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Mental health encompasses many aspects of our lives, including emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it focuses on educating everyone in the truth about mental illness and that help is available. Mental health problems are actually very common. In 2014, about one in five American adults experienced a mental health issue, one in 10 young people experienced a period of major depression, and one in 25 Americans lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for the loss of over 41,000 American lives each year- more than double the number of lives lost to homicide. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry; life experiences, such as trauma or abuse; or a family history of mental health problems. Half
of all mental health disorders show first signs before age 14, and three quarters of mental health disorders begin before age 24. Prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders focuses on addressing known risk factors that can affect the chances that children, youth, and young adults will develop mental health problems.
anyone else. Less than 5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. In fact, people with severe mental illnesses are 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population. Many people with mental health problems are highly active and just as productive as
Early mental health support can help a child before problems interfere with other developmental needs. Unfortunately, less than 20% of children and adolescents with diagnosable mental health problems receive the treatment they need. It is a myth that people with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable. The vast majority of people with mental health problems are no more likely to be violent than
other people. Employers who hire people with mental health problems report good attendance and punctuality as well as motivation, good work, and job tenure on par with or greater than other employees. Many disorders and conditions are categorized under mental health problems. They affect feelings and behaviors differently and include anxiety, behavioral, eating, mood, personality and psychotic dis-
Parenting in a Pandemic: Setting limits and avoiding power struggles By Linda Timian Republican Writer North Dakota State University Parenting Education Network hosted the fourth webinar in their five-part series Parenting in a Pandemic. The webinars are led by Erin Walsh, co-founder of the Spark & Stitch Institute based out of Minneapolis, Minn. This session focused on understanding brain science to help us establish limits and consequences with our kids without devolving into arguments and fights. Setting limits is never an easy part of parenting. For many of us it’s a struggle in normal times, let alone during a pandemic. We are engaged in an intense juggling act. We each have our own stress map. Stress is one of those things that, if were not careful, can really amplify conflict in our households. As a reminder from earlier sessions, our brains shut down from the top down under stress. First, the thinking/problem solving part of our brain shuts down then the feeling part, leaving the functioning part of our brains operating at a basic level. The thinking part of the brain is under construction in our
kids. The part that thinks ahead and solves problems is still a work in progress, and kids don’t have the tools to navigate this extra stress. We get tired, and then we get prickly. It is tempting to think, “Things are already so hard for them right now and anything I can do to make things easier will help.” We want to help them cope, lower the bar, and smooth things out. It’s tempting, but it can backfire. The challenge
with this line of thinking is that green-lighting everything creates chaos and that creates anxiety. Predictable boundaries provide safety and security. It is difficult to be consistent because the part of our brain that helps us stay more measured is under strain right now. Reflect on when you are stressed out. Do you tend to over-parent, under-parent, or swing back and forth? Think about what your parenting partner does. It helps to know what you go to when under
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stress. It is common for parents to push each other to the extremes. If one under-parents and sees the other over-parent, they may back off even more. The other may see that and then over-compensate. We may not start far apart, but through the pandemic we pull apart. How do we loosen and be a bit more graceful but not completely let go? One strategy is to know what matters most and save your “relationship capital” with your kids for those things. When you’re feeling calm, identify what things are really important to you. What are your red-light items (not allowed), yellow (depends upon context or what is happening at the time), or green light (annoying but not worth a fight). Do this especially if you know you are swinging back and forth between over- and under-parenting. For example, it’s ok to be angry, it’s not ok to hit. Eye rolls? They’re not worth the fight and you’re not going to spend relationship capital on them. Then establish limits and consequences: 1) Set limits and rules ahead of time; 2) Choose a consequence that is appropriate when you are calm; 3) Make sure your child cont. on page 3
orders; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; suicidal behavior; and trauma and stress related disorders. Substance abuse sometimes occurs with other mental health disorders. People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread. Anxiety disorders can include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorders, and phobias. Behavioral disorders involve a pattern of disruptive behaviors in children that last for at least 6 months and cause problems in school, at home and in social situations. Examples of behavioral disorders include Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional-Defiant Disorder (ODD). Eating disorders involve extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors involving weight and food. Eating disorders can include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Mood disorders involve persistent feelings of sadness or periods of feeling overly happy or fluctuating between extreme happiness and extreme sadness. Mood disorders can include depression, bipolar disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and self-harm. People with OCD have recont. on page 2
Lindseth hired as new deputy By Jared Entzi Republican Writer The Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department has hired a new deputy. Danielle Lindseth accepted the job offer on March 9 and will be attending the North Dakota Peace Officer Basic at the Law Enforcement Training Academy in
Bismarck from June 1st to August 20th of this year. Lindseth currently is licensed as a North Dakota Limited Peace Officer; upon completion of training, she will obtain her full Peace Officer License. Becoming a deputy was a career path Lindseth has been
working towards for some time. In May of 2006, Danielle graduated from the University of North Dakota with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, a bachelor's in Forensic Science, and a minor in Psychology. After graduating, Danielle was employed at the jail in Rugby, ND, as a correctional officer. She then
worked at the Rolette County Sheriff's office as a 911 dispatcher and correctional officer. In September of 2017, Lindseth started working at the Cavalier County Sheriff's office as a correctional officer and 911 dispatcher. cont. on page 2
Thank you to our area teachers and school staff for making a difference in the lives our students! Your hard work and commitment are greatly appreciated.
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Civic Meetings Langdon City Commission Monday, May 10, 6:00 p.m. Munich School District Tuesday, May 11, 7:00 a.m. Langdon Airport Authority Wednesday, May 12, 5:00 p.m. Cavalier County Water Resource Board Thursday, May 13, 8:00 a.m. Langdon Park Board Monday, May 17, 4:30 p.m. This information provided as a public service by the Cavalier County Republican.
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Menalth Health Awareness Month ________________________________continued from Page 1 peated, upsetting thoughts treating them with respect just er, or peer group during treatcalled obsessions. They do the as you would anyone else, and ment and recovery. same thing over and over again refusing to define them by their Four major dimensions sup(compulsions) to try to make diagnosis. port a life in recovery: 1) Health. the thoughts/obsessions go Friends and family can watch Make informed, healthy choices away. for feelings and behaviors that that support physical and emoPeople with personality dis- may be an early warning sign tional well-being; 2) Home. orders have extreme and inflex- of a mental health issue. These Have a stable and safe place ible personality traits that are include eating or sleeping too to live; 3) Purpose. Engage in distressing to the person and much or too little; pulling away meaningful daily activities, such may cause problems in work, from people and usual activi- as a job or school, volunteering, school, or social relationships. ties; having low or no energy; caring for your family, or bePersonality disorders can in- feeling numb or like nothing ing creative. Work for indepenclude antisocial personality dis- matters; having unexplained dence, income, and resources order and borderline personal- aches and pains; feeling help- to participate in society; and 4) ity disorder. less or hopeless; smoking, Community. Build relationships People with psychotic dis- drinking, or using drugs more and social networks that proorders experience a range of than usual; feeling unusually vide support. symptoms, including halluci- confused, forgetful, on edge, Recommended ways to mainnations and delusions. An ex- angry, upset, worried, or scared; tain positive mental health inample of a psychotic disorder is yelling or fighting with family clude getting professional help schizophrenia. and friends; experiencing se- if you need it, connecting with Suicide causes immeasurable vere mood swings that cause others, staying positive, getting pain, suffering, and loss to indi- problems in relationships; hav- physically active, helping othviduals, families, and communi- ing persistent thoughts and ers, getting enough sleep, and ties nationwide. If you or some- memories you can’t get out of developing coping skills. All of one you know needs help, call your head; hearing voices or be- these pieces play a part in good the National Suicide Preven- lieving things that are not true; mental health. tion Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK thinking of harming yourself or You can find more in-depth (8255). Trained crisis workers others; and the inability to per- information from the US Deare available to talk 24 hours a form daily tasks like taking care partment of Health and Human day, 7 days a week. If you think of your kids or getting to work Services at www.mentalhealth. someone is in immediate dan- or school. gov/. North Dakota resources ger, do not leave him or her Help is available for people for people in the criminal jusalone—stay there and call 911. with mental health problems. tice system, peer support, eduPost-traumatic stress disor- Studies show that people with cational systems, communities, der (PTSD) can occur after living mental health problems get brain injury network, military through or seeing a traumatic better and many recover com- service members and their event, such as war, a hurricane, pletely. There are more treat- families, homelessness, chilrape, physical abuse, or a bad ments, services, and commu- dren, volunteering, and subaccident. PTSD makes you feel nity support systems than ever stance abuse can be found at stressed and afraid after the before, and they work. www.behavioralhealth.nd.gov/ danger is over. Treatment for mental health about-us/mental-health. AnFriends and family can make problems varies depending other great resource for parents a big difference by reaching out on the individual and could in- is www.parentslead.org/. Click and letting the person know clude medication, therapy, or on the red Covid-19 button to you are there for them, help- both. Many individuals work access the Parents Lead Toolkit: ing them access mental health with a support system, such as a Parenting during a Pandemic. services, learning and sharing parent, family member, teacher, the facts about mental health, faith leader, health care providNew Cavalier County Deputy _____________________________________continued from Page 1 Danielle has always want- and the sense of accomplish- long as she can remember. She ed to serve the community in ment and pride from serving hopes to make a positive differsome sort of fashion. Law en- the public and assisting in times ence in the community and in forcement is where she found of need.” people’s lives whom she may her niche. “I really enjoy the atBecoming a deputy has been come across. mosphere with my colleagues a dream job of Danielle’s for as
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Parenting during a Pandemic ____________________________________continued from Page 1 understands and knows they Explain the ground rules of the Check in with teachers and have choices; and 4) Enforce the problem-solving discussion friends and have them reintroconsequence consistently. Lim- ahead of time. Have empathy duce you to your kid. Let them its and consequences are about and try to understand your kids’ tell you what your kids are doteaching. The steps look easy understanding of the problem. ing that is kind and good. Do it in theory. It is key to make sure Define the problem as best you without the emotional load of kids understand the rules and can, with everyone allowed to your pervasive thoughts. consequences ahead of time talk. Invite a solution and brain-Permanent. You fear your and that they have choices. If storm together, making agree- kid’s behavior will be permawe say we feel strongly about ments that you all can live with. nent (“It will always be this no devices at the dinner table -Pervasive. We see behavior way”) and project worry into and we don’t allow hitting, set we don’t like and start to uni- the future. These thoughts bethose limits ahead of time so versalize it (“Not only did my come demoralizing for us. We they know the consequences. kid not clean up, but he’s lazy”). need to move from permanent When they choose to fight It is a very typical thing to do to problem solving and make against the rule, they have also as parents, and we need to find sure their behavior does not chosen the consequence. ways to right it because it will become permanent. Ask yourYour own brain, when you escalate if we don’t. Universal- self, what would it feel like for are calm, gives you some in- izing things increases the emo- us if this went differently? What credible parenting superpow- tional load on reacting to their predictably gets in our way that ers. Your brain helps you see the behavior. When we universalize, we have control over? Then, purpose between punishments we may also develop confirma- establish a new pattern that and teaching, keep things in tion bias, seeing all the behav- is specific and achievable. Use perspective, and problem solve ior that backs up our theory, ig- When___, then___. When I see when you run into a challenge noring the behaviors that don’t. this, then I do this. (Purpose, Perspective, and “He didn’t pick up his jacket. Throughout all this, kids Problem Solve). Under stress, See? Lazy.” need connection and structure. when our prefrontal cortex is We need to move from these They need boundaries where shutting down, these three P’s pervasive thoughts (“It’s all bad they matter most. Notice when can turn into Personal, Perva- and hard”) to a sense of per- your brain is shutting down and sive, and Permanent. spective (“I can reflect on our stressed-brain is taking over -Personal. We take things challenges and cultivate our and try to shift the dynamic. It’s personally (“My kid is doing this strengths”). We don’t want the not the easiest part of parentto ME”). Your kids may be good behaviors to become a pat- ing, but it really, really matters. in school and then let loose tern. To find the patterns ask The final session, Loosen but when they get home. It’s hard yourself, what is one specific Don’t Let Go: Helping Teens not to take this personally. Use behavior that my kid is doing Cope With COVID, will be at 7:00 problem solving skills to move right now that really upsets p.m. on May 26. Registration from taking things personally me? What pervasive thoughts can be found on the NDSU Par(“My child is doing this to ME”) run through my head? What ev- ent Education Network website back to purpose (“This is hard. idence does not support these at www.ag.ndsu.edu/pen under We will figure it out together”). pervasive thoughts? Programs and Events.
Cavalier County Commissioners meeting held
By Jared Entzi Republican Writer On May 4th, the Cavalier County Commissioners gathered to have regularly scheduled meeting. The first order of business on the agenda was a motion to move forward with the engineering phase of County Road 6. Greg Goodman motioned, Stanley Dick seconded, motion was carried. Along the same topic, the County Road 13 project was brought up, and the commissioners discussed the possibility of rebidding the contract and reducing requirements to attract local bids and spend less money on the project. No decisions were made, however. A culvert replacement request was made by Moscow Township to replace two existing culverts. Stanley Dick motioned to go forward with
replacing them, Dave Zeis seconded, motion carried. A similar request was made by Ryan Gustafson to replace a culvert on County Road 45 - which also passed when brought to motion. The COVID Emergency Declaration is being looked at to be amended. A roll call vote took place to keep the declaration in place. Stanley Dick and Greg Goodman voted no; Nick Moser, David Zies, and Austin Lafrenz voted yes. The vote passed, and the declaration will stay in place until more commissioners are convinced it is safe and/or acceptable to remove. Every commissioner does believe this will be within the next few months. The Langdon Fireman's Association has requested the approval of installing a pulltab dispenser at the Langdon Country Club. Dave Zeis mo-
tioned to approve the request, Stanley Dick seconded, motion passed. The next Cavalier County Commission meeting will take place May 18, 2021.
