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Langdon Area School & St. Alphonsus School have released their second quarter Honor Rolls, see Page 5 for list.

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The 66th legislative session occurred in the spring of 2019; only a year ago did the gavel fall opening the whirlwind of lawmaking before adjourning in April. During those weeks in between, the decision for how to disburse the Legacy Fund earnings was decided for the 20192021 fiscal biennium by a committee headed by Republican Representative from District 29 Chet Pollert. The committee of 11 also has Democratic Minority leader Josh Boschee from District 44. The committee has been hosting forums across the state to gather input on how the interest of the Legacy Fund should be utilized or left untouched. Suggestions thus far have been to focus on the Red River Valley and the western portion of the state, assisting schools with the need to improve their facilities to improving tourism to more funding for research at the state’s universities. Suggestions that would have an impact on rural areas outside of the Red River Valley and major population areas have been limited. “That’s the issue. We have to try and figure that out so we can make it work for all,” Cavalier County Commissioner Stanley Dick said. As a county commissioner, Dick has focused on infrastructure during his time at the table. Cavalier County, with its agricultural-based economy, depends

on the roads that brings the ever increasing in size equipment to the fields. Dick also sits on the North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACo) Executive Committee. There, Dick and other county commissioners from across the state meet to discuss what the counties need. Executive Director of NDACo Terry Traynor explained that NDACo believes county officials are uniquely positioned to provide legislators with valuable i n p u t about the wise investment of Legacy Fund interest. “NDACo, as a collective representative of counties, can help coordinate that input, but it is the locally elected and appointed officials that need to have a voice in that decision,” Traynor said. “As county government is constitutionally created to be the service arm of the state - the 'boots on the ground' for the delivery of social services, public health, local transportation, law enforcement and pros-

2019 Year in Review: October through December The final three months of 2019 - October, November, and December- had a lot to offer readers- from local news like the Langdon Area School District and early winter storms to international and historical news. October began with bad news for LASD as the school’s campaign to garner enough support for a mill levy increase for building projects failed. LASD joined a growing list of school in need of updates to their facility that failed to meet the 60 percent of voter agreement. The biggest news to hit the October presses was the United States finalizing and entering into a trade deal with Japan. The minor trade agreement brings American agriculture onto equal footing with Canada and Australia in the Japanese market. October hosted the first big winter storm that would become a monthly trend for the winter. The storm began brewing on Wednesday, October 9 before dropping a staggering two feet of snow over Thursday and Friday. The storm was christened a winter cyclone by the National Weather Service in Grand Forks. The storm had a significant impact on not only the area’s day to day life but also on the Phase 2 City of Langdon street project. The project had been in its final stages with paving being the remaining task. Moore Engineering’s Andrew Aakre explained that the heavy moisture already in the soil coupled with

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the heavy snow was a challenge. If the snow could be moved, he felt further construction was hopeful and be able to be finish. Sadly, this would not be the case. Two years of trouble finding a market followed by very poor harvest conditions brought an uptick in farmland sales. Local banks and well-known auctioneers that serve the area noted that the interest rates were down, providing those with the means to buy a good opportunity. November featured Burdett “Bert” Saxlund, a veteran of the Korean War, as one of the latest area veterans to participate in the Veteran Honor Flight. Saxlund shared his experience of the program along with some of his memories of the Korean War. American Legion Riders Post #98 hosted an EMT appreciation supper that also had a guest speaker. Chris South, a 25-year veteran of EMS, told the story of how he almost didn’t make it after attempting suicide. The presentation was called “Dead Inside”, and the reason Smith named it that was because that is how he felt. Two area veterans also shared their story. Jerry and Lisa Nowatzki owe their marriage to the Navy as it was during their time in service that they met. The Nowatzki’s explained how life in the military is different when both spouses serve or have experience as a service member. LASD found its way to the

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front page for a good and bad reason. The good reason was to celebrate Dustin Gilseth being named District FCCLA President. The bad news was that the school had deficit spent $1.2 million in three years. The Langdon City Commission had regular appearances in the Cavalier County Republican, but for the November 18 issue, they found space on the front page. The Commission had been reviewing city ordinance 6.0105 for most of the year with the ordinance making an appearance every few meetings. The ordinance garnered a lot of attention from area businesses and brought in over half a dozen business owners to petition the Commission to review and make changes to it. Cavalier County Memorial Hospital welcomed a new Chief Financial Officer, William Van Noy. Van Noy has extensive experience with rural facilities having traveled around the country as a consultant before settling in Langdon. The LASD Cardinals Football team achieved a new milestone. The team and coaching staff added another Class A football championship title to their record. The team beat Bishop Ryan in a stunning 42-14 victory on November 15 at the Fargodome. Osnabrock got their bin back. Jolene Halldorson opened Little Helga’s Barley Bin and Bakery to cont. on page 3

ecution, veterans services, weed control and many others - those responsible for this service delivery can help legislators understand local needs and their relationship to our state’s legacy.” With this in mind, finding suggestions to put forward during the legislative session in regards to the use of earnings from the Legacy Fund has become a focus for NDACo. The county official delegates at the annual fall conve n t i o n adopted a resolution identifying “infrastructure” as one important a r e a . H o w ever, the NDACo Board of Directors has directed the staff to work w i t h board leadership to develop a process to collect input from all counties and county officials to better provide meaningful guidance to the legislative study. “Most officials, state and local, I believe would agree that funding short-term, “operational” costs should be avoided,

and Legacy resources should be dedicated investments that reduce governmental (and, therefore, taxpayer) costs long-term,” Traynor said. “Every county official and, indeed, every citizen of the state needs to voice their thoughts, as this is ultimately the Legacy for all of us.” Pollert and Boschee have been taking in the comments and suggestions from the Legacy Fund forums. Boschee shared that during those forums, there are three consistent ideas. The biggest theme is to put some earnings back into the principle to grow the fund faster. “I think the earnings on the legacy fund - we should not spend all the earnings - maybe maximum 50 percent and that would be maximum,” Pollert said. The state, for the past few bienniums, has had to utilize Legacy Fund earnings to balance the books after estimates for state income fell considerably short. Here is where the two leaders have a difference of opinion. Boschee is supportive of using 50-75 percent of the earnings for projects that benefit North Dakotans. He believes the legislature should then put 25-50 percent of the earnings back into the principle to allow the fund to grow faster. This will provide more resources than many of residents of the state could have ever imagined. “I do believe we need to stop the practice of back-filling the budget with Legacy Fund earnings so that we give the appearcont. on page 2

Blumhagen to run for Mrs. ND McKenzie Blumhagen has been very busy over the past several months. The Cavalier County native currently holds the title of Mrs. Northern Plains, representing the entire rural northern area. She is running for Mrs. North Dakota, with that pageant taking place in April. “If I am crowned, I will continue to nationals that will be in Las Vegas in August 2020,” Blumhagen said. During the state competition she will be competing in an interview, swimsuit, state costume, evening gown, and onstage question. It will be during the interview that Blumhagen will be asked about her platform which is mental health and suicide preventionbased. “As Mrs. Northern Plains I have made appearances to speak about mental health and suicide prevention. I have visited our local youth group, IGNITE, and I am working with a mental health facility in Grand Forks to partner together on spreading

more awareness,” Blumhagen shared. Making her platform mental health & suicide prevention was a decision that she did not take lightly. Blumhagen explained that seeing that the number of suicides are rising is all the more of a reason to spreading awareness, knowledge, and opening conversation about this specific topic. “Especially amongst students ages 14-24. The suicide ratios are the highest amongst that age dem o g r a p h i c ,” Blumhagen said. So far, her experience in the pageant world has been wonderful. She shared that one of the challenges she faces is how to schedule appearances. Blumhagen explained that when making these appearances, she is experiencing self growth as well. “It is kind of a stretching experience that challenges me to tell people who I am and what I am about so that we cont. on page 3

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Civic Meetings Langdon City Commission Monday, January 27, 6:00 p.m. Cavalier County Commission Tuesday, February 4, 8:30 a.m. Cavalier County JDA Wednesday, February 5, 4:00 p.m. Langdon City Commission Monday, February 10, 6:00 p.m. Munich School District Tuesday, February 11, 7:00 a.m. This information provided as a public service by the Cavalier County Republican.

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Legacy Fund __________________________________________________continued from Page 1 of the state benefit from the final ance of a balanced budget,” money begins. Pollert was not able to go into decisions. During the testimony, Boschee said. “Now that all the state savings accounts have depth on what could be done many small town mayors and been replenished after need- but did not support using the county commissioners that were ing to access them in previous funds for highway and roads. there wanted the state to dedibienniums, we should balance He explained that he thinks that cate some of the funds for comhow much of the earnings go the roads should be dealt with munities under a certain size. towards one-time projects with through the legislative process Pollert is firm in his belief that it should be available for everysignificant impacts, on-going and not through Legacy Fund. “You know roads last with one. It should not be designated general operating needs and heavy usage 5 to 6 years and by certain criteria as bigger cities saving for our future.” Boschee believes the Legacy regular usage 9 to 10. I think could swallow up all those dolFund Earnings Committee, who these Legacy Funds, if they are lars. “I wouldn’t be a proponent of will be making recommenda- going to be used, should be tions to the next legislative as- used for something - say maybe that,” Pollert said. Boschee thinks there are ways sembly, is considering a plan to bridges, say maybe water, say return a portion of the earnings maybe sewer. I think we need to the state can look at not only the to the principle, based on bud- take a look at that proposal,” Pol- Legacy Fund earnings but also the investment portfolio of the geting guidelines that other lert said. While Pollert stated he is not a Fund to do long-term bonding states with similar funds have proponent for paying for bridg- of specific projects like Pollert implemented. “So that leaves how to invest es, he does think that the legis- had suggested should be purthe remaining earnings into our lature could create low interest sued. These funds could then state’s priorities now and for the loans to write down those inter- be used for projects like flood future,” Boschee said. He be- est rates for the political subdivi- control and water systems that lieves the funds should be priori- sions to use on projects relating will benefit large and small comtized for infrastructure, reducing to those types of infrastructure. munities while freeing up curproperty taxes, education, work- Other ideas similar to Boschee’s rent infrastructure funding for force development and human shared by Pollert include the smaller projects. “It’s clear that citizens want us income tax reduction for North services. “We can take a portion of Dakotans. Pollert shared that to use this one-time harvest as the earnings to put into much there are proposals out there a mechanism to invest in North needed water, road, bridge and that attempt this and that the Dakotans first. So I’ve really been broadband infrastructure to sup- House is in favor of an income impressed with the ideas coming forward that drive innovative port townships, cities and coun- tax reduction. “We’ve got to see if the rev- ways for government to support ties. Another portion can be put towards education, research and enues from [Legacy Fund earn- our citizens and, in turn, making workforce development initia- ings] can pay for that. It’s a slope North Dakota a state of choice tives that makes North Dakota we have got to be careful what for workers and families to move competitive to retain and recruit we go down here so we don’t to,” Boschee said. The meetings for the commita strong workforce, as well as run into trouble like Alaska is 40 tee have been a great opportubuild out support for new and years later,” Pollert said. Boschee disagrees, believing nity to hear from so many North evolving industries throughout the state,” Boschee explained. that the state should not use the Dakotans on how they would like “Finally, we can use the remain- money to reduce or eliminate to see the Legacy Fund earnings ing portion of the earnings to the state income tax. His reason- prioritized. Boschee encourages support human services by finding is that there are still many readers to reach out to the coming North Dakota solutions to unmet needs throughout the mittee so that they hear from the challenges facing our hu- state and 27 percent of the state people in every county throughman services infrastructure and funding is from oil tax revenue. out the state. Traynor also sees saving some earnings to reduce He also notes that during the these forums as a great opportufuture cuts to human services three hours of public testimony nity and shows the commitment during economic downturns, recently held in Fargo, not one of the legislature to do the will of similar to what we have set up citizen said the state should re- the people. Traynor stated that NDACo duce the income tax. for K-12 education.” “For me, we need to make sure believes that the legislature has The other two ideas that are floated frequently within the that the final decisions made been wise to wait until now to forums is to invest in North Da- benefit as many North Dakotans begin this process, but it is exkotans and the future while still as possible so that each and ev- tremely important that their efbalancing the needs of today ery citizen can experience the forts this interim result in meanwhile saving for the future. The impacts from the Legacy Fund,” ingful investment of Legacy Fund interest for the long-term suggestions and ideas put for- Boschee said. Part of that decision is also good of the State. ward so far are where the minor differences on how to use the making sure that all the citizens

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Community Calendar January 26 – Maple Manor Care Center, Salem Bible Church services, 2 p.m. 26 – Osnabrock Community Living Center, Pastor Merchant, 2:30 p.m. 27 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks & Devils Lake 28 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Shanghai, 1 p.m. 28 – TOPS meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Methodist Church 29 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 29 – The Last (Wednesday) Supper, United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m. 29 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Pinochle, 1 p.m. 30 – Al-Anon Meeting, United Lutheran Church, 12 p.m. (use E door) 30 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3 and up, story, craft & snack, 1 p.m. 30 – Griefshare, United Methodist Church, 6 p.m. 31 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks

February 1 – ND State Ride & SNOWFEST 2020, Walhalla Inn, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2 – Wales Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, St. Michael’s Parish Hall, Wales, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 3 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks & Devils Lake 3 – Maple Manor Care Center, Tom Mann & Crew, 3 p.m. 3 – Cardinal Sports Boosters Meeting, Eagles, 7 p.m 4 – TOPS meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Methodist Church 5 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 6 – Maple Manor Care Center, Communion with Adrian Olson, 2:30 p.m. 6 – Al-Anon Meeting, United Lutheran Church, 12 p.m. (use E door) 6 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3 and up, story, craft & snack, 1 p.m. 6 – Griefshare, United Methodist Church, 6 p.m. 7 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 9 – Maple Manor Care Center, United Lutheran Church services, 2 p.m. 10 – Langdon Senior Citizen Club Monthly Meeting 2 p.m. 10 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks & Devils Lake 11 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Park River 11 – TOPS meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Methodist Church 12 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 12 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m. 12 – The Ripple Effect, Free movie, pop & popcorn, ROXY Theater, 6:30, Sponsored by CCHD & Choice Bank 12 – Maple Manor Care Center, Monthly Birthday Party, 2 p.m. 12 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 13 – Al-Anon Meeting, United Lutheran Church, 12 p.m. (use E door)

