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Turn to Page 5 to read Rita Maisel's Langdon Long Ago. Leon Hiltner gives his Veteran's Service update on Page 7.

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North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has encouraged the residents of the state to practice being ND Smart in order to speed the ND Smart Restart. Now that the executive order that closed 7 percent of the state's economy and resulted in three years worth of unemployment claims over the course of a month and half has expired, many in the area are holding their breath waiting to see if the restart turns out to be smart.

During his press brief on Monday, April 27, Burgum expressed confidence that the state had met six of the eight criteria he outlined April 15 for a ND Smart Restart and noted work continues on the remaining two criteria: protections for the state’s most vulnerable populations, including those in long-term care facilities, and the standard operating procedures that were released the following Tuesday on April 28. The other six criteria are: widespread, rapid testing

capacity; robust contact tracing and infrastructure; targeted, effective quarantine; sufficient health care capacity, hospital/ ICU beds; adequate PPE availability for the health care system and public; and plans for dealing with a resurgence or additional waves of COVID-19.

“We think we're in great shape on six of these eight. We are beginning on the seventh out of the eight, the new standard operating procedures. We

tact business sectors that were closed or had access limited by Executive Order 2020-06.3 that expired on Thursday, April 30.

The high-contact businesses that were restricted included restaurants and bars; hair, nail and tanning salons and other cosmetology-related businesses; tattoo and body piercing businesses; massage therapy facilities; and fitness centers.

“Working together, we can continue to manage the risk of

are continuing to work to ensure that we have protections in place for the most vulnerable,” Burgum said on Tuesday.

The new standard operating procedures apply to all industries in the state, with specific guidance for several high-con-

COVID-19 to the general public and thoughtfully restart those limited sectors of our economy that were restricted as we fought to slow the spread of COVID-19 and ensure hospital capacity to handle any surge in cases,” Burgum said.

CCMH now offering telehealth services to patients Cavalier County Memorial Hospital is constantly looking for new ways to provide the best patient care to the area.

Recently, CCMH announced that they are now able to offer telehealth services for certain patient appointments.

The services are for clinic, physical therapy (PT) and dietitian visits. What makes these visits capable of being through telehealth?

CCMH Chief Operating Officer Darla Roder explained that these are suitable for telehealth as providers are able to visualize, evaluate, instruct, and teach a patient in real time just like they would in an in-house visit. CCMH had started examining this service as a potential way to reach their patients in 2016 but found that it was not a service that rural health clinics or critical access hospitals were allowed to offer according to Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rules. This ability to deliver patient care via telehealth could not have come at a better time as concerns about the spread of coronavirus have limited the time frame for certain appointments.

"Telehealth is a strategy to employ at this time to continue social distancing recommendations and to receive needed medical care. Providing ongoing care of chronic diseases (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, to name a few), medication management, review of labwork/results, and general health counseling are

was signed into law, it allowed RHCs to furnish distant site telehealth services (site where the provider is located) and bill for those services. The provider can provide these services from any location, including their home.

This Act also allows CCMH to provide telephone visits “virtual check-ins”. As soon as CMS gave permission for this service to be offered by RCHs like CCMH, the planning process began. The implementation of telehealth was no easy task, but CCMH had help in their tech support as Matthew Economy jumped at the chance to assist. “[He did the] research and all acceptable telehealth uses. found us a cost effective, easyto It is important to stay on top use telehealth platform. He also of our health during this time,” educated and trained all proCCMH provider Liz Sillers FNP-C viders, nurses and ancillary staff said. in its use. We were able to get it Telehealth services were al- up and available for use within lowed at rural health care(RHC) 2-3 weeks time,” Roder said. facilities such as CCMH on CCMH has subscribed to a March 27 with the initiation of telehealth platform and utilizes the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and a computer with internet access, Economic Security Act (CARES a camera, and a microphone to Act). Prior to this RHCs were provide a secure interaction only allowed to serve as the with patients. While CCMH has originating site (site where the the telehealth set-up handled patient was located) for Medi- on their end of an appointment, care beneficiaries. Once the Act cont. on page 3

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Burgum emphasized that reopening of businesses will be voluntary for those that can meet the protocols. Those who are teleworking are encouraged to continue doing so, and schools will continue to administer distance learning to students. For all industries, the protocols remain relatively similar to what has been mandated by the state already for businesses to follow. Burgum stressed the need for everyone to continue practicing physical distancing and urged the most vulnerable to COVID-19 – those over age 65 and with underlying health conditions – to continue staying home and avoiding crowds.

Many businesses that were deemed essential or that were not included in the restricted in Cavalier County were cautious with many closing their doors and offering pick-up or delivery of goods and by appointment only services. For the businesses in the area that were subject to the executive order, the decision to re-open or not is a tough cont. on page 2

“Blasting” the virus away When Craig Swenson first purchased and started his sandblasting business last fall, his primary market was anyone who needed paint removed. One of the hallmarks of a successful business is its ability to adapt to changes and serve a need. Now, more than ever, what people need is peace of mind that the high

EPA-registered. The disinfectant is effective against many different pathogens, including the history-making and highly contagious coronavirus. The product recommendation is to wait 10 minutes after application before using the area, but Swenson says that he prefers a full 30 minutes to ensure decontamination.

traffic and touch areas are safe, and Swenson is ready to utilize his equipment to help communities stay healthy.

“I bought it for doing blasting on cars, trailers, decks, houses, any type of paint removal. There is an attachment you buy for it. It hooks up to that, and it does a fog of hospital grade disinfectant,” Swenson explained.

The chemical that Swenson uses originates in Texas and is

“We’re proud to be your partner to help keep your workplaces clean and productive and your customers and employees safer during this unprecedented time,” Swenson states.

Some of the areas that Swenson gave as examples for being disinfected include retail store fronts, dumpsters/ trash cans, gas pumps, bars and restaurants, and other cont. on page 2

Although our lobby is closed, our staff is working on-site and from home, to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible service for our valued customers.

Stay safe and healthy!

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Cavalier County Republican

Civic Meetings Cavalier County Commission Tuesday, May 5, 8:30 a.m.

Cavalier County JDA Wednesday, May 6, 4:00 p.m.

Langdon City Commission Monday, May 11, 6:00 p.m.

Munich School District Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 a.m.

Langdon Airport Authority Wednesday, May 13, 5:00 p.m.

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Swenson Blasting __________________continued from Page 1 high traffic areas. Swenson County area as well as outlying notes that areas where children areas such as Devils Lake, Grafwill be such as playgrounds, day ton, and Park River are not out care centers and school facili- of bounds as far as Swenson is ties were high on his priority list concerned. to serve.

“When things open up, you “Any place where people know, this stuff ain’t gone. Peomove. I was thinking mostly of ple are still going to have to be kids and stuff. If they are go- careful,” Swenson commented. ing to be out there playing, Depending on how the coroyou might as well try to protect navirus continues to impact the them,” Swenson said. area, Swenson will assist those Swenson is willing to travel who want to have a safer area wherever he and his service for all. Call Craig Swenson for an are needed. The entire Cavalier appointment at 303-877-1868.

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Reopening businesses __________________________________________continued from Page 1 one. other things just to be easier to I feel if we want to reopen and The Langdon Activity Center sanitize between clients,” Mo- stay open - we need to all exhibDirector, Chelsea Graber, has stoller explained. it extreme personal responsibilbeen preparing for when the Being self-employed, Mo- ity,” McGauvran said. executive order would be lifted. stoller thinks that businesses Tara Domres, owner of CutGraber stated that the Activity like hers need to start working ting Edges Hair Salon on Main Center will be opening to the again ”but being smart about Street Langdon, will not be public on Monday, May 4 with it”. To clients that are scheduled opening immediately. Domres operating hours of Monday to get a massage, there will be expressed that to open now is through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 some individual responsibil- “insane” and will wait at least a p.m. The state-issued rules for ity - if they are not feeling well week or two to evaluate her opthe Center to reopen have al- they will need to reschedule tions before making the deciready been reviewed by Graber, when they are feeling better. sion to have clients back in her and a plan is ready to begin to She notes that being restricted chair. allow for the residents that use from social activity and not be“I just don't feel it's the right the facility to once again enjoy ing able to produce income has time to open up yet. Cases are it. definitely taken a mental toll, too close to home. [I will] wait “For now, with the restric- and she is sure she is not alone. it out a couple more weeks and tions put in place, we will be “Having some normalcy is see how it is then. I don't want allowing two people upstairs going to benefit a lot of us. We to get sick or risk giving it to to workout at a time, and there don't know when COVID will someone else,” Domres said. will be a sign up sheet with time be over with for sure. How long Glitz & Glam owner Barbara blocks that people can reserve can self-employed people like Crockett shared that she has with chunks of time in between me make it if we didn't open?” some definite mixed feelings on so that staff can clean," Graber Mostoller said. the issue of reopening her shop explained.

Like Mostoller, there are nu- and resuming salon services.

The time sheets will also en- merous self-employed business With a vaccine projected to be sure that there is not an overlap owners in the communities of at least a year and half from beof people using the space. Lori Cavalier County and surround- ing available to the masses, it Dettler will continue to offer ing area that primarily offer is not possible to make it that her classes online. The gym's health and beauty services. long with no income. Crockmost popular use, open walk- The cosmetology sector, that ett knows there are several ing, is also an option so long as was not the first to be limited, people that have not received those making use of the space is the another sector that had any help with unemployment, are staying 6 feet apart while the sudden stop in services as loans, and/or a stimulus check there. Graber also stresses that a result of the executive order. and things are getting tight for there will be no key fob access Hair and nail salons in Langdon them. However, Crockett does to the Center, and locker rooms offered their views on whether think it is a dangerous move for will be closed. Drop-in child to reopen now or wait a few the vulnerable population. care during the evening is also weeks.

“I get it. But will it be worth suspended for the time being.

Primped and Polished owner the price we will pay, the lives These new protocols are all in and stylist Chelsea McGauvran of our loved ones? Most would line with the state issued rules believes we are heading into say absolutely not! We deal with “The 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. is a incredibly challenging and con- a great deal of clients that fall temporary time right now with troversial territory. She knows into the 'risk category' and I am the restrictions just so we have that she has the ability to learn terrified for them. I would never that many more time blocks for proper disinfection protocol forgive myself if they contractpeople to reserve. After all re- and that it will take practice to ed COVID in my salon,” Crockstrictions are lifted, we will go implement it properly. She still ett said. “So it is imperative that to summer hours of 6 a.m. to 2 plans to open but at a much we ensure our safety and the p.m.,” Graber said. slower pace than Mostoller. safety of our clients and have a Kristi Mostoller, owner and “Primped and Polished, as we solid game plan before we can massage therapist at Pristine knew it, is currently no longer. re-open. Truthfully, I don’t think Massage in Langdon, is looking We need to make changes to we will be able to acquire the forward to flexing her fingers the way we do things to evolve required PPE and cleaning supto help others relax once again. as an industry. The line between plies in time for a Friday openMostoller plans to resume her the beauty industry and the ing.” massage therapy services on healthcare industry can someTrue Beauty Salon owner Monday, May 4 as well. times seem thin. I feel now, Alyssa Plummer echoes Crock“There are protocols I need more than ever, that line will ett's concerns, not only for her to follow. I will need to wear a blur with the PPE/infection con- health and her clients' health mask and so will clients. And trol protocol we will implement and safety but also on the liketemperatures need to be taken to do our jobs as safely as poscont. on page 3 before appointment, and a few sible. COVID-19 is serious, and

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all our wonderful teachers at St. Alphonsus School.

We want to recognize all of you, especially this year for all your expertise, patience and compassion you show our kids and families everyday!

Thank you from all the parents, parishioners and St. Alphonsus School Board.

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Langdon City Commission conducts business

The Langdon City Commission held their second virtual meeting via the Zoom application on April 27, covering a wide assortment of city business.

The Commission discussed the recent removal of trees from Main Street of Langdon and the issue of what to do to make sure the sidewalks are safe for pedestrian use. Langdon City Auditor RoxAnne Hoffarth, along with commissioners, reviewed the options available to the city including filling in the empty space somehow or covering the grated area. Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Barb Mehlhoff joined the meeting and explained the City of Langdon Beautification Committee’s ‘Adopt a Planter’ program. There are 24 planters available in the program with interest for more. The Commission and Mehlhoff discussed the possibility of expanding the program to other area organizations such as churches to adopt a planter and placing the large planters over the open grates during the summer. The commissioners will reach out to those they feel may be interested in the program.

Moore Engineering’s Andrew Aakre joined the video conference and gave updates on the work left to be completed for Phase 2 and the corrective work that is needed. Commissioner Darin Kaercher requested to join the walk-thru with Aakre

to view the work needed. Aakre also explained that the cost of corrective work would be at the cost of the contractor in accordance with the performance clause. Aakre expects construction activity to begin soon.

