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30 years of headaches for Rhame City, railroad at odds over crossing

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Last week’s filing of a restraining order against a Rhame commissioner put the spotlight on a much larger issue facing the city, an issue that’s been ongoing for at least 30 years.

Just a few yards north

of the Main Street and Highway 12 intersection in Rhame lays a Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway crossing; to its west is what the railway calls a siding, a side track off the main track where trains park to pass one another.

Over the years at that location, which is the only paved entrance to the city, traffic entering and exiting

have often experienced exhaustively long wait times.

The problem has escalated in the last couple years, ultimately leading to Rhame City Commissioner Scott Luvaas being stuck with a restraining order by the railroad company, and some even going as far as alleging the wait times have interfered with emergency situations.

Luvaas told the Pioneer last week that he’s simply trying to protect the community.

Despite being one of the most vocal, Luvaas is only one part of the issue.

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Rhame has been plagued by a BNSF Railway crossing that often has train cars blocking the only paved entrance to the city, a problem that has been ongoing for several decades. (Photo

by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

BOWMAN

Water, sewer rates to increase

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Bowman residents will soon see an increase on their monthly water and sewer bills, which were labeled as necessary due to rising costs for the city to provide the services.

Totaling about $1, the increases are the first rise in the city’s water and sewer service fees since 2013. The city raises the fees every two years, according to Stacy McGee, city utilities auditor.

A resolution was passed Oct. 20 during the city commission’s regular meeting, raising water rates for all metered users by 50 cents—from $5 to $5.50 per 1,000 gallons.

The increase will become effective Jan. 1.

The reason for the increase, according to Bowman City Commission President Lyn James, was due to increasing costs to the city.

“We are at the very low side of water rates in the state,” James said.

While that’s good for residents, it doesn’t bode well for the city.

The low water rates, being among the lowest in the state, makes the city ineligible for any grants or the state’s low interest revolving loans. James said those would have helped Bowman.

Rates would have had to dramatically increase before being able to fit into the criteria, she explained.

“You have to show a buy-in from the community,” she said. “We’re not at that stage.”

The bulk water rate, which is $15 per 1,000 gallons, remained unchanged. Bulk water is widely used by farmers, the oilfield, lawn services and commercial agriculture.

Sewer rates will also go up at the start of the next year.

The city’s minimum sewer charge—$10 for the first 7,000 gallons used—stays the same. For uses exceeding that, however, the increased fee is now 60 cents per 1,000 gallons, moving up 10 cents.

John and Lynda Pinder of Brisbane, Australia traveled through Bowman over the weekend, raising eyebrows with their unusal recreational vehicle. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

Australian couple turn heads on Main

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net

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couple originally hailing from Brisbane, Australia visited Bowman over the weekend and caught a lot of attention.

As John and Lynda Pinder drove their massive 2009 Isuzu recreational vehicle through town, they raised some eyebrows, chiefly from the vehicle’s unique appearance and décor.

Its license plate, one of many posted on the vehicle, was labeled Australia.

John Pinder explained that the two love to travel. They’ve done so across the world for at least the last 10 years.

Their first RV—the Isuzu being their second—was originally shipped from Brisbane to Lima, Peru. They flew over and then navigated the western hemisphere as they pleased.

Marking only their second trip to the United States and their first to North Dakota, the Pinders were full of excitement as they approached Bowman. They were surprised by the

Many license plates adorn the sides of the Isuzu. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer) amount of oilrigs popping in western North Dakota along their drive from Minot. On their way from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora to Mount Rushmore, they stopped in Bowman for a small break. They explored Main Street, grabbed some groceries at Ken’s Super Valu and even took photos at Steve Beylund’s artistic collection of items north of town.

“We love North Dakota,” Pinder said. Though it’s difficult to compare

when they’ve seen most of the world.

A map on the side of the vehicle points out all the routes they’ve traversed so far, with most of the continents marked in red.

Pinder recalled one of his specific journeys over the years, a trip through war-torn Syria. But he shrugged it off as not a big deal. He said there were no problems; they were even able to free camp in the Middle Eastern country.

The large vehicle, costing about $120,000, is admittedly slow with only four cylinders, and only gets 14 miles per gallon. The odometer, which stopped working about four years ago, last read 160,000 miles, Pinder said with a hearty laugh.

The pair drives for about three to four months at a time. They leave their vehicle parked at a certain location then fly home, where they’re semi-retired but still own properties.

Pinder said they didn’t feel claustrophobic being in the vehicle for so long, but it was nice to occasionally get out and stretch their legs prior to arriving at their destination.

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Hoeven against proposal to reduce crop insurance Sen. John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement in response to a provision in the new budget agreement that would reduce crop insurance by $3 billion. The measure would also suspend the debt ceiling until March 2017 and lift the Budget Control Act (BCA) caps on spending for two years: “As a member of the agriculture committee and conferee on the bicameral panel that worked hard to negotiate the final version of the farm bill, I do not believe it is fair to the nation’s farmers and ranchers to go back and require an additional $3 billion reduction in crop insurance after we’ve already reduced spending by $23 billion in the farm bill.”

Goehring announces industrial hemp pilot program Participants are being sought for the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s industrial hemp pilot program.

“Industrial hemp may only be grown in North Dakota through the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s pilot program or by institutions of higher education,” North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said. “We are currently seeking applicants wishing to participate in the department’s pilot program for the purposes of agricultural or academic research.”

A provision in the 2014 farm bill gives authority to state departments of agriculture to cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes.

Applicants must submit a project proposal, signed memorandum of understanding and request for seed (if applicable). Proposals will be ranked by a committee appointed by the agriculture commissioner.

Applicants chosen will be required to submit a notarized application, fingerprints and associated fees.

Applications and instructions can be found at http://www.nd.gov/ndda/program/industrialhemp.

The deadline for proposals is 5 p.m. CST, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016.

Goehring said applicants needing more information should contact Rachel Seifert-Spilde at 701-3284128 or rseifert@nd.gov.

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Lawyer suggests hospital use nurse practitioners to help with staffing issue

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net An attorney with an Indiana law firm that specializes in the medical field was surprised when he recently read in the Pioneer about Southwest Healthcare services losing its three doctors.

What really caught his attention was the lack of mention from the hospital’s administration to suggest they would staff additional nurse practitioners to help calm the situation.

Alex Krouse, an associate with Krieg DeVault LLP in Mishawaka, Ind., has traveled the country in his mission to educate health care facilities about the legality surrounding the use of nurse practitioners.

“North Dakota is one of 22 states where nurse practitioners are considered independent providers,” Krouse explained, meaning that nurse practitioners can legally provide the same primary medical care as would a physician in the state.

And, unlike physician assistants, it’s not required that they work under or report to a doctor.

Krouse, who has no affiliation with Southwest Healthcare Services and does not represent them in any capacity, said that could be a key to solving Southwest Healthcare’s present staffing dilemma.

Becky Hansen, Southwest Healthcare CEO, said Wednesday that part of the hospital’s pending plan— though nothing would be confirmed until next week—could be to utilize additional nurse practitioners.

“Nurse practitioners, and physicians assistants, are well accepted in our community,” Hansen said.

Small clinics on up to larger hos-

pitals around the country are increasing their use of nurse practitioners, he said, as they realize it’s an excellent solution to a shortage of physicians.

But many rural health care facilities aren’t aware of how to utilize a nurse practitioner.

“It’s a dire situation when you have all your physicians getting up and going,” he said, referring to Southwest Healthcare’s current predicament.

Hearing the word “doctor” could understandably be more comforting to some patients on a psychological level. That could be changing, however, as education of the profession continues to improve.

Several marketing studies that Krouse mentioned have shown that most people they surveyed under the age of 40 would accept primary care from solely a nurse practitioner instead of waiting a week to visit with a physician.

“Yes, they are nurses,” he said, “But they are nurse practitioners.”

And that distinction means a world of difference.

There are five types of nurses, depending on the level of schooling they’ve received: nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, associatetrained registered nurses and bachelor-trained registered nurses. At the top is a nurse practitioner.

“The problem is when we say ‘nurse,’ we’re sort of lumping them into one category,” Krouse said, adding that part of the issue concerns their education.

To become a nurse practitioner requires six to eight years of higher education, whereas a doctor requires 10 to 11, with that including doctor’s residencies.

A major difference between the two professions is that a nurse prac-

titioner doesn’t have a residency like a doctor would. Instead, they’re specialized right away in their specific programs, be it family medicine, pediatric care or others.

When a nurse practitioner comes out of their initial nursing programs in college, they’ve already had 500 to 1,000 hours of clinical experience.

“Nurse practitioners were really developed to be trained as the nursing response to doctors,” he explained.

Though, there is a drawback that comes into play when considering emergency or surgical care.

Most hospitals would want an attending physician stationed in their emergency rooms, and nurses, regardless of how specialized, cannot operate.

Still, Krouse was adamant that nurse practitioners could seamlessly slip into a doctor’s shoes when necessary in primary care.

The biggest benefits of having them do so, according to Krouse, would be the ability to create access to care when physician’s are unavailable; especially important considering many hospitals are understaffed. Nurse practitioners also provide a high quality care, which was proved through a 30 years of studies that indicated they traditionally receive high marks in their quality of care, he said. And, because their salary is traditionally half what a doctor is paid, the salary discrepancy would decrease costs for the hospitals and thereby expand access.

For patients, they’re also beneficial, especially if a patient is insured through Medicare—co-pays are generally 15 percent less when visiting with nurse practitioners compared to a doctor’s visit.

RHAME: Sources claim trains interfering with medical emergencies FROM PAGE 1

“When we hear from a community on issues, we try to work where we can to limit the impact of our operations,” said Amy McBeth, BNSF public affairs director for the Manitoba, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin regions. “And when you have a crossing in the middle of a siding, that can cause some issues.”

McBeth claimed that the railroad has since stepped up its communication efforts between its dispatchers and crew at the location to reduce the wait times for trains using the siding—holding trains outside of the city for others to pass. When asked why the issue is only now being addressed, since the matter has occurred for years, she couldn’t give an answer.