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Year in review _________________________________________________continued from Page 1 serve the area residents not only be staying in the area until at owner Kent Schulchter teaches Tae Kwon Do, and the fall sessome American breakfast but least June of 2020. To mark the anniversary of sion held a board break-a-thon also delicious Icelandic treats. The fall of 2019 also saw the Pearl Harbor, local World War II raising over $13,000 to assist the battle of rural Cavalier County veterans shared their story. Ron- families with medical-related extaking on the federal govern- ald Olson and Richard Lorenz penses. Cavalier County Health District ment’s Custom and Border Pro- shared stories from their time in welcomed a new nurse to their tections. The CBP had attempted the service. The North Forty found new staff. Courtney Howatt began asto reduce the hours of the Maida port which brought significant owners in Jason and Stacey sisting in the office in November. backlash and the rallying of sup- Decker. The couple renamed the Frost Fire also welcomed a new port from North Dakota’s sena- establishment The Upper Decker season and a new face; Natators and congressman. Locals and has big plans as they contin- lie Gebur took over the general won out, and the Maida Port of ue to serve the Milton area as the manager duties. The Langdon Activity Center also found a new Entry hours remained the same. local watering hole. The 22nd Annual Canola Expo manager with Chelsea Graber. In a one-two punch the The final paper of 2019 was LASD Cardinal Volleyball team brought a lot of new informabrought home another champi- tion to the area producers that filled with good cheer. The onship to the district in less than attended. From updates on dis- American Legion Riders Post #98 two weeks. The Lady Cards made eases and pests to new equip- used the money that had been good on their fifth trip to state in ment to make harvest easier and raised all year long to purchase a row to bring home the State B safer, the event had a lot to offer. and donate gifts to area families LASD sent several of their in need. The Legion Riders didn’t volleyball championship. As producers looked into high schoolers to the University stop there with their ride of good 2020, the new requirements for of North Dakota to participate in cheer as they also provided fully farm exemption in the state of the 9th Annual Near Space Chal- paid weekend, out-of-town hoNorth Dakota were examined. lenge. The students conducted tel stays to three families whose Cavalier County Tax Director their own space-based, NASA children are facing medical batSteph Bata explained in detail relevant research on board the tles. Tucker Regner shared his exwhat producers now needed to helium-filled high altitude balqualify and how they could ap- loon that they sent up nearly 19 perience from attending the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, miles above the Earth’s surface. ply for the tax exemption. The Ultimate Gym in Cavalier Georgia. Regner spent several St. Alphonsus Catholic Church welcomed a new deacon. Dea- made an ultimate fundraising ef- days learning and meeting new con Eric Seitz joined the St. Al- fort for three area kids that are people from across the country. phonsus congregation and will facing medical challenges. Gym

Cavalier County Commission meeting held The Cavalier County Commission held their last meeting of the month on Tuesday afternoon of January 21. The majority of the agenda for the meeting was department updates. The Commission was updated on the tax director, treasurer, public health, recorder, social services, clerk of court, and weed offices. The Commission approved the E911 agreement with Towner County. Towner County will pay $15,000 for administration costs to Cavalier County for the year. At budget time, the counties will review the costs to determine if the amount is satisfactory or if adjustments need to be made. Cavalier County Tax Director Steph Bata discussed the Forest Stewardship contracts with the commissioners. Earlier in the year, there was extensive discussion to discontinue the participation of the county in the program. Bata presented the renewals for the program, but despite receiving a motion to accept, there was no second leaving the issue in limbo. Cavalier County Auditor Lisa Gellner explained that the Commission

has approved the renewals in the past and that an option to reduce the value of the wooded acres is possible. Cavalier County HR officer Crystal Beggs presented some free training options for insurance purposes. Beggs explained that the training could be done quarterly. The commissioners approved the training twice a year. Beggs will assist departments with setting up to receive the training. The Commission also directed Beggs to review time keeping for county employees when they are needed during a holiday. In Other Business • Elsie Magnus was appointed to the Cavalier County Planning and Zoning board. • The Cavalier County Job Development Authority Board had the following members approved to the board: Susan Faye Crockett, Todd Borchardt, Daren Christianson, and Bill Mack. A new member, Brian Anderson of Munich, was appointed. The final member of the board will come from the Langdon City Commission.

The Langdon Area School District Board has begun to review Mrs. Northern Plains ___________________________________________continued from Page 1 reduction in force options for can extend the conversation. the most about holding the title some of the local business if the school. After going through But, I feel like it is a fine line of of Mrs. Northern Plains is that they choose to sponsor her. the school budget, line by line “All of my sponsors will be and making cuts where possible, confidence and arrogance, and she feels that people get to see I really am cautious to stay in that mental health affects any recognized by myself in my the finance committee found and every demographic, even posts, in my presentations, but, that the district still needs to my lane,” Blumhagen said, also, they will be represented cut $175,000 to $225,000 in the Thus far, Blumhagen has en- pageant queens. “It is a reality, and I pray it in the pageant program at the school budget. To achieve this, joyed her time as Mrs. Northern Plains. Contrary to popular de- helps magnify the awareness competition. I am so excited to LASD Business Manager Shauna pictions of the pageant world, that this platform is starving for,” be giving back to the communi- Schneider stated that this would ty that has given me so much,” probably be about three fullBlumhagen has found it to be Blumhagen stated. The Mrs. North Dakota Pag- Blumhagen said. quite the opposite in her expetime positions. If you are interested in sponeant is affiliated with Mrs. riences. LASD Superintendent Daren “The biggest surprise is the America, which is the premier soring Blumhagen, please con- Christianson has notified school amount of support the pageant pageant in America for married tact her via e-mail at McKenzie. staff that if anyone is not going industry actually provides for women. One thing that Blum- Darling@hotmail.com. Blum- to be coming back for the next competitors and, also, the sup- hagen has found to be valuable hagen is looking forward to school year or is considering port amongst competitors is about being a local title holder bragging about the community retirement to contact him as atabsolutely amazing,” Blumha- is not only does she have the that has raised her from rock- trition is the first option. Chrisopportunity to share about her bottom and has enabled her to tianson then plans to meet with gen shared. Blumhagen continued shar- platform but she is also privi- walk across the stage. the curriculum committee to go ing that what she has enjoyed leged enough to advertise for

over how staff can be used more efficiently and effectively. The hope is to find anything that can be combined to increase cost savings. There are no specific curriculum areas that are being considered to be cut at this time. The board will be advertising for a North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund Agent of Record. The district will be opening the position to any insurance agency qualified in the district. The board also approved the opening of a checking account at Horizon Financial. The current account, which is the building fund account, does not allow more than six transactions per month. With the free checking account, Schneider will be able to make the necessary transactions.

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Melissa’s Musings By Melissa Anderson Celebrate what you can when you can If you have New Year’s resolutions and are keeping to them, celebrate that. If you have a goal in mind and are making progress, celebrate that. Did your child finally do that thing you have been trying to get them to do for months? Celebrate. Of course, don’t do destructive celebrating. Celebrate in a way that compliments the reason you are celebrating. Also, be sure the complimenting celebration is also in moderation. So why celebrate what you can, when you can? Because every goal met, every accomplishment achieved, every scrap of validation earned should be. Also, because if you celebrate life in general-just imagine how happy you would be. I seek silver linings in everything. There has to be something in every bad situation that is even remote-

ly good. So celebrate that. Never tempt fate by asking the forbidden question. Bites you every time. By celebrating what you can, when you can, you are infusing a little bit of joy into life. At a time when there seems to be very little joy found in the world, grasping onto every opportunity to have fun should be a no brainer. Celebrating what you can, when you can, will, hopefully, make the year not quite so much of a downer. By having the mindset that happiness is a priority and a goal, perhaps an entire attitude can change. Life is tough enough that constantly being down on yourself offers little to promote the growth that you may be seeking. Taking those few moments to pat yourself on the back or give another the recognition they earned should be done regularly. I’m not saying that everyone should get the “participation” treatment. That defeats the purpose of celebrating. Just be happy with what you have accomplished and celebrate the little things.

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Another Rendezvous Region?… There was a recent meeting in Bowbells that had community leaders from surrounding communities attend to talk about forming an alliance to pool resources and work together for the betterment of the “gooseneck” of Ward County and Burke County. The alliance, that doesn’t have a name yet, would encompass the communities of Bowbells, Kenmare, Powers Lake, Lignite, Portal and, perhaps, Columbus and Flaxton. It’s quite similar to the Rendezvous Region which takes in the communities of Langdon, Cavalier, Pembina and Walhalla. And while the Rendezvous Region is geared more toward tourism, this northwestern alliance would include tourism, industry, technology and immigration. Dr. Paul Gunderson of Harvey spoke at the inaugural meeting that was held January 9 at the city auditorium in Bowbells. Gunderson has done some dramatic things to turn the community of Harvey around, and he would like to see the same thing happen in the northwest. There are a number of benefits that could be derived from such an effort. As far as tourism, everything from the Downtown Square Park in Kenmare to the Northgate Dam could be showcased to draw new people into the area. Activities such as Kenmare’s GooseFest and the Burke County Fair in Flaxton could

Letter to the Editor: Nowadays, the drug world is far more dangerous. Addicts now have to be cautious about buying fake pills that look exactly like the ones you get at your local pharmacy. They might think they are buying a Xanax, Oxycodone, or maybe an Adderall even. But in reality, they are buying something that is deadly. Dealers are mixing concoctions and pressing them with a little machine to make something that they think will be way more addicting and less costly. They are putting fentanyl in them which in reality is more addictive and cheap, but also deadly!! Just taking, snorting, or even IVing one pill is killing people. Before addicts had to worry about getting fake drugs that didn’t get you high. Now they have to worry about getting fake drugs that kill you. The

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Upside Down Under be better advertised to enhance gate receipts. There’s also the community of Portal, or what’s in it. Much like Pembina, Portal is a 24-hour port of entry and as overall traffic continues to increase on U.S. Highway 52, the Canadian dollar becomes all the more important along that route from the border to Kenmare, Carpio and Minot. Bringing immigrants to the region could be another big plus because new people would move to the area and fill the jobs that can’t seem to get filled no matter how much advertising is done or how many incentives are offered. Several companies are already doing this successfully and could be a model moving forward. Sporting events could also become a stronger part of the economy of this new alliance. If you look at the cooperation in the sports co-ops, Kenmare-Bowbells-Burke Central in football and wrestling or Burke Central-Kenmare in cross country, there’s no reason it couldn’t work on a grander scale. That’s a good start, and who knows, maybe a community like Kenmare could host regional basketball or volleyball tournaments like Hazelton now does in girls basketball and volleyball. That community didn’t have anything like that in its sports hey day, but since a new gym was built in 2000, the community of 230 hosts one of those tournaments each year and has brought additional revenue into a community that had been struggling for years. There’s always going to be those people whose glass is half empty and say something like this will never work. But how do we know if we

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don’t try? Keeping the status quo is unacceptable because we all know what is happening with our school, church and community populations. You’ve heard the phrase “no risk, no gain?” It’s very true when it comes to this alliance. Something needs to be done to secure the future of this part of the state. It’s that simple. We all know oil is cyclical, and although it was great for the economy for several years, who knows when it’s coming back. Looking ahead 50 years, can we rely on oil? Can we rely on farming as we know it today? Can we rely on retail as all these small communities once did? If you drive through central Minnesota or eastern Nebraska, you’ll find that every small town has some sort of industry. It might be dog food, candy, breakfast cereal, a saw mill, fertilizer distribution, clothing, turkey farms or even regional breweries. Yes, all this stuff is going on in small towns in our neighboring states, and we sometimes wonder how they make it happen. They took risks in their communities, putting money, elbow grease and public relations up front so these towns would be recognized, and now they are with the strongest economic engine anyone could think of - jobs that fuel the local and regional economies. Who knows what else could develop from this. The northwest lacks rodeos, farming technology, remote jobs and packaged food. Unfortunately, it’s a chicken and egg kind of scenario. Something has to happen initially, but who starts the ball rolling?

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Munich GeoBee

The Munich School’s National Geographic GeoBee was held on Wednesday, January 15. The top ten participants were: Emma Hall and Grady Pankratz-4th grade; Noah Foster and Bridget Pankratz-5th grade; Kade Hansen and Tanner McDonald-6th grade; Cody Amble and Colton Buchweitz-7th grade; and Emmy Pankratz and Nickolas Kingzett-8th grade. Top three finalists were: Bridget Pankratz, Cody Amble and Grady Pankratz. Grady took first place.

