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Hettinger wrestling gets donation for new program equipment By Cole Benz

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A YEAR IN REVIEW

Can’t make your kids’ next wrestling meet? No problem. Thanks to Track Wrestling, you can follow your favorite wrestler moveby-move on the internet. If you have a wrestler competing miles away and can’t Hettinger City Council President Kim Markegard listens as Allen McIntyre speaks during the special city council meeting on Monday, Dec. 7. make the drive, just log on and follow The meeting was scheduled to discuss the repurposing of the Hettinger Armory. (Photo by Cole Benz/the Record) along. Track Wrestling is an advanced program that, quite literally, tracks wrestling matches. Viewers can get on the website, TrackWrestling.com, and find the specific tournament to view. When the desired tournament is found, the viewer can track moves, stats and even tournament standings. pages “While they’re wrestling, you can go8-9 in there and watch them,” Eric Andress said. The delay is about 10 seconds, but think it’s still valid, let’s move By Cole Benz you can virtually watch the match. Evforward with this thing,” Record Editor ery move is documented and scored. If council member Darin Seacbenz@countrymedia.net someone gets a takedown, you’ll see it on mands said. the screen. Harding County girls w By SHELDON CHRISTENSON of that, their 6’4” center Mason 26 but the Ranchers fell Seamands just Nighthawks. suggested that Some even afeature live T For the Pioneer Teigen left the game late in the short by two points. Sadowsky scored 34 for HStournaments came in with 1-3 record. How to move forward with they look at the studies, pick feeds. Hettinger/Scranton Andress said his son wresthe Hettinger Armory? out the a fewwhich projects, and go five video included 3-pointfirst quarter with three fouls They had a chance to tie girls al Harding County came dollar to and would not return until the game with less than a minute tledadded in a tournament in Wyoming, andlead That’s the million ahead updating theBrandon building Pierce ers and jumped out to an early ranton on Dec. 18 and 19 to Andress’s mother logged on and paid a question the city council of 2nd half. The Nighthawks built to go but, Sam Kludt blocked piece by piece. 21. I had Clayton Koch leadtheyher were head compete 16-1 after t $5 fee to watch grandson ke on the Nighthawk boys Hettinger faces; a question a 13-point lead at the end of the a close in shot by Teigen which Markegard to Co. echowith 23 points. first stop, and 25-15 at ha ing seemed Harding hundreds of miles away. d girls’ teams, and thatbasketball has remained unanhis sentiments, and suggestthe The Nighthawk JV team also to They first half which was highlighted more than likely saved heldto onthe in Hettinger the second h Thanks donations swered an initial survey ed they tackle the most presst going 0-2 since for their efforts. remains undefeated as they by a buzzer-beating long range game from being tied. although being outscored 2 Pin Club from Southwest Grain, Noble took place in 2008. boy’s ing issues first before going Hettinger-Scranton’s 3-point shot by Haden SadThe Ranchers got the ball downing Harding Co. 63-53. 21 to pull off their second w Case, and REA Hybrids, they were able On Monday, city forward with other, less imsketball team Dec. faced7, the the purchase thethe necessary but needs. Harding Co. came to into the of season equipment. to go along wi council held a special meet- owsky, which made the score back with 10 seconds left portant The 2014 surnchers first and pulled out 38-25. investment $9,000. game with 2-0 recordThe and re- fivewas could not get off a goodvey shot. losses. ing to discuss the next steps outlined health andasafety 64-62towards win. The Nighthawk’s Reuther (Southwest and19 a repurposing the Het- With the return of Teigen in Kludt was having a problem issues as the number one in pri-the top Suzie ceiving votes five in Casey JoppaGrain) tallied l court pressure initially gave Shane Erickson (REA Hybrids) were tinger Armory. ority. surveyDakota concluded Class B ranks. the second half, better shoot- finding his shooting touch butTheSouth Kinsey Jahner added 11 f recognized at the season-opening meet e Ranchers as athey A 2014trouble marketing feasi- ing and rebounding, they out- his blocked shot was definitely that it wouldThe eliminate some night following the Nighthawks. Both had tw against New the Salem-Almont. A represenicklybility fell behind 12-0. Onto topde- scored Hettinger/Scranton 37- one of the key moments for study was done of the risk and help ensure the Nighthawk girls downed the 3-pointers. tative for Noble Casing was not present termine what improvements the safety of the public presat the event. are needed. The estimated (Left to Right) Jim Goplin, Allen McIntyre and Jim Long listen during ent at the building. Those is“They donated the money to fully pay cost from that study amount- the special city council meeting. (Photo by Cole Benz/the Record) sues were mentioned in both for the equipment,” Andress said. ed to $1.2 million, according the 2014 and the 2008 studIncluded in the purchase were two to Melana Howe, who was vi- the they would like to see a said that he would like to see ies. scoring clocks, computers, casing and community center with well- the purpose of the building tal in organizing the study. Also attending the meeting stands for the equipment, and a wireless Howe then gave the com- ness equipment. decided before they spend was Melanie Bauer-Dukart, router. The building has already money to renovate. munity an opportunity to Area Specialist with the Unit“It’s really nice for family, and people voice their opinion. A survey seen a few updates. One of “I think we have to have a ed States Department of Ag(that want to watch),” Andress said. was available for residents to the larger rooms was reno- plan on what we would want riculture Rural Development, Andress noted that he too would be fill out and submit to try to vated and now serves as a it to be in the end,” Drolc said. who was there to answer any utilizing this program to follow the get a sense of what the people conference room. The city A few suggestions were questions regarding grant matches he can not attend. would like to see the building council holds their monthly talked about during the meet- programs. There are many The program also helps out the athmeetings there and it is avail- ing, but the conversation kept grant programs available used for. letes themselves. The responses from that able for rent. leading back to the idea of a through Rural Development. During tournaments, large or small, Council President Kim community center. The next The council asked Bauersurvey were less than desirthe wrestler can follow the progress. able, with a little more than Markegard said that the front step would be to define what Dukart if they went through They can see who their next opponent 20 returned. A Facebook post entrance is set to be remod- a community center entails. a Rural Development grant will be, and when the match is set to essentially asking the com- eled. Tile and carpet have After seven years and two program would the projected start. Andress said the program is so munity for their suggestions already been chosen for the surveys, some community have to be done all at once, comprehensive that it can even tell the saw double that number of project. and council members said or could it be piecemeal? She athlete exactly which mat their match But before moving forward they were ready to move for- said it could go either way. responses, with 55 people will take place. posting their responses. The with a large-scale project, ward with some action. general consensus was that council member Curt Drolc “If we have the data and we | ARMORY PAGE 2 DONATION | PAGE 12

SPECIAL MEETING, FOR A SPECIAL PROJECT

Hettinger city council holds meeting to discuss fate of Hettinger Armory

Nighthawk basketball teams both down Harding County

SPORTS

Crops Day set for Dec. 17 in Hettinger

Night Hawk Wrestlers do well at Mandan Lions Tourney

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NEWS BRIEFS 674 citations for seat belt, child restraint last month

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Crops Day set for Dec. 17 in Hettinger

Extra traffic safety patrols during the month of November resulted in over 2,000 citizen contacts across North Dakota. Thirty-eight law enforcement agencies, including the North Dakota Highway Patrol, reported additional shifts in November for Click It Or Ticket seat belt enforcement. A total of 2,106 citations were attributed to the added patrols. Of the total, 653 were citations for failure to use a proper safety restraint and 21 were child restraint citations. Tickets for speeding totaled 891. The traffic stops also resulted in one felony violation, 29 drug arrests and seven DUIs. Increased law enforcement for traffic safety is one element of a collaborative effort to eliminate roadway deaths in North Dakota. Seat belt use is crucial to preventing motor vehicle crash injuries and deaths. Sixty-nine percent of those who died in passenger vehicle crashes in North Dakota in 2014 were unbelted. Last year’s crash data also showed that nearly 80 percent of passenger vehicle occupants wearing a seat belt who were involved in a fatal crash received no injuries.

Wheat disease, crop rotation diversity and regional agronomy research results will be featured topics at the 32nd annual Western Dakota Crops Day show at the Hettinger Armory on Dec. 17. Topics will include updates on new crop varieties, new herbicides, notill crop production and other ongoing research projects. Registration opens at 9 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts, and presentations start at 10 a.m. Participants will be able to view exhibits throughout the day. “This year’s crops day will provide excellent information on managing

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North Dakota named ‘best run state’ for 4th year

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Living With Diabetes “All About Diabetes” from 2 to 4 at WRHS classroom - presented by Barb West registration required by calling 567-6203.

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Elementary School Concert at 1:30pm at Hettinger School Gym.

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6pm at Hettinger Armory a Lasagna Supper, Bake Sale and Silent Auction Benefit for Pauly, Molly and newborn baby Jailee Wolf whose home received major damage due to a fire on thanksgiving morning looking for people to make lasagna and baked goods or to donate auction items - if you wish to do so please call Victoria Wolf at 928-1267 - a benefit account has also been set up at Gate City Bank and at Dakota Plains Credit Union.

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Sunday, December 20 at 3:00 pm at Hettinger Lutheran Church put on by the Borderline Singers and the local Northern Lights Brass group. Following the carol sing at the end of the program, all are invited to coffee and Christmas goodies in the church fellowship hall.

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North Dakota was credited with being the best run state in the nation for a fourth consecutive year, according to a 24/7 Wall St. study released last week. The study looks at data on financial health, standard of living and government services by the state to determine how well each state is managed. “North Dakota continues to build an environment that supports business growth and creates quality of life for our citizens,” Commerce Commissioner Al Anderson said. “Being recognized for the fourth consecutive

wheat diseases, the latest research on the positive impact of crop diversity in no-till cropping systems, and the traditional variety performance and ongoing regional agronomy research,” says John Rickertsen, North Dakota State University Hettinger Research Extension Center (REC) research agronomist. Conditions have been favorable for wheat diseases in southwestern North Dakota the last two years, causing yield reductions and issues with marketing grain. Andrew Friskop, NDSU Extension Service plant pathologist will discuss the wheat disease outlook

for 2016 and what can be done to manage diseases such as leaf rust, head scab, tan spot and root rot. Mark Liebig, research soil scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory (NGPRL) will give a presentation on crop diversity and trends and outcomes in the northern Great Plains. Liebig is continuing the work on long-term no-till crop rotations at the NGPRL and looking at the effects of crop rotation on soil structure, soil water properties, and nutrient retention and availability.

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Results from agronomy research in the western Dakotas will be presented by Rickertsen; Caleb Dalley, Hettinger REC weed scientist; Pat Carr, Dickinson REC research agronomist; and Ryan Buetow, Dickinson REC area Extension cropping systems specialist. The show also will include commercial exhibits by several seed, chemical and agricultural service companies displaying their newest products and innovations. The event is free of charge and lunch will be provided. For more information, contact the Hettinger REC at (701)5674323.

of life components such as poverty, income, unemployment, high school graduation, crime and foreclosure rates. The study states: “with its nation-leading 2.8 percent unemployment rate, (North Dakota) has attracted large numbers of workers seeking highpaying jobs. Net migration over five years through 2014 accounts for 6.6 percent of North Dakota’s current population, the largest share of any state. The remarkable population growth is a testament to the state’s economic strength over the past several years.”

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ARMORY» FROM PAGE 1 Holding another community survey was discussed, but the room was divided as to whether or not that would be a good move or if it would just further delay the progress.

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the community can actually use it. “We need to get the building sound if we’re going to do something with it,” Markegard said. The meeting ended with the council requesting the Hettinger Armory Committee divide their members into smaller, more defined committees. By doing this, the thought is that a few people can

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focus on one part, rather than be overwhelmed with the entire project all at once. “I think you’re probably smart in breaking things down in committees,” McIntyre said. The council also agreed to hold another special meeting dedicated the the armory project. The next special meeting will be Jan. 11, 2016 at 7 p.m.

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Lawyer of local firm » CORRECTION: appointed Hettinger County State’s Attorney

A photo was errantly left out of a Nov. 27 edition of the Adams County Record.

Alfred and Barbara Rose (winners of the Tree Care Award) started out in 2013, breaking the ground for their 2015 tree planting. The site was sprayed and tilled so that it was worked to the desired depth and leveled. The five-row planting consists of nine different tree species. The planting has tree tubes on the green ash trees. The complete site has been kept weed free and immaculate.

Amy Pikovsky was appointed Hettinger County State’s Attorney, replacing James Gion. (Photo by Cole Benz/The Record)

By Cole Benz

Record Editor cbenz@countrymedia.net There’s a new sheriff in town, sort of. Amy Pikovsky of Crane, Roseland, Pikovsky, & Melling, P.C., was recently appointed Hettinger County State’s Attorney by the county commissioners. Pikovsky officially took office on Dec. 1, replacing James Gion after he was appointed to Southwest District judgeship last month. Pikovsky grew up and graduated high school in Minneapolis, Minn. Following graduation she attended college at the University of WisconsinMadison and earned her law degree from the University of Minnesota. She has been with the firm since she finished law school about two-and-ahalf years ago and said she found the job opening on a national website. Earning her undergraduate degree in Wild-

life Ecology, Pikovsky was hoping to start a career as a Park Ranger but at the time the job market was thin in that field. So after some conversations with her father, where he remembered her penchant for arguing, she decided to enter law school. Pikovsky said that working for a firm in a small community she is afforded the luxury of working on a wide range of subjects. She said that in large firms in big cities you are sometimes forced to concentrate on one aspect of law and essentially do the same thing everyday, though she added her concentration in law school was environmental law. “I like what I do a lot, and I’m lucky I think because I get to do a lot of different things,” Pikovsky said. When Gion mentioned to Pikovsky that he would be accepting a judgeship position, she thought it might be a good fit. Pikovsky is actually the

state’s attorney for Sioux County, a position she has held since April, so she is already familiar with what the position entails. So she thought it would be an easy transition and knew she could fulfill the duties with Hettinger County. Pikovsky is hoping to establish a consistent office presence with the county, and wants to be accessible for people if they need assistance or need some questions answered. Pikovsky had kind words for her predecessor. “He’s awesome, he’ll make a great judge, and I don’t’ just say that because I’ll probably have to appear before him,” Pikovsky said. “I really think he’ll do a very great job.” Pikovsky will finish the rest of Gion’s term which ends in November. At that time she will have to decide if she wants to run for a new term. It’s a long way away, she said, and didn’t disclose to the Herald whether or not she will run when the position goes up for re-election.

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Adams County Sheriff’s Office Blotter Nov. 23-29 The Adams County Sheriff’s Department issued 52 traffic citations: 15 Speeding; 6 Failed to provide current insurance information; 2 Failure to register motor vehicle or carry registration card; 5 Equipment violations; 4 Improper backing; 1 Failed to yield;

1 Improper U-turn; 2 No drivers license in possession; 1 Disregard stop sign; 1 Change of address.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Department also responded to various calls for service: 1 Animal calls; 7 Citi-

zen assists; 7 Assist other agency; 5 Alarm Call; 3 Traffic hazard; 3 Paper service; 1 Fingerprinting; 1 Warrant; 1 Motor vehicle accident; 1 Disorderly conduct; 1 Controlled burn; 1 Fire; 1 Burglary; 1 Wire fraud; 1 Trespassing; 2 Parking citation; 1 Direct traffic.

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Neighboring News By Tiss Johnson

ROSEBUD Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning made a trip to Bismarck Monday. Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning made a trip to Hettinger Wednesday morning. Tiss had an appt. They went to the south ranch to take care of some chores, then to Lemmon for dinner. They then traveled to Elgin and went out to supper. Thursday, Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning made a trip to New England, Hettinger, Lemmon and Elgin before returning home. Friday morning Tiss Johnson made a trip to the south ranch. She then picked up Shilo Johnson and they traveled to Buffalo, SD where they attended a craft fair. That evening, after dropping Shilo at the Johnson ranch, Tiss traveled to Elgin where she met Morell Hirning, who helped her set up for the craft fair the next day. Saturday, Tiss Johnson

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traveled to Elgin and spent the day at the Craft Fair. Saturday evening, Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning traveled to Medora to attend some of the Cowboy Christmas events. Sunday morning, they drove through the park before attending a Christmas Buffet and returned home. Vince Gunn played cards at the Legion in Lemmon Saturday afternoon. Vince and Susan Gunn played cards at Summerville Sunday afternoon. Friday, Albert and Bridget Keller and Chiara Becker traveled to Bismarck for Bridget’s guard Christmas party. They returned home Sunday. The boys stayed with Duane and Dawn Harris. Patsy Miller traveled to Rapid City Thursday. Jim and Patsy Miller traveled to Hettinger Friday, played cards and visited with Violet Miller at the Nursing home. Jim Miller traveled to Lemmon and Scranton Thursday. John, Bob and Shilo Johnson attended the SD Quarter Horse Banquet in Aberdeen SD Saturday and Saturday evening. Bob Johnson was

elected leading Quarter Horse trainer in the State of SD and the Leading Thoroughbred Trainer in the State of SD by the SD Quarter Horse Association and the SD Thoroughbred Association. He has held the leading Trainer award in the State of SD for Twenty-seven years in a row. Bob was also voted in as a director for the SD Quarter Horse Racing Assn. and John was voted in as Vice President of the same Association. John is also a director of the SD Thoroughbred Racing Assn. They returned home Sunday. Vince Gunn stopped in Wednesday to visit Thelma Sandgren, after all the snow, Thelma sure appreciated that. James Sandgren came up to the ranch Friday and Saturday and put in a new waterer. Thelma Sandgren went to Bison Saturday after James had been up to the ranch. At four o’clock Sunday, people were invited to the Baptist church for a time of Scripture and singing as they ushered in the Christmas season. The Presbyterian Church took part. Afterwards Christ-

early in the morning. And I have lots of friends enjoying the show in Vegas. And last night was really special. Because on another station they were celebrating Frank Sinatra! How can you beat that? I suppose that does kind of age me. But dang it was good watching and listening. A funny thing happened to me this week. I was visiting some friends in a nursing home in Nebraska. It happened to be lunchtime,

so most of the residents were seated in the dining room awaiting their meal. I guess in Nebraska, you don’t get a lot of visitors wearing a silver belly cowboy hat. A couple of elderly gentlemen mentioned my hat so I stopped by to visit with them. Now, I’m not real tall. But I suppose if you are chairbound for a few years, a guy over six feet wearing a cowboy hat looks pretty big. One of these old boys asked, “Just how tall

mas goodies were served. Thelma had never seen so many Christmas goodies. SPRING BUTTE Thursday Mirandi and Jeri Lynn Bakken attended the Elementary Concert in Lemmon. DeJon Bakken traveled to Wibaux and was an overnight guest of his mother, Claudia Bakken. Friday dinner guests of DeJon and Jeri Lynn Bakken were Stanley Marciniak and Gerald and Kathleen Goroski of Wibaux. Saturday, DeJon and Jeri Lynn Bakken and Mi-

randi helped Reva Barnes celebrate her 5th birthday. Thursday evening, Vern, Roni, Hope and Jim Klein and Jade Schaff attended Jade’s Elementary Christmas Concert. Thursday was Teri Schaff’s 31st birthday and the family called and wished her Happy Birthday. Anthony Schaff arrived at the Vern Klein home Saturday morning to spend the weekend. Saturday was the official Christmas Cookie Day. Those attending were Anthony and Jade Schaff;

Vern, Veronica, Hope and James Klein; Jesse and Elyse Crouch and their daughters MaKayla and Cadence. Roni provided supper for the cookie makers. Sunday evening, Clarence Volk from Rhame, ND was an evening coffee guest of Vern and Roni Klein. Anthony Schaff helped Vern, Roni, Hope and James Klein and Jade Schaff decorate their Christmas tree that he had brought down for them, Sunday evening before he returned home.

enon, one mentioned that he had gone to school with a guy that was six-two and weighed about 220. I just wish I weighed 220. Anyway this guy went on a diet. About five years later, he ran into this friend. The guy had gone from 220 to 170. And he had grown from six-two to six-eleven! Six foot eleven inches! Had lost fifty pounds and stretched out another nine inches! I was going to call bull#### on that, but I am too kind. Carm sent me a note last night. They were visiting about tagging calves. They have a neighbor nicknamed Coondog. You people in Harding County are

aware of this guy. Last spring Coondog was tagging a calf. And the mama cow didn’t take kindly to this. The calf was bellering and mama was bound and determined that Coondog was torturing this calf. She got the best of Coondog and ran him off. Well, Coondog decided he’d go grab a shovel and educate this cow. He’s kind of a cow whisperer. He said he took this long handled shovel out to whack this cow over the head. When he came to, the cow, calf, and shovel were gone. And so was one of his boots! Later, Dean

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are you”? I replied that I was about six-two, but gravity was starting to pull me down a little. The other gentleman replied that he had noticed, “As you get heavier, you also get a little shorter.” Those of you that know me, probably have noticed that I am a bit heavy. Like about sixty or seventy pounds heavy. And I thank you for not mentioning it to me. As these two old boys discussed this phenom-

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That’s Life By Tony Bender

I write these columns on Sunday mornings. I brew coffee and feed “Squirrel,” the most cantankerous cat on earth, who has been meowing for 30 minutes at my bedroom door, requesting sustenance. Who needs a rooster? By the time I have checked my news feed, Squirrel is at my desk, bumping my arm in gratitude. I can’t begin typing until his ears have been scratched and I have insulted him in kindly tones. “You’re a cat, and don’t even try to get out of it!” He purrs and rubs against

my legs. We’re friends until suppertime. “Gus the Wonder Pug” curls up on the couch, back to sleep after a hard night’s sleeping. It’s a good time to contemplate life—mine and those beyond the door. The frost on the branches. The stillness. I usually know what I am going to write. Today, we’re shooting from the hip. It’s been a hectic week. It always is this time of the year in the newspaper business. The winter sports season is starting up, Christmas ads must be sold, and, to top it off, we’re on an early deadline every week for a month, because there are issues at the print plant. India is even busier. I know because I catch glimpses of movement in and out of the door, dif-

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Dated this 7th day of December, 2015. /s/ Erin Melling Erin Melling, #07860 Attorney for Tracy A. Mellmer P.O. Box 390 Hettinger, North Dakota 58639 (701) 567-2418 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of December, 2015. /s/ Nancy Secrest Nancy Secrest, Notary Public Adams County, North Dakota My Commission Expires: 7-182018 PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD DECEMBER 11, 18 & 25, 2015 NOTICE OF LAPSE OF MINERAL INTEREST AND OF INTENTION TO CLAIM SUCH LAPSED MINERAL INTERESTS AS BEING ABANDONED BY OWNERS OF RECORD TO: Dennis W. Yockim, record owner of mineral interests: TAKE NOTICE, that, under the authority granted in Sec. 3818.1-06, NDCC, that Michael R. Mellmer, as surface owner of the following described real estate situated in the County of Adams and State of North Dakota: TOWNSHIP 130 NORTH, RANGE 98 WEST of the 5th P.M. SECTION 2: W½NW¼ SECTION 3: S½SE¼ SECTION 3: A parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section 3, Township 130 North, Range 98 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Adams County, North Dakota, described as follows: Beginning at a point 566 feet West and 651 feet North of the SE corner of said Section 3, thence 256 feet North, thence 256 feet West, thence 256 feet South, thence 256 feet East to the point of beginning. Said tract contains 1.504 acres, more or less. hereby gives notice of the lapse of mineral interests of the abovenamed record mineral interest owner on, in or under the land above described, and of his intention to succeed to the mineral interest of the above-named record mineral interest owner, and of his intention to claim title to such lapsed minerals as being abandoned mineral interests. Sec. 38-18.1-02, NDCC, provides that the title to the abandoned mineral interests vests in the owners of the surface estate in the land in or under which such mineral interests are located on the date of the abandonment. Please take FURTHER NOTICE, that you, as the above-named record mineral interest owner, has sixty (60) days after the first publication of this Notice to record a statement of claim in the office of Recorder in and for Adams County, North Dakota, in accordance with Sec. 38-18.1-04, NDCC. If no statement of the claim is filed within such sixty (60) day period, the title to the abandoned mineral interests will vest in Michael R. Mellmer, the owner of the surface interest in and to the land hereinabove described. Dated this 7th day of December, 2015. /s/ Erin Melling Erin Melling, #07860 Attorney for Michael R. Mellmer P.O. Box 390 Hettinger, North Dakota 58639 (701) 567-2418 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of December, 2015. /s/ Nancy Secrest Nancy Secrest, Notary Public Adams County, North Dakota My Commission Expires: 7-182018 PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD DECEMBER 11, 18 & 25, 2015 NOTICE OF LAPSE OF MINERAL INTEREST AND OF INTENTION TO CLAIM SUCH LAPSED MINERAL INTERESTS AS BEING ABANDONED BY OWNERS OF RECORD TO: Irene C. Conrad, record owner of mineral interests: TAKE NOTICE, that, under the authority granted in Sec. 3818.1-06, NDCC, that Michael R. Mellmer, as surface owner of the following described real estate situated in the County of Adams and State of North Dakota: TOWNSHIP 131 NORTH, RANGE 98 WEST of the 5th P.M. SECTION 35: NW¼, N½SW¼ hereby gives notice of the lapse of mineral interests of the abovenamed record mineral interest owner on, in or under the land above described, and of his intention to succeed to the mineral interest of the above-named record mineral interest owner, and of his intention to claim title to such lapsed minerals as being abandoned mineral interests. Sec. 38-18.1-02, NDCC, provides that the title to the abandoned mineral interests vests in the owners of the surface estate in the land in or under which such mineral interests are located on the date of the abandonment. Please take FURTHER NOTICE, that you, as the above-named re-

