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Yesterday’s Farmers holds 14th annual raffle

COULD THIS BE IN BOWMAN’S FUTURE? Initial renderings depict what the future Bowman Gateway Industrial Park could look like. (Courtesy Gilmore Planning)

COUNTY, CITY WANT PUBLIC INPUT ON INDUSTRIAL PARK BEFORE VOTE

By BRYCE MARTIN

WOULD YOU SUPPORT THIS?

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Of all the issues lingering over the multi-faceted plan to create an industrial park at the former Bowman airport, its location sticks out as the most “heartburn inducing,” as one city commissioner phrased it.

Bowman City Commissioner Chuck Whitney noted that the soil findings at the old airport gave him pause during a special joint meeting between the city and county Nov. 13 to review the project’s recently released feasibility study.

“When you just look at (the property) … it gave a lot of people heartburn,” said Teran Doerr, executive director of the Bowman County Development Corp.

Included in the feasibility study, findings of a soil study completed

by Brosz Engineering of Bowman indicated that the location’s soil

Bowman’s proposed industrial park by the numbers Cost Breakdown: ■ $646,000 from the county to purchase the existing airport land, using BLM funds ■ $238,000 from the county to purchase an adjacent piece of property ■ $1.8M from the city to establish infrastructure in Phase I ■ $85,000 for feasibility study ■ $20,000 in ‘seed money’ to initially develop, market the project

was quite poor. Brosz engineer Gary Brennan, who was also at the meeting, explained that the quality of soil is typical for western North Dakota though additional costs to build on the land would be noticed.

Stemming from the soil concern, another looming question was storm water drainage at the site. But it was said those problems would be mitigated, as was the point of the feasibility study. “(Just) because we want (the project), doesn’t make it viable,” Whitney said during the meeting.

Pending the city and county’s agreement to move forward on the project, and the outcome of a public hearing on the matter, an official vote could be made as soon as Dec. 1 that would cement the proposed park’s fate.

The project is a gamble, but not one without its benefits, according to Doerr.

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Daniel Frausto of Mandan was one lucky man last week.

Frausto was the winner of the annual Yesterday’s Farmers raffle ticket drawing for their tractor or cash prize Nov. 14 at the grounds on the west edge of Bowman.

This year marked the 14th year of the raffle.

The winner had their choice of a 1953 Massey Harris Model 33 tractor, a 1952 John Deere Model 40 tractor or $1,000 in cash.

Frausto chose the tractor.

He moved to North Dakota in July of 2014 from Phoenix and worked as a diesel technician. He bought tickets at an auction sale in August.

In total, over 6,500 tickets were sold.

Yesterday’s Farmers, which was started in 1981, is a group of about 50 members in the tri-state area. The primary purpose of the group is to preserve the history of farming from early days until the present. Their collection of restored tractors and machinery give the younger generations a chance to see how farming used to be done. The group has their annual threshing bee and other demonstrations of antique equipment each year the weekend after Labor Day in September.

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FFA members receive degree at national convention

Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

The American FFA Degree is bestowed up on a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence.

This year, 3,434 American Degrees will be awarded. Daniel Pretzer and Dalton Mellmer,

Pretzer

Mellmer

members of the Scranton FFA Chapter, will be awarded the American FFA Degree at the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo Oct. 28 to 31 in Louisville, Ky.

Daniel Pretzer was the past State FFA Parliamentary for the 2014-2015 year along with being an active FFA member in the Scranton FFA chapter where he was chapter president and participated in many CDE events throughout his high school career. Daniel is currently attending BSC earning a technology degree.

Dalton Mellmer was an active FFA member throughout high school and was honored with the recognition of being named State FFA Agribusiness finalist his senior year. Dal-

ton currently owns and manages North Auto and Diesel in Reeder, ND. He graduated from NDSCS in Wahpeton last spring with a Diesel Mechanic degree.

Sponsored by ADM Crop Risk Services, Case IH, DuPont Pioneer, Elanco, Farm Credit and Syngenta as a special project of the National FFA Foundation, the award recognizes demonstrated ability and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing or service programs. To be eligible, FFA members must

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have earned and productively invested $10,000 through a supervised agricultural experience program in which they start, own or hold a professional position in an existing agriculture enterprise. Recipients must also complete 50 hours community service and demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and civic involvement.

Each recipient of the American FFA Degree receives a gold American FFA Degree key, certificate and matted frame after being recognized on stage at that national convention.

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NEWS BRIEFS Gas average approaching $2 level Pump prices have fallen for 10 consecutive days, reaching today’s national average price of $2.16 per gallon. AAA believes the national average will continue to decline and could drop below $2 per gallon by Christmas for the first time since 2009.

In North Dakota, today’s average stands at $2.26.

Some stations in the Fargo area have a posted price of $1.99. The statewide average could reach $2 by the end of the year, according to Gene LaDoucer, North Dakota spokesman for AAA-The Auto Club Group.

The state last saw an average below $2 in February 2015.

Refinery production in the Midwest appears to be recovering, which should help improve prices in the region. For example, the ExxonMobil refinery in Joliet, Illinois, has reportedly concluded its scheduled maintenance and returned to production. This and other refinery restarts in the Midwest have led to weekly and monthly price discounts in many states throughout the region.

Historically, gasoline demand tends to decline during the month of November, and with the autumn refinery maintenance season nearing completion, pump prices are expected to move lower to close out the year, barring any unanticipated outages or supply disruptions.

FARRMS seeking interns for on-farm internship FARRMS is now accepting applications for an opportunity to learn hands-on farming and ranching skills with the FARRMS Intern Program. Farm owners and operators are also encouraged to apply to become a host farm.

The program will provide beginning farmers and ranchers’ real world training in sustainable agriculture through an innovative cooperative education program. FARRMS combines hands-on training, classroom learning and farm-based education on a diverse network of family farms in North Dakota.

Experienced farmers have the opportunity to share their skills and knowledge with the next generation of farmers.

Interns may choose the type of farm or farming you would like to learn. Participants that qualify for the program will live and work full time on a host farm for a growing season receiving ongoing instruction and learning in-depth skills unique to the host farmer’s operation. Slots are limited so apply as soon as possible.

Interns begin networking with potential farms anytime after applying and should be placed by May 15.

The season ends anytime until the end of November. Applications can be downloaded at http://www. farrms.org/farrms-intern-program.html and must be submitted as soon as possible. Room and board, tuition and a $200 a week stipend will be provided based on individual host farms. Farms may host up to three interns.

For more information contact FARRMS at info@ farrms.org or 701-486-3569.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov. 21 Lutefisk & Meatball Supper — 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bowman Lutheran Church Catholic Daughters Bazaar — Raffle, White Elephant Sale and Bake Sale 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the St. Charles Catholic Church

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Nov. 29 Climate Change Awareness Event — Begins at 2 p.m. at the Bowman City Hall Bowman County Development Corp. Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Registration at 11:30 a.m. at the Four Seasons Pavilion in Bowman.

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Dec. 5 SWHC Auxiliary 44th Annual Bazaar — SWHC Long-term Care Center, 9 a.m. to noon

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Impaired driving enforcement in October results in 150 alcohol arrests, citations Law enforcement patrols across the state worked more than 930 overtime hours for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign during the month of October.

These extra patrols resulted in 822 traffic stops across North Dakota with 150 arrests and/or citations being alcohol or drug-related.

These numbers reflect the totals reported from 40 of the participating law enforcement agencies, including the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

A total of 576 citations were attributed to the added patrols with

91 accounting for driving under the influence (DUI) arrests or refusal of a test.

There were another 36 arrests or citations for other alcohol-related violations and 23 drug-related arrests. Tickets for speeding were the largest portion of the citations at 142. The traffic stops also resulted in five felony violations.

“We’re grateful for the dedicated officers, troopers, and deputies who put in extra hours to help protect their communities during this overtime enforcement. On average since 2008 in North Dakota, October has

PARK: County still unsure

whether to buy airport land; will hold vote Wednesday FROM PAGE 1

She said it’s worth risking millions of dollars—ultimately from the taxpayer—to see that the project succeeds. If it does, she explained, it would greatly benefit the entire county as it would add to the city’s tax base and bring in new businesses and potentially residents. To further ensure the project wouldn’t be too big a risk, the project is being phased.

“You’re going to have ebb and flow in your economy,” Doerr said. “We’re not here to jump out when things get tough, that’s when we really dig in and look at how we can grow our economy. Now is the perfect time to do that.”

County still on fence over land purchase Bowman County would purchase the existing airport property for $646,000 from the Bowman County Airport Authority. The county would then buy an adjacent piece of land owned by the Wokal family, for about $238,000. The lands’ ownership would then be transferred to the BCDC and the county would effectively withdraw itself from the project.

That’s how Ross Graves of Gilmore Planning, who authored the feasibility study, envisioned the plan.

Doerr requested a “flat sum of money” from the county to move forward with the project, which includes the land costs, $85,000 for the feasibility study and about $20,000 of “seed money.”

But county commissioners weren’t entirely convinced.

During their regular meeting Tuesday, commissioners carried on with discussion over the

purchase. Doerr attended the meeting, making an official request from the funds to determine if the county was interested.

