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Hettinger-Scranton’s Samantha Oase (8) goes up for a block against Bowman County’s Bailey Peterson (5).

Windy’s Bar and Grill is getting a new addition with owners Drew and Nicole Henderson building a patio. PHOTO/Brad Mosher

New patio to add more seating to Windy’s Staff Report

Hettinger-Scranton’s Samantha Oase (8) goes up for a block against Bowman County’s Ellie Powell (14). PHOTOS/Brad Mosher

Scranton players help power Nighthawks into district playoffs

Staff Report

The Hettinger-Scranton kicked off of the Region 7 District volleyball playoffs Tuesday after earning a first round bye.

The Nighthawks closed the regular season with a three set sweep of Bowman County to earn a third seed, putting the co-op squad into a quarterfinal match against Beach Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Hettinger.

The Buccaneers earned the showdown with a 3-0 sweep of Glen Ullin/Hebron Friday.

A victory over visiting Beach would put the Nighthawks in a semifinal Thursday battle against the winner of the Hazen-Heart River contest, also scheduled for Tuesday evening at South Heart.

Hazen earned the spot by sweeping Richardton-Taylor by a 3-0 score Saturday evening.

The district championship game will be Saturday at a site and time to be named.

Earns third seed Hettinger-Scranton closed out its regular season Nov. 3 with a 3-0 sweep of Bowman County on the road.

The (25-13, 25-20, 25-19) win was the seventh straight three-set win since the Nighthawks lost a 3-0 decision since mid-October.

The win set the stage for the Region 7 District tournament, with the seeding putting the Nighthawks in as the third seed, thanks to the victory over the Bulldogs.

In that seven-win streak, the Nighthawks swept past Glen Ullin/ Hebron, Beach, Hazen, Richardton-Taylor, Killdeer and Mott-Regent before knocking off the Bulldogs in the Solberg gym.

The visitors started off with a run that turned a 5-5 tie into a 13-7 advantage, with key scoring from Scranton’s Samantha Oase and Bailey Pierce.

The visitors then started another run, scoring 12 of the next 18 points for the first set win.

In the second set, the visitors started slowly, falling behind early 5-2. The two teams tied at 10-10, then again several times until it was 19-19.

Hettinger-Scranton went on a 6-1 run to grab the second set (25-20) and a 2-0 advantage.

In the final set, Hettinger-Scranton let the hosts score first, then turned the 1-0 Bulldog lead into a 7-3 Nighthawk advantage.

Hettinger-Scranton would take a 14-8 lead, but the Bulldogs came back to tie the score at 14-all with a run of their own.

Ahead 22-17, the Nighthawks closed out the three-set sweep with a 3-2 run.

The COVID-19 virus has brought some changes to restaurants, especially in Bowman, according to the owner of Windy’s Bar and Grill.

The newest will be an outdoor patio on the south side of the building on South Main Street in Bowman.

It will add almost 600 more square feet of seating, according to owner Drew Henderson.

“We hope to get it finished within the next month or so... weather permitting,” he said, adding he doesn’t know how much use they will be able to get out of it during the winter months. “That is why we are kind of up against the clock.

“It is going to be open but somewhat sheltered,” Henderson explained.

The area will provide additional seating for his patrons but will be limited to adults over the age of 21, he said. There will be a glass door and there will also be a surveillance system monitoring the area, he explained. “We wanted to work with the city and the police department … and work within their guidelines.”

There will be an exit only available on the patio, with customers needing to enter the area through the bar.

“We are going to make it accessible to people 21 years or older. I’d love to have it opened up to anyone, but it is just not feasible at this time. It will be closely watched.

There will be adult beverages that will be allowed on the patio,” he explained. “We will be utilize it for seating and we might utilize it for some outdoor events such as cornhole tournaments. We might use it for seating for

music where they could be out there listening.”

It could be a place where customers could enjoy the weather when it is a nice day next year, the owner added.

With the county listed as at moderate COVID-19 risk, restaurants will be limited to 50 percent of capacity, according to Henderson. Once the patio is completed, it will be adding more space for the customers.

“This spring, we will be able to start utilizing it,” he said. It will also add natural lighting into the bar through the glass door, which will connect with the patio. “This will increase natural lighting and I think, increase the mood.

“We are just trying to stay competitive in the market,” he added. “We have a good menu. We have a good product.”

Voting is official, the incumbents dominate ballots Staff Report

Bowman and Slope counties made the Nov. 3 election official – almost a week later.

The canvassing board certified the vote tallies as official Monday, Nov. 9, in both counties.

The voters in both counties said yes to incumbents at the county, state and national levels, while also saying no to ballot measures.

The final results were posted by the state.

Bowman County results Three incumbent Bowman County commissioners on the ballot will be returning again, with Rick Braaten getting the most votes (1,401), followed by Pine Abrahamson (1,301) and Jerry Jeffers (1,266). There were 77 write-in votes.

Locally, the state measures on the ballot were soundly defeated.

Constitutional measure number 1 would have increased the number of members on the state board of higher education from eight to 15, along with prohibiting state legislators and other state employees from serving on the board.

In Bowman County, the measure wasn’t even close, losing by almost a 3 to 1 margin. Only 333 voted for the measure, while there were 1,219 votes against it.

The second measure on the ballot, Constitutional Measure 2, also lost by a large margin with only 448 people voting for it. The measure would have allowed petitions for constitutional amendments to be submitted to the secretary of state and could be put on the ballot for a general election.

More than three-quarters of Bowman County voters want incumbent Gov. Doug Burgum

and his lieutenant governor, Brent Sanford, to remain in office. The republican duo finished with 76 percent of the county votes (1,254), beating out Shelly Lenz and Ben Vig of the Democratic-NPL with just 177 votes.

There were 158 write-in votes while Libertarians DuWayne Hendrickson and Joshua Voytek had 53 votes for just 3.24 percent of the total votes.

In the race for state auditor, Republican Joshua Gallion had 1,355 Bowman County votes while Patrick Hart of the Democratic-NPL had 257 county votes.

In the race for state treasurer, Republican Thomas Beadle easily dominated in Bowman County getting 1,298 votes. Democratic-NPL candidate Mark Haugen had 308 county votes.

There was only one person on the state ballot for insurance commissioner, with Republican Jon Godfread getting 1,518 votes.

In the race for Public Service Commissioner, Republican Brian Kroshus had 1,325 votes, with Democratic-NPL candidate getting 262 votes.

In the race for the Superintendent of Public Instruction, incumbent Kirsten Baesler had 1,025 of the county votes, while Brandt Dick was far behind with 520.

Jon Jay Jensen, running unopposed for the Justice of the Supreme Court, got 99.79 percent of the 1,460 total votes.

National level Bowman County was decidedly Trump Country Tuesday with 1,395 of the 1,657 votes going to the Republican incumbents Donald Trump and Mike Pence.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on the Democratic-NPL tick-

et finished with 228 votes. The Libertarian Party ticket of Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy Cohen finished with 30 votes in Bowman County.

Republican Congressman Kerry Armstrong easily was the top vote getter for the only congressional seat in the state.

The incumbent had 1,413 of the county votes, while Zach Raknerud of the Democrat-NPL was second with 195 votes. Libertarian Steven James Peterson got 36 votes in the county to finish with 2.19 percent.

Slope County results Incumbent Scott Ouradnik held on to his seat as a Slope County Commissioner, getting nearly 60 percent of the vote. He finished with 234 votes, while Len Sadler was second with 164 votes.

In a battle of write-ins for the supervisor position on the Bowman/Slope Soil Conservation District, it was Vern Brown getting the most votes with 12.

Len Sadler was second with five votes, beating out Ernie Holzemer and David Septon with both getting three votes each. Jimmy Carroll, Leroy Clendenen and Farrell Lorge each had two votes.

In a race for the supervisor position on the Slope/Hettinger Soil Conservation District, it was Keith Witte getting 133 of the 135 total votes.

In the two constitutional measures on the statewide ballot, both lost be lopsided margins in Slope County.

Measure 1 got only 72 out of the 398 votes, while Measure 2 was a little closer, but had 61 percent vote against it.

Nationally, the incumbent Republican ticket of Donald Trump and Mike Pence had 379 votes,

while the Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris Democratic ticket picked up 44 votes for just over 10 percent. The Libertarian Party ticket got just two votes in Slope County.

In the congressional race, incumbent Kelly Armstrong got 376 votes in Slope County, while 37 voters selected Zach Raknerud of the Democratic-NPL party.

Libertarian Steven James Peterson had seven votes.

In the gubernatorial race, incumbents Doug Burgum and Brent Sanford got 328 votes in Slope County, while the Democratic-NPL tandem of Shelley Lenz and Ben Vig finished with 40 votes. Libertarians DuWayne Hendrickson and Joshua Voytek had 16 votes in Slope County.

Republican Joshua Gallion finished with 370 of 419 votes from Slope County, while Patrick Hart (D-NPL) finished with 49 votes.

Republican Thomas Beadle won the lion’s share of votes in Slope County, getting 350 in the race for state treasurer, while Mark Haugen (D-NPL) had 66 votes.

Republican Jon Godfread got all but five of the 383 votes in Slope County, finishing with 378 in the race for insurance commissioner.

Brian Krosus, a republican, picked up 365 votes in Slope County, easily beating Casey Buchmann (D-NPL) who finished with 51 votes.

In the race for the state superintendent of public instruction, incumbent Kirten Baesler finished with 268 votes in the county, while Brandt Dick had 132.

Jon Jay Jensen had 355 of the 358 votes for the berth as justice of the state Supreme Court.

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Obituary

Mike Fischer, 84

On the early morning of Nov. 4, at the age of 84, God whispered in Mike’s ear “your work here is done, your horse is saddled and ready to ride.” Mike was born Aug. 29, 1936 in Manning, ND to Mike and Clementina (Kuhn) Fischer. Mike grew up and attended country school in the Halliday, ND area. At a young age he worked for area ranchers and stock contractors.

