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Police suspend enforcement of city ordinances, chief says

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Several residents living on First Street Northwest in Bowman have been forced to live by a home that, in their opinion, is willfully violating city cleanup ordinances and continues to be a nuisance.

It has been three years and the city has not taken action, according to the

residents.

Their hope Tuesday was that the city commission would hear their pleas and put the wheels in motion to rectify the situation.

What came from it, instead, was a relatively heated exchange between the city’s municipal judge and police chief, who surprisingly announced that the police department has suspended enforcement of some local ordinances.

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Jonathan Jahner of Bowman expresses frustration during city meeting. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

than and Jennifer Jahner, Bob and Brenda Morland,

Doug and Darcy McGee and Tom Lockert attended

the Bowman City Commission’s regular meeting Tuesday to inform the commissioners how the situation has remained unchecked.

Commission President Lyn James requested an open dialogue, asking for input from Drew Henderson, Bowman’s municipal

judge, and Chuck Headley, chief of police.

Jonathan Jahner told commissioners that the residence in question, located on the 900 block on First Avenue Northwest, was overpopulated with vehicles, with Lockert adding that as many as 10 vehicles were spotted on the property at once. Some of those vehicles are inoperable and often parked on

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Police respond to elderly man’s safety scare

Feature film begins shooting on location in Bowman

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Local police say they are certain that there is no immediate threat to the public following an incident last week when an elderly man was discovered needing medical assistance at his Bowman apartment.

Emergency crews responded to a medical call Sept. 30 at the Sunny Apartments in Bowman after a 90-year-old tenant was discovered by a caretaker to be in a confused state, according to police.

The man, Joe Bagley of Bowman, was transported to Southwest Healthcare Services after the call was received at 8:55 a.m., then airlifted to a hospital in Bismarck, Bowman Police Chief Chuck Headley confirmed Tuesday.

It was found that Bagley had a bleed on his brain, though he was conscious when emergency professionals arrived on the scene.

As of Tuesday, the man’s condition has improved.

A brain hemorrhage, or bleeding, is a type of stroke caused by an artery in the brain bursting and causing localized bleeding in the surrounding tissues, according to the American Medical Association. This bleeding kills brain cells.

What caused the bleed on Bagley’s brain is still unclear to police.

Conflicting reports from individuals in the community suggested Bagely had been burglarized and physically assaulted by unknown assailants, though Headley could neither officially confirm nor deny

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Bowman County was named one of the Top 5 locations in North Dakota for pheasant hunting, according to the North Dakota Bureau of Tourism.

Specifically, the best area in the county to nab those pesky yet sought-after birds is in Scranton.

According to a recent report by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, pheasant counts in the region saw a 34 percent increase in 2014, which was about 30 percent more than 2013.

The Scranton area is vastly populated with the ring-neck variety of both males, with the more colorful feathers, and females, typically light brown in color, often seen gathering along the highway and rural roads surrounding the city. While they occasionally present a hazard for highway drivers as they try to dodge the birds, the large amount means a good hunting trip for others.

Throughout the state, the numbers of pheasants has been on the rise for the last two hunting seasons.

Statistics by the game and fish department indicated more than 78,000 hunters—up 2 percent— bagged 587,000 pheasants—up 31

A member of the film crew for “Valley of the Bones” helps prepare one of the film’s sets prior to shooting in an alleyway to the west side of Bowman Sales. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net “Some things are better left buried.”

That’s the curiosity-rousing tagline for the upcoming drama-thriller, “Valley of Bones,” which began filming this week in southwestern North Dakota.

Crews for the upcoming feature film have called Bowman home for the past week as they scouted and prepared filming locations in Bowman, Amidon and Marmarth. Groups of them have been seen walking city streets and patronizing local restaurants and bars.

Jon Wanzek of Fargo, the film’s producer, told the Pioneer that a ranch he owns in Amidon will also serve as one of the filming locations, in addition to a couple properties owned by Bowman Sales and Service.

Wanzek was on the set in Bowman on Monday while crews readied filming equipment to shoot a sequence of the film in an alley west of Bowman Sales and Service. Passersby were eager to get a look

Crews begin the setup of a set in Bowman.

(Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer) at the Los Angeles crew and several cast members as an action scene, depicting the beating of a man, was being filmed.

Wanzek was also billed as developing the film’s story.

“Valley of Bones” will be directed by Dan Glaser, a native of Fargo. Glaser also wrote the movie’s script, along with Richard M. Lewis and Steven Molony.

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Second quarter taxable sales, purchases slowing Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger released this week the 2015 second quarter taxable sales and purchases report, and it reflects a slowdown in activity for some industry sectors. Taxable sales and purchases were $5.901 billion for April, May and June of 2015, a drop of 16.07 percent over those months in 2014.

“The state has experienced a decline in oil exploration activity due to the low oil prices,” stated Rauschenberger. “We anticipated that the second quarter taxable sales and purchases would be reflective of the decrease in activity.”

Rauschenberger went on to point out that taxable sales and purchases are still strong and reflect a significant amount of economic activity in the state.

North Dakota has experienced exponential growth in taxable sales and purchases for the past several years.

When viewed with a longer-term perspective, second quarter 2015 taxable sales and purchases are still over 70 percent higher than the second quarter of 2010.

Tax-filing extension expires Oct. 15 The Internal Revenue Service urged taxpayers whose tax-filing extension runs out on Oct. 15 to double check their returns for often-overlooked tax benefits and then file their returns electronically using IRS e-file or the Free File system.

About a quarter of the 13 million taxpayers who requested an automatic six-month extension this year have yet to file. Although Oct. 15 is the last day for most people, some still have more time, including members of the military and others serving in combat zone localities who typically have until at least 180 days after they leave the combat zone to both file returns and pay any taxes due.

“If you still need to file, don’t forget that you can still file electronically through October 15,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “Many people may not realize they may be eligible to use Free File available on IRS.gov/freefile. Free File is free tax software that takes the guesswork out of return preparation.

Even if you’re filing in the final days, filing electronically remains easy, safe and the most accurate way to file your taxes.”

UPCOMING EVENTS Oct. 9 Rhame Community Club Chinese Auction — At the Waterhole Bar starting at 7 p.m.

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Oct. 10 Bowman Seventh-Day Adventist Church - John Bradshaw, “The War Behind All Wars” (DVD Presentation) United Bucking Horse Association World Finals — 6:30 p.m. at the All Seasons Event Center in Bowman

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Oct. 11 Bethany Lutheran Church Fall Dinner — 11 a.m. service with dinner to follow, 11 miles south of Rhame

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Oct. 21 Bowman County Rural Ambulance District Open House — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Oct. 23 Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Banquet — Social Hour: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Welcome: 6:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:30 p.m.

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Nov. 15 Save the Date: School of Promise Auction — Lunch beginning at 11 and auction to follow (around noon).

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FILM FROM PAGE 1 In the film, actress Autumn Reeser plays Anna, an ex-convict paleontologist who seeks to restart her career at an historic dig in the harsh tundra of the Badlands, only to be thrown into the looming violence of the Bakken oil boom, according to IMDB. com.

Reeser has appeared in many films and television shows, including CBS’s “Hawaii Five-O,” HBO’s “Entourage,” and starred as Taylor Townsend on FOX’s “The O.C.” Reeser’s co-stars include Brandon Heitkamp, Alexandra Billings and Muse Watson.

Crews working at one of the filming locations in Bowman this week. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

MAN FROM PAGE 1 that claim’s validity.

He indicated there was no sign of forced entry into Bagley’s apartment, though it appeared disheveled. Items of value had obviously been overlooked, which led police to believe there was no robbery. Headley also said that Bagley didn’t “necessarily” appear to have been assaulted.

A plausible reason for Bagley’s state, as Headley

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the street. There is also various debris littered throughout the home’s side and rear property. It’s more than just an eyesore; it’s a safety hazard, according to Jahner.

It was also said that a man sits in one of the vehicles at the property nearly all day and night, on a regular basis.

“He’s sitting in his vehicle all day, right outside my home,” Jennifer Jahner confirmed.

Darcy McGee echoed Jahner’s complaint.

“I’ve gotten up at two in the morning to let the dogs out and I can see him sitting there. … When you have someone watching you—he’s right across the street from us—it’s creepy after a while,” McGee said.

Their chief complaint was that the nuisances have been occurring for the last three years and despite numerous complaints to police, the problem persists.

“I’ve talked to Chuck (Headley), but then nothing gets done,” Jonathan Jahner told the room.

Headley voiced his own frustration on the matter in a larger context.

He claimed that after his department contacted multiple homeowners in the city with related ordinance violations, the nuisance still existed after giving them ample time to correct the situation and the owners were cited into municipal court.

That was the case for

explained, could have been the result of a fall. There was no evidence of blunt force or external ligatures.

Headley said until Bagley could be interviewed, nothing could be confirmed either way. Scenarios couldn’t entirely be ruled out until then and the investigation is still technically open.

“Whenever there’s a suspicion of foul play, we’ll investigate to the best of our abilities to find out if (it) was actual,” he said.

Bowman Officers Larry Fischer and Ross Dannhoff spoke with Bagley’s neigh-

bors, bystanders and Bowman Ambulance staff that had responded to the scene. Headley was out of the state at the time of the incident.

On Monday, the chief met with Bagley’s family members, who had also heard some of the rumors.

Headley is waiting for medical reports from Bagley’s doctors in hopes they will provide more insight into the incident. “(We) chased down all possibilities or leads that would show this to be something of that nature,” Headley said. “At this

point in time, there’s really nothing.”

Because a Bowman officer was unavailable to interview Bagley in Bismarck, an investigator with the N.D. Bureau of Criminal Investigation was requested to speak with him.

Headley was very confident that there is no present threat to the public.

Still, he recommended that the public maintain good safety practices, such as keeping their homes locked and checking who’s at their door before answering.

several properties earlier this year. But the problem, as he explained, was that the cases were not being heard in court.

“I know we still have cases pending that were referred in June,” Headley told commissioners.

He noted at least five cases that had not yet been acted upon.

Until the police department sees action on those cases, Headley said they have suspended enforcement of similar city ordinances.

Henderson disputed Headley’s comment, explaining that the properties Headley mentioned had already been addressed in his courtroom.

Those property owners were given 60 days to comply with the ordinance and all but one has already done so.

“Am I satisfied? Yes,” Henderson said. As far as still pending, there is only one case, he added.

But Henderson admitted that he is more lenient because he often knows the people personally.

“Does that mean I don’t think anything should be done? No.” Henderson’s resolution concerning the property on First Street was to have the homeowner cited into court.

“And then it just builds back up again,” McGee commented.

Headley said he had already examined the First Street property. In the past the homeowner had been contacted and it was cleaned up, but the nuisance returned only a short while later.

But Headley continued,

claiming that Henderson’s idea of compliance does not follow suit with the ordinance’s writing.

