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After public comment, city, county hold votes on industrial park

By BRYCE MARTIN

Cal Klewin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net County Commissioners will have until Dec. 15 to make a final decision regarding the proposed industrial park following the city voting this week to approve paying for the park’s infrastructure.

The proposed Bowman Gateway Industrial Park got one step closer to being realized after three city commissioners voted Tuesday to approve using part of the one-time surge funding to provide infrastructure at the site.

Bowman City Commissioners Darren Limesand and Darrell West joined President Lyn James with a vote in favor of using roughly $1.8 million of surge funding, which was provided earlier this year by the state as a one-time disbursement to political subdivisions affected by the Bakken oil boom, to establish roads, water, sewer, curb and gutter at the former airport land west of the city.

Commissioners Mike Sondeland and Chuck Whitney voted against the motion, but the motion passed.

Whitney has been a vocal opponent of the project, calling the land on which the industrial site would be created a “swamp.”

“It raises my blood pressure,” Whitney said during an informational meeting Nov. 24. Nearly 60 people attended that meeting, hosted by the Bowman County Development Corp.

The next step is for the county to hold a vote to approve the purchase of adjoining land at the former airport that would

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Dave Smolnikar

give the site access to rail.

The deadline for a vote is Dec. 15, after which time the purchase agreement for that land expires.

That adjacent property, owned by the Wokal family, would set the county back an additional $237,000.

The proposed park is quickly becoming a controversial issue for many community members following a series of meetings over the last two weeks meant for discussion on the project.

Prior to the city’s vote this week, county commissioners took the first step towards realizing the industrial park with the purchase of the former airport land.

County commissioners voted Nov. 25 to purchase a large quantity of millings from the Bowman Airport Authority, which were from the obliteration of the decommissioned runway, for $7.60 per cubic foot. The total quantity of the millings available at the site are presently unknown.

After hearing more comment from the public and city, the county then made a motion to purchase the airport land for $646,000, but opted to forgo a vote on purchasing the $237,000 Wokal property, an adjacent piece of land, pending the city’s vote to move forward with using its surge funds to create infrastructure at the site.

But why is the project under such scrutiny?

Teran Doerr, director of the BCDC, answered that question by explaining that with any project as large as this—especially one that plans to use money from both the city and

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Chuck Whitney

Bill Bowman

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People march on Bowman for climate change

By JASON WASKIEWICZ For the Pioneer

Pastor Mark Nygard with Bowman Lutheran Church holds a banner advocating climate change awareness as he and a small group of people march down Highway 85 through town.(Photo by Jason Waskiewicz/Pioneer)

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Bowman was one of 2,474 sites worldwide, and the only one in the Dakotas, to host a climate change awareness event Nov. 29.

Dr. Lynn Burgess and Dr. Cynthia Burgess spoke on the science behind climate change. The group that came to listen included ranchers, teachers, clergy, and other concerned citizens.

One important topic covered was the nature of science.

In science, nothing is ever proven. It can however be supported by a lot of evidence.

This led to a discussion of some of the evidence including clear changes in climate, changes in habitat, coral bleaching, and measurable changes in temperature. Any

effects of climate change will be very long term, not the dramatic sudden changes shown in some movies.

The speakers suggested several ways to help the climate. Many of these also have the bonus of saving money. This includes taking care of the soil through no-till farming, driving less, and turning up the thermostat by a few degrees when running the air conditioner. Keeping an old car a few years longer also causes much less environmental damage than buying a fuel efficient new car.

At the conclusion of the talk, event organizer Mark Nygard had arranged with local police to lead a march down Main Street and back up highway 85 to spread awareness. While the turnout was much smaller than other events worldwide, it was also more peaceful than some of the events which made the news.

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NEWS BRIEFS Southwest Water Authority meeting scheduled for Dec. 8 The Southwest Water Authority Board of Directors meeting will be held Monday, Dec. 8, 2015, beginning at 10 a.m. CST. The meeting will be held at the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) located at 3201 Nygren Drive NW, Mandan, ND 58554.

Southwest Water Authority is governed by an elected 15-member board of directors representing 12 counties and the cities of Mandan and Dickinson located in southwest North Dakota. It was born in the North Dakota Legislature to provide for the supply and distribution of water for the future economic welfare of the people of southwestern North Dakota.

The board meets monthly to discuss the management, operations, maintenance, progress and future planning of the Southwest Pipeline Project. For more information, or if you would like to be placed on the agenda, please contact Southwest Water Authority’s office at 701-225-0241 or toll free at 888-425-0241.

Since 1986, the Southwest Pipeline Project has been constructing an efficient network of pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, and treatment facilities to bring quality water to the region. To date, 33 communities, more than 5,800 rural service locations, 23 contract customers, 21 raw-water customers, two rural water systems, three crew camps and two raw water depots are served by the Pipeline. Reaching new rural areas is dependent on everyone’s support.

Southwest Water Authority continues its mission of Quality Water for Southwest North Dakota.

Highway bill to restore $3B crop insurance cut Sen. John Hoeven announced this week that the new five-year highway bill Congress is on track to pass this week restores $3 billion that was cut from crop insurance in the budget agreement completed in October. Hoeven worked as a member of the Agriculture Committee to reverse efforts to further cut crop insurance funding, which has already been reduced by $12 billion since 2008.

“This is an important provision for our farmers and ranchers in North Dakota and across the country,” Hoeven said. “We worked very hard to get a long-term farm bill that provides our producers with good options for managing risk with strengthened crop insurance. At the same time, we saved $23 billion dollars to help reduce the deficit. Farmers and ranchers need the certainty of knowing there is a safety net in place when they make the large investments necessary to continue producing quality, affordable food for the nation and the world.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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 Marmarth Santa Clause Day — Doors open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Marmarth Community Center

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Dec. 12 Bowman Parks and Recreation - Frosty Frolic 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Rouzie Rec Center in Bowman

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Dec. 14 Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce presents Christmas Stroll — Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (tentative), merchants open until 8 p.m., hayrides, carolling, Saxy Brass performances and photos with Santa.

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Scranton names students of the month

In December, Scranton Public School students were acknowledged for the character attribute of “Generosity” (The positive characteristic for December is “Generosity” liberality in spirit or act; a generous act). The winners included Quentin Schumacker (7th), Kaitlyn Bartholmy (8th), Brenda Saldana (9th), Braden Kline (10th), Jordan Dilse (11th), and Thomas Maychrzak (12th).

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county—there is always some educating that needs to be done.

Of all the concerns raised, the city spending millions of its surge dollars seemed to be most contended.

“We should be better stewards of our money,” said Dan Peterson, owner of R&L Construction in Bowman.

When asked where the other surge funding has been allocated, James broke it down for the audience, explaining that the millions of funds that the city received were also going towards city infrastructure projects elsewhere.

