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Catch up with the latest from the Cavalier County Commissioners on Page 3. Turn to Page 5 to read Leon Hiltner's Veterans Service update. Janne Myrdal's Legistlative update can be found on Page 11.
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lines, now we are allowed to the past spring has been tough Part of the challenge of the do face-to-face programming as the mentoring ability has zoom meeting was choregraphso we are doing the Cavalier been greatly decreased. While ing the filming. Chirumamilla Summer is the time of fairs County Achievement Day. This still able to talk to the members explained that during the meetand projects for kids involved in is following the CDC and NDSU and provide the same message, ings she would need to adjust 4-H. This year, the experience of guidelines on how many people the ability to provide a personal the video feed frequently to 4-H has been completely differ- can be in a room, cleaning, and face-to-face program limits the allow the kids to see what she ent as the members participate also maintaining the social dis- networking and socialization was doing. The other part was maintaining the interest in the in online meetings and virtual tancing. We are doing all these that is a major part of 4-H. “It's tough. We can still talk to 4-H program. competitions. Cavalier County things to achieve conducting “Definitly, they are losing Extension Agent Anitha Chi- the achievement day so the them on zoom. It's not personinterest, and rumamilla exit's not just beplains that this cause we have year has been a gone virtual. whole new chalIt's the preslenge in adapsure they are tion. encounter ing “Since the from all sides pandemic startwith everything ed, we had chalgoing online. lenges on how They are kind to conduct the of zoned out program. For on everything. I awhile we didn't think this is why do any meetthey are trying ings cause that to cut down as was the instrucmuch online action that came tivities as they from our extencan,” Chirumasion leadership,” milla said. Chirumamilla While the explained. Cavalier County Once the de- Pictured here is one of the Cavalier County 4-H judges judging a project by one of the Cavalier 4-H program cision was made County 4-H members. Photo submitted by Anitha Chirumamilla. did lose some to switch to virmembers as a tual meetings, kids are happy and get a chance to-person which is a little differresult of the move to virtual, ChiChirumamilla had to adapt the program and activities to be to show off their projects,” said ent, but the message is still the rumamilla said that the majority same. have continued to participate in done online. Even when atten- Chirumamilla. The Cavalier County 4-H Yes, it would have been differsome way. This is good news for dance for the meetings was low, Acheivement Day is being held ent if it could have been done the program to have that interthe monthly meetings gave members the chance to partici- on July 15 and gives the 4-H in person. There is still room for est still be there. Activities may members the ability to show- learning, but the message of be limited during the summer pate in 4-H. “Fortunately, since we have case their year-long work on NDSU Extension stays consis- to begin with, but participation moved to the Phase 2 guide- their projects. For Chirumamilla, tent,” Chirumamilla shared. cont. on page 2
By Melissa Anderson Republican Editor
CARES Act funding helps carry hospitals through pandemic tion at a more urban hospital hospital’s doors open for the would take a two to three-hour past few months. drive for McKenzie County resiNorth Dakota received $1.25 dents, which Kelly said could be billion from the CARES Act to Across the country, images of overcrowded emergency the difference in life or death in use throughout the pandemic, according to the state’s Office of rooms and reports of hospitals cases of emergency. Amid the coronavirus pan- Management and Budget. The lacking resources to treat COVID-19 patients can be seen in demic, rural hospitals across the funding can be used to help urban areas that continue to country are seeing a sharp de- public safety, public health, health care, husee virus surges. man services But for the and other simiMcKenzie lar businesses. County HealthTim Blasl, care Systems president of the hospital in WatNorth Dakota ford City, the Hospital Assoopposite is true: ciation, said the emergency concern now is room volumes where funding and elective will come from operations are if the pandemic down. CEO Dan persists. He said Kelly said since many hospitals the pandemic are not considbegan, the hosered “hotbeds" pital has lost but are still around $4 milThe surgical staff at McKenzie County Hospital in Watford treating virus lion in revenue. City pose with their PPE, including masks. patients, and “My real worthey are seeing ry is that if this continues to be the case where crease in patients, and outpa- little of the federal money. “I have big financial concerns the public are not coming back tient appointments and elective to the clinic or the public are not procedures make up as much as for hospitals in this state,” Blasl choosing to have surgery, and 80% of revenue, the Los Ange- said. “No hospitals have closed, but the longer this goes on, you should this trend of reduced les Times reported in May. Though rural areas were not know, those issues are going to revenue continue, … it will create a problem for facilities such hit as hard by the virus, hospi- be talked about.” tals still had to purchase extra CARES money has also as mine,” Kelly said. Rural areas like McKenzie personal protective equipment gone to assisted care facilities County have long sustained and pay for additional clean- throughout the state to help their hospitals through grant ing staff, creating increased with similar loss in revenue. money, Kelly said, working expenses amid decreasing rev- Shelly Peterson, president of against consistent operating enue. Kelly said funding from cont. on page 2 losses. Seeking medical atten- the federal CARES Act kept the By SYDNEY HOOVER ND Newspaper Association
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Local COVID-19 testing event held Cavalier County Health District held a mass testing event offering free COVID testing on Monday, July 6 for individuals age 12 and up. A total of 295 tests were performed. This event was made possible with the assistance of the North Dakota National Guard, Cavalier County Sheriff Department,
lier County Commissioner, and the Langdon Street Department. Langdon Chamber of Commerce and Maple Manor Care Center provided shade tents for the event. The Bread Pan Bakery graciously donated donuts to those working the event. As we continue to see more
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4-H program ___________________________________________________continued from Page 1 is still occurring within some of decision. Katie Henry, who will be stepthe activities. “Every day you make deci- ping in to oversee the 4-H pro“I don't think we are at the sions, such as what you are go- gram had this to say, "The 4-H level of conducting face-to-face ing to eat, what you are going program is such a great proLangdon City Commission meetings just because the aver- to wear, or what to buy. This gram. It teaches 4-H members Monday, July 13, 6:00 p.m. age age group is younger. We practice of making decisions many life skills and gives them will continue on, and it will be by matching your knowledge, an encouraging, safe environMunich School District a challenge since we don't have skills and abilities against those ment to do so. It's not just a monthly meetings,” Chiruma- of others will help kids learn to means for youth to learn and Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 a.m. milla shared. rank items based on standards grow, it's also a means to deOne program that is able to and quality,” Chirumamilla said. velop relationships with carLangdon Park Board be conducted quite effectively As the fall is only a few ing adults, youth, and comover virtual competition is the months away the decision on munity. There are a variety of Monday, July 20, 4:30 p.m. Consumer Decision Making. how 4-H will operate is still up interests that can be explored This particular activity teaches in the air. Chirumammilla ex- in the 4-H program, so there is Langdon Area School District kids how to make decisions plained that the decision is up a possibility for all youth to be based on information that they to the extension leadership, involved. It is not just for farm Monday, July 20, 7:00 p.m. have learned and studied along but she would like to see the kids or those interested in aniwith facts that they have col- face-to-face meetings return to mals, crafts, or foods. There are Cavalier County Commission lected. They then must be able bring normalcy back to the kids also things like communication to defend their decisions. lives. arts that includes public speakTuesday, July 21, 8:30 a.m. “It's not just a money matter “We will still continue doing ing opportunities, archery, and but also how you make your de- the program, whether it's vir- service learning opportunities tual or face-to-face. We will try that benefit the community. This information provided as a public service by cision,” Chirumamilla said. The activity begins with a few to come up with creative pro- I encourage all youth to look the Cavalier County Republican. different scenarios being pro- grams,” Chirumamilla assured. into joining 4-H here in Cavavided and then having the kids One key to making the pro- lier County, and hope to see our CARES Act ________________________continued from Page 1 determine the best five out- gram work is having club lead- numbers grow in the next few the North Dakota Long Term Riewer said the facilities have comes for those scenarios. This ers. She stressed that there is a years." Care Association, said that the lost additional revenue due to mimicking of real-life situations shortage and that volunteers For more information on the state’s care facilities lead the future residents choosing not develops the kids' ability to crit- and parents need to be more 4-H program, please contact country in staffing numbers, to move into the facilities as ically think about their choices active in making the 4-H pro- the Cavalier County Extension and they have maintained that originally scheduled, as long- and make the best educated gram happen. Service at 256-2560. thanks to CARES funding. term care facilities continue to At Eventide Senior Living be hotspots for the virus across Communities, which has loca- the country. tions throughout eastern North While it’s unclear what fundDakota, the funding has helped ing will look like as the pandemin purchasing PPE, providing ic persists, Riewer said he hopes additional pay to staff working additional money will continue directly with residents who test- going toward healthcare facilied positive for the virus, and in ties, especially those impacting some instances, paying for ho- vulnerable populations such as tel rooms for staff who have at- seniors. risk family members and worry “While this has been expenabout bringing the virus home sive for all of us, I would just to them. continue to make a case that I “We had to do something to think we know now we need to show appreciation to our staff,” continue to invest in these very said Eventide CEO Jon Riew- important services,” Riewer said. er. “And, you know, it hardly “As expensive as it is, we know scratches the surface of what that the right place to spend that means to have committed it right now as we continue to Paramotoring sighting staff members show up not re- work through this pandemic is John Wenzel, of Kansas City, Mo., the son of ally knowing what they’re walk- on the frontlines of our senior Warren and Iva Wenzel of Langdon, was out ing into every day.” living and in care centers.” paramotoring, a type of parasailing, this past weekend. John and his son took lessons last fall in Florida, and he says, “It’s the easiest way to go. When you’re done, you throw your parachute and motor in the back of the pick-up and away you go!” John took off from the Langdon Airport and headed East towards the family farm on one of his trips this weekend. Photos by Larry Stokke.
Local COVID testing _______________continued from Page 1 tant to practice social distanc- Conduct business by mail, teleing, wear masks in public, wash phone or virtually whenever your hands and avoid touching possible. It is especially imporyour eyes, nose or mouth. Limit tant to stay home when you are your social contacts to a small sick. and consistent group of people.
Community Calendar
July
Langdon’s Rendezvous Region Farmers Markets will start on July 23 at St. Alphonsus Park Selling from 4 – 6 p.m.
11 – Tour de Rendezvous Region Bike Race 13 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake 14 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 15 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 16 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 17 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 18 – Drayton Riverfest Grand Parade, 11 a.m., Want to enter? Call 701+-454-FISH 20 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks or Devils Lake 21-23 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - No out of town service 21 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 23 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 23 – Farmers Markets begin, 4-6 p.m., St. Alphonsus Park 24 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 27 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks or Devils Lake 28 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 29 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 30 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 31 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks
August 2 – Fjalla Lutheran Church Sservice has been cancelled due to COVID-19
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Cavalier County Commissioners already planning for budgets
Stay safe while grilling with these tips Grilling during beautiful summer days is a great tradition that comes with responsibility. Grilling can be both a safety concern and fire hazard. July is the peak month for grill fires. Roughly half of the injuries associated with grilling are thermal burns. When care is taken, safe grilling can be a great way to celebrate the warm days of summer, but it’s important to take a moment to ensure your safety. Both propane and charcoal barbecue grills are meant to only be used outdoors. They should be placed away from your home, deck railings, away from eaves, and overhanging branches. Never leave grills or any fire unattended. Make sure to take time after using your grill to clean the grease and fat that
build up in the trays below the grill. Keep your children and pets at least 3 feet away from the grill area. If using a charcoal grill, keep the charcoal fluid away from heat sources. When you are finished grilling, dispose of the coals into a metal container after they have completely cooled. Do not pour the coals onto the ground, as it only takes one small spark to start a wildland fire. If using a propane grill and the flame goes out, turn the grill and gas off. Then, wait at least 5 minutes before attempting to re-light it. Enjoy cooking on a grill, but remember all of the precautions that you need to take to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
Gov. Doug Burgum announced all renewals for vehicle registration and driver licenses, which expired March 1 or later, have been extended until August 31. This new executive order takes the place of Executive Order 202007 which waived expiration dates for vehicle registration and driver licenses during the state of emergency. Due to CDC guidelines on social distancing, these services are available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, visit our website at dot.nd.gov or call 1-855633-6835. “We have limited space available in our facilities and scheduling appointments is the safest, most effective way we can serve our customers and reduce wait times,” said Robin Rehborg, NDDOT Deputy Director for Driver Safety. “Safety remains our top priority. We appreciate your patience as we work through our backlog and continue to meet customer demand.” At this time, NDDOT is focused on serving customers with driver’s license and motor vehicle tabs that expired March 1 - August 31, 2020 and will continue to schedule appointments based on immediate need. Currently there are 20,650 driver license renewals and 48,000 Motor Vehicle registrations that ex-
pired during the COVID emergency. Local Motor Vehicle Branch offices are offering a variety of services. Please call the local Motor Vehicle office for service information and to schedule an appointment. Over the last six weeks, the NDDOT completed 127,567 motor vehicle transactions and 13,875 driver tests, license renewals, and duplicate licenses. During this time, NDDOT received 79,563 calls and 14,171 emails requesting appointments. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration also has extended the REAL ID deadline to October 2021. Only customers renewing a North Dakota driver license at this time will be able to obtain a REAL ID during their scheduled appointment. In addition to appointments, many driver license services such as change of address, renewals, replacements and more are available online. Motor vehicle services such as license plates and titling can also be done by mailing in paperwork. Vehicle renewals can be done online, at a self-service kiosk, drop box or by mail. Please continue to watch the NDDOT website for the most upto-date information at www.dot. nd.gov.
