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NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Bowman County School honors Veterans Day

BY FRANK TURNER

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houghtful gestures for veterans may come in many forms. For some, these gestures may include giving a free Veterans Day meal or hosting an event honoring fallen soldiers. However for many, supporting and providing benefits for veterans throughout the year is just as important as the small gestures when recognizing veterans’ sacrifices. For the past six months, Veterans Services Officer Keith King has worked at the courthouse to provide both logistical and financial services to veterans. As a Veterans Service Officer, King helps veterans apply for healthcare benefits and navigate the other complex Veterans Administration ( VA) systems. King is a member of the local American Legion and a Navy veteran who decided to start working at the Veterans Service Office after hearing the local county commissioners were expand-

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tudents from the Bowman County High School honored America’s veterans this week at the Veterans Day Program in the school

gym. There, over 25 local veterans who spanned all generations and branches of the military received recognition for their years of service and sacrifice. According to High School Principal Tyler Senn, Bowman County School has organized a

Veterans Day Assembly every year for roughly 15 years. “Our communities have a strong tie to military and our veterans,” said Senn. “It’s important that kids understand why they are getting Monday off. It’s not just a day off

of school, it’s to honor the veterans, and we do our small part to teach that and honor the people that we need to honor.” The event opened with the school choir singing the Start Spangled Banner. After the anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, and

musical selection, Senn began the program by thanking all veterans for their service. “Today it is our privilege to say thank you to all our American veterans, especially those here

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Drama Club helps raise funds for Dollars for Scholars BY FRANK TURNER

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local Bowman County School drama students channeled their creative energy last weekend and performed the one-act comedy play, “Epic Fail” for the public. While the performance was free, proceeds from the concessions went to support Bowman’s Dollars for Scholars local chapter, a local organization that provides accessible scholarships for students. At the play, underclassmen students sold water and popcorn to raise money for upperclassmen students. According to Dollars for Scholars Co-president Connie Gaebe, the money made from play concessions will benefit the current graduating class. “The organization is for grades 9 through 12,” said Gaebe. “We need the underclassmen to help with these events, but the money is always given out to the

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senior, graduating class.” Although the scholarship money goes

to the graduating class, Gaebe said the underclassmen still benefit

from their volunteer work. “We keep record

of the underclassmen’s volunteer hours,” she said. “When the underclassmen become seniors, their volunteer hours are accumulated and counted toward their scholarship applications.” Overall, Gaebe said that Dollars for Scholars was grateful to work with the drama club. “Working with the drama club is a great way to promote the arts while raising money for a good cause,” she said. The play, “Epic Fail,” is a one-act comedy about a group of teenagers who find little successes in failures. Drama Advisor Lyndsey Erickson said that the drama students chose the play themselves. “We had gotten together and read through a few other scripts, but “Epic Fail” was the one that the students overwhelmingly voted for,” said Erickson. After performing in Bowman, the drama club traveled up to Dickinson State University to

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man Auto Parts;$750.08; 31382;Bowman County Treasurer;$23.30; 31383;Benco Equipment;$3,154.00; 31384;Theresa Berg;$40.00; 31385;Michael Beylund;$40.00; 31386;James Bernards;$53.49; 31387;Bronson’s Marketplace;$9.45; 31388;Larry Brown;$205.00; 31389;Cerberus Security;$1,752.00; 31390;City of Bowman;$2,157.92; 31391;CountryMedia;$749.14;31392;CameronCoates;$125.00; 31393;Consolidated;$13,376.08; 3 1 3 9 4 ; D e n b u r y R e sources;$285.00;31395;Eido Connect;$112.00;31396;Fisher Industries;$250.00;31397;Jordan Fisher;$40.00;31398;Jerome Fischer;$40.00; 31399;Jodi Freier;$56.00; 31400;Bob Freymiller;$448.56; 31401;Galls;$102.00; 31402;Terrel Hansey;$125.00; 31403;Leah Honeyman;$40.00; 31404;ITD;$546.95; 31405;JohnJohnson;$425.00; 31406;KPOK;$120.00; 31407;Marcus Lewton;$125.00; 31408;L-TRON;$720.81; 31409;MatthewBender& Co.;$317.05; 31410;MGM Welding;$1,251.62; 31411;Jerud Mikkelson;$125.00;31412;ND Association of Counties;$1,111.02; 31413;ND State Radio Communications;$9,993.36; 31414;NDStateTreasurer;$5,555.11;31415;NelsonInternational;$60.73;31416;Loren Nodolf;$40.00;31417;NW Ti r e ; $ 7 2 9 . 9 5 ; 3 1 4 1 8 ; K e v i n Paulson;$40.00;31419;Paystubz;$249.14;31420;Dean Pearson;$56.00;31421;PropointCooperative;$7,511.11; 31422;QualityInn;$338.40; 31423;RamkotaHotel;$172.80; 31424;Relix,Inc.;$57.93; 31425;BrentSanford;$125.00; 31426;SBM;$3,798.58; 31427;MindySchumacher;$40.00; 31428;Scranton Equity;$300.19; 31429;SlopeElectric;$235.00; 31430;S&TCustomPlumbing;$221.42;31431;Streichers;$183.40;31432;Shad Swanke;$500.00; 31433;SWMCCC;$4,125.00;31434;Sandra K. Tivis;$48.44; 31435;Tanner Tuchscherer;$40.00;31436;Uniform Center;$299.94;31437;Henry Waller;$40.00; 31438;Roger Walter;$50.00;31439;Woodley ConstructionSupply;$161.96; 31440;West River Veterinary Service;$492.23 Jeffers made a motion to approve the October 1, 2019 minutes, with the correction. Abrahamson seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Bowman County Weed Board Members Zac Brown and Tom Lambourn, Bowman County Weed Officer Randy Gaebe and weed sprayer Roger Walters met to discuss the advertising of the weed officer position, due to the resignation of Randy Gaebe. Abrahamson made the motion to appoint Josh Buchmann as the Bowman County State Fair 2019 Delegate. Jeffers seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Apex Clean Air Representatives Will Nissen and Drew Christianson met to introduce themselves and stated that they will be the new contact for the Apex Bowman Wind project. Mr. Christianson stated that they are establishing a community grant program to assist local organizations. They plan to provide community updates through a newsletter, which will be available on their website. Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs and RDO Sales Representative Steve Meier met to discuss equipment needs. Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs, Gary B r e n n a n and Lucas Doerr, of Brosz Engineering, met to provide updates and submit payment applications for the 2019 Chip Seal project and the 152nd Ave SW Road Improvement project. With no further business to discuss, Jeffers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:17 pm, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Shear, second by Schaaf to approve the agenda. RCV= all aye, MC. Salary Checks: none; Salary: none; Checks #11551 – 11586; Direct Deposit: $26,768.83; Bills: Art Johnson $72.50, Advanced Business Methods $159.08, Alan Kolden $400.00, Bowman Auto Parts $173.50, Bowman Cemetery Association $743.21, Bowman Sales and Service $237.51, Brosz Engineering $8,800.00, Catherine Hedge $350.00, Coyle Electric $80.00, Dakota Dust-Tex $90.40, Hawkins, Inc. $875.90, Kohler Communication, Inc. $35.50, KPOK $40.00, LexisNexis Matthew Bender $288.61, Loretta Olind $400.00, MDU $7,428.18, Mendoza Plumbing $11,670.00, Newby’s Ace Hardware $68.72, Northside Truck and Auto $228.61, Northwest Tire, Inc. $1,419.22, Peggy Allen $208.80, Postmaster $374.85, Ray’s Repair Service $192.37, Swanston Equipment Corporation $147,500.00, Taylor Wanner $300.00, VISA $716.24, Western Dakota Energy Association $95.00, Western Frontier Insurance $67.00, Woodley Construction $23.95, CNHI Capitol $58.24, EIDO Connect $70.00, JK Excavation and Construction $1,800.00, Morrison-Maierle System $840.00, One Call Concepts, Inc. $46.80, SW District Health Unit $120.00, and Westlie Crossroads Truck Center $87.10. HOFLAND Dept. Head Report: Hofland told Caleb Waddington from Waddington Boom Truck that they can’t bring any more trees out to the landfill because of the mud. He will have to come back once it dries out. CHIEF HEADLEY: Dept. Head Report: The Police Department has completed another alcohol server training class. DRE Training: There is a big push from the state to get an officer through DRE training. Officer Trevor Bergerson is the officer that has been chosen to go through the selection process of being accepted into the training. It’s a tough class to get into and it’s $4,000 worth of training that is paid for by the state. He would be recognized as a court expert. He must be contracted with the state that he would be here for another 2 years and we would have mutual aid contracts with other communities so they can use him. Headley will check to see if DRE training is post certified. ALLEN: Safe Routes to School Grant: This grant application is on hold until Brosz meets with Chanell Walby about the project she would like to apply for. ND Streets Grant: The Commission would like Brosz to come to the next meeting to talk about this grant and the others the City has applied for. Cleaners Building: Wild is still looking for a process server to serve Felix with papers in Arizona regarding this building being demolished. Limesand will talk to Wild about getting this building taken down this year. MCGEE: Computer Updates: Some computers at the City need updated and we need more secure email addresses. Headley and McGee’s computers are Windows 7 which will no longer be serviced after January 1, 2020 and will become a security issue. McGee obtained a quote from SBM for a new desktop in the amount of $1,075.00 and an additional $270.00 for Microsoft office for a total of $1,300.00 for each computer. The front desk laptop processor can be changed out for $250.00 to speed it up because it is so slow. Motion by Limesand, second by Shear to approve the purchase of the two desktops in the amount of $1,300.00 each as well as the upgrade for the front desk laptop in the amount of $300.00. More discussion was held regarding updating City email addresses to make them more secure for $1,440.00 a year, it would give everyone except the water and street department heads Microsoft Office 365 and secure emails. Those two departments do not want the upgrade. Darren amended his motion to purchase 2 desktops for $1,100.00 each and up to the $1,440.00 a year for Office 365 and $300.00 for the laptop upgrade. RCV= all aye, MC. Gov Card through NDLC: McGee will bring this back to the next meeting but gave an overview of the program and how it works. The terminal will cost about $500.00 for the credit card processing. They will put a tab on our website for people to pay online through our website. There is no monthly fee for the City like we currently have. The only fee will go on the credit card user. KK Bold may have a fee to work with Gov Card to get it on our website, McGee will check into that. 2020 Budget Adoption: Public Hearing: No one was present to voice their objections or concerns

