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Swanson pleads not guilty in murder case Court sets trial date for February

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

The main entrance of the new Southwest Healthcare Services co-located facility, which includes the hospital, clinic, emergency department, patient care rooms and more, is finally getting some finishing touches. Patients, guests and staff will walk through the covered main entrance from the south parking lot, and be greeted by a row of desks on the left. With less than four months left before Mortenson Construction is scheduled to finish the building, progress is moving quickly. Completion and move-in is expected in the first quarter of 2017, likely around February or March. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

Getting Closer

Only a few months remain in new hospital construction

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Completion of the new hospital in Bowman is drawing nearer and the administration at Southwest Healthcare is feeling the stress.

“It is exciting,” said Becky Hanson, CEO of Southwest Healthcare Services.

The first quarter of 2017, likely in February or March, has been earmarked as the completion date for the new structure, and for move-in. Hanson said move-in would be quite an undertaking, so much so that the healthcare provider has formed a committee to help consult with the big move.

With key elements of the building mostly finished, such as the exterior enclosure, underground and overhead infrastructure, work progresses on the interior. Framing, walls, drywall, interior rough in of electrical has been completed in the new structure, except for in renovated areas. Three quarters of the building has been painted, with

95 percent expected to be complete by late November.

Flooring throughout the facility will vary, with sealed concrete in IT rooms and storage spaces; carpet in the clinic, lab and radiology; laminated vinyl in the emergency room and vinyl sheet tile for patient spaces.

An average of 60 workers, from Mortenson Construction and other contractors, have been onsite each day since August, working hard to keep the project on schedule.

“There’s a lot of traffic in there,” said Hanson.

But there’s also been a lot of traffic alongside city streets adjacent to and surrounding the hospital.

Once the hospital is finished “parking won’t be congested” as it has been through the construction, said Marketing Director Allison Englehart. “We actually don’t envision much street parking.”

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Much of the exterior of the new Southwest Healthcare Services hospital has been comHOSPITAL Page 5 pleted. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

For The Pioneer

A Bowman County resident may have set a new state record for bighorn sheep.

Shawn Burns, 27, of Scranton was hunting in McKenzie County, just west of Grassy Butte on Oct. 29 when he took down the large animal with a .338 Winchester Magnum. He was about

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329 yards away from the sheep when he fired his weapon.

Burns said he contacted the North Dakota Game and Fish Department immediately, a requirement of the state once the animal is recovered. Hunters are required to contact the department so they can take samples.

Last year a pneumonia disease killed more than 30 sheep, so the state didn’t hold a hunt last year

and prompted sample collecting from animals this year. The samples will be sent to Washington University for examination, Burns said.

After the samples were taken, Brett Weidmann (with the ND Game and Fish Department) took the measurements for the record book.

He gave the animal a 175 7/8 green score, surpassing the cur-

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Scranton native nabs record bighorn sheep

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Chase Swanson pleaded not guilty earlier this month to felony charges related to the homicide of Nicholas Johnson late this summer.

Swanson, who remains held on a $5 million cash bond at the Southwest Multi-County Correctional Facility in Dickinson, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Nov. 3 and entered a not guilty plea.

Southwest Judicial District Judge Dann Greenwood, who has been assigned the case, accepted the plea and moved to schedule a felony jury trial to begin Feb. 22, or two days thereafter, according to court documents.

Swanson, 21, was charged with a Class AA felony count on conspiracy to commit murder — alongside Madison West, who is also still being held in Dickinson — and two Class C felonies of theft of property and felon in possession of a firearm.

The Bowman resident faces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted by a jury on the conspiracy charge.

Prosecutor Britta Demello Rice of the N.D. Attorney General’s Office will act as second chair throughout the trial, alongside Bowman County State’s Attorney Stephanie Pretzer.

Steven Mottinger, an attorney with Johnson, Mottinger and Greenwood based in Fargo, will serve as counsel for Swanson.

A police investigation into the homicide of Johnson at the El-Vu Motel in Bowman led law enforcement in Denver to arrest Swanson and West. He was transported back to North Dakota in early September. Bond conditions for Swanson were set during his first court appearance, held Sept. 2 in Dickinson.

A preliminary hearing for West, who also faces a Class AA charge of conspiracy to commit murder, is scheduled for Dec. 9, though it could still be waived. West also remains at the Dickinson correctional facility on a $5 million cash bond.

rent record of 173 set in 2014.

Burns said it was estimated to weigh 230 lbs.

Burns said he will have to wait a mandatory 60-day waiting period before it can officially be tabbed as a state record.

Burns has been applying for a bighorn sheep permit for the past 13 years. He first applied

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Garbage collection rates for residents and businesses in Bowman will increase as of Jan. 1, the first time in two years that the city has raised fees.

The increase, made official by the approval of a resolution Nov. 15 at the city’s regular meeting, will see costs go up by 50 cents for both residential and commercial refuse pickup.

Residents will soon pay a total of $264 a year for garage pick-up, or $22 each month — a $6 a year increase. Businesses in Bowman will pay, beginning Jan. 1, $276 each year.

Fees for Dumpster use will also increase by 50 cents.

“We have to meet certain expenses,” said Lyn James, president of the Bowman City Commission, which led to an increased cost of services.

James said the increases are on a rotation and do not happen annually.

Weekly pickup of residential can garbage increased by 50 cents at the start of 2015, the last time the city raised rates.

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■ Catholic Daughters Bazaar — From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman

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■ School of Promise Benefit Dinner and Auction – Serving begins at 11 a.m. with auction to follow.

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■ A Magical Medora Christmas — 7:30 p.m. at the Bowman Theater. Tickets available at the Bowman Chamber and at the door.

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I N B RIEF Heitkamp: Senate passes bipartisan act to better honor fallen heroes Sen. Heidi Heitkamp voted this week with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. Senate to pass the Gold Star Families Voices Act, a bill that will help our country better honor servicemembers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

The bill, which already passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, will allow the families of servicemembers who were killed or missing in action to contribute to the Library of Congress’ Veterans’ Oral History Project. Right now, only living veterans can provide testimonials and biographical information for this project.

“Paying respect to our fallen heroes and their families is one of our most important obligations,” said Heitkamp.

“Giving these families an opportunity to tell the stories of the loved ones who never came home will help guarantee we remember and pay tribute to their sacrifice for years to come. We owe so much to these servicemembers, and to these Gold Star families who have also sacrificed so much.”

OH, DEER — A common sight lately around the city of Bowman has been four deer, a buck, doe and two of their fawn, quietly grazing around local yards. A surprise sight, the four were spotted Wednesday afternoon lounging around a residence just south of the railroad tracks in Bowman. They’re safe from hunters currently populating the county as long as the deer stay inside city limits; discharging a firearm with the city is considered illegal. So be aware hunters, these four are off limits. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

Baesler sets aside days for 2017 School Administrator Convention State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler has approved an official request from the North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders to designate Oct. 19-20, 2017, as days that school and school activities may not be held.

NDCEL asked the Department of Public Instruction to set aside those days for its annual convention of superintendents and principals in Bismarck. Baesler’s approval will provide time for school administrators to attend professional development training together.

North Dakota law gives the superintendent authority to set aside up to two days during a school year for professional development if requested.

Shawn Burns, 27, of Scranton was hunting in McKenzie County, just west of Grassy Butte on Oct. 29 when he took down a large bighorn sheep with a .338 Winchester Magnum.

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when he was first eligible at 14 years-old.

Out of more than 10,000 permits that were submitted to the state, only eight were

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But it’s a once-in-a-lifetime permit, meaning Burns will not be able to apply for another permit in North Dakota.

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Bowman’s Landing joins group of apartments seeking refinancing

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota is seeking cooperation from the city of Bowman to help refinance 10 of its low-income properties across the state.

Steve Fenlon, a finance specialist with Midwest Healthcare Capital, requested Tuesday on behalf of Lutheran Social Services that the city join several other North Dakota cities to procure tax-exempt financing for The Landing and other properties.

Lutheran Social Services is considered a non-profit private corporation, but the only entity capable of assuming tax-exempt financing is city municipalities.

Fenlon has traveled the state in the past several weeks speaking to various city commissions on the topic. He told Bowman commissioners that six other cities will join Bowman to act as a conduit for financing.

The city of Hettinger would hold the promissory note, but have no responsibility to pay on it.

Having one city hold the note, as Fenlon explained, greatly reduces the amount in legal fees associated with the financing.

