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Several players on the Bowman County Varsity Football Team celebrate after their final, gamewinning touchdown Oct. 14, bringing the final score in their game against Mott-Regent to 54-50. (Pioneer Photo by Chris Peterson)

Board member voices concern Parra trial set to start next month over school fundraising

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By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Bowman County’s school board fielded questions related to in-school fundraising after a board member voiced their concern Monday.

Tobiann Andrews, who was elected onto the Bowman County School Board in June, mentioned an issue regarding the school’s policy on fundraising when the board reviewed financial reports at its regular meeting.

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The school’s library, which is overseen by Mary Duletski, will be hosting a fundraising book fair during parent-teacher conferences later this month. Andrews questioned why the library is able to fundraise but not individual teachers.

“There was a comment in the past that we don’t fundraise, so is that a policy or just what was said?” Andrews asked.

Superintendent Dave Mahon said the school’s proce-

dure is for all fundraising to be approved by Tyler Senn, who serves as the activities director.

Individual teachers cannot fundraise, Mahon added.

Dan Peterson, school board president, added to the discussion as he explained the reason for not monitoring fundraising originated several years ago, when sports teams would raise funds on their own to purchase uniforms. “(The) community was getting hit up, left and right,” Pe-

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When Tony Duletski became superintendent that changed, according to Peterson.

The teams were subsequently put on rotations to purchase new uniforms and that has been the school’s process ever since, including the elimination of general school fundraisers such as selling candy bars, popcorn and more.

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A felony jury trial date in the Jovani Parra gross sexual imposition case was confirmed Tuesday at a brief pretrial hearing in Dickinson.

No plea agreement has been reached on either side in the case so the dates of the trial, to be held inside Southwest Judicial District Court in Bowman, have been confirmed.

The felony jury trial is

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scheduled to begin Nov. 8 and will conclude Nov. 10.

Parra, 19, of Bowman was charged in August 2015 with two Class A felony counts of gross sexual imposition and one Class C felony count of luring minors by computer.

A pretrial hearing scheduled earlier this summer was cancelled after Parra failed to appear in court. His trial was also delayed due to

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U PCOMING E VENTS OCT. 15

■ Bowman Lions Club “Octoberfest” Medical Benefit for LeRoy Hansen – Serving from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Pavilion in Bowman

OCT. 18

■ The Rancherette Homemakers Club & United Blood Service - Blood Drive – From 12:45 to 5 p.m. at the Four Seasons Pavilion in Bowman

OCT. 21/22

■ 2016 Bowman PRCA Rodeo – Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for students at the Bowman County All Seasons Arena

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■ Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Appreciation Banquet – Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., welcome at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 6:45 p.m. at the 4 Seasons

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Large round bales must not be placed on in-slopes or within 60 feet from the outside edge of the driving lane.

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There are, however, still organizations that do fundraise with the school’s permission, including FFA and SADD. Andrews continued to

inquire why the library was permitted to raise funds — specifically hosting book fairs — considering it has its own budget unlike individual classrooms.

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said board member Kevin Bucholz.

“It’s a good thing,” added Mahon.

Though Andrews suggested raising funds for classrooms would also be “a good thing.”

She added her concern that those funds could be going to purchase items not specifically related to school curriculum.

Andrews focused on two bills Mary Duletski had submitted, for miscellaneous items including an $80 frame and a $250 bill to Hobby Lobby, a craft store. The board gave no further details on the Hobby Lobby purchase.

The school’s business manager, Debbie Bucholz, clarified to Andrews that those two bills in question were paid using the library’s general fund and not from fundraisers.

scheduling conflicts with his attorney, Robert Bolinske of Bolinske Law Firm in Bismarck.

“If (Mary Duletski) can raise some money by having a book fair to help us out, why not?” said Mahon, who added that the library serves the entire student body while individual classrooms serve only a handful of students.

It was Andrews’s opinion that she would rather put money towards individual classrooms than the school’s library. “To me, the library is secondary to the classroom,” she said, indicating that she is focused on priorities.

While they do not typically fundraise individually, teachers are able to receive reimbursement for items they purchase for their classroom. The process, as explained by Peterson, is that teachers will submit a request to the school for reimbursement and it would go to the superintendent for approval.

Jonathan Byers, an attorney with the North Dakota Attorney General’s office, will serve second chair to Bowman County State’s Attorney Stephanie Pretzer, who will argue the case for the state.

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Harold and Linda Narum of Amidon were the winners of the eighth annual Gourmet Soup Kitchen charity fundraiser, held Oct. 3 in Fargo. Called the “Rain Makers” of Amidon, the couple traditionally is active in southwestern North Dakota and commonly holds large feasts for friends, family and community members. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

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Amidon couple prepares unique dish to win Fargo event

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Eating oxtail consommé, an historic food of nobility, was a tradition for Linda Narum and her family. Since she was 10 years old, she would help make the clean, savory meat soup.

“Daddy had always told us it was the most expensive soup you could buy in New York City and Chicago,” Linda Narum, 70, of Amidon raved.

So it was this soup that she and her husband, Harold Narum, found fitting to ladle out for guests at the eighth annual Gourmet Soup Kitchen charity fundraiser Oct. 3 in Fargo.

They just happened to walk away with the soup tasting event’s top prize, the Silver Ladle Trophy.

Consommé is a type of clear soup made from richly flavored stock that has been clarified using a process to remove fat and sediment known as a “raft.”

To ensure that the consommé is absolutely clear, a “raft” of ground beef and egg whites, along with assorted vegetables, is used to absorb impurities, producing an elegant soup with concentrated flavor.

Combined with the consommé is roasted oxtail.

They also made little German dumplings for the taste testers to set on top, if desired.

“They’d taste it and go to the next soup,” Harold, 75, said. “First they’d ask for a teaspoon or maybe a tablespoon.”

“With a facial expression,” Linda added with a laugh. “I even heard one person say, ‘I though there’d be hair on it.’”

Once people set aside their uneasiness and tried the unique concoction, it became a quick hit at the Gourmet Soup Kitchen.

With 540 people in attendance at the Fargo event, the Narums had to start with butchering and roasting a lot of oxtail, 13 heads to be exact. Though considering the large meals the couple has hosted in the past, it wasn’t going to be too difficult.

Linda, a retired NDSU extension agent, spent five

days making the dish, with Harold’s help.

As the oxtail and its ingredient rich broth was finished, the consommé raft was made, quite a daunting task for the average homemade cook. Just to clarify the soup she needed 70 eggs and 39 pounds of ground beef, which weren’t supposed to be served per the recipe.

But the two wasted nothing in their preparation of the meal.

The egg and meat part of the “raft” was given to their friend’s hunting dogs for a protein rich treat and the celery, carrots and onions were also given away.

Linda had a chance encounter during the event that brought the night into perspective when an elderly man had finally gotten up the courage to try a spoonful.

He tasted the soup and noted how good it was.

“I said to him your mama would have been proud of you,” she said.

It turned out his mother was the one who had taught Linda at North Dakota State University how to make consommé.

“He actually teared up because he hadn’t had anybody make that kind of a comment, I’m sure, in years,” she said.

The Gourmet Soup Kitchen was held by Churches United for the Homeless, based in Moorhead, Minn.

Each year “celebrity” chefs, from mayors and dignitaries to random community members, are invited to prepare their top soup recipe and serve to hundreds of people. The guests use dollar bills to vote for their favorite of the evening. Those funds then go to support the area’s homeless.

Harold and Linda were

nominated as “celebrity” chefs for the event by their Lutheran parish in Wahpeton, where they stay in an apartment when Harold goes to complete for chemotherapy treatments in Fargo.

“Holy cow, it was on my bucket list,” Linda said when she was told they would participate in the event.

The couple invited two guests to accompany them, Todd and Darcy (Pope) Fuchs, with whom the Narums have been friends for decades.

“I was surprised when their names were called,” said Todd Fuchs. “The soup was wonderful, but the love in that soup, or maybe the love in all the dinners cooked month after month by a couple that travels 375 miles plus the 50-mile round trip to Wahpeton to cook it, was tasted by all who sampled it.”

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We honor our local firefighters Local departments remind residents to check smoke detectors Every smoke alarm has an expiration date: What’s yours?

Bowman County’s three fire departments — Bowman, Rhame and Scranton — urges all Bowman County residents to know how old their smoke alarms are, and to replace them every 10 years Does your home have a smoke alarm?

According to the National Fire Protection Association, the answer is likely yes: NFPA research shows that most American homes have at least one.

But do you know how old your smoke alarms are? If you’re like most people, you’re probably not so sure.

A recent survey conducted by NFPA revealed that only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke alarms are, or how often they need to be replaced. That lack of awareness is a concern for Bowman County’s fire departments and NFPA, along with fire departments throughout the country, because smoke alarms don’t last forever.

NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, requires smoke alarms be replaced at least every 10 years, but because the public is generally unaware of this requirement, many homes have smoke alarms past their expiration date, putting people at increased risk.

To find out how old your smoke alarm is and its expiration date, simply look on the back of the alarm where the date of manufacture is marked.

The smoke alarm should be replaced 10 years from that date (not the date of purchase).

Smoke alarms should be tested monthly, and that batteries should be replaced once a year or when they begin to chirp, signaling that they’re running low.

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RHAME FIRE DEPARTMENT — (Back) Tate Wallman, Clay Martian, Tom Johnson, Jess Getz, Darrell Getz, Troy Miller, Les Schaefer, and Pat Getz. (Front) Ed Holecek, Steve Pfau, Alison Getz, Neyl Eagon, Shaun Bergquist and Paul Fischer.

