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Local ballot measure draws ire Voters hold county weather mod fate in hands

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

One of the most controversial topics, weather modification, has been cast into the limelight since a Scranton farmer and rancher successfully submitted a ballot measure for the Nov. 8 election asking voters whether or not the cloud seeding program in Bowman County should be ended. Since then, the public discourse has shifted to routinely include dis-

cussion on weather modification, which began in the 1960s in Bowman by residents. “After months of research and conversation, I am certain we can survive without weather modification,” said John Palczewski, who amassed the required amount of signatures and submitted the measure for the general election ballot. Palczewski said he’s gotten into some heated discussion since then. He has been met with some stiff opposition, including from fellow

farmers and ranchers who want to see the program continue. But his main goal has already been achieved, he said, as it was to provide the opportunity for residents to decide the issue on the ballot. “Regardless of how the vote goes, we have already won. (But) I have found numerous facts to debunk many of their claims.” The difference in opinions on the program were heard during a special information meeting held late October in Bowman. Darin Langerud, director of the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board, told The Pioneer on Wednesday that he believes the meeting was beneficial. Which way he believes the vot-

ers are leaning, however, Langerud couldn’t say. “A lot of people asked questions, good questions, which seemed like they were already well informed about weather modification,” Langerud said. If voters opt to disband the weather modification program, Langerud said operations would not continue for 2017, though no immediate action would be taken regarding the Bowman weather radar, which has served as a major factor according to some voters who claim the radar would immediately shut down. While that could be true depending on the question of future funding, a time line for that would be unknown.

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BEFORE YOU VOTE HEAR WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY: The Pioneer sits down with the 6 Bowman County Commission candidates

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By BRYCE MARTIN It’s not often that an election in Bowman County is widely contested. That changed when 10 people stepped up and submitted their name onto the ballot for this year’s primary election. But now the margin has been narrowed to six, with only three spots open — two candidates are running for re-election. So the commission will see at least one new face if the incumbents get to keep their chair. With multiple issues facing the county, including higher taxes, lower revenues and decreased oil activity, to name a few, the race for county commissioner has been tight and watched by many. Hear from the six candidates as The Pioneer held a round table discussion Oct. 8 with the six candidates, Chris Johnson, Jerry Jeffers, Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, and Dave Anderson, offering talking points on many pivotal issues affecting the county. Pioneer: The first series of

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Pioneer Editor Bryce Martin, center, held a round table discussion Oct. 8 with the six candidates, Chris Johnson, Jerry Jeffers, Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, and Dave Anderson, offering talking points on many pivotal issues affecting the county. questions relates to policy as one of the main roles of a county commissioner is to create and implement policy. What one part of county government would receive more attention if you were elected? Bruce McLaughlin: I think you need to give your attention to all departments. Jerry Jeffers: That’s an interesting question because I really think that — and I said this at the forum we had — that the county commissioners have done an excellent job. I think if there was anything that may need to be looked at is, as we develop policies for Bowman County, we probably need to go back and revisit them from time to time, see what is on the books and see if some of them need to be taken off. That’s what I would like to do. And get rid of things that aren’t pertinent anymore. Pioneer: So you would like to go, item by item, and perhaps change existing

policies? Jeffers: There have been some standing policies that have been in force for 40 years that haven’t been looked at or haven’t been used and they have taken some of the dollars in the past, that could be spent somewhere else. Pioneer: Such as? Jeffers: There’s a fund that has been set aside for taking care of roads that the county takes care of, the side roads on the county roads. That hasn’t been used a lot. It’s been moved out of that and put back in and things like that. Pine Abrahamson: A couple of years ago, we had sent questionnaires out to people that are in unorganized townships. We had asked if they wanted their road graded. We set up a policy because there was a lot of money being built up in the unorganized fund to grade roads. There aren’t a lot of roads that are county roads so we went into the farmyards, also, if they sent

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the questionnaire back stating that they would like to have it done. That’s where Jerry’s coming from. Jeffers: And part of that is left to the discretionary of the road supervisor. Pioneer: [To Johnson] So we’ll go back to you with the original question: What one thing would receive more attention if you’re elected into office? Johnson: For Bowman County, I think ag is still the backbone. Ag would have to be looked at first then move down the line. I think with oil coming down, I think police are going to deserve a lot of attention, support and help. Pioneer: What specifically in ag? Johnson: Roads. Infrastructure. It brings your crops and livestock to market. It’s the most important in ag. Dave Anderson: I agree. You have to get it from the farm and into town. Abrahamson: Now, we’ve got a process going on right

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now, where Slope County and Bowman County have shared roads. It’s been that way for years. It’s over a handshake. There’s no document out there. It’s part of our job to go in and meet with Slope County and we’re going to have to get it ironed out and down on paper for the new people that come in when we’re not here anymore. Pioneer: Do you think there are a lot of things in the county that are just based on a handshake? Abrahamson: In the 12 years I’ve been here, yes. Pioneer: Is that a good thing? Abrahamson: In the day that they started that, it was plumb fine, they remembered. Today, it seems like things get slipped. Johnson: So it sounds to me that organization is going to be key. We’re in the day and age that it has to be on paper. Pioneer: Are county land

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Bowman-Haley Dam has been cleared of its bluegreen algae advisory from the North Dakota Department of Health. The news comes, however, as the weather gets colder and activity is very limited at Bowman-Haley. Summer fun at the dam was cut short just after Fourth of July when the department issued its advisory. The North Dakota Department of Health and the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Division, rescinded the remaining blue-green algae advisories issued this year around the state. A total of 15 lakes and reservoirs and one river, Des Lacs River, were the subject of advisories. Last year the NDDoH and NDDA issued one advisory which was for Homme Dam. All advisories were issued following monitoring that showed the presence of blue-green algae and very high levels of microcystin in the water. Microcystin is a cyanotoxin caused by blue-green algae. When present in water, cyanotoxins are dangerous for both people and animals, according to the Department of Health. While advisories have been rescinded for all remaining lakes and reservoirs in the state, the department reminds the public that bluegreen algae blooms may still occur on lakes and wetlands in the state.

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use regulations and permitting processes doing enough to assure the public interest? Do you think there’s enough regulation? Braaten: That kind of goes back to the policy part. From what I know, it’s pretty sufficient. McLaughlin: I think we have adequate zoning and permitting regulations. Jeffers: I’ve been on the zoning commission for quite a few years and I’ve been there for two updates of our policies. Every time, you run into something new. We try to get it into zoning ordinances. I think that a lot of activities that are behind us and coming forward are pretty well covered. That’s not to say that there won’t need to be another change before too long. When you get a new industry, there may have to be something changed. But the zoning board does do due diligence for things like that. Then it goes to the commissioners so they know what’s in it. Pioneer: The next few questions have to deal with county taxes and spending. Bowman County recently passed a mill levy increase for the upcoming year. Commissioners stated the reasons being fewer sources of revenue and lower property valuations among other things.