A source, which wished to remain anonymous, told the Pioneer about two specific instances where the crossing being blocked affected emergency medical care.

Several years ago a man living south of town was in need of emergency medical assistance, according to the source, but could not be reached by Rhame first responders because a train at the crossing held them up.

The man was eventually taken to the hospital via Bowman Ambulance and died shortly after.

“Would it have made a difference? No one knows for sure,” the source said.

“Does it affect the attitudes of his family? Yes, still to this day.”

Two additional independent sources, also wishing to remain anonymous, confirmed the story.

Lisa Knopp, director of Bowman Ambulance, admitted that the Rhame crossing could pose a prob-

lem if the train is blocking, though she couldn’t recall a specific time that the ambulance had ever been forced to wait.

“When it’s stopped, it’s stopped. Until you get it going again, you would have to find a different crossing,” Knopp said.

While there are a couple crossings to the east and west of Rhame, new employees with the ambulance might not even be aware of them.

“Our paramount concern is safety,” McBeth said.

McBeth said that in some locations in North Dakota there have been extended sidings or construction of new sidings.

“We try to do that where there are not road crossings in the middle or in a siding,” she said. “Those are long-term efforts that we can take.”

But there’s been no discussion about that option thus far for Rhame.

Another long-term solution would be to construct an overpass that would enter the city from the highway, though cost and space issues could prohibit any such project.

Neil Hofland, the county’s road superintendent, said Rhame would likely have to fit most of the bill, which would be exorbitant, but there would probably not be any room for an overpass at that location.

Hofland’s previous dealings with BNSF ended up with him getting the runaround.

When the city was entertaining the idea to redo its Main Street overlay, commissioners at the time also wanted to look into fixing the railroad crossing.

“It hangs up low trucks because it’s such a drop,”

Hofland said. “I tried to chase it around with the railroad. I tried to find somebody that I could talk to about that and I just couldn’t come up with the right person.”

Eventually those plans faded.

But Rhame Mayor Jeremiah Erickson is optimistic that the city and railroad can ultimately come to a resolve. He explained that the city has opened up a better line of communication with BNSF. “The majority of the residents of Rhame understand that Rhame is a town built on the railroad, around the railroad,” Erickson said, adding that increased communication would help the issue.

The massive freight company, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., and had a total operating revenue of $23 billion in 2004, according to BNSF’s website. They operate more than 32,500 miles of railway through 28 states and three Canadian provinces.

“When you look at how much of the area is developed, it’s because of the railroad,” McBeth said.

She said BNSF has spent a lot of time and money in the state adding to its infrastructure to address some of the congestion and service challenges. The railroad has made significant investments elsewhere in North Dakota, according to McBeth, which she said would provide more fluidity on the rail network.

Rhame isn’t seeing that increasing fluidity.

Luvaas claimed if he didn’t speak up about the railroad’s affect on Rhame, then nobody would. According to Erickson, that’s untrue.

“There are avenues to take when dealing between two governing bodies, professionalism takes you a long ways,” Erickson said.

The other commissioners would agree the city is working with the railroad to address the issues, he added.

Until recently, Erickson said the city was under the impression that it was not to do anything to the tracks, concerning maintenance or upkeep. After learning it could, a plan is now underway by the county to replace the aging wood of the tracks at the crossing.

“It’s just about coordination now,” he explained.

Because the railroad is federally regulated, it essentially trumps any sort of city ordinance regarding blocking the crossing, but McBeth said BNSF tries to work with communities and “be a good neighbor.”

She encouraged people with concerns to take “appropriate” steps to address them with the railroad; contacting the railroad directly via its 800 number or other numbers posted at the crossing.

“It’s the most efficient and productive way for us to work on community issues, which we want to do,” she said.

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Greg Steiner, a tall, built, the south of Bowman Theater. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer) jack-of-all-trades sort of flooring business. Steiner that he gives clipper cuts different from carpetman, is familiar with the joked that he was perhaps using a comb, which he ing,” Steiner said, happily historic appreciation many a bit too high maintenance described as a true tapered pointing out his colorful have for a local barber- to be an employee and haircut, instead of using a collection of straightedge shop. Until Steiner opened preferred instead to be clipper with a guard. He razors. “It’s all about the Main Street Cuts in Bow- the employer, acting as his said his process is actually details.” man this week, a spinning, own boss. a bit more complex. He Main Street Cuts, lored-white-and-blue barber He achieves just that also provides scissor cuts. cated at 30 South Main pole hadn’t been seen in as he returns to running One of his frequent cus- St., is open bi-weekly betown for years. a barbershop at the same tomers, even before he ginning this week. Hours Steiner, 58, extends his location, on the corner of opened his shop, was his are Monday, Tuesday, ability to cut and style hair Main and First Streets, wife, Cindy. She said, fear- Thursday and Friday to, not just men, but also where he had one several lessly, that he’s cut her from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and women and children— years ago. It’s next to an- hair many times. There Wednesday from 9 a.m. anybody with hair, really— other business he owns, was no sarcasm; it seemed to 8 p.m. Walk-ins are while still keeping some of Bowman Theater, which she truly enjoyed his cut- welcomed. To schedule the antiquity of the home- was acquired in 2004 ting ability. an appointment call (701) town barber atmosphere. and co-owned by his wife, “Cutting hair isn’t much 523-7671.

Though, he plans to Cindy, and sister, Melissa keep his new business Case. simple. There is no singThis time, however, he ing quartet, Sweeny Todd, also opened a barbershop or eccentric mustachioed in Hettinger to help exmen. You’ll find affordable pand his customer base. cuts, styles and shaves, all The first shop he ran in from a man who knows Bowman had a relatively what he’s doing. You’ll also thin clientele, he admitted. get swept up in friendly The Scranton native, chitchat and a variety of who now resides outside of homespun tales.

Reeder, opened a second Serving Lunch: That part of running a location of Main Street Tuesday Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. barbershop, the conversa- Cuts in Hettinger—inside tion, is what Steiner says the former Charm Salon— Brunch on Sunday - Open at Noon is most enjoyable. “Cutting two weeks ago. He’ll be Serving the best hair is just something to working at the Bowman Steaks, Seafood & Pasta do while you talk to some- location every other week, Steakhouse Hours: body,” he said with a grin. when he’s not barbering in 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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Despite attending a barMrnak, a cosmetologist ber college in Fargo and at Dakota Hair Co., was working for a year as a bar- one of the people Steiner ber apprentice, becoming a originally spoke with years barber wasn’t Steiner’s life ago before deciding to begoal. His resume contains come a barber. She clued a lengthy list of random him in to the industry and • We will be having a progressive blackout Bingo occupations, from owning it ultimately led to him atthat starts at $3,000 an RV repair shop north of tend barber school.

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Get a shave and a cut from Steiner on Main Street

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY Friday, October 30th!

Music by “The Rock Jocks”

IT’s BINGO TIME! Thursday, October 29 • 6pm Past Time Bar

HALLOWEEN

Be scary, but be safe

With Halloween on Saturday, children are eager to get dressed up to go out, but only one-third of parents talk to their children about Halloween safety annually. Halloween is a very popular tradition but the excitement of the holiday can cause children to be forgetful of safety. That is why the North Dakota Safety Council (NDSC) reminds you of a few safety tips you can use to help keep your child safe while trick-or-treating: ■ Instruct children to travel only in familiar areas along an established route, using sidewalks when able.

■ Make sure children walk, not run, from house to house.

■ Do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or the uneven terrain can present tripping hazards.

■ If children are allowed out after dark, outfits should be made with light colored materials. Strips of retroreflective tape should be used to make children visible.

■ Bags or sacks carried by youngsters should be light-colored or trimmed with retro-reflective tape if children are allowed out after dark.

■ Carrying flashlights will help children see better and be seen more clearly.

■ If masks are worn, they should have nose and mouth openings and large eye holes. This will ensure the child's vision is not obstructed.

■ Review all appropriate trick-or-treat safety precautions, including pedestrian/traffic safety rules.

Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. So if you are driving on Halloween remember to slow down, take extra time to look, and be especially alert for kids during those hours.

* Check out Bowman’s Fright Night on Friday at the Bowman City Park, following trick-or-treating along Main Street (More info below and on Page 4)

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by Lasting Visions Flower Nook Frontier Travel Center GG’s Closet Hibachi House Jack and Jill Main Street Cuts NW Tire Pioneer Trails Regional Museum Ricochet Southwest Auto Supply Southwest Abstract Office Super Valu Thrivent Financial Wells Fargo Western Frontier Insurance Windy’s Bar and Grill

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Student, 8, sells bracelets to raise funds for community cupboard

There was a record number of participants at this year’s Headless Horseman Barrel Race, held Oct. 24 and 25 at the All Seasons Arena in Bowman. (Photo Courtesy Tina Graham Photography)

Headless Horseman race marks biggest year for participants This year marked the biggest year yet for participants that came from North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and Nebraska to the Headless Horseman event in Bowman.

The Sixth Annual Headless Horseman Barrel Race was held Oct. 24 and 25 at the All Seasons Arena in Bowman.

There were roughly 12 pee wee, 46 youth and 260 in the open divisions each day, respectively. The top four in each division after the two days were awarded prizes that included embroidered jackets,

blankets, southwest tote bags, tack, and supplements. Along with the awards, cash prizes totaling close to $20,000 were also given out each day to the top seven in each division.

Along with the barrel race, a costume contest was held Saturday night for both horse and rider. This special event has grown as well, with youth, youth group, adult and adult group divisions. The top two costumes were awarded prizes in their divisions.

“There is no other event quite like this one in the tri-state area,” said

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“Everyone loves to see the unique costumes.”

Saturday night a steak supper by Kruger's Kitchen was also provided serving over 150 people.

“Everyone enjoyed sitting back after a long day and enjoying a good steak and a drink,” Miller said.

Miller wished to thank of the event’s generous sponsors and everyone that pitched in and helped make the event possible. “We could not do it without the support of our great Bowman community,” she said.

Carlee Miller, 8, of Bowman shakes hands with Bowman/Slope Community Cupboard President Tammy Hofland as she presents her donation.