The refinancing would

The Landing, a 24-unit apartment complex owned by Lutheran Social Services, is part of 10 LSS properties across the state seeking tax-exempt financing. (Pioneer File Photo by Bryce Martin) avoid paying income taxes on the 10 properties in the state, reducing interest by nearly a third.

“Lutheran Social Services is a treasure to the state of North Dakota,” Fenlon said.

The Fargo-based organization establishes low-income housing, among other projects, around the state. It is only for “benevolent purposes,” he said.

Cities involved in the conduit financing would not take on any risk, according to Fenlon.

Finance Commissioner Darren Limesand made a motion to approve Fenlon’s request for the city’s involvement, with Commissioner Ryan Shear offering a second. The motion passed unanimously.

Fenlon told commission-

ers following the vote that the other cities involved, so far, had also unanimously approved the request.

Of the 24 total apartments within The Landing’s three-story structure, only 15 have been rented — nine of those are by ABLE employees. That number, according to Lutheran Social Services Director John Phillips, is considered low

but the organization remains hopeful. “(The Bowman County Development Corp.) identified a need in Bowman for

housing,” Phillips told The Pioneer earlier this year.

“When you build in a rural community that hasn’t had anything built for a long time, they don’t really understand what costs of construction is and the cost of rent.

“We’re trying to overcome that.”

While some felt an initial “sticker shock” from the rental costs of the market-rate apartments, Phillips said they have applied for a supplemental grant for the property that could lower its rental rates. But there are also income-based units still available.

“In the meantime, we’ll really work to get it occupied,” he said.

He said he feels the need is still here.

“How do we accommodate the school need, how do we accommodate the workforce needs,” he said.

“It’s something we have to identify; it’s taken longer to rent up than we had anticipated.”

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Police department to spend nearly $10k for office security enclosure

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Security is becoming a more active concern in western North Dakota, which has led the Bowman Police Department to seek safeguarding improvements to its office.

Bowman Police Chief Chuck Headley submitted for review this week several bids for renovations including the creation of a security enclosure for the front office on First Street Northeast.

Bulletproof glass would furnish the enclosure.

“It’s for peace of mind,” Headley told city commissioners during their regular meeting Tuesday.

Bids for the project, funding for which would be taken from the Police Capital Fund, ranged from about $10,000 to $13,000. Bids were submitted by Woodleys Construction, Cashway Building Supply, both located in Bowman. The lowest estimate, however, was offered by Clover Construction, which is owned

by Matthew Lynch of Bowman.

Headley wants to create a safe waiting room, both for employees and guests, in the front of the office. Either one-way glass or one-way film cover would be placed on the door going into the back offices, according to Headley.

He called the project proactive, which was echoed by Commission President Lyn James, who said the topic of security was big during the recent N.D. League of Cities conference. “(There are) more and more antagonistic people in the country,” James said.

“It’s better to be proactive.”

With available funding in place, the commissioners opted to approve acceptance of the “most reasonable” bid, though James suggested further clarification was needed to ensure the department receives what it desires and for the right cost.

The commission unanimously approved the re-

quest — Commissioner Myron Vail abstained from a vote since he works as a local contractor — with Headley and Police Commissioner Darrell West to decide the winner of the bid.

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VETERANS DAY

Purple Heart recipient shares true patriotism with veterans, students at Bowman school Dan Peterson, commander of the Bowman American Legion Post, holds the microphone for a local veteran as he introduces himself to the audience. (Pioneer Photo by Lori Sola)

At the event

Lucas Kelly, a Bowman resident, veteran and Purple Heart recipient, speaks to students, staff and community members Nov. 10 inside Solberg Gymnaisum to discuss what patriotism really means. (Pioneer Photo by Lori Sola)

By LORI SOLA

Student Council representatives provided veterans with VIP parking and assisted throughout the event; Jason Waskiewicz photographed each veteran; Senn and Superintendent Dave Mahon both addressed the audience; the colors were posted and retired by Bowman American Legion Post Commander Dan Peterson; the choir sang the “Star-Spangled Banner” and “Thank You Soldiers” under the direction of Charmaine Martain, accompanied by Donna Marie Dettman; the Pledge of Allegiance was said; Riley Abrahamson read President Barack Obama’s Veterans Day Proclamation; each veteran in attendance introduced themselves and shared their branch of service; and “Taps” was played by Brooke Peterson and Ethan Fischer.

his first-person experience of wartime, a Pledge of Allegiance. video of Virginia Tech Basketball Coach His words instilled a deep respect for the Bowman County Pioneer “Within two weeks of boot camp, all I Buzz Williams was played for the audience. nation’s anthem, its flag and other symbols could think was, Man, did I mess up,” Kelly While a good part of the country is see- Williams is seen in the video teaching his of the United States. ing derision and divisiveness following a tu- college basketball players to stand for and Growing up in Glendive, Mont., Kelly admitted. “In the end, I regret nothing.”

After a three-day grueling trial, he vividly multuous national election, patriotism was respect the National Anthem, something was surrounded by Marines as his father alive and well inside Bowman County High several NFL players had opted not to do and four uncles all served in the Marine recalls ascending a mountain where he reSchool last week. in recent months, erupting a fury in some Corp. He decided to join right out of high VETERAN Page 12 The school’s annual Veterans Day pro- across the nation. school and headed to San Diego, Calif. gram Nov. 10 brought community memKelly, who served four years in bers together with students and staff to the 2nd Marine Division 2nd BattalJan. 16 – No school - Staff In-service honor local veterans in a respectful cere- ion Easy Company, spoke not of the Feb. 9 – Parent Teacher Conferences mony highlighted by a speech from Purple Purple Heart he received for being Feb. 17 – Winter Break Heart recipient Cpl. Lucas Kelly, a resident wounded in action by sniper fire in Nov. 24, 25 – No school Thanksgiving Feb. 20 – No school- Presidents Day of Bowman.

Fallujah, Iraq, but of his deep love Holiday March 10 – 3rd Quarter Ends Before Kelly took the podium to share for the military, patriotism and the Dec. 12 – Elementary School Christmas March 16 and 17 – Spring Break Program April 14-17 – No School Holiday Break Dec. 22 – 2nd Quarter Ends May 23 – Fourth Quarter Ends/Last Day of If you are a current student in Bowman County and interested in Dec. 23-Jan. 2 – No school- Holiday School writing a column for one of The Pioneer’s upcoming Bulldog Bulletins, break May 24 - 25 – Storm Days Makeup Jan. 3 – Classes resume May 28- Graduation please contact us at bmartin@countrymedia.net

Dates to remember

From the superintendent’s desk Communicating with your student

As the weather finally becomes what we all consider “normal,” our school year is progressing along quickly and smoothly as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday break. It is hard to believe that we are almost half way done with this school year. We have completed our fall activities and are starting our winter ones with great anticipation of many successes and cherished memories of our kid’s memorable participation in each of them.

Bowman County, we sure have a lot to be proud of. With the major holidays approaching, parents face two challenges: first, how to find the perfect presents for their children-the gifts that will be loved for years, not just hoursand perhaps more importantly, how to make sure their children are kind and grateful recipients, no matter what they get. Here are some ideas to try. Teach them what they’re thanking people for.

What your children need to learn is that the thanks they give isn’t necessarily for what is in the boxit’s for the effort and caring that went into it. Their thanks need to show that they recognize that someone cared enough to select a present just for them, pay for it, wrap it, and bring it to them.

Understand that disappointment is part of life. It’s a guarantee that at some point your child is going to receive something he or she doesn’t like or want. Explain this to your child ahead of time.

Laugh about some gifts you’ve

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gotten that were unusual. When to write thanks, when to say thanks. Let your children know that if a relative is in the room when they open their present, that a sincere face-to-face thank you (and a hug) is great. For everyone else, a thankyou note is an absolute must. Appeal to their desire for “more.” Sometimes children need to think of things from their own, slightly selfish, perspectives. Tell them that people may be less inclined to give them a nice gift if they don’t seem grateful for the gifts they’ve received in the past. When they’re the “giver.” One of the best ways to help children realize the significance of giving is to make sure they spend time finding and wrapping the gifts they give to others. Give them odd jobs to help them earn the money to buy gifts. Help them get excited about choosing just the right gift for each person. Give to others. Help your children help those less fortunate. Save money for charity bell-ringers, adopt a less-fortunate child through anonymous giving programs, or work in a food kitchen. Show your children that giving is more rewarding

than receiving. Give gifts that expand their interests. Among the best gifts for children are things that introduce them to new activities: origami, tie dying, model planes or cars, scrapbooking, photography, cooking, or basic woodworking. Look for presents that help them stay active. Any kind of sports equipment helps kids have fun and get exercise.