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Do you plan to promote any changes to existing taxes? If so, why and how? Anderson: After this increase, no. I think we’ll see how this goes over and what type of revenue is accumulated and look at the coming year’s budget. Johnson: I was opposed to tax increase. I would never look at tax increases. I think we need to look at our inflated budget because of oil and stuff; we were spending more because we had more. Nothing’s beyond scrutinizing. You have to scrutinize the budget you have before you raise taxes. Why would we even think about doing that right now? We need to cut some things out of the budget. I don’t think anybody’s above that. Jeffers: The state that provides some of the funding for the counties is set up to have some mandates for the counties in order to get anything. It seems as though that raises every year. So the county is almost forced to increase some of their mill levies to get some money. I will say that I’m very proud of all of the entities that they have to fund in the county. Most every one of the entities are nowhere even close to what they could have (in regards to mill levies)… Pioneer: Commissioner Bill Bowman said he could find ways to cut back before raising taxes. When you talk about that they’re kind of at the minimums and with inflated budgets, well he voted against the budget, he didn’t want to pass off the raise but apparently he had an idea where some things could be cut. Do you think cuts should be considered before even thinking of raising taxes? McLaughlin: That’s an easy statement to say when leaving office. From what

I’ve been told, most cut budgets by five percent or more. We need to realize for many years that our taxes were kept lower from coal and oil taxes. So you need to either raise taxes or cut services. Anderson: Mandates kind of dictate what you’re going to need. You’ve got to look at your expenditure budget, what everything’s going to cost. Jeffers: It’s not a popularity contest when you have to raise taxes. I don’t care if you raise them 1 percent or 20 percent. Braaten: Part of the reason they go up, in my opinion, is that they were too low to begin with. You get only get so low on your mills. Jeffers: I think Chris is right, there probably needs to be cleaning up of some agencies. Most are going to be told, no, they can’t have that. I don’t like an increase more than anybody else. Pioneer: This next series of questions relates to budgeting as the second most important role of a commissioner is to construct, approve and implement a budget. Should any part of the county budget be shielded from cuts? And if so, which area? Jeffers: We’ve talked earlier about infrastructure. Certainly the road and bridge fund has to be protected if we’re going to keep the county mobile. That’s a big priority. No. 2 in my mind would be social services. We have gotten ourselves, due to federal and state actions, in a situation where social services is a very big entity and we’ll have to protect. Braaten: The state is still talking about taking that over. Abrahamson: Which would be a horrible thing. The state takes it over and they move it to seven region-

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al areas so the services will stop here and get transferred up to Dickinson, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Fargo, Minot. That will be horrible for this county. Pioneer: Is there anyway that the commission can put together a contingency plan if that does happen? Abrahamson: We won’t have much choice in the matter. Johnson: We’ve got one of the best social services in the state, I believe. And police is going to be a big one. I think with everything down right now, I think you’re going to see some crime rates go up. If you don’t keep the police strong here, we’re going to be in trouble. Braaten: The roads are important. You’ve got to have at least 10 mills on for that. And we’ve never been over 10 mills for road and bridge. It’s been a minimum all along. The fund is really large and the local taxpayers pay very little of it. Pioneer: What about the converse. Would you be for raising taxes if it meant we could keep our existing services? Abrahamson: If you can name one business that things do not go up in, I’d love to hear it. You’re a farmer. Things go up. You work on the wind towers; your parts go up. You work at the paper; your costs will go up. Our job is to keep it as low as we can. Pioneer: If there were new resources for funding made available, what one area of county services do you feel most needs additional resources? Jeffers: I think you could ask that question in a lot of surrounding counties and the answer would come quickly. But if you had a need revenue source, it would probably behoove us to split it amongst all entities rather than pick out any one. I don’t see any one thing that’s lagging that should have a pile of money thrown at it. Anderson: [To Braaten] When was the last time (county employees) have had a wage increase? Abrahamson: For the 2016 budget they had a raise, and in 2015, I think. Jeffers: They’re technically getting another one for next year, aren’t they? Technically because you’re paying more for their insurance. McLaughlin: At the present time I feel if we had new resources available, I would say lower taxes some and put some away for the future. Pioneer: According to data from the North Dakota Association of Counties, the Bowman County Commission is one of the highest paid in the state. Would you be willing to take a pay cut and/or reduce or eliminate commissioner benefits to avoid raising the mill levy? Johnson: Absolutely. McLaughlin: Well the department heads we told to cut budgets, so maybe the commissioners should too. I also think that the commissioners should only get paid for the meetings that they attend. Braaten: You’re looking at me. [Laughs] I would go along with it if it was the wish of the whole commission. I don’t think we’re overpaid. Anderson: I don’t know what the salary is or what the benefits are. Braaten: There’s a lot more that goes into that job than people realize. Johnson: I think anytime you’re going into public service, you shouldn’t be doing it for the pay or benefits. We’re going to serve the people. Jeffers: I guess if it come down to having to ask our patrons to pay a bunch more taxes, I think it would certainly be proper to take a cut if you could. Pioneer: This next question relates to management as county commissioners are also responsible for the county’s workforce. When managing public agencies, is it better to have more employees at a modest wage or few employees at a wage high enough to attract qual-

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ity applicants? Johnson: I think anytime you can pay a little more and have quality employees educated in that field, that’s the way you go. If that’s not available, then you might have to hire two, three people for one position. But you try to fill that position with one really qualified person. Braaten: The employees we have now are very good at what they do, especially the department heads. Most of them have a lot of experience and that makes a difference. Jeffers: Some of these positions are kind of put in place due to timeliness, if we’re talking roads. Sometimes they have to have people that can do that now. If you cut down the number of employees, maybe they won’t get it done timely. Pioneer: Would citizens get more effective services at a better rate if more functions of the county were outsourced to private providers? Abrahamson: In some cases I believe, yes. In some, no. Pioneer: [To Abrahamson] Does the county utilize a lot of that? Abrahamson: The county does use a lot of outsourcing. Braaten: For hauling gravel and blading roads. Even mowing ditches we’ve hired people to do that. Johnson: I think in critical areas where you can’t hire a contractor, especially when oil field’s busy or whatever; I don’t think you can rely on them. Anderson: They’re working on a deadline as well as anybody. Pioneer: Do you think it’s important for the county to stay local when looking for outside contractors or other services when possible? Anderson: I think so. Local resident, taxpaying, plus they probably have people hired in the county that also pay taxes. Pioneer: Would it be the same answer if a local entity had a higher price than someone outside the county? Abrahamson: That happens quite a bit when you have a road bid. Your local people might be within hundreds of dollars, but on that instance, if the guy from Bismarck comes in, you have to take his bid. Most generally we don’t have contractors come in from out of the area as contract work. Jeffers: As a private citizen, I can hire anybody from any-

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where I want to, but when you’re dealing with public monies, you have to be looking for the lowest bid and that doesn’t always happen to be the local guy. Pioneer: The final series of questions are just in general. Weather modification is a large component to this county’s farmers and ranchers. It will be up to the voters to decide if weather modification continues in Bowman County, but I’d like to get your feelings on the weather modification program? Abrahamson: They get a mill to do their job, too. Either to suppress hail or increase rain. I think they screwed up years ago when they called it rain enhancement. I don’t know if they do a good job of enhancing the rain. They’re talking 2 to 4 percent, that’s hard to measure. As far as hail suppression, I think they’ve done a decent job of it when they can do it. Anderson: I agree. Our farm has always been in favor of it. Braaten: If you go by the statistics and data that they show, it works. As far as hail suppression, I think it probably works. The rain enhancement part, I don’t know if I’m sold on that part of it. But I don’t know what it would be like to be without it. Johnson: Does it keep

