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ADAMS COUNTY
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AUGUST 16, 2019
Extension Center celebrates 110 years
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WEST RIVER HEALTH SERVICES FINDS NEW DIMENSION FRANK TURNER
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ears ago, settlers made a new home in Adams County. As they settled the area, built new farms, and established ranches, they soon recognized the importance of agricultural research, innovation, and discover y. As the first property lines were being drawn in Hettinger, pioneering farmers and ranchers made the foundational decision to donate 160 acres of land for the specific purpose of agricultural research in conjunction with the North Dakota State University and funding from the North Dakota State Legislature. Today, 110 years later, that research land is formally known as the Hettinger Research Extension Center. Back then, however, it was known as the Hettinger Sub-Station. According to Hettinger Research Extension Center Director and Ph.D. Animal Scientist Christopher Schauer, the station provided key insights into what new farmers and ranchers could actually grow in the region. Many of the pioneers, he explained, were immigrants from different countries, and those immigrants had no way of understanding what crops and animals would work in this area of the world. “It was that type of research that started the foundation of, EXTENSION » PAGE 6
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reast cancer is the most common cancer in America for women. The American Cancer Society estimates that 268,6000 cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed by the end of 2019. The statistics are staggering, and Adams County isn’t immune. Although breast cancer is pervasive, the technologies to catch the cancer in its early stages are improving. West River Health Services just invested into one of these new technologies by upgrading their mammography system. Even though it’s the same mammography machine, the new upgrade gives physicians the ability to see the body in three dimensions rather than just two. According to Radiology Manager Jodi Burns, the ability to see in 3-D gives the physician a much more in-depth picture and the ability to catch the cancer earlier. “It’s kind of like a book and pages,” she explained, “Before with 2-D mammography, you were only able to see the cover and sides of the West River Health Services’ mammography system was recently upgraded to 3-D imagery for more book. Now with 3-D, the accurate breast cancer screenings. Frank Turner/Adams County Record physician is able to look frame, allows a physician Diagnostic Radiologist is finished, Kristy expects through the pages of the see more images and get Mark Kristy has been gothat he will be able give book.” more correct information ing through trainings on patients more conclusive The new ability about a suspected area. how to interpret the new feedback on their test to look at thin sections of Already, General images. Once his training results with less returns to the breast tissue, frame by
the doctor. “With this 3-D technology, false positives are reduced significantly. We can characterize potential abnormalities better and more definitively tell a patient the result of an abnormality,” he said. “There is a lot less call back, a lot less patient anxiety, and they get it done with right away.” Even though the 3-D upgrade takes more pictures, according to Burns, it’s still the same machine and comparable with what people have experienced in the past. “It does not give more radiation than 2-D,” said Burns. “It’s the same machine that people are used to and it’s the same amount of time to get tested.” Both Burns and Kristy suggested, based on information from both the American Cancer Society and the American College of Radiology, that women over the age of 40 get screened for breast cancer every year. “The most important thing is awareness,” said Burns, “Ultimately, people should contact their contact their primary health physician to find out more information.” Those wanting to learn more about breast cancer and the new technologies can call West River Health Services at 701-567-4561.
New horizon in Centennial Square
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entennial Square is a popular place to stop, rest, and enjoy Hettinger’s downtown. It has comfortable tables, beautiful flowers, and now a new, bright sunset view. Executive Director of the Hettinger Chamber of Commerce and the Adams County Development Corporation Jasmin Fosheim said that by the end of the fall season, a new buffalo and sunset mural will be painted onto the old Movies N’ More building.
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According to Fosheim, the Chamber had been looking into a mural project for quite a while. Only recently, were they able to find the funding. “We’ve been looking for funding to start a mural for over a year,” said Fosheim. “We finally received a grant through the Dickinson Sales Tax Grant for updates to Centennial Square, including the addition of a mural.” The Dickinson Sales Tax Grant specifically benefits satellite communities within
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The beginnings of the new Centennial Square buffalo mural. Frank Turner/Adams County Record
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