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County Commission clarifies stance on the Forestry Stewardship Program a lot of us would like to see this and hunting. The three most said. “If they would have just get together with the Forest vocal commissioners on this is- kept us in the loop and let us Service," Hardy shared. He also sue all shared the same misgiv- have control over the renewCavalier County resident Bill said that he does not believe ings on the program - that it is able process then we would Hardy addressed the Commis- the current situation is entirely outdated and has been poorly have been able to deny or set sion about their recent decision the Forest Services' fault as the managed by the Forestry Ser- the renewals instead of them regarding the Forestry Steward- state legislators that created vice over the years by not keep- just pushing them through and ship Program during the Com- the program did not include an ing the break in line with rising not passing that information on mission's regular meeting on end date for the program. The values. The lack of communica- to us to approve.” Moser clarified his opinion Tuesday, February 4. Hardy stat- legislators should be the ones tion between the Service and that the tax benefit should be county commissioners has also to take this issue up. ed that those he has talked to given to those who reside in been a sore point for the cur“It is a good program, ” Hardy in his area that use the program rent members of Cavalier Coun- the local areas of Cavalier or want it to stay in place, but that said. ty Commission. The biggest is- Pembina County. The problem The Commission explained they too are “disgusted with the the CommisForestry Service sion has with along with the the program is Commission”. that it is out-of“I think we date for current need to get legland value asislation to pour sessments, and some money the county has into the county no control. The and still keep commissioners the $.50 on the believe that the trees,” Hardy program only said. has two opHe explained tions - re-do the that many were entire program under the imfrom scratch or pression that the leave it as is. county received “For the next some form of The Cavalier County Commission met with ND Forest Stewardship Specialist Josh Wolk to disfunding from cuss the Forest Stewardship Program's future in Cavalier County on January 23. Photo by year, if we can get the state the Forestry Ser- Melissa Anderson to step in and vice for particimaybe change pation in the program. Hardy also noted that while the Com- their position and reasoning sue, however, is the program's some laws and regulations on mission focuses on the trees for the decision that was made unfunded state program status it and get it to a more proper rate, that would be something having value for hunting, there previously. Commissioners Nick that hurts local government. I would like to see. I would also “We’ve been left out of the Moser, Stanley Dick, and Greg are other areas in the county that are utilized for hunting for Goodman explained that they loop, and every time, over the like to review every contract were not against the trees and last five years, that we have that comes through and apwaterfowl. “Our trees should be worth the idea of the program provid- tried to get information, basi- prove it based on residence no more than them. There is a ing a tax benefit to those who cally employment changes over status. I’m not opposed to the lot of controversy. Looks like own land with no real economic there, we just never got the in- program; I just think it needs to we are fighting every step, and use other than for conservation formation we wanted,” Moser cont. on page 2

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Turn to Page 3 for the latest from the Cavalier County Commissioners meeting. Leon Hiltner gives his Veteran's Service Update, see Page 7. Find basketball and hockey coverage on pages 8-9.

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Howatt stressed that with the Choice Bank hosted a short ent uses and reasons for using seminar on Wednesday, Febru- the different elections. There potential conditions heading ary 5 to assist producers in get- are some changes that have into the 2020 growing season, ting ready for the 2020 growing taken place for 2019, and she producers need to have this paseason and beyond. The semi- cautioned producers who have perwork taken care of sooner nar included three speakers yet to make their way to the FSA rather than later as deadlines that had one simple message office in Cavalier County that if loom. The season will be busy, for those who attended - start they do not get in soon, they and Howatt highly recomplanning your future now and may miss the deadline and be mends that after getting the inbecome educated on what the forced to use the 2018 payment. formation from the FSA office to “If you do not get this done visit with the individual’s crop options are available. “Agriculture is changing so by the deadline, you forego insurance agent to work out the best plan for much; it’s going to the producer. be such a different “As it game in the next changes, decade that this you have to is just going to be change with more and more it. You have instrumental in to adapt and being successful,” evolve. It’s Choice Bank Presiimportant to dent Todd Borbe at these chardt said. [meetings],” Planning a fuBorchardt ture in farming said. means knowing Z a c h the deadlines for Schaefer, an programs such banker as the ARC, PLC, Zack Schaefer was one of the presentors discussing insur- ag WHIP+ offered ance, deadlines and markets at the Choice Bank Insurance and crop insurance speby United States seminar held on Feb. 5. Photo by Melissa Anderson. cialist at the Department of Ag Farm Service Agency. Julie the 2019 payment, and you re- Langdon location of Choice Howatt, the executive director vert back to whatever you had Bank, provided invaluable infor the Cavalier County FSA of- in 2018 as far as election. We formation regarding the crop fice, reminded producers that cannot continually call,” Howatt insurance options available to the deadline for submitting stressed. “So it’s really impor- area producers. Schaefer noted their information for the 2019 tant to go to these meetings, that agents would be able to learn, hear about it, see what assist producers with a lot of year is March 15. “We need you guys to get in you have to do. I would say you the manual part of the FSA apand sign up for 2019,” Howatt would need to get in before the plications and elections. Once a end of February to get this done producer has their FSA election said. Howatt explained the differ- for 2019.” cont. on page 3

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Cavalier County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) has found a new director for the ambulance squad in recent transplant to North Dakota Christopher South, CCP. Becoming a Critical Care Provider (CCP) was not his original plan for life, but after finding his mother unresponsive from an over-

dose, he never wanted to feel helpless like that again. South began his EMT training fresh out of high school after losing his mother in 1995. South, originally from Birmingham, Alabama, moved to Hettinger in the fall of 2018 following the decision to find something different than what he was used to. He worked for several months as the Emer-

gency Services Supervisor for their ambulance squad. “North Dakota is definitely different from Birmingham, weather-wise anyway, and I just kind of came up here,” South shared. During that time, South was giving his presentation “Dead Inside” which discusses

the darker aspects of being an EMT and why mental health of those in the field is so important. He gave his presentation in Langdon in October of 2019 and immediately hit it off with many of the emergency services personnel in attendance. A short time later, South applied for the ambulance director position with CCMH. cont. on page 3

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Civic Meetings Langdon City Commission Monday, February 10, 6:00 p.m. Munich School District Tuesday, February 11, 7:00 a.m. Langdon Airport Authority Wednesday, February 12, 5:00 p.m. Cavalier County Water Resource Board Thursday, February 13, 8:00 a.m. Langdon Park Board Monday, February 17, 4:30 p.m. This information provided as a public service by the Cavalier County Republican.

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Forestry program _____________________________________________continued from Page 1 be brought up-to-date,” Moser Dick believes Moser’s idea of sentatives of the North Dakota having the program be re- Forestry Service to determine said. For Goodman, the program is shaped to have local control how best to solve the current one that should be supported with the tax benefit applying to problems the county has with for the conservation and pro- only area county residents, he the program. The commissiontection of trees. The dated pro- does not believe it is feasible. ers see the solution coming gram’s administration has fallen Dick firmly believes that the through either legislation or short of expectations, leaving program, while a good one, is with the Forestry Service inlocal taxpayers with the brunt solely an assessment problem - creasing their budget to provide funding to the county for not a taxation problem. of the unfunded mandate. “The problem is it’s a state the program. “I support the program. I just Dick had spoken with State don’t think it’s right to have a program, and I’ve talked to state state program that is funded legislators - the only way to rec- Legislation Tax Committee Chair by local tax payer,” Goodman tify it is to kill it and start over. Craig Headland about the issue. explained, “I support the tree I don’t see any other compro- Headland shared with Dick that side of things in terms of pres- mise,” Dick said. “I’m not against this issue had been brought forervation of our natural forests, trees. I love the trees. I love that ward in past sessions but due to but I think it needs to be looked area. It’s an untapped resource. the fact it would be an increase at from the stand point that if I think it’s something we could in tax, nobody would support you are going to have a state do a lot more for. But to me the the update. “He understands that this program where the $1.50...tax only way we can do that is we break needs to be funded by have to have local control, and was put in 45 years ago, and evthe way we can have local con- erybody elses’ taxation went up the state.” Supporting the trees extends trol is we have to get rid of a approximately 400 or 500 percent. But if money is going to be beyond the Commission table state program.” The Commission believes put back into the Forestry Deto the residents that will be most affected by the program that the program, as a concept, partment maybe coming in and being discontinued. Discus- is a great one but that it is not subsizing the other $1.50 or $2 sion brought forward by Hardy fairly funded. The concept of or whatever we think is fair, but showed that the program, de- the Forestry Services Program is that has to come through Legisspite its nearly 50 implementa- to enhance the trees, enhance lation through the Forestry Detion, is still misunderstood even the hunting capability in the partment,” Dick explained. The Forestry Department area, and enhance the tourism by those who are in favor of it. “I think a lot of people didn’t opportunities that the Pembina needing to request this change know that the funding of that Gorge offers, making the area to how the program is operated has been discussed at length tax break is on the back of the one that people want to see. “To do that, it takes dollars by the Commission as the most local taxpayers. I think a lot of people just assumed it didn’t which everybody, I think, kind plausible solution to the issue cost the county. Well it costs the of understands, but to do that, I of the program continuing. county, it costs the school dis- think, we want local control, and Should no changes be impletrict, it costs the townships the this program is state controlled mented to rectify the concerns way it’s set up right now,” Good- and that’s my beef. Nothing that the Commission has put more, nothing less. And I don’t forward to the Forestry Departman said. For Dick, the fact thereJan. is no know how else to solve it,” Dick ment, the Commission is firm in the decision to no longer renew compromised position for the stated. The Commission has plans Foresty Stewardship contracts. county to take, leaves the only option of starting over. While to meet once again with repre-

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Cavalier County Commissioners hold short meeting The Cavalier County Commission had a short agenda for their February 4 meeting. The business of the county ranged from previous meeting topics to future involvement in projects and meetings. Commissioner Stanley Dick explained to his fellow commissioners his opinion on the Legacy Fund earnings and where those funds could best be put to use. Dick explained that, along with a repeat of Operation Prairie Dog to provide funding for infrastructure projects, he would like to see some of those earnings go towards tourism projects. Another idea that Dick shared was one where the earnings could be utilized to remove old buildings that are eye sores and health hazards in the smaller communities of North Dakota. Dick will be taking the ideas to North Dakota Association of Counties meeting he will be attending later. The Commission received correspondence inviting them to attend a meeting concerning the maintenance of Senator Young Dam. The aging structure

is slated to be closed for a year to handle the necessary repairs. The commissioners discussed at length the options that they had in terms of attendance and also what expectations were. Bill Hardy, who was present at the meeting to discuss the Forestry Stewardship Program, remained and was asked for his input on the subject. Hardy explained that in years prior, so long as the county provided zero funding towards the dam's maintenance, the other counties could not force them to. The main concern for Cavalier County would be the road that runs over top of the Senator Young Dam. Having someone in attendance to state that that is strictly the only item of concern for the county is a good move. The Cavalier County Water Board was also invited, and the Commission decided that before any further action could be taken by the county commission, the two authorities should meet so that they are in agreement of how to move forward. The correspondence was

tabled. In Other Business • Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Ambulance Director Chris South and the commissioners discussed snow removal for the ambulance in the event of a call. The commissioners explained the new tracking system that the county has installed for their snowplows and roadgraders that would allow the dispatch to coordinate with the ambulance service to ensure a route to the call is open. • The Commission approved a 5 year contract for the continuation of the Vanguard website for property values. The decision was made based on the amount of usage the website receives from private and government entities. The cost for the website will be discounted and amount to $3,300 per year. • Cavalier County Weed Oﬃcer Josh Short provided an update to the commissioners on his progress in learning the position as well as other updates relating to the weed oﬃce.

Development of the State’s 2020 – 2024 Consolidated Plan The State of North Dakota will be conducting public hearings throughout the State in the month of February 2020. The purpose of the hearings is to receive input on housing and non-housing community development needs, for the development of the state’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, and the 2020 Action Plan. The Consolidated Plan, required by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), describes the state’s demographic characteristics; housing inventory, housing needs primarily for persons of low and moderate income, the homeless, and special needs persons; and the state’s housing and non-housing priority needs. The Plan also includes ﬁve-year goals for housing and non-housing needs, a description of available resources, and a description of how certain resources will be delivered. The emphasis of the Plan is to beneﬁt low and moderate income persons. In addition, the Plan contains the Action Plan for the year 2020 that serves as the state’s grant application for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, Housing Trust Fund (HTF), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

programs. The Action Plan contains the program descriptions that describe how these programs will be delivered in the year 2020. The public is encouraged to attend the public hearing to learn about the Plan and to provide ideas for its development. At a later date, the public will be invited to obtain a copy of the draft Plan and to provide written comments. Should anyone require auxiliary aids or services, or need additional information, please contact the Department of Commerce’s Section 504 Coordinator via email at dcs@ nd.gov, or by calling 701-328-5300, TTY 800-366-6888, Spanish TTY 800-435-8590, or Relay ND Voice 800-366-6889, prior to the hearing. Following is a list of public hearing dates, times and locations: Consolidated Plan Public Hearing Schedule Region I February 21, 2020 - 11:00 a.m. Williston City Hall Commissioners Room 22 East Broadway Williston, ND Region II February 21, 2020 - 3:00 p.m. Minot Public Library 516 2nd Ave SW Minot, ND

Region III February 19, 2020 - 10:00 a.m. Ramsey County Armory 417 5th Street NE Devils Lake, ND Region IV February 20, 2020 - 2:30 p.m. Job Service ND Conference Room 1501 28th Avenue South Grand Forks, ND Region V February 18, 2020 - 10:00 a.m. Lake Agassiz Regional Council 417 Main Avenue - Suite 201 Fargo, ND Region VI February 18, 2020 - 2:00 p.m. South Central Dakota Regional Council 429 2nd St SW Jamestown, ND Region VII February 25, 2020 – 3:00 p.m. ND Department of Commerce 1600 East Century Avenue, Suite 2 Bismarck, ND Region VIII February 25, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. (Mountain Time) Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce 314 3rd Ave W Dickinson, ND

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“They called me up, and I came and interviewed and- ta da- here I am,” South quipped. For South, being on the management side of the ambulance squad has been a bit different to what he is used to. He believes that his job as the director is to be a resource for the squad. “When they need something, they know they can come to me and that I’ll take care of it. I’m the guy that will always have their back,” South said. “That’s what I’m supposed to do. I just have a bunch of paperwork that goes along with it.” So far, South has “absolutely loved” the job since his start date in the position of January 6. Over his career in EMS, the duties are fairly universal, but the implementation of those duties is different from the big city of Birmingham compared to the small town, rural set up of Langdon. The dynamic of the small town and learning experiences have appealed to South as there is good involvement from the staff but also good involvement from the community. “I love the team here; they all get along great. They work together well, and they are all

about the mission which is doing right by the community,” South said. One of the ways that South wants to improve community involvement is through training. Much of his background is with education - having opportunities to learn about health and getting more community involvement. From training courses like the upcoming Emergency Vehicle Operators Course set for Saturday, April 4 right here in Langdon to more fun events like the Langdon Ambulance Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday, April 18. Bigger efforts are also in the works as South has a goal to have every community in Cavalier County be a Cardiac Ready Community. While there are certain mandates that they will need to meet, South believes this will be a big step forward. “We want our community to be better prepared cardiovascularly,” South said. With so many plans and ideas for the future, CCMH has found a great new director for their ambulance squad and for the area.