“The ordinances are clearly written,” Headley explained. Referring to vehicles, simply mowing around a vehicle does not remedy the problem, he said.

James interrupted, asking the two to focus solely on the First Street property and the concerns at hand.

Headley said he would contact the homeowner Wednesday; Henderson said he could hear the case in municipal court as early as Oct. 13.

Jonathan Jahner wasn’t happy with the outcome, however.

“I hear a whole lot of vagueness. I hear ‘some’ improvement, I hear ‘some’ time … this is not going to take ‘some’ improvement,” he said firmly as he handed Henderson photos of the property. “It’s been three

years and I’m sick of it.”

Headley indicated that the property could face fines as high as $500 and could be fined each day that the violation continues, per the existing ordinance. “That gives the city some weight to be able to enforce this,” Headley said. The fines, however, are ultimately up to the court.

The chief said the same problem where people would pay the fine but the violation continued occurred under previous municipal judges.

James asked for reassurance from Henderson and Headley that the matter would be taken care of, noting to the residents that it was out of the city’s hands and that the matter could only be referred to the police and municipal court.

“I’m guessing you’ll all be back if it’s not (resolved), right? And rightfully so,” James said to the concerned residents.

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Rowdy Levi and Ryder McCrea McGee Sons of Meryl and Stacy McGee There will be a “gift drop off” baby shower at Bowman City Hall for these little cowboys that arrived too early.

The twins are still in the hospital and won’t be home for a while, but that won’t stop us from welcoming them into the world by showering them with gifts!

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Please drop off gifts or cards by October 16th at 12:00 noon at Bowman City Hall and they will be delivered to them at the McGee Ranch. Late gifts will still be accepted, but delivered at a later time.

Rowdy Levi McGee is 3 lbs. 9 oz. and 16 1/2” long Ryder McCrea McGee is 4 lbs. 13 oz. and 17” long

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percent.

Two years ago, those numbers stood at 76,000 and 447,000, respectively.

“The last two years of fairly mild winters and good weather during nesting season has bumped up recruitment and the number of birds in the fall has noticeably improved,” said Stan Kohn, Game and Fish upland game management supervisor. “That could mean a better harvest this fall over last year as well.”

But those harvesting most of the pheasants in the Bowman County region were nonresidents, totalling about 11 percent. Hettinger was at the top of that list, with 25.7 of its hunters coming from another city or state.

The statistics presented by the department were determined by a mail-in survey of resident and nonresident hunters.

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Conference encourages women to be fearless up, trust your gut (which comes directly from her Voice coach Adam Levine) even if it’s not the most popular choice; be kind and stay involved in the community; and take time to actually be proud of yourself.

After encouraging all women to define fearless for themselves and step over the line of fear, Kat entertained the crowd motivating them through song.

By LORI SOLA For the Pioneer

Rain, wind and cold temps did not dampen the spirits of the 400 women as they gathered for the 13th annual Rural Women in America conference in Bowman on Saturday.

The Four Seasons Pavilion was decorated in a black and white chevron pattern with bright pops of color that greeted the ladies the moment they stepped in the door. Lime green, hot pink, turquoise, purple, yellow, etc., were a feast for the eyes as they roamed the room before resting on the stunning black candle centerpieces dripping with crystals. The RWA Committee outdid themselves again.

Coffee, shopping, and eallylots of visiting filled the registration time as the lan of-dies eagerly anticipated a e today filled with a variety of Bis-speakers who all touched gatoron the conference theme, u of“Fearless.” The three main ationspeakers, Holly Hoffpeakman, Tasha Schuh and Kat Perkins captivated the onfi-audience as they allowed pres-a peek into their own inblic.dividual experiences that ndedrequired them to be fearntainless in order to accomplish suchtheir dreams. omes who’s Holly Hoffman: Nevan-er Give Up Holly Hoffman, of Eureka, S.D., started the morning out with a ray of sunshine with her energetic presentation, “Never Give Up.” She shared how a positive attitude helped her through life and led her to a fourth place finish on CBS’s Survivor Nicaragua.

Holly’s six words of survival easily translate into six words of becoming fearless: faith, attitude, determination, confidence, desire and perseverance.

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending,” Holly stated.

After Holly decided to apply for Survivor, she deleted the first voice mail thinking it was a joke.

Then the second call came.

Before she knew it, she was one of 20 contestants picked from 100,000 applicants. She overcame many fears, realizing the importance of taking on an opportunity instead of jumping to a negative conclusion.

At one point, Holly was ready to quit Survivor Nicaragua. Instead, after a few encouraging words from a fellow tribe member, she became the last person of her tribe. She

Holly Hoffman on stage during the Rural Women in America conference, held Oct. 3 in Bowman. (Photo by Lori Sola/Pioneer) became the last woman in the game. One might be disappointed in falling short of the finale, but Holly countered and said, “I wasn’t one day short, I was 38 days long.”

“We all need strength from other people, especially us women,” she said.

Holly lost 22 pounds; was gone from home for 49 days; ate a quarter of a cup of rice a day, but hearing the words of her son saying, “I’m proud of you, mom” meant more to her than a million dollars she admitted.

Today, Holly packs a punch with many one liners of motivation such as “a setback is a setup for a comeback” and concluded by saying, “Never give up.

Take control of your life.”

Tasha Schuh ~ Little is Huge Tasha Schuh of Wisconsin didn’t beat around the bush. She immediately talked about her mode of transportation…the Lamborghini of wheelchairs… that can take her from 0-6 mph. Tasha also shared a couple of perks of being in a wheelchair stating, “My shoes never get old! They all look brand new.” She also pointed out that when she attends sold out events like Rural Women in America, she doesn’t have to worry about finding a chair because she already has one.

Her humor, quick wit and outgoing personality quickly puts the crowd at ease, but her confidence and positive perspective was learned during a long

hard road.

“I’ve accomplished more sitting in this wheelchair than I ever thought I would walking,” she said.

Just one month before her 17th birthday, Tasha innocently took one step backward on a theatre stage to move out of the way. What she did not know was that the trap door behind her had been opened. She fell 16 feet to the basement floor, landing on the back of her head.

Tasha never lost consciousness. She remembers everything. And when she heard the words “you will never walk again,” she admitted she wanted to die. “What purpose would there be for someone like me?”

A few days later, she needed to be resuscitated; she had a 108-degree fever; her heart rate was double or triple what it should have been; and was in a coma for eight days.

Then she woke up.

“I must be here for a purpose,” Tasha said. “I must be here for a reason.”

When she learned how close she was to death, Tasha said, “I change my mind. I want to live. I just needed a little change of perspective.”

Tasha is paralyzed from the chest down. She can move her arms, but not her fingers. “I needed to stop focusing on what I lost, but start focusing on what I have.” Soon she would learn that “little is huge.”

The simple fact that she

could move her wrists was huge. Her wrist movement alone would help her gain independence. Through various modes of technology and gadgets, Tasha overcame many obstacles and learned to feed herself, write, type, put on makeup, drive, live by herself and in the process earned two college degrees.

“I am living proof!” she exclaimed. “The impossible is possible!”

Appreciating the little things in life, Tasha enjoys being a wife, looks forward to starting a family, finds fulfillment in public speaking and enjoys singing.

Her fearless attitude opened a whole new life for Tasha, and as she sang a song from the Wizard of Oz, she ended with the question “why oh why can’t I?” Kat Perkins: Fearless Scranton hometown girl Kat Perkins loves the word “fearless,” but it took a five-year-old to show her the way.

Growing up in a musical family, Kat has been performing since she was “yay high.” All that changed when a cyst on her vocal chord the size of her pinky nail stole her voice. She had to have surgery.

Her other passion, young adults and children, led her to be a nanny to five children. During this time, Kat had speech therapy and vocal therapy. Once she began to sing again she felt compelled to give back so she started singing for the troops overseas.

During a layover in Amsterdam, there happened to be a piano in the airport.

It took a little coaxing, but soon she was singing “Someone Like You” by Adele. A recording of that performance was posted on YouTube and caught the attention of the producers from NBC’s reality show The Voice. But Kat almost deleted the email.

Instead of jumping at the opportunity, doubt set in. “It was out of my comfort zone,” Kat said.

Luckily, the five-yearold girl she was caring for asked, “Well, Kat, why wouldn’t you?” The children she was caring for soon became her number one cheerleaders and the reason she went to audition for The Voice.

“Emma was teaching me the word fearless,” Kat said. After some thought, she realized she used to be fearless, but somewhere along the way she had forgotten what that word felt like. “Everything you every want is on the other side of fear. You just need to take that step.”

Kat shared three tips to being fearless: Never give

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Rounding Out the Day In between the main speakers, a variety of presentations were made: *Windie Lazenko, founder and CEO of 4her, talked about the crisis of human trafficking. Please see separate story for more details. *Kim McMurry, an image consultant from Reflecting Radiance, encouraged women to dress fearlessly by giving tips on how to dress for your specific coloring and body type. *Jennifer Wade, owner of Prairie Fitness, gave tips on how to sneak in little exercises throughout the day and reminded everyone to set aside 30 minutes a day to exercise…that’s just 2 percent of your day! *A style show featured the new fall fashions from the downtown Bowman businesses Dale’s Clothing, GG’s, and Ricochet. *Bailey Peterson sang a song to bless the noon meal prepared by Krugers Kitchen and served by the local FFA kids. The ladies were treated to caprese salad, Italian beef patties with balsamic cream sauce, baby baker potatoes, breadstick and gelato for dessert. *NDSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Tom Kalb’s humorous delivery of landscaping for winter interest had the audience laughing and learning at the same time.

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Southwest Healthcare Services will be offering two Wednesday evening clinics, October 7th and 14th from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

These two evenings we will be offering: • Flu Vaccination Shots or Nasal Spray (no appointment needed)* • Free Breast Exams with • Dr. Tomboilian, Patricia Gilbert, PA-C or Chris Peterson, FNP • Screening Mammograms* • DEXA Bone Density Screening* *Egg-free vaccinations available. *Patients with any doctor’s orders for these screenings can also make appointments.

Southwest Healthcare Services will also be offering a reduced rate on mammograms and a free breast exam for the entire month of October. To make an appointment, call Southwest Medical Clinic at (701) 523-3226.

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4 | Friday, October 9, 2015 Elliot, an in-training service dog, takes a quick rest while visiting students in Bowman. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

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Service dogs help those suffering with disabilities Most people are aware that a dog can serve as much more than simply a household pet. There are Seeing Eye dogs that assist the blind, rescue canines that help in emergencies and drug-sniffing dogs trained to help law enforcement.

But a more specialized example is a service dog trained to help those struggling with physical and mental conditions, such as PTSD, posttraumatic stress disorder.