At the age of 23, he knocked on Emilie A. Carlson’s door and asked her to take a drive, which led them on their journey of 60 years together. Mike and Emilie were united in marriage on Aug. 29, 1960. To this union six

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In 1974 Mike, Emilie, and their daughters moved to Wibaux, MT. He was proud of the six daughters he and Emilie raised and the sons-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren they gave him. He especially enjoyed attending all their activities.

Mike worked on ranches and sold feed and fiberglass products. He was a brand inspector for 20 plus years for Wibaux County. His greatest job, however, was his cattle, whether it was buying, selling, feeding or branding. Mike enjoyed nothing more than saddling up and helping neighbors. He had a passion for horses and riding. He was fortunate enough to own several good horses. Mike also loved rodeos and no 4th of July was complete without attending one.

Mike was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and the Wibaux Saddle Club.

Mike is survived by his wife, Emilie; daughters, Corinne (Curt) Bacon of Wibaux, MT, Carmen (Bruce) Smith of Wibaux, MT, Candace (Mike) Schneider of Wibaux, MT, Co-

lette (Loren) Obrigewitch of Dickinson, ND, Crystal (Shane) Jahner, of Linton, ND, Caryn (Donny) Burke of Bowman, ND; 15 grandchildren; Calvin Bacon, Chloe (Josh) Zinda, Meriah Smith (fiancé Ross Ryan), Riley, and Bridger Smith, Chance Schneider (fiancée Arielle Billing), Sierra, Erin, and Noah Schneider, Lance Obrigewitch (fiancée Bobbi Jo Vandal), Seth Obrigewitch, Grady, Emily, Avery, and Caysen Burke; three great-grandsons, Colter Bacon, Walker and Wylee Zinda; and one sister, Clarlee Pierson of Laurel, MT. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Clementina (Kuhn) Fischer; brother, Joe Fischer; sisters, Viki Booke and Dolly Schmidt; brothers-in law, Frank Pierson and Glenn Booke.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneral.com.

Funeral Service for Mike Fischer of Wibaux, MT were held Nov. 9, 2020 at St Peter’s Catholic Church in Wibaux, MT with Fr. Silvester Anthonysamy officiating. Burial followed at the Wibaux Cemetery.

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Durwood DeHart Ohm, 90

Durwood DeHart (Dodie) Ohm was born March 17, 1930 in Reeder, ND. He passed away on Nov. 2, 2020, at the West River Health Services in Hettinger, ND. Dodie was the only child and the pride and joy of the late Albert John Otto Ohm and Ella Lenore Benson Ohm. Dodie and his parents moved to Scranton, ND in the mid-1930’s and he attended Scranton Public School and graduated with the class of 1948.

After graduation, he enrolled at Wahpeton State College of Science, but was shortly thereafter called to serve our country during the Korean Conflict. He was assigned to 8104th AU HQ

RYCOM on Okinawa as a member of the AG Team. While stationed on the island of Okinawa, Durwood met a lovely soldier named Marilyn Louise Saunders of Pittsburgh, PA. The mayor of Naha, Okinawa in August of 1952, married them. Upon discharge from the U.S. Army, Durwood attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and fulfilled his dream of becoming a funeral director. Durwood always knew that he would return to and live out his life in his home community. He and Marilyn moved back to southwestern North Dakota and purchased the funeral home in Bowman, ND. Durwood owned and operated the Ohm Funeral Chapel from 1955 until 1986. He was deeply proud of his service to the community. Durwood carried out his work with compassion, dignity and respect. He cared deeply for each and every family he served.

He often said that providing endof-life funeral services to his life-long friends was one of the greatest honors of his life. We also know it was a very heavy burden on his soul. Durwood was a true “people person” and no matter where in the country he traveled, he would run in to a friend. Durwood was an avid

golfer. He loved his post-retirement job of managing the pro shop at the Tom O’Leary Golf Course in Bismarck, ND. Due to declining health, Durwood was forced to leave his work at Tom O’Leary and he moved to Hettinger, ND where he resided at the Western Horizons Care Center until his passing.

We, his children, know that our dad’s heart and spirit were shattered in 1977 when our brother David died in an automobile accident. We also know that with our dad’s death comes a healing and peace that he was unable to find while living here on earth.

For this we rejoice. His parents, Albert and Ella Ohm, and his son David DeHart Ohm predeceased Durwood. He is survived by his former wife and life-long friend Marilyn Ohm of Tucson, AZ, his daughter Kristine Ohm, Tucson, AZ, son Paul Ohm, Tucson, AZ, his youngest son Jay Ohm and wife Cindy Ham, grandson Sage David Ohm of Hettinger, ND, granddaughter Whitney Besler (Vance) and great-grandchildren Cadence and Christian of Gillette, WY, and his dear cousin Peggy Birdsall of Dickinson, ND. As per Durwood’s wishes, his body has been cremated.

Death Notice Make the Great American Smokeout your quit date Douglas Abrahamson, 78 Douglas Allen “Doug” Abrahamson, age 78, of Philip, formerly of Bowman, ND, died Nov. 2, 2020, at Monument Health in Rapid City.

Funeral services are pending with the Rush Funeral Home of Philip. www.rushfuneralhome.com

All smokers, including those who use electronic nicotine delivery systems or vaping devices, are encouraged to make the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 19 their quit date. Quitting tobacco is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health. Smoking or vaping increases the user’s chances of contracting respiratory diseases like COVID-19 and Influenza (flu), as well as developing many other smoking related illnesses and can even lead to death. A thousand North Dakotans die every year from tobacco use.

North Dakota’s smoking rate, at 17%, is higher than the current national average of 14%, according to the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. North Dakotans are invited to join thousands of others across the country who are planning to quit as a part of the American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout.

NDQuits and local public health units provide a wealth of resources to help tobacco and nicotine users quit.

Southwestern District Health Unit recognizes the most effective way to quit smoking is to make a quit plan. Our office assists those wanting to quit tobacco

and nicotine by providing educational materials and tobacco cessation resources. In addition, the statewide tobacco cessation program, NDQuits, offers free support and coaching.

A quit plan may include setting a quit date, listing reasons to quit, identifying smoking triggers, and building a strong support system.

“There are many resources to help you quit, and the Great American Smokeout is a great time to start using those options,” said Jennifer Schaeffer. “Southwestern District Health Unit can help you make a plan and stick to it with the help of tobacco cessation products and support.”

Tobacco users can get help enrolling in NDQuits with assistance from Southwestern District Health Unit 701-483-3760 or by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). TDD users can call toll-free at 1-800-842-4681. Enrollment in NDQuits is also possible online at www.ndquits.health.nd.gov.

To learn about tobacco prevention and cessation efforts in our community, contact Southwestern District Health Unit at 701-483-3760.

Winter Livestock Forage Options

As we rapidly approach cooler weather and the necessity to feed hay or supplement livestock on pasture, producers should explore all supplement options. For example, Modified Distillers Grain is a great protein supplement in a Total Mixed Ration, but difficult to feed when cattle are on a non-TMR diet. Other options in our area, for protein supplementation, are field Peas and Sunflowers. Field Peas have a CP of 23-26, and Sunflowers have a CP of 20, with the added benefit of high fat content. Along with feeds, many high protein cake and tub options are available. Producers should send hay samples in to evaluate what nutrients need supplemented and then decide the best option for that.

If you are interested in developing ration plans, testing forage or water, or any questions, feel free to reach out to your Bowman County Extension Agent, Max Robison at 523-5271 or 406-461-3462.

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NDDH reports first child with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome and COVID-19 The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has confirmed the first case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) in a child with COVID-19. The child has been discharged from the hospital and is resting at home.

MIS-C is a rare condition where different body parts of the child can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes or gastrointestinal organs. Children with MIS-C have presented with persistent fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, neck pain, rash, bloodshot eyes, and fatigue. The longterm effects of the disease are unknown.

“This development is an unfortunate reminder that COVID-19 can impact people of any age, even children,” said Dr. Joan Connell, NDDoH field medical officer and pediatrician.

“The best way to help prevent your child from getting MIS-C is to take action to avoid exposure to the COVID-19 virus and teach your child how to do the same.”

Dr. Connell explains that MIS-C may begin weeks after a child is infected or exposed to someone with COVID-19. It is not known yet what causes MIS-C, but many cases of MIS-C have had either a positive test result for the SARS-CoV-2 virus or have been around some-

one with COVID-19.

Parents should contact a health care provider if their child has symptoms of MIS-C and should seek emergency care if their child has trouble breathing, pain or pressure in their chest that will not go away, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, bluish lips or face, or severe abdominal pain.

As of Oct. 30, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received reports of 1,163 confirmed cases of MIS-C and 20 deaths in the United States. Additional cases are under investigation. Cases have occurred in children ages 1 year to 20 years old, with most

COVID-19, Election Stretch Federalism

By Lloyd Omdahl

When the U.S. Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia in 1787, the delegates came thinking their job was to amendment the Articles of Confederation. When they begin to think about the problems with the Articles, they disregarded the convention call and set about building a stronger national government.

Actually, none of the delegates had a neat master plan. Pragmatists took charge and hammered out compromise after compromise, with the main contenders being delegates favoring states’ rights versus delegates who saw the need for a stronger central government.

A federal system may have been suitable for the economy and society of the 1700s when businesses, farms, and other enterprises were local. But as America became populated and prosperous state boundaries lost their significance. In fact, state boundaries hindered expansion.

Throughout the 1800s and 1900s, legislation and court decisions responded to the need for an interstate perspective by reapplying old principles to new circumstances.

In many ways, our economy and society have outgrown the fragmentation of 50 states in traditional federalism. Since we have become a nation in the truest sense, we need to ask whether or not federalism is obsolete in more ways than we are willing

to admit.

Over the past few months, federalism demonstrated its incompetence in dealing with COVID-19 and with elections, both of which have resulted in major social upheaval.