Hoffarth will soon begin work on the budget and addressed the commissioners on options regarding the multiple business utilities fee. Hoffarth shared what rates had been in the past and gave a suggested fee for current businesses operating in the same location. The Commission discussed the reasoning for eliminating the charge and going to a fee. There was some concerns about the amount of garbage and water usage as well as how to enforce payment on one business without affecting the others. The current minimum charge is over $100 with the Commission discussing the possibility of implementing a fairer fee closer to the $50 range. The reasoning for this is that, as time goes one, more and more businesses will more than likely house in one location versus having a single business store front. It was decided to table this issue and consider the options.

In Other Business Jocelyn Jennings addressed the Commission seeking information on what she needs to do for her new home-based business of electrolysis hair removal. Langdon City Attorney Quentin Wenzel stated that

CCMH Telehealth __________________continued from Page 1 what the patients need to utilize they need to live a healthy life. this service is pretty simple and Jessica Waslaski, DPT, shared, something that most already “I think it is going very well. The have. Patients will need a device telehealth platform where pasuch as a smart phone, tablet or tients are seen via video/audio computer with internet access is easy to use for both patients and a working microphone and and providers. My patients have camera. enjoyed completing their PT “As long as you have a smart visits from the comfort of their phone, tablet or computer. You own home and continuing to can have a “sick” visit or “well” progress in physical therapy." visit through the clinic whether CCMH is also are offering “ for you or a family member, a virtual check-in” appointments. physical therapy appointment These are clinic telephone apfor treatment or exercise, a di- pointments with a patient’s etitian appointment for con- provider. These are scheduled sultation or education,” Roder like a regular appointment but stated. are limited to 15 minutes or less The benefits of the telehealth and are evaluated for a simple services are not limited to one issue related to an acute or main area either. While be- chronic health issue. The teleing able to have any of these health services are allowed to services available reduces risk be offered by CCMH until Defor contracting COVID-19, the cember 31, 2020, unless COVshear convenience is also a plus. ID-19 continues to be an issue.

Patients can now meet with Contact CCMH today to schedtheir provider from virtually ule your telehealth or virtual anywhere and receive the care check-in today.

Virtual CCJDA Board Meeting To comply with COVID-19 guidance regarding gathering in groups of 10 or more, CCJDA will be holding their board meeting virtually on May 6 at 7:30 a.m.

The public can attend virtually by visiting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85776738828?pwd= SytFK2FzQVljZ0crWFpTcWYwemVCUT09 or by calling any of the following numbers: 1-346-248-7799, 1-408-638-0968, 1-669-900-6833 or 1-301-715-8592 and entering Meeting ID: 857 7673 8828 Password: 526709

The Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC) feels it's time to have a little fun, so we are having a contest.

Actually we are doing TWO CONTESTS! First one runs May1-8 and the second runs May 9-15.

Start posting pictures (May 1 - May 8) of your local purchases (or your delivery orders) from any LACC businesses, tag the Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce & the business you purchased from and be entered into a drawing for $100 IN LANGDON BUCKS. The second contest runs (May 9 - 15).

Of course we ask you to submit a different picture than you did the first week.

Please submit as many pics as you want.

Don't forget to tag the LACC & the business you are supporting.

#shoplangdon #shoplocal

Your purchase can be anything from a cup of coffee to a new John Deere combine!

there were no city ordinances that would restrict her from opening or operating. The commissioners gave Jennings the go-ahead and wished her good luck.

Commissioner Marty Tetrault addressed the Commission on behalf of an individual who is looking to bid on property owned by the city. The land in question is located in the industrial park of the west city limits.

Currently utilized as a snowfield, the individual is interested in purchasing a section of the property. Tetrault was in support of releasing the property to bid. It was discussed further with Langdon Sanitation Supervisor Tom Beauchamp citing some concerns about the potential for his department’s needs to expand to that very area. The Commission approved putting the specific area of interest to bid with a minimum bid of $1,500 per acre.

Business owner Janelle Schefter joined the meeting and requested the city cost share the repair of the curb and gutter in front of her business.

Currently, Lance Schill has construction and cement work being done across the street and has offered to work with Schefter to improve her broken curb and gutter. Tetrault stated that he would visit the business and determine if the level of deterioration had reached the level that the city could participate in a cost share with Schefter.

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Monday, May 4, 2020 – Page 3 Reopening businesses ______________continued from Page 2 lihood that her salon would be still rising and getting closer to unable to attain the necessary home all the time. I will reevaluPPE. Services across the state, ate my decision next Friday and specifically those in the (May 8) and decide whether to personal service industry, will open on Monday, May 11,” Anbe ordering from the same sup- derson stated in her Instagram ply companies. With the bom- post on Tuesday, April 28. bardment from North Dakota, The restaurant and bar inlet alone from other states, they dustry had to adapt to take will be unable to process orders out and off-sale only style serin a timely fashion. Plummer vice. Some of the most popular will be waiting until May 11 to haunts in Cavalier County have start serving clients. already made the decision on "I am not even close to being when and how they will reopen. prepared mentally or supply- Langdon Eagles Club stated wise to start serving clients. I they would be opening under feel like him [Gov. Burgum] only the new guidelines on May 1. giving us a few days to order Eagles is not alone in this move and find supplies to meet the to re-open with Jesse Johnson, very strict guidelines is insane! owner of Tom's Lounge and Where are we suppose to get Sporty's Bar and Grill, stating masks from? Do we supply cli- that Tom's Lounge will open on ents with masks? Do we charge Friday. Sporty's Bar will open on clients for masks? Do we raise Saturday and the dining room prices because we have to now on Monday, May 4. Meanwhile, factor in more disinfecting and just a few miles south in Nekoalso new supplies we have nev- ma, The Pain Reliever stated in er had to use before, which is a social media post that even also not fair to do during a time though they can welcome evof distress. I feel like there are so eryone back, they have decided many unanswered questions,” to remain closed at this time Plummer said. and will announce a re-open Michele Anderson owns In- date on their Facebook page. finity Nails and released a state“This was not an easy deciment to her social media within sion, though your health and a few hours of the protocols be- safety are a priority to us. Thank ing released. Anderson notes you for your continued support! that there are strict guidelines Stay healthy,” Bob Wilhelmi, for cleaning and sanitation, not owner of the Pain Reliever, said. only for her but for her clients as Other establishments had well, that need to be followed in not announced or decided at order to reopen. The small busi- time of print, and patrons are ness owner is also concerned, encouraged to call those indilike Crockett and Plummer, that vidual businesses for informashe will not be able to have the tion on re-opening. For those necessary items ordered to al- interested in businesses that low her to reopen, noting that were not required to close, some are not even available un- along with places of worship, til mid-June. on their status of resuming ser“I have thought about this, vices, patrons are also encourand I have made the decision to aged to call those individual stay closed for one more week entities for information. as the cases in North Dakota are

WE ARE BACK OPEN! We will be implementing the ND Smart Restart Protocols for your safety and our staff

• Dues have been sent out by the National Eagles Club. Please watch for your mailing. Dues can be dropped off or mailed.

• We want to thank everyone for your support, and we look forward to serving everyone again!

• No BINGO, Black Jack or Pig Wheel until further notice Every Wednesday: Broasted Chicken 5-8 p.m.

Ever y Friday: Burger Night 5-8 p.m .

Watch for Saturday suppers to restart soon

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New options for Clinic, Dietician and Therapy visits!

NEW virtual services are now available for our Community!

CCMH and Clinics are now offering a variety of Telehealth services.

Want to see your Primary Care Provider, the Dietitian or Physical Therapist from the comfort of your own home?

Would you like to talk to your Provider, Dietitian or Therapist about a concern regarding you or a family member through your computer, smart phone or your tablet?

You can now schedule an appointment with any of our Providers, including our Dietitian or Physical Therapists, by just calling the hospital or Clinic!

CCMH and Clinics are now giving you 2 options that do not require in-person visits. These choices are: • Telehealth • Virtual Check-In Telehealth visits are real-time, face-to-face visits conducted on your computer or phone.

Just call one of our Clinics and schedule an appointment with your Provider. A nurse will then call you back and “room” you like an “in person visit”. Once you have discussed your medical issues with the nurse, simply go to the website cavaliercountyhospital.com and “click here for Telemed services” you will then select your Provider and be placed in a virtual waiting room.

You are now just moments away from being joined by your Provider!

For Physical Therapy telehealth appointment just call the Therapy Department and either Sarah or Jessica will send a link to your phone or computer and discuss your treatment plan. 256-6184 For a Dietitian visit just contact your Provider at the CCMH Clinic for a referral. Kaci will then contact you and send you a link to your cell phone or computer for your virtual session or you can click on the link on our website or Facebook page.

Virtual Check-ins (Phone Visits) Now you can call your Provider and have a brief (15 minute or less) conversation over the phone without having to come to the Clinic or Hospital. The visit cannot be related to a medical visit within the last 7 days or lead to an appointment within the next 24 hours.

Just call and schedule your appointment with a receptionist today!

If you would like to sign up for the patient portal just contact a receptionist at one of our Clinics or the Hospital.

Covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial insurances. All co-pays and cost-sharing may be waived. If you have questions regarding insurance coverage for these visits, please contact your insurance carrier.

Please understand that most, but not all visits, are appropriate to be completed via telehealth.

Website: cavaliercountyhospital.com Facebook- Cavalier County Memorial Hospital and Clinics Langdon Clinic 256-6120 Hospital 256-6100 Walhalla Clinic 549-2711

Opinion

Page 4 – Monday, May 4, 2020

Cavalier County Republican

Upside Down Under

By Marvin Baker

Bring back the League.…

Looking through old copies of the newspaper lately, there was an entry in 1980 in which someone was trying to resurrect the Nonpartisan League, and a meeting was scheduled for a constitutional convention in Rugby. If my memory is right, the Nonpartisan League political party merged with the Democratic Party in 1956 and became what it is today, the Democratic-NPL Party. Obviously that meeting in Rugby didn’t go too far in bringing back a political party that took the state by storm for six years and created the Bank of North Dakota and the North Dakota Mill & Elevator.

Back then, in 1916, when Nonpartisan Lynn Frazier was elected governor, the need was because farmers in the state felt powerless against the grain millers in Minneapolis and wanted to be able to control their own destiny. And when farmers went to the legislature to complain about it, they were told to “go home and slop the hogs.” That didn’t set well with a lot of people, so they started a grassroots organization behind the leadership of A.C. Townley and ran the previous legislature out on its ear.

North Dakota had spoken. The Nonpartisan League headed the government until 1922 when things began to change once again. Maybe somebody should try to bring back the Nonpartisan League now. There are so many people who are

disgusted with both major political parties and don’t know what to do. If there was a third party that was completely different than the other two, there is no doubt it would quickly gain popularity.

The problem is leadership, or lack of it. We can bring the Nonpartisan League back, but we all know we can’t bring A.C. Townley or Lynn Frazier back. There has to be leadership willing to work hard to make it succeed and to stand up against the establishment that thinks it’s infallible. There are a lot of stories, far too many to even list in this space, but the Nonpartisan League helped a lot of people while it was in existence, and historians attest that the league did a good job of running state government.

Is it possible to find that magic again?

North Dakota needs something to take us further into the 21st Century, just like the League did in the second decade of the last century. This should also be going on across the nation. The United States hasn’t been this divided since the Civil War, and this time it’s not about war, it’s about politics. If there was a third party? You’re thinking there is a third party in the Libertarians. But there wasn’t enough shock value.

When you tell somebody you don’t like Trump, they automatically assume you voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016.

When you tell somebody you don’t like Clinton, they automatically assume you voted for Trump. Some of us voted for Gary Johnson, but most people just can’t seem to grasp onto that. And it’s too bad. Johnson had North Dakota ties, he made New Mexico fiscally responsible as governor, and he was very popular

New NDNA president says newspapers welcome the future Matthew Von Pinnon, editor of The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, has been elected president of the North Dakota Newspaper Association, the 127th person to lead the association in its 134year history.

Von Pinnon was elected April 23 in a vote which, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, was conducted electronically. He succeeds Karen Speidel, editor of the News Monitor, which covers rural communities in the southeastern corner of the state.

Von Pinnon said he is humbled and excited to help lead an organization that plays such an important role in our state.

“Our profession has never faced greater challenges, he said.

“But newspapers have always rallied their communities to successfully navigate the most pressing problems, and with ingenuity and a can-do spirit, we can overcome our great obstacles, too.”

He said doing so will require “banding together like never before, strongly embracing new delivery methods and boldly welcoming the future while honoring our past.”

Cecile Wehrman of Journal Publishing in Crosby and Tioga, was elected first vice president of NDNA and Amy Dalrymple Molter, editor of The Bismarck Tribune, was elected second vice president.

Von Pinnon has been with The Forum since 1994 and has been editor since 2006. His first newspaper job was delivering The Forum when he was a youngster growing up in Moorhead.

He graduated from Moorhead High School and Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead.

Wehrman started her news career in television, before becoming editor of The Journal in Crosby and eventually purchasing Journal Publishing, operator of the Crosby and Tioga papers.