Their interest was contingent on an upcoming public meeting on the matter and also the city’s decision to provide nearly $2 million from its surge funds to create infrastructure at the site.

The only way for the industrial project to move forward was to have support and cooperation between the city and county boards.

Doerr expected the county to make a motion Nov. 17 to purchase the land, but that didn’t happen. Instead, commissioners opted to wait until after next week’s public input meeting. They chose to convene a special meeting the morning of Nov. 25 to make their vote.

‘Time is the enemy’ Time is not on the side of the project. So much so that there was debate about holding a public meeting prior to the city and county’s vote.

The timeliness issue falls to the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the decommissioned airport— to ensure the FAA signs off on the airport authority’s plan to sell the land or, if the county rejects the project, to submit a new plan for the land.

The airport authority needs an answer before they can move forward with the FAA; “the airport authority needs to close on their project in order for us to start ours,” Doerr said.

While the project requires quick moves to be made, commissioners are still carefully considering whether to move forward.

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seen the highest number of alcoholrelated crashes,” said Karin Mongeon, North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Safety Division Director. “With their efforts a total of 91 DUI arrests were made last month, possibly saving countless lives.”

Funding for additional traffic safety enforcement is provided by federal grant money distributed through the NDDOT. High-visibility enforcement for traffic safety is one element of a collaborative effort to eliminate motor vehicle deaths in North Dakota.

“We don’t want to see the ball roll down hill too fast,” said Commissioner Ken Steiner.

From the county’s standpoint, one larger issue related to purchasing the old airport land was that they would also have to buy private aircraft hangars.

People thought the county shouldn’t pay for private buildings, Steiner explained.

In addition, Commissioner Bill Bowman said the county’s BLM fund, funds of which would be used to purchase the property, is “getting shallow.”

But Doerr explained opportunities are lost the longer the property is sat on.

Several neighbors surrounding the airport property stated concern, according to several commissioners. While Doerr said they were more unaware of the full plans, one county commissioner suggested it was a matter of utilities.

Once the airport land is annexed, the city would provide city sewer infrastructure to the site. The neighbors to the north are forced to use septic, but do have city water. The question was why the city couldn’t hook their properties to city sewer at the same time.

“For the city to justify bringing that utility to eight landowners out there, it would be hard and surge funding can’t be used,” Doerr said.

Bowman Commission President Lyn James sug-

gested during the joint meeting that sometime in the future, those landowners could opt to hook up to the sewer at their own costs.

A sit-down meeting with those landowners is scheduled to take place prior to the public meeting.

What it means to have an industrial park An industrial park is an area that is reserved for industrial businesses to be co-located. The Bowman Gateway Industrial Park would have multiple commercial and industrial zoned areas encompassing land at the old airport. The hope is for the BCDC to sell those properties to agrelated businesses, but no business would be ruled out.

It wouldn’t turn into a commercial area such as the one to the east of town, with Shopko and ACE Hardware, according to Doerr. The surrounding commercial spots would be tailored to the industry that’s out there.

Graves said it would have a nice look and ensure the western portal to the city is “under control” as far as its appearance.

He said he anticipates aggressive sales for commercial property considering its enhanced visibility and access.

The BCDC is currently actively pursuing a big anchor industrial business that would come in, perhaps buy a large portion of the acreage, and anchor everything at the site.

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The Pioneer is thankful for its readers, advertisers and community.Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

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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.

Ladies Night Out event one of biggest in years The Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Ladies Night Out event Nov. 13 in Bowman.

Many businesses participated, showcasing their holiday merchandise and seeing a high numbers of shoppers.

With over 130 entries, Sandy Oberfoell, Diane Pierce and Doreen Henderson were the three winners drawn for the $100 in Chamber Bucks, which can be used at any participating local business.

(Left) Free massages were given out at Lasting Visions in Bowman. (Above) A shopper looks at holiday items at the Flower Nook.

(Photos by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

Equity donates to Slope County Cupboard

Holiday Health Fair rhame fire hall

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 6:30 am – 9:30 am

Blossoms & Brew Buffalo, sD

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 7:30 am - 10:00 am

slope County Courthouse amiDon, nD Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 7:00 am – 9:30 am

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southwest healthCare serviCes’ new amBulanCe GaraGe loCateD on hiGhway 12 Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 7:00 am – 11:00 am

• Free Glucose (Blood Sugar) • Reduced Rate of $25 Lipid Profiles (10-12 hr fast recommended) • Free PSA (Prostate Cancer Screening Blood Test) and Colon Cancer Screening Kits • Free Digital Rectal Exam by Appointment* * Digital recal exams appointments can be scheduled from Dec. 1 through Dec. 14 at Southwest Medical Clinic by calling 701-523-3226.

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Complete Healthcare Today for a Better Tomorrow.

Scranton Equity recently donated a large amount of hamburger to the Slope County Community Cupboard. LeeAnn Tibor gives the donation to Linda and Harold Narum.

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It’s Jeans Day, again: Funds donated to Giving Tree The Bowman County Education Association with the help of the Bowman Chamber of Commerce had Jean’s Day on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015.

Thanks to the following businesses participating in this month’s Jean’s Day: A2Z Printing, American Family Insurance, Dr. Bonnie Anderson, Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce, Bowman Chiropractic Clinic, PC, Bowman County Development Corp., Bowman Glass, Dakota Community

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Bank, Dakota West Credit Union, Dakota Western Bank, Dakota Western Insurance, Dale’s Clothing, The Finder/Bowman County Pioneer, Flower Nook, Flowers & Cappuccino

by Lasting Visions, High Plains Glass & Towing, Investment Centers of America Inc, Casey Hande, Morland Financial Services, Nodak Mutual Insurance, North Winds Lodge, Pioneer Financial Center, Sandi Tivis, Bowman County Auditor, South-

Peggy Lindstrom, Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce, presents a check to Edna Paulson, the Giving Tree. west Abstract, Southwest

Healthcare Services Clinic,

Bowman students invited to attend music festival

Southwest Healthcare Services Hospital, Southwest Healthcare Services Long Term Care, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, TotLot Daycare, Wells Fargo Bank, Western Frontier Insurance.

The funds raised for September were donated to the Giving Tree. The Giving Tree helps those in need in our Bowman/Slope Community at Christmas time and throughout the year. If you would like to donate items, make a cash dona-

tion to the Giving Tree or volunteer to help with the project, call (701)5233285 or Edna Paulson at (701)574-3128.

Jean’s Day monies are collected on the last Friday of each month and a different charity is donated to each month. Next month’s charity is the Bowman Lions. If your business is interested in participating in Jean’s Day, please contact the Chamber office 523-5880 or chamber@bowmannd. com.

SWHS recognized for performance leadership in patient perspectives Southwest Healthcare Services announced this week it has been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in Patient Perspectives, reflecting top quartile performance among all acute care hospitals in the nation.

“Southwest Healthcare Services is proud to be recognized for top performance in patient satisfaction. We attribute this recognition to the efforts our staff make towards providing the best care possible to their patients. They have truly earned this award and we are honored to be able to celebrate their efforts,” said Becky Hansen, CEO, Southwest Healthcare Services.

The rankings have been designated by the Hospital Strength INDEX™, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of hospital performance. In partnership with NOSORH, iVantage Health Analytics has developed a data-driven

program designed to identify excellence across a broad spectrum of indicators relevant to hospital performance and patient care.

The Hospital Strength INDEX™ captures performance metrics for more than 4,000 acute care hospitals, including over 1,300 rural and Critical Access Hospitals. Leveraging data from public data sources, INDEX aggregates data from 66 individual metrics into three major categories and 9 pillars to derive a single strength overall rating for each facility.

“These top quartile performers should take great pride in this recognition. It showcases their commitment to continuous performance analysis and improvement. On this occasion of National Rural Health Day, it’s an honor to celebrate their achievement as they continue to serve their communities despite the many market, regulatory and financial pressures they face,” said Michael Topchik, senior vice president of iVantage Health Analytics.

Fourteen Bowman County High School students attended the 58th Annual Northern Plains Music Festival on the campus of Dickinson State University this past weekend. A student must audition to participate in this festival. Marissa Skalicky, Talia Green, Ethan Fischer, Andrea Richard, Emily Paulson, Abigail Bartholomay, Meggie Fischer, Elyse Paulson, Jacob Boehm, Michaela Fischer, Brooke Peterson, Shelby Tennis, Parker Krebsbach and Emily Belland attended.

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Thank You

From the Bowman Lions Club The BOWMAN LIONS CLUB would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to all of the Race Sponsors, Major Prize Donors and all of you that supported us at the 6th Annual “A Nite at the Races” on Saturday, November 7th. Thanks for making this a big success again this year!

Thanks again to the Race Sponsors - Dakota Community Bank, JABBR’s Restaurant, Scranton Equity, Bowman Sales and Service, West Plains Implement, Newby’s Ace Hardware, Baker Furniture, Northwest Tire, Farmers Union Oil/Cenex, Wells Fargo Bank, Pifer’s Auction & Realty, and Krebsbach & Kulseth Funeral Services.

