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Last week, the extensive precautions Langdon Area Schools plans to implement in their face-to-face learning approach was published. This week, we contacted other area schools on how they’re approaching the same issues in relation to faceto-face learning in response to the COVID epidemic. School systems of note are Munich Public School and the St. Alphonsus Catholic School.

In a call to Munich School Superintendent/High School Principal Robert Bubach, upcoming precautionary changes were outlined. The school plans to resume face-to-face learning with generally advised safety precautions such as the presence of masks, social distancing, and the suggestion of frequent hand washing. It was noted that the school has distributed one cloth reusable mask to each student enrolled for the 2020-2021 school year.

As noted in last week's article, it is recommended by the CDC to wash these masks after each use by hand or with regular laundry.

There are also 300 additional disposable masks on reserve for an estimated population of 90 individuals. In a move similar to Langdon Area Schools, some elementary staff will be wearing face shields as opposed to masks in order to aid younger students in seeing the pronun-

the belief that it is crucial for this age level's development.

In addition to these precautions, a variety of pro-active solutions will be implemented.

Hallways will be divided into two “traffic” lanes to aid in a safely distanced flow of individuals traversing the halls. Individuals participating in the school's bus service will also be required to

it is believed students will have a lowered level of interaction with each other, lowering the risk of potential exposure in regards to COVID-19.

St. Alphonsus Catholic School is similarly gearing up for faceto-face learning for its 100th school year of operation. In a call for comment, school principal Carrie Hope disclosed masks

wear masks if seated in rows together. Also, all class levels will have a designated homeroom.

This change reflects that every grade level will conduct most classes in one unique room. The teachers for each respective subject will be traversing homeroom to homeroom in order to teach various class levels. Meals will also be served in said homerooms, eliminating the need for the implementation of the caf-

will only be required when the recommended 6 ft. social distancing guidelines cannot be achieved. Hope also noted the school is well stocked with cleaning supplies with a readiness to take on the upcoming year.

Plans for the upcoming 20202021 school year were summarized in the Saints Shoutout newsletter. It was noted in this letter that over the summer

Interest rates, pandemic fuel home sales boom in the area

By Lucie Krisman N.D. Newspaper Association

By Melissa Anderson Republican Writer Nick Olson, a Fargo real estate agent and director at large for the North Dakota Association of Realtors, said that while there are many reasons why more people than usual are seeking new homes, one big factor could be the increase in having to work from home and people wanting to accommodate the spatial requirements of that.

“People were stuck in their homes so long, they were sick of seeing the same four walls,” Olson said. “Normally what we’re seeing right now would happen in March, April and May. For a lot of people, the priorities have changed.”

Meggen Sande, Grand Forks real estate agent, has never seen property move in town at the speed it has this summer.

Anyone who was on the fence about looking for a new home has decided now is the time, she said.

“It’s been busier than I’ve

seen for a while,” Sande said.

“The interest rates are so low right now that I think that’s what’s mostly driving that.”

Across state markets, North Dakotans are making sure that home is a safe place as parts of the state boom with house sales. According to the National Association of Realtors, the spring of 2020 has seen a na-

tionwide rise in first-time home buyers and an increase in virtual tours and showings. (https:// www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/5-housing-market-trends-as-of-april-2020) Olson agreed that the current low interest rates are a big part of what is influencing the increase in buyers and benefitting sellers.

“The interest rates are as

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Local schools prepare for in-person learning ciation of phonics. This is with eteria area. With this framework, Hope attended a day of webi-

By Adam Johnston Republican Writer

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good or better than they’ve ever been,” he said. “It makes it very attractive to those firsttime home buyers.”

Real estate agents across the state are implementing safety measures to make sure buyers and sellers are comfortable with the process during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as wearing masks, providing hand sanitizer for showings, and conducting virtual tours.

Sande said a recent change she has seen is parties signing closing documents on homes curbside to limit exposure.

Jill Lee, Williston real estate agent and president of the North Dakota Association of Realtors, said these measures depend on what each individuals' comfort level is.

“Every office has their own safety plan as far as what they’re comfortable with,” Lee said. “We’ve all been asked to pivot and make it work, and it has gone very well.”

Another consequence of the cont. on page 2

nars hosted by North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and the North Dakota Department of Health. These webinars included a training session geared toward keeping individuals healthy and school property sanitized. With this training, a number of discussions between the school and Fargo Diocese, and an extensive four hour school board meeting, a plan emerged. It was decided face-to-face learning will commence as planned with Google Classroom being implemented in the event of school closure.

As a precaution, the school recommends guardians screen student health at home each day. If possible, a temperature check is encouraged. A temperature of 100.4F will be the cutoff to be allowed within school grounds. At the start of the year, signs will be on all doors advising safety procedures, and temperature checks will be taken at entry points. Hand washing breaks will be implemented, and guardians are also advised to pay attention to school directives posted on doors and through normal school communications in regards to changes that may occur throughout the year. Hope expressed excitement for the upcoming year, with a confidence that school staff and students will be able to safely conduct a new year of learning.

Lost art of folk art

it became a passion for him.

Schill shared that in the early 1980’s, he and his future wife, The Blacksmith. One of the Diane, were at Lower Fort Gary most important members of north of Winnipeg, Manitoba. a small community for centu- There, Schill watched as someries. They turned metal into one who was in costume stood more than just a thing, they at their anvil and did smithing, turned it into something that making various items for the was needed - something that tourists.

“I watched him make a simwould be used daily - something that many now call folk ple shaker coat hook. When he finished, he gave it to me. art.

Local Dennis Schill has been I guess that was when I got 'hooked', ” Schill a practicing blackquipped. smith for several Watching the years now. The resblacksmith work in ident of Hannah costume reminded has given demonSchill of younger strations of smithdays on the family ing at the Dresden farm when most of Museum, Pembina the tools his father County Pioneer had were mainDays at Cavatained by his falier, Stump Lake ther. Most of those Threshers Reunion tools can still be south of Lakota, found on the farm. and at the Hawk “I had been Museum near Wolworking with steel ford. This all startin our farm shop ed way back when starting at a young he was just a kid age. So, I guess, on the family farm. this was kind of “My dad did the next step,” exsmithing when I plained Schill. was a kid. I rememLearning to beber him making BBQ set, fork spoon and turner come a blacksmith practical stuff and meant becoming sharpening plow shears. So, I guess the seeds an apprentice to someone were planted then,” says Schill. who already knew their way Those seeds took a while around the forge. Luckily for to grow, but when they grew cont. on page 2

By Melissa Anderson Republican Writer

Congratulations to the Langdon Red Sox

on their Third Place Finish at the State Class B Independent Baseball League Tournament!

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Home sales are up _____________________________________________continued from Page 1 downturn in the state’s oil in- homes this summer should inventory. The Langdon area dustry and economic effects know that “no question is a has plenty to offer buyers with of the coronavirus: more home dumb question,” Lee said. a variety of homes to choose foreclosures. But Dickinson real “Real estate is a big part of from. To make the process of estate agent Ninetta Wandler our economy,” she said. “The purchasing a home even more Langdon Park Board said houses that are repos- goal of a realtor is that we keep attractive is the fact that intersessed now will not contribute that moving and help the con- est rates for mortgage loans Monday, Aug. 17, 4:30 p.m. to inventory on the market as sumer get through it.” are very low right now. Farmers quickly as some might expect.

In Langdon, the housing mar- and Merchants State Bank Vice Langdon Area School District “A lot of people think there ket is seeing very similar trends President Patrick Rime stated are houses that will get repos- according to local realtor Abby that in all his years as a banker Monday, Aug. 17, 7:00 p.m. sessed,” Wandler said. “It takes Borchardt of Greenberg Realty. and lender the interest rates time before those hit the mar- Over the past eight weeks Bor- have never been this low which Cavalier County Commission ket. If there are any houses that chardt has been very busy with gives the 2020 housing market go back to the market, they people shopping and buying. another motivation for potenTuesday, Aug. 18, 8:30 a.m. won’t hit the bank until the next She explained that it isn’t just tial buyers as it can allow them year. It takes about a year’s time.” locals looking to move up or to shop at higher prices points if Langdon City Commission As North Dakotans continue downsize their home - people they’re considering upgrading to buy and sell homes through- from out of the area are shop- to a larger space.

Monday, Aug. 24, 6:00 p.m. out the pandemic, Sande said ping for not only a new home “This includes homes in all she encourages them to be but a new hometown. price ranges. There really is This information provided as a public service by thorough with the process and “Much of the out of area in- something for everyone right meeting with a lender so they terest seems to be driven by re- now in Cavalier County,” Borthe Cavalier County Republican. do not miss out on the house cent events and social unrest in chardt said. that might be the one. metro areas, prompting people Borchardt shared that there “I would advise people, if to consider shopping in more is a property that fits just about they’re seriously looking for a rural settings that they may feel any need for sale including home, to be sure they follow are safer and quieter,” Borchardt investment properties, conLost art of folk art ________________continued from Page 1 dominiums, and single-family Schill, then Northern Lights press drill and assorted tools. the steps and first meet with noted. their lender, ” Sande said.

“When There are a few good reahomes.

Arts Counsel exectuive director He did decide to invest into this “The market is strong, and Carol Hart suggested Schill look art form with more than just his the market is busy like this that sons to purchase right now, lender pre-approval is even according to Borchardt.

One of given the season we are in, it’s at applying for a grant through time. Schill added a coal forage more important. ” the biggest and most essena natural time for people to be the North Dakota Folk and Tra- and a gas forge along with a few North Dakotans looking for tial to the realty market is the shopping, ” Borchardt stated. ditional Arts program. He fol- more hand tools. lowed that advice and received “Smithing is a hobby for me. a grant. Schill studied under It is also an art form. It is a meDean Hagen of Maddock. Now, dium I enjoy working with. One he looks to pass on the skills he just doesn’t put a piece of steel learned to another generation. in the fire and make something.