Dalrymple Molter has worked in newspaper newsrooms for 17 years, starting with The Forum and then Forum News Service. She joined The Bismarck Tribune in June 2017, and was

named editor in June 2019.

NDNA members also elected two new directors.

Lesa VanCamp of the Valley News and Views in Drayton was elected to a full two-year term after being appointed last year to complete a partial term.

Allison Olimb of the Walsh County Press in Park River was elected to her first two-year term on the board.

Continuing on the NDNA board are Cole Short, publisher of the Hillsboro Banner, and Amy Wobbema, publisher of the New Rockford Transcript.

Elections also were held for three positions on the NDNA Hall of Fame Committee. Re-elected were Duane Schatz of Elgin, former publisher of the Grant County News and Carson Press, and Mike Jacobs, former editor and publisher of the Grand Forks Herald. Elected to her first term was Jill Friesz of GS Publishing, with operates a group of four southwestern ND weekly newspapers.

NDNA is a newspaper trade association that represents the 86 daily and weekly newspapers in the state.

Newspaper foundation elects directors The NDNA Education Foundation conducted its annual election at the same time as the NDNA election.

Kirsten Stromsodt, director of news operations at Forum Communications, was elected to a second three-year term on the foundation board.

Elected to her first three-year term was Jill Friesz, president of GS Publishing of Elgin. Friesz’ company operates weekly newspapers at Elgin, Carson, New England and Hettinger.

With the election, long-time foundation director Mike Gackle of Garrison concluded his tenure as a member of the board.

The NDNA Education Foundation is a charitable non-profit whose mission is to advocate for literacy, journalism education and the First Amendment. It does so through internships, scholarships, continuing journalism education and more.

while he was governor in Santa Fe. It’s unfortunate Johnson didn’t get more votes in 2016, which brings me back to the two parties.

It seems like there has been nothing but complaining about the other party, but those complainers don’t even acknowledge the Libertarian Party.

Perhaps a Nonpartisan League style party could shake things up a bit like it did 100 years ago. There has to be some kind of spark to get us back on the track this nation should be on. However, a third-party candidate has never won a U.S. presidential election. Someone as popular as Theodore Roosevelt couldn’t do it in 1912, nor could rich man Ross Perot in 1992.

What a third party can do is keep two main parties honest. We see it all the time in Canada with the Bloc Quebecois and the NDP. They get seats in Parliament and have to be officially recognized. That should happen in North Dakota and in the United States government. It never hurts to have more than two choices, especially when you’re completely disgusted with the other two choices.

What would it take to have a legitimate third party? One-hundred years ago, Townley made calls to farms all across the state. Today, the Internet can move a lot faster than Townley’s Model T. It doesn’t hurt to have a third opinion. Otherwise, politics will continue to stagnate.

Working together, we can achieve a safe ND Smart Restart Since this historic journey began with the first case of COVID-19 being confirmed in North Dakota on March 11, we have learned much about this insidious disease. We have learned that it spreads quickly and without regard for borders. We have learned that it takes loved ones too soon and disrupts livelihoods too often, leaving behind a wake of emotional and economic hardship.

We have also learned much about ourselves.

In the six weeks since I challenged all of us to let go of being “North Dakota tough” and embrace being “North Dakota smart,” you have answered the call. Today we have one of the lowest COVID-19 positive test rates in the nation, an exceptionally low number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, and one of the highest per-capita testing rates in the country.

In every county, every tribal nation and every corner of our state, you have demonstrated the power of individual responsibility in slowing the spread of the coronavirus. You have shown tremendous resolve and resilience in response to our targeted, pragmatic approach to this pandemic, and your actions have literally saved lives.

To our health care workers, for their courage and heroism on the front lines of this war against an invisible enemy, we extend our undying gratitude and respect. To the North Dakota businesses that have innovated and adapted to survive while also supporting their employees –those displaced and those who kept working – you have our deepest thanks for paving the way to the new normal.

And for all of you and the immeasurable and often painful sacrifices you have made thus far – forgoing family gatherings and funerals, closing businesses, missing birthday parties and other milestones, guiding our K-12 and college students through distance learning – you have made a profound difference in the lives of your fellow citizens, and for this we are immensely

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By Melissa Anderson May the Fourth be with you During these trying times of isolation and social distancing, marathons have become popular. There is an unending supply of television and movies to choose from. The streaming services of today provide ample opportunity to binge on favorites.

For me and my house, there has been a varied selection- from classic movies of childhood to the newest movies that were going to the big screen but got diverted to the small, to documentaries (no, we did not watch the tiger one) and educational shows. One of the marathons took place in galaxies far, far away.

There is a litany of options when it comes to enjoying the saga of The Force. Cartoons, live action, spin offs - there is something for everyone.

Of course, the most popular se-

ries currently features Baby Yoda or as the character is officially known - “the child”. The geekdom has already heavily discussed what the proper form of reference should be.

It’s Baby Yoda.

So what makes this series the one to watch? It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is the allure for the series, but what is easy to see is that, while the show may be called the Mandolorian, it’s actually the Baby Yoda show. There is a bit of everything for the audience, from hard core action-adventure featuring explosions and battles to the softer side as Mando takes the Baby Yoda on a journey with him.

It’s good stuff, reminiscent of an old western, actually, the reformed bounty hunter and the reason he forsakes his occupation and returns to the ways of his people. I encourage one and all to watch a few episodes. While Mando may not be a Jedi, there is the holiday known to all of Star Wars fans that I shall observe. May the fourth be with you.

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As we brace ourselves for the likelihood that this virus will continue to cause disruption for weeks, months, perhaps even years, we remain steadfast in our resolve to fight for every life and every livelihood.

That’s what North Dakota Smart Restart is all about.

Working together – as North Dakotans do better than anyone during a crisis – we can continue to reduce the risk to the general public and especially our most vulnerable populations. And in doing so, we can thoughtfully restart those limited sectors of our economy that were restricted as we fought to slow the spread of COVID-19 and ensure hospital capacity to handle any surge in cases.

The vast majority of North Dakota’s economy has remained open through this crisis. Our success has hinged on a low-mandate, high-compliance approach, and North Dakotans have done their part. It was up to you, and you came through.

Now, as we move into the next stage with an even lighter touch of government mandates, we’re counting even more on the individual responsibility of citizens and employers to protect their team members and customers.

We encourage North Dakotans to embrace this North Dakota Smart Restart plan as a roadmap to a better, safer and healthier tomorrow for employers, employees and customers alike. This applies not only to those businesses affected by executive orders, but to all businesses as we enter this new normal.

The fight against COVID-19 is far from over. We may very well still be in the first leg of this long, difficult journey. The coronavirus remains as contagious as ever and just as threatening to those most vulnerable – the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. For their safety, we urge them to stay home for at least two more weeks after business restrictions are eased.

We are comfortable proceeding at this juncture with the conditions I outlined on March 15 as a prerequisite for North Dakota Smart Restart. Our rapid testing and contact tracing grow more robust by the day. We possess the skillsets and capacity to quickly identify and contain future outbreaks. We can move forward with optimism that we likely won’t need broad statewide orders. But we must be prepared to conduct targeted closures of schools, churches, businesses and manufacturing plants if they experience a hot-spot outbreak.

Despite our ongoing challenges, I remain optimistic that North Dakotans will draw upon our state’s deeply engrained values of personal responsibility, common sense and caring for our families, neighbors and communities.

We will move forward as one North Dakota – in liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable – and emerge stronger than ever.

Governor Doug Burgum Why Congress needs to support your local news sources in this crisis During this coronavirus pandemic, access to accurate and trustworthy information in your community is as critical to life under quarantine and as sought after as hand sanitizer and face masks.

Your local newspaper provides the news and information unique to your community. Where are the testing sites and who’s eligible, which businesses are open, what is the local online unemployment benefit application process, and much more. But your access to local news and information is gravely threatened by the economic carnage COVID-19 has wrought.

While local newspapers continue to field reporters and bring news and advice from public health authorities in

print and online — at considerable cost — their revenues have all but disappeared as the businesses that were their most important advertisers were shuttered. That’s why America’s Newspapers and other organizations representing local news providers are asking Congress to take urgent action to ensure you don’t lose your vital sources of timely and trustworthy information.

First, we’re asking that Congress expand and clarify the Payroll Protection Program to ensure it covers all local newspapers and news broadcasters. While some of these outlets may be owned by large organizations, they must survive on their own. It’s only fair that they should be included in any expansion of the program. These loans will keep the newspaper employees — your neighbors — on their payrolls and help get the news to you in print as well as online. We appreciate the bipartisan letter of April 19th from U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Boozman (R-AR) that requested waiving the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) affiliation rule to allow local media outlets to access funding, pointing to the critical role these outlets play in keeping communities healthy and informed.

Second, we are asking that the Trump Administration direct current federal government advertising funds to local news and media outlets.

These public service and informative ads could be similar to the ones running right now about the U.S. Census.

They could carry critical government information about data from the CDC, access to small business loans, medical resources for families and other important topics. We’re asking for a commitment that would be spent in an equitable manner across all local news providers.

We also believe that there should be an immediate relief package that is based on total newsroom employees.

Some local news organizations won’t survive without some type of immediate grant or infusion that is tied to the organization’s employees who directly work in the newsroom.

This is not a demand for an industry bailout by local news providers.

Instead, these measures recognize that local news publishers are on the information front line of the coronavirus pandemic, providing a public service vital to keeping our communities safe, secure and sustained during this unprecedented public health crisis.

Please contact the offices of your senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress and tell them you support expanding the Payroll Protection Program to include your local news source and that the federal government should use your local newspapers or news broadcaster to convey important information through public service ads. And finally, let them know that a grant based on newsroom employees is critical at this time. Visit www.usa. gov/elected-officials for their contact information.

Take this easy action to ensure that your access to local information doesn’t become another victim to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you and may you and your family remain safe and informed during this difficult time.

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Langdon Long Ago

Graduation 2020 - Part 2 Centennial book stories and calls from families produced so many more connections to fourth generation families at local schools that this week we want to cover the remaining families from Langdon as well as some from Munich and Edmore.

Alexandria Domres has her roots in Wales High School where her great-grandmother, Bernice Schmidt Domres, graduated in the 1930s. We do not have the full listing of Wales graduates to consult, but Bernice now makes her home in Langdon and will enjoy the graduation when it arrives.

Christopher Becker has a long line of teachers in his ancestry and probably should be counted as a 5th or 6th generation graduate. He is the great-great-grandson of both John McBride and Ruby Moore. On his father’s side there were a number of McBrides who entered the teaching profession, and when John came to homestead at Milton, he chose farming and politics at the state level over the classroom. However, his daughter, Elizabeth (Bessie), was an early teacher before marrying Everette Cheatley and becoming Chris’s great-grandmother. Ruby Moore was a great-great-grandmother who taught in Gordon Township when her granddaughter, Anne, was a child and her student from Grade 1 through Grade 8. Anne grew up to be Chris’s grandmother.

Raquel Bata’s family is another that has been in the Langdon area for many years, but the earliest graduate from her family whose name came up on graduation lists was her great-grandmother, Edna Zettle Berger, who graduated from St. Alphonsus in 1936. In the back of my mind is a memory of Edna telling me about her mother or aunt teaching near Mt. Carmel and riding a bicycle to school whenever she could. It was a time when many teachers reached school on horseback or driving a pony cart.

About a dozen other LAHS grads might also be fourth generation graduates, but the details did not have enough supporting information for this week. Some families are not in any of the local family history books, and their stories can surface later. Because of this, I apologize to the grads who were missed and will go on to Munich and Edmore.

Looking for heritage of both Munich and Edmore graduates meant a few road blocks - some names appeared in none of their local history books, and others were eventually located in the Hampden book. By actual count, I am not sure I know any of the parents of these graduates, but sometimes great-grandparents surface where you did not expect them to be.

Blaine Perry is a good example of that. Yes, I know or knew Don and Viola Pankratz and remember one or both telling me they graduated from Bible School and that other grandparents included a lady named Marion who taught school. n the back of my mind, this lady had been a Herbel, and I knew lots of Herbels (all related) who had various school jobs. But the teacher named Marion who read lots of library books turned out to be Marion Bartel, whose maiden name was not Herbel. The correct Marion was married to Robert Albrecht who had graduated from Langdon High School in 1948. His wife had taught for almost thirty years, raised eight children and worked on the Munich book! Both would make Blaine a fourth generation graduate - a fact missed when his sister graduated.

Next on the list was Brett Myers whose sisters graduated a few years back. My memory was that the sisters were twins, but the grandparents were missing from my notes.

Hanna Haider is the third child in her immediate family to graduate from Munich, but researching her name brought up what some call “The H Factor” in Munich history. If you go to Trier Township for school or cemetery records, you run into page after page of “H” names: Haider, Harder, Haus, Helten, Hettwer, Hoffmann, and this year four of the nine Munich gradu-

ates: Hanna, Logan Harder, Joshua Hettwer and Nicole Hettwer. When you read their interesting family stories you find they seem to have even more connections and especially the Heltner and Hettwer families mention twins. Josh has twin sisters who graduated not long ago as well.