Either give the child something you know he or she wants and needs (a new glove), or introduce him or her to a brand new sport (tennis racket and balls).

Practical gifts can be fun, too. A sleeping bag for overnights, or a small overnight bag or suitcase can be wonderful presents. Look for designs that will appeal to the child for years to come. Spin the wheel, roll the dice, deal the cards. Card and board games are classics for a reason-they have been fun to play for decades.

Look for games that children can play with just one or two others, as well as those that are for family-sized groups. Open up to books. When you give a child a book, you’re giving both of you a present. Younger children will enjoy the time they get to spend reading it with you. Older kids will be quietly building their reading skills and vocabulary, as well as their imaginations.

If you’re really stumped about gift-giving, talk to friends or relatives who have children slightly older than yours. Ask what gifts their children really played withgifts that lasted in appeal long after the “newness” wore off.

When was the last time you had a real conversation with your child, face-to-face, with no TV in the background, music blaring,

or computer blinking nearby?

The “sit down together” interaction that makes strong bonds between parents and children can be a challenge in the electronic age. Here are some suggestions.

Facial expressions tell stories.

While e-mails and phone calls are important ways to keep in touch, make sure you have “face” time every day too. You need to see the emotions on your children’s face to understand what they’re saying and how they’re feeling.

Body language is vital. Watching your child’s body language is a great way to decipher some of the things that he or she may be thinking, but may not be telling you. For example, does he look away when you ask him how he’s doing on a project, or does she fold her arms defiantly across her chest while describing a situation she had to deal with at school?

By talking alone, without distractions, you can get more insight and follow-up more effectively with them. Are you listening?

Multi-tasking has become a way of life. If you’re constantly typing on the computer, writing a note, or making dinner while your child is trying to tell you something, after a while, they may say less and less until you lose what could have been good communication between you. Make it a point to stop what you’re doing and listen when they’re talking with you. Teach them to listen.

When you need to talk with your children, make sure they know how to really listen. Turn off the TV or music and make eye contact. If you need them to remember what you’re saying, have them repeat it. Be there for them. Is your mind elsewhere

when you’re in the stands at your child’s games or sitting on a bench on your trip together to the park? When you’re talking on the cell phone or working on your iPad, your child is aware of what you’re doing. Kids whose parents come to watch them perform or play can feel let down when they see that their parents aren’t attentive. A quick call or check-in is fine, but remember why you came to the game or park in the first place. Notes can bring smiles. It doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to drop an encouraging note in your child’s backpack or lunch bag. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Car rides are great. Instead of turning on the radio, try chatting. You may find that your child is more open and talkative in the car, when no one’s around to overhear the conversation and there’s no eye contact. Another advantage to car talks is that there’s a time limit and kids know the conversation will be over when they get out of the car. The ability to talk easily and often with your children, and to have you both really listen to and care about what’s being said, is a huge advantage. A big part of being a parent is to offer help and advice—and you need to know what’s going on in their lives to be able to do that. Plus, there’s something wonderfully comforting for all of you just knowing that you’re there for each other. May all of you have a safe, healthy and happy holiday break. Enjoy your children and this time you have with them, it is precious, and we all have a great deal to be thankful for here in Bowman County.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Kat Perkins, Scranton’s prodigal daughter, is coming back to North Dakota for three Christmas performances. (Courtesy Photo)

Kat’s coming home for the holidays

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Kat is back — again.

Scranton native and NBC’s “The Voice” Season 6 Top 5 contestant Kat Perkins will be making three stops in her homestate this year on her 13-show Christmas tour.

Perkins is set to put audiences in a festive mood starting with her first scheduled North Dakota performance of “Home for the Holidays: A Kat Perkins Christmas,” Nov. 26 at the Belle Mehus Auditorium in Bismarck, followed by a concert Nov. 29 in Grand Forks and on Nov. 30 at The Fargo Theater.

This is the second year of Perkins’s annual holiday tour, with an entirely new show and a new — her sec-

ond — Christmas album set to release this month.

“Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. It’s magical,” Perkins said. “Doing a Christmas tour last year was a dream of mine, and we went into it not knowing what to expect.

We were blown away by the response.”

Perkins’s 10-show tour last year sold out at nearly every stop.

The show has continued to evolve and is billed as a fun night for the entire family. It features traditional Christmas songs with Perkins’s staple modern flair.

“My family had a tradition of getting together each year and going to some sort of Christmas concert,” said Perkins, daughter of Mark

A new parking lot for staff rests at the old location of the physical therapy building to the north of Southwest Healthcare in Bowman. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

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With 145 total parking stalls, space for patient, guest and staff will be adequate.

Once the building is complete, however, the biggest task remaining is to relocate the clinic and hospital to the new co-located site.

Many of the Southwest Healthcare departments are intermingled so coordination is key, said Matt Halleen, project manager with Mortenson Construction.

Not much progress has been made on deciding

what to do with the former clinic and hospital building on Sixth Avenue.

That building is paid off so the only costs are for maintenance, which Hanson said she hopes won’t exist too much longer.

With the New Year a little more than a month away, excitement — and anxiety — is growing, but Hanson said the staff has been “amazing.”

“They’ve been tolerant and patient,” she said.

Residents, who have also had a great impact from the construction chaos, have also been amenable with Southwest Healthcare.

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and Gail Perkins, formerly of Scranton. “I looked forward to that every year growing up and it’s why we’ve worked hard to create a fun, interactive, night that the whole family can come together and enjoy.”

Last year’s shows saw the crowd become involved throughout the show, with a local soprano choir joining Perkins and her band at each stop. Tickets even include an option that includes a meetand-greet with the popular songstress and Santa Claus.

THE DETAILS What: Kat Perkins Christmas Concert Tour When: 7:30 p.m. CT, Nov. 26 (Doors open at 6:30 p.m. CT) Where: The Belle Mehus Auditorium, 201 N. Sixth St., Bismarck How Much: $32 to $52 Buy Tickets: Visit www. katperkinsmusic.com

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ise Annual School of Prom ion Benefit Dinner & Auct Make plans to attend the Annual School of Promise Benefit dinner and Auction. It will be held Sunday, November 20th at the Four Seasons. Serving will begin at 11 a.m. with the auction to follow. If you have items to donate, you may bring your items to the Four Seasons on the day of the Auction; or drop them off at the School of Promise by November 16th.

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OPINION

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

Live, love, learn

One nation, under God

I usually don’t get riled up when it comes to politics, but this past week I’ve gotten super close to swearing. (That’s right. I don’t drink or swear.)

So the candidate you may have voted for did not win. Big deal. It happens every four years.

Some people are under

By LORI SOLA the impression one of Bowman County Pioneer the candidates was not qualified. What makes one qualified? A 35-year old natural born citizen who has lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.

It’s not like the candidates were plucked off the street corner and put on the ballot. No. They declared their candidacy, endured primaries and caucuses, conventions, campaigning and the general election when every citizen of the United States of America had the opportunity to cast their vote…at least that’s what the handouts said that my fifth grader brought home.

But guess what? The election didn’t go as planned.

Rural Americans who have been called not only ignorant, but deplorable, cast their personal vote (as did the rest of the country) and one vote by one vote turned traditionally blue states red. And as always, we declared a winner based on electoral votes.

What happened next is unforgivable. People were burning our flag, rioting, stating the president elect will not be their president, some classes were cancelled so students could cope, life-long friendships were obliterated, and so forth and so on.

Do I know Trump personally? No. Was I supposed to vote for Clinton just because I’m a girl? Certainly not.

I don’t feel this election was Trump versus Clinton or Republican versus Democrat. I believe people were seeking change.

My 21-year-old Godson said it best… “For those who fear the future, Donald Trump is just a man…the only way to make America great again is to work together in unity for a better tomorrow for all people.”

Trump is one person who stood up and decided to run for president. Can we say that about ourselves? No. Projected polls are just that…projections based on opinions and voting history. The results of the election, however, are factual. We have a divided country.

So I was very humbled when I sat in the Bowman County High School gym with my son last week for the Veterans Day program. We all showed our respect and gratitude to the brave men and women who so proudly served our great nation.

