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VELVA BOUND Trinity collapse sends Cowboys into state football playoff with Aggies

By Brad Mosher The Herald The Cowboys may be young and fairly inexperienced, but the Killdeer football team will be facing its biggest challenge of the season Saturday when they travel to Velva for a state playoff game at 2 p.m. (Central) against the young but undefeated

Aggies.

Velva is the top-ranked AA team in the state.

“Velva is an excellent team,” Killdeer coach Andrew Cook said. “They haven’t lost a game this year. They lost last year in the playoffs to Bowman and they have the vast majority of

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Killdeer quarterback Zach Andersen (13) will lead the Cowboys into the playoffs Saturday in Velva. Herald photo / Brad Mosher

NOAA predicts warmer than average winter - for most of U.S. Warmer-than-average temperatures are forecast for much of the U.S. this winter according to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center.

Although below-average temperatures are not favored, cold weather is anticipated and some areas could still experience a colder-than-average winter.

Wetter-than-average weather is most likely across the Northern Tier of the U.S. during winter, which extends from December through February.

While the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climate pattern often influences the winter, neutral conditions are in place this year and expected to persist into the spring. In the absence of El Nino or La Nina, long-term trends become a key predictor for the outlook, while other climate patterns, such as the Madden-Julian Oscillation and Arctic Oscillation (AO), will

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Two-year old Raelynn McCann tries out a Cowboys rocking chair outside the Hitt Top Heritage Foundation’s annual Steak Fry fundraiser in the High Plains Community Center. HERALD/Brad Mosher

Annual community drive

Steak Fry raises funds for Hill Top

Our promise

By Brad Mosher The Herald More than 400 people helped raise over $55,000 at the 31 st annual Steak Fry fundraiser held Saturday at the High Plains Community Center.

In addition to the meal, the fundraiser organized by the

Hill Top Heritage Foundation sold more than 100 items in both live auctions and silent auctions which lined the walls of the dining area.

According to Brittani Dennis, directr of the Heritage

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Index Bulletin Board.............2 Community..................2 Local.........................3,4 Church Directory........2

Health Directory.........9 Sports......................7, 8 Classifieds...................5 Advertising...............10

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, Oct. 25 TBA, Book Fair at Killdeer wrestling room 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Optimist 4th grade Boys Basketball at Old Gym (Killdeer) Saturday, Oct. 26 TBA, Cross Country state championships at Minot TBA, Varsity First Round Football playoffs at TBD 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., KPTA Movie Night: Hocus Pocus at Killdeer wrestling room Sunday, Oct. 27 TBA, National FFA Convention Monday, Oct. 28 TBA, National FFA Convention 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Cheerleading practice at cafeteria 4 p.m., Boys Elementary Basketball vs. Beach at Killdeer 4 p.m./5:15 p.m./6:30 p.m. C/JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. MottRegent at Mott Armory Tuesday, Oct. 29 TBA, National FFA Convention 5:30 p.m., Boys Elementary Basketball vs. Beulah at Beulah MS 5:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball vs. Alexander at Killdeer New Gym Wednesday, Oct. 30 TBA, National FFA Convention 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Cheerleading practice at cafeteria Thursday, Oct. 31 3:30 p.m., Halloween Carnival at the High Plains Community Center, 194 Central Ave. S in Killdeer. There will be dinner, prizes, Trunk or Treat and games.

TBA, National FFA Convention Friday, Nov. 1 4 p.m., Girls JH Basketball vs, Beulah at Killdeer old gym 4 p.m./5:15 p.m./6:30 p.m. C/JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. MGarrison at Killdeer Saturday, Nov. 2 TBA, Football playoff at TBA Sunday, Nov. 3 7 p.m., 100 years of Broadway Musical concert at Killdeer

BULLETIN BOARD ■■City of Killdeer Commission meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 5 p.m. at city hall.

■■City of Halliday Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at city hall.

■■City of Halliday Park Board meets the second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at city hall.

■■City of Halliday Planning and Zoning meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at city hall.

■■City of Dunn Center Commission meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at city hall.

■■The High Plains Cultural Center will have Zumba classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

■■Pinochle, Whist card games every Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at HPCC. Free of charge. Everybody welcome.

■■ Alcoholics Anonymous meet every Monday night at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Use rear entrance.

■■Dunn County Writers meets the first Monday of the month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dunn County Museum in Dunn Center.

■■DC Cruisers Car Club meets second Monday of the month at the DC Pub & Grub in Dunn Center at 7 p.m.

■■St. John’s Lutheran Church has quilting every Monday from September 30th until the end of March 2020.

■■Dunn County Planning and Zoning Board meets the second Tuesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. at the Dunn County Shop Training Room in Killdeer.

■■Killdeer American Legion Post. 46 & Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

■■Dunn County Fair Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at the High Plains Cultural Center at 6 p.m.

■■Dunn County Social Services Board meets the last Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Dunn County Social Services conference room.

■■Killdeer Saddle Club meets every first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Buckskin Bar & Grill.

■■Halliday Lions Club meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at city hall.

■■Killdeer Lions Club meets at 5 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month at the 2 7/8th in Killdeer.

■■Dunn County Commission meets the first and third Wednesday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. at the courthouse in Manning, 205 Owen St. ■■Killdeer Park Board meets the first Wednesday of the Month at 5 p.m. at City Hall.

■■Dunn County Historical Museum, Dunn Center.

Although we don’t have regular hours after Sept. 7th, you may still visit the museum by calling ahead at 701-548-8111 to schedule a time. Groups welcome! Nov. 24: 2 p.m.

Dunn County Historical Society Annual Meeting. More info at www.dunncountymuseum.org ■■Dunn County Food Pantry is open the first, third and fifth Wednesday of the month between 4-6 p.m. The food pantry is at 125 Central Ave. in Killdeer. Call 701-764-5819 or 764-5358 for more information or call 701-764-5593 if you would like to volunteer.

■■ Dunn County Jobs Development Authority offers a MicroLending Program designed to encourage the creation, expansion and stability of the small-business community in Dunn County. Applications and program details are available at the JDA office, 125 Central Ave. in Killdeer. Contact JDA Director Carie Boster at 701-764-6092.

■■Killdeer School and Public Library, located in the Killdeer Public School, operates during school hours and the public is welcome to use it at that time. You must check in at the main office during school hours. The library also has extended hours, which are: 7-9 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays; and 3-5 p.m. on Tuesdays. For more information contact Pam Boepple at 764-5870 or pam.boepple@k12.nd.us.

HAT TIPS: Pat always understood that...

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Hello, This is the time of the year that I miss Pat. Pat O’Brien. He passed away several years ago after a lifetime in the cattle industry. I knew him mostly as an auctioneer.

You have to understand that this is the time of the year that most ranchers are marketing their calf crop.

It is a time that you have actually been laying plans for, for more than a year. It started when you were selecting replacement heifers a few years ago and buying a battery of bulls that you hoped would improve your herd.

And for most of us, it ends when you are sitting in the sale barn watching the years work go through the ring in a few short minutes.

The crowd is made up of consignors, buyers, and interested onlookers.

The buyers have eagle eyes. They can spot a calf that is off a little on a hind leg before they even open the door to let them in. They can see a white spot in a calf ’s eye before you can tell if it is a steer or a heifer. And their job is to buy the best calves possible spending the least amount of money they can.

DEAN MEYER So that buyer will quickly point out a calf with a limp, or a little lump, or a bad eye. Maybe it is a little off color, or has a slight hump in its back. Sometimes I believe it is imaginary, but then, who am I, a guy with bad eyes, bad ears, high blood pressure, and various other problems to judge.

When Pat was the auctioneer we would call up the auction barn to get a load number. We often said we didn’t care when they sold, as long as Pat sold them! He was the best.

I was thinking about some of his comments to buyers when I was attending the auction last week.

If you had a calf or yearling that had a bad eye, “Are you buying him to feed, or to read the newspaper to you?”

If you had a critter that had a little hitch in his gitalong, “Are you buying it to eat, or to race?”

If one was cut back because he was a little off color, “I’ll bet you when you take the hide off, you wouldn’t know which one it was!”

