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‘THE REVENANT’: True story has ties closer than you think Museum director links Hugh Glass’s story to Bowman County
A small monument giving a brief synopsis of Hugh Glass’s legendary story of survival stands atop a snow covered hill inside the Shadehill Reservoir Recreation Area, about 10 miles south of Lemmon, S.D. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)
By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor
SPOILERS AHEAD: If you haven’t read the book or seen the film, “The Revenant,” and you plan to do so, stop reading now to avoid spoilers. “Whatever the details, it was a marvelous show of stamina and courage.” That’s the final sentence of a monument that pays tribute to Hugh Glass, a frontiersman that legend claimed had “returned from the dead” after a grisly bear attack. The memorial stands innocuously atop a random hill overlooking the Shadehill Reservoir, just south of Lemmon, S.D. The story of Glass, who was portrayed onscreen by Oscar nominee Leonardo DiCaprio, is the basis for the recent film, “The Revenant.” Accounts handed down through history place Glass’s legendary bear attack near Shadehill, but one local historian provided an interesting theory that he was actually left for dead right in Bowman County.
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Inside n A map of Hugh Glass’s suggested passage
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Mobile food truck makes City rec board installs stops in southwest N.D. security cameras in parks BOWMAN
Truck, providing awareness of those in need, slated for April return By COLE BENZ
For the Pioneer In an effort to spread awareness and reach out to more of those in need, the Great Plains Food Bank sent their mobile food truck to the southwestern part of the state. For the first time, the mobile truck made stops in Bowman, Adams and Dunn
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County. Typically, the mobile truck makes stops in various locations throughout the state every quarter. This year the truck will be making 26 stops, and that includes nine throughout southwest North Dakota. “We will be visiting Adams and Bowman County once a quarter this year,” said Rachel Monge, Regional Ser-
vices Manager in Western North Dakota for the Great Plains Food Bank. In the past, the Great Plains Food Bank have partnered with local county food pantries to disperse food, however, the state food bank wanted to do a little more outreach in 2016. “We’re going there this year to help, we know we can’t solve hunger with out efforts and community awareness,” Monge said. “So
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No, the Bowman Park Board isn’t turning into Big Brother with the recent addition of security cameras in park facilities. Rather, the board’s objective is to promote safety for residents and deter vandalism. Cameras can now be found throughout the Rouzie Pool and Recreation Complex, Bowman City Park, the ballparks to the northwest of the city and Butte View Campground on Highway 12. Bowman Parks and Rec Director Chanell Walby said many people were surprised to learn that the city’s parks and recreation facilities didn’t already have cameras. She
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Security cameras can now be found around city parks. (Photo by Bryce Martin) and the park board felt the cameras were a necessary addition partially because of
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Fall Out Boy, KISS among performers at State Fair The North Dakota State Fair released on Monday its lineup for this year’s State Fair, held July 22 through July 30 in Minot. Among the many performers are popular rock bands Fall Out Boy and KISS opening and concluding the performances, respectively, along with country musicians Kenny Chesney, Jake Owen and Billy Currington. The schedule is as follows: Friday, July 22 – Fall Out Boy; Saturday, July 23 – Billy Currington; Sunday, July 24 – LOCASH; Monday, July 25 – Enduro Race; Tuesday, July 26 – Monster Truck Show; Wednesday, July 27 – Old Dominion; Thursday, July 28 – Kenny Chesney with special guest Courtney Cole; Friday, July 29 – Jake Owen; and Saturday, July 30 – KISS.
The North Dakota Department of Health is pleased to release the annual State Clean Diesel Grant Program application. Cities, counties, and other government agencies that conduct work for the benefit of the public and require diesel-powered vehicles or equipment are encouraged to apply for State Clean Diesel Grants, according to Keith Hinnenkamp, environmental scientist with the North Dakota Department of Health. The Department of Health will award approximately $114,000 in grants funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the purchase of new, diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. The purpose of the grants is to reduce diesel emissions in accordance with the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of the Energy Policy Act of 2010. To date, 46 older vehicles have been replaced by these grants in North Dakota, with a reduction in air emissions of about 160 tons over the lifetime of those vehicles. The grant guidelines and application are available at http://www.ndhealth.gov/AQ/News.aspx. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. (central) on Feb. 26.
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Rhame City Councilman Scott Luvaas will officially takeover the previously vacant position of municipal judge for the city. The council appointed Luvaas during its regular meeting Monday. City Auditor Margie Russ said a prior conversation with Steve Wild, the city attorney, led her to advertise the position. When she brought up the matter of advertising during the meeting, Luvaas volunteered. “Scott said, ‘No, I’ll do it.’”
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“We needed a judge,” Luvaas told the Pioneer on Tuesday. Though it’s not a particularly active role, according to Luvaas, the position does come with certain requirements. Russ said new municipal judges are required to complete at least 18 hours of mandatory continued education during each three-year period of tenure. Luvaas will also have to complete a judicial orientation course within the first three months of taking office. Russ said the last time the city heard a municipal case was in 2014. For the most part the city’s municipal issues are infrequent, and they are small
when they do occur. Incidences of city ordinance violations are heard before municipal judges. Russ said those issues likely involve dogs barking and other related nuisance issues. “(I) just do what I can,” Luvaas said. He added that anybody could do the job if they wanted. Bowman Municipal Judge Drew Henderson, who was elected in 2014, said he had declined to fill in as Rhame’s judge partly due to his busy schedule. Prior to Henderson’s election, Keith King had served as municipal judge but opted not to seek re-election.
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North Dakota Farm Bureau is an unfaltering supporter of the growth and expansion of livestock in our state, regardless of size or type. Our track record proves that. In 2007, NDFB supported Ramsey County Farm Bureau in a lawsuit to make sure county and township zoning requirements for animal feeding did not overstep the authority of the state Health Department. The North Dakota Supreme Court sided with Farm Bureau’s position. In 2012, NDFB successfully amended the North Dakota Constitution to protect the right of farmers and ranchers to use modern technology on their farms and ranches. Voters overwhelming agreed and passed the measure by nearly 67 percent of the vote. So we were particularly troubled by the “stink” being raised by opponents of a proposed hog farm near Buffalo. While Rolling Green Family Farms is in the process of meeting all the rules
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required by our state government for a farm of this type, a vocal group of opponents are portraying this farm as a threat to the public. It didn’t help that North Dakota State University Agribusiness and Applied Economics research specialist Randy Coon used his title at the meeting to give the impression that our Land Grant Institution does not support livestock development. At the meeting, Coon stated, “Talk about economic impact, I have been doing those for 40 years, and they’re blowing sunshine at you.” What kind of message does that send? It was wrong and only added fuel to a fire that should not have been started. Now news reports indicate that if enough “concerns” are raised, the Health Department will hold a public hearing. Rolling Green Family Farms is following all the procedures for approval, and the Health Department is following all the protocols
Comment period extended, hearing scheduled for hog farm The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has extended the public comment period to March
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prior vandalism. “Last fall we had a sink ripped off the wall in the bathroom,” Walby said. “We’ve had damage throughout the years at city park – the toilets have been blown up, the water fountain out front has been jumped on and torn off the wall.” There have also been instances when people have stayed at the campground and not paid. To help prevent such incidents, the cameras were purchased and installed this month. “If something happens, then we can go down and review the tape,” she added. “We’re just going to use it in case something happens, for investigation.”
to ensure environmental and safety concerns are addressed. What is there left to discuss? As we see it, this should be a non-issue. The requirements are being met by Rolling Green Family Farms and the Health Department is doing its job as well. So what really is the problem? North Dakota Farm Bureau will stand with farmers who want to start or expand livestock production in North Dakota. It’s the right thing to do. It’s the lawful thing to do. It’s good for our economy. It’s good for our communities, and it’s good for the future of North Dakota. (By Daryl Lies, President, North Dakota Farm Bureau)
But the cameras are also to promote safety. High school students frequently work at the rec center, and when they have to close the facility alone, at night, it’s important they feel safe. “… it’s for safety, too. Keep our kids safe.” There are also security signs that point out the areas are under surveillance. “We’re hoping that’s a big detour,” she said. The total cost of the cameras was under $20,000 and they have no maintenance fee. Walby originally had the idea to install cameras only inside Rouzie, but the board suggested they be placed at the other locations, as well.
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*Items for the silent Auction can be dropped off at Darren Limesand Financial, Chris Voegele residence, Tri-State Chiropractic, NoDak Mutual Insurance early or brought to the church the day of the benefit. For more information or questions, please contact Bowman Lions members: Darren Limesand 701-523-5232, Chris Voegele 701-523-5435 or Tom Nordberg 701-523-5503
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19, 2016, and will hold an informational meeting and public hearing March 17, 2016, on the application for a ‘concentrated animal feeding operation’ near Buffalo, ND. The operation under review is a swine facility proposed by Rolling Green Family Farms RE, LLP of Pipestone, Minn. An informational meeting and public hearing will be held on March 17, 2016, starting at 2 p.m. at the Buffalo Senior Citizens building in Buffalo. The hearing will start at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Written comments can be directed to the North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Water Quality, 918 E Divide Avenue, 4th Floor, Bismarck, ND 58501-1947. All information received prior to March 19, 2016, will be considered prior to final consideration on issuing an ‘approval to operate’ for the proposed facility. The public comment period will be closed March 19, 2016, and written or oral comments submitted to the NDDoH after that time will not be considered in determining whether to issue an approval.
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we’re going to come to these counties to raise awareness.” During the statewide road trip, the truck made stops in Reeder, Scranton, Bowman and Rhame, and were also slated to make a few stops in Dunn County. A scheduled stop in Hettinger was canceled after the truck experienced mechanical issues. At each stop, volunteers were organized to help hand out food and other items. The food is packed and loaded into the semi trailer in Fargo, where some 5,000 volunteers filter through the food bank to help out each year. Once the truck is loaded it heads out, making the scheduled stops and helping the hunger problem along the way.
Though Monge knows they can’t solve the state’s hunger problem in one trip, they are hoping that this mobile truck campaign can start a new movement. “If people know about the food pantry and they’re there, they shouldn’t be afraid to use it,” Monge said. Another hope, Monge said, is that this campaign can help connect area members with the local food pantries, and hopefully diminish the stigma of needing to use a food pantry. “Our mission at the food bank is to end hunger through community partnership,” Monge said. The mobile food truck is set to return to the area in April.
Thank You
Wow! Where do I start! Well first of all, thank you to my wonderful family for the great party and what a suprise that there was music! Thank you to family and friends for the hugs, cards, gifts and coming to help me celebrate my 90 year young party. Thank you Nikki, Scot and boys for the video, Tina for taking pictures, Kathy for the beautiful cake, Meghann for doing the flowers and centerpieces and also a Big Thanks to the music. I guess I’m doing OK when I can still dance with my kids, grandkids and great grandsons.
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n THIS WEEKEND: See ‘The Revenant’ at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Monday at Bowman
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By definition, a revenant is a person who has returned, especially supposedly from the dead. That’s how Glass placed his mark on history: being left for dead following a gruesome bear mauling and making his way hundreds of miles through dangerous territory to a Montana fort in the early 1800s. “The Revenant,” released in theaters on Christmas Day, is director Alejandro González Iñárritu’s ambitious retelling of the story of Hugh Glass. It was based on the 2002 novel, “The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge,” by Michael Punke. A critic darling and an Academy Award nominee, the film’s storytelling depth was established partially through breathtaking cinematography and a haunting musical score. While an epic narrative of survival on the frontier — and ultimately of bloodthirsty revenge per the film — much of the actual story in the film was periled by Hollywood’s typical, heavyhanded embellishment. Details from the original incident were left out; inaccurate details were added that seemed to hype the original story of Glass. But that’s pretty acceptable because, despite an obvious effort to sell movie tickets, the filmmakers achieved the creation of a beautiful, prolific film and at least included some points of the actual premise. But there were still some striking strays from the actual story. In the end, which was completely altered for the film, Glass forgave the younger of his two fellow trappers — Jim Bridger — that left him for dead and spared the life of the other, John Fitzgerald. He also did not have a son or at least not one with him on his expedition, according to historical accounts. Those familiar with the story’s actual setting — the Dakotas and part of Montana — need look beyond the director’s decision to set the action in a tall mountain range. (The film was actually shot in Canada.) The historical account of Glass’s bear attack and subsequent travails is nevertheless larger-than-life. Though he hadn’t yet seen the film or read the novel, Pioneer Trails Regional Museum Director Dean Pearson was familiar with the tale of Glass. While Pearson had heard details of the film from various people, he relied on historical details from several books he read regarding the expedition of Gen. William Henry Ashley’s party, of which Glass was a member. Ashley, with Capt. Andrew Henry, was co-owner of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. “Some of it was all right, but a lot of it didn’t match
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Filmmakers of “The Revenant” initially wanted the film’s action to take place near where part of the true story actually occurred. Producers of the film travelled to North Dakota several years ago to scout locations, but no filming could take place due to flooding. Ultimately the film was shot in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and southern Argentina, which inaccurately depicts the area of Hugh Glass’s expedition as mountainous.