Second grader Carlee Miller, 8, decided she wanted to sell bracelets at the Headless Horseman barrel race last weekend. When I asked her why, she said she wanted to give the money to people that didn't have any food to eat. I explained to her what the Community Cupboard was and she decided that is where she wanted her money to go. She was in charge of everything. We didn't help her at all. She made all the signs and planned what she wanted on the table. She charged 25 cents for her bracelets, made of woven floss, but of course most of her customers gave her much more knowing it was going to a good cause. She sat at her table throughout the weekend, probably averaging six hours a day. When we counted the money Sunday night, it totaled exactly $100. (She is the daughter of Chad and Ali Miller of Bowman.) (Submitted by Ali Miller)

Lions Club announces poster contest winner

Friday, October 30th!

Main Street Trick or Treating 4 - 5:30 p.m.

(Ages 12 & Under)

Free Chili and Soup Served at City Park Starting at 4:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Diamond H Service LLC *Please bring a canned item to donate towards the Community Cupboard* (Weather permitting- alternate location Rec Center)

Twelve-year-old Lauren Schaaf, a seventh grade student from Bowman County Middle School, won the 2015 Bowman Lions Club Peace Poster Contest.

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We wish to take this opportunity to thank the Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce for honoring us at the annual Farmer/Rancher Ag Appreciation Banquet. Thank you to Ryan Brooks, ag committee chairman, the committee members, and all of the sponsors for a memorable evening. The meal and entertainment were wonderful! Thank you to Katie Dilse and family for the milk and cookies! We are truly honored with this recognition, and it has been a privilege to live in southwestern North Dakota, raising our family and farming and ranching in Bowman County.

With Sincerre Thanks, Donald and Avril Brown

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BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

Doerr receives Economic Developer of the Year award Teran Doerr, executive director of the Bowman County Development Corporation, received the Economic Development Association of North Dakota (EDND) Impact Award for Economic Developer of the Year Small Communities Division during the EDND Fall Conference Oct. 27 in Watford City.

The Economic Developer of the Year Award is given to an individual

who has made a significant contribution that will leave a lasting impact on the economic health of her community or region.

In her position, Doerr directs the Economic Development Corporation, the Chamber, Tourism and the Dickinson Small Business Development Center outreach center.

She also coordinates a number of economic development activities,

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including facilitating a Bowman County strategic plan, hosting a Rural Leadership Short Course, planning an industrial park and leading Bowman County’s Vision West ND local plan implementation.

In September, Doerr was recognized by the Association of Small Business Development Centers as North Dakota’s State Star.

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“I’m very proud to work side by side with an accomplished, hard working young woman,” said Lyn James, president of the Bowman City Board of Commissioners.

“Teran is committed to creating and building on the economic development opportunities in her community and across the state,” said Connie Ova, EDND president. “We are pleased to recognize her

for her dedication to these efforts.”

EDND represents more than 80 state economic development organizations on the front line of economic development efforts throughout North Dakota.

The primary purpose of the organization is to support the creation of new wealth and the diversification of North Dakota’s economy.

Yard of the Month

October’s Yard of the Month, sponsored by the Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce, went to Courtney and Darick Swanson at 105 Tenth Ave. NW in Bowman. (Photo Courtesy Kristy Pagel)

Collection of items for project "Operation Christmas Child" is once again underway by the Long Term Care residents of Southwest Healthcare Services. Operation Christmas Child is a project of the Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan's Purse.

Each Christmas, many children around the world have received shoe boxes filled with toys, personal hygiene items, etc. along with literature sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. For most of these children, this will be the only gift they receive.

Donated items need to fit in a standard size shoebox and can include such things as: color and picture books; small toys and games; personal care items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap and washcloths); school supplies; and some clothing. No liquids, lotions, aerosol cans, or glass items can be mailed. We are collecting

items through November 8th with the collection box at the main entrance of the Long Term Care.

We deliver the filled boxes to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dickinson midNovember who organizes the shipment to Minneapolis. From there they are sorted and shipped out to needy children overseas.

If your family, club or group wishes to help or have questions, please call Sarah Wolbaum or Deb Patterson at 523-3214. If you wish to donate money by check, please make payable to Southwest Health Care Services and in the memo designate it for Operation Christmas Child. For more information you may also go online to the Samaritan’s Purse web site, which is www.samaritanspurse.org and then click on the link to Operation Christmas Child.

(Submitted by Deb Patterson, SWHC Activity Aide)

Bowman gets honor for 10 years of service

Andrea Bowman, left, accepts her recognition certificate. (Courtesy Photo) North Dakota State University Extension Service faculty and staff were honored for their years of service at the Oct. 12-15 NDSU Extension Service/Research Extension Center fall conference in Bismarck. Andrea Bowman, Bowman County Extension Agent, was honored for her 10 years of service.

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Say Anything By ROB PORT Guest Columnist

Mad dads making lawyers move The proponents of family law reform in North Dakota are having an impact. After ballot measure efforts in 2006 and 2014 aimed at changing divorce and custody laws managed to get around 40 percent of the vote the state’s lawyers are taking action to get ahead of the curve.

A task force created by the State Bar Association of North Dakota will convene in November to address ways in which laws governing divorce and child custody can be reformed. The letter sent out to task force members

by SBAND President Joseph Wetch, shared with me by one of the invited members, states that the effort is a direct response to the 2014 Measure 6 campaign.

The activists behind the 2006 and 2014 campaigns have good reason to be skeptical of what this group might actually be trying to accomplish.

The bar association spent tens of thousands to oppose both campaigns,and resorted to belittling proponents of the measures with pejoratives like “mad dads” or “deadbeat dads.”

When not hurling insults, the lawyers argued that the measures were unnecessary because the state’s existing laws were fair.

A more objective observer might argue that the legal industry is protecting a status quo which is extremely lucrative to them in that it leaves room for copious litigation between warring couples, and thus a rich harvest of billable hours.

But the fact that SBAND is being forced to at least acknowledge that there may be room for reforms is progress. They were admitting no such thing previously.

Both ballot measure campaigns might have failed but the volunteer, citizen driven efforts won enough votes against a neatly orchestrated and well funded opposition to get some respect.

That’s far from a victory, but the reformers are moving the needle.

And it’s a needle which very much needs to be moved. Under current laws the scales of justice have a decided cant to them away from noncustodial parents.

For example, the state will move mountains to enforce child support obligations. Non-payers can have their wages garnished, their tax refunds seized, and their hunting and fishing licenses pulled.

Non-payers can see their names listed on an official website as though they were sex offenders.

They can even have their driver’s licenses taken away and be put in jail, as if that will help them make their payments.

And it doesn’t matter why the payments aren’t happening.

Did you lose your job?

Did you get cancer and wind up in the hospital?

It doesn’t matter.

The custodial parent need not lift a finger to get that enforcement. It happens automatically.

While some of the enforcement measures may be dubious, parents should support their children. But shouldn’t the obligations and responsibilities cut both ways?

Try getting the state to enforce court-mandated visitation time. If a custodial parent chooses he or she can inhibit or even outright deny visitation time almost with impunity. The only recourse a non-custodial parent has is to pay an attorney and go to court where their relief might hinge on which judge is assigned the case and what mood he or she is in that day.

If you think that sounds unfair, it is, and yet thousands of responsible parents are in that situation right now.

That’s just one example of the need for reform.

And speaking of reform, we ought to consider reforming the group that has been opposing these ballot measures. North Dakota has what’s called a combined bar which handles both the regulation of the legal industry licensing the lawyers and disciplining them when they go astray - and the public advocacy for that industry.

During the 2014 campaign the SBAND actually used dues money - payments required of lawyers by state law in order for them to maintain their license to practice - to pay for their political activities against Measure 6.

Ultimately the group was forced to refund money to their members, but that’s not enough. Official regulatory functions and private advocacy should not mix.

If the lawyers want to fight family law reform to protect their profits, fine, but they shouldn’t get to co-opt official regulatory authority to win those battles.

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King and Jack Hello, I know many of you were aware that, for a day or so, I lost my dog.

I wrote about it. He blew out the back of the pickup (I don’t have an endgate because of pilot error) and went under a trailer load of cattle.

I wrote to you about it. But it got me thinking about other dogs I have known. Some men sing about the ladies they’ve known, I think about dogs. I had Brooklyn, one of those wrinkly dogs. I had the previous Tyke, a red heeler and a genius. I had Lonesome and Lucky and Four. I had Shep and Ardly and I used to play Red Rover, Red Rover, Anti I Over. Or something like that.

Last evening we got to visiting about some of the things Grandpa Jack used to do and say. About the meanest thing he ever said about anyone was to call them a “lightweight”. He would refer to various legislators that way. He was a con-

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servative old cowboy. But he never turned his back on someone in need. Whether they were a hitchhiker needing a ride, an Indian guy needing a little gas or a job, or a constituent with a problem. Hell, he couldn’t even turn his back on a hungry dog!

One time we were rounding up on upper Squaw Creek. We were holding herd west of the rock crossing below the Smith Camp. I suppose there were twenty-five riders. I had a German Shepard cow dog by the name of King who was helping. He was one of the smartest dogs I ever saw. And he loved to tag along with Grandpa Jack.

Grandpa Jack always rode at a trot. When we were still saddling up and adjusting cinches and getting chapped up, Jack would crawl up on Joey and go trotting off on the longest circle of the day. And King would leave me and follow Grandpa all day.

Anyway, back to the roundup.

We had unloaded at the Smith Camp and Grandpa sent riders out in different directions. We were gathering from the Spotted Horn down the creek to where it bends south. I imagine we had six hundred cattle threw into the herd by noon, when we started sorting pairs.

It got to be early afternoon and the cook showed up. I won’t say

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Doris Fischer has been enjoying company in the past week.

Her daughter Alice from Texas has been spending a few days with Doris and also spent time with her brother James and wife Denise.

Also, a nephew Dick and wife Rita Fischer from Rapid City stopped by to see her one day last week.