First, COVID-19 is not a city problem, a county problem or a state problem. It is a national problem but we have been attacking it with a federal system that calls for decentralization of a response.

Out of respect for federalism, the president passed the job to the states, many of whom passed it down to other fragments of local government. We had 50 responses (or non-responses) to a challenge that required a unified response. Resources were wasted; jurisdictional fights developed; states punished their neighbors and, worst of all, people died. A lot of people died.

Even if we centralized management today of the government response to COVID-19, it would be too late to correct the grievous consequences of decentralization.

Federalism was a failure in the fight against the pandemic. Of course, the humans involved could have ameliorated the problem of fragmentation but instead used it to pass the buck around. And the buck was passed.

Federalism was also a failure in administering the polls in the recent election.

With 50 states making and remaking elec-

tion rules, millions of voters got lost in the shuffle and democracy was curtailed in the process. The principle of “one person, one vote” was shattered by “one person, no vote” in many jurisdictions.

Of course, the atrocities in elections run deep in American history. With federalism, states have been allowed to discriminate against their citizens in a variety of ways, from literacy tests, to residential requirements, to limited access to voting sites, etc. etc.

If this is a democracy, citizens ought to be guaranteed through nationally uniform standards that every “one person will get one vote”. We have denigrated the word “democracy” by our conduct in the recent election fight.

Before we howl about states’ rights, let us not forget that Congress passed legislation granting the right to vote to 18-year-olds while most states were clinging to 21-yearold voting. The Supreme Court ruled that Congress had overstepped its authority so Congress quickly proposed the 26th Amendment which was quickly passed by threefourths of the states to avoid confusion at the polls with one set up for federal elections and a separate set up for state elections.

There are ways in which Congress could convince states to conform to national standards. They should be called “Laws to Bail Out Democracy”

patients between 1 and 14.

The NDDoH recommends that everyone take necessary, everyday actions to avoid getting the virus that causes COVID-19: •Wash your hands frequently to limit your exposure to germs.

•Avoid close contact.

•Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others.

•Cover coughs/sneezes.

•Stay home if you are feeling sick.

For more information about MIS-C and COVID-19, visit www.cdc.gov/mis-c/index. html.

Bowman County Commission meets Nov. 17 The Bowman County Com- ing agenda will be a final hearmissioners will meet Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. in the Bowman County Commissioners room in the county building.

Among the items on the meet-

ing for a revision to the county ordinance regarding the regulation, operation and maintenance of solar energy systems.

Kindergarten hosts Donuts with Dad

The kindergarten students at Roosevelt will be celebrating “Donuts with Dad” twice in the morning Nov. 20 when it is held in the Roosevelt Commons.

The first group of students and dads will meet in the commons at 8:30 a.m., while the second group will snack starting at 9:10 a.m. in the commons area.

NDSCS President’s Honor Lists The North Dakota State College of Science has named 399 students to its spring semester 2020 President’s Honor List, and eight students to its summer semester 2020 President’s Honor List. The Honor List recognizes students who have achieved grade point averages of 3.5 or

higher while taking at least 12 credits with letter grades. The honorees include: Spring 2020 President’s Honor List Bowman: Bryan Knopp, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology

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Jeffers made a motion to reappoint Darrell West to a two-year term and appoint Karen Salter as a new member, replacing the position previously held by Sherrie Teigen to the Bowman County Rural Ambulance District Board of Directors. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Braaten made a motion to approve the September 2020 Month-End Bureau of Land Management Report, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

On behalf of the Scranton Lions, Jerry Aase and Nancy Teigen met to inquire if the county would consider a donation to build a new shelter located in the City of Scranton Park. The commissioners are favorable to assist with the funding needs but stated that the City of Scranton would be the recipient of the funds as the property is held by the city. The Lions members will be securing other donations and will visit with the City of Scranton council members.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs and Brosz Engineering representative Lucas Doerr met to provide updates to road projects.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the gravel request from Stillwater Township for 1,200 cubic yards from the Kelner Pit at 100% cost to paid by the township, with Braaten seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the gravel request from Whiting Township, for a total of 1,700 cubic yards from the Hestekin Pit, with Braaten seconding the motion. The township will be responsible for 100 % of the cost. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.

Motion carried.

Jeffers made a motion to approve the request from Minnehaha Township for 24-inch x 30-foot culvert, with Braaten seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. The township will be responsible for 100 percent of the cost, as the township does not meet the minimum mill levy of nine mills in order for the county to share the cost.

Jeffers made a motion to approve the request from Corey Stevenson to place two approaches, one located four miles North of 129th Avenue and the second six miles North of 129th Avenue. Both will be located on the east side of the road. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Braaten made a motion to approve the request from Mark Kelner to place an approach on the west side 129th Avenue SW. Abrahamson

seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried At 1:00 PM Commissioner Buchmann joined the meeting.

At 1:15 PM Chairman Brackel called the Public Hearing to order to receive public comments on the 2021 Budget. Bowman County Pioneer Reporter Brad Mosher and various Bowman County staff members were present. Discussion was held on the estimated county mill levies. Abrahamson made a motion to approve the 2021 Final Budget, as presented, with Braaten seconding the motion.

A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

The levy limitation will be established by the budgets presented by the political subdivisions and approved by the commissioners as applicable to the North Dakota Century Code.

Abrahamson made a motion to adjourn the hearing at 1:35 PM, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Drew Christensen, Public Engagement Manager for Apex Clean Energy, Inc., met via telephone conference, to reaffirm that the project is on schedule and the Bowman Wind Project Area map will be forth coming.

Discussion was held on the following real estate that has been forfeited to the county for delinquent taxes.

Bowman County has taken tax deeds to such property and will offer for sale at public auction on November 17, 2020. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

A public hearing will be held on October 20, 2020 at 2:30 PM for any objections to the stated minimum bid price from the City of Bowman and City of Rhame.

Abrahamson made a motion to establish the following minimum sale price, with Buchmann seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Minimum Sale Price City of Rhame, North Dakota Wheelock Addition Block 2: Lot 4 $12,770 Abrahamson made a motion to establish the following minimum sale price, with Braaten seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Minimum Sale Price City of Bowman, North Dakota Original Townsite Block 17: Lot 2 $20,070 Abrahamson made a motion to approve the following resolution, effective immediately, with Buchmann seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

WHEREAS, the Bowman County Commission has the authority under N.D.C.C. 24-05-23 and N.D.C.C. 24-05-24 to develop and implement rules governing the disposal of any stored hay or other obstruction placed on the right of way for a county highway/road, BE IT RESOLVED, therefore the county commission has developed the following rules for disposal of hay stored on the county/road right of ways: 1. The storage of hay after October 15th of each year will be deemed an encroachment on the highway/road right of way for which it is stored; 2.

That the county shall follow the procedure outlined in N.D.C.C. 24-05-03 for removal of encroachments within the highway/ road right of way in order to remove any hay stored within the right of way after October 15; 3. That the cost of the removal of such hay shall be taxed against the land for the ensuing year.

Abrahamson made a motion to appoint Josh Buchmann as the 2020 Bowman County State Fair Annual Meeting Delegate, with Braaten seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Bowman County Deputy Treasurer Sydnee Kidd met to present the September 2020 Treasurer’s Report Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation report. Buchmann made a motion to approve, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman County Sheriff Frank Eberle joined the meeting for discussion on converting the part-time office assistant to a full time position, effective December 1, 2020. Discussion will continue at the next commission meeting.

Due to the November 3, 2020 General Election Braaten made a motion to reschedule the November 3rd meeting to November 10th. Buchmann seconded the motion. November meeting dates will be November 10th and November 17th.

Jeffers made motion at 4:45 PM to adjourn with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

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LEGALS Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 6, 13 , & 20, 2020 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN DISTRICT COURT SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRJCT COUNTY OF SLOPE SUMMONS CIVIL No..44-202O-CV-00007 The Farmers Union Oil Company of Bowman, Buffalo and Rhame dba Propoint Cooperative, Plaintiff, VS Thomas L. Golden Jr., Defendant.

THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: 1. You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the Complaint of the Plaintiff in the above entitled action, which is now served upon you.. You must serve upon the undersigned an answer or other proper response within twenty (21) days after the service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the date of such service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated at Minot, North Dakota, September 25, 2020.

Andrew J. Schultz (N.D. ID#O95) Worthington & Schultz, P.C. P.O. Box 2087 Minot, ND 58702-2087 (701) 852-5513 wonhington@srt.com Our File No. 20-0164 AITORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF THIS IS AN AITEMPT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 13, 2020 Regular Meeting City of Marmarth October 7, 2020 Meeting was called to order with Hailey Dschaak, Laurie Reichenburg, Bryce Lecoe, Donnie Sonsalla, and Jenn Lecoe present.

Minutes of the last meeting were read and a motion to approve the minutes was made by Laurie 2nd Donnie all in favor. Financial reports and bills were reviewed and approved motion was made by Donnie 2nd Laurie all in favor.

Donnie made motion to approve the Budget Laurie 2nd all in favor.

Dschaak reported batteries have been replaced Resolution for water, sewer rates and turn on and off Donnie made motion to order a new line locator Laurie 2nd all in favor Donnie made motion to put pipe around the fire hydrant and dirt around the hydrant by the lift station Donnie made motion to grass seed the community center Bryce 2nd all in favor Bryce made motion to get the lights outside of the community center Laurie 2nd all in favor October 16 2020 at 7:30 am 3rd party inspection.

Meeting adjourned next meeting November 4, 2020 at 7:30 _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 13,20, & 27 2020 IN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF BOWMAN

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

Janel R. Wild; any person in possession, and all persons unknown, claiming any estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon, the real estate described in the complaint, Defendants.

NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE SALE CIVIL NUMBER: 06-2019-CV-00026 1. Judgment in the amount of $34,319.81, having been entered in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants, which Judgment was filed with the Clerk of Courts of Bowman County, North Dakota, on September 11, 2020, for the foreclosure of a real estate mortgage.

