Rhines, Peterson square off in low-key contest

Mark Peterson

Democratic candidate for Hill County commissioner

Born in Havre, 1951

Education: Graduated from Havre High School, 1970. Attended Northern Montana College, now Montana State University-Northern, for one quarter

Work experience: Self-employed farmer, co-founder of Malta-based biolubricant company Peaks and Prairies

Family: Former wife: Montana Secretary of Agriculture Nancy Peterson, died while in office; sons Kody, Gabe, Laramie, Kage, Kaen

Civic or service organizations: Includes reserve Hill County deputy sheriff, emergency medical technician, first responder and first responde...