During the Posting of the Colors, the National Anthem the Pledge of Allegiance, Taps and the Retiring of the Colors, we stood with our hands on our hearts. I couldn’t help but think there are Americans right now burning our beautiful flag.

Will there ever be a time where we can just be Americans? Can we forget all of the other labels? If we keep documenting when a person of a certain race, religion, gender or sexuality is the first to do something, we’ll never embody the full potential we have as Americans.

Let’s remember, actions speak louder than words.

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In the end, it’s like Steven Curtis Chapman wrote and sang, “But I got my fears and worries like everybody else, I love this country and it’s broken and in desperate need of help, so I’m praying to the one who has the power to make us well, and He is on the Throne.”

Keep Praying and God Bless America!

Hat Tips: Ride safe

By DEAN MEYER

Bowman County Pioneer

By the time you read this, we could be in the throes of our first major storm of the winter. I’m hoping that the people that forecast the weather are the same people that forecast the election results!

Yesterday, we had our last deck party of the year. Just Shirley and I and a couple neighbors. But I don’t recall a fall with the wonderful weather we have been enjoying. I mean people are still getting produce from their gardens! In the middle of November!

I grew up near Berthold, North Dakota. Our farm/ ranch was in the prairie pothole region of the state.

The only trees were around homesteads. There were no creeks or rivers running

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When North Dakota’s regular deer gun season closes – this year on Sunday, Nov. 20 – it’s kind of a bittersweet end to the traditional hunting calendar for a lot of folks.

But for some avid upland bird hunters, the end of deer gun season is a new beginning of sorts, as most of the state’s major national wildlife refuges open to up-

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through the area. There were no clay buttes of cedar canyons. There is wideopen country with rolling hills and potholes.

One year, I suppose it was over fifty years ago, Gary was working for us.

He was a classmate of mine and helped out on the ranch whenever he could. He could run equipment, cowboy a little, and was dang good company.

It was about this time in the fall and the forecast suddenly called for heavy, wet snow and strong winds.

Our cattle were scattered out over several miles of fall grazing across fields, areas of grass, and potholes. Dad and Grandpa knew we had better gather the cattle and bring them into the feed ground, where there was shelter.

I think there were five or

six of us that saddled up and trotted out of the yard. Dad lined us out in different directions to get the job done before the storm got worse.

It got worse in a hurry but the cattle seemed to know they had better head for home and moved easily towards home. When we got to the yard with the cattle we were one short. Gary.

One rider was missing.

Grandpa and Dad rode out to look for him. By now it was a rip-snorting blizzard. But being older and wiser, they knew by the wind the direction they were riding.

They came across Gary just a mile or so from the yard. He was following a track that was quickly drifting in. He figured it had to be taking him towards the yard. He said when he had started following the trail

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land game hunting once the deer gun season is closed.

That happens on Nov. 21 this year.

The refuges are open through the end of the state’s upland seasons on Jan. 8, 2017.

North Dakota has 10 refuges that are part of this upland game hunting program. Another half-dozen or so refuges allow some big game gun or archery hunting and/or fishing.

These are all owned and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Most of them were established in the 1930s and ‘40s as a safe haven for ducks and geese.

For many years these refuges did not allow any hunting or fishing, but eventually they have incorporated some hunting, as well as fishing access, as long as those activities don’t conflict with each refuge’s primary purpose of providing a protected resting area for migrating

waterfowl.

North Dakota actually has more than 60 refuges under the National Wildlife Refuge System, but more than 40 of them are tracts of private land under easement to the fish and wildlife service to also serve as waterfowl resting areas. Hunting of any type is not allowed on these easement refuges.

Parts of each refuge are not open to hunting, so anyone who is not familiar with the open zones should call ahead for information on closed areas. Information is also available online at www.fws.gov and then clicking on “National Wildlife Refuges” for details on each individual refuge.

Refuge hunters are reminded that use of nontoxic shot is required on all fish and wildlife service lands.

All other current season state regulations, such as for shooting hours and bag limits, also apply.

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there was only one horse.

Then a bit later another rider joined it. Then he figured there were at least three riders ahead of him so he knew he was close.

He had been riding around a hill and following his own tracks.

The moral of this story is, “If you are going to follow someone, make sure you know where they are going”!

Ride safe out there.

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eries crews have completed their annual salmon spawning operation on the Missouri River System after collecting roughly 2 million eggs.

Dave Fryda, North Dakota Game and Fish Department Missouri River System supervisor, said the salmon spawning season was extremely productive and crews easily collected enough eggs to produce 400,000 smolts or young salmon to stock in Lake Sakakawea in 2017.

In addition to meeting North Dakota’s own egg goals, additional surplus eggs were provided to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks to help with the Lake Oahe salmon program.

Fryda said the average size of Lake Sakakawea female salmon was 7.6 pounds, about 3 pounds smaller than 2015, but the overall number of salmon in the spawning run was exceptional.

Letters to the editor are encouraged to promote a community dialogue. Letters may be limited in length due to space constraints and must contain the author’s name to be published. Views contained within the letters are solely those of the author. The Pioneer reserves the right to refuse publication of any letter. Letters may be subject to editing. To submit a letter, mail to PO Box F, Bowman, ND 58623 or email to bmartin@countrymedia.net. Letters must be received before 5 p.m. on Tuesday for that week’s print edition.

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O BITUARIES

Lucille (Egeland) Smith, 91 Lucille Margaret Ableidinger was born Feb. 18, 1921 to Thomas and Mary ‘Mayme’ Radle Ableidinger near Karinen in Harding County, S.D. She was the third child of four in the family; the older twin by 15 minutes.

She attended Arnett Country School, Rhame High, and graduated from Bowman High School in 1939. Lucille completed Bismarck’s Capital Commercial College business courses and headed to Seattle, then Los Angeles until WWII ended. In both cities, she was a USO Volunteer.

Lucille married Stanley J. Egeland, a WWII veteran, on Oct. 16, 1945 at St Agnes Catholic in Cox, S.D. The couple moved to Los Angeles until Lucille’s parents needed help on their farm in 1947. They purchased

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Smith their own place southeast of Bowman in 1954. Lightning destroyed the house before moving so they had to find another home. Unbelievably, the building that once was the church at Cox where Lucille was baptized, then became a rectory where she dressed for her wedding now became the new family home.

While her husband farmed, Lucille worked for the Farmers Union, the State’s Attorney’s office, and

became Deputy Auditor for Bowman County.

Droughts and hail storms caused the family to move to Seattle in 1962. Lucille worked at Welder’s Supply while Stanley worked at Isaacson’s Iron Works where he was killed in an industrial accident July 7, 1964.

She now had the responsibility of a home on Seattle’s Beacon Hill and five children. Lucille continued her career until 1971 when she married William J. Smith and relocated to Auburn/Federal Way, south of Seattle. She became the step-mother of four other children: John, Robert, Donald, and Stephanie. Bill Smith passed away in 2011, and Lucille moved to the Willows in Bremerton, an independent senior living complex.

Lucille loved to travel and read. She was an excellent seamstress, crocheted afghans, collected seashells,

and enjoyed teaching her grandchildren many crafts.

In the mid-seventies, her passion turned to oil painting. She took several classes and continued the hobby until she lost most of her sight.

Her bones started degenerating, and she had multiple fractures in her spine and pelvic. Unfortunately, she was not able to rally back from her last fall and passed away on Oct. 3, 2016 surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her children, Deanna and Lane Dowell of Bremerton, Wash., Stacy and Janet Egeland of Tacoma, Wash., Robert Grant and Suzanne Egeland of Kapaa, Hawaii, Tom Egeland of Kalaheo, Hawaii, and Randy Egeland of Wailua, Hawaii, Grandchildren, Danny Egeland, Jessica and Imai Karratti, Ben Egeland, and Rachel Egeland, great-grandchildren, Anu and Po’o Karratti, Sanoe Stevenson-Ege-

land, and Kayla Birindelli, plus a host of nephews and nieces from the Ableidinger and Egeland families.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Tom and Mayme Ableidinger, her husband, Stanley Egeland, her second husband, William Smith, her brother Robert and Gloria Ableidinger, sister Ethel and Joe Geisler, and her twin sister Luella and Dick Noll, in-laws Leonard and Clara Egeland, Ruth and Rudy Vatne, Monte and Mary Egeland, Agnes and Elmer Angona, Curt and Tillie Egeland, Thelma and Raymond Kulseth, and Shirley ( Joe) Stinchfield.