Also a special thanks goes out to the MAJOR PRIZE DONORS - Braun’s Distributing, First Gold of Deadwood, Deadwood Gulch, Bowman Drug, Frontier Travel Center, Dakota Farm Equipment, Southwest Ag, Dakota Western Bank, Subway Restaurant, Windy’s Construction, Grazer’s Bar & Burgers, Scheels, Ken’s Super Valu, GG’s Closet, Prairie Fitness, Paulson Premium Seed, Prairie Dental, Scranton Equity, Kara Lei Day Care, Doug & Evie Abrahamson, Ricochet Western Wear, Morland Financial Services, Bowman Sales and Service, Newby’s Ace Hardware, NAPA Auto Parts, Classic Beauty Salon, Jacam Chemicals, Therapeutic Kneads, and Coyle Electric.

We had numerous door prizes donated by local businesses and individuals.

Your generousity did not go unnoticed. Thank You from the bottom of our hearts.

The Bowman Lions Club will use the proceeds from this event to sponsor a local annual Glucose-Health Screening at the NEW Bowman Ambulance Garage on THursday, December 10th.

THANKS AGAIN, BOWMAN LIONS CLUB “A NITE AT THE RACES”

Employment Opportunities

CNAs at our Long-Term Care

RNs at our Hospital

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Seeking FT, PT or Per Diem CNAs 8 or 12 Hour PM and Night Shifts ** Starting Wage $13.50 + Exp. Seeking Full-Time, Part-Time or Per Diem RNs or LPNs to work 12 Hour Shifts in a LTC Setting.

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

Activity Aide or Activity CNA

Seeking a Full-Time Activity Aide or Activity CNA 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 Part-Time Housekeeping Aide to help maintain a safe, pleasant and functional environment for residents, patients and staff. The Aide will work rotating shifts at both of our facilities.

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

Southwest Healthcare Services is seeking Full-Time, Part-Time or Shift-Work Paramedics to provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings and perform additional office, supply and maintenance duties related to EMS.

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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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Musings from Main Street By Bryce Martin Pioneer Editor

Religion in warfare: Who is our enemy?

The City of Lights went dark last week.

There are no words profound enough to describe the immense suffering borne upon the people of France after a group of Islamic extremists enacted an organized series of attacks in Paris.

Nations around the world stepped up and showed their support, but it wasn’t enough to make up for the overwhelming losses.

Despite living in an ever-changing world, there is something that remains constant: the inhuman brutality that some radicalized groups can perpetuate on innocent lives. The current unofficial war birthed by the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq has taken many cruel forms—beheadings, suicide bombings, direct combat—but its underlying aim is to provoke fear and hopelessness.

Why? Because of religion.

There’s no longer a point in asking the world if we can just get along. A group such as ISIS doesn’t respond to rationale, peace talks or mercy. They are much more than simply a bully on the playground of the world. They have targets, plans and a wealth of finances that allows them to carry out drastic devastation wherever they please.

It’s nothing new. It’s much more publicized due to the advances in technology and the rise of social media in the last decade, allowing any person with an Internet connection to post information, video and pictures after deadly incidents such as in Paris.

That capability wasn’t really existent during the 9/11 attacks; all we could do was watch the horrors unfold over live television and in print media.

Sadly, the events are certainly nothing the world hasn’t experienced before.

Our world history is littered with wars, genocide, discrimination and persecution, so much of which was the result of preserving or promoting one religion over another.

Religion as an aspect of warfare began as far back as ancient Mesopotamia, which boasted the first-ever recorded religion. The civilization’s religion was polytheistic, meaning more than a singular god or goddess.

The Crusades during the Middle Ages was a complex, 200-year affair that began with military campaigns sanctioned by the Catholic Church.

The aim, ordered by the Pope, was to grant pilgrims’ access to sites in the Holy Land that were under Muslim control. In short, the First Crusade was a war between Christians and Muslims. The aftermath encompassed several other regional religions, as well.

The Thirty Years’ War was a historic religious war with the highest estimated death toll. It was a series of wars in Central Europe in the 17th Century. At first, that war was between two major religions of the time: Christianity and Protestantism.

As many as 11 million people were estimated to have died during the war. Protestant states in the flailing Holy Roman Empire began an uprising after a gregarious violation of their rights.

The empire perceived it as a rebellion and it was subsequently crushed.

The empire’s actions were soon condemned by regional powers and a full-fledged war ensued.

Though, the Thirty Years’ War eventually became more of a battle between European dynasties attempting to take power and less a deal over religion.

In more recent times, and perhaps most predominately, is the ongoing battle between the Palestinians and Israelis, most simplified to being a war between historic, religious beliefs and control of a region of land each group considers Holy in the Middle East.

The first forms of military Jihad occurred after the migration of Muhammad and his small group of followers to Medina from Mecca and the conversion of several inhabitants of the city to Islam.

The Islamic State came to light in the wake of Iraq’s destruction. Of its strategies, one eclipsing point of focus for the Islamic State is its role as surrey to bring around the apocalypse.

People wanting to join the terrorist group can from around the world, and in alarming numbers. That continues to this day.

According to an article detailing ISIS in The Atlantic, ISIS’s views are that their state rejects peace; it hungers for genocide; its religious views make it incapable of certain types of change, even if that change might ensure its survival; and that it considers itself a harbinger of the imminent end of the world.

That is what we’re fighting; that is the enemy.

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OBITUARIES Clayton Wallman, 84

Clayton Wallman, 84, of Rhame, passed away on Nov. 14 at the Bowman Hospital. Funeral services for Clayton were held at 2 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the First Lutheran Church in Rhame. Pastor Mark Nygard officiated with burial to follow in the Bethany Cemetery.

Clayton Wallman, the son of Axel and Mabel Wallman, was born South of Rhame on Dec. 21, 1930. He attended Nebo School through the eighth grade and was a member of the Bethany Church.

Clayton married Della Ward on Oct. 23, 1952.

Together they have three children: Shannon, Rocky and Vickie.

As a teenager Clayton worked in California at a steel mill. In 1970 he helped in the building of Big Sky Ski Resort.

He farmed and ranched South of Rhame, was an active member of the Nebo Township Board, worked as a carpenter for Russell Kulseth and drove the gas and oil truck for Bob Shuck. Clayton was a janitus tor for many years at the ny Rhame School. Later he d helped farm with Bob Osendorf and Melvin Waghe ner. Clayton also worked re- painting houses in North red Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, e Oklahoma and Colorado.

More than anything d Clayton loved to refinish furniture, including refinishing the Rhame Luup theran Church alter. He a spent hours upon hours stripping old paint and the restoring furniture in his o hitworkshop which jokingly ard”became known as “Clayton’s Strip Joint.” He was a talented carpenter, and was often roped into creing ating detailed, creative dog projects with his family at members. Clayton loved to go to rummage sales, nd I auctions and flea markets big looking for antiques and was unique treasures. He also s, enjoyed hunting and fishand ing, watching the Minope nesota Twins, and spendone ing time with his family, friends and grandchildren.

We will always remember h him for the loving, kind, funny and generous man he was. He was known for his favorite saying, “It’s no easy job.”

Clayton is survived by his wife of 63 years Della; daughter Shannon (Jack) Kline, Bismarck, their two children: Derek Kline, Bismarck, and Witney (Andy) Nielsen, Bismarck; son Rocky (Elizabeth) Wallman, Collinsville, Okla., ght. their three children Casey ow- (Brian) Barnett, their daughter Katherine, Little Rock, Ark., Talia Woltz, is her son Cash, Owasso, and Okla., Kendra Woltz, her he son Griffin, Yukon, Okla.; pen, daughter Vickie (Barry) his Gartner, Hermantown, hit- Minn., their dog: Poruld ter; foster son Rex (June) ar Eagon, Rhame, their two children: Dillon and Kalng orada; brothers: Allan me (Linda) Wallman and Earl ced “Buddy” (Shirley) Wallnot man; as well as many niecses es and nephews.

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Harry Flatz, 82 Harry F. Flatz, 82, of Bowman, passed away on Nov. 13, 2015 at the Southwest Healthcare Hospital in Bowman.

Funeral Services for Harry were on Nov. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Scranton. Pastor Mark Nygard officiated with burial at a later date. Visitation for Harry was on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel.

Harry Flatz was born on Oct. 15, 1933, the son of Howard and Hazel (Soehren) Flatz and was raised north of Scranton on the family farm. He was baptized in the Lutheran Faith in the Cedar Church and he was confirmed in the Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Reeder. Harry received his education at rural Woodbury Consolidated School and in 1950; He graduated with honors from Scranton High School and then attended Dickinson State College for one year.

On Oct. 23, 1954, Harry was united in marriage to Ione Erickson at the Mamre Lutheran Church.

Harry worked for the ASC measuring crop acres, and he also worked for the Stuber Farm and Ranch Store for a number of years.

Harry was a member of the Polled Hereford Association and the American Quarter Horse Association. He raised quarter horses for many years. He loved each spring when the colts were born, as he bred for color, confirmation and description.

Harry grew up enjoying hunting and fishing. He played amateur baseball for the Blue Sox during the 50s and 60s and was known for his pitching.