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LEGALS Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 1,8,& 15, 2019 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of a Judgment entered on September 25, 2019, in an action in the District Court of the Southwest Judicial District of the State of North Dakota, in favor of Plaintiff Dakota West Credit Union and against Defendants Bruce Allen Klein, Cody Ray Klein, DCI Credit Services, Inc., and any person in possession, and all persons unknown claiming any estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon the real estate described in the Complaint, Civil No. 06-2019CV-00046, adjudging that there is due and payable on the real estate Mortgage described in the Judgment the sum of $346,043.25 plus per day interest for each day after 08/28/2019 of $44.55, and by virtue of a writ of special execution issued to me by the Clerk of Court, the undersigned Sheriff of Bowman County, North Dakota, will sell the real property described below to the highest bidder for cash at public auction at the front door of the Courthouse in the City of Bowman and the County of Bowman and the State of North Dakota, on the 26th day of November, 2019, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. to satisfy the amount due under the Judgment, with interests and costs including the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of such sale applicable thereto will satisfy. The premises to be sold is located in the County of Bowman and State of North Dakota, and is described as follows: Bowman County, North Dakota: Township 130 North, Range 99 West of the 5th P.M. Section 19: Lots 3 and 4, E1/2SW1/4 Township 130 North, Range 100 West of the 5th P.M. Section 24: NW1/4SE1/4, SW1/4SE1/4, E1/2SE1/4 Township 130 North, Range 100 West of the 5th P.M. Section 12: a tract of land in the NE1/4NE1/4, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 12, this being the point of beginning; thence S00¬°00’15” E, along the East side of the said section, a distance of 912 feet; thence N89°26’52” W, a distance of 1034.00 feet; thence N00°22’30” E, a distance of 899.64 feet to the North side of said section; thence N89°51’57” E, along said North side, a distance of 1028 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract contains 21.44 acres more or less. Dated this 22nd day of October 2019. Frank T. Eberle, Sheriff Bowman County, North Dakota John D. Schroeder, ND ID # 07147 Zimmey Foster P.C. 3100 South Columbia Road, Suite 200 Grand Forks, ND 58201 Phone: (701) 772-8111 Fax: (701) 772-7328 jschroeder@northdakotalaw.net Attorney for Dakota West Credit Union __________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 8 & 15, 2019 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOWMAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET AND NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN: That there will be a meeting of the Bowman County Commission November 19, 2019. TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE BOWMAN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING which will be held Beginning at 7:00 PM in the Commissioners Room of the Bowman County Courthouse. This meeting will be a PUBLIC HEARING ON the new proposed and amended Solar Energy System Ordinance to the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission Ordinances. Dated at Bowman this 1st day of November, 2019. Jodi Freier Co-Administrator Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOWMAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET AND NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN: That there will be a meeting of the Bowman County Commission November 19, 2019. TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE BOWMAN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING which will be held Beginning at 7:00 PM in the Commissioners Room of the Bowman County Courthouse. This meeting will be a PUBLIC HEARING On the amended Fee Permit Schedule to the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission Ordinances. Dated at Bowman this 1st day of November, 2019. Jodi Freier, Co-Administrator Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission. ____________________________________

Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 8 & 15, 2019 NOTICE BOWMAN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING TO MEET NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN: That there will be a meeting of the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission November 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Commissioners Room of the Bowman County Courthouse. This meeting will include a PUBLIC HEARING On the amended Permit Fee Schedule of the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission Ordinances. Dated at Bowman this 1st day of November, 2019. Jodi Freier, Co-Administrator Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission. __________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 15, 2019 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER: The Scranton City Council met Monday, September 9th, 2019, at Scranton City Hall. Brent Sanford called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. In attendance were Aldermen: John Truetken, Brent Sanford, Jason Anderson; Auditor: Kari Ruggles; PWS: Tony Dillon; Visitors: Lucas Doerr. READING OF THE MINUTES: Jason Anderson made a motion to approve the August minutes, John Truetken second, roll call vote, MC. AGENDA APPROVAL: John Truetken made a motion to approve the agenda for September, Jason Anderson second, roll call vote, MC. FINANCIAL REPORTS: Jason Anderson made a motion to approve the financial reports for September 9th, 2019 with a balance for the city $1,279,129.43, Parkboard General $18,487.83 & Parkboard Improvement $9,762.52, John Truetken second, roll call vote, MC. BILLS PRESENTED: Brent Sanford made a motion to pay all bills presented for August, John Truetken second, roll call vote, MC. AUDITOR/PARKBOARD REPORT: Water usage reports were discussed. PWS REPORT: The city bulk water system will be shut off at freeze up. Tony would like a brush mower. Tony would like to get some cement patching done yet this fall. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Lil’ Starz Daycare opened on September 3rd and is full. Lee Ann Andersen, owner of the daycare, reports that things are going very

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR AUGUST 2019 EFT IRS $1,202.50; EFT Blue Cross $ 1,946.32; EFT IRS $ 128.52; 7783 Bart Damjanovich $ 350.00; 7784 Tony Dillon $ 3,282.00; 7785 USPO $ 320.00; 7786 B & B Mobile Home Transport $ 8,300.00; 7787 Kari Ruggles $ 1,385.25; 7788 Southwest Water $ 5,025.67; 7789 Amazon $ 219.34; 7790 ND Sewage Pump & Lift $ 425.00; 7791 Brosz Engineering $ 425.00; 7792 Gooseneck Implement $ 22.26; 7793 Brady Dillon $ 775.74; 7794 The Main $ 84.00; 7795 City of Bowman $ 4,417.00; 7796 MDU $ 34.34; 7797 MDU $ 1,590.50; 7798 Thrivent Financial $ 200.00; 7799 Super Valu $ 4.69; 7800 Consolidated Telcom $ 110.74; 7801 Scranton Equity $ 1,492.89; 7802 Visa $ 3,018.34; 7803 Petty Cash $ 108.04; 7804 Team Lab $ 1,078.00. __________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 15, 2019 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL 2020 FINAL BUDGET CALL TO ORDER: The Scranton City Council met on Monday, September 9th, 2019, at Scranton City Hall. Alderman Brent Sanford called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. In attendance were Aldermen: Jason Anderson, Brent Sanford, John Truetken; Auditor: Kari Ruggles; PWS: Tony Dillon. BUDGET: The preliminary budgets for 2020 were reviewed. Jason Anderson made a motion to approve the final budgets for the Parkboard and for the City of Scranton for the year 2020, John Truetken second, roll call vote: Truetken yes, Sanford yes, Anderson yes, MC. ADJOURN: Brent Sanford made a motion to adjourn at 8:35 pm, John Truetken second, roll call vote: Truetken yes, Anderson yes, Sanford yes, MC. Respectfully Submitted, Kari Ruggles, City Auditor __________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 15, 2019 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on October 15, 2019, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Josh Buchmann and Jerry Jeffers. Lynn Brackel was absent. Vice-Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 8:04 am. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Buchmann made a motion to approve the agenda, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. The following vouchers were approved by a motion made by Abrahamson, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. 31378;Accusource;$52.25; 31379;A2Z Printing;$622.67; 31380;Balco;$27.39; 31381;Bow-

Rick Braaten (s) Vice-Chairman board of Bowman County Commission ATTEST: Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor __________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 15, 2019 Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on October 3, 2019 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Ryan Shear, Myron Vail, Benjamin Schaaf, Stacy McGee, Chuck Headley, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, and Todd Hofland. Absent: None President James called the meeting order at 4:00 pm. Motion by

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n Veterans Continued from Page A1 with us today, to let them know that we appreciate them for their service and honor them for their sacrifices.” said Senn, addressing both students and parents. After a quick introduction, Senn welcomed Guest Speaker Dan Peterson, a U.S. veteran with over 25 years of service in the military, to the stage. Peterson then introduced members from each branch of the military, asking them to stand up when their branch was called. Attending the event were veterans from nearly every postmodern war, from World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan. Peterson said that even though the veterans covered a wide age range, they all shared a “special bond.” “When you are a veteran, it’s a lot like being on a sports team,” Peterson told the students. “Veterans span generations and we have a bond that’s hard to explain... The common thread is the sheer guts it takes to hand that blank

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check over to the government for the amount of, up to and including, the most valuable thing a person has – his or her life.” In his speech, Peterson outlined what Veterans Day meant to him. “Veterans Day serves a very important pur-

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He continued, “Veterans have given us freedom, security, and the greatest nation on earth, so we must remember them, we must appreciate them, and remember them.

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The City of Bowman, ND is accepting applications for the position of two (2) full time Refuse Employees. This position involves but not limited to: manual labor, lifting up to 75 lbs, working in varying weather conditions, maintaining and performing minor repairs on trucks; CDL air brake endorsement is required; Benefit Package Included. For a job description and benefits contact City of Bowman at 701-523-3309 or visit our website www.bowmannd.com. Please provide a resume of your job experiences. Position will remain open until filled.

The repeal of School Psychology Intern Approval in 67-11 is intended to reect that this is no longer issued by NDDPI. The addition of Computer Science and Cybersecurity Credentials to 67-11 are being made to implement changes made in SB 2171 by the 66th Legislative Assembly to North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) 15.1-02-16. Changes to Reconguration of Instructional Days in 67-15 are necessary to align with changes made in SB 2265 by the 66th Legislative Assembly to North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) 15.1-06-04 and 15.1-06-05. The creation of Armed First Responder Program, 67-29, is necessary to implement changes required by the creation of North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) 62.1-02-14 in HB 1332 by the 66th Legislative Assembly The proposed rules may be reviewed at the NDDPI Ofce of School Approval and Opportunity, ND State Capitol, 600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505-0440. A copy of the proposed rules may be requested in writing to the above address, to the attention of Jim Upgren, emailing jimupgren@nd.gov, or calling 701328-2244. Written and oral comments may be sent to the above address or telephone number until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the NDDPI at the above telephone number or address at least ve days prior to the public hearing. Dated this 7th day of Nov. 2019. Jim Upgren, Assistant Director Ofce of School Approval and Opportunity ND Dept. of Public Instruction

0800 and will return on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 7:50 PM. Approximately 90 Veterans will be on board. We continue to take all applications from Veterans who have served up through 1959! We know that all your contributions to our country are important, so we do not care if you served stateside, overseas, or even what your job was. Please apply if you meet the date criteria. Applications can be found at veteranshonorflightofndmn.org, email veteranshonorflightofndmn@gmail.com, or call 218-28HONOR (218-2846667) with questions.

