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In this issue:

Turn to Page 3 to read the latest from the Langdon City Commission and Langdon Area School Board.

Catch up with football on Pages 8.

Check out the new series about ND politics on Page 11.

Index

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Andrea Jacobson has come up with an amazing outdoor October activity, The Great <mini> Pumpkin Hunt. Mini pumpkins are hidden all around Langdon.

They are numbered, and each has a clue that leads you to the next pumpkin and clue, and the next, until you reach the end. At the end you will find a small prize and the chance to sign up for door prizes.

“This is open to anyone who wants to participate,” said Jacobson. “It doesn’t matter how old you are or where you live - if you think it is something you would enjoy, please participate!”

Jacobson created a Facebook Event page (search “The Great <mini> Pumpkin Hunt”) to spark interest and outline how it works. Here are the rules: 1. Please leave the pumpkins where you find them so that this can be fun for all.

2. All pumpkins are hidden

by Carol Hunter of the Des Moines Register A look at winners of the Pulitzer Prize in the past two years underscores why America needs journalists. It’s not just nationally recognized media giants pursuing stories around the globe that win journalism’s most prestigious honor.

It’s news staffs that are digging out stories about abuses harming people in their local communities.

This year, the Anchorage, Alaska, Daily News, with contributions from ProPublica, won the Pulitzer for public service “for a riveting series that revealed a third of Alaska’s villages had no police protection … and spurred an influx of money and legislative changes.” Also this year, the Gannett Co.’s Louisville, Kentucky, Courier-Journal won the Pulitzer for breaking news reporting “for its rapid coverage of hundreds of last-minute pardons by Kentucky’s governor, showing how the process was marked by opacity, racial disparities and violations of legal norms.” And in 2019, the staff of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Advocate won the Pulitzer for local reporting “for a damning portrayal of the state’s discriminatory conviction system, OUTSIDE. Please do not enter any buildings or open any containers, boxes, etc. They will not be hidden inside anything. Also, please stay off private property and be respectful of others/surroundings while “hunting.”

3. Please only take one treat per child at the end. We want to have enough for all participants.

4. If you have completed this hunt, please keep the surprises

to yourself so that you don’t spoil it for others.

5. If you are stuck and need help finding a pumpkin, please Facebook message Andrea Jacobson or text her at 701-5207413.

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America needs journalists - and America’s jouralists need our support including a Jim Crow-era law, that enabled Louisiana courts to send defendants to jail without jury consensus on the accused’s guilt.”

National Newspaper Week is Oct. 4-10, and this year’s theme is “America Needs Journalists,” a fitting focus as the ranks of journalists dwindle.

Digital disruption has collapsed legacy newspapers’ pri-

at the University of North Carolina. Reporters and editors employed by newspapers dropped by about half.

At the same time, America needs journalists more than ever to fulfill their main mission: to seek and report the truth. Social media delivers Americans some credible, vetted journalism, but it’s mixed in with a bewildering flood of friends’

marily advertising-based business model, and thousands of newspapers and journalism jobs have vanished as a result.

From 2004 to 2019, more than a quarter of the nation’s newspapers folded, leaving behind vast news deserts, according to research by the Hussman School of Journalism and Media

photos, personal opinion, propaganda disguised as news, and wacky conspiracy theories.

At the same time, prominent cable “news” outlets fill prime time with ideology-driven commentary rather than news reporting.

America needs journalists, who are ethically bound to maintain

Make plans to participate in The Great <mini> Pumpkin Hunt

By Linda Timian Republican Writer

Official Newspaper of Cavalier County Published since 1889

Pumpkins will be hidden all around Langdon, so plan to drive to some of the locations. It is open from now until October 24, 2020. On October 25, Jacobson will collect all the pumpkins and draw for door prizes. The winners will be announced on the Facebook Event page and she will try to distribute the prizes to all the winners before Halloween.

“Trying to come up with activities that are social-distancing-safe has been on my mind a lot since all of this started in March,” said Jacobson.

“I just feel bad that everything keeps getting cancelled/postponed. I decided this pumpkin scavenger hunt was something I could do as a fun activity for people that was still relatively safe (from a COVID standpoint). My uncle and aunt, Lynn and Annette Niemann from Crystal graciously donated the pumpkins I used. I also ran this idea by Shannon Duerr to cont. on page 2

independence and impartiality in their reporting. Journalists’ allegiance is to the truth, regardless of whether the facts they find might be perceived as favoring one cause or hurting another. Journalists are human and sometimes fall short, but independently seeking the truth is our north star.

Our readers recognize that America needs journalists to hold government accountable, from the local school board to Congress. As the coronavirus spread this spring, journalists at the Des Moines Register and across the country dug out information about the responses by local hospitals, county boards of health, state government, Congress and the White House. One Register reader wrote, “Thanks for the Register’s reporting on COVID-19 in Iowa. I urge you to have your reporters continue to press on the issue of better transparency from the governor’s office and IDPH (Iowa Department of Public Health). … The public needs better reporting, and we rely on the media to press this.”

Government exists to serve the people, but America needs journalists to navigate the bureaucracy and dig out needed cont. on page 2

Cavalier County Sheriff’s office hires new deputies

By Linda Timian Republican Writer The Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office has hired a new deputy and chief deputy over the past couple months.

Tom Sabo was hired as a Deputy Sheriff for the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department

has been in law enforcement since 2002, working for both Adams County and Benson County Sheriff’s Departments in North Dakota. Sabo said the best part of his job is not being stuck in an office all day and being out and about talking to people.

Shane Gallagher started as

Pictured are new deputies Shane Gallagher and Tom Sabo earlier this summer. Sabo grew up in Bismarck and joined the Army’s 101st Airborne after high school. After getting out of the military, he wanted to continue doing something similar and law enforcement seemed to be a good fit. Sabo

the new Chief Deputy September 14th. Originally from Jamestown, he began doing ride-a-longs with different law enforcement agencies in high school and quickly found that cont. on page 2

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Cavalier County Republican

Civic Meetings Cavalier County Commission Tuesday, Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m.

Cavalier County JDA Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4:00 p.m.

Cavalier County Water Resource Board Thursday, Oct. 8, 8:00 a.m.

Langdon City Commission Monday, Oct. 12, 6:00 p.m.

Munich School District Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:00 a.m.

This information provided as a public service by the Cavalier County Republican.

Hidden Pencil is BACK! The Hidden Pencil is back and is hidden in one of our ads in this issue.

Be sure to look for the pencil in the ads for your chance at $5 in Langdon Bucks!

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During the month of OCTOBER stop over and get some yummy ROXY popcorn on Sundays from 6-8.

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National Newspaper Week ______________________________________continued from Page 1 information. A reader wrote and moving. It was also comAmerica needs more inspirathis to Lee Rood, the Register’s forting and for that I thank you. tional stories like that. This year, Reader’s Watchdog: “Thank You put into words so many of amid a pandemic, newspapers you for your article regarding the things we’re all feeling in have faced unprecedented stimulus checks mailed to de- this painful time.” challenges. Register journalists, ceased people. My mother died America needs journalists press operators and our deliv3/4/2019. I received a $1200 to tell the stories of ordinary ery force have risked their own stimulus check made out to her people who do extraordinary health to ensure our news rewith “DECD” behind her name things. Another of my recent fa- port reaches readers each day. and mailed to me at my home vorite columns from Courtney One reader wrote this to me, “I address. I knew we were not was about Joe Barksdale, now want to thank you and everyentitled to the money, but was in his 90s, who has sold choco- one else for being there through at a loss as to what to do with late chip cookies at the Iowa this crisis. It is so comforting to the check. … Your article pro- State Fair since 1993. For seven open the front door each mornvided the information I needed years, he barely broke even, ing and have my paper there as to return the check to the cor- but he believed in his cookies, usual. … I worry about all of you rect department. THANK YOU. made from his grandmother’s being our lifeline. Please know I always read your articles and recipe. With new locations and that we appreciate everything appreciate the help you give to the twist of piling the cookies you do.” our fellow citizens.” high in a pyramid, sales took off.

America needs journalists, America needs journalists to At the 2019 fair, he sold nearly and it is an honor to be that lifeunite our communities in shar- 2 million cookies. That would be line. ing the common joys and trials impressive enough, but there’s Carol Hunter is the Des of being human. Iowa colum- more: The business netted Moines Register’s executive nist Courtney Crowder wrote a $725,000 in profit last year and editor. She wants to hear your moving piece when the state could have sold for millions. But questions, story ideas or conreached the grim milestone of Barksdale has donated the busi- cerns at 515-284-8545, chunt1,000 deaths from COVID-19. ness to the fair, and his beloved er@registermedia.com, or on One reader wrote, “That was a grandmother’s recipe to the cit- Twitter @carolhunter. beautiful column, raw and real izens of Iowa.

The Great <mini> Pumpkin Hunt _________________________________continued from Page 1 make sure it was feasible and donating more candy for treat and sign up for the door prizes not crazy. Shannon also helped bags and fun stuff for door priz- at the end. Are you ready for me come up with some of the es. She is up to 30 door prizes the first clue? Here it is: hiding spots.” now!

WELCOME TO LANGDON, Jacobson is personally do“I hope everyone enjoys doWe are glad that you’re here. nating the treat bags and 10 ing it as much as I have enjoyed Unless you are the Wicked door prizes. The door prizes are putting it all together,” she said. Witch of the WEST….

Halloween buckets filled with So remember - leave the Then here is your SIGN to discandy, crafts, trinkets, books, pumpkins where they are so the appear! etc. After she posted the event, next person can find them, folHappy Hunting! friends started asking to help, low the clues, pick up your treat New deputies _________________________________________________continued from Page 1 he liked it. and is a state certified trainer “The small town feel of Lang“I am not the type of person on a number of different top- don, great people, and amenithat likes to sit inside all day, so ics including radar detection, ties it has to offer made this deI enjoy the fact that you do not firearms, and defensive tactics. cision easy for me,” he said. “The know what you will be doing Gallagher was previously em- satisfaction of helping someone from one minute to the next,” ployed with the Jamestown solve an issue/problem they are said Gallagher.

Police Department as a patrol having is the best part of my Gallagher has been in law en- officer. He also worked for a pri- job. Providing the public with forcement 9 years, becoming an vate company doing safety au- a quality service that they can officer directly after college. dits and investigations on work- trust and be satisfied with is my “During my career I have place injuries. He had worked ultimate goal with each call that mainly focused on the train- in the Cavalier County Sheriff’s I handle. I am thankful for how ing aspect of law enforcement,” Department before and came I have been welcomed into the said Gallagher. He has created back to take the position of community and excited about new officer training programs Chief Deputy. being back in Cavalier County.”

Community Calendar October

The St. Alphonsus Fall Supper scheduled for October 11, has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

3-10 – Torah Keepers are invited to Yahuah’s annual festival. Location & time call 218-766-8176 5 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake 5 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, Alsen Elevator Office Building, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

5 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, Milton Fire Dept., 10:15-11:30 a.m.

5 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, Nekoma Pain Releiver, 12-1 p.m.

6 – Free Alzheimer’s Webinar/Virtual Presentation. Call to register: 800-272-3900, Noon 6 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m.

7 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 7 – Cavalier County Public Health - Free COVID-19 Static Testing, Call 256-2402, 9-11 a.m.

7 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, CC Senoir Meals Garage, 12-7 p.m. (drive through) 7 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Shopping 8:45-10:45 a.m.

8 – Taco-Bag Benefit for Paul Schneider, 711 3rd St (across from the ROXY). Take-out/curbside 11 a.m.

8 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, Calvin Farmers Union Oil, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

8 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, Osnabrock Fire Hall, 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

9 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 9 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, CCPH Office Langdon, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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

12 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 12 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, Sarles Legion Hall, 9-10 a.m.

12 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, Hannah Cafe, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

13 – Free Alzheimer’s Webinar/Virtual Presentation. Call to register: 800-272-3900, 6-7:30 p.m.

13 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, Munich Ambulance Center, 9-10 a.m.

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

14 – Zion Lutheran Church, Munich, Annual Fall Bazaar has been cancelled 14 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 14 – Cavalier County Public Health - Free COVID-19 Static Testing, Call 256-2402, 9-11 a.m.

14 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 14 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m.

15 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, CCPH Office Langdon, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

16 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 16 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, Wales Hall, 9-10 a.m.

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

19 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake 19 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, CCPH Office Langdon, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

20 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Zoom Board Meeting at 1 p.m. Open to public

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Langdon City Commission hears from Moore Engineering at last meeting

By Adam Johnston Republican Writer The Langdon City Commission met Monday, September 28 to hear proposals regarding Moore Engineering street projects and the official declaration of an open city commission spot.

Among the routine department reports City Auditor Roxanne Hoffarth announced that the State of North Dakota awarded the City of Langdon City of the Year for 2020 at the League of Cities Convention last Friday the 25th.

The water department brought up information regarding city water towers. A crack has been repaired in one of two water towers. Sheet metal welded in place was a sufficient fix. However, technicians suggested the city should consider rehabilitation work on at least one tower.

Pending a full report on cost and extension of repairs, it was noted the last rehab date had been over 15 years ago. It was mentioned maintenance on these systems typically lasts around 15 to 20 years. A report on this matter will be presented to the Commission at a future date.

Andrew Aakre of Moore Engineering joined the Commission meeting to report on developments regarding corrective measures needed to contractor work completed on the city street project. He noted it’s now getting too late in the construction season to complete any meaningful level of work. Therefore, no corrective work will be implemented until next year. To keep pressure on the issue until next spring, he suggested setting up a call with a bonding company.

With this move, the bonding company would take over the construction contract, retaining the roughly $200,000 waiting to be utilized. The takeover would mean the bonding company would finish the contract with the city only paying the re-

mainder of what was previously contractually agreed to. Any additional cost would be settled between the bond agency and the construction contractor. In addition to this, Aakre noted that the USDE approved a grant for $80,000. This sum would cover 1-2 more blocks of work. It was recommended the city return to general contractor Spruce Valley Corporation for a bid on a smaller project to assess what can be completed next spring.

