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Monday, July 5, 2021
Number 27
Shopping local helps everyone in your community When you make a purchase at a store, do you ever stop to think about where your money goes? When you look at the receipt, are you ever curious to find out where and how your tax dollars are spent, or do you chalk it up to the government using your funds on agendas you have no control over? While it’s easy to become frustrated when seeing a portion of your money go into taxes, shopping locally ensures that your contribution stays in the community. That’s why it’s so important to show your support to local business by being a consistent customer for them. Rather than buying online and having items delivered, get some fresh air by personally visiting the store and making your money work toward your neighborhood’s growth. Check out how your area’s tax flow is positively enhanced simply by buying from locally owned businesses. BUILD LOCAL COMMUNITIES In most cases, areas that charge sales taxes divide the earnings between the state and local communities. Regions that are positively impacted include counties, cities, and special districts. According to the Tax County Policy, sales taxes
account for about 10% of all gained revenue. Most of the expendable income is used toward improving roadways by repairing potholes or other defects. Citizens also gain safety and recreational benefits due to the development of bicycle paths and public park maintenance. BENEFIT INSTITUTIONS
sales tax collections like police and fire departments. They receive funding to purchase new safety equipment, K-9 units, and updated vehicles. HELP A NEIGHBOR One of the most significant contributions from collecting sales taxes is programs that benefit community members who struggle financially. With the
Many of your local institutions rely on your dollars being spent in the area. Collected taxes are often used to fund state education for grades K-12 and higher education. The revenue collects supplies for classes, making building upgrades, and training programs to increase teacher awareness. Some emergency services also benefit from local
support of the federal government, states often fund health insurance for families. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, tax-driven programs aid about 74 million low-income children, parents, older adults, and those with disabilities every month. Business and the Community Through hiring employees to
by some attendees with these questions being asked: How is the city losing money? Isn’t this double dipping? Where’s this money going to come from when businesses leave? Board member Jim Rademacher spoke saying he’s been hearing from people that shared space has been getting charged twice or more and shared space vs. two different entities should be different. If multiple businesses share a front door, bathroom, and dumpster that maybe it should be one bill. Examples like Keystone Chiropractic and Park River Dental sharing space should be charged once, but businesses like TR Waind and Ottertail Power Co. are in one building but two different entities. Conversation started concerning the sanitation department and how they could potentially lower the garbage bill. Possible garbage weighing may be a study that needs to be done to provide fair cost. The city agreed that they would brainstorm and revisit garbage options. Several businesses were upset they’ve been paying $33.50 for garbage with no dumpster to dump, and they need to receive these services if they are paying for them. Lawrence Henry suggested that new construction be metered accordingly as Lance Schill had requested 6 meters and was denied.
Nowatzki said that the city needs to recoup money somewhere, and they would have to add $3-$4.00 on to residents' bills by not charging businesses like this. He continued to explain to the attendees that because the businesses are upset about their costs, if the city doesn't follow the ordinancehundreds of people will come to the meeting and be upset. An attendee suggested if it’s a budget issue with the city, then it should be a community problem, not soul reliance on businesses and maybe come to an agreement to lower these multiple bills and potentially revamp city billing. After all the discussion and concerns, the 2nd reading did not occur, and options will be looked into with input from community and commission members. Moving on with the meeting the departments presented their reports. The street department is doing normal business for this time of year. Fire Department is waiting on a bid for concrete outside the bay. Water and Sewer said the usage is down now that we’ve received some rain. Rural water was asked to attend but were unable to come. Spruce Valley is done with work underground, and Strata will be doing the concrete work. Langdon Activity Center is finishing nailing in cont. on page 3
giving back to their communities, local business owners play a formative role in shaping the region around them. Many local small businesses are operated by people who grew up in the community and decided to open their shop or service in their hometown. This instantly gives residents a personal connection with the owner and employees and creates a trusting relationship when offering knowledge about their product. When you spend your money within their doors, think of it as neighbors helping neighbors. Small businesses are often considered the backbones of their communities. According to the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, when $100 is spent locally, $58 remains in the area to boost the economy. In contrast, if the same amount of money is paid at a chain store, the local area typically only keeps about $33. Find out other ways that local business owners help the region in which they operate. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Since many small business owners live and work in the community, they are likely to volunteer during local events, cont. on page 2
Langdon City Commissioners hear from business owners Pembina County Fair set for July 8-10 By Kristi Mostoller Republican Writer
The Langdon City Commission met for their scheduled meeting Monday, June 28th at 6:00 p.m. Around 30 people, most concerned about the multiple commercial accounts, were in attendance. Mayor Jerry Nowatzki opened with a statement in regards to the multiple commercial accounts. He informed the room that the ordinance is not new and had been in effect since the 80s. He stated there’s been very little input from the businesses and only complaints. He requested questions from the attending public be directed to him with only positive and useful information and a time limit of 3 minutes. Nowatzki then explained the ordinance in detail on the white board. It was explained that the property owners with business renters will get billed $95 for the property itself and another $68 per renting business. Owners with leases will be grandfathered in until leases are up and rental costs can be renegotiated. The ordinance is to be addressed with different verbiage from comments concerning the ordinance not saying like businesses or no minimum water fee for renters. It was discussed that with the budget structure, the city will be losing money on this. Concerns were raised
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When making your summer plans, be sure to include the Pembina County Fair, July 8-10. A short venture to Hamilton will be worth the trip for all ages. Not only is it full family fun, but it’s free to enter. Wristbands for rides will be for sale along with side games
and food vendors. Evening events will also have a fee (4 & under free, 5-11 $10.00, 12 & over $15.00). Growing up, the Pembina County Fair was a special trip to ride “The Zipper”. It was the ride all the kids were excitedly scared to take on- sitting in the two person cages flipping and spinning till your eyes go sideways. Mighty Thomas Carnival rides will be coming
with The Zipper and more. Carnival rides will be running 5:00-10:00 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. The commercial and fine arts building will be open for viewing throughout the weekend as well. Scott Hartje has been on the board for six years but has been involved in the Pembina County Fair since he was a kid in 4-H. For 4-H members, the
fair isn’t just about the rides and food - it lets their ag abilities shine. What kid wouldn’t want to brag about having best in show livestock? This keeps our young generations educated and thriving for future career paths. Scott said his favorite part of the fair is that it’s a great summer event, getting together with friends
Celebrating Our Independence
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Civic Meetings Cavalier County Commission Tuesday, July 6, 1:00 p.m. Cavalier County JDA Wednesday, July 7, 7:30 a.m. Cavalier County Water Resource Board Thursday, July 8, 8:00 a.m. Langdon City Commission Monday, July 12, 6:00 p.m. Langdon Airport Authority Wednesday, July 14, 5:00 p.m. This information provided as a public service by the Cavalier County Republican.
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Shop local ___________________________________________________continued from Page 1 sponsor youth’s sports teams, nies and solve problems with lent ways to familiarize yourself and mentor other entrepre- innovative solutions, the entire with small business owners and neurs. A recent report from community wins. Prices must contribute to their operation by Small Business Trends also remain competitive to stay rel- committing to shop locally. shows that about 52% of opera- evant to consumers, and ownMEET UNIQUE CHARACtion owners donate to charity, er-operators will continue to TERS with 90% of their contributions reinvent their current products As you navigate a locally benefiting local causes. or services and push the enve- owned store or restaurant, you E N V I R O N M E N T A L L Y lope to create a more enjoy- will begin trusting the owners FRIENDLY able experience. When you’re and employees with their experIn many areas, locally owned in the doors of a locally owned tise. You may also notice that a businesses set up shop in the business, you can ensure that relationship with other regulars downtown area of their com- you’ll be treated to top-tier will build over your like-minded munity. Owners cause less im- customer service. The experts views. Try to be open to new pact on the environment by in charge of the shop must be experiences and rubbing shoulrevitalizing historic landscapes, well-versed in their product ders with others who frequent updating to energy efficient to remain competitive against the businesses. Having a vast appliances, and upgrading other retailers, and their profes- network of unique characters in lighting systems rather than sionalism shows. If you want to your life can open the door to building new structures. The En- feel respected and have all your unexpected opportunities. vironmental Protection Agency questions answered, shopping ORDER CUSTOM GOODS suggests that clusters of small locally is a safe bet. When you can’t find what businesses in a walkable area Especially if you’re new to the you’re looking for locally, ask an can reduce car usage while en- area, the local knowledge can employee if they can special orcouraging green transportation be a significant contributor to der the item. Many vendors can modes like walking or bicycling. finding your way around. As you pull inventory from partners Buying local also cuts down on shop, start a conversation about across the country or custom demand for industrial produc- your recent move and ask about create the product that fits your tion, which is responsible for the community. Someone excit- needs. If you’re not in a hurry, about 50% of the pollution in ed about your visit will be more avoid ordering from a big-box the United States. willing to make personal time e-commerce website to keep CREATES LOCAL COMPETI- and share hidden gems around your money at home and supTION the neighborhood that are also port your local businesses. When businesses strive to locally owned. compete with other compaHere are some other excelPembina County Fair ________________________________________continued from Page 1 and family. The fair has been a livestock barn at 9:30 p.m. Bring you won’t want to miss. Kids tradition for Scott and his family your blankets and enjoy! day will have all kinds of activialong with many families since Come Friday for the pie sale, ties from petal pulls to zucchini it started 128 years ago. and stay for these fun events. car races. Bring your littles and To start the weekend, on Friday, July 9th, is Military/Law try out for Little Miss Pembina Thursday, July 8th, “Ag Day” is Enforcement Day where, with County or come and get some open to the public. Ag Day in- ID, military/law enforcement tasty treats at the bake sale. cludes a Farmers Market, Tractor will get free entry into the Loo- There will be options for all Parade, and the 7:00 p.m. rodeo ny Lutherans, horse racing, and kinds and age groups. Finishwith horse racing and barrel barrel racing at 7:00 p.m. That ing the event strong, the band racing. Education for grain bin same day a local military band Confederate Railroad will take safety will also be available; will be on the free stage at 5:00 the stage at 7:00 p.m. with a big we’ve lost many good farmers p.m. Throughout the day there firework show at 10:00 p.m. to to grain bin accidents, and pre- will be 4-H activities including wrap up 2021 Pembina County vention is never a waste of time. showmanship round robin and Fair- a tradition for all to enjoy Nothing says country like end- a grill challenge. YUM! that has so much to offer. ing the day with a movie in the Saturday, July 10th, is the day
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Threshermen’s Breakfast June 20 – Cavalier County Museum June 20 – Cavalier County Museum LASD Foundation Golf Tourney June 19 – Langdon Country Club June 19 – Langdon Country Club Tour De Rendezvous Bike Race June 26 Start and finishJune at Boyd 26 Block Plaza
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Frost Fire Summer Theatre "Marvelous Wonderettes" Starts June 26 Starts June 26
HARD TIMES (2) ID kiosks for 21 yrs. & older
Brickmine Pro Motoclimb July 2 July 3 – Softball Fields Community Fireworks July 3 – Softball Fields 25/26th Annual Rendezvous July 22 Region Music Fest July 16-17 St. Alphonsus School 100th Celebration July 16-17 July 16-17 Tractor Pull July July 18 – West side of 16-17 Dan’s Car Wash, 1 p.m. NDSU LREC & Northern Canola July 18 –Association West side Field of Dan’s 1 p.m. Growers DaysCar& Wash, Golf Tourney July 22 Missoula Children’s Theater July“Emperor’s 23, 7 p.m. New JulyClothes” 24, 2 p.m. July 23, 7 p.m. • July 24, 3 p.m.
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• CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALES - All Day, Main Street • ND DEPT. OF HEALTH POP-UP VACCINE CLINIC, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • KIDDIE PARADE, 10 a.m. • PET CONTEST, 10:30 a.m. – Rat & Sarah emceeing • FIRE & EMS TRUCKS & PERSONNEL, Main Street, 10:30 a.m. – noon • FOOD VENDORS - Main Street • KIDS PEDAL PULL - Main Street, FREE Registration 11:30 a.m., ages 4-11 • CHICKEN BINGO - 4 p.m., Main Street rendezvousregionrodrun.webs.com • HARD TIMES - 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m., Boyd Block Stage Check facebook for updates • FIREWORKS! Saturday -10 a.m. - Noon - FREE sidewalk chalk & jumpropes for kids of all ages *While supplies last
St. Alphonsus School 100th Celebration
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Friday, July 16 – Ice Cream Social 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 17 – School tours, lunch, music & family fun 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Mass with the Bishop, 4 p.m. Pig Roast Supper following Mass, sponsored by the SAS Foundation, 5-7 p.m.
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5 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Closed 6 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Osnabrock 6 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 7 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 7 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Run 8:45-10:45 a.m. 7 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - OCLC Frost Fire Trip 9 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m. 12 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 13 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 14 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 14 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m. 14 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Run 8:45-10:45 a.m. 14 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 16 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m. 16 – Fireman’s Dinner, Activity Center, 5-8 p.m. 16-17 – St. Alphonsus 100th School Celebration 17 – Music Fest, Main Street 17 – Free kids movie at the ROXY, Happy Feet, 2 p.m. 19 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 20 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 21 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 21 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m. 21 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 21 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Run 8:45-10:45 a.m. 22 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Osnabrock 23 – Missoula Children’s Theater performance, St. Alphonsus, 7 p.m. 23 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m. 24 – Missoula Children’s Theater performance, St. Alphonsus, 3 p.m. 26 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 27 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 28 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Run 8:45-10:45 a.m. 28 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 30 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m.