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Copies of the proposed rules are available for review at county social services ofces and at human service centers. Copies of the proposed rules and the regulatory analysis relating to these rules may be requested by telephoning (701) 328-2311. Written or oral data, views, or arguments may be entered at the hearing or sent to: Rules Administrator, North Dakota Department of Human Services, State Capitol - Judicial Wing, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325, Bismarck, ND 58505-0250. Written data, views, or arguments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019. ATTENTION PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you plan to attend the hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Department of Human Services at the above telephone number or address at least two weeks prior to the hearing. Dated this 25th day of October, 2019.

he Slope Electric board of directors will appoint the Nominating/Resolutions Committee at their January 30, 2020 board meeting. Each director selects a member from his or her respective county, and those directors who are up for election select an additional committee member from their county. The committee will consist of not less than five nor more than 11 members. The committee member names are then published in Slope Electric’s local pages of the North Dakota Living Magazine. The Nominating/Resolutions Committee meets twice. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. to acquaint the committee with the responsibilities of a director of the

n Office Continued from Page A1 ing the veterans services department. “My job is mainly to be a liaison between veterans and the veterans administration,” said King. “Like any government agency, the VA requires lots of paperwork that can be difficult to negotiate.” At the Veterans Service Office, there are many available services that can significantly benefit a veteran’s quality of life. According to King, the local veterans office can assist veterans in many ways, including assistance with VA healthcare applications, VA housing loans, disability compensation applications, transportation, and much more. “Many of these services apply to injured vets as well,” said King. “For instance, we can arrange transportation or reimburse travel for VA appointments, and that can be anywhere, including Fort Mead in

n Drama Continued from Page A1 perform “Epic Fail” at the Region X One-Act play contest. There, they competed against eight other drama classes from around the region. The top two from the competition then get to perform at the state competition in Jamestown.

cooperative, which will aid you in selecting qualified members to be nominated. The cooperative will pay you a per diem, along with reimbursing you for mileage for both meetings. The second meeting will be held on Thursday, March 26 at 8:30 a.m. The purpose of this meeting will be to make the actual nominations for the election to be held at the cooperative's annual meeting, and to approve resolutions to be printed in the annual meeting report. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the Nominating/Resolutions Committee, please notify Lynn Klein in the office at 701-579-4191 or at lynnk@slopeelectric.coop prior to January 30, 2020. To serve on the Nominating/ Resolutions Committee, you must be an active member of Slope Electric and your name must be listed on the membership. South Dakota, the VA Clinic in Dickinson, or the main VA hospital in Fargo.” Although many veterans use these services, King said that he would like to see more people walk through the doors. “There is no list of veterans that anyone has, so I rely on the veterans coming to me,” said King. “I know that there are a lot of veterans that are not aware of some of the benefits available to them. If someone is a veteran, I would love for them to come in and discuss their experience.” If anyone is interested in further exploring the services available at the Veterans Services Office, King said they can call the office at 701-523-7774 and leave a message or visit during office hours on any Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. “People are always welcome to stop by or leave a message,” said King. “If a veteran stops by, there may be some benefits that they were not aware of.”

Although the results from the regional competition were not available by the time of this publication, Erickson said the students did great at their performance. “I’m really proud of the students for the work they have put into the play,” said Erickson. “It’s a really entertaining play, and I can’t wait to see what our future holds for us.”

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he Board of University and School Lands (Land Board) is informing farmers and ranchers who lease state-owned trust lands that relief may be available if they are impacted by flooding. Farmers and ranch-

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about the 2020 budget. Motion by Limesand, second by Schaaf to approve and adopt the 2020 final budget. RCV= all aye, MC. JAMES: Catholic Daughters Proclamation: Every year the Catholic Daughters ask the City Commission to proclaim October 20th to be Catholic Daughters Day. Motion by Limesand, second by Vail to approve the Catholic Daughter’s proclamation, proclaiming Catholic Daughter’s Day on Sunday, October 20, 2019. RCV = all aye, MC. James signed the proclamation. CLOSE OF MEETING: Motion by Limesand, second by Schaaf to approve the bills and the 9/17/19 meeting minutes. Next Meeting Date: October 22, 2019. President James adjourned the meeting at 4:44 pm. Peggy Allen, Financial Auditor Lyn James, President of City Commission __________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 15, 2019 Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on October 22, 2019 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Ryan Shear, Myron Vail, Benjamin Schaaf, Chuck Headley, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, Todd Hofland, Cal Klewin, Jon Brosz, and Billy Doerr. Absent: None President James called the meeting order at 4:00 pm. Allen would like to request to add a telephone easement to the agenda and James would like to add a Denbury report. Motion by Shear, second by Schaaf to approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: 11587 – 11617; Direct Deposit: $27,239.66; Voided Checks: None; Salary Check #103301; Salaries: $60.03; Bills: Art Johnson $7.25, A2Z Printing $241.94, Bowman Auto Parts $32.49, Carmel’s Cleaners $87.12, Cenex Fleetcard $4,061.19, Consolidated Telecom $1,260.15, Country Media $613.78, Dean Law $100.00, Fallon County Treasurer $4,458.25, Hawkins $630.78, Heick’s Services $175.00, John Deere Financial $10.88, Lexis Nexis $288.61, Lyn James $196.04, MDU $24,415.44, Michael Todd $2,947.82, ND Dept of Health $58.26, Northside Truck and Auto $685.83, Professional Auto Body $425.12, ProPoint Cooperative $127.54, S & T Plumbing $1,346.84, Sewer Equipment $55.28, Slope Electric $1,248.00, Southwest Business Machine $279.12, St. Paul Works $73.35, Team Laboratory $712.00, Valli Info Systems $25.00, Verizon Wireless $410.65, VISA $1,206.93, Wild and Weiss Law Office $520.00, and Woodley Construction $224.25. BROSZ: Striping: Brosz presented a striping quote from West River Striping to do striping for the school, business park and a few areas that were chip sealed. The school’s portion will be reimbursed to the City. The quote breakdown is as follows: $6,643.30 business park, Chip Seal project $3,469.50, and School Parking lot $5,962.75 = $16,075.55 Motion by Shear, second by Schaaf to approve striping site 1, 2, and 3 from West River Striping Company in the amount of $16,075.55 as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. HOFLAND: Dept. Head Report: The crews have been sweeping up streets and the blade for side by side came in. MASON: Dept. Head Report: Getting ready for winter, winterizing. CHIEF HEADLEY: Dept. Head Report: Nothing to report. Cleaners Building: The process server has had the papers to serve to the Cleaners building owner for 10 days and he hasn’t served them yet. The papers should be served by end of week. MCGEE: Sewer Rate: The computer software was previously set up to take an average of water usage from two years ago to create a sewer charge. McGee and Mason are trying to come up with a solution to make the charge be more accurate and will come back with ideas at the next meeting. Computer Updates: Tanner Fox has installed Office 365 and One Drive on the computers. Backup: The accounting and utility software is currently backed up through Morrison-Maierle (im-