Aakre also submitted that with three signatures of approval, a low rate 2% loan from the USDE could be applied for to put toward three potential water main related projects. With this, three signatures were obtained.

The remainder of the meeting dealt primarily with two subjects. The first being the ongoing discussion on billing utilities to business tenants operating within city limits. The issue at hand is in regards to properties with multiple businesses operating within a shared space. A shared space would be classified as two or more businesses in one building sharing some level of utilities. Currently, utilities are structured that each individual business pay $98 for utilities. Utilities represent water, sewer, garbage, streetlights, and mosquito spraying. It has been argued that multiple businesses operating in a shared space shouldn’t be required to pay the same fee as single businesses utilizing the same level of utilities. While the Commission understands this argument, they’ve yet to hone in on a plan moving forward. It was noted that these shared businesses still benefit from some level of utilities. It was proposed the possibility that each property be billed the base $98 with an additional fee for each business operating within it. If this were the case, as the city conducts business with property owners and not individual businesses, the landowner would see the

Langdon Area School Board holds special meeting

By Adam Johnston Republican Writer On Tuesday, September 29, the Langdon Area School Board met in a special meeting to discuss COVID related policies in regards to close contact during athletic events. The Activities Committee met the previous evening where they created a possible addendum to the Return to School Plan to present to the board.

Formally submitted as Return to School Addendum 1A, this addendum is in regards to the blanket identification of teams as a close contact risk in the event of exposure to COVID positive opposing individuals. The addendum recognizes the board follows the CDC's current 6-foot social distancing recommendation and the 15-minute cumulative exposure for individuals to be considered a possible close contact case. They would not, however, “recognize or accept the blanket identification of individuals through competitive contact with opponents for consideration of close contact” without utilizing the previously stated standards. This essentially means if a member of an opposing team tests COVID positive, the board does not consider our entire participating team as potential candidates for close contact exposure unless close contact can be proven by recommended standards. Furthermore, it states the board acknowledges participation in these programs as voluntary, and participation in them may result in higher levels of COVID exposure. Therefore, parents do retain the right to withdraw their child from activities as they see fit.

The presentation of this opened a conversation on how the school should act in the event of opponent exposure. It was decided, when official close contact

exposure occurs, all coaches, players, and parents will be notified. Furthermore, a letter may be sent home with participants to be signed off by their parents then returned by the following practice or game if they wish to continue participation. Also noted, with the unpredictable nature of exposure notices, this system might pose a time constraint on receiving consent by signature.

For example, an exposure notice could happen as teams are en route to an event. A remedy to this was the acceptance of verbal consent by phone, an action that isn’t unprecedented and has been utilized in the past.

Several issues with this addendum were also discussed. The first being the fact that when the school is notified of exposure, it isn’t specific in nature. It only states a member or members of an opposing team have tested positive and whether or not they were on the court. It does not state individuals affected or the duration of their participation.

This is problematic, as specific details such as duration and individual are a key element in determining unique individual exposure over blanket exposure.

A resolution to this has not been formed. Additionally, it was questioned whether opposing teams will be given the same choice to participate in competition if potential positive individuals are allowed to play under this addendum. As a response, it was suggested that communication between schools exist in this regard, but whether actual individual consent is possible, it is unclear.

Ultimately, Dave Hart presented a motion to accept Addendum 1A, requesting a roll call vote. The board voted unanimously in favor, and the motion was carried.

They then adjourned to begin revising the Return to School Plan.

price increase. As landlords, they then would decide if they wish to pass the additional charge on to tenants. In this scenario, salons utility fees would cover all rented chairs under one business entity. Other properties, such as the FM Mall, for example, would still be required to pay the full $98 per tenant as each entity has individual access to all available utilities.

Finally, the Commission officially reported an open commissioner spot. Chris Vandal resigned from his position as commissioner on Sept. 14. Currently, there are two individuals interested in filling the role. Under century code 40.09.10 it is stated the Commission has two choices to fill this position. The first would be a special city election to determine an individual.

This option would need to be executed within 15 days of position vacancy and would also require a petition signed by 5% of qualified electors, being determined by the number of votes cast in the last city election. This is provided it is submitted within the 15-day window of vacancy and occurs 6 months before an official election. Per code 40.09.10, after the 15-day timeframe, the Commission's second option would be to choose an interim individual to fill the seat until the next general election.

While the seat appears to have been vacated over 15 days ago, the Commission has interpreted the Century Code to reflect 15 days from officially reporting the opening. This occurred at the meeting on September 28. The commission will appoint a new commissioner at the next city commission meeting barring no complaints from the general public.

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Passing the gavel

New Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce President Peggy Davis presented a plaque and gavel to outgoing president Morgan Zeis during the Chamber’s Annual Banquet Sept. 24 held via zoom due to the COVID-19 restrictions.

Employee of the Year

Todd Borchardt was presented with the Employee of the Year Award at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet on Sept. 24.

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FLU SHOT CLINICS

The flu season will soon be here and it’s time to think about getting your flu vaccination this fall.

The Cavalier County Public Health Office has flu clinics scheduled on the following dates:

For questions, call the public health office at 256-2402

October 5 - Alsen at the Elevator Office building from 8:30 – 9:30 October 5 – Milton Senior Citizens Center from 10:15 – 11:30 October 5 – Nekoma at the Pain Reliever from 12:30 – 1:00 October 7 – Langdon Senior Meals and Services garage from 12 – 7 (drive through) October 8 – Calvin at Farmers Union Oil Company from 8:30 – 9:30 October 8 – Osnabrock at the Fire Hall from 11:45 – 12:30 October 9 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 8:00 – 4:30 October 12 – Sarles at the Sarles Legion Hall from 9:00 – 10:00 October 12 – Hannah at the Hannah Café from 10:30 – 11:30 October 13 – Munich Ambulance Center from 9:00 – 10:00 October 15 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 8:00 – 4:30 October 16 – Wales at Wales Hall from 9:00 – 10:00 October 19 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 8:00 – 7:00 October 23 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 8:00 – 4:30 October 26 - Cavalier County Public Health Office from 800 – 4:30 October 29 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 800 – 4:30 November 6 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 8:00 – 4:30 November 13 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 8:00 – 4:30 November 19 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 8:00 – 4:30 November 23 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 8:00 – 4:30

Masks are REQUIRED to attend clinics.

Curbside vaccination available upon request.

Save time and fill out your forms ahead of time! cavaliercountyhealth.com/flu-clinic-forms

Opinion

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19th Amendment centennial: voting rights must be won, preserved The nationwide celebration of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment reminds us of an old, familiar lesson about American politics. The achievement of voting rights requires perseverance and energy, effective strategy and organization, moral appeal and political leverage.

It shouldn’t be this way, of course, not in a democracy and certainly not if our nation truly aspires to fulfill the commitment to “equality” and “equal protection,” egalitarian principles exalted in the Declaration of Independence and the 14th Amendment. But, the human condition, factors of sexism, racism and an appetite for political power, to the exclusion of principles of fairness and decency, require it.

The battle for women’s suffrage, waged since the early 19th Century and championed, at least formally, since the Seneca Falls Convention in July of 1848, boasted women of exceptional talents, whose names –Lucretia Mott, Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alice Paul, Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth, among others—deserve special prominence in textbooks and political discussions across our nation.

Altruism is seldom a force in American politics. White men, who held state legislative seats, were not interested in sharing power with women. Many, of course, harbored sexist prejudices. Women were not knowledgeable. Women were not rational. Women were too delicate to participate in the hurly-burly, dirty world of politics. Women en-

joyed representation through votes cast by their husbands. A woman’s place was in the home; the Creator had assigned them the role of child rearing.

Racism constituted yet another significant obstacle to women’s suffrage. The ratification of the 15th Amendment, which had enfranchised Black men, inspired throughout the South fears of white subjugation. Extending the franchise to Black women would make life far worse, southern legislators warned, because Black women would form a monolithic voting block, rendering whites subordinate to both Black men and women.

In 1873, U.S. Sen. A. A. Sargent of California, was persuaded by Susan B. Anthony, in the course of a chance encounter in a railroad box car, to introduce a bill granting women the right to vote. Initially, the bill found little support. Despite the moral power of their cause, suffragists lacked political leverage on a national scale. Members of the Senate, for example, were largely impervious to the appeals of the suffragists; indeed, they were nearly untouchable. The buffer was created by the Constitution, which provided for election of Senators by state legislators--the same lawmakers who rejected the suffragist lobby in their respective states.

That began to change in the last years of the 19th Century, as western states, beginning with Wyoming, extended the franchise to women. The political implications of women’s suffrage in roughly a half-dozen states over the next decade were becoming clear. Women exercising the right to vote went to work on behalf of their sisters, lobbying representatives of other states, as well as members of Congress, to embrace suffrage for women. Their organizational skills, energy and dedication were impressive.

The handwriting was on the wall.

The ratification of the 17th Amendment, which provided for the direct election of US Senators, part of the Progressive Period’s em-

phasis on democratic values and practices, provided an unanticipated boost for women’s suffrage.

Suddenly, candidates for the Senate, including incumbents, were forced to confront the implications of their positions on women’s suffrage for when women gained the right to vote, they did not want to find themselves on the wrong side of the issue. After ratification of the Direct Election Amendment, senators had to take account of the views of voters across the state, not merely those of a few chums and cronies in the state capital.

The suffragists also found powerful leverage in the cause and rhetoric of World War I, which President Woodrow Wilson characterized as “the war to make the world safe for democracy.” If Americans were fighting for democracy throughout the world, why not fight for it at home? How could America deny the franchise to 50 percent of its population and assert its status as a democratic nation? The citizenry required consistency in word and deed. Caught in the cross-fire of wartime rhetoric and ideals, opposition to the 19th Amendment began to melt away.

The pursuit of gender equality in America continues. Passage of the 19th Amendment represented a milestone some 200 years in the making. Its achievement reminds us of the need for perseverance in fighting for voting rights—for all Americans. Today, evidence of their fragility surrounds us. ~~~ Adler is president of The Alturas Institute, created to advance American Democracy through promotion of the Constitution, civic education, equal protection and gender equality.

Send questions about the Constitution to this newspaper and he will attempt to answer them in subsequent columns.

This column is provided by the North Dakota Newspaper Association and Humanities North Dakota.

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Upside Down Under

By Marvin Baker

In the vast lane…

Do you ever look at a map of North Dakota? I mean, do you ever sit down, open it up and analyze it as if there was a college exam on it tomorrow? Silly question, right? We all look at a map when we are going someplace. But this isn’t checking what highway you’re going to be on.

This is about exploring how big this state really is.

When we first moved to Minot in 2000, we were shocked to find that Williston was another 125 miles to the west and to think there is another 15 miles from there to the Montana state line? Devils Lake is 125 miles east of Minot and to think that Grand Forks is another 90 miles east of that?

So doing my rough and fuzzy math, that’s 340 miles across the state on U.S. Highway 2.

The southern tier from west to east is even longer. Beach to Fargo is shown on the map as 350 miles. It’s not quite as long from north to south, but keep in mind, the distances are remarkable when you think about it. It’s more than 200 miles from the South Dakota state line south of Oakes to Maida, which is 17 miles north of Langdon on the Canadian border.

But here’s something to think about. If you stack up the distances from one corner of North Dakota to the other, the mileage goes up considerably. Think about driving from Crosby to Wahpeton. According to the map, it’s 436 miles from Crosby to Wahpeton, and that’s not even border to border. Westby, on the Montana state line, is 32 miles west of Crosby. So if you went from Westby to Wahpeton, you would be driving 468 miles. That’s the equivalent of Bismarck to Lusk, Wyoming or Minot to Saskatoon. And to think there is another 33 miles from Wahpeton to the state’s corner where Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota meet.

If you go northeast to southwest, the distance is even more vast. Cavalier to Bowman is listed as being 449 miles. OK, that’s a long way. But then, there’s another 24 miles from Cavalier to Pembina and 16 miles south of Bowman before you see the sign that says Great Faces Great Places. That’s a whopping 489 miles from one corner of the state to the

other. That’s the equivalent of going from Fargo to Des Moines, Iowa or going from Grand Forks to Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Many of us watch state basketball tournaments on TV every year. In recent years they’ve added volleyball and football. Last year the Langdon Cardinal football team traveled all the way to Bowman for a high school playoff game on a cold afternoon.

Think about driving that far on a November day for approximately three hours and then turning back for the long ride home. Even if you win the game, it’s a long ride home.

It begs the question, should high school sports teams even be traveling those kinds of distances? Maybe that’s a question for the sports world to figure out.

The good news is, there is a lot of North Dakota between these points. Even if you are traveling on the concrete highway, there are things to stop and see along the way.

Most often, however, on a trip of several hundred miles, we don’t really schedule the time to make stops.

Maybe we should. There is a lot to see, and you might be surprised at what you discover off the beaten path. And I’m not talking about the well-publicized tourist spots.

The threshing show at New Rockford, Old Settlers Day in Center, Community Day in Hazelton, Light Up the Night in Grand Forks, Frost Fire Summer Theater in Walhalla, Pioneer Day in Kenmare, Harvest Holiday in Edgeley and the annual turtle races in Turtle Lake are all fun places to visit with lots of things going on at the same time. We all love Medora; we enjoy the National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown, kids get a big thrill out of visiting the state capitol and climbing to the top floor, and there’s North Dakota’s best-kept secret in Lake Metigoshe. Those are all wonderful places to visit, but we don’t often realize that our state has a lot to offer for its people and for out of town visitors.

We can all take comfort in knowing that we have some special places here like the railroad trestle bridges at Valley City and Minot, the Garrison Dam and crossing on N.D. Highway 200, Devils Lake no matter what season and have you ever seen the McClusky Canal? The next time you are traveling across the state, build in some time to take one of these short and fascinating detours.

