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Volume 135 cavaliercountyextra.com Copyright © Langdon, North Dakota Monday, May 3, 2021 Number 18 In this issue: Internet safety and our kids By Linda Timian Many kids have a Facebook messaging. There is stalking on to add you as a friend. You can Republican Writer page to manage their sports Instagram, and it is common follow people, corporations, and school groups. People look- to see pornography stars fol- the President, or celebrities and Dakota Family Services host- ing to prey on kids will do “mass lowed on Instagram and Face- see what they are “tweeting.” ed “Community Chat: Internet adds” where they add as many book. Some people post to With every tweet, there can Safety for Kids” on Friday, April Facebook friends as they can, Instagram to project how they be thousands of comments or 23, 2021, from 12:15 p.m. to trying to get information and want to be seen, trying to attain subtweets in response. Twitter 1:00 p.m. The presentation was find who they can talk to and the right look or the right ap- is more anonymous, and bully- a brief overview of some of the message. Teach kids to only pearance, and it contributes to ing is very common. There are darker aspects of the internet add people they know as their a lot of insecurity in kids. While people who purposely bully and what parents can do about friends, and set their security males may see it as something and provoke, known as trolls, it. Therapists Lucas Mitzel and everywhere on social media. Christy Wilkie were the speak- OnlyFans is a subscription- ers and introduced by Randi based service for photos, vid- Streff, vice president and clinic eos, and livestream, and is fa- director of DFS. mous for pornography. It gets Mitzel likened the internet advertised on all the various to an iceberg, consisting of the social media platforms. surface web, deep web, and Omegle is a site that connects dark web. The surface web is for you randomly with strangers sites like Google, Facebook, and for texting and video chat- CNN. The deep web is where ting. It is advertised as a way to Read the latest from the the databases, medical records, meet people, but its front page and confidential information states that predators have been Langdon City live. The dark web is the scary known to use the site. It is not Commission on Page 3. place, where political protests, moderated at all. The first thing drug trafficking, human traf- settings so that their page can to strive for, females may see asked is your age, sex, and loca- Card of Thanks can be ficking, and pornography are only be seen by friends. There how they never measure up. As tion. It is typically guys looking found on Page 6. lurking. The deep web and dark are tutorials on YouTube that a result, pages have appeared for girls and almost immediate- web make up about 96% of can show you how to set privacy for eating disorders that actu- ly turns sexual. Find legislative updates the internet. Though kids usu- settings. Predators will look for ally perpetuate eating disorders Hoop is similar, like Tinder for from Representative ally do not go on the dark web, posts such as, “I am mad at my or pages for depression that kids. Branded as a way to meet Damschen and Senator there are helpful apps, such as parents” or “I feel so alone” and perpetuate depression. Some new friends in your area, it will Myrdal on Page 12. Bark, that you can install that target them. Predators will seek kids make a fake Instagram ac- connect you with a match, and will monitor what kids are typ- to engage children through count for show and then make a lot of your personal informa- Index ing and saying on the internet. Facebook dating, misrepresent- a separate account for just their tion gets transmitted to them. OPINION PAGE 4 While there are lots of posi- ing themselves so kids don’t friends where they post things If your kids don’t know how to YOUTH PAGE 5 tive things about the internet, know who they are talking to. they don’t want their parents to block them, a predator can con- CHURCH PAGE 6 every social media app and Instagram is the new Face- see. Parents need to know who tinue to see and harass them. COMMUNITY PAGE 7 website discussed has a dark book. Posts consist of pictures their kids are following, who Periscope by Twitter is be- SPORTS PAGE 8-9 side. Kids need instruction on and videos. If your account is they are logging in as, and who ing discontinued, but there are AG PAGE 10 how to stay safe on the internet, not set to private, anyone can they are online with. many similar platforms taking PROF DIR PAGE 11 just as they would need instruc- view it. The point of Instagram Twitter is a little different. You its place, such as meetme. It is a PN PAGE 12-14 tion on how to stay safe at the is to have followers, and peo- can follow someone on Twit- way to livestream yourself over CLASSIFIED PAGE 15 mall or how to safely use a fire- ple will try to engage others ter, and they don’t have to fol- arm for hunting. in their content through direct low you back; they don’t have cont. on page 2 Tick season is here; be prepared CBP Officers Seize Over $4.5 Million of By Linda Timian and tickborne diseases in your collar, under the front legs, be- Marijuana at Pembina Port of Entry Republican Writer area. tween the back legs, between U.S. Customs and Border munities safe. The teamwork After you come indoors check toes, and around the tail. Re- Protection (CBP) Office of Field involved in a seizure this large Tick season is upon us, bring- your clothing for ticks and re- move a tick right away if one is Operations officers at the Pem- was outstanding.” ing the dreaded pests into our move any you find. You can tum- found on your pet. bina Port of Entry targeted a Homeland Security Investi- outdoor activities. Ticks can be ble dry clothes in a dryer on high To remove a tick that has at- commercial shipment that had gations and Pembina County active whenever it is above freez- heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks. tached to the skin, use a fine- arrived in Pembina on April 23, Sheriff’s Department were con- ing with little to no snow cover If the clothes are damp, addi- tipped tweezers to grasp the tick 2021. CBP officers inspected tacted and responded to assist. and bring an increased risk of tional time may be needed. If the as close to the skin’s surface as the shipment manifested as CBP has the primary mission tickborne disease transmission clothes require washing first, hot possible. Pull upward with steady, from late spring to early water is recommended. Conduct even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk fall. The key to prevent- the tick; this can cause the ing tickborne diseases mouth parts to break off is to avoid tick bites and and remain in the skin. If find and remove ticks this happens, remove the promptly. To avoid tick mouth parts with twee- bites, the ND Depart- zers. If you are unable to ment of Health recom- remove the mouth easily mends recognizing with clean tweezers, leave where ticks live, using a it alone and let the skin tick repellant, checking heal. After removing the for ticks on yourself and tick, thoroughly clean the your pets, and minimiz- bite area and your hands ing the landscape that with rubbing alcohol or straw to discover 2,796 pounds of preventing terrorists and harbors ticks. soap and water. Never of marijuana within the ship- terrorist weapons from enter- Ticks thrive in areas with a full body check on yourself crush a tick with your fingers. ment. ing the United States. CBP also high grass, leaf litter, brush and and your kids when you return Dispose of a live tick by putting “Customs and Border Protec- works to prevent narcotics from woods so avoid these when you from outdoors, especially in and it in alcohol, placing it in a sealed tion has a multi-layer enforce- entering the United States. For can. Walk in the center of trails around the hair and ears, under bag/container, wrapping it tight- ment posture with the thor- more information about the to avoid contact with ticks. Use the arms, inside the belly button, ly in tape, or flushing it down oughness performed by the work of CBP, please visit www. an Environmental Protection around the waist, between the the toilet. Avoid folk remedies Primary officer being phenom- cbp.gov. Agency registered insect repel- legs and the back of the knees. like petroleum jelly, nail polish enal which led to the referral of U.S. Customs and Border lent containing DEET, picaridin, Shower within two hours of remover or burning matches to the truck. Utilizing our available Protection is the unified border IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyp- coming indoors to help wash off make the tick detach from the technology led to further ex- agency within the Department of tus, para-menthane-diol (PMD), unattached ticks. skin. Your goal is to remove the amination of the shipment,” said Homeland Security charged with or 2-undecanone. The EPA has Carefully examine pets, coats, tick as quickly as possible - not Pembina Area Port Director Ja- the management, control and an online search tool at www. and backpacks, as ticks can be waiting for it to detach. son Schmelz. “This interdiction protection of our nation’s borders epa.gov/insect-repellents/find- brought into the home on gear If you live near a wooded area, keeps narcotics from entering at and between official ports of repellent-right-you to help you and pets then attach to a person you can reduce tick habitat with the United States and reinforces entry. CBP is charged with keep- find a tick repellant that best later. Check your pets daily for good lawn maintenance and up- the important border security ing terrorists and terrorist weap- suits your needs. Talk to your vet- ticks after they spend time out- keep. Remove leaf litter, mow mission CBP officers have in ons out of the country while en- erinarian about the best tick pre- doors, especially in and around keeping our country and com- forcing hundreds of U.S. laws. cont. on page 3 vention products for your pets the ears and eyelids, under the Farmers & Merchants State Bank LANGDON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION ANNUAL 816 3rd Street, Langdon, ND 58249 (701)256-5431 • www.fmbanklangdon.com “GOLF FOR EDUCATION” TOURNAMENT Saturday, June 19 • Langdon Country Club Four-person scramble format – Registration is limited For more information or to register a foursome, call Chalmer Dettler at 256-5431 or 370-1304. Member FDIC DATE THE SAVE Page 2 – Monday, May 3, 2021 Cavalier County Republican Internet safety ______continued from Page 1 your phone, and anyone can online memberships on a “link you could be sending things Civic Meetings join, watch, comment, and buy tree.” A TikTok post can be delet- through Snapchat that peo- stuff for you. There is a lot of ed, but once it is sent to some- ple are capturing without you sexual content and advertising one, it exists on the internet. As knowing it. A part of Snapchat, Cavalier County Commission is targeted at young women. a parent you can see the videos Snapmaps, has the exact loca- Tuesday, May 4, 8:30 a.m. There is an age restriction, but your kids have liked by going tion you were at the last time no proof is required. Kids can to their profile. What you “Like” you opened the app. Parents easily lie about their age and determines the type of content should have their kids turn off Cavalier County JDA will only get banned off the app that feeds onto your page, true the Snapmap feature in Snap- Wednesday, May 5, 7:30 a.m. if reported. Anyone using these for most all apps. Some kids will chat, and always teach kids not apps needs to do a very careful keep videos that they make in to have locations or other iden- Langdon City Commission age verification check as they their drafts and send them out tifiers in their user names. may be talking to a kid posing from there, not posting them. The platforms and apps dis- Monday, May 10, 6:00 p.m. as an adult. TikTok can be damaging be- cussed were the ones Mitzel Reddit is a great website cause kids want to be like what and Wilkie have encountered Munich School District for finding people with like- they see, again leading to eat- most commonly in their coun- minded interests and forming ing disorders or mental health seling with kids in trouble. They Tuesday, May 11, 7:00 a.m. a group or online community, issues. Some TikTok person- stressed that it is important to called a Sub-Reddit. If you do a alities become famous among communicate openly with your Langdon Airport Authority Google search on a topic, one kids with millions of followers, kids about what they are doing of the first things to come up even though the content is not on the internet. They may get Wednesday, May 12, 5:00 p.m. is often a Sub-Reddit. However, appropriate for kids. annoyed with you, but they will there is a dark side to Reddit. Snapchat is popular messag- know you care about them and Porn is abundant and easy to ing app to send messages, vid- will be less likely to engage in This information provided as a public service by find, usually labeled NSFW (not eos, or pictures to your friends. risky behavior. Don’t always rely the Cavalier County Republican. safe for work). There is a chat/ The idea is that you pick how on your kids’ perception of a so- message feature and no mod- long the post lasts on the in- cial platform or app. Investigate eration of content. ternet, and as soon as it’s done it for yourself. Look it up and TikTok started as a lip-sync- it deletes and can’t be viewed check it out. ing app and has become very again. Nothing ever deletes Dakota Family Services can Hidden Pencil Winner! popular, consisting of user gen- from the internet. Period. Snap- be found at https://dakotafami- The winner of this week's Hidden Pencil erated videos of all types of chat has servers that hold onto lyservices.org/. Located in Mi- is Kenneth Beggs of Langdon content. There are TikTok chal- every single thing that’s been not, Fargo, and Bismarck, DFS lenges – some are funny, but posted. If someone takes a provides outpatient therapy, There were 8 entries. some are dangerous. Porn is screenshot of a Snap you sent, psychological testing, and med- The pencil was hidden in the not allowed on TikTok, but it is you will be sent a notice that ication management for chil- there. You can direct message, they have done so, but there are dren, adolescents, and adults. "Happy 40th Birthday" ad. livestream, and link your other ways around this. Be aware that Play hidden pencil again this week. You could win $5 Langdon Bucks! The pencil is hidden in an advertisement in this paper. ND sees record high population in newly released 2020 You must submit the entire ad to be eligible. Deadline for entries is NOON on Thursday. Please put your name and Census data, 4th highest growth rate by percentage Gov. Doug Burgum welcomed the Apportionment Population grew by 106,503 residents. This is address on the ad. Photocopies are not accepted. figures released by the U.S.- Cen Count used to determine the num- the largest growth the state has seen Bring in the entire ad. sus Bureau showing that North ber of seats each state has in the in any decade since between 1900 Dakota’s population hit a record U.S. House of Representatives. The and 1910 when the state grew by Write your name on it. Good Luck! high of 779,094 residents on April 1, number of House seats allocated for 257,910 residents.” 2020, and the state had the fourth- North Dakota will remain at one. North Dakota’s percentage highest growth rate in the nation by Burgum noted that during the growth of 15.8% was the fourth- percentage, growing by 15.8% from timeframe Census 2020 data was largest behind Texas at 15.9%, Idaho 2010 to 2020. being collected, the state’s Com- at 17.3% and Utah at 18.4%. Among “The record high 2020 Census plete Count Task Force emphasized bordering states, Minnesota grew count is great news for North Da- the financial impact of counting ev- by 7.6%, Montana by 9.6% and kota and reaffirms what those of us ery resident. As a result of a success- South Dakota by 8.9%. who live here already know: that ful Census 2020 count, the state is North Dakota also turned over th rd april may may th th our state is a land of abundant op- projected to receive over $2 billion the first digit in its population – roll- 30 - 3 7 -10 portunity and one of the best places more in federal funding during this ing over from a “6” to a “7” – for in the nation to live, work and raise coming decade, using an estimate the first time in 100 years. Between and family,” Burgum said. “As we of $19,100 per person, per year. Census 1910 and 1920, the state continue to build healthy, vibrant “This release today has some grew from 577,056 to 646,872. 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The City of Langdon’s Beautification Board will be hosting Community Calendar June an Arbor Day Celebration with our local 3rd graders.

2 – Car Seat Check - Courthouse, 9 a.m. - noon Friday, May 7 • Program begins at 1 p.m. 9 – Safe Kids Home Alone Class - Research Center, 1-4 p.m. The public is invited May