Farm deadlines ____________________continued from Page 1 and crop insurance decisions prices to go up and commodity settled, the next piece of advice prices to go down. With this in to those in attendance was remind, having a marketing plan for crops is going to make or lated to marketing the crops. “Marketing is something break producers over the next that I think could be pretty in- 10 years, according to Grisafi. “My plan and what I help timidating for a lot of people. They don’t have as good of an people do is try to figure out understanding. So I would say how bad it’s going to be and easing into it, having the educa- then only get better from there,” tion, getting to crop insurance Grisafi said. By planning for the worst or marketing meetings is just going to help people do a bet- outcomes that could occur and ter job of farming,” Borchardt managing risk accordingly, producers have a good chance to noted. Tommy Grisafi, a commod- make gains. Crop insurance, a ity risk management advisor at basic plan, and working with Advance Trading based in Val- bankers are the best things to paraiso, Indiana, provided a no- do. With yields continually risfluff, exactly how it is approach ing across the country having a to what the markets are doing, target price in mind when marwhat producers can do to try keting and then selling at that and come out on top, and what price allows producers to capis currently the biggest handi- ture markets that would othercap that producers have. Grisafi wise go unknown. “Because of the fluidness of explained that the very things that are helping producers are commodity markets today, as also hurting them. He referred relative to what that looked like to how the Market Facilitiation even 10 years ago, news is so Programs have enabled produc- much faster today in terms of ers to hang onto crops that they variables that impact commodotherwise would have moved ity markets that you just have already. This coupled with the to be that much more prepared low interest rates means that for it,“ Borchardt shared. “To his the crop will only sell for a worse point [Grisafi’s], capturing the carries when they happen and price later. “At Advanced Trading, we can the rallies when they happen control flat price, but we can’t and just being ready to jump control basis,” Grisafi said. “We on opportunities when they are want you to sell right at a hot there.” For more information please basis.” Grisafi simplified the expla- contact the FSA oﬃce at 701nation of basis as being the 256-5521, your crop insurance function of a producer's abil- agent, Choice Bank of Langdon ity to store grain until some- at 701-256-2141, or Tommy Gribody needs it. Currently, Gri- safi at 1-800-664-4383. safi believes that the American economy is set for stock market

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Melissa’s Musings By Melissa Anderson Laughter makes working out easier I am not a fan of working out. It’s incredibly boring and repetitious. Previously I have mused on the need for fun at work and having a good laugh certainly makes work more enjoyable. I believe the same goes for working out. I know one of the most common phrases is - if you can talk, you are not working hard enough during exercise. I disagree. If you can still talk while putting your body through its paces - that is an indication of physical fitness, not a lack of motivation. Am I a physical trainer? No. Do I have any experience in helping someone else become physically fit? Nope. Not unless you count that time in college my friend asked me to do a 5 a.m. boot camp at the wellness center. Let me tell you this now, I almost got kicked out. Now, the reason I almost got kicked out was because, at the time, I was already doing 5 a.m. workouts cause I was insane. I still do it sometimes, so I can say that without blinking. My penchant for wanting to have fun while working out made the boot camp more enjoyable for my

friend because I would participate to my full ability, push her to do the same, and be cracking jokes the entire time leaving us both laughing while sweating up a storm. The people in charge of the boot camp though....they were not as amused. There were others there who were just beginning to get in shape. Because I was obviously not at that stage, there were some dark stares thinking I was making fun of others. I started making my jokes louder for everyone to hear. I figured getting up before 5 a.m. to make the boot camp was punishment enough for those in the program and, therefore, couldn’t we all use a little humor to get the day started? I didn’t get kicked out. I did, however, try to keep the jokes and laughter more in line with general humor rather than the inside jokes between my friend and me. Nobody likes those jokes anyway. That habit of wanting to have some humor to take my mind off the boredom that is physical fitness is still with me to this day. Sometimes I watch one of those early morning news shows; sometimes I watch comedy specials. It’s tough now to find things to laugh at. I highly encourage everyone to consider having a good laugh while having a good workout.

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So you think it’s rough going here?… This is the time of year I like to take a look at some of the other unfortunate places on Earth because, believe or not, we don’t have winter nearly as bad as some other places. We’re always complaining about living in North Dakota during the winter, but you do know there are far worse place to live, right? The most obvious is the North Pole. It’s winter there just like it is here. Unfortunately, the average temperature this time of year is 40 below zero, or minus 40 for all you Celsius fans. And yes, that’s an average. What you might find interesting is that in the past 10 years, the coldest temperature recorded at the North Pole has been only 58 below zero. We can handle that, right? Parshall’s been 60 below, Tower and Roseau, Minn., have been 60 below, Maxbass 59 below. Yes, but what we might not realize is that 58 below will stay for a month until it warms up into the 40s below. The average low temperature this time of year is 35 below and the average high is 31 below. Could anyone exist in that kind of environment? Why, yes they do. Inuits don’t actually live at the North Pole, but they live nearby and have to be a hardy bunch. It’s summer right now at the South Pole, so it’s probably not a

To the editor, Being pro-life means many things. Trusted research centers Guttmacher, Reuters, and NCBi.gov report the highest number of abortions occur among the poorest of poor women. To address this issue, a District 10 Democrat presented a bill to legislators currently serving District 10 prior to the 2018-2019 legislative session. Unfortunately, these District 10 Republican legislators were not interested in taking this bill forward. The proposed bill would have increased medical assistance eligibility for poor pregnant women in North Dakota. Currently, women with incomes below 152% of the national poverty rate are eligible for assistance. The bill aimed to include those with incomes up to 203% of the poverty level. With his arms full of binders carrying the proposed wording, that very same District 10 Democrat prowled the halls of the state capitol to convince someone to read and understand the proposal. Representative Alisa Mitskog, from District 25, Wahpeton stepped forward and shared the binders with to her colleagues. She was willing to take up the fight to help vulnerable women and children. The bill was eventually trimmed from 203% to covering those at 162% of national poverty rate, and shaped into legislation that passed ND House, ND Senate, and was signed into state law on April 4, 2019. This District 10 Democrat was simply looking for something that would help the lives of impoverished women and their fami-

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Upside Down Under good comparison to look at temperatures here and at the South Pole. However, people do live at the South Pole doing scientific research, and if you think it gets cold here, you’re not even close. All 12 months have below zero lows and record lows, and December and January are the only two month where the temperature goes above zero at 10 and 6 degrees, respectively. OK, that’s an average winter day in North Dakota, but when you consider overnight lows, don’t complain about 20 or 30 below. On July 21, 1983, the coldest temperature ever recorded on the face of the earth was observed at the South Pole when -128.6 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded. That’s more than double the coldest temperature ever recorded in North Dakota. Can you even imagine that? Motor oil becomes solid at 60 below and gas begins to crystalize. What might happen in nature at a temperature like that? I hope those barracks have thick insulation. How can a temperature that cold even be recorded? What is used to make sure a temperature like that is accurate? There are numerous places around the world that will get much colder than anywhere in North Dakota. People in the south think that Grand Forks, Devils Lake and Minot are the coldest places in the lower 48. Wrong again. Because we live so close to Minnesota, we all know that Roseau, International Falls and Baudette are colder than any place in North Dakota. For instance, if you think it’s cold here, record lows are in the double digits below zero in Roseau seven of the 12 months. The coldest is

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lies - isn't that truly pro-life? He was grateful to find a champion in Rep. Mitskog and we appreciate her work. The District 10 Dem-NPL is proud to have Representative Alisa Mitskog speaking at our District 10 Convention and we hope you will consider joining us! The convention takes place on February 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the meeting room of Pembina County Courthouse, Cavalier. Elsie Magnus Chairman, District 10 Dem- NPL Langdon ND 58249 Letter to the Editor: An addict typically does not like being an addict. After a while the lifestyle a person lives when addicted to alcohol and drugs becomes very dark. It causes the person to be someone that they are ashamed of. Which drives the vicious cycle of addiction because they have to run from the guilt and embarrassment. The goal is to be as numb as possible at all times. So then one would ponder on why they don’t just stop that cycle. It’s hard to understand addiction unless you have been in the shoes of an addict or alcoholic before. It is easy for family and friends to just think that it’s a phase or they will eventually get tired of it. Sometimes they even enable them to avoid the situation This is just a way for them to live with the fact that there loved one is struggling. The only way to fix this unknown void that they are filling with drugs and alcohol is to go to treatment and handle this fully. Don’t just assume that it will end because it will leave you with very tragic consequences that no one wants to go through. For more information on how to handle addiction, go to https:// www.narconon-suncoast.org/blog/ why-cant-they-just-stop.html . If you are in need of a referral to a treatment center, call us at 877-8415509. Written by: Shauna Krout Clearwater, Fla. Now is the Time to Prepare for Spring Flooding If you’ve lived in North Dakota for long, you’ve more than likely put the wise words “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst” into practice. Last year, we contended with spring flooding that damaged homes, public infrastructure, hundreds of roads and thousands of acres of farmland in western and south-central North Dakota and up and down the Red River Valley. On top of that, we had the most precipitation in 125 years of recordkeeping from August to October, triggering an unusual bout with flooding during the fall harvest season. Heading into freeze-up this win-

55 below in January. The only saving grace to that is the wind rarely blows when it’s that cold. Mount Washington, N.H., is another cold place that people don’t normally think of. As an example, the record low at Mount Washington in February is 47 below, which we’ve seen here, but the average temperature in February is 27 below zero. North Dakota doesn’t list its record and average lows so it would take a good bit of research to find out exact numbers. However, the coldest average temperature in January is indeed Grand Forks, with a high of 16 and a low of 3 below. Have you ever watched the weather in Aberdeen, S.D? If not, you wouldn’t know that Aberdeen is colder in the winter than most North Dakota localities. Interesting record lows are recorded in eight of the 12 months in Aberdeen. The coldest was 35 below in January and February, and the warmest was 2 above zero which happened in July. Here’s another oddity for you. Boca, Calif., located at 5,500 feet on the Nevada border, has the coldest temperature ever recorded in California at 45 below. You can contrast that with 134 degrees above recorded at Death Valley. The coldest regularly inhabited place on earth is Oymyakon, Russia, located at 63 degrees North Latitude. The coldest temperature there in February is 90 below, with the average overnight low of 47 below. So the next time you think it’s cold here, think of those other poor saps who really deal with it.

ter, soils were saturated and rivers were running high from central to eastern North Dakota. These conditions raise the specter of a potentially tumultuous spring flood season looming ahead. Time, however, is on our side, and we should start to prepare now. One way to protect yourself and your family financially is to consider purchasing a flood insurance policy. We make this suggestion now because these policies typically take 30 days to go into effect. Some other information to consider: • Flood damage typically is not covered by a homeowners or renters insurance policy. • Everyone is at risk of flooding. Where it can rain, it can flood. • The National Flood Insurance Program is available in 332 participating North Dakota communities, including 46 counties. • Just 1 inch of water can cause up to $25,000 in damage to a home. • More than 40 percent of flood insurance claims in North Dakota come from areas outside of designated high-risk flood zones. For more information about the National Flood Insurance Program and purchasing a flood insurance policy, visit floodsmart.gov or talk to your insurance agent today. Our State Water Commission has now made it easier to determine your flood risk by creating the agency’s Risk Assessment MapService, or NDRAM. This online tool provides users with water surface elevations, flood depths and the ability to download engineering model data. Visit ndram.swc.nd.gov to access this flood data viewer. Our state agencies are taking a whole-of-government approach to manage whatever flood impacts may come. Planning and collaboration for emergency response to spring floods began in earnest this past December. We have prepositioned equipment and personnel, ready to act whenever needed. Our North Dakota team also offers a host of flood preparation information through the NDResponse website at ndresponse.gov. Learn how you as individuals, families and homeowners can prepare for potential flood events. As North Dakotans, we’ve all dealt with challenging weather conditions, from winter storms to tornadoes to wildfires to floods. And, as with storms of years past, we will continue to show our resiliency by helping our neighbors and working together to build stronger, better prepared communities. By North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread, State Engineer Garland Erbele and Homeland Security Director Cody Schulz.

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Odds & Ends

Lindsey Gellner and Cynthia Johnston of Langdon have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2019 at Mayville State University. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, each student has attained a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and has successfully completed a minimum of 12 graded credit hours of regular academic credit. v v v Tera Mittleider of Langdon has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2019 fall semester at Dakota College at Bottineau. Dean’s List students maintain a GPA of 3.5 and

higher. v v v North Dakota Farmers Union Insurance based in Jamestown announced that Russell Stremick of Langdon has qualified for the 2019/2020 Farmers Union Agents Summit, the company’s top sales honor. He is one of over 80 agents from across the Farmers Union Insurance regions to qualify for this year’s top production award. The Summit recognizes the top performing agents from eleven states and is the company’s most distinguished honor.

Langdon Area Middle School Geography Bee Langdon Area Middle School Geography Bee was held on Monday, January 27. There were 11 participants from grades 7 and 8 (top left photo). Finalists (top right photo) pictured from l-r: Isaac Brown, Devin Bernstrom, Claire Chaput and Adam Hart. The winner was Adam Hart.

