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By Linda Timian Republican Writer

Read the latest from the Langdon City Commission on Page 3.

Card of Thanks can be found on Page 6.

Find legislative updates from Representative Damschen and Senator Myrdal on Page 12.

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Many kids have a Facebook page to manage their sports and school groups. People looking to prey on kids will do “mass adds” where they add as many Facebook friends as they can, trying to get information and find who they can talk to and message. Teach kids to only add people they know as their friends, and set their security

messaging. There is stalking on Instagram, and it is common to see pornography stars followed on Instagram and Facebook. Some people post to Instagram to project how they want to be seen, trying to attain the right look or the right appearance, and it contributes to a lot of insecurity in kids. While males may see it as something

settings so that their page can only be seen by friends. There are tutorials on YouTube that can show you how to set privacy settings. Predators will look for posts such as, “I am mad at my parents” or “I feel so alone” and target them. Predators will seek to engage children through Facebook dating, misrepresenting themselves so kids don’t know who they are talking to.

Instagram is the new Facebook. Posts consist of pictures and videos. If your account is not set to private, anyone can view it. The point of Instagram is to have followers, and people will try to engage others in their content through direct

to strive for, females may see how they never measure up. As a result, pages have appeared for eating disorders that actually perpetuate eating disorders or pages for depression that perpetuate depression. Some kids make a fake Instagram account for show and then make a separate account for just their friends where they post things they don’t want their parents to see. Parents need to know who their kids are following, who they are logging in as, and who they are online with.

Twitter is a little different. You can follow someone on Twitter, and they don’t have to follow you back; they don’t have

Tick season is here; be prepared Tick season is upon us, bringing the dreaded pests into our outdoor activities. Ticks can be active whenever it is above freezing with little to no snow cover and bring an increased risk of tickborne disease transmission from late spring to early fall. The key to preventing tickborne diseases is to avoid tick bites and find and remove ticks promptly. To avoid tick bites, the ND Department of Health recommends recognizing where ticks live, using a tick repellant, checking for ticks on yourself and your pets, and minimizing the landscape that harbors ticks.

Ticks thrive in areas with high grass, leaf litter, brush and woods so avoid these when you can. Walk in the center of trails to avoid contact with ticks. Use an Environmental Protection Agency registered insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone. The EPA has an online search tool at www. epa.gov/insect-repellents/findrepellent-right-you to help you find a tick repellant that best suits your needs. Talk to your veterinarian about the best tick prevention products for your pets

and tickborne diseases in your area.

After you come indoors check your clothing for ticks and remove any you find. You can tumble dry clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks.

If the clothes are damp, additional time may be needed. If the clothes require washing first, hot water is recommended. Conduct

a full body check on yourself and your kids when you return from outdoors, especially in and around the hair and ears, under the arms, inside the belly button, around the waist, between the legs and the back of the knees.

Shower within two hours of coming indoors to help wash off unattached ticks.

Carefully examine pets, coats, and backpacks, as ticks can be brought into the home on gear and pets then attach to a person later. Check your pets daily for ticks after they spend time outdoors, especially in and around the ears and eyelids, under the

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collar, under the front legs, between the back legs, between toes, and around the tail. Remove a tick right away if one is found on your pet.

To remove a tick that has attached to the skin, use a finetipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth parts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth parts with tweezers. If you are unable to remove the mouth easily with clean tweezers, leave it alone and let the skin heal. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. Never crush a tick with your fingers.

Dispose of a live tick by putting it in alcohol, placing it in a sealed bag/container, wrapping it tightly in tape, or flushing it down the toilet. Avoid folk remedies like petroleum jelly, nail polish remover or burning matches to make the tick detach from the skin. Your goal is to remove the tick as quickly as possible - not waiting for it to detach.

If you live near a wooded area, you can reduce tick habitat with good lawn maintenance and upkeep. Remove leaf litter, mow cont. on page 3

SAVE THE DATE

By Linda Timian Republican Writer

Monday, May 3, 2021

Internet safety and our kids

Dakota Family Services hosted “Community Chat: Internet Safety for Kids” on Friday, April 23, 2021, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The presentation was a brief overview of some of the darker aspects of the internet and what parents can do about it. Therapists Lucas Mitzel and Christy Wilkie were the speakers and introduced by Randi Streff, vice president and clinic director of DFS. Mitzel likened the internet to an iceberg, consisting of the surface web, deep web, and dark web. The surface web is for sites like Google, Facebook, and CNN. The deep web is where the databases, medical records, and confidential information live. The dark web is the scary place, where political protests, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and pornography are lurking. The deep web and dark web make up about 96% of the internet. Though kids usually do not go on the dark web, there are helpful apps, such as Bark, that you can install that will monitor what kids are typing and saying on the internet.

While there are lots of positive things about the internet, every social media app and website discussed has a dark side. Kids need instruction on how to stay safe on the internet, just as they would need instruction on how to stay safe at the mall or how to safely use a firearm for hunting.

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to add you as a friend. You can follow people, corporations, the President, or celebrities and see what they are “tweeting.”

With every tweet, there can be thousands of comments or subtweets in response. Twitter is more anonymous, and bullying is very common. There are people who purposely bully and provoke, known as trolls, everywhere on social media.

OnlyFans is a subscriptionbased service for photos, videos, and livestream, and is famous for pornography. It gets advertised on all the various social media platforms.

Omegle is a site that connects you randomly with strangers for texting and video chatting. It is advertised as a way to meet people, but its front page states that predators have been known to use the site. It is not moderated at all. The first thing asked is your age, sex, and location. It is typically guys looking for girls and almost immediately turns sexual.

Hoop is similar, like Tinder for kids. Branded as a way to meet new friends in your area, it will connect you with a match, and a lot of your personal information gets transmitted to them.

If your kids don’t know how to block them, a predator can continue to see and harass them.

Periscope by Twitter is being discontinued, but there are many similar platforms taking its place, such as meetme. It is a way to livestream yourself over cont. on page 2

CBP Officers Seize Over $4.5 Million of Marijuana at Pembina Port of Entry U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Pembina Port of Entry targeted a commercial shipment that had arrived in Pembina on April 23, 2021. CBP officers inspected the shipment manifested as

munities safe. The teamwork involved in a seizure this large was outstanding.”

Homeland Security Investigations and Pembina County Sheriff’s Department were contacted and responded to assist.

CBP has the primary mission

straw to discover 2,796 pounds of marijuana within the shipment.

“Customs and Border Protection has a multi-layer enforcement posture with the thoroughness performed by the Primary officer being phenomenal which led to the referral of the truck. Utilizing our available technology led to further examination of the shipment,” said Pembina Area Port Director Jason Schmelz. “This interdiction keeps narcotics from entering the United States and reinforces the important border security mission CBP officers have in keeping our country and com-

of preventing terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States. CBP also works to prevent narcotics from entering the United States. For more information about the work of CBP, please visit www. cbp.gov.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation’s borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

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Civic Meetings Cavalier County Commission Tuesday, May 4, 8:30 a.m.

Cavalier County JDA Wednesday, May 5, 7:30 a.m.

Langdon City Commission Monday, May 10, 6:00 p.m.

Munich School District Tuesday, May 11, 7:00 a.m.

Langdon Airport Authority Wednesday, May 12, 5:00 p.m.

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Internet safety ________________________________________________continued from Page 1 your phone, and anyone can online memberships on a “link you could be sending things join, watch, comment, and buy tree.” A TikTok post can be delet- through Snapchat that peostuff for you. There is a lot of ed, but once it is sent to some- ple are capturing without you sexual content and advertising one, it exists on the internet. As knowing it. A part of Snapchat, is targeted at young women. a parent you can see the videos Snapmaps, has the exact locaThere is an age restriction, but your kids have liked by going tion you were at the last time no proof is required. Kids can to their profile. What you “Like” you opened the app. Parents easily lie about their age and determines the type of content should have their kids turn off will only get banned off the app that feeds onto your page, true the Snapmap feature in Snapif reported. Anyone using these for most all apps. Some kids will chat, and always teach kids not apps needs to do a very careful keep videos that they make in to have locations or other idenage verification check as they their drafts and send them out tifiers in their user names. may be talking to a kid posing from there, not posting them.

The platforms and apps disas an adult.

TikTok can be damaging be- cussed were the ones Mitzel Reddit is a great website cause kids want to be like what and Wilkie have encountered for finding people with like- they see, again leading to eat- most commonly in their counminded interests and forming ing disorders or mental health seling with kids in trouble. They a group or online community, issues. Some TikTok person- stressed that it is important to called a Sub-Reddit. If you do a alities become famous among communicate openly with your Google search on a topic, one kids with millions of followers, kids about what they are doing of the first things to come up even though the content is not on the internet. They may get is often a Sub-Reddit. However, appropriate for kids. annoyed with you, but they will there is a dark side to Reddit.

Snapchat is popular messag- know you care about them and Porn is abundant and easy to ing app to send messages, vid- will be less likely to engage in find, usually labeled NSFW (not eos, or pictures to your friends. risky behavior. Don’t always rely safe for work). There is a chat/ The idea is that you pick how on your kids’ perception of a somessage feature and no mod- long the post lasts on the in- cial platform or app. Investigate eration of content. ternet, and as soon as it’s done it for yourself. Look it up and TikTok started as a lip-sync- it deletes and can’t be viewed check it out. ing app and has become very again. Nothing ever deletes Dakota Family Services can popular, consisting of user gen- from the internet. Period. Snap- be found at https://dakotafamierated videos of all types of chat has servers that hold onto lyservices.org/. Located in Micontent. There are TikTok chal- every single thing that’s been not, Fargo, and Bismarck, DFS lenges – some are funny, but posted. If someone takes a provides outpatient therapy, some are dangerous. Porn is screenshot of a Snap you sent, psychological testing, and mednot allowed on TikTok, but it is you will be sent a notice that ication management for chilthere. You can direct message, they have done so, but there are dren, adolescents, and adults. livestream, and link your other ways around this. Be aware that

ND sees record high population in newly released 2020 Census data, 4th highest growth rate by percentage Gov. Doug Burgum welcomed figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau showing that North Dakota’s population hit a record high of 779,094 residents on April 1, 2020, and the state had the fourthhighest growth rate in the nation by percentage, growing by 15.8% from 2010 to 2020.

“The record high 2020 Census count is great news for North Dakota and reaffirms what those of us who live here already know: that our state is a land of abundant opportunity and one of the best places in the nation to live, work and raise and family,” Burgum said. “As we continue to build healthy, vibrant communities, diversify our economy and invest in infrastructure, innovation and education, North Dakota is poised to continue this pattern of recent growth.”

Population counts were released for all 50 states today as part of

the Apportionment Population Count used to determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives. The number of House seats allocated for North Dakota will remain at one.

Burgum noted that during the timeframe Census 2020 data was being collected, the state’s Complete Count Task Force emphasized the financial impact of counting every resident. As a result of a successful Census 2020 count, the state is projected to receive over $2 billion more in federal funding during this coming decade, using an estimate of $19,100 per person, per year.

“This release today has some historic significances,” said Kevin Iverson, manager of the North Dakota State Data Center at the North Dakota Department of Commerce.

“From the Census 2010 count of 672,591 to the just released Census 2020 count of 779,094, North Dakota

grew by 106,503 residents. This is the largest growth the state has seen in any decade since between 1900 and 1910 when the state grew by 257,910 residents.”

North Dakota’s percentage growth of 15.8% was the fourthlargest behind Texas at 15.9%, Idaho at 17.3% and Utah at 18.4%. Among bordering states, Minnesota grew by 7.6%, Montana by 9.6% and South Dakota by 8.9%.

North Dakota also turned over the first digit in its population – rolling over from a “6” to a “7” – for the first time in 100 years. Between Census 1910 and 1920, the state grew from 577,056 to 646,872.

Population counts at the county and city levels, as well as demographic characteristics such as age, sex and race detail, are not expected to be released until August 2021.

The City of Langdon’s Beautification Board will be hosting an Arbor Day Celebration with our local 3rd graders.

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Friday, May 7 • Program begins at 1 p.m.

The public is invited

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The 3rd graders will be performing the play “The Lorax” and reciting poems for our enjoyment.

Each year the Beautification Board dedicates and plants a tree in the City Arboretum for someone in our community for “exemplary community service”.

This year we are planting two Canadian Red Cherry trees.

One for Bobby Mostad and one for Steph Welsh.

1 – Cav. Co. Cancer Crusaders spring rummage sale, American Legion, 9 a.m.-6p.m.

3 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 4 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m.

5 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 5 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Shopping 8:45-10:45 a.m.

5 – Free Alzheimer’s Webinar/Virtual Presentation. Call to register: 800-272-3900, 5 p.m.

6 – Post 98 Legion Meeting, American Legion Hall 6 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - No out of town trips - (Driver training) 6 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3-pre-k., 1 p.m.

7 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m.

7 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - No out of town trips - (Driver training) 10– Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 11 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m.

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

12 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 12 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 12 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m.

13 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - No out of town trips 13 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3-pre-k., 1 p.m.)

14 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m.

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

19 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 20 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3-pre-k., 1 p.m.)

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

26 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 26 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 26 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m.

27 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3-pre-k., 1 p.m.)

28 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks

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Wood tick season ______________________________________________continued from Page 1 the lawn frequently, clear out tall tached for fewer than 36 hours, organism entered the body. The grasses and brush around your so check for ticks daily and re- ulcer is accompanied by swelling home and the edge of your lawn. move them as soon as possible. of regional lymph glands, usually Make a landscape barrier (such Contact your health care pro- in the armpit or groin. Ehrlichioas a three-foot wide border of vider if you get a fever and/or sis can cause a rash in about 30% wood chips or gravel) between chills, aches and pains (including of patients and up to 60% in chilyour lawn and the woods. Keep headache, fatigue, muscle aches, dren. The appearance of the rash playground equipment, decks, or joint swelling/pain), or a rash varies and may appear after the and patios away from yard edges within 30 days after a tick bite. onset of fever. and trees.

Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Most tickborne diseases can The most common ticks that Spotted Fever, Tularemia and Eh- be treated with antibiotics, and people come across in North Da- rlichiosis can result in distinctive early detection is important to kota are the American dog tick rashes. prevent potentially severe comand the blacklegged tick comIn Lyme Disease the rash may plications. Treatment should be monly known as the deer tick. appear within 3-30 days, typi- based on symptoms, history of Sometimes ticks carry germs like cally before the onset of fever. exposure to ticks, and laboratory bacteria or viruses that can be The Lyme Disease rash is the test results. transmitted to a person while first sign of infection and is usuThe ND Department of Health the tick is attached and feeding, ally a circular rash. This rash oc- is conducting tick surveillance causing Anaplasmosis, Babesio- curs in approximately 70-80% of again this year with the help of sis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme Disease, infected persons and begins at voluntary participants across Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, the site of the tick bite. The rash the state. Ticks are submitted for or Tularemia. According to the seen with Rocky Mountain Spot- identification and testing from ND Department of Health - Divi- ted Fever varies from person to April until November. This sursion of Disease Control, ND aver- person in appearance, location, veillance is important to help the ages over 30 documented cases and time of onset. About 10% NDDoH understand the types of Lyme Disease every year, and of people with Rocky Mountain of ticks and tickborne diseases all six diseases mentioned have spotted fever never develop a present in North Dakota. Resiappeared in the state. They also rash. Most often, the rash begins dents can participate in tick surconfirmed Cavalier County has 2-5 days after onset of fever as veillance by submitting pictures had a documented case of Ana- small, flat, pink, non-itchy spots of ticks at www.health.nd.gov/ plasmosis and one of Ehrlichiosis on the wrists, forearms, and an- Tickborne. in the past 5 years. kles and spreads to the trunk.

The CDC also has a website Depending on the type of The red to purple spotted rash about ticks at www.cdc.gov/ tick and germ, a tick needs to is usually not seen until the sixth ticks/ and a webpage that has be attached to you for differ- day or later after onset of symp- pictures to help you identify ent amounts of time (minutes toms and occurs in 35-60% of ticks at www.cdc.gov/ticks/tickto days) to infect you with that patients. In the most common bornediseases/tickID.html. germ. Your risk for Lyme Disease form of Tularemia, a skin ulcer is very low if a tick has been at- appears at the site where the

CBP agriculture specialists prevent destructive foreign pests from entering the United States U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists (CBPAS) issued 214 emergency action notifications during the first quarter of 2021. Emergency Action Notifications (EAN) alert trade entities of non-compliance with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulations. The EAN provides options for phytosanitary actions that must be taken to prevent the entry of plant pests, prohibited plant products, or animal products capable of introducing foreign animal diseases.

During an inspection of a rail container in International Falls, Minnesota, CBPAS intercepted a Longhorn beetle in a shipment of flower steel hardware washers from China. According to APHIS, the Longhorn beetle is a destructive pest of wood, causing millions of dollars of damage annually to the timber industry. The container was returned to China.

CBPAS in Portal, North Dakota found Mikania Micrantha Kunth, commonly known as “mile-a-minute vine”, within a shipment of hardware fittings from Malaysia.

According to APHIS, the vine covers plants, shrubs, and trees may cause hepatoxicity and liver damage in dairy cattle. The container and contents were returned to Malaysia.

CBPAS in Pembina, North Dakota discovered a shipment of organic Fonio seed from Mali. Fonio

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is a small cereal grain belonging to the millet family. The shipment had

Longhorn Beetle weed contamination. Fortunately, the contaminants were found to pose no threat. The shipment was released.

“These agriculture seizures show the significant priority Customs and Border Protection places on our agriculture inspection program at our ports of entry,” said Pembina Area Port Director Jason Schmelz. “Preventing harm to domestic crops and vegetation is an important role our Agriculture Specialists provide this

country.”

CBP Agriculture Specialists are the front line in the fight against the introduction of harmful insects and diseases into the U.S. They safeguard American agriculture by stopping plant pests and exotic foreign animal diseases that could harm vital agriculture resources at our nation’s borders.

During a typical day last year, CBP agriculture specialists across the nation seized 3,091 prohibited plant, meat, animal byproducts, and soil, and intercepted 250 insect pests at U.S. ports of entry. See what else CBP achieved on a typical day during 2020.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation’s borders at and between official ports of entry.

CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

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The Cavalier County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) leadership team has terminated Mark Hill, licensed nurse practitioner, upon learning that he pleaded guilty to criminal charges in Montana related to his handling of financial reimbursement involving Medicare patients from October 2017-April 2019. These actions were prior to his employment at CCMH. Hill had been seeing patients at the Walhalla Clinic location.

Jeff Stanley, CEO, stated, “Integrity in patient care is very important to us. We are taking immediate steps

to accommodate patients by offering appointments at our Langdon Clinic location. Our values are integral in the recruitment of providers at all of our clinics, and it will not be different for our Walhalla Clinic.”

No CCMH patients were impacted by Hill’s actions nor was any billing. Compliance Officer Darla Roder is working with staff and patients to ensure the values at CCMH are met.

For questions, please contact Darla Roder, compliance officer, at 701256-6249.

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the city car ordinance should be enforced more or less? The committee agreed non-running cars around town make the city look unkept. One mentioned that the ordinance should be more enforced because nothing has changed, and individuals talked to in the past have not cleaned up. Another round of letters is prepared to be sent out, and legal action will occur.

The gun range John Metzger had asked about at the last meeting has been approved to move forward but will still need to wait until insurance is squared away.

Waivers would need to be signed and used if the range is under direct supervision of a trained person licensed for firearms.

Ryan Howatt is leasing a building (hanger) on city property and wanted the city to sign off on an agreement that if Ryan, as the owner, doesn’t make payments, that the city won’t seize the property as it will be on a lease.

The board motioned and passed.

Concerned citizen Dick Eklof requested to add a couple signs in the northeast cul-de-sac to watch for children. Our city has quite a few children, and the board agreed it wouldn’t be a bad idea and approved the request.

Building permits were approved, but there was mention of any changing of an ordinance would be done on a case-bycase bases. An example- some properties on the outskirts of town would be ok to put bins or livestock after board approval, but having those things inside town would not be appropriate.

A reminder that there’s a Chamber of Commerce meeting May 3 at Noon at the Eagles regarding the housing incentive.

The next City Commission meeting is May 10 at 6:00 p.m.

City Commission conducts business The Langdon City Commission met April 26, 2021, for their scheduled meeting. Barb Crockett was present with concerns of the commercial utility billing and expressed that if this is enforced, her renters may not stay. Commissioner Nowatzki expressed that the board was in agreeance and a letter would be sent out explaining how the billing was going to work out. A meeting to discuss changes in the ordinance was to be set up to visit about an amendment.

In department reports, the street department did their first round of street sweeping and added gravel to the Langdon Activity Center parking lot on the west side. They’ve started filling potholes around town as well.

The fire department is working on getting grants to replace their radios. Sanitation is changing to their summer schedule starting Saturday, May 1. The Sheriff's department is fully staffed with a new dispatcher and correctional officers training. The jail inspection last week went well, and the jail is at full capacity. Langdon Activity Center has been getting donations and are applying for grants for new flooring and painting.

The auditor’s report contained a letter from the state tax commissioner. According to the state, we, as a city, owe $3,899.12 that would be taken out of next month's revenue. For the water department, the rest of the grant money from the initial water project will cover the cost of demolition of the old water building. Moore engineering requested approval for moving forward on the bidding process and that was approved.

Questions arose concerning if

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Due to increasing availability of vaccine inventory on hand, Cavalier County Health District is able to offer 1st and 2nd COVID vaccine doses on additional days!

Starting in May, clinics will be held on: Mondays: 3:30-4:15 p.m.

Wednesdays: 8:15-9:30 a.m Fridays: 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

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Appointments are preferred but walk ins will be accepted. Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccine available. Schedule an appointment at www.cavaliercountyhealth.com or call 256-3911.

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Upside Down Under

By Marvin Baker

The explosion of Beulah…

Throughout the history of North Dakota, the community of Beulah is one of a number of short-term oddities. In the early 1980s, the population exploded, and the Mercer County community grew by 500 percent. So imagine that, a sleepy little community of 1,300 in 1980 finds itself with 7,800 people by the end of 1983. Now that’s larger than Devils Lake and Valley City and almost as big as Wahpeton.

How did it happen? The building of power plants is what fueled such rapid growth. The Antelope Valley Station was built seven miles north of Beulah, and the Coyote Station was built a couple of miles south of town. Both of those major construction projects brought thousands of workers to Beulah, Hazen, Zap, Stanton, Center and even Mandan.

Most of them, of course, were living in apartments or makeshift barracks in and around Beulah. That changed the whole dynamic of that little town for many years. There were also mobile home parks that were popping up like mushrooms all across town.

The same was happening in Hazen, but at least in Hazen, it seemed more structured.

The first problem was in the crime rate. Before the construction boom, Beulah was like any other little town: an occasional DUI, a car accident, somebody shoplifts from the local convenience store. When the boom was in full swing- there were shootings, sexual assaults, major drug busts, bank robberies and somebody was stealing grain from farms, if you can believe that. By the end of 1983, the crime rate in Beulah was equivalent to that of the state’s largest city, Fargo.

Also, during that three-year period, a lot of transients found themselves in Beulah and Hazen because that’s where it was at. Whether it was drug or human trafficking, they were showing up in Mercer County, and it kept law enforcement busy and continually expanding. Law enforcement had its hands full and that included the Beulah Police Department, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department and, to a lesser extent,

the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

The other downside of this population explosion was inflation. The inflation of normal consumer items got so bad, some people had to move away so they could afford to live. It was those people who were working shifts in convenience or liquor stores, those who were in retail downtown, janitors, CNAs at the hospital and nursing homes; their wages never went up, and inflation was out of control. It was set to counteract the good wages the construction workers got, but in the end, it only hurt those who had always been in Beulah.

It was heart wrenching to see that kind of greed in North Dakota, especially in a “little” town in the middle of the state. It was as if the entire community was being destroyed in front of our eyes in slow motion. It even pushed the local school up to the Class A ranks, and every time a Beulah team would play, they got clobbered because they really didn’t belong in a higher class. The population increase in the school was temporary- everybody knew it- yet the North Dakota High School Activities Association insisted the Beulah Miners play in the Class A ranks. It really wasn’t fair to the kids in those sports.

But then, nothing was fair in Beulah in those three years. Nor was it fair in the surrounding communities, and Zap was a good example. Some 14 miles west of Beulah, there were plenty of workers who converged on Zap because they wanted to make a lot of money building the plants but live as cheaply as they could. So they found any place they could in Zap, and although the bars and restaurants were making money from the increased traffic, law enforcement was kept busy in Zap, too. It wasn’t quite like 1969 when Zip to Zap happened, but it wasn’t pretty for a small town of less than 500 people.

You have to give credit, though, to Beulah’s leadership at the time. They knew population and inflation were out of control, but they did everything in their power to build Beulah as best they could. Examples of that include a new residential area, a city park expansion, and golf course renovation. Main Street couldn’t expand so new businesses often built on the north side of town, close to N.D. Highway 200 at the intersection of N.D. Highway 49. That’s where most of the traffic was located.

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A cellphone recording, First Amendment rights and a guilty verdict When 17-year old Darnella Frazier used her cell phone on May 25, 2020, to record the murder of George Floyd, a horrifying episode which, viewers across the globe know, lasted nine minutes and 29 seconds, she probably did not stop to think that she was exercising her First Amendment right of freedom of expression and, perhaps, an element of freedom of the press. As the guilty verdict in the murder trial of Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin revealed, she was “filming” not only an American tragedy in real time, but the most impactful civil rights footage since the Civil Rights Movement.

History and the worlds of journalism and criminal justice are indebted to Frazier for summoning the presence of mind to record the excruciating murder of Mr. Floyd.

Because of her courage, millions of Americans everywhere have borne witness to the most direct and compelling evidence of the commission of a crime that they likely will ever see. Her recording may be a catalyst for justice in much the same way cameras captured the civil rights sitins at the Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, N.C., in 1960, and the gruesome reality of Sheriff Bull Connor’s attacks on peaceful protestors in Birmingham, Ala., in the early 1960s.

“Facts matter,” President John Adams was fond of reminding listeners. Indeed, facts matter to our democracy, which requires truth and evidence to create sound poli-

To The Editor: Last week there was a Letter to the Editor that was very much in opposition to the sponsoring committee “Protect North Dakota’s Constitution”. I feel compelled to point out a few things.

Protect North Dakota’s Constitution is a grass roots organization that is made up of farmers, ranchers, retired military, public servants, small business owners, oil and gas workers, and bankers, from all over the state.

Changing our Constitution is a big deal. It shouldn’t be easy. It should be well debated and have a significant majority approval. And that is what this initiated measure will be about.

Do you know only 18 States allow constitutional changes to be done in this manner? And North Dakota has the very least restrictive requirements. I personally feel this has made us a target for outside interests. For example, just look at North Dakota Voters First. This was the sponsoring committee of Measure 3 last year that ended up being removed from the ballot. It was promoted as a measure to increase the voting days for our overseas military,

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cies, programs and laws. Facts matter, as well, to jurors and all those who participate in the criminal justice system. They should matter to those interested in truth and accuracy in our daily conversations and representations.

Photos, like news stories, can inform the citizenry, facilitate engagement and participation in public affairs and usher in social change.

Photos and news reports influenced public opinion about the practice and impact of racial discrimination in our nation. News footage of police violence perpetrated against peaceful Black protestors and marchers in the south in the 1960s, changed the nation’s perception of the Civil Rights Movement and generated critical support for the passage of such landmark legislation as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Ms. Frazier’s video of Officer Chauvin driving his knee into the neck of Mr. Floyd may prove as useful to meaningful reform of law enforcement techniques and practices as the footage of race discrimination was to the congressionally enacted reforms to civil rights law in the 1960s. Let us hope so.