1 – Cav. Co. Cancer Crusaders spring rummage sale, American Legion, 9 a.m.-6p.m. The 3rd graders will be performing the play “The Lorax” and 3 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 4 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. reciting poems for our enjoyment. 5 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 5 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Shopping 8:45-10:45 a.m. 5 – Free Alzheimer’s Webinar/Virtual Presentation. Call to register: 800-272-3900, 5 p.m. 6 – Post 98 Legion Meeting, American Legion Hall Each year the Beautification Board dedicates 6 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - No out of town trips - (Driver training) 6 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3-pre-k., 1 p.m. and plants a tree in the City Arboretum for 7 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m. someone in our community for “exemplary 7 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - No out of town trips - (Driver training) 10– Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks community service”. 11 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 12 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Shopping 8:45-10:45 a.m. This year we are planting two 12 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 12 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon Canadian Red Cherry trees. 12 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m. One for Bobby Mostad and one for Steph Welsh. 13 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - No out of town trips 13 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3-pre-k., 1 p.m.) 14 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m. 14 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 17 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks or Devils Lake 18 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 19 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Shopping 8:45-10:45 a.m. 19 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 20 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3-pre-k., 1 p.m.) 21 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 21 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m. 24 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 25 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m. 26 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Shopping 8:45-10:45 a.m. 26 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 26 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 26 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m. 27 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3-pre-k., 1 p.m.) 28 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks This public information advertisement is sponsored by the Cavalier County Republican and the following progressive area businesses: • Farmers Union Oil Co. • Farmers & Merchants • Cavalier County Memorial • AgCountry Farm Credit • United Communications State Bank Hospital Services • Christie Motors, Inc. • Langdon Eagles Club • T.R. Waind Insurance • Cenex Harvest States • Erling’s Oil • Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op. & Realty • Choice Bank • Langdon Implement Co., Inc. • D & B Motors • Langdon Eagles Club • Leevers Foods Cavalier County Republican Monday, May 3, 2021 – Page 3 Wood tick season ______continued from Page 1 CCMH terminates provider upon indictment the lawn frequently, clear out tall tached for fewer than 36 hours, organism entered the body. The The Cavalier County Memorial to accommodate patients by offering grasses and brush around your so check for ticks daily and re- ulcer is accompanied by swelling Hospital (CCMH) leadership team appointments at our Langdon Clinic home and the edge of your lawn. move them as soon as possible. of regional lymph glands, usually has terminated Mark Hill, licensed location. Our values are integral in Make a landscape barrier (such Contact your health care pro- in the armpit or groin. Ehrlichio- nurse practitioner, upon learning the recruitment of providers at all of as a three-foot wide border of vider if you get a fever and/or sis can cause a rash in about 30% that he pleaded guilty to criminal our clinics, and it will not be differ- wood chips or gravel) between chills, aches and pains (including of patients and up to 60% in chil- charges in Montana related to his ent for our Walhalla Clinic.” handling of financial reimbursement No CCMH patients were impact- your lawn and the woods. Keep headache, fatigue, muscle aches, dren. The appearance of the rash involving Medicare patients from ed by Hill’s actions nor was any bill- playground equipment, decks, or joint swelling/pain), or a rash varies and may appear after the October 2017-April 2019. These ac- ing. Compliance Officer Darla Roder and patios away from yard edges within 30 days after a tick bite. onset of fever. tions were prior to his employment is working with staff and patients to and trees. Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Most tickborne diseases can at CCMH. Hill had been seeing pa- ensure the values at CCMH are met. The most common ticks that Spotted Fever, Tularemia and Eh- be treated with antibiotics, and tients at the Walhalla Clinic location. For questions, please contact Dar- Jeff Stanley, CEO, stated, “Integ- la Roder, compliance officer, at 701- people come across in North Da- rlichiosis can result in distinctive early detection is important to rity in patient care is very important 256-6249. kota are the American dog tick rashes. prevent potentially severe com- to us. We are taking immediate steps and the blacklegged tick com- In Lyme Disease the rash may plications. Treatment should be monly known as the deer tick. appear within 3-30 days, typi- based on symptoms, history of City Commission conducts business Sometimes ticks carry germs like cally before the onset of fever. exposure to ticks, and laboratory By Kristi Mostoller the city car ordinance should be bacteria or viruses that can be The Lyme Disease rash is the test results. Republican Writer enforced more or less? The com- transmitted to a person while first sign of infection and is usu- The ND Department of Health mittee agreed non-running cars the tick is attached and feeding, ally a circular rash. This rash oc- is conducting tick surveillance The Langdon City Commis- around town make the city look causing Anaplasmosis, Babesio- curs in approximately 70-80% of again this year with the help of sion met April 26, 2021, for their unkept. One mentioned that sis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme Disease, infected persons and begins at voluntary participants across scheduled meeting. Barb Crock- the ordinance should be more Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, the site of the tick bite. The rash the state. Ticks are submitted for ett was present with concerns of enforced because nothing has or Tularemia. According to the seen with Rocky Mountain Spot- identification and testing from the commercial utility billing and changed, and individuals talked ND Department of Health - Divi- ted Fever varies from person to April until November. This sur- expressed that if this is enforced, to in the past have not cleaned sion of Disease Control, ND aver- person in appearance, location, veillance is important to help the her renters may not stay. Com- up. Another round of letters is ages over 30 documented cases and time of onset. About 10% NDDoH understand the types missioner Nowatzki expressed prepared to be sent out, and le- of Lyme Disease every year, and of people with Rocky Mountain of ticks and tickborne diseases that the board was in agreeance gal action will occur. all six diseases mentioned have spotted fever never develop a present in North Dakota. Resi- and a letter would be sent out The gun range John Metzger appeared in the state. They also rash. Most often, the rash begins dents can participate in tick sur- explaining how the billing was had asked about at the last meet- confirmed Cavalier County has 2-5 days after onset of fever as veillance by submitting pictures going to work out. A meeting to ing has been approved to move had a documented case of Ana- small, flat, pink, non-itchy spots of ticks at www.health.nd.gov/ discuss changes in the ordinance forward but will still need to wait plasmosis and one of Ehrlichiosis on the wrists, forearms, and an- Tickborne. was to be set up to visit about an until insurance is squared away. in the past 5 years. kles and spreads to the trunk. The CDC also has a website amendment. Waivers would need to be signed Depending on the type of The red to purple spotted rash about ticks at www.cdc.gov/ In department reports, the and used if the range is under di- tick and germ, a tick needs to is usually not seen until the sixth ticks/ and a webpage that has street department did their first rect supervision of a trained per- be attached to you for differ- day or later after onset of symp- pictures to help you identify round of street sweeping and son licensed for firearms. ent amounts of time (minutes toms and occurs in 35-60% of ticks at www.cdc.gov/ticks/tick- added gravel to the Langdon Ac- Ryan Howatt is leasing a build- to days) to infect you with that patients. In the most common bornediseases/tickID.html. tivity Center parking lot on the ing (hanger) on city property and germ. Your risk for Lyme Disease form of Tularemia, a skin ulcer west side. They’ve started filling wanted the city to sign off on an is very low if a tick has been at- appears at the site where the potholes around town as well. agreement that if Ryan, as the The fire department is working owner, doesn’t make payments, CBP agriculture specialists prevent destructive on getting grants to replace their that the city won’t seize the radios. Sanitation is changing to property as it will be on a lease. foreign pests from entering the United States their summer schedule starting The board motioned and passed. U.S. Customs and Border Pro- is a small cereal grain belonging to country.” Saturday, May 1. The Sheriff's de- Concerned citizen Dick Eklof tection Agriculture Specialists (CB- the millet family. The shipment had CBP Agriculture Specialists are partment is fully staffed with a requested to add a couple signs PAS) issued 214 emergency action the front line in the fight against new dispatcher and correctional in the northeast cul-de-sac to notifications during the first quarter the introduction of harmful insects officers training. The jail inspec- watch for children. Our city has of 2021. Emergency Action Notifi- and diseases into the U.S. They cations (EAN) alert trade entities of safeguard American agriculture tion last week went well, and the quite a few children, and the non-compliance with Animal and by stopping plant pests and exotic jail is at full capacity. Langdon board agreed it wouldn’t be a Plant Health Inspection Service foreign animal diseases that could Activity Center has been get- bad idea and approved the re- (APHIS) regulations. The EAN pro- harm vital agriculture resources at ting donations and are applying quest. vides options for phytosanitary ac- our nation’s borders. for grants for new flooring and Building permits were ap- tions that must be taken to prevent During a typical day last year, the entry of plant pests, prohibited CBP agriculture specialists across painting. proved, but there was mention plant products, or animal products the nation seized 3,091 prohibited The auditor’s report contained of any changing of an ordinance capable of introducing foreign ani- plant, meat, animal byproducts, a letter from the state tax com- would be done on a case-by- mal diseases. Longhorn Beetle and soil, and intercepted 250 insect missioner. According to the case bases. An example- some During an inspection of a rail pests at U.S. ports of entry. See what state, we, as a city, owe $3,899.12 properties on the outskirts of container in International Falls, weed contamination. Fortunately, else CBP achieved on a typical day that would be taken out of next town would be ok to put bins or Minnesota, CBPAS intercepted a the contaminants were found to during 2020. Longhorn beetle in a shipment of pose no threat. The shipment was U.S. Customs and Border Protec- month's revenue. For the water livestock after board approval, flower steel hardware washers from released. tion is the unified border agency within department, the rest of the grant but having those things inside China. According to APHIS, the “These agriculture seizures show the Department of Homeland Security money from the initial water town would not be appropriate. Longhorn beetle is a destructive the significant priority Customs and charged with the management, control project will cover the cost of de- A reminder that there’s a pest of wood, causing millions of Border Protection places on our ag- and protection of our nation’s borders molition of the old water build- Chamber of Commerce meet- dollars of damage annually to the riculture inspection program at our at and between official ports of entry. timber industry. The container was ports of entry,” said Pembina Area CBP is charged with keeping terrorists ing. Moore engineering request- ing May 3 at Noon at the Eagles returned to China. Port Director Jason Schmelz. “Pre- and terrorist weapons out of the coun- ed approval for moving forward regarding the housing incentive. CBPAS in Portal, North Dakota venting harm to domestic crops and try while enforcing hundreds of U.S. on the bidding process and that The next City Commission meet- found Mikania Micrantha Kunth, vegetation is an important role our laws. was approved. ing is May 10 at 6:00 p.m. commonly known as “mile-a-min- Agriculture Specialists provide this Questions arose concerning if ute vine”, within a shipment of hardware fittings from Malaysia. According to APHIS, the vine cov- ers plants, shrubs, and trees may Lil’ Prairie Greenhouse cause hepatoxicity and liver dam- Mother’s Day Buffet age in dairy cattle. The container IS Open IN and contents were returned to Ma- at the Pain Reliever in Nekoma laysia. Rock Lake & Rolla CBPAS in Pembina, North Da- kota discovered a shipment of or- All the quality plants, hanging ganic Fonio seed from Mali. Fonio baskets & planters, garden seeds and supplies you have Sunday, May 9 come to expect. Follow us on Facebook for 2-6 p.m. more information. 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EvMAYery Wednesd ay:CALENDAR Broasted Chicken 5-8 p.m. CCHD may be able to arrange additional times for vaccination on M-W-F by special arrangement. Every Friday: Burger Night 5-8 p.m. Call for more information. May 1: Steak, Shrimp, Walleye Appointments are preferred but walk ins will be May 8: Steak, Shrimp, Walleye accepted. Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccine available. Schedule an appointment at *Last Saturday supper will be May 8, until the fall. www.cavaliercountyhealth.com or call 256-3911. BLACK JACK & PIG WHEEL ARE BACK!! FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS A Member of T.eam Langdon Eligible for vaccine: *All adults over 18 years of age Clip-n-save *16-18 years call 256-2402 to be put on a Pfizer waiting list E723A 3rGLESd St. – Langd on C– 2L56UB-3300 Page 4 – Monday, May 3, 2021 Opinion Cavalier County Republican Upside Down Under the North Dakota Highway Patrol. cies, programs and laws. Facts mat- case, “not the governors.” The other downside of this popu- ter, as well, to jurors and all those Citizens enjoy, by virtue of free- By Marvin Baker lation explosion was inflation. The who participate in the criminal jus- dom of speech the right to speak inflation of normal consumer items tice system. They should matter to and listen, which entails the right to got so bad, some people had to move those interested in truth and accu- record or film governmental agents away so they could afford to live. It racy in our daily conversations and in the exercise of their roles and du- The explosion of Beulah… was those people who were working representations. ties. It has become commonplace Throughout the history of North shifts in convenience or liquor stores, Photos, like news stories, can in- for private citizens, like profes- Dakota, the community of Beulah those who were in retail downtown, form the citizenry, facilitate engage- sional journalists, to record and film is one of a number of short-term janitors, CNAs at the hospital and ment and participation in public officials’ speeches and announce- oddities. In the early 1980s, the nursing homes; their wages never A cellphone recording, First affairs and usher in social change. ments, on the steps of government population exploded, and the Mercer went up, and inflation was out of Amendment rights and a guilty Photos and news reports influenced buildings, in parks and on the pub- County community grew by 500 per- control. It was set to counteract verdict public opinion about the practice lic streets. That free speech inter- cent. So imagine that, a sleepy little the good wages the construction When 17-year old Darnella Fra- and impact of racial discrimina- est also encompasses a free press community of 1,300 in 1980 finds workers got, but in the end, it only zier used her cell phone on May tion in our nation. News footage of component as cellphones and the itself with 7,800 people by the end of hurt those who had always been in 25, 2020, to record the murder of police violence perpetrated against wonders of technology have broad- 1983. Now that’s larger than Devils Beulah. George Floyd, a horrifying episode peaceful Black protestors and ened the sphere of photojournalism Lake and Valley City and almost as It was heart wrenching to see that which, viewers across the globe marchers in the south in the 1960s, and made every citizen a photogra- big as Wahpeton. kind of greed in North Dakota, espe- know, lasted nine minutes and 29 changed the nation’s perception pher, able to share breaking news How did it happen? The building cially in a “little” town in the middle seconds, she probably did not stop of the Civil Rights Movement and with the masses, indeed, the entire of power plants is what fueled such of the state. It was as if the entire to think that she was exercising her generated critical support for the planet, as Ms. Frazier’s recording rapid growth. The Antelope Valley community was being destroyed in First Amendment right of freedom passage of such landmark legisla- demonstrates. Station was built seven miles north front of our eyes in slow motion. It of expression and, perhaps, an ele- tion as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Supreme Court has not of Beulah, and the Coyote Station even pushed the local school up to ment of freedom of the press. As the and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. drawn a clear, bright line distin- was built a couple of miles south of the Class A ranks, and every time guilty verdict in the murder trial Ms. Frazier’s video of Officer guishing an “organized press,” town. Both of those major construc- a Beulah team would play, they got of Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin driving his knee into the which at the time of the founding tion projects brought thousands clobbered because they really didn’t Chauvin revealed, she was “film- neck of Mr. Floyd may prove as use- enjoyed a special, protected sta- of workers to Beulah, Hazen, Zap, belong in a higher class. The popula- ing” not only an American tragedy ful to meaningful reform of law en- tus under the Free Press Clause, Stanton, Center and even Mandan. tion increase in the school was tem- in real time, but the most impactful forcement techniques and practices from others who take photos of Most of them, of course, were living porary- everybody knew it- yet the civil rights footage since the Civil as the footage of race discrimination events, write blogs and pamphlets, in apartments or makeshift barracks North Dakota High School Activities Rights Movement. was to the congressionally enacted or otherwise seek to communi- in and around Beulah. That changed Association insisted the Beulah Min- History and the worlds of jour- reforms to civil rights law in the cate through the spoken or written the whole dynamic of that little town ers play in the Class A ranks. It really nalism and criminal justice are in- 1960s. Let us hope so. word, such as scholars and writers for many years. There were also mo- wasn’t fair to the kids in those sports. debted to Frazier for summoning The framers of our Bill of Rights for underground newspapers. Per- bile home parks that were popping But then, nothing was fair in Beu- the presence of mind to record the had in mind the importance of haps it’s unnecessary. Regardless, up like mushrooms all across town. lah in those three years. Nor was it excruciating murder of Mr. Floyd. “facts” and their illumination of is- on May 25, 2020, Darnella Frazier The same was happening in Hazen, fair in the surrounding communities, Because of her courage, millions of sues for purposes of public under- exhibited the instincts of the best re- but at least in Hazen, it seemed more and Zap was a good example. Some Americans everywhere have borne standing and discussion when they porters. She stood her ground and, structured. 14 miles west of Beulah, there were witness to the most direct and com- drafted the First Amendment’s free with her cellphone, recorded his- The first problem was in the crime plenty of workers who converged on pelling evidence of the commission speech and free press clauses. The tory that may change a nation. rate. Before the construction boom, Zap because they wanted to make a of a crime that they likely will ever founders characterized the press Adler is president of The Alturas Beulah was like any other little town: lot of money building the plants but see. Her recording may be a catalyst clause, in the words of Thomas Institute, created to advance Ameri- an occasional DUI, a car accident, live as cheaply as they could. So they for justice in much the same way Jefferson, as “the people’s right can Democracy through promotion somebody shoplifts from the local found any place they could in Zap, cameras captured the civil rights sit- to know.” Without knowledge of of the Constitution, civic education, convenience store. When the boom and although the bars and restau- ins at the Woolworth’s lunch coun- governmental activities that can be equal protection and gender equal- was in full swing- there were shoot- rants were making money from the ter in Greensboro, N.C., in 1960, and best supplied by a free, indepen- ity. ings, sexual assaults, major drug increased traffic, law enforcement the gruesome reality of Sheriff Bull dent and constitutionally protected Send questions about the Constitu- busts, bank robberies and somebody was kept busy in Zap, too. It wasn’t Connor’s attacks on peaceful pro- press, the right of the people to for- tion to Dr. Adler at NDWTPColumn@ was stealing grain from farms, if quite like 1969 when Zip to Zap hap- testors in Birmingham, Ala., in the mulate opinions, provide critiques gmail.com and he will attempt to an- you can believe that. By the end of pened, but it wasn’t pretty for a small early 1960s. and criticisms, and even participate swer them in subsequent columns. 1983, the crime rate in Beulah was town of less than 500 people. “Facts matter,” President John in public affairs would be greatly This column is provided by the equivalent to that of the state’s larg- You have to give credit, though, to Adams was fond of reminding lis- diminished. The press fulfills an es- North Dakota Newspaper Association est city, Fargo. Beulah’s leadership at the time. They teners. Indeed, facts matter to our sential role in our democracy, for “it and Humanities North Dakota. Also, during that three-year pe- knew population and inflation were democracy, which requires truth serves the governed,” Justice Hugo riod, a lot of transients found them- out of control, but they did every- and evidence to create sound poli- Black wrote in the Pentagon Papers selves in Beulah and Hazen because thing in their power to build Beulah that’s where it was at. Whether it as best they could. Examples of that was drug or human trafficking, they include a new residential area, a were showing up in Mercer County, city park expansion, and golf course Letter to Editor and it kept law enforcement busy renovation. Main Street couldn’t ex- To The Editor: but in reality would have changed high school athlete is denied the op- and continually expanding. Law en- pand so new businesses often built Last week there was a Letter to our voting system to a ranked voting portunity for success because a male forcement had its hands full and that on the north side of town, close to the Editor that was very much in op- system. And Congressional districts who claims transgender status as a included the Beulah Police Depart- N.D. Highway 200 at the intersection position to the sponsoring committee would not be decided by elected female receives her spot on a team ment, the Mercer County Sheriff’s of N.D. Highway 49. That’s where “Protect North Dakota’s Constitu- officials, but by an unelected com- or is awarded her college scholar- Department and, to a lesser extent, most of the traffic was located. tion”. I feel compelled to point out mittee. The Chair of North Voter’s ship. We ask the legislature to be a a few things. First wrote the letter last week that I voice for female athletes and vote Protect North Dakota’s Constitu- am responding to. to override the veto on HB 1298. It tion is a grass roots organization ALL of the funding for ND Voters is a matter of basic civil rights. It’s a that is made up of farmers, ranch- First was from outside organiza- matter of standing up and protecting ers, retired military, public servants, tions such as Action Now Initia- our daughters and granddaughters.” The United States Congress small business owners, oil and gas tive, Texas, Urgent Action Fund, Submitted by Linda Thorson, workers, and bankers, from all over California, Campaign Legal Center Edinburg North Dakota lawmakers the state. & RepresentUs, Massachusetts and Changing our Constitution is a Unite America, Colorado, except for To the Editor: Senator John Hoeven big deal. It shouldn’t be easy. It $250.00 from a North Dakotan. Redistricting is only once in a G11 DIRKSEN SENATE OFFICE BUILDING should be well debated and have a ALL of the funding to date to Pro- decade; League of Women Voters WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 significant majority approval. And tect North Dakota’s Constitution has encourages all voters to ensure the (202) 224-2551 that is what this initiated measure been made by; you guessed it, North process is fair, open, and accessible. will be about. Dakotan’s. The state of North Dakota has hoeven.senate.gov/contact_form.cfm Do you know only 18 States al- Don’t be fooled by catch phrases a once-in-a-decade opportunity to low constitutional changes to be that are meant to draw an emotional ensure that when our legislative dis- Senator Kevin Cramer done in this manner? And North response and prevent you from dig- trict lines are re-drawn, the process B40C DIRKSEN SENATE OFFICE BUILDING Dakota has the very least restrictive ging deeper. happens in a fair, open and accessible WASHINGTON, DC 20510 requirements. I personally feel this This is my State. This is your manner. has made us a target for outside State. I am very proud to be a North The League of Women Voters of Phone: (202) 224-2043 interests. For example, just look at Dakotan and it is important that we North Dakota encourages North North Dakota Voters First. This was do indeed, protect our State’s Con- Dakotans to get ready to pay atten- Congressman Kelly Armstrong the sponsoring committee of Mea- stitution. tion and take a part in the legislative 1004 LONGWORTH HOB sure 3 last year that ended up being Lisa Buchweitz redistricting process that happens WASHINGTON, DC 20515 removed from the ballot. It was pro- Langdon later this year, 2021. With the session moted as a measure to increase the of the North Dakota Legislative As- PHONE: (202) 225-2611 voting days for our overseas military, To the Editor: sembly finishing up and the release Concerned Women for America of preliminary Census decennial of North Dakota is Appalled Gov. counts this week, the time is now SERVICE DIRECTORY Burgum Discriminates Against to get ready. There will be a short Girls timeframe in which to take the data The final step needed to pass obtained in the Census and prepare PUBLISHER AND a pro-woman piece of legislation the districts for the 2022 elections. ADVERTISING MANAGER prohibiting male-born athletes from There are actions the Legislative Lori Peterson entering women’s sports as trans- Redistricting Committee can take Letters to the “USPS #095-140” women was blocked by Gov. Doug to ensure a transparent process, in- Editor Policy OFFICE INFORMATION Burgum yesterday. The Governor cluding holding meetings or public used his veto pen to jeopardize hearings throughout the state and WRITERS The Cavalier County Business Hours: Mon.- Th.-10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Linda Timian Republican encour- equality for girls on high school calling for reasonable public com- Phone: (701) 256-5311 sports teams. He was wrong to dis- ment periods for proposed maps. Kristi Mostoller ages letters to the edi- tor and intends to print FAX: (701) 256-5841 regard the hard-fought opportuni- The members of the legislature Jared Entzi the opinions of The ties for high school female athletes, could have increased transpar- Cavalier County Re- E-mail: [email protected] publican readers in full which came through the feminist ency by releasing all draft maps movement in the implementation and reports on a publicly accessible with as few restrictions SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORM GRAPHIC DESIGN as possible. The re- of Title IX. Biological girls who train website, but instead, they voted to Karla Rademacher strictions are: ANNUAL RATES: and work hard to excel in their cho- exempt drafts of redistricting plans 1. All letters must be Trade Area - $41 sen sport with the goal of a college from open records requirements. So signed and the name Out of trade area, in N.D. - $47 scholarship should not be ignored by as citizens, we need to ensure that we SPORTS WRITER of the writer will be Out of state - $58 the assumption this discrimination are watching and taking part in all printed with all letters will never happen in North Dakota. possible parts of the process. Jake Kulland published. Letters must Name______contain a phone num- Concerned Women for America of New district lines can be drawn to ber for verification pur- North Dakota State Director Linda intentionally decrease voters' power poses. Address______Thorson has this to say concerning based solely on their political party. News and Ad 2. If a letter attacks an- the veto: We join with other LWV members other specific individ- City ______State ______“Gov. Burgum showed his hand working for processes that eliminate ual, The Cavalier and his priorities by cowering to the partisan and biased protection of Copy County Republican will Zip______bullies instead of standing with fe- incumbent legislators. allow that person to male high school athletes. By vetoing Please join us by working to en- read the letter submit- Circle One: NEW RENEWAL Deadline: ted before publication HB 1298, Gov. Burgum disregarded sure the public's voice is heard, and and to answer it in the PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER science and common sense and over that the redistricting process is fair WEDNESDAY – 4 P.M. same issue, if the per- Make payable to: Cavalier County Republican 50 years of hard-fought battles by and transparent. son desires. 618 3rd Street, Langdon, ND 58249 women to have their own athletic Jan Lynch, President, League of Cavalier County Republican is a 3. Editor reserves the right to edit for length opportunities. Women Voters of North Dakota Country Media Inc. publication. and clarity or to refuse Periodicals postage paid at the post office at Langdon, “We call on the state legislature Mary C. Tintes, Vice President, publication of any let- North Dakota and published every Monday from its office to act today to override the Gover- League of Women Voters A 2019 NDNA ters. Maximum letter at 618 3rd St., Langdon, ND 58249 nor’s veto. North Dakota does not of North Dakota award-winning newspaper length is 500 words. need to wait to act until a female POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Cavalier County Republican, 618 3rd Street, Langdon, ND 58249 Cavalier County Republican Youth Monday, May 3, 2021 – Page 5 New Miss North Dakota USA and Miss North Dakota Teen USA crowned The MISS NORTH DAKOTA and be unmarried residents of confident and strive to be their per- USA and MISS NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota to compete in the sonal best. MUO believes that every TEEN USA Pageants took place pageant. woman should be “Confidently Sunday night at the Watertown Caitlyn and Aspen will each re- Beautiful.” The MISS UNIVERSE®, Events Center Heritage Theater in ceive thousands of dollars in priz- MISS USA®, and MISS TEEN Watertown, South Dakota. A capac- es and awards. 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Earth Day clean-up The day care kids at Jolene Thompson’s cleaned up the neighborhood on Earth Day, April 22. Spring recital to be held May 2 On Sunday, May 2, the students ets. This recital will feature Merek of Sydney Crockett will be perform- Mostad, Jase Pengilly, Carl Henry, ing in their spring recital. This re- Jake Olson, Eliot Olson, Levi Olson, cital will take place at the United Mikaela Olson, Avery Lorenz, Ol- Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m. The ivia Lorenz, Finn Lorenz, and Nora students will perform solos and a Lorenz. few will also be playing piano du- Class B Speech State Meet Results The 68th Annual NDHSAA spon- with 42 points; Bowman Co. was sored State Class B Speech Tourna- fourth with 37.5 points; Harvey/ ment was held at Mandan High Wells County was fifth with 32.5 School on Saturday, April 24, 2021. points; and Dickinson Trinity/New Sue Anderson and Annette Bender England was sixth with 24 points. served as managers. The only one placing from Lang- Enderlin/Maple Valley took first don Area High School was Hailey place with 56.5 points; Shiloh Chris- Thorlakson. She took 6th place in tian was awarded second with 43 the speech to persuade category. points; Richardton-Taylor was third

