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Catch up with football, volleyball and cross country on Pages 8-9.

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Life has its challenges and its ups and down in normal times. In 2020 the coronavirus has added another layer of worry, and many people may find themselves feeling anxious, stressed, worried, sad, depressed, lonely, or frustrated.

If you or someone you care for is experiencing any of these feelings and you need help, there are many resources available in Cavalier County and in North Dakota to assist you.

“Sometimes the first step you may want to take is to bring it up with your doctor, clergy, or school counselor,” said Public Health Nurse Steph Welsh. “They can help you directly or assist you in finding the direction to take next.”

“Sometimes, just knowing others are experiencing similar feelings is helpful,” shared United Lutheran Pastor Karl Breddin. “Naming those feelings and talking about them with someone else can be a very helpful first step toward healing. With the many other events of this year, such as racial and social unrest, wildfires, hurricanes and political tension,

there is a great deal of anxiety, which is compounded by COVID and 24-hour news and social media." Breddin went on to explain that it can be very tempting to rationalize these issues as not so overwhelming in the larger context, but for someone experiencing anxiety or depression, their feelings can feel overwhelming and are very real, so it is important not to

Hoffarth, Barb Boesl, and Tiffany Hetletved. Hoffarth works through Devils Lake Psychological Services (701-662-8255), Boesl works through Catholic Charities and can be contacted at St. Alphonsus School (701256-2354), and Hetletved is at Aspiring Hope Therapy (701370-5985).

Besides the need for emotional support and well-being,

downplay them.

“Sometimes people feel they have to be really struggling to reach out for help, but that’s not always the case,” said Dr. Jennifer Hoffarth. “Don’t be afraid to reach out for a little extra support.” Local counseling services are available from

individuals and families may experience financial, nutritional, or abuse problems. Cavalier County Social Services (701256-2175) can help individuals and families with financial assistance including SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Medicaid, and LI-

HAZMAT exercise for area first responders held Cavalier County Emergency Management arranged a fullscale exercise for area responders on September 23. The exercise started at 6:00 p.m. and took place in the 4th Avenue and 5th Street area. Local law enforcement, fire department, Emergency Medical Services

pital.

“Exercises like these are on a rotation with the beginning being a tabletop or discussionbased exercise and culminating in a full scale [reinactment],” said Emergency Management Coordinator Karen Kempert.

“The exercises are also a time to

lance Director Chris Sanders.

“It taxes the system under near real conditions. It lets us test our surge capacity at the hospital and see how our system is going to react if we get a surge of patients. It allows us to work with outside organizations and coordinate with them, and test

Exercise held Cavalier County Emergency Management held a full-scale exercise for area responders on Sept. 23. Local law enforcement, fire department, emergency medical serivices were all involved with the exercise. Photo by Linda Timian. (ambulance), hospital, county health, Maple Manor, 911 and dispatch were invited to participate in the exercise which consisted of a mock accident with a hazardous material (HAZMAT) and victims brought to the hos-

learn without threat to life [or] safety.”

The exercises help all the agencies involved to test and develop familiarity with their plans and procedures. “It is really good practice,” said Ambu-

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that system as well. We hope there are never any issues, but this let's you uncover them if there are any plans that need improvement.”

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HEAP (fuel assistance).

“We handle the financial assistance programs within our Zone,” said Jill Denault, Director of the Northern Valley Human Service Zone. “We will certainly assist individuals and families in getting their needs met.” Social Services provides vouchers if you are in need of an Emergency Food Box from the local food pantry. The Food Pantry is open Wednesdays from 2:00-4:00 pm.

If you are in need of protective services due to abuse, please call Social Services or the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department at 701-256-2555.

Al-Anon is a support group for the families and friends of people with alcohol dependency problems. By sharing common experiences and applying the AlAnon principles, families and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes into their lives, whether or not the alcoholic is seeking help.

Langdon Al-Anon meets every Thursday at United Lutheran Church in the Youth Room from 12-1PM. Enter through the east end door. Questions can be directed to 701-270-2254 or find information online at ndalanon. com or al-anon.org. A schedule cont. on page 2

Jennings opens Langdon Electrolysis Clinic In early September, Jocelyn Jennings opened Langdon Electrolysis Clinic located at 724 3rd Street on the corner next door to the Bread Pan Bakery.

“Electrolysis is the only permanent hair removal method approved by the FDA,” said Jennings.

Electrolysis is a safe timetested procedure invented o v e r 1 0 0 years ago. A v e r y f i n e sterile probe is inserted into the hair follicle at the surface of the skin.

The growth center of the hair is then destroyed with heat and current so that the hair never grows back. Everything is sanitized and/or sterilized between clients.

“Electrolysis equipment

has evolved a lot,” Jennings said. She uses the latest topof-the-line technology so that the process for each follicle takes only a fraction of a second. A client may experience temporary redness at the activity site for a couple days, but that is normal.

Jennings provides free consultations w i t h the option of having a coinciding 15 minute session at a reduced rate.

S e s sions are typically 15 or 30 minu t e s d e pending on the size of the area to be treated, with 60 minute sessions available if needed.

Appointments can be made through her Facebook page

We’re looking to add a new member to our team!

See the Help Wanted section for details.

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Cavalier County Republican

Civic Meetings Langdon City Commission Monday, Sept. 28, 6:00 p.m.

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.

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

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Behavioral and Mental health resources ___________________________continued from Page 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous meet- North Dakotans. Call LSS at focuses on many of the chalings in the Devils Lake and sur- 701-223-1510 (M-F between lenges faced specifically by parrounding area can be found by 8-5pm) OR email renew@lssnd. ents but also has a page dedicalling 701-665-1041. The North org. The Project Renew website cated to COVID-19. The COVID Dakota AA website, www.aan- has information on food & shel- page has helpful articles such as orthdakota.org, can help you ter resources, coping and well- Teleworking with Kids at Home, find meetings across ND by being, wellness tips, and who to Back to School, conversation district. District 12 is the Devils call in a crisis situation. guides for different age groups, Lake area and District 13 is the The Behavioral Health Di- and an ideas section on creative Grand Forks and Grafton area. vision of the North Dakota things to do at home.

Some people have found they Department of Human SerCavalier County Public Health like attending a virtual group vices website (www.behavioral- has a Behavioral and Mental meeting outside their district. health.nd.gov) has information Health Task Force that has put The national toll-free number is on mental health, addiction, together a resource guide that 800-839-1686. substance abuse prevention, lists many of these local, county, There is a trio of North Dakota and COVID-19 Resources. Of state, and national services, orstate-sponsored websites that particular interest is the Em- ganizations, offices, resources, provide a variety of excellent in- ployer Toolkit designed for busi- and hotlines. You can find the formation: Project Renew, the ness owners, a 19 page down- resource guide ready to print ND Behavioral Health Division, loadable .pdf file, found on the at https://www.cavaliercountyand Parents Lead.

COVID-19 Resources page. health.com/community-health, Project Renew (www.projecParents Lead (http://www. stop by the county health oftrenew.nd.gov) is a new behav- parentslead.org/) is a program fice at the courthouse and pick ioral health program providing developed in collaboration be- one up, or call them at 701-256community support services tween the ND Department of 2402 and ask that one be sent and outreach to individuals im- Human Services, ND Depart- to you. County Health is open pacted by the COVID-19 pan- ment of Transportation, and ND 8:00-4:30, Monday – Friday. The demic in partnership with Lu- University System. Its mission resource guide is also available theran Social Services of North is to support parents in pro- in many health services, social Dakota. Brief support services moting the behavioral health services, and government ofare free and anonymous to all of their children. This program fices citywide.

HAZMAT exercise held _________________________________________continued from Page 1 that it is nice for all different and vendors that is partially dis- cidents in the past, however, groups to practice and hear tributed back to counties. nothing that has been an exhow everyone sees emergenThe tabletop portion of the tremely hazardous material,” cies from their perspective,” HAZMAT exercise had been said Kempert. The most comsaid County Health Nurse Steph completed earlier. The full-scale mon hazardous materials are Welsh. exercise was delayed due to the glysphosate (the chemical The nature of the exercises number of Covid-19 cases in found in Round Up herbicide), varies based on the hazards the area. The full-scale exercise anhydrous ammonia, and simfaced by the first responders. was scaled back a bit in order to ple gasoline. The first step in any “A few years ago we did a full get it completed before the end emergency is to call 911, includscale in Munich with a tornado of the grant cycle. ing an emergency that involves scenario,” said Kempert. They “We have had hazmat in- a hazardous material. have also completed a Langdon tornado exercise and an active Electrolysis Clinic __________________continued from Page 1 shooter exercise at the school.

“Langdon Electrolysis Clinic” or completed at the Southeastern “We do them as we can get by calling 701-335-6037. The School of Electrology and Laser grants to assist with the cost,” number of sessions needed in Lexington, Kentucky. said Kempert. Cavalier County can be determined at the conJennings is originally from was able to do this exercise with sultation.

Des Lacs near Minot. She was a Federal Hazardous Materials Jennings received her li- previously the family and conEmergency Preparedness grant cense earlier this summer sumer science teacher at Park that she wrote in 2019 and was from the North Dakota Board River Area Schools. She and awarded. There is a local match of Health. This required 600 her husband, Taylor, live in that comes from fees that are hours of textbook studies and Langdon. collected by the state from haz- hands-on training which she ardous materials warehouses

Community Calendar

Thank you To all staff, residents and families. Thank you so much for all your hard work and support during this difficult time. Your humility, kindness, and strength are greatly appreciated.

September 28 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks or Devils Lake 29 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m.

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

30 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leevers run 8:45 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.

30 – Cavalier County Public Health - Free COVID-19 Static Testing, Call 256-2402, 9-11 a.m.

October 1 – Post 98 Legion Meeting, American Legion Hall 2 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, Munich Ambulance Center, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

2 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 2 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dolar General Run, 9-11 a.m.

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 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) 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.

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 Public Health Flu Clinic, Munich Ambulance Center, 9-10 a.m.

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COVID updates and new school tech discussed at last LAS Board meeting of Health, then the school notifies the exposed individuals of their quarantine status. If a close contact, as in the case of the volleyball team, you must quarantine fourteen days. If you become positive at any point within this timeframe, you are required to quarantine ten additional days from that point.

Household members of testpositive cases must quarantine for twenty-four days if continuing to reside in the same residence. Finally, if tested positive and recovered, individuals are considered immune to quarantine and testing protocols for 90 days.

With this said, the volleyball program now has only six individuals eligible to participate at the varsity level until quarantine is lifted on October 5.

This presents a unique situation as they play more games per week over other currently running sport programs. Six individuals could hypothetically play, however, if one member is injured, that leaves the team with only five players, disqualifying them from play. The board and activities committee both feel this isn’t the best position for students. In terms of student health and having the best chance for qualifying for state level competition, a momentary shutdown seems to be the best course of action. Therefore, the volleyball program has been put on hold. As this choice is due to COVID-related reasons, they will not be required to record a forfeit on missed games.

