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HARVARD BOUND

Hettinger student accepted to prestegious Ivey League school

By COLE BENZ

Record Editor

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Already showing academic poise in elementary school, it became sort of a joke that Michael Shirek would one day go to Harvard.

This fall, that joke will become Shirek’s reality as he was accepted to the Ivey League, east coast school on March 31.

“It was always kind of this little joke, ‘oh Michael is going to Harvard,’” Shirek said. “I think it was sort of this dream that I didn’t really take seriously.”

Shriek told the Record he was given a Harvard t-shirt by his father, and he suspects that’s when the joke started.

Hettinger High School Guidance Counselor Darin Seamands said this may be thepages first 8-9 student from Hettinger to get into Harvard.

Over the last few years, the senior at Hettinger High School said he started to believe he might actually be able to gain admission.

“This last couple of years I think, it was like ‘I might actually have a shot,’” he said. “That’s where it started getting serious.”

By SHELDON CHRISTENSON of that, their 6’4” center Mason 26 but the Ranchers fell just Nighthawks.

Harding County girls w About 40,000 people applied to Harvard For the Pioneer Teigen left the game late in the short by two points.

Sadowsky scored 34 for HS came in with a 1-3 record. this year, according to Shirek, and roughly 3-pointfirst quarter with three fouls They had a chance to tie the which included 5 five Hettinger/Scranton girls a percent of those applicants are accepted.

Harding County came to and would not return until the game with less than a minute ers and Brandon Pierce added outgame, to an early lead So it comes down tojumped a numbers and cranton on Dec. 18 and 19 to 2nd half. The Nighthawks built to go but, Sam Kludt blocked 21. I had Clayton Shirek saidleadthe school does theirhead due diligence Koch they were 16-1 after ake on the Nighthawk boys a 13-point lead at the end of the a close in shot by Teigen which ing Harding Co. with when23 it comes to analyzing their and prospective points. first stop, 25-15 at h nd girls’ basketball teams, and first half which was highlighted more than likely saved the The Nighthawk students.

JV team also They held on in the second h eft going 0-2 for their efforts.

Hettinger High School senior Michael holds up his Harvard acceptance letter.

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Nighthawk basketball teams both down Harding County

Hettinger-Scranton’s boy’s asketball team faced the anchers first and pulled out 64-62 win. The Nighthawk’s ull court pressure initially gave he Ranchers trouble as they uickly fell behind 12-0. On top

3-point shot by Haden Sadowsky, which made the score 38-25.

With the return of Teigen in the second half, better shooting and rebounding, they outscored Hettinger/Scranton 37-

Surgeon applying for reinstatement

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Record Editor Doctor Robert Gustafson is no longer on a leave of absence from West River Health Services in Hettinger, but there is a process he must follow before he is allowed to practice at the hospital again, and that decision will be made by new CEO Matthew Shahan along with the board of directors, and United Clinic Physicians.

Gustafson no longer appears on the West River website.

The surgeon is currently awaiting trial in Clatsop County in Oregon on 12 counts of sexual assault of a minor.

While out on bond, Gustafson violated the terms of his release af-

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ter he was cited for driving under the influence in Morton County, a Class-B misdemeanor. The physician was taken to the hospital after a vehicle he was driving struck an-

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The Ranchers got the ball back with 10 seconds left but could not get off a good shot.

Kludt was having a problem finding his shooting touch but his blocked shot was definitely one of the key moments for the

21 to pull off their second of the season to go along w five losses.

Casey Joppa tallied 19 Kinsey Jahner added 11 the Nighthawks. Both had 3-pointers.

Local students attend North Dakota Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference Thirty-nine members of the Hettinger Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended the ND FBLA State Leadership Conference in Bismarck, April 3-5. Over 50 FBLA chapters from across the state participated in this conference, where approximately 1,300 students had the opportunity to test their business skills against other students from around the state.

The most exciting aspect of the conference is the competitive events program. Students have the opportunity to test the business skills they’ve learned in the classroom in a variety of individual, team, and chapter events. Students can enter events such as accounting, computer applications, public speaking, job interview, website development, or networking concepts. The culmination of the competitive events program is the awards ceremony where winners are recognized for their accomplishments. In addition to the competitive events program, students had the opportunity to at-

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downing Harding Co. 63-53.

Harding Co. came into the game with a 2-0 record and receiving votes in the top five in South Dakota Class B ranks.

The following night the Nighthawk girls downed the

Hettinger Chapter of FBLA (Courtesy Photo) tend workshops, vote for the 20162017 state officer team, and network with members from around the state.

Hettinger FBLA placed in 19 events as well as receiving the following Chapter Awards: • March of Dimes Fundraising, second Place • ND FBLA GOLD Chapter • Honorary Member in ND

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FBLA, Mrs. Carla Resner • ND FBLA OUTSTANDING CHAPTER, third Place In addition, McKenna Poss was selected as the 2016-2017 ND FBLA Region III Vice President.

Other results from the conference: FBLA is a professional organiza-

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IN BRIEF

Hoeven honors deploying soldiers, families Senator John Hoeven today joined the community in honoring 156 members of the Fargo-based U.S. Army Reserve Unit 461st Vertical Engineering Company, who will deploy soon for a mission overseas. Hoeven spoke at the send-off to pay tribute to the soldiers and their families and thank them for their service. The unit is comprised of soldiers from communities in North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, with at least 30 of the soldiers having previously deployed.

“We’re grateful to these soldiers for their service on behalf of our nation,” said Hoeven. “The members of this unit have valuable skills that make them uniquely qualified for this mission. We know they will meet their objectives and serve with honor and distinction. We are tremendously grateful to each of these soldiers and their families for their sacrifices during this deployment and pray for their safe return.”

The 461st Vertical Engineering Company consists of plumbers, electricians, carpenters, maintenance and headquarters support elements. The soldiers’ mission is to provide base maintenance and support in Kuwait and across the region, including Jordan, Afghanistan and Iraq.

The unit will deploy for a year and spend about 9 months in country.

Hoeven is a member of the Senate Appropriations Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee.

Crackdown on underage drinking in Apirl and May Across the state, police departments and sheriffs’ offices will be cracking down on underage drinking during prom season, graduation and other spring activities for North Dakota high school students.

“We are protecting young lives when our patrols shut down a party before something bad happens. If we find someone under the age of 21 consuming or in possession of alcohol, they’ll be issued a citation,” said Captain David Wilkie of the Dickinson Police Department. “Our primary goal is to educate teens not to drink. Families can help by talking to their teens about making better decisions.”

Drinking among youth can have many negative consequences, from damage to brains that are still developing—to poor choices like driving after drinking resulting in injury or death.

Alcohol use among teenagers is not unavoidable. With the positive influence of parents, schools, law enforcement and the community, young people can learn that the celebrations in their lives don’t need to include alcohol.

Funding for enhanced enforcement of underage drinking laws is provided by the North Dakota Department of Transportation. Learn more about the efforts to prevent teen driver crashes at ndcodefortheroad.org or join the conversation on the Code for the Road Facebook or Twitter page. Families are invited to create memorials to young drivers and passengers who have died in crashes in North Dakota at ndcodefortheroad.org/memorial.

UPCOMING EVENTS April 16

■ WRHS Adult Prom 5:00 p.m.

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■ Surf-N-Turf At The Hettinger Country Club

■ Bowman United Methodist Church Pastor Ron Olson 701-523-5492 www.bowmanumc.org Sunday - Adult Sunday School 8:30 a.m.; Worship Service at 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday - Nursing Home at 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday - 6 p.m. Potluck; 7 p.m. Bible Study ■ Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services

■ Seventh Day Adventist Saturday 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church service

■ Mound Church North of Rhame Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service Weather permitting

■ Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Peterson 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship

Catholic Churches: ■ St. Charles - Bowman ■ St. Mary’s - Marmarth ■ St. Mel’s - Rhame Saturday Mass - 5 p.m. Marmarth; 7 p.m. Bowman Sunday Mass - 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 a.m. Bowman Weekday Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., Thur., Fri. Bowman - 10 a.m. Wed. Sunset Home

■ Bowman Assembly of God Pastor Ed Kvaale 523-5544 / bowmanag.org Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning worship

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■ Sacred Heart Catholic Church Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m.

Sunday Mass

Amidon - Worship 8 a.m.

■ First Lutheran of Rhame Worship 10:15 a.m.

■ Bethany Lutheran of Rhame Worship 9 a.m.

Pastor Charles Swanson

■ Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ludlow, LCMC Sunday - Adult Bible Study at 3:45 p.m. and worship at 5 p.m., followed by potluck fellowship.

Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time

■ Scranton Lutheran Pastor Mary Peterson 701-275-6977 Sunday, June 22 - 8 a.m., St. John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Worship; 10:30 a.m., Special Congregational Meeting, Peace Friday, June 27 - 8 p.m., AA, Peace Church Sunday, June 29 - 8 a.m., St. John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Worship

■ Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen 614 N. Earling Miles City, MT 59330 (406) 234-4572 www.breakforthbiblechurch. com Bible Study meets every Wednesday night at Bowman County Public Library from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Dakota Prairie Lutheran Parish: ■ Bowman Lutheran - Worship 9:30 a.m.