The framers of our Bill of Rights had in mind the importance of “facts” and their illumination of issues for purposes of public understanding and discussion when they drafted the First Amendment’s free speech and free press clauses. The founders characterized the press clause, in the words of Thomas Jefferson, as “the people’s right to know.” Without knowledge of governmental activities that can be best supplied by a free, independent and constitutionally protected press, the right of the people to formulate opinions, provide critiques and criticisms, and even participate in public affairs would be greatly diminished. The press fulfills an essential role in our democracy, for “it serves the governed,” Justice Hugo Black wrote in the Pentagon Papers

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but in reality would have changed our voting system to a ranked voting system. And Congressional districts would not be decided by elected officials, but by an unelected committee. The Chair of North Voter’s First wrote the letter last week that I am responding to.

ALL of the funding for ND Voters First was from outside organizations such as Action Now Initiative, Texas, Urgent Action Fund, California, Campaign Legal Center & RepresentUs, Massachusetts and Unite America, Colorado, except for $250.00 from a North Dakotan.

ALL of the funding to date to Protect North Dakota’s Constitution has been made by; you guessed it, North Dakotan’s.

Don’t be fooled by catch phrases that are meant to draw an emotional response and prevent you from digging deeper.

This is my State. This is your State. I am very proud to be a North Dakotan and it is important that we do indeed, protect our State’s Constitution.

Lisa Buchweitz Langdon To the Editor: Concerned Women for America of North Dakota is Appalled Gov. Burgum Discriminates Against Girls The final step needed to pass a pro-woman piece of legislation prohibiting male-born athletes from entering women’s sports as transwomen was blocked by Gov. Doug Burgum yesterday. The Governor used his veto pen to jeopardize equality for girls on high school sports teams. He was wrong to disregard the hard-fought opportunities for high school female athletes, which came through the feminist movement in the implementation of Title IX. Biological girls who train and work hard to excel in their chosen sport with the goal of a college scholarship should not be ignored by the assumption this discrimination will never happen in North Dakota.

Concerned Women for America of North Dakota State Director Linda Thorson has this to say concerning the veto: “Gov. Burgum showed his hand and his priorities by cowering to the bullies instead of standing with female high school athletes. By vetoing HB 1298, Gov. Burgum disregarded science and common sense and over 50 years of hard-fought battles by women to have their own athletic opportunities.

“We call on the state legislature to act today to override the Governor’s veto. North Dakota does not need to wait to act until a female

case, “not the governors.”

Citizens enjoy, by virtue of freedom of speech the right to speak and listen, which entails the right to record or film governmental agents in the exercise of their roles and duties. It has become commonplace for private citizens, like professional journalists, to record and film officials’ speeches and announcements, on the steps of government buildings, in parks and on the public streets. That free speech interest also encompasses a free press component as cellphones and the wonders of technology have broadened the sphere of photojournalism and made every citizen a photographer, able to share breaking news with the masses, indeed, the entire planet, as Ms. Frazier’s recording demonstrates.

The Supreme Court has not drawn a clear, bright line distinguishing an “organized press,” which at the time of the founding enjoyed a special, protected status under the Free Press Clause, from others who take photos of events, write blogs and pamphlets, or otherwise seek to communicate through the spoken or written word, such as scholars and writers for underground newspapers. Perhaps it’s unnecessary. Regardless, on May 25, 2020, Darnella Frazier exhibited the instincts of the best reporters. She stood her ground and, with her cellphone, recorded history that may change a nation.

Adler is president of The Alturas Institute, created to advance American Democracy through promotion of the Constitution, civic education, equal protection and gender equality.

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high school athlete is denied the opportunity for success because a male who claims transgender status as a female receives her spot on a team or is awarded her college scholarship. We ask the legislature to be a voice for female athletes and vote to override the veto on HB 1298. It is a matter of basic civil rights. It’s a matter of standing up and protecting our daughters and granddaughters.”

Submitted by Linda Thorson, Edinburg To the Editor: Redistricting is only once in a decade; League of Women Voters encourages all voters to ensure the process is fair, open, and accessible.

The state of North Dakota has a once-in-a-decade opportunity to ensure that when our legislative district lines are re-drawn, the process happens in a fair, open and accessible manner.

The League of Women Voters of North Dakota encourages North Dakotans to get ready to pay attention and take a part in the legislative redistricting process that happens later this year, 2021. With the session of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly finishing up and the release of preliminary Census decennial counts this week, the time is now to get ready. There will be a short timeframe in which to take the data obtained in the Census and prepare the districts for the 2022 elections.

There are actions the Legislative Redistricting Committee can take to ensure a transparent process, including holding meetings or public hearings throughout the state and calling for reasonable public comment periods for proposed maps.

The members of the legislature could have increased transparency by releasing all draft maps and reports on a publicly accessible website, but instead, they voted to exempt drafts of redistricting plans from open records requirements. So as citizens, we need to ensure that we are watching and taking part in all possible parts of the process.

New district lines can be drawn to intentionally decrease voters' power based solely on their political party.

We join with other LWV members working for processes that eliminate partisan and biased protection of incumbent legislators.

Please join us by working to ensure the public's voice is heard, and that the redistricting process is fair and transparent.

Jan Lynch, President, League of Women Voters of North Dakota Mary C. Tintes, Vice President, League of Women Voters of North Dakota

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Monday, May 3, 2021 – Page 5

New Miss North Dakota USA and Miss North Dakota Teen USA crowned The MISS NORTH DAKOTA USA and MISS NORTH DAKOTA TEEN USA Pageants took place Sunday night at the Watertown Events Center Heritage Theater in Watertown, South Dakota. A capacity crowd filled the theater on Sunday evening for the pageant finals, where the panel of judges selected Caitlyn Vogel of Minot as MISS NORTH DAKOTA USA 2021, and Aspen Hennessy of Des Lacs, as MISS NORTH DAKOTA TEEN USA 2021. Both titleholders will now advance and compete next year at the MISS USA and MISS TEEN USA national pageants.

The competition, which is held annually, consists of three proportional segments: evening gown, swimwear/activewear, and interview. Eligible young women must be between the ages of 14 and 27

and be unmarried residents of North Dakota to compete in the pageant.

Caitlyn and Aspen will each receive thousands of dollars in prizes and awards. Most importantly, they will have the opportunity to compete for the national titles of MISS USA and MISS TEEN USA this coming year. Caitlyn will compete for the title of MISS USA on the live national telecast of MISS USA, and Aspen will compete for the title of MISS TEEN USA at the national pageant next year. In addition, the new MISS USA will go on to represent the United States in the MISS UNIVERSE competition, which is televised in over 130 countries worldwide.

The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) uses its global grassroots reach to empower women to be self-

confident and strive to be their personal best. MUO believes that every woman should be “Confidently Beautiful.” The MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA®, and MISS TEEN USA® beauty pageants provide an international platform through dedicated partnerships with charities, sponsors, and brands around the world. During their reign, winners are given the tools to personally and professionally enrich others by providing humanitarian efforts to affect positive change, all while developing their personal career goals.

For more information on the MISS USA and MISS TEEN USA state pageants, please visit www. missnorthdakotausa.com, email info@futureproductions.net, or call the Future Productions state pageant offices at (651) 222-9650.

Earth Day clean-up

The day care kids at Jolene Thompson’s cleaned up the neighborhood on Earth Day, April 22.

Spring recital to be held May 2 On Sunday, May 2, the students of Sydney Crockett will be performing in their spring recital. This recital will take place at the United Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m. The students will perform solos and a few will also be playing piano du-

ets. This recital will feature Merek Mostad, Jase Pengilly, Carl Henry, Jake Olson, Eliot Olson, Levi Olson, Mikaela Olson, Avery Lorenz, Olivia Lorenz, Finn Lorenz, and Nora Lorenz.

The 68th Annual NDHSAA sponsored State Class B Speech Tournament was held at Mandan High School on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Sue Anderson and Annette Bender served as managers.

Enderlin/Maple Valley took first place with 56.5 points; Shiloh Christian was awarded second with 43 points; Richardton-Taylor was third

with 42 points; Bowman Co. was fourth with 37.5 points; Harvey/ Wells County was fifth with 32.5 points; and Dickinson Trinity/New England was sixth with 24 points.

The only one placing from Langdon Area High School was Hailey Thorlakson. She took 6th place in the speech to persuade category.

Class B Speech State Meet Results

A Saint’s Shout Out

By Carrie Hope Principal St. Alphonsus Catholic School

Reflecting on Our 100th School Year Our 100th school year at St. Alphonsus School has been flying by in a blur. I’m not exactly sure how you plan to open school during a pandemic, but with careful planning, determination, and flexibility, I think we have been very successful and blessed this school year. We started the school year with a plan and have been extremely fortunate to have in-person learning for the entire school year. We have been able to celebrate our school and all our great achievements throughout the year. Our students have been learning and growing in their faith, and that is such a blessing to be able to witness.

Speaking of growing, we are growing in numbers! We have been able to double the size of our preschool/pre-k in the past two years.

We started with 16 students in the program and have grown to 41 3- and 4-year-olds in our program this year. In the fall we will have 60 students in the program. We’re prepared to serve more students and can’t wait to have more children learn at St. Alphonsus School.

We are grateful to see the increase in our kindergarten classes for the past three years with 8-10 students coming in each year. We plan to continue working on this path of growth and will continue to work

hard to provide a great education for all students that attend St Alphonsus School. We are so thankful and blessed with wonderful teachers and staff that work together as a team to make all these achievements possible. They have worked tirelessly and without complaint to make this year successful for each student.

I would like to share our staff for the 2020-2021 school year and acknowledge all their hard work Karla Gellner – Preschool Lindsey Meindinger – Preschool Krista Cahill – Kindergarten Jenny Chaput – 1st grade Cami Ullyott – 2nd grade Samantha Howatt – 3rd and 4th grade Sheri Hetler – 5th grade Carol Girodat – 6th grade Sue Bata – 7th and 8th grade Becky Tollefson – Technology and Music Barb Boesl – Guidance Koree Hoffman – Gym Linda Economy – Librarian Jackie Kram – Office Manager Lisa Bakke – School Cook Ronda Hoffarth – Maintenance Sherry Pengilly – Business manager Holly Lyons – Business Manager To celebrate 100 years of education is such an amazing blessing.

The support through the years from the church, foundation, school board, and community means so much to all of us. Through all this support we will be able to continue providing a great faith-based education for generations yet to come.

International Music Camp Scholarship NLAC is offering scholarships for IMC @ HOME PROGRAMS, MASTER CLASSES & LESSONS

Application deadline – MAY 17, 2021

Scholarships will be awarded for 50% of Program, Lesson or Master Class cost up to $150 per student.

Total of $600 Scholarship Award funds available.

Munich students: any session (musical, visual or performance arts) Langdon students: visual art, drama, dance or creative writing Students must have completed grades 5-12 by summer of 2021 Applications are available at our website nlac.us and Munich & Langdon schools

The Langdon Area Middle School held a spring concert on April 28 at the Langdon Area High School gym.

Photos by Larry Stokke.

Chamber News

By Peggy Davis Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce Board President

Greetings! As Chamber president, I would like to encourage our members to attend our bi-monthly general membership meetings. We are offering you the option of attending either in person or by Zoom.

Barb Melhoff will send out an email reminder . You can get the Zoom link from either Barb or myself by calling, emailing, or checking Facebook. This Monday, May 3, 2021, at 12:00 is our next general membership meeting. Please join us in person at the Eagles or via Zoom. We want and need your input as LACC

members as we go forward into summer with activities and events.

At our meeting on Monday, we will be covering information concerning Music Fest, the street fair, wall mural contest, summer concert series (partnered with NLAC), and more.

We will have Steph Welsh from Cavalier County Public Health as our speaker with updates on COVID. We have also invited representatives from Langdon City Commission to attend the meeting to hear any comments about the proposed changes in Langdon’s Housing Initiative Program. Any Chamber business affected by those proposed changes is encouraged to attend and give feedback on the proposed changes.

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Obituaries

Thomas J. Parker

A celebration of life was held for family and friends on Monday, April 26, 2021, for Thomas J. Parker, 77, of West Fargo, who passed away in his West Fargo home on Sunday,

April 18, 2021.

Thomas “Tom or TP” John Parker was born in the Langdon Hospital on November 19, 1943, to Charles and Ruby (Olson) Parker. He was raised on a farm near Nekoma where he graduated from high school in 1961. Tom attended Jamestown College and graduated in 1965 with a business degree. He then went on to earn his teaching certificate from North Dakota State in 1967. He began his teaching career in Center then moved to Red Lodge, Mont.

where he met his wife of nearly 50 years, Jayne (Moore). They married on Dec 30, 1971, in Sheridan, Mont.

In 1973, he and Jayne moved to Adams where he served as principal for the school and started their family having three daughters: Teri, Jill, and Jodi. He and his family moved from Adams to Nekoma and then to Langdon. In addition to teaching, he worked on the family farm, in sales at Christie Motors, and as manager of the Langdon Eagles Club. He finished his working career teaching at Four Winds in Fort Totten. He and Jayne moved to West Fargo in 2014 to be closer to their three daughters. Although they left several great friends behind in Langdon, he did a great job keeping in touch with regularly scheduled phone calls. In West Fargo, he was quick to meet wonderful new friends and shared how happy he was they made the decision to

move. He had the gift of gab, leaving a lasting impression on anyone he met.

Tom will be missed by his many friends and his loving family including: Jayne Parker of West Fargo; daughters: Teri (Bryan) Brekke, Jodi (Ross) McGregor both of West Fargo and Jill (Patrick) Field of Fargo; grandchildren: Payton, Parker, Tyler, Keyton, Danner, and Brynn; brother Wes (Lois) Parker of Castle Pines, Colo.; sister Marjorie (Keith) Mann of Nekoma; uncle Bill (Marilyn) Parker; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law Bernie and Dave.

West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.westfuneralhome.com.

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

Father Michael Hickin Mass Times

Catechism Saturday 5:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

314 15th Ave Phone 701-686-2000

Pastor Norm Economy Pastor Jordan Braunberger

Sunday Morning Worship – 11 a.m.

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

Sunday School 10:45 – 11:45

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

Worship Schedule Sundays 9:30 a.m.

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A funeral mass was held Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in, Moorhead, Minn. for Dorothy R. Johnson, 91, of Moorhead, Minn., who died on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Arbor Park in Moorhead under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Interment was at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Moorhead.

