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In the time it will take you to read this newspaper, one person will have died by suicide. Across the nation and North Dakota, suicide cuts across all ages, demographics and socioeconomic groups. In 2016, 134 North Dakota residents died by suicide. A recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that suicide death rates have increased across the nation from 1999 to 2016. North Dakota has experienced the largest suicide rate increase within that time frame, with rates increasing 58 percent. This makes North Dakota’s suicide rate higher than the national average with 144 lives lost in 2018. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for North Dakotans ages 1034 making it a serious public health and work force issue. Between January to August of 2019, 8,830 suicide-related calls were placed to First Link of North Dakota. Mental illness is more common than you might think. Across North Dakota’s approximately 600,000 residents, close to 24,000 adults live with serious mental illness and about 6,000 children live with serious mental health conditions. North Dakota’s public mental health system provides services to only 29 percent of adults who live with serious mental illnesses in the state. This makes meeting the challenge of treating those with mental illness even harder as the public it,” Kram explained. To prepare for the trial period during the fall of 2018, Kram spent a considerable amount of time during the summer learning the Smart Snack guidelines. She would use the Smart Snack online calculator during trips to
Costco and Sam’s Club, looking up foods online, checking nutrition labels, and ingredient lists. “I get some puzzled looks from people when I am on a snack shop run,” quipped Kram. The physical set-up of The Snack Shop was relatively easy – LASD Superintendent Daren Christianson offered the use of the concession stand for them. Linda Hope gave the shop some cabinet storage within the concession stand along with the lunch program providing some
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Be the one to save a life - September is Suicide Prevention Month health services are inadequate to meet the demand. Untreated mental illness can have deadly and costly consequences. For every one life lost to suicide, at least 25 people attempt it. Over 90 percent of individuals who die from suicide have at least one mental illness. Statewide, there is one life lost to suicide every 64 hours. Depression and suicidal ideation is not
a normal part of aging either. For some older adults, physical or emotional pain prevents them from finding fulfillment in their everyday lives. If their pain is not addressed, they may attempt suicide. Older adults are less likely to act on suicidal thoughts impulsively; therefore, there may be more time to notice warning signs of suicide and intervene. Most people who struggle with thoughts of suicide ask for
Langdon Area FCCLA continues successful Snack Shop During the spring of 2018, the Langdon Area School District (LASD) wellness committee discussed during their meeting how to bring healthy snack options to the students after-school whether they were riding the bus home, going to their afterschool job or staying for activities and practices. FCCLA advisor Amy Kram also serves on the LASD wellness committee and saw an opportunity for her student organization to lend a hand in the form of a snack shop. “Each school district is required to have a local wellness policy to help guide the district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being and ability to learn. I serve on the wellness committee and ‘volunteered’ our FCCLA chapter for a trial period. The Snack Shop was very successful , both in terms of student support and financially during the fall last year, so we have continued with
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storage in the receiving room. A group of FCCLA members, who are great about stopping in to re-stock the displays, wash and bag fruits and vegetables, stay to help after-school. “We are not open when there is a home game in the gym, so we move our displays when n e c e s s a r y ,” Kram said. The Snack Shop is required to follow the USDA’s Smart Snacks guidelines which meet some general nutrition standards: • Be a grain product that contains 50% or more whole grains by weight (has whole grain as first ingredient) • Have as the first ingredient a fruit, vegetable, dairy product or protein food. • Be a combination food that contains at least 1/4 cup fruit and/or vegetable. • Meet specific nutrient standards for calories, sodium, sugar, and fats. An additional restriction was put in place by the school itself as LASD is a peanut and nut free school this year. FCCLA and cont. on page 2
help and get better– but help and hope begins with talking about it. Suicide does not have one single cause, but certain factors like substance abuse and untreated depression can lead to higher risk of suicide just as having a trusted group of friends can help protect you. It is possible that a family member or neighbor is in need of help but doesn’t know where to turn. It is important to be observant, both for yourself and those around you. Changes in a person’s mental health status don’t typically happen overnight, and there are almost always early signs of trouble. Here are a few to look for: • Feeling anxious or worried • Emotional outbursts • Problems sleeping • Dramatic changes in weight or appetite • Isolation • Feelings of failure If you are concerned about someone, make note of the signs you see in him or her. Pay special attention to signs of suicidal intent or thinking. Some of those signs include: • A change in routine or behavior. Stress decreases our ability to cope.
• An increase in illness, such as chronic headaches, ulcers, backaches, eating irregularities, sleeping disturbances, frequent sickness or exhaustion • A change of appearance, both in a person and his or her operation National Suicide Prevention Lifeline #BeThe1To has created five action steps for communicating with someone who may be suicidal and are supported by evidence in the field of suicide prevention. You could be the one to save a life by following these steps. ASK How – Asking the question “Are you thinking about suicide?” communicates that you’re open to speaking about suicide in a non-judgmental and supportive way. Asking in this direct, unbiased manner can open the door for effective dialogue about their emotional pain and can allow everyone involved to see what next steps need to be taken. Other questions you can ask include, “How do you hurt?” and “How can I help?” Do not ever promise to keep their thoughts of suicide a secret. The flip side of the “Ask” step is to “Listen.” Make sure you take their answers seriously and not to ignore them, especially if they indicate they are experiencing thoughts of suicide. Listening to their reasons for being in such emotional pain, as well as listening for any potential reasons they want to continue cont. on page 3
Is your small business prepared for a cyber attack?
The Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce held a cyber security workshop for small businesses within the Langdon area. U.S. Small Business Administrations Senior Area Manager Eric Giltner conversed with those in attendance on the importance of small businesses protecting themselves f r o m cyber threats. “There are just so many different aspects of cyber security,” Giltner said. Small business are the real target because, as a small business, they can be used as a back door to a larger business. Small business can be a vulnerable point of entry as a typical small business owner will not have as sophisticated set up of cyber security as the targeted larger business. Small business owners face an assortment of challenges when tackling the monumental task of making their data and information safe- from a lack of awareness on the im-
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portance of the issue to a lack of support and cost of implementation of adequate protection. “We don’t know what it’s going to cost to have adequate prevention. That’s one of the big questions, ‘well how much do I need to do?’ Well, I think, 90 percent of it is being aware and then 10 percent of it is knowing what your vulnerabilities are and getting professional h e l p for it,” Giltner shared. To avoid the dangers posed by a cyber attack Giltner offered the following advice. • Redundant Security - Having two different anti-virus solutions protecting the information stored. • Include employee personal devices. • Arrange a rigorous update and scan schedule. • Make cyber security a budget item. “The biggest threat is uncont. on page 2
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Civic Meetings Cavalier County Commission Tuesday, October 1, 8:30 a.m. Cavalier County JDA Wednesday, October 2, 4:00 p.m. Langdon Area School District Monday, October 7, 7:00 p.m. Munich School District Tuesday, October 8, 7:00 a.m. Langdon Airport Authority Wednesday, October 9, 5:00 p.m. This information provided as a public service by the Cavalier County Republican.
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Cyber security workshop ________________________________________continued from Page 1 “Cyber security is just a small informed employees. Careless awareness they are going to employees,” Giltner said. “Cy- have, the more they're going to disaster part of all the other diber security should be the top know, ’hey maybe I shouldn’t sasters that can happen. [Karen] is in a position to not write diconcern of the CEO. She should click on this link’, ” Giltner said. One measure of security for saster preparedness plans but be concerned that everybody who works for her company is the aftermath of a cyber attack advise,” Giltner said. Kempert, who was in attenconcerned and up-to-date on is to speak with the insurance cyber security. It should be ev- company for the business. Find- dance, shared a very useful site ing out if there is protection for available to not only businesses erybody’s concern.” Regularly training employees the business should an attack but individuals as well. Ready. on the dangers that are lurking occur or if there are criteria that gov/business can assist busiin cyber space is also highly rec- must be met to qualify are ways ness owners in preparing for a ommended by Giltner. Regular to protect the investment and potential IT disaster. Contacting a cyber security and infrastrucstaff meetings can be used as future of the business. Giltner strongly advises that ture security agency is another an opportunity to have cyber security training and making small business owners create avenue for more in-depth assisemployees aware of the latest a plan of action should they tance. Another source for helping become the victim of a cyber cyber security incidents. “My feeling here is that the attack. Cavalier County Emer- to create a response plan can more we can talk about that gency Manager Karen Kempert be found at www.us-cert.gov/ report. with employees, the more is one such source for advice. FCCLA Snack Shop _____________________________________________continued from Page 1 Kram had to make sure that all with this program. Having the dents purchasing snacks daily, of the provided snacks comply snack shop not only benefits most who are our student aththe student body of LASD with letes picking up snacks before with those guidelines as well. “All of our items are $1 or less. promotion of healthy snacks, practice,” Kram said. “To serve them better, this We sell bottled water, 100% but the FCCLA members who fruit juice; Powerade Zero/g2 operate it reach the goals of the year we open briefly before they leave for out-of-town events so or Gatorade Zero; fresh fruits Student Body program. “They are teaching and learn- they can get a snack for the bus and vegetables (grapes are our biggest seller); whole-grain ing how to make informed, re- ride. Again, I am lucky to have baked chips, goldfish crackers, sponsible decisions about their FCCLA members who can pop rice krispie bars; low-fat string health, providing youth oppor- over from study hall to help cheese and go-gurt tubes; and tunities to teach others, and during this time as well.” In addition to cash sales, developing healthy lifestyles dried fruit,” Kram shared. Kram purchases some of the - through choosing the snacks the shop also has punch cards items found in the shop locally and in conversations with stu- available for $10 that parents at Leevers, while some are or- dents while working The Snack of middle school/high school dered through US Foods and Shop. In addition, they are de- students can purchase for their Coca-Cola. There are also some veloping communication and children to make it easier to get items that can only be picked leadership skills - reinforcing their snacks. This year, FCCLA up at Sam’s Club when Kram the soft skills that students are has partnered with the Weeklearning every day in Family END Kids’ Hunger program, so makes the trip out of town. “I have even sold excess pro- and Consumer Science classes,” middle school and high school students who sign up for the duce from our own garden at Kram explained. The Snack Shop is a natural fit program have punch cards at times,” Kram said. Throughout last year, stu- with this program and the gen- The Snack Shop and are able to dents were asked to complete a eral nutrition education Family get two snacks a day. “Since the punch cards are survey on foods that they would and Consumer Science classes like to see in The Snack Shop. provide. Having the shop also utilized by any and all students, Kram and her FCCLA members gives the FCCLA group a way they offer those in the Weekalso, just through trial and er- to raise funds to support their END Kids’ Hunger program anoror, found snacks that students state FCCLA service project, nymity,” Kram shared. If parents need a Week-END wanted – if they didn’t sell well, Children’s Miracle Network and Kids’ Hunger permission form, Ronald McDonald House. In adthey didn’t make the cut. At the national level, FCCLA dition, it helps the group sup- it can be found on the Langdon has a program called Student port some local service projects Area School Facebook page or Body which is a peer education as well, making it a truly perfect by contacting Amy Kram. Parents can contact Kram at amy. program dedicated to helping endeavor for the LASD FCCLA. “The students have been very kram@k12.nd.us for more inforyoung people learn to eat right, be fit and make healthy choices. supportive of The Snack Shop! mation if they are interested in The Snack Shop is a natural fit We typically have 20-30 stu- purchasing punch cards.
