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February 11, 2008
Conservation Education Volunteers Recognized
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department recently acknowledged the efforts of many volunteers who make the agency’s conservation education projects successful. Years of service and instructor of the year awards were presented at the annual volunteer banquet held in Bismarck.
Rick Tischaefer, Butte, was named Conservation Educator of the Year; Joe Neuenschwander, Bismarck, was recognized as Hooked on Fishing Instructor of the Year; and Bill Melaas, Garrison was named Boating and Water Safety Instructor of the Year.
A special projects award was also included during this year’s ceremony. This award recognizes individuals who devote an extraordinary amount of time and effort toward development of a new project. Acknowledged for developing the Fur Harvester Education project were Jon Paulson, Bismarck; Bob Gangl, St. Anthony; Rick and Chris Tischaefer, Butte; and Marty Beard of Mandan.
In addition, volunteers were recognized for years of service.
Recognized for 15 years of service were Ottmar and Mary Barth, Mandan; Robert Haglund, Garrison.
Receiving 10-year service awards were Roger Kotchian, Hickson; Joe Neuenschwander, Bismarck.
Recognized for five years of service were Clarence Bina, Bismarck; Judy Haglund, Garrison; Kathy King, Bismarck; Kevin Manock, Wahpeton; Arlene Norberg, Minot; Chuck Peterson, West Fargo; Brian Sailer, Garrison.
Two-year service recipients were Tom Berg, Bottineau; Vicki Bjornson,
Bismarck; Patty Meidinger, Ashley; Jim Miller, Minot.
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