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THE OIL PATCH
Denbury making moves to ready CO2 flooding in county Prep for flooding could take years; pipeline construction to begin 2018
By BRYCE MARTIN
Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Oil giant Denbury Resources Inc. is making moves on its plans for a future in Bowman County. But they are small moves. The Texas-based company was granted a utility permit Oct. 3 by the Bowman County Board of Commissioners that will ultimately be used to secure electricity connections for future
sites in the area. Ross Campbell, manager of industrial relations for Denbury, told the Pioneer that obtaining the permit was one of many stages in the company’s plan to flood existing oil wells in the county with carbon dioxide. That plan was first announced two years ago. “(The permit) will be for CO2 flooding in the future, like many years down the road,” Campbell said. “We just wanted to get the permit to get power to where we
A carbon dioxide injection site used for CO2 flooding of an oil reservoir. think we might need it in the future.” The permit allows for the company to bore under Sunset Butte Road in the western part of the county. Denbury, which has a field of-
fice in Rhame, has had an overall reduction in its spending plans for this year. More recently, the company faced even more reductions as a result of belowaverage oil prices. “What we’re trying to do is
make sure that we have the permits at hand to get back to work when prices come back to a more normal level that allows us to make an economic return,” Campbell explained. With the planned CO2 enhanced oil recovery, Campbell said they have to be much more thoughtful about what the future potentially could need. But the process is a long one. That’s due to the extensive infrastructure necessary for such an operation. It’s a more involved commitment for the long-term compared to fracking. “When we’re flooding a well, it’s a multi-year—potentially even longer than that—worth of lead time,” he confirmed.
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Powder River plans first large-scale training exercise
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■ Southwest North Dakota can expect to see low-flying aircraft By BRYCE MARTIN
Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Next month will mark the first large-force exercise in the newly expanded Powder River Training Complex, PRTC, an issue that stirred up much debate in the region over the last few years. Scheduled for Dec. 2 and 3, the exercise will impact people living under the Powder River’s 2, 3 and Gap B military areas. Those areas include the cities of Bowman, Rhame, Scranton, Marmarth and Baker, Mont. People in those areas can expect to see multiple types of aircraft using the airspace, and reaching altitudes as low as 500 feet above ground. The exercise is designed to train aircrew under realistic scenarios that support full spectrum operations against modern threats and replicate today’s contingency operations, according to Lt. Rachel Allison, public affairs chief of the 28th Bomb Wing. Large force exercises, colloquially known as war games, are the employment of military resources in training for military operations, either exploring the effects of warfare or testing strategies without actual combat. This type of training is limited to 10 days each year, with each exercise lasting no more than three days, and only occurring
Martin Rolfsness. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)
At 96, Martin Rolfsnes can still vividly recall stories from his military service
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aking an emergency landing in the cold waters of the swelling Pacific Ocean is like hitting a brick wall. That’s how Martin Rolfsnes described it as he recalled one of his many perilous expeditions while serving in the U.S. Navy. Rolfsnes had arrived at Pearl Harbor two years after the Japanese attacked the island of Oahu. He was carried on the USS Princeton, a Navy light aircraft carrier, along with its crew, torpedo planes and dive bombers. From the airport on Pearl Harbor, Rolfsnes engaged in practice combat against the Air Force stationed on Oahu. Much like a previous experience, his plane suffered engine failure and made a crash landing in the Pacific. He made it out alive. “We were rescued by a destroyer, given a shot of whiskey, put to bed and returned to port,” Rolfsnes said. ROLFSNES | PAGE 3
COMMUNITY
The Hettinger-Scranton Night Hawks defeated the Mott-Regent Wildfire last weekend to advance to the semifinals. PAGE 10
Donald Brown of Scranton claimed last month the annual title of Farmer/Rancher of the Year. PAGE 12
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once every three months. During the scheduled times for the exercise, non-military aircraft are suggested to review the Federal Aviation Administration’s Notices to Airmen, NOTAMs, and review flight plans to avoid the areas and altitudes where aircraft will be participating, Allison stated. The new PRTC officially opened Sept. 17, with military operations beginning the following day. “It’s crucial that we keep our rural towns healthy, and our local economies thriving by continuing to secure the access of our pilots, airports and businesses need to do their jobs throughout this expansion in Powder River,” Sen. Heidi Heitkamp said in a statement earlier this year. The most pressing issue brought up by local aviation authorities and residents during the complex’s public input sessions was the altitude at which several of the military aircraft would fly, notably over Bowman which has been designated in the plans as a low area, at which crafts could fly at a minimum of 500 feet above ground. Other areas involved in the expansion, such as Hettinger, have been designated as high areas,
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NEWS BRIEFS
PSC approves natural gas increase for MDU customers The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) this week approved an approximately $2.6 million (1.96 percent) annual revenue increase for Montana Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU). MDU requested the increase to recover the cost of increased investments in natural gas facilities. The company had originally asked for an increase of $4.3 million (3.4 percent), which was approved as an interim rate in March 2015. Because the agreement approved today includes a smaller increase then the interim rate, an average MDU natural gas customer will receive a refund of approximately $7, but this amount will vary according to the actual amount of gas the customer used during the period the interim rate was in effect. The refunds will be issued in the form of a credit on February 2016 bills. As part of the agreement, an average natural gas customer using 94 dekatherms a year will see an increase on their bill of about $2.03 per month. The Basic Service Charge (fixed monthly charge) customers see on their bill will increase from $15 to approximately $19.60 per month, but the Distribution Delivery Charge (based on volumetric use) will be eliminated resulting in the net increase of $2.03 per month for an average customer. The Distribution Delivery Stabilization Mechanism, which adjusts rates for weather normalization, will also be eliminated.
Court upholds restraining order against commissioner By BRYCE MARTIN
Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net It was the decision of Southwest Judicial District Court on Wednesday that a temporary restraining order filed against a Rhame commissioner would be extended. Judge William Herauf signed an order that extended BNSF Railway Co.’s restraining order against Scott Luvaas by 6 months, following an incident that occurred between Luvaas and BNSF employees on Oct. 7. Herauf stipulated in his order
that Luvaas, who resides in Rhame, is restrained from being on Burlington Northern property, with the exception of his duties associated with delivering grain to the elevator or crossing the nearby right-of-way or highway crossings. The order also required Luvaas to refrain from contacting employees and contractors of BNSF as they are performing duties on railroad property. An exception by the judge, however, allowed Luvaas, as city commissioner, to contact BNSF management or supervisory staff for purposes of complaints regarding noise and health issues caused by the railroad.
The court, according to the order, found that the complaints alleged by BNSF representatives in the restraining order petition were true. Though, it was acknowledged in the order that Luvaas “is very passionate about protecting the city of Rhame, and it’s quite obvious that he is quite frustrated with having to continually approach the situation.” “Nevertheless, treatment of these issues must be done in a proper format and manner,” the order directed. It was explained that Luvaas’s actions were indeed disorderly conduct.
TransCanada suspends Keystone permit application Sen. Heidi Heitkamp issued the following statement after TransCanada suspended its permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. “Year after year we have waited on this Administration to make a decision on the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, and in that time have witnessed the conflation of a basic infrastructure expansion project into the foremost emotional and overly politicized issue as it relates to our country’s energy policy,” said Heitkamp. “After just three years shy of a decade of delay, TransCanada suspended its application seeking a permit for the project, relaying a terrible message about the state of our ability to move forward on an all-of-the-above energy policy to which nearly every legislator in the United States Congress – and the Administration – claims to ascribe. Halting a basic infrastructure expansion project will not make this country more energy efficient or independent, but it does set a foreboding precedent about our ability to achieve those goals. If we are serious about reducing our dependence on foreign oil and one day achieving our goal of energy independence, it is absolutely crucial that we immediately cease from legislating on emotion alone and finally get to work.”
UPCOMING EVENTS Nov. 6 Rhame American Legion - Hunter’s Supper & Raffle at the Rhame Legion Hall
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A diagram of how carbon dioxide flooding works in the oil field. (Courtesy US Dept. of Energy)
DENBURY: Commissioner votes against utility permit FROM PAGE 1
“We’re still dotting our I’s and crossing our T’s on the permit side.” But one county commissioner yielded caution, voting against approving the company’s utility permit. Pine Abrahamson said after his vote that the local Denbury contractors applying for the permit were warned once already about performing work without
the proper permits. The work, according to Abrahamson, was already underway despite not having a permit at the time. The other commissioners voted to approve the utility and the motion passed. Campbell said he had no knowledge of work being done at the site without permits from the county. The proposed CO2 flooding would be performed in southwest North Dakota, with a specific emphasis on Denbury’s Bowman County assets. “There’s definitely a wealth of assets up in that area,” Campbell said. A step not too far in the future for Denbury is obtaining permits for a pipeline to run into the area. That process would most likely be completed in 2018, he said. Construction, however, would last into the next decade.
