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Alzheimer's Awareness and disease basics
In the two-part series concerning Alzheimer's disease, this week we will talk about what Alzheimer’s disease is, the stages of Alzheimer's disease, and why you should get checked. Next week we will discuss coping with the disease. What Is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer’s is not the same as dementia, but Alzheimer’s is one of the leading causes of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Who can get it? Alzheimer’s mostly affects people that are 60 years or older. The greatest known risk factor is aging. Alzheimer’s can also affect younger peo- ple. The Alzheimer’s Association says that 200,000 Americans under the age of 65 have younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. What do we know? Scientist do not fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s. Age is the best-known risk factor; it’s a progressive disease, meaning it worsens with age. Many researchers believe genetics may play a big role in developing Alzheimer’s disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says researchers are studying whether education, diet and environment play a role in developing Alzheimer’s
disease. There is evidence showing that physical, mental and social activities may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. How is Alzheimer's treated? There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Medical experts work to improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s by helping maintain mental functions, manage behavioral symptoms, and attempting to
health, prescription use, overthe-counter medicines, diet, past medical problems, ability to carry out daily activities and changes in behavior or personality. They may conduct a memory test, assess problem-solving skills, attention, counting and language. There may also be standard medical tests to identify other possible causes for the symptoms. Finally, the doc-
slow or delay the symptoms. The National Institute of Aging says researchers hope to develop therapies targeting specific genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms so the actual underlying cause of the disease can be stopped or prevented. How is it diagnosed? According to the NIA, doctors use several methods to determine whether a person experiencing memory loss has Alzheimer’s. Doctors ask the person and a family member or friend questions about overall
tor may order brain scans. If you or a loved one is experiencing memory loss, seek professional help. Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease can begin affecting the brain up to 10 years before any signs or symptoms show in a person. The Alzheimer’s Association and National Institute of Aging say there are three stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The first is mild or early stage Alzheimer’s. Early stage Alzheimer's:
as a progressive, strong and resilient community. These beDuring the League of Cities gan with Langdon city leaders' annual conference on Septem- 2015 decision to partner with ber 25, the City of Langdon was Northeast Regional Water Disannounced as the recipient of trict to connect to rural water City of the Year for 2020. This to provide a more consistent award was established in 1984 and cost-effective water source
and the replacement of lift stations with deeper sewer mains. With additional grant funds, projects will also continue in a phase 2 plan commencing next year to further work on water mains and 1-2 more blocks of work. Finally, sidewalk replace-
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Most people in the early or mild stage of Alzheimer’s disease are still able to function by themselves. In this stage, people experience greater memory loss and other cognitive difficulties. People may feel as if they are experiencing memory lapses. Problems include wandering, getting lost, trouble handling money, repeating questions and taking longer to do normal daily tasks. Most family members or close friends may notice the cognitive changes. Doctors recommend that caregivers and the person with Alzheimer’s start any legal, financial or endof-life plans as the disease will progress. Middle stage Alzheimer's: The middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease is where damage occurs in areas of the brain that control language, reasoning, sensory processing, and conscious thought. This stage typically can last the longest and for many years. Memory loss and con- fusion grow worse, and people begin to have problems recognizing family and friends in this stage. As the disease progresses, the person with Alzheimer’s will continually need more assistance from family or close friends. Most medical experts recommend caregivers consider respite or an adult day care to help with the increasing care time and work. Late stage Alzheimer's: The last stage of Alzheimer’s is severe or late stage Alzheimer’s cont. on page 2
Langdon awarded City of the Year for 2020 CCMH welcomes new controller the city executed to stand out wastewater treatment ponds By Adam Johnston Republican Writer
City of the Year Langdon was named 2020 City of the Year by the North Dakota League of Cities during the League’s 2020 virtual annual conference on Sept. 25. Pictured l-r: City Commissioners Susan Faye Crockett and Darin Kaercher, City Mayor Jerry Nowatzki, City Auditor Roxanne Hoffarth, City Commissioner Lawrence Henry and City Attorney Quentin Wenzel. Photo by Lori Peterson.
to recognize North Dakota cities for the quality, volume, and progressiveness of activities undertaken in the community. City of Langdon Auditor Roxanne Hoffarth submitted the nomination for the League's consideration. In presenting the award, NDLC Executive Director Blake Crosby outlined five projects
drawn from an aquifer in the Devils Lake Basin. He then noted the process the city is currently undertaking in replacing major utility systems and roadways. Respectively, these projects will replace 27 blocks of sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer and streets. These two projects also lead to repairing existing
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ment at two city locations was cited as bringing them up to ADA compliance and allowing handicap access. This development lead to the City Hall remodeling projects that will improve employee work environment while also providing a cont. on page 3
By Linda Timian Republican Writer
Cavalier County Memorial Hospital has hired Chris Carter to fill the position of controller, which is part of the finance department. Carter started earlier this summer on June 29. He has 31 years of experience in finance, including ten years in hospital finance. He worked at Mecosta County Hospital (now part of Spectrum Health) in Big Rapids, Michigan, for the past eight years. “I enjoy hospital finance, the different dep a r t m e n t s, and the reporting that entails,” he said. Responsibilities of the controller lie mainly in payroll/ benefits, accounts payable, and assisting the chief financial officer. The controller maintains the payroll process ensuring the timely and accurate disbursement of payroll. He oversees and ensures accurate processing of vendor invoices, reconciles all bank accounts monthly and, as part of
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the month-end close process, prepares monthly journal entries in a timely manner, assists the CFO in audits, and prepares monthly financial statements, stats, and other reports for the board. “The challenge ahead is to get used to everything here, work on things and get them to where you want them,” said Carter. “The staff here has been great to work with, and ever yone has been really nice.” Car ter ’s family is in Michigan, and he plans to travel h o m e when he can. His wife, Robin, works at a college in Big Rapids. He has three grown sons: a teacher, a police officer, and a lineman. Carter enjoys the outdoors when he’s not working. He likes to explore on his motorcycle, riding around to different towns and the Pembina Gorge area. Normally he would go to car shows, but COVID has made those difficult to find. In the winter, he enjoys skating and hockey.
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Civic Meetings Cavalier County JDA Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6:00 p.m. Cavalier County Commission Thursday, Nov. 5, 8:30 a.m. Langdon City Commission Monday, Nov. 9, 6:00 p.m. Munich School Board Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:00 p.m. Langdon Airport Authority Wednesday, Nov. 11, 5:00 p.m. This information provided as a public service by the Cavalier County Republican.
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Alzheimer's Awareness _________________________________________continued from Page 1 disease. Ultimately, brain tissue to a location. experiencing Alzheimer’s disshrinks significantly. Those with Trouble understand visual ease or not. Some symptoms severe Alzheimer’s cannot com- images: Some people affected you may be feeling could just be municate and are completely with Alzheimer’s disease expe- the result of aging. Seeing your dependent on others for their rience vision problems such as doctor can provide you with the care. Near the end, they may be having difficulty with balance relief of knowing for sure what in bed most or all the time as or trouble reading. This may is occurring in you. the body slowly shuts down. At also cause problems such as Access to treatment - If Althis stage, caregivers are recom- determining distance and color zheimer’s is the cause of sympmended to use support services or contrast, causing issues with toms, an early diagnosis can such as hospice. The best care driving for some. help give you access to treatyou can give someone at this Trouble speaking or writ- ment options. There are no point is to make sure they are ing: People with Alzheimer’s medications to cure Alzheimer’s, comfortable. may find it difficult following or but there are some medications 10 Early Signs of Alzheim- joining in conversations. They that can help lessen symptoms. er’s may stop in the middle of a Catching Alzheimer’s early can As scientists continue to in- conversation and forget what provide you with a variety of vestigate the brain as Alzheim- they are saying repeatedly. They treatment options and gives er’s progresses, there are signs may have trouble pronouncing you a better chance of benefitthat show the brain damage words, with vocabulary or have ing from your treatment. begins years before memory or trouble naming a familiar object Be a part of the effort - Seeother cognitive problems be- or person. ing a doctor can also help you gin. Here are the 10 early signs Misplacing items: A person contribute to the effort in findand symptoms to watch out for with Alzheimer’s disease may ing a cure by participating in according to the Alzheimer’s As- place things in unusual places. clinical trials. This research may sociation. They may be unable to retrace provide medical benefits. Memory loss: One of the most their steps to find where they Prioritize your health - Prioricommon signs of Alzheimer’s left the item. People living with tize your health by seeing your disease, especially in the early Alzheimer’s may tend to accuse doctor. Whether you are diagstage, is memory loss. Usually, others of stealing as the disease nosed with Alzheimer’s or not, those in the early stage of Al- progress. see your doctor and focus on zheimer’s experience forgetting Poor judgment: People may making life changes. Quit smokrecently learned information experience changes in judg- ing, control your blood presor important dates and events, ment or decision-making, espe- sure, exercise and take care of asking the same questions over cially regarding money or pay- your social and mental health. and over, and increasingly need ing less attention to grooming All these things can help preto rely on memory aids or family or keeping themselves clean. serve your cognitive functions if members to handle things they Withdrawwl from work or you are diagnosed. used to do on their own. socializing: A person with AlEmotional benefits - Being Challenges in planning or zheimer’s may find it difficult to diagnosed early may help reproblem-solving: Some people hold or follow conversations. As lieve any anxieties you or your experiencing Alzheimer’s or a a result, they tend to withdraw family are experiencing. You form of dementia show chang- themselves from conversations, and your family can also have es in their ability to develop or hobbies or activities. the chance to prioritize more follow a plan. Other difficulties Mood changes: As the dis- time together. they may experience include ease progresses, people may Plan the future - Although keeping track of bills and mon- experience changes in mood this may be one of the hardey, concentrating and learning and personality. They can be est parts of being diagnosed new things. more confused, suspicious, de- early, plan your family’s future. Difficulty completing a fa- pressed, fearful or anxious, or Be open with your family about miliar task: People with Al- easily upset. what you want throughout zheimer’s find it difficult to perWhy Get Checked? each stage of your disease. This form familiar tasks they once It’s important to see a doctor can help give your family some had no problem with. These if you or your family notice any peace of mind knowing that kinds of tasks include driving to of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s you are happy at each stage of a familiar location, needing help disease. Catching it early can your diagnosis. Early diagnousing a microwave or using a re- provide benefits for those diag- sis can also help you plan your mote control. nosed. Alzheimer’s Association legal, financial, and end-of-life Confusion with time or provides this list of the many decisions. Take the time to replace: People with progressing benefits that comes with being view all legal documents and all Alzheimer’s may experience los- checked for Alzheimer’s disease. finances. This will help by relieving track of dates, time of year Medical benefits - Getting ing your family of any stress and and time. They may also forget checked by your doctor can allow you to focus on spending where they are or how they got help you know if you really are quality time with them.
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CAVALIER COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING Wednesday, November 18, 2020 – 7:00 p.m. CCMH Conference Room
You must be a member of the hospital to vote on issues brought forth to the membership. For voting procedures and membership eligibility, please see the bylaws available on the CCMH website.
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November 2 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 3 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Park River 3 – Free Alzheimer’s Webinar/Virtual Presentation. Call to register: 800-272-3900, 1-4 p.m. 3 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Free rides to voting polls. Call by 2 p.m. Monday, Nov 2 3 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 4 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 4 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Run 8:45-10:45 a.m. 5 – Post 98 Legion Meeting, American Legion Hall 6 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 6 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, CCPH Office Langdon, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 6 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m. 9 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 10 – Free Alzheimer’s Webinar/Virtual Presentation. Call to register: 701-277-9757, 3-4 p.m. 10 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 11 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 11 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m. 11 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - CLOSED - VETERAN’S DAY 13 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 13 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, CCPH Office Langdon, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 13 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m. 16 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake 17 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 18 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 18 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Run 8:45-10:45 a.m. 19 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, CCPH Office Langdon, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 20 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 20 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m. 23 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 23 – Cavalier County Public Health Flu Clinic, CCPH Office Langdon, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 24 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 24 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Board Zoom Meeting at 1 p.m. 25 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 25 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 25 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m. 25 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Run 8:45-10:45 a.m. 26-27 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - CLOSED - THANKSGIVING 29 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3-pre-k. Must call to sign up 256-5353, 1 p.m.)