A large chunk of the total $6 million surge fund gifted to the city has been earmarked for improving or expanding city roads, sewer and water—about $2.4 million for the road resurfacing project on 11th Avenue; almost $500,000 for redoing water line on Third Avenue; rehabilitation to the outfall sewer heading out to the city’s lagoon system; slip lining a majority of existing sewer line; extensive work on the water line along Divide Avenue; and a new garbage truck.

James described the surge funding, which has no special assessments attached, as a $5,440 gift from the state per each household in city limits.

That number was based on the total water meters within the city.

Because of the surge

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funding, the city would face no bonding or tax hike for the infrastructure at the industrial park.

Local realtor and former BCDC director Cal Klewin voiced his support for the project during the public meeting, agreeing with Doerr that it is a big opportunity for the area to expand.

“Bowman needs projects like this, whether it’s this one or another one,” Klewin said.

But the landowners near the former airport seemed unconvinced.

“Just don’t do it,” said Bowman resident Lorne Homelvig during the public meeting. Homelvig has property near the proposed project site.

Dave Smolnikar, Bowman resident and business owner, said he was for growing the county, but it didn’t seem like the right time to move hastily on such an in-depth project, and that the surge funding would probably be better used elsewhere.

Peterson was one of the most vocal throughout the meetings.

Echoing Whitney’s concerns of building on land deemed as “a swamp,” he suggested a different piece of property in Bowman, one that already had infrastructure and wouldn’t

cost as much.

What he suggested the county and city look into is the land immediately north of Shopko and ACE Hardware on Highway 12.

That property, however, is privately owned and truck traffic would have to pass through a residential area to access the site, according to Doerr.

Doerr’s overall plan for the industrial park would be to market Bowman in such a way that would attract industry, jobs, and population growth—ultimately a well-rounded benefit to the entire region.

It wasn’t about the BCDC making money from property sales, she suggested.

Ken Silha, who sits on the BCDC’s Board of Directors, said people would move to the area for an industrial job, which has the

opportunity for a higher pay grade than many other jobs.

County Commissioner Lynn Brackel referred to Bowman’s history as the impetus for taking a modern-day step towards growth.

In the 1940s, when the city of Bowman constructed curb and gutter within city limits, they had no idea how they were going to pay for it, he said.

“Some of the people lost their jobs because of it, but look at what we have today because of those forefathers who looked outside the window and decided we were going to have curb and gutter in the city of Bowman,” he said.

“I think we need to take that step forward, too, to develop our city just like they did in the 40s.”

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The family of James Fischer would like to thank everyone who has supported us in the days following the loss of Jim. Thanks to all who brought food and drinks and supplies to the house, thanks to all that stayed to visit, all the hugs, gifts, all the words of comfort, and all the generous offers to help in any way possible. Thank you to Southwest Healthcare EMT’s and Hospital for all you do. Thank you to Father David, Deacon Ken Schmit, altar boys and readers for the beautiful and touching service in James’s memory. Thank you to all the pallbearers (James truly loved each and every one of you).

Thank you to all who sent flowers; the alter looked beautiful! To the ladies in the kitchen for the meal following the ceremony, it was delicious. A humble and heartfelt thank you to all who have sent cards, money and memorials in James’s memory. Trevor, we can’t thank you enough for all you have done for us and this community! Bowman truly is blessed to have you in our lives.

James lived his life is a very large and loving way. He will be missed by many, but his presence will continue to be felt by all who loved him. If we have left anyone out, know that we thank you as well. We have been overwhelmed with all the love and support from this community and will try to get personal thank you cards out as well. If you don’t receive one it is because we could not find addresses for many that were received. Please know that we thank you also. May God Bless each and all of you!

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Scranton girl performs live with Kat Perkins at Dickinson venue

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Ebony Musonda got her chance at the spotlight earlier this week when she performed live with Kat Perkins in Dickinson.

Musonda of Scranton performed “Silent Night” with Perkins on the French horn Nov. 30 during Perkins’s Christmas performance at the Astoria Hotel.

Perkins’s sister, Kelly Perkins Robinson, handpicked Musonda to perform live with the songstress during the concert.

“My dad recommended her,” Kelly said of her father, former Scranton band director Mark Perkins. “We wanted someone from Scranton being we were so close to home.”

Musonda recently made the junior high All State for the third time.

“These young artists performance moments are stealing the show in every venue,” Kelly said.

Perkins has selected one aspiring student at each venue she’s performed during her Christmas tour.

“For me, it’s like making dreams come true, and there’s no better feeling than that,” Kat said.

Ebony Musonda of Scranton on stage during wearing up with Kat Perkins in Dickinson. (Courtesy photo)

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Along with spending time with his family, he has interest in outdoor sports including fly fishing, camping, hunting, biking and skiing.

Dr. Matthew Feller

Dr. Feller is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine. He is a graduate of Columbia University in both undergraduate school and Medical School and completed his Residency at Albert Einstein University in the Bronx, NY. He managed his own private practice in Internal Medicine in New Jersey for 30 years.

Dr. Feller was very interested in working in western North Dakota and about a year ago began working in Watford City. He has fallen in love with North Dakota and would like to make it his new home.

In the last year he has worked ER & Hospital so he is very excited to join us here in Bowman and have the opportunity to have a clinic practice once again. Dr. Feller will see all patients but he has a special interest in managing chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, COPD, Chronic Kidney Disease and other chronic illnesses.

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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.

Mrnaks inducted into Hereford Hall of Fame Marlene and the late Jim Mrnak of Bowman were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame Oct. 30.

Marlene was recognized at the Hereford Honoree Reception during the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Mo. The Hall of Fame honor annually recognizes breeders who’ve dynamically influenced the direction and advancement of the Hereford breed.

Jim, who passed away in 2010, dedicated his whole life to the Hereford breed.

He and Marlene were married for 57 years and raised their five children in the Hereford business.

Jim was born on the family ranch near Bowman, N.D. After graduating from high school he purchased five registered Hereford heifers and began to realize his dream of being a Hereford breeder.

He also raised wheat, barley, oats, corn and alfalfa.

Jim and Marlene married in 1953 and they made their life together breeding and selling Hereford cattle.

Marlene and the late Jim Mrnak of Bowman were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame Oct. 30.

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Each February for the past 47 years, Mrnak Herefords has hosted a bull sale and has been successful in the showring as well.

At the National Western Stock Show in Denver, the Mrnaks exhibited the champion Hereford female in both 2001 and 2003.

But possibly the couple’s biggest accomplishment has been raising

their children —Connie, Wayne, Terry, Loren and Carla — with a love for the breed. Each has stayed involved in the cattle business. Wayne and Terry, along with Marlene, operate the original ranch at Bowman. Loren owns and operates Mrnak Herefords West in Nevada and California. Connie and her husband have a Hereford-based commercial operation and Carla and her husband ranch in South Dakota.

The entire Mrnak family is involved, led by Jim and Marlene’s example. Roger Stuber of nearby Stuber Ranch recommended them for this honor. He said, “They have both given their leadership skills and advice to the Hereford industry in many ways. County and state fairs, many Hereford tours, state and national leadership, along with many other endeavors.