Nov. 7 Scranton Fire Department - Chili & Brat Feed & Raffle. Serving begins at 5 p.m. and Drawing at 8 p.m. at the Scranton Community Center
AIRCRAFT
Nov. 13 Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce - Ladies Night Out from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Bowman
meaning aircraft could only fly from 12,000 to 18,000 feet above ground. Common aircraft involved in training are the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress and the Rockwell B-1 Lancer, both of which are strategic bombers for the Air Force. The B-52 would navigate in the areas designated as high and the B-1s, a supersonic bomber, would be operating in the low areas. Thirty to 40 aircraft simulate war scenarios during the exercise. A potentially dangerous situation could occur if a small aircraft is traveling through the proposed training airspace. Aviators intending to fly in the PRTC are encouraged to check official NOTAMs prior to flight, which can be done by calling 1-800-WXBRIEF, or visiting online at www.1800wxbrief. com and pilotweb.nas.faa.gov.
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Nov. 15 Save the Date: School of Promise Auction — Lunch beginning at 11 and auction to follow (around noon). Held at the Four Seasons Pavilion in Bowman
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Nov. 15 Save the Date: School of Promise Auction — Lunch beginning at 11 and auction to follow (around noon). Held at the Four Seasons Pavilion in Bowman
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A heartfelt “THANK YOU” to all my Friends and Family for making my 99th birthday memorable with such beautiful cards and thoughts! My wish to everyone is a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you again,
-Christine Weisz
IT’s BINGO TIME!
Thursday, November 5 • 6pm Hettinger Country Club • We will be having a progressive blackout Bingo that starts at $3,000 • All payouts are 60/40
Bowman/Slope Farmers Union Annual County Convention Tuesday, November 10th Sweetwater Creek Golf Course
6:00 Social 6:30 Supper Taco Bar Meeting to follow Everyone Welcome!
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BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER
Martin Rolfsnes, 96, of Bowman stands in his apartment at Sunrise Village. He’s been through a lot in his life, particularly several perilous experiences during his military service. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941, just two months before Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. Rolfsnes said an advertisement for the Marines “wanting him” led him to ultimately enlisting in the service, having had received several deferments from the draft due to his employment with Boeing. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)
ROLFSNES: 96-yearold recalls incidents during Navy service FROM PAGE 1
That happened only a few years into his military service. Rolfsnes, 96, lives in Bowman—born and raised in Griffin—and often regales listeners with stories from his military service, which began Oct. 8, 1941. He was employed that year at the Boeing No. 2 plant in Seattle. Because of his employment, he received several deferments from being drafted into the service. It was a random autumn day when he was walking down a street and discovered a sign saying the Marines wanted him. “At the time I had a very boring job and the sign interested me,” he explained. “My dad used to tell us stories about how he made his living fishing and sailing, so I joined the Navy.” So he proudly marched into the recruiting office and enlisted with the Navy 61 days prior to the United States declaring war on Japan. He signed up for six years of duty. A mere 10 days later, he received orders to report to the San Diego Naval Base to begin training. They promised a wage of $21 per month. On Dec. 6, 1941, he left for Los Angeles on boot leave, but was ordered to return to base because of the attack on Pearl Harbor. As Seaman First Class, he was transferred to Los Angeles for a threemonth fleet radio training course. His parents lived there at the time so he had a chance to visit them. Three months later, as a Seaman Second Class—now earning $30 a month—Rolfsnes and 200 sailors were transported to Norfolk, Va., for aviation radio training, gunnery and radar training courses. He was later ordered to West Virginia to practice firing 30-caliber machine guns from a dive bomber at a flying target. He was then transferred to Beaufort, S.C., where he had his appendix removed and received a seven-day leave. He was to return to Bowman by train but missed a connection that left him in Dickinson. He hitchhiked the remainder of the way, which left him only one day and two nights for visiting before returning to
base, ultimately heading to Virginia for radar training then back to South Carolina. It was during this time when he asked his girlfriend, Ellen Rosling, to marry him. He met her and her friend at the train station a few days later. The two were married Feb. 6, 1943, in the parlor of a rooming house where Rolfsnes had rented a room for $10 a month. It had a hot plate for cooking and Ellen and four other wives shared a bathroom. Fifty sailors and five wives chipped in $2 each to cover the expenses of the hall, music and beer for their wedding. “Good times,” he said. A quick farewell and it was back to the service. Three days after saying “I do,” Rolfsnes experienced quite a scare while practicing night landings. His plane had a malfunction and he was forced to land in a swamp. His co-pilot fired a flare gun to alert searchers to their location, but the jungle quickly caught fire. “Luckily the wind favored us,” he said. During a separate training session, his plane’s engine failed, much like it had near Oahu, and it ended up crashing into a large tree in the middle of a swamp. He and his co-pilot experienced a few scratches and were given
two days of rest. A few days later, Rolfsnes made his maiden voyage on the USS Princeton. There he practiced touch-and-go landings off the carrier’s short takeoff deck, which was only 60 feet from the waters below. “After being catapulted, the plane slowly settled down toward the ocean
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I’m a Norwegian,” Rolfsnes said, crediting his heritage for his strength.
until we finally gained enough speed to gain altitude,” he explained. “Scary.” To land back on the ship, a flagman guided the pilot in; if they weren’t in the right position, the pilot would be waved off. When they did land, it was a very quick stop. “If you weren’t properly fastened in, you could get hurt,” he said. A few gunners quit after that. Rolfsnes had additional
training before heading to Pearl Harbor. After his experience there, he headed to Okinawa for even more training. Fate struck again as he was involved in an accident with a Jeep. The driver had fallen asleep, making them miss a curve and straight into a deep gully of the mountains. The next morning, he and the driver were rescued and taken back to base. His final flight for the Navy was only a few months later. During World War II, the Japanese built an airstrip to serve as a staging point to Guadalcanal. Lifting off from the Solomon Island airfield in Munda in the South Pacific, Rolfsnes and fellow dive bombers were ordered to bomb the enemy guns on Bougainville Island, near Papua New Guinea. Their duty was to knock out the Japanese guns that were protecting the beach. The guns were mounted on rail tracks and hidden in holes dug in the mountainside. “We would fly above their gun range and make fake dives to get them to start firing,” he said. “(It was) thrilling.” He would then dive 300 to 400 feet to try and knock them out. Rolfsnes was sitting backward with a 30-caliber machine gun trying to
strafe anything he could see. His last flight was the day Bougainville was invaded in November 1943. He received orders to quit flying and return to Dallas on the first available transportation. Now 96 years old, Rolfnes is still quite active. He’s often seen navigating the city year-round in his motorized chair with an orange flag attached to the back. He’s had several lucky moments in his life, es-
pecially considering the many near-death experiences in the Navy. Most recently, he defied doctors’ beliefs that he would not make it through surgery for a broken leg, if he did, doctors said he wouldn’t be able to walk again. He broke his leg about five months ago and spent four months in the hospital. When he was released from the hospital, he could walk. “I’m a Norwegian,” he said, crediting his heritage for his strength.
Bowman County HS Veterans Day Program Bowman County High School will hold it’s
Annual Veterans Day Program
Tuesday, Nov. 10th at 11 a.m. at Solberg Gymnasium The Public Is Invited and Encouraged To Attend. There Will Be Reserved Seating On The Floor For All Veterans. Free Lunch Will Be Provided For All Veterans. Other Guest’s Meals Will Be $5.00.
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C ommunity EDITOR’S NOTE—We want people to submit anything and everything related to their life in Bowman County. Be it random photos of people out-and-about, people getting awards, photos of your vacation, or short stories about something or someone in the community, we want what you’ve got! The deadline to submit those items (preferably by email to bmartin@countrymedia.net) is 5 p.m. every Tuesday.
Goblins and ghouls: Celebrating Halloween in Bowman It was a team effort between Melissa Hilton of the Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bowman Parks and Recreation Department to bring spooky fun back to the area. And they succeeded. Over 200 trick-or-treaters showed off their costumes and kindly asked for candy from the many participating Main Street businesses Oct. 30 in Bowman. After their hunt for candy was satisfied, children and their families were invited to take part in the fun at Fright Fest in Bowman City Park. There were games ran by the Bowman County Bulldogs Football team, free chili and soup from Diamond H Services of Bowman and a chance to check out the creative costumes of local youths. (By Bryce Martin/Pioneer Editor)
SADD, FFA members trick-or-treat for Community Cupboard
(Left) Having fun on a swing at the park during Fright Fest. (Right) Jonathan and Jennifer Jahner get smiles from the crowd dressed as characters from the film, “Despicable Me.” (Photos by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)
SADD & FFA members took to the streets on November 1st, trick-or-treating for canned goods and non-perishable items for the Community Cupboard. They went out for two hours and collected 884 pounds of food. After they turned in their donations, they returned to the school where they enjoyed pizza and a movie. The SADD & FFA members, with the Community Cupboard, would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated. (By Paige Langhoff)
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(Left) A boy dressed as Captain America tries not to drop an egg during one of the games Oct. 30 in Bowman City Park. (Right) A girl jumps with glee as she shows off her princess costume. (Photos by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)
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BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER
LOCAL BUSINESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Have kitchen, will travel: Traveling Kitchen Catering By LORI SOLA For the Pioneer
The Traveling Kitchen Catering Service, Inc., is a business that does exactly as the name describes: the kitchen travels to wherever the people are to serve them delicious food. Since July 2008, the mother-daughter team of Donna Graham Crow and Jennifer Pond have been catering various events in the area. This family owned and operated business has the motto, “No job too little or too big.” “We started at the golf course cooking for men’s and ladies nights,” Donna said. “Jennifer did the grill work and I waited tables and cooked the special meals for the night.” It wasn’t long before they began catering bigger events such as Nite at the Races, business meetings, concessions at the high school rodeo finals, benefits, corporate lunches, Christmas parties, auctions, NRA banquets, farmer rancher appreciation banquets, and anniversary parties, Crow explained through an email. “The largest banquet we have catered was around 350 meals,” Donna said. “Today, I do most of the cooking and Jennifer helps with the setup and serving. Unless we have steaks, then Jennifer does the grilling if she’s available.” Donna’s sister, Ronda Miller, and Donna’s grandchildren often help out at events. Although customers usually know
Donna Graham Crow and Stephanie Pond, the owners of the Rhame Cafe and Traveling Kitchen Catering. (Photo by Lori Sola/Pioneer) what they want when they contact Donna and Jennifer, they do make suggestions from time to time. And with over 100 cookbooks, inspiration is only a fingertip away. More valuable than her collection of cookbooks, however, is Donna’s lifelong experience that began at the tender age of five. “I grew up in a bake shop,” Donna said. “My mom was a baker in Smitty’s Bake Shop and Café in Baker, Mont.” She helped out with small things until she began waiting tables at age 13 then began working the grill after it became
Nellie’s Bake Shop. Throughout the years, Donna has also worked at the bowling alley in Baker, Mert’s Café in Marmarth, Gateway in Bowman, Green Dragon Loft in Baker and Nite Train Steak House in Harlem, Mont., before owning her own business in 1997. “I had the honor of having Hunter’s Table and Tavern in Rhame for seven years,” Donna said. “In 1999, we created The Rough Neck Burger…a hamburger on Texas toast with hot sauce, fried onions, pepper jack cheese and bacon. It quickly became the signature burger.”
