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New county auditor takes over in January

Mindy Schumacher will be taking over as the new auditor for Bowman County in January.

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By Brad Mosher

bmosher@countrymedia.net

Mindy Schumacher knows that she has some big shoes to fill when she takes over for retiring Sandi Tivis in January.

But, she already has learned a lot after 14 years working as the deputy auditor.

The Kansas native got two associates degrees from Colby Community College, one in business.

Bowman County senior Caleb Duffield drives to the basket in the third quarter of Tuesday’s lopsided 88-35 victory over visiting Grant County. The senior finished with 22 points in three quarters.

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Bulldogs bomb visiting Coyotes, host Harding County Saturday

Staff Report

It was a game that was decided early, but not quickly enough for the visiting Grant County Coyotes Dec. 22 in Solberg gym.

Bowman County jumped out to a 29-12 lead in the first quarter and cruised to a lopsided 88-35 triumph with four players in double figures.

It was the third straight victory for the Bulldogs after opening the season on the road with a 60-44 loss at Dickinson Trinity.

Bowman County bounced back from the Dec. 15 loss with wins over Heart River (70-46) and Beach (74-43) .

The team also closed out the 2020 portion of the season with a game at Lemmon (Dec. 29). The Bulldogs will host Harding County Saturday (Jan. 2).

Bowman rolls Senior Caleb Duffield led the Bulldogs, scoring 22 points in just three quarters on the court. He got off to a fast start hitting three of his four three-pointers in the first eight minutes of the game.

He wasn’t the only Bulldog to bomb the Coyotes from outside the arc.

Bowman County got 39 points from long-range, with Gavin Scott having the hottest hand. Scott, a junior, finished with 19 points, including four bombs in the first quarter.

The Bulldogs hit for 21 points in the second quarter as they built up a 50-18 advantage by halftime.

Even with a lot of substitutions in the second half, the Bulldogs kept adding to their lead, taking a 66-31 going into the final quarter.

In addition to Duffield and Scott, the Bulldogs got 11 points from sophomore Sam Andrews and 10 from freshman Bishop Duffield.

Bowman County had 10 players score in the game. Teigen Marmon finished with eight points while Brady Senn added seven. Carson Massey put in four points, while Aidan Thompson finished with three. Roman Fossum finished the scoring with two points.

The Bulldogs hit 22 two-point field goals and were 5-for-6 at the free throw line.

The visiting Coyotes struggled all night, hitting no three-pointers and just 15 two-point field goals.

Only two Coyote scored in double digits. Weston Zochner scored 13 points and Thomas Bryant finished with 10 points.

According to the current schedule, the next regular game on the schedule will be Jan. 5 when they visit Killdeer. They will play road games at Hazen (Jan. 8) and Lemmon (Jan. 12) before hosting the New England Tigers (Jan. 14) at Solberg gym.

“My husband (Ryan) is a native of Scranton,” she said, explaining her move to Bowman County. “We met in my hometown of Selden (Kansas).”

After moving to Scranton, she worked for a while at West Plains Implement in Bowman.

When she heard of an opening with the county, she was interested. “It was a job that really appealed to me. I have always been really interested in government. I felt that it (deputy auditor) was a job that really fit my capabilities and my interests,” she explained.

She came into a position that had been filled by her predecessor for 28 years, Schumacher said. “She worked with me for six months before she retired.”

The soon-to-be auditor added that she has had really good teachers.

Schumacher said that she started working for the county Jan. 2 in 2007.

According to the new auditor, there is a lot to the job that the public isn’t aware of – including handling game and fish in the county. “There is the budgets, the mill levies, the minutes and

agendas, we serve as the secretary for the zoning board; the auditor is also the chief financial officer for the county. We handle all aspects of the county’s financial affairs, including payroll and payroll reporting, the payment of bills, the disbursement of the taxes collected, the preparation of financial statements and the budgets.

“The auditor also calculate the mill levies for the taxing districts and overseas the delinquent tax process.

“We are also in charge of maintaining the insurance coverage and the inventory of fixed assets,” she explained. That also doesn’t include the auditor’s duties regarding the beer and liquor licenses, along with the hunting licenses.

“We are constantly changing gears in this office,” she added.

When it comes to handling the county elections, it is almost a constant state of learning and adapting, she explained. “We incur changes every two years. We are constantly learning.”

When it comes to meeting with the public, the office follows current guidelines regard-

ing access to the county building. “If people have questions, they tend to just call in. We start that way. If it is something the need to come in and visit with, we can do it that way as well.”

There is a lot of similarity between her northwest Kansas root and Bowman County, she explained. “It is very similar.

I grew up in a very agricultural community. They had oil as well. I grew up in a small town with 200 people, so it is very similar.... just colder here.”

According to Schumacher, her predecessor, the current auditor, has done a lot to help her learn the job. “There was a lot of hands on stuff we worked together on.

She taught me a lot, about election rules and laws. There was a lot, which we learned together, which was helpful, as we helped each other out.

“We would bring out the best in each other. We worked pretty well as a team,” Schumacher explained.

The mother has two sons attending Scranton High School.

The year 2020 started off with scholarships, sports

Looking back The year 2020 started off like many before it, with scholarships, sports and wild weather.

But that would soon change completely when a pandemic hit the world and the nation.

January 2020 Southwestern North Dakota was hammered by winds of nearly 70 miles per hour as a storm front moved through the region over the weekend.