Schill looks forward to shar- The item being made needs to The North Dakota Depart- in learning from tribal entities doesn’t spoil and who admining this tradition with Timothy be planned out. The bends and ment of Health (NDDoH) an- to explore strategies to reach isters it. The NDDoH is working Seavey, Sr. and his two sons, wrist made in the proper se- nounced that North Dakota has American Indian populations to fine tune existing plans to enTimothy Seavey, Jr. and Teagan quence," Schill stated. been selected by the Centers for and help determine opportuni- sure a successful rollout to the Seavey, all of Osnabrock.

Today, blacksmithing is some- Disease Control and Prevention ties as it relates to vaccine plan- public.

“It is exciting for me to watch thing interesting to do for many (CDC) as one of four states to be ning and distribution. All five When a vaccine becomes an item emerge from a piece that take it up. Schill reminds part of a pilot project to plan for tribal entities and the ND Indian available, the federal governof steel,” Schill shared. “There us that, to our ancestors, the distribution of a COVID-19 vac- Affairs Commission are invited ment will provide general guidis always something to learn. blacksmith was a necessity like cine. This is not a vaccine trial. to participate in the planning ance on how to prioritize and The more one does, of course, Schill’s dad, who needed this “North Dakota was selected process. distribute the vaccine. Howell the better they become. I have skill to sharpen his plow shears, because of the strength of our One of the responsibilities of said her team and other partfound myself studying other long before today's throw-away immunization program,” said the NDDoH is to develop and ners will take that broad guidsmiths' work - how it was de- plow shears. The smith also NDDoH Immunization Pro- implement plans and methods ance and implement it in North signed, forging techniques, made kitchen tools, long before gram Manager Molly Howell. for getting medications to peo- Dakota. added details, etc.” the days of hardware stores.

“Our teams have been working ple as effectively and efficiently “Planning with North Dakota Investment into blacksmith“I think it’s important to keep for weeks on a plan and we’re as possible in case of a pandem- and other pilot sites will inform ing is nothing to blow smoke this skill alive, if only for enjoy- thrilled to supplement that ic. and support other states planat and is only controlled by the ment,” Schill stated. "Maybe work with this partnership with Topics to be discussed dur- ning for coronavirus vaccine,” depth of one's pockets. Schill one of these years in my 'retire- the CDC and the Department of ing the pilot project with CDC Howell said. had the benefit when he first ment' I can devote more time to Defense to plan and prepare for include how a vaccine shipMeetings kick off this week started of having his dad’s an- smithing.” the COVID-19 vaccination re- ment gets to North Dakota, in Bismarck. For more informavil, swage block, shears, vice, sponse in North Dakota.” how it’s transported within the tion on COVID-19, visit health.

In addition to planning for state, how it’s stored and inven- nd.gov/coronavirus. vaccine distribution to the pub- toried, how it’s transported at lic at large, the CDC is interested the proper temperature so it

Civic Meetings

North Dakota selected by CDC as pilot project for COVID-19 vaccine planning

Pillows cleaned, deodorized, sanitized & fluffed

Community Calendar August 16 – Osnabrock Community Living Center, Father Michael Hickin, 2:30 p.m.

17 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake 18 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Zoom Board Meeting at 1 p.m.

18 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m.

19 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 20 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m.

21 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 23 – Osnabrock Community Living Center, Pastor Jessica Merchant, 2:30 p.m.

24 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 25 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m.

26 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 27 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m.

28 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 30 – Osnabrock Community Living Center, Pastor Jessica Merchant, 2:30 p.m.

31 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks or Devils Lake

St. Alphonsus Altar Society invites everyone to

Carlson’s Pillow Cleaning Service Thursday, August 20 • 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

St. Alphonsus Parish Center

September 2 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 3 – Post 98 Legion Meeting, NO MEETING this month due to COVID 4 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 7 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - CLOSED 13 – 27th Annual Pioneer Machinery Show, Pembina County Museum, Cancelled due to COVID-19

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City of Langdon up for reassessment

By Melissa Anderson Republican Writer

The Langdon City Commission met on Monday, August 10 with a full agenda. During department updates the Commission was informed by Langdon City Water Department Supervisor Jason Busse that one of the water towers does have a leak and that plans are being made to drain it for repair. The city will pull from that water tower until it has drained enough water to repair the leak and will then divert water from other areas of the city.

Langdon City Assessor Jerry Ratzlaff, along with Cavalier County Tax Director Steph Bata, reviewed the necessary assessment of houses in Langdon to keep records up to date. Bata informed the commissioners that upwards of 300 houses were suggested to be reviewed and reassessed because these properties were most likely to be inaccurately assessed during the mass reassessment that took place three years ago. Ratzlaff stated that he would not have time to reassess that many properties on his own. The city would also need to budget for the additional expense that this would entail. Bata explained that older properties are most likely over-assessed while the newer properties are underassessed. The city needs to have their assessment fall between 90 to 100 percent of the values indicated by the state. Currently Langdon sits at about 91 per-

cent leaving little wiggle room if the city were to fall behind in making sure values of properties were in order. The Commission thanked Bata and Ratzlaff for the information.

Moore Engineering’s Andrew Aakre was present to give updates on the status of Quam Constuction and finalizing Phase 2 of the street project.

Aakre continues to meet with Quam Construction and has made headway in completing the necessary correction work.

Phase 2 grass seeding will have some touch up work done to areas where the grass did not take. Aakre and the commissioners discussed ideas for possibly holding an informational meeting regarding the next steps in street repair. Ultimately, the decision was tabled until a later date.

Local Main Street business owner Peggy Davis put forward a suggestion for the city to place garbage bins along Main Street in an effort to stop the large planters from being used as trash receptacles. The commissioners agreed that this would be a good idea and also discussed the need to address the large holes left from the removal of trees. The Commission decided to discuss this further with the beautification committee.

In Other Business • The city budget had been submitted to the county.

• The industrial park hydrant project will have an updated bid as the pipes necessary are

already in place and in good enough condition to use.

• The bid opening for 515 2nd street property was held. The Commission accepted the high bid of $2,000.

• The bid for security cameras at city hall from UTMA was reviewed.

• The city received a tree trimming bid and discussed the options that were presented. The commissioners tabled this as they wanted to further review the options available and timeline.

• A discussion was held as to the need for a laborer in the city departments of street, sanitation and water. An ad will be placed for a position and the logistics of the position will be further discussed when all department heads could be present.

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Police Report

On August 8, 2020, at 12:33 a.m. the Cavalier County Sheriff’s office received a call from a residence located in Langdon.

The caller stated that there was an individual in their house.

Deputies responded to the residence immediately and arrested a 17-year-old juvenile for criminal trespass.

Also that evening at 2:35 a.m. in Langdon, deputies responded to the 1200 block of 6th St. for a fight in progress. They arrived and found numerous people on the street. Deputies had to break up the fights, and in the process, three people were arrested for disorderly conduct,

preventing arrest, and hindering law enforcement.

Those arrested were: Rudy Angelo Rodriguez, DOB: 02/15/1992, has been arrested for disorderly conduct and preventing arrest.

Monica Matzarate, DOB: 11/19/1993, has been arrested for disorderly conduct and preventing arrest.

John Alexander Herrera, DOB: 04/26/1992 has been arrested for disorderly conduct and hindering law enforcement.

All subjects are being held in the Cavalier County Jail waiting to appear in Cavalier County District Court.

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The Langdon Eagles Club gave the Langdon Red Sox team a $250 donation to be used to help with expenses for the state tournament. Photo by Lori Peterson.

informational updates

Langdon’s Rendezvous Region Farmers Market Beginning July 23 through first of October

Every Thursday at 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

St. Aʼs Park - Langdon Brush with the Bunch

Number seventeen in our “Brush Bunch at Work“ is Flo Holen. These articles have not been in alphabetical order. Florinda (Flo) Holen joined the Brush Bunch in the 2011 season. As a new member, she is an accomplished artist, has experimented with several mediums and excels in them all, and is a great asset to our group. I, personally, feel Flo is a fine artist and has much to offer us. (Hint, hint - it‘s time for you to give us a lesson). Flo is shown re-writing the notes of the day‘s meeting where she serves as secretary of the Brush Bunc; she really seems to enjoy her work. This meeting was the first official meeting of the new year. The pamphlets by Sylvia were passed out with the schedule for the year with several changes - get yours soon. Old Farmers advice: “You cannot unsay a cruel word.“ Till next time, God Bless!

by Leo Beauchamp

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Vendors: PLEASE check out the North Dakota Farmers Market Growers Association website for the COVID-19 guidelines pertaining to Farmers Market. We need everyone’s help to keep our market safe and accessible to our customers and vendors alike. ndfarmersmarkets.org • The Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce will provide a hand sanitizing station and “supporting social distancing” signs.

• We will also have single use disposable gloves available, if you would choose to use.

• Face coverings are not required (because the event is outside) but TOTALLY appreciated.

If you have any more questions, please call the LACC office 256-3079 or Randy (Market Manager) 305-0276

Employee of the Year Nominations Employee of the year forms can be found on the Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce facebook page, or contact Morgan Zeis at 370-8516 or email: m.zeis@bankwithchoice.com Deadline is August 21.

Chamber Annual Meeting

This year, the LACC Annual Meeting will be a Zoom Meeting, held Sept. 24, at noon. There are three open Board seats. If you are interested in running, or have questions, please call Morgan at 370-8516 to get your name on the ballot. Jackie Divorak and Emily Baker are rerunning for their seats. #shoplangdon

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Opinion

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Melissa’s Musings

By Melissa Anderson Where's the Outlet?

I recently had some electrical work done to my house (Thanks to Derak Mostoller Electric!), and one of the things I noticed was I had a lot of outlets. I mean a lot. I counted. For the floorplan we have, there seemed to be an overabundance.

Now typically, that's not a bad thing. If there is one thing I hate is not having enough outlets and having to stretch cords all over the place to plug things in - talk about tripping hazards and a headache.

In this instance, the question of 'where's the outlet' became where isn't there an outlet?

The reason I bring this up is because prior to having Mostoller Electric out, some outlets were used too much, others not enough. Some outlets only half-worked, and some outlets didn't work at all. It was frustrating to say the least and worrisome at most.