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City street project developments and business utilities discussed By Adam Johnston Republican Writer After the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag at the Langdon City Commission meeting on Monday, October 26, department reports were heard. Amid the water report, supervisor Jason Busse announced city water tower inspection reports were ready if members wished to review. While nothing of immediate concern was found, Busse stated some matters should be addressed within the next few years. Following reports, Susan Faye Crockett took her oath of office as a commissioner and was given the responsibilities of police and activities. Andrew Aaker of Moore Engineering was present to follow up on the street development projects. It was considered at previous meetings partnering with a bonding agency to resolve issues regarding Quam Construction or affiliated sub-contractor performance. During consultation with a bonding agency it was determined the best-case scenario may be to keep Quam on to complete work. The reason being that if a bonding agency were utilized, it would be necessary to deem the contract in default. Aaker and the bonding agency both feel this is not in the city's or anyone’s best interest. Citing productive meetings with Quam, Aaker determined work may resume May 31 and run through the 2nd of July. As the bonding agency wouldn’t be able to appoint another subcontractor to complete work sooner, it was proposed a letter of commitment be sent by Quam before the next scheduled meeting. If agreed to, a letter would signify a commitment
in writing that work should be completed by a set deadline to avoid penalties. One potential penalty could be a default of contract if the city chooses to consider that an option. Aaker expressed he felt this was the best course of action. Also, the city has continued to withhold $199,000 of contracted payment until the issue is resolved. This would be paid on completion of corrective work, minus additional expense. In the event of a default contract, these funds may be used to appoint a new sub-contractor to complete the work. Aaker also presented a resolution to a previously reported issue by a local resident. At the last meeting, a resident came forward with backup issues occurring after the 2018 street improvements. At the time, it was reported a third party discovered a sewer line elbow being the cause. Moore Engineering followed up and determined, as Aaker suspected at the last meeting, it was not the elbow but an unresolved grade change from a line to 5th Street was the culprit. Aaker then requested a change order approval to regrade by Spruce Valley this fall at a $42,000 cost. Aaker secured approval from the USDE to cover expenses with available grant funds. The Commission proposed and carried a motion to resolve the issue. Finally, a discussion was held on utility billing for businesses sharing space in the same building. While tabled for this meeting, it was noted an immediate decision was improbable as more readings of a final proposal would be necessary to form a resolution. It was reiterated that property owners will be the recipient of changes as they do business with the city. They then
Budget Committee extends application period for COVID-relief program The Legislative Budget Committee approved the application deadline for the COVID-19 PACE Recovery II (CPR II) program to November 30, 2020. They also added $20 million to assist businesses with interest payments accrued between April 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020. The program is funded by CARES Act dollars assigned to Bank of North Dakota. North Dakota business owners may work with their local lender to apply for funding of up to $50,000 that covers the accrued interest payments. The funds do not need to be repaid. Business owners will be asked to submit comparable revenue between April 1-Sept. 30, 2019, and the same time period in 2020. Upon closure of the application period, BND will apply a formula to award the funds that ensures businesses with the largest percentage decrease in revenue will benefit. The awards will be given based on that percent-
age until they have been expended. As of October 27, 394 applications to the CPR II program for $10.5 million have been received. Two other programs, Small Employer Relief Fund (SELF) and COVID-19 PACE Recovery (CPR), are also accepting applications through November 30, 2020. To date, the Bank has approved 778 loans for $26 million for the SELF program and 185 loans for $22.8 million for the CPR program. “Our lending partners are encouraged to submit as many applications as possible by November 13 so we can better assess the total amount of dollars that business owners can utilize,” stated Eric Hardmeyer, president/CEO of BND. “We appreciate the critical role they play in delivering these programs to assist their customers.” For more details on both COVID-19 PACE Recovery Loan Programs, visit www.bnd.nd.gov/ business.
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would choose whether or not to pass on utility fees to tenants. When tenant leases are renegotiated, they would see a change in utility billing. If proposed, James Rademacher and Susan Faye Crockett may recuse themselves from voting as they are personally affected by the decision. Previously, a general additional fee per tenant was considered. However, it was determined any billing would still need breaking down into various utilities so funds could be allocated properly throughout departments. It was mayor Jerry Nowatzki’s opinion that the Commission put in the work to make necessary changes. In support of this, attorney Quentin Wenzel stated that Century Code obligates the city to charge utilities as they are used. He, too feels, from a legal standpoint, a change in fees is in the city's best interest. It was proposed by Nowatzki that the city conduct an audit of yearly Susan Faye Crockett was sworn in as the new Langdon City budgets for utilities regarding Commissioner at the last Langdon City Commission meeting affected businesses and divide on Oct. 26. photo by Lori Peterson the total into them to determine actual cost. From there, a City of the Year ____________________continued from Page 1 fee schedule might be formed. new meeting room and ADA use this logo in printed publicaDiscovering, per utility, what is a compliant restrooms to allow tions and on the city’s official reasonable rate was of concern. access for all citizens. website. The Commission's initial aim for The League of Cities website In a brief follow-up exchange shared space business fees were outlines benefits Langdon will with Crosby, it was expressed 40-50% additional charge of the receive as the recipient of this that the city will benefit not only current individual fee per prop- award. The first being statewide from statewide recognition but erty. Numbers were discussed recognition and a news release will also be regarded as an exacross departments to test this being presented to North Da- ample and resource to other percentages' feasibility. Some kota media outlets. Langdon of- North Dakota cities. It was then areas, such as water utilities ficials were also presented with stressed that the five projects seemed straight forward, while an award plaque to display at outlined, as a whole, provide a others proved more complex. It city offices. There is an option to strong foundation that will betappears a plan is forming as the purchase a road sign with the ter serve Langdon citizens and commissioners feel every dis- City of the Year logo on it, and support future growth. cussion brings new clarification the city will also be allowed to to a complicated issue that they, as a whole, wish to resolve. Next official scheduled meetOn Tuesday, October 27, As a result of the investigaing will commence November 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Langdon Fire 2020, the Cavalier County Sher- tion, Barbara A. Crockett (55 iff’s Department received a re- years of age) of Langdon, ND, Hall. port from the Langdon Area was placed under arrest for Search and Rescue. Langdon Theft of Property over $50,000. Area Search and Rescue report- Theft of Property over $50,000 Health tip ed that they were missing sev- is a Class A felony that is punof the week eral deposits from their chari- ishable up to a maximum of 20 table gaming funds in excess of years imprisonment, a fine of The new shingles vaccination $70,000. The North Dakota Bu- $20,000, or both. reau of Criminal Investigation This case is currently awaitis available and recommended for anyone over the age of 50. It is a and the Cavalier County Sher- ing formal charges in Cavalier 2 dose series and has proven to be iff’s Office investigated the case. County District Court.
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Scrutinizing a president’s right to self-pardon President Donald Trump’s declaration on June 4, 2020, that he has “the absolute right to pardon” himself has drawn increased scrutiny in the closing days of the election campaign and the realization that his potential status as an ex-president would not protect him from criminal prosecution. His thesis, never seriously contemplated by any of his predecessors and never litigated in American courts, raises constitutional questions. Beyond the immediate matter of the scope of the presidential pardon power and what the framers of the Constitution had in mind, Trump’s assertion would lay waste to two foundational principles of American Constitutionalism: no man may be judge of his own cause, and no person is above the law. An election loss would leave Trump vulnerable to federal prosecution on various criminal law grounds, including tax, insurance and financial fraud, payment of hush money in violation of campaign finance strictures and obstruction of justice. In addition, civil suits await him and his business organization. Private citizen Donald Trump also faces criminal charges brought by the State of New York. The pardon lause in Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution authorizes the president to grant pardons for “offenses against the United States,” but it does not extend to state charges. Thus, no matter how expansively Trump interprets the pardon power, he cannot derive protection from state prosecutors. If, however, the clause extends to self-pardons, then Trump can insure himself against a boatload of grief from federal prosecutors. The controversy surrounding Trump’s assertion provides a teaching moment both about the reading of constitutional language and the relevance to constitutional interpretation of debates in the Constitutional Convention. To be sure, President Trump continues to maintain that he has done nothing wrong, as either a legal or ethical matter, and therefore he does not need to pardon himself. But, if the need arises, he maintains the existence of an “absolute right” to pardon himself, partly because he believes that the president enjoys “unlimited” powers under Article II. If Trump is correct in his assertion of “unlimited” powers, there was no reason for the framers of the Constitution to have enumerated specific powers such as the pardon authority. The fact that they did spell out specific powers represents a rebuke to the assertion of “unlimited” authority. Trump’s more specific claim about an “absolute” pardon power fails on additional grounds. His as-
sertion that if the framers had wanted to prohibit a presidential conferral of a self-pardoning authority, “they would have said so,” collides with the very nature of the written Constitution, which allocates powers in positive language. It is the scheme of enumeration of powers that distinguishes our Constitution. For example, the president is authorized to “receive” ambassadors, and is charged with the duty to “faithfully execute the laws.” An argument by any president that the framers failed to prohibit the ways in which he conceptualizes the scope of presidential power would have required of the framers an impossibly broad imagination. The result would have been a Constitution running dozens of pages in length. The sole textual exception to the pardon power, “except in cases of Impeachment,” affords Trump and his supporters some, but not much, room to claim that there are no barriers to the exercise of a self-pardon. That the pardon power is not unlimited is made clear by the framers’ debates in the Constitutional Convention. George Mason of Virginia observed that a president might “screen from punishment those whom he had secretly instigated to commit” treason and “thereby prevent a discovery of his own guilt.” That nightmare, the subversion of the republic by pardons, led James Wilson of Pennsylvania to suggest that if the president were involved in such outrage, that he would be “impeached and prosecuted.” Wilson’s rationale turned the tide. Assurance of the availability of the impeachment power as a remedy for the abuse of the pardon power demonstrated its limitations and instilled a measure of confidence in the grant of the pardoning authority to the president. The Supreme Court has also ruled that the exer-
cise of the pardon power is subject to judicial review. The lesson here is that the strictures on the presidential use of the pardon power to hide or “screen” accomplices in order to protect himself extends to the concept of a selfpardon. Otherwise, the president, in the words of Justice Joseph Story, might exercise the pardon power “to prevent a thorough investigation “ of his conduct. Such authority, to state it bluntly, would shred the fundamental principle of AngloAmerican jurisprudence: no man is above the law. And, of course, it would eviscerate the foundational principle that no man may be judge of his own cause. In short, the president may not determine his own fate by resort to the pardon power. Only one president in American history—Richard Nixon—has contemplated a selfpardon. Caught in the clutches of the crushing pressure of Watergate, Nixon asked his attorney about the legality and advisability of pardoning himself. Despite his service to the president, Leonard Garment rejected the idea as “grotesque,” for it “would be saying to hell with the system, with justice itself.” President Nixon never seriously entertained the idea of a self-pardon, but Trump dangles it before the American people. ~~~ Adler is president of The Alturas Institute, created to advance American Democracy through promotion of the Constitution, civic education, equal protection and gender equality. Send questions about the Constitution to this newspaper and he will attempt to answer them in subsequent columns. This column is provided by the North Dakota Newspaper Association and Humanities North Dakota.
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Rep. Chuck Damschen R – District 10 As I write this, the election is 10 days away. Soon we will see the results of our campaign efforts and hopefully the results of our national election will be clear. I believe those that say this is the most important election in our country’s history may be correct. Time will tell. Both of my interim committees wrapped up their meeting schedules. The Natural Resources interim committee had only one task to carry out and that was to get a pilot program running in the ND Game and Fish Department (NDGF) for electronic posting of land. Under the program hunters should be able to tell if land is open or closed to hunting by checking a data base accessible from a smart phone or computer. Using the same system landowners will be able to post or unpost their land. However, if there are signs on the land, they will be the over ruling factor if they convey a different status than the website.