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By definition, a revenant is a person who has returned, especially supposedly from the dead. That’s how Hugh Glass placed his mark on history: being left for dead following a gruesome bear mauling and making his way hundreds of miles through dangerous territory to a Montana fort in the early 1800s. the actual history,” Pearson said of the film. Glass’s real story began with the conflict that first faced Ashley’s group. Ashley led a group of 100 men as they traversed along the Missouri River in 1823 in search of hides for a furtrading venture. There was a problem with one of the group’s two boats when they arrived at an Arikara (A-rick-a-raw) village near the mouth of the Grand River as it meets the Missouri. Part of the group decided on a different route towards the Yellowstone River as the Native Americans made it difficult for the boats to pass.
“Rather than go all the way up and around the bend of the Missouri, then back down the Yellowstone, they would just follow the Grand River,” Pearson explained. “Then, when the Grand River ended, they would just cut across country until they hit the Powder River.” The group headed up the Grand River, which was where Glass was famously attacked by a large Grizzly bear trying to protect her cubs. He was nearly fatally mauled. According to Pearson, after Glass was attacked, the group transported him on a makeshift cot and proceeded down to the headwaters of
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the Grand, “which nobody knows exactly where that is.” That’s where historical accounts became depleted. The monument in Shadehill further described Glass’s experience — he dragged himself to the stream, sustained himself on seasonal fruit and meat obtained when he drove off wolves from a buffalo calf they had drowned. And “by some means and by an uncertain route” Glass appeared at Ft. Kiowa, below the Big Bend, 190 miles as the crow flies from the Forks of Grand River. That much is verified history, according to the monument, which was erected in part by the South Dakota Historical Society. But the problem is that the Grand River has two notable forks, one to the north and one at its south. The south fork turns into a creek situated in Buffalo, S.D.; the north fork winds through the present day Bowman Haley Dam and ends south of Rhame. In Pearson’s opinion, the group likely took the north fork because the south would put the group on the
south side of the Cave Hills. If the group of men had followed the Grand River to its headwaters, they would have had to pass through Bowman County. And that, per Pearson’s theory, is where the group could have abandoned Glass and ultimately left him for dead. “If that would have been at the headwaters of the Grand (River), then technically the spot where they left him could’ve been in Bowman County,” he said. The rest of the party continued on their journey west. In most cases, the early explorers stayed along the creeks because of the game looking for water and for their own water source. “Maybe they followed the Grand then followed the Little Missouri north,” Pearson suggested. “Or maybe the O’Fallon creek into the Powder River.” According to the story, Glass crawled back down the Grand River until he reached the fork of the Missouri River. He returned about six weeks later to Fort Kiowa in eastern South Dakota, about
200 miles away. He rested and adopted a new mission: retribution. He ultimately travelled to a camp at the mouth of the Bighorn River in Montana. He met back up with Ashley’s group and reenlisted with the company. After forgiving Bridger, Glass set out to find Fitzgerald, who he learned had enlisted in the U.S. Army. Fitzgerald returned Glass’s stolen rifle when he was confronted. His life was spared, allegedly because Glass was wary of the penalty for killing a soldier. About 10 years later Glass was killed by Native Americans near present day Williston. He was 51 years old. Regardless if Bowman County actually was the setting for Hugh Glass to become a revenant, a tall legend in western folklore or simply an avid adventurer, Pearson said having Ashley’s group of furriers cross the county was interesting. The group, including Bridger, would go on to become some of the greatest known mountain men that led much of the exploration of western North America.
Celebrity Waiter Dinner
Southwest Healthcare Services will be hosting the 7th Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner and Auction on March 5, 2016 at the Four Season’s Pavilion.
Social Hour 5:00 pm Dinner 6:00 pm Auction 7:30 pm BW Entertainment 9:00 pm Celebrity Waiter is not by invitation only, Southwest Healthcare Services welcomes all who are interested in this unique fun filled event. For more information on hosting a table please contact Jen Jahner at 523-7848 or to purchase a ticket please contact Laura Wallman at 523-3214.
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54 YEARS OF ‘TICKLING THE IVORIES’
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Bowman County FFA members Sierra Lee, Michaela Fischer, Tasha Pond, Kylee Hendrickson, Tim Fischer, Luke Paulson, Kenna Halleen, Emily Belland, Lindsey Dix, Aiden Halleen, Skylar Ruggles and Dillon Eagon attending the annual Winter Leadership Conferences. (Courtesy photo)
FFA members attend winter leadership conferences
Ann Bergquist is honored by Pastor Terry Bagley for her multiple decades at the church piano. (Photo by Jason Waskiewicz/Pioneer) Pastor Terry Bagley presents Ann Bergquist with a plaque to recognize 54 years of service as pianist at the Lyle Presbyterian Church, also known as the Mound Church. Bergquist recalls taking over for her old piano teacher, Mrs. Westbrook, who was wife of the Methodist pastor who was shared with the Bowman church at that time. She had butterflies the first few times, especially since the pianist does not always know which hymns the congregation will request. But, she has served faithfully all this time. Now a CD provides music when she is unable, but she has faithfully provided the music for over half of the church’s 104 year history.
You’ve got a lot of LIFE to live.
Three leadership conferences for members of the FFA were held in Bismarck on Jan. 9 and 10. The 101 conference, which was conducted by the North Dakota State FFA Officer team, was held at the Bismarck Civic Center. This segment of the tri-conference involved FFA members who are freshmen and are learning about the FFA and how to become a good leader and strong member in the FFA organization. For sophomores and juniors, the 212 conference is aimed at the development of basic leadership skills in members. 212 Degrees, the temperature at which water boils, focuses on taking students to the boiling point of leadership. At 211 Degrees, water is extremely hot, but just one more de-
gree gets us to the next level. The two-day 212 Degree Leadership Conference is focused on student development and helps FFA members become aware of their passions and virtues. FFA members attended sessions on discovering their passions, making positive decisions, setting SMART goals and taking steps towards self360 Degrees takes students full circle in terms of chapter leadership. The two-day 360 Degree Conference is focused on the importance of vision and how to become a visionary leader. Students spent their time in sessions understanding the importance of vision, conducting a chapter needs assessment, crafting a vision plan for their local FFA chapter and
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developing a strategy to implement their vision. The Bowman County FFA members also participated in the service project where fleece tie blankets were made for children in need through Project Linus. These conferences are a great opportunity for students to work toward becoming both better members and better leaders. The skills they learn at the conferences will not only help them as individuals but, more important, they learn skills they can take home to their chapters, school and community. Over 1,000 students attended this conference weekend. These students are some of the best and the brightest youth and will be future leaders and promoters of North Dakota agriculture industry.
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If you are interested in the opportunity, please contact The Bowman County Development Corporation office at 701.523.5880 to learn more about the responsibilities of an elected board member and the organization.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: A LIFE STORY
‘Picking up the pieces of my life that words tore apart’ By LORI SOLA
For the Pioneer What I’m about to share is something I’m not proud of, but it’s a part of my story; it’s part of what has made me me. As some may already know, I’m not afraid of telling my stories, but you must realize it’s one perspective. I don’t pretend to know exactly what others may be experiencing, but I do know how it feels to be in a situation in which you do not know how to get out of. When I got married for the first time, at the tender age of 20, I did not have much of a dating history. A guy I met my freshman year was five years older. He was smart, attended church with me, seemed to genuinely care for me. We dated for over a year and fell in love. Or, so I thought. Things started to change after I said, I do. The uneasiness crept into my life in such a way that I can’t even tell when it began. The first red flag I remember was a cat being thrown across the room, hitting the stove; then a fist through the wall and the lie I had to tell the landlord. But it was the everyday verbal exchanges that kept building up over the years. They started out as seemingly insignificant then built to the point where I wondered what was wrong with me. At the age of 25, I had what I refer to as my mid-life crisis. My self esteem was damaged, my voice diminished, and I wondered if that is what the rest of my life would be like. The feistiness in me no longer existed. Just like water can change the landscape, words changed me. It wasn’t until I was 26 when a male co-worker simply asked me how my day was going that my wheels started turning. A co-worker was asking about my day. My then-husband never cared about my day. My then-husband was too busy criticizing and controlling every aspect of my life — my
clothes, my hair, my body, how I cleaned the house, how I took care of the yard, the music I listened to, my pay checks, my faith. There was no part of my life that was ever right. During this whole time, I never spoke ill of my thenhusband. I never shared his verbal jabs, how I felt I was walking on eggshells in my own house, how the moment I heard him come home I would cringe and hold my breath. I simply withdrew. My mom would ask if he hit me, to which I could honestly say no. But I truly thought it would be easier if he had. Then I would know it would be okay to leave. At 27, after being around co-workers that made me laugh, made me feel like my old self and, after numerous prayers, I felt strong enough to tell my then-husband that I was thinking about leaving. He seemed to take pride in pointing out that I would not be able to afford the house or the car, he said no judge would ever believe my story, he said he would email all my friends and family to be sure they knew that I had a friend who was a guy and that I was the reason our marriage didn’t work. Far be it for me to spoil anyone’s Christmas, so I waited until after the holidays to tell my family I was
years, I discovered just how dysfunctional my marriage was through assignments I covered for a newspaper. Through a self-defense class and covering stories about domestic violence, I discovered what I lived through was abuse. Two years after my divorce, I watched a video during a presentation I was covering and I felt like I was watching my own life unfold. The same words. The same manipulation. I felt like such a fool for not recognizing the abuse. I felt like a fool for allowing someone else to treat me like I was insignificant, that my opinion, my life, my choices did not matter. Once again I felt defeated, but learned that abuse is not just physical, it’s verbal, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial. To this day I have issues with trust and being told what to do. And this past year I discovered that if someone raised their voice to me, I still shrivel and start to shake. That raised voice took me back to the feelings I hoped to never feel again. This time, however, I was strong enough to stand up for myself and speak my mind, but it took me about
■ HOW YOU CAN GET HELP Contact the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center, with a location in Bowman next to Farmers Union Insurance. 24-hour crisis line: (701) 225-4506, local, or toll free: 1-888255-4506. Covers Adams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Golden Valley, Hettinger, Slope and Stark Counties. moving out. Quietly, I found an apartment, set up my own checking account and deposited my meager check. In the end, I walked away. I did not go to court to tell my side. I didn’t want his money. I didn’t want to feel he was the only reason I could make it on my own. I did not want his help. Even though I felt like a complete failure, I was determined to make it on my own. I scrimped and scraped. I bought an old car from my folks, I got my own insurance, I used lawn furniture in my living room and kitchen. I literally started over. Over the next couple
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a week to recover and feel somewhat comfortable around that person. (And no, this was not my current husband.) Wounds heal, but words and feelings linger. For me, it’s like a tape recorder in my mind: sometimes the play button is triggered and those harsh words replay over and over again. My self
esteem is still fragile. I share my experience on the heels of a domestic abuse story that was published last week. The details of which were hard to read. I didn’t want to read them. I didn’t share my details, yet I believe you have an idea of what I went through. We have become so desensitized over the years with the movies we watch, the music we listen to, what the media feels we need to know, but no matter what details we hear or read, we will never know what really happens behind closed doors. We will never know the fear, the doubts, the shame. What I want you to know is that even being divorced for nearly 16 years, this is the first time I have shared my story publicly. Thankfully, time has erased many of my memories and softened the harsh edges. I can only hope that if others find themselves in similar situations that they are able to find help, rebuild their lives and share their story.
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Twilight of the idols That’s Life By TONY BENDER Guest Columnist
Many choose the winter, I think, because who wants to waste a perfectly good spring? David Bowie passed this month and then Eagles cofounder Glenn Frey. Before that, Natalie Cole, and Motorhead’s iconic Lemmy Kilmister, metal’s half-biker, half-pirate and 100-percent curmudgeon. I was doing my weekly 12:40 Tuesday radio spot with Sandy Buttweiller on WDAY-Fargo, when she asked, “Why is it that it affects us this way when we lose people like that? It’s not like we really knew them.” A man weeping at Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s funeral procession was famously asked by a reporter if he knew Roosevelt. “No,” he replied. “But he knew me.” Maybe that’s an answer here, too. There may be lots of answers. The soundtrack of our lives serves as mile markers from the past and a reminder that, as Ferris Bueller once said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Here we are, just a few paragraphs in, and we have already referenced FDR and Ferris Bueller. Yosemite Sam may be next. I first heard David Bowie—really heard David Bowie—on the third floor of Binnewies Hall at South Dakota State University, when my friend the Philadelphian, Joe Lavelle, lent me his copy of “Diamond Dogs.” Insisted I take it, really. The cover art was a prelude to a musical awakening, eerie, otherworldly, utterly fascinating and impossibly original. Over the years, among songs that spoke to me was “Young Americans,” specifically when Bowie wonders, Do you remember, your President Nixon? Do you remember, the bills you have to pay For even yesterday? As a young man emerging from a world of Watergate, Vietnam, assassinations and civic unrest into an even
more dangerous age, with 22-percent interest on a $600 car loan, those words connected. David Bowie knew me. Rock’s greatest chameleon exited on his own terms—as much as a dying man can—with his final gift to his fans, the album “Blackstar,” coming out #1 two days before he died. The last photograph taken of the Thin White Duke revealed a man thinner than ever in a dapper funeral black suit, yet grinning, laughing, joyful, at peace at the end of a fantastic journey, knowing that with each replay, he rises again. The new album contains a track called “Lazarus”: Look up here, I’m in heaven I’ve got scars that can’t be seen... When Glenn Frey died, I immediately thought about my old friend, Gary Schlosser, who really connected with “Peaceful, Easy Feeling.” I figured he must be mourning, too, gazing back into his memory at calendar pages fluttering past, like autumn leaves in an early-winter wind. Frey was the sweet, plaintive counterbalance to the Eagles’ other great lead singer, Don Henley, whose hard-edged Texas rasp pulled no punches. As the Eagles, they were the flagship for a country-tinged California rock sound. The players around Frey and Henley rotated from timeto-time, but the musical precision was always there, and it always had heart. Frey expresses the cyclical nature of life and stardom, first as the next greatest thing in “New Kid in Town,” and then, later, when he warily watches the newest star move in. He recognizes how fleeting it all is and how painful it is likely to be when it is over. You look in her eyes; the music begins to play Hopeless romantics, here we go again And like lemmings, Frey pointed out, we still take those big leaps because, when you are in midair, you can convince yourself you’re flying. Idols are built to fall. It feels like the Twilight of our Idols, some of them too original to be replaceable, for sure. But, life being life, there’s always a New Kid in Town, and that is a gift. The unconcerned chorus of the flying lemmings echoes forever, and that, too, is a gift.
