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Just before the 2019 session of the North Dakota Legislature, Sen. Rich Wardner came up with the ideal name for what would become House Bill No. 1066, Operation Prairie Dog. This bill would aim to provide up to $250 million from oil and gas tax revenue for funding infrastructure needs across the state, including $115 million to the Municipal Infrastructure Fund, $115 million to the County and Township Infrastructure Fund, and $20 million to the Airport Infrastructure Fund. These three funds represent the three allocation “buckets” that are covered by the bill. “Operation Prairie Dog is one we set up to help political subdivisions (cities, counties, and townships) last session with infrastructure needs. Our roads and bridges need major repairs, and the property tax revenue source dedicated to them in the ND Constitution doesn’t keep up. We have used oil money for 'one time' projects like this to help keep property taxes from bearing the burden of these types of repairs. We have used oil revenue to provide property tax relief over the years in this manner,” District 10 Representative David Monson said. But that was before the price of oil fell dramatically and cut sharply into anticipated oil tax revenues, delaying the filling of those buckets. Monson, along with the District 10 Representative Charles

Damschen and Senator Janne Myrdal, stated that North Dakotans need to 'remember that oil is a finite commodity and will run out at some time in our future'. Monson specifically notes that during his time as a ND legislator, he has seen oil swing from $7 per barrel to over $100 per barrel and back down to below $40 per barrel. The same goes for oil production numbers increasing from thousands to hundreds of thou-

Crosby, executive director of the North Dakota League of Cities, said that city officials are being told not to expect any funds from the Prairie Dog Bill during this biennium. In Cavalier County, Operation Prairie Dog would have been a much-needed boon to the necessary projects still waiting to even be started. County road supervisor Terry Johnston knows that the Prairie Dog Fund does not look promising for a means

sands to over a million barrels of sweet Bakken crude a day. “So, this is the fate of the Prairie Dog Bill. The oil price and production slipped since Covid-19 causing the oil revenue to drop below the trigger points needed to fill the Prairie Dog buckets. Thus, the expected money to the political subdivisions is not there. This causes some hardships, obviously, as they were making plans to do a lot of infrastructure repairs and maintenance this summer with that extra money,” Monson said. City and town officials have put planning infrastructure projects on hold in the meantime. Blake

of income for projects at this time which is very unfortunate for one of the main thoroughfares the county wanted to address. “The county was depending on the Prairie Dog Funds for many projects, such as an improvement on County Road #55 through the Pembina Gorge and other gravel road projects,” Johnston said. The City of Langdon had viewed the potential funding from Prairie Dog as a nice bonus to make the proposed projects for the city easier for residents to handle when it comes time to pay for it. Moore Engineering's Andrew Aakre has worked closely with the City Commission

Spotlight on Economics: COVID-19 creating uncertainty in markets By Frayne Olson, Crops Economist/ Marketing Specialist NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department

Crop market traders and industry analysts watch the weather forecasts and crop condition ratings very closely during July and August. These months are critical time periods for determining U.S. corn and soybean yield potential, and this year is no exception. However, the COVID-19 pandemic also is creating high levels of uncertainty in the grain and livestock markets. The combination of these two factors leads to considerable price volatility, which increases risk exposure but also can create marketing opportunities. Developing a crop marketing plan in this environment just got harder. Most people I visit with about crop marketing understand how changes in supply can impact prices. The price response to changes in planted and harvested acreage, crop yields and current grain inventories are well understood. However, the price impacts from changes to demand for crops is more complicated, especially when trying to anticipate the impacts from the COVID-19 virus. Agricultural products primarily are used for food, fuel and fiber. However, the major crops,

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such as corn, soybeans and wheat, are processed and used as ingredients for multiple final products bought by consumers. This means that changes in consumer purchasing patterns do not directly impact crop prices; the impacts are indirect. The supply chain that connects farmers to consumers can have many links, depending upon the product. The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing political and economic systems to balance public health concerns with economic activity. Instituting stay-athome/work-from-home orders, closing schools and selected business, and limiting travel have helped slow the spread of the virus but have created significant economic challenges, which is changing consumer demand. In economics, the term “effective demand” has a specific meaning. Effective demand is defined as a consumer want or need that is supported by an ability to pay. This means that individuals must prioritize what and when they buy products and services against a limited budget. Everyone has a different set of priorities about wants and needs, as well as different budget limits. Overgeneralizing about how consumers may respond to changes is a common mistake. What have we learned so

far about changing demand for crops, domestic and international, due to COVID-19? The agricultural supply chains with the fewest links between farmer and end consumer have been impacted the most. The demand for gasoline and ethanol dropped rapidly when the stay-at-home/work-from-home orders were implemented. Lower demand for ethanol caused corn prices to fall. States are beginning to relax the stay-at-home orders and motor fuel demand is recovering. However, many forecasters don’t expect motor fuel demand to fully recover for another 12 to 18 months. Corn demand from the ethanol industry is expected to increase slightly from today’s levels. Overall consumer demand for meat has remained strong, but the most popular type of meat products and packaging sizes have changed. Restaurants purchase meat in bulk while individuals purchase small packages in the grocery store to be prepared at home. High-value meat cuts such as steak and ribs are most often sold to restaurants, while hamburger, chicken and pork chops are more often sold in grocery stores. Restaurant closures have reduced the demand for highvalue meats in bulk packaging while demand for small concont. on page 3

on finding funding for their street and infrastructure projects. Thus far, the city and Moore have been diligent in finding the best sources of funding in the form of grants and low interest loans. Fortunately, for the city, the way they only viewed the Prairie Dog money was “as nice to have” rather than "counted on" funding option. “The first thing I thought when I learned about Operation Prairie Dog was that it seemed like it would be a perfect avenue for the city to find money for street improvements. At the time, the price of oil and the tax revenue that is the Prairie Dog Fund was high enough to where Langdon was going to be able to completely re-do all the streets in the proper fashion within three to four years,” Langdon City Commissioner Jerry Nowatzki said. “However, when COVID hit and pretty much took the bottom out of the oil market, Prairie Dog money is not going to happen for us, and I'm a pessimist, so I'm going to say at least three years now before the bucket is full, and they disperse the money.” Sponsors of the bill expect the promise of Operation Prairie Dog will be fulfilled eventually. That eventually is dependent on when the price of oil and production comes back. Wardner said the decrease in oil tax revenue to North Dakota was due to falling oil prices, the pandemic’s effect on travel and other use of petroleum products, and a recent federal court’s order to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline. “When you put the three of cont. on page 2

Deuce of August celebration set By Melissa Anderson Republican Editor

The Icelandic community of Mountain invites one and all to the Deuce of August celebration happening the first weekend in August. The event has trimmed some of the usual weekend festivities due to

dent of Icelandic Communities Association, said. One of the first events that was decided to be canceled was the tractor pull because it was such an expensive event. The financial risk of staging the event when attendance was expected to be down was too much. In June, the review

At many of the past Deuce of August parades, Icelandic dignitaries ride on floats. File photo. COVID-19, but the majority of the festivities, including the parade and Heritage Program, will continue. “We wanted to give a little time and see how this pandemic would develop before we made decisions. We thought it was premature to be making decisions back when this first started or even March or April. We started making decisions in May,”Curtis Olafson, Presi-

of other events lead to a few others being canceled such as the street dance. “We always knew right from the beginning that we would go ahead with the parade. We think that can be very safely done without any worries about large numbers of people mingling in the area,” Olafson said. “We came up with what I cont. on page 2

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Operation Prairie Dog funds delayed for state infrastructure projects BY LUCIE KRISMAN N.D. Newspaper Association By Melissa Anderson Republican Editor

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Civic Meetings Langdon City Commission Monday, July 27, 6:00 p.m.

Cavalier County Commission Tuesday, Aug. 4, 8:30 a.m. Cavalier County JDA Wednesday, Aug. 5, 7:30 a.m. Langdon City Commission Monday, Aug. 10, 6:00 p.m. Munich School District Tuesday, Aug. 11, 7:00 a.m. This information provided as a public service by the Cavalier County Republican. Deuce of August _________________continued from Page 1 think is a really good idea for that attracts a lot of people bethe parade marshal. It will be cause people whose roots are the Borg Memorial Home ad- here in the area, though they ministration and staff past and may live hundreds or thousands present. It has a long history in of miles away, make this an anthe community and has pro- nual pilgrimage home,” Olafson vided care at that stage of their shared. “We are going to do our lives for literally thousands of best to put together a good people. I think it’s a great thing and interesting program. Then that we are honoring them as by next year, I’m very confident parade marshal for their service that we will be back to celebratto the community, the area and ing our heritage in person.” beyond.” Final decisions for events The committee met again such as the Mountain American in July to devise a way for the Legion Fish Fry and the car show Heritage Program to continue. on Main Street will be finalized The Heritage Program will be closer to the date as details are broadcast as a webinar from the continuing to be worked out. community center with limited Olafson hopes that the panseating being provided on a demic does not deter people first come, first serve basis. The from attending the events that program will feature welcom- have been made as safe as posing comments from Icelandic sible, especially when Icelandic dignitaries as well as perfor- goodies will be available for all mances via video of an Icelan- to enjoy. This big event that is dic choir. This year will be a mi- fun for all begins on Saturday, nor bump in the history of this August 1 at 10:30 a.m. when the special event. parade begins on Main Street in “This event has been going on Mountain. for so many years. It’s an event

Operation Prairie Dog __________________________________________continued from Page 1 those together, it’s going to be session in 2021, the North Dakota didate Charlie Hart stated. very difficult to have enough rev- Democratic-NPL disagrees. ShortHart notes that county comenue to fill the Prairie Dog buck- ly after it became clear the Prairie missions across the district are ets.” Dog Funding would fall short, beginning to work on next year's The current sense of when Dem-NPL legislators introduced budget, and in conversations he funds could be available for in- a $1 billion infrastructure bond has had with Pembina County frastructure projects is 2021 after plan that would have ensured commissioners, they indicate the the current biennium. Rep. Mike that the Prairie Dog Program budget will need to be very tight. Nathe, R-Bismarck, a lead spon- could move forward despite the “Our District needs Prairie Dog sor of the bill, said the money is ongoing oil and gas bust. Funding; this would go directly critical to cities and counties. “We “Engineering happens long to counties and cities for infrahave an aging infrastructure sys- before bids are offered and proj- structure work, but the governor tem in this country and in North ects begun. In Cavalier County’s rejected a proposal to call for a Dakota," he said. "We have billions case, as in the repair of slide proj- special session to fund the Praiand billions worth of infrastruc- ect on County 55 through the rie Dog Program, stating the next ture needs." Gorge, local funds were used in legislature could provide fundU.S. District Judge James Boas- the engineering process. When ing. This delays money needed berg in Washington, D.C. ordered funds became available through now for infrastructure until at the pipeline shut down Monday, windfall tax receipts, that proj- least next summer. In my opinion, July 6, an action cheered by some ect was made possible and in- this is unacceptable. I am running on cultural, environmental and cluded funding for engineering,” for the Senate from District 10 safety grounds. But the action is says District 10 Dem-NPL House and believe decisions involving very detrimental to this bill and to candidate Elsie Magnus. “When large sums of money should be the state’s economy, according to I left office, I urged commission- analyzed, discussed, and impleNathe, and he can’t stress enough ers to continue to advocate for mented with local input,” Hart - our oil revenue is all predicated improvement of the only decent stated. on this. Here we thought we were road from west to east between While the NDGOP assures resijust getting over the pandemic. Highway 5 and the Canadian Bor- dents and local governments Things were starting to look up der. As happened previously, en- that Prairie Dog money is coming here a little bit. gineering was done but without eventually. Instead, the minority "The initial flow of oil tax rev- the Prairie Dog Bill, the consider- party in the state is advocating enue is dedicated largely to the able cost makes it prohibitive to for careful and fiscally responsible state’s general fund, which means even begin. That leaves Cavalier planning, like the $1 billion infraany decrease in oil production County holding the bag for the structure bond plan Dem-NPL and price delays the filling of rev- cost of engineering, which by the legislators introduced along with enue “buckets” intended for cities, time the legislature decides funds a call for a special session. counties and airports," said Joe are available, may need to be re“There was a request for a speMorrissette, director of the Of- done.” cial session to address the loss of fice of Management and Budget. As current Republican leaders funds and include input from all Morrissette explained that the at the state legislature tell coun- legislators, not just the chosen six problem with having them at the ties and towns to put necessary who are making decisions for all end of the flow of buckets is that infrastructure projects on hold as North Dakota voter/tax payers. they are a little bit more at risk. another oil and gas bust halts the We need representation for our According to the numbers, he Prairie Dog Program, the Demo- district to step forth and ask for believes it’s likely that out of the cratic legislators say they had an- a special session as many of their $250 million that the legislature ticipated the resulting shortfall. constituents feel legislation withanticipated would be allocated Their introduction of a $1 billion out representation is not in our through to those infrastructure bond plan and call for a special best interests,” Magnus said. buckets that were created in that session to address it to avoid the Ryan Skor, director of finance in operation, only about $30 million current situation with Prairie Dog the Office of State Treasurer, said will be received or allocated out fell on deaf ears. the revenue forecast will be upof those funds. “North Dakota's infrastructure dated in August. Skor explained “There has been meetings and is the backbone of our state's that when the bill was first disdiscussion all spring and summer economy but having received a cussed in the legislature and ultias to how we will face the upcom- GPA letter grade of C means the mately passed, the forecast for oil ing budget and the Prairie Dog infrastructure in our state is in and gas revenue was much highFunding. It will be a priority to us mediocre condition. The decision er than what we're seeing now. in the upcoming session as we to approve $33.2 million in feder- Now that oil and gas revenues fully understand the sweeping ef- al CARES Act funds by the North have fallen significantly in the fect this unprecedented time has Dakota Emergency Fund aimed last couple months, it currently in our state and nation,” Myrdal at reclaiming abandoned oil wells seems unlikely that revenue will said. takes away funding needed to be able to fund the main Prairie With the current Republican work on local infrastructure, spe- Dog buckets. This leaves little to majority government stating this cifically Langdon street repair,” no hope for the benefits to be discan wait till the next legislative District 10 Dem-NPL Senate can- tributed in this biennium.