This pilot program will be tested in about three central counties of the state. My other interim committee is the Water Topics Overview Committee. Our main duty this time seemed to be oversight of the spending by the State Water Commission (SWC). The reason that was the case is because of the scuffle between Russia and Saudi Arabia over crude oil prices and then the shut down nationally due to the pandemic. We called a temporary halt to spending by the SWC because their funding comes from some of the oil tax the state collects, and our crude oil price and production were way down, leaving funding for the SWC projects in need. At our final meeting for this interim, the situation had improved and the SWC reported that it had provided funding to at least complete most of the projects that had been started. The oil industry is a big influence on water projects in ND, simply because it is the funding mechanism for many water projects. Please feel free to call or email me or check out my Facebook page. Thanks, until next time. Rep. Chuck Damschen email: cdamschen@nd.gov ph.: 701-8683281 cell: 701-370-1758 Fb: Damschen for House
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Upside Down Under By Marvin Baker
Cattle drive in Springview… Back in the early ‘90s, I landed my first managing editor job at the Winner Advocate in South Dakota. My position also included finding story ideas and ad sales in Mission, S.D., which is on the Rosebud Reservation and Valentine and Springview, Neb., which are nearby. Bill Sniffen, the owner of the Advocate, who is from Lusk, Wyo., wanted to regionalize the Advocate even though Mission had a newspaper of its own and Valentine actually had two newspapers. Springview is a small town east of Valentine and doesn’t have a newspaper and is represented by the Midland News of Valentine. This was a pretty big area and it wasn’t hard to find newsworthy items, but there were those times of drought. As we say in the newspaper industry, it’s either feast or famine. One day, while I was finishing my route in Springview, someone told me about a cattle drive that was coming up and that I should consider writing an article about it. I got in touch with the rancher, and it was set for a week later. As you might imagine there are a lot of cattle in western Nebraska and the Springview area is no different. Because the beef industry is the major economic engine in Keya Paha County, high school kids were let out of school to assist in the cattle drives and branding of the calves. I spent an entire day on that work site near Springview and enjoyed it, even though I was as exhausted as everyone else at the end of the day from taking photographs and interviewing people. On the way back to Winner, I got to thinking I had enough information to create an entire page of information and photos to make it more noticeable. I got the okie dokie from the publisher and wrote a major article and developed the best negatives. It made for a nice photo page. The article wasn’t on the front page of the Advocate but was a full page in the regional section of the newspaper. However, there were several people locally who commented on how unique this was that high school kids would be dismissed from school to help work the cattle. That was the good news. The bad
news came via telephone a couple of days later after the Advocate hit the newsstands. I received a call from PETA in Norfolk, Va. PETA is an acronym for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. These people were outraged that the newspaper, in which I was a managing editor, would stoop to the level of printing photographs of calves being branded. We had a long, contentious conversation about me doing my job in cattle country in western Nebraska, but that wasn’t good enough. The person on the phone told me if I didn’t print a retraction, PETA was going to sue the newspaper, the official newspaper of Tripp County and have it shut down. This was a bit intimidating because I was a lot younger and less experienced than I am now and wasn’t sure what to do. I talked to a few people, including the rancher who allowed me access to his property for the interview and photo shoot. In the end, it was ascertained that it was a threat from PETA, and they probably had no intention of coming to south-central South Dakota and shutting down a weekly newspaper. PETA called a week later and asked me if I had printed a retraction. I politely said no, and the woman on the phone blew a gasket. Even that early in my career, I knew an organization like PETA couldn’t control what was printed in a local newspaper. Secondly, during that second conversation, I told the woman that I was simply recording history in a small town in Nebraska, and this had nothing to do with angering PETA. I told her this is what ranchers do in cattle country. They have to brand their cattle so they don’t get stolen, and if they do, the livestock is easily identified. Branding has been going on for probably 200 years, and she didn’t seem to understand that. That conversation ended with “I will not print a retraction” because it was neither a mistake or something that needed to be clarified. There weren’t any other calls from PETA. It never bothered me again. But I have to wonder, they could have threatened the Denver Post, the Albuquerque Journal or the Dallas Morning News, but they chose to pick on a small weekly paper in South Dakota. I stood by that edition and would do the same all over again. Besides, the story was about the high school boys, not the branding.
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Reigniting Hope March 13, 2020, was the last day of “normal” for many North Dakotans. Within days we saw schools close, employees sent home, and changes to our most basic routines. As we learned terms like social distancing and PPE, we were slowly becoming aware of how our lives were being altered. We watched as neighbors reached out to one another, offering to share needed supplies or to pick up and deliver groceries and medications to those at highest risk. Parents took walks with their children identifying homes and businesses decorated with hearts. This “World of Hearts” movement spread hope across the country signifying that we are all in this together. Unfortunately, as spring turned to summer and summer to fall the impacts of the pandemic have been persistent and substantial. We moved from the hope a World of Hearts delivered to divisive arguments of masks and debated responsibilities. However, we have the power to reignite the hope, connectedness and support our neighbors displayed months ago. For example, as parents, we recog-
nize the tremendous impact the pandemic is having on our children. The 2020 pandemic will be the defining moment of this generation much like 9-11 was for the generation before. Every day we have an opportunity to shape this event for our children, ensuring they look back and identify gains more than losses. As we continue living amid this pandemic and enter the holiday season, we are reminded of the importance of hope, empathy and gratitude. Feeling socially connected is more important than ever. Check in with family, friends, and neighbors as many are struggling with isolation, stress, anxiety and loneliness. We can make a difference in getting them help. Resources are available at www. behavioralhealth.nd.gov/covid-19 or www.parentslead.org/covid-19. For free crisis counseling call Project Renew at 701-223-1510. Submitted by Pamela Sagness, who lives in Bismarck, is the director of the North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Behavioral Health Division.
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EPA approves two five-year Dicamba registrations; extends another The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the approval of two new five-year Dicamba registrations and extended the registration of an additional Dicamba product for over-the-top (OTT) use on Dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans. All of the registrations include new control measures to manage off-site movement. The two new approved products are XtendiMax with VaporGrip Technology and Engenia Herbicide and the registration of Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology has been extended. The registrations will expire in 2025. “The EPA has reviewed available information and science and has conducted assessments to ensure any concerns expressed by the latest court decision have been addressed,” Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said. “We appreciate the certainty this gives our farmers in order to make plans for the next growing season. This decision gives growers more options when choosing products to control
herbicide-resistant weeds.” EPA’s registration contains the following control measures to manage off-site movement: • Requires an approved pH-buffering agent (also called Volatility Reduction Agent or VRA) be tank mixed with OTT Dicamba products prior to all applications to control volatility. • Requires a downwind buffer of 240 feet and 310 feet in areas where listed species are located. • Prohibits OTT application of Dicamba on soybeans after June 30 and cotton after July 30. • Simplifies the label and use directions so that growers can more easily determine when and how to properly apply Dicamba. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture will review the labels once they are submitted as part of the state registration process. To view the final registration of the dicamba products, visit docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0492 at www. regulations.gov.
By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent Slurping Soup As the weather gets colder and I feel more like hibernating, it brings thoughts of warm, steaming, fresh, homemade soup. For some people there is nothing better. It’s connected to shorter days and comfort in coldness. By the first snow fall or the chillier days, people tend to start making soups more often to warm the chill out of their body. Whether you slurp it from a spoon, drink it from the bowl or cup, or make it so thick you eat it with a fork, soup is enjoyed by many. With social media being so popular, I often see people posting recipes or comments about soup every fall. When I first started seeing these recipes, it surprised me to see people posting to use canned broth for soups. It is something that I had never thought of, as the broth was always homemade in my home as far as I remember. Both my mother and my grandmother would use meat and bones to make their homemade soup base and use the base for a variety of soup options. In fact, soups come in such variety, that you could have a soup every day, and it would take a LONG time before you would need to repeat a type of soup or even an ingredient for that matter. It can be a broth-based soup or a creamy soup. You can put in the main ingredient or ingredients you like best. You can add fresh, frozen, or dried herbs from your garden. You can add any spices you like in the amounts you like. You have complete control over sodium content. Cheese can be added to the soup itself or melted on top. You can pair soup with tons of other foods to add to the enjoyment of the meal. The possibilities are endless. If you read my column every week, you have probably concluded that a lot of my favorite memories center around food. I think it’s because food has so many senses connected with it that my brain tends to remember those moments more. One of my vivid memories from childhood is of my maternal grandmother making homemade hamburger soup when she would be over at our house. I thought it was just a given that Grandma made this soup for my cousins as well, but I found out after we had all grown up that Grandma made different soups for different families according to the ingredients they typically had on hand. In our house, the soup just happened to be made from ground beef and vegetables because of the beef cattle Dad
raised and the garden Mom had every year. Soup has continued to be a staple in my family. In fact, my son requests homemade chicken noodle soup every year for his birthday. So, as requested, I make a large pot of soup for his family birthday party. He often tells people, “Don’t be surprised if you come to my birthday party. We always have chicken noodle soup. That’s just what we do.” I have no idea when the tradition started or even why. He just decided one year that’s what he wanted to have for his birthday meal and has stuck with it ever since. It works for me. The process for my soups is very simple. It’s something anyone can do. Are they gourmet? Not really. Are they tasty? Depends on your likes, but the great thing about the process is that soups don’t need much science behind them. One ingredient doesn’t necessarily depend on the others in order for the soup to turn out correctly. It’s just a matter of what tastes good together and adding ingredients according to the time they need to cook so all ingredients finish at the same time. I will share my process with you, and maybe you will be inspired to try your own. Chicken Noodle Soup: 1. In a large pot, add whole, raw, chicken breasts (as many as you would like 3-4 will make a large amount of soup). Fill pot with as much water as you need to get the desired amount of soup. Bring to a boil. 2. As the water is coming to a boil, chop onions and celery. Add to the water. 3. While chicken is cooking, chop the other desired vegetables. Can be carrots, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. Just make sure the vegetables are all about the same size. 4. Boil chicken breasts until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit when tested with a food thermometer. Remove chicken from the broth with tongs. Chop into bite size pieces. (Sometimes there is a film that develops from boiling the chicken. Just skim it off with a spoon and discard if you don’t want to keep it. I don’t usually skim mine, and it looks and tastes fine when soup is all done.) 5. Add dense vegetables like carrots, cooking until just about fork tender. 6. Add chicken back into the soup along with the other quicker cooking vegetables. 7. Add the noodles you would like and cook according to time directions on the box or recipe (if making homemade noodles). 8. When vegetables are done, add
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Trapped in Grain Bin- Steps to Take for Rescue When Trapped in a Grain Bin With the end of cropping season, growers are busy either loading the grain bins or hauling the grain to the elevators. People who work with grain – loading it, unloading it, and moving it from bin to bin, need to know about the hazards of flowing grain and what steps are needed to rescue a person trapped in a grain bin.
