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outhwest Healthcare Residents were happy to share tidbits about the shoebox packing experience: - “It’s wonderful!” Agnes Peterson, a first-year participant, said. “It’s just sad that we can’t reach all the kids.” She mentioned filling boxes with coloring books, race cars, and dinosaurs and is already planning to help out again next year. - Donna Henderson has been involved in this project for several years and not only “thinks of the children” as she packs the boxes but imagines their eyes lighting up when they receive it. - Another first-time participant Marge Tivis said, “It made me feel happy to be able to do something for children. It made me feel good, too.” - Alda Berg recalled her own Christmases as a young child when she received little things (mostly clothes) of her very own. “We didn’t have much money,” Berg said. “Anything new was really special.” So when thinking of the children who would receive these boxes packed in Bowman she said, “I’m thinking how lucky they are, but I know there a lot of kids that still go without.” - When Ada Heinrich packs the boxes, she always thinks of Dar’ya (an activity aide at SWHS a few years ago) who received a Christmas box as a child in Russia. “I like everything about the project,” Heinrich said. “It always brightens my holidays.” - Since the first year, Eunice Ruggles has been writing a special prayer that is packed in each box the residents send. She said, “It is always exciting to work on the boxes.”

GRANDMA ‘TUDE — In a cute moment, Sharon Maychrzak, left, gives an ‘interesting’ look to Esther Fish, right, as the two prepare boxes for Operation Christmas Child at Southwest Healthcare Services Long-Term Care in Bowman.

Bowman packs 109 special care boxes to spread love, cheer for the holidays

By LORI SOLA

Bowman County Pioneer

Residents of Bowman have been busy turning 109 simple shoeboxes into treasure troves for children they’ve never met. Several years ago, Debbie Patterson, an activity aide at Southwest Healthcare Services, was in search for something the residents might enjoy doing around the holidays. She ultimately heard about a program called Operation Christmas Children, where community members pack care packages for underprivileged children around the globe. The idea was approved by the SWHS Resident’s Council and has since been active for nine years, starting in 2008 with just 31 boxes. This year, they nearly doubled that amount. “I was surprised by how many boxes were filled and was impressed with the amount of merchandise received for the boxes,” said Kenny Rajewsky, president of the residence

Debbie Patterson, left, helps Donna Henderson, right, a resident at Southwest Healthcare Long-Term Care, with packing gift boxes for Operation Christmas Child, a program four Bowman organizations helped with this year.

council. “It was impressive.” Operation Christmas Child’s mission is simple: “Demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world.” There’s no doubt about it, love is certainly a main ingredient when people are putting their thoughts, care and prayers into each box they pack. Ron Olson, pastor of the Bowman United Methodist Church, has witnessed the excitement that a Christmas box can create for a village of children. While working several years ago as a missionary with his family in Papua, New Guinea, Olson happened to be in a nearby village when it was delivery day for Christmas boxes. Seeing the children line up then jumping in excitement as a truck carrying a load of boxes arrived was an unexpected delight, he said. “It gave me a new appreciation for what we do have,” he added.

Amidon gets first mail delivery By COLE BENZ For The Pioneer

The mail has finally arrived. Amidon’s Neighborhood Distribution Collection Box Unit (NDCBU) was installed Nov. 17, with mail first delivered on Nov. 19. This comes after a somewhat lengthy process by the United State Postal Service after it was discovered the current building housing the post office in Amidon would not be available at the end of the year.

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A public meeting was held in August, and the general consensus was that these post office box-like units was the best course of action. The real estate and land is scarce in Amidon, and finding someone to work behind the desk of a postal building is hard to come by. Which were the two main reasons the community decided that the NDCBUs would be best. Now the community residents can have access to their mail 24 hours per day. The boxes are located on the right side of the building when you’re facing

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the facade of the courthouse. Anyone who had a post office box in the old building, will now use their physical address for successful mail delivery. If you order something, or need to update your address for your electric bill or cellular phone bill etc..change it to your physical address, and according to a spokesperson out of the Bowman office, the mail will arrive in your designated box. There are larger spaces included in

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The boxes passed on more than just things, he noted, it brought love, concern and care because someone had held them in their thoughts. Olson had watched as the impoverished children opened their boxes filled with simple little trinkets. “It probably brightened their whole year,” he said. In addition to Southwest Healthcare’s 55 total boxes this year, three other organizations around Bowman hoped to pass on that same joy with Bowman United Methodist Church having packed 24 boxes, Bowman Assembly of God packed 22 boxes, and Melissa Mutschelknaus’ Grammas Lil Blessings Daycare packed eight. Boxes may be filled, following strict postal regulations and guidelines set up by the program, with various kid-friendly items such as toys, school supplies, non-liquid hygienic items, accessories, crafts and a personal note

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Yesterday’s Farmers awards annual tractor Yesterday’s Farmers held its 15th annual raffle ticket drawing for a tractor or cash prize Nov. 12 at the organization’s grounds on the west edge of Bowman. The winner this year had their choice of a 1940 Farmall H, a 1941 Styled John Deere Model A trac-

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■ Texas Holdem Poker Tournament — Registration 11:30 am - 12:30 p.m. Playing begins at 12:45 p.m. At the Four Seasons Pavilion in Bowman ■ Santa Claus Day – Pictures with Santa from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Bowman Library

■ Frosty Frolic, Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair – From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Rouzie Rec Center

I N B RIEF Theater to show National Finals Rodeo on big screen If you are unable to make it to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas between Dec. 1 and 10 this year, Special Cowboy Moments and the Belfield Theater and Performance Center have the next best thing for you. They are showing the Saturday, Dec. 3 evening performance of the WNFR live on the theater’s big screen, complete with surround sound. The event will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a happy hour. Cowboys will be honored at 6:30 p.m. and the big screen WNFR telecast will begin at 7 p.m. Post telecast entertainment will feature live music and a dance.

