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you can pull up the soil composition and in-depth analysis within areas of your own fields, NDSU hosted a Tile Design including the Ksat value - water workshop via Zoom on Thurs- able to be drained off a field per day morning, March 25. The hour. Drainage coefficient is the workshop was hosted by NDSU depth of water to be removed Extension Agricultural Engineer Dr. Thomas Scherer and NDSU from the soil in 24 hours, exExtension Agronomist Dr. Hans pressed in fractions of an inch per acre. Field crops with good Kandel. Scherer presented informa- surface drainage need ¼ to ½ tion on drainage and lift station design. The purpose of installing drain tile in a field is to try to control the water table so that plants can grow at maximum ability. A high water table is due to a restrictive sublayer below. The upper layer of the water table is called the capillary fringe. Tile is installed so that only water that rises above the capillary fringe goes into the tile and drains from the field. The steps for planning out tile drainage for a field includes the pre- inch; high value crops, such as liminary site evaluation (soils, vegetables or potatoes, with drainage coefficient, and topo- good surface drainage need ½ graphic features), a field visit to ¾ inch. Light Detection and Ranging to develop a topographic map, and tile layout selection (grade, (LIDAR) is a method of gathering and recording topographic spacing and size). Soil texture is a combination information to make maps. of sand, clay and silt. Scherer’s North Dakota LIDAR informatool of choice for determining tion can be accessed at http:// soil texture was Google Earth lidar.swc.nd.gov (ND Soil and with the soilweb.kmz overlay Water Conservation) to get a available from California Soil Re- topographic map of your field. The site visit checklist insources. He demonstrated how
After Graduation Party 2021 is set, help is needed By Linda Timian Republican Writer The graduation party to honor the senior class of 2021 will be Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the Langdon Area High School. It is open to area students who have completed grades 9-12. The Grad Party planning committee members are Sara Goodman, Rachelle Romfo, Kim Schneider, and Kim Thorlakson. On the night of the party, doors will open at 9:00 p.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. If a student or graduate decides to leave after 10:00 p.m., they cannot come back into the party. Students need to be present to receive any prizes. Drawings for the door prizes will be towards the end of the night. The largest of the door prizes will be reserved for the seniors. The committee stated that the prizes are used as an incentive to stay the whole night which promotes good behavior and safety. A variety of blow-up games from Games Galore, yard games, and a photo booth will be operating until midnight. One of the games, a mechanical bull, requires a waiver which will be found on the Langdon
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Area Grad Party 2021 Facebook group page in the near future. The main entertainment of the night is hypnotist Justin James from Washington. He will be starting after cleanup, around 12:30 or 1:00 a.m., and will entertain for 60-90 minutes. There will be music, food, and beverages provided throughout the night. The graduation party is fund-
ed entirely by donations. Because of the uncertainty of COVID, the timeframe for planning and donations for this year’s grad party has been reduced immensely. In the past, the community, businesses, and residents have been generous, providing financial support and volunteering time to the party.
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$3,400 of the approximately $10,000 needed to have a successful party has been raised so far. Right now, the budget is tight, as the planning committee is required to make down payments to reserve the entertainment for the night of the party. Monetary donations can be made to the Graduation Party Committee and given to Kim Thorlakson, or they can be dropped off at the Langdon Elementary school office for Rachelle Romfo. The committee is also in need of door prizes (ideally for all the seniors at a minimum) and the grand prize. To donate prizes, simply contact one of the committee members. They would also welcome donations for pizza and beverages. A variety of volunteers will be needed for the evening, and the more the better! Help can be used in all areas including setting up, chaperoning, and cleaning up after the party. Once the committee has determined how many volunteers are needed in each time slot, they will post the sign-up link in the cont. on page 2
cludes: buried lines (electric, gas, oil, rural water, etc), identifying wetlands, noting any boundary conditions (roads, ditches, depths, culverts, flow from other fields), the current surface drainage system, soil types (any salinity or sodium issues), high and low spots with water problem areas (draw on your map), and possible outlet locations.
Tile grade is the rise of the land divided by the distance of that rise (“rise over run”) and is expressed in a percent grade. For example, a one foot rise over 1000 feet would equal a 0.1 percent grade. Grade can change along a tile as long as it is always sloping in the same direction. Tile grade should not be allowed to rise and drop as that will cause pooling and sediment. For tile spacing, you want to
set the distance between tiles so the water table doesn’t get too close to the surface of the field. There is a drain spacing calculator developed by Dr. Chris Hay at http://www.igrowdrainage.org/#/. You need to know the drainage coefficient, depth of the restrictive layer, the minimum water table depth you would like, and the hydraulic conductivity (Ksat value) in order to calculate drain spacing. The nice feature of the calculator is that you can change the tile diameter and depth and recalculate to see your options. Scherer shared a tile sizing slide rule to calculate tile sizes for different walled tile. There are also a number of calculators on the same iGrow.org website for pipe size and area drained. With those tools and information at your disposal you can design the tile layout. There are likely several options for the layout of the system, and you will need to assess the pros and cons of each. The cost of the project will include feet of pipe in all sizes needed, fittings, end caps, splices, tees, pipe connections, labor, and machine cost. In choosing an outlet, salts need to stay dissolved and water needs to keep moving. Everything has to drain to the outcont. on page 2
Mental Health Minute series being held By Linda Timian Republican Writer The North Dakota Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Division is sponsoring a series of four short sessions on mental health. Mental Health Minute is an ongoing series touching on different aspects of mental wellness from self-care, guided meditation, how to retain hope, and more. They are broadcast on Wednesdays at
noon through May 5th for 30 minutes and designed to be a mid-week source of mental wellness support and encouragement. The first session on April 7 focused on burnout and was hosted by Bobbi Hanson, Crisis Counselor at Project Renew. After introducing herself, Hanson first defined burnout and its 12 stages. Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or
repeated stress. Burnout happens most often with work but can also appear in parenting, caretaking, relationships, etc. While stress is short-lived and tied to specific situations, burnout stems from longlasting stress that gives you the feeling of emptiness and hopelessness. The 12 stages were defined, and Hanson gave examples from personal experience. 1. The compulsion to prove oneself.
2. Push to work harder. 3. Neglecting personal needs, friends, family, sleeping, eating. 4. Displacement of conflict. We know what we’re doing isn’t right, but we’re unable to see the source of the problem. 5. Revision of your value system. Our intense focus becomes the new value system for us, and we start to become emotionally blunt. 6. Denial of emerging probcont. on page 3
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Civic Meetings Langdon City Commission Monday, April 12, 6:00 p.m. Munich School District Tuesday, April 13, 7:00 a.m. Munich School District Tuesday, April 13, 7:00 a.m. Langdon Airport Authority Thursday, April 14, 5:00 p.m. Langdon Park Board Monday, April 19, 4:30 p.m. This information provided as a public service by the Cavalier County Republican.
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Tile workshop held ____________________________________________continued from Page 1 let, and all mains and submains too frequently which is hard on duce salt levels in topsoil but have to go uphill from that the motor. Instead of increasing may take several years to reach point. Tile should be at least 2 the size of the sump, a 2 foot low levels; crop yields increase feet below ground surface at its pipe extending horizontally can in tiled vs. untiled fields, with high point, and this determines be installed. corn, wheat, and sunflowers the final depth of the downhill A lift station will add costs for showing the highest increases; outlet. the pump, sump construction, and wheat, soybean, and sugar If you don’t have a deep installation, extended electric yields increased around 10 perenough outlet, you need a lift connections, and dewatering cent with a drainage coefficient station. It is usually most eco- (a system of small wells to keep of ¼ inch per acre. nomical to locate the pump sta- the water table low around the Wet soil conditions also retion near the power source, so sump) if needed. Pumps and sult in delays, ruts, and sunken evaluate the cost of extending floats need to be checked af- equipment at harvest time. It is electric lines versus the cost of ter large rains and need annual slightly more efficient to unload extending piping. A few lift sta- maintenance. on the go vs. unloading at the tions have been powered with a Kandel presented the agro- end of the field. portable generator, propane, or nomic considerations to tiling. In summary, the advantages solar. Determine the drainage Delayed planting due to wet of tiling are more consistent area and include future devel- fields reduces yield. When the yields, earlier and more timely opment; some use one pump water table is high, the avail- planting, more nitrogen restation for two fields. One of the ability of oxygen to the roots tained per rainfall event, inmost important factors for lift is decreased creating shallow creased organic matter and station location is the impact on roots and de-nitrification. Sur- residue resulting in less blowyour neighbors. face drainage and ditching are ing soil, reduced cleaning of There are two types of pumps, options, but subsurface tiling ditches, and more efficient use fixed speed (on/off controlled was proven to increase yields of equipment for seed bed by floats) and Variable Frequen- more and have less variability. preparation, seeding and harcy Drive (VFD) with submersNortheastern ND had the vesting. Other external benefits ible and above ground options. highest percentage of soil sam- are timely application of herMaximum flow rate needed, the ples in the state with salinity bicides and fungicides, better height the water needs to be above 1.0 in 2020. Kandel pre- crop quality, and fewer hassles. lifted (called head), horsepower, sented several research stud- In summary, you should see inand sump storage volume are ies as to how much saline soils creased crop production, less factors in pump selection. Fixed stunt plant growth; when soil production risk, increased land speed pumps need more wa- salinity reached 1.0, soybean value, and tile can be depreciter storage in the sump to keep plant height was cut in half; ated. from having to cycle on and off tile drainage has shown to reAfter Grad Party ____________________________________________continued from Page 1 Langdon Area Grad Party 2021 email sara_l_goodman@yahoo. to providing a fun evening for Facebook group page. If you com. She will send the link to the students and graduating would like to donate all or part you via email or put you in an seniors. “We are excited and of your evening, you may do so available volunteer time slot. hopeful for another great grad through the Facebook page or Though the party prepara- party for the community teens by contacting Sara Goodman tions got off to a late start, the this year,” said Romfo. by phone, text (370-8916), or committee is looking forward
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Cavalier County Commission meeting held By Jared Entzi Republican Writer The Cavalier County Commission met on Tuesday morning, April 6th, 2021. Old Business started with the commissioners discussing a letter sent to the Pembina County Water Board regarding attending an upcoming meeting. Possibilities of road closures for upcoming projects was discussed, however, the aforementioned was deemed improbable. The commissioners then discussed if anyone would be attending Pembina County's Water Board meeting; the commissioners agreed that no one would attend. The question of whether gravel roads should be bladed or not was brought up. The current dry climate has commissioners worried about increased wear on blades. Worries aside, the commissioners decided that keeping roads maintained should be the priority. The County 13 gravel project plans were discussed; recommendations were brought up about which tests should be approved. Stanley Dick mentioned replacing centerline culverts as an addition to the project. Funding for the project was discussed and what the county is able to spend federal funds on as the guidelines have not been declared as of yet. David Zeis motioned to approve FWD (no boring) testing on County Road 6, Greg Goodman seconded, and motion carried. Tom Lill requested a culvert be replaced near his farm. Commissioner Dick motioned to replace culvert, Nick Moser seconded, and motion carried. Purchasing a new county shop was discussed; pros and cons were weighed. While acquiring the new property would mean quite a bit more space for the county to store equipment, the actual cost to renovate the building is unknown and keeping them skeptical. The possibility of building a new shop was also discussed. Cindy Stremick mentioned the DMV kiosk is up and run-
ning. They have had a few customers, and it seems to be going over well. They should be receiving a report on the usage and fees on the transactions soon. They are looking at adding drivers license renewal as soon as August. Stremick also mentioned CD renewals. With the current CD rates and the possibility of them rising, Greg Goodman motioned to take out the CD and transfer funds to a checking fund in Choice Financial until CD rates rise. Dave Zeis seconded the motion, and the motion carried. For department updates, Scott Stewart discussed with the commissioners the possibility of the previously discussed road closures at Pembina County's discretion and probability of it happening. Scott was rather certain it would be unlikely but is looking into any easements that may have been filed with the county recorder. Shannon Duerr with JDA attended the meeting and discussed many things, including Career View XR, a new career aptitude program they are participating in that will match kids with careers and can help cover scholarships and/or student loan repayments. The Census final results are expected April 30th. There was concern with how the census was conducted, with a possibility of a recount. COVID programs have been very successful. Exact PPP numbers have not been released, however, most businesses in Cavalier County have participated. The City voted to extend the day care program by $10,000, which has helped it grow from 115 spots to 145. Six businesses are in the process of acquiring loans, with no mention of names: one business transfer of ownership, one new business, three business expansions, and one expansion with change of location. Carol Goodman attended the meeting with updates on JDA's internal projects. Funding COVID-19 had a pretty large impact, and they lost a year in progress.