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herbs from the garden or pantry. Fresh dill is my FAVORITE along with parsley and cutting celery. Don’t cook most herbs too long, as they will lose their flavor. 9. Once everything has a chance to meld together for a minute or two, dish up and ENJOY! Hamburger Veggie Soup: 1. The same process as the chicken soup, except I boil lean ground beef instead of chicken. Ground beef needs to reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. (I just chop the hamburger up in the water with a large cooking spoon instead of removing it like the chicken.) 2. All other instructions stay the same, except I sometimes add potatoes since I don’t usually add noodles to this one, but both work, so you sure could do either if you wanted to. Make sure to add the potatoes with the carrots and have them all about the same size so they cook in about the same amount of time. As you can see, there is no salt added. I purposely leave it out and let people add their preferred amount. You can also add the desired amount of meat, vegetables, water and herbs. No matter what you try, you can always change it or make it different next time. That’s the great thing about soups! Whether you make a thick soup or thin soup, it’s important to consider food safety when making the soup. The meat still needs to be cooked to a safe temperature. To cool your soup, it’s essential to cool it in the refrigerator in a shallow pan: 2 inches deep for thicker soup and 3 inches deep for thin brothbased soup. Bacteria can grow in the food if it’s is not cooled down quickly enough. Bacteria leads to foodborne illness. So, it’s best to be safe. Even though I refer to not having an exact recipe, some people prefer to use one. That can be just as good and just as fun. For those of you who like the preciseness of recipes, NDSU Extension has a variety that are easy to follow and taste delicious. You can find them at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/ recipes/soups-salads. It might be worth it to try the fresh, homemade bread bowl recipe I had in my column a few weeks ago if you make a creamy or thicker soup. If you have any questions about soups or where to find the recipes, feel free to stop in our office at the Cavalier County Courthouse, call 256-2560, or email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu. Whether you decide to use my method, come up with your own, or try a tested recipe, I hope you find comfort and warmth when you slurp your soup.
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Check out the quick tips below. If you come upon a grain engulfment, shut off all equipment around the bin site and turn off the electric power to the site. • Call 911 immediately and indicate that it is a possible grain bin engulfment so emergency rescue can bring the appropriate equipment for extraction. • Do not attempt to enter the grain bin alone to try to save the individual. You are putting yourself in harm’s way and may endanger the individual who is trapped even more. • If an individual is completely engulfed in the grain, you may want to turn on the bin aeration system to help get air to the trapped person. However, if it is cold out, turning the fans on may result in the trapped person getting hypothermia. • If an individual is completely engulfed, you may want to open the sides of the grain bin to start the grain flowing out to speed the recovery process. You can achieve this by using a loader bucket, cutting torches or metal cutting saws to cut out U- or V- shaped holes equally spaced around the bin. This will allow the grain to flow evenly out the sides and prevent the bin from collapsing on top of the trapped individual. I • If the individual is trapped in grain but not fully emerged, stay where you can visually see the person and continue communication to keep the individual alert and responsive.
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• Do not go in by yourself to rescue the individual as you also may get trapped or you could cause the trapped individual or yourself to become completely submerged in the grain. • Once help arrives and safety harnesses are in place and tied off, rescuers can begin to enter the grain bin to rescue the trapped individual. The rescue team will need to build a wall around the trapped individual so they can start removing grain from around the trapped individual and the wall will keep the grain from flowing back on Rescue teams need to have someone outside the bin who has a visual of what is going on so if a problem occurs that individual can react and call for additional help if needed. • Do not attempt to pull an individual from trapped grain as the force of the grain pushing down on the person can cause severe bodily damage, which could include spinal column damage. • Once the individual has enough grain removed around him or her, secure a safety harness so the person won’t sink deeper into the grain. • Once the trapped individual is free, he or she can be raised up and taken to safety for medical evaluation. For more in-depth information, see the full NDSU Extension Publication “Caught in the Grain!” https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ publications/crops/caught-in-thegrain (Source: Kenneth Hellevang, NDSU Agricultural Engineer)
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Langdon blood drive brings in 57 volunteers on October 19
Langdon community hosted a blood drive with Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, on October 19 at St. Alphonsus Church which helped collect a total of 55 units of blood products for patients in need. A total of 57 individuals volunteered to donate blood, and 48 individuals were able to donate at the Vitalant blood drive on October 19. A total of eight donors also came forward to donate Power Red Cells (2RBC) which collects two units of red blood cells while returning platelets, plasma and a saline solution back to the donor. Vitalant expressed their gratitude to 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. Vitalant strives to keep a 5-day supply of every blood type on the shelf at all times to be able to meet the needs of patients across the region. Donations from O-negative donors, the universal blood type, are especially important this time of year due to increased accidents and trauma cases. Vitalant is the only blood provider to nearly 70 hospitals across the region. The blood supply is dependent on selfless donations from volunteer donors to ensure the lifesaving needs of the region are met. About 30 percent of Vitalant’s
blood supply goes to cancer patients across the region, and one in seven people entering the hospital will need blood. Those relying on blood in the region receive that lifesaving blood from Vitalant. Donors can make a convenient appointment to give blood at www.bloodhero.com or by calling 877-25-VITAL. With each donation, donors receive a free total cholesterol test and earn points in Vitalant’s donor rewards program. Blood donation takes about an hour from check-in to refreshments. Donors can save about 20 minutes by completing their Health History Questionnaire the day they donate on www.vitalant.org.
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Devotions by community pastors
This devotion is submitted by Pastor Don Barsness of Salem Bible Church
“Marking Time” We seem to be a people prone to marking time. Birthdays, anniversaries, elections -- name an event and we’ll measure time by it. My friend’s grandfather homesteaded McLean county farmland in the early 1900’s. The Homestead Certificate is dated April 20, 1908, and bears the signature of President Theodore Roosevelt. The family heirloom is an insightful piece of history. You might be interested to note how the United States government marked the date of the President’s signature. I quote, “Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the twentieth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eight and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and thirtysecond.” Did you catch that? The U.S. government measured time from two historic events -- the birth of Jesus Christ and the birth of our nation. 1908 identifies the time one-thousand nine hundred and eight years after the birth of Jesus. The calendar system used refers to the One who claims to be God’s Son and the Savior of the world. Along with this reference to Jesus Christ, the government land deed links official activity to our nation’s birth. Here, the year 1908 is identified as following our independence from England by 132 years. That’s right -- 1776 plus 132 equals 1908. 112 years after the signing of that 1908 Homestead Certificate by President Roosevelt, I would encourage our reflection on the significance of how we “mark time.” At the time of Roosevelt’s presidency, our nation held a common knowledge of the God of the Bible and a belief in the certainty of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ. Faith was not unanimous, but there was a consensus that God was active in our lives and in our country. U.S. history was understood as a record of God’s grace being poured out on a fledgling democracy. The acknowledgment of God’s blessing was public confession. People of Christian faith understood that government is meant to administer God’s grace to our nation and beyond. In the birth of Jesus Christ, God’s grace is direct. God has given His Son to be our Savior. God acts toward us in a firsthand engagement. Depending on God’s direct grace for spiritual life and welfare, people of faith cherish the treasure that is their salvation in Jesus Christ. In the birth of our nation, God’s grace is indirect. As flawed people working with imperfect systems, our hope of honoring God and blessing our fellow man is contingent on God. We recognize and confess our sins against God and each other, and we pray as Jesus taught us to pray, “forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” So whether directly or indirectly dependent on God, we acknowledge our need of God’s unmerited favor. Whether we are marking time by the eternal blessings of salvation through Jesus Christ or by the temporary privileges of living in the United States of America, we humbly confess our reliance on God. At its best, patriotism is a citizen’s stewardship of God’s indirect and mediated grace to the nation. As we’re marking time with this election, I invite you to confirm your allegiance to the God who saves us personally and has favored us nationally.
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Effective Immediately: All in-town trips have to be called in no later than the business day before the trip. This is due to the cleaning protocol we have established for the vehicles. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. In-town transit hours are from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. We are limited in what we can handle due to cleaning and driver shortage so please don’t be upset if we ask you to change your appointment. ALL passengers are required to wear a mask. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak our out-of-town trips will be limited to doctor appointments only. Patrons will be allowed to eat but shopping will not be allowed. Please call early with your appointments for out-of-town trips as we can only get 2 passengers on with the “social distancing” guidelines.
All activities, including foot care, have been cancelled. Access to the Langdon Senior Center is limited to staff and deliveries.
Redeemer Lutheran November 2 - ND is 131 years young Church North Dakota’s 131st Anniversa- Convention with 75 delegates was 823 9th Ave, Langdon Pastor Rev. Mark Chepulis
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ry of Statehood is on Monday, November 2, 2020. At 3:40 p.m. ET, on November 2, 1889, President Harrison signed the Proclamation of Admission for North Dakota and South Dakota. The President shuffled the paperwork and signed the documents blindly, so it is not known which state’s documents were signed first. Now a State Historical site and the state’s oldest surviving courthouse, the Stutsman County Courthouse is considered the birthplace of statehood because it was there where meetings were first held in 1885 to discuss the division of Dakota Territory. A Constitutional
held in Bismarck from July 4 to August 17, 1889. Then, on October 1, 1889, with only men allowed to vote, the new constitution was approved with 77% of the 35,548 votes cast in favor of statehood. The population of the state was approximately 190,000. On the ballot at the same time was an article related to the prohibition of alcoholic beverages. It was approved on a vote of 18,552 (51.6%) to 17,393 (48.4%). North Dakota remained a legally dry state until a 1932 referendum abolished state prohibition laws. The sale of hard liquor was banned until another referendum was passed in 1936.
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By Carrie Hope Principal St. Alphonsus Catholic School
Michael Kartes, son of Shonna Kartes and Dan Kartes, and a 2020 graduate of Langdon Area High School graduated Marine boot camp on September 25, 2020. He was recruited by Gunnery Sergeant Landry through the Grand Forks recruiting office and joined the Delayed Entry Program on May 17, 2019. Michael recently completed 13 weeks of recruit training with the Third Training Battalion, Kilo Company, Platoon 3234 at MCRD San Diego where he graduated active duty with the rank of Private. He will continue with his training over the next few months before being assigned to a duty station.
Munich releases honor roll The following is a list of both the “A” & “B” Honor Roll students for the 4th quarter of the 20202021 School Year. To be on the “A” Honor Roll, a student must obtain a quarterly GPA of 3.5 or higher, have no grade below a B- and no more than one letter grade below an A-. To be on the “B” Honor Roll, a student must obtain a quarterly GPA of 3.0-3.49, have no letter grade below a C- and no more than one grade below a BSeniors A – Dawson Biby and Jagger Worley B – Lauren Baril, Isak Dease, Drew McArthur, Caleb Woodrow and Cooper Zimmer Juniors A – Whitney Pankratz and Ash-
ley Perry B – Shaun Goeser and Jacob Pollestad Sophomores A – Taryn Amble, Amelia Hall, Patrick Haus, Paul Haus and Halle Jabs B – Markus Kingzett and Leeana Shackelford Freshman A – Nickolas Kingzett and Emmy Pankratz B – Levi Woodrow Eighth A – Cody Amble, Payton Hall and Natalie Perry Seventh A – Zach Estenson and Tanner McDonald B – Max Brown, Chloe Foster and Kade Hansen
We have seen many events and gatherings cancelled in 2020, but Santa is still coming to Cavalier during the 35th Annual Santa Parade on Saturday, November 28, 2020! Just as in previous years, the parade will be held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving Day and will begin at 5:00 p.m. The route will start at the Cavalier Arena and go north on Division Street, proceed west on Main Street, and finally roll through the parking lot at Wedgewood Manor. The theme of this year’s parade is “A Very Scary Christmas”; you can expect dazzling displays from area businesses, organizations, and good old St. Nick himself! Parade organizers debated whether to host the parade during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of finding reasons not to hold the event, they looked for changes they could make so the parade could safely carry on. These changes will only affect the parade participants rather than the spectators, but the parade organizers would like to remind those who watch the parade to socially distance themselves from others or wear a mask when social distancing is not possible. “The Santa Parade brings so much joy and happiness to so many folks that live in or come to Cavalier. I think we can all agree that 2020 could use more joy and happiness, so we had to find a way to make the Santa Parade work,” said Chris
Berry, one of the parade organizers. “Thanks to our brisk North Dakota weather our spectators socially distance naturally, but we are really pushing for parade participants to register ahead of time so we can stick to the recommendations set by the CDC and the Public Health Department.” Cavalier Mayor and parade organizer, Lacey Hinkle, says, “The Santa Parade has been such a huge success for Cavalier, we knew the show must go on. We look forward to having everyone come out and enjoy the parade in a COVID-friendly manner.” You can register for the 35th Annual Cavalier Santa Parade online at: https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/33NY6LV. Registration must be completed by November 25, 2020. If you have questions or need the registration information sent to you, email: cavsantaparade@gmail.com or call Chris Berry at 701-265-8336. Use your phone to scan the QR Code to register:
COVID-19 cannot stop the Santa Parade!
