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Legislative update from Senator Myrdal can be found on Page 4.

Find Girls Basketball Regional coverage on Page 9.

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Monday, March 1, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccine reaching many in Cavalier County

By Linda Timian Republican Writer

Find the latest from the Langdon School Board and Langdon City Commission on Page 3.

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The week of March 1 marks the tenth week of vaccinations in Cavalier County. As of February 22, the Cavalier County Health District (CCHD) office had administered 1,217 doses, which includes both first and second shots. In addition, Maple Manor Care Center and Langdon Drug have administered vaccinations.

So far, 25 percent of Cavalier County has received their first dose and 15 percent have received their second dose. Since 300 more doses were administered last week between CCHD and Langdon Drug, those numbers will go up. Our county is moving to the final groups of Phase 1B this week.

“Starting the first week in March we will include child care workers, and we have been working with the county schools on getting ready for their clinics,” said Public Health Nurse Steph Welsh. The people eligible for the school clinics are teachers, nutritional services, aides, bus drivers, principals, administrative staff, custodians, etc. These groups are the last part of Phase 1B, which means that in addition to those just mentioned, all people over 65

and all people of any age with two or more high-risk medical conditions are eligible to receive the vaccine right now.

The system for making an appointment and registering for the vaccine is working very well, driving the success of the vaccine rollout in Cavalier County.

When there are doses, people

nearest tier we are vaccinating.”

This is done through a call list that CCHD maintains to ensure that no vaccine goes to waste.

“We hear from many individuals who are desperately looking for vaccine and have many health conditions which would put them at high risk for COVID disease,” said Welsh. For those

come.

“We have not wasted a single dose,” said Welsh. “We schedule clinics with an appointment for every allocated dose we anticipate to receive. This makes it very important if people schedule appointments with us and need to cancel, that they do so in advance so we can offer that appointment/dose to someone else. If we have extra doses when vaccine vials run long, we offer those to individuals in the

that don’t yet qualify but will soon, CCHD takes their names and qualifying condition information to use as a pool for extra doses.

“When offering these extra doses, we try and stay as close to the current priority group we are vaccinating,” continues Welsh. “For example, currently we are offering extra doses to childcare workers and K-12 workers. Persons 16-64 years with one or more high risk

health condition would also be people we would be looking at offering extra doses to in the near future.”

CCHD does not have the capacity to take down names and numbers of everyone who eventually wants COVID vaccine but does appreciate having a list of individuals from priority vaccine groups that are near to the current priority group to vaccinate with extra doses. Ultimately, their goal is to be good stewards of the vaccine, not waste any doses, and get vaccines to residents as timely as possible.

Some individuals are concerned that someone else may need the vaccine more than themselves, so they hold off scheduling a COVID vaccine appointment. This does not help the vaccination efforts though.

“While I appreciate the motivation behind this sentiment, it is very important that people get vaccinated in the first priority group that they are eligible in,” said Welsh. “Future allocations are based on current vaccine uptake so holding off on getting vaccinated can actually impact the number of future doses of vaccine our county receives and the number of apcont. on page 2

COVID-19 one year later; In your community Frost Fire has fun in the snow Support local businesses tive employment by 39%. keep dollars in the local comSmall businesses are often considered the backbone of America. They provide culture to neighborhoods and offer unique services. According to the United States Census Bureau, they make up 99.7% of the country’s employer firms.

Unfortunately, as COVID-19 roared through the nation in early 2020, health officials asked non-essential businesses to close their doors. Without the support of their customers, many w e r e forced to shudder their operations permanently.

T h e v i r u s’s impact affected s m a l l b u s i nesses in almost every industry. The National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America surveyed more than 5,800 companies to find out their financial status. Here are a few of the staggering findings.

• On average, businesses reported having reduced their ac-

• The median firm with monthly expenses over $10,000 only had cash to withstand roughly two weeks of closures.

• About 41.3% of businesses reported that they were temporarily closed; 1.8% reported permanent closures related to COVID-19.

• Seventy percent of respondents planned on requesting funding from the Paycheck Protection Program included in the

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By Linda Timian Republican Writer

Frost Fire’s normal winter hours are 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through the last weekend of March. Spring break for Langdon Area Schools this year is March 4-5. With these days off school, Frost Fire has added some extra hours and will be

open Friday, March 5, from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

There are seven runs open for skiing and snowboarding.

One run is called Terrain Park with 3 features (2 rails and a jump). There is also a beginner hill with a magic carpet lift. Ski and snowboard lessons are available from certified instructors. If you need equipment, they have rental packages for skis, snowboards, ski poles, and helmets. Masks

are recommended inside the lodge. If you arrive at Frost Fire Park with another person, please ride the lift together.

Frost Fire is also sponsoring a Snow Scramble on March 20, 2021. The Snow Scramble event is a hare scramble - a timed, off-road motorcycle race consisting of off-road and trail riding on a closed course with the twist of being run

in the winter on snow. With this event, the organizers recognize that they are creating something unique.

“As far as I know this is the only race like this happening.

I have never heard of a ski resort having a hare scramble in the winter,” said Dustin Gorder, Pembina Gorge Foundation board member. “Our courses will be extremely challenging

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COVID-19 vaccine in Cavalier County _____________________________continued from Page 1 pointments that are available to Here are the future groups • Free standing clinical launfuture groups.” coming up in Phase 1C in order dries So to keep a steady flow of of priority: • Public transit, including bus, vaccine into the county, get • North Dakota National taxi, ride-share vaccinated when you are eli- Guard, not previously covered • Persons age 16 – 64 with gible. Once CCHD has adminis• Grocery workers one or more high-risk medical tered the vaccine to the remain• Public safety answering conditions ing Phase 1B groups, they will points (911) • Blood bank workers not prebe moving on to Phase 1C. If • Manufacturing related to viously vaccinated you missed your group when it the development or supply of • Information technology was opened up, you can make COVID-19 vaccine • All other essential workan appointment now. Register • Other health care/public ers per Cybersecurity and Inat https://www.cavaliercounty- health workers not included in frastructure Security Agency health.com/. phase 1A (CISA)

Cavalier County Commission Tuesday, March 2, 8:30 a.m.

Cavalier County JDA Wednesday, March 3, 4:00 p.m.

Langdon City Commission Monday, March 8, 6:00 p.m.

Munich School District Tuesday, March 2, 7:00 a.m.

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Frost Fire _____________________________________________________continued from Page 1 for competitors and entertain- studs only. Most of the partici- is $35. The A and B classes will ing for spectators to watch.” pants use Kold Kutter track/tire do as many laps as they can in Another unique feature of traction screws available on 2 hours; entry fee is $50. (The A the event is that the chairlift will Amazon, Ebay, and other mo- course for the 2-hour race will be open and accessible to spec- torcycle websites. be more difficult than the betators, allowing people to enSign up is Friday, March 19 ginner course). joy the races from above. One from 4-9 p.m. at the lodge, or There is a $10 entry fee for course will go right underneath Saturday, March 20 at 8 a.m. spectators, and there will be an the chairlift, giving people a Race time is 10 a.m. There are 4 extra charge at the gate of $15 great view of the action. classes: open A class (advanced if you want to use the chairlift The Snow Scramble is open riders), open B class (intermedi- pass. to anyone with a motorcycle. In ate riders), open C class (beginDustin Gorder and fellow order to fully participate, peo- ner riders), and women’s class. Pembina Gorge Foundation ple will need to use studded “Open” means any size bike, board member Randy Bata are tires for the snow. There can be from a 125cc to 500cc engine. coordinating the event. Visit no threaded screws sticking out The women’s class and the https://frostfirepark.org/ for of the tire. Only the stud part is C class will do as many laps as more information. allowed to stick out - screw-in they can in one hour; entry fee

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March 1 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake or Grand Forks 2 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Osnabrock 2 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery delivery 1 p.m.

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

3 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 3 – Cavalier County Health District COVID testing 9-11a.m. Schedule at https://tinyurl.com/yxgo4fav and testreg.nd.gov 4 – Post 98 Legion Meeting, American Legion Hall 4 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3-pre-k. Must call to sign up 256-5353, 1 p.m.)

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

5 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 8 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks or Devils Lake 9 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Osnabrock 9 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery delivery 1 p.m.

10 – Cavalier County Health District COVID testing 9-11a.m. Schedule at https://tinyurl.com/yxgo4fav and testreg.nd.gov 10 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 10 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Shopping 8:45-10:45 a.m.

10 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 10 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m.

11 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3-pre-k. Must call to sign up 256-5353, 1 p.m.)

11 – Annual Cavalier County Township Officers Mtg, 7 p.m., Langdon Research Extension Center 12 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m.

12 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 15 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake 16 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery delivery 1 p.m.

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

17 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 17 – Cavalier County Health District COVID testing 9-11a.m. Schedule at https://tinyurl.com/yxgo4fav and testreg.nd.gov 18 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3-pre-k. Must call to sign up 256-5353, 1 p.m.)

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

19 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 22 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake or Grand Forks 23 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery delivery 1 p.m.

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Langdon Area School Board meeting hears presentations

By Kristi Mostoller Republican Writer

The LAS board meet for their scheduled meeting on February 18. There were two special presentations.

Mrs. Rueger presented assessment data with comparison to historical progress so far for this year. Having this data will help mend the educational lag due to COVID. A presentation on standards-based learning and grading at the elementary level was given by some members of the achievement/instruction team- Alison Podhradsky, Alexis LaFrenz, and Sam Preble.

This way of grading shows students more than just test scores and can really point out where students may struggle so it can be resolved. Kathy Rueger also added that they wanted to start at the lower grade levels. Many schools are switching to the standards-based grading system, and it has shown positive results. At the next meeting, the team will present costs of training to use this method and answer additional questions.

Mr. Hetler reported that the

heating plant in the elementary is struggling to maintain a reasonable level of comfort especially when the weather is the least desirable. For example, a 46 degree classroom in one area of the elementary was discussed. He also mentioned that there are no students currently participating in distance learning, and everyone is now attending school in the facility.

Mr. Askvig reported that with graduation coming soon, registration for students returning is also needing to be done.

Concerns with cell phone use by middle school students was discussed and what can be done to keep them out of sight during class time. With COVID staying low for active cases in Langdon, the school is going to allowing the jr. high students to travel into the high school to classes they need rather than educators going to them. Masking would remain in place at this time.

As far as the athletic director report, there has not been any rules/regulations set from the state yet concerning spring sports. District basketball tour-

Langdon City Commission meeting held

By Kristi Mostoller Republican Writer The Langdon City Commission met February 22 at 6:00 p.m. for their regular meeting.

The meeting started out with an addition to the agenda - the county planning and zoning is looking for an additional city commission member. Susan Fay Crockett volunteered to take on this position.

With the warmer weather the street department was able to clear out the main storm drains that cause issues every year. They are hoping that more snowfall that may come won’t fill them back up.

The sanitation department is booking recycling for cardboard for next month. Recycling has been showing strength and will be good in time. They also got a call from the state health department informing them that our region’s inspector will be coming in the next month or so.

The Sheriff's department is still short a deputy. The new judge is in town, and they are looking forward to having her here locally.

The Activity Center toy show went over well, and they’ve received new basketballs. On March 8 the people that will be doing the new floor will be at-

tending the city meeting to talk about options.

Susan Fay Crockett is revising the housing incentive. In the previous incentive, the time limit had to be within the first year of purchase but now will not have a time frame. After reviewing the scale of what would qualify individuals, Crockett suggested lowering the limits to open it up to more individuals. Previously it was brought up that the original incentive stated local Langdon businesses and that should not change but rather be enforced to keep material tax dollars in town. Crockett will be reporting at the next meeting after inquiring with JDA and will have a written-up incentive to be approved.

Choice Financial was designated for main funds and was approved to remain the main bank for use.

The Commission is waiting for a fund request from the fire department relief association.

These funds are used for the fire department retirement fund.

To qualify for the retirement fund, you would serve 15 years and retire at 60 years old. The monthly retirement pay is $50/ month.

The next meeting will be March 8 at 6 p.m.

naments will be held at home sites for the higher-seeded teams. Langdon’s girls’ and boys’ teams will be the #1 seeds in both tournaments! Regional tournaments will follow a similar format. For next year, activity passes may be raised to $75 for individuals but remain at $50 for students not in an activity.

A motion was made to have a set job description for the technology coordinator position, and the job description was passed out and approved. Several jobs are getting updated job descriptions so staff don’t have to question or assume what is or is not a requirement for their job title.

The 2021-2022 school calendar was approved with the possibility of a couple changes. The school year will begin August 24, 2021, for students and end May 25, 2022.

The next school board election will be held June 8, 2021.

Poll location will be set at the next meeting. One city seat and one rural at large seat are up for election.

On a bittersweet note, Darby Hart turned in her letter of resignation after teaching for 24 years at LAHS. Mrs. Hart’s letter of resignation was very appreciative of LAHS. Mrs. Hart is going to continue teaching and accepted a job in Munich as an English educator. President Olson expressed appreciation and best wishes to Mrs. Hart on behalf of the board. She will be missed.

There was a mutual agreement from the local teachers association and the board that they were not going to open up negotiations this year and would continue to uphold the current contract. A letter was presented that the educators did not want to put more financial burden on LAS for the upcoming school year. This motion was approved for acknowledgment.

Superintendent Daren Christianson’s evaluation was reported as satisfactory and approved by the board.

The next meeting will be held March 15 at 7:00 p.m.

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Brush with the Bunch

Do you remember where you were on 9/11? That infamous day in 2001 when two passenger jets crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City, one into the Pentagon with the fourth hijacked plane crashing in a field southeast of Pittsburgh in Shanksville, PA? I remember where we were, but that is another story. Again, what does that have to do with the Brush Bunch? On Friday, November 11, 2015, the mother of the only person from North Dakota working at the World Trade Center on that fateful day presented a program at our local library and at the school for the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders called “Daughter of Dakota“. The program was presented by Jenette Nelson on behalf of her daughter, Ann Nicole Nelson, of Stanley, ND. Jenette read a book she had written “The Story of Annie,“ and a song, “Annie‘s List“, also written by Jenette, was sung by Jordan Thornburg. People throughout the country, including the local grade students, were painting “Stars of Hope“ which were to be sent to communities devastate by natural disaster. We at the Brush Bunch joined in on this endeavor by painting stars; several of ours were sent to a group of firemen in Northern California who were fighting severe fires. Some were also presented to people in the community - a member of the Brush Bunch, Ruth Danielson, fighting a losing battle with cancer, was presented a star by Laurel Brusseau. On a recent visit Laurel stated the star was still sitting on the back on their couch. The accompanying picture, taken from home on our portal, shows one star which was also presented to my wife, Lenore, by Laurel and was in our parlor window at home for several years. The star followed her to the Pembilier Nursing Home in Walhalla where she is shown holding her cherished “Star of Hope!“ At the Brush Bunch, Sylvia Moore has been busy trying to incorporate all of our slogans, colors, and more into a presentable cover for our art show brochure, which will also be used in our posters, ads and more. Virginia is setting up a floor plan as to where each of us who is displaying our art or photography will be located.