Sunday afternoon Delberta Bagley stopped to pick up Betty Peterson and took her for a country drive. It was a beautiful day.

Jack and Lavonne Kulseth from the Twin Cities visited Donna and also their son John visited. They also stopped to see son Trever, Jack’s folks and Delberta Kulseth.

Barb Schaff was happy to see her sons come from the Denver area.

Terry spent time with Barbara and Bruce and John were hunting but

her name, but she was an old witch. She was the wife of one of the ranch owners who had cattle in the middle pasture. King and I were just ahead of Grandpa Jack in the chow line. As I filled my plate, I snuck a piece of fat off the roast beef and handed it to King. Man, that old lady ripped me apart. She said she hadn’t cooked all morning to feed the dogs on the reservation.

I felt kind of sheepish and walked along.

Grandpa Jack didn’t say a word.

He just heaped his plate up with potatoes and gravy and roast beef.

It looked to me like he took more than his share. Then he just sat that plate on the ground for King, got on his horse and trotted back to the herd! Not taking one bite for himself. We all just shook our heads, sat our plates on the ground for the other dogs and went back to sorting cattle. That old lady never brought us dinner again!

She reminds me of a story that a friend just told me. Now this guy is an old team roper. He breakaway ropes and team ropes pretty often.

And his wife is often home alone.

The bar maid at the Dollar told him if she was married to him, she’d “feed him poison”. Marvin just looked at her and said if “I was married to you, I’d be glad to drink it!”

Later, Dean

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left Monday morning.

My grandson Stacey Lutes and wife Tammy stopped in to see me Friday afternoon. They live in Kennewick, Washington.

Joann Schwartz came to visit Hazel and Morris Wanek and also stopped to visit other residents.

Lane and Ann played and sang for us on Friday afternoon. Morris and Mary Lou Hansey put on the skit to the tune of “Mary Lou” which was enjoyed by all.

Noreen Hardin from Monroe, Oregon, and her husband have been spending quite a bit of time with Noreen’s uncle, Willie Mosbrucker. They have been coming quite a bit lately to see Willie. Willie came to play bingo on Saturday and a game of whist. He is a very good player.

Visiting Bernie Ratzlaff Saturday and Sunday were his wife Ruth from Hettinger and also his granddaughter Jessie Cortez and her twenty month old Sierra from Florentine, Colorado. Jessie and daughter flew to Dickinson and Ruth picked them up and took them back to Dickinson to leave

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on Monday. Ruth and Jessie and Sierra stopped in to see me before they left for home Saturday. Ruth comes quite often to see Bernie.

John and Pam Meier stopped in for a bit on Friday evening. It was John’s birthday; they were going out for supper and also going to the movie. We managed to get in a game of cards before they had to leave in time for the show, I lost.

We are sorry to see some of our girls leave. Mariah will be going back home and Sam will be going to join her husband out of state.

Also Mandy will be going back home to take care of her motherso we’ll really be missing these girls.

Today, Monday, October 26th, it has been foggy and raining, a little bit on the cool side. The weatherman says possible snow tomorrow.

We have had snow on Halloween many times in the past few years.

Louise Oberfol stopped to visit one day. We discussed the weather, politics, and other things. We had a good time.

Jack and Lavonne Kulseth stopped in here for a short visit.

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Are you prepared for severe winter weather?

Get a kit, make a plan, be informed about severe winter weather.

Keep a high level of situational awareness by listening to the forecast every day, multiple times a day during changing or threatening weather.

When snow, sleet, or freezing rain is in the forecast expect that it will negatively impact your day to day routine, and be ready when it does.

Now is a good time to refamiliarize yourself with winter terms and safety rules. Prepare now for the coming winter.

Winter Weather Terminology Watch is issued when the risk of a hazardous winter weather event has increased, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain.

Watches are issued a day or two, sometimes more, in advance of a possible event. Get ready, just in case. And, stay tuned.

Warning or Advisory is issued when a hazardof ous winter weather event le is occurring, is imminent, d I or has a high probability ck in of occurrence. A warning ate, is used when there is a ast threat to life or property. n, An advisory is for less seriShe ous conditions that cause ning inconvenience, and, if tion. caution is not used, could ed lead to situations that may threaten life or property. ord. The goal is to post warnh ings or advisories a day eef. or so in advance of the exre pected event so that you have time to get ready.

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that you have time to prepare yourself and your family for the impacts.

Snow criteria for a warning is 6 inches or more in 12 hours or less, or, 8 inches or more in 24 hours or less. Snow criteria for an advisory is 3 to 5 inches.

Note that criteria for warnings and advisories may be lowered (4 to 6 inches) early and late in the snow season, for example in October and May. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories may be issued for a combination of elements like snow coupled with wind and blowing snow, or snow coupled with sleet and freezing rain.

Sleet is pellets of ice.

Sleet bounces when it hits the ground.

Freezing Rain is rain that freezes when it hits the ground or objects on the ground. It forms a sheet or glaze of ice.

Ice Storm is used to describe occasions when the ice from freezing rain is significant enough (1/4 inch thick or more) to cause damage to trees and down power lines.

Blizzard is a storm with winds of 35 mph or higher

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and visibility frequently below 1/4 mile in snow and/or blowing snow and these conditions last three (3) hours or longer. There is no set temperature requirement for a blizzard.

Wind Chill is that part of the cooling of a human body caused by moving air. Moving air accelerates the rate of heat transfer away from a human body.

Wind Chill Advisory is issued for wind chills of 25 to 39 below zero.

Wind Chill Warning is issued for wind chills of 40 below zero and colder.

Be Prepared In the cold dress in layers of loose fitting clothes.

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James said that wouldn’t affect the general household consumer as it would n commercial properties, was nursing homes, restaurink rants and motels.

A street light charge will also be added to every active utility bill in the city, though it doesn’t represent an increase in cost since it’s being split with the current vector rate.

tens, and a scarf. Have as little skin as possible exposed to the elements.

When shoveling snow, go slow, take breaks, and don’t get too tired. Keep fire hydrants near your home or business visible and free of snow.

Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle. Include extra clothing, a blanket, and high energy food like candy bars, peanuts, and raisins. Have a flash light with fresh batteries, paper towels, sand, and a shovel. Keep the gas tank and windshield washer bottle full. Take necessary medications with you when traveling in winter.

Before you set out on a trip let someone know the time you leave, the route you will take, and the time you plan to arrive. Check the latest forecast and road report. Take a cell phone and be sure the vehicle windows, headlights and taillights are clear of snow, ice, and frost.

If you get stuck, raise the vehicle antenna and tie a brightly colored cloth to it so that others passing by will see you. Keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow but do not overexert yourself by trying to push

The current vector rate is $1, which will become 50 cents Jan. 1, with the left over 50 cents being paid to the street lights.

The $2 monthly surcharge on all utility bills also remained the same.

“Obviously it would never be enough to do a water project, or main, but it can help upgrading software,” James said of the charge.

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■ Bowman ► For changes United Methodist to the church directory, please contact the Pioneer Church at (701)Ron 523-5623 Pastor Olson 701-523-5492 ■ Bowman United Methodist www.bowmanumc.org Church SundayPastor - Adult Sunday School Ron Olson 8:30 a.m.; Worship Service at (701) 523-5492 9:30 a.m. www.bowmanumc.org Tuesday - Nursing Home at 2:30 Sunday School for all ages: 9 am p.m.

Worship Service: 10:10 am Wednesday - 6 p.m. Potluck; 7 Wednesday night activities: p.m. Bible Study beginning @ 6 pm

■ Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services

Seventh Day Day Adventist ■■ Seventh Adventist PastorSaturday David Moench Saturdays - 9:30 a.m.

Sabbath 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School, Bible School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church Study; 11 a.m. church service

■ Mound Church North of Rhame Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service Weather permitting

■ Pierce Congregational Church ■ Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Peterson Pastor Maryschool; Wiggins11 a.m.

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Sunday 11 a.m.

Worship worship

Catholic Churches: ■ St. Charles - Bowman ■ St. Mary’s - Marmarth ■ St. Mel’s - Rhame Saturday Mass - 5 p.m. Marmarth; 7 p.m. Bowman Sunday Mass - 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 a.m. Bowman Weekday Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., Thur., Fri. Bowman - 10 a.m. Wed. Sunset Home

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■ Bowman Assembly of God Pastor Ed Kvaale 523-5544 / bowmanag.org Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning worship

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Stork Screening Classroom 1 on Tues., Nov. 3 from 2 - 5 pm Complimentary prenatal education • Tour of birthing wing Staff-enroll in patient portal • All expectant mothers & support person encouraged to attend. Please contact Patty Ness, RN to schedule at 701.567.6177 or patrician@wrhs.com.

Next month’s Stork Screening is Dec. 1.

Auxiliary Turkey Luncheon Hettinger Lutheran Church basement Thurs., Nov. 5 from 11 am - 1 pm.

Carry-outs available in-town. Call 701.567.2598 the day of.

Scranton Flu Clinic Thurs., Nov. 5 • 10 am - 2 pm CALL 701.275.6336 to pre-register Mott Flu Clinic Fri., Nov. 6 • 9 am - 3:30 pm CALL 701.824.2391 to pre-register Living with Diabetes A series of group education sessions scheduled with Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs): “Counting Carbohydrates” on Mon, Nov. 9 presented by Linda Nudell. “All About Diabetes” on Mon., Nov. 23 presented by Barbara West. Registration is required by calling 701.567.6203 or 800.732.0685.

Classes held in classroom 1 from 2 - 4 pm.

Congestive Heart Failure “CHF” Patient Education Class Mon., Nov. 16 from 2 - 3 pm in classroom 1.

Call Patty Ness, RN 701.567.6177 to register for this complimentary education.

CPR/AED Community Education Class Reserve a spot today - class size is limited.

Call 701.567.6014 to enroll. The cost is $25 per person.

Class held in hospital library starting at 2 pm on Wed., Nov. 18 presented by Jessica Dooley, RN. CPR/AED books are available prior to class for a $10 deposit refunded when book is returned.

Next month’s CPR/AED Class is Dec. 16.