pushing the weather farther and farther? I’ve never had hail damage on my vehicle, so I guess I’m happy with that, but as far as it’s making it drier, I don’t think the statistics show that. Jeffers: In 40 years since I started farming, I can site many, many times that we would have hailed out without the airplanes. From that standpoint, I’m in favor of them. McLaughlin: I think they do a good job on hail, but I also think if they could go farther west, like they used to, it would be better. I remember older people talking about not being able to buy hail insurance. I also remember older people talking about how dry it was in the dirty 30s and they were not using weather modification then. Pioneer: And the last question: Per guidelines set forth by the North Dakota Open Records Act, it is considered unethical for commissioners to meet, with a quorum, outside of a public meeting and discuss county business. However, certain current county commissioners have been seen meeting together in public locations. Whether they are discussing business or not, do you feel this is an ethical violation of public transparency? Johnson: I think you toe a fine line there being a coun-

ty commissioner. If they are having closed meetings, that’s definitely unethical. You’ve got to stick by the rules. Public meetings, there’s no question there. Jeffers: If you’re looking for it, you can probably see two of us together often. Are they discussing county business? They’re well aware of this thing; they don’t do anything to change policy if they talk amongst themselves. Pioneer: What the state’s Open Records Act says is that you are to discuss all matters during a public meeting, that’s the time and place to discuss it. Anderson: Any decisions or discussions should be held at your meeting. Open door meetings. We’ve got to remember to bring up the subject but leave it at that. It’s to be decided as a board. Braaten: It’s a small community and sometimes you’re going to be at the same place, if you’re not discussing business and making decisions, I guess I don’t see anything wrong with it. Pioneer: Do you there’s a perception, however, that you are? People don’t know what you are discussing. Braaten: [Laughs] Well, then, I don’t know. Jeffers: I may be naïve but I don’t think there are people in Bowman County looking for that. If there was a super infraction that got done

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Bowman County Pioneer Kevin Dvorak, president and CEO of the North Dakota Community Foundation located out of Bismarck, presented two grant checks in Bowman last Thursday to Southwest Healthcare Services and Rural Women in America. He was accompanied by John Heinen of Dickinson and Sheila Palczewski of Bowman. Southwest Healthcare Services received $2,061 to be put towards new CPR manikins. Emily Halleen, a squad leader for the Bowman Am-

(left) Kevin Dvorak, left, and Sheila Palczewski present a grant check to Southwest Healthcare representatives Lisa Knopp, Emily Halleen, Sasha Ruggles and Jason Anderson. (right) Sheila Palczewski, left, and Kevin Dvorak present a grant check to Camie Janikowski of Rural Women in America. bulance, said eight adult

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manikins and eight infant manikins will be purchased with the grant money. Halleen stated the updated manikins will be equipped with feedback devices such as lights to indicate whether or not compressions are done deep enough or fast enough which is invaluable

during training. Rural Women in America was the recipient of a $1,500 grant. Camie Janikowski, a committee member of RWA, said the money will go towards securing speakers and the Pay It Forward project for the 2017 confer-

ence to be held in early October. Janikowski informed Dvorak that Rural Women held a conference last month for 420 women from a 200-mile radius. NDCF reviewed and discussed 142 grant applications received in September and rewarded $168,928

in grants from its Statewide Needs (Unrestricted) Fund to 41 organizations across the state. Palczewski is serving her third year as a NDCF board member. She stated it’s fun and challenging choosing recipients as there is always more money requested than what the board can give. “Keep applying and keep requesting,” Palczewski stated. “We also have a local community foundation established that people don’t know about. Spread the word.” Bowman is home to one of 63 local community foundations around the state that work under the umbrella of NDCF. Any donations made to the Bowman Community Foundation will be kept locally. For information on how to donate or request funds, contact Teran Doerr or Ron Palczewski.

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Seven elementary students were recognized by school staff for going above and beyond in academics, behavior or going the extra mile to help keep the school campus clean during the first quarter of school. Hadley Headley, Madison Rodriguez, Sage Lecoe, Cutter Ouradnik, Sophia Headley, Marcelo Torres and Addilynn VanDaele were the notable achievement award winners for the quarter and will continue to show their Bulldog pride with the new shirt they received.

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man Area Chamber of Commerce; Bowman Chiropractic Clinic, PC; Bowman County Development Corp.; Bowman Glass; Dakota Community Bank; Dakota Western Bank; Dakota Western Insurance; Flower Nook; Flowers & Cappuccino by Lasting Visions; Investment Centers of America Inc, Casey Hande ; Morland Financial Services; Nodak Mutual Insurance; North Winds Lodge; Pioneer Financial Center; Sandi Tivis, Bowman County Auditor; Southwest Abstract; Southwest Healthcare Services Clinic; Southwest Healthcare Services Hospital; Southwest Healthcare Services Long Term Care; Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; Tri State Chiropractic Center; Tot-Lot Daycare; Wells Fargo; Western Frontier Insurance. The funds raised for September were donated to the Giving Tree. The Giving Tree helps those in need in our Bowman/Slope Community at Christmas time and throughout the year with gifts of food and household items. If you would like to donate items, make a cash donation to the Giving Tree or volunteer to help with the project, call (701)5233285 or Edna Paulson at (701)574-3128. Jean’s Day monies are collected on the last Friday of each month and a different charity is donated to each month. Next month’s charity is the Bowman Lions. If your business is interested in participating in Jean’s Day, please contact the Chamber office 523-5880 or chamber@bowmannd.com.

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1. Crooked Creek 53 2. The ACEs 52 3. S&S Farms 34 November 4, 2016 Weekly Bowling Scores Week 7 Week 8 High Scratch Game: High Scratch Game: 1. Tony Pierce 234 1. Josh Buchmann 242 2. Ron Braaten 212 2. Bob Osendorf 240 3. Ron Kraulik 205 3. Andrew Bagley 225 High Scratch Series: High Scratch Series: 1. Ron Kraulik 568 1. Bob Osendorf 632 2. Wesley Schwarzwalter 554 2. Tony Pierce 593 3. Ron Braaten 549 3. Andrew Bagley 574 Team Standings: Team Standings: 1. Crooked Creek 53 1. Crooked Creek 71 2. The ACEs 52 2. The ACEs 69.5 3. S&S Farms 34 3. S&S Farms 53.5 Week 8 High Scratch Game: 1. Josh Buchmann 242 2. Bob Osendorf 240 3. Andrew Bagley 225 High Scratch Series: Your Feedback Matters Tell us about your experience. Confidential surveys 1. Bob Osendorf 632 conducted by HealthStream. You may be contacted by a 2. Tony Pierce 593 professional interviewer via email or phone following 3. Andrew Bagley 574 a visit at one of our WRHS clinics or upon discharge from our hospital. Please take the time to share Team Standings: your feedback about your experiences at our facilities. 1. Crooked Creek 71 Your opinion matters to us. HealthStream patient caller ID number displayed 615-846-8410. *Cell phone 2. The ACEs 69.5 caller ID display may vary by carrier. 3. S&S Farms 53.5

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(Above) Scranton students were acknowledged in October for the character attribute of “Effort,” giving your best in everything you choose to do; trying without giving up or giving in; making the most of every opportunity. The winners include the following students: (Bottom row) Madison Wilson (7th), Samantha Oase (8th), Brady Dillon (9th), Maxwell Titus (10th). Back row left to right: Calli Anderson (11th), Taylor Hestekin (12th).

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Remember to vote for Dave Anderson for Bowman County Commissioner on November 8th!

Living with Diabetes A series of group education sessions scheduled with Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs): “Counting Carbohydrates” on Mon., Nov. 14 presented by Linda Nudell. “All About Diabetes” on Mon., Nov. 28 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.

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OPINION

Your community’s views We want to hear from you. Send your Letters to the Editor via email to bmartin@countrymedia.net.