In 2001, The Hunter’s Table and Tavern was featured on The Food Network show and many of their recipes were used in different magazines. During that time, Jennifer cooked and waited tables. “Most times if we find something new we want to try, we will cook it as a noon special at the Rhame Café first,” Donna explained. “If it’s a hit, we’ll keep the recipe. If not, we don’t try it again.” In September, the family celebrated their third anniversary at the Rhame Café. By keeping the café open, they were able to continue serving senior meals three days a week and decided to serve the public six days a week. “Both Jennifer and I enjoy interacting with and serving the public,” Donna said. “I love it when they truly enjoy and appreciate what we make for them.” The Rough Neck is still served today with the addition of jalapenos and ghost pepper cheese, if requested, as well as a new creations called the TKC Burger, a hamburger, special sauce, Swiss cheese, ham, bacon and two onion rings on a homemade bun. Rhame Café is also known for their pan-fried chicken, succulent roast beef, Indian tacos and homemade hamburger buns. Rhame Café is located at 56 Main Street and is open Monday - Saturday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., featuring a noon special every day. ■ For questions regarding Rhame Café or the Traveling Kitchen Catering Service, Inc., call 701-279-6900.
THE MONTHLY BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT IS SPONSORED BY THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER, THE BOWMAN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THESE FINE CHAMBER MEMBERS: ■ Southwest Healthcare 701-523-3226 ■ Bowman Sales & Service 701-523-3257 ■ Consolidated Telcom 701-483-4000
■ Dale's Clothing 701-523-3620 ■ Dakota Farm Equipment 701-523-3252 ■ Able Inc. 701-523-5844
■ Bowman Chamber 701-523-5880 ■ Subway 701-523-7827 ■ Bowman Drug Company 701-523-3233
■ Dakota Western Bank, FDIC 701-523-5803 ■ Windy's Pizza and Bar 701-523-5753 ■ Ricochet Western Wear 701-523-7414
Scranton High School Students of the Month
In October, Scranton students were acknowledged for the character attribute of “Respectfulness” (marked by showing respect or deference). The winners include Samantha Oase (7th), Steven Hutzenbiler (8th), Briana Sanford (9th), Calli Anderson (10th), Taylor Hestekin (11th), Brandon Pierce (12th).
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BOWMAN Mon.
Taco Soup, Sandwiches, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk
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Turkey, Mashed NO SCHOOL Potatoes, Gravy, Buns, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk
RHAME Mon.
Chicken Fajitas, Lettuce, Cheese & Peach Cups
Tues.
Beef Stew, Crackers & Fruit Cocktail
SCRANTON Mon.
Pork Fritters, Seasoned Rice, Carrots & Pineapple
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Tues.
Sausage Links, French Toast, Corn & Oranges
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NO SCHOOL
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NO SCHOOL
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Chicken Nuggets, Hot Dogs, Beans, Noodles, Corn, Fruit, Corn, Fruit, Salad Salad Bar & Milk Bar & Milk
Thurs.
Chicken Burgers, Wedges, Veggies & Apricots
Thurs.
Corn Dogs, Tator Tots & Pears
Fri.
Sausage Links, French Toast Sticks, Veggies & Mandarin Oranges
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The Family of Jim Lutz would like to sincerely thank the community for their wonderful support following the loss of our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Special thanks to the Bowman Ambulance Squad, Bowman Fire Department, Bowman Police Department and Bowman County Sheriff’s Department for their emergency services. Thanks also to the staff at Southwest Healthcare Services. Your care and concern was greatly appreciated. Thank you to Trevor Kulseth, Angela Boehm and Skip Walby at Krebsbach Kulseth Funeral Service for their kind, compassionate and professional work. Thanks also to Father David Morman, Deacon Ken Schmit, Dan and Sue Swanson, Sam and TJ Andrews, Jackie Freitag, Rita Andrews, Greg Wolf and the St. Charles Church Guild for making Jim’s funeral service special and memorable. We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated group of people right here in Bowman who can take care of us when we are in a time of need. To the people who came to our homes with hugs, memories of Jim, kind words and prayers, wonderful food and supplies, those who sent flowers, plants, cards and memorials truly touched our hearts. It is wonderful to be reminded of the very special community we live in.
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Say Anything By ROB PORT Guest Columnist
Interest groups lobbying on tax payer’s dime Like every other state in the union North Dakota has a host of state boards and commissions which were created to administer licensing and discipline for various occupations. Yet increasingly the mission of these groups has creeped into the arena political advocacy. During the 2015 legislative session at least seven regulatory boards had lobbyists registered to be able to lawfully work to influence legislators, according to a database maintained by the Secretary of State’s office. The boards included the Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors, the Board of Nursing, the Board of Physical Therapy, the State Board of Architecture, the State Board of Dental Examiners, the Board of Podiatric Medicine, and the State Board of Medical Examiners. Also, during the 2014 campaign season the State Bar Association used legally required licensing dues to spend tens of thousands of dollars on defeating Measure 6 which was aimed at reforming child custody laws. Whatever your position on that measure, the use of licensing fees to pay for political activism was dubious from a legal and ethical standpoint. Ultimately the Bar Association was sued and issued refunds to its members. Yet the larger issue with official regulatory boards morphing into political advocacy groups remains. Change, though, may be on the horizon. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem may have put a roadblock up on this mission creep last week. “It is my opinion that a state agency or political subdivision may not use public funds to hire a lobbyist,” Stenehjem wrote in a letter opinion requested by Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner (R-Dickinson), “unless such authority is specifically provided for by statute or if the state agency or political subdivision has authority to promote or advocate in specific subject areas.” That seems clear enough. Unless the law explicitly allows for it, state regulator boards may not hire lobbyists. What prompted Wardner’s request was a heated battle over Senate Bill
2354 which sought to address a shortage in dental services by creating in the law an “advanced dental hygienist” position. The people filling this position would have been allowed to do some of the more routine procedures - tooth extractions, for instance that are now reserved by law to dentists. The Board of Dental Examiners hired a lobbyist to fight the bill, no doubt because the dentists saw it as possibly watering down demand for their services. After all, people paying an advanced dental hygienist to pull a tooth would not be paying a dentist for that service, and that’s not good for the bottom line of dentists. But, again, whatever your position on that reform of the law, should dentists be able to use their regulatory board as an instrument of advocacy to defeat it? Should the citizens supporting the bill, perhaps including some dissenting dentists, have to fight off a political campaign orchestrated by an official state agency? The Board of Dental Examiners was certainly very successful during the legislative session. SB2354 bombed when brought to the Senate floor, losing on a 6 - 40 vote despite getting a “do pass” recommendation from the Senate Human Services Committee. There’s nothing at all wrong with working to influence the political process. Often times Americans using the term “lobbying” as a sort of epithet, but really anyone who has ever expressed an opinion on an issue to someone in a position of official authority is guilty of the practical definition of the term, if not the legal one. We wouldn’t have a democracy if those making policy weren’t available to be influenced by their constituents. If the dentists don’t like the idea of advanced dental hygienists, or if the lawyers don’t like proposed changes to child custody laws, then they have every right to speak their minds either individually or through some private organization. But the key word is private. These powerful occupational interests shouldn’t be able to bend official licensing and discipline boards to their political will, and they certainly shouldn’t be able to use legally required licensing fees - which, by law, are state dollars - to pay for their activism. In fact, it might be time to question why we’re even bothering to license some of these occupations. I’m looking at you, North Dakota Board of Barbering.