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cord mineral interest owner, has sixty (60) days after the first publication of this Notice to record a statement of claim in the office of Recorder in and for Adams County, North Dakota, in accordance with Sec. 38-18.1-04, NDCC. If no statement of the claim is filed within such sixty (60) day period, the title to the abandoned mineral interests will vest in Michael R. Mellmer, the owner of the surface interest in and to the land hereinabove described. Dated this 7th day of December, 2015. /s/ Erin Melling Erin Melling, #07860 Attorney for Michael R. Mellmer P.O. Box 390 Hettinger, North Dakota 58639 (701) 567-2418 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of December, 2015. /s/ Nancy Secrest Nancy Secrest, Notary Public Adams County, North Dakota My Commission Expires: 7-182018 PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD DECEMBER 11, 18 & 25, 2015 NOTICE OF LAPSE OF MINERAL INTEREST AND OF INTENTION TO CLAIM SUCH LAPSED MINERAL INTERESTS AS BEING ABANDONED BY OWNERS OF RECORD TO: Dennis W. Yockim and Marilyn Anseth, record owners of mineral interests: TAKE NOTICE, that, under the authority granted in Sec. 3818.1-06, NDCC, that Michael R. Mellmer, as surface owner of the following described real estate situated in the County of Adams and State of North Dakota: TOWNSHIP 130 NORTH, RANGE 98 WEST of the 5th P.M. SECTION 3: S½NE¼, N½SE¼ hereby gives notice of the lapse of mineral interests of the abovenamed record mineral interest owners on, in or under the land above described, and of his intention to succeed to the mineral interest of the above-named record mineral interest owners, and of his intention to claim title to such lapsed minerals as being abandoned mineral interests. Sec. 38-18.1-02, NDCC, provides that the title to the abandoned mineral interests vests in the owners of the surface estate in the land in or under which such mineral interests are located on the date of the abandonment. Please take FURTHER NOTICE, that each of you, as the abovenamed record mineral interest owners, has sixty (60) days after the first publication of this Notice to record a statement of claim in the office of Recorder in and for Adams County, North Dakota, in accordance with Sec. 38-18.104, NDCC. If no statement of the claim is filed within such sixty (60) day period, the title to the abandoned mineral interests will vest in Michael R. Mellmer, the owner of the surface interest in and to the land hereinabove described. Dated this 7th day of December, 2015. /s/ Erin Melling Erin Melling, #07860 Attorney for Michael R. Mellmer P.O. Box 390 Hettinger, North Dakota 58639 (701) 567-2418 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of December, 2015. /s/ Nancy Secrest Nancy Secrest, Notary Public Adams County, North Dakota My Commission Expires: 7-182018 PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD DECEMBER 11, 2015 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ADAMS COUNTY, ND November 9, 2015 The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session with the following present: Chuck Christman, Kathy Vliem, and Gene Seamands. Chairman Christman called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Commissioner Vliem moved to approve the minutes of the October 6th, 2015 meeting. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Vliem moved to approve the minutes of the special budget meeting on October 6th, 2015. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Seamands moved to approve the agenda as amended. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Welfare Vouchers #77203 to #77222 were approved in the amount of $35,189.47 and the Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Human Services Fund in payment. December 3rd, 2015 at 9:00 am was set as the next regular meet-

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ing date. Fees collected by county officers were paid to the Treasurer as follows: Adams County Recorder $1928.99; County Sheriff $405.65; and Auditor/ Treasurer for Road and Bridge $1,472,821.00. The October financial statement was reviewed by the Board. The reports from the Adams County Development Corporation and the Adams County Fair Association were reviewed by the Board. Sheriff Travis Collins presented his monthly law enforcement report. Sheriff Collins reported that the communication tower in Harding County, SD, which is a group effort by Harding, Bowman and Adams Counties, is nearing completion. A building equipped with a generator has been donated to the project. The communication tower in Adams County will be operational very soon as Mr. Collins has made arrangements to move the repeaters from the old tower location to the new location next week. The ND Department of Corrections completed the jail inspection in October. Sheriff Collins was informed that all part-time/full-time jailers must be certified and will be required to complete a three week course. Installing a cluster mail box at the Courthouse was discussed. No decision was made. Highway Superintendent Theo Schalesky updated the Board on activities of his department. Mr. Schalesky presented an estimate in the amount of $11,500.00 for grinding the burnable pile (trees, branches, & etc.) at the landfill. The estimate was not approved, as the estimate was much higher than expected. Commissioner Vliem moved to approve the purchase of two Walk-n-Roll packer/rollers from Lycox Enterprises, Inc. at a cost of $20,295.00 per unit. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Seamands moved to accept bids for a 2016 Motor grader until December 3rd, 2015. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. The gravel piles in the Kilzer pit (SE1/4 of Section 21 Township 131N, Range 91 West) have been measured and the quantities determined. The north pile is 29,040 cubic yards and the south pile is 60,357 cubic yards. The quantity overran by 9,397 cubic yards. Commissioner Seamands moved to approve Slope Electric Cooperative’s permit to occupy highway right of way in Township 131N Range 92W from the NE1/4 of section 9 to the NW1/4 of section 10. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Billy Doerr, Brosz Engineering, presented pay estimate #1 for the gravel surfacing projects on county roads #91, 92, and 95 payable to Schwartz Construction in the amount of $283,860.24. Commissioner Vliem moved to approve pay estimate #1. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Seamands moved to hire Brosz Engineering to prepare and publish a RFP (request for proposals) for HB1176 North Cemetery Road project #CNOC-0119(057). Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Vliem moved to hire Brosz Engineering to submit a special road fund application to the ND Department of Transportation for the Mirror Lake Road Rehabilitation project #CNOC0001(051). Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Engineer Chuck Olsen, Bench Mark Engineering, met with the Commission to update them on project #CNOA-0103(053) ND 22 to US 12 thru Reeder City. The signs have been installed, but there are a few issues with the new pavement on the west side of the project. A final walkthru will be scheduled next week. The pavement issues will be addressed at that time. Jerry Heiser, C.A.T. sales representatives, introduced Mike West to the Commission. Mr. West will be replacing Mr. Heiser as the sale representative for the Butler Machinery Company in southwest North Dakota. The upcoming bid opening for a motor grader was discussed. Don Evans met with the Commission to discuss issues related to the fire at the landfill earlier this year. The variance request from Jada Hofland to operate Compass Counseling out of a residential structure in Reeder City, more particularly described as Lot 6 Block 13 Northwest Townsite, was reviewed by the Commission. Chairman Christman reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on November 2nd, 2015 to consider the variance request. Based on the recom-

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mendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission, Commissioner Seamands moved to approve the variance request. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Pat Anderson, Library Director, presented an estimate from Smart Computers for the purchase of a desktop computer, LED monitor, and Laptop computer. Chairman Christman asked Ms. Anderson to obtain two additional estimates and present them to the Board at their December meeting. Ms. Anderson informed the Commission that she will be at the library approximately one week per month during the winter months. However, most of her duties can be done remotely, which she will continue to do during that time. Risk Manager LeAnn Fitch met with the Commission to discuss the upcoming Workforce Safety Training. Commissioner Vliem moved to close all Adams County Offices on December 7th, 2015 from 10:15 am to 1:00 pm to facilitate the Workforce Safety Training for all employees. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Chris Aepelbacher, Allete Clean Energy, updated the Commission on the Thunder Spirit Wind Project. Wells McGiffert joined the meeting via telephone. As of today, 41 of the turbines are completely erected, 34 of the 43 are mechanically complete, 22 of the 43 pad mount transformers have been energized, 13 of the 43 have started the commissioning process, and 6 of the 43 have produced power. The expected completion date is mid-December. The updated employee policy manual was reviewed by the Commission. Commissioner Seamands moved to approve the manual as presented. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Seamands moved to appoint Tenille Guthrie to the Adams County Development Corporation Board as the Hettinger School District representative. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Seamands moved to regretfully accept the verbal resignation of Gary Dewhirst from the Adams County Development Corporation and thank him for his service on the Board. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Vliem moved to appoint Ronda Knutson to the Adams County Development Corporation Board to complete the unexpired term of Gary Dewhirst, who resigned due to his inability to attend meetings. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Loren Luckow informed the Commission that he will not be able to accept the SW Reap Board appointment due to health issues. The Mirror Lake Road Project agreement was discussed with Rod Howe. Commissioner Seamands moved the following bills be paid. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. #77144 Lexipol LLC $1980.00; #77145 Erin Melling $74.75; #77146 SBM, Inc. $230.38; #77147 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. $111.43; #77148 Graphic Designs & Printing $37.45; #77149 Lyle’s Body Shop $697.48; #77150 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. $52.08; #77151 Alliance Ag Cooperative $55.34; #77152 Applied Concepts, Inc. $2933.80; #77153 Aaron Roseland $74.75; #77154 Kathy Vliem $154.10; #77155 Southwest Grain $368.18; #77156 St. Alexius Medical Center $263.25; #77157 Twin City Roofing $448.00; #77158 Access Printing Solutions LLC $1125.40; #77159 Quality Inn & Suites-Jamestown

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$160.20; #77160 Gene Seamands $172.50; #77161 Chief/Law Enforcement Supply $1734.02; #77162 Taser International $8477.29; #77163 Reserve Account $1000.00; #77164 Steve’s Service Plus $38.95; #77165 SBM, Inc. $29.87; #77166 Kathy Jahner $185.00; #77167 Chuck Christman $149.50; #77168 Computer Express $109.97; #77169 Crane, Roseland, Pikovsky, & Melling, PC $201.12; #77170 Ecolab Pest Elimination Division $227.70; #77171 C&H Cleaning Service $772.50; #77172 Muth Plumbing & Heating $134.25; #77173 ND Secretary of State $2216.19; #77174 Jackie Muggerud $22.10; #77175 Northwest Iron Fireman, Inc. $1637.74; #77176 Comfort Inn $240.00; #77177 Joanne Hanson $28.00; #77178 LeAnn Fitch $28.00; #77179 Patricia Carroll $390.50; #77180 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. $755.56; #77181 Electronic Communications $150.00; #77182 Ronda Fink $100.00; #77183 Renew It Shop $2254.53; #77184 Brosz Engineering, Inc. $2102.50; #77185 Fitterer Oil Co. $17205.16; #77186 NDSU Extension Pesticide Program $105.00; #77187 Butler Machinery Co. $572.77; #77188 Northwest Tire, Inc. $10,114.22; #77189 Verizon Wireless $58.90; #77190 Prax-Air Distribution Inc. $42.55; #771991 Napa Auto Parts $399.58; #77192 Edward Schwartz Construction Inc. $283,860.24; #77193 Backyard Mechanics $115.00; #77194 Nelson International $186.63; #77195 Adams County Treasurer $365.00; #77196 True North Steel $32,064.62; #77197 Fisher Sand & Gravel Co $466,652.34; #77198 Southwest Water Authority $53.44; #77200 Benchmark Engineering $191.64; #77201 RDO Equipment Co., $6203.06; #77203 - #77222 Human Service Vouchers $35,189.47; #77223 Daniel Martin $21.00; #77224 Thrifty White Stores $3.00; #77225 Mercer County Sheriff’s Department $1020.00; #77226 Office of Attorney General $2590.00; #77227 Pharmchem, Inc. $75.00; #77228 Walmart Community $82.56; #77229 NDACo Resources Group Inc. $37.00; #77230 Julie Kramlich $282.43; #77231 NDAE4-HYW $90.00; #77232 NDAAEA $75.00; #77233 EBSCO $63.19; #77234 Baker & Taylor $1593.29; #77235 Pat Anderson $79.65; #77236 Center Point Publishing $86.28; #77237 ND Horizons $20.00; #77238 Tim Milliren $35.00; #77239 ND Association of Counties $389.21; #77240 Consolidated Telcom, Inc. $94.00; #77241 Adams County Treasurer $2125.83; #77242 Graphic Designs & Printing $501.15; #77243 ND State Treasurer $191.76; #77244 Alliance Ag Cooperative $3273.61; #77245 Slope Electric Cooperative $51.30; #77246 Information Technology Department $1086.25; #77247 Arden Saunders $105.60; #77248 Dacotah Paper Co., $662.08; #77249 Hettinger City $213.89; #77250 Cenex Fleet Fueling $1605.85; #77251 Runnings Supply Inc. $313.60; #77252 Consolidated Telcom, Inc. $1138.65; #77253 Kennedy’s Fresh Foods $22.23; #77254 SBM, Inc. $2279.71; #77255 Carmel’s Cleaners $332.95; #77256 Country Media, Inc. $549.96; #77257 Montana Dakota Utilities $2243.07; #77258 David Sonn $524.76; #77259 Charles Peterson $770.00; #77260 Carson Kouba $796.66; #77261 Bev Laufer $2296.89; #77263 Vern Erickson $960.00; #77264 Polly Markegard $144.85; #77266 Winston Burks $325.90; #77262 Ken & Mindy Messer $160.00; #77265 Scott Nelson $848.00; #77267 Lyle Donner $100.80; #77268 Bernie Meier $431.62; #77269 Earl Ehlers $461.91; #77270 Edith Christman Q-tip Trust $1890.42; #77271 Leone Hagen $637.33; #77272 Leonard Page $289.70; #77273 Kevin Hagen $137.60; #77274 Jerry Ehlers $584.00; #77275 Neil Brown $1217.68; #77276 Ann Wieland $93.08; #77277 Roger Wilson $537.27; #77278 Tim Milliren $332.40; #77279 Bruce Hagen $144.85; #77280 Eugene Burrer $720.00; #77281 Tim Williams $1600.00; #77282 Tom Shirek $1120.00; #77283 Uhler Partnership/Kim Timm $72.42; #77284 Rodney Howe

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$292.00; #77285 John Cronin $217.27; #77286 Bill Austin $72.42; #77288 Robert Pagel $352.00; #77289 Rick Herbel $351.56; #77290 Howard Nelson $1680.00; #77291 Bill Christman $217.27; #77292 Wayne Strand $240.00; #77293 Norris Erickson $400.00; #77294 Norris Erickson, Jr. $200.00; #77295 Gene Engraf $640.00; #77296 Melvin Eggebo $800.00; #77297 Billy Thorson $1716.00; #77298 Brad Ruden $72.42; #77299 Buckmier Brothers $1357.93; #77300 Rick & Scott Zimmerman $584.23; #77301 Donald Howe $532.00; #77302 Quentin Christman $43.20;#77303 Lynn & Lori Pagel $757.00; #77304 Lynn & Lori Pagel $734.77; #77305 Garry Johnson $606.02; #77316 Robert Frandsen $1713.35; #77317 Marjorie Frandsen $1310.21; #77318 Dacotah Banks, Inc. $92.95; #77319 Verizon Wireless $302.52; #77321 VISA $270.66; #77322 Radisson Hotel Bismarck $735.90; November Payroll $119,003.90. Commissioner Seamands moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vliem. Chairman Christman declared the meeting adjourned at 3:45 pm. Chuck Christman, Chairman Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: Patricia Carroll Adams County Auditor/Treasurer PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD DECEMBER 11, 2015 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE HETTINGER CITY COUNCIL HETTINGER, ND (Published subject to the Council’s review and revision.) December 1, 2015 The Hettinger City Council met in special session at the Adams County Courthouse Conference Room with the following present: Curt Drolc, Kim Markegard, Darin Seamands, and Suzie Reuther. Mayor Wyman was absent. Council President Markegard called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Council Member Seamands moved to approve the agenda. Second by Council Member Drolc

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO REPEAL STATE BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TITLE 48 AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TITLE 48.1

North Dakota State Board of Animal Health and the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Division will hold a public hearing to address a proposal to repeal North Dakota Administrative Code, Title 48 and adopt North Dakota Administrative Code, Title 48.1

Brynhild Haugland Room Ground Floor State Capitol Building 600 East Boulevard Ave. Bismarck, ND 58505 Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 9:00 a.m. A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by calling the Animal Health Division at 701328-2655 or 1-800-242-7535 or by visiting the website at http://www. nd.gov/ndda/. Written comments may be submitted to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Division, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 602, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0020 until January 20, 2016 or by visiting the website at http:// www.nd.gov/ndda/. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Animal Health Division at the above telephone number or address at least two days prior to the public hearing. Dated this 3rd day of December, 2015. Susan J. Keller, DVM State Veterinarian

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and by vote; Drolc voted aye, Markegard voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Reuther voted aye. Motion carried. The request to waive the armory fee for the Paul and Molly Wolff benefit, which is being held in the gymnasium and classroom/ kitchen on December 19th, was discussed. Council Member Reuther moved to waive the $100.00 gymnasium fee with the understanding that clean-up will be done by the group renting the facility. Second by Council Member Drolc and by vote; Drolc voted aye, Markegard voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Reuther voted aye. Motion carried. The group renting the facility will be responsible for the classroom/ kitchen rental fee of $75.00. Council Member Drolc moved to adjourn at 5:30 pm. The motion was seconded by Council Member Reuther. Council President Markegard declared the meeting adjourned. A special council meeting was scheduled for December 7th, 2015 at 7:00 pm to discuss future renovation plans for the armory. Kim Markegard, Council President Attest: Patricia Carroll, City Auditor PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD DECEMBER 11, 2015

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

relating to the Practice of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

State Board of Examiners on SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology

will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code Title 11.

Sanford South University 1700 South University Dr. 4th Floor Conference Rm Fargo, ND Tues., Jan. 5, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (or sooner if there is no public input on these rules.)

A copy of the proposed rules may be requested by e-mailing ndsbe. executivesecretary@gmail.com, or by calling 701-775-7165. Also, written comments may be submitted to the same email or phone until January 16, 2016. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the State Board of Examiners on SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology at the above telephone number at least 3 days prior to the public hearing. Dated this 24th day of November, 2015. Sarah Ring, Board Member

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE HETTINGER CITY COUNCIL HETTINGER, ND (Published subject to the Council’s review and revision.) December 7, 2015 The Hettinger City Council met in special session at the Hettinger Armory Conference Room with the following present: Curt Drolc, Kim Markegard, and Darin Seamands. Mayor Wyman and Council Member Reuther were absent. Council President Markegard called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Council Member Seamands moved to approve the agenda. Second by Council Member Drolc and by vote; Drolc voted aye, Markegard voted aye, and Seamands voted aye. Motion carried. The Council met to discuss armory renovations plans with the armory task force members. Members of the armory task force in attendance were Allen McIntyre, Jim Goplin, Jim Long, Patti Ness, Jodi Harm, Ryan Moser, and Scott Mattis. Melanie Bauer,

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area specialist with USDA, was also present. Other community members present for the discussion were Travis Collins, Dugan Poss, Kathleen Poss, Norris Erickson, and Carrie Ranum. The 2008, 2014, and 2015 armory reports were reviewed. The consensus of the group was that a plan of action needs to be formulated and committees should be established to discuss safety, ADA compliance, mechanical and electrical updates, and acoustic improvements in the gymnasium. Council Member Seamands moved to adjourn at 6:50 pm. The motion was seconded by Council Member Drolc. Council President Markegard declared the meeting adjourned. The next joint Council/Armory Task Force meeting was scheduled for January 11th, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Hettinger Armory Conference Room. Kim Markegard, Council President Attest: Patricia Carroll, City Auditor

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO REPEAL AND REPLACE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES relating to the North Dakota Dept. of Agriculture Mediation Service

North Dakota Department of North Dakota Agriculture (NDDA) Department of Industrial Hemp Agriculture (NDDA) g Program Mediation Service will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin Code

Lewis and Clark Room Ground Floor State Capitol Building 600 E. Boulevard Ave. Bismarck, ND 58505 Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by calling the NDDA Industrial Hemp Program at 701328-4128 or 1-800-242-7535 or by visiting the website at http:// www.nd.gov/ndda/. Also, written comments may be submitted to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Industrial Hemp Program, 600 E. Boulevard Ave. Dept. 602, Bismarck, ND 585050020 until January 20, 2016 or by visiting the website at http://www. nd.gov/ndda/. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the NDDA Industrial Hemp Program at the above telephone number or address at least 2 days prior to the public hearing. Dated this 3rd day of December, 2015. Rachel Seifert-Spilde, Coordinator NDDA Industrial Hemp Program

will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Administrative Code.

Missouri River room Ground Floor State Capitol Building 600 East Boulevard Ave. Bismarck, ND 58505 Wed., Jan. 6, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by calling the NDDA Mediation Service at 701328-4766 or 1-800-242-7535 or by visiting the website at http:// www.nd.gov/ndda/. Also, written comments may be submitted to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Mediation Service, 600 E. Boulevard Ave. Dept. 602, Bismarck, ND 58505-0020 until January 20, 2016 or by visiting the website at http://www.nd.gov/ ndda/. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact NDDA Mediation Service at the above telephone number or address at least 2 days prior to the public hearing. Dated this 3rd day of December, 2015. Christine Schafer NDDA Acting Mediation Administrator

The holiday season is a time for sharing a meal with family, friends and co-workers. While the giving and receiving of homemade food items is fun, foodborne illness is definitely not fun!

Quick Tips for

Keeping Food Safe

at Holiday Dinners

n Always work with clean hands. n Plan ahead! Make sure the location meets your needs. Does it have adequate storage space in the refrigerator and freezer? Does it have the cooking and hot-holding equipment you need? n Cook food to the recommended safe internal temperature. Don’t leave food in the danger zone (41 to 140 F). n Never partially cook food for finishing later because you increase the risk of bacterial growth. n For best quality and safety, prepare foods close to serving time. n Keep cold foods cold. Keep hot foods hot. n Be sure to discard any food left out at room temperature for more than two hours. For more food safety information contact your county office of the NDSU Extension Service or go to www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/food-safety.

NDSU Adams County Extension Service 102 Hwy 12 W, PO Box 1100, Hettinger, ND 58639 701-567-2735 Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Julie Kramlich, Extension Agent LeiLani Melling, Adiministrative Assistant NDSU is an equal opportunity institution.

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Poaching in North Dakota 32nd Annual Western Dakota Crops Day December 17, 2015 Hettinger Armory Hettinger, ND 9:00 a.m. - Registration Coffee and doughnuts. Free time to view exhibits and visit with Program Sponsors. 10:00 a.m. - Early Bird Drawing & Opening An-

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•Dr. Caleb Dalley, Weed Scientist NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center •Dr. Pat Carr, Research Agronomist NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center •Ryan Buetow, Extension Agronomist NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center •John Rickertsen, Research Agronomist NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center. 12 p.m. - Lunch •Provided by Program Sponsors. Free time to visit with sponsors. 1:00 p.m. - Wheat Disease Management for 2016 •Dr. Andrew Friskop, Extension plant pathologist, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences. 1:45 p.m. - Crop Diversity: Trends and Outcomes in the Northern Great Plains

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By Jordan Wright For the Record

Whenever most of us hear the word poaching, usually the first thing to pop into our heads is elephant tusks, shark fins or alligator skin. But did you know that poaching occurs right in our own back yard? Earlier this week, we received a tip from a local resident of some suspicious activity going on near Spring Creek, about three miles west of Killdeer. This resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, has reported that someone dumped deer carcasses in the creek right after Thanksgiving. These poachers are taking the head and hides of the deer and leaving the rest, including plenty of good meat. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time this has happened. Earlier in the spring, someone had dumped at least three coyote carcasses. Then in the summer, someone threw out 20 to 30 dead catfish and a badly decayed deer carcass in that same spot.

has seen an uptick in the amount of night hunting, more than likely in an effort by the poachers to avoid detection. Robert said the best thing we can all do as residents is to be vigilant and call in if you see anything suspicious. Since the Game and Fish department only has 28 district game wardens who cover the entire state, the more people who call in with tips the easier it is for everyone. One key is to call it in as soon as possible, as the longer you wait, the less chance the game wardens have of catching the perpetrators. According to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, poachers steal from lawabiding hunters and anglers. They are nothing less than game thieves. A poacher who takes a deer out of season or an extra limit of fish has reduced your opportunity to take that game. If you value hunting and fishing you owe it to yourself to report those who take your game. They are stealing from you. • Contact a game warden directly. Game wardens

are stationed throughout the state. • Call state radio at 1-800-472-2121 (or 701328-9921). You will be put in touch with the nearest game warden, sheriff’s department, or other law enforcement agency. This number is available 24 hours a day. • Call the Report All Poaching (RAP) hotline at 1-800-472-2121 (or 701-328-9921) any time, day or night. At RAP you can report a violation and receive a reward for a conviction based on your information. Rewards range from $100-$1000 depending on the nature of the crime. If you wish to remain anonymous, you will receive a special code number and do not need to give your name. • Donate to the RAP program (tax deductible) at RAP - ND Wildlife Federation, Box 1091, Bismarck, ND 58502-1091. Poaching is a serious crime that affects us all in one way or another. There will never be enough game wardens to cover every single field every single day, so it is up to us to put an end to poaching in our state.

Dressler named DSU’s Student Nurse of the Year, Hettinger Native also receices recognition Rebecca Dressler, a junior nursing student at Dickinson State University (DSU), was named Student Nurse of the Year (SNOY) at the annual competition Thursday, Nov. 19. Dressler, from Halliday, received a degree in practical nursing from North Dakota State College of Science in Whapeton. She has been an LPN for five years and is continuing her education at DSU. She expects to graduate in the fall of 2017 with a degree in registered nursing and minors in psychology and biology. Judges from the com-

REAL ESTATE AUCTION Alfred “Buster” VanWyk Estate

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Some of you might be thinking poaching doesn’t affect you, but poaching is a serious crime that affects everyone. On a grand scale, poaching wildlife puts that species in danger of becoming extinct. The more illegal activities that happen in our state, the more enforcement officers will be required to fight it, resulting in more tax dollars going towards paying the officers. And not to mention, on a local level this affects us as well. When poachers are dumping dead animals into the creek, that alters the local water supply, potentially putting us all at risk. I spoke with Robert Timian, the Chief Game Warden who operates out of Bismarck about poaching in North Dakota. Robert said there are many reasons why people would decide to poach animals, but the biggest and most common reason is because they simply want to brag about killing a large animal. Robert also said there isn’t one specific area of the state that poaching occurs in, but rather it is a statewide issue. However, the Game and Fish department

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munity interviewed and selected Dressler from three student nominees to represent the DSU chapter of the Nursing Student Association (NSA) of North Dakota at local and state

events over the next year. Sarah Curry, of Dickinson, was recognized as first runner-up and Danielle Schoch, of Hettinger, as second runner-up. Dressler will promote the

NSA by leading fundraisers and attending state conventions and board meetings. She will compete for the state title at a convention in Bismarck beginning Jan. 28, 2016.