Live, love, learn

Zipped lipped

Is it just me, or have you noticed people are really tight lipped lately? I wish I was more like Mike Rowe or Tomi Lahren who aren’t afraid to speak their minds and get paid generously to do so. Mike Rowe’s “The Way I Heard It” is often By LORI SOLA compared to Paul Bowman County Pioneer Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story.” His stories are captivating (so are his mother’s) and informative. He doesn’t seem to shy away from answering people’s questions no matter what the topic is, but he does it in a mild-mannered way. He is passionate in sharing that a four-year degree is NOT the only pathway to success and has a foundation that “rewards people with a passion to get trained for skilled jobs that actually exist.” Tomi Lahren, however, is quite the spitfire with her “Final Thoughts” calling people out and sharing her political views. I haven’t seen this 24-year-old’s one-hour show (did you know she’s originally from Rapid City?), but catch her on facebook. Sometimes my jaw drops at her boldness. I’m often left thinking, “whoa.” She’s bold. She’s brash. She sticks up for America. I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of the death threats she receives, but to share opinions without fretting what the outcome will be would be nice to say the least. So let’s give it a test drive… This whole election process has been a doozy. I’ve known from the beginning who I wanted to vote for for president and governor and am looking forward to what businesspeople, not lifelong politicians, can do for our country and state. I find it interesting after over six years of living here, people are finally talking (just a wee bit) about weather modification. As a farmer’s daughter, I grew up without this “tool” and have had lots of questions. I’m not one to ask questions to the very people who get paid to provide such service, but search for those who can try to explain the science behind it; how climate change affects the severity of storms; and just how effective this service is. I’m just glad to see it’s on the ballot. You don’t need to be a farmer to have a concern about what’s going on overhead and it’s probably what will drive voters to the booth this year. Farming leads me to the pipeline. I don’t claim to know the ins and outs of this issue either, but I do know private property means no trespassing and the pipeline itself isn’t a new concept…even when water is involved. In a few days we get an opportunity to honor veterans, albeit a day early. Once again, I’ll be pulling my son out of class so he can attend the Veterans Day program at school at 11 a.m. on Nov. 10. I believe it’s important for him to see our local veterans, listen to what the speaker (who happens to be a classmate’s Dad) has to say, and take a moment to thank them for their service. I hope to see many of you there, too. Like many, I am always excited for new businesses to come to town. I admit I’m not the greatest shopper, especially now when I’m trying to buy less stuff and be happy with the things already I own. But a consumer of alcohol I’m not. I know. I’m in the minority. As I look for more family-friendly things to do, I don’t like when alcohol gets in the mix. I’ve never been comfortable around Kids see 900,000 adults consume Yes, everyit.day some barrels ofalcohol oil are and have the notion that there’s no fun unless alcohol is involved. produced by North Dakota’s 9,000-plus wells. That’s They lookthan forward to the day they are legal and to join in, but in the more Alaska, more than California, more meantime findIt’s theachallenge of sneaking into their lives than Oklahoma. figure surpassed by theitnumber concept as old as time, but oneare I wish had offascinating. eyeballs on A our state’s newspapers. Estimates stricter consequences. that more than 475,000 readers are looking In this healthy driven lifestyle we seem to be in the through a newspaper. Ready for the slick midst of…gadgets keeping track of all sorts of things part? Most readers have two (steps, calories, sleep, reminding useyes. to beThat active), cleansmeans there are more than 950,000 es, working out, diets, etc., etc., maybe there should be eyeballs scanning the pagesthat of North a setting in these electrical gadgets keep track of finest dailies and weeklies. smoking,Dakota’s alcohol consumption, swearing, bullying, lying and so forth and so on and we’ll see just how balanced our lives truly are. In the end, it’s about the almighty dollar. Sad, but true. We all need to make a living, but there many choices to make along the way. I’m doing some soul searching and I hope you are too.

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L ETTERS TO THE E DITOR A couple more thoughts

A couple things stated in a letter last week that I feel need a more thoroughly consideration before voting this upcoming week. While the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board (NDARB) funds $14,000 for the 4 months of Radar operations during the Cloud Modification Project (CMP) here in Bowman County, to state the additional funding needed for those 4 months of operation would be unquestionably met should there not be a CMP here, is a pretty bold statement toward voters to take to the ballot. I don’t think there is any argument that the 24/7, 12 month operation of NDARB’s Radar is nothing less than a valuable asset to our county and surrounding areas. But the fact is there is NO requirement for NDARB to continue allowing the operation of their Radar period, if they didn’t have project operations here in Bowman County. Ask yourself if it were your asset, currently estimated system replacement cost of $1 Million, and your operations were voted out in Bowman County, would you continue to allow use of your valuable equipment, or remove it for your own use elsewhere? Bowman County has approved a budget of $93,000 for next year’s 90 day Weather Modification Program. As I stated earlier Bowman County sees a returned direct economic impact of approximately $44,672

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from this same program. Fact - seeing an approximate 48 percent direct return of moneys spent by the County on this project returning to our area in support of businesses, residents, and recreation is quite good for a 90 day project. There still seems to be some confusion out there as to the different entities involved in the Cloud Modification Program. NDARB and Weather Modification Inc. (WMI) are not the same entities. NDARB operates the Cloud Modification Program via personnel located in Bismarck, with a Meteorologist, an Intern Meteorologist, and two UND intern copilots on site here in Bowman. Weather Modification Inc. contracts to NDARB providing weather modification equipped aircraft and weather modification trained pilots for each project aircraft. NDARB has a daily web briefing between the Meteorologist in Bismarck and Meteorologists and pilots at each project site. They discuss previous day’s weather and project operations as well as current days forecast. The local project Meteorologist tells the contracted WMI pilots when to launch, when to conduct seeding, and when to return to airport. This Meteorologist relies on his observation of the approaching weather system via Radar, and their own visual observations, along with real time pilot reported observations of updrafts, upper cloud formation etc. A popular misconception when people are viewing the radar, they see the tracking of the project aircraft’s entire flight and immediately assume that it has seeded the entire time. This 2016 project season, while aircraft were airborne, they only burned their cans or flares 48.5 percent of that flight time. The additional flight time is reporting pilot’s view of weather progression and staging as changes occur. Unfortunately not many people have come to the airport to learn about the project operations but still have strong opinions about the program. The meteorologists on site are more than happy to explain operations and allow access to see operations while they are in progress, without disrupting communications between them and the aircraft. I have found it educational and interesting to watch an approaching storm and listen to the meteorologists and pilots discuss the operations and view the real

time changes, and hear the volunteer reported rain fall/ hail results as they come in. For everyone that is against this project and haven’t stopped to see operations and ask their questions, I’d like them to think back on some July-August trip somewhere that didn’t have a weather modification project and explain how a storm only rained a little in this spot, dumped a mile away and in another mile was completely dry and how a neighboring town in storm’s path didn’t have a drop if there were no aircraft “chasing the rain away.” Vote NO next week to make sure we KEEP our Weather Modification Project and Weather Radar here in Bowman County. Brent Kline, Bottom Line Aviation (Bowman Regional Airport)

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Vote no on No .4

Vote no on Measure 4. Here’s why… First, a little history. I have worked a number of legislative sessions up until 2007 when I stopped working full-time and went half-time. During that session time I learned that once any money, from whatever source, goes into the general fund for the state, and it does not have an iron clad, signed in blood, “deal with the devil” contract on where this money is going to go and be used for, it is up for grabs. That means lawmakers can put any and all money in the general fund for the state, anywhere their little hearts desire. So, as Measure 4 reads, it is not mandated to any specific cause or service. If it passes the opponents are right, seventy million bucks a year will go to whatever lawmakers want, and in my opinion, it is usually places that does not benefit anyone in the state but the lawmakers making the decisions. Don’t forget to vote Nov. 8. Chuck Stebbins, Bowman