NDDOT reminds motorists to utilize latest tools for road conditions With winter weather approaching the North Dakota Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to share the road with snow plows and utilize the latest tech tools to find out road conditions before you head out on the road this winter. Motorists should be prepared to share the road with snow plows and other snow fighting equipment. Don’t crowd the plow. Sharing the road with snow plows is important. Motorists should be aware of the “Move over Law.” If you approach a snow plow or other emergency vehicles with flashing lights that is stopped on the shoulder of a multi-lane road, you must move over. The NDDOT snow plow crews work hard to keep roads safe and inform travelers of road conditions working 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, even holidays. The NDDOT provides multiple ways to get road condition information. It is important for motorists to know road conditions can vary from what is being reported.

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There are a few caveats to donating that people might not understand when it comes to the Bowman/Slope Community Cupboard. (Pioneer File Photo by Bryce Martin)

Best ways to donate to the community cupboard By SANDRA DINGFELDER

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‘Tis the season to be jolly, and to give. At the Bowman/Slope Community Cupboard we have been so fortunate to be the recipient of so many food drives and collections over the past few weeks. We truly want to express our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who donated food and to all those who collected it. I hope you know what a blessing it is to those in need. Over the last 10 months, January through October, we have averaged 42 households per month that we have served. The average poundage of food

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going out our doors each month is 1,462. That is a lot of food. Although we do our very best, there are times that the shelves are a little lean. The summertime is apt to be the toughest, however, our partnership with Great Plains has helped immensely in that respect. Although most of the food donated is perfectly usable we want to make you aware of some of the dos and donts. Just like with most facilities we have our guidelines that we must follow. We are unable to accept any home canned food. Likewise any meat donated must be processed in an approved facility. We cannot accept home butchered meat. Also unacceptable

is anything that has been opened or repackaged. We are not allowed to divide any large quantities of food at the cupboard either. For example if we get in a 5-pound package of frozen blueberries we are not able to divide it into 1-pound packages which would suite our clientele better as most of the households are smaller. Cans that are rusted or badly dented have to be discarded as is any food that is far outdated. We are strictly volunteer and many of us work full time jobs. It takes a lot of man hours to go through all the food and check dates so it would be appreciated if you could be aware of the guidelines when you donate. Any baby

food or formula must not be used after the expiration date. A lot of other foods are good for some time afterwards. Boxed food is acceptable approximately one year after the date, highly acidic food like tomato sauce is good for 12 to 18 months and low acidic food like green beans are likely risk free up to five years. So there you go, just a little information to make it easier for all of us. Again, we appreciate all the donations and hope you keep them coming. Each church has a donation box and even if it’s a can of soup now and then it all helps. There is a greater need in our community than many people realize.

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the NDCBU for larger packages. If a package is too large for that space, it is possible it would be delivered to your home. If you are anticipating a large parcel, contact the Bowman post office so they know it’s coming and know to bring it to your residence. Communication is key, according to the Bowman spokesperson. If you have questions, give them a call. If you have a change, or anticipate a change, give them a call. The Bowman office will also be in charge of servicing the units, or coordinating any servicing they might need.

The residents of Amidon in Slope County got their first mail delivery last week using the new delivery system. (Pioneer Photo by Cole Benz)

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Slope Electric seeks nominees for nominating, resolution committee The Slope Electric board of directors will appoint the Nominating/Resolutions Committee at their January 20, 2017 board meeting. Each director selects a member from his or her respective county, and those directors who are up for election select an additional committee member from their county. The committee will consist of not less than five, nor more than 11 members. The committee member names are then published in Slope Electric’s local pages of the North Dakota Living Magazine. The Nominating/Resolutions Committee meets twice. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. to acquaint the committee with the responsibilities of a director of the cooperative, which will aid you in selecting qualified members to be nominated. The cooperative will pay you a per diem, along with reimbursing you for mileage. The second meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 15 at

9:00 a.m. The purpose of this meeting will be to make the actual nominations for the election to be held at the cooperative's annual meeting, and to approve resolutions to be printed in the annual meeting report. Director’s terms that will expire in 2017 include: Terryl Jacobs, Hettinger County; Angela Carlson, Hettinger County; Steven Wegner, Adams County. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the Nominating/ Resolutions Committee, please notify Lynn Klein in the office at 701-579-4191 or at lynnk@slopeelectric. coop prior to the Jan. 20, 2017 board meeting date. You must be an active member of Slope Electric and your name must be listed on the membership. Members can also be nominated by filing a petition with 15 signatures. Filing must be done 30 days prior to the annual meeting and posted at the office. Members may also be nominated from the floor at the annual meeting.

Residents at the Southwest Healthcare Long Term Care spread smiles as they spread holiday cheer, packing boxes for underprivileged children through Operation Christmas Child.

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for children in three age groups, ranging from two to 14 years of age. Patterson said the Bowman Lions Club also purchased $250 worth of merchandise to help fill the shoeboxes and SWHS provided $400 for postage.

