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ELECTION 2016

3 spots up for grabs on city board

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Seats on the Bowman City Commission will be up for grabs in this year’s primary election as terms for three commissioners will expire.

President Lyn James and Commissioners Chuck Whitney and Mike Sondeland will have their positions, each a four-year term, on the June 14 ballot.

According to Bowman City Auditor Peggy Allen, no candidates have filed petitions to be on the ballot. Though, she said, the deadline to do so is 4 p.m. April 11.

The three incumbents will de-

James

Whitney

Sondeland

cide if they want to run for reelection, but nothing has yet been

announced.

Any resident of the city of Bow-

man wanting to be placed on the ballot as a candidate is required to

obtain 35 valid signatures on a petition; 61 signatures for the position of president.

There also are three spots available on the Bowman City Park and Recreation Board, with the fouryear terms of Amy Smyle and Dan Peterson ending.

Tana Smolnikar chose to vacate her unexpired term, leaving a third spot, a two-year term, needing to be filled.

Candidates for any city positions need to reside in city limits, be a resident of the city for at least nine months, not be in default with the city and obtain valid signatures only from Bowman residents.

SPORTS

WHO LET THE DAWGS OUT?!

Bulldog wrestlers sent off to state tourney with Main Street parade B

FANFARE — Bowman County Bulldog supporters Darcy McGee, Michelle Septon, Sarah Martian, Breanne Beylund and Tracy Peterson gather Wednesday outside Dakota Western Bank on Main Street in Bowman to cheer on the wrestling team’s bus as they paraded around town with a police and fire truck escort before heading off to the North Dakota State Wrestling Tournament in Fargo. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

owman County wrestlers finished fourth as a team at the Region 4 regional tournament and qualified nine wrestlers for the state tournament. Region 4 has many competitive wrestlers and the regional tournament gave some state quality matches for spectators to see. The Bowman County wrestlers had two Region champs with Clay Mattern at 132 pounds and Jacob Ruggles at 138 pounds. Also qualifying for state is DJ Martian, Alex Madrigal, Cole Schmalz, Mathew Carlson, Lane Jeffers, Sterling Lee and Beau Jeffers. State wrestling STATE Page 10 will be held Feb. 18, 19 and 20 at the Fargodome

No ‘barks’ about it

n Bowman police establish

new dog kennel facilities

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor it.

No ifs, ands or barks about

The Bowman Police Department was left with few alternatives when it came to boarding dogs than ran loose within the city after Beacon

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Street Kennels decided to begin phasing out its operations.

Instead of completely disbanding the pick-up of such animals, the department opted to construct a kennel inside the wash bay of the station.

While it’s not considered

an animal control department, police often pick up stray dogs or ones that have gotten loose from their owners, previously having utilized Beacon Street to shelter the canines.

Police Chief Chuck Headley said the department’s new kennel began accepting dogs last week.

Headley said the city does have an occasional issue of dogs running on the loose.

Dogs picked up within

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The Bowman Police Department spent about $700 to create a new location inside a wash bay at the police station to house stray and missing canines. (Photo courtesy Bowman Police Department)

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IN BRIEF

KENNELS

Baesler: Need $6,000 for college?

Here’s how to get it High school seniors may qualify for up to $6,000 for college tuition expenses by applying for a North Dakota Scholarship, State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said.

The application deadline is June 3, 2016, Baesler said.

Information about eligibility and how to apply are on the Department of Public Instruction’s website: https:// www.nd.gov/dpi/schoolstaff/tse/grantsch/scholarship/ Academic and career and technical education scholarships are available to all North Dakota students who meet the scholarship criteria, Baesler said.

Scholarship aid is distributed in chunks of $750 per semester or $500 per quarter, with a $1,500 annual limit. Individual students can qualify for up to $6,000 in aid during the course of their studies.

To be eligible for an academic scholarship, a high school student must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 on a scale of zero to 4.0. A qualifying student needs a minimum score of 24 on the ACT exam, and to have no grade lower than “C” on any course that is required to qualify for a scholarship.

The criteria for a career and technical education scholarship are similar, although a score of 5 or greater on each of three WorkKeys assessments can be substituted for the minimum ACT score.

Baesler said students who are educated at home may qualify for a scholarship if they meet the required criteria and furnish a home education transcript.

Students who qualify for a scholarship will be notified in early July. They must choose by July 15 whether to accept or defer the scholarship. A student may defer a scholarship for up to six years.

To maintain the scholarship in college, a student must take a full-time course load and have a minimum gradepoint average of 2.75 on a scale of zero to 4.0. Full-time is defined as taking at least 12 credits during the first two semesters or quarters, and taking at least 15 credits afterward.