Instead, games can be rescheduled or recorded as no-contest if a reschedule isn’t available.

Finally, the curriculum committee reported that the LASD Foundation donated funds to pay for web-cameras to aid in distance learning. FM Bank monetarily matched this donation coming to an additional

By Adam Johnston Republican Writer The Langdon Area School Board met Monday, September 21 hearing presentations from a variety of school committees and officials. A pair of motions were also approved regarding the acquisition of new technology devices and the appointment of one head coach along with all assistant coaches.

The first order of business was to approve the school's budget for the 2020-21 school year, with a projected surplus of $250,000. This surplus was anticipated and desirable to the board to shore up finances.

While last year's audit has yet to be submitted to the school, it is now in process. The audit review was planned for this meeting, but the auditors cancelled, and the board hopes they will attend the next board meeting on October 19.

The Activities Committee noted that within the last twelve hours before the board meeting, there was one confirmed case of COVID-19 in the junior high football team. The junior varsity and c-squad girls volleyball teams were also exposed to an opposing positive-case player and quarantined. This development opened a conversation on how the school should proceed. It was noted of upmost importance that the school has a responsibility to follow the North Dakota Department of Health guidelines over all other directives.

To fully understand the situation, quarantine policies were discussed. Currently, County Health makes the decision on who is deemed as a close contact which leads to quarantine.

The school gathers information for County Health, County Health makes the determination along with the Department

total of $15,000, with the desire that it be used for COVID-19 related issues or necessary tech updates. The school chose to put FM’s donation toward 30 MacBook Airs for the elementary school to replace devices that were handed out for home use.

With that $15,000 donation, the school would only have to supply about $8500 more for the purchase with that potentially coming from the COVID-related funds the school will receive.

This decision brought on a discussion of coming to a long-term plan for the implementation of technology in the school. It was discussed to think about having the Mac branded computers in the elementary school, while keeping PC format computers in the middle/ high school. This proposed plan is based on the idea that Macs are media leaning platforms conducive to school use, while PCs are advantageous to students in senior grades as they are more widely implemented in the workforce and business world. This will be an ongoing conversation as the school year progresses.

Other Business of Note: • Teachers conferences are scheduled for October 6-7.

• Coach Rob Scherr will return as Head Coach of girls’ basketball.

• All assistant coaches have been approved by the board.

• The Building Committee will hear three proposals on the new boiler Oct. 7.

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September 30 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 8:00 – 4:30 For questions, October 2 – Munich Ambulance Center from 10:30 – 12:30 call the October 5 - Alsen at the Elevator Office building from 8:30 – 9:30 public health office October 5 – Milton Senior Citizens Center from 10:15 – 11:30 at 256-2402 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

october 2020 Calendar of Service “We’re here when you need us!”

Even if you are only doing business by phone or email right now, help people know you are still there for them.

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:

will again be tested to ensure that they are working as required. During both timeframes, in case of inclement weather, we will keep this to a minimum; updates will be announced on all available social media and radio.

Thank you for your patience. If you have any questions, please contact your 911 Coordinator, Karen Kempert, Cavalier County-256-3911 or, Lori Beck, Towner County – 9684366.

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This is number one in a new series “My First or Early Painting“ by members of the Brush Bunch. I hope this works out, and thanks to Laurel Brusseau for answering my call and plunging in. In Laurel‘s own words is the following: “Several of us took lessons from Mickey Stillwell back in the early 70’s. This wasn’t my first painting but the first one I did without the guidance of an instructor. I painted it with the thought in mind of giving it to my dad for his birthday. It is a painting of the barn that used to be on the farm where I grew up, and the date on the back of the painting is 1975. He seemed pleased with it and hung it on the wall in the living room where it hung for many years. As I look at it now—it was a start—painted the same subject matter this past year adding some more things from the barnyard, and it shows I have made some advancement in my abilities over the years.

It was a fun and a scary attempt to create something/anything way back then. Some of the things I attempt to create today give me those fun and scary feelings. But it is a fun hobby—keeps one plugging away in the hopes of creating just that perfect masterpiece one day. In the meantime, we just paint and enjoy the company of other artists and be inspired by them.“ Thanks Laurel. This makes my work so much easier. Laurel is the one who initiated me into the Brush Bunch; more about this later. I consider her as my mentor to this day. I hope that the fellow Brush Bunch members will dig into their paintings and send me one of their early paintings, no matter how “bad“ you think it is. Please share with us, along with an explanation of such painting.

Another tip for senior citizens from Julie Dunnigan: ‚In style‘ are the clothes that still fit! Stay well and God Bless.

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FLU SHOT CLINICS

Upgrading public safety radio Sirens and pagers to be tested in Cavalier and Towner Counties.

Cavalier County 9-1-1 will be upgrading their public safety radio consoles. As a part of this project, training will take place on September 28-29, when public safety telecommunicators will be learning hands-on, using the new equipment. As a part of this process sirens and pagers will be set off.

Cavalier County 9-1-1 will cut over to the new system on October 6th, when the sirens and pagers

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Opinion

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Improving civil dialogue in the November election The vast majority of Americans, polls reveal, lament the ugliness and incivility that punctuate our politics. The contentiousness, coarseness and divisiveness have spawned widespread apathy, and undermined faith and confidence in our system. Those who continue to participate agree that our nation requires wholesome remedies, sooner rather than later.

While it is unrealistic to expect a standard of decorum that reflects lawn tennis language, it is not too much to expect elements of civility.

Consider five modest pledges that citizens can accept to immediately improve the tone and quality of our political dialogue in the weeks that remain.

First, let’s agree to stop the practice of political labeling. The practice of endorsing or dismissing an idea merely because it is liberal or conservative is a lazy way of avoiding the work of citizenship, which requires analysis of the merits of laws, policies and programs. In fact, the practice is simplistic, circular and little more than a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Political labeling ignores the fact that views and values are shifting in response to changing circumstances in a fast-paced world in which policy responses to emerging challenges require compromise.

Worse, labeling provides a pass to candidates who learn that they can woo and win an audience vulnerable to descriptions and judgments grounded in ideological

characterizations. Voters should expect candidates to explain the reasoning that supports their positions on issues.

Anything less violates a central principle of democracy: Governmental officials are accountable to the electorate. Accordingly, it is the duty of those who seek or hold office to answer questions so that voters are fully informed.

The occasional response from a candidate—“I’m not going to talk about that”—does not pass muster in a nation governed by republican principles. Voters’ questions should be fair, of course, and candidates should patiently and fully explain their positions.

Second, since the quality of civic dialogue in a democracy requires an abiding respect for facts and evidence, let’s agree to reject the politics of distortion and demagoguery.

Nothing is accomplished through resort to straw man arguments. In addition, fooling people into embracing arguments and positions is a hollow victory. Such fraudulent tactics contradict the premise of winning “consent” from one’s fellow citizens since people who are deceived are hardly consenting to something.

Third, let’s agree to avoid the politics of destruction. Politics is not war, and words are not bullets.

It is wise to recall that in a democracy, which is fluid and reflective of changing views, that today’s opponents may be tomorrow’s allies. Bad faith and destruction preclude compromise, which is the engine that makes the political system work.

We can and should be tough on issues, but tender toward people.

The effort to demonize or destroy those who differ with our views tends to curb interest in politics, undermines political participation and exacerbates voter apathy and cynicism. At a juncture when voter participation is declining, it is important to remember that in a de-

mocracy, we seek social conditions that encourage participation and honest give-and-take in the discussion of policies, programs and laws.

Fourth, as we strive for a better, more civil and informed dialogue on the issues of central concern to voters in the forthcoming election, let’s avoid the use of terms that are dehumanizing.

Let’s speak of “undocumented immigrants” rather than “illegals. ” That pejorative characterization may appeal to a segment of voters, but it debases their human existence, and ignores the valuable work that they perform and the many contributions that they make to our society, culture and economy.

Fifth, let’s ask candidates, and citizens everywhere, to resuscitate the practice of common courtesy and civil tones and refer to others, where appropriate, as Mr. and Ms. Let’s agree that themes of civility and courtesy require of us all a measure of restraint so that we do not misrepresent the views and positions of those whom we oppose.

That practice serves only the cause of confusion and deliberate distortion. Rather, let us hear in the public square a fair representation of the views with whom we disagree.

What a concept!

If we can implement but a few of these ideas, we’ll all feel better about our politics. ~~~ 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.

Report From the Legislature

Rep. Chuck Damschen R – District 10 I am writing this on September 22, and have two interim committee meetings scheduled for the 24th and the 25th of the month. I will be attending these meetings from home via the internet. It will be good to get caught up on committee work as the reports are due right after the election in November.

Usually I get some calls with questions about measures that will be on the ballot. Earlier in this column I voiced my concerns and opposition to measure 3. Since then I’m sure you have heard that the ND Supreme Court pulled the mea-

sure off of the ballot. Many of the signatures were obtained under false pretense by the same group that pushed for the “ethics” initiative several elections ago.

I have been a defender of the referendum and the initiative process for many years. And I still am.

However, some changes in the process are needed because of those who abuse it. The ND Constitution can be amended with a totally uninformed or misinformed vote. Unfortunately there are those who will abuse the trusting citizens of ND. Measure 2, which will be on the ballot in November, addresses the process and takes nothing away from the people. If measure 2 passed, initiated measures passed by the vote of the people would then go to the Legislature and have hearings just like a bill. This process would give the public an open look at the pros and cons of the proposal.

The legislature would vote on it and make a recommendation and the

bill would go back to the people for a final vote. The people could overrule the Legislature but the Legislature could not overrule the peoples’ vote. I certainly intend to support the measure.

Park River Area School teacher Jana Gudmundson, Walsh County teacher of the year was chosen as one of four finalists for ND Teacher of the Year. Rep. Monson and I attended a ceremony at the school where ND DPI Director, Kirstin Baesler, presented an award to Jana for her accomplishments. Congrats, Jana!

The 2020-2021 Ag in the Classroom calendar is available from the ND Department of Agriculture.

This years calendar includes artwork by three elementary students from Park River. Congrats go out to Jayme W., Samantha A., and Marshall B. You can order calendars free of charge from the ND Dept. of Ag by calling toll free to 1-800-242-7535.

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By Marvin Baker

The Andes and the Red River…

On a hot, Sunday afternoon in 1997 in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Bolivia, a group of North Dakota National Guardsmen had the day off and were hiking through the bush. They saw waterfalls, beaches, small villages. They met an American on the trail, and several of them climbed a mountain that took them to nearly 10,000 feet.

Many had never been that far away from home before and were enjoying new scenery that had only been seen by most Americans in the movie “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” which was partially filmed in Bolivia. The National Guard was in poverty-stricken Bolivia, near the Argentine border town of Tarija building a medical clinic for the mountain people. It was hard work because the landscape was so rocky and setting foundations in rock isn’t easy. Nor was working in a higher elevation. But that’s what the National Guard mission was, and the best of North Dakota carried out that mission for three weeks.