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City commission ______________________________________________continued from Page 1 the new floor; a bid for the new and potential asphalt work by COVID-19 and can be used for front desk counter came in from August 19th. The city agreed to water and sewer projects and Langdon Building Center at the new schedule without an broadband costs. $1,000 as it is a custom fit. The end date depending on perforDan Fisher attended the Sheriff's office is working on the mance and if progress is being meeting and talked about a budget and busy with street made. The board wants to set project that will be coming up dances. Sanitation is hoping to up weekly conference calls to that he was familiar with back burn their wood pile soon and Moore Engineering to assess when he worked full-time on would like to have the fire de- schedule and progress being the water board. After discuspartment water it down once made. The city also agreed to sion, it was believed the Prairie it’s done burning to ensure no talk to rural water before an of- Dog Fund could be used for the spreading. Tom Beauchamp ficial vote on the project. project when it comes. Fisher also informed the commissionJohn Metzger was approved just wanted to give the heads ers that high winds a few weeks to operate a gun range for con- up to plan accordingly with back caused some damage to ceal and carry classes 1 and 2. A funds. the sanitation building; the permit will be issued to Metzger The fireworks show for the damages were the same as the for one year, and he can reap- Evangelical Church was apdeductible, so it was paid. ply annually. Participants in the proved as long as there’s no The city auditor reported the classes will also have to sign burn ban which is believed to auditors have been here for a waiver before firing at the not be an issue. If so, at a prea couple days and are almost gun range that will be under vious meeting, it was approved done with 2019 then will keep Metzger’s supervision. they could move the show date rolling into 2020. It is likely a Commissioner Crockett pre- if necessary. special meeting will be set up sented information from repThe next meeting will be to go over the budget once it resentative David Monson. The Monday, July 12th at 6:00 p.m. is finished. RoxAnne Hoffarth Local Fiscal Recovery Fund will has also been doing Vanguard be automatically dispersed to training. cities and counties without apUnfinished business started plication. The City of Langdon with the city road construction is to receive $250,000; Munich Phase 1 was scheduled to be $29,000; Osnabrock $18,000; finished July 2nd and has not and Cavalier County will receive started. It was proposed a new $700,000. These funds are for schedule for a July 18th start government services related to
Un-named Rooster Chronicles
by Heather Duerre of Walhalla Update on the latest farm battle: Today, I finished all the other chores first, saving my confrontation with “un-named rooster” until the end... Mike had suggested I not shoot him in the barn, so I picked my weapon of choice- spade shovel. I approached the fence much like the scene from Rocky when he was training, only I didn’t climb any stairs, and Eye of the Tiger was only playing in my head... and only the chorus because that’s all I know... anyways, once I got to the fence, I had a very stern conversation with “un-named rooster”. I told him he could keep guarding his ladies and let me get the eggs and our relationship could be mended. The other option? Well, I could tell he didn’t like that one. I opened the gate with my shovel out front. He came at me, so I stepped out and closed
it quickly. I wanted him to believe I was scared...then I had a moment and I said “self, this is a rooster, you can’t let a rooster rule your life! You take your shovel, and you chase him out the back door to outside.” So, I opened the gate one more time and darted for the back door to open it in the hopes I could ease him outside. That’s when the real problem started. I opened the door, and two goat heads popped through. Now I was off my guard. I had a shovel in one hand and my leg kicking at the goats to get them back out. With my cat like reflexes, I quickly shut the door and twirled around to stop “un-named rooster” from tearing me apart. I quickly realized my plan was not going to work, so I retreated. I did not collect my eggs but only because I decided losing my life was not worth it. Tomorrow will be a new day, and I think I will choose a pitchfork for my weapon. Pretty sure when I told this to “un-named rooster” he tinkled a little. I have him right where I want him...
International Peace Garden brings back Garden of the Week The International Peace Garden (IPG) is happy to announce that it will be hosting its 2nd Annual Garden of the Week program. All gardens wanted, big and small; homes, businesses, patios, apartments, and more are welcome and gardeners are encouraged to submit photos of their garden space. Submissions can include flower gardens, container gardens, raised beds, as well as vegetable gardens. Each week, June through August, IPG will be selecting one U.S. and one Canadian garden to highlight and share online. To make sure the whole neighborhood knows about their green thumb, selected gardeners will be sent a sign to display in their yard. Melinda Goodman, Director of Marketing & Communications for the IPG commented, “Last year was a huge success and we received so many photos of gardens from around North Dakota and Manitoba.” Goodman continued, “It’s exciting to see so many people getting outside and enjoying creating beautiful garden spaces. As a public garden we understand the importance of encouraging more gardening and
hope our Garden of the Week program will continue to inspire more people to test their green thumb and explore gardening as a hobby.” To participate, IPG asks you to “Like” International Peace Garden on Facebook and Instagram and tag IPG in your garden photos or submit them via Facebook Messenger. All submissions whether they are featured or not will qualify to win an International Peace Garden Annual Membership good for 2022. For more information about the International Peace Garden, visit www.peacegarden.com. About the International Peace Garden: The International Peace Garden is a 2400-acre garden and recreation area known for its iconic formal gardens, world class succulent and cactus Conservatory, and unique sculptures and recreation access located on the international border. Celebrating 86 years of peace and friendship between the United States and Canada, the International Peace Garden is a yearround destination that serves as an example of cooperation around the world.
Killing weeds It's time of the season where you will be seeing planes spraying the fields. This one was spotted last Tuesday east of Langdon spraying a canola field. Photo by Lori Peterson.
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North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department and State Historical Society of North Dakota reveal passport program The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department and the State Historical Society of North Dakota are excited to announce the North Dakota Passport. The goal of the new program is to help residents and out-of-state travelers make the most of their visits to recreational and historical sites throughout the state. This program is similar to other programs at state and national levels that have been popular among travelers. The North Dakota Passport is an all-in-one guide to adventure as users collect stamps at 37 featured destinations, varying from state parks and recreation areas to state historic sites and museums. All 37 locations have a designated outdoor Passport Station where users can transfer the stamp with a crayon. Additionally, staffed locations have a stamp available in park offices, visitor centers, or museums. “Last year, the state parks saw a significant increase in visitation, and many first-time users found
enjoyment in outdoor recreation and realized the importance of the parks. We hope this program continues to inspire new users and helps long-time visitors experience the state parks and recreation areas in new ways,” said Andrea Travnicek, North Dakota Parks & Recreation Director. “With rising interest in outdoor recreation and road trips, it’s the perfect time to launch this adventure guidebook in support of tourism and economic growth in communities near the state parks and across the state.” The North Dakota Passport can be purchased at 13 state parks and 11 state historic sites and state museums. The Passport is also available for purchase online through both agencies’ websites. The 88page spiral-bound book has a durable, waterproof cover and comes with four crayons and a drawstring backpack, making it easy to keep in the family vehicle or carry along on the trail. In addition to space for stamps, the North Dakota Passport
includes fun facts and must see and do checklists for each location. “Our state historic sites and museums and their surrounding communities make great road trip destinations for families,” said State Historical Society Director Bill Peterson. “People might be surprised to discover all of the hidden gems and unusual history stories in our own backyards at our 59 historic sites, as well as the outdoor activities, walkability of the grounds, variety of trails, and views of stunning landscapes throughout the state. For more information and a complete list of participating locations, visit parkrec.nd.gov/passport. The mission of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is to offer a diversity of recreation opportunities and sustainably manage resources. The mission of the State Historical Society of North Dakota is to identify, preserve, interpret, and promote the heritage of North Dakota and its people.
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Upside Down Under By Marvin Baker
The legend of Minnewaukan As we consider unusual phenomenon in North Dakota’s history, Devils Lake has to be right up there toward the top. We’ve heard a lot of stories over the years, most having to do with the lake’s continued rise that keeps swallowing up farmland and parts of surrounding communities and tribal property. What many people outside of Devils Lake may not know is that in 1934, Devils Lake was nearly empty, and Pres. Franklin Roosevelt spoke at a spot that now has water nearly 60 feet deep. The deepest part of the lake that same year was 2 feet. Imagine that, an average rise in the water level of almost a foot a year over the past 85 years. More amazing is that in reality, the lake started its rapid rise in 1993. It’s no wonder the lake was dry in the ‘30s. After four straight years of drought, followed by four straight years of average precipitation, we can see why. Local historians say this high-water level period is the second rise of the lake in recorded history. It is said that long before statehood, back around the time of the Civil War when Dakota Territory was being established, another such rise in the water level took place. That time it was Cavalry scouts, railroad workers and surveyors who noticed the change. Before that it was the Sioux Indian tribe. In fact, the name Minnewaukan, translates to “spirit water” or “mysterious water”, and this is where the community of Minnewaukan got its name. Devils Lake, on the other hand, is so named because of the same “spirit water,” but when the area was being populated, settlers misinterpreted the name to mean “bad spirit,” naming the lake and the community Devils Lake after the legendary “bad spirit.” So, there is good reason the lake is called “spirit water.” Legend has it that a group of Chippewa were camped on the west side of the lake near present-day Minnewaukan. Since the Sioux and Chippewa were constantly at war, a war party of Sioux left the east shore of Devils Lake in a raft, crossed the lake, and routed the Chippewa. When they got back to the water, they boarded their raft and headed for the east shore but a monster,
much like the Loch Ness monster in Scotland, rose up out of the water, capsizing the boat they were in. The legend tells us that the Sioux war party was swallowed up, not by the monster but by the waves created by the monster, and they were drowned to avenge what the Sioux did to the peaceful Chippewa. As the legend is described, it may have lost some of its translation over a period of more than 300 years. A timeline isn’t really identified except for reference of the story in 1641 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., but the description of the sea monster coming out of the water in the fashion it did and creating the waves it did, would indicate a highwater level to support such a large serpent, or some phenomenon of that magnitude. When the railroad was built through Devils Lake in 1883, locals used the sea monster theme to attract settlers and tourists to the area. An article in a 1908 edition of the Grand Forks Herald describes a large fish roughly 12 feet long, completely black with horns sticking out either side of its head. There’s a copy of that article hanging on a wall in a Devils Lake restaurant. The sea monster, the fish, maybe just a violent storm, whatever it was, only reinforces what hydrologists have suspected. Ever since the glacial period some 10,000 years ago, that lake has risen and fallen numerous times. Regardless of legends of a sea monster, perhaps it’s the lake itself that is the “sea monster.” The U.S. Geological Survey has records of the level of the lake dating back to June 1867 when it was at 1,438 feet above sea level. By 1890, the level had fallen to 1,424 feet and by 1934 it was down to its all-time low in recorded history, 1,402 feet. If you think about the dramatic shift in water level since 1993 and the changes that were forced to be made to save North Dakota’s 10thlargest city, even in modern times, we could call Devils Lake “mysterious water.” Most of us know the lake is essentially a large “salad bowl” so all water around it drains into it but doesn’t really have any place else to go, except into nearby Stump Lake. What continues to baffle science is where is all that water coming from? Calculations are often made about rainfall and snow melt and even water pumped into the lake, but it doesn’t mathematically support the rise in the elevation of the lake. Mysterious water indeed. It will continue to baffle us.
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“Ratifying the Constitution: Democracy in Action” On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the proposed Constitution. This was an act for the ages because it not only marked the technical implementation of the new law of the land but, in the words of James Madison, written on April 6, 1796, the “instrument”—the Constitution—“was nothing more than a draught of a plan, nothing but a dead letter, until life and validity were breathed into it, by the voice of the people, speaking through the several state conventions.” Article VII of the proposed Constitution, written by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, provided that the “instrument” would go into effect as soon as nine of the 13 specially held state ratifying conventions approved it. The ratification debate not only marked the opening sequence in the debate about national politics, representing as it did, the first national election, but introduced the most democratic, deliberative forum for choosing a form and style of government the world had ever seen. Imagine in our time, an American citizenry, drawn from all stations and orders fully engaged in an exciting and intense debate, in alehouses and coffee houses, newspapers and pamphlets, about a simple, but crucial question of transcendent importance for the future of the nation: Shall the citizenry ratify, that is, approve, the proposed Constitution, or not? It is easy for Americans in the 21st Century to take for granted the founders’ history-making decision,
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their close study of the proposed Constitution, and to discount or ignore what the ratification debate represented, then and now, for the possibilities of self-governance. But let’s not for, say, just 15 minutes, succumb to that state of ingratitude and oblivion. Instead, let’s embrace what “We the People” were thinking. The grand debates over the Constitution—“the war of printed words”--up and down the eastern seaboard and into the hinterlands, constituted a necessary part of transforming America into what George Washington called, “a respectable nation.” Whether or not it was an exaggeration for an observer to say at the time that more people read the newspaper debates over the proposed Constitution than “read the Bible,” the remark was telling, for it reflected the nation’s deep-seated concern about its future. The founders’ plan to submit to the people, for their consideration, the question of a governing plan, meant that ordinary citizens were being asked, as Alexander Hamilton wrote in Federalist No. 1, “to deliberate on a new Constitution” by an “election” that would create worldwide precedent. The act of empowering “We the People” to deliberate on their preferred form of government, that is, the submission of a plan “to the voluntary consent of a whole people,” Hamilton added in Federalist No. 85, “is a prodigy.” This earth-shattering precedent is not to suggest that the Constitution or even the ratification process was as “democratical” as it could have been, or should have been, but only to say that it was groundbreaking for its emphasis on the right of the people to engage in deliberation about the proposed Constitution. The crude societal limitations of the time, anchored in the pervasive racism and sexism that pockmarked America, precluded the sort of expansive democracy that most of us favor today, but the application of our values
to the founding period traps us in an intellectual cul-de-sac that generates a question with a circular answer: At what point, if any, did America become a democracy? For Madison and fellow delegates to the Constitutional Convention, as for the rest of the world, the concept of a deliberative forum for the American people to consider the question of approval of a Constitution to be the law of the land of their country, represented a breathtaking step in placing flesh on the premise and promise of the Declaration of Independence that people enjoy an “inalienable right” to consent to government, rather than having government imposed upon them. The success of the founders’ gambit in laying before the people a proposed law of the land, and the anticipation that both the people and the government would take the Constitution seriously, raises for us, a profoundly important question: Does this dream live on in the United States? As we approach the anniversary of the signing of the document that declared our nation’s independence, can we, as a nation, summon the ghosts of 1776, and resurrect the spirit of a country that so deeply believed in reason, facts and evidence as guideposts for our discussions and debates about policies and programs? Let us hope that we can once again work to fulfill the very premise that compelled the founders to submit to the people a proposed Constitution to govern our country? Adler is president of The Alturas Institute, created to advance American Democracy through promotion of the Constitution, civic education, equal protection and gender equality. Send questions about the Constitution to Dr. Adler at NDWTPColumn@ gmail.com and he will attempt to answer them in subsequent columns. This column is provided by the North Dakota Newspaper Association and Humanities North Dakota.