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Vote no on No. 3

On Nov. 8, voters will decide whether numerous lengthy changes are made to the North Dakota Constitution through Measure 3, also known as “Marsy’s Law.” We urge a “NO” vote on this

measure. Marsy’s Law is the pet cause of a California billionaire who paid for signature gathers to get his measure on our November ballot. This man’s cause is to get his deceased sister’s name enacted into state constitutions. This man is now paying for slickly produced mailers, and radio and TV ads that are solely designed to play on voter emotions. The same type of ads are running in every state this California based measure is on the ballot, and they are all very misleading. Former North Dakota Attorney General and retired district judge Robert Wefald describes Measure 3 as the “nickname” amendment and has stated that amending our Constitution for this billionaire’s personal cause creates bad constitutional law. Measure 3 represents an abuse of our initiated measure process. As intended, the requirement to gather thousands of signatures to get on the ballot is meant to show there is a worthy grassroots cause to vote on. Paying for signatures negates that purpose. In addition, our forefathers called conventions to enact or significantly amend our Constitution. Those conventions involved debate and thoughtful deliberation over each proposed provision. That hasn’t occurred with Measure 3, despite its 23 new paragraphs it proposes for our Constitution. North Dakota already has eighteen enumerated victim rights in state law – including the right to get restitution ordered from offenders, the right to notice of court and parole hearings, the right to input in sentencing, the right to be present during court hearings, the right to be free from harassment or intimidation, and the right to have their concerns considered in bond or parole hearings. If Measure 3 passes, the complete lack of thought or debate put into the wording of the provisions will result in a diversion of resources from victims of serious crimes, and bog down court proceedings with unfunded constitutional mandates that serve no legitimate end. The State Office of Management and Budget estimates the costs of implementing Measure 3 to be nearly $4 million a biennium. Since there is no funding provision in the measure, that cost will be either placed on taxpayers or services for victims of serious crimes will have to be cut.

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Jerry West, 79

Jerry West was born April 26, 1937, in Rhame, and completed his journey in this life on Oct. 23, 2016, in Green Valley, Ariz. Jerry grew up in Bowman with his parents, Ted and Mary West, and eight siblings. In 1955, he joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany until 1957. Following his Army service, he earned a bachelor’s degree in social science education from Dickinson State College. While at Dickinson State, he met and married Anne Koch Dvarishkis. Fol-

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West lowing college, Jerry taught high school social studies and coached basketball in Glen Ullin. During his years

teaching, Jerry and Anne, and their four children – Don, Maurya, Wade and Allison — enjoyed the summer months in Cooke City, Mont., near Yellowstone National Park, where he and Anne owned and operated the Ma Perkins Café. After his years as a teacher, Jerry and his family moved to Bowman where Jerry worked in sales for the Nordberg Chevrolet car dealership. During this time he and Anne also owned and operated the Gateway Restaurant. Upon retirement, Jerry and Anne moved to Green

Valley, Ariz., where he continued to enjoy a lifelong passion of playing golf with his buddies and brothers. One of his favorite experiences in life was playing the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia with his brother, Ken West. In addition to his fondness for golf, Jerry was an avid reader of history, a lover of travel, and an enthusiastic fan of Ernest Tubb music. Throughout his life, Jerry was known as a great conversationalist with a winning sense of humor, a welcoming and generous person, an affectionate family man, and a caring

friend. Jerry is survived by his wife, Anne, his children Don (Tien), Maurya (Don), Wade, and Allison, his grandchildren Peter, Anna and Emma, and a close niece Jennifer, who spent summers with the family. He is mourned by his brothers Tyrone (Linda), Ken, Ron (Theresa), Clifford (Glenna), sister Cindy and numerous nieces and nephews, along with members of the Koch family. Jerry was predeceased by his parents, to whom he was a devoted son, and his brother, Russell, and sisters Mary La-

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Vonne and Janice. Jerry will be remembered during an 8 a.m. Nov. 11 Mass at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Green Valley, Ariz. There will also be a celebration of his life for family and friends at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Canoa Hills Social Center in Green Valley, Arizona. Interment will be at a later date in Bowman. In lieu of flowers, Jerry’s family suggests donations to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a local food bank, or making a visit to someone who is ill or lonely.

Pastor’s Corner

‘Buzzing around’ in the great cloud of witnesses

A couple of weeks ago, Michelle and I had a very nice visit from her brother and his wife, who live in Missouri. We don’t get to see them very often because of the “tyranny of distance,” so it’s always nice when we can spend time together. But I have to tell you, my brother-in-law has an eccentric hobby: he is what is called an entomophagy enthusiast. That’s a big word that means he likes to collect and eat bugs! And he brought along his collection of edible delicacies from the insect world to show a group of homeschooling students here in the area.

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Because of its harm to victims of serious crimes and other flaws, Measure 3 is opposed by the Council on Abused Women’s Services (CAWS), the North Dakota Victim’s Assistance Association, the North Dakota Women’s Network, the North Dakota Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association, and the North Dakota State’s Attorneys’ Association. Stephanie Pretzer, Bowman County State’s Attorney

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Answers to the ‘anti’s’ wild claims

In a “Cold Hard Facts” missive from John Palczewski in the last Pioneer, there were several glaring unsourced inaccuracies and misleading statements presented about Weather Modification. If someone wants to make a credible point for or against Hail Suppression and present information as fact, they must provide a source of their information. Otherwise, anyone can make an erroneous or misleading statement and not be bothered by the truth. The citizens should be afforded the opportunity to view the source and decide for themselves whether the statement is a whopper. It’s just part of being responsible. In response to my question to Hans Ahlness, of Weather Modification, Inc. (the contractor), about what would happen to the aircraft and radar if Weather Modification was abolished or suspended for a short period of time. Hans Ahlness replied, “I am sure we would sell at least one and likely both D(istrict) 1 planes. Those wouldn’t be replaceable economically and so if the project revived there, it would cause a change in the aircraft type

One of the topics that came up while my brother-in-law was here was the last great locust plague of 1875. The sky literally turned black as the locusts

completely blocked out the noonday sun. And then they swarmed on every living thing, devouring fields of grain and clothing on people and even fence posts! Thankfully, locusts are now extinct here in North America. But it got me to thinking the other day about a phrase we see in the Bible: “A great cloud of witnesses.” (Hebrews 12:1) What is the great cloud of witnesses? Well, it’s not locusts, or grasshoppers, or even clouds of dust that filled the skies in the “Dirty Thirties!” It refers to those people mentioned in the

chapter right before that phrase (Hebrews 11). It’s those people of faith down through the generations. It’s those men and women who, through their faith in God, gave us a wonderful example and legacy of faith! Essentially, their example paved the way of our faith development. I’ll bet that if I were to ask a group of people how they came to faith in Jesus Christ, many would say it began with some influential adult in their lives: a parent or a pastor, a friend or a co-worker. Someone told them about the grace of Jesus and lived it out in such an attractive way that

mix for the whole project. Fewer but more expensive planes like King Airs. D(istrict) 1 is getting the best deal they’ll ever get right now. I don’t know why the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board would continue running the radar except maybe for research reasons, unseeded to compare to D2 seeded storms. Keith Kempenich seemed to think that the funding would be no problem for the state to pick up but I don’t think that’s a sure thing nowadays. If you’re responding to the guy who thinks “just stop for 2 years to see if there’s a difference “, (that is) not enough time to tell, of course.“ (Hans Ahlness, WMI, email to Bart Fisher, 10/30/16) So, according to Hans, 1). the current aircraft dedicated to District 1 would likely be sold and if a project were to be started up again, it would