Local Bison were put to a taste test at Grazers restaurant Jan. 23 as part of a menu-tasting event. They passed the test and have become part of the new menu at the Bowman Lodge and Convention Center.

February 2020 For Chad Welch, it was a perfect night.

At least when he went on a streak most bowlers’ only dream about. Playing with his Crook Creek #1 teammates, the man with a 15 handicap found perfection (300 score) on an alley in the Elusive Pocket.

Slope County may be the least populous county in the state, but it will also be playing a key role in a pilot project for electronically posting land access for hunters.

If successful, Slope County land as far west as Marmarth and the Montana border would have hunters able to see if they are welcome or if they would be trespassing.

At 94, William Mason Sr. is still saving lives. He has been doing that for almost 40 years. Mason has been donating blood since the 1980s. According to Camille Jones, the donor recruitment representative at Vitalant’s Bismarck office, Mason received a certificate of achievement Monday for donating 69 units of blood.

March 2020 Hettinger-Scranton earned its second Region 7 tournament crown in a row when they pulled away in the fourth quarter for a decisive 64-51 victory. The co-op team from the southern border of the state earned its second straight trip to the Class B state tournament, which starts Thursday in Grand Forks.

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Bowman County coach Nick Walker was named Coach of the Year at the conclusion of the Region 7 tournament March 12 in Dickinson. Walker guided the Bulldogs to a 17-7 season record, a three-way tie for third in Region 7 play with Beach and Hazen (all with 8-3 records) and a fourth place finish in the tournament.

A closure by Gov. Doug Burgum’s executive order has students, teachers and staff at Bowman Public School still scrambling to keep up with the schoolwork. According to a letter sent out to parents earlier in March, the district schools are following the guidance and recommendations from the North Dakota Department of Health and other agencies.

April 2020 North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum praised two rural communities for the way the people responded to a pilot project announced April 3. During his press conference Monday, the governor said that 367 people were able to be tested Saturday in Amidon. Slope County was the first to be tested under “Operation Drive Up”, with the state staffing a test site at the county fairgrounds.

The City of Bowman is facing a funding crisis, which could lead to cuts in programs and services. Not only is the community being hit by the collapse of tax income after local restaurants, beauty shops and other businesses were hit by executive orders issued by Gov. Doug Burgum in response to the COVID-19 pandemic... but the collapse of the oil prices will also hit Bowman hard.

May 2020 The schools in North Dakota will remain closed for the remainder of the spring semester, the governor announced Friday.

In his daily press conference, Gov. Doug Burgum announced the schools would stay closed while at the same time the state moves to reopen and lessen some of the restrictions.

Anna Allard celebrated May Day in a new way. It was “Freedom Day” when she reopened the Mo’s Bunker Bar in Amidon for business May 1. The North Dakota governor recently gave approval for the

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The North Dakota High School Rodeo Association Board of Directors has decided to cancel the 2020 NDHSRA State Finals Rodeo, which was to be hosted in Bowman starting June 10. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic was cited as the cause.

It was a small but memorable ceremony for the graduating class of nine Sunday. It started in the late afternoon in the Scranton gymnasium in front of family members, but ended with the newly minted graduates walking down Main Street from the school waving to dozens of cars and friends who were lining the street, shouting and waving signs.

June 2020 As of Monday, with slightly more than 24 hours remaining before the ballot drop box closed, approximately 80 percent of the people who requested mail-in ballots have returned them. According to the Bowman County Auditor Sandi Tivis, it showed a strong interest in voting. “A little more than 800 (ballots) we have received. We had 1,020 requests and 813 actual ballots received.”

A large thunderstorm hammered North Dakota Saturday, causing property damage, power outages and hail damage throughout the southwest region of the state. The heaviest reported damage so far has been to the roof of the West River Health Services building in Bowman.

Fossils are big in western North Dakota. Also South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. So big that even a national television network has brought even more attention with a three-episode series which will be concluding July 1 on PBS. The Dakota Western Bank in Bowman was evacuated and closed Thursday afternoon for several hours after strong winds caused an electrical short. The Bowman Fire Department responded with four units, according to Chief Chad Welch.

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school. A son, Craig was born in 1962, followed by Bradley in 1964. The family moved to Bozeman in 1965, and were joined by a third son, Blaine, in 1969.

Darrell taught science at Bozeman Junior High for 27 years.

He earned his master’s degree from Montana State University in 1970.

To augment his teaching salary, he partnered with Bob Baldwin in an ice business that produced and delivered ice throughout southwest Montana from 1970-1975. In addition, Darrell became a partner in the Bridger Creek Golf Course, where he mowed the course for 22 years following his retirement.

Darrell made substantial donations over the years to all of the educational institutions with which he and Joan were associated. He had many hobbies, including fishing, stained glass, woodworking, metal detecting, photography, and spending time with his beloved grandchildren.

He was an active member of the Bozeman United Methodist Church, and went on two humanitarian missions to rebuild homes for victims of Hurricane Katrina. He and Joan were also active members of the Sourdough Lion’s Club Darrell was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Genevieve Bowman; his wife, Joan; and one sister, Corinne Haff. He leaves behind his three sons and their partners, John, Kristy and Kelly; grandchildren, Brooke, Blake, Madeleine, Bayley and Trey Bowman; sisters, Lois Gueck and Bonnie Bowman, and brother, Gary Bowman, as well as his faithful dog, Mojo.