Langdon Area High School Honor Roll

Langdon Area High School announces their second quarter honor roll for the 2019-20 school year. A Seniors – Brooke Bakke, Raquel Bata, Arik Christianson, Calyn Crockett, Jackson Delvo, Alexandria Domres, Hunter Feil, Emma Field, Jessi Gellner, Sean Gette, Greta Haslekaas, Hayden Hoffarth, Regan Hoffarth, Wyatt Kartes, Brennan Kitchin, Elizabeth Muhs, Elise Ramberg, Abby Romfo, Kaitlynn Scherr, Corissa Tetrault, Hope Thompson, Savannah Ullyott and Sidney Ullyott Juniors – Liberty Cleveland, Sydney Crockett, Sean Dudley, Casie Gourneau-Hoffman, Daniel Hart, Caleb Hetler, Megan Hiller, Kiarra Hodek, Raelyn Klindt, Rebecca Kuhn, Kaylee Lowery, Lexis Olson, Tucker Regner, Simon Romfo, Drew Simpson, Hailey Thorlakson, Hannah Thorlakson and Hope Thorlakson Sophomores – Mykei Anderson, Ryan Boesl, Marcus Erickson, Abby

Forest, Lauren Gendron, Ben Girodat, Marlee Hetletved, Autumn Howatt, Rachelle Klindt, Malori Pletcher, Adrianna Reidhammer, Cloe Roberts, Zachary Rostvet, Alexa Schneider, Morgan Thielbar and Rebekah Wells Freshmen – Lexi Bata, Mason Christianson, Olivia Christianson, Tru Decker, Gage Goodman, Nathan Kitchin, Jack Romfo, Brenna Schuler, Brody Steinmetz and Breana Wagner Eighth Grade – Cora Badding, Jaya Henderson, Isabelle Olson, McKenna Schneider, Jane Sillers, Kate Sillers and Landon Welsh Seventh Grade – Ciara Baker, Kartheek Chapara, Claire Chaput, Brock Freer, Catelyn Goodman, Kassydy Hochhalter, Tallia Johnston, Rylee Medbery, Mikaela Olson, Noelle Pletcher, Meredith Romfo, Drew Rostvet and Jacob Sanders B Seniors – Noah Anderson, Christopher Becker, Logan Feil, Jesse

Fetsch, Marcus Iverson, Andrew Muhs and Tanner Olson Juniors – Will Blake, Gracie Christianson, Alex Cluchie, Shantell Martinson, Daniel NaDeau, Jaden Rademacher, Grant Romfo and Brooklyn Wenzel Sophomores – Isabella Andresen, Alexander Brinegar, Claire Hiltner, Ethan Kram, Josie Long and Tucker Welsh Freshmen – Naomi Ames, Clarice Brinegar, Kendra Busse, Kiley Davidson, Alex Gellner, Gage Hochhalter, Josh Kuhn, Sarah Nelson, Harrison Nuelle and Carter Tetrault Eighth Grade – Edward Freer, Arianna Haraseth, Dawson Hein, Kadyn Hein, Reese Hoffarth, Kaden Hoffman, Tyler Kram, Rudy Moser, Paige Peterson, Jace Rime, Parker Rime, Mason Romfo, Taryn Romfo and Cole Welsh Seventh Grade – Michael Entzi, Thomas Gendron, Jayden Lee, Trinity Olson, Tucker Olson and Jaxen Rademacher

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Pankratz wins Munich’s GeoBee For the 32nd year, the National Geographic Society is holding the National Geographic GeoBee for students in the 4th-8th grades. Thousands of schools are competing in this year’s contest from all across the United States and five US territories. Also competing are Department of Defense Dependents Schools around the world. The Munich School’s final competition of the National Geographic GeoBee was held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Students representing their respective classes were: Emma Hall and Grady Pankratz-4th grade; Noah Foster and Bridget Pankratz-5th grade; Kade Hansen and Tanner McDonald-6th grade; Cody Amble and Colton Buchweitz-7th grade; and Emmy Pankratz and Nickolas Kingzett-8th grade. After several round of questions, Bridget Pankratz and Grady Pankratz advanced to the final round of the competition. Cody, Colton, and Tanner were tied for 3rd place status. Using tie breaking questions, Cody Amble secured 3rd place honors.

At the completion of the championship segment of the competition, Grady Pankratz was named champion, and Bridget Pankratz placed 2nd. The school’s GeoBee concluded with the presentation of certificates and ribbons for all 10 participants and an additional certificate and ribbon for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finalists. Grady also received a championship medal. These awards were presented to the students by the Munich Elementary Principal, Mrs. Jean Klein. Grady now advances to the next level of competition, a qualifying test to determine state competitors. Up to 100 of the top scorers in each state become eligible to compete in their State GeoBee. The State GeoBee will be held in Bismarck on Friday, March 27, 2020. The winners of the State GeoBee receive an all-expenses paid trip to participate in the GeoBee National Championship in Spring 2020. Students will be competing for cash prizes, scholarships, and an all-expenses paid Lindblad expedition to the Galapagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Endeavor II.

Seventy-six students were recently named to the honor roll at Langdon Area Elementary School for the second quarter of the 201920 school year. Sixth grade A – Christian Brown, Addison Busse, Madilyn Crump, Tyson Gemmill, Brayden Harris, Emma Hetler, Mya Johnson, Karter Lien, Kiera Lien, Jon Lill, Nora Lorenz, Sophia Nuelle, Chloe Ottem, Raeleigh Ratzlaff, Theo Romfo, Justin Schroeder and Keaton Ullyott B – EJ Cluchie, Kenadee Cluchie, Megan Dudley, Kyra Franchuk, Owen Grover, Jocelyn Hanson, Kaylee Hicks, Hannah Hoffman, Maggie Iverson, Melah Mackall, Zoey Padden and Adriana Zinzun Fifth grade A – Aubrey Badding, Erika Bakke, Makayla Bartlett, Lydia Breddin, Kennen Forest, Daisy

Kuhn, Nadia Lewis, Olivia Lorenz, Freya Pederson, Landon Schneider and Isabelle Vikan B – Tucker Gellner, Devin Hakanson, Colten Hein, Max Henderson, Terrell Henderson, Maci Hoffarth, Matilda Lawson, Kenley SalweiLarson, Cayden Schill, Hayden Smith, Maddux Stremick and Danilynn Thompson Fourth grade A – Heidi Crump, Carson Entzi, Aiden Haraseth, Kamrin Hicks, Oliver Lill, Connor Mitchell, Ryder Moser and Eastyn Schaefer B – Remmi Bodnar, Dawson Downs, Taya Feist, Ryder Finall, Meggy Hetletved, Duke Kuhn, Levi Lundgren, Hadley Medbery, Keaton Moline, Evan Ottem, Heimdal Pederson, Abby Peterson, Ryland Peterson, Ty Ramberg, Patrick Ryan and Chase Thielbar

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Agriculture in the Classroom Kindergarten-2nd grade had their monthly agriculture lesson from Carie Marshall Moore on Friday, Jan. 17. January’s topic was “bees”. After reading a book, the students discussed how bees and other animals are pollinators. They each got an agriculture magazine to take home and completed a project where they glued Honeycomb cereal onto a beehive.

By Carrie Hope Principal St. Alphonsus Catholic School Greetings from St Alphonsus! We are starting 2020 on a positive note with celebrating Catholic Schools Week January 27-January 31. We are proud to celebrate that for 98 years, we have offered the choice of a Catholic faith-based education for families in the Langdon area. Catholic Schools Week is a national annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. We observe this week with school prayers, masses, and special assembles. Students, families, staff and parishioners come together to celebrate and focus on the school. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. During Catholic Schools Week our students will participate in a variety of activities. We will kick off the week on Monday with a special morning prayer with Deacon Eric. Our students will then enjoy a lunch with their families, as we like to promote and focus on family involvement. In the afternoon we will do mini sessions involving art projects, inflatable games, cupcake wars, and other educational experiences. On Tuesday, we will be heading to Munich for bowling and then “minute to win it” games with the principal to work on team building and following direction skills. Wednesday- we will have our school mass along with our yummy spaghetti supper! We invite every-

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one to join us for a delicious supper serving from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Also, during the spaghetti supper, check out our Silent Auction sponsored by the St. Alphonsus School Foundation. If you would like to help by donating a basket, please call Holly Lyons, 256-2613 or 256-3717. Thank you. Thursday we will be celebrating our 100th day of school with lots of STEAM projects! The students will be working on building bridges, tents, and towers. We will also have the privilege of listening to the high school band play some music for us. We will end the week with a Chinese Jump Rope Expo. The 5th8th grade have been learning lots of neat Chinese jump rope activities in P.E. class. We are excited to see their talents. We have so many great things to celebrate, and we have a wonderful week planned! When talking to some staff, parents, and students connected to St. Alphonsus about what they like about our school or why they chose St. Alphonsus for their child’s education, these are some of the responses I received: “I love when we are at home and

St. Alphonsus releases honor roll

St. Alphonsus School, announces their Honor Roll for second quarter of 2019-20 school year. A Honor Roll Shanna Gette, Maria Muhs, Sarah Muhs, Ella Brekke, Mya Hoffman, Chasity Nordin, Cole Spanier, Christian Tollefson, Jacob Tollefson, Ethan Muhs, Brianna Wild and Maci Witzel B Honor Roll List Philomena Muhs, Brett Bryant, Gabriella Eisenzimmer, McKenzie Regner, Christine Joyner, Caleb Nordin and Brady Podhradsky

my child is playing, I notice that they are humming a hymn that they learned from school.” “Staff, parents, and students praying for and rallying around a sick family member, a baby soon to be born, or a classmate that is having a hard day.” “My child was very shy and nervous to speak in front of people, but now is beaming while reading prayer intentions at the school masses." “St. Alphonsus School is proud of what our kids do but love them for who they are!” We will continue to provide a great education to all our current and future students.

Bethany Gilseth of Langdon has been named to the Dean’s List at Minnesota State University Moorhead for the fall semester of 2019. Students must be in degree-seeking status and maintain a 3.25 or higher grade point average while completing a minimum of 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor. v v v Sara Hodek of Fairdale; Olivia Cleveland of Langdon and Brandon Hart of Wales have been named to the President’s Honor Roll for the 2019 fall semester at the North Dakota State College of Science. The honor list recognizes students who have acheived grade point averages of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credits with letter grades. v v v Hope Cleveland of Langdon has been named to the President’s Honor Roll for the fall semester of 2019 at Valley City State University. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes student who completed 12 semester hours or more for which grades points were earned with a 4.0 grade point average. v v v Brianna Bakke, Madison Hart and Ryan Kram, all of Langdon, have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2019 at the University of North Dakota. The Dean’s List comprises students whose grade point average are in the top 15 percent of the enrollment in each of the University’s degree

granting colleges and schools. A student must have completed no fewer than 12 semester hours of academic work for the semeser, of which eight or more hours must be graded work rather than “satisfactory/unsatisfactory”. v v v Brenna Logie of Hampden; Jocelyn Dinius, Jens Johnson, Jakob Skarnagel-Iverson, Logan Waslaski and Allison Welsh, all of Langdon; Adrienne Darling of Munich and Krystal Ratzlaff of Wales have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2019 at the North Dakota State University. A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least 12 class credits to qualify for the dean’s list. v v v Wayne Cherney, FIC, LUTCF, field agent with the Knights of Columbus Insurance was recently honored as Agent of the Year 2019 in the Dolan Agency in North Dakota. Wayne is also a life and qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) for 2019, the Premier Association of Financial Professionals. Wayne is a 25 year member of MDRT. Wayne has been an agent since 1987 and serves Knights of Columbus families in Devils Lake and surrounding area.

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Obituaries

Betty Waage

Ervin H. Gustafson

Ervin H. Gustafson, 81, of Langdon, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Ervin was born March 23, 1938, in Langdon to Hjalmer and Florence (Balsdon) Gustafson. He attended school in Langdon and continued his education at the State School of Science in Wahpeton. He started farming with his father in 1956. On October 17, 1959, he was united in marriage to Sandra Greene in Langdon. They lived and raised their family on the

family farm in Hay Township until moving in to Langdon. Even after ‘retiring’, he continued to help his son, Brad, on the farm. He enjoyed antique tractors; playing pinochle; ﬁshing; driving around checking crops with his dog, Sophie; and spending time with his family. He was a charter member of both United Lutheran Church and Langdon Eagles Aerie #3454. He was also director of the North Dakota State Barley Show for several years. Surviving Ervin are his wife, Sandra, of Langdon; children: Brad (Sandy Boutain) of Langdon, Holly (Bruce) Brown of Dawsonville, Ga., and Kimberly Thorlakson of Langdon; grandchildren: Ryan (Ashley), Aaron (JoAnna), Alyssa (Brandon),

Brady, Brittany (Patrick), Hope, Hannah, and Hailey; great-grandchildren: Connor, Madden, Blakely, and Hendrix; step-grandchildren: Alex and Clarice; and sister Faye (Jim) Wilhelmi of Langdon. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Adam. In lieu of ﬂowers, the family prefers memorials be directed to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. A private family service will be held. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

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Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Morris, Minn., for Elizabeth Waage, 92, who passed away January 18, 2020, at the Benedictine Living Community in Duluth, Minn. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery in Morris. Elizabeth Ann Jenney was born in Waubay, S.D. She was the oldest child of Ralph Jenney and Ella Bruins Jenney. Her childhood was spent in South Dakota, Morris and Willmar, Minn. She graduated from Morris High School in 1945 and worked at several Morris businesses before living a short while in southern California. Upon returning to Morris, she met and married Sherman Waage; who was working for OtterTail Power Company after his service in WW2. They were blessed with three sons: Roger, Douglas, and Jim, all born in Morris. In 1960, they were transferred to Langdon for Sherman’s job where many close friendships were formed. After nine years, Sherman was transferred back to Morris where they lived until they moved to Duluth four years ago to be close to their son. She was

Donald Girodat

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon for Donald Girodat, 88, of Langdon, ND, who passed away January 21, 2020 at his home. On April 20, 1931, identical twin sons, Donald and Arnold, were born to Peter and Hedwig Girodat near Mt. Carmel. Don attended school in Mt. Carmel and later worked on farms, his dad’s store, and the post ofﬁce. After serving two years in the Army, he married Delores Balsdon on May 31, 1954, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. They lived and worked in Langdon and Wales at Standard Oil Company until 1955. They then moved to Lansing, Mich., where he worked construction until 1956 when they returned to Mt. Carmel. He went to work for

all about family and spent her life caring for her own family, her mother and in keeping her extended family close after her mother’s death. After Sherman retired, they became snowbirds and spent winters in Texas. She was an active member of Sons of Norway and danced in a Norwegian folk dancing group with Sherman. She became interested in family history researching her Jenney genealogy with roots in early Plymouth Mass. Betty is survived by her son: Roger (Mary Beth); daughter-inlaw Dr. Jean Hollenstein; grandchildren: Liz (Bill) McNaughton, Emily, Annie, Christian and Matt Waage; great-grandkids: Addison and William; and siblings: Joyce Jenney, Marilue Toop, Judy Olson and Noel (Roxanne) Jenney. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Sherman; infant son Douglas; and son Jim; as well as her sister, Bonnie Marshall; and two brothers-in-law: Shorty Toop and Kenny Olson. Betty’s family would like to thank the Benedictine Living Community in Duluth for their care of Betty over the past 4 years. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, Minnesota, is in care of arrangements for Betty. To send condolences on-line, visit www.pedersenfh. com.