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Suicide Prevention Month _______________________________________________________________________________________________continued from Page 1 to stay alive, are both incredibly when lethal means are made specifically, a low sense of be- tion app that can help develop share your ongoing support. important when they are tell- less available or less deadly, longing. When someone expe- these supports and is stored There is evidence that even a ing you what’s going on. Help suicide rates by that method riences this state, paired with conveniently on your smart simple form of reaching out, like sending a caring postcard, them focus on their reasons for decline, and frequently suicide perceived burdonsomeness (ar- phone for quick access. Why – Impact of Applied Sui- can potentially reduce their risk living and avoid trying to im- rates overall decline. Research guably tied to “connectedness” pose your reasons for them to also shows that “method sub- through isolating behaviors cide Intervention Skills Training for suicide. Studies have shown a reducstitution” or choosing an alter- and lack of a sense of purpose) on the National Suicide Prevenstay alive. Why – Studies show that ask- nate method when the original and acquired capability (a low- tion Lifeline found that indi- tion in the number of deaths by ing at-risk individuals if they method is restricted, frequently ered fear of death and habitu- viduals that called the National suicide when following up was are suicidal does not increase does not happen. The myth “If ated experiences of violence), Suicide Prevention Lifeline were involved with high risk populasuicides or suicidal thoughts. In someone really wants to kill their risk can become severely significantly more likely to feel tions after they were discharge less depressed, less suicidal, less from acute care services. Studfact, studies suggest the oppo- themselves, they’ll find a way to elevated. In the Three-Step Theory (or overwhelmed, and more hope- ies have also shown that brief, site: acknowledging and talk- do it” often does not hold true if ing about suicide may in fact appropriate safety measures are more commonly known as the ful by the end of calls handled low-cost intervention and supreduce, rather than increase, put into place. The Keep Them Ideation-to-Action Framework), by Applied Suicide Intervention portive, ongoing contact may Safe step is really about show- David Klonsky and Alexis May Skills Training-trained counsel- be an important part of suicide suicidal ideation. ing support for someone dur- also theorize that “connected- ors. These improvements were prevention. Please visit our FolKEEP THEM SAFE How – First of all, it’s good ing the times when they have ness” is a key protective factor, linked to ASIST-related coun- low-Up Matters page for more. If you recognize signs of defor everyone to be on the same thoughts of suicide by putting not only against suicide as a selor interventions, including page. After the “Ask” step, and time and distance between the whole, but in terms of the esca- listening without judgment, pression and suicidal thinkyou’ve determined suicide is person and their chosen meth- lation of thoughts of suicide to exploring reasons for living and ing in a family member, friend indeed being talked about, od, especially methods that action. Their research has also creating a network of support. or yourself, call for help. If you suspect someone may be deFOLLOW UP it’s important to find out a few have shown higher lethality shown connectedness acts as How – After your initial con- pressed and suicidal, get help: things to establish immediate (like firearms and medications). a buffer against hopelessness Mental Health America of tact with a person experiencand psychological pain. BE THERE safety. Have they already done North Dakota – (701) 255-3692 ing thoughts of suicide and By “being there,” we have a How – This could mean being anything to try to kill themNorth Dakota Help line selves before talking with you? physically present for someone, chance to alleviate or eliminate after you’ve connected them Does the person experiencing speaking with them on the some of these significant fac- with the immediate support (800) 472-2911 National Suicide Prevention systems they need, make sure thoughts of suicide know how phone when you can, or any tors. Lifeline - (800) 273-8255 to follow-up with them to see HELP THEM CONNECT they would kill themselves? Do other way that shows support Farm Resource Center - (800) How – Helping someone how they’re doing. Leave a they have a specific, detailed for the person at risk. An implan? What’s the timing for their portant aspect of this step is to with thoughts of suicide con- message, send a text, or give 851-4719 FirstLink Hotline – 2-1-1 or plan? What sort of access to make sure you follow through nect with ongoing supports them a call. The follow-up step (701) 235-7335 is a great way to check in with do they have to their planned with the ways in which you say (like the Lifeline, 800-273Information for this article you’ll be able to support the 8255) can help them establish them to see if there is more you method? Why – Knowing the answers person – be the one to be there a safety net for those moments are capable of helping with or if was sourced from National to each of these questions can do not commit to anything you they find themselves in a cri- there are things you’ve said you Suicide Prevention Lifeline tell us a lot about the immi- are not willing or able to accom- sis. Additional components of would do and haven’t yet had #BeThe1To, AgCountry Credit nence and severity of danger plish. If you are unable to be a safety net might be connect- the chance to get done for the Union’s Mental Health Resources for Farmers, FirstLink, the person is in. For instance, physically present with some- ing them with supports and person. Why – This type of contact CDC, and the American Founthe more steps and pieces of a one with thoughts of suicide, resources in their communiplan that are in place, the high- talk with them to develop some ties. Explore some of these pos- can continue to increase their dation for Suicide Prevention. er their severity of risk and their ideas for others who might be sible supports with them – are feelings of connectedness and capability to enact their plan able to help as well (again, only they currently seeing a mental might be. Or if they have im- others who are willing, able, health professional? Have they Langdon City Commission meeting mediate access to a firearm and and appropriate to be there). in the past? Is this an option for Langdon City Auditor Rox- Holly Lyons was present at the are very serious about attempt- Listening is, again, very impor- them currently? Are there other Anne Hoffarth reported that the meeting to voice her concerns ing suicide, then extra steps tant during this step – find out mental health resources in the sidewalk improvement project about the removal of the trees. (like calling the authorities or what and who they believe will community that can effectively was being finalized at a cost of The Commission explained that driving them to an emergency be the most effective sources of help? One way to start helping approximately $100,000, but with so much damage done to department) might be neces- help. Why – Being there for some- them find ways to connect is with the North Central Planning the root systems of the trees the sary. The Lifeline can always act grant funding the city was only likelihood of the trees surviving as a resource during these mo- one with thoughts of suicide to work with them to develop responsible for $11,484 of that. is not high. ments as well if you aren’t en- is life-saving. Increasing some- a safety plan. This can include There was discussion on Hoffarth reported on the preone’s connectedness to oth- ways for them to identify if tirely sure what to do next. vious requests for research into who would be responsible for The Harvard T.H. Chan School ers and limiting their isolation they start to experience signifipossibly raising rates to cover the grant application between of Public Health notes that re- (both in the short and long- cant, severe thoughts of suicide the cost of mosquito spraying. park board members Lyons and ducing a suicidal person’s ac- term) has shown to be a pro- along with what to do in those Hoffarth brought up raising Tom Beauchamp and the Comcess to highly lethal means (or tective factor against suicide. crisis moments. A safety plan the residential and commercial mission . The Commission felt chosen method for a suicide at- Thomas Joiner’s Interpersonal- can also include a list of indirates for street lights; there were that they would most likely be tempt) is an important part of Psychological Theory of Suicide viduals to contact when a crisis two options for rate increases responsible for it. The type of suicide prevention. A number highlights connectedness as occurs. The My3 app is a safety either taking place at a smaller trees that would be used to reof studies have indicated that one of its main components – planning and crisis intervenrate for a full year or a high rate place the trees that have been increase for only 6 months. The damaged was also discussed. A issue was tabled for further re- safety issue of the trees no lonsearch into cost savings with ger having substantial roots to LED lights and possible rate in- keep the trees in place was also creases from power companies. raised. How the new placement Moore Engineering reported of the trees and type of tree to that the contractor was no lon- plant was also discussed as was ger interested in removing the the pros and cons of having the damaged trees along the berm sidewalk flush with the curb. In Other Business on 8th Street. 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Melissa’s Musings By Melissa Anderson Down will come baby, cradle and all A lot has happened over the past few weeks in national and international news. It’s a lot to take in and it’s also a lot of “spin” to sift through to find the actual truth. Luckily, recordings exist and are incredibly common sources of information that, hopefully, will not have been meddled with. One of the most intriguing aspects of politics is reaction time- the length it takes either a single, group, or collective politicians to have scripted responses to read from. Normally, I would veer away from political commentary, but news as big as the Democratic house speaker announcing an impeachment inquiry is definitely something that we should all be considering, especially from the objective standpoint. Who has the most to gain from this move? What finally made the bough break to bring the loud cries for impeachment finally heard? How many cohorts of the President will go down with him if it reaches the point of trial to impeach? From the outside looking in, there appears to be a lot that could, can, and most likely will be used to bring the current President to fullon impeachment. There are a couple of really intriguing aspects, I think, when looking at this current situation of national politics. The timing. The official presidential election campaign is just a few short months away. Current polls show that the leading Democratic candidates have a fighting chance of beating Trump in an honest election. Front runners for the nomination of the party candidate have, for awhile now, all called for impeachment proceedings. I cannot be the
only one who considers the timing of this announcement and subsequent investigation to be circumspect. What is also interesting in this timing is that should Trump be forced to step down, that would open up the Republican party for a new presidential candidate. This opening, should it occur, gives some major Republican players a new way to present themselves to their supporters- taking up the banner, so to speak, to stop the onslaught of “rabid liberals”. The catalyst. For many, Trump’s transgressions and cause for impeachment is a very long list beginning when he was still just a candidate in the 2016 election. From broken campaign promises, abuse of power, profiting from the office, working to undermine American democracy with a foreign power, to just plain being an embarrassmentthe reasons people give for why he should be removed are varied. So the fact that with all of these rallying cries and listed reasons that for many hold clout, the decision to pursue an impeachment inquiry was started following a phone call with the Ukrainian leader. Transcripts show that during the phone call Trump asks for that foreign power to investigate Joe Biden is telling- not only that the President is willing to abuse the power of the oval office but that the Democratic party leaders have their own to protect. Joe Biden is the darling of the establishment Democrats. That he is and has been their pick for candidate so very obvious now. The winds are blowing hard in Washington, D.C., and to be honest, they smell pretty foul of political intrigue that benefits only those who are employed by the people to represent them at the federal level to keep them in power.
By Marvin Baker
The running of the critters… Several years ago when I was working as ag reporter at the Minot Daily News, I got a call from an individual who lived just west of Garrison. He wanted me to go out to his farm because he wanted me to see something unusual. When I got there, he showed me photographs of paw prints in the snow that were consistent with paw prints of a mountain lion. When I got back to the newsroom, I called the North Dakota Game & Fish Department to ask if they knew anything about a mountain lion near Garrison. I was told point blank- there are no mountain lions in North Dakota- but didn’t provide an explanation of the paw prints. They were clearly mountain lion paw prints so I wrote my article based on what the property owner had told me earlier and disregarded what Game & Fish told me. As time went on, sightings became more frequent until Game & Fish was not only forced to admit lions exist in the state but had to establish a hunting season for two halves of North Dakota. Of course, it doesn’t stop there, not by any means. When I was in college in the 1980s, I frequented the State Library and Historical Society. In the Historical Society building there was a bear display from the Pembina Gorge, and it said that there had not been a bear sighted in North Dakota in about 90 years.
Dear Editor: Kudos to the five affiliate tribes of ND for working together to promote international tourism (Forum News Service, GFHerald 9/22/19) by establishing the ND Native Tourism Alliance! The financial return for ND tribes and the entire state can be phenomenal. Several tribal leaders are quoted saying of their economic plans....“It all hinges on tourism”. Below is a portion of my letter of August 2016 to state papers regarding the plan by NDDOT to remove the Indian Head sign and replace with a non-descript sign that outlines ND! And at a cost of untold taxpayer dollars”: Our license plates call our state 'Legendary' and now NDDOT is proposing to remove the historic Indian Head from our state highways and replace it with a blasé rectangular outline of our state? In Lloyd Omdahl's column (GFHerald 7/18/16) he talks about the need for ND Indian Reservations to promote their heritage. He wrote of then Governor Hoeven's comment “.... that Indian heritage was a major asset on reservations because culture tours '….are a No. 1 priority of the international tourist trade'...”. What a great time for NDDOT to toss out one of the best heritage signs in the nation and replace it with a dull, easily forgotten bureaucratic PC sign! Nobody at the state government
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Upside Down Under It turns out black bears are being spotted in numerous locations across the state, and it’s not just along the Canadian border as many people would think. One was discovered in Fargo, of all places. One was killed by a car on I-94 near Hebron, and a black bear has been seen near Hanover. The more likely places for black bear sightings have been just north of Bottineau, at Northgate on the American side, west of Carpio, and the most recent was a report of a mama bear and two cubs hanging around the Pembina Gorge. So no bear sightings in almost 90 years, and suddenly they’re popping up like mushrooms? Enter the moose, an animal that was once restricted to the Walhalla area but is now practically all over the state. Just about everybody north of U.S. Highway 2 has either seen a moose or knows somebody who has, but they seem to be migrating, too. People have reported moose as far south as Edgeley and Ellendale and around the Hazelton Boat Dock southeast of Bismarck. Where are all these moose suddenly coming from? Fifty years ago seeing a moose was a rare occurrence. Nowadays they are as common in North Dakota as they are in Saskatchewan. Let’s not forget the little guy, the marten. This is a small animal that somewhat resembles a weasel but is a bit bigger than a weasel. As of 2000, reports indicated that a marten had not been spotted in what is now North Dakota for at least 160 years. Ironically, it was recently reported that a marten had been seen along the Des Lacs River at Carpio which happens to be one of the rivers Pierre La Verendrye trapped
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had any common sense at that time to reject the complaint from a person in New Mexico who threatened a lawsuit (NDDOT Director and Atty General should have politely replied “Bring ‘er on” regarding a lawsuit). Thank goodness the ND Highway Patrol still proudly displays the same logo on all it’s marked cars! (someone did have some common sense). Now our Congressional Delegation and Governor are falling all over themselves to change the name of Sullys Hill National Game Preserve to White Horse Hill at the demand of the PC Police! It will be awesome in the future as international tourists visit ND and carefully follow bland road signs and visit a National Game Preserve where guides will explain why North Dakota tried to rewrite history! Mike Connor, Devils Lake Letter to the Editor: Filling a void in early recovery with a relationship is not a great idea. The first year of recovery is best spent finding and becoming okay with themselves, learning to love themselves again, and strengthening their sobriety. They are doing
marten in the 1700s. More recently, martens have been spotted on river banks across the northern tier of the state. So, where have these mischievous little animals been the past 160 years? Had they disappeared, did people just not pay attention, or was it something else that may have driven them out? They certainly weren’t extinct, because they wouldn’t be here now if they had been. There have also been bobcats and wolves, armadillos, elk and kangaroo. OK, the armadillo and kangaroo are obviously pranks, but the rest are legitimate. The question is, why are they suddenly appearing in numbers? Where have they been and why are they coming back? Some people theorize that when trappers took about all they could, the predator animals went looking elsewhere for food, most notably north toward the Assiniboine River and Hudson Bay. As those areas became more populated and roads and buildings became more common place, the animals began to migrate south, across the border and into North Dakota. That’s one theory. Another is that these animals have always been here, but people didn’t care to report what they may have seen. Still another theory has to do with the Charles Darwin parable of survival of the fittest. Once plentiful, the populations thinned out and once again they are able to survive the climate and have food and water sources. Regardless of scientific hypotheses, these animals are here now. We need to respect their space.
all these things without the use of a substance, making these things falsely comfortable. It is very common to want to use the validation you get from a relationship to fill the void of losing drugs right away. The first year of recovery is best spent finding and becoming okay with themselves, learning to love themselves again, and strengthening their sobriety. If they don’t take this time to do that then if/when the relationship fails or becomes rocky they do not have enough self-love when they lose the validation they were getting from the relationship. They then return to using to mask the feelings that come with the loss or ups and downs that the relationship may have. They should learn to be happy individually first, then find someone to share their happiness with. For more information on relationships in early recovery, go to https://www.narconon-suncoast. org/blog/are-relationships-in-early-recovery-a-good-idea-i-thinknot.html. If you are in need of a referral to a treatment center, call us at 877-841-5509. Written by: Shauna Krout Clearwater, FL
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A Super’s Take on Education
By Daren Christianson Superintendent Langdon Area School I received a call at the school questioning if we were using an online radio station to promote our homecoming game as they received a call from a Grand Forks number soliciting promotional funds. If you get such a contact, rest assured that we do our promotional activities through our local businesses, and if there was a time when we would do something differently, we will let the public know. This is not the first time an out-of-town business entity has solicited with the selling point being for the school or school activities. At any time if this happens to you, please feel free to contact me at the school. I have somewhat bombarded you with information about the Oct. 1st vote on the building fund levy.
This will be your last reminder that voting takes place at the elementary school from 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Enter door #1 on the west side of the elementary building to access the polling stations. Residents of the school district may still vote by absentee ballot through September 30, 4:00 p.m. at the high school. All absentee ballots must be submitted by this time. I urge all our patrons to show up to the polls and be heard. The school board will canvass the ballots on October 7, 7:00 p.m. at the Langdon Area High School board room. I will be happy to visit with anyone who has questions concerning the vote. If the vote passes the district will pursue the best bids possible with the greatest intentions to hire locally if possible. If the vote does not pass, the building committee and the board will have to determine the next steps for the district moving forward.
Youth By Carrie Hope Principal St. Alphonsus Catholic School Happy Fall! As the leaves are changing colors and the season turns from summer to fall, we are taking advantage of all the outside time we can get. Our Preschool4th grade students were able to take extremely fun field trips to the NDSU Research Center. They enjoyed a trolley ride around the farm, painted pumpkins and ate apples. We greatly appreciate the wonderful staff at the research center who made these field trips a big success. Our students are still talking about their exciting time at the “apple farm”. Also during this field trip we were blessed to have two of our students, Elli and Gabi Eisenzimmer, share two of their horses with the students. The girls taught their fellow students how to feed, brush
St. Alphonsus’ Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten-4th grade had field trips to the ndsu Research Center in Langdon on Friday, Sept. 19.