Lucille was a dedicated Roman Catholic and a member of Holy Trinity in Bremerton. Memorial Services were held on Oct. 11, 2016 at Greenwood Memorial Park, Father Patrick Ritter presiding. She was buried next to her husband, Stanley Egeland, in Greenwood Cemetery, Renton, Wash.

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Lawrence Reisenauer, 79 Funeral mass will be held for Lawrence Reisenauer, 79, of Wadena, Minn., at 11 a.m. Nov. 18 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wadena, Minn.

Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 17 from with parish prayers at 5:30 p.m. and rosary at 6:30 p.m. at the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Minn.

Visitation will resume on Friday one hour prior to the funeral mass at St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

Lawrence passed away on Nov. 13 at Perham Living in Perham, Minn.

Please visit www.karvonenf uneralhome.com to send Lawrence’s family a message of comfort and support.

Arrangements are provided by Karvonen Funeral Home, Wadena, Minn.

Pastor’s Corner

Give thanks in all circumstances

During this Thanksgiving season I would like us to reflect upon a passage of Scripture found almost at the very end of 1 Thessalonians. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Paul writes “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”.

Here are three things that go together: rejoicing always; praying continually; and giving thanks in all circumstances.

During this season of reflecting on God’s blessings in our lives, (especially the gift of Jesus giving Himself to live a life of servanthood devoted to us and not to Himself ) let us look at this passage and be reminded where joy comes from and how we can give thanks through prayer and worship.

First, it is helpful to remember that happiness and joy are not the same. Happiness is based almost entirely on our circumstances and transient feelings. We are happy because of ______.

Joy on the other hand can and should be present entirely because of the work of Jesus and the Holy Spirit within our life. Joy is part of the fruit of the Holy Spirit, as the Holy Spirit transforms us into the image of Jesus, we are able to give thanks and rejoice always in Jesus no matter our circumstances. We rejoice in what Jesus has done for us, His great gift of salvation, and His many blessings. We worship and give thanks for what He has done and what He will do even in the midst of our difficulties and trials.

And most importantly, we pray, not 24 hours a day, seven days week, but whenever we have need

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ly, maybe the hardest part of all, we are not to pray just for our own needs, but for the needs of those within our church, community, and world. Our prayerfulness matters. Because out of a heart of gratitude and thankfulness for what Jesus

has done for us, we will pray that others might be blessed through our being used by Jesus, perhaps to answer the prayer of someone else. We have much to be thankful for, let us also show our gratitude to Jesus for what He has done for us

by looking for ways that we can serve others [Colossians 3:12-17].

Ed Kvaale serves as pastor of the Bowman Assembly of God.

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I want to graciously thank all the voters who voted for and supported me for Bowman County Commissioner. It is humbling to have so many support me. I will diligently try to do my best for everyone in the county. Thank you to those who either allowed me to place yard signs or requested them to be put on your property. It helped get my name out by showing your support.

Thank you to Jeff and Lynn Brown, Jim Sabe, Kelly and Doreen Lorge, Dan, Dustin and Darick Swanson, Ron and Opraha Bowman, Donna and John Crow for providing a space for my large signs. They were all in very good places.

One of my biggest thanks goes to my campaign manager, Nicole Njos. She did such professional work on my brochures, letters, cards, and the ads in The Finder and Pioneer and the placement of them (Thanks, Bryce and Nate).

It sure makes a campaign easier when you have someone to take charge like Nicole, Ryan, Owen and Ian. Thank you to Marsha Lehmann and Nicole for lettering the large signs — excellent job!

And most importantly, a great THANK YOU to my wonderful wife, Karen. Her compassion and constant support kept me energized through it all. Because of her belief in me, we decided now was the time to do this.

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Also all of my family who showed strong support for me from the decision to run to the end. Now it is time to go to work and to do my best to serve everyone in Bowman County!!

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

Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time • Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Rhame 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship 11:00 a.m. – Worship • Bowman Assembly of God Pastor Ed Kvaale 523-5544 / bowmanag.org Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning worship • Bowman United Methodist Pastor Ron Olson (70l) 523-5492 www.bowmanumc.org Sunday School for all ages: 9 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:10 a.m.

Wednesday night activities: Beginning @ 6 p.m.

• Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen (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.

• Catholic Churches: St. Charles of Bowman; St. Mary’s of Marmarth; St. Mel’s of Rhame Saturday Mass - 4 p.m. Bowman; 6 p.m. Marmarth. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 a.m. Bowman.

Weekday Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., Thur., Fri. Bowman - 10 a.m.

Wed. at Sunset Home • Bowman Lutheran Church 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship & Sunday School 2nd Wed., 9:00 a.m. – Women’s Bible study Every Wed., 12:00 p.m. – Sack lunch Bible study: Genesis • First Lutheran Church, Rhame 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship • Lebanon Lutheran Church, Amidon June 5, July 17 - 6:00 p.m.

Worship; All other Sundays in June and July – 10:00 a.m.

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Worship • Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services • Mound Church North of Rhame, Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service. Weather permitting • Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Wiggins 11 a.m. worship • Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass; 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass • Scranton Lutheran Parish Nov. 20 – 8 a.m. Haley Service; 9:30 am Peace Service Nov. 23 – No Classes • Seventh Day Adventist Pastor David Moench Saturdays - 9:30a.m. Sabbath School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church service

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DIRECTOR OF NURSING: Strasburg Care Center is accepting applications for Director of Nursing. DON plans, coordinates and manages the nursing department; responsible for evaluation of resident care; maintaining quality in compliance with State/ Federal law; help coordinate care with other departments. Qualifications: valid ND RN License with BSN preferred, long-term care experience and experience in managing staff. SCC is a 55-bed skilled nursing facility in South Central ND. Full benefit package with competitive wage. Send application/resume: Strasburg Care Center, 409 S 3rd St, Strasburg, ND 58573. Contact Brian Schumacher, 701-336-2651.

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LEGALS Published in the Bowman County Pioneer November 11th & 18th, 2016 CITY OF BOWMAN 2017 BID FOR CLEANING SERVICES The City of Bowman is accepting bids for the weekly cleaning of Bowman City Hall and the Joint City/County Shop for the year 2017. Bids shall be for the monthly cost to clean City Hall and a monthly cost for the Joint Shop separately. Bid specs may be picked up at the City Auditor’s office during regular office hours. Bids will be accepted until December 19, 2016 at 4:00 pm.

Bids will be opened at the regular commission meeting on December 20, 2016 at 5:00 pm. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. No late bids will be accepted.

Dated this 7th day of November, 2016.

Peggy Allen, Bowman Financial Auditor City of Bowman, ND

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City of Rhame is currently looking for an Auditor. Job requires computer and bookkeeping experience. Pay is based on experience. Excellent benefit package.

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

The Bowman City Commission is accepting bids for their checking account. Bidder may submit a bid for one or both options. Each bid should contain a fixed rate and a variable rate of interest the bank would pay. Bids must be in the City Auditor’s Office by 4:00 PM on Monday, December 19, 2016.

Bids will be opened at 4:45 PM at the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 2016.

Bid Option #1: A (1) one year bid from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Bid Option #2: A (2) two year bid from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Dated at Bowman this 7th day of November 2016. Peggy Allen, Bowman Financial Auditor.