2. Notice is hereby given pursuant to said Judgment that the real property described as: City of Bowman, North Dakota Northwest Estates Block 2: Lot 15.

With an address of 16 Northwest Drive, Bowman, ND 58623, and being the subject of the Mortgage dated October 31, 2003, which Mortgagors, Janel R. Wild, executed and delivered to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., and recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Bowman County, North Dakota, on November 3, 2003, Instrument Number 159289, is subject to the entered Judgment.

3. In order to realize the amount of $34,319.81, as of September 11, 2020, plus interest accruing thereafter on said amount at the rate of 5.875% per year together with the costs and expenses of sale, the property will be sold subject to redemption as provided by law as one parcel of land at public auction, subject to any lien for unpaid real estate taxes and assessments of Bowman County, North Dakota, and easements and restrictions of record, to the highest bidder for cash under the direction of the Sheriff of Bowman County, North Dakota, at the main entrance of the Bowman County Courthouse located at 104 1st Street NW #3, Bowman, North Dakota 58623, on December 11, 2020 (“Sale Date”), at 09:00 AM. 4. If the sale is set aside for reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

DATED this 13th day of October 2020.

SHERIFF OF BOWMAN COUNTY By: Sheriff / Deputy Sheriff of Bowman Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

By Scott S. Skeen Attorneys for Plaintiff 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801-355-2886 Email: scott@hwmlawfirm.com Bar: 09334 _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 13, 2020 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on October 6, 2020, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, and Jerry Jeffers. Josh Buchmann was absent. Chairman Brackel called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Pastor Ed Kvaale shared a prayer.

Brackel asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Abrahamson made a motion to approve the agenda, with Braaten seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The following October 6, 2020 vouchers were approved by a motion made

by Braaten, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

8779-8818 September Payroll $124,919.89; 32987 AccuSource $52.79; 32988 Addco Office Sys-

Lynn Brackel (s) Chairman Board of Bowman County Commissioners ATTEST: Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in special session on October 13, 2020, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, Josh Buchmann and Jerry Jeffers.

Chairman Brackel called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Bowman County Staff members were present in person and also via telephone conference. Southwest District Health Executive Director Sherry Adams other guests were present via telephone conference.

Chairman Brackel turned the meeting over to Vice President Braaten.

Braaten stated that due to the higher volume of COVID-19 positive cases occurring in Bowman County he feels that if individuals would wear masks or face coverings entering the courthouse, it may provide additional protection to themselves and staff members.

Sherry Adams stated that scientific tests have shown that face coverings/mask have made a difference in the spread of COVID-19.

Braaten made a motion for the protection of Bowman County employees and others, that wearing face masks and other face coverings, will be recommended inside of the Bowman County Courthouse due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Jeffers seconded the motion.

Jeffers made a motion to amend the previous motion as stated and remove the word “others” and insert and Bowman County Courthouse visitors, Abrahamson seconded the amendment. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. This recommendation does not apply to the Bowman County Shop.

Southwest District Health Unit will deliver face masks to the county on Thursday, October 15th, for availability of the guests to wear

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Slope County Planning and Zoning To Meet NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Slope County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet in regular session on November 30th at 6:00 PM at the Slope County Courthouse. This meeting will include a request for a Conditional Use Permit for Knife River Corporation to open a gravel/sand pits in the following locations: SE ¼ Section 25; Township 135N; Range 103W; consisting of approximately 30 acres. The second pit is located at; N ½ Section 14; Township 135N; Range 100W; consisting of approximately 20 acres. Dated at Amidon this 6th day of November, 2020.

Rory M. Teigen Planning and Zoning

FALLON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE PROPERTY FORFEITED TO THE COUNTY FOR TAXES

We are seeking a Staff Nurse for our Public Health department to support our growing services and clientele. This full-time position performs a variety of activities which protect and promote the health of our citizens. Provides a variety of skilled nursing services in venues including client homes, the Public Health office, public schools, and Fallon County Detention Center. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefit package, including a Monday – Friday schedule and 10 paid holidays.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the real estate property hereinafter described has been forfeited to the County of Slope in the State of North Dakota for delinquent taxes under the provisions of Chapter 57-28 of the North Dakota Century Code, that said County has taken deed to such property and will offer it for sale at public auction for cash at the County Courtroom in Amidon, North Dakota, on the 17th day of November, 2020, beginning at the hour of 10:00 A.M. The property herein listed will be sold to the highest bidder subject to the right of the County Auditor, with the approval of the County Commissioners of said County, to reject any and all bids. By order of the Board of County Commissioners of Slope County North Dakota.

Closing Date: This recruitment will remain open until filled. Review of applications will be on Monday, December 07, 2020. 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 and a copy of current nursing license (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana, 59313.

Questions may be directed to Kim Cuppy 406-778-2824 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164.

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Marmarth Original Marmarth Original Marmarth Milwaukee 1st

3 5 8

BLOCK MARMARTH CITY: 9 23 50

MINIMUM SALES PRICE

Given under my hand and seal this 6th day of November, 2020 Lorrie Buzalsky Slope County Auditor

$232.00 $645.00 $1983.00

The Bowman County Pioneer

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when entering the courthouse. The recommendation will be effective Friday, October 16, 2020, until further notice.

Braaten made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:50 PM, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Lynn Brackel (s) Chairman Board of Bowman County Commissioners ATTEST: Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 13, 2020 October 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Slope County Commission The meeting was called to order at 9 A.M. by Commissioner Ouradnik with Commissioner Sonsalla present. Commissioner Teske joined the meeting at 9:30 A.M. Commissioner Sonsalla presented a motion to approve the minutes of the September meeting as presented.

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ouradnik and passed with all in favor.

Colleen Germann, Slope County Treasurer, presented the September investments.

Commissioner Ouradnik presented a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Sonsalla and passed with all voting in favor to appoint Colleen Germann as the county delegate to the State Fair meeting.

Jackie Kathrein, Slope County Superintendent of Schools, met with the Commissioners to give them an update on the Central Elementary School District. As of July 1 when the dissolution went into effect, all of the school property in Amidon belongs to the Bowman School District. Also discussed was Jackie’s intention to resign her position effective June 30, 2021.

Commissioner Sonsalla presented a motion which was seconded by Commissioner Teske and passed with all in favor to approve the following vouchers for payment subject to all withholding taxes: 64.29 Amidon Fire District; 1666.67 Arlen Faris; 144.00 Armor Interactive; 340.00 BJ’s Paint & Body; 760.75 Bowman Auto Parts Co; 13132.50 Brosz Engineering Inc; 946.98 Butler Machinery Company; 788.52 C.E. Brooks Associates; 100.00 City of Amidon; 54.50 City of Bowman; 1125.25 Consolidated Telcom; 168.78 Country Media Inc; 2144.41 Dickinson Public Library; 833.33 Ericka Hutzenbiler; 899.30 Fitterer Oil Co Inc; 187.00 George’s Tire LTD; 1094.50 Information Technology Department; 833.33 Jennine Cook; 346.56 John Deere Financial; 833.33 Kaycee Van Doorn; 833.33 Ken Faris; 86072.00 Kevin Miller Construction; 15.89 Leah Honeyman; 1666.67 Leon Faris; 1666.67 Marlene Kemnitz; 1666.67 Melvin Faris; 35.00 Michael Teske; 35.00 Mike H. Sonsalla; 2055.36 ND State Radio Communications; 185.94 Newbys Ace Hardware; 40.87 Northwest Tire Inc; 7335.40 Nutrien Ag Solutions; 85.00 Postmaster; 621.53 ProPoint Cooperative; 98.50 Randys Welding Inc; 35.00 Scott Ouradnik; 1178.71 Slope Electric Coop. Inc.; 73.40 Southwest Business Machines Inc; 4116.54 Southwest Grain; 1120.92 Southwest Water Authority; 131.60 Staples Advantage; 385.60 Temp Right Service Inc; 40295.30 TrueNorth Steel Inc; 110.47 Verizon Wireless; 216.17 Wells Fargo; 189678.97 Wilson Construction Inc; 123.18 Woodley Construction Supply Inc; 202822.90 Payroll.

At 9:30 the 2021 budget hearing was held. Starting in 2021, the Superintendent of Schools salary and benefits will be paid out of the Bankhead Jones funds. As there was no one present, the hearing was recessed until 10:20.

Nathan Miller, Slope County Road Foreman, met with the commissioners to discuss the pits on Forest Service land. Quotes to construct the White Butte Road were received as follows: Wilson Construction $34,500; Melvin Miller Construction $44,867.50; and Steve Beylund Construction $35,000. Commissioner Sonsalla presented a motion to offer the job first to Wilson Construction and second to Steve Beylund Construction based on price and availability. The motion was seconded

by Commissioner Teske and passed with all in favor. Discussion was held on gravel at the Rob Brooks pit that have been crushed and not previously paid for. Commissioner Sonsalla will present Rob with an offer to pay for 2000 yards at $2.00 per yard and

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bowmanextra.com will report back at the next meeting.

The Briske pit has been crushed and has a 9,827-yard reject pile. The county will sell the reject for $5.00 per yard with a 500 yard per person limit unless a larger amount is approved by the board. Since we are short of material in the northeastern part of the county, there will be no private sales out of the new Unique pit.

The budget hearing reconvened at 10:30 with no one present. Commissioner Teske presented a motion to approve the budget as presented.

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sonsalla. Upon a roll call vote, Teske, Sonsalla, and Ouradnik all voted yes.

The budget hearing was adjourned at 11 A.M. and the regular meeting was reconvened.

Billy Doerr, Brosz Engineering, met with the commissioners to present pay application #6 for the 140th and 74th road project. A March or April bid letting will be planned for the Rainy Butte Road.

Gravel requests from Harper and Richland Center Townships were presented. As has been their policy for 2020, the gravel will be donated by the county.