This is lovely metaphor for so many things. I could use it to rant about the major media, a wellknown favorite topic of mine. I

could use it with economics, world relations, government...so many possibilities for how this analogy could be utilized - all serious and in need of a fresh viewpoint. However, there is another use for outlets that is more pertinent to our current trying times.

Outlets, by definition, are ways to release something. What many people need right now is an outlet for their emotions. For me, I particularly enjoy reading and graphic design. It's a way to escape reality and focus on something else for awhile.

I can create interesting and thoughtprovoking images. I can dabble or hone my skills in the program. I can travel to another land - live someone else's life. I can find an outlet for what I cannot contain any longer.

These types of activities are more important than ever as the stress of our current reality is overwhelming us. Adults, kids, teens - we all need to look where our outlet is. Is it healthy? Safe? Non-destructive or “safe” destructive? As you read this, I hope you thought of the outlets that you use. If not, ask yourself, where is the outlet?

Upside Down Under

By Marvin Baker

Remember when . . .

This old photo was submitted by Tom Valentine. This is a letter to WM Dew, great-grandpa of Tom Valentine, who was a customer of the Cavalier County Implement Company. If you have a picture that you would like to share, stop by the Republican or email ccr@utma. com. If emailing a photo, please send a high resolution file.

Letter to the Editor: 50 Years Ago The SKONIER family (coming from Winston-Salem, NC) arrived in Langdon, ND on August 11, 1970.

Jack Skonier, employed by Western Electric, was the Budget Controller, for an 18 month – 2 year project, with the ABM Missile Site.

With wife, Josie and children Karrie, Jackie, John and Kurt the first place the family stopped, upon their arrival, was at The Green Mill for burgers (Jack’s favorite meal).

Jack had been in Langdon for 2-3 months prior to the family joining him, so he knew the place very well!

(Just like the way he liked his burgers!).

All ‘4’ kids attended St. Alphonsus Grade School!

Dear Editor

(With ‘3’ graduating before the family moved.)

The project was expanded, Jack’s position changed and the timeline was extended again and again. Both girls graduated from Langdon High School (’75 and ’77).

The family was transferred back to North Carolina in January 1978.

(Side note: At that time, Kurt was 6 months shy of a St. Alphonsus graduation. He was always sad about that. John was a sophomore in high school. The move was tough on both. Karrie and Jackie were attending UND at the time, but decided to stay and finish school while at the same time missing their family and their “home”.)

But, we do have such fun, outrageous, sweet, happy, some sad, but

beautiful memories of our 7.5 years in “the greatest place to raise kids in the ‘70’s” .. that’s a direct quote from Jack, and he said it often!

The Skonier family sends their love to all of the wonderful people and dear friends in Langdon, who opened their hearts and homes to our family, albeit some have passed on, as have Jack and Josie. We miss ALL of them so!

Sending our best to everyone in Langdon with big hugs, and we hope to get back to “the greatest place” someday soon for a long overdue visit!!

XOXO Karrie, Jackie, John, Kurt Jack (John), Oct 29 2005 Josie (Emily), Jan 29 2015

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The banana belt moves north…

There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about climate change and what might be causing it. It’s one of the great debates right now, and whether you agree with it or not, there are a couple of statistics we have to look at that might shed some light on it.

First of all, and regarding North Dakota, in the past 25 years, 16 of those years have been the warmest on record. In other words, in 147 years of record keeping, 16 of the past 25 have been the warmest on average. That’s information I compiled myself. I took a variety of sources, mostly National Weather Service data, numerous Bismarck Tribune reports and weather data that was collected by soldiers stationed at some of the forts around what is now North Dakota. That’s undeniable. Sure, we may get a frost on the 19th of May or we have a heavy snowfall on the 10th of September, but you have to think those types of phenomena are flukes because they are so rare.

Two winters ago in February 2018, we hit bottom at 37 below zero. There were two other nights that same week that dropped to 35 below and 32 below, and I forgot the number of nights that were in the 20s below.

It happens, but it certainly isn’t frequent. The flip side would have to be the winter of 2012. We didn’t receive any measurable snow that winter, and the coldest temperature we experienced was 17 below zero.

You can spin that anyway you’d like, but when 64 percent of the warmest years since 1873 came in the past 25 years, that alone should be an eye opener. In addition, the coldest years on record, in general in North Dakota, were in the 1890s.

It stands to reason, no asphalt, no tall buildings, no car, truck, rail or aircraft exhaust. I would invite you to crunch the numbers yourself. It took me a lot of time because the research was for an article I wrote a couple of years ago. But it’s true to the best of my knowledge.

The other piece of information that is key here is that the USDA Hardiness Zone map has changed. Since 1990, Zone 3 and Zone 4 have shifted, and Zone 4 has crept northward 60 or 80 and sometimes 100 miles. It’s kind

of a big deal because it tells us what extremes we have which, in turn, is information helpful to when we are planting crops.

If you look at a 1990 Hardiness Zone map, then look at one from 10 years ago, you’ll see a remarkable difference in the northern tier of North Dakota. When I moved to Ward County in 2002, there were indications that the map might change. As an example, there was one tiny spot of Zone 4 in the northern part of the county we call the gooseneck. About the same time, the government of Canada changed its map, making extreme southeastern Saskatchewan much warmer than it had been in the past. Then came the reality that almost all of northwestern North Dakota was changed to Zone 4 and only points in the Turtle Mountains north of Bottineau and points east remain in Zone 3.

It’s significant because the average temperatures in winter no longer drop below 30 below. Yes, I mentioned earlier about 37 below two years ago, but this is the average. And the best way to winter kill anything from winter wheat to apple trees is to expose them to extended periods of that type of cold, not just an overnight or two, but a good portion of the winter.

People disagreed with me when I told them I was growing produce in Zone 4. “You’re too far north to be Zone 4,” I was always told. First of all, I had that little bit of information that the zone was probably going to change, and when I saw the Canadian Hardiness Zone map change before USDA, that was credible enough for me to launch into these debates.

Furthermore, as a vegetable gardener, I knew in the early 2000s, what I could grow, and some of it wasn’t supposed to grow in a “Zone 3” environment. Well, it wasn’t. It was growing in a Zone 4 environment just like I thought. In fact, in some of those years, the ease of growing things like okra, sweet potatoes or peanuts was quite easy. And I’ll agree with you, the items I just named would actually struggle in Zone 3.

What it all tells us is that our environment is changing and becoming warmer. We don’t notice it because it’s such a slow process. But according to the David Suzuki Foundation, the earth has warmed 1 degree Celsius in the 20th century. Let’s look at data in another 25 years and compare the numbers.

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NDSU Extension Notes

By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent Enjoy the Yummy Season Close your eyes for a minute and think of the smell or taste of your favorite fresh vegetable. Then do the same for your favorite fresh fruit. Try to actually sense the smell and taste of the food. Imagine the sounds of the crunch and the sweet juices that tickle your taste buds. It’s worth it.

Just try it.

If you did what I asked you to do when you started reading, I’m guessing you are more energized and happier than you were a minute ago just by doing that. Foods like watermelon and cucumbers smell like summer when they are first cut open and you get that burst of fresh, delicious scent.

It triggers something in a person’s brain. It’s a connection to happy times, healthy bodies, and enjoyment.

There is nothing better than produce fresh from the garden. The foods tend to bring vibrance to a body even before they are eaten. The colors, the smells, and the tastes are all motivators to eat healthier foods, and the rewards are so beneficial to the mind and body.

It’s worth it to have a garden, to make a trip to the local Farmers Market, or to visit the fresh produce section of the grocery store. If you are lucky enough to have neighbors, friends, or relatives that have an abundance and are willing to share, even better! If you are the one to have the abundance, don’t hesitate to share the joy of that fresh produce with others.

Fresh produce is best for flavor and nutrition, but we don’t want any of the yummy goodness to be wasted, if at all possible. If you find yourself with extra fruits and vegetables, consider food preservation techniques that you are comfortable with and that provide the best possible nutrient value. Freezing, pressure canning, water-bath canning, and drying are some of the most convenient ways to help preserve the foods we love.

Freezing: • fairly simple to do but needs freezer space • of all preservation methods, freezing typically maintains the most nutrients • no special equipment required • most foods can be frozen • use techniques found at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/food-preservation/freezing or https://nchfp. uga.edu/ • usually only requires: -preparing the produce -blanching to inactivate enzymes (recommended for better food quality) -a quick cool down in ice/water bath to stop cooking process -packaging in freezer safe containers, with removal of air for best quality Pressure Canning: • the only safe way recommended for canning low acid foods (oven canning, dishwasher canning, bathtub canning, etc. are all UNSAFE ways to

can- just because something is on the internet, doesn’t mean it is safe) • must be done for all low acid foods to ensure food safety – the only way to destroy bacteria like Clostridium botulinum (botulism), which is potentially fatal • low acid foods include: -meats, seafood, poultry, ALL fresh vegetables, combination foods (example: soup) • be sure to check your pressure gauge at our office to insure your gauge is accurate by setting up an appointment (256-2560) • be sure to follow recommendations for pressure canning found at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/ food-preservation or https://nchfp. uga.edu/ Water-bath Canning: • can be used for acidic foods • a little simpler than pressure canning, but follow the procedures and times recommended at https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/food/food-preservation or https://nchfp.uga.edu/ • acidic foods include: -fruits, pickles, sauerkraut, jams and jellies, marmalades and fruit butters/spreads • tomatoes can be canned this way with the addition of acidity -use 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice or ½ teaspoon of citric acid per quart of tomatoes Drying: • easiest to use a food dehydrator, but oven can be used as well • follow guidelines found at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/ food-preservation/drying or https:// nchfp.uga.edu/ • fruits, vegetables, and herbs can all be dried for later use • often easier to store than freezing A recipe that can help you take advantage of the frozen green beans and fresh or dried parsley you may have: Green Bean Provencal This healthy recipe comes from NDSU Extension Service.