If a calf had his ears nipped a little buy a late freeze or a spring storm and the calf was cut back, Pat would ask, “Are you buying this calf to talk to or to feed?”

When you see a calf that you warmed up in the pickup cab, or in the bathtub in your house, or you see one that you helped a heifer deliver and then covered its mouth with your hand and blew air into its lungs, it kind of pains you to see that calf bring way less than it cost you to produce it. And there is more to this business than dollars.

Pat understood that.

Later, Dean

OMDAHL: Ethics becomes offensive to some...

By Lloyd Omdahl Some of the legislative leaders have taken offense at my “left wing” clarification of what the legislature did to the new citizen-initiated ethics commission.

First of all, I want to deny that I am some kind of “left wing” radical, even though I was born prematurely and have been in a rush ever since. “The proof is in the pudding” they say but the only thing I ever found in pudding was tapioca.

If believing that a Christian nation ought to manifest the ethics of Christian teaching is left-wing, then I must be a left winger.

If believing that all lives of all people, including South Americans on the Mexican border, are sacred is leftwing, then I confess I must be a left wing radical.

If fighting earth warming caused by human beings threatens the lives of future generations is left-wing, then I admit I must be left wing.

If believing that the United States should be a community within which we all care for each other is left wing, then I must be left-wing.

If believing that the lives of school children are more important than assault weapons is left wing, then I must be left-wing.

If supporting the “have nots” in a society dominated by “haves” is left wing, then I must be left wing.

If fearing that polarization is going to be the end of our democracy is left wing, then I must be a leftwinger.

When we tear apart such sweeping exaggerations as “left wing” we are hard pressed to find anything that is more radical than the Bank of North Dakota and

the North Dakota Mill and Elevator.

We were accused of presenting numerous inaccuracies and misstatements about their work in the legislature even though our legislative leaders enumerated none. Instead, they glossed over this generalization and went to the primary target of their criticism: denying

whistleblowers anonymity when reporting wrong-doing in government.

First, they denied that they framed legislation so that the names of whistleblowers would be in public view where they could be fired, demoted and/or transferred by superiors or interest groups until they would be forced out of government

service.

In their understanding, whistleblowers would be evil people who would lie about illegal government activities or interest group exploitation.

After 40 years in practical politics and 25 years of

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CHURCH DIRECTORY Your Guide to Local Houses of Worship St. Paul Lutheran Church 701-983-4626 Pastor Thomas W. Olson 1st Sunday 8:30 a.m. mt 3rd, 4th, 5th Sundays at 10:00 a.m mt

Grace of God Baptist Church 252 5th Ave NW Killdeer, ND Pastor Rande Kerr 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service 764-7447

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Seventh Day Adventist Church 20 miles west of Killdeer Highway 200 Pastor Dave Moench 10:00 a.m. Saturday Study 11:00 a.m. Worship

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Christ is the Answer New Life Church Non-Denominational Pastor Bishop Ronald P. Stovall 701-764-6291 or 701-927-0113 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m. Adult/Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Fr. Roger A Synek 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass

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Normanna Lutheran Church 701-764-5264 Pastor Dorothy Williams 10:15 a.m. Sunday

GOLDEN VALLEY Golgotha Lutheran Church 701-983-4626 Pastor Thomas W. Olson 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sundays 9:30 a.m. cst Worship

GRASSY BUTTE Grassy Butte Redeemer Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pastor Zelwin Heide 10 a.m. Sunday Worship redeemersaintphilip.org

HALLIDAY

Assembly of God Church Pastor Barry Van Wagner barryvw@yahoo.com 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Pastor Dorothy Williams 8:15 a.m. Sunday

Hope Free Lutheran Church High Plains Community Center Pastor Rodney Johnson Every Sunday at 9:30am (701) 629-2295 St. Johns Lutheran Church 701-764-5264 Pastor Dorothy Williams 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 2nd St. & 3rd Ave NW 701-764-5357 Fr. Joseph Evinger 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass 5:30 p.m. Tues Mass 7:30 a.m. Wed and Fri Mass 10:30 a.m. Thurs Mass at Hill Top Home of Comfort Confessions before Mass or by appointment

St. Paul’s Catholic Church Father Darnis Selvanayakam Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

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MANNING

Manning Community Church 301 Wilcox St. Pastor James Knoop 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer Time

MARSHALL

Marshall Lutheran Church Pastor Barry VanWagner 8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School

NEW HRADEC

Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 103 Lafayette St. Father Shane Campbell 701-575-8455 7:00 p.m. Saturday

NEW TOWN

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass

TWIN BUTTES

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Fr. Joseph Evinger Sunday Mass 2:00 p.m. cst

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Dunn County and North Dakota should expect wide swings in temperature and precipitation (including rain and snow) during the winter, according to NOAA predictions. File photo

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likely play a larger role in determining winter weather. For example, the AO influences the number of arctic air masses that intrude into the U.S., but its predictability is limited to a couple weeks.

“Without either El Nino or La Nina conditions, short-term climate patterns like the Arctic Oscillation will drive winter weather and could result in large swings in temperature and

precipitation,” said Mike Halpert, deputy director of NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center.

This spring saw significant and historic flooding across the central U.S. that impacted nearly 17 million people.

However, during the summer and early fall, drought rapidly developed across much of the South, with drought conditions now present across approximately 20% of the country.

The Northern Plains, Upper Mississippi Valley, and the western Great Lakes have equal chances for below-,

near- or above-average temperatures, according to NOAA. NOAA’s seasonal outlooks provide the likelihood that temperatures and total precipitation amounts will be above-, near- or below-average, and how drought conditions are favored to change.

The outlook does not project seasonal snowfall accumulations as snow forecasts are generally not predictable more than a week in advance.

Even during a warmer-than-average winter, periods of cold temperatures and snowfall are expected.

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center updates the three-month outlook each month.

The next update will be available Nov. 21.

According to NOAA, the seasonal outlooks help communities prepare for what is likely to come in the months ahead and minimize weather’s impacts on lives and livelihoods.

Empowering people with actionable forecasts and winter weather tips is key to NOAA’s effort to build a more Weather-Ready Nation.

Veterans Benefits Lunch & Learn

Join us to learn about veterans benefits and how to access services while enjoying complimentary lunch!

Presented by Jessica Clifton, Veteran Service Officer.

Please RSVP by 11/ 1 to 225.9173.

Wednesday, November 6 beginning at 12 pm Hawks Point 55+, Independent Living & Assisted Living 225.9173 | 1266 Signal Butte, Dickinson | edgewoodhealthcare.com

The Stuff a Bus drive to help the Dunn County Food Pantry with donations was successful for the second year in a row, according to organizers. submitted photo

Local drive stuffs a bus to help stock food pantry The annual Stuff a Bus event did just that in October.

The donated items all will be going to the Dunn County Food Pantry, according to organizers.

It was the second year the drive has been held, according to Amber Schmidt of the Charging Eagle “We also used our Big Smoke smoker

to cook up some BBQ chicken Legs and Pulled pork sandwiches – which CEE and BLT cooked and donated the food to the HOSA group so they could do a fund raiser for trips,” Schmidt added.

The drive was assisted by K-6 students from the Killdeer Elementary and members of the HOSA organization, Schmidt added.

The drive organizers are Amber Schmidt, Lavae Williams & Sydney Kukla (employees of CEE and BLT) Kami Fredericks & Casey Fredericks (Owners of CEE and BLT). submitted photo

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The 31st annual Steak Fry dinner and auction was successful again, according to members of the Hill Top Heritage Foundation. More than 400 people had dinner (above) and then chose between a large variety of auction items, including a patriotic pallet (right), a custom 30-30 (bottom right), and a large assortment of smaller items available in silent auctions.

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Foundation, the funds will be going towards enhacing the facility for people with alzheimers or dementia.

At the auction, one of the colorful benches that went up for bid was sold for $5,500, according to Dennis.

“The Teddy Roosevelt 30-30... that went for $3,000,” she added.

“The pies of the month, they went fr $2,600.