■ Lebanon Lutheran of

■ Bowman United Methodist ASSEMBLY OF GODChurch 10:00 am Coffee Fellowship Pastor Ron Olson 701-523-5492 10:30 am Morning Worship www.bowmanumc.org Sunday - Sunday Adult Sunday School Children’s Worship 10:30 8:30 a.m.; Worship Service at Wednesdays 6 p.m. Prayer, 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday - Nursing Home at 2:30 7 p.m. Bible Study p.m.

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“[Harvard] looks at the entire spectrum, and extra curricular [activities] is one of them,” Shirek said.

Shirek participated in many extra curricular activities throughout his high school career, but listed music, Future Business Leaders of America, drama/speech and Student Council as a few of his top activity performances. Shirek served as the Senior Class President this year.

Though it is strenuous, he said the application process is very similar to most other colleges, with Harvard just digging deeper. For example, Shirek said, where some schools will ask for a student’s class rank, Harvard will ask if the student shares the rank with another, or if the student holds sole possession.

The school also wants to make sure their prospective students are keeping up with their studies throughout their senior year, requiring accepting applicants to submit grade reports in February and a final transcript after the school year. Shirek said acceptance can still be denied if the grade reports come back unsatisfactory.

Along with the standard, albeit in-depth questions, Harvard requires three letters of recommendation. Shirek said that the majority of the application process is done online.

Everything required for application was due Jan. 1, and Shirek said his proof reading “was almost obsessive.”

“The last day I sent [the application] in I think I read over everything like five times,” Shirek said.

“And I don’t know how many times, I lost count, so many times before that just going through ‘is this worded right, is this the right punctuation, did I fill everything in just the way it needed to be?’”

His anxiety grew everyday from the moment he hit submit, but added that he did not actually feel too much pressure.

“Pressure wise, very little,” he said. “Anxiety wise, that’s a little harder to control.”

He had always mentally

TOP: Michael Shirek was accepted to Harvard on the last day of March this year. BOTTOM: Shirek’s acceptance letter and Certificate of Admission to Harvard. (Photos by Cole Benz/The Record) prepared himself for rejection, something he said anyone in their sane mind prepares themselves for.

To make matters worse for Shirek, Harvard didn’t give him an exact date as to their decision, only to say that it would be in late March.

“I was anxious, they didn’t give an exact date,” he said.

So after not hearing from Harvard by the last day of the month—March 31—anxiety was at heightened proportions for him.

“That anxiety on that last day [of March] was just skyscraper high,” Shirek said.

So when it came to March 31, Shirek was on a bus after competing at the regional choir competition. He knew the notice of acceptance or rejection would be available at 3 p.m. MT, and for that last hour leading up to the deadline he was checking his phone nearly every minute.

“We were on the bus and I’m sitting there just counting down the minutes for the full hour before,” Shirek said.

But when he checked his phone the last time, he saw there was an update notification, and knew it was the alert he had been waiting for. He couldn’t bring himself to look at the screen when it first loaded. But he finally mustered up the courage to tilt his head down and look.

“I looked down and the first thing I saw was ‘congratulations,’” Shirek said.

“I screamed, and everyone else screamed.”

He said someone captured the moment on a phone.

Shirek immediately sent a group text message to his family, then he called a few close friends.

Now that he has that acceptance letter, he is on cloud nine. Though he has to keep up his studies, Shirek said he can now relax and is truly starting the feel like the year, and his high school career, is finally wrapping up.

Shirek plans to study medicine, though he doesn’t know what type of medicine he will choose to concentrate on, he said that will be figured out as

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he gets deeper into school.

He was told that of the 40,000 applicants this year, only seven are from North Dakota. Shirek believes that most don’t try because they have a perception that only the privileged, east coast students have a chance with the Ivey League school.

“We think, because we’re not on the coast and we don’t have [big] cities, that it’s something where the east coast is just going to take it from us, there’s no point,” he said. “I think anybody that wants it can get it, they just have to work for it.”

Shirek believes that students from North Dakota have skills to offer schools like Harvard that students from major cities don’t develop.

“Being from a small town provides a certain attitude towards things that also benefits your application because it benefits you,” Shirek said “It’s that attitude that ‘I can make it happen if I’m determined to make it happen.’”

He said that if you want to set your academic sights on Harvard, you need to start thinking about it and working hard no later than your junior year of high school, or earlier to get your tests scores and grade aligned with their admission standards.

But it isn’t impossible.

Ryan Moser, the high school principal, said Shirek has made a definite impression on the school.

“You have students here that do a lot for our school,” Moser said.

“Michael is one of those students who has actually changed our school, and contributed to our school.

While other students do that, he has left an imprint on our school.”

As the summer draws near, Shirek will prepare for his life on the east coast, get his housing situated and readying himself for classes to begin; he has a May 1 deadline to officially accept his admission. He said this whole process was a group effort, and was very appreciative of all of the help he received. “[I’m] extremely grateful for everyone who helped out,” Shirek said.

“I couldn’t have done it on my own at all.”

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■ Pierce Congregational Church Catholic Churches: ■ St. Charles - Bowman Pastor Mary Peterson ■ St. Mary’s - Marmarth REEDER/RALPH/BUCYRUS 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m.

■ St. Mel’s - Rhame worship LUTHERAN CHURCHES Saturday Mass - 5 p.m. Marm■ BowmanBucyrus: Assembly of God 7 p.m. Bowman 8 am Firstarth; Sunday Pastor Ed Kvaale Sunday Mass - 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 11:15 am All Other Sundays 523-5544 / bowmanag.org a.m. Bowman Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Weekday Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., School; Ralph: 10:30 a.m. 11:15 Morning am First Sunday Thur., Fri. worship - 10 a.m. Wed. Sunset 8 am All OtherBowman Sundays Home

■ Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Worship 8 a.m.

SCRANTON &■Amidon REEDER Scranton First Lutheran of Rhame SACRED HEART CATHOLIC 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 Worship 10:15 a.m.

■ Bethany Lutheran of Rhame p.m. Saturday Mass 2nd & 4th 4:30 Sunday pm - 8:30 2nd a.m. & 4th Saturdays Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday Mass Pastor Charles Swanson 8:30 am 1st 3rd, 5th Sundays

■ Bethlehem Lutheran ■ Scranton Lutheran Scranton Eucharist Church of Ludlow, LCMC Pastor Mary Peterson pmStudy 1st,at 3rd, 5th Saturdays Sunday -4:30 Adult Bible 701-275-6977 3:45 p.m. and8:30 worship at 5 2nd p.m., & 4th Wednesday - 6 p.m. Potluck; 7 Sunday, June 22 - 8 a.m., St. am Sundays p.m. Bible Study followed by potluck fellowship.

John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace GRACE EVANGELICAL FREE Little Missouri Lutheran Church, Worship; 10:30 a.m., Special CHRISTIAN REFORMED ■ Marmarth Bible Church worship at 9 a.m. followed by Congregational Meeting, Peace 9:45 am Sunday School, AllNorman AgesRice Pastor coffee time Friday, June 27 - 8 p.m., AA, LODGEPOLE COMMUNITY 10:30 a.m. worship services Peace Church 11 am Sunday Worship ■ Break Forth Bible 8 am SundaySunday, Service Church June 29 - 8 a.m., St. DIRECTORY Tuesday Bible Study / Care GENEROUSLY Group SPONSORED BY: Reeder: 9:30 am First Sunday Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace 9:30 am Sunday School, All Ages 614 N. Earling Worship KEN’S9:45 am All Other Sundays 7-8:30 pm 2nd & 4th Wed., Youth Group Miles City, MT 59330 (406) 234-4572 HETTINGER BAPTIST www.breakforthbiblechurch.

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Kilwein passes surgical boards Dr. Steven Kilwein is a doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. In March, he passed his surgical boards and received recertification on his American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Dr. Kilwein has practiced at West River Since 1990.

He is married to Mary and has three children: Cloe, Tess and Christian. He is board-certified in Podiatric Surgery, and a Fellow of American Board of Podiatric Surgery, a member of American Podiatric Medical Assn., past president of

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ND Podiatric Medical Assn., President elect of ND Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, and a past member of the ND Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee. He serves on several West River Health Services committees: safety, library education, wound care, diabetic team, recruitment, equipment, and operations council.

A native of New England, Dr. Kilwein is a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, received his undergraduate degree from Dickinson State University and went on to

receive his master’s degree in physical education, exercise physiology, and athletic training from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He attended medical school at the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines. He completed his residency at Roseland Surgical Center, Roseland, NJ. Serves Hettinger, Bowman, Lemmon, Mott, New England West River Health Services Clinics and West River Health Services Foot and Ankle Center in Dickinson.

withholdings, you can try out a W-4 Withholding Calculator, or if you have a financial planner, consult with them. https://www.irs.gov/ Individuals/IRS-Withholding-Calculator Keep in mind that in making W-4 withholding changes, there needs to come with it the discipline to use those extra dollars to your advantage. If you don’t already discipline yourself to save money, this may be a good place to start!

