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State Tax Commissioner Ryan Dakota, and all 53 counties. Of the 50
Rauschenberger earlier this week re- largest cities in North Dakota, the
leased the 2016 first quarter taxable highest percent increases (compared
sales and purchases report. Taxable to the first quarter of 2015) were Beu-
sales and purchases were $3.89 bil- lab, Ashley, Ellendale, Beach and
lion for January, February and March Jamestown. Counties with the highest
of 2016, a drop of 33 percent over percent increases (compared with the
those months in 2015. first quarter of 2015) were McHenry,
"The first quarter decrease is a di- Sargent, Benson, Mercer and Sioux.
rect result of the continued downturn Three of the 15 major industry sec-
in the oil industry and low ag com- tors reported taxable sales and pur-
modity prices," said Rauschenberger. chases gains when compared to the
"Fundamentally North Dakota is just first quarter a year ago. The most no-
returning to a pre-oil boom economy, table increase was in the arts, enter-
First quarter 2016 is nearly 50 percent tainment and recreation sector
greater than the same timeframe in (increase of 44 percent/S6.9 million)
2010." and the most notable decline was in
Rauschenberger went on to ex-the mining and oil extraction sector
plain that $3.9 billion is closer to (decrease of 66.5 percent/S716 mil-
what the normal taxable sales and lion).
purchases was prior to just five years The complete first quarter 2016
ago. North Dakota Sales and Use Tax Sta-
The first quarter report includes tistical Report ~an be accessed online
data for the largest 50 cities in North at www.nd.gov/tax.
oeven:
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John "J.C." Cherniga made a stop in Beach recently as part of a series that shows himself or beach gear in unusual locations.
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By Richard Volesky childhood," Chemiga said in an e- captured. With rare exception,I do not 26 years as a rescue helicopter pilot.
Editor/Reporter mail. "My first consistent attempts at crop the scenes. Instead, I compose :~e grew up in Ft.Walton Beach, Fla.,
A photographer and artist from capturing my world view were with a each image as you see it - through the and entered the service in 1980 after
Florida recently made a stop in Beach Kodak 110 pocket camera. I have camera viewfinder- each image an ex- graduating from the U.S. Air Force
and found it to be a good location for since graduated to digital photography, pression of my artistic vision - and my Academy. He's been married 30 years
his photo series, using a Nikon Coolpix P600 - a 16 pursuit of beauty." to Joan Philipps of Conrad, Mont.,
John "J.C." Chemiga has been mega pixel camera. While photogra- One of his commercial projects who still works as a nurse. They reside
working on a series that shows himself phy is neither my primary profession was as the primary contributing pho- in Satellite Beach, Fla.
or beach gear in unusual locations. For nor livelihood, it is one of my pas- tographer to the 2008 edition of Dis- More information can be found at:
example, his photos show his surf- sions. My gaining has been informal, cover Brevard magazine, an annual www.jchernigaimages.com.
board in front of Devils Tower, Wyo., having learned the art through books, publication produced in partnership The name Beach, by the way, as
or at a mountain lake, at Carhenge in seminars and lots of practice. My sub- with Space Coast Business magazine many area residents may already
Atfiance, Neb., or he is shown "surf- jects of interests run a wide spectrum and the Melbourne Area Chamber of know, has nothing to do with the
ing" on a wheat field. - from Florida to the Bahamas, and Commerce. In 2010, his body of work ocean, just like the other locations
Taking photos of himself and/or the from Montana to Mexico - and be- wasawarded Best of Show at the 36th Cherniga photographed. Beach is
beach gear in front of the Beach Post yond. I purposely keep my photogra- Annual Homosassa Arts, Crafts, & named for Capt. Warren Beach of the
Office, he decided were ideal for the physimple. I use no added lens filters, Seafood Festival. llthInfantry, who accompanied a rail-
series, nor do I normally use computer soft- He retired as a colonel from the road survey expedition through the
"I have enjoyed taking photos since ware to manipulate the images I have U.S. Air Force in 2006, after serving area in 1873.
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks
is performing William Shakespeare's
"Richard In" and "The Comedy of Er-
rors" during its summer tour of 61
communities throughout Montana,
northern Wyoming, eastern Idaho,
western North Dakota and eastem
Washington.