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One year ago, they entered into an agreement with an investor for use of some parts of the infrastructure at Nekoma, which would provide them with funding to start phase 1, which was highly anticipated. The agreement still stands when funding becomes available. Just recently, a secondary source of funding might be available, although much smaller, but will still allow them to get started on smaller projects, such as asbestos removal. Carol presented a business plan, of which the commissioners have a copy of now, that has plans for many things on the renovation/remodeling of the building. They believe they finally have control of the perimeter drain field water. A new pump was installed in the wellhouse. Cameras have been installed to keep an eye on the area which has been the source of the problem, and the water has been reduced drastically. Clerk of Court Anita Beauchamp attended the meeting and discussed programs and projects that have been implemented. COVID has impacted some/most of these programs - notably archery as social distancing with children is rather difficult to implement. The county jail is back to full operation; all warrants have/ will be processed. They are having the first jail meeting in a year since COVID has slowed down social gatherings. There are new guidelines which require two dispatchers and/or correctional officers to be on duty anytime an inmate is staying in the jail. They are working on changing the guideline back to having one person on duty at any given time. The meeting concluded with a discussion regarding purchasing Bob Mostad's welding shop. Feeling rushed to make the purchase, the commissioners would like to research more prior to their next meeting. The next Cavalier County Commission meeting will be April 20 at 8:30 a.m.
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Brush with the Bunch
We are busy at the Brush Bunch but never too busy that we cannot take time to visit and share out talents with the residents at the Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla. In 2013 Laurel Brusseau, the president of our club, contacted Chad Crane, the director of activities at PNC, about having a workshop with some of the residents. Amy and Laurel picked a Scratchboard art project, because it did not involve a mess. The accompanying photo shows a busy group, from left to right: Chad Crane, Amy Phillips, Vernon Dalzell, Joe Kram, Andy Heibert, Emma Berg, Laurel Brusseau, Hazel Berg and Vi Vondal. Scratchboard art is done on a special black board, and by scratching, a design of your choice is exposed on the lower surface of the board- sometimes silver, gold or a mixture of colors - but always interesting. In preparation for our art shows #49 and #50, Liann is working on our posters to be displayed in the surrounding communities as a reminder to put us on your “must do“ list. I have been working on my demonstration project for the students of our local school. From Random Thoughts: Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live. Have a lot of birthdays, and God Bless! Leo Beauchamp
Rendezvous Region Tourism Council has new logo
The Rendezvous Region Tourism Council (RRTC) has adopted a new logo and brand to elevate its marketing and recognition of northeastern North Dakota as a destination of choice. “We are excited to share our new look and outlook for the future,” said Dawn Mandt, Rendezvous Region Marketing Committee. “Our goal was to make our brand recognition easy to identify and remember.” T h e n e w logo includes a primary “mark” with a feeling of discovery, adventure, and sense of home. The double Rs encased in a circle also includes a directional arrow pointing positively upward and forward. Pointing to the northeast corner of the state is a direct call to “Rendezvous Here.” Northeast-Dakota is also representing the location within the state. The color palette includes both masculine and feminine tones, and while mature in the color selection, it is intended to portray both nostalgia and progress. In January, the Rendezvous Region partnered with Frost Fire Park, ND Tourism, and Michael Haug Photography for a photo shoot which showcased four cities, four mayors, 10 member businesses, and more than 75 local models enjoying the outdoors. This five-day event provided more than 2,500 professional images that have since been used in the state’s first-ever winter marketing campaign. Highlights included sledding, fat tire biking, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and crosscountry and downhill skiing.
“With COVID-19, we quickly realized the significant draw to the outdoors and quality amenities,” said Dennis Sevigny, RRTC President. “The outdoors have become a safe and invigorating way to both manage through the pandemic as well as rediscover what our parents used to say “Go. Play. Outside.” Our new logo has helped create a fresh focal point to our efforts.” The r e freshed l o g o h a s b e e n quickly a n d broadly d i s tributed in a new informational brochure which is being placed at all the rest areas in North Dakota and throughout key visitor areas in the region and state. The logo was also used in a full-page color ad in the ND Tourism’s 2021 Inspiration Guide and used throughout the Rendezvous Region’s materials. The Rendezvous Region is a regional tourism development effort which was started over 30 years ago and resurrected in 2016. When the tourism council was reenergized, it was expanded from four small communities to three counties (Cavalier, Pembina, and Walsh) and governed by a volunteer board which meets monthly. The RRTC is a membership organization which has more than 130 public and business members with an annual budget of approximately $50,000 which is used to build a cohesive regional tourism brand through education, marketing, and amenity enhancement. For more information, visit www. rendezvousregion.com or follow on Facebook or Instagram.
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Upside Down Under By Marvin Baker
Chernobyl continues to stir emotions… On May 14, 1986, I had gone home from college to have lunch and watch “Days of Our Lives” on TV before returning for the late afternoon classes. I about spit out a tuna salad sandwich when I saw Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev pre-empt “Days” to tell us that a nuclear reactor at Chernobyl, in Ukraine, had exploded. It appeared to be a joke because there was no interpreter to speak, only script across the bottom of the screen indicating in English what Gorbachev was saying in Russian. If that wasn’t bad enough, the accident occurred on April 26, 18 days before Gorbachev went on television to tell the world about the disaster. It is now coming up on 35 years since 31 people died trying to put out the fire that burned from the explosion and spread deadly amounts of radiation through nearby Kiev, a city of 1 million people, and the rest of eastern Europe. There was a recent CBS News “60 Minutes” segment about Chernobyl, but this one was different than previous programs about the disaster. This time, drones were guided through the vacant buildings and ruins that remain “hot” because of the amount of radiation that escaped Chernobyl that dwarfed that of Hiroshima when that bomb went boom on Aug. 6, 1945. If you have any interest in Chernobyl and you have computer access, it would behoove you to take a look at the videos now circulating on You Tube. Just search drones at Chernobyl, and you'll see what is being described here. Quite frankly, it's creepy. First, it brings up a lot of sour memories in the United States on how the Soviet Union handled this nuclear disaster in the first place. Obviously, it wasn't revealed to the Soviet people and just four days after the explosion, there was a May Day parade in Kiev in which it is speculated that nearly all of the city's people were exposed to the radiation in some capacity. Second, the Soviet Union showed the world its disregard for human life allowing the 31 who perished no special protection, only normal firefighting gear that radiation easily penetrates. It also disregarded environmental concerns, and Sweden was the country that actually alerted the west when massive amounts of fish off the coast of Sweden suddenly began to die. Swedish authorities did their own testing and confirmed the radiation. Today, Chernobyl and the adjacent community of Pripyat, remain empty, weathered by more than three decades of neglect. In the drone videos, you see paint peeling off walls, stuffed animals still in place following the evacuation, and vehicles stopped in their tracks as if it was a cheesy science fiction movie from the 1950s. The radiation is also still there, even though it isn't visible. Reduced in intensity somewhat
from what is called half-life but there forever. It will never cease to exist. Trees do continue to grow in what is called the exclusion zone. Over the years there have been reports of pinecones the size of basketballs and rats the size of small dogs, mutated from the radiation. Those reports are unconfirmed. However, generations of rodents over time appear to have developed a rather high tolerance for the radiation, presumably as they have adapted to their altered environment. What is also known is that an unusual number of Ukrainian people, who were young children in 1986, have developed thyroid cancer. A disease that is normally rare in children, Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian doctors logged more than 1,000 cases from 1990 to 2000. In the decade before Chernobyl, nine cases were reported. It was also documented in the early 1990s that many of the soldiers who survived after the nuclear fire was put out, developed multiple sclerosis. Chernobyl's radiation is consistent with the radioactive isotope strontium-90, the same radiation that drifted over the North Dakota sky in the 1950s. Nuclear fallout from tests in Nevada and Utah “rained” down on the countryside. This phenomenon became known as the “Mandan Milk Mystery.” In 1957, federal authorities shut down a Mandan creamery, leaving residents with no explanation why until 36 years later. Because strontium-90's physical makeup is nearly identical to that of calcium, it is believed the radiation was absorbed by dairy cows, and some children who drank the laced milk later developed MS. This strange link between Chernobyl and Mandan was confirmed in 1993 following the release of a book titled “Downwind in North Dakota, an Uncertain Legacy.” It told of the strontium-90 fallout from the nuclear tests in the '50s. Simultaneous research about Chernobyl confirmed the MS link.
