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September 7, 2017
Golden Valley News
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Hello,
The Dakotas are a good place to
live. Oh, we may have a drought• We
may have to fight ice and snow for a
few months of the year. The wind
may blow from the northwest for
days at a time. We do get an occa-
sional flood along the Red, the
Mouse, Heart, or Beaver Creek• But
when we have a flood, most of the
time we pile up some sand bags, or
maybe have to evacuate a relatively
small number of people, let the water
recede, then move back in and clean
up. Minot, Grand Forks, and Fargo
have been hit hardest, but the end is
always in sight.
The flooding in Texas is beyond
anything I can imagine. And it hap-
pens at a time when Montana and
several western states are on fire. Just
doesn't seem right• If those western
states could just get a inch or two of
the several feet that have fallen along
the gulf, man that would be nice.
I've been to Houston a few times•
Back when we were hotshot ting.
Hat Tips
Houston on a dry day isn't real com-
fortable. At least not to this northern
cowboy. I imagine that with the sub-
urbs, it must stretch dang near a hun-
dred miles across. Eight lanes of
traffic going either direction on a
number of highways. Scared the
heck out of me the first Couple of
trips in.
We always scheduled our stop in
Houston so we could beat rush hour
in the morning• Stay an hour or two
north of Houston and get in early. I
tell you what, you don't complain
about the morning traffic in Dickin-
son after you've been to Houston!
But what always got me was the
heat. I mean even early in the morn-
ing. You would get out to unstrap
your trailer and that stifling heat
would hit you. Hot and humid! Even
if you had just showered a bit ago, in
a few minutes you are soaked from
perspiration. And it isn't like sweat
from pitching bales. I can't imagine
what those people Will be going
through even as the floodwaters re-
cede and the sun starts beating down
on them. : ,
I watch and read a lot of rural
news: You know. Markets, weather,
and other agricultural things• The
areas in Texas that are being flooded
are home to over a quarter of the cat-
tle in Texas: Something like 1.3 mil-
lion mama cows. I've seen several
news stories with films of cowboys
moving hundreds of cows through
lots of water trying to get them to
high ground• Sometimes higher
ground is miles away. I hope they all
made it.
Makes me realize my problems
are pretty simple. Dad says I've al-
ways been lucky• I guess he's right.
And if you are reading this, not fight-
ing fire, not fighting flood, I guess
you are pretty lucky too.
Hang on Texas.
Later, Dean
New Lewis and Clark Bridge opens
WlLLISTON - The North Dakota placing the former two-lane bridge Johnson Bros. Construction located
Department" of Transportation which was originally built in 1973. in Texas was the prime contractor for
(NDDOT) along with federal, state Other parts of the project included the project.
and local officials opened the new bridge lighting, rebuilding the road- The project is the single largest
Lewis and Clark Bridge on Aug. 31, way leading up to the bridge, and the infrastructure project bid in
located on U.S. Highway 85 south of construction of a wildlife crossing NDDOT's history.
Williston. specifically designed for moose lo- Currently, the bridge is open to
The opening of the Lewis and cared south of the bridge. This spe- two-lanes of traffic. Contractors will
Clark Bridge is part of the Highway cific kind of wildlife crossing is a work for the next year to dismantle
85 four-lane expansion, which in- ' first for North Dakota. and remove the old bridge• Motorists
:luded over $340 million of state The new Lewis and Clark Bridge will see final construction elements
money invested into the bridge, two is a steel girder bridge design• The of the project taking places as con-
bypasses and 60 miles of highway bridge will have four, 12-foot driv- tractors continue to work on final
between Watford City and Williston. ing lanes with a median in the center, phases of the project. The Lewis and
The $80 million bridge project in- The new bridge will accommodate Clark Bridge will be fully open to
eludes construction, engineering and larger, wider truck loads than was four lanes of traffic once all work
design of a new four-lane bridge, re- previously capable on the old bridge• complete•
Burgum creates state's first CPO position
where* Are n°xi°us weeds in the areathe bales originated? What
• BISMARCK - Go . Doug Bu{- ~anc¢:an~ p~odJa¢~Lvjty as ~he coaches : 14 years in training and human re7 ,~ , , ..... ,,j ...........
v ' ........... " ' ' ..... .... are theapprrkim~ite ~ifrldunts of the
gum on Sep(.l ann0uncedthehiritig and adx, ises the"g0vernor's leader- sources at Great Plains Software in ~,weeds: in the;bates, At: what:stage
of Cheri Schoenfish as state govern- ship team. She also will spearhead a Fargo. Since Microsoft acquired of growth were the weeds cut?