At Hettinger, ND, go 19 S on ND Hwy 8 which turns into SD Hwy 75, then 3 ½ W on Holland Church Rd, turn south at church, go 1 S on Divide Rd. ~ Info in mailbox at property

Block of excellent “clean” Grassland ~~ Pasture w/ AUCTION AT LODGEPOLE spring, stock dam & wells ~~ Cropland, now in hay ~~ Owned by VanWyk family for 75+ yrs. ~~ Taxes: $ 3659.30 or $ 2.02 per acre One contiguous piece w/ acreage to set up your own ranch—includes a farmstead ~~ Additional acreage for area ranchers and farmers ~~ Investors: Renters would be interested ~~ Mineral Rights transfer ~ Oil production close ~~ Good Fences ~~ Just 3 - 5 mi. from SD Hwy 75 ~~ Hunting: Deer, Antelope, Pheasants, Partridge, Grouse, Turkeys Tract 1: S1/2SE1/4 Sec 2-T20N-R11E; & NE1/4, E1/2NW1/4, N1/2SE1/4 Sec 11-T20N-R11E ~ 400 acres ~ Farmstead, Cropland, Hay Fields, Pasture ~ FSA Tillable: 176.10 A. ~ 2 Elec Meters ~ 2 Wells ~ Shelter Belts ~ Good Hunting ~ 36x96 Galv Barn w/ trees, well, & elec on SE side of road ~ Farmstead on NW side of road w/ Classic 40x90 Red Barn w/ mangers & fancy Cupolas ~ 28x30 old-time Brick Barn w/ mangers, Stalls, Feed Room & Hay Mow ~ Wood Granary 37x30 ~ Barn 36x24 ~ Shed 22x26 ~ (3) Grain Bins ~ Older 2 story House ~ 2-car tile/wood Garage ~ Steel Roof on House, Garage, & Red Barn ~ Taxes: $ 1012.90 or $ 2.53 /acre Tract 2: SW1/4 Sec. 7-T20N-R12E; & ALL Sec. 12-T20N-R11E ~ 790.1 acres ~ Adjoining & E of Tract 1 ~ Pasture, Hay Fields ~ FSA Tillable: 195.48 A. ~ Wells ~ Stock Dam ~ Good Prairie Sod that has not been invaded by weeds ~ Draws & Trees ~ Excellent Hunting ~ Taxes: $ 1631.12 or $ 2.06 /acre Tract 3: E1/2 Sec 18-T20N-R12E; & E1/2 Sec 13-T20N-R11E ~ 620.6 acres ~ Adjoining, & to S of Tract 2 ~ Contiguous, mostly Native Prairie w/ some tillable acres in hay ~ FSA tillable: 37.34 A. ~ Deep gulch runs length of pasture for protection, especially in winter ~ Improvements made to spring along gulch ~ Windmill w/ well ~ Excellent Hunting & Scenic Beauty ~ Taxes: $ 1015.28 or $ 1.64 /acre

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OBITUARIES

Ilo R. Wolff

Wolff Ilo R. Wolff, 83, Mandan, formerly of Regent, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2015, with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Monday, December 21, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. Burial will be held at 1:00 pm at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Ilo was born July 19, 1932, in Hume Township, Slope County, ND, the fourth of seven children born to John and Lula (Pulvermacher) Flyberg. She grew up on the family farm and attended school near Chalky Butte Township and New England Public High School. In 1950, Ilo wed Harold T. Wolff, whom she lost due to an unfortunate accident. On January 7, 1956, she married John C. Wolff and shared 56 loving years. Ilo and John moved to various states while John worked construction. In 1961 they decided to move back, to the family farm south of Regent where they farmed and ranched, raising their family until retiring to Mandan in 2005. The most important aspect of Ilo’s life included her immediate (her 6 chicks), and extended family. She and John loved to travel together on their little escapades, in which he drove but she was the navigator. Holding a special place in her heart are her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She loved gardening, music, dancing, bird watching, quilting, painting, reading, and cooking specialties. Thankful to have shared her life are her children, Kathy Schaner, Green Valley, AZ, Evelyn (Dr. Brad) Angelos, Sikeston, MO, Cynthia (Wayne) Koltes, Hettinger, Doug Wolff, Mandan, Mavis Strand, Bismarck, and Wesley Wolff, Regent; her grandchildren and

great-grandchildren; her sisters, Gladys Goudy, Lucille Austin, and Betty Miller; her brothers, Ralph (Bernie) Flyberg, Melvin (Marcella) Flyberg, and Dale Flyberg. Ilo was preceded in death by her husbands, John and Harold; her parents, John and Lula Flyberg; and her brother, Lester. Memorials may be given to Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Go to www.parkwayfuneral.com to share memories of Ilo and sign the online guestbook.

Josh Travis Wothe

Wothe Josh Travis Wothe, 36, Bismarck, ND; died December 2, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 6 at First Lutheran Church, Bismarck, ND, with Reverend Allen Wagner officiating. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Josh was born April 30, 1979 in Dickinson, ND, the son of James Ray Wothe and Denise (Peterson) Wothe. He attended elementary school in Dickinson, ND; junior high school in Kodiak, AK and attended high school in Mandan, ND. Josh attended Job Corps at Anaconda, Montana, studying heavy equipment operation,

welding, semi-truck driving and was very proud of the time he spent working in the field of Forest Fire Suppression. When he graduated from Job Corp he began working for Jobbers Moving and Storage. Josh became an owner operator and traveled all over the United States delivering household furniture. He was very proud of achieving Master Mover status. Josh loved his nieces and nephew, and spent a lot of time with them. He loved spoiling them and was extremely generous with gifts and time. He was very kind-hearted and made himself available to help family and friends when needed. Josh also enjoyed spending time with his faithful Beagle, Sacha. He was very proud of being able to finally quit smoking and utilized his free time to learn new hobbies such as making soaps, baking from scratch and tinkering with various projects. Josh is survived by his mother Denise (Wothe) Peterson (Dennis Schumacher), his sister Dawn Sveund (Chris), his brother Shane Wothe (Nikki) and his nieces Colleen, Isabella and Valerie and his nephew Samuel. He is also survived by his Uncle Keith Peterson (Vicki), Aunt Veloy Bruce (Ron), Aunt Lynda Schwartz (Gary) many cousins and his friends and Jobbers family. He was preceded in death by his father, James Wothe, grandparents Ray and Ragna Wothe, Orlando and Joyce Peterson, and beloved Great Uncle Harold. Go to www.eastgatefuneral.com to share memories of Josh and sign the online guestbook.

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Night Hawk Wrestlers do well at Mandan Lions Tourney By Sheldon Christenson For The Record

Overall the Night Hawks wrestled very well as they finished sixth in the 12team Mandan Lions wrestling tournament. When you consider the Night Hawks were up against 11 Class A teams in this tourney, sixth place is a good finish. Bismarck High easily outdistanced Bismarck Century to win the tournament thanks to a productive first day. They stumbled a little on the second day as they only won five out of 13 placement matches. The Night Hawks had seven wrestlers in the placement matches and won four of them. Bismarck High is the defending Class A champion in both the dual and individual competition. They are also predicted to repeat this season in both divisions. I thought Alec Andress, Mason DeFoe, Carlos Martinez and Issac Anderson wrestled well and all four could place at this season’s state tourney. Colbey Steeke was the lone Night Hawk champion and he looked unbeatable at 220. Steeke was also one of the four seniors in competition for the Zackmeier Award which was won by Taylor Nein of Bismarck High. The Zackmeier family were strongly involved in Mandan wrestling for many years. Criteria for being nominated was not just based on wrestling but on grades, citizenship and community involvement. Congratulations to Colbey Steeke in being nominated. Of course there were some setbacks as the two 2014-15 state champs for the Nighthawks failed to win their weight class. Kyle Burwick, defending state Class B champ at 106, did extremely well in reaching the finals but suffered a tough 4-2 loss to Ryan Ripplinger of Bismarck High at 113. Ripplinger is currently

the No. 1 rated wrestler at 113 in Class A and finished runner-up at 106 at the last state tournament. Cale Schalesky, defending state Class B champ at 113, had a good first day at 126 but a rough second day as he lost all three matches to finish in fourth place. He did face some rated wrestlers as Dillon Spaulding of Bismarck High and Mason Schulz of Bismarck Century are currently rated No. 1 and No. 2 respectively at 126 in Class A. 1, Bismarck 292.5. 2, Century 252. 3, Sturgis (S.D.) 236. 4, Rapid City (S.D.) Central 204. 5, Mandan 189.5. 6, Hettinger 177. 7, Rapid City (S.D.) Stevens 165. 8, Dickinson 160. 9, Grand Forks Red River 105.5. 10, Turtle Mountain 89. 11, St. Mary’s 61.5. 12, Legacy 45.5. Weight 106 - Mason Defoe’s place is 5th and has scored 20.00 team points. Round 1 - Karson Mosbrucker (Mandan) won by decision over Mason Defoe (Hettinger) (Dec 7-1) Round 2 - Mason Defoe (Hettinger) won in sudden victory - over Kolyn Eli (Turtle Mt) (SV-1 9-7) Round 3 – M. Defoe (Hettinger) won by major decision over Tanner Nagel (Bismarck Legacy) (13-3) Round 4 - Alex Kaseman (Bismarck) won by fall over Mason Defoe (Hettinger) (Fall 5:18) Round 5 - Mason Defoe (Hettinger) won by fall over Mason Russell (Rapid City Stevens) (Fall 4:53) Cons. Semi – M. Defoe (Hett.) won by major decision over Tristen Jacobs (RC Central) (13-3) 5th Place Match - Mason Defoe (Hettinger) won by major decision over Kolyn Eli (Turtle Mt.) (15-1) Weight 113 - Kyle Burwick’s place is second and has scored 30.50 team points. Round 1 - Kyle Burwick (Hettinger) won by fall over Tristan Permann (Sturgis) (Fall 1:58) Round 2 - Kyle Burwick (Hettinger) won by

tech fall over Ethan Fleck (Mandan) (TF 16-1) Round 3 - Kyle Burwick (Hettinger) received a bye () (Bye) Round 4 – K. Burwick (Hettinger) won by fall over Landon Oster (Grand Forks Red River) (Fall 1:04) Round 5 - Kyle Burwick (Hettinger) won by fall over Isaiah Bitz (Bismarck Century) (Fall 1:11) Semifinal – K. Burwick (Hettinger) won by major decision over Cody Bevier (RC Stevens) (Maj 10-1) 1st Place Match - Ryan Ripplinger (Bismarck) won by decision over K. Burwick (Hettinger) (Dec 4-2) Weight 120 - Carlos Martinez’s place is fifth and has scored 17.00 team points. Round 1 - Carlos Martinez (Hettinger) won by decision over Adam DeBoer (Bismarck) (Dec 8-5) Round 2 - Carlos Martinez (Hettinger) won by decision over Parker Solano (RC Central) (Dec 7-2) Round 3 - Eric Spilman (Mandan) won by decision over Carlos Martinez (Hettinger) (Dec 2-0) Consolation Bracket – C. Martinez (Hett.) won by fall over Noah Zander (Bis. St Mary`s) (Fall 0:54) 5th Place Match – C. Martinez (Hett.) won by fall over Terrance Champagne (Turtle Mt.) (Fall 3:57) Weight 126 - Chris Fisher’s place is 12th and has scored 0.00 team points. Round 1 - Buddy Heidinger (Rapid City Central) won by fall over Chris Fisher (Hettinger) (Fall 0:53) Round 2 - Chance Brunelle (Turtle Mountain) won by fall over Chris Fisher (Hettinger) (Fall 2:24) Round 3 - Chris Fisher (Hettinger) received a bye () (Bye) Round 4 - Kolten Reisenauer (Mandan) won by medical forfeit over Chris Fisher (Hettinger) (MFF) Round 5 - Dillon Spaulding (Bismarck) won by medical forfeit over Chris

Fisher (Hettinger) (MFF) Weight 126 - Cale Schalesky’s place is fourth and has scored 14.00 team points. Round 1 – C. Schalesky (Hett.) won by major decision over Cooper Voorhees (RC Stevens) (16-4) Round 3 - Cale Schalesky (Hettinger) won by fall over Dalton Jones (Sturgis) (Fall 5:53) Round 5 - Mason Schulz (Bismarck Century) won by decision over Cale Schalesky (Hett.) (Dec 9-2) Semifinal Dillon Spaulding (Bismarck) won by decision over Cale Schalesky (Hett.) (Dec 115) 3rd Place Match - Buddy Heidinger (RC Central) won by fall over C. Schalesky (Hett.) (Fall 0:44) Weight 132 - Ty Warbis’s place is eighth and has scored 4.00 team points. Round 1 - Jaksen Perrin (Bismarck) won by tech fall over Ty Warbis (Hettinger) (TF 17-2) Round 2 - Ty Warbis (Hettinger) won by fall over Caden McNabb (Rapid City Stevens) (Fall 3:24) Round 3 - Ty Warbis (Hettinger) received a bye () (Bye) Round 4 - Sterling Kraye (Rapid City Central) won by major decision over Ty Warbis (Hett.) (14-5) Round 5 - Dawson Zerr (Turtle Mountain) won by tech fall over Ty Warbis (Hettinger) (TF 19-3) Cons. Semi - Todd Irwin (Dickinson) won by decision over Ty Warbis (Hettinger) (Dec 11-5) Weight 132 - Braden Kline’s place is eighth and has scored 2.00 team points. Round 1 - Bailey Brengle (Sturgis) won by fall over Braden Kline (Hettinger) (Fall 0:26) Round 2 - Braden Kline (Hettinger) received a bye () (Bye) Round 3 - Matthew Rader (Bismarck Century) won by fall over Braden Kline (Hett.) (Fall 5:01) Round 4 - Todd Irwin (Dickinson) won by fall over Braden Kline (Hettinger) (Fall 1:44) Round 5 - Braden Kline (Hett.) won by decision over Ryan Volesky (Rapid City Stevens) (Dec 13-6) Cons. Semi - Sterling Kraye (RC Central) won by major decision over Braden Kline (Hett.) (12-1) Weight 145 - Alec Andress’s place is third and has scored 29.00 team points. Round 1 - Alec An-

dress (Hettinger) won by fall over Myles Schlosser (Mandan) (Fall 3:42) Round 2 - Alec Andress (Hettinger) won by fall over Bridger Kraye (Rapid City Central) (Fall 5:01) Round 3 - Alec Andress (Hettinger) won by fall over Jarren Puhlman (Sturgis) (Fall 3:25) Round 4 - Alec Andress (Hettinger) won by fall over Tanner Kress (Bismarck Century) (Fall 0:55) Round 5 - Taylor Nein (Bismarck) won by major decision over Alec Andress (Hettinger) (Maj 13-2) Semifinal - Logan Wood (Rapid City Stevens) won by tech fall over Alec Andress (Hett.) (TF 20-5) 3rd Place Match - Alec Andress (Hettinger) won by fall over Thomas Irwin (Dickinson) (Fall 3:24) Weight 152 - Logan Lachowitzer’s place is eighth and has scored 6.00 team points. Round 1 - Logan Lachowitzer (Hettinger) won by decision over Trevis LaRocque (Turtle Mt.) (85) Round 2 - Logan Lachowitzer (Hett.) won by fall over Kurt Dickhut (Bismarck St Mary`s) (Fall 1:03) Round 3 - Brandon Zachmeier (Mandan) won by decision over L. Lachowitzer (Hett.) (Dec 9-3) Round 4 - Blake Anderson (RC Central) won by decision over L. Lachowitzer (Hett.) (Dec 11-4) Round 5 - Bo Bondeson (Bismarck Century) won by fall over L. Lachowitzer (Hett.) (Fall 2:49) Cons. Semi - Winston Brown (Sturgis) won by decision over L. Lachowitzer (Hett.) (Dec 6-0) Weight 170 - Issac Anderson’s place is sixth and has scored 17.00 team points. Round 1 - Issac Anderson (Hett.) won by decision over Thomas Schett (Bismarck Legacy) (15-8) Round 2 - Issac Anderson (Hettinger) won by fall over Matt Curtis (Bismarck) (Fall 3:06) Round 3 - Rafael Lopez (Dickinson) won by fall over Issac Anderson (Hettinger) (Fall 2:57) Round 4 - Noah Diamond (RC Stevens) won by fall over Issac Anderson (Hett.) (Fall 3:31) Round 5 - Issac Anderson (Hettinger) won by fall over Ron Wilkie (Turtle Mountain) (Fall 1:22) Cons. Semi - Issac Anderson (Hettinger) won by fall over Tice McVay (Sturgis) (Fall 1:31) 5th Place Match - Mason

Schlosser (Mandan) won by fall over I. Anderson (Hett.) (Fall 3:03) Weight 182 - Andrew Sulzman’s place is 12th and has scored 2.00 team points. Round 1 - Wyatt Goulet (Gr. Forks Red River) won by fall over Andrew Sulzman (Hett.) (Fall 1:08) Round 2 - Alex Schmitt (Bismarck) won in sudden victory - over A. Sulzman (Hettinger) (5-3) Round 3 - Andrew Sulzman (Hett.) won by decision over Hunter McMath (RC Stevens) (Dec 5-4) Round 4 - Dale Spilman (Mandan) won by fall over Andrew Sulzman (Hettinger) (Fall 0:43) Round 5 - Zach Hettwer (Grand Forks Red River) won by fall over A. Sulzman (Hett.) (Fall 1:13) Weight 195 - Paul Abrahamson’s place is eighth and has scored 4.00 team points. Round 1 - Ian Brown (Bismarck St Mary`s) won by fall over Paul Abrahamson (Hettinger) (Fall 1:39) Round 2 - Justin Bergquist (Bismarck) won by fall over Paul Abrahamson (Hettinger) (Fall 1:49) Round 3 – P. Abrahamson (Hettinger) won by fall over James Detlefs (RC Stevens) (Fall 3:19) Round 4 - Paul Abrahamson (Hettinger) received a bye () (Bye) Round 5 - Payson Dirk (Sturgis) won by fall over Paul Abrahamson (Hettinger) (Fall 1:49) Cons. Semi - Logan Goulet (Gr. Forks Red River) won by fall over P. Abrahamson (Hett.) (Fall 2:27) Weight 220 - Colbey Steeke’s place is first and has scored 33.50 team points. Round 1 - Colbey Steeke (Hettinger) received a bye () (Bye) Round 2 - Colbey Steeke (Hettinger) won by fall over Logan Pudwill (Mandan) (Fall 1:48) Round 3 - Colbey Steeke (Hettinger) won by tech fall over Chase Dockter (Bismarck) (TF 19-4) Round 4 – C. Steeke (Hett.) won by fall over Chandler Bradner (Bismarck Legacy) (Fall 1:27) Round 5 - Colbey Steeke (Hettinger) won by decision over Joel Carpenter (Sturgis) (Dec 8-2) Semifinal Colbey Steeke (Hett.) won by decision over Mathais Thompson (RC Central) (Dec 5-2) 1st Place Match - Colbey Steeke (Hettinger) won by decision over Joel Carpenter (Sturgis) (Dec 3-1)

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Night Hawk Wrestlers open season with two dual wins By Sheldon Christenson For The Record

The Night Hawks opened their 2015-16 season with victories over the Standing Rock Warriors and the New Salem-Almont Holsteins. In their first match they downed the Warriors 69-12 and were benefitted by seven Warrior forfeits. As is usually the case with the Warriors they were undermanned with only seven wrestlers available. In

potentially the most competitive match was Night Hawk Colbey Steeke and the Warrior’s Steven Harrison at the 285 lb. weight class. Steeke finished fifth at the state tourney last season at 220 and Harrison was fourth at 285. Colbey took care of business quick with a first period pin. Colbey was moved up one weight class as he will normally wrestle at 220. The New Salem-Almont match was a little closer as the Nighthawks won that

match by a 51-22 count. The Nighthawks only benefitted from three forfeits. The Nighthawks recorded five pins in this match but three of them were under one minute. Hettinger-Scranton 69, Standing Rock 12 106: Mason Defoe, HS, forfeit 113: Kyle Burwick, HS, fall Reece Harrison, 1:42 120: Carlos Martinez, HS, forfeit 126: Chris Fisher, HS, forfeit 132: Shad Agard, SR,

fall Braden Kline, 4:30 138: Ty Warbis, HS, dec. Dominic Harrison, 11-7 145: Alec Andress, HS fall Delany Lester, 2:46 152: Ben Dalley, HS, forfeit 160: Logan Lachowitzer, HS, fall Justin Fox, 1:29 170: Issac Anderson, HS, forfeit 182: Kobe Murphy, SR, fall Andrew Sulzman, 2:25 195: Paul Abrahamson, HS, forfeit 220: Mack Buckmier, HS, forfeit

Eye on Southwest N.D. Sports By Sheldon Christenson For The Record The latest Class B Girls Basketball Poll came out and Trinity is No. 1. 1. Dickinson Trinity (6) 2-0 143 2. LaMoure-LitchvilleMarion (6) 1-0 141 3. North Star (2) 3-0 119 4. Thompson (2) 2-0 115 5. Watford City 0-0 96 6. Rugby 4-0 91 7. Garrison 3-0 51 8. Grafton 1-0 45 9. Kidder County 2-0 32 10. Kindred 3-0 18 Others receiving votes: Shiloh Christian (2-0), Carrington (2-0), Park River-Fordville-Lankin (2-0), Sawyer (3-0), Fairmount-Campbell-Tintah (2-1), New Salem-Almont (3-0), Our Redeemer’s (10). A few Nighthawks went

to the Napoleon Early Bird tourney on Dec. 5 and their results: - 120 - Brandon Jarrett went 0-3 - 126 - Chris Fisher went 2-2 - 152 - Ben Dalley went 0-2 - 170 - Damon Cornelius went 3-2 - 220 - Mack Buckmier went 2-2 - 285 - Sam Urwiller went 0-3 There is a new basketball player on the boy’s team. His name is Paxton Pierce and he is listed as 6 foot-7 inches on the roster. I have no idea how good he is, but even with minimal talent his height should help the Night Hawks. Hopefully he can do for the Night Hawks what transfer 6 foot-8 inch Cody Holt did for New England last season, coming off the bench providing defense in the middle and rebounding. I understand he is a cousin to Brandon Pierce. I’m

anxious to catch this team in action. Put Jan. 5 down on your calendar as Trinity hooks up with the Night Hawks at Scranton. Get there early for a seat. LOOKING BACK: The Hettinger eighth grade girls took first place in the Mobridge Youth Organizations Dairy Queen Classic basketball tourney held on Mar. 4 2006. Hettinger defeated teams from Mobridge, Campbell Co., Ipswich, all of South Dakota and Bismarck. Playing for the Hettinger team were Cloe Kilwein, Jade Yates, Bethany Erickson, Crystal Huisman, Gwen Kristy, Jess Raasch and Megan Stippich. (taken from the Mar. 14, 2006 Adams County Record) Sports schedule for the coming week is as follows: - Dec. 12, Boys Varsity Basketball at Linton Shootout - Dec. 12, Varsity Wrestling Tourney at Bowman - Dec. 12, Girls Varsity Basketball at Killdeer

Tourney - Dec. 12, JH Girls & Boys Basketball vs Heart River at South Heart - Dec. 14, Boys JV & C Team Basketball vs Grant Co. at Hettinger - Dec. 15, Varsity Wrestling at Bowman - Dec. 15, JH Girls Basketball at New England - Dec. 15, JH Boys Basketball vs Bowman at Reeder - Dec. 15, Girls Varsity Basketball vs Grant Co. at Hettinger - Dec. 17, Boys Varsity Basketball at Harding Co. - Dec. 17, JH Girls & Boys Basketball vs Lemmon at Reeder - Dec. 18-19, Varsity Wrestling Tourney at Linton - Dec. 18, Girls Varsity Basketball at Harding Co. - Dec. 18-19, JH Girls Basketball at Heart River Tourney - Dec. 18-19, JH Boys Basketball at Bowman Tourney See you at the games.

