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'Page 2 Golden Valley News May 27, 2021 End of the line Contractors in Beach on May 20 watch as a trench box is moved into place. The connection of a replacement water main to a valve was then made. (Photo by Richard Volesky) NEWS Nullification: Old wine in new bottles The doctrine of nulli cation, a per- nicious pillar of s0uthern resistance to the federal government in the 19th and 20th centuries, promotes a constitu- tional theory that was emphatically re- jected by the framers of the Constitution when they cast the Arti- cles of Confederation into the ash can of history. Legislators across the country have resurrected this discredited doctrine and have introduced legislation that, in one way or another, would assert state authority to declare null and void federal laws and executive or ders with which they disagree. In essence, these measures would create, variously, state legislative committees, tribunals and councils. on- federalism that would possess sweeping author, ity to convene a meetingand thereby halt efforts by states to comply with, or enforce federal acts, which they be- lieve to have exceeded the power of the federal government. The power of a few legislators who serve on these tribunals could be ex- ercised to prevent compliance with laws that govern any part of our lives. In substance, a handful of men and women would be substitutes for the historic method of challenging federal laws and acts in courts of law. In a nutshell, our legislators con- stitutional theory rests of the false claim that, in 1787, the states exer- cised sovereign authority to create the Constitution. Accordingly, the sover- eign states might, at any time, assert the authority to nullify federal laws that they regard as unconstitutional. Southern secessionists followed the logic of this theory and plunged the nation into Civil War. Now, Various state legislators have unsheathed the sword of nulli cation and laid it at the neck of federal laws that they regard as unconstitutional. As we have ob served in previous columns on the subject of federalism, the premises be- hind their constitutional theory, and reasoning behind them, are severely awed and nd no support in our con- stitutional architecture. Let us recall some constitutional David Adler, The Alturas Institute David Adler answers your Constitution questions. Send them to this newspaper. fundamentals. In the Constitutional Convention, the framers drafted a Constitution, which, if rati ed by the people, would replace the Articles of Confederation, a governmental scheme that was grounded in the con cept of stat 'sovEreigntyi'That' System, the framers agreed, had been a disas- ter, chie y because the principle of state sovereignty precluded effective national governance. In Philadelphia, the framers re- placed state sovereignty with pop ular sovereignty which, they believed, meant that the authority of the Constitution owed from the people and not the states. Since state I governments, like the federal govern- ment, were creatures of the Constitu- tion, and would draw their powers from the Constitution, they could not be party to their own creation. But the American people, the framers held, possessed the ultimate legal authority a-principle articulated in the Dec laration of Independence and could create a government of their choosing. The proposed Constitution, moreover, would have no authority, the framers reasoned, until the sovereign people not the states breathed life into it through the rati cation process. The assertion that states could nul- lify federal law would eviscerate the Supremacy Clause of Article VI, ip the Constitution on its head and return America to the plan of the Articles of Confederation, which the framers re buked. The Supreme Court has con- sistently rejected the theory of nulli cation in a string of decisions since the founding, and with good rea- son. Otherwise, each of the 50 states might claim the power to decide for it self what the law of the land is, a claim that would scuttle our constitu- tional enterprise. There is irony in these legislators resort to nulli cation. Most of them, I suspect, would declare that the Con- stitution should be interpreted in ac cordance with the aims and intentions of those who drafted the Constitution, which is the cardinal principle of Originalism. In this instance, how- ever, they are betraying their princi ples and platform, as well as their professed loyalties, since the framers espoused popular, not state, sover- eignty. , . .From time to time, over the years, many citizens have expressed frustrat tion with federal laws and acts. For some, those governing public lands, or health care or possession of rearms, have deserved condemnation. For oth- ers, regulations in the areas of civil rights, education and the environment have generated anger and protests. State legislators have tools in their belts to challenge laws and acts that they believed have transgressed fed- eralauthority. In addition to bringing lawsuits, they may pass joint resolu- tions to protest measures, and they may petition Congress to provide remedies and correct the offensive acts. But as long as the laws in ques- tion remain on the books, states, in ac- cordance with the Supremacy Clause and more than two centuries of con- stitutional governance, are required to comply with them and prepare for their implementation. Adler is