Cavalier County burn ban in effect A burn ban still currently exists in Cavalier County. Any burning is prohibited in Cavalier County while the fire index rating is in high, very high, or extreme range or if a red flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. This is expected to last through the season or until further notice. To access Cavalier County burn ban information and to see the current fire index rating for Cavalier County visit ndresponse.gov The Cavalier County Sheriff’s
Office has responded to multiple calls on people burning during the current issued burn ban. Several individuals have received citations and had reports forwarded for charges during these calls. Violation of burn ban - NDCC - 37-17.1-10.1 is a Class B misdemeanor which carries a maximum penalty of 30 days imprisonment, a fine of $1,500, or both, may be imposed. This is in effect until further notice.
North Dakota is ready for the year of the “Road Trip” As far as travel trends go, we’ve seen a road trip renaissance throughout this pandemic. Driving in a personal vehicle is the safest way to get around and experts say to look for a continued rise in road trips this year. In conjunction with the road trip trend is the growing desire to visit rural destinations. According to Forbes, “search data showed that nearly 90 percent of overall searches in 2020 were for trips to rural areas. North Dakota is well positioned to capitalize on this opportunity and now has a new Road Trip Guide featuring inspiration and resources for this year’s visit to our state. Discover the best routes through vibrant cities, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, historic attractions, the great outdoors and more. Scan
smart codes throughout the guide to find more information online. In addition to the guide, North Dakota Tourism will present a “featured road trip” each month that includes exciting things to see and do, quaint places to stay and unique dining found along each popular route. Let this be your starting point for a multi-day adventure through your own “back yard.” There is also a new North Dakota Road Trip playlist filled with hits from North Dakota artists, performers coming to our concert venues and other tracks to set the tone for your road trip at https://belegendary.link/NDRoadTripPlaylist. Start making plans for your legendary road trip through North Dakota this year at https://belegendary.link/RoadTrips.
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Upside Down Under By Marvin Baker
Little known North Dakota history… May 23, 2000, was a very unusual and interesting day in North Dakota. Most people who live here aren’t aware of what happened, but for those who are, it was a historic day. Seven Canadian premiers (equivalent to governor) and the Canadian ambassador to the United States were in the state for a lengthy meeting. They included Gary Doer, Manitoba; Ujjal Dosangh, British Columbia; Roy Romanow, Saskatchewan; Ralph Klein, Alberta; Pat Duncan, Yukon Territory; Stephen Kakfwi, Northwest Territories; Paul Okalik, Nunavut Territory and Ambassador Raymond Chretien. The meeting, called the Western Premiers Conference, also included North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer and Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne, who were members of the Western Governors Association. It was the first day of a three-day conference that was held in Brandon, Manitoba. Since the International Peace Garden is close to Brandon, the premiers decided their first day of the conference would be in the peace garden. First off, the entire conference was held on the American side of the peace garden because there weren’t any buildings large enough on the Canadian side to accommodate such a meeting. Canadian TV was all over this, and several news crews came down from Winnipeg to get highlights for that night’s broadcast, including CBWFT-TV, the CBC’s French service on channel 13. It’s the first time its news crew had been in North Dakota since 1997. When the initial meeting convened, Manitoba Premier Doer was the chair, and he started the session by saying, “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but welcome to North Dakota,” with Gov. Schafer sitting beside him. Doer and Romanow were the only premiers who had ever been in North Dakota before the meeting. Chretien, who is a nephew of Prime Minister Jean Chretien, hadn’t been. He brought a message to the conference from the prime minister. Another unusual thing that happened was ceremonial. All three territorial premiers joined hands and together walked across the border
into North Dakota. All three of them were completely delighted by that because they never had that chance living in the Far North. It was also a historic day for Kakfwi to make a special announcement that would resonate through the Canadian economy for years to come, an announcement made on North Dakota soil. Kakfwi said that diamonds had been discovered in the high Arctic, and they were soon to be mined by DeBeers, a company that had strong ties to the South African diamond industry. He said it was going to change the economy in the Far North like turning on a light switch, and it did. Polar Bear Diamonds, which they became known as, were available in jewelry stores across Canada two years later and remain, to this day, a quality option in choosing diamonds. The premiers, of course, toured the peace garden from the cantina to the peace chapel and everything in between. Several of them remarked about such a wonderful place, with part of it in Manitoba they never knew about, including the tens of thousands of flowers along the paths. During lunch, the premiers, governors, and ambassadors toasted each other with a glass of champagne. But it wasn’t all ceremony and promotion. There was some serious work to do. Premiers and governors unanimously endorsed a framework establishing an ongoing cooperative relationship between western provinces/territories and states. The agreement committed western premiers and governors to meet annually to discuss regional issues of mutual interest, identify and develop opportunities for cooperation, and foster closer relations between western states and provinces/territories. They noted face to face meetings were key to building relationships and expressed their hope that this meeting in North Dakota would help resolve disagreements that sometime arise from international partnerships. Border issues, trade, justice, and crime prevention were discussed as well as exchanging status reports on these issues. May 23, 2000, was one of those days in our state’s history that was significant. It showed that day and continues that U.S. and Canadian officials are willing to work together to put aside their differences for the good of their states/provinces and nations.
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Senator John Hoeven
G11 DIRKSEN SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-2551 hoeven.senate.gov/contact_form.cfm
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Congressman Kelly Armstrong 1004 LONGWORTH HOB WASHINGTON, DC 20515 PHONE: (202) 225-2611
Probing federalism: The Supremacy Clause “Federalism,” which refers to the allocation of powers between the federal and state governments, has been a source of contention since the dawn of the republic. American citizens have vigorously participated in discussions and debates about how and where the line of authority is drawn between the two spheres of governance and, as everyone knows, deeply-held, tragic misconceptions exploded in the form of the Civil War. Historically, and in our time, many of the great political and legal issues that have enveloped the nation have lain at the doorstep of federalism. Consider, for a moment, that the Civil Rights Movement, the Women’s Rights Movement, the very issue of voting requirements, qualifications and, yes, voter suppression, as well as the regulation of the economy, the environment, commerce, education and relations between and among the states, in addition to many others, have given rise to considerations of the scope, limits and contour of federalism. State legislators across the country, including North Dakota lawmakers, grapple with these questions every year. The confusion surrounding the relative authority constitutionally granted to the federal government and the states invites a review, in the form of several columns, of the constitutional provisions that shape this relationship. We begin with Article VI, the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. The key provision in Article VI states: “ This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made,
Dear Editor, There is a phrase from the infamous 1919 Black Sox baseball scandal "...Say it ain't so Joe". Well today, we received an official mailing from the IRS in Austin, Texas which when opened provided a letter with the masthead of 'The White House', Washington. The full page letter was signed President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and proceeded to inform me that basically only because of the his efforts did we receive a stimulus payment from the American Rescue Plan. We were fortunate enough to receive a similar payment from a similar stimulus effort while President Trump was in office. Most Americans will remember the furor raised because President Trump had his name imprinted on the payments made by check and how the Democrats went ballistic over him having his name printed on the check. Now today I get a first class mailing ('postage & fees paid-Internal Revenue Service') from Austin, Texas contain-
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under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution of Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.” The Anti-Federalists, those who opposed ratification of the Constitution, viewed the Supremacy Clause as menacing because they thought it superseded their state bills of rights and authorized the enactment of laws that were offensive to their personal rights. Many Anti-Federalists thought the enumerated powers in the Constitution, enforced by the Supremacy Clause, could be abused at a high cost to their rights and liberties. Patrick Henry, he of “give me liberty or give me death” fame, with a flair for hyperbole, feared that tax collectors, unrestrained by a ban on general search warrants, might invade homes “and search, ransack, and measure, everything you eat, drink, and wear.” Others thought the taxing power of Congress might target the free press and would, in the words of Richard Henry Lee, represent “a power to destroy or restrain the freedom of it.” Some feared that the power to tax might require the people to support a church or religious denomination. These concerns contributed to the pressure on the first Congress to enact a Bill of Rights which, when enacted, allayed the various fears through protection against unreasonable search and seizures (Fourth Amendment), stubborn support for a free press (First Amendment), and protection through the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment against governmental authority to require citizens to support religion. For most Anti-Federalists, except for those on the fringe that still longed for the Articles of Confederation, the problem was not the Supremacy Clause, but rather the lack of a Bill of Rights. In their eyes, that shortcoming was remedied in 1791 through the ratification of the Bill of Rights. The Supremacy Clause is the cornerstone of federal power, national supremacy and, more than anything else, assurance that the
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ing a letter claiming to be on White House paper signed by the current president. And, just to be sure in case I can't read English the letter is reprinted in Spanish on the other side! Quite frankly I am beginning to think the whole darn bunch (both parties) Congress, President and lobbyists that occupy the slime of Washington, D.C. should be flushed down the Potomac. So, "....say it ain't so, Joe". Mike Connor, Devils Lake Dear Editor: It seems like every society has a Janne Myrdal (state senator from Edinburg, ND). Salem, Massachusetts, had several in 1692. They were there, pointing their fingers at others when the court asked who the witches in the room were. Janne was in Washington, DC, at Senator Joseph McCarthy’s side in 1953 when he used the Red Scare to turn neighbor against neighbor and ruin the lives of thousands of Americans. North Dakota has had its share of Janne Myrdals as well. Unforgiving religious extremists like Margaret Sitte, Bette Grande, Dan Ruby and others, have left their mark in the state legislature over the past several decades. Not surprisingly, none of them went to Bismarck to do what their constituents wanted or to make North Dakota a better place for all. They went to Bismarck to make everyone else think, act, and believe exactly as they do. We’ve seen it time and again with their regressive approach to women’s rights, academic freedom, equality, and many other issues. Janne’s vision – and the vision of those like her – is to create a state where they make all the rules. What religions are acceptable. What should be taught in our schools. What sex education curriculum may be used (if any at all). What science to allow, and what science to deny. North Dakota’s Janne, like the many who came before her, carries out her bigotry and intolerance in the name of religion. Yet her views are not based on anything “Christian.” Christ taught acceptance, compassion, and to be cautious when judging others. Instead, Janna Myrdal is mean-spirited and only too happy to not only judge, but lay out the penalties for those she doesn’t like. She is, in short, a bully. Yes, we have always had Jannas in our midst. 2000 years ago, it was Janne who picked up the first stone to throw at a woman accused of adultery that the Pharisees had asked a man to judge. We now know what Janne Myrdal is all about. Will we recognize the next one? Amy Jacobson Executive Director Prairie Action ND
Union will function effectively. This critical provision prevents the federal government from becoming subordinate to the states, which was the principal vice and futility of the Articles of Confederation. Under the Articles, states were sovereign, an arrangement that plundered the nation in every conceivable way, including anarchy, which left the Confederation Congress helpless to address the financial woes and national security threats that confronted the newly minted United States. The Supremacy Clause, according to Chief Justice John Marshall, set forth two essential constitutional principles. First, states would be prohibited from interfering in any way with the functioning of the federal government. Any other arrangement, as Marshall made clear in the landmark case of McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), would render the federal government subordinate to state governments and, in fact, transfer supremacy back to the states, which would defeat the very purpose of the Constitutional Convention. Second, federal action, whether in the form of a statute, treaty, court decision or administrative act, must prevail over any inconsistent state act. Justice Joseph Story, the most scholarly of Justices, explained the rationale — the necessity of uniformity — in 1816, in Martin v. Hunter’s Lessee: without uniformity, “the laws, the treaties and the Constitution of the United States would be different in different states. The public mischiefs that would attend such a state of things would be truly deplorable.” Next week, we will consider some of those “public mischiefs.” Adler is president of The Alturas Institute, created to advance American Democracy through promotion of the Constitution, civic education, equal protection and gender equality. Send questions about the Constitution to Dr. Adler at NDWTPColumn@ gmail.com and he will attempt to answer them in subsequent columns. This column is provided by the North Dakota Newspaper Association and Humanities North Dakota.
To the Editor, The 2021 North Dakota legislative session will go down in the history books as one of the strangest in the state’s history. We saw lengthy debate on issues such as legislator meal reimbursements and also an expulsion of an ill-behaved lawmaker. Additionally, many bills regarding election and voting issues were frequently in the news. Here’s a brief overview of some of those pieces of legislation. HB 1182 would have created an option to make local races like city commission partisan. Thankfully, this bill was defeated in the House. It would have potentially injected partisan rancor into local races. HB 1289 would have increased voter residency thresholds to one year instead of the current 30 days. Many advocacy groups said it was unconstitutional. Thankfully, it didn’t make it out of committee. HB 1312 attacked vote-by-mail and absentee voting. It was voter suppression, and it failed by a large margin in the House. HB 1373 would have initially slashed early voting days from 15 to 7. Early voting is secure, and it helps increase voter participation. It passed the House, but thankfully failed in the Senate. HB 1397 creates a committee of legislators to redraw legislative district lines later this year based on the 2020 U.S. Census. An amendment to HB 1397 opened draft maps to public view and comment. This was a step in the right direction regarding transparency. SB 2271 would have hidden North Dakota presidential election vote totals until after presidential electors meet. Instead, the approved version was amended and became a statement and study opposing the idea of eliminating the electoral college to elect the U.S. president. As you may have noticed, many of the voting-related bills this session were solutions in search of problems and were modeled after restrictive legislation found in many other states. However, one really good bill we’d like to highlight actually increases access to voting. HB 1447 was approved, and will make it more convenient for North Dakota college students to vote. This is good legislation that had bipartisan support. All in all, this legislative session was one for the history books. And, we’re very thankful the severe bills aiming to decrease access to voting were defeated or withdrawn. Moving forward, our organization will be tracking the legislative redistricting process throughout 2021, and we invite interested voters to do the same. Sincerely, Rick Gion Director North Dakota Voters First
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Prairie Doc® Perspectives: Dear moms, I see you By Jill Kruse, D.O. This has been an exhausting year for moms. Last spring, we had no idea we would still be dealing with this pandemic a year later. It presented difficult decisions, such as in-person school or remote learning, how to work from home while caring for children, or how to pay the bills without work, when to let children visit their grandparents, what to do for birthdays and holidays. Regardless of the decision made, it seemed someone somewhere was judging our choice. But I want you to know, I see you every day doing the best you can. To all the new moms, I see you when the OB floor was empty of friends and family to celebrate the new life you brought into the world. If you were COVID positive, I see you with your beaming smile behind a mask as you hold your new baby. Mothers of toddlers, I see you trying to keep little fingers out of mouths as you teach them to wash their hands. I see you attempting to be professional on a Zoom meeting with toddlers giggling and playing in the background. I see you moms of elementary and middle school children as you took on the role of teacher to keep your kids learning during the shutdown. I see you search for answers to big questions from your children about when things will be “normal” again. Mothers with high school chil-
dren, I see you consoling your Juniors and Seniors who missed out on sports seasons, proms and graduation ceremonies that were altered, cut short, or cancelled. I see you advertising prom dresses for sale captioned “only worn once for pictures.” I see you moms of college age children, yes, they are still your babies, as they prepare to leave the nest for school or a job. This new world experience will not be the same as you remember, yet I see you helping to make the most of it. Grandmothers, I see you, too! You have two sets of babies to think about, your adult children and your grandchildren. I see you longing for their visits and hugs. And I see you when your family could not be with you in the hospital or nursing home. Moms, I see you for the force of nature you are as you nurture your family through this pandemic. To quote A.A Milne, “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart…I’ll always be with you.” With much compassion and love, Tyler and Allie’s mom (a.k.a. Dr. Kruse). Jill Kruse, D.O. is part of The Prairie Doc® team of physicians and currently practices family medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. For free and easy access to the entire Prairie Doc® library, visit www.prairiedoc.org and follow Prairie Doc® on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show streaming most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.