Funeral services were held in Bozeman, MT on Dec. 19. Memorial gifts may be made to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank at P.O. Box 1129, Bozeman, MT 59711 or the Sourdough Lion’s Club, c/o Wayne Gibson, 1201 Highland Blvd., #D-109, Bozeman, MT 59715.

Worst of Sinners

By Pastor Ed Kvaale

1 Timothy 1:15-16 says “The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might

display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life”.

Some have probably read this and think it refers primarily to the author who wrote it, but notice again that it is a “trustworthy saying”. Whenever, Paul says this he says it is a statement that can be applied to all of us. Paul said in Romans 3:23 “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”. It is another reminder that all of us desperately need the grace of Jesus and even now if we are in a “better” place than some it is only because of the grace and patience of Jesus that we are there. The New Testament is full of examples of how far short we come. Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) shows us that even if we can “technically” keep the 10 commandments that the reality is that we have broken them all if we

examine the true intent of those commands. We are not able, but thanks be to Jesus who came that first Christmas because He loved us so much that He was willing to put our needs ahead of His own. I am so thankful this Christmas that I don’t have to try harder or work harder to earn my salvation. Jesus has paid the price. He came to save all of us. Jesus did not come just for a few or the elite. In fact, when He first appeared Jesus first came to those who were lowly and humble. We don’t need to be working harder for Jesus to love and save us, we have to do something that for some is harder to admit that we cannot do it on our own and that we need Jesus in order for our life to be what He wants it to be. This Christmas season and New Year let us surrender anew to the grace and love of Jesus.

Fischer earns Torchbearer Award

North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) bestowed its highest youth achievement honor – the Torchbearer Award – on Kevin Fischer of Bowman at the organization’s recent state convention, held virtually due to COVID-19.

The award recognizes students for their involvement in Farmers Union’s youth education program and requires five years of senior class work to enhance communication, leadership and teamwork skills, as well as business knowledge of cooperatives.

Twenty-eight young people earned the award.

As Torchbearers, youth pledge to build a better world for all and a prosperous agriculture while practicing tolerance and brotherhood in order to “light the way to a peaceful world.”

Farmers Union operates one of the largest grassroots youth programs in the nation. More than 1,200 students, both rural and urban, annually participate in NDFU summer camps and educational classes. For more information, go to ndfu.org.

Merle Watts, 82

Merle Watts, Rapid City, passed away Dec. 24, 2020 at Avantara Nursing Home in Rapid City. He was 82 years old and had struggled with health issues for several months. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who was loved by all his family. His memories will be with us forever.

Deceased’s funeral arrangements, because of Corona virus a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home, Rapid City, SD is in care of the arrangements.

Merle will be laid to rest at Black Hills National Cemetery.

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Darrell Eugene Bowman, 87

Darrell Eugene Bowman, 87, passed away at his home in Bozeman on Dec. 12, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born in Bowman, ND on June 9, 1933, to Lawrence Bowman and Lucile (Enloe) Bowman. He graduated in 1951 from Bowman High School, where he was salutatorian of his class and lettered in basketball, football and track.

Following his graduation from Montana State University in Bozeman in 1956, Darrell was drafted into the Army. He spent time at the Nevada Proving Grounds near Las Vegas, where nuclear bombs were being tested. Darrell’s job was to test the pigs to see what possible side effects would be on humans. He recalled that the primary protection he received against the blast radiation was a pair of eyeglasses. Darrell subsequently volunteered for a second tour of duty and was stationed in Bavaria, Germany.

After his honorable discharge from the Army he returned to Bowman, ND, where he met Joan Sather, who was selling tickets at a Bowman basketball game. Joan and Darrell were married on Aug. 12, 1961 in Hettinger, ND. The couple first lived in Forsyth, MT, where Darrell was teaching high

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Marmarth writer publishes first book

By Shannon Johnson

Marmarth local, Jimmy Carroll, recently published his first book The Riverside Stories: Ring Bell for Service. It is the first book in a series of six.

53 year old Jimmy first developed an interest in writing during his school years when they would go around class and create a story together, each adding a sentence to the story. “I just tried to make them as funny as I could ,” he laughed.

Jimmy has written short stories and made comics in the past, however this is his first book. Even though he’s dabbled in different writing styles there is one common theme throughout his writing: comedy. “I like making people laugh. I like making myself laugh,” he chuckled.

Jimmy’s life inspired him to write The Riverside Stories, forming the characters after people in his own life and plot twists after some of his own experiences. “The bad guys don’t always lose and the good guys don’t always win,” he noted.

Using elements of his own life, Jimmy made the book set in a small town, with most of the characters members of a church family. “I’m a Christian, so if I can help bring even one person to God, it’s worth it,” he explained.

While it’s bound to give you a good chuckle with its comedy, there are also other elements that may very well keep you on the edge of your seat.

“I like to take my characters to a cliff, push them over the edge, and see what happens. Some hit the bottom, some grab a branch on the way down, and some are helped by others,” Jimmy explained.

“Not everyone gets pushed off though.”

Jimmy’s writing style is unique and authentic.

He doesn’t conform to traditional grammatical rules. The relaxed feel makes it read less like a book and more like you’re hearing an old friend tell you a story. “I just wanted to write it the way I’d say it,” shrugged Jimmy.

Jimmy works for the City of Bowman and uses writing as a way to relax after work and in his free time. “Its kind of like playing the guitar, its something I have to do…it’s a craving,” he explained.