Dorothy Hoffarth was born May 16, 1929, in Mount Carmel to Dominic and Ana (Schuler) Hoffarth. She attended school in Maida. She married Alfred R. Johnson on February 10, 1953, in Mount Carmel, and they lived in Wahpeton, LaMoure, Dilworth, Minn., and finally Moorhead, Minn., where they raised their family. She worked at St. Ansgar Hospital in food service from 1979 to 1989. She and Alfred traveled throughout the U.S. in retirement.

She enjoyed crafting and sewing and was a faithful member of St. Jo-

seph Catholic Church in Moorhead.

Her husband, Alfred, died on January 6, 2015.

Dorothy is survived by her children: Donna Marie Grenz of Morgantown, WV, Faye Kathryn Johnson of Moorhead, Minn., Sandra Mary (Robert) Baxa of Hanover, Minn., Andrew Dominic (Emilie) Johnson of Hawley, Minn., and Roger Alan (Sally) Johnson of Waverly, IA; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister Mary Alice Girodat of Langdon; and son-in-law Gordon Smith of Rochert, Minn.

She was preceded in death by husband Alfred, daughter Ruth, and eight siblings.

Dorothy’s family is grateful to Hospice of the Red River Valley for three years of wonderful care and recommends memorials be given to them.

Wright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Video tribute, online guestbook, and livestream of the service at www. wrightfuneral.com.

Services for James Roland Lentz will be at the VertinMunson Funeral Home in Wahpeton at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 7, 2021. He passed away in his home in Breckenridge, Minn. with only a few friends near because of COVID-19. Burial will be in Hansboro at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021.

James Roland Lentz was born on August 15, 1944, in Cando. He spent his early years in Hansboro and attended school there through third grade. He then went to school in Rolla, Warren, Minn., and Osnabrock, where he graduated in 1963. He attended college in Wahpeton, earning a two-year degree.

While in high school he worked for area farmers, carpenters, and mechanics- kind of a “Jim-of-alltrades”. He chose long haul trucking as his career, driving many years for ITT Trucking and others.

As a young Boy Scout, he became interested in stamp and coin collecting. He was an avid active collector until his death on December 17, 2020.

He resided in Breckenridge, Minn. where his family visited him

a few weeks before he passed but were forced to visit him on a phone through a window due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Jim is survived by two sisters: Cindy (Dan) Taylor of Glasgow, Mont. and Patricia Knopf of Fairbanks, AK; five nephews: Shayne (Melissa) Taylor of Murphy, TX, Kevin Taylor (Latosha) of Glasgow, Mont., Ryan Taylor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Karl Knopf of Fairbanks, AK; “favorite” niece Holly (John) Hunziker of Glasgow, Mont.; great-nephews: Hayden Taylor of Clemson, SC and Lukas Knopf of Fairbanks, AK; and great-niece Haley Taylor of Murphy, TX - all were proud to associate with “Uncle Jim” and listen to his stories. He is also survived by a dear friend, Rita Anderson, of Glasgow and many cousins, aunts, and uncles across the USA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Lentzs’ and Kesslers’ and his parents, Walter and Rita Lentz, of Hazen.

Condolences can be sent to Holly Hunziker, 812 2nd Ave. South, Glasgow, MT 59230.

Vertin-Munson Funeral Home of Wahpeton is in charge of arrangements.

From the Pastor’s Desk

Devotions by community pastors This devotion is submitted by Pastor Sue Mackey of Langdon Presbyterian Church

READ: Acts 8:26-40 When asked what he considered to be the ugliest word in the English language, Carl Sandburg replied, “The ugliest word in the English language is ‘exclusive.’”

Human beings have a penchant to exclude – and exclusion, no matter where it exists, is destructive and ugly. Being excluded is a devastating experience, separating us from our best view of ourselves, from other people, and even from God. John Hockenberry, in a car accident when in college, was left paralyzed from the mid-chest down. After trying to hail a cab in New York City, he decided to learn to use the subway. He worked out a complicated arrangement to get himself down the stairs by descending on his seat, with his collapsible chair tied to a rope around his legs. He was dirtied by subway refuse and litter and puddles of liquid. What he found was that most people never really saw him any-

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more than they saw the trash on the ground. He was excluded from the world.

Exclusivism is everywhere, but what we see in the Bible, by way of Jesus Christ, is that God accepts us - all of us - imperfect, unfinished, just as we are. God turns no one away; God excludes no one.

What the lesson from Acts shows us is that we are to welcome, include, and unite people; we are to counter the evil forces of exclusivism.

In short, Philip encounters an Ethiopian eunuch, teaches him about Jesus, and baptizes him.

Even with three strikes against him – he was a eunuch, a foreigner, and had black skin - in that moment, the eunuch experienced God’s welcome and acceptance.

May we be agents of welcome, hospitality, and inclusion for God accepts, welcomes, and treasures all persons. There are no outcasts in the Kingdom of God.

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May 3 – Grand Forks – 1 seat available May 5 – Grand Forks – 1 seat available May 6 & 7 – No out-of-town trips, and limited in-town service due to driver training May 10 – Grand Forks – Full May 12 – Grand Forks – 1 seat available May 14 – Grand Forks May 17 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks May 19 – Grand Forks – 1 seat available May 21 – Grand Forks May 24 – Grand Forks – 1 seat available May 26 – Grand Forks May 28 – Grand Forks May 31 – CLOSED – Memorial Day

The St. Alphonsus School Foundation hosted their 37th annual meeting and banquet on Sunday, April 18. Pictured in top photo, l-r: Jeff Kram-Director, Randy Hill-Director, Father Michael Hickin - Keynote Speaker, Sue Bata-Secretary, Cameron Sillers-President, Joan Sillers-Bookkeeping, Holly Lyons-Bookkeeping, and Bernie Bachman-Vice President.

We will be providing rides to the “Safe at Home Alone” program at the courthouse on June 9. Please call early to ensure a seat for your child(ren).

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

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

All in-town trips have to be called in no later than the business day before the trip. This is due to the cleaning protocol we have established for the vehicles. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. In-town transit hours are from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. We are limited in what we can handle due to cleaning protocol and “social distancing” on the vehicles so please don’t be upset if we ask you to change your appointment. ALL passengers are required to wear a mask.

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

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

American Legion Post 98 500 Club Winners March 6 Josh Metzger, Nekoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 March 13 Samara Erickson, Langdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 March 20 Duane Otto, Langdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 March 27 Ray Borho, Langdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 Thank You, Duane Otto, for donating your winnings back to Post 98!

April 3 Duane Simons, Langdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 April 10 Marvin Schneider, Fargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 April 17 Levi Kudrna, East Grand Forks, Minn. .. . . . . . . $50 April 24 Ken Borho, Langdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all who support Post 98.

Tickets for July ’21- June ’22 (orange) are now being sold by post members. When entering our contest, you not only have a chance to win cash every week but will help Post 98 support various causes and events in our community. Thank You.

ND acts to support military and first responder families In a Capitol ceremony last week, Gov. Doug Burgum signed into law HB 1435, which ensures the families of first responders who die in the line of duty will have their health insurance covered.

“House Bill 1435 acknowledges the incredible sacrifices made by the family members of our courageous law enforcement officers, firefighters and other emergency responders every time their loved one walks out the door to go work,” he said after signing the bill.

Burgum said this is a way for the state to show its gratitude with actions and not just words to first responders.

The signing was attended by bill sponsors and first responders. Rep. Zachary Ista, D-Grand Forks, was the prime sponsor, and when he introduced the bill to the Senate Appropriations Committee, he said the measure was partly in response to the death last year of Grand Forks police officer Cody Holte.

“There are no laws we can pass to eliminate entirely the risk these heroes face on the job,” Ista said. “But what we can do is to make sure we take care of surviving spouses and children of our fallen heroes when tragedy does strike.”

The law allows for continued health coverage to the surviving spouse and dependent children of any firefighter, police officer, corrections officer or emergency medical personnel killed in the line of duty.

Ista said North Dakota follows 17

Prairie Doc® Perspectives: Delivering health care to the patient

By Vance Thompson, M.D. In the old days, country doctors often cared for folks by coming to the patient’s homes. These house calls brought great relief to people and families that needed medical attention.

Nowadays, we are becoming familiar with telemedicine, or health care services provided electronically via the Internet. In rural settings, telemedicine helps provide specialty care to patients without the travel required for in-person visits. Access to medical care via telemedicine can greatly reduce costs and wait times for those in need. And, during the pandemic we saw how telemedicine grew tremendously, regardless of location.

Some aspects of telemedicine are almost like being together in person. For instance, according to Nobel Peace Prize recipient Dr. Bernard Lown, in about 75 percent of patient

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Experience has shown that listening and diagnosis can occur via telemedicine, but can empathy occur to the point of the patient feeling deeply cared for? Caring is defined as feeling or showing concern for or kindness to others. I feel caring for one another is one of the most important aspects of our life here on Mother Earth.

There has been significant research about the telemedicine patient experience. In a 2020 landmark study called the Press Ganey Report on Telehealth more than 3.5 million surveys about telemedicine were sent out in the United States and the results were supportive of this new technology.

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Millennials and Boomers alike gave similar positive ratings to doctors and health care facilities that provided them the option of telehealth.

Like I tell my fellow physicians and health care providers, whether in private or academic practice, or in training, we are here to serve the public. I believe telehealth is here to stay because the public wants it. Offering both a quality telehealth network visit and the more traditional in-person visits gives patients the choice with regards to which is best for them. It also demonstrates that providers and health systems are listening to the patient.

Vance Thompson, M.D., an ophthalmologist surgeon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a contributing Prairie Doc® columnist. He will guest host On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show streaming on Facebook this Thursday at 7 p.m. central. For free and easy access to the entire Prairie Doc® library, visit www.prairiedoc.org and follow Prairie Doc® on Facebook.

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other states ranging from Alabama to California to adopt similar policies.

“We owe our fallen heroes this debt of gratitude and also tangible protections to what surely must be the darkest time imaginable for any family,” he said.

A fiscal note states the bill will cost the state an additional $210,000 per biennium, with premium costs spread through the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System.

Scott Miller, the executive director of the NDPERS program, provided neutral testimony to the committee. “We have information on five line-of-duty deaths since Jan. 1, 2010,” Miller said. The assistance will be retroactive to that date.

Miller said the cost to the state would depend on whether all five families choose to participate in the program.

Despite passing by a vote of 43-4 in the Senate, the bill faced some opposition on the floor.

“The idea is good, but the problem with these good ideas is that sometimes the backend of it isn’t such a good idea,” Sen. Oley Larsen, R-Minot, said.

Larsen said the state and the taxpayers would have to pay the full policy when the families could get a better deal out on the marketplace.

HB 1435 is not the only bipartisan bill seeking to expand family benefits. HB 1278, signed by the governor last month, will provide unemployment insurance to military spouses who are relocating.

Rep. Corey Mock, D-Grand Forks, introduced the legislation and said it is supported by the U.S. Defense Department.

“North Dakota is one of only two states in the country that does not allow military spouses to qualify for unemployment insurance when they are relocating to a permanent change of station,” Mock said.

Prior to this bill, North Dakota law said voluntary separation between employer and employee would not qualify the employee for unemployment, despite the military spouse not having a choice.

“HB 1278 would close that gap, by allowing military spouses transferring away from a North Dakota military establishment to qualify for unemployment benefits,” Mock said.

Mock said the change would place North Dakota on the same playing field as other states.

“It is important to ensure that North Dakota is in the best position possible to maintain our existing Air Force bases in Minot and Grand Forks,” he said, “but also to put us in the driver seat should we have the interest in expanding our new missions to be housed in North Dakota.”

Jay Sheldon, strategy and policy officer for the North Dakota National Guard, testified in favor of the bill as well.

“Bills like 1278 go a long ways in checking boxes for North Dakota to continue to be (military friendly) and lead the way on military friendliness,” he said.

Sheldon said that, according to the 2019 Military Economic Impact analysis, with 7,300 active duty members in North Dakota, 1,900 transfer in and out of the state annually. In addition, an estimated 7,000 people are military dependents who “bring a large economic impact to the state. In the last few years, that has been over $1 billion a year.”

The House approved the bill 874, the Senate 46-1.

Burgum said in a tweet after signing the bill “This is yet another example of how we’re working with the military, veterans, legislators and others to make North Dakota more military friendly.”

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Cardinals run off five straight wins to move baseball record to 10-0 Will host Park River Area May 3 at American Legion Field

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

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LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 10, PEMBINA COUNTY NORTH 0 LEM -- 210 43 -- 10 6 0 PCN -- 000 00 -- 0 1 4 WP -- Jack Romfo; LP -- Ty Holmquist Highlights -- LEM: J. Romfo 8 Ks, Markus Kingzett 1x3 HR 2 RBIs, Carter Tetrault 2x3 3 RBIs, Simon Romfo 2x3 2 RBIs, Brady Regner 1x2 2B; PCN: Holmquist 8 Ks, Brodie Cluchie 1x2

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals high school baseball team got busy with their schedule when they played five games in five days in the latter part of April.

The Cards won two Region 4 league games in that stretch, beating Pembina County North 10-0 on April 22 then defeating Grafton 7-2 on April 26. They also won the second game 11-4. The Cardinals won two games at a Carrington-New Rockford Jamboree on April 24, with a 12-0 win over Griggs County-Midkota and 11-1 versus Kidder County. Langdon-Edmore-Munich is now 10-0 on the season and are 3-0 in the Region 4 standings. After playing at Midway-Minto on April 29, the Cardinals are set for a busy week ahead hosting Park River Area on May 3 then playing at Rolette-Rolla in Rolette on May 4. They also having a game at Bottineau on May 7. There has also been a slight change in the Cardinals schedule, as their game May 10 versus Pembina County North has now been moved to Munich. Here is a recap of their last week of games: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 10, Pembina County North 0 (5 Innings) The Cardinals were supposed to play the Grizzlies in Cavalier, but the Cavalier diamond was too wet with frost coming out of the ground, so the game was moved to Langdon. The Cards got going right away in the top of the first inning as Simon Romfo hit an RBI double, and he later came in to score on a sacrifice fly by Jack Romfo.