Mineral Springs representatives, Dale Klug, Tom Braun, and Myron Olson, met with the commissioners to discuss possible roadwork by the Flatz residence. The township should get an engineer to help with the easements. The county will donate the gravel and will pay for any culverts costs over the 36” size as is the county policy. If Mineral Springs Township needs more help, the county is willing to extend a no interest loan to them.

Commissioner Ouradnik presented a motion that Jamie Miller be appointed to fill the delegate position at the association of counties meeting since Commissioner Sonsalla will be unable to fill the position. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sonsalla and passed with all in favor.

Discussion was held on the county properties that will be available for tax sale. Commissioner Sonsalla presented a motion to set the minimum sales price and the amount currently owed plus the 2020 estimated taxes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Teske and passed with all in favor.

Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 P.M. Scott Ouradnik, Chairman Lorrie Buzalsky, Auditor _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 13, 2020 Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting held on September 15, 2020 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Ryan Shear, Myron Vail, Benjamin Schaaf, Chief Headley, Todd Hofland, Bill Mason, Stacy McGee, Jon Brosz, Billy Doerr, Chuck Whitney and Peggy Allen.

Absent: Darren Limesand President James called the meeting order at 4:00 pm. Motion by Shear, second by Schaaf to approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks #12163 – 12188; Direct Deposit: $25,928.14; Salary Checks: None; Voided Checks: None; Bills: A2Z Printing $202.13, Art Johnson $28.75, Austin Wanner $150.00 Bowman Auto Parts $251.12, Bowman Cemetery $711.88, Bowman Park and Rec $2,153.80, Carmel’s Cleaners $174.24, Cenex Fleetcard $3,703.07, Consolidated Telecom $1,266.20, Country Media $627.78, Fallon County $4,551.50, Gregory Water and Energy $24,821.63, Hawkins $1,276.68, Jim’s Repair $319.90, John Deere Financial $8,812.58, Mendoza Plumbing & Sprinkler Service $18,350.00, Nova Fire Protection $685.00, One Call Concepts $46.80, Pete Knopp $196.53, ProPoint Cooperative $486.50, Schmitz-Holmstrom $4,005.00, Slope Electric $1,555.98, Southwest Ag $229.69, Southwest Business Machine $160.21, Verizon Wireless $365.62, and Wild and Weiss $200.00.

Tax and Tourism Checks: #12189 Tax and Tourism Bills: Bowman County Development Corporation $10,000.00 HOFLAND: Dept. Head Report: The street sweeper needs warranty work done, the elevator belt started separating and they are going to come down in a couple weeks to fix it. After this month, the warranty will expire.

Wood Cleanup: The crews are doing the annual fall wood cleanup and have hauled 9 loads of trees to the landfill so far, they should be done on Thursday.

2021 Loader Purchase: Allen presented a loader purchase order for 2021 from RDO for the street department. We would trade in the old one with a difference of $14,450.00.

Motion by Shear, second by Schaaf to approve the purchase order from RDO in the amount of $14,450.00 plus the trade in of our 2018 John Deere loader, for a 2021 John Deere loader that will be for budget year 2021.

MASON: Dept Head Report: We received the invoice for the repairs on the pump by City Hall, the cost was less than expected.

CHIEF HEADLEY: Dept. Head Report: Officer Remi Masters starts October 1 and will start the required ND portion of the academy in February.

ALLEN: Election: The County has asked the City employees to help with the general election. McGee was asked to be on the absentee ballot board, Lynch will be a clerk at the 4-Seasons during the election, and Allen will be on the canvassing board after the 2020 election. The Commission was okay with the employees working the election. The employees will be paid by the City.

Letter from County Board of Commissioners: There will be a zoom meeting on September 23, 2020 at 6:00 pm, with new important information on the radios through the ND SIRN program, Allen spoke with German and she would like at least one City Commissioner and Chief Headley to attend. It was decided that Shear, Schaaf, Headley and Allen will attend the meeting to get information on the radio systems and see if we can find out what is going to be the cost to the City.

Park and Rec City Sales Tax Request: Allen presented a request for city sales tax funds from Park and Rec. Motion by Schaaf, second by Shear to approve Park and Rec’s request for city sales tax funds in the amount of $2,153.80. RCV= all aye, MC. MCGEE: Corona Virus Relief Fund Grant: The City received $145,643.60 from the ND State Corona Virus Relief Fund which went into the General Fund as required.

Garbage Cell Phone: McGee requested an upgrade from a flip phone to a smart phone for the garbage supervisor so he can receive updates more efficiently from City Hall on garbage changes and garbage pickups during the day. Motion by Shear, second Schaaf by to approve to upgrade the garbage supervisor up to a smart phone from a flip phone. RCV= all aye, MC. BROSZ: Public Input Meeting for Highway 12 Project: There will be a public input meeting for this project, but it will be done virtually. It will be a 10-minute recorded video presentation and after viewing, you can email any questions to Jon Brosz at Brosz Engineering to get them answered.

Then they are asking for the public to give their input on the project as ND DOT is suggesting omitting some frontage roads that parallel Highway 12 and approaches onto Highway 12.

We will also notify businesses and residents along the proposed omitted frontage roads and approaches. The public input meeting will be advertised the weeks of 10/9/20 and 10/16/20. Brosz has a template to use for the advertisement and a sheet that residents and businesses can ask questions on the project. The week of October 19th will probably be the time frame for public viewing and input.

Walking Path Project: Brosz said it was fiscally responsible to change the walking path to a straight line to the businesses so that is how it will be bid now.

JAMES: ET Zone: James felt we needed to have a process for what is involved in handling projects in the ET Zone. Hedge is working on new maps from SRF with the ET Zone on them as they needed updating after the old airport/Crossroads Business Park was annexed in. Allen will take a map to the wind office as they need one for a project they have.

WHITNEY: Trees: Waddington and Whitney looked around town at dead and diseased trees. The bid is in the amount of $2,400.00. Motion by Vail, second by Schaaf to approve the quote from Waddington Boom Truck in the amount of $2,400.00 to remove several dead and diseased trees and tree stumps.

MDU agreed to take down some dead trees at no cost to the City in the alley between 4th and 5th Avenue.

Lions Meeting: Whitney inquired if the Lions could meet at City Hall again, they have a total of 11 people and have been meeting in the park since they haven’t been able to use City Hall. Whitney said they would do social distancing and he would sanitize the appropriate areas. The Commission gave approval to allow the Lions to meet at City Hall as long as they sanitized and followed CDC and State guidelines.

Open Room at City Hall: Allen asked for clarification on the meeting room being opened. Are they opening for everyone then or just the Lions Club.

Motion by Shear, second by Vail to open City Hall to civic organization meetings as long as they follow the guidelines set by the CDC and the

State of ND and they sanitize after use. RCV= all aye, MC. Allen will make a list of things to be cleaned and it will be left in the meeting room with cleaning supplies.

CLOSE OF MEETING: Next Meeting: 10/6/20 at 4:00 pm. Motion by Shear, second by Schaaf to approve the bills, 9/1/20 Meeting Minutes and August 2020 financials.

President James adjourned the meeting at 5:30 pm.

Lyn James President of City Commission Peggy Allen Financial Auditor _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 13, 2020 Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting held on October 6, 2020 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Ryan Shear, Myron Vail, Benjamin Schaaf, Chief Headley, Bill Mason, Todd Hofland, Stacy McGee, Chanell Walby, Melinda Padilla Lynch, Josh Buchman, Ed Kvalle, and Peggy Allen.

Absent: Darren Limesand President James called the meeting order at 4:00 pm. Motion by Shear, second Schaaf to approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Check #12190 – 12227; Direct Deposit: $25,713.27; Salary Checks: None; Voided Checks: None; Bills: Art Johnson $71.87, Advanced Business Methods $144.69, Bowman Auto Parts $408.41, Bowman Sales and Service $44,700.00, Brosz Engineering $3,477.50, Catherine Hedge $350.00, CNHI Capitol $87.36, Consolidated Telecom $1,271.59, Country Media $234.77, Dacotah Paper $26.64, Dakota Dust-Tex $140.10, Dakota Western Bank $138.05, EIDO Connect $66.50, Hawkins $2,095.37, Katie Dilse $1,250.00, KPOK $40.00, Loretta Olind $400.00, MDU $7386.57, ND Attorney General $79.00, ND Post Board $90.00, Newby’s Ave Hardware $152.91, Northern Safety and Industrial $156.83, One Call $72.00, Peace Officer Standards $135.00, ProPoint $1,336.75, Protection Systems $480.00, Repeat Outlet $5.00, Southwest Business Machine $57.99, SW District Unit $120.00, Team Laboratory Chemical $625.50, Tiger Electric $332.01, Valley City Police Department $79.00, VISA $1,027.23, Waddington Boom Truck $2,400.00, Westlie Crossroads Truck Center $826.86, and Bowman Sales & Service $1,539.76.

Tax and Tourism Checks: #12226 12227 Tax and Tourism Bills: All Seasons Arena $2,000.00 and Bowman County Development Corporation $5,142.50.

MCGEE: COVID-19: McGee gave an update on COVID-19 related items.

McGee and Allen have moved into separate offices in case one gets sick, if they stay separated even though they have a common area, more than likely they won’t have to self-quarantine. If they are both listed as a close contact, they can still work in City Hall, but City Hall will have to close its doors.

Water Vacant Position: We will wait until spring to see if we want to rehire for the vacant position.

CHIEF HEADLEY: Dept. Head Report: The department has been busy.

Discussion was held regarding cases and lack of prosecution. Once case reports have been turned in, it is out of the police departments hands.

LYNCH: Law Enforcement Conference: Lynch gave an update on the Law Enforcement Conference she organized. There are 52 attendees and 9 speakers attending. There are people coming from WY, SD, ND, and MT and the post board will give credit hours toward the attendees. The conference is October 14th and 15th at the Bowman Lodge.

The attendees will be going out to do events at different businesses to showcase what our town offers.