“Those were some of the higher selling items,” Dennis added.

According to the board president, the event was successful again.

“The Hill Top Heritage Foundation steak fry and auction was very successful again this year, raising about $50,000 Saturday evening. According to board president Sheila Murphy, who has worked on the project every year since its inception 31 years ago, the money raised will be used to benefit various projects at the home.”

The long-term care facility would like to expand by building a new special care unit with 14 beds primarily for people with memory care issues, she added. “We have a unit now, but would like to convert that to single rooms, which are what the public is wants.” she said. Murphy said most people who come into the home want their own rooms, not shared facilities, and that is what the home is hoping to provide. The

proposed addition has one more hurdle to overcome before it can be built, but it is hoped that we can break ground in the spring with completion within the next year. She said the foundation board will begin a capital campaign as soon as final approval is given, and she urges everyone to check with their tax preparer to see how donations to the project could affect their income taxes . “This is something you should do before the end of the year” she said.

Murphy said the public seems to favor pieces by local artists and craftsmen at the auction, which are once-in-a-lifetime finds. “They are different every year, and every year we are amazed at the workmanship.”

Another favorite is home baked goods, such as pies, egg rolls and lefse. This year the pie of the month, always a favorite, brought in about $2,200. The crowd also appreciates canned goods and the pickled eggs. The group meals offered by some of the great cooks and eating places in the area also bring in top dollar, with many returning bidders and buyers. “Many people buy these items with their friends every year, taking turns on picking up the tab,” Murphy said.

The men in the audience also like tools donated by area businesses, and these sell well, while the women are more likely to bid on the personal care baskets. “Every one has a different favorite,” Murphy said, “and it is nice to have items in different price ranges to offer.”

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LEGALS Published in Dunn County Herald Oct 25, 2019 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS DUNN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS October 2nd, 2019 MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Pelton, Kleemann, Dukart, Marsh and Hauck OTHERS PRESENT : Tracey Dolezal, Jeremy Wood, Darin Schaeffer, Del Olson, David Lym, Stephenie Davis, Bob Procive and Julie Karey.

Chairman Pelton called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Motion by Commissioner Dukart, seconded by Commissioner Kleemann, to approve the agenda.

All voted “aye”, and the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Hauck, seconded by Commissioner Marsh, to approve the September 18th, 2019 Minutes. All voted “aye”, and the motion carried.

Bob Procive, Interstate Engineering appeared to report on the 15th St. SW project. The Corps has indicated that the permit will be sent out in the next week. The Commission directed Mr. Procive to bid the project as soon as possible for construction in 2020.

Darin Schaeffer, Bartlett & West appeared to report on the projects his firm is working on. o Manning Street Improvements: Estimated cost for the storm water infiltration system is $15,000.

Recommending a 5-year event system and will be submitting to the ND Department of Environmental Quality for approval. Plan on installing this fall. o 98th Ave SW: Collecting ROW and scheduling landowner meetings. Anticipate a 2019 bid opening.

Jeremy Wood, Northern Plains Engineering appeared to report on the projects his firm is working on. o 5th St & 114th (West Gap Project). Baranko Brothers, Inc. pay estimate #3 in the amount of $260,740.98 was presented for approval. Motion by Commissioner Kleemann, seconded by Commissioner Marsh, to approve pay estimate #3. Upon roll call vote, all voted “aye”, and the motion carried. o 97th Ave SW/Highway 200 south. Edward H. Schwartz Construction’s pay estimate # 2 in the amount of $209,592.60 was presented for approval. Motion by Commissioner Dukart, seconded

Public Notice and Notice of Public Meeting The Hill Top Home of Comfort, Inc. plans to submit a Community Facilities application to USDA-Rural Development.

The application being considered would request $3,500,000.00 for a new Special Care wing. A public hearing will be held at 4:00 pm on November 7th, 2019 at Hill Top Home of Comfort in the Fireside Lounge to obtain views and answer questions related to project economic and environmental impacts, service area and alternatives to the project.

Dunn County Historical Society

Annual Meeting Dunn County Museum, Dunn Center

Sun. Nov. 24, 2019 2:00pm mt Business Mtg Including election of 3 Directors: (2) - three year terms and (1) - two year term.

Refreshments served!

More info: www.dunncountymuseum.org, 701-548-8111

New members welcome!

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by Commissioner Hauck, to approve pay estimate #2. Upon roll call vote, all voted “aye”, and the motion carried. o 30th St. SW: Edward H. Schwartz Construction’s pay estimate #1 in the amount of $66,565.33 was presented for approval. Motion by Commissioner Hauck, seconded by Commissioner Kleemann to approve pay estimate #1. Upon roll call vote, all voted “aye”, and the motion carried. o Federal Aid Projects: Seal coat planned for 2020 and county line bridge for 2021 construction.

Engineer Wood informed the Commission that he anticipates bid openings for 2020 projects to begin in November.

Del Olson, Assistant Road Superintendent appeared and reported on the road department.

Plan to look at potential for more gravel on Synnes’ property.

Scoria Days are scheduled for October 25th & 26th at the Griggs and Steckler pits. Eight road Department employees and Commissioner Marsh plan on attending the North Central Region Local Roads Conference in Rapid City, SD on October 16th – 17th. Motion by Commissioner Dukart, seconded by Commissioner Hauck, to approve their out of state travel. All voted “aye”, and the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Kleemann, seconded by Commissioner Dukart, to approve the utility permits. All voted “aye”, and the motion carried.

Denise Brew, Emergency Manager appeared to discuss the burn ban. Motion by Commissioner Kleemann, seconded by Commissioner Hauck to adopt the following Fire Emergency and Burn Ban Resolution: The Board of Dunn County Commissioners declare a Fire Emergency and Burn Ban to include a ban on ignition of fireworks, garbage burning, charcoal grills, smokers, campfires, burning of farm or crop land and unnecessary off-road motorized travel when the ND Rangeland Fire Index Is in the High, Very High, or Extreme category and/or a Red Flag Warning has been issued for Dunn County, ND. All members voted “aye”, and the resolution was adopted.

Sandy Rohde, 911 Coordinator appeared to discuss her concern for access to a residence in Mountain Range Estates Subdivision in the event 911 emergency responders are called.

Discussed the possibility of improving the section line between sections 25 and 26 146-97 as a minimum maintenance road.

Following discussion, motion by Commissioner Hauck, seconded

by Commissioner Dukart, to table. All voted “aye”, and the motion carried.

Zach Mathern, JLG Architects, appeared and presented the following statement from the CMaR Selection Committee for hiring a CMaR for the 2019 – 2024 Buildings and Improvements Project: “Upon receiving three proposals for Construction Manager at Risk services, the Construction Manager Selection Committee held interviews of all three candidates on Tuesday, September 24. Tooz Construction, Scull Construction, and JE Dunn Construction were interviewed. Utilizing a weighted numeric rating system, each Selection Committee Member

assessed ten criteria of each candidate such as Similar Project Experience, Management & Communication, and Estimating & Scheduling. Scores from all Selection Committee Members were added into a combined score for each candidate and JE Dunn Construction received the highest score.The committee noted Management & Communication and Personnel & Internal Management are a few criteria where JE Dunn Construction was consistently ranked higher than other candidates, and that these are very important factors of a successful relationship and process with a Construction Manager. Based on the review of proposals, interview discussion, and ultimately the interview score ranking, the Construction Manager Selection Committee recommends the Commission hires JE Dunn Construction for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the 2019-2024 Dunn County Buildings and Improvements projects.”

Commissioner Dukart noted that JE Dunn’s maximum cost was 3.5% regardless of the project total cost. Motion by Commissioner Dukart, seconded

by Commissioner Marsh, to award the Construction Manager at Risk Services contract to JE Dunn Construction. Upon roll call vote, All voted “aye”, and the motion carried.

Mr. Mathern presented JLG Architect’s Master Service Agreement to cover multiple projects and the AIA Document specific to the Halliday Shop project for the Commission’s approval.

Motion by Commissioner Hauck, seconded by Commissioner Marsh, to approve contingent upon States Attorney Davis’ review. All voted “aye”, and the motion carried.