Tarija, a city about the size of Fargo at that time, had its moments.

There was a lot of American influence, but the poverty of the Bolivian people was obvious.

That very same day, April 6, 1997, is when Blizzard Hannah hit the Red River Valley, paralyzing a third of North Dakota and a large swath of western Minnesota, which added to an already record amount of snowfall for the season. Little did any of the National Guard members realize, but that Sunday was the beginning of a nightmare that would last for months.

It was one of those rare, carefree days while wearing a U.S. military uniform. The colonel ordered mandatory fun so everyone did exactly that. But back home, the Red River was rising, a blizzard was raging and power was knocked out. The people of eastern North Dakota were helpless, and here was a contingent of the North Dakota National Guard spending a successful humanitarian mission in South America.

As the days went on and soliders began complaining about the food, there wasn’t any news because the

Guard’s base camp only had communications with U.S. Southern Command in Panama. Finally on the fourth day, one of the soldiers came back to the barracks telling everyone of a phone call he had with his wife that Fargo was flooding.

At that time, everyone knew that if Fargo is flooding and the Red River flows north, Grand Forks is going to be under intense pressure because as the river moves north, the water tends to rise higher.

And it did. Large portions of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks were completely destroyed by nature’s wrath. And as all this was going on, Guard members who remained in North Dakota were getting called up to walk dikes, fill sandbags and begin evacuating people.

Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., who attended the University of North Dakota, made a comment that none of the soldiers have ever forgotten.

“I never thought I’d ever see the day in which I would take a canoe down DeMers Avenue,” Pomeroy said.

It didn’t stop there. As we all know, there’s 90 miles from Grand Forks to the Canadian border, and other communities were being breached such as Drayton, Oslo, Minn., and Pembina. By the time the water got to Pembina, it was the worst flood in Pembina’s recorded history, which at the time had gone back about 180 years. The National Guard had its hands full in Grand Forks, so a group of Langdon residents got together with shovels and sandbags and headed over to Pembina to do what they could to help save the oldest community in North Dakota.

Now, imagine the plane ride home from southern Bolivia. It was long and excruciating because there were stops in Panama, then Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota, before returning to Bismarck. Even by that time, many on the Bolivia mission didn’t know how bad the flooding really was. Everyone knew there was flooding and that the Guard had already been called out to save Fargo, but most were unaware of what was going on downstream.

When the plane landed in Bismarck, as soon as everyone disembarked, Maj. Mike Aberle stood at the bottom of the stairs telling everyone, “There’s a flood in Grand Forks, and we’re taking volunteers.

Are you able?"

Dear Editor

Letter to the Editor: This healthcare "watchdog" is no friend of coronavirus patients

By Paul C. Langley, Ph.D. Finally, there's a bit of good news in the fight against COVID-19.

The FDA issued an "emergency use authorization" for remdesivir, an anti-viral drug that could help coronavirus patients recover faster.

The medicine isn't a silver bullet, but it's the first therapy that has shown success in clinical trials.

Yet one self-styled healthcare watchdog seems determined to rain on the parade. The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, better known as ICER, routinely analyzes the "value" that new drugs provide. The organization suggests that insurers should pay as little as $10, and at most $4,460, per 10-day course of treatment. ICER is in no position to act as an arbiter of drug spending -- especially at a time like this. COVID-19 has already claimed nearly 200,000 American lives and cost our country trillions of dollars.

Spurring the creation of vaccines and treatments ought to be our top priority. Jawboning drug companies over the cost of therapies isn't helpful.

Of course, it's imperative that treatments and vaccines are affordable. But ICER's report is little more than a publicity stunt, considering that remdesivir's creator, Gilead Sciences, has already pledged to donate its entire existing supply of the drug. Gilead also entered into agreements with five generic manufacturers, which will expand the supply of the treatment to more than 125 countries around the world.

And Gilead isn't alone -- nearly every company working on coronavirus vaccines and treatments has promised these drugs will be widely available, and in many cases,

completely free for patients.

ICER states that since the manufacturer is repurposing remdesivir -- which was originally a failed Ebola treatment -- the company has already recouped the full cost of research and development. As such, it could sell the drug at cost, for only $10 for a ten-day treatment.

This claim, frankly, makes no sense. Remdesivir hasn't generated any real revenue thus far -- after all, it failed in Ebola clinical trials.

If ICER's misguided notion -namely, that insurers should only pay drug companies enough to recoup their immediate manufacturing costs -- goes mainstream, it would discourage pharmaceutical manufacturers from researching new treatments for COVID-19 and many other diseases.

That calculation doesn't merely neglect the massive upfront costs of drug development. It also ignores the economic benefits that new treatments provide. Our global economy was shuttered for months, and billions of people are waiting for COVID-19 treatments or vaccines. The idea that a medicine that helps reopen the economy and get millions of people back to work is only worth $10 is ludicrous.

ICER has made it abundantly clear that it's willing to put a price on patients' lives. Unfortunately, this price is as always a nonsense creation. It's revealing that a selfappointed advocate for patients is grandstanding about the price of the only effective coronavirus treatment -- a treatment that the manufacturer has already promised to give away for free.

Paul C. Langley, Ph.D. is a professor at the University of Minnesota, director of Maimon Research, and research director of the Institute for Patient Access.

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NDSU Extension Notes

Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension

Alert! Sudden Death Syndrome on Soybeans (SDS) in Cavalier County!!

Fig. Soybean field infested with SDS in Cavalier County Photo: A. Chirumamilla, NDSU SDS is one of the leading soybean diseases that is known to cause yield-losses. The disease is caused by soil borne fungus Fusarium virguliforme. SDS has been identified in Richland County of ND a few years back, but this is the first time that it was confirmed in Cavalier County. The disease was first spotted by Dr. Venkat Chapara (Research Plant Pathologist, Langdon Research Extension Center) and was confirmed by Dr. Berlin Nelson (Soybean Plant Pathologist, NDSU Fargo). Severe SDS can result in yield losses greater than 50 percent.

Symptoms: Foliar SDS fungus primarily attacks the roots and the fungal toxins later reach the above ground parts of the plant causing defoliation and drying of the plant. Symptoms on leaves usually appear late vegetative to flowering and pod development stages of the crop. Leaf symptoms first appear as pale green to yellow spots in between the veins.

As the disease progresses, the areas between veins turn bright yellow and eventually dead-brown leaving the veins green. The leaves get detached from the petiole and fall leaving the petioles attached to the stem. In severe infestation, flowers

Truck owners should use online form to avoid penalty

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) would like to encourage owners of heavy trucks to use an online IRS Form 2290 to avoid penalties for late filing. The NDDOT was recently informed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that the timeline for processing of these forms has increased and could cause issues with meeting the filing deadline.

This notice pertains to motor vehicle owners, operators and carriers of heavy vehicles registered at 55,000 lbs. or more per 23 USC 141(C) that prior to issuing or renewing vehicle registration, may experience significant delays in the processing of the mailed in Form 2290. This form is for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

In order to prevent delays in your ability to renew your vehicle that expires in December, you can file your Form 2290 online with the IRS at https://www.irs. gov/e-file-providers/e-file-form-2290.

Filing online results in nearly instant issuance of your IRS-stamped Schedule 1 Form 2290.

IRS service centers in Bismarck, Fargo, Minot and Grand Forks may have appointments available to assist with Form 2290 filing. Appointment availability can be checked by calling 1-844-545-5640.

If you have already submitted your Form 2290 renewal and payment to the IRS by mail but have not received your IRS-stamped Form 2290, you can use the following documentation to process your renewal: • A photocopy of the Form 2290 Schedule 1 filed with IRS along with a photocopy of both sides of the cancelled check submitted.

• A photocopy of the Form 2290 Schedule 1 filed with IRS along with a copy of the acknowledgement of payment from the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System.

• A photocopy of the Form 2290 Schedule 1 filed with IRS along with a copy of the bank statement containing “IRS USA Tax Payment,” “IRS USA Tax Pymt,” or similar language.

Taxpayers are responsible for any penalties or interest if the return is filed late.

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and pods may abort or not fill.

Root SDS causes root discoloration along with root and crown rot. Diseased plants come off easily when pulled because of decayed roots.

Also, when split lengthwise, the internal tissue will be gray to reddish brown. A blue mold appears on the outer surface of the roots in advanced stages and during wet conditions.

Fig. SDS foliar symptoms: A. yellow color spots in between veins; B. Bright yellow spots and green veins; C. Dead brown spots between green veins Photos: A. Chirumamilla, NDSU

Fig. Dr. Chapara checking for SDS symptoms on soybean roots Photo: A. Chirumamilla, NDSU Similarities with brown stem rot (BSR) The foliar symptoms of SDS can be confused with BSR as they are very similar. However, the best way to differentiate is to split the stem of an infected plant and check the color of the pith. The pith

stays white in SDS whereas it turns brown in case of BSR.

Fig. Brown pith of the stem indicating brown stem rot in soybeans Photo: A. Chirumamilla, NDSU Association with soybean cyst nematode (SCN): There is a high degree of association between the presence of SCN in a field and SDS development. If the field is confirmed with SDS it is always better to get tested for the presence of SCN. Management: 1. The most important tactic is to plant SDS resistant soybean varieties 2. Considering the association of SDS with SCN varieties should also be resistant to SCN 3. Practice crop rotation with non-host crops such as wheat and canola 4. Planting into warm soils and reducing excessive soil moisture with drainage (Source: Sudden death syndrome on soybeans-University of Minnesota Extension; and Soybean Diseases- Soybean research and information network) NDSU Extension Offers Management Tips for Frost-damaged Soybeans Weather conditions during field

NOTICE TO PERRY TOWNSHIP LANDOWNERS Landowners with property adjacent to Perry Township roads are required to mow the road right-of-way by October 1, 2020. Grass must be mowed shoulder level or lower. If this is not done by October 1, 2020, Perry Township will hire the work done and assess the landowner a rate of $250.00 per ½ mile of road.

All landowners must clear all ditches and road right-of-way of all obstructions, such as rock, trees, hay bales, and machinery. When swathers are used for mowing, the swaths must be removed.

Perry Township Supervisors

drying, after plants are frozen, impact the color of the harvested soybeans. (NDSU photo) An early frost has producers wondering what to do with immature frost-damaged soybeans.

“Soybeans killed at growth stages of full seed development (R6) and beginning maturity (R7) should be left out in the field to dry and harvested along with mature soybeans (R8) when the beans are at the desired moisture content,” advises Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer and grain drying expert.

Weather conditions during the field drying period, after plants are frozen, impact the color of the harvested soybeans. NDSU research during 2019 found R6 soybeans that were field dried during nice weather had a significant change in the color of the seed coat. The beans developed a golden yellow tone approaching that of mature soybean (R8-control) after field drying.