If you do it one time, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.

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Rarely are lawmakers across the political spectrum so unified. And rarely do they act so rapidly.

As we commemorate National Newspaper Week, I’ve been considering the question why America Needs Journalists. My thoughts seem to always return to a 16-year-old Tennessee girl.

And injustice.

A couple of years ago, my team at The Tennessean in Nashville launched an extensive investigative project.

Under an arcane state law that was virtually unchanged since 1858, people awaiting trial in Tennessee county jails could be shipped to state prison if a judge deemed the local jail “insufficient” to handle their medical problems, mental illness or behavioral issues.

In a state with 95 counties, even today most of them rural, this thoughtprocess might seem to have merit. Who would expect small counties to have the advanced resources of a metropolitan setting? And the training? And then there’s the cost.

Judges routinely remanded those detained for “safekeeping” elsewhere.

They were kept in solitary confinement.

Without ever having been convicted of a crime, these “safekeepers” were sometimes locked up for years. The medical “problem” for some was that they were pregnant. Many were sick.

And, worst of all, some were children.

Our investigation, done in conjunction with The Marshall Project, not only led to sweeping legal change, it revealed the state was housing minors awaiting trial in adult prisons — including one 16-year-old girl who was shackled when allowed outside her cell to shower three times a week. For two hours a day, she received her education through a pie hole in her small cell. For 23 hours a day, she lived in a small cell.

Alone.

From January 2011 through 2017, more than 320 people in Tennessee were declared safekeepers, with 86 in 2017 alone. The law, intended to relieve a financial burden on local jails and get vulnerable pre-trial detainees care not available in small towns, shocked lawmakers who had never before heard of the practice.

The state had no formal process to review the prisoners’ status. The average stay was 328 days, according to state records. Local judges were unaware of the consequences of their orders and assumed prisoners were receiving specialized care.

Following exhaustive reporting

which included numerous public records requests, database reporting, interviews with family members, law enforcement and attorneys, and painstaking communication with inmates via the postal service, the hidden truth about safekeeping emerged.

We learned many of the children came from families that had no resources for bail. Such was the case for Rosalyn Holmes, who faced a dubious felony charge. What was known for certain was that her family did not have the means to post a $60,000 bond.

So that made her a Safekeeper, which also meant she was placed in an adult prison more than 50 miles away from her home in Memphis.

Immediately following the publication of the first of what became a series of investigative stories, former Gov. Bill Haslam called on legislators to make changes to the system. They came together quickly to do so.

“It’s one of those things that literally I didn’t know how it worked,” the governor said at the time. “We’re trying to look to see what we can do with those juveniles — nobody would say it’s a good idea to have a juvenile end up in solitary confinement in an adult prison.”

In fact, the governor said, it made “no sense.”

Our investigation was published in February. By May, the governor signed a bill banning juveniles awaiting trial in adult prisons and mandating a judicial review every 30 days of all safekeeping orders.

At the same time, the head of Tennessee’s prison system announced an end to arbitrarily placing all safekeepers in solitary confinement. Instead, prisons began to evaluate each safekeeper individually before deciding their status.

About the same time, Rosalyn Holmes was released on bail. A human rights group had paid for her bond. She went back to school, got a part-time job.

She lived with her family.

Last month, all charges against Holmes were dismissed. She was never indicted.

America needs journalists because stories like these need to be told. Injustice abounds.

Michael A. Anastasi is vice president and editor of The Tennessean in Nashville and regional editor of the USA TODAY Network in the South.

The Los Angeles News Group won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting under his leadership.

Agriculture

Cavalier County Republican

NDSU Extension Notes

Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension

Check for Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN)- Free Sampling Program Available With the identification of Brown Stem Rot (BSR) and Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) of soybeans in Cavalier County it has become more important that growers check their fields for SCN. Research shows that there is a high degree of association between the above two diseases and SCN which means that the presence of SCN in a field might lead to increased susceptibility of soybeans to these diseases.

Soybean growers are encouraged to sample for soybean cyst nematode (SCN) this growing season, and NDSU Extension and the North Dakota Soybean Council are working together again to coordinate a soybean cyst nematode (SCN) soil testing program.

SCN is the #1 yield robber of soybeans in the US, causing approximately $1B in yield loss to the US soybean crop every year.

It’s a parasitic worm that was first found in North Dakota in 2003 and continues to spread through North Dakota. If identified, management tools (including genetic resistance, crop rotation and seed treatments) are available. There are two reasons to sample for SCN. First, if you have never checked for SCN, soil sampling is the easiest way to determine if you have the nematode. Second, if you know you have SCN, it is a useful tool to determine how well your management tools are working (are

Monday, October 5, 2020 – Page 5

CORRECTION

In Anitha Chirumamilla’s article for the New NDAWN Station in Aug. 31 edition, she had the credit of the landowner as Brian Kram, but it was actually Tony and Gene Kram’s family land that the station was set up/on.

Reimbursement available for organic certification costs

your egg levels dropping?).

Anyone interested in soil sampling for SCN can pick up to three pre-labeled SCN soil test bags from the County Extension office. The laboratory fees from SCN samples submitted though the sampling program are covered by the North Dakota Soybean Council. A total of 2,000 SCN soil test bags will be available to growers on a first come first serve basis.

To submit a sample; fill the bag with soil, provide site information, and send the bag to the partner lab (Agvise). Results will be mailed directly to the submitting growers.

Notably, laboratory fees are covered for samples submitted in the pre-labeled bags only, so it is critical to pick them up from the county Extension office.

The egg levels and geospatial positions from previous years samples that were used to generate SCN distribution maps in North Dakota

show ‘hot spots’ in much of the SE and EC part of the state, and movement west and north (Figure 1).

In 2020, we will use egg level data and add to the map. Importantly, NDSU does not have access to any personal information – just the egg level and geospatial data to generate a map.

This SCN sampling program began in 2013 and has been instrumental in understanding where SCN is located in the state. To date, close to 4,000 samples have been submitted by North Dakota growers, and about 1/3 of those have had some level of nematode eggs.

If a grower finds SCN, the use of genetic resistance, crop rotation and nematicide seed treatments are available to help manage the disease.

Growers are encouraged to use this free sampling offer for SCN. Thanks to the North Dakota Soybean Council for funding the effort.

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said that applications are now being accepted for reimbursement of organic certification costs through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program for fiscal year 2020.

“Organic farmers, ranchers, processors and handlers can receive up to $500 of the organic certification costs paid between Oct. 1, 2019 and Sept. 30, 2020,” Goehring said.

Certification assures consumers that products are produced by recognized organic methods. Certification enables organic producers and processors to label and sell their products with a federal organic seal.

Such products typically command a higher price in the marketplace.

Applicants must provide a 2020 cost share application form, a copy of a dated certificate or letter from a certifier verifying certification between Oct. 1, 2019 and Sept. 30, 2020, an itemized statement showing payment between October 1, 2019 and Sept. 30, 2020, and a completed IRS W-9 Form for new applicants. Applications must be postmarked by October 31, 2020 but are

reimbursed on a first-come, firstserve basis until funds are depleted.

Applicants who are certified by International Certification Services or the Organic Crop Improvement Association Chapter 1 should apply for reimbursement through the certifier. These organizations certify most North Dakota organic producers. All other producers should contact Deanna Gierszewski at the North Dakota Department of Agriculture at 701-328-2191 or degierszewski@nd.gov.

Goehring said the program provides North Dakota producers with $70,800 for certification reimbursement for 2020.

More information, including program guidelines and application forms, are available on the North Dakota Department of Agriculture website at https://www.nd.gov/ ndda/marketing-information-division/organics/organic-certification-cost-share-program.

Potential applicants that do not wish to apply through the North Dakota Department of Agriculture can request assistance from the Farm Service Agency.

Markets

Winter Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.31 Hard Spring Wheat . . . . . . . . . 5.08 Feed Barley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NA Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.64 Canola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.35

FOR SALE BY BIDS

Weather

H L P Fri., Sept. 25 72 47 0 Saturday 75 51 0 Sunday 73 49 .08 Monday 58 45 0 Tuesday 55 45 0 Wednesday 66 39 0 Thursday 53 26 .05

Remove all hay bales by Nov. 1 All hay bales on North Dakota highway rights of way, must be removed by Sunday, November 1, 2020. Hay bales remaining on rights of way after November 1, will be removed as directed by the NDDOT District Engineer.

The bales need to be removed for snow management and safety reasons. North Dakota Century Code prohibits hay from being placed in the right of way except on the outer edge. Large round bales must not be placed on in-slopes or within 60 feet from the outside edge of the driving lane.

160± Acres • Cavalier County, North Dakota

LAND FOR SALE BILLINGS TOWNSHIP, CAVALIER COUNTY

Bids due Wednesday, October 7, 2020 by 1:00 PM

The following tract of farm land will be offered for sale on bids: DESCRIPTION: Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Seventeen (17), Township One Hundred Fifty-nine North (159N), Range Fifty-nne West (59W).

TILLABLE ACRES – 155.6 CROP Wheat Barley Canola Total Base Acres

BASE ACREAGE 84.82 37.56 33.22 155.6

PLC YIELD 41 43 1796

SELLERS TO TRANSFER ALL MINERAL ACRES OWNED. Written bids for the entire tract should be submitted to Scott Stewart, P.O. Box 151, 306 9th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249-0151 on or before October 9, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. There will be NO ORAL BIDDING. Terms: The successful bidder(s) will be required to sign a Purchase Agreement and pay Ten (10%) of the purchase price. Balance of the purchase price will be payable November 20, 2020.

An Abstract of Title, certified to date, will be provided to Buyer upon execution of the Purchase Agreement.

A packet with additional information is available at the office of Scott Stewart (701) 256-2851.

SELLERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS

LARGE & EXCELLENT ESTATE AUCTION

Saturday, October 17, 2020 – 10:00 a.m.

Location: Langdon ND – 9494 Country Club Rd. - From Langdon: (Junction center of town) 2 miles north to Golf Course, ½ mile East, 1/8 mile south Owner: Dr. Terry & Marcy Lorenz Estate – 701-729-7684 for Bill Auctioneer's Note: Dr. Terry Lorenz was a long-time dentist of the Langdon community. Over the years he enjoyed maintaining his well-kept acreage as well as horses, wood working, sleighs, buggy’s, and many other things. This estate features an excellent variety to satisfy most all tastes. Mark your calendar, plan today to attend.

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HARLEY DAVIDSON, PICKUP & HORSE TRAILER - Road King Harley Davidson motorcycle - 1988 Chevy Fleetstar pickup, 94952 miles - Triggs tandem axle horse trailer, good floor VERY NICE FURNITURE, APPLIANCES & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS JD LAWN MOWERS, TILLERS, SNOWBLOWER, LAWN & GARDEN REFURBISHED NICE ANTIQUE FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES

TRACTORS & OTHER MISC. FARM ITEMS - Allis Chalmers A-C7000 2WD w/ cab, 3 pt., 6234 hrs.

- 1212 David Brown w/ 700 Job Master loader, tires near new, 3 pt., 1180 hrs.

- Antique Fordson, 3 pt.

- 3 pt. Farm King snow blower - 506 JD 3 pt. brush mower - 3 pt. tree cultivator - 3 pt. Weco Mfg. hay fork - Log splitter, heavy duty

HORSE DRAWN SLEIGHS, CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, MISC. ITEMS STORED INSIDE - Antique horse carriage/buggy, 2 seats, canopy, mint - Red sleigh, “Rudolph” Santa’s Reindeer Edition, mint - Sleigh, very nice - Black cutter, nice - Several wood buggies, very nice - Several horse carts - Saddles & blankets - Many asst. bridles, harness, lead ropes, etc.

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• Linden Township land • Predominant soil is Hamerly-Tonka complex, productive Class IIe soil • Available for 2021 crop year For property details, please contact:

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Office: (701) 237-0059 • Fargo, North Dakota

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FARMLAND FOR SALE osford TOWNSHIP, CAVALIER COUNTY Farmland located in Osford Township, Cavalier County will be offered for sale on oral bids October 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM in the office of R. Scott Stewart, PC, 306 9th Avenue, Langdon, ND. Bidding site may be moved to the Cavalier Courity Courthouse if additional space is needed.

LAND FOR SALE: All of Section Ten (10), Township One Hundred Fifty-nine North (I 59N), Range Fifty-eight West (58W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota, LESS 10.1 acres, more or less, in the East Half of the Southeast Quarter (E1/2SE1\4), Section Ten (10), Township One Hundred Fifty-nine North (l59N), Range Fifty-eight West (58W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota.

The property will be offered for sale in the following order: Tract #1: Southwest Quarter (SW1\4), Section Ten (10), Township One Hundred Fifty-nine North (I59N), Range Fifty-eight West (58W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota.

Tract #2: Northwest Quarter (NW1\4), Section Ten (10), Township One Hundred Fifty-nine North (159N), Range Fifty-eight West (58W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota.

Tract #3: Southeast Quarter (SE1\4), Section Ten (10), Township One Hundred Fifty-nine North (159N), Range Fifty-eight West (58W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota.

Tract #4: Northeast Quarter (NE1 \4), Section Ten (10), Township One Hundred Fifty-nine North (159N), Range Fifty-eight West (58W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota.

The successful bidder for Tract # 1 will have the opportunity to purchase one or more of the remaining tracts for the same price per tillable acre.

Tracts remaining will be offered for sale in the same manner.

INFORMATION: CROPLAND - 605.34 CROP BASE ACRES Wheat 223.10 Soybeans 82.71 Canola 123.39 Total Base Acres 429.20 Base acres will be prorated based upon cropland acres per quarter.

PLC YIELD 61 36 2227

MINERAL RIGHTS: SELLERS ARE RETAINING ANY AND ALL MINERAL RIGHTS Property is leased through the 2022 crop year. Sellers will assign their rights under the lease to the successful bidder(s). Additional infonnation regarding lease tenns can be obtained from Scott Stewart Law Office.