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‘Farewell, it’s been a great journey’ It’s been a great journey throughout the last almost ten years working with the NDSU Bowman County Extension Service. I have decided that it is time to refocus and spend more time as an engaged mom and business part-
ner. I won’t be going far and still plan to stay active in the community while I become a full time “ranch mom” as my kids say. The last years have gone quickly and I have enjoyed serving the citizens of Bowman County and North Dakota. Countless board meetings, evening programs and weekend events have made for wonderful opportunities and challenges. I will miss the visits about crops, livestock, trees, bugs, community projects and especially the 4-Hers. Thank you to everyone who has attended programs, sponsored 4-H events and awards, volunteered their
time and resources, shared an encouraging word or gave a smile. I am truly grateful for the experience I have had and the wonderful partnerships that have been developed with the Extension office. A huge thanks to my family for the support over the years. I wish Amy Lick, NDSU Bowman County Family Consumer Science Agent, Sydnee Kidd, NDSU County Support Staff, and the new agriculture agent the best of luck as they continue to meet the needs of the citizens.
ANDREA BOWMAN
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In Woonsocket Hat Tips By DEAN MEYER For the Pioneer
This past weekend was the big storm in the east. Now it did turn into a dang sure snowstorm. But unlike storms here, their snow will melt in a few days, the sun will come out, the cherry trees will blossom, and all will be well. Here, you get a storm in October, and that snow will most likely be there until May. There are some years when it doesn’t even melt, just wears out. Three weeks ago, Washington got an inch of snow and ice and their world came to a standstill. But this big storm was in the forecast and they actually made it through pretty good. I get a kick out of watching the weather reporters. They bundle up and stand in a drift or a river. Hold-
ing onto umbrellas or hats and scarves. The one I enjoyed this weekend had ski goggles on! Really! Ski goggles on while he was giving the weather report. I bet his wife was even embarrassed. There were a few reported deaths from shoveling snow. I always warn Shirley about shoveling too fast. It’s kind of like that saying I saw on facebook. “If you find me dead on a jogging path, you will know I was killed somewhere else and my body dumped there”! I don’t suppose there is anything scarier than a good old Dakota whiteout. You know the kind I mean. One where you don’t dare go forward because you can’t see the road at all. You have Shirley hanging out the window trying to see the edge of the road. You don’t dare stop because you might get hit from the back. One time Kenny and I were hauling a load of yearlings to Nebraska and got caught in a blizzard in South Dakota. It was a ripper. Somewhere on
281 we came to a junction where several trucks had stopped. We turned our truck east and shut down for the night. Wind must have been seventy mph and snowing hard. Visibility was less than zero! By morning we had drifted in and our fuel was gelling up. We got the truck creeping ahead and made it into Woonsocket. That’s right! Woonsocket! At Woonsocket, the guy that owned the bar also owned a feedlot. He got his loader running and cleared snow so we could get the cattle unloaded. We spent the next three days between an old hotel and a bar and steakhouse in Woonsocket. And that’s all I’m going to say about that, because Shirley reads this column. But the best blizzard story I can come up with this morning relates to a friend I had in the legislature years ago. He had stopped at the Pour Farm south of Minot on his way home. Well, it was pretty nasty and he needed a break from the road. If I had been there, I wouldn’t have let him leave. You
know, “friends don’t let friends…” Anyway, he stopped and visited quite awhile. And when he took off he shouldn’t have been on the road. And luckily, he wasn’t for very long. He ran in the ditch a bit down the road. And being a good law abiding citizen he was determined to not speed. That snow was blowing by his car and he kept both hands on the wheel. He held that speedometer at 55 mph for several minutes, not realizing he was sitting still. The patrolman walked up to his window and tapped on it! Yeoww!!! You can imagine how that old boy jumped! To this day, he has never taken another drink. I miss him. HAT TIPS is generously sponsored weekly by the following businesses: SW Auto Supply, 523-7540 Lasting Visions, 523-3833 Dakota Community Bank, 523-9000 Bowman Sales & Service, 523-3257 American Family Insurance/ Stephanee Germann Agency, 523-5573
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Bryce K. Johnson, 94
Bryce K. Johnson, 94, of Scranton passed away at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center in Sturgis, S.D., on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. Funeral Services for Bryce were on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Bowman Assembly of God Church. Pastor Ed Kvaale officiated with burial to follow in the Bowman Cemetery. There was a Family and Friends Service on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel. Bryce K. Johnson (BK) was born to Henry and Elvera (Anderson) Johnson on Flag Day, June 14, 1921 on their homestead south of Ralph, S.D. Bryce received his education at Ralph, Bowman, Gascoyne and lastly Scranton High School graduating in 1940. At the age of 15, Bryce (to some known as “Red”) rode the trains in the summer to Big Timber, Mont., looking for work, returning back home in the fall for school. After graduating he worked at the Ford Garage in Scranton. Bryce enlisted in the Army Air Corp on April 9, 1943, immediately went to Fresno, Calif., then on to Denver for more training. While at Denver he married his sweetheart, Annie O. Jorgenson, on Nov. 5, 1943 from Bowman. She accompanied him to Topeka, Kan., for more training before being shipped to Africa and then to Italy. On the way back from his fifth mission, June 26, 1944, his B24 was hit by enemy fire. Due to the engines being knocked out of commission the crew prepared to parachute. Four men landed in Czechoslovakia, five in Hungary (including Bryce), and the plane landed in Austria. Severely wounded, Bryce was immediately captured and after a time of healing, moved to a political prison in Budapest, Hungary. From here he was transferred to a dungeon beneath the prison called “Interrogation Center for Air Force Prisoners” for 30 days of solitary confineNment prior to interrogation. nShortly after this, two of the noncommissioned officers were sent to Stalog IV up in Pomerania, East Prussia. He was MIA for several months before his new bride was told through the Red Cross on Nov. 13, 1944 that BK was a POW in Stalog Luft IV. On Feb. 2, 1945, they began the “Black Death March” for three months across Germany. Liberated May 6, 1945, two days before the war was over. On Dec. 11, 1945 Bryce received his honorable discharge. Bryce and Annie began farming in 1946. In 1951 they moved to the family farm 12 miles south of Scranton, and resided there until his home going. He was married to his sweetheart three days short of 66 years. He was a member of the Scranton American Legion Post #151 for 70 years, member of the Assembly of God Church since 1957 where he helped teach Sunday school and a deacon, school bus driver, worked at Scranton Equity, leader of the State Line Lad and Lassie 4-H club for almost 40 years. One of his grand highlights of his life was being the North Dakota Wagon Master for the Bicentennial wagon train in the fall of 1975 to July 4, 1976. In September 2005 he received six medals earned during WWII but had never received. Bryce is survived by his children; Kenton (Charolette) Johnson, Keith Johnson, Brenda (Scott) George, and Leanne Allen, eight grandchildren; Jared (Kandi) Johnson, Brenton (Ashley) Johnson, Brooke ( Joe) Wormington, Cory George, Angie (Berna) Cruz, Jessica (Chris) Mann, Justin ( Jennifer) Bauman and Melina Bauman, soon to be 10 great grandchildren, sisters-inlaw; Leona Brewer, Floy Olson, Clarice Jorgenson, Ramona Johnson, brotherin-law, Vernon Peterson and many nieces, nephews and
OBITUARIES fine friends. Bryce was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Elvera Johnson, wife Annie, sister, Yvonne Fiene, brother, Wayne Johnson, brother-in-law, Ernie
Johnson Fiene, and grandson Kirby Johnson. Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services of Bowman in charge of the arrangements.
Stella M. Thompson, 90 Stella M. Thompson, 90, of Dickinson, formerly of Bowman, passed away on Monday, Jan. 18 at the St. Luke’s Home in Dickinson. Funeral Services for Stella were at 11 a.m. Jan. 22 at the Bowman Assembly of God Church. Pastor Allen Wickstrom and Pastor Ed Kvaale officiated with burial to follow in the Bowman Cemetery. There was a Family and Friends Service on Jan. 21 at the Bowman Assembly of God Church beginning at 7 p.m. Many years ago in a little log cabin church in Buffalo, S.D., Stella Thompson was given a prepaid ticket for Heaven. She endured many hardships, disappointments and heartaches through the years, but always was confident that in the end she would realize her final travel dream. On Monday afternoon, Jan. 18 at 6:09 p.m. with her family at the gate to send her off, attendants arrived to escort her to her chariot. She arrived to the splendor of her Heavenly home to meet Paul and Steve and other family and friends, all who had tickets for earlier arrival. She left all earthly belongings resting on the promise that she’d have everything she would ever need for eternity. She left her story for those who always wanted to know. Stella Marie Thompson was born on a ranch near Bullock, S.D., on Nov. 25, 1925 to Jack and Violet Burt. She spent her early life on her father’s homestead west of Buffalo, then moved into town to attend school and graduated from Buffalo High School in 1945. She moved to Seattle to live with relatives and work in a defense plant prior to graduation. She married Paul Thompson of Ludlow, S.D., on Nov. 16, 1946 when he returned from the Navy. To this marriage was born four boys, Jim, born Sept. 19, 1947, Steve born Jan. 4, 1951, Rick, born May 19, 1954 and Mark born Oct. 21, 1955. Paul and Stella worked on ranches in northwest South Dakota until moving to Oregon in the mid 50s. Paul worked on ranches in Eastern Oregon until moving back to North Dakota for a time in 1961, and then to Sturgis, S.D., less than a year later. Paul and Stella stayed in Sturgis until moving back to North Dakota in 1969. A final heart attack took Paul’s life in August 1971. Stella, who was already working in the first national bank in Bowman, became the head of the household and continued working at the Bank until her retirement. While in Bowman she was a char-
ter member of the Assembly of God church and served as treasurer there for many years. Most of the last part of her business life was spent running the travel agency for First National Bank in Bowman. She moved to Dickinson in 2006 to live at Park Avenue Villa. She was active there and enjoyed being close to her grandchildren. She spent her time reading and drinking coffee and was much appreciated for her weekly “hair fixing” duties for the ladies of the Villa. A stroke in the fall of 2011 changed all of that and she moved to the St Luke’s Nursing home. Where she lived until her death. When your ticket is delivered, please make plans to look her up in her mansion. Stella is survived by sons; Jim Thompson of Belle Fourche, S.D., Rick and Karen Thompson of Dickinson, Mark and Debbie Thompson of Dickinson; daughter-in-law, Judy Thompson of Williston; grandchildren, Kimberly (Darwin) Hanzlik, Kyle (Deanna) Thompson, Tara (Blaine) Brunell, Maverick ( Jenny) Thompson, Erica Thompson, Evan (Heather) Thompson, Sarah Smyle, Travis (Rochelle) Thompson, Shanna (Pete) Transtrom, Serena Thompson; 27 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; sister, Gladys (Neil) Tennyson; brother, Bill (Ruby) Burt and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Steve, grandson Shawn and siblings Edwin Burt, Henry Burt and Lucille Cook. Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.
tiring to Menifee, Calif. Sandra is survived by her husband, Earl Sparlund; children: Kim (Steve) Novae, and John (Dawn) Sparlund, three grandchildren, and numerous cousins. She is preceded in death by twin sons, David and Paul; her parents, Sandford and Mildred Morland; grandparents, Jens and Selma Morland and Alfred and Hilma Grange.
