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B.J. Dunn, of southwest Chadron, said he alwayshad an interest in taxidermy as long as he canremember. “When I was a kid I tried to make a rug outof a fox. It lasted a few years, made it to the sciencefair,” he chuckled. His interest grew when he startedfur trapping and putting up furs as an adult. Dunn,who grew up north of Harrison near Edgemont,moved the Chadron to attend college following highschool. Plans changed soon and he went to work forChicago Northwestern Railway for a summer. Thenhe accepted a position on the Burlington Northern inAlliance where he was employed for eight years, sixyears in which he served as an engineer. After he leftthe railroad, he and his wife Cheryl (Reed) purchasedand operated the Lariat Liquor. Cheryl is now theDawes County Deputy Assessor. The couple havetwo adult sons, Mark, who is employed by Bush’sBeans in Knoxville, Tenn. and Matt, who lives in HotSprings and works for the South Dakota Dept. ofRoads.

Following the 1986 hail storm, Dunn roofed forawhile and shortly after that he enrolled in a six-weeklong taxidermy class in Spencer, Iowa. That’s when B.J.’sTaxidermy was officially launched. “The techniques andmaterials have completely changed since then,”explained Dunn. “ You’ve got to keep up with it... keep

educating yourself.”Dunn continues to attend seminars and has travelled

to Springfield, Mo. and Springfield, Ill. and Taos, N.M. toname a few. “Many of these seminars have competitions,

but I haven’t ever entered.”“There is more art involved in

taxidermy than people would thinkat first glance,” explained Dunn,who admitted to loving art in highschool. The process includes aknack for sculpting with modelingclay and airbrushing, especiallywhile painting fish.

Head mounts are his most com-mon requests of deer, elk, ante-lope, dall sheep and caribou. Onthe other hand he has done count-less full body mounts of bobcats,raccoons, fox, mountain lions,antelope, grizzly and black bear forthose who have big trophy rooms.(Continued on Page 2)

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B.J. Dunn had the opportunity to create a mount from a state record elk shotby Bob Marsteller of Alliance in 2004. Marsteller (left) is also originally fromSioux County.

B.J. Dunn demonstrates how the deer hyde fits over thedense styrafoam mount.

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has worked with, he had particularly liked watchingJaycee Garrett. “She is such an artistic little girl, sherecently completed a unique necklace project made ofbear claws,” explained Dunn.

Dunn orders his supplies from taxidermy supply cata-logs, the forms are available in different sizes and shapes.“You are able to reshape the forms to an extent such asbending the necks so the wildlife aren’t just lookingstraight forward. There are wood base forms in the tops ofthe mounts where the antlers are attached. Other detailsinclude glass eyeballs of different sizes and colors tomake a perfect match for whatever species he is workingon.

Dunn admits he still enjoys hunting but he is now lim-ited to the first few hours of the season, because beforenoon rolls around it’s time for him to get to work. He is amember of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and theUnited Taxidermy Association. For more informationabout B.J.’s Taxidermy, call 308-432-4131 or e-mail him [email protected].

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(Continued from Page 1)He has mounted a few pheasant, but in general doesn’tdo too many birds.

How long does it take to complete a project? It’s avery time consuming process and Dunn prefers a year tofinish a mount. Beginning with the tanning of the “cape” tothe final detailing. “It’s not a big money making business,if you averaged out my time I might only make $5 a hour,”chuckled Dunn. “It’s just neat I am in a position to do it. It’smore like a hobby, not really work,” he noted. “It’s some-thing you just got to like to do. I am in an unusual positionto do it. Cheryl has been very supportive, she knew in thebeginning how much I enjoyed it.”

Dunn wanted to make sure to mention the mostenjoyable part of taxidermy is assisting 4-H’ers with their4-H projects for the fair. While he enjoys all the youth he

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B.J. and his youngest son Matt of Hot Springs,pose next to the bobcat and grouse mount that wasshot southwest of Chadron near the ride. The displayis now in Farmer’s State Bank.