SCRANTON FIRE DEPARTMENT — Ryan Schumacher, chief, Ryan Evans, assistant chief, Lavern Teske, Isaac Jacobs, Justin Anderson, secretary/treasurer, Dalton Williams, Jason Anderson, Boyd Moor, Robb Pierce, Brent Sanford, Shawn Burns, Brad Dobitz, Tony Dillon, Lucas Doerr, Jared Ballweber, James Ensign, Shane Hutzenbiler, Tony Pierce, Kevin Anderson, Keith Anderson, Jerry Palczewski, Shane Freitag, Stuart Dilse, Jeff Czywczynski, Bryan Krinke, Shawn Pierce and Marwin Stafford. [Not pictured]

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Get to know the statewide ballot measures

The following analyses are for the five measures appearing on the statewide North Dakota general election ballot on Nov. 8.

Analysis of Constitutional Measure No. 1

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Constitutional Measure No. 1 was placed on the ballot by action of the 2015 North Dakota Legislative Assembly with the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4010 (2015 Session Laws, Ch. 500). If approved, this constitutional measure would amend and reenact section 5 of Article IV of the North Dakota Constitution and prohibit an individual from serving in the legislative assembly, unless the individual lives in the district from which he or she was selected.

Voting “Yes” means you approve the measure as summarized above.

Voting “No” means you reject the measure as summarized above.

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Analysis of Constitutional Measure No. 2

Statutory Measure No. 5

of the general fund appropriation for state aid to school districts for the most recently completed biennium.

Voting “Yes” means you approve the measure as summarized above.

Voting “No” means you reject the measure as summarized above.

Constitutional Measure No. 2 was placed on the ballot by action of the 2015 North Dakota Legislative Assembly with the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4003 (2015 Session Laws, Ch. 499). If approved, this constitutional measure would amend and reenact section 24 of Article X of the North Dakota Constitution by depositing ten percent of the revenue from oil extraction taxes in the common schools trust fund and ten percent of the revenue in the foundation aid stabilization fund. Except as otherwise provided, the principal of the foundation aid stabilization fund may be expended upon order of the Governor, only to offset reductions in state aid to school districts due to a revenue shortage. The measure also would allow the legislative assembly to use any excess principal balance of the foundation aid stabilization fund for education-related purposes whenever the balance exceeds fifteen percent

Analysis of Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3

Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3 was placed on the ballot by petitions circulated by a sponsoring committee. If approved, it would add a new section to Article I of the North Dakota Constitution which would provide certain rights to victims of crime in this state, including the right to be treated with respect, to be free from harassment, and to be protected from the accused. The measure would provide for the right to prevent the disclosure of confidential information about the victim; to refuse or limit questioning of the victim; to notice of, and presence at, court proceedings; and to notice of release or escape of the accused.

The measure would provide for the right to be heard in court proceedings, to provide information about the impact of the offender’s conduct, and to receive reports relevant to these rights. The measure would provide for the right to restitution from an offender for losses suffered as a result of criminal conduct; to be informed of the outcome of the case and of the detention or other disposition of the offender; and to be informed of, and par-

ticipate in, post-judgment processes.

Voting “Yes” means you approve the measure as summarized above.

Voting “No” means you reject the measure as summarized above.

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Analysis of Initiated Statutory Measure No. 4

Initiated Statutory Constitutional Measure No. 4 was placed on the ballot by petitions circulated by a sponsoring committee. If approved, it would provide for a new veterans’ tobacco tax trust fund in North Dakota Century Code Chapter 3714 to fund certain veterans’ programs. This fund, among others, would be supported by an increase in the excise tax on cigarettes from $0.44 to $2.20 per package of twenty cigarettes, as well as an increase in the excise tax on cigars from 28 percent to 56 percent of the wholesale purchase price at which the product is purchased by distributors. The excise tax on all other tobacco products is increased a commensurate amount. The measure also would create an inventory tax on cigarettes and tobacco products. All revenues received by the tax

commissioner under this measure would be allocated among the State’s general fund, the veterans’ tobacco trust fund, and the community health trust fund. The measure would create and amend provisions in Chapter 57-36, including new definitions for inhalation devices, liquid nicotine, and tobacco products; prohibiting retailers from being distributors and requiring distributors to keep additional records; setting requirements for registration of liquid nicotine retailers; and regulating the alteration of liquid nicotine.

Finally, the measure would repeal two provisions of current law related to an excise tax on cigarettes and the exemption for taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products given to occupants of the State’s veterans’ home and the state hospital.

Voting “Yes” means you approve the measure as summarized above.

Voting “No” means you reject the measure as summarized above.

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Analysis of Initiated

Initiated Statutory Measure No. 5 was placed on the ballot by petitions circulated by a sponsoring committee. If approved, this initiated measure would add a new chapter to Title 19 of the North Dakota Century Code creating an Act which provides for the medical use of marijuana for defined medical conditions, such as cancer, AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, glaucoma, and epilepsy. To participate in the program, the Act would provide for identification cards and certificates of registration which would be issued by the Department of Health for patients, caregivers, and qualified facilities, if all requirements are met. The Act would create provisions for monitoring, inventorying,

dispensing, cultivating and growing marijuana to be regulated and enforced by the Department of Health.

A qualified patient could be dispensed up to three ounces of usable marijuana, and could grow marijuana if his or her home is located more than forty miles from the nearest registered facility.

For violations, the Act would authorize the Department of Health to provide for corrective action, suspension, revocation, appeal, hearings, and referral for criminal prosecution. The Act would require the Department of Health to submit an annual report to the legislature regarding program statistics.

Voting “Yes” means you approve the measure as summarized above.

Voting “No” means you reject the measure as summarized above.

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City proclaims Oct. 16 as Catholic Daughters day

Members of Ct. Father Tracy No. 2121 Catholic Daughters of the Americas gather around Bowman City Commission President Lyn James to review the signed proclamation for CDA Sunday.

Cheyenne Dodge, a seventh grade student at Bowman County Schools, stands with Bowman Lions President Sandy Phelps as the winner of this year’s Bowman Lions Peace Poster Contest.

Dodge wins Lions poster contest

Bowman County seventh grade student Cheyenne Dodge is the winner of the Bowman Lions Peace Poster Contest.

Art teacher Angie Moser helps with the project each year and is integral in getting the students to do their best to reflect the theme of the poster. This year's theme was, “A Celebration of Peace.”

Dodge’s poster was chosen out of the 17 posters that were submitted. Her poster will now go on to be judged at the state level.

Dodge is the daughter of Jason and Tressa Dodge of Bowman.

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A proclamation to establish CDA Sunday for the Catholic Daughter’s of the Americas in Bowman was signed into effect by Bowman City Commission President Lyn James this week, with Oct. 16 reserved as the date that the organization and its members are celebrated.

The full text of the proclamation was as follows: “Whereas, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas seek to fulfill their mission by developing “their God given talents in meaningful ways that positively influence the welfare of

the Church and all people throughout the world,” and Whereas, the Catholic Daughters across the United States and in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, Kenya, and Peru are striving to live the Spiritual and Corporal Works Of Mercy in response to Pope Francis’ designation of 2016 as an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, and Whereas, Catholic Daughters of the Americas care for God’s people within their communities and offer their physical, spiritual, and monetary support

in many areas of the world where God’s people live without the most basic necessities, and Whereas, The National Regent of the Catholic Daughters of the America’s has selected to “Serve the Lord with Gladness” {Psalm 100:2) as the organization’s theme for 201618, and the National Board has designated Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, as CDA Sunday; therefore, be it Resolved that I hereby declare, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, as Catholic Daughter of the Americas Day in Bowman, North Dakota.”

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Evening Clinic For Flu Shots and Women Screenings Southwest Healthcare Services will be offering an evening clinic on October 12th from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm. During this time we will be offering: • Flu Vaccination Shots • (no appointment needed)* • Free Breast Exams with Patricia Gilbert, PA-C or Chris Peterson, FNP • Screening Mammograms* • DEXA Bone Density Screening* *Patients with any doctor’s orders for these screenings can also make appointments.

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Former Bowman County resident moves up in military command Captain Jared Bloomgren of Rapid City, a former resident of Bowman County, assumed command of the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 216th and 451st Engineer Detachments (Firefighting Teams) during a change of command ceremony in Rapid City on Oct. 1.

Bloomgren assumed responsibility of the Rapid City-based units from Chief Warrant Officer 3 Terry Hoey, who served in the position for four years.

As commander, Bloomgren is responsible for the 216th headquarters and 451st firefighting team, which provide fire protection of aviation assets, facilities and installations. With about 11 assigned members, the units’ conduct vehicle and aircraft burns, extractions and high-angle rescue training.

“I will always do my best to

take care of the unit and build them up by improving upon the great training that is already in place, making us better Soldiers and individuals to increase our readiness,” said Bloomgren.

A quality leader is there for his Soldiers and will help anyway they can, said Bloomgren. He plans to lead by example with integrity, honesty and the Army values to complete the mission.

Hoey said he can’t think of a better officer to take over his position as he transfers to Training Center Command.

“I’m happy for the unit, because I know they are going to be in Capt. Bloomgren’s capable hands,” said Hoey.

Bloomgren enlisted in the North Dakota Army National Guard in 2000, where he served with the 815th Engineer Company, of Lisbon, N.D. After he com-

pleted Basic and Advanced Individual Training, he transferred to the 842nd Engineer Company in Spearfish.

Bloomgren received his officer commission through the SDARNG’s Officer Candidate School in 2007 and would later serve as a detachment commander and executive officer within the 155th Engineer Company.

He would go on to serve as a plans officer with the 153rd Engineer Battalion in Huron, a senior platoon trainer in 1st Battalion, 196th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) in Sturgis and the assistant operations position with the 881st Troop Command.

He is supported in his Guard career by his wife, Sondra, and their three children. His faith and family are the backbone of his beliefs and leadership style.