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Spotlight on Economics ____________continued from Page 1 sumer-packaged hamburger, ferently to the coronavirus chicken and pork has increased. pandemic than consumers in Thus, the farm-level prices for Japan. Mexico and Japan are beef, chicken and pork have de- major buyers of U.S. agricultural creased faster than feed prices. products. In addition, concerns Profit margins for the live- about possible supply chain stock producers, including disruptions can impact the voldairy, have fallen dramatically. umes of U.S. products imported Lower livestock prices and profit by each country. Fortunately, margins reduce the demand for the export sales for U.S. corn, feed, such as corn and soybean soybeans and wheat are near meal, because of tighter budget normal levels and are not exconstraints. Even though total pected to change dramatically livestock numbers are forecast due to COVID-19. to increase slightly during the U.S. consumers have changed next year, increased use of for- the way they buy food but have ages in beef and dairy rations made relatively small changes could limit the amount of extra in the type of foods they buy. feed needed. The amount of food purchased Demand for vegetable oil, from grocery stores has insuch as soybean, canola and creased and purchases from sunflower oil, is expected to restaurants have decreased. remain relatively stable. VegMore people are ordering etable oils are most often used their groceries online and refor cooking and frying and have questing home delivery rather a comparatively long supply than going to the grocery store. chain from producer to con- We’ve also seen an increase sumer. Vegetable oils also make in the number of meal kits or up a somewhat small portion of boxed meals bought by people the total cost for food products, with basic cooking skills or who so a change in the price of the have little time to prepare a oil will have a small impact on meal from scratch. the amount used. Companies at all stages in Demand for bread, pasta, food supply chains are strugcake, cookies and cracker prod- gling to understand the rapucts, requiring wheat and du- idly changing consumer preferrum, also has been stable. Bread, ences and how many of these pasta and other wheat prod- changes will be permanent veructs typically make up a small sus temporary. In other words, portion of the total cost for a will they see structural shifts in meal. They are easy to include their respective industry and in meals prepared at home, how will these impact their ready-to-eat products or meals company’s role in the supply eaten at restaurants. Macaroni chain? and cheese and pizza have beStructural shifts typically come more popular during the don’t impact short-term crop pandemic. prices, but they can influence Changes to international longer-term price trends. No demand for crops is by far the one can accurately predict all most complex and difficult to the impacts COVID-19 will have forecast. Effective demand can on crop prices, but everyone inbe very different in each coun- volved in agriculture will need try and often varies by region to be watching for any shifts within a country. and adjust as quickly as posFor example, consumers in sible. Mexico likely will adjust dif-

Cavalier County Health District held a mass testing event offering free COVID testing on Tuesday, July 21 in Munich for individuals age 12 and up. A total of 195 tests were performed.

Local COVID-19 testing event held Cavalier County Health District held a mass testing event offering free COVID testing on Tuesday, July 21 in Munich for individuals age 12 and up. A total of 195 tests were performed. This event was made possible with the assistance of the North Dakota National Guard, Terri Gustafson, Barbara Crockett, Bailey Dahl, Greg Fetsch, Karen Kempert, Nick Moser, Craig Schommer, Bruce Wirth, Evan Estenson, Shawn Hall, David Hooge, Renae Henderson, Lori Beck, Sheri Hardy, and Yemi Olambo. CCHD would also like to thank Cavalier County Memorial Hospital, Towner County Medical Center, Lake Region District Health Unit and Rolette County Public Health District for coming through with test kits when theirs did not arrive in time. Thanks also go out to Courtney Howatt for leaving on a moment’s notice to go get the replacements and Towner County Sheriff Department for also transporting kits. Also thank you to Langdon Chamber of Commerce and Maple Manor Care Center for

Health tip of the week Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. Provided by Cavalier County Health District

the use of shade tents and Cavalier County Search and Rescue for the use of the trailer. A great big thank you to the Salem Bible Church in Munich for the use of the parking lot. It was a perfect space for the event. As we continue to see more cases in our county and region, it continues to be important to practice social distancing, limit your number of social contacts, wear masks in public, wash your hands and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Limit your social contacts to a small and consistent group of people. Conduct business by mail, telephone or virtually whenever possible. It is especially important to stay home when you are sick. Thank you to all who assisted, participated and to those who are utilizing safer practices to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Cavalier County Commission focuses on costs at recent meeting By Melissa Anderson Republican Editor The Cavalier County Commission held their regular meeting attending to business related to roads, budget, and the need for HR services. The Commission met in person but limited the room attendance to two people. Other ways to attend the meeting were provided with the north meeting room being set up for visitors to view the meeting over live-stream. Employees and media were given the option to attend via virtual meeting. A large portion of the meeting was dedicated to the roads of the county with Cavalier County road supervisor Terry Johnston addressing the Commission. It was discussed at length the impact the recent rainfall has had on the condition of the county roads. A major focus was County 13 and the work that will be done next year. In the meantime, maintenance to get the road through the year was discussed with the commissioners deciding to have Johnston lay material in the few areas that need it. Continuing with the discussion of roads, the Commission met with the Elgin Township

supervisors to discuss 94th Street north of Langdon. The township was looking to work with the county to mill the road to make it safer for driving as the current surface is breaking apart. The commissioners discussed how the county would approach doing this with the township, with Cavalier County State’s Attorney Scott Stewart explaining that a special assessment would be needed. This brought on more discussion on who the road benefits. The group discussed how this could affect future projects in the county if similar conditions occur within other townships. This could lead the county to having to participate in those projects as well. The concern for the road and its condition were tabled as the Commission asked the township to determine what the cost for milling the road would be as repaving and a special assessment would not be possible. Preliminary budgets that had been presented by the departments previously were reviewed. This discussion lead to what the county’s HR needs are and the previous proposal received from Premier Benefits in Grand Forks. The commissioners discussed at length

what the county needed versus what it could reasonably spend. The projects that had been proposed and the estimated cost for that work were reviewed. The Commission did not receive any local bids or other bids. It was decided to pursue a different avenue with Premier Benefits by dropping the proposed projects and requesting estimates for specific purposes and needs of the county in regards to HR. In Other Business • Cavalier County Treasurer Cindy Stremick provided an update on the county’s securities. The Commission approved the amount. Stremick also provided an update on the current business occurring within the Motor Vehicle Department. • Cavalier County Auditor Lisa Gellner and County Recorder Vicki Kubat put forward requests for laptops for their offices to have on hand in the event their departments need to close in the courthouse due to COVID. The commissioners approved purchases of one laptop for each department. • Bids were reviewed for pickups that was tabled previously. The Commission chose the fifth bid for a 2021 Chevy ¾ ton from D&B.

Langdon Area School Board convenes on 2020-21 school year By Adam Johnston Republican Writer On Monday, July 20 the Langdon Area School board met with a discussion on future plans for the 2020-21 school year in relation to Covid-19 related closures. While the board expressed interest in a goal to open school grounds to faceto-face learning, a decision has yet to form. This interest is with an understanding that there is a possibility the school may need to return to a level of distance learning due to the Covid-19 epidemic. Staff and student safety is their primary concern. One aspect hindering a clear decision is found in the way the state sets risk assessment for Covid-19 cases. Currently, Governor Burgum measures risk levels statewide, as opposed to a county level assessment. As of July 20, the state of North Dakota is rated at a risk level green or low level risk. Whereas individual counties, such as Cavalier County, are unofficially at a higher risk level due to active cases in ratio to population density. The school would prefer a more local, county-based classification for risk level. It is believed this would grant more control in choosing teaching methods as risk levels rise and fall. Under the current statewide model, a spike in a higher population density county could trigger statewide closures. It is a concern that this would force the closure of school grounds regardless of our county's unique situation. Furthermore, if Cavalier County saw a surge in Covid-19 cases, while the rest of the state remained low, we may be inaccurately labeled at a state advised low risk assessment. Migrating to a county by county assessment may eliminate this issue. The school and county Health office have ad-

dressed this concern with the state and hope for clarification soon. While the board waits for further developments, a return to school survey has been distributed by the school to parents, students, and staff. The purpose of this survey is to gauge community sentiment in relation to the school's pending decision. Resulting data will be presented to the board in hopes of aiding their discussion when they reconvene Monday, August 3 at 5:00 p.m. With this stated, the school has been busy preparing for both the upcoming school year and the implementation of a STEAM summer camp. High school superintendent Daren Christianson reported that teaching staff is complete for the 2020-21 school year. A general education paraprofessional has also been approved. In addition to this, the school will be advertising for substitute janitors, cooks, and potentially teachers to support staffing levels in the event of Covid-19 related illness. Also of note, per an audit of the hot lunch cost basis, the board has approved a rise in meal costs. While the performance of the program may be affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, it is believed that this increase should eliminate the need for the school to continue supplementation of the program. This increase will also bring the school to just under the statewide average cost of meals. Increases will result in elementary school lunches being set at $1.80 for breakfast and $2.70 for lunch, while high school cost levels will reflect $2.30 for breakfast and $2.70 for lunch. Elementary school principal Todd Hetler reported on the upcoming Summer STEAM Camp. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering,

Art, and Math. This program focuses on implementing courses in each of these areas. The program includes STEM certified science and technology activities and will officially take place this summer starting August 3rd. The camp is open to Langdon Area Elementary School and Saint Alphonsus School students entering Kindergarten through 6th grade for the 2020-21 school year. The camp will last for two weeks, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Registration began July 21st. Hetler stated they will be using rules from previous school-related activities for a social distancing framework. This would include 6 ft. physical distancing, the presence of masks, and smaller manageable groups of 10-15 individuals. Currently, three teachers have been selected to instruct the groups. Finally, the board carried out an election of new officers. They chose to appoint Chris Olson as President, with Dave Hart being selected as Vice President. Other positions assigned were Daren Christianson as the federal/state and local representative and Todd Hetler as the representative for consolidated application. In addition to these appointments the board designated various official entities to deal with the school. In no specific order, banks approved as school depositories were FM Bank, Horizon Financial, and Choice Bank. Mortenson and Rygh was chosen to continue as the school's official auditing firm. The Cavalier County Republican was, again, designated as the official paper. Board meetings will continue to be held the 3rd Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the high school board room.

Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders Friday, July 31 1 p.m. - Icelandic Roots’ Virtual genealogy Room 4 p.m. - Mountain American Legion Fish Fry Saturday, August 1 7 a.m. - Breakfast 10:30 a.m. - Parade 11 a.m. - Icelandic Roots’ Virtual genealogy Room Noon - Car Show & Shine 1 p.m. - Online Webinar 2 p.m. - Heritage Program Sunday, August 2 11 a.m. - Worship

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Due to COVID-19 we will not be holding our annual rummage sale. Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders are a non-profit group. All funds earned are kept locally to support cancer patients. We are very excited to be able to reach out to our community!

Opinion

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Upside Down Under By Marvin Baker

Lonely afternoons on Highway 1… North Dakota Highway 1 is one of the few state highways that link one end of the state to the other. In this case, it’s north to south, from Maida on the Canadian border to south of Ludden on the South Dakota state line. If you’ve never driven this highway, take the time sometime to drive it all the way through. You’ll see a lot of North Dakota that you don’t normally see elsewhere in the state. My favorite time to drive it is in the fall when the leaves are changing color. For at least four years, I drove Highway 1 to get from my home in Langdon to my National Guard unit in Edgeley, nearly across the state. And on those Sunday nights on the way home, the turn off Interstate 94 was Exit 283 west of Valley City. From there, it was 145 miles almost straight north. But even on those late Sunday evenings in the winter, I never saw that stretch of highway as a long road to Langdon. I always saw it as an opportunity to see or learn something new. As an example, I was on my way home one Sunday afternoon, tuning through the radio dial like I usually do, and all of a sudden I drove past a bale of hay with a deer standing on top of it. I stopped and slowly backed up, only to realize that because it was a Guard drill weekend, I didn’t take my camera. It’s the only time I’ve ever seen that in my life, and all I have is a good memory of it. That happened somewhere between Binford and Pekin. Another time I stopped at Stump Lake, south of Lakota, to marvel at some of the work that was done on the road and the surrounding countryside to accept the overflow from Devils Lake. Back in those days, there was a lot of controversy about allowing Devils Lake to flow into Stump Lake, but it appeared the Nelson County Commission did its homework because it looked to me that afternoon that they were ready for a serious rise in the lake level. I must have spent an hour just sitting there in an approach analyzing the surrounding countryside because it had changed so much since I had

seen it just a month before. On one occasion, I had just about made it home and had passed the Edmore corner going north. Next up was Nekoma then Langdon, but there was an interesting diversion that kept me occupied for quite some time. I looked off to the right and there stood a bull moose, partially obstructed by an abandoned building. This time I did have my camera with me (lesson learned from deer on bale), stopped and slowly backed up, turned onto a country road and slowly drove up closer to the moose. By the time I was about 50 feet away from it, I figured anymore and it might spook the critter, so I stopped there. Now this was back in the days when I was 10 feet tall and bullet proof, so I got out of my car and started walking toward the moose with the camera up to my eye and ready to snap a picture from any movement. I think that moose was a good gambler because it called my bluff and didn’t move. There I was 30 feet away from it, and it was like I was looking at a statue. Of course, it probably didn’t see me because I was wearing my woodland camouflage uniform! That was it, I wasn’t getting any closer. I started stepping backward so I wouldn’t turn my back, got back in the car and headed up the road to Nekoma. I did, however, get some good, close ups of that bull moose, that looked a little malnourished. Going the other direction, I was on Highway 1 near Oakes. This was in 1980, shortly after I got out of high school. I was living in Edgeley and working for McKay’s Water Treatment. I was headed north toward Verona when I saw a fox sunning itself on a hay bale. Now you can choose not to believe this if you don’t want to, but there was a strong wind blowing in my face as I walked up toward the fox. It didn’t hear me as I got right up to it. I clubbed it with a broom handle, threw it in the back of my service vehicle and took it back to Edgeley. I later skinned it and gave the fur to my girlfriend. I wouldn’t do that now because PETA would be all over it, but back then it was still a thing to give a fur to your girlfriend. A lot of things happened on that highway, and there were never any witnesses. I was always alone when I ran across these interesting scenarios on “lonely Highway 1.”