He enjoyed many hobbies from golfing, bowling and reading. His biggest thrill was when he shot his elk in Wisdom, MT. Harry loved to spend time with his friends, family and watching his nieces and nephews in their sports.

He is survived by his wife Ione; sister, Nancy (Gerald) Hvinden; brothers-in-law, Merle (Sharol)

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Erickson, Wayne (Pam) Erickson; sisters-in-law, Clara (Robert) Bohne, Lois (Richard) Schwartz, Marie (George) Nelson, Doris (John) Fischer; nephews, Kirk and Scott Hvinden, Jerry (Lori) Flatz, Russ (Rita) Flatz, Bill (Annie) Flatz; niece, Rhonda (Marle) Stouder; grand nephew; Hans (Gretchen) Flatz; grand niece, Ramona (Tyler) Flatz and many cousins, friends and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, twin sisters who died at birth, and his brothers; Ronald and David Flatz.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.

James ‘Jim’ Fischer, 61 James “Jim” Fischer, 61, of Bowman passed away on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 at the Southwest Healthcare Hospital in Bowman.

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Jim and his family ran a trucking company full time, although his true passion was his ranch.

He always made sure that came first. He was proud to run the ranch his father started and to keep the tradition alive.

Jim and Denise loved to travel and take rides on the Harley. They also found great joy in camping and boating with friends.

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Jim was known for his big voice and even bigger heart. His chuckle would bring a smile to anyone who heard it, and will always be remembered. He was known throughout the community as the man who would do anything to help a friend. Being the selfless man he was, Jim’s final gift was sight and health by being a donor.

Jim will always be remembered as a gentle giant with a personality larger than life.

Grateful to have shared his life are: Jim’s wife, Denise, sons Chris (Kirsten) and Jason (Kayla), his mother, Doris, sisters Alice (Thad) Magyar, Cindy (Steve) Vitter, his brother, Steven, and numerous nieces and nephews that he was very fond of.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Richard Fischer and his son, Tyler.

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James Richard Fischer, 61, was called home by the Lord while resting peacefully on Nov. 12, 2015.

“Jim” was born on Aug. 27, 1954 to Richard and Doris Fischer in Bowman.

He was raised on the ranch south of Rhame with his sisters, Alice and Cindy, and his brother, Steven.

Jim graduated from high school in Bowman in 1972 and attended college in Fargo. After school, Jim spread his wings and saw the country. He had many experiences on his journey from North Dakota to Florida, Oregon, and eventually finding his way back home.

Jim married his best friend, Denise Leach on July 16, 1983 under the apple tree on the family ranch, where they made their home. Together they raised three boys, Christopher John, Jason Richard, and Tyler James, with hearts as big as they are. He opened his heart and his home to his niece, Krystal, whom he considered the daughter he never had. Jim’s family

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

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

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

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

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

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

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- SundayofSchool ■ Bethany Lutheran 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 Meeting, Peace All other Sundays - 11 a.m. worship

Friday, June 27 - 8 p.m., AA, PeaceLutheran Church Parish ■ Scranton Sunday,Nov. June - 8 a.m., St. at Sunday, 15 29 - 8 a.m.

Worship Haley;Worship; 9:30 a.m. 9:30 Worship at Peace John’s a.m., Peace Wednesday,Worship Nov. 17 – 7 p.m. Peace

Church Council Meeting Thursday, Nov. 19 - 10 a.m. Quilting; 1 p.m. worship committee meeting Friday, Nov. 20 - 8 p.m., AA, Peace Church Sunday, Nov. 22 - 8 a.m. Worship at Haley; 9:30 a.m. Worship at Peace

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

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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)

employment Retail merchandisers needed for weekly service work in Bowman.

Knowledge of POG’s preferred.

This position is as an Independent Contractor. Contact Anne at 610-401-7411 (12/4)

nd Classifieds HELP WANTED NURSE ADMINISTRATOR POSITION at Wells County Public Health Department, full time 32 hours/week with benefits. Call 701-547-3756 for application. Application deadline Nov. 30, 2015.

The CITY OF PAGE is seeking qualified applicants for a PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR/CITY MAINTENANCE position. For complete job description/requirements contact the City Auditor at 701-668-2226 or go to City website at www.pagend.com. EOE. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – TrainND Lake Region State College, Devils Lake Fulltime, full benefits. Salary depending on experience. For more information see our website at lrsc.edu.

FOOD SERVICE BAKER/SPECIAL EVENTS - Lake Region State College, Devils Lake Fulltime, full benefits. Salary depending on experience. For more information see our website at lrsc. edu.

NOW HIRING ELECTRICIANS! MAGNUM ELECTRIC Fargo and Jamestown Apprentices and Journeyman. Top wages, PTO, Holidays, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401K & MORE! www. magnumelectric.net - 701-5513240.

DAHL TRUCKING, Langdon, is looking for 2 fulltime sales/dispatch office staff. Wage based on experience, benefits available.

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TRIC, 7,938.91; TIME FOR KIDS, 150.30; TMI STORAGE SYSTEMS, 10,337.00; TRIO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, 825.00; UNIVERSAL ATHLETIC, 708.24; WOODLEY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY, 901.48 Checking Account Total:41,951.35 ACT ASPIRE, 363.00; AMAZON MARKETPLACE, 291.44; AMERICAN AIRLINES, 1,312.80; APPLEONLINE STORE, 1.29; BARNES & NOBLE, 7.27; BAYMONT INN & SUITES, 389.84; BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 125.00; BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH DAKOTA, 6,841.47; BOWMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 100.00; BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER, 70.00; BOWMAN GLASS, 325.01; BOWMAN HIGH SCHOOL ACT ACCT, 125.00; CENEX, 32.67; CHIEFTAIN CONFERENCE CENTER, 358.80; CITY OF BOWMAN, 1,912.60; COFFEE CUP FUEL STOP, 44.88; CTP, 2,000.00; DAILY FIVE, 69.00; DAKOTA WESTERN INSURANCE, 367.00; DEMCO, 18.34; DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, 75.00; DETTMANN, DONNA, 150.00; DICK & SYLVIA THEURER, 195.00; DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, 237.22; DSU MUSIC, 80.00; EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS & PRACTICES, 150.00; ENSIGN, KELLI, 74.97; HOLIDAY INN RUSHMORE, 315.27; HORACE MANN COMPANIES, 1,003.37; JaBR’S, 125.00; JAHNER, JONATHAN, 1,231.00; JP FRAME SHOP, 83.84; LINDY CONNECTION PERFECTION, 28.35; MCDONALDS, 6.44; MILLER, ANDREW, 575.00; MONTANA MIKES STEAKHOUSE, 21.00; ND LEAD CENTER, 725.00; NELSEN, RICK, 4.60; NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION, 620.00; PEACOCK ALLEY, 20.00; PLANBOOKEDU, 627.00; RAY’S REPAIR, 1,062.50; SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, 120.00; SCHOOL OF PROMISE, 103,000.00; SHELL OIL, 60.01; SIMONSON, MARY, 215.63; SIMONSON, ROBERT, 241.50; SMUGMUG, 13.73; SOUTHWEST HEALTH CARE, 35.00; SUBWAY OF BOWMAN, 116.07; TIME FOR KIDS, 273.00; TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICY, 91.00; UNIVERSTIY OF NORTH DAKOTA, 15.00; VAN DAELE BUS SERVICE, 22,169.70; WINGATE BY WYNDHAM, 178.00; YORK PHOTO, 5.43 Checking Account Total:148,700.04

IMMEDIATE JOB OPENING, Sioux County has a job opening for a full time heavy equipment operator. The applicant must have a valid cdl class A license, duties include running a motor grader, haul gravel, do labor work, and some mechanical work. Starting pay would based on experience --40 hours a week, 10 hour days, benefits available.

Applications can be picked up at the courthouse in Fort Yates or requested by email: bhettich@ nd.gov. Taking applications November 3, 2015, interviews will be set for December 1, 2015 at 10:15 a.m. or, send resume to Sioux County Auditor, PO Box L, Fort Yates, ND 58538 - or e-mail to bhettich@nd.gov DAHL TRUCKING, Langdon.

Wanted company, owner/operator, team drivers with 2 years driving experience, current passport and can enter Canada. Call 800624-8680 Ted #212 or Lonnie #239 www.dahltruckinglangdon. com EXPERIENCED TRUCK DRIVERS: Freight Solutions of Hurdsfield, ND has an immediate opening! Excellent pay, benefits, vacation time and home almost every weekend. We pull variety of hopper bottoms in several U.S. states and Canadian provinces.

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONTRACT SALESPERSON Selling aerial photography of farms on commission basis. $4225.00 first month guarantee. $1,500-$3,000 weekly proven earnings. Travel required. More info msphotosd.com or 877/8823566.

BUSINESSES FOR SALE FOR SALE: CITY Center Motel, Devils Lake, ND. 24 units, attached apartment. Located in busy tourism area. Selling due to ill health. Call 701-662-4918.