president of The Alturas Institute, created to advance Ameri- can Democracy through promotion of the Constitution, civic education, equal protection and gender equality. Send questions about the Constitu- tion to Dr. Adler at NDWTPCol- umn@gmail.com and he will attempt to answer them in subsequent columns. This column is provided by the North Dakota Newspaper Association and Humanities North Dakota. Travel opportunities emerging each day FARGO New travel opportunities and destinations seem to be emerging by the day, especially for Americans with a desire for international travel. Last week, the European Union agreed to ease COVID-l9 travel re- strictions, which would allow Ameri cans to more easily visit top destinations like Athens, London, Paris and Amsterdam. A speci c date has yet to be determined. Travel to Italy is also reopening for Americans who y in from select US airports. These travelers would not have to quarantine if they meet Covid test requirements. European river cruise itineraries are now being con rmed for June and July. "Some of the world's top destina- tions are reopening their doors, de- lighting both travelers and travel providers alike," said Debbie Haas, vice president of travel forAAA The Auto Club Group. Announcements . like these help us begin to realize the possibilities of traveling this summer, which we've all missed over the past year. Still, with so much pent-up , travel demand and limited supply, it's more important than ever to work with a travel advisor like the ones at AAA. Opportunities are changing by the day and expert travel advisors can help you navigate through the options and any requirements in place. Time is of the essence. If you're thinking about traveling, just remember, lots of other people are too." TheCDC decision to ease mask mandates in the US could create even more optimism among Americans, who were already motivated by wide- spread vaccinations. Because of this, travel volumes could exceed AAA s initial forecast of 37 million American travelers this Memorial Day. How- ever, travelers should know that Pi (3 Travel - Mackinac Island/Duluth: June 12 1 7 - Yellowstone National Park/Medora: August 8 1 4 - Mystery Tour: August 24-27 ' Nashville/Pigeon Forge/ Dollywood: Sept. 29 Oct. 8 Branson Tours: Nov. 4 10 Nov. 17 23 14800-446-2711 westpictravel@gmail.com www.westpictravel.net Americans are still required to wear masks on public transportation like trains, planes and when traveling through airports. Travelers can see how Covid restrictions could impact their trip by visiting TripTik.AAA.com. Whatever the plans, AAA encour- ages people to consider travel insur- ance. There are various coverage options to protect your health and - nancial investments from unexpected circumstances before and during your trip. If there s'anything the pandemic has taught us, it s that you have to be prepared for the unexpected, the AAA said. Area - Dillon Olheiser, 26, Dickinson, May 16 0 William Bill Randash, 89, Baker, Mont May 16 0 Karen Gentry, 65, Dickinson, May 16 - Paul Bradley "Brad" Ward, 86, Glendive, Mont May 16 0 Elizabeth Ann Nelson, 82, Man- ning, May 17 0 Renee K. Bonn, 58, Bismarck, formerly of Dickinson, May 18 - Alvin Anton, 66, Dickinson, May 18 ' Marilyn Metz, 84, Dickinson, May 20 ' Ray "R.C." Brewer, 34, Dickin- son, May 20 - Marie H. Wax, 68, Dickinson, May 20 - Nick Symionow, 104, Dickin son, May 20 0 Steve Hartman, 65, Medora, May 22 Brian Weigum, 61, Glendive, Mont May 23 Oil actIVIty report Baker Hughes reported on May 21: U.S. rig count is up two from last week to 455 with oil rigs up four to 356, gas rigs down one to 99, and miscellaneous rigs down one to zero. - U.S. rig count is up 137 rigs from last year's count of 318, with oil rigs up 119 gas rigs up 20 and mis cellaneous rigs down two. The U.S. offshore count is down one to 14, up two year over year. - Canada count is down one from last week to 58, with oil rigs un changed at 25, gas rigs down one to 33. - Canada count is up 37 rigs from last year's count of 21, with oil rigs up 17, gas rigs up 20. - North Dakota count is 16. Last week it was 14. The N.D. Industrial Commission reported during the week of May 16: Permit renewal: No. 31169 Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation, Kessel 31 27PH, NWNE 27 140N-99W, Stark County - l Sheriff 3 report Billings County Sheriff s Office report for April: Traf c: warnings, 26; citations, 5; truck regulatory contacts, 1; papers served, 2; general police calls, 69; motorist assists, 3; alarms, 1; re call assists, 17; accidents, 2; game and fish, 1; ambulance call assists, 4; agency assists, 4; animal complaints, 5. Total calls for service, 106. Citation breakdown: speeding, 4; overtaking where prohibited, 1 . Total citations, 5; total warnings, 26 Breakdown where citations were issued: Hwy. 85, 5. Put Your Money Where Your House Is! K}? strengthen our your best voice f community 3 anemsw m local independent and our economy mum-t Please support your local merchants! Golden Valley News P.O. Box 156, Beach, ND 58621 (U.S.P.S. Pub. No. 221-280) The Golden Valley News is pub- lished each Thursday, 22 Central Ave Suite 4, Beach, ND 58621 by Nordmark Publishing. Periodicals postage paid at Beach, ND and addi- tional mailing of ces. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Golden Valley News, P.O. Box 156, Beach, ND 58621. Please allow two to three weeks for new subscriptions, renewal of ex- pired subscriptions and for address changes. Contact Information Phone: 701-872-3755 - Fax: 701-872-3756 Email: goldenandbil|ings@gmail.com Subscriptions: - 1 year: $38 Golden Valley County 0 1 year: $40 elsewhere in North Dakota 1 year: $44 out-of-state and snowbirds 9 months: $27 ln-state college rate The Golden Valley News is a proud member of the North Dakota Newspaper Association. All content is copyrighted. Established Oct. 8 1936. Representatives praise Deaths continuation of DAPL BISMARCK Sen. John Ho even, R-N.D on May 21,issued the following statement regarding U.S. District Judge James Boasberg s rul ing on the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). This ruling is welcome neWs for North Dakota, the Three Affiliated Tribes and our country s economic and national security, said Hoeven. The Dakota Access Pipeline was built with the latest technology and safeguards and has safely operated for the last four years. We need in frastructure like this to support a growing economy and for our coun try to remain energy independent. That s why we ve repeatedly made the case to President Biden, the ad ministration and the Corps to keep the pipeline owing while the court- ordered environmental review moves forward, and today s ruling does just that. Pipelines are.the safest wayto transport oil and gas, and the DAPL provides thousands of jobs and mil- lions in tax revenue that our state and the. Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation rely on to provide services," said Congressman Kelly Armstrong. "1 am confident that when the Army Corps of Engineers completes their second environmen- tal review, they will again conclude that the DAPL is safe and provides immense value to the people of North Dakota. Listen to messages your body sends We all know the feeling. You ate too much, and now your stomach is letting you know about it. Or maybe you ate some junk food, and now you don t feel well. How is it that another slice of pizza one moment seems like exactly what we want, but later we realize it was not what we needed? In the simplest of terms, it comes down to hunger and cravings. The message for hunger is initiated by the body. When our stomach is empty, and our blood sugar and insulin lev- els begin to drop, our bodies release the hormone ghrelin and send it to the hypothalamus in our brains re sulting in a desire to eat. Cravings, however, are entirely controlled by our brain. Fatty and sugary foods help release feel-good opioids and dopamine in our brains. The message in this case is a misapplied sense of reward. Our bodies, especially the gas- trointestinal system, respond directly to what we put into them. Many com- mon problems like abdominal pain, heartburn or re ux, constipation, and diarrhea are often directly caused by our diet. Other conditions like irrita- ble bowel syndrome and Celiac dis- easecan also be-treated :by a change in diet. Cutting idbwn on processed meats and processed carbohydrates may help decrease your risk of colon cancer. Thus, when it comes to lling our hungry stomachs with healthy op- tions, there are ways to overpower the feel-good cravings from. our brains. First, turn off the TV. Plenty of studies have shown we eat more than we ought to with the TV on. That goes for your phone, too. Second, slow down. Savor your food. Give your body time to send the signals from your digestive tract to your brain that you ve had enough. Third, drink water while you eat. Room DEADLINES The deadline for submitted copy and stories and all ad orders is noon on Fridays. Call 872-3755 or e-mail goldenandbillings @gmail.com. Ll'JrJEI'JLIEFLFUEF'LF'EJT'LFLIEIEJFJEFL11meLlEE LFLEPUEJFJEFUEEFL L LIEEPLPL LIEF El LnJean:11mum Judd?cranmmmmmmmmmmuanwmmmmmmmmV Free, Free Free! Announcements of births, or announcements of anniversaries or engagements that aren't event invitations, and of weddings after they have occurred can be published freeof charge! E-mail your announcements, plus an optional photo, to goldenandbillings@gmail.com, or send via U.S. mail to Golden Valley News/Billings County Pioneer; P.O. Box 156; Beach, ND 58621. (Photo prints will not be returned.) LFI'JEF'LPLJEIEIEIEFJLF LFLULFJUT'UT'UTILHLFLPLFLPUTILIEF'LIEFLF LFU'JUTIUE'JLF li l')r ndrt lillsuorlli temperature water is best for diges- tion. Also, we often misinterpret being thirsty for being hungry. Hav- ing a glass of water before you eat can help satisfy your thirst and help you eat less. Fourth, eat with some- one in person, via Zoom or phone call. When you eat with someone you are more likely to make healthier choices and eat slower. Our bodies know what is good for us. We just need to understand the messages. Next time you have a craving, or think you feel hungry, rather than automatically eating more, take time to assess your situa- tion. If you discover you are tired, stressed, sad, angry, or lonely, appre- ciate your new self-awareness and explore behaviors other than eating that could better satisfy your needs. If what you are feeling truly is hunger, give your body what it really wants: a healthy diet. ' ' Did you ' know? The Billings County Pioneer and Golden Valley News have shared advertising and have been sharing the news for some of their inside pages for about 50 years. This means the coverage of your ad isn t limited to just either county! Our primary coverage area is western Stark County and west to the Montana border. It pays to advertise!