Wellness Break on KNDC 1490 Melinda Dalley, RN, Stress Lab Supervisor at West River Health Services will discuss “What is a Stress Test” on Thurs., Nov. 19 at 8:30 am.

Counseling/Therapy - Cheryl Nasset, LICSW Cheryl Nasset, LICSW, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Cheryl enjoys individual behavioral health issues to focus on anxiety, depression, adult ADHD & veteran/military related issues. Cheryl welcomes children, adolescence & adults.

Clinics served include Hettinger, Bowman & Mott.

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■ Sacred Heart Catholic Church Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m.

Sunday Mass ■ Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ludlow, LCMC Sunday - Adult Bible Study at 3:45 p.m. and worship at 53 p.m., followed by potluck fellowship.

Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time ■ Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen 614 N. Earling Miles City, MT 59330 (406) 234-4572 www.breakforthbiblechurch. com Bible Study meets every Wednesday night at Bowman County Public Library from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Dakota Prairie Lutheran Parish: Dakota Prairie Lutheran Parish: ■ Bowman Lutheran - Worship ■ Bethany Lutheran, rural Rhame a.m.fellowship 10:30 a.m.9:30 - Coffee ■ Lebanon 11 a.m. - Lutheran Worship of

Oct. 11th,- noon - Fall8Supper Amidon Worship a.m.

■ Bowman ■ First LutheranLutheran of Rhame 9:30 a.m.10:15 - Worship Worship a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Sunday ■ Bethany Lutheran ofSchool Rhame 2nd Wed., 9 p.m. - Women's Bible study Worship 9 a.m.

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

Friday, June 27 - 8 p.m., AA, PeaceLutheran Church Parish ■ Scranton Sunday, - 8 a.m., Sunday,June Nov. 129 - 10:30 a.m. St. All Congregation at Peace.

John’s Worship;Worship 9:30 a.m., Peace Installation Service for Mary Wiggins Worship

Thursday, Nov. 4 - 9 a.m. morning circle Friday, Nov. 5 - 8 p.m., AA, Peace Church Sunday, Nov. 7 - 8 a.m. Worship at Haley; 9:30 a.m. Worship at Peace

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portion thereof will be declared forfeited and canceled. If interested parties appear and contest the cancellation, the State Engineer will hear the evidence and if it appears that the water has not been put to a beneficial use or, having been so used at one time, has ceased to be used for such purposes for more than three years, unless the failure or cessation of use was due to the unavailability of water, a justifiable inability to complete the works, or other good and sufficient cause, the same, or a portion thereof, will be declared forfeited and canceled.

Pearson $30.78; 23475 Gary Perry Trucking $15,000.00; 23476 Quill $66.46; 23477 SBM $2,696.32; 23478 Slope County $8,880.00; 23479 Ken Steiner $46.40; 23480 Bonnie Stinchfield $8.30; 23481 SWCCC $170.00; 23482 Team Laboratory Chemical Corp. $810.00; 23483 Tho. Y. Pickett & Co. Inc. $16,000.00; 23484 True North Steel $34,088.82; 23485 United Truck & Equipment $31,350.00; 23486 Wyoming Earthmoving Corporation $74,464.00

with the Bowman County Weed Officer, Randy Gaebe, for future weed eradication. Pearson also expressed his concern of the building that the Twin Buttes Repeater is located in, as protection is needed to prevent rodents from entering the building and destroying the equipment. Pearson will research options and attempt to repair.

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APARTMENTS & CONDOS FOR RENT STARTING $900/MTH! Silver Waters 55+ Retirement Community, Grand Forks. New 1 & 2 bedrm’s, elevator, community rooms, Ht/wtr/garb/underground parking included. 701-757-0926 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE NORTH DAKOTA FARMLAND

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The City of Bowman is looking for Part-Time Secretary to work 6 – 8 hours a week. Flexible Schedule. For more information on the job please contact Stacy or Peggy at City Hall at 701-523-3309.

Please drop off resumes at City Hall or mail to : City of Bowman, Box 12, Bowman ND 58623

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OCTOBER 16, 23 & 30, 2015 TIMOTHY A. SADOWSKY, ##03611 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No. 06-2015-PR-00031 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS P. HOLZMAN, AKA LOUIS HOLZMAN, Deceased.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned have been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be presented to Dwight Pladsen, personal representative of the estate, at 9910 Briar Road #405, Bloomington, MN 55437, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 5th day of October, 2015.

Dwight Pladsen, Personal Representative 9910 Briar Road #405 Bloomington, MN 55437 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OCTOBER 23 & 30, 2015 NORTH DAKOTA STATE ENGINEER NOTICE OF HEARING CONCERNING FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ON WATER PERMIT NO. 3140 Please take notice that under N.D.C.C. § 61-04-24, a hearing concerning forfeiture proceedings on Water Permit No. 3140 will be held by the State Engineer on November 19, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. in the first floor conference room of the Office of the State Engineer, 900 East Boulevard, Bismarck, North Dakota. The hearing will give the permitholder, the owners of land benefited by the appropriation or works, and other interested parties whose rights to use water may be affected by a cancellation of the appropriation an opportunity to show cause why the appropriation, or a portion thereof, should not be canceled.

The water permit that is the subject of this hearing is: Water Permit No. 3140.

1. A perfected permit assigned to Gascoyne Materials Handling & Recycling, LLC, Fargo, ND, on March 11, 2002, to appropriate 180 acre-feet of water annually for industrial purposes.

2. The date of priority is October 24, 1978.

3. The points of diversion for this permit are located in Sections 26, 27, 34, and 35, T.131N., R.99W., Bowman County.

Forfeiture proceedings have been initiated against this permit because the water is no longer being beneficially used for industrial purposes.

TAKE NOTICE FURTHER that if no individual appears at the hearing or files a written protest by the hearing date, the water permit or

If auxiliary aids or services such as readers, signers, or Braille material are required, please contact the Office of the State Engineer, 900 East Boulevard, Bismarck, ND 58505; or call (701) 328-4941 at least seven working days before the hearing. TTY-Relay ND 1-800-366-6888 or 711.

DATED October 19, 2015.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA By: Todd Sando, P.E. State Engineer PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OCTOBER 30, 2015 NOTICE OF HEARING N.D. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OIL AND GAS DIVISION The North Dakota Industrial Commission will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2015, at the N.D. Oil & Gas Division, 1000 East Calgary Ave., Bismarck, N. D. At the hearing the Commission will receive testimony and exhibits.

Persons with any interest in the cases listed below, take notice.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If at the hearing you need special facilities or assistance, contact the Oil and Gas Division at 701328-8038 by Friday, November 06, 2015.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO: Case No. 24644: On a motion of the Commission to review the authorization and permit under Order No. 20891 for TD Services to operate mobile treating plants throughout the State of ND, and such other relief as is appropriate.

Case No. 24645: On a motion of the Commission to review the authorization and permit under Order No. 20320 for Clean Fluid Solutions, LLC to operate mobile treating plants throughout the State of ND and such other relief as is appropriate.

Signed by, Jack Dalrymple, Governor Chairman, ND Industrial PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OCTOBER 30, 2015 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on October 6, 2015, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, and Ken Steiner.

Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Chairman Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Bowman would like to provide an update that he received from a representative from the ND State Game & Fish on spraying PLOTS land for weed eradication. Steiner requested time to discuss the recent opinion received from the Bowman County State’s Attorney on a donation request received from Community Cupboard board members.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The following vouchers were approved by a motion made by Steiner, with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

5347-5404 September Payroll $165,591.68; 23443 Social Welfare $10,636.22; 23444 Bow County Rural Ambulance Dist. $53,852.94; 23446 Bowman County Treasurer $336.04; 23447 Bowman Glass $107.50; 23448 Brosz Engineering $77,988.50; 23449 Bowman Sales & Service $335.84; 23450 Butler Machinery Co. $625.73; 23451 Chief Law Enforcement Supply $196.22; 23452 Country Media $515.70; 23453 Consolidated $98.00; 23454 Dacotah Paper $64.23; 23455 Diamond H. Service $1,620.00; 23456 Electronic Communications, Inc. $400.00; 23457 Jordan Fisher $41.46; 23458 Frontier Travel $132.01; 23459 Farmer’s Union Oil Company $5,925.69; 23460 Karla Germann $159.39; 23461 Heicks Services, LLC $675.00; 23462 Hell Creek Trucking $5,220.00; 23463 John Deere Financial $1,447.93; 23464 Mark & Stephanie Kelner $55,022.00; 23465 Ken’s Super Valu $124.57; 23466 MailFinance $1,058.19; 23467 MDU $2,290.61; 23468 ND LTAP $525.00; 23469 ND State Radio $120.00; 23470 NDSU Extension Service $22,537.50; 23471 Newby’s Ace Hardware $137.10; 23472 NW Tire $143.25; 23473 Paystubz $246.00; 23474 Dean

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the minutes from September 15, 2015, with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman made a motion to approve the North Dakota State Lodging Reimbursement Rate of $80.10, for the counties of Stark, Mercer, Billings and all cities located within, $81.90 for the County of Ward, and all cities located within and $131.40 for the counties of Williams, Mountrail and McKenzie and all cities located within. Brackel seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Jan Werre, Bowman County Recorder/Clerk of District Court, met to discuss the current Court Facilities Improvement Grant round. Werre stated that nothing is needed at this time to apply for.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Neil Hofland, and Gary Brennan from Brosz Engineering met to provide updates on current road projects. Brennan stated that the cities of Rhame and Scranton inquired if they could be included in the bid specifications for Phase II, paving of the Sunset Butte Road, as both communities will be paving their Main Streets, and combining the projects would save mobilization fees and additional cost savings for each along with the county.

Each entity would be responsible for paying one hundred percent of their project. The commissioners offer their support of combining the project as a cost saving measure. Brennan stated that the Spring Creek project will start Monday, Oct 12th.