APARTMENTS & CONDOS FOR RENT STARTING $900/MTH! Silver Waters 55+ Retirement Community, Grand Forks. New 1 & 2 bedrm’s, elevator, community rooms, Ht/wtr/garb/underground parking included. 701-757-0926 LAND WANTED LAND WANTED. BUYING cropland, pasture and CRP land, will lease back. Confidential 612220-1042. Leave detailed message.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE NORTH DAKOTA FARMLAND values are at all-time highs! Contact Kevin Pifer 701-238-5810

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YOU CAN PLACE a 25-word classified ad—like this one—in every North Dakota newspaper for only $150. It’s easy. Contact this newspaper for details.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PERSONELS IF YOU HAD hip or knee replacement surgery and suffered an infection between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 800-5355727.

MISCELLANEOUS NATIONWIDE NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING placement made easy! You make only ONE call and get only ONE bill! Contact the North Dakota Newspaper Association for details: 701-2236397.

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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 Sharon Paulson, personal representative of the estate, at PO Box 534, Scranton, ND 58653, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 5th day of November, 2015.

Sharon Paulson, Personal Representative PO Box 534 Scranton, ND 58653 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Bowman County has an opening for a permanent parttime office assistant, working in the Recorder/Clerk’s office and Auditor’s office. A job description and application is available at the Bowman County Auditor’s office, 104 1st Street NW, Suite 1 or at www.bowmannd.com/county. A benefit package is available. Application deadline is 4 PM, November 24, 2015.

Bowman County is an equal opportunity employer.

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STEEL BUILDINGS DIAMOND STEEL STRUCTURES - Fall close out - Prices slashed. Archwall & straight wall steel buildings. 40’ X 62’ starting at $9,900. Factory direct pricing.

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NOTICE OF LAPSE OF MINERAL INTEREST AND OF INTENTION TO CLAIM SUCH LAPSED MINERAL INTERESTS AS BEING ABANDONED BY OWNERS OF RECORD TO: Milwaukee Land Company, the record owner of mineral interests: TAKE NOTICE, that, under the authority granted in Sec. 38-18.106, NDCC, that Patrick W. Getz and Pamela J. Getz, as surface owners of the following described real estate situate in the County of Bowman and State of North Dakota: TOWNSHIP 132 NORTH, RANGE 104 WEST of the 5th P.M. Section 22: SE1/4 lying Northwesterly of the railroad rightof-way. hereby give notice of the lapse of mineral interests including oil, gas and all other minerals including gravel clay and scoria of the above-named record mineral interest owner on, in or under the land above described, and of their intention to succeed to such mineral interest of the above-named record mineral interest owner, and of their intention to claim title to such lapsed minerals as being abandoned mineral interests.

Sec. 38-18.1-02, NDCC, provides that the title to the abandoned mineral interests vests in the owner of the surface estate in the land in or under which such mineral interests are located on the date of the abandonment.

Please take FURTHER NOTICE, that as the above-named record mineral interest owner, Milwaukee Land Company has sixty (60) days after the first publication of this Notice to record a statement of claim in the office of the Recorder in and for Bowman County, North Dakota, in accordance with Sec. 38-18.1-04, NDCC. If no statement of the claim is filed within such sixty (60) day period, the title to the abandoned mineral interests will vest in the undersigned owners of the surface interest in and to the land above described.

Dated this _______ day of November, 2015.

Steven J. Wild, as attorney and representative for Patrick W. Getz and Pamela J. Getz STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA COUNTY OF BOWMAN On this _______ day of , 2015, before me personally appeared Steven J. Wild, known to me to be the person who is described in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in his capacity as attorney and representative for Patrick W. Getz and Pamela J. Getz.

Notary Public G\370-406.3 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER NOVEMBER 20, 2015 Bowman County School #1 Board Report - For Newspaper A 2 Z PRINTING, 577.74; ACME TOOLS, 139.40; AT&T MOBILITY, 265.26; BARNES & NOBLE, 343.75; BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS, 34.57; BOB’S PHOTO, 192.08; BOWMAN AUTO PARTS, 145.61; BOWMAN HIGH SCHOOL ACT ACCT, 115.00; BOWMAN ROTARY CLUB, 281.00; CHECKERS, INC, 50.00; CHEM SCIENTIFIC, 85.35; CITY OF RHAME, 153.50; CONSOLIDATED TELCOM, 766.00; COUNTRY MEDIA, 392.60; COYLE ELECTRIC, 28.08; CURT’S SHEET METAL, 45.00; DAKOTA DUST-TEX, 432.05; DAKOTA WESTERN INSURANCE, 392.00; DALE’S CLOTHING, 122.49; DULETSKI, MARY, 91.91; EIDO CONNECT, 100.80; ERICKSON, LYNDSEY, 11.63; FARMERS UNION OIL, 2,805.90; FREYMILLER, LEONA, 65.87; FRONTIER TRAVEL CENTER, 153.94; GARY’S JACK & JILL, 23.91; HARLOW’S BUS SALES, 105.34; HARLOW’S SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, 418.50; HEART RIVER VOLLEYBALL, 125.00; HONEYWELL, 1,240.27; HOOPSTER, 50.00;J.W.PEPPER & SON, 196.68; KEN’S SUPER VALU, 504.40; MILLER, TERI, 44.85; MISSOURI RIVER EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE,30.00; MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES,5,924.17; MOSER, ANGELA, 104.65; NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LEARNING, 90.00; NEWBY’S ACE HARDWARE, 63.66; NORTHWEST TIRE, 51.12; OFFICEMAX CONTRACT, 382.82; RAMKOTA HOTEL, 658.00; RANDY’S WELDING, 5.38; RAY’S REPAIR, 389.77; RHAME CAFÉ, 38.90; ROUGHRIDER EDUCATION SERVICES, 250.00; S&T CUSTOM PLUMBING, 82.50; SCHOLASTIC MAGAZINES, 266.82; SCHOOL SPECIALTY, 133.51; SENN, TYLER, 900.45; SIMONSON, ROBERT, 52.23; SOUTHWEST HEALTH CARE, 75.00; SOUTHWEST PRINCIPAL’S ASSOCIATION, 20.00; STEIN’S, 301.33; SUSAG, CONNIE, 59.80; TESSMAN SEED COMPANY, 256.44; THORSRUD SUPPLY, 35.23; THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR, 418.16; TIGER ELEC-

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER NOVEMBER 20, 2015 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 The regular meeting of the Bowman County School Board was held on Monday, November 9th, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the BCSD Board Room. Members present: Kevin Bucholz, President; Sharon Holder, Ann Fischer, Tara Lambourn, Stacy McGee, Russell Homelvig, and Dan Peterson via conference call. Others present: Tony Duletski, Superintendent; Tyler Senn, High School Principal; Tracy Lecoe, Elementary Principal; and Shari Krinke, Business Manager.

Members Absent: none Guests: Jason Waskiewicz, Tobiann Andrews, Jolene Hendrickx, Lori Sola, Pam Fisher, Jon Jahner, Mia Stafford, Retta Massey, Duane Stuber, Stacey Scott, Angie Moser, Wayne and Leann Buchholz, Mike and Terrill Heyen, and Sam Fisher.

President Kevin Bucholz called meeting to order at 6:00p.m.

Homelvig moved seconded by Fischer to approve the agenda with the addition of Transportation under E. Other Items/Committee Reports. All yes, motion carried.

Holder moved seconded by Fischer to approve the minutes of the October 12th regular meeting. All yes, motion carried.

McGee moved seconded by Homelvig to approve the District Bills. All yes, motion carried.

McGee moved seconded by Holder to approve the Monthly Financial Reports. All yes, motion carried.

Recognition of audience: discussion was brought forth by members of the audience regarding any changes by the school board to the extracurricular policy and coaching positions.

Tara Lambourn entered meeting.

Administrative Reports: A. Elementary Principal: Red Ribbon Week October 29th ; Parent/ Teacher Conferences well attended; West River Student Services Section 504 Training; NWEA Testing in progress; Elementary Student Council Food Drive during November; early out November 25th for staff professional development; Rhame Winter Concert December 14th at 7:00p.m.; and Bowman K-6 Winter Concert December 21st at 7:00p.m.

Tobiann Andrews and Stacey Scott exited meeting.

B. High School Principal: announced October Students of the Month; 83% attendance 7-12 Parent/ Teacher Conferences; Honor Society Treats for Troops collected 205lbs of candy; November 1st SADD & FFA annual Trick or Treat so Others Can Eat; November 10th Veterans Day Program at 11:00 , Josh Lazarra , guest speaker; State Science Assessment, NWEA and Aspire Testing; attended second session of Instructional Leadership Work-

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Discu shop; considering changing from and p a 7 period day to a 7.5 period day for the 2016-17 school year; and The guest Sam Fisher , CEO of Fisher Chiap Tracks, presented information re- docto garding the renovation of the existing track.

Princi Sam Fisher exited meeting. dent P C. Superintendent: November tary a 18th Bus Driver Workshop; information on costs for possible The b renovation projects; and possible dent P changes to funding for North Dakota Land Trust Grant.

There Mike & Terrill Heyen exited meetthe m ing. p.m.

Old Business: A. Superintendent Evaluation: discussion was held Damo no motions were made.

Angie Duane Stuber exited meeting.