Both have given time and support to many other local and state activities.”

Fellow Hereford breeder Bill Bennett summarized their stamp on the Hereford breed nicely in his recommendation letter. He said, “The Mrnaks epitomize the quintessential Hereford cattle family. Jim and Marlene have dedicated their entire lives to the betterment of the Hereford breed.

Their cattle have always been distinctive competitors within any arena the Mrnaks have chosen to place them.”

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The North Dakota Game and Fish Department divides the state into eight advisory districts that follow the state’s judicial districts. District 8 includes the counties of Adams, Billings, Dunn, Golden nnie,Valley, Hettinger, Slope andand Stark. r the This year the District 8 d in-Advisory Board fall meetbusi-ing was held in New Engerry,land on Tuesday, Dec. 1 in op-the basement of the Meanchmorial Hall. Wildlife Diownsvision Chief Jeb Williams Her-said the meetings allow vadathe department a chance nnieto talk to the people that ve aare out in the field everymer-day. Williams said they Carlatry to hold the fall meetch ining around the end of November and beginning of milyDecember. They try and andalign the date with the end ogerof deer-gun season, this uberallows the department ndedto hear how all of the fall Hehunting seasons went, not bothexclusively deer hunting. ship The meeting was broken theup into two sections. The infirst hour was designated andfor audience participafordtion. The meeting attendonalees voiced concerns about withissues ranging from check vors.points, to hunters carryanding animals across state r lo-borders, among other top.” ics. eed- One of the big concerns mma-facing the Game and Fish theDepartment, as it relates y into hunters, is the delet-creased deer populations. naksWilliams said this season ntes-they saw the lowest numattleber of issued deer tags lenesince 1978. This year they en-issued 43,275, a vast difmentference from 149,000 in eed.2008. Williams said winwayster weather could be a facpeti-tor in the decreased deer thepopulation. n to “We had three consecutive winters here in North Dakota in 2009, 2010 and 2011 that were pretty significant,” Williams said.

“That definitely drives down the population.”

He added that the department recognizes the changes in numbers, with the help of hunters, and they adjust the amount of tags issued accordingly.

During the second hour the meeting was designated for presentations by the Game and Fish Department. The department discussed four topics: mountain lion management, aquatic nuisance species, fishing proclamation changes and deer management goals.

Williams said that 2005 was the first year the department had a mountain lion season. And now after a decade of monitoring and managing, they will begin holding separate special meetings to discuss those findings with the public.

One subject that Williams said doesn’t get enough attention on this side of the state is aquatic nuisance species.

The most popular name among the nuisance species is the zebra mussel.

“One of the reasons you don’t hear as much about it (here), is because there isn’t as much,” Williams said.

Zebra mussels out compete the native wildlife in a given area, and when found Williams said it turns into a management situation rather than an eradication situation. The zebra mussels are hard and nearly impossible to contain if found because even one microscopic larvae can grow to an infestation. Williams also wanted to mention the effect zebra mussels can have on local water municipalities,

a topic he said consistently gets overlooked.

“It’s not just a fish and wildlife issue,” Williams said.

The mussels can attach to pipes under water and get into the infrastructure of the water systems.

The department also discussed potential changes to the North Dakota Fishing Proclamation, a document that’s updated every two years.

The potential changes that would go into effect April 1, 2016 include: Opens some/all of Lake Alice, Silver Lake (Benson Co.), Rose Lake and Lake Ardoch Refuges to

some seasonal fishing, reduction of the statewide possession limit of bluegill, yellow perch and white bass from 80 to 40 each, open Sweet Briar Dam and Braun Lake to Dark House Spear Fishing, close Larimore Dam and Wood Lake to Dark House Spear Fishing, Eliminate largemouth's and northern pike length restrictions on Red Willow Lake and largemouth bass length restrictions on North and South Golden Lakes, sliver carp can now be harvested by any legal means, snapping turtle harvest allowed between July 1 and Nov.

15 but only one per day in possession, and clarifying that it is illegal to introduce anything into waters of the state for the purpose of enhancing the direct observation of fish in the water—underwater cameras excluded.

Williams said he enjoys the meetings because it allows the department to get a sense of what the local people have concerns for and what is going on the given region. He also likes the fact that it is a face to face meeting. In today’s

world the department has little problem communicating electrically and distributing information out to the local wardens, but being able to get out in the communities can give the department a better sense of what’s going on in the field.

“The department makes themselves available, open to the public and people can come here, they maybe have a compliment, they maybe have a complaint, we address it,” Williams said.

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Cancer: A four letter word

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Put industrial park up to public vote

After attending the public meeting related to the industrial park on the west edge of Bowman, it is obvious this is an emotional, controversial issue.

Posing this as a question: Would it be of the best interest for the people in the city and county of Bowman to take this to a public vote? This would give both the city and county commissioners a better understanding as to how the people they were elected by feel about this venture. Ultimately, our city and county commissioners were elected to represent their constituents.

Several years ago, when the Southwest Pipeline was in dispute

in the of Bowman, our city commissioners elected to take it to a vote of the residents of the city of Bowman and it was voted down which made the decision less difficult by the commissioners.

Maybe there is a valid reason why this issue should not be voted on and I can accept it. In my opinion, this would be the correct way to deal with this issue.

The next day, bright and early, about eleven, we loaded up and headed north. Since we didn’t know where the bull was, we decided to take 4-wheelers instead of horses. We could spot the bull, determine if he was worth two dollars, and get him the next trip. Just in case, we took a couple of panels, two catch ropes, a halter, and a dart gun with some medication to put him to sleep. Oh yes, and a bale of hay. I figured we could dart him, halter him, tie him to a tree, give him a bale of hay, and get him the next day.

We unloaded, went over a cliff with the 4-wheelers, through a gate, and the search began. I explained to Shannon that if one of us spotted him, to circle your outfit until the other guy saw you. That was an old time signal to come if you were horseback. Back before radios and cell phones.

By the time I saw Shannon, he said he had worn out the tires on one side of his outfit circling. I guess I should have explained to him that you have to get up on a hill.

He guided me to where he had found the bull. The bull was in bad shape. Not only was he crippled, but also he had gotten tangled up in some barbed wire. He was pretty much harnessed. And the wire had gotten wrapped up in a bulberry thicket. It looked like he had been there a few days. And he was mad!

Shannon was going to cut him loose, and I said, “Leave him! We’ll get the pickup (Shannon’s pickup) and trailer (Shannon’s trailer).

Back up against the bull. And load him.”

That sounded simple enough but Shannon was worried about getting the outfit in and out of there.

No problem. “You get in the pickup and I will find you a trail. Just follow me.” And he did. He’s not real smart sometimes.

We took a thirty thousand dollar pickup and a fifteen thousand dollar trailer over rocks, hills, and trees. We slid down hills that you would have been nervous riding a horse down. But we got to the bull.