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer November 18th, 2016 NOTICE OF PROPOSED JOINT PURPA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OF CERTAIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES AND PETITION FOR WAIVER Basin Electric Power Cooperative (“Basin Electric”) and its Member-owners joining in this petition are Agralite Electric Cooperative, Big Flat Electric Co-op., Inc., Black Hills Electric Cooperative, Inc., Bon Homme Yankton Electric Association, Inc., Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative, Inc., Butte Electric Cooperative, Inc., Cam Wal Electric Cooperative, Inc., Capital Electric Cooperative, Inc., Central Electric Cooperative, Inc., Central Montana Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., Central Power Electric Cooperative, Inc., Charles Mix Electric Association, Inc., Cherry-Todd Electric Cooperative, Inc., City of Elk Point, Clay-Union Electric Corporation, Codington-Clark Electric Cooperative, Inc., Crow Wing Cooperative Power and Light Company, Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., Douglas Electric Cooperative, Inc., East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., FEM Electric Association, Inc., Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc., Goldenwest Electric Coop, Inc., Grand Electric Cooperative, Inc., H-D Electric Cooperative, Inc., Hill County Electric Cooperative, Inc., KEM Electric Cooperative, Inc., Kingsbury Electric Cooperative, Inc., L & O Power Cooperative, Lacreek Electric Association, Inc., Lake Region Electric Association, Inc., Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Cooperative, Lyon Rural Electric Cooperative, Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative, Inc., Marias River Electric Cooperative, Inc., McCone Electric Co-op., Inc., McKenzie Electric Cooperative, Inc., McLean Electric Cooperative, Inc., Mid- Yellowstone Electric Cooperative, Minnesota Valley Cooperative Light & Power Association, MorGran-Sou Electric Cooperative, Inc., Moreau-Grand Electric Cooperative, Inc., Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative, North Central Electric Cooperative, Inc., Northern Electric Cooperative, Inc., Northern Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc., NorVal Electric Cooperative, Inc., Oahe Electric Cooperative, Inc., Osceola Electric Cooperative, Inc., Park Electric Cooperative, Inc., Powder River Energy Corporation, Redwood Electric Cooperative, Renville-Sibley Co-op Power Association, Rosebud Electric Cooperative, Inc., Roughrider Electric Cooperative, Inc., Rushmore Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., Sheridan Electric Co-op., Inc., Sioux Valley-Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc., Slope Electric Cooperative, Inc., South Central Electric Association,

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND AND REPEAL ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

relating to Outpatient Birth Services in Hospitals And Repeal Chapter 33-33-04, Food Code and Adopt by Reference the FDA 2013 Food Code

North Dakota Department of Health

will hold a public hearing to address proposed rules to the N.D. Admin.

Code

ND Dept. of Health AV Room 212 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505-0200 Tues., Dec. 20, 2016 2:00 p.m.

A copy of the proposed amendments may be obtained by calling the Health Department at 701-328-2352. Also, written comments may be submitted to the above address until January 3, 2017. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Health Department at the above telephone number or address at least three days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 8th day of November 2016.

Terry L. Dwelle, MD, MPHTM State Health Ofcer

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Southeast Electric Cooperative, Inc., Southeastern Electric Cooperative, Inc., Sun River Electric Cooperative, Inc., Tongue River Electric Cooperative, Inc., Traverse Electric Cooperative, Inc., Union County Electric Cooperative, Inc., Upper Missouri G & T Electric Cooperative, Inc., Verendrye Electric Cooperative, West Central Electric Cooperative, Inc., West River Electric Association, Inc., Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., and Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. hereby give notice of their proposed Joint PURPA Implementation Plan (“Implementation Plan”) to implement jointly their obligations under Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (“PURPA”) and under Part 292 of the Regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”). Section 210 was enacted to encourage production of electric energy by qualifying cogeneration and small power production facilities (“QFs”). Basin Electric and the Participating Members further give notice that on or after January, 1, 2017, they will file with FERC a joint petition for waiver of certain obligations under Section 292.303 of the FERC’s Regulations.

Part 292 of FERC’s Regulations sets forth the requirements regarding arrangements between electric utilities and QFs. Part 292 requires electric utilities to purchase and sell energy and capacity from and to QFs. Under the proposed Implementation Plan (and subject to terms and conditions imposed pursuant thereto), Basin Electric and the Participating Members would agree to (1) permit any QF to interconnect with the transmission or distribution system of any Participating Member to the extent such QF is entitled to interconnection under Part 292; (2) permit any QF with a capacity of 150 kW or more to sell energy and capacity to Basin Electric at rates that comply with Part 292 to the extent that (a) a Participating Member would otherwise be required to purchase from such QF and (b) the QF delivers power to the Participating Member’s system at a point where the Participating Member provides retail service with energy purchased from Basin Electric; and (3) permit any QF, regardless of capacity, to purchase supplementary, backup, maintenance and interruptible power on either a firm or nonfirm basis from a Participating Member at rates that comply with Part 292. The proposed Implementation Plan may be modified based on public comments, FERC’s response to the petition for waiver described below, or otherwise as appropriate.

The proposed Implementation Plan is available for review by interested parties at the offices of Basin Electric. Copies will be sent to interested parties upon request. Written comments on the proposed Implementation Plan must be submitted on or before December 2, 2016, to Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Attention: Dave Raatz, Vice President Cooperative Planning, 1717 E. Interstate Ave., Bismarck, ND 58503 or by emailing purpa@bepc.com.

Copies of written comments will be made available to interested parties. In addition, any interested party may request a public hearing on the proposed Implementation Plan by submitting a written request to the above

address no later than December 2, 2016. If timely and properly requested, one or more hearings on the Implementation Plan will take place prior to the FERC filing referenced below. Details regarding the date, time and location of any such hearing(s) will be sent to each person requesting a hearing. A representative of Basin Electric and the Participating Members will be present at the hearing(s).

In connection with the proposed Implementation Plan, and pursuant to Section 292.402 of FERC’s Regulations, on or after January 1, 2017, Basin Electric, on behalf of itself and the Participating Members, intends to apply for a waiver of certain obligations under Section 292.303 of FERC’s Regulations which, if granted, would result in all purchases from QFs being made by Basin Electric and all sales to QFs interconnected with the Participating Members being made by the Participating Members. More information on the waiver request is provided in the Implementation Plan. Persons wishing to comment on the waiver request should follow the procedures for written and oral comments on the Joint PURPA Implementation Plan.

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer November 18th, 2016 Unapproved MINUTES FOR RHAME CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, November 11, 2016 7:00 PM LOCATION: CITY HALL I. Grace called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

II. Roll Call: Mike Germann, Neyl Eagon, Grace Wood, Larry Entzel, Gail Olson, Jo Griggs III. Motion to approve minutes for October 24 and November 1, 2016 made by Mike, seconded by Neyl, motion carried IV. Committee Reports: V. Finance – Approve August 2016 Financials 1. A/R Aging Report – Has Nelcon been contacted for the $1,141.60 billing? All other water bills look good 2. Waiting for final bills from Brosz. Neyl made motion to accept financials and aging report, seconded by Mike, motion carried.

VI. Water & Sewer – discussion on sewer cleaning, all done except past Scotties and elevator VII. Police – Monte’s dog out a lot – will call and see that this matter is to be taken care of.

VIII. Equipment – Discussion on getting equipment ready for winter IX. Old Business.

1. Maintenance Position – Mike made motion to offer maintenance position to Jeremy Stotts, seconded by Neyl, motion carried. Jeremy accepted position X. New Business.

1. Mike made motion to rescind snow removal ordinance for seniors and replace with more specific wording, seconded by Neyl, motion carried. Ordinance read.

Copy of this ordinance available at City Hall.

XI. Motion to adjourn meeting made by Neyl, seconded by Grace, motion carried at 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted: Grace Wood, Mayor Published in the Bowman County Pioneer November 18th, 2016

LEGALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Southwestern District Health Unit 227 16th St W Dickinson, ND. A public hearing will be held to hear Public comment/input on the services provided by the comprehensive Health Maintenance Program of the Southwestern District Health Unit AND the services provided

by Elder Care and Public Transit.

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer November 18th, 25th & December 2nd, 2016 STEVEN J. WILD, #04091 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No. 06-2016-PR-00031 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CURT RIEDLINGER, AKA CURT D. RIEDLINGER, Deceased.

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

Claims must either be presented to Allan R. Riedlinger, personal representative of the estate, at 12737 North 99th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 8th day of November, 2016.