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Letter to the Editor: As drugs become more dangerous with each passing year, they are increasingly being cut with very dangerous drugs that can cause quick overdoses, such as fentanyl. For other ingredients, suppliers will sometimes cut the drugs with whatever they can get their hands on to increase their profits. Last year a batch of laced heroin contained Rizzy Powder, a substance used to preserve flowers. This powder caused severe skin necrosis in several users. This is another example of how dangerous it is for addicts in 2020, and further exemplifies the need for more drug education, awareness, and treatment. For more information on this case, go to https://www.narconon-suncoast.org/blog/a-local-epidemic-oflaced-heroin-caused-skin-necrosis. html. If you are in need of a referral to a treatment center, call us at 877841-5509. Written by: Shauna Krout Clearwater, Fla. Dear Editor, In this time of social distancing, many vehicles may be sitting idle for days or weeks at a time. The nonprofit Car Care Council recommends starting your car at least once a week and keeping up with routine auto care to help prevent potential maintenance issues. If a vehicle sits idle for too long, the battery could die, the tires could develop flat spots and the engine oil may start to deteriorate. Just a short

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solo drive once a week and a little car care will keep your car running efficiently and safely. When starting your car, let it run for at least five minutes. If the vehicle is started in a garage, make sure the garage door is open and there is plenty of ventilation. In addition, it’s a good idea to monitor the following areas of your vehicle: • Battery – Today’s vehicles have several computers that are always in operation, so if a car sits too long without recharging, the battery could die within a couple of weeks. • Tires – Maintain proper tire pressure to improve vehicle performance and gas mileage. Doing so is also important for vehicle safety. Checking the tire pressure frequently is more important if the car is parked for long periods of time. Vehicles that sit idle can develop flat spots, so taking a brief drive every once in a while will help prevent bald spots, and recharge the battery, too. • Fuel – Today’s modern fuel systems help preserve the life of the gas in your tank and also prevent fuel oxidation. Keeping a full tank of gas helps limit gas-tank condensation. If you are concerned about the gas in your tank going bad, a fuel stabilizer may help extend the life of your fuel.

• Oil – If a car sits too long, the oil can deteriorate, so continue to change the oil at the proper time intervals, even if you are not driving your normal mileage. It is always best to check the owner’s manual for the maximum time you should wait between oil changes. • Brakes – If a car sits idle, rust can start to form on the brake rotors, especially if the car is parked outside. Driving your car at least once a week will help prevent rust buildup. • Cleaning – Removing the grime and sediment that builds up on the outside of your car helps prevent rust, and cleaning the interior is important, too. Wipe down the dashboard, steering wheel, cup holders, door handles, vents and console with a quality, allpurpose automotive cleaner that will help disinfect the interior areas of your vehicle. For more helpful information about maintaining your vehicle for safety, dependability and value, visit www.carcare.org to order the Car Care Council’s free 80-page Car Care Guide. Sincerely, Nathan Perrine Executive Director, Car Care Council

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Cavalier County 4-H Achievement Day held recently Even though 4-H Achievement Day looked a little different this year, Cavalier County 4-H members excelled in showing their 4-H projects on July 15 at the Langdon Research Extension Center. There was a vast array of projects showcasing the 4-H members' time and effort.

Each 4-H member did a great job and is a true winner. Judges for the event were Stephanie Bata, Anita Beauchamp, Debbie Dawley, Lesley Lubenow and Jackie Nye. Though the public was not able to attend this year, updates were posted to the NDSU Extension – Cavalier

County Facebook page so family and friends could view as events happened. The day was a huge success! The following are the Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, and Outstanding Exhibit winners:

Drawing and Painting, Ages 8-12: Grand- Kartheek Chapara - Elephant drawing Reserve- Shanna Gette - Black/White Painted Canvas with a stitched design Outstanding Achievement- Maria Muhs- Sail boat painting

Drawing and Painting, Ages 13-18: Grand- Jiry Rosecrans – Self Portrait pencil drawing Reserve- Raquel Bata - Dentacles Outstanding Achievement- Raquel Bata- Tangled, acrylic painting All other Creative Arts, Woodworking, Ages 13-18: Grand- Jiry Rosecrans- Collage: Paper and metal photographs Reserve- Philomena Muhs- Pumpkin craft

Food & Nutrition: Grand- Kartheek Chapara- Caramel pull a-part’s Reserve-Lexi Bata- Apple fritters Outstanding Achievement- Maria Muhs- Coffee cake

All other Creative Arts, Ages 8-12: Grand- Ethan Muhs- Owl pre-packaged craft Reserve- Jonathan Mack- Snowman Outstanding Achievement- Maria Muhs- Leather tag

Child Development: Grand- Raquel Bata- Sewn children’s book Reserve-Lexi Bata- Sewn interactive children’s book Sewing, Clothing & Textiles and Fiber Arts, Woodworking: Grand- Raquel Bata- Quilt Reserve-Philomena Muhs- Hat Outstanding Achievement- Maria Muhs- Slippers

Food Preservation: Grand- Ethan Muhs- pickled crabapples Reserve-Sarah Muhs- Fruit Leather Beef, Animal Science and Pets: Grand- Jiry Rosecrans- Dog Reserve-Ethan Muhs- Eggs Environment, Health, Earth Science: Grand- Ethan Muhs- Farm set Reserve-Shanna Gette- Recycled wooden sign

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August 2020 Calendar of Service Cosmetic Procedures August 4th & 11th. Call the Langdon Clinic at 701-256-6120 for an appointment.

Monday

Ultrasounds Cardiolyte Stress Test

Tuesday

MD: Charles Emerson FNP-C: Liz Sillers, Courtney Short, Mark Hill, Megan Overby 5

Cosmetic Procedures 11

Arlynn Hefta – Hearing Aid Specialist

Ultrasounds/MRI

13 Ultrasounds/MRI

Mammography

Thursday

14 Ambulance Meeting 5:00 p.m.

Friday

Dr. Kruger – Orthopedics

Cosmetic Procedures 17

Ultrasounds Cardiolyte Stress Test

19 Dr. Johnston, Podiatry

Ultrasounds Cardiolyte Stress Test

Mammography

Ultrasounds/MRI

Dr. Trottier, OB-Gyn

Jennifer Laframboise, Dermatology

J. Roberts, Oncology

Dr. Emerson will be providing services in August from the 3rd through the 16th

Wednesday

Arlynn Hefta – Hearing Aid Specialist

Ultrasounds/MRI

CCMH & Clinics

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Telemedicine Services Provided:

CARDIOLOGY • DERMATOLOGY • DIABETES • GASTROENTEROLOGY • INFECTIOUS DISEASE • NEPHROLOGY NEUROLOGY • ONCOLOGY • ORTHOPEDICS • PAIN MGT • PALLIATIVE CARE • PODIATRY • PSYCHIATRY PSYCHOLOGY • PULMONOLOGY • RADIATION ONCOLOGY • UROLOGY • VASCULAR SURGERY • WOUND CARE

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Cavalier County Memorial Hospital does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in Admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. For further information about this policy, contact: Human Resources Department (701-256-6127), TDD/State Relay (1-800-366-6888).

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Joyce Johnston

Obituaries

Joyce Rosemarie (Lloyd) Johnston passed away in peace on June 25, 2020, into the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ after fighting a courageous battle against Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 88 years old. Joyce was born on February 20, 1932, to Charles and Ingaborg Knutson in Ryder. After graduating high school there in 1949 she spent one year at Minot Teachers College. She married Lloyd Johnston on August

22, 1952. She was a devoted mother, talented seamstress, and loved to square dance with Lloyd and many friends in the square dance club. She was a master chef and spent many hours in the kitchen. She filled her life with family and friends and served faithfully at the Nekoma Presbyterian Church. Joyce is survived by children: Mark (Diedre Aldcorn) Johnston of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Tom (Karene) Johnston of St. Paul, Minn., son-in-law Greg Bidanset of Virginia Beach, Va.; grandchildren: Sarah (Gary) Lupton, Roanoke, Va., Jonathan (Megan) Bidanset of Chesapeake, Va., Paul Bidanset of

Virginia Beach, Va., Anna (Michael) Buck of Williamsburg, Va., Mikki Johnston of St. Paul, Minn., and Hannah (Mitchell) Pantano of St. Paul, Minn.; eight great-grandchildren; and her sister, Vivian Miller. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Inga; husband Lloyd, daughter Laura Bidanset; son Douglas Johnston; and siblings: Agnes Janz, Doris Bjornson, Charles Knutson, Signora Scroggs, Orville Knutson, Marvin Knutson, Alice Anderson, Clarice Goltz, Vernon Knutson, and Janice Schuyler. Memorials may be given to the Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Cavalier County Ministerial Association You are invited to come worship with us. Brooks Funeral Home is working with churches & families to provide appropriate services or arranging for services to be held at a later date. - Thank you.

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

Father Michael Hickin Mass Times

Catechism Saturday 7:30 p.m. Grades 1-12 & Adults & RCIA Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 p.m.

St. Edward’s in Nekoma Saturday - 5 p.m. St. Michael’s in Wales Sunday - No Masses scheduled at this time

To Advertise your Church in this Spot Contact Lori at 256-5311 Presbyterian Church of Langdon (one block West of Post Office)

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

Phone School Grades: Preschool-8th grade 701-256-2354 Our Parish Website is www.stalphonsuslangdon.com. Check our Parish Webpage for Up-to-Date information. •Public Masses are now permitted. Those in attendance are encouraged (not required) to wear a mask. •We will continue to live-stream the Sunday Masses at 10:30 a.m. (note time change)

314 15th Ave Phone 701-686-2000

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

Summer Worship Schedule (June-Aug.) Sundays 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 11 a.m. Ignite Youth Church Wednesdays – 7 p.m. – The Paragon (1304 4th St.)

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Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 – 11:45

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I love that at Easter we go all out in our rejoicing that Jesus, in fact, did not stay dead. We pump up the volume, rejoice and proudly proclaim, “Alleluia! Christ is Risen. He has Risen indeed!” Then the next week we turn it down a couple notches with the story of the disciples hiding behind locked doors, worried and afraid, and we hear of Thomas questioning the validity of Jesus’ resurrection. “Alleluia! Christ is Risen… maybe? Show me proof. I will believe it when I see it!” If you were going to write a story, a book about this incredible man who you believed to be the ONE - the guy who is going to change it all, the Messiah, Prince of Peace, the King of Kings… the Lord who conquers sin, death and the devil, I don’t think ending the story with some of his followers doubting is such a great idea! Here is the grand finale. The big moment. Jesus has risen - resurrected from the dead - and your purpose in writing this story is to convince people of this truth that Jesus is the Son of God and you write, “Oh, and by the way, some of those closest to Jesus doubted.” They doubted. They distanced themselves from what was taking place. Yeah, that ending could be troublesome and yet it shows up in all four Gospels. Yet, doubt is quite possibly the most logical response to resurrection. It is the most human response. I don’t think the authors of the gospels were writing to convince us of anything. The stories of Jesus weren’t written to influence our vote for the big man upstairs. Rather, they were written so we would know that we have been given God’s vote of approval. These stories tell us how God loves us and what it looks like to be a follower of Jesus. So guess what? It all belongs: faith, trust, belief, doubt, fear, disbelief. It all belongs. These stories allow us to see the full perspective of what it means to be human. These stories show us what it took and what it means that God came to us fully human and fully divine, took on flesh and all that encompasses being human, even death. The final chapters of Matthew,

Mark, Luke and John are different. Written by different people, who had different experiences and who were writing to different groups of people. They did not gloss over the details or pretty up the stories and neither should we! Christianity isn’t about clarity or certainty, like some people would like you to believe. Christianity is about the cross. An event that was completely chaotic, out of control, confusing and, quite frankly, something I do not completely understand and that is okay because it all belongs. I trust that it is okay to not completely understand because Jesus himself cried out to God while on the cross, “My God, My God. Why have you forsaken me?” There will come a point in your life when you will be like Thomas. You may find yourself, one day in complete doubt, yelling or crying in despair, “Where are you Jesus? Show up. Be present.” Maybe you already have experienced this doubt, a desire for Jesus to present himself in order that you may believe. You may also experience Jesus like Mary did early Easter morning, running right smack dab into him and not recognizing him because he is so dirty, stinky, and different than what you expect. Both experiences provided a chance to encounter the risen Christ. Jesus shows up in our doubt, in our uncertainty, and in our faithfulness. Jesus shows up in all of that because it all belongs. It is all part of what it means to be human. The thing with belief, which is trust, is it isn’t something you muster up inside of you. It is given; it is gifted to us by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit brings us to faith and keeps us in faith, in belief, in trust, by God’s grace. No matter where you are on the faith spectrum: feeling very faithful or full of doubt, know that you are given opportunities to experience Jesus. It might just not be what you expect, but when you do, I hope you are so taken aback that you exclaim, “My Lord, My God!” The invitation is to have life in Jesus name. A full life. A life which will be filled with times of doubt, joy, curiosity, compassion, anger, frustration, the whole gamut. Because it all belongs.

Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule

Effective April 20, 2020: Cavalier County Transit requires that ALL passengers wear a face mask when in a Cavalier County Transit vehicle or facility until further notice. July 27 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks July 28 – Cavalier July 29 – Grand Forks July 31 – Grand Forks August 3 – Grand Forks August 5 – Grand Forks August 7 – NO TRANSIT; NO OFFICE

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

823 9th Ave, Langdon Pastor Rev. Mark Chepulis

Sunday Morning Worship Services – 8 a.m. Phone 701-256-4403

All activities, including foot care, have been cancelled until after Labor Day (Sept. 7). Access to the Langdon Senior Center is limited to staff and deliveries.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US!

1120 15th Ave • 256-2602

1216 9th Ave. Langdon 701-256-2594

This devotion is submitted by Pastor Rebecca Breddin Big Pembina & Walhalla Lutheran Parish

In-town transit hours will be from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. until further notice. Cavalier County Transit is providing medical trips only until further notice. Please call early with your appointments for out-of-town trips as we can only get 2 passengers on with the “social distancing” regulations. All passengers are required to wear a mask.