Personalizing the Constitution Together, the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution form what Gunnar Myrdal called the “American Creed.” The Declaration, written in eloquent, glittering generalities, invokes the Deity and inalienable rights, speaks of self-evident truths and asserts the right of revolution in the event that government grows tyrannical. It reflects passion, drama, hope and certitude. It speaks of majestic ends, which Abraham Lincoln characterized as the “sheet anchor of the republic.” It is relevant, personal and present. No wonder the masses gravitate to its trumpet call. The Declaration is warm and emotionally available. If, for Americans, the Declaration of Independence is poetry, the Constitution is prose. The Declaration supplies the ends, the Constitution the means. But let’s be fair to the Constitution, which, while it lacks the elegant expressions and grand language that shape the Declaration, is not without its own glory, creation story and unique standing in the history of the world. The Constitution is also relevant, present and personal. It is the nation’s governing document, indeed, the law of the land, but it is not remote. In fact, its limitations on governmental power are real, reassuring and protective in nature. Its declaration of rights, liberties and freedoms asserts the nobility, integrity and dignity of the American people. The relevance of the Constitution to every generation is self-ev-
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ident, glimpsed in the availability of the Amendatory Clause, which may be utilized to render the Constitution more adequate to changing circumstances and needs of the times. In fact, the Constitution has been amended 27 times by the citizenry across a vista of two centuries for the purpose of expanding the rights and liberties of more Americans as views and values about inclusion have evolved over time. The Preamble to the Constitution waded hip-deep into the centuriesold debate about the purpose of government and boldly declared the American perspective, grounded in the radical, democratic idea that “We the People” through ratification, “do ordain and establish this Constitution.” That lofty statement, alone, deserves a salute, for it represents the culmination of an historic effort, launched by dissenters in 17th Century England, to place the ultimate legal and political authority of a nation in the hands of the sovereign people. Approval of the Constitution by the citizenry, the fulfillment of the Declaration’s assertion of the right of the people to consent to governmental authority, made it personal. The Constitution had not been imposed or forced upon the nation; rather, it reflected choices made by the people themselves. No other nation in the history of the world could lay claim to such a unique status. The Constitution is relevant to the lives of the American people, often on a daily basis. Consider, for example, that because of the First Amendment’s Free Speech Clause, the government in the United States cannot tell us what to think or believe about politics, religion, art, science or literature. This libertarian philosophy was beautifully captured by Justice Robert H. Jackson in his landmark opinion in West Virginia Board of Education v. Barnette (1943), in which the Supreme Court
struck down a compulsory flag salute statute. “If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation,” Jackson wrote, “it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion or force citizens to confess by word or act their faith therein.” The “personalized” Constitution protects the right of Americans to exercise freedom of religion, if they choose to do so, the right of the press to inform the citizenry through the Free Press Clause, the right to keep and bear arms through the Second Amendment and protection against “unreasonable” search and seizure by virtue of the Fourth Amendment. The “personalized” Constitution, moreover, protects the right to privacy and birth control on the basis of the Ninth and 14th amendments, the protection of private property through the Fifth and 14th amendments, the guarantee of equal protection of the law as a consequence of the 14th Amendment and, on the basis of the Sixth Amendment, the critical right to counsel, a speedy and public trial and the right to an impartial jury. Many parts of the “personalized” Constitution still command our loyalties, respect and even affection. As much as anything else, this personal Constitution invites us to think critically about its adequacy, for we are free to amend it when desirable. Adler is president of The Alturas Institute, created to advance American Democracy through promotion of the Constitution, civic education, equal protection and gender equality. Send questions about the Constitution to Dr. Adler at NDWTPColumn@ gmail.com and he will attempt to answer them in subsequent columns. This column is provided by the North Dakota Newspaper Association and Humanities North Dakota.
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Rep. Chuck Damschen R – District 10 We’re making quite a bit of progress and are thinking we may conclude the Session before April ends. It would be good to have some days to come back and settle the redistricting work. SCR 4010 passed the House after being sent over from the Senate. This is virtually the same resolution I sponsored last session, which passed the House but was defeated by one vote in the Senate. The same stories floated around the chambers this Session as did last, but more legislators probably recognized them now as just that, stories. What the resolution does is verify that when ND ratified the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the 1970’s, that ratification was only in effect until the deadline (3/22/1979) stated in the proposed amendment. The recent amendment not only states that, but also states that women and
men should enjoy equal rights in the eyes of the law. There are some liberal groups that are trying to get the obsolete language in the old ERA approved and then twist it around so they can redirect it to do things it was never intended to do. The mandatory seat belt law which would make not wearing a seat belt a prime offense, SB2121, failed in the House. I voted against it after getting messages favoring both positions. I believe seat belts are life saving devices that should be worn, especially with air bags. If I felt that not wearing them endangered anyone besides the user I could probably have supported the bill. At some point we need to let people manage their own risks whether we agree with them or not. This is the same reason I supported no smoking laws for businesses but did not support making smoking illegal. SCR 4002, as of this writing, has not yet been voted on by the House. It passed the Senate but the House Human Services committee gave it a resounding “do not pass” recommendation. This resolution declares September 23, 2021, as Fourth Trimester Care Day. This is to recognize treatment for postpartum depression and other challenges that come with the birth of a child. So
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let’s call it that and not minimalize the seriousness of the issue by giving it a fictitious title. There are groups out there that assume a lot of liberties when they can say that the mother and child are still one even three to twelve months after the baby’s birth, which is something this resolution would do. I know that at least some of the sponsors had noble intentions offering this resolution. However, after observing the “prochoice” groups I am concerned that they will stoop to any level to further their agenda. The Senate voted down the recreational marijuana bill. I believe that was the right thing to do and I opposed it in the House. The people of
ND defeated a measure on the ballot several years ago and the sponsors of another initiated measure failed to gather enough signatures to place it on the ballot in the last election. When the people make a decision by ballot in ND, it is the obligation of the legislature to respect that decision in as much as it will not violate federal law to do so. I applaud the citizens of ND for their rejection of recreational marijuana and encourage you to stand your ground and advise your friends and neighbors of the effects it has had on users. Contact me if you have concerns or questions. I hope to turn out a few more columns. Until next week…
ND Matters: The bitter realities of growing old By Lloyd Omdahl After one week in first grade, my daughter came home with a conclusion about life: “Life is hard and then you die.” She had homework. Fast forward that through job losses, divorces, chronic ailments and famiy tragedies for 60 years and we are on the cusp of old age. She was right. We have survived the hard life; now the bitter facts of old age are upon us. Looking at the bright side of a 20 -year decline on the way eternity, we should be glad we were not Seth, Enosh, Kenan or the rest of that 800-year Bible patriarchs who must have had arthritis for 230 years and incontinence for 195. COVID Complications In more ways than one, COVID was a curse for the elderly. We didn’t have the ears for it. First, we hung our hearing aids on our ears; then we hooked our mask around our ears, and finally we put on our glasses. Most people don’t have enough ear to handle that collection so they have to choose between going deaf, going sightless, or risking COVID. They say that old age creeps up on folks, which is another undocumented claim. We can see it coming down the road years before it strikes. We get a clue when the doctor’s best diagnosis is “well, you aren’t a spring chicken, you know.” No, we didn’t know that but we do now. Hearing Slips Away Hearing is something that will slip away on us unknowingly. On a visit to see if dad shouldn’t be relocated, my kids told me that my hearing was slipping. So they tested me with the car turn signal. I failed because it couldn’t hear it click. “So,” I asked, “how did you know?” to which they replied “Every time we came to visit the TV was louder.”
One of the greatest challenges for our keepers is getting possession of our car keys. We know that they know that we know we can’t plan trips to Bismarck if we have to walk. And we’re too suspicious of strangers to hitchhike. Besides, they might be immigrants. Car Keys, Please Before our keepers make the big effort, they gather the evidence. It is true that we ripped up the neighbor’s grand prize tulip bed while we were diverted by a pair of rabbits. Hitting the beautiful white birch near the driveway was too much. Once might have been forgiven but not twice. The car was totaled both times. As a compromise, our keepers let us keep the car as long as we don’t drive it. If the car is near at hand, we can at least dream of driving to the Dairy Queen for a tasty sundae.. Elderly and loss of memory go together. A prosecutor will never pick an elderly person to be a witness… to anything.. A Sunday school leader will never start an elderly class for memorizing Bible verses. (Of course, one lesson could be used a whole year.) If we shop for more than 10 minutes, we forget where we parked and report it stolen. Heavy Lying Then there is the crisis of getting a hopeless case into a nursing home. This is when the heavy lying starts. But it is moral lying because it is for their own good. God is on your side. “We will come to see you every week.” “Uncle Bert will join you soon.” “This is just temporary until we find a better place.” “The food is better than at home.” “I have an errand right now but I’ll be right back.” Meanwhile, be wary of gravity. We never fall up, only down and down hurts. Lloyd Omdahl is a former state lieutenant governor and professor at UND.
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Cavalier County veterinary field scholarship available The Cavalier County Livestock Association will award a $500 scholarship to a Cavalier County resident accepted in a pre-veterinary or professional veterinary technology course at an accredited college or university and be of sophomore or higher standing in college. Applicants must maintain at least a 3.00 GPA and be a full-time student. Applications are available at the NDSU Extension, Cavalier County Office, located in the Langdon
courthouse; or you may call 2562560 to request a copy. Application is due June 15. Please send to NDSU Extension, Cavalier County, 901 3rd St. Suite 7, Langdon, ND 58249. If you have questions please contact one of the Cavalier County Livestock Association officers or the extension office. Officers include Amanda Buchweitz, Kyle Brown, Dennis Karsky, and Karry Krahn.
All of North Dakota is in drought, with 47% in severe drought. As a result, many ranchers are going through the process of developing drought plans for 2021. North Dakota State University Extension specialists will host a live monthly webinar to assist ranchers as they navigate the drought. The webinars will be held the last Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Central time and will start on Thursday, April 29. The webinars will begin with an update on drought conditions and climate outlook. Specialists then will discuss upcoming drought triggers, how to access triggers for ranches and management strategies to consider. The goal is to help ranchers make timely decisions and enhance their ability to withstand
the drought, as well as give them an opportunity to discuss droughtrelated concerns. “Having a drought plan in place with well-defined triggers and actions enables ranchers to act proactively and reduce risk on their operation,” says Miranda Meehan, Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist and disaster education coordinator. To register for the webinar, visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ drought/navigating-drought-webinars. Participants may ask questions during the live webinar. The webinar will be recorded, and the recording will be archived at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/drought for later viewing.
Kristin Harner has joined North Dakota State University as the director of Agriculture Communication. As director, she is responsible for providing leadership and managing the staff and fiscal resources for a department of 24 employees. In collaboration with the vice president for Agricultural Affairs, she will develop, implement and oversee short and longterm communication, marketing and technology strategies for NDSU Agricultural Affairs, serving NDSU Extension, the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Stations and NDSU College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources. Harner holds a bachelor of science degree from South Dakota State University, Brookings. Prior to joining Agriculture Communication, she was public relations, communications and foundation director for the Minnesota Farm Bureau, director of agricultural programs for Heritage Halls in Owatonna, Minn., and director of agricultural programs for the Fond
du Lac (Wis.) Area Association of Commerce. She also is an owner and operator in her family’s small community-supported agriculture farm near Northfield, Minn. “Kristin comes with a broad set of experiences in communications and was most recently with the Minnesota Farm Bureau,” says Greg Lardy, vice president for Agricultural Affairs. “Her nearly 20 years with that organization gave her an excellent set of experiences that she will be bringing to our unit. I am looking forward to working with her to develop a long-term strategy for NDSU Agriculture Communication that takes a comprehensive look at our efforts and work to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.” “I’m excited to work with such a talented team,” Harner says. “I am looking forward to working for NDSU, serving the people of North Dakota.”