When I threw that mad bull a chunk of second cutting alfalfa, he decided the human race was good after all. While he was eating we backed up against him, set our panels up around him, threw a little hay in the trailer, cut the wire, and slapped him on the butt.

He climbed into the trailer!

Shannon the Coward would not try to go out the same trail I had found him going in. But I found another way out. Oh, I’m not saying it was easy. But I blamed him and his cheap tires for that. We did take down a few small trees. And maybe smudged a little paint on his new trailer.

But, we got the bull.

We called the owner and wanted a brand release so we could sell this bull after he recovered from his ordeal. He informed us that was just bar talk. He couldn’t give us the bull. But he would buy us a drink!

Dang, another deal too good to be true.

Later, Dean

- Rod Diede, Bowman

By JODI GREEN Cancer: How can a word of six letters be rather small but sound so loud?

So many women have had to contend with breast cancer. I have been hearing that people who are “supposedly in the know” are saying that before, when it was recommended that women at 40 years of age should start their mammograms, it is now that mammograms should start at 50 years of age and only every other year?

A year ago I had my annual mammogram and there was a growth in my left breast. The growth was small because of annual mammograms. Next step was a biopsy then you wait a few days and the call comes and says there is cancer.

My daughter-in-law had heard the same news a few years prior. I wanted to have the same cancer surgeon and oncologist. She and my son made the arrangements. She also told me that it was up to my own attitude how things would go. Good advice.

The cancer surgeon did a lumpectomy and the oncologist arranged for 10 radiation treatments.

We were pretty happy that all was behind us.

In June another lump appeared in the right breast.

Went to my family doctor, he looked and did another biopsy the next week. Waited for the call and it was cancer again.

Back to the same cancer surgeon and this time we decided on a double mastectomy. Cancer every few months is hard to take.

I had no radiation or chemo. The reason is all was found early and dealt with right away.

No matter how much you think you have cancer behind you, you always fear another time that you will have to deal with it again.

All the medical people, your family, friends and the most important thing, your faith, make you strong and believe me, there are times you didn’t know you could be so strong but love and faith are great healers.

The reason I am writing this is not to involve you in my journey, but to say you need to take care of your health, have annual mammograms and know you really do matter.

Jodi Green is a resident of Scranton.

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Two dollar bull Hello, Once in awhile you run into a deal that you can’t possibly turn down. You know, one of those deals that are too good to be true.

So it most likely isn’t. It may be a phone call about winning the lottery. It may be your phone number was chosen randomly and you have won a new TV or siding on your house. It may be that the guys blacktopping the highway have enough leftover to do your driveway for almost nothing.

Or you may be having a drink with friends after the cow sale and someone offers to sell you a bull for two dollars. Not two dollars a pound. Not two dollars a hundred.

But two dollars! Two dollars for an entire bull!

There was a little catch. The bull was in a relatively inaccessible area on the reservation. The bull was crippled. The bull was on the fight.

It would be a challenge.

Shannon and I decided it would be an adventure. At our age, getting up at night to go to the bathroom is an adventure. Let alone going into the wilderness after a mad bull.

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Let’s face it, while many people put an unofficial end to open-water fishing months ago, others enjoyed the warm fall and extended their boating and fishing even into November.

Then with the rush of deer season, perhaps the annual chore of winterizing the boat is still on the “to do” list.

For the most part, that

excuse isn’t going to do anything but give you headaches next spring.

Most boaters will also agree, when it comes to some preventive maintenance, we can be our own worst enemy.

The same could be said for proper cleaning and storage of rifles and shotguns once the year’s activities are officially over, but that’s a topic for its own column.

With late-season pheasant, grouse and turkey hunting still available, it’s maybe not quite yet time to put your firearms through that seasonending cleaning. It is, however, a good time to

consider winterizing your boat.

For most boat owners, the engine is the most expensive single piece of your boat and needs particular attention. You should run the engine to warm it up, and change the oil while it is warm.

This tends to allow impurities to drain away with the oil.

The blending of ethanol in fuel has added a few more needed checks as the boat is put away.

Make sure to use a fuel stabilizer, especially if your fuel contains ethanol. Most regular gas has ethanol, as does some premium gasoline unless

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Worship Service: 10:10 am Wednesday - 6 p.m. Potluck; 7 Wednesday night activities: p.m. Bible Study beginning @ 6 pm

■ Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services

Seventh Day Day Adventist ■■ Seventh Adventist PastorSaturday David Moench Saturdays - 9:30 a.m.

Sabbath 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School, Bible School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church Study; 11 a.m. church service

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Many of the following points will help keep your boat in good repair and mean less money and time needed next spring to get back on the water quickly.

At a minimum, you can simply print this article, or just the short checklist.

Boat Storage Checklist • Change the oil and oil filters.

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• Apply fogging if called for by manufacturer .

• Drain the boat’s fuel tanks as much as possible.

• Fill the boat’s fuel tanks completely full.

• Add biocide and/or stabilizing agents to fuel.

• Change the fuel filters.

• Add antifreeze to the engine’s cooling system.

• Add distilled water to batteries, charge completely and disconnect.

While we’d all like to think winter will only last a few weeks, we’ve all lived here long enough to know better. Making sure you and your boat are prepared for winter can only serve to make spring more about fishing and less about costly repairs to your boat or motor.

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER NOVEMBER 20, 27 & DECEMBER 4, 2015 Probate No. 06-2015-PR-00035 SCOTT T. SOLEM (ID #05098) SOLEM LAW OFFICE 109 Central Avenue S P. O. Box 249 Beulah, North Dakota 58523 (701) 873-5555 beulaw@westriv.com Attorney for Peter C. Wolleson Personal Representative of the Estate of Louise L. Wolleson IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Louise L. Wolleson, Deceased.

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR APPLICATION FOR FORMAL PROBATE AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Peter C. Wolleson has filed herein an Application for Informal Probate and Appointment of Personal Representative in Intestacy and to Establish Succession of Property.

Hearing has been set upon said petition on the 10th day of December, 2015, at 8:30 o’clock A.M., (MT) at the Courtroom of the above named Court in the City of Bowman, County of Bowman, State of North Dakota.

Dated this 10th day of November, 2015.