Jared Bloomgren, a former resident of Bowman County, moves up in his military command, becoming responsible for Rapid City-based units.

‘Call if you can. Text if you can’t’

Bowman County reminds residents they can now send texts to 911 The Bowman County Emergency Manager’s Office is reminding all residents: Call if you can, text if you can’t.

The North Dakota 911 Association and local governments throughout the state announced that as of Oct. 6, texting to 911 is now available statewide.

Customers of any of the six cellular carriers operating in the State (AT&T, Sagebrush, Sprint, SRT, T-Mobile and Verizon) can now send a text to 911 in an emergency, and that message will be routed to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for response.

Text to 911 should only be used in an emergency situation, when placing a call is not possible, for example: if the person needing emergency help is deaf, hard of hearing, or when speaking out loud would put the individual in danger.

“There are real situations where speaking out loud to a dispatcher could put an individual in more danger like if an intruder is in your home or if an individual is in a domestic violence situation. However, calling 911 is still the best and fastest way to get emergency help. We are reminding North Dakotan’s to “Call if you can, Text if you can’t”, said Brent Nelson, president of the North Dakota 911 Association.

“For the deaf and hard of hearing communities, this is a welcomed service. The ease of text to 911 allows us to text emergency messages and communicate with 911 dispatchers,” indicated Tammy Derrick, deaf interpreter and ASL outreach specialist for deaf children and adults.

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“This service is the culmination of work by North Dakota’s 911 authorities, local and national phone carriers, network providers and equipment vendors. We are extremely thankful for everyone’s contribution to this life-saving technology,” said Russ Lindblom, 911 project manager. “This has been a complex project that we initiated a couple years ago to change out a decades-old

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North Dakota is one of a handful of states in the nation with Text to 911 capabilities. It truly enables us to answer the call of the past, present and future.”

There are challenges that come with Text to 911, so a voice call is always preferred if possible and safe.

• You need a text or data plan is required to place a text to 911 message.

• Text to 911 is unable to accept photos and videos at this time.

• As will all text messages, it may take longer to receive a text, it may arrive out of order, and it may not be received at all.

• In some situations, if you are roaming on another carrier’s network, text-to-911 may not work.

• Text to 911 is not available in every state, and if your text message happens to go through a cell tower in another state (calls near the border), you may receive a message that the service is unavailable.

• Text to 911 cannot include more than one person.

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• It is a crime to text or call 911 with a false report.

• While the Text to 911 service is unable to accept photos or videos at this time, it is an area that will be developed in the future.

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Thinking of Mrs. J

One year ago, I traveled home to attend a funeral to say goodbye to my English teacher, Mrs. Jallo.

I haven’t been in high school for over 25 years and I still can’t call her Nancy; and I still can’t believe she’s gone.

My first column I

By LORI SOLA shared with you earlier Bowman County Pioneer this year on March 4, entitled “I’ve always been a writer” gave her a nod as I couldn’t imagine being confident enough sharing my stories with you had it not been for her.

In that column I wrote, “From elementary on, I enjoyed writing assignments, tried creating my own family newsletter and wrote short stories and poetry.

My high school English teacher not only encouraged me, she believed in me. She entered some of my stories into a Midwest high school newspaper and not only did I become published, I won my first writing award. Mrs. J always said ‘write as much as you want, we can edit later.’”

The Clifford-Galesburg High School in eastern North Dakota was torn down many years ago, but in my mind it’s so easy to find myself in her third-floor classroom in the second row in the second desk. I heard so many horror stories of her as she wasn’t my brother’s favorite teacher (or should I say English wasn’t his favorite subject?), but to me, she was the best of the best.

During my high school years, I always looked forward to her class. We listened to Shakespeare on an old record player; read many novels including The Pigman, The Lord of the Flies, And Then There were None, and Of Mice and Men (her pop quizzes were very detailed so you had to read carefully); recited the Gettysburg Address in front of our class of 12 (I thought she would have a canary the way I sped through the first part); diagramed sentences; learned the rules of navigating our English language; celebrated Shakespeare’s birthday (she supplied the cake!), watched movies like Beetlejuice at Halloween (she loved the makeup and costumes AND she made us monster cookies!) and listened to her speak fondly of Sylvester Stallone.

But outside the classroom, she was our yearbook staff advisor, a class advisor, our prom coordinator and our theatre producer. We learned she was tough, but fair, enjoyed Tab pop, Oreos, and Nike shoes. I can still visit the old Clifford elementary school and stand on the very stage she turned students into actors through numerous plays and musicals. I only participated once for the production of the musical Bye Bye Birdie, but her constant reminder to me was to SLOW DOWN (as I liked to talk fast) and PRO-NUN-CI-ATE! Part of me will always be in her classroom. I will always see Mrs. J walking in the rows between our desks, twirling a flyswatter on her finger creating that whirring noise, then SMACK! She’d hit a desk. Sometimes she’d throw erasers at us to snap us back into attention. She always commanded the stage, if you will, and dressed the part of a respected teacher wearing skirts and blazers and we always heard the clickety clack of her high heels on the wooden floors throughout the school. year, a lot of time care.

Yes,Last every dayMrs. someJ spent 900,000 barrels of in oilmedical are When she decided to come back home, the highway produced by North Dakota’s 9,000-plus wells. That’s of Mayville-Portland was lined with community members more than Alaska, more than California, and more welcoming her back. She was escorted by the local fire than Oklahoma.

It’spast a figure surpassed thetaught number trucks and drove the very schoolbyshe in for ofthe eyeballs on our state’s newspapers.

Estimates are past seven years. that moreI than 475,000 readers are looking Meanwhile, was here in Bowman wearing pink just through a newspaper.

Ready for the for her and posting my support on facebookslick where part?sharing Most readers have two That of this others were their stories andeyes. memories means there are more than 950,000 amazing lady who touched so many lives.

The lasteyeballs thing I wrote for the her pages was onofaNorth card that scanning accompanied flowers a couple classmates Dakota’s finest dailiesofand weeklies.and I had delivered to her home.

I simply said to her, “We loved you then. We love you now. We’ll love you forever.”

I have many regrets of time not taken to stop, check in, and say thank you. But a part of her will always live in me.

Love you forever, Mrs. J.

L ETTERS TO THE E DITOR Lay the blame on those who fell asleep at the wheel I read with dismay in the Oct. 7 issue of The Pioneer the headlines about “More Taxes Coming” and “School Talks Budget Woes.”

Revenue shortfalls caused by decreases in property valuations, decreasing state aid from a loss of 30 percent in oil and gas revenues, state and local tax shortfalls and an increase in cost of services were blamed by the Bowman County Commission. The income from payments made by the Bureau of Land Management dropped precipitously as well. But he County Commissioners made it sound like it all happened almost overnight, catching them unaware and with little time to prepare for alternate action. Their solution was to raise taxes on the folks living in Bowman County. Commissioner Lynn Brackel said that if a poor economic climate were to continue, the county would have to cut employees and services. If a poor economic climate were to continue? Are you kidding? Where have these folks been for the last two years or more?

I can tell you in simple terms. They were handing money out to every Tom, Dick and Harry for frivolous adventures just like Granny handing out candy at Halloween. Oh, but it’s for economic development they say,

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The Badlands circuit finals just finished up in Minot. A week ago the North Dakota Rodeo finals finished up in Bismarck. While I wasn’t able to attend, I followed both rodeos pretty closely and thought I should write about one of my favorite rodeos I announced a few years ago. Then I came across an old article that

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or the traditional “if we don’t spend it, we lose it” argument. So now, here we are, facing an additional $272,000 for a 2017 budget of 1.7 million dollars. With a decreased centrally assessed property income, insufficient state aid, no way to reclaim taxes from closed businesses, what do they do? Raise taxes. Raise taxes on property owners and on folks with fixed income, with no consideration of any cuts beyond a miserable 5 percent (well maybe in the future if a poor economic climate persists). This situation did not happen overnight, the warning signs were flashing all over the place, and the commission were spending our tax dollars like drunken sailors (sorry for the mention, sailors) with no regard for any fiscal discipline.

To be fair, hardly anyone attended the budget hearings, including me. No one raised a voice to say no, much less “hell no”. We will take some blame of the current situation.

And we’ll pay the taxes and we will gripe about it. But the majority of the blame rests on those handling the money and making decisions for us.

We trusted the County Commission to do the right thing when we voted.

We were betrayed.

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you many of you have not seen. Here goes.

Gracy and Gage, our grandchildren, were in the sheep riding at Buffalo a couple of weeks ago. Now if you’ve never been to a sheep riding, it is an event designed by sadistic old cowboys. The purpose is to scare children and entertain adults. The kids, aged from one to six, are placed on a sheep by their dad; grab a handful of wool, and the gate is opened. The sheep runs, jumps, the kid falls off, and everyone cheers! It is kind of fun watching.

On the way home Gracy said to her mother, “It’s all about fun, right mom?”

Mom says yes. Gracy then says, “It’s all about fun, and pain. Right mom.”

In Watford City this weekend it was all about fun, and pain. The state finals rodeo was held there.

It is a great rodeo. Great stock. Great crowds. Great cowboys.

But this year we had a special deal. There were 81 Norwegians at the rodeo. I mean real Norwegians from the old country. I’d guess they ranged in age from twenty to forty. I had the opportunity to meet them before the rodeo started, since I was announcing.

Like Shirley often re-

board members? Don’t think I’m ltetting you off the hook. You get 48 percent of the tax dollars and you recently approved a new track that cost at least four or five buckets of money to have a track that would make any Division II college drool over.

Are you crazy? I know you want to provide the best for the students, but don’t you think that you owe the tax payer a little fiscal restraint?