When the boxes are completed they travel to Dickinson to Bismarck and then to a processing center in Minneapolis. From there, boxes will find homes in Tanzania, Zambia, Namibia, Madagascar, Saint Lucia and Zimbabwe. Anything from the Denver processing center will be shipped to Mexico and Niger. Rajewsky said he is hoping that if

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The Thanksgiving holiday has been bittersweet for me for the past 13 years. Being married to a retail man, the holidays often reflect the very things I try to avoid…longer store hours; longer work weeks; less family time; and no By LORI SOLA financial gain. Bowman County Pioneer The holidays which are supposed to be family orientated often leave this family of three one family member short. So holidays in my house can sometimes be disappointing. Holiday travel as a family is forbidden for one of us and it just doesn’t feel right to leave a family member by themselves during this time of year. So we stay home. Over the years, I’ve gotten accustomed to quiet holidays, but when our son was born and was old enough to understand he was missing out on family get-togethers, I ached to give that experience to him. Seven years ago the weekend before Thanksgiving, Shawn and I drove down from Beulah to visit Scott for the weekend while he was helping out at the Alco store. When we met for lunch he broke the news and said, “As of Monday, this is my store.” We didn’t want to move, but we didn’t have a choice. At the tender age of four, our Bowman home was Shawn’s third home. Once again, we were on the total opposite end of the state from all our family. Meaning it’s a five and a half hour drive to our nearest family member. Doesn’t sound like a whole lot, but in the midst of the busy retail season, we might as well live in China for how hard it is to get family together to celebrate on the proper day. So I simply gave up. Yes, we miss out on old family traditions. Sometimes it’s hard to keep the new ones we make as well. You’ll often see we are even one person short at local town events, but when someone works 60 hours a week from now through December, we do what we can to make our little family flourish with thankful hearts. It’s the long hours and dedication of my dear husband that keeps a roof over our heads and food on our table. (I just wish he got paid overtime.) During the past five years, I’ve always felt bad leaving Shawn in the care of someone else while both of us worked. Long weekends and vacation time away from school meant away from family as well. No matter how much my heart struggles with what to do with my life (meaning how much should this Momma work), I feel blessed, but carry a troubled heart at the same time. I’m not going to lie. It’s stressful. Instead of concentrating on the things we cannot Yes, everyI’m daytrying some to 900,000 barrels of aoil are and be change, take one day at time produced Dakota’s 9,000-plus wells. That’s thankfulby in North the moment. in mind, am thankful forand my more healthy fammoreWith thanthat Alaska, moreI than California, ily;Oklahoma. my hard-working husband; my tender-hearted than It’s a figure surpassed by the number son; furry on cats; the ability to connect with others ofour eyeballs ourfor state’s newspapers. Estimates are through singing or playing volunteerthatwriting, more than 475,000 readersthe areflute; looking ing; forthrough realizing and believing less isfor more; laughter; a newspaper. Ready the slick a few close friendships; a new gym membership; part? Most readers have two eyes. That our home; faith in a higher power; and the desire to always means there are more than 950,000 learn more. eyeballs scanning North on My little family will get a the fewpages hoursoftogether Dakota’s finest dailies and weeklies. Thanksgiving Day to pray, share a simple meal, perhaps play a game or two before it’s time for my husband to head to work. It’s never quite enough time to accomplish all the things my son has planned for his Dad, but we are learning to be thankful in all things. From Our Little Home to Yours…Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

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We dodged a big old snow storm this past week! I was kind of ready for it. Other than the hoses spread out across the yard. The bales still in the field. The calves still on a few cows. Water lines not winterized. Tanks to repair. All in all, I’m closer than normal. The storm went south and east of us, but some of you may have been hit. Hope you got by alright! Shirley and I had grandkids for a few days this past week. Three boys. From 3 to 10 years old. Out house is too small. I never noticed before. When we bought this house Shirley wanted to put a basement under it. I put my foot down and said no. Basements are cold and damp and full of stuff that you don’t use. So we have no basement and all the stuff we don’t use is stacked upstairs or in the garage. And I don’t mind that (I hope

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Shirley does not read this). I go to bed early. Especially with the time change. Late night TV is that show where you guess the phrase. You know. “I’d like to buy a vowel”. It’s on so late I can’t remember the name of it. So when we have three boys that get wound up about six o’clock and start tearing through the house, it upsets the equilibrium that I have encased myself with. But I do enjoy having them help with chores. “Help” being the key word here. Evan can do chores when it is 25 above and windy out wearing only basketball trunks and tennis shoes. He’s warm blooded. And it keeps me warm hollering at him to go put some clothes on. But he doesn’t. RJ rides the pail calves and practices steer wrestling as the calves try to come up to the bunk to eat. I think he has a real future. He even started jumping off his horse

onto the ground to practice! Actually he was riding backwards and his horse took off for home. He couldn’t get turned around so he bailed off. He thought it was fun! Slate is the three year old. Like me, he is an early riser. If he sleeps until five I worry about him. But he doesn’t often. He helps feed cows. He needs his own knife. He has to cut the net wrap. He calls it “nut” wrap. And he insists on cutting every bale. It takes me a lot longer to do chores when he helps. But it makes it enjoyable. I warned him the other day… Actually I screamed at him. “Stay back dammit! That cow is mean and she’ll get you!” He calmly looked at me and said, “Don’t worry. I’m indestructible.” Now, what three year old uses words like that? And he uses some others that I won’t repeat. But his favorite thing is looking at dead cows. Or

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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. In other fall news, fish-

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horses. In our bone pile. All ranchers have a bone pile. It’s usually hid from public viewing. But Slate knows where it is. And every day we have to stop there so he can stab the dead cows with his knife. He brought home the jawbone of a calf a couple days ago. Makes a nice toy! Grandma frowned a little, but she did relent and soak it in hilex for half a day. She thinks that day care would be a little too tame for Slate after spending days with Baboo! Enjoy Thanksgiving! I will! HAT TIPS is generously sponsored weekly by the following businesses: SW Auto Supply, 523-7540 Lasting Visions, 523-3833 Dakota Community Bank, 5239000 Bowman Sales & Service, 5233257 American Family Insurance/ Stephanee Germann Agency, 523-5573

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.