Ingredients • 1 16-oz. package of frozen green beans • 1 Tbsp. olive oil • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley (Italian flat leaf) or 1 tsp. dried parsley • Salt and freshly ground pepper (add to taste) Directions Heat olive oil over moderate heat in a skillet. Add green beans and sauté until heated through and softtextured. Salt and pepper to taste and add parsley just before serving.

Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: about 40 calories, 2 grams (g) of fat, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g protein 1 g fiber and 0 mg sodium No matter what you choose to do with the yummy bounty of the season, NDSU Extension has a vast array of recipes like the Green Bean Provencal and other publications to help you with fresh produce and food preservation. You can access them at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/food, give us a call at our office at 256-2560, or email me at katie.d.henry@ndsu. edu for more information.

Go get yourself some fresh produce and experience the yummy goodness of the season. You won’t regret it!

Off-highway vehicle youth safety class The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is holding a free offhighway vehicle (OHV) youth safety course near Grand Forks at Turtle River State Park on Thursday, August 20, at 10:00 am.

“This safety course is designed to help educate riders on how to safely operate OHV’s when out riding. North Dakota has a number of OHV recreational opportunities across the state. We want to ensure people are riding safe and smart so riders can enjoy these trails for generations to come,” states Anton Hillig, the Motorized Recreation Coordinator.

North Dakota law requires youth ages 12-15 who do not have a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit to take a safety certification class. The certification is needed in order to legally operate OHVs on land other than their parent’s

which includes designated OHV trails and ditches.

Pre-register online at www.parkrec. nd.gov. The course is free, and each participant will receive a DOT approved helmet to keep.

Under the ND Smart Restart guidelines and in partnership with local health officials, the following precautions will be put into place. The class will be held outdoors, and students will be appropriately distanced throughout the class. The class is limited to 8 students. Students will be provided a sterile ATV machine to use, and no materials will be shared throughout the class. Online classes are also available through the website.

The mission of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is to offer a diversity of recreation opportunities and sustainably manage resources.

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Cavalier County Township Officers Association encourages all township roads to be mowed twice a year.

The fall mowing must be done by October 1.

Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension

Prevent Cyanobacteria Blooms

(NDSU photo) Several cyanobacteria blooms have produced high toxin levels this year. Recently, The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has issued a harmful algal bloom (HAB) warning for the Mt. Caramel Dam in Cavalier County. The water samples collected from this dam indicated high levels of toxins associated with a HAB. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can produce toxins that are harmful to livestock, wildlife and people.

North Dakota State University Extension livestock specialists are warning producers to take steps to prevent cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, which can produce toxins that are harmful to livestock, wildlife and people.

“This summer, cyanobacteria blooms have been in the headlines frequently,” says Miranda Meehan, Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “Several of the blooms have produced high toxin levels, requiring the issuance

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NDSU Extension Notes of a water advisory for recreationists and resulting in the death of several livestock.”

This has led to inquiries on treating cyanobacteria.

“However, many of the treatments available for cyanobacteria only treat the current bloom,” Meehan says. “These treatments kill the bacteria. However, toxins are released when the bacteria die, increasing the risk for poisoning.

Additionally, these products can be deadly to beneficial aquatic organisms and wildlife. For long-term prevention, you need to understand the causes of a bloom.”

Cyanobacteria blooms are caused by excess levels of nutrients, specifically nitrogen and phosphorus.

The most common sources of excess nutrients in North Dakota are runoff or soil erosion from fertilizer and manure. Learn more from the NDSU Extension “Environmental Implication of Excess Fertilizer and Manure on Water Quality” publication (https://tinyurl.com/EnvironmentalImplications).

The following practices can reduce nutrient levels, lowering the risk of cyanobacteria blooms in the future and enhancing water quality: • Apply and manage fertilizer and manure properly.

• Reduce the amount of soil lost through runoff from agricultural fields through crop selection and soil conservation practices, such as reduced tillage and cover crops.

• Incorporate surface-applied phosphorus sources below the soil surface in a manner that does not increase soil erosion.

• Implement a nutrient management plan or grazing management system that reduces the levels of nutrients entering the water source.

• Establish or maintain buffer

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strips of perennial species to reduce nutrients from entering the water.

• Hay or graze buffer strips in the fall to reduce the vegetation that might release nutrients into surface water in the spring when it decomposes.

• Prevent livestock from loitering in surface water by installing alternate water sources and/or fencing to reduce access.

“Several state and federal programs provide assistance to landowners interested in implementing conservation and management practices to improve nutrient management and water quality,” says James Collins of the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. “Contact your local Soil Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service or Farm Service Agency to learn more about these programs.”

If managed properly, fertilizers and animal manures benefit crop production without causing environmental problems. Learn more about managing nitrogen and phosphorus in NDSU Extension publications “Nitrogen Behavior in the Environment” (https://tinyurl.com/ NitrogenBehavior) and “Phosphorus Behavior in the Environment” (https://tinyurl.com/PhosphorusBehavior).

For more information about cyanobacteria (harmful algae blooms), refer to the NDSU Extension publication “Cyanobacteria Poisoning (Blue-green Algae)” at http:// tinyurl.com/NDSU-blue-green-algae, visit www.tinyurl.com/WMPHABS or call your local NDSU Extension agent or the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality at 701-328-5210.

NDSU Agriculture Communication - Aug. 11, 2020 Source: Miranda Meehan, 701-2317683, miranda.meehan@ndsu.edu Source: James Collins, 701-3285161, jcollins@nd.gov Editor: Ellen Crawford, 701-2315391, ellen.crawford@ndsu.edu

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Obituaries Clare (Pat) Schuler

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, August 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon for Clare (Pat) Schuler, 82, of Langdon, who passed away on August 8, 2020, at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Langdon.

Clare (Pat) Schuler was born December 25, 1937, in Wales, to William and Gertrude (Kordosieur) Schuler. He grew up in the Wales and Mount Carmel area and attended St. Alphonsus Catholic School.

He worked with his father at the family business. He owned and op-

erated S & S Floor Covering. Later in life, he became well known for his woodworking skills. He made shelves, quilt stands, benches, and much more. He was involved with the Knights of Columbus and Eagles Aerie #3454. He married Yvonne Hell on June 10, 1958, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. The couple lived in Grand Forks and Langdon. They raised their family in Langdon.

Pat is survived by his spouse, Yvonne; his children: Lawrence (Cheryl) Schuler, William (Ann) Schuler, Gregory (Lori) Schuler, Patricia (Anthony) Roth, Pamela (Dwight) Lowry, Tamara (Todd) Bucholz; his grandchildren: Tina (Peter) Miesen, Lisa (Ryan) McCullough, Jonathan (Amy) Schuler, James DeGroot, Michaela Schuler,

Lillian, Olivea and Evelyn Roth, Jayne and Joseph Bucholz; and his great-grandchildren: Jordan Miesen, Reese and Lance McCullough.

He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Theresa (Gene) Marcotte, Gerry (Magnus) Thorsteinson, Delores (Orlin) Weiner, David (Becky) Schuler, Marian (Francis) Hoffarth, Gael (Randy) Balsdon, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents, and his brothers: Bernie, Bernard and Gary Schuler.

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

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

From the Pastor’s Desk

Devotions by community pastors

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

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

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

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

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

This devotion is submitted by Father Michael Hickin of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

Singed by the Flames of Truth I’ve been thinking a lot about purgatory, you know, that postmortem state of being purged of unheavenly qualities before passing through the Pearly Gates. Some religions take on the challenge of reaching our highest human potential through teachings like reincarnation. Don’t get it right this time around? Try again in another form that mirrors the sincerity of your current efforts.

Christians don’t buy this.

There’s only one lifetime, thus the urgency of Now! Still, we share a common sensibility with most religions that we’re accountable for our actions. Catholics get at this with the idea of purgatory. Don’t worry you don’t have to acknowledge purgatory to get the point I’m going to try to make.

Most of us have blind spots in our personalities—imperfections that unwittingly fail to reflect our identity as children of God. There are a thousand reasons why I didn’t pursue a boyish dream to become a pro golfer. For one, I didn’t want to work on the imperfections of my swing. Way too hard! Besides, I didn’t have a coach who cared enough to show me those blind spots.

About becoming fully human (a saint), I’d like to give that a better shot, if for no other reason than the fact that I’ve got the absolute best

of coaches - Jesus.

White privilege is a blind spot.

Being a blind spot, it’s hard to see.

I got a glimpse of it during the early days of the George Floyd marches.

One protester held a placard reading: ‘Privilege is when you think something isn’t a problem because you’re not personally affected.’ I thought about that and found it to be a pretty apt zinger.

By the grace of God, I’m being gradually purged of blithely accepting my comfort zone as a white person in a society that automatically puts white people at the top of the heap. My life is far from struggle-free but getting hassled for my skin color is not something I have to deal with.

I confess, I profit from sweatshops. I have access to cheap goods thanks to the work of super-poor, ill-paid people. I profit from the repeated marginalization of Blacks over many generations. Want an example? Check back next week.

Lastly, I belong to a community, the Catholic Church, who, once upon a time, refused to accept black applicants to the seminary.

I’m ashamed. But better to confront it now than find these truths on the face of Christ when I close my eyes in death.

Purgatory Now! That’s my only hope of dying a saintly death.

I’ve got a long ways to go. Help me Jesus! At least I’m on the way.

Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule

August 17 – Devils Lake August 19 – Grand Forks August 21 – Grand Forks August 24 – Grand Forks August 26 – Grand Forks August 28 – Grand Forks August 31 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks September 2 – Grand Forks September 4 – Grand Forks September 7 - CLOSED

Effective Immediately: All in-town trips have to be called in no later than the business day before the trip. This is due to the cleaning protocol we have established for the vehicles. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. In-town transit hours are from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Cavalier County Transit is providing medical, work and education trips only until further notice. We are limited in what we can handle due to cleaning and driver shortage so please don’t be upset if we ask you to change your appointment. ALL passengers are required to wear a mask.

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. Please call early with your appointments for out-of-town trips as we can only get 2 passengers on with the “social distancing” guidelines.