Allan R. Riedlinger 12737 North 99th Place Scottsdale, AZ 85258 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 November 18th, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on October 18, 2016, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel and Ken Steiner. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Steiner would like to discuss the Southwest Multi-County Correctional Center Board of Directors meeting that he attended. Brackel would like to discuss the proposed statewide trunked radio system. Abrahamson made a motion to approve the agenda, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

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

25537 Ameripride $125.13; 25538 Bowman Auto Parts

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$15.68; 25539 Bowman County Development Corp. $5,098.94; 25540 Bowman County Treasurer $249.02; 25541 Big T Construction & Lawn Sprinklers $90.00; 25542 Bowman Glass $100.00; 25543 Bowman Sales & Service $16.43; 25544 George Buckmeier $685.00; 25545 Bullseye Sporting Goods $3,133.61; 25546 Jerome Caron $143.29; 25547 Cerberus Security $300.00; 25548 Chief Law Enforcement Supply $27.48; 25549 City of Bowman $1,214.08; 25550 Country Media $737.03; 25551 Consolidated $27,010.03; 25552 Dacotah Paper $316.44; 25553 Dales Tire & Retread $2,522.00; 25554 Ronald Eagon $1,249.98; 25555 Robert Freymiller $445.50; 25556 Frontier Travel Center $317.74; 25557 Gary’s Jack and Jill $72.16; 25558 Erin Gaugler $182.50; 25559 Grand River Trucking $9,165.36; 25560 Brian Hansey $298.85; 25561 IBS, Inc $472.72; 25562 ITD $539.85; 25563 Krebsbach & Kulseth Funeral Service $575.00; 25564 LexisNexis $51.50; 25565 MetroCount $301.00; 25566 Mid-American Research Chemical $419.79; 25567 ND Newspaper Association $191.40; 25568 Peters Trucking $8,435.76; 25569 Pro Forms $650.21; 25570 SBM $362.84; 25571 Scranton Equity $40.54; 25572 Slope Electric $186.24; 25573 Southwest Ag, Inc. $1,345.00; 25574 Jim Stebbins Trucking $5,463.36; 25575 SW Auto Supply $120.68; 25576 Sandra K. Tivis $68.97; 25577 Jan Were $38.50.

lish the minimum bid for the property located in the City of Bowman Twin Buttes Addition Block 57: Lot 11 at $1,310; $8,000 for the property located in the City of Bowman Northwest Estates Addition, Block 1: N15’ of Lot 12; all of Lot 13, $500 for the property located in the City of Scranton Milwaukee Land Company 1st Addition Block 20: Lot 1, with the provision that all parties bidding are personally represented or have assigned authorization to someone else to act on their behalf. Steiner seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

With no further business to discuss, Bowman made a motion at 3:15 PM to adjourn the meeting, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

to August 1, 2016 instead of January 1, 2017. Brackel seconded.

A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Bowman provided an update on the Bureau of Land Management meeting held in Salt Lake City Utah, on their multi-faceted management approach for the sage grouse survival and provided an update on the annual Oil & Gas Producing Counties meeting.

Jim Gray, Southwest District Director, NDSU Extension Service, and Erin Gaugler, NDSU Extension Agricultural and Natural Resource Agent, met to discuss the Family Consumer Science agent position. The commissioners wish to hold off filling the position at this time. Mr. Gray will research options for sharing an agent with another county.

Karla Germann, Bowman County Tech Coordinator, met to discuss the potential adoption of the Social Media Policy, which will govern the oversight of public comments on our media posts.

Abrahamson made a motion to adopt the policy, with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Dean Pearson, Bowman County Tax Director, met to discuss adopting a resolution for delinquent tax procedure methods for mobile home owners. The commissioners will visit with Bowman County State’s Attorney, Stephanie Pretzer, on viable options.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Neil Hofland, met to provide an update of road projects. Steiner made a motion to approve selling Boyesen Township, up to 600 cubic yards of gravel at a twenty percent cost share. Bowman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members of voting. Motion carried. Discussion followed on the need for an on-going maintenance agreement with Slope County, Woodbury Township and Bowman County outlining the responsibility of each party on county-line roads. Hofland will visit with Bowman County State’s Attorney Stephanie Pretzer on drafting an agreement.

Steiner made a motion to approve reducing the longevity pay to all eligible employees by twenty five percent of what was originally budgeted in 2016. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with Steiner, Abrahamson, Bowman, and Brackel voting aye. Braaten vote nay. Motion carried.

Bowman County Sheriff Rory Teigen, and Deputy Sheriff Jordan Fisher, met to discuss the recent training Fisher completed on truck weighing, which models the North Dakota Department of Transportation policy, as per NDCC 39-12-07. Abrahamson made a motion to approve the recommendations presented for the enforcement of weight and load limits of vehicles traveling on public highways. Steiner seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Bowman County Emergency Manager Dean Pearson, Bowman County Assistant Emergency Manager Karla German, Bowman County Deputy Sheriff Dick Frederick, Bowman/Slope Community Emergency Responders, and state emergency managers met to discuss the potential modifications to the statewide trunked radio system. The proposals are contingent upon legislative approval.

With no further business to discuss, Bowman made a motion at 4:40 PM to adjourn the meeting, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Brackel made a motion to approve the October 4, 2016 minutes, with Bowman seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman County Treasurer, Christine Septon, met to present the September 2016 Treasurer’s Report/Bank Reconciliation Report. Abrahamson made a motion to approve the report, with Bowman seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Steiner made a motion to revise the allocation of the Oil and Gas Production Tax revenue to seventy percent into the road and bridge fund and thirty percent into the general fund, effective January 1, 2017.

Brackel seconded the motion and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the gaming site authorization, submitted by the Bowman County Economic Development Corporation, for the period of October 21, 2016 through January 29, 2017. These dates also encompass the Calcutta, which will take place during the PRCA Rodeo on October 21 and 22, 2016 which will be held at the All Seasons Arena and the Texas Hold’em Tournaments which will be held on November 27, 2016 and January 29, 2017, in the west wing of the Four Seasons Pavilion. Bowman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Bowman County State’s Attorney joined the meeting at 10:35 am.

Discussion was held on setting minimum values on tax foreclosure property.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Neil Hofland and Gary Brennan, Brosz Engineering met to discuss current road projects.

Steiner updated the commissioners on the Dickinson Law Enforcement Center remodel project. They have found problems with the roof, so Bowman County will be responsible for paying approximately $5,600 for the roof repairs.

Dean Pearson, Bowman County Tax Director, Rory Teigen, Bowman County Sheriff, and Jodi Freier, Bowman County Assistant Tax Director met with commissioners to discuss delinquent taxes on mobile homes.

Brackel made a motion to estab-

Rick Braaten (s) Chairman Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: Mindy Schumacher (s) Bowman County Deputy Auditor Published in the Bowman County Pioneer November 18th, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on November 1, 2016, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel and Ken Steiner.

Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM. Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Abrahamson made a motion to approve the agenda, with Brackel 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 6166-6224 October Payroll $158,865.77; 25588-25601 Social Welfare $4,482.78; 25602 Advanced Business Methods $1,562.43; 25603 Bowman County Treasurer $103.00; 25604 Steve Beylund Construction $3,037.50; 25605 Bowman Glass $100.00; 25606 Lynn Brackel $194.40; 25607 Brosz Engineering $5,197.50; 25608 Bowman Sales & Service $95.28; 25609 Best Western Ramkota $819.00; 25610 Best Western Ramkota - Rapid City $343.96; 25611 Chief Law Enforcement Supply $650.87; 25612 Don Conant $200.00; 25613 Consolidated $160.99; 25614 Double EE Service $68.77; 25615 Electronic Communications $680.00; 25616 Fisher Sand & Gravel $13,968.90; 25617 Dick Frederick $35.00; 25618 Jodi Freier $21.98; 25619 Erin Gaugler $695.45; 25620 Grand River Trucking $1,239.60; 25621 IBS, Inc. $724.73; 25622 John Deere Financial $2,699.72; 25623 Doug Langhoff $35.00; 25624 MCI $123.46; 25625 MDU $2,415.27; 25626 National Association of Counties $450.00; 25627 Naval Surface Warfare Center $300.00; 25628 NDSU Extension Service $49.00; 25629 Newby’s Ace Hardware $305.02; 25630 Northwest Tire $41.35; 25631 Peters Trucking $8,480.64; 25632 Print Elect $339.13; 25633 Radisson $81.90; 25634 Randy’s Welding $1,908.27; 25635 Patty Sadowsky $931.60; 25636 Jim Stebbins Trucking $2,505.12; 25637 Unlimited Office Products $213.29; 25638 Watch Guard $2,375.00.

Steiner made a motion to amend the October 18, 2016 minutes, revising the effective date of the Oil & Gas Production Tax allocation

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

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Night Hawks cross country coach happy with runners as season ends

By SHELDON CHRISTENSON For The Pioneer

I asked Stephanie Howe for a post season cross country assessment and as usual she always provides excellent comments. She is going a great job in building this program up. Her comments: • We finished a great season. We placed as a team which is a first for Night

• Sidra improved by two minutes and 31 seconds. She received the hardest worker award this year. She came out to practice every day and gave it her all. Although she is in eighth grade she ran mostly varsity races. Sidra has great potential in this sport. You can tell she runs with her heart. I can honestly say if she sticks with it and trains in the off season she has potential for top 20 at state. I believe she will make it in the top 10. She has the

Hawk XC. Our JV boys placed second at regionals with Levi Howard, Peyton Tuhy, Mitchell Dalley, and Brian Bartholmy! That was a great accomplishment for them. We had two kids compete at state Cale Schalesky and Sidra Sadowsky. Schalesky finished the season with a personal record, his fastest time over three seasons. Sadowsky was 10th to finish in the seventh and eighth grade division and she was 45th overall.”

heart for this sport and it shows at each competition.