Students may use the scholarships at any approved public, private or tribal college or university within North Dakota.

The approved schools are the eleven colleges in the North Dakota University System; Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, Sitting Bull College, Turtle Mountain Community College, and United Tribes Technical College; and the University of Mary, the University of Jamestown, Trinity Bible College, and Rasmussen College’s Fargo location.

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city limits, will be kept at the kennel. The department will charge a $25 capture fee, in addition to a $10 daily fee as long as the dog is in their possession.

Headley said the city encourages all dog owners in Bowman to obtain licensing for their pets through the city, a nominal $5 one-time charge for neutered and spayed dogs; $10 for nonspayed or neutered dogs.

If a person’s dog is already licensed and is picked up by officers, they will receive a “doggy jail pass,” meaning the owners won’t have to pay any fees, an incentive to get dogs licensed. It also speeds up the identification process for captured animals.

Proof of rabies vaccination is required at the time of licensing.

If a person observes a stray

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provide its kenneling service for any dogs found outside of Bowman city limits.

Headley asked that residents don’t treat the facility as a “dumping ground” for unwanted pets.

The building uses highresolution, nighttime surveillance cameras positioned

around the exterior of the building. Anyone found dumping off dogs or any other domestic animals at the facility would face criminal charges.

Headley said the total cost to the city for the cages, food and related items was about $700.

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The department will not

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Pierce family named Conservation Achievement winners Tony and Dianne Pierce of Scranton were recently named the 2015 BowmanSlope Conservation Achievement winners for their partnership with the Conservation District.

The Pierce family was honored at a local banquet and during the North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts’ annual convention in Bismarck.

The family received award jackets and an aerial photo of their farm.

Dakota Western Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, both of Bowman, sponsored the awards.

(By Bryce Martin/ Pioneer)

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(Left) The Pierce family of Scranton stand with their awards and sponsor Ron Palczewski, president of Dakota Western Bank, after being honored as the 2015 BowmanSlope Conservation Achievement winners. (Submitted photo)

FROM THE EDITOR The Bowman County Pioneer wishes to apologize to the owners of the Adelaide Township Schoolhouse for not asking permission before running our story in last week’s edition about the schoolhouse. There were not any “No Trespassing” notices located on the property so we were not aware that it was private property. We apologize for any liability we may have compromised due to our reporting.

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Bowman County Rural Ambulance District Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Bowman County Rural Ambulance District will be held on Tuesday, March 1st at 10:00 a.m. in conjunction with the regularly scheduled commission meeting in the County Commissioner’s room at the Bowman County Courthouse.

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OPINION Wind power lacks reliability; Money goes to foreign investors Wind power suffers from an important disadvantage that prevents it from ever becoming a dominant power source for the industrialized world in which we live.

Wind is intermittent, thus it requires another, more reliable source of power, such as nuclear, hydroelectric, or fossil fuel. All of these forms of power must be available to pick up the slack when wind drops.

The power produced by a wind turbine relates to the cube of air

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speed. If the wind drops in half, the turbine’s output is cut by a factor of eight. And if the wind dies completely — well, you already know the answer.

No matter what, wind absolutely requires conventional power in order to operate. These wind projects leak energy, the farther they are positioned from the conventional power source.

• Why pay for a stopgap system that leaks power?

• Why give private wind indus-

try investors massive PTC (production tax credits), and back door IRS tax credits that directly add to our exploding Federal Deficit of $566 Billion (2016)? As we know, all of these credits are part of the Clean Power Plan, an egregious overreach that will result in an increasingly unreliable power source. The recent closing of the Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant, Wisconsin was an outcome, which will result in unreliable power for ratepayers in that region.

• In 2010, wind energy received 42 percent of total federal subsidies while producing only 2 percent of nation’s total electricity.

Would you make that investment in your business?

Folks, the Federal Government is reaching into both your life and your pockets.

• The Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University

found that as of 2010, 84 percent of total clean-energy grants awarded by the federal government went to foreign owned wind companies.

• Folks, ask yourself, do you really want your tax dollars that pay for these wind project developments to go to foreigners?

• Ask the wind developer.

You want to examine ‘all’ of their financial and management books?

Why are they privately held? Why do they register each wind project as an L.L.C. (Limited Liability Corp.)?

• If they refuse, to open their books, ask yourself, why? Are they hiding something?

The wind company is asking you to trust them.

Think about it.

Ask yourself.

Have you called ‘all’ of your elected leaders?

What is their position on these

important issues?