SCOTT T. SOLEM (ID #05098) Attorney for Petitioner P. O. Box 249 Beulah, North Dakota 58523 beulaw@westriv.com PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER NOVEMBER 20, 27 & DECEMBER 4, 2015 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. 38-18.1-06, 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 right-ofway. hereby give notice of the lapse of mineral interests including oil, gas and all other minerals including gravel clay and scoria of the abovenamed 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 rep-

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resentative for Patrick W. Getz and Pamela J. Getz

23664 Pine Abrahamson $208.80; 23665 Ameripride $125.13; 23666 Bowman County Development $1,500.00; 23667 Bill Bowman $208.80; 23668 Andrea Bowman $249.26; 23668 Andrea Bowman $85.50; 23669 Rick Braaten $343.94; 23670 Lynn Brackel $208.80; 23671 Best Western Ramkota Inn $515.94; 23672 City of Bowman $148.50; 23672 City of Bowman $1,343.64; 23673 Country Media $188.19; 23673 Country Media $100.00; Cockle Legal Briefs $880.82; 23675 Comfort Suites $80.00; 23676 Consolidated $1,456.51; 23677 Dacotah Paper $1,050.52; 23678 Dakota Communications $344.00; 23679 Dale’s Tire & Retreading $942.60; 23680 Dickinson Tire $864.80; 23681 Electronic Communications $39.00; 23682 FedEx $20.12; 23683 Frontier Travel $116.74; 23684 Graphix $82.04; 23685 Jeff Hansen $1,500.00; 23686 Hell Creek Trucking $2,160.00; 23687 Jay Hestekin $50,060.50; 23688 ITD $539.85; 23689 Ken’s SuperValu $6.92; 23689 Ken’s SuperValu $58.86; 23690 LexisNexis $100.00; 23691 Matthew Bender $14.04; 23691 Matthew Bender $60.44; 23692 Michael Todd & Company $1,104.19; 23693 Northern Improvement $845.02; 23694 Robert Perkins $26,707.00; 23695 Quill $123.86; 23696 SBM $30.00; 23696 SBM $755.95; 23697 Mindy Schumacher $35.00; 23698 Shopko $28.03; 23699 Slope Electric $173.06; 23700 Ken Steiner $264.48; 23701 Stillwater Township $6,184.00; 23702 SW Auto Supply $19.85; 23703 SWMCCC $240.00; 23704 Gary Symanowski $256.50; 23705 Tiger Electric $1,387.99; 23706 Sandra Tivis $58.73; 23707 Triple S. $22,000.00; 23708 Verizon $304.38; 23709 Youderian Construction $3,702.00 Brackel made a motion to approve the minutes from November 3 and November 13, 2015, with Bowman seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman provided an update from the annual North Dakota State Fair meeting. Bowman stated that recent capital improvements have greatly enhanced the grounds and the numbers of exhibits entered were up this year. Bowman was pleased with the annual financial reports.

Darin Langerud and Mark Schneider, representatives from North Dakota Atmospheric Resource, presented the final report for the 2015 North Dakota Cloud Modification project.

Guests present, Bobb Brewer and Dean Pearson, members of the District I Advisory Committee. They completed the year $1,600 under budget. The 2015 report is on file in the office of the county auditor.

Bowman County Veteran Service Officer, Patty Sadowsky, informed the commission that a grant was submitted, through the National Veteran Choice program, for Bowman County to secure a van to provide medical transportation for our local veterans. A $50,000 federal grant will be awarded to purchase the van and any remaining funds may be used to offset expenses. Sadowsky is interested in partnering with Slope County and possible with Adams County to share the vehicle and split operating costs. Sadowsky would like to secure drivers that could be reimbursed for their services. Positive feedback was received from our local veterans. Options will be reviewed and discussion will be held with the Bowman County State’s Attorney.

Lori Nohner, director of the Pioneer Trails Museum, and board members, Kevin and Debbie Bucholz and Dean Pearson, met to request a donation for remodeling the restroom to meet ADA accessibility requirements.

They have secured a private donation of $20,000 for the project. Abrahamson made a motion to approve funding the request of $18,400 from State Aid, with Brackel seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Brackel made a motion to approve the 2015 longevity pay schedule, with Steiner seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Southwest Healthcare Services will be hosting a Holiday Health Fair at a reduced rate. Steiner made a motion to approve paying the fee for any employee that wishes to take part in the health screening. Brackel seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with all members voting aye.

Motion carried.

The Delinquent Property Tax sale opened at 1:15 AM. Commissioner Bowman opened the bidding process for the property located in the City of Bowman, Northwest Estates Addition N15’ Lot 12, Lot 13, Block 1 at $15,000. No bid was submitted.

Commissioner Bowman opened the bid for the property located in the City of Bowman, Twin Butte Addition, Lot 11 Block 57 at $9,250. No bid was submitted.

At 1:45 PM a representative from Buell Consulting, joined the meeting, via telephone conference to discuss a possible location for a new Verizon off load cell phone tower, inquiring on parcels that the county owns. Steiner made a motion to lease the property located in the City Of Bowman Railroad Addition, Lot 1, for approximately $8,400 annually.

Bowman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with Steiner, Bowman, Brackel and Braaten voting aye. Abrahamson voting nay.

Motion carried.

Bowman County Highway Foreman, Nathan Miller, and Gary Brennan from Brosz Engineering met to provide updates on current road projects.

Teran Doerr, Bowman Economic Development Corporation Executive Director, board members, Kevin Bucholz, Julie Lockert, and Ken Silha, Bowman County Airport Authority

members, Rod Schaff, Bob Morland, and John Soreide, Bowman County Airport Manager, Brent Kline, Gary Brennan, from Brosz Engineering, Cal Klewin and Bowman County Pioneer Editor, Bryce Martin, met to discuss the details of the feasibility study recently completed for the site of the decommissioned airport.

It was decided that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 24th at 7:00 PM at Bowman City Hall.

Steiner made a motion to remove the gravel from the old airport site, at a reasonable price, with Brackel seconding the motion. A roll call vote taken with all members voting aye.

Motion carried.

A special meeting will be held on Wed., Nov 25th at 9:00 AM to continue the discussion on the site of the decommissioned airport.

Brackel made a motion to approve the revised gaming site authorization for the period of September 11, 2015 through January 31, 2016 for the Bowman County Fairgrounds. The dates encompass the time period for the Calcutta at the PRCA Rodeo on September 11 and 12, 2015, which was held in the All Seasons Arena and the Texas Hold’em Tournaments which will be held on November 29, 2015 and January 31, 2016, in the west wing of the Four Seasons Pavilion. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried Bowman County Treasurer, Christine Septon, met to present the October 2015 Treasurer’s Report/Bank Reconciliation Report. Steiner made a motion to approve the report, with Bowman seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

With no further business to discuss, Bowman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:32 PM, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

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, 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 27 and DECEMBER 4 & 11, 2015 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA COUNTY OF BOWMAN IN JUVENILE COURT SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE INTEREST OF A.M., a child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs.

A.M., a minor child, Dion Mitchell, her father, Respondents.

Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV-00007 IN THE INTEREST OF K.S., a child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs.

K.S., a minor child, Shannon Smith, father, Respondents.

Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV-00008 IN THE INTEREST OF D.H., a child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs.

D.H., a minor child, Ty (unknown last name), father, Respondents.

Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV-00009 NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-entitled cases are scheduled before the Honorable Dann Greenwood on December 15, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Stark County Courthouse, Dickinson, North Dakota.

The purpose of said hearing is as follows: PERMANENCY HEARING RIGHT TO COUNSEL While you are not required to have legal counsel in this proceeding, you are entitled to legal counsel if you so desire. If you desire legal counsel and are unable without undue financial hardship to employ counsel, the Court, upon your request, will appoint legal counsel for you.