New Business: A. Tuition Agreement: discussion was held. Holder moved seconded by Fischer BOW to approve the tuition agreement for foster child between Bowman County School District and Beach Scr Public School District. All yes, motion carried.

B. Early Childhood Community Gene Coalition (Grant Program): discussion was held. Fischer moved ABM, seconded by Holder to support ty Re an Early Childhood Coalition with Blue qualified day care providers. All Carol yes, motion carried. ing 6 C. Request for Sabbatical: Sarah 1,905 Fuhrman’s letter requesting a 587.2 sabbatical for the remainder of the Dako 2015-2016 school year was read. Cloth Discussion was held. Lambourn 427.5 moved seconded by Homelvig to 225; approve Mrs. Fuhrman’s request Motor for a sabbatical for the remainder work of the 2015-2016 school year. All Heidi yes, motion carried.

446.2 Wayne & Leann Buchholz exited Geog meeting.

190; D. 2016- 2017 School Calendar: vices discussion was held with no moPraxa tions made.

Scran Hendrickx and Massey exited Scran meeting.

Other Items/Committee Reports: tal S A. RESP: Holder reported on Oc- 252.8 tober 14th and the November 4th River meetings. Discussion was held no West Wood motions were made.

B. School Leadership: Holder and Fund Lecoe reported on November 3rd meeting. Discussion was held no Food Dean motions were made.

C. NDSBA Convention Com- Scran ments: Bucholz, Holder, and Pe- Foods terson reported on convention Fund sessions. Discussion was held no Buildi motions were made.

Tara Lambourn exited meeting. Denn D. School Board Committee Work Fund (Role & Responsibility): discussion was held no motions were made.

BOW E. Transportation: Mr. Duletski reNO ported on the need for a route bus driver and asked that the committee meet with him.

CH Committee Meetings: 10/14 RESP Dickinson, Holder; 10/29- The B 10/30 NDSBA Convention, Bu- accep cholz; NDSBA Convention 10/28- accou 10/30, Peterson and Holder; 11/3 for on SLC, Holder; 11/4 RESP Dickin- shoul son, Holder. variab There being no further business, would meeting was adjourned at 9:20 City A p.m. The next regular meeting will on M be held on Monday, December 14th, at 5:00 p.m. in the Rhame Bids at the Campus Multipurpose Room. on Tu Bid O Kevin Bucholz, President Shari Krinke, Business Manager bid fro Dece #2: A PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER ary 1, 2017.

NOVEMBER 20, 2015 to reje SCRANTON BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING 10-13-15 The regular meeting of the board was called to order by Vice-President Reitz at 7:00 p.m. in the superintendent’s office.

Members present were Reitz, Evans, Dillon, Sanford and Mellmer. No one was absent. Others present were Jeremy Dietchman, Kari Lei Valloff, Superintendent Pretzer, Principal Pierce and Business Manager Eberle.

The agenda was read and one addition was made.

There was a motion by Evans, a second by Dillon to approve the minutes. All were in favor. The motion carried.

There was a motion by Sanford, a second by Evans to approve the bills. All were in favor. The motion carried.

The board reviewed the monthly financial reports and filed them for the auditors.

The September, 2015, payroll expenses were $129,543.65. The checks issued were numbers 27841-27847. The check stubs issued were number 8006-8058.

There was a motion by Evans, a second by Dillon to approve the payroll. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Superintendent Pretzer and Principal Pierce updated the board on the ND State Assessments test results. In the mathematics assessment, Scranton High School ranked number 20 out of 173 schools in the state; and in the literacy assessment, Scranton High School ranked number 6 out of 173 schools in the state. In the mathematics assessment, Scranton Elementary School ranked number 6 out of 173 schools in the state; and in the literacy assessment, Scranton Elementary School ranked number 4 out of 173 schools in the state.

Discussion was held on NWEA testing in progress, House Bill 1176, and Title I Reallocated

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Superintendent Pretzer updated the board on the teachers’ and administrators’ conferences October 22 and 23, and parent/teacher conferences October 28, from 3:30 – 9:30.

Discussion was held on the RESP and professional development.

The board congratulated Karyn Chiapella on the completion of her doctorate program.

Principal Pierce and Superintendent Pretzer reported on elementary and secondary education.

The board evaluated Superintendent Pretzer.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Damon Reitz, Vice-President Angie Eberle, Business Manager PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER NOVEMBER 20, 2015 Scranton School District Bills October, 2015 General Fund: ABM, Inc. 2021.78; Adams County Record 39; AT & T 452.67; Blue Cross of ND 19,259.40; Carol Dilse 300; Cengage Learning 665.23; City of Scranton 1,905.34; Consolidated Telcom 587.29; Country Media 99.10; Dakota Western Bank 200; Dale’s Clothing 348.30; Denise Oase 427.53; DSU 40; Dilse Brothers 225; Edutech 50; Eggers Electric Motor 145.08; Great Western Network 7,300; Harlow’s Bus 37.28; Heidi Mellmer 124; Honeywell 446.25; MDU 2,519.96; National Geographic Bee 100; ND SBA 190; NDCEL 855; Network Services 633.54; Office Depot 33.02; Praxair 115.33; RESP 1,550; Scranton Super Valu 189.48; Scranton Equity 9,582.22; Total Safety 390; US Foodservice 252.86; VISA 1,688.70; West River Student Services 1,241.16; West River Teaching Center 100; Woodley Construction 12.65 Fund total: 54,127.17 Food Service Fund: Dean Foods 516.35; DPI 359.18; Scranton Super Valu 47.84; US Foodservice 2,998.22 Fund total: 3,921.59 Building Fund: Denny’s Electric 2,232.96 Fund total: 2,232.96 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER NOVEMBER 20 & 27, 2015 CITY OF BOWMAN CHECKING ACCOUNT BID 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 14, 2015.

Bids will be opened at 5:00 PM at the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, December 15, 2015.

Bid Option #1: A (1) one year bid from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Bid Option #2: A (2) two year bid from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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Dated at Bowman this 16th day of November 2015. Peggy Allen, Bowman Financial Auditor.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER NOVEMBER 20, 27 & DECEMBER 4, 2015 CITY OF BOWMAN BIDS 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 2016. 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 14, 2015, at 4:00 pm.

Bids will be opened at the regular commission meeting on December 15, 2015 at 5:00 pm. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. No late bids will be accepted.

Dated this 16th day of November, 2015.

Peggy Allen, Bowman Financial Auditor City of Bowman, ND PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER NOVEMBER 20, 2015 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on November 3, 2015, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, and Ken Steiner.

Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 90:00 AM. Chairman Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Abrahamson requested time to discuss the condition of the Farm to Market road. Steiner would like to discuss the request made by the Community Cupboard board for financial funds. Steiner 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 Abrahamson, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

5405-5458 November Payroll $155,949.58; 23598-614 Social Welfare $8,893.42; 23615 Advanced Business Methods $1,318.82; 23616 Anchor Drilling Fluids $5,900.00; 23617 Bowman County Treasurer $585.89; 23618 Brosz Engineering $37,576.50; 23619 Best Western Ramkota $961.20; 23620 Cashway Building Center $54.66; 23621 Com-

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fort Inn $320.00; 23622 City of Bowman $2,959.79; 23623 Cofell’s Plumbing & Heating $11,763.00; 23624 Consolidated $180.36; 23625 Dickinson Tire, Inc. $949.80; 23626 Frank Eberle $15.00; 23627 Electronic Communications $72.00; 23628 Flower Nook $26.00; 23629 Farmers Union Oil $21,077.58; 23630 Karla Germann $27.84; 23631 Goldfield Township $62,505.00; 23632 James Cabinet & Remodeling $11,101.55; 23633 Jim’s Repair $434.90; 23634 John Deere Financial $1,003.78; 23635 KPOK $40.00; 23636 Lawson Products $707.02; 23637 MCI $58.65; 23638 Anita McLaughlin $59.16; 23639 MDU $2,018.82; 23640 NDSU Extension Pesticide Program $420.00; 23641 Newby’s Ace Hardware $406.28; 23642 Northern Improvement $41,831.45; 23643 NSC Minerals $2,280.93; 23644 NW Tire $21.80; 23645 Sherman Oakland $1,500.00; 23646 Paystubz $234.00; 23647 Dean Pearson $214.60; 23648 Quill $124.96; 23649 Respond Systems $85.01; 23650 SBM $323.33; 23651 Sandra Tivis $98.63; 23652 Triple S Industries $3,600.00; 23653 Woodley Construction & Supply $322.10; 23654 Wilson Construction $24,145.00 Steiner made a motion to approve the minutes from October 20, 2015, with Bowman seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Steiner made a motion to approve the Utility Permit, submitted by Denbury Onshore, LLC, for the following location, T131N R105W, SWSW Section 23, with Bowman seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with Steiner, Bowman, Brackel, and Braaten voting aye. Abrahamson voted nay. Motion carried.

Abrahamson made a motion to close the courthouse all day on December 24th and open normal working hours on December 31st.

The courthouse will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. Brackel seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

At 10:00 AM, Chairman Braaten called the public hearing to order, to hear any objections to the minimum bid price for delinquent tax property located in the City of Bowman. No guests were present. The minimum bid price, approved on October 20, 2015, will remain in effect.