Consolidated Construction, and in 1960, they moved to Grand Forks where he continued working for Consolidated until 1968 when he started working for Pritchard Bros. Construction of Thief River Falls, Minn. In 1972, they moved to Langdon where he started a business with his brother, Arnold, known as Don & Arn’s Standard. He retired from business in 1993 and was able to spend time on his hobbies and working for area farmers. Don is survived by his children: Dale of Langdon and Dawn Cramer of Spokane, Wash.; grandchildren: Chanse and Chloe Cramer; sister Dorothy Kroetsch; and sister-in-law Ethel Girodat. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Delores, brothers: Arnold and Glenn, sister Evelyn Schill, and son-in-law Bill Cramer. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

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Devotions by community pastors

Pastor Justin Schnackenberg Summer Worship Schedule 314 15th Ave Pastor Norm Economy (June-Aug.) Sundays 9:30 a.m. Phone 701-686-2000 Pastor Jordan Braunberger Coffee 10:30 a.m. Winter Worship Schedule Sunday Morning Worship – 11 a.m. Bible Chats (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Coffee 10 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. Ignite Youth Church Website: langdonumc.org

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January service on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. at Milton Lutheran. No Sunday service in January February service is Sunday mornings at 10 a.m at Dovre Lutheran in Osnabrock. Wednesday school, 6 p.m. at Milton Lutheran. Check facebook page for updates on services & classes: Friends of Dovre Lutheran and Milton Lutheran Churches

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

1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Last week, in the opening words from 1 Corinthians, Paul’s letter complemented the people of Corinth. This week he isn’t so complimentary. 11...It has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. 12What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” 13Has Christ been divided? Was Paul cruciﬁed for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 17For Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power. 18For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:11-13,17-18, NRSV) The people in Corinth were bickering. In the middle of the dark cold days of winter, cooped up in the house with no big holidays to look forward to, it can be easy to bicker. I notice this with my kids, and I notice it with myself, when it’s too nasty to go outside, and everyone is bored. We can get into arguments, like the people in Corinth were doing – arguing over whom it was better to have been baptized by. Paul tells us it didn’t matter who had done the baptizing. What did matter is that all were baptized followers of Jesus. End of argument. Sometimes as Christians, we’ve

gotten into arguments and have paid more attention to our differences instead of what holds us together: Jesus Christ. We confess salvation through Jesus Christ, God’s Word-made-ﬂesh, killed on a weapon of imperial torture, only to be risen from the dead. To unbelievers, as Paul wrote, this confession sounds foolish. But this confession is core to what we believe. When we have differences within Christianity – and we do – Paul urges us to remember our unity in this confession, as foolish as that confession may seem to those who do not believe. We are fortunate in our community not to have much bickering among our churches, as there was in Corinth when Paul wrote to them. Hopefully, we have learned and grown in this regard. But we still bicker over politics, and there are parts of the world where bickering continues to lead to bloodshed among Christians, to say nothing of between people of different religious faiths. This week, as you pass the churches in our community, pray for them. Pray for their families and their leaders. Pray for those who worship there. Give thanks for the unity you share in Christ. And pray that – in that unity – we might together shine the light of Christ, and the foolishness of the cross, for all to see. If you have questions or comments, feel free to contact me at kbreddin001@ luthersem.edu or 256-2594.

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The bus is scheduled to go to Grand Forks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and to Devils Lake on Mondays. Tuesday and Thursdays are reserved for Cavalier, Park River, Grafton and Edmore. All out-of-town appointments need to be between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. so that our drivers stay within our operating hours which are 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. A 48-hour notice is required for out-of-town trips. Please call 256-2828 PRIOR to making your appointments as some days the vehicles are full. Cavalier County Transit is a Qualified Medicaid Provider. Sarah Overby Financial Representative for Thrivent Financial How to approach money management The average U.S. consumer is inundated with financial information and tools as they prepare for their financial future. An Internet search of the words “financial planning” generates millions of hits. With all this financial knowledge readily available, we can assume most people are taking steps to get their financial house in order, right? Wrong. Many people tend to avoid setting financial goals, and even if they do, they tend to focus on a specific one like saving for college or retirement. However, they often fail to look at the entire picture, including weaving in their personal values into the equation, which can be critical to building a personalized financial program. Adopting a holistic approach to managing your finances can help link your decisions about money with matters of the heart. Another common mistake is making a financial decision without understanding its impact on other financial issues. Many financial choices overlap with each other. Paying attention to estate protection, for instance, will impact the resources available to address other needs and desires, such as vacations or giving to charity. Financial professionals can help you navigate these decisions. What are some other areas to consider? Here are some ideas from Thrivent Financial: • Go beyond investing. Considering mutual funds and other investment products in money decisions is only one option in a sea of other financial tools. • Thinking that only the rich should pay time and attention to managing their finances. It’s important to adopt a financial philosophy regardless of monetary worth. • Believing that it can wait. A well-developed financial program

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Financial Corner with Sarah grows with time, so getting a jumpstart on retirement planning at a young age works in one’s favor. Also, crises can happen at any age and financial preparation will help a person work through the unexpected. • Neglecting to reevaluate financial decisions periodically. Reviews should be done on an annual basis. Life events—like marriage, childbirth, job changes or home ownership — should be signals to revisit financial goals. Plenty of financial information is out there, so the more Americans can learn, the better. Building financial knowledge, getting started early and seeking help when needed will help make personal money management possible and position individuals for long-term success. Thrivent Financial is represented in the Langdon area by Financial Representative Sarah Overby at 716 3rd St, Langdon, (701) 256-2932. About Thrivent Thrivent is a not-for-profit financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money. As a mission-driven, membership-owned organization, it offers its more than 2 million members and customers a broad range of financial products, services and guidance to help them obtain a life of contentment, confidence and generosity. Thrivent and its subsidiary and affiliate companies offer insurance, investments, banking and advice over

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BASKETBALL

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Cardinals boys get big District 8 win at Dunseith 73-66

By Jake Kulland Republican Sports Writer

Wyatt Kartes scores a basket while beig guarded by two DP Knights. Photo by Larry Stokke

Blain Perry lit up the three point line in the Cards win over Dakota Prairie. Photo by Larry Stokke

HOCKEY

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals boys basketball team looked to get back on track after losing their second game of the year at home to Hatton-Northwood on Jan. 10. They did just that, winning their last two games at home versus Dakota Prairie 76-63, and at Dunseith 7366. That win over the Dragons was their first District 8 game of the year. The Cards are now 7-2 on the season, and after hosting Rolla in Munich on Jan. 23, they play at #1 Four WindsMinnewaukan on Jan. 28, host North Star Jan. 31, that play in a boys/girls double header at New Rockford on Feb. 1. Here is a recap of their last two games: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 76, Dakota Prairie 63 In their game with the Knights, the Cardinals faced one of the top players in Region 4, Dakota Prairie senior Tyler Loe. While the Cards held Loe to just two points in the first quarter, he exploded for 36 points in the final three frames and also knocked down seven 3-pointers. But Langdon-Edmore-Munich kept up with the Knights offensively, scoring 20 or more points in three out of four quarters. Cardinals senior Blaine Perry came through with four 3's of his own in the game, two of which came in the crucial second quarter when the Cards grabbed the lead. The Cardinals led 35-25 late in the second before the Knights scored the last five points including a deep three from Bryce Trenda to make the score 35-30 at the half. Jackson Delvo came alive for the Cardinals in the third quarter with nine points to help push the lead to 56-45 after three quarters. Delvo, Simon and Grant Romfo all hit big shots in the fourth to preserve the lead and the win. One unfortunate thing happened to the Cards near the end of the game, when Ordale Morstad dislocated his knee cap while trying to guard Loe. It did pop back in on its own, so it was hoped that Morstad would only miss one week of action. Grant Romfo led the Cardinals with 20 points while draining four 3-pointers, followed by Delvo with 18, Simon Romfo 13 and Perry 12. Simon also led the team with nine rebounds and six assists. Langdon-Edmore-Munich 73, Dunseith 66 On Jan. 21 the Cardinals went into the Dragon's Den to face Dunseith. This is would be a back and forth game most of the way, with the Cards getting some clutch runs to pull away with the win. After a number of lead changes early in the contest, Langdon-Edmore-Munich once again got two big 3-pointers from Blaine in the second quarter for the second straight game.

BOXSCORE

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 76, DAKOTA PRAIRIE 63 DP -- 14 16 15 18 -- 63 LEM -- 13 22 21 20 -- 76 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Grant Romfo 20, Jackson Delvo 18, Simon Romfo 13, Blaine Perry 12, Jagger Worley 5, Ordale Morstad 4 Dakota Prairie -- Tyler Loe 38, Parker Frederick 12, Bryce Trenda 6, Cade Stein 4, Levi Frederick 2, Marcus Gilbertson 1 Rebounds -- LEM: 32 (S. Romfo 9, Morstad, G. Romfo 5); DP: 36 (P. Frederick 7) Assists -- LEM: 17 (S. Romfo 7, Morstad 6); DP: 11 Steals -- LEM: 10 (Delvo 4, Worley 3); DP: 1 Turnovers -- LEM: 11; DP: 13 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 27/56 (48%); DP: 21/53 (40%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 12/20 (60%); DP: 11/16 (69%)

The Cards went on a 12-2 run to end the half with the help of a Dunseith technical foul to lead 37-30 at the half. The Cardinals would come out of the locker and score the first seven points of the third quarter to lead 4430, before Sage Williams came alive for the Dragons with eight points to help make it an eight point contest at 52-44 after three. Simon Romfo, who had one of the best games of his career, insured the victory with 11 fourth quarter points

BOXSCORE

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 73, DUNSEITH 66 LEM -- 15 22 15 21 -- 73 D -- 16 14 14 22 -- 66 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Simon Romfo 27, Blaine Perry 15, Jackson Delvo 12, Jagger Worley 9, Grant Romfo 8, Sean Gette 2 Dunseith -- Sage Williams 20, Treagen Azure 19, Ethan Morin 18, Chad Parisien 5, Gabe Davis 2, Julius Grant 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 47 (G. Romfo, Delvo 9, Perry 7); D: 23 (Azure 6) Assists -- LEM: 12; D: 8 Steals -- LEM: 4; D: 7 Turnovers -- LEM: 13; D: 12 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 25/58 (43%); D: 28/54 (52%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 19/23 (83%); D: 5/16 (31%)

on his way to career high 27, shooting 12 of 18 from the field. Perry would also get a career high in points with 15, including a huge three point play in the fourth quarter, while also pulling down seven rebounds. Jackson Delvo would get 12 points for the game, while Grant Romfo led the team with nine boards. Williams led the Dragons with 20 points. Two other stats that figured in the win were the Cardinals having 14 offensive rebounds, and they also went 19 of 23 from the free throw line making their first 12 in a row, while Dunseith was just 5 for 16.

Jackson Delvo on a fast break lays in a basket. Photo by Larry Stokke

Blades boys win 1 of 3 in west road swing By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

The Langdon Blades junior gold hockey again took to the road to play three games in western North Dakota and eastern Montana the weekend of January 18-19. They came back to beat Richand 6-5, lost at Watford City 6-2 then got beat in overtime 5-4 at Crosby. After the weekend, the Blades league record now stands at 6-5 on the season. After they hosted the same three teams above at Dakota Spirit Arena January 24-26, they will next play February 8 at 5:00pm in their final home league game of the season versus Northwood. In their games out west, the Blades had a fun game versus Richland to start the trip off. Langdon got the contest off to a great start with two first period goals by Andy Muhs and Hunter Feil to take a two goal lead. Assists for both goals were credited to Sid Ullyott. The

Rangers came back to tie the game at two with a goal late in the first and early in the second period. Things went back and forth through the rest of the second, with Sid and Peyton Ullyott lighting the lamp in the second frame with Feil getting an assist on the first goal. With the score tied at three going into the third, Peyton Ullyott then Feil each scored to make it a two goal game. Richland scored with under a minute left but could not get the tying goal in the net. Logan Harder got the win in the net with 29 saves, and the Rangers outshot the Blades 34-27. A quirk in the schedule forced Langdon to play two games in a day, and they faced Watford City the same night they played Richland. It seemed to show in the ice, as Peyton Ullyott got two second period goals to help the Blades to a 2-1 lead, but the Oilers would score the last four goals to win. Zach Rostvet was credited with assists on the Ullyott goals.

Harder had 31 saves, and the Oilers outshot Langdon 39-33. In their last game of the trip versus Crosby, again, the Blades got off to a fantastic start with Peyton and Sid Ullyott scoring first period goals with the second one assisted by Feil. The Comets, however, fought back to tie the game after the first. Peyton Ullyott would put Langdon back out in front on a goal assisted by Sid. After Crosby would take the lead at 4-3 early in the third with two goals, Andy Muhs found daylight for an unassisted goal to tie it up just ahead of the halfway point in the third period. Neither team would score a winner in regulation, so the game went to an extra session. Halfway into the overtime period, the Comets would get the puck in the net to win the game. Harder had 27 saves for the Blades, and Langdon outshot Crosby a remarkable 58-32. Comets goalie Easton Eriksmoen had a large 54 saves to get the win for Crosby.

Blades player Zachary Rostvet plays tough in the Crosby game. Photo by Laura Dease

Cooper Zimmer and the Crosby center battle it out in a face off. Photo by Laura Dease.

Isak Dease and Hunter Feil battle for the puck against the Richland defense. Photo by Laura Dease

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BASKETBALL

SPORTS

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Lady Cards crush Rolette-Wolford 71-11 in District 8 play By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team was to have a busy schedule this past week, but a blizzard forced a district game at North Star to be moved to January 23. Their only game to report on was at home in Munich versus Rolette-Wolford on January 20. Despite a very slow start, the Lady Cards won big, 71-11. They are now 11-0 on the season and are still ranked second in the state. After meeting Hettinger-Scranton for a game in Jamestown on January 25,

the Cardinals will host Dunseith on January 27 then play a girls/boys double header at New Rockford the afternoon of February 1. In their game with the Comets, the Cards led just 2-0 almost halfway through the ﬁrst quarter before they took off on a 21-2 run to end the frame. Kaitlynn Scherr had eight points, and Morgan Freije six for the rally. After leading 41-7 at halftime, the Cardinals out scored R-W 27-4 in the second half to win big. Scherr ﬁnished with 17 points, Callie Ronningen 14, and Freije with 13. The Cards forced 33 Comets turnovers.