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A Saint’s Shout Out
and saddle the horses. We thank Elli and Gabi for doing such a wonderful job presenting their horses! This next month we will be focusing on “SAFETY” at St. Alphonsus School. Our fifth-eighth graders are doing a bike unit for Phy. Ed. class, which started with a visit from Officer Gabe Johnson teaching them about bike safety. You might even see our students riding their bikes during their Phy. Ed. class time with Mrs. Bata and Fr. Phil on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. On Wednesday, October 9, the teachers will be trained by Officer Paul Podhradsky on safety steps to use if an intruder was to come into the school. Finally, the week of October 7-11, we will be learning all about fire safety. The students will take field trips to the Fire Hall, and we will also have firemen visiting the school. This year the firemen will not only be teaching fire safety, but they will be addressing chemical safety, “Saying NO” to harmful substances, and “Stranger Danger”. We take our SAS students’ safety very seriously. We want to make sure we are doing everything we can to teach and prepare them for any unsafe issues that may, unfortunately, come about. Another important area we are working on with our students is helping them to become the best readers, writers, and thinkers they can be. We encourage a lot of reading both at school and at home. A student who reads 20 minutes a day can be exposed to 1.8 million words per year! We promote reading through our Accelerated Reading Program; students read and
take a comprehension test on their selected book. We also have STAR Time (Sit Together and Read); our families start our school day with us by reading together for 20 minutes. We also have a great school library where we encourage our students to check out books to take home and read with their families. We work with writing and grammar in our classrooms every day. We want our students to be strong writers to help them as they continue in their education and move on to careers in the future. We are using the Easy Grammar Program to help strengthen that skill. As our students get into 7th and 8th grade, they will be using their grammar/ writing skills to produce our school newsletter that is released to the public once a month. A new program we are starting this school year to help promote deep thinking and challenge our students’ brains is our Think Outside the Box challenges. These challenges take place once a week. The students are given a project from subject areas like art or engineering that they must complete. They might be given a picture to finish or something to build only using certain given materials. We are looking for creative thinking and problem solving. This will be a fun, challenging activity that will be completed at school. As you can see, we are keeping very busy at St. Alphonsus School. If you have interest or questions on any of the programs or projects I have mentioned, please feel free to contact me at SAS 256-2354. Have a great week!
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Current members of the U.S. Armed Forces and its veterans can now receive credit for military training through the North Dakota University System and Tribal Colleges in the state. Although outreach to service members and veterans has been occurring for some time, the new move will formally include more than 130 military training courses to an agreement known as the General Education Requirement Transfer Agreement (GERTA). This agreement assures students of greater transferability of coursework among participating institutions. In N.D., 17 colleges and universities have reviewed and approved inclusion of the military courses in the statewide agreement. According to NDUS Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs Lisa Johnson, the more than 130 approved military courses are wide-ranging and have been mapped to general education categories such as arts & humanities, communications, mathematics, science, social sciences and technology. The additional military courses will be published in the 2019 GERTA Guide. To accomplish the task, the university system worked with constituent groups representing N.D. colleges and universities, department and division faculty, college transfer specialists, military education counselors, the N.D. Department of Veteran’s Affairs and several organizations that serve as advocates for military service members. Johnson said the purpose of the endeavor was to review training materials and map training experiences to general education coursework.
“The beauty of recognizing military training in fulfillment of general education requirements as opposed to narrow course equivalencies is the portability among institutions and applicability to a wider array of college programs of study,” she added. Johnson stated that the suggestion to consider the application of military coursework to general education requirements originated from a committee member serving on the state’s Multi-State Collaborative on Military Credit—an initiative coordinated by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact. Her office then directed the project forward, with the bulk of the individual course review being conducted by an AmeriCorps Visa provided by the North Dakota Department of Veteran’s Affairs. “Rick Voldseth, the AmeriCorps Vista, enthusiastically approached the assignment like a research project—applying a documented, detailed method to the collection of proposed military courses using government resources available to college and universities for the evaluation of military training and experiences,” Johnson said. “The support from everyone involved was remarkable—it was no small task and hopefully the start of a process to review additional training courses in a more efficient manner.” Johnson indicated that campus staff will examine an individual’s Joint Services Transcript of military coursework and use the recently approved list military courses that have been determined to fulfill general education requirements. Chancellor Mark Hagerott noted that the effort helped underscore
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how important the university system felt it was to ensure that those serving their country were wellserved by their institutions of higher education. “As a veteran myself I think that it’s imperative for service members and veterans to be able to receive quality educations,” Hagerott said. “These young men and women enrolled here now – and those who choose do to the same in the future – now have an assurance that some of their training will qualify as academic credentials in certain places. It’s a big deal all around.” As of the Fall semester of the 2019-2020 academic year, there were approximately 1,400 students enrolled throughout the university system who self-reported that they were active duty, reservists, or veterans.
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11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Langdon Area Elementary School IF PASSED, THIS VOTE WOULD APPROVE A BUILDING MILL LEVY INCREASE TO PAY FOR NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS AND UPDATES TO THE TWO LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BUILDINGS ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICE Paid for by ‘Vote Yes for the Kids’ Steering Committee
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Caroline A. Knutson
Funeral services were held Monday, September 23, 2019, at the Walhalla Lutheran Church for Caroline A. Knutson, 81, of Walhalla, who passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital, Cavalier. Caroline A. Heck was born February 6, 1938, to Charles and Florence (Herriot) Heck in rural Osnabrock. She grew up and attended school in the Osnabrock area. After graduating from Osnabrock High School, she attended Aakers Business College in Grand Forks. On
Obituaries June 14, 1959, she married John Knutson at the Zion EUB Church near Osnabrock. After their marriage they lived in Minneapolis and Stacy, Minn. In 1971, they moved to Osnabrock later living in Hensel and Cavalier. In 1982, they moved to Walhalla. Some of the things she enjoyed were crocheting, word search puzzles, spending time with her family and her fur babies. She is survived by her husband, John; children: Wendy (Greg) Truax, Pembina; Kevin (Heather) Knutson, Walhalla; Wayne Knutson, Fargo; and Kristy (Mark) Ham, Naperville, IL; grandchildren: Travis Nordstrom, J.J. Kihne and Thomas Kihne; Jayden Paul and Pressley Paul; Kody Knutson; and Lydia Ham; great-granddaughters: Mataya, So-
Church phia, and Cena; siblings: Duane Heck, Margie Thompson, Jim (Charlene) Heck, Carlton (Linda) Heck, Janice (Larry) Peterson, Richard (Barbara) Heck, Larry (Elfie) Heck, Marvin (Beth) Heck, Leonard (Monica) Heck, and Connie Close. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Gordon, David, and Selmer Heck; father and mother-in-law, Willard H. and Irene Knutson. brothers-in-law: Willard Thompson and Richard Close; and sisters-in-law: Ruth Danielson and Bernice Heck. Askew Funeral Home of Cavalier was in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook at www.askewfuneralhome.com.
Cavalier County Ministerial Association You are invited to come and worship with us. To Advertise your Church in this Spot Contact Lori at 256-5311
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Mass Times Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration Mon-Fri from noon-midnight Catechism Grades 1-12 & Adults & RCIA
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Pastor Justin Schnackenberg Summer Worship Schedule 314 15th Ave Pastor Norm Economy (June-Aug.) Sundays 9:30 a.m. Phone 701-686-2000 Pastor Jordan Braunberger Coffee 10:30 a.m. Winter Worship Schedule Sunday Morning Worship – 11 a.m. Bible Chats (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Coffee 10 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. Ignite Youth Church Website: langdonumc.org
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This devotion is submitted by Pastor Don Barsness of Salem Bible Church in Munich
Advertisers know the magnetic draw of having options. Years ago, Burger King invited us to, “Have it your way!” BK was confident we would be attracted to the idea of ordering a hamburger just the way we wanted it. More recently, the GEICO gecko quipped, “People like options.” The animated lizard spoke right to our hearts - we love the power of choosing. It’s nice to be in charge of our menu selections, and I would agree that insurance policies ought to reflect personal preferences. But we’ve been misled if we conclude that the quality of our choices is determined by the quantity of our options. Our self-esteem seems to be bolstered by a long list of things to choose from -- whether hamburger toppings, insurance programs, or religious faith. After all, we want the right to choose. So we ask, “What are my choices?” Quite naturally, and literally, we may be offended when Jesus says, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Jesus’ statement of exclusive access to God defines a single option. We might imagine that having only one selection reflects badly on our freedom of choice. If we think that, we would do well to think again. Verses 16, 17, and 18 of John 3 describe the option presented by Jesus, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that
the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.” God hasn’t taken our freedom of choice. He simply loved us enough to provide the option that promises spiritual life. We still have the freedom and responsibility to choose. Do we want God’s forgiveness of our sins and the spiritual life that faith in Jesus brings? “Yes” or “no”? We have a decision to make as God invites us to say “yes” to His life-giving option. While the option is available to all, not everyone chooses to take advantage of God’s offer. In the sixth chapter of the Gospel, John tells us that Jesus was teaching, and some in the crowd were offended with the option Jesus presents - offering His life as an example and His teaching as directives for meaningful life. The writer is honest enough to tell us, at that point, “many of [Jesus’] disciples turned back and no longer walked with him.” It’s then that Jesus turns to the Twelve and asks, “Are you going to leave, too?” Peter, the fisherman, replies, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that You are the Holy One of God.” I want to applaud the Apostle. Good decision, Peter! You nailed it! God loves us. He’s given His Son to be our Savior - all we need for all we need. Jesus is our eternal life-giving option.
Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule
Sept. 30 – Grand Forks & Devils Lake Oct. 2 – Grand Forks Oct. 4 – Grand Forks Oct. 7 – Grand Forks & Devils Lake Oct. 9 – Grand Forks Oct. 11 – Grand Forks Oct. 14 – Devils Lake & Grand Forks Oct. 16 – Grand Forks Oct. 18 – Grand Forks Oct. 21 – Devils Lake & Grand Forks Oct. 23 – Grand Forks Oct. 24 – Cavalier Oct. 25 – Grand Forks Oct. 28 – Devils Lake & Grand Forks Oct. 30 - 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.
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Walhalla St. Boniface Catholic Church ~ Annual Fall Supper ~ Sunday, Oct. 6 • 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Turkey & All the trimmings Adults (13 & up): $12 • Children (6-12): $6 5 & under: FREE
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Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce President Brittany Farris presented Frankie Stremick with the Employee of the Year Award at the Chamber’s annual banquet. Photo by Lori Peterson.
NLAC receives N.D. Council on the Arts Institutional Support Grant The Northern Lights Arts Council (NLAC) has been awarded an Institutional Support Grant by the North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA). The award amount for the fiscal year 2020 is $5,635. NLAC has been approved for this grant for a three-year cycle, subject to continued eligibility and requirements. The Institutional Support Program is designed to benefit artists, arts organizations, and the general public. The program provides general support for qualifying arts and cultural organizations that have proven they have strong management and leadership, quality artistic programming and services, and are an important part of the arts infrastructure in their communities. Applicant’s primary activity must be presentation, production, or service to the arts. The grant will help NLAC pro-
vide funds for arts programming in Cavalier County, including student and adult art classes, theater, and other activities and events. NDCA provided positive feedback about NLAC, noting the popularity of the arts council in the community and an increase in membership. NDCA also commented on NLAC’s strong focus on education, that the organization is in tune with the needs of the community, and stated they are a progressive and thoughtful organization. This project is supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, contact Amber Benoit (701) 305-0089 or NDCA at (701) 328-7592 or visit www.nd.gov/arts
The newly-restored Walla Theatre in Walhalla is hosting Recognition Night featuring live music by singer/songwriter Anthony Chaput. The event will be held on Saturday, October 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. Walla Theatre Board of Directors President Susan Karel says in addition to a night of live music, Recognition Night will be an evening of short presentations about the Walla’s history and restoration. Pete Campbell, Ms. W. King and Leon Dubourt will be especially remembered and honored. “We’re fortunate to have a community of dedicated individuals who have made generous contributions to help bring the theater back to life,” Karel said. Originally opened in 1949, the Walla served as the center of entertainment in Walhalla until its closing in 1982. In 2007 the Gorge Arts & Heritage Council, a local nonprofit organization, began work restoring the theatre. In 2010, the Walla Theatre was added to the National Registry of Historic Places. Earlier this year the theatre celebrated a successful grand re-opening with a sold-out performance by renowned pianist Lorie Line. “We’ve had a great turn out for the events we’ve held so far, and we hope to see that support continue on October 5,” Karel said. “Going forward we plan on hosting more great live events that will establish
the Walla Theatre not only as a great resource for our local community but also as a regional destination for arts and entertainment.” Chaput, a Walhalla native, has been writing and performing music for nearly 20 years. He has performed in countless venues stretching from the Great Lakes to the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. His music is available on iTunes and Spotify.
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The North Dakota Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Northern Lights Arts Council, is pleased to announce the opening of Elmer Thompson: The Inventor on October 7-18. There will be a public reception on October 7 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibition was organized by the North Dakota Museum of Art and is touring the state through the museum’s Rural Arts Initiative program. Growing up on a farm in rural North Dakota, Elmer O. Thompson (1891-1984) developed his creative impulses with photography, educating himself in matters of staging, lighting, and processing. Mr. Thompson quickly became an expert in the use of his 5 x 7 camera. His early photographs show the development of a talent that would lead him first to the State Normal and Industrial School in Ellendale, where he served as the official school photographer. He went on to earn an electrical engineering degree at the University of California, served in the Signal Corps in Paris in WWI, and then moved to the center of technological innovation in New York City.
great distances some schools face, the museum began bringing exhibitions to towns throughout the state. Exhibitions have been installed in all corners of North Dakota, including smaller towns such as Crosby, Pekin, and Bowman, and larger cities such as Jamestown, Fargo, and Bismarck. Through this program the museum delivers and installs exhibitions of original artwork freeof-charge to North Dakota communities who are interested. In addition to touring exhibitions, the museum’s education department creates lesson plans and makes them available on the museum’s website at www.ndmoa.com. A primary goal of the museum’s Rural Arts Initiative program is to provide North Dakota schools with quality arts education opportunities. The museum works with community members to bring schools within a 50 to 60-mile radius of the exhibition site to participate in this unique arts education program. To assist schools with out-of-pocket expenses, the museum offers travel reimbursements for North Dakota schools wishing to participate.
Cavalier County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) held their quarterly town hall meeting on the evening of Wednesday, September 18. CCMH CEO Jeff Stanley informs those in attendance of where CCMH is now and their plans for the future.