Oh, I know the old track was in bad shape and dangerous to run on and needed some help, but at a cost in the high six figures? Come on, now. Will that track bring back revenue? Will it get Susie or Tommy a $250 track scholarship that won’t make it past the first aisle in the college bookstore?

I propose funding a good portion of nonessential county spending with user fees. If you want a particular service, you pay for it. I say make some hard decisions about cuts in the budget and not a paltry 5% reduction either. Exercise some restraint, have the courage to say “no, we can’t afford it.”

Citizens, it’s high time the tax payers demand a referendum on any future tax increases.

- Bart Fisher (Former Bowman resident)

minds me, sometimes I do dumb things. Like suggesting to this wonderful group that one of them should get in the “wild ride”! The wild ride consists of 4 cowboys riding 4 saddle broncs with no rules. Just get on and try to entertain the crowd.

As soon as the guide interpreted what I had said, eighty of the Norwegians began laughing and hollering “Tor! Tor! Tor!” Well, Tor stood up and raised his arm and laughed. He would enter the wild ride!

The next thing I would need is a saddle and bronc halter. Tor had not brought one along. But the cowboys would come through.

Robert Mohagen offered his saddle, but did mention that it had leaked a little earlier in the night. He also agreed to give Tor a quick lesson in bronc riding.

I introduced myself to Tor and shook his hand.

The man had a hand like a ham, and arms like tree trunks. He was a big, strong, Norwegian with a grip like a Floyd Jorgenson.

Problem. Roberts saddle was too small. A bronc rider takes a lot of pride in his saddle. He makes his living with it. He worries more about his saddle than his wife and kids. Yet, the newly crowned champion,

Kutter Moore offers his saddle. Robert and Kutter get the saddle set for Tor. They find him a hat and a vest and Tor climbs down in the chute.

As Tor is reaching down for his stirrups, it is announced that if anyone wants to go to Norway, there may be an empty seat on the bus tonight.

The group of Norwegians rise to their feet, as the chute gate swings open.

And that bronc explodes from the gate. Lo and behold, Tor is still there. The horse jumps and kicks and ducks to the right! Tor is still there! The bronc jumps and kicks and jerks his head down! And Tor is still there!

Then, at the fifth jump, Tor begins to loosen up. I am hoping he bucks off before he gets to the fence. Fences are expensive you know.

Then Tor has to give it up and comes crashing down.

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Pastor’s Corner

Have you been adopted?

Adoption is near and dear to my wife and I. Our son Matthew is adopted; even though I daresay most would not think he is if we did not share the fact. But the adoption I would like to talk about is the Holy Spirit adopting each follower of Jesus into the family of God. The Book of Romans begins by laying out sinful humanity’s problem with their relationship with God without Jesus. Paul then goes on to say in Romans 8:15 that for all those who follow Jesus: “For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Jesus welcomes all into the family of God. No one is too young, old, hurt, broken, or sinful to be welcomed into Jesus’ family and His extended family, the church. Talking about family systems can be difficult. However, whether we come from a stable home or one with more stress than we would like to remember, Jesus is offering us a family life which is unique. In Romans 10:9-10 the Apostle Paul will say, “Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus

By PASTOR ED KVAALE is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him

from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved”. It is by grace through faith alone we are saved; we do not have to earn our way into the family of God. We can freely receive God’s free gift of grace, by asking and believing that He has done all the work for us!

Not only that but we receive a tremendous inheritance.

Just read Ephesians 1-3 and see how Jesus wants us to

participate in the blessings of the church (the family of God) no matter what our background has been. We only need to be in Christ.

We do not have to wait to be adopted, anxious and uncertain, like children who sometimes feel trapped in

the foster care system. No, we just need to come to Jesus and He will take us into His family. We need to emulate Jesus and welcome those He has welcomed into the family too. I am so thankful Jesus adopted me, when I was, as Scripture

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Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time • Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Rhame 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship 11:00 a.m. – Worship • 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.

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• Catholic Churches: St. Charles of Bowman; St. Mary’s of Marmarth; St. Mel’s of Rhame Saturday Mass - 4 p.m. Bowman; 6 p.m. Marmarth. 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 • Bowman Lutheran Church 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship & Sunday School 2nd Wed., 9:00 a.m. – Women’s Bible study Every Wed., 12:00 p.m. – Sack lunch Bible study: Genesis • First Lutheran Church, Rhame 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship • Lebanon Lutheran Church, Amidon June 5, July 17 - 6:00 p.m.

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Saturday Mass; 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass • Scranton Lutheran Parish Oct. 16 – 9 a.m. All congregation service at Peace; Oct. 19 – No Sonday school or confirmation; 7 p,m, Peace Council meets • Seventh Day Adventist Pastor David Moench Saturdays - 9:30a.m. Sabbath School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church service

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small conference room at City Hall (101 1st Street, NE) to conduct a public hearing regarding Case No. LDC16-006 (Robert Butler – Fence Var.). The applicant is requesting a variance to code to as follows: to replace an existing open view fence in the front setback with a solid view fence in the front setback. The site is located at 607 1st Street NW, and is more particularly described as lot 12, block 56, in the Block subdivision, in Bowman County, ND. If you would like to review the file for this request, or view the City’s land use maps, please make an appointment with the Planning and Zoning Director by calling 701-523-7627 or 701-523-3309 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

suffered as a result of criminal conduct; to be informed of the outcome of the case and of the detention or other disposition of the offender; and to be informed of, and participate in, post-judgment processes.

increase to the property tax levy with a Special Board Meeting immediately following to discuss the 2016-2017 Budget. All yes, motion carried.

Looking For Junk Cars Will Buy: Junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701-928-0325.

Please leave a message. (TFN)

FOR SALE HAY FOR SALE: All classes of hay, 3x4x8 squares and rounds.

Also have flax bales for wind break and silage walls. Call Kevin at 701-440-5576. (ks 11/16)

FOR RENT NEW PRICING now available at The Landing Apartments in Bowman ND. We heard you and worked with the state to be able to offer several of our 2BR units at new lower rents! Come visit us Friday Oct 14 anytime between 1pm and 8pm for Halloween treats and apartment tours.

Pick up our easy application and move in by Dec 1 for an added Fall Rent Bonus ON TOP of our new prices. We are located at 14 3rd Ave SE in beautiful Bowman ND. Questions? Contact at David at (701) 690-6762 or write us at housing@lssnd.org. We are an equal opportunity housing provider and employer. (tl 10/14) House in Scranton for rent. 2 bedroom, plus office. Single garage. Nice yard. 480-338-3780. (cm TFN)

REAL ESTATE House for Sale- 505 1st St. E in Buffalo SD. 2bd, 1 bath. Large garage.

Email valeriaj2142@ gmail with offer. (vj 10/14)

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NOTICE NOTICE: Baker, MT Gun Show, Nov. 4, 5, 6, 2016, Thee Garage.

50 - 8’ tables - $30.00. Free admission. Open to the public Friday 3-7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.

- 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Contact Rick Stark, home 406778-2428, cell 406-978-2428. (rs 11/2)

STATEWIDE HELP WANTED NDSU EXTENSION AGENT, 4-H Youth Development/Ward County, Minot, ND. Open until filled.

Apply at: http://jobs.ndsu.edu/ postings/7832. NDSU is an EEO/ AA-M/F/VET/Disability Employer.

GENERAL MANAGER: Commercial web press/mailing operation, southeastern South Dakota, salary negotiable with benefits.

Send resume to Box J, Parkston, SD 57366.

HOPE FOODS LLC/Top Taste is looking for a Production Manager for our frozen dough plant located in Finley ND. Responsibilities include overseeing daily production, scheduling, and supervising. We offer a completive benefit package. Pay will depend on experience. Resumes can be

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HELP WANTED

Farmer’s Union Oil is currently hiring for positions at the following locations: Livestock Center in Bowman, & the Buffalo C-Store.

Stop in and pick up an application at the Bowman and Buffalo C-Store locations.

Bowman | Rhame | Buffalo

Trinity Technology Group seeks professional & career oriented individuals for

Transportation Security Officers in Glasgow, Wolf Point, Sidney, Havre, Glendive, Bozeman, West Yellowstone & Kalispell MT; Sioux Falls SD; Keywest, Sarasota & Sanford FL; Santa Rosa, CA, & Tupelo MS. Rosa, CA; Tupelo, MS Excellent salary, part-time positions with full benefits.

Duties include providing security and protection for air travelers. EOE

Apply at www.trinitytechnologygroup.com

Bowman Lodge and Grazers is looking to hire reliable, hard-working, and friendly personnel!

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: »HOUSEKEEPERS »FRONT DESK »COOK

Please stop in and pick up an application or email your resume to gm@bowmanlodgend. com. Any questions, please call 701-523-7750.

HELP WANTED: STEELE COUNTY, ND is hiring for a Road Department Supervisor. This is a Full Time position with a full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, paid leave and paid holidays. Experience preferred. Submit a resume and application by Oct 28th 2016 to Steele County Auditor PO BOX 275 Finley ND 58230.

Steele County is an EOE. HOPE FOODS LLC/Top Taste is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager for our frozen dough plant located in Finley ND. Responsibilities include development and maintaining programs to meet FSMA requirements and maintain the SQF Program. Must communicate effectively with production and customers. We offer a completive benefit package.

Pay will depend on experience.

Resumes can be sent to Todd@ larinpasta.com or mailed to La Rinascente Pasta Box 190 Hope ND, 58046.

TRIANGLE ELECTRIC INC., Williston, ND, is seeking an experienced Field Safety Representative. Please send resume to applications@triangleelectric. net or mail to Box 789 Williston, ND 58802.