End of First Quarter Update I would like to take a moment to celebrate the end of a very successful and healthy first quarter of school! I am thankful for our teachers, staff, students, and parents for the hard work, support, and encouragement throughout this first quarter of our 100th school year. We sure didn’t expect a 100th year like this – with masks, social distancing, and lots of logistics – but we’re right in the middle of it, navigating it the best we can. We feel extremely lucky to have kept COVID-19 out of our building’s student and teacher populations. We have not had to shift any classes to distance learning. Conferences – This past week we held Parent/Teacher Confer-
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ences. We felt it was important for parents to meet face-to-face with teachers, so we made that happen safely by using masks and social distancing. The majority of our parents have not been inside the school this year, with the exception of the first day of school drop-off. It was nice to have them see the changes and wonderful updates we have made to the school and be able to discuss their child’s education path with teachers. Fundraising Update – Our Little Caesar’s pizza fundraiser was a great success, even during this time of social distancing. The money raised will support our hot lunch program. We were able to sell just under 600 pizza kits. We appreciate the continued support for our school. Our next fundraiser, coming up in January, is the Catholic United Financial raffle ticket sale. We will be selling tickets starting at the end of January and run through the
whole month of February. This fundraiser is wonderful for our school as 100% of the sales stays with St. Alphonsus School. Federal Dollars – We applied for and were accepted into the Emergency Summer Food Program. Through this program all students in grades K-8 will be receiving free breakfast and lunch. This took effect on the first day of school, August 20, 2020, and will run through December 31, 2020. This program was opened to help families through the COVID crisis. As we start to move through the second quarter, we will continue with all of the necessary plans and procedures to help keep everyone happy, healthy, and here in person! Carrie Hope is in her 2nd year as principal at St. Alphonsus School. She can be reached at carrie.hope@ k12.nd.us or at 701-256-2354. St. Alphonsus School is celebrating its 100th school year.
Baesler: Schools getting new $33.8M for pandemic costs State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, on Oct. 28, announced $33.8 million in new aid for North Dakota’s schools, which may be spent on mental health support, technology, building ventilation improvements, and other needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The “resiliency grants” are the latest installment of a school pandemic aid package that has totaled almost $94 million to date. The sum includes $30.1 million that was distributed to schools in April; another $30 million endorsed by North Dakota lawmakers in September; and Wednesday’s approval of another $33.8 million in school assistance. “The $94 million provided to schools by the state provides muchneeded money for our teachers, and into the classrooms, where it can do the most good,” Baesler said. Schools also may use the last two aid packages on a much broader range of needs, Baesler said. Originally, the $30 million September aid infusion could be spent only on school staffing expenses, such as salaries for increased custodial and public health needs. “This money, and the flexibility in using it that the Legislature has provided, is especially welcome to our North Dakota schools,” Baesler said. Baesler said the funds may be used to offer mental health counseling for students and staff; professional development for pandemic-related issues; to upgrade technology infrastructure, which is
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needed to improve schools’ ability to offer distance learning; and to improve school ventilation systems to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The money still may be used for personnel costs. “I met with several local school administrators, and they indicated that technology and mental health supports were the most important priorities,” Baesler said. “There has been higher-than-expected demand on streaming, hardware capacity, bandwidth, and distance learning curriculum. The ability to provide meaningful distance learning is crucial to our students’ education.” Each North Dakota public school district, regardless of size, will get at least $30,000 from the new $33.8 million aid package. Each district will also get about $251 per student. Under this formula, the Bismarck
school district, for example, will get $3.42 million; Fargo, $2.91 million; West Fargo, $2.89 million; Minot, $1.96 million; and Grand Forks, $1.94 million. The North Dakota Legislature’s Budget Section on Wednesday approved a request to allow the state Department of Public Instruction to allocate the $33.8 million to schools, and to provide added spending flexibility for the $63.8 million sum. The Budget Section is an interim committee that includes Republican and Democratic legislative leaders, and members of the state House and Senate appropriations committees. The money comes from federal emergency pandemic aid that Congress approved in March. Some of that assistance was first allocated to other North Dakota agencies.
Darrol Hoffman of the Langdon Fire Department came to visit with the K-8 grade St. Alphonsus Students about fire safety. The students enjoy their visit and would like to say Thank You for taking the time to visit with them. Baby Registry Jocelyn & Taylor Jennings Baby Girl Due: January 14 Shower: November 1
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FOOTBALL Cardinals roll Tommies 43-6 for first playoff win
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Cards now head to playoff semifinals Nov. 7 after Oakes forfeits due to COVID-19
By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer
The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals football team began what they hope will be a playoff run that will result in another State Class A Football Championship when they hosted the Thompson Tommies in the opening round on October 24. Despite a couple of red zone turnovers, the Cardinals still had no problem with the Tommies, as the Cards defense again was rock solid in a 43-6 win. That puts the Cardinals record at 10-0 on the season, and their next game in the quarterfinals versus Oakes is now a win by forfeit. The Tornadoes had a player test positive for COVID-19 and were forced to end their season because of it. Langdon-EdmoreMunich now advances to the semifinals against either Minot Ryan or Shiloh Christian at home on November 7. This also puts them one win away from advancing to their fourth straight Dakota Bowl. The game got underway with the Cardinals stopping Thompson on their opening drive then going in to score on a six yard run from Simon Romfo. Simon was on point the whole game throwing three touchdown passes in the second quar-
ter - the first two to Carter Tetrault and Grant Romfo, and the third had some razzle dazzle. With time running down to near halftime, Cardinals coach Josh Krivarchka pulled a play from the deep in the playbook. It turned out to be a perfectly run hook and ladder, with Simon throwing a 13 yard pass to Grant, who then pitched it to Markus Kingzett, who streaked down the left sideline to score with 16 seconds left in the half. In the second half the Cardinals used a bruising run game with their offensive line of Alex Cluchie, Cooper Zimmer, Jack Romfo, Alex Gellner, Gage Goodman and Mason Romfo blowing open some huge holes to add two more TDs - a Grant Romfo run in the third and a Simon Romfo run in the fourth. Simon finished going 15-22 passing with 183 yards and three touchdown throws. He also ran for 108 yards on 15 carries. The receiving stats were almost perfectly distributed between four players: Kingzett and Tucker Welsh each had 45 yards while Grant Romfo had 44 and Tetrualt 39. One bright spot for Thompson was eighth grader Jake Starcevic had nine catches for 88 yards.
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LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 43, THOMPSON 6 T -- 0 6 0 0 -- 6 LEM -- 8 22 7 6 -- 43 LEM -- Simon Romfo 6 run (S. Romfo pass to Markus Kingzett) LEM -- Carter Tetrualt 14 pass from S. Romfo (Tucker Welsh pass from S. Romfo) T -- Jake Starcevic 9 pass from Kyle Odenbach (Pass failed) LEM -- Kingzett 43 pass from S. Romfo (Pass failed) LEM -- Grant Romfo 6 run (S. Romfo kick) LEM -- S. Romfo 17 run (Kick failed) Rushing -- LEM: Simon Romfo 15-108, Grant Romfo 7-29, Carter Tetrualt 4-29; T: Sam Roller 1039, Kyle Odenbach 10-26, Gavin Bohlman 3-12 Passing -- LEM: S. Romfo 15-22183-1 3 TD's; T: Odenbach 11-20102-0 1 TD Receiving -- LEM: Tucker Welsh 3-45, Markus Kingzett 2-45, G. Romfo 5-44, Tetrault 4-39; T: Jake Starcevic 9-88, Logan Maus 2-14
Markus Kingzett leaps high to deflect the pass to Tyler Cunningham in the Cards win over Thompson. Photo by Larry Stokke
Mason Romfo and Alex Cluchie team up to tackle Max Roller from Thompson. Photo by Larry Stokke
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Girls (5000 Meters) 209 runners Kate Sillers - 63rd place - 22:24 Jane Sillers – 75th place – 22:44
Brock Freer – 54th place – 19:00 Tucker Regner – 68th place – 19:19 Caleb Hetler - 183rd place – 22:24
Lauren Baril – 172nd place – 16:02 Team Results: 24. Langdon Area/ Edmore/Munich - 642
Edward Freer – 207th place – 23:18 Adam Hart (9) – 234th place – 25:58 Team Results: 19. Langdon Area/ Edmore/Munich - 539
Alexa Schneider – 122nd place – 24:12
Boys (5000 Meters) 244 runners
Mason Christianson – 33rd place - 18:16
Kartheek Chapara – 201st place – 23:08
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VOLLEYBALL
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Lady Cards extend winning streak to 12, while ending Spoilers streak at 10 By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer
The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals volleyball team finally started to see their busy schedule slow down a bit when they played Grafton on October 27. The Lady Cards, who had been playing an average of four matches a week in just about the last month, swept the Spoilers 3-0 in set scores of 2517, 25-20 and 25-17. The match win stretches out the Cardinals winning streak to 12 in a row, while stopping Grafton's winning streak at 10. Langdon-Edmore-Munich is now 15-2 on the year, and they will close their regular season schedule with two Region 4 conference match ups - at home versus Benson County on October 31 then at North Star to determine the top seed for the Region 4 Tournament in Cando on November 2. The Lady Cards were once again ranked fourth in the latest Class B Girls Volleyball Poll, behind Linton-HMB, Thompson and
Oakes. In their match at Grafton, the two teams matched each other point for point in the early going before the Cardinals pulled away late in the first set, in a theme that would last all evening. The Spoilers are blessed with a ton of height on their team this season with three girls that play the front row at or over six feet tall, and this was one of the rare times the Lady Cards were the shorter squad. But that did not phase them, as Lexi Olson and Morgan Freije were on fire most of the night on some great sets from Jalynn Swanson. Olson finished the match with a game high 15 kills followed right behind by Freije with 14. Swanson had 37 assists, a high number for a three set match. Cardinals senior Kaylee Lowery also had her fastball going from the serving line with seven service aces to lead all players, plus she added six kills and a stuff block. Grafton was led by Julia Dusek
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LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 25-25-25 GRAFTON 17-20-17 Kills: LEM: Lexi Olson 15, Morgan Freije 14, Kaylee Lowery 6, Cora Badding 4, Raelyn Klindt 2, McKenna Schneider 1; G: Julia Dusek 9, Jade Moe 5, Cassie Erickson 3, Walker DeMers 2, Anna Carignan 2, Katie Torgerson 1 Assists -- LEM: Jalynn Swanson 37 Stuff Blocks -- LEM: Olson 3, Freije 1, Lowery 1; G: Erickson 3, DeMers 1, Moe 1 Aces -- LEM: Lowery 7, Swanson 3, Olson 2, Morgan Thielbar 2, Halle Jabs 2; G: Carignan 2, Hannah Anderson 1 Unforced Errors: LEM: 23; G: 12 with 9 kills and five from Jade Moe. Both teams played great defense in the match, which led to some very exciting rallies, with most won by the Cards.