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NDSU Extension Notes
Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension
Maximizing Soybean Yield Potential in Dry Conditions Current dry conditions are concerning and farmers discussions are revolving around soybean plantings and how to maximize the yield. There’s no single strategy to deal with drought conditions, but there are strategies that farmers should consider to maximize their soybean yield potential. With limited soil moisture available, maintain topsoil moisture currently present. That approach begins by limiting or eliminating preplant tillage. Soil moisture is lost with every tillage pass. We likely will need this moisture during the last-half of summer when seed is being produced. Plus, research shows that soybeans respond to direct seeding into previous crop residue or no-till. Across 37 NDSU tillage trials, conservation tillage (direct seeded, strip till or no-till) averaged 4 percent greater soybean yield compared to yield with conventional tillage. Another factor that can boost soybean yield potential is to start planting early. Soybean seeding shouldn’t take priority over coolseason crops like wheat in the ground, but farmers should take advantage of the earliest possible planting windows. NDSU encourages early planting as long at the seeding dates follow crop insurance guidelines and if the soil is fit. Early planting gives growers a number of advantages. There’s a better chance of topsoil moisture being present in early May, versus the last half of May. Plus, early planting will increase yield po-
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tential. NDSU data averaged over nine trials shows 8 percent yield increase when planting the first 10 days of May versus waiting until the last half of May. Early planting also gives growers the opportunity to plant a full season variety, which offer better yield potential. Based on an extensive commercial field survey (over 1000 fields) by NDSU across North Dakota, for every 0.1 increase in maturity group, there is about a three-quarters of a bushel per acre yield increase. For example, going from a 0.2 to a 0.6 maturity, may translate into an increase of about three bushels per acre. NDSU recommends planting soybean in rows as narrow as possible. Plus, farmers should strive for early season stands of 145,000 to 155,000 established plant per acre in eastern North Dakota. We want the crop canopy closed as soon as possible. This provides a good environment to conserve moisture if we continue to have dry weather by preventing moisture loss from evaporation. Also, canopy closure increases yield potential by capturing sunlight sooner and helping soybean be more competitive with weeds. With the topsoil dry, some farmers may be tempted to plant soybeans deeper than normal (ideal
depth is 1- to 1.5 inches) to access soil moisture. Place the seed at the soil moisture level but do not exceed a 2-inch depth. Planting larger, high quality soybean seed can be useful in maximizing yield potential, especially when planting deep. The larger seeds have more energy, which gives the soybean shoot a greater chance of emerging into a viable plant. In summary, the best approach begins with timely planting and managing for maximum yields. Our general recommendations will not change because of the threat of dry weather. If we plan for a drought, then we limit ourselves in yield potential. Soybean producers should strive for timely planning and manage fields for maximum yield.
(Author: Greg Andres, Extension Agronomist, Carrington Research Extension Center)
North Prairie Ag Annual Meeting Thursday, April 22 Meeting at 5 p.m. with a meal to follow
Discussing: •Prior year business • Current projects • Future growth opportunities • 2021 Dividends with over $2,000,000 injected back into the local economy
Acres & Shares and RRFN introduce new podcast Acres & Shares and the Red River Farm Network announced the launch of the new Well Grounded podcast. The monthly podcast is hosted by Jayson Menke of Acres & Shares and Randy Koenen of the Red River Farm Network. Menke and Koenen are interviewing experts from the world of agriculture and real estate, discuss farmland values, industry trends and the economy. “Selling a farm is typically a once in a life time experience,” said Menke. “The Well Grounded podcast is featuring industry leaders to provide perspective on these important decisions.”
In the debut edition of Well Grounded, the guest is Brady Martz and Associates CPA and shareholder Jake Franklin. Franklin focuses on taxes with an emphasis on agriculture. The Biden Administration is proposing changes to the tax system, including the approach to capital gains, stepped up basis and tax rates. This podcast delivers a timely look at these complicated issues. Well Grounded, which is a monthly podcast, can be found at www.acresandshares.com and www.rrfn.com. The podcast is also available through iTunes, Google Play and Spotify.
FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION
Friday, April 23, 2021 – 12:00 noon
Location: Maida/Langdon, ND – 109th St NE Maida, ND Directions: From Langdon: 16 miles North on Hwy 1, 2 ¾ East - From US Customs/Canadian border at Maida: ½ mile South, 2 ¾ East Owner: Glenn Ridley – 701-256-5085 Auctioneer's Note: Glenn has spent a lifetime on the farm. He has done an excellent job on his equipment maintenance. Major machinery has been shedded. No small items, late arrivals will miss the whole sale. Plan today to attend this clean retirement sale. Internet Bidding: This auction will feature live internet bidding. For live bidding the day of the auction, please visit our website at https://dakotaauctioneers.com/ and click on the "Online Auctions" tab. Pre�-registration is required prior to auction day. Lunch will be served! FOR COMPLETE LIST W/ PICTURES PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITES.
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An open visitation was held Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon for Rosemarie Hamann, 94, of Loma, who passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon. A private graveside service and burial will take place at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Langdon. Rosemarie Horejsi was born May 7, 1926, in Whitman, to Frank and Barbara (Vokoch) Horejsi. She grew up and attended school in Whit-
Obituaries man. On February 7, 1949, she and Charles Hamann were united in marriage. They lived on the family farm near Loma except for four years from 1966-1970 when they lived in Bothell, Washington. She lived on the farm until recently moving to Maple Manor Care Center. She enjoyed living on the farm where she could tend her flower and vegetable gardens. She loved to take pictures of her friends and family- and she was almost always behind the camera and not in front of it! She treasured her time with her family and was a very nurturing person. Surviving Rosemarie are her sons: Marcus of Loma and Clay-
ton (Annie) of Lincoln ND; grandsons: Brent (Nikki) of Lincoln and Daniel (Ashlee) of Mandan; greatgrandchildren: Rebecka, McKinzi, Charles, and Easton; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Charles; son Lawrence (Dora); and her siblings: Henrietta (Fred) Gebhardt, Wes Horejsi, and Millie (Joseph) Novak. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY GOD FORGIVES. LET HIM. Feeling guilty? Many people do. Reasons range from broken homes to unbroken habits. Whatever the cause, it’s an ugly feeling. Guilt is both the fact of having done wrong and the feeling of blame for doint it. It’s worst when the way you live leaves you empty, frustrated, and filled with regret. But there is a solution. Face the fact and remember God forgives. Then let him!
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 1010 3rd St. • Langdon – Phone 701-256-5966
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Catechism Saturday 5:00 p.m. Grades 1-12 & Adults & RCIA Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 p.m.
St. Michael’s in Wales Sunday - No Masses scheduled at this time
Phone School Grades: Preschool-8th grade 701-256-2354 Our Parish Website is www.stalphonsuslangdon.com. Check our Parish Webpage for Up-to-Date information. •Public Masses are now permitted. Those in attendance are encouraged (not required) to wear a mask. •We will continue to live-stream the Sunday Masses at 10:30 a.m. (note time change)
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Grace and Peace to you from God, our Father and our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. The first Easter as recorded in the gospel of Mark has three women going to the tomb- Mary Magdalene, Salome, and Mary, the mother of James. They go very early asking, “Who will roll the stone away?” Only to find that it is already rolled away. They had been excited about Jesus, and his teaching. He brought hope, and now all that is ended. Jesus was crucified. He was buried. It has been 3 days of sadness, despair, and hopelessness. They came visiting a grave to grieve their loss- loss of a friend, loss of their teacher and loss of their hope. We will take care of his body and go home to as it was before, without him. It was a sad time. When they got to the tomb, surprise!! Not a happy surprise but a confusing surprise- a fear generating surprise, a what’s going on here surprise. They were alarmed. When the women ran from the tomb, they were confused and shaking all over. They were too afraid to tell anyone what had happened. They had been filled with despair and grief. Now they are overcome with confusion and wonder. Mark’s gospel ends this way. There are additional, later added, endings to Mark’s gospel. There are other gospels, the witness of the early church as recorded in the book of Acts. The resurrection happened. It changes everything. The deepest despair is overcome and hope is restored. Fear and disappointment are replaced with hope and expectation. The love they had for Jesus and the love he found in them did not end. Tony Campolo, Baptist preacher and college professor, had a sermon he preached many times. “It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming,” was his line. Friday, he says is despair, hopelessness, brokenness, can’t
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Dakota Gardener: The right tree for the right place By Joe Zeleznik, Forester NDSU Extension Spring is a great time to plant trees. What tree species or variety should I plant this year? I’ve planted at least one tree every year for more than 30 years. Some years, it’s a single tree in the yard. In other years, hundreds of trees went in the ground as part of an experiment. This year, it’s likely to be one of those “one or two trees” years. Should I plant an old tried-andtrue species or variety? Let’s face it, a Colorado blue spruce is likely to survive and grow well. The same can be said of a green ash or an American elm. But those species all have been overplanted and represent a large portion of the urban forests of North Dakota – and a large portion of the trees in my own yard. What about taking a risk and trying something unique? The Kentucky coffeetree has very few pest issues, if any. I actually planted a coffeetree two years ago and it seems to be establishing. A northern catalpa tree has some of the prettiest blossoms out there. The downside? Catalpa definitely needs protection and likely won’t survive in northern North Dakota. It also needs a bit more moisture than we usually get. I also haven’t seen catalpas last more than about 30 years here. Is that long enough to be considered as a good return on investment? We once tried planting a unique type of maple in our back yard in Fargo. The tree made it through one winter, but not a second one. The tree wasn’t cheap – it cost about $150. How much money should we risk? That’s a question that each person has to answer for themselves. I did ask it once, of North Dakota’s city foresters. As custodians of public money, they’re responsible for spending those funds wisely and
By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent The Spring Veggie The flowers in my flowerbed are starting to come up already (as well as the weeds… yikes). The flowers are varieties that are typically early but not usually the first few days of April early. These make me excited for the blossoms to come, but they also make me excited for something else… It’s the earliest vegetable we can harvest out of our gardens here in Cavalier County. It can be eaten raw, grilled, steamed, or roasted. It’s fairly hardy and can grow among grass as long as it’s left to grow and not broken or cut down. When eaten raw, the taste is reminiscent of fresh garden peas. The history of the vegetable dates back thousands of years and is often a favorite, yet underutilized. It’s asparagus! I’ll never forget the fresh taste of spring every year when we would harvest our asparagus. I was fascinated with how quickly the sprouts just popped up in the garden when I swear there was nothing the day before. I was also fascinated with the asparagus “farm” that was just down the road along a shelter belt. People could go pick all of the asparagus they wanted and leave the money in the little cash box under the tree at the end by the road. It was based on the honor system, and it was a fun adventure to go exploring to find the asparagus among the grass. Asparagus is usually ready to harvest around mid-May, but with the spring being early this year, we may see asparagus early as well. It’s best to pick the spears when they are about 6-10 inches tall by snapping off by hand. If the spears get too long, they can get what is considered “woody”, so it’s best to harvest at that length. It’s recommended to stop picking the asparagus by the last week of June or so in order for it to rejuvenate itself for the next year. The stocks that are left will also help with catching snow, which will insulate and protect the crowns over the winter months as well as provide moisture in the spring to get growth started.
not frittering them away. On the other hand, the urban forest needs diversity to be healthy. Therefore, how much of the treeplanting budget should go toward trying new species that haven’t quite been proven yet? The answers that the city foresters gave were quite variable, but averaged about 7% or 8%. The highest was about 15%. Taking those risks is easier when you’re planting hundreds of trees. This year, I have room for only one or two trees. What should it be? If you’re looking to plant some new trees this year and you’re not sure what to try, please check out the North Dakota Tree Selector at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/treeselector. More than 100 trees and shrubs that are well-proven for North Dakota conditions can be found here. You can select based on lifespan (short, medium or long), whether the species has showy flowers, or even by fall color or some other characteristic. The list might not include a species that has all the features you’re looking for, but the Tree Selector lists some species that likely are unfamiliar to you. Whatever you decide to plant, make sure that you match the species to the site. That is, if the place you’re planting trees tends to be waterlogged, make sure that you pick something that is flood-tolerant. Don’t plant a lilac or a conifer in those areas; these species are known to be intolerant of wet sites. Similarly, don’t plant those willows on a site that’s likely to be continually dry. Far too much money has been spent on trees and shrubs that are planted in the wrong location. Some day I hope to have a tree farm. Then I’ll plant a lot of trees. I’m running out of space in the yard! For more information about gardening, contact your local NDSU Extension agent. Find the Extension office for your county at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory/counties.