Virginia is also designing the “49“ room which will be held in the bar section of the American Legion. The schedule for clean-up and set-up will soon be out. Some may say “so soon“, but just remember it‘s the middle of February and that gives us two months to get this show on the road. Sign-up sheets will soon be out as to what you will bring in the line of goodies for the snack bar as well as the potluck supper after the art show and clean up. It‘s time to mark your calendar so you won‘t miss all the activities at the American Legion Hall in Walhalla that first weekend in May 2021. From proofreading is a dying art: “Cold wave linked to temperatures.“ Who would have thought? Enjoy our nice weather, and God Bless!

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Legislative Update

Senator Janne Myrdal R – District 10 jmyrdal@nd.gov 701-331-0946 The 2021 Legislative Session is two days from crossover, the halfway point of this Session when the Chambers send all bills passed across to the other Chamber. The Senate has currently 20 bills left to vote on, most of which are appropriations. I am glad to say that the appropriations for NDSU extension and research passed the Senate with adequate funding to keep important programs going. I just heard from Langdon Research station that their study on club rot disease in Canola shows a spread to 29 Counites. It reminds me of the scab crisis we had in the 90’s and is not good news for canola producers. I was assured during the SBARE report this week that research into defeating this is a priority for NDSU Research.

We had good meetings with the Senate leadership this week in regards to funding for townships and counties for roads and infrastructure. I will continue to push for our rural district to receive funding for targeted projects and not a blank equal check for all which will not pass muster any more. I am grateful that township officers especially has come with a solid plan for how such potential funding will be channeled to critical areas of roads and bridges. Of course any funding we support here in the Senate needs equal support in the House.

We overwhelmingly passed a bill to assure going forward we DO NOT allow the elderly to be completely isolated from their loved ones in potentials future epidemics.

This is something I know we are all passionate about.

Many of our budgets are a bit strange this Session due to the Covid crisis and the need for unique funding and due to the federal funding packages we received and likely once again will receive. This is just halfway so specifics on the final budgets are hard to nail down and report on today. SO read the news from Bismarck in the media with that in mind for sure. Stewardship ha been a word that comes to mind often as I have the honor of making some of these decisions, and so I looked up the definition.

It basically means “carefully and responsibly utilizing, supervising and managing all the resources provided and entrusted to”. It is a good thing to remember as we hit that yes or no button on the floor each day. There are many bills that come before us that may have good intentions, but in the end is either duplicate or not needed in NDCC. Then there are bills that carry value way beyond the dollar amount, like protecting life. On a stand-alone challenge match grant bill of $20 million for our higher education institutions (not their budget bills) the Senate added an amendment that reiterates the NDCC that states

that funding can only be considered if “a state institution is not sponsoring, partnering with, applying for grants with, or providing a grant subaward to any person or organization that performs, or promotes the performance of, an abortion unless the abortion is necessary to prevent the death of the woman, and not participating or sponsoring any program producing, distributing, publishing, disseminating, endorsing, or approving materials of any type or from any organization, that between normal childbirth and abortion, do not give preference, encouragement, and support to normal childbirth”. This was a result of one of our largest higher education institutions’ continued partnership with Planned Parenthood, even after 90 lawmakers last Session signed an open letter to such expressing their strong disapproval. We shall see how they chose to move forward.

An innovative and visionary idea is continued support for the Minot Intermodal project (SB2246).

Yes it is in Minot, but has great effect on AG industries including our district. This shipping model has grown extensively and serves a vast area of the state, shipping all ND goods efficiently as our export markets grow. The pursuit of intermodal rail services started over twenty years ago. Intermodal rail services in Minot have been utilized to bring products into the state for manufacturers, service companies, and the energy and ag industries.

At its peak, North Dakota agriculture benefitted greatly when containers could be captured and used versus being shipped and utilized in another part of the country. The single greatest advantage to intermodal systems for agriculture is identity preservation where buyers are purchasing a very specific product with specific traits. Intermodal shipping also has the advantage of being manageable quantities for businesses that are unable to handle large bulk shipments. Intermodal containers are right sized to thousands of businesses that have the potential to be a destination point for North Dakota goods. These containers can also be offloaded from ships with a final destination point deep inside a country where traditional transportation lines are limited or almost nonexistent. Intermodal systems can also be used for shipping irrigation equipment, conveyors, construction and agricultural equipment, as well as livestock equipment.

We did start hearing some House bills and the AG Committee heard HB1026 which came from the AG Interim Committee. It passed out of Committee with a 6-0DP. There was an enormous amount of work put into this legislation over the interim we voted to transfer the grain inspection program from PSC to AG Commissioner. Lawmakers, producers, and the grain industry have worked hard to identify areas of the current law that need to be changed to improve the program. HB 1026 addresses some of these areas First, the simple change from volume to value will reflect each of the different types of grain purchased and help to adequately bond the grain industry based on the ac-

tual business they conduct versus how much they can hold. The bill identifies and licenses all grain buyers. The bill combines facility-based grain buyers or federal warehouses with current state warehouses into one license and one section of law.

Additionally, the bill moves processors out of the current warehouse license and create a new license to reflect their operation. This allows the Commissioner more ability to accurately review their business and ensure adequate bonds exist to protect producers and the grain industry.

HB1026 addresses the need for a license to capture grain brokers and to create accountability for insolvency. We have seen cases in the past where brokers were used to increase the reach of a business which was set on committing fraud. In the end, the producer had no recourse and the broker was not liable for any of the transaction. In HB1026 we now have an adequate law to address this and include them in the insolvency proceedings. This ensures we are able set bonds for these types of business to set a level of protection for producers and the grain industry. Finally, the bill removes the requirement to gain district court approval prior to establishing a trust fund during an insolvency. This change will allow the commissioner to act much quicker and work to recover more assets to benefit the receipt holders in an insolvency. In addition, language was added that provides for the ability to marshal assets after an insolvency is established and it appears that the warehouse or grain buyer will result in the loss of assets to receipt holders. This language is similar to the law currently used by USDA in the warehouse act.

For fear of this report getting way too long I will stop, though many other issues could be reported on. Right now our oil and gas tax revenue is looking to come in about $1.2 billion under forecast and that will be the challenge the next few weeks as we move towards balanced budget negotiations. This will be much of the focus later in March and April.

Delightful to have some warmer weather, - being home for a few days during break it will be a delight to take the dogs for walks.

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Upside Down Under

By Marvin Baker

Can you imagine?...

We often find ourselves pondering the what ifs of the world, but we can’t see far enough into that crystal ball to make sense of it. When we look at the state of North Dakota, there’s a lot of things we wish we could change but cannot. Imagine if we could, or what if something was completely different than it is in reality.

As an example, can you imagine if the community of Devils Lake was built farther away from the lake and at a higher elevation. There would never have been any flooding, dikes wouldn’t have had to be built to protect the city and roads so south of town may not have had to be built up and up and up to stay ahead of the rising water.

Can you imagine if Hector Field was built northwest of Fargo, say maybe 10 miles out? The city can only expand to the south because Moorhead, Minn., is east, West Fargo is west, and Hector Field is north.

The way Fargo is growing, it might eventually be the longest city in the United States.

Can you imagine if Bismarck landed the University of North Dakota and Grand Forks, the prison, back in territorial days? My guess is Bismarck would probably be a lot bigger than it is now because the city was destined to grow anyway because it’s a capital city. The university would have been a bonus. Maybe it’s just as well how things turned out because Grand Forks would have suffered had it landed the prison. Without the influx of university students, the city of Grand Forks may have shrunk in population.

Can you imagine if New Rockford would have ended up with the state capitol? Residents there mounted a challenge in 1915 to have the capitol moved from Bismarck to the Eddy County seat. Do you think New Rockford would have grown to 73,000 people like Bismarck has?

Even that long ago, could New Rockford have accommodated all the legislators in town for the session? It had approximately 2,100 people in 1915 and Bismarck’s population was about 6,000.

Can you imagine if the 49th Parallel was established as little as 10 miles

derived from English law and tradition. At the time of the drafting of the Bill of Rights by the First Congress in 1789, and its ratification by the states two years later, it was understood by the framers that free speech, like every other provision in the Bill of Rights, is subject to some degree of regulation. That is, while there is no “absolute right” of freedom of expression, the extent of permissible governmental regulation of speech has been debated ever since.

Among the founders, there was broad agreement that the Free Speech Clause prohibited prior restraint, that is, advance censorship of publication, thought, expression or inquiry.

However, the English law of “seditious libel,” which permitted punishment, after the fact, for speech that harshly criticized government — officials and policies — in a way that caused it to be held in contempt by the public, was in effect in America, although rarely enforced. Speakers knew that while they had the freedom to say what they wished, they could be subject to criminal prosecution for the consequences of their speech.

The possibility of punishment for expression of one’s opinions outraged most Americans. The founding generation, perhaps history’s greatest dissenters, had hurled caustic criticisms at King George III and Parliament in the run-up to the American Revolution, and they retained their passion for hard-boiled, corrosive, offensive speech in the early republic.

Despite the fact that seditious libel statutes threatened speech, Americans, as a practice, adopted a broad conception of freedom of speech.

The English law’s definition of protected speech had become unsuitable, and lagged behind the citizenry’s belief that they enjoyed the right to engage in candid, robust criticisms of governmental actions, policies and programs. Government, after all, was derived from, and accountable to, the American people.

The disconnect between the popular conception of freedom of speech and the lingering seditious libel statutes still on the books, exploded in 1798 when the Federalists, who had controlled American politics since the adoption of the Constitution, passed the dreaded Alien and Sedition acts.

Violation of the repressive statute, particularly by newspaper editors

south of where it was? There was a Metis community where Walhalla now sits called St. Joseph. It was a stopover point for ox carts traveling from Winnipeg to St. Paul. St. Joseph peaked with a population of about 5,000, and after the 49th, or Canadian border, was established, many of those Metis drifted north to what is now St. Boniface, Manitoba, a Winnipeg suburb. Had the border been 10 miles south St. Joseph or Walhalla, it would have been in Canada and may have grown much larger than it is.

It’s doubtful it would have grown to be the size of Winnipeg, but it would have been a principal community bumping up to the U.S. border.

Likewise to the south - Mobridge is about 40 miles from the North Dakota state line, and had the border been established farther south or the Mobridge townsite farther north, Sioux County would have had one of the larger communities in North Dakota.

Can you imagine if Minot would have landed an Army post instead of an Air Force base? Depending on what the mission was, that post might have been much larger than Minot Air Force Base and may have been more like Fort Riley, Kan., or Fort Leonardwood, Mo. Can you imagine if North Dakota was settled by someone other than those who did settle here? Most of us are Norwegian, German, Swedish, Danish and Dutch. What if Italians, Spaniards, Portuguese, Russians and/or Greeks would have settled here in large numbers? How different would North Dakota be? How similar would it be? Would that melting pot have been a totally different situation than how it turned out?

Can you imagine if the Non-Partisan League would have remained a popular political party? It took the state by storm 110 years ago and did some great things for the state and its farmers. Would a strong NPL have gotten us through the Great Depression, would we have prospered during the World War II years, and would it be a credible third party in today’s politics?

Finally, imagine if North Dakota wasn’t cold and windy? What would our population be - imagine what we could do in the winter? What if we had a rain forest climate like southern Alaska? Would we be growing wheat and canola? Instead, there would probably be a healthy logging industry.

loyal to Thomas Jefferson, led to conviction and imprisonment.

Rep. Matthew Lyon of Vermont disparaged President Adams’ performance in office and was sent to prison for violation of the Sedition Act. His sentence, however, did not prevent his loyal constituents from electing him to another term, while behind bars.

The question of the constitutionality of the Sedition Act never reached the courts. In the aftermath of the election of 1800, justly characterized as “the revolution of 1800,” when Americans rejected the Federalists and replaced them with Jeffersonians, the newly-elected Congress repealed the statute. President Jefferson pardoned those who had been convicted of seditious libel. In 1964, Justice William Brennan, in the landmark case of New York Times v. Sullivan, acknowledged that while the Sedition Act had never been held unconstitutional, it certainly was so viewed by the court of history.

Americans’ response to the Sedition Act of 1798, including the sharp rebuke from Congress and the president, demonstrated the nation’s strong embrace of freedom of speech. The repressive statute also demonstrated the capacity of governmental officials to lose their minds in the context of a crisis — real or imagined — and the tendency to impose draconian restrictions on freedom of expression in the name of national security.

While instances of repressive measures stain American history across the decades, as we shall see beginning next week, Supreme Court decisions defining the limits on the regulation of speech reflect a national commitment to broad citizen participation in addressing and debating the great issues confronting the nation — precisely what we should expect in a democracy.

Adler is president of The Alturas Institute, created to advance American Democracy through promotion of the Constitution, civic education, equal protection and gender equality.

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Tree shelterbelts in North Dakota

The strong winds in the winter and summer in North Dakota can be very harsh. In the winter cold wind blows snow all around blocking roads and reducing visibility.

The winds can be damaging in the summer to plants, crop, land, animals and buildings. Tree shelterbelts provide a variety of roles in the protection of plants, crop, land, animals and buildings. Did you know that having trees on your land can save money? Trees can protect your farmstead and reduce fuel used to heat your home, protect your cattle from the harsh winter winds by providing shelter and can help increase crop yields. Trees planted in the right areas can protect your roads from filling in and provide better visibility when traveling during harsh winter weather. Here are some benefits trees can provide.

Trees help protect plants, crop, land, animals and buildings by (1) slowing down the wind that creates soil erosion, (2) provide shelter against the wind, (3) Manage Snow

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deposition, (4) Protect plants and crops from wind related damage (5) Protect buildings from damaging winds, (6) Protect animals from damaging winds (7) Reduce energy use, (8) Provide noise screens (9) Provide visual screens, (10) Enhance wildlife habitat (11) Improve air quality by reducing and intercepting air borne particulate matter, chemicals and orders (12)Delineate property and field boundaries, (13) Improve irrigation efficiency, (14) Increase carbon storage in biomass and soils and (15) Alter the microenvironment for enhancing plant growth.

We can become better stewards of the land by planting trees to protect and shelter plants, crop, land, animals and buildings. For more information, contact the Cavalier County Soil Conservation District or NRCS at 701-256-2484 ext. 3 to discuss programs and future tree plantings. Check us out on Facebook at Cavalier County SCD.

2021 Cavalier County Crop Improvement Association scholarship recipients Congratulations to Cavalier County Crop Improvement Association 2021 scholarship recipients.