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Irma E. Deutscher, 109 Irma E. Deutscher, 109, of Bowman, formerly of Scranton, passed away on Nov. 12, 2016 at the Southwest Healthcare Long Term Center in Bowman. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Scranton. The Rev. Stephen Folorunso celebrated the Mass with burial to follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Scranton. There was a Rosary and Vigil Service on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church beginning at 7 p.m. After more than 109 well-lived years, Irma Emma Deutscher went home to the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 12. Born June 20, 1907 to James and Mary (Lukes) Svestka in Irequois, S.D., she came into the world early and fought to survive. She was so premature she was placed in a cigar box on top of a wood-burning stove to keep her warm. When Irma was six-months-old she and her four-year-old sister Alfonza moved with their parents to their new home in Fischbein Township; walking eight miles from Reeder to get to their new farm. Irma attended Breezy Hill School where she met her future husband Reinhold Alvin (Pat) Deutscher. They married in 1926 and were blessed with two children Douglas and Norma. They were together for 56 years until Pat’s death in 1982. Dancing was a passion for Irma and Pat, which was passed on to their children and grandchildren. Often when grandkids visited, out would come their dance records and all would dance. Irma and Pat especially loved to dance the polka. Their final dance together was the Schottische when

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Deutscher they danced at their grandson Tom’s wedding in 1976. Irma loved living on the farm and everything it entailed. From the cattle and chickens to the fruit trees and gardens. She was also an amazing cook. Family loved when she was baking and would make her Kolaches! She always made plenty and was happy to share. Except for when she and Pat were first married and they lived in Tacoma, Wash., Irma has lived nearly her entire life on the farm in Fischbein Township. She moved into the Sunny Apartments in September 2002 and in November 2003 moved into the Sunset Home (Southwest Healthcare) where she spent the remainder of her years. During her lifetime she was a witness to many major events. From the Great Depression and the two World Wars to the progression from horse drawn plows to the tractors and machinery of today. She has seen good times and bad times and has stayed strong due to her faith in God. Irma was an amazingly happy, warm and loving woman. She cherished her family and was treasured by them all. She had the sweetest smile and gave the greatest hugs and kisses. Even at 109, she recognized family and friends and was able to call them by name. She was a blessing to all who have known her. Irma is survived

by her niece, Donna Gunderson, Fargo, grandsons, Tom (Arlene) Deutscher, Bismarck, Joel (Carol) Deutscher, Lemmon, S.D., Jonathon (Sharon) Deutscher, Sheridan, Wyo., Corey Deutscher (Carla Loder), Lemmon, S.D., Jim (Sheila) Hagemeister, Kinsey, Mont., Robert (Deb) Hagemeister, Kinsey, Mont., Marty (Ann) Hagemeister, Miles City, Mont., and Jack (Diana) Hagemeister, Moscow, Idaho, and granddaughters, Stephanie (Mark) Kelner, Scranton, Mary (Dick) Mack, Scranton, Laurie (Brian) Tuite, Finley, Darcy (Shannon) Stafford, Dickinson, and Julie ( Jason) Bosserman, Golva. Her legacy continues with 13 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, 33 greatgreat grandchildren, and one great-great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, R.A. (Pat) Deutscher, son and daughter-in-law Douglas and Gloria Deutscher, Daughter and son-in-law Norma and Donald Hagemeister, Sister and Brother-in-law Alfonza and Nyman Nelson, great grandson and his family, Aaron, Allison, and Brielle Deutscher, and great grandson, Daniel Stafford. Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services of Bowman in charge of the arrangements.

Lawrence Reisenauer,

Funeral Mass was held for Lawrence Reisenauer on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wadena, Minn., with the Rev. Aaron Kuhn celebrating. The pallbearers were all of Lawrence’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Military Honors were provided by Elmer Goche Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3922 of Wadena, Minn.

Lawrence was laid to rest at the Wadena City Cemetery, Wadena, Minn. Lawrence Reisenauer was born on Dec. 5, 1936 in Gaylord. His parents were the late Alex and Mary (Scheetz) Reisenauer. Lawrence served his country honorably in the U.S. Army from March 10, 1955 to Dec. 15, 1956. He returned to North Dakota where he was employed as a cook in Hettinger, then Anaconda, Montana and back to Dickinson.

Reisenauer On Oct. 7, 1959 Lawrence was united in marriage with Mary Ann Dukart in New England. Together they had five children. In 1960 they made their home in New Mexico where Lawrence worked in the uranium mines. Moving back to North Dakota to farm before moving to Willow River and Moose Lake, Minnesota and dairy farmed. Later Lawrence and Mary Ann made their home in Bowman where they owned and operated Flag Stone Terrace. In 1973 their marriage ended in divorce. Lawrence met Drucilla Isabel Koljonen and her three children in Bowman. Lawrence and Drucilla moved to Plummer, Minnesota for a short time where they farmed, then moved to Crosby where they owned and operated a motel and supper club. On July 10, 1981 Lawrence and Drucilla were

united in marriage. Their marriage was blessed with one child. They resided in Dorset, Minn., where Lawrence continued farming. In 2000, Lawrence and Drucilla retired and made their home in Wadena, Minn. On March 7, 2008 Drucilla passed away. Lawrence continued to reside in Wadena and recently made his home at Perham Living. On Nov. 13, 2016 Lawrence passed away peacefully at his home at Perham Living-Burlington at the age of 79. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Preceding Lawrence in death were his parents; wife, Drucilla; two grandchildren: Jade Reisenauer and Jeremy Reisenauer; two sisters: Elizabeth ( John) Billman and Philomina Reisenauer. Lawrence is survived by his 4 daughters: Sarah (Blane) Wasylewski of Elmira, Mich.; Suzette Free of Park Rapids; Violet (Greg) Stensland of Black Hawk, S.D.; Isabel (Theodore) Rutherford of Frazee; five sons: Gregory (Anita) Reisenauer of Elbow Lake; Bernard (Lori) Reisenauer

of Bowman, North Dakota; Tracy Barker of Minnesota; Matthew (Alphia) Reisenauer of Alamogordo, New Mexico; Dwayne (Angie) Reisenauer of Staples; 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Pauline (Don) Galster, Bernice Rettinger, Carrie (Gerald) Praus all of Dickinson; brother, Edward (Barb) Reisenauer of New England; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends. Please visit karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave a message of comfort and support for Lawrence’s family. Arrangements were provided by the Karvonen Funeral Home of Wadena, Minn.

