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ADAMS COUNTY
RECORD H ET T I N G ER , N O R T H DAK O T A
AUGUST 9, 2019
Former Elgin Firefighter sentenced on arson charges STAFF REPORT
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former volunteer firefighter has been sentenced to five years in prison and to pay almost $4 million in restitution after setting a series of fires in and around Elgin over a two-year span. Jo h n I s z l e r, 2 6 , will also be spending three years of supervised probation after his release from prison, which may ARSON » PAGE 2
Adams County walks across America FRANK TURNER
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est River Health Services (WRHS) recently began a walking challenge for both individuals and businesses to promote good health and exercise in Adams County. From July 22 to August 18, businesses and teams participating will keep track of how far they are walking in a day as a part AMERICA » PAGE 3
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Weekend WEATHER SAT
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$227,734 PRESENTED TO WEST RIVER HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION
income was to be spent for the benefit of Marlys during her lifetime. This income defrayed nursing home expenses for over 17 years as Marlys moved finally to Sheyenne Care Center in Valley City. After Maryls passed on May 15, 2019, the trust ended with the entire balance of trust property going to the West River Health Services Foundation (WRHSF). The Kinsvaters had many cousins and relatives, but none that were extremely close. Their gift to WRHSF was a gift to all of us, as neighbors and friends, that will live on indefinitely as an endowment. -Carol Fordahl
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ears and years ago, a Bucyrus farmer and his wife, John and Myrtle Kinsvater, started an estate for their daughter, Marlys Kinsvater. Although the Kinsvater family was never rich, according to Successor Guardian and Conservator Carol Fordahl, the family was able to put together a “tidy sum” for the benefit of their only child, Marlys Kinsvater. After the recent passing of Marlys Kinsvater in May, the West River Health Services Foundation became the benefactor of the entire Kinsvater John and Myrtle Kinscater Trust property and received $227,734 to go towards benefiting people in Kinsavaters home region. Fordahl explained the Kinsvater’s story in the following press release: John and Myrtle Kinsvater were small farmers north of Bucyrus. The Kinsvaters were not rich by any means, farming a very small plot of land. (Top) Carol Fordahl presents a $227,734.99 gift to Fund Development Officer Ted Uecker and But they were savers and Chief Executive Officer Matt Shahan. (Bottom) A historic photo of Bucyrus farming family John and Myrtle Kinsvater with their daughter Marlys Kinsvater. Photos submitted. amassed a tidy sum for the sake of their only town. John established Hospital and is able to may be distributed to child, Marlys. the John and Myrtle live independently and said Marlys Kinsvater." When John executed Kinsvater Trust in his can reasonably be reTheir only child and his Last Will & Teswill with the provisponsible for managing truly the light of their tament in August of sion that, "In the event her own funds, and at lives was provided for 1993, Marlys was living that Marlys Kinsvater the sole discretion of the in this instrument. The at the North Dakota is discharged from the Trustee, all or portions trust was set up with State Hospital in JamesNorth Dakota State of the trust principal the stipulation that all
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dams County grabbed the reigns for this weekend’s rodeo and fair. The weekend started out with 4-H students showing every type of animal on the farm. Whether it was rabbits, dogs, or livestock, there was a judging contest. Following the morning 4-H shows, the RZ Motors Volleyball Tournament ignited a competitive night. Once the dust settled on the volleyball courts, the “Ball Busters” team from Bison emerged victorious on the court
WRHSF Fund Development Officer Ted Uecker explained that when someone donates and has a preference to where the money goes, the Foundation allocates the funds to the area of the donor’s choosing. “Typically, if anyone makes a donation to our Foundation, if they have an intent for the donation, we have to honor that intent.” In the Kinsvater estate, intent was not specified for how the hospital should allocate those funds, according to Uecker. “We are going to have WRHSF » PAGE 2
Fun at the fair
and took home the first place trophy, At the end of the day, the live band Slamabama played live country music and dance for an Adams County shindig. The next day, riders of all ages clung on tight to bulls, horses, and even sheep at the rodeo for an entertaining evening. Below are the 2019 Open Static Exhibit results: Hand Needlework: Sr. Grand: Elgean Thorson Sr. Reserve: Linda Braaten Jr. Grand: Sophie Ken-
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4-H members Joe Larson (left) and Madison Weishaar (right) walk their steers for the judges. Frank Turner/Adams County Record
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