They each received a $500 scholarship at the annual meeting held February 18.

Dustin Gilseth: Dustin is a student at Langdon Area High School and after graduation plans to attend Dakota College at Bottineau.

He will pursue a degree in horticulture and small business management. Dustin is the son of Rob and Stacy Gilseth.

Tucker Regner: Tucker is a student at Langdon Area High School and after graduation plans to attend North Dakota State University.

He will pursue a degree in social studies education and minor in agronomy. Tucker is the son of Shawn and Julie Regner.

Grant Romfo: Grant is a student at Langdon Area High School and after graduation plans to attend North Dakota State University.

He will pursue a degree in agriculture economics. Grant is the son of Troy and Rachelle Romfo.

New this year is the Lynn Ring Family Farm Scholarship. This scholarship, initiated by Randy

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and Barb Mehlhoff in partner with Cavalier County Crop Improvement Association, is for a student enrolling in a higher education institution pursuing an ag major.

Lynn was a very dedicated member of the Cavalier County Crop Improvement Association, and his wife, Sharon. worked as the Administrative Assistant at the Langdon Research Extension Center for over 35 years. Lynn passed away late last year. This year’s recipient for a $200 scholarship is: Drew McArthur: Drew is a student at Munich Public School and after graduation plans to attend North Dakota State College of Science. He will pursue a degree in the Case IH Diesel Program. Drew is the son of Roger and Stephanie McArthur.

We wish these recipients a wonderful and successful college experience.

Cavalier County Crop Improvement Association directors are Reily Bata, Griffin Zimmer, Brad McIntosh, Rodney Agnes, Ben Hoffarth, Jason Wirth, Corey Stremick, Kelan Goeser, Dustin Hardy and Taylor Jennings. Scholarships are for any Cavalier County high school senior pursuing an agriculture-related degree from an accredited college or university. Please contact one of the directors or the Extension Office at 256-2560 if you want additional information about these scholarships.

By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent Tracking Can Help “Sometimes my eyes are bigger than my stomach” is the comment that is often made when someone has overeaten. At this point, the person is starting to feel the effects of overeating and can even be in pain or discomfort. I just may have personally experienced this a time or two in my life during a holiday, birthday, or, to be honest, any given Thursday.

Part of the problem is that I could eat whatever I wanted at a younger age, and it never “caught up” with me. It’s an entirely different story now, which is understandable since metabolism slows down with age.

Never fear, there are two strategies that can be used in order to help us choose what we put into our bodies as well as how we use that food.

The first strategy is to track the foods we eat. People who keep track of everything they eat or drink have a greater success at maintaining a healthy weight as well as ensuring a variety of foods are eaten. Using an app (or online tool) such as Start Simple with MyPlate, MyFitnessPal, or Lose It are simple ways to keep track of the foods and activity, but a paper version of a food tracker can work just as well for those who prefer paper and pencil.

Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension

NDSU Extension Survey Detects Potential Canola Insect Pest in N.D. An NDSU Extension trap survey detected a new insect called the canola flower midge (Contarinia brassicola) in canola fields in northern North Dakota during 2020, says Janet Knodel, North Dakota State University Extension entomologist.

The canola flower midge belongs to the family Cecidomyiidae (gall midges) in the order Diptera (flies).

The canola flower midge recently was identified and found to be widespread in Saskatchewan and Alberta, Canada.

“We obtained 10 pheromone lures from Canada to monitor for canola flower midge for the first time in 2020, mainly along the northern tier of North Dakota,” Knodel says.

“At the end of the trapping, six of the 10 traps sites were positive for canola flower midge in five counties: Bottineau, Cavalier, Pembina, Towner and Walsh. The Langdon Research Extension Center in Cavalier County had the highest number of canola flower midge trapped, with a total of 344 midges captured in 2020,” Knodel says.

The adult canola flower midge is a small (less than 2 millimeters long), nondescript brown fly (Figs.

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As I have referred to several times in the past, MyPlate (www. myplate.gov) is a great resource for nutrition information. It offers a variety of information on portion sizes, food groups, and resources to help a person get on track with their nutritional needs. NDSU Extension (https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/extension) also has a wealth of nutrition resources. Remember that the resources should be reliable and research-based to ensure health and safety.

To help a person keep track of their food, they would just need some measuring cups, a kitchen scale, and the app or paper and pencil with a food tracking guide.

Most people already have a set of measuring cups in their kitchen, but if someone doesn’t, they are easily found and are fairly inexpensive. Kitchen scales also don’t have to cost a lot of money, and they are a great way to make sure that portion sizes are accurate. They can be found most places that sell basic kitchen equipment.

The second strategy is a simple law of physics. Bodies in motion tend to stay in motion, and bodies at rest tend to stay at rest - at least that’s a summary of Newton’s First Law of Motion. When we move our bodies, our body functions tend to move as well and are more efficient.

If we don’t move our bodies, our body functions slow down, which includes things like our metabolism and digestion. So, in order to

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1A and 1B).

“Farmers and scouts are not likely to notice them in the field due to their cryptic color and small size,” Knodel says.

Fig 1. A) Adult canola flower midge and B) wings of canola flower midge The immature stage is a small, white maggot like larva. Larvae feed and injure the flower buds by causing a swelling (or gall) that prevents flowers from opening. Damaged flowers do not produce pods or seeds. Damaged flower buds are elongated and bottle-shaped, and form a closed flower gall (Fig. 2).

Fig 2. Canola flower midge damage “Canadian entomologists do not

know the economic impact of this new Contarinia midge in canola,” Knodel says. “There is little known about its pest management.

“Canadian entomologists observed that early planted canola (mid-May) had more midge-damaged pods compared with lateplanted canola (early June),” she adds. “Insecticide seed treatments were tested for control of the canola flower midge, but no negative impact on midge injury to pods was found. This is not surprising because the adult midge emerges about four to six weeks after seeding, whereas insecticidal seed treatment activity wanes about three to four weeks after seeding.

“Future trapping and field scouting will be essential for early detection and population monitoring of canola flower midge in canola grown in North Dakota,” Knodel says. “This will help the canola industry, so we will know when these midges are present at high populations and pose a threat to canola production in North Dakota.”

The Northern Canola Growers Association and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Crop Protection and Pest Management - Extension Implementation Program supports the survey.

NDSU Agriculture Communication – Feb. 17, 2021 Source: Janet Knodel, 701-2317195, janet.knodel@ndsu.edu Editor: Kelli Anderson, 701-2316136, kelli.c.anderson@ndsu.edu

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use our food to its full potential, we should definitely have movement in our everyday lives. Movement can mean different things to different people. For some people it may mean getting up and walking around their living room for 10 minutes 5 times a day. For others, it may mean training for a marathon.

The important part is that a person gets their body moving more in ways that fit their abilities and lifestyle.

The main reason the two strategies should be used is that we greatly reduce our risk of certain diseases if we monitor our food intake and physical activity. Heart disease, type 2 Diabetes, as well as certain cancers are all linked to diet and exercise. The healthier a person eats and the conscious effort of maintaining movement helps a person greatly reduce their risk of developing those diseases.

If you would like more information on tracking food and physical activity, feel free to give us a call at the NDSU Extension office in Cavalier County (256-2560). You can also email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu, or visit our website at https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/extension.

Keep in mind that changes in tracking food and physical activity don’t have to happen all at once. In fact, gradual, sustainable change tends to work best. Start small, and big things will happen.

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Obituaries Alice Metzger

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on March 5, 2021, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon for Alice Metzger, 93, of Langdon, who passed away February 18, 2021, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon.

A recording of the service will be available for viewing in the late afternoon on March 5 on Alice’s page on the Brooks Funeral Home website. Burial will be in the spring at Calvary Cemetery in Langdon.

Alice T. Kartes was born August 31, 1927, near Mt. Carmel, to David and Mary Ann (Brown) Kartes. She grew up and attended school in the

Dresden area and graduated from St. Alphonsus School in 1947. She married Arnold Metzger on June 22, 1948, in Mt. Carmel. They made their home in Langdon where they raised their family. She worked for many, many years in the fabric department at the Ben Franklin in Langdon. She was an active member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters and American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo up at the Senior Center and liked to sing.

She and Arnold also spent time camping and fishing in the area.

Surviving Alice are her children: Dennis (Alice) of Fargo, Rebecca Gellner of Grand Forks, Kathleen (Rod) Dahl or Ray, Janet (Paul) Mattson of Fargo, and David (Debbie) of Selah, Wash.; grandchil-

dren: Jodi, Holly, Jill, John, Justin, Ben, Kristi, Karrie, and Miranda; 17 great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Alyce Kartes and Cyrilla Kartes; and brother-in-law Dennis Stewart.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Arnold; an infant daughter; son-in-law Kurt Gellner; and siblings: Leslie, Madeline (Syl) Metzger, Alvin, Arthur, Mary Ann Stewart, and Lawrence.

Memorials may be directed to Maple Manor Care Center, 1116 9th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249.

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

CHURCH DIRECTORY No World Day of Prayer this year

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

Father Michael Hickin Mass Times

Catechism Saturday 5:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

314 15th Ave Phone 701-686-2000

Pastor Norm Economy Pastor Jordan Braunberger

Sunday Morning Worship – 11 a.m.

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

Sunday School 10:45 – 11:45

followed by Fellowship

Sermons & Bulletins online

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

Worship Schedule Sundays 9:30 a.m.

Watch us live on facebook Website: langdonumc.org

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Redeemer Lutheran Church 823 9th Ave, Langdon Pastor Rev. Mark Chepulis

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Milton 701-496-3278

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A Celebration of Life visitation was held at Michaelson Funeral Home of Owatonna, Minn. on February 26 for Carl Laurence Stewart, 87, of Owatonna, who died unexpectedly February 21, 2021, at his home. Military honors were provided by the Steele County Military Funeral Unit.

Carl was born June 3, 1933, in Wales, the son of Edward and Helga (Quinnell) Stewart. He attended Wales High School until he enlisted in the Unites States Air Force in 1951. He served as a C-46 Crew Chief during the Korean War in Japan and Sioux City, Iowa, until 1955. He attended the Valley City Teacher’s College in Valley City for two years. He moved to Owatonna in 1960 and started working at Truth Tool in 1961. There he met Margaret McColley, and they were married on June 30, 1962. He retired from Truth, Inc. in 1995. He enjoyed traveling with his family,

hunting, fishing, and spending time at the cabin he and Margaret built in northern Minnesota. He was a proud veteran and member of the American Legion and VFW. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (McColley) Stewart, of Owatonna; daughter Carla (Jack) Johnson of Little Falls; son Ken (Kari) Stewart of Farmington; three grandchildren: Dallas (Tammy) Nelson of Long Prairie, Elizabeth Stewart and Katie Stewart of Farmington; and sister-in-law Nancy (Stan) Honstad of New Richland.

He was preceded in death by parents Edward and Helga; sisters Fern (Martin) Hansen and Helen (Bill) Fairbanks; brothers Earl (Lorraine) Stewart and Louis (Priscilla) Stewart; sister-in-law Ruth (David) Jensen; and brother-in-law Jack Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Legion or VFW Poppy Funds, Steele County Military Funeral Unit or donor’s choice.

Michaelson Funeral Homes of Owatonna, Minn., was in charge of arrangements.

Leo Elmer Spriggs passed May 23, 2020, in Granbury, Texas.

His ashes will be interred at the Maddock cemetery. There will be no services per his request.

Leo was born in Maddock, the eldest child of Leo and Bonnie Spriggs.

He graduated from B.C.A.T.S. (high school) in Maddock and joined the U.S. Marine Corps. for three years, serving in the Korean Conflict. He worked in construction as a carpenter and millwright in ND. He and his wife lived in Maddock, Wahpeton, Jamestown, and Langdon, before retiring in Granbury, Texas.

He was a Marine Sharpshooter and continued his love of guns throughout his life. He was an avid hunter, worked as a gun range marshal, was a strong advocate of gun safety, and had a life-long interest in gunsmithing as a hobby. He was also an artist. He created numerous wood carvings bringing to life replicas of wildlife animals as statues and wall

hangings, revealing a sensitivity for their intricate shapes and textures, be they of fur or feather. He was also a wood clockmaker, building beautiful timepieces, marking time in both sound and movement, that many enjoyed. Leo was inventive.

More than a simple tinkerer, he crafted ingenious mechanical devices to simplify his life. He loved exploring what might be possible if he created something nobody else considered. It wasn’t work for him – it was fun. Perhaps most of all, he loved dogs. Pictured here with his dog, Zeva, he relished playing with and training any dog he met.

His affinity for dogs revealed Leo’s soft side, showing a tenderness and playful nature with them few others can claim they share. He was gregarious. His circle of friends was always large. He will be missed by many.

He was preceded in passing by his wife, Janice.

He is survived by his sister, Joyce Johnson; brother Jerry Spriggs; son Jack and his wife, Kellie; grandson Cameron; and granddaughter Cassidy.

From the Pastor’s Desk

Devotions by community pastors This devotion is submitted by Pastor Adrian Olson of North Parish

Not sure if you have been there before - the sweet moments of intimacy with Jesus where you know His closeness, are moved by His word, and experience the fullness of His spirit or walking into Sunday services being so close, feet hardly touching the ground as you walk to the stage, grab your music...plug in your instrument. Those are tender, meaningful times of worship sweet moments of connection with a deep sense of purpose. You hear Him call your name on that mountaintop knowing that He is pleased with you.

It’s a long drop falling from a mountaintop. Stepping over the edge of a cliff happens in a flash.

Maybe the next morning starts with hot-tempered, overtired toddlers, or a spouse up too many times in the night with the baby.

Sharp words over coffee and running late into the sanctuary where you feel like an ash heap. Feet heavy walking to the stage, heart pounding with guilt for displays of impatience and anger; plugging in your guitar, checking the monitor levels you feel unworthy. The worship set ends, and the imposter syndrome weighs heavy on your

heart as you reflect on the morning. And then...you hear Him. He tenderly calls your name down into that valley. Yes, He still calls your name.

And provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. - Isaiah 61:3 Mountains or valleys, He doesn’t differentiate your position. He just invites you to come.

Bring the sacrifice of praise and offer your gift. Shame into glory.

Beauty for ashes. Not because of anything you did, but because of everything He is! He is the only one who can re-shape your broken, battered self. He is the God who turns mourning to dancing and your shame into glory. Those dry and brittle bones creaking in your weary soul find refreshment in His presence. Go to Him bruised with your failures and flaws out there in the open. Nothing is better than a touch from the Father.

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Representative Hanson and Hart return to energize District 10 DEM-NPL District 10 Democrats rejoice in our prodigies. Two of them visited our virtual reorganizational meeting on February 13. We are excited to share and endorse their work and announcements.