The company features 10 profes-
sional actors selected from national
auditions who tour without technical
assistance to bring live theater to
mostly rural communities. In Beach,
the "Richard III" performance is
scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July
2, at Beach Swimming Pool Park.
"We are very much looking for-
ward to producing both plays this
summer," said Kevin Asselin, execu-
five artistic director. "This will be the
first time in MSIP's 44-year history
that we'll bring "Richard III" to our
stage. "Richard" will fit right into what
is already an active political year, re-
minding us-how Shakespeare stays
relevant even 400 years after his
death. We are also excited to an-
nounce that this season will be dedi-
cated to all of our hard working and
dedicated tour coordinators from
across the region."
Asselin .will direct "Richard III."
All performances, with the exception
of those at Bozeman's Sweet Pea Fes-
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks actors rehearse William Shakespeare's 'Richard II1.' (Cour-
tesy Photo)
tival, are free and open to the public. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks Architecture. Grants, corporate spon-
Audiences are encouraged to arrive is an outreach program of Montana sorships and hundreds of individual
early with chairs, blankets and picnics. State University's College of Arts and donors support the free performances.
develops pro
labeling
for
WASHINGTON- Sen. John Ho- grams that vary from state-to-state,
even, R-N.D., who serves on the which would add expense for con-
U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, sumers and producers alike.,
says the Ag Committee has unveiled Establish a uniform national
a compromise proposal to address disclosure standard for human food
the GMO labeling issue, that is or may be bioengineered. The
Hoeven has been working with standard will be established through
Ag Committee Chairman Pat the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Mem- rulemaking process.
ber Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., to Require mandatory disclo-
reach a bipartisan agreement to avert sure with several options, including
a costly patchwork of different state text on package, a symbol or a link
labeling requirements for genetically to a website. Small food manufactur-
modified food products and to ensure ers will be allowed to use websites
that consumers have access to infor- and telephone numbers to meet dis-
mation about their food. closure requirements, and very small
"We've been working hard to find manufacturers and restaurants are
a solution to the GMO issue that can exempt.
pass in both the House and the Sen- Exempt foods where meat,
ate. Now we need to act and move poultry and egg products are the
this bipartisan proposal before Ver- main ingredient. The legislation pro-
mont's labeling law goes into effect hibits the secretary of agriculture
next month," said Hoeven. "This from considering any food product
compromise will prevent a patch- derived from an animal to be bio-
work of state labeling requirements engineered solely because the animal
and higher costs for consumers and may have eaten bioengineered teed.
producers. While the science tells us If Congress doesn't address Ver-
that biotech foods are safel the right mont's GMO law, which goes into
to know is important, and this bill effect on July 1, the unintended con-
does provide that we have a national sequence wilt be higher grocery bills
disclosure standard." for families. In fact, if food compa-
The plan, announced by Agricul- nies have to apply Vermont's stan-
ture Committee Chairman Roberts dards to all products nationwide, it
and Ranking Member Stabenow, will result in an estimated increase of
will: over $1,050 a year per household,
Prevent a patchwork of pro- according to Hoeven,'s office.
ul
A recount due to a tie vote among There were two positions on the
those seeking positions on the Beach council opening. Chris Holznagel re-
City Council remained a tie. ceived 21, and Troy Finneman re-
Both Jeanne Larson and Robertceived 10, and they were electeO.
Schmeling were at 121 votes after Also receiving votes were Jane
the recount. The matter was to be de- Cook, 8; Burt Cook, 7; and Joel
cided by drawing numbers at the Fasching, 7, plus other residents re-
City Council's re-0rganizational ceived smaller numbers of votes.
meeting to be held Tuesday night, Residents voted 14 to 9 in ap-
June 28. The meeting was held after proval of the publication of council
the press deadline for the week. Re- meeting minutes.
suits will be posted at the Golden In Golva, Darin Maus received 14
Valley News' website and in next votes for the mayor's position and
week's printed editions, was re-elected.
In other June 14 election results Also, both seated for the City
that were previously not available: Council were Joe Kreitinger, 12
In Sentinel Butte, Rick Olson re- votes; and Rick Noll, 14 votes.
ceived 22 votes for the mayor's posi- Residents voted 15 to 1 against
tion, while Terry Mollendor received the publication of council meeting
12. minutes.
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