Weekly Vikings Roundup By Jordan Wright For The Record

This loss hurts, and not because the Vikings lost to the Seahawks, who are back to back NFC Champions. This loss hurts because of how poorly the Vikings played. I will never hold a loss against a team if they played their best and put up a good fight. But losses like this one will haunt the Vikings and very well could be a turning point in the season. I had the misfortune of attending this game. What I saw was a team that just didn’t care. I was watching the body language of the players, and what I saw was players acting lackadaisical, not hustling, and walking onto and off the field with their hands on their hips and heads lowered. There was an air of defeat around the players that started in the first quarter and never went away. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater had a hor-

rible game, completing 17 of 28 passes (61 percent) for 118 yards and an interception, while also taking four sacks. Running back Adrian Peterson only ran the ball eight times for 18 yards. Peterson was also the team leader in receptions, catching four passes but only gaining six yards. The biggest reason for the struggles on offense was the offensive line, who neither opened up any lanes for Peterson to run through, nor did they protect Bridgewater and give him time to throw the ball. Besides the four sacks, the offensive line also gave up seven quarterback hits and allowed 10 tackles for a loss. Defensively the Vikings were not striking fear into anyone. While the defense has a built in excuse, since Linval Joseph, Anthony Barr and Harrison Smith played little, if at all, it was still an unacceptable performance. Injuries happen in the NFL. Football is a violent sport. The phrase heard most often in the NFL is “next man up”, meaning every player needs to be ready to play at any given time. None of the players on defense were ready to play on Sunday, and it showed in the

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final score. If you’ve been reading my column, you’ll know I choose a player of the game every week. Well this week, I re-watched the game as soon as I got home, and it became clear to me that no player deserves the award this week. I didn’t see a single player who was giving his all, trying to change the outcome of the game. Bottom line is this team didn’t look anything close to a team who is ready to compete with the better teams in the league. As far as the player or players who need the most improvement this week, I was very tempted to just type EVERYONE and leave it at that. But after watching the game again, I fully put this loss on the offensive line. There are some people I really respect who have tried to justify the offensive line’s play by pointing out that the Vikings are without two of their starters. But this was the twelfth game of the year, and these guys have been playing next to each other long enough that I don’t buy that excuse. If the players simply aren’t good enough, and are trying their best but can’t compete, then the blame falls on the coaching

staff and Rick Spielman for not acquiring better talent. I have said it before and I will say it again, this Vikings team will only go as far as the offensive line will take it, and judging by Sunday’s performance, they are doomed. Looking ahead, the Vikings will be on the road for their next game, traveling to Arizona to take on the high powered Cardinals in a Thursday night matchup. Entering week 13, Arizona (10-2) had the league’s best offense, scoring over 32 points a game. Defensively, the Cardinals also boast a top 10 scoring defense, allowing less than 21 points per game. As soon as the schedule came out, I had already chalked this game up to a loss. Going on the road, on a short week, and in a prime time game all spell disaster for the Vikings. I hope I’m wrong. I hope you all write me next week, telling me how wrong I was. But for now, my gut is telling me that this game is going to be ugly. As always, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to me at facebook.com/ skoljwright, or on Twitter @skoljwright. Skol!

Hwt: Colbey Steeke, HS, fall Steven Harrison, 1:27 Hettinger-Scranton 51, New Salem-Almont 22 106: Mason Defoe, HS, forfeit 113: Kyle Burwick, HS, dec. Chauncey Dittus, 7-4 120: Josh Irwin, NSA, dec. Carlos Martinez, 3-0 126: Braden Kline, HS, fall Tyler Selzer, 1:21 132: Chris Fisher, HS, fall Dallas Holland, :32 138: Ty Warbis, HS, forfeit 145: Alec Andress, HS,

fall Lane Doll, :39 152: Cullen Seeger, NSA, dec. Logan Lachowitzer, 9-4 160: Noah Theil, NSA, maj. dec. Ben Dalley, 11-2 170: Issac Anderson, HS, fall Andrew Morman, :46 182: Shane Forester, NSA, fall Andrew Sulzman, :24 195: Paul Abrahamson, HS, forfeit 220: Colbey Steeke, HS, fall Jordan Erfle, 2:15 Hwt: H. Holland, NSA, fall Sam Urwiller, :56

Game & Fish News ■■ Winter Fishing Regulations North Dakota anglers are encouraged to refer to the 2014-16 North Dakota Fishing Guide or the State Game and Fish Department’s website for winter fishing regulations. In addition, anglers can visit the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov, for an extensive list of fishing questions and answers. Some winter fishing regulations include: ·A maximum of four poles is legal for ice fishing. However, when fishing a water body where both open water and ice occur at the same time, an angler is allowed a maximum of four poles, of which no more than two poles can be used in open water. ·Tip-ups are legal, and each tip-up is considered a single pole. ·There is no restriction on the size of the hole in the ice while fishing. When a hole larger than 10 inches in diameter is left in the ice, the area in the immediate vicinity must be marked with a natural object. See regulations for more information. ·It is only legal to release fish back into the water immediately after they are caught. Once a fish is held in a bucket or on a stringer, they can no longer be legally released in any water. ·It is illegal to catch fish and transport them in water. ·It is illegal to leave fish, including bait, behind on the ice. ·Depositing or leaving any litter or other waste material on the ice or shore is illegal. ·Any dressed fish to be transported, if frozen, must be packaged individually. Anglers are not allowed to freeze fillets together in one large block. Two fillets count as one fish. ·The daily limit is a limit of fish taken from midnight to midnight. No person may possess more than one day’s limit of fish while on the ice or actively engaged in fishing. If a situation occurs when an angler engages in fishing overnight, the first daily limit must be removed from the ice by midnight prior to continuing to fish. ·The possession limit is the maximum number of fish that an angler may have in his or her possession during a fishing trip of more than one day.

■■ Tentative 2016 Season Opening Dates To help North Dakota hunters prepare for hunting seasons in 2016, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates for the coming year. Dates become official when approved by governor’s proclamation. Tentative opening dates for 2016 include: Spring Turkey - April 9 Dove - September 1 Deer and Pronghorn Bow, Mountain Lion - Septem ber 2 Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel - Septem ber 10 Youth Deer - September 16 Youth Waterfowl - September 17 Early Resident Waterfowl - September 24 Regular Waterfowl, Youth Pheasant - October 1 Pronghorn Gun - October 7 Pheasant, Fall Turkey - October 8 Mink, Muskrat, Weasel Trapping - October 22 Deer Gun - November 4 Deer Muzzleloader - November 25 Deer Muzzleloader - November 25

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Pipeline hemorrhages 213 barrels of source water Second large Denbury leak in area over last 2 years

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Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net MARMARTH — Cleanup is currently underway on a spill of almost 10,000 gallons of source water south of Marmarth. The spill, reported on Monday to the N.D. Dept. of Health, is

the second large spill in the last two years to occur in the area from a pipeline owned by Denbury Onshore LLC. The leak occurred about six miles south of Marmarth in Bowman County at a well named CHSU 13-36ND26. Despite the large amount of water released, Bill Suess of the Spill Investigation Program with the Dept. of Health confirmed

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Chamber honors community pillars with Star Awards By BRYCE MARTIN

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(Above) Lori Nohner, manager of the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum, with her 2015 Chamber Star Volunteer of the Year Award. Year, Bowman Sales and Service, demonstrated strong leadership in the county and provided a shining example for other community businesses, Bostayn said. Bowman Sales and Service has served the area for over 18 years and has been involved in multiple events throughout the year “In additional to offering great service, they have become a mainstay in our community,” she continued. With over 30 employees, Bowman Sales and Service “countlessly contributes towards the betterment of Bowman County.” Wayne Bergquist, co-owner of

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The Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated excellence in the community last week as it awarded its annual Star Award to the business, volunteer and event of the year. Each year since 2009, the chamber has paid tribute to three facets of the community that perpetuate the meaning of community. The awards distributed this year, during the chamber’s Christmas party Dec. 5, marked no exception to the criteria of excellence required. Bowman Sales and Service was honored as business of the year, Pioneer Trails Regional Museum Manager Lori Nohner was awarded best volunteer and the Bowman County Development Corp.’s Empowering Leaders took home a Star Award for best service project or local event. “Within every community there are people and businesses who go above and beyond what is normally expected, in order to benefit those around them,” said Emily Bostayn, chamber president. “In our area we are blessed to have many such people.” The purpose of the Star Awards is to recognize people, events and businesses that prioritize community and work to better it. Award recipients are nominated by a chamber member then go in front of a three-person committee of chamber members that decides the winners. Those committee members are not eligible to nominate. Winners are different each year because rules stipulate they cannot receive an award again for five years. The Chamber Star Business of the

33 barrels leaked off the site’s pad. The pad has a slope to its edges and most of the water tracked along its toe, or lowest part. The water flowed to the south and the north. Suess said the water did not reach any nearby water sources. “It didn’t get very far off the pad,” he explained. Source water differs from fresh groundwater in that its sodium content is slightly higher. Source water is also far less full of contaminants than produced water, which contains chemicals

Bowman Sales, accepted the award with employees Josh Lindstrom and Melissa Hilton. Bergquist quickly turned the microphone over to Lindstrom, who he claimed organized most of the community involvement. Bowman Sales has sponsored and lend a helping hand in events for the Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce such as the North Dakota High School Rodeo Finals, Farmer/Rancher Ag Appreciation Banquet, Fourth of July Fireworks and many more. Nohner was taken by surprise as her name was called as this year’s Chamber Star Volunteer of the Year. “Motivated, dedicated and knowl-

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Wheat disease, regional ag research on tap for discussion at annual Crops Day Wheat disease, crop rotation diversity and regional agronomy research results will be featured topics at the 32nd annual Western Dakota Crops Day show at the Hettinger Armory on Dec. 17. Topics will include updates on new crop varieties, new herbicides, notill crop production The wheat and other ongoing disease research projects. Registration outlook for opens at 9 a.m. with 2016, and what coffee and doughcan be done nuts, and presentations start at 10 to manage a.m. Participants diseases such will be able to view as leaf rust and exhibits throughout the day. root rot will “This year’s crops be among the day will provide excellent informatopics at this tion on managing year's event wheat diseases, the latest research on the positive impact of crop diversity in notill cropping systems, and the traditional variety performance and ongoing regional agronomy research,” says John Rickertsen, North Dakota State University Hettinger Research Extension Center (REC) research agronomist. Conditions have been favorable for wheat diseases in southwestern North Dakota the last two years, causing yield reductions and issues with marketing grain. Andrew Friskop, NDSU Extension Service plant pathologist will discuss the wheat disease outlook for 2016 and what can be done to manage diseases such as leaf rust, head scab, tan spot and root rot. Mark Liebig, research soil scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory (NGPRL) will give a presentation on crop diversity and trends and outcomes in the northern Great Plains.

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NEWS BRIEFS North Dakota named ‘best run state’ for 4th year North Dakota was credited with being the best run state in the nation for a fourth consecutive year, according to a 24/7 Wall St. study released last week. The study looks at data on financial health, standard of living and government services by the state to determine how well each state is managed. “North Dakota continues to build an environment that supports business growth and creates quality of life for our citizens,” Commerce Commissioner Al Anderson said. “Being recognized for the fourth consecutive year by 24/7 Wall St. only goes to support that North Dakota is a great place for businesses and career seekers alike.” The top five best run states were: North Dakota, Wyoming, Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. The study determines how well states are run by looking at fiscal management, taxes, exports, and GDP growth by sectors, as well as, quality of life components such as poverty, income, unemployment, high school graduation, crime and foreclosure rates. The study states: “with its nation-leading 2.8 percent unemployment rate, (North Dakota) has attracted large numbers of workers seeking highpaying jobs. Net migration over five years through 2014 accounts for 6.6 percent of North Dakota’s current population, the largest share of any state. The remarkable population growth is a testament to the state’s economic strength over the past several ye ars.”

674 citations for seat belt, child restraint last month Extra traffic safety patrols during the month of November resulted in over 2,000 citizen contacts across North Dakota. Thirty-eight law enforcement agencies, including the North Dakota Highway Patrol, reported additional shifts in November for Click It Or Ticket seat belt enforcement. A total of 2,106 citations were attributed to the added patrols. Of the total, 653 were citations for failure to use a proper safety restraint and 21 were child restraint citations. Tickets for speeding totaled 891. The traffic stops also resulted in one felony violation, 29 drug arrests and seven DUIs. Increased law enforcement for traffic safety is one element of a collaborative effort to eliminate roadway deaths in North Dakota. Seat belt use is crucial to preventing motor vehicle crash injuries and deaths. Sixty-nine percent of those who died in passenger vehicle crashes in North Dakota in 2014 were unbelted. Last year’s crash data also showed that nearly 80 percent of passenger vehicle occupants wearing a seat belt who were involved in a fatal crash received no injuries.

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Dec. 10 Bowman Lodge, Grazers & Prairie Fitness - Open House from 2 to 7 p.m. Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 p.m.

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Dec. 12 Bowman Parks and Recreation — Frosty Frolic 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Rouzie Rec Center in Bowman Rhame Santa Claus Day — Vendors start at 10 a.m. Santa arrives at 2 p.m. at the Rhame American Legion

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Dec. 13 Cookie Town — Bowman Lutheran Church beginning at 10:30 a.m. Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce DownHome Country Christmas — From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Four Seasons Pavilion in Bowman

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(Left) Bowman Sales and Service wins for Star Business of the Year. (Right) Teran Doerr and Laura Weber accept the award for Empowering Leaders.

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edgeable are just some of the words that describe this year’s volunteer of the year,” Bostayn said, adding that she was fortunate to work alongside Nohner during various events through the chamber. Nohner moved to Bowman only last year, but has since made her presence known. “She never hesitates to lend a helping hand and get involved,” Bostayn explained. Nohner has become involved in

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from oil wells and can greatly affect nearby stock ponds, naturally occurring water sources or land. The source water originated from a leak in a pipeline at the site, according to Suess. Crews have been monitoring the

almost every chamber event in her time serving on the Chamber Board of Directors, teaches CCD and has engaged herself in many other local activities. The final award of the evening was presented to a service project or local event that “Shines Above and Beyond,” hence the awards name. That was awarded to the Empowering Leaders event organized by the Bowman County Development Corp. Its goal is to make the community a better place to live and work, according to Bostayn. The service project or event does not have to be hosted or sponsored by the chamber, but must involve at

least three chamber members. “Looking at all the nominations for this award, we could not think of event that was more deserving than tonight’s winner,” Bostayn said. The group began as a service project to grow leadership in the communities. It since has allowed people of all ages to come together, grow in both personal and professional development, build friendships and grow community spirit. The group is a joint effort between the Bowman NDSU Extension Office and BCDC. Accomplishments of Empowering Leaders included ongoing training and development opportunities ofStud its members and Burgers in the Park.onto

site and are beginning cleanup. The area has been flushed and will soon be scraped. A similar spill occurred last year near the same location. That spill, which occurred on Sept. 1, 2014, was of 2,000 barrels—or 92,000 gallons—of source water used for enhanced oil recovery. It resulted from a leak in the Paynter Source Well’s pipeline, about four miles from the location of this week’s

spill. Karl Rockeman of the Dept. of Health said at the time that the department’s inspector was present at the site, the water had flowed into a nearby creek and, unlike the present spill, no water could be recovered. “By the time it mixes with the water from the creek and from the precipitation, the impacts are not likely to be very severe,” Rockeman told the Pioneer last year.

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Liebig is continuing the work on long-term no-till crop rotations at the NGPRL and looking at the effects of crop rotation on soil structure, soil water properties, and nutrient retention and availability. Results from agronomy research in the western Dakotas will be presented by Rickertsen; Caleb Dalley, Hettinger REC weed scientist; Pat Carr, Dickinson REC research agronomist; and Ryan Buetow, Dickinson REC area Extension cropping systems specialist. The show also will include commercial exhibits by several seed, chemical and agricultural service companies displaying their newest products and innovations. The event is free of charge and lunch will be provided. For more information, contact the Hettinger REC at (701)567-4323.

Saturday, December 12th, 2015 Vendors start at 10 Soup and sandwich lunch at 11:30 Santa arrives at 2 Free picture with Santa donated by Dakota Community Bank & Trust and Kristy Van Daele. At the Rhame Legion

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Let the snow fly The Bowman County Middle School Commons was filled with 81 fourth through sixth grade students at the Middle School Snowball dance Dec. 4. It was a semi-formal dance but many in attendance chose to go well above and beyond, arriving in bow ties and impressive dresses. Members of the High School Student Council acted as chaperones and led the dancing along with chaperones Tracy Lecoe, Melissa Rothe, Jason Waskiewicz, and Dakota Wolf. DJ Ghost Riley Abrahamson provided music for an enthusiastic dancing crowd. One of the big lessons the Student Council learned was that elementary students drink a lot of punch. (Photos by Jason Waskiewicz/Pioneer)

Andrea Richard and Riley Abrahamson provided the music. Elementary principal Tracy Lecoe acted as chaperone and lead dancer.

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Preserving History for the Future Pioneer Trails Regional Museum

Owned and operated by the Bowman County Historical and Genealogical Society since 1992, the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the unique history of southwestern North Dakota. Your generous contributions ensure the continual growth and development of our regional museum.

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• Shop in the Gift Store • Dakota Made jellies and syrups • books • kids toys • jewelry • T-shirts • and much more! • Become a Member • Annual Individual Memberships for $20 • Annual Family Membership for $30 • Receive FREE museum admission year round • Gifts of Cash • Designate gifts for a specific project or general needs • Honor a friend or loved one through a gift in their name •Time and Talent • Contact the museum to volunteer: gift shop assistant, photo digitization, artifact cataloging, exhibit development, and more! • Lasting Investment • Donate to the Pioneer Trails Regional Foundation through gifts of cash, property, or transfer of investments • Remember the Foundation in your will or living trust My Donation $_________________ To be used for / In Memory Of _________________________________ Name __________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ City _______________________ State __________ Zip _________ Make checks payable to: Bowman County Historical Society Please return form with payment to: PO Box 78 • Bowman, ND 58623

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EDITOR’S NOTE—We want people to submit anything and everything related to their life in Bowman County. Be it random photos of people out-and-about, people getting awards, photos of your vacation, or short stories about something or someone in the community, we want what you’ve got! The deadline to submit those items (preferably by email to bmartin@countrymedia.net) is 5 p.m. every Tuesday.

The Bowman County High School Choir performing during the annual Christmas Concert. (Photo by Jason Waskiewicz/Pioneer)

Students ring in the holidays with Christmas concert Bowman County High School spread the holiday cheer Dec. 5 with its annual Christmas Concert. There were many standout solo musical and vocal performances as well as the high school’s band and choir treating the audience to renditions of some of the traditional holiday favorites.

(Right) Ethan Fischer embellished "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" with his vocal solo. (Photo by Jason Waskiewicz/ Pioneer)

(Above) Beau Jeffers performs in the stage band. (Photo by Jason Waskiewicz/ Pioneer)

(Above) Paige Langhoff performs a flute solo. (Photo by Jason Waskiewicz/Pioneer)

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Bowman County names students of the month

Bowman County School’s Students of the Month for November were honored for their gratitude. The students are Skylar Storlie, 7th, Miracle Frey, 8th, Jason Ortiz, 9th, Joseph Morales, 10th, Mason Moran, 11th, and Talia Green, 12th.

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On Sunday, Dec. 6 the Mound Church was filled by the community for its annual Christmas service. Pastor Terry Bagley spoke on the meaning of Christmas and led the congregation in a selection of traditional hymns. Afterward, the congregation gathered for a pot-luck meal. (Story and Photos By Jason Waskiewicz/Pioneer)

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North Dakota Tax Credit

The North Dakota Legislature passed a law which allows for generous tax credits for individuals and businesses who give to approved North Dakota charities, such as the Sunrise Foundation. An individual may receive a state tax credit for a contribution of $5,000 or more (lump sum or aggregate in one year) to a qualified North Dakota endowment, like Sunrise Foundation. The tax credit is 40% of the charitable reduction allowed by the IRS, up to a maximum credit of $10,000 per year per taxpayer or $20,000 per year per couple filing jointly. For donors in a 28% federal tax bracket, the tax benefits may look like this: Gift Amount: Federal Tax deduction N.D. state income tax credit

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So as an elected city official, I normally should refrain from personal opinion of city related monies being spent. But when I find out through the grapevine (mainly because I abstain from political b.s.) that the city commission have decided to use surge funding given to the city from state excess oilfield tax monies to fund “extra” infrastature upsets me. There is so much existing infracture that needs to be

fixed, aside from current streets and avenues within city limits that currently do not have “curb and gutter, sewer or drainage. Why in the world would any city official decide to throw money at a pipe dream. And that is it. It is just a pipe dream. “Build it and they will come”...simply a Field of Dreams in my opinion. - Drew Henderson, Bowman

We’ve got to step up, speak out on public issues

Is it easy being an elected public official? Absolutely not. Anyone that has held such a position knows that most of the time decisions to spend public dollars feel like they are made in a vacuum. Public meetings are posted for the community so they can attend and voice their opinions or concerns, unfortunately, most meetings are not well attended. There are exceptions to this as was evident in the past couple of weeks. Three meetings were held to discuss the possibility of utilizing the old airport land for an industrial park. Compared to regular county/city meetings, these meetings were well attended. There was dialogue for and against the proposed industrial park and I believe the county and city officials considered the input they received and made the decisions they felt were best for the long-term benefit of the community. Now that the decisions have been made, community members start to voice their disapproval via social media or “coffee-talk.” This type of “armchair quarterbacking” is very frustrating to me. If community members have an opinion on a particular subject that is being considered (i.e. an industrial park), than attend the public meetings and speak up during the meetings. Attending a meeting and not speaking gives the elected officials no clear understanding of what the community may really want. Worse yet, is not attending a meeting and then complaining about what was decided via Facebook or at coffee. A perfect example of why concerned citizens should attend such meetings is all the talk about spending of state surge funds. The funds were made available to the City of Bowman via Senate Bill No. 2103. The legislatures decided not to dictate to the communities on how or when to spend these funds so the bill provides no clear guidance as such. However, when our local representatives took the time to travel to Bismarck

and lobby for these funds, it was made clear to them that the use of such funds should be primarily used for infrastructure projects that would assist in handling impacts created by a surge in economic development (similar to the impacts seen in Watford City, Killdeer, etc.). The City is required to show the State how every penny of these funds are spent so it can be evaluated for future legislative discussions. That being said, if the funds aren’t spent as intended (unofficially in this case) the City runs the risk of receiving fewer or no funds in the future. This was explained in the meetings over the past two weeks, it was also explained that the surge funds were a one-time gift and there is no guarantee of similar funds in the future. Attending these meetings would have provided people with this information and possible helped them understand how decisions are made. Additionally, if community members felt very strong about spending the surge funds in other areas (i.e. upgrading existing infrastructure) and made it clear to the City that they are willing to spend the money this way in light of the risk of possible negative ramifications when asking for future funds, than the Commissioners may have considered such items. The fact that this did not happen, means the Commissioners had to make their best judgement call as to what they feel is best for the future of our community. If elected officials do not receive clear and concise input from a good cross-section of the community as to what they feel is in the best interest of Bowman, than we need to rely on the decisions made by the people that we elected into office. If you don’t like their decisions, then: get informed; attend a meeting; speak up at the meeting or put your name on the ballot. Complaining via social media or at coffee is too late.

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Coondog Hello, If you grew up with rodeo as your favorite sport, this is the week! The National Finals is on every night at 8. Now, for me, 8 is pretty late. But thanks to modern technology, I can watch it early in the morning. And I have lots of friends enjoying the show in Vegas. And last night was really special. Because on another station they were celebrating Frank Sinatra! How can you beat that? I suppose that does kind of age me. But dang it was good watching and listening. A funny thing happened to me this week. I was visiting some friends in a nursing home in Nebraska. It happened to be lunch-

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time, so most of the residents were seated in the dining room awaiting their meal. I guess in Nebraska, you don’t get a lot of visitors wearing a silver belly cowboy hat. A couple of elderly gentlemen mentioned my hat so I stopped by to visit with them. Now, I’m not real tall. But I suppose if you are chairbound for a few years, a guy over six feet wearing a cowboy hat looks pretty big. One of these old boys asked, “Just how tall are you”? I replied that I was about six-two, but gravity was starting to pull me down a little. The other gentleman replied that he had noticed, “As you get heavier, you also get a little shorter.” Those of you that know me, probably have noticed that I am a bit heavy. Like about sixty or seventy pounds heavy. And I thank you for not mentioning it to me. As these two old boys discussed this phenomenon, one mentioned that he had gone to school with a guy that was six-two and weighed about 220. I just wish I weighed 220. Anyway this guy went on a diet. About five years later, he

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With the busy fall hunting seasons I often wish I was able get more important updates worked into my weekly column. From deer to pheasants, ducks and geese – did I forget fall fishing? There’s just such a frantic pace of information and I guess that’s a good thing. Here are a few items that may be important to North Dakota hunters and anglers now and into the future. Fall Mule Deer Numbers Encouraging

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s fall mule deer survey indicated the population continues to recover in the badlands. Biologists counted 2,157 (1,958 in 2014) mule deer in the aerial survey which occurred in October. The buck-todoe ratio of 0.42 (0.50 in 2014) is similar to the long-term average of 0.43 bucks per doe, while the fawn-to-doe ratio of 0.84 (0.95 in 2014) is slightly below the long-term average of 0.90 fawns per doe. “The buck-to-doe ratio remains stable, and we had another year of good fawn production,” Game and Fish big game supervisor Bruce Stillings said. “Overall, the numbers are

ran into this friend. The guy had gone from 220 to 170. And he had grown from six-two to six-eleven! Six foot eleven inches! Had lost fifty pounds and stretched out another nine inches! I was going to call bull**** on that, but I am too kind. Carm sent me a note last night. They were visiting about tagging calves. They have a neighbor nicknamed Coondog. You people in Harding County are aware of this guy. Last spring Coondog was tagging a calf. And the mama cow didn’t take kindly to this. The calf was bellering and mama was bound and determined that Coondog was torturing this calf. She got the best of Coondog and ran him off. Well, Coondog decided he’d go grab a shovel and educate this cow. He’s kind of a cow whisperer. He said he took this long handled shovel out to whack this cow over the head. When he came to, the cow, calf, and shovel were gone. And so was one of his boots! Later, Dean

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Advanced automotive technologies and safe driving habits can help older motorists remain behind the wheel longer into their lives, according to two new studies by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. A record 36 million adults ages 65 and older drive in the United States, and this number is expected to increase substantially over the next decade. Recent AAA research has found that seniors who give up driving are almost two times more likely to experience depression and nearly five times as likely to enter a long-term care facility. “Permanently giving up the keys can have severe consequences for the health and mental wellbeing of older adults,” said Peter Kissinger, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s President and CEO. “New technologies and a focus on safe driving can help seniors remain behind the wheel for years to come.” The researchers examined 16 advanced vehicle technologies and determined that six of these

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■ Pierce Congregational Church ■ Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Peterson Pastor Maryschool; Wiggins11 a.m. 10 a.m. Sunday 11 a.m. Worship worship

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■ Sacred Heart Catholic Church Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass ■ Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ludlow, LCMC Sunday - Adult Bible Study at 3:45 p.m. and worship at 53 p.m., followed by potluck fellowship. Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time ■ Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen 614 N. Earling Miles City, MT 59330 (406) 234-4572 www.breakforthbiblechurch. com Bible Study meets every Wednesday night at Bowman County Public Library from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dakota Prairie Lutheran Parish: Dakota Prairie Lutheran Parish: ■ Bowman Lutheran - Worship ■ Bethany Lutheran, rural Rhame a.m.fellowship 10:30 a.m.9:30 - Coffee ■ Lebanon 11 a.m. - Lutheran Worship of

Amidon - Worship 8 a.m. ■ Bowman Lutheran a.m. - Worship ■ First9:30 Lutheran of Rhame 10:30 a.m. - 10:15 Sundaya.m. School Worship 2nd Wed., 9 p.m. Women's Bible study ■ Bethany Lutheran of Rhame Wed., Noon - Sack lunch Bible study Worship 9 a.m. over Swanson Wed.,Pastor 6 and 7Charles p.m. - 7th and 8th grade classes Scranton Lutheran ■■First Lutheran, Rhame Pastor Peterson 9:30 Mary a.m. - Worship 2 p.m., Thurs. - release time 701-275-6977 ■ Lebanon Lutheran, Amidon Sunday, June 22 - 8 a.m., St. 1st & 3rdWorship; Sundays 9:30 - 5 p.m. potluck and John’s a.m., Peace 6 p.m. worship Worship; 10:30 a.m., Special All other Sundays - 11 a.m. worship

Congregational Meeting, Peace Friday, June 27 - 8 p.m., AA, ■ Scranton Lutheran Parish Peace Church Sunday, Dec. 13 - 11 a.m. All Sunday, June 29 - 8 a.m., St. Congregation Worship at John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Peace (Children’sWorship Christmas Program) Wednesday, Dec. 16 - 7 p.m. Peace Council Meeting Friday, Dec. 18 - 8 p.m., AA, Peace Church Sunday, Dec. 20 - 9:30 a.m. Worship at Peace; 4 p.m. Candlelight Service at Haley Thursday, Dec. 24 – 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. Candlelight Service at Peace Sunday, Dec. 27 - 8 a.m. Worship at Haley; 9:30 p.m. Worship at Peace

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY BOWMAN COUNTY, for a 2006 Flink 10 Foot Hopper Sander and a 2006 Flink 14 Foot Hopper Sander. Sealed bids shall be received on or before the bid opening, which shall take place on January 5, 2016 at 1:30 PM, in the commission room, located on the lower level of the Bowman County Courthouse. Specifications may be obtained by contacting Neil Hofland, Bowman County Highway Superintendent, at 305 4th Street NE, or by calling 701-523-5843. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any defects therein. Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the county auditor at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 701-523-3130.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER NOVEMBER 27 and DECEMBER 4 & 11, 2015

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STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA COUNTY OF BOWMAN IN JUVENILE COURT SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE INTEREST OF A.M., a child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs. A.M., a minor child, Dion Mitchell, her father, Respondents. Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV00007 IN THE INTEREST OF K.S., a child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs. K.S., a minor child, Shannon Smith, father, Respondents. Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV00008 IN THE INTEREST OF D.H., a child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs. D.H., a minor child, Ty (unknown last name), father, Respondents. Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV00009 NOTICE OF HEARING

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-entitled cases are scheduled before the Honorable Dann Greenwood on December 15, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Stark County Courthouse, Dickinson, North Dakota. The purpose of said hearing is as follows: PERMANENCY HEARING RIGHT TO COUNSEL While you are not required to have legal counsel in this proceeding, you are entitled to legal counsel if you so desire. If you desire legal counsel and are unable without undue financial hardship to employ counsel, the Court, upon your request, will appoint legal counsel for you.