State Representative Karla Rose Hanson (District 44) spoke to her hometown district with news and her views regarding the 2021 legislative session in Bismarck. She said, “Having grown up in Langdon, I enjoyed visiting with District 10 residents and sharing updates on the 67th Legislative Assembly. North Dakota’s Democratic-NPL caucus is working hard for working people, advocating for improvements related to education, health care, infrastructure and property taxes. Two additional issues I’ve championed are improved care for youth with diabetes and a state-facilitated paid family leave program so family can take care of family and still collect a paycheck.”

Patrick Hart (formerly from Pembina) announced that he is running to be our next North Dakota

Democratic Non-Partisan League chair. He introduced Kari Breker, running for vice chair of the state party with him. Patrick lives in Bismarck, owns a construction company, and has considerable experience working on the district, regional and state Dem-NPL levels. Kari has experience working with child welfare and has helped families escape domestic violence; she has a Masters of Social Work and lives in District 16 (West Fargo).

We thanked retiring State Party Chair, Kylie Overson, for her service to the party. She leaves to continue advocating for North Dakotan’s taking on leadership in other organizations.

District 10’s commitment to caring for our communities will be ongoing in 2021. Last year the CARES projects supported were: Gigi’s Playhouse (center for helping people with Down’s Syndrome); food pantries in Pembina, Cavalier, and Walsh Counties; Walsh County Social Service Christmas gift cards for teens; activity bags and materials

donated to Vet’s Medical Facilities (to entertain children while parents get medical treatment), and a blood drive in Pembina County. Dem’s CARES projects will be organized in 2021 as in-person meetings and gatherings resume when appropriate.

Elected district leadership moving forward includes: • Chairperson: Elsie Magnus • Vice-Chairman: Paul Liebersbach • Secretary: Loretta Monson • Treasurer: Charles Hart • Cavalier County Representative: Chelsea Graber • Pembina County Representative: Kaye Furstenau • Walsh County Representative: Brian Udby • 1st Representative for District 10: Elsie Magnus • 2nd Representative for District 10: Ben Tucker Submitted by Loretta Monson, Secretary District 10 Dem-NPL Edinburg, Phone: 701-993-8750

Grand Forks behavioral health provider to connect people with resources Written By: Adam Kurtz Reprinted with permission of the Grand Forks Herald Agassiz Associates has created a COVID CARE program that is available to adult North Dakota residents. The program is for people with mental health and substance use concerns that have been impacted by COVID-19. The program also is available to those without health insurance.

As pandemic-induced behavioral health and substance abuse issues increase across the state, Agassiz Associates PLLC is participating in a statewide program that seeks to connect people with needed resources and providers.

The effort to pair up people with service providers stems from a state grant for behavioral health providers that makes use of federal funding. The Emergency Grants to Address Mental and Substance Use Disorders During COVID-19 program seeks to bolster providers in their efforts and comes at a time when clinicians at Agassiz Associates are busy assisting their clients.

“There’s been a lot of research recently about how the pandemic is negatively influencing people’s mental health,” said Heidi Jensen, co-owner of Agassiz Associates, adding that increased substance abuse is one of the issues. “I think that one of the things that we’ve no-

Christina Safford of Langdon, a junior secondary education major and president of Kappa Delta Pi honor society at Wayland Baptist University, representing the School of Education, was recently honored as a Pioneer of Promise.

These are students who are active on campus, exhibit good academic progress and are ones to watch in the future,” Young explained. “We look forward to welcoming these excellent Pioneers to the Wayland Alumni Association in the future."

v v v Austin Jenniges of Edmore; Brianna Bakke, Emma Field, Madison Hart, Ryan Kram, Abby Romfo and Savannah Ullyott all of Langdon; and Michael Kraft of Munich have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of North Dakota for the fall semester. The Dean’s List comprises students whose grade point average are in the top 15 percent of the enrollment in each of the University’s degree granting colleges and schools. A student must have completed no fewer than 12 semester hours of academic work for the semester, of which eight or more hours must be graded work rather than “satisfactory/unsatisfactory.”

v v v Brianna Bakke and Ryan Kram of Langdon and Michael Kraft of Munich have been named to the

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ticed here in North Dakota is that people right now are kind of in survival mode.”

Agassiz Associates has created a COVID CARE program that is available to adult North Dakota residents. The program is for people with mental health and substance use concerns that have been impacted by COVID-19. The program also is available to those without health insurance.

A variety of services are available through COVID CARE, including direct telehealth treatment, information on providers, case management and assistance with applying for health insurance.

Staff members at Agassiz Associates report they have seen an increase in people dealing with issues, including anxiety, isolation, loneliness and depression. Added stress from the pandemic makes dealing with these issues more difficult than normal.

“It exacerbates stress, exacerbates symptoms and exacerbates everything they have to cope with,” said Rebecca Green, co-owner of Agassiz Associates, who is overseeing coordination of the grant. “Something that normally you might cope with day to day is not that big of a deal, but, when you’re in a pandemic, it becomes more stressful.”

Information on the COVID CARE program can be found by

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President’s List at the Univeristy of North Dakota for the fall semester.

To qualify for the UND President’s Roll of Honor, a student must have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.80 or higher. The student must also have earned a minimum of 30 semester hours and have completed a minimum of 12 hours at the close of the semester, eight of which must be for traditional letter grades.

v v v Dustin Wagner of Langdon has graduated from the Univeristy of North Dakota with a bachelor of science degree in medical laboratory science.

v v v April Kratcha of Langdon has been named to the Dean’s List at Concordia College for the fall se-

visiting www.agassizassociates. com, then clicking on the COVID-19 ND Resources button. Call Agassiz Associates at (701) 746-6336. Send email to agassizstaff@agassizassociates.com. Information on available resources also be found at www.behavioralhealth.nd.gov.

Individuals who are in crisis or are feeling suicidal can get immediate support by calling (800) 2738255 (TALK), or by visiting www. myfirstlink.org, and clicking on GET HELP NOW. Due to the pandemic, Agassiz Associates is operating online through telehealth sessions. Assistance is available for those with internet connectivity issues, or for those who need help using the technology.

“If you’re impacted by COVID-19, which I think most of us qualify in that, then they’re available, and we have available resources for them,” Green said.

A bit about the grant: Adult individuals impacted by COVID-19 who reside in North Dakota and who are experiencing mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorder issues are able to obtain services that connect them with resources in their community as well as provide direct telehealth treatment services. Insurance coverage to receive services is not required.

mester. To qualify for this designation, students must carry a minimum of 12 semester credits and have a grade point average of at least a 3.7 on a 4.0 scale.

v v v Luke Aanstad and Mya Conway of Hampden and Joe McGauvran of Osnabrock have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Minnesots Crookston for the fall semester. To qualify for a place on the Dean’s List, students must complete 12 or more letter-graded (A-F) credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average. The Crookston campus is the online leader in the University of Minnesota system and the only campus providing every full-time student with a laptop computer.

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Effective February 1, 2021: Shopping will be allowed on out-of-town trips. Medical trips will take precedence as we are only able to take 2 people at a time, please be flexible with your shopping requests.

Please call early with your appointments as dates fill up fast. Out of town appointments need to be made between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

All in-town trips have to be called in no later than the business day before the trip. This is due to the cleaning protocol we have established for the vehicles. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. In-town transit hours are from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. We are limited in what we can handle due to cleaning protocol and “social distancing” on the vehicles so please don’t be upset if we ask you to change your appointment. ALL passengers are required to wear a mask.

All activities, including foot care, remain cancelled. Access to the Langdon Senior Center is limited to staff and deliveries.

Langdon’s blood drive brings in 45 volunteers Langdon community hosted a blood drive with Vitalant on February 9 at St. Alphonsus Church which helped collect a total of 38 units of blood products for patients in need.

A total of 45 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 34 individuals were able to donate at the Vitalant blood drive on February 9. A total of five donors also came forward to donate Power Red Cells (2RBC) which collects two units of red blood cells while returning platelets, plasma and a saline solution back to the donor. There were two people who volunteered for the first time.

Vitalant expressed their gratitude to Dennis Horpestad, who coordinated the drive, and Langdon Knights of Columbus which sponsored the blood drive, as well as Dean Agnes, who assisted the day of the drive.

Living through a pandemic can lead to many uncertainties, although one thing we are sure of, is that the need for blood never ceases.

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Tuesday (2) – Beef stroganoff, egg noodles, peas/pearl onions, pumpkin bread, fruit.

Wednesday (3) – Polish sausage, sauerkraut, sweet potatoes, raspberry turnover.

Thursday (4) – Beer cheese soup, ham sandwich, crackers, celery & carrot stick, fruit salad.

Friday (5) – Vegetable lasagna, garlic toast, lettuce salad, fruit.

EBT/SNAP accepted Offering take-out only as the dining room is closed. Please call by 9:30 a.m. for take-outs. Homedelivered meals will remain the same. Frozen meals are also available for $4.00 each.

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Blood is only useable for 42 days, so a constant supply is always needed, no matter the season. Winter has challenges with the threat of weather/travel and planning, but the winter weather is no wonderland for hospital patients who depend on blood to keep them healthy and alive.

Vitalant is currently testing all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. We are providing an initial test, to help identify donors who could help COVID-19 patients by becoming future convalescent plasma donors. Because antibodies are part of the body’s immune response and not the virus itself, antibody testing cannot be used to diagnose current coronavirus infection. Please postpone your donation if you are feeling unwell or suspect you may have COVID-19. Individuals must be symptom free for at least 28 days to be eligible to give blood. Learn more about eligibility for convalescent plasma donation by visiting vitalant.org/covidfree Donors can make a convenient appointment to give blood at www.bloodhero.com or by calling 877-25-VITAL. With each donation, donors receive a free total cholesterol test. The next blood drive in Langdon is planned to be held on: Monday, June 21st, 2021 from 1:30pm to 6:00pm.

Blood donation takes about an hour from check-in to refreshments.

Donors can save about 20 minutes by completing their Health History Questionnaire the day they donate on www.vitalant.org/health.

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HOCKEY

Cavalier County Republican

Blades win last home game of the season over Northwood 4-1 Head to League State Tournament March 4-6 in Fargo

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

The Langdon Blades junior gold hockey team played their last home game of the season at Dakota Spirit Arena on February 19 beating Northwood 4-1. This brought their record to 7-5-1 on the season. After playing one final league game at Grand Forks on February 28, the Blades will head to the State Junior Gold Tournament to be held in Far-

go, March 4-6. Although the bracket has not been officially released, it looks like the Blades will have the fourth seed in the tourney and will play fifth-seeded Minot in the opening round on March 4.

In their game versus Northwood, the Blades got going right away as Isak Dease scored just 33 seconds into the game on a goal unassisted.

In a 1-0 game heading to the second period, Langdon would score twice more - one on a goal from Mason

Romfo assisted by Dease and Alex Gellner and the other from Zach Rostvet on a pass from Brady Regner.

After Northwood scored in the third period to get to within two, the Blades iced the game with an insurance goal by Gellner, assisted by Cooper Zimmer.

Langdon goalie Dawson Hein had 27 saves for the Blades, as Langdon outshot Northwood 38-28 to get the win.

Blades tie Wahpeton, upset Fargo to finish regular season at 7-7-3 Langdon will host State 19U Girls Tournament March 5-7

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

The Langdon Blades girls hockey team had a great last weekend of their regular season on the road skating to a 1-1 with BreckenridgeWahpeton then upsetting one of the teams in the league by beating Fargo 6-3. That puts the Blades record at 7-7-3 going into the State 19U Girls Tournament March 5-7. As of press time, Langdon had the sixth seed in the 10-team tourney which will be held at Dakota Spirit Arena. There were still league games to be played by other teams, so the brackets are not set up.

In their last games of the regular season, Langdon started with a defensive battle at Wahpeton. After BW took a 1-0 lead in the first period, the Blades would answer back in the second. McKenna Schneider would score on an assist from Abby Forest to tie the game, and that's how things would end up as neither team could get anything else past the goalies. The Blades outshot BW 27-22 for the game. Jaelyn Buckman had 21 saves for Langdon.

In their big win at Fargo, the Blades got the scoring started on an unassisted goal by Alexa Schneider.

The Freeze would tie things up going into the second period when Langdon exploded for three unan-

swered goals. Arianna Haraseth got it started on an assist by Gracie Witzel and was followed less than three minutes later with an unassisted score by Anne Kleven. Late in the second, the Blades would score again. Kora Gensrich found the net on a pass by Alexa Schneider.

After Fargo scored to open the second period to close the gap to 4-2, Langdon scored twice more.

Alexa Schnedier would score again then get an assist on a goal by Forest.

Buckman would come up huge in goal for Langdon; she had a remarkable 54 saves. The Freeze outshot the Blades 57-27.

Brody Steimetz barely misses a goal as the puck clanks off the pipe.

Photo by Larry Stokke

Jake’s take on sports

By Jake Kulland

Lady Cards in Region 4 Championship Game for fourth straight year Let's start this week by updating you on the Langdon-EdmoreMunich Cardinals girls basketball team. As we write these words, the Lady Cards are in the Region 4 girls basketball championship game for the fourth straight year and were trying to make it to their fourth straight State Class B Girls Tournament to be held in Minot March 4-6 at the MSU-Dome. No matter what happens in the title game, it's quite a feat to make it this far in tournament time for four straight years.

Of course, the Cardinals were also trying to get to the State B to defend their State B crown. While we will have complete coverage of the region tourney next week, we can tell you that Kaylee Lowery was named Region 4 Senior Athlete of the Year, and she and Morgan Freije were

named to the All Region 4 team.

District 8 Boys Basketball Tournament is underway The night after the girls championship for Region 4, the District 8 boys basketball tournament gets started on Feb. 26. LangdonEdmore-Munich has the top seed in the tourney, just like the girls did. As a matter of fact, the seeding for the District 8 boys tourney is exactly the same as the girls. The Cards boys will get a bye in the first round and play the winner of the St. John/Rolla game at 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 27. Also like the girls, the boys tournament is being held at home sites, meaning that each game will be held at the higher seed and not all at one venue. The Cardinals are guaranteed two games at home. It also means a lot to win the district tournament this year, as the winner will get to host one, possibly two games in the Region 4 tournament, which also will be held at home sites. We hope you can get out and see the Cards in action in person, as they have had one fantastic season to this point with a record going

into the postseason of 16-3.

It's state tournament time for 19U boys and girls hockey; 10 team girls tourney to be held at Dakota Spirit Arena This is such a bananas time of year with one tournament coming after another, and hockey, for our immediate area, is coming up next. The State Junior Gold Hockey Tournament will be happening in Fargo March 4-6, and the 19U State Girls Hockey Tournament will be in Langdon that same weekend! The Langdon Blades boys will be seeded fourth for their tourney, while the girls should be either fifth or sixth. We were hoping to get brackets in the paper for both tourneys, but league games were still being played after our deadline. There will be a lot of people here for the girls tourney, and you can check out the website dakotaspiritarena.org for game times for each tournament.