If you wish to have counsel appointed for you, you must contact the Office of the Juvenile Court at the Stark County Courthouse, 51 3rd St. E, Suite 201, Dickinson, ND 58601, or by calling (701)227-3170 within three (3) days of the date of service of this Notice of Hearing.

The hearing on this matter will proceed at the time and place scheduled Melissa Senn, Deputy, Clerk of Court PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER DECEMBER 4, 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 17, 2015, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, and Ken Steiner. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Chairman Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda.

Steiner made a motion to approve, with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

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

Rick Braaten (s) Chairman Board of County Commission Attest: Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in special session on November 25, 2015, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, and Ken Steiner to discuss the decommissioned airport site. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. The City of Bowman Mayor, Lyn James, city commissioners, Darren Limesand, Michael Sondeland, Darrell West and Dr. Charles Whitney, and city auditor, Peggy Allen, Teran Doerr, Bowman Economic Development Corporation Executive Director, board members, Kevin Bucholz, Julie Lockert, Ken Silha, and Duane Bowman, Bowman County Airport Authority members, Rod Schaff, and Bob Morland, Bowman County Airport Manager, Brent Kline, Gary Brennan, and Jon Brosz, from Brosz Engineering, and Bowman County Pioneer Editor, Bryce Martin, were present along with a multitude of guests.

Steiner made a motion to approve the agenda, with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Discussion was held on the proposed Bowman Gateway Industrial Park, which would be located on the decommissioned airport site.

Abrahamson made a motion to purchase the millings from the Bowman County Airport Authority for $7.60 a cubic yard, in lieu of paying for the private hangars. Brackel seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.

Open discussion was held.

Steiner made a motion to purchase the decommissioned airport property at $646,000, with Abrahamson seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Steiner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:43 AM, with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

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

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES relating to the Practice of Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis.

North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners

will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code Title 66.

2100 S. Columbia Rd. Suite 202 Grand Forks, ND Tues., Jan. 5th, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (or sooner if no public comments are made.)

A copy of the proposed rules and/or a regulatory analysis may be requested by calling 1-678-216-1190 or emailing boardofce@ndsbpe.org. Also, written comments may be submitted to the same email until January 15, 2016. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please email the board ofce at least three business days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 20th day of November, 2015.

President, NDSBPE

BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

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‘Tis the season: Holiday events around the state Too Cool to Miss in North Dakota: Timehonored Cuisine, Shopping Local and the Makers Movement It’s that joyous time of year and while cooling temperatures may call for mittens and a hat, there are many festivities across North Dakota that are simply too cool to miss.

Attend a ballet or theater production and cap your night with a chest-warming beverage or a piece of kuchen at a local watering hole or restaurant. Check off that holiday list while shopping at an eclectic boutique, or attend a workshop and make your own gifts. Santa is out and about this season and you can find him everywhere from the zoo to the air museum. Contact North Dakota Tourism for additional ideas at www. ndtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701328-2525 Holiday Eats, NoDak Style It’s no secret that Scandinavian and German roots run deep in this state, and those legacies are especially evident during the holiday season.

Many locals grew up making and eating seasonal favorites like lefse, kuchen, pfeffernüsse, springerle

North Dakota makers on Etsy or pick out something special from the North Dakota Legendary gift shop.

The “Holiday Train” as it rolls through North Dakota. cookies and krumkake.

You won’t have to search far and wide to find many of these traditional staples. If you want to serve these items this holiday season without doing any of the work, check out your local grocer or visit Freddy’s Lefse in Fargo, Karen’s Kuchens in Cavalier and Model Bakery in Linton.

Explore the Holiday Arts Scene Looking for a chance to dig out your festive, well, digs and go out on the town? There are many

opportunities to get festive in North Dakota this December. Lori Line and her Fab 5 are traveling through the state on their “Christmas in the City Tour.” Northern Plains Dance is performing its annual “The Nutcracker” at the historic Belle Mehus in Bismarck. In Grand Forks, the Empire Theater Company is putting on a production of Charles Dickens beloved “A Christmas Carol.” Civic choirs are hosting holiday concerts in communities all across North Dakota.

Give Big and Shop Small Holiday shopping can be overwhelming, even for the best of shoppers. This gifting season, give big by shopping “small” for your loved ones at your neighborhood businesses. Discover exquisitely unique gifts at Ecce Art in downtown Fargo or Junkyard Chic in Bismarck. Little Muddy Gifts in Williston, Prairie Fire Pottery in Beach or Davy Pottery in Burlington are not to be missed. If you prefer to shop from the comfort of your own home, search for

Get in on the Makers Movement Nothing says “I care” quite like a handmade gift.

A plethora of workshops are available for both experienced and novice crafters in December.

Unglued Market in Fargo is hosting a Holiday Late Night Craft Party in December. Crabapple Floral in Bismarck is offering a class on creating a fresh holiday wreath for your front door. And Crooked Lane Farm Folk School near Colfax is hosting an event on holiday décor and gifting how-to.

A Hot Toddy Remedy Whether it’s mulled wine, hot buttered rum or egg nog, nothing completes a day of holiday shopping or cross-country skiing quite like a warm mug in your hands.

Fargo’s Hotel Donaldson serves up hot, delicious libations in its lounge and Maxwell’s Bar and Restaurant serves a variety of “warm-up” drinks.

The 501.2 speakeasy in downtown Bismarck offers not only a secret entrance but a repertoire of

Southwest Healthcare Services would like to invite the community to a farewell open house for Dr. Meadows and Dr. Tomboulian.

Join the staff at Southwest Healthcare Services as we say goodbye to Dr. Meadows and Dr. Tomboulian and wish them well on their next endeavor.

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy conversation and refreshments.

December 10, 2015 From 4:00pm - 6:00pm Southwest Medical Clinic Complete Healthcare Today for a Better Tomorrow.

mixed drinks. The newly opened B2 Lounge above the Brickhouse Grille in downtown Dickinson or The Starving Rooster in Minot serve chestwarming cocktails. Enjoy a Winter Warmer from the menu in Williston’s Eleven Restaurant and Lounge.

Get Outside and Move As the weather gets cooler, there’s no better time to get outside and get moving. Burn off those holiday calories by cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing or hiking on one of the many trails around the state. For some old fashioned fun, grab a toboggan and find a local sledding hill. Support a good cause and take in a fun run like the Jingle Bell Run/Walk in Fargo or the Santa Run/Walk in Bismarck.

Go For a Holiday Jaunt Tune your car stereo to cheerful carols and take in the holiday lights at Lions Christmas in the Park in Grand Forks, Holiday Lights in Fargo’s Lindenwood Park, Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive Ju in Williston or Christmas in Sertoma Park in Min a tea Bismarck. offen off a ing s the V take week Falc Ru Pete of th the b yard and Pete ball His 1 grou to nu time pass Core Qu Brid

BLESSINGS OF THE SEASON TO YOU Wishing you a Merry Christmas.