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If you wish to have counsel appointed for you, you must contact the Office of the Juvenile Court at the Stark County Courthouse, 51 3rd St. E, Suite 201, Dickinson, ND 58601, or by calling (701)227-3170 within three (3) days of the date of service of this Notice of Hearing. The hearing on this matter will proceed at the time and place scheduled Melissa Senn, Deputy, Clerk of Court PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER DECEMBER 11 & 18, 2015 NOTICE BOWMAN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING TO MEET NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN; that there will be a meeting of the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission Dec. 22, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Dakota Room of the Bowman County Courthouse. This meeting will include a Conditional Use application from Matt Koppinger to build a dwelling on the SW1/4SW1/4 of Section 12, Township 132 – Range 101. This tract contains approximately 4 Acres. The second order of business is that of a Conditional Use application from Cameron and Alacia Coates to build a dwelling on the SW1/4 NW1/4 Section 15 Township 131 - Range 102. This tract contains approximately 6.5 Acres. Dated at Bowman this 8th day of December, 2015. Rory M. Teigen, Administrator Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER DECEMBER 11, 18 & 25, 2015

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER DECEMBER 11, 2015 Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on October 20, 2015 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Mike Sondeland, Darrell West, Chuck Whitney, Chuck Headley, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, Todd Hofland, Bryce Martin, Kevin Bucholz, Larry Fischer, Stacy McGee, Marcus Fischer and Jon Brosz. Absent: Darren Limesand President James called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Motion by Whitney, second by West to approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: #8762-8777; Voided Checks: #8677 &8660; Direct Deposit: $31,371.28; Bills: Art Johnson $79.07, A2Z Printing $76.21, Bowman Glass $529.50, Consolidated Telecom $1,443.06, Glenn Wagner $225.00, Heick’s Services $175.00, Mathew Bender $232.77, Prairie Mt. Electric $107.45, Sadowsky and Wild $200.00, Slope Electric $1,180.00, Southwest Medical Clinic $270.00, Valli Info Systems $25.00, Verizon Wireless $612.53, VISA $929.15, Wayne Wagner $225.00, and Workforce Safety and Insurance $250.00. MCGEE: Resolution #2016-M-5: This resolution establishes vector and street light service charges to take effect January 2016. This does not change the rate; it simply changes where the funds are dispersed to. The revenue generated by the $1 fee that has been collected will be dispersed as follows: Vector and street lights will each receive 50 cents per month, per utility bill. Motion by Whitney, second by West to approve Resolution #2016 M-5 Vector and Street light charges. RCV= all aye, MC. Resolution #2016-W/S-10: This resolution establishes water, sewer, and SUR Service Charges to take effect January 2016. Water rates will go up 50 cents per 1,000 gallons of water; the bulk water rate will stay the same. The sewer rate for the first 7,000 gallons used will remain the same; the overage will be 60 cents per 1,000 gallons, which is a rate increase of 10 cents. The SUR charge will remain the same. Motion by Whitney, second by Sondeland to approve Resolution #2016 W/S-10 establishing water, sewer, and sur charge rates. RCV= all aye, MC. Thanksgiving Friday: McGee asked if the City Hall office could be closed on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The Commission was in approval of office staff using one of their vacation days to close the office. HOFLAND: Dept. Head Report: Street crew has been busy sweeping streets. MASON: Dept. Head Report: Mason said all the point repairs have made in the sewer lines and PEI will start the first of November to work on manhole covers and sewer lining. Residents will be notified by block to not use water where they will be working. The new telemetry system is up and working. Generator Hookup: The commission gave Mason the approval to go ahead with the generator hookups for one well and lift stations with an estimated cost of $14,000.00. The funds will come out of the water fund #6010 and the budget will be amended. CHIEF HEADLEY: 1st Street Residence: Headley stated the residents on 1st Street that were cited for Personal Property Nuisance are in compliance. Headley said they appeared in court and have cleaned up their property very nicely. The other property owners that were cited for personal property nuisance are to show just cause to the municipal court why things that have not been taken care of on November 4, 2015. Headley confronted the individual that was sleeping in his car on 1st Street. When asked why the he was doing it,

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Inc. Lastin Scha ND L Nelso Newb North neer Rand egals $855. his reply was he was waiting for Clinic his son to get out of bed. ply $ The commission asked Allen will $142. do research for ordinances on Bank loitering and see what other cit- HOFL ies have. Dept. BROSZ: bage 2015 Safe Routes to School Proj- winch ect: The ND DOT held the bid for a letting for the 2015 Safe Routes MASO to School project and the appar- Dept. ent low bidder is T-Zack Con- show crete, Inc. of Le Center, MN in the holes amount of $240,638.00. spray The city’s share is estimated ers a to be $64,638.00. The federal this T funds obligated for this project the c shall not exceed 80.93% of the total eligible project cost up to a notify maximum of $176,000.00. Mo- will b tion by Whitney, second by West len w to approve the bid submitted by nounc Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. in the ing re amount of $240,638.00 for the letting 2015 Safe Routes to School Proj- be co is wo ect. RCV= all aye, MC. Slip Lining: PEI’s will be here and October 26th to start cleaning minim manholes and slip lining on No- CHIE Mosb vember 4. Revolving Water and Sewer from Grant Round: Brosz will keep Head our projects in the grant pool, cle pa last year our proposed projects funer ranked 150th and 172th on their depar list because our water rates are traffic too low. (Our dollars per year per gency user is too low.) neral Golf Course Road Grant Appli- Gate cation: The Commission felt we dents should decline on doing this grant een. application due to the cost. The ALLE cost estimate for asphalt last year Halle was $935,000.00. lease Northside Addition Drainage Proj- felt th ect Contracts: Brosz presented to be the Agreement for Drainage Im- that h provement between Steve Beyafter lund Construction, Inc. and City by W of Bowman. Motion by West, allow second by Sondeland to sign the lando agreement between City of Bowman and Steve Beylund Con- Halle Engin struction. RCV= all aye, MC. 2017 Safe Routes to School all ay Grant: Allen asked the commis- Jame sion if they would like to plan to the m apply for this grant, the applica- can s tion must be in by December Bowm 2015. Whitney would like to put mit: Limes this on hold. pool MARCUS FISCHER: Access and Agreement Ease- RCV= ment: Fischers purchased prop- Gene erty and would like to put in an tion approach that will cross the city Whitn bike path, beginning at the inter- to the section of the north side of 4th the am Street NW and the West side the a of North Main Street, along the all ay North side of said street. Steve DOER Wild prepared an Agreement PACE and Access Easement at James is req request because of the safety is- ed fu sues and the stability of the bike Motio path. Due to the cost of this ap- West proach, Fischer is thinking of funds having an approach south of $10,0 Joe Mihulka’s property on North Indus Main Street, but still would like Doerr to request this approach ease- of th ment. Fischer and Hofland will ity St come to an agreement on the She North Main Street approach he meeti wants. This alternate approach WHIT will not go through the bike path. Motion by Sondeland, second by Disea West to enter into an agreement sente with Marcus and Mary Fischer for more an Access and Agreement Ease- the q ment near the intersection of the Boom north side of 4th St NW and West secon side of North Main Street. RCV= rize W remo all aye, MC. city tr 4:45 PM APPOINTMENT Scheduled Appointment: Jack- or les son did not appear for his request Job D job de to obtain a liquor license. garba WHITNEY Theodore Roosevelt Express- JAME way Meeting: Whitney inquired if Summ the city should be present at the ford C 11/9/15 meeting on the Theodore morro Roosevelt Expressway. James al Ide said she will get in touch with Cal will b Klewin to see if they want the City comm at the meeting. dle th Motion by Whitney, second by Watfo Sondeland to approve the bills, speak 10/6/15 Meeting Minutes and the Grafto August 2015 Financials as pre- KARL sented. RCV= all aye, MC. Siren Motion by Whitney, second by a sho West to adjourn the meeting at Head 5:02 pm. RCV= all aye, MC. tric a board Lyn James, President Motio ATTEST: by W Peggy Allen, Financial Auditor 10/20 2015 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MC. Motio DECEMBER 11, 2015 Whitn at 4:5 Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on RCV= November 3, 2015 at City Hall Lyn J at 4:00 PM. ATTE Present: Lyn James, Darren Pegg Limesand, Mike Sondeland, Darrell West, Chuck Whitney, Chuck Headley, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, BOW Todd Hofland, Teran Doerr, Kevin Bucholz, Julie Lockert and Karla Germann (via cell phone.) Mi President James called the meet- Com ing to order at 4:00 pm. Motion Nove by West, second by Limesand to approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Prese Checks: #8778 – 8813; Direct Limes Deposit: $24,850.01; Voided rell W Checks: #8779, #8660; Bills: Art Johnson $79.07; Advanced Business Methods $379.16, Aurora Keppler $800.00, Bill Mason $243.00, Bowman Auto Parts $579.27, BCDC $10,740.20, Bowman County Pioneer FOR $300.00, Bowman Lions Club $300.00, Bowman Park and Rec $363.03, Bowman Sales and T Service $29.60, Brosz Engineering $24,125.00, Cashway Building Center $22.03, CNHA Capitol D $250.67, Coyle Electric $817.23, Dakota Dust-Tex $81.05, Dales Tire and Retreading $2,675.88, EIDO Connect $70.00, Farmers Union $1,711.55, Hawkins,

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Inc. $2,310.83, KPOK $40.00, Lasting Visions $50.00, Marsha Schaff $225.00, MDU $6,964.69, ND League of Cities $240.00, Nelson International $146.69, Newby’s Ace Hardware $98.65, Northwest Tire $277.67, Pioneer Trails Museum $2,872.50, Randy’s Welding $356.90, SBM $855.77, Southwest Medical Clinic $32.00, SW Auto Supply $88.14, Trucks of Bismarck $142.69, VISA $183.78 and WEX Bank $3,569.67. HOFLAND: Dept. Head Report: Volvo garbage truck had the cable on the winch break and they are waiting for a replacement. MASON: Dept. Head Report: The crew showed up to renovate the manholes and then they will start spraying their coating. Slip liners are supposed to show up this Thursday. Mason thinks that the construction company will notify the residents when they will be working in their area. Allen will put a public service announcement on the radio advising residents of the project and letting them know that they will be contacted when the contractor is working in their neighborhood and they will be asked to use minimal sewer. CHIEF HEADLEY: Mosbrucker Funeral: Kulseth from the funeral home contacted Headley about emergency vehicle parking for Paul Mosbrucker’s funeral on Friday. The police department will try to handle the traffic to allow for all area emergency service vehicles in the funeral procession. Gate Night: No reports of incidents on gate night or Halloween. ALLEN: Halleck Mine Landowner Release Form: Whitney said Brosz felt there were issues that need to be attended to. Hofland stated that he felt everything was okay after project completion. Motion by Whitney, second by West to allow President James to sign the landowner release form for the Halleck Mine project with Brosz Engineering’s approval. RCV= all aye, MC. Brosz contacted James via text message during the meeting and said that James can sign off on it. Bowman Rotary Sports Pool Permit: Motion by Mike, second by Limesand to approve the sports pool permit for Bowman Rotary. RCV= all aye, MC. General Ledger Balance: Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to make an adjustment to the general ledger balance in the amount of $856.68 to balance the accounting program. RCV= all aye, MC. DOERR: PACE Resolution Funding: She is requesting $10,000 in budgeted funds for the PACE program. Motion by Whitney, second by West to release the 2015 pace funds to BCDC in the amount of $10,000.00. RCV= all aye, MC. Industrial Park Feasibility Study: Doerr will hand deliver a copy of the Industrial Park Feasibility Study to each commissioner. She will put together a special meeting with the consultant. WHITNEY Diseased Trees: Whitney presented another quote to remove more dead and diseased trees, the quote was from Waddington Boom Truck. Motion by Whitney, second by Sondeland to authorize Waddington Boom Truck to remove more dead and diseased city trees in the amount of $2,000 or less. RCV= all aye, MC. Job Descriptions: Whitney made job descriptions for the street and garbage guys. JAMES Summit: James will go to Watford City and then to Grafton tomorrow for the Red River Regional Ideas to Actions Summit. She will be on a panel to discuss our communities and how they handle things. Brent Sanford from Watford City will be their keynote speaker. A2ES is flying them to Grafton. KARLA GERMANN (Via Phone) Sirens: Rec Center siren has a short in the electrical board. Headley will contact Coyle Electric about checking the electrical board. Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to approve the bills, 10/20/15 minutes and September 2015 Financials. RCV= all aye, MC. Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney, to adjourn the meeting at 4:55 pm. RCV= all aye, MC. RCV= all aye. Lyn James, President ATTEST: Peggy Allen, Financial Auditor PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER DECEMBER 11, 2015 Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on November 17, 2015 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Mike Sondeland, Darrell West, Chuck Whitney, Chuck

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Headley, Peggy Allen, Todd Hofland, Emily Bostyan, Kevin Bucholz, Teran Doerr, Ken Silha, Julie Lockert, Jud Seaman, and Duane Bowman. President James called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Motion by West, second by Whitney to approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: #8814-8842; Voided Checks: #8779, 103246; Salaries: $25,050.67; Bills: Postmaster $378.00, BCDC $1,000.00, Art Johnson $35.94, Bowman Auto Parts $109.63, Brosz Engineering $100.00, Carmel Cleaners $87.12, Consolidated Telecom $1,332.32, Country Media $42.30, Dacotah Paper $141.20, Dakota Farm Equipment $2,200.00, Fallon County Treasurer $5,223.00, Fidelity Security Life $221.44, Heick’s Services $175.00, Heick’s Services $309.75, John Deere Financial $46.88, Ken’s Super Value $30.46, Lexis Nexis $321.31, Lyn James $69.00, One Call Concepts $30.80, Pen Soft $599.00, Sadowsky and Wild $200.00, Sanitation Products $435.36, Slope Electric $1,066.00, SBM $111.11, Valli Info Systems $25.00, Verizon Wireless $550.40, VISA $19.95, Brosz Engineering $902.50, JK Excavation and Construction $73,500.00. HOFLAND: Dept. Head Report: The street crew has been cleaning the city drains, the salt is ordered for winter snowy/icy streets and they have been helping out with the sewer project. MASON: Dept. Head Report: PEC is working on the manholes. They will start slip lining at Oases on Wednesday and start on the park on Friday. They fixed another main break in the City Park 12’ from the last break. CHIEF HEADLEY: Dept. Head Report: Headley stated his department had 19 cases of camper removal noncompliance, but since they were given notice, most have complied. The 2011 Chevy Impala is having transmission problems and is going to Sax Motors be looked at and is still under warranty. MCGEE Renew Refuse Contracts: The Cities of Scranton and Marmarth have renewed their contracts with the City of Bowman for 5 years. On December 14, Whitney and Hofland will go to Rhame to review the contract with the Rhame City Commission. Motion by Whitney, second by West to authorize McGee and James to sign the refuse contracts for Scranton and Marmarth. RCV= all aye, MC. Holiday Health Fair: McGee asked the commission if they would allow the employees to attend the SWHC Holiday Health Fair because the city needs to have two wellness programs attended by employees in order to keep the discounted health insurance. Motion by Whitney, second by Sondeland to authorize our employees and commissioners to participate in the Community Holiday Health Fair on Dec. 10 at no cost to the employees or commissioners; the City will cover the $25 cost per employee/commissioner. RCV= all aye, MC. Christmas Eve Day: McGee asked the commission if the employees could have Christmas Eve Day off because historically it’s so slow. The County gave their employees the day off. Motion by West, second by Sondeland to allow the city employees to take the 24th and 25th off without taking a vacation day. RCV= West and James - yes, Whitney, Limesand, and Sondeland - no. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand that the employees work until noon on the 24th and if they wish, they can take a ½ a vacation day and allow the City Hall to be closed. RCV= all aye, MC. City Hall Office Position: Melinda Lynch was hired and will start Dec. 1, and will work 8 to 10 hours a week and she will work two full days if Allen needs. McGee’s twins are coming home this weekend and will return to her full schedule at City Hall in March. McGee can remote her computer from home and still do payroll, etc. from home. BOSTYAN: Bostyan requested the 2015 budgeted funds in the amount of $2,000 for the Bowman Chamber of Commerce. Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to release the 2015 budgeted funds to the Bowman Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $2,000.00. RCV= all aye, MC. DOERR: Feasibility Study: Doerr attended a meeting with the County today regarding the Industrial Park Feasibility Study. The County is still undecided if they are willing to expend funds for this project. The County would like to wait for an informational meeting with the public to be held and have the residents input. The county will meet again on November 25 at 9:00 am to make their decision. The airport authority is waiting for a decision and needs to know by

PUBLIC NOTICE

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December 17, 2015

The Meeting of the Southwestern District Board of Health will be held Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 3:30 in Sodbuster Room at Elks in Dickinson, ND The meeting is open to the public.

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Nov. 25th. Whitney feels there is going to be a lot of additional costs. In Doerr’s research, she was told that to build on this type of land to expect a 5% increase as per engineers. The county may retain the gravel under the runway. There are no plans to build on the wet lands. The BCDC is asking the City for $1.85 million in infrastructure. If the City expended funds for this project, this property would be annexed into the city and would receive property tax benefits, it would protect the growth of the city as far as zoning, they would have to follow our zoning codes, and there would be an oversight board (City and County Commissioners would be on). Motion by Whitney, second by West to have a special meeting on Nov. 25th at 9:00 am at the Bowman County Courthouse in conjunction with the County Commissioners. RCV= all aye, MC. The Bowman County Development Corporation will have a public forum meeting on the proposed Industrial Park on 11/24/15 at 7:00 pm at City Hall. ALLEN: EIG Rescue Pumper Grant: The ND trust Lands approved an energy impact grant for the purchase of a rescue pumper for the fire department. The commission needs to sign off on whether they feel the fire department will be able to use these funds within the next two years. Limesand said the fire department feels they can get the funds necessary to pay for the rest of the pumper. Motion by Whitney, second by Sondeland to authorize James on behalf of the commission to sign the letter of intent for the Energy Impact Grant for the Fire Department equipment purchase. RCV= all aye except Limesand abstained, MC. Purchase of Two Relinquished Properties: Allen was approached by the County Auditor to see if the City would be interested in purchasing two properties that the County acquired by tax deed. The County did not receive any interest at their sale on these properties today and since the City has specials on the property, the city has the next option to purchase these properties at a negotiated price. Allen asked the City Attorney his opinion on purchasing this property and he felt it would be more of a liability than an asset due to the condition of the property and advised against the purchase. Motion by Limesand , second by West to decline the offer to purchase two properties offered by the County. RCV= all aye, MC. JAMES: Hwy 85 Meeting: James gave a report on the meeting that she and three County Commissioners attended regarding Highway 85 from I-94 to the Watford City bypass. WHITNEY Garbage Compactor: Whitney will bring a cost estimate to survey and estimates for doing a garbage compactor. He is proposing the east part of the city lots south of the joint shop. Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to approve the bills and the 11/3/15 meeting minutes. RCV= all aye, MC. Motion by Sondeland, second by Whitney to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 pm. RCV= all aye, MC. Lyn James, President ATTEST: Peggy Allen, Financial Auditor PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER DECEMBER 11, 2015

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO REPEAL STATE BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TITLE 48 AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TITLE 48.1

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NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PUBLIC NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON DRAFT PERMIT FOR MODIFICATION OF A SOLID WASTE FACILITY UNDER THE NORTH DAKOTA SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES FACILITY NAME: Little Missouri Special, Inc. – Permit 0357 (formerly known as Petrocomp, a Division of D&M Water, Inc.) APPLICANT: Dale Leivestad, D&M Solutions, Inc., P.O. Box 848, Baker, MT 59313 BACKGROUND: The North Dakota Department of Health (Department) received a request from Little Missouri Special Waste Landfill (LMS) for a permit modification to vertically expand the existing landfill cell. LMS is proposing to change the landfill closure slopes from the currently permitted 15% to a maximum of 25%. The proposed change would add approximately an additional 60,500 cubic yards of waste disposal capacity to the existing permitted landfill area. Also associated with this modification is a change in the name of the corporation that owns the facility (Permittee). The proposed modification will change the final closed slopes, the final height, and total waste in the landfill. The proposal will not affect surface water flow patterns or quantities. The modification

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

relating to the Practice of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

State Board of Examiners on SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology

will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code Title 11.

Sanford South University 1700 South University Dr. 4th Floor Conference Rm Fargo, ND Tues., Jan. 5, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (or sooner if there is no public input on these rules.)

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will not affect leachate generation. LMS is regulated by the Department under Permit 0357 and is located west of Marmarth in the N1/2 of Section 8, Township 130N, Range 106W, Bowman County. The facility will continue to be used for the long-term disposal of special waste consisting primarily of oilfield exploration and production (E&P) wastes. The Department believes that a permit which meets the requirements of the North Dakota Solid Waste Management Rules and is protective of human health and the environment can be issued to Little Missouri Special, Inc. and has prepared a Draft Permit for public review and comment. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND HEARING As required by Section 33-2003.1-03 of the North Dakota Administrative Code, the Draft Permit will be available for public review and comment for thirty (30) days following publication of the Public Notice. The public comment period begins December 11, 2015 and ends January 11, 2016. During that period any interested person may submit

written comments and request a public hearing by stating the nature of the specific issues to be raised. A fifteen (15) day notice will be provided before any hearing is scheduled. The North Dakota Department of Health will consider all comments prior to taking any action on the permit. Comments, questions and written communication should be directed to: Scott A. Radig, P.E., Director North Dakota Department of Health Division of Waste Management 918 East Divide Avenue, 3rd Floor Bismarck, ND 58501-1947 The Draft Permit and Permit Application are available for review during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Waste Management, 918 East Divide Avenue, 3rd Floor, Bismarck, ND. A copy of this Public Notice is also on the Department’s website at: http://www.ndhealth.gov Anyone requiring special access or accommodations to review the Draft Permit may contact the Department at 701-328-5166.

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO REPEAL AND REPLACE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

relating to the North Dakota Department Of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Program

relating to the North Dakota Dept. of Agriculture Mediation Service

will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Administrative Code.