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Kids and mud Hello, Have you ever wondered about the attraction between children and water? If you are a parent or grandparent, I know you realize what I am talking about. If you are walking across the yard or down the street and there is a puddle of water, or worse, a pile of used hay, a child that can barely toddle, will step in the mess. Even if it means falling down or getting completely soaked. I was reminded of it this weekend. We, well, actually Shirley, was in charge of five boys ranging in age from two to twelve. And just below our house is a small dam. It kind of acts as a lagoon. The corrals drain into it. The sewer runs into it. It is not the pris-
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tine pond on the prairie that you see in pictures of ranch homes in a real estate paper. If you live in Dickinson you know that smell that drifts across town when a southeast breeze it blowing, well that smell can also permeate from our dam. Yesterday, since it was pretty dang nice for a November day, Shirley sent the boys outside. “Go for a walk. Play catch. Chase the cats. But get out of the damn house!” And they did. For about a half hour they played outside. When they came in they were covered in…Well, they were covered. Grandma quickly threw them out of the house and stood them at attention in the yard. There she hosed them down the best she could. In the summer it would be fun. When it is forty-five and breezy, it tends to chill the child. But it did take the rough edges off the mess. And did I mention the new shoes? Yes, they were all wearing their brand new shoes. Which cost about the same as a small, new car. And the boys spent the next hour cleaning their new shoes.
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This and That By JOSEPHINE KACZMAREK
Editor’s Note: This week’s installment of “This and That” will be Josephine’s final column. She’s been a dedicated writer for the Pioneer for several years and we are saddened to see her go. Thank you, Josephine, for your desire to provide our community with the latest happenings from your vantage point at Southwest Healthcare and from around the area.
And all this reminded me of a rodeo we produced years ago. I think it was in Hebron. Our rodeos were a family affair. Brothers and brother-in-laws picked up. Mom and Grandmoms secretaried or timed. If you were related to us, you had a non-paying job somewhere in the production. When the rodeo ended and we were loading horses and bulls and steers and calves, Moms started gathering up kids. As the kids and nephews and nieces were gathered up, we found they had been playing in the Hebron lagoon. Not pretty. Not a nice smell. And no sway to hose them off. Just throw them in the sleeper on the semi and drive with the windows down. We had another rodeo to go to. Now these kids were black with sewer mud. And they were hungry. We stopped at a convenience store and bought some healthy food. Grapes. Really. Grapes. And when they were handed to one of the Hanna boys, either Brady or Dane, he came with the question as he reached out his black hands for the grapes. “Are these grapes washed?” Later, Dean
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Well Halloween has come and gone. There weren’t too many kids here for Trick or Treating. I think I only had about thirty that stopped. On Saturday afternoon, just as we finished Bingo, my grandchildren from Wessington Springs, South Dakota, walked in. They were Mike and Shayla Polanchek, Kaylen, Corbin, Anna and Alora. They were on their way to Bismarck and Glen Ullin to attend the funeral of Christ Meier from Glen Ullin which is Shayla’s grandpa. Pam and John left Sunday. The funeral is Tuesday morning. It is John’s dad. I see that the men are laying the floor in the hallway. It will be nice when it is done.
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Ada and I are right across the hallway from each other. We visit back and forth quite a bit. We’ve been friends since 1941 before neither of us was married, so we can share a lot of memories. We’re about the same age except I’m four months older. We’re sorry to lose Bud Hetland. They had a service here Friday afternoon. He was always so jolly and generally would have a good story to tell. We’ll all miss him. Louise Oberfol paid me a visit on Monday afternoon. I am sorry but I won’t be able to write the news anymore as it is hard for me to collect it. Thank you for reading and enjoying my column all these years!
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OBITUARIES Paul Mosbrucker, 48
Paul R. Mosbrucker, 48, of Bowman passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 at the Southwest Healthcare Hospital in Bowman after his courageous battle with cancer. Mass of Christian burial for Paul will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at the St. Charles Catholic in Bowman. Father David Morman will celebrate the Mass with burial to follow in the St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in Bowman. There was a Family, Friends and Scripture Service beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday evening, Nov. 5 at the St. Charles Catholic Church. Visitation for Paul was on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel. Paul R. Mosbrucker was born on Dec. 26, 1966 in Bowman, the son of M. Gregory and Merceine Mosbrucker. He was raised and educated in Bowman where he attended Bowman School and graduated from Bowman High School in 1985. After high school Paul started working at Nordberg’s Chevrolet where he detailed cars making them ready for sale. In 1991, Paul then moved to Fargo where he attended Dakota aero tech and received his certification in Air Frame Maintenance and Repair. Paul later returned back home to Bowman where he would work for both Jim’s a Body Shop and Tom’s Auto I Body. He then went back - to work for Nordberg’s in hersthe parts department and eventually into car sales. p. ar- Paul continued working in ed sales for Nordberg’s until b 2008 when he went full time with his own busiwe ness that he had been runand ning for years, High Plains ed Towing and Glass. and His daughter Shayna - Mosbrucker was born on en Nov. 21, 1996. Paul loved Not Shayna very much and no he spent many hours on row the road so he could atmi tend most of her activities. own.On Dec. 29, 2006, Paul was united in marriage o. with to Tara Lindstrom. With n- this union, Paul welcomed nce Tara’s son Devin into his life where he would help y And raise Devin like a son of his e of own. On Jan. 2, 2014, afor ter trying so hard to add to on their family, Harper Mosnds brucker was born making es their family complete. In December of 2014, Paul was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. Through all the countless hours on the road and all the treatments and all the struggles, Paul’s positive attitude not only carried him, but it helped his family and his community through many difficult days. Paul enjoyed so many things throughout his life. Most of all, Paul absolutely loved anything and everything to do with his children. He was a man that would drop whatever he was doing if someone needed help. He would always greet you with a smile, maybe play a joke on you and have great conversations. Paul always put others ahead of himself. He loved to tinker and restore cars and pickups. He was a very talented artist but only used it as a hobby. He also was a very talented baker and cake decorator like his mother Merceince. Paul was a member of the Bowman Fire Department where he loved each and every member and their families like they were his family. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he has touched through friendships, car sales, towing and just giving a helping hand. Paul is survived by his wife Tara and children, Shayna, Devin and Harper, father, M. Gregory Mosbrucker, father and mother-in-law, John and
Mosbrucker Peggy Lindstrom, brothers, Dave, John, Mark and Joe (Monica) Mosbrucker, brother-in-law, Josh Lindstrom and fiancé Melissa Hilton, nieces and nephews, Cody, Sara and Camryn, Paige, Porter, Ava and Brayden, aunts and uncles, Dorothea Howey, Kenny (Deanna) Heinrich, Leo Heinrich, and Donald and Connie Heinrich and several cousins. Paul was preceded in death by his mother Merceine, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mosbrucker and Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Heinrich, aunt Karen Heinrich, uncle Robert Howey and cousin Kenneth Heinrich, Jr. Memorials are suggested to the Dakota Western Bank where accounts have been established in his children’s names or the Bowman Fire Department. Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.
Norman Homelvig, 70 Norman P. Homelvig, 70, of Amidon passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 at the Southwest Healthcare Hospital in Bowman. Funeral Services for Norman were on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 at the Bowman Lutheran Church beginning at 1 p.m. Pastor Mark Nygard officiated with burial to follow in the in Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery in Amidon. There was a Family and Friends Services on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 7 p.m. Norman was born April 17, 1945 in Bowman. He was the third of seven children to Julius and Harriet (Andersen) Homelvig. Norman was baptized at Lebanon Lutheran Church on June 10, 1945. He was raised on the family farm and ranch west of Amidon. He lived there his whole life with the exception of his time in the Navy. Norman’s childhood years were spent horseback looking after cattle, exploring Slope County, and being active in 4-H. He rode horse to grade school in Amidon as often as he could. Norman graduated from Bowman High School in the spring of 1963. He worked as a truck
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driver for Miller Construction until 1965. On Sept. 29, 1965, Norman enlisted in the United States Navy serving aboard the USS Hugh Pervis. During his enlistment, he traveled to many parts of the world including the Panama Canal, Hong Kong, Hawaii, New Zealand, and the coast of Vietnam. He also spent a year stationed in Iceland. Norman was honorably discharged Aug. 15, 1969. Upon returning home, Norman worked at the bar and the service station in Amidon. In the fall of 1971 he began working for Slope County. For the next 40 years he was best known as “the county blade man.” Norman spent countless hours maintaining roads and plowing snow. Norman was united in marriage to Lynn Steig on Dec. 28, 1973. Together they raised five children with many hours spent around the kitchen table playing whist. They enjoyed taking their children fishing. Norman had a deep love for a good toetapping song and dancing. Norman was an active and dedicated member of the Amidon Fire Department, where he was most often found driving trucks or rolling fire breaks with the grader. Norman had a lifelong appreciation for good horses and cattle, telling stories about “that long legged sorrel I had.” His other passion in life was fixing anything, telling his kids “the only two things I can’t fix are the crack of dawn and a broken heart.” Norman was preceded in death by his parents Julius and Harriet, an infant brother, and younger brother Jerome. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lynn, daughter Renee and Jay Osier, their daughters Kaylee, Audrey, and Pagie, son Russell and Blaine Homelvig, their daughters Kenzie and Teagan, daughter Roxanne and Dan Mathis, son Clint
Duane Hetland, 84
Duane “Bud” Hetland, 84, of Bowman, formerly of Scranton, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 at the Southwest Healthcare Long Term Center in Bowman. Funeral Services for Bud were on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Scranton. Pastor Mary Wiggins officiated with burial to follow in the Haley Cemetery, rural Scranton. There was a Family and Friends Service on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 at 3 p.m. at the Southwest Healthcare Chapel. Gerald Duane “Bud” Hetland was born Oct. 4, 1931, on his grandparents homestead in Vessey Township of Harding County South Dakota to Fritz and Edith Hetland. He was a small baby and often told the story of his grandma Hetland putting him in the oven to finish baking. His grandma also called him “her little buddy” which turned into his nickname of Bud. He attended the Vessey School, graduating from the 8th grade there. He deferred continuing his education to pursue farming and ranching with his parents. He received his GED in 1989. Bud married Helen Peterson Nov. 28, 1957 in Baker, Mont. They began their life together on the farm southwest of Haley and had three children: Andy, Cheryl and Debbie. They moved from the farm in 1970 and lived in
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Seventh Day Day Adventist ■■ Seventh Adventist PastorSaturday David Moench Saturdays - 9:30 a.m. Sabbath 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School, Bible School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church Study; 11 a.m. church service
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■ Pierce Congregational Church ■ Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Peterson Pastor Maryschool; Wiggins11 a.m. 10 a.m. Sunday 11 a.m. Worship worship
Catholic Churches: ■ St. Charles - Bowman ■ St. Mary’s - Marmarth ■ St. Mel’s - Rhame Saturday Mass - 5 p.m. Marmarth; 7 p.m. Bowman Sunday Mass - 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 a.m. Bowman Weekday Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., Thur., Fri. Bowman - 10 a.m. Wed. Sunset Home
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and Lindsey Homelvig, and son Kyle and Kisten Homelvig, brothers Lynn (Cindy), Lauren (Jeannette), and sisters Jeanette (Ron) Wutzke, and Paulette (Dennis) Clemenson. Memorials are suggested to the Slope Co. Fire Department. Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.