The Commission held a virtual conference with Jeff Schneider from T.R. Waind Insurance to discuss the coverage of countyowned buildings. Schneider explained that some buildings were under insured while others were over insured. The discussion with Schneider lead to the decision to increase coverage on those buildings under insured and keep the buildings that are over insured where they are at. The commissioners discussed the increase in salary request for dispatch put forward by Cavalier County Sheriff Greg Fetsch. Fetsch explained that with the increased workload already occurring, there would be even more traffic expected in the coming months. The Commission discussed the increase for the remainder of the year. The dispatch would receive a $2 raise per hour amounting to $15,000. Should Towner County discontinue the contract services, the raise would be discontinued in 2021. The commissioners, along with Fetsch and Cavalier County Emergency Manager Karen Kempert, discussed upcoming negotiations with Towner County for 911 services. Kempert explained that the increase in pay as well as an increase in the reimbursement from Towner County is the result of logistics reports showing a doubling in traffic. Kempert stated that she would ask Towner County for an increase of $50,000. The current contract is only three months in with review coming up at the end of October. As budget time approaches for counties, the decision to put in the requested increase to Towner County for continued 911 services is near. The Commission met with
Cavalier County Tax Director Steph Bata. Bata explained that with the Vanguard Assessment completed in 2017, the recommended reassessment every three to six years should be completed. The commissioners were in support of this to prevent the county tax rolls from falling behind to the extent that they were during the 2017 assessment. Bata presented her plan for assessment which the Commission agreed was laid out well. The Commission heard a HR proposal from Premier HR Consulting. The company already provides some insurance benefits for the county and is expanding its services to HR for small governments and business that need HR on a contractual level. The proposal was reviewed by the commissioners, and Premier HR Consulting met the criteria of what the county felt was most needed in HR including compensation analysis, HR services, and the training for county employees. The proposal used blocks of hours with set rates that did not include, travel, lodging, etc. The commissioners tabled the proposal for review until the next meeting. The final discussion before adjournment was related to COVID-19 and the continued closure of the Cavalier County Courthouse. The commissioners, after discussion with public health, agreed to continue to maintain the closure to the public until the courthouse receives the acrylic barriers. In Other Business • Bids were opened for the Sarles pick-up. D&B Motors submitted five total bids including two with bid assist. Christie Mo-
tors also put in bids for vehicles. The Commission tabled the topic until the next meeting to allow the commissioners to view the vehicles in person as well as the roadman that would be driving it. • Cavalier County Auditor Lisa Gellner presented the Veterans Service Officer help wanted ad. The commissioners discussed how the hiring process would be handled and who would be present for the interviewing. • Kempert informed the Commission that the county was not entirely redundant as they should be. This has resulted in the county needing to spend another $27,000 to dig another fiber feed for the necessary redundancy. The budget for the radio project will need to increase for the radio/911 project to cover the cost. Kempert stressed the importance of this to ensure that the public safety grade is met. The commissioners approved the additional expense to the project. • Gellner informed the Commission that the indirect cost payment had been received. Pembina County had outstanding bills for vehicle insurance which the commissioners discussed. Commissioner Stanley Dick explained that the county has no real recourse in getting Pembina County to pay the bill. Cavalier County will be withholding the amount needed to pay the insurance bill that Cavalier County covered for Pembina County vehicles insurance. • Cavalier County Treasurer Cindy Stremick requested approval for the training of herself and the department for motor vehicle services, which was approved.
Executive order extends vehicle registration and driver license renewals until August 31
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CLEAN UP WEEK
— JULY 20 – JULY 25 —
For Residents within the City Limits of Langdon ONLY! Sorry, No Contractors. Clean-up days in the City of Langdon for 2020 will remain similiar to last year. You will be asked to bring your items, free of charge, to the Langdon Transfer Station during regular hours the week of July 20 - July 25 ONLY!
Hours are as follows: Monday and Friday: 1–4:30 p.m. Wednesday: 1-8 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Not open Tuesday or Thursday.
OUTDOOR FURNITURE SALE July 13-17
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WASTES THAT WILL BE ACCEPTED FREE OF CHARGE: Some examples are: Larger items that cannot be picked up with your regular trash: • White Goods – Washers, Dryers, Furnaces, Hot Water Heaters, Microwaves, Barbeque Grills, Furniture, Carpet and Padding, Box Springs, Mattresses, Miscellaneous Items, etc. • Wood, Metals, Trees or Tree Branches – in smaller quantities
There will be a limit of one pickup load per household; anything more will be charged regular rates. Due to the expense of disposing of some of these wastes, there will be a disposal fee for the following items: • Appliances with Freon – Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers • E-Waste – Computers, TVs, All Electronics, Flourescent Bulbs (not broken), Tires, Oil Filters and Light Ballasts
No Hazardous Wastes such as Chemicals or Pesticides
Due to COVID-19, for your safety as well as for our employees, the city asks that you follow all guidelines that have been implemented by the State. STAY SAFE! The Langdon Sanitation Department appreciates your cooperation! For any questions or for more information, call the Sanitation Department at 256-2115.
Opinion
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Upside Down Under By Marvin Baker
More culture than you think… There is a large segment of the North Dakota population that is German from Russia. My maternal grandmother was a German from Russia and left Odessa when she was a young woman. The Germans from Russia get a lot of publicity in this state as do the Sons of Norway. But, there is a lot more culture in North Dakota than you realize, and when you add in Native American culture, you best get a pen and piece of paper and make a list. There are numerous small segments of the population that cling on to their European heritage, even to this day. As an example, the community of Mountain in Pembina County is a mecca of Icelandic heritage. The population is less than 200, but it is a significant link to the old country as countless people from Mountain over the years have traveled to Iceland and Icelanders, including prime ministers, have come to Mountain. Most of us don’t think about this and many more of us are unaware that there is a strong Ukrainian presence in North Dakota in the southwest. In 1996, Ukrainians in North Dakota celebrated 100 years since they first arrived from Ukraine. There is enough heritage that the Ukrainian Cultural Institute, located in Dickinson, was organized in 1980. Its organization was prompted by a desire to preserve the Ukrainian culture in North Dakota. President of Dickinson State University, Dr. Albert A. Watrel, participated with the Ukrainian community in developing the guidelines needed to meet the aims of the proposed organiza-
tion. On May 30, 1980, the Ukrainian community and Dickinson State University signed an agreement which read: “Memorandum of Agreement between the Ukrainian Community and Dickinson State University for the purpose of establishing a Ukrainian Cultural Institute which is dedicated for the furthering of education through the preserving, promoting, and displaying of the Ukrainian Culture.” As UCI grew, a building was purchased on Villard Street in Dickinson to house the Institute’s administrative office, gift shop and the Marie Halyn Bloch Library. A large kitchen serves well for the production of pyrohy, made available to the general public through local grocery stores and by direct purchase at the UCI. Pyrohy is the Ukrainian word for a Polish food we call pierogie. The building also offers space for Lenten lunches, UCI’s board meetings, choir practices, and other events throughout the year. Also in the 1980s, with assistance from DSU history professors, Dr. Michael Soper and Dr. Russell Veeder, UCI was awarded a grant to interview Ukrainian immigrants. The text was transcribed and recorded on CDs. These recordings became a resource for Ken Howie’s film “Hardship to Freedom” (2014) and Agnes Palanuk’s book “North Dakota’s Ukrainians: In Their Voices.” Both the film and book are available through the Ukrainian Cultural Institute. Now, if there was a Ukrainian festival even remotely similar to the Norsk Hostfest, more of North Dakota could learn about our state’s Ukrainian heritage. In case you didn’t know, there’s also some Greek heritage in the state. Outside of a Greek restaurant in Fargo, most of us wouldn’t think about Greek background. However, there’s a Greek Orthodox church
in Minot. This Eastern Orthodox Christian church calls attention to the historic ethnic and cultural diversity of Minot. St. Peter’s has a Mediterranean quality with monolithic stuccoed exterior, small round-arched windows, and shallow domes atop the corner towers. The recessed entrance in the gable front is flanked by pairs of Doric columns. The building was rehabilitated following the 2011 flood. There was also Denice Manson, who was my apartment neighbor when I first moved to Langdon. Denice told me when she was a young girl, her family fled Greece, and while staying in a hotel on their way, she remembered seeing Adoph Hitler and his men walk across the street below. Let’s not forget British heritage. Nobody likes to admit it, but many of our ancestors were British, and we still carry that heritage. Either they came directly from England, were transplanted from Canada, or were married to Britons. I think you’ll find some people who like their pickled onions and afternoon high tea and biscuits. Dutch, Swedish, Swiss, Lebonese, Australian, South African, Danish, Spanish, Portuguese and perhaps others are also represented in North Dakota as well as Sioux, Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Chippewa, Cree, Assiniboine and Metis.
Dear Editor: Legislature’s Actions are Sometimes Very Baffling. Sometimes I have a hard time understanding why our legislators vote the way they do. In the last session, the House voted to overturn North Dakota’s support for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). It simply states that “Equality of Rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” North Dakotans believed in the ERA in 1975 when our legislature ratified it. So, what has changed? A little history: President Nixon supported the ERA; both the US House and Senate overwhelmingly passed it in a bipartisan fashion in 1972. In order for the ERA to become an amendment to our Constitution, three fourths of the states needed to ratify it. North Dakota, along with thirty-four other states did, but three more states were needed in the designated time frame so it did not become an official amendment. What I find hard to believe is that the North Dakota House is bringing it up now. They passed HCR 3027 (not a bill, but a resolution) sponsored by Rep. Monson and Rep. Damschen from District 10. It sought to reverse North Dakota’s support of the ERA. Besides being a waste of time because a resolution does not have the “teeth” of law, the message is terrible. Most people I know agree that there should be no discrimination guaranteeing women and men equal rights. Why would people not want the Constitution to lay the foundation of what is valued and guaranteed for all Americans – equal rights? Why take a vote now to overturn a North Dakota decision made in 1975?
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Melissa’s Musings By Melissa Anderson A piece of work Every once in a while without even trying, I come across a real piece of work. The fact that many times it smacks you dead in the face and demands to be noticed and considered means details are usually missed. Many of these pieces of work are crafted by hand. Folk art, such as rosemaling designs from Norway or the intricate knots used in Celtic art, are famous and eye-catching. My childhood was filled with Norwegian tradition juxtaposed against Celtic folklore and art. These pieces of work are part of my identity, and when I find pieces such as Celtic knot jewelry or Norwegian food items like krumkake (no lutefisk for me - the memory of the smell stills haunts me). The food of Norway
and the art are as familiar to me as the Celtic stories and intricate designs. I know I am not the only one who can recall interesting finds such as a beautiful rosemaling design on an oil can. Still wish I would have picked up that piece just for the uniqueness of it. Many older generations can share stories of their parents actually practicing these truly inspiring examples of heritage. It brings me joy to view these pieces of work to see how that artist crafted it - to find the details, the story. After all, it takes work to make krumkaka and lefse. It takes work to study and examine the knots made famous by the Celts. These crafters spent time making something, and the person who made a rosemaling design on an old oil can had to be a real piece of work themselves.
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Listening to the debate on the floors of the ND House and Senate, I have come to the conclusion that North Dakota House Republicans largely fear side issues, cultural changes, and some groups that strongly support the ERA. Let’s not succumb to side issues. Let’s stick to the principle of equal rights regardless of sex. The side issues and cultural changes need to be taken separately because they are not part of the ERA. In my opinion, these issues need to be measured against the standard of equal justice regardless of sex. If they don’t stand up to that standard, away with the idea. If the side issues meet the standard of equal justice regardless of sex, a debate should be had. Don’t throw away the principle. The principle is the same in 2020 as it was in 1975. The flashpoint tests may vary, but the principle does not. Several laws have been passed to address inequalities, that is true. Public sentiment is on the side of equal rights and has precipitated a lot of good legislation. The amendment that underpins the laws rightly belongs in the Constitution. I am disappointed that our District 10 Representatives sponsored the resolution, and our District 10 Senator rose to speak twice to abolish North Dakota’s support for the ERA. However, the resolution failed in the North Dakota Senate. The message sent by this resolution is poor. We can do better. Loretta Monson, Edinburg Dear Editor: Thank you for the opportunity to correct the errors and answer the questions contained in Loretta Monson’s letter to the editor in this same issue of the CCR. Ms. Monson says the House voted to overturn ND’s support for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Incorrect. The proposed Resolution stated that ND’s 44th Legislative Assembly’s ERA ratification Resolution, #4007, became invalid when the proposed amendment failed to produce support for ratification from the required number of states in the allotted time. The ratification of the ERA was never voted on by the people of ND so we don’t know how many of our citizens supported it. A little more history: Congress set a seven year deadline for ratification of the ERA. When it failed to be ratified in seven years, the 94th Congress and President Carter extended the deadline to June 30, 1982, using questionable, highly contested procedures. No additional states ratified the ERA during the extended period. Ms. Monson can’t understand why this resolution was brought forward now. The timing is in response to the radical leftist groups that are now attempting to claim the ratifications secured before the deadline are still valid 35 years later, saying the ERA is ratified if they get 3 more states to approve it. Yet they try to deny the validity of the court ruling that declared the deadline valid and says states can rescind their prior ratifications if they do so before the proposal is ratified by the required number of state legislatures. Several state legislatures did vote to rescind in the 1970s. The
use of a resolution instead of a bill is because this is a position statement and not a law. The original ratification vote was a resolution, as well, and not a bill/law. Also, the resolution states that the Legislative Assembly is “in agreement that women and men should enjoy equal rights in the eyes of the law.” That doesn’t mean we support a 45 year old failed amendment in a world where, to answer another of Ms. Monson’s questions, a whole lot has changed. The fact that the ERA uses the term “sex” undefined leaves the whole meaning and scope of the amendment in debate for some who seek to capitalize on term-twisting to further a radical agenda. When you begin enumerating individuals that you want to give special rights to, you end up denying those rights to the people you didn’t put on the list, even inadvertently. The women in my life are very successful, not just because they are women, but they are women of faith and respect, ambition and beauty, intelligence, work ethic, common sense and values that drive them to use their talents. They didn’t, and don’t need the ERA to succeed. To those who feel it’s necessary, let’s at least start fresh and have the debate in the current climate and terminology. Personally, I don’t see any one group or individual written out of the US Constitution. I believe it is meant to guarantee rights, equal rights, to all citizens that follow the rule of law. Rep. Chuck Damschen Dear Editor: Melissa’s Hunting Dog Musings Column Not to beleaguer the topic or subject of her column two issues ago, let me briefly contribute my decision making. While Mr. Damschen & Mr. Monson, coincidently, expressed their favor, in last week’s paper, for the “old” dog. I cannot help but conjure up that adage, “ you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. There comes a time when youth needs to be allowed to enter the fray, perhaps make mistakes, learn the ropes & invigorate us with boundless energy. Very few of today’s hunters rely upon their game bounty to put food on the table, rather they enjoy the sport of the action. So unleash the pup, leave the senior to its well deserved resting post on the back porch. Moving on to Mr. Connor’s letter last week concerning the removal of historic statues & names connected to slavery. Any connection between those seeking equality & justice currently in this country & that of Adolph Hitler & the Nazi party, is a very misguided comparison. Let us remain informed & vigilant that slavery & the Nazi holocaust & beyond are two of the most horrific marks ever to be perpetrated against humankind. Let us perhaps from this day forward not name any public structure or property after any individual. After all no one in this country is above another. Paul Liebersbach, Nekoma
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Veterans Update
Turn the tables on scammers Scammers follow the headlines. As the headlines change, so will the scams. With so many people isolated due to coronavirus, more people are emotionally vulnerable to a scammer’s deception. Scammers use psychological tricks, exploiting fears fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. When someone is alone, a friendly voice on the phone or a message on social media can be a bright spot in their day. In uncertain times, everyone, not just seniors, rely on what other people tell us. • Scam callers may sound like official-sounding sources such as the IRS or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), misreporting or making up advice from experts. • Sometimes scammers use the individual’s intelligence against them by complimenting their intelligence and ability to understand the so-called opportunity. • Schemes involving fake charities, online romance partners in need and grandchildren stranded away from home without cash are the types of scams that ask for help in hard times. • Scammers manipulate individual’s fears in these uncertain times of job loss, stock market tumbles and virus risks by offering too-good-to-be-true opportunities. These types of scams work by re-
lieving consumer anxieties. How to you take charge and turn the tables on these scammers: • Cut them off. Hang up on callers or delete email messages with unsolicited offers and don’t answer the phone if it is an unknown number. • End suspicious online friendships. This is not the time to trust strangers! • Nurture real friendships. Be in touch with family, trusted friends and neighbors. • Do your homework. If a caller claims to be from the IRS or even your bank, call to verify, but remember to look up the number, don’t use the number showing on caller ID, this could be a “spoofed” number. Reporting Medicare Fraud: If you think you have spotted fraud, report it right away. ND SMP will help seniors prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud. If you see anything suspicious, contact the ND SMP at ndsmp@minotstateu.edu or call 1-800-233-1737 or 701-858-3580. For non-Medicare fraud issues, contact the ND Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-472-2600. The information provided is intended to be a general summary only. Source of information: AARP Bulletin/Real Possibilities. The psychological tricks of COVID-19 scammers.