The next interesting thing about the ‘H’ families is that they liked lots of children. One family had ten daughters meaning there were quite a few married names to sort through.

And because they were somewhat related, their stories overlapped.

Several mentioned being born in the Rhineland part of Germany and coming to Stearns County, Minn.

There were marriages and baptisms “at Lake Henry”, and then from 1898 to pre-WWI they began settling in Trier Township. The first students of this group I met were contestants at a spelling bee or Mathcounts bright kids, of course, and living on old family farms. But I did not find fourth generation graduates.

The next name was Marissa Peebles. Yes, I knew her great-grandmother, Gladys Porter Peebles, and remembered her brothers and that the McLeod side of her family came from Milton. Gladys had graduated at Calvin almost a century ago.

Rachel Weston, like her brother and sister, is also a fourth generation graduate. Their great-grandmother, originally Irene South, had come to North Dakota as a young girl with her parents. They lived west of Hannah so Irene went to Hannah High School where she graduated in 1930.

She married Ervin Weston, and over the years I also knew both Rachel’s Weston and Turner grandparents and can remember Rachel as a toddler at Border Central events.

And then there is Ordale Morstad, whose story was found in the Hampden book. As other schools closed or boundaries changed, their family attended several schools. One grandmother graduated from Loma and other grandparents from Hampden while his parents graduated from Edmore. Langdon teams will miss him as well.

There is less information on the Edmore graduates, although some of their relatives have great stories

Gov. Doug Burgum and Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer released “North Dakota Smart Restart” protocols for businesses resuming or continuing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the state’s number of active cases declined with a record number of recoveries.

The protocols released today include operating standards for all industries, as well as specific guidance for several high-contact business sectors that were closed or had access limited by Executive Order 2020-06.3, which is set to expire Thursday, April 30.

Those high-contact sectors include restaurants and bars; hair, nail and tanning salons and other cosmetology-related businesses; tattoo and body piercing businesses; massage therapy facilities; and fitness centers. ND Smart Restart protocols will be provided for theaters within the next couple days, and for music/entertainment venues and large recreational facilities at a later date.

Burgum stressed the need for North Dakotans to continue practicing physical distancing and urged the most vulnerable to COVID-19 – those over age 65 and with underlying health conditions – to continue staying home and avoiding crowds.

“Working together, we can continue to manage the risk of COVID-19 to the general public and thoughtfully restart those limited sectors of our economy that were restricted as we fought to slow the spread of COVID-19 and ensure

hospital capacity to handle any surge in cases,” Burgum said.

The North Dakota Department of Commerce organized and coordinated six workgroups representing businesses affected by Executive Order 2020-6.3. More than 60 members of the business community volunteered to help develop the protocols.

“The goal of these workgroups was to ask the professionals closest to the work, their community and their customers to arrive at North Dakota Smart Restart protocols that are practical and effective at controlling infection to keep their employees and customers safe, and that inspire consumer confidence so that we may gradually achieve our new normal,” Kommer said.

For all industries, the protocols call for: • Adhering to CDC guidelines for businesses and employers and North Dakota Department of Health recommendations for the public.

• Completing a workplace assessment tool for COVID-19.

• Limiting the number of people occupying the facility to ensure 6 feet of distance from one another, and marking 6-foot increments where lines form.

• Posting signage at all entrances informing employees and customers to avoid entering if they have cough or fever, maintain 6-foot distance, wash their hands and limit unnecessary contact.

• Encouraging use of cloth face

coverings for employees and contracted workers whose duties require close contact with other employees and/or the public.

• Providing for contactless payment systems and disinfecting all payment portals, pens, etc.

• Providing hand sanitizer, soap and water or effective disinfectant at or near entrances and in other appropriate areas.

• Regularly disinfecting hightouch surfaces.

• Developing policies and procedures for prompt identification and isolation of sick staff and customers.

• Encouraging customers to download the Care19 app to increase contact tracing success.

Burgum emphasized that reopening of businesses will be voluntary for those that can meet the protocols. Those who are teleworking are encouraged to continue doing so, and schools will continue to administer distance learning to students.

The NDDoH today confirmed 49 additional cases of COVID-19 out of 1,289 tests, bringing the state’s total to 991 confirmed cases. With 59 newly recovered cases today, the number of active cases decreased by 10 to 563 active cases. Twenty-five people are currently hospitalized and 19 people with COVID-19 have died.

For more information on the state’s COVID-19 response, visit www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus or www.ndresponse.gov.

By Rita Maisel

Burgum releases ND Smart Restart protocols for businesses operating through COVID-19 pandemic

Lots for Sale

Things get old fast enough without buying them old, build new!

Why live in the cold north, when you can live in the sunny south, 500 feet off State Highway #1? All lots face south, you pick the lot size.

Maybe you want a toy shop along with your new home!

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to tell. We found no family histories for Denae Trottier or Nathan Horner who may not have grown up in Edmore. Callie Ronnigen is a current favorite of sports reporters but came to Edmore after their centennial book was printed.

Jadyn Harpstad’s story surfaced in the Hampden book, and either there are Harpstads in the Morstad family or Morstads in the Harpstad family.

Jayden’s father graduated from Munich and grandparents from Hampden. Without being able to check all the details, I believe the Melland side of their family lived near Loma in the early 1940s or about the time the Loma High School closed. Boys had been drafted or were not enrolling, and girls had tried some correspondence courses. Some decided to enroll at other schools, and some of these girls came to Langdon. I met one when the LHS class of 1945 had a reunion. Her maiden name was Dorothy Melland, and 50 years af-

ter graduating, she was Mrs. Robert Harpstad of Hampden, great-grandmother of Jadyn Harpstad.

And then there was the first name mentioned to me as an Edmore grad this year: Wyatt Knoke.

Their family has several stories in the Edmore book, all written before Wyatt was born. Four generations of their family have attended Edmore school with Lawrence Knoke, Wyatt’s great-grandfather, graduating in 1926.

Readers over the years look for the traditional words this story always ends with: Best Wishes! Congratulations! Keep in Touch! Come Home Often! 1918 was also an epidemic year plus World War I was ongoing. Three members of the LHS class died that year, one in the war (reportedly from flu), one in a car accident and the third one had the flu and died later from its after-effects.

So this year we will add: Stay Safe!

Keep Well! and Drive Carefully!

Brush with the Bunch

Continuing with our “Brush Bunch at Work“ series shows Amy Phillips at work on an acrylic painting. Amy does several paintings in acrylic in search for the best of several that she may use when giving instructions to anyone of interest. In this painting Amy is using small round sponges along with a pallet knife and/or a brush. The last few years Amy has held painting sessions at the Pumpkin Fest which has been quite successful and several have taken part in. I did my first acrylic painting at one of these gatherings. There is usually two groupings of painters of mixed ages, and fun seems to be had by all. It‘s a long ways away, but when the Pumpkin Fest rolls around - give painting a try, you may like it. For our art show in 2006 each Brush Bunch member did a biography that was printed in a booklet. The following is Amy‘s bio in her words: “I began painting in 1977 when I joined the Brush Bunch. I have always been interested in every form of art but felt drawing and painting were beyond my ability to achieve. Therefore, putting it off while raising my family, I began working with watercolor. I consider myself a self-taught watercolorist while experimenting with other mediums. In 2005 I entered five paintings at the Nelson County Art Show. I am now a member of that group.“ Thanks, Amy, and keep up the great work in sharing your talent. Now, what a “tilt-a-whirl“ we have been on for the last month - should we, shouldn‘t we, could we, wouldn‘t we. I guess, at last count, we are not going to have an art show! For the first time in 49 years the Brush Bunch Art Show and Sale will not be held at the planned time the first weekend in May. When we finally meet, a decision will be made as to the outcome of show #49. You will be informed when a decision has been made. On a lighter note: “Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it!“ God Bless, and this, too, will pass.

by Leo Beauchamp

Mt. Carmel Dam Recreation Area

will be opened all season for the permanent campers.

There has been some changes to the recreation area because of COVID-19 under the guidelines from the ND State Parks and Recreation department.

All Playgrounds will be closed, the fishing pier will not be placed in the water until further notice and the fish cleaning station will be closed.

There will be no weekend overnight campers or reservations until further notice.

Any questions, please call 701-256-2220 or email ccwb@nd.gov.

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Due to COVID-19, we are not open for the public to come in at this time. We will take phone/internet orders for limited deliveries and curbside pickups.

The greenhouse will open after Mother’s Day to limited number of people at a time.

Until further notice masks & gloves need to be used prior to coming in. You are responsible for social distancing.

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Bonnie Sillers (Bateman) Bonnie Sillers (Bateman), 90, of West Chester, Pa. died April 20, 2020. Bonnie was born May 23, 1929 in Grand Forks and grew up in Clyde, a small farming community, where her aspirations for higher education were formed.

After high school, she attended Jamestown College, where she met and married Dan Sillers. Together they taught school while pursuing graduate degrees, in education and psychology. A highlight of her attaining a PhD was working under the supervision of the renowned

Obituaries

psychologist, Carl Rogers, a founding figure of humanistic psychology. During her career in education she taught in a variety of institutions from elementary schools to colleges. Her last position was as a professor at the University of the District of Columbia. Early retirement allowed her the opportunity to focus full time on her love of books, reading, and enjoying DC with all that it offers: art museums, gardens, public events, lectures, and book signings. She took pleasure in visiting her favorite thrift stores, flea markets, and bazaars in her hunt for great treasures. She took pride in living in the Nations’ capital, delighted in seeing the city change with every season, especial-

ly the blooming in spring and the fall colors, and looked forward to watching the 4th of July fireworks from her window. She relished her summers at Fish Lake, Minn., family gatherings, and trips to the southwest, especially Santa Fe. Bonnie is survived by her daughters and their spouses: Mary (Ellis) Manning of West Chester, Pa., and Marsha (Doug) Okland of Missoula, Mont.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren of whom she took great pride and enjoyment in their activities and achievements.

Later this summer her ashes will be laid to rest in the Clyde Cemetery.

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• Sunday, May 3, 9:30 a.m. Mass be live-streamed on our Parish Webpage.

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

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

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

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

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

Live on KNDK 1080 EVERYONE WELCOME Church: 256-2634 Pastor Sue Mackey: 868-3118

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

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

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

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

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

Ignite Youth Church Website: langdonumc.org

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

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This devotion is submitted by Pastor Sue Mackey of the Langdon Presbyterian Church

READ: I Peter 2:19-25 You were called to this kind of endurance, because Christ suffered on your behalf. He left you an example so that you might follow in his footsteps.

(I Peter 2:21) In the great Dry Cimarron flood of 1908, 13 inches of rain fell on Johnson County, New Mexico, in one day. A hand on the Crowfoot Ranch heard the rumble of the flood rolling down the Dry Cimarron like a tidal wave. He alerted Bell System operator Mrs. Sarah Rooke at her Folsom switchboard.

Though she could have run for it, Mrs. Rourke kept ringing her customers with the alarm until the wave swept her little office away.

Most of Folsom was wiped out.

The search for the dead dragged on for many months until seventeen bodies were eventually recovered; among them was Mrs. Rooke’s.

One can’t help but be awed by

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

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

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

District 10 Democrat-NPL party gives donation District 10 Democratic-NPL party representatives Elsie Magnus and Charlie Hart present a donation of $300 to Pembina County Emergency Food Pantry Director Michelle Murray. This contribution is the 3rd of its kind, with Cavalier County and Walsh County also receiving $300 each. These food pantries are a life-line to residents in the community that are food-insecure.

Murray has worked with the pantry for 15 years and provided an overview of how the pantry operates along with a tour of the facility. The current space in the United Valley Service building is small but packed full of goods. Recipients must complete an intake form and show proof of residency but are never turned away based on income.

Murray stated, “We are ex-

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April - No worship or Wednesday School until further notice.

May service is at Milton Lutheran.

June service is at Dovre Lutheran in Osnabrock.

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tremely low on canned vegetables, mac & cheese, and pancake mix. I can use this donation to purchase these products. The food pantry also provides a $59 voucher to be used at our grocery store for supplies that we don’t stock. We can give individuals 125 pounds of food with each basket valued at approximately $125, four times a year. There is no income limit.”

The Food Pantry is in the process of seeking a permanent location. As long as there are people among us who are food-insecure, there will be a need for this service. The Food Pantry is a means of lifting up our community to be strong, healthy and prosperous. District 10 DemNPL is happy to make this contribution. Thanks to the Pembina County Emergency Food Pantry Board of Directors for all you do!

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Sarah Rooke’s self-sacrifice for the lives of her neighbors. She gave her life for people she knew.

In this Bible passage, Peter intends us to grasp that the self-sacrifice of every Mrs. Rooke in the world is summed up and fulfilled in the dying and rising of Jesus.