Prairie Doc® Perspectives: Let’s get some sleep
ing the day rather than right before bedtime. We sleep better if we avoid eating large meals within two to three hours of going to bed. But this doesn’t By Andrew Ells- mean we must go to bed hungry. We worth, M.D. can reach for a small healthy snack like carrot sticks or apple slices. It can also Indeed, there is a lot we can worry help to keep a regular schedule and about in the world today. It can be so have a bedtime ritual, such as brushing easy to let those problems invade our our teeth after that final snack. thoughts as we try to get some sleep. Reduce caffeine and alcohol conIdeally, our bedrooms are sanctuaries sumption, especially near bedtime. of peace and quiet and places of rest. And when stressed, we can prepare for But televisions, phones, computers, better sleep if we take time to relax by and other devices bring the world and gentle stretching, meditation, prayer, or its problems to our beds, and this is not deep breathing. healthy. We can help ourselves by changing Sleep is one of the best ways to help our behaviors, but if we experience keep our immune system strong to persistent heartburn or reflux, restless fight off infection and illnesses. And legs, snoring, daytime fatigue, or use now more than ever, it is important to the bathroom frequently at night, it’s give our bodies the best chance at fight- time to visit the doctor for assistance. ing off a cold, flu, and disease. Adults Finally, it helps to keep the bedroom need seven to eight hours of sleep ev- comfortable, quiet, dark, and cool. Deery night, while teenagers and elemen- spite all their conveniences, consider tary children need nine to ten hours. removing those electronic devices from Regular exercise is one way to help the bedroom. Screen time before bed, us sleep better. It is best to exercise dur-
whether watching television, phones or laptops is a large and growing reason for insomnia. The bright light from screens tricks our minds into thinking it is daytime so be sure to use the night filter to decrease the amount of light they emit. And, since our bedroom is meant for sleeping, why not set a firm time to turn off all the devices for the day. “You better get up; people die in their sleep.” That’s what my dad would say when he was trying to get me out of bed as a teenager. While true, the reverse is also valid, people can die from problems stemming from lack of sleep. So, let’s get some sleep and stay healthy out there people! Andrew Ellsworth, M.D. is part of The Prairie Doc® team of physicians and currently practices family medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. For free and easy access to the entire Prairie Doc® library, visit www.prairiedoc.org and follow Prairie Doc® on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show streamed most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.
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Jake’s take on sports By Jake Kulland
COVID-19 rears its ugly head in the football playoffs as Oakes has to forfeit their game in Langdon We start with some sad news this week - for the second time this football post season, a team has had to forfeit a playoff game. It happened in the opening round with St. John having to forfeit a 9-Man game at LaMoure, and now it has hit again when Oakes informed LangdonEdmore-Munich that they would have to cancel their game with the Cardinals in the quarterfinals in the Class A 11-Man Playoffs. In both cases, a player tested positive for COVID-19, and the majority of the other players were deemed close contacts. The Cards, who won their firstround game versus Thompson 436, now move on with the forfeit to the semifinals, playing at home November 7 against either Minot Ryan or Shiloh Christian. It's a sad situation for both sides - that Oakes had to, in effect, cancel their season and the Cardinals not being able to play a game which they very badly wanted to play. It's a pretty scary time of year, when one positive COVID case ends a team's season just like that. We pray that all area teams in the postseason stay healthy to get to the finish line. Lady Cards near the postseason on a 12-match winning streak Girls volleyball is getting ready to being its postseason, and the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals are on quite a roll as tournament time nears. After a sweep win over Grafton on October 27, the Lady Cards have won 12 matches
in a row. They finish their regular season at home versus Benson County the afternoon of October 31 then play for the top seed of the Region 4 Tournament at North Star in Cando November 2. The Region 4 Tourney will begin with play-in matches on November 6, then the tournament will officially start with a new format on November 10-14. This year, again to keep social distancing down as best we can, the regional tournaments across the state will not be played at one site. They instead will be played at the higher seed over three nights. So, for example, if the Lady Cards would get the top seed in the tournament, they would be hosting three possible matches on November 10, 12, and 14, and there will be four first round matches at four sites on November 10. It's going to be a wild week, and let's hope again that everyone gets through as healthy as possible. Hockey practice begins at Dakota Spirit Arena After a very successful camp on October 22-23, the Langdon Blades hockey teams are set to begin practice on November 2. Most divisions will not begin until December, but practice makes perfect so that part of the teams' seasons is ready to roll. The Langdon Blades junior gold team will begin their year at West Fargo, a new team in the league this year, on December 5. A team from Minot is also new to the junior gold league this season. Langdon girls hockey will have its first game on December 12 at Fargo. West Fargo is also new to the league on the girls side this year. We will have much more on hockey and winter sports in the weeks ahead here in the Republican. "See ya!" next week!
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Reminders from the Langdon Sanitation Dept. – This Fall Season
1. For Langdon residents: there is a large red container located at the entrance of the Langdon Transfer Station for your compost material. This includes grass, leaves, and all garden wastes. This includes pumpkins and corn stalks. Remember, these items will not be picked up with your regular trash. This container will be in place until Dec. 4, 2020, when, at that time, it will be removed for the season. 2. For the City of Munich Residents: your compost container is located at the Munich County Shop on the east edge of Munich. The container in Munich will be in place until Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, where at that time, it will be removed for the season. Remember, these compost items will not be picked up with your regular trash. 3. From Nov. 1, 2020, until April 30, 2021, the Langdon Transfer Station will be on their winter schedule for waste disposal. Days and hours of operation are as follows: Wednesday Afternoons Only! 1–4:30 p.m. After Oct. 31, the Transfer Station will be closed on Saturdays until next May. 4. Due to the Veterans Day holiday, garbage pickup for the City of Munich and all rural pickups, scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, will be on Tuesday, November 12 for this one week only. Garbage pickup for the residents of Langdon collected by Waste Management will see no change in pickup date or time for Friday, Nov. 13. 5. Due to Veteran’s Day, the Langdon Transfer Station will be open from 1-4:30 p.m on Tuesday, instead of Wednesday, November 11. 5. Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday, garbage pickup for the residents and businesses in Langdon that are picked up by the City of Langdon, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 26, will be picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Garbage pickup for the residents of Langdon collected by Waste Management will have their garbage picked up on Saturday, Nov. 28 instead of Friday, Nov. 27, beginning at 6:00 a.m. Any questions, call the Sanitation Dept. at 256-2115. Thank you for your cooperation!
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of child care as a vital component in North Dakota’s infrastructure. With that in mind, the North Dakota Department of Human Services, in partnership with Child Care Aware of North Dakota, is launching a child care survey to assess the impact that COVID-19 has had on access and use of child care since March and to help better understand what working families may need going forward. The survey will provide lawmakers and agency officials with important data as they consider issues related to child care and the needs of young families. Who should take the survey? All North Dakota families whose household includes children ranging in age from newborn to 12 are encouraged to participate. The survey ends Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Families can access the short 10-minute online survey at www. ndchildcare.org. Families unable to complete the survey online can participate by calling 800-997-8515 and pressing 1 to speak to a Child Care Data and Referral Specialist. Department Executive Director Chris Jones urged families of young children to participate. “Access to high quality early childhood services strengthens our communities, our workforce and our families,” he said. “As businesses and schools strive to continue providing goods and services and a quality education to children during this pandemic, agencies are hearing anecdotally that many families continue to face child care challenges. We
want to collect more information directly from families on this important topic.” The department is responsible for child care licensing, quality and resource and referral. During the pandemic, the state has provided modified operating practices for child care providers licensed or certified by the state to help them operate as safely as possible. With support from Gov. Burgum, the state’s Emergency Commission and state lawmakers, the department has also invested over $40 million to date into the Child Care Emergency Operating Grant program to sustain access to child care services. The grants have helped over 850 child care providers, large and small, navigate the ups and downs of attendance, added health and safety practices and staffing challenges. For questions about taking the survey, contact Child Care Aware at survey@ndchildcare.org. Child Care Aware of North Dakota works with all parts of the child care delivery system in North Dakota. This includes resources, technical assistance and professional development to licensed home- and facility-based child care providers and those that want to start a child care business. Child Care Aware helps families evaluate care options, learn about child care licensing and develop an understanding of child care services. Communities and employers can also work with Child Care Aware to assess child care needs and implement strategies to recruit and retain child care for their residents and employees.
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Business and Professional Directory Swenson Blasting Mobile Unit
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Remove paint from anything and everything!
Contact Craig Swenson Shop: 701-256-3668 Cell: 303-877-1868
• Mosquito, Tick, Ant & Spider control for your yard or event
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24-Hour Toll Free Crisis Line 866.435.7490
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elderly housing units available
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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
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Brooks Funeral Home
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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
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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
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Optometrist
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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
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Rinde & Associates, PC
Pizza, burgers, pies, cookies, beer, coffee, soda
Brenda Rinde Samson, CPA Melissa Kemnitz, CPA Brennan Thorlakson, CPA
Mon.–Fri.: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Sun.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
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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.
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OSNABROCK COMMUNITY CALEB & BOB HETLER PAINTING Looking for exterior painting jobs LIVING CENTER 18 BED BASIC & RESPITE CARE FACILITY
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Public Notice
Page 12 – Monday, November 2, 2020
By Sam Easter EDITOR’S NOTE: In the early 1900s, the state had a “live free or die” culture that encouraged self-reliance and independence from fiercely loyal political partisanship. Now, an overwhelming majority identify as Republicans. How did the electorate change from voting for a Congressional delegation of Democrats? This series, produced by Forum News Service and the North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation, seeks to answer that question. North Dakota is a deep-red Republican state, but one with a state bank and a state mill and elevator — artifacts of a socialist past. It’s a land of sprawling farms, but increasingly tied to the petroleum industry. Its history runs through angry wheat farmers and Air Force bases and floods, nestled between mountains and Midwestern sensibilities. On Nov. 2, 2010, Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., was hours away from the end of his political career. He didn't know it for sure yet — he was clinging to a slim hope he might survive — but he could feel that the political tides, turn-
ing in North Dakota for decades, might finally drag him under. Before results came in, he wrote a concession speech. In just a few hours, he’d deliver it. Just a short walk away, at another Fargo Hotel, Rick Berg’s night was going well. The former state House majority leader — and now a GOP congressman-elect — was crowing about a sudden, seismic shift. "Two years ago, people wanted change,” Berg told the crowd. “But what they wanted was for Washington to change." They got their wish. Pomeroy's departure meant that, for the first time in three decades, the state's lone congressman wouldn't be a Democrat. And across the country, the Tea Party revolution was sweeping Democrats away. The GOP would pick up 63 U.S. House seats — the biggest power shift in the chamber in more than 60 years. This is the fifth and final installment in a series produced by Forum News Service and the North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation exploring North Dakota’s political history, all leading up to the events of the last few years — when a state run by Democrats suddenly became deep red. The series has charted the course nearly from statehood, beginning with
Cavalier County Republican
Earl Pomeroy and the Dem-NPL golden years
Gov. Bill Guy, in this early 1970s photo, stands with his successor, Gov. Art Link. Both were Democratic-NPL stalwarts who led during the party’s golden era (Courtesy State Historical Society of North Dakota, Item #0018-30-37). the rise of the Nonpartisan League — a prairie political rebellion built on farmers’ grievance — through the Depression years, the New Deal, the Cold War arrival of Air Force bases and the discovery of the state’s vast oil reserves. “Nothing stays the same, and so
North Dakota's economy changes,” Pomeroy said — like farms getting bigger, smaller towns withering and the arrival of an oil industry reshaping state politics. The knockout round came in 2010, but the GOP had been punching stronger for years. Opinions differ. Sen. Kevin Cramer,
the man who finally defeated the last Democratic incumbent in 2018, puts Democrats’ failures in less flattering terms. In his retelling, the party couldn’t read the economic tea leaves, and crucially lost rural areas as farms got bigger by backing the wrong farm policies. But there’s far more in the state’s sudden shift. The rise of conservative media has helped change the loyalties of small-town America, and political alignment is now as much urban-rural as have vs. have-not. And the racial demographics of the U.S. are shifting quickly, heightening many white voters’ deep-seated anxieties. Kylie Oversen, the DemocraticNPL chairwoman, knows precisely how hard a road the party has ahead. She ran for state tax commissioner in 2018 — the same office that boosted the careers of North Dakota’s last three Democratic senators. She didn’t win; but, she said, she has to believe that the party can return. Otherwise she wouldn’t be able to do her work. "As someone who's also been a candidate, it's not always winning that's been the most important success," she said. “It's changing the conversation, and making sure that voters have choices."