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

Worship at the Church of your choice.

314 15th Ave Phone 701-686-2000

Pastor Norm Economy Pastor Jordan Braunberger

Sunday Morning Worship – 11 a.m.

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

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

Website: langdonumc.org

Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 – 11:45

followed by Fellowship

Sermons & Bulletins online

Redeemer Lutheran Church

Latest info & event calendar on website All are Welcome!

823 9th Ave, Langdon Pastor Rev. Mark Chepulis

Welcome to

Sunday Morning Worship Services – 8 a.m.

Phone 701-256-4403

Evangelical Church emmanuel@utma.com

langdonevangelical.org

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US!

1120 15th Ave • 256-2602

1216 9th Ave. Langdon 701-256-2594 Worship in-person, Sundays at 10 a.m.

Resuming Holy Communion in July Online worship opportunities on our Facebook site A Congregation of the ELCA “God’s work, Our Hands”

www.unitedlangdon.org

Wilbur & JoAnne McGauvran will be celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary on August 23

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

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

60th Shower them with love by sending cards to: 213 5th Street Langdon, ND 58249

OSNABROCK COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER 18 BED BASIC & RESPITE CARE FACILITY Accepts nursing home insurance, Medicaid and private pay.

Call 701-496-3131 Come visit or check us out on Facebook.

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A Saint’s Shout Out

By Carrie Hope Principal St. Alphonsus Catholic School

Movie at Boyd Block

The Northern Lights Arts Council held their free movie at Boyd Block on Thursday, Aug. 6 and showed the movie “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”. It was a beautiful night and lots of families took in the free movie. Photo

by Lori Peterson.

District 10 Dem-NPL proudly turned out for Aug. the Deuce celebration Dr. Shelly Lenz, paying homage to the Icelandic community, was dressed out as “Elsa”, and she thoroughly enjoyed meeting all participants while recognizing social distancing guidelines. Also attending was Patrick Hart, running for State Auditor, along with his family coming from Bismarck. Local candidates, Charlie Hart-running for State Senate and Elsie Magnus and Melissa Anderson-candidates for State Representatives trekked the parade route on foot. Kylie Oversen, chair of the ND Democratic Party, joined the candidates on their walk of the parade route as a show of support for D-10.

“Thanks to all who turned out in “BLUE” as we certainly added D-10 Dem-NPL presence to the parade, and we’re happy to have been received with shouts of support,” District 10 Senate Candidate Charlie Hart said on behalf of the D-10 Dem-NPL candidates.

After the get-together, several of the candidates toured the Vikur Lutheran Church, built in 1885, the oldest Icelandic church in the United States which shows its Icelandic pride within the bell tower with a stained glass image of the motherland’s flag being used to depict the

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cross of Christ. The Vikur Lutheran Church is on the National Register of Historic Places.

“It is absolutely beautiful – a must see!” the candidates stated.

“Thank you to Curtis Olafson and all within the Icelandic Communities Association of Northeast North Dakota that worked so hard to make this event possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Having these annual celebrations is so important for community morale.“

University System encourages students to get free COVID test before heading back to campus The North Dakota University System (NDUS) in cooperation with the North Dakota Department of Health is arranging mass testing events for COVID-19 in multiple locations across the state. Current students, incoming students, faculty and staff are encouraged to get tested.

“All areas of the state are being targeted so that students can get tested where they are at, in their hometowns, before packing up and travelling to their campus of choice.

For the safety of your friends, family and yourself, we are asking all students to please get tested at a location of their choice and help us create the safest environment possible for our campus communities,” said NDUS Chancellor Mark Hagerott.

The testing events are scheduled for Aug. 3-25 in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Wahpeton, Jamestown, Mayville, Bottineau, Minot, Devils Lake, Belcourt, Fort Totten, Fort Yates, New Town, Williston and Dickinson, and other smaller communities across the state. Exact testing dates, times and locations for each city are listed at the North

The First Day of School The first day of school is a wonderful day. It’s fun to meet your new teacher and see your name on your new desk and to take that first day of school picture.

I remember my first day of kindergarten; I was so proud to wear my Minnie Mouse glasses and my yellow Belle dress from Beauty and the Beast. I was a very shy child, but long-time St. Alphonsus School teacher Miss McLean helped me come out of my shell a bit – the two of us even had a secret handshake that carried on in the halls of our school all the way through my 8th grade year.

Everyone has excitement and some butterflies on the first day of school – even the principal and teachers! Our wonderful teachers are ready to make connections with their students this year, and our students are ready to reconnect with their friends.

You’ll see new faces on our staff this year. Father Michael Hickin is our new superintendent. Krista Cahill will be our kindergarten teach-

Dakota University System’s testing event site at ndus.edu/gettested/. As best as possible, students should take the COVID-19 test approximately five days before leaving home. That way, students know they are healthy as they leave home and head to campus.

Participants are encouraged to pre-register to facilitate an efficient collection process and minimize the amount of time spent at the testing site. The pre-registration link is on the Department of Health’s website at testreg.nd.gov/.

If results are positive, NDUS and DOH ask that you follow public health guidelines and isolate at your home or place of residence.

Students and employees who live outside North Dakota can participate by going to the nearest NDUS/ DoH testing site. However, testing closer to home is encouraged if it is available and distance prohibits travel to North Dakota.

Additional information with dates, locations, and times will be updated throughout the month, so please check the website often for the most current testing facts.

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Senior Menu

SENIOR MEALS & SERVICES Monday (17) – Meatloaf, baked potato, Malibu vegetables, orange dreamsicle salad.

Tuesday (18) – Chicken alfredo, Oriental coleslaw, bread stick, fruit.

Wednesday (19) – Ribs/sauerkraut, dumplings, pickled beets, fruit pizza.

Thursday (20) – Taco salad, fruit.

Friday (21) – French dip sandwich, au jus, broccoli/cauliflower salad, 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.

Rightfully Hers The Cavalier County Library is hosting a new pop-up exhibition from the National Archives, Rightfully Hers, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Rightfully Hers contains simple messages exploring the history of the ratification of the 19th amendment, women’s voting rights before and after the 19th, and its impact today. Despite decades of marches, petitions, and public debate to enshrine a woman’s right to vote in the constitution, the 19th Amendment – while an enormous milestone – did not grant voting rights for all. The challenges of its passage reverberate to the ongoing fight for gender equity today. This exhibit will run through the end of October.

Rightfully Hers co-curator Jennifer N. Johnson states: “The ratification of the 19th Amendment was a landmark moment in American history that dra-

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The Cavalier County Library would like to thank the community for their generous support of our summer reading program.

We would especially like to thank: Langdon Eagles, Bread Pan, Farmers and Merchants State Bank, Cavalier Rural Electric, United Communications, TR Waind Insurance, Mostad Insurance, and AgCountry Farm Credit for their generous donations of prizes and money which allow us to continue to hold a great summer reading program and offer more incentives for our readers.

matically changed the electorate, and although it enshrined in the U.S. Constitution fuller citizenship for women many remained unable to vote.”

This is a free exhibit for anyone who wishes to view it and will be available during regular library hours. Call the library 256-5353 if you have any questions.

Rightfully Hers is organized by the National Archives and Records Administration. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the National Archives has launched a nationwide initiative and major exhibition that explores the generations-long fight for universal woman suffrage. The exhibition is presented in part by the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission and the National Archives Foundation through the generous support of Unilever, Pivotal Ventures, Carl M. Freeman Foundation in honor of Virginia Allen Freeman, AARP, and Denise Gwyn Ferguson.

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er; she did her student teaching with us, and we’re excited to have her back. Cami Ullyott has moved to 2nd grade; she taught preschool at St. Alphonsus and spent the majority of her 13 years here teaching our kindergarteners. Becky Tollefson will continue to handle our music program but will move from teaching 3rd grade to teaching technology. Our 3rd and 4th grade are combined this year and taught by Samantha Hegg.

Our other returning teachers are Jenny Chaput in 1st grade, Sheri Hetler in 5th grade, Carol Girodat in 6th grade, and Sue Bata teaching 7th and 8th grade. Our preschool program will continue to be taught

by Lindsey Meidinger and Karla Gellner, and I will continue to teach the morning Pre-K session.

We serve students from the Langdon area, including Fairdale, Osnabrock, and Edmore and even have students come as far as Park River. Our school feels like a family, and we are happy to welcome more into our community.

Get your pencils sharpened and rest up – we can’t wait to see our students next week!

Carrie Hope is the principal at St. Alphonsus School. St. Alphonsus School is celebrating its 100th school year.

Margarita = 2-3 drinks 5-ounce glass of wine (12% ABV) = 1 drink

Not all drinks are created equal. Some can be the equivalent of three and even four drinks. Which is why we say speak in volumes and you’ll speak volumes about how much you’re drinking.

What Is Binge Drinking?

Here’s how the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines it: Drinking that brings blood alcohol levels to 0.8 g/dl. That typically occurs after four drinks in two hours for women and five in two hours for men.

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Red Sox shut out opponents in 20 of 21 innings to take 3rd at State B Tourney One bad inning costs Langdon a chance at title; Finish season at 17-4 BOXSCORE

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

The Langdon Red Sox Independent League baseball team had high hopes for a state crown when they played in the State Class B Independent League Tournament held at Corbett Field in Minot Aug. 7-9.

The Red Sox beat Velva 8-0 in the opening round, lost a heart breaker to Kidder County in the semifinals 6-3 then came back to beat Renville County 5-0 for the third place trophy. If not for a rough six-run inning versus Kidder, Langdon pitching would have shut out each team they played in the tournament.

Still, the Red Sox finished their season with a win and ended their season with a record of 17-4. The Red Sox only have one player that leaves the program in Ethan Sampson.