However, R6 soybeans that were field dried during freezing temperatures, snow and rain, and lacked exposure to sunlight after desiccation, had a green tone to the golden color. The green is chlorophyll, which is not desirable in the oil.

Removing the chlorophyll costs the processor, so the soybeans are discounted at the elevator. The elevator determines the amount of green soybeans and applies a price reduction.

Even though the bean yellow/ green tone was observed after field drying, little green was seen in the extracted oil from the seeds during the 2019 study and was close to that of the mature R8-control.

FOR SALE BY BIDS

160± Acres • Cavalier County, North Dakota

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

L-2000489

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

Dale Weston, Agent

LAND FOR SALE BILLINGS TOWNSHIP, CAVALIER COUNTY 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

LAND FOR SALE OSNABROCK TOWNSHIP, CAVALIER COUNTY The following tract of farm land will be offered for sale on bids: DESCRIPTION: South Half of the South Half (S½S½) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township One Hundred Fifty-nine North (159N), Range Fifty-nine West (59W) TILLABLE ACRES – 108.87 CROP Wheat Canola Total Base Acres

BASE ACREAGE 56.24 52.61 108.85

PLC YIELD 59 2352

“Despite the snow and rain encountered prior to harvesting of the desiccated seeds, leaving the seeds out in the field likely aided the natural ripening, causing degradation of chlorophyll pigments in the seeds,” Hellevang says.

According to a Wisconsin study in 1998, soybeans on frost-damaged plants showed quicker maturity and color change than those on undamaged plants.

Effect of Storage on Bean Quality A study showed only a slight change in color during six months of storage for field-dried soybeans.

A green tone still existed in the stored soybeans at the end of the sixth month. Researchers also saw a very small change in the chlorophyll content in the oil. However, the chlorophyll level was low after field drying, so little change was expected.

During the first year of the research, soybeans were stored at 40 and 75 F, with and without light, and with and without aeration for four months. Researchers saw a marginal increase in the yellow and dissipation of the green in all the soybeans during storage.

However, the only parameter that significantly impacted the color change in the soybeans during storage was exposure to light. The beans cannot be exposed to light in storage, so research during the second year of the study examined color change in leaving the soybeans in the field after a killing frost.

A reduction in chlorophyll occurred in all the soybeans during the four months of storage during the first year. However, the chlorophyll content of immature soybeans exceeded the level in mature soybeans.

NDSU Agriculture Communication - Sept. 22, 2020 Source: Ken Hellevang, 701-2317243, kenneth.hellevang@ndsu.edu Editor: Ellen Crawford, 701-2315391, ellen.crawford@ndsu.edu

Phone: (701) 237-0059 DWeston@FarmersNational.com

Kyle Nelson, Agent

Phone: (701) 238-9385 KNelson@FarmersNational.com

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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

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Acres 19.98 subject to CRP Contract through September 3, 2027.

Annual contract payment Eight Hundred sixty-two and No/100 ($862.00) Dollars.

MINERAL RIGHTS: SELLERS ARE RETAINING ANY AND ALL MINERAL RIGHTS

SELLERS TO TRANSFER 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.

Written bids should be submitted to Scott Stewart, P.O. Box 151, 306 9th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249-0151 on or before October 2, 2020 at 10:00 A.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 15, 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

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

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Lola Jean Dease

Obituaries

Funeral services were held Monday, September 21, 2020, at All Nations Lutheran Church in Rock Lake for Lola Jean Dease, 76, of Munich, who passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Towner County Living Center in Cando. Burial was at All Nations Lutheran Cemetery in Rock Lake.

Lola Jean Goertzen was born on February 1, 1944, in Langdon, the daughter of Frank and Martha (Westphal) Goertzen. She grew up in the Clyde area and graduated from Clyde High School. She attended Mayville Teachers College and taught in Rock Lake. She was

united in marriage to James Dease on October 22, 1965, in Munich.

The couple lived on the farm, and she substitute taught in the communities of Rock Lake, Belcourt, and Munich. The couple moved to Munich in 2006, and she remained there until 2018 when she moved to Towner County Living Center in Cando. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning, and quilting with the Munich Church Ladies. She was a member of the All Nations Lutheran Church in Rock Lake.

Lola is survived by her children: Mark (Laura) Dease of Munich, Lana (Chuck) Peebles of Calvin, and Paul (Carrie) Dease of Cibolo, TX; grandchildren: Kayla, Brenna and Isak Dease, Dilan, Chase and Marissa Peebles, Sydney, Albert, Emma and Ethan Dease, Joshua, Matthew,

and Andrew Harper; sister Donna Harder of LeSeuer, Minn.; brother Dale Goertzen of Devils Lake; sister-in-law Iona Dease of Gilbert, Ariz.; and nephew Coleton Von Roeder.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers-inlaws: Chuck Von Roeder and Dan Harder.

Memorials are preferred to All Nations Lutheran Cemetery Fund, 6617 89th St. NE, Rock Lake, ND 58365 or Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders, Choice Financial c/o Mickey Cain, 210 8th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249.

Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home of Cando was in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook is available at www.dunnigandix.com.

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

1124 5th St 701.256.5060

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)

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

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Sally Stremick

Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, September 24 at St. Alphonsus Church in Langdon for Sally Stremick, who passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020, at the age of 80 at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in Langdon.

Sally Schneider was born July 31, 1940, in Langdon, to Anthony and Dorothy (Borho) Schneider. She graduated from St. Alphonsus in 1958. She and Dale Stremick were united in marriage on July 4, 1961, in Mt. Carmel. They made their home on a farm near Mt. Carmel until 1966 when they moved to a farm near Langdon. In 1981, they decided to move off the farm and in to Langdon. For many years, she was a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant. She also drove school bus and worked in the kitchen at St. Alphonsus School. She enjoyed square dancing, playing cards, babysitting,

and spending time with her grandchildren. She was an active member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

She was one of the founders of adoration. She was a Eucharistic Minister, participated in the church choir, and was also a member of the altar society.

Surviving Sally are her husband, Dale, of Langdon; her children: Toni (Jon) Schiestel of Greeley, Colo., Jeff (Dawn) Stremick of Minot, Nancy (Andy) Downs of Langdon, Dale Jr. Stremick (Kari) of Fargo, Lori (Jim) Kahle of Farmington, Minn., Jennifer (Dan) Goins of St. Michael, Minn.; 20 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings: Bev Baird, Jan (Cameron) Herzog, Gary Schneider, Pat (Gary) Hershley, Tom Schneider, Terry (Deb) Schneider, Bob Schneider, Pam Rotalo; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Joseph and Dan. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

From the Pastor’s Desk

Devotions by community pastors

This devotion is submitted by Pastor Chris Collier of First Baptist Church

And let the peace of Christ, to which you were also called in one body, rule your hearts. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:15 CSB) I think we should notice something from our passage, being thankful appears three times. How can we be thankful in everything?

Being thankful is part of the Christian life. How do we do this?

The very first thing you should do is find yourself at home in the scriptures. Scripture speaks of being thankful often. I personally love Psalm 95:2 and telling us to come into God’s presence with thanksgiving. We are coming into the presence of God by reading His word. Scriptures are God’s revelation of Himself to man. So, fill your mind and soul with the word of God and as you do be thankful that God has given us His revelation.

There is another hint at how we develop thankfulness in our scripture, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus. When all that your do is in the name of Christ it be-

comes easy to achieve a constant spirit of thankfulness. You get to do all that you do in the name of the King of kings, it turns off parts of us that look at hardship and trial as something negative. Instead, see that as you navigate lives challenges you do so by being reminded you are representing your Savior in this trial. In this light, challenges are now seen as a great assignment by our Lord.

You may think this does not work but let me end with a story about Matthew Henry. Henry was a pastor in the 1700’s and he gives us a great illustration of how one is grateful in all things. One day while out walking Henry was robbed, he lost all of his money.

I don’t know about you, but this seems like something hard to be grateful for. Later, a passage about this event was found in Henry’s journal. He described the event and then thanked God that he had never been robbed before, that all he lost was his money and not his life, that though he lost all he had it was not much, and lastly that he was the one being robbed and not the one doing the robbing. I feel that if Henry can achieve that level of thankfulness surely, we can reasons to be thankful for all the sovereign Lord of the universe gives us.

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FOOTBALL

Cardinals swat Hornets 48-16 to move to 5-0 Simon Romfo throws 5 TD's and runs for two more in win

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals football team hit the road for their latest game at HarveyWells County in the Hornets Nest on September 18. The Cards, who were missing a number of their younger players to due COVID-19 issues, powered through some adversity and won 48-16. With the win the Cardinals are 5-0 on the season and 3-0 in Region 2A conference games. After hosting WesthopeNewburg-Glenburn on September 25, the Cardinals have two road games scheduled - at Bottineau on October 2 then at Carrington on October 9. The Cards have one regular season home game left hosting Grafton on October 16.

In their game at Harvey, the Hornets drove into Cardinals territory on their opening drive, only to see it stall near the Cards red zone.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich took it from there and would score on a 68 yard touchdown run by Simon Romfo, followed by a Grant Romfo 2-point conversion run to make the score 8-0 after the first quarter.

In the second, a 39 yard pass from Simon Romfo to Markus King-

zett set up another score, a six yard pass from Romfo to Cooper Zimmer. But the Hornets would keep working, and they answered that TD with one of their own to make it 14-8 midway through the second frame. However, Simon Romfo would take the ensuing kickoff 41 yards to set another passing touchdown to Grant from 39 yards away, and after stopping H-W-C just before halftime, Simon threw another dart to Zimmer to make it a 28-6 Cardinals lead at the half.

The second half saw the Cards make a couple of adjustments on defense, most notably moving Zimmer back to his natural position of defensive end. That held the Hornets without another score until late in the game.

Simon Romfo ran in another score in the third quarter and found both Grant and Kingzett for two more TD passes, on fantastic circus catches by both receivers.

Simon was involved in all seven Cardinals touchdowns, with five TD passes and two runs. He finished with 266 yards passing and 127 yards rushing on just six carries.

Grant Romfo had 154 yards receiving on four catches, while Kingzett had three receptions for 86 yards.