NDSU Extension offers 3-session Food Preservation webinar series
North Dakota State University Extension will host a three-session online food preservation class as part of the Field to Fork program. The dates for the classes and the topics that will be covered are: • July 22: Introduction to food preservation, freezing produce for best quality • July 29: Let’s make jams, jellies and pickles • Aug. 5: Let’s preserve tomatoes and salsa The sessions will be held online from 2 to 3 p.m. Central time. The webinars also will be archived for later viewing; however, participating in the “live” webinar allows participants to interact with the presenter. Julie Garden-Robinson, professor and Extension food and nutrition specialist, will conduct the hour-long sessions. “We have noted a lot of interest in gardening this year,” she says. “Successful gardening can result in plenty of produce to enjoy fresh this summer and to preserve for later. “Unfortunately, much misinformation about food preservation is available online,” she adds. “These sessions will provide guidance for safe and delicious products using research-based practices.” The webinars are free of charge but preregistration is required. The webinars will be held on Zoom. The Field to Fork website (https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/fieldtofork) has a link to register for the webinars. Participants will be sent sign-in reminders with the link for viewing.
This project is made possible with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. For more information, visit NDSU Extension’s comprehensive Field to Fork website or contact Garden-Robinson at 701-231-7187 or julie.garden-robinson@ndsu.edu.
By Leon Hiltner County Veterans Service Officer 2020 Camp Grafton Disabled Veteran Deer Hunt The Barnes County Veteran Service Office, in cooperation with North Dakota Department of Fish and Game, would like to announce the 2020 Camp Grafton Disabled Veteran Deer Hunt for Veterans who are 50% disabled or greater. The Disabled Veteran Deer Hunt will take place on Monday, November 16 and Tuesday, November 17 at Camp Grafton, ND. Applications are due by October 16, 2020, and are available from any County Veteran Service Office. *PLEASE NOTE: This is a shotgun with slug only hunt, no rifles will be allowed or provided this year.* Contact my office for an application. SBP-DIC OFFSET PHASED ELIMINATION From the “Semper Fidelis” newsletter, Jan-Mar 2020 issue. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 20) modified the law that requires an offset of Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) payments for surviving spouses who are also entitled to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Under the previous law, a surviving spouse who receives DIC is subject to a dollar-for-dollar reduction ofSBP payments, which can result in SBP being either partially or fully offset. The repeal will phase-in the reduction of this offset beginning on January 1, 2021, and culminating with elimination of the offset in its entirety on January 1, 2023. For the remainder of calendar year 2020,
surviving spouses remain subject to the existing dollar-for-dollar offset of SBP payments by the amount ofDIC paid by VA. After January I, 2021, survivors subject to the “SBPDIC Offset” will potentially see a change in their SBP payments. Here are a few key points to keep in mind: • Based on the NDAA, Spouse SBP annuitants who are subject to the DIC offset may see the first change in the SBP annuity payment they receive on February 1, 2021. You do not need to notify DFAS that your SBP payment is affected by this change in the law. • The most important action SBP annuitants can take at this time is to ensure your annuity account information is up-to-date and includes your correct mailing address so DFAS can contact you, if needed. • Also, if you’re not using myPay, set up an account at: https:llmypav. dfas.mil and add your email address. Please note: only annuitants who are currently receiving an SBP or Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance payment from DFAS can access myPay. • DFAS is unable to provide individual estimates of the upcoming changes in spouse SBP annuity payments due to this change in the law. Please do not call the Customer Care Center to request an individual estimate. • If you previously received a refund of SBP premiums paid due to the SBP-DIC offset, you will not need to pay back that refund because of this change in the law. The “Repeal of Authority for Optional Annuity for Dependent Children” and “Restoration of Eligibility for Previously Eligible Spouses” in the NDAA only affect those spouses and children of service members who died on active duty or inactive duty when the surviving spouse
previously elected to transfer the SBP annuity to a child or children. It does not affect previous or future SBP elections by retirees or SBP annuities for a retiree’s beneficiaries. Additionally, you can contact Military One Source at 800-342-9647 or find other counseling options through the Military One Source website: https:llwww.militaryonesource.miIl. 72 hr notification Beginning June 8, 2020, the reporting process for emergency treatment by our veterans will be changing to a centralized notification and decision-making process. Within 72 hours of going to the emergency room, notification should be made to VHA using the phone number or email below. The notification can be made by the veteran, the emergency room provider, the veteran’s representative, or family member. 1-844724-7842; VHAEmergencyNotification@va.gov You may find the following information helpful to provide to local providers who are billing VA. Good news for community providers – The Customer Engagement Portal (CEP) is live. Register now at https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov to check claim status, view payments, checks, and offsets, and run reports. Want to view Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) online? https://www. vahcps.fsc.va.gov/ Learn more: Community Care Checking Claims Status on Demand Filing Claims Electronically Avoiding Paper Claim Rejects Electronic Provider Newsletter Enrollment If you have questions, contact the Fargo VA HCS Health Administration Service at (701) 239-3717.
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Thomas E. Evans
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Funeral services will be held July 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton, Mont. for Thomas E. Evans, who passed peacefully on June 13, 2020, comforted by his loved ones; so many also with him in spirit. True to his character, he bravely faced his battle with all his strength. Tom was born October 18, 1943, to Eddie and Mary Evans and raised on their family farm in Langdon. He dearly loved his farming roots where he learned the values that shaped him into the hardworking man he became. He attended Langdon High School where he fell for the eldest Schroeder girl, San-
dra. She would be his “blondie”, lovingly married for 41 years. He graduated from the University of North Dakota earning a business degree along with his fair share of wild tales! He loved to tell stories from back in the day that likely included fast cars or hustling pool for “extra money in his pocket”. The pictures of he and Sandra from the Fraternity (ATO) parties speak for themselves, and it is obvious they had a LOT of FUN in college! He always missed the first 3 weeks of classes being they fell during harvest. Each year he would have to convince his professors that it wouldn’t be a problem for him to catch up on the missed material, and it never was. After college and a wedding, (September 4, 1965) he and Sandy were off to military life where he began his service in the
United States Army. Stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, his natural leadership skills would find him training fellow young soldiers to operate tanks. He and Sandy would begin their family with the birth of their daughter, Kathy, and 3 years later their son, David, would arrive in Montana. His next life turn brought he and Sandy to the beautiful Bitterroot Valley to buy and operate their first hardware store. This was to become the vessel for his passion of business and what would stimulate and bring the challenges he thrived on. He loved the hardware business and liked to say: “You know me, I bleed ACE red.” Words cannot express how proud his family is of his accomplishments; he earned everything he had. His son, David, and (wife) Andi now proudly own and operate the legacy he built and put
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his life’s work into. It brought him great joy to see David carry on the family business with such success. If he were a farmer at heart, one could say the mountains were his mistress. He was a knowledgeable outdoorsman and avidly enjoyed hunting, camping, horseback trail riding, and hiking. Always seeking new adventure, he introduced himself to downhill skiing and was hooked! It became one of his passions, not only for the speed and thrills but the comradery of his beloved “Old Geezer Club”. He treasured those friendships. The mountains were also the stage for his proud physical accomplishment of competing for many years in the “Mountain Goat Run” endurance hike. He loved the physical challenge of testing himself in an environment he loved so much. Our family will be forever grateful for the love he and Debbie Peterson have shared. They made wonderful memories with world travels to conversations recanting business and events of the day; he, of course, with his signature whiskey high-ball! He will be credited for introducing Debbie to Grizzly football; they had so much fun planning their Fall around the football schedule and cheering on the Griz! He could not quiet his desire for business ventures. Retirement may have included an impressive garden, a great pleasure throughout his life, but to the end he actively invested his time and expertise in partnering and guiding Brandon Peterson in
opening 2 ACE Stores in the Boise, Idaho, area. Their relationship far exceeded business, sharing mutual trust and respect between 2 men of different generations. He was a leader and role model in the Hamilton community he belonged to for over 50 years. He may have been your friend, your good neighbor, or likely the person that helped you in his store, as he knew how to fix everything! He had a big heart and cared so much about helping others. A generous supporter of local charities, he also impacted so many lives guiding with his wisdom and kindness. He was the beloved patriarch of our family and will be dearly missed. This Father’s Day, have a beautiful ride, Harley or Horseback (Sunny) you loved them both! Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra J. Evans; parents Eddie and Mary Evans; sister Judith Brown; and sister-in-law Judy Evans. His survivors include his children, Kathy (Tucker) Urquhart and David (Andi) Evans; grandchildren: Madeline, Tyson, and Chase Urquhart, Bailey and Luke Evans; siblings: Neil Evans and Lois (Dean) Rumfo; brother-in-law Gary Brown; many nieces, nephews, including his special niece, Kelly Jo Henderson, and his in-laws that he remained so close to over the years. He also leaves behind his loving partner, Debbie Peterson. Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton, Mont. is in charge of arrangements.
A graveside service was held on Monday, July 6, 2020 at the Hillside Cemetery in Walhalla for Ardell L. Bjornstad, 82, of Walhalla, who passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at the Unity Medical Center in Grafton. Ardell was born on September 15, 1937, to Martin and Lydia (Amundson) Bjornstad on the farm that overlooked the Pembina Gorge west of Walhalla. He was baptized and confirmed at Big Pembina Lutheran Church. He was currently a member of Walhalla Lutheran Church. He grew up at a time when hard work and simple living were commonplace. He and his six siblings, at an early age, learned how to do chores and make their contributions to the family farm, including his least favorite chore - cleaning the barn. He grew up hunting in the Gorge, along with his brother, Donnie, and other family members. He attended a one-room country school through the 7th grade until his family moved to Walhalla, where he continued his education until graduating from Walhalla High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the National Guard, proudly serving for six years. He
also attended NDSU where he took some agricultural courses. Along with his brothers Omar and Donnie, Ardell started Bjornstad Brothers’ Farm and continued that farming business with three of his nephews, during which he judiciously carried out orderly and detailed tasks. During his later years, he especially enjoyed two activities: hosting Christmas Eve for his extended family (a group that often numbered over 40 people, including young children) and spending time with family and friends at the “hunting shack” that overlooked the Pembina Gorge. He was especially close to his sisters, each of whom he phoned without fail every evening. He was also a sports fan, with special attention given to the Vikings, the Twins, and local high school events. Ardell is survived by his three sisters: Eileen Etterman, Laurie Anderson (Luther), and Judy Halvorson (Gerald) along with 19 nieces and nephews and his life-long friends, Roger and Shirley Christianson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Lydia; brothers: Omar and Donald; sister Muriel; brothers-in-law: Alfred Rogelstad and Richard Etterman; and great-nephew Derek Gordon. Askew Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook at www.askewfuneralhome.com.
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Death Notice Frederick Joseph Lundgren, 76, of Wales, ND, passed away March 20, 2020, at Grand Forks due to complications following surgery. Due to the delays caused by COVID-19, the Celebration of Life for Fred Lundgren will be held July 18, 2020, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the farm. We are hoping that any of Fred’s friends and relatives will be able to attend. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.
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Have you ever read something in scripture that opened up for you a new way of thinking? Has God’s Word startled you with fresh and freeing insights into God’s work in the world? Acts 8:26-40 is such a story for me. Most would consider this a conversion story in the early church. The Ethiopian official is certainly an outsider - a man from northern Africa who was physically altered, castrated, so he could not father children and could be in the physical presence of the queen and the royal household. Due to this physical alteration, in the ancient Greco- Roman culture, he was no longer considered a man. According to the law, he was not welcome into the temple to worship God. Deuteronomy 23:1 speaks of the rule that would ban this man from the assembly of the Lord. Yet here he is on the road from Jerusalem having gone there to worship, reading the words of Isaiah. “Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter, And like a lam silent before its shearer, So he does not open his mouth. In his humiliation
justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth.” The eunuch asks Philip, “Who is this prophet speaking of?” Then Philip begins to tell him the good news about Jesus, starting with the scriptures. I can’t help but wonder if the eunuch connected to Jesus in someway from reading these words of Isaiah. As a eunuch he too was led to slaughter, humiliated, and any prospect of future life taken from him. Maybe he gave it away freely to serve in the palace? We don’t know. Either way, I wonder if he felt he had something in common or connected with this Jesus. Had scripture and hearing the good new about Jesus opened up something for him? It seems so because he asks Philip, “What keeps me from being baptized?” when they come across some water along the road. What keeps us from welcoming the stranger? What keeps us from welcoming the outsider, the ostracized, those we deem different? As a church we have done a great harm to our LGBTQ friends and family. We have excluded them
from assembly, we have tried to conversion therapy to “cure” people of homosexuality, we have not welcomed them. “What keeps me from being baptized?” It is a rhetorical question because everyone knows the answer is “nothing.” The eunuch, a person denied dignity and acceptance, hears of a God who reaches out to us, comes to us, suffers alongside us and eventually for us because we are God’s very own beloved children. Maybe we, as the church, don’t need to convert people as much as we need the church to change. What would it mean to live into the radical hospitality and care Jesus calls us into? What if we truly believed we were free from sin and death to live into a new way of life. A life and a church where all are truly welcomed and included into the body of Christ? If you have questions on how to celebrate and welcome those who are LGBTQ, on how to be an ally to those in your family or community, please feel free to reach out to me. Together we can make faithful steps to love and welcome our siblings in Christ.
ing on both at the county level (District 10 includes Pembina, Cavalier and part of Walsh County) and at the state level. Getting to discuss with those that are living across the District shows that the concerns in Cavalier County are no different from the concerns in Pembina. What we notice is that there is a significant disconnect between what our counties need and what the state legislature is doing.” Magnus added, “ The pandemic has caused economic hardship to businesses, non-profits, and individuals accustomed to cross-border trade with Manitoba. We need a special legislative session to sup-
port the needs of our citizens from the considerable funding North Dakota received through the CARES Act.” D 10 candidates expressed gratitude to their hosts, Patty and Paul Liebersbach as well as all who attended and who are engaged in searching for solutions during difficult times. They further note the motto of the Washington Post “Democracy dies in darkness” with the commitment that together North Dakota is strong and D 10 candidates are prepared to bring change to Bismarck by winning the 2020 election.