cost us far more to put aircraft back at the airport. 2). the likelihood of continued radar services is far from reality. 3). a two year suspension is not enough time to tell if there is a difference. John Palczewski mentioned in his letter to the Editor that $93,000.00 was budgeted by Bowman County for Hail Suppression services. That sounds pretty expensive doesn’t it? Let’s break it down to something we can handle. In 2012 in Bowman County there were 730,327 acres of land in farms. (www.agcensus.usda.gov) It maybe a little different in 2016, but it’s close enough for the order of magnitude we’re looking at. That amounts to $0.127 per acre or 12.7 cents per acre. On a daily basis, it costs Bowman County $0.001415 per day for 90 days to have a program that reduces hail damage by 45

percent to crops, homes, vehicles, grass and outbuildings and to provide local weather radar. That’s .1415 cents per day to save millions of dollars of damage. (Paul Mielke, CSU, Paul Smith, SDSM&T, NDARB, et al). That’s not a bad deal. Less than a quarter of a

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• Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ludlow, LCMC Sunday - Adult Bible Study at 3:45 p.m. and worship at 3 p.m., followed by potluck fellowship. Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time • Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Rhame 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship 11:00 a.m. – Worship

• Bowman United Methodist Pastor Ron Olson (70l) 523-5492 www.bowmanumc.org Sunday School for all ages: 9 a.m. Worship Service: 10:10 a.m. Wednesday night activities: Beginning @ 6 p.m. • Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen (406) 234-4572; www.

those in the past who have influenced us in our faith walk, and those of us who are still influencing others! Yes! We have the potential to be just as impactful as those great clouds of buzzing locusts of 1875 (WOW ) but in a very different, constructive way, as we buzz around in that “great cloud of witnesses” who share the love of Jesus and serve Him with joy! Ron Olson serves as pastor of the Bowman United Methodist Church.

Thank You

We would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who helped to make our annual soup supper a huge success. We appreciate your generosity and support. Ludlow Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

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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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they then called on Jesus for themselves, and He gave them new life! On Monday evening, we saw the trick-or-treaters out in their cute (mostly!) Halloween costumes, and we probably gave them some candy. But did you know that Halloween started as “All Hallowed Eve”, or “All Saints’ Eve”? It is a time when many faith traditions celebrate that “great cloud of witnesses:” those believers who have gone before us and those who are still here;

breakforthbiblechurch.com Bible Study meets every Wednesday night at Bowman County Public Library from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Catholic Churches: St. Charles of Bowman; St. Mary’s of Marmarth; St. Mel’s of Rhame Saturday Mass - 4 p.m. Bowman; 6 p.m. Marmarth. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 a.m. Bowman. Weekday Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., Thur., Fri. Bowman - 10 a.m. Wed. at Sunset Home • Bowman Lutheran Church 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship & Sunday School 2nd Wed., 9:00 a.m. – Women’s Bible study Every Wed., 12:00 p.m. – Sack lunch Bible study: Genesis • First Lutheran Church, Rhame 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship • Lebanon Lutheran Church, Amidon June 5, July 17 - 6:00 p.m. Worship; All other Sundays in June and July – 10:00 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship, 11:00 a.m. Worship • Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services • Mound Church North of Rhame, Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service. Weather permitting • Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Wiggins 11 a.m. worship • Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass; 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass • Scranton Lutheran Parish Nov. 6: 8 a.m. Haley Service; 9:30 a.m. Peace Service Nov. 9: 3:45 p.m. Confirmation; 5 p.m. Sonday School • Seventh Day Adventist Pastor David Moench Saturdays - 9:30a.m. Sabbath School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church service

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penny. Reread Brent Kline’s analysis of economic benefits of the program. (Brent Kline, FBO, letter, 10/28/16 BC Pioneer) Why wouldn’t you spend 13 pennies per acre to gain over $88,000 in additional benefits? “We spend half of what Bowman County’s share is directly on gas, rent, food, MX etc., the rest of the benefit is gravy.” (Hans Ahlness, WMI, email to Bart Fisher, 10/30/16) According to www. Weather.com, South Dakota is in the top ten states with highest hail

The Bowman County Pioneer losses. It has no weather mod program. North Dakota is nowhere close to that infamous list. There are townships in Harding County, South Dakota with hail insurance premiums as high as 18 percent to 48 percent. (Great American Insurance Co., NAU) Farmers in Harding County have stopped buying hail insurance because it’s just too high. Compare that to Bowman County at 8-13 percent with the exception of Haley Township ( John Palczewski, letter, BC Pioneer 10/28/16). Bowman County does have a program. I’d like to see the source that John Palczewski

used to state that “Bowman County’s hail insurance premiums have dropped nearly 50 percent, but so has nearly every county across North Dakota(…) You and I know Bowman County’s statistics in this regard; it’s been proven (see above reference), but “nearly every county in North Dakota”? Show me the source. We have many tools to use in Agricultural Risk Management. ARM is part of farming, ranching and owning exposed property. Banks often require some type of risk management before signing off on operating capital. We can use hail insurance, more dura-

CHRIS JOHNSON For Bowman County Commission

“I want to bring Bowman County’s Progressive Past to a Promising Future” •Local business owner •Member of Bowman Parks and Rec Board •Wind Tech at Cedar Hills Wind Farm in Rhame, ND Throughout the campaign season I want to earn your support. I will listen to you and answer your calls. I would appreciate your vote on June 14th! NOV. 8TH!

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ble crops, spreading vulnerable crops over a larger enterprise area (avoiding all eggs in one basket so to speak), reducing input costs and the best, most logical, and cheapest tool, HAIL SUPPRESSION. Why wouldn’t you spend 13 pennies per acre to save millions? That, my friends, is Risk Management. John Palczewski states he would rather not have scientific theories try to win the battle with Mother Nature. ( John Palczewski, letter, BC Pioneer 10/28/16) Science has gone head to head with Mother Nature many times. Do you use fertilizer? Roundup Ready crop seed? Cattle vaccines? Chemicals to control noxious weeds? High tech insulation in your winter boots? If you don’t, you should. You should know better, if not, tackle Mother Nature barefoot. Vote NO to keep Weather Modification in Bowman County. Why wouldn’t you spend 13 pennies per acre to save millions? Bart Fisher, Bowman

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From the weather mod authority As Nov. 8 draws near and the election is upon us, there have been some interesting Letters to the Editor about the Weather Modification issue in regard to the upcoming decision to abolish it or continue with the program. We feel there are some topics that need clarification. First, we want to discuss the status of the radar. The Atmospheric Resource

Board owns the radar system. If the Weather Modification program is voted out, the radar could be moved to a new location if ARB desires to. This would leave Bowman County in a void for alerts to threatening weather. To purchase a radar system to replace the current one, would cost nearly a million dollars. The expense is not likely to be accepted by Bowman County and the surrounding counties that are currently paying the cost of the radar for the months that the Weather Modification is not operating. Secondly, Bowman County and the adjacent townships in Slope County that are active in the program receive 50 percent of the funding from the State of North Dakota and 50 percent from the county or townships. If weather modification is abolished, those funds will be used elsewhere and it would be virtually impossible to restart a program in the future. It is also true that Bowman County has the highest hail insurance premiums in the state. This is due to the fact that we are in a severe hail area. However, there has been a 50 percent decrease in premiums since the inception of Weather Modification. The opposition states that premiums are not based on claims. If the area receives numerous hailstorms over the next few years, there is no doubt premiums will increase drastically with each significant hailstorm. Another opposition wrote about their personal encounter with the radar. They state that, “the system changes from red to green as it moves closer to Bowman due to the planes flying and seeding.” By looking at the radar, without fully understanding how the radar system operates, a person would see this.