Cecelia (Schwindt) Hafele, 72 Cecelia Rose (Schwindt) Hafele, aged 72, of Beach, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at Sanford Health in Bismarck. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 at the Silha Funeral Home in Beach and from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Beach. Mass of Christian Burial, (Celebration of Life) was celebrated on her birthday at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016 at St. John’s. A Vigil Service was held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 at St. John’s Catholic Church with Father Dan Berg officiating. Rite of Committal followed services. Silha Funeral Home of Beach was entrusted with the arrangements. Cecelia is celebrating her 73rd birthday in Heaven having been born on Jan. 28, 1943 in Killdeer. She was a daughter and an only
Hafele two of her children, Debbie and Pam were born. They then moved to the Hafele Ranch thirty miles north of Rhame and it was here that Danny, Beth Ann and Susan were born and raised. The couple retired and moved to Beach on Oct. 29, 2010 and she lived here until the time of her passing. Cecelia took great pride in her husband’s accomplishments in his trapping and fur business as well as ranching. She was proud of being a
homemaker and loved raising her family. Cecelia was a major helpmate to her husband and was always willing to help with cattle, haying, trapping or whatever they were doing at the time. She thoroughly enjoyed her grandchildren’s sports and extra-curricular activities. She is still a Beach Bucs fan! She also served as treasurer for the North Dakota Fur Takers Organization. After moving to Beach some of her favorite times was getting together with her cousins in Glendive, Mont. Cecelia enjoyed serving with the ladies group at the Catholic Church at various functions. Church was a big part of her life and she had a strong faith with the Lord. Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Daniel Hafele. Cecelia is survived by her husband, Louis Hafele; her daughter, Debbie Tanner of Weston, Wis., and her children, Tyler and Levi; her daughter Pam (George) Weinreis of Sentinel Butte and their children, Sierra ( Joe), Travis, Derek and Abby (fiancé Nolan Niece); her daughter, Beth Ann Hafele of Beach; her daughter, Susan (Mike) Getzfreid of Greybull, Wyoming and their children, Shayla, Preston and Brock; and three great grandchildren, Brecken, Everly and Eli. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.
Sandra Sparlund, 72 Sandra Morland Sparlund died in San Marcos, Calif., on Dec. 8, 2015, at the age of 72, from cancer. Sandra was born on June 29, 1943, in Bowman to Sandford and Mildred (Grange) Morland. She was a single child. She went to the Amidon elementary school, and graduated from New England Public High School in 1961. While living in Amidon, during grade school, Sandy enjoyed riding horseback. She finally convinced her parents to buy her a horse named Ty, and she and her cousin, Linda (Morland) Stecher, and friends all rode horseback throughout the country. Sandy loved to dance; her favorite music was the 50 and 60s.
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Sparlund In July 1963, Sandy eloped with Earl Sparlund and they were married in Pierre, South Dakota. After honeymooning in Huntsville, Alabama with Earl’s sister, Gladys Multhaup, the couple returned to North Dakota, during the Cuba missile crisis, where Earl worked at various jobs, including cabinet making and a little farming. They moved to Rapid City, S.D., where Earl began a custom cabinet making business. After selling the business, they moved to California where Earl and Sandy continued making custom cabinets with their son, John and daughter Kim, before re-
• Bowman Assembly of God Pastor Ed Kvaale 523-5544 / bowmanag.org Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning worship • Bowman United Methodist Pastor Ron Olson (70l) 523-5492 www.bowmanumc.org Sunday School for all ages: 9 a.m. Worship Service: 10:10 a.m. Wednesday night activities: Beginning @ 6 p.m. • Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen 614 North Earling, Miles City, Mont. (406) 234-4572 www.breakforthbiblechurch. com Bible Study meets every Wednesday night at Bowman
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child to Jacob and Pauline (Boehm) Schwindt. Cecelia received her early education in Killdeer and when she was twelve her mother passed away and she stayed in Dickinson with family while attending school. She later attended a boarding school in New England where she graduated with the class of 1961. Cecelia met and later was united in marriage to Louis Hafele on May 11, 1962 in Killdeer. They began married life in Grassy Butte, where
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All other Sundays, 11 a.m. worship
• Catholic Churches: St. Charles of Bowman; St. Mary’s of Marmarth; St. Mel’s of Rhame Saturday Mass - 5 p.m. Marmarth; 7 p.m. Bowman Sunday Mass - 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 a.m. Bowman Weekday Mass 7:30 a.m. Tues., Thur., Fri. Bowman - 10 a.m. Wed. at Sunset Home
• Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services
• Dakota Prairie Lutheran Parish: •Bethany Lutheran, rural Rhame 10:30 a.m. - Coffee fellowship 11 a.m. Worship •Bowman Lutheran 9:30a.m. - Worship 10:30a.m. - Sunday School 2nd Wed., 9 p.m. - Women’s Bible study Wed., Noon - Sack lunch Bible study over Wed., 6 and 7 p.m. - 7th and 8th grade classes •First Lutheran, Rhame 9:30a.m. Worship 2p.m., Thurs. release time •Lebanon Lutheran, Amidon 1st& 3rd Sundays- 5 p.m. potluck and 6 p.m. worship
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• Mound Church North of Rhame, Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service. Weather permitting • Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Wiggins 11 a.m. worship • Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass • Scranton Lutheran Parish Jan. 31 – service at Haley 8:00 a.m. Service at Peace 9:30 a.m. • Seventh Day Adventist Pastor David Moench Saturdays - 9:30a.m. Sabbath School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church service
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CRYSTAL SPRINGS CAMP looking for Food Service Director experienced in cooking for large groups. Salary package includes housing and retirement match. Send resume to tim@csbcamp. org CRYSTAL SPRINGS CAMP looking for a full-time housekeeper to upkeep their facilities. Prior experience preferred. Studio housing and retirement included. Send resume to tim@csbcamp. org HEFTY SEED OF Wilton, ND, has two new positions open! Duties include but are not limited to treating seed and blending fertilizer in-season, loading and unloading product and other forklift operations, maintaining inventory, and assisting with day-to-day operations. Truck driving experience preferred; however, training will be provided. Pay dependent upon experience. Vacation time, health insurance offered. If interested, please contact Mike at 701-734-5866.
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legals vs. Teddy Klotz, Defendant. SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You, are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the Complaint in this action which is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned an Answer or other proper response within twentyone (21) days after the service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, Judgment by Default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Except for temporary periods, neither party may remove the minor child from North Dakota without the written consent of the other party or Order of the Court. If a party violates any of these provisions, that party may be in Contempt of Court. DATED this 21st day of October, 2015 KEOGH LAW OFFICE Attorney for the Plaintiff 141 3rd St. West, P.O. Box 1202 Dickinson, ND 58602-1202
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Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure by the District Court of the Southwest Judicial District in and for the County of Bowman and State of North Dakota, and entered and docketed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court on November 3, 2015, in an action wherein Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee on Behalf of Morgan Stanley Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-2 Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2007-2 was Plaintiff and Samantha M. Wolf; Capital One Bank (USA) NA; DCI Credit Services, Inc.; and any person in possession were Defendants, in favor of Plaintiff and against the Defendants for the sum of $98,612.85, which judgment and decree, among other things, direct the sale by me of the real property hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount of said judgment, with interest thereon and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of said sale will satisfy; and by virtue of a writ issued to me out of the office of the Clerk of said Court, I, Rory Teigen, Sheriff of Bowman County, North Dakota, will sell the property described in the Judgment to the highest bidder for cash at public auction at the front door of the Courthouse in the City of Bowman in the County of Bowman and State of North Dakota, on February 23, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 A.M. (CT), to satisfy the amount due, with interest thereon, and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of such sale will satisfy. The property to be sold is situated in the County of Bowman and State of North Dakota, and described as follows:
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legals PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER January 15th , 22nd & 29th, 2016 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BOWMAN SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case No. 06-2015-DM-00019 Devin Maychrzak, Plaintiff, vs. Teddy Klotz, Defendant. NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Plaintiff has filed herein a Motion for Interim Order. Hearing has been set upon said Motion on the 4th day of March, 2016, at 9:00 o`clock a.m., Mountain Time at the Stark County Courthouse, Dickinson, North Dakota before Rhonda Ehlis, Judge of the District Court. DATED this 7th day of December, 2015. KEOGH LAW OFFICE Attorney for the Plaintiff 141 3rd St. West, P.O. Box 1202 Dickinson, ND 58602-1202 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER January 15th , 22nd & 29th, 2016 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BOWMAN SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case No. 06-2015-DM-00019 Devin Maychrzak, Plaintiff,
NOTICE OF SALE Civil No. 06-2014-CV-00044
City of Bowman, North Dakota, Milwaukee Land Company’s First Addition Block 33: Lot 10 aka 305 South Main Street, Bowman, ND 58623. If the sale is set aside for any 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. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of January, 2016. Rory Teigen Sheriff of Bowman County, North Dakota By:Deputy
legals child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs. A.L., a minor child; Rachel Lopez, Mother; Daniel Hernandez, father; Respondents. JUVENILE SUMONS Juvenile File No. 06-2016-JV00001 THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: You and each of you, are hereby summoned ad required to appear personally and bring the above-named children before the Juvenile Judge, at Dickinson in said County and State, on the 9th day of February, 2016, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., or as soon thereafter as the parties can be heard, for the purpose of hearing the Petition made and filed with this Court, alleging said children to be subject to the provisions of the Uniform Juvenile Court Act (Chapters 27-20 of the North Dakota Century Code) by reason of the following: That the above-named Respondent child is a deprived child, as more fully appears from the Petition, a copy of which is on file with the abovenamed Court. If you fail to appear before the Court at said time and place or to show good cause why you cannot do so, the Court will make such order as may be appropriate and you may be proceeded against for civil contempt. RIGHT TO COUNSEL While you are not required to have legal counsel in this proceeding, you are entitled to legal counsel if you so desire. If you desire legal counsel and are unable without undue financial hardship to employ counsel, the Court, upon your request, will appoint legal counsel for you. If you intend to have legal counsel, you are requested to make the necessary arrangements in advance so as not to delay the hearing. Dated this 20th of January, 2016 by Judge Herauf, District Court Judge. PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER January 29th, 2016 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 A special board meeting of the Bowman County School Board was held on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the BCSD Board Room. Members present: Kevin Bucholz, President; Sharon Holder, Stacy McGee, Dan Peterson, and Russell Homelvig. Others present: Tony Duletski, Superintendent; Tyler Senn, High School Principal; Tracy Lecoe, Elementary Principal; and Shari Krinke, Business Manager. Members Absent: Ann Fischer and Tara Lambourn Guests: Connie Gaebe, MacKenzie Sperle, Greg Yale and Pam Fisher I. President Kevin Bucholz called meeting to order at 6:00p.m. II. Peterson moved seconded by Homelvig to approve the agenda. All yes, motion carried. III. Business Manager Position: discussion was held no motions were made. IV. Superintendent Position: discussion was held. Homelvig moved seconded by Peterson to approve Contract for Services Option 2 Agreement with the North Dakota School Board Association to provide services related to the superintendent search. All yes, motion carried. V. Negotiations Committee Alternate: discussion was held no motions were made. Negotiating committee: Peterson, Homelvig, and Lambourn; with McGee as alternate. VI Adjourn: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, February 11th, at 6:00 p.m. in the BCSD Board Room.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA :ss. COUNTY OF BOWMAN On this 19th day of January, 2016, before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rory Teigen, known to me to be the person who is described in, and whose name is subscribed to this instrument.
Kevin Bucholz, President Shari Krinke, Business Manager
Melissa Senn, Notary Public Bowman County, North Dakota My Commission expires: Feb 3, 2017
Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Mike Sondeland, Chuck Whitney, Chuck Headley, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, Todd Hofland, Barb Downing, Tammy Hofland, and Jon Brosz. Absent: Darrell West President James called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: # 8914-8955; Direct Deposit: $27,426.88: Bills: Bowman Auto Parts $95.46, BCDC $500.00, Bowman Sales and Service $14.94, Brosz Engineering $22,772.50, Dakota Supply Group $143.64, Hawkins, Inc. $614.75, Lasting Visions $24.00, Mahlon Smith Repair $894.00, McGee Mchanics Team, LLC $164.40, ND Dept. of Health $765.06, Newby’s Ace Hardware $42.96, Randy’s Welding $43.82,
MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM 38 Second Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Attorneys for Plaintiff (Published: 1-22; 1-29; 2/5) 06-2014-CV-00044 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER January 22nd & 29th, and Febuary 5th, 2016 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA COUNTY OF BOWMAN IN JUVENILE COURT SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE INTEREST OF A.L., a
PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER January 29TH, 2016 Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on January 5, 2016 at City Hall at 4:00 PM.