LEADING EDGE EQUIPMENT, Carrington, ND, seeks Service Technicians. Benefit package includes full health insurance, 401K retirement package, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave and fair wage compensation package. Training always available through John Deere.

Further information call 701-6523144 or 1-800-826-3610, ask for Galen.

CLASS A OTR DRIVER WANTED. Reefer/drive in. Home weekly. Starting .38 to .40/mile, DOE. Benefits: Health Insurance, SignOn Bonus, Paid Vacation. Bill (701) 527-7215.

J-MAR ENTERPRISES INC. is now hiring OTR drivers. Modern Equipment, Great Pay, Full Benefits, and Top Notch Driver Incentives. Start Today! Call Bret at 701-277-0039.

BUSINESS FOR SALE F/S: CITY CENTER Motel, Devils Lake, ND. 24 units, attached apartment. Located in busy tourism area. Selling due to ill health.

701-662-4918. Serious inquiries only!

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LANDOWNERS: DESPITE DOWNTURN North Dakota farm land values continue to be strong.

Call Kevin Pifer for free valuation at Pifer’s Auctioneers 701-2385810 or kpifer@pifers.com STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: Used Portable storage containers: 8’x10’, 8’x20’, 8’x40’ Wind, water, rodent tight. High cubes also available.

Delivery available. 701-260-8564 PLANTERS & SEEDING EQUIPMENT BUYING USED VALMAR and Gandy applicators. Call Paul at Daily Bread Farms. 763-2862037.

PIPE-ROD-STEEL FOR SALE 2 7/8” PIPE-SUCKER ROD-guardrail-super steel for sale. 24’ freestanding panels, wind breaks, bottomless feed bunks, continuous fence. We’ve got it all! 701-260-8564.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ND MEDIA GUIDE: Names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mails of all ND newspapers, radio/TV stations, specialty publications.

Only $25. ND Newspaper Association, 701-223-6397.

YOUR 25-WORD classified ad can now appear in every ND newspaper! Only $150! NorthSCAN is the answer. Contact your newspaper for placement.

MISCELLANEOUS WE MAKE IT easy to place an ad in one or all 90 North Dakota newspapers. One order, one bill, one check. We provide the ad design and tear sheets. Call the North Dakota Newspaper Association, 701-223-6397.

LEGALS PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OCTOBER 7TH & 14TH, 2016 THE BOWMAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET REGARDING CASE NO. LDC16-006 (ROBERT BUTLER – FENCE VAR) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on October 18th at 5:30 p.m. in the

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OCTOBER 14TH & 21ST, 2016 ANALYSES OF THE STATEWIDE MEASURES APPEARING ON THE ELECTION BALLOT NOVEMBER 8, 2016 The following analyses are for the five measures appearing on the statewide general election ballot on November 8, 2016. This publication is required by section 16.1-01-07 of the North Dakota Century Code to enable voters to become familiar with the effect of proposed measures. The full text of each measure is available on the Secretary of State’s website at vote.nd.gov or by requesting a copy from the Elections Division, Secretary of State’s office at (800) 352-0867, ext. 328-4146, or from the office of any County Auditor.

In addition, as required by section 16.1-01-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, a copy of the Legislative Council’s report on the estimated fiscal impact of initiated Measures No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5 is available on the Secretary of State’s website at vote.nd.gov, by calling (800) 3520867, ext. 328-4146, or by writing to Secretary of State, 600 E Boulevard Avenue Dept 108, Bismarck ND 58505-0500.

Analysis of Constitutional Measure No. 1 Constitutional Measure No. 1 was placed on the ballot by action of the 2015 North Dakota Legislative Assembly with the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4010 (2015 Session Laws, Ch. 500). If approved, this constitutional measure would amend and reenact section 5 of Article IV of the North Dakota Constitution and prohibit an individual from serving in the legislative assembly, unless the individual lives in the district from which he or she was selected.

Voting “YES” means you approve the measure as summarized above. Voting “NO” means you reject the measure as summarized above.

Analysis of Constitutional Measure No. 2 Constitutional Measure No. 2 was placed on the ballot by action of the 2015 North Dakota Legislative Assembly with the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4003 (2015 Session Laws, Ch. 499). If approved, this constitutional measure would amend and reenact section 24 of Article X of the North Dakota Constitution by depositing ten percent of the revenue from oil extraction taxes in the common schools trust fund and ten percent of the revenue in the foundation aid stabilization fund. Except as otherwise provided, the principal of the foundation aid stabilization fund may be expended upon order of the Governor, only to offset reductions in state aid to school districts due to a revenue shortage. The measure also would allow the legislative assembly to use any excess principal balance of the foundation aid stabilization fund for education-related purposes whenever the balance exceeds fifteen percent of the general fund appropriation for state aid to school districts for the most recently completed biennium.

Voting “YES” means you approve the measure as summarized above. Voting “NO” means you reject the measure as summarized above.

Analysis of Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3 Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3 was placed on the ballot by petitions circulated by a sponsoring committee. If approved, it would add a new section to Article I of the North Dakota Constitution which would provide certain rights to victims of crime in this state, including the right to be treated with respect, to be free from harassment, and to be protected from the accused. The measure would provide for the right to prevent the disclosure of confidential information about the victim; to refuse or limit questioning of the victim; to notice of, and presence at, court proceedings; and to notice of release or escape of the accused. The measure would provide for the right to be heard in court proceedings, to provide information about the impact of the offender’s conduct, and to receive reports relevant to these rights. The measure would provide for the right to restitution from an offender for losses

Voting “YES” means you approve the measure as summarized above. Voting “NO” means you reject the measure as summarized above.

Analysis of Initiated Statutory Measure No. 4 Initiated Statutory Constitutional Measure No. 4 was placed on the ballot by petitions circulated by a sponsoring committee. If approved, it would provide for a new veterans’ tobacco tax trust fund in North Dakota Century Code Chapter 37-14 to fund certain veterans’ programs. This fund, among others, would be supported by an increase in the excise tax on cigarettes from $0.44 to $2.20 per package of twenty cigarettes, as well as an increase in the excise tax on cigars from 28% to 56% of the wholesale purchase price at which the product is purchased by distributors. The excise tax on all other tobacco products is increased a commensurate amount. The measure also would create an inventory tax on cigarettes and tobacco products.

All revenues received by the tax commissioner under this measure would be allocated among the State’s general fund, the veterans’ tobacco trust fund, and the community health trust fund.

The measure would create and amend provisions in Chapter 5736, including new definitions for inhalation devices, liquid nicotine, and tobacco products; prohibiting retailers from being distributors and requiring distributors to keep additional records; setting requirements for registration of liquid nicotine retailers; and regulating the alteration of liquid nicotine. Finally, the measure would repeal two provisions of current law related to an excise tax on cigarettes and the exemption for taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products given to occupants of the State’s veterans’ home and the state hospital.

Voting “YES” means you approve the measure as summarized above. Voting “NO” means you reject the measure as summarized above.

Analysis of Initiated Statutory Measure No. 5 Initiated Statutory Measure No. 5 was placed on the ballot by petitions circulated by a sponsoring committee. If approved, this initiated measure would add a new chapter to Title 19 of the North Dakota Century Code creating an Act which provides for the medical use of marijuana for defined medical conditions, such as cancer, AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, glaucoma, and epilepsy. To participate in the program, the Act would provide for identification cards and certificates of registration which would be issued by the Department of Health for patients, caregivers, and qualified facilities, if all requirements are met. The Act would create provisions for monitoring, inventorying, dispensing, cultivating and growing marijuana to be regulated and enforced by the Department of Health. A qualified patient could be dispensed up to three ounces of usable marijuana, and could grow marijuana if his or her home is located more than forty miles from the nearest registered facility. For violations, the Act would authorize the Department of Health to provide for corrective action, suspension, revocation, appeal, hearings, and referral for criminal prosecution.

The Act would require the Department of Health to submit an annual report to the legislature regarding program statistics.

Voting “YES” means you approve the measure as summarized above. Voting “NO” means you reject the measure as summarized above.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OCTOBER 14TH, 2016 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 A special meeting of the Bowman County School Board was held on Monday, September 19th, 2016 at 7:30 a.m. in the Bowman County School District Board Room. Members present: Dan Peterson, President, Stacy McGee, Vice President and Board Members Tobiann Andrews, Andrea Bowman, Kevin Bucholz and Russ Homelvig. Others present: Dave Mahon, Superintendent; and Debbie Bucholz, Business Manager.

Members absent: Tara Lambourn Guests: Sally Fuhrman.

I. Call to Order: President Dan Peterson called meeting to order at 7:40 a.m.

II. Approve Agenda: Homelvig moved seconded by Bowman to approve the agenda. All yes, motion carried.

III. 2016-17 Budget: discussion was held. McGee moved seconded by Bucholz to hold a public hearing on Monday, October 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School Commons Area to give citizens an opportunity to present comments regarding a proposed 5%

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:55 a.m.

Dan Peterson, Board President Debbie Bucholz, Business Manager PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OCTOBER 14TH, 2016 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 A public hearing to consider increasing the BCSD#1 property tax levy by 5.0% was held on Monday, October 3rd, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the BCSD Middle School Commons Area. Members present: Dan Peterson, President; Stacy McGee, Vice President; and Board Members Tobiann Andrews, Andrea Bowman, Kevin Bucholz, and Russ Homelvig. Others present: Dave Mahon, Superintendent and Debbie Bucholz, Business Manager.

Member absent: Tara Lambourn Guests: Lloyd Holecek (Marion, IA), John McGee, George Siverson, Lori Sola & Jason Waskiewicz I. President Dan Peterson called meeting to order.