BOXSCORE

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 71, ROLETTE-WOLFORD 11 RW -- 2 5 0 4 -- 11 LEM -- 23 23 19 8 -- 71 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Kaitlynn Scherr 17, Callie Ronningen 14, Morgan Freije 13, Kaylee Lowery 9, Lexi Olson 8, Calyn Crockett 6, Jaya Henderson 2, Halle Jabs 2, Whitney Pankratz 2 Rolette-Wolford -- Sierra Heinz 4, Morgan Casavant 2, Sam Brien 2, Savannah McColl 2

Calyn Crockett chipped in 6 points in the Cards win over the Comets. Photo by Larry Stokke

Marlee Hetletved fights for a rebound against Rolette-Wolford. Photo by Larry Stokke

Morgan Freije had a nifty reverse layup to add 2 to her 13 point game over Rolette -Wolford. Photo by Larry Stokke The Munich Choir did an awesome job singing the National Anthem at the girls basketball game. Photo by Larry Stokke

HOCKEY

Blades girls hockey wins one, ties one in major road trip By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer Like the junior gold hockey team, the Langdon Blades girls squad went west for what turned out to be four games played in a stretch from January 18-20. They lost to Richland 4-2, beat Watford City 4-1, lost to Crosby 7-4 and tied Bismarck 0-0. After the weekend the Blades girls now have a 3-3-1 record in league games, with their next action coming in a league jamboree in Mandan February 7-9. Stats were unavailable for the Blades game at Richland, so our recap begins with Langdon's best game of the weekend at Watford

City. After falling behind 1-0 after the ﬁrst period, Langdon would put in four straight goals on scores from Abby Forest, two by Jessie Gellner and one from McKenna Schneider. Alexa Schneider had two assists in the scoring run, while Forest and Arianna Haraseth each had one. Jaelyn Buckman had 19 saves for the Blades, and Langdon outshot Watford City 31-20. The next day at Crosby, the Comets jumped out to a 4-1 lead after the ﬁrst period, with the Blades goal coming from Alexa Schneider unassisted. Crosby put in two more goals in the second to make it a 6-1 contest before each of the Schneider sisters scored to cut the lead to

three. Savannah Ullyott had an assist on the ﬁrst goal. Emma Field lit the lamp in the third period to make things interesting at 6-4, but the Comets would later score an insurance goal to get the win. Buckman had 43 saves for the game, and Crosby outshot Langdon 50-37. The girls would play one more game in their run, a makeup at Bismarck on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This would be a battle of attrition with the Capitals with neither team getting anything past two very good goalies in three periods and overtime. Buckman had 41 saves including 16 in the overtime session to preserve the tie for the Blades.

Jake’s take on sports

By Jake Kulland

Cardinals boys ready for showdown with top ranked Four WindsMinnewaukan We began this week to preview a big boys basketball game coming on Jan. 28, as Langdon-EdmoreMunich will play the number boys team in the state in Four WindsMinnewaukan. The game will be held at Fort Totten, and it will be a great measuring stick for both teams to sort of "See where they're at" at this point of the season. The Cards boys are 7-2 on the year, and the Indians are unbeaten and led by among others 6 foot 10 inch center Bronson Walter. This should be a fun match up to watch, and of course we will be broadcasting the game on 95.7 FM that evening. The Cardinals girls and boys basketball teams will also have an entertaining double header, where they will both

play at New Rockford the afternoon of Feb. 1. The Lady Cards have been playing lights out on defense, which has helped their record stay unbeaten and their ranking still at number two in the state. Hunters Safety Class coming Jan. 28 The annual hunters safety courses are coming to Langdon in the week ahead. The ﬁrst class will be Jan. 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Langdon Research Center. This class is open to anyone aged 11 and up, and will continue to run through sometime in February. Rod Howatt is once again one of the instructors for the class this year, and if you need more information about it, please give him a call at 701-370-9988. State Snowmobile Ride coming to Walhalla Feb. 1; Governor Burgum may attend We will leave you this week by reminding one and all that the State Snowmobile Ride and Snowfest 2020 is coming up on Feb. 1. Walhalla gets the honor of hosting it

this is year, with the hub site being the Walhalla Inn. It will run from 9am to 5pm, with a chance for you to win one of two $500 cash prizes, along with many other door prizes. Tod Soeby is the committee chairman for the event, and at last report he was working on getting North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to not only attend the event, but also take a ride on some of the trails in the Pembina Gorge. That was not conﬁrmed yet as of press time, but it would be a great addition to a fun event if he did make the trek north. The State Ride is sponsored by the Northeast Snowmobile Club Association, the Pembina Hills Trailriders and Riverside Welding. For more information, give Tod a call at 701-265-2608. Also a reminder that the Moonlighters Snowmobile Club from Langdon will be also have a fun run coming up on Feb. 15 with the hub site being At the Hop Bar and Grill. We will talk more about that in a couple of papers from now. "See ya!" next week!

Fans were treated to a very entertaining dance by a young Cardinal fan. Photo by Larry Stokke

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AGRICULTURE

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Langdon Research Extension Center – Soil salinity and sodicity

By Naeem Kalwar

Extension Area Specialist/Soil Health

Langdon Research Extension Center, North Dakota State University

256-2582, ext. 113 naeem.kalwar@ndsu.edu EXTENT OF SOIL SALINITY AND SODICITY IN NORTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA IN 2018 Soil salinity and sodicity are two critical soil health issues producers face in northeast North Dakota. Both result in poor stands or barren spots, especially along the headlands. As per the 2019 NDSU projected crop budgets for NE North Dakota, producers spend an average of $82 to $187 per acre just to plant soybean, spring wheat, canola and corn. That is a net loss on these areas. It is estimated that at least 15% of the crop land out of a total of 39 million acres in our State is affected by salinity. That will be about six million acres. Excessive levels of water soluble salts result in salinity and deprive plants of water as salts compete with plant roots for water. Soil sodicity is caused by excessive levels of sodium (Na+) that is attracted to the negative charges of soil clay and humus particles and is not present as a salt. Sodicity makes the soil layers tight by causing “dispersion and swelling”. Sodicity will happen if calcium (Ca2+) levels are lower than sodium. In additions, higher magnesium (Mg2+) levels than calcium in the soil exchange complex can also lead to excessive swelling resulting in dense soil layers, especially in case of shrinking and expanding type of clayey soils. Occurrence of high magnesium levels compared to calcium resulting in dense soil layers in the Red River Valley had been reported by Ellis and Caldwell in 1935 and Clayton

Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension

NDSU Extension Explains Natural-air Drying Concepts, Busts Myths

The moisture content and temperature of grain play a big role in how long that grain can be stored without signiﬁcant deterioration. (NDSU photo) NDSU Extension’s grain drying expert offers advice on drying crops. The moisture content and temperature of grain play a big role in how long that grain can be stored without signiﬁcant deterioration. Air drying is one way to reduce the moisture in grain. However, natural-air drying is not effective during the winter, according to Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer and grain drying expert. The cold air does not hold enough mois-

in 1936. Remediation of salinity and sodicity start by sampling the problem areas three to four-feet deep and analyzing all samples and depths for Electrical Conductivity or EC to assess salinity, Sodium Adsorption Ratio or SAR to assess sodicity and pH by using “Saturated Paste Extract Method”. SAR analysis will also provide individual levels of Ca2+, Mg 2+ and Na+, which could be used to determine if Mg2+ levels are higher than Ca2+. If sodicity is established, in order to calculate the rates of soil amendments like gypsum that add Ca2+ to the soils, 0-12-inch depths will also need to be analyzed for Cation Exchange Capacity or CEC by using “Sodium Saturation and Ammonium Extraction Method”. Analyzing the problem areas for salinity, sodicity and in some cases high magnesium levels provides producers a basis to establish a remediation plan. Sensing the need, the NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center, NDSU Extension and in some cases crop consultants have been helping producers with sampling and analyzing the unproductive areas three to four-feet deep since 2012. In 2018, however, this activity reached its peak as the Langdon Research Extension Center acquired a new pick up mounted soil probe. A total of 40 producers were helped in nine Counties in northeast North Dakota with sampling 136 unproductive sites. Sampling was followed up by a detailed explanation of soil results along with suggestions for remediation. The 2018 results of 133 producer soil samples conﬁrmed the high levels of salinity, sodicity and excessive Mg2+ versus Ca2+ contrary to the common belief that they are not se-

rious soil health issues in the northeast (Graph 1). Though some individual EC levels were higher than 20.0 dS/m, however, even the average EC of the 133 samples for the 0-12-inch depth was 8.96 (dS/m), which is not even suitable for the most salt-tolerant annual crops like barley, oat and sugarbeet. EC levels decreased with depths with an average of 7.13 dS/m (12-24-inch), 6.43 dS/m (24-36-inch) and 6.32 dS/m (36-48-inch). At these salt levels, producers will be better off planting a mix of perennial salttolerant grasses like Tall Wheatgrass, Slender Wheatgrass, Western Wheatgrass, Green Wheatgrass (AC Saltlander) and Russian Wildrye. These grasses will establish in about a year, reduce evaporation, use excess water, add biomass, induce increased microbial activity and could be hayed, grazed or mowed. The soil SAR levels also were found to be the highest in the 0-12inch depths with an average of 10.74 for the 133 samples. These SAR results conﬁrmed the sodicity issues in northeast and will require application of soil amendments like gypsum, which will add Ca2+ to the soils. The average SAR levels for the 12-24-inch, 24-36-inch and 36-48inch depths were 9.17, 8.25 and 8.33 respectively for the 133 samples. High SAR results are also reﬂected by the high average Na+ (Meq/L) levels compared to average Ca2+ (Meq/L). Higher Ca2+ levels versus Na+ will prevent sodicity from happening. Graph 1. Average EC, SAR, pH, Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+ results of 0-12-inch, 12-24-inch, 24-36-inch and 36-48-inch depths by using Saturated Paste Extract Method and average CEC levels of 0-12-inch depth by using Sodium Saturation

ture to accomplish in-bin drying. For example, 100,000 pounds of air (about 1,280,000 cubic feet) at 47 degrees and 70% relative humidity used for air drying 21% moisture corn in October will pick up about 70 pounds of water while drying the corn to 16% moisture, which is the equilibrium moisture content (EMC) of corn for that air condition. In January, the same 100,000 pounds of air at 7 degrees and 70% relative humidity will pick up only about 9 pounds of water while drying the corn to only about 19% moisture, which is the EMC of corn at that air condition. Using an airflow rate of 1 cubic foot per minute per bushel (cfm/ bu), drying the corn in October will take about 50 days, and a limited amount of drying in January will take 120 days. “The general recommendation is to wait until the outdoor air temperature averages about 40 degrees to air-dry corn and soybeans,” Hellevang says. “Keep the stored grain near or below 30 degrees until drying starts.” Information is circulating that drying occurs at night and not during the day, so fans should be operated at night and not during the daytime. This theory has several inaccuracies, Hellevang says. At airflow rates used for naturalair drying, the grain temperature rapidly changes and is fluctuating during a 24-hour period. The time required to change the grain temperature can be estimated by divid-

ing 15 by the airﬂow rate. So, at 1 cfm/bu, changing the temperature of the grain in the bin will take only about 15 hours. During the daytime, the grain is being warmed. Then as outdoor air temperatures cool during the evening, the grain at the bottom of the bin gradually cools and the air is warmed by the grain. As the air is warmed, the moisture-holding capacity is increased. During the forenoon, the grain at the bottom of the bin gradually is warmed by the air and the air is cooled. The cooling of the air limits the moisture-holding capacity, but the warming of the grain creates drying potential for later. Moisture is removed by evaporation, which requires that the grain and air going through the grain be warm enough to evaporate the moisture until moisture equilibrium is reached, based on the EMC of the grain. If the grain was not warmed during the day, the grain would remain at the night temperature, so running the fan the next night would bring cold, damp air in on cold grain and little if any drying would occur. As an example, a producer is attempting to dry 16% moisture soybeans in April when the average temperature is 42 degrees and 70% relative humidity. The soybeans would be expected to dry to about 13.5% moisture if the fans run 24 hours per day. Typically, the temperature varies by 20 to 25 degrees during a 24-hour period, and the relative humidity changes as the air temperature changes unless moisture is added or removed from the air. If the fans were operated just at night, the grain would be about 32 degrees, and the air condition would be about 32 degrees and 100% relative humidity. Based on the soybean EMC, operating the fan just at night would add moisture to the soybeans. “Unfortunately, there are no

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and Ammonium Extraction Method for 133 producer soil samples (excluding the results of three samples) that were taken in 2018. Though not as widespread as sodicity, higher Mg2+ versus Ca2+ levels were also found to be an issue, which may need application of amendments that add Ca2+. The higher levels of Na+ and Mg2+ versus Ca2+ and the need for the amendment application to correct these issues also highlights the importance of analyzing the true soil CEC by using “Sodium Saturation and Ammonium Extraction Method”. The common Addition or Summation Method generally results in artiﬁcially high CEC values, especially if salt levels are high, which is the case for almost all of the unproductive areas in the northeast. Higher CEC values will calculate higher rates of soil amendments that are not needed, however, will cost more. The average soil CEC of 133 samples was 25.40 Meq/L. The average soil pH levels were alkaline and were 7.93 for 0-12-inch, 8.11 for 12-24-inch, 8.09 for 24-36inch and 8.05 for 36-48-inch depths. The 2018 results highlight the importance of sampling the areas that either do not produce anything or produce way below the yield potential three to four-feet deep in 12-inch increments and analyzing

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new ways to dry grain,” Hellevang notes. “The laws of nature continue to apply.” He recommends starting to natural-air dry corn and soybeans when the average air temperature is about 40 degrees. The maximum initial corn moisture for natural-air drying using an airflow rate of at least 1 cfm/bu is 20% this year due to the increased potential for deterioration because of damaged or immature kernels. The expected drying time for corn is about 45 to 50 days using an airflow rate of 1 cfm/bu. Drying time is proportional to the airflow rate, so at an airflow rate of 1.25 cfm/bu, the drying time is about 35 to 40 days. Adding heat will change the final corn moisture but will change the drying speed only slightly. Ensure that the fan’s airflow rate is adequate by checking fan charts or estimate airflow by using the fan selection program available at the NDSU grain drying and storage website (https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/graindrying). If temperatures cool to an average of about 30 degrees, the fans can be stopped. Wait until the temperature again averages at least about 40 degrees before starting the fans. Cool the grain by operating the fans at night or other cool periods before shutting off the fans to extend the storage life of the grain. Some producers are concerned about shutting fans off because that leaves a drying front in the grain. The drying front is the area in the grain mass where the drying is occurring. The dry air comes in contact with wet grain at the bottom of the drying zone, picks up moisture until it comes into equilibrium with the grain in the drying zone and then carries that moisture through the wet grain above the drying zone and out of the bin. “There is nothing magical about the drying front or zone,” Hellevang says. “The grain and the drying zone will be in the same condition several days later when the fan is started again.” Fans should be shut off during rainy days and during fog. Here are some recommendations by crop:

the samples for EC, SAR and pH by using the Saturated Paste Extract Method and CEC by using Sodium Saturation and Ammonium Extraction Method. That is especially important as often there are no clear visual symptoms of sodicity and high Mg2+ issues at the soil surface. For salinity, salts may form a visible crust at the soil surface when excess water evaporates, however, analyzing the samples for EC will help determine, which crop/grass type will actually have a chance to get establish. For detailed information please refer to the following publications and websites: 1. Soil Testing Unproductive Areas, SF1809. 2. Managing Saline Soils in North Dakota, SF1087 (revised September 2019). 3. The NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center Soil Health webpage: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ langdonrec/soil-health 4. The NDSU Soil Health website: https://www.ndsu.edu/soilhealth/ 5. The North Central Research Extension Center Soil Health webpage: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ NorthCentralREC/soil-health