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several communities in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana, where Bud worked as a mechanic. In 1994 they moved back to the farm to begin their retirement and moved to Bowman in 2003. Bud became a fixture at the Sunny Apartments and the nursing home while he devoted the next several years tending to Helen. He loved joking around with the staff and residents of the facility. He would often travel to the farm to help in any way he could and share the history of the area. Bud is survived by his son Andy (Marilyn) Hetland, Haley, daughters Cheryl (Cecil) Benner, Buffalo, Wyo., and Debbie (Mike) Domagala, Hawthorne, Nev.; grandchildren Josh (Sam) Hetland, Melissa Benner, and Christine Domagala, and great-grandson Maverick Hetland; and brother Larry Hetland. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen, grandsons Matthew Hetland and Brian Benner and sister Carole Olson. Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.
Glenn Skeel, 84
Glen M. Skeel, 84, of Jacksonville, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 9, 2015. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Ruth Skeel; two sons, Kenneth Skeel and Darrell Skeel (Sonda); two daughters,
Peggy Hall (Scott) and Glenda Nagy (Louie); brother, Lonnie Skeel and sister, Jean Feist; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. For those who prefer, donations may be made to Cedar Creek Baptist Church, 1372 Lane Avenue, South, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Arrangements by Giddens-Reed Funeral Home, Baldwin, 904266-2337 (www.giddensreedfh.com). “When the Last Hand Comes Aboard” No more Watch to Stand, Old Sailor For you are drifting on an Ebbing Tide. Eight Bells has run, Dog Watch is done. A new Berth waits you on the other side. Your ship is anchored in God’s harbor, And though his sailors are of equal rank. There’ll be Shipmates on the Deck to greet you, And Pipe, as you ascend the Plank. Her boilers and full head of steam, Cargo stowed, and Galley stored. Just waiting to get underway, When the last Hand comes aboard. Look sharp! That Hand is You, Old Sailor, And you’ll be sailing out on Heavenly Seas. May the wind be ever at your back. Fair weather, and God’s speed. Fair winds and following seas Shipmate. Your Watch is done, stand relieved. We have the Watch now, and will carry on.
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■ Sacred Heart Catholic Church Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass ■ Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ludlow, LCMC Sunday - Adult Bible Study at 3:45 p.m. and worship at 53 p.m., followed by potluck fellowship. Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time ■ Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen 614 N. Earling Miles City, MT 59330 (406) 234-4572 www.breakforthbiblechurch. com Bible Study meets every Wednesday night at Bowman County Public Library from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dakota Prairie Lutheran Parish: Dakota Prairie Lutheran Parish: ■ Bowman Lutheran - Worship ■ Bethany Lutheran, rural Rhame a.m.fellowship 10:30 a.m.9:30 - Coffee ■ Lebanon 11 a.m. - Lutheran Worship of
Oct. 11th,- noon - Fall8Supper Amidon Worship a.m. ■ Bowman ■ First LutheranLutheran of Rhame 9:30 a.m.10:15 - Worship Worship a.m. 10:30 a.m. Sunday ■ Bethany Lutheran ofSchool Rhame 2nd Wed., 9 p.m. - Women's Bible study Worship 9 a.m. Wed., Noon - Sack lunch Bible study Pastor Charles over Swanson Wed., 6 and 7 p.m. - 7th and 8th grade ■ Scranton Lutheran classes ■ First Lutheran, Rhame Pastor Mary Peterson 9:30 a.m. - Worship 701-275-6977 2 p.m.,June Thurs.22 - release time Sunday, - 8 a.m., St. ■ Lebanon Lutheran, Amidon John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace 1st & 3rd Sundays - 5 p.m. potluck and Worship;6 10:30 a.m., Special p.m. worship Congregational Peace All other SundaysMeeting, - 11 a.m. worship
Friday, June 27 - 8 p.m., AA, PeaceLutheran Church Parish ■ Scranton Sunday,Nov. June - 8 a.m., St.at Sunday, 8 -29 8 a.m. Worship Haley;Worship; 9:30 a.m. 9:30 Worship at Peace John’s a.m., Peace Thursday, Nov. 12 - 10 a.m., quilting Worship Friday, Nov. 13 - 8 p.m., AA, Peace Church Sunday, Nov. 15 - 8 a.m. Worship at Haley; 9:30 a.m. Worship at Peace
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The City of Bowman is looking for Part-Time Secretary to work 6 – 8 hours a week. Flexible Schedule. For more information on the job please contact Stacy or Peggy at City Hall at 701-523-3309. Please drop off resumes at City Hall or mail to : City of Bowman, Box 12, Bowman ND 58623
STORE MANAGER. JOHN DEERE DEALERSHIP. Store Manager sought by multi-store John Deere Dealership operation. Position currently open is at Edmunds County Implement, Roscoe, SD – a part of C & B Operations, headquartered out of Gettysburg, SD. Applicants should possess the ability to manage sales, parts, and service personnel in a growth-oriented dealership. We offer progressive marketing plans, competitive pay, and a full benefit package. Please send resume to Mark at buchholzm@deerequipment. com or call Mark at 605-7692030. LUMBER DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR position at New Town, ND. Excellent benefit package. Housing available for more information call Daryl Stevens at 701-898-0070.
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ABLE, Inc. currently has part-time position openings in Bowman. This staff person will be responsible to provide in-home support and assistance to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Required are a valid driver’s license and the ability to work a variety of shifts. Starting wage is $15.50 per hour. This experience will invite you to empower the lives of others, as well as yourself. Join our team today! Please contact Lisa Moor/Candy Jung at 701-523-5247, or Carolynne Jones/Donna Bolte at 701-523-5844, if interested, or leave a message.