Jimmy’s wife, Judy, also helps him throughout the process. “She saves a lot of the characters before I do too much damage to them,” he laughed.

When he and his wife aren’t busy writing or playing music, they can be found playing with their three dogs, Wile E., Boomer and Bonnie.

The Riverside Stories is a relaxing and entertaining read appropriate for high school aged folks and older. Jimmy’s self published book can be found on Amazon. “I hope everyone that reads it enjoys it,” he nodded.

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Guest Columnist

Some ice-fishing insight for the winter season North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s fisheries division chief answers questions

By Doug Leier, North Dakota Game and Fish Department

Here’s some ice fishing insight for North Dakota this winter from Greg Power, fisheries division chief for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.

Q: In terms of fishing activity, how much participation in overall effort is winter ice fishing?

Power: It can be substantial.

In an open winter, at least in the past, we’ve seen as much as 25% of our entire annual fishing effort come from the ice fishing season. On a bad winter, historically, it could be as low as 5%.

Q: Outdoor recreation continues to change with technology.

What do you see as some significant changes?

Power: Ice fishing has changed dramatically over the last four decades. One area is the amount of money and investment in technology and equipment that goes into ice fishing. It’s not what it once was. And along those lines, people have apparently a lot more money to invest in outdoor recreation and they’re using it to get them onto lakes.

Track vehicles, snowmobiles and ATVs have been around a long time, but the cost of some track vehicles and SnoBears have gone up. You’re seeing a lot more of that when it comes to the ice fishing season. Now, even in a bad winter with snow and challenging access issues, anglers can get onto those lakes.

In the big picture, that’s a bit of a game changer. From our fish management perspective, we’re expecting to see more effort and more harvest in the winter.

Q: Do those cause associated problems from changing winter angling access?

Power: They now have the track vehicles and the SnoBears, they are trailering them and they’re not driving the truck on

the lake, so they park on the shoreline, which is usually fine.

But in some lakes when there is a good bite, there will be 40, 50 of these trailers, trucks and trailers on a county road that’s fairly narrow and it’s causing problems with landowners, with their farm equipment. So, we’re seeing more and more problems just with the parking of vehicles. We ask anglers to please use some commonsense out there and be respectful.

Q: Last year, we had record moisture on the landscape. How is that this year and how is that for access?

Power: First, ice access going into early December was totally unlike last year. Last year we had

issues with much water running, you know groundwater, everything still running that we did not have good safe ice until well into January. That was atypical.

Q: We sold near record fishing licenses this year since April. Is that going to carry into ice fishing?

Power: I think the interest is there for all outdoor recreation.

It doesn’t matter what you’re doing, including winter fishing, we’ve seen such an uptick in people outdoors participating.

At this point, I would totally anticipate, considering we have a good opportunity on the landscape, that we’re going to continue to see more licenses sold.

A journey through time

A trip to the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum

By Ian Towe

Just before Christmas, I had the opportunity to visit the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum in Bowman, ND. It was truly a journey through time. First, I peeked into the living quarters of a pioneer home. It had a bed, a wooden highchair, and a cooking space all in one room, and I saw authentic dresses from the era. The next stop was a Native American display complete with tools constructed from elk and deer bones. There was also a replica of Native American writings. Rather than using letters to express themselves, they used a series of pictures. I saw replicas of traditional Native American clothing and jewelry. They made their jewelry out of tiny colored beads. Then, around the bend, I came face to face with a complete triceratops skeleton. It was exhilarating to be so close to something so large that had once roamed

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the land where we stand today.

Next, I looked though a glass window, and I saw where the magic happens. There was a huge table used for constructing dinosaur skeletons just like the one I had seen earlier in my journey.

I had a wonderful adventure, and I can’t wait to return, as they are currently remodeling.

They are planning to open a second building, which will contain exhibits from the first and second World Wars as well

as the Vietnam War as well as other exhibits on local history.

They are also preparing a detailed map, which will show the travels of both the pioneers and the Native Americans. I would encourage everyone to take a trip through time and visit the Pioneer Trails museum. They will continue to be open throughout the remodel; Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Local COVID-19 testing shows positive trend

By Brad Mosher

bmosher@countrymedia.net

For Sherry Adams, there are some positive trends in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic in Bowman and the surrounding counties.

As the regional director of Southwestern District Health Unit, she arranged the recent testing (Dec.18) at the Bowman County Fairgrounds with the assistance of members of the National Guard.

She predicted that the spike in cases throughout the state in early December would fade in coming weeks as she watched more than 100 people be tested by the military personnel inside the Four Seasons building.

Even the promise of vaccines being available in upcoming months, helps Adams to be optimistic, she explained.

In the hall, pairs of masked military personnel handled the processing and testing for the people.

“That is a pretty good number, I think. I am really happy. It is pretty close to the holidays and people are finding out if they are positive or negative. It could change their holiday plans.”

Not only the turnout for the event pleased Adams. The wind and cold weather also made the indoor testing location appropriate. The previous tests had been held with people staying in their cars and being tested in the parking lot.

“Usually, we come to the county when we are asked,” she explained. “It is not like a set schedule right now. With vaccinations coming, that will help too. Basically, what the community needs, we’ll try to work around their schedule.”

The military personnel working on the testing in Bowman has been pretty consistent, Adams said. “While there is a few new people, it has been a pretty consistent group. They have rotated a few, off and on. They are from all over North Dakota.”