legals Ray’s Repair Service $812.03, SW Medical Clinic $250.00, SW Auto Supply $2.10, Visa $95.39, Bowman Cemetery Association $13.84, Bowman Chamber of Commerce $500.00, Bowman County Auditor $2,804.40, Brosz Engineering $15,967.50, Dakota Western Bank $168.93, John Deere Financial $334.10, Marsha Schaff $150.00, Newby’s Ace Hardware $27.98, Postmaster $490.00, SW Auto Supply $17.26, Advanced Business Methods $36.66, Aurora Keppler $800.00, Carmel Cleaners $87.12, Country Media $484.25, Dakota Dust-Tex $112.60, Farmers Union $770.02, Fidelity Security Life $202.11, Infra-Trak, Inc. $6,363.63, JK Excavating and Construction $185,716.75, MDU $9,377.57, One Call Concepts $4.40, Postmaster $374.50, Ray’s Repair Service $4,156.29, Theodore Roosevelt Expressway $5,000.00, Waddington Boom Truck $2,000.00, WEX Bank $5,813.18. DEPT. HEAD REPORTS: Hofland, Mason and Headley gave a report on their departments. BROSZ: Joint Powers Agreement: Brosz gave a report on the projects he is working on and advised the board they will be getting a Bowman County Joint Powers Agreement regarding the purchase of asphalt which they need to review and have changes made prior to January 19, 2016. This agreement will allow for a more favorable price on asphalt to tie in with City projects next spring and summer. Slip Lining Projects Revised Motion: Allen requested to revise a motion from the 12/15/15 meeting to clarify the intention of use for funding on slip lining projects. Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to strike the motion at the 12/15/15 meeting regarding slip lining project funding and amend to state: Motion to complete additional sewer rehabilitation under the contract with PEC, Inc. to take advantage of the favorable bid prices received on the project. The additional sanitary sewer rehabilitation to be added using surge funding are those shown on the attached map in yellow, approximately 3,935 feet. The sanitary sewer main rehabilitation from the courthouse through to 3rd street SE and 3rd Avenue SE, as shown in blue, will be changed from local funding to surge funding, approximately $105,000. Also additional sanitary sewer rehabilitation will be added using local funds as shown on the attached map in green, approximately 5,255 feet. The cost of the additional work will be $395,000 of which $190,000 will come for surge funding and $205,000 will be local funds. RCV= all aye, MC. (Map is filed in minute book at City Hall.) Allen will amend 12/15/15 meeting minutes to include a notation at the bottom that a motion was stricken and to look at the 1/5/12 minutes for the revised motion. ALLEN: ND DOH Labs Contract: Allen presented the annual ND DOH Labs contract for signature. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to approve the ND Department of Health Labs Contract for Safety. RCV= all aye, MC. Marcus Fischer Easement: Allen informed the commission that this easement has not been signed by the Fischer’s. Future Minutes: Allen advised the commission that minutes will be kept to a minimum in accordance with ND Century Code. A note of topic on the general discussion held and motions, etc. will be noted. There will no longer be any “he said, she said” comments added to the minutes per instructions from attorneys. Budget Amendments, Transfers, and Fund Closures: Allen requested that the 2016 Revenue and Expense Budgets be amended as presented, requested transfers to be made and funds to be closed due to the changes in the last legislative session. 2016 Budget Amendments REVENUE : Due to the change in the legislature we were directed to put the funds that we budgeted for in 2016 for Social Security and Retirement into the General Fund in the Property Tax Collected Account. We need to increase Property Tax Collected by $120,800 for Social Security and Retirement levied in 2016. Nothing was levied for Advertising in 2016 because of the amount of money left in that fund. The money left over in the old Funds has to be transferred into the Property Tax Collected Account in the General Fund. Increase to Property Tax Collected Account from remaining money in funds left from 2015: 2020 Social Security in the amount of $12,982.74 2050 Advertising in the amount of $7,494.87 2100 Retirement in the amount of $28,644.58 Total Increase in Revenue for Property Tax Collected $169,922.19 Revenue fund 2270 needs to be amended because fund 2280 is being closed and the funds are being transferred back into this Fund. 2270 Rest and Lodging increased in the amount of $17,500.00 EXPENSE: Amend 2016 Budget for Transfer of Funds 2020-461617-241 Social Security in the amount of $12,982.74
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2050-461617-241 Advertising in the amount of $7,494.87 2100-461617-241 Retirement in the amount of $28,644.58 2280-461617-241 Restaurant and Lodging Future Capital Fund in the amount of $17,500.00 Amend 2016 General Fund Expense Budget to allow for legislative change: 1000-415230-230 Retirement in the amount of $69,000.00 1000-415210-221 Social Security $70,500.00 1000-415451-451 Advertising $2,000.00 3080-433000-956 To Pay JK Excavation Bill for $185,716.75, work was budgeted in 2015. 2016 TRANSFERS 2020-461617-241 Social Security in the amount of $12,982.74 to fund 1000-311110 2050-461617-241 Advertising in the amount of $7,494.87 to fund 1000-311110 2100-461617-241 Retirement in the amount of $28,644.58 to fund 1000-311110 2280-461617-241 Restaurant and Lodging Future Capital Fund in the amount of $17,500.00 to fund 2270-338383 CLOSE FUNDS: 2050 Advertising 2100 Retirement 2020 Social Security 2280 Future Capital Projects/ Restaurant and Lodging Tax Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to approve the 2016 budget amendments, 2016 transfers as presented and close funds as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. PUBLIC HEARING ON FLOOD ORDINANCE: First Reading on Flood Ordinance: This is a public hearing and first reading of the ordinance for an amendment to Chapter 6, Article 8, Flood Regulations of the Zoning Code. The amendments are inclusive of all lands in the City’s flood zone and extraterritorial flood zones and include but are not limited to the following: 1) statement of purpose; 2) methods of reducing flood losses; 3) definitions; 4) basis for establishing special flood hazard areas; 5) warning and disclaimer of liability; 6) duties and responsibilities of the Bowman Zoning Administrator; 7) variance procedure; 8) utilities; 9) specific standards; 10) floodways; 11) penalties for violations; and 12) other text amendments are appropriately related to Article 8 of Chapter 6. The second reading will be at the January 19, 2016 Meeting and then the ordinance, Flood Plain Compliance Determination Form, and Floodplain Development Permit Application Form will be adopted. WHITNEY Trees: Whitney reviewed trees to be removed and stumps to be ground up. Motion by Limesand, second by Sondeland to approve the Waddington Boom Truck quote in the amount of $2,000 for trees on 3rd Ave NW and 2nd Ave NW in the amount of $2,000.00. RCV= all aye, MC. Motion by Sondeland, second by Limesand to approve Ethan Waddington to complete stump removal as presented in the quote in the amount of $2,000.00. RCV= al aye, MC. Rhame 5 year Garbage Contract: Motion by Whitney, second by Sondeland to allow James and McGee to sign the 5 year garbage contract with City of Rhame. RCV= all aye, MC. TAMMY HOFLAND Food Pantry: Great Plains Food Bank will be coming to the area with a mobile food pantry, the dates and locations will be advertised. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to approve the bills, 12/15/15 Meeting Minutes as amended and November 2015 Financials. RCV= all aye, MC. Motion by Sondeland, second by Limesand to adjourn the meeting at 5:17 pm. RCV= all aye, MC. Lyn James, President ATTEST: Peggy Allen, Financial Auditor PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER January 29TH, 2016 **THESE ARE UNAPPROVED AND UNOFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION.** Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on January 19, 2016 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Mike Sondeland, Darrell West, Chuck Whitney, Chuck Headley, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, Todd Hofland, Jon Brosz, and James Braag. President James called the meeting to order at 4:04 pm. Allen asked to add the cleaning position on the agenda. Motion by Sondeland, second by Whitney to approve the agenda as revised. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: #8956-8976; Payroll Checks: #103249-103250; Salaries: $889.40; Direct Deposits $25,134.23; Bills: BCDC $894.09, Consolidated Telecom $1,337.60, Coyle Electric $2.797.86, Ethan Waddington $2,000.00, Fallon County Treasurer $4,928.00, Ferguson Waterworks $112.55, Jim’s Repair $35.90, Lasting Visions $15.00, DMU $150.68, ND League of Cities $960.00, Newman Traffic Signs $95.71, Respond Systems $73.65, Sadowsky and Wild $200.00, Slope Electric $1,021.00, SW Medical Clinic $25.00, SW District Health $120.00, Valli Info Systems $25.00, Verizon Wireless $601.23, VISA $20.16, Waddington Boom Truck $2,000.00, Planned Engineering and Construction $373,643.55.
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DEPT. HEAD REPORTS: The department heads gave their reports. BROSZ: Divide St. Water Main Project: The Water Main on Divide St. project plans are completed and are ready to advertise next week. Motion by Limesand, second by West to allow Brosz Engineering to advertise for bids for the Water Line Project on Divide St. RCV = all aye, MC. Joint Powers Agreement: The Bowman County signed the Joint Powers Agreement for the purchase of asphalt for 2016 projects during their meeting and its ready for Bowman City Commission President and Financial Auditor to sign. Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to accept the Joint Powers Agreement with Bowman County. RCV= all aye, MC. ALLEN: Cleaning Position: Keppler resigned her position cleaning the Joint Shop. Motion by West, second by Limesand to transfer the cleaning contract for the joint shop to Cathy Hedge. RCV= all aye, MC. Police Department Cleaning Quote: Hedge gave the City a quote for cleaning the Police Department in the amount of $300.00 a month for weekly cleaning. Headley decided that he may only need the building cleaning semi-monthly. Motion by Limesand, second by Sondeland to not accept the quote and request it quoted as semi-monthly. RCV= all aye, MC. Raffle Permit: Allen requested approval on a raffle permit. Motion by Whitney, second by West to approve the Bowman Senior Class Parents Raffle Permit to run through 3/2/16. RCV= all aye, MC. Renaissance Zone Change Approval: Allen stated a motion needed to be made to show the intent of the changes being made to the Renaissance Zone. Motion by Whitney and a second by Sondeland to approve Appendix A to be added to the Bowman Renaissance Zone Development Plan which will add blocks 5, 6, 7, 17, 35, 36, and 37 (yellow) to the Zone and delete Block 14 (yellow) from the Zone as indicated on the colored map attached. Orange Blocks represent the old Zone and yellow indicates the newly added blocks. RCV= all aye, MC. Street Light Request: James has been approached by residents asking for a street light at the Newby’s Ace Hardware and Shopko approach. Allen verified with MDU that it will be no cost for installation and only a fee for the electricity used. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to approve adding a street light on the west side of the approach at Shopko and Newby’s Ace Hardware. RCV= all aye, MC. March Madness: Allen asked if there would be anyone on the commission attending March Madness in Bismarck. The following are planning to attend: Darrell West, Peggy Allen, Chuck Whitney, and Lyn James. JAMES BRAGG: Water Bill Dispute: Bragg is contesting his November 4th water bill for 408 1st Ave SE. in the amount of $485.00 which was 97,150 gallons used. Commissioner West gave Braag the computations for how much water is lost through a running toilet which could explain that amount of water used through his meter. After discussion between Bragg and the Commission, Whitney informed Bragg that the bill is his responsibility. PUBLIC HEARING/SECOND READING Second Reading of the Amended Flood Ordinance (2016-1-ZCTXT AMEND): An ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article 8: “Flood Regulations of the Zoning Code by establishing new and amending existing language pertaining to: 1) Statement of Purpose, 2) Methods of reducing flood losses; 3) Definitions; 4) Basis for Establishing Special Flood Hazard Areas; 5) Warning and Disclaimer of Liability; 6) Duties and Responsibilities of the Bowman Zoning Administrator; 7) Variance Procedure; 8) Utilities; 9) Specific Standards; 10) Floodways; 11) Penalties for Violations; and 12) other text amendments as Appropriately related to Article 8 of Chapter 6. Upon adoption, the ordinance will be effective to all lands located in the City of Bowman Flood Zones and the City of Bowman ½ Mile Extraterritorial Zone in Bowman County, North Dakota, together with other matters properly related thereto. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to approve and adopt the Flood Ordinance 2016-1-ZCTXT amended, Chapter 6 Article 8 of the Zoning Code. RCV=all aye, MC. Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to adopt and utilize the City of Bowman Flood Plain Compliance Determination From and City of Bowman Flood Plain Development Permit Application. RCV= all aye, MC. MCGEE: Utility Bill Clarification was tabled due to McGee not being able to attend meeting. Motion by West, second by Sondeland to approve the bills, January 5, 2016 Minutes and 2015 December Financials. RCV= all aye, MC. Motion by Sondeland and a second by Whitney to adjourn the meeting at 5:24 pm. RCV=all aye, MC. Lyn James, President of City Commission ATTEST: Peggy Allen, Financial Auditor