But even more, the Gospel of Jesus is so true, it cries out to be lived.

Peter looks us square in the face and says, “It’s time you did something about this.”

Look around. Christ is in the face of every person you see. The addict and the orphan. The homeless and the poor. The frightened and the abused. The elderly and the young. The powerful and the powerless. The healthy and the sick. The dying and the grieving.

The hopeful and the hopeless.

Look around and see Christ in the face of all the lost… all of whom Jesus came to seek and save.

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Langdon Area Churches are praying for all who are impacted by the pandemic. Let us continue to pray for those in need.

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

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

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Devotions by community pastors

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American Legion Post 98 400 Club Winners

April 4 Ted Robinette, Oberon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

April 11 Lucille Phillips, Langdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

April 18 Denis Domres, Wales .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

April 25 Lucille Phillips, Langdon.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Congratulations to this month’s winners.

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A special “Thank You” to Kevin Stein and Dennis Hansel for donating their winnings back to Post 98.

Next year’s tickets are available by mail only for the time being due to the coronavirus pandemic. If you wish to purchase a ticket, send $25.00 per ticket to Post 98, Box 483, Langdon. The new drawings start July 4, and our goal is to have them all sold by then. We urge your support during this unusual time and caution everyone to practice social distancing and stay safe.

Pembina County Fair postponed to Aug. 6-8 Due to the ongoing response to the COVID-19 virus and the resulting closures, the 127th annual Pembina County Fair, originally scheduled for June 25-27, will be postponed until August 6-8 with modifications.

The Pembina County Fair will not be hosting live entertainment this year; instead, the Board of Directors has decided to hold a modified 4-H Achievement Day event for 4-H youth.

“The decision to not hold this year’s fair was not made lightly as it impacts the livelihood of many individuals and businesses in our community and the fair industry.

However, it is the right decision to make at this time in order to protect the health and safety of our community,” said Scott Hartje, Pembina County Fair president.

The decision was made after dis-

cussion involving fair board members and their entertainment and food contacts, county commissioners, 4-H council, other county fairs in North Dakota and the fair industry. The fair board decided it was in the best interests of all concerned to cancel the traditional fair given the ever-changing situation.

“We’re working hard to continue to provide learning opportunities for our 4-H youth who are invested in their projects and raising their animals for this year’s fair,” said Pembina County Extension Agent Madeleine Smith. “We’re grateful to the fair board for their flexibility to provide an experience and recognition for their efforts.”

For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Pembina County Fair Facebook page. https:// facebook.com/Pembina-CountyFair-466895385432/

The North Dakota DemocraticNPL has endorsed three candidates to represent District 10. The candidates are life-long Pembina County resident Charlie Hart for State Senate, ND Dem-NPL District 10 Chairwoman E l s i e M a g Hart nus for House of Representatives and Cavalier County resi- Magnus dent Melissa Anderson for House of Representatives.

Kylie Oversen, Chair of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL, believes the three will be a great asset to District 10 as representatives for their interests Anderson and the State of North Dakota.

“Elsie lives and breathes public service. Whether it is her service as an educator, on numerous community boards and commissions, in her church, or simply to her neighbor, she has made a life out of improving her community,” Oversen said.

Oversen stated that Magnus never does anything halfway and is exactly the kind of hard worker that District 10 deserves fighting on their behalf

in the state legislature.

Oversen notes that Hart’s roots run deep in his community and that he understands the issues facing his neighbors because he lives them, too.

“Charlie is salt of the earth. His brand of authenticity, kindness, and common-sense has been sorely missing in our state government. We hope the residents of District 10 will recognize the opportunity they have and elect Charlie Hart to the State Senate.”

Oversen shared that Anderson may be a transplant to the region but that she believes in the importance of building community and maintaining local control and is committed to providing meaningful property tax relief to the residents of District 10 and all North Dakotans.

“We are excited that Melissa made the decision to jump off the sidelines and step up to the plate for District 10,”Oversen said. “The residents of District 10 would be lucky to have her represent them in Bismarck.”

The Democratic candidates for District 10 invite you to follow them on Facebook at their individual pages: Charlie Hart for District 10 Senate, Elsie for District 10 House, and Melissa Anderson ND District 10 House Candidate. Follow the ND District 10 Dem-NPL Facebook page for information on all of these candidates.

ND Dem-NPL endorses District 10 candidates

District 10 Democrat-NPL party donates District 10 Democrat-NPL party donated $300 to Walsh County Food Pantry at this time of need. Food banks are on the frontline as we recognize food-insecurity due to loss of employment and COVID-19.

Walsh County Food pantry representative Elaine Broker is prepared for a compound demand because of seasonal factors and the pandemic.

Broker explained that she is humbled by the way people are responding to the needs of the hungry.

The food pantry is available for everyone, those arriving to fulfill seasonal jobs and those laid off. They expect more demand as a result of the pandemic.

Getting food to people who are food-insecure has become a mission throughout the state. Broker stated that donations received from the Great Plains Food Bank are aug-

mented by local donations. Broker will target purchases to replenish food pantry inventory. She stated, “We are extremely low on cleaning supplies. I will use this donation to purchase these products.”

Local food banks are the primary distributors to those in need.

Broker also indicated that the school system is bagging meals for students. She added that those in need should not feel uncomfortable obtaining provisions from Walsh County’s Food Pantry; it is here for everyone.

Broker further noted there has been an increase in donations recently enabling them to meet present demand, but there is continual need. Please consider a donation to Walsh County’s Food Pantry. District 10 Dem-NPL is happy to contribute and thanks Elaine Broker along with all volunteers who support each other in times of need.

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By Leon Hiltner County Veterans Service Officer One of the American Legion’s responses to the coronavirus pandemic is called “Buddy Check”. During this time, it is imperative that we watch out for each other. We, as veterans, are hardwired to do this when the chips are down. Even though we must practice social distancing, that doesn’t mean we should stop socializing. Pick up the phone or email a veteran to let them know he or she is not forgotten.

If they are physically impaired, offer to help in any way you safely can. I’m sure it will lift their spirits and make this time of isolation less lonely for both of you.

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Fargo VA Health Care System COVID-19 Update Just a couple updates from the Fargo VA HCS for your situational awareness. You may have heard recently that beginning Monday, April 20, all staff, patients, visitors, and anyone else entering Fargo VA Health Care System facilities – to include our community based outpatient clinics – are required to wear a face covering, mask, or face shield. Everyone who enters a Fargo VA Health Care System facility will be provided a mask or face shield, if they do not already have one, at the entrances when they are screened. If they are unable to wear a mask for medical reasons, they will be provided a face shield. If they currently have

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With phone scammers often targeting veterans, VA Solid Start representatives will never ask veterans for financial information or talk about “uncomfortable” subjects, according to VA. Solid Start also helps ensure that transitioning veterans are aware of VA’s free mental health resources available to them for up to a year, regardless of discharge status or service history.

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Munich FFA News

The Munich FFA/TSA Banquet was scheduled for April 7.

Because of COVID-19 the banquet was cancelled.

The following awards were to be presented to the following FFA members: Star Discovery Degree – (JR HS Member) – Dexter Biby Star Greenhand – (Outstanding Freshmen) – Paul Haus Star in Agri-Business – Drew McArthur Top Salesman – Cordell Walters Star in Ag Placement – Dawson Biby Star Chapter Farmer – Brett Myers Honorary Chapter Farmer – (Adult supporter of the FFA) – Devin Volk Appreciation Award – Lauren Baril

We are excited to announce the beginning of our Golf Leagues!

Please follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 prevention as we will also be following the guidlines at the Country Club including:

• Clubhouse will be open for food, but at a smaller capacity • Maximize your space between each other. (One to a cart unless you are immediate family.)

• Rental carts will only be available when staff is present to allow for proper disinfecting • Avoid touching another player's equipment, balls, etc...

• Remove all tees from boxes • Keep the flag sticks in place on the greens • Sand traps will not have rakes so players should lift their ball out of the sand

Men’s League We will begin with Men’s Stag nights on Tuesday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 12.

Men’s League will officially begin on May 19! Please contact Randy Hill (256-6353 or 256-3267) to register. A schedule will be posted and released at a later date. You must be a member of Langdon Country Club in order to participate in the league. The golf course will be closed to non-league members on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. League is $50 per golfer per shift.

Women’s League League will begin June 3, as of now. If you are planning on golfing league this year, please sign up with Jenny Romfo (370-0098). You can pay for league when you pay your membership dues. League is $20 per golfer.

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Jake’s take on sports

By Jake Kulland

The month of May will answer many questions Welcome to the merry month of May, where you can still find me in Williston. The virus and issues with my Dad have kept me out here, but hopefully not for much longer. Due to infection in his legs and major water retention, our family had to put him in a rehab home for the near future, and hopefully not longer than that. Kind of crazy story, but we were trying to get a recliner in for his room at the home, and they had a actually quarantine THE CHAIR for 24 hours before they could bring it to him. Then after all that, they told us we couldn't bring a cloth chair in anyway. There is a happy ending to the story though, as after some "gentle" nudging from sister Jan, they magically found a chair in the home and got it to him.

Now, I'm not complaining at all, as I can't tell you how nerve racking it is having one parent in a rehab home here, and the other in assisted living in Minnesota. I actually love it that they are being this strict after hearing all the horror stories happening in other homes across the country.

We can all tolerate the restrictions of having a loved one in a nursing

home as long as their safety is protected.

With that being said, there is lots to tell you this week sports wise, so let's get at it.

Langdon Country Club is set to hold its first Men's Stag May 5; Men's and Women's leagues planned With North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announcing a slow restart to many businesses on May 1, the Langdon Country Club will have their first Tuesday Men's Stag Night on May 5. The clubhouse will be open to serve food, as we are told they will be cooking burgers and also offering cook your own steaks.

The menu is expected to expand as they season goes on, along will following the guidelines put forth by the state. A list of policies for the club and the course during the pandemic are posted.

Also, golf leagues will happen at the course. Tuesday Men's League is set to begin on May 19, please call or text Randy Hill at 701-370-1118 if you plan to have a 2-Man team in either the 3:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. shifts.

Wednesday Women's League also will begin starting June 3, and contact Jenny Romfo at 701-370-0098 for that. The club is also asking everyone to please pay your dues before you first round of golf. Along with paying in the clubhouse, you can also pay online, with informa-

Constructive activities for home-bound youth The Northern Lights Council, Boy Scouts of America is making activities available to assist with homebound youth that are feeling the blues.

The Home Base Camp was created for all youth and families to do some fun Scouting activities while stuck inside. These activities are designed for current scouts but are also a great resource for families that are not in scouting to have a one stop shop for activities to do.

The activities range from: so-

cial skills, virtual meetings online, games, crafts, science, citizenship, family time and more! Check out https://www.nlcbsa.org/homebasecamp for more information on these fun things to do while home with the kids.

Anyone that completes three activities on the Home Base Camp page will be eligible to receive a free Home Base Camp patch!

For more information about joining a Scouting group in the future, visit https://www.nlcbsa.org/join

tion on that on the Langdon Country Club Facebook page. The first tournament of the season was supposed to be the Cavalier Country Memorial Hospital Foundation Tourney on June 6, but the organizers have no postponed the event to sometime later this summer, with a date to be determined. And again, we are told the course is in excellent shape so get out a swing a round soon.

May 1 is the decision for spring activities As we write these words on April 30, it is a day away from a teleconference meeting of the North Dakota High School Activities Association. On May 1, they will meet to decide the fate of spring sports, and winter state tournaments they were not able to be completed. It has been said that they would approve to resume activities unless inperson school was back in session, which of course as of now it is not.

While it's not looking great, there is still hope that things can be played sometime in the spring or summer.

Summer baseball and softball for the Langdon Area will be discussed at a meeting this week, but like everything, they are in a holding pattern to see if and when they could get the programs going.

One other spring note, LangdonEdmore-Munich is the preseason number 1 team in the state for high school baseball in several polls and predictions that have been released.

That's makes it all the more tough to take if the season is cancelled, but the virus is pretty much making decisions for all of us these days, and sporting activities are just one of them.

Great draft Vikings! "See ya!" next week!

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In-person initial commercial pesticide certification exams available in Fargo, Bismarck North Dakotans who want to become certified for commercial, public or dealer pesticide application now have an option for an inperson exam.

“This proctored exam is required only for people who want to become certified for commercial, public or dealer application or whose commercial certification has lapsed,” says Andrew Thostenson, North Dakota State University Extension pesticide program specialist. “People who want new private certification can complete the online training through their county NDSU Extension office and don’t have to take a proctored exam.

“For those already certified but whose certification lapsed April 1, Gov. Doug Burgum issued an executive order that suspends the expiration for the duration of the public health emergency,” Thostenson says. “However, state law requires that people who want new commercial, public or dealer certification or whose commercial certification has lapsed must complete the exam proctored in person.”