Bowman County Emergency Manager, Dean Pearson and Bowman County Assistant Emergency Manager, Karla Germann, met to discuss the plans and projected costs for installing a new repeater to be located in Harding County, South Dakota. Adams County has pledged $5,000 and Harding County has pledged $6,000.00. The Bowman County Local Emergency Planning Committee has funds available to assist with the purchase of a page repeater and additional funds to assist with fielding it. Slope Electric will be donating used poles and Grand Electric will be assisting as well. Abrahamson made a motion to approve $5,000 from BLM funds, with Steiner seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Pearson provided an update to the repeaters located in Bowman County and stated that the area immediately around the Rhame Repeater is in dire need of a cleanup and the eradication of weeds.

Pearson will discuss

At 1:30 PM Chairman Braaten called the public hearing to order for the adoption of the 2016 Budget.

No guests were present.

Steiner made a motion to adjourn the hearing at 1:31 PM, with Bowman seconding the motion and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Steiner made a motion to establish the mill levy for Unorganized Townships at 12.50 mills, with Abrahamson seconding the motion.

A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Brackel made a motion to approve the final 2016 Budget, as presented at the budget hearing, with Abrahamson seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. The levy limitation will be established by the budgets presented by the political subdivisions and approved by the commissioners, as applicable to the North Dakota Century Code.

With no further business to discuss, Bowman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:04 PM, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

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

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AND AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES relating to Department Organization, Income Tax, Sales and Use Tax, Property Tax, Oil and Gas Tax, and Banks, Trust Companies and Savings & Loan Associations.

North Dakota State Tax Commissioner

will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to Title 81 of the North Dakota Administrative Code

North Dakota Ofce of State Tax Commissioner State Capitol Building Eighth Floor 600 East Boulevard Ave. Bismarck, ND, 58505-0599 Tues., Nov. 24, 2015 9:30 a.m. CT A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by writing Deb Klemmer, Legal Division, Ofce of State Tax Commissioner, State Capitol Building, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0599, or calling (701) 3282775. The proposed rules may also be viewed online at www. nd.gov/tax/proposedrules. Written or oral comments must be sent to the above address or telephone number and received by 5:00 p.m., Central Time on December 4, 2015. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the State Tax Commissioner’s Ofce at least 10 days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 20th day of October, 2015 Ryan Rauschenberger Tax Commissioner

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Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com. protection system, high cap. extended unloading auger, Crary hopper ext., standard chopper, deluxe lighting pkg., heavy duty planetaries, small wire and round bar concaves, 1,340 sep. hrs., 1,685 engine hrs., New feeder chain, bearings, wear plates & drive chain, work orders available, S/NYAG113561 2013 Case-IH 2010 rigid head, 30’, double sickle drive, full finger auger, New Seedeater 9” sunflower pans, single pt. hookup, fits on Case-IH or NH combines, used on approx. 600 acres, S/NYDZL56001 2013 Case-IH 2162 flex draper head, 40’, upper cross auger, fore/aft, double sickle drive, poly skids, finger reel, slow speed transport, adapter for Case-IH or MFWD TRACTORS & LOADER NH, never used, S/NYDZN35147 2012 JD 8335R, premium Set of lift rods for Case-IH 2162 CommandView II cab, active seat, 2013 Case-IH 2162 flex draper head, buddy seat, powershift, ILS, JDLink, 3 40’, upper cross auger, fore/aft, hyd., 60 gpm hyd. pump, return flow, double sickle drive, poly skids, slow 3 pt., quick hitch, 1000 PTO, 7” color speed transport, New cutter bar, used display, AutoTrac ready, diff lock, radar, on approx. 7,000 total acres, cold start pkg., power mirrors, (12) front S/NYDZN35151 suitcase weights, rear wheel weights, 2013 Case-IH 3412 non-chopping corn 580 hrs., S/N1RW8335RLBP053677 head, 12x30”, hyd. deck plates, auto 2014 JD 6115D, open station ROPS, header height 3-sensor system, knife 9 spd. w/reverser, 3 hyd., 3 pt., pinch rolls, fits Case-IH & NH combines, 540/1000 PTO, loader ready w/3only 600 total acres, S/NYDS039620 function joystick and loader mounts, SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYERS rear weights, approx. 90 hrs., S/N1P06115DKDM051807, warranty 2013 Case-IH SPX4430 self-propelled sprayer, luxury cab, AccuGuide until March 31, 2017 or 2,000 hrs. guidance w/Nav II controller, 90/120’ GPS EQUIPMENT boom, 20” space, active susp., 2011 JD 2630 display, SF1, 526 hrs., 7-section shut-off, left & right fence S/NPCGU2UA315563 row nozzles, 1,200 gal. SS tank, Aim 2011 JD 2630 display, SF1, 1,350 Command, Pro 700 display, HP/XP hrs., S/NPCGU2UA204570 receiver, 5-sensor auto boom control, 2011 JD 2630 display, SF1, Swath touch down wheels, back up camera, Pro, 497 hrs., S/NPCGU2UA300959 dual beacons, HID lights, radar, hyd.

2012 JD SF3000 receiver, SF1, tread adj., traction control, front 3” fill, S/NPCGT3TA330184 SS inductor, 660 hrs., S/NYCT032679 JD Starfire receiver, SF1 w/updates 2011 JD 4930 self-propelled sprayer, JD universal GPS wiring harness, deluxe cab, buddy seat, integrated complete auto steer, 60/90/120’ boom, 1,200 JD brown box display w/processor, gal. SS tank, 5-sensor Auto Boom parallel tracking and data cards height control, high flow solution pump, JD brown box display w/processor, double boom break-away, 5-way nozzle Harvest Doc and data card bodies, left & right hand fence row nozzles, SS eductor, radar, HID lights, COMBINES & HEADS 2013 Case-IH 8230, deluxe cab, AFX hyd. leveling, wheel motor shields, 107 rotor, Field Tracker, Pro 700 display, spray hrs., 280 engine hrs., 18,878 acres, S/NN04930X013513 372 receiver, guidance, Power Plus Set (4) Firestone 380/105R50 row CVT drive, heavy duty planetaries, standard cut chopper, Y&M, rock trap, crop tires and rims, New, w/narrow chopper, reverser, power adj. mirrors, fenders, for JD 4930 sprayer electric sieve adj., high cap. extended WHEEL LOADER & ATTACHMENTS unloading auger, HID lights, round 2006 Komatsu WA150-5 wheel bar & New small grain concaves, rear loader, deluxe cab, ride control, hitch w/12v winch, 95.3 sep. hrs., 152 traction control, 3rd hyd. valve, Vallee engine hrs., S/NYDG218459 quick tach 8’ bucket, 2.2 yd. bucket 2010 NH CR9070, Tier 3, deluxe cab, w/bolt-on cutting edge, 1,150 hrs., leather, twin rotor, Terrain Tracer, S/NKMTWA05/L01072020 Intelliview Plus II monitor, HP/XP 372 Vallee pallet forks, 5’, adj. receiver w/subscription download, Vallee wheel loader snow pusher, integrated auto steer, automatic stone 10’, mts. for pushing/back dragging

TRACK & 4WD TRACTORS

2013 Case-IH Quadtrac 550, luxury cab, leather, cab susp., powershift, 5 hyd., high cap. hyd. pump, integrated auto steer, Pro 700 with 372 receiver, radar, front & rear diff lock, electric adj. mirrors, HID lights, high cap. drawbar, clear view idler caps, 30” tracks, 601 hrs., S/NZCF133301 2010 JD 9630, deluxe cab, comfort pkg., active seat, buddy seat, powershift, 4 hyd., integrated AutoTrac, diff lock, AM/ FM/WB/CD, ext. mirrors, motor seal drain kit, weight pkg. including (4) 1,500 lb., (12) 450 lb., (4) 165 lb., (20) 100 lb. suitcase weights, 808 total hrs., S/N1RWR9630PHAP017182

GRAIN CART

2013 Unverferth 1015 Xtreme grain cart, 1,000 bu., 20” front corner auger, hyd. adj. spout, 1000 PTO, DigiStar 512 scale with autolog, roll tarp, lights, rear view camera, red, S/NB30070127