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Andrea Bowman – Agricultural Agent Amy Lick – Family Consumer Science Agent Sydnee Kidd – Administrative Assistant 104 1st St. NW Suite #7 | Bowman, ND 58623 Phone: 701-523-5271 | Fax: 701-523-4911 E-mail: ndsu.bowman.extension@ndsu.edu NDSU is an equal opportunity institution.

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Wrestlers grapple with some of the best By SARAH MARTIAN For the Pioneer

The Sidney Eagle wrestling tournament was held this past weekend. Friday was the dual tournaments followed by Individual wrestling Friday evening which continued into Saturday. The dual tournament was divided into pools determined by the size of the school. Bowman County was in Pool B. The first dual was against Glascow, Mont. Bowman County won over Glascow 40-36. The second dual was against Williston where Bowman County lost 21-40. Bowman County finished the dual tournament in 4th place after a very close dual against Baker 30-32. There were 22 teams participating in the Sidney wrestling tournament this year. These teams include the top teams from Montana, a few teams from North Dakota and guest teams that are invited to come to Sidney from out of state. The out of state teams that came this year were from Lake Stevens Washington and Post Falls Idaho. These teams brought a high level of competi-

tion to the wrestling mat. Bowman County finished with three place winners for the tournament. DJ Martian finished in 3rd at 103#, Alex Madrigal in

■Victory at the Sidney Tournament

Upcoming Matches Hometown Dual vs. New Town Eagles | Dec. 11 Bowman Rotary Tournament | Dec. 12 Hometown Dual | Dec. 15

4th at 113# and Sterling Lee in 7th at 170#.. There was also a Junior Varsity Tournament held. Placing in this was Jacoby Mattern 2nd, Tyson Mattern 4th and Tristen Peterson 6th. Matches for the tournament 103# DJ Martian: Martian won by fall in:51 over Alejandro Madrid (Billings Senior). - Jake Bennett (Lake Stevens, WA) won by fall over Martian in:53. - Martian won by a 5-4

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Alex Madrigal of Bowman County won in the 113-pound weight class during last weekend’s wrestling tournament in Sidney, Mont. (Photo courtesy Chris Peterson) decision over Bridger Lamb (Billings Skyview) - 3rd Place Match - Martian won by fall over Christian Dean (Sidney) in 2:04. 113# Alex Madrigal: Madrigal won by fall over Glory Konecny (Billings Skyview) in 3:23. - Madrigal won by a 10-9 decision over Jordan

Grimm (Post Falls, ID) - Ben Stortz (Dawson County) won by fall over Madrigal in 3:34 - Madrigal won by fall over Riley Headland (Lake Stevens, WA) in 4:59 - 3rd Place Match - Matt Reyling (Glasgow) won by major decision over Madrigal 8-0. 126# Cole Schmalz: Peter Folk (Minot) won by major decision 9-1 over Schmalz. - Ty Zehms (Custer County) won by decision 3-1 over Schmalz. 132# Jacob Ruggles: Brennan Vies (Billings Senior) won by fall over Ruggles. - Danny Maciel (Billings Skyview) won by major decision 14-1 over Ruggles. 132# Clayton Mattern: Brady Gorder (Sidney) won by a 6-0 decision over Mattern. - Mathew Meschke (Dickinson) won by 3-1 decision Mattern. 152# Lane Jeffers: Dalton Herbst (Baker) won by 10-3 decision over Jeffers. - Jake Waterson (Billings Skyview) won by 6-3 decision over Lane Jeffers. 152# Kamrin Madrigal: Coleton Kazmierzak (Post Falls) won by major decision 19-5 over Madrigal.

- Justin Zier (Hardin) won by major decision 13-2 over Madrigal. 170# Sterling Lee: Lee won by a 2-1 decision over Andrew Craft (Baker). - Michael Soler (Lake Stevens, WA) won by fall over Lee (Bowman) in :56. - Lee won by fall over Rodney Tuttle (Poplar) in 2:40. - Quincy Stormer (Circle) won by an 8-6 decision over Lee. - 7th Place Match - Sterling Lee won by a 6-3 decision over Sergio Perez (Williston). Junior Varsity Results: 103# Jacoby Mattern: Mattern won by fall over Aaron (Sidney) in 1:36. Mattern won by tech fall over Ean Larson (Killdeer) 23-8. Mattern won by fall in 2:36 over Davian Rios (Minot). Mattern won by fall in 1:59 over Josh Aisenberg (Sidney). Championship match: Mattern fell to Brayden Ard (Billings Senior) in :46. 113# Mattern: Mattern fell to Dalton Lecoe (Baker) in 1:17. Mattern won by fall over Quinton Blair (Forsyth) in :30. Mattern won by fall in 1:12 over Sam Goodman (Minot). Mattern won by fall in :30

over Josh Aisenberg (Sidney). 3rd Place Match: Mattern lost in a 5-2 decision against Dalton Lecoe (Baker). 205# Beau Jeffers: Jeffers won by fall in 1:31 over Tristen (Sidney). Jeffers lost to Seth Kelley (Minot) in a 7-5 decision. Jeffers fell to Jesse Murdoch (Hardin) in 3:13. 205#: Tristen Peterson: Peterson won by fall in 3:53 over Blake Putnam (Minot). Peterson fell to Jesse Murdoch (Hardin) in 1:03. Peterson fell to Danny Eder (Poplar) in 1:12. 5th Place match: Peterson fell to Jose Jordan (Williston) in 2:29. The Bowman County JH wrestlers competed at the■■ W Williston JH tournamentReg on Saturday. Placing were. No 1st: Sam Rodakowski andare e Nate Boehm. 2nd: Tuckerthe 2 Strand & Mitch Stuber.Fish Gam 3rd: John LaFlamme. Hometown matches aremen coming up starting Dec.fishi 11. Bowman County wres- In tlers are scheduled to dualvisit New Town Eagles. Sat-webs urday Dec. 12 will be theexte Bowman Rotary and Tues-ques day Dec. 15 will be another So hometown dual. Come outulati and show your support for · the Bowman County wres-pole ing. tlers. ing both occu

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Night Hawks open wrestling season with 2 dual wins By Sheldon Christenson For the Pioneer

The Night Hawks opened their 2015-16 season with victories over the Standing Rock Warriors and the New SalemAlmont Holsteins. In their first match they downed the Warriors 69-12 and were benefitted by seven Warrior forfeits. As is usually the case with the Warriors they were undermanned with only seven wrestlers available. In potentially the most competitive match was Night Hawk Colbey Steeke and the Warrior’s Steven Harrison at the 285 lb. weight class. Steeke finished fifth at the state tourney last season at 220 and Harrison was fourth at 285. Colbey took care of business quick with a first period pin. Colbey was moved up one weight class as he will normally wrestle at 220. The New Salem-Almont ey, match was a little closer as the Nighthawks won that match by a 51-22 count. The Nighthawks only benefitted from three forfeits. The Nighthawks recorded five pins in this match but three of them were under one minute. Hettinger-Scranton 69, Standing Rock 12 106: Mason Defoe, HS, forfeit 113: Kyle Burwick, HS, fall Reece Harrison, 1:42 120: Carlos Martinez, HS, forfeit 126: Chris Fisher, HS, forfeit

132: Shad Agard, SR, fall Braden Kline, 4:30 138: Ty Warbis, HS, dec. Dominic Harrison, 11-7 145: Alec Andress, HS fall Delany Lester, 2:46 152: Ben Dalley, HS, forfeit 160: Logan Lachowitzer, HS, fall Justin Fox, 1:29 170: Issac Anderson, HS, forfeit 182: Kobe Murphy, SR, fall Andrew Sulzman, 2:25 195: Paul Abrahamson, HS, forfeit 220: Mack Buckmier, HS, forfeit Hwt: Colbey Steeke, HS, fall Steven Harrison, 1:27 Hettinger-Scranton 51, New Salem-Almont 22 106: Mason Defoe, HS, forfeit 113: Kyle Burwick, HS, dec. Chauncey Dittus, 7-4 120: Josh Irwin, NSA, dec. Carlos Martinez, 3-0 126: Braden Kline, HS, fall Tyler Selzer, 1:21 132: Chris Fisher, HS, fall Dallas Holland, :32 138: Ty Warbis, HS, forfeit 145: Alec Andress, HS, fall Lane Doll, :39 152: Cullen Seeger, NSA, dec. Logan Lachowitzer, 9-4 160: Noah Theil, NSA, maj. dec. Ben Dalley, 11-2 170: Issac Anderson, HS, fall Andrew Morman, :46 182: Shane Forester, NSA, fall Andrew Sulzman, :24 195: Paul Abrahamson, HS, forfeit 220: Colbey Steeke, HS, fall Jordan Erfle, 2:15 Hwt: H. Holland, NSA, fall Sam Urwiller, :56

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The first 6 to submit a finished puzzle will receive a winter beanie with the Pioneer’s logo, 2 tickets to the Bowman Theater and an autographed copy of Kat Perkins’s Christmas album!

Bring in your finished crossword puzzle to the Pioneer’s office or mail to PO Box F, Bowman, ND 58623, along with your name and phone number DEADLINE TO ENTER IS DEC. 21

Happy Holidays from the Pioneer!

GAME AND FISH NEWS ■■ Winter Fishing Regulations

North Dakota anglers are encouraged to refer to the 2014-16 North Dakota Fishing Guide or the State Game and Fish Department’s website for winter fishing regulations. In addition, anglers can visit the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov, for an extensive list of fishing questions and answers. Some winter fishing regulations include: · A maximum of four poles is legal for ice fishing. However, when fishing a water body where both open water and ice occur at the same time,

an angler is allowed a maximum of four poles, of which no more than two poles can be used in open water. · Tip-ups are legal, and each tip-up is considered a single pole. · There is no restriction on the size of the hole in the ice while fishing. When a hole larger than 10 inches in diameter is left in the ice, the area in the immediate vicinity must be marked with a natural object. See regulations for more information. · It is only legal to release fish back into the water immediately after they are caught. Once a

fish is held in a bucket or on a stringer, they can no longer be legally released in any water. · It is illegal to catch fish and transport them in water. · It is illegal to leave fish, including bait, behind on the ice. · Depositing or leaving any litter or other waste material on the ice or shore is illegal. · Any dressed fish to be transported, if frozen, must be packaged individually. Anglers are not allowed to freeze fillets together in one large block. Two fillets count as one fish.

Physicians coming to Bowman, ND! Dr. Benjamin Krogh

Dr. Krogh will begin providing services at Southwest Healthcare Services beginning January 1, 2016. He is a graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Family Practice Residency training at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO. Dr. Krogh is Board Certified in Family Practice and has practiced rural Family Medicine for many years in both Utah and North Dakota. He has a special interest in clinic care for general family practice and pediatrics in particular, although he sees patients of all ages. He enjoys developing long-term relationships with his patients and getting to know them well. Dr. Krogh is married and has 6 children. Along with spending time with his family, he has interest in outdoor sports including fly fishing, camping, hunting, biking and skiing.

Dr. Matthew Feller

Dr. Feller is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine. He is a graduate of Columbia University in both undergraduate school and Medical School and completed his Residency at Albert Einstein University in the Bronx, NY. He managed his own private practice in Internal Medicine in New Jersey for 30 years. Dr. Feller was very interested in working in western North Dakota and about a year ago began working in Watford City. He has fallen in love with North Dakota and would like to make it his new home.

In the last year he has worked ER & Hospital so he is very excited to join us here in Bowman and have the opportunity to have a clinic practice once again. Dr. Feller will see all patients but he has a special interest in managing chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, COPD, Chronic Kidney Disease and other chronic illnesses.

Dr. Jonathan Rosenfield

Dr. Rosenfield will be covering for a short period of time Dec. 15-24 at Southwest Medical Clinic and in our ER. He studied at Windsor University School of Medicine to earn his doctorate degree. He graduated from his residency program in June of 2015 and joined Aurora Clinic shortly after.

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Senate passes act making bison national mammal Sen. John Hoeven announced last week that the United States Senate unanimously passed the National Bison Legacy Act, legislation he introduced with Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) that designates the American bison as the national mammal of the United States. The National Bison Legacy Act recognizes the historical, cultural and economic significance of the bison, which is the largest land mammal in America. Many Native American tribes revere the bison as a sacred and spiritual symbol of their heritage. “The bison, like the bald eagle, has for many years been a symbol of America for its strength, endurance and dignity, reflecting the pioneer spirit of America,” Hoeven said. “It makes sense for this

noble animal to serve as our national mammal. The National Bison Legacy Act recognizes the important cultural and economic role the bison has played in our history, in North Dakota and across our nation.”

More than 40 million bison once roamed across most of North America. But by the late 1800s, fewer than one thousand bison remained. The species is acknowledged as the first American conservation success story,

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Montana concealed weapon permit information Submitted by Sheriff Harbaugh Though the last several years many questions have arose around the concealed weapon permits and laws in the state of Montana. I would like to inform individuals on key points and laws pertaining to this. Concealed weapon permits (CWP) have been around for many years in Montana. In late 2008, Fallon County, like many other counties in Montana, saw a huge spike in permit applications due to the presidential election and the public worried about new gun laws affecting their Second Amendment right to bear arms. By Montana law the definition of a concealed weapon is one (weapon) that is, “wholly or partially covered by clothing or wearing apparel of the person carrying or bearing the weapon”. Even with the CWP there are several places you may not carry concealed and they are: • School buildings • Buildings owned or leased by federal, state or local government • Financial institutions

• Any place where alcoholic beverages are sold, dispensed or consumed. Applications for CWP can be found and printed off at falloncounty.net under the Sheriff’s Office tab or they can be picked up in person at the Fallon County Sheriff’s Office. Some initial permit requirements when applying are: • Must be a resident of Montana for at least six months (also as a resident of the county applying in) • Citizen of the United States • 18 years of age or older Many states reciprocate with Montana’s CWP and some do not. (For more information on that you can visit: www.gunlawguide.com.) The application process requires a background check and once that is completed the sheriff’s office calls individuals to come in and complete the rest of the process. Fallon County Sheriff’s Office charges $50 for the first four years and renewed permits are $25 for every four years after that. The approximate time for this process at this time is two to four weeks.

Per Montana law, there are several crimes and elements that can keep an applicant from acquiring a permit. Concealed Weapon Permits can be revoked per the Sheriff at any time during or after the application process. I would like to leave you with a thought while applying for a CWP. Many people believe because they are a concealed weapon carrier that perpetrators will just lay down and give up. This is quite the contrary. If you are not well prepared and willing too use your weapon in a life or death situation, then don’t pull it out. Perpetrators will take your weapon from you and use it on you. Repetitive training and practice with a weapon that you are familiar with along with a don’t give up attitude and a will to win in a battle will give you the best preparation possible. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to a Concealed Weapon Permit or the process, please don’t hesitate to call the Fallon County Sheriff’s Office at 406-778-2879. Thank you and be safe.

Christmas Wishes Help families in Fallon County who cannot afford gifts for their children this Christmas through the Christmas Wishes Program. The Christmas Wishes Program is sponsored by Fallon County Rec Department and Gamma Beta Sorority. Donations of any amount can be made to the Christmas Wishes account at the Bank of Baker, anytime before Christmas. Donations will be used to buy families clothing and toys so no child will wake up without a present Christmas morning. If you would like more information, please call 406-778-3152.

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O’Fallon Community Choir Christmas Concert The O’Fallon Community Choir presented their 37th annual Christmas Concert Dec. 6 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Baker. The Choir is under the direction of Debbi Jo Varner with Melissa Rost on the piano. The Choir also performed at Fallon Medical Complex Long Term Care Nov. 30 and Superior Care Villa Dec. 2. A wide variety of music was performed by the Choir this season. Following are the chosen selections: “Gloria Fanfare” by Jerry Estes; “Born ‘Neath a Star” by Cynthia Gray; “Come Follow That Star” by Nancy Price and Don Besig; “An American Christmas Portrait” by Roger Emerson - soloists Karol Zachmann and Jon Smits; “What Can I Bring” by Russ Borchardt and Stan Pethel; “The Memory of Christmas” by Lloyd Larson; “Still the Holiest Night/Still, Still, Still/O Holy Night” arr. Philip Kern; “A Christmas Celebration” arr. by Warren Barker; “Merry Christmas To Us All” by Carl Strommen.

Choir members are Traci Bruha, Sam Castleberry, Elsie Efta, Tim Efta, Lisa Espeland, Isabelle Jacobsen, Raenette Kendall, Tom Kendall, Barb Klang, Karen Losing. Wayne Mangold, Harold Miller, Don Nygaard, Jasmine Qualley, Lorena Qualley, Brian Rustad, Keith Rustad, Jerry Schell, Brenda Schweigert, Dale Schweigert. Jon Smits, Samantha Smits, Rolph Tunby, Debbie Veroye, Karol Zachmann and Steve Zachmann. This year the O’Fallon Community Choir honored Father Tobin for his years of support he has given to the Choir. Some of the best gifts are the ones that make us feel good. The O’Fallon Community Choir works very hard to give this free gift of music every. We truly appreciate the community’s support.

Gallant goose teaches life lesson By Sherry Vogel Two weeks before Thanksgiving many V formations of wild geese were seen and heard passing over Baker Lake as the flocks synchronized their flights on their seasonal southbound migration. The following week as the temperatures in Baker plummeted to frigid bone-chilling lows, two small dark lumps were noticed 30-40 feet out in the middle of the lake. A young Baker boy, Matthew Domagala, noticed them but believing them to be debris went about his business. Two or three days later the dark mass once again caught his eye. By now the dark spot was smaller and to his surprise was moving. His curiosity aroused, he set up his telescope to get a better look. As he focused the scope he discovered to his dismay the dark spot was a live creature. It looked like

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a goose that was desperately flopping his wings. He was trying to take flight but, although struggling with all its might, was unable to obtain his freedom as his foot was encased in the frozen ice. Alarmed, he told his mother, Michelle. Realizing that the desperate goose had been stranded out on the lake for many days already, she promptly called authorities to report the poor bird’s dilemma. Several people had reported the bird’s plight. Authorities were hesitant to attempt a rescue as the ice covering on the lake was much too unstable. They said they would monitor the situation until conditions became more stable. The Domagalas began a daily surveillance. Michelle observed that as night fell another goose would come alongside its trapped comrade and take up an overnight vigil huddling with the trapped bird to help keep it warm. SEE GALLANT GOOSE, PAGE 2

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Many people have fond memories of special Christmas seasons. Once again, the Times staff is asking residents to share their stories and/or photos with the community for everyone’s enjoyment. These stories/photos will be published in the Dec. 18 Christmas issue. Poems, etc. are also welcome. Please share stories to make the Christmas issue a real reflection of the community. Submit them by Friday, Dec. 11, to: fctimes@midrivers.com or Fallon County Times, PO Box 679, Baker, MT 59313.

Times closed The Fallon County Times will be closed Friday, December 25, for Christmas. Deadline for the December 25 issue is Tuesday, December 22, at 2 p.m. The Times Office will close at noon Thursday, December 24.

Jessica Paul receives NILE Merit Heifer By Sherry Vogel Jessica Lynn Paul, 14 year old daughter of Albert and Lynn (Rieger) Paul of Ismay has been awarded a heifer calf by the NILE Merit Heifer Program. This is a very competitive program as entries are not limited to Montana. Paul was chosen on the basis of merit, future goals, and the ability to care for the animal. The merit heifer is awarded to an applicant between the ages of 12-16 who is either a 4-H or FFA member. The applicant must complete a lengthy application process to verify their commitment to agriculture, their future goals for a production operation, and have the ability to feed and raise the animal in the proper setting. The purpose of the project is to help youth get started in the beef cattle business. Jessica will own her heifer jointly with NILE until the heifer is raised, bred and all records in regards to the raising and breeding of the animal are complete. Then she will be required to show her heifer at the NILE Stock Show in Billings in October 2016. Once she completes all of these requirements, the heifer is hers and the start to her own cattle herd. Congratulations and good luck, Jessica!

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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, December 16, 2005SMART is hosting an informational meeting regarding geothermal energy potential for our area. . . Picture: Santa spent Wednesday evening in Baker visiting and taking pictures with children. He is pictured with six month old Rhiannon Davenport. . . There is a new look to the Baker Recreation Complex. Fitness equipment has been purchased and is now ready for public use. The equipment includes 12 circuit training weight lifting machines and four cardio machines. . . Fallon County Commissioners, city officials - Mayor Clayton Hornung and city councilman Rod Morris met with rural firemen Dec. 8 about a proposed new fire hall. The firemen have developed a four year plan to get a new building which will house all rural and city fire equipment and provide space for meetings and training. . . Raymond and Jessie Fost are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 21. . . 90th birthday celebration for Ed Koenig will be held Dec. 18. . . Donald MacKay is pictured with a big bull elk he brought down near Fort Peck at the end of October. The elk had 6x6 horns with a 48 inch span. . . Picture: Scott Hardy, representing the Bowman Oilfield Golf Tournament Committee, presented Teddy Stoddard, Baker RSVP volunteer, a donation to the Baker Community Cupboard.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 11, 1975- Several men from both local and state agencies were on hand Thursday for the final inspection of the South Sandstone project southwest of Baker. Work was completed shortly before Thanksgiving. . Pictured are Alison Engesser, John Gordineer, Vicki Uttke, Kim Groshans, and Jill Gundlach, models in the Band Mothers Style Show. . . Funeral services will be held for Pieter James Gordineer, age three, who passed away following a lengthy illness. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Donald Gordineer. . . Tammy Post was presented a citation and trophy by Mrs. Esther Bremer at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting. Tammy won second place in the state Poppy Poster Contest. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 9, 1965 - An early morning fire gutted the newsstand and caused considerable damage to other places including the Ben Franklin store, Baker Lake Theatre screen and the accounting building next to the newsstand. . . John Breen was elected new Chamber of Commerce head this week during election of officers at their luncheon meeting held at Grainger’s Cafe last Thursday. . . . A vocational building was under consideration at the Baker school board meeting Monday night. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 8, 1955 - Five, ten and fifteen dollar prizes will be awarded to the homes having the best decorated yards, windows or displays, announces the Baker Chamber of Commerce president Eddie Nelson. . . The new front for the Baker National Bank was unveiled Wednes-

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day with a very modernistic appearance. . . Plans for the annual Fireman’s Ball were discussed by the Baker Firemen at their meeting Friday night. . . A regular meeting of the city council was held Tuesday evening, at which time it was learned that the Milwaukee Railroad owned a portion of the Baker Main Street. It was stated they didn’t believe there would be any problem in securing the title for the portion of the street. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 6, 1945 - Eggs are 50 cents a dozen when you can get them. . . . Mrs. Susan Hufford reports her son, Sgt. Bud, is now stationed at Tokyo Bay. . . Les Strangford recently returned from Easthampton, Mass., where he visited with his mother and relatives. He was accompanied on his return by “Butch” Lyman, an old friend of the family. . . Glen Grist arrived in Baker last Thursday, and Buzz Flint arrived Saturday, both from the West Coast and both discharged from the service. . . The Ollie High School basketball team played their first game at Ismay and trounced them 35-10. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 12, 1935 - Judge Roy E. Ayers, now representing second Montana district for Congress, announced his candidacy for Governor. . . The first Court of Awards to be held by the Girl Scouts was staged Tuesday by the pine tree with their leader Anna Mae Lawler. . . Harry Schroth addressed the Baker Men’s Club Tuesday night. Music for the evening was furnished by Milford Hansen at the piano and Bill Hubbard, violinist. . . Last Thursday evening, George Grainger coming from Miles City accompanied by his wife and sister, Mrs. Kiesau, and her parents, collided with Ed Christman who had three other passengers near the L.M. Larsen farm. The cars were badly wrecked but no one was seriously injured. . . Roy Mengel, Francis Erickson and J.E. Skidmore left today for Garden Park with plans to each bring home an elk.

Cards By Jay Gregory Twelve people came to play pinochle Dec. 6 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There were three tables of four players each. Winners were Gwen Setinc, Levi Hlebechuk, Jerry Neary, and Marj Peterson. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Dec. 20, at the Senior Center at 1:30 p.m.

Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … you can get legal help from the Montana Court Help Program? The Program has several Self-Help Law Centers and Stations across the state. Some locations include Great Falls, Kalispell, Billings, Helena, and Missoula. Court Help provides services to many rural locations, too. You can get the information you need to understand your legal rights. The Program cannot give you legal advice, but it can help you solve legal problems on your own. You can use the Program no matter what your income is. For more information, please visit the Legal System section of: www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800666-6899 free.

Orcutt winner of Chamber promotion The first winner of the Be A Winner! Shop In Baker! promotion, sponsored by the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, was Marla Orcutt of Baker. She received $100 in Baker Bucks.

Continued from page 1 Then in the morning, the companion goose would leave his trapped partner’s side for a few hours, returning in the afternoon. The companion looked as if he was bringing his partner its daily provision of food to help sustain its survival. Michelle stated, “I don’t believe it would have survived if not for its companion being with it.” The Domagalas continued to keep a careful watch on the compromised goose and his devoted partner. They noted that the waterfowl would work side by side vigorously pecking around the confined foot feverishly trying to get it free. Concerned citizens following the plight of the bird on Facebook felt helpless and reported the predicament to Dave Pauly, director of the U.S. Humane Society in Billings. Pauly was able to contact local officials who readily attempted a rescue. Upon arrival, rescuers were pleasantly surprised to discover the determined pair had successfully achieved their hard earned freedom. This story of perseverance and of trial and struggle had a happy ending. Mankind could well learn some valuable lessons from our feathered friends the geese. Extensive studies have been documented concerning the V formation of flying geese making their winter migration south each autumn. The flapping wings of the

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Extension calendar Dec. 17 - “Handling Calving Difficulty” workshop with Dr. Robert Mortimer Dec. 24 - Office closes at noon Dec. 25 - Holiday - office closed Dec. 29 - Carter County 4-HFFA Market Steer weigh-in Jan. 1 - Holiday - office closed Jan. 2 - Fallon County 4H/FFA Market Steer weigh-in

goose in front gives the “carrying capacity’ for the goose behind. This results in the entire flock of geese traveling 71 percent farther than each goose’s ability to travel on their own. Likewise, when we humans work together on common goals, then the achievement of our goals come faster and easier. Geese flying in formation noisily sound from the rear to give encouragement to geese flying in front so that flying speed can be maintained. The lesson we can learn from this is if we use supporting words, we strengthen not weaken each other. Perhaps the most amazing and valuable lesson we can learn from those two devoted and determined geese, that we were blessed to have shared in their story of perseverance, struggle and triumph, is in this phenomenon. When a goose flying in the V formation gets sick, wounded, shot down or in this case entrapped, two other geese will fall out of formation with the downed goose and follow it down to help and protect. After that, they will fly on their own power to join with another formation to catch their entourage. We might be wise to emulate the geese when, at times, our family, friends or other humans meet difficult or trying times that we, too, would come alongside them to provide love, warmth, and encouragement until they are strong enough to get off the ground and take flight.