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Community Bank & Trust wants to help spread the Christmas joy locally. We will be sponsoring pictures taken with Santa Claus during the Christmas Stroll held

Monday, December 14th

Children are invited to come and visit with Santa and parents will receive a complementary professional picture of their child’s visit. Pictures will be taken from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Bowman Library.

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courtesy of Dakota Community Bank & Trust and Turbiville Photography.

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By Sheldon Christenson For the Pioneer

The Hettinger-Scranton Night Hawks split with the Bowman County Bulldogs in girls junior high basketball on Dec. 1.

The 7th-graders started the evening and as in many basketball games at this level, a few points were scored in between numerous traveling calls and turnovers. The Night Hawks were called five times for the 3-second lane violation. They worked that out at half time as they did not make that violation in the second half.

Despite the turnovers both teams never stopped hustling and doing as well as they can.

The first quarter ended 2-2 but the second quarter belonged to the Bulldogs as they outscored the Night Hawks 10-2. The

Night Hawks got back in the game in the third stanza as they outscored the Bulldogs 4-0. Both teams scored four points in the final quarter with the Bulldogs pulling out a 16-12 win. I enjoyed watching Katrina Poss play as she

is one of the shorter players for the Night Hawks, but she is always hustling, playing good defense and not afraid to take the ball to the hoop.

The eighth grade game displayed more scoring and fewer turnovers, and

had the few fans in attendance cheering in an exciting fourth quarter.

Bowman looked liked they had the game in hand after the first half as they held a 20-13 advantage. The second half was a different story, as the Night Hawks

outscored the Bulldogs 8-2 in the third quarter to get to within one point.

The final quarter had the most scoring of the game, as the lead went back and forth until Courtney Seelye broke the game open with a 3-pointer from the right base line with a little more than a minute left. She followed that up by grabbing a loose ball and went the length of the court for a layup. Alyssa Andress added some crucial free throws to help stop the Bulldogs comeback effort. I had Andress with 15 points and Steelye with 12 points. Final scored had the Night Hawks winning 37-32.

OPINION

SKOL!: The Vikings Vine Just like last week, the Minnesota Vikings faced a team with an explosive offense that was coming off a three game losing streak. Thankfully, the Vikings were able to take care of business this week, beating the Atlanta Falcons 20-10.

Running back Adrian Peterson was the star of the offense, carrying the ball 29 times for 158 yards (5.4 yards per carry) and two touchdowns.

Peterson also caught the ball twice for 29 yards.

His 158 yards on the ground vaulted Peterson to number 19 on the alltime rushing yardage list, passing O.J. Simpson and Corey Dillon.

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater had a me-

By JORDAN WRIGHT

diocre game, but the plan was to feed Peterson early and often, so he wasn’t asked to do much. Bridgewater threw only 28 passes, completing 20 of them (71 percent) for 174 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. Wide receiver Mike Wallace was held without a catch again, but he did draw multiple pass interference penalties, so he wasn’t a complete waste of space. Tight end Kyle Rudolph had a good game

for the second week in a row, leading the Vikings with seven catches for 53 yards.

On the defensive side of the ball, linebacker Anthony Barr was a one man wrecking crew. Barr finished the game with eight tackles, one sack, one pass defended and two forced fumbles. With star safety Harrison Smith out because of injury, Antone Exum Jr. got the start and played well. Andrew Sendejo started in his normal spot, but was injured half way through the game, opening the door for Robert Blanton to see the field, and he didn’t disappoint, leading the Vikings in tackles with nine.

The player of the week

is the entire Vikings offensive line. I thought about putting Adrian Peterson or Anthony Barr in this section, but they did what we have all come to expect from them. The offensive line, however, really stepped up their game on Sunday. A week after giving up six sacks and 11 quarterback hits to the Green Bay Packers at home, the Vikings escaped Atlanta without giving up a single sack and only three hits to Bridgewater. The line also opened up holes in the run game, allowing the Vikings as a team to rush 39 times for 191 yards and 4.9 yards per carry.

I had a hard time coming up with a player who needs the most improve-

ment, as there weren’t many bad things that stuck out to me. However, there was something I noticed that needs to be cleaned up, and that is the run defense. Even though the Falcons only ran the ball 24 times, they were able to tally 116 yards on the ground for a 4.8 yards per carry average. If the Falcons had their starting running back Devonte Freeman, this could’ve been a much different game.

Looking ahead, the Vikings are home to face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 6. The Seahawks and the Vikings are two very similar teams, with both teams having a stout defense and a strong running game. At the time of

this writing, the Seahawks are 5-5 and entered week 12 ranked 26 in the league in passing yards per game, and first in rushing yards. Their star running back Marshawn Lynch will be out for this game, but his back up Thomas Rawls has produced very well in his place. If the Vikings can control the ball on the ground with Adrian Peterson, as well as contain Russell Wilson and Thomas Rawls, this will be a close game and the Vikings should come out on top.

As always, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to me at facebook.com/ skoljwright, or on Twitter @skoljwright. Skol!

statewide list of courses.

Many classes will be added over the next several weeks, and the rest will be added throughout the year as they are finalized.

To register, click on the online services tab, and “online course enrollment” under the hunter education heading.

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.

Those who do not have access to the Internet and want to sign up for a class can call the hunter education program in Bismarck at 701-328-6615.

Individuals interested

in receiving a notice by email when each hunter education class is added can click on the “subscribe to news alerts” link found below the news section on the department’s home page. Check the box labeled “hunter education class notification” under the education program updates.

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.

North Dakota waterfowl hunters are reminded the statewide duck and whitefronted goose seasons close Dec. 6. However, 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.

Archery deer, fall turkey, sharp-tailed and ruffed grouse, partridge, pheasant and tree squirrel hunting seasons continue through Jan. 3, 2016.

GAME AND FISH NEWS ■■ Ice awareness for winter anglers

North Dakota continues to produce a record number of anglers, and many are anxious to get on the ice and enjoy a favorite pastime. With that in mind, winter anglers are reminded to consider ice conditions before traveling onto and across North Dakota waters.

State Game and Fish Department enforcement chief Robert Timian said this winter should provide plenty of opportunities for anglers, as long as Mother Nature cooperates.

“Access to area lakes shouldn’t be an issue with the lack of snow, but that can change in a hurry,” Timian said. “As of right now, it is just a matter of waiting for the ice to become thick enough.”

Timian said ice conditions shouldn’t be judged by appearance alone, especially this time of year as ice thickness can vary significantly rather quickly.

“The edges become solid before the center, so anglers should drill test holes as they make their way out on the lake,” Timian said.

“And then, an ice chisel should be used to check thickness while moving around.”

In addition, snow insulates ice, which in turn inhibits solid ice formation, and hides cracks, weak and open water areas. Anglers should avoid cracks, pressure ridges, slushy or dark areas, and areas around partially submerged trees.

“All of this signals thinner ice,” Timian said.