Mr. Mathern noted that JLG solicited and received three proposals for geotechnical engineering (soil borings) for the Dunn County Halliday Shop site.

Based on the proposed costs and alignment with the design schedule, JLG recommends hiring Northern Technologies (NTI) to complete this work for the County.

NTI indicated they can meet the intended schedule, and there is a chance of a $1000 discount (if doing other work in area) would be realized, which would put them at the lowest cost.

Motion by Commissioner Dukart, seconded by Commissioner Hauck, to contract with NTI. All voted “aye”, and the motion carried.

Dunn County Fair Board Members, Florine Lazorenko and Lynell Sandvick appeared to provide a final report on the 2019 Dunn County Fair and to thank the Commission for their support.

Plans are underway for a wild game feed to be held on November 30th. The Commission thanked the Fair Board for the report and all their hard work.

Motion by Commissioner Hauck, seconded by Commissioner Kleemann, to send the uncashed checks as presented to the ND Department of Trusts, Unclaimed Property Division.

All voted “aye”, and the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Dukart, seconded by Commissioner Marsh, to accept the final draft of the 2019 -2022 Dunn County Strategic Plan. All voted “aye”,

and the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Dukart, seconded by Commissioner Hauck, to approve the following vouchers: Accusource $82.25;Advanced Business Methods $826.96;Allegiance Cobra Services $40.00;Ameri Pride Services $108.84;Boss Office Products $94.36;Braun Distributing $341.74;Calihou, Dessie $148.99;Canad Inns $507.60;Carlson, Nicole $169.52;Consolidated $218.00;Davis, Stephenie $116.00;Dukart, Daryl $276.32; Dukart, Philip $7,535.80;Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, AC $635.84;George’s Tire $912.00; Hutchison, Holly $99.34;JustIn Glass $923.58; Kleemann, Robert $374.00;Lee, Penny $74.32; Manning Waterworks $688.00;MARC $807.16; NW Tire $1,066.23;Prairie Auto Parts $128.49; Quality Inn $169.20 ;Quill Corporation $244.12; Rohde, Sandy $199.24;Roll, Kirk $100.00; Streicher’s $996.00;Sundeen, Ross $5,546.13; SW Business Machines $126.99;Tony’s Auto Repair $215.75;Whittingham, Sally $136.00; Cenex Fleetcard $11,562.74;Guardian Fleet Safety $430.49;Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson $1,941.85;Running’s Supply $44.15;Baranko Brothers $260,740.98;Big Horn Tire $1,723.56; Blue Tarp Financial $455.82; Certified Power $22.68;Edward Schwartz Construction $276,157.93;Halliday, City Of $45.96;JD Fencing $1,491.00;John Bang Construction $26,660.00; LF Grading $6,550.00;Manning Waterworks $40.00;Marc $152.05;Nelson International $1,858.49;Northern Plains Engineering $56,075.16;Power Plan $9,299.60; Right Choice Auto Glass $431.65;Road Equipment $134.86; Swanston Equipment $201.03;Terres, Gary & Wayne $24,420.00;Traffic Safety Services $7,410.26;Transportation Funding Group $154,854.24;Truchan Construction $24,960.00; Wallwork Truck Center $10,302.40;ND Youth Correctional Center $284.98; Covenant Consulting Group $7,421.00;Fireside Office Equipment $1,960.00;Guardian Fleet Safety $1,436.70;Clean Living Solutions $545.20;NDSU Extension Pesticide Program $125.00;Running’s Supply $205.11;Cenex Fleetcard $1,266.56; Cenex Fleetcard $155.28;Duttenhefer, Eugene $634.00;Cenex Fleetcard $233.90;ND Association of County VSO $60.00;Kadrmas,Lee & Jackson $8,947.88;Farmers Union Oil – Halliday $86.23;Advanced Business Methods $170.32;Just-In Glass $40.00;Karey, Julie $11.60 ;Benz, Candice $393.24;Hauck, Reinhard $98.60 ;Tuhy, Jerry $12.18;Cenex Fleetcard $447.99; Office of Attorney General $2,670.00.

Upon roll call vote, all members voted “aye”, and the motion carried.

Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Hauck, second-

ed by Commissioner Kleemann.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:16 p.m.

DateOctober 16, 2019

NOTICE The City of Killdeer landfill will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Fees will be waived for items other than appliances which will remain at $15.00 each. The landfill will then be closed for the season and will re-open in the spring.

Craig Pelton, Chairman ATTEST: Tracey Dolezal, Auditor __________________________ Published in Dunn County Herald Oct 25, & Nov 1, 2019 Zoning Text Amendment Public Hearing Notice Halliday The public is hereby notified that the Halliday Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing on November 4, 2019 at a meeting which begins at 6:00 p.m. to consider text amendment changes to the Halliday zoning and subdivision regulations.

The public is invited to attend this meeting and provide comments.

Details pertaining to the application will be available at the Halliday City Hall offices located at 131 Main Street East or PO Box 438 Halliday ND 58636. Information may also be obtained by contacting the City’s Planner at joel.quanbeck@kljeng.com. __________________________ Published in Dunn County Herald Oct 25, 2019 NOTICE OF HEARING N.D. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OIL AND GAS DIVISION The North Dakota Industrial Commission will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2019, at the N.D. Oil & Gas Division, 1000 East Calgary Ave., Bismarck, N. D. At the hearing the Commission will receive testimony and exhibits. Persons with any interest in the cases listed below, take notice.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If at the hearing you need special facilities or assistance, contact the Oil and Gas Division at 701328-8038 by Saturday, November 2, 2019.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO: Case No. 28075: In the matter of a hearing called on a motion of the Commission to consider natural gas capture strategies and regulatory clarity regarding gas gathering agreements to achieve less service interruptions on gathering pipelines thereby encouraging quicker and larger infrastructure expansion resulting in less service interruptions and less flaring.

Signed by, Doug Burgum, Governor Chairman, ND Industrial Commission

NOTICE The City of Killdeer Maintenance

Department would like to remind residents that pursuant to Ordinance 5.0604 and 5.0604(b) all boats, campers and trailers must be removed from city streets to allow for street maintenance from November 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.

Any violation of this ordinance will result in items being towed after receiving 48 hour notice by the Killdeer Police Department.

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REGIONAL Dakota Datebook Goosefest written by Merry Helm October 21, 2019 — Kenmare has identified with geese for decades; their school mascot is a snow goose, and their sports teams are called the Honkers.

The town’s goose appreciation is at its zenith this week as the city celebrates its 15th Annual Goosefest. As the self-proclaimed Goose Capital of North Dakota, the city hosts this 7-day hunting festival every October during the peak migration of snow geese.

North Dakota, located in the Central Flyway, is known as the “duck factory” of the United States, with 63 wildlife refuges – more than any other state. Three of those refuges are within 30 miles of Kenmare – Des Lacs, Upper Souris, and Lostwood – making the region a yearly stopover for not only ducks, but also about 400,000 snow geese as they migrate south from their Canadian nesting grounds. The region also offers wildlife enthusiasts swans, cranes, eagles, hawks, songbirds and shore birds.

For hunters, though, the big draw is snow geese, as well as the yearly flocks of between 25- and 30,000 Canadian geese. The refuges provide sanctuary and roosting areas, and grain left on the ground after harvesting provides the incentive for these birds to stop and stay awhile.

There are also large numbers of Hungarian partridge, sharptail grouse, and ringneck pheasants in the grasslands, so hunters have a number of different options they can exercise over the week.

Kenmare’s Goosefest has become more and more popular over the years; many farmers allow free hunting on their land, and some families pick up a little spending money by renting out rooms to visitors.

Hunters take part in contests as well as free feeds at local bars, musical entertainment, presentations by national shot-shell dealers, a wildlife art show, family activities, and prizes for bagging the biggest birds.

Then there’s the Goose Hunter’s Hall of Fame induction, which won widespread recognition when Minnesota Vikings’ coach, Bud Grant – a yearly participant – was inducted in 1990. Grant said, “Snow geese are the ultimate challenge. They’re smarter and warier, and, of course, they’re protected on the refuges, so you have to be smart enough to get them off. And you can’t find nicer people than here.”