District 10 Dem-NPL candidates listen to concerns The Nekoma Coliseum which formerly hosted standing room only basketball games was the site for the second social distancing gathering of the North Dakota District 10 Democratic-NPL candidates. There, a gathering of over a dozen supporters and voters met with Senate candidate Charlie Hart and House of Representative candidates Elsie Magnus and Melissa Anderson on June 30th. The first meeting was held in Walhalla on June 9th and moving about the district provides an opportunity for all to meet and greet. Charlie Hart stated, “This is the first time that the three candidates were together in one place. We stood together in a social distancing circle and discussed the issues that are driving our campaign. This meeting gave us a chance to listen to people’s concerns and outline a strategy for winning this election.” This event was considered a success for D10 Dem-NPL as they gear up for full on campaigning during the pandemic. Listening and learning both in a digital environment and now extending the campaign to a public forum will allow voters of D10 to engage with the candidates, to provide interaction that promote common sense solutions to “kitchen table issues” and ultimately contribute to healthy and prosperous communities. Anderson said, “Charlie, Elsie, and I are very aware of what is go-
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American Legion Post 98 400 Club Winners June 6 F&M Bank, Langdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 June 13 Sarah Christianson, Langdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 June 20 F&M Bank, Langdon .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 June 27 Don Jonasson, Milton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 Congratulations to this month’s winners and thanks to all who support Post 98.
New drawing (blue tickets) start next month (July 4). A few tickets are still available and Post 98 members will continue to sell them. All numbers will be honored even if the ticket is sold after the number is drawn. Tickets can also be purchased by mail; $25 per ticket to Post 98, Box 483, Langdon. Thank You.
Monday, July 13, 2020 – Page 7 Milton and Osnabrock blood drive brings in 28 volunteers Milton and Osnabrock communities hosted a blood drive with Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, on June 26 at Osnabrock Community Center which helped collect a total of 40 units of blood products for patients in need. A total of 28 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 28 individuals were able to donate at the Vitalant blood drive on June 26. A total of seven donors also came forward to donate Power Red Cells (2RBC) which collects two units of red blood cells while returning platelets, plasma and a saline solution back to the donor. Vitalant expressed their gratitude to Jeff Flink, who coordinated the drive, and Milton and Osnabrock Fire Departments which sponsored the blood drive. Vitalant strives to keep a 5-day supply of every blood type on the shelf at all times to be able to meet the needs of patients across the region. Donations from O-negative donors, the universal blood type, are especially important this time of
year due to increased accidents and trauma cases. Vitalant is the only blood provider to nearly 70 hospitals across the region. The blood supply is dependent on selfless donations from volunteer donors to ensure the lifesaving needs of the region are met. About 30 percent of Vitalant’s blood supply goes to cancer patients across the region and one in seven people entering the hospital will need blood. Those relying on blood in the region receive that lifesaving blood from Vitalant. Donors can make a convenient appointment to give blood at www.bloodhero.com or by calling 877-25-VITAL. With each donation, donors receive a free total cholesterol test and earn points in Vitalant’s donor rewards program. Blood donation takes about an hour from check-in to refreshments. Donors can save about 20 minutes by completing their Health History Questionnaire the day they donate on www.vitalant.org.
Walhalla community hosted a blood drive with Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, on July 2 at Senior Citizens Center which helped collect a total of 18 units of blood products for patients in need. A total of 14 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 11 individuals were able to donate at the Vitalant blood drive on July 2. A total of four donors also came forward to donate Power Red Cells (2RBC) which collects two units of red blood cells while returning platelets, plasma and a saline solution back to the donor. Vitalant expressed their gratitude to Norma Storey, who coordinated the drive, and Walhalla Senior Citizens which sponsored the blood drive. Vitalant strives to keep a 5-day supply of every blood type on the shelf at all times to be able to meet the needs of patients across the region. Donations from O-negative donors, the universal blood type, are especially important this time of year due to increased accidents and trauma cases. Vitalant is the only blood provider
to nearly 70 hospitals across the region. The blood supply is dependent on selfless donations from volunteer donors to ensure the lifesaving needs of the region are met. About 30 percent of Vitalant’s blood supply goes to cancer patients across the region and one in seven people entering the hospital will need blood. Those relying on blood in the region receive that lifesaving blood from Vitalant. Donors can make a convenient appointment to give blood at www.bloodhero.com or by calling 877-25-VITAL. With each donation, donors receive a free total cholesterol test and earn points in Vitalant’s donor rewards program. The next blood drive at this location is planned to be held on: October 20, 2020. Blood donation takes about an hour from check-in to refreshments. Donors can save about 20 minutes by completing their Health History Questionnaire the day they donate on www.vitalant.org.
Walhalla blood drive brings in 14 volunteers
Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule
Effective April 20, 2020: Cavalier County Transit requires that ALL passengers wear a face mask when in a Cavalier County Transit vehicle or facility until further notice. July 13 – Devils Lake July 15 – Grand Forks July 17 – Grand Forks July 20 – Grand Forks or Devils Lake July 21-23 – No out of town service July 24 – Grand Forks July 27 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks July 29 – Grand Forks July 31 – Grand Forks
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak our out-of-town trips will be limited to doctor appointments only. Patrons will be allowed to eat but shopping will not be allowed. Cavalier County Transit will not be providing trips to and from Maple Manor Care Center until further notice.
In-town transit hours will be from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. until further notice. Cavalier County Transit is providing medical trips only until further notice. Please call early with your appointments for out-of-town trips as we can only get 2 passengers on with the “social distancing” regulations. All passengers are required to wear a mask.
All activities, including foot care, have been cancelled until July 31. Access to the Langdon Senior Center is limited to staff and deliveries.
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Pembina County Memorial Healthcare Association and Pembina County Public Health are conducting a community health needs assessment. Our health organizations are interested in community insights. Please take a few moments to complete the survey by visiting our webpage www.cavalierhospital.com. The survey is available July 1-22. Your feedback is ment ds Assess e e N h lt a He greatly appreciated! in screen Cancer isits Well v
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PLEASE JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF BOB & CAROL BLAKE
Open House: Saturday, August 1 Beginning at 4 p.m. Blake Farm Please join us for a casual gathering of food and drink to celebrate the love and marriage of Bob & Carol. The couple kindly requests no gifts.
Sports
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Jake’s take on sports
North Dakota Game & Fish
Anglers Should Keep Fish Caught in Deep Water North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel encourage anglers to keep fish caught from depths of more than 25 feet, rather than practice catch-and-release. Scott Gangl, Game and Fish fisheries management section leader, said while catch-and-release is often encouraged under the right conditions, fish reeled in from this depth will likely die if released. “Fish caught from deep water have a lower chance of surviving after you release them because of the extreme change in water pressure,” Gangl said. Change in water pressure will cause the swim bladder to expand, Gangl said, which means fish can no longer control balance. In addition, he said other internal injuries are
likely, such as ruptured blood vessels or internal organs. Because of these other internal injuries, biologists discourage fizzing, the practice of deflating the swim bladder. Barotrauma injury can happen in any deep water body such as Devils Lake, Lake Oahe and Lake Sakakawea, Gangl said, but it is especially noteworthy for this time of year in Lake Sakakawea. “As water warms during summer, fish tend to move to deeper, cooler water,” he added. “This is particularly true for walleye in the big lake, where walleye follow their primary forage of rainbow smelt to deeper depths as summer progresses.” Prior to fishing at least 25 feet deep, anglers should make the decision to keep what they catch and honor that commitment. “Our simple message is for anglers to keep fish that are caught from these depths, or to fish in shallower water when practicing catchand-release,” Gangl said.
Cavalier County Republican
By Jake Kulland
COV-19 virus forces a pause in the local baseball season Some positive tests for coronavirus in the Park River and Grafton areas has forced area teams to postpone their baseball seasons for the time being, including Langdon. A little league aged player from Park River and three members of the Grafton 19U Independent League team all have tested positive, so all games in 8U, 10U and 12U Little League plus Babe Ruth baseball have been halted until a league meeting on July 12 to reevaluate the situation. The Langdon Red Sox 19U team postponed games at Park River and Grafton on July 7-8, and they are getting back into action at an Enderlin Wood Bat Tournament on July 11-12. The area girls softball league decided to cancel their end of the year tourney. No Langdon players at any level have tested pos-
itive at the time of this writing, and of course everyone wants to keep it that way. Let's hope things get back under control and play can resume for all divisions soon. Canola Growers golf tournament coming to Langdon Country Club July 16 The next tournament coming to the Langdon Country Club is the biggest of the season, the Northern Canola Growers Tournament. Normally this tourney features over 120 golfers in what ends up being a very long but enjoyable day of golf. Following that event will be the Miller Lite Tourney, which is now open to men and women 21 and over, on July 25 with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. And don't forget the club will host a Glow Ball Tournament on the evening of Aug. 1, beginning at dusk. Sign up sheets for the latter two tournaments will be in the clubhouse. I know we sound like a broken record when we say the course is in fabulous condition, and is only getting better as the golf season moves along. A big shoutout goes out to Kevin "Cocoa" Beauchamp and his great crew on making the course as good as it is. Great job "Bird Man"!
Minnesota Twins to begin their season July 24 As we have been discussing the last couple of weeks, Major League Baseball is set to resume their season later this month. A 60 game schedule has been agreed to, with a complete postseason, starting on July 23-24. The Minnesota Twins will begin their season on July 24 at Chicago against the White Sox. The Twins are favored to win their American League Central Division, but Chicago and Cleveland should also be in the mix. They are going to roll right through this shortened schedule of games. At one point in the season the Twins will playing games on 36 of 37 days. Some Twins, including slugger Miguel Sano have tested positive for COVID 19, but he and others did not display any symptoms and like Sano have fully recovered. It will be very interesting to see if the virus allows teams to get in a full 60 games. Also the NBA is scheduled to return on July 31, and the NHL on Aug. 1. We will have more information on those leagues in the weeks ahead. The shoulder is improving, this is the first time I've written this column with two hands in over a month! "See ya!" next week!
Schill scores Midwest Mod win at River Cities Speedway
It looked as though Jason Strand was well on his way to picking up the Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops WISSOTA Midwest Modified feature win on Friday night at River Cities Speedway. Strand was making just his second start since taking the 2019 season off to focus on his family and farming operation. In his new Millenium Chassis, Strand took the point from the pole position but not before a three-wide race for the lead with Lance Schill and Cole Neset. Both Strand and Schill distanced themselves from the rest of the field until the final caution flew with seven of 18 laps remaining. On the ensuing restart, Strand pushed in turns one and two which opened up the door for Schill. Schill pounced on the opportunity and took the lead down the back straightaway. Once in command, Schill pulled away from Strand and Jory Berg to claim his second Midwest Modified feature win of the season at River Cities. By Mike Spieker and Photo by Adrienne Spieker.
Marcus and Maggie Iverson were in action in Devils Lake Barrel Racing on July 5. Photos by Larry Stokke
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Agriculture
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Farms improve marketing and business decisions with new professional accounting offered from Lighthouse Commodities Lighthouse Commodities is excited to announce the launch of its Farm Accounting platform. Through a partnership with AgriSolutions of Brighton, IL, Lighthouse Farm Accounting delivers professional accounting services to clients and helps them obtain, understand, and use accurate financial data. Better data means better results when marketing grain and making key management decisions, a must for all operations at this critical juncture for production agriculture. Lighthouse President Dave Spickler commented on the exciting milestone, “Farms that thrive in all conditions operate professionally across every aspect of their business. We’re excited to incorporate professional accounting alongside professional merchandising, helping our clients make timely, fullyinformed management decisions without distracting from production.” Lighthouse Farm Accounting offers clients customized options to meet the unique accounting needs of any farm. About Lighthouse Commodities Lighthouse Commodities was founded in 2015 and provides professional merchandising and related services for
farmers throughout the region, equipping them with the same resources, tools, insights and access the rest of the grain industry enjoys. Lighthouse currently has a client base of over 500,000 acres with 100% client retention since its founding. Learn more at www.lighthousecommodities.com About AgriSolutions AgriSolutions, a FamilyFarms company established in 1967 and headquartered near St. Louis, MO, is a leading provider of financial services to row crop and livestock producers. The company works to keep families on the farm by providing exceptional financial and accounting services to agricultural producers, helping them be more effective business managers. AgriSolutions offers full-service accounting, consulting, education, tax services and financial software to hundreds of producers representing over one million acres throughout North America. Learn more at www.agrisolutions.com; www.familyfarmsgroup.com For more information contact: Jory Hansen, Lighthouse Commodities, (701) 516-8025, jhansen@lighthousecommodities.com and Jill Miller, Marketing Manager, AgriSolutions, Inc. (618) 372-7428, jmiller@familyfarmsgroup.com
Record of Climatological Observation Langdon Experiment Station June 2020
2020
Normal Precipitation 1.95 3.25 Average Monthly Temp 65.2 60.9 Heating Degree Days* 92.0 163 Cooling Degree Days 97.0 43.0 *Heating degree days are based on 65 degrees F. Observation reading made at 8 a.m. daily.
Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension
Raspberry Season: Time to look for Spotted Wing Drosophila Spotted Wing Drosophila on raspberry Photo: Anitha C. NDSU Its raspberry season and the nightmare starts for our gardeners who have experience with this bug. This is truly a remarkable insect with the capability of causing huge damage and with limited control options for home owners. Monitoring for adult SWD should begin when fruit begins to form and continue through the end of harvest. Homemade traps are effective and easy to construct. Michigan State University Extension recommendations for homemade traps: • Use 32-ounce plastic containers or deli food containers with lids work well (Figure 14). • Make 10 holes (preferably 3/16-inch diameter) around the top of the container sides. • Bait solution- undiluted apple cider vinegar or a mix of yeast, sugar and water (1 tablespoon of active dry yeast, 4 tablespoons of sugar and 12 ounces of water). • Use about 4 ounces of bait per trap. • Place a yellow 3- by 5-inch sticky card inside to trap flies (Figure 14), or add a drop of dish detergent to the bait in the container
Weather
H L P Thr., July 2 78 64 0 Friday 86 64 0 Saturday 89 66 .04 Sunday 84 67 0 Monday 84 62 0 Tuesday 80 57 0 Wednesday 81 58 .34 Thursday 79 59 .09
Dep from Normal -1.3 +4.3 -71.0 +54.0
NDSU Extension Notes
to break the surface tension of the liquid to trap flies. One trap per acre is recommended. Traps should be placed in shaded areas near the fruit crop. The traps can be suspended from a tree branch or support stake using a wire hanger. Traps should be monitored twice per week, and bait and sticky traps should be changed once per week. Do not discard old bait liquid near the orchard because it will continue to attract pests to the area. Among cultural controls, harvesting fruit on regular schedule as soon as they are ripe and not allowing ripe fruit to overripen. Also, good sanitation of removing the fallen fruit is important to remove potential SWD egg-laying sites. Netting with a mesh size of 0.98 mm works very good in keeping out the flies. However, netting should be applied before the fruits start turning color and make sure there are no openings for the flies to enter. For insecticidal control, the most effective chemicals include, Malathion, Carbaryl, Bifenthrin, Cyfluthrin, Lambda-cyhalothrin, zeta-cypermethrin. Pyrethrin and Spinosad are slightly effective to effective. Pyrethrins have very short residual activity of less than three days and degrade rapidly in sunlight. Malathion, carbaryl and spinosad should give five to seven days of residual activity. Pyrethriods are effective against SWD for seven to 10 days after application. Remember, insecticides are poisons. Preharvest interval (PHI) is the number of days between the last application of a pesticide and the safe harvesting of edible crops for immediate consumption. The PHI always should be observed, and is listed on the product label. Most insecticides are toxic to pollinators,
Markets
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By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent Try a Vegetable! As I was sitting at the kitchen table the other night, I realized another reason why I am so lucky. I have been blessed beyond measure in many aspects of life, but the one that stood out at that moment was a little one. It is the fact that my son eats his vegetables first. Every meal. I have never had to struggle as a parent to get my child to eat them. Just one more thing to count as a blessing. And I’m so grateful for this because it’s so important to establish vegetable habits at a young age. Vegetables at every meal is something that I learned from my mother when I was a child. It was never something that I even considered to be unusual for some people until I started frequenting friend’s homes more and realized that not everyone does this. When I was a recent college graduate, I served pizza with a large bowl of vegetables as a side dish to my company one evening. They all looked at me with wide eyes that verged on the edge of pure shock laced with horror. Vegetables?!... With PIZZA?!... It was written in their eyes, even if it wasn’t actually verbalized. They reluctantly took a spoonful just to appease me. Needless to say, I had a lot of leftover vegetables. A former co-worker of mine was shocked at lunch one day when the fact that I often weigh and measure my food was discovered. The kitchen scale is sitting on my counter, and all measuring cups are easily accessible. Adults are supposed to have on average between 4 ½ -5 cups of
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such as bees, and any insecticide applications should be made when bees are not foraging, especially in flowering crops. The best time to apply an insecticide is during the evening to minimize risk and exposure to bees and other pollinators.
Ripe raspberry loaded with SWD flies Photo: Anitha C. NDSU
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NDSU Extension Notes
fruits and vegetables a day. According to USDA’s MyPlate, half of your plate at meal time should be made up of fruits and vegetables. To accomplish all of this, it’s much easier to be cognizant of what you are eating and plan accordingly with the aid of weights and measures. “But, what if I don’t LIKE vegetables?” you ask. One trick is to always keep trying. The rule at our house is that you have to try it every time it’s offered. Just one try. It’s amazing how many times I have heard someone in my house say, “but I don’t like it.” The rule is, you try it. There have been many times where the response after a try is, “that’s not bad” or even a “huh”, which I’ll take as a positive. Some other ways to make it work is to so the following: • Try new vegetables you’ve never had before. • Try new recipes where vegetables are the main ingredient. • Try eating vegetables in different combinations than you are used to. • Try vegetables as a main item for breakfast. Really, the possibilities are endless. Just keep trying. Also, you need to consider if you are living to eat or eating to live. If you are eating to live (having a high quality, healthy life), then you will eat the vegetables anyway. It’s what’s best for your body and mind. The key is to find a way to make it enjoyable so that you can both live to eat and eat to live. One really interesting fact I learned years ago is that your taste buds change as you grow and age. Children need the opportunity to try foods and find what they like. Absence of processed sugars and introducing vegetables before fruits when a child is an infant, helps the child develop the taste for vegetables. Try something that you thought you didn’t like with your children or grandchildren. It gives them an opportunity to eat something without bias from you, and you may find you like it more than you thought. Vegetables are such a great source of vitamins and minerals. They are a low-calorie, nutrient-dense food. They are extremely healthy for us in many different ways, including keeping our immune and digestive systems healthy. One way to make sure you make the most out of vegetables is to use color. Make sure you have a rainbow of color in the vegetables you consume. Each color represents a different combination of nutrients that you would be getting if you consumed that vegetable. So,
make sure to eat a variety of colors throughout the day and week to maximize your nutrient consumption. Some (interesting) tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years that can help you keep “trying” or give you opportunities to eat more vegetables: •A person can eat a pepper like an apple. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. All that was left was the stem and the seeds. It was a sight to see. Remember colors are important, so try red, yellow, and orange peppers. They are typically sweeter than green. Also, peppers are one of the best sources of Vitamin C and make a great snack. • Frozen vegetables like corn, green beans, and peas, can be added as a pizza topper. Just throw them on top like the rest of the toppings, cover in cheese, and bake. • Cucumbers, tomatoes, and other vegetables can be grown in pots. You don’t even need a garden spot! All you need is a pot, some soil, and some tender loving care. • Cheese makes almost everything better, if you are not allergic or intolerant. Plus, you will be adding to your daily calcium needs. No matter what type of vegetable you decide to try, it’s the time of year that we will be able to harvest our own vegetables, soon, if you have your own garden. You may have already harvested some lettuce, radishes, and maybe even peas, if you got your garden in early. If you don’t have your own garden, farmers markets and roadside stands are also great places to get some fresh, home grown produce soon. Don’t hesitate to buy something you normally wouldn’t buy, and try something new! To help you find ways to prepare those vegetables you normally wouldn’t try, NDSU Extension has produced “A Pocket Guide to Preparing Fruits and Vegetables” (FN1955) that is available in our office. It is a quick reference guide about the basics of cooking and preparing fruits and vegetables that are common in our area. If you would like a copy, please feel free to contact us, or visit the farmers market this summer, where we will have copies and a display. We also have many recipes and information about vegetables online at https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/fieldtofork . Feel free to contact us at the NDSU Extension office here in Cavalier County if you have any questions or would like help finding a resource. We can be reached at 256-2560, or my email is katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu. We are here to help you “try”!
NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center Northern Canola Growers Association 2020 Virtual Field Day Thursday, July 16th
9:00am CST
Zoom Meeting
• Northern Canola Growers Association Update - Barry Coleman, NCGA
Executive Director
2020 Canola Disease Update - Venkat Chapara, PhD, LREC Assistant
Research Professor/Plant Pathology
Soybean Seeding Date Study - Bryan Hanson, LREC Research Agronomist
Two of the most Salt-tolerant annual Crops in ND - Naeem Kalwar, NDSU LREC Extension Soil Health Specialist
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Langdon REC Foundation SeedStocks Program Update - Randy Mehlhoff, LREC Director
Late Season Prevent Plant Options - Randy Mehlhoff, LREC Director
Evaluating Suitability of Soils for Tiling - Larry Cihacek, NDSU Professor Soil Science
HRSW Breeding Program Update for Northeast ND - Andrew Green, NDSU HRSW Breeder
2020 Small Grain Disease Update - Andrew Friskop, NDSU Extension Specialist Plant Pathology and Small Grains
IPM Survey Northeast North Dakota - Janet Knodel, NDSU Extension Specialist Entomology
Instructions for the live Zoom Meeting: See details at www.ag.ndsu.edu/langdonrec/2020-virtual-field-day Join Zoom Meeting (includes audio & video): https://ndsu.zoom.us/j/94295487126 Audio Only (Phone): Call 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 942 9548 7126 Questions: Call 701-256-2582 prior to the event.
Public Notice
Cavalier County Republican
Legislative Update
Senator Janne Myrdal R – District 10 jmyrdal@nd.gov 701-331-0946 We have just finished the July 4th weekend and I am glad, despite these times, we were able to celebrate with a great parade in Park River and Bathgate as well as gather with family and friends. We must always honor the liberty and freedom we have and those that serve to protect it every day.! Honor the flag as it represents all America is. I for one did not come here, take an oath to this nation and becoming a citizen to just turn around and apologize for it! No way. I kneel to Christ alone . Due to the unprecedented COVID situation the Federal government allocated approximately $1,25 billion directly to the State of North Dakota via the Coronavirus Relief Fund. (This is aside from numerous grants and direct payments to persons and private business) These monies are under very specific guidelines as the funding must be directly related to COVID. The ND Emergency Commission under NDCC is tasked with allocating the money, however it must have approval of the legislative budget section. As of June 25, 2020, the Budget Section of the Legislature has approved funding requests totaling $930.3 million, including $926.4 million from state agencies and $3.9 million from political subdivisions, from the state’s allocation from the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The Budget Section consists of 43 legislators from both parties and chambers. D10 is represented by Representative Dave Monson on this committee. All requests pursuant to Chapter 54-16 authorized by the Emergency Commission require Budget Section approval. It can all be accessed online or I can email you the details if you contact me. It is far too long to print in an update. The above process is what is currently in law, but we will take a new look at this particular process next Session as this was a larger amount of monies than ever expected nor dealt with in the past. The reason I mention this is that there have been questions as to why we do not go into a Special Session for this and several other things we must tackle next session. Constitutionally the legislature has 3 days remaining of session we could use, however it would be far short of the time we would need to gather, hear testimony, employ staff, amend, vote in both chambers and make sure all is done while adhering to health protocols. Thus we have the above process in place for such times. The last thing we need is kneejerk reactions and band aid legislation. Any time there is this amount of monies at the trough though, it naturally becomes an extraordinary challenge to allocate to everyone’s satisfaction. But
having 43 Legislators on Budget Section gives a broad representation. In the future however, there needs to be some safeguards put in for this process, hence we will revisit the emergency commission status next session after these extraordinary times we have faced and may face in the future. The economy is rebounding across the nation at a rapid rate, yet we must face the fact that the energy industry is slower to rebound. I have faith we will continue to see a slow yet steady rise out west, but at the time I write this we have been pragmatically studying the budget for the next biennium for a couple of months already. Gathering the information and looking at trends in both AG and Energy Sectors as well as looking at the critical needs we must fill. Of course the early preCOVID talks about Legacy Fund Spending are all but nullified for now due to the effect of the virus and oil drop, but talks are ongoing as to how to wisely cut spending while meeting critical needs and this may include Legacy Fund earnings to some small degree. The Legacy Fund was expected to receive its lowest-ever monthly deposit last month, just $10.24 million from oil tax revenue. This record low deposit reflects revenue collected in May based on April oil production figures. The largest monthly deposit was $117.16 million made in August 2014, a time when North Dakota production was surging and oil prices were hovering around $100/ bbl. Since its approval by state voters in 2010, 30 percent of all production and extraction tax revenue has been deposited in the Legacy Fund. As of April 30, the fund had a balance of $6.6 billion. The financial burdens are real across the board, small businesses, local subdivisions and right now tourism. Commerce is more nuanced than just simply buying and selling, and issues like the border to Canada remaining closed has a huge effect on our NE Region. I recently was on a phone call with leaders from Manitoba to Grand Forks including our Tri County District and we are pushing to get border back to normal. Some businesses and recreational places have seen a drop of up to 80% the past few months and that is devastating. We are in communication with our federal delegation as US Homeland Security is of course in charge of the US side of this decision. In my last update I mentioned skilled care and elder care lock downs. Since that time we have seen some slow opening up of these facilities to the joy of many. I am committed to taking a serious look at this process next session as way to many elderly were left confused and lonely during these months. Again, I salute the healthcare workers for their stressful work and many of them I have spoken with agree we must have conversations for future process now. I am glad to report that our interim committees are being scheduled for end of July. Last week of July will be Judiciary and Ag committees both and I look forward to getting back to the urgent issues set be-
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Notice to Cavalier County Landowners Landowners with property adjacent to COUNTY roads are required to mow the road right-of-way between July 1st and August 1st of each calendar year. Grass must be mowed shoulder level or lower. If this is not done between July 1, 2020 and August 1, 2020, the COUNTY will hire the work done and assess the landowner a rate of $100.00 per ½ mile of road. All landowners must clear all ditches and road right-of-way of all obstructions, such as rocks, trees, hay bales, and machinery. When swathers are used for mowing, the swaths must be removed. By Order of the Cavalier County Commissioners
fore both committees. I will report back end of July. One update many will be interested in is a committee I do not serve on but follow closely, - the Natural Resource Committee which has continued work on a pilot program for hunting and posting. Nothing final yet except potential for three counties that have been identified across the state as potential pilot counties. This will all be presented to the 2021 Legislative Session so we shall see. One of the most controversial issue the past two Sessions. I look forward to their final report as this committee has not only legislatures on it, but private citizens representing both landowners and hunters. Lastly, but maybe most importantly I want to mention something a friend said to me recently. She said: “the only thing that is certain these days is uncertainty.” Though I fully understand and feel what she said it also saddened me a bit. Yes, certainly these are difficult times, yet I tend to look at all the positive and how much we have to be grateful for. Family, friends, quality of life and the liberty and freedom to enjoy it. We are currently in a season where we all must do what we can to preserve these freedoms, not give in to threats, intimidation and violence. I am distressed to see the tiny minority of rioters and thugs trying to destroy this nation. Blinded to the freedoms that have been bought by so many. Yes, there will always be issues of injustice we must solve,- we live in a fallen world, but it is never solved by hatred, threats and division. Never in history. So, like we did this past weekend, lets honor the Flag and what it stands for, all join in one national anthem, honor law and order and most of all thank God Almighty for all our blessings.
Monday, July 13, 2020 – Page 11
Prairie Doc® Perspectives: As plain as the nose on your face
and anywhere else that will be in the sun. It’s best to keep your nose By Andrew Ells- out of it (the sun, that is) and wear a worth, MD wide-brimmed hat. My friend broke my nose at an Of course, we cannot talk about after-prom party in high school. our noses without expressing apIt was nothing deliberate, such preciation for our precious sense of as fighting over a girl. Rather, we smell. Smell helps our brains taste bumped heads while wearing those all those amazing flavors and when big round air-filled sumo wrestler food goes bad, we depend on our suits. Besides hurting a lot, I re- nose to warn us before we take a member thinking, “I’ve never been bite of something that we want to so aware of my nose before.” I was thumb our nose at. overly cautious of anything that I can’t imagine going through could come close to my nose. summer without the smell of flowI think we sometimes take our ers, apple pie, a campfire and firenoses for granted. Despite being works. With Covid-19 around, the right between our eyes, it’s not our smell of peanuts at a crowded basenoses, but our heart, lungs, and ball game or cotton candy at the fair other organs that get most of our will have to wait for now, I guess. interest. We brush our teeth daily. If you lose your sense of smell talk We get our eyes checked regularly. to your doctor. It could be from alWe adorn our ears and fingers with lergies or a cold, but it could also rings all the time, but the nose is be something more serious like the generally ignored. coronavirus. Sure, there are some famous nosAs much as we’d like to see eves and some people are more aware eryone’s nose again, the right thing of the size of their nose than others, to do is as plain as the nose on our but mostly, outside an occasional face. Let’s not get our noses out of bloody or runny nose, we don’t pay joint. Let’s keep our noses to the it much attention. grindstone, continue to be mindful During annual preventive physi- of social distancing and wear masks cal exams, I usually look around that cover our mouths and our nosfor any suspicious spots that could es! be cancer. One of the most comAndrew Ellsworth, MD is part of mon areas is on the nose. The nose The Prairie Doc® team of physicians sticks out and is susceptible to get- and currently practices family mediting more sunlight and thus can be cine in Brookings, South Dakota. For prone to getting skin cancer. If you free and easy access to the entire Prairie notice a new bump on your nose Doc® library, visit www.prairiedoc.org that won’t go away after a month or and follow Prairie Doc® on Facebook, two, you should get it checked out. featuring On Call with the Prairie Better yet, be proactive and put sun- Doc® a medical Q&A show streamed screen on your nose as well as your most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central. ears, cheeks, neck, arms, and legs
WELL KEPT FARM EQUIPMENT RETIREMENT AUCTION
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Fairdale, ND – 10870 77th St NE From County #9 & Hwy. 1, 4 miles East, 3 miles North & ¼ mile West Owner: Joe & Donnell Torgerson – 701-966-2537 or 741-8310 Auctioneer's Note: Joe has been a lifetime excellent farmer from the Fairdale area. He has taken exceptionally good care of his equipment. Note 9600 with super low hours and shedded as well as many other hard to find pieces that have been well kept. Internet Bidding: This auction will feature live internet bidding. For live bidding the day of the auction, go to www.proxibid.com. Pre-registration is required prior to auction day. Internet bidding starts at 12:00 pm. MORE DETAILS ON EACH PIECE LISTED ON WEBSITES! Lunch will be served!