The units have been extended on FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) orders through March, she added. “So they will be able to assist with the vaccination process.

“They have been a huge help,” Adams added.

The testing will remain indoors and will stay that way when the vaccinations are added in the

future, she explained.

When it comes to vaccinations, the process will be done in tiers. “First, it will be healthcare workers, then first responders, then long-term care, staff and residents of long-term care. They might prioritize those who are age 65 and older with health conditions because they are at a higher risk. There is an ethics committee at the state that helps by looking at the CDC (Center for Disease Control) guidelines to come up with what works for North Dakota.

“As we get the vaccines out through those tiers ... I am hoping it will be open to the public sometime in spring,” she said.

The recent pandemic positives trend downward in both the state and the region is something Adams attributes to more North Dakotans being careful -- maybe.

“It could be a combination of things. We might be ending our first wave of COVID. We were kind of hit hard. If you look at the East and West coasts, they are kind of being hit again, so they are getting into another wave.

“Masking has obviously helped. Social distancing helps. Not doing big gatherings -- those have all absolutely helped,” she said.

But people will have to wait until after the holidays in mid-January to see exactly how successful the state and the region has been with the pandemic. “If the cases start going up again...,” she stopped with her voice trailing off.

Looking back, she said that people were pretty good about how they handled it during the Thanksgiving holiday. “But Christmas and New Years will be the one to watch.

“So, we’ll see, if we are still pretty low a couple of weeks after January 1, I will be much happier,” she said. “The key will be for people to still get tested. People do not want to get tested as much anymore. They are just waiting. But it is going to be very important to be tested after the holidays to see if they picked it up somewhere,” she added.

She did say that the rate of influenza in the state has dropped, something she attributed to a by-product of the masking and social distancing, as well as people washing their hands more.

Guest Columnist

Some ice-fishing insight for the winter season North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s fisheries division chief answers questions

By Doug Leier, North Dakota Game and Fish Department

the lake, so they park on the shoreline, which is usually fine.

But in some lakes when there is a good bite, there will be 40, 50 of these trailers, trucks and trailers on a county road that’s fairly narrow and it’s causing problems with landowners, with their farm equipment. So, we’re seeing more and more problems just with the parking of vehicles. We ask anglers to please use some commonsense out there and be respectful.

Q: Last year, we had record moisture on the landscape. How is that this year and how is that for access?

Power: First, ice access going into early December was totally unlike last year. Last year we had

issues with much water running, you know groundwater, everything still running that we did not have good safe ice until well into January. That was atypical.

Q: We sold near record fishing licenses this year since April. Is that going to carry into ice fishing?

Power: I think the interest is there for all outdoor recreation.

It doesn’t matter what you’re doing, including winter fishing, we’ve seen such an uptick in people outdoors participating.

At this point, I would totally anticipate, considering we have a good opportunity on the landscape, that we’re going to continue to see more licenses sold.

A trip to the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum

For Sherry Adams, there are some positive trends in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic in Bowman and the surrounding counties.

As the regional director of Southwestern District Health Unit, she arranged the recent testing (Dec.18) at the Bowman County Fairgrounds with the assistance of members of the National Guard.

She predicted that the spike in cases throughout the state in early December would fade in coming weeks as she watched more than 100 people be tested by the military personnel inside the Four Seasons building.

Even the promise of vaccines being available in upcoming months, helps Adams to be optimistic, she explained.

In the hall, pairs of masked military personnel handled the processing and testing for the people. “That is a pretty good number, I think. I am really happy. It is pretty close to the holidays and people are finding out if they are positive or negative. It could change their holiday plans.�

Not only the turnout for the event pleased Adams. The wind and cold weather also made the indoor testing location appropriate. The previous tests had been held with people staying in their cars and being tested in the parking lot. “Usually, we come to the county when we are asked,� she explained. “It is not like a set schedule right now. With vaccinations coming, that will help too. Basically, what the community needs, we’ll try to work around their schedule.�

The military personnel working on the testing in Bowman has been pretty consistent, Adams said. “While there is a few new people, it has been a pretty consistent group. They have rotated a few, off and on. They are from all over North Dakota.�

The units have been extended on FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) orders through March, she added. “So they will be able to assist with the vaccination process. “They have been a huge help,� Adams added.

The testing will remain indoors and will stay that way when the vaccinations are added in the

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and second World Wars as well as the Vietnam War as well as other exhibits on local history.

They are also preparing a detailed map, which will show the travels of both the pioneers and the Native Americans. I would encourage everyone to take a trip through time and visit the Pioneer Trails museum. They will continue to be open throughout the remodel; Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Just before Christmas, I had the opportunity to visit the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum in Bowman, ND. It was truly a journey through time. First, I peeked into the living quarters of a pioneer home. It had a bed, a wooden highchair, and a cooking space all in one room, and I saw authentic dresses from the era. The next stop was a Native American display complete with tools constructed from elk and deer bones. There was also a replica of Native American writings. Rather than using letters to express themselves, they used a series of pictures. I saw replicas of traditional Native American clothing and jewelry. They made their jewelry out of tiny colored beads. Then, around the bend, I came face to face with a complete triceratops skeleton. It was exhilarating to be so close to something so large that had once roamed

the land where we stand today.