JAMES: Trick or Treating: James has been asked if the City was going to allow trick or treating. The Commission agreed to not regulate trick or treating, it’s up to the parents and homeowners whether they want to participate. They just suggest that people follow the CDC guidelines.

2021 BUDGET TAX LEVY PUBLIC HEARING: Public Hearing: No one was present to express their opinion on the tax levy for 2021. Therefore, the hearing was closed. Motion by Schaaf, second by Shear to adopt the 2021 final budget. RCV= all aye, MC. VAIL: City Hall Soil Sample: ProPoint took a sample of the soil in front of City Hall. The sample went down 6” and the results came back as 1,000 times more alkaline than normal limits. Awhile back we dug out 12” of soil and replaced it, and prior to the sod replacement in 2020, they dug out 4” of soil, so it must be leaching back up to the topsoil. The Commission is supposed to think about what we

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PARK AND REC – C. WALBY: SCHOOL LAND: Bowman County School has decided to sell the north part of Block 25 to the City of Bowman for $1.00. The parking lot portion behind the Rec Center will still be leased to Park and Rec. by the School District.

The City wants a signed agreement with Park and Rec as far as whose responsibility the property and building upkeep is, so it is clear for any current or new Park and Rec Board Members, City Commissioners or Park and Rec Director.

Park and Rec needs to have a land survey done to get the correct meets and bounds description and to be done at the expense of Park and Rec per the Bowman County School District. Motion by Schaaf, second by Shear to approve the purchase of the Bowman County School District land for $1.00 as long as Park and Rec does the survey and the deed. RCV= all aye, MC. The land shall consist of Block 25 Milwaukee Addition where the permanent structures are including the Rouzie Rec Center, pool, and skate park. The south portion and the back-parking lot area will remain the property of the Bowman County School District.

Bond: Once the purchase of the land is complete, Park and Rec would like to move forward with their expansion project. Their intention is to use their city sales tax funds to pay for the bond and they would like the city to back the bond.

FRIGHT FEST: They would like to block off the street by the City Park and use fire pits on the streets. They will have a movie, hot dogs, and maybe smores. It would be the same fire pits they used on Main Street during Rock the Block, so there won’t be any damage to the streets. Headley will talk to Hofland regarding putting out the barricades to block off the street.

ALLEN: Resolution #2020-F-18: Resolution for Funding 2021 PACE, FLEX PACE, Micro-loans and Interest Buy Downs. Motion by Schaaf, second by Vail to approve Resolution #2020-F-18 and switch the wording to Bowman City Commission instead of County. RCV= all aye, MC. Cleaners Building Update: Allen presented a proposal for asbestos abatement at the Cleaners building that needs to be done prior to demolition. Allen asked if utilities had been disconnected to the building.

Vail stated the gas has been disconnected and Vail will look to see if the power has been disconnected too.

Motion by Vail, second by Schaaf to approve the proposal from Total Control, Inc. to remove the basement boiler insulation from dirt floor and crawlspace and duct insulation for $4,200.00 at the Cleaners building.

RCV= all aye, MC. Transfer Request: Allen presented a request for transfers from the following funds: 1000 to 3035 Police Capitol in the amount of $9,500.00, 1000 to 2400 Safe Routes to School Projects in the amount of $5,000.00, and 1000 to 2010 Municipal Highway in the amount of $25,500.00. Motion by Schaaf, second by Shear to approve the transfers as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. TAP Grant 2023 and 2024: Allen presented information on another TAP grant for 2023 and 2024. The Commission requested to have Jon Brosz come to the next meeting to talk about it.

Raffle Permit #24-18: Allen presented raffle permit #34-18 for the Catholic Daughters for approval. Motion

by Vail, second by Shear to approve raffle permit #24-18 for the Catholic Daughters. RCV= all aye MC. Extra Territorial Zone Procedure: Allen handed out the process for handling projects in the ET Zone since there had been a previous question on how it worked.

Slope Electric Rates: Their rates went up effective October 1st. They City has a very minimal amount of Slope Electric metered lights.

WDEA Annual Meeting: President James will be registered for this meeting because she sits on the board, no other Commissioners wanted to be registered for the virtual meeting.

CLOSE OF MEETING: Next Meeting: 10/20/20 at 4:00 pm.

Motion by Shear, second by Schaaf to approve the bills and 9/15/20 meeting minutes. RCV= all aye, MC. President James adjourned the meeting at 5:20 pm.

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4:00 PM. Zoom Call-In Meeting Present: Lyn James, Ryan Shear, Myron Vail, Benjamin Schaaf, Chief Headley, Todd Hofland, Stacy McGee, Billy Doerr, Jon Brosz, and Peggy Allen. Absent: Darren Limesand President James called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Motion by Shear, second by Schaaf to approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Direct Deposit: $30,902.99; Salary Checks: None; Voided Checks: None; Check #12228 – 12255; Bills: A2Z Printing $1,070.13, Bill Mason $21.00, Bowman County Development Corporation $10,000.00, Bowman Lodge $62.00, Bronson’s Marketplace $771.33, Cenex Fleetcard $2,843.12, Core and Main $148.84, Coyle Electric $77.88, Fallon County Treasurer $4,804.00, Jim’s Repair $255.17, L-Tron $794.50, Lasting Visions $434.00, Morton County Sheriff’s Office $237.00, ND Highway Patrol $79.00, NDLC $350.00, Next Door Pizza $1,180.00, Pete Knopp $10.50, Randy’s Welding $169.64, Repeat Outlet $20.00, Slope Electric $1,302.00, Stalker Radar $2,192.00, Total Control $4,200.00, Verizon Wireless $323.36, Watford City Police $158.00, West Dakota Services $15,159.97, Western Frontier Insurance $270.00, Wild and Weiss $200.00, and ZEP Manufacturing $113.40.

HOFLAND: Dept. Head Report: Last week they replaced the conveyer belts on the sweeper which was under warranty.

MCGEE: Dept Head Report: McGee inquired about restricting access to City Hall and having employees still be working inside since COVID has been going through the City employees. Residents will have to make appointments if they need help. Motion

by Vail, second by Schaaf to restrict access to City Hall offices until further notice. RCV= all aye, MC. Meeting Equipment: McGee inquired about purchasing the setup like Main Space has for the meetings which could cost roughly $2,500. McGee will bring estimates to the next meeting, funding for this would come out of the COVID funds received from the state.

CHIEF HEADLEY: Dept. Head Report: Headley will get information to the Commissioners regarding how much repetitive time his department is expending on repeat offenders that are not being prosecuted.

SHEAR: Garbage Truck Repairs: We finally received the invoice for the 2017 Freightliner repairs. The original quote for repairs was $7,000 to $8,000, but it ended up being $15,000. Once the mechanics tore into the damaged area, there ended up being more repairs that were needed than originally thought.

ALLEN: Liquor License Transfer Question: Smokehouse 85 is needing to relocate his business due to unforeseen circumstances and wants to know if his liquor license transfer will transfer with him to the new location. The Commission stated that the city license paperwork must be completed by 12/29/20.

Tax Deed Property Sale Price: The property at Lot 2 Block 17 Original Townsite had a sale price of $20,070.00 placed on it by the Bowman County Commission, the Bowman City Commission had no objections on the sale price.

Funeral Plant: The Commission felt that we should send a plant for Les Snavely’s funeral since he was a Commissioner and had put forth so much of his time and hard work towards the City.

2020 PACE Requests: Doerr requested to have the 2020 budgeted Pace funds released in the amount of $10,000.00. Motion by Shear, second by Schaaf to release the $10,000 PACE funds for the Bowman County Development Corporation. RCV= all aye, MC. BROSZ: TAP Grant Application for 2023 and 2024: The Commission felt that we should apply for the part we were not awarded the last time which started at the Rotary Park on 3rd Avenue SE going north up the east side of 3rd Ave up to 1st Street SE. DOT Public Hearing for Highway 12 Project: The virtual public meeting is online now for the Highway 12 project. The Bowman City Commission needs to address their concerns as a unified front and comment individually. Headley will make a make comments too regarding safety and lack of accidents.

CLOSE OF MEETING: Next Meeting: November 4th at 4:00 pm.

Motion by Vail, second by Schaaf to approve the bills, September 2020 financials, 10/06/20 minutes. RCV= all aye, MC. Motion Schaaf, second by Vail to adjourn the meeting at 5:05 pm.

Lyn James President of City Commission Peggy Allen Financial Auditor

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Pastor’s Corner Living in Unity

By Pastor Mary Wiggins

Psalm 133 says. “How good and pleasant it is when siblings live together in unity!” I am sure my grandmother thought this quite a bit as my sister and I were growing up with the handful of cousins that also would be around when we were in there care. And that is because like most children we didn’t always get along. And conflict would arise.

As we read this, hopefully all the votes will have been counted around the country and we will have elected a new president.

The long-awaited election is over, and we can move forward even with hesitation towards whatever direction it will lead us for the next four years. As we move forward, I think it is important to remember that we all have a variety of feeling of how this has gone. And moving forward the message of unity that we hear in the bible is one for us to ponder.

Throughout the bible, we hear messages of peace and unity.

We are told to not just love our neighbors (Mark 12:31), but our enemies as well (Luke 6:28).

We hear of Jesus’ desire for his disciples to be united, so that the world may know God’s love (John 17:23). We hear both pleas to end division (1 Cor 1:10) and

reminders about how Christ breaks down the walls that divide us, and reunites us not only with one another, but also with God (Ephesians 2).

Once again, this past election season was a great example of how our polarized political climate continues to create division between people even in a small community like ours. And there is nothing wrong with having differences of opinion. Without them, we would all view the world the same way. How boring would that be!? However, a problem arises when these differences cause us to view others without compassion and treat them poorly.

I believe that a Christian response is to not allow these differences to prevent us from seeing those on the other side of the issues, as who they are. And as hard as it is to admit sometimes, that these people are children of God, people that God loves, and people for whom Christ died, just like us. They are our neighbors, our friends, and our family.