I’m very proud of how well she has done in the past two years.”

• Peyton Tuhy improved by two min and 13 seconds.

This was Peyton’s first year running XC. He came to practice every day worked hard and it showed in each competition. He shows a dedication to running and I believe he has a great future in this sport. Peyton also received the hardest worker award this year.

• Levi Howard improved by one min and two seconds. This was Levi’s first year running XC he did a great job. Levi runs because he loves to run. Sometimes competition will fuel kids in this sport, but his love for running is what he enjoys the most.

• Brian Bartholmy im-

proved his time by three min and 16 seconds. Brian received our most improved award this year which was well deserved. Brian was always at practice and worked hard while he was there and it showed in his improvements.

• Morgan Hutzenbiler improved by two min and 43 seconds on the hardest course we ran all year. She did a great job at practice and even if she couldn’t make it she would make time to get a run in. She also received our Team Leader award. She did a great job in making sure everyone would warm up and get ready for each race all while cheering all the others on.

Although I had only one season in cross country to see what she was capable of I am excited to see what she will do on the track this

spring.

• Mitchell Dalley improved by one min and 23 seconds. This was Mitch’s first year running XC as well and he showed great effort and potential for the years to come.

• Cale Schalesky improved almost three minutes this season from prior seasons. Cale trained in the off season this year which really showed in his practices. He was able to really surprise himself in what he was capable of this season.

His paces have always been around 7:15 to 7:30 per mile and he finished this season with an average pace of 6:31 per mile. A minute per mile is a great improvement.

“I’m very proud of each and every one of these kids and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them in this sport.”

Night Hawks highlight postseason rosters

By SHELDON CHRISTENSON For The Pioneer

Quite a few Night Hawk athletes received awards this year in both volleyball and football.

Taylor Burwick and Brianna Robinson made the 2016 All-Region 7 Volleyball Team. Kourtney Hintz of Beulah was named the Region 7 Senior Athlete of the Year and Breanna Messer of Trinity was named Region 7 Coach of the Year.

I was a little surprised at the Coach of the Year winner. Not that her team

didn’t have a good year, but they finished the year 11-0 in region play and 20-8 overall. Almost the same as 2015 when Trinity finished 11-0 in region play and 26-9 overall. First-year Night Hawk coach Ria Eaton coached the Night Hawks to second place in the region with a 9-2 record along with a 16-8 overall record. In 2015 the Night Hawks finished in fifth place in the region with a 6-5 record and 17-17 overall.

I did email Gregg Grinsteinner the Athletic Director at Trinity and he responded: “She [Ria Eaton] did receive some votes. We haven't ever released the final tally for All-Region Senior of the Year (SOTY) or Coach of the Year (COTY).

SOTY and All-Region are tabulated by the coaches while COTY is tabulated by at least two ADs (Athletic Directors) who are members of the NDHSCA who sponsor that award.”

Selected to the 2016 9-Man Western Roughrider

Football Conference team were Seth Ehlers, Sr., Ethan Dupper, Jr., Hudson Pierce, Sr., Damon Cornelius, Sr., Nevan Weaver, Sr. and Seth Olson, Sr.. Selected for Honorable Mention were Ty Warbis, Fr., and Andrew Sulzman, Sr..

Selected to the 2016 Region 5 9-Man Football 1st Team were Isaiah Kludt, Running Back, Nevan Weaver, Offensive Lineman, Damon Cornelius, Defensive Lineman and Kyle Burwick, Defensive Back. Selected for the 2nd team were Jaxon Mellmer, Quarterback, Seth Olson, Offensive Lineman, Alec Andress and Hudson Pierce, Linebackers. Selected At Large were Jordan Dilse, Defensive Line and Jacob Dix, Linebacker.

Andrew Perrin, Richardton-Taylor-Hebron, was named Lineman of the Year.

Brady Wegh, Mott-Regent, was selected Back of the Year and Steve Kleinjan, New Salem-Almont-Glen Ullin, was selected Coach of the Year.

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November 18, 2016

The Bowman County Pioneer

Museum announces passing of albino bison, White Cloud

With deep sadness, the National Buffalo Museum announces the passing of White Cloud, the rare albi-

no buffalo who lived with the museum's herd for almost two decades. White Cloud died peacefully of

old age on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016.

White Cloud was born on the Shirek Buffalo Ranch

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near Michigan, North Dakota, in 1996 and came to live with the herd at the National Buffalo Museum in 1997. She gave birth to 11 calves during her time in Jamestown, including Dakota Miracle, a rare white bull. She returned home to the Shirek Buffalo Ranch in May of 2016.

White Cloud was beloved by local residents and attracted an estimated 3 million visitors to Jamestown.

White bison are exceedingly rare and are considered sacred to indigenous peoples of North America.

“To me, White Cloud was more than a tourist attraction. She drew many, many people to the community, but more than that, she brought the community together with White Cloud Days, parades, and special Native American events.

She will be missed by the

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ceived the Eagle Globe and Anchor signifying that he earned the prestigious title

Travelers on I-94 near Jamestown have likely seen White Cloud, the National Buffalo Museum’s prized rare white buffalo, grazing in the fields. (Photo by Searle Swedlund) Museum, our city, and by all the travelers that could look to the North and view her as they drove along the I-94 interstate pasture” said Don Williams, President of the National Buffalo Museum’s board.

There will not be a formal memorial service for White Cloud, but the museum en-

courages those who wish to share their memories, stories and photos on social media using #WhiteCloud.

Plans are being made to bring White Cloud back to the museum as a full body mount display. With your support, she will be preserved for future generations.

he worked so hard to obtain.

He reflected on the honor and pride he felt when he officially became a Marine.

Though his service to the country didn’t come without tribulations as he trav-

eled and trained around the globe, stationed in areas like Africa, Kosovo, Iraq. The longest night of his life, as he explained, was the night he first went into Iraq.

When he came home a year later, his son was two years old; he missed most of his son’s first year. After six more months of training and two months of mission preparation, he left again to fly directly into Kuwait. “(On) our second trip to Iraq we had our biggest hit,” he said. “With 154 wounded in action and six killed in action.”

Kelly paid tribute to the six men he served alongside who died in action, including Gunnery Sgt. Ronald Baum, Sgt. Michael Speer, Cpl. Christopher Belchik, Lance Cpl. Bryan Kelly, Lance Cpl. Nicholas Morrison and Lance Cpl. Andrew Zabierek.

Instead of talking about himself and his service, Kelly decidedly wanted to discuss patriotism and its importance.

He reiterated the Webster’s definition of “One’s love and devotion to one’s country,” as well as the meaning of the words we speak in the Pledge of Allegiance and what the colors of our flag represent.

“I have always been in awe of those men and women who stood up for my country,” he said. “It is why when I see people who disrespect my country, my flag, and my national anthem that I get angry.”

Kelly said he embraces opportunities, such as the Veterans Day program, to share his love of his country and what it stands for in hopes of teaching others who may not understand its importance.

He closed with an expression of gratitude for the families who provide support while their loved ones are serving their country; the veterans who are willing to do the unspeakable; and to the teachers who help shape young minds.

With the school’s Veterans Day program taking place the day before Veterans Day, Kelly wished to observe the Marine Corp.’s 241st birthday, asking everyone to join him in singing, “Happy Birthday.”

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Southwest Healthcare Services Dr. Matthew Feller at Southwest Medical Clinic November 14-21, 2016

Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2016

SWHS Clinic will be closed SWMC and Therapies will be open on Friday!

In August, the Sunrise Foundation recieved a $5000 grant to be applied towards building a website. Sunrise Foundation was one of only three non-profit organizations in the state selected for a grant of this size. We are extremely honored to have been selected for this grant.

Nov. 22 - Dec. 6, 2016

On November 1st the Sunrise Foundation website went live and we are very excited to be able to share it with you.

Please vist our site and learn more about Sunrise Foundation’s role in our community’s healthcare.

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