When the cloud system is further out, the radar is able to see the whole system. As the cloud moves closer to Bowman (radar location), the image becomes distorted due to the scope of the radar staying fixed while reading a moving object. If one would watch the system move away from the radar, the exact opposite image will be produced. The storm will appear to move from green to red since the radar can see more of the storm system. It is amazing how in the last few years, with above average rainfall and exceptional crops, weather modification was in effect but received little or no credit. However, once a dry year occurs weather modification is to blame. If one recalls last winter, there was very little snow, which resulted in drier conditions. This is a weather pattern our area is currently dealing with that will hopefully be short lived. The Weather Modification program is a huge benefit to the cities and county in reducing crop and property damage due to hailstorms. We will vote NO on this issue so that Weather Modification continues in 
Bowman County. Fifty-five years of data by scientific research, far outweighs a few “Eyes to the Sky” during random storms. Remember to Vote “NO” to keep the Weather Modification program and the Weather Radar active in Bowman County. Wayne Mrnak, president, Bowman County Weather Modification Authority (Supported by fellow members and residents: Ryan Brewer, David Stebbins, Donny Burke, Ryan Brooks, Thomas Burke, Dean Pearson, Dan Powell, Tom Powell, Rob Narum, Chad Miller, Bobb Brewer, Wade Schaaf, and Wes Andrews)

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for mayor on the ballot. There were three residents running for 2 alderman positions and there should have been a mayor position on the ballot with Robb Pierce running for mayor, unopposed. Kari talked to Stephanie at the NDLC and was told that we have 2 options. 1) The city can hold a special election for the mayor position. 2) Five Special Meetings can be held to eventually have Robb Pierce back in as mayor. The city council elected to hold the special meetings, at their regular council meeting on July 11th, 2016. EllDean Maychrzak made a motion to declare the mayor postion, for the City of Scranton, vacant, John Truetken second, roll call vote: Truetken yes, Sanford yes, Maychrzak yes, MC. ADJOURN: John Truetken made a motion to adjourn at 7:01 pm, EllDean Maychrzak second, roll call vote: Truetken yes, Maychrzak yes, Sanford yes, MC.

CALL TO ORDER: The Scranton City Council met on Thursday, September 15th, 2016, at Scranton City Hall. John Truetken called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. In attendance were Aldermen: John Truetken and Jason Anderson. MAYOR NOT ON BALLOT: John Truetken made a motion to appoint Brent Sanford to the vacant Alderman position, Jason Anderson second, roll call vote: Truetken yes, Anderson yes, MC. ADJOURN: John Truetken made a motion to adjourn at 7:14 pm, Jason Anderson second, roll call vote: Truetken yes, Anderson yes, MC.

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EMPLOYMENT EL-VU MOTEL is hiring for part time management. Saturday 6 am through late Tuesday night, every other week. Must have previous management experience and the ability to stay over night for the entire 4 days. Pay is based on experience. Pick up an application and submit resume to EL-VU MOTEL 409 Hwy 85 So. Bowman, ND 58623. (ev 11/11)

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STATEWIDE HELP WANTED NAPOLEON CARE CENTER immediate opening for Director of Food and Nutrition Services. Must have certification or willing to obtain certification for Dietary Manager. Excellent pay and benefit package. Please contact Richard Regner, Administrator, 701-754-2381 or send resume: PO Box 90, Napoleon, ND 58561. Napoleon Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and provider. HELP WANTED: STEELE COUNTY, ND is hiring for a Road Department Supervisor. This is a Full Time position with a full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, paid leave and paid holidays. Experience preferred. Submit a resume and application by Oct 28th 2016 to Steele County Auditor PO BOX 275 Finley ND 58230. Steele County is an EOE. RAILROAD VEGETATION CONTROL: Full-time traveling opportunity, 60-80 hours/week, $12-$15/hour starting, meal allowance, paid lodging & benefit package. RAW, Inc. in Cooperstown, ND – 888.700.0292 | www.rawapplicators.com | info@ rawapplicators.com

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2016 (LSS HOUSING PROJECTS) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the City Commission of the City of Bowman, North Dakota (the “City”) will meet at City Hall, 101 First Street Northeast, Bowman, North Dakota, at or after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, to hold a public hearing on the proposal of Lutheran Social Services Housing, Inc., a North Dakota nonprofit corporation and an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Corporation”), that the City of Hettinger, North Dakota (the “Issuer”) assist in refinancing various projects pursuant to the Municipal Industrial Development Act of 1955, Chapter 40-57, North Dakota Century Code, as amended (the “Act”), by the issuance of a Revenue Note, Series 2016 (LSS Housing Projects), in a total principal amount not to exceed $6,750,000 (the “Note”). The proceeds of the Note will refinance and prepay indebtedness originally issued to finance the following newly constructed projects (the “Projects”): (i) 24 twin-home units constructed on abandoned city-owned land adjacent to Fifth Street and Sixth Street Southeast in the City of Watford City, North Dakota, and owned by LSS Housing Watford City, LLC; (ii) A 24-unit multifamily facility and functionally related facilities located at 105-13th Street South in the City of Hettinger, North Dakota and owned by LSS Housing Hettinger, LLC; (iii) A 20-unit multifamily housing facility and related and subordinated facilities therefor, constructed on abandoned city-owned land located at 12 First Street Southeast in the City of Parshall, North Dakota and owned by LSS Housing Parshall, LLC; (iv) A 17-unit multifamily housing facility located at the site of a vacant hospital building at 502 Third Street Southeast in the City of Stanley, North Dakota and owned by LSS Housing Stanley, LLC; (v) 12 townhome units located at 502 Jeanette Avenue in the City of Belfield, North Dakota, and owned by LSS Housing Belfield, LLC; and (vi) 26 accessible housing units centered on three stories and located at 14 Third Avenue Southeast in the City, and owned by LSS Housing Bowman, LLC. The Corporation is the sole member of each of the above-mentioned limited liability companies, all of which are referred to as the “Borrowers.” The Note, if and when issued, will not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City or the Issuer, and such obligations will not be a charge against the general credit or taxing powers of the City or the Issuer, but will be payable from sums to be paid by the Borrowers to a participating lender or lenders pursuant to one or more revenue agreements. No holder of the Note shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the City or the Issuer to pay debt service on the Note, nor to enforce payment against any property of the City or the Issuer. At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the City Commission of the City will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposal. Written comments will be considered if submitted to the City Auditor at City Hall, 101 First Street Northeast, Bowman, North Dakota, 58623, on or before the date of the public hearing. The Corporation is engaged in supporting the continued vitality of North Dakota communities by owning and operating housing and providing housing-related services, and competitors are notified of that fact pursuant to the Act. Published in the Bowman County Pioneer November 4th, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING-MAYOR NOT ON BALLOT-7/13/2016

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CALL TO ORDER: The Scranton City Council met on Wednesday, July 13th, 2016, at Scranton City Hall. Brent Sanford called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were Aldermen: John Truetken, Brent Sanford, EllDean Maychrzak. MAYOR NOT ON BALLOT: On June 14th, 2016, at the Primary Election at the Community Center, Kari Ruggles neglected to have Robb Pierce running

