VOLUME 99
ISSUE 41
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2015
Newspapers uphold freedom of speech By Lori Kesinger Before the age of radio and television, newspapers were the primary watchdogs of government and informants of issues pertaining to domestic matters and foreign relations. Newspapers in America began as a meek endeavor but soon became a driving force for freedom of the press and speech. In 1690 the first English-American news sheet, “Publick Occurrences Both Foreign and Domestick”, was published by Benjamin Harris in Boston. Only one edition was published
before the paper was suppressed by the government. The authorities resented Harris for daring to report that English military forces had allied themselves with “miserable” savages. In the following years, editors discovered readers loved it when they criticized the local government. Historical accounts claim the most dramatic confrontation came in New York in 1734 when the governor brought John Peter Zenger to trial for criminal libel after the publication of satirical attacks. The jury ac-
quitted Zenger, who became the iconic American hero for freedom of the press. The result was an emerging tension between the media and the government. By the mid-1760s, there were 24 weekly newspapers in the 13 colonies. During the 19th century, newspapers began to expand and appear outside eastern American cities. Faster printing presses in the 1840s helped expand the press of the nation as it experienced rapid economic and population growth. By the 1900s, newspapers had become pow-
erhouses of advocacy. The average American read several newspapers every day. Newspapers evolved over the 20th century into the 21st despite radio, television and the crisis of readers turning to the internet for sources of information. Americans seem to continue to understand the importance of the right for freedom of speech and the press. Newspapers won’t become extinct because they do what can’t be duplicated in any other form of media.
Klauzer inducted into DSU Athletic Hall of Fame Kylan Klauzer, formerly of Baker, was recently inducted into the Dickinson State University Athletic Hall of Fame for his outstanding achievements as a student athlete. Klauzer was born and raised in Baker. He graduated from Baker High School in 2002 and then attended Dickinson State University (DSU) in the fall of 2002. He completed his bachelor of arts degree in political science in the spring of 2006. Klauzer chose DSU because of the opportunities it presented to him educationally and athletically. The location of DSU allowed for his family to attend events and games frequently, and be a close part of the Blue Hawk family. Klauzer was hired by the Dickinson Police Department (DPD) in the spring of 2006. He attended the Basic Law Enforcement Academy while finishing his degree and took the opportunity to work for the DPD in order to stay and give back to a community that has given him so much. The people in the community of Dickinson have become a second family and his decision to stay in Dickinson has solely rested on the relationships he has developed since attending DSU. Klauzer completed his master’s degree in public administration from American Military University (AMU) in the fall of 2014. During his four year college career at DSU, Klauzer was a standout defensive end for the Blue Hawk football team. The Hawks went on to win four consecutive titles. The Blue Hawk defense was ranked in the top ten in the NAIA two of the four years. He obtained multiple All-Conference and All-American awards. He was given the NAIA Champions of Character Award and was voted a DAC-10 most valuable player in 2005. Klauzer is rated in the top ten for total tackles, number one in tackles for loss, number one in yards from tackle for loss, number two in QB sacks, number one in yards from sacks, and had eight career INTs with two returned for TDS. “I want to thank Coach Hank Biesiot for the opportunity to be a Blue Hawk. I also want to thank the entire coaching staff of my era. Coach Arlan Hofland, Coach Pete Stanton, Coach Duane Monlux, and Coach Pete Leno for their contributions to my life. The life lessons learned from this group of men has helped me immensely in the years following college,” Klauzer commented. Two of Klauzer’s teammates, Nick Walker and Josh Epperle, were also inducted into the Hall of Fame.
2015 Spartan homecoming queen and king are Morgan Miller and Matt Packer.
Baker Spartan coronation Baker High School homecoming coronation, “Super Hero Spartans”, was held October 5 in McGonigal Gymnasium. Morgan Miller, daughter of Jodi and Bill Miller, and Matt Packer, son of Vicki and Joe Nagell and Greg Packer, were crowned the 2015 homecoming queen and king. Crown bearers for coronation were Canden Coulter, son of Eddie and Shye Coulter, and Bree Lynn Straub, daughter of Lane Straub and Abbi Straub. Other royalty are Joe Fisher, Austin Braun, Jordan Baxter, Taylyn Koenig, Tayler Stinnett and Taylor Miller.
Rep. Ryan Zinke to visit eastern Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke will travel more than 1,000 miles starting Oct. 12. He will be in Glendive Wed. Oct. 14 at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and 9:15 a.m. at the Dawson County Community College; Baker at 11:30 a.m. for coffee and 12:15 - Fallon County Library basement; Miles City at 2:30 p.m. for coffee and 3:30 p.m. USDA Fort Keogh. Members of the public may contact Rep. Zinke’s office at 406-969-1736 with questions.
Air Force starts limited operations in expansion area By Lori Kesinger Mid-September, the US Air Force began limited military flying operations in the expanded Powder River Training Complex (PRTC) over the Dakotas, Wyoming and Montana, including most of Fallon County. First Lt. Rachel Allison, 28th Bomb Wing public affairs chief, said outside of large-scale exercises, operations in the new airspace will be similar to flights in the former training area. In March, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the expansion of the Air Force Powder River Training Complex (PRTC) spanning nearly 35,000 square miles, the largest in the continental United States. The airspace will be used by B-1 bomber air crews from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota and B-52 bomber air crews from Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. The four quadrants of the expanded airspace each have varying altitude sections of low, medium, and high with set limitations of use. Large Force Exercises will be conducted up to ten days each year, allowing air crews to more effectively train for combat situations. Most flights in and out of Baker operate within the low-altitude section. The FAA is requiring the Air Force to meet certain conditions prior to activating the low-altitude Military Operating Areas (MOAs). The full airspace will not be open until an aircraft recall communications system is installed. Any impact from military operations in the area will be very minimal until then. The Air Force said earlier that the expanded area would help air crews train under realistic scenarios for a full spectrum of operations. “Instead of wasting time, as well as wear and tear
A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, ND, takes off during a standoff weapons integration training exercise at Ellsworth AFB, S.D., in August. The week-long training consisted of B-52s and B-1s conducting simulated combat scenarios at the Powder River Training area to help prepare for real world contingencies. The FAA recently finished mapping work on the training area expansion and air crews began utilizing the new airspace in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anania Tekurio/Released)
on the aircraft, flying to other locations, air crews would gain increased combat readiness valued at approximately $23M/year by flying in the proposed local training areas, which would allow
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