Rhame Mayor Jeremiah Erickson is one of many veterans nationwide that uses a service dog to help with symptoms of his PTSD. His Labrador, named Ida, is always by his side. When memories of his past military service comes back to haunt him, or he becomes overwhelmed in a noisy, bustling crowd, Ida serves as a comfort to ease his anxiety.

Shelley Nannenga, development director with Service Dogs for America, is very familiar with Erickson’s beloved companion, Ida. Nannenga often travels around the state making presentations about service dogs and the nonprofit she represents. Ida, who at the time needed to be socialized, accompanied her during a presentation at the Minot Zoo a few

years ago.

As she was detailing for the crowd one of the organization’s new programs that utilizes courthouse dogs—primarily to comfort children that have been sexually abused— Nannenga became overly emotional. “(Ida) came up to me and did exactly what she was supposed to do. She put her soft, little paws on my chest and started to lick my face,” she said.

“And then she made me cry more,” she added with a laugh. “It was a lovely moment.”

Located in Jud, a small North Dakota town south of Jamestown, Service Dogs of America has been working for the past 26 years to pair specialized service dogs with individuals possessing various afflictions.

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization trains its service dogs in four disci-

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plines, to assist those with mobility issues, medical issues such as epileptic and diabetic seizures, for facilities such a courthouses and prisons, and for people suffering from PTSD. Dogs that are found to be receptive, but don’t necessarily fit into one of the categories, are placed in hospitals, nursing homes, or daycares, wherever a kind, helpful dog is needed.

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Nannenga spent several days touring Bowman County beginning Oct. 4 with her borrowed companion, a one-and-a-halfyear-old golden Labrador named Elliot. She spent time leading Elliot around to local businesses and schools to promote awareness of the program and to offer specific tips when encountering somebody with a service dog.

Elliot is a service dog in training. That means he’s not quite ready to be welcomed by a full-time life partner, as Nannenga called them, and his trip to southwestern North Dakota marked the first time he had been out in public since he was a puppy.

Elliot experienced sights, sounds and smells that he had never before encountered. While the two were at Flowers & Cappuccino by Lasting Visions in Bowman, the dog was nearly overwhelmed by the sounds of multiple conversations, brewing coffee and constant com-

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Shelley Nannenga, development director with Service Dogs for America, gets a smooch from service-dog-in-training Elliot, as he shows third grader Alyssa Martian his “tricks.” (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer) motion as patrons came in and out.

But that’s what Elliot needed.

“It’s really good exposure because, before we place the dogs and while they’re learning their life commands, they need to be socialized,” she said.

Such was the case with Ida before she was paired with Erickson.

Socialization is important to the dog’s confidence and ultimately leads them to overcoming being easily distracted. The goal is to acclimate and socialize the dogs for many different types of environments that they could potentially

Get Your G.E.D. and open doors for a new FUTURE for you!

G.E.D. instruction is at the Bowman County Library on Thursday evenings from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Additional times are available by request. There is a one-time fee of $30.00. If you’re unable to pay, but still wish to attend, please come anyway and we’ll make arrangements to assist you. It is important to attend instruction classes as often as possible. G.E.D. classes follow the school calendar.

For more information, please call the G.E.D. instructor at 701-275-6850 or text 701-523-6441.

expect to call home.

When Elliot arrived Monday at Roosevelt Elementary in Bowman, his overwhelming sensation returned.

The young children were eager to pet the Labrador and to show him affection, as is only natural, but that was precisely one of the things Nannenga was there to explain—the ways how to approach a service dog and “respect the vest.”

You’re not supposed to touch a service dog without asking first. The proper way to then pet the dog is to squat and put a hand out for the canine to sniff.

Often people, children

especially, aren’t aware how to interact with a service dog, which is why the organization developed the program, “Respect the Vest,” a presentation aimed at providing facts about service dogs.

Nannenga made several such presentations Monday at elementary schools in both Bowman and Rhame.

Topics discussed during her presentation, before she graciously allowed Elliot to wander around the room and play with the young students, included defining a disability, describing the tasks a dog can perform, service dog etiquette and how to ensure the dog is a service dog and not just a pet.

Then the youngsters go home and tell their parents how it’s done.

“It’s one of the best tools we can have,” she said.

After Nannenga left Kelli Ensign’s third-grade classroom, the students were excited at the idea of taking a field trip, per Nannenga’s suggestion, to the service dog organization’s headquarters in Jud. In the tiny town with about 50 residents sits the organization’s campus. It is there where service dogs eventually to be placed all around the country will be trained and its life partners will secure some relief.

The process of obtaining a service dog is a bit lengthy, only because training needs to be specialized to suit the specific person’s needs.

Nannenga said the process should begin with people researching the organization’s website—servicedogsforamerica.org— reading about the different dogs and how training is completed. The person fills out a pre-application, which is then forwarded to a committee. A full ap-

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Cops and the community: Shoot-out postponed due to weather Local police support gun rights

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net

Third grade students at Roosevelt Elementary are treated to a visit Oct. 5 from Elliot, a golden Labrador just one-and-a-half years old and a service dog in training. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

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“We have to know every single thing about their history (and) health,” she said. “If we’re going to approve it, we have to be able to train a dog for that person for their needs.”

Service Dogs of America is also one of the few service dog schools that does cross-training with its canine companions for people with more than one disability.

The school’s 10-acre campus is complete with training rooms, kennels that house up to 40 dogs, cabins for clients to come and train, offices, whelping rooms where the puppies are born and play pens to satisfy the dogs’ natural playful instincts.

Nannenga shared a story of one man’s visit to the campus.

The man was diagnosed rom with PTSD and his sympo by toms were severe. It got to the point where he couldn’t enjoy eating at a restaurant or shopping at his local big-box retailers because it made him too anxious. He missed attending his son’s graduation and his life was quickly becoming isolated.

When he arrived at the campus, Nannenga noticed the man’s rigidity.

When a dog chose him—as is the process—the man was overly rigid, even when he tried to show it love.

The symptoms of PTSD are associated with memories a person “cannot ever, ever forget,” as Nannenga explained. And they live with it their whole life.

Nationwide, 23 veterans are lost each day to suicide, most suffering from PTSD. North Dakota has one of the highest suicide rates of veterans in the country, according to Nannenga, whose son is a veteran.

“That is 23 too many,” she said. “They don’t deserve this.”

But there’s hope.

With a service dog and therapy, their lives can greatly improve. The organization’s goal is to reintegrate those individuals back into their families

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and into their communities so they can be productive and independent.

When the man returned to the campus a while later, Nannenga noticed a visible dfference.

“We saw the change starting to happen,” she said.

The dog calms him down and lessens the anxiety.

He even went to the Mall of America, one of the busiest places in the country, and was able to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding.

“People need to hear what we do—it’s so special and it changes lives,” she exclaimed.

The Bowman Lions Club sponsored Nannenga’s visit to Bowman County, inviting her to visit the area and to spread information about service dogs. Especially since Erickson is a local resident who utilizes a service dog, she thought it was an excellent idea.

Terri Whitney, a Lions Club member, said the Lions help support the Service Dogs of America program by sending donations. But Nannenga quickly interjected, saying that the club was very humble.

“We would never have any of that it if it wasn’t for the Lions,” Nannenga said. The Lions Club Foundation provided the buildings that house the organization.

Such donations help maintain the organization’s operations and Nannenga, who has worked there for four years, is one of the people in charge of securing fundraising.

It’s relatively expensive for a service dog—about $20,000—but through Nannenga’s efforts, many veterans are able to obtain a dog at no cost. She made a promise that North Dakota veterans would not have to pay for a service dog if they needed one.

And her work has paid off.

Ninety-five percent of last year’s placements were at zero cost to the veterans. It didn’t hurt that the same year saw the state’s legislature pass a bill that partially sponsored four service dogs for veterans, totaling about $12,500 per dog.

Whenever she has a client placement, Nannenga

tries to make it to the community they call home to inform the locals about the dogs and the organization.

She said she felt honored that the Lions hosted her stay in Bowman. She was posed questions by curious business owners, she was entertained by the lively students and got a chance to share her passion for service dogs. In her downtime, she watched Elliot play with Whitney’s dog, Ruby, and enjoyed their company.

The hospitality of Bowman made her feel like a friend rather than an outsider.

But other communities don’t have the same welcoming attitude when it comes to service dogs.

Nannenga explained that she knew of a man that had a service dog and was actually refused service at a business in a larger city.

He was humiliated. The business owners continually questioned him about his disability, too.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits businesses from questioning service dog owners, and it’s illegal to refuse them service.

The only way a business can refrain from providing service is if a service dog is barking, whining, growling or otherwise misbehaving.

But that’s unlikely since a service dog’s objective is to work for that person.

Still, that business has no legal right to ask what kind of disability the person has or to require any proof of disability or the dog’s training certification.

The only thing a business owner has the right to ask is what three tasks the service dog performs.

Nannenga said Bowman had no problems with its businesses; most already knew of the one living in the community. But some did have questions, and those were welcomed.

Considering the current uneasy climate surrounding firearms and public safety countrywide, Bowman Police Chief Chuck Headley thought having a fundraising shoot-out between members of the public and regional law enforcement was a good idea. It was something that he considered would help strengthen the relations between cops and the community.

Unfortunately, Headley never got to see the idea come to fruition as the Shoot-out with a Cop event scheduled for last weekend was cancelled due to poor weather conditions.

But Headley is using the cancellation as a way to expand the event; he’s hoping to bring in law enforcement from all around the state instead of just having Bowman and Slope County officers participate.

The concept of a friendly, competitive shoot-out between the police and community was new to Headley. He wanted to use it as a fun event for the public, but also as an opportunity for people to realize that law enforcement officials aren’t the “bad guy.”

People, not necessarily locally, have the misconception that cops and the government are slowly moving in to take away firearms from the citizens, he claimed. “Nothing could be further from the truth.”

Law enforcement, according to Headley, is not against the personal ownership of guns. They support the Constitution and its Second Amend-

ment right for American citizens to bear arms, though as long as it’s done lawfully, he said. “(People think) we’re waiting in the wings to take people’s guns. No, that’s not going to happen,” he remarked.

But Headley said he looks at gun ownership from the perspective of sport. He did, however, recognize that people do carry firearms for personal reasons or protection, as is their right.

Politics aside, the shoot-out event was to be held for a good cause. Its proceeds were to be donated to the Bowman Lions Club for use in its medical fund.

Not wanting to let go of the idea, Headley said he’s determined to have the event rescheduled for the later part of next spring, probably May or June. At that point, he’ll invite law enforcement from all levels throughout the state, including officers with the N.D. Highway Patrol, sheriff and police departments and members of the N.D. Bureau of Criminal Investigation, to compete alongside individuals.

“We wanted to kind of start small and see how it went, but I think we’re going to be organized enough to carry the influx of a lot more competitors,” he said.

Several individuals and law enforcement officers had signed up for the cancelled shootout, with Headley expecting more to show up during the event.