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Six Munich Students to Participate in Cavalier County Spelling Bee

Mariah Covert-6th grade; Cody Amble and Payton Hall-7th grade; and Levi Woodrow, Josie Estenson, and Emmy Pankratz-8th grade, will represent the Munich Public School in the Cavalier County Spelling Bee. The Cavalier County Spelling Bee will be held in Langdon at the Courthouse on Thursday, Feb. 6. All Munich students, grades 5-8, were given a written spelling test on Jan. 22. The words for the written test were chosen from the Scripps National Spelling Bee School Spelling List 2019-20. There were twenty-five words included on the test. The six students qualifying for the County Bee all spelled 20 words or more correctly on the test. Pictured l-r: Levi Woodrow, Mariah Covert, Cody Amble, Emmy Pankratz, and Payton Hall. Not pictured: Josie Estenson

Pledge your heart to 4-H on Giving Hearts Day The North Dakota 4-H Foundation is participating in the 2020 Giving Hearts Day, a 24-hour online fundraising event on Thursday, Feb. 13, that benefits nonprofit organizations in North Dakota and western Minnesota. The North Dakota 4-H Foundation is a nonprofit organization that secures and manages financial resources to support and expand North Dakota’s 4-H programs and educational opportunities in areas such healthful living, engineering and technology, animal and plant sciences, environmental and earth sciences, communication and leadership. “Your donation will help 4-H members across North Dakota to build confidence, creativity and curiosity through hands-on learning,” foundation manager Penny Dale says. “Being involved in 4-H helps them to become better leaders and learners, and develop the resiliency to thrive today and tomorrow.” This is one of the few large fundraisers that solicit donations to support numerous 4-H programs,

including extended educational experiences at the state and national level. Research shows that youth who participate in 4-H do better in school, and they are four times more likely to contribute to their communities and two times more likely to make more healthful choices. The first $8,250 raised for the North Dakota 4-H Foundation this year will be matched by seven donors: Great River Energy, Jim Kirkeide Memorial, Peterson Farms Seed, David and Julie Hassebroek, Proseed -- Keith and Cathy Peltier, Eric and Suzanne Lahlum, and Greg and Lynae Lardy. The foundation’s goal is to raise $30,000. Go to https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/27 to support the North Dakota 4-H Foundation on Giving Hearts Day. Giving Hearts Day has raised more than $70 million since the first event in 2008. One hundred percent of the money goes to the participating charities.

AGC of N.D. offers scholarships The Associated General Contractors of North Dakota has scholarships available for High School Seniors pursuing a career in the exciting and rewarding field of Construction. These scholarships are for the 2020-2021 school year. The deadline is April 27, 2020. Scholarship details and applications are available at www.agcnd.org and www.buildnd.org. • $1,500 Scholarships available at North Dakota State University for Construction Management or Construction Engineering • $1,500 Scholarships available at University of Mary for Construction Management • $750 Scholarships available at Bismarck State College for Construction Technology, Welding Technology, or Other Construction Related Majors • $750 Scholarships available at North Dakota State College of Science for Construction Management Technology, Civil Engineering & Land Surveying Technology, Build-

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ing Construction Technology, Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology, Diesel Technology, or Welding Technology “The AGC of ND is continually looking to partner with the next generation of industry professionals and is proud to assist with the financial aspect with our scholarship program” states AGC of ND Executive Vice President Russ Hanson. The AGC of ND is a 400 member construction industry trade association. The AGC of ND has been awarding scholarships since 1964. The AGC of ND has awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarships since the program began.

February is the perfect time to plan a weekend getaway in North Dakota. From a cozy couples’ retreat to fun with family or friends, you can customize the experience that’s right for you. Outdoor lovers can fill their days with fun in the snow and find comfort at night in a lodge of their choice, while those enjoying urban amenities can shop, dine and stay in style. Whatever it is you crave, we’ve got you covered. Consider these options, ranging from upscale to rustic: • Hotel Donaldson, Fargo www. hoteldonaldson.com This boutique hotel is an eclectic stay after a night out in downtown Fargo. Start with shopping, add an authentic dining experience and complete the evening in one of the

Prairie Public launches 2020 PBS Kids Writers Contest Prairie Public has launched the 2020 PBS Kids Writers Contest to promote the advancement of children’s reading skills through handson, active learning. The deadline to submit stories is March 27, 2020. The contest encourages children in grades K-3 in the prairie region to write and illustrate stories. Each story entered will be evaluated by Prairie Public staff and a team of local teachers and librarians until a first-place winner and three Red Ribbon Favorites are chosen for each grade level. Every child who enters the contest will receive a certificate of achievement and personalized, positive feedback from contest evaluators. First-place winners will receive prizes, have their stories featured on the Prairie Public website, and have the opportunity to read their stories on Prairie Public’s statewide radio network. Entry forms and complete rules are available from Prairie Public online at prairiepublic.org or by calling Christine McClellan at 701-2397527. Prairie Public Broadcasting, headquartered in Fargo, is a nonprofit member station of PBS and NPR that provides public television services throughout North Dakota, northwestern Minnesota, southern Manitoba, and parts of Montana and South Dakota; public radio service to North Dakota; and educational and technological services

FAED offering scholarships A one-year $1000.00 scholarship will be awarded to two women who will begin first or second year college studies in 2020. Only one will be awarded per state. The Foundation for Agricultural Education and Development (FAED) in cooperation with Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE) offers the Marilyn Spiker/ Sheila Massey Memorial scholarships. The student must be a woman enrolling in an agricultural-related field. Examples are Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Extension Education, or a related field. The student must include two letters of recommendation plus a current photo with the application. Special consideration will be given to an applicant who is a member,

art-inspired rooms. • Woodland Resort, Devils Lake www.woodlandresort.com/lodging.html Spend a day indoors (an icehouse), dine in (Proz Lakeside at the Cove) and spend the night indoors (cabin, lodge or suite) at the full-service resort on the shores of Devils Lake. • Rough Riders Hotel, Medora https://medora.com/stay/hotel/ rough-riders-hotel A popular stay is the summer is also warm and hospitable in the winter. Explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park by day, dine in and retire into upscale comfort at night. • Art Link Cabin at Cross Ranch, Washburn www.parkrec.nd.gov/ cross-ranch-state-park Cross-country ski through the

or the daughter, granddaughter, sister, or niece of a member, of FAED and/or WIFE provided her grades and qualifications equal or exceed those of other applicants. Applications can be obtained online at www.nationalwife.org/ faed or by contacting the state WIFE scholarship chairman Phyllis Howatt, 1409 12th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249. Contact her at 701-256-2151 or howphy@midco.net if you have any questions. She must have the applications by March 15, 2020. One winner will be selected for North Dakota and her application will be forwarded to the national scholarship chairman in Nebraska whose committee will select the final two winners. The national winners will be announced by May 1, 2020.

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woods along the Missouri River and at nightfall retire to the cabin where a warm fireplace, food, maybe a little music and games await. • Coteau des Prairies Lodge, Havana https://cdplodge.com This upscale 13-bedroom lodge perched on a hill offers remarkable scenery and can accommodate you and a dozen or so friends – or family – looking for some time away from the everyday grind. • Pederson Yurt, For Ransom State Park www.parkrec.nd.gov/ stay/yurts-tipis Surround yourself with nature. Wildlife and winter hiking will fill your day and the contemporary yurt is a modern twist on an ancient style of lodging. • Cabins at Lake Metigoshe State Park www.parkrec.nd.gov/lakemetigoshe-state-park If it’s a night in a cabin in the woods that excites you, it doesn’t get much better than Slemmen, Loon or Pringle lodges along the Canadian border. Spend a day cross-country skiing, snowmobiling or ice fishing in the park or downhill skiing at Bottineau Winter Park, then come back to the rustic cabin where it’s just you, a cozy fire and nature. Whatever your brand of indoor and outdoor adventure, you can find it in North Dakota. Find more cozy lodging opportunities at www.ndtourism.com/ best-places/8-cozy-cabin-getaways.

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There will be preschool screening on Feb. 20, 2020, at United Lutheran Church for any child in the Langdon Area School District who is at least 3.5 to 5 years of age. The screening will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and will take approximately one hour. This screening is only for children that haven’t been previously screened. If you have a child in this age group, please call the Langdon Area Elementary School, 256-3270, to make an appointment.

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Obituaries

Emil Lorenz

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon for Emil Lorenz, 90, of Langdon, who passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon. Emil Jr. was born February 13, 1929, in Langdon to Emil and Edna (Shelley) Lorenz. He grew up and attended school in Langdon, graduating from St. Alphonsus in 1947. He and Rose Hewitson were united in marriage on January 5, 1951, in Fargo. They raised their family and

farmed south of Langdon. He was a true farmer and enjoyed everything about it. When he was young, he seeded with horse-drawn equipment and, at the age of 86, drove tractors with GPS. He loved going on drives to look at crops and stopping to have coffee with friends and talk about farming. Although he had many health issues throughout the years, he was very concerned about staying as healthy as he could by walking and exercising. Spending time with family was also very important to him. He was a sports enthusiast as he attended all his grandkids’ sporting events and continued to enjoy listening to Langdon games on the radio or watching them on TV. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church,

Knights of Columbus, and Langdon Eagles Aerie #3454. Surviving Emil are his children: Keith (Kathy) Lorenz of Langdon and Mary Beth (Kurt) Helgevold of Denver, Colo.; grandchildren: Kyle (Andrea) Lorenz, Korey (Katie) Lorenz, and Katie (Doug) Johnson; great-grandchildren: Olivia, Avery, Kashton, Konnor, Kollyns, Krew, Jada, and Keagan; brother Mark (Maggie) Lorenz and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Rose and sisters: Genevieve (Joseph) Hoffman and Louise Gritten. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

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Ann M. Berg

A memorial service was held at Concordia Lutheran Church of Edmore on Saturday, February 8, 2020, for Ann M. Berg, age 83, of Edmore, who died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at CHI St. Alexius Health in Devils Lake. Burial will be in the spring at the Edmore Cemetery. Ann Marie Davis was born August 2, 1936, in Devils Lake, the daughter of Michael and Harriet (Heddon) Davis. She was raised and educated in Edmore, graduating with the class of 1954. She married Kenneth Berg on May 16, 1955, in Nekoma. They lived in Grafton until moving to Langdon in 1957. In 1967 they moved to Edmore, where she raised and cared for her family. She cooked for a time at the Edmore Rest Home before cooking at the Edmore School for a number of years. She thoroughly enjoyed caring for her family and home and always

kept an eye on things. She loved to bake and always had treats on-hand when company would stop by for a visit. She enjoyed camping, caring for her vehicles and her yard. In her younger years she enjoyed bowling with Kenny; most recently they had moved to Devils Lake. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. Ann will be deeply missed by Kenny, her husband of 64 years; 4 children: Bruce (Tammy) Berg of Edmore, Greg (Becky) Berg of Fergus Falls, Minn., Dean (June) Berg of West Fargo, and Mary (Mike) Engh of Maddock; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; one sister, Aletta (Robert) Anderson of Bemidji, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Clinton Davis; and a great-grandchild, Jude Berg. Arrangements were with the Aaker Funeral Home of Lakota. Online condolences at www.iversonkassianfuneralservices.com.

A memorial service was held Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the Park Center - Walhalla Presbyterian Church in Walhalla for Vernon R. Fitzsimonds, 93, of Walhalla, who passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, at his home. Vernon was born April 13, 1926 at Walhalla to Robert C. and Eva M. (McNamara) Fitzsimonds. He grew up in the Walhalla area. On October 3, 1946, he married Kathleen Howell at Walhalla. After their marriage they lived and farmed in the Park Center area for many years. They later moved into Walhalla and to North Border Estates in 2007. He enjoyed being at the farm, working in his garden, antiquing and spending time with his family. He was a director of the Walhalla Farmers Elevator,

Walhalla State Bank, and the Federal Land Bank. He also served on the church board and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Vernon is survived by his wife, Kathleen; children: Kay Gonitzke, Billings, Mont. and Robert (Cynde) Fitzsimonds, Walhalla; grandchildren Jonathan (Edie), Kristin, and Lindsay Gonitzke; Jaci Fitzsimonds (Jonas Udcoff) and Ryan (Chris) Fitzsimonds; great-grandchildren: Jesse, Ashley, Payson, Keiran and Adah; Jett and Jevin; Kealie, Myah, Logan, Teagyn, and Nash. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Francis Fitzsimonds; sister, Marguerite Hardy. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Pembilier Nursing Center or the Walhalla Ambulance Service. Askew Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook at www.askewfuneralhome.com.

A memorial service was held Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Edinburg for Thressa Nelson, age 42 of Edinburg, whopassed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Sanford Health of Fargo. Thressa Jonasson was born September 1, 1977 in Grafton, the daughter of Pamela Lykken and the late Allen Jonasson. She grew up in Milton and attended the Milton/Osnabrock schools, graduating in 1996. She attend Lake Region State College in Devils Lake for a short time before returning home to care for her father. She later attended UND where she earned her Certiﬁed Dietary Manager Certiﬁcate. She was united in marriage to Lynn Nelson on May 18, 2002 in Edinburg. The couple made their home in Edinburg and she worked as a CDM for Wedgewood Manor in

Cavalier, Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon and later the Borg Home in Mountain until her health forced her to retire in July 2019. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Edinburg. She enjoyed cooking, being in the outdoors, country cruising, collecting frog memorabilia, her dogs and spending time with her family. Thressa is survived by her husband Lynn of Edinburg, son Brody Nelson, Edinburg, mother Pamela Lykken, Osnabrock, siblings Eugene Jonasson, Grafton and Loneta (Douglas Hall) Jonasson, Edinburg, nephew Tristin Hall and niece Katelyn Hall of Edinburg, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Allen Jonasson and father and mother-in-law, Irvin and Doreen Nelson. The Tollefson Funeral Home of Edinburg was in charge of the arrangements. An online guestbook is available at: www.tollefsonfuneralhome.com.

Vernon R. Fitzsimonds

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

“More Than a Toothache” British author C.S. Lewis tells this story. As a boy, he suffered from frequent toothaches. His mother would give him something to deaden the pain and allow him to sleep. In telling the story, he includes this detail. “But I did not go to my mother - at least, not until the pain became very bad. And the reason I did not go was this. I did not doubt that she would give me aspirin; but I knew that she would do something else. I knew that she would take me to the dentist the next morning. I could not get what I wanted out of her without getting something more, which I did not want.” He summarizes, “I wanted immediate relief from pain, but I could not get it without having my teeth set permanently right.” C.S. Lewis wanted relief from the immediate pain of a toothache without the discomfort of a remedy administered by the dentist. If a toothache was life’s greatest pain, dentists would be paid more. But the throb of a tooth pales in comparison to the ache of a broken heart or a wounded spirit or a fractured mind. Still, the maladies of life have an excruciating similarity to a toothache - the pain drives our search for relief. So where may we go to ﬁnd the longed-for relief from life’s throbbing discomforts? I would point us to the God of the Bible. He is the best answer. The Scriptures tell us that we are God’s creation and that He knows and understands our pains as only our Creator can.