For better or for worse.

Our feelings and disagreements about what happened with this election are not going to disappear any time soon. And because of this, I think it is important to remember the things that we have in common with one another. And think of those things when people aggravate us. May we al act with compassion in the days ahead and remember that we are all created the image of God, loved by God, and that we are all people for whom Christ died.

Guest Columnists North Dakota Outdoors

North Dakota’s 2020 deer gun season runs from Nov. 6 through Nov. 22.

By Doug Leier, North Dakota Game and Fish Department

While some hunters have already notched their 2020 archery deer season tags, others will be hunting the gun season from Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at 12 noon through Nov 22.

Here’s a few more answers to questions and situations hunters may find useful.

Can I transport someone else’s deer?

Yes, but you will need a transportation permit from a game warden. The license holder, person transporting the animal, and the carcass must be presented to the game warden before the permit is issued.

What if I am going to take my deer head to a taxidermist and

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meat to a butcher shop? How do I keep the tag with it all?

The tag should remain with the head and the carcass tag should remain with the meat.

I shot a deer, but it is rotten. What can I do?

You must take possession of the animal by tagging it. A license only allows you the opportunity to hunt. It is not a guarantee to harvest a deer, or to the quality of the animal.

What should I do if I find a wounded deer?

Contact a game warden. Do not shoot the deer unless you want to tag it or are instructed by the warden to do so.

Can I hunt road rights-of-way?

Do not hunt on road rights-of-way unless you are certain they are open to public use. Most road rights-of-way are easements under control of the adjacent landowner and are closed to hunting when the adjacent land is posted closed to hunting.

Can I hunt on a section line if it is posted on both sides?

No. If the land is posted on both sides, the section line is closed to hunting, but is still open for travel.

Can I retrieve a wounded deer from posted land?

If the deer was shot on land where you had a legal right to be and it ran onto posted land, you may retrieve it. However, you may not take a firearm or bow with you. The department suggests contacting the landowner as a courtesy prior to entering.

What if the landowner says I cannot retrieve a deer from posted land that was shot on land where I had a right to be?

Contact a game warden.

Can I drive off a trail on private land to retrieve a deer?

Unless prohibited by a landowner or operator, you may drive off-trail on private land once a deer has been killed and properly tagged. You must proceed to the carcass by the shortest accessible route and return to the road or trail by the same route. However, off-trail driving is prohibited in all circumstances on state wildlife management areas, Bureau of Land Management lands, national wildlife refuges, national grasslands, federal waterfowl production areas and state school land.

All questions and answers are available online at the Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. You may also call the Game and Fish Department Bismarck headquarters Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 701-328-6300.

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Rising feed prices As feed prices rise, calf prices tend to trend lower, according to Karl Hoppe, the North Dakota State University Extension livestock systems specialist based at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center.

Feed prices have risen since last summer. For example, corn prices have increased $1 per bushel in some North Dakota markets.

Backgrounding cattle is a management and feeding program in which cattle are fed for a period of time after weaning and before they are placed in finishing feedlots. Backgrounding calves are similar to stocker cattle except in the northern tier states, where snow covers the ground in the winter and cattle are fed a forage-based ration instead of being sent to “stocker” grazing.

Backgrounding does several things. It provides time for calves to get through the stress of weaning and develop immunity through vaccines recently administered.

Backgrounding adapts calves to a feeding bunk and totally mixed rations that may include grains, silages, distillers grains and hays.

Backgrounding also delays marketing of calves for 35, 90 or more days after weaning.

“One of the challenges of Backgrounding cattle is getting calves onto feed,” Hoppe says.

When calves are nursing the cow, they also graze with the cow.

Calves may not have been exposed to a feed bunk prior to weaning and starting the Backgrounding period. This creates a new environment where calves are eating unfamiliar feeds in an unfamiliar place without the mother cow to nurse or show where feed and water are located.

Calves eventually will figure out where to get feed and water but not without stress. This stress can lead to respiratory or digestive illnesses.

“Getting calves through this stress via good backgrounding management is key to survival success,” Hoppe says.

One option for feeding success is to feed the cows and calves a ration similar to the weaning ration before weaning. The unfamiliar smells of silage and distillers grains make calves hesitate to eat those feeds. The cow has experience with these feeds and will show the calves that the new feeds won’t make the calves sick.

While improving the health of the calf is one goal of backgrounding, growing the calves to heavier weights is another goal.

Weight gain goals are based on average daily gain (ADG) goals and days on feed (DOF).

If a 200-pound weight gain is desired, this can be accomplished in multiple combinations of ADG and DOF. Two options to reach 200-pound gains can be 1.8 pounds of ADG for 110 days or 3 pounds of ADG for 67 days. Ration costs usually will be more expensive for the 3 pounds of ADG grain-based ration.

However, the feed cost of gain and total cost of gain are usually lower with high-grain rations.

A lower cost of gain means high profit potential.

“Be careful to not feed backgrounded calves so they become too fat or fleshy,” Hoppe cautions.

“Cattle buyers discount heavy, fleshy calves. The discounts can erode the profits from higher ADG calves that have been fed too long before marketing.”

Coproduct feeds are an excellent source of high protein and high-fiber feeds that work well in backgrounding rations. Coproducts feeds – wheat midds, distillers grains, beet pulp – are competitively priced for inclusion into backgrounding rations. Go to https://tinyurl.com/CoproductsPriceList for a list of coproducts available in North Dakota.

Backgrounding also provides a delay in marketing for one to five months. With a lower cost of gains, adding weight can be profitable depending on markets. To discuss options and markets, a video program will be available on Nov. 17 at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/livestockextension/2021-2022-backgrounding-cattle.

The topics and speakers for the backgrounding video program are: •Feed and rations for backgrounding in fall 2020 - Hoppe •Market outlook for backgrounding calves in fall 2020 Tim Petry, NDSU Extension livestock economist •Budgets and scenarios for backgrounding calves in fall 2020 - Bryon Parman, NDSU Extension agricultural finance specialist •Health concerns for backgounding calves in fall 2020 Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist For more information about backgrounding calves or the video program, contact an Extension agent in your county or Hoppe at 701-652-2951 or karl.hoppe@ ndsu.edu.

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We the People Expectations of our newest justice

By David Adler

The widespread expression of hopes, fears and predictions about the forthcoming votes and opinions of Justice Amy Coney Barrett reflect a practice as old as the republic itself. Since the beginning, mere mention of a prospective nominee to the high court has inspired advice, counsel and warnings from the four corners of the nation.

In 1812, Thomas Jefferson issued a stark warning to his friend, President James Madison, who contemplated the nomination to the court of Joseph Story, a Harvard Law School professor and eminent scholar. “He will out-Marshall, John Marshall,” Jefferson wrote, hoping that the prospect of yet another justice with strong nationalist views would save Madison from making a grievous error.

Madison was convinced that Jefferson was wrong. Justice Story, acclaimed by scholars as one of the nation’s greatest jurists, formed a close partnership with Chief Justice Marshall, provoking laments and regrets from Madison.

President Harry Truman, not one to mince words, expressed deep disappointment of his appointment of Tom Clark to the Supreme Court. He described Justice Clark as that “damn fool from Texas,” and the “biggest mistake” of his presidency.

History teaches us that the expectations of Justice Barrett on matters of constitutional interpretation, interaction with other members of the court, and how she values the independence of the judiciary in a polarized era, may be more complex than we think. In fact, history tells us that presidents frequently are disappointed with the decisions and opinions of their nominees, thus foiling the goal of shaping and influencing the court.

President Theodore Roosevelt was beside himself when his nominee, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, two years after joining the court, voted against the administration’s anti-trust policies. Roosevelt told a press conference that he “could carve out of a banana a judge with more backbone than that.” President Franklin D. Roosevelt expected that Justice Felix Frankfurter would be a “flaming liberal, but turned out in many areas to be a rank conservative.”

President Dwight D. Eisenhower could relate to Truman’s disappointment in the performance of Justice Clark. Ike believed that his nomination of California Gov. Earl Warren would bring to the Court a reliable conservative. However, Chief Justice Warren proceeded to

lead what scholars have described as the “Warren Court Revolution,” a roughly 15-year period in which the Court overturned numerous precedents, including landmark rulings involving civil rights and liberties. Eisenhower characterized the nomination of Warren to the bench, as “the biggest damn mistake” of his presidency. He harbored similar regrets about his appointment of Justice William Brennan, whom many regard as the intellectual leader of the Warren Court.

The list of presidential disappointments in the behavior of their judicial nominees is long, certainly long enough to cast a shadow of doubt over the expectations surrounding any newly minted member of the court, including Justice Barrett. Richard Nixon felt betrayed

by Justice Harry Blackmun, whom Nixon believed would be a consistent conservative, but over the course of his career, Blackmun seemed to move to the “left” and became a leader of the progressive wing of the court. Blackmun disagreed with that assessment of his career, insisting in an interview that he “hadn’t moved to the left; the rest of the court, rather, had moved to the right.”

Ronald Reagan hoped that his nomination of the conservative Arizona Republican Justice Sandra Day O’Connor would guarantee the fifth, and decisive, vote to overturn Roe v. Wade. Justice O’Connor never met that expectation, which led a frustrated Justice Antonin Scalia to dismiss her as “irrational.” Reagan was likewise disappointed in Justice Anthony Kennedy, who voted to uphold Roe. Kennedy, of course, disappointed many conservatives for voting for same-sexmarriage and, more generally, for upholding equal protection of the law for the LGBT community. George H. W. Bush expressed disappointment in Justice David Souter for upholding Roe. Presidential efforts to shape the court’s jurisprudence, history reveals, often have been unavailing. As Chief Justice Rehnquist explained, “Neither the President nor the appointee can foresee what issues will come before the Court during the tenure of the appointees.”