The following minimums are recommended for travel on clear-blue

lake ice formed under ideal conditions. However, Timian said early in winter it’s a good idea to double these figures to be safe: 4 inches for a group walking single file; 6 inches for a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle; 8-12 inches for an automobile; and 12-15 inches for a pickup/truck.

“While we can and do provide information to assist in assessing if the ice is reasonably safe, it is still up to the individual to decide when to go out on the ice,” Timian said.

Winter anglers should wear a personal flotation device, and carry ice picks or a set of screwdrivers to pull yourself back on the ice if you fall through.

If someone breaks through the ice, Timian said 911 should be called immediately, with rescue attempts used by employing a long item such as a pole, board or rope. If that’s not possible, throw the victim a life jacket, empty water jug or other buoyant object.

“Going to the victim should be used as a last resort, but only by forming a human chain where rescuers lie on the ice with each person holding the feet of the person in front,” Timian said.

To treat hypothermia, Timian said to replace wet clothing with dry clothing and immediately transport the victim to a hospital.

■■ Late Season hunting opportunities end soon

Award winning quality water.

It’s what we do!

Rick Seifert

Director Bowman County

■■ Hunter Education Classes in 2016 Students interested in taking a hunter education class in 2016 should visit the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website at gf.nd.gov for a

Quality Water for Southwest North Dakota 701-225-0241 1-888-425-0241 rickseifert@swwater.com www.SWwater.com

Thank You Thank-you so very much to all of my dear family, friends and coworkers for all of the outpouring of love and support over the last couple of months.

Thanks to everyone for the many beautiful flowers while I was in the hospital, for all of the visits, hugs and prayers.

Thanks to everyone for the meals that were brought to the house, and also to everyone that helped get me to my appointments.

To all of our coworkers at the Billings County Schools Thank-you, we seriously could not work for anyone that would take better care of us than you.

Then there is the benefit, WOW, a huge thank-you to each and every one of you who helped plan this event, it was so well organized, to the many people that worked at it, donated such wonderful items, and to the tons of generous people that attended.

We were totally overwhelmed by the number of people. We never realized just how big our circle of family and friends are. I was so impressed with how many of my hometown Bowman friends that attended, Thank-you so much.

We hope that all of you know how much that we appreciate absolutely everything that everyone has done for us.

I know that if the Good Lord hears all of your prayers and see’s all of you wonderful people cheering me on, that it’s going to be OK! SW North Dakota definitely has the most kind, thoughtful, generous people in the world!

Thanks again to each and every one of you. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

God Bless You, Marla, Tom, Ericka & Kaycee Hutzenbiler

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Ag producers should do income tax planning before year ends NDSU Extension Service Farm Economist Ron Haugen shares some items to note for planning 2015 tax returns Agricultural producers should do tax planning before the end of the year based on the information known at this time. Traditionally, producers try to do tax planning to limit their tax liability.

"In tax planning, it is best to start with year-todate income and expenses and estimate them for the remainder of the year," says Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension Service farm economist. "Do not forget any income that was deferred to 2015 from a previous year.”

“Depreciation also needs to be estimated,” he says.

“It is best to try to spread out income and expenses so producers don't have abnormally high or low income or expenses in any one year. However, caution should be used in de-

ferring too much income into future years because it may push you into a higher tax bracket."

These are items to note for planning 2015 tax returns: The section 179 expense election is at $25,000 for 2015 unless Congress acts.

The section 179 expense generally allows producers to deduct up to $25,000 of new or used machinery or equipment purchased in the tax year. There is a dollar-for-dollar phaseout for purchases above $200,000. This is a significant drop from $500,000 in 2014. Congress is considering reinstating the $500,000 amount.

The additional first-year bonus depreciation has expired. Congress is considering reinstating this provision.

Income averaging can

be used by producers to spread the tax liability to lower income tax brackets in the three previous years.

This is done on schedule J. North Dakota farmers who elect to use income averaging for federal purposes also may use Form ND 1FA (income averaging) for North Dakota income tax calculations.

Crop insurance proceeds and government crop disaster payments can be deferred to the next tax year if a producer is a cash-basis taxpayer and can show that normally income from damaged crops would be included in a tax year following the year of

the damage.

A livestock income deferral is available for those who had a forced sale of livestock because of a weather-related disaster.

Here is what producers can do before the end of the year to limit their current tax liability: Prepay farm expenses.

Feed, fertilizer, seed and similar expenses can be prepaid. Typically, discounts are received by paying for these expenses in the fall. Producers can deduct prepaid expenses that do not exceed 50 percent of their other deductible farm expenses.

Pay real estate taxes or

interest. Paying taxes or interest can be done before the end of the year to increase 2015 expenses.

Defer income to 2016.

Crop and livestock sales can be deferred until the next year by using a deferred payment contract.

Most grain elevators or sales barns will defer sales until the next tax year.

Producers should be aware that they are at risk if the business becomes insolvent before the check is received and cashed.

Purchase machinery or equipment. Machinery or equipment purchases can be made before the end of the year to get a depreciation or 179 expense deduction in 2015.

Contribute to a retirement plan such as a simplified employee pension plan, savings incentive match plan for employees, individual retirement account or a solo 401K. Information on agricultural topics can be found in the Farmers Tax Guide, Publication 225. It can be obtained at any IRS office or can be ordered by calling (800) 829-3676.

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• 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.

Southwest Healthcare Services

Co-Sponsors: Bowman Lions Club, Rhame Fire Dept., Bowman Rotary, Amidon Fire Dept., Farmers Union Insurance & Blossom and Brew

Complete Healthcare Today for a Better Tomorrow.

Employment Opportunities Southwest Healthcare Services of Bowman offers competitive wages and benefits, as well as, paid time off and extended sick leave hours that can be earned by both full and part time employees after 90-120 day orientation period. We offer a caring environment with emphasis on community, family and compassion. We encourage any interested individuals to seek additional information from Human Resources regarding the great benefits offered here at Southwest Healthcare Services.

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TO GET ON THE (MRI) WALL!

• West River Health Services now offers five-day-a-week MRI Services.

• You’ve thought about giving to the MRI Project Fundraising Campaign.

• You want a tax deduction for giving to a non-profit organization.

• If you want your name engraved on the MRI Donor Board, please join us.

• All amounts payable to: WRHSF, 1000 Highway 12, Hettinger, ND 58639.

• “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.”

CNAs at our Long-Term Care

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

RNs or LPNs at our LTC

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.

RNs at our Hospital

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

Paramedics

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.

Dietary Aides at our LTC

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.

Feeding Assistant

Seeking Feeding Assistants to assist in serving and feeding meals for residents and patients of Southwest Healthcare.

Position offers hours from approximately 11am to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm. Great position for anyone seeking midday or afterschool hours!

Come join our great team of healthcare professionals!

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

For More Information Please Contact: Laci Coates - Human Resources Director at 701-523-3214 or apply online at www.swhealthcare.net/employment