A Saint’s Shout Out By Carrie Hope hard to provide a great education Principal for all students that attend St Al- St. Alphonsus phonsus School. We are so thankful Catholic School and blessed with wonderful teach- ers and staff that work together as Reflecting on Our 100th School a team to make all these achieve- Year ments possible. They have worked Our 100th school year at St. Al- tirelessly and without complaint to make this year successful for each The Langdon Area Middle School held a spring concert on April 28 at the Langdon Area High School gym. phonsus School has been flying by Photos by Larry Stokke. in a blur. I’m not exactly sure how student. you plan to open school during a I would like to share our staff for pandemic, but with careful plan- the 2020-2021 school year and ac- ning, determination, and flexibility, knowledge all their hard work Karla Gellner – Preschool Chamber News I think we have been very success- By Peggy Davis ful and blessed this school year. We Lindsey Meindinger – Preschool members as we go forward into Krista Cahill – Kindergarten Langdon Area summer with activities and events. started the school year with a plan Chamber of and have been extremely fortunate Jenny Chaput – 1st grade Commerce At our meeting on Monday, we will to have in-person learning for the Cami Ullyott – 2nd grade Board President be covering information concerning entire school year. We have been Samantha Howatt – 3rd and 4th Greetings! As Chamber presi- Music Fest, the street fair, wall mu- Check out our able to celebrate our school and all grade dent, I would like to encourage our ral contest, summer concert series our great achievements throughout Sheri Hetler – 5th grade members to attend our bi-monthly (partnered with NLAC), and more. E-Editions at the year. Our students have been Carol Girodat – 6th grade general membership meetings. We We will have Steph Welsh from learning and growing in their faith, Sue Bata – 7th and 8th grade are offering you the option of at- Cavalier County Public Health as and that is such a blessing to be able Becky Tollefson – Technology tending either in person or by Zoom. our speaker with updates on CO- www.cavalier to witness. and Music Barb Melhoff will send out an email VID. We have also invited represen- Speaking of growing, we are Barb Boesl – Guidance reminder . You can get the Zoom tatives from Langdon City Commis- countyextra.com growing in numbers! We have been Koree Hoffman – Gym link from either Barb or myself by sion to attend the meeting to hear able to double the size of our pre- Linda Economy – Librarian calling, emailing, or checking Face- any comments about the proposed school/pre-k in the past two years. Jackie Kram – Office Manager book. This Monday, May 3, 2021, at changes in Langdon’s Housing We started with 16 students in the Lisa Bakke – School Cook 12:00 is our next general member- Initiative Program. Any Chamber program and have grown to 41 Ronda Hoffarth – Maintenance ship meeting. Please join us in per- business affected by those proposed 3- and 4-year-olds in our program Sherry Pengilly – Business man- son at the Eagles or via Zoom. We changes is encouraged to attend this year. In the fall we will have 60 ager want and need your input as LACC and give feedback on the proposed students in the program. We’re pre- Holly Lyons – Business Manager changes. pared to serve more students and To celebrate 100 years of educa- can’t wait to have more children tion is such an amazing blessing. learn at St. Alphonsus School. The support through the years We are grateful to see the increase from the church, foundation, school in our kindergarten classes for the board, and community means so past three years with 8-10 students much to all of us. Through all this coming in each year. We plan to support we will be able to continue continue working on this path of providing a great faith-based edu- growth and will continue to work cation for generations yet to come. International Music Camp Scholarship NLAC is offering scholarships for IMC @ HOME PROGRAMS, MASTER CLASSES & LESSONS Application deadline – MAY 17, 2021 Scholarships will be awarded for 50% of Program, Lesson or Master Class cost up to $150 per student. Total of $600 Scholarship Award funds available. Munich students: any session (musical, visual or performance arts) Langdon students: visual art, drama, dance or creative writing Students must have completed grades 5-12 by summer of 2021 Applications are available at our website nlac.us and Munich & Langdon schools Page 6 – Monday, May 3, 2021 Church Cavalier County Republican Obituaries Thomas J. Parker Dorothy R. Johnson A celebration of where he met his wife of nearly 50 move. He had the gift of gab, leav- life was held for years, Jayne (Moore). They married ing a lasting impression on anyone A funeral seph Catholic Church in Moorhead. family and friends on Dec 30, 1971, in Sheridan, Mont. he met. mass was held Her husband, Alfred, died on Janu- on Monday, April In 1973, he and Jayne moved to Ad- Tom will be missed by his many Tuesday, April ary 6, 2015. 26, 2021, for ams where he served as principal friends and his loving family includ- 27, 2021, at St. Dorothy is survived by her chil- Thomas J. Parker, for the school and started their fam- ing: Jayne Parker of West Fargo; Joseph’s Catholic dren: Donna Marie Grenz of Mor- 77, of West Fargo, ily having three daughters: Teri, Jill, daughters: Teri (Bryan) Brekke, Jodi Church in, Moor- gantown, WV, Faye Kathryn John- who passed away and Jodi. He and his family moved (Ross) McGregor both of West Far- head, Minn. for son of Moorhead, Minn., Sandra in his West Fargo from Adams to Nekoma and then to go and Jill (Patrick) Field of Fargo; Dorothy R. John- Mary (Robert) Baxa of Hanover, home on Sunday, Langdon. In addition to teaching, he grandchildren: Payton, Parker, Tyler, son, 91, of Moor- Minn., Andrew Dominic (Emilie) April 18, 2021. worked on the family farm, in sales Keyton, Danner, and Brynn; brother head, Minn., who Johnson of Hawley, Minn., and Thomas “Tom or TP” John Parker at Christie Motors, and as manager Wes (Lois) Parker of Castle Pines, died on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, Roger Alan (Sally) Johnson of Wa- was born in the Langdon Hospital of the Langdon Eagles Club. He fin- Colo.; sister Marjorie (Keith) Mann of at Arbor Park in Moorhead under verly, IA; eleven grandchildren; on November 19, 1943, to Charles ished his working career teaching at Nekoma; uncle Bill (Marilyn) Parker; the care of Hospice of the Red River seven great-grandchildren; sister and Ruby (Olson) Parker. He was Four Winds in Fort Totten. He and as well as numerous cousins, nieces, Valley. Interment was at St. Joseph’s Mary Alice Girodat of Langdon; raised on a farm near Nekoma where Jayne moved to West Fargo in 2014 nephews, and extended family. Catholic Cemetery, Moorhead. and son-in-law Gordon Smith of he graduated from high school in to be closer to their three daugh- He was preceded in death by his Dorothy Hoffarth was born May Rochert, Minn. 1961. Tom attended Jamestown Col- ters. Although they left several great parents and brothers-in-law Bernie 16, 1929, in Mount Carmel to Domi- She was preceded in death by lege and graduated in 1965 with a friends behind in Langdon, he did a and Dave. nic and Ana (Schuler) Hoffarth. She husband Alfred, daughter Ruth, business degree. He then went on great job keeping in touch with regu- West Funeral Home & Life Trib- attended school in Maida. She mar- and eight siblings. to earn his teaching certificate from larly scheduled phone calls. In West ute Center was in charge of arrange- ried Alfred R. Johnson on Febru- Dorothy’s family is grateful to North Dakota State in 1967. He be- Fargo, he was quick to meet wonder- ments. Online condolences are avail- ary 10, 1953, in Mount Carmel, and Hospice of the Red River Valley for gan his teaching career in Center ful new friends and shared how hap- able at www.westfuneralhome.com. they lived in Wahpeton, LaMoure, three years of wonderful care and then moved to Red Lodge, Mont. py he was they made the decision to Dilworth, Minn., and finally Moor- recommends memorials be given to head, Minn., where they raised their them. family. She worked at St. Ansgar Wright Funeral Home was in Hospital in food service from 1979 charge of arrangements. Video to 1989. She and Alfred traveled tribute, online guestbook, and CHURCH DIRECTORY throughout the U.S. in retirement. livestream of the service at www. She enjoyed crafting and sewing wrightfuneral.com. GOD FORGIVES. LET HIM. and was a faithful member of St. Jo- Feeling guilty? Many people do. Reasons range from broken homes James Roland Lentz to unbroken habits. Whatever the cause, it’s an ugly feeling. Services for a few weeks before he passed but James Roland were forced to visit him on a phone Guilt is both the fact of having done wrong and the feeling of Lentz will be through a window due to COV- blame for doing it. It’s worst when the way you live leaves you at the Vertin- ID-19 restrictions. empty, frustrated, and filled with regret, but there is a solution. Munson Funeral Jim is survived by two sisters: Home in Wahpe- Cindy (Dan) Taylor of Glasgow, Face the fact and remember God forgives. Then let him! ton at 11:00 a.m., Mont. and Patricia Knopf of Fair- Friday, May 7, banks, AK; five nephews: Shayne 2021. He passed (Melissa) Taylor of Murphy, TX, away in his home Kevin Taylor (Latosha) of Glasgow, 1124 5th St in Breckenridge, Minn. with only Mont., Ryan Taylor of San Juan, 701.256.5060 To Advertise a few friends near because of CO- Puerto Rico, Karl Knopf of Fair- VID-19. Burial will be in Hansboro banks, AK; “favorite” niece Holly at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021. (John) Hunziker of Glasgow, Mont.; your Church James Roland Lentz was born great-nephews: Hayden Taylor of on August 15, 1944, in Cando. He Clemson, SC and Lukas Knopf of in this Spot spent his early years in Hansboro Fairbanks, AK; and great-niece Hal- and attended school there through ey Taylor of Murphy, TX - all were Contact third grade. He then went to school proud to associate with “Uncle Jim” in Rolla, Warren, Minn., and Os- and listen to his stories. He is also nabrock, where he graduated in survived by a dear friend, Rita An- Lori at 1963. He attended college in Wah- derson, of Glasgow and many cous- peton, earning a two-year degree. ins, aunts, and uncles across the 256-5311 While in high school he worked USA. for area farmers, carpenters, and He was preceded in death by his mechanics- kind of a “Jim-of-all- grandparents Lentzs’ and Kesslers’ trades”. He chose long haul truck- and his parents, Walter and Rita St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Presbyterian Church ing as his career, driving many Lentz, of Hazen. years for ITT Trucking and others. Condolences can be sent to Hol- 1010 3rd St. • Langdon – Phone 701-256-5966 of Langdon As a young Boy Scout, he became ly Hunziker, 812 2nd Ave. South, (one block West of Post Office) interested in stamp and coin col- Glasgow, MT 59230. Father Michael Hickin lecting. He was an avid active col- Vertin-Munson Funeral Home of 10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Time lector until his death on December Wahpeton is in charge of arrange- 17, 2020. ments. Mass Times St. Michael’s in Wales 11 a.m. – Sunday Worship He resided in Breckenridge, Catechism Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday - No Masses Minn. where his family visited him Grades 1-12 & Adults & RCIA Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 p.m. scheduled at this time Live on KNDK 1080 School Grades: Phone EVERYONE From the Pastor’s Desk Preschool-8th grade 701-256-2354 WELCOME Devotions by community pastors This devotion is submitted by Our Parish Website is www.stalphonsuslangdon.com. Check our Parish Webpage for Up-to-Date information. Pastor Sue Mackey of Church: 256-2634 •Public Masses are now permitted. Those in attendance are encouraged (not required) to wear a mask. Langdon Presbyterian Church •We will continue to live-stream the Sunday Masses at 10:30 a.m. (note time change) Pastor Sue Mackey: 868-3118 READ: Acts 8:26-40 more than they saw the trash on When asked what he consid- the ground. He was excluded from ered to be the ugliest word in the the world. English language, Carl Sandburg Exclusivism is everywhere, but replied, “The ugliest word in the what we see in the Bible, by way of English language is ‘exclusive.’” Jesus Christ, is that God accepts us Human beings have a penchant - all of us - imperfect, unfinished, to exclude – and exclusion, no mat- just as we are. God turns no one ter where it exists, is destructive away; God excludes no one. and ugly. Being excluded is a dev- What the lesson from Acts Worship Schedule astating experience, separating us shows us is that we are to wel- 314 15th Ave Pastor Norm Economy from our best view of ourselves, come, include, and unite people; Phone 701-686-2000 Pastor Jordan Braunberger Sundays 9:30 a.m. from other people, and even from we are to counter the evil forces of God. exclusivism. Sunday Morning Worship – 11 a.m. Watch us live on facebook John Hockenberry, in a car ac- In short, Philip encounters an Ignite Youth Church cident when in college, was left Ethiopian eunuch, teaches him Website: langdonumc.org paralyzed from the mid-chest about Jesus, and baptizes him. Wednesdays – 7 p.m. – The Paragon (1304 4th St.) Latest info & event calendar on website down. After trying to hail a cab in Even with three strikes against him All are Welcome! New York City, he decided to learn – he was a eunuch, a foreigner, and to use the subway. He worked out had black skin - in that moment, Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 – 11:45 Redeemer Lutheran a complicated arrangement to get the eunuch experienced God’s wel- followed by Fellowship Sermons & Bulletins online himself down the stairs by de- come and acceptance. Church scending on his seat, with his col- May we be agents of welcome, 823 9th Ave, Langdon lapsible chair tied to a rope around hospitality, and inclusion for God Pastor Rev. Mark Chepulis his legs. He was dirtied by subway accepts, welcomes, and treasures refuse and litter and puddles of liq- all persons. There are no outcasts Sunday Morning uid. What he found was that most in the Kingdom of God. Welcome to Worship Services – 8 a.m. people never really saw him any- Phone 701-256-4403 Card of Thanks EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO CHARON- I would like to thank shout out to All the coworkers: Joe Evangelical Church JOIN US! the medical staff at the CCMH. Lovick, Brandon Girodat. God Bless The staff did a great job with Tom's Tom and LeeAnn Charon [email protected] langdonevangelical.org 1120 15th Ave • 256-2602 care. The community is blessed ______to have this facility. Thank you Dovre Guardian pilots, for getting Tom HAMANN – Thank you to Maple Lutheran to the Regions Burn Center in Manor for the quality of care given Church St.Paul, Minn.; all that have called, to our mom; to Brooks Funeral & sent cards and visited with Tom Home for their professionalism and and Megan and Chris Lee for tak- comfort; to DeAnn Kram, Kathy Join us for worship! Milton Lutheran ing care of our animals. Blessed for Skjervheim, Joan Skjervheim and Church family and friends, and a special Renee Skjervheim for the lunch and 10am, Sundays in-person Osnabrock Milton all that sent sympathy and condo- Streaming live on Facebook 701-496-3301 701-496-3278 lences to the family of Rosemarie Hamann. Thanks to family and Sunday School, 9:15am April Worship at Milton Lutheran Burial Notice friends for attending the burial May Worship at Dovre Lutheran and for the kind words from Father 1216 9th Ave, Langdon, 256-2196 Watch facebook for updates Burial for Margaret Hiltner will Hickin. www.UnitedLangdon.org person worship be held Wednesday, May 12 at 12:30 ______- 10:30 a.m. Church Services A congregation of the Evangelical We are asking all in p.m. at the St. Michael’s Cemetery in Wales. Refreshments will follow Lutheran Church in America attendees to wear a face covering. Friends of Dovre Lutheran and Milton at the St. Michael’s Hall. Lutheran Churches Cavalier County Republican Community Monday, May 3, 2021 – Page 7 Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule May 3 – Grand Forks – 1 seat available May 5 – Grand Forks – 1 seat available May 6 & 7 – No out-of-town trips, and limited in-town service due to driver training May 10 – Grand Forks – Full May 12 – Grand Forks – 1 seat available May 14 – Grand Forks May 17 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks May 19 – Grand Forks – 1 seat available May 21 – Grand Forks The St. Alphonsus School Foundation hosted their 37th May 24 – Grand Forks – 1 seat available annual meeting and banquet on May 26 – Grand Forks Sunday, April 18. Pictured in top May 28 – Grand Forks photo, l-r: Jeff Kram-Director, Randy Hill-Director, Father May 31 – CLOSED – Memorial Day Michael Hickin - Keynote Speaker, Sue Bata-Secretary, We will be providing rides to the “Safe at Home Alone” program at Cameron Sillers-President, Joan the courthouse on June 9. Please call early to ensure a seat for your Sillers-Bookkeeping, Holly child(ren). Lyons-Bookkeeping, and Bernie Effective February 1, 2021: Shopping will be allowed on out-of-town Bachman-Vice President. trips. Medical trips will take precedence as we are only able to take 2 people at a time, please be flexible with your shopping requests. Please call early with your appointments as dates fill up fast. Out of town appointments need to be made between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ND acts to support military and first responder families All in-town trips have to be called in no later than the business day before the trip. This is due to the cleaning protocol we have estab- In a Capitol ceremony last week, other states ranging from Alabama Prior to this bill, North Dakota lished for the vehicles. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. In-town Gov. Doug Burgum signed into law to California to adopt similar poli- law said voluntary separation be- transit hours are from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. We are limited in what we can HB 1435, which ensures the families cies. tween employer and employee handle due to cleaning protocol and “social distancing” on the ve- of first responders who die in the “We owe our fallen heroes this would not qualify the employee for hicles so please don’t be upset if we ask you to change your appoint- line of duty will have their health debt of gratitude and also tangible unemployment, despite the mili- ment. ALL passengers are required to wear a mask. insurance covered. protections to what surely must be tary spouse not having a choice. All activities, including foot care, remain cancelled. Access to the “House Bill 1435 acknowledges the darkest time imaginable for any “HB 1278 would close that gap, Langdon Senior Center is limited to staff and deliveries. the incredible sacrifices made by the family,” he said. by allowing military spouses trans- family members of our courageous A fiscal note states the bill will ferring away from a North Dakota Starting June 1 there will not be any Friday trips out of town, no ex- law enforcement officers, firefight- cost the state an additional $210,000 military establishment to qualify ceptions. ers and other emergency respond- per biennium, with premium costs for unemployment benefits,” Mock ers every time their loved one walks spread through the North Dakota said. out the door to go work,” he said af- Public Employees Retirement Sys- Mock said the change would ter signing the bill. tem. place North Dakota on the same American Legion Post 98 Burgum said this is a way for the Scott Miller, the executive direc- playing field as other states. state to show its gratitude with ac- tor of the NDPERS program, pro- “It is important to ensure that 500 Club Winners tions and not just words to first re- vided neutral testimony to the com- North Dakota is in the best position sponders. mittee. “We have information on possible to maintain our existing March 6 Josh Metzger, Nekoma ...... $50 The signing was attended by bill five line-of-duty deaths since Jan. Air Force bases in Minot and Grand sponsors and first responders. Rep. 1, 2010,” Miller said. The assistance Forks,” he said, “but also to put us March 13 Samara Erickson, Langdon ...... $50 Zachary Ista, D-Grand Forks, was will be retroactive to that date. in the driver seat should we have March 20 Duane Otto, Langdon ...... $50 the prime sponsor, and when he in- Miller said the cost to the state the interest in expanding our new March 27 Ray Borho, Langdon ...... $500 troduced the bill to the Senate Ap- would depend on whether all five missions to be housed in North Da- propriations Committee, he said the families choose to participate in the kota.” Thank You, Duane Otto, for donating your winnings measure was partly in response to program. Jay Sheldon, strategy and policy back to Post 98! the death last year of Grand Forks Despite passing by a vote of 43-4 officer for the North Dakota Nation- police officer Cody Holte. in the Senate, the bill faced some al Guard, testified in favor of the bill April 3 Duane Simons, Langdon ...... $50 “There are no laws we can pass to opposition on the floor. as well. eliminate entirely the risk these he- “The idea is good, but the prob- “Bills like 1278 go a long ways April 10 Marvin Schneider, Fargo ...... $50 roes face on the job,” Ista said. “But lem with these good ideas is that in checking boxes for North Dakota April 17 Levi Kudrna, East Grand Forks, Minn...... $50 what we can do is to make sure we sometimes the backend of it isn’t to continue to be (military friendly) April 24 Ken Borho, Langdon ...... $50 take care of surviving spouses and such a good idea,” Sen. Oley Lars- and lead the way on military friend- children of our fallen heroes when en, R-Minot, said. liness,” he said. tragedy does strike.” Larsen said the state and the tax- Sheldon said that, according to Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all who The law allows for continued payers would have to pay the full the 2019 Military Economic Impact support Post 98. health coverage to the surviving policy when the families could get a analysis, with 7,300 active duty Tickets for July ’21- June ’22 (orange) are now being sold by post spouse and dependent children of better deal out on the marketplace. members in North Dakota, 1,900 any firefighter, police officer, correc- HB 1435 is not the only bipar- transfer in and out of the state an- members. When entering our contest, you not only have a chance tions officer or emergency medical tisan bill seeking to expand fam- nually. In addition, an estimated to win cash every week but will help Post 98 support various personnel killed in the line of duty. ily benefits. HB 1278, signed by the 7,000 people are military depen- causes and events in our community. Thank You. Ista said North Dakota follows 17 governor last month, will provide dents who “bring a large economic unemployment insurance to mili- impact to the state. In the last few tary spouses who are relocating. years, that has been over $1 billion Prairie Doc® Perspectives: Delivering health care to the patient Rep. Corey Mock, D-Grand a year.” Forks, introduced the legislation The House approved the bill 87- encounters, listening to the patient in-person visit or a telehealth visit. and said it is supported by the U.S. 4, the Senate 46-1. describe symptoms and concerns What was also interesting is that it Defense Department. Burgum said in a tweet after allows doctors to obtain sufficient did not matter the age of the patient. “North Dakota is one of only two signing the bill “This is yet anoth- information to make the diagnosis Millennials and Boomers alike gave states in the country that does not er example of how we’re working By Vance before performing a physical exami- similar positive ratings to doctors allow military spouses to qualify with the military, veterans, legisla- Thompson, M.D. nation and tests. and health care facilities that provid- for unemployment insurance when tors and others to make North Da- In the old days, country doctors Experience has shown that lis- ed them the option of telehealth. they are relocating to a permanent kota more military friendly.” often cared for folks by coming to tening and diagnosis can occur via Like I tell my fellow physicians change of station,” Mock said. the patient’s homes. These house telemedicine, but can empathy oc- and health care providers, whether calls brought great relief to people cur to the point of the patient feeling in private or academic practice, or and families that needed medical at- deeply cared for? Caring is defined in training, we are here to serve the tention. as feeling or showing concern for or public. I believe telehealth is here to Nowadays, we are becoming fa- kindness to others. I feel caring for stay because the public wants it. Of- miliar with telemedicine, or health one another is one of the most im- fering both a quality telehealth net- care services provided electronically portant aspects of our life here on work visit and the more traditional via the Internet. In rural settings, Mother Earth. in-person visits gives patients the telemedicine helps provide specialty There has been significant re- choice with regards to which is best care to patients without the travel search about the telemedicine pa- for them. It also demonstrates that required for in-person visits. Access tient experience. In a 2020 landmark providers and health systems are lis- to medical care via telemedicine can study called the Press Ganey Report tening to the patient. greatly reduce costs and wait times on Telehealth more than 3.5 million Vance Thompson, M.D., an ophthal- for those in need. And, during the surveys about telemedicine were mologist surgeon in Sioux Falls, South pandemic we saw how telemedicine sent out in the United States and the Dakota, is a contributing Prairie Doc® grew tremendously, regardless of lo- results were supportive of this new columnist. He will guest host On Call cation. technology. with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A Some aspects of telemedicine are Overall, patients considered the show streaming on Facebook this Thurs- almost like being together in per- telehealth experience a positive. Pa- day at 7 p.m. central. For free and easy son. For instance, according to No- tients also felt very cared for in their access to the entire Prairie Doc® library, bel Peace Prize recipient Dr. Bernard telehealth visit and they were more visit www.prairiedoc.org and follow Lown, in about 75 percent of patient likely to refer their friends to a doc- Prairie Doc® on Facebook. tor who provided choice between an Senior Menu Check us out online at Nature’soff Best SENIOR MEALS & SERVICES Flowers & Greenhouse Monday (3) – Chicken kiev, wild rice, Kyoto vegetables, blueberry www.cavaliercountyextra.com 401 5th St. - Walhalla • 701-549-3611 muffin, fruit. www.naturesbestflowersandgreenhouse.com Tuesday (4) – Lemon pepper fish, cheesy hashbrowns, peas-n-pearl onions, yogurt/fruit. Langdon Community Drug Greenhouse Open for the Season Wednesday (5) – Roast beef/gra- 805 3rd Street • 256-3330 Saturday, May 1 vy, mashed potatoes, green beans, carrot cake, grapes. 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Frozen meals are also avail- FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED able for $4.00 each. #shoplangdon #shoplocal Page 8 – Monday, May 3, 2021 Sports Cavalier County Republican Cardinals run off five straight wins to move baseball record to 10-0 Will host Park River Area May 3 at American Legion Field By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer BOXSCORE BOXSCORE LANGDON-EDMORE-MU- LANGDON-EDMORE-MU- The Langdon-Edmore-Munich NICH 10, NICH 11, Cardinals high school baseball PEMBINA COUNTY NORTH 0 KIDDER COUNTY 1 team got busy with their schedule LEM -- 210 43 -- 10 6 0 KC -- 001 00 -- 1 4 0 when they played five games in PCN -- 000 00 -- 0 1 4 LEM -- 074 0x -- 11 7 1 five days in the latter part of April. WP -- Jack Romfo; LP -- Ty Hol- WP -- Cooper Zimmer; LP -- The Cards won two Region 4 league mquist Grant Pfaff games in that stretch, beating Pem- Highlights -- LEM: J. Romfo 8 Highlights -- LEM: Grant Romfo bina County North 10-0 on April 22 Ks, Markus Kingzett 1x3 HR 2 3x2 2B Grand Slam HR 6 RBIs, then defeating Grafton 7-2 on April RBIs, Carter Tetrault 2x3 3 RBIs, Zimmer 6 Ks 1x2 RBI, Carter Tet- 26. They also won the second game Simon Romfo 2x3 2 RBIs, Brady rault 1x3 2 RBIs, Brady Regner 11-4. The Cardinals won two games Regner 1x2 2B; PCN: Holmquist 1x2 2B RBI at a Carrington-New Rockford Jam- 8 Ks, Brodie Cluchie 1x2 boree on April 24, with a 12-0 win over Griggs County-Midkota and BOXSCORE LANGDON-EDMORE-MU- 11-1 versus Kidder County. Lang- BOXSCORE NICH 7, don-Edmore-Munich is now 10-0 LANGDON-EDMORE-MU- GRAFTON 2 on the season and are 3-0 in the Re- NICH 12, G -- 200 000 0 -- 2 4 1 Simon Romfo slides into base safely as the 2nd baseman juggles the gion 4 standings. After playing at GCC-MIDKOTA 0 LEM -- 210 103 x -- 7 9 2 ball. Photo by Larry Stokke Midway-Minto on April 29, the Car- LEM -- 105 06 -- 12 7 0 WP -- Grant Romfo; LP -- AJ Vo- dinals are set for a busy week ahead GCCM -- 000 00 -- 0 2 2 tava hosting Park River Area on May 3 WP -- Simon Romfo; LP -- James Highlights -- LEM: G. Romfo 7 then playing at Rolette-Rolla in Ro- Vollmer Ks, 2x3 2B 2 RBIs, Simon Romfo lette on May 4. They also having a Highlights -- LEM: S. Romfo 7 2x3 RBI, Jack Romfo 2x4, Mason game at Bottineau on May 7. There Ks 1x3 2RBIs, Jack Romfo 2x3 Romfo 1x4 2B 2 RBIs; G: Riley has also been a slight change in the RBI, Markus Kingzett 1x3 2 RBIs, Eide 1x3 HR 2 RBIs, Tony Villar- Cardinals schedule, as their game Cooper Zimmer 1x4 2 RBIs, Cart- eal 1x2 2B May 10 versus Pembina County er Tetrault 1x3 North has now been moved to Mu- and Mason Romfo also bringing Munich grabbed a lead they would nich. Here is a recap of their last runs with base hits. The Cardinals not relinquish. Grant also brought week of games: had seven batters hit by pitches in Goodman on a sacrifice fly in the Langdon-Edmore-Munich 10, with Brady Regner being hit three fourth, and Simon Romfo would Pembina County North 0 (5 In- times. have a run-scoring hit in a three-run nings) On the mound, Simon Romfo sixth. The Cardinals were supposed pitched four shutout innings, strik- Grant Romfo would settle down to play the Grizzlies in Cavalier, ing out seven batters and allow- after giving up those early two runs. but the Cavalier diamond was too ing just two hits. Kingzett came He retired 10 batters in a row at one wet with frost coming out of the on and closed out the game in the point of the contest and struck out ground, so the game was moved to fifth. James Vollmer took the loss seven Grafton batters while giving Langdon. The Cards got going right for GCC-Midkota. up four hits, going the distance in a away in the top of the first inning Langdon-Edmore-Munich 11, seven-inning win. AJ Votava struck as Simon Romfo hit an RBI double, Kidder County 1 (5 Innings) six batters in five innings and took Carter Tetrault gets his foot on the bag before the first baseman can get and he later came in to score on a In the win over the Kidder the loss for the Spoilers. sacrifice fly by Jack Romfo. County in a game at New Rock- the ball in his glove. Photo by Larry Stokke Jack was on the mound for Lang- ford, Grant Romfo took center stage don-Edmore-Munich and was on- for the Cards at the plate. He hit a point, allowing just one single in the double in the first inning, then after second inning. He struck out eight Brady Regner doubled and Markus batters to get the win. Kingzett and Carter Tetrualt each The Cards would add another singled, Grant roped another dou- run in the second inning on a dou- ble to left to bring in both runs. He ble by Carter Tetrualt, who then also capped off a huge game by smash- had a two-run single in the fourth. ing a grand slam home run in the Markus Kingzett put an exclama- third inning that went way out of tion point on the win with a 2-run the park over the left field fence. homer to center field, which was the Cooper Zimmer had more than Cardinals first home run as a team enough run support on the mound. this season. He struck out six batters and al- Ty Holmquist took the loss on lowed just one earned run on four the mound for PCN, although he hits in five innings. Brady Regner did strike out eight hitters. Brady had a double and an RBI in the win, Regner had a double for Langdon- while Tetrault finished with a hit Edmore-Munich. and two runs batted in. Langdon-Edmore-Munich 12, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 7, GCC-Midkota 0 (5 Innings) Grafton 2 The Carrington-New Rock- In the last game of their busy run, ford Jamboree was supposed to the Cardinals hosted Grafton, in a be played over two days, but the game that could mean a lot as far as weather cut it down to a one-day who will get the top seed for the Re- Mason Romfo waits for the Grafton player befoer tagging him out in the Cards win. Photo by Larry Stokke event on April 24. The Cardinals gion 4 Tournament. played their first of two games in The Spoilers made a strong state- Carrington against Griggs County ment right away in the first inning. Central-Midkota. After Tucker Satterlund singled to The Cards went right to work- left, Riley Eide came up and clob- Jake’s take on sports Carter Tetrault singled and later bered a pitch from Grant Romfo and coaches Jane Hart and Rich Olson, in Jamestown June 3-5. scored on a wild pitch to open the hit a home run to centerfield, which By who have arranged these meets Langdon to host grade school scoring in the top of the first. Lang- gave Grafton an early 2-0 lead. Jake Kulland many times, and they both set ev- girls basketball camp May 17-20; don-Edmore-Munich broke things But the Cardinals would respond erything up perfectly. run by many former area players open in the top of the third, bring- when Mason Romfo came up in There is a junior high track meet Langdon-Edmore-Munich Car- ing five runs across the plate. Simon the bottom of the inning and hit a A 15-team Langdon track meet coming up on May 4, and they are dinals head girls basketball coach Romfo had a run-scoring single and clutch two-run double to right cen- goes very smoothly expecting at least 15 teams for that Rob Scherr tells us that the Lady Markus Kingzett a two-run double ter that brought in Grant and Simon Let's start this week by giving a as well. More volunteers are need- Cards program is planning on hav- in the inning. They put things away Romfo to tie the game. Grant would HUGE shout out to everyone that ed that day, and if you can lend a ing a grade school girls camp run- in the top of the fifth. Cooper Zim- double in the second to plate Gage helped run one of the biggest track hand, just contact Langdon High ning May 17-20 at the Langdon mer had a two-run single, with Jack Goodman, and Langdon-Edmore- meets ever to be held in Langdon on School. Activity Center and Langdon High April 22. It had been a slow start And while we are on the subject School. It's for girls in grades 1-6 weather-wise to the track and field of track, congratulations to Cardi- and is just $40 for all four days. season, so the first really nice day of nals Lexi Olson and Heather Oke- This camp is unique in the fact the spring found 15 (!) teams enter- son on both qualifying for the State that Coach Scherr and Coach Mor- ing the Langdon Invitational Track Track Meet in the 200-meter run and gan Titus of the Cardinals are camp Meet. the discus, respectively. directors, but they have some great It was quite the spectacle seeing Unbeaten Cardinals baseball staff members that will be there as so many athletes all over the place team set for a home game with well. Leading off is Fallyn Freije, and school buses as far as the eye Park River on May 3 who is a former MVP of the Big Sky could see. The event and the day The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Conference in women's basketball, were handled very well, and that Cardinals high school baseball team and is currently a profession player is due to the many volunteers help- has had a great year, as they are un- in Europe. Also on staff will be for- ing with a variety of events. If we beaten through their first 10 games. mer All-State Cardinals player Cal- named them here, this column The team is trying to get to a State lie Ronningen, current Dakota State would fill the paper, but they know High School Baseball Tournament, College player Kaitlynn Scherr, and who they are. The concession stand which would be their first appear- Kaylee Lowery, the Region 4 Senior was so busy, they literally ran out of ance since 2006 when they took Athlete of the Year, who recently everything. second. The first step towards that just got selected to the Lions All- Making all this work are Lang- goal would be to get the top seed Star Basketball team. Along with don-Edmore-Munich head track in the Region 4 Tournament, and those talented athletes will be mem- another game to get to that point bers of the Lady Cards high school Send a will be when they host the Park team. River Area Aggies on May 3. The To get your child signed up, con- Gift Renew your Boys Golf Results top seed for the regular season also tact Coach Titus at the Langdon Ele- Grafton Golf Course - April 22 gets the honor of hosting the Region mentary School or call or text Coach Subscription Team took 4th place Tourney, which will be held the last Scherr at 701-360-0384. It sounds to your Subscription Alex Gellner 90 week in May. The State Tournament like this will be a camp that will Ethan Kram 93 will be held at Jack Brown Stadium help young girls basketball players friends! Rudy Moser 94 for years to come. Today! Daniel Hart 96 Langdon Country Club Men's Reese Hoffarth 107 Girls Golf Results League at little more than two Tyler Kram 108 Grafton Golf Course - April 26 weeks away Arianna Haraseth 104 Let's leave you with a reminder Halle Jabs 114 that Tuesday Men's Golf League is Morgan Thielbar 118 starting soon at the Langdon Coun- Girls Golf Results Lauren Gendron 114 try Club. You still have plenty of Larimore Golf Course - April 22 Morgan Freije 144 time to sign up your 2-Man team Team took 2nd place Ashley Perry 143 if you haven't done so already. To Taryn Romfo 115 get that done, just call or text Randy Name: Claire Hiltner 136 REPUBLICAN Gracie Christianson 117 Rylee Medbery 152 Hill at 701-370-1118. Wednesday Address: Arianna Haraseth 119 SUBSCRIPTION City: State: Zip: Women's League will begin the Olivia Christianson 121 Team scores: first week of June, and to sign up Annual In Trade Area – $41.00 Please start my subscription. Enclosed is my payment of: $ Please mail check or money order to: Lauren Gendron 131 Grafton 363 your 2-woman team, contact Jenny Annual In North Dakota – $47.00 Cavalier County Republican • 618 3rd St., Langon ND 58249 Halle Jabs 132 Langdon 450 Romfo at 701-370-0098. Morgan Thielbar 136 Annual Out of State – $58.00 For more information, call 701-256-5311 Park River 459 "See ya!" next week! (on 1&2 year subs) Ashley Perry 155 Over 65? SAVE $3 or email our Publisher at [email protected] Minto 517 Cavalier County Republican Sports Monday, May 3, 2021 – Page 9 Langdon Area Varsity Girls Track Langdon Invite – April 22 Performers of the Meet Lexis Olson - SQ in the 300 Hurdles & 22 points. Place Name Event Time 1 Lexis Olson 300H 48.9 1 Lexis Olson 200m 26.2 SQ, PB 1 Cora Badding LJ 15’5.75” 1 Cora Badding TJ 32’7.5” SB 1 Meredith Romfo Jav 105’6” PB 1 Heather Okeson Disc 109'11.5" PB 2 Alexa Schneider PV 8'6" PB 2 Cora Badding, Sara Nelson Rebekah Wells, Lexis Olson 1600 relay 4:36.34 3 Marlee Hetletved 100H 17.64 PB 3 Jalynn Swanson TJ 32'2.5" PB 4 Mykei Anderson SP 30'2" 4 McKenna Schneider, Marlee Hetletved Rebekah Wells, Raelyn Klindt 400 relay 55.74 5 Marlee Hetletved 300H 53.75 5 Marlee Hetletved LJ 14'10" PB 5 Sarah Nelson HJ 4'7" T5 Lexi Bata PV 7'0" T5 Sarah Nelson PV 7'0" 6 Raelyn Klindt HJ 4'5" Mckenna Schneider hands off the batton to Cora Badding along with Isabelle Olson and Meredith Romfo 6 Kate Sillers, Lauren Baril took home 2nd place in the 800 relay in Hillsboro. Photo by Larry Stokke Jane Sillers, Mikela Olson 3200 relay 12:00.50 8 Jane Sillers 1600m 6:31.20 8 Lauren Baril 400m 1:07.9 PB= Personal Best, SB= Season Best, SQ= State Qualifier Langdon Area Varsity Girls Track HCV Invite – April 24 Performer of the Meet Meredith Romfo - 3 personal bests in a row in javelin. Place Name Event Time 1 Lexis Olson 300H 49.98 1 Meredith Romfo Jav 106’3” PB 2 Cora Badding LJ 15’5” 2 Cora Badding TJ 31’9.5” 2 Heather Okeson Disc 105’2” 2 Alexa Schneider PV 8’0” 3 Jalynn Swanson TJ 31’9.5” 3 McKenna Schneider, Lexis Olson Rebekah Wells, Meredith Romfo 800 relay 1:55.55 SB 4 McKenna Schneider, Lexis Olson Rebekah Wells, Raelyn Klindt 400 relay 54.35 SB 5 Lexi Bata PV 7’6” SB 6 Sarah Nelson, Lauren Baril Jane Sillers, Kate Sillers 3200 relay 11:43 6 Lauren Baril, Tallia Johnston Isabelle Olson, Drew Rostvet 1600 relay 4:48.76 PB= Personal Best, SB= Season Best, SQ= State Qualifier Trucker Regner takes the handoff from Skyler Fincher. Photo by Larry Stokke. Langdon Area Varsity Girls Track PCN Invite – April 27 Performers of the Meet Lexis Olson - 4 1st places. Place Name Event Time 1 Lexis Olson 300H 47.59 SQ, SB 1 Lexis Olson 100m 13.00 SB 1 Lexis Olson 200m 27.06 1 Lexis Olson 400m 1:04.28 1 Rebekah Wells 100m 17.50 SB 1 Cora Badding TJ 33’4” SB 1 Meredith Romfo Jav 101’3” 1 Heather Okeson Disc 110’7” SQ, PB 1 Mykei Anderson SP 31’1” SB 2 Rebekah Wells 300H 53.12 SB 2 Marlee Hetletved 100H 17.75 2 Cora Badding LJ 15’1” 2 Jalynn Swanson TJ 32’6.5” PB 2 Sarah Nelson HJ 4’7” 2 Sarah Nelson PV 7’0” 2 McKenna Schneider, Cora Badding Isabelle Olson, Meredith Romfo 800 relay 1:56.24 2 McKenna Schneider, Marlee Hetletved Rebekah Wells, Raelyn Klindt 400 relay 54.34 SB Sarah Nelson cleared the bar with a jump of 4' 7" for a 2nd place finish. Photo by Larry Stokke 3 Sarah Nelson 300H 54.60 PB 3 Cora Badding 400m 1:07.18 3 Jane Sillers 3200m 13:54.65 3 Lexi Bata PV 6’6” 3 Sarah Nelson, Lauren Baril Check us Isabelle Olson, Raelyn Klindt 1600 relay 4:37.15 4 Marlee Hetletved 300H 54.62 5 Raelyn Klindt HJ 47 SB out online 5 Kate Sillers 1600m 6:18.31 SB 6 Lauren Baril 800m 2:50.05 8 Rebekah Wells 200m 29.03 PB at PB= Personal Best, SB= Season Best, SQ= State Qualifier www. Langdon Area Varsity Boys Track Pembina Co. – April 27 cavalier Athletes of the Meet was Zack Rostvet & Tucker Regner. Place Name Event Time 1 Skyler Fincher, Tucker Regner county Keenan Kalhagen, Zack Rostvet 4x100 50.53 1 Tucker Regner 110HH 19.40 PB 1 Mason Christianson 3200 11:24.78 PB extra.com 1 Tucker Regner PV 11-0 PB 5 Zack Rostvet 100m 12.09 PB 5 Zack Rostvet 200m 25.24 6 Skyler Fincher SP 35-9.5 PB 7 Ben Girodat Disc 97-7 PB = Personal Best