Bidders should submit a written bid per quarter, and provide contact infonnation, to Scott Stewart at 306 9th Avenue, P.O. Box 151, Langdon, ND 58249-0151 or at e-mail address:sstewart@nd.gov before October 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Bidders will be given the opportunity to orally increase their bids at that time. The successful bidder(s) will be asked to execute a purchase agreement and provide earnest money equal to ten percent (10%) of the purchase price. The balance is payable on or before December 4, 2020. Abstracts will be provided to the successful bidder(s) by October 22,2020.

SELLERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS

Church

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Owen N. Goeser

Cavalier County Republican

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, September 28, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Devils Lake for Owen N. Goeser, 77, of Devils Lake and Munich, who passed away early Monday morning, September 21, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

Burial was at Trier Cemetery, rural Calio.

Owen Nicholas Goeser, son of Chrysanth and Rose (Wengler) Goeser, was born on November 29, 1942, at Devils Lake. He grew up in the Munich area and attended a country school through the 4th

grade. He then attended Devils Lake Public School and graduated from Central High School with the class of 1961. He joined the North Dakota Army National Guard on July 28, 196, and was called to active duty on February 24, 1962.

He served stateside as a Supply Clerk and had special training in Military Justice. He was honorably discharged from active duty on August 23, 1962, but continued to serve with the NDANG, 3662D Ordnance Company until his honorable discharge on July 27, 1967, with the rank of Specialist Four.

He was united in marriage to his beloved Elizabeth “Betty” Eisele on January 4, 1964, at Devils Lake.

They established their home on the farm in Munich until moving to

Devils Lake in 2014. While living in Devils Lake, he worked for Robertson Lumber and also at the Gamble Robinson Wholesale Grocery.

However, his passion was farming, and from 1968 until the time of his death, Owen was a good steward of the land he was blessed with. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Munich and St. Joseph Catholic Church after moving to Devils Lake. He was a CCD teacher and served as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist until his death. He also was very active in the pro-life movement. He dedicated 37 years to the local Rural Electric Board and several years on the State Electrical Board. He loved his Lord, his family and was truly humbled by the many blessings in

Cavalier County Ministerial Association You are invited to come worship with us.

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

Father Michael Hickin Mass Times

Catechism Saturday 7:30 p.m.

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

St. Edward’s in Nekoma Saturday - 5 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Justice, Ben, Audrey, Owen, Charis, Jack, Rhett, Nikhilah, Aven, Elliot, Heston; brothers George (Rose) Goeser of Moorhead, Minn. and Maurice (Bernelda) Goeser of Princeton, Minn.; and in-laws Mary Ann MacDonald, Jo (Earl) Olson - all of Devils Lake, Hattie (Dave) MacDonald and Eileen Burt - all of Lake Oswego, Ore. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters-in-law Peter and Rebecca Goeser and Ernest and Beatrice Goeser, brotherin-law Darrel Burt and father-inlaw and mother-in-law John and Regina Eisele.

Gilbertson Funeral Home of Devils Lake was in charge of arrangements.

Adelene (Addie) Kepler

CHURCH DIRECTORY

1124 5th St 701.256.5060

his life. We are saddened by his death but know the promises of God as He says, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Owen is survived by his loving family: his wife of 56 years, Betty; his sons: Rodney and Gitta Goeser of Buxton, Loren and Nicole Goeser, Alan and Angie Goeser and Brian Goeser and special friend Christy Larocque - all of Munich; 10 grandchildren: Luke (Jenna) Chase of Grand Forks, Chantell (Tony) Haider of Minneapolis Minn., Hayley Chase of Minneapolis, Amber (Mark) Thompson of Hatton, Natasha Goeser of Fargo, Jesse (Alicia) Goeser, Jakob Goeser, Shaun Goeser - all of Munich, Kelan (Cassidy) Goeser of Munich and Tyler Goeser of Selina KS; 11 great-grandchildren:

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

Funeral services will be held at the Parkway Funeral Service Chapel in Bismarck at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020, for Adelene L. (Addie) Kepler, 95, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 29, 2020. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 4 from 1-3 p.m. and from 1-2 p.m. on Monday.

Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Bismarck.

Adelene Lenore Lundely was born March 4, 1925, at Osnabrock, the daughter of Henry and Janetta Lundeby. She graduated from Osnabrock High School in 1943. She attended State University and began her teaching career in the North Dakota towns of Starkweather and Larimore. She married Harold Kepler on August 29, 1948. They lived in Grand Forks and Larimore and Evanston, Ill. before moving to Bismarck in 1953. Both of them were employed as teachers in the Bismarck Public Schools. She taught at Saxvik Elementary School for 31 years and completed her 37 year teaching career in Bismarck. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Mary in Bismarck in 1972, graduating with honors then continued to take graduate courses towards a Master’s Degree in Education. Most of her life was devoted to her family and her teaching career. She became a member of McCabe United Methodist

Church in 1953, where she served on various church committees and taught Sunday School classes. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women, McCabe Circles, Bismarck Education Association, North Dakota Education Association, National Education Association, Missouri Slope Shrine Auxiliary, Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers and the North Dakota Retired Teachers’ Association. Most of her time was spent with her students at school, but she also participated in chaperoning her husband’s Bismarck Century High School Band tours and enjoyed entertaining the Patriot Band members.

Adelene is survived by her son, Keith (Phyllis) Kepler, Bismarck; her sister, Eileen Fahnlander, Fargo; her brothers, Marvin (Jeanette) Lundeby, Osnabrock and Curt (Pat) Lundeby, Sioux Falls, S.D.; and a cousin, Miles (Loretta) Sonstegaard, Fayetteville, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, in 1989; her parents; brothers and sisters-in-law Cecil (Mary) Lundeby and Arnold (Margaret) Lundeby, and brother Kenneth Lundeby; sister Vivian Johnson; sister and brother-in-law Evelyn (Wallace) Rude; brother-inlaw William Fahnlander; nephews Greg and Scott Lundeby; and cousin, Ivan Sonstegaard.

The family prefers memorials to the McCabe United Methodist Church, 1030 N 6th Street, Bismarck ND 58501 or Bismarck Cancer Center, 500 N 8th Street, Bismarck ND 58501.

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From the Pastor’s Desk

Devotions by community pastors

314 15th Ave Phone 701-686-2000

Pastor Norm Economy Pastor Jordan Braunberger

Sunday Morning Worship – 11 a.m.

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

Sunday School 10:45 – 11:45

followed by Fellowship

Sermons & Bulletins online

Worship Schedule Sundays 9:30 a.m.

Watch us live on facebook Website: langdonumc.org

Latest info & event calendar on website All are Welcome!

Redeemer Lutheran Church 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

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

Milton 701-496-3278

August 23, 10 a.m. at Dovre Lutheran in Osnabrock.

Sept. 13 & 27, 10 a.m. at Milton Lutheran.

Sunday School and Confirmation pending at this time.

Friends of Dovre Lutheran and Milton Lutheran Churches

This devotion is submitted by Pastor Karl Breddin of Langdon United Lutheran Church

Every fall for the last few years, I’ve asked our 9th grade confirmation students what topics they would like to talk about from a list of starter ideas; they can also add their own. This year, one of the topics never chosen before was by a number of students: the end of the world. 2020 has been a rough year, with the pandemic and all of its repercussions from politics to our own mental health. More than once I’ve felt like things are coming apart in slow-motion right in front of me. Maybe you have, too.

Is the world coming to an end?

Does the Bible’s book of Revelation talk about what we are experiencing today? Many people create scenarios of the future by pasting together verses taken from various parts of the Bible, but this often leads to fruitless speculation. It is best to read Revelation as a whole, as a book with its own integrity. So what do we know about the last book of the Bible?

Revelation was written by a man named John, who calls himself a brother in the faith (1:1).

Early church tradition identified him with John, the son of Zebedee, one of the twelve apostles. But, since the author does not claim to be an apostle or to have seen the earthly Jesus, we are better not to speculate on his identity, only that he was an early Christian prophet.

Most scholars agree that Revelation was probably written between 85 and 95 AD. The book of Revelation calls Christians to remain faithful to God and Christ and to resist the

powers of evil, trusting God will prevail and bring salvation in a new Jerusalem. There are six cycles of visions in Revelation, each of which warns of the dangers arising from sin and evil. Each cycle concludes with reason for hope, showing the glories of worship in God’s presence.

The visions make vivid contrasts between Christ the Lamb and Satan’s agent, the beast. The visions don’t move in a clear chronological sequence but often repeat and overlap, making it impossible to create a step-by-step guide to the future, as recent popular interpretations attempt to do. Revelation would have been meaningful to the Christians who first read it, nearly two thousand years ago; by keeping their context in mind we can see how Revelation addresses the real needs of people living in this world, both then and now.

The name “revelation” comes from the first word of the book in Greek, apokalypsis, which means “unveiling” or “revelation.” In this month’s column, I’m hoping to unveil some of the mystery on Revelation. Maybe you’ve never read it or tried and found it confusing. Recognizing we may have different understandings of this book, I invite you over the next few weeks to explore with me what Revelation does say for followers of Christ.

If you have questions or comments, feel free to contact me at kbreddin001@luthersem.edu or 256-2594.

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Cavalier County Republican

Monday, October 5, 2020 – Page 7

Cavalier County youth to celebrate National 4-H Week: October 4-10 Every year, National 4-H Week sees millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni come together to celebrate the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week, Opportunity4All, is a campaign that was created by National 4-H Council to rally support for Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program and identify solutions to eliminate the opportunity gap that affects 55 million kids across America.

With so many children struggling to reach their full potential, 4-H believes that young people, in partnership with adults, can play a key role in creating a more promising and equitable future for youth, families and communities across the country. In 4-H, we believe ev-

ery child should have an equal opportunity to succeed. We believe every child should have the skills they need to make a difference in the world.

One of the most anticipated events of National 4-H Week every year is the 4-H STEM Challenge, formerly known as National Youth Science Day. The theme of this year’s event, which is expected to see hundreds of thousands of youth across the nation taking part throughout October, is Mars Base Camp. Developed by Google and Virginia Cooperative Extension, Mars Base Camp is a collection of activities that teaches kids ages 8-14 STEM skills, including mechanical engineering, physics, computer science and agriculture.

About 4-H 4-H, the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization, cultivates confident kids who tackle the issues that matter most in their communities right now. In the United States, 4-H programs empower six million young people through the 110 land-grant universities and Cooperative Extension in more than 3,000 local offices serving every county and parish in the country.

To learn more about how you can get involved Contact: NDSU Extension, Cavalier County, 701-256-2560 katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/cavaliercountyextension https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/cavaliercountyextension/

Dakota Gardener: Growing garlic in North Dakota

By Tom Kalb, Horticulturist NDSU Extension

Brush with the Bunch

The last Saturday in September has been the date picked for the annual Pumpkin Fest here in Walhalla for many years. The crowd was smaller than usual for more reasons that one. The COVID-19 scare for one, four-wheeler rides in a neighboring town for another and other activities locally. BUT, that didn‘t stop two of our Brush Bunch ladies from getting there and watching all the activities from an advantageous point, and what is a better spot than a front seat such as the window of the Gorge Gallery. Shown is Laurel and Leona watching the crowd as they enter the Gallery to view our artwork, check out articles for sale, or meander down the street checking out the pumpkins and garden produce on display. It was an outstanding day and enjoyed by all. Some Old Farmers advice: “Don‘t judge folks by their relatives!“ Enjoy the weather and God Bless!

by Leo Beauchamp

OCLC Weekly Happenings

Although the Osnabrock Community Living Center has continued to limit visitors, we have kept busy.

We enjoy plenty of in-home activities that help maintain our physical and mental well-being. Over the last two weeks, while social distancing, we have had group exercise class,

bingo, a scavenger hunt, scenic car rides, fall paintings, a spelling bee, a drive through ‘Scarecrow Alley’ in Cavalier, ring toss, and guessing games. Keep an eye out to find out what we are doing next week!

‘’ND Commodities and how they are useful” is the title of the 2020 essay contest sponsored by ND Women Involved in Farm Economics.

This essay contest is open to all fifth grade students in the state.

They are encouraged to choose one of the many commodities grown in our state, explain something about it and how it is used. Some commodities include beef, dairy products, honey, various crops, fruits, and vegetables.

North Dakota farmers and ranchers lead the nation in 10 commodities but raise many others, too.

Each entry should be 100 words

or less and typed or hand-written on one side of a sheet of paper. On the back of the paper, they should write their full name, address, and school name.

Entries should be sent to Marlene Kouba, 6160 105th Ave SW, Regent, ND 58650 and be postmarked by November 2 or earlier. Winners will receive cash prizes and all entrants will receive colorful certificates.

Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE) is a national grassroots organization committed to improving profitability in production agriculture that was organized in 1976 in Sidney, Nebraska.

WIFE elementary essay contest

Health tip of the week

Frost came early this year - much too early for most of us.

After a hard frost, our natural tendency may be to put our gardens to bed.

But wait a second. We still have a few things we can plant now, including garlic. A little effort now can lead to amazing flavors in your meals next summer.

Fall is the season to plant garlic.

Garlic is easy to grow, and homegrown garlic is crisp and zesty. Get your bulbs now before they are all gone. Demand for bulbs is high this fall, and shipping delays may occur due to the COVID crisis.

Garlic types include hardneck, softneck and elephant. Hardneck types are hardiest and most suitable for us in North Dakota.

‘Music’ is the most popular variety in the north. This selection from

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Canada is hardy and very productive. ‘Music’ cloves are huge and flavorful, and store very well.

Garlic is cherished around the world, and many cultures have developed their own favorite varieties. Go online and you can find hardneck varieties from countries throughout northern Europe and Asia. Your local garden center is another good place to find bulbs.