Altru Family YMCA hosts free safety around water classes The Altru Family YMCA is offering free Safety Around Water classes May 17-20. The classes are free and open to the children in the community, ages 3-12 who have not participated in formal swim lessons. Spring is here and summer is right around the corner. Open water is everywhere – in ponds, pools, lakes, rivers, streams – and children are curious. Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury - it is a necessity. The YMCA’s Safety Around Water program can help you make sure they learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of
possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely. This 4-day course, taught by a certified instructor, can reduce the risk of drowning and give kids the confidence in and around water. A typical session includes: • Exercises to help children adjust to being in water • Instruction in “Jump, Push, Turn, Grab” and “Swim, Float, Swim” • A fun game to encourage comfort and activity around water Enrollment is open. Contact Sidney Wagner for details: swagner@ gfymca.org / 701-775-2586
Youth
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Cavalier County 4-H Communication Arts and Project Expo held Cavalier County 4-H members took the challenge of overcoming many adults' number one fear, speaking in front of others, by participating in the 2021 4-H Communication Arts and Project Expo Event on April 28 in Langdon. Communication Arts includes demonstrations, illustrated talks, public speaking, interpretive reading, dramatic presentation, commercials, broadcasting, short take, presentation software, video production, website design, 4-H promotion and Cloverbud recitation. The purpose of the event is to develop communication skills, to promote confidence and poise in youth, and to give them the opportunity to gather and organize information for a presentation. Project Expo gives youth an opportunity for self-expression both verbally and visually. 4-H members also get the chance to share with others what they have learned. Interview judging takes place after each event, and 4-H members learn all about their strengths and areas to improve in their presentation styles. The winners in each category have the opportunity to represent Cavalier County at the district event in Cando on June 3. The winners are as follows:
Pictured l-r: Audrey Martin, Bianca Martin, Aishu Chapara, Kenleigh Nye, Carl Henry and Maggie Iverson. Communication Arts Cloverbuds Audrey Martin, Munich Cloverbuds, The Pledge of Allegiance Bianca Martin, Munich Cloverbuds, The Pledge of Allegiance Aishu Chapara, Langdon Cloverbuds, 4-H Creed Dramatic Presentation – Junior Kenleigh Nye, Prairie Rose, It’s a Doll’s Life
Interpretive Reading – Junior Carl Henry, Prairie Rose, May I Please Have a Cookie Project Expo Maggie Iverson, Prairie Rose, Western Saddles The judges for this year’s Communication Arts event were Deb Krahn and Raquel Bata.
ments,” he said. Rostad said if that was to change it would be based on action by the state Health Department or the Legislature, and not from the university system. The current coronavirus vaccines are under emergency use, and Rostad said the system will not implement any kind of mandates for emergency use vaccines. The university system does have three currently required vaccinations, for measles, mumps and rubella; meningitis; and a tuberculosis screening. However, Rostad said students are able to seek an exemption form and still be able to attend a university without being vaccinated. “If you have a religious belief or are concerned about your physical wellbeing, you do have avenues to opt out of those (vaccinations),” he said. While NDUS has not required students to get vaccinated, Rostad said the number that already have is similar to that for the general public. “I think there are a lot of students and faculty that have, as soon as it has become available, gone and gotten the vaccine,” he said. “It is probably similar to our society in general; there some people that are hesitant or maybe for whatever purposes don’t want to get vaccinated at all.” Cara Helgren, vice president of student affairs at University of North Dakota, said UND has been following the same path. “While we have not required the COVID vaccine at this point, we are certainly making COVID-19 testing available and educating on what we know works,” she said. Providing the vaccine for students who want it has been a recent change. Halgren said UND is working to have the healthiest campus that it can and students have responded positively to being able to get the coronavirus vaccine. “We have had really strong student support for getting (vaccinated),” she said. Halgren said many of UND’s students are from the Twin Cities, and while doing online coursework they have driven to Grand Forks to get vaccinated. “Whether or not all students will get involved, time will tell, but clearly we have some students that are,” she said. Other than educating students on safety and vaccinations, Halgren said UND would confer with the NDUS before making any changes or requiring a coronavirus vaccine for the fall semester. Dickinson State University has taken a different approach, by allowing students to be exempt from the school’s mask mandate two weeks after their final dose of a coronavirus vaccine. Michelle Wilson, director of university relations, said the program is entirely voluntary, but as of April 14, 27% of on-campus staff and faculty had been vaccinated and 26% of oncampus students had been vaccinat-
ed. “Dickinson State was looking for an opportunity to incentivize our students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine,” she said. “Obviously we want to leave that ultimate decision up to our students, which is why the university isn’t requiring vaccinations.” Wilson added the numbers could be higher from those who received a vaccine before the incentive or those who have not informed the school. She said the university does not have any plans to require the vaccine in the future. Dickinson State University also intends to remove its mask mandate for the fall 2021 semester. Debra Haman, director of health and counselling for Minot State University, said the campus has held vaccination clinics on campus but does not plan to require the vaccine for students or staff. “All students, faculty and staff have been offered vaccinations,” she said. “Our nursing department was offered it right away due to the fact they were on the COVID testing front line.” With a good portion of students in the medical field, Haman said many students had already gotten vaccinated before the school started hosting clinics. She said there has not been tracking done on how many students, staff or faculty have received the vaccine. Haman said the university is still tracking coronavirus cases as well as the variants before any decisions are made on lower safety procedures. “Because it is under emergency use doctrine it is not going to be a requirement that we can foresee,” she said. “We are just going to continue to follow guidelines from the CDC.” Rostad said if certain universities wanted to require the vaccine, it would have to be removed from the emergency use declaration. “I don’t think that we would even think about approaching it until the emergency declaration has been removed,” he said. Rostad added while he hopes universities will be close to normal in the fall, it is likely going to be a “new normal.” “The numbers (of cases) trending downward, increased vaccinations, those are probably the two key indicators of where we are at,” he said. Rostad said some of the coronavirus safety measures, including plexiglass screens at checkout counters, will likely stay as people have been less sick this year compared to previous years. “I think there is a lot of discussion in higher education on some of the practices we have implemented … I would think some of these things we are doing are going to stay,” he said. “We’ve rethought how we can deliver academics. The 300-seat lecture hall might be a thing of the past, because anything beyond the 10th row is distanced learning.”
ND universities don’t plan on requiring COVID-19 vaccines but rercommend students get a vaccine By Dylan Sherman NDNAEF Universities in North Dakota have required students to get certain vaccines, but the COVID-19 vaccine will not be one of them. Across the nation universities are facing similar dilemmas, with responses ranging from requiring students to receive the vaccine to making it a recommendation. Jerry Rostad, vice chancellor for the North Dakota University System, said they are doing everything they can to encourage students and staff to get vaccinated. “When you look at what the Centers for Disease Control and our public health officials are saying, vaccinations are important in developing herd immunity in the fight against COVID-19,” he said. Rostad said the campuses are going to encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but that is the furthest the NDUS will be going. “I want to be clear we are stopping short; we will not be doing any kind of vaccination mandate or require-
The Cavalier County Library board has (2) 3-year terms open July 1, 2021 Board members are compensated for mileage incurred for attending meetings. Any questions may be addressed to the Cavalier County Library at (701) 256-5353. All positions will be appointed by the Cavalier County Commissioners. You may send your letter of interest to: Cavalier County Library, 600 5th ave, Langdon, ND 58249 or www.cavaliercountylibrary@gmail.com Letters of interest must be submitted by May 28.
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Obituaries
Richard Lorenz
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon for Richard Lorenz, 100, of Langdon, who passed away Friday, April 30, 2021, at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon. Burial of ashes was at Calvary Cemetery in Langdon. Richard Andrew Lorenz was born to John and Eva Lorenz at Langdon. He attended St. Alphonsus High School. He was a World War II veteran who was a member of the 2nd Armored “Hell on Wheels” Division and served 32 months in Africa and Europe. On July 31, 1946, he married Gladys Nelson at St. Alphonsus Church in
Langdon. They lived on their farm northwest of Langdon and were the loving parents of three sons. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Church and Knights of Columbus. During the winter months, he and Gladys lived in Mesa, Ariz. for many years and enjoyed the weather and family who visited often. “Rich” earned his badge of courage on D-Day at Omaha Beach in France. He earned his badge of honor by attending daily to his wife’s needs while she was a resident at Maple Manor Care Center. For five years, he spent each day from Noon until he would put her to bed at night, holding her hand, rubbing her back, and kissing her cheek. He would talk to her daily, trying to keep alive memories from times past. Surviving Richard are his sons: Rick (Judy) Lorenz of Denver, Colo., Jim (Sheila) Lorenz of Papil-
lion, Neb., and Tim (Connie) Lorenz of Kaneohe, HI; grandchildren: Nicole, Marnie, Kyle, Jennifer, Ryan, Sydnie, Danielle, and Paul; great-grandchildren: Taylor, Kalyn, Saydee, and Jonah; great-greatgrandchildren Jaydycie and Jaycetin; sister Mary Fran Bolesta of St. Louis, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Gladys; brothers: Ed, Tom, John, Bob, Paul, and Ben; and sisters Mae Thompson and Terese Crockett. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Foundation in Langdon. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.
CHURCH DIRECTORY GOD FORGIVES. LET HIM. Feeling guilty? Many people do. Reasons range from broken homes to unbroken habits. Whatever the cause, it’s an ugly feeling. Guilt is both the fact of having done wrong and the feeling of blame for doing it. It’s worst when the way you live leaves you empty, frustrated, and filled with regret, but there is a solution. Face the fact and remember God forgives. Then let him!
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Phone School Grades: Preschool-8th grade 701-256-2354 Our Parish Website is www.stalphonsuslangdon.com. Check our Parish Webpage for Up-to-Date information. •Public Masses are now permitted. Those in attendance are encouraged (not required) to wear a mask. •We will continue to live-stream the Sunday Masses at 10:30 a.m. (note time change)
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Melvin B. Tohm
Funeral services were held May 1, 2021, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Munich for Melvin B. Tohm, 88, of Devils Lake and Calio, who passed away April 26, 2021, at Eventide Heartland Care Center in the loving care of his family. Burial was at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Munich. Melvin Benjamin Tohm, son of Benjamin and Leona (Hahn) Tohm, was born on March 20, 1933, in Oak Creek Township in Bottineau County, south of the little town of Gardena. He grew up there, attended the Gardena School, and was a baptized and confirmed member of Zion Lutheran Church. He met his beloved Faye Hiatt at a country dance hall, and it was there that their life together started. They were united in marriage on October 23, 1955, at Gardena. They began their married life in Hamden, Ind., living there for just a short time where he worked in a pipe factory until they went on strike. They decided to move back to North Dakota to Minot where he built houses on the Minot Air Force Base and worked in the oil fields. In the winter of 1956, they moved to the farm south of Calio where they lived, farmed, raised cattle, and began their family. In 1975, they sold the cattle but continued to farm until 2002 when he semi-retired. He still kept active in farming by running the grain drill until the age of 70 and driving the combine until the age of 85, a job he truly loved. Faye passed away in 1994. He moved to Devils Lake in the fall of 2017, lived in Park Manor Apartments, and then later moved into Lake Country Manor Assisted Living until he passed away. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Missouri Synod in Egeland for several years, serving in many different positions on the church council until it closed. He then was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Munich through the years. For over 40 years, he served on the Seivert Township Board. He had a passion for farming; he never really considered it work, but in his spare
time he loved camping, hunting, fishing, and dabbled in woodworking. He was so very proud of and cherished every moment shared with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved his family with all his heart; he knew and trusted the promises of his Lord and Savior and treasured his many dear friends. A special thank you to the staff at Lake Country Manor and Eventide Heartland Care Center and Dr. Jackie Downs for the compassionate care shown to our dad. We also thank Pastor Ramey, Zion LWML, 1st State Bank of Cando and all friends, family and neighbors for your many acts of kindness and prayerful support shown to us these past months. Melvin’s loving family include his children: Dwight (Lois) Tohm of Calio, Marianne (Terry) Hall and Gail (Roger) Wirth- all of Munich; grandchildren: Eric (Tawnee) Tohm, Roxanne (Brad) Erickstad- all of Devils Lake, Dana (Eric) McArthur of Munich, Benjamin Tohm of Devils Lake, Katrina (Doug) Bell of Hudson Wisc., Krystle (Trevor) Darling of Devils Lake, Amanda (Shaun) Jacobson of Colfax, Jason (Kimberly) Wirth of Munich and Devin (Kristen) Wirth of Fargo; 18 great-grandchildren: Rebecca, Emma, Carson and Abigail Tohm, Kadence, Easton, Rylan and Skylar Wirth, Grey and Rhett Jacobson, Olivia, Brynn and Ryan Erickstad, Vincent and Austin Wirth, Brooklynn, Natalie and Harley McArthur; brother Vernon (Rosie) Tohm of Amarillo TX; sister Dorothy (Tohm) Johnson of Devils Lake; sisters-in-law: Leona (Timm) Tohm of Hereford TX, Leola Lagerquist of Dunseith, Nettie Peterson of St. John and Ena Birkland of Spokane Wash.; and many dear nieces, nephews, and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Faye, son David Allen Tohm in 1987, brothers LeRoy Tohm and Marvin Tohm, and many beloved in-laws. Memorials may be directed to the Zion Lutheran Cemetery Fund in memory of Melvin. Gilbertson Funeral Home of Devils Lake was in charge of arrangements.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on May 6, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseau, Minn. for JoAnn Rae (Brown) DeMars, who passed away April 30, 2021, surrounded by family at the LifeCare Greenbush Manor at the age of 86. Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Roseau. JoAnn was born on July 20, 1934, to Roy Brown Sr. and Esther R. (Herman) in Grand Forks. She grew up and later graduated from high school in Manvel. She and Robert E. DeMars were married at St. Timothy’s in Manvel on June 16, 1950. She worked at the Maple Manor Nursing Home in Langdon as the activity’s director for 15-20 years. She volunteered in Wales and Langdon Catholic churches as a religious ed. teacher and head of the women’s group. She moved to Roseau,
Minn., in 2005 to be closer to family. She loved baking and cooking and took pride in her floral beds. She had a special love of her children and grandchildren, especially babies. She also enjoyed entertaining her friends and family. She will be remembered for her willingness to always help anyone in need. She is survived by her children: Denise (Wayne) Restad, Terry (Cassie) DeMars, Jim (Shelley) DeMars, Brian (Darlene) DeMars, and Pat (Lana) DeMars; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and sister Kathleen Danks. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers and sisters; and her loving husband, Robert. A special thanks to the CNAs, nurses and all who helped mom at Greenbush Manor and friends who sent cards and came to visit. Helgeson Funeral Home of Roseau, Minn. was in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook at: www.helgesonfuneralhome.com.