ND Matters: You can learn a lot by getting old By Lloyd Omdahl It’s true. As you experience life, you can accumulate an incredible amount of knowledge. Unfortunately, at a certain age you can’t remember most of it. While aging is a disadvantage for most people, those with a fighting spirit have had their best years over 70. Churchill was elected the second time at age 77 so Joe Biden didn’t break new ground. Dr. Mayo didn’t create a new Mecca in Rochester until age 70. At 80, George Burns won his first Oscar and at 90 Sarah gave birth to Isaac, proving that you can never be too careful. I never buy the extended warranties although they are available for everything nowadays, including ball point pens. Salespersons aren’t even embarrassed when they make the pitch even though it sounds like they’re selling you something in which they have no confidence. Besides, at a certain age lifetime guarantees have no meaning. At my age, medical costs are atrocious. At anybody’s age, medical costs are atrocious. (Makes me wonder if Humpty Dumpty had major
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medical.) Medicare would like us to review our bills to see if they are accurate, but the reports come two months after the fact, by which time we can’t remember what happened. By which time even young people can’t remember what happened. Our medical care in this country is twice as expensive as every other country. My doctor says that we are twice as happy in America so it comes out even. The pills may be good but the logic will kill you. The Bible says that we are appointed once to die. Once is enough, if you ask me. Our volunteer Bible teacher quit in two weeks after trying to teach us memory verses. She reassured us that there would never be another flood. Human beings have no cognitive flexibility. They went right back to boozing. First thing Noah did was plant grapes so he could have wine. He was depressed when he heard there
was another flood 1800 years earlier and it had more animals. Even though I am already living on borrowed time, there are some things I still want to see, for instances, whether or not anyone can get elected to a second term as president at age 81, whether or not the Minnesota Twins will be sent to Rochester next year, or whether or not the earth will melt or just burst into flames, or whether or not humans will become an endangered species. Over the hill, over the hill It’s over the hill we go Our heads are full of action But our feet have grown slow Over the hill, over the hill Zip is gone, we’ve lost our torque That is why we’re here Eating with spoons instead of forks. If you discover you are aging, do not panic or call 911. If you discover you aren’t aging, panic and call 911. Lloyd Omdahl is a former state lieutenant governor and professor at UND.
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Letter to Editor, Langdon has one of the only print newspapers still in operation. In today's world of sensational journalism and fake news I think we need more small-town papers like The Republican. However, I think the desire to sensationalize and editorialize has trumped reporting accurate and unbiased news. In the June 28th issue of The Republican, writer Kristi Mostoller tells the readers about "Langdon City Ordinances Affecting Small Business." She quoted business owners from around the city who feel the city ordinances are not fair. What specific ordinances? What prompted the changes? Why were they changed? When were the ordinances changed? Who voted to change them? Did anyone object to the changes? Does the city need more revenue? Answers to these questions would have been a great piece journalism. Instead, Mostoller speculates and throws out words like "stupid" and "crazy." She intimates that the City Commissioners have lied for the past two years to business owners about utility services and that we have some nefarious motives to take taxpayer money. Mostoller tells your readers that cities like Lakota's utilities and Devils Lake's fees are cheaper than Langdon's when in fact they are more expensive. Lakota's municipal sewer rates start at $14; Langdon is $9.50. Annually, Devils Lake charges $2325 for a liquor license, and Langdon charges $500. Please, look at their city government websites. I did. Obviously, Mostoller could not be bothered. I also think Mostoller lacks a basic understanding of the proposed
changes to the ordinance. If the City Commission passes the new ordinance changes, Langdon will take a loss of $27 per tenant. She also said in the article that I would not answer her questions, which is not true. I spoke with her on the phone for over an hour about the proposed ordinance changes. She also emailed me questions, but only gave me a short time to answer them. I found the questions highly biased and one-sided. I would also like to note that neither Mostoller nor anyone from The Republican has been to any City Commission meeting since August 2020. Mostoller or someone at the Republican listens to a recording of the Commission meetings that the City Auditor makes for them as a courtesy. Also, Mostoller failed to disclose in the article that she is a business owner. She has a vested interest in stopping the city ordinance from changing. Without any changes, for example her husband, an electrician can work out of the back of the building she owns and not pay minimum utility fees for the use of that space. Finally, the proposed changes to the city's billing ordinance has been debated and published in the paper for nearly two years. The Commission has had minimal feedback from few business owners. Yet, instead of receiving constructive and helpful feedback from our fellow citizens, Mostoller writes, and The Republican publishes an Op/ Ed hit piece disguised as news which has the intended effectcommunity outrage. Jerry Nowatzki Langdon City Commission President
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Langdon’s blood drive brings in 46 volunteers Cavalier County Memorial Foundation hosted a blood drive with Vitalant on June 21, 2021 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church which helped collect a total of 46 units of blood products for patients in need. A total of 16 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 40 individuals were able to donate at the Vitalant blood drive on 6/21. A total of 6 donors also came forward to donate Power Red Cells (2RBC) which collects two units of red blood cells while returning platelets, plasma and a saline solution back to the donor. There were 3 people who volunteered for the first time! Vitalant expressed their gratitude to McKinzie Sivertson, who coordinated the drive, and CCMI which sponsored the blood drive, as well as others who assisted the day of the drive: Elsie Magnus and Megan McCabe. Living through a pandemic can lead to many uncertainties, although one thing we are sure of, is
that the need for blood never ceases. Blood is only useable for 42 days, so a constant supply is always needed, no matter the season. Each day in this region to keep up with patient needs including preemies, surgery patients, accident victims and those battling cancer, 250 volunteer blood donors are needed daily! Donors can make a convenient appointment to give blood at donors.vitalant.org or by calling 877-25-VITAL. With each donation, donors receive a free total cholesterol test and earn reward points! The next blood drive at this location is planned to be held on: Wednesday August 18, 2021 at United Communications. Blood donation takes about an hour from check-in to refreshments, while the blood draw typically taking less than 10 minutes. Donors can save about 20 minutes by completing their Health History Questionnaire the day they donate on www.vitalant.org/health
Are you planning a summer vacation? As you do your research online and begin to make reservations for lodging, flights and more, keep an eye out for deceptive offers and outright scams. Be especially wary when using third-party hotel booking sites and watch for lookalike websites for hotels, airlines and popular travel companies. Many scam sites mimic major travel company websites, so carefully check a website’s URL. Scam sites may use “domain spoofing” tricks such as an extra letter in the address. Or, the bogus website might have an odd spelling or grammatical errors. It’s best to book on the official website of a hotel, airline or other travel business, or use a reputable third-party booking site. Don’t book on an unfamiliar travel site until you’ve checked it out. Search for the company’s name plus words like “review,” “complaint” or “scam” to see if other consumers had bad experiences with the site. Watch out for made-up vacationrental listings. Fraudsters duplicate
real listing and the collect payments for nonexistent bookings. Scam emails offer promotions such as free flights to get you to give up credit card information or click links that download malware. Don’t click on links in emails that offer free airline tickets or warnings that your hotel loyalty points are about to expire. Hover your mouse over the link to check whether it goes to a legitimate travel site. Don’t pay for travel with a debit card. Use a credit card, which offers better fraud protection. Be skeptical of pitches for travel insurance that cover cancellations due to COVID-19. Most standard travel policies do not cover pandemics or viral outbreaks. And always be wary of offers that seem too good to be true. If you think you have fallen victim to any type of scam, call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 877-908-3360 for guidance and support, or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www. aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork.
Sometimes parents are unable to care for their children, and close relatives and other significant adults step in to provide care and stability for children – often assuming caregiving roles quickly and unexpectedly. The North Dakota Department of Human Services is now offering a new source of support for these caregivers: the Kinship-ND program. Nationally, about four percent of children live in households that do not include their parents. Most of the caregivers in these households are grandparents and other relatives.1 “When children and teens cannot remain living with parents, living with a relative or other adult with whom a child has a significant relationship can reduce trauma during a difficult situation. This in turn can improve child well-being, school performance, and can build stronger family and community connections,” said Christiana Pond, the Kinship-ND project navigator for the department’s Children and Family Services Division. Qualifying caregivers include North Dakota residents who are relatives, members of a tribe, godparents, stepparents or other adults who have a relationship with the child and who provide full-time care
of the child. Pond said, the Kinship-ND program fills immediate, short-term needs, while helping caregivers navigate available services and programs. It does not replace other existing public assistance programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Kinship Care, which provides ongoing financial help to qualifying households. Some caregivers may qualify for both Kinship-ND and the TANF Kinship Care programs. “We connect caregivers to resources supporting stability and addressing unique needs such as the guardianship establishment process, help with budgeting, parenting strategies, understanding an Individual Education Plan and other educational supports, and other individualized needs,” Pond said. “We can also reimburse caregivers up to $300 for groceries and $300 for clothing and other supplies they may need when a child joins their household.” Licensed foster parents who are related to a child in their care do not qualify for financial help through the program, but receive reimbursement through North Dakota’s foster care program. The program is already serving 60
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Prairie Fare: Canning lids coming soon to a store near you (we hope)
“They’re in at the grocery store,” my friend texted. I texted my husband. “They’re in,” I noted. “Pick up the limit. I probably need six boxes this year.” Later I mentioned on a Zoom call that I had found canning lids. “Where did you get them?” someone texted. I told her and she went to the store. They were all gone by the time she arrived. Who would have thought that canning lids were going to be a hot commodity? They have been hard to find during the pandemic. The shelves with canning supplies were empty in many stores. I am glad that people are interested in home-preserving food. I hope the lids weren’t being used widely for crafts. We all need to be responsible buyers and not stock up for the next few years. Let’s spread the supply around and buy only what we need at present. When I found some boxes of jars with lids, I bought a couple of boxes. Now I have a lot of jars. I hope my garden is very productive because I am equipped. We have been assured by a major manufacturer of lids that it is working hard to have the supplies in place by canning season. Many of us grew up with homecanned food. Maybe you have seen some of the “antique” jars or lids that your parents or grandparents may have used. Unfortunately, people were grabbing the antique lids and trying them out. Others were reusing lids on commercial jars. We do not recommend doing either of those things. Use the antiques for room decor or crafts, not preserving food. Jars can be used again and again, as long as the rims are not chipped and the jars are not cracked or otherwise damaged. Metal canning lids with the seal-
ant under the lids can be used only one time to preserve food. The metal rings can be used multiple times. I know we do not like to waste things. If the lids aren’t damaged, you could reuse the metal lids in crafts. I have seen some nifty garden markers made from painted reused lids, for example. Some reusable lids are available with thin rubber gaskets. They have not undergone the level of testing and research as the metal lids. You might see more seal failures as a result. Here are some tips about lids and canning in general. • Follow the manufacturer’s directions for preparing lids. Traditionally, lids were simmered or boiled prior to applying to jars, but this generally is not the case now. Check the directions on the lid package or manufacturer’s website. • Always wash and rinse lids and bands prior to use. Do not use a dishwasher to clean the bands because this can increase the risk of the metal pieces rusting. • Leave the proper head space. The unfilled space above the food in a jar and below its lid is referred to as head space. Each home-canned food product has a specific recommendation for the depth of the head space. For example, sweet spreads should have a head space of 1/4 inch. • Clean the jar rim (sealing surface) prior to applying the lid. Food residue trapped on the jar rim can cause seal failures. • Place the metal screw band over the flat lid and apply fingertip tight. In other words, place the screw band on the jar, turn it just until you feel resistance, then turn the band onequarter turn more. Screw bands that are applied too loosely or too tightly can cause jars to not seal properly. • After processing, remove jars from the canner and allow to cool 12 to 24 hours undisturbed. Do not retighten screw bands. Once jars are completely cool, check for the seal. Removing the screw bands for storage is a best practice. When re-
moved, washed, dried and stored in a dry area, screw bands may be used many times. If your garden is bountiful with vegetables, be sure to follow the current guidelines. Great-grandma’s recipes may not be safe with more recent varieties of vegetables. They may be less acidic because of the changing preferences of our palates. Use a pressure canner and current U.S. Department of Agriculture processing guidelines to can low-acid foods such as vegetables and mixtures of food. Acidify tomatoes with the recommended amount of bottled lemon juice or citric acid prior to canning (1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice per pint of tomatoes; 2 tablespoons per quart). Be sure to process the tomatoes for the recommended time. Use research-tested salsa recipes and don’t alter ingredient proportions. If you create your own salsa and want to preserve it, freezing it is the safest option. Seal jams and jellies with a regular canning lid (not wax) and process in a boiling-water bath for five to 10 minutes, depending on altitude. Remember that you are a scientist when you are preserving food. If you can’t find lids where you live, consider freezing the vegetables or fruits. Instead of a recipe, I have an invitation for you to explore the bountiful food preservation materials that are available on our website. Want to make strawberry jam? How about canned salsa? How can you freeze your spinach? How do you make fruit leather from various fruits? See http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ food for free, research-tested food preservation resources (canning, pickling, making jams and jellies, drying, freezing). (Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences. Follow her on Twitter @jgardenrobinson)
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households. Caregivers do not have to be working with a human service zone or tribal social service office to participate. For more information, including resources and support, caregivers are encouraged to visit www.KinshipND.com or to contact Pond at 701-328-1453 and kinship@nd.gov. The Kinship-ND program is funded through the federal Children’s Bureau and authorized in the 2018 federal Family First Prevention Services Act.