“Nobody wants to go out in gale force winds and rain,” he said. So the event, originally scheduled for Oct. 3 at the Sweetwater Golf Course in Bowman, was cancelled.

A Special Thank You

When we lost Nick our world changed. We would like to send a special thank you to each and everyone who has been there for us. We would like to list everyone but I am afraid that we would miss someone. our hearts ache yet we are humbled by the great community we live in. Many thanks for the help, food, cards, calls, flowers, memorials, visits, hugs and the prayers we need so much. Our friends and family mean so much to us. God bless each and every one of you.

Darwin, Colleen, Derrick, Jordyn Kris, Nate, Olivia, Drew, Ty Caroline, Helen

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Registration not required, EXCEPT for flu vaccinations.

• Flu Vaccination or Flu Mist Available ( CALL 701. 567.6104 to pre-register) • Complimentary Health Screening Stations: Blood Pressure • Blood Sugar • Pre-Diabetes • Complimentary Health Educator Stations: Patient Portal • Nutrition Demo • Physical Activity • Complimentary Healthcare Information • Ten Minute Health Talks Each Hour : Classroom II • 11:00 a.m. Dr. Catherine Houle - What is Pre-Diabetes?

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C ommunity EDITOR’S NOTE—We want people to submit anything and everything related to their life in Bowman County. Be it random photos of people out-and-about, people getting awards, photos of your vacation, or short stories about something or someone in the community, we want what you’ve got! The deadline to submit those items (preferably by email to bmartin@countrymedia.net) is 5 p.m. every Tuesday.

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Bulldogs show spirit with Homecoming Week

(LEFT) Students and teachers get into the school spirit as they dress up for different themes throughout Homecoming Week, Oct. 5 to Oct. 9. (Courtesy photos) (ABOVE) This year’s Homecoming Court: Hannah Septon, Marissa Skalicky, Kaitlyn Hill, Andrea Richard, Olivia Fischer (the small one), Taylor Powell, Lane Jeffers, Brody Abrahamson, Daniel Baesler, Brayden Miller, Alex Bartholomay, and Cole Osendorf. (Photo by Jason Waskiewicz/Pioneer) (BELOW) One of the many colorful banners dotting the hallways of Bowman County High School reads, “Guess who’s gonna put out the Wildfire?”

The Bowman County Varsity Football team faces off in its Homecoming Game on Friday. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

Catholic Daughters celebrate 40 years The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Father Tracy, #2121, of Bowman, celebrated 40 years with a luncheon Sept. 27 at Bowman City Hall.

Regent Codi West welcomed special guests, State Regent Kathy Kennedy of Harvey, and State Second Vice Regent Mary Baer of Belfield.

Chaplain Father David Morman congratulated the court and led the meal prayer.

Members were honored for their years of membership, and all 10 original Charter members were also honored. A video of the years of projects was played during the luncheon.

Charter member Marlene Lutes gave an inspiring presentation of her thankfulness for being a member.

Kennedy thanked the court for their many good works throughout the years.

Mother-daughter members Josephine Kaczmarek and Marlene Lutes, and

(Front row) Charter members Doris Fischer, Josephine Kaczmarek, Marlene Lutes, Lenore Burke, Katie Maliscke, Back row , Terry Walter, Vicki Ridl, Dora Folske, Agnes Kitzan. (Not pictured: Charter member Jo Beylund.)

Marvis Miller and Michell Flath, were also recognized.

Catholic Daughters, founded by the Knights of Columbus in 1903, is the largest organization of Catholic women in the world, dedicated to spiri-

tual and charitable works.

Court Father Tracy’s annual Bazaar the Saturday before Thanksgiving supports all of the local, state and national charities. A state project is chosen at each biennial state convention. The past two

years it was Project Ignite Light, and the current one is Badlands Choice Clinic in Dickinson.

Now Catholic Daughters begin its 41st year in unity and clarity.

(Submitted by Agnes Kitzan)

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Students of the Month ■ Bowman County High School

Bowman County FFA Chapter is named the District 8 Chapter of the Day.

Bowman’s FFA named district’s ‘Chapter of the Day’ The Bowman County FFA members competed in the FFA District Leadership Contest on October 1, 2015, in Dickinson State University campus at the Badlands Activity Center along with nine other schools from Southwestern North Dakota. Bowman County FFA Chapter received the Chapter of the Day which is highest achievement in the district.

The Parliamentary Procedure team received a Gold award and took 3rd place. The team had to complete opening and closing FFA ceremonies and perform two problem sets consisting of 10 parliamentary procedures in less than ten minutes and thirty seconds.

The Bowman County FFA officer team is advised by Mrs. Mary Fischer. Chapter officers are as follows; Kylee Hendrickson (President), Lane Jeffers (Vice President), Tim Fischer (Sentinel), Aiden Halleen (Secretary), Brayden Miller (Reporter), Cassidy Walby (Treasurer), Skylar Ruggles (Student Advisor), Lindsey Dix (Historian), and Shaye Lardy (Parliamentarian). Officer of the day is given to the officer with the highest points for the day. Bowman County officer of the day was Aiden Halleen.

The quiz team took second place Gold in the quiz event and will be advancing to State competition in June to be held at North Dakota State University. Quiz team members were Meggie Fischer, Skylar Ruggles, Lindsey Dix, Brayden Miller, and Lane Jeffers.

The Greenhand (Freshmen) received first place in the gold in the Quiz contest with Michaela Fischer receiving second High Individual for the day. The Greenhand members also received first place and gold in the Greenhand Parliamentary Procedure contest. Members were: Michaela Fischer, Ethan Fischer, Beau Jeffers, Cashae McGee, Kenna Halleen, Corban Massey, Emily Belland, Austin Richard, Sierra Lee and Tasha Pond.

Other events members participated in

Fischer named top producer

Farmers Union Insurance based in Jamestown recently announced that Marcus Fischer of Bowman was the top producer of PACCO Auto Insurance sales for the company during the month of August.

September’s theme for Bowman County’s Student of the Month award was patience and courtesy. The students demonstrated a welcoming, friendly, and helpful attitude during the month of September. Seventh grade - Ricky Schaaf, eigth grade - Alexius Miller, ninth grade - Shelby Schmalz, 10th grade - Shaye Lardy, 11th grade - Lacie Feist, 12th grade - Marissa Skalicky.

■ Scranton High School

1st place Gold and State qualifying Quiz team: L to R: Meggie Fischer, Lindsey Dix, Skylar Ruggles, Brayden Miller and Lane were the Extemporaneous public speaking event with Emily Belland receiving a bronze. Amber Heick received silver in Demonstration. Tim Fischer received Bronze in Job Interview.

Other contests that will be advancing to State competition in June at NDSU are: Prepared public speaking with Aiden Halleen receiving Gold and first place and Michaela Fischer with receiving Gold and first place the Creed event.

(Submitted by Brayden Miller, Bowman County FFA Reporter)

In September, Scranton students were acknowledged for the character attribute of “hospitality” (cordial reception of guests, new students and teachers; offering a pleasant or sustaining environment; hospitable treatment, reception or disposition). September’s Scranton Students of the Month are Casitee Miller (seventh grade), Brady Dillon (eighth grade), Brianna Sanford (ninth grade), Elizabeth Holzkamm (10th grade), Morgan Hutzenbiler (11th grade), and Brandon Pierce (12th grade).

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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual stockholder meeting of Scranton Equity Exchange will be held at the Scranton Community Center on Wednesday, November 4th. Lunch will start at 12:00 pm with the meeting to follow at 1:00 pm.

The agenda will include an Annual Operations report, the presentation of the FYE 2015 Financial Statement and comments from a few guest speakers.

One board seat is up for re-election, the seat held by Roger Ruggles. Roger has notified the Board of his intention not to run for re-election. Under the by-laws of the organization all candidates running for election must register in writing with the central office of Scranton Equity a minimum of 21 days prior to the annual meeting.

If you are stockholders we encourage you to attend.

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Say Anything By ROB PORT Guest Columnist

Stop talking about gun control We got horrible news out of Oregon last week where another group of people were shot down by a murderer who ignored the prohibitions of a “gun free zone.”

Within hours, and before anyone knew the facts of the shooter’s identity, motives, and methods, President Barack Obama positioned himself in front of television cameras for what has now become a rote political response calling for gun control.

He even, after calling these shootings “routine”, launched a pre-emptive strike against critics suggesting that his maneuvering was motivated by politics.

“What is also routine is that somebody, somewhere will comment and say ‘Obama politicized this issue,’” Obama said.

“Well this is something we should politicize.”

I don’t necessarily disagree. Politics are the means by which we implement policy, and if there were public policy we could enact which would address the problem of mass shootings it would be worth talking about.

The thing is, there seems to be no such policies in evidence. Which is why past efforts to push gun control - even in the wake of tragedies like the shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, or the massacre of school children in Sandy Hook, Connecticut - have failed.

Not because American policymakers are in the thrall of the NRA, as the left-wing talking point claims, but because there is no majority of Americans who think guns are the root cause of these incidents and that gun control can stop them.

The people who demand gun control to solve violent crime are operating at the same intellectual level as those who thought the Volstead Act could cure alcoholism, or that we are winning the “war on drugs.” It’s thinking we need to reject.

Even if the gun control advocates could somehow muster the wave of political support it would take to put some whiteout on the 2nd amendment, or even enact the stiff purchase and ownership

reforms they prefer, why in the world would we believe that the government can control guns any more effectively than they’ve controlled drugs and alcohol?

Supposing that guns are the problem - and, again, they’re not - they are not going anywhere anytime soon. Which is why President Obama and the other opportunists who demand gun control in the wake of these tragedies, whether they’re motivated by a desire to actually implement policy they think will work or are merely scoring partisan political points, are wasting our time.

Time we could be spending thinking about who it is committing these crimes, and why.

Dylann Roof, who murdered members of historically black church in South Carolina, was a racist. James Holmes, who sprayed bullets into an audience for a Batman movie premier, seems to have thought of himself as the Joker character.

Nidal Hassan, who murdered 13 at Fort Hood, styled himself a “Soldier of Allah.” Seung-Hui Cho, who killed 32 at Virginia Tech, had severe depression and an anxiety order which at times inhibited his speech. The family of the Sandy Hook shooter, Adam Lanza, feel he may have been an undiagnosed schizophrenic.

I could go on, but what emerges here is a disparate group of characters with little in common beyond the fact that they are all male and, whether motivated by politics or religion or fabulism or mental illness, all sought to express themselves through violence using guns.

Guns that were usually legally purchased, as it happens.

That they chose guns as their implements of mayhem seems secondary to why they sought the mayhem in the first place.

They could just as easily be driving their cars into masses of people, or making bombs, or attempting mass poisonings.

The method doesn’t matter; the motive is everything. There is more we need to understand about why men like these are snapping and lashing out.