Soybeans Use an airflow rate of at least 1 cfm/bu to natural-air dry up to 16% moisture soybeans. The expected drying time with this airflow rate will be about 50 days. The allowable storage time for 18% moisture soybeans is only about 40 days at 50 degrees, so use a minimum airflow rate of 1.5 cfm/bu to natural-air dry 18% moisture soybeans. Wheat Normally start drying fans in late April when temperatures are averaging in the upper 40s. The estimated time to dry 17% moisture wheat using an airflow rate of 0.75 cfm/ bu is about 40 days at 47 F. Adding supplemental heat that warms the air 3 to 5 degrees permits drying at a higher humidity but will approximately double the cost of drying. Barley Malting barley germination will be lost if adequate airflow is not provided so the barley is dried within the allowable storage time. The allowable storage time (or drying time) is related to the grain temperature and moisture content. The allowable storage time, based on germination, for 17% moisture barley is about 140 days at 50 degrees, 65 days at 60 degrees and only 30 days at 70 degrees. Germination will be lost before mold growth is visible. An allowable storage time chart for malting barley is available at the NDSU grain drying and storage website. Allowable storage time is cumulative, so if the 17% moisture barley was stored for 60 days last fall at 50 degrees before it was cooled for winter storage, the allowable storage time this spring is only about 60 days at 50 degrees before germination is lost. Drying 17% moisture barley will take about 40 days with an airflow rate of 0.75 cfm/bu at 50 degrees. Therefore, an airflow rate of 0.75 cfm/bu is the minimum recommended airflow rate to dry 17% moisture barley in the spring. NDSU Agriculture Communication - Jan. 16, 2020 source: Ken Hellevang, 701-2317243, kenneth.hellevang@ndsu.edu editor: Ellen Crawford, 701-2315391, ellen.crawford@ndsu.edu

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Public Notice

Langdon Area School Board Minutes

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December 17, 2019 Present: Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, Chris Olson, Steve Olson, Dave Hart, Tyler Feist, Tiffany Hetletved, Daren Christianson (Supt.), Stephanie Hochhalter (MS/HS Principal), Todd Hetler (Elem Principal) and Kari Phillips (Asst. Bus. Mgr.). Visitor: Lisa Nowatzki Cindy Stremick called the December 17, 2019 Board meeting to order at 7:00 a.m. The Board reviewed the November 18, 2019 minutes. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the November 18, 2019 minutes with no corrections. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the November 2019 bills and financials. Dave Hart made a motion to approve the financial report and bills. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Bank Reconciliations, Audit, Leaves and Sub Pay, Cell Phone Charging Station, Budget, Inventory Program with NW Valuations, TFFR, Training, Bill Charging, Quarterly and Year End Reports. Aanderud, Krista, Reimburse for Family Night Supplies_______ 53.47 Adobe Inc., Creative Cloud_ 962.50 Advanced Business Methods, December 2019 Copier/Printer Leases_ ________________________3,418.82 Amazon Credit Plan, December 2019 Charges______________ 370.67 American Family Life, December 2019 AFLAC Bill__________3,047.30 American Legion Post 98, Legion Hall Rental - Staff Appreciation____ _________________________ 200.00 AmeriPride Linen Services, December 2019 Mops/Rugs/Rags_______ _________________________ 222.39 and Investment Office, ND Retirement, Kari Henderson December 2019__________________121,412.51 Arntson Stewart Wegner PC Attorneys at Law, Legal Counsel for Loan_____________________ 350.00 Askvig, Ethen, Ref BBB vs Hatton 01/10/20_________________ 321.40 Bread Pan, The, Spelling Bee Cake_ __________________________ 65.00 Bud's Service Products, Cardboard

Dumpster Repair__________ 112.00 CarQuest of Langdon, Welding Rods Rich Olson Class Supplies___ __________________________ 52.47 Catholic Charities North Dakota, November 2019 Contracted Counselor Fees________________2,800.00 Cavalier County Treasurer, 2019 Special Assessment Tax Payments _ _________________________ 428.84 Christianson, Arik, GBB vs Carrington 01/04/20___________ 67.40 Christianson, Daren, Ref BBB vs Dakota Prairie 01/16/20______ 260.90 Christianson, Lane, GBB vs Cavalier 01/02/20______________ 194.90 City of Langdon, Dec 2019 Water/ Sewer/Garbage Billing_____ 624.48 Comfort Suites - Fargo, MTSS Fargo Conference Hotel Rooms___ 253.80 Country Media, Inc., Publishing Board Minutes____________ 251.85 Currie, Andy, GBB vs Carrington 01/04/20_________________ 127.90 Dawley, Kevin, Ref BBB vs Dakota Prairie 01/16/20___________ 122.50 EduTech Education Technology Services, COSI Autopsy____ 368.00 Expressway Suites, STUCO Hotel Rooms__________________1,399.30 Far From Normal Enterprizes, Rich Olson 19-20 Classroom Supplies___ _________________________ 102.56 Farmers Union Oil Co., January 2020 Fuel Purchases________ 655.95 FP Mailing Solutions, Jan-Mar 2020 Postage Meter_____________ 179.85 Gerrells Sports Center, December 2019 Purchases____________ 134.40 Groth, Tanner, Independent Study_ _________________________ 900.00 Hampton Inn & Suites Minot Airport, BBB Hotel Rooms Minot_____ _________________________ 518.40 Hanson, Seth, Ref BBB vs Dakota Prairie 01/16/20___________ 122.50 Hartley's School Buses, December 2019 Student Transportation_______ _______________________ 26,671.54 Helland, Gary, BBB Ref vs North Border 12/19/19___________ 197.90 Hot Lunch Program, Reimbursement for Staff Appreciation Din____ _________________________ 313.07 JayMar Business Forms, Inc., W2/1099 Forms & Envelopes_____ _________________________ 114.22 Johnson Controls, Inc., Replace pressure relief valve/ support_____ ________________________ 2,750.00 Kram, Amy, Reimburse Supplies___

__________________________ 91.68 Krivarchka, Joshua, Ref BBB vs Hatton 01/10/20_______________ 66.00 Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce, Langdon Bucks_____ 200.00 Langdon Hardware and Rental, December 2019 Purchases______ 72.93 Leevers Foods, Food Purchases December 2019_______________ 549.02 Lill, Mindi, Mileage between schools - 84 days @ .3 m_____ 14.62 Lill, Teri, Staff Appreciation Supper Catering___________________ 84.60 Logie, Lance, Ref BBB vs Hatton 01/10/20_________________ 258.80 Lowery, Jolena, Staff Appreciation Supper Catering____________ 79.20 Lundquist, Nick, GBB vs Carrington 01/04/20_________________ 250.40 Marcelin, Sabrina, Staff Appreciation Supper Catering_______ 206.40 Marcotte's Builders Supply, Door Kickstop/Screws/Tap Bit____ 27.20 McConnell, Kyle, BBB Ref vs North Border 12/19/19___________ 122.50 Mertens, Jordan, Ref BBB vs Hatton 01/10/20_________________ 331.94 Mertens, Roger, Ref BBB vs Hatton 01/10/20_________________ 202.54 Montana-Dakota Utilities, December 2019 Natural Gas Bills__ 1,628.47 ND Council of Educational Leaders, NDAESP Registration Fee - TH_ _________________________ 235.00 Network Services Company, December 2019 Purchases____ 2,117.52 North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance, Workforce Safety Assessments KL & JH____________ 250.00 NW Tire Inc., GMC Alignment____ _________________________ 104.00 Ottertail Power Company, December 2019 Electric Bills_____12,681.64 Palmer, Chad, GBB vs Cavalier 01/02/20_________________ 129.40 Peterson, Rob, Ref BBB vs Dakota Prairie 01/16/20___________ 170.80 Popplers Music Store, Instrumental & Vocal Purchases________ 1,784.04 Premium Waters, Inc., December 2019 water purchases_______ 162.47 Schroeder Furniture LLC, Tile Replacement________________ 116.10 Skibicki, Grant, GBB vs Carrington 01/04/20_________________ 185.14 Stotts, Jeff, REF vs Bottineau 12/20/19_________________ 129.40 Sundre, Kevin, GBB vs Cavalier 01/02/20_________________ 202.54 Traynor Law Firm, PC, Legal Counsel Fees___________________ 189.50

United Communications, December 2019 Telephone Billing__ 685.63 US Foods, Snack for Study Buddy Program__________________ 100.48 VISA - Cardmember Service, December 2019 Charges-General_____ ________________________1,348.90 Wallace, Terry, GBB vs Cavalier 01/02/20_________________ 129.40 Weekes, Barbara, Ref BBB vs Dakota Prairie 01/16/20__________ 66.00 Graber, Kevin, Cabinet Installation LAES 2nd Payment_______1,500.00 Jenson A/C & Heating, Walk-in Freezer Repairs HS_________ 167.50 Langdon Activity Center, Building Rental BB Practice_________ 550.00 Visitors were welcomed. Preview of Agenda: No additions. Communications: Christmas cards to the Board were sent around the table. Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson reviewed his report with the Board. Topics of discussion included Paraprofessional Resignation and the Revised Budget. He stated that the open position in the Elementary has been covered within by transferring a para from the high school. Jordan Braunberger has had an hour per day added to cover a classroom that was covered by para that has been moved down to the Elementary. Todd Hetler’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Cleanliness Survey, Community Relations, Title I Reallocated Funds, Mid-Year Review, and Positive Office Referral Program. Stephanie Hochhalter’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Concluded and Upcoming Events, Teams, College and Career Ready, and General Information. Old Business: Revised budgets were reviewed by the Board. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the revised budget. Dave Hart seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. New Business: Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to rescind the Langdon Area School District #23 policies: Guest Speakers, Bidding Requirements & Pro-

cedures, Disbursement of Monies, Food Service Procurement Policy, Vendor Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Sales Calls & Demonstrations, Fair Employment Cause in Contracts, Gifts & Bequests, System of Accounts, Cash in School Buildings, Fraud Prevention & Investigation, Audits, Asbestos Management, Buildings & Grounds Security Plan, Risk Management, and Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities. Chris Olson seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Chris Olson made a motion to waive the second reading and to approve and adopt the Langdon Area School District #23 policies: GBBA – Guest Speakers, HCAB – Bidding Requirements & Procedures, HCAE – Disbursement of Monies , HCAF – Food Service Procurement Policy, HCBA – Vendor Conflict of Interest Disclosure, HCBB – Sales Calls & Demonstrations, HCBC – Fair Employment Cause in Contracts, HDD – Gifts & Bequests, HEBA – System of Accounts, HEBB – Cash in School Buildings, HEBC – Fraud Prevention & Investigation, HEBD – Audits, IAAA – Asbestos Management, IAB – Buildings & Grounds Security Plan, IDB – Risk Management, and JBA – Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Roll call vote unanimously carried. The staff appreciation supper is tomorrow night at the Legion. The meal has been sponsored by an anonymous donor. The next Board meetings will be Monday, January 21, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. in the School Board Meeting Room. Steve Olson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned. Board President Business Manager DISCLAIMER: These are unofficial minutes as they have yet to be approved by the Board. J27 _______________________________

January 7, 2020 On January 7, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session. Nick Moser was not present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Chairman Austin Lafrenz called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Lafrenz asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Review of the proposed E-911 Agreement with Towner County was added to the agenda at 8:30 a.m. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by David Zeis; motion carried. David Zeis made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Greg Fetsch, Sheriff, visited with the commissioners regarding the E911 Agreement with Towner County. Stanley Dick made a motion to charge Towner County $15,000.00 for admin in 2020, with the cost being reviewed at year-end. Dick rescinded his motion. David Zeis made a motion to transfer $2,802.96 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road and Bridge Excess Levy Fund, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to transfer $280.30 from Road and Bridge Fund to Road and Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to transfer $2,715.00 from Road and Bridge Fund to Road and Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to transfer $84,687.71 from Social Services Fund to Northern Valley Human Service Zone Fund, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. David Zeis made a motion to transfer $4,019.13 from E911 Fund to County General Fund, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to transfer $504.80 from VSO Fund to County General Fund, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, met with the commissioners and reviewed the road project status report from KLJ. Various projects were discussed for future Prairie Dog funding, and gravel budgets were reviewed. Johnston informed the commissioners that Butler would be doing some warranty work on the Hannah motor grader at the Munich shop. Johnston also stated he had requested an extension with FEMA for the townships that have not submitted

bills for reimbursement yet, which will give them until January 2021 to get the bills submitted for reimbursement. Greg Goodman asked if the seasonal snowplow operators have job descriptions that outline the expectations for maintenance of the trucks. Johnston stated he had not seen one, but he would check with HR. Steph Bata, Tax Director, met with the commissioners to review the 2020 Forest Stewardship Contracts. Stanley Dick stated he is frustrated that ND Forest Service has not been following NDCC and indicating which contracts have been renewed for the current year. Bata stated she would talk to Josh Wolk at the local office to see if he has copies of the current contract renewals. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the four new contracts as proposed the ND Forest Service and to review prior contracts that are more than 5 years old and declassify them unless the ND State Forest Service gets copies of renewals to the county, seconded by Stanley Dick. A roll call vote was taken: Greg Goodman-yes; David Zeis-yes; Stanley Dick-no; Austin Lafrenz-yes. Nick Moser was not in attendance to vote. Motion carried three to one. Greg Goodman was not in attendance for the remainder of the meeting. The soil values for 2020 as proposed by the Soils Committee were presented by Steph Bata, Tax Director. Bata stated the proposal would put the county at 92.95% tolerance with the state. David Zeis made a motion to approve the 2020 soil values as proposed, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Paperwork for the Senior Meals CDBG through North Central Planning was reviewed. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the Request for Amendment, Project Completion Certification, and Final Performance Report, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. The commissioners had a phone conference with Towner County regarding the 911 Agreement. Towner County stated they were not in agreement with paying one mill for administration expense. It was offered they pay $15,000 for administration. Towner County stated they would discuss it further and get back to Cavalier County. Jill Denault, Interim Director for NVHSZ, met with the commissioners to review progress with the zone. Stanley Dick made a motion to transfer the two Chevy Traverse vehicles at Social Services to the Northern Valley Human Service Zone, second-