Dentyn Schill won the Jr. Slingshot feature at Jamestown Speedway on June 26. It was Dentyn’s first race in over a year. He started third and raced side by side with multiple other cars for the win!
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Obituaries Daniel Peter Hoffarth A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held July 10, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at the Hampton Inn in Grand Forks for Daniel Peter Hoffarth, 80, who died on June 17, 2021, at his home in Arizona. Burial will be at St. Edward’s Cemetery in Nekoma. Daniel was born August 4,1940, in Langdon, the son of Tony and Lavina Hoffarth, along with seven other siblings. He graduated in Langdon from St. Alphonsus School in 1958. He always enjoyed going back home to reunions and other special events. He continued schooling and went to college in Wahpeton at the State School of Sci-
ence for two years to receive his associates degree in business. In 1985, he married Coralee Kennelly and gained a family of three: Lisa, Matthew, and Marty. He was always involved in whatever community or business he was at. He had been a Knights of Columbus member since 1960, a treasurer for so many boards and groups, a volunteer firefighter for the Langdon Fire Department, and part owner of Universal Parts in Langdon. He moved to Grafton and worked at the Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts store until he decided to buy his own store in Cass Lake, Minn. He eventually decided to sell the store, and they moved to Billings, Mont. where he worked at the Bumper to Bumper warehouse until he retired. He and Coralee went to Indio, Calif. during the wintertime and enjoyed that for a few
years until they decided to move back to Minnesota and live on Lake Andrusia. They then decided to move to Becker, Minn. to be closer to their daughter until they bought a home in Casa Grande, Ariz. to enjoy warmer weather. He had many talents - making wooden pens was one of them. He also enjoyed playing cards, watching basketball, collecting coins, and always keeping busy. His greatest achievement was being a father and #1 uncle to many of his nieces and nephews. Family meant the world to him. He will be greatly missed and will be remembered for his huge heart and kind nature, his reliability and respect for others, his devout Catholic faith, and the love he generously shared with family and friends.
CHURCH DIRECTORY GOD FORGIVES. LET HIM. Feeling guilty? Many people do. Reasons range from broken homes to unbroken habits. Whatever the cause, it’s an ugly feeling. Guilt is both the fact of having done wrong and the feeling of blame for doing it. It’s worst when the way you live leaves you empty, frustrated, and filled with regret, but there is a solution. Face the fact and remember God forgives. Then let him!
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A Mass of Christian Burial was held on June 30, 2021, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon for Gloria Johnson, 91, of Langdon, who passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in Langdon. Gloria Theresa Kartes was born October 18, 1929, near Mt. Carmel, to Frank and Olive (Hell) Kartes. She attended school in the Mt. Carmel area. On June 27, 1950, she married Bazil Johnson in Mt. Carmel. They made their home in Langdon where she worked at multiple grocery stores as a checker, produce manager, and office manager. After retiring, she and Bazil wintered in Mission, TX, and spent their summers in Langdon for over 20 years. After Bazil’s passing in 2009, she lived in Fargo and then moved to Maple Manor Care Center in May of 2019. She and Bazil loved to travel, going north into Canada on fishing trips in the summer and west to Seattle in the winter visiting fam-
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Funeral services were held June 30, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Edinburg for James W. Otto, 85, of Fargo and formerly of Edinburg, who passed away on June 24, 2021, at Sanford Health in Fargo. Inurnment was at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Military rites were provided by the Edinburg American Legion and the North Dakota National Guard Honor Team. James W. Otto was born February 9, 1936, in Osnabrock Township, the son of the late William and Kathleen (Wild) Otto. He attended rural school there and graduated from Milton High School. Following his education, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Germany from 1956-1958. Upon his discharge, he returned to the Milton area where he worked with his uncle, Clarence Otto, doing construction and masonry work. He was united in marriage to Lois Stegman on December 29, 1965, in Cavalier. In 1966, the couple moved to Edinburg where he continued his work in construction in the sur-
Leslie P. Gebur
A memorial service was held on July 3, 2021, at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon for Leslie P. Gebur, 71, of Thief River Falls, Minn., and formerly of the Calvin area, who passed away June 26, 2021, at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon. Inurnment was at Corinthian Cemetery near Calvin. Leslie was born March 15, 1950, in Langdon, to James and Betty Ann (Keeling) Gebur. He grew up and attended school in the Calvin area. In 1966, he joined the Job Corp. at the age of 16. He earned his GED there. He served in the US Army from July 1970 to January 1972 and was stationed in Korea. After returning from service, he worked as a crop duster, aviation mechanic, and taught airplane mechanics at Northland Technical College in Thief River Falls, Minn. He enjoyed flying planes, hunting, reading westerns, and playing cards. He also loved visiting with family and especially
ily. She was a very crafty person, loved finding treasures at garage sales, playing Bingo and especially spending time with her family. Surviving Gloria are her two sons: Tyrone (Lanetta) Johnson of Langdon and Glen (Sheila) of Rome, WI; grandchildren: Damon (Jennifer) Johnson, Casey (Tonya) Johnson, Sara (Jeff) Lykken, Jesse (Christa) Johnson, Jolene (Brandon) Wagner, and Jessica Puffe (Tanner); great-grandchildren: Alex (Devan), Adam, Tyler, Katie, Tanner, Conner, Corissa, Carter, Maddyn, Mya, Kade, Miya, Axle, Oaklee, Luke, and Laurin; great-great-grandson Carsen; siblings: Ben (Marie), Gary (Gloria), and Lee (Linda); and sisters-in-law Ivy Kartes and Marcille Kartes. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bazil; greatgreat-granddaughter Micaela; and siblings: Ivadel (Daniel) Gapp, Betty (Bill) Loreth, Parnell (Jean), Carl, Darreld, Pat, Mike (Elda), and Judith Antoine. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.
rounding areas. He retired in 2017, and the couple moved to Fargo in May of 2018. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church where he served on the church council. His passion was hunting with his seven grandsons. He had a gift to visit with anyone he met. His love for woodworking, collecting tokens, antiques, and refinishing old pieces kept him busy with his hands. James is survived by his wife, Lois, of Fargo; children: Patti (Ken) Novacek of Mayville; Michael (Paula) Otto of Park River; Lisa (Tom) Steinolfson of Colfax; seven grandsons: Nathan (Shelly), Darren (Kim), Jason (Katelyn), Max (Melissa), Sam (Whitney), Ben (Whitney), Dillon (Courtney); five great-grandchildren: Tucker, Paxtyn, Maddyn, Harper and Hailey; brother Duane (Beverly) Otto of Langdon; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, uncle Clarence, brothers: Robert and Richard, and sister Mary Louise. The Tollefson Funeral Home of Edinburg was in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at: www.tollefsonfuneralhome.com.
teasing his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He spent the last 13 summers in Calvin and enjoyed visiting with anyone who stopped by the house. Les is survived by his children: Kari (Dan) Sip of Thief River Falls, Minn., Kayla Llamas of Las Vegas, Nev., Amanda (Nate) Larson of Thief River Falls, Minn., and Robert Gebur of Thief River Falls, Minn.; grandchildren: Lilly (Adrian), Wesley, Riley, Kaeley, Destiny, Alejandro Jr., Lexi, Isaiah, Anthony, Caleb & Benjamin; great-grandchildren: Skyler, Layla, and Emma; siblings: Jim B. (Gloria) Gebur, Jeanette Daniel, and Ellen Hoerer; aunt Ida Mae Buckingham; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Gebur and Betty Ann Rodenhizer; brother Wynn Gebur; brother-in-law David Daniel; and grandson Adrian Llamas. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.
Jim Hart Memorial Gathering If you knew Jim, please join us for a graveside ceremony at Lebanon Cemetery Friday, July 9 at 4:00 p.m., followed by a send-off toast at the Eagles Club.
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July 5 – CLOSED July 6 – Osnabrock July 7 – Grand Forks Run and OCLC Frost Fire Run July 12 – Grand Forks July 14 – Grand Forks July 19 – Grand Forks July 21 – Grand Forks July 22 – Osnabrock July 26 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks July 28 – Grand Forks
Shopping is now allowed on out-of-town trips. Please call early with your medical appointments as seats fill up. Out of town appointments need to be made between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
All in-town trips have to be called in no later than the business day before the trip. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. In-town transit hours are from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. We are still practicing our COVID-19 cleaning protocol and “social distancing” on the vehicles so please don’t be upset if we ask you to change your appointment. ALL passengers are required to wear a mask due to the Federal Mandate put into effect in January 2021, this will last until September 14, 2021. All activities, including foot care, remain cancelled. Access to the Langdon Senior Center is limited to staff and deliveries.
Starting June 1 there will not be any Friday trips out-of-town, no exceptions.
American Legion Post 98 500 Club Winners June 5 Doug Hursman, Langdon .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 June 12 Sandy Kudrna, Grand Forks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 June 19 Dave Hennager, Langdon .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 June 26 Tara McFadden, Langdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500 Many thanks to Dave for donating his winning back to Post 98. Congratulations to this month’s winners and thanks to all who support Post 98. New drawings (orange tickets) start on July 3. Only a few tickets remain.
COVID-19 test results available through new Citizen Portal The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has collaborated with North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) to make COVID-19 test result reports available to view, download and print in a single location. Individuals who have registered through TestReg.nd.gov can now access their COVID-19 test result reports for tests that were resulted after June 10th, 2021. “The Citizen Portal provides North Dakotans access to their COVID-19 test result reports when and where they need them,” said Nicole Brunelle, chief nursing officer at NDDoH. “Being able to access these results for travel, employers, medical procedures, etc., as needed is a service we are excited to make available. This is one of many resources available for North Dakotans. We encourage everyone to take advantage of testing as they prepare to travel and make plans for the summer,” said Brunelle. To use the Citizen Portal, individuals will need to create or use an existing NDLogin to associate it with their TestReg registration account. This can be done one of two ways - by clicking on the link for “LongForm Results” in a recently received test result e-notification or by going to TestReg.nd.gov and choosing the “continue registration with account setup” option. By registering, an individual’s existing NDLogin will then be associated with their COVID-19 test result reports. Instructions and FAQs regarding how to access test results on the Citizen Portal can be found on the DoH website. An NDLogin is an account that can be used to access multiple online services provided by the North Dakota state government without the need to create a new account for each service. By having a common
Senior Menu
SENIOR MEALS & SERVICES Monday (5) – Closed. Have a Happy 4th of July! Tuesday (6) – Chicken alfredo, fettuccini noodles, garlic toast, cucumber salad, cookie, fruit. Wednesday (7) – Open-faced hamburger/gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, apricots, poke cake/ ice cream. Thursday (8) – Sausage, hashbrowns, Ranch beans, fruit. Friday (9) – Grilled chicken wrap, chips, spaghetti salad, fruit. EBT/SNAP accepted Offering take-out only as the dining room is closed. Please call by 9:30 a.m. for take-outs. Homedelivered meals will remain the same. Frozen meals are also available for $4.00 each.
NDLogin, individuals will only need to remember one username and password to access numerous state agency online services. Some individuals may already have an NDLogin account associated with another agency such as Parks and Recreations, Game & Fish, Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI), or Job Service North Dakota (JSND). “The Citizen Portal is simple to register for and simple to use,” said Kris Vollmer, NDIT senior program manager. “It’s allowing us to leverage a technology platform to provide North Dakota residents with an easy to use, convenient means to access their COVID-19 testing information, all within a secure location.” For assistance with the NDLogin, contact the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) Service Desk at (877) 328-4470. For assistance with COVID-19 test results, the NDDoH hotline is open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. by calling 701-204-6664 or completing the online “Request your Results” survey or through the online “Travel Test Results” survey. Additional NDDoH traveler resources can be found online at health.nd.gov/covidtravel.