Elizabeth Maher, 92 Elizabeth Maher, 92, Bismarck, died Nov. 21, 2016, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck. Arrangements are pending with Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck.

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This fight ain’t got any rear’

A historian tells of a soldier who was wounded at the battle of Shiloh during the Civil War and was ordered to go to the rear. The fighting was fierce and within minutes he returned to his commanding officer. He shouted, “Captain, give me a gun! This fight ain’t got any rear!” So it is with our battle against sin. Too many of God’s people, some unwittingly, “Even while worshipping the Lord [are] serving their idols” (2 Kings 17:41). Today we are enticed, and dragged away from God by many alluring temptations ( Jm. 1:14). The following story illustrates this: A youth went off by himself and climbed to the top of a very tall mountain. There he saw a beautiful snake that talked. “I am about to die,” said the snake. “It is too cold up here. Put me under your shirt and take me down to the valley.” “No,” said the youth. “I’ve been warned about you. You are a rattlesnake. If I pick you up, you will bite me and I’ll die.” “Not so,” said the snake. “If you do this for me I will not harm you.” The youth resisted awhile, but this was a very persuasive snake with beautiful markings. At last he tucked it under his shirt and carried it down to the valley. There he laid it gently on the grass, when suddenly the snake coiled, rattled, lunged and bit him on the leg. “But you promised...” cried the youth. Said the snake as it slithered away, “You knew what I was when you picked me up.”

By PASTOR DAVE MOENCH I experienced this on a visit with an old friend years ago. I had been away from home for some time. A fairly new Christian, and a deacon in the church now, I had come a long way from what I once was - so I thought. Shortly after arriving home I visited my friend. We talked. I relaxed. And just like old times,

he lit up a joint. It wasn’t long before I joined him. Afterward, broken hearted, I poured out my apology to God. I wish I could say I never let God down after that... However, I’ve learned that, for the Christian, there is no resting place this sided of Heaven. We are to, “Fight the... fight of faith,” (1 Tim. 6:12). The primary spiritual battle is not against sin and the devil. No. Our battle is to stay yielded to God’s will (Lk. 9:23; 22:42), trusting Jesus to the battle for our souls (Phil. 1:6). One day eternal rest and peace will be ours (Rev. 21-22), but until that day remember, “This fight ain’t got any rear.” Dve Moench serves as pastor of the Bowman Seventh Day Adventist Church.

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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

Coffee Fellowship, 11:00 a.m. Worship • Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services • Mound Church North of Rhame, Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service. Weather permitting • Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Wiggins 11 a.m. worship • Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass; 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass

• First Lutheran Church, Rhame 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship

• Scranton Lutheran Parish Nov. 27 – 8 a.m. Haley Service; 9:30 am Peace Service Nov. 30 – 3:45 p.m. Confirmation; 5 p.m. Sonday School

• Lebanon Lutheran Church, Amidon June 5, July 17 - 6:00 p.m. Worship; All other Sundays in June and July – 10:00 a.m.

• Seventh Day Adventist Pastor David Moench Saturdays - 9:30a.m. Sabbath School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church service

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

Mellmer at 7:00 p.m. in the superintendent’s office. Members present were Mellmer, Evans, Sanford, Dillon and Reitz. No one was absent. Others present were Kari Lei Valloff, Jeremy Dietchman, Superintendent Pretzer, Principal Pierce and Business Manager Eberle.

Superintendent Pretzer updated the board on the RESP, and on the fire marshal’s report.

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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 25th, 2016 SCRANTON BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING 10-11-16 The regular meeting of the board was called to order by President

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The agenda was read and no additions were made. There was a motion by Sanford, a second by Dillon to approve the minutes. All were in favor. The motion carried. The board reviewed the monthly financial reports and filed them for the auditors. The September, 2016, payroll expenses were $139,226.41. The checks issued were numbers 27926-27931. The check stubs issued were numbers 27926-27931. The check stubs issued were numbers 86538674. An August, 2016, payroll was $4,662.72. The check stubs issued were 8630-8642. There was a motion by Reitz, a second by Evans to approve the payroll. All were in favor. The motion carried. A thank you card from the Reitz family was read by the board. Superintendent Pretzer reported he applied for Title I Reallocated Funds which will be used for the Title I salary. Discussion was held on Measure 2. Superintendent Pretzer updated the board on building and grounds repair including the sports complex water leak, new hot water heater at the preschool, booster heater in the kitchen, and bus repairs. Discussion was held on NWEA testing and Step Up to Writing training. Parent/teacher conferences are October 28, from 3:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Superintendent Pretzer and Principal Pierce will attend the administrators’ conference October 1921, in Bismarck. Superintendent Pretzer will also attend the NDSOS board meeting October 19. Principal Pierce and Superintendent Pretzer reported on elementary and secondary education. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Michael Mellmer, President Angie Eberle, Business Manager Scranton School District Bills October, 2016 General Fund: A2Z Printing 77.15; ABM 2525.14; AT & T Mobility 227.70; Blue Cross of ND 18816.90; Bowman Ready Mix 1392.25; BPS Career Academy 1800; Carol Dilse 300; Cashway Building Center 17.28; City of Scranton 674.37; Consolidated Telcom 683.74; Country Media 55.90; Coyle Electric 272.18; DSU Music 60; EduTech 50; First International Bank & Trust 926.74; Flower Nook 50; Honeywell Building Solutions 446.25; Inkd Apparel by Sarah 720; Kim’s Appliance Service 3233.39; Misty Steeke 1516.16; MDU 2648.50; National Geographic Bee 100; ND ACDA 21; NDSBA 210; NDCEL 1315; Nelson International 3851.42; Network Services 439.36; Northern Auto & Diesel 565; Reba Resner 55.04; S & T Custom Plumbing 1852.57; Scranton Super Valu 91.20; Scranton Equity 3536.51; SW Principal’s Assn. 40; Turbiville Photography 77; US Foods 216.06; WRHS 176. Fund Total: 49039.81 Food Service: Dean Foods 411.40; Dept. of Public Instruction 59.99; Scranton Super Valu 26.67; Stein’s 26.67; U.S. Foods 6102.33 Fund total: 6600.39