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says: “I

encourage those needing a restricted-use pesticide certification to take advantage of this opportunity to do your testing in either Bismarck or Fargo in the next two to three weeks.”

Exams will be offered in Fargo and Bismarck in large rooms so applicants and proctors practice physical distancing, Thostenson says. Each room will be sanitized between groups, and other Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations will be carried out.

Thostenson encourages people to order the study materials and register for an exam time at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/pesticides.

Exams will be offered to May 15 on the NDSU campus in Fargo and at the Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck.

“Applicators and dealers who were certified through April 1, 2020, do not need to do anything now because Gov. Burgum’s executive order extended their deadline to recertify,” Thostenson says. “This in-person exam is required only for new or lapsed commercial, public and dealer certifications.”

Field peas may be an alternative to distillers grains as a protein source in cattle feed if the field peas are at a low enough cost, according to a North Dakota State University Extension livestock systems specialist.

Distillers grains are a coproduct of producing ethanol from corn.

“Distillers grains are a very palatable feed that usually has a feed test of 30% crude protein dry-matter (DM) basis,” says Karl Hoppe, who is based at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center. “Typically, dried distillers grains are priced at 110% to 120% of the price of corn grain per ton. When priced on cost per pound of crude protein, distillers grains traditionally have been a very low-cost protein source. Also, distillers grains have a high energy value, making them both a protein and an energy feed.”

However, ethanol plants have reduced production or closed temporarily, so the price of distillers grains has risen from $130 to $180 per ton, and modified dried distillers grains (50% moisture) have risen from $65 to $90 per ton.

“The higher moisture content of modified and wet distillers grains blends well into a total mixed ration and nicely conditions the feed,” Hoppe notes. “It’s a popular choice in cattle rations. But when price increases and/or availability is limited, cattle producers look for options.”

One such option is field peas.

Pulse crops such as field peas are suited to cooler climates and not

usually planted where corn is prevalent. However, North Dakota raises corn and field peas, and field peas are an excellent feed for cattle, Hoppe says.

Field peas are 25% to 27% crude protein and contain a high amount of starch. The energy content of field peas is similar to corn grain.

Field peas are very palatable once cattle become accustomed to the grain. Getting cattle accustomed to field peas usually takes three days if cattle have not had previous experience with field peas.

Field peas can be fed in amounts similar to corn. If producers want to include field peas in cattle diets at high rates, the amount of field peas should be increased slowly, similar to corn.

“If field peas are priced competitively with corn grain, field peas can be a replacement for corn energy,” Hoppe says.

Typically, field peas are priced for the human food or pet food markets. These prices are considerably higher than feed grain prices. However, recently the demand in the pet food market has been reduced and some field pea producers are looking for other markets.

If field pea prices are $5 per 60-pound bushel, that calculates to $167 per ton for a 25% to 27% (DM basis) crude protein feed.

“If dried distiller grains are $180 per ton for 30% (DM basis) crude protein, then field peas are a competitive protein source.” Hoppe says. “If freight needs to be added to distillers grains, then field peas

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NDSU Extension Notes

Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension

Test Your Garden Soil: Spring is the best time to test your garden soil for nutrient status and pH. A soil test will help you to figure out the need/no need of fertilizers and soil amendment recommendations. This will save you tons of money and prevent the excessive use of fertilizers.

How do I take a soil sample?

1. Sample the soil from several areas (2-6) in your lawn or garden.

2. Remove non-soil (grass, thatch, leaves, plastic, etc.) layer from surface of sampling location and sample the soil to a depth of 6 inches.

3. Place the soil from each area into a bucket and mix them all together. This becomes the composite sample for your lawn or garden.

4. Place some of this soil (about 1 pint) into a soil sample bag or any type of container/bag.

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are even more cost competitive if the field peas are already binned on-farm.”

Field peas are not a direct substitution for distiller grains, though.

Distillers grains have been through a fermentation process to remove most of the starch and sugars. Field peas are high in starch, and including them in livestock diets at high rates may cause acidosis, a nutritional issue caused by cattle consuming too much starch.

“As with all grains, using ‘step up’ rations, or slowly increasing the grain concentration into the ration, will reduce acidosis issues,” Hoppe says.

Field peas have yellow and green seeds, and difference may exist in protein content. A feed analysis will determine crude protein concentration in the field peas.

“Field peas are a beneficial addition to a cattle ration,” Hoppe says. “Providing both protein and energy, field peas are a viable supplement for beef cow rations. With recent pricing and demand changes for feed, reconsider using field peas as a feed source for cattle.”

He notes that North Dakota also produces other protein sources that producers might consider feeding their cattle. Those protein sources are canola, sunflower and soybean meal. Whole soybeans can be used as a protein source when limited to less than 4 pounds in a cow diet.

Wheat midds and alfalfa hay can be considered as protein sources as well.

sample https://www.ndsu.edu/ fileadmin/snrs/Files/lawn_and_ garden_info_sheet.pdf 7. Mail sample to NDSU Soil testing Lab with the address provided in the form.

Dakota Gardener: Prevent Crabgrass This Spring

Crabgrass is an annual weed with a wide leaf that can look unattractive to homeowners wanting a uniform-textured lawn. (NDSU photo) For best control, apply a crabgrass pre-emergent herbicide before the soil reaches an average temperature of 55 F.

By Esther McGinnis, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Mother Nature can be extraordinarily fickle in the northern Great Plains.

One day you are admiring spring tulips in your short sleeves; the next day, sleet pellets will coat the ground. This extreme weather variability dampens our hopes and makes timing the application of crabgrass pre-emergent herbicide difficult to do.

Crabgrass is an annual weed with a wide leaf that can look unattractive to homeowners wanting a uniform-textured lawn.

While crabgrass plants do not overwinter, new seeds germinate each spring from an abundant soil seedbank when the average soil temperature, at a depth of 2 inches, reaches 55 F for three to five days.

Seeds will continue to germinate throughout summer, but the majority will germinate at soil temperatures between 60 and 70 F. With our late spring, turf soil temperatures have been slow to rise. However, the soil will warm very quickly with warmer air temperatures. Apply a crabgrass pre-

emergent herbicide before we reach an average soil temperature of 55 F. To check on the average turf soil temperature in your area, please consult the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN) website at https://ndawn.ndsu.nodak.edu/soil-temps.html.

Of the two numbers that appear on the NDAWN soil map, the second number represents turf soil temperature, while the first number is the temperature of bare soil.

Crabgrass preventers are a class of pre-emergent herbicides that are applied before the crabgrass seeds germinate. Most pre-emergent herbicides will not provide effective control after germination.

Commonly available crabgrass preventers for established lawns include active ingredients such as pendimethalin, prodiamine and dithiopyr. Of these three herbicides, dithiopyr is the only one that has early postemergent activity. Dithiopyr can control crabgrass seedlings that are in the one- to threeleaf stage if you missed the window for pre-emergent applications.

When applying a crabgrass preventer, follow all label instructions.

To be effective, you need to apply 1/2 inch of water to dissolve the granules and move the herbicide into the top layer of soil. Once dissolved, the crabgrass preventer will form a barrier in the soil.

A word of caution: Do not apply a standard crabgrass preventer to newly seeded or over seeded lawns. The pre-emergent herbicide cannot differentiate between pesky crabgrass seeds and desirable lawn seeds.

Instead, lawn products that contain the active ingredient siduron (Tuperan) can be used in that situation. Alternatively, a starter fertilizer that contains the active ingredient mesotrione (Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass Plus Weed Preventer) also is available.

NDSU Agriculture Communication - April 28, 2020 source: Esther McGinnis, 701-2317971, esther.mcginnis@ndsu.edu editor: Ellen Crawford, 701-2315391, ellen.crawford@ndsu.edu

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ww.cavaliercountyextra.com Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS tive of the estate: Sharon Lundgren; IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Frederick Joseph Lundgren, a/k/a Fred Lundgren, 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 Representa-

9936 Cty. Rd. 17, Wales, ND 58281, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 22nd day of April, 2020.

Sharon Lundgren 9936 Cty. Rd. 17 Wales, ND 58281 Personal Representative Sillers, Laaveg & Wenzel 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representative First publication on the 4th day of May, 2020.

My4,11,18 _______________________________

Notice is hereby given that: Pembina Gorge Foundation Will accept sealed bids for the construction of: Pembina Gorge Mountain Biking Trails Walhalla, North Dakota

All work shall be in accordance with the plans, drawings and specifications on file with the Pembina Gorge Foundation.

One single prime proposal will be received for all categories of work at the offices of the Pembina Gorge Foundation / Frost Fire Park, 11950 County Rd 55, Walhalla, ND 58282, until 1:00 p.m., C.T., Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

The nature of the work and the type and location of the work is as follows: (1) Approximately 1.94 miles of DH mountain bike trails (4 trails total) and approximately 2’-4’ wide trail easy terrain skills trail, and associated improvements at Frost Fire Park, Walhalla, North Dakota; (2) Mobilization and Demobilization; (3) Clean up and disposal of any construction waste and materials.

The work required under the contract must be completed by November 15, 2020.

The contract documents, plans, drawings, and specifications (the “Bid Documents”) may be obtained from Kristi Wilfahrt, Director, Pembina Gorge Foundation, 11950 County Rd 55, Walhalla, ND 58282, 701-317-6729 or 701-549-3600; email pgfoundation@frostfirepark.org.

Bid Documents may be seen and examined, by appointment, at the offices of Natalie Gebur, General Manager, Frost Fire Park – Lodge, 11950 County Rd 55, Walhalla, ND 58282, 701-549-3600 or downloaded at www.frostfirepark.org.

All questions and requests for clarification regarding this invitation must be addressed to Kristi Wilfahrt, Interim Director, Pembina Gorge Foundation, 11950 County Rd 55, Walhalla, ND 58282, 701-3176729 or 701-549-3600 on or before May 21, 2020 at 1:00 pm.

All envelopes submitting the sealed bids shall conspicuously note thereon the following information: Bid For Pembina Gorge Mountain Bike – Phase II City of Walhalla, North Dakota

Project Number # FY202010 Dated the 27th day of April, 2020 All envelopes submitted for a bid shall be securely attached together.

All sealed bids shall be opened at the offices of Pembina Gorge Foundation, 11950 County Rd 55, Walhalla, ND 58282 at 1:30 pm, Tuesday, May 26th, 2020.

In addition to the items specified in the Contract Documents, each bid must be accompanied by a separate envelope containing a bidder’s bond in a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the full amount of the bid, executed by the bidder, as principal, and by a surety, authorized to do business in the State of North Dakota, conditioned that if the principal’s bid is accepted and the contract awarded to the principal, the principal within ten (10) days after notice of award, shall execute a contract in accordance with the terms of the bid and a contractor’s bond as required by law and the regulations and determinations of the Pembina Gorge Foundation in accordance with the Recreational Trails Program.

Each bidder shall have a valid North Dakota contractor’s license of the proper class for the full amount of the bid, as required by § 43-07-05 of the North Dakota Century Code. No bid shall be read or considered unless a copy of a valid North Dakota contractor’s license or certificate of renewal thereof is enclosed in the envelope containing the bid bond. § 48-01.2-10 Unless otherwise provided under this chapter, a governing body authorized to enter a contract for the construction of a public improvement in excess of one hundred thousand dollars shall take from the contractor a bond before permitting any work to be done on the contract. The bond must be for an amount equal at least to the price stated in the contract. The bond must be conditioned to be void if the contractor and all subcontractors fully perform all terms, conditions, and provisions of the contract and pay all bills or claims on account of labor performed and any supplies, and materials furnished and used in the performance of the contract, including all demands of subcontractors. The requirement that bills and claims be paid must include the requirement that inter-

Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting via Zoom Monday, April 27, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Members present: Jerry Nowatzki, Marty Tetrault, Lawrence Henry, Jim Rademacher and Darin Kaercher. Also present Tom Beauchamp, Jason Busse, Andrew Aakre – Moore Engineering, Melissa Anderson and Lori Peterson - CCR, Barb Mehlhoff – Beautification, Jerry Ratzlaff – City Assessor, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney, Janelle Schefter, Joselyn Jennings, 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 April 13, 2020, M. Tetrault seconded the motion. All members voted in favor.

Additions to Agenda: Joint Powers Agreement between City and County.

Correspondence: Department Reports: Street – M. Tetrault reported they are busy cleaning and patching streets.

Water – J. Busse reported he has send in lagoon samples last week and ready to do a discharge.

Sanitation – T. Beauchamp reported he is waiting for a burn variance so he can do a burn. Cardboard prices are still up and wanting to get another load hauled out. Anticipat-

ing an opening of the transfer station on Friday May 1, and that will take right into summer hours.

Activity Center – L. Henry reported Chelsea has been cleaning and hoping for a re-opening for May 4th with guide lines.

Fire – L. Henry reported on the City Hall project, they are putting in the window this week.

Police – No report.