A funeral service will be held at the Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021, for Philip Hope, who passed away at his home on May 2, 2021, in Langdon. Masks are required. Inurnment will follow at Elkwood Cemetery, with a lunch at the Hope Farm. Philip was born December 22, 1942, in Langdon, to Albert and Lutie (Williamson) Hope. There was no place he loved more than the family farm. You could find him planting and harvesting, working on machinery, or just driving to view the fields. He farmed the family’s land for 50 years and taught the next generation the farming trade, passing it onto his nephew upon his “retirement” after his 50th crop. His other joys in life were skiing, traveling, and visits with friends. You could find him around town enjoying coffee and cards or dice on a regular basis. He was almost
unbeatable at cribbage and played a mean game of whist. But you could really see him come to life around his family—especially his nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Whether ranger rides or snowmobile rides, teaching you how to pick rocks, or mow the lawn, he was up for anything his family asked. To his nieces and nephews, he was simply “Uncle”, and there was no greater praise or sign of love. Philip was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: David, Harvey, and Kenneth. He is survived by his sister, Margie Lewis; sister-in-law Linda (Harvey) Hope; his adoring nephews, Danny Ellis and Nykolas (Carrie) Hope; nieces April (Scott) Nelson and Rebecca Hope; great nephews: Tyler Nelson, Bohdyn Hope, Lynkyn Hope and Cartyr Hope; and great nieces Kimberly Ellis and Nadiya Hope. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.
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From the Pastor’s Desk
Devotions by community pastors This devotion is submitted by Pastor Sue Mackey of Langdon Presbyterian Church
Brush with the Bunch
Holding two art shows on the same day can get tricky! Just leave it to the minds of some of the Brush Bunch to come up with some ideas to carry it out. Add this to our early showing on Friday to the North Border Elementary Walhalla students with well over 100 students, teachers, teachers aides, and a visit from Nick Amb, the principal, it was a busy showing and an enjoyable one. We have been doing this for several years now along with a demonstration, which I had the pleasure of showing the students the steps I take when painting a painting. Several returned on Saturday or Sunday to take part in the scavenger hunt; the winners of this were: Dylan Ames, Bryggs Girodat, Rhyder Girodat and Chris Longtin. Our greeter, Paul Bonaime, directed the visitors into our Art Show #49 which was designed and set up under the direction of Virginia Dunnigan. This came about because we couldn‘t have our 50th golden anniversary art show unless we held our 49th. Each member was allowed one painting or photo that were arranged on shelves and numbered in order to be voted on for People‘s Choice. Winners for the #49 art show were Leona Schneider for her photo of the “Vang Bridge“ and Laurel Brusseau for her oil painting “Winter Ride in a Red Pickup.“ The highlight of the room was the wall of masked bandits, I mean Brush Bunch members, in “memory“ of the infamous year of 2020 and the “art show that wasn‘t.“ This collection of the Brush Bunch members was designed and built my me, Leo. The winners of identifying these were Amy Carignan and Cliff Anderson. Next was our 50th Golden Anniversary Brush Bunch Art Show and Sale. Our turnout was great, and we feel our art and photo display was exceptional- many viewers commented on this. The highlight of this room was a wall of “People‘s Choice Awards“ since it began in 2007 up to 2019. It was a very impressive display. Viewers went around more than once to make a choice of their favorite painting or photo. Winners in these categories were: Kevin Beauchamp for his photo, “Snowy Path“, and fine art went to Sylvia Moore for her oil painting “Downtown“ from an old photo of the north end of Main Street in Olga showing the old hotel and the home where she was raised. I will show pictures of the People‘s Choice award winners next week. We wish to thank everyone who visited us and took time to pick their favorite work of art. We cannot do this without your participation. God willing, we‘ll see you next year the first weekend in May 2022. by Leo Beauchamp
Legislative Update
Senator Janne Myrdal R – District 10 jmyrdal@nd.gov 701-331-0946 As I am writing this last Legislative report of the 67th Session, we have approximately 14 bills left to vote on. These are mostly appropriations bills like Commerce, Human Service, IT, and Office Of Budget Management OMB budgets. The last of there, OMB budget is the “sandbox “ at the end of every Session where any and all things gets added that was missed or possibly rejected earlier in Session, so you never really know till the last few days. Yes, I know it sounds strange and it indeed is. I think the system needs to be cleaned up so as it should be more transparent than that. Before I go on to some final updates on several bills that may be of interest, I feel I should address the claims being made in all the larger papers across the state that I misled the Senate about the constitutionality of the law which is completely false. This is in regards to the amendment we put on a matching grant bill, SB2030, to assure our institutions of higher education follow the intent of our laws as stated in Chapter 14 of the NDCC and do not partner with any abortion providers. In 1995, a court struck down the subsection of Section 14-02.3-01
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that prohibited the use of federal funds for abortion as it applied to the Medicaid program. North Dakota law prohibits the use of funds for rape and incest abortions and the federal law requires them. So long as we accept federal Medicaid dollars, the preemption applies. The case was Fargo Women’s Health v. Wessman (Civ. No. A3–94–36.April 13, 1995.) It is not a published case. The claims in the letters are wrong for several reasons: The statute is only unconstitutional as applied to Medicaid funding for rape and incest. That is all. I did not mention any specific section of the chapter. One of the sections most pertinent to SB 2030 is subsection 1 of Section 14-02.3-01 and it did not exist in 1995 when this court case was heard. It was added in 2011. The issue at hand in SB2030 is simply this; - NDSU should stop partnering with the nation’s largest abortion industry, Planned Parenthood. Period. Why ever would they stray so far out of their lane as to welcome this eugenics and racist organization? Subsurface water management once again was on the forefront this session with HB1437 coming out of conference committee this week with compromises from both sides. There will be a notification requirement for tiling of under 80 acres, BUT we put a sunset clause on this so that law will end December 31, 2022. I vehemently oppose this part of the law and sincerely hope the in depth study on this issue in the interim as provide by SB2208 will correct this. It was a compromise we had to move on as there was other provisions of HB1437 that were needed. I am deeply concerned that landowners are losing property rights in dealing with their own land, and we know from proven science that subsurface water management prevents flooding like one we would see in surface waters. NDSU research was well appropriated for this session including
Burial Notice Burial for Margaret Hiltner will be held Wednesday, May 12 at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Michael’s Cemetery in Wales. Refreshments will follow at the St. Michael’s Hall.
the research station in Langdon. The township funding I have mentioned in prior reports looks to be secured at $30 million with potential match of federal funding through NDDOT. Tourism in our area, including expansion of many features at Frost Fire with again federal matching grants. Do I personally think the federal monies being printed and sent out is a good thing? No, I do not in the least. It long term, for our kids and grandkids amounts to monopoly money as our nation is digging a deeper and deeper hole of debt with no end in sight. That is a discussion for another time. There was a very late hoghouse amendment on a House bill that came before us here in the Senate that would illuminate all income tax. It was a complicated bill and had not had any hearings. Income tax, though I think we should phase it out over time, is not an excessive burden in North Dakota, - actually we are the lowest of all states that have income tax. The bill was defeated in the Senate, but we will bring something better forward next session. I stood by the governor as he signed the “stand your ground” 2nd amendment bill I co-sponsored, and he pleasantly surprised us with another signing, - a proclamation making our state a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State. I applaud him for this. On several other issues, including the above mentioned SB2030 we are at this very moment trying to meet with him to urge him to not veto good legislation. HB1465 just passed the Senate with a 45-2 vote dealing with vaccine passports. We have received an enormous amount of correspondence to make sure we pass legislation that protects our individual liberties in this regard as there is a strong federal move to force Americans to carry a “vaccine passport” in order to get any kind of services. I vehemently oppose this and with this legislation we assured, for now at least, that such cannot occur in our state. There has been a large number of bills that relate to state’s, Tenth Amendment, rights which is good. I could write so much more, but will end with hope and prayers for rain on our land. Seems D10 is the only area that has not had any moisture to speak of at all.
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READ: John 15:9-17 Search online for “famous last words,” and you will find examples such as these: “It is very beautiful over there.” (Thomas Edison, inventor) “I’ve never felt better.” (Douglas Fairbanks Sr., actor) “Either that wallpaper goes, or I do.” (Oscar Wilde, poet and playwright) Sullivan Ballew, a Civil War soldier, had a premonition of his own death. The last letter he wrote to his wife included these loving words: “If I do not return, my dear Sarah, never forget how much I love you, and when my last breath escapes me on the battlefield, it will whisper your name.” The imminence of death is sacred ground, and, in those moments, we cling to last words. Perhaps you remember the last words spoken by a loved one. If you could say just a few last words as you knew you were dying, to whom would you speak them and what would you say? Chapters 13-17 of John’s gospel are Jesus’ earthly life last words to his disciples. Jesus said, “I love you
Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule
May 10 – Grand Forks – Full May 12 – Grand Forks – 1 seat available May 14 – Grand Forks May 17 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks May 19 – Grand Forks – 1 seat available May 21 – Grand Forks May 24 – Grand Forks – 1 seat available May 26 – Grand Forks May 28 – Grand Forks May 31 – CLOSED – Memorial Day
We will be providing rides to the “Safe at Home Alone” program at the courthouse on June 9. Please call early to ensure a seat for your child(ren). Effective February 1, 2021: Shopping will be allowed on out-of-town trips. Medical trips will take precedence as we are only able to take 2 people at a time, please be flexible with your shopping requests. Please call early with your appointments as dates fill up fast. Out of town appointments need to be made between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
All in-town trips have to be called in no later than the business day before the trip. This is due to the cleaning protocol we have established for the vehicles. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. In-town transit hours are from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. We are limited in what we can handle due to cleaning protocol and “social distancing” on the vehicles so please don’t be upset if we ask you to change your appointment. ALL passengers are required to wear a mask. All activities, including foot care, remain cancelled. Access to the Langdon Senior Center is limited to staff and deliveries. Starting June 1 there will not be any Friday trips out of town, no exceptions.
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just as the Father loves me; remain in my love… My commandment is this: love one another, just as I love you” (John 15, verses 9 and 12). What is it that matters when all else is said and done? What is the most compelling, powerful, and enduring force in the universe? Love. Last words matter. They are precious. Of all that Jesus might have said, he chose love. Sullivan Ballew was killed 7 days after he wrote that letter. “When my last breath escapes, it will whisper your name, Sarah.” And the next day after Jesus shared his parting words, he was crucified. His last breath on the cross and his first breath in the resurrection whispered your name and your forgiveness. “I love you just as the Father loves me.” It is your name Jesus whispers. It is your name, no matter how far you may wander, that if you pause to listen you will always hear, “Listen to me, Child. I love you.” The first, and the last, word is love.