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SPORTS

Back to the mat

Beau Jeffers, #195, helps lead the Bowman County Bulldogs to take the No. 1 team spot Nov. 19 at the New Town Wrestling Tournament. (Photo by Chris Peterson)

he wrestling season has begun for the Bowman County wrestlers with tournaments this weekend for both the Junior High and Varsity. Bowman County is once again in a co-op with Beach and they are coached by Jeff Boynton, Robert Sperry, Mark Wanner, Cody Jamtgaard, Jeremiah Hayes and Devin Steele. The Junior high wrestlers started off the weekend Friday afternoon in Baker wrestling against Montana and South Dakota wrestlers and then they traveled to Dickinson on Saturday for another tournament The Varsity team started off with a successful tournament at the New Town Early Bird Tournament where they placed first as a team. (By Sarah Martian) Results from New Town: 113 - Tucker Strand placed 1st: Tucker Strand won by an 11-3 major decision over Elizabeth Massine (Velva-Garrison-Sawyer). Tucker Strand won by fall over Gunnar Mogen (Velva-Garrison-Sawyer) in 5:43. Tucker Strand won by fall over Dawson Sessing (Stanley) 4:25. 120 - Jacoby Mattern placed 2nd. Jacoby Mattern won by fall over Kaden Keener (Standing Rock) in 1:21.Jacoby won by tech fall over Lawrence Polanco (New Town) TF-1.5 3:09 (16-1). Jacoby fell to Braedon Gumke (Watford City) in 1:06. 126 - Alex Madrigal placed 1st. Alex Madrigal won by a 14-5 major decision over Cody Rudolph (Stanley). Alex won by fall over

Charlie Hunter (New Town) in :35. Alex won by fall over Cooper Kinden (Velva-Garrison-Sawyer) in :33. Alex won by fall over Colby Amick (New Town) in 1:03. Alex won by 9-2 decision over Liam Shannon (Watford City). 138 - Brandon Davidsonplaced 6th. Brandon fell to Shad Agard (Standing Rock) in 3:39. Brandon Davidson won by fall over Trey Polka (Watford City) in:57. Brandon fell to Joseph George (New Town) in 3:07. Brandon fell to Trent Anderson (Stanley) in 3:34. 152 - Mathew Carlson placed 1st. Mathew won by fall over Jacob Ruggles in 5:12. Mathew won by fall over Hunter Schwartzenberger (Watford City) in 1:59. Mathew won in sudden victory over Delaney

Junior High Results: BAKER, Mont. — Cade Martian placed 2nd. Cade Martian pinned Kyler Anthony (Colestrip) in :23. Cade won in a 9-4 decision over Payton Gaskins (Baker). Cade lost to Owen Lonski (Sidney) in a 5-4 decision. Sam Rodakowski placed 5th: Sam pinned Parker Allen (Glasgow) in :59. Sam won by fall in :14 over Landyn Burshin

Lester (Standing Rock) 127. Mathew won by an 11-4 decision over Antonio Garcia (Watford City). 152 - Jacob Ruggles placed 4th. Jacob fell to Mathew Carlson in 5:12. Jacob fell to Delaney Lester (Standing Rock) in 2:39. Jacob pinned Antonio Garcia (Watford City in 1:21) Jacob fell to Hunter Schwartzenberger (WC) in 5:11. 170 - Mitch Stuber placed 3rd. Mitch fell to Bryce Selzler (Velva-Garrison-Sawyer) in 1:44. Mitch pinned Cody Ruden (Stanley) in 5:49. Mitch lost in major decision to Clayton Mattern 15-3. 170 - Clayton Mattern placed 1st. Clayton Mattern won by fall over Cody Ruden (Stanley) Fall 4:35. Clayton won by fall over Bryce Selzler (Velva-Gar-

Bowman County Junior High Wrestler Remington Buchmann takes on his opponent. (Photo by Sarah Martian)

(Poplar). Sam fell to Tucker Nevins (Sidney) in :1. Kieren Coyle placed 5th. Kieren pinned Tan Willougby (Colestrip) in 2:56. Kieren fell to Aiden Graves (Sidney) in :55. Kieren lost to Cayden Floyd (Buffalo) in a 1-2 decision. Chance Manhart placed 5th: Chance lost to Damen Leidbolt (Miles City) in a major decision. Chance won by a fall in 1:50 over Dylan Baite (Colestrip).