Jaycee Garrettof ruralChadron showsa 4-H project ofreplica BearClaw necklaceshe construct-ed for theDawes CountyFair that wenton to StateCompetition.

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Grow ChivesIf you don't have a clump of chives in your garden, it

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Chives are not the sameas scallions and greenonions, though they are all inthe onion or allium family,and are frequently confused. Chives are a perennial herb,meaning they grow back each spring, and have been culti-vated for hundreds of years; not only for their culinary prop-erties, but for their health benefits as well.

Chives prefer well drained and thoroughly weeded soil,as they need adequate space. Plant about six bulbs in acluster about 8 inches from other plants. Chives grow inalmost every region and do best with minimal water. Youmay start your plants from seed, buy them at your local nurs-ery, or ask a neighbor for a clump from their garden. They areeasy to transplant.

Chives are low in calories but relatively high in vitaminsA and C. They also contain calcium, magnesium, choline,folate, vitamin K, phosphorus, and potassium.

Vegetables in the allium family have been studied exten-sively for their health benefits. And while many of these stud-ies focused on garlic or onions, some of the properties ofthese vegetables are similar simply because they are close-ly related.

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from the organosulfur compounds within. One study, pub-lished in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, foundthat men with the highest intake of alliums had the lowestincidences of prostate cancer. Several other studies havelinked allium consumption with stomach cancer prevention.

In a study published in the medical journal Molecules,French scientists found that chives demonstrated antibac-terial action against the five tested strains of bacteria,including Staphylococcus, Listeria, Salmonella,Campylobacter and E.coli. They also found that chives weremost effective against these bacteria when the chives werein their raw state and that they lost effectiveness as theywere heated.

Scientists at the University of Medicine and Pharmacyin Romania assessed the longstanding traditional use ofchives as a sore throat aid. Their finding, published in theJournal of Physiology and Pharmacology, indicate that anextract of chives is an effective sore throat remedy, largelydue to the herb's anti-inflammatory properties.

Because choline is a nutrition that aids in sleep, learn-ing, and memory; chives and other allium vegetables mayhelp regulate these things, potentially even fighting inflam-mation. The folate within may similarly ease depression,and regulate moods and appetite.

Perhaps the best part about foods like chives is thatthey are easy to grow. They can be planted in early spring,as they are a cool-weather vegetable. The seeds will devel-op into harvestable plants within just a few months. Cuttingthem down at the base of the soil, you should get 3- 4 har-vests each season.

Chives can be added to soups, casseroles, egg dishes,and roasted vegetables. They can be eaten fresh or frozenfor use later on. They can also be dried, though they losemuch of their flavor through the dehydration process.

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Sat., Jan. 16 Speech at Gordon-Rushville High SchoolB BB (8th-7th ) vs. Valentine, 11 a.m.

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Tues., Jan. 26 BB B (7th-8th) at Hot Springs, 4:30 & 6 p.m.G/C BB at Chadron High, 5 & 6:30 p.m.

Thurs., Jan. 28 B BB (7th) at Alliance, 4 p.m.B BB (8th) vs. Alliance, 4p.m.WR (V) at Douglas, 5 p.m.

Fri., Jan. 29 Chadron Youth Wrestling Tourney at Middle

School GymB&G BB (JV-V) at Sidney, JV: 4 p.m.;

GV: 5:30 p.m.; BV: 7 p.m.Sat., Jan. 30 B BB (8th-7th) at Valentine, 11 a.m.

B&G BB (JV-V) vs. Douglas Box Elder; JV: 2 p.m.; GV: 3:30 p.m.; BV: 5 p.m.

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WR (V) at Ogallala, 9 a.m.G&B BB (JV-V) at Bayard, 1 p.m.

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Concert (9 a.m. rehearsal)B BB (MS) at Alliance St. Agnes, 9 a.m.G&B BB (JV-V) at Kimball, 2 p.m.