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legals PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER NOVEMBER 6, 2015 Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on September 15, 2015 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Mike Sondeland, Darrell West, Chuck Whitney, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, Todd Hofland, Stacy McGee, Al Hecker, Megan Oase, Albert Hecker, Tom Burns, David Wyman, Kevin Bucholz, Brian Caron, Ida Schade, Ella Schaaf, and Astrid Kriege. President James called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Motion by Whitney, second by West to approve the agenda. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: #8681-8711; Direct Deposit: $27,022.83; Bills: Postmaster $382.20, Art Johnson $64.69, Bowman Auto Parts $860.41, Bowman County Auditor $746.70, Bowman County Weed Board $329.85, Carmel Cleaners $87.12, Consolidated Telecom $1,099.54, Country Media $873.60, Curt’s Sheet Metal $50.80, Dakota Pump and Control $330.52, Dales Tire and Retreading, Inc. $1,157.44, Fallon County Treasurer $5,951.50, Heick’s Services $175.00, Intra-Trak, Inc. $11,523.33, Jim’s Repair $190.00, John Deere Financial $148.82, MGM Welding $75.00, ND Planning Association $65.00, Newman Traffic Signs $759.41, One Call Concepts $30.80, Randy’s Welding $779.55, Ray’s Repair Service $1,710.94, S & T Plumbing $110.64, Sadowsky and Wild $320.00, Slope Electric $1,209.00, Starion Bond Services $5,296.00, SW Auto Supply $22.87, Trucks of Bismarck $952.64, Verizon Wireless $577.99, VISA $104.51, Megan Oase $4,500.00. AL HECKER: Hecker was not on the agenda but came to talk about 11th Avenue being bumpy. Whitney explained that this is a project in progress and will be completed next spring/summer. There will be a black top plant next summer which will help lower the cost of the repairs and explained that we want to do this right, not just throw it together and rip it up again. Hofland said they keep adding ground up asphalt where the street was dug up and will continue to keep trying to baby it until the project is complete. HOFLAND: Dept. Head Report: Hofland said the street crew is working on trimming trees. The garbage truck (Volvo) is up and running again but has another coolant leak. MASON: Megan Oase: Oase’s lawn was dug up by a City contractor in June because of a needed sewer repair. Oase stated their lawn was starting to die off while they were waiting for their sprinkler system to be repaired and have their yard reclaimed; so they called Mendoza Plumbing to repair the sprinkler system and reclaim the yard. Oase’s had placed sod down instead of letting the city crew put seed down which is standard reclamation. Mendoza Plumbing charged them $1,400 for sprinkler repair, tops soil was $500 and leveling was $100, sod was $1,100, and $1,400 for labor. Total invoice was $4,500.00. Mason said there were a couple of heads missing on the sprinkler system and there was a difference of opinion on how to reclaim the yard. Motion by Sondeland, second by West to reimburse Denver and Megan Oase to cover the bill in the whole amount of $4,500.00. The com-
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appro ed. R Chec Depo ries: son ness $300. Black $1,95 egals $314. and J Rental Renaissance Zone man project. RCV= all aye, MC. Brosz Community Foundation Dona- Carm tion Request: The commission way B received a request for a donation Ryan from the Community Foundation. $865. The City has not donated to such $63.0 things in the past. We could talk Dako about it at budget time in 2017. Darre WHITNEY: Conn Renaissance Zone Update: Renaissance Zone Chair Whitney Treas informed the commission that Union the Renaissance Zone Authority $1,54 found that there were too many $432. blocks previously than were al- Ken’s lowed. The RZA reviewed the $40.0 proposed blocks to be added Lyn J and decided to delete two. The nis $ blocks deleted were 38 and 63. NDLC Motion by Limesand, second Hardw by West to accept the amended $480. Renaissance Zone map deleting $225. Blocks 38 and 63 from the Re- Rand naissance Zone. RCV= Whitney Repa abstained, the rest aye, MC. $225. 2016 PUBLIC HEARING FOR Auto 1.22% TAX LEVY INCREASE: Healt Four residents came to the pub- ment lic hearing. President James ratory stated that the tax levy would in- $25.0 crease by 1.22% which amounts ance to $4,348.80. James stated that $3,43 in the City April Tax Equalization Meeting, the equalization officer which is Dean Pearson recommended the Commission leave the residential evaluation the same and there would be an 8% increase on commercial property. So this 1.22% increase will not affect residential property; the increase will only affect commercial property. James reviewed surge fund projects that will be taking place and explained where the money came from: $460,000 for the 3rd Avenue Water Main, the sewer rehab project that is almost $1 million, 5.5 blocks of water main on Divide that is $800,000, a small amount for a garbage truck, and 11th Ave rehab project which is $2.4 million. James asked the audience if there were any comments or questions regarding the 2016 budget. The commission kept the mill numbers the same, but the value of the mill went up, that is why the tax went up. James explained that Park and Rec, schools, etc. have their own public meeting for their taxes as they are separate taxing entities. The City levies 4 mills for the Bowman Regional Library so they can get full State funding and 2 mills for the Bowman Cemetery Association. Motion by Whitney, second by west to approve the 2016 preliminary budget as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. MINUTES: Allen asked to amend the Budget Prep Meeting Minutes prior to approval, changing the sewer rate increase to 10 cents, not 50 cents and the vector fee to be split up as 50 cents street lights and 50 cents vector. Motion by West, second by Whitney to approve the bills as presented, 8/24/15 Special Meeting Minutes, 8/24, 25, and 26/2015 Budget Prep Meeting Minutes as amended, 9/1/15 meeting minutes, the July 2015 Financials and the August 2015 Judges report. RCV= all aye, MC. Motion by Limesand, second by Sondeland to adjourn the meeting at 5:34 pm. RCV= all aye MC.
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mission felt there was miscommunication on both sides. RCV= all aye, MC. Tom Burns: Burns questioned the commission on tree removal at his rental property at 406 West Divide. Burns is wondering why only one dead/diseased tree was removed and not the second tree. Whitney said we can only do so many trees at a time and the other tree needs to die first. POLICE DEPARTMENT: Dept. Head Report: Officer Wyman has nothing to report. BROSZ: 5th Street NW Improvement Project (AKA Northside Addition Drainage): We received two quotes for this project: Steve Beylund Construction: $91,449.13 Construction Schedule 11/1/2015 to 5/15/2016 Wilson Construction: $225,350.00 Construction Schedule 9/28/2015 to 11/1/2015 Brosz recommends awarding the contract to Steve Beylund Construction and notifying the landowners of the project schedule. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to approve the quote of Steve Beylund Construction in the amount of $91,449.13 for the 5th Street NW drainage project. RCV= all aye, MC. Whitney stated he would talk to the residents about the construction schedule. All Projects: James feels that there needs to be some form of communication to the property owners regarding all projects. Maybe it’s a notice in the paper or a letter going out to the owners. If possible it would be nice to give two weeks’ notice prior to the start of the project, maybe using KPOK, Bowman County Pioneer and Facebook. McGee and Allen will come up with an idea of how to notify landowners. Video and Cleaning of Sewer Lines: There will be a third and final billing for the videoing of the sewer lines. Brosz presented pay application #2 in the amount of $11,523.33 to Infra-Trac, Inc. Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to pay the pay application to Infra-Track, Inc. in the amount of $11,523.33. RCV= all aye, MC. JK Excavation is coming Oct. 1 or 2nd to start on the sewer main breaks that we cannot slip line through which will take about a month. There will be some interruptions in the sewer system while doing the repairs. Slip lining company will be here around November 1st , but no later than the 5th and will work until completed. They can start sooner if they have their bonds and insurance are in place. MCGEE: Uncollected Utility Account Policy: Attorney Wild advised the City to write a policy for uncollectable accounts. All utility accounts will be referred to the City Attorney who will do a cost benefit analysis on how to proceed with each uncollected account and the Utility Auditor will bring the information to the City Commission for approval. Stacy will write a resolution on this policy and bring it back to the commission for approval. Uncollected Utility Bill: McGee asked permission from the commission to write-off an uncollectible utility bill. Motion by Whitney, second by Sondeland to authorize Utility Auditor to write off the account at 408 4th Ave SW in the amount of $1,315.26. RCV= all aye, MC. Rhame, Marmarth and Scranton Garbage Contracts: It is time to renew our surrounding city garbage contracts which are for five years. Previously the Department Head and Garbage Commissioner went to review the contract with the respective City Councils, so Whitney and Hofland will go to the City Council meetings. ALLEN: D and J Rental Renaissance Zone Project: Allen advised the Commission that the project has been completed and the property owner has given the auditor the appropriate paperwork for their five year tax abatement. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to give the final approval of the D
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Lyn James, President ATTEST: Peggy Allen, Financial Auditor PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER NOVEMBER 6, 2015 Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on October 6, 2015 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Mike Sondeland, Darrell West, Chuck Whitney, Chuck Headley, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, Todd Hofland, Kevin Bucholz, Darwin Wilke, Jon Brosz, Bryce Martin, Nate Lee, Drew Henderson, Brenda and Bob Morland, Jon and Jen Jahner, Tom Lockert, Larry Fischer, Doug and Darcy McGee, and Chanell Walby. President James called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Motion by West, second by Limesand to
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FORFEITED TO BOWMAN COUNTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES NDCC 57-28 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the following real estate has been forfeited to the County of Bowman, State of ND, for delinquent taxes; that said County has taken tax deed to such property and will offer it for sale at public auction at the Office of Auditor in said County on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, beginning at 1:15 p.m. According to NDCC 57-28-19, some Cities have the first option to purchase property; therefore, some parcels may not be listed at sale time. Each parcel of real estate will be offered separately and sold to the highest bidder thereof, but not for a sum less than the minimum sale price. The purchaser will be required to pay cash for all parcels of real estate sold plus $13.00 for the filing fee with the County Recorder.