Chance lost to Cayden Murphy (Colestrip) in a 0-5 decision. Caydon Wolbaum placed 5th: Caydon lost in a major decision to Colten Fast (Glasgow). Caydon fell to Danny Burchia (Wolf Point) in 1:53. Brody Headley placed 4th: Brody fell to Danny Anderson (Miles City) in 1:45. Brody won by pin in 1:53 over Charles Smith (Poplar). Brody won by pin over

Alex Ost (Glasgow) in 1:56. Remington Buchmann placed 5th Remington won in a 4-1 decision over Braden Batty (Sidney). Remington fell to Blake Overvold (Glasgow) in 1:47. Remington lost to Aaron Byers (Poplar) in a 0-5 decision. Dickinson Junior High Results: DICKINSON — Cade Martian placed 3rd, Keiren Coyle placed

rison-Sawyer) in 1:16. Clay won by major decision over Mitch Stuber 15-3. 182 - Dallas Samdons placed 7th. Dallas fell in 1:12 to Reed Nesset (Stanley). Dallas fell to Wyatt Hanson (Velva-Garrison-Sawyer) in 1:34 195 - Beau Jeffers placed 2nd. Beau fell to Connor Dennis (WC) in 4:25. Beau won by fall over Shang Agard (Standing Rock) in:26. Beau won by fall over Jack Wilhelmi (Stanley) in :27. 220 - Tristin Peterson placed 1st. Tristin Peterson won by fall over Niki Abaglo (New Town) in 1:22. Tristin won by fall over Albert Martinson (Standing Rock) in :15. Tristin won by fall over Jerimiah Jespersen (Velva-Garrison-Sawyer) in 2:28.

2nd, Sam Rodakowski 4th, Brody Headley 2nd, Chance Manhart 2nd , Caydon Wolbaum 3rd and Remington Buchmann 2nd. The Bowman County wrestlers have the Thanksgiving weekend off and will head to the Sidney Wrestling Tournament December 2nd and 3rd and the JH wrestlers will be attending a tournament in Williston on December 3rd also.

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G AME AND F ISH N EWS Mountain Lion Zone 1 Early Season Ends, Late Season Opens North Dakota’s early mountain lion season in Zone 1 closed Sunday, Nov. 20, and the late season, when hunters can pursue lions with dogs, is now open. During the early season, hunters took three cats from a harvest limit of eight. Under a new season structure this year, a conditional season could open five days after the late season closes, for hunters to pursue the additional five mountain lions that were not taken. The late season in Zone 1 opened Monday, Nov. 21 and is scheduled to run through March 31, 2017,

or until the harvest limit is reached. The late season harvest limit is seven total lions or three female lions, whichever comes first. The late season harvest limit in Zone 1 filled early last year, so hunters are advised to check for updates by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Zone 1 includes land in western North Dakota south of ND Highway 1804 from the Montana border to the point where ND Highway 1804 lies directly across Lake Sakakawea from ND Highway 8, crossing Lake Sakakawea then south along ND Highway 8 to ND Highway 200, then west on ND Highway 200 to U.S. Highway 85, then south on U.S. Highway 85

to the South Dakota border. The mountain lion season in Zone 2, which is the rest of the state outside Zone 1, has no harvest limit and is open through March 31, 2017. The mountain lion season is open only to North Dakota residents. Hunters need a furbearer or combination license to participate.

Hunter Education Classes

Most hunter education courses have wrapped up for 2016. However, individuals or parents with children who will need to take a course in 2017 should monitor the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov, as classes that be-

gin in January will be added to the Buy and Apply link as soon as times and locations are finalized. After accessing the Buy and Apply link, click on the hunter ed enrollment link and “list of hunter education courses.” Classes are listed by city, and can also be sorted by start date. To register for a class, click on “enroll” next to the specific class, and follow the simple instructions. Personal information is required. Individuals interested in receiving a notice by email when each hunter education class is added can click on the “subscribe to news and alerts” link found below the news section on the Game and Fish home page. Check the box labeled “hunter education” under

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Matthew T. Hefty, M.D. General Surgery Dr. Hefty is a board-certified general surgeon with special interests in laparoscopic surgery particularly that of the stomach & esophagus, & endocrine surgery. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hefty call the Hettinger Clinic at 701-567-6104.

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Stork Screening Library on Tues., Dec., 6 from 2 - 5 pm Complimentary prenatal education • Tour of birthing wing • Staff-enroll in patient portal • Patient financial services • All expectant mothers & support person encouraged to attend. Please contact Patty Ness, RN to schedule at 701.567.6177 or patrician@wrhs.com. Next month’s Stork Screening is Jan. 3.

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Dr. Arnold, Dr. Mahr, OB/GYN Cardiology

Dr. Michael Magidow 13

Dr. Oksa, Pediatrics

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Dr. Benjamin Krogh 27

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Christine Peterson, FNP & Patricia Gilbert, PA-C are available for appointments MondayFriday 8:00am5:00pm For more information about these physicians please visit our website at swhealthcare.net

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On behalf of Curt Riedlinger’s family: We would like to thank you for your sympathy whether given in prayers, thoughts, kind words, a hug, a gift, flowers, a hand shake or your presence at Curt’s funeral or otherwise! We truly appreciate your kindness during this difficult time. Thank you for all the memorials that were given to the Scranton Fire Department.

Organizers planning fishing tournaments, including ice fishing contests this winter, are reminded to submit an application along with

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Fishing Tournaments Require Notice

fishing tournament regulations to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department at least 30 days prior to the start of the event. The 30-day advance notice allows for review by agency staff to ensure the proposed tournament will not have negative consequences or conflicts with other proposed tournaments for the same location and/or time. Tournaments may not occur without first obtaining a valid permit from the department. In addition, the number of open-water tournaments on lakes Sakakawea and Oahe, the Missouri River and Devils Lake are capped each year, depending on the time of the year and location.

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the education program updates. In addition, SMS text notifications of new classes can be sent directly to a cell phone. Simply text “NDGF HunterClass” to 468311 to subscribe to this feature. State law requires anyone born after December 31, 1961 to pass a certified hunter education course to hunt in the state. Hunter education is mandatory for youth who are turning 12 years old, and children can take the class at age 11.