Some varieties taste mild while others have bold flavors. Some varieties are prized for baking, while others are famous for roasting or frying. The cloves come in shades of white and purple, many with bright stripes.

Garlic is planted soon after the first hard frost, which is usually in late September or early October.

The cloves grow best in a rich, well-drained soil. Add an inch of compost to the site and 2 to 3 pounds of 10-10-10 fertilizer per 100 square feet. Work this into the soil.

Separate cloves from the bulbs a day before planting. Set cloves upright in the furrow, pointed end

up, 4 to 6 inches apart and 2 inches deep. Space rows 18 to 30 inches apart.

Irrigate deeply to activate the cloves. The cloves will push out roots and shoots this fall. Mulch with 4 inches of straw or hay. This mulch will insulate the soil and protect the sprouted bulbs during the winter.

The sprouts will grow vigorously next spring and grow up to 3 feet tall. Harvest the flower buds (scapes) when they curl in June.

Scapes are mild in flavor and taste great in stir fries. Harvest the bulbs in July when the lower leaves turn brown.

The gardening season is not over.

Plant garlic this fall, and you will be rewarded with fresh, zesty flavors in your meals next year.

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

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Jolena Lowery Spaghetti Benefit October 10 - 5-8 p.m.

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Talking with your kids about underage drinking and substance use can help discourage risky behavior-taking. Setting goals before having these conversations can help you stay on track.

Have a Bootiful Halloween with our spooky Halloween Decor Bridal Registry

Provided by Cavalier County Health District

Brynn Fischer & Landin Johnson Wedding: Oct. 10 #shoplangdon

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Baby Registry Jayme & Jon Jonasson Baby Boy Due: Oct. 5

Receive a FREE Gift when you register.

Silent Auction from 5-7 p.m.

Meat Raffle • Bake Sale Donation account at FM Bank Venmo account @Jolena-Lowery

Virtual CCJDA Board Meeting CCJDA will be holding their board meeting virtually on October 7 at 7:30 a.m.

The public can attend virtually by visiting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86257746535?pwd=NFR CTU9ad1JOZkluSVFzOW0xMXJiUT09 or by calling any of the following numbers: 1-346-248-7799, 1-408-638-0968, or 1-669-900-6833 and entering Meeting ID: 862 5774 6535 Password: 263320

Northern Lights Arts Council Annual Membership Meeting Tuesday, October 13 • 5:30 p.m.

Streaming live on our Facebook page Facebook.com/northernlightsartscouncil

Sports

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FOOTBALL Cardinals roll to sixth straight win over W-N-G 47-12

Cavalier County Republican

L-E-M has not lost a Region 2A Conference game since Oct. 7, 2016

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals got a number of their younger players back, who had to quarantine due to being close contacts in a phy. ed. class, when they hosted Westhope-Newburg-Glenburn on September 25. Despite an early turnover and some dropped passes, the Cardinals still won the game handily, 47-12. The win puts the Cardinals record at 6-0 overall and 4-0 in Region 2A games. The Cards have won 19 Region 2A conference games in a row going back to October 7, 2016, when they lost at home to Larimore 47-14. LangdonEdmore-Munich's overall streak is now at an unreal 31 straight. After traveling to Bottineau on October 2, the Cards hit the road again to play Carrington on October 9 before closing out their regular season schedule at home versus Grafton on October 16.

In their game with the W-N-G Sioux, the Cardinals would actually turnover the ball over on a fumble on their first drive before getting the ball back on an interception, one of four of the night. With the help of those picks the Cardinals scored three lightning quick touchdowns

in the first quarter; one on a 14 yard pass from Simon Romfo to Tucker Welsh, and the other two coming on TD runs of 15 and eight yards by Grant Romfo.

The second quarter opened with Simon hitting Carter Tetrault in perfect stride on a crossing pattern, then Simon Romfo would run in a highlight reel score from 34 yards out. He also capped the scoring with a 48 yard touchdown run to make the score 40-0 at the half.

The big play of the second half for the Cards came when freshman linebacker Mason Romfo, who missed the week before, made a great read on the ball and picked off a pass then ran it in from 35 yards out for his first career varsity touchdown. The Cardinals have a number of underclassmen who are going to make their names known in years to come for the football program, and Mason is one of them.

Simon Romfo finished the game going 13 of 20, passing the football for 130 yards and two touchdowns, giving him 20 on the season. He also had two total interceptions for the contest, with the fourth pick credited to Markus Kingzett. Grant Romfo had a team high nine carries for 121 yards rushing and six catches for 53 yards receiving.

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LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 47, WESTHOPE-N-G 12 WNG -- 0 0 6 6 -- 12 LEM -- 22 18 7 0 -- 47 LEM -- Tucker Welsh 14 pass from Simon Romfo (Grant Romfo pass from S. Romfo) LEM -- G. Romfo 15 run (Cooper Zimmer pass from S. Romfo) LEM -- G. Romfo 8 run (Pass failed) LEM -- Carter Tetrault 17 pass from S. Romfo (Kick failed) LEM -- S. Romfo 44 run (Kick failed) LEM -- S. Romfo 48 INT return (Kick failed) LEM -- Mason Romfo 35 INT return (S. Romfo kick) WNG -- Jayln Derr 2 run (Run failed) WNG -- Lukas Cunningham (Run failed) Rushing -- LEM: Grant Romfo 9-121, Simon Romfo 3-72, Carter Tetrualt 3-46, Skyler Fincher 2-9, Rayce Worley 2-4, Drew Simpson 1-(-4); WNG: Wyatt Lemay 13-74, Lukas Cunningham 4-22, Jayln Derr 6-18, Elijah Kelly 1-3 Passing -- LEM: S. Romfo 1320-130-0 2 TD's, Worley 1-3-7-0; WNG: Derr 5-13-101-4 Receiving -- LEM: G. Romfo 6-53, Tetrualt 4-31, Tucker Welsh 2-26, Markus Kingzett 1-15, Fincher 1-7; WNG: Kelly 3-78, Preston Peters 1-23

Mason Romfo had a great interception and ran it in for a 35 yard touch down. Photo by Larry Stokke

Carter Tetrault had four catches for 31 yards and this touch down.

Photo by Larry Stokke

Grant Romfo dives over the goalline for one of his two touchdowns in the game. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Sports By Jake Kulland

Pazleigh Ratzlaff rode Miss Muffet to a third place finish in the PeeWee class at the NBHA barrel Race in Walhalla on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Photo by Larry Stokke

Maggie Iverson, on her horse Billy, took home 6th place in the 4D Class at the NBHA Race last Sunday. Photo by Larry Stokke

COVID-19 protocols changed for Langdon-Edmore-Munich activities Recently the Langdon School Board had a special meeting to discuss concerns about what constitutes a COV-19 close contact for Cardinals athletics and activities.

There have been some members of the Cardinals junior high and JV football program, along with players from the Lady Cards volleyball team, and people have been hoping for some clarification on the rule.

In discussion with the school board athletic committee, coaches and administrators, and county health officials, it was recommended that some slight changes in protocol needed to made. The rule now reads, "The Langdon Area School Board currently recognizes the six-foot bubble and 15-minute cumulative minutes of exposure for individuals to be considered for identification of close contact. The Langdon Area School Board does not recognize or accept blanket identification individuals for consideration of close contact without the utilization of this standard."

What this basically means is that if and opposing member of another team has a positive case, the entire Cardinals team will not have quarantine, unless someone had more that 15 cumulative minutes within six feet of that player. So, the players that were in quarantine are now back at practice as of Oct. 1, and can once again begin playing games and matches.

The Langdon schools and Cardinals programs are now using the same protocols that the majority of schools in the North Dakota are also following. It's good to see everyone work together to get some clarification on the issue.

Lady Cards shuffling their schedule; Cardinals football get to the meat of theirs With some quarantine issues, it has forced the Langdon-EdmoreMunich Cardinals volleyball team

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Jake’s take on sports

to shuffle their schedule, adding some matches and rescheduling others. While it wasn't all quite hashed out yet, the Lady Cards added two matches with Minot Our Redeemers and Des Lacs Burlington on the weekend of Oct. 2-3. They are playing regularly scheduled matches this week at home versus Rolla on Oct. 6, and at St. John Oct. 8. They also will host May-Port-CG on Oct. 10, with another match possibly happening later in the day versus Thompson. Other matches have been rescheduled as well, but the dates were not finalized yet at press time.

Meanwhile the Langdon-Edmore-Munich football team is ready for perhaps their biggest games and competition of the season, at Carrington on Oct. 9, then at home versus Grafton on Oct. 16. Carrington is in third place in Region 2A, while the Spoilers are tied with the Cards in the first place. These two games will determine the Region 2A champion. As of this writ-

ing, Langdon-Edmore-Munich had won 19 Region 2A games in a row, and their overall winning streak is at an incredible 31 games.

Langdon Country Club winds down season The month of October is the time when the Langdon Country Club gets ready to close for the year.

The course will be open as of now until Oct. 20, when the water will be shut off. Their will also be two more Tuesday Mens Stag Nights, on Oct. 6 and 13, with the kitchen open with a limited menu. The Fall Meeting for the club will be held Oct. 13 at 6:00pm in the clubhouse.

If Tuesday Mens League players still have payback certificates, they ask they please by used to the time the course closes for the year. The club wants to thank all members for another great season.

"See ya!" next week!

Elli Eisenzimmer got 6th place in the Youth Division in Walhalla on Sunday, Sept. 27. Photo by Larry Stokke

Gabi Eisenzimmer took home 5th place in the Youth 3D Division.

Photo by Larry Stokke

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By Sam Easter EDITOR’S NOTE: In the early 1900s, the state had a “live free or die” culture that encouraged self-reliance and independence from fiercely loyal political partisanship. Now, an overwhelming majority identify as Republicans. How did the electorate change from voting for a Congressional delegation of Democrats?

This series, produced by Forum News Service and the North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation, seeks to answer that question. North Dakota is a deepred Republican state, but one with a state bank and a state mill and elevator — artifacts of a socialist past.

It’s a land of sprawling farms, but increasingly tied to the petroleum industry. Its history runs through angry wheat farmers and Air Force bases and floods, nestled between mountains and Midwestern sensibilities.

The series: • PART 1: Mr. Townley goes to Washington.

• PART 2: The Great Depression and prairie populism.

• PART 3: The Cold War brings air power to North Dakota.

• PART 4: Just a few miles from Tioga.

• PART 5: Earl Pomeroy and the Democrat-NPL golden years.

There are very few surviving photos of Arthur C. Townley — the North Dakota socialist, organizer and political boss who shaped the state in the 1910s.

But in one of them, he is doing what he did best: working a crowd.

Townley is in a suit, his dark hair slicked back, caught mid-sentence and with his hand blurred as he gestures at the rough-faced men before him — a sepia-toned sea of newsboy hats and folded arms and drooping mustaches. The open prairie stretches beyond, past rail cars and a depot and a few lone buildings.

It’s impossible to know, at that moment, what Townley was saying.

The undated photograph is from the 1920s — past the peak of Townley’s power — but he was on the record as an opponent of big business, and of the rail companies or the grain elevators stealing from the pioneers who worked such a hardscrabble life.

To the common farmer, those were the basic truths of plains living, and Townley made a career of fighting against it.

It’s hard to imagine as much today, but during the 1910s, North Dakota was the center of an American “socialist experiment.” Historian Elwyn Robinson’s famous book on the state recalls farmers from as far as Norway and German Russia traveling the world to arrive in a place that looked almost nothing like home, doing intensely hard labor to feed themselves and their families, rising at 3 o’clock and working until dark. In the winter, they might be forced to make breakfast wearing their mittens.

All that to find themselves cheated by the corporations — especially the grain elevators, which often played

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dirty at weighing and paying for their crops. Robinson also recalls a key statistic from elevators at the head of Lake Superior: That in 10 years, they shipped nearly 27 million more bushels of wheat than their books had logged them receiving.

And early socialism had plenty of proponents, especially among Norwegian immigrants, who were used to such politics back home. By 1912, Robinson recalls the state socialist party had a weekly newspaper based in Minot. “It attacked and ridiculed the National Guard, the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at the University of North Dakota … and a deity which presided unfeelingly over capitalist injustice,” h e wrote.

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Mr. Townley goes to Washington

question. North Dakota is a deep-red, Republican state, but one with a state bank and a state mill and elevator — artifacts of a socialist past. It’s a land of sprawling farms, but increasingly tied to the petroleum industry. Its history runs through angry wheat farmers and Air Force bases and floods, nestled between mountains and Midwestern sensibilities.

What built it? And why do its politics work the way they do today?

One answer is Townley. A Minnesota native, he was born around 1880 near the Minnesota-Dakota Territory border and was a farmer by his late 20s. But North Dakota winters were as hard then as they are now, and he

negative money. And people chasing his tail.”

Townley joined up with local socialists, and then, when his relationship with the local party fell through, turned to his own devices. He and his political allies criss-crossed the state of North Dakota in a Ford Model T, whipping up support for what would become the Nonpartisan League.

And farmers and the Nonpartisan League had the momentum.

Demands to do something on behalf of the farmers had been growing for years, and there was enormous farmer anger over the failure to build a state grain elevator. By 1916, the League was strong enough to seize

The North Dakota Mill and Elevator was one of the triumphs of the Nonpartisan League, though it was completed and began operating after the league’s early, golden years had faded. In this photo, from September 1932, a family photo shows the buildings of the mill and elevator behind them. (Courtesy State Historical Society of North Dakota — Item #2010-P-024-06) Scouts the “hired Hessians of capitalism.”

In fact, farmers’ grievances, and the tension between farmers and corporate interests, was one of the most powerful political forces in the early state. An 1893 petition, signed by nearly four dozen Barnes County farmers, described grain millers’ “unbounded greed,” and said they “exact exorbitant toll from the farmers when grinding their wheat or exchanging flour and other commodities for their wheat, (and) the sacrifice which farmers have to make to them, without any law regulating their traffic, is greater than they can bear.”