Here are ideas of how to use that extra money each month: • Add it to your child’s 529 or open one if you do not have one.

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• Knock down some of your debt.

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To learn more visit our website at www.nd.gov/ treasurer to find financial literacy resources and detailed fiscal information regarding our State. We are on social media! Be sure and like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for current information relating to your dollars and our office.

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other vehicle on Dec. 13.

Now that he is no longer on medical leave, internal policies of West River and United Clinic Physicians require Gustafson to apply to return from his leave of absence. His future with the hospital was to be determined during an April 13 meeting, after the printing of this edition of the Record.

West River received notice of his desire to return from his leave of absence by United Clinic Physicians in late March.

“At the time, the board did not have enough details to make a decision [on his return],” Shahan said.

Shahan said they have not

began the process to recruit a new surgeon. The board will be waiting to see what Gustafson’s future with the facility is before they exercise time and energy into finding a replacement.

“Part of what [Gustafson] is afforded under the leave of absence is the opportunity to come back,” Shahan said.

“And before we went down that road [recruiting] we do want to discuss his request to return from his leave of absence.”

Gustafson practiced at West River Health Services but his employer is United Clinic Physicians.

“Our physicians are employees of United Clinic Physicians, and we contract with them to provide care within our facility,” Shahan said.

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Fighting Sioux Neighboring News Hat Tips By DEAN MEYER For the Record

Hello, A long, long time ago, when the earth was still flat, the First People were created. They were the brother to the wolf, the bear, and the eagle. They were the sons of the land. And the water.

They were the daughters of the rain. And the wind.

Some legends say they came from out of the water.

Other legends say they came from a crack in the earth. One like the Medicine Hole in the Killdeer Mountains. Some legends say the Creator made them to care for the earth. They were of many nations. The ones I tell of here were of the plains.

They had many names.

But to most, they became known as the Lakota. They moved with their brother, the bison. They became horsemen. And they became warriors. They defended their land with a vengeance.

They honored bravery. They honored skill in hunting. Or in battle.

In time, the Lakota became known by many as the Sioux. And the Sioux continued to honor bravery and skill. They became great soldiers in wars around the world. They fought with bravery and honor. And the people around the world recognized and honored the Fighting Sioux.

And the Fighting Sioux

became the name of a school. And like the Sioux before them, they were warriors. They were warriors on the ice. And on the green fields of football. And on the hardcourts. And the nation knew and feared the Fighting Sioux.

But as times changed, many wished to go back to the old ways. When the Sioux were their own proud nation. And were more than a mascot for the team. Many longed to keep the name.

Many felt betrayed and cheapened by the mascot.

The name sparked a battle that lasted for years. There was no right or wrong. It was not a battle between good and evil. It was a battle that to many, was insignificant. But to many, on both sides, it was too personal.

To many of the Lakota, it brought back harsh memories of the treatment they had endured as they lost their land and their customs.

To many, the Fighting Sioux was the pinnacle of what became their success in life.

But the proud warrior, the fighting Sioux, knew what needed to be done. And he knew what the Creator had in mind.

So, with a tear in his eye, he vanished. He vanished as the fog vanishes over the river as the sun warms the river that runs to the ocean.

And the Creator watched all of this and saw what was needed. And the warrior was brought back as a Hawk.

A Fighting Hawk that is now as feared as the mighty Fighting Sioux.

CongratulationsUND Fighting Hawks, Dean

News by Tiss By TISS JOHNSON

ROSEBUD Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning made a trip to Mott Monday for parts.

Tiss Johnson made a trip to the Clinic in Mott Tuesday.

Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning had lunch in Lemmon Wednesday. They then visited with Arlis Seim and Hope Anderson in Bison.

They stopped and visited with John and Shirley Johnson in between. They had supper in Lemmon and were joined by Wayne and Gayle Weishaar. On their way home, they visited with Vern and Roni Klein and family.

Ray Greff was a Thursday morning visitor of Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning.

Oscar and Bertha Klein were Thursday afternoon visitors of Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning.

Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning were among

those who helped with the Dreiske Benefit in Lemmon Saturday evening.

Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning visited with Vern Klein late Saturday evening.

Ken Krisle was a Sunday afternoon visitor of Dorothy Frey.

Shirley Johnson accompanied LaVonne Foss to Church Sunday.

Bonnie Haynes; Justin and Jo Seim and the boys were Sunday dinner guests of Tim and JoAnne Seim.

Horace Seim was an afternoon visitor.

Patsy and Jim Miller made a trip to Lemmon Monday.

Patsy Miller made a trip to Lemmon Wednesday.

Jim, Patsy, Matt and Christi Miller attended Eastern Star in Bison Wednesday evening.

Jim and Matt Miller attended Mason’s in Bison Thursday evening.

Matt, Christi and Zabrina Miller were Sunday evening guests of Jim and Patsy Miller.

Monday, Thelma Sandgren met Diane Landis at the Feedlot for coffee and to reminisce about getting together when they were in TOPS in Bison.

Wednesday, Karen Wagner called Thelma Sandgren to come meet them at the

T-K. Karen is the District Representative for the Republican Candidate for District 288. They then went to 3 o’clock Coffee hour at Lodgepole.

Saturday late afternoon, Pastor Tera Lowe picked Thelma Sandgren up and they traveled to Lemmon for the Sarah Dreiske Benefit. It was great.

Sunday afternoon, Thelma Sandgren joined those who attended the birthday party for Leonard Chapman at the Homestead Heights Social room. It was so much fun.

James Sandgren visited his mother, Thelma Sandgren Sunday evening.

Bruce and Heidi Schirado of Bismarck were weekend guests of Gary, Jodi and Lexi Johnson.

Albert and Bridget Keller, Chiara Becker; Dawn Harris; LaVonne Foss; Gary and Jodi Johnson; JoAnne and Tim Seim; Justin and Jo Seim and boys; Patsy and Christi Miller; Barb Bartell helped to serve and work at the Dreiske Benefit in Lemmon Saturday evening.

Saturday afternoon Maggie Archibald came to the Kellers to watch the boys.

Albert, Bridget and Chiara went to Lemmon for Sarah Dreiske’s Benefit.

Susan Gunn accompanied

Politicians Excel in Over Promise and Under Deliver Omdahl By LLOYD OMDAHL

In a recent editorial statement, Rae Ann Kelsch of Mandan reminded political candidates and voters that campaign promises by candidates that they would single-handedly abolish Common Core procedures and standards are misleading.

“The bottom line is that no governor or president can tell local schools what standards or curriculum they must or must not use,” she wrote.

Kelsch is well qualified to make this observation, having served as chair of the North Dakota House Education Committee for 17 years.

She is reminding the politicians that everyone elected

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to office in the United States must function within a context of shared power.

Candidates are doing a disservice to the voters when they make claims that give a distorted view of the real workings of state and national policymaking. Apparently, some of them need a civics test.

All of the promises notwithstanding, we have three branches of government at the state as well as the national level and elected executives are limited to the administration of policy as determined by the Congress or the Legislature.

When candidates talk about unilaterally creating and implementing policy they are laying the groundwork for paranoia and skepticism, the fodder of disenchantment with the democratic processes.

Public education has been a battleground over the past 20 years as state and national policymakers have struggled to reconcile state and local control with the needs of a national and world economy.

The persistent opposition

to Common Core and minimal standards manifested itself at the recent Republican convention when a virtually unknown candidate for superintendent of public instruction garnered 46 percent of the vote against incumbent Kirsten Baesler.

Joseph Chiang, a math teacher at Four Winds High School, tried to draw a distinction between himself and Superintendent Baesler but he ended up with the same conclusion – we need to do better.

Disregarding Kelsch’s advice, Chiang proceeded to assume authority that would require more top-down direction for North Dakota schools even though present laws preclude him from taking the arbitrary action he proposes.

As Kelsch pointed out: “Local education standards and local control are alive and well in North Dakota.”

Existing law notwithstanding, Chiang would require teachers to create tests for every grade level, with state mandated tests for grades 3, 8 and 11. To achieve this end, top-down

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Carol Kling to Rapid City Saturday for a meeting and they visited Elizabeth Gunn.

Vince Gunn was among those who attended the benefit for Sarah Dreiske.

MEADOW Mary Ellen Fried was among those who attended the birthday party for Leonard Chapman Sunday afternoon at the Homestead Heights Social Room, hosted by his family.

SPRING BUTTE Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning visited with Vern and Roni Klein Wednesday evening and Saturday evening.

Roni Klein and Kitsu were Thursday afternoon visitors of Violet Klein.

Vern, Roni and Jim Klein and Jade Schaff called on Tyler Dean and Hope Klein in Lemmon Friday afternoon. They sat outside and Ed Zimmerman and Dave Moen stopped to visit with them also.

Pastor Ed Zimmerman visited with Vern and Roni Klein Saturday afternoon.

Saturday evening, Jim Klein was a server for the Prom supper. Hope Klein and Tyler Dean picked Jim up and he spent time at their house, before Vern came to town to pick him up.

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control would be necessary.

Chiang proposes to use home-school educators to help the academically-handicapped. This may sound good to home-schoolers but it would require changes in state and federal law, a new kind of funding, and result in spotty delivery of services.