In honor of Wyatt and Stephi Nohava Saturday,

CPR/AED Community Education Class Reserve a spot today - class size is limited. Call 701.567.6014 to enroll. The cost is $25 per person. Class held in hospital library starting at 2 - 5 pm on Mon., Dec. 6 presented by Amanda Reimer, BLS Instructor. CPR/AED books are available prior to class for a $10 deposit refunded when book is returned. WRHS Annual Christmas Tea Please join us for our Christmas Tea on Wed., Dec. 14 from 2:30 - 4 pm in the classrooms. Wellness Break on KNDC 1490 AM Radio Roger Dieterle, M.Div, MS, Pastor/Therapist & Patty Ness, RN, Community Health & Wellness Coordinator will discuss “Stress Less This Holiday Season” on Thurs., Dec. 15 at 8:30 am. Living with Diabetes A series of group education sessions scheduled with Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs): “All About Diabetes” on Mon., Dec. 19 presented by Barbara West. Registration is required by calling 701.567.6203 or 800.732.0685. Classes held in classroom 1 from 2 - 4 pm. Golden Lift Chairs $150 OFF Free delivery and set-up within 30-miles of Hettinger on Golden Lift Chairs till December 30. Stop by West River Home Medical Services in Hettinger & take a look at the variety of gifts that will keep on giving. Counseling/Therapy Team - WRHS Behavioral Health No concern is too small to talk about. Tara L. Jorgenson, LPCC, QMHP Program Coordinator/Therapist, Dr. John P. Joyce, MD, Family Medicine; Dr. Carrie Ann K. Ranum, MD, Pediatrics; Rose B. Bergquist, PA-C, CNS-PMH,Therapist; Roger E. Dieterle, M.Div, MS, Pastor/Therapist; & Cheryl M. Nasset, LICSW, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.

Bowman Clinic (701) 523-3271 • Hettinger Clinic (701) 567-6104 Lemmon Clinic - (605) 374-3773 • Mott Clinic - (701) 824-2391 New England - (701) 579-4507 • Scranton Clinic - (701) 275-6336

AmazonSmile Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to West River Health Services whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. Support your charitable organization by starting your holiday shopping at smile.amazon.com. Go to wrhs.com & click the AmazonSmile link on our homepage. Thank you! Season’s Greetings We at the West River Family of Health Services treasure the gift of your friendship & look forward to serving you in the years ahead. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from us all!

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Small-business savvy: Get ready to shop small Small businesses have a big impact on the U.S. economy and communities’ quality of life By GLENN MUSKE NDSU Extension

What event will we celebrate on Nov. 26? Pat yourself on the back if you said “Small Business Saturday.” No, there isn’t any cake (well, there could be) and no

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one is getting any presents (at least not on that day, although we hope lots of them are purchased from your local businesses that day). Streamers and decorations also probably will be missing. So why a celebration? The celebration, which began in 2010, is an effort to promote and encourage shoppers to buy from local small businesses, a central core of our economic sector. Small Business Saturday occurs between two other major shopping days: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And while both of these days include small businesses,

those who launched Small Business Saturday felt that this one day would be a good reminder. Small Business Saturday is an awareness campaign. The hope is this one-day focus will encourage you to shop small and shop local throughout the year. Small businesses represent more than 90 percent of all U.S. businesses. They provide a substantial part of our gross domestic product and employ more than 50 percent of all employees. They also are the starting point for nearly all firms that are now the major companies we know.

The small businesses also are key contributors to a community’s quality of life. So get ready to celebrate. Encourage local events and publicity for your local businesses. And if you did break out the balloons, cake and decorations, that would be great. “Shop small” promotional materials can be found at www.americanexpress.com/ us/small-business/shopsmall/promote. Remember, shop small! It makes a big impact. (Glenn Muske is the Rural and Agribusiness Enterprise Development Specialist with the NDSU Extension Service)

in cash. Bob Schmeling, a bulk deliveryman for Cenex in Beach was the winner this year. Schmeling chose to take

the 1941 Styled John Deere Model A tractor. He bought the raffle tickets at the Golden Valley County Fair in early August. Schmeling, at age 74, is

a very active member of the Beach community. He belongs to the Lions, the American Legion, is president of the Pheasants Forever, is a fair board member, and does spraying for the county in the summer. He grew up on a farm south of Sentinel Butte. Yesterday’s Farmers, which was started in 1981, is a group of about 40 members in the tri-state area. The primary purpose of the group is to preserve the history of farming from the early days until present. Their collection of restored tractors and machinery gives 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. We thank all who purchased tickets to support Yesterday’s Farmers.

53 Gordon St. - Scranton, ND

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION Wednesday, December 7, 2016 – 6:00 p.m. (MT) HOUSE TO BE SOLD ON-SITE Auction Location: 53 Gordon St. - Scranton, ND

December 7-13, 2016

Pifer’s Auction & Realty would like to invite you to this Residential Real Estate Auction in Scranton, ND on Wednesday, December 7th. Featuring this nice home on a great lot in Scranton. This is a nice home and would be a suitable fit as a starter home, or for someone looking for a great home in Scranton with no stairs and good access.

Dr. Arnold, OB/GYN December 7, 2016

Dr. Mahr, Cardiologist December 8, 2016

Dr. Oksa, Pediatrics December 9, 2016

Long Term Care Family Open House for Christmas will be postponed until January.

For more events and information please go to www.swhealthcare.net/events or call (701) 523-3226

• Built: 1940 • Sq. Ft.: 812 • Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 2 • Basement: Full/Partially Finished • Garage: 20’ x 14’ Single Stall/Attached • HVAC: Propane Heat. Central Air • Foundation: Concrete

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