The Gospels record that God took on ﬂesh - the human experience - in the person of Jesus Christ. In His humanity, Jesus was identiﬁed as “a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief” (Isaiah 53:3). One of the New Testament writers makes it clear that Jesus fully connected with our pain, in “touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experiencing it all - all but the sin” (Hebrews 4:15). So what keeps us from running to God for relief from our pain? Perhaps we, like the young C.S. Lewis, want what we want but are afraid that our caregiver will do something more. The above-mentioned Gospel states that Jesus came that we might have “life to the full” (John 10:10). That abundant life includes, but consists of more than, Jesus mending our broken hearts and restoring our fractured minds and nurturing our wounded spirits back to joyous living. While He delights in tending to the pains of our daily lives, Jesus will not stop there. He came to do more than give us a nicer life. He came to make us alive with His life - spiritual life, eternal life, life in which we are brought back into a loving fellowship with our Heavenly Father. I encourage you to offer life’s pain to God, knowing that He is strong enough, wise enough, and cares enough to bring relief to you in your suffering. In that, God longs to do more than simply relieve the discomforts of life. May we be open to all that He is ready to accomplish for our good and His glory.

COMMUNITY

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Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule

Veterans Update

By Leon Hiltner County Veterans Service Ofﬁcer

February 10 - Devils Lake & Grand Forks February 11 – Park River February 12 – Grand Forks February 14 – Grand Forks February 17 – Devils Lake & Grand Forks February 19 – Grand Forks February 21 – Grand Forks February 24 – Devils Lake & Grand Forks February 26 – Grand Forks February 28 – Grand Forks

The bus is scheduled to go to Grand Forks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and to Devils Lake on Mondays. Tuesday and Thursdays are reserved for Cavalier, Park River, Grafton and Edmore. All out-of-town appointments need to be between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. so that our drivers stay within our operating hours which are 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. A 48-hour notice is required for out-of-town trips. Please call 256-2828 PRIOR to making your appointments as some days the vehicles are full. Cavalier County Transit is a Qualiﬁed Medicaid Provider.

Chamber News

By Morgan Zeis Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce Board President

The Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce and Music Fest Committee have announced that the 25th Rendezvous Region Music Fest will be FREE this year! Thank you to the community for your continued support in making Music Fest successful. Beer and Bacon Bash sold 140 tickets, and the grand prize winner was Dustin Reimer, who joined the fun from Canada. The Board of Directors-Membership Relations committee is working on restructuring the membership investment schedule. The Cham-

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ber is also considering switching the frequency of General Membership meetings to either bi-monthly or quarterly. If you have any input, contact a board member. You can contact Barb at the Chamber ofﬁce or visit our Facebook page for more details on upcoming events or if you would like to become a chamber member. Dates to remember • February 15-16 - Toy Show at the activity center • February 15 - Fun Run sponsored by the Mt. Carmel Moonlights Snowmobile Club • February 28-29 - Skating Club Show at Dakota Spirit Arena • February 29 - St. Alphonsus Heroes to Heels Dance

DIC and SBP widow tax changes President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDA) on December 20, 2019, which included the repeal of the “Widows Tax”. The Widows Tax, as it is called, is due to concurrent receipt laws which state that one individual cannot receive two forms of federal funds for the same thing. For every dollar paid out via the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), one dollar is deducted from the SBP insurance benefit, essentially wiping out the payment entirely. The Department of Defense’s Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), enacted in 1972, provides cash benefits in the form of a lifetime annuity to a surviving spouse or other eligible recipient(s) of a retiree or deceased member of the uniformed services. The original intent of the SBP (and its antecedents) was to “ensure that the surviving dependents of military personnel who die in retirement or after becoming eligible for retirement will continue to have a reasonable level of income.” Coverage was later expanded to those who die while on active service. Under the SBP, a military retiree can elect to have a portion of his or her monthly retired pay withheld in order to provide a monthly survivor benefit to a designated beneficiary. The cost of this protection is shared by the retiree (in the form of reductions from monthly military retired pay after retirement), the government, and sometimes the beneficiary (under certain types of cover-

age). The amount of the SBP benefit is a percentage of retired pay. The percentage depends upon whether the member chooses full or reduced coverage at the time of election (generally at retirement or at 20year qualification). SBP provides up to 55 percent of a service member’s retired pay to an eligible beneficiary upon the death of the member. After the service member passes away, the SBP annuity is paid out monthly to the surviving spouse, or to the child or children of the member. Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a tax-free monetary benefit generally payable to a surviving spouse, child, or parent of service members who died while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training, or to survivors of Veterans who died from their service-connected disabilities. Parents DIC is an incomebased benefit for parents who were financially dependent on of a service member or Veteran who died from a service-related cause. This new repeal will create a “phase-out” of the widows tax starting in 2021. DIC benefits will remain the same. Expanding Social Security Field office hours Beginning on January 8, 2020, field offices will remain open until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, with typical field office hours from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can locate the closest field office to you using our field office locator. In another move to improve service to the public, Commissioner Saul announced in his Open Letter to the Public at www.socialsecurity. gov/agency/coss-message.html that the agency is hiring 1,100 front

American Legion Post 98 400 Club Winners Jan. 4 Cory Davidson, Westminster, Colo. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 Jan. 11 Dan Balsdon, Milton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 Jan. 18 Marc Greening, Wales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 Jan. 25 Dennis Hansel, Langdon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 Congratulations to this month’s winners, and thanks to all who support Post 98.

NDSU to co-host elder ﬁnancial abuse webinar

Beer & Bacon winner

Dustin Reimer was the winner of the Blackstone Grill with cover at the 7th Annual Beer & Bacon Bash held on Friday, Jan. 31.

Senior Menu

SENIOR MEALS & SERVICES Monday (10) – Breaded pork chops, baked potato, carrots, brownies, fruit. Tuesday (11) – Beef tips/gravy, mashed potatoes, Capri blend veggies, Jello/fruit. Wednesday (12) – Polish sausage, sauerkraut, baked beans, banana cream pie, fruit. Thursday (13) – Cheeseburger soup, chicken salad/bun, fruit. Friday (14) – Chicken cashew hotdish, green beans, lettuce salad, cupcakes, fruit. EBT/SNAP accepted

It’s Marvin’s 90th Birthday on February 14!

Help him celebrate with a card shower.

Financial exploitation of the elderly will be the topic of a free webinar that North Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota State University Extension are hosting Feb. 12 at noon Central time. “Who do you think is most likely to use an older adult’s money in inappropriate ways?” asks NDSU Extension gerontology specialist Jane Strommen. “The answer might surprise you. A friend or a loved one, such as an adult child, is more likely to engage in financial elder abuse than a stranger or scam artist. This webinar will help you understand why friends or loved ones are more likely to engage in elder financial exploitation. “In addition, it will help you become familiar with some of the legal agreements that appoint others to make financial decisions for older adults,” she adds. “Factors that make a person vulnerable to financial exploitation will be explored, as well as tips and tricks to reduce the risk of experiencing financial

exploitation. This webinar will close with information about the resources available if you think that you or a loved one have been a victim of financial elder abuse.” During the webinar, Kimberly Zachrison, assistant South Dakota attorney general, will give a presentation titled “Who do you trust with your money? Elder abuse and financial exploitation.” Individuals will be able to participate in the webinar from the comfort of their home or during their lunch hour. Registration is required. Go to https://extension.sdstate. edu/event/elder-abuse-and-financial-exploitation-webinar to register. The registration deadline is 1 p.m. Central time Feb. 11. For more information about the webinar, contact Strommen at 701231-5948 or jane.strommen@ndsu. edu; or Leacey Brown, South Dakota State University Extension gerontology field specialist, at 605-394172 or leacey.brown@sdstate.edu.

Mt. Carmel Moonlighters Snowmobile Fun Run

13th Annual

TOYFeb.SHOW 15 & 16

Saturday, Feb. 15

Dice shaking At the Hop from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. $1000 High & $1000 low

Hard Times playing At the Hop

Reily at 305-0419 or Chase at 238-2633

at the Langdon

Activity Center General Admission: $3 – 5 & under free

from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

For more information contact:

line employees to provide service on the agency’s National 800 Number and in its processing centers. The agency is currently bringing onboard 100 new processing center employees and approximately 500 new teleservice representatives for the 800 Number. An additional 500 hires for the 800 Number will occur later in 2020. Many Social Security services are also conveniently available by dialing our toll-free number, 1-800-7721213. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our TTY number, 1-800-325-0778. VFW Study reveals VA health care is improving Veterans believe VA health care is getting better, according to results of a VFW study released in September. The VFW report, titled Our Care 2019: A Report Evaluating Veterans Health Care, sampled opinions of 6,902 veterans. Of those, about 96 percent, or 6,762 total veterans, responded that they were eligible for VA care. Of the eligible veterans, more than 78 percent reported that they utilize VA health care. Most veterans who use VA health care said they have “positive experiences” related to the quality of care at their local VA facility. About 82 percent of veterans reported being satisfied with their VA health care experiences. Nearly 7 percent reported being dissatisfied, and about 11 percent reported being neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with their VA health care experiences. VFW Commander-in-Chief William “Doc” Schmitz said that the reason so many veterans are satisfied with the VA is because of the “high-quality, individualized” treatment provided by the nation’s largest health care system. “But there is always room for improvement, especially in the areas of access to quality care inside VA medical facilities and outside in the communities,” Schmitz said. That’s why such surveys are so important, because the only way to improve any service is to routinely take the pulse of the customers the VA exists to serve.” Veterans who reported that they did not use VA health care (about 4 per-cent) said they either had additional options for health care, had a bad experience with the VA or were put off by “bad stories” related to the V A:s health care system. Overall, female veterans said they were less likely to use VA health care than male veterans, according to the VFW report. Veterans between ages 60 to 79 years old were the most likely to use VA care. Some 82 percent of veterans ages 60 to 69 years old and 84 percent of those 70 to 79 years old said they used VA health care. Vietnam War veterans were the most likely of any age group to report using VA health care compared to veterans of other service periods. Schmitz said that even though there are more non-VA health care options available to veterans than ever before, they still are enrolling in VA for their health care needs. “Community care has always had a role in caring for QUI’ nation’s wounded, ill and injured veterans,” the Vietnam veterans said. “But its purpose is to augment, not replace, the continuity and continuum of care that only the VA can provide. And with our seventh report, our nation’s veterans agree. By Dave Spiva from the January 2020 VFW Magazine

Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Concessions will be available • Buy, Sell or Trade! Moonlighters Snowmobile Club

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Cardinals boys split two games with North Star, NR-S By Jake Kulland Republican Sports Writer The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals had a busy weekend with two games January 31 and February 1. They won over North Star at home 67-32 then lost to a very athletic Rockets team 54-39. After the weekend the Cards record now stands at 9-4, and they have a busy week ahead. After playing at Benson County February 6, they head to Grafton February 7, host Cavalier Febuary 10 in a makeup game, and travel to Rolette on February 11. The Cardinals will wrap up five games in seven days by hosting St. John in a huge District 8 showdown on what will be Senior Night on February 13. On that night the Cardinals seven seniors will be recognized along with their parents. Here is a recap of their last two games: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 67, North Star 32 The Cardinals played well against an up and coming Bearcat team. North Star has no seniors on their roster, and they play two eighth graders regularly. Blaine Perry opened the game hitting two of his four 3-pointer in the first quarter, helping his team to a 17-6 lead after the first. The third quarter was when the Cards pulled away, outscoring the Bearcats 22-7 with seven points from Grant Romfo and five by Sean Gette. Langdon-Edmore-Munich would have nine different players get points in the contest, led by 16 from Grant Romfo, 14 from Perry and 10 by Simon Romfo. Perry and Grant Romfo also led the team with seven rebounds apiece, while Simon Romfo had a team high of five assists. Dane Hagler led North Star with eight points. New Rockford-Sheyenne 54, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 39 Everything that went right for the Cardinals against North Star went the other way at New Rockford. The Cards had a very rough shooting day, going just 3 for 21 from the field in the first half which allowed the Rockets to take a 26-13 lead at halftime. Trailing 31-13 early in the third, the Cardinals had a big run outscoring NR-S 13-2, and they trailed by just six points at 39-33 going into the fourth quarter. But again in the fourth, the Cards had trouble getting the ball in the basket as the Rockets outscored LangdonEdmore-Munich 17-6 in the fourth to win the game. NR-S was 7 for 10 from the free throw line in the final

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LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 67, NORTH STAR 32 NS -- 6 11 7 8 -- 32 LEM -- 17 15 22 13 -- 67 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -Grant Romfo 16, Blaine Perry 14, Simon Romfo 10, Jagger Worley 7, Jackson Delvo 7, Sean Gette 5, Jack Romfo 3, Arik Christianson 3, Carter Tetrault 2 North Star -- Dane Hagler 8, Hayden Hagler 6, Tommy Nicholiason 5, Ben Wageman 4, Caleb Svir 2, Parker Simon 2, Tristen Crist 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 41 (Perry, G. Romfo 7, Gette 6); NS: 22 Assists -- LEM: 18 (S. Romfo 5, Gette 3); NS: 11 Steals -- LEM: 9; NS: 3 Turnovers -- LEM: 7; NS: 17 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 26/62 (42%); NS: 14/45 (31%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 7/10 (70%); NS: 2/7 (29%)

NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 52, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 46 LEM -- 5 8 20 6 -- 52 NRS -- 15 11 11 17 -- 46 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -Jackson Delvo 15, Blaine Perry 8, Grant Romfo 8, Simon Romfo 4, Jagger Worley 3, Ordale Morstad 1 New Rockford-Sheyenne -Evan Ulrich 13, Nick Berglund 13, Hunter Thompson 10, Bo Belquist 8, Nathan Holzwarth 8 Rebounds -- LEM: 13 (G. Romfo 5); NRS: 43 (Ulrich 19) Assists -- LEM: 8 (S. Romfo 5); NRS: 11 Steals -- LEM: 12 (Delvo 4, G. Romfo 3); NRS: 3 Turnovers -- LEM: 7; NRS: 15 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 13/49 (27%); NRS: 20/40 (50%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 8/13 (62%); NRS: 10/14 (71%)

frame. For the game the Cardinals shot a season low 27 percent from the field, going 13 for 49. Jackson Delvo was the only Cards player in double figures with 15 points, 12 of them scored in the third quarter rally.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich was also outrebounded 43-13 in the game, with the Rockets 6-foot-6 inch center Evan Ulrich having a huge day with 13 points and 19 rebounds.