Bowman County Emergency Manager, Dean Pearson, Bowman County Assistant Emergency Manager, Karla Germann, and Bowman County Deputy Sheriff, Dick Frederick, met to discuss the possibility of to purchasing two outdoor utility buildings, currently owned by Basin Electric, at public auction, in which county repeaters will be stored in. The purchase of the some of the buildings will include a generator. Abraham-

PUBLIC NOTICE The Bowman County Development Corporation will be hosting an Public Information and Input Meeting in regards to the purposed Business/Industrial Park Tuesday, November 24, 2015 7:00 PM - Bowman City Hall

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son made a motion to authorize Pearson to submit a bid for the building without a generator, for $2,000 and buildings with generators $4,500, from State Revenue Sharing. Steiner seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.

Motion carried. If the county is awarded the highest bid, the road department will travel to Stanton to bring the building/s to Bowman Discussion followed on state radio system.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Neil Hofland, and Lucas Doerr from Brosz Engineering met to provide updates on current road projects. The Bowman County Airport Authority has contracted with Northern Improvement to grind ten inches of base from the decommission airport runway and six inches from the taxi area. Hofland is interested in purchasing the base for county use. Discussion was held on the Sunset Butte Road project. Hofland stated that due to normal November weather conditions he would prefer that the contractor complete the west side of the road after winter and extend the completion deadline to June 15th. A fifteen day penalty will be assessed now due to the delay and a then the penalty will be removed over winter. Brennan will draft a change order and present at the next meeting for commission consideration. The Buffalo Springs Road project was completed on November 2, 2015. Steiner made a motion to approve Change Order Number Two for the Njos Cut Across Road project at an increased cost of $18,792.00 for muck excavation, due to saturated material encountered in the field. Brackel seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Bowman County Sheriff, Rory Teigen, and deputy sheriff, Frank Eberle, met to discuss the pos-

sibility of the sheriff’s department enrolling as members to the Fraternal Order of Police. Bowman County State’s Attorney, Stephanie Pretzer, joined the meeting at 1:35 PM. Discussion was in reference to the Fraternal Order of Police. Pretzer’s opinion is that the county may become members.

The annual dues will be $1,640 for five officers.

Brackel made a motion to approve $72,210.20 plus $540 for a change order to Wanzek Construction, for the repair of the Spring Creek Bridge. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Gary Brennan joined the meeting, via telephone conference at 2:30 PM. Discussion was held on the cost of the millings that are available from the removal of runways from the decommissioned airport site. Brennan will research the estimated cost and the amount available.

Steiner made a motion to donate $1,500 from State Revenue Sharing, to the Bowman County Economic Development Corporation for further credit to the Community Cupboard, with Bowman seconding 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 to adjourn the meeting at 3:06 PM, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

relating to N.D.A.C. Chapters 75-03-17 Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities for Children.

North Dakota Department of Human Services will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code.

Room 210 Second Floor Judicial Wing State Capitol Bismarck, ND Mon., Dec. 14, 2015 10:00 a.m.

Copies of the proposed rules are available for review at county social services ofces and at human service centers. Copies of the proposed rules and the regulatory analysis relating to these rules may be requested by telephoning (701) 328-2311. Written or oral data, views, or arguments may be entered at the hearing or sent to: Rules Administrator, North Dakota Department of Human Services, State Capitol – Judicial Wing, 600 East Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325, Bismarck, ND 58505-0250. Written data, views, or arguments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 24, 2015.

If you plan to attend the hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Department of Human Services at the above telephone number or address at least two weeks prior to the hearing.

Dated this 6th day of November, 2015.

Rick Braaten (s) Chairman Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

relating to N.D.A.C. Chapter 75-09.1-11 Substance Use Disorder Treatment Voucher System.

North Dakota Department of Human Services will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code.

Room 210 Second Floor Judicial Wing State Capitol Bismarck, ND Mon., Dec. 21, 2015 10:00 a.m.

Copies of the proposed rules are available for review at county social services ofces and at human service centers. Copies of the proposed rules and the regulatory analysis relating to these rules may be requested by telephoning (701) 328-2311. Written or oral data, views, or arguments may be entered at the hearing or sent to: Rules Administrator, North Dakota Department of Human Services, State Capitol – Judicial Wing, 600 East Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325, Bismarck, ND 58505-0250. Written data, views, or arguments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 31, 2015.

If you plan to attend the hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Department of Human Services at the above telephone number or address at least two weeks prior to the hearing.

Dated this 12th day of November, 2015.

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Ross Graves, representative of Gilmore Planning & Landscape Architecture, presented the Feasibility Report, prepared for the proposed Bowman Gateway Industrial Park, which would be located on the de-commissioned airport site.

A question and answer session followed. The commissioners will continue their discussion during their regularly scheduled meeting on November 17, 2015.

Brackel made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:25 PM, with Bowman 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 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER NOVEMBER 20, 2015 NOTICE Special Meeting of the Bowman County Commission The Bowman County Commissioners have scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at 9:00 AM, for consideration of the proposed Bowman Gateway Industrial Park. The meeting will be held in the commission room located on lower level of the Bowman County Courthouse.

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

relating to N.D.A.C. Chapters 75-03-23 Provision of Home and CommunityBased Services under the Service Payments for Elderly and Disabled Program and the Medicaid Waiver for the Aged and Disabled Program.

North Dakota Department of Human Services will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code.

Room 210 Second Floor Judicial Wing State Capitol Bismarck, ND Tues., Dec. 15, 2015 12:00 p.m.

Copies of the proposed rules are available for review at county social services ofces and at human service centers. Copies of the proposed rules and the regulatory analysis relating to these rules may be requested by telephoning (701) 328-2311. Written or oral data, views, or arguments may be entered at the hearing or sent to: Rules Administrator, North Dakota Department of Human Services, State Capitol – Judicial Wing, 600 East Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325, Bismarck, ND 58505-0250. Written data, views, or arguments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2015.

If you plan to attend the hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Department of Human Services at the above telephone number or address at least two weeks prior to the hearing.

Dated this 6th day of November, 2015.

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OPINION

SKOL!: The Vikings Vine The Vikings (7-2) traveled out west and defeated the Oakland Raiders (4-5) 30-14 By on Sunday. With wind Jordan gusts between 25 and Wright 35 miles per hour, this came down to the running game, defense and field position.

First the good news. Adrian Peterson entered the week as the NFL’s leading rusher, and all he did against Oakland (who is seventh in the league in rush defense, allowing under 100 yards on the ground per game) was run for 203 yards and a touchdown, including a back breaking 80-yard scamper with under two minutes left to seal the game. This was Peterson’s sixth 200-yard game, tying him with O.J. Simpson for the most in NFL history. As a team, the Vikings ran the ball 33 times for 263 yards (8.0 yards per carry).

On the defensive side of the ball, it was an up and down day. Derek Carr dropped back to pass 45 times, yet the Vikings were only able to sack him twice. Oakland’s interior offensive lineman, Rodney Hudson (Pro Football Focus’ fifth-rated center), sat out this game with an injury, which should’ve led to the Vikings getting pressure at will. Instead, Carr was able to throw for over 300 yards, the most yards given up by the Vikings’ pass defense.

Up front, the Vikings were able to shut down Oakland’s running game, allowing only 84 yards on the ground. The Vikings also snagged two interceptions, the second of which occurred with a little over two minutes left in the game, with Oakland in the red zone and looking to score and make it a one-possession game.

Now for the bad news: Minnesota has really been struggling lately in the passing game. Coming into this game, Teddy Bridgewater and the Vikings are 28th in the league with only 209 yards through the air per game, and he is also tied with Colin Kaepernick for 30th in the league with only six touchdown passes. On Sunday in Oakland, against a team who is last in the league in pass defense and allowing 315 yards per game, one would’ve thought this would be an opportunity for Bridgewater to improve upon his stats. However, he only completed 14 of 22 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown, figures that have to be labeled as disappointing. It should be noted that the Viking’s game plan is not to have Teddy throw the ball a lot (there are 25 quarterbacks in the NFL who have thrown more passes).

The player of the game has to be 37 year old Terence Newman. Against Oakland, Newman had four tackles, five passes broken up, and two interceptions, becoming the first Viking to record multiple interceptions in a game since Jamarca Sanford in 2011. Looking back at the stats from 2011 through the 2014 NFL season, the Vikings are second to last in the league, averaging only 10.75 interceptions per season. There have been many recent investments in the secondary, so it’s only a matter of time before the Vikings improve upon that low figure.

The player who needs the most improvement this week is Kyle Rudolph. I was thinking about putting Blair Walsh here, but he had made 17 straight field goals before missing the two on Sunday that looked like they might’ve been partially blocked. Rudolph gets the nod here because he missed a WIDE OPEN touchdown catch that hit him between the numbers. Going into the game against Oakland, Rudolph was PFF’s 47th ranked tight end, which doesn’t justify the five year, $36.5 million contract he signed last year.