ment's first chief people officer strategic initiative with the human Great Plains in 2001,she has served
(CPO), seeking to build upon a cul- resources team across cabinet agen- in a variety of human resources lead-
ture of high-performing, citizen-fo- cies to facilitate a unified approach ership roles at the national and global
cused team members and transform and spur innovation in processes in- levels. Her duties as CPO also will
and unify human resources practices• volving recruitment, hiring, goal- include leading the further d¢velop-
Schoenfish is taking a one-year setting and performancement of the "Team North Dakota"
civic leave of absence from her cur- management, talent management, culture.
rent position as Microsoft's director succession management, rewards A Fargo resident, Schoenfish
of global talent management to fill systems, team member relations and serves on the board of the Plains Art
the CPO position, starting Oct. 9. related areas. Museum in Fargo and is a past board
As CPO, Schoenfish will be the Schoenfish earned a bachelor of member of the Greater Fargo Moor-
state's workforco strategist and or- art's degree in business administra- head Economic Development Corp
ganizational development leader, tion with a math minor from Dickin- and the Children's Museum at
with a focus on enhancing perform- son State University and worked for Yunker Farm.
Ask questions before buying livestock feed so you know what you are getting• (NDSU Courte
sy Photo)
Zack Foster is shown wear-
ing stoles from the University
of Washington. These include:
student government, veteran
of the Army, Oma Kron Delta -
an honor society in which a
student must be invited to join,
and Gold Key Honor Society.
He has also been on the
Dean's List for the past two
: years. (Courtesy Photo)
Foster graduates
from University
of Washington
TACOMA, Wash. - Zachary Allen
Foster of Tacoma, Wash., formerly of
Beach, graduated in June from the
University of Washington in Tacoma.
Foster graduated Magna Cure
Laude in the field of psychology, and
is a staff sergeant in the Army Re-
serves at Tumwater, Wash. Foster
served two years in Schweinfurt,
Germany, and two years at Fort
Hood, Texas, during his active duty
years.
Foster graduated from Beach
High School in 2001 and is the son
of John and Wynona Foster of Beach.
Rechlin named to BSC
President's Honor Roll
BISMARCK - Alexander Rechlin, Medora, has been named to the Pres-
ident's Honor Roll for the summer 2017 semester at Bismarck State College.
Students must maintain at least a 3.50 grade point on a 4.00 scale while
enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes to qualify for the BSC Pres-
ident's Honor Roll.
Students must maintain at least a 3.50 grade point on a 4.00 scale while
enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes to qualify for the BSC Pres-
ident's Honor Roll.
Roughrider: Bins require
clearance from power lines
Grain bins play an integral role in fect clearance heights of power lines,
the efficiency and profitability of farm so remember to check measurements
and ranch operations, and safety regu- regularly.
lations should always be considered Filling grain bins
when working around these structures. : High-voltage power lines are not
Whether you're purchasing new grain insulated, so it's important to maintain
bins or remodeling areas that contain an adequate high-wire clearance when
existing ones, proximity to overhead using a portable auger, conveyor or el-
power lines must be a considered fac- evator to fill your grain bin.
tor. Moving equipment near grain bins
Safe clearance : When moving equipment, such as
: The National Electrical Safety a hopper or a scaffold, be aware of
Code requires an 18-foot minimum nearby power lines. Remember to
vertical clearance from the highest maintain a 10-foot clearance to ensure
point of the filling port of the grain bin safety. Accidents can happen in a split
to nearby high-voltage wires and a 55- second. Roughrider Electric Coopera-
foot minimum distance from the power tive reminds consumers to always use
line to the grain bin wail. Changes to caution when working near power
landscaping and drainage work can af- lines.
Nuverra
Lnvifonmenta[ SoLutions
Nuverra has immediate openings for CDL
Class A truck drivers, roustabouts and
diesel mechanics.
To apply go to www.nuverra.com/careers
or contact the office at 701-842-3618.
Extension: Investigate before buying livestock feed
Many North Dakota livestock* Were the bales from the first, direct deposit only and sellers are
producers are buying hay and feed second, third or subsequent cut- not available to answer questions
from outside the region because ting? about the feed.
drought resulted in pasture, hay * How is the hay bound (plastic "Be cautious of anything in your
and other feed shortages in the twine, sisal twine, net wrap, etc.)? communication with potential sell-
upper Great Plains. * How and where was the hayers that seems out of the ordinary,"
The North Dakota State Univer- stored? Petry says.
sity Extension Service and North * Is any mold visible on the Transportation can be a signifi-
Dakota Stockmen's Association re- hay? cant component of the hay cost.
mind producers to ask questions * What is the nutrient content of Producers should know if the trans-
and use sound business practices to the feed? Knowing the nutrient portation is included in the price of
protect themselves and their live- profiles of hay, stover, grains and the hay.
stock as they make purchases, byproducts helps producers make Here are other transportation
"Hay, stover and other feeds are informed decisions, questions producers should ask:
coming from around the country, * Are ergot or other antiquity * Is the cost per mile roundtrip
and the quality of those feeds can factors present in the grains or or only per loaded mile?
vary considerably," NDSU Exten- byproducts? If so, the feed needs * What equipment will I need to
sion beef cattle specialist Carl to be tested to determine if or how unload the truck?