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Dovre Lutheran Church & Milton Lutheran Church Osnabrock 701-496-3301

Milton 701-496-3278

July 12th & 26th service is at Milton Lutheran. August service is at Dovre Lutheran in Osnabrock. Check facebook page for updates on services & classes: Friends of Dovre Lutheran and Milton Lutheran Churches

Cards of Thanks ARENS – I would like to thank everyone for taking great care of Tonya Peterson and me during this difficult time. Thank you to the Doctors, Nurses, Ambulance Drivers, First Responders, Family and Friends and everyone that has been with us through everything. Sincerely, Ritchie Arens _______________________________ GRONHOVD – Thank you to the Nekoma Volunteer Fire Department for its quick response and fantastic turnout for putting my truck fire out. Thanks so much. Danny Gronhovd _______________________________

NEKOMA RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT – Nekoma Rural Fire Department would like to express our appreciation to the community for the support we received during the open house in July. We want to say thank you to everyone that came out to enjoy supper and see the new building. Also, to the people that were not able to come but sent donations. Without the support throughout the years our department would not be able to survive. Thank you again from the NRFD. _______________________________

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Brush with the Bunch

Lori Gray joined the Brush Bunch in the 2001-2002 season, our year runs from July 1 to June 31, and has been a very active member until retiring to Fargo because of her and Dave‘s health. On occasion she returns and visits us which is always enjoyable. As nurse for 25 years and upon retirement, Lori needed a hobby so she taught herself to paint on sweatshirts and later, using the Donna Dewberry method of one stroke painting, painted flowers. Along with Dave, she did beading and leather crafts. All of these talents Lori brought along and shared with us on her lesson days. Lori is shown working on a painting during a class led by Laurel Brusseau. The following is Laurel‘s words as she explains the technique used in this class: “I gave a demo on ‚Wipe Out‘. It is a method where you cover your canvas with a smooth acrylic undercoat- allowed to dry- and then add a heavy layer of oil paint in a solid color and wipe the paint off to develop a picture. It is a reverse of what we normally do. To wipe out we use numerous items, such as Q-tips, pencils, toothpicks, small brushes and our fingers. It is messy, but it is fun, and all our creative people “painted“ an interesting treasure.“ Thanks, Laurel and Lori. I am sure you are as tired of hearing about Covid-19 as I am, but one more article on the subject. From the Medical Experts: “Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it, but neurologists thought the government had a lot of nerve“! May it end soon. Have a great day and God Bless! by Leo Beauchamp

Munich’s blood drive brings in 23 volunteers Munich community hosted a blood drive with Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, on July 9 at Munich Ambulance Building which helped collect a total of 31 units of blood products for patients in need. A total of 23 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 21 individuals were able to donate at the Vitalant blood drive on July 9. A total of eight donors also came forward to donate Power Red Cells (2RBC) which collects two units of red blood cells while returning platelets, plasma and a saline solution back to the donor. Vitalant expressed their gratitude to others who assisted with the drive: Cynthia Spenst, Jim Hooge, and Bill Socwell. Vitalant strives to keep a 5-day supply of every blood type on the

Senior Menu

SENIOR MEALS & SERVICES Monday (27) – Subs, coleslaw, chips, cookies, fruit. Tuesday (28) – Chicken cashew hotdish, mixed vegetables, fruit/ yogurt. Wednesday (29) – Grilled hamburgers or hotdogs, macaroni salad, chips, bars. Thursday (30) – BBQ chicken legs, baked potato, broccoli/cauliflower salad, fruit. Friday (31) – Baked cod, cheesy potatoes, baby carrots, fruit. EBT/SNAP accepted Offering take-out only as the dining room is closed. Please call by 9:30 a.m. for take-outs. Homedelivered meals will remain the same. Frozen meals are also available for $4.00 each.

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shelf at all times to be able to meet the needs of patients across the region. Donations from O-negative donors, the universal blood type, are especially important this time of year due to increased accidents and trauma cases. Vitalant is the only blood provider to nearly 70 hospitals across the region. The blood supply is dependent on selfless donations from volunteer donors to ensure the lifesaving needs of the region are met. About 30 percent of Vitalant’s blood supply goes to cancer patients across the region and one in seven people entering the hospital will need blood. Those relying on blood in the region receive that lifesaving blood from Vitalant. Donors can make a convenient appointment to give blood at www.bloodhero.com or by calling 877-25-VITAL. With each donation, donors receive a free total cholesterol test and earn points in Vitalant’s donor rewards program. The next blood drive at this location is planned to be held on: November 10, 2020 Blood donation takes about an hour from check-in to refreshments. Donors can save about 20 minutes by completing their Health History Questionnaire the day they donate on www.vitalant.org.

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On the 4th of July, basketball, coffee, lemonade and homemade cookies were the order of the day as the Walhalla Assembly of God Church opened their new community center for public viewing. Although construction on the center is not yet complete, this was an opportunity to showcase the progress on the center and to answer questions about the planned activities, usage and the expected opening time frame. Approximately 100 people from the church and the community, as well as out of town visitors, participated in socializing, basketball shoot-arounds, “cornhole toss” and other activities during the three-hour open house. To the delight of many of the children, Harry Holen displayed his horse-drawn wagon pulled by the team of Pete and King after their participation in the 4th of July parade. Due to the Covid-19 virus and ongoing construction, an opening date has not yet been established, although, the Church is considering opening the facility on a limited basis later this year. Pictured on the left is Pastor David Clason (second from the left of the basketball stand) playing hoops in the community center gym with young visitors to the open house, and on the right is Pete and King and young friends (taken in the church parking lot).

Advocating for rural common sense values On July 14 ND Dem-NPL Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Shelley Lenz blazed a trail through District 10, listening, asking questions, and taking notes. She and the candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Ben Vig, toured farm sites and farm industries with District 10 Senate candidate Charlie Hart and D-10 political advisor Ben Tucker. During the afternoon Dr. Shelley and Vig were joined by District 10 House Candidate Elsie Magnus as they toured the Pembina Gorge and Frost Fire Mountain. Magnus, a member of the Pembina Gorge Foundation Board, shared the heritage and vision for the area. They also visited with local officials and available medical administrators hearing their concerns. District 10 members hosted several state candidates including Mark Haugen, candidate for ND Treasurer; Casey Buchman for ND Public Service Commission and, of course,

Dr. Shelley and Ben Vig at a wonderful pig roast prepared by several members of the local district in Cavalier Park. The gathering allowed for extensive discussion between all that attended and gave the state and local candidates the opportunity to share why they are running for the respective offices. To quote Dr. Shelley, “We need the governor and legislative leaders to come together to work on ensuring that North Dakotans have access to affordable, high-quality health care. I look forward to working with the dedicated leaders in District 10 to make that happen.” In addition to the importance of protecting rural healthcare systems, House candidate Magnus stressed, “We, in the Canadian border counties and districts, need support from the $1 billion bond plan for all the cross-border commerce and recreation that has been affected by the

Covid-19 closing. It’s time to bring that voice to Bismarck.” “One of the things the attending state candidates and the local District 10 candidates have in common is that we all see issues in how the state government is currently operating. I see these issues and want our state to operate more efficiently and, above all, honestly. Running in elections is difficult and running as a Democrat in North Dakota even more so. I am one the hundreds of Democrats across the state who have decided that it is worth the effort to stand up and be more than just a ballot vote. I want to make a difference to the future of North Dakota and that starts by no longer accepting that this is just how things are done. Just because this is how it has been done for years, doesn’t mean that’s the way it should be done now and into the future,” Melissa Anderson, District 10 House Candidate, said.

West Nile virus (WNV) season has begun, and the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds residents to take all steps necessary to prevent WNV. “West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne viral disease in the United States and reemerges every summer in North Dakota,” said Benjamin Schram with the North Dakota Division of Disease Control. “While you are outside maintaining social distance due to Covid-19, we want to encourage everyone to take steps to minimize mosquito bites. There is no human vaccine or specific treatments for West Nile virus, so it is important to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites.” One of the best ways to prevent West Nile virus or any other mosquito-borne illness is to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and take personal precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Take these precautions to prevent mosquito bites: Use insect repellent registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that contain ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, PMD, and permethrin (clothing only). Always follow the directions on the manufacturer’s label for safe and effective use. • Wear protective clothing outdoors, such as long-sleeved shirts,

long pants, and socks. • Limit outdoor activities between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most likely to bite. • Eliminate stagnant water in containers around homes where mosquitoes can lay eggs (e.g., gutters, buckets, flowerpots, old tires, wading pools and birdbaths). • Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out of your residence. • Maintain a well-trimmed yard and landscape around your home. Most people infected with West Nile virus experience no symptoms. Those who develop symptoms will

commonly report fever, headache, body/joint aches or rash. People who develop the severe illness may experience stiff neck, altered mental status, paralysis, coma and possibly death. People over 60 or those with underlying health issues are at higher risk of developing West Nile neuroinvasive disease, a severe and sometimes fatal disease. In 2019, there were nine North Dakota residents who contracted WNV disease. For more information about West Nile virus, contact Benjamin Schram, NDDoH, at 701-328-2378 or visit www.ndhealth.gov/wnv.

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The Langdon Border Babes softball team in action at a recent game. Photos by Larry Stokke.

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By Jake Kulland

Tip-toeing through the baseball postseason As we write this week, the summer baseball postseason is moving along. Congratulations to the Langdon 8U and 10U Little League teams, as they both won their respective league tournaments the weekend of July 18-19. Up next were the North Valley Babe Ruth and 19U Independent League tourney in Minto and Park River respectively on July 23, along with the 12U Little League Tournament in Langdon on July 25. Due to COVID-19 and other issues, the Babe Ruth Tournament was down to just three teams, with Langdon being the top seed followed by Grafton

and Minto. The Langdon Eagles were trying to advance to the State Babe Ruth Tournament in Kindred for the fourth straight year. If they make it, that tourney will run July 31-Aug. 4. The Langdon Red Sox are also the top seed in the District 5 19U Independent League Tournament held July 23-25, and they are trying to get to the State Tournament in Minot on Aug. 7-9. In a story that tells of the times we are living in, Larimore had to cancel out of the District tourney, due to their coach and a player either testing positive for or were in close contact with someone who had the coronavirus. Very sad news there, but all 10 Grafton players who tested positive recently are now healthy and cleared to play. It's crazy how these tournaments can change in a heartbeat these days, and we hope that everyone stays healthy to make

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it through the postseason. It seems like everyone involved is on pins and needles waiting for the next problem to happen, let's just pray that it doesn't. Worley, Hill named to All-Academic Team Let's throw out a big congratulations this week to Munich native Jordyn Worley and Langdon graduate Rachel Hill, who were recently named to the first team of the NJCAA Academic All-Americans. To receive this honor, Jordyn maintained a 4.0 grade point average through the entire 2019-20 school year. She was one of 20 Royals student athletes to make either the first, second or third teams. Jordyn's teammate, Steph Miller from Cando, also made the first team. Rachel made the the second All-American team, with a GPA of 3.8-3.99. Congrats to both ladies, as Worley has decided to attend UND and forgo her basketball career, while Hill will continue her collegiate volleyball career at Mayville State University. Tournaments on the way at the Langdon Country Club Let's wrap up this week by telling you the Langdon Country Club is still set to host two golf tournaments in the next week plus. The annual Miller Lite Tournament, which again is now open to men and women aged 21 and over, will run on July 25 with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. The club thanks Schwan Wholesale of Devils Lake for sponsoring the tourney. Also, on Aug. 1, the club will have their annual Glow Ball Tournament with pot luck appetizers followed by golf beginning just after dusk. This tournament is open to anyone of all ages. Both tournaments are a lot of fun, and we hope you can get out and enjoy them. "See ya!" next week!

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Langdon Research Extension Centers holds virtual field day By Melissa Anderson Republican Editor Adapting to the current situation that COVID-19 has created led North Dakota State University and their research extension centers to create virtual field days. The Langdon location held their virtual field day on Thursday, July 16. The Langdon Research Extension Center opened the virtual field day with Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman providing updates on the efforts the organization was making on behalf of canola growers across the region. Part of their work is advocating for the canola industry to be included in the government support programs during this tough time in agriculture. “The NCG will continue to provide any information needed to ensure canola gets its fair share of assistance from any future programs,” Coleman said. LREC resident plant pathologist Venkat Chapara provided reminders and updates to the growers on the three most prominent canola diseases: black leg, white mold, and clubroot. Chapara reminded growers that it is important to pick black leg resistant varieties based on the pathogens in their individual fields. These varieties also need to be rotated to avoid the fungus adapting to the variety resistance. NDSU works to provide forecasts in regards to the chances of white mold on a weekly basis. Clubroot has been a constant over the past five years with NDSU staff surveying for it, with 2018 having the largest percentage of infection. The work in breeding resistant varieties is slow and thus far only a little over 30 are available. “The rotation of the varieties may not work. If you have clubroot in your field, follow the sanitation of equipment rules. Follow longer crop rotations, which is one canola crop in three years and use resistant varieties,” Chapara advised. Bryan Hanson, research agronomist at LREC, presented on a soybean seeding data study that has been conducted at the facility over the past few

years. This study resulted from a storm in 2017 causing massive damage to the soybean crop in northeast North Dakota and insurance adjusters needing information on soybean planting date maturity. While the area is gradually increasing the length of the growing season, growers in Cavalier County already utilize the earliest maturity varieties available. Hanson used four seeding dates: May 15, May 24, June 4 and June 14. “The later maturing varieties have the highest yields early on. but as we get into June and the shorter time frame, the yields drop off quite significantly,” Hanson said. LREC Soil Health Specialist Naeem Kalwar reviewed the most salt tolerant crops that growers in Cavalier County can use. Kalwar explained how the soil health is impacted with the germination of the salt tolerant crops. The research trials showed that analyzing the soil salinity and sodicity is very important when considering planting a salt tolerant crop versus salt tolerant grasses. “We could profitably plant and grow barley and oats on areas with low to maybe moderate levels of salinity and sodicity, however, if the salt and sodicity levels become too high for even barley and oats then the best option is to plant a variety of perennial salt tolerant grasses,” Kalwar stated. One of NDSU’s professors in soil science, Larry Cihacek, explained how the water drainage in North Dakota has become of increased interest to growers. Draining the soils reduces the amount of excess water in the soil profile; the problem in North Dakota is that the landscape is relatively flat. Cihacek explained that there is another landscape called the hydrological or water table landscape. This can sometimes be what growers are actually seeing in their fields that are not drying out the top of this water table. By implementing tile drains, this can address the high water tables in fields. Prior to this, Cihacek advised visiting the web soil survey site located on the USDA NRCS website. “It may seem like these soils