I encourage you to go online, sign up for the online updates from ‘all’ of your Federal/State & local elected officials.

Invite your Federal elected officials to a Bowman County Town Hall meeting, and invite the public, including your neighbors in Slope County/Harding County/ Fallon County and adjacent counties.

Ask your elected officials lots of questions. Your Federal officials are on the forefront of what North Dakota is facing and what you can do about it.

Your neighbors in adjacent counties have experienced rate increases of up to 19 percent. All of you deserve to know.

- LINDA PAULSON

Minneapolis (former Bowman County resident)

Community Editorial

Pipeline easements – a fair deal?

By DAVID GANJE

As oil exploration and production has increased, so too has the need to overhaul the oil transportation system. While rail remains a method of transporting crude oil, often at the expense of other, pipelines present an attractive alternative.

The relationship between public utilities and negotiated easements is nothing new. Easements may be granted to private businesses, such as a public utility company, to cross a land parcel in order to provide common services such as sewer access or electricity. Oil pipeline easements present a different situation.

Setting aside for the moment the issue of whether the pipelines are a good thing economically, affected landowners should tread carefully.

Unlike a public utility easement, an oil/gas pipeline moves product for profit across land rather than providing a direct benefit to the land. At peak capacity, millions of dollars’ worth of oil will be moving through these pipelines every day.

Are affected landowners receiving fair compensation?

Traditionally in these situations, landowners receive “market value” of the land affected by an easement, which often includes money for reduction in agriculture output. While this system makes sense under the common public utility easement paradigm, how does this process apply when the landowner’s property is the “transportation vehicle” for a commodity? How does one calculate “fair market value” when millions of dollars’ worth of product are flowing across privately-held land? Is a one-time payment for an easement fair compensation?

What exactly are these various legal options? This may mean litigation in a “forced taking” through a lawsuit called eminent domain. Under the doctrine of eminent domain, private property may be seized so long as the seizure is for a public purpose, and fair compensation is supposed to be provided.

The concept of “public purpose” is liberally construed under the law. So, a seizure could be for a public purpose even when the direct benefactor is a private company, such as a pipeline operator. “Fair compensation” typically

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Frazer Hat Tips By DEAN MEYER For the Pioneer

I’ve always enjoyed rodeos. I grew up attending the Y’s Mens rodeo in Minot and the Blaisdell rodeo every year. I don’t imagine I missed more than a handful of those rodeos the first thirty or forty years of my life. But one of my favorites was the NDRA rodeo finals in Watford City.

They not only put on a great rodeo with great stock, they always added a little extra. Be it the “wild ride” or a dedication to something special. I’ll never forget the program they put on following the attack on 9/11.

One year they put on kind of one act play. Here is how it went.

It was like an old time roundup. Cowboys sitting

around a fire, talking of great cowboys and great bucking horses. Old time cowboys probably didn’t have “Strawberry Roan” playing in the background, but who knows, I wasn’t there. As the narrative wound down, the cowboys snubbed a bronc up, put a blind on, and just as we told the crowd to sit back and enjoy the rodeo, Nolan screwed himself into the saddle, and they pulled the blindfold off.

They couldn’t have done it any better in Hollywood.

That bronc let out a squeal and blew up! He made about four good jumps, jumped straight in the air, and flipped himself over on top of Nolan! It was truly awesome! Well, I thought so. Nolan didn’t like it quite as well. But he did escape with only bruises.

Then the bronc jumped up and bucked right through their campfire! Just like Charlie Russell painted it. It brought tears to my eyes.

Reminded me of my younger days. I wasn’t a bronc rider. But, I got on some. The ground wasn’t

near as hard forty years ago.

And I wasn’t so top heavy.

I was riding a horse named Frazer. Big, good looking palomino gelding.

A mouth like a feather. But he was just a colt and was inclined to test you early in the morning. I was a hell of a lot more scared of him than I let Hal and Dennis see.

We were going riding on the res. I thought I’d top Frazer off at home, so when he bucked me off, we wouldn’t have to spend the morning looking for him. I crawled on him in front of the barn and let him stand there awhile. Then I started easing him around the corral.

All of a sudden he jumped in the air and let out a beller. He crashed into the fence and I started grabbing ahold. I grabbed for leather, hair, anything…

I just wanted something to hang on to. My levi jacket hooked over the saddle horn and he kept jerking me down by his head. His head hit me in the face and loosened some teeth and gave me a bloody nose. I

tell you what, those buttons on those old denim jackets don’t tear out easy. It was like being welded to that saddle. After a few seconds, which seemed like a hell of a long time to me, Frazer stopped to catch his wind.