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Obituaries
A funeral mass will be held at St. Alphonsus Church in Langdon, on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. for Mary Colleen Loff, age 64, of Spokane Valley, Wash., who passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the Spokane Hospice House after an extended illness with cancer. Inurnment will be at St. Edward’s Catholic Cemetery in Nekoma. Mary was born to Robert and Colleen (Wilhelmi) Loff on June 6, 1956, in Langdon. Her childhood was spent enjoying both the plains of North Dakota and the mountains of northwest Montana. After graduating as valedictorian of Edmore High School class of 1974, she attended the University of North Dakota School of Nursing where she met her lifelong best friend, April. During breaks from college and after earning her RN degree,
she spent many summers working at Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park. Nights were spent playing guitar and singing songs around the campfire. She loved Glacier and made many trips back to “her mountains” for reunions and visits over the course of her life. Her career in nursing started in a hospital in Grafton and at Glacier in the nurse cabin. She eventually settled in Spokane where she made her home at “The Little House by the Freeway”. She had a broad range of experience in nursing, spending many years working in home health care and case management. She was not only a nurse by trade but one by heart and was a mentor to many. She cared for her patients at work and her kitties at home, rescuing many from local shelters. Music was a lifelong passion of hers, and her alto voice was a part of many groups. It began with the “Loff family choir” at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Nekoma and continued with Allegro at UND and Choreteur in Spokane. She also got to sing in a
By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent Stay Hydrated I have been having a great time with my summer camps for kids the last few weeks. The kids that have attended camp are enthusiastic and energetic and have been really fun to work with during our busy learning time. Last week, we learned “All About Health” which included being sun savvy, dental health, healthy eating, and being physically active. One topic that was connected to 3 of the 4 subjects was hydration (drinking water to be more exact). It was funny as the kids were all being silly and “booing” the water and “cheering” for the sugar drinks as we went through the information. They knew the real answer but tried to convince me otherwise. It was a reminder that people tend to gravitate towards the sugary drinks, and if I had a dollar for every time I heard a person say “I don’t like water,” I could have retired years ago. The situation at camp brought me to realize that maybe we could all use a reminder of how important water is for our body and its daily functions. This summer has already been drier than usual. Thank goodness for the rain we have gotten recently. The days may only get hotter and drier as the summer progresses, and we need to make sure that our bodies stay hydrated as we work and play outside. A friend of mine was talking with me a week or two ago about how dry their skin has been which doesn’t usually happen in the summer months, only the winter months. Hydration from the inside out is the key. Our bodies are about 60 percent water. It’s essential for a huge amount of daily functions and needs to be replenished often in order for our bodies to work at prime level. Sugary drinks, alcoholic drinks, and drinks with additives
and artificial sweeteners don’t help us reach the hydration we need to work at optimal level and contribute to dehydration. Caffeinated drinks also contribute to dehydration and should be avoided. Often times, I have heard people say, “but I worked so hard and was so thirsty that I needed to replenish my electrolytes, so I had to drink a sports drink.” It’s actually very rare that a person would need to replenish their electrolytes due to the work that they have been doing. Of course, there are those situations that would warrant a sports drink such as running a marathon, playing a whole NFL game, getting a severe stomach ailment, or some other such activities, but those are very rare instances for the majority of people. Water would be best in any situation for those of us just engaged in daily living. According to our Food and Nutrition Specialist at NDSU Extension, Julie Garden-Robinson, soda pop has 10 teaspoons of sugar in just 12 oz. of the drink. If a person stopped consuming those extra 150 calories daily, they could lose 15 pounds a year. Keep in mind that it’s not just sodas and sports drinks that cause a problem; it includes all of the lemonade, juices, and other drinks with added calories that people consume. Some easy ways to keep hydrated are to make sure you always carry a refillable bottle of water with you, and make sure to drink multiple times a day - not just when you are thirsty. Thirst is usually a sign that you are already dehydrated, and it will take more for you to replenish what you need. Water is part of the key to avoiding heat stroke and heat exhaustion. It’s also a great way to feel better, as it takes a major role in daily body processes. Hydration is responsible for padding joints, healthy kidney function, transporting nutrients, preventing constipation, along with regulating body temperature. If you don’t like plain water, there are ways that you can add a
Open House Celebration for Gary & Barb Peterson’s 80th Birthdays! July 4 2-5 p.m. Peterson’s residence The couple requests no gifts please. Your presence is present enough!
Happy 40th Anniversary, Dennis & Carla Horpestad on July 11. Love, Your Family
choir for the Pope in Rome. Wherever there was a jolly sing along, whether it be with family, friends, or strangers, Mary was there in her element. She lives on in our memories as a loving sister, aunt, and friend. She commanded respect from her seven brothers, first in childhood by her toughness and by her loving and generous heart throughout her life. She is irreplaceable, and we believe she has reunited with her brother and parents in heaven. Mary is preceded in death by her brother, Timothy; her mother, Colleen; and her father, Robert. She is survived by brothers: Michael (Beverly), Thomas (Kathryn), Douglas (Wanda), Dennis (Kathy), Mark (Jill), David Loff; 12 nieces and nephews; and an extended family of relatives and friends. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.
NDSU Extension Notes
little flavor without all of the added calories and sugar that can accompany flavored drinks. Just keep in mind that if you infuse water, food safety rules apply to the drinks, and leaving them out for more than two hours total could cause a food borne illness. Make sure to keep them cold at all times, keep the items dated and don’t use after 3 days, don’t mix batches, and when in doubt, throw them out. How to Make Flavor-Infused Water Start with clean hands, containers, cutting boards and knives. Rinse fruit and herbs thoroughly. Try one of these flavor add-ins. If you would like a stronger flavor, add more of the ingredient. Refrigerate overnight. Don’t mix batches; use up the batch, clean the container and make a new batch. • Blackberry mint: 20 blackberries plus 20 mint leaves plus 2 quarts water • Citrus water: 1/2 cup sliced oranges, lemons, limes, or grapefruit plus 2 quarts water • Strawberry kiwi water: 3 sliced strawberries plus 1 peeled, sliced kiwi plus 2 quarts water • Watermelon rosemary water: 2 cups seedless watermelon (cut in chunks or balls) plus 1 sprig rosemary plus 2 quarts water • Raspberry lime water: 20 crushed raspberries plus 2 sliced limes (without rind) plus 2 quarts water NDSU Extension has several items on their website (https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension) about hydration, why it’s important, and how you can stay hydrated. If there is anything we can help you with here at the NDSU Extension Office in Cavalier County, please call us at 256-2560, stop in and visit with us, or email katie.d.henry@ ndsu.edu. Even if you feel like “cheering” for sugar drinks and “booing” the water, stay hydrated this summer as you spend your time outdoors in the wonderful weather.
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Sports
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Post 98 Red Sox squeeze out another close win over Grafton 2-0 the Sox, and he was on point, going By JAKE KULLAND BOXSCORE the distance in a 2-0 Langdon vicRepublican Sports Writer
In their second meeting in a week, the Langdon Red Sox American Legion baseball team took on Grafton, this time at Harris Halliday Field on the road June 28. Langdon just beat Grafton 1-0 seven days earlier in eight innings behind the pitching of Simon Romfo. This time it would be Grant Romfo on the mound for
tory. The Red Sox are now 12-0 on the season, and they were to play at Park River on June 30, but that game got postponed to July 13. Langdon's next game was at Hatton-Northwood on July 2. They then have a busy weekend coming up, playing at Valley City on July 9 then at the Enderlin Wood Bat Tournament July 10-11 where their first
Grant Romfo gloves a pop fly for a third out. Photo by Larry Stokke Brennan Kitchin, with a great catch, puts the Patriot runner out at first base. Photo by Larry Stokke
LANGDON 2, GRAFTON 0 L -- 000 200 0 -- 2 6 1 G -- 000 000 0 -- 0 3 1 WP -- Grant Romfo; LP -- AJ Votava Highlights -- L: G. Romfo 10 K's 2x3 3B, Simon Romfo 1x3 RBI; G: Votava 13 K's, Weston Sangrait 1x3 2B game will be versus LaMoure at 10:00 a.m. on July 10. In their game at Grafton, the Red Sox scored the only runs of the game in the fourth inning. Grant Romfo got on base with an infield single then moved to second on an error. He then came into score on a base hit by Simon Romfo. Simon would then steal second, move to third on a wild pitch, and score on a passed ball. That would be all Grant Romfo would need on the hill, as he allowed just three hits in the game, striking out 10 Grafton hitters over seven innings and walking two. AJ Votava was just as impressive for Grafton Post 41, as he struck out 13 batters with no walks and allowed just one earned run. Grant also hit a triple in the first inning for Langdon.
Simon Romfo dives safely into second base in the Red Sox's win over Mayport. Photo by Larry Stokke
Hole in one
Brad Timian had a hole in one at the Langdon Country Club on June 26 on hole #9. Hole #9 is 196 yards, and Brad used a 5 iron. The shot was witnessed by Brian Dettler. Congratultions!
Langdon Eagles Babe Ruth takes second The Langdon Eagles Babe Ruth team traveled to Casselton on Friday, June 25 to play in a three day, eight team bracket tournament. The participating teams were from Carrington, Wahpeton, Jamestown, Thompson, Casselton, LaMoure, and DGF-Minnesota. Friday’s game against Jamestown was a victory with Theo Romfo on the mound. Jamestown got on the board early with two runs in the bottom of the first inning. Langdon answered back with Kadyn Hein scoring one run in the top of the second inning. The game was tied at two with Langdon batting in the top of the fifth when pinch-runner Tanner McDonald crossed the plate. The Eagles gained the lead on a wild pitch with Kadyn Hein scoring. Theo Romfo drove in two RBIs on a single line drive to centerfield with Jax Johnson and Cole Welsh scoring. Jamestown responded with a run in the bottom of the fifth inning. In the top of the sixth, Langdon tacked on their final run as Kadyn Hein scored on an error. With that win, the Eagles advanced to the semifinal round on Saturday. The Eagles played Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton on Saturday with Dawson Hein taking the mound. DGF struck out first in the first inning. Langdon didn’t answer back until the bottom of the fourth inning when Mason Romfo scored on an error. However, DGF
responded with two more runs in the top of the fifth and sixth. Dawson pitched six innings before his brother, Kadyn, came on in relief. Heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, the Eagles were down 3-1, but that’s when the rally started. Kadyn Hein singled on a line drive to centerfield. Levi Swanson hit a ground ball and reached on an error. Then, Jax Johnson won the battle and walked to load the bases. Nickolas Kingzett singled on a line drive to centerfield knocking in a RBI when Kadyn Hein crossed the plate. With two outs, Mason Romfo singled on a line drive to left field. M. Romfo tallied two RBIs as pinchrunner Tanner McDonald scored from third base and Nickolas Kingzett beat the tag as he slid into home for the winning run. With this win, the Eagles advanced into the championship game on Sunday. In the championship game, the righthander Kingzett took the mound with Theo Romfo coming on in relief. Langdon was only able to tally three hits on the day by Nickolas Kingzett, Mason Romfo, and Kadyn Hein. The Eagles lost to a hard-hitting Casselton Blackstockings team. The Langdon Eagles Babe Ruth team moves on with a record of 11-2 to play region competitor Nelson County on Thursday.
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Second place finish
The Langdon Eagles Babe Ruth team placed second at the Casselton tournament. Pictured back row, l-r: Coach Hayes Haslekaas, Cole Welsh, Jace Rime, Kadyn Hein, Parker Rime, Mason Romfo, Dawson Hein, Thomas Gendron and Theo Romfo; front row: Cody Amble, Eli Johnson, Jax Johnson, Jadyn Lee, Tanner McDonald, Levi Swanson, Tyson Gemmill and Nickolas Kingzett.
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A group of Cardinal athletes participated in the University of Jamestown team camp on June 24-26. The camp had 32 teams from North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. The Cardinals finished 2nd in the top bracket to a group of incoming Jamestown Jimmie recruits which included former Cardinal athlete Lexis Olson. This team camp was a great experience for our athletes. Everyone had fun, worked hard, and showed improvement! Players that participated: bottom row, l-r: Marlee Hetletved, Morgan Freije, and Morgan Thielbar; middle row: Olivia Christianson, Jalynn Swanson, McKenna Schneider, and Halle Jabs; top row: Meredith Romfo, Cora Badding, and Taryn Amble.
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Langdon Area School District Foundation Charity Golf Tournament results First Flight – Champions Justin Carlson, Anthony Roy, Matt Bachman, Thomas Vesterso First Flight – Second Place Eric Aanderud, Dean Aanderud, Randy Hill, Chalmer Dettler First Flight – Third Place Ethen Askvig, Kyle Rollness, Cody Pengilly, Alex Howatt Second Flight – First Place Andy Downs, Nancy Downs, Brandon Downs, Dawson Downs Third Flight – First Place
Duane Symons, Dawn Kruk, Stoney Kruk, Cory Hoffarth Third Flight – Most Fun Group (Toilet Golf Game) Sara Goodman, Jayla Askvig, Kaila Rollness, Becky Borgen Special Event Winners Longest Drive Women – Savannah Ullyott Longest Drive Men - Alex Howatt Longest Putt – Ronnie Bergman Closest to the Pin - Cody Pen-
gilly 50-50 Winners - Ryan Nelson, Arnie Jordan, Sam Preble Major Door Prize Winners iPad donated by Farmers and Merchants State Bank – Rodney Agnes Smokeless Fire Pit – Conner Tetrault Frisbee Golf Game – Billie Symons Giant Jenga Game – Becky Borgen
Champions - Justin Carlson, Anthony Roy, Matt Bachman, Thomas Vesterso
1st Flight - 2nd Place-Eric Aanderud, Dean Aanderud, Randy Hill, Chalmer Dettler.
1st Flight-3rd Place-Ethen Askvi, and Kyle Rollness. Not pictured are Cody Pengilly and Alex Howatt. 3rd Flight Winners-Duane Symons, Dawn Kruk, Stoney Kruk, Cory Hoffarth.
Second Flight – first place – Andy Downs, Nancy Downs, Brandon Downs, Dawson Downs.
Eli Eisenzimmer and her horse Martha were in action at Bottineau fair on June 18. Photo by Larry Stokke Most Fun Group-Sara Goodman, Jayla Askvig, Kaila Rollness, Becky Borgen.
Gabi Eisenzimmer and Otis barrel raced in Bottineau June 18th. Photo by Larry Stokke
Third place finish
Girls Softball team a/k/a Pink Panthers took third place in Cavalier tournament on June 26. Photo by Larry Stokke
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PLATINUM SPONSORS ($1000+) Farmers and Merchants State Bank • Mostad Insurance Services • United Communications Langdon Eagles Aerie #3454 • Stremick Trucking GOLD SPONSORS ($500 - $999) Langdon Implement Company SILVER SPONSORS ($250 - $499) North Prairie Ag • Christie Motors • Keystone Chiropractic • Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Thrivent Financial • Scott and Patricia Stewart • T.R. Waind Insurance Agency BRONZE SPONSORS ($100 - $249) CHS-Milton • Crockett Realty Services • Askew Brooks Funeral Home • Pain Reliever • Langdon Hardware Choice Bank • Horizon Financial Bank • Hickory Hut • Randy & Barb Hill • J.A.R. Howatt Farm Bachman Goodman AG Services • Bayer Crop Science • Dr. David Blanchard Chiropractic • Bread Pan Bakery • C & M Home Marketing Choice Bank • Dahl Trucking • D & B Motors • Dairy Queen • Eagles Aerie 3454 • Hank’s Ice Cream Shop • FM Bank • Richard Eklof, O. D. Farmers Union Insurance • Farmers Union Oil Company Store • Grand Forks Golf Center • KA Studios • Langdon Country Club Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce • Langdon Building Center • Langdon Floral • Langdon Community Drug • Leevers Foods Marcotte Builders Supply Company • Mostad Insurance Services • Quality Specialty Products & Printing • Roxy Theater • Schroeder Furniture Sew On & Sew North • Scott & Patricia Stewart • The Perfect Blend • T.R. Waind Insurance Agency • United Communications
Thank you also to the 74 golfers who played in this year’s tournament.