Invitation to bid ager, Pembina Gorge Foundation – INVITATION/ADVERTISEMENT TO BID Notice is hereby given that: Pembina Gorge Foundation Will accept sealed bids for the construction of: Pembina Gorge Mountain Biking Trails Walhalla, North Dakota All work shall be in accordance with the plans, drawings, and specifications on file with the Pembina Gorge Foundation. One single prime proposal will be received for all categories of work at the offices of the Pembina Gorge Foundation / Frost Fire Park, PO Box 888, Walhalla, ND 58282, until 1:00 p.m., C.T., Monday, August 10th, 2020. The nature of the work and the type and location of the work is as follows: (1) Approximately 1.94 miles of DH mountain bike trails (4 trails total) and approximately 2’-4’ wide trail easy terrain skills trail, and associated improvements at Frost Fire Park, Walhalla, North Dakota; (2) Mobilization and Demobilization; (3) Clean up and disposal of any construction waste and materials. The work required under the contract must be completed by August 15, 2021. The contract documents, plans, drawings, and specifications (the “Bid Documents”) may be obtained from Natalie Gebur, General Man-

Frost Fire Park, 11950 County Rd 55, Walhalla, ND 58282, 701-549-3600. Email: gm@frostfirepark.org. Bid Documents may be seen and examined, by appointment, at the offices of Natalie Gebur, General Manager, Frost Fire Park – Lodge, 11950 County Rd 55, Walhalla, ND 58282, 701-549-3600 or downloaded at www.frostfirepark.org. All questions and requests for clarification regarding this invitation must be addressed to Natalie Gebur, General Manager, Pembina Gorge Foundation – Frost Fire Park, 11950 County Rd 55, Walhalla, ND 58282, 701-360-0688 or 701-549-3600 on or before August 10th, 2020 at 1:00 pm. All envelopes submitting the sealed bids shall conspicuously note thereon the following information: Bid For Pembina Gorge Mountain Bike – Phase II PO Box 888 Walhalla, North Dakota 58282 Project Number #202010 Dated the___day of _____, 2020 All envelopes submitted for a bid shall be securely attached together. All sealed bids shall be opened at the offices of Pembina Gorge Foundation, 11950 County Rd 55, Walhalla, ND 58282 at 1:30 pm, Monday, August 10th, 2020. In addition to the items specified in the Contract Documents,

are suitable for drainage, but these chemical properties you can’t see in there are going to influence how well or how useful the drainage will be,” Cihacek said. LREC Director Randy Mehlhoff reviewed the foundation seed stocks program currently happening at the LREC as well as the late season preventive plant options. These brief highlights of videos that were featured during the LREC field day are just a few of what was shared. There are several more speakers and videos that were included in the virtual field day and are available to the public to view anytime at https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/langdonrec/2020virtual-field-day.

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By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent Making Memories There is something so invaluable and precious in this world, that it’s hard to find anything to match it. It’s not something you can touch, it’s not something you can buy, it’s not something that can be made with material things. It’s something we have an emotional connection with that will stay with us for long periods of time or come back to us from the trigger of a story, smell, or picture. It happens when we are children, but it shapes who we are as an adult. It’s called: a happy memory with an adult. During an impromptu family slumber party at 11:45 p.m. after a failed tent-camping adventure (which is another story in and of itself), my son proclaimed our party to be “the most fun, ever.” All we really did was use his camping lantern to make shadow puppets of dinosaurs on the ceiling, but if that’s all it takes for “the most fun, ever”, I’ll take it. When he said those words, it brought back a lot of memories I have of time spent with the adults in my life as a child, and I hope my son has just as fond memories as I do one day. A lot of my memories are just smaller things like how one grandma would make Jello in individual cups for each of us when we had a family gathering or of the other grandma playing Skip-Bo with us when we would go to visit. My grandfather was a man of few words, but a memory I have with him is when he would get up out of his chair to get us an ice cream treat when we would come visit. There are several other memories like an uncle making Mickey Mouse pancakes for breakfast after a slumber party and an aunt letting us make homemade confetti to throw in the air for New Year’s Eve, but there are too many to list here. As you can see, and if you think about the memories you have, they are often times made simply because a person is present. The idea can be the child’s or it can be the adult’s, but the point is that there is time spent together. We never know when those memories will be

made, but it’s sometimes fun to be deliberate in what you do. Some memory making has been put on hold for the time being because of travel restrictions or closures/rescheduling. But, maybe that’s just a way to make more memories in new ways. I have a new friend that I admire for her welcoming, gentle kindness. She has decided to have story time with her grandchildren virtually. Think about what a great opportunity that holds. Even if she got to do this on a regular basis, she gets to continue to do this fun activity, just by a different means. If she didn’t do this previously, she has used the opportunity to find a new way to spend time together that they normally wouldn’t have had. Either way, it’s a win. There are several other ways that you can make memories with the children you love. It can be through every day living type situations or special occasions. Often times playing games in the yard, going for walks, or preparing meals together can be opportunities to create those memories that are helpful to a child’s well-being. If you can’t get together with the children you love because of distancing or travel restrictions, there are still several things that you can do. Writing letters by hand, having a virtual scavenger hunt (finding a list of unusual things while on a face-to-face virtual app), and using a sketch-together program (where two people can log in at the same time and draw something together) are just a few ways that spending time together can happen. It may not be your ideal way, but it might be a fun new way that will help you spend more time together. No matter what the happy memory is, or where it comes from, it is important to keep in mind that these memories have lasting effects. Positive interactions with caring adults are one of the most important keys to a child’s development. Often times it is the parent or grandparent that has the most interactions with the child, but it can also be community members, parents of their friends, and next-door neighbors. Just a little bit of your time can leave a positive impact on the life of that child. Some of my favorite past-time

memory makers that might work for you: *Bug Following – Just find a bug and follow it. Kids love it! They may find where they live and what they eat. It’s both education and fun. *Baking or Meal Preparation – Life skills learned as well as time spent together - Win/win! *Camping Adventures – Even if it’s just in the backyard or on the living room floor with a blanket tent, there are memories to be made! *Exploring Nature – Going for walks, bird watching, and just enjoying the great outdoors can be fun and can take just a little time or hours. *Conversation Starters at meal time – There are cards available for print at https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/familytable. Use them to start conversations during meal time or family time. One conversation starter that’s included: “If you wrote a book, who would you write it about?” *Reading – It’s often a fun and rewarding time to escape into a book. To be able to see it through the eyes of a child adds even more to it. Reading a book gives an opportunity for conversation later as well. *Board games – There are several that can be played by all ages and some that are just for older ages. Either way, spending time while playing board games teaches social skills while having fun. *Living Room Slumber Party Movie Night – All you need are some sleeping bags or blankets and a movie. Snacks and treats are a bonus. NDSU Extension offers a variety of resources for families to use to help build those memories and have positive interactions. Feel free to call us at the NDSU Cavalier County Extension office at 2562560, email at katie.d.henry@nds. edu, or visit https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/familytable for ideas or to sign up for The Family Table newsletter. You can also follow The Family Table on Facebook where you can enter contests for prizes. There are a variety of items to choose from such as meals that can be prepared together, conversation starter cards that can be printed, and other ideas that might work for your family. Have fun making memories!

each bid must be accompanied by a separate envelope containing a bidder’s bond in a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the full amount of the bid, executed by the bidder, as principal, and by a surety, authorized to do business in the State of North Dakota, conditioned that if the principal’s bid is accepted and the contract awarded to the principal, the principal within ten (10) days after notice of award, shall execute a contract in accordance with the terms of the bid and a contractor’s bond as required by law and the regulations and determinations of the Pembina Gorge Foundation in accordance with the Recreational Trails Program. Each bidder shall have a valid North Dakota contractor’s license of the proper class for the full amount of the bid, as required by § 43-07-05 of the North Dakota Century Code. No bid shall be read or considered unless a copy of a valid North Dakota contractor’s license or certificate of renewal thereof is enclosed in the envelope containing the bid bond. § 48-01.2-10 Unless otherwise provided under this chapter, a governing body authorized to enter a contract for the construction of a public improvement in excess of one hundred thousand dollars shall take from the contractor a bond before permitting any work to be done on the contract. The bond must be

for an amount equal at least to the price stated in the contract. The bond must be conditioned to be void if the contractor and all subcontractors fully perform all terms, conditions, and provisions of the contract and pay all bills or claims on account of labor performed and any supplies, and materials furnished and used in the performance of the contract, including all demands of subcontractors. The requirement that bills and claims be paid must include the requirement that interest of the amount authorized under section 13-01-14 be paid on bills and claims not paid within ninety days. The bond is security for all bills, claims, and demands until fully paid, with preference to labor and material suppliers as to payment. The bond must run to the governing body, but any person having a lawful claim against the contractor or any subcontractor may sue on the bond. No bid will be read or considered if it does not fully comply with the terms hereof. Any deficient bid will be resealed and returned to the bidder immediately. All contracts shall contain a provision requiring compliance with Executive Order 11246, entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity,” as amended by Executive Order 11375 and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (42 CFR Part 60).

The Pembina Gorge Foundation reserves the right to reject any bid or to waive irregularity in the bids and in the bidding. The Pembina Gorge Foundation further reserves the right to hold all legitimate bids for a period of sixty (60) days after the date fixed for the opening thereof. The Pembina Gorge Foundation in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Sub Title A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. DATED the 14th day of July 2020 Natalie Gebur /s/ General Manager Authority, Pembina Gorge Foundation Jy20,27,A3 _______________________________

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Check us out online at www.cavaliercountyextra.com Langdon Area School Board Minutes LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 15, 2020 Present: Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, Steve Olson, Tyler Feist, Tiffany Hetletved, Dave Hart (by phone) Daren Christianson (Supt.), Todd Hetler (Elem. Principal), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.) Absent: Chris Olson Visitors: Adam Johnston, and Laurie Delvo (by phone). Cindy Stremick called the June 15, 2020 Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Board reviewed the May 18, 2020 minutes. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the May 18, 2020 minutes with no corrections. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the financials and bills presented. Tyler Feist made a motion to approve the financials and bills as presented. Steve Olson seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. ACT, Workkeys Scoring____ 132.00 Advanced Business Methods, July 2020 Printer/Copier Leases_______ ________________________2,101.81 Amazon Credit Plan, June 2020 Amazon Purchases____________ 261.01 AmeriPride Linen Services, June 2020 Rags/Mops/Rugs_____ 115.16 BSN Sports Inc, Teacher Appreciation Shirts________________ 130.73 Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., Light Bulbs___________ 514.96 Choice Financial Insurance, 20-21 Boiler/Liability Ins. Renewal______ ________________________2,913.00 Christianson, Daren, Reimbursement for Unused Docushred Bags__ __________________________ 20.00 City of Langdon, June 2020 Water/ Sewer/Garbage___________ 484.10 Cole Papers, Inc., June 2020 Custodial Supplies______________ 347.40 College Board, AP Examinations___ _________________________ 648.00 Country Media, Inc., June 2020 Advertising/Minutes Published______ _________________________ 245.97 DOCU SHRED INC, Document Shredding June 2020_______ 143.71 Dollar General- Regons 410526, Retirement Party Supplies______ 22.07 Farmers Union Oil Co., Driver's Ed Fuel______________________ 414.96 Farmers Union Service Association,

20-21 ND State Fire/Tornado Insurance____________________4,731.00 FP Mailing Solutions, Postage Machine Ink Cartridge________ 149.00 Gerrells Sports Center Grand Forks, MS/HS Phy Ed/Athletics Purchases________________________ 401.83 Ingelsrud, Karl, Jan/Mar Mileage 26 days*50miles*$.575/m___ 747.50 Lake Region Special Education Unit, Valerie Reyelts MTSS Meetings Jan/May_____________ 463.65 Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce, Teacher Appreciation Prizes_ __________________________ 75.00 Langdon Hardware and Rental, June 2020 Custodial Purchases_____ _________________________ 136.34 Long, Deidre, Reimbursement for Online Classes____________ 298.00 Marcotte's Builders Supply, Flooring for FB Concessions_____ 166.57 Marzano Resources, Standards Based Grading Workshop__ 8,000.00 Meridian Student Planners, Elementary Student Planners__ 537.28 Mikkelsen Brothers, Inc., Removed Bushes at LAES____________ 100.00 Montana-Dakota Utilities, June 2020 Natural Gas Bills______ 264.30 ND Association of School Business Managers, 20-21 Membership Dues_ __________________________ 50.00 ND Council of Educational Leaders, 20-21 EdJobsND Membership Dues_____________________ 940.00 ND Educational Services Cooperative, 20-21 NDESC Membership Dues_____________________ 246.00 ND School Boards Association, 2021 ND School Board Assoc. Dues__ ________________________5,128.53 NDDTSEA, , Driver's Ed Online License_____________________ 176.00 Network Services Company, Buffing Pads__________________ 244.11 North Dakota Small Organized Schools, 20-21 Membership Dues__ _________________________ 450.00 Ottertail Power Company, June 2020 Electric Bills_________5,304.93 Protection Systems, Inc., LAES/ LAHS Monitoring Service Fees____ _________________________ 770.00 Quality Specialty Products and Printing, Signature Stamper__ 48.25 Software Unlimited, Inc., 20-21 SUI Software Agreement______5,950.00 Symons, Carla, CPR/First Aid for Staff______________________ 490.00 United Communications, June 2020 Telephone Expenses________ 667.18 United State Postal Service, Postage

for Meter_________________ 500.00 UNUM Life Insurance Company of America, District Paid Disability Insurance Premi_______________ 6.34 VISA - Cardmember Service_______ _________________________ 423.94 WorkForce Safety & Insurance, 2020-2021 Premium Payment______ ________________________4,189.12 Derak Mostoller Electric LLC, LED Panel Fixture/LED Lamp___ 574.87 Hansel Plumbing & Heating, FB Field Sprinkler Repair_____1,367.60 Bread Pan, The, Bread Purchases June 2020_________________ 268.40 CASH-WA Distributing CO Of Fargo, LLC, June 2020 Food Purchases_ ________________________2,062.69 Dairy, Lakeview, June 2020 Milk Purchases_________________ 903.96 Leevers Foods, June 2020 Food/ Supply Purchases__________ 132.72 School Nutrition Association, 20-21 Membership Renewal Jolena______ __________________________ 46.75 US Foods, June 2020 Food Purchases________________________ 591.50 Bruggeman, Ashley, June VB Camp Coaching_________________ 250.00 Cenex Harvest States, FB Field Grass Seed________________ 500.00 Edmore Public School District #2, Overpayment of Activity Passes 19-20_____________________ 560.00 FamilyID, 20-21 Family ID Subscription Fee_____________1,345.00 Ferguson Waterworks #2516, FB Field Sprinklers___________ 137.11 Gerrells Sports Center, Boys Basketball Award Plaques_________ 55.99 Gerrells Sports Center Grand Forks, MS/HS Phy Ed/Athletics Purchases_______________________ 7,053.63 Greywater, Bridgette, Guest Instructor for VB Workouts___ 150.00 NASSP, 20-21 STUCO Annual Dues_ _________________________ 480.00 ND High School Activities Association, NDHSAA HS Membership Dues/Fees 20-21___________ 599.40 Olson, Rich, VB Instructor PayReimbursed/VB TShirts______ 208.96 Rindfleisch, Steve, June VB Camp Coaching_________________ 250.00 Ruter, Leah, June VB Camp Coaching_______________________ 250.00 University of Jamestown, Jametown team camp VB_____________ 300.00 Visitors were welcomed. Preview of Agenda: School Board self-evaluation and Perry Township Quit Claim Deed was added under New Business Other.

Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson reviewed his report with the Board. Topics of discussion included summer projects, budget progress, and custodial position open at the Elementary. He added that the custodians have been helping with meals on Mondays. Meals will be through June 30th. There has been one application for the Elementary Custodian position received. He will be putting an advertisement in the newspaper for custodian subs needed. Todd Hetler reported that he completed the 2020 year in PowerSchool and finished his state reports. He will be working on Title I reimbursements with Shauna Schneider this week. Old Business: The Finance Committee recommended that the preliminary budget be presented at the July Board meeting. There was discussion on the fall Building Fund levy vote. The consensus of the Board is to have the Building Fund Committee meet and bring a recommendation to the Board on how to proceed. The 2020-2021 ND School Board Association dues were discussed. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve and pay the 2020-2021 ND School Board Association dues. Steve Olson seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. New Business: The Langdon Area School Board canvassed the June 9, 2020 School Board election on June 15, 2020. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion certifying the election is accurate and declared Dave Hart as the winner of the Langdon city position and Dawn Kruk as the winner of the rural at large position. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the pledge of securities presented. Dawn Kruk made a motion to accept the pledge of securities as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Cindy Stremick made a recommendation to approve the Business Manager with a satisfactory evaluation. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve a satisfactory evaluation for the Business Manager. Steve Olson seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. There

was discussion on setting a Board retreat date at the NDSU Research Center. It was decided to have the retreat on July 22nd, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Daren Christianson reviewed COVID activities. Rich Olson has turned a paint sprayer into a disinfecting mister for the High School and Daren Christianson would like to do the same for the Elementary. He also discussed the ESSER funding that the District can apply for. There was discussion on how those funds could be spent in the upcoming school year. Daren Christianson reminded Board that the prom parade and grand march will be held this Friday. He also updated the Board with having students back in the building. The Finance Committee recommended to the Board that the ancillary staff that was not able to use their personal leave this school year be paid out that leave balance at their current 2020 pay rate. Tyler Feist made a motion to pay out the ancillary staff, not able to use their personal leave, their personal leave balance at their current 2020 pay rate. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. A quit claim deed from Darren and Lisa Gellner was presented to the Board for approval. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve signing the quit claim deed received from Darren and Lisa Gellner. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Dawn Kruk discussed and recommended that the Board begin conducting self-evaluations for self-reflection. It was agreed to add Board self-evaluations as a topic of discussion for the retreat. The next Board meeting will be Monday, July 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Board President Business Manager DISCLAIMER: These are unofficial minutes as they have yet to be approved by the Board. Jy27 _______________________________

Munich Public School Board Minutes July 21, 2020 Unapproved Minutes The Munich Public School board meeting was called to order by Chairperson Susan Harder at 7:02 A.M. The school board members that were present: Bobby Foster, Kelan Goeser, Kelly Haaven, Kelly Hall, Susan Harder, Chris Pankratz and Jason Wirth. Terry Harder was absent. Also present: Robert Bubach and Lois Tohm. Visitors via zoom were recognized. Kelan Goeser made a motion to approve the agenda with deleting the Annual Financial Report. Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried. Kelly Haaven made a motion to approve the June school board minutes. Jason Wirth seconded. Motion carried. Bobby Foster made a motion to approve the bills for payment. Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried. POSTMASTER____________ 165.00 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS_____________________ 520.17 SHERYL AMBLE__________ 600.00 CANDO HOME & HARDWARE__ __________________________ 56.68 CAVALIER COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL________________ 120.12 CONNECTING POINT_____ 610.00 COUNTRY MEDIA, INC.___ 118.68 DISCOVERY BENEFITS_____ 50.00 FARMERS UNION OIL OF LANGDON______________________ 66.00 FIRST INSURANCE AGENCY____ ________________________4,143.00 DANIELLE FOSTER________ 30.00 HARTLEY'S SCHOOL BUSES, INC.___________________ 38,750.00 BARBARA HILL___________ 200.00 HORIZON FINANCIAL BANK___ __________________________ 60.00 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC.__ _______________________15,156.84 JS VENDING______________ 146.17 LAMOTTES PAINT & GLASS_____ ________________________1,250.00 LANGDON BUILDING CENTER__ _________________________ 346.69 LIBRARY WORLD_________ 460.00 LINGO COMMUNICATIONS_____ __________________________ 56.98 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH

CHEMICAL CORP_________ 260.00 MUNICH ELEVATOR & OIL COMPANY____________________ 361.90 MUNICH GROCERY_______ 67.48 NDHSAA_________________ 445.00 NDSBA___________________ 750.00 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER_ _________________________ 116.98 NWEA___________________ 272.50 OFFICE OF STATE AUDITOR_____ _________________________ 300.00 OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY_ ________________________2,398.83 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC.__ _________________________ 163.09 QUILL CORPORATION_____ 39.97 SCHROEDER FURNITURE, INC.__ _________________________ 159.96 SHARE CORPORATION___ 274.66 SUCCESS BY DESIGN______ 189.25 TOWNER COUNTY RECORD HERALD__________________ 40.00 UNITED STATES TREASURY_____ ___________________________ 7.35 UNITED TELEPHONE MUTUAL AID______________________ 219.88 RICHARD VANNETT_______ 21.43 ZIMMER PLUMBING & HEATING_______________________ 38.96 SCHOLASTIC EQUIPMENT COMPANY, LLC_____________ 12,766.10 GERRELLS & CO__________ 198.00 CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A._ __________________________ 91.82 BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF ND______________________ 539.50 EDUTECH EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES________ 90.00 LANGDON AREA SCHOOLS_____ _______________________16,845.55 NORTHEAST EDUCATION SERVICES COOPERATIVE____ 1,500.00 CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A._ _________________________ 500.06 LAKEVIEW DAIRY________ 250.90 CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A._ _________________________ 125.18 Kelly Haaven made a motion to approve the financial reports. Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried. Jason Wirth made a motion to approve the second reading of the Administrative Regulation Policy (CBAA) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave Policy (DDBE). Kelan Goser seconded. Motion carried. Chris Pankratz made a motion to approve the second reading of the Significant Contagious Diseases Policy (ACBB), Procedure for

Adopting Board Policy (BDA), Sick Leave Policy (DDA) and the Family and Medical Leave Policy (DDAA). Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried. Kelly Haaven and Kelly Hall took the Oath of Office of Newly Elected Members. Kelly Haaven made a motion to approve the new bus routes and not picking up any town kids until further notice. Chris Pankratz seconded. Motion carried. Jason Wirth made a motion to approve the amended 2020-2021 school calendar. Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried. Kelly Haaven made a motion to approve Casey Weston’s contract for the Special Education position. Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried. Chris Pankratz nominated Susan Harder as school board president. Jason Wirth seconded. Nominations ceased. Motion carried. Kelly Haaven nominated Chris Pankratz as school board vice president. Jason Wirth seconded. Nominations ceased. Motion carried. Kelan Goeser appoints Lois Tohm as business manager. Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried. Kelly Hall made a motion to approve direct deposit. Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried. Jason Wirth made a motion to keep the hot lunch prices the same as last year. Adults $3.25, Grades 7-12 $2.50, Grade Pre-K-6 $2.30. Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried. Chris Pankratz made a motion to appoint the superintendent as the authorized representative for all federal programs. Kelly Haaven seconded. Motion carried. Kelly Haaven made a motion to appoint the superintendent as the authorized representative for the Vocational Education Program. Jason Wirth seconded. Motion carried. Jason Wirth made a motion to appoint the superintendent as the authorized representative for the NDHSAA Program. Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried. Kelan Goeser made a motion to appoint the superintendent as the authorized representative for the

ADA Program. Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried. Bobby Foster made a motion to appoint the superintendent as the authorized representative for the Title II Part A Program. Kelly Hall seconded. Motion carried. Kelly Hall made a motion to appoint the superintendent as the authorized representative for the Title IX Program. Chris Pankratz seconded. Motion carried. Chris Pankratz made a motion to appoint the superintendent as the authorized representative for the Civil Rights Program. Kelly Haaven seconded. Motion carried. Kelly Haaven made a motion to appoint the superintendent as the authorized representative for the Grievances Program. Jason Wirth seconded. Motion carried. Kelly Haaven made a motion to keep the school board salaries the same as last year. President $125/ meeting and Directors $115/meeting. Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried. Jason Wirth made a motion to provide lunch for the staff in-service days August 17 & August 18. Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried. Kelan Goeser made a motion to approve the Pre-School Program. Kelly Haaven seconded. Motion carried. Bobby Foster made a motion to designate the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 A.M as the school board meeting date and time. Kelly Hall seconded. Motion carried. Kelly Hall made a motion to approve the Certificate of Levy and to set Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 8:00 A.M. as the date and time of the Budget Hearing Meeting. Chris Pankratz seconded. Motion carried. Chris Pankratz made a motion to approve the changes to the Staff and Student Handbooks. Kelly Haaven seconded. Motion carried. Chris Pankratz made a motion to issue a check to each senior in the amount of $1,400 for their share of the class money raised for a class trip, which didn’t occur because of the Covid 19 virus. Jason Wirth seconded. Motion carried. Kelly Haaven made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Jason Wirth seconded. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda a. Committee Assignments (currently) • Sports (Bobby & Chris) • Education/Negotiations (Bobby, Chris, and Jason) • NESC (Kelan) • Library/Technology/Advanced Ed (Kelly) • MTSS (Jason) b. School Depository – Horizon Financial c. Authorize Business Manager and Principal co-sign student activity and food service checks d. Authorize Superintendent, Business Manager, and Principal to sign all purchase orders e. Authorize Superintendent and all School Board Members as designated purchasing agents for surplus government property f. Authorize Superintendent and Business Manager as investing agents g. Authorize Superintendent and Business Manager to be in possession of school board president’s signature h. Designate Official School Newspaper – Cavalier County Republican i. Travel Rates – State Rates j. Appoint School Board President as Chairperson and Hearing Officer for Free/Reduced Meal Applications k. Designate Principal as RTI Coordinator & 504 Compliance Officer l. Extra-curricular Participation Fee - $50 per student with a maximum per family of $100 m. Drivers Education Behind the Wheel Fee - $100 n. Substitute Teacher Rate - $125 per day o. Teacherage Rates - $175 per month plus utilities p. NDSOS - $400 The next school board meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 A.M. Chris Pankratz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 A.M. Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried. Respectively Submitted, Chairperson Business Manager Jy27 _______________________________

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Cavalier County Commission Proceedings July 7, 2020 On July 7, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met in regular session via virtual Webex meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Nick Moser called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Moser asked if there were any changes to the agenda. David Zeis made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. Lisa Gellner, Auditor, discussed billing issues the county is having with AFLAC. Gellner asked if they commissioners were in agreement to poll the employees to see if they are open to purchasing their supplemental AFLAC insurance directly. The commissioners were in agreement. Greg Goodman made a motion to transfer $117.48 from Road and Bridge Fund to Road and Bridge Equipment Fund, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. David Zeis made a motion to transfer $1,174.82 from Road and Bridge Fund to Road and Bridge Excess Levy Fund, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to transfer $730.00 from Road and Bridge Fund to Road and Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to transfer $76,000.00 from Special County Highway Fund to Road and Bridge Fund, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Terry Johnston met with the commissioners and reviewed KLJ’s project update. Johnston confirmed that the specs were complete for the County 13 project and it is ready to bid. Bids were opened from Christie’s and D&B Motors for a used pickup in Sarles. It was decided to request quotes from both on new vehicles with state bid discounts. New radios on the SIRN were discussed for the road vehicles/equipment. It was decided it was not necessary at this time. Reclaimer hours were discussed. More information is needed in order to bill townships for reclaiming. Jeff Schneider met with the commissioners regarding State Fire and Tornado Insurance coverage, which NDIRF recently took over. Schneider recommended increased replacement coverage amounts on various county buildings. David Zeis made a motion to increase coverages as recommended by Schneider, to include any content coverage increases needed, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Schneider also informed the commission that the outside of the Hannah shed needed to be cleaned up for liability. Greg Fetsch, Sheriff, met with the commissioners regarding the proposed $2/hour pay increase for the dispatchers related to contracting Towner County’s 911 calls. Fetsch stated that they are receiving a much greater volume of calls than what Towner County estimated. Stanley Dick made a motion to increase the dispatchers’ pay $2/hour ($14,100 with benefits for 6 months) starting July 1, 2020 paid with $15,000 admin fees from Towner County deposited into County