LegaLs PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER January 29TH, 2016 Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on December 15, 2015 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Mike Sondeland, Darrell West, Chuck Whitney, Chuck Headley, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, Todd Hofland, Jon Brosz, Becky Mason, Debbie Bucholz, Justin Wolbaum, Duane Bowman, Ron Palczewski, Chanell Walby, Jane Shastina, Becky Hansen and Darwin Wilke. President James called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Motion by West, second by Whitney to approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: #8865-8913; Direct Deposit: $25,783.58; Voided Checks: # 8823; Bills: Aurora Keppler $800.00, BCDC $600.00, Postmaster $376.95, Bill Mason $53.00, Bowman Auto Parts $409.56, Bowman Bowling Assoc. $3,000.00, Bowman Cemetery Assoc. $1,262.78, Bowman County Auditor $135.00, Bowman Glass $39.00, Bowman Grain $21.20, Bowman Sales and Service $29.88, Carmel’s Cleaners $130.68, Consolidated Telecom, Inc., $1,339.69, Country Media $663.65, Curt’s Carpet Cleaning $695.00, Dacotah Paper $42.86, Dakota DustTex $80.55, Dakota Pump, Inc. $29,715.00, Dakota Supply Group $289.67, Dakota Western Insurance $5,114.00, Dales Tire and Re-Treading $4,194.32, Donald Wallman $525.92, Drew Henderson $58.29, Fallon County Treasurer $5,562.25, Farmers Union $2,055.20, Hawkins, Inc. $621.75, Jim’s Repair $475.41, JK Excavation & Construction $12,725.00, KPOK $100.00, Newby’s Ace Hardware $336.13, Pro-Forms $91.51, Ray’s Repair Service $82.32, Sadowsky and Wild $200.00, Sax Motor Company $117.70, Slope Electric $1,209.00, Southwest Ag, Inc. $27.64, Southwest Ag, Inc. $88.00, SW Auto Supply $25.88, Ty Tuff Challenge $1,500.00, Valli Info Systems $25.00, Verizon Wireless $600.41, West Plains Implement $1490.62, Western Frontier Insurance $16,946.00, Westlie Crossroads Truck Center $136.50, WEX Bank $2,550.50, Woodley Construction $20.97, Dakota Farm Equipment $2,200.00 and Southwest Healthcare Services $85,000.00. HOFLAND: Dept. Head Report: Mahlon Smith Repair has been making repairs on a garbage truck and will fix the starter, but thinks there is still another problem. The snow pile will get removed on Main Street after this next storm. MASON: Dept. Head Report: Mason had nothing to report because Jon Brosz will report on the same projects. BROSZ: Brosz went over Mason’s proposed slip lining projects. Motion by Whitney, second by West to refund $105,000 of the local funding into the surge fund category and add three more legs to the project which would be another $190,000 in surge funding, we would then spend $205,000 on additional waste water rehab. RCV= all aye, MC. PEC will finish the initial slip lining project by Christmas and will be back around March to finish the added slip lining work in Bowman. Brosz will get the paperwork finished for this additional slip lining. The Divide Street Water Main survey will be done next week. Brosz said he wants it to be completed by June 15, reasoning is because the paving costs being tied in with the 11th Ave. project for a better asphalt rate. Northside Addition Project: The contractor is not working right now, but with the work that has been completed, the water runoff will go away from the previous effected houses. Beylund Construction will go back and put the channel in and build the road out next spring. CHIEF HEADLEY: Nothing new to report. ALLEN: Raffle Permits: Allen asked the commission for approval of two raffle permits. Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to approve the Dollars for Scholars Raffle Permit and the Bowman Senior Class Parents Raffle Permit. RCV= all aye, MC. Approval to pay end of the year bills: Allen asked the Commission for approval to pay any necessary end of the year invoices. Motion by Sondeland, second by Limesand to approve the auditor paying end of the year invoices. RCV= all aye, MC. Southwest Health Care: City Sales Tax Request: Becky Hanson gave an update on the SWHC Hospital project and requested City Sales Tax funds for their CT Scanner Service Contract in the amount of $85,000. Next year they should have new CT Machine and won’t need to request these funds for a year. Motion by Limesand, second by Sondeland to expend $85,000 in City Sales Tax to SWHC for the CT Scanner annual contract. RCV= West abstained, the rest aye, MC. DEBBIE BUCHOLZ BCDC Gaming: They have a spare pull tab machine and want to put it in Grazers Bar and Grill, effective January 1, 2016. Winning game tabs must be redeemed through a bartender so someone under 21 does not redeem them for customers. Mo-
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tion by Whitney, second by Sondeland to authorize the BCDC to have gaming at the Grazers Bar and Grill site including the gaming pull tab machine effective January 1, 2016. RCV= all aye, MC. WHITNEY Rhame Five Year Garbage Contract: Hofland and Whitney went to the Rhame Commission Meeting and there was not a quorum, they will be going back next Tuesday to review their contracts. Request for Comments to be added to 12/1/15 Minutes: Whitney felt his remarks during the Industrial Park discussion were drastically understated in the minutes presented to the commission. He requested to have the following points added that he said he made: The BCDC funded Feasibility Report contained several “ifs” that were the basis of our discussions: page 2: “if the project made sense” and “if the economics of the project made sense”, “Then the parties would contribute funding…” This is not a blanket statement of support. BCDC report states that “The site is generally poorly drained… see soil report” (page 16) and reenforced on page 5 of the “Boring Report” “Drainage is poor throughout the site” and in the appendix following page 11: “Unable to reach boring holes 3 and 7 due to water; moved boring hole #5 45 feet to south due to water”; holes 1, 2 & 4 had water table measurements of 6 feet or less. Holes left from the removal of the decommissioned airport fuel tanks are in fact now filled with water. The soils under the decommissioned airport are in fact identical to those under the 11th Ave SW where we are spending $2.4 million to rebuild. Same is true for many of the homes in SW Bowman just east of 11th Avenue most of which require a sump pump to keep even their basements dry in wet years. There are other locations near to and inside the city limits that are better ground for an Industrial Park. Motion by Sondeland, second by Whitney to add the corrections that Whitney asked to be made regarding the comments he said he made during the meeting of the December 1, 2015. RCV= all aye, MC. CHECKING ACCOUNT BIDS James opened the checking account bids, we received two bids, one from Dakota Western Bank and one from Dakota Community Bank. Dakota Western Bank: Option One: One year bid: .61% APR/APY Option Two: Two year bid: .85% APR/APY Dakota Community Bank: Option One: One year bid .40% APY Option Two: Two year bid .75% APY Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to accept DWB fixed rate of .61% for one year for the City of Bowman Checking Account. RCV= all aye, MC. CLEANING BIDS: We received two bids for the City Hall and Joint Shop cleaning services: Catherine Hedge: City Hall $450 Joint Shop: $350 Aurora Keppler: City Hall $425 Joint Shop: $375 Motion by West, second by Whitney to accept Cathy Hedges bid for City Hall in the amount of $450 and Aurora Keppler’s bid to clean the City/County Joint Shop in the amount of $375. RCV=all aye, MC. PARK AND REC Walby handed out their 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan which shows the 2016 Butte View Campground Improvement Project. They want to update their electrical hookups, add water and expand the septic system. People drive in and drive out because they need more than 110 hookups. The applied for a grant and it is tentatively approved for 50% through State Park and Rec. They are applying for a Heritage Fund Grant and ND Tourism Grant. The county approved up to $35,000, so if the grants come in with more money, their ask will go down from the County and they are requesting $5,000 from the City. They want to ask Tax and Tourism Board for $5,000 also. The Commission would feel more comfortable if the request goes into next year, and asked Wlaby to come to the next meeting in 2016. Walby would like us to draft a letter in favor of the project and that we are going to support this project with funds. LIQOUR LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Windy’s Bar and Pizza: An application for a Class I On and Off Sale Liquor and Beer License was applied for. Cummins had promised to put a window in the back wall so you could see through to the patio and they have not complied. Headley feels the Commission should address this issue. The back patio gate should be used as an exit only gate, not an in and out gate and they need a window to see through from the inside to the outdoor patio. Currently there is not room for a window as a large TV is covering that area. If they made their patio gate have no entry from the alley to the patio, this would remedy the problem. Motion by Limesand, second by Sondeland to approve the renewal of Cummins Enterprises liquor license for Windy’s Bar and Pizza contingent upon them putting an exit only gate in the patio area to the alley and must be approved by the police department by May
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1, 2016. RCV= all aye, MC. Bowman Lodge, LLC : An application for a Class VIII-A Hotels/ Motels On Sale Beer and Liquor License was applied for. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to accept Bowman Lodge LLC liquor license renewal as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Elusive Pocket: An application for a Class I On and Off Sale Liquor and Beer License was applied for. Motion by West, second by Sondeland to approve the Elusive Pocket Liquor License. RCV= all aye, MC. Frontier Travel Center: An application for a Class VI Off sale Beer and Wine Only Liquor License was applied for. Motion by West, second by Whitney to approve the Bowman Energy Liquor License DBA and Frontier Travel Center. RCV= all aye, MC. Kum and Go Convenience Store: An application for a Class VI Off Sale Beer and Wine Only Liquor License was applied for. Motion by Limesand, second by Sondeland to approve the application for Kum and Go, LC for an Off Sale Beer and Wine Liquor License. RCV= all aye, MC. Has Beens Bar: An application for a Class I On and Off Sale Liquor and Beer License was applied for. Motion by West, second by Limesand to approve Has Beens liquor license renewal. RCV= all aye, MC. Crystal Bar: The Crystal Bar did not apply to renew their liquor license. Prior to the application deadline, Cheryl Ryan wrote a letter to the owner explaining the process they would have to go through if they let the license lapse. After receiving the letter from the City, there was still no response from the Crystal Bar. ALLEN Budget Amendments: Allen asked for budget amendments for the 2015 budget as follows. **SEE BELOW** Motion by West, second by Limesand to approve the budget revisions as requested. RCV= all aye, MC. 2015 Fund Transfers: Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to approve the 2015 fund transfers as presented today. RCV= all aye, MC. Fund 2250 to 3077 Northside Drainage $10,000.00 Fund 1000 to 3077 Northside Drainage $60,000.00 Fund 6010 to 6060 Water Building Fund $70,000.00 Fund 6010 to 6060 Water building Fund $50,000.00 Fund 6010 to 6111 Future Backhoe Fund $10,000.00 Fund 6020 to 6121 Sewer Machine Fund $7,000.00 Fund 6020 to 6120 Sewer Future Equipment $10,000.00 Fund 6020 to 6220 Sewer Building $10,000.00 Fund 1000 to 3045 Auditor Replacement $1,049.00 Fund 6080-540 to 6085 Garbage Equipment Fund $30,000.00 Fund 3010 to 3035 Police Capitol $13,935.21 Fund 2006 to West Divide Water Main $20,000.00 Fund 2006 to 3079 Gateway Industrial Park $20,000.00 Create Funds: Allen asked for two funds to be created for two projects. Motion by Limesand, second by West to create two funds: #3078 West Divide Water Main and #3079 Gateway Industrial Park. RCV= all aye, MC. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to approve the bills and meeting minutes for the Special Meeting on 11/25/15 and the November 2015 Judges Report. RCV= all aye, MC. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to adjourn the meeting at 6:13 pm. RCV= all aye, MC. Lyn James, President ATTEST: Peggy Allen, Financial Auditor ** Note that the first motion under Brosz has been stricken and revised in the 1/5/16 Meeting Minutes. Motion refers to funding for slip lining projects. PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER January 29TH, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on January 5, 2016, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel and Ken Steiner.
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LegaLs Brackel made a motion to appoint Braaten as the 2016 Bowman County Commission Chair, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Braaten abstained from voting. Brackel made a motion to approve Pine Abrahamson to serve as Vice-Chairman, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Abrahamson abstained from voting. Chairman asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Don and Pam Hestekin will be joining the meeting at 10:00 AM for discussion on public comment period for the potential changes, as submitted in the application submitted to the North Dakota Department of Health, by Dale Leivestad, D & M Solutions, Inc. to vertically expand the existing solid waste landfill facility. Bowman made a motion to approve the agenda, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. The following vouchers were approved by a motion made by Brackel, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. 24047 AccuSource Inc. $92.00; 24048 AmVets $30.00; 24049 Bowman County Rural Ambulance $7,835.00; 24050 Bowman County Development Corp. $224,436.60; 24051 Bowman County Treasurer $11.02; 24052 Brosz Engineering $19,515.00; 24053 Bowman Sales & Service $43,135.00; 24054 Country Media $498.20; 24055 Consolidated $94.00; 24056 Dacotah Paper $109.69; 24057 Dakota Western Insurance $43,977.00; 24058 Emergency Communications Network $4,310.00; 24059 ESRI, Inc. $400.00; 24060 Farmer’s Union Oil Company $9,743.81; 24061 GovernSoft $12,531.00; 24062 LexisNexis $50.00; 24063 Matthew Bender $181.67; 24064 MCI $101.92; 24065 Motor Vehicle $11.50; 24066 ND 911 Association $25.00; 24067 ND Association of Counties $29,235.21; 24068 ND County Recorder’s Association $175.00; 24069 ND State Radio Communications $290.00; 24070 ND Township Officer’s Association $1,000.00; 24071 Otis Elevator $821.16; 24072 Paystubz $240.00; 24073 Roosevelt-Custer Regional Council $9,170.00; 24074 Ken Steiner $46.40; 24075 SWMCCC $2,250.00; 24076 Theodore Roosevelt Expressway $5,000.00; 24077 Vanguard Appraisals $5,979.00. Steiner made a motion to approve the minutes from December 15, 2015 and December 30, 2015, with Bowman seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Brackel made a motion to approve the contract, submitted by the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board, for 2016 weather radar services in Bowman County. Abrahamson seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Bowman made a motion to appoint the following, Sherri Teigen, Shawn Brien, Doug Langhoff, Larry Johnson, Pat Lorge, Bonnie Stinchfield, Frank Eberle, Richard Frederick, Arthur Cox, Charles Headley, Larry Fischer, Jordan Fisher, Angela Eberle, Beth Langhoff, and Kyla Fisher as 2016 Deputy Sheriffs for Bowman County, only when asked by the Bowman County Commissioners, Bowman County State’s Attorney or the Bowman County Sheriff, to act as a Deputy Sheriff for special assignments or have been asked to help in an emergency situation, if any law enforcement officers seek assistance. This authorization will allow these individuals to be covered by Worker’s Compensation and will also allow them to drive the vehicles owned by Bowman County. Brackel seconded the motion and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Bowman made a motion to approve appointing Leah Honeyman to fill the unexpired term of Dr. David Meadows, who recently resigned from the Southwest District Health Unit Board, reappoint Margie Russ to a two year term to the Bowman County Housing Authority board and reappoint Teran Doerr to a one year term on the Bowman County Housing Authority Board and advertise all remaining open board positions, of which the terms expired December 31, 2015. Brackel
BUDGET AMENDMENTS/REVISIONS FUND NAME OBJECT OBJ NAME General -‐Governing Bd. 320 Insurance City Sales Tax 208 SWHC Social Security 221 Withholding Occupancy 362 Occ. Tax Rest and Lodging 363 Rest/Lodge Alcohol Ed & Awar 490 Misc. Capital Projects 241 Transfer Street Equipment 241 Transfer Police Grants 241 Transfer City Shop Driveway 241 Transfer City Improvement 437 Bldg. Maint. City Improvement 157 Park & Rec Service Extension 241 Transfer Hwy 12 and 85 132 Capital Outlay 8th Ave Water Main 241 Transfer Maintenance Fund 420 Upkeep Bond Payment 100 Interest Bond Payment 859 Bond Fes Water Fund 241 Transfer Sewer Fund 241 Transfer SUR 994 Roof Garbage 111 Salaries Garbage 320 Insurance GB Equip Fund 428 Pickup Water Equip FD 417 Equip Replace. Sewer Escrow Fund 956 Sewer Proj Cemetery 989 Cem. Tax Rev.