Another attraction in Kenmare is its city square featuring an authentic Dutch windmill. The mill was built by a Danish immigrant, Christian Jensen, who homesteaded north of town in 1898. Farmers from miles around hauled their grain to Jensen’s farm, and over time, the demand got so high that the mill was operated around the clock. With mill stones forty inches across, ten inches thick and weighing 1800 pounds apiece, the windmill turned out up to 200 sacks of flour a day.

The mill was last used during World War I, and soon after, all that was left of the giant wind wheel was its shaft. Fortunately, Kenmare’s Association of Commerce rescued the mill and moved it to its present location, where it was restored to working condition. The land under it was then deeded to the State Historical Society to ensure its future.

Now, whether it’s more fun to look up at the windmill or watch honkers overhead is pretty much up in the air (groan); but if Kenmare has been in your travel plans, this is the week to do it.

A Day In The Life written by Merry Helm October 22, 2019 — Around North Dakota, this date in history saw a wide variety of events – some typical and some not so typical.

Back in 1879, the Great Northern Railway finally arrived in East Grand Forks.

Later that same winter, the first train crossed the Red River into Grand Forks, ready to make its virgin journey into northern Dakota.

Eleven years later, in 1890, North Dakota Agricultural College (now NDSU) held its first faculty meeting after opening its doors the previous week. Dr. H. E. Stockbridge was the first president, and there were eight instructors to teach the school’s five students in quarters rented from Fargo College.

Sixty-four years later, on this date, NDSU held a dedication ceremony for their new $400,000 home economics building.

Five safecrackers robbed the Second National Bank in Sawyer in 1906, making off with $4,665. They got away but were captured by a Ward County posse two days later near Max. All five pled guilty of 3rd degree robbery and were imprisoned at Bismarck.

Six years later, in 1912, this date marked the incorporation of New Rockford, the seat of Eddy County, as a city. Two year later, New Rockford made a bid to become the state capital, but Bismarck retained that honor.

Forty years ago, today, republican Mark Andrews won a special eastern North Dakota district congressional election to complete the unexpired term of the late Rep. Hjalmer Nygaard, and on October 22nd, 1962, President Kennedy announced that the U.S. was initiating a blockade around Cuba, which quickly developed into the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Cold War was in full swing, and missile silos were sprouting throughout the state.

It is this date in the year 1920 that holds the widest variety of news. For example, a black snake, six feet long and six inches around – in other words, not from around here – was killed near Cooperstown, with no explanation of how it got there.

In Minot, a radish weighing six and a half pounds, won the prize for being the largest in the state. On a more tragic note, Minot farmer, Arthur Dorcey, shot himself on the same day after his crop failed. While trying to wrestle the gun away from him, his wife was shot in the hand.

Meanwhile, a midnight fire destroyed nine buildings in Nome, with an estimated loss of $25,000, and near Arnold, a prairie fire was sweeping over the countryside. Two cars, trying to dodge the flames through heavy smoke, collided and one was demolished.

Also on this day, a Wahpeton bachelor went to Chicago to pick up a mailorder bride who claimed to be “wealthy, fair and 20.”

Instead, a widow with nine children greeted him. He kept his end of the bargain, but the honeymoon, unfortunately, didn’t rise to his expectations.

And in Mandan, John Lee of Fargo broke the fivemile auto racing record of 7 minutes 52 seconds on a local half-mile track. Driving an Elgin, Lee’s time was 7 minutes, 14 seconds – not bad for 1920.

“Dakota Datebook” is a radio series from Prairie Public in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and with funding

from the North Winnie Ruth Judd written by Merry Helm October 23, 2019 — On this date in 1932, Winnie Ruth Judd surrendered to police in Los Angeles after the remains of two women, one from North Dakota, were found in her traveling trunks.

In 1931, White Earth native 24-year-old Hedvig “Sammy” Samuelson, was suffering from TB, so she quit her teaching job in Alaska to move to Phoenix with her best friend, Anne LeRoi. They befriended 26 year-old Winnie Ruth Judd, who was also fighting TB. Winnie was married, but she had taken up with a married, arrogant hipster, Jack Halloway; the girls dubbed him “Happy Jack.” The three young women often had parties with Jack, who brought along some of his married business associates, as well as crates of bootlegged booze.

Winnie knew that Jack also visited Anne and Sammy on the side and, in the fall of 1931, the girls’ triangle was becoming imperfect when Winnie introduced Jack to one Lucille Moore, a woman who could give him tips on where to hunt in the White Mountains.

The following night, Winnie was visiting Anne and Sammy when an argument started over Jack being introduced to Lucille; Anne knew Lucille had syphilis and therefore could endanger Jack’s life. Name-calling led to threats of telling Winnie’s absent husband that she was sleeping around. Things escalated and Sammy allegedly brought out a Colt .25. There was a struggle, and moments later, Anne and Sammy were dead, and Winnie had been shot through the hand.

Winnie wanted to go to the police, but Jack promised to fix everything and found a packing trunk for transporting the two dead girls out into the desert. But the following day, Jack called Winnie and said he had decided it would be better for her to take the trunk to Los Angeles, where a friend of his would dispose of it. He promised to reserve a train ticket for her and hung up.

The trunk turned out to be too heavy for rail freight, so Winnie was forced to divide the contents. It was then that she found that one of the bodies had been dismembered; but she carried out her task according to Jack’s wishes. When Winnie’s train pulled into L.A., the contact didn’t show. Alarmed, Winnie called Jack, but his housekeeper said he was, and would remain, unreachable.

Meanwhile, a baggagechecker noticed Winnie’s two lone trunks remained on the flatbed. They had a foul odor, and he suspected hunters of smuggling venison past rail customs. When he noticed a dark fluid dripping from the corners, he told his boss about it.

Shortly before noon, Winnie showed up in a car and presented a claim ticket for her trunks. The boss came out and asked about the contents and asked her to open them. Winnie made an excuse about having to get the keys from her husband, went back to the car and took off.

The baggage handlers called LAPD, and the hunt was on. In the ladies’ restroom, they found two bags containing surgery instruments, a Colt .25 pistol, a box of ammunition, a bread knife and an assortment of cosmetics – all belonging to passenger Winnie Ruth Judd from Phoenix.

Newspapers dubbed Winnie the Trunk Murderess and offered rewards for her capture. Five days later, she was found hiding in a fu-

neral parlor. Winnie told of a scuffle, of Sammy attacking her with a pistol, of a bullet piercing her hand, of Anne clubbing her with an ironing board. A doctor’s examination revealed 147 gashes and bruises that indicated that Winnie had fought for her life.

When the story hit the papers, the public was shocked that instead of the snarling mad-woman they expected, they saw a beautiful, 5’2”, 100 pound waif with pretty blue eyes, dark sandy hair, and a hand so badly wounded it had developed gangrene.

Along with her weakness from TB, she was hardly a likely candidate for the brutal crime.

Interestingly, Jack attended Winnie’s trial back in Phoenix, giving her snide smiles and sneers. And when Anne LeRoi’s diary suddenly surfaced, with intimate details of the girls’ liaisons with Jack’s elite married friends, prosecutors hush-hushed it, and it never made it to the courtroom.

Many believed it was Jack who committed the murders, and Winnie was taking the fall. America sympathized, but she was found guilty after a sloppy trial in which the prosecution alleged that Winnie shot her friends while they slept, butchered them, shot a hole through her hand and went home to sleep peacefully.

She was sentenced to hang.

There was an appeal, and Winnie was re-sentenced to life in a psychiatric hospital. Jack showed up to gloat there, as well, until the staff barred him from the hospital. Winnie managed to escape seven times until, in 1969, her parole board decided to let her out for good.

And Sammy? Her remains were brought back to North Dakota and buried near the family farm in White Earth.