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Public Service Commission Common Pipeline Carriers Rulemaking
Case No. PU-20-398
Public Service Commission Energy Conversion Facility Siting Criteria Rulemaking
Case No. PU-20-422
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AND AMEND ADMINSTRATIVE RULES AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING October 21, 2020
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing to address proposed new Chapter 69-09-11 and proposed amendments to Article 69-06 of the North Dakota Administrative Code. A public hearing will be held on the proposed rules at:
Commission Hearing Room 12th floor, State Capitol Bismarck, North Dakota 10:00 a.m., Central Time Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The public is also encouraged to view the hearing electronically via https://psc.nd.gov/ public/meetings/live.php or listen telephonically by dialing 1-888-585-9008 with room code 259-316-322. A copy of the proposed rules, analyses, and statements may be obtained at or by writing the Public Service Commission, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 408, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0480, 701-328-2400, toll free 1-877-245-6685, Relay North Dakota TTY: 1-800-366-6888, or ndpsc@nd.gov. This information is also available to view on the Public Service Commission’s web site at www.psc.nd.gov under “Formal Actions/Case Search”. Oral or Written comments may be submitted to the Public Service Commission may be submitted to the above address, email, and phone numbers until the close of business on December 4, 2020. Interested persons may attend and submit comments at the hearing. If an interested person would like to provide remote input during the hearing, call 701-328-4081 to be placed on a list. On November 24, 2020, you will receive a call back in the order prescribed by the Commission. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the agency at the above telephone number or address at least 24 hours prior to the public hearing. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Julie Fedorchak Commissioner
Summons SUMMONS
Brian Kroshus Chairman
St. Alphonsus Monthly Family Homework Project For October was to get creative and decorate pumpkins. Our families did a great job! We are excited to be displaying these great pumpkins in our school!
Randy Christmann Commissioner
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF CAVALIER, IN DISTRICT COURT, NORTHEAST JUDICIAL DISTRICT James Rademacher and Karla Rademacher, Plaintiffs vs. Hypolite E. Dorval, a/k/a H. E. Dorval, Leonie Lebel Dorval, John F. Ramage, Ada Ramage, National Life Insurance Company, Gordon F. Ramage and Retta Ramage, Walter Ramage and Viola Ramage, Cavalier Estates, Inc., Endeco, Inc., formerly a/k/a Environmental Development Corporation of North Dakota, a/k/a EDC, Inc., Elaine Warton, LINCORP, Eleanora Roder, Beverly Moos and Kenneth Moos, Randy Roder and Sandra Thiel, Cavalier County, and such other persons known and unknown who may claim an interest
in the property described herein, Defendants THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the Complaint in this action, which is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned an Answer or other proper response within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM The substance of this action is to Quiet Title in the above-named Plaintiffs, in the following described real property: Lot Seven (7) and Eight (8), Block
Eight (8), Ramage’s Second Addition to the City of Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota, according to the Plat thereof recorded in the office of the County Recorder within and for Cavalier County, North Dakota, in Book PA page 122 and a Replat thereof recorded in Book PA page 122A, as corrected by a Certificate of Correction recorded in Book PA page 164. Dated this the 21st day of September, 2020. Angelo Mondragon - I.D. #09175 R. Scott Stewart PC 306 – 9th Avenue – P.O. Box 151 Langdon, ND 58249-0151 Telephone (701) 256-2851/Fax (701) 256-2852 E-mail: angelom@utma.com Attorney for the Plaintiff O19,26,N2 _______________________________
Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting held in fire hall October 26, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Darin Kaercher and Susan Fay Crockett. Also present Jason Busse, Jeff Hiller, Tom Beauchamp, Chelsea Graber, Adam Johnston - CCR, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney, Andrew Aarke – Moore Engineering, Gary Bimler, 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 October 12th, 2020, seconded by Susan Fay. All members voted in favor. Additions to Agenda: Correspondence: Department Reports: Street – J. Hiller reported they have been getting plows and buckets ready for winter. The tree project has been put on hold with the snow, not sure if they will get more this year or not. Water – J. Busse stated that the
tower inspection has come back and there will need to be some repairs done within the next few years; also reported that they found and repaired a leak today. Sanitation – T. Beauchamp reported the winter hours will start this week. Buds Welding made more roll off containers with the old paper recycling containers. There still has not been a burn. Activity Center – Chelsea reported all is well and that the new squat rack has arrived but has not been assembled. There has been good attendance for the laser tag game. Some discussion about the performances and pay rates for the part time employees at the A/C; It was agreed by the commission that what Chelsea and Susan Fay come up with will be acceptable. Fire – No report. Police – No report. Auditor Report – R. Hoffarth reported Rural Development was here today to do the 2021 budget review. The ad for the Deputy Auditor position will go in the paper this week and run for two weeks. Also,
still working on the 2019 Audit and got confirmation that the desks will be here on Wednesday. Unfinished Business: Oath of Office – Susan Fay was sworn into office as A/C/Police Commissioner. Maximum Tax Imposed – Ordinance #1.0805 – the seconded reading of the amended ordinance. Moore Engineering - Phase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) • Conference call was held with Quentin and Moore Engineering to get the defective work items competed. The earliest that this work will be completed due to weather is beginning of 2021 construction season. The next step is that Quam will send the City a letter of Commitment which will outline their proposed schedule and as a follow up Moore Engineering is going to request that Quam Construction clarify how the escrow account will be handled since they proposed it earlier this summer. Phase 2 – Sewer, Water, Strom Water Improvements – RD Project
Langdon City Commission Proceedings
Cavalier County Commissioners
have the following board position terms expiring: Water Board – (1) 3-year term Board members are compensated for meeting time and mileage. Any questions may be addressed to the Cavalier County Water Board Office at (701) 256-2220 Soils Committee – (1) 5-year term Board members are compensated for meeting time. Any questions may be addressed to the Cavalier County Tax Director at (701) 256-2289 Public Health District Board – (1) 5-year term Board members are compensated for meeting time. Any questions may be addressed to the Cavalier County Public Health at (701) 256-2402 Education Board – (2) 3-year terms Board members are compensated for meeting time. Any questions may be addressed to the Cavalier County Auditor at (701) 256-2229 All positions will be appointed by the Cavalier County Commissioners. You may send your letter of interest to: Cavalier County Auditor’s Office, 901 3rd St – Suite 15, Langdon, ND 58249 Letters of interest must be submitted by November 20, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
(Spruce Valley) We did get approval from USDA for the change order to add the sanitary sewer service to the contract with Spruce Valley by Shephard’s residence. L. Henry Made the motion to approve the change order, seconded by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor. Utility Bills – A long discussion was held as to how to proceed with the multiple businesses utility billing. Commission feels that every time this is discussed they do make headway; no decision was made and topic was tabled until next meeting. New Business: Building Permits - #5123 Arlene Short – Susan Fay made the motion to approve the building permit, seconded by L. Henry. All members voted in favor. PAYROLL & LIAB_______ 35,324.65 BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY______ __________________________ 20.00 BUD'S SERVICE PRODUCTS______ ________________________3,131.36 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE______ ________________________3,850.00
HI-WAY LAUNDRY_______ 258.45 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL_______ _________________________ 902.92 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL______________ 3,831.71 MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS___________________ 137.43 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES_ _________________________ 260.76 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER_ _______________________16,737.02 ONE-CALL CONCEPTS, INC._____ __________________________ 31.20 OTTERTAIL POWER CO.__ 5,504.55 SHARE CORPORATION (ATTN A.R.)_____________________ 171.53 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC________________ 277.50 VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC._____________________ 575.31 Review and Approval of Bills: L. Henry made the motion to approve all bills seconded by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor. Adjourn: With no other business L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting. Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor N2 _______________________________
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED – Maple Manor Care Center is hiring in their dietary department for morning and evening tray as well as morning and evening dishwasher. Apply in person. __________________________ S28Tf
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FOR RENT – House for rent. 3 bedrooms, one bath, large kitchen. In quiet neighborhood, great condition. Call for details 701-256-0309 or 701-256-0302. ____________________O19,26,N2Bt
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MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS – The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District is taking tree orders for spring 2021 plantings. If you are interested in putting in Field Windbreaks, Farmstead Windbreaks, Feedlot Windbreaks, Wildlife planting or plantings to beautify your yard, contact our office. We have cost share programs you may qualify for. Stop by the office or call 701256-2484 ext. 3 if interested in doing a tree planting. Find us on Facebook at Cavalier County SCD. _____________________________Tf
Now Hiring all positions!
Apply in person at 620 Mitchell Ave. N, Steele ND 58482 or text: “CoffeeCupTA” to apply!
Applications located at www.cavaliercountyhospital.com under the careers tab. EOE
suddenly passed away. There are so many people to mention, so we do apologize if we fail to mention specific individuals or entities. First and foremost we would like to thank the Langdon Hospital and Ambulance medical staff and personnel who quickly cared for Lina and transported her to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks; the Altru medical team who did their best to help Lina recover; Brooks Funeral Home for their professional assistance and compassion while guiding us in conducting our final farewell to her; to the local community for reaching out to us as neighbors, friends, and family members; to all of our loved ones, near and far, who took the time to call, sent a message, offered a memorial, and/or sent cards. Dick and Leah Hamann. _______________________________
Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon is seeking qualified candidates for:
Medical, dental benefits, 401k, Paid Time Off, wellness program. Relocation bonus and housing available for full time positions.
Cavalier County Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Langdon, ND has a PART-TIME Housekeeping position open. It is 24 HOURS per week, rotating every third weekend and includes 8 hours at our Walhalla Clinic. Position is Benefit eligible.
SLAMA – The family of Gayle Slama would like to thank everyone who remembered Gayle. A thank you to the following: Brooks Funeral Home for caring and making the funeral personal, Min Gette and Bob Schaan for the music that resonated throughout the church, Langdon Floral for the beautiful flowers, Lowell Watt for the readings, the Altar Society Funeral Circle for a great job on serving the food and making everyone feel welcome. A special thanks to Father Michael Hickin for the wonderful personal mass you had for Gayle. Truly beautiful. Father, I know you made Gayle very happy. Wayne Slama family. _______________________________ HAMANN – We want to thank everyone who was there for us when my wife, Catalina Hamann,
Full time, part time starting at $13.50. Full time Leadership starting at $15.50. Full time Assistant Manager starting at $19.50.
Help Wanted: Housekeeper
Cards of Thanks
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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
Research Specialist NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center
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.
Support the overall agronomy research program with an emphasis on crop production prevalent in northeast North Dakota, specifically crop variety evaluation trials and applied crop production research. Req. B.S. in Agriculture or closely related field. For complete details on this position and to apply, go to https://www.ndsu.edu/employment/ (only online applications are accepted). $45,000+/yr commensurate with exp. plus comprehensive fringe benefit package including retirement plan and full coverage for family health insurance. Screening begins November 16. #2922669.
Pembina County Memorial Hospital
Flex-time Clinic RN/LPN Flex-time RN/CNA
Wedgewood Manor
Full-time Housekeeper/Laundry Flex-time Housekeeper/Laundry Full-time LPN/RN Full-time/Part-time CNAs Part-time RN/LPN
(701) 231-8961 NDSU is an EEO/AA-M/F/Vet/Disability employer. Women and traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
SIGN ON BONUS! $1,200 Full-Time CNAs $5,000 Full-Time LPN/RN
Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for more information.
Maple Manor Care Center
Long Term Care Director of Nursing Maple Manor Care Center, a 58 bed skilled nursing facility in Langdon currently has an opening for Director of Nursing We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. You will create and collaborate an efficient work place with attention to quality standards and policies: Applicant requirements: • Current CPR Certificate and RN license in the state of ND. • Experience in a Skilled Long Term setting • Ability to lead and develop nursing staff • Willingness to keep abreast of changing regulations • In depth knowledge of the MDS (Minimum Data Set) • Current computer skills and ability to adapt and educate staff on software upgrades. Applications can be obtained at 1116 9th Ave. in Langdon or contact John at mmoffice@mmcarecenter.com
City of Langdon
DEPUTY AUDITOR POSITION
The City of Langdon is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Auditor. The successful applicant must be self-motivated and have an Associate’s Degree or one to two years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicant will perform a variety of accounting, payroll, water billing, secretarial, and clerical work. Applicant will also perform certain functions of the City Auditor in their absence. Other responsibilities and full job description is available. Compensation is negotiable, depending on experience and education, and includes paid sick leave, vacation, retirement and medical insurance. Applications and complete job description can be obtained by contacting the City Auditor at 701-256-2155 or by email: roxanne@cityoflangdon.com to “Deputy Auditor” City of Langdon, 324 8th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249. All applications must be received at the City Office no later than 12:00 p.m., CST, November 13, 2020. Position will be open until filled. Three professional references must be included. A resume may be included but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. City of Langdon is an EOE.