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The Walhalla Assembly of God Church held its appreciation dinner on March 27 at the new community center in Walhalla. The approximately 100 people who were in attendance were treated to a meal of Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and bars prepared by the church’s woman’s ministry group. The dinner was preceded by spiritual and patriotic music presented by Lance Stegman on the violin, Sharon Carpenter on the piano, and Dickie Huffman playing the xylophone. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Navy veteran and former Walhalla resident, Tom Woodward, and a prayer by long-time church member Harry Holen. After the dinner, recognition was given to the 19 businesses and contractors whose efforts helped make the community center a reality. A special thank you was expressed to those who donated financially and through volunteering of their time and labor. Members of these groups were presented with marble plaques inscribed with the Ten Commandments. A closing prayer by Harry Holen included an invitation to “stick around” for coffee and a tour of the new facility.
North Dakota road trip: have a wahpper of a good time along I-29 Travel trends have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and more people are traveling by automobile. During the first two weeks of August in 2020, Americans recorded nearly 12 million long-distance (100-500 mile) road trips per day compared to 8.6 million in 2019 - a 37.6 percent increase. The shift in travel behavior may be an example of the “new normal” when it comes to how Americans will travel to more distant destinations. Beginning this month and running through the fall, North Dakota Tourism will present a road trip each month that includes exciting things to see and do, quaint places to stay and unique dining found along each popular route. Let this be your starting point for a multiday adventure through your own “back yard.”
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NDSU Extension’s publication H61 “Asparagus and Rhubarb” has information on how to grow and care for asparagus. It can be found online at https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/publications/lawns-gardenstrees/asparagus-and-rhubarb. You can also contact our office for a copy of the publication if you would like more information about the best growing conditions for asparagus. If you would like more information on varieties, etc., you can search for asparagus in our search engine at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/. No worries if you don’t have your own asparagus patch to harvest. Asparagus is often sold in grocery stores this time of year and can be just as delicious. As with fresh asparagus, be sure to thoroughly wash the asparagus spears and cut about an inch of the bottoms off to help prepare them for eating. The best part is that there are many nutritional benefits to asparagus which include being high in fiber, Vitamins A, B, C, and K, and the mineral potassium. (Health note: Vitamin K is needed for proper blood clotting, so if a person is on a blood thinner, it’s best to consult with a health care provider before consuming large amounts of asparagus, as it could result in a food-drug interaction.) Because asparagus is full of fiber, it can be very filling and only has 30 calories per cup. It can be enjoyed several ways, even straight out of the garden after a quick rinse under running water! I hear that it is even delicious wrapped in bacon, finely sliced into an omelet or salad, and pickled. NDSU Extension has many recipes and nutritional information that can be found at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/ food. There are recipes for grilled asparagus (see below), creamy asparagus soup, and even asparagus enchiladas. If you would like a hard
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copy of any of these recipes, please call our office at 256-2560, email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu, or feel free to stop in our office at the courthouse. While you are here, you may as well pick up a copy of “A Pocket Guide to Preparing Fruits and Vegetables” by Field to Fork. It includes information on fruits and vegetables that are readily grown in North Dakota and includes how to prepare asparagus by steaming, roasting, and grilling. Grilled Asparagus This healthy recipe comes from NDSU Extension Service. Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus 1 tsp. minced garlic 2 Tbsp. olive oil, canola oil or other oil Salt (to taste) Directions Note: when grilling vegetables, consider using a grill pan available in many stores where grilling supplies are sold. Prepare the grill. Rinse the asparagus stalks under running water. Drain well and place in a pan. Mix the oil and garlic, and drizzle the mixture over the asparagus. Grill for about 5 minutes and turn regularly with tongs. Grill until tender but not mushy. The natural sugars will caramelize and produce a delicious flavor during the grilling process. Makes four servings. Each serving has 80 calories, 7 grams (g) of fat, 5 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of protein and 3 g of fiber. Without added salt, the recipe has no sodium. Even if you have never grown asparagus on your own before, it might be worth looking into starting your own little patch. If you look forward to spring and the growth that comes with it, you will be delighted in seeing sprouts emerging and tasting the fresh flavor of the spring veggie.
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Interstate 29 Interstate 29 along the eastern border, is a connection to fun roadside attractions, historical sites and cities boasting vibrant downtowns and eclectic shops through the Red River Valley between Hankinson and Pembina. Day 1 The first day could start with breakfast at Dakota Magic Casino’s Twin Buffalo Grill, then it’s out back for 27 holes of golf at Dakota Winds Golf Course. Just up I-29, Wahpeton is home to “Wahpper,” the world’s largest catfish, and hundreds of live animals that put on a show at Chahinkapa Zoo. Red Door Art Gallery feeds the inner artist and the Boiler Room feeds the stomach before turning in for the night. Day 2 The following morning begins with coffee and a pastry from Dakota Coffee Company then off to Mooreton to explore Bagg Bonanza Farm’s buildings, a throwback to the era of bonanza farming. Next head to Fort Abercrombie to explore blockhouses and a museum at North Dakota’s first military post. Arriving in Fargo, let classic music serenade you at Vinyl Taco or enjoy the neighborhood vibe at Luna, Rhombus Guys or the Wurst Bier Hall. Walk it off with a stroll to the Plains Art Museum and some boutique shopping at Mint + Basil, Kittsona, The Red Silo and so many more. Cap the day with a visit to the Fargo Air Museum or take in a RedHawks baseball game at Newman Outdoor Field. Overnight downtown at the art-inspired Hotel Donaldson.
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Day 3 In the morning, enjoy breakfast at BernBaum’s, recently featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Driveins and Dives, before heading to Lindenwood Park to rent kayaks for a refreshing morning on the Red River. Hit up the Food Truck Park for a quick lunch before getting on the road to Grand Forks. There, stretch your legs on the Greenway and stay downtown to shop unique boutiques and art galleries such as Badman Design to find those oneof-a-kind gifts and dine at Sky’s before retiring to the Canad Inn. Day 4 Jump-start your day with a cup of coffee and a scone at Urban Stampede and soon it’s off to the North Dakota Museum of Art and Ralph Engelstad Arena. Grab lunch at the iconic Red Pepper then it’s back on the road through some of the most fertile farmland in the world. The town of Drayton is known for trophy catfish. Get some tackle and try landing a whopper. As you near the Canadian border, the seven-story viewing tower at Pembina State Museum looms ahead. It offers a bird’s-eye view of the surrounding valley and the museum gallery interprets the history of the area. This is just a sampling of the interesting things to see and do and places to eat and sleep. Create your own road trip using these tips, or go to https://belegendary.link/RoadTrips for more options as you follow your curiosity, not the crowds.
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Sports/Youth
Jake’s take on sports
By Jake Kulland
Just when spring sporting activities are ready to go, the weather goes to you know what This week was expected to have several activities getting underway for spring sports. The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals high school baseball team has two home games scheduled April 12 and 15, while the Cardinals and several area track teams are to compete in Devils Lake, with Langdon-Edmore-Munich to host an Early Bird meet on April 15. The first region golf meets of the season were also set to begin in the week ahead. All of those activities look rather doubtful now, with 30 degree temperatures forecasted for our area in the early part of the week but will hopefully get better. While we hope this is only a bump in the road weather-wise, and it seems to be, let's hope a full season of spring sports and activities can still be had; everyone involved deserves it. Grant Romfo is first Cardinals All-State boys basketball player in 24 years; And some other interesting All-State facts In this week's paper we finally got in the good news that Langdon-Edmore-Munich senior Grant Romfo made the North Dakota AllState Class B Boys Basketball team. It's very good stuff, but when we went back to check the history of the award, it's very rare how many boys athletes have received the honor in our area. Let's start with the Langdon side of the co-op. Before Grant's award, you have to go back to 1997 when a Cardinal player made the team, and that was Brandon Badding, who
got on it in both 1996 and 1997. The other Cardinals to make the team are as follows: in Class B, making the team were Shane Jordan in 1995, Danny Phillips in 1991-92, Jason Sillers in 1991, Todd Domres in 1988, and Darrin Romfo in 1984-85. There was one Langdon player who made All-State when the Cardinals was Class A, and that was Joe Dosmann in 1979. Before 1997, they just did a combined Class A and B AllState team, and Kent Krom made that exclusive squad back in 1967. On the Munich side, Cardinals coach Andy Haaven was the last player to make it in 1996 as part of the Munich-Starkweather Magic Storm. Munich Magicians boys players who made All-State were, of course, Mr. Basketball Marty McDonald (who was named to the team three times in 1990-92), Kevin Ewert, and Brad Westphal, who both made it in 1983. As for Edmore? They have one All-State boys player, the legendary Mark Melland, who made the Class B first team in 1982. When you think about it, that's not very many with just 14 total players from the three schools on the list, which goes back almost 55 years. There certainly have been some players that should have made it but didn't (Justin Flink anyone? Simon Romfo?), and those that had injuries that cut short promising careers (Jeremy Dinius, Clay Fetsch and Russ Stremick come to mind). It doesn't mean the brand of basketball has been poor. There have been some ups and downs but for sure more positives that negatives. I guess we will just end things here by congratulating Grant on being the first All-State boys basketball in Cavalier County in nearly a quarter century (!!).
Langdon Country Club announces spring dates Last week we told you the Langdon Country Club is open for the season, and the clubhouse will officially open on April 11 when the club will host a Masters Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament. Now this doesn't mean you need to be a master card player to participate; it's just that the final round of the Masters Golf Tournament will be on their big screens while the tourney is going on. The tournament begins at 1:00 p.m. The first Tuesday Men's Stag of the season will be held at the clubhouse on April 13, and we are told the kitchen will be open that evening. Tuesday Men's League golf is set to start on May 18, and to sign up your team for either the early or late shifts, contact Randy Hill at 701-370-1118. The spring meeting for the club will be held on April 20 at 6:00 p.m. For the season, Kyle Rollness is once again club president, Kevin "Cocoa" Beauchamp is the head groundskeeper, and Alison Podhradsky and Jenny Romfo are teaming up to run the clubhouse. If you have any questions on anything with the LCC, call 701-256-5938. In other good golf news, the Walhalla and Cavalier County Clubs have also opened for the season. Spring Sports Preview is this issue We will leave you by inviting everyone to check out the Republican's yearly "Spring Sports Preview" in this week's paper. It has a nice look at all Cardinals spring sports plus schedules, team pics, and more. Thanks to all of our sponsors for making this preview happen! "See ya!" next week!