Jack was on the mound for Langdon-Edmore-Munich and was onpoint, allowing just one single in the second inning. He struck out eight batters to get the win.

The Cards would add another run in the second inning on a double by Carter Tetrualt, who then also had a two-run single in the fourth.

Markus Kingzett put an exclamation point on the win with a 2-run homer to center field, which was the Cardinals first home run as a team this season.

Ty Holmquist took the loss on the mound for PCN, although he did strike out eight hitters. Brady Regner had a double for LangdonEdmore-Munich.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 12, GCC-Midkota 0 (5 Innings) The Carrington-New Rockford Jamboree was supposed to be played over two days, but the weather cut it down to a one-day event on April 24. The Cardinals played their first of two games in Carrington against Griggs County Central-Midkota.

The Cards went right to workCarter Tetrault singled and later scored on a wild pitch to open the scoring in the top of the first. Langdon-Edmore-Munich broke things open in the top of the third, bringing five runs across the plate. Simon Romfo had a run-scoring single and Markus Kingzett a two-run double in the inning. They put things away in the top of the fifth. Cooper Zimmer had a two-run single, with Jack

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LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 12, GCC-MIDKOTA 0 LEM -- 105 06 -- 12 7 0 GCCM -- 000 00 -- 0 2 2 WP -- Simon Romfo; LP -- James Vollmer Highlights -- LEM: S. Romfo 7 Ks 1x3 2RBIs, Jack Romfo 2x3 RBI, Markus Kingzett 1x3 2 RBIs, Cooper Zimmer 1x4 2 RBIs, Carter Tetrault 1x3 and Mason Romfo also bringing runs with base hits. The Cardinals had seven batters hit by pitches with Brady Regner being hit three times.

On the mound, Simon Romfo pitched four shutout innings, striking out seven batters and allowing just two hits. Kingzett came on and closed out the game in the fifth. James Vollmer took the loss for GCC-Midkota.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 11, Kidder County 1 (5 Innings) In the win over the Kidder County in a game at New Rockford, Grant Romfo took center stage for the Cards at the plate. He hit a double in the first inning, then after Brady Regner doubled and Markus Kingzett and Carter Tetrualt each singled, Grant roped another double to left to bring in both runs. He capped off a huge game by smashing a grand slam home run in the third inning that went way out of the park over the left field fence.

Cooper Zimmer had more than enough run support on the mound.

He struck out six batters and allowed just one earned run on four hits in five innings. Brady Regner had a double and an RBI in the win, while Tetrault finished with a hit and two runs batted in.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 7, Grafton 2 In the last game of their busy run, the Cardinals hosted Grafton, in a game that could mean a lot as far as who will get the top seed for the Region 4 Tournament.

The Spoilers made a strong statement right away in the first inning.

After Tucker Satterlund singled to left, Riley Eide came up and clobbered a pitch from Grant Romfo and hit a home run to centerfield, which gave Grafton an early 2-0 lead.

But the Cardinals would respond when Mason Romfo came up in the bottom of the inning and hit a clutch two-run double to right center that brought in Grant and Simon Romfo to tie the game. Grant would double in the second to plate Gage Goodman, and Langdon-Edmore-

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LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 11, KIDDER COUNTY 1 KC -- 001 00 -- 1 4 0 LEM -- 074 0x -- 11 7 1 WP -- Cooper Zimmer; LP -Grant Pfaff Highlights -- LEM: Grant Romfo 3x2 2B Grand Slam HR 6 RBIs, Zimmer 6 Ks 1x2 RBI, Carter Tetrault 1x3 2 RBIs, Brady Regner 1x2 2B RBI

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LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 7, GRAFTON 2 G -- 200 000 0 -- 2 4 1 LEM -- 210 103 x -- 7 9 2 WP -- Grant Romfo; LP -- AJ Votava Highlights -- LEM: G. Romfo 7 Ks, 2x3 2B 2 RBIs, Simon Romfo 2x3 RBI, Jack Romfo 2x4, Mason Romfo 1x4 2B 2 RBIs; G: Riley Eide 1x3 HR 2 RBIs, Tony Villareal 1x2 2B Munich grabbed a lead they would not relinquish. Grant also brought in Goodman on a sacrifice fly in the fourth, and Simon Romfo would have a run-scoring hit in a three-run sixth.

Grant Romfo would settle down after giving up those early two runs.

He retired 10 batters in a row at one point of the contest and struck out seven Grafton batters while giving up four hits, going the distance in a seven-inning win. AJ Votava struck six batters in five innings and took the loss for the Spoilers.

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Carter Tetrault gets his foot on the bag before the first baseman can get the ball in his glove. Photo by Larry Stokke

Mason Romfo waits for the Grafton player befoer tagging him out in the Cards win. Photo by Larry Stokke

Jake’s take on sports

By Jake Kulland

A 15-team Langdon track meet goes very smoothly Let's start this week by giving a HUGE shout out to everyone that helped run one of the biggest track meets ever to be held in Langdon on April 22. It had been a slow start weather-wise to the track and field season, so the first really nice day of the spring found 15 (!) teams entering the Langdon Invitational Track Meet.

It was quite the spectacle seeing so many athletes all over the place and school buses as far as the eye could see. The event and the day were handled very well, and that is due to the many volunteers helping with a variety of events. If we named them here, this column would fill the paper, but they know who they are. The concession stand was so busy, they literally ran out of everything.

Making all this work are Langdon-Edmore-Munich head track

Boys Golf Results

Grafton Golf Course - April 22 Team took 4th place Alex Gellner 90 Ethan Kram 93 Rudy Moser 94 Daniel Hart 96 Reese Hoffarth 107 Tyler Kram 108

Girls Golf Results

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Simon Romfo slides into base safely as the 2nd baseman juggles the ball. Photo by Larry Stokke

Larimore Golf Course - April 22 Team took 2nd place Taryn Romfo 115 Gracie Christianson 117 Arianna Haraseth 119 Olivia Christianson 121 Lauren Gendron 131 Halle Jabs 132 Morgan Thielbar 136 Ashley Perry 155

coaches Jane Hart and Rich Olson, who have arranged these meets many times, and they both set everything up perfectly.

There is a junior high track meet coming up on May 4, and they are expecting at least 15 teams for that as well. More volunteers are needed that day, and if you can lend a hand, just contact Langdon High School.

And while we are on the subject of track, congratulations to Cardinals Lexi Olson and Heather Okeson on both qualifying for the State Track Meet in the 200-meter run and the discus, respectively.

Unbeaten Cardinals baseball team set for a home game with Park River on May 3 The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals high school baseball team has had a great year, as they are unbeaten through their first 10 games.

The team is trying to get to a State High School Baseball Tournament, which would be their first appearance since 2006 when they took second. The first step towards that goal would be to get the top seed in the Region 4 Tournament, and another game to get to that point will be when they host the Park River Area Aggies on May 3. The top seed for the regular season also gets the honor of hosting the Region Tourney, which will be held the last week in May. The State Tournament will be held at Jack Brown Stadium

Girls Golf Results

Grafton Golf Course - April 26 Arianna Haraseth 104 Halle Jabs 114 Morgan Thielbar 118 Lauren Gendron 114 Morgan Freije 144 Ashley Perry 143 Claire Hiltner 136 Rylee Medbery 152 Team scores: Grafton 363 Langdon 450 Park River 459 Minto 517

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Langdon to host grade school girls basketball camp May 17-20; run by many former area players Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals head girls basketball coach Rob Scherr tells us that the Lady Cards program is planning on having a grade school girls camp running May 17-20 at the Langdon Activity Center and Langdon High School. It's for girls in grades 1-6 and is just $40 for all four days.

This camp is unique in the fact that Coach Scherr and Coach Morgan Titus of the Cardinals are camp directors, but they have some great staff members that will be there as well. Leading off is Fallyn Freije, who is a former MVP of the Big Sky Conference in women's basketball, and is currently a profession player in Europe. Also on staff will be former All-State Cardinals player Callie Ronningen, current Dakota State College player Kaitlynn Scherr, and Kaylee Lowery, the Region 4 Senior Athlete of the Year, who recently just got selected to the Lions AllStar Basketball team. Along with those talented athletes will be members of the Lady Cards high school team.

To get your child signed up, contact Coach Titus at the Langdon Elementary School or call or text Coach Scherr at 701-360-0384. It sounds like this will be a camp that will help young girls basketball players for years to come.

Langdon Country Club Men's League at little more than two weeks away Let's leave you with a reminder that Tuesday Men's Golf League is starting soon at the Langdon Country Club. You still have plenty of time to sign up your 2-Man team if you haven't done so already. To get that done, just call or text Randy Hill at 701-370-1118. Wednesday Women's League will begin the first week of June, and to sign up your 2-woman team, contact Jenny Romfo at 701-370-0098.

"See ya!" next week!

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Langdon Area Varsity Girls Track Langdon Invite – April 22

Mckenna Schneider hands off the batton to Cora Badding along with Isabelle Olson and Meredith Romfo took home 2nd place in the 800 relay in Hillsboro. Photo by Larry Stokke

Performers of the Meet Lexis Olson - SQ in the 300 Hurdles & 22 points.

Place Name Event Time 1 Lexis Olson 300H 48.9 1 Lexis Olson 200m 26.2 SQ, PB 1 Cora Badding LJ 15’5.75” 1 Cora Badding TJ 32’7.5” SB 1 Meredith Romfo Jav 105’6” PB 1 Heather Okeson Disc 109'11.5" PB 2 Alexa Schneider PV 8'6" PB 2 Cora Badding, Sara Nelson

Rebekah Wells, Lexis Olson 1600 relay 4:36.34 3 Marlee Hetletved 100H 17.64 PB 3 Jalynn Swanson TJ 32'2.5" PB 4 Mykei Anderson SP 30'2" 4 McKenna Schneider, Marlee Hetletved

Rebekah Wells, Raelyn Klindt 400 relay 55.74 5 Marlee Hetletved 300H 53.75 5 Marlee Hetletved LJ 14'10" PB 5 Sarah Nelson HJ 4'7" T5 Lexi Bata PV 7'0" T5 Sarah Nelson PV 7'0" 6 Raelyn Klindt HJ 4'5" 6 Kate Sillers, Lauren Baril

Jane Sillers, Mikela Olson 3200 relay 12:00.50 8 Jane Sillers 1600m 6:31.20 8 Lauren Baril 400m 1:07.9 PB= Personal Best, SB= Season Best, SQ= State Qualifier

Langdon Area Varsity Girls Track HCV Invite – April 24

Performer of the Meet Meredith Romfo - 3 personal bests in a row in javelin.

Trucker Regner takes the handoff from Skyler Fincher. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Place Name Event Time 1 Lexis Olson 300H 49.98 1 Meredith Romfo Jav 106’3” PB 2 Cora Badding LJ 15’5” 2 Cora Badding TJ 31’9.5” 2 Heather Okeson Disc 105’2” 2 Alexa Schneider PV 8’0” 3 Jalynn Swanson TJ 31’9.5” 3 McKenna Schneider, Lexis Olson

Rebekah Wells, Meredith Romfo 800 relay 1:55.55 SB 4 McKenna Schneider, Lexis Olson

Rebekah Wells, Raelyn Klindt 400 relay 54.35 SB 5 Lexi Bata PV 7’6” SB 6 Sarah Nelson, Lauren Baril

Jane Sillers, Kate Sillers 3200 relay 11:43 6 Lauren Baril, Tallia Johnston

Isabelle Olson, Drew Rostvet 1600 relay 4:48.76 PB= Personal Best, SB= Season Best, SQ= State Qualifier

Langdon Area Varsity Girls Track PCN Invite – April 27

Sarah Nelson cleared the bar with a jump of 4' 7" for a 2nd place finish. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Performers of the Meet Lexis Olson - 4 1st places.

Place Name Event Time 1 Lexis Olson 300H 47.59 SQ, SB 1 Lexis Olson 100m 13.00 SB 1 Lexis Olson 200m 27.06 1 Lexis Olson 400m 1:04.28 1 Rebekah Wells 100m 17.50 SB 1 Cora Badding TJ 33’4” SB 1 Meredith Romfo Jav 101’3” 1 Heather Okeson Disc 110’7” SQ, PB 1 Mykei Anderson SP 31’1” SB 2 Rebekah Wells 300H 53.12 SB 2 Marlee Hetletved 100H 17.75 2 Cora Badding LJ 15’1” 2 Jalynn Swanson TJ 32’6.5” PB 2 Sarah Nelson HJ 4’7” 2 Sarah Nelson PV 7’0” 2 McKenna Schneider, Cora Badding

Isabelle Olson, Meredith Romfo 800 relay 1:56.24 2 McKenna Schneider, Marlee Hetletved

Rebekah Wells, Raelyn Klindt 400 relay 54.34 SB 3 Sarah Nelson 300H 54.60 PB 3 Cora Badding 400m 1:07.18 3 Jane Sillers 3200m 13:54.65 3 Lexi Bata PV 6’6” 3 Sarah Nelson, Lauren Baril

Isabelle Olson, Raelyn Klindt 1600 relay 4:37.15 4 Marlee Hetletved 300H 54.62 5 Raelyn Klindt HJ 47 SB 5 Kate Sillers 1600m 6:18.31 SB 6 Lauren Baril 800m 2:50.05 8 Rebekah Wells 200m 29.03 PB PB= Personal Best, SB= Season Best, SQ= State Qualifier

Langdon Area Varsity Boys Track Pembina Co. – April 27

Athletes of the Meet was Zack Rostvet & Tucker Regner.

Place Name Event Time 1 Skyler Fincher, Tucker Regner

Keenan Kalhagen, Zack Rostvet 4x100 50.53 1 Tucker Regner 110HH 19.40 PB 1 Mason Christianson 3200 11:24.78 PB 1 Tucker Regner PV 11-0 PB 5 Zack Rostvet 100m 12.09 PB 5 Zack Rostvet 200m 25.24 6 Skyler Fincher SP 35-9.5 PB 7 Ben Girodat Disc 97-7 PB = Personal Best

Mykei Anderson had a 1st place finish and a season best throw of 31' 1" in the shot put at the Cavalier meet on April 27. Photo by Larry Stokke

Langdon Area Varsity Boys Track

Langdon Area Varsity Boys Track

Hillsboro-Central Valley Invite – April 24

Cardinal Invite – April 22

Athlete of the Meet was Tucker Regner.