Hal and Dennis were laughing there heads off. I didn’t think that was very nice.

I didn’t find out till days later, that they had thrown a halter under Frazer to set him off that morning! Ah, to be young again.

Now, this morning, I have a colt tied in the barn, and we are heading for the yearling gather over by Yates.

And I am too scared to spit.

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OBITUARIES Leslie J. Crow, 73 A funeral service for Leslie “Sonny” J. Crow, 73, formerly of Baker, Mont., was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 15, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Burial will take place in the Tuttle Cemetery in Rhame.

Family received friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home.

Leslie passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 at Carnegie Village Senior Living Community in Belton, Mo. Born Sept. 8, 1942 in Bowman, Sonny was the second of 11 children and the oldest son for John and Dorothy (Hanson) Crow. John moved his family about the tri-state region before ultimately settling in Marmarth. Growing up Sonny spent a number of

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means that the taking party must provide market rate for the seized or affected land.

In such cases, the focus is on production loss to the landowner rather than benefit provided to the operator.

Typically, when landowners are approached about an easement they are presented with a standard agreement.

These agreements will not

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“The tax preparation programs allow eligible North Dakota taxpayers to receive help filing their taxes for free,” Rauschenberger stated. “The tax professionals at these sites are trained volunteers who are knowledgeable about the various state and federal forms, credits and deductions.”

Electronic filing will be available and encouraged for qualified individuals.

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summers with his brothers, Dudley and Donny, working on Grandpa Hanson’s ranch south of Rhame. He was a member of the last graduating class of Marmarth High School in 1960 and enlisted in the Army the day after graduation. He served at posts in Texas and California and spent one year in South Korea. He was proud to have served and the Army’s struc-

ture and discipline left a positive life long impact.

After his honorable discharge, he returned to North Dakota where he met the love of his life, Donna Griffith. They were married in Rapid City, S.D., on June 19, 1964 in a dual ceremony with Donna’s sister, Mary Lou and Neal Stanhope. To their marriage were born three sons, Greg, Mark and Aaron. Sonny had the opportunity to try his hand at several occupations but primarily spent his career with Cenex working in the oil and gas industry and retiring in 1995.

Sonny enjoyed heeling as a team roper and his best horse was a solid sorrel that he named “Spot.” He was a member of the Rhame and Marmarth Saddle Clubs. Being involved at the Rhame Gala Day and Marmarth

Fourth of July rodeos was a constant for Sonny as he raised his boys.

One day each year he was involved in law enforcement when the City of Rhame asked him to wear a badge on Gala Days for the rodeo and the dance.

Sonny was physically strong, athletic, and tended not to display his emotions, but he had a quick, humorous wit and enjoyed teasing and getting teased back.

His parents came from large families, and his numerous aunts forced him to become a good dancer at the many Hanson family gatherings.

He took pride in his sons’ sports achievements. If the success of one’s life is determined by knowing you will be missed by many, giving your children a better start in life than you had, and each year growing more deeply in

refer to any individualized needs or considerations.

Rather, they contain many important legal terms.

Here are examples of common terms: -“Temporary periods” are often mentioned. How long is temporary?

-Many agreements give an operator the right to conduct a range of activities (reconstructing, modifying etc.) at any time. However, the Landowner does not retain the right to renegotiate

the type of access allowed.

These activities could cause future disturbances to the Landowner’s use and enjoyment of their land. Is the landowner left without any recourse?

-Some agreements allow for the installation of “any appurtenant facilities.”

What are these appurtenant facilities? Are they going to impact the Landowner’s use and enjoyment of the land?

While Landowners may feel pressure to sign, that

does not mean that they must be left with a bad deal.

Any proposed agreement should be reviewed with the help of experienced advisors. A landowner should always carefully consider the circumstances of his land and, importantly the future of his land.

David Ganje of Ganje Law Offices practices in the area of natural resources, environmental and commercial law in South Dakota and North Dakota.

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Sonny is survived by his wife Donna (Griffith); his three sons, Gregory (Kamla) Crow of Louisburg, Kan., Mark (Wendy) Crow of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., and Aaron Crow of Woodland Hills, Calif; six grandchildren, Zachary (Alyce Sharp) Crow, Taylor (Brad Tarras) Crow, Jordan Crow, Colton Crow, Anne “Hania” Crow, and Natasia Crow. Sonny was also blessed with two

great grandchildren, Jonah Tarras and Lyllia Crow. His surviving siblings are Dudley (Michelle) Crow, Donald Crow, John (Donna) Crow Jr., Joanne (Eilef ) Erickson, Yvonne (Walt) Peterson, Noreda Mann, Robert Crow, and Randy (Linda) Crow.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy, his sister Cleone, and infant brother Darrell.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

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CLASSIFIEDS Wanted Mineral and other oil/gas interests. send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (TFN) Looking For Junk Cars Will Buy: Junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701-928-0325.