He also suggests cutting off federal funding to avoid the rules and regulations that come along with the money. While federal mandates can be bothersome, it was a federal mandate that required schools to provide equal sports opportunities for girls and boys.

Joseph Chiang is not alone in promising dramatic action. Most of the other candidates for public office engage in the same overpromise and under delivery.

Incumbent officeholders know that they must operate within a network of other movers and shakers in the 3-branch system of government. Nevertheless, they also claim the power to single-handedly make significant changes even though they know that every inch of progress requires the cooperation of many interests.

While we are indicting the candidates, the voters must share the blame for this unrealistic campaigning. Their expectations are beyond the realm of possibility but they flock to the candidate with the biggest promises because they don’t accept or understand the limitations of constitutional government.

So the candidates keep over promising and we keep believing.

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Paranoid Nation That’s Life By TONY BENDER

Guest Columnist

Fourteen cases of mumps were reported in North Dakota in the space of a month or so, according to public health officials, making us the lumpiest state in the union.

Mumps? Is that still a thing? Millennials might think it sounds like the little people you’d see in a Willie Wonka movie, or in “The Wizard of Oz.” Or even the name for Donald Trump’s minions.

With the advent of a vaccine some 50 years ago, you would think mumps would be passe—until you remember the anti-vax crowd, many of whom are convinced vaccinations are a government plot involving mind and/or population control or, at the very least, something that will turn every child into Rain Man. Noted scientist Jenny McCarthy is at the forefront of the movement, warning about the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine.

In 1964-65, 12 million Americans got rubella, resulting in 2,000 infant deaths and 11,000 miscarriages. For years, it was considered eradicated, but now it’s back. Between January and November 2015, there were 189 cases. And polio? In 1952, there were 50,000 cases, with 21,000 left paralyzed. More than 3,000

died. By 1979, it had been completely conquered. If it was a government plot, sign me up for more.

But you have politicians like that ditz-bird Michelle Bachmann, Chris Christie and even Dr. Rand Paul fueling or enabling the paranoia over vaccinations and the idea that anecdotal incidents hold the same weight as actual medical research. Yes, a child who got the MMR vaccine may be autistic, but if you went to Burger King the same day as you had a fender-bender, would you say Burger King causes car accidents?

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Internet-fueled paranoia.

Some conspiracy theorists are worried about contrails from jets. I’m not sure exactly what the nefarious purpose of these contrails might be—I just always figured it was freezing exhaust—but if the purpose is to chemically dumb down the population, the evidence would indicate it is working splendidly.

Still, it boggles my mind to believe United Airlines is involved. When my luggage and I consistently reach the same destination, I’ll believe they have the competence to pull it off.

There are those who are convinced secret forces are controlling the government.

They’ve got this one right.

They’re called lobbyists.

But conspiracy theorists are more concerned about secret organizations like the Illuminati, United Nations and Free Masons.

There was a time when rock-and-rollers had to sell their souls to the devil, but these days it’s to the Illuminati, whose members sup-

posedly include Jay-Z, Beyonce, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West and Miley Cyrus. All I know is if Snoop Dogg and Miley Cyrus are involved in world domination, it’s gonna get weird. (In case you’re wondering, yes, Ted Nugent is a member but, instead of selling his soul, he sold his brain.)

In order for the New World Order to fall into place—according to popular paranoia—the UN will have to parachute into America with their sky-blue helmets and take away all of our firearms. No longer will you be able to demand a taco just the way you want it at the point of a gun.

And don’t underestimate what the Free Masons could do. Limber Americans will be forced to become gym-

nasts with the Shrine Circus.

Politicians will become clowns. No training necessary. And, on the Fourth of July, in a coordinated attack, men in maroon fezzes and funny little go-carts will hose down parade crowds with contrails and bubblegum.

Some people are convinced “the gummit” brought down the twin towers on 9/11. Well, if it was a pretext for invading Iraq, don’t you suppose they should have packed the planes with Iraqis instead of Saudis?

Others are sure President Obama is a top-secret Muslim, who hates America so much, he subversively guided our recovery from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and forced health care on

poor people. Confusingly, he also took down the Muslim of all Muslims, Osama bin Laden. He’s not even a good Muslim.

There is a big backlash against Common Core. No one is exactly sure what Common Core is, but Republicans are convinced it involves some kind of mind control that will have our children staring blankly at their iPhones, while liberals take over.

It’s not just the Internet.

KFYR in Bismarck is leading the crazy train in North Dakota with conspiracytheory radio programing like “Ground Zero, with Clyde Lewis.” All Apocalypse All the Time. This guy makes Alex Jones sound reasonable. Responsible programming.

Lewis recently suggested the Brussels attacks was a “false flag operation,” theorizing that it would have been just as easy to attack NATO headquarters or that of the IMF as a public subway. Digest that for a moment. Really? You don’t think NATO or the IMF have serious security? Lewis intimates terrorism is part of a grand scheme to create chaos, from which the New World Order will emerge, enslaving us all.

Granted, the world is a messy place, with real conspiracies and actual coverups, but the reality is most of the messes are caused by stupidity, hubris and incompetence.

May that truth inspire you and put your mind at ease. © Tony Bender, 2016

Grand River Roundup NEWS By BETTY OLSON

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Their We sheared the sheep last d week and this Tuesday we but brought them back in to ate vaccinate them. Reub and I es sorted the ewes and pushed pt or them up the alley so Casey, ons Missy and Taz could vaccinate and brand them. The big Rambouillet bucks won’t p fit up the alley so we had keep to sort them off from the ewes and put them in a side pen to work later. We were almost done when the last horned buck came in with four ewes. When we got the ewes sorted off and headed up the alley, I raced for the gate to shut it before the buck could get through, but I wasn’t quite fast enough.

Just as I slammed the steel gate shut Ramstad tried to jump through it. I got him stopped, but paid dearly for it. The buck hit the top of the gate with his nose and crashed down right on my

back, knocking me to the ground. When Ramstad landed on top of me one of his big horns smashed the thumb on my right hand flat, his other horn hit my upper left arm leaving a big bruise, and his body squashed my right foot into the ground.

I could still move around fairly well so we got the rest of the sheep worked, but by that afternoon everything swelled up and hurt so bad I couldn’t walk at all.

By Wednesday morning my foot was better, but it’s pretty hilarious watching me try to walk limping with both legs, instead of just my ordinary left-leg limp. It was a couple days before I could get a shoe on my injured foot, but I don’t know when I’ll be able to use my swollen thumb again. There are sure a lot of things this right-handed old gal can’t do without using the thumb on my right hand! I’m on the Energy, Environment, and Agriculture task force for the American Legislative Exchange Council and was planning to fly to Pittsburg for a meeting in a couple weeks, but since I’m all crippled up I’ve decided to skip that. Dang it!

We had a High Plains Western Heritage board meeting in Spearfish Friday morning to get ready for the spring “Friendraiser” at the Heritage Center. The Kentucky Derby will be shown live on the big screen on May 7th and Gary Mule Deer will be entertaining. If you want to attend, I have tickets and don’t forget about the Open House at the Heritage Center all day on April 23rd.

I stopped to eat lunch in Belle Fourche on the way home from Spearfish and had a good visit with Mary Tarter about the adventures of calving. I called Rep. Liz May the other day to see how she was getting along calving heifers. Liz does the midnight heifer checks while she tries to keep up at her grocery store in Kyle, so

she’s a little sleep deprived.

So far she has avoided any major wrecks.

Barb Verhulst had a bad 4-wheeler wreck while they were moving cows Thursday. Her granddaughter was riding with her and little Raegan was pinned underneath the 4-wheeler when it rolled. Thankfully, when they got Raegan out from underneath, her only injury was a nasty road-rash on her face. Grandma Barb didn’t fare so well after being thrown off as it rolled.

She has a bunch of broken ribs and a badly broken collarbone, all on her left side. Barb is scheduled to have surgery on Tuesday to pin her shattered collarbone back together.

A couple weeks ago an old rancher over west was dragged to death when he got tangled up in the calfpuller chain while trying to pull a calf out of a wild heifer. Spring can be a really dangerous time of year.

Sometimes even playing golf near a cow can get you hurt, as this guy found out: A man staggers into the emergency room with a concussion, multiple bruises, and a five iron wrapped around his neck. Naturally the doctor asks him what happened.

“Well, it was like this” said the man. “I was having a quiet round of golf with my wife, when at a difficult hole, we both sliced our balls into a pasture of cows. We went to look for them, and while I was rooting around I noticed that one of the cows had something white in its rear end. I walked over and lifted up the tail, and sure enough, there was a golf ball with my wife’s monogram on it stuck right in the middle of the cow’s butt. That’s when I made my mistake.”

“What did you do?” asked the doctor.

“Well, I lifted the tail, pointed, and yelled to my wife, “Hey! This looks like yours!”

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tion for students interested in pursuing business careers.

This year’s theme of “CONNECT,” reflects the goals of FBLA members, some of the best and brightest of today’s young people. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. To learn more, visit FBLA’s website at www. fbla-pbl.org or ND FBLA’s website at www.ndfbla.org.

Other Results Chapter Scrapbook - Second Place (Tayler Burwick) Chapter Digital Scrapbook - Fifth Place (Lizzy Thompson) Chapter Annual Business Report - Ninth Place (Lizzy Thompson) Business Financial Planning - Fith Place (Kayla Chadwick/Jordan Hill/Alec Andress) Business Plan - Second Place (Keisha Hendricks) Business Plan - Fourth Place (Katelyn Turner) Digital Video Production - Second Place (Michael Shirek/McKenna Poss) Emerging Business Issues - Third Place ( Jordan Hill/ Alec Andress)

In appreciation for services given to the community, the Hettinger Lutheran Church Quilting Ladies presented quilts to the Adams County Sheriff’s Department. Pictured are Sheriff Travis Collins, Deputy Ryan Serr, and Deputy Andy Roehl. Not pictured, but also receiving quilts were Deputy Colin Dunn and Deputy Trevor Bergerson. (Courtesy Photo)` Michael Shirek (Courtesy Photo) Acalympics - Fourth Place (Team 1: Nicole Landsem, Eric Steen, Nevan Weaver, Ellie Kaitfors, Kayla Chadwick) Intro to Business Presentation - Fifth Place (Brynn Honeyman/Jacob Dix/Ben Werre) Public Service Announcement - Seventh Place (Brianna Robinson/Tayler Burwick/Isaiah Kludt) Publication Design - Second Place (Brianna Robinson/Tayler Burwick) Publication Design Fifth Place ( Jacob Dix/Ben Werre) Website Design - Eighth

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National Mutual Benefit recognizes member volunteers for outstanding service National Mutual Benefit is recognizing all 30 branches including Branch 81 of Hettinger, ND during this year’s National Volunteer Week for their 2015 service efforts.

In all, member volunteers of NMB branches donated over 105,729 volunteer hours in 2015 alone. NMB branches include groups of volunteers who strive to better their community by performing service acts both large and small. In honor of the branches efforts, National Mutual Benefit’s Home Office will be making a donation to Feeding America in their name.

NMB branches have been involved in volunteer efforts throughout the five states in which they are located: Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. 2015 events included: 243 Community Events, food pantry fillings,

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National Volunteer Week 2016, Celebrate Service, presents an opportunity for individuals, families, nonprofit organizations and government entities alike to celebrate the ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things through service. National Volunteer Week is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to put themselves at the center of social change. This week of celebrating volunteers is sponsored by the Points of

Light Institute and HandsOn Network.

In existence since 1902, National Mutual Benefit is a not-for-profit fraternal benefit society headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Through local chapters called “Branches,” NMB member volunteers promote community outreach and volunteer activities at the local level. Branch members organize and carry out charitable, educational, family, and patriotic programs to improve and enrich the lives of people in their communities. The organization also provides security to families through life and disability income insurance programs as well as retirement planning.

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Get Your 40 percent North Dakota tax credit from WRHS Foundation before it’s too late

By TED UECKER

WRHS Foundation With the tax deadline soon approaching, you and your business still have time to acquire a 40 percent North Dakota tax credit for charitable giving. You are eligible since West River Health Services Foundation, your local accredited and licensed 501 C (3) charitable institution, has an accredited North Dakota Endowment Fund.

By giving $5,000 or more per individual per year up to $25,000 to our qualified Endowment Fund, you can receive a 40 percent North Dakota tax credit (up to a maximum tax credit of $10,000 per year per individual or $20,000 per year, per couple filing jointly). This is in addition to your federal tax credit for charitable giving.

For example, if you decide to give $10,000 to the WRHS Foundation’s Endowment Fund, you could receive a $4,000 ND tax credit. And if you were in a 40 percent federal tax bracket, you’d receive another $4,000 tax credit. Therefore, your $10,000 gift would really only cost you $2,000!

Businesses that pay state income taxes may also receive a 40 percent tax credit up to a maximum credit of $10,000 by making a $5,000-$25,000 gift to an accredited Endowment Fund.

For instance, if a business gave $25,000 to the WRHS Foundation, they’d receive a $10,000 ND tax credit and if they were in a 40 percent federal tax bracket, they’d receive another $10,000 tax credit. Therefore, their $25,000 gift would only cost them $5,000!

Let’s all admit one thing: this is an amazing tax credit! With the state of our recent oil and grains economy, and our ND state legislature recently making 4.5 percent cuts to their bud-

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If you have any questions about this amazing 40 percent North Dakota tax credit, please see your financial planner or contact Ted Uecker at WRHS Foundation at 701-567-3666. Why not save taxes while supporting your local healthcare at the same time?

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Adams County warning sirens up and running, here’s the information Adams County has six working Outdoor Warning Sirens.

They are stationed in the cities of Bucyrus, Haynes, Hettinger and Reeder.

The Outdoor Warning Sirens may be activated if any city siren is in the path and within 10 miles of a storm producing any of the following events: •When a Confirmed funnel cloud or tornado has been sighted. Confirmation may occur through the National Weather service, public safety personnel - Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Emergency Management, or Storm Spotters who are trained by the National Weather Service.

•When the National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning based on radar confirmation or credible report.

•When an on-scene Incident Commander has requested activation of the sirens to alert the public of a hazardous materials or other life-threatening incident.

•For testing and maintenance operations. Sirens are tested in Bucyrus and Reeder the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Sirens are tested in Hettinger and Haynes the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. *There is NO “All Clear” signal.

A Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. A Tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado. The Outdoor Warning Sirens will not be sounded for a Watch.

Sirens in Adams County use one primary notification which will be a steady alert tone - This is an indication to “move to shelter” and seek more information. The steady tone could signify dangerous weather or another “seek shelter” incident such as a chemical accident.

The sirens will sound for three minutes, but just because they turn off, it does not mean people are out of danger. Residents should stay informed of the threat by tuning in on an all-hazards radio, check local television and radio reports or use Internet resources. Do not call Emergency Services Dispatch (911) to ask why the sirens are sounding.

Outdoor siren systems are an effective method of outdoor notification; however the system should not be relied upon for early warning for individuals indoors. Air-conditioning, thunder, wind, rain, and other conditions can cause the sirens not to be heard indoors.

The Emergency Manager highly recommends each home and business have other means to receive warnings and notifications such a NOAA all hazard radios, specifically one with SAME feature, or subscribe to a service provide who will automatically send a phone call, email or text message out when a storm warning is issued for specified locations.

NOAA ALL Hazards Weather Radio is a network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from a nearby Weather Service office. NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts National Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day. It also broadcasts of non-weather emergencies alerts such as national security, natural, environmental, and public safety alerts.

Also, listen to local news media – radio, television, and cable providers that use the Emergency Alert System (EAS).

Review and practice your Severe Weather Emergency Plan. If you do not have a basement, make arrangements with friends, family, or neighbors for a place to take shelter when severe weather approaches.

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LegaLs Published in The Adams County Record April 8, 15, 22, 2016 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of the Mirror Lake Road and Cemetery Road Reconstruction Project will be received by the Adams County Commission, Hettinger, North Dakota at the office of the Adams County Auditor, 602 Adams Avenue, Hettinger, North Dakota until 10:00 AM, local time on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016, and then publicly opened and read aloud.

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The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the County Auditor’s Office in the Adams County Courthouse and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 South Main Street, Bowman, North Dakota, 58623. Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www.broszeng. com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications. Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda.

The Adams County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein.

Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the County Auditor at least 72 hours before the services are required.

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Dated at Hettinger, North Dakota, this 5th day of April, 2016.

Patricia Carroll, Auditor Adams County Hettinger, North Dakota 58639 ________________________ Published in The Adams County Record April 15, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ADAMS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA March 3, 2016 The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session with the following present: Chuck Christman, Kathy Vliem, and Gene Seamands.

Chairman Christman called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Commissioner Vliem moved to approve the minutes of the February 11th, 2016 meeting. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried.

Commissioner Seamands moved to approve the agenda as amended. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried.

Welfare Vouchers #77896 to #77912 were approved in the amount of $29,205.05 and the Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Human Services Fund in payment.

April 7th, 2016 at 9:00 am was set as the next regular meeting date.

The County equalization meeting was scheduled for June 7th at 2:00 pm.

Fees collected by county officers were paid to the Treasurer as follows: Adams County Recorder $2,147.49; Adams County Sheriff $311.00; and Auditor/ Treasurer for Road and Bridge $422,010.51.

The February financial statement was reviewed by the Board.

The reports from the Adams County Development Corporation and the Adams County Fair Association were reviewed by the Board.

Sheriff Collins’s presented his February law enforcement report for the Commission’s review. Mr. Collins reported that he and his K-9 unit recently completed the required K-9 certification.

Commissioner Vliem moved to enter into a funding agreement with the State of ND for the 20172019 biennium to receive reimbursement for providing clerk of district court services in Adams County. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye.

Motion carried.

The Commission reviewed the request from Sanford AirMed to enroll in a county-wide membership program to provide critical care air ambulance services to the residents of Adams County.

Commissioner Vliem moved to deny the request. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried.

Engineer Billy Doerr met with

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the Commission to discuss the Cemetery Road and Mirror Lake Road Rehabilitation projects. Mr. Doerr informed the Commission that the NDDOT approved the utilization of the remaining HB 1358 and SB 2103 funds for the cemetery road project. The new project number is SC-CNOACNOB-CNOC-0119(057). The Commission discussed the possibility of borrowing ahead on the County’s Federal SC funds for the Cemetery Road project, but chose not to do that.

further notice. There is to be absolutely no burning when those conditions exist. When the North Dakota Fire Danger Index is in the Low, Medium, or High Category, persons are to follow the procedures in the North Dakota Rural Fire Danger Guide. Any individual who willfully violates this burn ban is guilty of a class B misdemeanor (NDCC 37-17.1-10 maximum sentence of 30 days in jail and a $1500 fine) and restitution of fire suppression costs may be sought from the court.

(End Fire Emergency Resolution)

Comfort Inn $240.00; #77877 B&C Plumbing & Heating, Inc. $574.46; #77878 Patricia Carroll $200.50; #77879 AVI Systems, Inc. $1227.64; #77880 AVI Systems, Inc. $1034.00; #77881 Backyard Mechanics $75.00; #77882 Holiday Inn Express Hotel-Omaha $168.00; #77883 Wex Bank $26.94; #77884 West River Health Services $1082.50; #77885 Muth Plumbing & Heating $163.48; #77886 Harlan Enerson $100.00; #77887 Hettinger Candy Co. $41.07; #77889 Brosz Engineering, Inc. $16,960.00; #77890 Brosz Engineering, Inc. $5945.00; #77891 Brosz Engineering, Inc. $1755.00; #77892 RZ Motors $3647.57; #77893 Stippich, Inc. $43.00; #77894 Southwest Water Authority $57.13; #77895 Napa Auto Parts $677.60; #77896 - #77912 Social Service Vouchers $29,205.05; #77913 Postmaster $252.00; #77914 Leilani Melling $162.00; #77915 Julie Kramlich $242.44; #77916 Office Depot $81.65; #77917 Baker & Taylor $175.89; #77918 Center Point Publishing $86.28; #77919 Slope Electric Cooperative $44.11; #77920 ND Association of Counties $396.71; #77921 Consolidated Telcom, Inc. $264.00; #77922 Intergraph Corporation SGI Division $1429.00; #77923 Adams County Treasurer $292.54; #77924 ND State Treasurer $3968.13; #77925 MDU $4496.60; #77926 Consolidated Telcom, Inc. $1163.35; #77927 Travis Collins $185.50; #77928 Runnings Supply, Inc. $1071.24; #77929 Hettinger City $189.78; #77930 ND Game & Fish Department $18,627.50; #77931 Fidelity Security Life Insurance Co. $70.05; #77932 - #77936 City Payments $53,493.78; #77937 #77942 Fire Districts $20,341.22; #77943 - #77946 School District Payments $329,322.06; #77947 - #77963 Township Payments $111,381.10; #77964 - #77971 Trust & Agency Fund Payments $77,129.54; #77972 Ultramax $158.00; #77973 Pitney Bowes $106.23; #77974 St. Alexius Medical Center $263.25; #77975 Software Innovations $700.00; #77976 Information Technology Department $570.85; #77977 Discovery Benefits$#62.50; #77978 RDO Equipment Co $387.96; #77979 Verizon Wireless $140.85; #77980 West Plains, Inc. $48,223.49; March Payroll $$105,095.24; #77885 Marjorie Frandsen $1349.50; #77996 Robert Frandsen $1764.75; #78001 Pitney Bowes $946.88; #78002 Verizon Wireless $347.81; #78003 Cenex Fleet Fueling $913.99.

Engineer Billy Doerr informed the Commission that the County does not qualify for CDBG grant funds to help defray the cost of the Mirror Lake Road Rehabilitation project since the county is at 50.5% LMI (Low to Moderate Income). The LMI must be 51% to qualify for grant funds.

Commissioner Seamands moved to approve Ben Eaton’s request for a permit to occupy highway right of way to bore and install a 2 inch 200 psi poly pipe under the road between sections 17 and 20 in Township 129 Range 98 (Lightning Creek Township).

Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried.

Repairing the bridge on the Haynes Road was discussed.

Commissioner Vliem moved to hire Buster Zahn to widen the bridge by adding concrete on both sides of the bridge and installing some type of guardrail, providing the cost does not exceed $10,000.00. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried.

Commissioner Seamands moved to approve the overweight truck permits to move a crane and boom launch into the wind farm area for the purpose of making the necessary repairs to one of the turbines. The proposed route is US 12 to 5th Street NE to 6th Ave NE to 4th St NE to 5th Ave NE to the junction at 5th Ave and 3rd Street to the wind turbine. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried.

Commissioner Seamands moved to enter into a five year lease/purchase agreement with West Plains, Inc. (CNH Industrial Capitol) to purchase two Case IH Puma 165 tractors. Second

by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried.

Commissioner Vliem moved to approve the purchase of the homestead credit and disabled veterans script from Software Innovations in the amount of $700.00. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye.

Motion carried.

Emergency Manager Michele Gaylord met with the Commission to inform them of the sky warn training scheduled for April 5th at the Hettinger Research Center and the statewide tornado drill scheduled for April 27th.

Declaring a fire emergency was discussed with Ms. Gaylord.

Commissioner Vliem introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried.

Fire Emergency and Automatic Fire Restrictions WHEREAS, Adams County, North Dakota has endured dry conditions; and WHEREAS, Adams County, North Dakota has been threatened with rural fires as of this date and Adams County has been in consultation with local fire departments; and WHEREAS, all available resources remain committed to protecting life and property; and WHEREAS, the impact of fires could threaten the health, wellbeing, and safety of the citizens of Adams County; and WHEREAS, the cost of response, inordinate equipment wear and fire damages may be far in excess of available County resources; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Adams County Commissioners declare a Fire Emergency and Burn Ban (to include a ban on ignition of fireworks, garbage burning, campfires, and burning of farm or crop land) remain in effect when the North Dakota Fire Danger Index is in the Very High, or Extreme Index and/or a Red Flag Warning has been issued for Adams County, North Dakota until

Commissioner Vliem moved to approve the memorandum of agreement with Dakota Western Bank to establish a shelter site location for employees of Dakota Western Bank in the event of an evacuation, providing a hold harmless clause is added to the agreement. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye.

Motion carried.

Extension Agent Julie Kramlich presented her January and February narrative report and updated the Commission on upcoming events. Commissioner Vliem moved to approve out of state travel for Ms. Kramlich to attend a Public Issues Leadership Development Conference in Crystal City, Virginia on April 10-13, 2016. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried.

Per the recommendation of the Adams County Planning & Zoning Commission, Commissioner Vliem moved to deny Gene Kempf’s application for a variance to plant environmental trees and shrubs a minimum of 16 feet from the section line in the NE1/4 of Section 24 Township 129 Range 95. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried.

County Recorder Ginger Dangerud met with the Commission to request permission to repair the IVN system in the Courtroom at a total cost of $1227.64. Commissioner Vliem moved to approve the request. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried.

Commissioner Seamands moved to approve the service contract with AVI Systems, Inc. in the amount of $1034.00 for the IVN system in the Courtroom. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried.

The variance request from Thunder Spirit Wind, LLC for placing a wind turbine less than 2640 feet from an occupied dwelling in Section 28 Township 130N Range 95W (Duck Creek Township) was discussed. Those in attendance for the discussion were Wells McGiffert, Allete Clean Energy, Darrin Holzer, MDU; Shawn Seamands, representing Jenna Innes (owner of occupied dwelling); Sates Attorney Aaron Roseland; and John Wolff. On January 29th, 2016 the Adams County Planning & Zoning Commission met and recommended to the Adams County Commission that the variance be granted. Commissioner Vliem moved to deny the variance request until issues with Ms. Innes are resolved. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted nay. Motion carried.

Commissioner Vliem moved the following bills be paid. Second

by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. #77850 BJ’s Paint & Body $3905.35; #77851 Digital Ally $4325.00; #77852 Dacotah Bank $305.70; #77853 Electronic Communications $13,013.25; #77854 NDACo Resources Group, Inc. $37.00; #77855 Consolidated Telcom, Inc. $170.90; #77856 Federal Signal Corporation $66,240.00; #77857 Kimberly Frank $218.00; #77858 Marco, Inc. $1378.34; #77859 Otis Elevator $1043.29; #77860 C&H Cleaning Service $772.50; #77861 Redwood Toxicology Laboratory Inc. $50.00; #77862 Reserve Account $1000.00; #77863 SBM, Inc. $117.99; #77864 SBM, Inc. $290.86; #77865 Walmart Community $151.95; #77866 Berger Electric Inc. $1936.09; #77867 Pharmchem, Inc. $1216.00; #77868 ND Motor Vehicle $11.50; #77869 Software Innovations $550.00; #77870 Muth Plumbing & Heating $336.07; #77871 Crane, Roseland, Pikovsky & Melling, PC $217.50; #77872 Carmel’s Cleaners $332.95; #77873 Aaron Roseland $70.20; #77874 Kennedy’s Fresh Foods $162.90; #77875 Country Media, Inc. $202.41; #77876

Commissioner Seamands moved to adjourn the meeting.