Auditor Report – R. Hoffarth reported she is starting to work on budget. She’s done some research on the multiple businesses in one building; years ago the extra business would pay $12 for water and paid a full garbage fee. No decision was made at this point.

Unfinished Business: Trees on Main Street – B. Mehlhoff present to discuss what the commission is thinking for the spots where the trees where and adopt a planter will continue for this year.

Moore Engineering – Phase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) • Will need to perform a correction period walk-through sometime in the next week or two.

Phase 2 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Spruce Valley) • Spruce Valley has been in town to blade the non-paved streets • They are evaluating the situation as to when a crew will be com-

Invitation to bid 58282 INVITATION TO BID

Munich Public School Board Minutes Munich Public School Special Board Meeting Minutes April 28, 2020 Unapproved Minutes The Munich Public School board meeting was called to order by Chairperson Susan Harder at 7:02 A.M. The school board members that were present: Bobby Foster, Kelan Goeser, Kelly Haaven, Susan Harder, Terry Harder, Chris Pankratz and Jason Wirth. Also present: Robert Bubach and Lois Tohm.

Bobby Foster made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.

Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried.

Terry Harder made a motion to accept Lauri Bennett’s letter of resignation for the Special Education/ Para position effective at the end est of the amount authorized under section 13-01-14 be paid on bills and claims not paid within ninety days.

The bond is security for all bills, claims, and demands until fully paid, with preference to labor and material suppliers as to payment.

The bond must run to the governing body, but any person having a lawful claim against the contractor or any subcontractor may sue on the bond.

No bid will be read or considered if it does not fully comply with the terms hereof. Any deficient bid will be resealed and returned to the bidder immediately.

All contracts shall contain a provision requiring compliance with Executive Order 11246, entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity,” as amended by Executive Order 11375 and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (42 CFR Part 60).

The Pembina Gorge Foundation reserves the right to reject any bid or to waive irregularity in the bids and in the bidding. The Pembina Gorge Foundation further reserves the right to hold all legitimate bids for a period of sixty (60) days after the date fixed for the opening thereof.

The Pembina Gorge Foundation in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Sub Title A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

DATED the 27th day of April 2020 Kristi Wilfahrt /s/ Interim Pembina Gorge Foundation Director Authority, Field Position Pembina Gorge Foundation My4,11,18 _______________________________

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ing into town Sidewalk Project – CDBG Project (Plummer Construction) • Will need to take a look at the issue with the “popouts” on the sidewalk at the Activity Center and determine potential options; planning to do this on the same trip at the Phase 1 walk through.

Other Items - State Water Commission cost-share planning forms for the next biennium are due by May 20, 2020. The next biennium starts July 1, 2021. In anticipation of potential stimulus program funding, have prepared a submittal on Langdon’s behalf of potential Phase 3 project to the Army Corps for their Environmental Infrastructure program.

New Business: Janelle Schefter – requesting City cost share for curb and gutter in front of her business. Marty will go look at this and decide what the City can do to assist. Tabled until next meeting.

Jocelyn Jennings – present over phone to ask about an Electrolysis home based business at 1212 5th Street. Quentin looked over ordinances and the board sees no reason to deny the business.

City land for bid by D. Crockett’s car wash – M. Tetrault asked the commission if they would be willing to put this section of land up on bids, there has been an interest. It was discussed and by L.

of the 2019-2020 school year. Kelly Haaven seconded. Motion carried.

Chris Pankratz made a motion to have the school board election by an absentee ballot-only. Jason Wirth seconded. Motion carried.

Terry Harder made a motion to not offer a contract for the Pre-Kindergarten position and to combine Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes for the school year 20202021. Kelly Haaven seconded. Motion carried.

Chris Pankratz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 A.M. Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried.

Respectively Submitted, Chairperson Business Manager My4 _______________________________

Summons Case No. 10-2020-CV-00031

Monday, May 4, 2020 – Page 11

Notice of sale NOTICE OF SALE

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

Sealed bids can be submitted to the Cavalier County Weed Board – 901 3rd Street – Suite 16, Langdon, ND 58249 by May 15, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. The bids will be opened by the Cavalier County Weed Board at a meeting to follow the deadline.

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

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

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

Case No. 10-2020-CV-00031 IN DISTRICT COURT, CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA

Shirley Verke, Sally Diseth, Gary Verke, Tom Verke, Lisa Ormiston, Plaintiffs, vs.

Mary Milne, The Colonial and United States Mortgage Company, Limited; James Anderson, Mary Anderson, Stewart Ormiston, George M. Ormiston, Minnie Ormiston, W.J. Carlyle, Edith Carlyle, Frank L. Warner, Lucy B. Warner, John H. Copenhaver, Margaret R. Copenhaver, Helen C. Meyers, Robert H. Copenhaver, Janet C. Hougham, Helen C. Meyers, Robert H. Copenhaver, Nadyne C. Shephard, Dorothy C. Kirk, Alice L. Copenhaver, Joan Cox, Carol Curtis, Alice Williams, John L. Copenhaver, Ritchie Copenhaver a/k/a R. Richie Copenhaver, Alice L. Cherry, Gilbert Verke, and all other persons known or unknown claiming, or may claim, any interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the property described in the Complaint.

Defendants.

AFFIDAVIT FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION [¶1] Cameron D. Sillers, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and states as follows: [¶2] That I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of North Dakota and am the Attorney for the Plaintiff in this action. [¶3] That after diligent inquiry, personal service upon the Defendants named above who have not yet been served cannot be made within the State of North Dakota to the best of this affiant’s information, knowledge, and belief. This is based on the return of the Sheriff of Cavalier County stating that he was unable to locate said Defendants and this affiant’s knowledge that some of the above-named Defendants are deceased. [¶4] That the present residences of said Defendants are unknown. [¶5] That the relief sought in this action consists wholly in excluding the Defendants from any interest in or lien on real property located in the State as described in the Complaint.

Dated this 27th day of April 2020.

Cameron D. Sillers Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27th day of April 2020.

Notary Public My4,11,18 _______________________________

Henry made the motion to put it up on bids with a $1500 minimum per acre, seconded by M. Tetrault. All members voted in favor.

Housing Incentive – Stacey Bimler, and with all paperwork in order. L Henry made the motion to approve the housing incentive; seconded by Darin Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

Building Permits - #5038 Chad Gendron, #5039 UTMA, #5040 Richard Deibert, #5041 Andrea Moser, #5042 Dustin Wagner, #5043 Brenda Veer, #5044 Dawn Christianson, #5046 Harley Brown, #5047 Kent Mikkelsen, #5048 Judy Lill, #5049 Linda Halvorson. M. Tetrault made the motion to approve all building permits, seconded by J. Rademacher. All members voted in favor.

CHOICE FINANCIAL- DEBIT CARD____________________ 149.78 PAYROLL & LIAB_______ 19,936.84 U.S. POST OFFICE__________ 55.00 SAMSON ELECTRIC______ 366.12 CAVALIER COUNTY JDA________ _______________________30,000.00 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS_____________________ 294.70 BUD'S SERVICE PRODUCTS______ _________________________ 350.00 COCA-COLA HIGH COUNTRY___ __________________________ 37.00 DERAK MOSTOLLER ELECTRIC LLC______________________ 504.66 FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK___________________ 3,019.21 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES_

________________________1,234.23 MOORE ENGINEERING, INC____ ________________________3,968.00 SANITATION PRODUCTS________ ________________________1,636.45 SIGN IT__________________ 136.43 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC_______________3,878.75 WITZEL CONSTRUCTION LLC___ ________________________5,656.46 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER_ _______________________15,432.69 Review and Approval of Bills: L. Henry made the motion to approve all bills, seconded by Darin Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

Adjourn: With no other business M. Tetrault moved to adjourn the meeting.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor _______________________________ Langdon City Equalization Meeting via Zoom Monday, April 27, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

Jerry Ratzlaff reviewed the 2020 assessments with the commission.

L. Henry made the motion to approve the 2020 assessments, seconded D. Kaercher and with J. Rademacher abstaining from the motion.

All other members voted in favor.

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

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor My4 _______________________________

SUMMONS IN DISTRICT COURT, CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Shirley Verke, Sally Diseth, Gary Verke, Tom Verke, Lisa Ormiston, Plaintiffs, vs.

Mary Milne, The Colonial and United States Mortgage Company, Limited; James Anderson, Mary Anderson, Stewart Ormiston, George M. Ormiston, Minnie Ormiston, W.J. Carlyle, Edith Carlyle, Frank L. Warner, Lucy B. Warner, John H. Copenhaver, Margaret R. Copenhaver, Helen C. Meyers, Robert H. Copenhaver, Janet C. Hougham, Helen C. Meyers, Robert H. Copenhaver, Nadyne C. Shephard, Dorothy C. Kirk, Alice L. Copenhaver, Joan Cox, Carol Curtis, Alice Williams, John L. Copenhaver, Ritchie Copenhaver a/k/a R. Richie Copenhaver, Alice L. Cherry, Gilbert Verke, and all other persons known or unknown claiming, or may claim, any interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the property described in the Complaint.

Defendants.

THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: [¶1] 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-one (21) days after the service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. [¶2] If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Dated this 27th day of April 2020.

SILLERS, LAAVEG, & WENZEL Cameron D. Sillers 908 3rd Street Langdon, ND 58249 Telephone: (701) 256-3717 Facsimile: (701) 256-3720 Email: csillers@slwlawyers.com Attorneys for the Plaintiff My4,11,18 _______________________________

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10641 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Endurance American Insurance Company In the state of DE Total Assets 2,667,324,152 Total Liabilities 1,935,935,904 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 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 1,030,153,297 Unassigned funds (surplus) -304,765,049 Total Capital and Surplus 731,388,248 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 2,667,324,152 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 1,379,385 Total Direct Losses Incurred 758,949 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

24961 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Everspan Insurance Company In the state of WI Total Assets 246,585,643 Total Liabilities 857,633 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 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 97,927,598 Unassigned funds (surplus) 132,800,412 Total Capital and Surplus 245,728,010 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 246,585,643 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

10003 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Excess Share Insurance Company In the state of OH Total Assets 58,043,989 Total Liabilities 34,897,370 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 4,200,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 16,446,619 Total Capital and Surplus 23,146,619 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 58,043,989 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 5,067 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

35181 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Executive Risk Indemnity Inc In the state of DE Total Assets 5,643,492,031 Total Liabilities 4,051,074,859 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 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 516,957,352 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,070,459,820 Total Capital and Surplus 1,592,417,172 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 5,643,492,031 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 38,135 Total Direct Losses Incurred -3,675 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

21482 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Factory Mutual Insurance Company In the state of RI Total Assets 20,170,331,774 Total Liabilities 6,462,675,354 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 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) 13,706,406,420 Total Capital and Surplus 13,707,656,420 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 20,170,331,774 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 20,391,756 Total Direct Losses Incurred 30,874,721 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

25186 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the EMC Property & Casualty Company In the state of IA Total Assets 59,775,635 Total Liabilities 2,936,104 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 3,300,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 2,146,542 Unassigned funds (surplus) 51,392,989 Total Capital and Surplus 56,839,531 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 59,775,635 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 653,488 Total Direct Losses Incurred 199,093 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

21407 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the EMCASCO Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 522,967,597 Total Liabilities 377,415,906 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 3,300,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 24,082,794 Unassigned funds (surplus) 118,168,897 Total Capital and Surplus 145,551,691 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 522,967,597 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 4,995,954 Total Direct Losses Incurred 3,573,175 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

21326 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Company In the state of IL Total Assets 55,236,023 Total Liabilities 15,749,436 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 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 33,713,721 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,772,866 Total Capital and Surplus 39,486,587 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 55,236,023 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 606,037 Total Direct Losses Incurred 306,017 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

21458 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Employers Insurance Company of Wausau In the state of WI Total Assets 6,826,297,858 Total Liabilities 5,016,742,192 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 5,242,951 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 340,000,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,459,312,714 Total Capital and Surplus 1,809,555,665 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 6,826,297,857 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 348,093 Total Direct Losses Incurred -108,467 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

21415 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Employers Mutual Casualty Company In the state of IA Total Assets 3,817,653,916 Total Liabilities 2,242,478,851 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 100,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,475,175,065 Total Capital and Surplus 1,575,175,065 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 3,817,653,916 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 19,532,562 Total Direct Losses Incurred 6,843,873 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

Cavalier County Republican

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Monday, May 4, 2020 – Page 13

40371 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Columbia Mutual Insurance Company In the state of MO Total Assets 387,472,554 Total Liabilities 211,135,274 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 20,108,066 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 156,229,214 Total Capital and Surplus 176,337,280 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 387,472,554 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

10804 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Continental Western Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 193,024,925 Total Liabilities 93,535,953 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 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 30,653,727 Unassigned funds (surplus) 63,835,243 Total Capital and Surplus 99,488,970 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 193,024,923 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 6,649,949 Total Direct Losses Incurred 935,934 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