REAL PROPERTY, FIXTURES, AND STRUCTURES ARE WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RESPRESENTATION. CITY OF BOWMAN NORTHWEST ESTATES ADDITION Block 1: N15’ of Lot 12; All of Lot 13 CITY OF BOWMAN TWIN BUTTES ADDITION Block 57: Lot 11
MINIMUM SALE PRICE $15,000.00
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Dated this 3rd day of November, 2015 Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor
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approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: #8713 – 8761; Direct Deposit: $25,052.55; Salaries: $213.72; Bills: Art Johnson $86.25, Advanced Business Methods $36.66, Ali Miller $300.00, Aurora Keppler $800.00, Black Mountain Software $1,955.00, Bowman Auto Parts $314.18, BCDC $6,856.05, Bowman Sales and Service $504.71, Brosz Engineering $10,037.50, Carmel’s Cleaners $87.12, Cashway Building center $9.59, Cheryl Ryan $335.00, Country Media $865.70, Curt’s Sheet and Metal $63.00, Dakota Dust-Tex $81.30, Dakota Supply Group $1,634.13, Darrell West $446.55, EIDO Connect $84.00, Fallon County Treasurer $5,313.00, Farmers Union $948.31, Hawkins, Inc. $1,549.31, Holiday Inn Fargo $432.10, Jim Sullivan $77.50, Ken’s Super Valu $28.03, KPOK $40.00, Lasting Visions $57.90, Lyn James $442.05, Mary Dennis $100.00, MDU $8,355.65, NDLC $337.50, Newby’s Ace Hardware $44.81, Peggy Allen $480.00, Pioneer Trails Museum $225.00, Post Master $380.10, Randy’s Welding $191.92, Ray’s Repair $77.73, Sadowsky & Wild $225.00, SBM $667.81, SW Auto Supply $86.96, SW District Health $120.00, Swanston Equipment Corp. $544.94, Team Laboratory $617.50, Valli Info System $25.00, Western Frontier Insurance Agency $5.00, WEX Bank $3,437.26, Woodley Construction
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$2,117.50, One Call Concepts $37.40, Bowman County Rural Ambulance District $671.00, Fidelity Security Life $221.44, and Hibachi House $5,150.00. HOFLAND: Dept. Head Report: H o f l a n d reported that during fall wood clean up week there were 36 truckloads of wood hauled to the landfill. Last year they hauled 21 loads, but this year they had cut down a lot of branches causing the increase. This week they are sweeping streets and mowing. MASON: Dept. Head Report: JK Excavation is working on sewer main breaks prior to having them lined. The manhole rehab was supposed to start this week but he hasn’t seen the contractor yet. They repaired a water leak on Divide Street which was 10 – 12’ west of 11 2nd Ave. NW where it was leaking in June. Generator: Mason reported that the generator for the lift stations needs to be changed, it’s a 1979 model. The lift stations and water wells need to have some work completed on them so they do not feedback. Mason had $4,000 budgeted and was given an estimate of $12,000 to $15,000. CHIEF HEADLEY: Dept. Head Report: Headley is back from the Spillman Technology Users Convention where he was a presenter. Nova is the software’s new name that was changed from Cidadex. Headley listed all the reports that he can
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access that can be beneficial to the police department. BROSZ: Dept. Head Report: Brosz presented the contract for the slip lining project. The slip lining project will start around Nov. 1, Nov. 5th at the latest. Brosz said the manholes all will get grout and poly urethane lined. Motion by Whitney, second by Sondeland to sign the slip lining contract agreement and subsequent change order. RCV= all aye, MC. ALLEN: Hibachi House Liquor License: The Hibachi House was unable to obtain a state liquor license due to the lack of the number of exits in their business and is requesting a full refund of their liquor license. Motion by Sondeland, second by West to refund the liquor license in the amount of $5,150 to the Hibachi House. RCV= all aye, MC. Raffle permit: Allen presented a raffle permit for the Bowman Lutheran Church. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to approve the raffle permit for the Bowman Lutheran Church. RCV= all aye, MC. Part Time Position Resignation: Allen stated that Aurora Keppler put in her two weeks’ notice and asked permission for Allen and McGee to find a replacement. The commission gave permission to seek a replacement. JAMES: Extra Mile Day: James was contacted again about proclaiming
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November 1, 2015 as extra mile day. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to approve the extra mile maker proclamation and to be included on the list of cities proclaiming November 1, 2015 as extra mile day. RCV= all aye, MC. Movie Filming in Town: There is a movie being filmed in town which is called Valley of Bones. WHITNEY: Halleck Mine Reclamation: The sink hole may need to be filled again. They used twice as much grout as they thought they would use. There was no cost to the local municipality; this was all done with state dollars to stabilize both roads. BOWMAN COUNTY RURAL AMBULANCE DISTRICT: MedLite Patient Slide: Pam Hestekin asked for a donation on behalf of the ambulance district for a MedLite patient slide. They received donations from Slope Electric, Bowman County, Bowman County Emergency Management, and LEPC for a patient slide that goes into a gator or on an ATV trailer. This would be used for hard to get to areas. They will eventually look for an ATV or UTV to haul it. The total actual cost is $5,171, with the donations they have received, they are $671 short. Motion by Limesand second by Sondeland to use city sales tax in the amount of $671 to help purchase a Medlight MTD patient slide. RCV= west abstained, all the rest aye, MC.
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ADOPT FINAL BUDGET: Motion by Sondeland, second by Whitney to approve and adopt the 2016 final budget. RCV= all aye, MC. NORTHSIDE ADDITION DRAINAGE PROJECT Brosz met with Park and Rec this morning to explain the project that the City would be doing. There is still pipe approval to be done and a one call prior to Beylund Construction starting the project. The project will all be reclaimed during the next phase which is spring. Different aspects regarding the trees, control wires, and fence were discussed. Brosz wanted to clarify that the “retaining pond” is not a pond, the water will be reduced down and metered out to a 12” pipe and grass. 1st St NW RESIDENCE CLEANUP CONCERN: James asked the residents to speak of their concerns. There was a lot of discussion on the issues that needed attention and the appropriate action that needed to be taken on the property. James asked Henderson and Headley what the City can do to remedy these problems before winter. Headley will contact the home owner and Henderson will hold a special court for this case which could be on October 13, 2015. OUT-OF-CITY LIMITS WATER CONNECTION: Colt Burley: Burley built a house at 303 So. Hillside Dr. which is out of the city limits and would
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Lady Night Hawks end season with win against Bulldogs By Sheldon Christenson For the Pioneer
Hettinger-Scranton Night Hawk Isaiah Kludt gets tackled at the 20-yard line during the team’s quarter-finals game against MottRegent last weekend. Kludt has 181 rushing yards in the win against the Wildfire.
Night Hawks continue to dominate By Sheldon Christenson For the Pioneer
The Hettinger/Scranton Night Hawk football team had to play Mott-Regent again in the quarterfinals of the 9-Man football playoffs. They had defeated Wildfire 46-30 back on Oct. 2, but Mott-Regent had a few players out with injuries, including their best player, junior Brady Wegh. He was available for this game and made his presence known as he ran for three touchdowns and caught a pass for another score. Wegh finished with 148 yards rushing and threw for 60 yards more, and had three passes intercepted. But the Wildfire were unable to stop the Night Hawks running game and Hettinger/ Scrnaton came out on top 62-36. Night Hawk senior Tanner Sanford had his best all around game of his football career. He not only rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns, but he had three interceptions, two of which he returned for scores. The first one was not your typical interception return. Mott-Regent quarterback Wegh pitched out to his run-
ning back, but the pitch was a little too high and the running back reached up and tip the ball, and Sanford, who was covering, was there to catch it and returned it 27 yards for the touchdown. Sanford also had some key tackles on defense. The two other Night Hawk running backs also had good games as Hettinger/Scranton never had to punt during the game and scored on every possession but two. Senior Brandon Pierce rushed for 175 yards and scored three touchdowns. One of his scores was on a kick-off return. The Wildfire weren’t kicking deep very often due to the cross wind, and not trying to avoid Sanford or sophomore Isaiah Kludt from returning it. Pierce was playing in the second row and picked up the bouncing football and bolted up the middle, virtually untouched, for a 60-yard touchdown run. Kludt added 181 yards rushing and scored twice. Kludt’s first touchdown was only for 26 yards, but it was electrifying as he weaved in and out and broke four or five tackles along the way. Hettinger/Scranton head coach
Randy Burwick was very happy with the play of his offensive line for constantly being in motion and executing their blocks. Those who do the dirty work in the trenches on offense are Jordan Dilse, Seth Olson, Ethan Dupper, Andrew Sulzman, Colbey Steeke and Sam Kludt. The Night Hawks rushed for a total of 438 yards and did not pass. Mott-Regent had two players go out due to injuries, and neither returned to the game. Dangerous runner Josh Wallace went out late in the first quarter and Aaron Roth went out in the second quarter. The game was well attended and the fans were loud. The Night Hawk Booster Club put on a great tail-gate gathering event prior to the game. The Night Hawks will now take on the undefeated North Prairie Cougars, whose two playoff opponents were from Region 5. They defeated New Salem-Glen Ullin-Almont 38-8 and then Richardton-Taylor 14-6. It should be another great game, with the winner advancing to the Fargo Dome to take on the winner of the Shiloh/Richland game.
After losing their previous two matches to Richardton-Taylor and Faith, both by a 3-2 count in sets, the Night Hawks finished their regular season with 3-0 victory over rival Bowman. It was also the Bulldogs last match of the regular season. The Bulldogs started the evening with their “C” team downing the Night Hawks “C” team 2-1. All three sets were close. The first set went back and forth with Bulldog Shelby Schmalz serving the final two points in Bowman’s 28-26 win. The Night Hawks came back to win the second set, 25-21, and the third set went down to the wire with Bowman pulling out a 17-15 decision. The Night Hawk junior varsity team had another good outing as they took their match 2-0 by scores of 25-17 and 25-15. With varsity losing six seniors this season some of the JV players will need to step up and fill their shoes. From what I have seen this year, they have the talent to do it. The final match of the night was the varsity and the tone of the first set looked like the Night Hawks could have a rough night. In region play the Bulldogs came into match with a 0-10 record while the Night Hawks were 5-5 and needed a win to secure their fifth place standings in the region. Bowman scored the first point of the set and at one time held an 11-6 advantage. They were playing a very inspired game and emotions were running high. But the Night Hawks methodically got back into the game with some excellent timely digs and play at the net as they pulled out a 25-23 win. In the second set midway through the Night Hawks held a 17-7 lead. But the Bulldogs weren’t going down easy as they got to within three points a couple of times but eventually lost 25-18. The final set had the Night Hawks winning again by 25-18. For the Night Hawks, Lizzy Thompson led in kills with 11 followed by Brianna Robinson (10), Madison Warbis (6) and Katelyn Turner (6). Thompson also had three blocks. Taylor Burwick led in assists with 30 while Burwick, Kayla Chadwick and Tara Dillon all had three digs. For Bowman, Ellie Stafford had nine kills and Taylor Powell had six. Powell also had six blocks, Josie Smyle had 22 assists and Skylar Ruggles led in digs with 12.