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Girls Golf Results
Arianna Haraseth braved the cold and had a great shot teeing off. Photo by Larry Stokke
Devils Lake - April 30 Top 10 1. Ainsley McLain 85 2. Elle Nicholas 93 3. Steph Burns 93 4. Sydney Staus 99 5. Nora Wharam 100 6. Paige Gunderson 102 7. Carlee Siemen 103 8. Trista Bilden 105 9. Olivia Christianson 106 10. Gracie Christianson 109 Team Scores 1. Grafton 393 2. Langdon 435 3. Park River 450 4. Hatton /Northwood 487 5. Lakota 538 Langdon golfers Olivia Christianson 106 Gracie Christianson 109 Halle Jabs 109 Lauren Gendron 111 Arianna Haraseth 119 Taryn Romfo 123 Morgan Thielbar 130 Morgan Freije 137 Ashley Perry 149
Taryn Romfo teeing off at the Cardinal Invitational on May 3. Photo by Larry Stokke
Girls Golf Results
Langdon - May 3 1. Ainsley McLain 87 2. Carlee Siebens 97 3. Sydney Staus 101 4. Steph Burns 103 5. Trista Bilden 104 6. Felicity Longtine 108 7. Skya Brandon 109 8. Olivia Christianson 109 9. Hannah Anderson 114 10. Penny Martinez 119 Team Scores Grafton 401 Langdon 486 Park River 506 Ashley Perry drops the ball in the cup for a nice putt in the Cardinal Invitational. Photo by Larry Stokke
Lauren Gendron sinking a putt on May 2-3. Photo by Larry Stokke
Markus Kingzett stretches out to get his hand on the bag beating the tag out in Minto in the Cards win. Photo by Larry Stokke
Nora Lorenz drops her ball into the cup with a one-foot putt. Photo by Larry Stokke
Grant Romfo dives safely back to base in the Cards win over Park River in Langdon on May 3. Photo by Larry Stokke
Cooper Zimmer catches a pop fly as he and Mason Romfo collide. Photo by Larry Stokke Gage Goodman with a great outfield catch in the Cards 10 run win over Minto in Minto. Photo by Larry Stokke
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Langdon Area Varsity Boys Track TMCHS – April 29
Athlete of the Meet was Cody Amble. Place Name Event Time 1 Brock Freer 1600m 5:20.5 1 Ben Girodat Disc 111’7” PB, SB 1 Tucker Regner, Cody Amble Tanner McDonald, Zack Rostvet 4x100 50.5 2 Cody Amble LJ 16’7” 2 Mason Christianson 1600m 5:22.6 2 Tucker Regner 300IH 51.17 2 Tucker Regner 110HH 19.99 2 Cody Amble 100m 12.09 PB,SB 3 Skyler Fincher 100m 12.19 PB, SB 4 Tanner McDonald LJ 15’10.5” 5 Keenan Kalhagen 400m 1:08.4 6 Zack Rostvet 100m 12.30 6 Zack Rostvet 200m 25.23 PB, SB 6 Ethan Okeson Disc 79’4” PB, SB 6 Skyler Fincher SP 34’0” 7 Ben Girodat SP 32’2” 7 Ryan Boesl Jav 96’3” PB, SB 8 Ryan Boesl SP 32’0” 8 Landon Welsh 1600 6:16.6 8 Cody Amble 200 25.85 8 Keenan Kalhagen LJ 15’0” PB, SB 8 Ben Girodat Jav 93’0” PB = Personal Best, SB= Season Best
Tucker Regner had a personal best in the pole vault event in Rugby of 11' 6", taking first place. Photo by Larry Stokke
Langdon Area Varsity Boys Track Rugby – May 1
Athlete of the Meet was Tucker Regner & Mason Christianson. Place Name Event Time 1 Tucker Regner PV 11’6” PB, SB 3 Mason Christianson 3200 11:27.20 PB = Personal Best, SB= Season Best
Langdon Area Varsity Girls Track Belcourt – April 29
Langdon team took 1st place. Performer of the meet was Cora Badding.
Lexi Olson had a state qualifying time of 47.93 in the 300 hurdles in Rugby. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Place Name Event Time 1 Lexis Olson 300H 51.77 1 Lexis Olson 100m 12.59 SQ, PB 1 Jane Sillers 1600m 6:28 1 Rebekah Wells 100H 17.62 1 Jane Sillers 800m 2:55 1 Drew Rostvet 200m 29.25 PB 1 Cora Badding LJ 15’8” 1 Cora Badding TJ 35’9.5” SQ, PB 1 Meredith Romfo Jav 102’9” 1 Heather Okeson Disc 96’11” 1 Meredith Romfo, Drew Rostvet McKenna Schneider, Isabelle Olson 800 relay 2:00.35 1 McKenna Schneider, Drew Rostvet Raelyn Klindt, Meredith Romfo 400 relay 57.51 2 Kate Sillers 1600m 6:38 2 Kate Sillers 800m 2:56 2 Jalynn Swanson TJ 33’2” PB 2 Raelyn Klindt HJ 4’9” SB 2 Mykei Anderson SP 29’7” 3 Rebekah Wells 300H 56.06 3 Isabelle Olson 200m 29.55 PB 5 McKenna Schneider 100m 13.81 5 Lauren Baril 400m 1:11 5 Payton Hall 200m 31.16 PB 5 Jalynn Swanson LJ 13’1” 7 Tallia Johnston 300H 1:00 7 Raelyn Klindt 100m 14.05 8 Claire Chaput 300H 1:00.03 8 Claire Chaput 100H 21.00 PB= Personal Best, SB= Season Best, SQ= State Qualifier
Langdon Area Varsity Girls Track Rugby – May 1
Performer of the meet was Alexa Schneider. Place Name Event Time 1 Cora Badding TJ 35’1.75” SQ 1 Alexa Schneider PV 9’0” SQ, PB 2 Lexis Olson 300H 47.93 SQ 2 Cora Badding LJ 16’5.25” SQ, PB 3 Lexis Olson 200m 27.25 4 Rebekah Wells 100H 17.44 SB 5 Jalynn Swanson TJ 33’3.25” PB 5 Heather Okeson Disc 105’7” 7 Marlee Hetletved 100H 18.08 8 Lexis Olson 100m 13.18 PB= Personal Best, SB= Season Best, SQ= State Qualifier
Rebekah Wells showing great form as she stretches out over the hurdle with room to spare. Photo by Larry Stokke
Ben Girodat showing intensity with his throw of 93 feet in the javelin in Rugby. Photo by Larry Stokke
Cora Badding tripled jumped 35' 1 3/4 inches to punch her ticket to the state meet. Photo by Larry Stokke
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Goehring launches drought hotline Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has reactivated the Drought Hotline and interactive hay map. First activated in 2017, the hotline and map are available for ranchers affected by the drought. “Ranchers who need hay, or those with hay to sell or with pasture or hayland to rent should call us at 701-425-8454,” Goehring said. “We are also appealing to individuals who are available to move hay to contact the hotline.” The interactive hay map is available at www.nd.gov/ndda. Users may click on the icons to retrieve information about available hay, pasture and hayland in their area. “The map is an effort to make the Drought Hotline information more easily accessible to the public,” Goehring said. “We strongly encourage anyone who fits the criteria of our hotline to continue communicating their needs with us so we can keep the map as accurate and
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up-to-date as possible.” To contact the Drought Hotline, call 701-425-8454 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Callers can also leave a message on evenings and weekends. The service is free of charge. Individuals who contact the hotline are asked to provide their name, contact information and what they need or can provide. An overall lack of measurable rain combined with above average temperatures have caused drought conditions to persist across the state, with 93% of the state in severe or extreme drought as of April 22. Based on the latest crop progress report released by the United States Department of Agriculture for the week ending April 25, North Dakota’s topsoil moisture supplies were rated at 80% short or very short. Subsoil moisture was rated at 78% short or very short. Stock water supplies were rated 69% short or very short.
Make sure trees, shrubs are hardy before planting Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is encouraging homeowners to research products before buying and planting nursery stock for their property. “Many varieties of trees and shrubs adapt well to North Dakota’s climate and soils, but before you plant, you may want to talk with a trusted nursery dealer, horticulturist or local extension agent,” Goehring said. “They will help you select nursery stock that you will enjoy for years to come.” Goehring said the North Dakota Department of Agriculture receives numerous complaints every year from both consumers and dealers about non-hardy stock being sold in the state. North Dakota is in plant hardiness zones 3 and 4. State law requires that all trees and shrubs, designated by the agriculture commissioner as nonhardy must be labeled “non-hardy in North Dakota.” The penalty for violating the law is up to $500 per incident. Repeated violations can result in denial of a nursery license. “Some plants are not adapted to surviving our North Dakota winters when the temperature can drop to 25 degrees below zero and colder,” Goehring said. “Some plants
may not tolerate our soil types or dry winter conditions. Plants not adapted to our environment can also make them more susceptible to plant pests and diseases.” The most common, non-hardy trees and shrubs offered for sale in North Dakota include emerald arborvitae, dwarf Alberta spruce, eastern redbud, oakleaf hydrangea, Japanese snowball (Viburnum plicatum), dappled willow and certain varieties of fruit trees. Emerald arborvitae and dwarf Alberta spruce are sometimes labeled as hardy from 30 to 40 degrees below zero, but they tend to winter burn badly resulting in death or severe dieback. NDDA nursery inspectors will be out visiting nurseries and checking for non-hardy nursery stock as well as other compliance with North Dakota nursery law, including proper labeling, pests and disease, and plant health and viability. A more detailed listing of nonhardy trees and shrubs and a list of all licensed nurseries is available on the North Dakota Department of Agriculture website at https:// www.nd.gov/ndda/program/ nursery-program. A plant hardiness zone map is available at http:// planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/.
Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension
Urea Application in a Drought There is a lot more interest this spring in applying urea with a drill before planting, rather than broadcast application followed by a field cultivator to work it in. The drill will likely result in less soil disturbance and greater moisture conservation compared with a field cultivator. Urea application should be made deeper than 2 inches to avoid using a urease inhibitor (anything with a proper rate of NBPT). A separate drill application of urea should be made at an angle to the intended row, because when urea is broken apart into ammonia and carbon dioxide by the soil urease enzyme, the ammonia will hurt seed germina-
By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month As I looked down to the curb to watch my step as I got out of the passenger side of the vehicle the other day, something caught my eye. It was a lone tulip leaf sprouting from the ground among the grass. I don’t know how the bulb got planted there, but the curb was new last fall, and the berm had been replanted. The lone tulip bulb must have been transplanted in the dirt and persevered through its arduous journey to be able to thrive in a different and unexpected environment. It got me to thinking that it truly is the beginning of spring. With the little bit of rainfall we got over the weekend, the grass has started to green, and the buds are starting to come on the trees and bushes. Flowers have started to sprout, and things are starting to grow and flourish. With all of the springtime growth comes seasonal allergies. May was chosen as allergy and asthma awareness month for a reason and is a great time to learn about conditions that affect people of our community. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, there are 65 million people in the US affected by asthma and allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation
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tion and reduce stand. By applying urea at an angle to the planting direction, a seed will be killed once in a while, but will not result in large gaps within a row. Any P applied in this manner will not behave as a ‘starter’, but will be available later in the season beyond which a starter might help early growth. If P is applied in this manner, some seedplaced/near-seed-placed P should be applied to corn, small grains, canola, sugarbeet and potato. Reducing Fertilizer Rates in a Drought With the old ‘yield-goal’ mentality still alive and well unfortunately with many growers, there will be a tendency to greatly reduce fertilizer rates this spring. This is a mistake. In dry conditions, crop nutrients are used much less efficiently than in a more ‘normal’ year. In 2012, efficiency of N applied to a dry soil
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(www.aafa.org) have broken down the conditions as follows: • About 25 million Americans have asthma (20 million adults and 5 million children) • About 32 million Americans have food allergies (26 million adults and 6 million children) • About 24 million Americans have hay fever, rhinitis, or nasal allergies (19.2 million adults and 5.2 million children) According to Mayo Clinic (www. mayoclinic.org), asthma is a respiratory condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. It makes breathing difficult and can trigger wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (www.aaaai.org) defines an allergy as a chronic condition involving abnormal reactions to an ordinarily harmless substance. The immune system tries to protect the body from the allergen by having adverse responses such as itching, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, vomiting, hives or rashes, and anaphylaxis. Both conditions can be mild to severe, could be life threatening, and need to be managed to help maintain quality of life. You may or may not be one of the people directly affected, but you more than likely know someone who it affected by at least one of the conditions. There is no known cure for any of them. There are medications and certain therapies that help people manage their condition, but the best way to stop the prevention
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FARRMS is recruiting interns for six North Dakota farmers markets. Interns spend a summer gaining marketing skills and helping their local farmers markets grow. Interns will assist at the farmers market, conduct customer counts and organize outreach and events. Markets hosting interns are BisMarket in Bismarck, Spirit Lake Mobile Farmers Market for the Spirit Lake Nation, Minot Farmers Market in Minot, North Prairie Farmers Market in Minot, Red River Market in Fargo, and Town Square Farmers Market in Grand Forks. These paid internships are up to 15 hours per week from June 13 through September 26, 2021. Farmers markets and local producers are seeing increased demand for locally produced food. In some areas of the state, demand for local foods outstrips supply, with many farmers markets selling out shortly after opening. (Northern Plains Resource Conservation and Development Council, 2019). “More consumers want to know where their food is coming from and they want to know the farmer who grew it,” said FARRMS Executive Director, Stephanie Blumhagen, “FARRMS is providing education and support to help meet the increased demand.” Interns will attend weekly online
was at least 1/3 less efficient than similar rates in a ‘normal’ year for corn in one of my experiments. It takes far more nutrient per bushel/ pound/ton in a drought year compared to that in a normal year. That stated, being conservative on rates is not a bad strategy, within limits. In spring wheat, for example, if the rate from the NDSU N calculator is 150 pounds of N per acre, reducing it to 120 pounds N per acre would not be too extreme. If the weather turned around, the variety tended to be lower protein naturally, then supplementing the N early postanthesis to regain some protein is a plan that conserves N early. If the weather remains dry, achieving high protein would happen without any extra N. (Source: Dave Franzen, Extension Soil Specialist, Crop and Pest Report 4-29-21)
classes and complete modules on marketing, social media outreach, farmers markets and local food systems, implementing what they learn to increase attendance at their farmers market. Felicity Merritt, 2020 FARRMS intern at Red River Market says “Working as a FARRMS intern was such a positive and rewarding experience. I have been a long-time fan of the Red River Market as a customer and community member. The FARRMS Farmers Market Internship allowed me to get involved directly. I am so thankful for the experience I gained from my internship, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in local foods and community development.” About FARRMS: The Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS) is a 501c3 nonprofit providing education, peer networks, and financial support to sustainable agriculture producers in North Dakota. FARRMS has partnered with Dakota College at Bottineau to fund internships through a USDA AMS Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant. Applications for interns are open now through May 31. For more information contact info@ farrms.org, call 701-480-9113 or visit www.farrms.org/farmersmarketinterns to apply.