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Public Reception Monday, October 7 • 5-7 p.m. Free & Open to the Public Oct. 7 - 18, Mon.-Fri. • 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Cavalier County Courthouse These projects are supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Mr. Thompson earned the first six of his ultimate thirty patents at the AT&T Headquarters at 195 Broadway. From there he moved to RCA Victor then spent several decades at Philco, where he earned two dozen more patents, including the first wireless radio remote control (Philco’s “Mystery Control”) and a phonograph that transferred the signal from record to the amplifier by means of an optical sensor (the “Beam of Light” system). Mr. Thompson’s progress—from the prairies of North Dakota to the technological heartland of the early radio and television age—illustrates the marriage of artistic elements with technological innovation. This exhibition illustrates that career with large framed prints of his photographs, many of which were taken in and around Ellendale and near his home in Cavalier County. These include individual portraits, landscapes, buildings, and staged trick photographs. The North Dakota Museum of Art is the state’s official art museum. As it is located in Grand Forks, it can be difficult for schools to plan day-trips to the museum. Due to the
This traveling exhibition is part of the Rural Arts Initiative, a program dedicated to touring exhibitions of original artowork throughout North Dakota. The North Dakota Museum of Art is located in Grand Forks, ND. Elmer Thompson : The Inventor was curated by Paul Gronhovd
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FOOTBALL
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Cardinals defeat Hornets 42-0 in weather shortened victory By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer
A rare 5:00 p.m. kickoff time was in store for the Langdon-EdmoreMunich Cardinals football team in their game hosting Harvey-Wells County on September 20. Severe weather was expected later in the evening, so the game was moved up two hours in the hopes of avoiding it. That plan worked until 1:33 left to go in the third quarter when flashes of lightning and a weather warning forced an early end to the contest. The Cardinals still ended up winning the game 42-0 and moved their record up to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in Region 2A games. The Cards played at Westhope on September 27 then will begin a two game home stand hosting Bottineau on October 4 then Carrington on October 11, which will be both Homecoming and Senior Night. In their game with the Hornets, Harvey-Wells County got the ball first and actually moved the ball with a couple of first downs on some inside hand-offs. Their drive would stall, however, inside the Cardinals' 35 yard line, and Langdon-Edmore-Munich would get the ball and quickly put it in the end zone. Sean Gette made a great double move to get wide open, and Simon Romfo hit him for a 68 yard
catch and run to open the scoring. Simon found Cooper Zimmer for the two point conversion. That was just the opening act for the Cards' offense, who would score four more times in the first half. Grant Romfo began a huge night for himself with a touchdown reception then a touchdown run, while also scoring both two point conversions. Langdon-Edmore-Munich's next TD would come on a fade pattern thrown by Simon Romfo to Jackson Delvo, who made a great catch while staying in bounds for the score. Grant Romfo would put the exclamation point on an exciting first half with a 60 yard interception return for pay dirt to make the score 36-0 at the half. Simon Romfo had a seven yard touchdown run in the third quarter to finish the scoring before dangerous weather came into play. All players and fans made it home safely after the game was called before over two inches of rain fell in about one hour. Simon Romfo would finish the game completing 14 of 17 passes for 196 and three touchdowns, to give 16 through five games. He also went over the 1,000 yard mark passing for the season with 1,078. He was also the Cardinals leading rusher for the game with 49 yards followed by Grant with 39. Sean
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LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 42, HARVEY-WELLS COUNTY 0 LEM -- 16 20 6 -- 42 HWC -0 0 0 -- 0 ** Game was called by severe weather with 1:33 to go in the third quarter LEM - Sean Gette 68 pass from Simon Romfo (Cooper Zimmer pass from S. Romfo) LEM - Grant Romfo 9 pass from S. Romfo (G. Romfo run) LEM - G. Romfo 4 run (G. Romfo pass from S. Romfo) LEM - Jackson Delvo 8 pass from S. Romfo (Pass failed) LEM - G. Romfo 60 INT return (Run failed) LEM - S. Romfo 7 run (Run failed) Rushing - LEM: Simon Romfo 5-49, Grant Romfo 10-39, Noah Anderson 4-9; HWC - Lucas Rowe 11/24, Isaac Frieze 5-0, Carson Mertz 3/13, Madden Thorson 2-12 Passing - LEM: S. Romfo 14-17196 3 TD's; HWC - Frieze 2-7-4-1 Receiving - LEM: Sean Gette 3-79, G. Romfo 5-43, Jackson Delvo 3-44, Anderson 2-19, Cooper Zimmer 1-12 Gette led the team in receiving with 79 yards with Delvo getting 44 and Grant Romfo 43.
Brett Myers, with help from his teammates, tackles Lucas Raue from HWC in the Cards win on Sept. 20. Photo by Larry Stokke
Cooper Zimmer making a catch in the end zone for 6 points. Photo by Larry Stokke
Sean Gette stretches out in mid air scoring a touchdown capping off a 68 yard run. Photo by Larry Stokke
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VOLLEYBALL
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Monday, September 30, 2019 – Page 9
Lady Cards play best match of the season with dominating win over NB By Jake kulland Republican Sports Writer
Looking to continue to improve and progress things this season, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls volleyball team hosted North Border on September 19. The Lady Cards played their best match of the season to this point, hammering the Eagles 3-0 in set scores of 25-9, 25-6 and 25-8. With that match win and a 4-1 record at the Valley City Optimist Tournament, the Cardinals now have a record of 11-2. After having two Region 4 matches at Benson County on September 24 and at home versus Dunseith on September 26, the Cards next matches will be at Four-Winds in another region night, then they will host Grafton October 3 in non-conference action. Langdon-EdmoreMunich will also play in the Des Lacs Burlington Invitational Tournament the weekend of October 4-5.
In the match with North Border, the Eagles jumped out to a 3-2 lead in the first set only to see the Cardinals run off six straight points to grab an 8-3 lead. The Eagles fought the Cards to a 12-9 score midway through the set, but LangdonEdmore-Munich then scored 13 straight points in win the first set. Cardinals junior Kaylee Lowery was the server for the major run. In set two, the Lady Cards got their hitters going, jumping out to an 8-0 lead and not looking back. The third set featured runs of 6-0 early then a decisive 11-1 run late. Stat-wise, the Lady Cards had contributions up and down the lineup with Callie Ronningen leading the way with a double-double, getting team highs in kills with 10 and digs with 17. Lowery and Lexi Olson had six of the Cardinals 19 service aces. Calyn Crockett led the way with 13 assists, while Morgan Thielbar was close behind with nine.
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LAN G D O N - ED M O R E - M U NICH 25-25-25, NORTH BORDER 9-6-8 Kills -- LEM: 31 (Callie Ronningen 10, Calyn Crockett 6); NB: 1 (Claire Dummer) Assists -- LEM: 23 (Crockett 13, Morgan Thielbar 9); NB: 1 (Jaidyn Volk) Aces -- LEM: 19 (Kaylee Lowery, Lexi Olson 6); NB: 3 (Natalie Carignan 3) Digs -- LEM: 57 (Ronningen 17, Olson 11, Kaitlynn Scherr 10); NB: 18 (Brynn Hartje 10, Albrecht 8) Unforced errors -- LEM: 18; NB: 25
Defensively Langdon-EdmoreMunich was stellar, allowing just one kill the entire match for the Eagles. North Border was led by junior Natalie Carignan with three service aces.
Lady Cards win first Region 4 match against Benson County, 3-0 Badding. Dishing out those kills was By Jake kulland BOXSCORE Calyn Crockett, who moved to fullRepublican Sports Writer
After their match win over North Border and winning four out of five matches at the Valley City Optimists Tournament, the Lady Cards went to Leeds to face Benson County their first Region 4 match of the season. They won in the Lion's den in a 3-0 sweep, 25-11, 25-20 and 25-7. The Cardinals were led in the match by sophomore Morgan Freije who had 15 kills, followed by seven each from Callie Ronningen and Kaylee Lowery and six from Cora
time setter for this match, and finished with 29 assists. Langdon-Edmore-Munich had a great night serving the volleyball against the Wildcats with a 92 percent success rate missing just six serves in the match. They finished with 15 service aces led by Freije with five and Lexi Olson with four. Defensively the Cards had 63 digs with Olson leading that stat category with 20. Ronningen and Kaitlynn Scherr also reached double digits with 14 and 11 digs respectively.
In their second of four regular season tournaments that they will be playing in this season, LangdonEdmore-Munich was involved in the 20 team Valley City Optimists Tournament on September 21. The Lady Cards won four of the five match they participated in. They won all three of the pool play matches over Milnor-North Sargent 25-14 and 25-9, Medina-Pingree-Buchanan 25-22 and 25-7, and Sargent Central 25-8 and 25-8. Taking first place in their pool, the Cards moved on to the cham-
25-16 and 25-19 but then lost to LaMoure-Litchville-Marion in two games 25-12 and 25-21. The Loboes ended up losing to Carrington in the championship match two sets to one. For the tournament, the Cardinals Callie Ronnigen led in the kills category with 32, Morgan Freije had a team high 20 service aces and Calyn Crockett led in assists with 55. Ronningen paced the team with seven stuff blocks, while Lexi Olson had the most digs with 56. The Lady Cards served a very respectable 87 percent for the tourney.
LAN G D O N - ED M O R E - M U NICH 25-25-25 BENSON COUNTY 11-20-7 Kills -- LEM: 40 (Morgan Freije 15, Callie Ronningen 7, Kaylee Lowery 7, Cora Badding 6) Assists -- LEM: 30 (Calyn Crockett 29, Morgan Thielbar 1) Aces -- LEM: 15 (Freije 5, Lexi Olson 4, Crockett 3, Brooke Bakke 3) Blocks -- LEM: 4 Digs -- LEM: 63 (Olson 18, Ronningen 14, Kaitlynn Scherr 11)
Lexi Olson and Kaylee Lowery team up to block Karley McLeod from North Border. Photo by Larry Stokke
Cardinals win four of five matches in Valley City Tournament pionship bracket where they beat By Jake kulland BOXSCORE May-Port-C-G in the first round Republican Sports Writer
Valley City Tournament Kills -- LEM: Callie Ronningen 32, Calyn Crockett 18, Morgan Freije 18, Lexi Olson 15, Kaylee Lowery 14, Cora Badding 7 Assists -- LEM: Calyn Crockett 55, Morgan Thielbar 37, Ronningen 5, Freije 1, Badding 1, Brooke Bakke 1 Aces -- LEM: Freije 20, Olson 11, Crockett 8, Thielbar 7, Ronningen 6, Lowery 4 Blocks -- LEM: Ronningen 7, Olson 5, Crockett 5, Lowery 4, Badding 2, Freije 1 Digs -- LEM: Olson 56, Ronningen 50, Kaitlynn Scherr 32, Crockett 23, Freije 18, Thielbar 7, Bakke 4, Badding 3
Callie Ronningen had a double double with 10 kills and 17 digs against North Border. Photo by Larry Stokke
The 8th Grade Volleyball Team went undefeated in the 8th Grade Tournament on Sept. 21 in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke
The 7th Grade Volleyball Team never lost a match in the 7th Grade Tournament held on Sept. 21 in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke
Morgan Thielbar sets the ball for Calyn Crockett. Photo by Larry Stokke
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Jason Shepherd Invitational – Cavalier Country Club September 19
Varsity Girls (5000 Meters) 33 runners Elise Ramberg – 1st place – 19:32 Kate Sillers – 7th place – 24:01 Jane Sillers – 10th place – 24:38 Clarice Brinegar – 17th place – 25:57
Lauren Baril – 23rd place – 29:07 Team Results: 2. Langdon AreaEdmore-Munich – 58 Varsity Boys (5000 Meters) 55 runners Blaine Perry – 2nd place – 18:36
Mason Christianson – 4th place – 18:51
Arik Christianson – 5th place – 19:00
Logan Harder – 16th place – 20:28 Tucker Regner – 20th place – 20:59 Caleb Hetler – 30th place – 22:07
Alexander Brinegar – 50th place – 26:30
Team Results: 2. Langdon AreaEdmore-Munich – 47 Junior High Boys (3000 Meters) 22 runners Edward Freer – 15th place – 14:27
Kartheek Chapara – 19th place – 16:37 Jaxen Rademacher – 21st place – 17:18
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Harvey Hope Langdon Invitational Monday, September 23 – Site – Langdon Country Club
Varsity Girls (5000 Meters) 41 runners Elise Ramberg – 2nd place – 19:24 Jane Sillers – 13th place – 23:32 Kate Sillers – 17th place – 23:58 Clarice Brinegar – 28th place – 25:29 Lauren Baril – 30th place – 25:34 Team Results: 4. Langdon Area/ Edmore/Munich - 90 Varsity Boys (5000 Meters) 60 runners Blaine Perry – 5th place – 18:28
Mason Christianson – 11th place – 19:18
Caleb Hetler – 17th place – 19:51 Tucker Regner – 26th place – 20:36
Arik Christianson – 27th place – 20:39
Logan Harder – 32nd place – 20:53 Alexander Brinegar – 25:31 Team Results: 3. Langdon Area/ Edmore/Munich - 86 Junior High Boys (3000 Meters) 17 runners Edward Freer – 8th place – 15:16
A flock of Cardinals take off from the starting line at the Cavalier Cross Country meet. Photo by Larry Stokke
Kartheek Chapara – 11th place – 16:38 Jaxen Rademacher – 15th place – 17:58
Coach Hetler runs beside Edward Freer at the Cavalier Cross Country Meet Sept. 19. Photo by Larry Stokke
Lady Cardinals at the starting line at the Cavalier Cross Country Meet on Sept. 19. Photo by Larry Stokke
Jake’s take on sports By Jake Kulland
Cardinals football set for a two game home stand The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals football team is running in high gear as we are now over the halfway point of the season. The Cards are 5-0 on the year, and have not lost since the 2017 State A Championship Game. The defending champs played at Westhope on Sept. 27, and now are looking forward to a rare two game home stand, where they will host Bottineau on Oct. 4, and Carrington on Oct. 11. We encourage everyone to get out and see this team play, because it has been a spectacular season to this point. Cardinals junior quarterback Simon Romfo is now over 1,000 yards passing and he now thrown 16 touchdown passes. Junior running back Grant Romfo is the leading rusher with 325 yards and 6 TD's, and senior wide receivers Jackson Delvo and Sean Gette each have six touchdown receptions. Perhaps the most exciting thing about this years Cardinals team is that their first team defense has not allowed a point all season. Oct. 11 will be Homecoming for the Cards, and also Senior Night, which we will talk up more next week. Don't miss you chance to see this group play live and loud in these last two home games of the regular season. Langdon Country Club set to host it's 2nd Annual Ryder Cup Tourney Oct. 5 is the day for the final tournament of the season at the Langdon Country Club. They invite everyone to play in their second annual Ryder Cup Tournament. It is run just like the Ryder Cup that most golfers know, in that everyone that participates will be split into two teams that will be split evenly depending on handicaps. It's then 18 holes of golf to decide who the better team is, and who will win the cup, which an actually trophy. Registration for this fun event will begin at 10 a.m. on Oct. 5, with the tee off scheduled for 11. I'm told that everyone who played in this last year had an absolute blast, so hopefully they will get a lot of people to play this time around. A reminder
that the Fall Meeting for the club is Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse. Rachel Hill piling up the stats for Lake Region State College Volleyball Last week we updated you on how Sydney Ellingson and Madi Hart were doing in college volleyball, and this time we want to update you on Rachel Hill, a Langdon graduate who is in her sophomore year at Lake Region State College. The Lady Royals have been hoping for more wins this year as they are 6-15 overall on the season, but Rachel has really been filling out the state sheet for the team. The LRSC setter leads the team with 587 assists on the year, plus 63 kills, good for fifth on the squad, and second in service aces with 21. We have had any confirmation if Rachel will move on to continue her career at a four year school, but these stats certainly appear that she can play and excel at the next level. We wish her the best the rest of the way with the Lady Royals. Twins win first AL Central title since 2010; Playoffs this week We leave you week by offering a huge congratulations to the Minnesota Twins, who have clinched the American Central Title for the first time since 2010. As we write, the Twins just got their 99th win of the season, and became the first team ever to hit 300 home runs in a year. The Twins very much look like they will win 100 games in the regular season, which has only happened once in franchise history when Harmon Killebrew led them to 102 wins and a World Series appearance (They lost to the Dodgers in seven games). Also as of this writing, we now the Twins will play their first postseason game on Oct. 4, and even with nearly 100 wins on the season, it looks like they will be on the road for the first round of the best-of-five Division Series at the New York Yankees in a time to be determined. The Houston Astros were close to locking up the best record in baseball going into the final regular weekend. No matter what happens from here on in, it's just great to talking up the Twins and October baseball, it's been a great ride so far. Go Twins Go! And where are the Homer Hankys?? "See ya!" next week!