The world that Townley walked in was primed for leftist politics to sweep through the state. “Socialism” was far from a political dirty word back then.

But today that kind of socialism is far from the norm. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, perhaps the country’s most famous socialist, may have won the recent Democratic-NPL presidential primary. But President Donald Trump, who has fashioned his career on his big-business acumen, carried the state in a Republican tidal wave in 2016 and will likely do so again in November.

How did we get here?

‘A devil of a ways down’ This is the first in a series of articles, produced by Forum News Service and the North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation, that seeks to answer that

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was crushed by a sudden frost. The costs he racked up on farming equipment left him $80,000 in debt (in 1916 dollars). He was bankrupt — and quite badly.

“You know, $80,000 in the hole is a devil of a ways down today. Being that far down 100 years ago, I can’t even fathom it,” UND historian Kim Porter said. “He’s left without a job — he’s left without activities. He’s hanging out there with nothing to do and no money and — well, not even no money, he’s down there with

the levers of power in the state. In just a few years, they set about laying the foundation for the Bank of North Dakota and the State Mill and Elevator, the latter of which would open in 1922.

But the Nonpartisan League fell out of power as quickly as it had found it, making enemies as quickly as it won votes. By 1918, J.D. Bacon, the owner of the Grand Forks Herald, wrote a scathing pamphlet about Townley and the NPL, calling Townley the movement’s “sole ruler, the

dictator, the czar. All authority of the league was in his grasp, and he did not loosen a particle.” Business interests closed ranks against the League’s socialist policies, and League officeholders were recalled. Just a few years later, Townley served 90 days in jail on a 1919 conviction for alleged anti-enlistment activities amid fervor for World War I, and he never found his way back to his stranglehold on North Dakota politics. Robinson recalls fears of “Bolshevism” sweeping the state, with one newspaper calling him “Comrade” Townley.

In a diminished state, the Nonpartisan League lived on — influencing and even upending North Dakota politics for decades. But it was eventually folded into the state Democratic Party in 1956, when the partisan politics of North Dakota started to look like they do today.

The rest of Townley’s career was bizarre. A state Historical Society account of his life recalls him running for Congress in 1930 on an anti-prohibition platform (so the government could hop into the beer and liquor business). But by the 1950s, he had renounced socialism, supported Sen. Joseph McCarthy (the famous redbaiting demagogue) and thought the private sector could do a better job than the state bank and state mill.

Townley died in a car crash in 1959.

“As Townley’s life spiraled downward, his schemes became stranger,” the society’s account recalls. “He became a faith-healer for a while. When oil was discovered in western North Dakota in 1951, Townley tried to sell ‘doodle-bug’ services to petroleum engineers. Townley said that a doodle-bug could find oil underground by means of a … rod that would tip downward when passed over the oil pool.”

But the institutions Townley helped build are still some of the state’s defining features. And Porter, the UND historian, said the same blue-collar spirit of the early NPL still echoes through American politics.

“You still see that today,” she said.

“Farmers, laborers who are laboring for themselves, maybe a carpenter or a plumber, somebody who says, ‘I worked hard, I sweat, I get dirty, I smash my thumb, but nobody wants to give me a fair shake.’”

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Preparations underway to ensure safe voting options

By Donnell Preskey Hushka, ND Association of Counties

County auditors across the state have been working diligently to increase voting options for the November election. COVID-19 health and safety concerns are at the center of election preparations. In-person voting will be held in every county for the general election. This is a switch from the June election when Governor Burgum’s executive order allowed North Dakota counties to provide Vote-by-Mail without a voting location.

“We are focused on being able to maintain social distancing and poll worker safety while offering many different options for voters to utilize.

Increasing the voting options ensures everyone has the opportunity to vote in a way that feels comfortable for them during this time,” commented Ward County Auditor Marisa Haman.

Counties are increasing voting options, especially promoting absentee voting to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread. Forty-two counties will be vote-by-mail, providing at least one voting location on Election Day. In Vote-by-Mail counties, at a minimum, all active voters in the database will be sent an application for a ballot.

Ten Counties are offering early voting, the length of time differs in each of those counties. Cass County, for example, will provide six early voting locations where any Cass County voter can vote. It is important for voters to check with their counties to determine when and if early voting is offered in their county. Early voting

can begin October 19th.

“Statewide, there will be a 50% reduction in the number of polling locations open on Election Day. There will be 112 polling locations open November 3rd compared to 216 in 2018. COVID-19 is the primary reason for the reduction as Auditors are having difficulty finding enough poll-workers,” said Donnell Preskey Hushka who serves as Executive Director for the North Dakota County Auditors Association. “In many counties, you will see larger facilities utilized to allow for greater spacing as well as operating vote centers. Vote centers allow county residents to vote at any of the polling location in their county.”

In order to provide in-person voting there is a lot of preparation to create the safest environment for voters and poll workers. Counties have purchased personal protective equipment for poll workers along with the appropriate cleaning products for election equipment to sanitize voting locations throughout the day. “We have ordered sneeze shields, masks, gloves, face shields and hand sanitizer for our workers. We will also have hand sanitizer for voters at each voting location. We will hang signs to remind voters of the current CDC and NDDOH guidelines in each voting location,” said McKenzie County Auditor Erica Johnsrud.

Floors will be marked at many locations to encourage voters to keep six feet apart. Each voter will also receive an individually wrapped pen that they will keep. Auditors are hiring additional individuals to work at the polls as backups as well as to sanitize voting locations. Auditors hope these

safety protocols will ensure that voting is safe on Election Day and ease concerns for potential poll workers.

Auditors anticipate that it may be more difficult this year to find enough folks to work at the polls. Counties are looking to recruit new poll workers. The concern lies with the fact that a great majority of the poll worker population is of retired age, who are more susceptible to COVID-19.

North Dakota Voters can also vote absentee by requesting an application for a ballot to be mailed to them.

“I’m hoping more voters will take advantage of absentee voting, but there are people that like to vote in person even though there is a pandemic going on. It’s our responsibility to take every action possible to make sure we are minimizing the health risks when voting,” said Bottineau County Auditor Lisa Herbel.

Auditors are expecting between 50 and 60 percent of North Dakota voters will vote absentee in the General Election. Voters who receive an absentee ballot are encouraged to return them in a prompt manner. Ballots are required to be postmarked the day before the election or placed into the ballot drop box by 5 p.m. the day before Election Day. A voter outreach campaign has been launched to help increase awareness of the voting options in North Dakota and encourages voters to make a plan to vote. The campaign will include social media, direct mail, billboards and print and tv ads.

Contact your county auditor or visit vote.nd.gov with any election related questions or to request your absentee ballot.

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Data : 19 September, 2019 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months/ No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run): 1207/1189 b. Paid Circulation (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541. (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) 428/404 (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) 763/771 (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS 0/0 (4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS (eg. First-Class Mail) 0/0 c. Total Paid Distribution [Sum of 15b. (1), (2), (3), and (4)] 1191/1175 d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541 11/11 (2) Free or Nominal Rate InCounty Copies Included on Form 3541 3/3 (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS (eg. First-Class Mail) n/a/ n/a (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distributions Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means) n/a n/a

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Green postcards absentee applications (sample above) have been mailed to active voters that have not already requested a ballot. If you did not receive an application and would like to vote absentee, contact the Cavalier County Auditor’s office at (701) 256-2229. Ballots must be returned or postmarked by November 2nd at 5 p.m. Dropbox available at Cavalier County Courthouse – Door 1.

Election Day one polling site will be open on election day, November 3, 2020 at Cavalier County Courthouse – 901 3rd Street, Langdon, ND from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Additional election information is available on the county website: https://cavaliercounty.us/elections/

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Langdon City Commission Proceedings Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting held in Fire hall September 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Members present: Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Jim Rademacher, and Darin Kaercher. Also present Jason Busse, Jeff Hiller, Tom Beauchamp, Chelsea Graber, Frankie Stremick, Adam Johnston - CCR, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney, Andrew Aarke – Moore Engineering, Gary Bimler, Susan Fay Crockett, Wally Stevens and RoxAnne Hoffarth.

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

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes as presented from regular meeting on August 24th, 2020, and special meeting September 4, 2020, D. Kaercher seconded the motion.

All members voted in favor.

Additions to Agenda: #5119 Cavalier Rural Electric Building Permit Correspondence: Letter from Sillers Law Office Department Reports: Street – J. Hiller reported hoping that they have finished up mowing and street sweeping for the season and trying to get prepared for winter.

Water – J. Busse reported the water towner company was here and there was a crack, so this will have to be fixed. The actual report hasn’t come in yet. He will be flushing the hydrants.

Sanitation – T. Beauchamp reported loader is here and once the wind goes down he will do the burn.

Activity Center – Chelsea reported all is well. Josh from Johnson ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT, AMEND AND REPEAL CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

Controls was there and we have a faulty blower motor in heating unit.

It will be $2,300.00 to repair. Graber also reported that she is ordering some new weight lifting equipment.

Fire – No report.

Police – No report.

Auditor Report – R. Hoffarth reported we received the City of the Year award on Friday through a virtual conference. Once she has the recording she’ll post it and get to the paper.

Unfinished Business: Moore Engineering - Phase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) • Met onsite on Thursday, August 27th with the contractor; as of Thursday afternoon September 24th there has been no update from contractor. It is the commission’s wishes to proceed with the bond council.

Phase 2 – Sewer, Water, Strom Water Improvements – RD Project (Spruce Valley) Confirmed with USDA that remaining grant funds on the project can be used to construct additional areas that were discussed in the Preliminary Engineering Report (2nd Street, 13th Avenue, and 12th Avenue on the east edge of the city, adjacent to their work areas) Also discussed with Spruce Valley regarding doing some additional work in the spring. Estimating another 1-2 blocks can be completed with remaining funds. If the commission wished to proceed, we’ll work with the contractor to determine how much more work can be completed. It would be treated as a change order to their contract to eliminate the need to prepare an additional plan set and bid a small project.

Other Items – ND Department of Environment Quality – Drinking Water State Revolving Fund – requesting planning forms for potential water projects. These are low interest loans, if the City would decide to pursue, water main looping, water main replacement or water tower rehabilitation. The commission agreed that we should request the funding.

Multi – Unit Utility bills – Rademacher’s idea was if there is only one entrance or no separate work space, with shared employees and shared work space for the business than they should only be billed the one fee or a small additional fee be added for the additional usage.

Nowatzki also gave an idea that if you are a non-resident that they just pay a small fee for coming into town. After much discussion it was agreed to go with an additional charge for every additional business in a building that shares the same work space and employees of something like $30.00. This would be billed to the property owner and then up to the owner to charge their renter if they wish. Quentin advised the commission to hold off on a motion until we have a full quorum.

Tabled until next meeting.

New Business: Open Commission spot – Quentin informed the commission that we must wait 15 days before appointing for Franthe position. Susan Fay Crocket and Cody Schlittenhard are both interested in the position. This will be appointed at the next meeting.

Application of Variance – Kroetsch House – L. Henry made the motion to approve the application, seconded by J. Rademacher.

All members voted in favor.

Housing Incentive – Shannon

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regulating the Practice Of Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting

North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners

will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the North Dakota Administrative Code Title 20, Board of Dental Examiners.

Radisson Hotel Empire Room 605 E. Broadway Bismarck, ND 58501 October 30th, 2020 8:00 a.m.

A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained from the agency website, https:// www.nddentalboard.org/laws-and-rules/ activity.asp or by writing the agency at the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners, 2900 East Broadway, P.O. Box 7246, Bismarck, ND 58507-7246 or contact the agency at (701) 258-8600.

Also, written comments may be submitted to the Board at 2900 East Broadway Avenue, P.O. Box 7246, Bismarck, ND 58507-7246 until November 10th, 2020. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the State Board of Dental Examiners at the above telephone number or address at least 15 days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 25th day of September, 2020 Rita Sommers, Executive Director ND BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS

relating to Occupational Therapy Licensure Rules (55.5-02 and 55.5-03)

Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

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

Mon., November 2, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 p.m. CST

held virtually via https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/899391525 or by phone +1 (571) 317-3122 and then enter access code 899-391-525.

A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by calling 701-250-0847. Also, written comments may be submitted to NDBOTP, PO Box 4005, Bismarck, ND 58502, until November 12, 2020.

If you plan to attend the virtually public hearing and have any questions, please contact the North Dakota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice at the above telephone number or address at least 5 days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 21st day of September 2020.

Carol Olson, Board Vice Chair, NDBOTP

relating to the Practice of Social Work

ND Board of Social Work Examiners

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

Code.

Fri., November 6, 2020 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

by remote means due to the COVID-19 Pandemic at https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/727638957 or by phone at +1 (408) 6503123 Access Code: 727-638-957.

A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by writing the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners, PO Box 914, Bismarck, ND 58502-0914. Also, written comments may be submitted to NDBSWE, PO Box 914, Bismarck, ND 58502-0914 until November 16, 2020. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the NDBSWE at 701-222-0255 at least 5 days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 22nd day of September 2020.

Nikki Owings, g Administrator

Notice of Nondiscrimination Northern Valley Human Services This institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, Age, sex and in some cases religion or political beliefs.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture also prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g.

Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027), found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

For any other information dealing with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues, persons should either contact the USDA SNAP Hotline Number at (800) 221-5689, which is also in Spanish or call the State Information/Hotline Numbers (click the link for a listing of hotline numbers by State); found online at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/contact_info/hotlines.htm.

To file a complaint of discrimination regarding a program receiving Federal financial assistance through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), write: HHS Director, Office for Civil Rights, Room 515-F, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201 or call (202) 619-0403 (voice) or (800) 537-7697 (TTY).

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Kartes, Jim Balcazar, and McKinzie Sivertson. L. Henry made the motion approve all three applications; D. Kaercher seconded the motion.