HAYING & CATTLE EQUIPMENT TRACTORS & 3 PT EQUIPMENT - 2014 NH 16’ HS Series 1475 haybine, 2300 head, - 1978 835 Versatile Series II, 4 hyd., 855 Cummins, 1000 PTO, 1000 PTO, very low hrs., exc. 6866 hrs., work done $10,000, new freon, highly maintained - Vermeer Super J 605 baler, new top roller & gear box, - 1977 1175 Case, 8 sp. manual, 8000 hrs., 3 pt., 2 hyd., dual PTO well maintained - Ford diesel 4000 tractor, 10 sp. select o speed, new engine (200 hrs.) - NH 516 manure spreader, new floor, 540 PTO - 1941 Farmall H, wide, PTO, belt pulley, good runner - 7x20 C.W.C. Featherlite CWC alum. stock trailer, - 3 pt. h.d. rock nabber, track whacker, post hole digger & ball hitch tandem, gooseneck, outstanding SEMI, TRAILER & TRUCKS - 2-wheel livestock trailer - 9-wheel rake - 1995 M-11 Freightliner, 9 sp. Cummins, 594,953 miles, gone through, recent DOT - Pole type bale trailer - Donahue trailer - 1990 Merritt 42’ w/ ag hoppers, new roll tarp, fresh DOT - K&K creep feeder, used little - 1976 IH Loadstar 1700 grain truck, 5+2, 404 gas, tandem lift tag, 63,872 miles - Misc. livestock items, etc. - 1958 IH grain truck, 13½’ box & hoist, 4+2, 6 cyl., 69,000 miles MISC. EQUIPMENT & SHOP ITEMS HARVEST EQUIPMENT & HOPPER BIN - 4 wheel running gear, float tires - 1996 JD 9600 combine, 2440 sep. hrs., 3340 engine hrs., several updates - 400 bu. seed tender, slide in, 2 augers - JD 30’ 930F flex head w/ finger reel, air equipped, exc., shedded - 1000 gal. water tank & pump - 914 JD 6 belt pickup, exceptionally low hrs. - 500 gal. diesel tank w/ pump - Farm King swath roller - Many other items not listed DRILLS & TILLAGE - MK 100-61 Westfield grain auger, low bushels, 32’ IH grain drills, 6” space, drive on transports, dry fert., exc. shape, shedded 2 remotes for hopper, like new - 42’ WilRich field cultivator, new shovels, 2 bar h.d. long tooth harrows, - 8” x 52’ Versatile PTO auger, new gear box complete walking tandems - 7” x 45’ auger w/ tuned Wisconsin gas engine, - 57’ Herman harrow, good teeth new gear box & flighting - 32’ IH 496 tandem disk, cushion gang, good blades, well maintained - 26’ Mayrath auger w/ gas engine - 7x16 IH 700 plow - Hutchinson rotary grain cleaner, 220 elec. - Tyler 7000# PTO fertilizer spreader - 10” Otto jump auger, 220 elec. Your North Central North Dakota Auction Leader! - Friesen 1450 bu. hopper bin w/ air Visit our websites at www.midwestauctions.com/dakota or www.globalauctionguide.com or www.dakotaauctioneers.com call Auction Company for a sale bill.
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Call for bids
CALL FOR BIDS for the Construction of Cypress Drain #3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the County Water Resource District for Cavalier County, North Dakota, will receive sealed bids for the construction of Cypress Drain #3 in northwestern Cavalier County, North Dakota, which construction is located approximately six miles north and east of Sarles, North Dakota. Bids will be accepted at the County Water District Office, Cavalier County Courthouse, in the City of Langdon, North Dakota, until 10:00 AM, on July 23rd, 2020. At that time qualified bids will be opened and read aloud in the County Commissioner’s room at the Cavalier County Courthouse, 901 3rd Street, Langdon, ND 58249. Plans, Drawings and Specifications for the project may be seen and examined at the Office of the Cavalier County Water Resource District, 901 3rd Street, Langdon, North Dakota, during office hours of Monday through Friday. Any person may purchase a set of bidding documents upon a deposit of $100.00 for each set of plans, none of which will be refundable. Each bid is to be submitted on the basis of cash payment and to be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Cavalier County Water Resource District. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bidder’s Bond in the sum equal to five (5) percent of the full amount of the bid, executed by the bidder as principal and
by a surety company authorized to do business in this State, conditioned that if the principal bid is accepted and the Contract awarded to him, he/she within ten (10) days after notice of award, will execute and effect a contract in accordance with the terms of his bid and also a contractor’s bond as required by law and the regulations of the Cavalier County Water Resource District. The bidder’s bond shall be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope together with a copy of the license, or certificate of renewal thereof, issued by the Secretary of State to the bidder. The envelope containing the bid shall be designated “Bid for Cypress 3” upon the outside thereof. The bidders bond and a copy of the contractor’s license shall be in a separate envelope attached to the envelope containing the actual bid. The envelope containing the bidders bond and contractor’s license shall identify the name of the contractor on the outside along with “Bid Bond”. All Contractors bidding must be holders of a license in the class within which the value of the project as herein estimated shall fall. A bidding contractor must be holder of a license qualified for the project for a period of a least ten (10) days prior to the date set for receiving bids, and be eligible to enter into a contract with a governmental agency. No bid will be read or considered which does not fully comply with the above provisions as to bonds
and licenses, and any deficient bid submitted will be resealed and returned to the bidder immediately. If a “Bidder’s Bond” and a copy of the “Contractor’s License” is not enclosed in the separate envelope accompanying the Contractor’s Bid, the Contractor’s Bid will be returned to the contractor unopened. It is necessary to open the Bidder’s Bond envelope to determine sufficiency. The successful bidder will be allowed until December 15th, 2020 to complete the project. The District reserves the right to hold any or all bids, pending determination of acceptance, for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days from the date of the opening. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids without reason. Work consists of approximately 26,513 cubic yards of common excavation, 48 linear feet of 24” CMP, 116 linear feet of 36” CMP, relaying 40 linear feet of existing 36” CMP, 212 linear feet of 42” CMP, 40 linear feet of 57”x38” arch CMP, 136 linear feet of 60” CMP, a 60” flow gate end section, road surface repair, possible seeding of approximately 20 acres, and other incidentals. Dated this: July 7th, 2020 CAVALIER COUNTY WATER RESOURCE DISTRICT By Larry Gellner, Chairman ATTEST: Kensi Breyer, Secretary Jy6,13 _______________________________
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Summons IN DISTRICT COURT, CAVA-
LIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Cindy Moser (a/k/a Cynthia M. Moser, Plaintiff, vs. Patrick McHugh, Rosa McHugh, Dakota Land and Townsite Company, W.J.Mooney Cavalier County, Arthur Sparling, Nellie G. Sparling, Edward Schmeikle, City of Langdon, Olga Schmeikle, Wesley A. Padden, Leone Padden, Thomas G. Padden Robertine Chaput, Ernest Chapl:lt, Victoria Chaput, C.L. 8eiers, Adolph Klein, Hart Hanson (a/k/a Hartvig Hansen), Anne Klein, Howard Iverson, Alice Iverson, Heritage Development, Inc., Kenneth Gellner, Beverly Gellner , Wales Farmers Elevator, Inc., Terry Moser (a/k/a) Terrence M. Moser). Defendants. THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: [¶1] You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the complaint in this action, which is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned an answer or other proper response within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. [¶2] If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.. Dated this 22nd day of June 2020. SILLERS, LAAVEG, & WENZEL Cameron D. Sillers 908 3rd Street Langdon, ND 58249 Telephone: (701) 256-3717
Public Notice
IN DISTRICT COURT, CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Cindy Moser (a/k/a Cynthia M. Moser, Plaintiff, vs. Patrick McHugh, Rosa McHugh, Dakota Land and Townsite Company, W.J.Mooney Cavalier County, Arthur Sparling, Nellie G. Sparling, Edward Schmeikle, City of Langdon, Olga Schmeikle, Wesley A. Padden, Leone Padden, Thomas G. Padden, Robertine Chaput, Ernest Chaput, Victoria Chaput, C.L. Beiers, Adolph Klein, Hart Hanson (a/k/a Hartvig Hansen), Anne Klein, Howard Iverson, Alice Iverson, Heritage Development, Inc., Kenneth Gellner, Beverly Gellner, Wales Farmers Elevator, Inc., Terry Moser (a/k/a) Terrence M. Moser). Defendants. COMPLAINT [¶1] The Plaintiff, for its cause of action, shows the Court that it has an interest in the following described real property situated in the abovenamed county and state, namely: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Auditor’s Lot Five (5) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section Twenty-three (23), Township One Hundred Sixty-one North (161N), Range Sixty West (60W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, thence North upon the East line of Auditor’s Lot Five (5), Fifty feet (50’) to the point of beginning of the tract
to be conveyed; thence North on the East line of Auditor’s Lot Five (5), Eighty-six feet (86’); thence West at right angles Seventy-five feet (75’), thence South at right angles Eightysix feet (86’); thence East at right angles Seventy-five feet (75’) to the point of beginning; (City of Langdon); AND Part of Auditor’s Lot Five (5) described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of said Lot Five (5) measure Seventy-five feet (75’) West along the North line of said Auditor’s Lot Five (5) to the point of beginning; thence due West along the north line of said Auditor’s Lot Five (5) a distance of Forty feet (40’), thence South at right angles a distance of Eighty-six feet (86’); thence due East at right angles a distance of Forty feet (40’); thence due North at right angles a distance of Eightysix feet (86’) to the point of beginning. This being a tract of land Forty feet (40’) by Eighty-six feet (86’). Same being a part of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4), Section Twentythree (23), Township One Hundred Sixty-one North (161N), Range Sixty West (60W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian; (City of Langdon). [¶2] That the Defendants claim certain estates or interests in or lien or encumbrances upon the same, as the case may be, adverse to the Plaintiff. [¶3] That the title of the Plaintiff is superior to that of the Defendants and of anyone unknown claiming to have any interest in the said property. [¶4] WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays as follows:
a. That the Defendants be required to set forth all their adverse claims to the property above described, and that the validity, superiority and priority thereof be determined; b. That the same be adjudged null and void and that they be decreed to have no estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon, said property; c. That this title be quieted as to such claim and that the Defendants be forever debarred and enjoined from further asserting the same; d. That the Plaintiff have such other general relief as may be just. Dated this 22nd day of June 2020. SILLERS, LAAVEG, & WENZEL Cameron D. Sillers 908 3rd Street Langdon, ND 58249 Telephone: (701) 256-3717 Facsimile: (701) 256-3720 Email: csillers@slwlawyers.com Attorneys for the Plaintiff J29,Jy6,13 ________________________________
ance would be paying the cost. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve two culverts in Billings Township which were rusted out, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. The bridge/culvert project in Banner Township was discussed. Johnston stated that the Water Board was checking with Witzel to see when the project would get completed. Johnston informed the commissioners of three more culverts that were needing to be replaced on county roads. There was discussion on the sign post driver that was needing repair and would possibly need to be replaced soon. Greg Goodman asked if anyone had heard from Pembina County regarding the Senator Young Dam. Goodman stated that there was a company doing boring on the dam the past couple weeks. Nobody had heard from Pembina County. Johnston stated he would check with the Water Board to see if they had. Johnston asked the commissioners if they still wanted to do NDLTAP hands-on motor grader training in August. The commissioners were in agreement. Stanley Dick made a motion to advertise for bids for a used 4X4 pickup with 75,000 miles or less, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve a Gaming Site Permit for Langdon Country Club, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the 3-year generator maintenance contract with Cummins, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Leon Hiltner, VSO, met with the commissioners and informed them that he would be resigning at the end of 2020. Hiltner stated he would train the new VSO, if needed. It was decided to put an ad together for the position and review it at the next commission meeting. Vicki Kubat, Recorder, met with the commissioners and requested to purchase another desktop computer for her office with the Document Preservation Fund budget. The quote for the new computer was approximately $1,256.00. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the purchase, seconded by Austin Lafrenz. Kubat stated she would also be getting a quote for a laptop for her office. Greg Fetsch, Sheriff, met with the commissioners and requested a $2/hour increase for the Dispatchers and his Office Deputy for 2021. Fetsch stated they were receiving far more calls than estimated for Towner County. Overall call volume is down so far for the year due to COVID. There was discussion regarding increasing Towner County’s cost for admin from $15,000 to $20,000 to $25,000. Karen Kempert, EM/911 Coordinator, stated she felt the increase should start next pay period. The commissioners suggested reviewing how much the 911 Fund is generating from Towner County and decide how much of the Dispatch pay could be paid from that fund. Fetsch also informed the commissioners that he had hired Shane Gallagher as Chief Deputy Sheriff. Gallagher would be starting in a couple weeks. Greg Goodman suggested getting the Dispatchers set up with
a user name and password for Razor Tracking so they can see where the motor graders and snowplows are in the case of an emergency. Fetsch was in agreement. Steph Welsh, Public Health Nurse, met with the commissioners to discuss the pay for her Administrative Assistant that was hired a year ago. Welsh stated the salary was reduced 15% compared to the former employee in the position, and pointed out the wide array of job duties the position is responsible for. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to increase the salary back to what it was at for the prior employee on July 1, 2020, seconded by Stanley Dick. A roll call vote was taken with all members present voting “yes”. David Zeis was not in attendance to vote. The commissioners continued to review various items related to COVID-19. It was decided to reach out to the Census Bureau and suggest having their employee training in the basement of the Library. Austin Lafrenz stated he would contact them. Workplace assessments were reviewed. Hand sanitizer for the dispensers at each entry was still unavailable and the acrylic barriers were not scheduled to ship until June 22nd. Maximum capacity for the meeting rooms was discussed. It was decided to post maximum capacity of 20 people for the north meeting room and two people in the audience in the commission room. Lisa Gellner, Auditor, stated she would check with Anita Beauchamp, Clerk of Court, on the Law Library to see if the court system would allow it to be used for public meetings. Employee travel was discussed by Steph Welsh, Public Health. It was decided the county employees would not need to wear a mask for two weeks following domestic travel, but they would be encouraged to self-monitor for two weeks and told not to come to work if they are sick. Employees would be required to quarantine for two weeks after international travel (Canada included). It was decided to wait to re-open the county offices until the acrylic barriers arrive. Anitha Chirumamilla, NDSU Extension, met with the commissioners and requested that her Administrative Assistant’s temporary pay be extended through May of 2021. The commissioners asked Chirumamilla to put the request in her budget and they would make the decision when budgets are reviewed. Stanley Dick made a motion, seconded by Austin Lafrenz to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: STANLEY DICK, COMMISSIONERS______________________ 116.71 GABE JOHNSTON, SHERIFF_____ _________________________ 245.00 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., CLERK_ __________________________ 21.49 WEST PAYMENT CENTER, CLERK___________________ 240.60 ES&S, LLC, ELECTIONS___ 123.31 ES&S, LLC, ELECTIONS_____ 9.50 SPORTYS, ELECTIONS______ 37.00 DACOTAH PAPER CO., GENERAL_______________________ 301.54 SHARON LIVINGOOD, GENERAL_______________________ 479.58 HANSEL PLUMBING & HEATING, LLC, GENERAL/SHERIFF___