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GAME AND FISH NEWS ■■ Fall Mule Deer Survey Completed
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s fall mule deer survey indicated the population continues to recover in the badlands. Biologists counted 2,157 (1,958 in 2014) mule deer in the aerial survey in October. The buck-todoe ratio of 0.42 (0.50 in 2014) is similar to the long-term average of 0.43 bucks per doe, while the fawnto-doe ratio of 0.84 (0.95 in 2014) is slightly below the long-term average of 0.90 fawns per doe. “The buck-to-doe ratio remains stable, and we had another year of good fawn production,” Stillings said. “Overall, the numbers are encouraging.” While mule deer numbers look promising for the short-term, Stillings said challenges remain for continued population growth, including changes in habitat quality due to fragmentation and disturbance, predators and weather. The fall aerial survey, conducted specifically to study demographics, covers 24 study areas and 306.3 square miles in western North Dakota. Biologists survey the same study areas in the spring of each year to determine population abundance.
■■ Permit Required to Possess Dead Deer
North Dakota Game and Fish Department enforcement personnel are issuing a reminder that a permit is required before taking possession, or any part, of a dead deer found near a road or in a field, such as a road kill, including the skull with antlers. Only shed antlers can be possessed without a permit. Permits to possess are free and available from game wardens and local law enforcement offices. In addition, hunters are reminded to properly dispose of dead deer. Harvested deer cannot be left on the side of a roadway or in a ditch, and deer parts cannot be discarded in commercial dumpsters.
■■ Plan Ahead to Protect Hay and Winter Feed Supplies
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is encourag-
ing farmers and ranchers to plan ahead to protect hay, grain and winter feed supplies from wildlife, according to Kevin Kading, private lands section supervisor. Even with today’s low deer populations, severe winter conditions can result in wildlife depredation to livestock feed supplies or stored grain, Kading said. Producers are encouraged to store hay in a manner and location that prevents or reduces damage by wildlife. For example, stacking bales rather than leaving them scattered across a field can help reduce damage and make the bales easier to protect. Stacking bales inside a fence, if possible, can prevent wildlife from gaining access to them. Ranchers have also used a protective barrier of round straw bales surrounding the bales to prevent wildlife damage, Kading said, and a number of other options are available to producers to minimize or reduce wildlife depredation, including allowing hunters access to land to ensure a proper harvest of animals. In recent years, grain producers are starting to store more grain in bags. These bags are generally used for temporary storage and are not designed to prevent wildlife damage. While they are vulnerable no matter where they are located, Game and Fish recommends placing them away from good winter wildlife habitat, and in an area where they are accessible if weather conditions deteriorate. Placing electric or other fencing around the bags prior to winter conditions can also help. One solution that producers have come up with is to simply bury the bags with snow, or to open up areas in the field with a loader to attract deer and other wildlife away from the grain bags. Unfortunately, Kading said, grain bags or other feed supplies left in an open field are difficult for Game and Fish to address. “There are very few options available,” Kading added, “this is why we stress the importance of being as proactive as possible.” Planning early is the best way to reduce problems, Kading said. “If producers wait too long, snow and deteriorating weather conditions
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could make it difficult to store hay and feed supplies properly,” he said. The Department will assist producers with wildlife depredation problems, but cannot compensate producers for losses. The Department has temporary and permanent fencing options available for livestock producers experiencing chronic depredation problems. For help or more information on how to protect hay, grain and winter feed supplies, contact the Game and Fish Department at 701-3286300.
■■ Feral Pig Sightings Must be Reported
Landowners or hunters who happen to encounter feral pigs in North Dakota must notify the State Board of Animal Health immediately. Shooting of feral pigs is illegal in North Dakota unless a person is protecting property or livestock. Casey Anderson, assistant chief of wildlife for the State Game and Fish Department, said state law requires reporting of feral pigs to help the BOAH eliminate these nuisance animals. “We have had numerous situations since 2008 where feral swine have been detected in North Dakota and we take these reports very seriously,” Anderson said. “With the upcoming deer hunting season approaching, we want to let people know they need to report immediately if they see feral pigs or observe signs such as rooting.” Anyone who observes or suspects the presence of feral pigs should call the BOAH at 701-3282655, Game and Fish Department at 701-328-6300, or USDA Wildlife Services at 701-250-4405. Feral pigs can threaten domestic livestock, crops, public safety, natural habitat and wildlife. Anderson said they often become nocturnal if pressured which makes removal efforts more difficult. “They are very hardy and resilient,” he added, “that’s why immediate action is essential.” A landowner may eliminate wild pigs on his or her land if they pose an immediate threat, but must contact the BOAH in 24 hours.
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SKOL!: The Vikings Vine It wasn’t pretty, but the Minnesota Vikings were able to squeak out a win in Chicago by a score of 23-20, bringing the By Jordan Viking’s record to 5-2. QuarterWright back Teddy Bridgewater had a below average game, going 17 of 30 for 187 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Running back Adrian Peterson was finally able to find some daylight, running for 103 yards on 20 carries. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs continues to show he isn’t a flash in the pan, catching six passes for 95 yards—which included a tremendous 40-yard touchdown to tie the game with one minute and 49 seconds left in the fourth quarter. I think it would be fun to try and guess what the Vikings players dressed up as on Halloween, based on the way they played on Sunday. Bridgewater was clearly dressed as Jekyl and Hyde. Last week against the Lions he was Dr. Jekyl, carving up the Lions defense on his way to one of the best games of his young career. This past Sunday, he was the monster known as Hyde. Bridgewater had a horrible game against the Bears, but luckily the Vikings as a team were able to overcome his poor play and pull out the victory. Peterson was the Hulk, which is what he dresses up as every Halloween, but when all you need is green body paint, why change? He was able to smash through the Bears’ defense, while also dishing out punishment to anyone crazy enough to get in his way. It took me a while to figure out Diggs’ costume, but I think he was Batman. Diggs, just like Batman, was able to use his craftiness and quickness to come through for the Vikings when they needed it the most. If Jim Gordon was the Vikings’ announcer, I’m sure he would’ve said something along the lines of “he’s the receiver Minnesota deserves, but not the one it needs right now. He’s a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A dark Knight.” Receiver Mike Wallace was probably the easiest one for me to figure out: Harry Houdini because he is always pulling a disappearing act. And finally, Eric Kendricks was Mighty Mouse (and not just because when he stands next to Anthony Barr he looks really short!). Might Mouse is always the one who is overlooked, yet always comes through and makes big things happen. Kendricks is like that, because on a defense filled with household names like Griffen, Barr, Rhodes and Smith, he is often overlooked but still ends up making the big plays. Clearly Peterson and the entire offensive line reads my column, because a week after I listed them as the players who could use the most improvement, Peterson averaged over five yards per carry and was able to get to the second level often before being contacted. Because of that, I am listing Peterson and the whole offensive line as my players of the week. Since Bridgewater was unable to get it going, the offense fell onto their shoulders, and they were able to come through. The player who needs the most improvement is Wallace. Through seven games, Wallace is averaging less than 42 yards per game. In the game against the Bears, Wallace completely lost the ball when it was in the air, dropped an easy pass, and also seemed to run the wrong routes on a couple of plays. There doesn’t seem to be much chemistry between Bridgewater and Wallace, and I think it’s only a matter of time before receiver Charles Johnson takes Wallace’s starting spot. Looking forward, Minnesota plays the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, Nov. 8. Offensively, the Rams are not a threat through the air. Quaterback Nick Foles is struggling this year, averaging only 187 yards per game while throwing seven touchdowns and five interceptions. The Rams only offensive threat is the leader for Offensive Rookie of the Year, running back Todd Gurley. Gurley has averaged 141.5 yards over the last four games, and is looking better and better every week. Even though the Ram’s offense isn’t a juggernaut, the strength of the team is on defense and more specifically the defensive line. Led by players like Aaron Donald and Robert Quinn, the Ram’s defensive line will be a force to be reckoned with. I expect Bridgewater to be under constant pressure, and this game seems like the type that will need to be won by the defense. Do you agree with my Halloween picks? Do you have any other suggestions? Reach out to me on Twitter (@ SkolJWright) or on facebook (facebook.com/skoljwright).
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Scranton’s Brown named farmer/rancher of the year Donald Brown was named this year’s Farmer/ Rancher of the Year by the Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce. This year’s recipient was born Jan. 19, 1935. He was raised on the family farm southwest of Scranton. He graduated from Scranton High School in 1953. He was married to his high school sweetheart in February 1955. They purchased his wife's grandparent's homestead in 1957 and have lived and worked there ever since. He is an active member of Peace Lutheran church and has served on the church board. He was a 4-H leader and also served
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