HOPPER BOTTOM & OTHER TRAILERS

2006 Timpte hopper bottom, 34’x96”x72”, air ride, electric tarp, electric trap openers, wireless remotes, air scale, SS rear, plumbed for hyd. drill fill, New tarp and brakes, fresh DOT (2) Vulcan single axle header NO-TILL AIR DRILL 2012 JD 1895 no-till air drill, 43’, 10” trailers, 30’, single poles 2013 Big Tex tandem axle tilt bed space, new discs, all run blockage trailer, 22’, 18’ tilt/4’ stationary, spring monitor, dry fertilizer kit for front ride, 2-5/16” hitch, brakes rank w/all run blockage monitor, 2012 Big Tex 14TL tandem axle tilt New Dickey John NH3 w/JD rate bed trailer, 22’, 18’ tilt/4’ stationary, controller, Raven AccuFlow Super 7’ wide, spring ride, 2-5/16” hitch, less Cooler, high flotation tires, 2012 JD than 3,000 miles 1910 tow-behind 3-compartment 2014 CarryOn utility trailer, 10’x66”, tank, 430 bu., 10” auger, variable rate, power calibration, double shoot, spring ride fill light pkg., rear hitch w/New NH3 1975 WW tandem axle gooseneck winch, front walking tandems, (1) blue livestock trailer, 26’x6’ & (2) green rolls, 14,944 acres, tank SPREAD AXLE SPRAY TRAILERS S/N1A81910HJCG745551, drill 2001 Wilson spread axle, 48’x102”, S/N1A81985XKCH750162 air ride, sliding winches, (2) aluminum Yellow fine seed roll for JD 1895 toolboxes, (2) 2012 horizontal 3,000 air drill gal. baffled tanks, 500 gal. horizontal baffled tank, 25 gal. 2” Batchboy, (2) TILLAGE EQUIPMENT 2” electric hose reels, (2) 2” transfer 2011 Case-IH PTX600 chisel plow, pumps, 2” plumbing, fresh DOT 62’, New Dickey John NH3 system, 5-section swath control shut-off, 5-bar 1985 East aluminum spread axle, 45’x96”, air ride, winches, New 5th harrow, New hoses and openers, wheel plate, (4) 1,650 gal. vertical New tow-behind hitch and heavy tanks, 2” 25 gal. Batchboy, (2) 2” duty hyd. winch for Twin-Pac tanks, electric hose reels, (2) 2” transfer approx.. 3,000 acres use pumps, 2” plumbing, fresh DOT JD 650 disc, 32’, 9” space, 24”x .25” blades measure at 23”, single NH3 EQUIPMENT pt. depth, hyd. leveling, walking 2014 B-B Twin-Pac 2,900 gal. NH3 tandems, scrapers, front stabilizer tanks, cross-over fill option, tandem wheels, S/NN00650X005100 axle, lights, brakes, 16.5L-16.1 IHC 55 chisel plow, 22’, 12” space, flotation tires, S/N029987 single wing fold, single wheels AUGERS & CONVEYOR across, Flexi-Coil 3-bar harrow 2011 Westfield MK100-81 auger, SEMI TRACTOR, 81’x10”, reverser, electric swing low pro SERVICE & BOX TRUCK hopper, New 5,000 lb. electric winch 2001 Freightliner CST12064 Select w/(2) remotes, 540 PTO, adj. axle, no Truck, day cab, 12.7 liter Detroit, fertilizer, single owner, S/N230722 450/475 hp., 10 spd., engine brake, 2014 Harvest International 836 auger, air ride, air slide 5th, cruise, diff lock, 36’x8”, bottom end hopper, 10 hp., 3 wet kit, 246” WB, 520,000 miles, phase, approx. 3,500 bu., S/N07012 fresh DOT 2013 Brandt 1535 Field Loader 2013 Ford F550 Super Duty dually, conveyor auger, 35’x15”, low profile 4-door, 6.7 Powerstroke diesel, hopper, 10 hp., 3 phase electric, only automatic, 4WD, 65” cab-to-axle, 10,000 bu., S/N102796 customized Knapheide service body LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT with pull-out drawers, 450 gal. fuel (3) Sioux bale feeders, (2) bale cap. ea. tank w/25 gpm electric pump, VanAir Single bale feeder all-in-one 40cfm compressor, 300 Cattle mineral feeder amp 6/12/24 volt battery charger & (2) Galvanized 250 gal. stock tanks booster, 300 amp welder, 7,000 watt (6) Portable corral panels, 9-1/2’ power plant, 29 hp. Kohler EFI motor, Walk-thru corral gate, 4’ 56” light bar, 50’x5” air hose reel, (11) Cement feed bunks, 6’ 40’x1” diesel fuel reel, fully stocked OTHER EQUIPMENT with hand, power and air tools, Shop-built drill fill, side discharge running boards, 17,000 miles JD 1508 batwing mower, 1000 PTO 1966 Chevrolet C60, tandem axle, JD JX75 push mower 327, 4&2 spd., 14’ box, roll tarp, Approx. (9) ICOM ICF5011 business approx. 31,450 original miles band radios, VHF

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CHEVROLET CORVETTE

2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, 4LT, 100th Anniversary Edition, 6.2 liter LS3, automatic 6 spd., removable top, 4,200 actual miles

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2013 Honda Rancher AT 4-wheel ATV, 420cc, fuel injected, automatic

SHOP EQUIPMENT

Alkota 5182 fuel oil pressure washer, 220v Karcher HD2600DK cold water pressure washer, Kohler 6 hp. gas DeWalt DXH50K portable heater IR 160-W-JD-U portable air compressor, 160 cfm Honda portable air compressor Miller Spectrum 375 Extreme portable plasma cutter, 1/2-3/4” Ryobi bench top drill press Jack stands Chop saw Portable air tank Misc. hand & shop tools

TANKS

500 gal. horizontal water tank 400 gal. horizontal water tank 220 gal. fuel tank, w/12v pump 70 gal. DEF tank, 12v pump

PARTS & FARM SUPPORT ITEMS

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: The following items are New or Demo units and ND sales tax will apply.

SOIL CONDITIONER

2014 J&M TF215 soil conditioner, 45’, torsion flex, twin double twist baskets, 500 acres, New warranty

HEADER TRAILERS

(2) 2015 Harvest International HB4245 high speed tandem axle header trailers, 42’, torsion susp.

CONVEYOR & AUGERS

2015 Harvest International FC1545 field loader conveyor, 45’x15”, Kohler 26.5 hp. EFI electric start motor, self-contained hyd., hyd. mover kit w/hyd. winch 2014 Harvest International 1392 auger, 92’x13”, steel backbone 2015 Harvest International 1082 auger, 82’x10”

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Feist and Miller Lead Lady Bulldogs to 2nd Place Finish

Bowman County Girl’s Cross-Country finish second at state. Front Row: Coach Dakota Wolf, Natalie Kempenich, Kenna Halleen, Brenna Wokal, Mariah Septon, Vanessa Fischer, Myia Zook, Alexius Miller. Back Row: Coach Lora Miller, Abigail Bartholomay, Brooke Peterson, Mikayla Bartholomay, Vecki Fuchs, Emily Archer, Quin McKitrick, Michaela Fischer, Jocelyn Kulseth, Coach Jonathan Jahner, Lacey Feist.

The Lady Bulldog Cross Country team has been on a mission since August 10th, and on Saturday in Grand Forks, all their work culminated in a State Class B 2nd Place Finish. The Bulldogs scored 165 points, besting Watford City by 6 to claim the runner-up position behind Hillsboro-CV. The 60 degree day acted as a perfect backdrop for Bowman County as Lacey Feist led the way with an 18th place finish in a time of 16:04.

Alexius Miller right behind in 19th place (16:12). Both ladies received All-State honors for their efforts.

That was just the beginning, as the Bulldogs would need to fit 3 more scorers into the mix. Mikayla Bartholomay finished in 29th, while Abigail Bartholomay, and Natalie Kempenich rounded out the scoring in 42nd and 57th place respectively.

With the scorers in, the Bulldogs had to rely on Brooke Peterson to move ahead of the remaining competition.

Brooke finished in 69th place, pushing back competitor form Watford City. Also competing for the Bulldogs were: Kenna Halleen (100th), Vanessa Fischer (112th), Becki Fuchs (147th), and Brenna Wokal

(170th). 247 runners competed in the race.

Complete, exactly what the Bulldogs were looking for. Not because it was over, but because the team ran as complete of a race at they could. 9 of the 10 runners ran season bests, and each runner did their job in securing the runner-up finish.

“The girls have a lot of pride, not only in themselves, but in each other. They don’t want to let each other down. It is truly a team first attitude, and that is what makes them family,” explained Coach Jonathan Jahner.

Boys capture 5th place; Bartholomay earns All-State honors The Bowman County Boy’s Cross Country team came into the state meet with a number of question marks, but finished the day with right where they hopes to, on the awards stand, collecting their fifth place trophy. One constant for the Bulldogs all season has been Alex Bartholomay, who turned in another quality performance to finish in seventh place. After Bartholomay, the questions began to mount.

Health was number one, as Andrew Miller had been battling illness and Kamrin Madrigal battling injury. Both runners battled through the pain, as Miller finished in 34th position and Madrigal in 160th.

Age and experience were also a concern for the Bulldogs. Brayden Miller was about to conclude his 6 year career, how was he going to respond?

“Brayden is a gamer, we knew he was going to go out giving it everything he had,” said Coach Jonathan Jahner. That is what Miller accomplished, running a season-best time and finishing in 50th position. What about the inexperience? Well Mason Moran was about to run in the biggest—literally and figuratively—race of his first season, and seventh grader Brian Miller toed the line in just the fifth 5K race he had ever run. Both athletes responded with personal bests and finishes in 57th and 95th places, respectively.

Noah Wokal also ran in the first 5K of his career finishing in 229th position out of the 247 runners competing. Throughout the long season Ethan Fischer had seem ups and downs, but now it was time to put it together. Fischer used his experience and tied his season best time, finishing in 91st place.

The boy’s team ran their most complete race of the season, culminating in their fifth place finish.

BOWMAN COUNTY

Junior high celebrates ‘rewarding season’

By JAYDEN SCHOCH Assistant Football Coach

The 2015 junior high football season is in the books for the Bowman County Bulldogs. It was a season that began with morning practices in 90 degree heat and ended with a practice in the freezing rain with puddles on the field. Out of all the

great things that came out of this season with 24 excellent young football players and young men, there was one product that always follows from hard work—results. This football team fought all season long, practice after practice, through injuries that sometimes left the team shorthanded to an undefeated season going 8-0.

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credit for the success of this team on the field more than the 24 players that took the field on Monday nights this year. The eighth grade class was blessed with tremendous talent stemming from hard work in the offseason and dedication to the sport. The seventh graders added a much needed boost during every game. Kids stepped up to fill spots whenever they were called upon. The coaches noticed the effort these players put in week in, week out. This effort came in the form of bringing 100 percent on the practice field, film study, putting in time in the weight room, and bringing leadership to the team.

The players made sure everyone was held accountable for their actions.

It has been very rewarding to have players come from a youth football program here in Bowman County, especially one with the success that it has had since its inception. Not all opponents that we faced this year have had this luxury. Players came into the year already understanding the basic concepts of all parts of what makes a football

team successful. This allowed our coaching staff to immediately start developing in our players concepts of what we believe in as a football program all the way up to the varsity level.

The staff was afforded the opportunity to instill some fairly advanced schemes on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.

Our playbook expanded tremendously throughout the season. This is a testament to the intelligence and diligence of the players that made up this team.

This year saw a change in the philosophy of the football program at Bowman County. The junior high team practiced with the varsity every day during summer practices and learned from some very capable, respectable football players and a talented, knowledgeable coaching staff of Coach Yale, Coach Qualley, and Coach Egan.

There is no replacement for the development and progress that occurred in these players during this time with their superiors, learning from players and coaches that bring experience and success to our football program. A bond developed that will be car-

ried through the years, on and off the field.