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LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 48, HARVEY-WELLS COUNTY 16 LEM -- 8 20 20 0 -- 48 HWC -- 0 8 0 8 -- 16 LEM -- Simon Romfo 68 run (Grant Romfo run) LEM -- Cooper Zimmer 6 pass from S. Romfo (Run failed) HWC -- Madden Thorson 11 pass from Issac Friese (Thorson run) LEM -- G. Romfo 39 pass from S. Romfo (Carter Tetrault pass from S. Romfo) LEM -- Zimmer 23 pass from S. Romfo (Run failed) LEM -- S. Romfo 49 run (Tucker Welsh pass from S. Romfo) LEM -- Markus Kingzett 33 pass from S. Romfo (Kick blocked) LEM -- G. Romfo 52 pass from S. Romfo (Kick failed) HWC -- Carson Mertz 45 run (Alex Erickson pass from Friese) Rushing -- LEM: Simon Romfo 6-127, Rayce Worley 6-14, Grant Romfo 4-14, Carter Tetrualt 3-10, Skyler Fincher 3-1, Nic Kingzett 1-2; HWC: Carson Mertz 21-133, Issac Friese 6-19, Madden Thorson 3-9 Passing -- LEM: S. Romfo 1013-266-0 5 TD's, Worley 3-3-23-0; HWC: Friese 14-26-134-1 1 TD Receiving -- LEM: G. Romfo 4-154, Markus Kingzett 3-86, Cooper Zimmer 2-29, Tetrault 2-11, Drew Simpson 1-5, N. Kingzett 1-4; HWC: Alex Erickson 5-65, Thorson 6-20, Keaton Keller 1-30, Jaxon Fike 1-10, Mertz 1-9

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Cross Country

Langdon Invitational, Monday, September 21

Varsity Girls

Alexa Schneider – 30th Place – 25.56:25

Team Results:9. Langdon Area/ Edmore/Munich - 200

Varsity Boys Mason Christianson – 4th Place – 18.40:47 Brock Freer – 8th Place – 19.11:81

Tucker Regner – 25th Place – 21.10:15 Caleb Hetler – 30th Place – 22.15:69 Team Results: Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich - 113 Junior High/Junior Varsity Boys Kartheek Chapara – 1st Place – 13.16:66

Edward Freer – 3rd Place - 14.50:06

Adam Hart – 4th Place - 16.17:56 Jaxen Rademacher – 7th Place – 18.41:75

Jane Sillers finished the hilly coarse with a time of 24-26-59 and put her in 33rd place. Photo by Larry Stokke

Edward Freer with Lauren Baril running alongside crossed the finish line in third place at the Harvey Hope Classic cross country meet in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke

Brock Freer, Caleb Hetler, Tucker Welsh and Mason Christianson taking off at the start of the rarsity run at the Harvey Hope Classic cross country meet in Langdon on Sept. 21. Photo by Larry Stokke

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VOLLEYBALL

Monday, September 28, 2020 – Page 9

Lady Cards split latest two matches; Schedule postponed for two weeks due to COVID-19 issue

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

Morgan Freije scoring the wining set point against Carrington with Cardinal fans calling for the winning point. Photo by Larry Stokke

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals volleyball team wrapped up a busy week with two matches: a 3-0 win over North Border in Walhalla on September 17 then losing at home to Carrington on the afternoon of September 19. Due to a COVID-19 issue involving an opposing team, some of the Lady Cards players had to quarantine, which has stopped the Cardinals schedule until what looks to be October 4, unless things would change between now and then. If that date holds true, the Cards would have four varsity matches that they will have to reschedule -- September 22 versus Benson County, September 26-27 against Our Redeemers and Linton-HMB in Minot, and October 3 at home with Thompson. They also will have to reschedule two matches where the JV played the other teams' varsity: at Dunseith September 24 and at home against Four Winds-Minnewaukan on September 29. If all those matches are able to be rescheduled remains to be seen. Here is a recap of the Lady Cards last two matches: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 3, North Border 0 In their match with the Eagles, the Cardinals blasted right out of the chute and scored the first 23 points of set one, all served by se-

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LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 25-25-25 NORTH BORDER 2-4-12 Kills -- L: Lexi Olson 12, Morgan Freije 7, Kaylee Lowery 3; NB: Claire Dummer 3, Arielle Grandbois 2 Aces -- L: Lowery 12, Jaylynn Swanson 5, Freije 2, Morgan Thielbar 2; Miriam Carignan 2, Addy Brown 1 Blocks -- L: Olson 8, Lowery 1; NB: Dummer 1 Unforced errors -- L: 9; NB: 17 nior Kaylee Lowery. She had seven aces in the first set, while senior Lexi Olson had an incredible six kills and six stuff blocks.

From there the Lady Cards swept to victory in a match that only took right around 45 minutes to complete. Olson finished with a game high 12 kills and eight blocks, while Lowery had 12 aces, giving her 26 in her last two matches. Morgan Freije added seven kills, and Jaylynn Swanson had five aces for the Cardinals. Claire Dummer had three kills, and Miriam Carignan had two aces for North Border.

Carrington 3, Langdon-EdmoreMunich 1 It was a strange match in the battle of the Cardinals. LangdonEdmore-Munich steamrolled their way to a set one win, going on a nine point run to take an 11-2 lead

and win it 25-12. L-E-M was in the lead in set two, only to see Carrington grab the momentum and get a comeback win 25-19.

The biggest moment of the match came in set three when the Lady Cards held a 24-20 lead and had three set points, but Carrington then scored six straight times and won 26-24. They rode that wave into set four, winning the match 25-16.

In the loss, L-E-M was led by Lexi Olson with 14 kills and three blocks.

Sophomore Halle Jabs came off the bench to give the Lady Cards a big spark with seven service aces. Cora Badding had 10 kills, while Jaylynn Swanson had 38 assists. Carrington was led by Hannah Hagel 17 kills and nine by Lexi Page. Tessa Page had 29 assists.

BOXSCORE

CARRINGTON 12-25-26-25, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 25-19-24-16 Kills -- LEM: Lexi Olson 14, Cora Badding 10, Morgan Freije 8, Kaylee Lowery 7; C: Hannah Hagel 14, Lexi Page 9, Sydnie Grager 8 Assists -- LEM: Jaylynn Swanson 38; C: Tessa Page 29 Blocks -- LEM: Olson 3, Freije 2; C: Bre Mittleider 3, Hagel 2 Aces -- LEM: Halle Jabs 7, Swanson 4, Olson 3; C: T. Page, Hagel 2 Digs -- LEM: Olson 20, Marlee Hetletved 16; C: L. Page 26, Mittleider 19, Hagel 16

Kaylee Lowery and Cora Badding teamed up for joint block at the net against the Carrington Cardinals. Photo by Larry Stokke

Jake’s take on sports By Jake Kulland

COVID-19 continues to rule local headlines As we begin this week, the coronavirus is continuing to rear its ugly head which is beginning to bother some local activities. The LangdonEdmore-Munich volleyball team is currently off for another week or so, due to an opposing player from a visiting team testing positive. The Lady Cards JV players were listed as close contacts and were forced to quarantine until October 4. Losing the JV left the Cardinals varsity with just six players, so a number of matches have been postponed.

So far the Cardinals varsity football team and cross country teams have not had any COVID issues and will continue to play. The next game football game is scheduled at Bottineau on October 2. Cardinals Cross Country will have its next meet in Harvey on September 29.

It's even worse at North Border, where both schools in Walhalla and Pembina have gone to a distance learning format for each high school as a handful of positive cases were in each. This has stopped games and practices for both the Eagles football and volleyball teams, and they will not resume practices until October 7. It's really too bad this has happened, as North Border football is 4-1 on the year and is having their best season in years.

As said many times however, it is what it is. We all need to be thankful for every day the kids can be in school for in-person learning and just as thankful that we have gotten as far as we have in the fall sports season. Let's all just hope this is a bump in the road and activities either will continue or get back to business shortly.

Minnesota Twins to begin playoffs this week; Vikings are a mess There is some great news for

Minnesota Twins fans. As we write these words, the Twins are on a four game winning streak and have shot back into first place in the AL Central. Right now the Twins have the third seed in the American League playoffs. The postseason for MLB is going to be way different this year, as there will be 16 teams in the playoffs, eight from each league. The first round format will be a best of three series, with all games played at the higher seed. From the division, championship and the World Series will be played at designated sites, with the final played at the Texas Rangers new stadium in Arlington. Like everything else this sports season, it's been a bizarre year for baseball, but hopefully the Twins playing well into the postseason will generate some excitement.

The Vikings, on the other hand, are another story. They are 0-2 on the season with two ugly losses, and now injuries are beginning to mount. This is the first time the Vikes have started 0-2 since Mike Zimmer became their head coach.

Watching NFL games is more like watching a practice, and for that and other reasons we won't get into here, the losses are not nearly as painful. Let's hope our Vikings and the NFL in general gets their act together, as ratings have been way down for the most part.

Highway 5 Pool League to have annual meeting We will leave you this week by reminding pool players that the annual organizational meeting will be this coming week. It's scheduled for October 1 at 7:00 p.m., with this year's meeting at the Langdon Eagles Club. There have been over 20 teams in this league the last several years, so if you have an existing team or would like to join or start one, be at the Eagles to get signed up on October 1. You can call 2563300 for more information.

"See ya!" next week!

Jalynn Swanson with a backset to a teammate on Saturday, Sept. 19. Photo by Larry Stokke

The Pembina Gorge Dirtriders held their 14th Annual Peterson Coulee Harescramble on Sept. 12. Local riders took in the fun that day. Photos by Larry Stokke.

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For questions please contact Lisa Gellner at 701-256-2229. _______________________ S28,O5Bt

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MISCELLANEOUS – The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District is taking tree orders for spring 2021 plantings. If you are interested in putting in Field Windbreaks, Farmstead Windbreaks, Feedlot Windbreaks, Wildlife planting or plantings to beautify your yard, contact our office. We have cost share programs you may qualify for. Stop by the office or call 701256-2484 ext. 3 if interested in doing a tree planting. Find us on Facebook at Cavalier County SCD. _____________________________Tf

FOR SALE – Shop for sale 60x80 located in the Industrial Park in Langdon. With three lots. Written bids will be accepted until Sept.

30. Seller has the right to accept or reject any bid. For more information call John at 370-2652. Mail bid to 4047 Esta Lake Road, Devils Lake, ND 58301. _____________ A24,31,S7,14,21,28Bt 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

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:

Help Wanted: Clinic Receptionist

Cavalier County Memorial Hospital’s Walhalla Clinic has an opening for a Full-time Clinic Receptionist.

For more information, contact Marcia Jennings, Business Office Manager, at 701-256-6279 or Linda Benoit, HR, at 701-256-6127 An application can be downloaded at www.cavaliercountyhospital.com under the Careers tab.

Help Wanted PART-TIME Registered Dental Hygienist

Looking for a motivated, hardworking and friendly registered dental hygienist to join our well established and growing practice.

Applicant will work 1-2 days/week, in our Langdon office with opportunity for more hours.

Applicant must have current North Dakota license, excellent verbal communication skills, knowledge of dental software and current CPR certification. Pay is DOE and benefits include paid vacations, retirement plans and continuing education credits.

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

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

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

HELP WANTED

Dispatch/sales person

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

Wedgewood Manor

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.

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

Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Langdon, a progressive, independent community bank, is offering an excellent career opportunity for a highly-motivated individual in its

Officer/Loan Officer Trainee.