All members voted in favor.

Renaissance Zone – Jim Balcazar and Jace Ramberg – L. Henry made the motion to approve both applications, seconded by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

Citizens Concern – residents on 10th Street up north are requesting speed limit signs to get people to slow down in that area of town.

Nowatzki and Hiller will look into this. Tabled until next meeting.

Final Budget approval - With no changes since preliminary budget approval, L. Henry made the motion to approve the final budget for 2021; seconded by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

Maximum Tax Imposed – Ordinance #1.0805 – after some research Hoffarth explained to the commission that most Cities have amended this ordinance and don’t use it anymore. J. Rademacher made the motion to amend this ordinance, seconded by L. Henry. All members voted in favor. Wenzel will look into this process.

Building Permits - #5100 Les Welsh, #5101 Milt Clover, #5102 Terry Howatt, #5103 Wally Stevens, #5104 Leevers, #5105 Justin Ullyott, #5106 Courtney Clouse, #5107 Ottertail, #5108 Holly Lyons, #5109 Angie Sanders, #5110 Bob and Linda Lill, #5111 Kent Feil, #5112 Roland Schanz, #5113 Jayla Christie, #5114 Brenna & Steve Swenson, #5115 Horizon Financial Bank, #5116 Richard Eklof, #5117 Roger Waltz, #5118 Aaron Dunnigan, and #5119 Cavalier Rural Electric. L. Henry made the motion to approve all building permits, seconded by J. Rademacher. All members voted in favor.

PAYROLL_______________45,988.52 MAR-KIT LANDFILL_____2,813.50 ND SEWAGE PUMP & LIFT STATION___________________ 1,685.70 NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH_______________ 20.00 NORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH LABORA_________ 57.00 SAMSON ELECTRIC______ 248.63 VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC._____________________ 667.84 WEST SHORE SERVICES, INC.____ ________________________2,600.00 HI-WAY LAUNDRY_______ 312.52 SAMSON ELECTRIC______ 459.02 DENNIS LUHMANN_____1,641.88 SPRUCE VALLEY CORPORATION_ _______________________31,763.02 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER_ _______________________18,044.54 THE RETROFIT COMPANIES_____ _________________________ 525.75 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS_____________________ 605.74 BUD'S SERVICE PRODUCTS______ _________________________ 230.91 CARQUEST OF LANGDON______ _________________________ 300.95

CAVALIER CO. TREASURER_____ _______________________18,282.34 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP.___________________ 731.41 CENTRAL STATES WIRE PRODUCTS, INC_______________ 478.80 COUNTRY MEDIA________ 914.12 D & B MOTORS___________ 275.08 DAHL TRUCKING PLUS____ 85.90 FARMER'S UNION OIL CO.______ ________________________1,645.26 FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK__________________ 13,019.21 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516____________________ 425.10 FINEST AUTO BODY AND GLASS_ _________________________ 742.63 HANSEL PLUMBING AND HEATING_______________________ 90.20 HI-WAY LAUNDRY_______ 242.34 JASON BUSSE____________ 135.74 JERRY RATZLAFF_________ 500.00 JOHN DEERE CONSTRUCTION RETAIL SA_____________68,140.62 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL_______ _________________________ 175.34 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL_______________________ 206.97 LEXISNEXIS MATTHEW BENDER_ __________________________ 23.94 MFOA OF ND______________ 30.00 MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS___________________ 126.32 MIKKELSEN BROTHERS___ 420.00 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES_ _________________________ 452.26 NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS______ __________________________ 90.43 NORTH DAKOTA LEAGUE OF CITIES___________________ 350.00 NORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC HEALTH LABORA_________ 32.00 NORTH PRAIRIE AG______ 237.00 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER_ _______________________18,791.19 ONE-CALL CONCEPTS, INC._____ __________________________ 38.40 OTTERTAIL POWER CO.__ 5,072.07 PARK RIVER IMPLEMENT__ 31.80 ROB SCHERR_____________ 300.00 SAMSON ELECTRIC______ 518.90 SILLERS, LAAVEG & WENZEL___ ________________________1,350.00 SPORTS & SHIRTS__________ 90.00 THOMAS BEAUCHAMP___ 182.85 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS___ ________________________1,090.90 US BANK_________________ 500.00 USA BLUEBOOK__________ 139.25 VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC._____________________ 673.75 VERIZON WIRELESS______ 331.75 WALHALLA BUILDING CENTER_ ______________________224,892.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN_________________ 12,318.33 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 RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor O5 _______________________________

Analyses of the Statewide Measures ANALYSES OF THE STATEWIDE MEASURES APPEARING ON THE ELECTION BALLOT NOVEMBER 3, 2020 The following analyses are for the two measures appearing on the statewide general election ballot on November 3, 2020. This publication is required by section 16.1-01-07 of the North Dakota Century Code to enable voters to become familiar with the effect of proposed measures. The full text of each measure is available on the Secretary of State’s website at vote.nd.gov or by requesting a copy from the Elections Unit, Secretary of State’s office at (800) 352-0867, ext. 328-4146, or from the office of any County Auditor.

Analysis of Constitutional Measure No. 1 Constitutional Measure No. 1 was placed on the ballot by action of the 2019 North Dakota Legislative Assembly with the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4016 (2019 Session Laws, Ch.536). If approved, this constitutional measure would amend and reenact subsections 2 and 6 of section 6 of Article VIII of the North Dakota Constitution relating to the state board of higher education.

The proposed amendments to subsection 2 would increase the number of board members from eight to fifteen; prohibit state legislators, elected state officials, state employees, and individuals employed full time by any institution under the board’s control from serving on the board; increase the term of appointment of board members from four to six years with the option for reappointment to a nonconsecutive second term; and replace the chief justice of supreme court on the board nominating committee with the secretary of state. The pro-

posed amendments to subsection 6 would require the board to meet at least annually with the head of each institution under its control.

The estimated fiscal impact of this measure is $147,000 per biennium.

Voting “YES” means you approve the measure as summarized above. Voting “NO” means you reject the measure as summarized above.

Analysis of Constitutional Measure No. 2 Constitutional Measure No. 2 was placed on the ballot by action of the 2019 North Dakota Legislative Assembly with the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4001 (2019 Session Laws, Ch.537). If approved, this constitutional measure would amend and reenact section 9 of Article III of the North Dakota Constitution relating to initiated constitutional amendments.

The proposed amendments require an initiated constitutional measure to be placed only on a general election ballot and, if approved by the voters, be submitted to the subsequent legislative assembly. If the legislative assembly approves the constitutional measure, it becomes law. If the legislative assembly does not approve the constitutional measure, the measure must be placed on the ballot again at the next general election, and, if approved by the voters, it becomes law.

The estimated fiscal impact of this measure is none.

Voting “YES” means you approve the measure as summarized above. Voting “NO” means you reject the measure as summarized above.

O5 _______________________________

– THE CLASSIFIEDS –

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

HELP WANTED – Maple Manor Care Center is hiring in their dietary department for morning and evening tray as well as morning and evening dishwasher. Apply in person. __________________________ S28Tf HELP WANTED – The Cavalier County Auditor ’s Office has an opening for the full-time Deputy Auditor position. For list of requirements, job duties and instructions on how to apply please visit the County website at: https:// cavaliercounty.us/employment/.

Applications available in the Cavalier County Auditor ’s Office or on the website. Cavalier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For questions please contact Lisa Gellner at 701-256-2229. _______________________ S28,O5Bt H E L P WA N T E D – N o r t h e r n Lights Arts Council has an opening for the position of ROXY Theater manager. Application and job description can be found at http://www.nlac.us and Facebook. com/NorthernLightsArtsCouncil.

Applications must be submitted before Wed. Oct. 21. ______________________O5,12,19Bt

FOR SALE

FOR SALE – 2006 379 Peterbilt Big Bunk-black, 475 Cat 13 speed, new tires, owner retiring. Title in hand.

Good condition. Call Bob at 701265-2220. _______________________S28,O5Pd

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

Experienced truck driver to pull grain hoppers.

Must have clean driving record, CDL and current medical certification.

Full-time year round position.

Call Ted at 701-256-0402 or 701-256-3366 or Aaron at 701-256-0294.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

FT BiLLiNg SPEciALiST

Dahl Trucking has a full-time position open for a billing specialist.

Our company offers competitive wage, benefit package and a great group of individuals who know the value of team work. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED, detail oriented, computer knowledge, multitasking and general office duties, willing to train.

Pick up application today at Dahl Trucking or call Ted at 256-3959 ext. 212 or 701-256-0402

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

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

Cards of Thanks

HELP WANTED

PT BiLLiNg SPEciALiST

Dahl Trucking has a part-time position open for a billing specialist. Our company offers flexible hours, competitive wage, and a great group of individuals who know the value of team work.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED, detail oriented, computer knowledge, multitasking and general office duties, willing to train.

Pick up application today at Dahl Trucking or call Ted at 256-3959 ext. 212 or 701-256-0402

HELP WANTED Dispatch/sales person

Dahl Trucking is looking for a Dispatch/Sales person. Will work with companies all across the U.S. Full-time position.

Benefit Package available.

Call Ted 701-256-0402 or 256-3366 or stop by office for application.

STREMICK – The family of Dale Stremick would like to send a heartfelt thanks to everyone for the outpouring of love and support regarding the passing of Sally.

A special thanks to Father Phil and Father Michael for the beautiful service and to Min and Bob Schaan for the lovely music. To the medical professionals at the CCMH for taking such good care of Sally and

keeping her comfortable. To the staff at Brooks Funeral Home for your kindness during this process.

To the funeral circle for the food and drink after the prayer service and the funeral. We are so grateful for each one of you, and we know Sally is smiling down and praying for us all. The Dale Stremick family. _______________________________

IS HIRING!

We are looking for an accountant to help with tax preparation, payroll, and bookkeeping.

CPA or working toward CPA designation preferred, but willing to train the right person.

TO APPLY, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

mkemnitz@rindecpa.com P.O. Box 51, Cavalier, ND 58220.

OR MAIL TO:

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED Full-time position opening in our Scanning/Computer Department.

Responsibilities are to include: receiving product, advertising changes, verifying input of data. Monday through Friday with some early morning hours.

Benefits include: • Health and Dental Insurance • Paid Vacation • 401K/ profit sharing Please contact Dena, Bill or Curtis for an application at Leevers Foods in Langdon

Help Wanted: CNA/Nurse Aide Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon, ND has an opening for a CNA/Nurse Aide position.

24 hours per week working nights & every 3rd weekend & rotating holidays.

Night shift differential, competitive pay, and benefit eligible.

Applications can be found and downloaded under the Careers tab at cavaliercountyhospital.com Contact Jamie Nienhuis, CNO or Linda Benoit in HR at 701-256-6127

FT & PT Certified Nursing Assistants All shifts available.

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

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

Approximately 12 hours per quarter.

Pembina County Memorial Hospital Full-time Clinic RN/LPN Flex-time RN/CNA

- Statewide Classifieds -

Wedgewood Manor Flex-time Housekeeper/Laundry Full-time LPN/RN Full-time/Part-time CNAs Part-time RN/LPN

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

HELP WANTED SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE SEEKS Associate Dentist because of increase in patient volume. Potential earnings $300K plus. Includes benefits. Email drb@friendlysmilesfargo.com

EDUCATION/TRAINING TRAIN AT HOME TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in months!

Call 701-929-9679. (M-F 8am-6pm ET)

THE CITY OF MCCLUSKY has an immediate opening for the position of a public works/city maintenance person.

Duties include street sweeping, water meter reading, snow removal and any other city water/sewer/maintenance issues that come up. Salary negotiable.

Call 701-363-2345 for information or to obtain an employment application.

COMPUTER & IT TRAINING PROGRAM! Train ONLINE to get the skills to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Grants and Scholarships available for certain programs for qualified applicants. Call CTI for details! 701-929-9679 (M-F 8am6pm ET).

ANYONE CAN RUN STATEWIDE with HELP WANTED ads in all the newspapers of N.D. with the NorthSCAN program! $160 /25 words / all ND papers. NDNA, 701-223-6397.

SERVICES FOR HIRE NEED NEW FLOORING? Call Empire Today® to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 844-859-6628.

FINANCIAL SERVICES OVER $10K IN Debt? Be debt free in 24 to 48 months. No upfront fees to enroll.

A+ BBB rated. Call National Debt Relief, 844-981-0006.

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

BUSINESSES FOR SALE DAIRY QUEEN FOR SALE in Langdon, ND. Call 701-370-5252.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ND FARM LAND Values surge upward. Are you selling or renting? Pifer ’s Auction and Farm Land Management. Bob Pifer 701-371-8538.

Kevin Pifer 701.238.5810. Free valuation.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE LOOKING FOR THE most complete listing of ND Media? Get the ND Media Guide for Only $25! Call 701-223-6397, ND Newspaper Association.

HORSE BUYER HORSE BUYER at BOWMAN Livestock, October 12: STOCKMANS LIVESTOCK East barn, Dickinson October 13th: SITTING BULL LIVESTOCK, Williston October 14th: RUGBY LIVESTOCK October 15th.

8a.m.-4p.m. Buying all horses - good,

bad, ugly or pretty! Top dollar paid on the spot! Special interest in riding horses. 612-839-9568.

AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 701-809-7415.

HEALTH/MEDICAL ATTENTION: OXYGEN USERS! Gain freedom with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator! No more heavy tanks and refills! Guaranteed Lowest Prices!

Call the Oxygen Concentrator Store: 701-404-5994. (24/7) ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW AUTHORS WANTED! Page Publishing will help you self-publish your own book. FREE author submission kit! Limited offer! Why wait? Call now: 866-331-7577.

BOY SCOUT COMPENSATION FUND - Anyone that was inappropriately touched by a Scout leader deserves justice and financial compensation!

Victims may be eligible for a significant cash settlement. Time to file is limited.