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20 YEARS AGO Friday, December 15, 1995A new game warden has been assigned to Wibaux, Fallon and Carter Counties and will officially begin his duties Jan. 1. George Anderson is already living in Baker and familiarizing himself with the area. . . Alex Collie, Ismay rancher, was presented with a gold pin and a plaque in recognition of 45 years of service to the federal government as a weather observer. . . Lighting Contest winners are: Religious - Bill and Joyce Almy, honorable mention - Paul Berger; Traditional - George and Mary Lee Dietz, honorable mention Steve Stanhope; Animated Fritz Goerndt, honorable mention - LeRoy Kusler. . . Ken and Darleen Kochel of Miles City noted their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 8. . . Peace Lutheran Church Christmas program will be presented to the public Dec. 25 at the Marc Rieger barn. . . Fallon Medical Complex would like to congratulate the following nurses for completing a labor and delivery course: George Chavez, Archie Lindsay, Don Lee, Carla Markuson, Teresa Olson, Peggy Bagley-Smith and Elaine Sochor. . . Named to the All-State football team were Dana Quenzer and Justin Moser. They will be playing in the Class B All-Star Game in Billings this summer.

30 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 12, 1985- Weldon Birdwell, area rancher, brought a pen of longhorn cross steers to Baker Livestock Tuesday where the 1520 lb. animals brought $39.00 and the 1640 lb. steers sold for $39.75. . . Jennifer and Wayne Newell, children of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Newell, are pictured sitting on Santa’s lap. . . Daisy Girl Scout Troop 446 donated a manger scene to the Senior Citizen Center. Members of the troop are Jennifer Graham, Debbie Hanson, Amanda Groshans, Milissa Herbst, Johnna Pratt, Johnna Chaska, and Kelly Crawford. . Telmer Skogas, age 73, died Dec. 9; Adam Schopp, age 83, died Nov. 27; and Mervyl Brott, age 68, died Dec. 8. . . Whitey Jardee was discharged from the University of Utah Burn Center Nov. 27, having been a patient there for 124 days. He is returning to the burn unit daily on an out-patient basis for physical therapy.

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Margaret Koenig Funeral mass for Margaret Koenig, 87, of Baker was held Dec. 7, 2015 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Baker with Father Philip Chinnappan celebrating. Burial was in Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker. A rosary and vigil service was held Dec. 6, 2015 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Margaret passed away Nov. 30, 2015, at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker. Margaret Lou O’Donnell was born Aug. 11, 1928, the daughter of Michael and Caroline (Hanratty) O’Donnell. Marge attended O’Donnell grade school and graduated from Baker High School. Nov. 10, 1946, Art Koenig proposed to Marge. They married and settled on the Koenig homestead northeast of Baker. They remained on the ranch where Marge and Art raised their family for the next 53 years. In the early years during the winter months, Art worked in the oilfield while Marge raised seven kids and at times kept the ranch going. During spring, summer and fall when Art was farming, Marge kept the kids in line at home and would load them up to take dad lunch in the field. Marge’s doors were always open to anybody who stopped by. Hot coffee was always ready as well as her sour cream chocolate cake. If they stayed late enough, she always found food (fried chicken) for supper and good conversation. After the kids left home, Marge’s activities including tending bar with Art, being a part of the Pink Ladies and Red Hat Ladies and was at Art’s side during his time as county commissioner. In 1990, Marge and Art retired and purchased their first motor home. Together they hit the road from Alaska through Colorado

to Texas. Four motor homes and several trips later, the list of friends was long. In 2002, Art passed away and Marge settled in the town of Baker. In February 2008, she entered Fallon Medical Complex Long Term Care. Marge was a hard worker. She was kind and always willing to help anyone. Her greatest love was Art. She especially loved her kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, and all of her family. Marge was never one to want much for herself as the kids always came first. Marge is survived by her brother, Herb, of Baker; three daughters, Lynda (Ceph) Jones of Torrington, Wyo., Margaret Harris of Anchorage, Alaska, and Jacklen Shonka of Parker, Colo.; three sons, Richard (Linda) Koenig of Parker, Colo., Howard (Michele) Koenig of Kenai, Alaska; and Steven (Carol) Koenig of Walcott, N.D.; 18 grandchildren; and 19 greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Art; her parents; daughter, Barbara Ann Koenig Wooten; four sisters, Mary, Rose, Ruth, and Betty; three brothers, Bob, Francis and Ray; sons-in-law, Jim Wooten and Bruce Harris; and grandson-in-law Jason Dosa. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

By Sherry Vogel Equity Co-op Association of Baker is now under the new management of Beach Cooperative Grain Company of Beach, ND. Although the final stages of transition will not be complete until Jan. 1, 2016, there will not be any lapse in feed sales. The full feed inventory is still available for purchase at the Baker elevator. Until all paperwork is in place, the Beach Cooperative will only be able to purchase grain that is delivered to their location in Beach. Come spring, the Baker Equity Co-op will once again have a full line of chemicals and fertilizers. This is one of the many opportunities and advantages that the board of Baker Equity feels will benefit the Baker elevator through this new lease agreement. Equity Co-op is now hiring a new

Hepperle retires on 80th birthday By Sherry Vogel Carl Hepperle had a double reason to celebrate Dec. 4, 2015, as he turned 80 years old and retired that same day. Seems Hepperle has made a habit of doubling his celebrations. He started his first job, graduated high school and married his high school sweetheart, Gloria, all in the summer of 1955. He then worked two jobs simultaneously over the next 59 years. After his first job with Lewis LaCross at the Economy Grocery Store, he became employed with Fred Morrow at the Coast to Coast. While working with Morrow, Hepperle learned the trades of installing linoleum, tile, wall coverings and counter tops. Because he enjoyed this work, he carried it on even after purchasing the Farmers Insurance Group from Walt Ehman in November of 1966. Although he had various office spaces through the years,

he settled at the Insurance Store in 1982. Hepperle stated, “Now after 49 years selling insurance at age 80, I think it is time to retire!” He continued, “People ask me, have you lived in Baker all your life?” My answer is, “I never made enough money to get out of town, but I made a living and it has been a good place to live.”

Dear Editor, Congratulations, Patty Malcom, on a well written letter that needed to be written. I agree with you 100 percent that it is such a shame what the county did to our roads, at the taxpayer expense. I certainly hope that when icy road conditions hit that no terrible accident happens. Dan Thielen (via email)

Fallon County Time-ly Tips By Sherry Vogel As the Christmas season approaches and the egg is in the nog, many families will be out on the busy highways and byways traveling to spend time with relatives. In this modern age, road and weather conditions need not be a total surprise. There are numerous websites that give potential road conditions even threats forecasted over a 24 hour period. They include temperatures, wind speeds, any road work, obstructions, and current accidents. You have a choice of looking at a basic map or an interactive map which by clicking on RWIS cameras you actually see a live picture of the highway at specific points across many states. Montana’s link, provided by the Montana Department of Transportation, is: http://mdt.mt.gov/travinfo/ At the bottom of that page is a section entitled “Nearby States and Provinces”. Find below links to several neighboring states which were submitted by Chuck Lee, Fallon County DES Coordinator. Colorado: http://www.cotrip.org/home.htm Idaho: http://511.idaho.gov/ North Dakota: http://www.dot.nd.gov/travel/ travel.htm South Dakota: http://www.safetravelusa.com/sd/ Wyoming: http://www.wyoroad.info/ All other states: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/index.htm Merry Christmas and safe traveling into the new year!

Fallon County Times and Places HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court. Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. O’Fallon Historical Museum Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays. Driver Licensing Schedule, second and third Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., courthouse 90th birthday party for Evelyn Morrison, 2-4 p.m., Baker Senior Center, Dec. 12. Baker Schools PTA Polar Craft Party, 2-4 p.m., Baker High School Complex Lobby; Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Dec. 13. Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 5:30 p.m.; Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall; American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion; Hospital Helpers, Dec. 14. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, Dec. 15. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County court room; Knights of Columbus, 8 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church basement, Dec. 16. Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-7482990, Dec. 17. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Dec. 20. Baker Homecraft; County Study Commission, 4 p.m., courthouse basement, Dec. 21.

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June Wickstrom A funeral service for June Wickstrom, 79, of Baker was held Dec. 4, 2015, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with Pastor Bruce Kolasch officiating. Family received friends Dec. 3 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. June passed away Nov. 30, 2015 at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker. June Shirley Hope was born Jan. 12, 1936 to Howard and Minnie (Hutchings) Hope in Vallejo, Calif. She grew up and attended school in California. June later met Gustaf Wickstrom while he was in the US Navy. They married Aug. 14, 1954 in Vallejo, Calif. To this union five children were born: Ed, Bob, Donna, Danny and Mary. Gustaf and June moved their family to Buffalo, S.D. where they made their home. After the children graduated, they moved to Baker and later to Helena for 17 years. Due to failing health, June moved back to Baker where she made her home ever since. June enjoyed knitting and making dolls, along with clothes to match. She loved family gatherings and getting all of the kids together. She especially loved and cherished her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and inlaws. June is survived by her sons, Ed (Myra) Wickstrom of Baker and Bob (Scott) Wickstrom of Rockport, Tex.; daughters, Donna (John) Westling of Gravette, Ark., and Mary (Otis - preceded in death) Kapps of Baker; brother Gary (Mary) Hoen of Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by

manager who will be under the direction of Beach Cooperative’s General Manager, Levi Hall. Hall stated, “The entire staff at Beach Cooperative Grain Company is extremely excited about the opportunity to work with the patrons of Equity Coop Association of Baker. We look forward to providing you with the same great service you have become accustomed to.” He encourages local farmers who are not yet patrons of Beach Cooperative Grain but would like to become one to call Sandy or Kiffin at 701872-3761. Area farmers serving on the board of Baker Equity Co-op this year are Dirk O’Connor, chairman; Derrick Enos,vice chairman; Connor Beach, secretary; Jason Haar and Kevin Braun, members.

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Plevna Bar her husband, Gustaf Wickstrom; son Danny; her parents; six brothers; and one sister. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

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MDT proposes bridge replacements Wibaux - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to replace two bridges over Beaver Creek on Montana Highway 7. The bridges are located at the northeast edge of Wibaux at reference post 80.2 and about one mile south of Wibaux at reference post 78.3. The project is expected to extend approximately a half mile from each end of the bridge replacements. The purpose of the project is to increase the effectiveness and enhance the safety of the route. Proposed work includes replacing the existing structures with two-lane bridges on the existing alignment and upgrading signage, pavement striping, and guardrail. Pedestrian, bicycle, and Americans with Disabilities Act enhancements will be considered. During construction, traffic will be maintained using alternate routes for the in-town structure and using a temporary, two-lane detour bridge adjacent to the existing Chase Follmer and brother Chance are peeking out from the structure located south of town. teepee Chase won in the Wounded Warrior Raffle Benefit held Construction of the proposed bridge at the Bazaar in November.

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replacement will be determined on completion of all project development activities and availability of funds. New right-of-way acquisition is not expected; however, relocation of utilities and temporary construction permits appear likely. MDT staff will contact all potentially affected landowners prior to performing survey work on their land. If necessary, staff will again contact landowners prior to construction regarding property acquisition and temporary construction permits. For more information, please contact Glendive District Administrator Shane Mintz at 406-345-8212 or Project Engineer Scott Walter at 406-444-6252. Members of the public may submit written comments to the Montana Department of Transportation Glendive Office at PO Box 890, Glendive, MT 59330-0890, or online at: www.mdt.mt.gov/mdt/comment_form.shtml.

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Haylee Barkley, MaKenzy Shipstead, Shyanne Janeway, Samantha Smith, Taiken Goerndt, Maddie Reddick and Megan Greiff.

Students kick off Christmas Cheer event These students are kicking off their Christmas Cheer event. They will be assembling and delivering their annual Christmas baskets for the elderly. Every year they have collected a variety of personal care items such as hand lotion, shampoo, soaps, warm slippers/socks, scarves, etc. and filled baskets/gift bags/stockings with these special items to brighten some-

one’s Christmas. If you have any baskets, stockings or would just like to donate items or money to help purchase these items, please drop the items off at the main office at Baker High School. They will be delivering these items the week of Dec. 21.

By Shelby Smith November 21, the Baker speech and drama team traveled to Miles City to compete against various schools. Results are as follows: Memorized Public Address (MPA) - MaKenzy Shipstead 7th; Taiken Goerndt - 4th; LD Debate - Taylyn Dukart - 3rd; Extemp. - Tannon Dukart - 4th; Impromptu - Isaac Rost - 2nd; Serious Duo - Olivia Mahon and Devon Solberg - 2nd, Anna Espeland and Megan Greiff - 5th, Savannah Davis and Moriah Kesinger - 7th. Overall, they took second place in the drama sweeps and second in speech sweeps. They will be traveling to compete in Circle Dec. 19.

2015 Fall Athletic Banquet

Football Awards l-r: Luke Gonsioroski - best offensive player and Zeke Lund Memorial; Ben Fujimori - Steve McClain Memorial; Matt Packer - best defensive player. Not pictured: Andrew Craft - most improved; Shawn Hirst - most inspirational.

Sidney Early Bird Tournament - Wrestling By Ben Fujimori December 4, the Baker High School wrestling team traveled to Sidney to compete in the Early Bird Tournament. 113 lbs. - Trevor Griffith pinned Dylan Tabor, Killdeer, ND, 1:39; Pinned by Brody Anderson, Minot, ND, 3:57; pinned by Alex Madigal, Bowman, ND, :20; pinned by Shawn Barnes, Lake Stevens, WA, 1:54; pinned by Jalen Rambin, Billings, 1:10 132 lbs. - Keegan Kary placed second - pinned Zack Anderson, Killdeer, 1:43; defeated Peter Folk, Minot, 130; defeated Jacob Ruggles, Bowman, 14-4; pinned Talen Tate, Lake Stevens, 3:28; defeated Tyler Stratenburg, Minot, 16-0; defeated Brady Gorder, Sidney, 6-5; defeated by Brenan Veis-Senior, 6-0 152 lbs. - Dalton Herbst defeated by Ethan Beuham, Killdeer, 3-2; defeated Kamrin Madrigal, Bowman, 13-0; defeated Lane Jeffers, Bowman, 11-4; pinned by Luke Weber, Forsyth, 1:23; defeated by Jacob Fritzer, Billings, 3-2 160 lbs. - Paul Wang placed seventh - defeated by Dane Larson, Killdeer, 9-1; defeated by Lane Jeffers, Bowman, 1-0; pinned Austin Boswell, Dickinson, ND, 1:49; pinned by Brock Bushfield, Billings, :58; defeated Matt Larsen, Billings, 1-0; pinned by Bridger Coffman, Sidney, 1:32; pinned Caden Benhoe, Billings, 1:51 138 lbs. - Spencer Losing pinned John Tomjack, Killdeer, :35; pinned by Tyler Standberg, Minot, 3:36; defeated Clay Mattern, Bowman, 6-4; defeated Cody Lecoursierre, Lake Stevens, 7-3; pinned by Dillon Veis, Billings, 2:38 170 lbs. - Andrew Craft pinned by Derek Tabot, Killdeer 3:43; pinned Alec

Maragos, Minot, 3:22; pinned Sterling Lee, Bowman, 5:58; defeated by Sterling Lee, Bowman, 2-1; defeated Casmir Melton, Dawson, 10-6; defeated by Sergio Perez, Williston, 1:33 285 lbs. - Ben Fujimori placed eighth - pinned Zane Pittsley, Killdeer, 1:16; defeated by Hunter Swartwant, Minot, 9-3; defeated Beau Jeffers, Bowman, 4-3; defeated by Jayson Leinwand, Billings, 9-5; defeated Hunter Wilson, Dickinson, 3-1; defeated by Merlin Whitedirt, Colstrip, 6-2; defeated JJ Ellis, Billings, 2-1; defeated by Jayson Leinwand, Billings, 9-5 126 lbs. - Terrell Koenig pinned by Mathew Leier, Killdeer, 5:33; pinned Cole Schmalz, Bowman, 1:56; pinned Liam Pauley, Miles City, :55; pinned Nathan Heim, Minot, 1:30; pinned Michael Parra, Hardin, 5:23; defeated Adam Beyers, Baker, 3-0 113 lbs. - Dalton Lecoe pinned Jayden Hicks, Killdeer, 1:25; defeated Sam Goodman, Minot, injury default; pinned by Tyson Mattern, Bowman, 5:13; pinned Cameron Kjelshus, Minot, :46; pinned Tyson Matern, Bowman, 1:26; pinned Sam Goodman, Minot, :36; defeated Tyson Mattern, Bowman, 5-2; defeated by Brayden Ard, Billings, 15-0 138 lbs. - JC Ayers pinned by Cole Dukart, Killdeer, 1:18; pinned by Devin Stein, Minot, :51; pinned by Mitch Stuber, Bowman, 1:59;

pinned by Gage Vega, Williston, 3:38; pinned Tuyen Tram, Hardin, 2:52 126 lbs. - Quinton Wheeler pinned Nathan Heim, Hardin, :36; defeated Kyler Smith, Dickinson, 12-1; pinned Henery Lamar, Minot, 5:26; defeated Dylan Tabor, Killdeer, 11-7; defeated Kyler Smith, Dickinson; pinned by Michael Parra, Hardin, 1:25; pinned Henery Lamar, Minot, :52; pinned Nathan Heim, Hardin, :56; pinned Austin Quinlan, Forsyth, 5:51; pinned by Michael Parra, Hardin, :15 205 lbs. - Seth Mastel pinned by Jemario Jones, Minot, :14; pinned by Tristan Peterson, Bowman, 1:30; pinned by Wyatt Moron, Williston, :50 126 lbs. - Adam Beyers pinned Nathan Heim, Minot, :56; pinned Mitch Overvold, Glasgow, 1:13; defeated Terrell Koenig, Baker, 3-0 170 lbs. - Chase Huelle pinned by Dillon Jepson, Killdeer, 1:35; defeated Lane Boehm, Bowman, 7-4; pinned Keenan Hooker, Hardin, 1:25; defeated Hunter Walker, Colstrip, 8-6; defeated Dusty Rost, Baker, 8-1 160 lbs. - Dusty Rost pinned Steven Westarp, Killdeer, 3:13; pinned by Kameron Clark, Dickinson, 2:30; pinned Bryson Andrews, Williston, :45; pinned Steven Westarp, Killdeer, 1:04; pinned Bryson Andrews, Williston, 1:00; pinned Trevor Burgess, Williston, :36; pinned Tyson Sutherland, poplar, :53; defeated by Chase

Baker Schools PTA Presents: Polar Craft Party Come join us for some Hot Chocolate and crafting fun!

Baker High School Complex Lobby Sun., Dec. 13 • 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. We have lots of fun wintery crafts and pictures with Santa!

$5.00 per crafter No Child will be denied participation due to inability to pay. Please contact Liz Roeder (406-891-0116) for details.

NOTICE Reminder to City of Baker Dog Owners: 2016 City of Baker dog licenses are due January 1, 2016. Please bring proof of current rabies vaccination when you license your animal. Licenses can be obtained at the City Office at 10 W. Fallon Av. in Baker. Kevin Dukart Clerk/Treasurer

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Huelle, Baker, 8-1 285 lbs. - Jonathon Caron pinned Curtus Hall, Killdeer, 1:57; pinned Zane Pittsley, Killdeer, 1:58; pinned by Ramsey, Billings, 1:33; pinned Levi Malcom, Billings, 1:15; pinned Curtus Hall, Killdeer, 1:00 The Spartan wrestlers will travel to Bowman Saturday, Dec. 12, to compete in the Bowman Rotary Tournament.

Volleyball Awards l-r: Madison Reddick - most improved; Scotti Robinson - most assists; Morgan Miller - most kills, most blocks and most valuable; Melissa Breitbach - most aces and most inspirational; Taylyn Koenig - most digs.

The Board of Directors of the Friends of FMC Foundation would like to thank all of the guests who attended the 13th Annual “Fantasy Food Fair”, held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Thee Garage. Special thank you to Kelly & Brenda Uecker for generously letting us use Thee Garage and making sure that we had everything that we needed for our guests during this fundraising event. Thanks to Blue Rock Distributing and M&C Beverage for talking to the guests about the wine and beer served by them during the evening. Thanks to all the vendors, Thee Garage, Baker CowBelles, Baker Club, Classic Cuisine Catering -Jeanie Drange & Andrea Rieger, and FMC. Thanks to Steve Zachmann for sponsoring the People’s Choice Award. Congratulations to Thee Garage for winning this award. A special thank you to a very special lady who shares her talents with us each year, Quick Draw Artist - Mary Setinc Smith. Marvin Gookin for doing the auctioneering for the Quick Draw. Also, thank you to the following who donated to the event or helped in so many ways. Big Sky Financial Planning Group, Larry & Peggy Niemerg, Craig & Wanda Pinnow, Mr. Wilson and Kay, Baker Furniture, Sew What Custom Embroidery, Leslie Bohle Bohle Images, Wayne and Mary Mangold, Steven Qualley, and Carole Bettenhausen. FMC PR Committee, Terry Bondy, Brad & Karla Russell, Amber Hurley, Judy McWilliams, Sharee Newell, Susan Stevens, Tanya Bailey, Ev Neary, Marrisa Burns, and Jamila Vogel. Congratulations to Jimi Fix who won the $250 Shopping Spree at Russell’s and Kristen Custer who won the $250 Shopping Spree from Baker Ace Hardare. Thank you once again for your continued support. All proceeds from this event will go towards a blanket warmer for the Long Term Care. We look forward to the 14th Annual “Fantasy Food Fair” in 2016! The Friends of FMC Foundation Board - Dave & Susan Stevens, Doug & Roseanne Varner, Mike Griffith, Craig Pinnow, Darcy Pankratz and Foundation Coordinator, Karol Zachmann.

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Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … that a new online tool can help you find the legal information you need? The LawHelper can help you quickly find information about how to represent yourself in court or how to resolve common rental problems such as evictions, repairs, and security deposits. You can find the LawHelper on www.MontanaLawHelp.org. Look for the picture of the black computer mouse and click the link next to it to start the LawHelper. Please visit the Legal System section on www.MontanaLawHelp.org for more information. If you can’t find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-6666899.

H ap py B ir th da y December 11 Ashlee Moore, Evelyn Morrison, Quinn Nemitz December 12 Morgan Hurley, Amy Lingle, Desi Rost, Keely Heaton-Custer, Kennadee Wiedebush, Lucas Gundlach December 13 Evan Morris, Dennis Varner, Eli Bock, Marla Wiman December 14 Brady Varner, Brendon Reetz, Jim Whiteman, Lisa Hastig, Mike Griffith December 15 Dale Newell, Wayne Newell, Garrett Johnson, Kevin Wenz, Shawna Schillinger, Travis Stark, Larry Pickett Back row, l-r: Mr. Coon. Front row, l-r: Cole Edgell, Colter Peterson, Bret Edgell, Sophia Dulin, Jenna Paul, Ashley Sander, December 16 Trinity Rieger, Dacy Buerkle, and Taylor Bertsch. Gentre Coulter December 17 Ashley Barnhart, Bobby Rost, Brittany Whiteman, Errin Wiman, Lori Rusley, Skyler Robinson, Zach Varner, December 6 and 7, the middle school and high school along to the Food Bank and packed food in boxes for those who Charlene Hanes with Mr. Coon and Mrs. Sparks traveled to Billings to attend needed a meal. Ashley Sander, Sophia Dulin, Trinity Rieger MBI Youth Days Leadership Conference. This is a valuable and Mr. Coon went to the Rescue Mission and sorted a giant Call 406-778-3344 or email opportunity for youth to experience new and exciting opportu- mountain of clothes according to size. Taylor Bertsch and Bret fctimes@midrivers.com if you have a birthday you nities working in a variety of settings. This year’s theme was Edgell were at the Salvation Army. The motorcycle clubs had would like listed December 18 - December 24. “Heroes 101 - Unleashing Your Superpower”. This year’s em- brought in all their “Toys for Tots” and their job was to help phasis will be how heroes in our lives enhance our self-worth, sort toys according to age levels. Jenna Paul and Dacy Buerkle as well as the importance of community service and interacting went to the WMCA and stuffed folders with information for with others in a cooperative working environment. membership of members. AW NFORCEMENT Bruce Colton was one of the keynote speakers who reminded The students from the conference were greatly appreciated Baker Police Department us that you need to keep trying new things. If you fall, get up by the places where they went to work. Overall, they did 54 • November 30 - December 6, 2015 - 31 Calls for service: 3 unand dust yourself off - you are still moving forward. We also hours of volunteer service. At a minimum wage they did locks; 1 ungovernable youth; 4 animal complaints; 8 informations; listened to a “Ted” Talk on the 3 A’s of Awesome: Attitude - $2,084.70 worth of work and completed the work in two hours 5 citizen assists; 1 citation for exhibition driving; 2 alarms (ungrieve your disappointments and face the future and move on; that would have taken one person nine weeks to complete. founed); 4 traffic stops; 3 agency assists Awareness - try to see things in life like a three year old does Each school used the SMART Action Plan to formulate a plan for the first time; and Authenticity - be yourself and be cool for their school. The middle school group decided on a “Coats Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and with that. Mr. Colton also addressed the stress that students face for Kids” program which they hope to implement by winter. rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conevery day and how to reduce the stress in our lives. He quoted The high school group decided to continue with their “Adopt a viction of responsible parties. Mark Twain, “I’m an old man who has known a great many Buddy” program where they interact and serve as mentors to problems; most of which have never happened.” Often times younger students with a goal of influencing the younger stuROM THE BENCH we worry needlessly. Mr. Colton showed us how to do deep dents to some day become role models, also. breathing to release some stress and suggested that like little The conference gave the students a chance to see what other City Court Justice Court kids, we should laugh at least 300 times a day. students are doing to make a positive contribution to their • Delenna Kenitzer Geving, • Jesse Manuel Luna, Fort We also attended a workshop of finding your strength and school and community. They came home with some ideas as Baker, speed, exceed restricted Worth, TX, speeding on non-inusing it when working together in a group. We are stronger to- well as inspiration on how to be a positive influence that will speed limit established local au- terstate, exceed day limit of 70 gether than we are apart. We all have a unique strength to offer, inspire others to work as a team towards a common goal to benthority, 60/45, bond forfeited MPH, 98/70, bond forfeited much like the super heroes, when working together as a team. efit others. They came to understand what makes not only a $65, ticket issued 11/24/15. $70, ticket issued 11/16/15. The community service projects were a very hands-on expe- good leader, but also what it takes to be a great follower and rience for the students. Colter Peterson and Cole Edgell went help others to implement their projects.