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age-based backup), but Black Mountain has the Cloud which can be accessed from anywhere. This fee for back up is $2,580.00 (yearly). Motion by Limesand, second by Schaaf to move our backup with Black Mountain effective as soon as feasible. RCV= all aye, MC. Credit Card Acceptance: McGee talked to the KK Bold about adding a credit card payment tab to the City of Bowman website and KK Bold will charge approximately $100.00. KK Bold will work directly with the credit card company. There will be a cost of approximately $400.00 for the credit card reader to use in City Hall. Motion by Limesand, second by Shear to move forward with putting the credit card service online and getting a card reader. RCV= all aye, MC. BILL DOERR: Sidewalks: Doerr expressed his concern for there being no sidewalks on the northside of the tennis courts by the Bowman County High School and would like to have that area considered for a City sidewalk project. The Commission felt it was a good project and will add it to the list of projects we hope to complete. RENAISSANCE ZONE PROJECT: CASEY HANDE Application Approval: Hande purchased a property located on Main Street in the Renaissance Zone located at 112 South Main Street, Lot 9-12, Block 18 of the Original Township and is applying for a “purchase with major renovations” project. He is planning on remodeling and making it into a professional office building with an approximate opening planned for February 1, 2020. Allen explained to Hande that he needs approval from the State Dept. of Commerce before proceeding. His goal is to get tree trimmers in and cut down what needs to go and landscape the property. He is anticipating creating jobs by hiring summer help. Allen informed the Commission that the Renaissance Board met and approved his application today. Motion by Shear, second by Schaaf to approve the “purchase with major improvements” Renaissance Zone application for Casey Hande. RCV= all aye, MC. BILL FEIGEL – LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION Class I Liquor License Transfer: Feigel would like to purchase Has Been’s Bar and transfer the current liquor license. His initial fee would be $5,000.00, plus two months of the liquor license fee. He plans to take over the bar on November 25, 2019. The license is through an LLC which is called J and B Enterprise, LLC doing business as “My Buddy’s Place.” Motion by Limesand, second by Schaaf to approve the Class I Liquor License transfer application for Bill Feigel subject to the purchase of Has Been’s taking place as the current license is attached to the business location. RCV= all aye, MC. ALLEN: External Auditor: Allen presented costs for a new external auditor since ours retired from working for municipalities. Allen contacted the Beach Auditor for price comparison because they are roughly the same size and had already contacted the three auditors that were suggested by our retiring auditor. Allen asked the lowest which was Schmitz-Holmstrom, LLP for a quote and they gave a single year audit quote in the amount of $9,000.00 and a three-year audit quote for 2019 $8,000.00, 2020 $8,400.00, and 2021 $8,800.00. The Commission asked for the auditor to get references. 2020 Meeting Dates: Allen presented the 2020 City Commission Meeting dates with a few changes and the Commission approved the dates. Telephone Line Easement: Allen presented a telephone company right-of-way easement for fiber optic cable to be trenched in on the land located near the old landfill. Motion by Limesand, second by Vail to approve the telephone right-of-way easement for Township 131 North, Range 102 West, 5th PM, Section 16: E1/2NE1/4. RCV= all aye, MC. JAMES: Report on 22nd Annual Ports to Plains Meeting: James and Klewin gave a report on the 22nd Annual Ports to Plains Meeting. Strategic Plan: Doerr is working on a grant to help pay for the update of our strategic plan. ND DOT Right of Way Agreement: The Tax and Tourism board would like to put banners on Highway 85 for a few events. ND DOT approved it but they are requesting an agreement be signed and we must meet the appropriate insurance amounts. Allen verified that we currently have the insurance they are requesting. There will be a limited time that the banners can be up.

Motion by Schaaf, second by Vail to approve of James signing the ND DOT right away agreement for banner placement on Highway 85, Contract #70191308. RCV= all aye, MC. Denbury: James attended an oil meeting and received information from Denbury regarding how much oil they are planning on recovering and she shared it with the Commission. CLOSE OF MEETING: Motion by Limesand, second by Schaaf to approve the bills, 10/3/19 Meeting Minutes, and the 2019 September Financials. RCV= all aye, MC Next Meeting Date: November 5, 2019. The meeting was adjourned by President James at 5:35 pm. Peggy Allen, Financial Auditor Lyn James, President of City Commission __________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 15, 2019

Minutes of the SPECIAL City Commission Meeting held on October 25, 2019 at City Hall at 12:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Ryan Shear, Myron Vail, Benjamin Schaaf, Peggy Allen, Todd Hofland, and Aaron Allen. Absent: None President James called the meeting order at 12:00 pm. This special meeting was called due to the 2008 Volvo garbage truck breakdown. SHEAR: 2008 Volvo Garbage Truck: The 2008 Volvo garbage truck hasn’t left the shop in 3 weeks due to constant breakdowns. The bushings have gone out and they have put in several air bags, had it balanced, and the air bags keep blowing out. If we did repairs on the Volvo it’s still only worth about $20,000.00 to $30,000.00. Greg at Northland Truck Sales knows a guy that runs Volvo trucks that may be interested in purchasing our Volvo and Greg Krutsinger will get the information to Ryan Shear on whom to contact. The City Commission is not interested in making the repairs on the 2008 Volvo due to the age of the truck. Purchase of Garbage Truck: Shear received a quote from Northland Truck Sales in the amount of $189,500.00 for a 2019 Freightliner M2 106 Chassis with a New Way 25 yd Cobra Magnum Rear Load Body with a cart tipper. Allen informed the Commission that this is considered an emergency purchase due to need of a garbage truck and the expensive repairs of the incapacitated truck are not feasible due to the value of the truck, age, miles, hours, and condition. Therefore, the City is not required to seek public bids. Garbage Truck Purchase Funds: Allen presented where the funds could be drawn from for the purchase of the garbage truck as follows: #6085 Garbage Truck Equipment Fund $55,955.65, #6080 2019 Budgeted Transfer $19,400.00, #6080 Garbage Fund $50,000.00 and #6040 Sur Fund $65,144.35. The portion being borrowed from the SUR Fund ($65,144.35) will get repaid. Allen presented budget amendments and transfers for the Commission’s approval. 2019 Budget Amendment 6080 461617 241 Garbage $50,.00.00 Transfer 6040 431000 825 SUR $2,773.94 Culvert Perma Trailer Court 6040 43600 992 SUR $ 65,144.35 Purchase Garbage Truck 6085 43600 992 GB Equipment $124,355.60 Purchase Garbage Truck 2019 Transfers 6080 6085 10/25/2019 Garbage Equipment $ 19,400.00 Annual Transfer 6080 6085 10/25/2019 Garbage Equipment $ 50,000.00 Garbage Truck Purchase Transfer Motion by Vail, second by Shear to purchase the 2019 Freightliner M2 106 Chassis with New Way 25-yard Cobra Magnum Rear load Body from Northland Truck Sales in the amount of $189,500.00 and funded as presented by the Auditor. RCV= all aye, MC. Motion by Limesand, second by Schaaf to approve the budget amendments, transfers and the 3-year payback from the garbage fund to the SUR fund. RCV= all aye, MC. SUR FUND LOAN: The loan in the amount of $65,144.35 will be repaid in 3 years in the amount of $21,381.45 each year. President James adjourned the meeting at 12:19 PM. Peggy Allen