ATTENTION! CANADA THISTLE and LEAFY SPURGE CONTROL The Cavalier County Weed Board is taking orders for biological weed control which will be available this summer. The biological control will be Stem Weevils for Canada Thistle and Leafy Spurge Flea Beetles. There is a limited supply, so each qualified participant is limited to two releases per parcel of land and must be located within Cavalier County. Additional containers of insects may be purchased at an additional cost. Interested parties should contact the Cavalier County Weed Board at (701) 370-8927 or at jshort@nd.gov by June 1, 2021 to secure availability.
from even happening in the first place is to avoid the triggers that cause an incident. Health care professionals are the best source for understanding on managing asthma and allergies. Organizations can also be a great resource when trying to manage daily life with the conditions. Even if you are not directly affected by the conditions but would like to learn more about them because someone you know or care about is affected, organizations provide a great resource. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has a vast array of information about the conditions as well as ways to help advocate for the conditions. AAFA’s mission is dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease for people with asthma and allergies through support, advocacy, education and research. (www.aafa. org/about-aafa) They have great resources to help people understand the conditions based on research that has been conducted. They also have an awareness campaign for the month of May. If you are interested in visiting the website to take part in the campaign by learning or doing something fun, visit https:// www.aafa.org/take-action-awareness-month/ for more information. Some weeks to keep in mind for the awareness month: • May 3-7: Air Quality Awareness Week • May 9-15: Food Allergy Awareness Week • May 16-22: Eosinophil Awareness Week Some other great resources are the Food Allergy Research and Education organization (FARE) (www. foodallergy.org), the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) (www.fda.gov), US Department of Agriculture (USDA) (www.nal. usda.gov), American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (www.aaaai.org), and the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) (www.fooallergyawarenss.org). They all have a wealth of knowledge, places to contact for more information, and they all provide research-based information. NDSU Extension has information as well, specifically about food allergies. Visit our website (www. ag.ndsu.edu) and search for allergies. The “All About Food Allergens” publications (FN1827, NF1828, NF1829, FN1830, FN1831, FN1832) are also available to learn more about 6 of the top 9 allergens (eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy, milk, shellfish) as well as recipes free from those allergens. If you would like more information or hard copies of those publications, feel free to call NDSU Extension office in Cavalier County at 256-2560 or email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu.
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Business and Professional Directory Swenson Blasting Mobile Unit
Expert Collision Repair Baked on Paint Refinishing Windshield Replacement Windshield Chip Repair Paintless Dent Repair
Remove paint from anything and everything!
Contact Craig Swenson Shop: 701-256-3668 Cell: 303-877-1868
• Mosquito, Tick, Ant & Spider control for your yard or event
Mosquito Minus
Control J4 Mosquito
Additional Services: •Asian beetle control •Concrete/paver patio & doorways
701-382-9376
Cavalier & Pembina Counties
Jim & Karla Rademacher
701-382-9376
Hwy 1 South, Langdon
Tel. 701.256.6204 Website: www.dvacnd.org
24-Hour Toll Free Crisis Line 866.435.7490
9-15
Great for auto restoration & removing parking lines We use water & crushed glass to prevent warping NO HEAT USED
18th ANNUAL LANGDON AREA FARM EQUIP. CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Thursday, July 15 • 10 a.m. Farm Equip. - Tractors - Trucks - Construction Vehicles - Collec. Vehicles
To consign, call: Dan Crockett, 256-0567
Dennis Crockett, 370-8903; or Donavon Diseth, 351-8981
American Legion Post 98 Langdon, ND Rent the American Legion Hall and/or Park Building for Weddings, Reunions, Business Meetings or any event. Reasonable rates. Kitchen & hall may be rented separately. For more information, please contact Leon Hiltner at 256-2188.
202 Park St. E - Park River, ND 602 3rd St. - Langdon, ND on Wednesdays For appointments call 701-284-6131 www.parkriverdental.com
256-3634
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Maple Manor Care Center “The home with a heart” 63 bed skilled nursing facility more than 30 years of service
1119 9th Ave. Langdon, ND 58249 telephone: 701-256-5300
24 hour a day nursing care
elderly housing units available physical, speech and occupational therapies
offers all-welded steel hopper bottom bins ranging from 52 - 6700 bushels.
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Riley Arens 701-370-9787
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308 Eighth Avenue Langdon, ND “Quality realty services to help make your dreams a reality”
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Brooks Funeral Home
Stop in or call to see how Farm Maps can make your crop insurance record-keeping a breeze.
623 9th Ave. – PO Box 284 Langdon, ND 58249 701-256-2568
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Funeral and Memorial Services Pre-need Planning • Monument & Markers
Preferred Auto Body & Glass Dr. Joseph Allred, D.D.S
~ Expert Body Repair, Paint Match Windshield Chip Repair & Replacements ~ Insurance Work Welcome ~ Guaranteed Customer Satisfaction
Scott Peterson, owner Shop 256-5577 • Cell 370-5577 Hwy 1 South, Langdon
See us today for all your oil needs! We also have quality fuel at the best prices. Transport loads available.
Hoffarth Oil
great employment opportunities 256-5113 or Cell 256-0277
SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION techniques combines with the STRONGEST MATERIALS used in the industry, results in the most rugged and longest lasting bins available.
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Susan Fay Crockett Licensed Real Estate Broker
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Other oil brands
www.cavaliercountyhospital.com Elizabeth Sillers, FNP-C Courtney Short, FNP-C Megan Overby, FNP-C Mark Hill, FNP-C For appointments call 256-6120 • After hours 256-6100
WALHALLA PRESCRIPTION SHOP
Bev & Spence Clairmont RPh. 1102 Central Ave. - Walhalla, ND 58282 800-549-2662 701-549-2662 • Full Prescription Service • Rainbow Photo Processing • Giftware • Visa/Master Card
“Where You’re Only A Stranger Once.”
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Optometrist
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Hours: Mon.-Thurs. • 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings by appointment only 324 9th Avenue - Langdon, ND 701-256-2269 - 1-888-256-2269
Girodat Motorsports Small Engine Repair
Rent this Spot 3 months $42.50 Call Lori at 256-5311 to reserve it! CAVALIER COUNTY LIBRARY 600 – 5th Ave., Langdon 701-256-5353
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Country Inn 314 8th Ave., Langdon
Jared Girodat Owner 701-370-8925
Rinde & Associates, PC
Pizza, burgers, pies, cookies, beer, coffee, soda
Brenda Rinde Samson, CPA Melissa Kemnitz, CPA Brennan Thorlakson, CPA
Mon.–Fri.: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Sun.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Certified Public Accountants
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Langdon# (701)256-3559 Cavalier# (701)265-4998 Fax# (701)265-4999
• Residential & Commercial Services • Fire & Water Restoration • Carpet & Furniture Cleaning • Air Duct Cleaning
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Toll Free 1 (888) 549-3247 Mobile (701) 520-1897 Frank LeTexier, Owner 10447 132nd Ave. NE • Walhalla, ND 58282 • IICRC CERTIFIED
Accepts nursing home insurance, Medicaid and private pay.
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2506 A S. Washington St., Grand Forks 701-746-5477 Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, & Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 3 - 6 p.m. Thursday : 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Custom Land Rolling 1217 12th Ave. Langdon, ND 58249
Home: 701-256-3170 Cell: 701-370-1536
Independent Consultant
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2C Plumbing
Residential, Light Commercial, New Construction, Remodel, Hot Water Heat, All Your Plumbing Service Needs
Owner Jeff Brodina Master Plumber Lic. #0601
“GO WITH THE FLOW”
12286 HWY 17 Adams, ND 58210 Cell: 701-331-1794 Home: 701-944-2242 jeffbrodina@hotmail.com
OSNABROCK COMMUNITY CALEB & BOB HETLER PAINTING Looking for exterior painting jobs LIVING CENTER 18 BED BASIC & RESPITE CARE FACILITY
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Breakfast Lunch – Dinner
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Farmers Union Oil Company Locally Owned Since 1929
9245 Highway 1 Langdon, North Dakota 58249
Langdon Calvin Lawton Lankin Edinburg
701-256-5531 701-697-5208 701-655-3514 701-593-6363 701-993-8512
Gas – Fuel – Propane – Mr. Tire Dealer Full Service C-Store!
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ABBY BORCHARDT REALTOR®
701.370.9713 abby@greenbergrealty.com MLS Participating Agent
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SWENSON BUILDING SALES All Steel Buildings, All Phases of Remodeling
Backsplash Bathroom Tile Painting
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Public Notice
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Check us out online at www.cavaliercountyextra.com ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO REVISE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES relating to Organization of Department, Certificates of Completion for Special Education Technicians, Comprehensive General Plan Requirements for Special Education, and Summer Elementary School Programs
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI)
will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes of N.D. Admin. Codes 67-01, General Administration; 67-11, Education Professional Credentials; 67-23, Special Education; and 67-24, Summer Elementary School Programs at the
Peace Garden Room State Capitol 600 E. Boulevard Ave. Bismarck, ND 58505 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:30 a.m.
Revisions to Organization of Department in 67-01 are to update department organization consistent with changes made by HB 1416 of the 67th Legislative Assembly to NDCC 50-11.1-02. The addition of Certificates of Completion for Special Education Technicians to 67-11 is authorized by changes made by HB 1188 of the 67th Legislative Assembly to NDCC 15.1-02-16. Revisions to Comprehensive General Plan Requirements for Special Education in 67-23 are to update a definition. Revisions to Summer Elementary School Programs in 67-24 are to align language to changes made by HB 1436 of the 67th Legislative Assembly to NDCC 15.1-21-16. The proposed rules may be reviewed at the NDDPI Office of School Approval and Opportunity, ND State Capitol, 600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505-0440. A copy of the proposed rules may be requested by writing to the above address, to the attention of Jim Upgren, emailing jimupgren@nd.gov, or calling 701-328-2244. Written and oral comments may be sent to the above address or telephone number until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 2021. For individuals seeking to attend who will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the NDDPI at the above telephone number or address at least five days prior to the public hearing. To attend the hearing by telephone, call (701) 328-0950 and enter access code 329788041#. To attend electronically, please visit https://www. nd.gov/dpi/events/nddpi-administrativerules-hearing for information on how to connect. If you have any questions, contact Jim Upgren with the Department of Public Instruction at 701-328-2244, or jimupgren@nd.gov. Dated this 3rd day of May, 2021. Jim Upgren, Assistant Director Office of School Approval and Opportunity ND Dept. of Public Instruction
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Community Action Awareness Month commemorates CAPND’s role in reducing poverty and securing opportunity for all North Dakotans The North Dakota Department of Commerce extended gratitude to the Community Action Partnership of North Dakota (CAPND) in commemoration of Community Action Awareness Month. “Community action agencies serve an imperative role in promoting self-sufficiency, family stability and community revitalization,” Commerce Division of Community Services Director Bonnie Malo said. “On behalf of Commerce, I would thank the agencies and all their members for their dedication to improving the lives of our residents.” By combining local, state, private and federal resources, CAPND has helped North Dakotans break the cycle of poverty and achieve selfsufficiency for more than 50 years. Today, the partnership has seven locations statewide dedicated to providing services, including, but not
Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS sentative of the estate at: Nicholette IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Irene Alice Roe a/k/a Irene A. Roe a/k/a Irene Roe, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred, except that the claim of any creditor to whom said personal representative mails a copy of this notice shall not be barred until three (3) months after the date of such mailing. Claims must either be presented to the personal repre-
A. Roe, 2708 Highwood Drive, Missoula, MT 59803; or filed with the court of this County. Dated this 16th day of April, 2021. Nicholette A. Roe Personal Representative 2708 Highwood Drive Missoula, MT 59803 Lawrence D. DuBois (10#03563) FOR: Fleming, DuBois & Fleming, PLLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 633 Cavalier, North Dakota 58220-0633 email: fdflaw@polarcomm.com Attorney for the Personal Representative First publication on the 26th day of April, 2021. A26,My3,10 _______________________________
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF CAVALIER, IN DISTRICT COURT, NORTHEAST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Steven E. Bryan and Leilani K. Bryan fka Leilani Baker, Plaintiffs vs. Vivan R. Crawford and Rose Mullarky, and such other persons known and unknown who may claim an interest in the property described herein, Defendants THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the Complaint in this action, which is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned an Answer or other proper response within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons upon you,
exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM The substance of this action is to Quiet Title in the above-named Plaintiffs, in the following described real property: The South Four Feet and Six Inches (S. 4’6”) of the East Ninety Feet and Six Inches (E. 90’6”) of Lot One (1), in Block Nine (9), of Mooney and McHugh’s Second Addition to the City of Langdon. Dated this the 19th day of April, 2021. R. Scott Stewart - I.D. #3691 Attorney for the Plaintiffs 306 – 9th Avenue – P.O. Box 151 Langdon, ND 58249-0151 T(701) 256-2851/F(701) 256-2852 A26,My3,10 _______________________________
lay project. The commissioners decided to table it until next meeting. Johnston asked the commissioners if they wanted to put the old truck parked outside the Osnabrock shop on the public auction this summer. The commissioners were in agreement and stated any other vehicles/ equipment not being used should be put on the sale as well. Karen Kempert, Emergency Manager, met with the commissioners with a proposed Amended Emergency Fire Declaration, which included the penalty for not abiding by the fire ban when it is in effect based on the fire index. The amendment was suggested by Scott Stewart, State’s Attorney. Kempert reiterated that the fire ban is intended for open burning, not contained burning or fire pits, etc. David Zeis made a motion to approve the Amended Emergency Fire Declaration, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. The commissioners discussed the salary committee’s proposed COLA increases for 2022 – 1.5% with a $100/month minimum and 2023 – flat 2%. There was concern that 2% COLA may not be enough for 2022, based on the current economy. David Zeis made a motion to have the departments proceed with a 1.5% COLA with $100/month minimum increase for 2022, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Departments were directed to discuss any other proposed salary adjustments with their designated commissioner before presenting their budget to the commission. All increases would be presented in department budgets, with no final approval until the budget is approved as a whole. There was discussion about having one person as supervisor of all the roadmen. David Zeis made a motion to have Nick Moser and Greg Goodman work on a job description for this supervisory position for the upcoming budget, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. The commission-
ers had a semi-annual department meeting with the roadmen in the north meeting room. Webex was not available during this portion of the meeting. There were a number of items discussed with the roadmen: the commissioners were in agreement to allow Hope Township to use an I-beam from the Osnabrock shop; storage of truck/equipment; shark cutting edges; signs; upcoming road projects; possible purchase of a heavier disk – prices will be researched; modifying the height of the plow on the Munich snowplow – decided to have Richard’s Welding modify it in the fall. Nick Moser made a motion, seconded by Greg Goodman to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: LORNE SATEREN, R&B____ 546.00 POST BOARD, SHERIFF_____ 45.00 ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, GEN________________ 220.00 STANLEY DICK, COMM___ 154.56 COMPUTER EXPRESS, GEN______ ________________________1,487.98 THE SIDWELL COMPANY, TX DIR______________________ 264.60 QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRINTING, TX DIR_______ 40.50 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., MISC__ __________________________ 81.49 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., CLERK_ __________________________ 11.00 SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD., MAINT_________________3,654.64 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, GEN/R&B/VSO_________1,316.96 AT&T MOBILITY, SHERIFF_______ _________________________ 610.92 STREICHER'S, SHERIFF______ 9.99 STREICHER'S, SHERIFF___3,718.92 QUALITY INN, SHERIFF___ 172.80 GREGORY FETSCH, SHERIFF____ __________________________ 94.30 SIRCHIE, SHERIFF_________ 99.65 LIPP, CARLSON, WITUCKI & ASSOCIATES, LTD, SHERIFF__ 500.00 SPORTS & SHIRTS, DISP___ 156.00 ND CHAPTER OF APCO, DISP___ _________________________ 180.00 CAVALIER CO MEMORIAL HOS-
Summons SUMMONS
Cavalier County Commission Proceedings April 20, 2021 On April 20, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there was limited audience capacity in the courthouse meeting rooms. Webex was utilized for those wanting to attend the meeting virtually. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Austin Lafrenz called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Lafrenz asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Stanley Dick reviewed progress on multiple bills in legislature. Dick also stated that we would no longer be allowed to have two commissioners on the NVHSZ board, and that he is hoping we will still be able keep that board position being from Cavalier County. The restrictions for use of the federal COVID funding were discussed and possible allowable expenses were discussed. More communication on restrictions is expected to come in the near future. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, and Jeff Daley, KLJ, met with the commissioners and discussed the one bid received on the County 13 gravel project. After lengthy discussion on whether or not to re-bid the project or proceed with the project with local funds, David Zeis made a motion to accept the bid from Mikkelsen Aggregate LLC in the amount of $1,140,490.75, seconded by Stanley Dick. A roll call vote was taken: David Zeis-yes; Nick Moser-no; Greg Goodman-yes; Stanley Dick-yes; Austin Lafrenz-no. Motion carried 3 to 2. Daley presented a contract from KLJ for design and testing in preparation for the County 6 over-
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limited to, housing and emergency assistance, child and adult care, food programs, energy assistance programs, prevention programs and veteran support services. “The Community Action Partnership of North Dakota is proud to assist over 20,000 North Dakota citizens each year,” CAPND Executive Director Andrea Olson said. “We are dedicated to helping people secure the opportunities they need to obtain and maintain self-sufficien-
cy.” To learn more about CAPND and services offered, please visit www. capnd.org. Commerce’s Division of Community Services was established to provide technical assistance to local governments and state agencies in the areas of community and rural planning and development, policy research and development and grant program implementation.