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Cardinals get season started with 11-1 win at May-Port-C-G
By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer
The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals high school baseball team got an early start to their season when they played at May-Port-C-G in Mayville on April 6. The Cardinals slowly got going and ended up blowing out the Patriots 11-1. The win gets the Cards' year off on the right foot. They played in Bismarck for a portion of the Shiloh Christian Invitational on April 9, taking on Kindred and Thompson. Langdon-Edmore-Munich is scheduled to have its first home games of the season against Bottineau on April 12 and Park River Area on April 15, but the forecast for the week ahead is putting both those games in doubt. In their first game of the season, the Cardinals pounded out 12 hits against MPCG. They put up four runs in the first two innings then did not score again until the fifth inning when they scored the rest of their seven runs. Grant Romfo had a big day at the
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LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 11, MAY-PORT-C-G 1 LEM -- 130 022 3 -- 11 12 1 MPCG -- 000 010 0 -- 1 6 1 WP -- Simon Romfo; LP -- Lucas Fugleberg Highlights -- LEM: Grant Romfo 5x5 5 RBI's, S. Romfo 1x5 3B 3 RBI's, Alex Cluchie 1x2 2 RBI's, Jack Romfo 2x4, Tucker Welsh 1x2 2 SB's; MPCG : Sawyer Satrom 2x3
plate, going 5 for 5 with five runs batted in. Simon Romfo got the start on the mound and went three innings to get the win while striking out three batters. Jack and Grant Romfo each threw two innings to close out the game. At the plate, Simon had a bases-clearing triple in the seventh inning, while Jack had two hits. Alex Cluchie had a two-run single in the victory, while Tucker Welsh had a hit and stole two bases. Sawyer Satrom had two hits to lead the Patriots.
Brady Regner slides safely into home in the Cards win over Mayport. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jack Romfo winds up and delivers a strike in the Cards win over Mayport. Photo by Larry Stokke.
The varsity team at Langdon Area High School took first at Regional Science Olympiad in Bottineau last Thursday, and the junior varsity team took second. Some of the events they competed in were forensics, astronomy, anatomy and physiology, circuit lab, mousetrap vehicle, simple machines, and chemistry lab. Both teams will compete at the state level on April 21. Pictured top photo (varsity) back row, l-r: Sarah Nelson, Hope Thorlakson, Tucker Regner, Ryan Bosel, Ben Girodat, CJ Moline and coach Peter Sykora; front row: coach Linda Hope, Hannah Thorlakson, Autumn Howatt, and Megan Hiller. Not pictured is Nathan Kitchin. Bottom photo is junior varsity, back row, l-r: Landon Welsh, Kartheek Chapara, Jon Lill, Levi Swanson, and coach Peter Sykora; front row: coach Linda Hope, Sophie Nuelle, Emma Hetler, Jaymee Reidhammer and Maggie Iverson.
Coach K watches intently as Grant Romfo beats the throw and slides into third base. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Grant Romfo named Class B State All-State Boys Basketball team
Langdon Area High School held a pop choir and jazz band concert on April 5. Photos by Larry Stokke.
The 2021 North Dakota Class B All-State Team was announced recently. Langdon senior Grant Romfo was honored by making the second team. He is the first player from a Cardinals program to make All-State since Brandon Badding, who made it twice in 1996 and 1997. Grant had a fantastic career with Cardinals basketball, scoring 1,523 career points. In this senior year, he averaged 18.6 points per game and shot 45 percent from the 3-point line. He also pulled down 6.9 rebounds a game. Grant's coach for his career was Andy Haaven, who said this about his All-State player, "Huge congratulations to Grant on being selected to the All State team. Well deserved recognition for a great basketball player and an even better young man." It should also be noted that Simon Romfo just missed getting on
the team, but he certainly was deserving with 1,389 career points and 17.9 ppg scoring in his senior season while shooting 54 percent from the field. But congratulations to Grant Romfo, who is the first Cardinals All-State boys basketball player in 24 years.
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Public Notice
Page 10 – Monday, April 12, 2021
Cavalier County Republican
CITY OF ALSENCheck out our E-Editions at
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING www.cavaliercountyextra.com and Subscribers have full access to all of our online content. EQUALIZATION MEETING
Tuesday, April 13 3:00 p.m. at the Alsen Elevator
CITY OF ALSEN ANNUAL TOWN &
By Jill Kruse, D.O. Eyes are often called the “window to the soul”, but they can also be the “window to your health”. Most people know that it is essential to visit your primary physician for an annual check-up, but an annual eye exam is an important part of staying healthy as well. The eye is the only area of the
Prairie Doc® Perspectives: The window to your health body where doctors can see small blood vessels with such clarity. So, during your annual physical exam, your physician will examine your eyes briefly with a handheld tool called an ophthalmoscope. This device gives your physician a great view of those blood vessels located on the back wall of your eye. However, for a much more thorough understanding of your eye health, you need a dedicated eye exam by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. These health care providers have an arsenal of tools and
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EQUALIZATION
Monday, April 12 10:00 a.m. at Keith Dahl Farm
City of Wales
Equalization Meeting
Thursday, April 15 • 6 p.m. • Wales Fire Hall Wales City Council to follow the Equalization Meeting
NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX EQUALIZATION MEETING CITY OF OSNABROCK, ND
Tuesday, April 13 • 7 p.m. Osnabrock Fire Hall Meeting Room
Cavalier County Commission Proceedings March 16, 2021 On March 16, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there was limited audience capacity in the courthouse meeting rooms. Webex was utilized for those wanting to attend the meeting virtually. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Austin Lafrenz attended the meeting via Web. Vice Chairman, Greg Goodman, called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Goodman asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. David Zeis made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. Karen Kempert, Emergency Manager/911 Coordinator, met with the commissioners to discuss an Emergency Fire Declaration. Kempert explained that the burn ban would be based on the Fire Index, which is updated daily by the National Weather Service. David Zeis made a motion to approve the Emergency Fire Declaration, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Communication with the public was discussed. Kempert stated she would check the fire index daily and update it on the Emergency Management Facebook page. Kempert also informed the commissioners that the repeater at the water tower base station was being replaced with the used one from the tower that was taken down. Stones’s was working on getting it replaced. Kempert also reported that there were Homeland Security grants available for voluntary fire/ EMS to purchase new radios. Greg Goodman asked Kempert if she would contact CCMH ambulance and ask if they want to add Razor tracking to the ambulances, which would allow dispatch to see the location of the ambulance during an emergency call. Kempert stated she would. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, as well as Jeff Daley, KLJ, met with the commissioners to discuss the replacement of the structure on County 45. Daley stated that the permitting for projects like this was taking longer and felt it would be a good idea to get started so the project is ready in case funding through ND DOT becomes available. Nick
Moser made a motion to approve the construction engineering contract with KLJ, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. The overlay project on County 6 from Wales to Hannah was discussed. Johnston stated he would have to get it added to the ND DOT project sheet. Johnston stated he would also check when County 55 is due for overlay. Johnston distributed gravel/equipment bid books to the commissioners. Johnston, Phil Wold, Shawn Hall, Gene Feil, and Shawn Amundson, met with the commissioners to discuss plans to prepare County 13 for the upcoming gravel project. It was decided that a 2-3 mile stretch at a time would be reclaimed and pulled in. Other districts would assist with blading townships, if needed. Johnston stated he would check on the leased tractors with Langdon Implement to see when they will be available. Progress of the County 13 preparation will continue to be reviewed at commission meetings. Jill Denault, Northern Valley Human Service Zone, met with the commissioners to discuss a new phone system for the zone, which would allow calls to be transferred between all three offices. It was explained that phone expenses are considered indirect expenses for each county. There would be an overall cost saving by switching to Verizon One Talk, but a decision needed to be made how to split the monthly bill. Nick Moser made a motion to approve Verizon One Talk with the monthly cost being paid based on the percentage of phone bills being incurred by each county currently, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Steph Welsh, Public Health, reviewed progress on COVID vaccines with the commissioners. Welsh referred the commission to the ND Dept of Health COVID Vaccine Dashboard for current statistics by county on COVID vaccination progress. Cavalier County was currently at 41% of the eligible population having had their first COVID vaccine. Welsh briefly discussed legislation on septic system regulations with the commission. Welsh informed the commission that Scott Stewart, State’s Attorney, had been working with Candace Carlson, Lake Region District Health, on a new agreement that could be used when buying/selling a property. Greg Fetsch, Sheriff, met with the commissioners and informed them he had hired two Dispatchers and
one Sheriff Deputy. Fetsch also stated he would be requesting a new patrol with the Stonegarden grant in 2023, but asked for approval to update one this year. Nick Moser made a motion to purchase a new police equipped vehicle on state bid from Nelson Auto with federally allocated COVID funding if this is an allowable expense, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. There was discussion on possible use of the vehicle being replaced for another department. Nick Moser made a motion to approve seasonal Beer and Liquor License for Walhalla Country Club, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion, seconded by David Zeis to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: COMPUTER EXPRESS, GEN/F-M_ ________________________1,767.99 STANLEY DICK, COMM____ 54.32 DAVID J. ZEIS, COMM______ 68.88 COUNTRY MEDIA, INC., COMM_ ________________________1,027.70 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., MISC__ __________________________ 86.49 SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD., EMG MGR____________________ 1,876.25 VANGUARD APPRAISALS, INC, TX DIR__________________ 5,000.00 WEST PAYMENT CENTER, STATE'S ATTY____________ 490.82 THE SIDWELL COMPANY, TX DIR_______________________ 60.00 MATTHEW-BENDER & CO. INC., GEN______________________ 82.10 SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE CLINIC, GEN_____________________ 280.00 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, CLERK__ _________________________ 145.00 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., CLERK_ __________________________ 22.49 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, CLERK__ __________________________ 41.57 LISA GELLNER, MISC______ 32.00 QUADIENT LEASING USA INC, MISC____________________ 977.10 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., GEN/E-911________ 5,113.05 VERIZON WIRELESS, GEN/F-M/ R&B/WEED______________ 153.61 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL, GEN/R&B____________ 110.42 LANGDON CITY, GEN/R&B_____ _________________________ 376.97 UNDERGROUND VAULTS & STORAGE, RECORDER____ 200.00 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., DISP__ __________________________ 43.49 AT&T MOBILITY, SHERIFF_______ _________________________ 610.76 ALLIED 100, SHERIFF_____ 112.00 STREICHER'S, SHERIFF_____ 39.96
techniques at their disposal for examining the eye and screening for eye disease. For example, when your optometrist or ophthalmologist looks at the back wall of your eye, they lower the lights in the room and use drops to dilate your eyes. This enhanced exam is more effective in detecting changes in or damage to those blood vessels which can be caused by high blood pressure or diabetes. As a result, eye doctors frequently refer patients to their primary care physicians in the early stages of these diseases. When diabetes is diagnosed, medical doctors and eye specialists work hand in hand monitoring patients for complications from the disease. One such complication, diabetic retinopathy, damages the blood vessels of the retina and is the most common cause of blindness in American adults. This too can be detected during a dilated eye exam. An eye specialist can also screen for glaucoma, a condition where fluid builds up in the eye causing increased pressure that can damage
the optic nerve. If left untreated, it can lead to blindness. Macular degeneration is another disease that your optometrist or ophthalmologist is trained to detect. This is an eye disorder associated with aging and results in damage to the central vision which at its worst can result in the permanent impairment of vision needed for reading and close-up sight. It takes a team of providers to monitor and maintain your health. When scheduling your annual exams, do not ignore your eyes, as they can be the “window” we need to see what is going on in the rest of your body. Jill Kruse, D.O. is part of The Prairie Doc® team of physicians and currently practices family medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. For free and easy access to the entire Prairie Doc® library, visit www.prairiedoc.org and follow Prairie Doc® on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show streaming most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.