Ethan pitched the game of his life in his final appearance in a Langdon uniform, which we will feature below. The program and everyone involved with the team thanks Ethan for his long-time dedication to the Langdon baseball program and, being from Edmore, showed that in driving up to practice and games. The future of the program looks bright, as everyone else on this year's Red Sox team is eligible to come back, plus some promising Babe Ruth players will be moving up. Here is a recap of Langdon's three games at the State B: Langdon 8, Velva 0 In their first game of the tournament on August 7, the Red Sox took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Jack Romfo lasered a double to the left center field gap to score Simon Romfo, who had earlier singled.

Langdon put up four more runs in the fifth, on three straights - a double by Grant Romfo then base hits for Simon and Jack. Jackson Delvo would get a sacrifice fly to bring in a run, and Peyton Ullyott brought in two more with a single.

The Red Sox got three more to run away with the game in the sixth on hits from Grant and Jack Romfo plus RBI singles from Brennan Kitchin and Cooper Zimmer.

On the mound, Simon Romfo was cruising until the fifth inning when Velva loaded the bases with no one out. Grant Romfo came in to relieve his twin brother on a 3-2 count to Jersey Selzler. In a pressure-filled situation, Grant struck out Selzler with a fast ball then got the next batter, Mike Thomas, to ground into a 1-2-3 double play to end the inning. The score was just 5-0 at the time and was a big point in the game.

Jack Romfo led the team with three hits for Langdon, while Simon and Grant Romfo, Kitchin, Ullyott and Ethan Sampson had two each.

Kidder County 6, Langdon 3 The Red Sox had the game in the palm of their hand against Kidder County. After building a 3-0 lead with an unearned run scored in the fourth and Brennan Kitchin coming through with a two-run hit in the fifth, the Red Sox were just six outs away from moving on to the championship game. In the bottom of the sixth inning, the wheels mysteriously came off. Cooper Zimmer, who had pitched a fantastic game through five, gave up two hits and loaded the bases with no one out then walked in a run to make it a 3-1 game. Grant Romfo then came on in relief and tried to repeat the magic of the night before, gave up a

LANGDON 8, VELVA 0 V -- 000 000 0 -- 0 4 1 L -- 100 043 x -- 8 15 1 WP -- Simon Romfo; LP -- Mike Zimmer Highlights -- L: Jack Romfo 3x4 2B RBI, Grant Romfo 2x4 2B, Brennan Kitchin 2x3 RBI, S. Romfo 2x4 RBI, Ethan Sampson 2x4, Peyton Ullyott 2x4 2 RBI, Cooper Zimmer 1x3 2 RBI, Jackson Delvo 1x3 RBI

BOXSCORE

KIDDER COUNTY 6, LANGDON 3 L -- 000 102 0 -- 3 3 5 KC -- 000 006 X -- 6 7 1 WP -- Ty Bietsterfield; LP -- Cooper Zimmer Highlights -- L: Brennan Kitchin 1x3 2RBI, Simon Romfo 1x2, Grant Romfo 1x4

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Third place finish

The Langdon Red Sox 19U team took third place at the Independent League Tournament held in Minot on Aug. 7-9. Pictured l-r: Coach Tanner Groth, Cooper Zimmer, Simon Romfo, Jack Romfo, Tucker Welsh, Grant Romfo, Ethan Sampson, Jackson Delvo, Brennan Kitchin, Peyton Ullyott and Carter Tetrault. Photo by Jayne Kitchin.

BOXSCORE

LANGDON 5, RENVILLE COUNTY 0 L -- 201 010 1 -- 5 13 1 RC -- 000 000 0 -- 0 4 1 WP -- Ethan Sampson; LP -- Joe Savelkoul Highlights -- L: Sampson 72 pitches thrown, 2x4, Jackson Delvo 3x4 2 RBI, Simon Romfo 2x4, Grant Romfo 2x4, Jack Romfo 1x3 RBI, Cooper Zimmer 1x3 RBI base hit to make it 3-2 before striking out a batter for the first out of the inning. After a rare catcher's interference call tied the game at three, Grant struck out another batter for the second out. Hoping to get out of the frame all tied, Langdon committed two rough errors at second and third which allowed three Kidder County runs to score.

Suddenly down 6-3 in the top of the seventh inning and needing three runs, the Red Sox got Peyton Ullyott on with a walk, but he didn't get any farther than first base. Langdon was held to a season low three hits and committed five errors for the game.

Langdon 5, Renville County 0 Being extremely disappointed at not making it to the title game, the Red Sox showed a lot of guts coming back and playing well in their final game of the season versus the Muskrats. It helped Langdon to get on the board right away, putting up two runs in the first inning on base hits from Grant Romfo, Simon Romfo, Jack Romfo and Jackson Delvo. Jack and Jackson were credited with runs batted in. The Red Sox picked up another run when Jack Romfo came in on the back end of a double steal to make the score 3-0. They kept adding to their lead with a run in the fifth on a Delvo RBI hit to bring in Simon Romfo, then Cooper Zimmer had a sacrifice fly in the seventh to score Brennan Kitchin to wrap up the scoring.

On the mound Ethan Sampson threw the best game of his career on the biggest stage, the State B. He was spot on with his control most of the day, not walking a batter and hitting just one. Sampson threw just 72 pitches in a seven inning game (!!) to get the complete game win. He allowed just four hits while striking out three Muskrat hitters.

Sampson also had two of Langdon's 13 hits for the game, with Delvo having a team high three, and Grant and Simon Romfo two apiece.

All photos submitted by Jayne Kitchin

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Monday, August 17, 2020 – Page 9

Jake’s take on sports By Jake Kulland

Cardinals football team ready to defend their 2-time titles There's lots of good news this week that in-person schooling with begin at most area schools this week. For Langdon and most area schools, things will get going on Thursday. We hope the school year will last and there won't be a need to back to distance learning.

Activities are also set to get underway, and it all starts with high school football.

The LangdonEdmore-Munich Cardinals, 2-time State Class A Football Champions, will begin defense of their title run at Northern Cass on Aug. 21. The Cardinals have 28 players out for this years team, and 17 out in junior high. Josh Krivarchka is once again heading up the program, and although the team suffered some losses to graduation, they are several kids back that have a lot of varsity experience and talent, led by returning All-Staters Simon and Grant Romfo. It should be another fantastic year for the Cards, and a reminder that their first home game is Aug. 28 against Hatton-Northwood. Going into the season it looks like the only thing that could stop the Cardinals would be COV19.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cross County to begin their year Aug. 22 Also beginning is the North Dakota Cross Country season. Todd Hetler is back to coach the boys and girls teams, assisted this year by Kiara Bassigthwaite. Their are nine boys and five girls out for this years team in grades 7-12. The Cards and

several area teams will begin their season Aug. 22 in Hillsboro.

Lady Cards volleyball to begin practice With two fall sports starting competition, the North Dakota volleyball season will just begin practicing on Aug. 17. The State Champion Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals team will start on that day, with varsity practice at 8:30 a.m., and the junior high at 1 p.m. Rich Olson is back to coach the Lady Cards, once again assisted by Tami Flink and Alison Podhradsky. Jane Hart and Morgan Titus will again coach the junior high program.

The Cardinals do not begin their season until Sept. 3 at home versus Cavalier. And being there can be no in season volleyball tournaments this year, the Lady Cards have added six regular season matches to their schedule against some very competitive teams. It should be another fun year here as well.

Langdon Country Club league season done; Men's Night still going We will leave you by saying the Tuesday Men's League at the Langdon Country Club has completed its regular season, and now will have eight teams moving to the playoffs which will begin on Aug. 18. Wednesday Womens League has also completed its season. But remember that Tuesday Mens Stag Nights at the club will continue well into October, which the kitchen and bar open. The possible last tournament of the season at the course was held Aug. 14, which was their annual String Tourney. If you want more information on possibly renting out the club or the course, call 701-256-5938.

Happy Harvesting, and "See ya!" next week!

Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children now offering electronic benefit transfer

Schill scores two Midwest Mod feature wins

Lance Schill of Langdon picked up two feature wins this past weekend. His first came on Friday night at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks. Cole Neset and Scott Bintz rolled the 16-car field to green for the 18-lap Happy Harry’s Midwest Modified feature. Last week’s winner, Nate Reynolds, quickly got to the inside of Neset and took the lead on lap two. Reise Stenberg threw his hat in the ring as he slid by the No. 30 machine to take second and began tracking down Reynolds. But as he does most weekends, Schill quickly moved to the third spot and set his sights on the lead duo. Stenberg and Reynolds ran side-by-side on lap seven, and while they battled, Schill was able to catch them and challenged Reynolds for the lead out of turn four with seven to go. Schill took the position and looked to distance himself from the rest of the field. Even after a few late-race cautions, no one had anything for Schill as he cruised to the feature win for the fourth time this year at River Cities. On Saturday, Schill visited Greenbush Race Park in Greenbush, Minn. and raced his way to victory lane in his No. 17 Midwest Modified. By Mike Spieker. Photo by Emily Wicklund.

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www.cavalier countyextra.com ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION

North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT)

Notice NOTICE OF PETITION TO

VACATE STREETS LOCATED IN MUNICH, CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA A Petition has been filed with the Auditor for the City of Munich, Cavalier County, North Dakota, to vacate the following to promote development in the City of Munich: Part of Burdick’s Addition described as follows: 1. Jenks Street as it runs between Blocks Forty-two (42) and Forty-one (41),

Public Notice

2. Ryan Street as it runs between Blocks Forty-one (41) and Forty (40), The City of Munich shall hear and consider such petition on the 14th day of September 2020, at 7:00 P.M., at Munich City Hall.

Dated this 12th day of August, 2020. /s/ Doris Greenwood Doris Greenwood – Auditor City of Munich A17,24,31,S7 _______________________________

United and Turtle Mountain Communications (UTMA) proposes to construct a 412’ guyed-wire communication tower along ND-20 in Munich, Cavalier County, North Dakota.

In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the 2005 Nationwide Programmatic Agreement, UTMA is hereby notifying the public of the proposed undertaking and soliciting comments on Historic Properties, which may be affected by the proposed un-

dertaking. If you would like to provide specific information regarding potential effects that the proposed undertaking might have to properties that are listed on or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and located within 1½ miles of the site, please submit the comments to: Dennis Plummer, 411 7th Ave, Langdon, ND 58249 or via email to dennis@corp.utma.com within 30 days of this notice.