INCREASE BY $20,000.00 $220,000.00 $2,000.00 $18,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,150.00 $500.00 $90,000.00 $14,000.00 $45,000.00 $10,000.00 $70,000.00 $60,000.00 $9,200.00 $40,000.00 $1,000.00 $6,000.00 $3,000.00 $50,000.00 $17,000.00 $20,000.00 $18,000.00 $11,000.00 $10,000.00 $600.00 $15,000.00 $1,500.00
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seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously Don and Pam Hestekin met for discussion on the application recently submitted for potential changes to Little Missouri Special, Inc. Solid Waste Management facility. Hestekin’s are opposed to increasing the amount of solid waste materials and have submitted a letter to the North Dakota State Health Department stating their opposition of the expansion. The commissioners will request that a public hearing be held at the courthouse for public comments. Discussion was held on the funding request from the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center for their new building. The commissioners declined the request to avoid contributing to capital projects that are not located in Bowman County. Bowman will serve as a member of the NDSU Extension Service interview committee when the need arises for the potential hiring of an extension agent. The county received notification that the federal mileage reimbursement decreased to $0.54 cents per mile, effective January 1, 2016. Brackel made a motion to decrease the county mileage
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reimbursement rate to $.54 cents per mile, with Bowman seconding the motion. A roll call vote was requested with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Gary Brennan, from Brosz Engineering, Bowman Economic Development Corporation Executive Director, Teran Doerr, Darwin Wilke, City of Bowman Zoning Board, Bowman County Highway Foreman, Nathan Miller, and representatives from the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) met to discuss the potential wetlands area in the Bowman Gateway Industrial site. A potential mitigation bank proposal was submitted for commission review. NDDOT representatives will meet in the near future with the Bowman Economic Development design team. Braaten will serve as the county representative to review options and how the plan will integrate with the feasibility plan. Nathan Miller, Bowman County Road Foreman, and Gary Brennan from Brosz Engineering met to provide updates on road projects. The bid opening for used sanders was held at 1:30 PM. Only one bid was submitted from Kevin Miller Construction, Inc. for the small sander at $1,105.50. Abrahamson made a motion to
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table the decision until the next meeting. Steiner seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Doerr presented the final acreage report completed on the Wokal property. A repayment agreement with be drafted outlining requirements of each entity involved. Brackel made a motion to pay the Wokal family the final price of $224,436.60 with an agreement that the county be paid back as per an agreement that will be executed with the Bowman Economic Development Corporation, prior to the start of Phase II. Steiner seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Dean Kahrs met to discuss the gravel invoice that he received from the county for his road. Kahrs stated that he had a miscommunication with the contractor of what he wanted. The commission stated that they cannot waive the price of the gravel but would provide a loan to Kahrs at zero percent interest. With no further business to discuss, Steiner made a motion at 3:35PM to adjourn the meeting, Bowman seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.
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Rick Braaten (s) Chairman Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER January 29TH, 2016 CITY OF BOWMAN AMENDED FLOOD ORDINANCE Adopted January 5, 2016 State Law, Section 40-11-06 requires that any section of an ordinance adopted by the City that includes a penalty for noncompliance be published in the official newspaper of the City. Section 6.1020 Penalties for Violations in the City’s amended Flood Ordinance reads as follows: 6.1020 Penalties for Violations (new language is italicized and in bold letters) a. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance or failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violations on conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants or variances or conditional uses, shall
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constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this ordinance or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall upon conviction thereof be punished by a fine not exceeding onethousand and No/100 ($1000.00) dollars or by imprisonment not to exceed 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment for each such offense, and in addition shall pay costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. b. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City Commission from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. This ordinance has been reviewed and approved by the North Dakota State Water Commission for compliance with FEMA’s requirements. To view the entire amended ordinance you may come in to the City Planner’s Office at Bowman City Hall on Tuesday’s and Wednesdays, or you may go to the City’s web site at bowmannd.com for an electronic version that will be available on February 2, 2016.
LegaLs PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER January 29TH, 2016 UNAPPROVED MINUTES FOR RHAME CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2016 7:00 PM LOCATION: CITY HALL I. Grace Wood, acting Mayor, called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. II. Roll Call. Grace Wood, Jon Brosz, Mike Germann, Andy Adkisson, Margie Russ, Scott Luvaas, Absent Jeremiah Erickson III. Jon went over the options for Main Street rehab project. Motion to accept money from Bowman County; grant in the amount of $69,000 and an interest free 10 year loan of $145,000 made by Mike, seconded by Scott, motion carried IV. Motion to approve Scott as City Judge made by Mike, seconded by Andy, motion carried. V. Motion to adjourn made at 7:32 p.m. by Andy, seconded by Mike, motion carried
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SPORTS GIRL’S BASKETBALL
Night Hawks, Bulldogs face off on court By SHELDON CHRISTENSON For the Pioneer
It was an evening of three exciting basketball games in Bowman with numerous turnovers and personal fouls thrown in for good measure. The two C teams were first up and after three quarters it looked like the young Night Hawks had the game well in hand with a 3417 lead. But the Bulldogs were not ready to quit as they threw a full court press at the Night Hawks for the entire fourth quarter, creating many turnovers and holding the Night Hawks to zero points while scoring 13. The Night Hawks managed to escape with a 34-30 win. Abbi Steeke led the Night Hawks in scoring 13 and I had Justice Anderson leading in rebounds. Jill Svihovec paced the Bulldogs with nine points. The junior varsity game was very similar to the C game, as the Night Hawks outscored the Bulldogs in each of the first three quarters and were leading 41-30. Then the dreaded fourth quarter started and the pressure put on by the Bulldogs pulled them within one late in the quarter. But the Night Hawks managed to pull out a 43-42 victory. Alyssa Andress had a nice all around game for the Night Hawks with 14 points and six rebounds. Svihovec led again in scoring with nine for the Bulldogs, but her biggest shot was a 3-pointer with a little over a minute left in the last quarter that put her team within one point.
It was Maroon and White versus Black and Blue on the girl’s court. (Photo by Jason Waskiewicz/Pioneer) Cashae McGee had a nice game for the Bulldogs with seven points and team leading nine rebounds. But what was possibly the biggest 3-pointer was Steeke of the Night Hawks at the very end of the first half. With three seconds left she received an inbounds pass, turned and fired just before the buzzer sounded and her shot hit
nothing but net. She had to have been two feet behind the 3-point line at the time of the shot. The look on her face was priceless as I think she was more surprised than anyone else. As it turned out that 3-pointer may very well have been the difference in the outcome of the game.
The varsity game was nip and tuck throughout the game. Bowman up by two after the first quarter, the Night Hawks leading by one at half time and Bowman back on top by one after three quarters. Again, the Bulldogs outscored the Night Hawks in the last quarter, but this time Hettinger/Scranton came out on top 51-45.
Leading the Night Hawks in scoring was Molly Holt with 16 and Abbie Kludt with 13. Kludt led in rebounding with nine. Mikayla Bartholomay had 16 for the Bulldogs with 12 or 13 in the third quarter alone. She was scoreless in the first half. Freshman Ellie Stafford added 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Wrestlers win region duals against New Salem, Killdeer By SARAH MARTIAN For the Pioneer
The Bowman County wrestlers traveled to New Salem last Tuesday for Re-
gion duals against New Salem-Almont and Killdeer. The Region duals during the season are used to set up the brackets for the dual tournament held next weekend.
Bowman County wrestled hard and won both duals. Bowman County 42 – New Salem-Almont 38 106# DJ Martian lost by 13-6 decision to Tayt Wolding 113# Tyson Mattern fell to Chauncey Dittus in :25 120# Alex Madrigal received a forfeit 126# Cole Schmalz fell to Josh Irwin in 5:38 132# Mitch Stuber pinned Tyler Selzler in 4:33 138# Clayton Mattern received a forfeit 145# Jacob Ruggles received a forfeit 152# Mathew Carlson
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Alex Madrigal wrestlers an opponent from Killdeer. (Photo by Chris Peterson) pinned Stephen Westarp in 1:33 170# Killdeer received a forfeit 182# Killdeer received a forfeit 195# Beau Jeffers received a forfeit 220# Tristen Peterson pinned Liam McFadden in 1:09 285# Killdeer received a forfeit Exhibition matches: Jacoby Mattern pinned Adam Lafont in 1:40. Tucker Strand fell to Jayden Hicks in 2:09. Tyson Mattern pinned Levi Rychner in
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Patriots vs. Hazen sweeps Night Broncos: A Hawks in girl’s basketball game for the ages By SHELDON CHRISTENSON For the Pioneer
The Vikings Vine By JORDAN WRIGHT For the Pioneer
During the playoffs and through the Superbowl, I will be bringing you coverage of the games as they happen, as well as news and notes from the Vikings. Skol! New England Patriots at Denver Broncos The Patriots flew to Denver to take on the Broncos, and this game was one for the ages. In possibly their last contest against each other, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning went back and forth in what has become one of the greatest rivalries in sports between two players, having now played 17 times (with this being Manning’s sixth win against Brady.) Peyton Manning had one of the plays of the day, a play he called (finger air-quotes and all) “the run”. It was during the third quarter, with the Broncos facing third down. Manning dropped back to pass, didn’t see anyone open, so he decided to run for a gain of 12 yards and a touchdown. That play was one that helped seal the game for Denver. To me, the biggest factor came down to the Broncos’ defensive line, which is one of the best in the league, against the Patriots’ offensive line which has been in flux this entire season. Brady was sacked or hit 23(!) times on Sunday on his 56 drop backs, and he was also pressured into throwing two interceptions with only one touchdown. Even after taking a pounding all game, Brady and the Patriots still had a chance to tie the game in the fourth quarter. Down by eight points with under two minutes remaining in the game, Brady was able to drive the Patriots down the field and hit Gronkowski in the end zone with twelve seconds remaining, making the score 20-18. All of a sudden, this back and forth game came down to one play: the two point conversion. On the final play for the Patriots, Brady dropped back but was unable to find an open receiver before being rushed, which forced Brady to heave the ball into the end zone where a Denver player intercepted it and sealed the game for Peyton Manning and the Broncos. Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers If the Patriots/Broncos game was an instant classic, the Cardinals/Panthers game must be considered a classic beat down. The final score was 49-15 in favor of
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Carolina, and to be honest the score makes this game appear closer than it actually was. Arizona was simply unable to get anything going offensively. Until this season, the knock on Carson Palmer was that he is unable to win playoff games. He was able to get that monkey off his back when the Cardinals beat the Packers last week. But Palmer did not look like himself in the game against the Panthers, only able to throw for one touchdown against four (!) interceptions and two fumbles. Carolina looked like a juggernaut against Arizona, and Cam Newton looks liked like the best quarterback playing on Sunday. Cam was able to complete 19 of 28 passes for 335 yards and two touchdowns, while also running the ball 10 times for 47 yards and two more touchdowns. Superbowl 50 is set, and Carolina is an early four point favorite. Denver will have to bring their A game if they want to bring the Lombardi Trophy back to the Mile High city. The biggest matchup to me will be Broncos’ defense attempting to slow down Cam Newton and the rest of Carolina’s offense. I know Denver was able to pressure Tom Brady 23 times on Sunday, but there is a big difference between Brady and Newton. Brady is not known for being a mobile quarterback, while Newton will scramble to extend plays and can pick up yards with his feet if needed. Not to mention, Newton is 6’5” and 245 pounds, so even if you get a hand on him it’s difficult to bring him down. As much as I respect Peyton Manning and would love to see him get one more ring before he calls it quits, I just don’t think there is any way Denver will be able to slow Carolina down enough, and because of that I believe the Panthers will be the next Superbowl champions. Random Vikings notes Harrison Smith has been named to the Pro Bowl, which now makes three Vikings who will be in Hawaii (Adrian Peterson and Everson Griffen). The Vikings brought in former Head Coach and recent offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, although it is unclear what his role will be. The only opening on the Vikings’ coaching staff is at the running backs coach position, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see the Vikings create a position just for Shurmur. This is a great addition in my opinion, as it never hurts to have more coaching experience on the team. The Vikings have signed Terrell Sinkfield, a standout CFL wide receiver. Standing 6” and weighing 200 pounds, it has been reported that Sinkfield ran the 40-yard dash in 4.19 seconds in 2013 at Minnesota’s Pro Day.