Next, I looked though a glass window, and I saw where the magic happens. There was a huge table used for constructing dinosaur skeletons just like the one I had seen earlier in my journey.

I had a wonderful adventure, and I can’t wait to return, as they are currently remodeling.

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When it comes to vaccinations, the process will be done in tiers. “First, it will be healthcare workers, then first responders, then long-term care, staff and residents of long-term care. They might prioritize those who are age 65 and older with health conditions because they are at a higher risk. There is an ethics committee at the state that helps by looking at the CDC (Center for Disease Control) guidelines to come up with what works for North Dakota. “As we get the vaccines out through those tiers ... I am hoping it will be open to the public sometime in spring,� she said.

The recent pandemic positives trend downward in both the state and the region is something Adams attributes to more North Dakotans being careful -- maybe. “It could be a combination of things. We might be ending our first wave of COVID. We were kind of hit hard. If you look at the East and West coasts, they are kind of being hit again, so they are getting into another wave. “Masking has obviously helped. Social distancing helps. Not doing big gatherings -- those have all absolutely helped,� she said.

But people will have to wait until after the holidays in mid-January to see exactly how successful the state and the region has been with the pandemic. “If the cases start going up again...,� she stopped with her voice trailing off.

Looking back, she said that people were pretty good about how they handled it during the Thanksgiving holiday. “But Christmas and New Years will be the one to watch. “So, we’ll see, if we are still pretty low a couple of weeks after January 1, I will be much happier,� she said. “The key will be for people to still get tested. People do not want to get tested as much anymore. They are just waiting. But it is going to be very important to be tested after the holidays to see if they picked it up somewhere,� she added.

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Q: In terms of fishing activity, how much participation in overall effort is winter ice fishing?

Power: It can be substantial.

In an open winter, at least in the past, we’ve seen as much as 25% of our entire annual fishing effort come from the ice fishing season. On a bad winter, historically, it could be as low as 5%.

Q: Outdoor recreation continues to change with technology.

What do you see as some significant changes?

Power: Ice fishing has changed dramatically over the last four decades. One area is the amount of money and investment in technology and equipment that goes into ice fishing. It’s not what it once was. And along those lines, people have apparently a lot more money to invest in outdoor recreation and they’re using it to get them onto lakes.

Track vehicles, snowmobiles and ATVs have been around a long time, but the cost of some track vehicles and SnoBears have gone up. You’re seeing a lot more of that when it comes to the ice fishing season. Now, even in a bad winter with snow and challenging access issues, anglers can get onto those lakes.

In the big picture, that’s a bit of a game changer. From our fish management perspective, we’re expecting to see more effort and more harvest in the winter.

Q: Do those cause associated problems from changing winter angling access?

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The proposed Project will consist of the construction, acquisition and installation of equipment to be used in connection with solid waste disposal, recycling, energy conversion and functionally related facilities including expansion and improvement of a landfill, rail extension and co-generation equipment. The Project may be financed by one or more series of bonds issued pursuant to a plan of financing. The Project will be owned and operated by GMHR Acquisitions Co., LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and will be located at 12804 90th Street SW, Scranton, North Dakota. GMHR Acquisitions Co., LLC is engaged in the business of solid waste disposal, energy conversion and recycling. The maximum amount of the proposed bond issue to finance the project is $16,000,000.

The Bonds and the interest thereon shall be limited obligations of the County payable solely from the revenue pledged to the payment thereof and payable by GMHR Acquisitions Co., LLC under a revenue agreement between it and the County. No holder of any such bonds shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the County to pay such bonds, or the interest thereon, nor to enforce payment against any property of the County.

Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, this meeting will be conducted with social distancing modifications consistent with the recommendations of the CDC as allowed under Governor Doug Burgum’s executive order suspending N.D.C.C. 44-04-19. As a result, space will be limited in the County Commissioner room. Members of the public are invited to call in and listen to the meeting. Please call the Auditor’s office at 701-523-3130 for more information.

Any member of the public seeking to submit comments relating to the public hearing should submit their comments to auditor@bowmancountynd. gov. All comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the meeting date will be considered part of the record of the meeting as if personally presented. _____________________________

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tract – Up for renewal 2021. Discussion – noted the increase in service fees. Council requested to add a 30 day notice of rate changes in the agreement and to move forward with agreement. c) City limit setbacks - Council discussed and intents to attend the zoning meeting in January 2021 – no action taken. d) American Legion donation – Council discussed – Shaun will inquire as to the detail of the monthly and annual utility costs for the Legion and report back in January – no action XI. Comments: Jeremy noted that the Southwest Water will increase January 2021. Pricing was discussed on metal detector.

XII. Next Official meeting date January 11th, 2020 6:30 pm at City Hall.

XIII. Adjournment: Henry made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 pm, 2nd by Doyle the motion carried and meeting adjourned.

Note: The City of Rhame per ND Century Code 40-01-09.1 is publishing these unofficial minutes subject to the governing body’s review and revision at the official January 11 , 2020 Meeting. Respectfully submitted,

GUN SHOW NOTICE: Bowman, ND Gun Show, Jan. 15, 16, 17, 2021, 4 Seasons Pavilion. 100 - 8’ tables - $30. Open to the public Friday 3 - 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free Admission. Contact Rick Stark, home 406-778-2428, cell 406978-2428.