Call Now! 844-347-7225.

MISCELLANEOUS WE MAKE IT easy to place an ad in one or all the North Dakota newspapers. One order, one bill, one check. We provide the ad design and tear sheets.

Call the North Dakota Newspaper Association, 701-223-6397.

Cavalier County Republican

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Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule

October 5 – Devils Lake October 6 – Call 256-2828 by 2 p.m. to arrange a free ride to the Flu Clinic being held on October 7 at the Cavalier County Transit garage October 7 – Grand Forks October 9 – Grand Forks October 12 – Grand Forks October 14 – Grand Forks October 16 – Grand Forks October 19 – Devils Lake October 21 – Grand Forks October 23 – Grand Forks October 26 – Grand Forks October 28 – Grand Forks October 30 – Grand Forks 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.

Fly over

Bob Sanders sent this photo of Kevin Forest of Forest Flying Service out spraying one evening last week.

By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent One a Day Keeps the Doctor Away Since I taught Family and Consumer Sciences and Health in middle and high school for 19 years with the addition of school counselor, the last 6 of those years prior to becoming an NDSU Extension Agent, I have seen a lot of things, heard a lot of things, and can’t possibly remember all of the experiences I had during that time. There are a lot of memories, both good and not so good, and I can honestly say that I was blessed to learn just as much from my students as they did from me.

Most of the memories during those times are memories that stick in my mind because of how large or significant they were, but there is one that sticks out because of the shear simplicity. I didn’t learn anything new, per se, but it has definitely set my way of thinking about nutrition and how to get it.

One day, years ago, I was in my classroom preparing lessons and correcting papers when one of my students proceeded to come into my room just for a visit. I don’t remember what the conversation was about.

In fact, I think it was just an average “how are things going” kind of conversation. As we visited, the student was eating an apple. Before I knew it, they had eaten every single last bit of apple. When I say every last bit, I mean there was not a core left, even.

The only things left were the stem and a few seeds. It struck me as odd that the core wasn’t left. I asked if that’s how they always ate apples, and the reply was something along the lines of, “’An apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ Why would I waste healthy food? The stem is a little hard to eat, and I heard the seeds have a poison or something, so I leave those, but the rest is good.” That student definitely got the maximum nutrition out of that apple.

NDSU Extension Notes

Apple season is upon us right now, and that memory often comes back this time of year. Some apples are earlier varieties, some are later.

Some are crisper, some are mealier.

No matter what your favorite apple variety is, there is no doubt that it is packed full of nutrients that help your body in multiple ways, hence the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away…”

There are several reasons why apples are such great things, and we can be considered blessed to be able to grow them in our area.

• Nutrition - There is a lot of nutrition packed into a small item for less than 100 calories. High amounts of vitamins, minerals, and fiber are all ready to be consumed. It’s best to eat the skin, as the skin provides high concentrations of fiber and antioxidants.

• Reduction in Heart Disease and Cancer Risk - Because of the nutrients in apples, there really is something to be said about “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” as apples are proven to reduce the risk for cancer, heart disease, and some other diseases as well.

• A Variety of Uses - Whether it’s apple sauce, apple pie, apple chutney, or apple butter, there are multiple uses that can be fun to try, and each apple can be used in more than one way.

• Storage for a Longer Periods of Time - Keep in a cool, moist place free of disagreeable smells. Some common varieties people in our area enjoy and their storage times are Haralson (3-5 months) and Honeycrisp (7-10 months).

• Fairly Easy to Preserve - Apples can be frozen and dehydrated with little effort, and canning apple products is a fairly simple process.

Though it may take many years to bring a tree to production, it is well worth the effort of planting and maintaining your trees if you enjoy apples.

If you have an overabundance of apples, feel free to share with others so they don’t go to waste. Even if you don’t want to preserve them, there is

the added benefit of their longer storage time in a cool, moist place that makes it easy to enjoy apples well into the winter months.

One great thing about preparing or eating apples is the fresh smell that comes with it. One way to liven up the winter months is to make slow cooker apple sauce. It smells and tastes delicious. I have used the following recipe, as well as altering it by leaving the skins included for added nutrition, and then putting the applesauce in the blender or eating the soft skins with the applesauce because, in the words of my former student, “why would I waste healthy food?”

Slow Cooker Applesauce This healthy recipe comes from NDSU Extension Service.

Ingredients 4 large apples Juice from 1 lemon 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1/4 c. water Directions 1. Peel and core apples; cut into quarters.

2.Add apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, brown sugar and water to a slow cooker; stir.

3.Cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours, until apples are very tender.

4.Mash with the back of a fork or potato masher Makes four servings. Each serving has 130 calories, 1 gram (g) protein, 35 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, and 0 mg sodium.

If you would like more resources on apples such as how to grow them, harvest them, prepare them (recipes!), or preserve them, feel free to contact our office by phone 256-2560 or email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu. We would be more than happy to assist you. If you would like to research further on your own, NDSU Extension has some great resources on our website that can assist you, such as “From Orchard to Table: Apples!” (FN1847) (https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/food-nutrition/from-orchardto-table-apples/fn1847.pdf) and Field to Forks “Let’s Enjoy Apples!”

(FN1966) (https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/publications/food-nutrition/ lets-enjoy-apples/fn1966.pdf).

If nothing else, let’s try to follow the wise advice of my former student: “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” and why waste healthy food?

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. Access to the Langdon Senior Center is limited to staff and deliveries.

CCMH BOARD OF TRUSTEE NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THREE OPEN POSITIONS

A Nomination Form and Job Description may be obtained from the Business Office at CCMH, Langdon Clinic, Walhalla Clinic or the CCMH Website www.cavaliercountyhospital.com To be eligible for election to a 4-year term, the Nomination Form and Membership Application (may also be obtained at the above locations) must be submitted to the Administrative Assistant by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2020 Annual Member Meeting Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 7:00 p.m.

CCMH Conference Room You must be a member of the hospital to vote on issues brought forth to the membership. For voting procedures and membership eligibility please see the bylaws available on the CCMH website.

If you want:

As winter approaches, the interior finishing work progresses on the Walhalla Assembly of God Church Community Center. It is projected that the interior lighting, insulation, and heating will be completed before the end of the year while the gym flooring is to be installed after the first of the year. Church representatives report that a dedication of the community center is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, 2021. This is a photo of the main entryway to the Assembly of God Church Community Center. The granite flooring was cut by a church volunteer and laid by Grand Forks Marble and Tile.

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Page 16 – Monday, October 5, 2020

By Rita Maisel

Beaulieu: Last week’s column was on some of the earliest homesteading families who settled “at the foot of the mountain” when the present day boundary between Pembina and Cavalier Counties had not yet been formalized in the area named Beaulieu Township by Pembina County officials. That early Beaulieu Township was four townships in size. When fifteen townships at the west end of Pembina County voted to separate and become the east end of Cavalier County in May 1885, two townships now located in Cavalier County were given the name Olga. Later they were divided and became North Olga and South Olga. The site of the store and a stopping place for a meal or overnight became known as Beaulieu, named for the view of the valley to the east as seen from that part of the ridge of the Pembina Escarpment. Beaulieu Post Office established at this general location in 1884 and was in Sec. 27 of currently North Olga Township. The post office closed in 1931. The cemetery and a weathered gray church building with a small traditional “rose window” on the western wall were still standing but no longer in use when I first visited the cemetery in the early 1970s. A school building was part of the community from its earliest days. One of UND’s more colorful alumni, Arctic explorer Stefansson, taught at the Beaulieu rural school before enrolling at the University and wrote about his experiences there in compiling his memoirs. The area also had an active Woodman Lodge pictured in the Olga book.

More as a clarification than a correction would be to mention that what is now Prescott and Russell United Counties in eastern Ontario, plus the area of Vaudreuile in western Quebec, contributed many Irish and French settlers to what we now know as Cavalier County. Settlers from other parts of Ontario also came here with a number of early

Langdon residents from counties along the shores of Lake Ontario.

Many early farmers who would settle in both Pembina and Cavalier Counties came from land along the shore of Lake Huron. Settlers in the Hannah area often listed Manitoulin Island as their previous home.

The journeys were usually on immigrant trains. If a whole community wanted to come, the families would arrange for a train for their group and bring livestock, furniture, hired help listed as servants, or neighbors with them. Father St. Pierre came to Olga with one of those groups and is thought to have gone back a year later and again accompanied a group coming to Dakota Territory. The immigrant trains were still bringing families in 1910 to settle communities in the western part of Cavalier County. Other early settlers were young people who wanted to see the country and would bring a few clothes in a wooden box or a homemade trunk.

My grandmother had two brothers farming in the Cavalier area when she came with a group of young girls in 1883. Her future husband came earlier with a group of young men, and they met at church in Cavalier. Many families have similar stories.

COVID-19: Because the pandemic is “history in the making” and has altered all of our lives accordingly, I would have preferred to write months ago that it was just a blip on a radar screen and life had gone back to normal. That comment would not be the truth. Whatever your age or social level, your life and mine have been irrevocably impacted by a virus we knew very little about until it arrived. Little children who may have seemed to race joyfully to the front of the church for their special children’s sermon or to get a quiet bag to entertain themselves during the worship are no longer there. The story hour at the library is not available, and whole families may still come to the library to check out books, but children seem to have forgotten the train they used to race to visit.

Day cares have new rules. School children have had to adjust to distance learning, to not being able to

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run and play on the playground or in the park. Yes, some ball teams have tried to have normal games but even those efforts were at times disrupted.

Young families who counted on day care and both parents working had to change their life styles, As stores and offices closed to the general public, some worked from home and some lost their jobs and possibly a good part of their income. Lockdown took on a new meaning when it was a favorite business, the courthouse, the bank or the hospital. Remember the days when walkers in couples or groups used to be a common sight? Coffee drinkers met at one place as soon as it opened in the morning and another a couple of hours later at a different location. I knew ladies who had an exercise class at one place, went for coffee together, did some shopping and then met another group for lunch or a meeting with refreshments included. In the evening, husbands could be talked into taking them out for dinner and some even found people to play cards with or maybe a ball game to watch at a nearby park or stadium.

There might be a concert or a movie they wanted to attend. Some still do some of those things, but we do them masked and less frequently.

Older people went into this time with mixed feelings. I had phone calls from friends both local and far away who had determined not to leave their homes until it was over.

No one wanted visitors who were not immediate family. We took for granted we could talk to neighbors in the yard if we stood far apart. Or we could call them on the phone.

But even phone calls got less and less as we had no news to share.

For a while we could listen to the governor’s reports in the afternoon, but they are no longer on the radio.

School news went to “Facebook only” from the beginning making it off limits to anyone not into that form of media. Being in the age group not expected to live to the end of the virus, well-meaning friends and relatives were the first to assure me I would not live out the pandemic, and of course, they could be right. There were many

suggestions that I do the things on my bucket list now which they felt would be reasonable. Their advice did make sense.

Yes, some do have a long list of the things they call their bucket list: mountains they want to climb, making their second million since the first one was too hard to reach, writing their memoirs for posterity, places they always wanted to go or things they were too afraid to try.

In that category they often claimed skydiving or whitewater rafting were on their bucket list. Personally, I had just planned to do whatever I was doing as long as I could.

But the pandemic intruded on even the unimportant things that had kept me busy for years. Research has always depended on the questions people asked me to help them with. Reading has always been a wonderful leisure time activity, but increasingly favorite authors died or were no longer able to write. I miss Lillian Jackson Braun and her Cat Who series; Phyllis Whitney who wrote up to and past her 100th birthday; Sue Grafton whose A, B, C books ended with “Y is for Yesterday”; M.C. Beaton whose Hamish McBeth stories took you to the highlands of Scotland; and Mary Higgins Clark who died earlier this year (more on that later). Awhile back I realized I had been playing for church, poorly but hopefully adequately, for more years than the average church-goer has been alive.

A cousin reminded me that a lady in one of his churches was 100 and still playing. That milestone was not in my wildest dreams. The love ribbons I have made “forever” celebrated their 50th anniversary last year. Because the ladies who relied on me to make them have not met since last Christmas, that mission project is on hold as are the sweaters normally needed for mission kits. When you do not have a definite deadline to meet, it is harder to tackle new routines.

The following are some of the ways I found to keep on keeping on. As part of reading bingo, I set out to see if there were any Mary Higgins Clark books I had not read, and even if I re-read one or two, they were still enjoyable. Currently

I am finding Agatha Christie books I did not remember reading and, also, finding she spent from World War II until her death in 1976 combating the comments of people who thought everyone over sixty should be exterminated. She disagreed vehemently. Hercule Poirot had retired before one of his best-known cases was solved in 1926 and came out of retirement to solve “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd,” one of his and Christie’s most famous stories.

Miss Marple was 80 before she hit the pages of print and 50 years later was still 80 but using a cane.

Even though it has been a long time since our pastors have been called to local nursing homes, I have not played there or had a chance to visit with friends living at Maple Manor or Osnabrock; we do have social distancing and in-person worship at our church and yes, we sing hymns behind our masks, and someone plays the piano. Sometimes that someone is me. Research requests still come by phone, e-mail and snail mail.

There are still bags of yarn on hand “to make something out of” when inspiration strikes. As the oldest recipients of mission sweaters have now celebrated their 15th birthdays, new and special little ones are arriving in our own community and may welcome a handmade gift with cooler weather approaching.

I can send cards and letters or make phone calls, but I do not go visiting or attend anything where I might have to drive home after dark or when the sun is coming up or going down. That feature has to do with vision problems when driving, not just the virus and cancelled events. I do appreciate the sports announcers who not only call the games but keep us informed of community events. Meals and groceries can be ordered and delivered, but fresh air is beneficial so I pick up mail, necessities and sometimes news on those excursions. Friends do still call and allow for the fact that it takes awhile to get to the phone. Things could be worse, but I still have fond memories of how much easier life was without the virus.

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