Understanding that will be slower coming if we are eternally distracted by a fruitless debate over gun control which never goes anywhere.

So please, let’s have less knee-jerk politicking after these tragedies. It’s only making it more likely that the tragedies will continue.

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Hat Tips By DEAN MEYER

Cold roundup Hello, Getting ready to ride this morning and have had my horse saddled for a couple hours. As I get older, my horse gets saddled earlier. Especially on a cool, breezy fall morning. Giving him time to soak a little bit seems to give him more sense and me more courage. And I’ll pull the cinch up a couple more holes before I load him in the trailer and haul him seventy miles. By then, he’ll be happy to trot off. I hope.

In the next month most of the fall roundups will be taking place.

Ranches will be moving cattle home from summer pastures, weaning calves, preg checking, and getting ready for winter. I used to maintain that we had only two seasons. Haying season, and feeding hay season. Some years they run together.

Fall roundups are always my

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favorite. Just as harvest is to a farmer, fall roundup is to a rancher. You see the fruits of your labor. You see how that bull you purchased a year and a half ago worked out. You determine if that old cow you let slip by one more year paid her way. You see the calf whose leg you splinted last spring has grown up, and fits with the rest. You recognize the heifer that had the backward calf you saved.

Or the heifer calf you gave to your kids. To start their own herd. It’s a great time of the year.

The days may be getting shorter, but they are long enough if you’re on roundup. You load saddle horses in the dark. And bring them home in the dark. Breakfast is eaten in a hurry as the horses eat their grain. Shirley said Uncle Hugh always made them take extra pancakes in their pockets in case dinner didn’t show up. Was a good idea, but I wish I could break her of the habit. It is embarrassing to have your wife pull pancakes out of her pocket when you are at the mall.

The roundup on the reservation would last two weeks. Grandpa Jack or Uncle Hugh would be the boss. Each night, we would find out where we were meeting in the morning. And everyone developed

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This and That By JOSEPHINE KACZMAREK

Dan and Sandy O’Neil from Chinook, Montana, stopped in on Saturday evening to see Sandy’s brother Kent Flatness.

We have had rain over the weekend. Some areas were different than here. Some said we had over an inch as it rained like “cats and dogs,” they said. It has been cloudy for a few days. Today, Sunday, it was only 59 degrees.

Our therapist Deanna left yesterday for Forsyth for a short

a reputation as to when they would show up. Some would be an hour late, cause their horses always got out during the night. Some had to get kids on the bus. Billy always came in time for dinner. Red and I would race to be first. It got so bad, I would get up at 2 in the morning so I could beat Red. Get to the meeting point and sleep in the pickup for three hours waiting for daylight! Nobody ever said I was real smart.

But there is no better feeling than unloading and trotting down a ridge in the morning, as the sun is just starting to peek up, heading for Big Bottom. Or maybe unloading above Wounded Faces and heading towards the Smith Camp. Riding a good horse, next to a good friend, followed by a good dog.

Knowing that by noon, you would see the smoke from Uncle Hugh’s fire, and the hamburgers and beans would be smoking hot. The coffee would be boiling. There would be a jar of pickles and a sack of candy bars. You didn’t have to ask to see the menu. It never changed. And when you were putting in those cold fall days, there was nothing better.

Wish you could have been there.

I would have bought you dinner.

Later, Dean

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time and then will go to her family in Washington State. Marci has been in activities for a while but now is taking over the place that Deanna had and Marci was here some time ago and worked in the restorative department and will go back to that again. She is good at what she does and is a very likeable person.

Cindy Crawford came to see her mom Ethel Crawford the other day. Cindy lives in Bismarck now as she recently moved to Bismarck from Alabama.

Roger Walters played and sang for us on Friday afternoon. We always enjoy his music.

Barbara Schaff had her 93rd birthday on the 30th. She was happy to see her daughter Connie Redlinger from Williston pop in

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Quentin Oase from Reeder has been here for several weeks, but he got well enough to go home.

We miss you Quentin.

There’s quite a bit of excitement going on outside. It’s so interesting to sit in here and watch them out of the windows, especially the big machines-either digging a hold or covering one up. They tore down the Heritage Wing and also part of a hallway, so it looks pretty empty until they get started building. There’s so much that has to be done before they can start on the building. The weather has been real good so far.

Saturday afternoon, visiting Ada was Douglas Corwin from Brunswick, as well as Georgia and Ann Berquist.

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OBITUARIES James ‘Jim’ Lutz, 78

James “Jim” E. Lutz, 78, of Bowman passed away on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Southwest Healthcare Hospital in Bowman.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman. Father David Morman will celebrate the Mass with burial to follow in the St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in Bowman.

There will be a rosary and wake service on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the St. Charles Catholic Church beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Public visitation for Jim will be Thursday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel.

Jim E. Lutz was born March 31, 1937, son of

Lutz Krigor and Madeline (Mosbrucker) Lutz in Bowman.

He attended Cash School through eighth grade and graduated in 1955 from Bowman High School. He attended airline school in Washington State, and then moved to Denver to work in a gas station where every month he had the privilege of returning President Truman’s mother-in-law’s car

to her after servicing it.

Following his time in Denver he moved to Baker, Mont., where he helped build a pipeline.

In 1957 he moved back to Bowman and worked for Roy Wahl in his gas station. On June 14, 1958 he married his high school sweetheart, LaVonne Flados at St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman.

To this marriage, three children were born – Lyn, Lincoln and Jean. In 1959 Jim was drafted into the US Army and served in Killeen, Texas, and Goeppingen, Germany. He received an early release to come home and farm with his father-in-law, Lincoln Flados.

Jim and LaVonne remained on the farm until they purchased a trucking business. He retired from farming and trucking in order to enjoy traveling

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Hazen, grandchildren Kasey (Matt) Burke, Madeline James, Payton Lutz and Lincoln Lutz II, and his great grandchildren Claire, Hudson and Ellie Burke, his sister Genny (Bill) Mason and brother Bud Lutz, sister-in- law, Esther Lutz, brother-inlaw Andy Brown and several nieces and nephews He is preceded in death by his parents Krigor and

Madeline Lutz, his granddaughter CJ Hazen, mother and father-in-law, Lincoln and Clara Flados, his brothers Donald (Vivian) Lutz and Lawrence Lutz, his sisters Susie (Robert) Langlee, MaDonna Brown and Ruth Lutz and sisterin-law Ayako Lutz.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services are in charge of the arrangements.

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They spent several winters in Alabama.

Jim’s passions included helping his good friend, Berk Bowman, with spring’s work and harvest, spending time with his grandkids, and babysitting his great-grandkids.

He also loved watching football, playing cards at various coffee shops, camping, riding his bicycle and helping the girls at Lasting Visions. His greatest love and source of pride was his family and friends. He also enjoyed “stirring the pot.”

He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church.

He served on the Hart Township Board and the Bowman School Board.

He is survived by his wife LaVonne, his son Lincoln (Kim) Lutz, his daughters Lyn (Gordon) James and Jean (Ray)

CONSOLIDATED MONTHLY SERVICE RATES: Under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, “universal service” means basic telephone service that is available to all consumers. Consolidated provides basic and enhanced telecommunications services within its service area. Basic services are offered at the following rates: Single Residence Service - $21.00/mo. & Single Business Service $30.50/mo. Local residence & business service includes: Voice grade access to the public switched network; flat-rated local exchanges service free of per minute charges; access to emergency services such as 911/enhanced 911; and toll blocking/limitation.

GEOGRAPHIC AREAS WHERE SERVICES ARE AVAIABLE: Consolidated offers service in the following exchanges: Amidon, Bowman, Dodge, Dunn Center, Grassy Butte, Halliday, Hettinger, Killdeer, Ladd, Lodgepole, Ludlow, Manning, Marmarth, Mott, New England, Reeder, Regent, Rhame, Richardton, Scranton, South Heart, Taylor, Twin Buttes.

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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

503 38th St. South Fargo, ND Wed., Oct. 21, 2015 11:00 a.m.

For a complete list of vehicles check out our web site at: www.dot.nd.gov or call (701) 328-1434 (Northern Auction Inc. - Lic. #199 & #464) To request accommodations for disabilities and/or language assistance, contact Civil Rights Division, NDDOT, 701-328-2978 or civilrights@nd.gov or TTY 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

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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.

10 a.m.

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

DIRECTORY GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:

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(701) 483-0171 or

1-800-697-3145 SWDHU will file insurance for: *All ND Medicaid (we do not accept out of state Medicaid) *All BC BS Insurance *All Sanford Insurance *All Original & RR Medicare

■ 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,Oct. June a.m.,Quilting St. Thursday, 1529 — -108 a.m.

Friday,Worship; Oct. 16 —9:30 8 p.m., AA, Peace Peace John’s a.m., Church Worship Sunday, Oct. 18 — 8 a.m. Worship at Haley, Mary Wiggins, Service Leader; 9:30 a.m. Worship at Peace, Mary Wiggins, Service Leader

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CLASSIFIEDS F I N D W H AT YO U ’ R E L O O K I N G F O R Wanted

Mineral and other oil/gas interests. send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (TFN) Looking For Junk Cars Will Buy: Junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701-928-0325.

Please leave a message. (TFN)

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AMERICAN GREETINGS is looking for Retail Merchandisers in Bowman. As a member of our team, you will ensure the greeting card department is merchandised and maintained to provide customers the best selection of cards and product to celebrate life’s events. Apply at: WorkatAG.com.

Questions? Call 1.888.323.4192 (10/16) Ernst Trenching is looking for experienced Backhoe Operators and Laborers for fiber optic project in the Hebron, ND area. Call Keith at 701-371-9960 (10/9)

Real eState

Beautiful, nearly new ranch home with great view. Located on 12 acres just south of Hettinger, ND. Call Dave at 701-391-4969, Century 21 Morrison, 201 W Front Ave, Bismarck ND, for details.

(11/20) 800 acres contiguous crop and pasture land just south of Bentley, ND. Excellent for Pheasants!

For more information call Dave, 701-391-4969, Century 21 Morrison Realty, 201 West Front Ace, Bismarck ND. (11/20)

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Steel Buildings/Factory deals Sale of sales. 1-30 days, limited inventory. Some left overs, seconds, available. www.gosteel. com, Phone: 701-214-4671 (10/9)

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Baker, MT Gun Show November 6,7,8, 2015. Thee Garage. 50 - 8’ tables - $25.00. Free admission. Open to the public. Friday 3-8 p.m., Sat. 9 am-6 pm, Sun 9 am - 3 p.m.. Contact Rick Stark - Home 406-778-2428, cell 406978-2428. (11/6)

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HELP WANTED HARVEY POLICE DEPARTMENT is accepting applications for a full-time officer. Wage DOE, benefit package. Send resume to HPD, 120 W 8th Street, Harvey ND 58341.