Mykei Anderson had a 1st place finish and a season best throw of 31' 1" in the shot put at the Cavalier meet on April 27. Photo by Larry Stokke Langdon Area Varsity Boys Track Langdon Area Varsity Boys Track Hillsboro-Central Valley Cardinal Invite – April 22 Athlete of the Meet was Tucker Regner. Invite – April 24 Place Name Event Time Athlete of the Meet was 1 Tucker Regner 110HH 19.9 Brock Freer. 2 Tucker Regner PV 10-6 Place Name 3 Skyler Fincher, Tucker Regner Event Time Keenan Kalhagen, Zack Rostvet 4x200 1:46.4 SB 4 Tucker Regner 5 Ben Girodat Discus 103-8.5 PV 10’6” 5 Evan Hall, Cody Amble 6 Tucker Regner, Cody Amble, Tanner McDonald, Miles Fincher 4x100 50.4 Tanner McDonald, Zack Rostvet 5 Brock Freer, Jacob Sanders 4x100 49.8 SB Reed Scherr, Evan Hal 4x400 4:39.10 7 Evan Hall, Cody Amble, 6 Mason Christianson 3200 11:32.0 PB, SB Tanner McDonald, Miles Fincher 7 Cody Amble LJ 17-2 PB, SB 4x200 1:46.78 SB 7 Tucker Regner 300IH 49.6 8 Brock Freer T7 Zack Rostvet 100m 12.20 PB 3200m 11:15.26 PB T7 Cody Amble 100m 12.20 PB Skyler Fincher showing total intensity in the shot put event in Cavalier. PB = Personal Best, PB = Personal Best, SB= Season Best Photo by Larry Stokke SB= Season Best Page 10 – Monday, May 3, 2021 Agriculture Cavalier County Republican Dakota Gardener: Protecting your NDSU Extension Notes By Katie Henry tassium. They even have some iron. the fruit to help nourish your body. vegetable garden from pesky rabbits One thing I appreciate about straw- NDSU Extension “Strawberries” vegetables include onions, garlic, NDSU Extension Family and Com- berries is the sweet flavor they have publication H16 is a publication By Esther McGin- corn, asparagus, potatoes, tomatoes, while having a lower glycemic in- that may be helpful in beginning nis, Horticulturist rhubarb, cucumbers and squash. munity Wellness Agent dex, which means they don’t cause and maintaining a strawberry patch NDSU Extension Keep in mind that no plant is com- a spike in blood glucose levels. of your own. Visit our website at pletely safe because individual rab- Fresh Strawberry Season The best eyecatcher for me in They only contain about 55 calories https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/exten- As a child, I used to feel great sym- bits have their own taste preferences per cup, so they make for a great sion to look for more information and may be desperate for food, de- the grocery store or garden are the pathy for fluffy little Peter Rabbit in berries. Every time I see the bright snack as well as meal-time addition. on strawberry patches or recipes. his battle to obtain Mr. McGregor’s pending upon the time of year. I once There have been some questions You can also go to https://www. planted a row of stinky marigolds red color of strawberries, especially, prized lettuce. I instantly feel joy and my mouth that have come into the office about ag.ndsu.edu/nourishyourbody As an adult growing a vegetable around my garden to test whether the strawberries and their exposure to and https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ plants could serve as a deterrent. The starts to water. It’s the beginning garden as well as costly ornamental of the season for strawberries, and pesticides. Pesticide residue will familytable to sign up for Nourish plants, my sympathies have changed. rabbits in my area thought the mari- typically be present on strawber- Your Body and The Family Table gold flowers were a gourmet treat! grocery stores have already begun Nothing is more devastating than to have fresher berries at lower pric- ries, as consumers want to see beau- newsletters that include informa- discovering that a row of young pea The vast majority of rabbit repel- tiful, perfect fruit, and pesticides are tion about strawberries and other lents cannot be applied directly to es to reflect that. It won’t be long shoots has been clipped to the ground before fresh berries become ripe in often a part of that process. It’s best important health-related topics. If overnight. vegetables or other edible crops. to thoroughly wash them under you would like hard copies of any These repellents coat the foliage and our gardens, as well. What are your options? There is nothing better than the cold, running water before consum- of these publications, or have ques- When it comes to your vegetable stems with hot pepper, putrefied ing. Soaking is not recommended, tions please stop in our office at eggs, predator urine or other chemi- fresh smell of the strawberry patch garden, consider elevating the height. on a warm, sunny day. That time as it is best to flush the pesticides the Cavalier County Courthouse, Raised garden beds can place those cals that make the plants taste or away from the fruit. The FDA (Food call our office (256-2560), or email smell foul. They are suitable for land- will probably be here by mid-June succulent vegetables beyond the for early bearing strawberries. We and Drug Administration) does [email protected]. reach of rabbits. scape plants and not for plants that not recommend washing fruits and One recipe that is worth a try is: will be consumed by humans. started our patch of berries by Surprisingly, rabbits have a limited transplanting some plants from vegetables with soap, detergent, or Strawberry Italian Ice vertical jump height. A raised garden If using a repellent that is not la- commercial produce wash of any This healthy recipe comes from beled for edible plants, consider my husband’s grandmother’s gar- bed of 24 inches or higher is sufficient den many years ago. My mother- kind. Simply place the strawberries NDSU Extension. to deter cottontail rabbits. If jackrab- spraying the odor repellent on the soil in a colander and rinse under the Ingredients around the perimeter of the plants in-law has lovingly taken care of it bits (or the mythical jackalope) are for several years. She has been gra- running water. ¾ c. thawed 100% apple juice the problem, the raised bed should be rather than on the vegetables that Once washed, they can be en- from concentrate you will consume. When in doubt, cious enough to let us pick as many at least 36 inches high. Your back will berries as we like. A few years ago, joyed fresh or used in a recipe such 1-3 Tbsp. lemon juice thank you for the raised bed! thoroughly read the label. as a savory salsa for chicken or fish, 2 pt. fresh strawberries, hulled Finally, make your yard an inhos- I froze 9 gallons of strawberries on If you have an in-ground gar- top of all she picked and all we ate added to a waffle bowl parfait, as and halved den, fine-mesh fencing is the best pitable place for rabbits. Fill in exist- part of the berries in a slow cooker Fresh mint, optional ing burrows. American rabbits do not fresh. It was an amazing year. The bet. Those cute baby rabbits have no patch has not only been a source of berry cobbler, or even made into Directions problems squeezing through a chain dig burrows but rather utilize aban- a strawberry Italian ice. Any way In a blender, combine the apple doned dens from other mammals. sweetness for us to fill our bellies link fence. One-inch mesh such as with, it’s also been a source of enjoy- you consume the strawberries, they juice concentrate, lemon juice and chicken wire is small enough to deter Eliminate debris and brush piles. If will help satisfy your sweet tooth strawberries; cover and process un- you have rabbits nesting under your ment of nature. Last year, a bunny the smallest rabbit. made a hiding spot in it, and a little in a delicious and nutritious way. til blended. Pour into an ungreased Make sure that the bottom of the deck, consider enclosing the area. And, if you don’t have time to con- 8-inch-square dish. Cover and Don’t feel bad if you feel more in wren made a nest full of tiny eggs. I fence is snug to the ground or better am grateful for my mother-in-law’s sume all of the fresh strawberries freeze for 1½ to two hours or un- yet, buried a few inches to deter the common with Mr. McGregor than you have on hand, they are very til partially set. Spoon into a large with Peter Rabbit. We adults just dedication to the strawberry patch. most determined rabbit. If you have Strawberries are not only beau- simple to freeze. All you need is to bowl; beat on medium speed for a chain link fence, you can line the want to be able to harvest the fruits pack them in plastic freezer contain- one to two minutes. Return to dish; of our labor. tiful but also little powerhouses of bottom with chicken wire to make it nutrition. They are full of antioxi- ers, label with the date, and freeze. freeze for two to three hours or un- rabbit-proof. For more information about gar- If you would like to make sure they til firm. Remove from the freezer dening, contact your local NDSU Ex- dants, like vitamin C, which help Rabbits love tender leaves such as protect our body cells from damage don’t stick together, you can freeze 10 minutes before serving. Garnish lettuce and spinach. If you can fence tension agent. Find the Extension of- them individually on a tray and with mint if desired. fice for your county at https://www. that could lead to cardiovascular only a portion of your garden, grow disease and cancer. It is best to eat then pack them in the freezer con- Makes 10 (½-cup) servings. Each vegetables that are less palatable in ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory/ tainers. Frozen strawberries can be serving has 45 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g counties. strawberries whole or immediately the unfenced area. Less preferred after cutting them, as some of the used in many ways and are even protein, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber antioxidants are lost after cutting. delicious plain when still in a frosty and 0 mg sodium. Some other important nutrition state. No matter how you choose to facts to note are that strawberries NDSU Extension has a wealth of consume strawberries, enjoy the are high in water and also provide a information about growing straw- fresh strawberry season! good source of fiber, folate, and po- berries and taking care of your strawberry patch, as well as using