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Low Falling Numbers in Wheat a Concern
NDSU suggests waiting to make agriculture risk coverage, price loss coverage decisions The sign-up period for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program decision under the 2018 Farm Bill has started and will run until March 15, 2020, though Andrew Swenson, NDSU Extension farm management specialist, advises producers to wait. “Producers have the opportunity to get more clarity on prices and yields by waiting,” Swenson says. Producers have the option of selecting either PLC or ARC-County on a crop-by-crop basis within each Farm Service Agency (FSA) farm unit, whereas the ARC-Individual program option includes total crop base acres of the enrolled farms. The program election decision is for both the 2019 and 2020 crop years. To determine payments for the 2019 crop year, both safety net options use 2019 national marketing year average prices (MYA), but the ARC-County program also uses 2019 county average yields. The 2019 marketing year period varies by crop. The period for wheat, barley and oats is June 1, 2019, through May 31, 2020. For canola, flax, field peas and lentils the period is July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020. For soybeans, corn and sunflowers the period is Sept. 1, 2019, through Aug. 31, 2020. The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides an update on the projected MYA prices each month based on sales up to that point. With each month the price projection becomes more accurate.
“Yields are more difficult to project,” Swenson says. “The primary source of ARC-County yields, starting in 2019, will be from the Risk Management Agency (RMA) instead of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).” There are no estimates by RMA of county yields, and the yields used by the FSA for the ARC-County program are not published until payments are announced. NASS county yield survey results for the 2019 crop of wheat, barley and oats are available in the middle of December whereas corn, soybeans and sunflowers yields will be published towards the end of February 2020. These should help indicate the level of yields, Swenson adds. Also, since the ARC/PLC signup period is after harvest, producers will have an idea of yields in the county. Producers contemplating the ARC-Individual option have an information advantage. ARC-Individual payments are determined by farm level yields, therefore producers should be able to determine 2019 crop year payments, if any, under the ARC-Individual program well before the signup decision deadline. “Currently, PLC looks like the best option for nearly all commodities covered by the ARC/PLC program due to the drop in commodity prices in recent years,” Swenson advises. “Because time is in your favor; take advantage of it to make a more informed decision.”
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The PFEIFER FAMILY offer for sale the following described properties: Parcel 1: NW¼-24-160-62 Parcel 2: SW¼-13-160-62 Bid Procedure: WRITTEN BIDS will be received at the law office of Nicholas B. Hall, Hall Currie Lawyers, Ltd., 710 Hill Avenue - P.O. Box 610, Grafton, ND 58237, on or before 12:00 p.m., on Friday, October 18, 2019. Please mark your envelope "BID FOR PFEIFER LAND" and include the parcel number, OR Email your bid to hallcurrielaw@hallcurrie.com. Bids should be in the total amount and not per acre. Bids will be opened at that time and the top five bidders for each parcel will be invited to participate in ORAL BIDDING on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK, 816 3rd Street, Langdon, ND 58249. The right is reserved to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids. Terms: 10% of the purchase price will be due upon acceptance of a bid, and the balance due within thirty (30) days. Interested parties are authorized to contact FSA for information. For maps, bid packets and further information contact: Nicholas B. Hall, Attorney at Law 710 Hill Avenue – P.O. Box 610 Grafton, ND 58237 P: (701) 352-2810 F: (701) 352-1550 • Email: nhall@hallcurrie.com or stacy@hallcurrie.com
LAND FOR RENT HURON TOWNSHIP, CAVALIER COUNTY The following described property is being offered for rent on a three (3) year cash rent contract: TRACT #1: DESCRIPTION: East Half (E1/2,), Section Ten (10); and Northeast Quarter (NE1/4), Section Fifteen (15); All in Township One Hundred Sixty-one North (161N), Range Sixty-three West (63W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota. TILLABLE ACRES – 469.27 CROP BASE ACREAGE PLC YIELD Wheat 219.73 57 Com 24.10 86 Barley 29.42 88 Canola 193.76 2085 Total Base Acres 467.01 TRACT #2: DESCRIPTION: East Half ofthe Northwest Quarter (E1/2NW1/4), Southwest Quarter (SW1/4), and West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2SE1/4), All in Section Thirteen (13), Township One Hundred Sixty-one North (l61N), Range Sixty-three West (63W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota. TILLABLE ACRES – 308.18 PLC YIELD CROP BASE ACREAGE Wheat 144.30 57 Com 15.82 86 Barley 19.32 88 Canola 127.25 2085 Total Base Acres 306.69 Use of the buildings on either tract will be included in the lease. Property to be received will be in an untilled condition. Cash rents to be payable February 15, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Renter to take possession after the 2019 crop has been removed. A packet with additional information, including a draft of a proposed lease, is available from Scott Stewart, 306 9th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249, telephone #(701) 256-2851. Please submit a separate bid for each tract on a per acre basis to Scott Stewart, P.O. Box 151, 306 - 9th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249-0151 on or before October 11, 2019 at 12:00 P.M. NO ORAL BIDDING
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Pre-harvest Sprouting of wheat Photo: www.flickr.com Low falling numbers (FN) is a concern in some areas of North Dakota, particularly in areas where harvest has been delayed by excessive moisture. The falling numbers test is used by the grain industry to determine potential or possible sprout damage in cereal grains. This test gives an indication of the level of alpha-amylase (starch degrading) enzyme activity in a sample of grain or flour. The wheat industry typically considers grain with FN values over 300 seconds to be sound, while grain with values below 300 seconds are often discounted. As a result, domestic and international customers set a minimum FN value in their contract specifications. Low FN number values are possible even if there are no visible signs of germi-
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nation, yet alpha amylase enzymes levels are elevated. Grain with low FN is discounted because of its reduced value to the baking industry. Flour made from grain with low FN has low water absorption, reduced mixing strength and forms a sticky dough. Bread made from flour with low FN can result in lower loaf volume, crust strength and crumb texture, and creates loaves that may collapse or produce holes in the middle. Durum products made with semolina from grain with low FN has reduced shelf life, are less firm when cooked, can result in greater cooking losses, and may even increase breakage in packages. There are two primary causes of low FN. The first and most common is due to pre-harvest sprouting. Preharvest sprouting (PHS) of kernels in the spike does not occur until they have fully matured and undergone a period of “ripening”, after which repeated rains and prolonged periods of dew can initiate germination. Often the kernel only initiates the first step in the germination process before the kernel then dries and is returned to a dormant state so no visible sprouting can be observed. This first step includes the synthesis of alpha amylase enzymes that degrade the starch in the kernel to produce compounds essential for metabolic activities needed for germination and seedling growth. Varieties differ in their propensity to “sprout” when conditions are favorable for sprouting prior to harvest. Most of the commonly grown spring wheat varieties have relatively good sprout tolerance. The second potential cause for low FN is called late maturity alpha amylase (LMA). LMA occurs when elevated levels of alpha amylase are produced during kernel development. The literature suggests that LMA can be induced by either a
heat or cold shock (most likely type of shock the crop may have experienced this year) during a key kernel developmental stage. I know of at least one report this year where a grower was surprised to learn that his grain had a lower than normal FN even though the grain had been harvested prior to any post-maturity rain events. In my opinion, this is a classic example of LMA. In the literature there are reports of genetic differences in the propensity of varieties to develop LMA, but as far as I know, this has not been documented in spring wheat varieties adapted to North Dakota (i.e. we do not know if some varieties are more susceptible to LMA than others). I have had several questions about whether a pre-harvest application of glyphosate might affect PHS or influence the FN test, particularly since glyphosate is known to affect the germination of seeds when plants are treated prior to reaching harvest maturity. Though the literature is somewhat limited on this question, it appears that glyphosate when applied for preharvest weed control at the labeled time and rate has no effect on FNs, positive or negative. Discounts for low FN numbers can be significant. Nevertheless, blending grain with low FN with sound grain can be risky because the relationship is not linear but rather exponential, and it is difficult to predict what the FN of the blended grain might be. As a hypothetical example, mixing grain with a FN of 350 sec with grain with a FN of 250 sec will not result in grain with a falling number of 300 sec. Potentially it might be 270 sec, resulting in the entire mixture being subject to discounts. (Source: Joel Ransom, NDSU Extension Agronomist, Small Grains and Corn)
old cows. A March-calving cow with a body condition score of less than 4 at weaning will have to gain approximately 1.5 pounds per day to achieve a recommended condition score of 5 at calving. Reducing the need for nutrients required for lactation is the most efficient way to put condition back on cows, the specialists say. Bulls also need to be evaluated in the fall for foot, leg and penile injuries, and BCS, Hoppe says. Mature bulls should have minimal weight loss during the breeding season, while yearling bulls will lose some weight during the breeding season and would benefit from improved nutrition when removed from the breeding herd. Another key component of fall herd management is an assessment of the risk of certain diseases, and the efficacy and safety of specific products such as vaccines. “The preweaning vaccination protocol provides an ideal opportunity to follow up on springtime vaccinations and enhance the immune response to respiratory pathogens,” says Gerald Stokka, Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist. Respiratory disease is one of the primary risks to weaned calves. The bovine respiratory disease complex (BRDC) is associated with the stress of weaning, diet change, transportation or movement to new surroundings, and often the commingling of different pasture groups on the same ranch. Enhancing the calves’ immunity to specific potential pathogens can decrease the risk of BRDC. Sorting and vaccinating calves while they still are nursing their dams reduces the stress of calf processing. The infection risk is related to several viral and bacterial pathogens. Depending on a veterinarian’s assessment of the risk to the herd, calves may need booster doses at weaning or they simply may be separated from their dams without additional vaccinations. Modified live virus vaccines (MLV), often called five-way viral vaccines, that are labeled for use on nursing calves can provide excellent protection when properly handled and administered according to label instructions, Stokka says. Mannheimia haemolytica infections often are implicated in pre- and post-weaning respiratory disease cases, and vaccines against this
pathogen commonly will be included, very often in combination with the MLV virus vaccines. In specific herds, other bacterial vaccines may be necessary, depending on herd history and risk. “It is important to remember that killed/inactivated vaccines will usually require a booster dose to achieve an adequate level of protection,” Stokka says. “Consult your veterinarian about specific products related to viral and bacterial vaccines.” Other health risks to calves include: • Clostridial diseases, commonly called “blackleg” - The risk of this infection is difficult to assess; however, the organism that causes these diseases lives in the soil and can cause severe illness and death in susceptible animals. A second vaccine dose administered at this time will enhance protection against this family of pathogens. • Internal parasites if cattle are on grass - Calves with internal parasites will have reduced feed/forage intake, resulting in reduced weaning weights. Internal parasites also can have a negative impact on the calves’ ability to respond to vaccination. If dewormer products are used at preweaning, calves should be moved to clean pastures to avoid re-infection. • External parasites such as horn and face flies - These populations have decreased dramatically and treatment for them no longer is necessary. Treatment for biting and sucking lice is not recommended at this time. The feeding activity of lice will increase with colder weather, so hold off on treatments until signs of lice appear. Stokka also recommends commingling calves from different pastures prior to weaning if possible. This may seem unnecessary; however, calves at this stage are much like preschool children, he says. Allow calves to share their bugs and develop a social order while still nursing their dams. This can greatly reduce the risk of postweaning respiratory diseases. “Preweaning vaccination events, while stressful, can minimize pathogen stress that is normally associated with commingling of different pastures, separation from the dam and changes in diet that occur with weaning,” Stokka adds. “Work to ensure that all animal-handling events are conducted in a calm, low-stress manner to the extent possible.”
NDSU Extension offers fall cattle checklist
Fall is the time when beef cattle producers make many management and labor decisions, including repairing cattle working facilities, moving cattle to fall grazing, assessing crop residue opportunities and wondering if winter feed supplies will be sufficient. Producers have other issues they should consider this time of year as well, according to North Dakota State University Extension livestock specialists. “Scheduling pregnancy checks for cows nursing calves provides a good opportunity to identify cows for market and to vaccinate calves preweaning,” says Karl Hoppe, Extension livestock systems specialist at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center. “Pregnancy checking heifers provides the opportunity to market open females directly off pasture. If pregnancy rates are lower than expected, it is important to evaluate parameters such as the bull-tocow ratio, vaccination program and length of the breeding season. “It is also important to factor in the age of open cows,” Hoppe adds. “If most of the open cows are young, there could be a nutritional issue affecting pregnancy rates.” Assessing body condition score (BCS) in cows nursing calves also is a good management practice this time of year. “Although rainfall and forage production were abundant in many areas of the state, declines in forage quality as plants mature can result in condition losses,” says Janna Block, Extension livestock systems specialist at NDSU’s Hettinger Research Extension Center. “It is important to remember that for spring-calving herds, the cow is not only providing for the calf at her side, but also entering the second trimester of gestation with next year’s calf. “Although nutrient requirements for the fetus at this time are low, critical developmental events such as muscle fiber and organ development are occurring,” Block notes. “Research indicates that severe nutrient deficiencies during this period could impact offspring birth and weaning weights, feedlot performance and even carcass quality.” If cows are thin now, producers should consider weaning calves, particularly from first-calf heifers or
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Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce President Morgan Zeis presented Jennifer Busse with a plaque to show appreciation for the years she served on the chamber board. Photos by Lori Peterson.