II. 2016-2017 Budget Presentation: Mr. Mahon gave a power point presentation explaining proposed levy increase.

III. Public Comment: Public comments were taken.

Hearing was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Special board meeting will be held Monday, October 3rd, 2016 immediately following the budget hearing. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, October 10th, at 6:00 p.m. in the BCSD Board Room.

Dan Peterson, President Debbie Bucholz, Business Manager PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OCTOBER 14TH, 2016 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 A special meeting of the Bowman County School Board was held on Monday, October 3rd, 2016 immediately following the Budget Hearing. Meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. in the Bowman County School Middle School Commons. Members present: Dan Peterson, President; Stacy McGee, Vice President; and Board Members Tobiann Andrews, Andrea Bowman, Kevin Bucholz and Russ Homelvig.

Others present: Dave Mahon, Superintendent; and Debbie Bucholz, Business Manager.

Members absent: Tara Lambourn Guests: Lori Sola & Jason Waskiewicz.

I. Call to Order: President Dan Peterson called meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.

II. Approve Agenda: Bucholz moved seconded by Homelvig to approve the agenda. All yes, motion carried.

III. 2016-17 Budget: Discussion was held. McGee moved seconded by Bucholz to approve the 2016-2017 budget as presented with general fund property tax levy of $1,614,800.88 (approximately 71.82 general fund mills), miscellaneous fund property tax levy of $112,420.00 (approximately 5 miscellaneous fund mills) and building fund levy of $224,840.00 (approximately 10 building fund mills). On a roll call vote all yes, motion carried.

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

Dan Peterson, Board President Debbie Bucholz, Business Manager PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OCTOBER 14TH, 2016 Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on September 20, 2016 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Ryan Shear, Darrell West, Myron Vail, Chuck Headley, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, Todd Hofland, and Margaret Schmitt.

President James called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Motion

by Limesand, second by West to approve the agenda. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: #9452 – 9480; Direct Deposit: $25,627.40; Bills: Art Johnson $67.50, American AED, Inc. $2,590.00, Bowman County Auditor $35.00, BCDC $6,300.00, Bowman County Fair Association $2,500.00, Bowman Vet $100.00, Carmel’s Cleaners $87.12, City of Amidon $500.00, City of Marmarth $500.00, City of Rhame $500.00, City of Scranton $500.00, Consolidated Telecom $1,424.56, Curt Maychrzak $100.00, Dacotah Paper $62.04, Dennis and Lois Schmalz $100.00, Joan Pope $100.00, Lyn James $194.40, ND DOT $73,253.34, One Call Concepts $14.00, Paul White $100.00, Peggy Allen $211.90, Pen Soft $599.00, Randy’s Welding $127.50, Ron Bowman $100.00, Slope Electric $1,408.00, South-

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west Ag $68.48, Twin Buttes Motocross $796.50, Verizon Wireless $568.29, and Waddington Boom Truck $945.00.

HOFLAND: Dept. Head Report: There was a cave in at the Halleck Mine last week. It is approximately 20’ – 30’ across and 13’ deep and is near the last cave in. Hofland and crew fenced off the area for safety and contacted the Public Safety Commission.

11th Avenue Project: Hofland said the contractor was putting up the stop signs on 11th Avenue today.

LIMESAND: 11th Avenue Project: Brosz couldn’t be here tonight so he informed Limesand that the checklist should be cleaned up next week for the 11th Avenue project.

Street Light West of City: Brosz informed Limesand that he would talk about the Bronson’s and Shopko street light at the next meeting.

Fall Cleanup: The commission decided to have fall wood cleanup October 10 – 15th. Residents may put wood or branches in their alley for free pick up only during this week and have free use of landfill except for tires and shingle disposal.

Landfill: The landfill will be closing October 15th for the season.

Insurance Services Organization: ISO was here and rated the City of Bowman at 7 out of 10, with 10 being the worst. The ISO representative gave them some suggestions on what to do to get the rating lower. The last time the City was checked and rated was 1995. Brosz has a map of all the fire hydrants; they will test the rate with a flow meter and give it to the ISO. The fire department is working on getting the rating lower because it can affect residents’ home owner’s insurance rates.

MASON: Dept. Head Report: Mason asked the commission to look at the Ordinance 7.0122 Water Service Construction of Maintenance of by owner. Mason had concerns on the wording of the ordinance.

Vail and Mason will get together to make sure the wording is correct, especially when concrete is involved.

CHIEF HEADLEY: Dept. Head Report: Headley asked about putting a 35 mph speed limit all the way down towards implement place on the west side of town on Hwy 12.

Headley will get with Brosz to find out what the DOT requirements are to change the speed limit.

The PD has been very busy with a lot of investigations: the homicide, house fire, drugs, etc.

The Drug Task Force has been in town doing probation checks leading to the discovery of drugs and paraphernalia.

The AED’s that the PD received from a grant came in today. One will be at the PD and one at City Hall. West will instruct the employees how to use it. Cases will need to be ordered to house the AEDs. ALLEN: City Hall Copier Replacement Quotes: Allen gave an overview of copier choices in a state grant program through Advanced Business Methods. Motion by Limesand, second by West to purchase the IR CR5255 Canon Copier for $8,452.92 along with the monthly maintenance agreement in the amount of $86.20.

The funds will come from the Auditor Replacement Fund. RCV= all aye, MC. The old copier will go to the Police Department.

Shared Projector for City Hall: Allen presented the requested information on projectors. The Park and Rec Department had asked if the City would consider going in on a projector with them.

Motion by Limesand, second by Shear to go in with Park and Rec on the purchase of a projector on a 50/50 cost basis with a max of $250.00 that the city would pay for. This projector is only to be used by the Police Department, City, BCDC, Park and Rec Dept. and will be left at City Hall. It will not be used by Funds for the purchase will come out of the general fund/equipment purchases.

RCV= all aye, MC.

Emergency Chain of Command: Allen asked for the commission to make a decision on the order of command for emergencies. This list is given to the EOC office in case of a disaster or emergency.

It was decided in this order: 1st President James, 2nd Vice President Limesand, 3rd Commissioner Vail, 4th Commissioner Shear, and 5th Commissioner West.

Catholic Daughters Raffle Permit: Allen presented a raffle permit for the Catholic Daughters. Motion

by Limesand, second by Vail to approve the raffle permit for the Catholic Daughters raffle on 11/19/16. RCV= all aye, MC. NDLC Training Report: Allen gave a report on the training received at the NDLC and MFOA conference. One of the items of training was regarding safety and security in the workplace. It was suggested that work areas should be more secure and have code words for when there is a potential problem so others are alerted there is an issue. Motion

by Limesand, second by West to put coded door locks on the auditors common work area (wood doors). RCV= all aye, MC. The Police Department will look into a security door at the entrance.

JAMES: Catholic Daughters Proclamation: James read the Catholic Daughters proclamation declaring October 16, 2016 as Catholic Daughter of the Americas Day in Bowman, ND. James signed the proclamation. Motion by West, second by Limesand to sign the proclamation for the Catholic Daughters, proclaiming October 16, 2016 as Catholic Daughters of the America’s Day. RCV= all aye, MC. NDLC Training Report: James reviewed the sessions she attended at the NDLC Conference.

Motion by Limesand, second by West to approve the bills, the 8/22-24/16 Budget Prep Meeting Minutes, 9/16/16 Meeting Minutes, August 2016 financials and the August 2016 Judges Report.

RCV= all aye, MC.

sand would like to add dead and diseased trees to the agenda.

Motion by Limesand, second by West to approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: # 9411-9451; Payroll Checks: #103263-103264; Salaries: $341.50; Direct Deposits: $24,640.70; Bills: Ross Dannhoff $38.84, Art Johnson $74.25, Zep $115.98, Advanced Business Methods $36.66, Art Johnson $635.98, Bowman County Auditor $1,255,405.46, BCDC $192.58, Bowman Sales and Service $2,891.63, Bronson’s Marketplace $7.60, Brosz Engineering $38,860.00, Cashway Building Center $18.56, Dacotah Paper $78.58, Dakota Dust-Tex $80.80, Dakota Supply Group $1,200.56, Erica Nuwash $23.76, Farmers Union $1,066.04, Fidelity Security Life $127.51, Hawkins $925.18, Jim’s Repair $160.95, Larry Fischer $19.48, MDU $8,412.81, Melinda Lynch $55.00, Newby’s Ace Hardware $120.31, NW Tire $334.71, Pete Knopp $49.50, RDO Equipment $658.96, SW Auto Supply $34.87, Valli Info Systems $25.00, Windy’s $113.96, Woodley Construction $755.28, A2Z Printing $86.00, Catherine Hedge $800.00, Country Media $18.85, Fallon County Treasurer $5,570.50, Heick’s Services $175.00, Protection Systems, Inc. $475.00, Sadowsky & Wild $200.00, Southwest Business Machine $133.63, Wex Bank $2,685.57, Postmaster $378.35, and Lasting Visions $35.95.

MASON: Dept. Head Report: Nothing notable to report.

ALLEN: Raffle Permits: Allen presented two raffle permits for approval.

Motion by West, second by Shear to approve the SW Healthcare Auxiliary raffle permit and the Bowman County Booster Club raffle permit. RCV= all aye, MC. City Hall Projector: The Park and Rec Department asked Allen if the City had a use for a projector and if the City would be interested in purchasing a projector to be shared. Allen will check with the Library to see what they use and will bring back prices to the next meeting. This item was tabled.