NDSU Extension Notes Anitha Chirumamilla are updating their recommenda- velop into viable soybean plants. Ag & Natural tions for establishing soybean Assuming 8% of PLS do not result Resources Agent stands. Their long-term recommen- in established plants across North Cavalier County dation has been 150,000 plants per Dakota, and using 170,000 PLS per Extension acre across row spacings. acre, about 155,000 plants per acre Soybean Planting Rate, Row In 2020, Greg Endres and Hans would be expected to maximize Spacing Recommendations Up- Kandel, NDSU Extension agrono- yield. Within regions, optimum dated mists, compiled and evaluated data yield occurred with 180,000 and The new recommendations provide a from 37 NDSU trials conducted about 140,000 PLS per acre in east- more precise guide for establishing soy- during 2008 through 2019 across ern and western North Dakota, re- bean stands. the state. spectively. “The objective was to provide a • Across North Dakota or by more precise guide for establishing regions, narrow rows (less than 15 soybean stands, using seed yield inches) consistently provided great- response data among regions in the est soybean yield. state, based on the combination of Factor Combination (by regions) planting rates and row spacings,” • In eastern North Dakota, the Endres says. combination of narrow rows (12 This work resulted in the NDSU to 14 inches) and planting rates of Extension publication “Soybean Re- about 170,000 PLS per acre pro- sponse to Planting Rates and Row vided optimum yield. If planting in Spacings in North Dakota” (A1961). wide rows (24 to 30 inches), plant- It’s available at https://tinyurl. ing rates to reach the optimum yield were about 190,000 PLS per acre. • In western North Dakota, the combination of narrow rows (7 to 10 inches) and planting rates of about 150,000 PLS per acre provided opti- mum yield. “Note that the recommended planting rates are for optimum yield,” Kandel says. “Economic yield also must be considered based on seed costs and soybean market Estimated Soybean Plant Stands in com/9kzey2pj. prices.” North Dakota Here is a summary of the re- NDSU Agriculture Communica- NDSU Extension agronomists have search data: tion - April 26, 2021 been compiling and evaluating data Individual Factors Source: Greg Endres, 701-652-2951, on soybean planting rates and/or row •Across North Dakota and row [email protected] spacing. (NDSU photo) spacings, the planting rate of about Source: Hans Kandel, 701-231- Following years of field research 170,000 pure live seeds (PLS) per 8135, [email protected] on soybean planting rates and/or acre optimized soybean seed yield. Editor: Ellen Crawford, 701-231- row spacing, North Dakota State In eastern North Dakota trials, 8% 5391, [email protected] University Extension agronomists of planted PLS per acre did not de- SEED FOR SALE Peas Soybeans Canola Check us out online at Jetset ND17009 CS 4000 LL www.cavaliercountyextra.com AC Agassiz CS 2600 CR-T AAC Carver CS 2700 CL CDC Spectrum CS 2500 CL ATTENTION! CS 2300 RR Markets CANADA THISTLE and LEAFY SPURGE Winter Wheat ...... 6.12 Wheat CS 2100 RR CONTROL Hard Spring Wheat ...... 6.97 Prosper Feed Barley ...... 3.50 The Cavalier County Weed Board is taking orders for Soybeans ...... 14.54 Faller Oats biological weed control which will be available this Canola ...... 33.15 Ms- Baracuda CS Camden summer. The biological control will be Stem Weevils for Bolles Canada Thistle and Leafy Spurge Flea Beetles. There is We also offer pulse seed cleaning, a limited supply, so each qualified participant is limited Weather treating and inoculant. to two releases per parcel of land and must be located H L P within Cavalier County. Additional containers of Fri., April 23 62 22 0 Saturday 35 14 0 insects may be purchased at an additional cost. Sunday 44 32 0 Ryan Seed Interested parties should contact the Monday 45 15 0 Cavalier County Weed Board at (701) 370-8927 or at Tuesday 50 30 0 701-256-5926 or 701-370-1933 Wednesday 63 36 0 [email protected] [email protected] by June 1, 2021 to secure availability. Thursday 61 21 T Cavalier County Republican Monday, May 3, 2021 – Page 11