We welcome everyone to Langdon for the girls tournament, and we all hope you enjoy your stay. Best of luck to all teams!

"See ya!" next week!

BOYS’ BASKETBALL

Cards lose at Grafton 63-59 to finish regular season at 16-3 L-E-M heads to the postseason as District 8 Tourney top seed

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals boys basketball team finished the regular season portion of their schedule when they played at Grafton on February 22. This game was a late addition to their schedule, as both teams lost a game over the holidays. The Spoilers came back in the fourth quarter and beat the Cardinals 63-59. The Cards head to the postseason with a record of 16-3.

They have the top seed in the District 8 Boys Basketball Tournament February 26-March 1 with each game being played at the site of the higher seed due to COVID-19 protocols. Langdon-Edmore-Munich will get a bye in the first round and

will host a semifinal game versus either St. John or Rolla on February 27 at 5:00 p.m.

The Cardinals had a great start at Grafton, jumping out to a 22-16 lead after one quarter. The Cards kept that six-point lead at halftime, 36-30. Leading by five going into the fourth quarter, Langdon-Edmore-Munich suddenly went cold from the field, and Grafton got hot.

Tommy Kern hit a huge 3-pointer for the Spoilers down the stretch to give Grafton the win.

Simon Romfo had 18 points and Grant Romfo 17 for the Cardinals.

Jagger Worley battled foul trouble the whole game and finished with nine, as did Markus Kingzett. Worley also pulled down nine rebounds to lead the team, and Simon Romfo dished out eight assists. Langdon-

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Trevor Hove slides up to the boards and collects the puck. Photo by Larry Stokke

Zachary Rostvet celebrates after scoring the third goal of the game in the Jr Golds win over Northwood. Photo by Larry Stokke

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GRAFTON 63, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 59 LEM -- 22 14 14 9 -- 59 G -- 16 14 15 18 -- 63 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Simon Romfo 18, Grant Romfo 17, Jagger Worley 9, Markus Kingzett 9, Gage Goodman 6 Grafton -- Brandon Albrecht 16, Stevan Garza 16, Will Jiskra 11, Luis Balderas 9, Tommy Kern 6, Justin Garza 5 Edmore-Munich had 17 turnovers for the game. Carter Tetrault and Rayce Worley were both out with injuries in the contest, but both hoped to be back for the district tourney.

Mason Romfo shoots the puck past the Nothwood goalies face scoring for the Blades. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Notice NOTICE OF FILING

DEADLINE FOR SCHOOL BOARD MUNICH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 19 Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, an annual election will be held for the purpose of electing members for the school board and voting whether to publish the school board minutes in the newspaper or not. One “City” position and one “At Large” position are up for re-election.

The deadline for candidates to file is 4:00 p.m. on April 5, 2021. All materials can be picked up at the Munich School office.

Munich Public School M1,8 _______________________________

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO BOILER INSPECTION

North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (“Department”)

will hold a public hearing to address proposed amendments to N.D. Admin. Code 33.1-14 at the following time and location:

4th Floor Conference Room North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality 918 E. Divide Avenue Bismarck, ND 58501 April 15, 2021 11:00 am CST

A copy of the proposed rule amendments may be requested by writing the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, Boiler Inspection Program, 918 E Divide Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501 or calling (701) 328-5150. Written or oral comments on the proposed rule amendments may be submitted to the above mailing address or telephone number until April 26, 2021.

If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Department at the above address or telephone number at least two days prior to the public hearing.

D U E TO C O V I D - 1 9 a n d t h e limited number of people that can be accommodated due to limited capacity, we encourage written or oral comments be submitted as set forth above. There will be real time public streaming of the public hearing through a Microsoft Teams meeting. No testimony will be accepted through the Microsoft Teams meeting.

Information concerning listening access by telephone or through Microsoft Teams can be obtained by calling (701) 328-5150 or can be found on the Department's website at: https://deq. nd.qov/PublicNotice.aspx.

Dated this 18th day of February 2021. /s/ L. David Glatt, P. E. Director Department of Environmental Quality

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Notice of Annual Meetings and Election Notice is hereby given that the annual meetings of the Munich Rural fire Protection District and the Munich Ambulance Service will be held Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Munich Ambulance Center.

Purpose of the fire meeting is to elect directors from the townships of Henderson, Moscow, Huron, Bruce, and Sievert and the City of Munich. Action will be taken on any other business.

Munich Ambulance annual meeting will immediately follow the fire meeting with election of officers and directors. Action will be taken on any other business.

Rita Wirth, Sec./Treas Munich Rural Fire Protection District and Munich Ambulance Service M1,8 _______________________________

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RELATING TO: 28-02.1-04-02. Experience; 28-02.1-05-02. Qualifications and requirements - Professional engineer by examination; 28-02.1-06-01. Qualifications and requirements - Land surveyor intern; 28-02.1-07-02. Issuance of certificate of commercial practice; 28-02.1-08-02. Seals; 28-02.1-08-03. Use of seals; 28-02.1-09-02.

Renewals; 28-02.1-09-03. Reinstatements; 28-02.1-10-01. Examinations; 28-02.1-10-02.

Fees; 28-02.1-13-01. Survey requirements for preparation of legal descriptions and conveyance of property; 28-03.1-01-03.

Standards of integrity; 28-03.1-01-09.

Disclosure of confidential information; 2803.1-01-10. Disclosure of conflict of interest; 28-03.1-01-15. Proprietary interests of others; 28-04-01-03. General requirements; 28-0401-05. Qualifying activities; 28-04-01-07.

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MILL LEVY INCREASE NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on March 16 at 2 p.m. at Tom Balson shop, 11552 Hwy 5, Osnabrock, in the township of Hay, County of Cavalier, an election will be held in which the following question shall be submitted to the electors of Hay Township: Shall Hay Township levy taxes for a 3-year period commencing in 2022 through 2024, which shall exceed the legal limit by approximately $16,455.60 (14 mills), so that taxes levied instead of being approximately $21,157.20 (18 mills), which is the limit authorized by law, shall be approximately $37,612.80 (32 mills)?

By the order of Board of Supervisors of Hay Township Dated at Langdon, North Dakota, this 16th day of February, 2021.

Carolyn Balsdon-Clerk M1,8 _______________________________ MILL LEVY INCREASE NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on March 16 at 1 p.m. at Alsen Elevator meeting room, City of Alsen, in the Township of Gordon, County of Cavalier, an election will be held in which the following question shall be submitted to the electors of Gor-

MILL LEVY INCREASE NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on March 16 at 7 p.m. at Chris Olson’s residence at 10216 109th Ave, Langdon, ND 58249, in the Township of West Hope, County of Cavalier, an election will be held in which the following question shall be submitted to the electors of West Hope Township: Shall West Hope Township levy taxes for a 5-year period commencing in 2021 through 2025, which shall exceed the legal limit by approximately $13,570.10 (10 mills), so that taxes levied instead of being approximately $24,426.18 (18 mills),

which is the limit authorized by law, shall be approximately $37,996.28 (28 mills)?

By the order of Board of Supervisors of West Hope Township Dated at 11 a.m., North Dakota, this 19th day of February, 2021.

Chris Olson-Township Clerk M1,8 _______________________________ MILL LEVY INCREASE NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Hannah Cafe, in the Township of Byron, County of Cavalier, an election will be held in which the following question shall be submitted to the electors of Byron Township: Shall Byron Township levy taxes for a 5-year period commencing in 2022 through 2026, which shall exceed the legal limit by approximately $12,842.40 (10 mills), so that taxes levied instead of being approximately $23,116.32 (18 mills), which is the limit authorized by law, shall be approximately $35,958.72 (28 mills)?

By the order of Board of Supervisors of Byron Township Dated at 4:30 p.m., North Dakota, this 21st day of February, 2021.

Bradley McIntosh-Township Clerk M1,8 _______________________________

ND State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the North Dakota Administrative Code.

723 West Memorial Highway Bismarck, ND 58504 Friday, March 26, 2021 1:00 p.m.

The public may also participate in the public hearing by telephone at the following: Dial-in # (701)-557-7679; Conference ID# 821433.

The proposed rules may be reviewed at the office of North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors at 723 West Memorial Highway, Bismarck, ND 58504. A copy of the proposed rules and/or a regulatory analysis may be requested by writing the above address or calling 701-258-0786. The proposed rules may also be viewed on the website of the North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors at (ndpelsboard.org). Written or oral comments on the proposed rules sent to the above address or telephone number and received by April 6, 2021 will be fully considered. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors at the above telephone number or address at least seven days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 23rd day of February, 2021.

Kevin Nelson, Board Chair

NOTICE OF ELECTION LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD The ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION for the Langdon Area School District will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

School District residents will vote to fill one (1) rural-at-large seat with a three (3) year term and one (1) city seat with a three (3) year term. There will also be a vote to publish the minutes in the local newspaper.

Any persons interested in filing for candidacy for the Langdon Area School Board should complete a STATEMENT OF INTEREST FORM available at the Business Office at Langdon High School, 715 14th Ave., Langdon, ND. Filing deadline is Monday, April 5th, 2021, by 4:00 PM.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWNSHIP MEETINGS

Township Meetings will be held at the following times and locations.

To vote at the township election one must provide identification and verify eligibility.

Please contact your township clerk if your township is not listed below.

TOWNSHIP Election Date Time Location Alma March 16 1 PM Osnabrock Fire Hall Banner March 16 9 AM Ken Weaver Farm Billings March 16 Bruce March 16 7 PM Andy & Kelly Haaven Home Byron March 16 7:30 PM Hannah Store Cypress March 16 10 AM – 12:00 Noon Sarles Fire Hall Dresden March 16 5 PM Wales Fire Hall Easby March 16 4 PM Barley Hall, Osnabrock East Alma March 16 1 PM Fire Hall, Milton Elgin March 16 9 AM Oris Gjesdal Shop Fremont March 16 7 PM American Legion, Walhalla Glenila March 16 2 PM Calvin Fire Hall Gordon March 16 1 PM Alsen Elevator Meeting Room Grey March 16 4 PM Rich Flanders Residence Harvey March 16 2 PM Earl Welsh Farm Hay March 16 2-3 PM Tom Balsdon Shop Henderson March 16 9 AM Munich Ambulance Center Hope March 16 6 PM Vang Shed Huron March 16 9 AM Dawley Farm Langdon March 16 7 PM Les Hoffarth Farm Linden March 16 Loam March 16 9-11 AM Joel Jacobson Farm Manilla March 16 1-2 PM Louis McGauvran Farm Shop Minto March 16 4-5 PM Lynn Domres Shop Montrose March 16 5 PM Milton Fire Hall Moscow March 16 9 AM Terry Jacobson Residence Mt. Carmel March 16 1-4 PM Mt. Carmel Hall Nekoma March 16 6 PM Pain Reliever North Loma March 16 9-10 AM Bus Barn North Olga March 16 2 PM Brian Hardy Farm Osford March 16 7 PM Osnabrock Fire Hall Osnabrock March 16 7-9 PM Jeff & Lisa Ormiston Farm, Fairdale Perry March 16 4:30 PM Cavalier County Courthouse Seivert March 16 9 AM Greg Hoffman Residence South Dresden March 16 3 PM Jay DuBois Residence South Olga March 16 4 PM Courthouse Law Library Storlie March 16 9 AM Larry Ohma’s Trier March 16 2 PM Eugene Goeser Residence Waterloo March 16 6:30 PM Karry Krahn Residence West Hope March 16 7 PM Chris Olson’s - 10216 109th Ave.

Langdon City Commission Proceedings Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting held in Fire Hall February 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Darin Kaercher and Susan Fay Crockett. Also, present Jeff Hiller, Chelsea Graber, Tom Beauchamp, Gary Bimler, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney, Kaila Rollness and RoxAnne Hoffarth.

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

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes from regular meeting on February 22, 2021, seconded by S. Crockett. All members voted in favor.

Additions to Agenda: County Planning & Zoning board member.

Correspondence: Department Reports: Street – J. Hiller reported they worked thru all the piles of snow and got 3rd street cleaned up.

Fire – L. Henry stated they are getting the new truck ready.

Water – No report.

don Township: Shall Gordon Township levy taxes for a 5-year period commencing in 2022 through 2026, which shall exceed the legal limit by approximately $5,052.50 (10 mills), so that taxes levied instead of being approximately $9,094.50 (18 mills), which is the limit authorized by law, shall be approximately $14,147.00 (28 mills)?

By the order of Board of Supervisors of Gordon Township Dated at Langdon, North Dakota, this 9th day of February, 2021.

Mark Cheatley-Township Clerk M1,8 _______________________________

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Sanitation – T. Beauchamp reported got rid of some scrap medal and working on a load of cardboard for next month. State Health Department informed Tom Region 4 has a new inspector and he will be in the area soon. The State yearend report has been sent in and being reviewed.

Activity Center – C. Graber reported the toy show was a huge success; and the new basketballs are in.

March 8th the floor representative will be attending our meeting.

Police – S. Crockett reported they are still looking for a new deputy and that there is new Judge.

Auditor Report – R. Hoffarth is finishing up yearend report to get to the paper this week. Working on late accounts and having to put out disconnect hangers. We have been able to get things more organized with the new offices; carpet layers are to be here tomorrow.

Unfinished Business: Moore Engineering – Phase 1 – sewer, Water, Storm Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) No update.

Phase 2 – Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Spruce Valley) we are continuing to work with the Contractor on the proposed change order for additional work to be completed this coming constructing season.

Housing Incentive – S. Crockett explained some changes that she feels would benefit the program.

Also, recommending that material has to be purchased locally. RoxAnne commented that these changes also be brought to the JDA board for approval due to the funds come from Economic Development funds.

Warranty Deeds – Q. Wenzel presented the board with the deeds for the land that L. Schill purchased last May. He is deeding a portion of the land to Dan Crockett.

New Business: Pledge of Securities – R. Hoffarth explained that the banks send their pledge of securities and we make sure they are sufficient to the funds that we have at their bank.

Designation of Depository – L. Henry made the motion to accept

Choice Financial and Farmers & Merchants as our depositories, seconded by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

Airborne Control contract – it was agreed to sign again in the case of needing it.

Building Permits - #5136 Zac Nye – L. Henry made the motion to approve building permit seconded by S. Crockett. All members voted in favor.