Rehnquist added that even if the nominee “agrees” with previous decisions that she “may well disagree as to future cases involving other questions when, as judges, they study briefs and hear arguments.”

America will learn, soon enough, whether expressions of hope or protests of fear surrounding Justice Barrett’s prospective opinions and decisions prevail. But let us watch closely and determine if, over time, she produces a record that pleases or disappoints her benefactor.

Are you interested in serving on the Slope Electric Nominating/Resolutions Committee?

The Slope Electric Board of Directors will appoint the Nominating/Resolutions Committee at their Jan. 28, 2021 Board meeting.

Each director shall appoint one member from his/her district, and the board at large will select up to two additional committee members from the district(s) with director election(s).

The committee member names are then published in Slope Electric’s local pages of the North Dakota Living Magazine.

The Nominating/Resolutions Committee meets twice. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 to explain the functions of the committee, including policies which will aid you in selecting qualified

members to be nominated. The Cooperative will pay you a per diem, along with reimbursing you for mileage for both meetings. The second meeting will be held on Thursday, March 25. The purpose of this meeting will be to make the actual nominations for the election to be held at the cooperative’s annual meeting, and to approve resolutions to be printed in the annual meeting report.

If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the Nominating/Resolutions Committee, please notify the office at 701-5794191 or email comments@slopeelectric.coop prior to Jan. 28, 2021. To serve on the Nominating/Resolutions Committee, you must be

an active member of Slope Electric with your name being listed on the membership.

Two director’s terms from Slope County, will expire in 2021.

Members can also be nominated to serve as director by filing a petition with 15 members’ signatures. Filing must be done 30 days prior to the annual meeting and posted at the office.

Members may also be nominated to serve as director from the floor at the annual meeting. To serve on the Slope Electric Board, you must be a bona fide resident receiving service from Slope Electric at your primary residence, and you must be a named member of the Cooperative.

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Bowman County battles Beulah after district bye

Bowman County’s third place team at the state meet in Cooperstown. (L-r) Jaci Fischer, Teagan Homelvig, Kenley Bowman, Paysha Rex, Julie Sarsland, Landyn Gerbig, Asyson Gerbig and McKaylee Kalstrom. Submitted photo.

Future bright for young Bulldog runners Staff Report

Bowman County may have placed third in the state cross-country girls championship meet Nov. 24 in Cooperstown.

They had one of the youngest teams in the meet, with no seniors or juniors in the top seven that competed.

In fact, the team has just one sophomore, Paysha Rex, who placed 73rd out of the more than 200 runners in the Class B race.

The team’s top five runners included two freshmen, two eighth-graders and a seventh grader.

Freshman Jaci Fischer led the way by finishing eleventh in the race.

The other freshman in the team’s top five was Kenley Bowman, who took 29th as the team’s third runner to finish.

Eighth-grader Julie Sarsland took 25th overall in the race, while seventh-grader Teagan Homelvig was the 42nd runner to finish.

It was eighth-grader Landyn Gerbig who was the team’s final scorer, placing 48th overall in the state meet.

Eighth-grader Adyson Gerbig was the sixth Bulldog to finish, placing 71st in the race, just two spots ahead of Rex. According to coach Jonathon Jahner, Fischer ran a strong race. “It was great to see Jaci come back and run the way we know she can. It was good to see her come back and put a really good race out there. She had a phenomenal year last year and the week after regionals she got so sick,” the coach said. “She didn’t practice for a week.

“Last year, she had a really disappointing state meet. Just because of illness. There was nothing she could do about that.

“So, it was so good to see her come back and redeem herself this year with such an excellent run.

“She got out strong and she led the entire field to that post... and that set her up to have an excellent race and finish where she did. It was an awesome race for her,” the coach added.

One thing that the coach stresses in races is building up strength for his squads. “We might not have the fastest times coming in... but we run on really hard courses. That course there (at Cooperstown) was by far the easiest course we’ve ever run on. We just keep telling our kids they are so much stronger from the training you have done and the hills you get to run,” Jahner explained.

“We have got great runners and they put in great time in during the summer,” he said, noting that he is waiting to see the improvement next fall.

In addition to having a young top seven runners who performed well at the state meet, he has more young runners right behind them.

McKaylee Kalstrom is a sophomore, while Liv Bowman is in seventh grade and both Alexi Reisenauer and AllieRae Stotts are freshmen.

Bowman County’s Ellie Powell (14) tries to block a kill shot by Hettinger-Scranton’s Samantha Oase (8).

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Staff Report

Bowman County hosted Beulah Tuesday in a 6 p.m. Region 7 quarterfinal contest just over a week since the two teams last met.

The Miners earned the rematch with a 3-0 sweep Nov. 6 against the Mott-Regent squad.

Bowman County won the battle with Beulah by a 3-1 margin before the Bulldogs closed out the regular season with a home loss to visiting Hettinger-Scranton.

The winner of Tuesday’s showdown in Bowman will face the winner of the Trinity-New England quarterfinal in Tuesday’s semifinals. The Tigers edged Killdeer in Friday’s first round game by a narrow 3-2 margin.

Drop finale Bowman County closed out the regular season with a 3-0 loss to Hettinger-Scranton.

The visitors started off with a run that turned a 5-5 tie into a 13-7 advantage, with key scoring from Scranton’s Samantha Oase and Bailey Pierce.

The visitors then started another run; scoring 12 of the next 18 points for the first set win.

In the second set, the visitors started slowly, falling behind early 5-2. The two teams tied at 1010, then again several times until it was 19-19.

Hettinger-Scranton went on a 6-1 run to grab the second set (2520) and a 2-0 advantage.

In the final set, Hettinger-Scranton let the hosts score first, then turned the 1-0 Bulldog lead into a 7-3 Nighthawk advantage.

Hettinger-Scranton would take a 14-8 lead, but the Bulldogs came back to tie the score at 14all with a run of their own.

Ahead 22-17, the Nighthawks closed out the three-set sweep with a 3-2 run.

Ellie Powell had 10 kills against the visiting Nighthawks, averaging 3.3 per set. She also succeeded with half of her 20 attempts.

Powell had two solo blocks and two assisted blocks against the Nighthawks.

Junior Rhyann Heyen finished the contest with five kills in nine attempts and nine serve receptions.

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Girls basketball practice starts

Bowman County High School will start practice Nov. 16 in the Solberg gym.

The 9-12 teams will begin practice.

The varsity team’s schedule has yet to be finalized with the first competition currently slated to be when Mott-Regent visits on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Solberg gym.

The first date school teams are allowed to compete is Nov. 27.

COVID-19 outbreak forces all of North Dakota into high risk Staff Report

North Dakota has reported the most COVID-19 cases and deaths per capita in the nation.

That deadly spike has prompted some hospitals in the state to postpone elective surgeries and is reportedly put-

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November 13, 2020

Dakota Datebook: Edsel Ford in Fargo Written by Merry Helm

November 6, 2020 - In 1922, this was Edsel Ford’s 29th birthday. He and his wife, Eleanor, were in Fargo on business, and to celebrate the occasion, the Fargo Commercial Club treated Mr. and Mrs. Ford to a duck dinner given in their honor.

Edsel was Henry Ford’s only child, and like his father, Edsel loved cars. In fact, he had the first MG motorcar ever imported to this country.

Edsel often urged his father to

develop sportier designs, but Henry stubbornly resisted.

In 1919, Edsel became president of the company. It’s said Henry bought the struggling Lincoln Motor Company three years later to keep Edsel busy and off his back about change. Among Edsel Ford’s more lasting contributions were the Model A, the Mercury line, and the creation of the Lincoln Continental.

Edsel Ford died in 1943 of cancerous ulcers. He was just 49.

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ting an unsustainable strain on the availability of health care workers, according to state officials.

In a quickly scheduled media press conference Monday, Gov, Doug Burgum announced the health care system in the state is being over extended.

Monday alone, the state set a record in the number of active cases and added five more fatalities. That brought the number of fatalities to 644 since the pandemic began more than six months ago.

The governor said there are hundreds of traveling nurses working in North Dakota. “The nurses are hired through an agency. Our hospitals have to pay that agency sometimes an exorbitant amount of dollars. At one hospital, they are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars a day.”

The governor said that some hospitals will be suspending elective surgeries of their own volition and others are initiating their surge plans.

He also announced the state has started a series of daily “stand up” meetings to formalize the coordination between the state and major health care systems.

“We also need our rural hospitals to participate because in some cases our surge plans may include step down transfers that move people out of the major hospitals back to what might be closer to home,” the governor said. “They may need a lesser degree of care that could be provided closer to home.”

The state had 3,560 active cases in the over-65 age group during the month of October. In early November, the state has had 1,593 positive cases in the same age group. That is already more cases than in the entire month of September.

The governor asked the public to follow more stringent health protocols voluntarily - including wearing a mask in public; physical distancing; hand hygiene; getting a flu shot; eliminate being maskless in crowds and limit all social gatherings to the immediate households.

The governor announced Monday that all counties in the state would be moved to the orange or ‘high risk’ level.

“This would indicate the seriousness of the situation. The whole state is at high risk and all 53 counties are under the guidelines of the North Dakota Smart ReStart.”

The governor referred people to the state’s online resources for the latest information and guidelines for businesses and schools.

“It means events and gatherings should reduce attendance to 25 percent, with a cap of 50 people,” Burgum explained.

The 22nd Annual Holiday Gift and Craft Show November 14th, 2020

at the Prairie Hills Mall in Dickinson, ND.

9 AM - 5 PM.

There will be 75 vendors, with items from crafts to purses, and jewelry to baked goods. ✳ Due to COVID-19 masks are required for vendors and customers, we care about you.

SANTA CLAUS DAYS Saturday, December 5 Doors open at 10:00 a.m.

Marmarth Community Center Vendors

Community Club will be doing kids activities starting at 12:00 p.m.

Visit from Santa at 2:00 p.m.

Call 701-279-6612 for vendor registration Sponsored by

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