_________________________ 673.00 SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE CLINIC, GENERAL________________ 129.00 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., GENERAL_____________________ 61.49 QUADIENT LEASING USA INC, GENERAL________________ 891.24 COMPUTER EXPRESS, GENERAL/EMG MGR/RECORDER_____ ________________________1,815.00 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, GENERAL/R&B_________1,991.19 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., GENERAL________ 4,461.82 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL_______________ 1,354.72 LANGDON CITY, GENERAL/ R&B_____________________ 347.66 COUNTRY MEDIA, INC., COMMISH/AUDITOR/ELECTIONS___ ________________________1,360.16 MUNICH ELEVATOR & OIL CO., SHERIFF/R&B___________ 1,444.31 JOSH PLUMMER, SHERIFF_______ _________________________ 310.00 UNIFORM CENTER, SHERIFF____ _________________________ 180.00 SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD., SHERIFF_______________________ 130.00 ROOSEVELT INN & SUITES, SHERIFF_________________ 432.00 GREGORY FETSCH, SHERIFF____ __________________________ 31.50 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, SHERIFF_ __________________________ 38.47 KJS COMPUTER SERVICES, SHERIFF_______________________ 747.82 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, SHERIFF_ _________________________ 105.67 MID-CONTINENT CABLE CO., SHERIFF__________________ 99.57 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., DISPATCHERS________________ 43.49 PHIL WOLD, ROAD & BRIDGE___ __________________________ 40.25 ERLING'S OIL, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE_________________ 1,403.89 SHAWN HALL, FARM - MARKET_ __________________________ 53.02 KEVLOTT TESTING SERVICES, F-M/WEED_______________ 850.00 RICHARD'S WELDING, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE_________ 908.00 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP., ROAD & BRIDGE______ 86.73 BUTLER MACHINERY CO., ROAD & BRIDGE_______________ 1,960.62 WITZEL CONSTRUCTION LLC, FM/R&B________________29,360.50 CLOSE CONSTRUCTION, ROAD & BRIDGE________________ 225.00 DAHL TRUCK & AUTO, ROAD & BRIDGE___________________ 76.58 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, GENERAL/F-M/R&B_____2,189.42 ELECTRIC COMMUNICATIONS INC, EMG MNGR________ 1,995.00 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, EMG MNGR_______________ 36.52 VERIZON WIRELESS, EMG MNGR____________________ 49.24 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, E-911 EXCISE TAX_________ 200.71 NDTC, E-911 EXCISE TAX__ 128.03 WARNE CHEMICAL & EQUIPMENT CO., WEED CONTROL____ _________________________ 715.00 SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD., WEED CONTROL________________ 730.16 COUNTRY MEDIA, INC., WEED CONTROL________________ 140.75 WARNE CHECMICAL & EQUIPMENT CO, WEED CONTROL_____ _________________________ 120.50 NDSU PESTICIDE PROGRAM DEPT 7060, WEED CONTROL____ _________________________ 140.00
Facsimile: (701) 256-3720 Email: csillers@slwlawyers.com Attorneys for the Plaintiff J29,Jy6,13 ________________________________
Cavalier County Commission Proceedings June 16, 2020 On June 16, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session. David Zeis was not in attendance. The courthouse was operating in lockdown at the time of this meeting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To comply with North Dakota open meetings laws, the meeting was live streamed on Facebook. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Nick Moser called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Moser asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. An ad for contracted HR services was reviewed. After making a few changes to the ad, Greg Goodman made a motion to place the ad in the Cavalier County Republican for two weeks, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Stanley Dick discussed the hosting of the NVHSZ, and what the other counties would be expected to pay for hosting next year. The commissioners were in agreement that it should not be any less. The indirect cost funding was also discussed. The commissioners suggested that Lisa Gellner, Auditor, check how much the other two counties will be getting in June for funding from the state and possibly withhold funding for indirect bills that didn’t get paid by the other counties. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the Township Road Miles Certification, seconded by Greg Godman, motion carried. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, brought in bids for gravel on County 7. Stanley Dick made a motion to accept the low bid from Close Construction in the amount of $17.80/yard, totaling $32,040.00, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Karen Kempert, Emergency Manager/911 Coordinator, met with the commissioners and discussed whether or not the motor graders and plow trucks would be purchasing radios to be used on the State-wide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN). The cost for the radios would be $2,400 to $2,500 each, with $1,500 being reimbursed by the state. The commissioners decided to discuss it with the roadmen and get back to Kempert. Comp time balance for one of the roadmen was discussed. Terry Johnston stated he would contact the employee and tell him to get the balance used. Possible future road projects were reviewed which would be submitted to NDACo for future funding. Johnston asked the commission if they wanted KLJ to make plans for the overlay on County 6 in preparation for future funding. It was decided to wait until there was more information available on Prairie Dog Funding. Johnston also informed the commissioners that he had received an estimate of $9,032.00 from 3D Specialties to fix the bridge rail on County 55 that was damaged by a farmer. Johnston stated that the farmer’s insur-
IN DISTRICT COURT, CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Cindy Moser (a/k/a Cynthia M. Moser, Plaintiff, vs. Patrick McHugh, Rosa McHugh, Dakota Land and Townsite Company, W.J. Mooney Cavalier County, Arthur Sparling, Nellie G. Sparling, Edward Schmeikle, City of Langdon, Olga Schmeikle, Wesley A. Padden, Leone Padden, Thomas G. Padden, Robertine Chaput, Ernest Chaput, Victoria Chaput, C.L. Beiers, Adolph Klein, Hart Hanson (a/k/a Hartvig Hansen), Anne Klein, Howard Iver-
Cavalier County Republican son, Alice Iverson, Heritage Development, Inc., Kenneth Gellner, Beverly Gellner, Wales Farmers Elevator, Inc., Terry Moser (a/k/a Terrence M. Moser). Defendants. AFFIDAVIT FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION [¶1] Cameron D. Sillers, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and states as follows: [¶2] That I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of North Dakota and am the Attorney for the Plaintiff in this action. [¶3] That after diligent inquiry, personal service upon the Defendants named above who have not yet been served cannot be made within the State of North Dakota to the best of this affiant’s information, knowledge, and belief. This is based on the return of the Sheriff of Cavalier County stating that he was unable to locate said Defendants and this affiant’s knowledge that some of the above named Defendants are deceased. [¶4] That the present residences of said Defendants are unknown. [¶5] That the relief sought in this action consists wholly in excluding the Defendants from any interest in or lien on real property located in the State as described in the Complaint. Dated this 22nd day of June 2020. Cameron D. Sillers Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of June 2020. Kari M Phillips, Notary Public J29,Jy6,13 ________________________________
JOSH SHORT, WEED CONTROL__ __________________________ 91.55 FORESTRY SUPPLIERS, WEED CONTROL________________ 261.01 ANITHA CHIRUMAMILLA, NDSU EXT._______________ 239.20 TOWNER COUNTY EXTENSION, NDSU EXT.______________ 1,150.00 XEROX CORPORATION, NDSU EXT._____________________ 208.62 ANITHA CHIRUMAMILLA, NDSU EXT.________________ 40.00 JANE HAYEN, NDSU EXT.__ 20.32 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, NDSU EXT.________________ 51.84 VICTOR HECK, VSO________ 10.00 CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER, SOCIAL SERVICES______ 33.00 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, SOCIAL SERVICES________________ 164.46 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, SOCIAL SERVICES________ 588.03 LANGDON CITY, SOCIAL SERVICES____________________ 107.86 READY TALK, SOCIAL SERVICES_ _________________________ 129.31 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, SOCIAL SERVICES________________ 150.00 LEEVERS FOODS, SOCIAL SERVICES_____________________ 35.76 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 183.90 ASKEW FUNERAL HOMES, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_______ 2,000.00 SUSAN K. (FETSCH) CROCKETT, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______ 50.89 LINDA GEISEN, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 50.89 NDEWA, HUMAN SERV. ZONE__ _________________________ 315.00 LITTLE KEEPERS, HUMAN SERV. ZONE___________________4,029.55 ACCUSOURCE, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 56.29 SERI GERSZEWSKI, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 164.02 KEVLOTT TESTING SERVICES, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______ 90.00 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ _________________________ 308.72 ANNIE BENNETT, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 59.43 S&A, INC., HUMAN SERV. ZONE_ _________________________ 160.00 TERRY'S TRUE VALUE, HUMAN SERV. ZONE________________ 7.96 VISA, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ __________________________ 15.00 VERIZON WIRELESS, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 271.60 QUILL CORP, HUMAN SERV. ZONE____________________ 298.64 CONNIE KASTE, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 77.00 JAYNE BROWN, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 56.63 DIANA LAXDAL, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 51.55 TAMMY MCMILLAN, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_______________ 60.38 VISA, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ __________________________ 28.20 At 11:55 a.m., Greg Goodman made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Nick Moser – Chairman Austin Lafrenz – Vice Chairman Greg Goodman Stanley Dick David Zeis Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor Jy13 _______________________________
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED – Bulk truck farm fuel or propane truck driver needed at Farmers Union oil. Duties would include farm deliveries and C-store filling. Home everyday, full benefit package. Apply at Farmers Union in Langdon or call 701-256-5531 or call Joe at 701-370-2022. __________________________ M9Tf
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED – North Prairie Ag is looking for a Class A CDL operator. Duties include but not limited to, transferring grain between locations, hauling to processors, and transporting fertilizer. Nothing over the road all hauling will be local. We offer competitive wages, full health insurance, and a retirement package. Please call Josh in Nekoma HELP WANTED – Part-time C-Store at 949-2722 or email your resume to help needed at Farmers Union in joshs@npacoop.com. Langdon. Flexible hours. Please _________________ Jy13,20,27,A3Bt apply in the office. __________________________ M9Tf HELP WANTED – North Prairie Ag is currently looking for an adminHELP WANTED – North Prairie Ag istrative assistant. The jobs duties is looking for an operations assis- will include but are not limited to tant. Duties include but not lim- maintain paper and electronic filited to grain grading, assisting in ing systems for records, route and loading rail cars/trucks, assist in distribute incoming telephone calls agronomy operations, help main- and mail, use computers for spreadtain our maintenance program, and sheet, word processing, data manother operational duties assigned agement, and other applications, by management. We offer excel- and help generate documents to aid lent pay, train bonuses, full benefit in normal business operations. We package that includes 401k, health/ offer full family health insurance, dental insurance and paid vacation. 401K, paid vacation, and a fun and Please call Josh in Nekoma at 949- healthy work environment. Please 2722 or email your resume to joshs@ send your confidential resume to npacoop.com. Josh Schaefer at joshs@npacoop. _________________ Jy13,20,27,A3Bt com. _________________ Jy13,20,27,A3Bt HELP WANTED – Cavalier County is accepting applications for a HELP WANTED – Langdon High Veterans Service Officer. This posi- School is looking to fill the followtion is part-time with approxi- ing coaching openings for the fall mately 8-10 hours per week; pay 2020 season: elementary girls basdependent on experience. Duties ketball and junior high football. If center on assisting veterans in mat- interested please send a letter of ters pertaining to veteran’s benefits interest to Ethen Askvig at Ethen. and coordinating transportation for askvig@k12.nd.us. medical appointments. Veteran’s _______________________ Jy13,20Bt preference given. Application available online at cavaliercounty. us/employment or by calling the Cavalier County Auditor’s Office at (701) 256-2229. Submit application to Cavalier County Auditor’s Office at 901 3rd St – Ste. #15, Langdon, ND 58249, or use the drop box at Door 1 of the Courthouse, no later than 4:oo pm, July 24, 2020. Cavalier County is an equal opportunity employer. _______________________ Jy13,20Bt
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MISCELLANEOUS – The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District is taking tree orders for spring 2021 plantings. If you are interested in putting in Field Windbreaks, Farmstead Windbreaks, Feedlot Windbreaks, Wildlife planting or plantings to beautify your yard, contact our office. We have cost share programs you may qualify for. Stop by the office or call 701256-2484 ext. 3 if interested in doing a tree planting. Find us on Facebook at Cavalier County SCD. _____________________________Tf
MOVING SALE
MOVING SALE – Holen Moving sale at Leroy Hall. July 10-11 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and July 17-18 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (if needed). Moving sale after 25+ years...this is ONE huge home sale with too many items to list! Everything from furniture, household appliances, full dining room sets, dish sets & silverware, antique dishware, bedroom furniture and bedding, books, men's & women's clothing, gun cabinets, collectibles, Coca-Cola memorabilia, lawn care & garden tools and much, much more! Mark your calendars! ________________________Jy6,13Pd
FOR SALE
FOR SALE – 2 lots for sale. 1900 block 7th St. Langdon. Call 3829376. _____________________________ Tf FOR SALE – Furniture for sale, love seat and matching chair, $125 OBO, leather recliner, $75 OBO. Call George at 370-8291. _________________________ Jy13Pd FOR SALE – 3 bedroom ranch style home close to schools, park, pool, ball fields. Electric heat, garage, 2 bathrooms, finished basement, radon control, deck awning, 2 sheds, large yard, gazebo. Call 2562215 for viewing. ______________________ Jy13,20Pd
FOR RENT
Help Wanted PART-TIME Registered Dental Hygienist
Looking for a motivated, hardworking and friendly registered dental hygienist to join our well established and growing practice. Applicant will work 1-2 days/week, in our Langdon office with opportunity for more hours. Applicant must have current North Dakota license, excellent verbal communication skills, knowledge of dental software and current CPR certification. Pay is DOE and benefits include paid vacations, retirement plans and continuing education credits.