Extra Mile Day Proclamation: Every year our City is asked to declare November 1st as Extra Mile Day in Bowman. Motion by Limesand, second by Shear to do the Extra Mile Day proclamation for November 1, 2016 and allow President James to sign it. RCV= all aye, MC. Community Forestry Plan: Allen had emailed this City specific plan from the ND Forest Service to the Commissioners for their review and asked if they felt that it was something they wanted to do. The Commission felt that since we had an updated ordinance and a tree board that they didn’t want to pursue the forestry plan. Motion by Limesand, second by West to not be involved

in the community forestry plan as proposed by the ND Forrest Service. RCV= all aye, MC. LIMESAND: Dead and Diseased Trees: Limesand presented a quote for removal of the last trees left on the current dead and diseased tree list. Motion by Limesand, second

by West to approve the removal of three trees in the amount of $945.00 as per Waddington Boom Trucks proposal contingent upon the renewal of his arborist license and proof of insurance prior to starting work. RCV= all aye, MC. LIQOUR LICENSE Christel Blankenbaker: Blankenbaker is applying for a Class I “On and Off Sale” liquor license.

Liquor stores are required by municipal code to get a conditional use permit. Ryan stated the Commission could grant this license, pending a successful CUP being granted. Motion by Limesand, second by Shear to approve the Class I “On and Off Sale” Liquor License application for Bowman Liquors LLC, also known as Christel Blankenbaker, DBA Lucky’s pending approval of the Conditional Use Permit.

RCV= all aye, MC. PRELIMINARY BUDGET STATEMENT: Preliminary Budget Statement: James read the preliminary budget statement. Per NDCC 40-4004 each municipality is required to make an itemized statement known as the preliminary budget showing the amounts of money which in the opinion of the commission will be required for the proper maintenance, expansion or improvement of the municipality during the year.

This statement gives a detailed breakdown of the estimated revenues, appropriations and transfers requested for the ensuing year for the general fund, each special revenue fund, each enterprise fund, and each debt service fund.

The preliminary budget statement is on file in the office of the auditor and may be examined by anyone upon request.

The following are the proposed expenditures for City levied funds for 2017: 1000 General Fund $1,470,026; 2010 Municipal Hwy $156,895; 7090 Cemetery Fund $9,722; Library $19,444.

TOTAL: $ 1,656,087.

The governing body will meet on October 4, 2016 at 4:30 PM to adopt the final budget and make the annual tax levy.

Motion by West, second by Limesand to approve the bills and the August 16, 2016 minutes. RCV= all aye, MC.

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Relating to Credit for Reinsurance, Annual Financial Reporting, Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements, Boilers, and Insurance Fraud

North Dakota Insurance Department

will hold a public hearing to address proposed adoption of rules to the North Dakota Administrative Code.

Sakakawea Room State Capitol Bismarck, North Dakota 9:00 a.m. Central Time November 8, 2016

A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by viewing the website at www.nd.gov/ndins or calling (701) 328-2440. Also, written comments may be submitted to the North Dakota Insurance Department, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 401, Bismarck, ND 58505 until November 18, 2016.

If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the North Dakota Insurance Department at the above telephone number or address at least seven days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 3rd day of October, 2016 /s/ Jeff Ubben General Counsel N.D. Insurance Department

Motion by Limesand, second by Vail to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 pm. RCV = all aye, MC. Lyn James, President ATTEST: Peggy Allen, Financial Auditor PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OCTOBER 14TH, 2016 Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on September 6, 2016 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Ryan Shear, Darrell West, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, Dan Peterson and Christel Blankenbaker.

Absent: Myron Vail President James called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Lime-

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FOR SALE BIDS

1995 Ford E3509 Power Stroke Diesel.

55,000 miles. Can be seen at the Marmarth Fire Hall. Bids must be received by October 15th, 2016. For more information, please contact 701-279-7136 or 701-279-5818.

NOTICE

All road ditches in Scranton Township must be mowed by October 15th.

No exceptions or Excuses!

If not mowed, snow plowing will be billed to the landowner.

Tracy Schumacher, Chairman

NOTICE

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SPORTS

(Left) Girls’ Cross Country Team 2016 West Region Champions: Lacey Feist, Brooke Peterson, Jocelyn Kulseth, Alexius Miller, Natalie Kempenich, Mikayla Bartholomay, Abigail Bartholomay, Vanessa Fischer, Machaela Fischer, Quin McKitrick and Brenna Wokal. (Right) The runner’s up, the boys’ cross country team: Levi Kelly, Ben Knopp, Brian Miller, Camden Wokal, Austin Richard, Noah Wokal,Ethan Fischer, Andrew Miller, Mason Moran, Kamrin Madrigal and Alex Madrigal.

Girls win championship, boys runner up in regionals With a regular season of preparation in, the Bulldog cross country team cleared their first postseason hurdle at the West Region Championships in Beulah on Saturday. A cool morning, as well as the season’s first snow greeted 21 teams from western North Dakota. Things quickly heated up for the Dawgs.

The elementary race kicked off the day for the Bulldogs, and it started with a bang. Taylor Wanner captured the elementary crown, closely followed by his brother Austin in 3rd. Jeslyn Arpan led the ladies with a

top 5 finish, as 10 elementary athletes but their talents to the test. Jeslyn was followed

by Adyson and Landyn Gerbig, Julie Sarsland, Raegen Honeyman, Rhyann Kelly, Olivia Welch, and Emma Umbriet.

As the varsity boys toed the line, they knew they were going to be in for a fight. With the reigning champions from New Town dominating the scene, the Bulldogs were focused on a battle for 2nd. The dawgs ran a very strategic race, maneuvering over the hilly course, and picking off competitors throughout the

5000m race. After six consecutive New Town runners crossed the line, it was the Bulldogs who took over.

Senior Mason Moran led the charge finishing in 9th place, and the pack soon followed. 8th grader Brian Miller crossed in 10th, while Kamrin and Alex Madrigal finished in 13th and 15th place respectively. Andrew Miller finished the scoring in 18th place. All five scorers earned All West Region honors. Camden Wokal, Ethan Fischer, and Austin Richard battled to push other teams’ scorers back crossing the line in 52nd, 55th,

and 68th respectively. When the final scores were tallied, the Bulldogs finished in 2nd place, 46 points ahead of Beulah-Hazen The girls were next up, and entered the day as the heavy favorite. Much like the boys, the race began very tactical.

An unforgiving course, and tough competition were the obstacles ahead. Lacey Feist assumed her role, leading the girls team, as she meticulously passed competitors along the way. Following in her footsteps, Natalie Kempenich and Alexius Miller executed their game plan, moving forward as a pack.

Mikayla Bartholomay battled to keep pace, as Abigail Bartholomay finished in the last scoring position. When the dust had settled Feist finished in 5th place, Kempenich 9th, Miller, 11th, and M. Bartholomay 16th. All four girls earned All West Region honors. A. Bartholomay finished 24th, to round out the Bulldogs scoring. Closely behind Abi, the Bulldog’s depth was in full force. Vanessa Fischer, Brooke Peterson, and Jocelyn Kulseth packed up to finish in 29th, 31st, and 32nd repsectively.

Brenna Wokal, Quin McKitrick, and Michaela Fischer

all set personal bests on the day.

In the JV divisions, Noah Wokal led a trio of top 20 runners, as he finished in 14th, as Ben Knopp raced step for step to finish in 15th. Levi Kelly rounded out the JV boys with a 17th place finish. In the JV girls division, Audrey Lazzara captured 20th place to earn herself a JV all region honor.

The Bulldogs will use next week to prepare for the season finale as they will head to Jamestown on Oct. 22 for the North Dakota State Cross Country Championships.

Lady Bulldogs lose to Mott, 1-3; Rallies against Beach to win 3-1

By JENNIFER HOLCEK

Bulldog Volleyball had another big week of volleyball matches, traveling to Mott on Thursday, Oct. 6, to Beach on Saturday, Oct. 8 for the Beach Invitational, and then playing Beach at home on Tuesday, Oct. 11.

The Bulldogs once again started out hot against the

Wildfire in Mott, winning the first set 25-19.

In a second set slump, the Bulldogs failed to get their offense going and lost that set 14-25. That lack of momentum carried into the third set, which the girls lost 15-25. They played a much better set in set 4 and lost by 21-25. A negative hitting percentage as a team hurt

Bowman County in this match. Highlights included 6 services aces and a 93 percent of all serves inbounds as a team and some very decent defense with 50 digs and 20 blocks. Leading the dig numbers with 23 was Cassidy Walby. Ellie Stafford put up 7 blocks, Leslie Roen had 5.

The girls have been work-

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ing hard on trying to overcome momentum swings in games and trying to really focus on keeping a lead and not ever letting up, as well as trying to increase the percent of attacks that are kills, while reducing errors. When we went up against Beach, playing as a team with a strong mental game and lots of communication were our biggest goals.

Bulldog serving has been very strong the last two weeks, but we struggled in the first match with 4 errors and only had 82 percent of serves go inbounds. Kaylee Septon had 3 aces in the first match. Our hitting percentage was just barely on the positive side with 11 kills and 10 errors. We dropped the first set, 22-25. In the remaining three matches, the girls really cleaned up their game –there were only 7 more service errors in the 3 remaining sets for a total of 11 and an 88.5 percent in service rating. Hitting also improved, with only 18 more errors for a total of 28. The girls faced a tough situation in the second set when setter Kaylee Septon dove for a ball and was injured. Forced to switch offense from a 6-2 to a 5-1 mid game, the girls struggled for a few points, but persevered to take the remaining three sets 25-19, 25-16, 25-16.

Lindsey Dix led the team

Lindsey Dix leads the team with four aces. (Pioneer Photo by Jason Waskiewicz) with aces at 4, and Septon and Kelsie Goodshield contributed 3 each and the team had an amazing total of 17 service aces, a season high.

The ladies also had a record night at the net with 46 kills for the evening, Stafford leading with 17 kills and 7 blocks, and Walby putting 12 kills down. Jo Smyle put up 30 assists. Roen checked in with 4 blocks. Lindsey Narum had a good night of passing, leading the team with a 2.14 out 3 possible rating. Maury Burke also played

great defense with a rating of 2.05 and 2 digs. Sky Ruggles had an impressive 2.13 pass rating and 12 digs.