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LEGALS Published in Bowman County Pioneer Dec 11, 18, 25, 2020 & Jan 1, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED PROJECT AND THE ISSUANCE OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL REVENUE BONDS (GMHR ACQUISITIONS CO., LLC PROJECT) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Commission of Bowman County, North Dakota (the “County”), will meet on January 12, 2021, beginning at 1:15 P.M., in the Commissioner Room at the County Courthouse, 104 1st Street NW, Bowman, North Dakota, for the purpose of holding a public hearing on a proposal that the County issue revenue bonds under the Municipal Industrial Development Act, North Dakota Century Code Chapter 40-57, in order to finance the cost of a Project described below.

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Monday, December 14, 2020 @ 7:00 PM. Location: Rhame City Hall I. Doyle called the meeting to order @ 7:03 P.M. II. Roll Call: Henry Waller, Doyle Kruger, Shaun Bergquist, Alan Getz, Jeremy Stotts, Darcy Goni III. Guest : Deb Streets and Marshall Battest IV. Shaun Bergquist was sworn in as mayor and took over meeting.

V. Minutes: Doyle made a motion to approve minutes as read from the November 2020 regular meeting and Alan 2nd the motion, motion carried.

VI. Mayor Comments: Shaun stated he was going to focus on doing what is right for the City of Rhame.

VII. Financial Report: a) Bank Rec & Cash Report: Motion to approve made by Doyle 2nd by Alan, motion carried. b) A/R Report: Motion to approve made by Doyle 2nd by Alan, motion carried. c) A/P Report: Motion to approve made by Doyle 2nd by Alan, motion carried.

VIII. Streets/Water/Sewer: a) Streets: Gravel has been hauled in and stockpiled for winter. b) Water: 1. 29 Day usage and 19,754.8 gallons average 2. 572,809 tower total gallons 3. 232,469 gallons tower to town ii. There is still a water leak we are losing approximately 4 gallons/ min. unfortunately the leak is not on a meter and is proving to be difficult to find. c) Sewer: All good – no issues IX. Old Business: None X. New Business: a) City Council Vacancy - Deb and Marshall each spoke to their desire to serve on city council. All but council members and Mayor excused themselves briefly so council could discuss. Doyle made a motion to appoint Deb to the vacant city council seat, Henry 2nd the motion. No roll call vote taken. Doyle yah, Al nah, Henry no vote. Shaun Vetoed Deb being on council. Staff and Guests where asked to return to the meeting.

Shaun stated there would be an election to fill the vacant seat. b) Bowman County Sanitation Con-

Darcy Goni Auditor Shaun Bergquist Mayor Accounts Payable: November ND League of Cities 120.00 Montana Dakota Utilities 1,023.95; Southwest Water 3,330.72 Consolidated Telecom 132.07; City of Bowman 371.00 City of Bowman 2,172.00; Marc 5,414.74 Trotter Construction 756.00; Jerome Fischer 300.00 Prairie MT Electric 119.85; Display Sales 223.00 Propoint 90.65; Bowman County 14,500.00; Bowman County 1,553.32; Ace Hardware 52.90 One Call 9.60; Country Media 83.64 Nardini Fire 204.20; Payroll 4,184.00 ND PERS 638.48; US Treasury 852.00 BCBS 452.40; Aflac 380.64

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By Michelle Rotenberger

106 Taylor Wanner (3-1) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points.

•Champ. Round 1 - Taylor Wanner (Bowman County/ Beach) 3-1 won by fall over Cade Lemmel (Sturgis Brown JV) 2-2 (Fall 1:42) •Quarterfinal - Taylor Wanner (Bowman County/Beach) 3-1 won by fall over Roy Antrim (Faith) 2-4 (Fall 2:19) •Semifinal - Taylor Wanner (Bowman County/Beach) 3-1 won by decision over Beau Peters (Sturgis Brown JV) 11-3 (Dec 10-5) •1st Place Match - Gage Anderson (Lemmon/McIntosh) 5-0 won by major decision over Taylor Wanner (Bowman County/Beach) 3-1 (MD 12-2) 113 Austin Wanner (4-0) placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points.

•Champ. Round 1 - Austin Wanner (Bowman County/ Beach) 4-0 won by fall over Teryn Zebroski (Sturgis Brown JV) 0-2 (Fall 1:31) •Quarterfinal - Austin Wanner (Bowman County/Beach) 4-0 won by decision over D`Angelo Garduna (Belle Fourche) 3-1 (Dec 6-2) •Semifinal - Austin Wanner (Bowman County/Beach) 4-0 won by fall over Jakob Long (Faith) 3-4 (Fall 2:54) • 1st Place Match - Austin Wanner (Bowman County/ Beach) 4-0 won by fall over Brady Unser (Ipswich/Leola/ Bowdle) 6-4 (Fall 1:34) 113 Karsen Kulseth (3-2) placed

4th.

•Quarterfinal - Brady Unser (Ipswich/Leola/Bowdle) 6-4 won by decision over Karsen Kulseth (Bowman County/ Beach) 3-2 (Dec 7-1) •Cons. Round 1 - Karsen Kulseth (Bowman County/ Beach) 3-2 won by fall over Teryn Zebroski (Sturgis Brown JV) 0-2 (Fall 2:17) •Cons. Round 2 - Karsen Kulseth (Bowman County/ Beach) 3-2 won by fall over Landon Dumas (Killdeer) 0-2 (Fall 0:38) •Cons. Semi - Karsen Kulseth (Bowman County/Beach) 3-2 won by fall over Jakob Long (Faith) 3-4 (Fall 2:26) •3rd Place Match - D`Angelo Garduna (Belle Fourche) 3-1 won by forfeit over Karsen Kulseth (Bowman County/ Beach) 3-2 (For.) 120 Caleb Sarsland (2-1) placed 2nd and scored 13.0 team points.