Place Name Event Time 1 Tucker Regner 110HH 19.9 2 Tucker Regner PV 10-6 3 Skyler Fincher, Tucker Regner

Keenan Kalhagen, Zack Rostvet 4x200 1:46.4 SB 5 Ben Girodat Discus 103-8.5 5 Evan Hall, Cody Amble

Tanner McDonald, Miles Fincher 4x100 50.4 5 Brock Freer, Jacob Sanders

Reed Scherr, Evan Hal 4x400 4:39.10 6 Mason Christianson 3200 11:32.0 PB, SB 7 Cody Amble LJ 17-2 PB, SB 7 Tucker Regner 300IH 49.6 T7 Zack Rostvet 100m 12.20 PB T7 Cody Amble 100m 12.20 PB PB = Personal Best, SB= Season Best

Skyler Fincher showing total intensity in the shot put event in Cavalier.

Photo by Larry Stokke

Athlete of the Meet was Brock Freer.

Place Name Event Time 4 Tucker Regner PV 10’6” 6 Tucker Regner, Cody Amble, Tanner McDonald, Zack Rostvet 4x100 49.8 SB 7 Evan Hall, Cody Amble, Tanner McDonald, Miles Fincher

4x200 1:46.78 SB 8 Brock Freer

3200m 11:15.26 PB PB = Personal Best, SB= Season Best

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Dakota Gardener: Protecting your vegetable garden from pesky rabbits

By Esther McGinnis, Horticulturist NDSU Extension As a child, I used to feel great sympathy for fluffy little Peter Rabbit in his battle to obtain Mr. McGregor’s prized lettuce.

As an adult growing a vegetable garden as well as costly ornamental plants, my sympathies have changed.

Nothing is more devastating than discovering that a row of young pea shoots has been clipped to the ground overnight.

What are your options?

When it comes to your vegetable garden, consider elevating the height.

Raised garden beds can place those succulent vegetables beyond the reach of rabbits.

Surprisingly, rabbits have a limited vertical jump height. A raised garden bed of 24 inches or higher is sufficient to deter cottontail rabbits. If jackrabbits (or the mythical jackalope) are the problem, the raised bed should be at least 36 inches high. Your back will thank you for the raised bed!

If you have an in-ground garden, fine-mesh fencing is the best bet. Those cute baby rabbits have no problems squeezing through a chain link fence. One-inch mesh such as chicken wire is small enough to deter the smallest rabbit.

Make sure that the bottom of the fence is snug to the ground or better yet, buried a few inches to deter the most determined rabbit. If you have a chain link fence, you can line the bottom with chicken wire to make it rabbit-proof.

Rabbits love tender leaves such as lettuce and spinach. If you can fence only a portion of your garden, grow vegetables that are less palatable in the unfenced area. Less preferred

vegetables include onions, garlic, corn, asparagus, potatoes, tomatoes, rhubarb, cucumbers and squash.

Keep in mind that no plant is completely safe because individual rabbits have their own taste preferences and may be desperate for food, depending upon the time of year. I once planted a row of stinky marigolds around my garden to test whether the plants could serve as a deterrent. The rabbits in my area thought the marigold flowers were a gourmet treat!

The vast majority of rabbit repellents cannot be applied directly to vegetables or other edible crops.

These repellents coat the foliage and stems with hot pepper, putrefied eggs, predator urine or other chemicals that make the plants taste or smell foul. They are suitable for landscape plants and not for plants that will be consumed by humans.

If using a repellent that is not labeled for edible plants, consider spraying the odor repellent on the soil around the perimeter of the plants rather than on the vegetables that you will consume. When in doubt, thoroughly read the label.

Finally, make your yard an inhospitable place for rabbits. Fill in existing burrows. American rabbits do not dig burrows but rather utilize abandoned dens from other mammals.

Eliminate debris and brush piles. If you have rabbits nesting under your deck, consider enclosing the area.

Don’t feel bad if you feel more in common with Mr. McGregor than with Peter Rabbit. We adults just want to be able to harvest the fruits of our labor.

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

By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent Fresh Strawberry Season The best eyecatcher for me in the grocery store or garden are the berries. Every time I see the bright red color of strawberries, especially, I instantly feel joy and my mouth starts to water. It’s the beginning of the season for strawberries, and grocery stores have already begun to have fresher berries at lower prices to reflect that. It won’t be long before fresh berries become ripe in our gardens, as well.

There is nothing better than the fresh smell of the strawberry patch on a warm, sunny day. That time will probably be here by mid-June for early bearing strawberries. We started our patch of berries by transplanting some plants from my husband’s grandmother’s garden many years ago. My motherin-law has lovingly taken care of it for several years. She has been gracious enough to let us pick as many berries as we like. A few years ago, I froze 9 gallons of strawberries on top of all she picked and all we ate fresh. It was an amazing year. The patch has not only been a source of sweetness for us to fill our bellies with, it’s also been a source of enjoyment of nature. Last year, a bunny made a hiding spot in it, and a little wren made a nest full of tiny eggs. I am grateful for my mother-in-law’s dedication to the strawberry patch.

Strawberries are not only beautiful but also little powerhouses of nutrition. They are full of antioxidants, like vitamin C, which help protect our body cells from damage that could lead to cardiovascular disease and cancer. It is best to eat strawberries whole or immediately after cutting them, as some of the antioxidants are lost after cutting.

Some other important nutrition facts to note are that strawberries are high in water and also provide a good source of fiber, folate, and po-

Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension

Soybean Planting Rate, Row Spacing Recommendations Updated The new recommendations provide a more precise guide for establishing soybean stands.

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Estimated Soybean Plant Stands in North Dakota NDSU Extension agronomists have been compiling and evaluating data on soybean planting rates and/or row spacing. (NDSU photo) Following years of field research on soybean planting rates and/or row spacing, North Dakota State University Extension agronomists

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tassium. They even have some iron.

One thing I appreciate about strawberries is the sweet flavor they have while having a lower glycemic index, which means they don’t cause a spike in blood glucose levels.

They only contain about 55 calories per cup, so they make for a great snack as well as meal-time addition.

There have been some questions that have come into the office about strawberries and their exposure to pesticides. Pesticide residue will typically be present on strawberries, as consumers want to see beautiful, perfect fruit, and pesticides are often a part of that process. It’s best to thoroughly wash them under cold, running water before consuming. Soaking is not recommended, as it is best to flush the pesticides away from the fruit. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) does not recommend washing fruits and vegetables with soap, detergent, or commercial produce wash of any kind. Simply place the strawberries in a colander and rinse under the running water.

Once washed, they can be enjoyed fresh or used in a recipe such as a savory salsa for chicken or fish, added to a waffle bowl parfait, as part of the berries in a slow cooker berry cobbler, or even made into a strawberry Italian ice. Any way you consume the strawberries, they will help satisfy your sweet tooth in a delicious and nutritious way.

And, if you don’t have time to consume all of the fresh strawberries you have on hand, they are very simple to freeze. All you need is to pack them in plastic freezer containers, label with the date, and freeze.

If you would like to make sure they don’t stick together, you can freeze them individually on a tray and then pack them in the freezer containers. Frozen strawberries can be used in many ways and are even delicious plain when still in a frosty state.

NDSU Extension has a wealth of information about growing strawberries and taking care of your strawberry patch, as well as using

the fruit to help nourish your body.

NDSU Extension “Strawberries” publication H16 is a publication that may be helpful in beginning and maintaining a strawberry patch of your own. Visit our website at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension to look for more information on strawberry patches or recipes.

You can also go to https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/nourishyourbody and https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ familytable to sign up for Nourish Your Body and The Family Table newsletters that include information about strawberries and other important health-related topics. If you would like hard copies of any of these publications, or have questions please stop in our office at the Cavalier County Courthouse, call our office (256-2560), or email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu.

One recipe that is worth a try is: Strawberry Italian Ice This healthy recipe comes from NDSU Extension.

Ingredients ¾ c. thawed 100% apple juice from concentrate 1-3 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 pt. fresh strawberries, hulled and halved Fresh mint, optional Directions In a blender, combine the apple juice concentrate, lemon juice and strawberries; cover and process until blended. Pour into an ungreased 8-inch-square dish. Cover and freeze for 1½ to two hours or until partially set. Spoon into a large bowl; beat on medium speed for one to two minutes. Return to dish; freeze for two to three hours or until firm. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with mint if desired.

Makes 10 (½-cup) servings. Each serving has 45 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber and 0 mg sodium.

No matter how you choose to consume strawberries, enjoy the fresh strawberry season!

NDSU Extension Notes

are updating their recommendations for establishing soybean stands. Their long-term recommendation has been 150,000 plants per acre across row spacings.

In 2020, Greg Endres and Hans Kandel, NDSU Extension agronomists, compiled and evaluated data from 37 NDSU trials conducted during 2008 through 2019 across the state.

“The objective was to provide a more precise guide for establishing soybean stands, using seed yield response data among regions in the state, based on the combination of planting rates and row spacings,” Endres says.

This work resulted in the NDSU Extension publication “Soybean Response to Planting Rates and Row Spacings in North Dakota” (A1961).

It’s available at https://tinyurl.

com/9kzey2pj.

Here is a summary of the research data: Individual Factors •Across North Dakota and row spacings, the planting rate of about 170,000 pure live seeds (PLS) per acre optimized soybean seed yield.

In eastern North Dakota trials, 8% of planted PLS per acre did not de-

velop into viable soybean plants.

Assuming 8% of PLS do not result in established plants across North Dakota, and using 170,000 PLS per acre, about 155,000 plants per acre would be expected to maximize yield. Within regions, optimum yield occurred with 180,000 and about 140,000 PLS per acre in eastern and western North Dakota, respectively.

• Across North Dakota or by regions, narrow rows (less than 15 inches) consistently provided greatest soybean yield.

Factor Combination (by regions) • In eastern North Dakota, the combination of narrow rows (12 to 14 inches) and planting rates of about 170,000 PLS per acre provided optimum yield. If planting in wide rows (24 to 30 inches), planting rates to reach the optimum yield were about 190,000 PLS per acre.

• In western North Dakota, the combination of narrow rows (7 to 10 inches) and planting rates of about 150,000 PLS per acre provided optimum yield.

“Note that the recommended planting rates are for optimum yield,” Kandel says. “Economic yield also must be considered based on seed costs and soybean market prices.”

NDSU Agriculture Communication - April 26, 2021 Source: Greg Endres, 701-652-2951, gregory.endres@ndsu.edu Source: Hans Kandel, 701-2318135, hans.kandel@ndsu.edu Editor: Ellen Crawford, 701-2315391, ellen.crawford@ndsu.edu

Check us out online at www.cavaliercountyextra.com ATTENTION! CANADA THISTLE and LEAFY SPURGE CONTROL The Cavalier County Weed Board is taking orders for biological weed control which will be available this summer. The biological control will be Stem Weevils for Canada Thistle and Leafy Spurge Flea Beetles. There is a limited supply, so each qualified participant is limited to two releases per parcel of land and must be located within Cavalier County. Additional containers of insects may be purchased at an additional cost.

Interested parties should contact the Cavalier County Weed Board at (701) 370-8927 or at jshort@nd.gov by June 1, 2021 to secure availability.

Markets

Winter Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12 Hard Spring Wheat . . . . . . . . . 6.97 Feed Barley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.54 Canola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.15

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Remove paint from anything and everything!

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

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

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

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18th ANNUAL LANGDON AREA FARM EQUIP. CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Thursday, July 15 • 10 a.m.

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To consign, call: Dan Crockett, 256-0567

Dennis Crockett, 370-8903; or Donavon Diseth, 351-8981

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Reasonable rates. Kitchen & hall may be rented separately.

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

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

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elderly housing units available physical, speech and occupational therapies

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

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

HOURS Mon.–Fri.: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

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

Mon.–Fri.: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

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Summons SUMMONS

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF CAVALIER, IN DISTRICT COURT, NORTHEAST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Steven E. Bryan and Leilani K. Bryan fka Leilani Baker, Plaintiffs vs.

Vivan R. Crawford and Rose Mullarky, and such other persons known and unknown who may claim an interest in the property described herein, Defendants THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the Complaint in this action, which is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned an Answer or other proper response within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons upon you,

exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM The substance of this action is to Quiet Title in the above-named Plaintiffs, in the following described real property: The South Four Feet and Six Inches (S. 4’6”) of the East Ninety Feet and Six Inches (E. 90’6”) of Lot One (1), in Block Nine (9), of Mooney and McHugh’s Second Addition to the City of Langdon.

Dated this the 19th day of April, 2021.

R. Scott Stewart - I.D. #3691 Attorney for the Plaintiffs 306 – 9th Avenue – P.O. Box 151 Langdon, ND 58249-0151 T(701) 256-2851/F(701) 256-2852 A26,My3,10 _______________________________

Rep. Chuck Damschen R – District 10 Early April 2021 We are definitely in the third period of the sixty-seventh session of the ND Legislature. We are voting now on any changes made to House bills by the Senate, finishing votes on the stragglers out of committee and conference committees will be in full swing as you read this. Disaster declaration limits, mask mandates, vaccines, have certainly dominated the discussion many times.

There are a number of differing opinions concerning masks and social distancing. I was in for a checkup and while visiting with my doctor he noted how they had not had to deal with the normal viruses and/or common illnesses, which he attributed to the precautions implemented due to covid-19. I don’t

know if everyone understands that the original purpose of the masks is to protect those around you, not so much the mask wearer. They are a nuisance, in my opinion, but I’m willing to wear one if it makes others around me more comfortable.

It appears we will prohibit state government officials from requiring masks. It would be a violation of rights, though, to tell a business owner he could not require masks and the like to be worn by people entering his property. Not everyone will be happy, no matter what is decided. We will try to treat everyone fairly. I believe it is better to pass laws that protect us from each other instead of trying to protect people from themselves.