PROCLAMATION
COMMUNITY ACTION AWARENESS MONTH May 2021 WHEREAS, the Community Action Partnership of North Dakota has seven agencies working statewide to help low-income North Dakotans break the cycle of poverty and achieve self-sufficiency; and WHEREAS, community action agencies have been serving low-income families and individuals in every county in North Dakota for more than 50 years; and WHEREAS, community action agencies provide numerous services to low-income North Dakotans, including Head Start, housing and emergency assistance, child and adult care, food programs, energy assistance programs, prevention programs, support services for veteran families, individual development accounts, child care and many others; and WHEREAS, community action agencies, in partnership with the public and private sectors, continue to identify poverty conditions and find solutions to empower people, improve lives and inspire success. NOW, THEREFORE, as Governor of the State of North Dakota, I do hereby proclaim May2021, COMMUNITY ACTION AWARENESS MONTH in the State of North Dakota. Doug Burgum Governor Alvin A. Jaeger SECRETARY OF STATE
CAVALIER COUNTY EQUALIZATION MEETING will be held in the
Cavalier County Commission Room Cavalier County Courthouse 901 3rd Street, Langdon, North Dakota June 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Meeting will be available virtually via Webex: https://tinyurl.com/96939x74
Each taxpayer has the right to appear before the appropriate board of equalization and petition for correction of the taxpayer’s assessment. PITAL, SHERIFF___________ 707.12 UNIFORM CENTER, SHERIFF____ _________________________ 264.00 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., DISP__ ___________________________ 8.00 QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRINTING, SHERIFF_____ 40.50 STREICHER'S, SHERIFF____ 109.98 MID-CONTINENT CABLE CO., SHERIFF_________________ 102.24 JODY M. GIRODAT, SHERIFF_____ __________________________ 52.50 BUTLER MACHINERY CO., R&B_ _________________________ 639.72 WOLD WELDING, LLC, R&B_____ _________________________ 300.00 MUNICH ELEVATOR & OIL CO., R&B____________________ 3,424.48 CLARK GRAVEL & CONST. INC., F-M_____________________ 2,205.20 MAERTENS WELDONG & MACHINE COMPANY, R&B___ 286.10 NEWMAN SIGNS, R&B____ 387.00 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, GEN/ R&B____________________ 2,792.28 NORTH DAKOTA ONE CALL, R&B_______________________ 3.60 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, R&B__ ________________________3,891.85 VERIZON WIRELESS, EMG MGR_ __________________________ 47.60 NDTC, E-911______________ 128.03 NDSU EXT, NDSU EXT.__14,171.24 XEROX CORPORATION, NDSU EXT._____________________ 229.74 ANITHA CHIRUMAMILLA, NDSU EXT._______________ 213.92 KATIE HENRY, NDSU EXT._______ _________________________ 425.60 GREG HOFFMAN, WEED__ 115.00 MARK SCHNEIDER, WEED______ _________________________ 115.00 STEVE RATZLAFF, WEED__ 115.00 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, VSO__ __________________________ 64.75 THE CAR CLINIC, VSO_____ 49.94 CARL HOFFARTH, SS______ 25.00 QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRINTING, SS___________ 81.00 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, SS______ _________________________ 134.63 NRG, SS_________________6,051.40 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, SS _________________________ 614.64
LANGDON CITY, SS_______ 111.19 ARAMARK, SS____________ 101.25 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., SS_____ __________________________ 36.49 QUILL CORP, SS/NVHSZ__ 403.96 CONNIE KASTE, NVHSZ__ 150.08 JEANETTE JOHNSON, NVHSZ___ __________________________ 51.68 TERRI MACHART, NVHSZ__ 43.68 AMBER JONES, NVHSZ____ 19.04 TAMMY MCMILLAN, NVHSZ____ _________________________ 380.80 ANN WEST, NVHSZ________ 50.00 DEBRA FRASER, NVHSZ___ 50.00 LAVERNE DOYLE, NVHSZ__ 50.00 KAREN ANDERSON, NVHSZ____ __________________________ 50.00 STANLEY DICK, NVHSZ____ 50.00 VERIZON WIRELESS, NVHSZ____ _________________________ 681.60 DAVID J. ZEIS, NVHSZ_____ 89.20 NORTHDALE OIL INC, NVHSZ__ _________________________ 225.00 S&A, INC., NVHSZ________ 160.00 WALSH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, NVHSZ______ 510.14 PEMBINA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT, NVHSZ____________ 243.35 THE CHILD FAMILY CENTER, NVHSZ_________________1,670.00 SUSAN K. (FETSCH) CROCKETT, NVHSZ___________________ 50.89 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., SS/NVHSZ________ 125.85 VISA, NVHSZ_____________ 183.32 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., GENERAL/VSO/ WEED/E-911_____________ 5,117.10 At 12:00 p.m., Nick Moser made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by David Zeis; motion carried. Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Austin Lafrenz – Chairman Stanley Dick Nick Moser Greg Goodman – Vice Chairman David Zeis Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor My10 _______________________________
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18279 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Bankers Standard Insurance Company In the state of PA Total Assets 339,381,965 Total Liabilities 130,419,744 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 62,419,922 Unassigned funds (surplus) 143,042,299 Total Capital and Surplus 208,962,221 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 339,381,965 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 5,626 Total Direct Losses Incurred 4,909 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
38911 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Berkley National Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 203,076,781 Total Liabilities 145,067,460 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 39,551,990 Unassigned funds (surplus) 12,957,331 Total Capital and Surplus 58,009,321 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 203,076,781 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 10,346,469 Total Direct Losses Incurred 5,992,126 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
29580 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Berkley Regional Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 873,153,599 Total Liabilities 75,959,248 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 349,824,028 Unassigned funds (surplus) 443,370,323 Total Capital and Surplus 797,194,351 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 873,153,599 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 3,169,907 Total Direct Losses Incurred 1,599,098 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
19658 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Bristol West Insurance Company In the state of OH Total Assets 167,056,295 Total Liabilities 119,421,006 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 18,000,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 26,635,289 Total Capital and Surplus 47,635,289 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 167,056,295 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 2,126,785 Total Direct Losses Incurred 1,233,116 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
16713 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Buckeye State Mutual Insurance Company In the state of OH Total Assets 57,199,630 Total Liabilities 30,758,205 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 6,200,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 20,241,425 Total Capital and Surplus 26,441,425 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 57,199,630 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
19518 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Catlin Insurance Company Inc In the state of TX Total Assets 234,258,123 Total Liabilities 184,722,797 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 82,472,540 Unassigned funds (surplus) -37,937,214 Total Capital and Surplus 49,535,326 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 234,258,123 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 613 Total Direct Losses Incurred 130,343 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred -1,057 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
34606 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Center Mutual Insurance Company In the state of ND Total Assets 65,013,880 Total Liabilities 28,092,817 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 36,921,063 Total Capital and Surplus 36,921,063 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 65,013,880 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 31,009,670 Total Direct Losses Incurred 16,314,081 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
10006 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Cerity Insurance Company In the state of NY Total Assets 161,806,755 Total Liabilities 110,245,233 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 6,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 13,000,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 32,561,522 Total Capital and Surplus 51,561,522 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 161,806,755 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 37,768,402 Total Direct Losses Incurred 12,318,240 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
10642 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Cherokee Insurance Company In the state of MI Total Assets 730,838,017 Total Liabilities 441,428,249 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 30,078,782 Unassigned funds (surplus) 256,330,986 Total Capital and Surplus 289,409,768 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 730,838,017 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
12777 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Chubb Indemnity Insurance Company In the state of NY Total Assets 257,735,296 Total Liabilities 75,544,628 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 13,032,725 Unassigned funds (surplus) 165,657,943 Total Capital and Surplus 182,190,668 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 257,735,296 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 25,123 Total Direct Losses Incurred -5,040 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
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43460 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Aspen American Insurance Company In the state of TX Total Assets 1,248,273,415 Total Liabilities 642,073,685 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 66,021,581 Common Capital Stock 4,200,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 818,043,991 Unassigned funds (surplus) -282,065,842 Total Capital and Surplus 606,199,730 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,248,273,415 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 1,632,843 Total Direct Losses Incurred 812,545 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
21865 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Associated Indemnity Corporation In the state of CA Total Assets 103,647,867 Total Liabilities 8,153,682 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 13,005,856 Unassigned funds (surplus) 78,988,329 Total Capital and Surplus 95,494,185 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 103,647,867 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 13,279 Total Direct Losses Incurred -715 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
30180 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Assured Guaranty Corp In the state of MD Total Assets 2,664,485,653 Total Liabilities 947,708,284 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 15,000,480 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 300,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 623,305,670 Unassigned funds (surplus) 778,471,219 Total Capital and Surplus 1,716,777,369 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 2,664,485,653 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
18287 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. In the state of NY Total Assets 5,556,902,540 Total Liabilities 2,693,074,645 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 15,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 376,362,826 Unassigned funds (surplus) 2,472,465,069 Total Capital and Surplus 2,863,827,895 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 5,556,902,540 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 594,126 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
29033 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Atain Insurance Company In the state of TX Total Assets 93,388,202 Total Liabilities 31,677,077 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 22,600,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 34,611,124 Total Capital and Surplus 61,711,124 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 93,388,201 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 850 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
21210 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Auto Club Group Insurance Company In the state of MI Total Assets 390,061,387 Total Liabilities 239,860,908 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 1,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 26,000,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 123,200,479 Total Capital and Surplus 150,200,479 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 390,061,387 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 2,309,429 Total Direct Losses Incurred 2,112,987 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
18988 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Auto-Owners Insurance Company In the state of MI Total Assets 19,413,579,459 Total Liabilities 5,988,595,377 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 3,000,000 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 1,250,000 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 13,420,734,082 Total Capital and Surplus 13,424,984,082 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 19,413,579,459 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 36,256,046 Total Direct Losses Incurred 13,358,362 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
37273 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the AXIS Insurance Company In the state of IL Total Assets 1,804,181,719 Total Liabilities 1,258,692,820 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,968,600 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 521,049,564 Unassigned funds (surplus) 19,470,735 Total Capital and Surplus 545,488,899 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,804,181,719 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 1,343,758 Total Direct Losses Incurred 389,309 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 223,151 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 32,991 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
24813 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Balboa Insurance Company In the state of CA Total Assets 47,401,976 Total Liabilities 1,663,781 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 2,627,222 Common Capital Stock 4,250,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 33,189,664 Unassigned funds (surplus) 5,671,309 Total Capital and Surplus 45,738,195 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 47,401,976 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred -7 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
33162 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the Bankers Insurance Company In the state of FL Total Assets 123,055,468 Total Liabilities 65,688,093 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 5,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 40,286,963 Unassigned funds (surplus) 7,580,412 Total Capital and Surplus 57,367,375 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 123,055,468 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Earned 341,523 Total Direct Losses Incurred 61,813 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 _______________________________________
– THE CLASSIFIEDS –
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED – Full-time position open in our Lawton/Lankin stores. This position would include some shop work, deliveries, transfers, drive fertilizer truck and other various jobs around Lawton and Lankin. This position would include paid health insurance, 401K, paid vacation time and sick leave. Some experience in all areas preferred but will train. Please apply at Farmers Union Oil Co. in Langdon, Lawton or Lankin or call Joe at 701-370-2022. ___________________________J18Tf HELP WANTED – The Langdon Day Care Center is seeking both full-time and part-time help. Benefits available for full-time. For more information or to apply, contact Patti at 256-3121. ______________________ My10,17Bt
MOVING SALE
MOVING RUMMAGE SALE – Friday, May 14 from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bruce and Martha Biewer residence, 9786 97th St NE Langdon. 5 miles west, 4 miles north and 3 miles west of Langdon.Proceeds to local scholarships and Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders. 256-2909 ________________________My10Pd
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED – Farmers Union C-Store in Langdon is looking for help in their deli max/tecos tacos kitchen, full-time or parttime, flexible hours. Day shift and night shift available. Please apply in person or call 701-256-5531. Lorretta or Joe. ____________________ My3,10,17By
HELP WANTED – Farmers Union, Langdon is needing a fertilizer tech. Fulltime hours with benefits. Vacation, 401K, sick pay and health insurance included. Please apply at Farmers Union Oil Langdon or Call Joe at 701-370-2022. ____________________ My3,10,17Bt
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS – The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District is taking tree orders for spring 2021 plantings. If you are interested in putting in Field Windbreaks, Farmstead Windbreaks, Feedlot Windbreaks, Wildlife planting or plantings to beautify your yard, contact our office. We have cost share programs you may qualify for. Stop by the office or call 701256-2484 ext. 3 if interested in doing a tree planting. Find us on Facebook at Cavalier County SCD. _____________________________Tf
HELP WANTED – Construction work needed. Call Craig Swenson at 303-877-1868 or the shop at 2563668. ______________A26,My3,10,17,24Bt HELP WANTED – The Langdon Motor Inn is looking to hire a self motivated, energetic, hard working individual. Positions include house keeping and front desk. Day shifts and evening shifts available. Some weekends required. Stop in for an application and interview. _______________________ My3,10Bt
LOOKING FOR SUMMER HELP 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 starts at $14.85/hour. Overtime is available. Pick up and submit applications at: Cavalier County Auditor’s Office 901 3rd St., Suite 15, Langdon, ND 58249 Applications must be received by Friday, May 14, 2021, prior to 4 p.m.
Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon is seeking qualified candidates for:
*Sign on Bonus available* FT & PT RNs and LPNs Days and nights available.
FT & PT Certified Nursing Assistants All shifts available.
Card of Thanks
LEBRUN – My family and I would like to thank everyone who sent condolences after the death of my brother, Jim Westphal. It was a comfort to know that he had touched so many lives. At my age I forget a lot of things, but I hope I never forget how good it is to live in Langdon, ND. Fran Lebrun _______________________________
TETRAULT – Thank you to my family and friends for the get well wishes, the visits, the food and flowers following my surgery. I appreciate all of your kindness. Judy Tetrault _______________________________
Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon has an opening for a:
MDS Coordinator
• Full-time position, Monday – Friday • Current and valid state nursing license • Experience in MDS Coordinator role preferred
Work with us!
CHS is hiring the following positions at Milton, Langdon Adams, Calvin: Seasonal Operations Specialist Seasonal Truck Drivers CDL Required Please apply online at chsinc.com
Contact Kayce at Maple Manor at 256-2987 or kayce.schlittenhard@mmcarecenter.com, and I will email you an employment application.
Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon has an opening for a:
COOK
12 hour shifts Duties include: • Preparing meals • Practicing safe food handling • Assisting in food ordering/putting food order in designated areas. Experience in culinary is preferred. Contact Kayce at Maple Manor at 256-2987 or kayce.schlittenhard@mmcarecenter.com, and I will email you an employment application.
Are you you considering considering aa career career in in Healthcare? Healthcare? Are Or just looking for a summer job? Pembina County Memorial Hospital and Wedgewood Manor will train you to work as a CNA! • Earn an additional 15% on top of base pay • Flexible hours • Paid Training • Educational Assistance Call Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for more information.
Contact Maple Manor Care Center at 256-2987 or mmoffice@mmcarecenter.com and we will email you an employment application.
Help Wanted PART-TIME Registered Dental Hygienist A fabulous opportunity awaits for you at our Langdon office! We are looking for a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist who embodies professionalism, a strong work ethic and the desire to achieve success in our established and growing practice! The position is currently for two days a week with the possibility to increase due to demand. Qualified candidates must have exceptional clinical skills, a passion for growth and development, and a commitment to excellence. As a registered dental hygienist with our team, you will need to have a current state license. Proficiency in XLDent is a plus but not a requirement. Compensation will be based on experience.
Applicants can send their resume to: parkriverdental@gmail.com or Park River Dental, PO Box 662, Park River, ND 58270
HELP WANTED PCMHA/Wedgewood Manor Flex Time Social Worker: BSW and ND SW licensure required Duties include but are not limited to overseeing Social Work Designee, assist with residents/patients admission, discharge, and care coordination. Approximately 12 hours per quarter.
Pembina County Memorial Hospital
Full/Part-time RN (Sign On Bonus: $4,000 Full-time/$2,000.00 Part-time) Full/Part-time LPN (Sign On Bonus: $2,000 Full-time/$1,000.00 Part-time) Flex-time RN Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for more information.
Wedgewood Manor
SIGN ON BONUS!
Full/Part-time PM/Night LPN/RN *$10,000 for Full Time RN/LPN* Full/Part-time PM/Night CNAs *$1,500 for Full Time CNA ($750.00 Part Time)* *PM shift earns an additional $2.00/hour! *$2,000 for Full Time Night CNA *Night shift earns additional $3.00/hour! ($1,000.00 Part Time)* EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!
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HELP WANTED LAMOURE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff. Contact Sheriff’s Office @ 701-883-5720 with questions. Mail cover letter, resume & application to: Sheriff’s Office, Box 97, LaMoure, ND 58458. Applications available through LaMoure County Website https://lamourecountynd.com or Sheriff’s Office.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: STEELE, ND, Police Chief, Salary DOE, Retirement plan available. For application details contact Norm Fries, Steele City Auditor, 701475-2805, cityofsteele@bektel.com POSITIONS OPEN AT St. John School for 2021-22. Elementary Music Teacher, Middle School Teacher, Business Education Teacher. Open until filled. Contact Paul Frydenlund, superintendent, 701-477-5651.
benefits, meal allowance, paid lodging. Traveling position for railroad vegetation control, 60-80 hours/week. RAW (Cooperstown, ND). 888.700.0292 | www.rawapplicators. com | info@rawapplicators.com
shop, specialty printing and products, complete office supply store. Also space for rental income. Complete staff on hand. Financing available. Qualified persons apply to Allen at 701-652-3181.
BUILDING SERVICE TECHNICIAN. NDSCS has a FT, 12 month benefited position available with custodial / minor maintenance duties in Wahpeton. Includes full benefits: Health/Life, Retirement, EAP, Leave, Tuition Waiver, Dependent Tuition Discount, etc. Screening begins immediately - applications accepted until filled. Interested candidates must complete the online application. EOE. For more information go to: ndscs.edu/join-our-team
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ND FARM LAND Values surge upward. Are you selling or renting? Pifer’s Auction and Farm Land Management. Bob Pifer 701-371-8538. Kevin Pifer 701.238.5810. Free valuation.
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Page 16 – Monday, May 10, 2021
By Rita Maisel
This week there are several topics which actually have a connection dating back 80 years or more. That line is what remains of a story worked on for the last several days! In the meantime, three friends have died who all, in one way or another, have contributed stories for this column. Sympathy and thanks for sharing their lives are extended to the families of Richard Lorenz, Lorraine Schroeder, and Phil Hope. Each have helped to conserve and share history with our extended community. World War II. As a small child, some of my earliest memories are of the radio reports of the events leading up to World War II. The radio was on every day at our house, and with relatives living in Switzerland at the time, war in Europe was a concern. Neighbors of many for-
mer nationalities worried as well about people they knew. A call went out for all men under a certain age to register for the draft, and I remember children at school or Sunday School crying because they feared their fathers would be called up. Several of our cousins and at least one uncle had their numbers called or volunteered even before the war began. As usually happens in difficult times, the stories on the media are often just the tip of the iceberg. Additional information on the actual life in the cities of Europe during that war were sealed for decades and are now appearing in both fiction and non-fiction in libraries everywhere. Over the last few years, I have tried to write about some of these books, and this spring a few more have appeared that are worth your time, and readers may find difficult to put down. The date September 1, 1939 – the official date of war in Europe counteracting peace talks and diplomatic attempts to curtail Nazi invasions – is at times
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the heading for Chapter 1 or maybe the first line in these newer books. Karen White’s new book “The Last Night in London” alternates the story line between 1939 with the London Blitz, which seemed to be never ending, and 2019 with some of the same characters or their descendants in the storyline. Those who read the book about Winston Churchill by Eric Larson last year may remember it dealt with the Blitz of London as it affected the British leadership and can now read about the effects the bombs had on the shopkeepers and daily workers. Another book with the same date format but set in a different city is about the American Library in Paris established by philanthropic Americans in 1920. “The Paris Library” based on true stories from the days of German occupation is written by a young librarian from Montana who went to Paris and spent her time working in this special international library researching the story of the real-life librarians during the war. The book is designed around a
French librarian who met a Montana serviceman while volunteering at a hospital in Paris, married him, and returned to the real-life town of Froid, Montana (not far from Wolf Point) which local readers might think is Langdon, ND, in the ICBM era with missile silos every few miles along the border. It will remind many of the years of missile construction and maintenance as well as how Russia dominated our conversations and thoughts. The plot thickens as documents only recently available from French national archives become a part of the storyline. North Africa. In the early days of World War II, many men either enlisted or were called up and sent to North Africa. Readers might recall the names of some who never returned and currently have markers in area cemeteries which will soon be decorated with flags for Memorial Day. On Sunday mornings, the Langdon Presbyterian Church follows their service with recorded hymns, and one that several people have asked about is called “The Deck of Cards Bible”. This poem was written by a soldier in the North African campaign who had been on a long march and had no Bible or prayer book with him, so he used a deck of cards to assign each card to God, the old and new testaments, the apostles and so on. I was asked to see if I could find the words, and that was easy since the poem recited on the recording has been around for 80 years, and the concept of using the numbers and face cards in various ways has been known even longer. Following World War II, a cowboy singer recorded the poem with guitar accompaniment. Then Tex Ritter did a second recording which went to the top of western and popular charts. The version that is most often heard today is not sung but recited with what appears to be organ background. After listening to several versions with similar words, I believe the voice of the narrator we hear on the radio is that of Wink Martindale. While a number of Langdon area men may have seen duty in North Africa, the only one I could recall who had mentioned that area of service after he returned to Langdon following the war was Richie Lorenz, who passed away recently. Remembering a special veteran. Because my mother worked with Gladys Nelson from Osnabrock during World War II, when I came back to North Dakota years ago Gladys and her husband, Richie Lorenz, remembered me as a child popping into that office from time to time. Later they read this column on a regular basis and contributed stories to be included and suggestions on things they thought I should research. We might initially have visited by telephone, but I also remember them from visits at the Osnabrock Care Center where they had friends and relatives and so did I. Then when Gladys was at Maple Manor and her husband nearby at Wheatland, I saw them whenever I happened to be in that area either visiting or playing for a chapel service. Richie was the first survivor of D-day to tell me his story, and I felt honored when he wanted me to write about his brother, Ben, who had a long and illustrious career both with the Navy and with aviation in general. If my memory is correct, he mentioned that both he and Ben had played basketball for St. Alphonsus so expected I knew them from there. Those days might have been a bit before I was old enough to know players on local teams by name. While I did know some of both the Nelson and Lorenz brothers and sisters, I never met any of this couple’s children or grandchildren. They did provide addresses for school reunions and other projects I also worked on. As a result, I do know that Richard Lorenz was one of the last members of the World War II Veterans group living in Langdon. He may also have been the only one to date to reach the age of 100. Families From Kalush. Just to refresh my own memory on the
original Lorenz family, I checked the Langdon Centennial book and found ties to genealogical files received from a researcher in Poland roughly twenty years ago. Members of the Lorenz family had come from Kalush, in what is now Poland, early in the 1890s and settled in Saskatchewan where crops froze and some of the men came to Cavalier County in search of land. By 1895 and 1896 other families from their community, quite a few of them relatives, had followed them to America. While they came from quite a few small communities, the majority came from a region called Kalush. The names were Lorenz, Kram, Wilhelmi, Delvo, Stremick, Howitz, Waltz, Kertz, Moos, Petri, and a half dozen other names that would be familiar to long-time Cavalier County residents. They settled near a small local community named Easby which the files sent from Poland persist in calling Eastby. Kalush was at that time ruled by others: Germany, Austria, Prussia, Russia, Galicia, and others whose names have changed over the years. Those coming to our area mentioned the journey by large families was in part to avoid being chosen for service in Russian, German, Austrian, and Prussian armies and in part the prospect of homestead land in the United States and Canada. There is a picture in the Langdon Centennial Book of the Jacob Lorenz family minus Mr. Lorenz- who went to Chicago in 1907 (one story is he had a brother there), fell sick and died leaving Mrs. Lorenz and her nine sons on land homesteaded or purchased near Langdon. The individual family stories give different details of their early years in our area. What they do agree on is that the parents and eight brothers arrived at the farm near Osnabrock or Easby in April of 1896, and on May 3, 1896 the ninth son, Emil Sr., was born. Emil’s story is the only one that gives his mother’s maiden name: Delvo. Some of her brothers and other relatives were already in Cavalier County, and others might have come on the same boat as the Lorenz family or at a later date. The tenth member of the family was a daughter, Katherine, married to a man whose last name was Regner, and she remained in Kalush. Katherine’s oldest son was Emil Regner and her youngest William Regner, b. about 1900 who came to America at the age of 13 in 1913, spent the rest of his life in the general Osnabrock/ Easby area. Richie Lorenz had told me he was a cousin of Bill Regner, but until this weekend I had not found that in writing. The files I received came from Andrzej Delwo in Kalush by email along with the suggestion I share them with descendants in the area. I believe the sender had previously been in contact with Margaret Kertz in Langdon or Doug and Pam Stremick in Iowa. The files are numbered following a system used by Family Tree Maker which takes some getting used to, but the information matched some family stories in the centennial books so in a few cases it gives the names of parents or grandparents who never left the original homeland. At that point I did know a bit about the tendencies of computers to decide midway through projects to go on vacation and take the data compiled with them. So I offered the data to families whose names appeared on the lists and forwarded the email files to any who wanted them. Years went by without calls or messages that local families had been searching for this information for years – not an unexpected reaction. Maybe they did not have a compatible computer or maybe the files did not open, so in case that long ago computer died, I kept a paper copy of the information which, to the best of my knowledge, is no longer in any local computers. Since the annual graduation story includes some ancestor information, I can add that not only did we find Richie Lorenz and Bill Regner in the records from Kalush but possibly some ancestors of this year or next year’s graduating classes.
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