P/T HUMAN RESOURCES position on contract basis. Appropriate education/experience required. Pay DOE. Resume w/ references to: Cavalier County, 901 3rd Street, #15, Langdon, ND 58249. Deadline October 16.

(701)256-2229.

NAPOLEON CARE CENTER is looking to hire full time night RN or LPN. Flexible scheduling with 3-12 hour shifts, every third weekend and rotating holidays.

Excellent wages, benefit package and $5,000 sign on bonus.

Contact: Melissa Glatt RN DON, (701) 754-2381. NCC is an EOE. JOHNSON FARMS TRUCKING, Walhalla, ND, is looking for OTR drivers and Owner operators.

Drivers making $60,000+. New 2015 trucks! No northeast runs.

Call 800-437-5349.

EXPERIENCED TRUCK DRIVERS: Freight Solutions of Hurdsfield, ND has an immediate opening! Excellent pay, benefits, vacation time. We pull a variety of hopper bottoms in several U.S. states and Canadian provinces.

Drivers must be able to haul to Canada. Contact Lyndsey at 701962-3300 or visit www.freightsolutionsnd.com if you are interested in this great opportunity!

BUSINESSES FOR SALE BUSY RURAL INDEPENDENT practice for sale in central N.D. where the hunting and fishing is great. Turnkey operation, with option to include house. Call (701)

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APARTMENTS & CONDOS FOR RENT NOW RENTING! STARTING at $900/mth! Silver Waters 55+ Retirement Community, Grand Forks. New 1 & 2 bedrm’s, elevator, community rooms, Ht/wtr/ swg/garb/underground parking included. 701-757-0926, www. livewithlux.com REAL ESTATE FOR SALE NORTH DAKOTA FARMLAND values are at all-time highs! Contact Kevin Pifer 701-238-5810 (kpifer@pifers.com) for Free Farmland Valuation Land Auctions & Farmland Management Services. www.pifers.com

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

LAND AUCTION LAND AUCTIONS: October 15 & 17. 10th Annual Western Dakota Land Auction Event. 15 Auctions.

2 Days. 7,517.35 Acres. Adams, Dunn, Bowman, Grant, Hettinger, Oliver, Slope and Stark Counties in ND. Includes Cropland, Pastureland, Hay land, and Hunting Land. Contact Jim Sabe or Andy Mrnak 701.523.7366 or Pifer’s Auction & Realty at 877.700.4099. www.pifers.com.

Dated this _______ day of August, 2015.

SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. By: Steven J. Wild P.O. Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 523-3112 Attorney for Plaintiffs State Bar ID #04091

TRACTORS/TRAILERS FOR SALE NEW 2016 42’ Belly Dumps & 44’ Side Dumps, air ride, 3rd axle lift, push block, cab pendant. Precision Equipment Mfg., Fargo, ND: 800-237-5161 www.precisionequipmfg.com STEEL BUILDINGS FOR SALE FOR SALE: DIAMOND STEEL STRUCTURES, Fall Close Out-Prices Slashed. Archwall & Straight Wall Steel Buildings “60x80”, “80x100”, “100x150”.

Factory Direct Pricing. Call 844297-8335.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE LOOKING FOR THE most complete listing of ND Media? ND Media Guide. Only $25! Call (701) 223-6397, NDNA. YOUR 25-WORD classified ad can now appear in every ND newspaper! Only $150! NorthSCAN is the answer. Contact your newspaper for placement.

ANNOUNCEMENTS IF YOU HAD hip, knee or heart valve replacement surgery and suffered a bacterial infection postoperatively and a Bair Hugger (blue blanket) forced air warming blanket was used during the surgery, between 2010 and present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 800-535-5727.

MISCELLANEOUS HAVE A NEWS release or other information that needs to reach all ND newspapers? ND Newspaper Association can help! One call does it all. (701) 223-6397.

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER SEPTEMBER 25, OCTOBER 2 & 9, 2015 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BOWMAN SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Leland G. Domagala and Sandra M. Domagala, Plaintiff, vs.

Esther L. Elson and Doris H. Fleming, and all persons unknown having or claiming any right, title, estate or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint, whether as heirs, devisees, legatees or Personal Representatives of the aforementioned parties or as holding any claim adverse to Plaintiffs’ ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto.

Defendants.

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POSITION OPEN Bowman/Slope Multi-County Social Service District has a full-time opening for a Social Worker II. Minimum qualifications are a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, a current ND Social Work license, and one year of professional Social Work experience in a human service setting; or a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a current ND Social Work license. If no qualified applicants are found at the Social Worker II level, consideration will be given to under filling this position at a Social Worker I level. The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide 1.) Home and Community Based Services Case Management for individuals who are elderly and/or disabled; 2.) Supervision of Direct Care Associates, 3.) Early Childhood Services licensing; and 4.) Assist with overflow in Children and Family Services to include completing Child Protection assessments and In-Home Case Management. Persons needing accommodations or assistance in the application or interview should contact Bowman/Slope Multi-County Social Services at (701) 523-3285.

Applications can be found on the ND website at http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs.

Job opening ID #3004452. Applications will be received until 10/12/15. For more information or assistance, please contact Shonda Schwartz, Director, at 701-523-3285.

Equal Opportunity Employer

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the Complaint in this action which is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned an Answer or other proper response within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that this action is brought for the purpose of quieting title to the following described real property being located in Bowman County, North Dakota: CITY OF SCRANTON, NORTH DAKOTA ORIGINAL TOWNSITE Block 1: Lot 21 and Lot 22 and that no personal claim is made against any of said named Defendants.

Dated this _______ day of August, 2015.

SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. By: Steven J. Wild P.O. Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 523-3112 Attorney for Plaintiffs State Bar ID #04091 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OCTOBER 2, 9 & 16, 2015 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of SCRANTON & RHAME SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECTS will be received by the CITY OF SCRANTON, SCRANTON, North Dakota at the office of AUDITOR, P.O. BOX 143, SCRANTON, North Dakota until 1:00 P.M., local time on OCTOBER 19th, 2015, and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of: the rehabilitation of sanitary sewer mains via Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) along with sewer manhole rehabilitation. Approximate lengths of pipe to be rehabilitated include 9,300 LF of 8 inch, 2,500 LF of 10 inch.

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58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No. 06-2015-PR-00032

anie Pretzer $161.24; 23361 Randy’s Welding $561.20; 23362 RDO $242.96; 23363 Scranton Equity $463.28; 23363 Scranton Equity $57.38; 23364 Shopko $22.97; 23365 Slope Electric $164.98; 23366 Southwest Ag, Inc. $2,736.00; 23367 Jim Stebbins Trucking $1,821.93; 23368 Bonnie Stinchfield $10.50; 23369 SW Auto Supply $38.26; 23370 SWMCCC $1,770.00; 23371 True North Steel $23,783.00; 23372 Ulteig $5,773.55; 23373 Woodley Construction $109.99.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELAINE SWANSON, AKA ELAINE M. SWANSON, AKA ELAINE MARIE SWANSON, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That 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 Bernard Swanson, personal representative of the estate, at 802 2nd St. NW, Bowman, ND 58623, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 30th day of September, 2015.

Bernard Swanson, Personal Representative 802 2nd St. NW Bowman, ND 58623 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 9, 2015 UNAPPROVED MINUTES FOR RHAME CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2015 7:00 PM

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LOCATION: CITY HALL I. Meeting called to order by Jeremiah at 6:57 p.m.

II. Roll Call. Shannon Hewton, Jeremiah Erickson, Scott Luvaas, Grace Wood, Andy Adkisson, Margie Russ. Absent: Mike Germann III. Discussion on joint agreement with Scranton to work on sewer systems. Motion to approve joint agreement made by Scott, seconded by Grace, motion carried.

Margie will attend the bid opening in Scranton October 19, at 1:00 p.m.

IV.Motion to adjourn at 7:04 p.m. made by Scott, seconded by Andy, motion carried.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OCTOBER 9, 2015 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the CITY HALL and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 S. MAIN, BOWMAN, ND. Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www.broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications.

Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda.

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on September 15, 2015, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, and Ken Steiner.

Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 8:01 AM.

In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the following locations: CITY OF RHAME, MAIN STREET RHAME, ND.

23334 Ameripride $116.79; 23335 Anchor Drilling Fluids $17,700.00; 23336 A2Z Printing $24.50; 23337 Bowman Auto Parts $36.05; 23337 Bowman Auto Parts $178.68; 23338 Bowman County Development $12,301.75; 23339 Bowman County Treasurer $3,220.90; 23339 Bowman County Treasurer $45.00; 23340 Andrea Bowman $178.77; 23341 G. Braaten Services $141.40; 23342 Bowman Sales & Service $66.93; 23343 City of Bowman $1,540.06; 23343 City of Bowman $365.00; 23344 Country Media $509.67; 23345 Consolidated $1,453.86; 23346 Fisher Sand & Gravel $204,283.47; 23347 Frontier Travel $240.81; 23348 Great Plains Directory $411.60; 23349 ITD $508.65; 23350 Ken’s Supervalu $11.98; 23351 Matthew Bender & Co. Inc. $121.37; 23352 Anita McLaughlin $66.18; 23353 Kevin Miller Construction $2,199.23; 23354 NDSU Extension $140.00; 23355 Nelson International $1,557.35; 23356 Northern Improvement $64,362.55; 23357 Paystubz $276.00; 23358 Peters Trucking $6,396.29; 23359 Dale & Pat Powell $17,376.00; 23360 Steph-

The CITY OF SCRANTON reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein.

Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the CITY OF SCRANTON at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 701-275-6332.

Dated at SCRANTON, North Dakota 9TH Day of 2015. /s/ KARI RUGGLES, AUDITOR CITY OF SCRANTON SCRANTON, North Dakota PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OCTOBER 9, 16 & 23, 2015 TIMOTHY A. SADOWSKY, ##03611 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

Chairman Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Goldfield Township representatives are scheduled to meet at 1:30 PM. Bowman made a motion to approve, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

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

Randy Gaebe, Bowman County Weed Officer, met to provide an update and projected income expected in 2015-2016.

Dick Frederick, Bowman County Deputy Sheriff, presented fire danger guide suggestions and restrictions received from the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services. The state empowers the local authorities to place fire restrictions in their jurisdictions. The Bowman County Burn Declaration, approved on March 17, 2015, as stated, “The Bowman County Commissioners have authorized the fire chief of each district to determine if burning will be allowed within their district”, will remain in effect.

Bowman County Highway Foreman, Nathan Miller, and Gary Brennan from Brosz Engineering, met to provide updates on the Sunset Butte Road Improvement – Phase l Sliver Grading. Brackel made a motion to approve Change Order Number Two for Edward H. Schwartz Construction, Inc., decreasing the contract price by $32,335.50, for removal of End Section Concrete Reinforcement from the scope of work. Steiner seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Brackel made a motion to approve Change Order Number Three, for Edward H. Schwartz Construction, Inc., as requested by Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Neil Hofland, to add a fence berm, at an additional cost $89,536.45, and also to increase the contract time by sixteen calendar days.