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It would be a violation District 10 held their reorgani- of rights, though, to tell a business zational meeting on April 17, 2021, Early April 2021 owner he could not require masks at FrostFire. Over 90 were in atten- REPUBLICAN SUBSCRIPTION We are definitely in the third pe- and the like to be worn by people dance, eating lunch, reviewing past Annual In Trade Area – $41.00 riod of the sixty-seventh session of Annual In North Dakota – $47.00 entering his property. Not everyone meetings, talking over business and the ND Legislature. We are voting Annual Out of State – $58.00 will be happy, no matter what is de- electing officers. Senator Myrdal, Over 65? SAVE $3 (on 1&2 year subs) now on any changes made to House cided. We will try to treat everyone Rep. Monson and I each received a Name: bills by the Senate, finishing votes Address: fairly. I believe it is better to pass small granite copy of the Ten Com- on the stragglers out of committee City: State: Zip: laws that protect us from each other mandments as a “thank you” for Please start my subscription. Enclosed is my payment of: $ and conference committees will be Please mail check or money order to: instead of trying to protect people supporting a bill that allows schools Cavalier County Republican • 618 3rd St., Langon ND 58249 in full swing as you read this. Di- from themselves. to post them among other docu- saster declaration limits, mask man- Late April 2021 ments of historical significance for dates, vaccines, have certainly dom- The governor vetoed 3 bills and the USA. Thanks for the beautiful inated the discussion many times. the House overrode two of them. gift! Summons There are a number of differing SUMMONS exclusive of the day of service. If The bill to disallow transgender I intended to get this out sooner opinions concerning masks and STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, you fail to do so, judgment by de- boys from participating as girls in but hopefully I will get some out social distancing. I was in for a COUNTY OF CAVALIER, IN DIS- fault will be taken against you for girls’ sports was one of the bills the after the session is done. We’ll be checkup and while visiting with my TRICT COURT, NORTHEAST JU- the relief demanded in the Com- governor vetoed and the House picking our interim committee pref- doctor he noted how they had not DICIAL DISTRICT plaint. overrode. Unfortunately, the Sen- erences once we find out what stud- had to deal with the normal viruses Steven E. Bryan and Leilani K. NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL ate didn’t override the governor’s ies will be chosen. I’ll try to keep and/or common illnesses, which Bryan fka Leilani Baker, CLAIM action so the bill will not be imple- you informed on that, too. Thanks. he attributed to the precautions im- Plaintiffs The substance of this action is mented. vs. to Quiet Title in the above-named plemented due to covid-19. I don’t Vivan R. Crawford and Rose Mul- Plaintiffs, in the following described larky, and such other persons real property: Legislative Update known and unknown who may The South Four Feet and Six Inch- claim an interest in the property es (S. 4’6”) of the East Ninety Feet common sense legislation. us all to do face to face process. described herein, and Six Inches (E. 90’6”) of Lot One Most of the bills remaining re- When this bill came back for a final Defendants (1), in Block Nine (9), of Mooney lates to budget issues and with the Senate vote I voted against it as it THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA and McHugh’s Second Addition to mass amount of funding coming had nothing left but issues not ger- TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFEN- the City of Langdon. from the federal government via mane to the original bill. It is totally DANTS: Dated this the 19th day of April, the Jobs Act without the final rules sad to me that the one thing people You are hereby summoned and 2021. on how these funds must, and I asked the Legislature to accomplish required to appear and defend R. Scott Stewart - I.D. #3691 mean must, be spent, things are in- was to make sure we would come against the Complaint in this action, Attorney for the Plaintiffs Senator Janne Myrdal teresting to say the least. Townships into Session during an extended which is herewith served upon you, 306 – 9th Avenue – P.O. Box 151 R – District 10 will get the monies we fought for emergency as we saw this past year. by serving upon the undersigned Langdon, ND 58249-0151 [email protected] it looks like, so that is good. K- 12 SB2124 would have done that, and an Answer or other proper response T(701) 256-2851/F(701) 256-2852 701-331-0946 schools will definitely be getting was a Senate collaborative bill that within twenty (20) days after the A26,My3,10 Well, it is the roller coaster time huge extra funding through the passed 40-7, veto proof, a couple service of this Summons upon you, ______of Session as is usual in the last federal provisions. Many states are of months ago. Why some in the couple of weeks of its duration. So, using bonding bills as the interest House failed to even get a vote it is with a bit of hesitancy I sub- rates are low and locked in long on this language is grievous to be term. It is difficult under this - cur frank. We will certainly have emer- NoticeNOTICE TO to CREDITORS CreditorsIrene Alice Roe a/k/a Irene A. Roe mit this report as what I share may rent administration to read fiscally gencies in the future where the ex- IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF a/k/a Irene Roe, Deceased. have flip flopped before you even into the future, especially with its’ ecutive branch needs our assistance CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN read it. But I think it important for disdain for ND agriculture and en- and input. NORTH DAKOTA that the undersigned has been ap- all to see how the process works, ergy development. The ND Depart- SB2041 that dealt with tax ex- In the Matter of the Estate of Den- pointed personal representative of or does not work, as final decisions ment of Transportation is concerned emption for grain and potato stor- nis Roger MacDonald, Deceased. the above estate. All persons hav- are made. Most bills are passed about the availability of product for age facilities was turned to a study NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ing claims against the said deceased and most signed by the governor, our infrastructure projects around in the House, again a disappoint- that the undersigned has been ap- are required to present their claims but you have likely also seen the the state as ND has to import from ment. I offered amendments on pointed Personal Representative of within three (3) months after the news on his vetoes. This week we out of state most of it, and there are the House side to assist our potato the above estate. All persons hav- date of the first publication of this overrode one veto in the senate but fears of nationwide shortage. This growers specifically, but none made ing claims against the said deceased notice or said claims will be for- failed to override another. HB1323 has an urgency that will affect what it through. Hopefully we will see are required to present their claims ever barred, except that the claim dealt with mask mandates made by we budget for and the bonding we some answers in the interim study. within three months after the date of any creditor to whom said per- a statewide official and overwhelm- have passed. I am happy that my sponsored of the first publication of this notice sonal representative mails a copy of ingly people wanted us to override A resolution that may not have SB2137 relating to a sales and use or said claims will be forever barred. this notice shall not be barred until the veto on this bill which we did. gained much attention passed both tax exemption for enterprise in- Claims must either be presented to three (3) months after the date of HB1298 dealt with Title IX, women chambers. It urges the Legislative formation technology equipment the Personal Representative of the such mailing. Claims must either and girl’s right to the level playing Management consider studying the and computer software purchased estate: Robert MacDonald, 401 15th be presented to the personal repre- field in sports. I find it appalling apportionment of voting rights in for use in a qualified data center is Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249, or sentative of the estate at: Nicholette that we even have to introduce such relation to a voter’s ability to ap- now signed by the Governor. This filed with the Court. A. Roe, 2708 Highwood Drive, Mis- laws. It is scientific and pure com- prove or protest a tax increase, bond could have a huge impact all across Dated this 22nd day of January, soula, MT 59803; or filed with the mon sense and over 50 years of hard issuance, or the formation of an im- our state and especially in Cavalier 2021. court of this County. fought battles by women to have provement district and whether the County project for private invest- Robert MacDonald Dated this 16th day of April, their own athletic opportunities. current manner of apportioning ment in the Nekoma Mickelsen site. 401 15th Avenue, 2021. To train and work to excel in their voting rights is equitable and ap- As I write this update we are be- Langdon, ND 58249 Nicholette A. Roe sport of their choice and to grow propriate. One person one vote is ing told the Session may go as long Personal Representative Personal Representative in leaderships skills and potential certainly right for elections in gen- as April 28, but alas by the time you Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. 2708 Highwood Drive gain of college scholarships is a eral elections, but should this also read this that date has likely passed 908 Thrid Street Missoula, MT 59803 right that should not be infringed be true when it comes to local as- and many of our decisions have Langdon, ND 58249 Lawrence D. DuBois (10#03563) on. The veto was based on the belief sessment or bonding votes? An in- been made. I promise to report on Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Per- FOR: Fleming, DuBois & Fleming, that the ND High School Activities teresting study for sure. this in the coming weeks. Another sonal Representative PLLP Association has policies that is suf- SB2124 which I sponsored deal- quick observation is that the state- First publication on the 19th day Attorneys at Law ficient. My argument is that they ing with the duration of an Execu- wide media seems to mostly report of April, 2021. P.O. Box 633 are an association and their policies tive branch’s emergency orders and on “sexy” stories which are usually A19,26,My3 Cavalier, North Dakota 58220-0633 can change at any moment AND how the legislature should be en- social controversial issues, yet here ______email: [email protected] their policy is deeply flawed and gaged in such was complete “hog at the Legislature those issues are a Attorney for the Personal Represen- just politically convenient and does housed”, aka destroyed, in the small, although important, percent- NOTICE TO CREDITORS tative nothing to protect our young wom- House Human Services committee. age of what we deal with. Thankful IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF First publication on the 26th day en. We sadly failed to override the Too much behind the scenes deals for local weekly newspapers that CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF of April, 2021. veto on this bill. Thank you for the sadly. I am not naïve nor ignorant actually cover a fuller picture of all NORTH DAKOTA A26,My3,10 overwhelming amount of emails of such of course, yet always urge of our lives. In the Matter of the Estate of ______and phone calls in support of this Langdon City Commission Proceedings Langdon City Commission report. Have reached out to Quam re- New Business: NY______1,729.99 Regular Meeting Sanitation – T. Beauchamp stated garding the corrective work walk- Vehicle Ordinance – J. Nowatz- FERGUSON WATERWORKS April 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. the summer hours for the transfer through, date has not yet been set. ki inquired the Commission’s #2516______305.42 Members present Jerry Nowatz- station will start Saturday and will Jedd has indicated that he is look- thoughts of his efforts being put JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL______ki, Lawrence Henry, Jim Radem- be open four days a week now. An- ing at dates in second week of May into this ordinance. The commis- ______1,601.42 acher, Darin Kaercher and Susan other load of cardboard is lined up right now. sion all agreed they want our City LANGDON BEAUTIFICATION Fay Crockett. Also, present Jeff for Thursday and will be cleaned Phase 2 – Sewer, Water, Storm cleaned up of abandoned vehicles COMMITTEE______263.43 Hiller, Jason Busse, Chelsea Graber, out for a while. Got a variance to Water Improvements – RD Project and welcomed his efforts. LAWRENCE HENRY______24.50 Tom Beauchamp, Gary Bimler, Barb burn permit; obviously, we are not (Spruce Valley) The additional work Severance Agreement/Easement MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH Crockett, Greg Fetsch, Jon Metzger, burning now but it is there if need- added this spring is anticipated to – Q. Wenzel explained this agree- CHEMICAL______3,734.82 and Quentin Wenzel – City Attor- ed. be constructed in July. This is not a ment between Ryan Howatt build- MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES_ ney, and RoxAnne Hoffarth. Activity Center – C. Graber re- firm date at this point, but it is what ing a new airport hangar on City ______898.99 J. Nowatzki called the meeting ported that donations are coming they are thinking as of today. property at the airport. This would NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER_ to order and led everyone into the in for the floor project. She has been Other – Old Water Treatment state that if Howatt defaulted with ______17,112.12 Pledge of Allegiance. painting the lower level of the walls. Building – Rural Development has bank that they could take the build- OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR Approval of Minutes: L. Henry S. Crockett stated she has a good responded back that if the funds are ing but not the property. D. Kaerch- ______800.00 made the motion to approve the bid for the top portion of the walls. used by September 21, 2021, there er made the motion to approve the ON THE RUN SERVICE_____ 20.00 minutes from regular meeting Police – G. Fetsch reported they are funds available for demolition, agreement, seconded by S. Crock- RICARD PLUMBING, HEATING & on April26, 2021 seconded by J. are fully staffed we have dispatch/ since it is within the scope of the ett. All members voted in favor. COOLING______385.78 Rademacher. All members voted in correctional officers training now. original project. S. Crocket made Watch for Children signs – It has ROXANNE HOFFARTH____ 393.64 favor. We had a state jail inspection last the motion to authorize Moore been asked that watch for children SHARE CORPORATION (ATTN Additions to Agenda: Multiple week and that went well. We have Engineering to put together a bid signs be put at 6th Street and 17th A.R.)______3,446.60 Commercial Utility accounts. Gun been taking women because all jails package to comply with RD re- Avenue. The commission agreed UNITED COMMUNICATIONS___ Range usage. are full of women; this works hav- quirements and timeframe for the this would be favorable. ______10,926.06 Correspondence: ing women as correctional officers. purpose of the demolition of the old Building Permits - #5147 Jody PAYROLL & LIAB.______304.50 Department Reports: Auditor Report – R. Hoffarth water treatment building. Seconded Feil, #5152 Dan Crockett, #5153 Review and Approval of Bills: Street – J. Hiller reported they explained the letter from Office of by L. Henry. All members voted in United Communication, #5154 Ter- J. Rademacher made the motion have finished their first round of State Tax Commissioner regarding favor. ry Howatt, #5155 Dennis Luhmann, to approve all bills, with L. Henry sweeping and still filling potholes. our sales tax for the month of April. Gun Range – Q. Wenzel was ad- #5156 Kristi Mostoller. L. Henry abstaining from the vote; seconded Were able to get the Activity Center With refunds and adjustments that vised to double check with insur- made the motion to approve build- by D. Kaercher. All other members parking lot graveled. L. Henry stat- exceeded the city tax revenue col- ance company. ing permit seconded by S. Crockett. voted in favor. ed Gimmel will be getting us a bid lected we end up owing the State Multiple Commercial Accounts – All members voted in favor. Discus- Adjourn: With no other busi- for the trees in coulee South of El- $3,899.12. This amount will come B. Crockett here to voice opinion on sion held on amending ordinance ness L. Henry moved to adjourn the ementary School to Highway 5 and off our next positive month of sales the multiple commercial accounts regarding grain bins around the pe- meeting. going to take down the tree in Joyce tax. A cash report was in packets for as is affects her business. Nowatzki rimeter of City limits. Jerry Nowatzki, President Duerr’s yard. review. explained that there is a new ordi- PAYROLL & LIAB.______19,360.32 RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor Fire – L. Henry is working on Unfinished Business: nance being amended that the com- ARAMARK______82.36 My3 two grants to replace radios for Moore Engineering – Phase 1 – mission has agreed is fare to all. Let- BUD'S SERVICE PRODUCTS______about $110,000.00. sewer, Water, Storm Improvements ters will go out to business owners ______50.00 Water – J. Busse had nothing to – RD Project (Quam Construction) to update the ordinance. BUTLER MACHINERY COMPA- Cavalier County Republican Public Notice Monday, May 3, 2021 – Page 13