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Thurs., Jan. 28 GES PreK Winter Concert, 6 p.m.Fri., Jan. 29 G&B (JV-V) BB vs. Mitchell, 3 p.m.

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Mon., Feb. 1 B BB (MS) at Chadron, 4:30 p.m.G&B BB at Valentine, 5 p.m.

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OFFICERSPresident: Lee Ahrens, MarslandVice President: Wayne Cobb, MerrimanSecretary: Bruce Troester, MarslandTreasurer: Robert Rickenbach, Chadron

Tri-State Director: Gary Fuchser, Gordon

Board Members:Mike Van Buskirk, Hay SpringsTerry Terrell, Hay Springs

Manager: CHANCE BRISCOE Office Manager: Arlene Lahaye

Office (308) 638-4445Fax 638-4448

Consumer/MarketingDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Les TlustosPublisher/EditorAdvertising Rep. . . . . . . . .Cindy Peters

Hip-Hop (308) 638-7132

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Office Hours:8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday- Friday

Service CallsAfter Hours:

Please call 800-847-0492 ifyour call is long dis-tance or 638-4445for the local HaySprings area at alltimes.

We have ananswering servicethat answers thesenumbers on a 24-hour basis - afterhours, Saturday,Sundays and holi-days. Please statelegal description,account number ormeter numberwhere the outage isand your phonenumber when youcall.

Public Power DistrictSouth on Hwy. 87 • P.O. Box 249

Hay Springs, NE 69347

web page: http://www.nrppd.com

Lil LadybugGreenhouse & Garden

New Year’s ResolutionsIt is a time of resolutions. I made one resolution

many years ago and I have stuck to it. I resolved to nolonger make resolutions. The following are some alterna-tive affirmations for a new year.

At the end of one year and the start of another,many of us will renew our commitment to living with dailyaffirmations. I know the power of affirming my truth,over and over, everyday! While these may not suit every-one's taste, here are some "possible" affirmations toconsider!

1. As I let go of my feelings of guilt, I am in touchwith my inner sociopath.

2. I have the power to channel my imagination intoever-soaring levels of suspicion and paranoia.

3. I assume full responsibility for my actions, exceptthe ones that are someone else's fault.

4. In some cultures what I do would be considerednormal.

5. My intuition nearly makes up for my lack of wis-dom and judgment.

6. I need not suffer in silence while I can still moan,whimper, and complain.

7. When someone hurts me, I know that forgive-ness is cheaper than a lawsuit, but not nearly as reward-ing.

8. I am at one with my duality.9. Blessed are the flexible, for they can tie them-

selves in knots.10. I will strive to live each day as if it were my

50th birthday.11. I honor and express all facets of my being,

regardless of state and local laws.12. Today I will gladly share my experience and

advice, for there are no sweeter words than "I told youso!"

13. A scapegoat is almost as good as a solution.14. Just for today, I will not sit in my living room

all day in my underwear. Instead, I will move my comput-er into the bedroom.

15. I will no longer waste my time reliving the past;I will spend it worrying about the future?

16. The complete lack of evidence is the surestproof that the conspiracy is working.

17. Before I criticize a man, I walk a mile in hisshoes. That way, if he gets angry, he's a mile away andbarefoot.

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Call or E-mail for more information.

Karen Runkle at 232-4474 or308-763-1843

4283 460th RoadHay Springs, NE 69347

Fresh from the Earth!E-mail: [email protected]

Or visitwww.LittleLadybugGardens.com

We would like to thank all of our customers fortheir businessin 2015!

We look forward to serving youagain in 2016!



Northwest Rural Deadline is Feb. 12, 2016 at 5 p.m.

12-A Northwest Rural P.P.D. Your Touchstone Energy Partner January 2016


An Applicant Appraisal is also required and is available at your School Counselor’s Officeor by visiting: nrppd.com: Community programs - student scholarship programDeadline: Feb. 12, 2016 -- Mail to: NRPPD, PO Box 249, Hay Springs, NE 69347

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