First Health Care Center receives award at National Rural Health Association Conference
First Care Health Center in Park River received the Best Practice Award in the category of patient satisfaction at the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) Rural Health Clinics and Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, September 20. Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier also received a Best Practice Award in the category of quality. Four North Dakota hospitals including Linton Hospital, Wishek Community Hospital, Towner County Medical Center in Cando, and CHI St. Alexius Health in Carrington received Top 20 recognition. The determining factors for the top 20 CAHs are based on indicators of strength, including quality of care provided, patient outcomes, and financial stability as determined by iVantage Health Analytics. The NRHA is a national nonprofit organization with more than
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I looked at the stapled thick packet of instructions on my first day as a member of the NDSU Gold Star Marching Band. I was a teenager at the time. I studied the multiple pages of maps of the football field with compass directions and arrows. I was an “x” on the map on some yard line. What had I signed up for, anyway? I was supposed to find my spot and be ready to play as we marched to the drum cadence. Then I was to move according to the maps on the next pages. I needed to memorize my music and the “movement playbook” that varied for each song. The maps could have been written in Egyptian hieroglyphics. I had no clue what all these symbols meant. I hadn’t paid much attention to the markings on football fields at that point in my life. I was supposed to play my flute, move my feet in unison with everyone around me and navigate around the field in time to the music. I also needed to breathe now and then. After that first day, I was ready to quit. I was worried about being the point on the trademark star formation. Would I accidentally turn and march in the opposite direction of everyone else? How embarrassing would that be? Trust me: No one in my family asks me for navigational instructions. I talked to the band director after rehearsal. I told him I didn’t think I could do this. He chuckled, and he didn’t let me quit. “Give it a couple days, Julie,” he advised me. I became much more persistent and learned from the experienced marchers around me. I played in the band for three years, and quite soon, navigating the field was old hat to me and I was training in the “newbies” the next year. We played in the rain, sleet and snow on the old outdoor field.
Through the years, the band director teased me about nearly quitting band after the first day, even after I graduated. Whether you are lounging on your sofa, sitting in the stands or marching in a band, football season brings lots of excitement. We all have favorite game day snacks. Can you think of some popular items to enjoy during games? You might like chili, pizza, meatballs, chips and salsa, spinach and artichoke dip, wings, quesadillas or a wide variety of snacks. Here are some ideas on ways to make tailgating a little easier on the waistline: • If you like chili made with beef, choose lean or extra-lean ground beef. For a change of pace, try making “white chili” with chicken or turkey breast and various white beans. • If pizza is your go-to game-day food, load up pizza with fresh vegetables, use low-fat cheese and try a whole-grain thin crust. Use turkey pepperoni instead of regular, and add an extra kick with some crushed red pepper. • How about some meatballs? To trim fat and calories, choose a leaner cut of meat, such as extra-lean ground beef. Drain excess fat before adding sauce, then serve with fatfree barbecue sauce or a marinara sauce. • Hungry for chips and salsa? Try using baked tortilla chips for dipping instead of regular chips. Compare sodium levels of your favorite brands of chips. • Do you like spinach and artichoke dip? Avocados are high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. They also contain vitamin E, a disease-fighting antioxidant. Spinach is an excellent source of eye-healthy pigments, plus many vitamins and minerals. To slim down your dip recipe, use light or fat-free sour cream or mayonnaise. Try using
whole-grain bread for dipping. • Do your guests expect your famous homemade wings or chicken nuggets when they visit on game day? Try using a slow cooker or the oven in place of deep-fat frying to prepare wings. Make homemade baked chicken nuggets instead of wings. • If quesadillas are your go-to game-day food, try using low-fat cheese or less regular cheese. Use grilled chicken breasts and load the quesadillas with veggies. Serve them with chunky salsa. See https://tinyurl.com/NDSUGameDaySnacks to view “Your Game Plan: Healthful Snacking for Sports Fans.” It includes several recipes mentioned in this column. I like all kinds of chili on the cooler days of fall, so here’s a tasty chili recipe to enjoy. White Chicken Chili 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies 2 (16-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, cooked (may substitute soaked, cooked dry beans) 3 tsp. ground cumin 3 c. cooked chicken or turkey, diced 2 (14-ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 c. Monterey Jack cheese or other cheese of choice Cheese, chips, sour cream and salsa (optional) Combine 3 cups of broth, onion, chilies, beans and cumin. Simmer for an hour. Add 1 to 1 1/2 cups cheese and chicken. Cook until chili is thick and add additional broth as needed. Top with shredded cheese, nacho chips, sour cream and salsa if desired. Makes 12 servings. Each serving has 220 calories, 6 grams (g) fat, 25 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber and 410 milligrams sodium.
Prairie Doc® Perspectives: Historical trauma and cultural healing did not go to war, white hatred of all Indians grew like a prairie fire. Within a year, a $25 bounty was paid for the scalp of any Dakota By Richard P. Holm, Indian found free within the state. MD Lives were lost on both sides of that Starting in 1805 through 1858 the war, but the Dakota Oyate (Oyate Dakota Indian people living in Min- means people) lost their lands and nesota were, by U.S. government their culture. Pride and family tratreaties, gradually cut out of their ditions were severely compromised traditional hunting areas. In 1861, affecting many generations to come. First introduced by mental health crops failed, winter was severe, meager federal payments were late expert Maria Yellow Horse Brave and Dakota children were starv- Heart, Historical Trauma Response ing. By August of 1862, desperation is a societal diagnosis now used by moved some of the Dakota Indians psychologists and historians. It reto attack white homestead farmers fers to the cumulative, transgeneraand families and the state militia re- tional, traumatic experience which causes long-lasting injury to comsponded. War was on. After six weeks of fighting the munities, cultures and descendants, Dakota warriors surrendered and like that of the American Indian. 303 men were sentenced to death Another example of HTR is the Afby hanging. President Abraham rican American slave experience. Experts state that HTR may Lincoln commuted many but left 38 Dakota men to hang in Mankato, cause smoldering animosity beMinnesota just after Christmas 1862. tween groups as well as poverty, Those commuted were shipped to alcohol abuse, violence, depression prison in Iowa where more than and suicide behaviors. How can a third died as conditions were so this be treated without compromising a culture’s traditions? Do ancespoor. Although many Indian people tors of immigrant Europeans have a societal responsibility to right a
PCMH receives award at National Rural Health Association Conference
Pembina County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) in Cavalier received the Best Practice Award in the category of quality at the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) Rural Health Clinics and Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, September 20. First Care Health Center in Park River also received the Best Practice Award in the category of patient satisfaction. Four North Dakota hospitals including Linton Hospital, Wishek Community Hospital, Towner County Medical Center in Cando, and CHI St. Alexius Health in Carrington received Top 20 recognition. The determining factors for the top 20 CAHs are based on indicators of strength, including quality of care provided, patient outcomes, and financial stability as determined by iVantage Health Analytics. The NRHA is a national nonprofit organization with more than
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wrong? Does smoldering animosity block the path to healing? I believe prejudice hurts all of us. Hate poisons the well, even if it is “inherited hate” that came from more than 200 years of conflict and violence. It is time for European descendants to free ourselves from the bonds of historical bigotry and better understand the perspective of the Indian people. It is time for people of all races to stop hating and find ways for cultural healing through spiritual kindness to each other. Lakota leader and mystic Black Elk said, “The bison were the gift of a good spirit . . . and from the same good spirit we must find another strength.” Richard P. Holm, MD is founder of The Prairie Doc® and author of “Life’s Final Season, A Guide for Aging and Dying with Grace” available on Amazon. For free and easy access to the entire Prairie Doc® library, visit www. prairiedoc.org and follow Prairie Doc® on Facebook, featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show streamed most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.
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The following article comes from Paul Bonaime of Neche who has been a member of the Brush Bunch since 2015. Paul is a veteran and takes part in all their art shows. I wish you could see his painting in all its glory as I am sure a lot will be lost in printing in black and white. In Paul‘s words - his report. Thanks, Paul. “I‘ve had success at the VA‘s Creative Art Festivals in Fargo for the last three years. I won best oil painting in 2017, best acrylic in 2018, and the “Best of Show“ in February of this year. Winning the ‚best of‘ the other 63 entries qualified me to be entered in the National Veteran Administration Art Show in Battle Creek, Michigan, in late October. That winning painting is in my workshop awaiting the trip to Michigan. I got photographic copies for fellow veterans that wanted a copy. Those three are hanging in Mesa, Ariz., Pahrump, Nev., and in Grand Forks. In my winning painting I‘m attempting to show two 105 mm artillery guns in the heat of battle. Above are illumination round, which are shot from mortars and fall slowly because they are suspended from small parachutes. The color, as I remember, was bluish-purplish in color.“ Once again, thanks, Paul for a fine article, and congratulations on your winnings. Good Luck in Michigan! One more: proofreading is a dying art, “Something went wrong in Jet crash expert says.“ (Really) Enjoy the fall colors and God Bless! by Leo Beauchamp
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North Dakota statewide cancer registry recognized for contributions to NAACCR The North Dakota Statewide Cancer Registry (NDSCR), managed by the Department of Pathology at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS), has once again received Gold Certification from the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR). This marks the seventh consecutive year that the NDSCR has received gold-level certification. “The evaluation of central cancer registry incidence data recognizes population-based cancer registries that have achieved excellence in the areas of completeness of case determination, data quality, and timeliness,” noted UND Department of Pathology Chair Mary Ann Sens, M.D., Ph.D. “Achieving this level for seven years straight is a testament to the exceptional team we have in place in North Dakota doing this vital work.” Over the past two years, the
NDSCR has participated in large cancer epidemiology projects coordinated by the NAACCR. One of the projects was to build a Virtual Pooled Registry Cancer Linkage System (VPR-CLS). The VPRCLS is a new, secure online system where researchers in the state can link their cancer study cohort/data file with registries around the U.S. using a standard linkage process and software. The VPR-CLS also streamlines the process by which North Dakota’s cancer researchers apply for Institutional Review Board approval for their proposed studies. In addition to the registry’s Gold Certification, Yun (Lucy) Zheng, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Pathology, received recognition for her contribution as an NAACCR Committee Member in 2018-2019, specifically in appreciation for her work on developing
Cavalier County Weed Board will be accepting LINER PACKAGE bids for the following property: Cavalier County Weed Board Building located at 124 3rd Street Langdon, ND 58249. The Liner Package will be a set package. You must contact the Cavalier County Weed Board for the MATERIAL LIST. “Labor must be included on all bids”. For further information, contact the Cavalier County Weed Board – 901 3rd Street, Langdon or
Sealed bids can be submitted to the Cavalier County Weed Board – 901 3rd Street – Suite 16, Langdon, ND 58249 by October 11th, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. The bids will be opened by the Cavalier County Weed Board at a meeting to follow the deadline. Interested bidders can be present. Cavalier County has the right to reject any or all bids. Cavalier County Weed Board S9,16,23,30,O7 _______________________________
Advertisement for Bids NOTICE OF BID call (701) 370-8927.
Notice of sale NOTICE OF SALE
Cavalier County will sell the following property as is: 2018 Mahindra Retriever 1000 Gas Flexhauler – VIN: A7MS5F2G5JB007597 (159 miles) For further information or to see this vehicle, contact the Cavalier County Weed Board – 901 3rd Street, Langdon or call (701) 370-8927. Sealed bids can be submitted to the Cavalier County Weed Board – 901 3rd Street – Suite 16, Langdon, ND 58249 by October 11, 2019, at
4:00 p.m. The bids will be opened by the Cavalier County Weed Board at a meeting to follow the deadline. Interested bidders can be present to raise their bids, should they desire. Cavalier County has the right to reject any or all bids. Cavalier County gives no implied warranties. The property is sold “AS IS” and “WITH ALL FAULTS”. Cavalier County Weed Board S9,16,23,30,O7 _______________________________
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the VPR-CLS. “It’s definitely an honor and a surprise to be awarded by the NAACCR,” Zheng said. “We take this role very seriously at UND and are happy that our efforts are being recognized nationally.” Dr. Zheng and her team members—Xudong Zhou, M.D., assistant professor of pathology, and Cristina Oancea, Ph.D., assistant professor of public health—recently attended the National Cancer Registrars Association annual meeting in Denver, Colo. Dr. Zheng also participated in an award ceremony at the NAACCR Annual Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, in June. The group has achieved “Registry of Excellence” recognition from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Program of Cancer Registries for the past six years for their achievement in meeting their standards for data
completeness and quality. Of the 50 cancer registries supported by the CDC, the NDSCR is one of only 18 that achieved this designation for the most recent data submission, indicating the high-quality data available for cancer prevention and control activities at the local, regional, and national levels. Meeting these standards allows the NDSCR’s data to be included in the United States Cancer Statistics report. The NDSCR is funded by the CDC/NPCR and brings in $449,000 each year on a grant awarded to Dr. Sens. Its primary goal is to collect information about new cancer cases, cancer treatment, and cancer deaths in North Dakota. Data is reported to the CDC and NAACCR, and is used to monitor cancer trends, promote research, increase survival, inform program development and interventions, guide policy planning, and respond to cancer concerns.
In North Dakota, falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for people 60 years and older. In 2018, 80 seniors living in North Dakota died from a fall. The chances of falling and being seriously injured in a fall increase with age. “Falls are not a normal part of aging. We encourage seniors and their families to take proactive steps to prevent falls,” said Mandy Slag, Injury Prevention Program Director for the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDOH). “Falls are often due to hazards that are easy to overlook and quick to fix.” The NDDoH recommends these tips to prevent falls: • Get some exercise: Lack of exercise can lead to weak legs, which increases the chance of falling. Programs like Tai Chi and Stepping On can increase strength and improve balance making falls less likely for aging adults. • Be mindful of medications: Certain medicines, or combinations of medicines, can have side effects such as dizziness or drowsiness
which can make falls more likely. Having a doctor or pharmacist review all your medications can help reduce the chance of side effects and drug interactions. • Keep your vision sharp: Poor vision can make it harder to move around safely. To ensure you are seeing clearly, have your eyes checked every year and wear glasses or contact lenses with the right prescription strength. • Eliminate hazards at home: A home safety check list is available from the NDDoH and can help you identify fall hazards such as clutter, rugs and poor lighting. • Register for a falls prevention class: There are many communities in North Dakota offering classes like Stepping On that build strength, improve balance and educate seniors on potential hazards. For more information about the Stepping On falls prevention workshops for people 60 years and older, visit http://ndhealth.gov/injury/ SteppingOn.htm.