PAYROLL & LIAB_______ 41,759.07 ARAMARK_________________99.41 C & M MARKETING________460.00 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP.__________________ 1,136.82 DAKOTA FIRE EXTINGUISHERS_ __________________________875.91 DAN'S TRUCK & CAR WASH____ __________________________334.50 GARY BIMLER_____________825.00 GERRELLS SPORTS CENTER_____ __________________________917.15 HOFFARTH STEAM CLEAN AND DETAILIN_______________ 2,626.00 JASON BUSSE_____________230.03 JENNY ANDERSON_________61.61 JENSON AIR CONDITIONING &

HEATING_________________208.00 KNDK____________________408.00 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES_ ________________________ 1,634.30 ON THE RUN SERVICE_____110.00 ONE-CALL CONCEPTS, INC._____ ____________________________3.05 POWERPLAN____________ 4,255.73 QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRIN____________________199.89 US BANK_______________ 10,862.50 VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.______________________860.99 LANGDON FIRE EQUIPMENT___ __________________________184.00 VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.______________________569.22 MARK & TAMMY CLOSE___500.00 Review and Approval of Bills: L. Henry made the motion to approve all bills seconded by S. Crockett. All members voted in favor.

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

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor M1 _______________________________

Public Notice

Cavalier County Republican

Monday, March 1, 2021 – Page 11

Check us out online at www.cavaliercountyextra.com Langdon Area School Board Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF LANGDON AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 OF CAVALIER, RAMSEY, AND WALSH COUNTIES, NORTH DAKOTA A special meeting of the School Board of Langdon Area Public School District No. 23 of Cavalier, Ramsey, and Walsh Counties, North Dakota, pursuant to due call and notice, was held on January 12, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Chris Olson called the January 12, 2021 Special Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The following members were present: Chris Olson, Dave Hart, Tyler Feist, Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, and Steve Olson and absent were: Tiffany Hetletved, being all of the members of the Board.

The Business Manager presented an Affidavit of Publication of the Notice of Election held on on January 6, 2021, as directed by Resolution of this Board. The Affidavit was examined, approved, and ordered placed on file.

The Business Manager presented her Certificate as to Posting of Notice of Election and Sample Ballot on the website of the School District as directed by Resolution of this Board. The Certificate was examined, approved, and ordered placed on file.

The Business Manager then presented the Official Returns of the Inspectors, Judges, and Clerks of the Election. After examination of the returns and the ballots cast, Member Dave Hart introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Langdon Area Public School District No. 23 of Cavalier, Ramsey, and Walsh Counties, North Dakota, that it is hereby found, determined, and declared that the election held in and for this School District on January 6, 2021 was in all respects duly and legally called and held and the returns thereof and the ballots cast thereat have been duly canvassed, and that the votes cast at said election for and against the question submitted to the voters were as follows: 279 Yes Votes and 378 No Votes and said proposition, having received less than the requisite majority, is hereby declared to have failed. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Tyler Feist, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor: Chris Olson, Dave Hart, Tyler Feist, Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, and Steve Olson, the following voted against the same: None, and the following were absent: Tiffany Hetletved; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and was signed by the President and attested by the Business Manager.

Dave Hart made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Steve Olson seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

Board President Business Manager DISCLAIMER: These are unofficial minutes as they have yet to be approved by the Board. _______________________________ LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 12, 2021 Present: Chris Olson, Dawn

Kruk, Tyler Feist, Tiffany Hetletved, Steve Olson, Cindy Stremick, Dave Hart, Daren Christianson (Supt.), Todd Hetler (Elem. Principal), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.).

Absent: Ethen Askvig (MS/HS Principal) Chairman Chris Olson called the January 12, 2021 Board meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

The Board reviewed the December 21st, 2020 and December 22nd, 2020 Board minutes. Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve the December 21st, 2020 Board minutes as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. After the motion was seconded, Dave Hart stated he was not present at the December 21st, 2020 meeting. Motion was unanimously carried with correction to the minutes made. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the December 22nd, 2020 Town Hall minutes with Mark Schneider added as a visitor. Steve Olson seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the financials and bills presented. Dave Hart made a motion to approve the financials and bills as presented. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. Shauna Schneider updated the Board on the 121 hearing that was held January 11th, 2021.

Other questions and concerns were answered and addressed.

Acme Tools - Grand Forks, Repair Dust Collector_____________ 140.00 Advanced Business Methods, January 2021 Copier/Printer Leases____ ________________________2,874.00 Amazon Credit Plan, Disposable Face Masks & Hand Sanitizer_____ ________________________1,038.86 American Family Life, January 2021 Deductions______________ 1,057.73 Aramark, January 2021 Aprons, Mops, Rags, Towels________ 157.62 Blackwell, Keith, BBB vs Benson County JV/V Ref. 2-4-21____ 258.60 Bud's Service Products, Weight Room Pipes_______________ 100.00 Building Fund Checking Account, Building Fund Taxes Received_____ __________________________ 27.27 C & M Home Marketing, Global Lab Monitor Replacement__ 115.00 CarQuest of Langdon, Antifreeze__ __________________________ 16.99 Catholic Charities North Dakota, January 2021 Contracted Counseling______________________1,425.00 Cavalier County Memorial Hospital, DOT Physical - Rob Scherr_____ _________________________ 120.12 Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., 4 Foot Flourescent Bulbs______ _________________________ 216.22 Choice Financial Group, General Fund Check Blanks_________ 52.34 Christianson, Arik, Ref BBB JH Scrimmage 2/8/21_________ 374.50 Christianson, Daren, JH BBB Ref vs Grafton 2/12/21___________ 308.50 Christianson, Lane, BB vs Benson County Ref. JH 2-4-21_______ 49.50 City of Langdon, January 2021 Water, Sewer, Garbage________ 542.40 Cole Papers, Inc., Disinfecting Wipes____________________ 103.51 Country Media, Inc., January 2021 Board Minutes/Advertising_______ _________________________ 272.19 Currie, Andy, GBB vs Four Winds Ref. V/JV 2-1-21___________ 184.60 Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, December/January Placed Student Tuition____________________4,580.00 DakTech, Inc., 15.6 HP Notebook-

Notice to CreditorsNOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE NORTHEAST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Lea Waltz, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Wayne Waltz, personal representative of the estate, at 715 17th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 12th day of February, 2021.

Wayne Waltz Personal Representative 715 17th Avenue Langdon, ND 58249 R. Scott Stewart, PC R. Scott Stewart Attorney at Law P.O. Box 151 Langdon, ND 58249-0151 First publication on the 22nd day of February, 2021.

F22,M1,8 _______________________________

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Patricia LaPorte, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative of the estate: Sheila Marie LaPorte; 24460 230th Ave. SW, Crookston, MN 56716, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 22nd day of February, 2021.

Sheila Marie LaPorte 24460 230th Ave SW Crookston, MN 56716 Personal Representative Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. 908 Thrid Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representative First publication on the 1st day of March, 2021.

M1,8,15 _______________________________

Krivarchka______________ 11,297.00 Dawley, Kevin, BBB/GBB JV/V Ref vs New Rockford 1/30/21__ 122.50 Demco, Book Tape/Book Covers___ _________________________ 202.49 DOCU SHRED INC, February 2021 Document Destruction______ 48.83 Dollar General- Regons 410526, Juice/Snacks_______________ 14.00 EduTech Education Technology Services, Powerschool Prepare to Schedule__________________ 20.00 Esten, Beneda, GBB/BBB vs Grafton Ref. V/JV 2-5-21________ 127.90 Farmers Union Insurance Langdon, January 2021 Fuel, Ice Melt, Meals_ _________________________ 836.86 Fetsch, Loren, Jr Hi GBB Ref 2 Extra Quarters 12/29/20__________ 16.50 Fetsch, Stephanie, Computer Speaker_________________________ 20.99 FP Mailing Solutions, February April 2021 Postage Mach. Rent____ _________________________ 179.85 Goll, Robert, GBB/BBB vs Grafton Ref V/JV 2-5-21___________ 255.80 Hanson, Seth, GBB JV/V Ref vs N Star 1/15/21______________ 128.70 Hartley's School Buses, January 2021 Transportation Expenses_____ _______________________26,910.48 Helland, Gary, BBB/GBB JV/V Ref vs New Rockford 1/30/21__ 571.43 Hill, Randy, BBB/GBB JV/V Ref vs New Rockford 1/30/21_____ 122.50 Hoffarth, Carl, January 2021 Snow Removal__________________ 390.00 Hot Lunch Program, Steam Camp Snacks for 21st Century_____ 128.69 Hylden, Isaiah, GBB/BBB vs Grafton Ref V/JV 2-5-21________ 127.90 Jerome, Randel, BBB vs Benson County JV/V Ref. 2-4-21____ 129.30 Kram, Amy, Classroom Supplies/ Teachers Tape______________ 72.89 LAHS Building Fund, Walsh Cty Taxes Received In/Out______ 34.33 Lake Region Special Education, LRSE 2020-2021 Services__36,476.95 LASD Foundation, Memorial Donation for Joe Goulet Sr.________ 50.00 Leevers Foods, January 2021 Food/ Supply Purchases__________ 181.75 Lill, Mindi, Mileage August 2020-January 15, 2021_______ 29.34 Lundquist, Nick, GBB JV/V Ref vs St John 1/12/21___________ 122.50 Manley, Jeff, GBB vs Four Winds Ref. V/JV 2-1-21___________ 127.90 Marcellais, Lucas, BBB JV/V Ref vs Rugby 1/16/21____________ 397.32 Marcotte's Builders Supply, Safety Hasp_______________________ 3.99 McConnell, Kyle, BBB/GBB JV/V Ref vs New Rockford 1/30/21_____ _________________________ 122.50 Mertens, Daniel, BBB Ref Varsity/ JV vs Four Winds__________ 399.56 Mitchell, Jesse, GBB JV/V Ref vs N Star 1/15/21______________ 191.94 Montana-Dakota Utilities, Natural Gas Bill January 2021______3,887.69 Moore, Tim, GBB/BBB vs Grafton Ref V/JV 2-5-21___________ 127.90 NASCO, Mixers/Blenders/Deep Fryer_____________________ 589.50 ND Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Background Check L.F. for Subbing___________________ 82.50 ND Department of Environmental Quality, Boiler Inspection___ 120.00 ND State Tax Commissioner, 2020 Taxes Due_________________ 22.00 NESC, 20-21 NESC Membership/ ITV Support_____________6,000.00 Network Services Company, Custodial Supplies_____________ 1,116.60 Office of the State Auditor, 2019/2020 Audit Report Reviews__ _________________________ 520.00 Olson, Tonia, CPR/First Aid Recertifications________________ 1,050.00 Ottertail Power Company, January 2021 Electric Bill_________ 26,646.55 Palmer, Chad, GBB Ref vs Rolla 1/5/2021_________________ 150.50 Peterson, Rob, BBB JV/V Ref vs Rugby 1/16/21____________ 258.00 Phillips, Kari, Election Board Mem-

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North Central Planning Council Notice is hereby given by North Central Planning Council, they will be accepting bids for the following equipment: Toyota Forklift Model 8FGU25, Baleigh Press Brake Model BP-11210CNC. Sealed bids will be received prior to 4:00 PM, Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the North Central Planning Council Office, 417 5th Street NE, PO Box 651, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Bids will be opened at 4:00 PM Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the NCPC office. NCPC reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.

Equipment can be viewed with prior arrangements made through NCPC. The bid packet with equipment specifications and proposal forms may be obtained from North Central Planning Council, 417 5th Street NE, PO Box 651, Devils Lake, North Dakota 58301. Telephone: 701-662-8131 or email sandyncpc@ gondtc.com.

North Central Planning Council F22,M1,8 _______________________________

ber Jan. 5 & 6, 2021_________ 188.50 Popplers Music Store, HS Instrumental Music_____________ 189.35 Premium Waters, Inc., January/December Water/Water Jugs___ 323.45 Romfo, Jennifer, Books for Elementary Library Reimbursed_____ 74.85 Scherr, Rob, Fuel Reimbursement for Fargo Minibus___________ 56.10 Schroeder Furniture LLC, Adhesive, Floor Covering, Laminate____ _________________________ 114.99 Skibicki, Grant, GBB JV/V Ref vs St John 1/12/21_____________ 307.10 Solseng, Ryan, BBB/GBB JV/V Ref vs New Rockford 1/30/21__ 184.10 Sporty's, Preschool Training Meal__ __________________________ 27.40 Sundre, Kevin, GBB Ref vs Rolla 1/5/2021_________________ 200.90 Sykora, Peter, BBB/GBB JV/V Ref vs New Rockford 1/30/21__ 122.50 Titus, Morgan, Fuel Reimbursement for Devils Lake Game_______ 20.06 United Communications, January 2021 Telephone/Fax Bills___ 856.03 United State Postal Service, January 2021 Postage______________ 500.00 VISA - Cardmember Service, Weightroom Supplies______ 875.10 Wallace, Terry, BBB Ref Varsity/JV vs Four Winds_____________ 388.20 Yoder, Ryan, Ref. JV/V BBB vs Dunseith 1-19-21______________ 258.80 Acme Tools - Grand Forks, Rebuild Bearings and Seals for LAES Heat__ _________________________ 286.60 Hoffarth Construction, LAES Gym Bathroom Repairs__________ 173.87 Johnson Controls, Inc., LAES Music Room Heating Repairs_____ 824.00 Langdon Activity Center, January 2021 BB Practice Building Rental___ _________________________ 750.00 Protection Systems, Inc., Nonworking Bell Inspection_________ 200.00 Ricard Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc., LAES Classroom Sewer___ ________________________1,497.31 Preview of Agenda: Election and Return to Learning Amendment were added under New Business.

Communications: A thank you was received from Elise Ramberg, holiday wishes were received from ABM and Sanford.

Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson reviewed his report with the Board. Topic of discussion was the Mask Mandate and possible changes. He added that CPR/First Aid training will be held Monday during professional development for the staff and the District is currently allowed 500 fans for events.

Todd Hetler’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included COVID Close Contacts, Professional Development Day, Grades 3-6 Classrooms, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and the Return to Learning Plan. He reviewed mandated reporting with the Board and changes that have been made by the state for reporting. Todd Hetler requested a change to the Return to Learning Plan to allow the use of the hallway for study or group activities at the discretion of the Building Principal.

Ethen Askvig’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Learning Recovery Day, Final Grades for First Semester, In-Person Education, Athletics, and Activities.

Old Business: Daren Christianson stated he sent out a signup sheet for staff to sign up for the COVID vaccinations with the Cavalier County District Health Office. He added that there is more federal money coming for COVID related expenses, but we have not been given an amount yet.