Sean Gette gets fouled going to the basket resulting in a 3-point play. Photo by Larry Stokke

Simon Romfo drives past 6'10" Bronson Walter and lays in 2 points. Photo by Larry Stokke

Jaya Henderson drives in and puts a shot up against the Lady Indians in the Cards win in Ft. Totten. Photo by Larry Stokke

Lady Cards move record to 16-0 with road wins over NR-S, FW-M

By Jake Kulland Republican Sports Writer

Marlee Hetletved fires off a 3-point shot against the Four Wind Indians. Photo by Larry Stokke

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team continued to wrap up the regular season portion of their schedule with road games at New Rockford-Sheyenne February 1 and at Four Winds-Minnewaukan February 3. The Lady Cards beat the Rockets 68-26 then got a tough win over the Lady Indians 52-46. With the victories, the secondranked Cardinals moved their record to an unbeaten 16-0. They will close out their regular season schedule with three games - at Grafton on February 7, at home for Senior Day versus Velva on February 8 then at Midway-Minto in Minto on February 10. The Cards will be the top seed for the District 8 Girls Basketball Tournament which runs February 14-17 in Rolla. Langdon-EdmoreMunich will get a bye in the opening round then play a semifinal game at 5:00 p.m. on February 15 against the winner of the North Star/Rolla first round match up. Here is a recap of the Lady Cards last two games: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 68, New Rockford-Sheyenne 26 The Cardinals had a rocky start to their game with the Rockets. They turned the ball over eight times in the first five minutes. But they got things together to take a 9-5 lead. The second and third quarters saw the Lady Cards' large assortment of talent on display, as they outscored NR-S 50-17 in the two frames to win the game. Callie Ronningen had 18 of her season high 26 points in the run. Langdon-Edmore-Munich junior forward Kaylee Lowery played one of her best games of the season in this one, scoring a season high 17 points while pulling down a team high 11 rebounds. Lexi Olson had

BOXSCORE

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 68, NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 26 LEM -- 9 27 23 9 -- 68 NRS -- 5 8 8 4 -- 26 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Callie Ronningen 26, Kaylee Lowery 17, Kaitlynn Scherr 9, Morgan Freije 5, Lexi Olson 5, Jaya Henderson 3 New Rockford-Sheyenne -- Hannah Haley 11, Cassie Longnecker 6, Kennedy DeMester 4, Kayanna Hopfauf 2, Chloe Heinz 2, Dani Bjerke 1 Rebounds -- LEM: 44 (Lowery 11, Olson, Freije 7); NRS: 24 Assists -- LEM: 17 (Olson 7); NRS: 4 Steals -- LEM: 16 (Olson 3); NRS: 11 Turnovers -- LEM: 16; NRS: 27 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 28/66 (42%); NRS: 8/40 (20%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 10/16 (63%); NRS: 8/10 (80%) seven boards and a game high seven assists for the Cardinals, while Kaitlynn Scherr added nine points. Hannah Haley led the Rockets with 11 points. Langdon-Edmore-Munich 52, Four Winds-Minnewaukan 46 It was a very late start when the Cards played at Fort Totten. Due to some long preliminary games and Parents Night for the Lady Indians, the game didn't tip off until 8:16 p.m. Langdon-Edmore-Munich struggled shooting, albeit getting some good looks at the basket. The Indians got off to 10-4 lead in the first quarter. They had a five point halftime lead cut down to two thanks to a Morgan Freije 24 foot 3-pointer at the buzzer

BOXSCORE

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 52, FOUR WINDS-M 46 LEM -- 9 9 14 20 -- 52 FWM -- 10 10 9 17 -- 46 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Callie Ronningen 17, Morgan Freije 15, Kaitlynn Scherr 8, Kaylee Lowery 8, Lexi Olson 4 Four Winds-Minnewaukan -Mahpiya Jackson 14, Latasha Bellile 14, Myona Dauphinais 9, Riah Littleghost 8, Ezura Rainbow 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 38 (Lowery 11): FWM: 28 Assists -- LEM: 12 (Scherr, Ronningen 3); FWM: 12 Steals -- LEM: 14 (Freije 5, Ronningen 4); FWM: 11 Turnovers -- LEM: 22; FWM: 11 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 18/53 (34%); FWM: 18/42 (43%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 13/14 (93%); FWM: 5/14 (36%)

of the second quarter to make the score 20-18. The Lady Cards would not get their first lead of the game until 6:20 to go in the third quarter. Leading 32-30 going into the fourth, the Cardinals went on a 9-2 run to make things comfortable down the stretch. They went 7 for 7 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter to clinch the win. Comparably, FW-M went just 5 for 14 from the line for the game. Callie Ronningen led the Cards with 17 points followed by Morgan Freije with 15 and eight each by Kaitlynn Scherr and Kaylee Lowery. Lexi Olson hit a big jump shot late in the game and had all four of her points in the fourth quarter. Lowery led the team with 11 rebounds. The Indians were led by Mahpiya Jackson with 14 points.

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HOCKEY

Monday, February 10, 2020 – Page 9

Blades boys take third place at Grand Rapids Tourney By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

The Langdon Blades junior gold hockey team thought they had the weekend of January 31-February 2 off, but they found an opening in a tournament in Grand Rapids, MN, and ended up playing five games in what turned out to be a busy weekend. The Blades ended up taking third place in the tourney, going 2-2 in pool play then winning third place over Mahtomedi (MN) by a score of 5-1. In pool play they lost to Mahtomedi 6-5 in overtime and to the SF Flyers 4-3 but beat Moorhead 7-3 and Bloomington-Jefferson 5-4, with Peyton Ullyott scoring a goal with 11 seconds left to get the win. Langdon was the only North

Dakota team in the tournament. Highlights from the tourney included Cooper Zimmer scoring four goals in the first game versus Mahtomedi (he led the team with 10 totals goals in the tourney), and Sid Ullyott and Peyton Ullyott each had six total goals. Peyton Ullyott had six total assists including a playmaker with three versus Bloomington. Langdon goalie Logan Harder played well the whole tournament, and he came up big in the third place game, stopping 21 of 22 shots to get the win. Up next for the Blades is a home game versus Northwood on February 8 at 5 p.m., and they then play on the road at Grand Forks, Fargo and Northwood the weekend of February 14-16.

Jake’s take on sports By Jake Kulland

Riding along the bumpy roads of Highways 1 and 20 The winter sports trail has taken us south the last couple of weeks, which has given many people a first hand experience of just how fun it is to travel on Highways 1 and 20. Both are filled with many miles of bumpy dippy spots that nearly take you off all four wheels of your vehicle if you're not paying attention. I actually posted a Facebook survey about which road was worse, and predictably it came out about 50/50, depending on where people lived and which highway they used more. Being on both of them about equally, I can tell you that it's a toss up, as both are miserable, and they should issue safety helmets to wear while driving on them. Hopefully when the weather warms up in the weeks ahead things will straighten out. Hopefully. It's Tournament Time In this weeks issue of the Republican you will find a complete bracket for the upcoming District 8 Girls Basketball Tournament, which will be held Feb. 14-17 in Rolla. This is the first postseason basketball tournament for the winter, but actually Tournament Time begins on Feb. 8 with Regional Dual Wrestling Tourneys across North Dakota. The Pembina County North Grizzlies wrestling team, which now sports wrestlers from North Border, Cavalier and Langdon, is the top seed in the Region 2 Dual Tournament in Carrington. We wish them the best of luck in the postseason. Meanwhile the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team is the top seed in the District 8 Tournament. They get a first round bye, and will play either North Star or Rolla in the semifinals at 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 15. The top four teams out of the District 8 Tournament will move on the Region 4 Girls Tournament held in Devils Lake on Feb. 2427. These two tourneys are just a lit-

tle taste of what's to come. Hard to believe we are already at this point of the season, but the most wonderful time of the year for local sports is here. Senior Night coming for Cardinals girls and boys hoops With the coming of Tournament Time also means we are near the end of the regular season for high school basketball, and also means it's time to recognize the seniors. Senior Night (Or Senior Day, as it will be held in the afternoon) for the Langdon-Edmore-Munich girls team is happening Feb. 8. The Cardinals two senior players Callie Ronningen and Kaitlynn Scheer will be honored before the game along with there parents. The Cards boys team will have their Senior Night Feb. 13, and all seven of the Cardinals boys seniors and that parents will be honored on that evening -- Jackson Delvo, Ordale Morstad, Blaine Perry, Sean Gette, Arik Christianson, Brennan Kitchin and Wyatt Kartes. Both should be special evenings, and both dates will be the last home games for each team this season, so hopefully you can get out applaud all of the Cardinals seniors on there great dedication to each program in person. Langdon Blades boys add to their schedule The Langdon Blades junior gold hockey team, coming off a third place finish at a tournament in Grand Rapids, Minn. on Jan. 31-Feb. 2, has added a a couple of home games to their schedule. It was thought that the Blades would play their last home game of the season Feb. 8 at 5pm versus Northwood, but now along with that contest Langdon will host the Fargo 16U team at 12 Noon on Feb. 22, then play a non-conference game with Notre Dame, MB at 5:00 p.m. the same day. It's just a couple more opportunities for you to come out and cheer on a team that has had a very nice year to this point. The Blades will play their end of year State Tournament at Sidney, MT the first weekend of March. "See ya!" next week!

Third place

The Langdon Blades Jr. Gold hockey team participated in the Star of the North hockey tourney in Grand Rapids, Minn. along with 12 other teams coming from Canada, Minnesota and South Dakota and ended with a third place trophy. Congratulations, Boys! Photo by Laura Dease.

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Subscribers have full access to all of our online content. 2020 DISTRICT 8 GIRLS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT February 14, 15, 17, 2020 Rolla High School #1 LAEM #4 North Star Game #1 Feb. 14, 2020 6:00 PM

Game #3 Feb. 15, 2020 5:00 PM

#5 Rolla #2 Dunseith #3 St. John Game #2 Feb. 14, 2020 7:30 PM #6 Rolette ADMISSION: Adults: $7 Students: $4

Game #7 Feb. 17, 2020 7:30 PM (Championship)

Game # 4 Feb. 15, 2020 6:30 PM

Loser Game #2 Game #5 Feb. 17, 2020 4:30 PM (Region Qualifier) Loser Game #3

Officials: Kevin Dawley Ryan Yoder Jaden Pfeifer Tim Pfeifer Greg Foster Rob Peterson

Loser Game #1 Game #6 Feb. 17, 2020 6:00 PM (Region Qualifier) Loser Game #4

Cardinal cheerleaders presented the flag for the National Anthem at the boys North Star basketball game. Photo by Larry Stokke

ATTENTION HUNTERS

2020 SPRING WILD TURKEY HU UNTING PROCLAMATION SUMMARY

The North Dakota Game & Fish Department announces the following summary of regulations and changes for the 2020 Spring Wild Turkey hunting season.

CONDOMINIUMS  COMING IN THIS SPRING 

ALL GROUND LEVEL UNITS

• Licenses will be issued by a weighted lottery procedure. Applications may be submitted online or by phone. Only residents may apply. The deadline for submitting online or phone applications is February 12, 2020. • The season will run from April 11 through May 17, 2020. • The season bag limit will be one bearded or male wild turkey. • Turkeys may be legally taken with shotguns, muzzleloading long guns, muzzleloading pistols, certain handguns, and bow and arrow.

APPLYING BY COMPUTER OR BY PHONE Via the Internet Visit our website at gf.nd.gov Regular license fees apply with no service charge added.

QUICK - CONVENIENT - EASY You can apply for your spring turkey license — 24 hours a day — 7 days a week.

Visa, Discover, MaﬆerCard and American Express accepted.

By Phone Simply call toll free 800-406-6409 Besides license fee, a $4.00 service charge for each applicant will be added.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES FROM LAST YEAR

• Total licenses available increased to 6,230 (up 205). • After the initial lottery, remaining licenses will be issued as prescribed by the Director which may allow individuals to obtain one additional license in select units. • Unit 21 will remain closed to spring turkey hunting in 2020.

Lottery results may be obtained by visiting our website at gf.nd.gov A complete 2020 spring turkey hunting proclamation is available from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, 100 North Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501-5095. (701) 328-6300.

•SINGLE CAR GARAGE - 2 BEDROOM CONDO •DOUBLE CAR GARAGE - 2 BEDROOM CONDO Contact Darol or Shon at 549-2320 or George at 370-8291

AGRICULTURE

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Industrial Commission authorizes second Bank of North Dakota relief loan program for farmers and ranchers The North Dakota Industrial Commission today approved a second Bank of North Dakota (BND) loan program to help the state’s farmers and livestock producers cover operating shortfalls and term debt payments, and to restructure existing debt. The Ag Disaster Relief Loan Program allows up to a 10-year amortization for chattel and up to a 25year amortization for real estate; both have a 5-year balloon and the ﬁrst 12 months may be interest-only. The previously approved program, the Livestock Feed Loan Program, assists livestock producers to purchase feed; pay expenses incurred for remote haying, hauling hay or hauling livestock to a feedlot; pay feedlot fees; and cover the cost of harvesting cash crops. Both programs address the needs of farmers and ranchers negatively affected by extreme weather conditions in 2019. “The effects of extreme weather last year were devastating for our farmers and ranchers. North Dakota producers were challenged by drought, a cool spring, heavy rains in late summer and early frost in November,” the Industrial Commission said in a joint statement.

“These Bank of North Dakota programs can help relieve some of the ﬁnancial stress.” BND staff held meetings with stakeholders including trade associations, livestock producers, farmers, bankers and state agencies to determine needs before developing the programs. Agriculture producers may access the program by working with their local lender. More detailed information is available at www.bnd. nd.gov. “Our strong partnership with local lenders allows us to respond quickly to this serious issue,” stated Eric Hardmeyer, president of BND. “It is our hope that this provides necessary relief to North Dakota’s ag producers.” The Bank’s mission “to support agriculture, commerce and industry” has not changed since its earliest days in 1919. The only stateowned bank in the nation, the Bank of North Dakota is overseen by the Industrial Commission, which consists of Governor Doug Burgum as chairman, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring.

What’s the best way to sell your farm in 2020? Contact Jayson to discuss your options. (218) 779-1293 | jayson.menke@acresandshares.com www.acresandshares.com

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Farm Economics & Management: Plotting a course 2020 By Ron Haugen, Farm Management Specialist Tim Petry, Livestock Economist; Frayne Olson, Crops Economist Short-term and Long-term Agricultural Planning Prices for North Dakota 2020. Planning for the future can be a very frustrating process but one that typically pays high dividends. For most farm and ranch managers, developing realistic commodity price expectations is one of the most difﬁcult and complex tasks of the planning process. With the downturn in commodity prices, planning is more critical than ever. To ease the burden of forecasting planning prices, NDSU Extension has prepared a summary of projected short- and long-term planning prices. The estimated short-term planning prices should be used as a guide in setting price expectations for 2020 production. These planning prices can be used for preparing annual enterprise budgets and annual whole-farm cash-ﬂow projections. The short-term planning prices should not be used for planning

capital purchases or expansion alternatives that extend beyond the next production year. Unfortunately, the use of short-term planning prices to make long-term decisions is common. This practice is not recommended because current supply/demand conditions rarely continue for long periods of time and are a poor indicator of future trends. The long-term planning prices are valuable for evaluating alternative plans that affect the farm or ranch business for more than one year. Both individual yearly price forecasts and long-term average prices are presented. The long-term crop planning prices were derived from annual average price forecasts made by the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI). The U.S. price estimates reported in the 2019 Baseline Brieﬁng Paper, November 2019, were adjusted using historical relationships to reﬂect North Dakota farm gate prices. Historical prices are reported for reference. This information can be a valuable reminder of past price

ﬂuctuations and trends. Prices for 2019 are averages to date. The historical crop prices were obtained from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) “2019 North Dakota Agricultural Statistics Service publication No. 88.” Historical milk prices are from FAPRI. Historical feeder steer prices are from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) for Kist Livestock Auction, Mandan, N.D. Historical slaughter steer, cull cow, hog and sheep prices are from NASS and AMS. This publication is found at: www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/agecon/ market/ec1090.pdf For more crop economics information: www.ag.ndsu.edu/cropeconomics For more livestock economics information: www.ag.ndsu.edu/livestockeconomics For more farm management information: www.ag.ndsu.edu/ farmmanagement

Prairie Fare: How often do you eat ﬁsh or shellﬁsh?