Preventing falls starts with you
Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting Monday, September 23, 2019 - 6 p.m. Members present: Jerry Nowatzki, Marty Tetrault, Lawrence Henry, and Cody Schlittenhard. Also present Judy Lill, Jason Busse, Jeff Hiller, Tom Beauchamp, Shanda Christianson – KNDK, Holly Lyons – Park Board and RoxAnne Hoffarth. J. Nowatzki called the meeting to order and led everyone into the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes from regular meeting on September 09, 2019; M. Tetrault seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Additions to Agenda: Airport ditch Correspondence: Department Reports: Street – J. Hiller reported they have finishing up the dura patching, been mowing and working on alleys. Also been doing some painting and marking drains for winter. Water – J. Busse reported Witzel’s have started putting rock around lagoon. Sanitation – T. Beauchamp stated he has been working with Department of Health for the disposal of the Johnny’s Angel building. Activity Center – J. Lill reported
they have volleyball practice and basketball games going on. Also, Eric Roder was able to get the drain open at the A/C. Fire – No Report Police – No report. Auditor Report – R. Hoffarth gave report of the utility funds that will need to be increased to cover expenses. These funds are the street light and the mosquito/street fund. After discussion these amounts were tabled until next meeting. We had the sidewalk project completion meeting today. This being a $100,000 CDBG grant project; in the end costing the City a total of $11,484 which was 10% plus additional repairs at the A/C. Unfinished Business: Moore Engineering- A. Aakre reported. Water Supply Improvements – Pump House & Connection to Rural Water – RD Project Lime Sludge Pond Project update/status: (Witzel Construction) • Prepared the change order for Witzel to add gravel to the access road Phase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) • Punchlist updates: Knife River planning to do the asphalt work at the same time as
Phase 2 paving All Finish concrete curb – still working on the schedule for repairs Pond rip rap - Witzel is working on this item • Assessment proceedings – need to go through the steps, but not actually file the assessments We’re trying to resolve a few remaining parcel/sewer account items prior to the assessment proceedings. Need to identify the assessment commission Phase 2 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Spruce Valley) • Underground construction is ongoing on 5th Street • Targeting asphalt paving for the last week of September 30 – we are requesting an updated schedule from the Contractor • Discussion on additional tree removal on 8th Street Constrictor is not interested in tree removal if the sidewalk is not also going to be removed. The previously quoted $550 per tree was under the impression that the sidewalk was not be salvaged. And the Contractor would need a local location to dispose of the trees. Other Items – • Will setup future meeting to go through priority areas and potential
street improvements for another phase of infrastructure improvements Keck Property – The Keck’s have not been to town to follow up on this issue – no report Police Contract – Has been signed Airport Ditch – Tetrault reported that there are some concerns about the drain by the airport. It was discussed to change out the culvert. Tabled until next meeting. New Business: Housing Incentive – Gustafson – C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve the Gustafson housing incentive; L. Henry seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Building Permit – #5009 Darin Kaercher, #5011 Gerald Wilhelmi, #5012 Brandon Smith, #5013 Kathleen Finnson, #5014 Tonia Hanneson, #5015 Chuck Downs, #5016 Thomas Miller, #5017 Linda Heck. C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve all permits; L. Henry seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. CHOICE FINANCIAL- DEBIT CARD____________________ 109.62 PAYROLL & LIAB_______36,822.17 SPRUCE VALLEY CORPORATION_ ______________________532,743.99 THOMPSON'S DL GLASS & PAINT_________________ 10,537.00
ND APWA_________________ 70.00 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE______ __________________________ 80.00 FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK___________________3,019.21 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516____________________ 432.40 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL_______ _________________________ 143.33 LEXISNEXIS MATTHEW BENDER_ _________________________ 288.61 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES_ _________________________ 217.63 NCPC NORTH CENTRAL PLANNING COUNC___________ 3,333.34 RoxAnne Hoffarth____ 445.08 SAMSON ELECTRIC______ 164.49 THE RETROFIT COMPANIES_____ _________________________ 805.30 VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC._____________________ 644.81 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE__ _________________________ 305.85 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER_ _______________________17,691.49 Review and Approval of Bills: C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve all bills; L. Henry seconded the motion, all voted in favor. Adjourn: With no other business M. Tetrault moved to adjourn the meeting. Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor S30 _______________________________
September 3, 2019 On September 3, 2019, 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 David Zeis called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Zeis asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried. Nick Moser discussed progress on the Road Foreman job description. It was decided that it would be put on the agenda for the next meeting for possible approval and discuss the plan for offering the position internally to the current roadmen. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, met with the commissioners and reviewed the status of the current road projects. Gravel budgets were also reviewed. Consensus was to have KLJ apply for funding through the SRF program for a six-mile gravel project on County 55 near Frost Fire. Later in the meeting Johnston updated the commission regarding the cost of the Base 1 product used in Ramsey County. Johnston also touched on
his progress on the minor structure inventory. Scott Stewart, State’s Attorney, met with the commissioners to discuss the updated Ambulance Shed Lease Agreement with Cavalier County Memorial Hospital. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the lease after the duration of the lease was changed to 25 years, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Stewart also reviewed a Resolution Adopting Forfeiture Policy with the commissioners, which directs that the proceeds from criminal forfeited assets can be used for the investigation and case work of drug-related criminal offenses, other criminal justice matters and any other use allowed by law. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the Resolution, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. The requirement for bids on the siding for the Social Service building was discussed with Scott Stewart, and it was confirmed that bids were not required, based on the amount of the improvement. Tom Borgen visited with the commissioners regarding a few topics of interest. Clarification was given on a couple items. Stanley Dick discussed the Social Services zone working group’s recommendation for the name of the zone to be Northern Valley Human Service Zone; board members to be as follows: Cavalier
County: Stanley Dick, David Zeis, Amy Kram; Walsh County: Karen Anderson, Ann West; Pembina County: Manny Doyle, Debra Fraser; and Janne Myrdal as ND Senator; and Stanley Dick appointed as Interim Director until the position is filled. Nick Moser made a motion to approve these recommendations, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion, seconded by Nick Moser to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, SOCIAL SERVICES________ 682.76 R. SCOTT STEWART, STATE'S ATTORNEY__________________ 90.00 RADISSON HOTEL BISMARCK, TAX DIRECTOR___________ 169.20 JOSH PLUMMER, GENERAL_____ _________________________ 981.00 RICARD PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING, INC., GENERAL______ _________________________ 128.75 DOCU SHRED INC., GENERAL___ __________________________ 38.41 CRYSTAL BEGGS, GENERAL_____ _________________________ 406.00 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, CLERK/AUD/RECORD/FM________________________ 638.90 MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES, GENERAL/SHERIFF/R&B_______ _________________________ 276.24 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL, GENERAL/SHERIFF/F-M____
__________________________ 84.72 MATTHEW-BENDER & CO. INC., COMMISH/CLERK/ST ATTY/ SHERIFF_________________ 301.61 CARQUEST OF LANGDON, SHERIFF/F-M/R&B_______ 395.00 VERIZON WIRELESS, GENERAL/ F-M/R&B/WEED_________ 183.40 PAUL PODHRADSKY, SHERIFF__ __________________________ 38.31 GREGORY FETSCH, SHERIFF____ __________________________ 17.50 JOHN METZGER, SHERIFF_______ _________________________ 115.28 JODY M. GIRODAT, SHERIFF_____ __________________________ 17.50 LANGDON BLDG. CENTER, SHERIFF__________________ 10.68 HIGH POINT NETWORKS, SHERIFF_______________________ 175.00 KJS COMPUTER SERVICES, SHERIFF_______________________ 244.90 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC., SHERIFF___________ 3,400.00 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, SHERIFF____________ 244.23 US FOODS, INC., SHERIFF__ 51.54 KADRMAS, LEE, & JACKSON INC., FARM - MARKET__37,435.71 MIKKELSEN BROS. CONSTRUCTION, F-M/R&B________54,683.88 RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY, ROAD & BRIDGE________1,390.29 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER, ROAD & BRIDGE__________ 60.00 STEIN AUTO BODY, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE_______________1,594.18
TOM HARDY, VSO_________ 39.00 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, NDSU EXT.______________________ 64.80 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, WEED CONTROL________________ 960.70 BUD'S SERVICE PRODUCTS, WEED CONTROL__________ 57.21 MELODY KING, SOCIAL SERVICES________________________ 50.89 TURTLE MOUNTAIN STAR, SOCIAL SERVICES___________ 118.65 MELODY KING, SOCIAL SERVICES________________________ 70.61 THE CAVALIER CHRONICLE, SOCIAL SERVICES___________ 371.00 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, SOCIAL SERVICES___ 245.13 JOSH PLUMMER, SOCIAL SERVICES____________________ 520.00 At 3:20 p.m., Stanley Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried. Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota David Zeis – Chairman Nick Moser – Vice Chairman Greg Goodman Austin Lafrenz Stanley Dick Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor S30 _______________________________
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HELP WANTED
help wanted – Farmers Union C-Store is in need of a part-time C-store kitchen help needed, hours are flexible. Fill out application or contact Joe or Mary. ___________________________O8Tf
HELP WANTED – North Prairie Ag is looking for a Class A CDL operator. Duties include, but not limited to, transferring grain between locations, hauling to processors, and transporting fertilizer. Nothing over the road, all hauling will be local. We offer competitive wages, full health insurance, and a retirement package. Please call Josh in Nekoma at 949-2722 or email your resume to joshs@npacoop.com __________________S16,23,30,O7Bt
help wanted
HELP WANTED – A fabulous opportunity waits for you at the Langdon Eagles Club gaming area. We are seeking part-time weekend nights Blackjack/gaming employees. Must have good math skills, a positive attitude, friendly, reliable and also the ability to multi-task. Pleas pick up an application at the club and return to the attention of Vicki Kubat. _______________________S23,30Bt
HELP WANTED – Cavalier County Auditor's Office has an opening for part-time office help. Flexible schedule with average of 16-20 hours per week. General office duties requiring good organizational and communication skills. Pay dependent on experience; HELP WANTED – Home Care position is not benefit eligible. Aide: part-time position to come Applications and a detailed list of into a Langdon home to assist with requirements are available at the daily tasks (light cooking, cleaning, Cavalier County Auditor's Office, errands) with a 94 year old male. Cavalier County Courthouse, M-F for 2-3 hours a day; schedule 901 3rd Street, Langdon, North to be determined. Position could Dakota or on the County website at be share between two people. https://cavaliercounty.us/employCompensation to be determined. ment. Applications will be acceptPlease call Carol (509-630-0516) or per Housekeeping: FT/Days/One weekend Sign3,On 2019 Bonusat 4:00 edmonth, until $500 October Kathryn (952-715-2461) if interestPT/Flex, Evenings, 5:00pm-10:00pm p.m. Cavalier County is an Equal ed. Full/Part-time MTS16,23,30,O7B or MLT, on call Opportunity & weekends Employer. as needed ___________________ ________________________S23,30Bt rotating holidays (must have North Dakota License) HELP WANTED – Stein Autobody Help Full-time/Part-time RN Wanted – Full-time tanker is looking for shop help. Call 701- truck driver. Full benefits, health, Flex-Time RN/LPN/CNA 256-2286. 401K, vacation and sick pay. Home _____________________S23,30,O7Bt every night, must have current CDL HELP WANTED – Maple Manor and be able to get hazmat if you it. Mandatory drug testHousekeeping: FT/Days/One weekend per don’t month,have $500 Sign On Bonus Care Center is currently accepting is required. Apply at Farmers i n g a p pPart-time l i c a t i o n sActivities f o r F TAssistant, /PT evenings, Union Oil Langdon 701-256-5531. Housekeeping/Laundry position. every other weekend (must have ND CNA certification) 24-36 hours per week with weekend Or contact Joe at 701-370-2022. *CNA classes available upon offer of employment* __________________________S23Tf rotation. Health,are Dental and Vision Full-time LPN/RN insurance along with other great benefits. Applications are available Full-time/Part-time CNAs at 1116 9th Ave., Langdon or contact Part/Flex-time RN/LPN Roger at 256-2987 for more informa- FOR SALE – 2 Lots for sale. 1900 7th St. Langdon. tion. Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russellblock at 701-265-6329 for more information. Call 382_____________________S23,30,O7Bt 9376. _____________________________ Tf HELP WANTED – Columbia Grain- Walhalla is looking for a FOR SALE – 3 bedroom house in CDL licensed driver. This position Langdon $68,000 call 218-275-9312. is part/to full-time. Anyone inter- __________________ S30,O7,14,21Bt ested, call Matt at 701-549-3721 or stop in at the office for an application. 1920 Hwy 32 North Walhalla. reward – For the return of/or ________________________S23,30Bt information leading to recovery of HELP WANTED – Bread Pan stolen aluminum porch/patio post Bakery is looking for part-time & railing system. Williams brand Saturday help and full-time 5:30 new product, still packaged. Six & a.m.-1:30 p.m. help. Please contact eight foot sections, 36" posts, dark Bill or Marie for questions or to bronze color. No questions asked. Paul Liebersbach, Nekoma. 701apply. _______________________S30,O7Bt 949-2113. _______________________S30,O7Pd
Pembina County Memorial Hospital:
Wedgewood Manor:
FOR SALE
SIGN ON BONUS! $1,200 Full-Time CNAs, $5,000 Full-Time LPN/RN reward
LOAN OFFICER Cavalier, ND We are seeking a full-time Loan Officer to join our AgCountry team in the Cavalier, ND office. This position also has the potential for a Branch Manager position for the right candidate. You will work to build customer relationships and provide customer-focused financial solutions tailored to their specific customer needs. If you are a team player, have a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, finance or related field; possess strong analytical and communication skills; have knowledge of finance, economics, and agriculture; and are self-motivated.
Apply today!