OSFORD TOWNSHIP EQUALIZATION MEETING Rescheduled to Thursday, April 15 at 10 a.m. Osnabrock Fire Hall
NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX EQUALIZATION MEETING – CITY OF MILTON, ND – Tuesday, April 13 • 5:30 p.m. CHS Board Room • Milton, ND US FOODS, INC., SHERIFF__ 78.32 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, SHERIFF_ __________________________ 37.34 MID-CONTINENT CABLE CO., SHERIFF_________________ 102.24 GALLS, LLC, SHERIFF______ 36.45 CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC., SHERIFF_________________ 227.51 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, SHERIFF______________________1,461.62 STONE'S MOBILE RADIO, INC., SHERIFF_________________ 110.00 ND WORKFORCE SAFETY & INS., SHERIFF_________________ 250.00 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP., R&B_________________ 105.67 ERLING'S OIL, INC., R&B___ 97.25 RICHARD'S WELDING, INC., R&B____________________ 1,118.90 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, MAINT/F-M/R&B_______ 5,672.52 MUNICH ELEVATOR & OIL CO., R&B_____________________ 148.18 ALSEN FARMER'S ELEVATOR, R&B______________________ 32.98 BLUETARP CREDIT SERVICES, R&B_____________________ 446.11 NDTC, E-911______________ 128.03 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, EMG MGR_____________________ 345.00 PENGUIN COMMINUCATIONS, LLC, EMG MGR__________2,568.00 KAREN KEMPERT, EMG MGR____ __________________________ 65.41 KAREN KEMPERT, EMG MGR____ _________________________ 423.36 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, EMG MGR_________________ 59.18 VERIZON WIRELESS, EMG MGR_ __________________________ 47.59 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, E-911_____________________ 201.46 WARNE CHECMICAL & EQUIPMENT CO, WEED_________ 430.00 SPRAY ADVANTAGE, INC., WEED___________________ 1,405.93 RICHARD'S WELDING, INC., WEED___________________ 3,800.00 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, WEED_ _________________________ 183.77 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, WEED_ __________________________ 49.54 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, SS______ _________________________ 146.01 HOFFARTH STEAM CLEAN, SS__ _________________________ 849.00 KIM RUDE, SS_____________ 85.55 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, SS _________________________ 664.90 D&BMOTORS, SS_________ 158.98 CARL HOFFARTH, SS_____ 175.00 ADV ANCED BUSINESS METHODS, SS__________________ 248.73 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., SS_____ __________________________ 36.49 LANGDON CITY, SS_______ 110.82 ARAMARK, SS____________ 101.25
TERRI MACHART, NVHSZ__ 17.92 JENNIFER PUPPE, NVHSZ__ 34.22 AMBER JONES, NVHSZ____ 70.56 JEANETTE JOHNSON, NVHSZ___ __________________________ 36.23 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., SS/NVHSZ________ 155.85 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, NVHSZ_ _________________________ 558.41 AUSTIN FUNERAL HOME, NVHSZ_________________4,000.00 HISTORIC NORMAN FUNERAL HOME__________________ 1,900.00 MOUNTAIN PLAINS YOUTH SERVICES, NVHSZ_______ 2,970.00 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE CENTER, NVHSZ_______ 21,000.00 NORTHDALE OIL INC, NVHSZ__ __________________________ 30.01 BJORNSON OIL CO, NVHSZ_____ __________________________ 10.17 MICHELLE MANLEY, NVHSZ____ _________________________ 101.36 S&A, INC., NVHSZ_______ 1,015.00 COMFORT SUITES, NVHSZ______ __________________________ 86.40 SUSAN K. (FETSCH) CROCKETT, NVHSZ___________________ 50.89 KRYSTLE GIRE, NVHSZ____ 76.00 STANLEY DICK, NVHSZ____ 83.60 KAREN ANDERSON, NVHSZ____ __________________________ 40.48 DAVID J. ZEIS, NVHSZ_____ 50.00 LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ND, NVHSZ__________3,337.00 WALSH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT, NVHSZ____________ 270.08 ANN WEST, NVHSZ________ 50.00 AMY KRAM, NVHSZ_______ 50.00 VISA, NVHSZ______________ 65.39 VISA, NVHSZ _____________ 65.90 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, GEN/ R&B____________________ 2,884.77 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., MISC____________________ 750.00 CHOICE FINANCIAL GROUP, R&B___________________ 31,260.42 VERIZON WIRELESS, NVHSZ____ _________________________ 681.44 At 11:42 a.m., David Zeis made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Austin Lafrenz – Chairman Stanley Dick Nick Moser Greg Goodman – Vice Chairman David Zeis Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor A12 _______________________________
– THE CLASSIFIEDS –
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED – Full-time position open in our Lawton/Lankin stores. This position would include some shop work, deliveries, transfers, drive fertilizer truck and other various jobs around Lawton and Lankin. This position would include paid health insurance, 401K, paid vacation time and sick leave. Some experience in all areas preferred but will train. Please apply at Farmers Union Oil Co. in Langdon, Lawton or Lankin or call Joe at 701-370-2022. ___________________________J18Tf HELP WANTED – Grocery Store Cashier needed immediately. Munich Grocery Store, Munich, ND. Full and Part-Time openings. M-F Text 713-419-3819 or Email: munichgrocery@yahoo.com. _________________ M22,29,A5,12Pd
HELP WANTED – The Langdon Park Board is now taking applications for Lifeguards, plus one Head Lifeguard. Non-Certified Guard - Starting at $9.50/Hour; WSI Certified Guard - Starting at $10.50/Hour; Head Lifeguard will be required to have WSI Certification – starting at $15.00/ hour. All guards will also be eligible for a $500 summer-end bonus after compiling over 84 hours worked on Saturdays & Sundays. Applications can be picked up at City Hall at 324 8th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249. _______________________ A12,19Bt
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED – Langdon Area School District is looking for the following positions: two teaching positions open, 7-12 English a n d K - 1 2 C o u n s e l o r. S a l a r y $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, coaching is available. Send resume’, cover letter and supporting documents to: daren.christianson@k12.nd.us Any questions call Daren Christianson, 701-256-5291, 701-840-2948. The positions can accommodate the applicants' strengths. Full-time maintenance/janitorial at the high school, year-round, benefits available, compensation depending on experience, hours flexible. Part-time maintenance/janitorial at the elementary school, 5 hours a day, year-round. Benefits available. Hours flexible, compensation depending on experience. Part-time cook assistant at the elementary school, 6 hours a day while school is in session, benefits available, compensation depending on experience. Life insurance, long term disability and worker compensation provided. Health insurance prorated, 3% matching retirement, medical savings account, personal leave, and sick leave prorated. Compensation depending on experience. Drop off letter of application with supporting document at the high school office or email to daren.christianson@k12.nd.us Background check required. Please contact Daren Christianson 701-256-5291. ________________________ A5,12Bt
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS – The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District is taking tree orders for spring 2021 plantings. If you are interested in putting in Field Windbreaks, Farmstead Windbreaks, Feedlot Windbreaks, Wildlife planting or plantings to beautify your yard, contact our office. We have cost share programs you may qualify for. Stop by the office or call 701256-2484 ext. 3 if interested in doing a tree planting. Find us on Facebook at Cavalier County SCD. _____________________________Tf
FOR SALE
FOR SALE – CHAROLAIS (White and Red factor) BULLS and black ANGUS BULLS. Big growthy yearlings. Easy going dispositions. Calving ease genetics. Top pedigrees represented. Call for performance records. Board free with delivery possible. Fertility tested. Guaranteed breeders. STARR CHAROLAIS/ ANGUS. Bisbee, ND Call Larry @701-278-0330 or Julie @701-278-0621. ______________________ F15-A12Bt
Work with us!
CHS is hiring the following positions at Milton, Langdon Adams, Calvin: Seasonal Operations Specialist Seasonal Truck Drivers CDL Required Please apply online at chsinc.com
Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon has an opening for a:
MDS Coordinator
• Full-time position, Monday – Friday • Current and valid state nursing license • Experience in MDS Coordinator role preferred Contact Kayce at Maple Manor at 256-2987 or kayce.schlittenhard@mmcarecenter.com, and I will email you an employment application.
FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITIONS – SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE – Immediate help wanted. Plenty of overtime.
Stateside ABC Seamless is looking for immediate and permanent full time/ year round employees. Tools and transportation provided. Pay based on experience & paid vacation available. Contact Shawn at 701-330-9951.
Job Opportunity
Full-time Service Specialist/Agent T.R. Waind Insurance Agency is looking for a full-time, hardworking and dependable customer service specialist/agent. Must have good customer service skills and be motivated. Willing to train. Pay and benefits will depend on experience. Please send resumes to: P.O. Box 430, Langdon, ND 58249 or drop them off at the office. 701-256-2166 800-726-1896 waindins@utma.com
405 8th Ave. PO Box 430 Langdon
Help Wanted PART-TIME Registered Dental Hygienist A fabulous opportunity awaits for you at our Langdon office! 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! The position is currently for two 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: parkriverdental@gmail.com or Park River Dental, PO Box 662, Park River, ND 58270
Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon is seeking qualified candidates for:
*Sign on Bonus available* FT & PT RNs and LPNs Days and nights available.
FT & PT Certified Nursing Assistants All shifts available. Contact Maple Manor Care Center at 256-2987 or mmoffice@mmcarecenter.com and we will email you an employment application.
HELP WANTED PCMHA/Wedgewood Manor Flex Time Social Worker: BSW and ND SW licensure required Duties include but are not limited to overseeing Social Work Designee, assist with residents/patients admission, discharge, and care coordination. Approximately 12 hours per quarter.
Pembina County Memorial Hospital
Flex-time Hospital Receptionist Full/Part-time RN (Sign On Bonus: $4,000 Full-time/$2,000.00 Part-time) Full/Part-time LPN (Sign On Bonus: $2,000 Full-time/$1,000.00 Part-time) Flex-time RN Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for more information.
Wedgewood Manor
Full-time Assistant DON: Assist DON in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing daily operations of Nursing Services department. Current ND RN license and at least 2 years prior clinical nursing experience, management or supervisory responsibilities required. SIGN ON BONUS! Full/Part-time PM/Night LPN/RN *$10,000 for Full Time RN/LPN* Full/Part-time PM/Night CNAs *$1,500 for Full Time CNA ($750.00 Part Time)* *PM shift earns an additional $2.00/hour! *Night shift earns additional $3.00/hour! *$2,000 for Full Time Night CNA ($1,000.00 Part Time)* EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!
- Statewide Classifieds -
HELP WANTED CENEX AT WILTON ND is seeking a qualified General Manager. A multilocation energy cooperative with sales of $18 million. This financially sound cooperative is located near Bismarck ND. A background in energy, finance, communication, and personnel management is desired. Send resume to: Larry Fuller, 5213 Shoal Drive, Bismarck ND 58503, Email: larry.fuller@midco.net GENERAL LABORER POSITION: SRS Commodities-Falkirk is hiring a full-time, benefitted General Laborer. Go to www. srscommodities.com/employment or call 701-786-3402 for more information.
C O M M E R C I A L A P P L I C AT O R S . 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 TRUCK MECHANIC / AG MECHANIC. We are looking to add one truck and one ag mechanic to our team. Starting pay depending on experience. Full family health insurance, paid holidays, 50 hour work weeks. Call Patzer Truck Repair Harvey ND, 701-324-4442. Ask for Brad or Butch. IN CRYSTAL, ND. Has immediate openings for Truck Drivers, Product Delivery, and Yard Workers FULL and SEASONAL HELP NEEDED. CALL (701)-520-0825 or (701)-657-2222. LOOKING FOR THE most complete listing of ND Media? ND Media Guide. Only $25! Call 701-223-6397, ND Newspaper Association. SERVICES FOR HIRE LONG DISTANCE MOVING: WhiteGlove Service from America’s Top Movers. Fully insured and bonded. Let us take the stress out of your out of state move. FREE QUOTES! Call: 833-9830965 BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little
as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 877-482-4836.
grades, no lot to large or small. Fair grading, competitive prices. www.petskafur. net “antler routes.” 308-750-0700.