LEGALS Financial Auditor Lyn James President of City Commission __________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 15, 2019 Regular Meeting City of Marmarth October 2, 2019 Meeting was called to order with Hailey Dschaak, Laurie Reichenburg, Bryce Lecoe, Donnie Sonsalla, Jenn Lecoe present. Minutes of the last meeting were read and a motion to approve the minutes was made by Donnie 2nd Laurie all in favor. Financial reports and bills were reviewed and approved motion was made by Laurie 2nd Donnie all in favor. Donnie made motion to have Bryce pick up a Diesel tank else where Laurie 2nd all in favor. Donnie made motion to approve the final budget Laurie 2nd all in favor Donnie made motion for Lecoe to shut down park when Lecoe is ready Laurie 2nd all in favor Bowman Slope soil conservation sent the tree order form trees are ordered We need to get up sign no hunting in city limits The salvation food pantry would like the City to donate money so they can get fruit and vegies Bryce made motion to give $400.00 to Salvation Donnie 2nd all in favor Laurie Ney Meeting adjourned next meeting November 6 2019 at 7:30 __________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 15, 2019 Regular Meeting Slope County Commission October 2, 2019 The meeting was called to order at 9 A.M. by Chairman Ouradnik with commissioners Sonsalla and Teske present. Commissioner Teske presented a motion to accept the minutes of the September meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sonsalla and passed with all voting in favor. Joan Lorge, Slope County Tax Director, met with the commissioners to let them know that she has rolled to new soil types and is working on equalizing the values. Colleen Germann, Slope County Treasurer, met with the commissioners to present the investment report. Nathan Miller, Slope County Road Foreman, met with the commissioners to discuss the ongoing road projects, specifically the culvert project in Slope Center is done except for the fence, the bridge information has been sent to DOT, the culvert for Patricia Peters is built and will be here in the next couple of weeks, the mowing is about half done, discussion on scoria and gravel crushing, discussion on the 140th road project. Jackie Kathrein, Slope County Superintendent of Schools, met with the commissioners to give them an update on Marmarth grant for school improvements, and the Central Elementary dissolution. Commissioner Sonsalla presented a motion to set the tax sale minimum at $750 on Marmarth Original Lot 12, Block 10. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Teske and passed with all voting in favor. The 2020 Budget Hearing was called to order at 9:45 A.M. No members of the public were present. Commissioner Teske presented a motion to close the hearing due to lack of participation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sonsalla and passed with all voting in favor. Stuart Nielsen, Rainy Butte Township, met with the commissioners to discuss the need for gravel on 59th Street. Commissioner Teske presented a motion to appoint Colleen Germann as the county’s representative to the State Fair Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sonsalla and passed with all voting in favor. A motion was presented by Commissioner Sonsalla, seconded by Commissioner Teske and passed with all in favor to approve payment of the following vouchers subject to all withholding taxes: 4581.76 Armor Interactive; 289.40 Bowman Auto Parts Co; 299.29 Bowman Glass; 16597.50 Brosz Engineering Inc; 975.08 Butler Machinery Company; 876.59 C.E. Brooks Associates; 100.00 City of Amidon; 98.00 Colleen Germann; 596.35 Consolidated Telcom; 529.60 Country Media Inc; 8445.00 Deere Credit Inc; 3311.28

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Dickinson Public Library; 121.60 Douglas Langhoff; 18450.00 Eide Bailly; 193.00 George’s Tire LTD; 504.05 Information Technology Department; 1911.97 John Deere Financial; 102.00 Jordyn Germann; 13540.00 Kevin Miller Construction; 513.81 Martins Flag Company LLC; 288.61 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc; 25.00 Michael Teske; 25.00 Mike H. Sonsalla; 35.00 ND Association of Counties; 299.91 Newbys Ace Hardware; 45.00 POST Board; 3585.26 ProPoint Cooperative; 152.95 Qualification Targets Inc; 1102.26 S & T Custom Plumbing; 25.00 Scott Ouradnik; 1149.23 Slope Electric Coop. Inc.; 44.64 Southwest Business Machines Inc; 3309.90 Southwest Grain; 11136.43 Southwest Multi-County Correction Center; 136.93 Southwest Water Authority; 171.41 Staples Advantage; 18060.60 TrueNorth Steel Inc; 115.92 Verizon Wireless; 151500.00 West Plains Inc; 169249.20 Wilson Construction Inc; $99151.54 Payroll. A discussion was held on the progress being made by the social service zone. Jon Brosz, Brosz Engineering, met with the commissioners to discuss the 140th Ave SW project and to present a pay request for $169,249. Also present was Wayne Wilson, Wilson Construction who discussed trying to get the gravel hauled on the parts of the road that are completed and requesting that the contract be adjusted so that he can work on the road on Sundays when the weather allows. Extensions to the temporary easements may need to be extended on the last 2 miles of the project. Commissioner Sonsalla presented a motion to approve the pay application. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Teske and passed with all in favor. Daryle Dennis met with the commissioners to discuss the roadway easement to White Butte. Since this will be a shared road, the commissioners will have the State’s Attorney draw up a joint powers agreement between Slope County and Conner Township. Discussion was also held on the proposed changes to 140th Ave SW. A conditional zoning request for a cabin on Section 30 134-100 was received from Glen Huschka and approved by the zoning board. Commissioner Sonsalla presented a motion to approve the request. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Teske and passed with all in favor. Forest Service Representatives Curt Grudnewski and Misty Hays met with the commissioners to discuss the replacement of a structure on Horse Creek. The Forest Service will be applying for a Federal Grant to pay for the realignment and 1 box culvert. The county as a cooperating agency would pay for 1 box culvert. The final determination will be made by about June. Commissioner Sonsalla presented a motion to appoint Mike Teske to the Water Resource Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ouradnik and passed with all voting in favor. Commissioner Sonsalla presented a motion to approve the 2020 budget as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Teske and passed with all in favor. Discussion was held on putting a chloride application on the road by Pierce Church. Since Slope County utilizes the church as a polling location during election, the county will pay for the application. Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1 P.M. Scott Ouradnik, Chairman Lorrie Buzalsky, Auditor

tanilla to Vander Lee Quintanilla. STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA ) : SS COUNTY OF BOWMAN) Bailey Quintanilla, being first duly sworn, deposes and says as follows: That she is the Petitioner in the within and foregoing Notice to Change Name; that she has read said Petition signed by her and knows the content thereof; and that he knows of her own knowledge that the statements contained in said Petition are true and correct. Dated this 23 day of October, 2019. Bailey Quintanilla Subscribed and sworn to before me this this 23day of October 2019. Shelly Froelich Notary Public

__________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer Nov 15, 22, & 29, 2019 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN DISTRICT COURT SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF BOWMAN In RE Petition of Vander Lee Mutschelknaus-Quintanilla, by and through his custodial parents Bailey and Stephen Quintanilla, For Change of Name Case No.