Thank you to the Tournament Champions Anthony Roy, Justin Carlson, Matt Bachman, and Thomas Vesterso. They donated their $400.00 Prize Money back to the Foundation. Special “thanks” to Chalmer Dettler - Tournament Manager and the Langdon Country Club managers and employees.
BURGER & BRAT COOKOUT Tuesday, July 13 • 5-8 p.m. Nekoma Fire Hall Free will offering
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Agriculture
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Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension
Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) Risk Remains Low in Cavalier County: The warm to hot temperatures, infrequent dews, and low humidity have contributed to the low scab risk in the county (Table). Cavalier county received rainfall this past weekend, but unfavorable scab conditions in the forecast will likely keep scab risk low in the county. Growth stages of small grains vary, ranging from late tillering to a few days past flowering onset (sometimes in the same field). It is important to continue to monitor scab risk in small grain fields as they enter heading (Picture) and flowering stages. Forecast model for head blight severity in Cavalier County on June 29 at heading and flowering stages Interpretation: Model estimates the percent risk of serious head blight. The red cells (with the letter ‘H’) indicate scab is more likely than not. Yellow cells (with the letter ‘M’) indicate a moderate risk of scab and the green cells (with a ‘L’) mean that scab is unlikely. First, select the date your field came into flower. Then assess the risk of scab.
NDSU Extension Notes
Barley at full heading stage Photo: NDSU Extension White Mold Risk in Canola: Like scab in wheat and barley, the risk of white mold in canola appears to be very low this year. With many canola fields entering blooming stage, the concern of risk of white mold and the question of need for
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, 2021 and August 1, 2021, 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
ATTENTION HAY PRODUCERS The Cavalier County Weed Board is actively spraying noxious weeds in state highway and county road ditches. The Weed Board’s current chemical mix has a 7 day interval after spraying before being safe to cut for hay. For a current list of roads that have been sprayed, please contact the Cavalier County Weed Board at 701-370-1398.
fungicide application arises. Well the general logic of nature is, if the conditions are good for crops, they are good for diseases too! The white mold pathogen Sclerotinia, loves cool and wet conditions which is what we are lacking this year. So, this is what the plot looks like for the white mold disease to happen: Prior to canola bloom, the pathogen needs wet soil for the overwintering structures called sclerotia to germinate, form small mushrooms which release the spores, a minimum of 1-2 inches of rain 1-2 weeks before bloom is needed to initiate this germination process. These spores then land on flowers and start their infection. But for this to happen, the
Cavalier County Republican canola canopy needs to be wet for prolonged periods of time which happens when we have multiple days of rainfall, very heavy dews, and fog. Considering the drought situation, the chances of all these to happen is next to none, especially with the forecast of no rain for coming 10 days. To summarize, this year looks like ‘no fungicide and save the input cost’ year. Project Safe Send in Langdon: Farmers, ranchers, pesticide dealers and applicators, government agencies and homeowners with unusable pesticides can bring them to any of the Project Safe Send Sites listed below. Project Safe Send is a safe, simple and non-regulatory program that helps people safely and legally get rid of unusable pesticides free of charge. Since 1992, more than 10,600 people have brought in over 5.5 million pounds of pesticides to Project Safe Send. The program accepts old, unusable or banned pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides and fungicides. For a list of accepted items, click on Accepted Pesticides. The collected pesticides are shipped out of state for incineration. Project Safe Send is funded through product registration fees paid by pesticide manufacturers. People are urged to check their storage areas for any unusable pesticides and safely set them aside for Project Safe Send. If the containers are deteriorating or leaking, pack
them in larger containers with absorbent materials. Free heavy-duty plastic bags are available from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. For more information on transporting your pesticides safely please view the additional information below. Contact Jerry Sauter at jdsauter@ nd.gov or 701-328-2980 to pre-register. NOTE: Each participant is limited to 5,000 total lbs. Each participant is limited to one shuttle. 2021 PROJECT SAFE SEND SITES 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (local time) at North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) facilities July 7 -Langdon- 10424 Hwy 5 July 8 - Devils Lake - 1905 Schwan Ave NW July 9 - Larimore - 524 Towner Ave July 13 - Bismarck - 218 S Airport Rd July 14 - Dickinson - 1700 3rd Ave W Ste 101 July 15 - Hettinger - 121 1st St N July 16 - Ashley - 520 7th St SW July 20 - Harvey - 501 Jackson Ave July 21 - Minot - 1305 Hwy 2 Bypass E July 22 - Tioga - 425 2nd St SE July 27 - Valley City - 1524 8th Ave SW July 28 - Wyndmere - 7775 Hwy 18
Dakota Gardener: Trees are tough By Joe Zeleznik, Forester NDSU Extension I’m a terrible gardener. How terrible? One year, I couldn’t even grow a zucchini. It’s true. This year, our peppers and tomatoes – in pots on the deck – are looking awful. I finally realized that the problem was a lack of nutrients, not overwatering. After adding some fertilizer last week, they do finally look like they’re pulling out of it. That’s one of the reasons I love trees so much. They’re so forgiving. I’ve planted them too early, too late, too shallowly and occasionally too deeply. And yet they usually survive, and even thrive. Long-lived perennials have to be tough like that, adapting to an ever-changing environment, even though they’re stuck in place. Right now, trees are cranking away with photosynthesis, using the chlorophyll in their leaves and energy from the sun to combine carbon dioxide and water and make sugar. That sugar then moves around the tree to produce wood, bark, new twigs and leaves, roots, flowers and fruit. It’s an amazing process. The amount of sugar that’s produced is huge, and then it moves around a biological system that can be 80, 90
or even 100 feet in the air. And there’s a widespread below-ground system that’s just as big that we rarely see. Trees are so tough that they don’t even need all of their leaves. Let me explain. Trees get partially defoliated every year. Some insects feed on leaf tissue and some fungi will cause leaves to drop prematurely. Even a bad wind storm can result in some leaf loss. However, if that loss is less than about 25%, then the tree doesn’t even feel it. This was brought home to me when I read a scientific article where the authors had punched holes in leaves, as if the leaves were being eaten by insects, and then they measured the effects on photosynthesis. For low levels of leaf loss, less than about 30%, overall photosynthesis wasn’t affected at all. The remaining leaf tissue easily made up for the lost tissue. Only above that 30% threshold did the trees start to be stressed. Amazing! That fits right in with our pruning guidelines: Take out no more than about 25% of the branches or leaves in any one year. The old guidelines used 33% as the cutoff. Yes, the numbers are slightly different, but they’re still in the ballpark. If a tree has lost less than 25% of its leaf tissue, don’t worry about it. It’ll be OK. Not only are the leaves feeding their trees, they’re also indirectly feed-
ing their ecosystems. Years ago, I was working on a project to collect seeds from ash trees to help us prepare for emerald ash borer. One specific black ash tree in Minnesota was absolutely covered with seeds. I collected almost 23,000 seeds from that single tree, and it looked like I had barely touched it. What would happen to all those remaining seeds? Certainly not all of them would survive to germinate and produce new black ash trees. And that’s when I began to understand that this tree – indeed, all plants – are feeding the ecosystem. They’re feeding the bacteria, fungi, worms, insects and other small critters. Those animals become food for field mice, voles, birds and other small animals. Those in turn feed the larger animals. But it all starts with the trees and other plants. As I said at the beginning, I’m a terrible gardener. The tomatoes and peppers need some TLC. But trees have to be tough. Basically, I put them in the ground and then walk away. And they usually do just fine. For more information about gardening, contact your local NDSU Extension agent. Find the Extension office for your county at https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory/ counties.
Landowner Assistance Program
The Landowner Assistance Program is conducted to aid landowners or operators in policing noxious weeds on non-croplands such as road ditches, yards, pastures, etc. This program exclusively targets weeds that are included on the state and county noxious weed list. The Landowner Assistance Program will reimburse an individual or party of people for 80% of their chemical cost, up to $1000 per calendar year. For more information and to take part in the Landowner Assistance Program, please contact the Cavalier County Weed Board at 701-370-8927.
Weather
H L P Fri., June 25 77 59 0 Saturday 62 55 .20 Sunday 75 57 .23 Monday 69 56 .09 Tuesday 75 51 0 Wednesday 82 59 0 Thursday 86 60 0
Markets
Winter Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.65 Hard Spring Wheat . . . . . . . . . 8.10 Feed Barley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.49 Canola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.90
FARMSTEAD RETIREMENT AUCTION
Tuesday July 13, 2021 – 11:00 am
WANTED * Rye Straw * Barley Straw * Wheat Straw
* Oat Straw * Rye Grass Straw * Stripper Straw
In the windrow/we will bale/stack/swath High capacity late model equipment
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Location: Munich ND – 8472 88th St. Directions: 1 mile North and ½ mile East of Munich Owner: Harvey & Maxine Janzen – 701-682-5420 or 701-370-5336 Auctioneer's Note: Harvey & Maxine have sold their farmstead they have occupied for a lifetime. This is an excellent sale with huge variety, plan to spend some time.. Internet Bidding: This auction will feature live internet bidding. For live bidding the day of the auction, please visit our website at https://dakotaauctioneers.com/ and click on the "Online Auctions" tab. Pre�-registration is required prior to auction day. Lunch will be served! FOR COMPLETE LIST W/ PICTURES PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITES. PAYLOADER, TRACTOR, TRUCKS, TRAILERS & MISC. - Ford A-64 payloader, Perkins diesel - IHC H w/ belly mower - (2) Ford single axle grain trucks - Large flatbed trailer, tandem, 7000 lb. axles - 2 wheel trailer w/ ramps - 15’ JD chisel plow
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Business and Professional Directory Swenson Blasting Mobile Unit
Expert Collision Repair Baked on Paint Refinishing Windshield Replacement Windshield Chip Repair Paintless Dent Repair
Remove paint from anything and everything!
Contact Craig Swenson Shop: 701-256-3668 Cell: 303-877-1868
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18th ANNUAL LANGDON AREA FARM EQUIP. CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Thursday, July 15 • 10 a.m. Farm Equip. - Tractors - Trucks - Construction Vehicles - Collec. Vehicles
To consign, call: Dan Crockett, 256-0567
Dennis Crockett, 370-8903; or Donavon Diseth, 351-8981
American Legion Post 98 Langdon, ND Rent the American Legion Hall and/or Park Building for Weddings, Reunions, Business Meetings or any event. Reasonable rates. Kitchen & hall may be rented separately. For more information, please contact Leon Hiltner at 256-2188.
202 Park St. E - Park River, ND 602 3rd St. - Langdon, ND on Wednesdays For appointments call 701-284-6131 www.parkriverdental.com
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Maple Manor Care Center “The home with a heart” 63 bed skilled nursing facility more than 30 years of service
1119 9th Ave. Langdon, ND 58249 telephone: 701-256-5300
24 hour a day nursing care
elderly housing units available physical, speech and occupational therapies
offers all-welded steel hopper bottom bins ranging from 52 - 6700 bushels.
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Brooks Funeral Home
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623 9th Ave. – PO Box 284 Langdon, ND 58249 701-256-2568
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Scott Peterson, owner Shop 256-5577 • Cell 370-5577 Hwy 1 South, Langdon
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www.cavaliercountyhospital.com Elizabeth Sillers, FNP-C Courtney Short, FNP-C Megan Overby, FNP-C For appointments call 256-6120 • After hours 256-6100
WALHALLA PRESCRIPTION SHOP
Bev & Spence Clairmont RPh. 1102 Central Ave. - Walhalla, ND 58282 800-549-2662 701-549-2662 • Full Prescription Service • Rainbow Photo Processing • Giftware • Visa/Master Card
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Hours: Mon.-Thurs. • 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings by appointment only 324 9th Avenue - Langdon, ND 701-256-2269 - 1-888-256-2269
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Rinde & Associates, PC
Pizza, burgers, pies, cookies, beer, coffee, soda
Brenda Rinde Samson, CPA Melissa Kemnitz, CPA Brennan Thorlakson, CPA
Mon.–Fri.: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Sun.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
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OSNABROCK COMMUNITY CALEB & BOB HETLER PAINTING Looking for exterior painting jobs LIVING CENTER 18 BED BASIC & RESPITE CARE FACILITY
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Public Notice
Page 12 – Monday, July 5, 2021 Prairie Doc® Perspectives: Health Care access for rural Americans
rests to coordination with critical care specialists regarding the optimal management of a patient’s ventilator. Although not every specialty By Philip Meyer, is available, the advent of telehealth D.O. has afforded many outpatients the For most of us, seeing the doctor opportunity to stay in their homemeans making a trip to the local clin- town and see a specialist. While my patients and I have had ic to see our primary care physician many positive experiences with telein person, but an increasing number of patients are seeing their doctor re- health, none exemplifies the power motely by telehealth, using two-way of a remote video connection better video telecommunication technol- than one of my first encounters with a critically ill COVID patient in my ogy. The popularity of telehealth ser- local ICU last Fall. Moments after vices soared during the COVID pan- placing a call to my telehealth affilidemic much like Zoom and similar ate, I was video chatting with a crititechnologies. Historically, patients cal care specialist in Seattle – Amerand health care providers alike have ica’s first COVID epicenter. I was in been reluctant to adopt it, but federal my central South Dakota rural ICU health policy changes have removed wearing my PPE standing beside my many of the barriers to telehealth ac- patient who was now on a ventilator cess and have promoted its use in struggling with a disease I had never seen or treated and in the room with both primary and specialty care. According to the National Insti- us virtually, but 1300 miles away, tutes of Health, twenty percent of us was a specialist with six months of live in rural America where less than experience treating dozens of paten percent of physicians practice. I tients like the one before me. There will never be a replacepersonally have known patients who ment for in-person health care and a live more than one hour from their primary physician and more than physical examination is required for three hours from a medical special- proper diagnosis in most cases, but ist. Taking time off work and the I urge you to keep an open mind to travel expense required cause many seeing a physician remotely by telepatients to delay seeking care until health when necessary and consider their acute illness becomes compli- the power it can add to your overall cated or their chronic condition de- health care. Philip Meyer, D.O., a hospitalist in teriorates. Thankfully, as telehealth services Pierre, South Dakota, is a contributing have grown, time and expense of Prairie Doc® columnist. He appears as travel to a specialist have decreased a guest during On Call with the Prairie and access to care has increased for Doc® a medical Q&A show streaming many. Rural emergency physicians on Facebook Thursday, July 1 at 7 p.m. and hospitalists utilize telehealth Central. For free and easy access to the services for additional support and entire Prairie Doc® library, visit www. expert opinions for issues ranging prairiedoc.org and follow Prairie Doc® from acute trauma and cardiac ar- on Facebook.