Butte St. Paul written by Merry Helm October 24, 2019 — On this date in 1935, about 50 acres surrounding Butte St. Paul, near Dunseith, was deeded to the state as an historic site. Back in the winter of 1850, a bitter winter storm hit the area, and to thank God for deliverance, Father George Belcourt erected a wooden cross at the top of the butte.

In the previous two years, Father Belcourt had sided with the mixed-blood Metis against the Hudson Bay Company over import duties; the company drove him away, so the priest went to Montreal to seek help and money to continue his work among the Metis.

The Great American Trails website states, “Butte St. Paul is one of the must-see sites on North Dakota’s Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway... one of the highest points in the Turtle Mountains, offering spectacular views...”

1918 Flu Epidemic written by Merry Helm October 25, 2019 — Following one of the most deadly flu pandemics in history, a 1919 October article in the Towner newspaper carried an article theorizing that the outbreak had probably stemmed from lack of embalming of black plague victims in the Middle Ages.

The 1918 outbreak of influenza was devastating, killing 20 to 30 million people. As with the plague in the Middle Ages, people grasped at straws, trying to understand where the disease came from and why it was so potent. The country had certainly seen flu epidemics before, but unlike previous strains, the 1918 variety didn’t settle for typical high-risk individuals, such as the elderly and those in weakened conditions. On the contrary, the 1918 flu was killing mainly healthy robust men and women in their 20s

and 30s.

The “sanitary scientist” featured in the Towner newspaper article theorized that World War I soldiers, who had dug miles and miles of trenches across central Europe, had unwittingly unearthed tainted remains of plague victims. Since embalming and disinfecting were unknown to Europeans during the Middle Ages, he postulated that the germs were still viable and waiting to be released into the air.

With so much earth blown apart by ammunition blasts, the theory of the unleashed human remains seemed as valid as any other of the time.

Other reports pinpoint the start of the disease as being the morning of March 11, 1918, at Camp Funston in Kansas when Albert Mitchell, a company cook, came down with a low-grade fever, mild sore throat, slight headache, and muscle aches.

By noon, 107 soldiers were sick. Within two days, 522 people were sick. Many became critically ill with severe pneumonia.

Then reports started coming in from other military bases around the country.

Thousands of sailors off the East Coast were sick, and within a week, the disease was hitting more isolated places. Sixty percent of the population of Nome, Alaska, died.

Whatever the cause, it was clearly airborne, and within seven days, every state in the Union had been infected.

Then it spread across the Atlantic. By April, French troops and civilians were infected. By mid-April, it showed up in the Far East.

By May, the virus had spread throughout Africa and South America.

In North Dakota, schools and colleges closed their doors for a month or more during the worst part of the epidemic. A 1918 editorial in the North Dakota Agricultural College newspaper encouraged students to cheer up, because after more than a month of no studies or social functions, they were once again able to open the school; meanwhile UND was still closed because of the epidemic.

One story from those times is of Matt Barlett, who homesteaded with his brother, Allison, near Minot in 1908. All went well until the winter of 1918-1919, when the epidemic hit.

Allison died, and Matt was taken to a hospital. He sent a message to relatives in Wisconsin asking for help taking care of the ranch and stock.

Two volunteered, Charlie and George Bartlett; but both became ill as soon they arrived. Charlie started for home, but was taken off the train at Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where he died. George was nursed by a neighbor and recovered. Matt also recovered, but ended up giving up his ranch.

Fortunately, the 1918 flu peaked within two to three weeks after showing up, leaving as quickly as it arrived.

And thankfully, the 1918 strain ran its course that year and has never resurfaced.

Ragnvold Nestos written by Merry Helm October 28, 2019 — North Dakota has the distinction of having had the first governor to ever be recalled, but the person who took away his job in the recall election is little known today. On this date in history, Norwegian immigrant bachelor Rag-

nvold Nestos became the thirteenth governor of North Dakota.

Nestos was born in a mountainous region of Norway in 1877, the oldest of ten children. Because Ragnvold was in charge of herding the cattle, and because their farm was so isolated, he rarely had the chance to attend school, averaging only about three months of school a year.

When he immigrated to the United States at age 16, his education was equivalent to a fifth grade in American schools, and he could neither speak or understand English.

He traveled to America on a small boat called The Prince, using money borrowed from his uncle, who lived in Buxton, North Dakota. The trip from Liverpool to Philadelphia took thirteen days, and when he arrived, he had 85 cents in cash, and a stash of hard tack and butter. Unfortunately, the container smashed and covered his only good suit in butter; but the hard tack was still intact enough to last until he reached Buxton.

In his memoirs, Nestos recalled, “The Fourth of July was celebrated in that little town that year, but I had a lone nickel with which to celebrate the day. From the middle of July I worked long hours in haying for 75 cents a day, harvesting at $1.25, and threshing, $1.25 to $1.50 to pay my uncle for my ticket, to get clothes, and to get ready for school.

“In November 1893, I started in the first grade in the Buxton public schools. I worked for my board, doing chores during the week and working in my uncle’s harness shop on Saturdays.”

Within four years, Nestos advanced enough to be able to attend Mayville Normal School, followed by UND Law School. He became adept at debating and public speaking, and after starting a law practice in Minot, he got interested in politics, first getting elected as a state legislator.

By 1916, Nestos had started making a name for himself and narrowly missed being elected to the U.S. Senate. Four years later, he was endorsed by the independents to run for governor, but his friend and colleague, Bill Langer, joined the Non Partisan League and beat him.

The following year, a delegate convention of the Independent Voters’ Association met in Devils Lake to consider the state’s political future.

Nestos recalled, “Every county was represented; the total membership was nearly 600. The convention was called to consider whether any of the officials inaugurated in January should be recalled. After nearly two days of debate, we decided to recall the Governor, the Attorney General, and the Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor. I was selected by unanimous vote to make the race for the governorship against the man who then occupied the office, Lynn J. Frazier.

“A long and bitter campaign followed, and on October 28, 1921, the election resulted in victory of the Independent candidates. I won by a majority of 4,102.

On November 23, 1921,

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Our Savior's Lutheran Church • Halliday Will be hosting a Pancake & Sausage Brunch Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 Serving hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT This is a freewill offering event, There will also be a country store with a variety of homemade goods including baked goods & lefse.

Raffle tickets available $1.00 or 6 for $5.00

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the team are back. They have lots of sophomores and juniors on that team. They are certainly a state championship contender.

“They would prefer to run the ball, but they are capable of throwing it,” the coach said. “They are like Shiloh (Christian) in like that way. I believe Velva is just a solid team in every aspect. There coach has been there for a number of years and they have a really successful program. Somebody told me the other day that they have something like nine state championships. We know they will be prepared to play and ready to make a deep run into the playoffs.

“They are going to be ready for us,” the Killdeer coach said. “We better have a much better effort (Saturday) than we did against Richardton/Taylor/Hebron or it is going to be a long day.

“The key to the game, as with most games, is who wins the battle up front. They (the Aggies) are extremely physical,extremely big and very good up front.

“We do not have the biggest line. Our line is mostly sophomores so we have got to have the best possible effort from our line to be in the game. It is going to take the best effort we’ve had all year to be competitive.”

On defense, the Cowboys will need to make sure they play their assignments, the coach said. “Anytime you are talking about defense, you had better be making tackles immediately. Velva’s skill position players, the receivers, running backs and the quarterback, are all very fast so we have our hands full there.

“They are a very good team,” Cook stressed.

Killdeer may have lost its final regular season game (Oct. 16) in Richardton when a Richardton-Taylor/Hebron defender Collin Grage stepped in front of receiver Gabe Magee to knock away a two-point conversion pass to cement a 13-12 the Raiders’ upset in the final seconds.

But the closed road to the playoffs was reopened when Dickinson Trinity literally gave away its playoff chance in a loss to Shiloh Christian.

The Titans had 10 turnovers in the loss to the Skyhawks.

Tournament starts Velva is in the playoffs after winning Region 3 with a perfect 7-0 record, often by lopsided margins.

The biggest fight the Aggies had during the regular season was a 32-24 home victory over Bishop Ryan in September. That would be the only defeat of the season for the team that handed Dickinson Trinity a 30-12 loss in the Titans’ season opener on the road in August.