New Business: The negotiations seminar will be held February 4th and 5th this year. Shauna Schneider will register Board members that will be attending. The Board reviewed the pledge of securities

Call for bids Call for bids

Call for bids on county road work, crushing gravel, rental of equipment, etc. Bids due March 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

The Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, will receive sealed bids at the office of the County Auditor, 901 3rd Street – Suite 15, Langdon, North Dakota, until March 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m., on the following items as may be required to be done during the ensuing year: Purchase of gravel and shale; hauling of gravel and shale for county road resurfacing at the price per cubic yard per mile of hauling; gravel crushing; road work with man and machine as follows: tractor with dozer; tractor with scraper; back-hoes; fast movers; drag-line work; snow blowing; or work to be performed with any other machinery to be specified in bids submitted. Bids should also include cost per yard from individual

presented. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the pledge of securities as presented. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Dave Hart made a motion to rescind the Langdon Area School District #23 policies: Participation in Non-School Sponsored Contests and Competitions, Public Performances by Students, Post-Secondary Enrollment, Summer School, Teaching Methods, Class Ranking and Grade Point Average, Student Progress Reports to Parents, and Langdon Area District-Schools Parent and Family Engagement Policy. Tyler seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Cindy Stremick made a motion to waive the second reading and to approve and adopt the Langdon Area School District #23 policies: FIB - Participation in Non-School Sponsored Contests and Competitions, FIC Public Performances by Students, GACCA - Post-Secondary Enrollment, GACD - Summer School, GB - Teaching Methods, GCAB - Class Ranking and Grade Point Average, GCBB - Student Progress Reports to Parents, and KAB - Langdon Area District-Schools Parent and Family Engagement Policy. Dave Hart seconded the motion. Roll call vote was unanimously carried. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to amend and waive the second reading of the current Langdon Area School District #23 policy AACA - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Policy, BBC - Method of Filling a Board Vacancy, FFH - Student Dress Code, GCAA - Grade Promotion, Retention, and Acceleration, and GCBA - Grading to reflect updated language from the NDSBA to remain in compliance. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Roll call vote was unanimously carried. Records for destruction were reviewed by the Board. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the destruction of public records except for Laurie Kartes and Brandon Badding’s evaluations. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to amend the Return to School hallway protocol at Langdon Elementary to allow the use of the hallway for study or group activities at the discretion of the Building Principal. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. There was discussion on the January 6, 2021 election. Topics of discussion included a bond revote with a sunset clause, funding the project internally, grants available, staff reduction, curricular offerings, traveling for athletics, coop cost sharing, loan options, town hall meetings, and an emergency contingency plan. Committees were asked to meet and find efficiencies and areas where expenses can be reduced. The next Board meeting date was discussed.

Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to hold the next regular Board meeting on Thursday, February 18th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.

The next regular Board meeting will be Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room.

Dave Hart made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 6:27 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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pit and other costs such as royalties, pumping, grubbing, clearing, etc. must be included directly in the bid price per yard. THESE BIDS WILL BE ADHERED TO WHEN COMMISSIONERS REQUEST WORK DONE. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Any questions can be directed to Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, (701) 256-2161.

All weed control is the responsibility of the owner/operator. Owner/operator will control all weeds within the entire materials pit area, spraying the property lines of the materials pit area. This will include all stockpiles of product, regardless of origin. All questions regarding weed control can be referred to Cavalier County Weed Officer, Josh Short (701) 370-8927.

Cavalier County Auditor M1,8 _______________________________

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Great for auto restoration & removing parking lines We use water & crushed glass to prevent warping NO HEAT USED

63 bed skilled nursing facility more than 30 years of service

elderly housing units available

701-382-9376

American Legion Post 98 Langdon, ND Rent the American Legion Hall and/or Park Building for Weddings, Reunions, Business Meetings or any event.

Reasonable rates. Kitchen & hall may be rented separately.

For more information, please contact Leon Hiltner at 256-2188.

1119 9th Ave. Langdon, ND 58249 telephone: 701-256-5300

24 hour a day nursing care

Cavalier & Pembina Counties

Jim & Karla Rademacher

Rental Cars Available

Maple Manor Care Center “The home with a heart”

Additional Services: •Asian beetle control •Concrete/paver patio & doorways

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offers all-welded steel hopper bottom bins ranging from 52 - 6700 bushels.

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•Low voltage wiring & terminating - cat 5, cat 6, cat 3, coax.

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Brooks Funeral Home

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623 9th Ave. – PO Box 284 Langdon, ND 58249 701-256-2568

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Preferred Auto Body & Glass Dr. Joseph Allred, D.D.S

~ Expert Body Repair, Paint Match Windshield Chip Repair & Replacements ~ Insurance Work Welcome ~ Guaranteed Customer Satisfaction

Scott Peterson, owner Shop 256-5577 • Cell 370-5577 Hwy 1 South, Langdon

See us today for all your oil needs!

We also have quality fuel at the best prices.

Transport loads available.

Hoffarth Oil

great employment opportunities 256-5113 or Cell 256-0277

PARK RIVER DENTAL

Full Family Services at reasonable prices

DEALER

Other oil brands

www.cavaliercountyhospital.com Elizabeth Sillers, FNP-C Courtney Short, FNP-C Megan Overby, FNP-C Mark Hill, FNP-C For appointments call 256-6120 • After hours 256-6100

WALHALLA PRESCRIPTION SHOP

Bev & Spence Clairmont RPh. 1102 Central Ave. - Walhalla, ND 58282 800-549-2662 701-549-2662 • Full Prescription Service • Rainbow Photo Processing • Giftware • Visa/Master Card

“Where You’re Only A Stranger Once.”

DR. RICHARD H. EKLOF

Optometrist

-- Family Vision Care --

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. • 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings by appointment only 324 9th Avenue - Langdon, ND 701-256-2269 - 1-888-256-2269

Girodat Motorsports Small Engine Repair

Rent this Spot 3 months $42.50 Call Lori at 256-5311 to reserve it!

CAVALIER COUNTY LIBRARY 600 – 5th Ave., Langdon 701-256-5353

HOURS Mon.–Fri.: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Wed.: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

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Country Inn 314 8th Ave., Langdon

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Rinde & Associates, PC

Pizza, burgers, pies, cookies, beer, coffee, soda

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Mon.–Fri.: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Sat.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sun.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Certified Public Accountants

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• Residential & Commercial Services • Fire & Water Restoration • Carpet & Furniture Cleaning • Air Duct Cleaning

NO MILEAGE CHARGE FOR REGULAR CLEANING!!!

FREE ESTIMATES 24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

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Accepts nursing home insurance, Medicaid and private pay.

Call 701-496-3131

Come visit or check us out on Facebook.

2506 A S. Washington St., Grand Forks 701-746-5477 Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, & Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 3 - 6 p.m.

Thursday : 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Custom Land Rolling 1217 12th Ave. Langdon, ND 58249

Home: 701-256-3170 Cell: 701-370-1536

Independent Consultant

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2C Plumbing

Residential, Light Commercial, New Construction, Remodel, Hot Water Heat, All Your Plumbing Service Needs

Owner Jeff Brodina Master Plumber Lic. #0601

“GO WITH THE FLOW”

12286 HWY 17 Adams, ND 58210 Cell: 701-331-1794 Home: 701-944-2242 jeffbrodina@hotmail.com

OSNABROCK COMMUNITY CALEB & BOB HETLER PAINTING Looking for exterior painting jobs LIVING CENTER 18 BED BASIC & RESPITE CARE FACILITY

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Breakfast Lunch – Dinner

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CALL 701-840-2896 FOR FREE ESTIMATES ✔ Quality work Written Estimates Signed Years of experience: Bob - 17 & Caleb - 2 ✔

Farmers Union Oil Company Locally Owned Since 1929

9245 Highway 1 Langdon, North Dakota 58249

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Gas – Fuel – Propane – Mr. Tire Dealer Full Service C-Store!

Rent this Spot 3 months for only $42.50 Call Lori at 256-5311 to reserve it!

ABBY BORCHARDT REALTOR®

701.370.9713 abby@greenbergrealty.com MLS Participating Agent

Call 256-2355

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Backsplash Bathroom Tile Painting

701-256-2793

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Call Lori at 256-5311 to reserve!

Cavalier County Republican

Monday, March 1, 2021 – Page 13

Shaylyn Romney Garrett discusses upswing on Humanities North Dakota online event

Humanities North Dakota hosted another installment of the Game Changer Ideas Festival series on February 18. Sanjay Seth, Climate Resilience Program Manager for City of Boston, moderated a discussion with Shaylyn Romney Garrett. Garrett coauthored Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again.

Garrett stated that Americans agree we are in a dark moment. An historic number of Americans feel we are on the wrong track. Many books focus on an America that has “fallen from grace” since the mid-1950s. Upswing zooms out, looking at history going back to the late 19th century, the Gilded Age, because it is similar to our current situation in so many ways.

Garrett and her co-author Robert Putnam looked at data for the last 125 years through four different lenses: economics, politics, society, and culture. The Gilded Age was marked by extreme income inequality and class segregation, corporate monopolies dominating the economy, workers powerless to negotiate on their own behalf, an unregulated economy careening out of control, and pollution becoming a problem due to deregulation. Politics saw a constant struggle between the two parties with repeated failures to compromise giving rise to third parties, socialism, and popu-

lism. There was a lot of cynicism and predictions that tyranny and demagoguery would bring about the end of America. Socially, there was a lot of nativism and isolationism. The period was characterized by Social Darwinism, where people were taking the theories of Charles Darwin’s survival of the fittest and applying it to society, “only the strong will survive.” It sounds all too familiar.

Over the course of the next 60-70 years, all of those trends saw movement in the same direction towards more equality, altruism, and cooperation. In the mid-1960s all of those same trends turned downward and landed us virtually back in the same place we started in the Gilded Age. Garrett and Putnam describe this as an “I – We – I” curve. Simply put, a belief in every man for himself, to a more altruistic take care of your neighbor view, and back to every man for himself.

The book focuses on what caused the first turn, when the Gilded Age gave way to the era that brought about a 60-year upswing. It would be very beneficial for us right now to know what happened back then that started the trend towards a more inclusive, equal, and cooperative America.

Looking at the data, they could see that it was not economics that led the upswing, as many would expect. The economy lagged behind the cultural trends. Statistically, culture shifted first. There was a grassroots movement to change how America saw itself, driven by the Muckrakers –

journalists who exposed the dark underbelly of the industrial revolution with photos and graphic narratives, telling the story of how people, mostly immigrants, were being forced to live and what sacrifices were cropping up in this newfound prosperity.

A set of bipartisan reformers came onto the scene in America who said enough is enough. They became known historically as the Progressives, who took the reins and righted the ship. (This is not the same as progressives today, where progressive with a small p depicts the left-most end of the political spectrum). Many of these Progressives were elites who questioned their own role and thought maybe they were complicit in creating this bad situation.

People began to question Social Darwinism. A movement started in Evangelical Protestantism that spread into a broad cultural movement asking not what society owed to them but rather what society owed to its most vulnerable.

The Progressive era is known for the big New Deal, but federal Progressive programs were more the result of local and state programs passed in the preceding decades. Income taxes and public high schools are two examples.

Because of the industrial revolution, employers were demanding new hires with more education. Parents drove the movement to pass local tax initiatives to build high schools. The high school revolution was a huge driver of the larger move toward economic equality. Many stars of this era

are the mayors and governors, not the federal government.

During this time politics was becoming more bipartisan and more cooperative. By the time John F. Kennedy asked Americans to “ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country,” he was articulating a belief that was already the reigning ethos of the day. He was just asking people to take it to the next level.

The book devotes a chapter to the racial gap. The only people of color that had 125 years of data were Black Americans, so other people of color cannot be addressed. In the Gilded Age period, the outlook for Black Americans was bleak. In the wake of Reconstruction, things improved to where they held public office and some became Senators, but this was violently ripped away by white supremacy and the institution of Jim Crow. Many people think racial progress was flat in the first 60 years of the 20th Century until the civil rights movement. However, in terms of income equality, distribution of wealth, home ownership, health, infant mortality, life expectancy, education, voter registration, and voter participation, there was a slow, decades-long climb towards material equality during the period of Jim Crow. Since the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, this progress has stagnated and even reversed in many indicators. Garrett felt this is what has given rise to Black Lives Matter.

Likewise, women were making

gains during the industrial revolution, the suffrage movement, and World War II, stagnating and reversing after the war, and planting the seeds of the Equal Rights Movement.

Since then, women’s rights have not trended upward as you would think, but in some ways have backslidden.

Knowing that America turned the tide once before, how do we get it right this time around? The Progressives of 125 years ago were largely racist. Moral concern only extended so far. They ushered in a new era of equality but kicked the race reconciliation can down the road. Garrett stated emphatically that we cannot kick this down the road one more time. It is time to do the hard work of racial reconciliation now.

Garrett entreated viewers to build a nation of neighbors and then go out and meet your neighbors. It is tricky in a pandemic, but we need more neighbors. Choose experiences that put you in community and relationship with people who are not like yourself. We all have the ability to reach across a line of difference and create an experience for yourself that is meaningful. The Midwest was so important to the Progressive era before. They can do it again.

There are three more events in the Game Changers Ideas Festival this spring. Online attendance is free and open to the public. For more information and registration, visit www.humanitiesnd.org and click on Events.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE

By Linda Timian Republican Writer

– THE CLASSIFIEDS –

HELP WANTED – Full-time position open in our Lawton/Lankin stores. This position would include some shop work, deliveries, transfers, drive fertilizer truck and other various jobs around Lawton and Lankin. This position would include paid health insurance, 401K, paid vacation time and sick leave. Some experience in all areas preferred but will train. Please apply at Farmers Union Oil Co. in Langdon, Lawton or Lankin or call Joe at 701-370-2022. ___________________________J18Tf HELP WANTED –Full or part-time laborers and CDL drivers wanted at Witzel Construction. Please call 2562385. ______________ F22,M1,8,15,22,29Bt HELP WANTED – Langdon Area School District is looking for a fulltime head of maintenance at the elementary school, 3 hour each school day cook assistant at the elementary school and subs in all areas, cooks, janitors, paras, and teachers.

Background check required. Please contact Daren Christianson 701-2565291. _______________________ F22,M1Bt

HELP WANTED – Langdon Area School District has an opening for 7-12 English Teacher. Salary $42,000-59,000, Benefits: Full single Insurance, 54% of full family, 65% of Single + Dependent policy, shared TFFR liability, 10 days sick leave, 5 days personal leave, professional leave, life insurance policy. Send resume’, cover letter and supporting documents to: daren.christianson@k12.nd.us Any questions call Daren Christianson, 701-256-5291, 701-840-2948. ______________________ M1,8,15Bt

HELP WANTED – The City of Langdon will be accepting applications for a part-time Activity Center Assistant. Hours required are day shifts and some weekends.

Applicant must be motivated and self-managed. Salary will DOE. Applications may be picked up and submitted at the Activity Center at 516 10th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249.

Applications being accepted until March 8, 2021 until 12:00 p.m. City of Langdon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. _________________________ M1,8Bt

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 – CHAROLAIS (White and Red factor) BULLS and black ANGUS BULLS. Big growthy yearlings. Easy going dispositions.