We will consider applicants with or without previous lending experience

Apply today!

Closing Date: September 29, 2020, 7p.m. CT For full details and to submit your resume, please visit our website at: www.agcountry.com/careers “We Bring More to Your Table” • EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

Maple Manor Care Center

Long Term Care Director of Nursing

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

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

- Statewide Classifieds -

HELP WANTED SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE SEEKS Associate Dentist because of increase in patient volume.

Potential earnings $300K plus. Includes benefits.

Email drb@friendlysmilesfargo.com

Farmers and Merchants State Bank offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive employee benefit package.

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Farmers and Merchants State Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

We are seeking a part-time Customer Service Representative to join our Cavalier, ND office.

This is a fully benefitted position that will work approximately 32 hours per week. In this role, you will assist lending staff, maintain loan files, identify customer needs and assist financial services staff through efficient administrative support. You will also present a professional, welcoming image to AgCountry customers and office visitors and develop and maintain strong customer relationships by providing quality front-line service. If you have an Associate’s Degree or three or more years’ administrative experience in a professional office environment.

Experienced truck driver to pull grain hoppers.

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

Full-time year round position.

Duties and responsibilities for this position • Train with and provide assistance to the current lending staff to: gather and analyze customer financial information prepare loan closing documents track loan-related documentation • Develop, maintain and service a loan portfolio consisting of agricultural, consumer and commercial loans • Promote the bank’s products and services • Represent the bank through community involvement Applicant qualifications • Positive attitude and strong work ethic • Ability to work in a team environment • Demonstrate excellent computer, organizational and time management skills • Although not required, the following would be a plus: business, finance, or economics degree previous lending experience an agricultural background or familiarity with our ag economy

Please send your letter of application and resume to: Farmers and Merchants State Bank 816 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Attention: Loan Officer Position

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

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.

HELP WANTED SIGN ON BONUS! $1,200 Full-Time CNAs $5,000 Full-Time LPN/RN

HELP WANTED

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Cavalier, ND

FT & PT Certified Nursing Assistants All shifts available.

lending department as a Loan

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

Duties will include patient scheduling and registration, insurance verification, answering phones and other duties as needed. This position is 40 hours per week and Benefit Eligible.

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

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

IS HIRING!

FOR SALE

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HELP WANTED

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.

DAYTIME COOK - LAKE Region State College, Devils Lake, Fulltime 10 or 12 month contract, full benefits. Hours are 7:30am – 4:00pm MondayFriday, rotating weekends. Salary depending on experience. For more information see our website at lrsc.edu.

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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.

EDUCATION/TRAINING FREE SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING WORKSHOPS offered September 28th through 30th and October 1st and 2nd. Visit www.

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AUCTIONS GUN CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday October 17. Visit www.BidOrr.com for details or Call Jeff (FFL License Holder at 701-659-3246). Orr Auctioneers Inc. Lic. #10

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)

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.

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! 701-9299679 (M-F 8am-6pm ET).

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Cavalier County Republican

Check us out online at www.cavaliercountyextra.com Langdon Area School Board Minutes August 17, 2020 Present: Chris Olson, Dawn Kruk, Steve Olson, Tyler Feist, Tiffany Hetletved, Cindy Stremick, Dave Hart, Daren Christianson (Supt.), Todd Hetler (Elem. Principal), Ethen Askvig (MS/HS Principal), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.) Visitors: Adam Johnston Chris Olson called the August 17, 2020 Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Board reviewed the July 20, 2020 Board minutes and August 3, 2020 Retreat minutes. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the July 20, 2020 Board minutes and August 3, 2020 Retreat minutes with the correction of Dave Hart attending in person and not by phone at the July 20, 2020 Board meeting. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the financials and bills presented.

Achieve 3000 Inc., Achieve 300 Literacy____________________4,150.00 Acme Tools - Grand Forks, Tech Ed Supplies_________________ 1,086.34 Advanced Business Methods, Lease Maintenance Agreements__ 3,635.70 Amazon Credit Plan, 30 Compartment Literature Organizer__ 113.83 AmeriPride Linen Services, September 2020 Rugs/Rags/Mops____ _________________________ 108.14 Apple, Inc., Charging Cables______ ________________________2,776.00 Askvig, Ethen, JH/Elem FB Reffing Aug 27th__________________ 73.00 AVI Systems, Universal RPA & Ceiling Plate_________________1,988.30 Baeth, Kirk, FB Refs vs Rugby 9/11/20___________________ 91.40 Bassingthwaite, Kiara, Fundamentals of Coaching Reimb._____ 35.00 Beck, Jamie, FB Refs vs Rugby 9/11/20___________________ 91.40 C & M Home Marketing, Computer Labor___________________ 1,300.00 Carney, Luke, HS FB Ref vs Hatton/ Northwood 8/28/20________ 98.50 CarQuest of Langdon, Wiper Blade/Belt_________________ 57.27 Cavalier County Memorial Hospital, DOT Physicals-J.Romfo, J.Krivarchka______________ 143.22 Cavalier County Sheriff's Department, Fingerprints_________ 100.00 Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., Light Bulbs___________ 621.46 CENGAGE Learning, Mindtap Accounting__________________ 680.00 Christianson, Daren, LAES GBB Ref vs Cavalier 9/14 & 9/15____ 116.00 Christianson, Gracie, VB Reffing vs Cavalier 9/3/20___________ 164.00 Christianson, Mason, LAES GBB Ref vs Cavalier 9/14 & 9/15__ 30.00 City of Langdon, August 2020 Water/Sewer/Garbage________ 552.70 Cognitive Learning Systems, Inc., DBA LabLearner, Lab Equipment and Workbooks___________4,014.50 Cole Papers, Inc., Red Buff Pad____ _________________________ 209.57 College Board, 11th Grade PSAT/ NMSQT Tests______________ 68.00 Country Media, Inc., Help Wanted/ School Insert/Board Minutes______ _________________________ 885.98 D & B Motors, Vehicle Maintenance_ ________________________1,577.59

DataBind, Adult/Child Protective Shields___________________ 530.25 Demco, Dettler Laminating Film___ ________________________1,330.89 Dollar General- Regons 410526, August Charges______________ 237.31 Doyle, Donald, HS FB Ref vs Hatton/Northwood 8/28/20____ 98.50 Eckroth Music, Flute Shield__ 80.50 ECOLAB Pest Elimination Division, Pest Prevention August 2020______ _________________________ 126.30 Express Cooperative Purchasing Connection, HS Office_______ 48.96 Farmers Union Insurance Langdon, NDIRF Insurance 2020-2021_______ ________________________5,970.00 Farmers Union Oil Co., August 2020 Fuel______________________ 228.59 Feil, Nancy, STEAM Camp Snacks_ _________________________ 165.58 Fetsch, Loren, LAES FB Ref vs Cavalier 9/17/20_______________ 40.00 Flink, Tamara J., NDHSCA Fee____ __________________________ 60.00 Flinn Scientific Inc., Science Equipment_______________________ 0.00 Glenn's Appliance Center, Appliance Part and Labor________ 107.94 Grand Forks Public School District #1, Hunter Butterfield at RMAC ESY 19-20_________________ 525.95 Groth, Tanner, NDHSCA_____ 60.00 Hahn, Craig, HS FB Ref vs Hatton/ Northwood 8/28/20________ 98.50 Hoffarth, Carl, Labor/Materials for COVID Dividers__________ 5,231.45 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co., ELA Books for 2 Additional Freshmen___________ 327.72 Industrial Arts Supply Co., Tech Ed Supplies__________________ 422.32 Johnson Controls, Inc., Diagnose PRV's at Elem.____________7,059.00 Klein, Courtney, Reffing VB vs Cavalier 9/3/20_______________ 146.40 Klein, Justin, Reffing VB vs Cavalier 9/3/20___________________ 218.85 Kram, Amy, FACS Supplies_______ _________________________ 158.76 Kram, Barb, Chair_________ 100.00 Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce, 2020-2021 Chamber Membership Dues______________ 100.00 Langdon Hardware and Rental, August 2020 Hardware________ 769.34 Learning Internet Inc., Easy Tech Literacy_________________2,531.25 Leevers Foods, Custodial Supplies & Coffee___________________ 83.89 Lorenz, Wendy, Kindergarten In/ Out Classroom Supplies_____ 90.00 Magic-Wrighter, Inc., Annual Credit Card Processing Fee________ 195.00 Marshall, Jared, Reffing FB vs Lakota 9/4/20________________ 95.40 MATHCounts Foundation, Math Counts Registration________ 240.00 Mertens, Daniel, FB Refs vs Rugby 9/11/20__________________ 331.70 Mertens, Jordan, Reffing FB vs Lakota 9/4/20_______________ 186.80 Miller, Terry,HS FB Ref vs Hatton/ Northwood 8/28/20________ 98.50 Montana-Dakota Utilities, August 2020 Natural Gas Bill_______ 231.71 Mund, Tyler, Reffing FB vs Lakota 9/4/20____________________ 95.40 ND Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Background Checks on Sub Cooks____________________ 286.75 ND Center for Distance Education, IVN:Cluchie/Economy/Marynik/

Notice of hearing

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF OSNABROCK Notice is given that the Preliminary Budget for the City of Osnabrock for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 is now on file with the City Auditor and the same may be examined by contacting her.

Notice is further given that the Osnabrock City Council will meet on October 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the regular meeting place for the purpose of accepting the final budget for the said fiscal year. Such meeting is a public meeting, and any taxpayer may appear and discuss with the Council any proposed item or expenditure or object to any item or amount thereof.