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Experienced Tubing Tester.

Sales/Well Service experience helpful. Class B CDL required.

Wages negotiable DOT. Health insurance. Call 800-291-7550 or 701-260-3112 or email resume to campbelltesting@yahoo.com.

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HELP WANTED NORTHWEST AREA SCHOOLS - Isabel, South Dakota - seeking applications for the following instructor position/s: open until filled. Health Science, Information Technology, Human Services, Marketing/Sales and Service, Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management, CAD/CAM, and Birth to Age 21 School Psychologist. S.D. certification is required.

Work-related experience may count toward certification. Contact Quinn Lenk, Director: 605466-2206, or email quinn.lenk@ k12.sd.us.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER, qualified in Language Arts/Math (Gr6-8). LIBRARIAN (Gr6-12), qualifications: Library Media specialist/Teaching certificate. Apply to Mike Bradner, May-Port CG School, 900 Main St W, Mayville, ND 58257; (701)788-2281, Michael.bradner@may-portcg.com.

GARRISON STATE BANK & Trust has an opening for an agricultural lending officer. Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics or

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related field, 10 years of agricultural lending experience and excellent communication skills.

This individual will be responsible for maintaining an existing customer base and developing potential new loan customers; preparing loan requests with information necessary for presentation to loan committees; and will represent the bank through involvement and participation in community events. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a full benefits package. For consideration, please send resume with salary requirements to: Bruce Schreiner, President, PO Box 339, Garrison, ND 58540, 701-463-2262, Garrison State Bank & Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Email resume: mnhr@mclaneco. com or Call Hollie Now! (507) 664-3038.

the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 S. Main Street, Bowman, ND 58623. Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www.broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications.

Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda.

SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT

**These are unapproved, unofficial minutes until approved by the City Commission** Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on February 2, 2016 at City Hall at 4:00 PM.

WANTED: PROFESSIONAL COSMETOLOGIST for Salon in Lakota, ND. Want someone who wants to get ahead, possibily own their own shop. Call Jeanne at 701-247-4218.

CENTRAL ND farming and cattle operation seeking full time person. Semi-truck and large equipment experience. Most weekends and holidays off. Paid va ca ti o n .—1 -70 1 -22 6-2 3 5 9, Frank.

YES! YES! YES! T&R needs company tanker drivers for oilfield work! Requirements: Class A license, 2 years experience, clean MVR and 23+years of age.

Super pay & benefits. To learn more call Beth, Kim, or Sharon today! 888-985-3001, www.driveforgibsons.com EOE. CDL A DRIVERS - *$7,500 SignOn-Bonus MEDICAL BENEFITS on DAY 1 & $65K+ in your FIRST YEAR!!! *GUARANTEED PAY *Profit Sharing *401k WITH COMPANY MATCH & MORE!

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City of Rhame – Maintenance Position The City of Rhame is seeking a maintenance person to perform a variety of duties. Must be willing to train in water operating systems. Duties include but not limited to water and sewer testing, snow removal, lawn mowing, maintenance and repair on city vehicles. For a full job description please contact Margie at (701) 279-5555 or email: RhameCity@ndsupernet.com. Salary based on experience. Excellent benefits package. Would prefer a resident of Rhame but will consider a non-resident.

Applications will be accept until March 7, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

HELP WANTED!

» Bowman Lodge is looking to hire reliable, hard-working, and friendly personnel!

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: P/T EVENING FRONT DESK/ NIGHT AUDITOR AND F/T FRONT DESK MANAGER Please stop in and pick up an application or email your resume to gm@bowmanlodgend.com. Any questions, please call 701-5237750.

Bowman Lodge and Convention Center

MUSEUM ADMINISTRATOR

PIONEER TRAILS REGIONAL MUSEUM Seeking motivated individual with strong organizational, administrative, and people skills to manage growing regional museum in Bowman, ND. Email resume/references to NorthWindsLodge@ndsupernet.com Full job description at www.ptrm.org or contact Kevin @ 701-523-5641 Applications accepted until February 29, 2016

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1st Month FREE Starting $900/ mth! Silver Waters 55+ Retirement Community, GF. 1 & 2 bedrm’s, elevator, community rooms, Ht/wtr/underground parking included. 701-757-0926.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE WANTED: MINERAL INTERESTS/Oil & