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Surgeon no longer affiliated with hospital By COLE BENZ
Record Editor
Gustafson
A Hettinger doctor awaiting trial in Oregon for the sexual abuse of a minor has recently parted ways with his employer, United Clinics Physicians. It was announced to the West River Board of Directors during a rescheduled meeting May 4 that
Dr. Robert Gustafson was no longer employed by United Clinics Physicians, which contracts with West River for staffing needs. That effectively ended Gustafson’s position as general surgeon with the area hospital, and concluded a tumultuous time for West River. Gustafson had been on paid leave since December. The former surgeon began his
tenure with West River in November 2014, and the following July pleaded not guilty to 12 criminal counts related to the alleged sexual abuse of a teenage girl in Oregon. He is currently waiting to stand trial on those charges in Clatsop County, Ore. But matters only worsened for Gustafson. While out on bond, he violated
the terms of his release when he was cited Dec. 13, 2015 for driving under the influence and striking a vehicle in Morton County. The West River board accepted United Clinics Physicians’ decision and would immediately begin searching for a general surgeon, according to a statement released by West River CEO Matthew Sha-
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Nighthawk basketball teams both down Harding County By BONNIE SMITH
Dakota Buttes Museum
By SHELDON CHRISTENSON For the Pioneer
of that, their 6’4” center Mason 26 but the Ranchers fell just Nighthawks. Harding County girls w The Johnson-Melary American LeTeigen left the game late in the short by two points. Sadowsky scored 34 gion for HS came in the with a 1-3 Buttes record. Post #115 and Dakota first quarter with three fouls They had a chance to tie the which included five 3-pointHettinger/Scranton girls a Historical Society/Museum again invite Harding County came to and would not return until the game with less than a minute ers and Brandon Pierce added jumped out to an early lead everyone to the museum in southeast cranton on Dec. 18 and 19 to 2nd half. The Nighthawks built to go but, Sam Kludt blocked 21. I had Clayton Koch lead- they were head 16-1 after Hettinger for a day full of patriotic activiake on the Nighthawk boys a 13-point lead at the end of the a close in shot by Teigen which ing Harding Co. with 23 ties and remembrances Monday, Mayat h points. first stop,onand 25-15 nd girls’ basketball teams, and first half which was highlighted more than likely saved the The Nighthawk JV team 30 inalso observation Memorial Theyofheld on inDay the2016. second h eft going 0-2 for their efforts. thought we’d givebeing it a second try,” remains undefeated as “We they by a buzzer-beating long range game from being tied. although outscored Hettinger-Scranton’s boy’s 3-point shot by Haden Sadsays Legion Commander Jay Skaarvold. The Ranchers got the ball downing Harding Co. 63-53. 21 to pull off their second “It’s a way for both organizations to celasketball team faced the owsky, which made the score back with 10 seconds left but Harding Co. came into the of the season to go along w ebrate our veterans and our pioneers.” anchers first and pulled out 38-25. and re-Buttes could not get off a good shot. game with a 2-0 record Dakota fiveHistorical losses. Society/Muse64-62 win. The Nighthawk’s fiveboard in president With the return of Teigen in Kludt was having a problem ceiving votes in the topum CaseyCeil Joppa Anne tallied Clement 19 ull court pressure initially gave the second half, better shoot- finding his shooting touch but South Dakota Class B ranks. Kinsey Jahner added 11 agrees: “With a strong sense of commuhe Ranchers trouble stages as they During the planning of theing newand building, the staff at West River Veterinary Clinic wanted to make sure that the past is not fornity spirit, people came together to re-had rebounding, they out- his blocked shot was definitely The following night the the Nighthawks. Both uickly fell behind On top gotten, and that12-0. the future is always embraced. They have dedicated the ‘Legacy Room’ to the history, and a foundation is in the early member those who made it possible for scored Hettinger/Scranton 37- one of the key moments for the Nighthawk girls downed the 3-pointers. stages of beginning operation, with the hopes of helping the community. (Photo by Cole Benz/Adams County Record)
After new clinic opens, West River Vet hopes to leave long lasting impression By COLE BENZ
Record Editor With the opening of a brand new building, the West River Veterinary Clinic is hoping to make sure the old one isn’t quickly forgotten. Doctor Ethan Andress said that they are in the process of forming a foundation, in hopes of remembering its history, and encouraging its future. “In the process of moving to the new building, we wanted to figure out a way to bring that history along with us, and create something that would create a memorial to the old clinic,” Andress said. Andress said that they are in the early stages of forming the board for what will be called the West River Veterinary Clinic Legacy Foundation. Legacy, a big part of the title and a big part of what Andress is hoping to achieve. “Where the legacy comes from is we want the legacy of the past clinic and bring that legacy into the present clinic,” Andress said. “Because they created something that was very special.” Four people, at this point, will be asked to sit on the board, and the necessary paperwork is about to be
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filed. Andress told the Record that the inaugural board meeting will probably take place within the next month. During the planning stages of the new clinic, they decided to dedicate one room to the history, which first filed corporate papers in the late 1960s. As things develop, the history will be documented and put on display in the ‘Legacy Room,’ which is just to the left when you walk in the new building. The room will serve a few purposes. Along with dog training, it was previously reported to the Record that various groups such as 4H, and FFA would be able to utilize it for events. While it is important to remember the past, planning for the future is pertinent to the success of any organization. So part of the Legacy Foundation will be to encourage, and support the youth of the community. “It’s kind of been a goal to create something that’s bigger, and longer lasting,” Andress said. Andress said the hope is to get the Legacy Foundation to a point
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The Legacy Room is just to the left as you walk in the new clinic. (Photo by Cole Benz/The Recored)
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us to gather in this way.” R a n d y Raasch, former National Guard (NG) Commander of the Hettinger NG Station, will begin the traditional Memorial Day Service at 10:30 a.m. MDT in building two of the museum with the Advance of Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance. The service continues with the National Anthem and with prayer led by the Legion Chaplain. After prayer, the Borderline Singers perform the Armed Forces Medley, during which members from all branches of US service are asked to stand and be recognized. Speakers and musical selections follow. The Legion Auxiliary will place a wreath of remembrance. The honoring of Veterans and the playing of taps follows. The retirement of the colors closes the traditional Memorial Day service. “People I have talked to say they really liked Memorial Day at the museum,” Legion Adjutant Dennis Sayler said. “I was sorry I could not make it last year, but look forward to attending this year.” After a short break, all are invited to a complimentary dinner to be served in building two, with tables inside and outside, weather permitting. Please bring a potluck dessert to share. At noon, the Borderline Singers will share a medley of patriotic songs. At 1:00 p.m., in recognition of the third year of the museum’s World War
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