The proposed expenditures as set forth in the Preliminary Budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021 are as follows: For the Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 General Government ………………………………………….…… $21,089 Public Safety ……………………………………………………..……. . . 250 Public Works …………………………………………..…………… 23,290 Culture & Recreation …………………………………………..… …… 300 Other..............……………………………………………………..…… 25,000 Total …………………………………………..………………..…… $69,929 S28

Sanders__________________ 716.00 ND Council of Educational Leaders, NDIAAA Dues/NDCEL Dues_ _________________________ 745.00 ND Educational Services Cooperative, Mindi Lill Classroom Supplies_ ________________________2,758.92 Network Services Company, Custodial Supplies_____________ 1,999.69 Nordick, Shane, HS FB Ref vs Hatton/Northwood 8/28/20___ 245.50 One More Story, Inc., In-Network Subscription______________ 337.50 Ottertail Power Company, August 2020 Electric Bills_________5,421.57 Podhradsky, Alison, NDHSCA____ __________________________ 60.00 Popplers Music Store, Band and Choral Folders____________ 128.59 Porterfield, Dayton, LAES GBB Ref vs Cavalier 9/14 & 9/15_____ 22.00 Premium Waters, Inc., September 2020 Water/Water Jugs_____ 162.47 Quality Specialty Products and Printing, Dettler Labeled Envelopes_____________________ 176.42 Read Naturally, Read Live________ ________________________1,380.00 Really Good Stuff, LLC, Kari Henderson Classroom Supplies__ 31.22 Romfo, Jennifer, Reffing VB vs Cavalier 9/3/20________________ 48.00 Sanford Health Plan, Employee Health Insurance Final 19-20______ _________________________ 370.55 Scherr, Rob, JH/Elem FB Reffing Aug 27th__________________ 33.00 Scholastic, Inc., New ScienceSpin Subscriptions K-6_________ 1,710.03 School Nurse Supply, Inc., Dettler Reusable Cold Packs(12 pk)__ 62.25 School Specialty, Inc., Kim Hart Classroom Supplies________ 567.27 Sports & Shirts, Shirts_______ 87.00 Sykora, Peter, JH/Elem FB Reffing Aug 27th_________________ 113.00 Thorlakson, Hannah, FB vs Lakota 9/8/20 Clock/Video________ 40.00 Thorlakson, Hope, FB vs Lakota 9/8/20 Video/Clock________ 40.00 Tollefson, Kristie, VB Ref vs Rolette 9/15/20__________________ 131.90 Tumbleweed Press, Inc., School Subscription______________ 550.00 United Communications, LAHS August 2020 Telephone Expense___ _________________________ 884.16 VISA - Cardmember Service, Wendy Lorenz Classroom Supplies____ ________________________8,610.38 Wallace, Terry, FB Refs vs Rugby 9/11/20___________________ 91.40 Welsh, Stacey, 21st Century Supplies_______________________ 6.37 Wilhelmi, Paul, VB Ref vs Rolette 9/15/20__________________ 204.35 Zeis, Jaime, Kindergarten In/Out Classroom Suplies__________ 90.00 Derak Mostoller Electric LLC, Parts & Labor-HS & ES_________ 1,265.74 Langdon Activity Center, VB Practice 8-19-20 to 8-28-20_______ 400.00 Ricard Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc., Thermostat Guard_______ ________________________6,081.88 Shauna Schneider reviewed ESSER monies spent on COVID related expenditures to date. Tiffany Hetleved made a motion to approve the financials and bills as presented.

Dawn Kruk seconded the motion.

Motion was unanimously carried.

The Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. Mortenson and Rygh will have both the 20182019 and 2019-2020 audits completed for the September Board meeting and will review with the Board at the September Board meeting.

Visitors were welcomed.

Preview of Agenda: Johnson Controls Contract was added to New Business.

Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson reviewed his report with the Board. Topics of discussion included the Upcoming

School Year, Professional Development through NESC, and COVID Dividers for Elementary. He added that the goal is to keep staff and students separated as much as possible. He stated that the new stimulus package looks favorable for K12 schools. Daren Christianson reviewed the COVID outbreak sequence of events. He stated that the District has received legal guidance with regards to employee rights.

There was discussion on masks and when they are to be worn by students.

Ethen Askvig reported that there was an in-service on Friday virtually with NESC. There was a TEAMS training for staff as well. Ethen Askvig discussed changes with classrooms in the middle school and stated that Mrs. Rueger is in the process of creating a middle school orientation video.

Todd Hetler reviewed his report with the Board. Topics of discussion included First Day of School, Professional Development, Classroom Barriers, Classroom Schedule Adjustments, and Distance Learning Plan for Upcoming School Year. He stated he sent out an email today to all the Elementary families discussing what the first day of school will look like. Todd Hetler reviewed the upcoming staff training with TEAMS. He discussed barriers that the custodians are working on in the Elementary classrooms and lunchroom. Todd Hetler reviewed the after-school program and the procedures in place.

Committee Reports: The Finance Committee reviewed the COVID monies spent to date of $24,000.

The District has $76,000 to use towards COVID expenditures. The Finance Committee recommended giving six essential workers that worked through the spring closure the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve off with pay as a thank you. Dave Hart made a motion to give the six essential staff that worked through the spring closure the Friday after Thanksgiving off and Christmas Eve off with pay as a thank you. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Co-op Committee meeting was reviewed by Ethen Askvig. He discussed tickets and game attendance procedures.

Ethen Askvig stated that all our home games will be live streamed on Cardinal Vision and NFHS. He reviewed jamborees, tournaments, and round robins. Edmore has forfeited all games and practices at their school for this school year.

Munich will be a practice facility and host lower level games. Ethen Askvig reviewed busing for activities and parents are being encouraged to drive their athletes to out of town games if possible. The Curriculum Committee reviewed changes in each of the schools for the upcoming school year. Computer access is a need for students in both buildings.

Old Business: COVID updates have been reviewed throughout the meeting already. There was nothing more to add. The 2020-2021 budget was tabled until the September Board meeting.

New Business: The Intents to Home School were reviewed by the Board. There was discussion on the budget hearing date. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to hold the Budget Hearing on September 21, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The bus driver list was reviewed by the Board.

Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the 2020-2021 bus driver list.

Dave Hart seconded the motion.

Motion was unanimously carried.

The Catholic Services Counseling contract was reviewed by the Board.

Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the Catholic Services Counseling contract as presented. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the pledge of securities presented. Tyler Feist made a motion to approve the pledge of securities as presented. Steve Olson seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The annual financial report for the state was reviewed by the Board. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the annual financial report as presented.

Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed the annual compliance report required by the state. Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve the annual compliance report as presented. Dave Hart seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed a school calendar change to schedule an all staff training on mental health in January. Tyler Feist made a motion to approve the school calendar change as presented. Steve Olson seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Cindy Stremick discussed the proposed ancillary staff compensation recommendations that were presented at the Board retreat. Tyler Feist made a motion to approve the ancillary staff compensation increases as presented. Steve Olson seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Shauna Schneider reviewed the Johnson Controls agreement options with the Board. Daren Christianson recommended signing a three-year agreement. Dave Hart made a motion to sign a three-year agreement with Johnson Controls. Steve Olson seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The upcoming busing contract renewal was discussed. Ethen Askvig reviewed the fall coaches on staff for the upcoming fall sports. He reviewed the new contract conditions with seasons possibly ending early.

The next Board meeting will be the Budget Hearing on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room with the regular Board meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m.

Dave Hart made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

Dave Hart made a motion to reopen the meeting. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.

The Intents to Homeschool presented to the Board needed acknowledgement. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to acknowledge the intent to home school students as presented. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.

Dave Hart made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Board President Business Manager DISCLAIMER: These are unofficial minutes as they have yet to be approved by the Board.

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Notice is further given that the Milton City Council will meet on October 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the regular meeting place for the purpose of accepting the final budget for the said fiscal year. Such meeting is a public meeting, and any taxpayer may appear and discuss with the Council any proposed item or expenditure or object to any item or amount thereof.

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By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent Make a Change With the changing of the season, maybe it’s time to change our perspective on health as well. Seasons are always like new beginnings, so let’s take advantage of the time and make new plans to improve our health. The higher level of stress and anxiety people have been experiencing this year may call for a change, or it may be something that you have been thinking about doing for the last few days, months, or even years. Let’s take the time to make the change.

People sometimes resist change.

And let’s face it, people are often creatures of habit. It’s easier to just go along with what we know than to focus on change that may take some effort. I have heard many people say they are on a diet, or they are starting a new exercise program, or they are going to eat healthier. I am one that has done all three, and sometimes all at the same time.

As I get older, there are things that I have seen and heard about health and what is best. Some make more sense than others. Some are proven to be beneficial in scientific studies.

And some just make sense because of personal experience. There are a few things that are certain: we have control over some things in life and not others.

There are too many things in this world that we don’t have control over, so let’s focus on what we do have control over. It helps us to be proactive and positive rather than reactive and negative.

• Our attitudes about situations * Even if we don’t have control over the situation itself, we have a choice as to how we react to it.

• The foods we put into our body * Some are healthier than others.

Keep half of your plate full of fruits and vegetables! Keep in mind that the fuel we put in is the fuel we get out.

• How we organize our finances * Keeping track of purchases and

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spending wisely helps us financially as well as mentally.

• Health choices and behaviors * Choose to do healthy things for your mind and body. The things we choose to do not only affect us personally but also affect others. Make good choices.

• Exercise * A body feels best when moving.

Exercise helps reduce the risk of disease and increases mental health.

• Being kind * It’s free. Everyone and anyone can do it and it makes the world a better place.

Change does not have to be a big thing. It’s actually best to start small and work your way up to more.

That way, it doesn’t feel so overwhelming. Once you have made a positive change that has now become a new habit or behavior, then you can add another to make even more changes. All great things in life are done in steps and stages.

Change can be hard, but once the change has happened, people often feel so good about the direction their life and health are headed. If we dwell on the positive, we move towards the positive. If we are positive, we can accomplish more.

Overall, we will be healthier and happier.

Sometimes the hardest part of change is making the choice of what needs to change or addressing the issue at hand. Whether it be an addiction, a negative attitude about a situation, unhealthy eating habits, or something else, it can sometimes be difficult to face what’s behind the behavior in the first place. Changes can still be made, and a person will feel better because of it.

When you start small, chose something that you know you are able and willing to accomplish.

Maybe it’s being purposeful in what you add, rather than take away. Maybe it would be helpful to have a support person to hold you accountable if you have a hard time holding yourself accountable. For example: if you know that your eating habits are not what they should be, maybe you can choose to make sure you add a vegetable every day for 6 weeks. Then add another.

Once you have gotten up to the recommended 4.5 cups of vegetables every day, it may be easier to give up something like candy, extra servings of other food, or those sugary drinks that taste so good.

Whether you are choosing to make a change for the better in regards to attitude, food, finances, choices, exercise, or kindness, or anything else, feel free to find support and guidance through the NDSU Extension resources available online at https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/extension.

If you have difficulty finding what you are looking for, feel free to call the office at 256-2560 or email katie.d.henry@ ndsu.edu and we will be happy to assist you.

Remember that change takes time, and the average time to form a new habit is about 60 days. Each season lasts about 90 days. So, there is plenty of time to plan and implement a change for the positive. Fall can be the beginning. It’s time for our bodies to wind down and begin to rest before the winter months after a glorious spring and summer. It’s a great time to pick a change to work on to improve our own behaviors. What will you be working on in the coming months to improve your health? Let’s take the time to make the change.

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Dakota Gardener: Life and death, and life again

By Joe Zeleznik, Forester NDSU Extension I love autumn, although I usually get rather nostalgic at this time of year.

The days are getting shorter awfully fast.

Preparations for winter are moving along quickly. It’s been a great year for acorns at our place, and the squirrels are busy with their hoards and caches. Many people – our household included – are frantically doing end-of-the-summer canning.

The leaves have started changing color and it’s a joy to see the red of the sumac shrubs, the orange of our sugar maples and the wide variety of yellows that are coming along. The trees’ roots and stems are packed full of sugar and starch that will fuel next year’s growth. That is, if the trees survive the winter.