Steiner seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Brennan provided an update to the Buffalo Springs Road project. Soft spots have been noted and the company will work on it.

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AND AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES relating to Pari-Mutuel Wagering Systems and Simulcasting

North Dakota Racingg Commission

will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code article 69.5-0108 and 69.5-01-11.

ND Racing Commission Ofce 500 N. 9th Street (lower level) Bismarck, ND Mon., Nov. 2, 2015 9:00 a.m.

A copy of the proposed rule and amendments may be printed from the North Dakota Racing Commission website, http://racingcommission.nd.gov, or obtained by writing the above address or calling (701) 328-4633. Written comments on the proposed rules may be sent to the above address by Thursday, November 12, 2015.

If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the North Dakota Racing Commission at the above telephone number or address at least seven (7) days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 29th day of September, 2015.

Gunner laCour, Director North Dakota Racing Commission

The deadline to place classified ads is every Tuesday at noon for that week’s publication. Call us today (701) 523-5623!

legalS Brackel made a motion to approve the 2016 Preliminary Budget, as presented, and advertise the public hearing for Oct 6th at 1:30 PM. Steiner seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Members of Goldfield Township Dean Kahrs and Donna Kromarek met to inquire if the township experiences a shortage in funds for their projected road project, if the township could borrow the necessary funds, from the county. If a shortage occurs the county will consider a loan.

Teran Doerr, Bowman County Economic Development Executive Director, met to outline the recent meeting with the North Dakota Department of Transportation representative to discuss options in developing a potential wetlands area, in a portion of the decommissioned airport site. Doerr also provided an update to the proposed feasibility study.

Brackel made a motion to approve the minutes from September 1, 2015, with Bowman seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The Bowman County Treasurer, Christine Septon, met to present the August 2015 Treasurer’s Report/Bank Reconciliation Report. Steiner made a motion to approve the report, with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Steiner made a motion to nominate Bill Bowman as Bowman County’s 2015 North Dakota State Fair delegate. Brackel seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with Steiner, Brackel, Abrahamson and Braaten voting aye. Bowman abstained from voting. Motion carried.

With no further business to discuss, Bowman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 3:45 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 AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES relating to Veterinary Medicine.

North Dakota Board of Veterinaryy Medical Examiners will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code.

Ofce of the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners 513 E. Bismarck Expy.

Suite 28 Bismarck, ND 58502 Mon., Nov. 2, 2015 9:00 a.m.

A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by writing the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners at P.O Box 5001, Bismarck, ND 58502 or calling (701) 328-9540. Also, written comments may be submitted to this address until November 12, 2015. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners at the above telephone number or address at least 10 days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 24th day of September 2015 John R. Boyce, DVM, PhD Executive Secretary North Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

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October 15 & 17 - 2015

Some of the Best Properties Offered in The Dakotas!

2 DAY EVENT • 15 AUCTIONS • 7,517.35 ACRES • MULTIPLE OWNERS

Land Auctions in Adams, Bowman, Dunn, Grant, Hettinger, Oliver, Slope & Stark Counties in North Dakota

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Baymont Inn & Suites (Formerly Seven Seas) - Mandan, ND

Knights of Columbus - Mott, ND

Free Social - 10:30 a.m. (MT) - Auction - 11:00 a.m. (MT)

Contact John Stober at 701.426.8834 for more info!

Free Social - 9:30 a.m. (MT) - Auctions - 10:00 a.m. (MT)

90 Acres • Oliver County, ND Karen Nagel, Owner

480 Acres • Hettinger County, ND Larry Klein & Shirley Bittner, Owners

Offering 90 +/- acres of pristine Missouri River hills over looking the Missouri River to the east, and bluffs to the west, 15 miles north of Mandan on Hwy 1806.

Property offers a large garage/shop with a 2nd story, 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin with million dollar views of the entire property. In addition, there is another hunting cabin that sleeps 4, a large building for vehicles or a small camper and 2 story shooting platform with a heated building and outside shooting range. This property has it all and is only a short drive to Bismarck/Mandan!

Two exceptional parcels of CRP cropland deep in the heart of North Dakota pheasant hunting country in Hettinger County, near Mott, ND. These two parcels of land feature quality cropland with excellent drainage, great access, and good soils. This property is rich with wildlife habitat. CRP Contracts Expire 9/30/2021.

320 Acres • Grant County, ND John Simmons, Owner

Ramada Grand Dakota Lodge - Dickinson, ND Free Social - 3:30 p.m. (MT) - Auctions - 4:00 p.m. (MT) & 6:00 p.m. (MT)

Exceptional crop land and hunting land with excellent access. This is undoubtedly one of the premier deer and pheasant hunting properties in all of North Dakota with an excellent cash flow from cash rent. This is available for immediate possession including pheasant and deer hunting in 2015!!!!

4:00 p.m. (MT) 307.11 Acres • Stark County, ND Paul Hoff Family, Owner As a part of the 2015 Western Dakota Land Auction, Pifer’s Auctioneers is proud to offer this excellent tract of pasture land, ranch land, and crop land! This property is located along Highway 8, which allows for excellent access and also features good water access for livestock.

160 Acres • Hettinger County, ND Tom Rusch & Dick Gabert, Owners This is exceptional cropland and pasture land in western North Dakota with strong cropping history, a Soil Productivity Index of 61.6 and excellent access. This land is subject to a cropland lease through 2016. Buyer will receive all of 2016 lease income.

4:00 p.m. (MT) 39.97 Acres • Stark County, ND David & Charlotte Berger, Owners

1,185.70 Acres • Adams County, ND Landis Partnership LLC, Owner

Located only one half mile off of Highway 22, this 40 acre tract of cropland features great soil productivity, and tremendous access.

Multiple residential properties have been built in this area making this parcel an excellent investment for either crop production or future development.

Exceptional land in Adams County featuring 1,185.7 +/- acres with excellent crop, pasture, CRP, and hunting land. This land is located just south of Mott, ND and is offered in six parcels.

4:00 p.m. (MT) 79.31 Acres • Stark County, ND Lindsey Martin, Owner Exceptional farm land in western North Dakota minutes from Dickinson with strong cropping history and Soil Productivity Index of 71.4. This property is planted to sunflowers this year.

6:00 p.m. (MT)

Pifer’s Regional Office - Bowman, ND

Free Social - 5:00 p.m. (MT) - Auctions - 6:00 p.m. (MT)

349.81 Acres • Dunn County, ND Thomas Family, Owner

160 Acres • Slope County, ND Eugene Brooks & Family, Owners

A picturesque property in Western Dunn County that features two parcels of quality cropland with great access and productive soils.

Additionally, the Thomas land features excellent pastureland with tremendous grasses, great access, and good natural water provided by the Little Knife River.

This property features exceptional cropland and CRP with a half mile off US HWY 85 frontage. Additionally, this property features good soils, great access, and an excellent habitat for upland game throughout the creek bottom.

6:00 p.m. (MT) 635.06 Acres • Dunn County, ND Wannemacher Family, Owner The Wannemacher property features 4 contiguous quarters of exceptional cropland and grazing land with good water and tremendous access. This truly scenic property offers over 330 acres of cropland with excellent soils and a Soil Productivity Index Rating over 70! The balance of the property is good pastureland that is highlighted with productive native grasses and tree-lined draws that provide cover for livestock and wildlife.

6:00 p.m. (MT) 1,242.95 Acres • Stark County, ND Donnella Koppinger, Owner

316.60 Acres • Adams County, ND Skaarvold Family, Owner A half section of land located in the southeast corner of Adams County and in the middle of some of the best farmland and pheasant hunting property in southwest North Dakota. This parcel features over 230 tillable acres with a great Soil Productivity Index. Furthermore, with Lightning Creek winding through the entire property, this parcel has excellent habitat to maintain a tremendous Pheasant population.

1,363.84 Acres • Bowman County, ND John Torpen & Marjorie Torpen Family Trust, Owners Located south of Scranton, ND in the heart of pheasant hunting country, this property offers great hunting land, excellent cropland, and good pasture and hay land. Property will be offered in 7 parcels.

The Koppinger Family farmland is located between New England, ND and Dickinson, ND and lies in the heart of “Wheat Country” in southwest North Dakota. This exceptional land in Stark County has been well managed and features nearly 8 full quarters with over 1,100 acres of exceptionally productive cropland with great soils and good access. Additionally, this property is highlighted with a few grass-lined creek beds, which provide excellent cover for upland game and wildlife.

787 Acres • Adams County, ND Tom Rusch & Dick Gabert, Owners

Contact Andy Mrnak or Jim Sabe at 701.523.7366 or Kevin Pifer at 701.238.5810 for more information or view all auction information at www.pifers.com!

This is good farm land in western North Dakota with potential for pheasant hunting and has excellent access. Property is offered in 4 parcels and is located north and nortwest of Hettinger, ND.

These sale are managed by Pifer’s Auction & Realty. All statements made the day of the auction take precedence over all printed materials.

The sellers reserves the right to reject or accept any and all bids. Pifer’s Auction & Realty, 1506 29th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560. Kevin Pifer, ND #715.

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UNDEFEATED! The Bowman County Elementary girl’s basketball team has gone undefeated so far this season, celebrating its victories in all nine games played. The team is coached by Chrissy Blankenbaker of Bowman. (Courtesy photo)

VARSITY FOOTBALL

Bulldogs can’t seem to shake off losses

By GREG YALE

Bowman County Head Football Coach It’s been a number of years since the last time the Bulldogs played in New Salem, but that was the sight of game seven.

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Class A – 11-man.

The Holsteins won the toss, and elected to defer, so the Bulldogs started off on offense looking into a stiff wind and some intermittent rain. The offense would get one first down, and pick up 17 yards on 6 plays, only to punt from the 37 yard line. A tough punt into the wind would only move the ball to the

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Holsteins’ 35 yard line. A 10-play drive would ensue, capped off by a 26-yard touchdown run. The extra point made it 8-0 at that point. After a 7 yard gain on 1st and 10 from the 20, the Bulldogs would fumble on the next play. NS-A-GU would need only 6 plays to reach the endzone again, 16-0. Bowman County would take the next possession from their own 29 yard ine to the Holsteins’ 25 yard line in 6 plays, only to fumble again on the second play of the second quarter.

Seven plays later, the Holsteins would score again, 24-0. A nice return of a shorter kick would give the Dogs the ball at the 33 yard line. After coming up short, a very nice 4th down punt would force the Holsteins to start

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at their own 12. On their second play, the Holsteins made one of their only mistakes on the night, fumbling it right back to the Bulldogs at their own 23. Two plays later, the Bulldogs would gain some self-respect with a touchdown run of their own.