ed by David Zeis, motion carried. There was discussion on vehicle and liability insurance, advertising for the director position, and various other zone topics that would be discussed at the first meeting of the zone board. Stanley Dick made a motion, seconded by David Zeis to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: DAVID J. ZEIS, COMMISSIONERS_ __________________________ 52.78 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, RECORDER_________________ 717.86 CRYSTAL BEGGS, GENERAL_____ _________________________ 406.00 MATTHEW-BENDER & CO. INC., COMMISH/CLERK/ST ATTY/ SHERIFF_________________ 249.61 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, CLERK/AUD/RECORD/FM________________________ 653.76 QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRINTING, GENERAL/SHERIFF______________________1,722.55 RELIANCE TELEPHONE, SHERIFF_______________________ 200.00 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, SHERIFF____________ 253.06 BRUCE WIRTH, SHERIFF___ 45.00 KADRMAS, LEE, & JACKSON INC., F-M/R&B__________6,563.35 NEWMAN SIGNS, ROAD & BRIDGE___________________ 26.37 BUD'S SERVICE PRODUCTS, ROAD & BRIDGE_________ 783.00 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, ROAD & BRIDGE_______________3,348.34 KAREN KEMPERT, EMG MNGR__ __________________________ 63.80 MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES, SOCIAL SERVICES________ 110.26 JENSON A/C & HEATING, SOCIAL SERVICES__________4,500.00 JENSON A/C & HEATING, SOCIAL SERVICES_________ 15,111.00 RICHARD FLANDERS, SOCIAL SERVICES_________________ 85.00 STANLEY DICK, SOCIAL SERVICES________________________ 85.00 DAVID J. ZEIS, SOCIAL SERVICES_ __________________________ 85.00 ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, FARM - MARKET____ 250.00 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL, GENERAL/SHERIFF/R&B___ _________________________ 322.07 JACLYN NYE, TAX DIRECTOR___ _________________________ 699.00 TOTAL FUNDS, GENERAL_______ ________________________2,000.00 WEST PAYMENT CENTER, STATE'S ATTORNEY_______ 240.60 NORTH CENTRAL PLANNING COUNCIL, PLANNING__ 27,500.00 ND CLERKS ASSOCIATION, CLERK___________________ 100.00 ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, CLERK________________ 6.00

LANGDON CITY, GENERAL/ R&B_____________________ 362.61 LISA JACOBSON, TAX DIRECTOR_ __________________________ 75.00 LISA BUCHWEITZ, TAX DIRECTOR______________________ 75.00 CHAD HENDERSON, TAX DIRECTOR__________________ 75.00 TIM KINGZETT, TAX DIRECTOR_ __________________________ 75.00 MARK SCHNEIDER, TAX DIRECTOR______________________ 75.00 VERIZON WIRELESS, GENERAL/ F-M/R&B/WEED_________ 160.92 CARQUEST OF LANGDON, SHERIFF/R&B____________ 560.36 JOSH PLUMMER, GENERAL_____ ________________________1,044.00 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., GENERAL________4,399.86 STEIN AUTO BODY, INC., SHERIFF_______________________ 850.36 LAKE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC, SHERIFF________________ 1,612.22 MOCIC, SHERIFF_________ 100.00 CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC., SHERIFF_________________ 201.19 BOB TAPSON, SHERIFF_____ 25.00 JOHN METZGER, SHERIFF__ 17.54 ND STATE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, SHERIFF__________ 120.00 SENIOR MEALS AND SERVICES, SHERIFF_________________ 460.50 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, SHERIFF______________________ 1,879.66 LEEVERS FOODS, SHERIFF______ __________________________ 23.74 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, SHERIFF_ __________________________ 37.93 LANGDON COMMUNITY DRUG, SHERIFF__________________ 32.00 GALLS, LLC, SHERIFF______ 32.41 CODE 4 SERVICES, INC., SHERIFF_ ________________________9,159.63 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, ROAD & BRIDGE__________________ 220.00 DAHL TRUCK & AUTO, ROAD & BRIDGE_________________4,142.98 WALHALLA COOP OIL CO., ROAD & BRIDGE__________ 52.25 DUBOIS OIL CO.,INC, ROAD & BRIDGE_________________2,295.36 ZIMMER PLUMBING & HOME CENTER, ROAD & BRIDGE__ 2.18 BUTLER MACHINERY CO., ROAD & BRIDGE_______________5,603.50 GCR TIRES & SERVICE, ROAD & BRIDGE__________________ 695.40 ERLING'S OIL, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE_________________1,220.20 KEVIN MIKKELSEN, ROAD & BRIDGE__________________ 107.24 BLUETARP CREDIT SERVICES, ROAD & BRIDGE_________ 263.21 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, ROAD & BRIDGE_______________6,181.75 VALLEY TRUCK PARTS & SERVICE, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE____ _________________________ 735.16

RICHARD'S WELDING, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE_______23,558.38 MUNICH ELEVATOR & OIL CO., SHERIFF/R&B____________ 200.25 RDO TRUST ACCOUNT #80-5800, ROAD & BRIDGE_________ 751.41 JOSH SHORT, WEED CONTROL__ _________________________ 107.88 CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR, VSO______________________ 16.95 ANITHA CHIRUMAMILLA, NDSU EXT._______________ 168.70 CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR, NDSU EXT._______________ 144.15 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, NDSU EXT.______________________ 73.12 POLAR COMMUNICATIONS, E-911 EXCISE TAX_________ 373.70 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, EMG MNGR______________ 228.47 JOSH PLUMMER, SOCIAL SERVICES____________________ 520.00 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, SOCIAL SERVICES___ 245.13 QUILL CORPORATION, SOCIAL SERVICES_________________ 70.26 CARL HOFFARTH, SOCIAL SERVICES____________________ 150.00 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, SOCIAL SERVICES________ 641.42 LANGDON CITY, SOCIAL SERVICES____________________ 112.20 AMERIPRIDE, SOCIAL SERVICES_ __________________________ 80.54 THE VILLAGE FAMILY SERVICE CENTER, GENERAL______1,080.00 LINDA GEISEN, SOCIAL SERVICES________________________ 50.89 SUSAN K. (FETSCH) CROCKETT, SOCIAL SERVICES_________ 50.89 BETHANY IVESDAL, SOCIAL SERVICES________________ 115.50 ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, E-911 EXCISE TAX____ 454.27 ND STATE TREASURER, E-911/ MEDICAL LEVY________ 19,627.34 FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK, ROAD & BRIDGE_________ _______________________66,715.96 LANGDON AMOCO, GENERAL/ R&B_____________________ 204.39 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, WEED CONTROL_________________ 23.66 CAVALIER COUNTY MVD, SOCIAL SERVICES____________ 22.00 At 11:40 a.m., Stanley Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by David Zeis; motion carried. Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Nick Moser – Chairman Austin Lafrenz – Vice Chairman Greg Goodman Stanley Dick David Zeis Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor J27 _______________________________

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Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Road, Devils Lake, ND 58301, or IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Albert Christensen, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the ﬁrst publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Personal Representative of the estate: Jared Christensen, 520 Walford

ﬁled with the Court. Dated this 14th day of January, 2020. Jared Christensen 520 Walford Road, Devils Lake, ND 58301 Personal Representative Sillers, Laaveg & Wenzel 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representative First publication on the 20th day of January, 2020. J20,27,F3 _______________________________

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Notice of hearing IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Terry L. Lundquist, Deceased. NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that AgCountry Farm Credit Services has ﬁled herein a Petition for Formal Appointment of Special Administrator. The hearing will be held on the 18th day of February, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., at the Courtroom of said Court at the County Courthouse in the City of Langdon, County of Cavalier, State of North Dakota. Any

persons having an interest may ﬁle an objection stating why said Petition should not be granted. Such objections, if any, must be in writing, ﬁled with the Court and copies served by mail on all interested persons. Dated this 10th day of January, 2020. VOGEL LAW FIRM /s/ Whitney M. Irish Whitney M. Irish (#07240) 218 NP Avenue PO Box 1389 Fargo, ND 58107-1389 Telephone: 701.237.6983 Email: wirish@vogellaw.com J20,27,F3 _______________________________

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HELP WANTED – RN and LPN: Maple Manor Care Center has Fulltime or Part-time RN and LPN positions available. Very competitive starting salary with benefit package that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield Health, Dental and Vision Insurance. Health Saving Account and 401K with aggressive match. Contact John or Connie at 256-2987 for more information. __________________ J13,20,27,F3BT

HELP WANTED – Langdon Area School District has an opening for K-12 Guidance Counselor. Salary $42,000-59,000, Beneﬁts: Full single Insurance, 54% of full family, 65% of Single + Dependent policy, shared TFFR liability, 10 days sick leave, 5 days personal leave, professional leave, life insurance policy. Send resume’, cover letter and supporting documents to: daren.christianson@ k12.nd.us Open until filled. Any questions call Daren Christianson, 701-256-5291, 701-840-2948. ________________________ J20,27Bt

HELP WANTED – C-store Manager needed at Farmers Union in Langdon. Duties would include ordering, scheduling, and daily operations of a large c-store. Fulltime hours with full benefit package, would include vacation, 401K, health insurance and more. Please stop in the ofﬁce and apply or call 701-256-5531. ___________________________J27Tf

HELP WANTED – Bulk truck driver needed at Farmers Union in Langdon. Duties would include, farm deliveries, picking up fuel in Grand Forks or Fargo, deliver to our other stores. Home every day, full beneﬁt package includes vacation, 401K, health and life insurance and more. Please apply in the ofﬁce and talk to Joe or call 701-256-5531 cell phone 370-2022. CDL, Hazmat and experience would be helpful. ___________________________J27Tf

HELP WANTED – Dairy Queen in Langdon is taking applications on February 3, 5 and 6 from 2-6 p.m. all days at Dairy Queen. Call 701-3703680 for more information. _____________________ J20,27,F3Bt

Wedgewood Manor: RN MDS Coordinator/Charge Nurse Must have current RN Licensure in the state of ND. 1-2 years of clinical geriatric experience a plus. MDS Certification is preferred (Facility will cover cost for certification if needed) Duties include but are not limited to: • Coordination of facility’s MDS process • Provide ongoing evaluation of resident’s comprehensive plan of care • RN Charge Nurse duties as assigned Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for complete job description & application

FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITIONS Immediate help wanted. Plenty of overtime.

Stateside ABC Seamless is looking for 2 immediate and permanent full-time/ year-round employees. Tools & transportation provided. Pay based on expierence. Contact Shawn at 701-330-9951.

Help Wanted FULL-TIME Registered Dental Hygienist

A fabulous opportunity awaits for you at Park River Dental! We are looking for a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist who embodies professionalism, a strong work ethic and the desire to achieve success in our established and growing practice! If working in a new building with state of the art technology is appealing, we need you! The position is currently for three – four days a week with the possibility to increase due to demand. Qualified candidates must have exceptional clinical skills, a passion for growth and development, and a commitment to excellence. As a registered dental hygienist with our team, you will need to have a current state license. Proficiency in XLDent is a plus but not a requirement. Compensation will be based on experience.

PART-TIME Registered Dental Hygienist

A fabulous opportunity awaits for you at Park River Dental! We are looking for a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist who embodies professionalism, a strong work ethic and the desire to achieve success in our established and growing practice! If working in a new building with state of the art technology is appealing, we need you! The position is currently for two – three days a week with the possibility to increase due to demand. Qualified candidates must have exceptional clinical skills, a passion for growth and development, and a commitment to excellence. As a registered dental hygienist with our team, you will need to have a current state license. Proficiency in XLDent is a plus but not a requirement. Compensation will be based on experience.

Applicants can send their resume to: Park River Dental, PO Box 662, Park River, ND 58270

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

FOR SALE – Craftsman 10" Radial arm saw #113.196321 $200; Ryobi 10" table saw #BT-3000 with many accessories $300; dining table 72"x42" plus 18" leaf, 6 chairs, good condition $600; .50 caliber Hawken muzzle loader-shot 6 times, all accessories old and new style bullets and loads $200, serial #451252. Call 701-370-1388. _______________________ J27,F3Pd

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MISCELLANEOUS – The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District is taking tree orders for spring 2020 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. _____________________________Tf

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CHS is hiring the following positions at various locations: CDL Drivers Custom Applicators Operations Personnel Office Assistant Please apply online at chsinc.com

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TIRE TECHNICIAN WANTED Dahl Truck & Auto in Langdon is looking for a hardworking, self-motivated individual to join our tire shop Responsibilites Include • Perform tire repairs on auto, truck, & Ag equipment • Mounting & Balancing Tires • Operate service truck & perform service calls • Maintain all tools & equipment • Keep a clean & organized work area Call 701-256-3930, Ask for Earl or stop in & pick up an application

HELP WANTED Pembina County Memorial Hospital

Full/Part-time MT/MLT , ◆$1,000 sign on bonus◆ - *MT/MLT are on call/weekends as needed, rotating holidays. (Must have ND License) Full-time/Part-time RN Flex-time RN/LPN/CNA Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant: ◆$1,000 sign on bonus◆ Looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing PT Department! Must have current ND License. Duties may include but are not limited to orthopedic outpatients, inpatient acute, swingbed, assist with sports acceleration program, work with local school system to provide physical therapy to students. Ideal candidate should have great people skills, be able to work in a fast paced environment, and think outside the box. Flex-time Surgery Technician: Department: Surgical Surgical tech duties - required ND license Shifts responsible for but not limited to: Surgery LPN/RN/Surg Tech: Hours 8-4:30 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri - Days will vary Full or Part-time RN/LPN: Department: Med/Surg/ER and Surgical

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Full-time Cook: PM shift, every other weekend/rotating holidays Full-time LPN/RN SIGN ON BONUS! $1,200 Full-Time CNAs Full-time/Part-time CNAs $5,000 Full-Time LPN/RN Part/Flex-time RN/LPN Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for more information.