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vliem. Chairman Christman declared the meeting adjourned at 3:15 pm.

Chuck Christman, Chairman Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: Patricia Carroll Adams County Auditor/Treasurer _________________________ Published in The Adams County Record April 15, 2016 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Hettinger, North Dakota 2015 We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the safe clean water we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source is the Southwest Water Authority (SWA).

The Southwest Water Authority takes Missouri River water from Lake Sakakawea. This is a surface water source. The quality and condition of this water varies with lake level, spring runoff and other factors. We monitor regularly for offensive tastes and odors in the raw water and if any are present we add sodium permanganate at the at the Richardton pumping station to reduce them.

From there the water is pumped 26 miles to Dodge where chlorine and ammonia are added to form chloramines. The water then travels another 60 miles to the Water Treatment in Dickinson where it is treated using the following processes: Clarifying and softening, stabilization, filtration, and disinfection.

The North Dakota Department of Health has prepared a Source Water Assessment for the City of Hettinger and the Southwest Water Authority. Information regarding this program is available upon request. The source water assessment is complete and available at SWA. (Contact the SWA office for more information.)

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77893 77894This report shows our water horityquality and what it means.

Parts SocialIf you have any questions about 05.05;this report or concerning your 52.00;water utility, please contact Pa62.00;tricia Carroll, Hettinger City Audi42.44;tor, at 701-567-4363. We want 81.65;our valued customers to be in75.89;formed about their water utility. If shingyou want to learn more please atectrictend any of our regularly sched0 NDuled meetings. They are held on 96.71;the second Wednesday of the m, Inc.month at 7:00 a.m., MST in the Cor-National Guard Armory Confer29.00;ence Room. If you are aware of surernon-English speaking individuals Trea-who need help with the appropriMDUate language translation please datedcall Patricia at the number listed 77927above.

77928 71.24;The City of Hettinger would ap89.78;preciate it if large volume water h De-customers would please post 31 Fi-copies of this Annual Drinking e Co.Water Quality Report in conspicCityuous locations or distribute them 937 -to tenants, residents, patients, 41.22;students, and/or employees so istrictindividuals who consume the 77947water, but do not receive a wamentster bill, can learn about our water 77971system.

ments amaxThe City of Hettinger routinely owesmonitors for contaminants in your exiusdrinking water according to Fed77975eral and State laws. The follow00.00;ing table shows the results of our ologymonitoring for the period of Janu77977ary 1st to December 31st, 2015.

62.50;As authorized and approved Coby EPA, the state has reduced Wire-monitoring requirements for cerWesttain contaminants to less often Marchthan once per year because the 77885concentrations of these contami49.50;nants are not expected to vary ndsensignificantly from year to year. owesSome of our data [e.g., for inWire-organic contaminants], though Cenexrepresentative, is more than one year old.

The sources of drinking water mands(both tap and bottled water) ineting.clude rivers, lakes, streams, d byponds, reservoirs, springs and rmanwells. As water travels over the eetingsurface of the land or through the ground it dissolves naturallyoccurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and n oners can pick up substances resulting TEST:from the presence of animals or Carrollfrom human activity.

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naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil production, mining or farming.

evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

ing. If you are concerned about lead in your drinking water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

troleum spill or leak. Your water system also monitors for sulfate, which at the present time is an unregulated contaminant.

ing water than the general population.

Immuno-compromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.

Pesticides and herbicides, which come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff and residential uses.

Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can, also, come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff and septic systems.

Radioactive contaminants, which

SEE TABLE can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

In the following table you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following definitions: Not applicable (NA), No Detect (ND) Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (g/l) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

Picocuries per liter (pCi/l) –Pico curies per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.

Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Treatment Technique (TT) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Maximum Contaminant Level The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - The “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Data: Lowest Monthly Percentage of Samples Meeting Turbidity Limits= 100 Highest Single Measurement = 0.14 *If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children.

Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Hettinger is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. Use water from the cold tap for drinking and cooking. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cook-

**Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system. 100% of samples met turbidity limits.

EPA requires monitoring of over 80 drinking water contaminants.

Those contaminants listed in the table above are the only contaminants detected in your drinking water.

Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted.

Your water system monitors for a number of unregulated organic contaminants, which could indicate a contamination of the water supply from a pesticide or pe-

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.

The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

MCL’s are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated contaminants, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.

Thank you for allowing us to provide your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.

These improvements sometimes require rate structure adjustments.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drink-

These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

Please call Patricia Carroll, City Auditor, at 701-567-4363 if you have questions.

The city of Hettinger works diligently to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.

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SPORTS BASEBALL SEASON IS UNDERWAY

Team starts season with three road losses

By COLE BENZ

Record Editor The Night Hawks baseball team has had a rough stretch to start the season, losing their first three games on the road.

The team—comprised of New England, Hettinger, and Scranton—headed to Dickinson to open the season against the Midgets’ junior varsity squad with a double header on April 7.

The Night Hawks showed early what their coach had previously told the Record, that their hitting would be better. The Night Hawks put a man on base and advanced him with some hitting. Senior Brandon Pierce, who was at third, ended up crossing the plate for the first run of the game and season.

The Night Hawks performed well at the plate, garnering 11 hits to a .333 batting average between both games.

The Night Hawks, though, dropped both contests to scores of 11-1 and 13-3.

Pitching was a struggle and Dix said that his team

gave up too many walks.

Dix added that he knew his team would have to work on pitching this season, and that his hurlers will improve with more reps on the mound.

The Night Hawks traveled to Steele on April 12 to face off against Kidder County for their first regional game of the year. Kidder County is a co-op made up of Steele, Tappen, Wing, and Napoleon.

Pitching shined in this contest as each team was relegated to only three hits.

The Pirates got on the board first in the bottom of the second inning. Pierce was on the mound and struck out the first batter but hit the second. On a ground ball hit by the third man in the order helped the runner at first base advance to second.

The Night Hawks then allowed the hitter to reach on an error and Pierce issued a walk to load the bases with two outs. The next batter blasted a double that plated the first two runs of the game, putting Kidder County up 2-0.

But the Night Hawks tied

TOP: Brandon Pierce winds up against the Dickinson Midget junior varsity team. BOTTOM: Hudson Pierce gets ready for the ball as a runner is attempting to score. (Photos by Cole Benz/The Record) things up in the top of the next inning.

Pierce took one deep to the outfield for a RBI triple before advancing to home on a wild pitch, getting even

with the Pirates at two.

Pierce pitched four innings and started the fifth. He issued a walk and plunked a batter, Dix brought in sophomore Jarad Mattis with two

on and no outs. Mattis started well in relief, striking out two batters but did allow a run on a fielder’s choice.

The Pirates saved a run in the fifth inning with an acrobatic catch by their third baseman. Freshman Jacob Dix reached second on a two-out double before Pierce ripped a line drive at the third baseman. He leaped up and grabbed the ball out the air, ending the inning. “[It] was a whale of catch by the third baseman,” Nolan Dix said. “[It was] a nice play by the third baseman, or we would have tied it up in the fifth, that ended the rally.”

In the bottom of the fifth Kidder County took the lead and didn’t relinquish it, winning 3-2.

Pitching and defense improved from the first two

games to the third. The Night Hawks were able to escape a bases loaded jam in the first and sixth inning without giving up any runs.

Nolan Dix said his team has reached base well enough, but they still need to be able to advance the runners.

“We just couldn’t get the runs across,” Nolan Dix said.

“We left five on base.”

The effort is there, and Dix is confident with his team and the depth they have at the plate.

“We definitely have 10, or 11 batters in the varsity game that we can rely on, that we put at the plate that we have confidence with,” Nolan Dix said.

Pitching will need more reps, and the head coach said they just need innings. He pointed to his senior pitcher Pierce. Pierce had a rough outing in Dickinson but settled down to have a better game against Kidder County.

Pierce, Jacob Dix and Jaxon Mellmer each had a hit against Kidder County.

Pierce had a triple with an RBI and Dix had a double with an RBI. Pierce took the loss with four walks, one hit batsman and two strikeouts. Mattis pitched two innings and issued three walks and had three strikeouts.

The junior varsity lost 11-1 to Kidder County.

The Night Hawks travel to Shiloh Christian on Thursday, April 14 and are in Hettinger for their first home game on April 19 against Washburn.

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Positional Analysis Weekly Viking Roundup By JORDAN WRIGHT For The Record

With the NFL draft rapidly approaching, let’s take a look at the four worst position groups for the Minnesota Vikings and how they can be fixed. For this article, I averaged the player grades from Pro Football Focus for each position. All players who are on the roster and saw the field last season (therefor given a player grade by PFF) were taken into account. The averages also factor additions and subtractions to the roster, so for example Mike Wallace’s grade doesn’t affect the wide receiver’s overall average, while Alex Boone’s player grade will be factored into the offensive guard’s average.

The third worst group on the Minnesota Vikings is the tight end position.