18279 38911 29580 19658 16713 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the of the of the of the of the Bankers Standard Insurance Company Berkley National Insurance Company Berkley Regional Insurance Company Bristol West Insurance Company Buckeye State Mutual Insurance Company In the state of PA In the state of IA In the state of IA In the state of OH In the state of OH Total Assets 339,381,965 Total Assets 203,076,781 Total Assets 873,153,599 Total Assets 167,056,295 Total Assets 57,199,630 Total Liabilities 130,419,744 Total Liabilities 145,067,460 Total Liabilities 75,959,248 Total Liabilities 119,421,006 Total Liabilities 30,758,205 Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 special surplus funds 0 special surplus funds 0 special surplus funds 0 special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,500,000 Common Capital Stock 5,500,000 Common Capital Stock 4,000,000 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 6,200,000 Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 62,419,922 Contributed Surplus 39,551,990 Contributed Surplus 349,824,028 Contributed Surplus 18,000,000 Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 143,042,299 Unassigned funds (surplus) 12,957,331 Unassigned funds (surplus) 443,370,323 Unassigned funds (surplus) 26,635,289 Unassigned funds (surplus) 20,241,425 Total Capital and Surplus 208,962,221 Total Capital and Surplus 58,009,321 Total Capital and Surplus 797,194,351 Total Capital and Surplus 47,635,289 Total Capital and Surplus 26,441,425 Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 339,381,965 And Surplus 203,076,781 And Surplus 873,153,599 And Surplus 167,056,295 And Surplus 57,199,630 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Earned 5,626 Earned 10,346,469 Earned 3,169,907 Earned 2,126,785 Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Incurred 4,909 Incurred 5,992,126 Incurred 1,599,098 Incurred 1,233,116 Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Earned 0 Earned 0 Earned 0 Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 Incurred 0 Incurred 0 Incurred 0 Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. the Company in this office. the Company in this office. the Company in this office. the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY AUTHORITY AUTHORITY AUTHORITY AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and insurance and insurance and insurance and insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, aforesaid, aforesaid, aforesaid, aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 My3,10,17 My3,10,17 My3,10,17 My3,10,17 ______

19518 34606 10006 10642 12777 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the of the of the of the of the Catlin Insurance Company Inc Center Mutual Insurance Company Cerity Insurance Company Cherokee Insurance Company Chubb Indemnity Insurance Company In the state of TX In the state of ND In the state of NY In the state of MI In the state of NY Total Assets 234,258,123 Total Assets 65,013,880 Total Assets 161,806,755 Total Assets 730,838,017 Total Assets 257,735,296 Total Liabilities 184,722,797 Total Liabilities 28,092,817 Total Liabilities 110,245,233 Total Liabilities 441,428,249 Total Liabilities 75,544,628 Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 special surplus funds 0 special surplus funds 0 special surplus funds 0 special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Common Capital Stock 0 Common Capital Stock 6,000,000 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Common Capital Stock 3,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 82,472,540 Contributed Surplus 0 Contributed Surplus 13,000,000 Contributed Surplus 30,078,782 Contributed Surplus 13,032,725 Unassigned funds (surplus) -37,937,214 Unassigned funds (surplus) 36,921,063 Unassigned funds (surplus) 32,561,522 Unassigned funds (surplus) 256,330,986 Unassigned funds (surplus) 165,657,943 Total Capital and Surplus 49,535,326 Total Capital and Surplus 36,921,063 Total Capital and Surplus 51,561,522 Total Capital and Surplus 289,409,768 Total Capital and Surplus 182,190,668 Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 234,258,123 And Surplus 65,013,880 And Surplus 161,806,755 And Surplus 730,838,017 And Surplus 257,735,296 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Earned 613 Earned 31,009,670 Earned 37,768,402 Earned 0 Earned 25,123 Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Incurred 130,343 Incurred 16,314,081 Incurred 12,318,240 Incurred 0 Incurred -5,040 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Earned 0 Earned 0 Earned 0 Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred -1,057 Incurred 0 Incurred 0 Incurred 0 Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. the Company in this office. the Company in this office. the Company in this office. the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY AUTHORITY AUTHORITY AUTHORITY AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and insurance and insurance and insurance and insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, aforesaid, aforesaid, aforesaid, aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 My3,10,17 My3,10,17 My3,10,17 My3,10,17 ______Page 14 – Monday, May 3, 2021 Public Notice Cavalier County Republican

43460 21865 30180 18287 29033 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the of the of the of the of the Aspen American Insurance Company Associated Indemnity Corporation Assured Guaranty Corp Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. Atain Insurance Company In the state of TX In the state of CA In the state of MD In the state of NY In the state of TX Total Assets 1,248,273,415 Total Assets 103,647,867 Total Assets 2,664,485,653 Total Assets 5,556,902,540 Total Assets 93,388,202 Total Liabilities 642,073,685 Total Liabilities 8,153,682 Total Liabilities 947,708,284 Total Liabilities 2,693,074,645 Total Liabilities 31,677,077 Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 66,021,581 special surplus funds 0 special surplus funds 0 special surplus funds 0 special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,200,000 Common Capital Stock 3,500,000 Common Capital Stock 15,000,480 Common Capital Stock 15,000,000 Common Capital Stock 4,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 300,000,000 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 818,043,991 Contributed Surplus 13,005,856 Contributed Surplus 623,305,670 Contributed Surplus 376,362,826 Contributed Surplus 22,600,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) -282,065,842 Unassigned funds (surplus) 78,988,329 Unassigned funds (surplus) 778,471,219 Unassigned funds (surplus) 2,472,465,069 Unassigned funds (surplus) 34,611,124 Total Capital and Surplus 606,199,730 Total Capital and Surplus 95,494,185 Total Capital and Surplus 1,716,777,369 Total Capital and Surplus 2,863,827,895 Total Capital and Surplus 61,711,124 Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,248,273,415 And Surplus 103,647,867 And Surplus 2,664,485,653 And Surplus 5,556,902,540 And Surplus 93,388,201 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Earned 1,632,843 Earned 13,279 Earned 0 Earned 594,126 Earned 850 Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Incurred 812,545 Incurred -715 Incurred 0 Incurred 0 Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Earned 0 Earned 0 Earned 0 Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 Incurred 0 Incurred 0 Incurred 0 Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. the Company in this office. the Company in this office. the Company in this office. the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY AUTHORITY AUTHORITY AUTHORITY AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and insurance and insurance and insurance and insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, aforesaid, aforesaid, aforesaid, aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 My3,10,17 My3,10,17 My3,10,17 My3,10,17 ______

21210 18988 37273 24813 33162 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 of the of the of the of the of the Auto Club Group Insurance Company Auto-Owners Insurance Company AXIS Insurance Company Balboa Insurance Company Bankers Insurance Company In the state of MI In the state of MI In the state of IL In the state of CA In the state of FL Total Assets 390,061,387 Total Assets 19,413,579,459 Total Assets 1,804,181,719 Total Assets 47,401,976 Total Assets 123,055,468 Total Liabilities 239,860,908 Total Liabilities 5,988,595,377 Total Liabilities 1,258,692,820 Total Liabilities 1,663,781 Total Liabilities 65,688,093 Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 special surplus funds 3,000,000 special surplus funds 0 special surplus funds 2,627,222 special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 1,000,000 Common Capital Stock 0 Common Capital Stock 4,968,600 Common Capital Stock 4,250,000 Common Capital Stock 4,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 1,250,000 Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 0 Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 0 Surplus Notes 5,000,000 Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 26,000,000 Contributed Surplus 0 Contributed Surplus 521,049,564 Contributed Surplus 33,189,664 Contributed Surplus 40,286,963 Unassigned funds (surplus) 123,200,479 Unassigned funds (surplus) 13,420,734,082 Unassigned funds (surplus) 19,470,735 Unassigned funds (surplus) 5,671,309 Unassigned funds (surplus) 7,580,412 Total Capital and Surplus 150,200,479 Total Capital and Surplus 13,424,984,082 Total Capital and Surplus 545,488,899 Total Capital and Surplus 45,738,195 Total Capital and Surplus 57,367,375 Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 390,061,387 And Surplus 19,413,579,459 And Surplus 1,804,181,719 And Surplus 47,401,976 And Surplus 123,055,468 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 FOR THE YEAR 2020 Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Total Direct Premiums Earned 2,309,429 Earned 36,256,046 Earned 1,343,758 Earned 0 Earned 314,523 Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Total Direct Losses Incurred 2,112,987 Incurred 13,358,362 Incurred 389,309 Incurred -7 Incurred 61,813 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Earned 0 Earned 223,151 Earned 0 Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 Incurred 0 Incurred 32,991 Incurred 0 Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. the Company in this office. the Company in this office. the Company in this office. the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). 2021 (SEAL). JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY AUTHORITY AUTHORITY AUTHORITY AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, business for the year ending December 31, 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the 2020 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and insurance and insurance and insurance and insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- in this office a duly certified copy of its char- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ter with certificate of organization in compli- ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law ance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, aforesaid, aforesaid, aforesaid, aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- the provisions of said laws, do hereby cer- tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully tify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- and representatives, to transact its appropri- ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the ated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. 30th day of April, A.D. 2022. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) this first day of May, A.D., 2010 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Insurance My3,10,17 My3,10,17 My3,10,17 My3,10,17 My3,10,17 ______HELP WANTED HELP WANTED MISCELLANEOUS Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon HELP WANTED – –Full-time THEposi- HELP WANTED – Farmers CLASSIFIEDS Union MISCELLANEOUS – The Cavalier – tion open in our Lawton/Lankin C-Store in Langdon is looking for County Soil Conservation District has an opening for a: stores. This position would include help in their deli max/tecos tacos is taking tree orders for spring some shop work, deliveries, trans- kitchen, full-time or parttime, flex- 2021 plantings. If you are interest- fers, drive fertilizer truck and other ible hours. Day shift and night shift ed in putting in Field Windbreaks, MDS Coordinator various jobs around Lawton and available. Please apply in person or Farmstead Windbreaks, Feedlot • Full-time position, Monday – Friday Lankin. This position would include call 701-256-5531. Lorretta or Joe. Windbreaks, Wildlife planting or paid health insurance, 401K, paid ______My3,10,17By plantings to beautify your yard, • Current and valid state nursing license vacation time and sick leave. Some contact our office. We have cost experience in all areas preferred but HELP WANTED – Farmers Union, share programs you may qualify • Experience in MDS Coordinator role preferred will train. Please apply at Farmers Langdon is needing a fertilizer for. Stop by the office or call 701- Union Oil Co. in Langdon, Lawton tech. Fulltime hours with benefits. 256-2484 ext. 3 if interested in doing Contact Kayce at Maple Manor at 256-2987 or or Lankin or call Joe at 701-370-2022. Vacation, 401K, sick pay and health a tree planting. Find us on Facebook [email protected], ______J18Tf insurance included. Please apply at at Cavalier County SCD. and I will email you an employment application. Farmers Union Oil Langdon or Call ______Tf HELP WANTED – Cavalier County Joe at 701-370-2022. Road Maintenance Oil Crew has ______My3,10,17Bt Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon openings for seasonal road mainte- FOR SALE has an opening for a: nance oil crew workers. An appli- HELP WANTED – The Cobblestone FOR SALE – Industrial and com- cation may be obtained online Inn & Suites of Langdon is hiring merical lots for sale, Langdon, ND. at cavaliercounty.us. Applicants for part-time housekeeping posi- Stein Properties call 256-3109. COOK will also be asked to complete an tions. Applicants must be available ______A19,26,My3Bt 12 hour shifts Equal Employment Opportunity to work a minimum of every other Duties include: questionnaire, which is not part weekend. To pick up an application • Preparing meals of the application process but will or for more information, please stop FOR RENT be given to the County’s Title VI in or call 701-256-2420 and ask to FOR RENT – Apartment available • Practicing safe food handling coordinator. The application can speak with Emily. for rent starting May 1. 2 bedroom, • Assisting in food ordering/putting food order in designated areas. be returned in person or by mail ______A26,My3Bt 1 bath, $550/month including water and sanitation. Tenants pay to the Cavalier County Highway Experience in culinary is preferred. Department, 901 3rd St. St. 9, HELP WANTED – Construction electric/heat. Anyone interested Langdon, ND 58249 or placed in the work needed. Call Craig Swenson can reach me at 701-370-6640. drop box located at door number 1 at 303-877-1868 or the shop at 256- ______A26,My3Bt Contact Kayce at Maple Manor at 256-2987 or of the courthouse. We will be tak- 3668. [email protected], ing applications until the positions ______A26,My3,10,17,24Bt and I will email you an employment application. have been filled. Applicant must be at least 16 years of age and must HELP WANTED – The Langdon LOOKING FOR SUMMER HELP have a valid North Dakota driver’s Motor Inn is looking to hire a self license. A successful applicant with motivated, energetic, hard working Work with us! The Cavalier County Weed Board is currently looking for a commercial class B license, with individual. Positions include house individuals to help with summer weed control. Duties air brake endorsement, will be paid keeping and front desk. Day shifts CHS is hiring the $1/hr. more. Experience not nec- and evening shifts available. Some following positions include driving, refilling tank with water and refilling ATV essary. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends required. Stop in for an spray unit. Applicants MUST have a valid driver’s license, Monday thru Friday (weather per- application and interview. at Milton, Langdon mitting). Starting salary is $15.25 ______My3Bt Adams, Calvin: be 18 or older, be willing to work varied hours and an hour. Successful applicants will be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening. be subject to a background check. All Cavalier County employees are Seasonal Operations Pay starts at $14.85/hour. Overtime is available. subject to random drug and alcohol Specialist testing. 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Langdon Long Ago only in one recital, and the lessons children to think musically. The very they or the current parents were played. Myrtle Gjevre had reached By Rita stopped after that point- both be- youngest composers seem to choose the stars of the events. At least one a point where she could no longer Maisel cause my brother refused to practice weather and outdoor themes. Oth- mother mentioned playing when play, but she brought handwritten and because the teacher decided I ers might choose a pet as their inspi- she was as young as kindergarten. notes or sheets of music out to vari- had developed an “organ touch” ration. In other words, they choose Special thanks to Lisa and other ous events with instructions that that could not be corrected. things around them that they can music teachers for all the work they she wanted the music included in 2021 Young Musicians When you do not have to per- see or feel. When you listen to them put into events that allow their stu- the service that day, and it was. We Spring music recitals have ex- form it is fun to attend the recitals play their songs it is as if the notes dents to shine. also enjoyed the stories of the years isted for at least 80 years or more and applaud the hard work of the dance from their brains to their fin- Growing up I can remember she had studied music in Minne- with some of the early ones spon- students on the program, and so a gertips. If the song sounds happy, no people my age, regardless of apolis. John Buchweitz lent his sored by the Langdon Women’s life-long habit formed of enjoying they may even add a little flourish how talented they may have been deep voice to many a song (hymn Club and held in the assembly hall these concerts and, in more recent at the end. or thought they were, who had or western) that he felt the group of the Langdon High School. There years, writing about them. Some Lisa Schuler, who teaches the set their sights on Carnagie Hall needed to hear. At Osnabrock there is no memory of admission charg- recitals were evening events when musicians at these recitals, men- or Broadway. A few may have was an Icelandic visitor who want- es although that organization did driving in the dark or navigating tioned the students had chosen thought they could be as popular as ed me to transpose all the music for sponsor fundraising events, so it is snowbanks and ice made atten- some of their favorites for the event. Elvis or the Beatles or other remem- the day into a different key because possible attendance was by invita- dance a problem, so the Sunday af- Their choices featured moonlight, bered groups that followed, but life he had only brought one harmonica tion. Very likely we got there be- ternoon concerts became an annual stars, blue skies, bluebirds, sunrise did not give them that honor or that with him, and its key did not match cause one of the neighboring chil- favorite until they were curtailed by and sunset, nighttime and dream- particular financial reward. Person- the songs in their hymnal. And I dren would be performing. Two of pandemic caution. This year the re- ing. As they moved up in age, the ally, I loved listening to others play cannot forget the man who liked the popular music teachers at that citals have been revived, and learn- tastes seemed to change. Two stu- the piano or organ and just sort of to dance in his wheelchair so “play time were Mrs. Bain and Mrs. Dick, ing they are not like the Sunday dents chose Chopin. Shanna Gette diddled around playing songs that something I can dance to” – even if who played the organ and piano services that can be watched later chose a centuries old Prelude by J. S. appealed to me until a Sunday it happened to be a day for commu- each Sunday at the Presbyterian on computer, I called ahead to find Bach. Arianna Haraseth combined morning when I was still in grade nion or Sunday worship. Music is Church. My mother, who liked to out if there might be a seat in an sports with music playing “Football school. The pastor of our country a living part of our lives for those sing, had joined the choir and got overflow room. Being assured the Fever”, and Drew Peterson played a church looked around and noticed who listen, play, or sing – or even to know both of these ladies quite crowd might be quite small (really lively “Dancing Goblins”. The two none of the regular pianists was dance in wheelchairs. well. While we had no piano and it was normal size!), I ventured out seniors, both in the first recital and present. He announced the hymn, The young musicians of today my mother had taken no lessons to find that recitals are rebounding with something like ten years of called my name, and announced may grow up to be stars on a wider herself, she was able to pick out a to a different level. music lesson, chose more difficult that I was to play that day. In shock stage, teachers of many forms of few fun-type songs on the pump or- Both the early and later recitals and classical pieces, but they will I went to the piano and tried. No, music, or form a garage-type band gan which moved to town with us had students who played numbers be playing a wider variety in their playing for church was not a paid and play for street dances. They after my grandmother died. Grand- from their lesson books but also senior recitals in June. job in those days, and for some to- may make records that sell and a few ma had been sure one day I would some who added in a song they had The seniors also had a chance day, it is still classed as a labor of that do not. Some from here have learn to play that organ so talked composed. Some students have to play duets with younger sisters love. However timid you may feel, gone on to play in military bands about that often. Fortunately, the tried this under the guidance of an who are musicians in the making. a good song leader can cover a lot that traveled far away. Others may aunt remaining on the farm had outside composer, but the songs That comment applies to seventeen of very inept piano efforts. Many refine their composing skills and a piano and no interest in an old- this year seemed to have a more students in the recitals who played years later I am still practicing for make their mark in that arena. They fashioned organ. personal touch. It is quite safe to say a duet with a brother or sister, mom, Sunday services. The secret to this might be the new church musician When Rodney and I got old that neither the person writing this dad, or another relative. This was is that you never quit practicing. at your church or mine or the one enough to reach the pedals, we nor most of the readers has actually to make it easier for children social Those who recall being around who helps to light up the hearts and would sort of play on this organ composed a song of their own. So, distancing to practice with some- Maple Manor over the years might eyes of people nearing 100 in a care so piano lessons began for both of when three out of four of the new one from their own household, and remember Zelpha Malo and Rose home near you. The hours spent us. It was good physical exercise composers are playing in their first they also made special memories Malarky who brought their own with music will not be lost and will as managing the pedals, the knee recital and the fourth is also per- of playing with a relative special in pianos to the home and spent many be appreciated long after some of us swells, etc. required a lot of stretch- forming a song with words he has their own life. Yes, there were lots hours of their last years playing are gone. Thank you not only for ing and movement, but the sounds written, that is quite a big step for of grandparents and some great- for their own enjoyment and that the memories but for the promise of made were not all pleasant to the creative younger musicians. Im- grandparents attending who have of other residents. Many of the the future you represent. listeners or to our teacher when we pressed by their bravery, I studied had an influential role in the lives of residents enjoyed singing, and I re- tried to play the assigned music on the titles chosen to see what clues the young musicians and may have member hearing Rose’s voice rising her piano. In my memory we were would arise in the things that cause a history of attending recitals since over the group when someone else

PROCLAMATION LAW DAY May 1, 2021

WHEREAS, the Rule of Law is a fundamental concept undergirding justice, freedom and representative government; and

WHEREAS, the Rule has been a guiding ideal of constitutional gov- ernment that can be traced through history from various systems of law, through the Magna Carta and the United States Constitution; and

WHEREAS, the United States was founded on the principle that vol- untary adherence to the Rule of Law expands, rather than limits, the opportunities for freedom; and

WHEREAS, the Rule of Law rests upon the idea that no person is so important as to be above the law and conversely no person is so insignificant to be beneath the law; and

WHEREAS, the principle that no person is above the law means that there must be limits on government and that government officials must be held accountable for their actions; and

WHEREAS, the separation of powers among branches of the govern- Spring planting ment is essential to preserving the Rule of Law; and an independent Many area farmers were out in full force this past week seeding and applying fertilizer. Photo by Lori judiciary is essential to a free society and administration of laws; and Peterson. WHEREAS, a viable democracy requires understanding of the nature and basis of our freedoms and recognition of the individual responsi- bilities which those freedoms impose; and

WHEREAS, the Rule of Law requires an educated citizenry that un- derstands law and demonstrates engaged citizenship; and SALES GOOD Green House WHEREAS, the theme for Law Day 2021 is Advancing the Rule of MAY 3-8 Law Now, encouraging all to fulfill our responsibilities to protect our communities and our democracy.

Grand Opening NOW, THEREFORE, as Governor of the State of North Dakota, I do While supplies last—no rainchecks hereby proclaim May 1, 2021, LAW DAY in the State of North Dakota.

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