The Hazen Bison came to town on Jan. 21 to take on Hettinger/Scranton and came away with a sweep of all three games. The two C teams started the evening off and the Night Hawks held a 7-6 lead after the first quarter but it was all downhill after that. The young Bison team outscored the Night Hawks 34 to 12 over the last three quarters to take a 40-19 victory. Hazen pressured the home team much of the game causing many turnovers. The junior varsity game turned out to be a tale of two halves. Hazen outscored the Night Hawks 31-21 in the first half and Hettinger/Scran-
ton took the second half 20-14 but came up short in their 45-41 loss. The fourth quarter was almost the turning point for the Night Hawks as they outscored Hazen 12-6, and got within two points with a minute and 19 seconds left on the clock. Hazen was inbounding the ball in the Night Hawk end of the court, and the inbounds pass found a wide open Hazen player at the Hazen end of the court who went in for an easy layup. The Night Hawks turned the ball over on their next two possessions, that sealed the win for Hazen. Briana Sanford and 8th-grader Alyssa Andress paced Hettinger/ Scranton in scoring with 11 each. Nine of Andress’ points came from the free throw line. Justice Anderson
again led the way in rebounds as I had her down for eight. In the varsity game Hazen led at every stop and downed the Night Hawks 51-31. Hazen is one of the top tier teams in Region 7 as they came in with a 6-1 region record. Their only region loss was to Trinity. They have some height on the team, shoot and pass well and are not afraid to fire past the 3-point line. They recorded seven 3-pointers in this game. Leading the way for HS in scoring was Molly Holt with eight and Liz Thompson with seven. Seniors Krista Slaubaugh and Kayla Lindquist led the Bison in scoring with both having eleven points and pacing their team in rebounds also.
Night Hawks route New England By SHELDON CHRISTENSON For the Pioneer
No. 13 was back with his 3-point shooting as Hettinger-Scranton won their fourth straight game with a 66-43 win over New England at Scranton on Jan 26. Hayden Sadowsky had not been firing away past the 3-point line in a consistent manner since the season started, but he was on target this night. He nailed eight 3-pointers and totaled 37 for the evening. The whole team was playing aggressive defense and fast paced. Night Hawk defense was particularly tough on 6-foot-8 Cody Holt of the Tigers as he was held to just two points in the first half. Holt ended up with team leading 17 points but 15 of those came in the second half when the game was well in hand and the Night Hawks were substituting freely. The half time score was 31-16 and
Sophomore Isaiah Kludt takes the ball down the court against the New England Tigers. the Night Hawks increased the lead to 56-25 after scoring 25 in the third quarter, 19 from Sadowsky. Frustration was evident for New England as two technical fouls were called on them, one on a player and the other on the coach.
It was a packed house and the Night Hawk fans were enjoying it as Hettinger/Scranton won the first two games, also to sweep the evening. Brett Christopherson had a good night as he scored 13 to lead the C team to a 46-34 victory over the Tigers C team. Jacob Dix added 11 and had six rebounds. The Night Hawk JV team got off to a quick start by outscoring the Tigers 26-11 in the first quarter and kept adding to the lead in the next three quarters. The Night Hawk’s offense managed to get numerous players open near the basket for easy shots and their defense gave them many fast break layups off of steals. Tate Resner led the way in scoring for HS with 18 counters which included four 3-pointers. Jaxon Mellmer added 15 and Jordan Dilse with 12. John Wolf led the Tigers with 10 and Devin Wert added eight.
GAME AND FISH NEWS Register now for hunter education classes
Individuals interested in taking a hunter education class in 2016 are reminded to register early as most classes are held the first few months of the calendar year. To register for a hunter education course, students need to sign up online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. Many classes will be added over the next several weeks, and the rest will be added throughout the year as they are finalized. To register, click on the online services tab, and “online course enrollment” under the hunter education heading. Classes are listed by city, and can also be sorted by start date. To register for a class, click on “enroll” next to the specific class, and follow the simple instructions. Personal information is required. Those who do not have access to the Internet and want to sign up for a class can call the hunter education program in Bismarck at 701-328-6615. Individuals interested in receiving a notice by email when each hunter education class is added can click on the “subscribe to news alerts” link
found below the news section on the department’s home page. Check the box labeled “hunter education class notification” under the education program updates. In addition, SMS text notifications of new classes can be sent directly to a cell phone. To subscribe to this feature, simply text “NDGF HunterClass” to 468311. State law requires anyone born after December 31, 1961 to pass a certified hunter education course to hunt in the state. Hunter education is mandatory for youth who are turning 12 years old, and children can take the class at age 11.
Employment Opportunities Southwest Healthcare Services of Bowman offers competitive wages and benefits, as well as, paid time off and extended sick leave hours that can be earned by both full and part time employees after 90-120 day orientation period. We offer a caring environment with emphasis on community, family and compassion. We encourage any interested individuals to seek additional information from Human Resources regarding the great benefits offered here at Southwest Healthcare Services. RNs or LPNs at our LTC Seeking Full-Time, Part-Time or Per Diem RNs or LPNs to work 12 Hour Shifts in a LTC Setting. LPNs at our Critical-Access Hospital Seeking Full-Time, Part-Time or Per Diem LPNs to work 12 Hours Shifts in a CriticalAccess Hospital Setting. RNs at our Critical-Access Hospital Seeking Full-Time, Part-Time or Per Diem RNs to work 12 Hours Shifts in a CriticalAccess Hospital Setting.
Respiratory Therapist Seeking a Respiratory Therapist to work up to 36 hours per week at our Critical-Access Hospital. This position provides Respiratory Therapy services as well as Cardiac Rehab and Pulmonary Rehab services for our clinic patients, hospital inpatients and hospital outpatients. In addition, the Respiratory Therapist will assist with providing home oxygen and nebulizer services to our patients. Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and must be currently licensed or willing to become licensed as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of North Dakota.
CNAs at our Long-Term Care Seeking FT, PT or Per Diem CNAs 8 or 12 Hour PM and Night Shifts ** Starting Wage $13.50 + Exp
** Additional Shift Differential for PM & Night Shifts
Paramedics Southwest Healthcare Services is seeking Full-Time, Part-Time or Shift-Work Paramedics to provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings and perform additional office, supply and maintenance duties related to EMS.
Dietary Aides at our LTC Seeking Supplemental or After-School Dietary Aides. The positions duties include: serving meals to residents, patients and employees; washing dishes; and assisting with the cleanup of the department. Financial Counselor The Clinic/Hospital Business Office is seeking a Full-Time Financial Counselor to assist patients and family members in understanding costs of treatment and developing payment solutions. ** Deadline to apply is February 7, 2016.
Come join our great team of healthcare professionals!
Visit our website at www.swhealthcare.net/employment for more information about all of our available positions or to apply online. For More Information Please Contact: Laci Coates - Human Resources Director at 701-523-3214 or apply online at www.swhealthcare.net/employment
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Sophisticated World of
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By LINDA BROOKS For the Pioneer
DWB announces new hires
Kelly
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Dakota Western Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of two new Tellers/ Customer Service Representatives. Trisha Kelly will be a full-time employee at the Bowman-South Branch, primarily greeting customers at the drive-up window. Carla Buffington is a part-time employee at the Hettinger Branch. Kelly is a native of Glendive, Mont., and is married to Lucas Kelly. He is a mechanic at Dakota Farm Equipment in Bowman. They have three children, Levi, 12, Trace, 10, and Ryanne, 9. Kelly earned an Associate of Science degree in Accounting online from Colorado Technical University, graduating in 2012. Kelly enjoys camping with her family and being in the great outdoors, in general. Buffington is a native of Miles City, Mont., and had lived in Montana her entire life until moving to the Hettinger area a few months ago. She and her husband, Kelly Buffington, have two
grown sons, Dustin and Justin (Spike), and nine grandchildren. They love to spend time with their family and also enjoy watching rodeos. Buffington’s other interests include decorating and floral design. Dakota Western Bank is based in Bowman, N.D. and has branches in Rhame, Scranton, and Hettinger, N.D.
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Bowman, ND 58623 701-523-5623 1-800-732-0738
for direct lighting. They come in blue, orange, yellow, green, and white. Iside, Melissa, Sibilla – these are flush mounted chandeliers featuring swirls of rigid wire, crystals, and blue & green flat glass pieces. Leda – this is a chandelier that comes with 6, 8, 0r 12 + 6 bulbs. They come in multi-color, or opaline milk white glass. When I was a student of Interior Design I used the Leda multicolor Suspension in a Children’s Clinic that we had to design. I had no idea that I would eventually work for the company that designed it. Logico – these suspension fixtures are shaped like puzzle pieces and can be configured in single, linear, or quadruple groupings. They have a satin finish making them look like clouds. Pantalica – this suspension fixture come in transparent red, blue, and black and crystal and opaline white. It features up light, using 6 60W bulbs.
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When I worked for Artemide, our showroom displayed around 100 fixtures in the Artemide line - we had on display the Fenice and the Logico fixtures and I had the opportunity to order the Pantalica in red for a customer – when we opened the box to the beauty of the glass took our breaths away. I will always look back at the 6 years I managed the Artemide Showroom, Minneapolis as very wonder filled. When I visited International Market Square as a student I had no idea that I would eventually work there, using my design skills to help both residential and commercial customers meet their lighting needs. I hope you have enjoyed this small trip into the world of hand blown glass. Linda Brooks, owner of Design Consulting, has an Interior Design Degree from NDSU. She lives in Bowman. View her design blog on the Pioneer’s website, bowmanextra. com, or email Linda at lbrooks@ ndsupernet.com.
Southwest Healthcare Services
The Family of Judy Fisher would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the kindness, condolences and support we received from family and friends for the loss of our Mother and Grandmother. A special thank you to those who stopped to visit at the nursing home, traveled from afar for the funeral, and who sent cards, flowers, food and memorials. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the staff at St. Benedict’s Health Center and Hawks Point, Fr. Stephen, Fr. Miles and Fr. Shannon, Krebsbach-Kulseth Funeral home and the Sacred Heart Guild for serving lunch. Your sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be greatly remembered and deeply appreciated. Thank you.
Darlene Fisher and Family Betty Ruggles and Family Kathy Fisher and Family
Current Happenings Dr. Benjamin Krogh at Southwest Medical Clinic Jan. 25 - Feb. 5, 2016
Dr. Arnold, OB/GYN Feb. 10, 2016
Dr. Mahr, Cardiologist Feb. 11, 2016
Dr. Oksa, Pediatrics Feb. 12, 2016
Dr. Matthew Feller at Southwest Medical Clinic
FEBRUARY 1, 2016 1 pm MST • At the Pelton Ranch • Halliday, ND
Selling Hereford, Angus & Red Angus Bulls Also Selling a Select Group of Open Commercial Black, Red & Baldie Heifers
Feb. 8-12, 2016
Valentines Day Feb. 14, 2016
Dr. Benjamin Krogh at Southwest Medical Clinic Feb. 15 - 24, 2016
Dr. Jonathan Rosenfield at SWMC Feb. 25 - March 3, 2016
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I have always been intrigued by glass blowing and the skills needed to master it. Definitions: Hand-blown – shaped by means of a hand held blow pipe. Blow-pipe – a tube through which a stream of air or gas is forced into a flame to concentrate and increase its heating action. They are also called blow tubes or blow irons. These long metal tubes are used to gather and blow the molten glass in making hollow-ware (having a space or cavity inside). Murano – an island suburb of Venice noted for its glass manufacturing. Murano glass – hand blown glass used in numerous Artemide fixtures.
The Artemide Group – founded by Ernesto Gismondi in 1959, today operates throughout the world. They have productions centers in Italy, France, Germany, the USA, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Their management policy is to satisfy all lighting needs. My work in the Artemide Showroom brought me face to face with many fixtures that were hand–blown. They range from very diminutive to very large fixtures. Artemide does residential lighting but also huge commercial installations. All of the hand-blown components of the fixtures were blown on the island of Murano, Italy. All of the fixtures I feature today display hand-blown glass. Tiny bubbles, as part of the blowing process, are sometimes seen in this type of glass. Fixtures – Fenice, Iside, Pantalica, Leda, and Logico are some the suspension fixtures that Artemide manufactures. Fenice – these are tiny, colored orbs that can be used over a counter
Pantalica
Angus Ranch
Shawn Reiss
229 97th Ave SW • Dunn Center, ND 58626
701-590-3422
Chris, Jolyn, Kacee & Braelyn Wasem 249 91st Ave SW • Halliday, ND 58636
701-260-1513
www.wasemredangus.com
Craig Pelton
40 93rd Ave Halliday, ND 58636 701-260-0058
March 5, 2016
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