Two years ago when Norv Turner was brought in as offensive coordinator, one of the players who stood to benefit the most was Kyle Rudolph. Norv’s offense has historically been very friendly to the tight ends, with players like Antonio Gates and Jordan Cameron experiencing great production under Turner in recent years. Theoretically, matching Norv Turner and a player with Rudolph’s talents should have produced a wonderful pairing. Unfortunately, Rudolph and the rest of the tight end group were only able to muster a player grade of 65.48.

When compared to the rest of the NFL, the Vikings’ tight ends grade of 65.48 ranks 14th. Like the offensive guards from the article last week, it’s always a good sign when one of the worst groups on the team is still in the top half of the league.

So how can the Vikings improve their tight end group? While I have heard some people talk about drafting a tight end, I do not believe that is the best option as the Vikings already have four on the roster. Kyle Rudolph still has four years left on his contract, so he isn’t going anywhere. MyCole Pruitt is entering his second season and showed flashes in his rookie season, so he isn’t going anywhere either. With the top two set on the depth chart, Rhett Ellison and Brian Leonhardt will be battling it out for the third and possibly last available spot if the Vikings decide to only keep three on the roster.

If the Vikings have their hearts set on drafting a tight end, it will be later in the draft. A couple names to keep an eye on are Tyler Higbee out of Western Kentucky and Jerell Adams from South Carolina.

Higbee is a former wide receiver who switched to tight end and is projected to be a third to fifth round pick. However, he was just arrested and charged with second degree assault, second degree evading police and alcohol intoxication in a public place according to Pro Football Talk so I imagine his draft stock will fall leading up to draft night. I know nothing of what transpired the other night when he got arrested, but if the Vikings do their homework and decide to take a chance, Higbee has

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the potential to be a great receiving tight end in the NFL. Adams is a different type of player than Higbee. While still being fast enough to be a receiving threat (4.64 seconds in the 40-yard dash), Adams is more of a blocking tight end who welcomes contact and shows the ability to set the edge on run plays. The most complete tight end in the draft, it is possible Adams is taken in the second or third round, which should be too high for the Vikings.

But if he slips in the draft, he would be an interesting prospect to look at.

I believe the Vikings’ tight ends are a good group and there doesn’t need to be any major changes made.

The biggest thing that’s going to help the tight ends is a better offensive line. With a line that can give Teddy Bridgewater a little more time to throw, the whole offense will open up and the tight ends should be the ones who benefit the most.

I had a lot of entries for the competition to accurately predict the order of the worst position groups.

While some of the guesses were pretty close, nobody got them all in the correct order. So because of that, I will be doing it one more week! Think you can predict who the next two position groups will be?

We already know offensive guard and tight end, and I will give you a hint and tell you not to include full back or kicker/punter. Let me know your guess by e-mail (skoljwright@gmail.com), Facebook (facebook.com/ skoljwright) or on Twitter (@skoljwright). Any guesses that accurately predict the positions and have them in the correct order will win a Vikings themed prize!

ATHLETE PROFILE Colbey Steeke

North Dakota Sports By SHELDON CHRISTENSON

North Dakota has another national champion as the University of North Dakota’s hockey team defeated Quinnipiac University 5-1 in the finals of the Frozen Four in Tampa. I had not heard of Quinnipiac so I googled them and it is a private institution in Connecticut that was founded in 1929.

It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,553, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 600 acres. Its tuition and fees are $42,270 (2015-16). The Bobcats came into the finals with a 32-3-7 record and Nationally-ranked No. 1. UND was ranked No. 3.

Interested in upcoming basketball camps? Dickinson State is offering three camps this summer. The Boys and Girls Starter Camp will be for boys and girls grades 1-4 on June 2-4. The Boys Individual Skills Camp will be for boys grades 5-12 on June 14-16. The Team

United States including Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Montana and North Dakota. This was the teams third consecutive year in attendance.

Jade Yates, daughter of Shane and Avis Yates, was named to the 12-girl AllStar team in Billings. Jade demonstrated a high level of intensity the entire week, earning a position on the team. She was selected out of 16 girls teams from the western US. (Excerpts from the Aug 3, 07, Adams County Record) Sports schedule for the coming week is as follows: - April 15, JH Track Meet at Lemmon - April 15, Varsity Track Meet at Beach - April 18, JH Track Meet at Beach - April 19, Girls Elementary Volleyball triangular vs Killdeer & Trinity at Killdeer - April 19, Varsity Baseball vs Washburn at Hettinger - April 21, Varsity Track Meet at Beach - April 21, Varsity Baseball at Hazen - April 21, Girls Elementary Volleyball triangular vs Ht. River & New England at Hettinger

- April 21, JH Track Meet at Dickinson (DSU) See you at the games.

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Record ADAMS COUNTY

By SHELDON CHRISTENSON

For The Record Colbey Steeke had been a mainstay for HettingerScranton Night Hawk football and wrestling teams.

Not only was he a talented athlete but he was a complete teammate for his constant upbeat attitude and his mentorship of younger players. He will be missed.

He garnered many awards and accomplishments during his school years including 2015 Second Team AllState lineman, First Team 2015 All-Region 5 lineman, Region 5 Lineman of the Year and Second Team AllRegion 5 Academic Team.

He also qualified six times for the state wrestling tournament culminating with a second-place finish in his senior year. He previously finished seventh in 2013, and fifth in both 2014 and 2015. He also finished his high school wrestling career by tying the school wrestling record for wins with a record of 193-78.

His preparation for being the best athlete he could be was by working hard every day in practice and helping team mates be the best they can be.

He was inspired by his little brother Calvin, who showed that you can inspire and enlighten everyone’s day.

As far as advice given to him, he stated; “Never hold anything back and give 100 percent a 100 percent of the time.”

One of the funniest moments he encountered was when Tanner Sanford jumped in front of Brandon

Camp for high school players will be on June 18-19.

The Night Hawk baseball team had a rough opening as they lost to the Dickinson JV team by scores of 11-1 and 13-3 on April 7. Shiloh is having a rough opening also has they lost to Grafton 5-0 and to Minot Ryan 3-1 in their Shiloh Invitational tournament.

The Night Hawk track team was in the always tough Queen City Classic in Spearfish on April 8. According to head coach Kelly Pierce the Night Hawks were missing a few athletes on the girls side and had everyone for the boys. The boys 4x100 set a new Night Hawk record with a time of 46.37. Members of the team were Isaiah Kludt, Hayden Sadowsky, Sam Kludt and Brandon Pierce. Elizabeth Bartholmy was 7th in the Long Jump and 5th in the Triple Jump. There are 24 girls out for track and 17 boys. Some of the boys also play on the Night Hawk baseball team.

LOOKING BACK: Hettinger High School Girls Basketball team attended a team camp in Billings, Mont., July 9-13, 2007.

The team had an excellent record of 20-6, finishing second place just behind Pacatelo, ID. The camp had 16 teams from the western

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A YEAR IN REVIEW Colbey Steeke (File Photo/Reflections Studio) Pierce and stole his interception.

When asked what he considered his biggest disappointment, he stated: “Losing in the state wrestling finals this year. But I learned that one match or game or play cannot define your career.”

His plans after graduating from high school are to attend Dickinson State University and run for FFA state office and major in agricul-

tural education.

Colbey finalized by adding; “People won’t remember your accomplishments as an athlete as much as how

By SHELDON CHRISTENSON you affected them as a perFor the Pioneer son and their lives.”

I would like Harding to add County that came to Scranton on Dec. you will missed Colbey, not18 and 19 to take onfield the and Nighthawk boys only on the football girls’ basketball teams, and wrestling matand but also the left going 0-2 for their efforts. cheering and spirit you proHettinger-Scranton’s boy’s vided at the girls volleyball basketball team faced the and pulled out and basketballRanchers games. first Good a 64-62 win. The Nighthawk’s luck in the future.

Nighthawk basketball teams both down Harding C

full court pressure initially gave the Ranchers trouble as they quickly fell behind 12-0. On top

of that, their 6’4” center Mason Teigen left the game late in the first quarter with three fouls and would not return until the 2nd half. The Nighthawks built a 13-point lead at the end of the first half which was highlighted by a buzzer-beating long range 3-point shot by Haden Sadowsky, which made the score 38-25.

With the return of Teigen in the second half, better shooting and rebounding, they out-

26 but the Ranchers fell just short by two points.

They had a chance to tie the game with less than a minute to go but, Sam Kludt blocked a close in shot by Teigen which more than likely saved the game from being tied.

The Ranchers got the ball back with 10 seconds left but could not get off a good shot.

Kludt was having a problem finding his shooting touch but his blocked shot was definitely

Nighthawks.

Sadowsky scored 34 for HS which included five 3-pointers and Brandon Pierce added 21. I had Clayton Koch leading Harding Co. with 23 points.

The Nighthawk JV team also remains undefeated as they downing Harding Co. 63-53.

Harding Co. came into the game with a 2-0 record and receiving votes in the top five in South Dakota Class B ranks.

The following night the

Harding C came in wit Hettinger/S jumped out they were first stop, They held o although b 21 to pull o of the seas five losses.

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