Respectfully Submitted, Kari Ruggles, City Auditor Published in the Bowman County Pioneer November 4th, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING-MAYOR NOT ON BALLOT-7/28/2016 CALL TO ORDER: The Scranton City Council met on Thursday, July 28th, 2016, at Scranton City Hall. Brent Sanford called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were Aldermen: John Truetken, Brent Sanford, EllDean Maychrzak, Jason Anderson. MAYOR NOT ON BALLOT: John Truetken made a motion to nominate Alderman Brent Sanford to the mayor position, EllDean Maychrzak second, roll call vote: Anderson yes, Truetken yes, Maychrzak yes, MC. ADJOURN: EllDean Maychrzak made a motion to adjourn at 7:01 pm, Jason Anderson second, roll call vote: Truetken yes, Maychrzak yes, Anderson yes, MC. Respectfully Submitted, Kari Ruggles, City Auditor Published in the Bowman County Pioneer November 4th, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING-MAYOR NOT ON BALLOT-8/15/2016 CALL TO ORDER: The Scranton City Council met on Monday, August 15th, 2016, at Scranton City Hall. Brent Sanford called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were Mayor: Brent Sanford; Aldermen: John Truetken and EllDean Maychrzak. MAYOR NOT ON BALLOT: John Truetken made a motion to accept the resignation of Brent Sanford from the Mayor position for the City of Scranton, EllDean Maychrzak second, roll call vote: Maychrzak yes, Truetken yes, MC. EllDean Maychrzak made a motion to appoint Robb Pierce to the vacant Alderman position for The City of Scranton, John Truetken second, roll call vote: Truetken yes, Maychrzak yes, MC. ADJOURN: EllDean Maychrzak made a motion to adjourn at 7:08 pm, John Truetken second, roll call vote: Truetken yes, Maychrzak yes, MC. Respectfully Submitted, Kari Ruggles, City Auditor Published in the Bowman County Pioneer November 4th, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING-MAYOR NOT ON BALLOT-8/31/2016 CALL TO ORDER: The Scranton City Council met on Wednesday, August 31th, 2016, at Scranton City Hall. EllDean Maychrzak called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. In attendance were Aldermen: John Truetken, EllDean Maychrzak and Jason Anderson. MAYOR NOT ON BALLOT: John Truetken made a motion to appoint Alderman Robb Pierce to the newly vacant Mayor position, Jason Anderson second, roll call vote: Truetken yes, Anderson yes, Maychrzak yes, MC. ADJOURN: John Truetken made a motion to adjourn at 7:14 pm, Jason Anderson second, roll call vote: Truetken yes, Maychrzak yes, Anderson yes, MC. Respectfully Submitted, Kari Ruggles, City Auditor Published in the Bowman County Pioneer November 4th, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING-MAYOR NOT ON BALLOT-9/15/2016

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Respectfully Submitted, Kari Ruggles, City Auditor Published in the Bowman County Pioneer November 4th, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER: The Scranton City Council met Monday, September 12th, 2016, at Scranton City Hall. EllDean Maychrzak called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. In attendance were Aldermen: EllDean Maychrzak, Jason Anderson, John Truetken; Auditor: Kari Ruggles; Visitors: Kenzie Robertson, Brent Sanford, John Pretzer. READING OF THE MINUTES: Jason Anderson made a motion to approve the August minutes, John Truetken second, roll call vote, MC. AGENDA APPROVAL: John Truetken made a motion to approve the agenda for September, Jason Anderson second, roll call vote, MC. FINANCIAL REPORTS: Jason Anderson made a motion to approve the financial reports for September 8th, 2016 with a balance for the city of $1,764,890.04 & the Parkboard General Fund of $19,898.98 & Improvement Fund of $6,806.13, EllDean Maychrzak second, roll call vote, MC. BILLS PRESENTED: EllDean Maychrzak made a motion to pay all bills presented for August, Jason Anderson second, roll call vote, MC. AUDITOR/PARKBOARD REPORT: Tony has looked into repairing the sprinkler system at the park and will check into replacing it also. Kari contacted a nursery to set up a consultation regarding trees for the park. PWS REPORT: Nothing major to report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Kenzie Robertson and Deon Stockert attended the meeting to report on the Surge Fund Street Project. Rob Pierce joined the meeting via telephone. Jason Anderson made a motion to approve payment for the Contractor’s Application For Payment No. 2 payable to Bituminous Paving in the amount of $513,689.44, John Truetken second, roll call vote: Anderson yes, Truetken yes, Maychrzak yes, MC. Both Surge Fund projects, Streets & Sewer, have been completed. Discussion was held regarding the cost of the available lots in the North Butte Addition. It was the decision of the council that the lots should be made as affordable as possible for prospective buyers. John Truetken made a motion to charge $12,000.00 per city owned lot in the North Butte Addition, Jason Anderson second, roll call vote: Truetken yes, Anderson yes, Maychrzak yes, MC. This cost is to help defray the expenses that were incurred by the city for sewer, water & streets. John Truetken made a motion to finance the city owned lots in the North Butte Addition, to prospective buyers, for 20 years at 0% interest, Jason Anderson second, roll call vote: Truetken yes, Maychrzak yes, Anderson yes, MC. John Truetken made a motion to reimburse Joe Tysver $6,580.73 for the difference in the cost of lot 6 that he purchased compared to the current cost of the lots, Jason Anderson second, roll call vote: Maychrzak yes, Truetken yes, Anderson yes, MC. NEW BUSINESS: Jason Anderson made a motion to approve an Off Premise Liquor Application from the Buffalo Creek for the NRA Banquet to be held at the Community Center on October 7, 2016, John Truetken second, roll call vote, MC. John Truetken made a motion to approve an Off Premise Liquor Application from the Buffalo Creek for the Anderson wedding reception to be held at the Community Center on September 17, 2016, Jason Anderson second, roll call vote, MC. John Truetken made a motion to approve a Raffle Permit Application from the Scranton American Legion, Jason Anderson second, roll call vote, MC. Jason Anderson made a motion to approve a Raffle Permit Application from the Scranton Fire Dept., John Truetken second, roll call vote, MC. The preliminary budget was discussed. John Truetken made a motion to approve the 2017 Preliminary Budget, Jason Anderson second, roll call vote, MC. ADJOURN: Jason Anderson made a motion to adjourn at 9:30 pm, John Truetken second, roll call vote, MC. The next city council meeting is scheduled for October 10th, 2016.

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and wash clothes, toothpaste and toothbrushes, combs, underwear and socks, t-shirts, small toys, color and picture books, crayons, pencils, hair clips, toy jewelry, and/or money for postage ($7 per box). It is also possible for you to pack a shoebox and drop at the Long Term Care facility by November 10th. A drop box is at the main entrance of SW Healthcare Services Long Term Care. The residents will begin packing the boxes (boy or girl age groups of 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14) November 10th. If you have questions or need more information contact Deb Patterson at the Long Term Care, 5233214. You may also go to the website to learn more about this project at https://www. samaritanspurse.org/whatwe-do/operation-chr istmas-child/. Please keep in mind the items will be packed in shoeboxes and then shipped, so please no perishable foods; liquids or lotions; breakable items such as snow globes, glass containers or aerosol cans. Our thanks in advance for giving an extraordinary gift this year to a child in need of joy and hope. Thank you also for allowing our residents the happiness of being a part of this worthwhile project which they couldn't do without community support.

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