Looking ahead, the Vikings play the Green Bay Packers in Minnesota, which will decide the pecking order in the NFC North. The Packers are coming off a last-second, missed field goal loss to the Detroit Lions (yes, you read that correctly, the Packers lost to the hapless Lions). The Packers started the season 6-0, but have lost their last three games in a row. This week, everyone will be talking about how the Packers have fallen and how they will have problems against the Vikings. What I see is a team that will be coming into the game upset, and looking to demolish anything in their path, which just so happens to be the Vikings. The silver lining here is that the Packers are not invincible, and this game could truly go either way. Not wanting to miss out on the action, I will be at the game, hopefully cheering the Vikings on to victory.

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Fall athletes get honors Night Hawks’ Steeke named Lineman of the Year; 2 named to All-Region Volleyball team The fall sports season has finished and many athletes of Hettinger-Scranton were recognized for their performances throughout past four months.

Senior libero Kayla Chadwick and senior outside hitter Lizzy Thompson were both named to the All-Region volleyball team.

Head Coach Jon Kohler said that having two players from one team named to the All-Region squad is quite an accomplishment, considering the roster has only 15 spots.

Thompson had a dominating season. After setting the Night Hawk single-season kill record last

year, she broke her own mark this year and ended with over 320 kills. With the season stats accounted for, Thompson now holds the Night Hawk career kill record.

Chadwick is a record setter herself, setting the mark for digs in a single-season.

Both players were region leaders in both kills and digs.

Kohler said that the two exuded top leadership qualities; both were team captains.

Head Football Coach Randy Burwick said “you don’t win a region championship without having quality players, and we had quality players throughout the whole program.”

Burwick’s team featured players on the All-Academic team, first All-Confer-

ence team, first and second All-Region teams, first and second All-State teams and the Region 5 Lineman of The Year.

To qualify for the The All-Academic first team a player must have a 3.7 grade point average or higher and included: Kyle Burwick, Brandon Pierce, Tanner Sanford, Alec Andress, Mack Buckmier, Isaiah Kludt, Zack Rickertsen, Jordan Dilse, Jaxon Melmer, Hudson Pierce and Sam Kludt. The AllAcademic second team (3.25-3.69 GPA) included: Reece Williams, Bo Williams, Braxon Yates, Colbey Steeke, Brett Christopherson and Seth Olson.

Night Hawks named to the All-Conference first team included: Devin Faller, Jordan Dilse, Alec An-

dress, Sam Kludt, Hudson Pierce, Damon Cornelius and Logan Lachowitzer.

All-Region Second team included: Andrew Salzman and Ethan Duper.

All-Region first team included: Colbey Steeke, Brandon Pierce, Tanner Sanford, Isaiah Kludt and Seth Olson.

Colbey Steeke was named to the All-State second team with Brandon Pierce and Tanner Sanford being named to the All-State first team.

Steeke was recognized for work on the frontline, and given one of the top awards for Region V, Lineman of The Year.

“That’s a good list,” Burwick said. “I’m just extremely proud of them, our team did very well, and rightfully so.”

Bowman County players named to 9-Man Region 5 Academic Team 1st Team – Beau Jeffers 1st Team – Lane Jeffers

1st Team – Mathew Carlson 1st Team – Tyler Hansey 1st Team – Devin Septon 1st Team – Conner Buchholz

1st Team – Austin Richard 1st Team – Jacob Ruggles 2nd Team – Jacob Boehm 2nd Team – Adam Powell 2nd Team – Parker Lambourn

2nd Team – Bryan Knopp 2nd Team – Tristen Peterson 2nd Team – Jordan Powell 2nd Team – Dylan Scott

Lake Sakakawea in 2014.

The eggs collected this fall should produce 150,000 to 200,000 salmon, and plans are to stock all of those fish in Lake Sakakawea in 2016. None are scheduled for the river below Garrison Dam, Fryda said.

Chinook salmon begin their spawning run in October. Since salmon cannot naturally reproduce in North Dakota, Game and Fish Department and Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery personnel collect eggs and transport them to the hatchery.

Once the eggs hatch, young salmon spend several months in the hatchery before being stocked in Lake Sakakawea.

national wildlife refuges open to late-season upland game bird hunting the day after the deer gun season closes.

Arrowwood, Audubon, Des Lacs, J. Clark Salyer, Lake Alice, Lake Zahl, Long Lake, Lostwood, Tewaukon (pheasants only), and Upper Souris NWRs open Nov. 23.

However, portions of each refuge are closed to hunting. Hunters should contact refuge headquarters for information on closed areas and other restrictions: Arrowwood 701-285-3341; Audubon 701-442-5474; Des Lacs 701-385-4046; J. Clark Salyer 701-768-2548; Lake Alice 701-662-8611; Lake Zahl 701-965-6488; Long Lake 701-387-4397; Lostwood 701-848-2722; Tewaukon 701-724-3598; and Upper Souris 701468-5467; or visit www. fws.gov.

By COLE BENZ

For the Pioneer cbenz@countrymedia.net

GAME AND FISH NEWS ■■ Sandhill Crane Season Closes

North Dakota crane hunters are reminded the season closed statewide Sunday, Nov. 15.

However, the statewide duck and white-fronted goose seasons remain open through Dec. 6, and then duck hunting in the high plains unit reopens Dec. 12 and continues through Jan. 3, 2016.

In addition, the season for Canada geese closes Dec. 24, except for the Missouri River Zone, which closes Jan. 1, 2016.

Light goose hunting closes statewide Jan. 3, 2016.

■■ Salmon Spawn Completed

Fisheries crews have completed their annual salmon spawning operation on the Missouri River System after collecting roughly 500,000 eggs.

Dave Fryda, North Dakota Game and Fish Department Missouri River System supervisor, said the salmon spawning season was a challenge, with almost all of the eggs taken from Lake Sakakawea.

Only a few were collected from the Missouri River below Garrison Dam. “Dropping water temperature combined with declining daylight are major cues for salmon to spawn, but water temperatures this year were slow to cool and remained among the warmest we have seen through the entire spawn,” Fryda said. “In addition, unlike past years, our staff was unable to access the emergency flood tunnels of Garrison Dam to col-

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lect salmon, which annually has been a significant source of eggs.”

Fryda said the average size of Lake Sakakawea females was 11 pounds, the largest documented since the inception of the salmon program. “The average size and condition of females was exceptional, but overall numbers were not what we expected,” he added. “South Dakota and Montana had the same challenges collecting eggs this year.”

However, Fryda said the abundance of young male salmon, also called jacks, was a bright spot.

“Jacks are 1-year-old male salmon that become sexually mature, and typically a high abundance of these young males will forecast a good run over the next couple years.”

Fryda said these yearling males are from the stocking of 208,000 salmon in

■■ Some Refuges Open to Late-Season Upland Game

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The Thanksgiving Table

By LINDA BROOKS

For the Pioneer lbrooks@ndsupernet.com Thanksgiving is, by decree, the fourth Thursday of November. It was established to thank God for his provisions of the harvest, allowing the Pilgrims to survive the rigors of early colonial life.

Today we celebrate it with family and friends, thinking back to the time of the early colonists and remembering our many blessings. I think it is fitting that we are reminded to “give thanks” in the days before the bustling Christmas season.

The centerpiece of Thanksgiving is the people who will grace the table and how blessed we are to be able to be together. All other ideas flow from this point, how to make the area comfortable and inviting for the people who will be the guests, how to serve the Thanksgiving fare, and lastly to thoroughly enjoy the time we have together.

There are many ways to dress your table for

the festivities. I will touch on a variety of ways to set your Thanksgiving table.

Woodsy – for this table you could use a white tablecloth and napkins tied with raffia, white dishes, platters, and cups and saucers.

Down the middle of the table arrange a display of leaves, twigs, and mosses, with branches of pussy willows in a vase. Amongst the foliage add some small white candles in clear votive holders.

Traditional – this table will be decked out with orange, yellow and green silk leaves down the middle of the deep green tablecloth. Add pumpkins and gourds in their rich autumn shades for a centerpiece. Place leaf shaped, copper placemats and dishes in fall colors with deep green napkins at each place setting.

Antique – use a lace tablecloth with a crystal vase filled with long stem red and orange roses for your centerpiece. Flank the vase with gold or silver candlesticks with scarlet tapers. This is a good opportunity to bring out the good china dinner plates, cups & saucers adding scarlet napkins with gold or silver napkin rings. At each place setting you could add a single or-

ange or red rose in a small, clear vase.

Contemporary – for those football fans use paper products, depicting the guests’ football favorites. A football cake can be your centerpiece and cups, napkins and plates can feature various teams. Food can be all hors d’oeuvres with turkey sandwiches the main course.

Brooks - our table will feature a white tablecloth and Franciscan dinnerware. Franciscan is a family of dishes first manufactured in the 1930’s. My Mom had a set and used them often, even though she had a growing family (8), children. The colors are deep green, lime green, yellow, tan, and turquoise. The centerpiece is my green Franciscan water pitcher filled with Fall greens. Napkin rings are my ceramic turkeys and wee pumpkins finish out the tablescaping.

I hope you have enjoyed a trip through various Thanksgiving tables and that you will be enjoying Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Linda, Brooks, owner of Design Consulting, has an Interior Design degree from NDSU. She lives in Bowman. Her blog can be viewed on the Pioneer’s website.

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