26492 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Courtesy Insurance Company In the state of FL Total Assets 1,042,431,876 Total Liabilities 560,138,327 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 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 1,650,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 480,582,931 Total Capital and Surplus 485,232,931 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,045,371,258 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 551,465 Total Direct Losses Incurred 376,098 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

18961 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Crestbrook Insurance Company In the state of OH Total Assets 146,847,699 Total Liabilities 98,211,665 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 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 20,580,796 Unassigned funds (surplus) 22,555,238 Total Capital and Surplus 47,636,034 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 145,847,699 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 118,458 Total Direct Losses Incurred 3,869 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

16070 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Cronus Insurance Company In the state of TX Total Assets 33,024,355 Total Liabilities 8,101,995 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 15,000,000 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 9,166,181 Total Capital and Surplus 29,166,181 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 37,268,176 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 568 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

21164 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Dairyland Insurance Company In the state of WI Total Assets 1,494,481,688 Total Liabilities 1,012,978,179 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 4,012,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 12,466,221 Unassigned funds (surplus) 465,025,288 Total Capital and Surplus 481,503,509 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,494,481,688 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 658,164 Total Direct Losses Incurred 70,039 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

10863 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Dakota Fire Insurance Company In the state of ND Total Assets 248,926,771 Total Liabilities 181,840,964 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 1,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 14,902,887 Unassigned funds (surplus) 50,682,920 Total Capital and Surplus 67,085,807 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 248,926,771 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 1,745,245 Total Direct Losses Incurred 1,463,676 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

16705 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Dealers Assurance Company In the state of OH Total Assets 147,855,622 Total Liabilities 65,653,119 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 4,200,990 Common Capital Stock 4,200,990 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 3,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 9,732,810 Unassigned funds (surplus) 65,268,703 Total Capital and Surplus 82,202,503 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 147,855,622 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 36,414 Total Direct Losses Incurred 19,669 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

40975 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Dentists Insurance Company (The) In the state of CA Total Assets 361,770,548 Total Liabilities 191,309,884 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 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 1,000,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 164,460,664 Total Capital and Surplus 170,460,664 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 361,770,548 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 11,122 Total Direct Losses Incurred -25,000 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

42587 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 of the Depositors Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 272,958,076 Total Liabilities 234,416,337 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 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 19,345,600 Unassigned funds (surplus) 16,196,139 Total Capital and Surplus 38,541,739 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 272,958,076 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Direct Premiums Earned 2,115,427 Total Direct Losses Incurred 1,393,319 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. 2020 (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, 2019 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My4,11,18 _______________________________________

Public Notice

Page 14 – Monday, May 4, 2020

Call CALL forFOR bids BIDS:

The City of Langdon is calling for bids for the sale of property known as the following Parcels: Parcel #61097 (City of Langdon, Airport View Addition, Lot 2, Block 1, less the N 300ft of said lot), Parcel #61098 (City of Langdon, Airport View Addition, Lot 3, Block 1), Parcel #61099 (City of Langdon, Airport View Addition, Lot 4, Block 1) and the East ½ of Parcel #61100 (City of Langdon, Airport View Addition, Lot 5, Block 1). This property consists of approximately 7.4 acres. This City of Langdon is requesting a minimum bid of $1,500/ acre. The City of Langdon desires to sell all the previously described property together. Please only submit bids if you are interested in purchasing all the previously described property.

The City of Langdon reserves the

right to reject any/all bids. Accepting bids at 324 8th Avenue, Langdon ND (please feel free to mail bids to the City of Langdon, 324 8th Avenue, Langdon, ND) by 5:00 p.m. on the 11th of May 2020. Bids will be opened at the commission meeting on May 11th, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. All bidders submitting written bids may be present at that time and may raise their bids orally, if they so desire. This meeting will be held via Zoom, but the City Auditor will assist with inviting any of those who submit bids to the meeting.

Langdon City Auditor My4,11 _______________________________ CALL FOR BIDS ARMOURDALE TOWNSHIP – CULVERT INSTALLATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Armourdale Township, Town-

er County, will receive sealed bids for the removal and replacement of 3 culverts on township roads.

The bid must include all materials, equipment and labor. The township will dispose of the old culverts.

The new culverts will be provided.

The bid must include riprap around culver and layer of gravel on road overtop the culvert. Please call Myron Jacobsen at (701)370-8152 for more details. Work may be started after June 1, 2020 and completed by July 20, 2020. Mail sealed bids to Armourdale Township Clerk, 6122 Hwy 5, RockLake, ND 58365 by May 20, 2020. Amourdale Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Peg Hendrickson Township Clerk My4,11 _______________________________

Cavalier County Republican

Check us out online at www.cavaliercountyextra.com NOTICE OF ELECTION MUNICH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 19

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, an annual election will be held for the purpose of electing members for the school board.

Two “Rural” positions are up for re-election

The June 9, 2020, election will be absentee ballot ONLY. Applications can be picked up at the local businesses or found on the school website http://www.munich.k12.nd.us under parents, election ballot.

Voting procedures are also posted with the applications.

– THE CLASSIFIEDS –

HELP WANTED

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

Please apply in the office and talk to Joe or call 701-256-5531 cell phone 370-2022. CDL, Hazmat and experience would be helpful. __________________________ M9Tf HELP WANTED – Bulk truck driver needed at Farmers Union in Langdon. Duties would include farm deliveries, picking up fuel in Grand Forks or Fargo, deliver to our other stores. Home every day, full benefit package includes vacation, 401K, health and life insurance and more. Please apply in the office and talk to Joe or call 701-256-5531 cell phone 370-2022. CDL, Hazmat and experience would be helpful. ___________________________J27Tf HELP WANTED – St. Alphonsus School is now looking to hiring a Pre-K teacher for the 2020-2021 school year working with our 3-5-year-old students. Part-time or full-time possible. Must be a team player and work well with others.

Must have North Dakota teaching license. Please email (carrie.hope@ k12.nd.us) or call the school at 2562354. _____________________ A27,My4Bt

HELP WANTED

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

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

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

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED – Part-time fertlizer drivers needed at Farmers Union in Langdon, Lankin and Edinburg.

Please apply in the office and talk to Joe or call 701-256-5531 cell phone 370-2022. CDL needed and experience would be helpful. __________________________ M9Tf HELP WANTED – Part-time C-Store help needed at Farmers Union in Langdon. Flexible hours. Please apply in the office. __________________________ M9Tf

MISCELLANEOUS

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

HELP WANTED – CAREGIVER NEEDED job is for 5 days a week – 5 hours per day – salary is $20 per hour. For more details about the position, email me Mr Patrick (patdolan18@gmail.com). ______________________ A27-J15Pd

Pembina County Memorial Hospital Flex-time RN/CNA

Wedgewood Manor

Full-time Cook: every other weekend/rotating holidays Full-time LPN/RN SIGN ON BONUS! Full-time/Part-time CNAs $1,200 Full-Time CNAs $5,000 Full-Time LPN/RN Part/Flex-time RN/LPN Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for more information.

In Walhalla is seeking

Pembilier Nursing Center In Walhalla is seeking

Full-Time Night RN/LPN

• Three 12 hour shifts • $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

• Flexible Scheduling • Full Benefits

Work with us!

CHS is hiring the following positions at various locations: Full & Seasonal CDL Drivers and Laborers

Please apply online at chsinc.com

CHS is an equal opportunity employer

• $1,200 Sign-on Bonus for QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

Maple Manor Care Center

PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE, City of Washburn, ND. For complete job description: call 701.462.8558 or email cityofwashburn@westriv.com.

Resume with cover letter accepted until May 8, 2020 at 4:00pm.

Apply on line at: www.pembiliernursingcenter.com or call (701) 549-3831 to speak to Director of Nursing

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

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

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

FOR SALE – 20,000 bushel grain bins east bin site Clyde, ND. 3 have floor air, 1 has full canola floor with 2 15 horsepower fans. Call 701-2560330. __________________ My4,11,18,25Bt

Columbia Grain in Walhalla is looking to hire a Labor/ Warehouseman.

This position is full-time with benefits.

If interested, contact Matt Brown at 701-549-3721, or stop in at the office for an application.

1920 Hwy. 32 North, Walhalla

FT & PT Certified Nursing Assistants (Morning and Evening Shifts) Benefit package available!

HELP WANTED: PATZER Truck Repair of Harvey, N.D, is looking to hire a self-motivated, experienced farm machinery mechanic. Full family health insurance paid, competitive pay & benefits, 40 plus hours weekly, year round guaranteed. Call Brad or Butch at 701-324-4442.

ANYONE CAN RUN STATEWIDE with HELP WANTED ads in all the newspapers of N.D. with the NorthSCAN program! $160 /25 words / all ND papers. NDNA, 701223-6397.

FINANCIAL SERVICES OVER $10K IN Debt? Be debt free in 24 to 48 months. No upfront fees to enroll. A+ BBB rated. Call National Debt Relief, 701-936-8487.

EDUCATION/TRAINING TRAIN AT HOME TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get

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FT & PT RNs and LPNs (Day and Overnight Shifts) Benefit package available!

FT & PT Morning Dietary Aide (5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Benefit package available!

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Cavalier County Republican

Monday, May 4, 2020 – Page 15

The power of staying home; Precautions need to stay active

By Melissa Anderson Republican Editor On his daily press conferences during the week, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum continues to stress the importance of being ND Smart in order to speed up the ND restart.

Burgum is not alone in this chorus of reminding residents that they have a large impact and power in how quickly the state can resume business as usual.

“In public health, we continue to encourage individuals to be vigilant in their social distancing measures. These measure have been shown to be effective in lowering not only the risk of contracting but also the risk of spreading COVID-19.

As we see numbers of cases of COVID-19 increase in our state, the importance of these measures is even more important to limit the spread of this disease,” Cavalier County Health District Stephanie Welsh, RN, stated.

For weeks the term “flattening the curve” has been used to encourage citizens to exercise social distancing measures. As

Welsh notes, the state is beginning to see an increase in positive cases. In order to keep that rise within manageable numbers for local health agencies, Welsh asks that Cavalier County residents continue to: • Stay home • Conduct business by phone, mail, or teleconferencing op-

tions If you must conduct essential business in the community • wear a cloth mask • limit length of contact with individuals to under 10 minutes • stay 6 feet away from others if possible • limit the number of trips to conduct essential business

• Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds • Clean and disinfect household surfaces frequently Cavalier County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) worked quickly to make sure their facilities and staff would be prepared if and when COVID-19 is confirmed in Cavalier County. CCMH Chief

Nursing Officer Jamie Nienhuis, MSN, RN, noted that North Dakota is really just beginning to see an increase in cases so we are behind other states that may have peaked already. Because of this, knowing if the state has peaked before starting to think about relaxing these protective measures is very important.

“If we start relaxing too soon, we may have an increase in illness that will be hard to manage. In terms of the hospital

Spring cleaning

The Langdon City Street Department has been busy cleaning streets this past week. Photo by Lori Peterson

and clinics..... we want everyone to return to normal as safely as possible. This will likely be in phases as has been suggested by both the president and the governor,” Nienhuis said.

While some things, like good hand hygiene and good cleaning practices, should never go away and already have been part of a normal routine, these good habits will be even more important from now on as the state contemplates how best to resume business. Nienhuis believes that the best approach is to getting the things back to normal is to work through phases and know that an uptick in cases may occur as social distancing is relaxed.

“We have to be sure that we can manage the number of new cases that may occur,” Nienhuis said. Vulnerable populations, such as nursing home residents, will likely need to continue to social distance even as the rest of the county starts to get together again little by little. One of the biggest unknowns with COVID-19 is if the change in season will make a difference in the incidence of this illness like it does with influenza. That may or may not impact our response as well.

If COVID-19 does turn out to have a seasonal component, citizens may find that they need to resume at least some of the current precautions again come fall or winter. What is known is that ultimately resuming “normal” activities will need to be based on the level of illness in the nation, state and local community.

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Cavalier County Republican

Be strong.

T HAN K Y O U F O R BE I NG NO RT H DA KOTA SMA RT Since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in North Dakota on March 11, we have learned much about this disease and about ourselves.

Over the past six weeks, I challenged all of us to let go of being “North Dakota tough” and embrace being “North Dakota smart,” and you have answered the call. In every county, every tribal nation and every corner of our state, you have demonstrated the power of individual responsibility in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

The vast majority of North Dakota’s economy remained open through this crisis. Our success hinged on a lowmandate, high-compliance approach, and North Dakotans have done their part.

We encourage you to embrace the North Dakota Smart Restart plan as a roadmap to a better, safer and healthier tomorrow for employers, employees and customers alike. In the coming weeks, we will continue to visit with industry leaders to plan for reopenings in a smart and collaborative manner.

Despite our ongoing challenges, I remain optimistic that North Dakotans will draw upon our state’s deeply engrained values of personal responsibility, common sense and caring for our fellow residents. We will move forward as one North Dakota – in liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable – and emerge stronger than ever.

Governor Doug Burgum

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