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Page 12 – Monday, April 12, 2021
By Rita Maisel
Easter Hallelujah One of the standards of old age is said to be walking into a room and trying to remember what it was you wanted from that room. However, while you are there you see other things of interest, and before you remember the original errand, you are on another thought tangent entirely. Last week’s column went to the printer without the third song I was trying to remember that also had part of its origin in the cotton fields of the American south. Since that song had no specific Easter connection, my mind put it aside until the final quotation from the Easter Sunday sermon happened to be the final verse of the hymn that had been on the edge of my mind. In the meantime, I heard a familiar tune with Easter words and set out to research that song never realizing there could be a connection between the two hymns. If you are at all familiar with Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”, even the first few notes of the introduction will have you singing or humming along. Cohen claimed it took him five years to write the original version which had something like 70 to 80 verses—too long for a record so mostly jotted down in one of the several poetry books he wrote. In 1984 he recorded a shorter version of his “Hallelujah” song based on his heritage in Montreal’s Jewish community where he had studied at a synagogue school which leaned heavily into Old Testament stories and theology. As a teenager he became part of a group known as the Buckskin Boys, who sang country western songs in cof-
fee houses and bars. His goal was to be a poet and musician, so he went on to Montreal’s McGill University for college. One story says he went there to learn English since Montreal is a French-speaking city but apparently spent his time studying English and Canadian poets and in the process, learned his future craft. One of the Canadian poets who influenced Cohen was Col. John McCrae from Guelph, Ontario, a young man who had served as a physician in World War I and was at a disastrous battle in Belgium in 1915 when a close friend died. McCrae wrote a poem which he read at the battlefield funeral. Without copy machines he made handwritten copies for friends on available scraps of paper resulting in slightly different versions. The poem, titled “In Flanders Field”, is now considered one of the national treasures of both Belgium and Canada and is read in many countries on Memorial and Remembrance Days. The person you may hear reading this poem is often Leonard Cohen whose deep growly voice seemed to perfectly match the words. Cohen never had a chance to meet McCrae in person because the military doctor died of pneumonia in 1918 during the pandemic of that generation. Now, back to “Hallelujah” with a Christmas version sung by Bryan Hanson for a Northern Lights production a few years ago with Lisa Schuler at the piano. Poppler’s was happy to send a copy of the sheet music which the pastor wanted to use at Christmas, but the music was too difficult for me. When practicing, the singers listened over and over to youtube versions of the song. Lisa shared another piano version of the music, and I am not sure any of the people involved caught the name of Jeff Buckley at the bottom of those sheets. It took a
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few years to realize that what some called strange lyrics in the Christmas version (the fourth, the fifth, the minor fall, the major lift) may well have been part of the piano stylings of Buckley who may have helped score the music. Fortunately, Judy Kram and Bob Tapson accompanied the singers at our church when the song was performed. Despairing of ever mastering more than a rough version of the Hallelujahs, I passed the music packet on to a young and coming musician who may have forgotten she even has it. However, a fondness for the music remains. Following graduation from McGill, Cohen went on to Columbia in New York and soon was part of a folk music/protest/long-haired group in “the village”. Many of the original members became famous and some infamous over the years with both genders exhibiting an aversion to barber shops. They wrote songs of protest, songs adapted from other lands, made records, became homeless, and some are still around today. Other names readers may recognize included Peter, Paul, and Mary; the New Christy Minstrels; Bob Dylan; Joni Mitchell; the McGarrigle Sisters; the Wainwrights; Buffy St. Marie; Woody Guthrie; Judy Collins; Janis Joplin; Simon and Garfunkel; and many others. Songs they wrote or recorded were and still are on radio and television for many occasions. In 1984, a young teenager from Prince Edward Island named Kelley Mooney heard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” when she was making one of her first records, and the melody stayed with her as she wrote love songs for her own recording career and the careers of others. Mooney is of Irish heritage and, to the best of my knowledge, not related to the Mooney family who lived at Langdon in the early years. Through
Canadian and American recording companies she “covered” some of the songs of other artists and in 2011 wrote the words to “Easter Hallelujah” recording it with the Jeff Buckley piano additions and we suspect permission from Leonard Cohen. Her version uses New Testament words and is particularly meaningful at this time of year. There are other versions on the internet, but the loveliest in my opinion is one done by two sisters from Ontario who give credit to Cohen, Mooney, and Buckley for their work. Their version is on youtube. The story would have been most appropriate for the third Easter music song, but I had not heard the Easter version when writing that column. Regular listeners to Randy Bachmann’s Vinyl Tap will be familiar with all the artists mentioned who have Canadian roots, so when any of them earn special honors, Bachmann does a program about their work along with stories of their lives. As a result, there was more than one program about Leonard Cohen and others from the folk singer era before his death in 2016. As it happened, Cohen died on November 10 of that year, and anyone tuning in to the CBC was greeted with hourly renditions of him reading “In Flanders Field” for Remembrance Day on November 11 of that year. The reading had been pre-arranged for the holiday. The network had not planned that the death of Cohen would be the leading headline on that date. The third song, with a history of being sung in the cotton fields of the south, was “Amazing Grace”, and since it is sung in churches of all denominations today, most may think that has always been the case. The familiar hymn was written by John Newton, an English sailor, after a very frightening storm at sea
on March 9, 1748. Newton had a troubled early life and went to sea as a very young boy after the death of his mother. He was rebellious and often fired from ships on which he worked, only to be hired by another captain who needed a sailor for the lucrative slave trade. At one point, imprisoned in the hold of a ship, he read Thomas a Kempis’ book “Imitation of Christ” which reminded him of the teachings of his mother. When facing death in the storm of 1748 on a journey from Africa to Scotland, he felt a miracle happened in his life. He became a Christian and later a pastor. Leaving the slave trade behind, he began writing hymns for his congregation, and one that was written was titled “Faith’s Review and Expectation”. That title was not very catchy, and the song did not appear in many hymnals for over 200 years! However, missionaries working with Native Americans learned this song from the people they were meeting on mission fields who in turn had heard the song sung by slaves before the U.S. government had relocated their tribes to distant reservations. Slaves in the south sang the song to a tune that seemed to fit the words as they toiled in the fields. That tune is today called “American Traditional”. With the boom of folk singing in the 1960s and 1970s, a song with that background was perfect as an American folk song. In fact, so perfect that a girl named Judy Collins living in “the village” in New York recorded it. Her song shot up to the top of both sacred and pop songs. Musicians searched old hymnals, traced the song’s origin, and quickly added it to their hymnals. Today it is the worldwide favorite we know as “Amazing Grace” sung in many languages and perfect for many occasions.
Prairie Fare: Try a salad buffet
“We are having main-dish salads for dinner,” I said. “It will be good.” “I am going to eat my leftovers,” my older daughter announced. “Did Mom make something healthy?” my husband asked. I usually make healthful food, I thought to myself. “I want to eat my leftovers,” my daughter continued. “Your food will be fine if you eat it
tomorrow,” I said. “Trust me on this one.” I almost said “end of discussion” but I think they figured that out. I was sauteeing chicken strips and I had plates, mixed greens, thinly sliced apples, croutons, shredded cheese and various salad dressings lined up on the counter. Homemade focaccia bread with dried herbs sprinkled on top was almost ready to come out of the oven. I thought our kitchen had an inviting aroma. My daughter wasn’t sold on salad as a main course, but she relented. “I’m getting more salad,” my husband added. “The chicken was really good,” my daughter noted. That’s a start, anyway. Many of us shortchange ourselves on vegetables and fruits. Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthful diet. They provide fiber, vitamins A and C, and minerals such as potassium to maintain health. They also provide a variety of “phytochemicals” (natural plant chemicals) linked with health benefits. Eating enough fruits and vegetables may help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, Type II diabetes and cancer. Aim to have a variety of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Different colors of fruits and vegetables provide different nutrients. When possible, consume unpeeled fruits or vegetables (such as apples) to maximize the health benefits. Most of us need 4 or 5 cups of fruits and vegetables to meet our daily recommendation. As we see colorful grass and flowering plants burst into bloom later this spring, take a cue from nature. Try to eat a wide range of colorful fruits and vegetables. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple vegetables have various health benefits. Anthocyanins, found in many red, blue and purple fruits and vegetables, are powerful antioxidants that may reduce our risk for some chronic diseases. Lycopene, the red pigment in tomatoes and watermelon, is linked to a reduced risk for certain types of cancer. Dark green and orange vegetables provide a variety of phytochemicals that our bodies need to keep us healthy. They provide carotenoids that our bodies use to keep our eyes, skin and mucous membranes healthy. Instead of a recipe, here are some ideas to create a salad buffet of your own. It can be simple, like my example, or as elaborate as you would like. Check out our “garden to table” publications at https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/food/food-preparation to learn how to grow many vegetables and fruits. Later this summer, you could have a home-grown salad buffet.
A Recipe for a Salad Buffet Rinse and prepare a variety of leafy green vegetables. Allow 1 cup of leafy green vegetables per serving to serve as the base of the salad. Examples include chopped fresh cabbage, kale, romaine lettuce, spinach or spring mix. Rinse and prepare a variety of vegetables. For each serving, allow 1/2 cup of vegetables for texture, flavor and nutrition. Try some fresh or roasted chopped broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, radish, tomatoes or beets to add flavor and color. Try this tip: Enhance the flavor by roasting vegetables in a 400 F oven with olive oil and desired seasonings before adding them to your salad. Add one or more fruits to your buffet. For each serving, allow 1/2 cup of fruit to add fiber, additional nutrients and a touch of sweetness. Add some chopped fresh apple, fresh blueberries, grapes, mango or orange slices. Make grain foods available, if desired. For each serving, allow 1/2 cup of cooked and cooled grain of choice to balance the flavor. Consider cooked pearled barley, brown rice, couscous or quinoa for a change of pace. Tip: Add quinoa to your salad creation to increase fiber and protein content for an extra-satisfying salad. Prepare some protein-rich foods. Allow 1/2 cup of protein per serving. Try adding slices of leftover grilled chicken or steak, roasted ham, cooked eggs, black beans or other canned or cooked beans, tuna or lentils. Try this tip: Use lean meats and trim away extra fat for optimal nutrition. Be sure to cook meat to a safe internal cooking temperature. Choose one or more toppings. Toppings enhance flavor, interest and nutrition in your salad creation. Add about 1 tablespoon of each desired topping per serving. Examples include crumbled blue cheese, plain croutons, dried cranberries, nuts such as sliced or slivered almonds or chopped walnuts, roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Provide salad dressings, either homemade or commercial. For each serving, allow 1 to 2 tablespoons (or to taste) of your dressing of choice per plate. Salad dressings add flavor to your salad and help with nutrient absorption, so don’t be afraid to expand your horizons and try something new. Tip: Pre-made salad dressings tend to contain excess sodium. Try making your own salad dressing to avoid excess sodium while adding a personalized flavor. (Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences. Follow her on Twitter @jgardenrobinson)