Have you ever had “food regrets”? I’m not referring to eating way too much food at Thanksgiving or other holidays. While I was in Gulfport, Miss., I had the opportunity to try a food that I have pretty much avoided since childhood. Do you know what foods the Gulf Coast is noted for? Oysters and shrimp are the stars of the Gulf Coast. I ate my share of shrimp in Mississippi, but I did not eat oysters. Some of my colleagues from around the U.S. ate oysters at every turn. They were “oohing” and “ahhing” about how great they were. I sat unimpressed eating shrimp in all its forms. I remember the “oyster soup” from my childhood, which consist-

ed of a can or two of oysters, milk, butter, salt and pepper. We ate what was provided for us for dinner, so I held my breath and ate those oysters. As I recall, they were greenish gray and odd looking. The milk and butter broth wasn’t too bad, and I liked the little round crackers. I’d float the crackers on the soup and attempt to sneak oysters into my family members’ bowls through some distraction techniques. I think my parents saw me. Unfortunately, the last night I had shrimp in Mississippi, it tasted like a rubbery mass encased in cardboard that had been in the freezer far too long. That was disappointing. Now I regret omitting oysters. I might actually like them after all these years, especially when they were made in restaurants specializing in oysters. Do you meet the recommendations for fish/shellfish? According to the 2015 to 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we should eat at least 8 ounces of fish/shellfish per week. Shellfish, by the way, includes shrimp, crabs, oysters, lobster, clams, scallops, mussels and crayfish. A serving is 4 ounces, about the size of the palm of an average-sized adult’s palm. A drained can of tuna, for example, has about 4 ounces of tuna. A salmon steak has about 4 to 6 ounces. Fish/shellfish sources provide protein, omega-3 fats, vitamin D, vitamin B-12, iron, selenium, zinc and iodine. Omega-3 fat can improve nervous system development in infants and children. According to the Food and Drug Administration, oysters and shrimp are on the “best choice” list in terms of mercury levels. Catfish, cod, haddock, herring, lobster, perch, salmon, sardines, tilapia and several other types also are on the “best choice” list. King mackerel, marlin, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, tile fish and bigeye tuna are on the “choices to avoid” list. For children, a serving is 1 ounce at age 2, and it increases to 4 ounces at age 11. Women who are pregnant should choose lower-mercury types of fish and shellfish and consult their state’s Department of Natural Resources to learn about mercury lev-

els in locally caught fish. Eating a variety of foods from every food group is a hallmark of good nutrition. If you decide to add a couple of servings of fish to your weekly menu, consider these tips: • Keep it lean and flavorful. Try grilling, broiling and baking fish. These methods do not add extra fat. Breading and frying fish adds calories and fat. • Cook shrimp, lobster and scallops until they are opaque (milky white). Cook fish to 145 F until it flakes with a fork. • Get creative with seafood. Try salmon patties, a shrimp stir-fry or grilled fish tacos. • Shop smart. Adding a meal or two with fish/shellfish doesn’t have to break your food budget. Try canned tuna and shop the sales. I haven’t made “friends” with oysters just yet, but you can find recipes at the Mississippi Seafood website: https://msseafood.com/ cook. Here’s a recipe our student interns tried with success. Fresh Herbed Salmon Packets 4 (5-oz.) salmon fillets 4 tsp. olive oil 2 garlic cloves 4 tsp. dried basil 40 cherry tomatoes 1 medium red onion, cut into 8 wedges 4 Tbsp. lemon juice (juice of about one lemon) Salt and pepper to taste (about 1/8 tsp. per salmon fillet) Preheat oven to 400 F. Make four square pieces of foil and place a salmon filet in the middle of each one. Drizzle 1 tsp. of olive oil over the salmon filet. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Mince garlic cloves and divide evenly among each filet. Sprinkle each fillet with 1 tsp. of dried basil. Add 10 cherry tomatoes and two onion wedges per foil. Add 1 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice over each salmon fillet. Wrap the foil so the salmon is completely covered and bake for 15 minutes, until the internal temperature is 145 F according to a food thermometer measurement. The salmon should flake with a fork. If the salmon fillets are thick, they may need an extra few minutes in the oven. Makes four servings. Each serving has 290 calories, 15 grams (g) fat, 30 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber and 360 milligrams sodium.

ATTENTION

CANOLA GROWERS

The North Dakota Oilseed Council canola election for Cavalier County will take place on February 19, 2020, at 9 a.m., during the Private Applicator Pesticide Training, at the Cavalier County Courthouse, 901 3rd Street, in Langdon, ND.

Election

Anyone who has planted canola in 2019 and intends to plant in 2020 and is a participating producer who resides in the county is eligible and encouraged to vote. For more information contact the North Dakota Oilseed Council (701) 328-5107

ATTENTION

DRY PEA & LENTIL GROWERS The North Dakota Dry Pea and Lentil Council election for Cavalier County will take place on February 19, 2020 at 9 a.m. during the Private Applicator Pesticide Training, at the Cavalier County Courthouse, 901 3rd Street, in Langdon, ND.

ELECTION

Any person who has not applied for a refund for at least three years; plants or causes to be planted a Dry Pea and Lentil crop in which the person has ownership interest with the intent that upon maturity the crop will be harvested is entitled to vote or can be a candidate. For more information, call the North Dakota Dry Pea & Lentil Council at 701-222-6338.

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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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24-Hour Toll Free Crisis Line 866.435.7490

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Maple Manor Care Center â€œThe home with a heartâ€? 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

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.

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Stop in or call to see how Farm Maps can make your crop insurance record-keeping a breeze.

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Preferred Auto Body & Glass Dr. Joseph Allred, D.D.S

~ Expert Body Repair, Paint Match Windshield Chip Repair & Replacements ~ Insurance Work Welcome ~ Guaranteed Customer Satisfaction

Scott Peterson, owner Shop 256-5577 â€˘ Cell 370-5577 Hwy 1 South, Langdon

See us today for all your oil needs! We also have quality fuel at the best prices. Transport loads available.

Hoffarth Oil

great employment opportunities 256-5113 or Cell 256-0277

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Full Family Services at reasonable prices

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YOUR OUTBACK DEALER Call Aaron Balsdon 370-0730 or 256-2738

For appointments call 256-6120 â€˘ After hours 256-6100

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Bev & Spence Clairmont RPh. 1102 Central Ave. - Walhalla, ND 58282 800-549-2662 701-549-2662 â€˘ Full Prescription Service â€˘ Rainbow Photo Processing â€˘ Giftware â€˘ Visa/Master Card

â€œWhere Youâ€™re Only A Stranger Once.â€?

DR. RICHARD H. EKLOF

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Hours: Mon.-Thurs. â€˘ 9 a.m.â€“4:30 p.m. Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings by appointment only 324 9th Avenue - Langdon, ND 701-256-2269 - 1-888-256-2269

Girodat Motorsports Small Engine Repair

CAVALIER COUNTY LIBRARY 600 â€“ 5th Ave., Langdon 701-256-5353

HOURS Mon.â€“Fri.: 10 a.m.â€“5 p.m. Wed.: 10 a.m.â€“7 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m.â€“3 p.m. &RSLHU Â‡ )D[ Area Newspapers 0DJD]LQHV Â‡ '9'ÂˇV Books for all ages H%RRNV Â‡ $XGLRERRNV 3XEOLF &RPSXWHUV Â‡ :L)L www.cavaliercountyndlibrary.com

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Pizza, burgers, pies, cookies, beer, coffee, soda

Brenda Rinde Samson, CPA Melissa Kemnitz, CPA Brennan Thorlakson, CPA

Mon.â€“Fri.: 7 a.m.â€“7 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m.â€“2 p.m. Sun.: 8 a.m.â€“2 p.m.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

North Dakota Board of Integrative Health Care

will hold a public hearing to address proposed new N.D. Admin. Code article 112-15 (AN ACT to create and enact chapter 4-364 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the licensure and regulation of behavior analyst professionals; to amend and reenact sections 43-32-01, 43-32-02, 43-32-08,ND reenact sections 43-32-01, 43-32-02, 43-32-08,43-32-08.1, 43-32-08.2, 43-32-09, 43-32-12, 43-32-13, 43-32-14, 43-32-16, 43-32-17, 43-32-19.1, 43-32-20, 43-32-27, 43-32-27.1, 43-32-30, 43-57-01, 43-57-03, and 43-57-06, subsection 2 of section 43-57-07, and section 43-57-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the regulation of applied behavioral analysis by Psychologist Examiners to the Board of Integrative Health Care; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.)

6046-B 14th St. S. Fargo, ND 58104 Friday, March 6th 6:00 p.m.

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to implement statutes. The proposed amendment addresses the addition of Behavior Analysts licensure to the Board of Integrative Health Care. The proposed rulemaking implements Senate Bill 2236, enacted during the 66th Assembly Legislative, concerning Behavior Analyst licensure. The proposed amendment is not expected to have an impact on the regulated community in excess of $50,000. The proposed rules may be reviewed at the office of Music Therapy in Motion 6046-B, 14th St. S., Fargo, ND 58104. A copy of the proposed rules and / or a regulatory analysis may be requested by writing the above address, emailing bcba.ihcb@gmail. com, or by calling 218-791-0908. Written or oral comments on the proposed rules, sent to the above address or telephone number and received by February 25, 2020, or 10 days before public hearing will be fully considered. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact Music Therapy in Motion at the above telephone number or address at least 10 days prior to the public hearing. Dated this 31st day of January, 2020. ND Board of Integrative Health Care, President

Public Notice

Call Call forfor bids bids:

Cavalier County Senior Meals and Services is calling for bids for the removal and replacement of 2 large garage doors and commercial openers, a walk-in door and 2 screen doors at 211 8th Avenue, Langdon, ND with a completion date of June 15, 2020. Details can be obtained at Cavalier County Senior Meals and Services, 211 8th Avenue, Langdon, ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

RELATING TO N.D.A.C. 75-03-36 Licensing of Child-Placing Agencies

North Dakota Department of Human Services

will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code.

AV Room 210 Second Floor Judicial Wing State Capitol Bismarck, ND Thurs., March 19, 2020 2:30 p.m.

Copies of the proposed rules are available for review at human service zones (formerly known as county social services) offices and at human service centers. Copies of the proposed rules and the regulatory analysis relating to these rules may be requested by telephoning (701) 328-2311. Written or oral data, views, or arguments may be entered at the hearing or sent to: Rules Administrator, North Dakota Department of Human Services, State Capitol - Judicial Wing, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325, Bismarck, ND 58505-0250. Written data, views, or arguments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2020. ATTENTION PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you plan to attend the hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Department of Human Services at the above telephone number or address at least two weeks prior to the hearing. Dated this 3rd day of February, 2020.

ND. All bids will be accepted until Feb. 28, 2020 at 3 p.m. Acceptance of bid will be given out by March 6, 2020. There will be no verbal bids accepted; all bids must be written with an intended start date included. Cavalier County Senior Meals and Services F10,17,24 _______________________________ ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

RELATING TO N.D.A.C. 75-0312 and 75-03-14 Foster Parent Grievance Procedure and Family Foster Home for Children

North Dakota Department of Human Services

will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code.

AV Room 210 Second Floor Judicial Wing State Capitol Bismarck, ND Fri., March 20, 2020 9:00 a.m.

Cavalier County Commission Proceedings

January 21, 2020 On January 21, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Nick Moser called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Moser asked if there were any changes to the agenda. David Zeis made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. There was discussion on an estimate of $1,137.00 received from Dalgleish Enterprises for removing trees from the county road right of way east of Sarles with a backhoe. Greg Goodman made a motion to have the trees removed by Dalgleish, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. David Zeis made a motion to approve a letter to the Domestic Violence & Abuse Center to provide them in kind office space, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, and Jeff Daley, KLJ, met with the commissioners and reviewed an updated road project map. Daley discussed many variables that would go into getting a cost estimate together for paving County 55 through the gorge. The commissioners asked Daley to get a few quotes on the cost for a geotechnical requirements study, which would assist in determining the requirements and options for the project moving forward. Johnston also discussed the agreement DOT had sent to have an engineering company do the bridge inspections in the future. The commissioners asked Johnston to have Scott Stewart, State’s Attorney, review the agreement before approving it. The job description for the part-time seasonal snowplow drivers was reviewed. The commissioners stated they would get the drivers to sign off on the job description. Stanley Dick made a motion to amend the following 2019 Expenditures: County General $25,736.53 (reimbursable expenses); County Road $202.01 (abatements); FEMA Road 2017 $217,870.78 (reimbursable expenses); Social Services $54,689.51 (reimbursable expenses); County Poor $14.00 (abatements); Emergency Fund $11.20 (abatements); VSO $4,956.08 (reimbursable expenses); 24/7 Trust (Sheriff) $385.00; Vanguard Receivables $1,755.00; Emergency Manger Trust Acct $22.08; Document Preservation $8,416.42; seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. David Zeis made a motion to approve the E911 Agreement with Towner County and to review it during budgeting, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Stephanie Bata, Tax Di-

rector, met with the commissioners and followed up on what she had received on the Forest Stewardship Contracts. Bata presented a list of the contracts that were renewed this year. Bata stated there are 22,730 acres in the program, which includes 2,520 acres added with new contracts in the past five years. The county’s value for trees which are not in the Forest Stewardship Program was also reviewed, which is currently at $200/acre. David Zeis made a motion to approve the list of contract renewals. The motion failed for the lack of a second. Bata gave the commissioners a department update, during which she asked the commissioners what they wanted to charge the townships and small cities for the county doing assessing when they do not have an assessor. The commissioners decided the cost would be $750. Bata asked about the mileage they would incur while assessing and the commissioners suggested using the county car when possible, but turn in mileage if personal vehicles need to be used. The February 1st and March 31st deadlines for Farm Residence Exemptions were also discussed, which leaves very little time for assessing if the deadline is not met. Stanley Dick made a motion to appoint the following to the JDA Board: Susan Fay Crockett; Todd Borchardt; Daren Christianson; Bill Mack; and Bryan Anderson; seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Greg Goodman abstained from voting on the motion. Stanley Dick made a motion to appoint Elsie Magnus to the Planning and Zoning Board, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Cindy Stremick, Treasurer, did a department update. Stremick brought the following pledges: Choice Financial – pledge pool of $112,000,000; Farmers & Merchants State Bank – security of pledges of $8,430,740, and Bank of North Dakota being covered under $250,000 FDIC. David Zeis made a motion to accept and approve the security of pledges, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Stremick stated she would look into interest rates on the checking accounts and for the CD coming due soon. The following presented department updates: Terri Gustafson, Public Health; Vicki Kubat, Recorder; Jill Denault, Social Services; and Anita Beauchamp, Clerk of Court. Terri Gustafson visited with the commissioners and they were in agreement to place a grant supplied Narcan Kit next to the AED in the courthouse. Gustafson stated she would be willing to train employees how to use the Narcan. Crystal Beggs, HR, visited with the commissioners via phone conference and recommended quarterly employee on-line training which is provided at no charge through ND Insurance