MBI Youth Leadership Conference

A plethora of pumpkin pies Processed foods or home grown … which is better? There is a movement in the United States today that has been fueled by the recent worry or rather debate on foods that are engineered or inorganic. To combat this rising concern, a movement known as Farm to Table has begun crusading for healthier meals that are as the title attempts to convey - farm to table. Interestingly, the Plevna ag program is already involved in the new Farm to School program. This year the Plevna FCS teacher harvested 23 pumpkins from her garden. She certainly didn’t want them to go to waste, so she brought them to school and challenged her FCS projects class to use them. At first the class did various recipes including pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin soup, baked pumpkin seeds, as well as pumpkin cookies. However, even with all of these recipes being com-

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Pictured, l-r: Mrs. Stickney, Ike Nemitz, Isaiah Prather and Ryan Perfater with the pies they baked. pleted, the students still had more pumpkin than they knew what to do with. So Mrs. Stickney decided to use the remaining pumpkin for the FCCLA project Lead2Feed. FCCLA chapters throughout the nation are focusing on projects that impact the local community. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, 20 pumpkin pies seemed like the perfect project. Ike Nemitz completed a 20 pie crust recipe using an entire three pound can of butter-flavored Crisco. Mrs.

Attention! The Driver License Exam Station now requires appointments for most services.

Appointments are required for the following: All Written Tests All Road Tests All VIN Inspections All Out-Of-State License Conversions Exam stations cannot accommodate individuals without appointments. Appointments can be made at www.dojmt.gov/driving

Stickney was the official pie crust roller while Isaiah Prather and Ryan Perfater mixed the ingredients for the filling. New families to the school and community received a complimentary pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dinner.

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The Baker City Council is seeking letters of interest from residents within the City of Baker who would be interested in serving on the following boards: 1 - Position for the Fallon County Planning Board Term to expire 11-30-2017 2 - Positions for the City Zoning Board of Adjustment Terms to Expire 12-31-2017 and 12-31-2018. For more detailed information on board duties etc. please contact City Clerk Kevin Dukart at the City Office in the Fallon County Courthouse or by telephone at 406-778-2692. Letters of interest may be mailed to City of Baker, % Mayor Clayton Hornung, P.O. Box 1512, .. Baker, MT 59313. The letters may also be delivered to the City Office at 10 West Fallon Avenue, Room 120, in the County Courthouse. Letters will be accepted until vacancies are filled.

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The History of Farmers Markets Submitted by Elin Kittelmann, Fallon/Carter Extension Agent As we begin planning a Farmers and Crafters’ Market here in southeast Montana, it is a great time to look at the history of farmers markets. The history of trading and farmers markets are probably as old as agriculture itself. The first markets were developed in Egypt over 5,000 years ago when farmers along the Nile brought their fresh produce to be sold. Today there are farmers markets all over the world with the smallest ones being no more than two to three vendors selling their fresh produce to the largest one in the world in Tokyo, Japan which has over 1,700 stalls! As soon as a community of people moved away from survival farming and began to specialize in agriculture and engage in trade, the marketplace became an essential feature of community life. The first record market in the United States was in 1634 in the English colonies. Most people during the 1600s to 1800s relied on farmers markets as their daily supply of fresh food. Farmers markets reached a peak in the 19th century before declining through the 20th century. After World War II, the development of supermarkets, chain stores and convenience shopping were damaging to farmers markets. Many communities still maintained their markets, keeping close ties between communities and the local farmers. For example, the Market in Lancaster, Pennsylvania has been held in the same location since the 1730s! In the last few decades the interest in local foods has grown dramatically. Cities, community groups, and farmers began to establish marketplaces for selling farmer products directly to the consumer. Farmers markets are still a critical ingredient to our nation’s food system. Farmers markets are seen as a solution to the complex problem in our cultures’ growing isolations from other people, from the environment, and from the sources of our food. Farmers markets are defined as common facilities where several or more producers gather on a regular basis usually on a regular schedule to sell fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, flowers, bakeries and prepared foods. The most important criteria to be considered a farmers market is that goods are produced locally and vendors sell their own products. Farmers markets are a location where families can bond with neighbors and visit friends, but most importantly are a means to the consumer to get closer to their food source. Markets are targeted for offering higher quality, more favorable, fresher and healthier produce. The number of farmers markets have grown steadily over the past century and saw a

large rise in the past two decades. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the number had grown 300 percent in a 14 year span from 1994 to 2008 to 4,685 as more communities partake in the trade. The USDA reported a whopping 20% growth in 2009 to 5,274. Today there are over 8,000 markets operating in the United States and Fallon/Carter Extension is wanting to add one more farmers market to the list! Coming in 2016! In our communities we have numerous gardeners and farmers, talented crafters and folks with talents to share. We are excited for this upcoming opportunity, but we need your help. What suggestions do you have? Are you interested in being a vendor at our market? Are you interested in volunteering at our markets and planning process? Please contact Elin Kittelmann, Fallon/Carter County Extension Agent. (elin.westover@montana.edu , (406) 852-3693) There will be an informational meeting in January to begin organizing a Farmers Market Board of Directors, a structure for the markets, discuss funding opportunities and long and short term goals based on community needs and interest. Additionally as part of this project Fallon/Carter Extension will be offering a Level 1 Master Gardener Course starting in March. This is a course that will be held once a week for eight weeks and will cover all the basics of gardening and will help prepare gardeners for a successful growing season. Furthermore, a business course, On-Farm Success, will be held in the spring. This will be an in-depth course on business planning, financial management and planning, risk management and more. As part of the course we will be offering a bus tour through part of Montana looking at successful small business restaurants serving locally grown produce and farmers markets. For questions or more information contact Fallon/Carter Extension (406) 778-7110.

MSU Extension news Open a Montana medical savings account before Dec. 31 for 2015 tax savings Bozeman - Opening a Montana medical care savings account by Dec. 31 to help with medical expenses not covered by a health insurance policy or flexible spending account can help individuals save on taxes, according to Marsha Goetting, a family economics specialist with Montana State University Extension. Up to $3,000 of a deposit into the account, per taxpayer, is deductible from an individual’s 2015 Montana adjusted gross income, thus reducing taxes, Goetting said. “This tax advantage does not apply to your federal income taxes, however, and should not be confused with the Federal Health Savings Account (HSAs) or Federal Flexible Spending Plans (FSAs),” she said. To establish a medical savings account, individuals should contact their financial institution, such as a bank, savings bank or credit union, goetting said. She added that a Montanan with taxable income over $17,100 could save about $207 in state income taxes by depositing the maximum $3,000 in a Montana medical savings account. “It doesn’t matter if you have already paid your 2015 medical bills either by check, credit or debit card,” said Goetting. “You can add up those eligible expenses, make a deposit by Dec. 31 of this year and reimburse yourself from your Montana MSA as late as Jan.15, 2016. The key word is “paid,” Goetting said. “You can reimburse yourself for paid eligible medical expenses as late as Jan. 15, 2016. But if you haven’t yet paid those bills because your health insurance company hasn’t sorted out what it will pay and what you still owe, you can still reimburse yourself for those 2015 expenses after Jan. 15, 2016.” The amount available to reduce your Montana income is

the total deposited, not the amount use for medical expenses during the tax year, Goetting said. “For example, if you deposited $3,000 in a MSA but only $100 for eligible medical expenses during 2015, you still get to reduce your income for Montana income tax purposes by $3,000. The remaining $2,900 is available for paying medical expenses in future years.” A married couple who individually establish medical savings accounts can receive a $6,000 deduction if they file a joint Montana income tax return, Goetting said, and the couple will then save about $414 on their state income taxes. However, joint medical savings accounts are not allowed. Medical savings account amounts held in the name of a husband or wife can be used to pay the medical bills of either spouse or their dependent children, Goetting said. “For example, if a husband had $6,000 in medical expenses during 2015, $3,000 from his own MSA and $3,000 from his wife’s MSA could be used for his bills.” Eligible expenses include medical and dental insurance premiums, long-term care insurance, dental care (including orthodontists), eyeglasses or contacts or prescription drugs that are paid during the year. Not covered are medical-related bills that have been already covered by a supplemental, primary or selfinsured plan. Goetting said that Montana generally accepts as eligible expenses any that are listed in the IRS 502 Publication, “Medical and Dental Ex-

penses”, which is on the Web at: www.irs.gov/pub/irspdf/p502.pdf. An MSU Extension MontGuide can help individuals decide if they would benefit from a Montana medical care savings account. The publication (MontGuide 199817 HR) is free if picked up from a local MSU County Extension Office, or it can be downloaded for free from the Web at: http://msuextension.org/publications/FamilyFinancialManagement/MT199817HR.p df.

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ROAD REPORTS JUST DIAL 511 MILES CITY AREA 1-406-233-3638 GLENDIVE AREA 1-406-345-8252 Statewide Toll Free 1-800-226-7623 TTY 1-800-335-7592 Internet Address www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo

CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday, Dec. 19 3-2-1 Drink Specials

MUSIC DINNER SPECIALS

Prime Rib & Crab Legs Steak & Lobster Salad Bar Gift Cards for the Holidays Baker, MT 406-778-3278

Where the best parties happen!

We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday. Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.

C & D Yards • Baker, Montana

Open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday. Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site.

Wed., Wed.,

Dec. 16: Regular Sale w/Special Bred Heifer/Stock Cow Sale Dec. 23: NO SALE Due to the Christmas Holiday

Wed., Wed.,

Dec. 30: NO SALE Due to the New Years Holiday Jan. 6: Regular Sale w/ Special All Breeds Calf Sale

You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at

605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853

Paul Huffman C & D Yards Clint Ehret

Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.

605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 406-778-3282 406-772-5522

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If you are being emotionally or physically hurt, call 406-978-9262 for free and confidential help 24 hours a day.

Townsend Accounting Tri-State Service Chiropractic Center Dr. Charles F. Whitney 111 4th St. NW PO Box 176 Bowman, ND 58623

701-523-3239 GUNS N THINGS LLC 305 N. Merrill Ave. Glendive, MT

406-377-3969 Ernie Huether e-mail: eh7mm@mcn.net

Accounting, Taxes, Payroll

COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL Overhead Garage Doors & Operators

Jerry Townsend, Todd Tan & Rachelle Tan ACCOUNTANTS 10 South Main • Box 880 • Baker, MT TELEPHONE: (406) 778-3189

CALL 406-978-5646

Thee Body Shop 406-778-2263

Auto Body Repair & Reﬁnishing Windshield Repair & Replacement Reﬂex Spray-In Bedliners Mobile Soda Blasting

GUNS & RELOADING 24 Hour Towing • 406-853-6722 EQUIPMENT 111 Pleisner St. (1/4 mile east of Baker)

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Happy Holidays from the Jolley’s

“Making Your Building Experience a Happy One.”

Kick the winter blues by upgrading your home. • New Construction • Remodel Specialists • Pole Barns • Concrete: Footings, Stemwalls, • Siding, Roofing, Windows O’Fallon COmmunity Choir performed for the residence at Superior Care Villa.

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Citizens of Fallon County, In response to the “Letter to the Editor” in the Fallon County Times dated December 4, 2015. I would like to present “Pictures to the Citizens”, concerning the narrowness of the Big Hill Road. The crown of the road will be adjusted when the weather permits, when moisture wets the surface of the road it becomes slippery. Scoria would correct this issue, but then we have a dust issue, so where’s the happy medium? Furthermore, this road was just re-surfaced and the shoulders pulled. Time, use and future blading of this road will correct these issues. Sincerely, Deb Ranum Fallon County Commissioner District 1

All pictures are from various locatons on Big Hill Road.

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REAL ESTATE Jim Hurley Broker, Owner Home 406-778-3735

Brown Indian Trail Ranch JudySales Cell Realty, LLC 406-891-0133

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New Listing: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage on 2 lots. Fenced yard w/underground sprinklers, 314 S 9th St. E. $134,500 5 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Walk Out Basement, 2 Lots. 603 Dakota Ave $120,000

WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp

FOR RENT ____________________________ FOR RENT: Two - two bedroom apartments. Utilities paid, no smoking or pets. Call 970-2195149. 51-2p ____________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom mobile home with a master bedroom and bath in Plevna. No pets or no smoking. $650.00/mo plus utilities. If interested, please call Janice at 406-978-3888. 49tfc __________________________ FOR RENT: Two furnished two bedroom apartments. Call 406778-2175. 45tfc

FOR SALE ____________________________ HAY FOR SALE: 450 bales - 30 percent alfalfa/hay mixed, 150 straight alfalfa. First and second cutting. Call 701-523-6657 or 307689-8458. 49-50c __________________________ FOR SALE: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing. 35tfc __________________________ FOR SALE: Nice four-plex apartment building in Reeder, ND. $157,000 OBO. Call 701-7974766 or 701-789-1556. 31tfc

HELP WANTED ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Group fitness instructor. Morning and/or evening classes during school year. A complete job description and applications are available at City of Baker Office at 10 West Fallon, or call 406-778-3152. 50-51c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 2/15/16-12/15/16, Kinzler Rocking K Farms, Monango, ND. Three temp jobs. Cultivate, harrow, fertilize, plant, spray and harvest crops. Operate, repair farm equip, transport seed, fertilizer, water and chemicals for planting/spraying. Three mo exp, driver’s license, English required. $13.59/hr, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Job Service, 605-256-5300. Job #432589. 50p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the posiition of a permanent full-time 4-H Program Assistant. This shared Fallon and Carter County position performs a variety of activities which promote and support the Fallon and Carter 4-H programs; will typically spend one day a week in Ekalaka. Provides support and leadership in the planning and implementation of the 4-

H programs. Monitors all club activities; coordinates meetings, programs and activities; maintains permanent records reflective of membership and activity. Assists council members, clubs, leaders and members in attaining their 4-H goals while ensuring adherence to the Montana 4-H rules and standards. Attends council and club meetings, providing educational and program support. Participates in the planning and execution of 4H activities at both county fairs, 4H camp, and other special activities. Performs a variety of administrative duties including answering phones, greeting the public, and responding to queries about 4-H. Successful applicant will hold a high school diploma or equivalent; experience with the 4H program or similar youth development programs is preferred. Must possess or be eligible for a Montana driver’s license. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment criminal and motor vehicle background checks. Benefits include, but are not limited to, optional enrollment in health insurance and Public Employees Retirement. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 50-52c ____________________________ FARM/RANCH HELP WANTED: Ranch is between Baker and Ekalaka, MT. work consists of 70 percent farming and mechanics, 30 percent ranching. Some experience with heavy equipment is a must. Travel is reimbursed. Ability to have and expand your own cattle herd. We have a smoke free work place. Starting pay is $16.50/hr along with a $500 starting bonus. Call 406-975-6236. 49-51c

NOTICE ____________________________ NOTICE: Bowman, ND Gun Show Dec. 18, 19, 20, 2015, 4 Seasons Pavilion. 100 - 8’ tables - $25. Open to the public Friday 3 - 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission $3.00. Contact Rick Stark, home 406-778-2428; cell 406-978-2428. 49-51c

CARDS OF THANKS ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: A big thank you to all who bought raffle tickets on the teepee at the Bazaar in Baker last month. Because of you, $512 was sent to the Wounded Warrior Project. Thanks so much. Rita Breitbach 50c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of Amy (Lutts) Skartved would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who called, visited, brought food, send cards and flowers and attended the services for Amy. Thank you to the class of ‘89 for the beautiful wreath, and to Jon

and Nic Stevenson and all your employees, Pastor Levi Durfey, Gary Bruce, and Brenda at Thee Garage. Thanks to all our family and friends for your support during this difficult time. Amy would have loved to see you all. Wade and Chance Skartved, Jean Lutts, Roy and Erin Lutts, Ken Lutts, Mary Waggoner, and families 50c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of Helen Jensen would like to thank all of those who prayed, visited, called, sent cards, flowers, plants and memorials for our mom, wife and sister over the last year and a half and especially the last few months. Special thanks to Pastors Bruce and Reba for all of your support and the beautiful service; Melissa, Ben and Sandy for adding to the beauty with your music; Travis, Dale and Brenda for not only everything you did for the service, but for listening and supporting our “out of the box” requests; the ladies of the American Lutheran Church for the delicious lunch; and finally to Michelle, Kathy and the crew at Superior Care Villa. Mom could not have been in better hands. Thank you, thank you for all your superior care of Mom and Dad, and also your support to our entire family as we said good-bye. Delmar (DJ) Jensen Penny & Tim Sikorski & Family Bruce & Jeanne Jensen & Family Brian & Debbie Jensen & Family Leslie & Johnny Henson & Family Jill Jensen Maurice Tunby Rolf Tunby 50c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: We would like to thank everyone for their prayers, calls and cards. We are finally on the mend, slow but sure. Thanks to Fallon County Ambulance crew, FMC staff and our niece, Tina, you guys were great. It is a blessing to have such a great facility and staff in Baker. Also, thanks to my brother and son, Scotty, for going with me to Billings and staying with me. Thanks to my little sis Cindy and husband Pete and everyone else who brought our mail to us in the hospital. It was greatly appreciated. To all of you - thanks! Lawrence and Donnetta Schaefer 50c

LEGALS ____________________________ Darcy L. Wassmann, PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1136 Baker, MT 59313 Telephone: (406) 778-2422 Facsimile: (406) 778-3466 darcywassmann@midrivers.com Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of David Glen Hutchings, Deceased Probate Case No. DP 2015-28 Judge: Hon. George W. Huss NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, Dennis L. Hutchings, return receipt requested c/o Darcy L. Wassmann, P.C., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1136, Baker, Montana 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court. Dated this 30th day of November, 2015. s/Dennis L. Hutchings

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MNAXLP __________________________ CITY OF BAKER FINANCIAL AUDIT An audit of the financial affairs of the City of Baker, Montana has been conducted by James J. Wosepka, CPA. The audit covered fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication of a summary of significant findings as follows. Summary of Significant Findings The audit report for the City of Baker for fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, contained an Independent Auditor’s Report on the City’s general purpose financial statements. The reports issued for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, were unqualified reports. The audit contained no summary of significant findings for the fiscal year June 30, 2015. This publication is a summary and is not intended to be used as an audit report. Public Inspection of Audit Report The complete audit report is on file and open to public inspection in the City office at 10 West Fallon Avenue in Baker, Montana. Very truly yours, s/Kevin J. Dukart Clerk Treasurer City of Baker 50c

MNAXLP ____________________________ PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing on a proposed garbage rate increase will be held December 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Plevna Community Center, 105 Callin St. W., Plevna, MT. Questions or comments may be directed to Jodi Miller, Clerk/Treasurer; by phone at 406-772-5001; by email at plevnamt@midrivers.com; in person at 121 Main St., Plevna, MT; or by mail to P.O. Box 97, Plevna, MT 59344. Done by order of the Council of the Town of Plevna on November 9, 2015. 48-50

MNAXLP ___________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Baker Zoning Commission Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Avenue Monday, December 14, 2015 All information related to this notice may be viewed at the City of Baker Office, Room 120 in the Fallon County Courthouse. Meeting location is handicap accessible. A Public Hearing will be held at the next City of Baker Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Courtoom. The proposed hearing is located at 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, Montana, and is handicap accessible. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a Conditional Use application submitted by John (Justin) Cabot of Baker, Montana. The property is located at 16 East Sewall Ave., in Lakeside Addition, Block 5, Lots 1 through 4. This property is zoned Residential 2. The applicant proposes to operate a Commercial Taxidermy at this location. Baker City Code: 17.08.035 - Conditional Use. “Conditional Use” means a use that is not a permitted use in the zoning district. Due to its unique characteristics and circumstances it may be permitted subject to conditions that mitigate the impacts associated with the use. 17.10.015 - Conditional Uses. (a) At its discretion the city commission may refer a conditional use permit application to the zoning board that shall hold a public hearing to review the application, hear public comment, and provide

Beautiful - 4 BR, 2 BA - 2200 sq. ft home with everyones dream 2,000 sq. ft. Shop/Man Cave. - See bakermtrealestate.com for details and photos. Investment/Income - 4 plex - all 2 BR. Units- Great Rental Income History - Close to Downtown - $220,000 1 BR. Park Model Home. Kitchen - Loft, Fireplace, Front Covered Deck. 14 x33 - Like New! Can be moved or remain on lot. $43,000 Now is Time to Buy Beautiful Recent Completely Remodeled 4/6 BR - 2 BA - Top of line Gourmet Kitchen, cabinets and appliances. 307 - So. 3rd St. W. - See Photos and additional description at bakermtRealEstate.com Seller Motivated - Price Reduced 2011 - 28x36 Manuf. Home - 3 BR - 2 BA - 1 Car Detached Garage. 308 Keirle Rd, Baker Only $119,000. Motivated Seller REDUCED to $99,000. NOW $89,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - 1460 square ft. Main level, Full Basement - attached 1 Car Garage. Great Location near high school - 319. W. Center needs updating - $140,000 TAKING OFFERS

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2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000. Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $69,000. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker, Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer. Real Neat 3 BR - Large Rooms - Main Floor Laundry - Great Location, Priced to Sell Quickly - $130,000 302 South Monroe

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w w w. b a ke r m t re a l e s t a t e . c o m a recommendation to the city council. The zoning board and city council review shall consider all applicable conditional use performance standards or criteria provided in this title, as well as other factors related to the proposed conditional use that may negatively impact the neighboring properties. The zoning board shall recommend the application be approved, approved with conditions, or denied. The City Council shall hold a public meeting for all conditional use applications and shall base its decision on compliance with all applicable performance standards

provided in the title as well as other factors related to the proposed conditional use that may negatively impact neighboring properties. The city council may approve a conditional use permit subject to conditions that mitigate impacts of the proposed conditional use. (b) The city council may revoke any conditional use permit if it is clearly documented that the conditional use does not comply with any of the performance standards or criteria provided in this title or any condition placed upon the conditional use permit. 48-50c

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Grain Elevator Operations Beach Coop Grain, of Beach, ND, is currently hiring for a full-time position for grain operations in the Baker, Montana location. Previous farm and/or elevator experience preferred but not required. Job responsibilities include unloading of grain trucks, loading rail cars, grading grain, feed sales, general maintenance and housekeeping. General computer knowledge is preferred but not required. Candidate must be able to meet physical requirements including lifting heavy objects, working in all weather conditions and in confined spaces. Must be comfortable working at all heights. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to help create a safe work environment. Valid driver’s license required. Position comes with excellent pay, health/dental/disability insurance, and a 401K match. Apply in person at: 590 E Main St Beach, ND 58621 or Call Levi Hall at 701-872-3761 E-mail: levi@beachcoop.com

MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS _________________________________________________________________________________ TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula. 1-800-545-4546. ________________________________________________________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creativefinance.com ________________________________________________________________________________ HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE Paid training with U.S. Navy. Good pay, medical/dental, vacation, great career. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri (877) 475-6289, or jobs_seattle@navy.mil ________________________________________________________________________________ HIGH-TECH CAREER with U.S. Navy. Elite tech training w/great pay, benefits, vacation, $$ for school. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri (877) 475-6289, or jobs_seattle@navy.mil

_________________________________________________________________________________ THE NAVY IS HIRING Top-notch training, medical/dental, 30 days’ vacation/yr, $$ for school. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri (877) 475-6289, or jobs_seattle@navy.mil ________________________________________________________________________________ AUTO TRANSPORT COMPANY seeking professional class A CDL drivers. Experience preferred. Excellent wages, benefits, and bonuses. Call 406-259-1528 or apply online www.jandstransport.com/drivers. ________________________________________________________________________________ Auto Hauler Transportation Company is looking to fill a dispatcher position. Salary DOE. Full benefit package available. Please send resume to dispatch@jandstransport.com. _________________________________________________________________________________ Authentic Timber Framed Barns. Residential-Commercial-Storefronts. Design-Build since 1990. Authentic Handcrafted, Pegged Frames Installed, Starting at $18/SF. Traditional Turnkey Barns From $40/SF. Built to Last for Generations. 406-581-3014 or email brett@bitterrootgroup.com www.bitterroottimberframes.com

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