The 2-point was not successful, so the score was 24-6. On the next Holstein possession, the Bulldogs defense would get a 4th down stop at their own 46 yard line, and things were starting to look up! Believe it or not, we fumbled on our second play and the Holsteins took over again at midfield. Seven plays later, they would score again, 32-6 going into the half.

The Bulldogs kicked off the second half with the wind, and the Holsteins

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would start on their own 30. A five yard run and a penalty, followed by a 7 yard pass completion would be followed by a 63 yard romp through the Bulldog defense. For the first time, the Dogs would stop the 2-point conversion, 38-6. The clock would run for the remainder of the contest. After and 8 yard loss and 2 incomplete passes, the Bulldogs would punt to the Holstein 47 yard line. The Bulldog defense would step it up a little, forcing a 4th down and 1, but unfortunately the Holsteins would convert it. The 11-play drive would net another touchdown and the successful conversion would make the score 46-6.

The Holsteins kickoff would be the first play of the 4th quarter. The Bull-

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dogs would put together four first downs on their next possession, only to fumble it away again at the Holsteins’ 14 yard line. The Bulldog defense would be close to stopping the next drive for a three and out, but the Holstein quarterback escaped what should have been a sack to complete a 52 yard pass to flip the field. The Bulldogs would then get a stop on 4th down, but take over at their own 2 yard line. Runs of 13, 25 and 60 against the Holsteins’ younger players put 8 points on the board to take some of the sting of the night. The game would end, 46-14.

Homecoming week will see the Bulldogs hosting the Mott-Regent Wildfire. They are coming off a tough first loss of the season, as they were forced to take on the HettingerScranton Nighthawks without the services of their injured starting quarterback.

The JV team finished its very successful season against the Beach Bucs.

They were able to come from behind by 24-22 to take the lead with a touchdown in the last few minutes of the game and win 28-24. The JV’s finish with 4 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie. Great Season!

The junior high Bulldogs put together a whopper of a second half to win 30-8, after trailing 8-6 going into the halftime. One more game to go to see if they can finish off an undefeated season.

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OPINION

SKOL!: The Vikings Vine Is there such a thing as a moral victory in the NFL? In a league that only has 16 regular season games, every game is important and every win is crucial. With that being said, even though the Vikings lost to the Broncos 23-20 on Sunday, this could still be looked at as a positive.

After the debacle in San Francisco week one, the Vikings have looked much better. However, with all due respect to Detroit and San Diego, the Vikings had yet to face one of the NFL’s best. But on Sunday, the unbeaten Denver Broncos and their NFLbest defense needed seven sacks, a missed chip-shot

By Jordan Wright

field goal by Blair Walsh, and a Peyton Manning led scoring drive late in the fourth quarter to hold off the Vikings. This was the statement game Viking’s faithful had been waiting for, and even though it will go down as a loss, anyone who watched that game couldn’t help but come away impressed and excited for the future.

Teddy Bridgewater completed 27 of 41

passes for 269 yards and a touchdown. Teddy showed incredible poise in the pocket, even after being sacked seven times and hit on eleven drop backs. Adrian Peterson rushed 16 times for 81 yards. This week was another classic example of “famine, famine, feast” for Peterson, who had one amazing touchdown run of 48 yards (thanks to a gigantic hole opened up by the offensive line), but averaged only 2.2 yards per carry on his other 15 touches. With receivers Charles Johnson and Jarius Wright injured, Mike Wallace had his best week in purple and gold, with 8 catches for 83 yards and a

touchdown. Rookie Stefon Diggs also had 6 catches for 87 yards, but he did fumble the ball twice.

The player of the game for me was Anthony Barr.

Every week Barr seems to improve, and this week was no different. Barr led the team in tackles to go along with a pass deflection and an interception.

Opposing teams are starting to game plan against Barr, and you’ll hear quarterbacks point him out presnap on almost every play.

The player who could use the most improvement is Blair Walsh.

Walsh again was inconsistent, missing a 38 yard field goal in the first half.

While misses sometimes happen, when you’re playing great teams you can’t leave points on the field. Unfortunately for Walsh, those three points came back to bite him this week. I got a few messages about Blair and the possibility of the Vikings finding a replacement, but the Vikings front office just signed him to a contract extension this past offseason, so I don’t see him going anywhere.

I thought about putting the offensive line in this spot, but at his point it’s a given that the line will struggle, especially against a premier pass rushing team like the Broncos.

Looking ahead, the Vikings get a much needed week of rest. Some players don’t like having such an early bye week, but I think it’s coming at a great time for Mike Zimmer and the Vikings.

After playing four games, they are 2-2 with one embarrassing loss to the 49ers, two solid wins against the Lions and Chargers, and an encouraging loss to the Broncos.

This bye week will give the players like Charles Johnson, Jarius Wright and Andrew Sendejo a chance to recuperate, while also giving the coaching staff an opportunity to evaluate the season up to this point.

Cross-country’s regular season wraps up at Sturgis Invite The Bowman County cross country team enters postseason meets this week at the West Region in Standing Rock. Their last race in preparation took place at Fort Meade in Sturgis, SD. The meet was another set of unknowns for the Bulldog runners. A course that they had never seen, took another turn, as they got off of the soft confines of North Dakota golf courses, and onto the rugged Fort Meade hills.

The course proved challenging and very rewarding, as the bulldogs ran some of the best times of the season. Also new to many of the girls, was the 5,000m (3.1 mile) distance. The past year South Dakota switched their girls distance to match that of the boys, leaving North Dakota as the only state to run girls in a 4,000m (2.4 mile) race. A lot of uncertainty lead to a lot of growth, as the bulldogs competed hard in preparation for the postseason run.

The boys team was led again by Alex Bartholomay, who cruised to a 8th

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place finish through the 5k course in a time of 16:40, one second off of the fastest time of his career. Following Alex, sophomore Andrew Miller continued his consistent season in 55th place. Mason Moran (66th), and Brian Miller (100th) finished out the runners for the boys team.

No team points were accumulated as they boys team only ran four individuals.

The girls team raced to a 5th place finish behind Rapid City Stevens, Natrona HS (Casper, Wy.), Hill City HS, and Kelly Walsh HS (Casper, Wy).

Lacey Feist has been a mainstay leading the ladies team and once again delivered with a 15th place finish. 8th grader Alexius Miller (29th), then led a pack of bulldogs including Mikayla Bartholomay (30th), Abigail Bartholomay (33rd), Brooke Peterson (43rd), and Natalie Kempenich (44th). Of the scoring runners, Feist and M. Bartholomay bettered their 5K times, and the rest of the field set a very lofty time to improve on.

Also running for the bull-

dogs was Cianna Carlson (71st), Becki Fuchs (92nd), Mariah Septon (93rd), and Quin McKitrick (96th).

The Junior High teams also had a great day as all three of the 7th grade girls placed in the 8th grade division race.

Jocelyn Kulseth led the way in 8th place, closely followed by Vanessa Fischer in 10th and Megan Smolnikar in

12th. The 7th grade boys had two entries in their division as Noah Wokal placed 31st and Kevin Fischer in 70th.

This week the Bulldogs travel to the Prairie Knights Marina, to do battle with the western half of North Dakota in the Class B West Region XC Championships. Races start at 1:00pm CT.

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4Her seeks funds to provide services

By LORI SOLA For the Pioneer

Windie Lazenko faced her own fear of asking for help, by stepping onto the stage in front of 400 women and spoke of the realities of human trafficking in North Dakota during the Rural Women in America conference.

Windie suffered sexual abuse as a child. She was vulnerable to the streets, became a young runaway and was eventually purchased for sex at the tender age of 13. For 16 years she was a victim of the shameful and painful life of trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Asking for help doesn’t come easy.

“Gifts and favors always came in a form of an attachment,” Windie explained. Instead of asking for help, she became really good at doing things herself.

However, as a survivor, Windie has turned her painful experience and first-hand knowledge into an organization geared to help save women and

Windie Lazenko faces her fear and asks for help to fight human trafficking through awareness and resources. (Photo by Lori Sola/Pioneer) children from the very life she led. Even though she is called as an expert witness, she can’t do it on her own.

As founder and CEO of 4her, Windie is a licensed chaplain and multi-faceted trainer. She is dedicated to raising awareness about and offering support to individuals who

are being victimized and 14 years old. “It’s anyone’s exploited for sex. 4her’s daughter, everyone’s commission is to reach out munity,” Windie said. and be ready at all times According to the broto provide crisis care, rela- chure, 4her works with the tionship and resources to community, law enforcevictims of sex trafficking ment, health care providand exploitation in North ers, schools and churches Dakota. to identify at-risk girls and On average, the age that children enter into prostitution is betweenMAY 12 and | PAGE 6, 2015 Friday, March 13, 2015 |97

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“It’s ugly. It’s disgusting. It’s disturbing. And it makes it hard to raise funds,” Windie explained.

“I’ve been in North Dakota for two years fighting human trafficking with my blood, sweat and tears, but unless we have a program, we are offering false dreams and hope.”

The immediate goal is to rent a house that would house six to eight women and provide long-term transitional services.

“We need 100 people to commit to $70 a month,” Windie said. “I am asking you to face the reality and partner with 4her. Don’t put your blinders on (because) it’s not going to do your community any good.”

4her is based out of Minot and is the only direct service organization that provides care to victims of sex trafficking and exploitation in the state of North Dakota. To find out more information on the organization or to donate, visit www.4hernd.org.

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CNAs at our Long-Term Care

Seeking FT, PT or Per Diem CNAs 8 or 12 Hour PM and Night Shifts Available ** Starting Wage $13.50 + Exp.

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Seeking Full-Time, Part-Time or Per Diem RNs to work 12 Hours Shifts in a Critical-Access Hospital Setting.

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Seeking Full-Time, Part-Time or Per Diem LPNs to work 12 Hours Shifts in a Critical-Access Hospital Setting.

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Seeking a Full-Time Activity Aide to assist the Activity Director in leading and planning group activities. Desired applicants must be creative, enthusiastic and able to multi-task.

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Seeking a Full-Time Dietary Supervisor to oversee SHS’s Dietary Department. The Dietary Supervisor is in charge of: staff scheduling; staff evals; staff training; MDS; grocery orders/inventory; and additional duties as assigned. Previous experience in Dietary or other Food Service fields is preferred. See HR for more details.

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Seeking Feeding Assistants to assist in serving and feeding meals for residents and patients of Southwest Healthcare. Position offers hours from approximately 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm. Great position for anyone seeking midday or afterschool hours!

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Seeking Full-Time, Part-Time, Supplemental or After-School Dietary Aides. The positions duties include: serving meals to residents, patients and employees; washing dishes; and assisting with the cleanup of the department.

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Visit our website at www.swhealthcare.net/employment for more information about all of our available positions.

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