The junior high program then took what was developed during the summer and transitioned into its own season. This team ran the offensive and defensive schemes of the varsity football program, and in the coach’s humble opinions, ran it very well. These kids took this abundance of material thrown at them in a short period of time and simply executed everything and anything. This was a group of kids that does not come along very often, and as young coaches, we did not take this opportunity for granted. A special thanks is necessary to be given to our varsity coaches for having the confidence in our coaching staff and putting in the time and effort to help us really understand the philosophy and develop a start to our junior high football season this year. Subsequently, we would also like to thank the administration for all of the support that was given to us this year along with the parents and fans.

Although we lost excellent football coaches in Coach Kunze and Coach Shahan, our football players were fortunate to work with tremendous coaches in Coach Jamtgaard and Coach Hayes. Although none of our coaches brought any formal years

of football coaching experience to the program this year, the staff did bring years of playing experience, coaching experience from others sports, and a grit and determination to excel in competition. The athletic experience, success, and integrity brought to the program in these two coaches provided this football team with a genuine backbone and inspiration to succeed. Any athletic program would be lucky to have either coach on its staff.

Junior high athletics is not about wins on the scoreboard, although it is a nice result to have. We believe this time in a junior high athlete’s life is about learning how to play the game the right way, how to grow up to become a respected young man, how to be a great teammate, and how to develop all the tools necessary to succeed at the next level.

These players this year accomplished these goals. It will be a pleasure to watch the progress of the eighth grade players as they move on to varsity football and mesh with a talented group of young players, and we wish them the best of luck as the move on. We are ready to welcome back the underclassmen seventh graders who will now become the next leaders of our team as we move on to next year.

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Senior Colbey Steeke of Scranton tries to tip the ball after the St. John High School’s quarterback threw a pass. (Photo by Cole Benz/Pioneer)

Night Hawks advance to quarterfinals in playoffs

For the Pioneer

In their sixth year as a co-op, the HettingerScranton Night Hawks not only made the playoffs for the first time, but now advance into the quarterfinals to face fellow Region 5 foe Mott-Regent. After earning a first-round bye in the playoffs by finishing atop the region, the Night Hawks defeated St. John 43-24 in the second round to advance to the quarterfinals.

St. John came into the xpe-game with a 5-4 record, thisthird place in Region 4 ringand averaging 36 points peri-per game. They also had encea very good passing game nd awith sophomore Bryor n toParisien at quarterback, Theand his main receiver sesuc-nior Dalton Poitra. But ughtthey are also very young hesewith 23 of the 31 players idedon their roster sophoth amores or freshmen. d in- St. John opened up on Anyoffense to start the game d beand went three-and-out. oachNight Hawk linebacker Alec Andress had big eticssecond down sack on thethe quarterback to put it isSt. John into a third and Welong, and they could not a ju-gain much on their third fe isdown try. Isaiah Kludt playthen did his magic for way, ome man, eamelop y to evel. r acls. It atch ghth they tball nted yers, best . We back sevnow rs of on to

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Hettinger/Scranton on their first possession as he took a handoff, ran into a pack of players, and somehow bounced out of the pack and headed down the other side of the field for a 35-yard gain that put the Night Hawks at their own fiveyard line. He later scored the first touchdown of the game. On a later possession Kludt broke through the middle of the line and scored from 35 yards out.

St. John got on the board late in the first quarter with help from the Night Hawks. They were forced to punt again on fourth down, but a roughing the kicker penalty on Hettinger/Scranton gave them back the ball, and a few plays later Parisien found Poitra for a 35-yard touchdown pass.

The only score in the second quarter was a 61-yard touchdown pass from Hudson Pierce to Brandon Pierce to put the Night Hawks on top 20-6.

Despite an offensive line averaging around 246 pounds, St. John could not get their running game working, so they started going almost exclusively to the air midway through the second quarter.

On a late drive in the second quarter that was going well for St. John,

Night Hawk Tanner Sanford intercepted a Parisien pass in the end zone with 1:26 remaining before halftime.

Sanford then took the opening kickoff of the second half and returned it 80 yards for a touchdown. Lineman Colbey Steeke got into the scoring column as he caught a pass from Hudson Pierce for the 2-point conversion. That made his day.

After that touchdown, the two teams traded scores as Parisien had three touchdown passes—two to Poitra and one to Kyler McGillis. Hettinger/Scranton had a 5-yard touchdown run

by Hudson Pierce, and Sanford added a 45-yard scoring run of his own with 24 seconds left on the clock.

Devin Faller had a huge defensive effort on one offensive series by St. John in the third quarter, as he sacked Parisien on back-

to-back plays. Seth Olson also recorded a sack on a fourth down play to end a drive by St. John in the final quarter.

There were numerous penalties called on both sides during the game, but it got a little testy in the second half as the St. John coach was called for un-sportsman like conduct, and three more were called on St. John players.

Leading rushers for Hettinger/Scranton were Kludt (14-139), Sanford (13-113), Brandon Pierce (7-52) and Hudson Pierce (5-19).

Hudson Pierce was 4-6 in the passing game, good for 90 yards Hettinger/ Scranton.

Leading rusher for the Woodchucks was Kyler McGillis with 41 yards.

Parisien went 17-36 for 314 yards with four touchdown passes and was intercepted once for St. John.

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By SHELDON CHRISTENSON

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 28-19 on Sunday. In the first quarter, it looked like By Jordan it was going to be a long Wright day for the Vikings, but Teddy Bridgewater and the Vikings defense stepped up, took control and never looked back.

Matthew Stafford and the Lions started the game hot, racking up 160 yards in the first quarter and jumping out to a 14-3 lead. Stafford was able to connect with Calvin Johnson and Eric Ebron for gains of 46 and 55 yards respectively. When the Vikings defense wasn’t giving up big plays through the air, they were allowing Detroit to run the ball five times for 41 yards, which is surprising, considering the Vikings held Detroit to only 38 yards on the ground in their first meeting.

If the first quarter belonged to Detroit, the rest of the game belonged to Minnesota. From the start of the second quarter, until three minutes and 21 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Vikings out gained Detroit 363 yards to 5—yes, you read that correctly. Bridgewater had a tremendous day, completing 25 of 35 passes (71 percent) for 316 yards and two touchdowns. He was one yard short of matching his career high, which he set last year against the Falcons in his first career start.

Adrian Peterson had a health scare, suddenly appearing on the injury report (illness) the day before the game.

However, he was able to play and ran the ball 19 times for 98 yards.

Defensively, the Vikings did a wonderful job of limiting the high powered Detroit offense. Seemingly every defensive player was able to get to Stafford, as the Vikings had six players who combined for seven sacks and 13 quarterback hits. Minnesota also held Detroit to only 77 yards rushing, including a goal line stand in the fourth quarter when Detroit had a first and goal at the Viking’s one yard line. Eric Kendricks had a phenomenal game in his second career start. Kendricks was second on the team with six tackles, and he led the team with two sacks, three quarterback hits and three tackles for a loss.

The game ball for the player of the game could’ve gone to a number of players. Bridgewater had one of the best games of his career, and there were a number of players on the defense who were under consideration.

But this week, and for the second week in a row, the player of the game is Stefon Diggs. Diggs led the offense in targets (9), receptions (6) and yards (108). Through three games, Diggs has 19 catches for 324 yards. Diggs is the first Minnesota rookie to have back to back 100 yard games since Randy Moss in 1998.

This week, the “player who could use the most improvement” will be split between six players. I’m not sure if the blame falls more on Peterson or the offensive line, but the running game is not where it should be.

Peterson had a nice run for 75 yards, yet was caught from behind by a defensive end. Watching that run, it became clear to me that Peterson has lost a step. While the long run was nice to see, Adrian’s other 18 carries only netted 23 yards, good for 1.3 yards per carry. I didn’t see any holes being opened up for Peterson, so I am also putting this on the offensive line. Hopefully the Vikings can get this turned around once John Sullivan comes back.

Looking ahead, the Vikings play the Bears in Chicago next Sunday, November 1. Chicago is currently 2-4 on the season but will be coming off their bye week so this game is not a “gimmie”. In points allowed per game, Chicago is dead last in the league, allowing almost 30 points per game. If Minnesota can contain Matt Forte and put pressure on Jay Cutler, they should be able to walk out of Soldier Field with a win.

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What is Universal Design?

By LINDA BROOKS

For the Pioneer lbrooks@ndsupernet.com Universal Design allows people of all ages, with all types of skill sets and physical challenges to live, work, and interact easily in safe, accessible built spaces. Part of universal design is the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990) which mandates minimum standards for physical accessibility, eliminating physical & cultural barriers in built environments.

Principals for Universal Design (also known as Lifespan Design), from the Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University: 1. Equitable: the design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.

2. Flexible: the design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences.

3. Simple and intuitive: the use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user’s experience,

knowledge, language skills or current concentration level.

4. Perceptible: the design communicates necessary information effectively to the user.

5. Safe: the design minimizes hazards.

6. Physically easy: the design can be used efficiently and comfortably with minimum fatigue.

7. Easy to navigate: appropriate size and space are provided for approach, reach, manipulation and use regardless of the user’s body size, posture or mobility.

In one of my design/ communication classes we were asked to attach different things to our bodies so that we could see what accessing different areas of buildings would be like for people with various challenges. Our choices were a wheelchair, crutches, coke bottle glasses, a blindfold, or Popsicle fingers (you tape Popsicle sticks on your fingers to give the idea of how fingers don’t work for people with arthritis). We teamed up with a partner who took

notes describing our ease or difficulty in maneuvering around campus – we had to open doors, get on and off elevators, take the stairs, and attempt to read signage and we had to do it

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Universal Design, when used well, is a starting point for creating good design that is accessible for the greatest number of users throughout their life spans.

Linda Brooks is owner of Design Consulting and has an Interior Design Degree from NDSU. She lives in Bowman. You can view Linda Brook’s design blog via the Pioneer’s website, bowmanextra.com.

It made me think of Interior Design in a whole new way – one that is more inclusive of all abilities and skill sets.

Universal Design also personalizes the people it serves. It views the person as a noun and the challenge or disability as an adjective. It adapts spaces and products to people as individuals, allowing users to see themselves as capable and independent.

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