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that on or after 30 days from publication of this Notice, a Petition will be filed in the District Court in and for the County of Bowman and State of North Dakota by Bailey Quintanilla and Stephen Quintanilla, requesting an Order of the Court changing the name of the minor child Vander Lee Mutschelknaus-Quin-

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PASTOR'S CORNER PASTOR CHUCK JOHNSON I believe there is nothing like a good story, especially one that makes a person laugh. Laughter is so important in our lives, but we often take laughter for granted. We become so focused on getting the job done, finding the right answer, making sure everything is done properly and orderly, burning the midnight oil—that we forget to enjoy the day. So, I invite you to sit back, relax, and read the following story. The author is unknown.

A traveler, who had been hopelessly lost in the desert for four long hot days, sees a home off in the distance. Tired, and weak, he crawls to the house and collapses on the doorstep. The missionary, who lived in the house, found the traveler on his doorstep and nursed him back to health. Feeling better the man asks the missionary for directions to the nearest town. On his way out the backdoor, he sees the missionary’s horse out back. He goes back into the house and asks the missionary, “Could I borrow your horse and give it back

when I reach the town?” The missionary says, “Sure, but there is something special about this horse. You have to say, ‘Thank God’ to make it go and ‘Amen’ to make it stop.” Not paying much attention the man says, “Sure, ok.” So, he gets on the horse and says, “Thank God” and the horse starts walking. Then he says, “Thank God, thank God,” and the horse starts trotting. Feeling really brave the man says, “Thank God, thank God, thank God, thank God,” and the horse takes off in a gallop. Pretty soon he sees a cliff coming

up and he’s doing everything he can to make the horse stop. “Whoa, stop, hold on!!!!” he yells. Finally he remembers and yells, “AMEN!” The horse stops inches from the cliff. The man leans back in the saddle and says, “Thank God.” Psalm 126:2-3 reads, “Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for them.’ The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoiced.” We have now begun the holiday season of

the year—Halloween is behind us, Thanksgiving is looming in the near future, and the Advent season will prepare us for the joy of Christmas. This is truly a joyous time of year, but it can also be an all-consuming time of the year if we do not take the time to enjoy each day. Psalm 118:24 reads: “This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” A person can paraphrase this verse, as is often the case, with these words. “Each day is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift to God.”

Or as a member of my congregation reminded me recently, “Every day is a gift of God, which is why we call it a present.” I invite you today, and each and every day, to enjoy the present. Enjoy the time with family and friends, work and play, in prayer and thanksgiving. Enjoy the laughter that comes when we let go of the inhibitions of life that seek to curtail us from enjoying the true happiness of life, of family and friends that is around us. Enjoy the day—and share a laugh or two!

marck State College for one year. Janel met Terry Freih in 1976 where they date for 4 ½ years before being united in marriage on November 29, 1980 in Bowman, ND where Janel married her best friend. Even though they were apart when Terry worked out of town, she was always there on the weekends. Janel worked various jobs around Bowman including; Genes Restaurant, Jenny’s Drive inn, Barber Transportation, Bore Specialists, Weather Modification, Curt’s Sheet Metal and Jim’s Repair. . One thing for sure was that Janel wasn’t afraid to work as she always had a job and sometimes two. Janel loved helping others and had a special place in her heart for the School of Promise in Bowman. She and Terry every year would make their special baked beans for the fundraiser for the school. She loved to garden and would make her famous salsa every years with the produce. She loved her days making chili with the “world famous ” Waterhole team and enjoying the event. Janel will be remembered for her big blue eyes and recognizable laugh. If she was around, you knew it. She was very low maintenance and never asked for much. She was a proud Slope County girl and a fantas-

tic cook. Janel was old school. She loved her mom dearly and made sure to go and visit her once or twice a day. After many years, she finally got the home of dreams and loved being there. She and Terry were always together. It wasn’t just Janel or just Terry, it was always Janel and Terry. They attended car shows with their 1977 Pontiac Trans Am and especially enjoyed jumping on the Trike and going for a ride to get away for the pressures of life. She and Terry were big supporters for the Bottoms Up Rally in Marmarth, ND, and were active in ABATE for many years. She also enjoyed riding along on hunting trips with Terry and their friends. She enjoyed going camping, fishing and finding antiques. She will be deeply missed by all her many friends. Janel is survived by her husband of nearly 39 years Terry, mother Joanne, brothers; Pat (Denise) Lorge, Mike (Carolynn) Lorge and Dale Lorge, sister, Amy (Kevin ) Ole, sister-in-law, LeeAnn Freih and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Gene Lorge and her in-laws, Roger and Betty Freih. Memorials are suggested to the givers preference.

8th grade. Ron was a self educated man with an incredible knowledge of things. Ron met Lori (Moe) in Baker in 1988. A year after meeting Lori, they were married on October 17, 1989. Ron had two kids, Jill and Neyl, from a previous marriage and Lori had two sons, Wade and Jesse, creating a readymade family. Ron was a hard working man and had numerous jobs over the years. His first job was moving hay for Oscar Griggs, Sr. He would later work as a custom combiner, at the Rhame Elevator, for Pool Well Service, and for Luff. Ron and Lori also ran the Hunter’s Table and Tavern for a short time. Ron and Lori purchased the Rhame Super Value in 1999 and operated that business for 13 years. Ron continued to ranch for himself and his Uncle Lyle. He worked for ER-Lee Rizer Hay grinding up until the time of his death bringing him full circle to where he began. Ron was dedicated to his hay grinding customers. He would drop everything to fulfill his customer’s needs and they became like family to Ron. Ron and Lori enjoyed traveling together and enjoyed each other’s company. One of their most memorable trips was to the Panama Canal. All his grandkids where everything to Ron and they would travel to see them

as well. Ron enjoyed gardening, wood working and would tinker on everything and could fix anything. He was hardworking and good with his hands. Later in life, Ron started collecting stationary engines. He had a collection of a dozen or more, appreciating the simpler ways of living back then. Ron will also be remembered for his expertise at making bread pudding and oyster stew. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Lori; daughter Jill (Nathan) and grand children Christian and Bianca of Green River, WY; son Neyl (Dana) and grand children Gretchyn and Landyn of Marmarth, ND; son Wade (Annie) and Tristia of Cutbank, MT; and son Jesse of Moorhead, MN. He is also survived by his sisters, Carol ( Jim), Linda (Max), Connie (Elvis), Elda, Peggy, Gail and Dale Rae (Dale); brothers Jack ( Tina) and Rex ( June); numerous nieces and nephews and mother- in- law Joan. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Margie; brother Neil; father-inlaw Donald; and numerous aunts and uncles. Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary Gerald "Jerry" Kvasager