•Round 1 - Tristan Spencer (Pierre T.F. Riggs JV) 7-0 won by fall over Caleb Sarsland (Bowman County/Beach) 2-1 (Fall 5:36) •Round 2 - Caleb Sarsland (Bowman County/Beach) 2-1 won by major decision over

Colton Shelley (Belle Fourche) 3-8 (MD 14-5) •Round 3 - Caleb Sarsland (Bowman County/Beach) 2-1 won by fall over Tell Trohkimoinen (Sturgis Brown JV) 0-5 (Fall 4:51) 126 Emery Noll (3-0) placed 1st and scored 20.0 team points.

•Round 1 - Emery Noll (Bowman County/Beach) 3-0 won by fall over Ethan Martinmaas (Pierre T.F. Riggs JV) 3-3 (Fall 3:27) •Round 2 - Emery Noll (Bowman County/Beach) 3-0 won by fall over Lane Longbrake (Belle Fourche) 6-6 (Fall 2:55) •Round 3 - Emery Noll (Bowman County/Beach) 3-0 won by fall over Cayden Neurohr (Killdeer) 0-3 (Fall 1:02) 138 Kolby Sperry (3-1) placed 3rd.

•Quarterfinal - Kolby Sperry (Bowman County/Beach) 3-1 won by fall over Ryne Bostrom (Sturgis Brown JV) 5-2 (Fall 4:26) •Semifinal - Chase Carda (Pierre T.F. Riggs JV) 5-1 won by fall over Kolby Sperry (Bowman County/Beach) 3-1 (Fall 3:05)

•Cons. Semi - Kolby Sperry (Bowman County/Beach) 3-1 won by fall over Aaron Campbell (Pierre T.F. Riggs JV) 0-3 (Fall 1:27) •3rd Place Match - Kolby Sperry (Bowman County/ Beach) 3-1 won by decision over Ryne Bostrom (Sturgis Brown JV) 5-2 (Dec 9-2) 138 Tucker Strand (2-1) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points.

•Quarterfinal - Tucker Strand (Bowman County/Beach) 2-1 won by fall over Aaron Campbell (Pierre T.F. Riggs JV) 0-3 (Fall 1:01) •Semifinal - Tucker Strand (Bowman County/Beach) 2-1 won by fall over Byron Holt (Sturgis Brown JV) 1-2 (Fall 2:23) •1st Place Match - Chase Carda (Pierre T.F. Riggs JV) 5-1 won by fall over Tucker Strand (Bowman County/Beach) 2-1 (Fall 2:43) 145 Riggs Rotenberger (2-2) placed 4th.

•Quarterfinal - Austin Foley (Pierre T.F. Riggs JV) 3-1 won by fall over Riggs Rotenberger (Bowman County/Beach) 2-2 (Fall 3:39) •Cons. Round 1 - Riggs

from the Bowman County Extension Office!

As we move into a new year, we are looking forward to 4-H contests, activities, Achievement days and a new growing season. For families interested in 4-H, feel free to contact the Extension office, and we will get you in touch with one of our great 4-H leaders. Livestock producers, feel free to reach to Max about mineral questions, for help developing a feed ration, or any forage testing. Crop producers, if there were any concerning issues with any crops you grew this year, please let Max know, so he can be in touch with specialists on how to respond to the issues.

As always, we are more than happy to help with any lawn, garden or tree questions!

Rotenberger (Bowman County/Beach) 2-2 won by fall over Cody Zentner (Lemmon/McIntosh) 0-3 (Fall 0:13) •Cons. Semi - Riggs Rotenberger (Bowman County/Beach) 2-2 won by tech fall over Birch Bang (Killdeer) 2-2 (TF-1.5 3:53 (16-0)) •3rd Place Match - Austin Foley (Pierre T.F. Riggs JV) 3-1 won by fall over Riggs Rotenberger (Bowman County/ Beach) 2-2 (Fall 3:19) 145 Caydon Wolbaum (2-1) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points.

•Quarterfinal - Caydon Wolbaum (Bowman County/Beach) 2-1 won by fall over Kashton Ford (Sturgis Brown JV) 7-4 (Fall 3:00) •Semifinal - Caydon Wol-

baum (Bowman County/Beach) 2-1 won by fall over Birch Bang (Killdeer) 2-2 (Fall 1:04) •1st Place Match - Thomas McCoy (Belle Fourche) 9-4 won by fall over Caydon Wolbaum (Bowman County/Beach) 2-1 (Fall 1:14) 220 Mace Stuber (3-0) placed 1st and scored 26.0 team points.

•Quarterfinal - Mace Stuber (Bowman County/Beach) 3-0 won by fall over Brooks Clooten (Belle Fourche) 3-5 (Fall 5:47) •Semifinal - Mace Stuber (Bowman County/Beach) 3-0 won by fall over Sean Wahlfeldt (Belle Fourche) 2-5 (Fall 1:03) •1st Place Match - Mace Stuber (Bowman County/Beach) 3-0 won by fall over Levi Melanson (Belle Fourche) 3-6 (Fall 2:00)

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