Late April 2021 The governor vetoed 3 bills and the House overrode two of them.

The bill to disallow transgender boys from participating as girls in girls’ sports was one of the bills the governor vetoed and the House overrode. Unfortunately, the Senate didn’t override the governor’s action so the bill will not be implemented.

Also vetoed was the anti-mask mandate bill. The House overrode the governor’s veto and the Senate followed suit. This is a bill that generated many emails to legislators.

I’m not certain it is a wonderful bill but I did vote for it every time. The mask issue is taking way too much time.

District 10 held their reorganizational meeting on April 17, 2021, at FrostFire. Over 90 were in attendance, eating lunch, reviewing past meetings, talking over business and electing officers. Senator Myrdal, Rep. Monson and I each received a small granite copy of the Ten Commandments as a “thank you” for supporting a bill that allows schools to post them among other documents of historical significance for the USA. Thanks for the beautiful gift!

I intended to get this out sooner but hopefully I will get some out after the session is done. We’ll be picking our interim committee preferences once we find out what studies will be chosen. I’ll try to keep you informed on that, too. Thanks.

Legislative Update

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

a/k/a Irene Roe, 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 (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred, except that the claim of any creditor to whom said personal representative mails a copy of this notice shall not be barred until three (3) months after the date of such mailing. Claims must either be presented to the personal representative of the estate at: Nicholette A. Roe, 2708 Highwood Drive, Missoula, MT 59803; or filed with the court of this County.

Dated this 16th day of April, 2021.

Nicholette A. Roe Personal Representative 2708 Highwood Drive Missoula, MT 59803 Lawrence D. DuBois (10#03563) FOR: Fleming, DuBois & Fleming, PLLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 633 Cavalier, North Dakota 58220-0633 email: fdflaw@polarcomm.com Attorney for the Personal Representative First publication on the 26th day of April, 2021.

A26,My3,10 _______________________________

Senator Janne Myrdal R – District 10 jmyrdal@nd.gov 701-331-0946 Well, it is the roller coaster time of Session as is usual in the last couple of weeks of its duration. So, it is with a bit of hesitancy I submit this report as what I share may have flip flopped before you even read it. But I think it important for all to see how the process works, or does not work, as final decisions are made. Most bills are passed and most signed by the governor, but you have likely also seen the news on his vetoes. This week we overrode one veto in the senate but failed to override another. HB1323 dealt with mask mandates made by a statewide official and overwhelmingly people wanted us to override the veto on this bill which we did.

HB1298 dealt with Title IX, women and girl’s right to the level playing field in sports. I find it appalling that we even have to introduce such laws. It is scientific and pure common sense and over 50 years of hard fought battles by women to have their own athletic opportunities.

To train and work to excel in their sport of their choice and to grow in leaderships skills and potential gain of college scholarships is a right that should not be infringed on. The veto was based on the belief that the ND High School Activities Association has policies that is sufficient. My argument is that they are an association and their policies can change at any moment AND their policy is deeply flawed and just politically convenient and does nothing to protect our young women. We sadly failed to override the veto on this bill. Thank you for the overwhelming amount of emails and phone calls in support of this

common sense legislation.

Most of the bills remaining relates to budget issues and with the mass amount of funding coming from the federal government via the Jobs Act without the final rules on how these funds must, and I mean must, be spent, things are interesting to say the least. Townships will get the monies we fought for it looks like, so that is good. K- 12 schools will definitely be getting huge extra funding through the federal provisions. Many states are using bonding bills as the interest rates are low and locked in long term. It is difficult under this current administration to read fiscally into the future, especially with its’ disdain for ND agriculture and energy development. The ND Department of Transportation is concerned about the availability of product for our infrastructure projects around the state as ND has to import from out of state most of it, and there are fears of nationwide shortage. This has an urgency that will affect what we budget for and the bonding we have passed.

A resolution that may not have gained much attention passed both chambers. It urges the Legislative Management consider studying the apportionment of voting rights in relation to a voter’s ability to approve or protest a tax increase, bond issuance, or the formation of an improvement district and whether the current manner of apportioning voting rights is equitable and appropriate. One person one vote is certainly right for elections in general elections, but should this also be true when it comes to local assessment or bonding votes? An interesting study for sure.

SB2124 which I sponsored dealing with the duration of an Executive branch’s emergency orders and how the legislature should be engaged in such was complete “hog housed”, aka destroyed, in the House Human Services committee.

Too much behind the scenes deals sadly. I am not naïve nor ignorant of such of course, yet always urge

us all to do face to face process.

When this bill came back for a final Senate vote I voted against it as it had nothing left but issues not germane to the original bill. It is totally sad to me that the one thing people asked the Legislature to accomplish was to make sure we would come into Session during an extended emergency as we saw this past year.

SB2124 would have done that, and was a Senate collaborative bill that passed 40-7, veto proof, a couple of months ago. Why some in the House failed to even get a vote on this language is grievous to be frank. We will certainly have emergencies in the future where the executive branch needs our assistance and input.

SB2041 that dealt with tax exemption for grain and potato storage facilities was turned to a study in the House, again a disappointment. I offered amendments on the House side to assist our potato growers specifically, but none made it through. Hopefully we will see some answers in the interim study.

I am happy that my sponsored SB2137 relating to a sales and use tax exemption for enterprise information technology equipment and computer software purchased for use in a qualified data center is now signed by the Governor. This could have a huge impact all across our state and especially in Cavalier County project for private investment in the Nekoma Mickelsen site.

As I write this update we are being told the Session may go as long as April 28, but alas by the time you read this that date has likely passed and many of our decisions have been made. I promise to report on this in the coming weeks. Another quick observation is that the statewide media seems to mostly report on “sexy” stories which are usually social controversial issues, yet here at the Legislature those issues are a small, although important, percentage of what we deal with. Thankful for local weekly newspapers that actually cover a fuller picture of all of our lives.

Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting April 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Jim Rademacher, Darin Kaercher and Susan Fay Crockett. Also, present Jeff Hiller, Jason Busse, Chelsea Graber, Tom Beauchamp, Gary Bimler, Barb Crockett, Greg Fetsch, Jon Metzger, and Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney, and RoxAnne Hoffarth.

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

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes from regular meeting on April26, 2021 seconded by J. Rademacher. All members voted in favor.

Additions to Agenda: Multiple Commercial Utility accounts. Gun Range usage.

Correspondence: Department Reports: Street – J. Hiller reported they have finished their first round of sweeping and still filling potholes.

Were able to get the Activity Center parking lot graveled. L. Henry stated Gimmel will be getting us a bid for the trees in coulee South of Elementary School to Highway 5 and going to take down the tree in Joyce Duerr’s yard.

Fire – L. Henry is working on two grants to replace radios for about $110,000.00.

Water – J. Busse had nothing to

report.

Sanitation – T. Beauchamp stated the summer hours for the transfer station will start Saturday and will be open four days a week now. Another load of cardboard is lined up for Thursday and will be cleaned out for a while. Got a variance to burn permit; obviously, we are not burning now but it is there if needed.

Activity Center – C. Graber reported that donations are coming in for the floor project. She has been painting the lower level of the walls.

S. Crockett stated she has a good bid for the top portion of the walls.

Police – G. Fetsch reported they are fully staffed we have dispatch/ correctional officers training now.

We had a state jail inspection last week and that went well. We have been taking women because all jails are full of women; this works having women as correctional officers.

Auditor Report – R. Hoffarth explained the letter from Office of State Tax Commissioner regarding our sales tax for the month of April.

With refunds and adjustments that exceeded the city tax revenue collected we end up owing the State $3,899.12. This amount will come off our next positive month of sales tax. A cash report was in packets for review.

Unfinished Business: Moore Engineering – Phase 1 – sewer, Water, Storm Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction)

Have reached out to Quam regarding the corrective work walkthrough, date has not yet been set.

Jedd has indicated that he is looking at dates in second week of May right now.

Phase 2 – Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Spruce Valley) The additional work added this spring is anticipated to be constructed in July. This is not a firm date at this point, but it is what they are thinking as of today.

Other – Old Water Treatment Building – Rural Development has responded back that if the funds are used by September 21, 2021, there are funds available for demolition, since it is within the scope of the original project. S. Crocket made the motion to authorize Moore Engineering to put together a bid package to comply with RD requirements and timeframe for the purpose of the demolition of the old water treatment building. Seconded

by L. Henry. All members voted in favor.

Gun Range – Q. Wenzel was advised to double check with insurance company.

Multiple Commercial Accounts – B. Crockett here to voice opinion on the multiple commercial accounts as is affects her business. Nowatzki explained that there is a new ordinance being amended that the commission has agreed is fare to all. Letters will go out to business owners to update the ordinance.

New Business: Vehicle Ordinance – J. Nowatzki inquired the Commission’s thoughts of his efforts being put into this ordinance. The commission all agreed they want our City cleaned up of abandoned vehicles and welcomed his efforts.

Severance Agreement/Easement – Q. Wenzel explained this agreement between Ryan Howatt building a new airport hangar on City property at the airport. This would state that if Howatt defaulted with bank that they could take the building but not the property. D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the agreement, seconded by S. Crockett. All members voted in favor.

Watch for Children signs – It has been asked that watch for children signs be put at 6th Street and 17th Avenue. The commission agreed this would be favorable.

Building Permits - #5147 Jody Feil, #5152 Dan Crockett, #5153 United Communication, #5154 Terry Howatt, #5155 Dennis Luhmann, #5156 Kristi Mostoller. L. Henry made the motion to approve building permit seconded by S. Crockett.

All members voted in favor. Discussion held on amending ordinance regarding grain bins around the perimeter of City limits.

PAYROLL & LIAB._______ 19,360.32 ARAMARK________________ 82.36 BUD'S SERVICE PRODUCTS______ __________________________ 50.00 BUTLER MACHINERY COMPA-

NY______________________1,729.99 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516____________________ 305.42 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL_______ ________________________1,601.42 LANGDON BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE_____________ 263.43 LAWRENCE HENRY_______ 24.50 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL______________ 3,734.82 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES_ _________________________ 898.99 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER_ _______________________ 17,112.12 OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR_ _________________________ 800.00 ON THE RUN SERVICE_____ 20.00 RICARD PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING________________ 385.78 ROXANNE HOFFARTH____ 393.64 SHARE CORPORATION (ATTN A.R.)____________________ 3,446.60 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS___ _______________________10,926.06 PAYROLL & LIAB._________ 304.50 Review and Approval of Bills: J. Rademacher made the motion to approve all bills, with L. Henry abstaining from the vote; seconded

by D. Kaercher. All other members voted in favor.

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

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor My3 _______________________________

Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Irene Alice Roe a/k/a Irene A. Roe IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Dennis Roger MacDonald, 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: Robert MacDonald, 401 15th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 22nd day of January, 2021.

Robert MacDonald 401 15th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249 Personal Representative Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. 908 Thrid Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representative First publication on the 19th day of April, 2021.

A19,26,My3 _______________________________

Langdon City Commission Proceedings

Cavalier County Republican

Public Notice

Monday, May 3, 2021 – Page 13

18279 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Bankers Standard Insurance Company In the state of PA Total Assets 339,381,965 Total Liabilities 130,419,744 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 62,419,922 Unassigned funds (surplus) 143,042,299 Total Capital and Surplus 208,962,221 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 339,381,965 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 5,626 Total Direct Losses Incurred 4,909 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

38911 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Berkley National Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 203,076,781 Total Liabilities 145,067,460 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 39,551,990 Unassigned funds (surplus) 12,957,331 Total Capital and Surplus 58,009,321 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 203,076,781 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 10,346,469 Total Direct Losses Incurred 5,992,126 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

29580 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Berkley Regional Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 873,153,599 Total Liabilities 75,959,248 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 349,824,028 Unassigned funds (surplus) 443,370,323 Total Capital and Surplus 797,194,351 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 873,153,599 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 3,169,907 Total Direct Losses Incurred 1,599,098 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

19658 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Bristol West Insurance Company In the state of OH Total Assets 167,056,295 Total Liabilities 119,421,006 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 18,000,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 26,635,289 Total Capital and Surplus 47,635,289 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 167,056,295 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 2,126,785 Total Direct Losses Incurred 1,233,116 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

16713 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Buckeye State Mutual Insurance Company In the state of OH Total Assets 57,199,630 Total Liabilities 30,758,205 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 6,200,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 20,241,425 Total Capital and Surplus 26,441,425 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 57,199,630 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

19518 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Catlin Insurance Company Inc In the state of TX Total Assets 234,258,123 Total Liabilities 184,722,797 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 82,472,540 Unassigned funds (surplus) -37,937,214 Total Capital and Surplus 49,535,326 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 234,258,123 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 613 Total Direct Losses Incurred 130,343 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred -1,057 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

34606 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Center Mutual Insurance Company In the state of ND Total Assets 65,013,880 Total Liabilities 28,092,817 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 36,921,063 Total Capital and Surplus 36,921,063 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 65,013,880 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 31,009,670 Total Direct Losses Incurred 16,314,081 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

10006 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Cerity Insurance Company In the state of NY Total Assets 161,806,755 Total Liabilities 110,245,233 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 6,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 13,000,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 32,561,522 Total Capital and Surplus 51,561,522 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 161,806,755 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 37,768,402 Total Direct Losses Incurred 12,318,240 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

10642 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Cherokee Insurance Company In the state of MI Total Assets 730,838,017 Total Liabilities 441,428,249 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 30,078,782 Unassigned funds (surplus) 256,330,986 Total Capital and Surplus 289,409,768 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 730,838,017 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

12777 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Chubb Indemnity Insurance Company In the state of NY Total Assets 257,735,296 Total Liabilities 75,544,628 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 13,032,725 Unassigned funds (surplus) 165,657,943 Total Capital and Surplus 182,190,668 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 257,735,296 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 25,123 Total Direct Losses Incurred -5,040 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

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43460 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Aspen American Insurance Company In the state of TX Total Assets 1,248,273,415 Total Liabilities 642,073,685 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 66,021,581 Common Capital Stock 4,200,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 818,043,991 Unassigned funds (surplus) -282,065,842 Total Capital and Surplus 606,199,730 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,248,273,415 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 1,632,843 Total Direct Losses Incurred 812,545 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

21865 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Associated Indemnity Corporation In the state of CA Total Assets 103,647,867 Total Liabilities 8,153,682 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 13,005,856 Unassigned funds (surplus) 78,988,329 Total Capital and Surplus 95,494,185 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 103,647,867 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 13,279 Total Direct Losses Incurred -715 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

30180 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Assured Guaranty Corp In the state of MD Total Assets 2,664,485,653 Total Liabilities 947,708,284 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 15,000,480 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 300,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 623,305,670 Unassigned funds (surplus) 778,471,219 Total Capital and Surplus 1,716,777,369 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 2,664,485,653 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

18287 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.