Gerald “Jerry” Kvasager, 67, of Rhame, ND and formerly of Thompson, ND passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his home in Rhame. Gerald Wayne Kvasager was born August 23, 1952 in Grand Forks, ND the son of Howard and Arleen (Lebacken)

Mae Ione Hande Funeral Services for Mae Ione will be on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Rhame. Pastor Charles Johnson will officiate with burial to follow in the Tuttle Cemetery, Rhame, ND. There will be a Family and Friends Service on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel. Mae Ione Willis was born to Frank and Ethel Willis on December 30, 1926 in Baker, MT. Frank and Ethel and their small family made their home on a farm north of Rhame, ND. Ethel originally came from Little Falls, MN and Frank from Soldiers Grove, WI. Baby Mae and her mother returned home where Frank and Mae’s two sisters, Elaine and Gene were eagerly awaiting the new baby and mother. When Mae Ione was five years old, she started school at Crawford School which was located across the road from the family farm. When she was in the third grade she became ill with TB and missed two months of school. The family moved to Rhame during the depression

Kvasager. He was raised in rural Thompson and graduated from Thompson High School in 1970. Jerry Married Roxann Griggs on July 5, 1974 in St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Thompson. Following their marriage, Jerrys work as an elevator manager lead him and his family to a number of communities in North Dakota and Minnesota. Working in the grain and farm industry gave him many lifelong friendships. He was an avid outdoor sportsman and one of his favorite pastimes was to guide friends and family on hunts in southwestern North Dakota along with his beloved hunting dog, Katie. His pride and joy were his children and 8 grandchildren. Jerry is survived by his sons, Timothy (Andrea) Kvasager, Grand Forks, ND and Todd Kvasager, Rhame, ND; a daughter, Tori (Aaron Schulz)

Kvasager, Wahpeton, ND; a brother, Richard (Sue) Kvasager, Alexandria MN; a sister, Kathy (Gene) Johnson, Thompson, ND; 8 grandchildren, Clair, Addison, Marlys, Chloe, Catherine, Aiden, Rilynn and Mackenzie; aunts, uncles nieces and nephews and his four legged best friend, Katie. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Roxann and his brother, Larry Kvasager. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2019 in Walle Lutheran Church, Thompson, ND. Family Greeting: One hour prior to the service in the church on Monday. Interment: Walle Lutheran Cemetery, Thompson, ND. The online memorial registry may be signed at www.normanfuneral.com ( The Historic Norman Funeral Home, Grand Forks, ND)

and Gene and Mae Ione attended school there. Mae Ione graduated from Rhame High School in 1944. Music was always important in the Willis Family. Ethel would give baby Mae to Frank to rock to sleep in the evening, but if any music came on the radio there was no way Frank was going to get her to sleep. During the depression the family’s entertainment was music. Elaine would play the piano, Frank would play the violin and Gene and Mae would sing. The girls provided the music for a lot of school and local events in the area. After high school, Mae Ione worked as a bookkeeper for the Bowman Brothers Hardware Store. On October 19, 1945 she was united in marriage to Norman “Bud” Hande. Bud had just returned to Rhame after spending 9 months of World War II as a German prisoner in the Stalag 3C prison camp in Germany. Mae Ione and Bud became parents to Dale Eugene on September 6, 1946 and Cary Reed on May 24, 1951. As adults, Dale married Redgie Myre of Baker, MT and Cary married Margie Juntunen from Bowman. Mae Ione would help Bud with his rural mail delivery route south of Rhame until she opened up her own business in Rhame called, Ione’s Style Shop. Bud passed away on April 14, 1976 and Mae Ione started working for the Rhame School District as an aide. The love of children took the place of Bud’s love. Mae Ione joined the American Legion Auxiliary at the age of 10. As an adult she became very active on the local, district, state and

national levels. She was elected president and served as the North Dakota State President in 1989-1990. She became the National Music Chairman in 1992-93. She was so honored to direct 1,000 women in singing the National Anthem at the American Legion Auxiliary National Convention in Chicago. Mae Ion has attend many state and national conventions and as made many friends from all over the United States. Mae Ione loved to travel and was never afraid of going alone. She traveled to Brazil to visit a foreign exchange student that had stayed with her during their time going to school in Rhame. She also traveled to Europe twice, once visiting Normandy Beach in France and another time visiting ancestry homes in England. Her loyalty to Rhame was never diminished. A very special moment for her was when she led a group of choir members in song for the 100 Year Celebration of the 1st Lutheran Church of Rhame 2012. Mae Ione is survived by her sons; Dale and Redgie Hande and their children, Casey Hande and Kadee Hande. Cary and Margie Hande, and their children, Heidi ( James) Weatherly and their children, Stella and Ansel Weatherly and Travis ( Jamie) Hande and their daughter Jorja Hande. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mae Ione was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ethel, husband Bud, sisters, Elaine Hendrickson and Gene Jensen.

Janel Freih Janel Freih, 61, of Bowman, ND, passed away on October 25, 2019 at the Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck. Memorial services for Janel will be Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at 11:00 am, at the Bowman Lutheran Church, Bowman, ND, with Pastor Charles Johnson officiating. Janel Lorge was born on September 10, 1958, the daughter of Gene and Joanne (Bender) Lorge at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Dickinson, ND. She attended Sand Creek School, Amidon School and New England School until moving to Bowman her junior year where she then attended and graduated from Bowman High School in 1976 with honors. After high school, Janel then attended Bis-

Ronald Eagon Ronald Eagon, 71, of Marmarth, ND, passed away on October 24, 2019, at his home. Funeral Services for Ron will be on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bowman Lutheran Church. Pastor Charles Johnson will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date. There will be a Family and Friends Service on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, for Ron at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 7:00 p.m. Ronald Erwin Eagon aka Hay Grinder Man, was born at the Rhame Hospital on October 3, 1948, to Donald and Margie (Coates) Eagon. Ron had ten siblings-Carol, Linda, Elda, Jack, Peggy, Gail, Dale Rae, Connie, Rex and Neil. He grew up 20 miles south of Rhame, ND and attended school at Mud Butte until the

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