Reserve. The commissioners decided to have the employees start with two training sessions per year. Beggs stated she would work with the employees to get set up for the on-line training and suggested the anti-harassment and FMLA training sessions for 2020. The commissioners were in agreement. Jill Denault, Social Services, stated she had concern with the straight time that was needing to be paid out to her employees, especially on a week with a holiday, when she is unable to get the time back to the employees the same week. Beggs stated that regulation required it. The commissioners asked Beggs to check with the Department of Labor or the State’s Attorney to see if the employees could be compensated in time off rather than pay, similar to comp time. Beggs stated she would check on it. The commissioners also asked Beggs how to handle the time roadmen worked on a holiday. She stated they are considered essential personnel and they could be reimbursed with vacation time, given equal to the hours they worked during the holiday. David Zeis made a motion to transfer $59,019.75 from Vanguard Receivables Fund to County General Fund, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion, seconded by Stanley Dick to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: WEST HOPE TOWNSHIP CLERK/ TREASURER, 2017 FEMA ROAD FUND___________________4,546.65 NICK MOSER, COMMISSIONERS_ _________________________ 156.60 STANLEY DICK, COMMISSIONERS______________________ 111.55 COUNTRY MEDIA, INC., COMMISSIONERS_____________ 512.57 SIGN IT, AUDITOR________ 125.00 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., CLERK_ __________________________ 10.00 AVI SYSTEMS, INC, CLERK______ ________________________1,605.00 BLUE 360 MEDIA, STATE'S ATTORNEY__________________ 70.75 SIDWELL, TAX DIRECTOR_______ _______________________ 11,700.00 SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD., GENERAL___________________1,291.50 DACOTAH PAPER CO., GENERAL_______________________ 316.96 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., GENERAL_____________________ 49.31 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE CENTER, GENERAL______1,653.78 COMPUTER EXPRESS, GENERAL_ ________________________1,100.00 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL_______________1,316.71 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, GENERAL/R&B_________2,802.10 US FOODS, INC., SHERIFF_______ _________________________ 101.50 UNIFORM CENTER, SHERIFF____ _________________________ 114.00 JOSH PLUMMER, SHERIFF_______ _________________________ 250.00

Cavalier County Republican

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

RELATING TO N.D.A.C. CHAPTERS 75-03-07, 75-03-07.1, 75-03-08, 75-03-09, 7503-10, 75-03-11, AND 75-03-11.1 IN-HOME CHILD CARE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES, SELFDECLARATION PROVIDERS EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES, FAMILY CHILD CARE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES, GROUP CHILD CARE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES, CHILD CARE CENTER EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES, PRESCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES, AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES

North Dakota Department of Human Services

will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code.

AV Room 210 Second Floor Judicial Wing State Capitol Bismarck, ND Wed., March 18, 2020 11:30 a.m.

Copies of the proposed rules are available for review at the human service zones (formerly known as county social services) offices and at human service centers. Copies of the proposed rules and the regulatory analysis relating to these rules may be requested by telephoning (701) 328-2311. Written or oral data, views, or arguments may be entered at the hearing or sent to: Rules Administrator, North Dakota Department of Human Services, State Capitol - Judicial Wing, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325, Bismarck, ND 58505-0250. Written data, views, or arguments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2020. ATTENTION PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you plan to attend the hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Department of Human Services at the above telephone number or address at least two weeks prior to the hearing. Dated this 3rd day of February, 2020.

CAVALIER CO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SHERIFF___________ 818.21 FEDEX, SHERIFF___________ 29.76 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE, SHERIFF________________________ 30.50 SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD., SHERIFF_______________________ 115.50 ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, SHERIFF____________ 400.00 GALLS, LLC, SHERIFF______ 13.52 AT&T MOBILITY, SHERIFF_______ _________________________ 648.96 JOHN METZGER, SHERIFF__ 40.31 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., DISPATCHERS________________ 35.49 LANGDON MOTOR INN, DISPATCHERS________________ 76.00 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP., ROAD & BRIDGE_____ 108.15 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, ROAD & BRIDGE________________ 697.58 SNOW WHEEL SYSTEM, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE________1,813.75 ERLING'S OIL, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE__________________ 965.58 VERIZON WIRELESS, EMG MNGR____________________ 49.36 NDTC, E-911 EXCISE TAX__ 128.03 ND 911 ASSOCIATION, EMG MNGR____________________ 50.00 TOM HARDY, VSO________ 232.30 CURTIS STEINOLFSON, VSO_____ __________________________ 12.00 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, NDSU EXT.________________ 56.88 NDSU EXT, NDSU EXT.___7,015.60 POSITIVE PROMOTIONS, NDSU EXT.______________________ 96.72 XEROX CORPORATION, NDSU EXT._____________________ 236.94 SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD., WEED CONTROL________________ 299.93 RAMADA BISMARCK HOTEL, WEED CONTROL__________ 10.20 JOSHUA SHORT, WEED CONTROL____________________ 301.30 CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR, WEED CONTROL__________ 41.05 MARCOTTE BUILDER'S SUPPLY CO., WEED CONTROL___ 21,911.62 DEBRA FRASER, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 86.23 VISA, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ _________________________ 133.15 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ __________________________ 50.47 KAREN ANDERSON, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 121.30 JANNE MYRDAL, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 50.00 AMY KRAM, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 73.00 STANLEY DICK, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 84.50 READY TALK, SOCIAL SERVICES_ _________________________ 139.61 T.R. WAIND INS. CO. LTD., SOCIAL SERVICES__________1,306.00 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., SOCIAL SERVICES____________ 51.49 VISA, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ _________________________ 378.40 BJORNSON OIL, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 60.74 COMFORT SUITES BISMARCK, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______ 84.00

Check out our E-Editions at www.cavalier countyextra. com Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE NORTHEAST DISTRICT, CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Donald Charbonneau, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Margaret Hiltner 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 Margaret Hiltner, personal representative of the estate, at 10150 103rd Street, Wales, ND 58281, or filed with the Court. Dated this 4th day of February, 2020. Margaret Hiltner Personal Representative 10150 103rd Street Wales, ND 58281 R. Scott Stewart, PC R. Scott Stewart Attorney at Law P.O. Box 151 Langdon, ND 58249-0151 First publication on the 10th day of February, 2020. F10,17,24 _______________________________

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ __________________________ 75.35 NORTHDALE OIL, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 25.49 PEMBINA CO. HIGHWAY DEPT, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ 377.60 VERIZON WIRELESS, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 272.40 QUILL CORPORATION, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_______________ 41.94 SANFORD, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_ _________________________ 312.00 At 4:55 p..m., Stanley Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by David Zeis; motion carried. Commissioners Proceedings – Special Meeting On January 23, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse for a special meeting, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Nick Moser called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Stephanie Bata, Tax Director, met with the commissioners to review the status of the Forest Stewardship contracts/renewals. Bata stated that she now had a complete list of all the contracts, as well as the signed renewals from 2019. Josh Wolk, ND Forestry, met with the commissioners and explained the process for new contracts, as well as contract renewals. There was much discussion on the administration of the program needing to be updated in the ND Century Code, as well as the amount per acre needing to be increased for the program. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the 5,183.3 acres in the Forest Stewardship program up for renewal, agree the existing program acres will still be in the program, and that Cavalier County Commission will not accept any new applications or renewals going forward unless there is a future change by the commission, seconded by Stanley Dick. A roll call vote was taken: Stanley Dick – no; Austin Lafrenz – yes; Greg Goodman – yes; David Zeis – yes; Nick Moser – no. Motion carried 3 to 2. At 10:35 a.m. David Zeis made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Nick Moser – Chairman Austin Lafrenz – Vice Chairman Greg Goodman Stanley Dick David Zeis Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor F10 _______________________________

Public Notice

Cavalier County Republican

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE

Notice for Request Request for Qualifications Agent of Record ND Insurance Reserve Fund Coverage Langdon Area Schools Langdon Area Schools request statements of qualifications for qualifying insurance agents to be considered for Agent of Record for ND Insurance Reserve Fund services for the Langdon Area School District. To receive the Request for Qualifications submittal instructions, please contact the Langdon Area Schools Business Office by either of

the following methods: Mail: Langdon Area Schools Attn: Shauna Schneider 715 14th Ave. Langdon, ND 58249 Telephone: 256-5291 Email: shauna.schneider@k12. nd.us Three (3) copies of the completed response must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2020 in the Business Office at the Langdon Area High School. Langdon Area School F3,10 _______________________________

HELP WANTED

Civil No. 10-2019-CV-00052 1. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure by the District Court the NORTHEAST JUDICIAL DISTRICT in and for the County of Cavalier and State of North Dakota, and entered and docketed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court on December 5, 2019 in an action wherein Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc was Plaintiff and Russell W Schmeling, Jr.; Russell Schmeling; Janelle M Schmeling; Any Person in Possession; Cavalier County Memorial Hospital; Heim Brothers; American Contractors Indemnity Company; were Defendants, in favor of Plaintiff and against the Defendants for the sum of $25,810.17, which judgment and decree, among other things, direct the sale by me of the real property hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount of said judgment, with interest thereon and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of said sale will satisfy; and by virtue of a writ issued to me out of the office of the Clerk of said Court, I, as Sheriff of

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Cavalier County, North Dakota, will sell the property described in the Judgment to the highest bidder for cash at public auction at the front door of the Courthouse in the County of Cavalier and State of North Dakota, on March 17, 2020, at 09:30 AM, to satisfy the amount due, with interest thereon, and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of such sale will satisfy. The property to be sold is situated in the County of Cavalier and State of North Dakota and described as follows: All that Part of the W1/2 SE1/4, Section 1, Township 161N, Range 58W, 5th P.M. Cavalier County, North Dakota, Further Described as Follows: Commencing on the Northwest Corner of the S1/2 of Said Section 1; Thence East Along the North Line of the Said S1/2 3739.00 Feet; Thence S02° 27` 46”W 450.02 Feet to the Point of Beginning; Thence S02° 27` 46”W 300.28 Feet; Thence East an Approximate Distance of 245 Feet to the East Line of the W1/2 of Said SE1/4; Thence Northerly Along Said East Line 300.00 Feet; Thence West an Ap-

proximate Distance of 232 Feet to the Point of Beginning. The Basis of all Bearings Being the North Line of the S1/2 of Said Section 1 as an Assigned Bearing of East and West. Parcel Contains 1.6 Acres, More or Less. 2. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 3. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of January, 2020. Greg Fetsch Sheriff of Cavalier County, North Dakota MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM 38 Second Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Attorneys for Plaintiff 10-2019-CV-00052 F10,17,24 _______________________________

– THE CLASSIFIEDS –

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

H E L P WA N T E D – A s s i s t a n t Business Manager position needed at Langdon Area Schools. 35 hours per week. Qualifications: Business Admin., Accounting or comparable degree or equivalent experience needed. High level technology skills required, online accounting experience preferred. Duties will include payroll, bills, hot lunch, activities accounts, and other duties as assigned. Benefits will include a full single, or 54% of a family, or 65% of a single plus dependent health insurance policy, 3% retirement match, disability and life insurance provided, $500 flex benefits annually. Sick, emergency, and personal leave provided. Pay will depend on experience. This position will be open until filled. Please send a cover letter and resume to Daren. Christianson@k12.nd.us or Shauna. Schneider@k12.nd.us ________________________F10,17Bt

MISCELLANEOUS

miscellaneous – The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District is taking tree orders for spring 2020 plantings. If you are interested in putting in Field Windbreaks, Farmstead Windbreaks, Feedlot Windbreaks, Wildlife planting or plantings to beautify your yard, contact our office. We have cost share programs you may qualify for. Stop by the office or call 701256-2484 ext. 3 if interested in doing a tree planting. _____________________________Tf

FOR RENT

HELP WANTED – Light bookkeeping and store management position available in our Lawton store. Full-time hours with full benefit package, health, 401K, vacation and sick pay. Pick up applications at our stores or email resume to fulcl@ utma.com. ___________________________ F3Tf

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

FOR SALE

FOR SALE – 2 Lots for sale. 1900 block 7th St. Langdon. Call 3829376. _____________________________ Tf For sale – CHAROLAIS (White and Red factor) BULLS and ANGUS BULLS. Big growthy yearlings. Easy going dispositions. Calving ease genetics. Top pedigrees represented. Call for performance records. Board free with delivery possible. Fertility tested. Guaranteed breeders. STARR CHAROLAIS & ANGUS. Bisbee, ND Call Larry @701-2780330 or Julie @701-278-0621. ______________________ F10-A13Bt

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

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

FOR RENT – House for rent. All appliances included. Call Lucille at 370-3214. ________________________ F3,10Pd

Call 701-256-3930, Ask for Earl or stop in & pick up an application

HELP WANTED Pembina County Memorial Hospital

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

Wedgewood Manor

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

Want to ADVERTISE in the Cavalier County Republican? Call Lori at 256-5311

Maple Manor Care Center

Long Term Care Director of Nursing Maple Manor Care Center, a 58 bed skilled nursing facility in Langdon currently has an opening for Director of Nursing We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. You will create and collaborate an efficient work place with attention to quality standards and policies: Applicant requirements: • Current CPR Certificate and RN license in the state of ND. • Experience in a Skilled Long Term setting • Ability to lead and develop nursing staff • Willingness to keep abreast of changing regulations • In depth knowledge of the MDS (Minimum Data Set) • Current computer skills and ability to adapt and educate staff on software upgrades. Applications can be obtained at 1116 9th Ave. in Langdon or contact John at mmoffice@mmcarecenter.com

Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon

is looking for a Resident Care Coordinator

• Requires a valid North Dakota LPN license • Be self-directed and coordinate services for residents • These include, but are not limited to: **Admission nursing procedures **Resident discharge education **Review CNA’s documentation and educate as needed **Needs to be able to communicate effectively **Be proficient in computer skills **Must be able to work every other weekend on the nursing floor with an occasional night or evening to observe competency skills. ** Must be able to take direction and meet deadlines in a timely manner ** One year at least in long term care setting preferred For more information or application contact John at 701-256-5300 or email mmoffice@mmcarecenter.com

- Statewide Classifieds -

HELP WANTED THE CITY OF FESSENDEN is seeking Police Chief. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and be POST BOARD Certified. Salary: DOE (+) benefits. Interested persons may submit a resume to Fessenden City Hall, PO BOX 42, Fessenden, ND 58438. Please have resume to City Hall by March 1, 2020. The City of Fessenden is an equal opportunity employer. CITY AUDITOR- FULL-time position with benefits. Mail resume and cover letter to City of Washburn, PO Box 467, Washburn, ND 58577. COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS. Competitive wage and benefits, meal allowance, paid lodging. Traveling position for railroad vegetation control, 60-80 hours/ week. RAW (Cooperstown, ND). 888.700.0292 | www. rawapplicators.com | info@rawapplicators.com

FARMERS UNION OIL in Portland is looking for a full-time truck driver in the propane department. CDL required, hazmat and CETP training preferred. Full single benefits, paid vacation and 401k. Pick-up application at Portland station or call 701-788-3760. ANYONE CAN RUN STATEWIDE with HELP WANTED ads in all newspapers of N.D. with the NorthSCAN program! $160 /25 words / all ND papers. NDNA, 701-223-6397. FINANCIAL SERVICES ARE YOU BEHIND $10k OR MORE ON YOUR TAXES? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 844-295-4174. OVER $10K IN Debt? Be debt free in 24 to 48 months. No upfront fees to enroll. A+ BBB rated. Call National Debt Relief, 701-936-8487. EDUCATION /TRAINING TRAIN AT HOME TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in months! Call 701-929-9679. (M-F 8am-6pm ET) COMPUTER & IT TRAINING PROGRAM! Train at home to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional

now! Call CTI for details! 701-929-9484 (M-F 8am-6pm ET). HOUSING NEW 55+ COMMUNITY - The Meadowlands in Mandan! Open Houses Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm, scenic & quiet, near heathcare & retail. 701-712-1353 or visit www.meadowlandspark.com

LAND WANTED LAND WANTED. BUYING crop land, pasture and CRP land, will lease back. Confidential 612-220-1042. Leave detailed message. FARMLAND FOR SALE FARMLAND FOR SALE. 320 Acres in Pierce County, Reno Valley Township. Legal Description: SW1/4 (10155-72), SE ¼ (9-155-72). 247.65 Acres farmland last year, Balance grassland and water areas. Excellent Hunting, Working Well on property, abundance of Hay Land. No structures, No leases, No liens or assessments. Oil and Mineral Rights Included. Bids to be Whole Price, not by acre. Payment: 10% down earnest money payable upon acceptance of bid. Balance due 45 days after sale. Bids will be accepted for 60 days. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Submit bids to: Richard A. Razook - srfndapots@ gmail.com For more information – (951) 233-8875. BUSINESSES FOR SALE FOR SALE – WALHALLA Mountaineer, weekly newspaper, located in historic 1898 building, Main Street Walhalla, 2 person operation. Est. 1896. Phone 1-701549-2580, 1-701-549-2304 or 305-0207. Immediate possession. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ND FARM LAND Values surge upward. Are you selling or renting? Pifer ’s Auction and Farm Land Management. Bob Pifer 701.371.8538. Kevin Pifer 701.238.5810. Free valuation. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE LOOKING FOR THE most complete listing of ND Media? Get the ND Media Guide for Only $25! Call 701-223-6397, ND Newspaper Association. AUTOS FOR SALE LOW MILEAGE, SALVAGED TITLE VEHICLES. AWD SUV’s 2012-2020 for sale in Hague, ND. Call

Todd 701-321-1276. Repaired in Arizona, great condition and road ready. AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 701-809-7415. HEALTH/MEDICAL FARMERS, LANDSCAPERS or GARDENERS, did you or a loved one use Roundup Weed Killer and were diagnosed with NON-HODGKINS LYMPHOMA (Cancer)? You may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727. OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE IS HERE! Now is the time to save for 2020. We have the best rates from top companies! Call Now! 701-4045823. A PLACE FOR MOM has helped over a million families find senior living. Our trusted, local advisors help find solutions to your unique needs at no cost to you. Call 1-701-404-5808. ATTENTION: OXYGEN USERS! Gain freedom with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator! No more heavy tanks and refills! Guaranteed Lowest Prices! Call the Oxygen Concentrator Store: 701-404-5994. (24/7) CASH SETTLEMENTS Recently diagnosed with LUNG CANCER and 60+ years old? Call now! You and your family may be entitled to a SIGNIFICANT CASH AWARD. Call 701404-5389 today. Free Consultation. No Risk. ANTIQUES/FLEA MARKETS ANTIQUES FLEA MARKET Saturday February 15th from 9am to 4pm inside the Grand Cities Mall, 1726 South Washington St., Grand Forks. For more information: Plain and Fancy Antique Mall 701-775-0714. MISCELLANEOUS WE MAKE IT easy to place an ad in one or all the North Dakota newspapers. One order, one bill, one check. We provide the ad design and tear sheets. Call the North Dakota Newspaper Association, 701-2236397.

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By Rita Maisel

Scores to Remember Experience tells me that if I write about a historic milestone in the life of a local athlete, there can be repercussions from others who are sure someone else they know can top that particular achievement. Most of the time that ﬁlters down to advice that I failed to consult every possible record book for additional information. In the meantime, the achievement is still worth a word or two of congratulations and sets the bar a bit higher for other current athletes. This started when Andre Carrier scored 45 points in a recent game for the Cavalier Tornadoes. Someone a week before had scored 38 and brought out comments on how some terriﬁc basketball players in our corner of North Dakota are doing a great job during the 2019-2020 basketball season. A few of the comments even asked if I remembered games where an even higher personal score might have been recorded. Coming from some directions, that could have been a loaded question since my bones do not enjoy sports best seen from bleachers, so I rarely attend in person. However, there was a memory of a game in the current LAHS gym at least thirty years ago when Curt Keplin tallied 50 points for his Belcourt team. And there was another memory of a book suggested to me by Larry Platz a few years later which gave the top scoring in a single game to a student from the

North Dakota School for the Deaf at Devils Lake. My memory was not good enough to remember that player’s name, his score or the year but with a bit of digging, proof of his achievement surfaced from several different sources including a newer version of “The Hoopster”. At the Ramsey County Tournament Jan. 27, 1971, held in the Starkweather gymnasium, Steve Blehm, playing for the Devils Lake School for Deaf Bulldogs, scored 85 points in a game against Hampden with the ﬁnal score 122-22. By the time he graduated from high school his total scores in 94 ofﬁcial games had reached 3,859 points. Players from Oriska, Fort Yates and Makoti also had outstanding totals on the record books around that same time. Blehm received a 1972 national “Athlete of the Year” award from Gov. Arthur A. Link. The award was sponsored by the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf. Competing against Blehm for sports on the all-state teams during his high school years were other high scorers with familiar names: Robert Eaglestaff of Fort Yates who went on to establish basketball for indigenous players in the Seattle area, Don Gunhus from Park River, Mike Keplin from Belcourt, and Bob Belquist from New Rockford. Also pictured on the same page was Kent Krom from Langdon, an all-stater in 1966 and 1967. Another book with long ago basketball history recommended by Larry Platz was located at the library and has some detailed information about state tournaments from 1961 to 1997. In that era Langdon earned trips to the State Class B Tournament as did Munich and

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Edmore. The 1966 and 1967 Langdon teams came in third, and both an interview with Gene Manson, who was on those teams, and comments about his performance are well worth reading. Manson was a stand-out player who might also have been something of a showman since one story tells of him putting on a dribbling exhibition to let the clock run out, and others list him as shooting 14 out of 14 free throws apparently in one quarter of a game his team won. Also on the teams of that era (ﬁrst names not given) were Waind, Greene, Waage, Forest, Dalsted, Krom, Beier, Short, Throndset and Boe. Maybe Dennis has written memories in one of his columns. In 1970 Munich players listed were Hall, W. Dick, Michels, Larry Wirth, Dawley and G. Wirth. The stories were about rivalry with Belcourt, and Munich did not get back to state for a few years. When they did it was younger family members: S. Dick, Gary Beck, Nathan Beck, Schommer, L. Schuler, Mike Schuler, Stone and V. Dick. By 1980 Edmore made the state tournament with Brent Viger chosen for all state. Teammates were T. Pesek, Schneider, Woldmoe, Pecka, Hoime, Melland, Gaarder, Ingulsrud, Freije, Langton, and J. Pesek. The following year they brought back most of the same group but added Martinson, Rysavy, Stoa and Loraas. That year they made it all the way to the championship but lost to Hillsboro. On their third try Viger had graduated, but Doug Freije made the All-Tourney team with Mark Melland getting honorable mention. They made it again to the championship but lost to Divide County by 4 points.

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Munich was back in 1983. They made it to the consolation game, but the scoresheet was missing. They lost to Grenora with Brad Westphal high scorer at 22 points, and Kevin Ewert made the All-Tourney Team. Other players that year were Martin, S. Klein, Ewert, Hall, Dick, and T. Klein. Langdon’s turn came in 1985 with team members listed as Almlie, Klemisch, Kartes, Koehmstedt, Dosmann, Otto, Waslaski, MacDonald (Troy), Nuelle, and we think Darrin Romfo, who had 20 points and three three-pointers. They got seventh place that year but returned the next year adding Ballweg, Luhmann, Domres, Fetsch, Carlson and Bothwell as teammates. 1991 and 1992 brought Munich back in the limelight. Both years the MVP was Marty McDonald. Teammates besides Marty were Westphal, Fletschock, Schommer, Romfo, C. Wirth, and their specialty was 3 pointers. In a heart-breaker, they lost to Watford City and Fred Fridley by one point. The rivalry continued until the two teams met in the opening round the next year when Munich won 61-43. New additions to the team were J. Wirth and another Klein. It was their year,

and they brought home the championship winning over Leeds-Wolford by 5 points. In 1996 Langdon went back. The team consisted of Danielson, Ricky and Ryan Schaan, Pfeifer, Badding, Lipp, Borgen, Kempel, Treleaven, Ring, Olson and Schanz. They brought home third place, and Brandon Badding made the AllTourney team. While this started out as a search for local players who might have made the 1,000 points or more listing, the collection of Hoopster copies from years past is very limited. I do know that a number of the players listed earlier have reached that milestone, and we expect there will be others to watch play their hearts out in the days just ahead of us. On the girls side, a whole different research suggestion, we know that Katie Lorenz has set some very high standards and to date is the ﬁrst Langdon player to be named Miss Basketball. If you want to read the books I used, they are available at the library or maybe on a forgotten shelf in your own home. Basketball is a great sport for our area – well worth playing, watching and just listening to.

Thinking About Health

Narrow networks of doctors and hospitals limit patient choice

Trudy Lieberman, Rural Health News Service The next time you hear someone – likely a politician or spokesperson for a medical special interest group – argue that America’s health insurance arrangements are fine because they offer lots of choice for patients, don’t take them seriously. What choice are they talking about? Almost anyone navigating the health system over the last decade knows that insurers have limited where they can go for care and whom they can see. The concept of limiting patients’ choice of doctors, hospitals, and other medical services like radiology practices or speech therapy began a few decades back with HMOs. The health management organizations argued that, to assure quality, they were allowing their insured patients to see only the best providers. The theory sounded good, but in practice the health providers squawked, and networks gradually became more inclusive. That changed again as costs continued to rise and insurers started to choose only doctors who accepted their fee schedules. Things got kind of muddy for patients because they didn’t know for sure whether a doctor was in the network because they charged low prices or because they offered superior care. The way networks operate has gotten even more opaque and manipulated, according to new research from Penn State assistant professor of public policy Simon Haeder and his colleagues. Their research tells us more about how insurance carriers are limiting patient choice. Do insurers deliberately exclude doctors offering certain specialties in the hope of forcing out the “lemons” among their insured patients – those likely to be sick? Haeder told me that may be happening. For example, diabetics need to see endocrinologists periodically to help manage their disease, but if the insurer constructs a network with no or few endocrinologists, patients may be forced to seek care elsewhere or pay out of pocket. Such a strategy, says Haeder, allows an insurer “to offload costs” they don’t want to pay. It’s even harder to find doctors in fields where there are fewer providers such as cardiac surgeons, podiatrists, and in some cases obstetricians and gynecologists. The problem is even greater in rural areas where it’s common for patients to drive many miles to find a practitioner to treat them.

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Haeder and colleagues also found that the problems with network adequacy also applied to coverage offered through Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Sales presentations for MA plans often omit the fact they restrict choice through narrow networks. Haeder’s study examined MA plan networks in California and found that seniors may have trouble accessing care. His research showed that large numbers of them might have to travel 30, 60, or even 120 miles to find a higher quality doctor. Furthermore, he noted, an analysis of coronary stent procedures in New York State showed that provider networks might be more restrictive for Medicare Advantage plan members than for those who get coverage from policies sold in the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Inaccurate and out-of-date directories also limit patient choice. If directories report that certain specialists for treating kidney problems are located nearby, but when you call for an appointment you find they are no longer practicing, what do you do? Go without care? Pay out of pocket? Or search far and wide for someone who takes your insurance? When the Affordable Care first went into effect and for a few years after that, the media and advocacy groups did point out that many plans had few providers and others offered directories that were out of date. They singled out those plans. There’s not much of that kind of reporting or outrage these days. Maybe it should come back to highlight the significant barriers to care Haeder uncovered. “We thought if we gave people insurance everything would be great,” he told me. “But there’s a difference between having insurance and having access to care.” The focus of advocates, policymakers, and even some insurers became the premium people would pay. But the premium is only one element of a policy that determines the final bill to the consumer. Coinsurance, copays and deductibles, all of which have risen astronomically in the last few years, are equally important and are contributing to the rising medical debt. Knowing which providers are in a network is important. So is understanding the games insurers play to do what insurers always do: limit their risk of paying out money for sick people. Have you had experience finding doctors nearby? Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com.

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