General, with the increase reviewed if county ends contract for hosting Towner County’s 911 calls, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Towner County’s admin fee for 2021 was discussed. It was decided that Greg Fetsch, Karen Kempert, and Nick Moser would meet with Towner County and propose $50,000 admin from Towner County in 2021. Steph Bata, Tax Director, met with the commissioners and presented an inspection procedure related to COVID-19 for the local assessors to use when they begin reviewing house valuations that were not inspected by Vanguard during the re-assessment process. Bata explained that there are a number of houses that did not seem to have consistent values in taxation that would be looked at and that it is recommended to review all values every 3 to 6 years. The commissioners were in agreement to proceed and use the proposed inspection procedure. The help wanted ad for VSO was reviewed. It was decided to publish the ad for two weeks. Nick Moser stated he will be in contact with the applicants that applied last time the ad was run. Karen Kempert, Emergency Manager/911 Coordinator, met with the commissioners regarding an issue with 911 redundancy for the SIRN radio project. Kempert stated the only solution to the problem was to dig an additional fiber feed, with the cost being $27,000.00. David Zeis made a motion to incur the cost of digging the additional fiber feed from the 911 fund, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Lisa Gellner, Auditor, reviewed the second half of funding for 2020 from the state for Social Services indirect expenses. Gellner reviewed the amounts sent for each county and the indirect expenses not paid by Pembina County for the first half of 2020. The commissioners directed Gellner to withhold Pembina County’s expenses from the first half and send out the funds to Pembina and Walsh County. After multiple attempts, Casey Buchmann was not able to connect to the meeting. Steph Welsh, Public Health, met with the commissioners to updated on COVID-19. In light of the positive COVID tests in Cavalier County, Welsh was asked her opinion on the Water Board meeting in the north meeting room. Welsh stated it would be better for them to do it virtual, but make sure they social distance if they are allowed to meet in person. Welsh stated the mass testing event was successful with 295 tests being issued. In the future testing in the county most likely will be targeted testing, rather than mass testing. Welsh stated they are seeing more close contacts per case than they have in the past. Re-opening of the courthouse was discussed and it was decided to wait on the results from the mass testing and Nick Moser will meet with Welsh on a plan for re-opening to be discussed the next time the commissioners meet. Representatives from Premier Benefits met with the commissioners and presented a proposal for a compensation analysis, hourly blocks of time for HR consulting, and employee training options. The commissioners stated they would review the proposals and discuss it during budgeting and possibly make a

IN DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Lyle Waters, Sr., Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the Co-Personal Representatives of the estate: Lisa Feil, 9214 Hwy 1; Langdon, ND 58249and Lana Waters, 1338 3rd Ave S; Fargo, ND 58103 or filed with the Court. Dated this 15th day of July, 2020. Lana Waters 1338 3rd Ave S Fargo, ND 58103 Co-Personal Representative Lisa Feil 9214 Hwy 1 Langdon, ND 58249 Co-Personal Representative Sillers, Laaveg & Wenzel 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representatives First publication on the 20th day of July, 2020. Jy20,27,A3 _______________________________

DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Marion Hove, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication or mailing of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Michael H. Hove at: 3359 Foxhaven Loop, Bismarck, ND 58503, personal representative of the estate, or filed with the Court. Dated this 9th day of July, 2020. Michael H. Hove, Personal Representative of the Estate of Marion Hove George M. Ackre (#02743) ACKRE LAW FIRM, PLLP Attorneys for Personal Representative PO Box 685 Cando, ND 58324 701-968-3324 gackre@ackrelaw.com First publication on the 20th day of July, 2020. Jy20,27,A3 _______________________________

Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS LIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DISTRICT COURT OF CAVA-

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Joyce Romfo, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

decision at their next regular commission meeting. Cindy Stremick, Treasurer, met with the commissioners regarding possible driver’s license renewal and kiosk to be added to her office. Stremick stated there will soon be opportunity to apply for grant funding through the state to make changes to the office if they were approved to add driver’s license renewals, and wanted to make sure the commissioners were on board to proceed. The commission felt it would fill a much needed service to the community and were in agreement to proceed with applying. Stremick stated they may need some part-time help in the future, depending on the added workload. Austin Lafrenz made a motion, seconded by David Zeis to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: VERIZON WIRELESS, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 171.37 DISCOVER, HUMAN SERV. ZONE___________________1,273.67 QUILL CORPORATION, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 242.85 TOLLEFSON FUNERAL HOME, HUMAN SERV. ZONE____ 1,154.76 REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY, HUMAN SERV. ZONE__ __________________________ 28.32 WALSH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ _________________________ 237.89 MATHEW OR KAYLYNN HUFFMAN, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ _________________________ 539.04 DARYL RITCHISON, NDSU EXT._ ________________________2,150.00 BREAD PAN, ELECTIONS___ 39.73 MARCOTTE BUILDER'S SUPPLY CO., GENERAL____________ 15.29 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, CLERK__ _________________________ 107.00 ELSIE MAGNUS, GENERAL______ __________________________ 45.00 PAUL HENDERSON, GENERAL__ __________________________ 45.00 NICK MOSER, GENERAL___ 45.00 LAWRENCE HENRY, GENERAL__ __________________________ 45.00 CAROL GOODMAN, GENERAL__ __________________________ 45.00 STANLEY DICK, GENERAL______ __________________________ 45.00 ES&S, LLC, ELECTIONS___ 123.31 SEACHANGE ELECTION SERVICES, ELECTIONS________ 35.65 HOAG & SONS, AUDITOR_______ _________________________ 140.07 CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR, VSO/WEED_______________ 68.30 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, TAX DIRECTOR__________________ 35.68 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, AUD/ GENERAL/ELECTION___ 1,179.17 ES&S, LLC, ELECTIONS__3,953.92 LISA GELLNER, GENERAL__ 16.00 COMPUTER EXPRESS, GENERAL_ ________________________1,100.00 JOSH PLUMMER, GENERAL_____ _________________________ 792.00 DOCU SHRED INC., GENERAL___ __________________________ 37.26 JUNQUE DECOR, GENERAL_____ __________________________ 90.49 MID AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL, GENERAL____ 580.26 MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES, GENERAL/SHERIFF/R&B_______ _________________________ 340.55 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, GENERAL___________ 653.76 CARQUEST OF LANGDON, GENERAL/R&B/F-M______ 488.98 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL, GENERAL/R&B/F-M__ 565.01 CLOSE CONSTRUCTION, ROAD that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the Co-Personal Representatives of the estate Kristy Panico, whose address is 1539 Kings View Drive; Grand Forks, ND 58201, Jason Romfo, whose address is 19020 West 159th Terr; Olathe, KS 66062, and Jamie Romfo, whose address is PO Box 211; Clear Lake, MN 55319, or filed with the Court. Dated this 14th day of July, 2020. Jamie Romfo PO Box 211 Clear Lake, MN 55319 Co-Personal Representative Kristy Panico 1539 Kings View Drive Grand Forks, ND 58201 Co-Personal Representative Jason Romfo 19020 West 159th Terr Olathe, KS 66062 Co-Personal Representative Sillers, Laaveg & Wenzel 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representatives First publication on the 20th day of July, 2020. Jy20,27,A3 _______________________________

& BRIDGE______________ 33,820.00 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, SHERIFF____________ 253.06 CHAD KAISER, DISPATCHERS___ _________________________ 468.50 AT&T MOBILITY, SHERIFF_______ _________________________ 648.64 KEVIN FINNSON, SHERIFF______ _________________________ 137.23 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, SHERIFF______________________1,254.38 SPORTS & SHIRTS, DISPATCHERS_ _________________________ 126.00 HIGH POINT NETWORKS, LLC, SHERIFF_________________ 391.00 PRAETORIAN DIGITAL, SHERIFF_ _________________________ 852.00 WALHALLA COOP OIL CO., SHERIFF__________________ 86.00 D & B MOTORS, SHERIFF___ 77.55 SPORTS & SHIRTS, DISPATCHERS_ _________________________ 369.00 BREAD PAN, DISPATCHERS_____ __________________________ 22.50 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, SHERIFF_ __________________________ 23.49 ERLING'S OIL, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE__________________ 125.20 MIKKELSEN BROS. CONSTRUCTION, F-M/R&B________87,663.35 KENT MIKKELSEN, ROAD & BRIDGE___________________ 58.08 DALGLIESH ENTERPRISES, ROAD & BRIDGE________1,700.00 CLOSE CONSTRUCTION, FARM MARKET_______________54,853.50 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER, ROAD & BRIDGE__________ 60.00 THE CAR CLINIC, FARM - MARKET______________________ 153.98 RAZOR TRACKING, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE________________ 200.00 KLJ ENGINEERING LLC, FM/R&B_________________1,339.06 KTP ENTERPRISES, INC., FARM MARKET__________________ 34.50 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, ROAD & BRIDGE________________ 189.84 NORTHERN EDGE ELECTRIC, ROAD & BRIDGE________4,925.85 WALHALLA COOP OIL CO., ROAD & BRIDGE__________ 28.14 POLAR COMMUNICATIONS, E-911 EXCISE TAX_________ 373.70 HEARTLAND CONSULTING GROUP, LLC, EMG MNGR_______ ________________________4,540.00 STEIN AUTO BODY, INC., VSO___ __________________________ 60.00 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, VSO__ __________________________ 72.44 BREAD PAN, NDSU EXT. TRUST ACCOUNT________________ 38.50 ANITHA CHIRUMAMILLA, NDSU EXT.________________ 40.25 ANITHA CHIRUMAMILLA, NDSU EXT. TRUST ACCOUNT___ _________________________ 233.31 CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR, NDSU EXT._______________ 326.90 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, NDSU EXT.______________________ 29.99 NDSU - DEPT 3110, NDSU EXT.___ __________________________ 39.85 SPORTS & SHIRTS, WEED CONTROL____________________ 346.00 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, WEED CONTROL________________ 108.12 BUD'S SERVICE PRODUCTS, WEED CONTROL__________ 53.45 THE CAR CLINIC, WEED CONTROL_____________________ 65.00 MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES, WEED CONTROL__________ 23.10 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, WEED CONTROL_________________ 38.03 MARCOTTE BUILDER'S SUPPLY CO., WEED CONTROL______ 40.00 C&R SUPPLY, WEED CONTROL__ _________________________ 343.50 ALLEN KINGZETT, WEED CONTROL____________________ 115.00 GREG HOFFMAN, WEED CONTROL____________________ 115.00 HWY 35 DESIGN, WEED CONTROL____________________ 284.17 LARRY PENGILLY, WEED CONTROL____________________ 115.00 DEVIN HURSMAN, WEED CONTROL____________________ 115.00 SIMPLOT GROWER SOLUTIONS, WEED CONTROL________ 4,860.00 LEEVERS FOODS, SHERIFF__ 3.18 ND STATE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, SHERIFF__________ 120.00 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, SHERIFF______________________1,054.45 GALLS, LLC, SHERIFF_____ 277.53 CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC., SHERIFF_________________ 251.05 COUNTRY MEDIA, INC., COMMISH/AUDITOR/ELECTION____ _________________________ 968.55 DACOTAH PAPER CO., GENERAL_______________________ 433.45 VERIZON WIRELESS, GENERAL/

Call for Bids The City of Langdon is calling for

bids for the sale of property known as Parcel #61264-008 (Fischer’s Second Bl. 1 Lot 8 (25 x 140 ft.) This property would also be known as 515 2nd Street. The City of Langdon reserves the right to reject any/all bids. Accepting bids at 324 8th Avenue, Langdon ND or call 701-256-2155 and we can pick the bid up. By 12:00 p.m. on the 7th of August, 2020. Bids will be opened at the commission meeting on August 10th, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Langdon City Auditor Jy27,A3 _______________________________

Cavalier County Republican F-M/R&B/WEED_________ 159.65 LANGDON CITY, GENERAL/ R&B_____________________ 349.17 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, GENERAL/F-M/R&B_____2,842.64 DAHL TRUCK & AUTO, ROAD & BRIDGE_________________ 1,728.78 BLUETARP CREDIT SERVICES, ROAD & BRIDGE__________ 57.97 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP., ROAD & BRIDGE______ 77.34 LANGDON BLDG. CENTER, R&B/WEED_____________4,101.82 DAKOTA WHOLESALE TIRE, SHERIFF_________________ 670.36 KIM RUDE, SOCIAL SERVICES___ _________________________ 129.45 MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES, SOCIAL SERVICES_________ 31.20 QUILL CORPORATION, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_______________ 29.67 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, VSO__ _________________________ 157.30 BUTLER MACHINERY CO., ROAD & BRIDGE________________ 375.30 HONEYWELL, GENERAL________ _______________________24,219.03 WEST PAYMENT CENTER, STATE'S ATTORNEY_______ 486.01 NICK MOSER, COMMISSIONERS_ _________________________ 166.75 At 1:00 p.m. David Zeis made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. _______________________________ July 15, 2020 On July 15, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met for a special meeting via virtual Webex meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Nick Moser called the meeting to order. Budgets were presented, followed by discussion on re-opening the courthouse to the public. It was decided to table any decision on re-opening the courthouse until the July 16, 2020 special meeting. At 11:45 a.m. Greg Goodman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. _______________________________ July 16, 2020 On July 16, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met for a special meeting via virtual Webex meeting due to COVID-19 pandemic, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Nick Moser called the meeting to order. Budgets were presented. After hearing recommendations from Steph Welsh, Public Health, re-opening of the courthouse was discussed at length. Greg Goodman made a motion to re-open the courthouse to the public by appointment only on July 20, 2020 with access only through Door 1 (southwest door); restrooms closed to the public; signage in place to social distance at least 6 feet apart; and departments submitting individual plans to be used if employees need to be quarantined; seconded by Stanley Dick. A roll call vote was taken: Greg Goodman-yes; David Zeis-no; Stanley Dick-yes; Austin Lafrenz-yes; Nick Moser-yes. Motion carried 4 to 1. It was further discussed that the public will be strongly encouraged to wear a mask when they are in the building; employees are asked to wear a mask when working with customers or closely with coworkers; additional entrances will be blocked inside to prevent them being used and not latched again; a sign will be placed outside indicating access is by appointment only; and a table with hand sanitizer and masks will be available inside Door 1. Upcoming commission and zoning meetings were discussed and it was decided to utilize Webex and have it available in the north meeting room for extra audience space. At 10:40 a.m. David Zeis made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Nick Moser – Chairman Austin Lafrenz – Vice Chairman Greg Goodman Stanley Dick David Zeis Attest: Lisa Gellner – Auditor Jy27 _______________________________