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.
Maple Manor Care Center
Long Term Care Director of Nursing Maple Manor Care Center, a 58 bed skilled nursing facility in Langdon currently has an opening for Director of Nursing We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. You will create and collaborate an efficient work place with attention to quality standards and policies: Applicant requirements: • Current CPR Certificate and RN license in the state of ND. • Experience in a Skilled Long Term setting • Ability to lead and develop nursing staff • Willingness to keep abreast of changing regulations • In depth knowledge of the MDS (Minimum Data Set) • Current computer skills and ability to adapt and educate staff on software upgrades. Applications can be obtained at 1116 9th Ave. in Langdon or contact John at mmoffice@mmcarecenter.com
FOR RENT – Apartment for rent two bedroom with its own laundry and garage. Clean, quiet, and no smoking. $455/month plus heat. Call 701-370-8179. ______________________Jy6,13,20Bt FOR RENT – A very nice basement apartment for rent. Laundry facilities on site, utilties included in rent. No pets, no smoking. Call 370-0002 or 370-1800. _____________________Jy13,20,27Bt FOR RENT – House to rent, 2 bedroom with all appliances. Pet friendly. Available immediately. Call George at 370-8291 or Lucille at 370-3214. _______________________Jy13,20Pd
Want to ADVERTISE in the Cavalier County Republican?
Call Lori at 256-5311
Cards of Thanks
CHRISTIANSON – A big thank you to all who have wished me a speedy recovery and get well wishes, for all the beautiful flowers, phone calls, prayers,cards and yummy food. I know God has been looking after me, caring for me in all my pain and healing. I am so very happy to say I am one of his. I can do all things, through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13. I am now back home after almost 2 weeks in Altru Health System and our wonderful rural hospital CCMH. It is always so nice to get back to your own hospital in Langdon. I am so grateful for the entire staff at Altru and Dr. Janet Lee, my surgeon in
Grand Forks. I am also grateful to the entire staff at CCMH who took such wonderful care of me, doctors, nurses, CNA, PT and OT and good cook. I also want to thank my daughter Lana for coming in and taking care of her dad. She also did my fall housecleaning from top to bottom. Also thanking the rest of my dear family Paul, Jon & Jayme, Ramsey & Brittney, Von, Vernetta, Kale, Tasha & girls, Kody, JLee & girls and Anfernee, Kamry and baby Lincoln. God bless all of you. Also thanks to Warren Wenzel for the phone call. Love you all! Shirley Christianson _______________________________
HELP WANTED
Pembina County Memorial Hospital Flex-time RN/CNA
Wedgewood Manor
Flex time Housekeeper: *Day shift/rotating weekends Full-time Cook SIGN ON BONUS! Full-time LPN/RN $1,200 Full-Time CNAs Full-time/Part-time CNAs $5,000 Full-Time LPN/RN Part/Flex-time RN/LPN Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for more information.
Help Wanted: CNA/Nurse Aide Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon, ND has an opening for a CNA/Nurse Aide position. 24 hours per week working nights & every 3rd weekend & rotating holidays. Night shift differential, competitive pay, and benefit eligible.
Applications can be found and downloaded under the Careers tab at cavaliercountyhospital.com Contact Jamie Nienhuis, CNO or Linda Benoit in HR at 701-256-6127
HELP WANTED: Rural Mail Carrier Rural USPS Mail Carrier position available in Osnabrock starting July 15 or ASAP. Compensation is $55,000 per year minus expenses. This is a 6 year contract six days a week from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. most days. Must be able to pass drug test, must have clean driving record per USPS standards and complete a criminal background check. FOR MORE INFO CALL OR TEXT LEE AT 701-400-6633 OR JEREMY SALAZAR AT 432-257-2183
FARM ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST Northwest Region We are seeking a full-time Farm Accounting Specialist to join our team in our Northwest region. Office location is flexible to our Cavalier, Langdon, Grafton or Grand Forks offices, based on the successful candidate location. In this role, you will develop relationships with our agricultural customers, maintain accurate farm accounting records, market our farm accounting service and educate customers on the importance of good records for successful business planning. If you have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business field and zero to two years of relevant experience; have a strong attention to detail; and possess strong communication skills, apply today!
Apply today!
Closing Date: July 22, 2020, 7p.m. CT For full details and to submit your resume, please visit our website at: www.agcountry.com/careers “We Bring More to Your Table” • EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability
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HELP WANTED DEVELOPMENTAL READING, WRITING and English Instructor. We have a FT, 9 month, benefited, tenure-track teaching position in Wahpeton beginning August 2020. Primary focus will be to teach developmental reading, writing and English courses and provide tutoring services to students as a part of the NDSCS Academic Services Center. Screening begins Immediately applications accepted until filled. Benefits include: Health/Life Insurance, Retirement, EAP, Sick Leave, Tuition Waiver, Spouse/ Dependent Tuition Discount, etc. For a complete posting or to apply go to: www.ndscs. edu/hr/ Interested candidates must submit the online application. EOE
LA RINASCENTE PASTA in Hope, ND is looking for a full time mechanic. We have a 401K with company match, BCBS health insurance with dental and vision. Paid holidays and vacations. Pay is DOE. You can apply online at Larinpasta.com, send your resume to La Rinascente Pasta, PO Box 190 Hope, ND 58046, or stop by 808 Natali Drive in Hope. For any questions you can reach Todd at 701-945-2905. ANYONE CAN RUN STATEWIDE with HELP WANTED ads in all the newspapers of N.D. with the NorthSCAN program! $160 /25 words / all ND papers. NDNA, 701223-6397. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FURNITURE STORE FOR SALE in Stanley, North Dakota. Successful store with wide trade area in the Bakken oil region. Owner will assist in transition. Contact: steve@ springanfurniture.com or 701-629-1352.
FINANCIAL SERVICES SAVE YOUR HOME! Are you behind paying your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification? Is the bank threatening foreclosure? CALL Homeowner’s Relief Line! FREE CONSULTATION! 855-504-4680.
AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 701809-7415.
SERVICES FOR HIRE NEED NEW FLOORING? Call Empire Today® to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 844-859-6628.
HEALTH/MEDICAL ATTENTION: OXYGEN USERS! Gain freedom with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator! N o m o re h e a v y t a n k s a n d re f i l l s ! Guaranteed Lowest Prices! Call the Oxygen Concentrator Store: 701-404-5994. (24/7)
EDUCATION/TRAINING TRAIN AT HOME TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in months! Call 701-929-9679. (M-F 8am-6pm ET) COMPUTER & IT TRAINING PROGRAM! Train ONLINE to get the skills to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Grants and Scholarships available for certain programs for qualified applicants. Call CTI for details! 701-929-9679 (M-F 8am-6pm ET).
LAND AUCTIONS 320 ACRE TOWNER CO ND Land Auction. Tues. Aug. 4, 10AM, Riediger Family, Sellers, Live & Online Bidding. Call Nikolaisen Land Company 844-872-4289. nikolaisenlandcompany.com ANNOUNCEMENTS N E W A U T H O R S WA N T E D ! Page Publishing will help you self-publish your own book. FREE author submission kit! Limited offer! Why wait? Call now: 866331-7577.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ND FARM LAND Values surge upward. Are you selling or renting? Pifer’s Auction and Farm Land Management. Bob Pifer 701-371-8538. Kevin Pifer 701.238.5810. Free valuation.
BOY SCOUT COMPENSATION FUND Anyone that was inappropriately touched by a Scout leader deserves justice and financial compensation! Victims may be eligible for a significant cash settlement. Time to file is limited. Call Now! 844-347-7225.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE LOOKING FOR THE most complete listing of ND Media? Get the ND Media Guide for Only $25! Call 701-223-6397, ND Newspaper Association.
MISCELLANEOUS WE MAKE IT easy to place an ad in one or all the North Dakota newspapers. One order, one bill, one check. We provide the ad design and tear sheets. Call the North Dakota Newspaper Association, 701-2236397.
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By Rita Maisel
My Purse is Found! Four plus weeks after I began hunting for my purse, ironically in the front seat of my cousin’s white car, he found the purse, which had made its way to the back seat of that car. He returned it with identity cards, check blanks, money and keys intact. My car had been repaired in the days after the purse had “vanished” so I had continued to search “everywhere” after returning his car to its normal home. Later we realized both of us had sat on the passenger side of his car in the meantime and never noticed the baggie purse caught under or behind the seat divider. On a second inspection he also found my mask in the same vicinity. North Dakota windy days had been blamed for that loss. Thank you to all who helped search, offered advice and good wishes. Pandemic Testing Late Thursday afternoon Karen Kempert, emergency lady for Cavalier County, was delivering “new” posters for virus testing on Monday. I happened to be doing something at
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our church at the time, and knowing my age group she gave me instructions that I should be there and to contact the public health office for details. Many offices were closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday – difficult to contact. The poster had an e-mail which you could contact to register early, but currently we have no public access computers available. When I tried using a borrowed laptop without instructions, their website refused my registration. Not knowing what I had done wrong, plus trying hard to avoid messing with someone else’s computer, put me in the “unregistered line” that moves more slowly. The story that follows includes the details people who did not go for testing have asked about, hoping it might help them feel prepared in case they have to be tested later. Original instructions were that it takes 15 minutes for the test which is correct except that if the line is long it takes longer. It was suggested that I start early and bring bottled water with ice in it – good advice for hot days. Seeing no orange cones used for marking the line at the designated corner, I ran a couple of errands and came back to find a friendly National Guard member who pointed down the road, now lined with cones at intersections, and drive until I would
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find a sign. After initial questioning I was told to “follow a red pick up”. It was then about 11:45. We got to the corner by the search and rescue garage around 1 p.m. – time enough to read my mail, write checks for this month’s bills, note that every third car in the speedier registered line was white and each car window had a left arm hanging out wearing a wrist watch which the drivers would consult from time to time. No one waved at friends or shouted greetings. At various points we were asked to give our birth dates. At search and rescue they also asked for driver’s licenses and a guardsman with a computer asked the registration questions. Others asked health questions about underlying conditions while the swab messenger held your test supplies. By that time the red pickup had departed, and I was to follow the messenger to a special doctor/nurse who did the test which was relatively painless. The next stop gave you reading material and the last stop (near St. Alphonsus Church) told you to turn left and have a good day. By that time it was 1:20. My overall reaction was that the whole experience, which several told me they dreaded so did not take part in, went smoothly and for all practical purposes painlessly. The National Guard personnel and the nurses and doctors taking part were all very friendly and professional. We moved often enough that the cars could keep running, and I saw no one get out and walk around to stretch their legs because they were bored. I learned later in the day that the reason my registration efforts had not gone through is that some e-mail accounts not active during the pandemic months had been suspended by servers and results of the test might be delayed and have to come by snail mail. From Fjord to Flatland Last week the Cavalier County Library received a new book, which is the history of the Myrah, Velo and Knudson families, compiled in part by descendants in the Mayville and Fargo area. Neither the librarians nor I recognized the author or the sender of the book which is now part of the North Dakota collection. Included in the stories are descendants and references to Union and families named Nielson (later Nelson), Grinager, Koppang, and Throndset.
That last group of names are all featured in the Milton Centennial book, so I read those sections together and found some of the same family pictures in both books. The Knudson line may have ties to Langdon, Walhalla and Vang, but I did not know enough background to make the match. Readers who share any of those family lines may want to check this book. In 1871 ten young single men from the same church parish in Norway set out for America apparently by way of Canada and came to Spring Grove, Minnesota, where they had Knudson relatives. In 1879 three of these men boarded a train in Minnesota for Fargo, and then, because the rail line did not yet extend to Mayville, set out to walk the 60 miles to where homestead land was available. Part of the land nearer Fargo was at that time bonanza land so homesteaders had to go beyond that point to stake their claims. They passed the homes of other destitute settlers but eventually reached that goal, and Mons Knudson, a blacksmith, set up his shop. His wife’s sisters were early residents near Union. Music For Today Last week Pastor Rebecca mentioned a timely hymn known under more than one title but officially known as “Canticle of the Turning.” My first memory of this song set to the music “Star of County Down” (an old Irish air) is that it was played and sung as part of the centennial of the Irish Rebellion. Since the composer was Rory Cooney, a very good Irish name, and the words of the hymn in later verses speak of leaving no stone unturned and tyrants falling from power, the rebellion theme is strong. In actual fact the melody is old, but the words were written in 1990 by a composer who probably is still alive. He wrote this particular piece as part of an Advent mass paraphrasing the Magnificat from Luke 1, Mary’s response to her wonder and faith in God at the birth of Christ. The hymn appears in several current or newer protestant hymnals under the copyright of GIA Publications noted for music and liturgies introduced as part of the Vatican II era. On all levels it is a beautiful song with messages for a world in turmoil and protest. The opening line and sometimes title is “My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout”. A second hymn, “Lift Every Voice
and Sing,” available in most present day hymnals, is one that starting soon may be heard played at football games and other national events. That song began as a poem written by James Weldon Johnson in 1899 and used in 1900 as a poem recited by 500 black children on Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday. That event featured Booker T. Washington as the guest speaker and Theodore Roosevelt, who was new on the American political scene. James Weldon Johnson was born in Florida to parents who had a chance to be educated and wanted the same for their children. James struggled to go to college and spent time as a young man teaching “in the back woods of Georgia” among the descendants of former slaves who had no educational rights. Their plight became his life-long cause. His mother, a musician, had been raised in the Bahamas and taught her sons, who later went on to be musicians in their own right composing songs and musical plays for Broadway and becoming part of a movement known as the Harlem Renaissance. Theodore Roosevelt knew the Johnsons both in New York and in Georgia where Roosevelt’s mother had grown up. They shared political leanings in that James Weldon Johnson, also a lawyer and college professor, served in the consulates in Venezuela and Nicaragua under Roosevelt’s administration as well as representing the U.S. in Haiti. Southern judges frequently issued a death sentence to blacks arrested for minor reasons. Johnson led the fight for an anti-lynching law which passed but was often ignored in southern states. In 1905, the poem was adapted as a hymn with stirring music by J. Rosamond Johnson, younger brother of James Weldon. Hymnals vary about this date with some giving 1905 and others 1920 or 1921, a date their denomination chose to include the song in their hymnals. By 1920 James Johnson and his wife, Grace, as well as other family members were active in the NAACP which he led into the 1930s. Singing the song at civil rights gatherings gave it the title “the black national anthem”. Essentially the words are fitting for descendants of immigrants everywhere. A car-train crash resulted in his death in 1938. His writings live on particularly in the collection known as “God’s Trombones”.
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Dr. “Trey” Emerson, M.D.
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Megan Overby, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
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Mark Hill, NP
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