A17 _____________________________

Board shall review the assessment of costs for all landowners included in Cypress Creek Drain No.3.

Dated this 11th day of August, 2020.

CAVALIER COUNTY WATER RESOURCE BOARD By: Signed Larry Gellner Its President - Larry Gellner ATTEST: Signed Kensie Breyer Its Secretary - Kensie Breyer A17 _____________________________

A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by writing the Motor Vehicle Division Director, Lindi Michlitsch, 608 E Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, ND 58505 or calling (701) 328-2725. Also, written comments may be submitted to 608 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck ND 58505 until Friday, September 25, 2020. In order to maintain social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19, those planning to physically attend the public hearing are asked to contact the North Dakota Department of Transportation at 701- 328-2725 prior to 5 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2020, so that we may plan for the number of attendees. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the North Dakota Department of Transportation at the above telephone number, address, or email at least 15 days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 5th day of August, 2020. /s/ William T. Panos, Director

ORDER FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Rodney A. Vondal a/k/a Rodney Vondal, Deceased 1. The petition of Susan Danielson for formal adjudication of intestacy and appointment of personal representative having come before the court; 2. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that on the 15th day of September, 2020, at 11 :00 a.m. at the courtroom of said court at the county courthouse in the city of Langdon, county of Cavalier, state of North Dakota, be, and the same hereby is apPOinted the time and place for the hearing of the said same petition and any person interested may appear and contest the said hearing and may object to the appointment of petitioner as personal representative.

3. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED,

that the petitioner give notice of said hearing in the manner prescribed by N.D. Cent. Code § 30.103-01 (1976), to all persons entitled to notice pursuant to N.D. Cent.

Code § 30.1-15-03 (1976), and to all persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to N.D. Cent.

Code § 30.1-13-04 (1976).

Signed: 8/4/2020 3:54:14 p.m.

Laurie A. Fontaine, District Court Judge The hearing will be held by teleconference.

Call into the court at 1-877-3049269; passcode 467491 LAWRENCE D. DuBOIS (ID #03663) FLEMING, DUBOIS & FLEMING, PLLP Attorneys at Law 206 W. 2nd Avenue S. P.O. Box 633 Cavalier, ND 58220-0633 email: fdflaw@polarcomm.com A10,17,24 _______________________________

could be up to 3 weeks before we can get it repaired. K. Lill has accepted the full-time position at the water plant, start date to be determined.

Sanitation – D. Kaercher reported that the loader is in. Also, it was discussed with K. Lill transferring to the water department that sanitation will need to hire a replacement.

Activity Center – No report.

Fire – No report.

Police – No report.

Auditor Report – F. Stremick reported for Hoffarth, the budget has been filed with the county.

Unfinished Business: Moore Engineering - Phase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) • Conference call on 8/6/2020 to discuss plan going forward with Quam. • Contractor still working on scheduling work. • Update conference call with Quam scheduled for 8/12/2020.

Phase 2 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Spruce Valley) • Working with the Contractor on a final pay estimate and balancing change order. Have included the certificate of substantial completion for signature.

Street Evaluation • Per the discussion at the previous Commis-

sion meeting, the Commission will be evaluating options for a public meeting in light of the current COVID-19 situation.

Activity Center/Masonic Hall – Rain issues – Waiting on bid – tabled Industrial Park Hydrants – 4 hydrants, piping is in place. – tabled.

New Business: Re-assessment – J. Ratzlaff and S. Bata were present to give information concerning a current sales ratio study on residential property in Langdon. A representative from Vanguard Appraisals will be at the courthouse to review the county assessments with them later this month.

Bid Opening- 1 bid received.

L. Henry made the motion to accept the $2000.00 bid for Parcel #61264008, seconded by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

Quote for security cameras – After the commission reviewed the quote they were all in agreeance that we would move forward with security cameras.

Main Street- Email received from P. Davis proposing an idea to cover the spots on Main Street where the trees were removed. There was discussion of putting trash cans and planters over some of the spots.

After discussing it was decided

that this would need to be tabled so we can see what the budget looks like and to allow time to possibly involve the beautification team to help with some ideas and the expense.

Kendall Gemmill – Northern Plains Tree Services – K. Gemmill presented the commission with 2 quotes for tree trimming. One quote was based on getting help from the city street department to keep the cost down, and the other one was with no help form the city workers.

The commission liked the smaller quote requiring help, after discussion it was decided to table this until R. Hoffarth can look at the budget for this.

Housing Incentive – Ramberg – L. Henry made the motion to approve the housing in incentive, seconded by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

Building Permits - #5092 John Rueger, #5093 MTI Building, #5094 Christie Motors, #5095 Larry Stokke, #5096 Logan Waslaski, L. Henry made the motion to approve all building permits, seconded by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

DACOTAH PAPER ________ 155.31 COUNTRY MEDIA ________ 459.31 DAHL'S __________________ 363.60

FARMER'S UNION_______ 1,261.79 LANGDON HARDWARE __ 327.81 HIWAY LAUNDRY ________ 402.81 VERIZON ________________ 338.44 MIKKELSEN BROTHERS___ 910.00 CARQUEST________________ 23.26 LEEVERS__________________ 20.54 C&M HOME MARKETING_______ _________________________ 200.00 JASON BUSSE____________ 225.76 OTTERTAIL______________ 5,596.56 MOORE ENGINEERING _________ _______________________15,773.23 TRICORNE AUDIO________ 480.90 MIDCO__________________ 126.32 WASTE MANAGEMENT_________ _______________________12,318.33 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS___ ________________________1,091.29 CHEMISTRY LAB_________ 309.84 ONE CALL CONCEPTS_____ 75.60 LEXIS NEXIS______________ 134.31 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC____ _________________________ 488.56 Review and Approval of Bills: J. Rademacher made the motion to approve all bills, seconded by L. Henry. All members voted in favor.

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

Jerry Nowatzki, President Frankie Stremick, Deputy Auditor A17 _______________________________

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) started issuing the electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card to WIC families in July. The pilot program offers participants in the Bismarck/Mandan and the surrounding area with WIC food benefits on a card rather than paper checks.

“There are so many benefits of the card for families including less time to process the transacton at the store and the opportunity for familes to visit their local grocery store multiple times in a month,” said Kristi Miller, WIC Program EBT Project Manager at the North Dakota Department of Health.

The WIC EBT pilot will continue for the next two months and be expanded to the rest of the state by October 2020.

Miller explains WIC helps ensure that mothers and young children have access to healthy foods, breast-

feeding support, referrals to health and other services, and accurate health information.

“If you are pregnant, have a new baby, or children under the age of 5 years, you might be eligible for WIC,” Miller said. “WIC is available to working and non-working families. Medicaid, TANF or SNAP participants are automatically incomeeligible.”

As WIC clinics across the state start to open their doors after closing due to COVID, staff are working hard to ensure families are welcomed into a safe environment.

Staff are using personal protection like wearing masks and maintaining appropriate distances, cleaning all surfaces and limiting the number of time families spend in the office.

Go to the North Dakota WIC website to find out more about WIC and how you may qualify: www. health.nd.gov/prevention/wic.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING CYPRESS CREEK DRAIN NO.3 NOTICE IS GIVEN: That the Cavalier County Water Resource Board will hold a public hearing at the Cavalier County Courthouse in the City of Langdon, North Dakota, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 27th day of August, 2020, concerning the assessment of costs for the establishment and construction of Cypress Creek Drain No.3. The Cavalier County Water Resource

Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting held in Fire hall August 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Members present: Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Jim Rademacher, Darin Kaercher, and Chris Vandal. Also present Jason Busse, Jeff Hiller, Melissa Anderson CCR, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney, Jerry Ratzlaff – City Assessor, Stephanie Bata – Tax Director, Andrew Aarke – Moore Engineering, Gary Bimler, Wally Stevens, and Kendall Gemmill – Northern Plains Tree Services and Frankie Stremick.

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

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes as presented from regular meeting on July 27 2020 and Special Budget meeting on August 5, 2020, C. Vandal seconded the motion. All members voted in favor.

Additions to Agenda: Kendall Gemmill – Northern Plains Tree Services.

Correspondence: Department Reports: Street – J. Hiller reported they have been mowing and patching holes.

Water – J. Busse reported that there is a leak at the water tower,

Notice of hearing

will hold a virtual public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code.

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 10:00 a.m.

This virtual public hearing will be held online as a live event on the NDDOT website www.dot.nd.gov.

If you are unable to attend the virtual public hearing, space will be made available to physically attend by appointment only on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 10:00 am. at the Transportation Building, 608 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505.

Langdon City Commission Proceedings

Notice of Hearing

– 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 – Part-time C-Store help needed at Farmers Union in Langdon. Flexible hours. Please apply in the office. __________________________ M9Tf

HELP WANTED – Automotive shop help wanted full-time with benefits. Includes vacation, sick pay, 401K, and full health insurance paid. Contact Farmers Union Oil at 256-5531 or stop in and fill out an application. _________________________ Jy20Tf HELP WANTED – City of Langdon is looking to hire a full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator. This position offers a generous benefits package. If interested please call City Hall at 701-256-2155 or contact Jason Busse at 701-370-1911. _________________________ Jy27Tf HELP WANTED – Downs Farms is looking to hire year round farm help which will also include mechanic duties. Please contact Justin at 701370-2117 for more information. ___________________ A3,10,17,24Bt HELP WANTED – Osnabrock Community Living Center is hiring a full-time maintenance position.

Wage based on experience. Benefits available. Flexible position. _______________________ A17,24Bt HELP WANTED – City of Langdon is looking to hire for a full-time city position. This position offers competitive wages and a generous benefits package. If interested please pickup an application in the entry of City Hall and drop off in drop box by August 28th 2020 if you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to call Darin at 701-741-0120. _______________________ A17,24Bt

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 SALE

FOR SALE – 2 lots for sale. 1900 block 7th St. Langdon. Call 3829376. _____________________________ Tf

FOR RENT

FOR RENT – Apartment for rent two bedroom with its own laundry and garage. Clean, quiet, and no smoking. $455/month plus heat.