Call for Bids The City of Langdon is calling
for bids for the sale of property known as the following Parcels: Parcel #61075 (City of Langdon, Lot 16, Block 3, Hannesson’s 4th Addition), Parcel #61076 (City of Langdon, Lot 17, Block 3, Hannesson’s 4th Addition), Parcel #61077 (City of Langdon, Lot 18, Block 3, Hannesson’s 4th Addition) and Parcel #61078 (City of Langdon, Lot 19, Block 3, Hannesson’s 4th Addition). The City of Langdon desires to sell all the previously described property together. Please only submit bids if you are interested in purchasing all the previously described
Summons SUMMONS
IN DISTRICT COURT, CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Adoption of Z.R.P., a minor chlld Case No. 10-2021-DM-011 TO: Santana Leandro Garza [¶1] You are hereby summoned and required to appear personally before the Honorable Kari Agotness, Judge of the District Court, at the Cavalier County Courthouse, 901 3rd Street, Langdon, North Dakota on July 27, 2021. at 1:30 P.M. for a hearing on a Petition for Adoption, a copy of which is on file with the Court. [¶2] If you fail to appear personally before the Court at said time and place, or show good cause why you cannot do so, the Court will issue an Order as is appropriate,
property. The City of Langdon reserves the right to reject any/all bids. Accepting bids at 324 8th Avenue, Langdon ND (please feel free to mail bids to the City of Langdon, 324 8th Avenue, Langdon, ND) by 5:00 p.m. on the 12th of July 2021. Bids will be opened at the commission meeting on July 12th, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. All bidders submitting written bids may be present at that time and may raise their bids orally if they so desire. Langdon City Auditor J28,Jy5,12 _______________________________
which may include a judgment by default. [¶3] While you are not required to have the assistance of legal counsel in this proceeding, you are entitled to such assistance if you so desire. If you desire legal counsel and are indigent, the Court, upon your request, may appoint legal counsel for you. Dated this 14th day of June 2021. Cassey A. Schmiess (ND ID #07574) LS Law Group, PC 304 4th Street NE, Suite 1 Devils Lake, ND 58301 Telephone: (701) 662-1967 Email: cassey@lslawgroupnd.com Attorneys for the Petitioners J21,28,Jy5 _______________________________
USDA invests over $150,000 to improve rural community facilities and essential services in North Dakota United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting State Director for Rural Development North Dakota Mark Wax today announced that USDA is investing $185 million to equip, rebuild, and modernize essential services in rural North Dakota. “These investments showcase a prior on infrastructure for the BidenHarris Administration,” said Wax. “It will help our rural communities improve their core facilities such as hospitals and libraries. As America builds back stronger, these projects will help the communities continue to beat the COVID-19 pandemic.” Background: USDA is investing in 233 projects through the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. Of these, 74 awards, totaling $4 million, will help communities with their long-term recovery efforts following natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods and tornadoes. The Department is making investments in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. In North Dakota: • The Good Samaritan Hospital Association is receiving an $80,000 grant to renovate and elevator. The current elevator is aged and has a history of mechanical breakdowns. The renovations will include new controls as well as upgraded electrical service and fire system monitoring. • Pierce County is receiving an
over $60,000 grant to update the security system for the Pierce County Jail. The updates include security system software, updates to cameras and storage servers. The new software will allow greater usage of systems such as securing doors, cameras and door access. • The City of Minnewaukan is receiving an over $10,000 grant to finance a stationary pump. The current system is run through a PTO attached to a tractor. Since the city does not own the tractor, it would be more beneficial to purchase a different pump that is not run by a PTO. Below are examples of today’s investments: • In California, the El Dorado County Community Health Center is receiving a $18.5 million loan to build a medical facility for residents and workers in and around Placerville. The center is a key player in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in El Dorado County. It also provides medical, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy and substance misuse treatment services. • In West Virginia, the Boys and Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle is receiving an $800,000 loan to purchase a facility to house the club’s child care services. Its child care program is open to all children who live in Morgan County. The club will rent a portion of the facility to a nonprofit health care provider. • In North Carolina, the Potters Hill Volunteer Fire Department is receiving a $375,000 disaster grant and a $795,000 direct loan to replace three, high-mileage, unreliable fire trucks. The new trucks will provide essential fire protection and emergency services primarily for rural residents and businesses in Duplin County in eastern North Carolina. Many parts of the area suffered con-
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Thomas Parker, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative of the estate: Jayne Parker, 859 12 1/2 Ave. W., West Fargo, ND 58078 or filed with the Court. Dated this 14th day of June, 2021. Jayne Parker Personal Representative 859 12 1/2 Ave. W. West Fargo, ND 58078 Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for the Personal Representative First publication on the 28th day of June, 2021. J28,Jy5,12 _______________________________
In the Matter of the Estate of Philip B. Hope, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed co-personal representatives of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Marjorie Lewis, co-personal representative of the estate at 924 10th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249; to Nykolas Hope, co-personal representative of the estate at 1311 9th Street, Langdon, ND 58249, or filed with the Court. Dated this 25th day of June, 2021. Marjorie Lewis Co-Personal Representative 924 10th Avenue Langdon, ND 58249 Nykolas Hope Co-Personal Representative 1311 9th Street Langdon, ND 58249 R. Scott Stewart, PC R. Scott Stewart Attorney at Law P.O. Box 151 Langdon, ND 58249 First publication on the 5th day of July, 2021. Jy5,12,19 _______________________________
Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH DAKOTA
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE NORTHEAST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, CAVALIER COUNTY,
Langdon City Commission Proceedings Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting June 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Darin Kaercher, Jim Rademacher and Susan Fay Crockett. Also, present Jeff Hiller, Chelsea Graber, Jason Busse, Tom Beauchamp, Gary Bimler, Greg Fetsch and Jon Metzger – Sheriff’s Office, Chuck Downs, Dan Fischer, Cody Schlittenhard, Barb and Dan Crockett, Kyle Moen, Joselyn Jennings, Michelle Anderson, Scott Anderson, Kristi and Derak Mostoller, Lance and Megan Schill, Bill and Peggy Davis, Mark Kakela, Kevin Lill, Lori Peterson, Landon and Kristen Rice and Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney, and RoxAnne Hoffarth. Also present KVLY Valley News J. Nowatzki called the meeting to order and led everyone into the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes from regular meeting on June 14th, 2021, seconded by J. Rademacher. All members voted in favor. Additions to Agenda: Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Correspondence: Department Reports: Street – J. Hiller reported they have been mowing and dura patching; the truck that was down is fixed and got it back today. Fire – L. Henry still is waiting for
a bid for drain and driveway. Water – J. Busse reported the water usage has been way down. He has requested Northeast Regional Water to attend the next meeting. Sanitation – T. Beauchamp presented the commission with clean up weeks break down. He has a load of cardboard to go out. When we had that 60 mile hour winds there was some damage to the building; it’s been repaired. Activity Center – C. Graber reported the floor project is going well. She got a bid for the front counter that is for $1200. Police – G. Fetsch reported he’s been working on budget. Also the last weekend was a busy one with three street dances. Auditor Report – R. Hoffarth has been working with the auditors on the 2019 and 2020 audit; also been working on budget. Hoffarth attended the Vanguard training offered last week. Unfinished Business: Moore Engineering – Phase 1 – sewer, Water, Storm Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) held two conference calls with Quam the week of June 21st. Received a schedule from Quam as follows July 19th-July 23rd Concrete Tear Out – All Finish Concrete “In house crew” Lagoon transfer pipe weights/barbed wire fence re-install – Quam July 26th – August 6th Curb, gutter, and flatwork replacement – All Finish Concrete
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August 9th – August 13th Asphalt work – TBD Phase 2 – Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Spruce Valley) underground work should be wrapping up this week with road work to follow. Other – Old Water Treatment Building – This was tabled until next meeting. Multiple Commercial Accounts – Several business owners were present to voice concern with the amended ordinance on the table. Commission President, Jerry Nowatzki explained the long process and what’s gone into this ordinance. After much discuss the commission decided to make some changes to the wording of the ordinance. Discussion is tabled until next meeting. Gun Range – Q. Wenzel presented the commission with a rough draft of the Release and waiver of liability for the gun range. L. Henry made the motion to approve a one year contract with Jon Metzger and to be reviewed every year, seconded by S. Crockett. All members voted in favor. NewBusiness: Fireworks Permit – Emmanuel Evangelic Church for July 4th, 2021 J. Rademacher made the motion to approve the permit, seconded by S. Crockett. All members voted in favor. Sidewalks – D. Kaercher asked for discussion as what to do with
the grates in the sidewalks on Main Street. The beautification committee was approached but nothing has been done. Hoffarth will check with a couple contractors for some bids to have filled in. Concrete Crushing – D. Kaercher would like to see this account cleaned up and to start putting money towards a crushing account. It has been used for many City projects. Hoffarth stated the Auditors want to know how much product is left. Commission requested Hoffarth to ask the auditors how they feel we can clean this account up. American Rescue Plan Act - Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – S. Crockett explained how these funds will be received and how they may be spent. Building Permits - #5188 Ted Mikkelsen, #5189, #5190 Rodney Uecker, #5191 Langdon Community Drug, #5192 Greg Goodman, #5193 Roger Waltz, #5194 Judy Lill, #5196 Cody Pengilly. J. Rademacher made the motion to approve all building permits seconded by L. Henry. All members voted in favor. CHOICE FINANCIAL- DEBIT CARD_____________________ 38.98 CHOICE FINANCIAL- DEBIT CARD_____________________ 65.98 PAYROLL & LIAB_______ 35,746.41 NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH_______________ 20.00 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS_____________________ 302.87 ARAMARK________________ 82.36
siderable damage from Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and Hurricane Florence in 2018. More than 100 types of projects are eligible for Community Facilities funding. Eligible applicants include municipalities, public bodies, nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Native American tribes. Projects must be in rural areas with a population of 20,000 or less. To learn more about Community Facilities Program funding opportunities, contact a USDA Rural Development state office. Also see the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program Guidance Book for Applicants (PDF, 669 KB) for a detailed overview of the application process. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.
ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES relating to the Licensing Of Unmanned Aerial Applicator Businesses
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will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code.
North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Office 2301 University Drive Building 22 Bismarck, ND Tues., Aug. 10th, 2021 9:00 a.m.
A copy of the proposed rules may be requested by calling 701-328-9650. Also, written comments may be submitted to P.O. Box 5020, Bismarck, ND 58502 until August 20th, 2021. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission at the above telephone number or address at least one day prior to the public hearing. Dated this 22nd day of June, 2021. Kyle Wanner North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Director
CARL HOFFARTH________ 1,040.00 CAVALIER COUNTY REPUBLICAN______________________ 75.00 COCA-COLA HIGH COUNTRY___ __________________________ 20.00 DOCU SHRED, INC.________ 38.83 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516____________________ 920.03 GLENN'S APPLIANCE CENTER__ _________________________ 599.00 HELM ENTERPRISES_____ 2,632.01 HIWAY LAUNDRY_________ 25.19 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE__ _________________________ 368.03 JASON BUSSE____________ 491.04 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL__ 62.72 LANGDON FIRE EQUIPMENT___ __________________________ 55.00 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES_ _________________________ 457.38 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER_ _______________________20,410.53 ONE-CALL CONCEPTS, INC._____ __________________________ 53.00 RICARD PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLIN_______________14,876.77 RURAL DEVEOPMENT FINANCE CORPORAT____________15,452.98 SAMSON ELECTRIC______ 453.40 Review and Approval of Bills: J. Rademacher made the motion to approve all bills, L. Henry seconded. All members voted in favor. Adjourn: With no other business L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting. Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor Jy5 _______________________________
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HELP WANTED – Full-time position open in our Langdon store. This position would include some shop work, deliveries, transfers, drive fertilizer truck. This position would include paid health insurance, 401K, paid vacation time and sick leave. Some experience in all areas preferred but will train. Please apply at Farmers Union Oil Co. in Langdon or call Joe at 701-370-2022. ___________________________J18Tf
HELP WANTED –Part-time nights and day shifts available at the C-Store in Langdon. Please apply at Farmers Union Oil Co. in Langdon. ___________________________J14Tf HELP WANTED – The Langdon Motor Inn is looking for fulltime front desk manager. Must be self motivated, hard worker, and dependable. Day time hours. Also looking for a full-time or part-time housekeeper. Day time hours. Stop in for application. __________________ J14,21,28,Jy5Bt
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MISCELLANEOUS – The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District is taking tree orders for spring 2022 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
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FOR RENT – The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District has for rent a 5.5 foot Truax Flex-II No-Till Drill. For more details, Contact the Cavalier County Soil Conservation District at 701-256-2484 ext. 3. __________________________O11Bt
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CHS is hiring the following positions at Milton, Langdon Adams, Calvin: Seasonal Operations Specialist Seasonal Truck Drivers CDL Required Please apply online at chsinc.com
C AVA L I E R COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY – The Cavalier County Historical Society would like to extend a huge thank you to our amazing community for your support and donations at our annual Father's Day Breakfast. It
was our biggest breakfast in many years! Have a Happy 4th of July and come visit us this summer! Shauna Schneider, Cavalier County Historical Society President _______________________________
Want to ADVERTISE in the Cavalier County Republican? Call Lori at 256-5311.
Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon has an opening for a:
SOCIAL WORKER
• Full time position – Monday – Friday • Willing to train Social Worker Designee • Must be CNA certified (Willing to Certify)
FOR RENT – One bedroom newly remodeled basement apartment and one efficiency basebment apartment for rent. No pets, no smokers. Laundry facilities on site. Utilities included, except phone and TV. Call 701-370-0002. _____________________J28,Jy5,12Bt
Contact Kayce at Maple Manor at 256-2987 or send a resume to kayce.schlittenhard@mmcarecenter.com,
Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon has an opening for a:
Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon has an opening for a:
MDS Coordinator
• Full-time position, Monday – Friday • Current and valid state nursing license • Experience in MDS Coordinator role preferred
Full-time Activity Assistant
36-40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday with rotating Wednesday Evenings Must be CNA certified and is benefit eligible
Contact Kayce at Maple Manor at 256-2987 or kayce.schlittenhard@mmcarecenter.com, and I will email you an employment application.
Contact Kayce at Maple Manor at 256-2987 or kayce.schlittenhard@mmcarecenter.com, and I will email you an employment application.
D&B Motors has an immediate opening for: Parts counterperson/ manager candidate This is a full-time customer service focused position. Duties would include but not limited to, looking up and ordering parts for technicians as well as walk-in customers. Inventory management and GM experience preferred but will train the right individual. Competitive compensation and benefit package included. Interested applicants should forward resume and cover sheet to jbusse@utma.com or call Jennifer @ 701.256.5331. D&B Motors is an equal opportunity employer.
HELP WANTED The Osnabrock Community Living Center has a full-time administrative opening. The position is 32 hours per week. Includes benefits. Computer skills are required in Word, Excel and etc. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Accepting resumes until July 6, 2021. Applicants can send their resume to: Paul Liebersbach, President 327 Montana Street Nekoma, ND 58355 or Pliebersbach@outlook.com For more info contact Paul at 701-949-2113 or 701-305-0721
HELP WANTED PCMHA/Wedgewood Manor
Flex-Time Social Worker: BSW and ND SW licensure required Duties include but are not limited to overseeing Social Work Designee, assist with residents/patients admission, discharge, and care coordination. Approximately 12 hours per quarter.
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Flex-Time Housekeeping: Temporary full time hours during the summer months 8hr day shifts, M-F, 6:30am-3pm, weekend rotation (flexibility may be possible, please inquire) Full-Time Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant Full/Part-time RN (Sign On Bonus: $4,000 Full-time/$2,000.00 Part-time) Full/Part-time LPN (Sign On Bonus: $2,000 Full-time/$1,000.00 Part-time) Flex-time RN Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for more information.
Wedgewood Manor
Full-Time Business Office Clerk: Billing/filing of insurances, accounting of resident fund, month end procedures, admitting and discharging residents SIGN ON BONUS! Full/Part-time PM/Night LPN/RN *$10,000 for Full Time RN/LPN* Full/Part-time PM/Night CNAs *$1,500 for Full Time CNA *PM shift earns an additional $2.00/hour! ($750.00 Part Time)* *Night shift earns additional $3.00/hour! *$2,000 for Full Time Night CNA ($1,000.00 Part Time)* EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!
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HELP WANTED D A K O TA COLLEGE AT BOTTINEAU is hiring Foundation Administrative Coordinator, Grant Writer, Horticulture Instructor and Farm/Ranch Business Instructor (this position located in Stanley, ND). See http://www.dakotacollege.edu/faculty-and-staff/employment/ for details. I M M E D I AT E O P E N I N G F O R a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator at Wishek Living Center. For more information call Tanya Schnabel at (701)452-2333 or fill out an application at www. wisheklivingcenter.com Closing date July 30, 2021. MAY-PORT CG SCHOOL is hiring: Full-time English Teacher/Librarian, kindergarten aide, part-time business office assistant, and custodian. Apply to Supt, Michael Bradner: 900 Main St W, Mayville, ND; 701-7882281 x225; Michael.bradner@mayportcg.com.
STRASBURG CARE CENTER nursing positions open. 1)RN Nurse Manager-Full time. 2)RN/LPN for days/pm’s, every 4th weekend. 3) RN/LPN for nights, 3 twelve-hour shifts/week, every 4th weekend. Competitive pay and benefits. For applications or questions, contact Bev Davis, DON at sccdon@bektel. com, call 701-336-2651, or get application www.strasburgcarecenter.org. COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS. Competitive wage and benefits, meal allowance, paid lodging. Traveling position for railroad vegetation control, 60-80 hours/week. RAW (Cooperstown, ND). 888.700.0292 | www.rawapplicators.com | info@ rawapplicators.com LOOKING FOR THE most complete listing of ND Media? ND Media Guide. Only $25! Call 701-223-6397, ND Newspaper Association. SERVICES FOR HIRE LONG DISTANCE MOVING: WhiteGlove Service from America’s Top
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By Rita Maisel
Good Memories Everyone has memories locked in a mental filing cabinet that just hearing a song or reading a semiforgotten name can unlock. That happened to me last week and opened a chapter in Langdon history I had not thought about for years. The small death notice in the Grand Forks Herald simply gave the name Roger Soli and that he would be buried on Thursday at Vang. In a mental flash, I was back with most of the children in our neighborhood gathered on the south side of the Mukomela house with a front row seat across the alley which is now called Tenth Avenue where men and equipment were digging a basement for a new home. Readers might need to know that this was somewhere in the mid1940s, and construction in Langdon had been on hold during the war which, I believe, was still being fought. Shortages of almost everything had made building difficult, but during the last year or so of the war we were thinking in postwar terms, property was changing hands and people were starting to move. A large, fenced area between what is now 8th and 9th Streets had been garden and pasture area
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for many years, but the owner of part of the property had died, and it was divided into housing lots. In the next few years at least 12 new homes would spring up, most of them moved in from other communities. We soon learned that the first home would come from Vang and house the Palmer Soli family. Of course, we wanted to know if they had children, and they did – six boys ranging in age from Warren who might by that time have been in a war zone down to Paul who probably had not yet started school. By the time school started, we would also meet Don and Dale. Roger and Laurie - closer to our age - were soon part of the community group of children who supervised from a distance not only their arrival but later the coming of homes for the Perius, Veer, Kartes, Holo, Gerald Klein, and Mutcher houses as well as the building “from scratch” of the Asgrimson and Fast houses. Besides houses there was church construction going on in Langdon. Here, too, the churches were moved into town already built and adapted to the needs of the new congregations. In 1945, the several Evangelical congregations in Cavalier County moved the largest of their three or four existing churches from Easby to Langdon. This was a long-time project of Rev. Bergland who was transferred to Yankton shortly after the church arrived and a new pastor assigned. Rev. Kruckenberg was newly married, and both he and his
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wife had lived in more modern communities than the rural parsonage at Zion ten miles east of Langdon, which at that time might have had electricity but lacked many of the facilities they felt were necessary. Once the new church was dedicated and the pastor’s wife, who had both a music and a teaching degree, was hired by the Langdon School- they went house-hunting. The next year another church appeared south of the highway for Lutheran congregations. While the Emmanuel Church had dark pews, some paneling, and stained-glass windows so fit in with the other Langdon churches, this new church was white on the outside and white on the inside with all white walls, woodwork, altar, railings and so on. This congregation became United Lutheran with a pastor who wore a white robe and even the pianist (later a good friend) was neatly attired in a white hat, white gloves, matching white shoe and purse when they went to the front to play the piano. Both of those buildings are still in Langdon and are now First Baptist and the Economy home. At the time the Soli family moved to Langdon, Palmer had been associated with the Langdon Creamery for a decade or more and was known as the butter maker. He also had a cream route where he picked up cream from regular suppliers and as a result was well known in the area. Both Nellie and Palmer liked to sing, and when Mrs. Kruck-
enberg, who had accompanied travelling quartets while in college, wanted to organize a group in Langdon, the four members came initially from four different churches. That group was Jim Patton, manager of the Gamble-Skogmo grocery store; Palmer Soli who worked at the Creamery and had grown up Lutheran; Pete Rohn from Loma or Alsen; and Gerald Schanz from the earlier Bethel Evangelical Church. They sang wherever invited but often at the Emmanuel Church, and their music was inspired by a record collection of long-ago Stamps-Baxter, Blackwood Brothers, and Statesmen records owned by Rev. Kruckenberg. Rev. Ardell Aleson joined the group when Jim Patton gave up the grocery store and moved his wife and six children to Wahpeton where the Wahpeton EUB church began in their basement. After a few years in Langdon, there is a memory of Mrs. Soli not being well. She was well liked in the neighborhood, so the ladies were worried about her. She had seen a doctor who must have told her that she had a tumor and should see a surgeon in Grand Forks because she did go there. A short time later she returned with Wanda, the only girl in their family, and a ray of sunshine in both the neighborhood and the Soli family. Because these memories came from the notice about Roger’s death, I went to the funeral home website to read his obituary, and if you knew any of this family, you will enjoy the video and many pictures of life in the Soli family - in particular Roger and his wife, Mary, their five children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Roger had been a friend of my brother, and there are memories of that group of boys who always seemed to be building somethingmodel airplanes, ham radios, or a "from scratch" record player which played 45 records produced by Yogi Yorgeson that left them giggling day after day. Most of this group found jobs at Toby Pehkhonen’s National Tea Store. For some of them the favorite job was sacking up the cookies (they were allowed to eat the broken ones and ate well), but Roger went on to a full-time job there between graduation from LHS and leaving for army service along with a group of his long time friends. Discharged in 1956, most of them went on to college on the GI Bill. However, Mary and Roger had gotten married, so he also had a job in a Grand Forks store while tak-
ing classes at UND. The grocery job lasted approximately 30 years and shoppers at Grand Forks were welcomed by Roger if they happened to have Langdon roots. The Soli family liked to fish, or at least some of them did, and there was a year when Palmer and Nellie had a campground in Minnesota but then retired to Grand Forks. When Roger and Mary left Grand Forks, they took on a resort on Lake of the Woods which became their home for the rest of their busy lives offering gas, bait, food, and cabins to guests who came year after year. Readers probably wonder what the video has to say about the other members of the family, and if you knew them growing up - there are pictures, but to be honest, in more recent pictures it was hard to tell the brothers apart. I did recognize Wanda in the group shots. Warren spent much of his adult life in the hardware business in Minnesota. Don went from being a major sports star under the guidance of Wallace Osman that he got scholarships to play at Minot State where he played both basketball and football and had Herb Parker from Nekoma as a coach. When he had to leave college for army service, the scholarship was waiting for him when he returned to Minot along with his wife. He began teaching or working part-time in a school in Minot and went on to coach, teach, and become a school administrator in California. After retirement he went to Washington state where he excelled in golf. After hitting two holes in one in a single day, he called and mentioned that the three teachers who influenced him the most were Mr. Osman, Herb Parker, and Mrs. DeVold - who had him in choir, noticed his voice, and sent him on to win at a high school music festival. He mentioned that in old age, he still loved to sing. Dale and his wife, Helen, spent much of their lives in Hallock, Minnesota, where I understand he worked for Otter Tail. Laurie, better known in later years as Eli, also excelled in sports at LHS and graduated here in 1955 - which is about the time the parents moved to Grand Forks. Laurie also made his home in Grand Forks. The survivors of the original family are Paul and Wanda both married and living with their families in other states. There are also numerous cousins and even shirt tail relatives of the original Soli and Peterson families still living in Cavalier County.
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Pictured above are the Langdon businesses that participated in the Langdon City Beautification project, Adopt-a-Planter: top left is the Cavalier County Republican, top right is Sew On & Sew North, bottom left is Cutting Edges Hair Salon, and bottom right is the Roxy Theater. Stop by and enjoy the beauty and creativity of the businesses that help beautify our Main Street! Photos by Lori Peterson.
DON’T LET PAIN
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Non-surgical pain management is here at CCMH Whether repetitive motion is causing aches that keep getting worse, or an injury has developed into ongoing pain you just can’t escape, non-surgical pain management at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital & Clinics may be the solution you didn’t know you had. Providers utilize a patient-centered approach to implement personalized therapies and treatment plans to manage pain without the need for surgery. So, forget the pain, restore mobility—and return to the quality of life you deserve.
No referral necessary! To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 701-265-6120.
The Tour de Rendezvous was held in Langdon on June 26 with about 25 riders ranging in age from 11-68. The top finishers in each race were: 33-mile Women: 1. Brenda Dufault - Grand Forks and 2. Jean Kraft - Bismarck; 33-mile Men: 1. Bill Crosby - Cavalier, 2. Father Asselin - Walhalla, and 3. Curtis Sherman - Grand Forks; 60-mile Women(3way tie): 1. Cindy Freschette - Fargo, 1. Patty Holter - Ardoch, 1. Cathy Woidtke - Williams, Minn.; 60-mile Men: 1. Chalmer Dettler - Langdon, 2. Casey Bredeson - Edinburg and 3. Mathew McFadden - Grand Forks. Photos by Lori Peterson.