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Cavalier County Republican
Buchweitz receives Best in Show photo award in the 2020 North Dakota Governors Photo Contest Gov. Doug Burgum along with North Dakota Tourism Director Sara Otte Coleman, North Dakota Council on the Arts Executive Director Kim Konikow and AAA of North Dakota Director Gene LaDoucer today presented the winning submissions from the 17th annual North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest by live virtual event due to coronavirus social distancing protocols. “We recognize talented photographers who captured the essence of what makes North Dakota a great place to visit, live, work and raise a family,” Burgum said. “They showcase our wide-open spaces, outdoor adventure and willingness to work together for the health and well-being of our neighbors and communities.” Prints of the winning images will be on display at the North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum during the fourth quarter of 2020. Photographers submitted photos to one or more of the following categories: Road Trips, #InThisTogetherND, Wildlife, Badlands Scenery, Beyond Badlands Scenery and Main Street ND. Winning submissions and honorable mentions will be displayed at the North Dakota Heritage Center and the photographs will be published in North Dakota Tourism’s promotional materials and on its website, ndtourism.com. “The contest’s popularity continues to grow,” Tourism and Marketing Director Sara Otte Coleman said. “A total of 2,074 photos from 157 photographers were entered, bringing the total submissions over the lifetime of the contest to more than 16,500. This year’s total was the most entries ever received and nearly double last year’s submissions.”
By Rita Maisel
Halloween Memories Halloween has been around “forever”, but it changes with centuries and even with generations. The approximate date has remained in late fall, and we are told became firmly established around 400 A.D. when it was designated a religious holiday in Europe and elsewhere. Before that the fall celebration was closer to a harvest festival or celebration that the crops had been harvested and stored for the winter. In some countries there would be gifts of food to thank the workers for their help in raising the crops. In other places it was a last party before the snow fell. Food and drink were plentiful and supposedly a good time was had by all. The name of the celebration was not originally Halloween. Some people termed it Pomona, named for a goddess of the harvest whose name was Pomona which was also the name of a fruit that was plentiful at that season. We call that fruit apples – still part of many Halloween celebrations. Both Vikings and Roman legionnaires spread the celebration to the British Isles where it was known as a Celtic festival. Some of the customs throughout Europe date back more than 2000 years. The Bible mentions long ago harvest festivals in the Middle East, and similar celebrations existed as far away as China and India. All of these were before the Christian era. The 400 A.D. date was estab-
Best in Show Award
Lisa Buchweitz received Best in Show for this shot, “The Amazing Grace of the Bald Eagle” from the 2020 ND Governors Photo Contest. Find descriptions of all winners and honorable mentions at www. ndtourism.com/2020-north-dakota-governors-photo-contest-winners Launched in 2004, the Governor’s Photo Contest encourages North Dakota amateur photographers to submit photos that capture the unique things to see and do in North Dakota. Seven of the following photographers to be recognized have never been recognized in this contest previously. Go to https://belegendary. link/2020PhotoContestWinners for a gallery of this year’s winning photos. 2020 Governor’s Photo Contest
lished by a Pope of that time who wanted a celebration of Saints and so All Saint’s Day began. However, both Christian and pagan religions had a Day of the Dead which became All Souls Day, preceding the night before by All Hallow’s Eve. In the British Isles this became a three-day event with the pagan rites of druids and others preceding the honoring of all who had died plus special rites for saints. In later years those last two dates have largely been combined into one day celebrated in different countries. None of the early events had children at the forefront. Some countries placed food on the graves which led to thefts by hungry people in their communities. France raised hardy flowers that could be used to decorate burial plots and discouraged filling the grave plots with food. Witches on brooms have long been part of folklore with some of their stories kept alive by Shakespeare and witch trials in America and elsewhere. The costumes worn were said to let people know they were not witches, and those who thought they were witches tried to transform themselves into black cats so they could escape arrest. The ghosts came from the customs of decorating cemeteries or those who haunted lonely and spooky places. When wealthy people gave food to workers, the workers would put on a program to thank them. This was the trick part of trick or treat. If the owner of the estate was not generous the tricks became mean-spirited in retaliation. Immigrants to America brought customs for many holidays with them, but one that took on a special
for Travel and Tourism BADLANDS SCENERY Category Winner: “A Break Among the Clouds” by Sierrah Fischer, Watford City Showcasing very green Little Missouri National Grassland of the McKenzie County Badlands. Honorable Mention: “Badlands Under Starlight” by Marshall Lipp, Mandan This night shot showcases very dynamic rock formations under the vibrant starry sky. Honorable Mention: “Crocus” Rachel Dewhirst, Grassy Butte The Crocus photo was taken at Lone Butte Ranch near Grassy Butte.
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look after a century or two became Halloween. The witches on brooms and black cats, ghosts, haunted houses and apples on the menu (or in tubs for bobbing) became standard parts of American Halloween along with the scarry tales told in darkly lighted living rooms. My first memory of a Halloween type story is my mother reading the poem “The goblins ‘ll get you if you don’t watch out!” She smiled as she read so we were not frightened. Neighbor children might have come trick or treating by the time I started school, but I do not remember any Halloween parties in the classroom, and we did not wear costumes to school. Of course, with wartime we had no real parties in our classrooms in those days since sugar was rationed, and birthday parties were not elaborate at any time. At our house we had no birthday cakes during the war. I do have a memory of a Halloween party at the Presbyterian Church after school one day with Mrs. Matheson (born in Ireland so an expert on bobbing for apples) and Mrs. Bone in charge. I think the party was open to children whether they attended that church or not. At that party, or a later one, I remember a wartime party treat of popcorn balls made with honey. They were sweet and very sticky so it may have been the first time we had popcorn balls. Mrs. Matheson lived near us so there is a memory of going to her house with neighbor children. She had purchased a box of apples, and each child got an apple. Candy was in short supply, but some neighbors gave each visitor a nickle. My brother claimed both
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BEYOND THE BADLANDS SCENERY Category Winner: “Along for the Ride” by Marshall Lipp, Mandan This photo captures the wideopen prairie near New Salem as an evening summer storm passes by. Honorable Mention: “Summer Sun Halo” by Casey Helling (Lights Out Images), Golden Valley An unripe wheat field sits in the foreground of an unusual summer sunrise surrounded by a halo similar to winter sundogs. Honorable Mention: “Kayaking at Government Bay” by Nicole Morrison, Bismarck Kayaker meandering through the rock formations at Government Bay on Lake Sakakawea. #INTHISTOGETHERND Category Winner: “The Painter” by Meredith Jo Ehli, Bismarck “The Painter” showcases a man recreating the serene summer scenery of McDowell Dam Recreation Area. Honorable Mention: “Fishing Buddies” by Laura Gardner, Washburn North Dakota’s fishing season never ends, and this shot showcases and man and his dog enjoying an early spring day fishing along the Knife River. Honorable Mention: “Reflections of Lives Nurtured” by Connie Krapp, Jamestown A family enjoys some time together on a dock as the sun sets on the Jamestown Reservoir on a still summer evening. MAIN STREET ND Category winner: “Down By The River” by Katherine Plessner, Verona Steamboat Park in Bismarck, showing fall colors along the riverside mixed-use trail.
his nickle and mine for projects that were of his choosing – generally something to build with. By high school we had pastors and wives who arranged for parties in the church basement for teenagers. Games played, which later stood me in good stead when my students who had to spend winter recess indoors, were fruit basket upset, Prince of Paris, Winkum, an easy form of Charades, musical chairs, and skits where the star of the skit was blindfolded. Another favorite was a well-planned scavenger hunt. Lunch might be sandwiches and Jello. Sometimes a carved jack o’lantern was a table decoration. Mrs. Aleson might have been the one who introduced us to cake with hidden fortunes baked into it. We did not wear costumes that I can remember. Langdon, in that era, had a problem with vandalism since only the center of town had indoor plumbing and tipping over outhouses had become an annual event. After one of those sprees, a mother near us brought her sons around the neighborhood and supervised while they and their friends tipped the outhouses back up. Soaped windows would wash off and eggs or tomatoes smeared on siding was another problem as were removing the tombstones in cemeteries (not limited to Langdon) and blocking streets with trash or hay bales. Farms were not exempt from vandalism in the pre-electricity days as few farms had yard lights or had them on charger towers where most boys knew to find the off switch. Men who had bragged about the pranks they played in their younger years were often the victims of vandalism by younger members of the community. Door to door trick or treating was not done in the cities I lived and worked in because most families with children lived in suburbs, and there was concern about sending children out to the homes of strang-
ROADTRIPS Category Winner: “King of the Mountain” by Laura Gardner, Washburn Overlooking the beautiful rugged Badlands on the Custer Auto Trail Tour near Medora. Honorable Mention: “Taking the Backroads” by Suanne Kallis, Carrington Image showcases a restored 1958 pickup on a rural gravel road between fields on a backroad near Carrington. Honorable Mention: ”East Meets West” by Lisa Gruebele, Bismarck Image showcases a bike rider wearing a NDSU Bison jersey pausing on along the road in Theodore Roosevelt National Park as a bison starts to cross the road in the distance. WILDLIFE Category Winner: “The Amazing Grace of the Bald Eagle” by Lisa Buchweitz, Langdon A bald eagle comes in for a landing on the high branches of a tree in early spring in Walsh County. Honorable Mention: “Mink on the Move” by Steve Silseth, Minot In early winter, a mink playfully jumps across the thin ice on the Souris River near Burlington. Honorable Mention: “Here’s looking at you kid” by Lisa Buchweitz, Langdon A thoroughly saturated beaver in Pembina County looks over its shoulder towards the photographer.. Honorable Mention: “Snow Geese” by Steve Silseth, Minot Snow geese fill the sky in a late fall migration near Garrison. BEST IN SHOW “The Amazing Grace of the Bald Eagle” by Lisa Buchweitz, Langdon
ers. When teaching in suburbs, we did a bit of Halloween artwork in class, but I remember no parties at the schools or children coming to the homes of teachers who often lived in a nearby town. Churches did have adult parties, and the church I attended requested we come in costume. I made a clown costume half orange and half black and large enough to fit anyone of any size. It was borrowed each year, and in later years Corrine, a little girl I had in beginner’s Sunday School class, got coverage in the Denver newspapers wearing that costume. By that time, she was an adult. In the 1960s Linus in the Peanuts cartoon strip did not want to go trick or treating so he went to a nearby pumpkin patch to wait for the Great Pumpkin. I am sure every child in the schools where I worked knew about Linus. We sang pumpkin carols both there and later in North Dakota. Before writing this, I looked up the lyrics (all adapted from known Christmas music) and enjoyed them again - “The Great Pumpkin is coming to Town,” “Pumpkin Bells,” “Pumpkin Wonderland,” and all the rest. The book by Charles Schultz is still available but today at a much higher price than we paid in the 1960s. The missile era brought a resurgence of vandalism in the area with damage to tires and buildings, but it also brought into effect curfews for children and teens who roamed the streets. Some of today’s parents and grandparents may have been children at that time and will remember if their classes began having school parties or wearing costumes to school and to local nursing homes. The party atmosphere made Halloween a fun time for the little ones and those they visited which continues today. With social distancing Halloween might be scaled down this year. Possibly both the trickers and the treaters will be wearing masks.
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