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HELP WANTED T H E N O RT H D A K O TA N E W S PA P E R ASSOCIATION is accepting applications for the position of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Candidates must embrace challenges, progress, teamwork and change. Newspaper/journalism background preferred. Responsibilities include overall association management, member contact and development, legislative/lobbying work, management of newspaper content sharing and advertising placement programs, personnel management for a staff of 5, and working with a board of directors/member committee structure. Competitive salary and beneﬁts package. Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2020. Anticipated start date is May, 2020. Send letter, resume and salary requirements to: NDNA Search Committee, 1435 Interstate Loop, Bismarck, ND 58503-0567, or newsmonitor@wahpetondailynews.com. TUTTLE FARMERS ELEVATOR is seeking applications for General Manager. Contact Tuttle Farmers Elevator: mail resume to Tuttle Farmers Elevator, PO Box 119, Tuttle, ND 58488. FIRST DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT in Minot is hiring a Director of Environmental Health to manage public health environmental programs and staff. Bachelor’s degree and experience required. Senior management position, competitive salary, fully paid family health insurance, State retirement and more! Details at www.fdhu.org. SUPERINTENDENT OPENING: Carrington School District #49. Contact: Kimary Edland, Business Manager. Phone (701) 652-3136. Email: Kimary.edland@k12.nd.us Application: Contact Kimary for application package. Deadline: March 2, 2020. Position Begins: July 1, 2020. MAY-PORT CG SCHOOL is hiring: full-time Kindergarten Teacher, early childhood credentials required. Apply to MPCG School, Attn: Michael Bradner, 900 Main Street West, Mayville, ND 58257; 701-788-2281 x225, Michael.bradner@may-portcg.com. MID-DAY COOK - Lake Region State College, Devils Lake Fulltime 10 or 12 month contract, full benefits. Hours are 11:00am – 7:00pm Monday-Friday, rotating weekends. Salary depending on experience. For more information see our website at lrsc.edu.

COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS. Competitive wage and benefits, meal allowance, paid lodging. Traveling position for railroad vegetation control, 60-80 hours/week. RAW (Cooperstown, ND). 888.700.0292 | www. rawapplicators.com | info@rawapplicators. com FARMERS UNION OIL in Portland is looking for a full-time truck driver in the propane department. CDL required, hazmat and CETP training preferred. Full single benefits, paid vacation and 401k. Pick-up application at Portland station or call 701-788-3760. LOOKING FOR THE most complete listing of ND Media? Get 2019 ND Media Guide for Only $25! Call 701-223-6397, ND Newspaper Association.

FOR SALE: LOCAL SHARPENING SHOP – complete business w/equipment, approx. 26 machines, clipper blades, shears, carbide blades, chainsaws, drill bits, everything goes complete. Will train. 701-663-7490. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ND FARM LAND Values surge upward. Are you selling or renting? Pifer ’s Auction and Farm Land Management. Bob Pifer 701.371.8538. Kevin Pifer 701.238.5810. Free valuation. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ANYONE CAN RUN STATEWIDE with HELP WANTED ads in all ND papers with NorthSCAN! $160 /25 words / 89 papers. Contact your newspaper or NDNA, 701-2236397.

FINANCIAL SERVICES OVER $10K IN Debt? Be debt free in 24 to 48 months. No upfront fees to enroll. A+ BBB rated. Call National Debt Relief, 701-936-8487.

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

EDUCATION /TRAINING TRAIN AT HOME TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Ofﬁce Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certiﬁed & ready to work in months! Call 701-929-9679. (M-F 8am-6pm ET)

HEALTH/MEDICAL O P E N E N R O L L M E N T F O R H E A LT H INSURANCE IS HERE! Now is the time to save for 2020. We have the best rates from top companies! Call Now! 701-404-5823.

COMPUTER & IT TRAINING PROGRAM! Train at home to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Call CTI for details! 701-929-9484 (M-F 8am-6pm ET).

A PLACE FOR MOM has helped over a million families ﬁnd senior living. Our trusted, local advisors help find solutions to your unique needs at no cost to you. Call 1-701-404-5808.

HOUSING NEW 55+ COMMUNITY - The Meadowlands in Mandan! Open Houses Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm, scenic & quiet, near heathcare & retail. 701-712-1353 or visit www. meadowlandspark.com

ATTENTION: OXYGEN USERS! Gain freedom with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator! No more heavy tanks and refills! Guaranteed Lowest Prices! Call the Oxygen Concentrator Store: 701-404-5994. (24/7)

LAND WANTED LAND WANTED. BUYING crop land, pasture and CRP land, will lease back. Confidential 612-220-1042. Leave detailed message. BUSINESSES FOR SALE FOR SALE – WALHALLA Mountaineer, weekly newspaper, located in historic 1898 building, Main Street Walhalla, 2 person operation. Est. 1896. Phone 1-701-549-2580, 1-701-549-2304 or 305-0207. Immediate possession.

CASH SETTLEMENTS Recently diagnosed with LUNG CANCER and 60+ years old? Call now! You and your family may be entitled to a SIGNIFICANT CASH AWARD. Call 701-404-5389 today. Free Consultation. No Risk. MISCELLANEOUS WE MAKE IT easy to place an ad in one or all 89 North Dakota newspapers. One order, one bill, one check. We provide the ad design and tear sheets. Call the North Dakota Newspaper Association, 701-223-6397.

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2005 Musicians Every so often the program from a concert or recital in years past falls out of its hiding place and brings back memories. A program from the Honors Recital of May 15, 2005, listing more than 40 piano students of Kathleen Johnson, Laura McLean and Lisa Schuler surfaced the other day with lots of well-remembered names along with pertinent questions like - where are they today? and what are they doing now? The term “Honor” is given to local students who score well in an adjudicated music event, often held elsewhere. The students who earn that title then participate in a local recital to share their best work with parents and friends. The piano students from 2005 were not listed by age, grade or musical potential, so the program included beginners and experienced young musicians. Fortunately, most had family names that might still be in the phone book. The biggest challenge was ﬁnding the right families. Incomplete information may mean that known parents or grandparents could be snowbirds in January when the search for them was undertaken.

The program opened with James Metzger playing “El Conquistador”. I remembered knowing him and several others on the list who were ﬁrst met through the nursery window at the hospital in the fall of 1991. As a patient, I spent a lot of time viewing the little newcomers and enjoying watching them grow up in later years. Marisa Paulson played “Sunset Seranade”. Her parents now live in Grand Forks, and I believe Marisa is married. Emily Fetsch played “Brave Spirit Dancer” and, along with her family, lives not far from Langdon. Ali Crockett (now Kuss) who played “Sakura” at the honor event lives in Lincoln, ND, and was, or is, teaching at Shiloh Christian High School. Ali is now a proud new mother as well. It is possible she sees some of her Langdon friends while shopping. Hope Hultstrand, who played “Baroque Swirls” at this recital, was mentioned as living in nearby Bismarck as does Julie Dinius. Julie’s honors composition was “Computer Print-Out”. She is now married and a therapist in the Bismarck area after studying at Mary College. I apologize for mixing up occupational and physical therapy careers but remember Julie was planning to work in one of those ﬁelds. Mark Shannon played “Creeping Footsteps” and later joined the high

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school band. Josh Gratton played “Tic Tac Toccata” at the recital and went on to perform at many other events before majoring in music at UND. He still plays both piano and saxophone professionally and friends mentioned he also works for a Grand Forks music store. Kathryn Kram was a tiny little miss when she ﬁrst came to the County Spelling Bee intending to win, and I believe won a trip to Bismarck as a result. With her was at least one grandmother, and both her grandmothers (Judy Kram and Jo Ormiston) have long been known for their expertise on the piano. At the recital Kathryn played “Harmony of the Angels”. She is now married to Ken Carwile and lives on a farm within driving distance of both Devils Lake, where she works as a chiropractor, and Langdon, where her husband has Keystone Chiropractic. More than one member of this Kram family was represented at the recital with Kathryn’s sister, Kimberly Kram playing “High Point Toccata”. Kimberly went on to study at NDSU and is now married to Jason Wirth and lives in Munich. They have four children, and the oldest (Kadence) is now participating in local recitals. Nathan Howatt played “Lucky Ol’ Cowboy” in the Honors Recital, and yes, his mom was one of the local teachers. Nathan is one of the

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The Langdon City Street Department crew was busy removing the piles of snow from our recent snow storm this past week. Photo by Lori Peterson.

sixth generation of Howatt farmers on land in the same general area. Nathan’s sister, Leah, played “Journey in the Night” at this recital. Leah is now married and makes her home in Texas. Living and working close to home is Courtney Feil who played Bach’s “Solfeggietto” in 2005. She is now Dr. Courtney Short working with the CCMH Hospital and Clinic. Rachel Kram was next on the list, so it took a few questions to find out which Rachel Kram - since there are more than one. This Rachel is the daughter of Roger and DeAnn Kram from the Osnabrock area, and her piano solo was “Night Train”. Like many of the students on this listing Rachel went on to play in the Langdon High School Band and the NDSU Band. While at NDSU she received a degree in accounting and now lives and works in Minneapolis with her husband. Kay Krahn played “Seven of Hearts” in the 2005 Recital. She now works in the Kansas City area. Her sister, Kyla Krahn, played “Fanfare Minuet” at this program and now works with Focus on the Family at their Colorado Springs headquarters. Sarah Gellner played “A First Sonatina” in 2005 and now works in management at a store in Grand Forks. Sarah’s sister, Stephanie Gellner, was also in the recital playing “Cats!”. She has a nursing degree and works for Sanford Hospital in Fargo. Stephanie is planning a wedding this coming summer. Shannon Overby played “HurryScurry” at the recital and between then and now she earned her nursing degree and has worked in the Langdon hospital so readers may have had her as their nurse. She is now married to Travis Bjornstad, and they are the parents of twin boys: Berrit and Gus, who are now walking. Reports are it is a busy household. The next musician was Ellie Bjornstad who played “Gardens in the Mist”. With Bjornstad families in this area for many years, it is possible these two are now related as well. Almost in a musical class by herself from the time she first raced to the piano to perform in an earlier recital was Cecilia Vandal who played “Minuet in F” at this program. Now Sister Miriam, Cecilia has entered a convent in the St. Louis area. Jacy Borgen played “Fly’s Adventure” at the recital while her younger brother, Wayne, played “Buffalo Bounce”. Jacy, now married to Tyler Bata, has her degree in special education and works with children at Langdon Area Elementary. She is also the busy mother of little Griffey. Wayne is farming near Hannah and is, or has been, working in Langdon as well. Caitlyn McArthur, who played “Lost Star” in the recital, is from Munich and lives and works in the Minneapolis, MN, area. Jordan Fisk, another of those 1991 babies, played “Cossack Ride” and is remembered as a winning pole vaulter in both high school and college. His degree is in mechanical engineering, and he is currently employed at Bemidji, but in between he put in some long hours in the oil patch as well. Emily Hanson, now Braunberger, played “Spanish Dance” by Shoshtakovich in 2005. She later went on to further her education at NDSU and came back to Langdon when her husband became youth pastor at New Hope. Emily is known for her singing and for directing musical performances for Northern Lights as well as participating musically in performances in other communities. Brittany Fetsch played “Butterfly Game” at the recital, and her most recent graduation was as a dental hygienist. Courtney Becker played “Sleepy Cowhand” at the recital. Now Courtney Feil, she lives in Minot with her husband, and they have two children. Stephanie Ewert, another of the 1991 babies, played

“Mighty Eagle” at the honor recital where grandmothers made a point of being present. One of her grandmothers had played for church from the time she was a young girl until she retired from that spot at the age of 90. Stephanie and others her age also played at that same church. Today Stephanie is teaching Head Start in Mandan. Elliott Stewart played “Allegro Brillante” in the 2005 concert and went on in later years to participate in high school band and a local band which produced at least one record that some readers may have in their collections. After college Elliott worked as a translator in various lands around the Mediterranean Sea which led to travel opportunities for his parents. More recently he has been working in the Washington, DC area, and the family Christmas card includes a pretty new wife. Reily Bata played “Connection” at the recital, and I am sure his major cheerleaders over the years have been his grandmothers. Reily is farming (fifth or sixth generation) and recently married. When I mentioned his name on this list several asked if he was still riding motorcycles. The answer is probably yes. Michael Geisen, who played “Mile High” back in 2005, is now married and living in Fargo. RaeEllen Crockett played “Ride the Wind” at this recital and is remembered as continuing both in piano and as a drummer in the high school band. An accomplished musician as a teenager, I did look for her name in other fields but located no current information. Alison Borchardt, one of the youngest participants in 2005, played “The Crawling Spider” in that early recital and participated in many programs and recitals during her years in the Langdon Area School system. Alison’s college degree was in Elementary Music. She now lives in Grand Forks and teaches music at Sacred Heart Elementary School in East Grand Forks. Relatives mentioned a wedding coming up. Sarah Uhrich played “Peasant Dance” at the recital and later went on to UND. She works in Grand Forks at the present time. Jaclyn Ryan played “The Great Smoky Mountains” in 2005 and today lives with her husband and family near Langdon where she works in the tax office along with Reily Bata’s wife. Rachael Darling played “Magnificent Monarch” for the recital. Now a registered nurse, she lives in Fargo and works at Essentia. Katie Hoffmann played “Reach for the Skies” and may well have had that as a goal in her life choices. After graduating from Munich she went on to study banking at NDSU and has had a busy career with Choice Financial and Horizon Bank. Paul Skjervheim played “Masked Bandito” in 2005 and might have given up piano in later years. Today he is another young Cavalier County farmer. His sister, Kayla, played “Tarantella” at the honor recital and went on to study music in college. She has been teaching since her graduation, most recently in a Grand Forks school. Erin Barta, who had the last spot on the program, played “Wedding Day at Troldhaugen” by Grieg. There are memories of Erin going on to college and that her husband is with the military so their address changes frequently. Two piano students who also had the honor rating but were not able to play in the May 15 recital were Larissa Jennings and Max Johnson. Larissa went on to NDSU and has a degree in veterinary science. She is employed at Devils Lake caring for animals at a clinic there. Max may have dropped piano when he took up playing drums for the Cardinal band. Farming is part of his heritage, and he is now farming with other family members – yes, another sixth generation on what I am sure is original homestead land.

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