Closing Date: October 9, 2019, 7p.m. CT For full details and to submit your resume, please visit our website at: www.agcountry.com/careers “We Bring More to Your Table” • EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability
Pembina County Memorial Hospital: 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, and assist with CNA training and testing. For complete job description and application please contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 or email: annr@cavalierhospital.com
Help Wanted FULL-TIME Registered Dental Hygienist
A fabulous opportunity awaits for you at Park River Dental! We are looking for a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist who embodies professionalism, a strong work ethic and the desire to achieve success in our established and growing practice! If working in a new building with state of the art technology is appealing, we need you! The position is currently for three – four days a week with the possibility to increase due to demand. Qualified candidates must have exceptional clinical skills, a passion for growth and development, and a commitment to excellence. As a registered dental hygienist with our team, you will need to have a current state license. Proficiency in XLDent is a plus but not a requirement. Compensation will be based on experience.
PART-TIME Registered Dental Hygienist
A fabulous opportunity awaits for you at Park River Dental! We are looking for a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist who embodies professionalism, a strong work ethic and the desire to achieve success in our established and growing practice! If working in a new building with state of the art technology is appealing, we need you! The position is currently for two – three days a week with the possibility to increase due to demand. Qualified candidates must have exceptional clinical skills, a passion for growth and development, and a commitment to excellence. As a registered dental hygienist with our team, you will need to have a current state license. Proficiency in XLDent is a plus but not a requirement. Compensation will be based on experience.
Applicants can send their resume to: Park River Dental, PO Box 662, Park River, ND 58270
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
For rent – The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District has for rent a 5.5 foot Truax Flex-II No-Till Drill. For more details, Contact the Cavalier County Soil Conservation District at 701-256-2484 ext. 3. ________S2,9,16,23,30,O7,14,21,28Bt FOR RENT – 2 bedroom home for rent. All appliances included. Near schools. Contact Lucille Phillips at 370-3214. _______________________ S23,30Pd
Cards of Thanks
Rose – The family of Edna Rose wants to express its deepest gratitude for all the love and support shown to her and her family. Edna loved Langdon and couldn’t imagine a better place to raise a family. The amazing staff at Wheatland Estates and Maple Manor made her later years so much richer. St. Alphonsus Church, Catholic Daughters, and Father Phil supported her deep and abiding faith. The caring professionals at Cavalier
County Hospital and Brooks Funeral Home were so kind. We especially want to thank Audrey Waslaski, Helen Rose, and Kathy Muhs for their tireless help. Anyone who knew Edna will remember her contagious smile, optimistic attitude, and unfailing willingness to help others. Her presence will be greatly missed, but her memory will live on in our hearts. The Edna Rose Family _______________________________
Help Wanted: CNA/Nurse Aide Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon, ND has an opening for a CNA/Nurse Aide position. 24 hours per week working nights & every 3rd weekend & rotating holidays. Night shift differential, competitive pay, and benefit eligible.
Applications can be found and downloaded under the Careers tab at cavaliercountyhospital.com Contact Jamie Nienhuis, CNO or Linda Benoit in HR at 701-256-6127
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Langdon, ND
Work with us! CHS is hiring for the following:
CDL Driver
Langdon/Milton Locations Apply online at chsinc.com
Pembina County Memorial Hospital: Housekeeping: FT, Days, One weekend per month, $500 Sign On Bonus PT/Flex, Evenings, 5pm-10pm Full/Part-time MT or MLT, on call & weekends as needed, rotating holidays (must have North Dakota License) Full-time/Part-time RN Flex-Time RN/LPN/CNA
We are seeking a part-time Customer Service Representative in our Langdon, ND office working approximately 16 hours per week year-round. In this role, you will present a professional, welcoming image to AgCountry customers and office visitors, develop and maintain strong customer relationships by providing quality front-line service, and establish and continue open communication with customers to enable identification of needs and expectations. If you have a high school degree, ability to communicate effectively, and experience with MS office programs
Apply today!
Closing Date: October 2, 2019, 7p.m. CT For full details and to submit your resume, please visit our website at: www.agcountry.com/careers “We Bring More to Your Table” • EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability
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
Wedgewood Manor:
Housekeeping: FT, Days, One weekend per month, $500 Sign On Bonus Part-time Activities Assistant evenings, every other weekend (must have ND CNA certification) *CNA classes are available upon offer of employment* Full-time LPN/RN Full-time/Part-time CNAs Part/Flex-time RN/LPN
SIGN ON BONUS!
$1,200 Full-Time CNAs, $5,000 Full-Time LPN/RN
Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for more information
Call 701-256-3930, Ask for Earl or stop in & pick up an application
ASSOCIATE CROP INSURANCE SPECIALIST Langdon, ND We are seeking a full-time Associate Crop Insurance Specialist to join our team in our Langdon, ND office. You will learn and develop a full understanding of all insurance products available from AgCountry, plus all related AgCountry eligibility regulations; acquire an understanding of the marketing and business plans; and begin the progression of working with loan officers to develop customer prospect lists, contacting prospects, and meeting new client sales goals. If you are a team player; have a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, finance or related field; entry level to two years of related experience; and excellent analytical and communication skills, apply today! Closing Date: October 3, 2019 • 7 p.m. CT For full details and to submit your resume, please visit our website at: www.agcountry.com/careers “We Bring More to Your Table” • EEO/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disability
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HELP WANTED ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: NDSCS has an opening for an Administrative Assistant at NDSCS Fargo. Will provide administrative support, customer service and first point of contact to students, employees, the public, and Business/ Industry customers, etc. This is a full-time, benefited, 12-month position. Screening begins immediately-applications accepted until filled. Compensation DOE plus excellent benefit package. EOE. Interested candidates must submit the on-line application. For more information go to: www.ndscs. edu/careers
CNA/NURSE AIDE position: 24 hours per week working nights and every 3rd weekend & rotating holidays. Night shift differential, competitive pay and benefit eligible. Download applications at www.cavaliercountyhospital.com or call 701-256-6127. HEATING PLANT OPERATOR: NDSCS is seeking a Heating Plant Operator. This position is a FT, 12 month, benefited position in Wahpeton. Will be rotating shifts during heating season. Will perform duties in the general operation and maintenance of boilers and associated equipment. Includes full benefits: Health/Life, Retirement, EAP, Leave, Tuition Waiver, Dependent Tuition Discount, etc. Screening begins immediately-applications accepted until filled. EOE. Interested candidates must complete the online application. For more information go to: www.ndscs.edu/hr/ 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-
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By Rita Maisel
Bazaar Season The weather and the calendar tell us this is the time of year when not just the Langdon community but across the nation used to turn to fall bazaars and craft shows. Really old local newspapers from the 1800s would describe the handwork offered at these events including the menu for a chicken dinner or a pancake supper or even a lutefisk feed. Fifty years ago, there were people who tried to get to them all! Some were my relatives, and some may have been yours. They arranged rides and planned ahead to get to the Lutheran Bible Camp (coming up this weekend), Olga Church Supper, meals at Munich, Wales, and Walhalla, the Methodist Ladies Bazaar with soup and sandwiches, plus fundraisers for a new ambulance, local nursing homes, new band uniforms, soup for the abuse center and dozens of fundraisers for people faced with emergency health needs. If the event was anywhere in your general community, you crossed all denominational lines and attended. Some of these events continue and possibly the prices have gone up and the expected profits higher. There were more than monetary benefits to the original events, although they did help build churches, hospitals, firehalls, maybe an ice arena, and help many needy causes. For one thing, they were an event which brought out a lot of people and made friends out of neighbors who had previously been strangers. They were also an outlet for ladies who enjoyed baking, making candy and pies, knitting, crocheting, quilting, and small crafts of many kinds. Men did woodworking of many
sorts. Wives painted the wood with rosemaling or other decorative designs. Both men and women painted in oils or acrylics, did ceramics and metal sculptures, created birdhouses and doll houses with tiny furniture and décor. In more recent times there was often a booth (or several) with doll clothes designed for Barbies, Cabbage Patch dolls, American Girl dolls, Raggedy Anne and Andy – whatever was popular at that moment. Edith Christie had learned to tat years before, but when Jackie Albrecht had her Needles Discovery shop, Edith learned a few tricks from Jackie. Edith had four groups she wanted to support with her craft: the church bazaar, the museum at Dresden, the Langdon Hospital and Maple Manor. When she completed an intricate tatted creation it went on her dining room table (under plastic) in one of those four piles. Should people wish to purchase a specific item before the fall events, the funds went into one of four envelopes on hand which she would bring to the annual fundraisers for those causes. Her craft was for fun and to do good with the money received. It was a good lesson for younger crafters. Being the Durum Capital, Langdon sales often featured wheat designs and wheat weaving. There are memories of Carol Hanson bringing her loom and showing how other weaving was done. I loved these shows for the ideas and the friends you could meet and might have gotten started with selling through working with silk flowers – a craft which allowed time to admiring the work of other crafters. Each sale you attended led to invitations to come to another site, so in good weather travel was often a large part of the events. People who saw the flowers tended to ask for corsages in specific colors and how long it would take me to make them. Their wedding was at four…….. Most only
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wanted small arrangements but sometimes there would be a special order for a bride’s bouquet which I soon learned was a major undertaking, and they should be directed to a professional florist. Making the items turned out to contribute to lifelong friendships. While I remember buying many bags of specially sized beads from the Geisen craft shop in Langdon as well as at McGiffins in Grand Forks, the pattern for the first Christmas bell might have been given to me with the suggestion to “make some for the bazaar”. Many people found designs that they thought were interesting and shared them hoping I would try it out. The rationale was that if I could do it, they would give it a try. There is a memory of playing around with the bell suggestion for small gifts over one Christmas season. The circle ladies decided they would make them. I was to bring the beads, needles, thread and patterns to a group meeting at Vera Hart’s home. It must have been spring since ladies attending included some snowbirds. Each lady counted out the required number of beads in the color of their bell, the tiny gold or pearl seed and oat beads and threaded a beading needle to start the project. Trial and error ensued. After a couple of hours some had the foundation row of their bell done and put the needles and remaining beads in sandwich bags to take home along with a copy of the pattern. The attempts at creating a small bell lost their enchantment when lunch was offered. Some brought the bags back to the next meeting, untouched. They had lost the pattern, forgotten what to do next, had used up all the beading thread or lost the needle…. The name of the game became “You finish this for me.” We sold a lot of bells at that bazaar with several ladies pointing out specific bells on the tree and telling customers this was one they had personally made.
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That might have been true, but after that year the ladies in charge tended to specify how many I was to bring for the sale. You may still have some in your Christmas decoration supplies. Another fun project involving many people became the sand dollar project. Helyne Weise had a sand-dollar picture on the wall of her living room at a winter meeting. On the back was a poem or story and everyone at that meeting loved this unique decoration. But where would we get sand dollars? Larry Wenzel wintered in Texas right near Padre Island, and soon a box of the shells arrived. Vera Hart knew that there were little doves in the sand dollars that needed to be removed, and everyone had a chance to try that operation. Ethyl Kaercher and Lola Schrader knew people who had scraps of lumber to make the frames. Vera Hart and her son, Jim, stained or varnished the frames. Vivian Goschke found felt and some velvet to make the backing. Lola worked at a hardware store and had her brothers come in and cut the glass needed to fit the frames. In other words, there was a job for everyone, and believe it or not every picture sold! Some may still be on a wall in your home today. For several years I grew to dislike those boxes of Fisher-Price blocks that, when opened, had mostly blocks with letters like “O, H, or X” in them because the ornaments I made using the blocks were in demand for grandchildren whose names started with “J, K, A, or P” – letters rarely found in the boxes for sale. Boxes of unusable letters ended up at the Day Care Center, who eventually refused them “because all the children are not Olsons” – referring to the abundance of “O” blocks. A note from a mother who had received a “D” block when her son, Damian, was a baby, recently mentioned he is now living and working in Austra-
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Passing the gavel The Cavalier County Social Services building is receiving another improvement. This time it is to the outside of the building, with new siding and a new roof. Photo by Lori Peterson.
FLU SHOT CLINICS
The flu season will soon be here and it’s time to think about getting your flu vaccination this fall. The Cavalier County Public Health Office has flu clinics scheduled on the following dates: October 1 – Wales at the Wales Hall from 9:30 – 10:30 October 1 – Langdon Senior Meals and Services from 11:00 – 12:30 October 2 - Alsen at the Elevator Office building from 8:30 – 9:30 October 2 – Milton Senior Citizens Center from 11:00 – 12:00 October 2 – Nekoma at the Pain Reliever from 1:30 – 2:30 October 4 – Munich Ambulance Center from 10:30 – 12:00 October 7 – Calvin at Farmers Union Oil Company from 8:15 – 9:15 October 7 – Osnabrock at the Fire Hall from 10:30 – 12:00 October 8 – Sarles at the Sarles Legion Hall from 9:30 – 10:30 October 8 – Hannah at the Hannah Café from 11:00 – 12:00 October 10 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 8:00 – 4:30 October 18 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 8:00-4:30 October 21 – Munich Ambulance Center from 9:00 – 10:00 October 28 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 8:00 – 4:30 November 7 - Cavalier County Public Health Office from 800 – 4:30 November 15 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 800 – 4:30 November 19 – Cavalier County Public Health Office from 8:00 – 4:30
For questions, call the public health office at 256-2402.
lia. When they had visited him at Christmas, he had his block on the tree. After years of making them, I had two designated blocks left: “E” for Ethan Kram and “C” for Claire Hiltner. Nowhere could I find an “A” for Autumn Howatt born about the same week as the other two – all new arrivals around bazaar time. The list of fun projects we worked on was long and varied. One year the snowbird ladies from both Arizona and Texas brought back the same petal pillow design – roughly a many-pointed star in bright colors. Recently searching for inspiration, that colorful pattern surfaced in some old pattern books. Studying the directions, which ended after Row 1 and Row 2, I realized that if you have a sample there had to be a few more rows before completion. The ladies I knew who made them are no longer here. Another popular book had some of the designs of the intricate “everything pineapple” era which kept two of my older cousins busy year after year making pineapple doilies, runners and tablecloths. For a change of pace, they had a pattern they called wheat and would tell stories of someone a generation further back who had mastered the Star of India. These wonders brought good prices at bazaars and auctions for the hospital foundation along with ripple afghans, vintage doll costumes and homemade pickles. Other years we made spice ropes, table centerpieces, butterfly refrigerator magnets, clever gift baskets, dishcloths and potholders and scarves limited to one skein of yarn. When people insisted on knowing the exact length of the scarves, the labeling had to change to exact inches wide and long, and the completed scarf often took a second skein. Whatever the projects they raised money for special causes and left us with good memories and long-time friends.
New Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce President Morgan Zeis presented a plaque and gavel to outgoing president Brittany Farris during the Chamber’s annual banquet Sept. 19 held at the Langdon Country Club. Photo by Lori Peterson.