Calving ease genetics. Top pedigrees represented. Call for performance records. Board free with delivery possible. Fertility tested.

Guaranteed breeders. STARR CHAROLAIS/ ANGUS. Bisbee, ND Call Larry @701-278-0330 or Julie @701-278-0621. ______________________ F15-A12Bt

HELP WANTED – The Langdon Park Board is now taking applications for Lifeguards, plus one Head Lifeguard. Non-Certified Guard - Starting at $9.50/Hour; WSI Certified Guard - Starting at $10.50/Hour; Head Lifeguard will be required to have WSI Certification – starting at $15.00/ hour. All guards will also be eligible for a $500 summer-end bonus after compiling over 84 hours worked on Saturdays & Sundays. Applications can be picked up at City Hall at 324 8th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249. ______________________ M1,8,15Bt

HELP WANTED – Looking for 2021 farm help in the Edmore area.

Experience perferred. Starting April 1st. Call Jim at 701-351-2417. ________________________ M1,8Pd

HORSE BUYER – At Rugby Livestock Saturday, March 13 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Find all horses good, bad, ugly or pretty. Lisenced and bonded buyer. Special interest in riding horses. Call 612-829-9568. __________________ F15,22,M1,8Pd

FOR RENT – Two bedroom house for rent. Fenced yard in downtown Langdon. Available March 1. Text or call 701-382-9739. ________________________M1,8Pd

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

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

FT & PT Certified Nursing Assistants All shifts available.

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

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

Approximately 12 hours per quarter.

Pembina County Memorial Hospital

Full/Part/Flex-time RN Full-time LPN Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for more information.

Wedgewood Manor

Full Time Assistant DON: Assist DON in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing daily operations of Nursing Services department. Current ND RN license and at least 2 years prior clinical nursing experience, management or supervisory responsibilities required.

SIGN ON BONUS! Full/Part-time PM/Night LPN/RN $5,000 Full-Time LPN/RN $1,200 Full-Time CNAs Full/Part-time PM/Night CNAs *PM shift earns an additional $2.00/hour! *Night shift earns additional $3.00/hour!

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!

FOR RENT

Check us out online at www.cavaliercountyextra.com

Work with us!

CHS is hiring the following positions at Milton, Langdon Adams, Calvin: Seasonal Operations Specialist Seasonal Truck Drivers CDL Required

Help Wanted: Dietary Cook Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Dietary Department is looking to hire a Full-time cook at 36 hours per week with every 3rd weekend rotation. Benefit eligible position.

CCMH is, also, looking to hire a Flex-time cook at 12+ hours per week and every 3rd weekend rotation.

Flex position is not benefit eligible.

Pay dependent on experience for both positions.

Positions open until filled.

Applications located at www.cavaliercountyhospital.com under the careers tab. EOE

Please apply online at chsinc.com

Contact Deb in Dietary at 256-6181 or Linda in HR at 256-6127

- Statewide Classifieds -

HELP WANTED DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION. NDSCS has a FT, 12 month, benefited Director of Admission position open in Wahpeton. Responsible for leading the admission and recruitment strategy for NDSCS which is focused on attracting, admitting, enrolling and retaining students. Salary DOE plus full benefit package.

Screening begins immediately, applications accepted until filled. Interested candidates must complete the online application. For more information go to: www.ndscs.edu/join-ourteam EOE STORE MANAGER. HOUTCOOPER Implement in Cando, ND and Rolla Implement in Rolla, ND have an immediate opening for a Store Manager to oversee the daily operations of both locations. This position comes with excellent benefits. Salary DOE. Qualified candidates will have previous sales experience and work well with customers, as well as management and employees. To apply please send resume to: Charles Chyle, 701 Park St W, Park River, ND 58270. pri7@polarcomm.com (701) 331-9717.

MCLEAN COUNTY IS filling one or more full-time Equipment Operator II positions. For more information regarding this position visit http://www.mcleancountynd.gov/employment/.

LOOKING FOR FULFILLING work?

Community Options has openings available near you! To apply, go to https://www.communityoptionsnd.com/join-our-team or call us: 701-955-5611.

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

SERVICES FOR HIRE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing.

Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers.

Call for a free in-home consultation: 833-9462482.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES ARE YOU BEHIND $10k OR MORE ON YOUR TAXES? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 866-324-8374 (Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm PST).

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 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) ATTENTION ACTIVE DUTY & MILITARY VETERANS! Begin a new career and earn your Degree at CTI! Online Computer & Medical training available for Veterans & Families! To learn more, call 701-929-9679. (M-F 7am-5pm CT).

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

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

AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes.

Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 701-809-7415.

HEALTH/MEDICAL STILL PAYING TOO MUCH for your MEDICATION? Save on medications such as Lipitor, Advair Diskus and Eliquis! Receive free shipping on 1st order - RX required. Call 1-855-399-6168.

ATTENTION: OXYGEN USERS! Gain freedom with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator! No more heavy tanks and refills! Guaranteed Lowest Prices! Call the Oxygen Concentrator Store: 701-404-5994. (24/7) ANNOUNCEMENTS 2021 VIRTUAL WOMEN’S BUSINESS CONFERENCE- FREE! - Week of March 8th - Exciting Speaker Line Up on Marketing E-Commerce - Wellness & More! Register today at www.JRECenter.com NEW AUTHORS WANTED! Page Publishing will help you self-publish your own book.

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Why wait? Call now: 866-331-7577.

MISCELLANEOUS WE MAKE IT easy to place an ad in one or all the North Dakota newspapers. One order, one bill, one check. We provide the ad design and tear sheets. Call the North Dakota Newspaper Association, 701-223-6397.

Page 14 – Monday, March 1, 2021

By Rita Maisel

In February 2020, life was different and what we called normal.

Snowbirds were happily sunning themselves in warmer climates while here in the northland we were cheering for some great basketball and hockey teams, attending church as usual, and even singing from hymnals. There might be a coffee hour before or after the service. If you needed something from a faraway store, you could call the senior bus and go shopping, even if the store was hours down the road. I wrote the weekly columns on a computer at the library so needed references could easily be looked up. We heard about a virus in China but did not pay a lot of attention. There are often epidemic outbreaks in far off corners of the world. While we were looking the other way, the world changed and so did our lives. The way we had always done things just did not work any longer.

Shifting to distance learning, shutting down state tournaments in mid-game, lockdowns everywhere, keeping far apart and sometimes shouting when you meet a friend in a store or on the sidewalk, daily papers no longer daily and no longer delivered early in the morning, eating not just meals but snacks and holidays without daring to enter another residence became a new way of life. For a time, we wrote letters and called relatives we had not seen in person for years. If no one responded we wondered if they were still alive. I did understand when people, meaning to be kind, told me I had only days or weeks to live because of advanced age. Back in 1984 a doctor in Arizona gave me that same deadlinem, and his comments changed my daily routine while waiting for the end. Our plane had a rough trip so I had gone to him for an ear problem, but he diagnosed a totally different ailment or possibly mixed my chart up with another patient’s.

These and other conflicting thoughts were running through my mind as I sat down to write this week. A year of not shopping out of the city limits of Langdon, topped off with days too cold for my aging car and body meant I was down to things you can do in the house to ward off cabin fever. One standby has always been making baby sweaters, although you do tend to run out of some yarn colors – after a year, many colors. It is easier to work on these when you know the gender plus a name. I knew it was time to find the yarn and hook when a Christmas card mailed from Maine in December reached me sometime late in January. Inside was a smiling picture of Victoria Rose, the newest great-grandchild of Rosemary and Gary Peterson, long ago classmates at LHS. Both of those classmates are now deceased, but one of Rosemary’s last requests was for sweaters for earlier greatgrandchildren so I went to work.

By the time the sweater and hats were completed, their address had vanished. Meanwhile the list of newborns had reached seven (five of them girls). Then a phone call announced two more in our extended family (both boys with one named Tom, possibly for a great Irish-bornin-Canada grandfather). The color green seemed like a good choice if bits of that color of yarn existed.

That is still questionable due to the fact that quality baby yarn sold in the US has been affected by Middle East wars, closed borders, tariffs, and pandemic issues. With that request came a comment about making the sweater similar to one made for his older sister in 2007 when the family had another mini baby boom. There have been computer crashes at various times since 2007 so the carefully kept lists of past projects were hard to find. Like others I tend to find mundane searches do fill up hours of time.

While working my way through stories of pioneers with Irish heritage, I always encounter the near and distant relatives of one of my aunts by marriage, Alice Cleary Wenzel. At what seemed like the drop of a hat, she would announce

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that we were going somewhere, and I would drive. She had been talking about her grandfather, who was one of three brothers who came to Cavalier County from Canada in the early days. She had a package of pictures with her when she got in the car a few decades ago and told me we would be going to Walhalla to see “Willie’s wife,” who apparently was expecting us because a number of other cousins were already there when we arrived. They planned to identify the people on the pictures they had brought to this gathering.

While they were doing that, I was to run across the street to the priest’s house and get dates from the church record. These ladies planned ahead, but after a few visits I knew paper and pen would be needed. One of the ladies hosting was a twin, and while several Dunnigans had been married to several Clearys, there was always a discussion on which side brought twins into the family.

The winner at these discussions was a Dunnigan wife with 50 grandchildren - some of them twins - all having Irish first names and neatly recorded in a notebook she brought with her. Always a fun visit. If you have an Olga Centennial book, you can probably see many of the pictures they would later share for that publication.

A few years later my aunt was not with me, but I was visiting with her cousins on the Cleary side who belong to an earlier Aunt Alice’s branch of the Cleary family. At that discussion Lawrence and Les Kartes knew all the twins, being twins themselves, of course. Plus, they had a younger brother and sister (Art and another Alice) who happened to be twins as well. Alice Kartes Metzger has died recently at the age of 93, the last member of her family and a special lady in her own right. Anyway, at that time the discussion was that Mt. Carmel (where the Kartes family had lived) had to be the twin capital of Cavalier County. Why did I not do a column about all of the Mt. Carmel’s twins? The group began listing twins they remembered, and in February of 1987, I tried to write about “A Century of Twins”

for Langdon Long Ago. That was the first column on that topic and took us from beginning statehood to 1900 which was the tip of the iceberg. Two weeks later we had “Twins 1900-1940," and letters came in from readers in many states that I had left out twins in their parent’s or grandparent’s families. By June of that year, we were on Part 5 of that series which supposedly ended with twins baptized recently at Mt. Carmel Church. That set of twins were Justine and Brianna Stremick, a great pair to close out a lengthy listing. I closed the notebook I had been keeping and shifted to writing about triplets whose parents and grandparents provided both information and some pictures.

Today I do not know if an exact count on twins from the past or including the numerous sets who live here today exists, but when working in Denver, I learned that nationally there would be one set of twins for every 100 students in a school and one set of triplets for every 1700 students. There are four sets of twins at Langdon Area School in a single grade, 9th grade, and at least one set at St. Alphonsus and another set at Munich. We must be ahead of the national average. Today if the Langdon boys play the right school, some of them might be playing twins who are their own cousins.

The short version is that column suggestions come from every direction, and after a year of catastrophies large and small, our nation has lost half a million people to a disease we really knew nothing about one year ago. Earlier this month we had a day or two of flickering lights, and then one evening the power went out at 8:15 p.m. on the electric clock. It came back on about 9:30 that evening by the battery-operated clock in another room. Yes, I do realize that others may have told you it was out for a shorter period of time. When I realized it was not just my apartment that was dark but the view from a window showed no light anywhere in our vicinity, I thought about the

Christmas gift of cordless phones provided by family “in case of an emergency” and learned they do not work during power outages. It is frightening to be older and sitting in total darkness on a chair that felt tipsy. I had my cane but an attempt to walk a few steps resulted in everything the cane touched falling over. Tipsy or not, the chair was the safest place to be. In the meantime, I thought about the flashlight that must be on the headboard in the bedroom, a candle in the bathroom - but where were the matches?

Possibly in a jar above the stove in the kitchen. With the first flashes of light, I found and assembled those necessities and went to bed. By daylight the fear had left so I wrote to a friend in Texas about the panic that sets in when you are sitting in the dark. She went out and bought batteries for their flashlights and wrote thankfully about those emergencies not affecting them. And then a storm named Uri reached them. Their fireplace was not adequate heat and only a few restaurants were open when she could not cook. Without water they could not do laundry, and the dishwasher would not work. Do people actually eat off paper plates? She asked.

We have survived some situations and learned new ways, but a fondness for how things used to be still lingers.

Freda Bulloch Scholarships There had been no news on scholarships issued from this fund since 2018, but in late January we learned the trust office which now chooses the recipients had issued two scholarships in December 2020 for use for second semester. Those scholarships went to Jacob Johnson of North Border at Walhalla who is attending North Dakota State School of Science at Wahpeton and Garyn Lynn Hamre of Hampden who is now attending Lake Region at Devils Lake. Garyn is a 2020 graduate of North Star at Cando, and Jacob is a 2020 graduate at North Border.

Dakota Gardener: Grow lights for seed starting

By Carrie Knutson, NDSU Extension Agent, Grand Forks County Spring planting is a few months away and soon many gardeners will be starting their garden seeds indoors.

Starting your own seeds can be a fun activity for your family and allows you to explore different garden vegetables and varieties.

I tried many times to start garden seeds using south-facing windows instead of using artificial lights.

Sadly, my seedlings didn’t receive enough light and were tall, thin and floppy. The seedlings did not do well when I transplanted them outside. I learned the hard way that artificial lights are key to starting seeds indoors successfully.

Artificial light needs to mimic sunlight to grow sturdy seedlings.

Sunlight has different wavelengths. Think of the colors in a rainbow. Plants use mostly the red and blue range of light, and seedlings will need the red and blue range of light for strong stems and leaf growth.

Fluorescent and light-emitting diode (LED) are common home artificial light options.

Fluorescent lights can be sold as “grow lights,” which provide the

red and blue light range. Using coolwhite and warm-light fluorescent light tubes is another option. LEDs come in different colors and intensity of light. Blue (cool-colored) and red (warm-colored) are common.

Incandescent lights do not work well for starting seeds. They generate a lot of heat and the light produced is not in the correct light range needed for plant growth.

Seedlings should get about 16 hours of light a day to ensure proper development and prevent floppy plants. An automatic timer is a good idea to help manage the chore of turning the lights on and off at the correct time.

The distance from the seedlings to the light source is another important consideration. Lights should almost be touching seedlings after they germinate. Move the lights up as the seedlings grow, keeping the lights no more than 4 to 6 inches from the plants.

I have a long list of seeds to start this year. Parsley, Savoy cabbage and calibrachoa are a few. My grow lights are busy growing microgreens until the time to start my garden seeds. Happy gardening!

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.