The Lions led the Titans by just a 3-0 margin at halftime in Minot before scoring three times in third quarter.

Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich (9-0)is the second-ranked team in the AA football playoffs and will be hosting Northern Cass (the fourth-place team from Region 1 and third-seed Lisbon will host Grafton, the fourth place team from Region 2.

Bowman County (7-1) enters the playoffs as the fourth seed and will host Kenmare/ Bowbells/Burke Central, the fourth place team from Region 3. A win Saturday would put the Bulldogs against the winner of the Bishop Ryan-New Salem battle in the Nov. 2 quarterfinals.

The only team to beat Bowman County this season is also in the playoffs, as the second place team from Region 1. The Oakes Tornadoes (7-1) beat the Bulldogs 24-20 in the season opener for both teams in late August.

The Tornadoes lost to regional rival Lisbon by a 48-38 margin several weeks ago.

They will host Rugby Saturday in the first round of the playoffs.

Killdeer quarterback Zach Andersen (13) gets a pass away to receiver Gabe Magee in the final quarter against the Raiders a week ago. The Cowboys lost a narrow 13-12 decision on the road.

Herald photos / Brad Mosher

Cowboys’ narrow loss still leads team into state playoffs Staff Report When time ran out Oct. 16 in Richardton, the Killdeer playoff dreams appeared to be dead.

The Cowboys had been shut out for three quarters before a late rally ended with a 13-12 loss.

The visitors from Killdeer had scored twice in the fourth quarter to set up a two-point conversion attempt with 30 seconds left.

If they succeeded, the Cowboys would have turned a 13-12 deficit into a nail-biting come-frombehind 14-12 win.

But Raider defender Collin Grage stepped in from of Gabe Magee in the end zone to deflect away any chance for a dramatic victory for the Killdeer squad.

But the loss didn’t end the Cowboys’ season, thanks to the Trinity Titans’ loss to the Shiloh Christian Skyhawks.

That loss earned the Cowboys a trip to Velva Saturday with the challenge of playing one of the best football teams in the state.

In Wednesday’s narrow loss, quarterback Zach Andresen continued his offensive stampede, rush-

ing 29 times for 207 yards against a Richardton/Taylor/Hebron defense which was keying on him the entire game. He rush for one score.

He also hit Magee for another score through the air.

Andersen finished with 10 completions in 23 attempts for 106 yards.

Andersen finished the game with 313 yards in total offense against the Raiders, who entered the game with a 1-5 regional record.

John Tomjack finished the game with 54 yards on 14 carried.

Magee led the Cowboy’s receivers with six catches for 61 yards and a score.

Keith Dukart had two catches for 30 yards, while Kostner Benz-Weber caught one pass for eight yards. Tomjack caught a pass for seven yards.

On defense, the Cowboys’ biggest problem was stopping the fastest athlete on the field - Raider Owen Voigt.

The two times that Voigt broke free, he scored long distance touchdowns and scored 12 of the Raiders’ 13 points.

Still, Andersen led the

defense with four solo tackles and five assisted tackles.Dukart had two solo and two assisted.

Magee finished with one solo tackle to go with three assisted tackles.

According to coach Andrew Cook, the decision to go for the conversion was made before the last score and to go for the win.

Killdeer quarterback Zach Andersen (13) was on the run against the Raiders a week ago. Herald photos / Brad Mosher

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Bulldog harriers edge New Town for region title Staff Report The Bowman County Bulldogs made themselves feel at home Saturday in the West Regional Cross County Championships at the New Town Public Golf Course by sweeping both the boys and girls titles.

While the girls won easily, the boys had to rely on the Bulldogs’ depth to narrowly claim a threepoint win over their hosts, New Town.

Bowman County had 42 points, followed by New Town (45), Stanley (135), Beulah (141), Bishop Ryan (5th, 144), Killdeer (6th,144). Burke Central (7th,174), New

England (8th,200), Southern McLean (9th, 237), Solen (10th, 290) and Max (11th, 294).

New Town senior Robert White made his final home course appearance count, easily winning the individual regional title with a 16:08.10 that was 36 seconds ahead of Noah Rolfe from Stanley (16:44.0) and 43 seconds ahead of Shiloh Christian’ Patrick Wrigley.

New Town had two finishers in the first four, with Addison Red Fox placing fourth in 17:09.8, just over a minute behind his victorious teammate.

But what hurt the

hosts most was Bowman County putting three runners in the top 10 and five in the top 12, with all five Bulldog scorers finishing ahead of New Town’s third finisher, eighth-grader Ben DuBois, who was the 13th finisher in the meet.

The pack of Bulldogs was led by Brian Miller (7th, 17:41.8), Taylor Wanner (8th, 17:45) and Caleb Sarsland (9th, 17:49.8). Right behind them were Camden Wokal (11th, 18:02) and Austin Wanner (12th, 18:04.7).

New Town swept the next five places, starting with DuBois in 13th place, but the damage was done.

By packing five runners in the first twelve finishers, the Bulldogs overcame the the Eagles’ early advantage.

Killdeer The Cowboys were led to the sixth place finish by sophomores Owen Duttenhener (sixth, 17:151) and Jace Andersen (10th, 17:53.2).

Nathan Sadowsky was the team’s third finisher (33rd, 19:50.9), followed

by Jekori Dahlen (49th, 20:21.5), Ethan Hendrickson (63rd, 21:16.7), Nekori Dahlen (71st, 21:39.6), Isaac Jaggi (89th, 22:36.6), Azdon Crows

Breast (99th, 23:48.1) and Hunter Hausauer (102nd, 23:55.9).

Killdeer finished sixth, with the same point total as Bishop Ryan and just three points behind Beulah in fourth place, in spite of having no seniors on the squad.

New England The New England cross country team finished in eighth place at Saturday’s West Regional Cross Country Championships in New Town.

The Tigers were led by senior Amanali Toktaliev (25th, 19:21.8) and junior Waylon Kathrein (29th,

19:34.6).

Senior Joseph Harmon was the third Tiger finisher (48th, 20:20.8), with freshman Justin Kathrein (52nd, 20:27.7) and senior Battulga Ganbat (69th, 21:39.1) rounding out the top five team finishers.

Senior Artyom Ayvazyan placed 98th in a time of 23:34.4 to close out the team effort.

Hettinger-Scranton Junior Mitchell Dalley was the only Night Hawk runner competing in the race race, placing 45th with a time of 20:09.6 for the 5-kilometer course in New Town.

Bowman runners romp to West Region girls crown Bowman County put five scorers in the top 10 finishers to easily win the West Regional girls championship title Saturday in New Town.

The Bulldogs finished with 21 team points, followed by Southern McLean (second, 110), New Town (third, 121), Beulah (fourth, 127), Stanley (fifth, 140), Parshall (sixth, 142), Killdeer (seventh, 145), Shiloh Christian (eighth, 154) and Max (ninth, 229).

WEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS at New Town Golf Course Oct.19 BOYS B TEAM RESULTS 1.Bowman County 2.New Town 3.Stanley 4.Beulah 5.Bishop Ryan 6.Killdeer 7.Burke Central 8.New England 9.Southern McLean 10.Solen 11.Max

42 45 135 141 144 144 174 200 237 290 294

Eighth-grader Jaci Fischer led the Bulldogs by taking third overall (20:49.8), with senior Alexius Miller following in fourth (20:59.) and another eighth-grader, Kenley Bowman, in fifth (21:12.9).

Seventh-grader Landyn Gerbig placed seventh in the race (21:25.3), less than two seconds out of sixth place.

Another seventh-grader, Julie Sarsland, was 10th in the race (21:50.6), giving Bowman County four

runners in the top 10 of the regionals who will be back and just one who will graduate in June.

Ninth grader Hannah Westin of Shiloh Christian won the individual title by being the only runner breaking the 20 minute barrier with a 19:51.80 effort.

Seventh-grader Rosie Ramsey of Solen placed second with a 20:39.8 time for the 5-kilometer course.