Bowman County volleyball travels to Hazen for a tough regional match up on Thursday, Oct. 13, before taking a much needed weekend off. We move into teacher’s convention week with a non-regional game against Lemmon on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

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October 14, 2016

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On to the playoffs

Bulldogs win against Mott-Regent, 54-50, in gripping game The Bulldogs football team traveled to Mott on Oct. 7 to take on the Mott-Regent Wildfire for the last game of the regular season and a chance for either team to make the playoffs. Fans on both sides were treated to an old fashioned shoot out.

The Wildfire took the opening kickoff and drove 25 yards in their first three plays. On the next play Tristen Peterson made a nice tackle for a 6 yard loss, but two plays later the Wildfire made their way into the end zone. Along with the two point conversion, Mott-Regent was up 8-0.

The Bulldogs would counter with their first possession. Five rushes by Mathew Carlson behind excellent offensive line blocking and Bowman County would be in the end zone. The two point conversion was denied, making the score 8-6 in favor of the Wildfire.

Mott-Regent would get pinned down on their own 6 yard line after the kickoff. Two long pass plays and a 26 yard touchdown run would get the Wildfire into the end zone again. The two point conversion was successful and the Wildfire extended their lead 16-6.

On the ensuing kickoff the Bulldogs would fumble the ball and the Wildfire would get the ball back on Bowman County’s 43 yard line. The Bulldog defense would answer with a turnover of their own. Alex Madrigal would intercept a pass and give the ball back to the Bowman County offense on their own 20 yard line.

Again the offensive line executed nicely, providing the running lanes needed for Carlson and Adam Powell to amass a 12 play, 80 yard drive for a touchdown. The two point conversion was successful and the Bulldogs would only be down 14-16.

Not to be discouraged the Wildfire would again put together another offensive drive. 6 plays and

The Bulldogs win against Mott-Regent, 54-50, qualifying them for the playoffs. (Pioneer Photo by Chris Peterson) 72 yards, to include a 35 yard pass play, would find Mott-Regent in the end zone again. This time the Bulldog defense would dig in and hold the Wildfire out for the two point conversion. Mott-Regent would lead 22-14.

On the third play of the Bulldogs next offensive series Corban Massey would scramble for a 40 yard gain, taking the ball down to the Wildfire 15 yard line. With the Bulldogs knocking on the door again, the Wildfire defense would push back with an interception, getting the ball back on their own 11 yard line.

With the Wildfire pinned deep in their own territory, the Bulldog defense would dig in and force the first punt of the game.

On the first play of the offensive series, Carlson would take a pitch and cut back across the field behind excellent open field blocking to take the ball in for a 40 yard touchdown run. With a successful two point conversion the game was tied at 22 each.

The Bulldog defense would come up big again, with a fumble recovery by Carlson at mid-field.

The Bulldog’s offense would take over on their 47 yard line.

As luck would have it, the Wild-

fire would recover a fumble three plays later and get the ball back close to the same field position that they had lost it three plays earlier.

Mott-Regent would strike fast with an 18 yard run followed by a 34 yard touchdown pass. With a successful two point conversion, the Wildfire would take the lead again 30-22.

A short kickoff would be recovered by the Wildfire, giving them the ball back on the Bulldog 42 yard line. The Bulldog defense would counter with a sack by Nate Boehm for a 10 yard loss. An exciting first half would end with the Wildfire leading 30-22.

Bowman County would get the ball back to open the second half.

A short kick would give them the ball just short of mid-field. Adam Powell would have a 29 yard run followed by a 17 yard touchdown run to get the Bulldogs quickly into the end zone for the first score of the second half. After the two point conversion the Bulldogs would tie the score at 30.

Not to be outdone, the Wildfire would answer with a 7 play, 67 yard drive. A successful two point conversion would give Mott-Regent the lead again 38-30.

The Bulldogs would again get the kickoff just short of mid-field and methodically drive the ball 53 yards in 5 plays for another touchdown. Two more points would give the game its third tie at 38 points each.

The Wildfire would again answer; their second play was a quarterback keeper that would go for an 80 yard touchdown run.

Not to be discouraged, the Bulldog defense would stop the two point try and the Wildfire would again take the lead, 44-38.

In true gunslinger fashion the Bulldogs would answer with a 10 play, 63 yard drive. A successful two point conversion would give Bowman County their first lead of the game, 46-44.

As if the crowd would expect anything less, Mott-Regent would counter with an 11 play, 75 yard march down the field for yet another touchdown. Digging deep, the Bulldog defense would again keep the Wildfire from the two point conversion. The fourth quarter would start with the lead changing again putting Mott-Regent ahead 50-46.

Carlson would take the ball 25 yards on the first possession of the drive for the Bulldogs. Four

plays later Carlson would run through a huge hole provided by the line and take the ball 30 yards for another Bulldog touchdown.

The two point conversion was successful and Bowman County would take the lead again 54-50.

The Wildfire would get the ball back with just under three minutes left in the game. They would march down the field in what appeared to be the game winning drive. Eight plays would get them to the Bulldog 17 yard line with less than two minutes to play. In a shot-gun formation the play looked to be a quarterback keeper, Tristen Peterson came from the back side to reach in and strip the ball before the quarterback could get to the line of scrimmage, the loose ball was recovered by a heads up play from Beau Jeffers.

Giving the Bulldogs the ball on their own 11 yard line.

Two plays later the Bulldogs had enough yards for a first down which sealed the win. Bowman County took a knee on the last two plays and the Bulldogs would be going to the playoffs for the first time in 11 years with a 54-50 nail-biter victory.

The Bulldogs will be traveling to St. John to take on the Woodchucks in the first round of the state playoffs. The game starts at noon Mountain Time Oct. 15.

Team Awards

Offensive Player of the Week – Jacob Boehm Defensive Player of the Week – Dylan Scott Special Teams Player of the Week – Devin Septon Bowman County 54, Mott-Regent 50

Individual Stats

RUSHING: BC: Carlson 29-274 yds, 4 TD; Powell 14-129 yds, 3 TD; Massey 6-40 yds

GAME AND FISH NEWS Fall fish surveys complete

North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries biologists have completed fall reproduction surveys, which evaluates natural reproduction and stocking success across the state.

Fisheries management section leader Scott Gangl said Lake Sakakawea produced the fourth highest young-of-the-year catch of sauger since 1970. In addition, walleye numbers were relatively good due to natural reproduction and stocking efforts.

“We are seeing a lot of young-of-the-year smelt in the stomachs of other fish, which is an indication of good smelt reproduction in Lake Sakakawea this year,” Gangl said.

The Missouri River is still recovering from the flood of 2011, Gangl said. “But this year

we did sample gizzard shad at all sites from the Garrison Dam down to Lake Oahe,” he said.

Gizzard shad in Lake Oahe saw the highest number since 2008. But overall, Gangl said forage is still lacking. “With good natural reproduction again in 2016, this is the third consecutive strong year class of walleye,” he added. “Which means the walleye catch will continue to be dominated by smaller fish.”

The Devils Lake basin reported relatively good catches of young-of-the-year walleye, after Game and Fish stocked 1.7 million fingerlings this spring.

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ATHLETE IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Bartholomay doesn’t run for herself

By CHLOE JANOVSKY

Bowman County Pioneer Mikayla Bartholomay, a senior at Bowman County High School, has been running cross-country for six years. She has been there for the team’s worst and best moments. She knows her teammates strengths and weaknesses, and they know hers. One of the main things that she has learned through the years is that they run for each other.

“You need to push through

for your team,” Bartholomay said.

Bartholomay was in seventh grade when she began her first season of cross-country, in August 2011. Since then, the girls’ team has placed higher at the regional meet every year, and if they keep their streak up, they will get first at state in a couple weeks.

“That has always been our ultimate goal,” she explained.

Cross-country is just as mental as it is physical.

You need to always talk in

a positive manner and have confidence that you can do it, she says.

“It’s important to strategize how you want to run, and to be tough at the spots it’s going to hurt most,” she explained.

The first thing the team does when arriving at a meet is walk the course, making a metal note of the spots where they’ll have to push a little harder, and the areas where they can push ahead.

After that, they do warm-up jogs, stretch and pray as a

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Mikayla Bartholomay, center, races on a hot day last year. (Pioneer File Photo) team.

“I don’t get as nervous as I used to because I’ve been doing it for so long,” she said.

“I know what to expect.”

Bartholomay knows, however, that the younger runners may be nervous or excited because she was in their place not too long ago.

She tries to carry on words of encouragement that she once received as an underclassman: “It’s definitely not the running that’s kept me in it for this long,” she laughed, “it’s having a team that I can count on and a community that supports us through the good and the bad.”

Along with the support of the team and coaches,

it’s simply a great feeling to hear families, classmates and other community members cheering on the sidelines, according to the student athlete.

“The fans get so intense sometimes, which reminds us why we are here and what we came to do,” she said.

“When I get back home, I can count on my family being there for me. They help me look at the race in a different perspective.

“I have learned so much from them.”

Bartholomay said she has had an amazing six seasons and is very grateful for her cross-country family.

“I knew that I would make

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many friends, but I never expected to be this close with them,” she added.

One main piece of advice that Bartholomay would give to younger runners is to set a goal, and never quit working for it even if it takes awhile, or seems like it may just be too hard, “seek support from peers and try again.”

“At the state meet, I won’t be running for myself,” she said. “Instead, (I’m) running for my teammates and my coaches.”

Chloe Janovsky is a junior at Bowman County High School and a freelance writer for The Bowman County Pioneer.

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