Call 701-370-8179. ______________________A3,10,17Bt

FOR RENT – Two very nice basement apartments for rent. Laundry facilities on site, utilties included in rent. No pets, no smoking. Call 3700002 or 370-1800. ______________________A3,10,17Bt

RUMMAGE SALE

RUMMAGE SALE – Saturday, August 15, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at 9494 Hwy 1 (1 ¾ north of Langdon along Highway 1).

Women’s, Men’s, Older Boys/Girls Clothing, and many household/ miscellaneous items. __________________________A17Bt

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

Cards of Thanks

PETERSON – A sincere thank you to the all who supported Tonya and me during her illness and following her death. Your many acts of kindness and generosity were a great comfort during difficult times. I am grateful to the supportive and thoughtful staff at United Communications, CHS, Walhalla Ag, Shawn Amundson, Randy Rude and Von Christianson for

Walhalla Co-Op Oil Full-time Shop Help

Mechanic duties, tire repair, & oil changes Wages negotiable FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE Experienced preferred but will train

Pick up application in office or call Floyd or Roxy: 549-2527

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

FT & PT Certified Nursing Assistants All shifts available.

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

helping on the farm when I couldn’t be there. Thank you, also, to the nurses and caregivers at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital. It would be impossible to thank all those individuals who have reached out, showed up and offered condolences; please accept this acknowledgment as a token of my heartfelt appreciation. Trent Peterson _______________________________

FARM ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST Northwest Region We are seeking a full-time Farm Accounting Specialist to join our team in our Northwest region.

Office location is flexible to our Cavalier, Langdon, Grafton or Grand Forks offices, based on the successful candidate location. In this role, you will develop relationships with our agricultural customers, maintain accurate farm accounting records, market our farm accounting service and educate customers on the importance of good records for successful business planning. If you have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business field and zero to two years of relevant experience; have a strong attention to detail; and possess strong communication skills, apply today!

Apply today!

Closing Date: August 31, 2020, 7p.m. CT For full details and to submit your resume, please visit our website at: www.agcountry.com/careers “We Bring More to Your Table” • EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

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

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 19.

Full-time Clinic RN/LPN Flex-time RN/CNA

Wedgewood Manor

Full-time LPN/RN Part/Flex-time RN/LPN Full-time/Part-time CNAs Flex-time CNAs

SIGN ON BONUS! $1,200 Full-Time CNAs $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

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HELP WANTED SHERIFF POSITION IN Benson County. Send applications to County Auditor, Box 206, Minnewaukan, ND 58351 (telephone: 701-4735340). Application deadline Aug. 28, 2020, 4 p.m.

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By Rita Maisel

Postscript to 1934: While looking for something else I found some books that have not been seen for quite a few years. Two of the books were compiled in 1996 for the St. Alphonsus School’s 75th anniversary. One was comprised of letters from alumni, teachers and others. The second one had copies of pictures that hung in the hallways of the school (without identification of names!) and a great deal of trivia which I recognized as stories some of the earliest students had shared with me over the years. Those books probably are in the St. Alphonsus library today or the homes of grandparents and will be very valuable as the school celebrates their 100th anniversary in the coming school year. I do not want to write about the entire history but read through it for clarification of some of our local basketball history.

Writing about the basketball team of 1934, which had players who had transferred from one school to the other to play ball, led to some questions about why they had just not cooped as they do today. While I found no proof either way on this, I believe it was because the state did not recognize a team if all the students were not enrolled in the same school. In years when not enough boys were enrolled to form a team of their own, players would transfer to the other school for that year only. Plus, the original St. Alphonsus School did not have a gymnasium and needed

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to practice at least once a week at the public school. In spite of this problem, basketball has a much earlier history in Langdon than most people realize.

Before the building of St. Alphonsus Church (the present building), there had been a white wooden church which was moved from the west side of the street to the east side to accommodate building the present church in 1903. Basketball, originally thought to be a girl’s sport, had already reached the homes of some Langdon girls who remembered it as a game they played “out by the barn” with the hoop nailed to the barn exterior. More than one player told me they had invented their own rules and did not play girls from other towns. The early players wore high button boots, long skirts and middy blouses with eventually big ribbons in their hair with the ribbon color letting fans know which team they were on. The old church, as a community hall, was used for the games the girls played with spectators standing to watch. You can see their pictures in both the Langdon Jubilee and Centennial books. It did not take long for boys to find this was a good game so almost all the teams we know about in later years were for boys.

The Langdon Public School built in 1912 was constructed of brick with a solid cement foundation and rooms at least partly below ground.

One large room in that area was set aside for physical education. Keep in mind that the building did not have water or indoor plumbing until around 1920 so most sports were of the outdoor variety without the present day locker room facilities.

This larger physical education room had a ceiling not much higher than

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a regular classroom with early electric light fixtures. Ottertail did not arrive until 1926. In other words, it was poorly designed as a basketball facility – more on that later. This facility became several other things when the “new gym” was built in 1938 and 1939 with part of the area given over to Smith-Hughes classes (agriculture and home economics) and part to locker rooms for the gym.

In the meantime, basketball had become popular both in Langdon and in other schools and could be reached by hopping on the train and riding to Milton, Hannah and other nearby towns.

St. Alphonsus School began their building in 1918 and was completed for classes in 1921. To accommodate students from the farms, the upper story of the school became a dormitory with students sleeping on cots and nuns with strict rules, cooking and watching over them. As the school rapidly grew to 200 or more students, some families moved into Langdon for the winter months, and some others rented apartments or rooms at the Bear Hotel (three stories high at that time).

Spending many Sunday afternoons listening to the stories told around the tables in the museum library by early St. Alphonsus students, I had a chance to learn about living in one room with your brothers and sisters, cooking meals on a hot plate, having very little or no money to spend for the week, and hoping they did not run out of food before their parents picked them up on Friday evening. Some of these students were able to work for their room and board while some did odd jobs to earn money, and all mentioned doing a lot of window shopping plus how good the bakeries smelled as they walked by. When they had spending money, they would attend a silent movie at the electric theatre (before the Roxy existed). Sound came from a pianist or a player piano augmented by a sturdy child who pumped to make the machine work. The movie dialogue was printed on the screen.

When younger brothers or sisters did not check in before the curfew or doors closed where they lived, the theatre and the gym under the public school were the first places older children looked for them.

Unless the public school had a game or the one night a week the St. Alphonsus teams had to practice, the

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won over Calvin with a score of 14 to 7. Also of historic importance is mention that the Junior-Senior banquet had ham, scalloped potatoes and strawberry shortcake. The menu was a favorite requested year after year.

1937-1938 was a big basketball year with both boys and girls teams.

Vivian Crawford (graduated in 1937) coached the girls who had lost their top five players to graduation and had to rebuild with Mary Frances Backes, Betty Grace Antony (transferred in from Munich), Ramona Henderson, Betty Mae Hamel, Mary Baldwin, Walterine Chaput and Sylvinna Herres. In this year they had points in every game and lost every game by small margins. That team continued to play all through their high school careers!

The six boys on their 1937-38 team opened the season against the Nekoma team with the upset of the tournament – they won 27 to 24. This was followed by a win over Calvin, and they reached the semi-finals against Hannah, considered a class A team.

Hannah had tall players, and some SAS teams claimed a 5’4” average in height. That left them playing Langdon for third, and the regulation game was tied after four quarters. In the overtime, Art Muensterman brought the Saints a 25-21 victory and won a place on the All-Tournament Team.

Art went on to coach Saints teams in later years. Cecilia Gellner was credited with stories from this era.

Saint Alphonsus girls did play, at times, in a girl’s league that Langdon Public School was not part of. How this happened is not recalled, but we do know there was a link between sports and schools that took state tests. St. Alphonsus took state tests, and Langdon did not – at least not in the years I went to school there.

Basketball for girls entered the scene when Title IX was passed in 1974, and local girls have done well down through the years. It is possible some of the early players from St. Alphonsus will have great-grandchildren playing on local teams in their 100th year.

Another book located was the 1971 Hannah Jubilee Book, which I remember giving to both the museum and the library. Copies have not been found at either place when descendants have visited recently so I hope to find some of the stories in that book that readers have requested.

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gym facility was available and independent teams practiced there as well so younger kids would stand around and watch. A major problem was that the ceiling was so low basketball hot shots would send their ball to the ceiling and hope it would drop back into the net. Quite often the ball would hit a light fixture and leave everyone in the dark. Exciting games. Langdon did not yet have street lights so some remembered carrying that new invention, the flashlight, to find their way home.

In spite of these potential mishaps, the first year St. Alphonsus offered four years of high school they had a boys basketball team and played in the County Tournament of 1931 held at Calvin. Calvin, in the late 1920s and early 1930s, had the most modern gymnasium in Cavalier County.

The 1930-31 St. Alphonsus team had only played three games prior to the tournament. They won the first one and gained a good group of fans in the process. The second game was against Hannah – always a good team. With a good crowd cheering, the Saints won 18-11. Then they had to face the Soo-line boys from Alsen, a smaller town that they thought might be beatable. The score was Alsen 15, Saints 13. The story does not tell how they became the county champs, but the six-man team is pictured with their coach and the winning ball. No names are given. Under the picture is the story of a fundraiser held by the students at SAS that year including the names of nine boys, possibly six of that number made up the team. The fundraiser was for equipment to install a chemistry lab.

The play must have been a success.

Chemistry was offered at St. Alphonsus the next year along with Latin, French and English. Latin was essential for religious, medical or law professions and required by several colleges and universities.

Father Ward is credited with locating an empty building in Loma, purchasing it for the lumber, and, with volunteer or drafted help, taking the building down and using the lumber to build the old St. Alphonsus gym as a community center in 1934. Once completed, it was used by the school, independent groups, for school dances, rummage sales and other events. No mention is made of basketball until a note in the 1936-37 history section which says the first basketball game of the season was

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