The only other runners in the top ten who were

4.Beulah 5.Stanley 6.Parshall 7.Killdeer 8.Shiloh Christian 9.Max

35. Xaria Bell 24:11.3 New Town 37.Meadow Haugen 24:32.3 New Town 38.Leilani Benton 24:41.2 New Town 41.Autumn Arndt 25:38.1 Killdeer 43.Sophia Knight 25:45.2 New Town 47.Takola Owns Pipe 26:10.4 New Town 48.Grace Dinius 26:12.3 New Eng 50. Hannah Benz 26:23.6 Killdeer 61. Shauntera Sage 27:40.1 Mandaree 65.Faith Norby 28:10.5 Killdeer 66. Cami Kuntz 28:34.9 Killdeer 67.Nizhoni Davis 28:39.0 New Town 69.Tyra Dahlen 29:04.2 Killdeer 72. Brandee Mays 30:55.6 Mandaree 75.Tavion Clevenger 32:10.6 New Eng

127 140 142 145 154 229

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 1 Hannah Westin 19:51.80 Shiloh Chr 2.Rosie Ramsey 20:39.8 Solen 3. Jaci Fischer 20:48.9 Bowman 4.Alexius Miller 20:59.3 Bowman 5. Kenley Bowman 21:12.9 Bowman 6. Emma Poser 21:24.0 Trenton 7. Landyn Gerbig 21:25.3 Bowman 8.Kaity Hove 21:47.4 Trenton 9. Kari Patterson 21:49.7 Southern 10.Julie Sarsland 21:50.6 Bowman

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 1 12 Robert White 16:08.10 New Town 2. 11 Noah Rolfe 16:44.0 Stanley 3. 11 Patrick Wrigley 16:51.4 Shiloh 4. 12 Addison Red Fox 17:09.8 NT 5. 10 Ian Busche 17:13.6 Beulah 6. 10 Owen Duttenhefner 17:15.1 Killdeer 7. 11 Brian Miller 17:41.8 Bowman 8. 7 Taylor Wanner 17:45.0 Bowman 9. 9 Caleb Sarsland 17:49.8 Bowman 10. 10 Jace Andersen 17:53.2 Killdeer AREA FINISHERS 11.Camden Wokal 18:02.4 Bowman 12.Austin Wanner 18:04.7 Bowman 25. Amanali Toktaliev 19:21.8 New Eng 27.Karsen Kulseth 19:30.4 Bowman 29. Waylon Kathrein 19:34.6 New Eng 33. Nathan Sadowsky 19:50.9 Killdeer 45. Mitchell Dalley 20:09.6 H-S 48.Joseph Harmon 20:20.8 New Eng 49.Jekori Dahlen 20:21.5 Killdeer 52. Justin Kathrein 20:27.7 New Eng 63.Ethan Hendrickson 21:16.7 Killdeer 69.Battulga Ganbat 21:39.1 New Eng 71. Nekori Dahlen 21:39.6 Killdeer 89. Isaac Jaggi 22:36.6 Killdeer 98.Artyom Ayvazyan 23:34.4 New Eng 99. Azdon Crows Breast 23:48.1 Killdeer 102.Hunter Hausauer 23:55.9 Killdeer 107.Brenton Gibson 24:28.4 Killdeer GIRLS TEAM RESULTS 1.Bowman County 2.Southern McLean 3.New Town

21 110 121

AREA FINISHERS 12. Sidra Sadowsky 21:56.0 H-S 13.Abby Hardersen 22:04.6 Killdeer 15. Paysha Rex 22:11.0 Bowman 21.Danielle Dobitz 22:40.4 Killdeer 22. Messa Kuehl 22:47.7 New Eng 29.Adyson Gerbig 23:33.1 Bowman 31.Lanell Mongram 23:45.3 New Town 33.Zoe Fox 23:55.7 New Town

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not from Bowman County were Trenton’s Emma Poser (sixth, 21:24.0), Kaity Hove of Trenton (eighth, 21:47.4) and Kari Patteron of Southern McLean (ninth, 21:49.7).

Killdeer The Cowboys finished seventh in the team race with seventh-grader Abby Hardersen leading the team with a 13th place finish (22:04.6), followed by freshman Danielle Dobitz (21st, 22:40.4), eighth-

grader Autumn Arndt (41st, 25:38.1), Hannah Benz (50th, 26:23.6), Faith Norby (65th, 28:10.5), Cami Kuntz (66th, 28:34.9).

Hettinger-Scranton Junior Sidra Sadowsky was the only Night Hawk finisher in the race, placing 12th overall with a time of 21:56 for the 5-kilometer

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study and teaching political science, I have learned to read between the lines where the real meaning of discus-

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most no education, with no English skills, and only eighty-five cents in the pocket of his buttery suit – rose to fill the highest office in North Dakota.

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sion is hidden.

Between the lines of their criticism we find the basic truth: the legislators don’t want to know about corruption or conflicts-of interest that may exist and if the ND Ethics Commission doesn’t protect whistleblowers there

will be no whistleblowing.

Keep in mind that these legislators in three previous sessions had voted down the proposal for an ethics commission. And most, if not all, of the members appointed to the commission voted against the measure when it

was on the ballot. So implementation by the legislators was assumed to be treacherous. And it was.

In a flair of rhetoric, the criticizing legislators allege that the people of North Dakota want honest government and fair politics. That’s

exactly the reason they voted for an ethics commission.

A combination of polls indicated that North Dakotans have serious reservations about governments and the legislature.

The legislators claimed that the people approved the

ethics commission because they trusted their legislators to pass good laws to establish the details. Now you try to figure out what that convoluted claim means when multiple polls proved otherwise.

kota, John Miller, who was born in New York in 1843.

1872, Cooke went bankrupt, along with the NP Railroad project.

To keep the project moving, the investors decided to sell some of the land that had been given to them by the government. Huge portions of land in the Red River Valley were sold to land investors, leading to the era of the “Bonanza Farms,” the smallest of which were 3000 acres.

One of the larger of these bonanza farms was formed in 1878 when John Miller and his partner, Jeremiah

Dwight, moved to Richland County. They purchased 17,000 acres of rich Valley soil and organized the Dwight Farm and Land Company; they had a board of thirteen directors to manage the farm’s operations.

Eleven years later, in 1889, Dakota Territory was split up to form North and South Dakota. Miller was then a 46-year-old Republican whose only experience in politics was as a member of the Territorial Council of Dakota the year before.

Miller was a man of integrity who valued his independence; people trusted and respected him. They asked him to run for office but, surprisingly, Miller had no

desire to be governor. The region was in the firm clutch of the Alexander McKenzie political machine, and to go up against McKenzie would be no bowl of cherries. But after intense pressure, Miller finally agreed to run and was appointed governor on November 20, 1889.

Once in office, Miller soon proved that the people’s confidence wasn’t misplaced.

He couldn’t be bribed or even swayed by the powers that be, and he firmly turned away the efforts of outside lobbyists. He also wouldn’t cater to state newspapers that were under the influence of politicians like McKenzie. And when it came time to open the state for

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further homesteading, Miller refused to allow the circuslike chaos of a Louisiana Lottery to take place.

Miller did a good job, but two years later, when it came time to run again, he decided against it and went back to expand his farm operations. Within five years, the John Miller Land Company was organized for the purposes of “buying and selling of grain, produce, and merchandise; the handling of grain and produce on commission; and the purchasing, owning, leasing, and operating of elevators.” He set up his offices in Amenia, North Dakota, and in Duluth, Minnesota.

In 1906, Miller became president of the ChaffeeMiller Milling Company, which was incorporated to buy and manage public and private grain warehouses, and to manufacture and sell flour, feed, and other mill products.

Two years later, in 1908, Miller passed away just three days short of his 65th birthday. If you haven’t guessed by now, the reluctant governor died a very wealthy man.

In the late 1860’s a group of wealthy investors from out east had been financing the building of the Northern Pacific Railroad. The rails were to run from Wisconsin to the Pacific Ocean on land given to them in the largest government land grant in American history.

A wealthy financier, Jay Cooke, helped support the project during the time the railroad crossed into Dakota Territory. But by

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