In the state of NY Total Assets 5,556,902,540 Total Liabilities 2,693,074,645 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 15,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 376,362,826 Unassigned funds (surplus) 2,472,465,069 Total Capital and Surplus 2,863,827,895 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 5,556,902,540 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 594,126 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

29033 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Atain Insurance Company In the state of TX Total Assets 93,388,202 Total Liabilities 31,677,077 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 22,600,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 34,611,124 Total Capital and Surplus 61,711,124 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 93,388,201 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 850 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

21210 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Auto Club Group Insurance Company In the state of MI Total Assets 390,061,387 Total Liabilities 239,860,908 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 1,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 26,000,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 123,200,479 Total Capital and Surplus 150,200,479 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 390,061,387 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 2,309,429 Total Direct Losses Incurred 2,112,987 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

18988 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Auto-Owners Insurance Company In the state of MI Total Assets 19,413,579,459 Total Liabilities 5,988,595,377 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 3,000,000 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 1,250,000 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 13,420,734,082 Total Capital and Surplus 13,424,984,082 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 19,413,579,459 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 36,256,046 Total Direct Losses Incurred 13,358,362 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

37273 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the AXIS Insurance Company In the state of IL Total Assets 1,804,181,719 Total Liabilities 1,258,692,820 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,968,600 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 521,049,564 Unassigned funds (surplus) 19,470,735 Total Capital and Surplus 545,488,899 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,804,181,719 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 1,343,758 Total Direct Losses Incurred 389,309 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 223,151 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 32,991 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

24813 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Balboa Insurance Company In the state of CA Total Assets 47,401,976 Total Liabilities 1,663,781 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 2,627,222 Common Capital Stock 4,250,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 33,189,664 Unassigned funds (surplus) 5,671,309 Total Capital and Surplus 45,738,195 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 47,401,976 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred -7 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

33162 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Bankers Insurance Company In the state of FL Total Assets 123,055,468 Total Liabilities 65,688,093 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 5,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 40,286,963 Unassigned funds (surplus) 7,580,412 Total Capital and Surplus 57,367,375 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 123,055,468 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 314,523 Total Direct Losses Incurred 61,813 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL).

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________

– THE CLASSIFIEDS –

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED – Full-time position open in our Lawton/Lankin stores. This position would include some shop work, deliveries, transfers, drive fertilizer truck and other various jobs around Lawton and Lankin. This position would include paid health insurance, 401K, paid vacation time and sick leave. Some experience in all areas preferred but will train. Please apply at Farmers Union Oil Co. in Langdon, Lawton or Lankin or call Joe at 701-370-2022. ___________________________J18Tf HELP WANTED – Cavalier County Road Maintenance Oil Crew has openings for seasonal road maintenance oil crew workers. An application may be obtained online at cavaliercounty.us. Applicants will also be asked to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire, which is not part of the application process but will be given to the County’s Title VI coordinator. The application can be returned in person or by mail to the Cavalier County Highway Department, 901 3rd St. St. 9, Langdon, ND 58249 or placed in the drop box located at door number 1 of the courthouse. We will be taking applications until the positions have been filled. Applicant must be at least 16 years of age and must have a valid North Dakota driver’s license. A successful applicant with a commercial class B license, with air brake endorsement, will be paid $1/hr. more. Experience not necessary. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday (weather permitting). Starting salary is $15.25 an hour. Successful applicants will be subject to a background check.

All Cavalier County employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Cavalier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. _________________________ My3Bt

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED – Farmers Union C-Store in Langdon is looking for help in their deli max/tecos tacos kitchen, full-time or parttime, flexible hours. Day shift and night shift available. Please apply in person or call 701-256-5531. Lorretta or Joe. ____________________ My3,10,17By

HELP WANTED – Farmers Union, Langdon is needing a fertilizer tech. Fulltime hours with benefits.

Vacation, 401K, sick pay and health insurance included. Please apply at Farmers Union Oil Langdon or Call Joe at 701-370-2022. ____________________ My3,10,17Bt HELP WANTED – The Cobblestone Inn & Suites of Langdon is hiring for part-time housekeeping positions. Applicants must be available to work a minimum of every other weekend. To pick up an application or for more information, please stop in or call 701-256-2420 and ask to speak with Emily. _____________________ A26,My3Bt HELP WANTED – Construction work needed. Call Craig Swenson at 303-877-1868 or the shop at 2563668. ______________A26,My3,10,17,24Bt HELP WANTED – The Langdon Motor Inn is looking to hire a self motivated, energetic, hard working individual. Positions include house keeping and front desk. Day shifts and evening shifts available. Some weekends required. Stop in for an application and interview. _________________________ My3Bt

Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon is seeking qualified candidates for:

*Sign on Bonus available* FT & PT RNs and LPNs Days and nights available.

FT & PT Certified Nursing Assistants All shifts available.

Contact Maple Manor Care Center at 256-2987 or mmoffice@mmcarecenter.com and we will email you an employment application.

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

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

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

Approximately 12 hours per quarter.

Pembina County Memorial Hospital

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

Wedgewood Manor

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

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!

MISCELLANEOUS

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

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

MDS Coordinator

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

FOR SALE

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

FOR RENT

12 hour shifts Duties include: • Preparing meals • Practicing safe food handling • Assisting in food ordering/putting food order in designated areas.

FOR SALE – Industrial and commerical lots for sale, Langdon, ND. Stein Properties call 256-3109. __________________A19,26,My3Bt

FOR RENT – Apartment available for rent starting May 1. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, $550/month including water and sanitation. Tenants pay electric/heat. Anyone interested can reach me at 701-370-6640. _____________________A26,My3Bt

Work with us!

CHS is hiring the following positions at Milton, Langdon Adams, Calvin: Seasonal Operations Specialist Seasonal Truck Drivers CDL Required Please apply online at chsinc.com

COOK

Experience in culinary is preferred.

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Page 16 – Monday, May 3, 2021

By Rita Maisel

2021 Young Musicians Spring music recitals have existed for at least 80 years or more with some of the early ones sponsored by the Langdon Women’s Club and held in the assembly hall of the Langdon High School. There is no memory of admission charges although that organization did sponsor fundraising events, so it is possible attendance was by invitation. Very likely we got there because one of the neighboring children would be performing. Two of the popular music teachers at that time were Mrs. Bain and Mrs. Dick, who played the organ and piano each Sunday at the Presbyterian Church. My mother, who liked to sing, had joined the choir and got to know both of these ladies quite well. While we had no piano and my mother had taken no lessons herself, she was able to pick out a few fun-type songs on the pump organ which moved to town with us after my grandmother died. Grandma had been sure one day I would learn to play that organ so talked about that often. Fortunately, the aunt remaining on the farm had a piano and no interest in an oldfashioned organ.

When Rodney and I got old enough to reach the pedals, we would sort of play on this organ so piano lessons began for both of us. It was good physical exercise as managing the pedals, the knee swells, etc. required a lot of stretching and movement, but the sounds made were not all pleasant to the listeners or to our teacher when we tried to play the assigned music on her piano. In my memory we were

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only in one recital, and the lessons stopped after that point- both because my brother refused to practice and because the teacher decided I had developed an “organ touch” that could not be corrected.

When you do not have to perform it is fun to attend the recitals and applaud the hard work of the students on the program, and so a life-long habit formed of enjoying these concerts and, in more recent years, writing about them. Some recitals were evening events when driving in the dark or navigating snowbanks and ice made attendance a problem, so the Sunday afternoon concerts became an annual favorite until they were curtailed by pandemic caution. This year the recitals have been revived, and learning they are not like the Sunday services that can be watched later on computer, I called ahead to find out if there might be a seat in an overflow room. Being assured the crowd might be quite small (really it was normal size!), I ventured out to find that recitals are rebounding to a different level.

Both the early and later recitals had students who played numbers from their lesson books but also some who added in a song they had composed. Some students have tried this under the guidance of an outside composer, but the songs this year seemed to have a more personal touch. It is quite safe to say that neither the person writing this nor most of the readers has actually composed a song of their own. So, when three out of four of the new composers are playing in their first recital and the fourth is also performing a song with words he has written, that is quite a big step for creative younger musicians. Impressed by their bravery, I studied the titles chosen to see what clues would arise in the things that cause

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children to think musically. The very youngest composers seem to choose weather and outdoor themes. Others might choose a pet as their inspiration. In other words, they choose things around them that they can see or feel. When you listen to them play their songs it is as if the notes dance from their brains to their fingertips. If the song sounds happy, they may even add a little flourish at the end.

Lisa Schuler, who teaches the musicians at these recitals, mentioned the students had chosen some of their favorites for the event.

Their choices featured moonlight, stars, blue skies, bluebirds, sunrise and sunset, nighttime and dreaming. As they moved up in age, the tastes seemed to change. Two students chose Chopin. Shanna Gette chose a centuries old Prelude by J. S. Bach. Arianna Haraseth combined sports with music playing “Football Fever”, and Drew Peterson played a lively “Dancing Goblins”. The two seniors, both in the first recital and with something like ten years of music lesson, chose more difficult and classical pieces, but they will be playing a wider variety in their senior recitals in June.

The seniors also had a chance to play duets with younger sisters who are musicians in the making.

That comment applies to seventeen students in the recitals who played a duet with a brother or sister, mom, dad, or another relative. This was to make it easier for children social distancing to practice with someone from their own household, and they also made special memories of playing with a relative special in their own life. Yes, there were lots of grandparents and some greatgrandparents attending who have had an influential role in the lives of the young musicians and may have a history of attending recitals since

they or the current parents were the stars of the events. At least one mother mentioned playing when she was as young as kindergarten.

Special thanks to Lisa and other music teachers for all the work they put into events that allow their students to shine.

Growing up I can remember no people my age, regardless of how talented they may have been or thought they were, who had set their sights on Carnagie Hall or Broadway. A few may have thought they could be as popular as Elvis or the Beatles or other remembered groups that followed, but life did not give them that honor or that particular financial reward. Personally, I loved listening to others play the piano or organ and just sort of diddled around playing songs that appealed to me until a Sunday morning when I was still in grade school. The pastor of our country church looked around and noticed none of the regular pianists was present. He announced the hymn, called my name, and announced that I was to play that day. In shock I went to the piano and tried. No, playing for church was not a paid job in those days, and for some today, it is still classed as a labor of love. However timid you may feel, a good song leader can cover a lot of very inept piano efforts. Many years later I am still practicing for Sunday services. The secret to this is that you never quit practicing.

Those who recall being around Maple Manor over the years might remember Zelpha Malo and Rose Malarky who brought their own pianos to the home and spent many hours of their last years playing for their own enjoyment and that of other residents. Many of the residents enjoyed singing, and I remember hearing Rose’s voice rising over the group when someone else

played. Myrtle Gjevre had reached a point where she could no longer play, but she brought handwritten notes or sheets of music out to various events with instructions that she wanted the music included in the service that day, and it was. We also enjoyed the stories of the years she had studied music in Minneapolis. John Buchweitz lent his deep voice to many a song (hymn or western) that he felt the group needed to hear. At Osnabrock there was an Icelandic visitor who wanted me to transpose all the music for the day into a different key because he had only brought one harmonica with him, and its key did not match the songs in their hymnal. And I cannot forget the man who liked to dance in his wheelchair so “play something I can dance to” – even if it happened to be a day for communion or Sunday worship. Music is a living part of our lives for those who listen, play, or sing – or even dance in wheelchairs.

The young musicians of today may grow up to be stars on a wider stage, teachers of many forms of music, or form a garage-type band and play for street dances. They may make records that sell and a few that do not. Some from here have gone on to play in military bands that traveled far away. Others may refine their composing skills and make their mark in that arena. They might be the new church musician at your church or mine or the one who helps to light up the hearts and eyes of people nearing 100 in a care home near you. The hours spent with music will not be lost and will be appreciated long after some of us are gone. Thank you not only for the memories but for the promise of the future you represent.

PROCLAMATION

LAW DAY May 1, 2021

WHEREAS, the Rule of Law is a fundamental concept undergirding justice, freedom and representative government; and WHEREAS, the Rule has been a guiding ideal of constitutional government that can be traced through history from various systems of law, through the Magna Carta and the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, the United States was founded on the principle that voluntary adherence to the Rule of Law expands, rather than limits, the opportunities for freedom; and WHEREAS, the Rule of Law rests upon the idea that no person is so important as to be above the law and conversely no person is so insignificant to be beneath the law; and WHEREAS, the principle that no person is above the law means that there must be limits on government and that government officials must be held accountable for their actions; and

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WHEREAS, the separation of powers among branches of the government is essential to preserving the Rule of Law; and an independent judiciary is essential to a free society and administration of laws; and WHEREAS, a viable democracy requires understanding of the nature and basis of our freedoms and recognition of the individual responsibilities which those freedoms impose; and WHEREAS, the Rule of Law requires an educated citizenry that understands law and demonstrates engaged citizenship; and WHEREAS, the theme for Law Day 2021 is Advancing the Rule of Law Now, encouraging all to fulfill our responsibilities to protect our communities and our democracy.

NOW, THEREFORE, as Governor of the State of North Dakota, I do hereby proclaim May 1, 2021, LAW DAY in the State of North Dakota.

Doug Burgum Governor Alvin A. Jaeger SECRETARY OF STATE