And the vast majority of them will survive. A few, though, might not make it. But let’s not worry about that quite yet.

With the leaves losing their shades of green, the trees also are bringing nitrogen back into the branches and stems. The chemistry behind fall colors is a fascinating story of sugar and tiny molecules of pigment that capture and reflect light. The colors develop more fully – brilliantly – when days are sunny and dry. Cloudy, wet weather will give us only drab fall colors.

Believe it or not, many conifers are shedding their leaves as well.

The older, inner needles of pines, spruces and arborvitaes are turning yellow or orange and dropping to the ground. These needles have

been shaded out and aren’t productive any more, so the trees are letting them go.

Each fall, I get a phone call or an email about a “pine tree” that’s losing all of its needles, completely dying. Usually, the tree is a larch, which is a very unique conifer. It’s deciduous.

Every year, larch trees shed all of their needles. Every last one. They turn a bright yellow, providing a stunning display before they drop to the ground. And it’s normal.

Larch trees are the exceptions to the rule – evergreens that are barren in the winter.

It’s a part of the tree’s annual cycle of life and dormancy, and life again.

But it doesn’t end there. The trees and other plants are feeding the ecosystems around them. The fallen leaves get broken down by bacteria and fungi, which are fed on by small insects and other invertebrates. Those small insects are eaten by larger insects or perhaps by mice or voles, or even garter snakes.

And through all those processes, more nitrogen and other nutrients go back into the soil, where they’ll be utilized in next year’s growth.

It’s a fascinating process.

Next spring, the trees will shake off dormancy, pulling the sugar from their roots and nitrogen from their branches and the soil, developing new green leaves to start the whole cycle over.

But I’m getting ahead of myself.

Now’s the time to slow down and wait.

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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By Rita Maisel

Canadian Genealogy Time goes fast so it might be a month or two ago since I opened a box with a variety of papers on projects I had been involved in decades ago. Involvement generally meant typing up piles of scribbled notes from visiting cemeteries or reading old newspapers so I can recognize years when I had that certain type of typewriter or when the ease of sending e-mail came along.

By the 1990s many of the notes had been turned over to centennial book committees who added or subtracted to the original versions for their needs. From the beginning, we suspected computers might have short lives so unless the item was printed out (yes, some were!) when people asked for copies of the older information, the best I could do was to send them to purchase the printed books while they lasted.

Today many of the original correspondents are no longer with us, so when I find some organized and printed family history, I tend to pass it along to current generations. In the case I wanted to write about, it appears something distracted me before I got the papers to the people they were intended for and have been searching for a while trying to locate the original information and add some newer information to the story. In the process I found a previously unknown cemetery along the Ontario/Quebec border which had fifty or sixty family names (first and last) which appeared on homestead maps in Cavalier and Pembina Counties from roughly 1880-1920.

Descendants of many of those families are still close enough that they might want to check this cemetery

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out for themselves, and yes, you can do it by computer. The names will follow later because there is also a background story to this search.

Four of my six grandparents died before I was born. The two remaining died shortly after I turned three, so my brother had no memory of them at all. Years ago, I decided I would learn about all six of the grandparents (birth and adopted) and had quite a lot of help from older living relatives here and in Canada, Switzerland and elsewhere. It was fun and interesting. It seemed like everyone wanted copies, but where the information was on my dad’s side, my mother’s relatives were not interested. They wanted additional information on grandparents who often were no relation to me at all. Aunt Alice wanted me to do the Cleary/Dunnigan side of her family. Other cousins wanted the Ritter side, and Muriel Schrader - whose mother-in-law was my mother’s cousin - wanted the Bowles, McKercher and McGauvran sides of her family. The families overlapped because, along with our Wenzel, Kaercher and Geiger relatives, most of the early projects were for families who had come from Ontario. When I would find one family in the Canadian census - I often found half a dozen more who had also come from the Huron Tract, so the notebooks filled rapidly, and yes, many notes were lost along the way. Libraries, sextons of cemeteries and others I had encountered took to giving my phone number and address to other searchers so the project grew faster than I could keep up with it.

Part of this involved finding out birth and death dates for the people in the various families, who they were married to, and who were their children. A logical step in the right direction were obituaries in family albums or scrapbooks. Some were

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not in English, but years ago, when working in Illinois, I took a night school class in German - thinking it would be handy if I found a way to complete college. In those days at least one foreign language was required. I never learned to speak German, but the dictionary required for the course came in handy for trying to read death notices.

Another source of information was to visit cemeteries, and when they were somewhat local, my Aunt Alice often went along. If she questioned the dates on the tombstones, she had friends in Cavalier, Walhalla, Olga and Concrete she could visit, and those friends (often her cousins) would send me to the priest to get the actual information from church records. A third source of information was visiting older people or writing to their relatives.

One of those people I mostly heard about from local relatives was Edna Ullyott McGauvran who lived on the west coast. The currently mislaid history originated with Edna.

One item in the McGauvran family notes that everyone seemed to agree on was that Joseph McGauvran Sr. came to Dakota Territory with two of his sons in 1881 and originally filed on land farther south in the Red River Valley. They returned to Alfred Township in Prescott County, and along with his widowed mother, better known as Grandma Betsy; Joseph Sr. and his wife, Mary (Braunrigg); all of their sons - some of whom were already married; their oldest daughter, Margaret, and her husband, Peter Dunnigan; and the younger daughter, Elizabeth; various grandchildren; and a group of neighbors and people who might have worked in their lumber mill in Ontario before it burned, came to Dakota Territory by train in 1882. The first family claims in the area known as the Beaulieu community appear to be Joseph Sr.,

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his son, Thomas, and son-in-law Peter Dunnigan. In a year or two Elizabeth married another settler from Alfred Township whose name was Nicholas McKercher.

The marriage of Elizabeth McGauvran to Nicholas McKercher was what Muriel Schrader had been most anxious for me to research.

Muriel was Elizabeth’s granddaughter from her second marriage to Harry Bowles. Having heard stories about the first husband, Muriel had gone berry picking with friends or family thinking that while they were in the Beaulieu area where the family had first lived, she could find the cemetery where Nicholas was buried. She did not get to the cemetery, but in trying she got into a patch of poison ivy. Thinking I might be braver, or maybe more foolhardy, she asked me to find this grave instead. Olga was on the map even through Beaulieu as a town no longer existed, so I started out and stopped at a farm in that vicinity. It was a lucky guess because I was told the original Peter Dunnigans had lived there. In those years, it was the Ray Dunnigan farm, and Rita Dunnigan (formerly from Langdon) knew me. The cemetery was just down the road, so after a taste of cinnamon rolls just out of the oven I drove there, climbed the stile over the cemetery fence, and found Nick McKercher’s stone. Still worried about poison ivy, Muriel wanted me to go back a second time and take a picture of the marker. On the return trip, the stile, any weeds that had been there, and the stone were no longer visible. However, the McKercher claim is on the 1895 maps of Hay Township because six of Joseph McGauvran’s sons and their sister, Elizabeth, had taken claims several miles from Beaulieu in what is now Hay and Manilla Townships.

While doing my own family history I knew where our relatives had lived in Canada, and since the Ontario census is in English, I could go back to 1851 when some of the ancestors lived in Waterloo County and then to 1861 and later 1871 when they lived in Huron County. The microfilm versions of those records are now more difficult to access, but I had memories of searching Alfred Township for Aunt Alice and other descendants of people who had come from that area to homestead in North Dakota. In 1851, 1861, and 1871 the earlier generations of the McGauvran family and others who came to the Olga and Beaulieu areas were recorded in the census.

Betsy and Patrick McGauvran had a large family—in my memory four girls and maybe four or five boys.

In that earlier family the names of the children on the census were the same names as the children listed as children of Joseph Sr. and his wife, Mary! Yet the only children of Grandma Betsy to come to North Dakota were Joseph Sr. and a sister, Mary, who had married Thomas Braunrigg who came for a visit in the early years. Betsy, according to the early census records both from Canada and the US, had been born in 1804 in the United States, the daughter of a United English Loyalist. Her family had moved north to Canada where her father had a Loyalist grant of land. Later, she also received a grant in her own name

and married Patrick McGauvran, born in Ireland.

Patrick died before the family left Ontario, but the year was never given. Since I could no longer check the census for Alfred Township, I wondered if there might be a listing of his death. For some Canadian research, the Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid is a good resource. There were no listed McGauvrans in that database. Not knowing how active Find-a-Grave is in Canada, I also tried that and initially found nothing. The search engine wanted a cemetery name, and it appeared there were only two cemeteries in Alfred Township of Prescott and Russell United Counties of Ontario, Canada. Building the St. Lawrence seaway and reducing the number of counties has resulted in many district name changes. The first cemetery had no McGauvrans or Dunnigans and was for an Anglican Church. Only after I had this column written did I realize that four of the sons of Joseph Sr. and Mary McGauvran had married Flynn sisters and that great-grandfather had also died before the family came to our area. A second search did not locate him, but the Osnabrock book has a story on the Flynn family. With her daughters all married, Mrs. Catherine Flynn had the first hotel in Osnabrock.

The second cemetery was for Saint Victor Parish and four listings came up. The first was for Felix McGauvran who died 28 Apr. 1866. I knew that the Joseph who came to homestead had both a brother Felix and a son Felix buried at Olga or Langdon. The next listing was for Patrick McGauvran who died 15 Jul. 1872. This, I am sure, is the husband of Grandma Betsy who came with her son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to Dakota Territory. She died in 1887 at the age of 84 and was originally buried at Beaulieu. When other family members died, her grave was moved to Calvary Cemetery in Langdon where her stone has the earliest birth date of persons interred there.

Also in the same Alfred Cemetery were another Patrick McGauvran and another Elizabeth McGauvran, probably part of Felix’s family or his brother and sister.

Who else is in this cemetery? It reads like the maps of early Beaulieu, Olga, Walhalla and Leroy areas with predominantly Irish and French surnames: Dubois, Turcotte, Charbonneau, Carriere, Robillard, Chale, Derosiers, Roy, Riel, Lefebre, Trumblay, Menard, Godin, Renaud, Belisle, Gagnon, Langevin, Gosselin, Carignan, Plante, Ouelette, Belanger, Senecal, Cavalier, Beaudry, Deslauriers, Lambert, Robidoux, Villeneuve, Parisien, Segouin, Charette, Clermont, Gratton, Desforges.

Beaulieu, Rickard, Malo, Monette, Gauthier, Descouteau, Champagne, Nadeau, LaRoche, Powers, Burke, Morin, Charrier, Charlebois, Dumas, Pelletier, Gendron, Montpetit, Gendreau, Gamache and Demers.

This is just a sampling of the names which go back to death dates in the 1820s. I had to smile over the name Montpetit—the long-time store and rest stop owner at Beaulieu was a Montpetit who may still have grandchildren in Cavalier County--one was my long-ago classmate.

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