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– THE CLASSIFIEDS –

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED – Bulk truck farm fuel or propane truck driver needed at Farmers Union oil. Duties would include farm deliveries and C-store filling. Home everyday, full benefit package. Apply at Farmers Union in Langdon or call 701-256-5531 or call Joe at 701-370-2022. __________________________ M9Tf

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED – North Prairie Ag is looking for a Class A CDL operator. Duties include but not limited to transferring grain between locations, hauling to processors, and transporting fertilizer. Nothing over the road all hauling will be local. We offer competitive wages, full health insurance, and a retirement package. Please call Josh in Nekoma HELP WANTED – Part-time C-Store at 949-2722 or email your resume to help needed at Farmers Union in joshs@npacoop.com. Langdon. Flexible hours. Please _________________ Jy13,20,27,A3Bt apply in the office. __________________________ M9Tf HELP WANTED – North Prairie Ag is currently looking for an adminisHELP WANTED – North Prairie trative assistant. The jobs duties will Ag is looking for an operations include but are not limited to mainassistant. Duties include but not taining paper and electronic filing limited to grain grading, assisting systems for records, routing and in loading rail cars/trucks, assist- distributing incoming telephone ing in agronomy operations, help- calls and mail, using computers for ing maintain our maintenance pro- spreadsheet, word processing, data gram, and other operational duties management, and other applicaassigned by management. We offer tions, and helping generate docuexcellent pay, train bonuses, full ments to aid in normal business benefit package that includes 401k, operations. We offer full family health/dental insurance and paid health insurance, 401K, paid vacavacation. Please call Josh in Nekoma tion, and a fun and healthy work at 949-2722 or email your resume to environment. Please send your conjoshs@npacoop.com. fidential resume to Josh Schaefer at _________________ Jy13,20,27,A3Bt joshs@npacoop.com. _________________ Jy13,20,27,A3Bt HELP WANTED – Automotive shop help wanted full-time with HELP WANTED – Langdon Area benefits. Includes vacation, sick School has elementary teacher pay, 401K, and full health insurance aide positions open to assist stupaid. Contact Farmers Union Oil at dents. Please email letter of appli256-5531 or stop in and fill out an cation, resume’ or any supporting application. documents to Todd.Hetler@k12. _________________________ Jy20Tf nd.us This position is open until filled. Subs in the area of teaching, HELP WANTED – City of Langdon janitorial, food service and office is looking to hire a full-time Water personnel needed. Please contact Treatment Plant Operator. This Daren Christianson at 256-5291. position offers a generous benefits Background check is required. package. If interested please call ______________________ Jy27, A3Bt City Hall at 701-256-2155 or contact Jason Busse at 701-370-1911. _________________________ Jy27Tf

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

FOR RENT

FOR RENT – A very nice basement apartment for rent. Laundry facilities on site, utilties included in rent. No pets, no smoking. Call 370-0002 or 370-1800. _____________________Jy13,20,27Bt

FOR SALE

FOR SALE – 2 lots for sale. 1900 block 7th St. Langdon. Call 3829376. _____________________________ Tf ESTATE SALE– Darrell Jensen estate sale at 9089 Hwy 1, Langdon, ND. Thursday, Aug. 6 from 12-6 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m.4 p.m. Many collectibles including Jim Beam collection, beer steins, Hesston belt buckles in cases, antique items including furniture, air compressor, pressure washer, ladders, lawn mower, metal wardrobe, weed wacker, wheel barrow, garage tools, freezer, golf clubs, hide-a-bed, trash compactor, kitchen items, record/cd/tape player, many more items to numerous to list. Cash only. ______________________ Jy27,A3Pd

FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITIONS – SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE –

Help Wanted PART-TIME Registered Dental Hygienist

Looking for a motivated, hardworking and friendly registered dental hygienist to join our well established and growing practice. Applicant will work 1-2 days/week, in our Langdon office with opportunity for more hours. Applicant must have current North Dakota license, excellent verbal communication skills, knowledge of dental software and current CPR certification. Pay is DOE and benefits include paid vacations, retirement plans and continuing education credits.

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

HELP WANTED

Walhalla Co-Op Oil Full-time C-Store & Parts Attendant FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE AVAILABLE

Stop in for application or talk to Floyd or Roxy: 549-2527 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.

Immediate help wanted. Plenty of overtime.

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

Stateside ABC Seamless is looking for immediate and permanent full time/ year round employees. Tools and transportation provided. Pay based on experience & paid vacation available. Contact Shawn at 701-330-9951.

HELP WANTED

Pembina County Memorial Hospital

Full Time Foundation Director: Responsible for developing and supporting the mission through the foundations programs of grant writing, fundraising, program development and fund investment. The director collaborates with the Board, oversees communication, prepares budget and keeps financial records. Applications accepted through August 7. Flex-time RN/CNA

Wedgewood Manor

Flex time Housekeeper: *Day shift/rotating weekends Full time Business Office Clerk: Duties include but are not limited to: Entering transactions for Resident Trust Fund, balancing accounts to bank statements, entering deposits, billing ND Medicaid, NH Long term Care and Part B, assist with admission process, updating census log, general office duties as assigned. Previous office experience and knowledge of MS Office a plus. Applications accepted through July 24. Flex time Housekeeper: *Day shift/rotating weekends SIGN ON BONUS! Full-time LPN/RN Full-time/Part-time CNAs $1,200 Full-Time CNAs Part/Flex-time RN/LPN $5,000 Full-Time LPN/RN

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

Maple Manor Care Center

Long Term Care Director of Nursing Maple Manor Care Center, a 58 bed skilled nursing facility in Langdon currently has an opening for Director of Nursing We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. You will create and collaborate an efficient work place with attention to quality standards and policies: Applicant requirements: • Current CPR Certificate and RN license in the state of ND. • Experience in a Skilled Long Term setting • Ability to lead and develop nursing staff • Willingness to keep abreast of changing regulations • In depth knowledge of the MDS (Minimum Data Set) • Current computer skills and ability to adapt and educate staff on software upgrades. Applications can be obtained at 1116 9th Ave. in Langdon or contact John at mmoffice@mmcarecenter.com

- Statewide Classifieds -

HELP WANTED MADDOCK MEMORIAL HOME, basic care facility, seeks FT administrator, PT DON (RN). Apply by July 31 to Ruth Lindgren, board of directors: 701-438-2787 or rfl@gondtc. com. ANYONE CAN RUN STATEWIDE with HELP WANTED ads in all the newspapers of N.D. with the NorthSCAN program! $160 /25 words / all ND papers. NDNA, 701223-6397. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY WELL EQUIPPED CAFE in Marion, ND looking for interested party to operate as a business. Contact Tayler @ 701-680-6182 or Milt @ 701320-5215.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ND FARM LAND Values surge upward. Are you selling or renting? Pifer’s Auction and Farm Land Management. Bob Pifer 701-3718538. Kevin Pifer 701.238.5810. Free valuation.

SAVE YOUR HOME! Are you behind paying your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification? Is the bank threatening foreclosure? CALL Homeowner ’s Relief Line! FREE CONSULTATION! 855-504-4680.

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By Rita Maisel

Songs We Grew Up With Sundays have always been times when I counted on seeing people I might not see during the week, so after several weeks of waving to masked people and hoping I had recognized them, I started reserving Sunday afternoon and evening for calling friends or writing letters. This week there were three people I reached who had upbeat voices, but the others had a strong undertone of depression. Some mentioned the depression as a combination of heat, trouble sleeping, worry over the pandemic circumstances, politicians shouting less than kind remarks in every direction and the uncertainty of “ever getting back to normal” which has been hard on us all. As a result, the search for something from happier times for this week’s column led me to thinking about happy songs we used to sing. What follows began with my early childhood, and maybe your childhood, so even if you cannot sing them in a public setting you can sing in the shower or while babysitting children or grandchildren. Don’t be surprised if they know some of words and can sing along with you. It is also possible the songs they know could be shared as well. One of the first movies my brother and I saw was Snow White, and I still remember the dwarfs marching off to work singing “Whistle While You Work”. Later I would work

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with people who whistled tunes of the day while concentrating on a wide range of occupations with their minds and hands. Pre-school music and story time at our house included all the Mother Goose favorites sometimes read and sometimes sung from “Pony Boy,” while riding a chair arm to “Peter Piper,” “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” “Pop! Goes the Weasel,” or “Sing a Song of Sixpence.” We played and sang games of “Ring Around the Rosy,” “London Bridge,” “Rocka-by-Baby,” and other tunes later adapted to novel titles by James Patterson and Mary Higgins Clark. The radio taught us “Three little fishies and a momma fishie, too,” plus that old standby “Yankee Doodle.” A Saturday program hosted by Art Tweet always began with “Let’s all sing like the birdies sing: tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet” and often included his possible favorite “Two Little Girls in Blue.” The only song I remember learning in first grade during school was “Alouetta” in French, but we may also have sung an international favorite sometimes known as “Kenne Panche,” “Frere Jacque,” or in English “Are you sleeping, brother John?” Pop singers taught us “You are my Sunshine,” “Mairzy Doats and Does eat Doats,” “Pistol Packin’ Mama,” and we lustily sang the “Too Fat Polka,” even though obesity was not usually a big problem in post-depression or wartime families. World War II brought us the Andrews Sisters with “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, with anyone else but me,” or the popular “Boogie Woo-

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gie Bugle Boy of Company B.” We proudly sang “To Arms America, To Arms,” joined Kate Smith in singing “God Bless America,” or the military branches in their theme songs: “From the Halls of Montezma,” to “Anchors Away,” “You’re in the Army Mr. Jones....” and the painfully true “Comin’ in on a Wing and a Prayer.” Glenn Miller’s Band even had children singing “Little Brown Jug” or what was once termed the most popular phone number in the world “Pennsylvania 6-5000” while dancers loved “String of Pearls,” “Moonlight Seranade,” and other classics. Movies taught us “The Bells of St. Mary’s,” “When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Would You Rather be a Fish?” ”On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe,” “The Trolley Song,” and “Over the Rainbow.” Living in North Dakota, we sang “Home on the Range” (President Roosevelt’s favorite) and “Red River

Valley.” Picking potatoes we learned other lyrics: “We sing of our valley potatoes so round and so firm and so red” sung to that same tune. At Bible School we enjoyed “Jesus Loves Me,” “If You’re Happy and you know it Clap Your Hands,” “Deep and Wide,” “Climb, Climb Up Sunshine Mountain,” and “I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy down in my heart to stay....” Visits to the nickelodeon at the Green Mill taught us all the lyrics to “Good Night Irene,” “Chickery Chick, Cha-la, Cha-la,” “Beautiful Brown Eyes,” “On Top of Old Smokey,” “A Lovely Bunch of Coconuts,” “How Much is that Doggy in the Window?” “Running Bear and Little White Dove,” and an all-time favorite “That Lucky Old Sun.” The radio gave us the “Chiquita Banana” commercial and favorites such as “Buttons and Bows,” “Don’t Fence Me In,” and almost anything sung by Rosemary Clooney or Nat

King Cole. It seemed they could write a song about anything. Remember “Shoofly Pie and Apple Pandowdy,” a love song about a “Bushel and a Peck,” “The Little White Cloud That Cried,” “Oh, my Papa, to me you were so wonderful,” “Open the door, Richard” “The Yellow Polka Dot Bikini,” and “Mac the Knife.” Irish songs brought us “How are things in Glocamorra,” “Galway Bay,” “Too-ra-loo-ra loo-ra,” and “Shanty in Old Shantytown.” You would be surprised how many nursing home residents still know all the words to these and other songs of the past. My list was compiled in a few minutes, and readers might, just for fun, think of many more songs we have known and loved. If this journey down a long ago musical path brings you smiles or lightens current cloudy days, it was worth writing and sharing with you.

Dakota Gardener: Munsinger and clemens gardens a love story By Esther McGinnis, Horticulturist NDSU Extension Many husbands express their love by giving their wives a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Bill Clemens of St. Cloud, Minn., was no ordinary husband. His lovely wife, Virginia, suffered from multiple sclerosis and could no longer travel to visit the formal gardens that she loved. To brighten her view from their family home, Bill purchased property across the street and built the Virginia Clemens Rose Garden. With more than 1,000 hybrid tea and shrub roses, Bill began a project that would become a regional treasure that we can all enjoy on the way to the Twin Cities. Clemens Gardens, now managed by the St. Cloud Park and Recreation Department, encompasses six different gardens spanning seven acres. Each garden is designed to have a formal European aesthetic and each garden feels like a separate room. Formal arborvitae hedges separate the gardens and provide a neutral backdrop for the colorful

flowers and brick-lined pathways. The Treillage Garden is dominated by a domed iron trellis that splits the garden into four separate quadrants with monochromatic themed gardens. Each color evokes different emotions. The yellow quadrant embodies cheerfulness and the red quadrant, with its saturated color, feels extraordinarily rich and warm. In contrast, the purple quadrant plays with silver foliage to create an atmosphere of cool refinement. The Perennial Garden is a riot of colorful plants but it is also educational. It showcases hardy plants that will endure year after year in northern climates. Of all the gardens, the White Garden is my favorite. Every flower in the garden is white. Inspired by the White Garden at Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, England, the garden is far from boring. The garden uses contrasts of form, height and texture to recreate the elegance of a formal European garden. The Formal Garden and the Rest Area Garden complete the collection of six gardens and feature extravagant fountains and statutes of Bill and Virginia Clemens, to whom we give thanks for this labor of love. If this wasn’t enough, Munsinger

Gardens lies immediately across the street to the west along the banks of the Mississippi River. Formerly the site of a sawmill, this 13-acre area was transformed into a shady cottage garden during the 1930s. The Works Progress Administration planted white pines and other trees to provide dappled shade for the meandering paths and informal gardens. Hostas, coleus and other shade-tolerant flowers line the paths. Munsinger Gardens is perfect for a family picnic and contains picnic tables, swinging benches that face the Mississippi River, a fairy garden and even peacocks. With Covid-19, many people are looking for safe, regional trips that do not require flying. Munsinger and Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud fit the bill. They are an easy 2 1/2hour drive from Fargo. The gardens are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and admission is free. Take your sweetheart here to experience the great love that built these gardens. For more information about gardening, contact your local NDSU Extension agent. Find the Extension office for your county at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory/counties.

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