Dahlen says. it can be fed to cattle. * Will the trucking be paid sep-
Here are some questions pro- "If feasible, producers may want arately from the hay'?
ducers should ask so they have a to look at the hay before making a "People are inherently good, but
clear understanding of what they purchase," says JulieEllingson, ex- there may be opportunists who
are buying: ecutive vice president of the North seek to take advantage of people in
• What year was the productDakota Stockmen's Association. desperate or serious situations,"
harvested? Tim Petry, NDSU Extension Ellingson says.
• Are bales round or square? livestock economist, suggests live- "Miscommunication also can
• What is the average bale stock feed buyers, sellers and lead to problems, so making sure
iweight? haulers have written contracts, agreements and arrangements are
• What grass/plant species are Contracts should include details qualified in writing is important."
included in the bales and at what such as the names of the parties, Dahlen added: "Drought condi-
approximate percentages? the price of the commodity, the tions have brought about serious
terms of the agreement, transporta- management and financial consid-
tion details and signatures, erations to the tab)e, and we hope
He also urges producers to be- that everyone rnfik~ng feed pur-
ware of payment seams in which chases receives the products they
buyers are being asked to pay by thought they were buying•"
New scam targets Social
Security recipients
Do you receive Social Security ben- to confirm personal information.
efits? A new scam may be targeting What you should do:
you. Never provide information such
Here's how it works, according to as your Social Security number or bank
AARP North Dakota: account number to unknown people
• A scammer calls from a 323 area over the phone or internet.
code, posing as a Social Security Ad- If you have questions about any
ministration employee. Social Security communication- a call,
• In some instances, the scammer letter, or email- contact your local So-
tells the victim he or she is due a cost- cial Security office or call 1-800-772-
of-living increase in their Social Secu- 1213•
rity benefit. Report suspicious calls to the Of-
. The caller then tries to get the vic- rice of the Inspector General at 1-800-
tim to "verify" their Social Security 269-0271 or online at
number, name, date of birth, and other https://oig.ssa.gov/report.
personal information. When it comes to fraud, vigilance is
• If the scammer succeeds,they use the number one weapon.
the information to make changes to the For information about other seams
victim's direct deposit, address, and and how to protect yourself and your
telephone information, loved ones, sign up for the Fraud Watch
What you should know: Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatch-
• The Social Security Administra- network. You'll receive free email
tion does call occasionally call people alerts with tips and resources to help
for customer service purposes, but in you spot and avoid identity theft and
very limited situations will they ask you fraud.
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This is to inform everyone, contrary to gossip
and rumors, we are not decreasing or eliminating
iany of the accounting services •we are providing.
!]i Also, there is no'time table for Jim to retire in
the near future. He is enjoying what he is doing,
and based on the number of old and new clients
coming through our doors, clients are satisfied
also.
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US.
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TRANSPORTATION
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Billings County
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Distance of 160 Miles
CALL: 701-872-3836
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ABBREVIATED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO
ADOPT AND AMEND
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
relating to ND Oil, Gas, UIC,
Royalty, Shallow Gas Wells and
Geologic Storage Administrative
Rules.
North Dakota
Oil and Gas
Division
will hold public hearings to address
proposed changes to the N.D. Admin.
Code.
Oil and Gas Division
9 am Wed., Oct. 11,2017
1000 E. Calgary Ave.
Bismarck, ND
Dickinson Field Office
1 pm Wed., Oct. 11, 2017
926 E Industrial Drive
Dickinson, ND
Home Place Lodge & Suites
8:30 am Thur., Oct. 12, 2017
1505 15th Ave W
Williston, ND
Minot Field Office
2 pm Thur., Oct. 12, 2017
7 Third St SE, Suite 107
Minot, ND
Copies of the prol~osed rules may be
obtained by writing the Oil and Gas Division
at 600 E. Blvd, Dept 405, Bismarck, ND
58505-0840, or by calling (701) 328-8020
View changes at www dmr.nd.gov/oilgas
Comment in writing by 5pm Oct 23, If you
plan to attend the public hearing and will
need special facilities or assistance relating
to a disability, please contact the Oil and
Gas Division at the above address or phone
number by Sept 27.
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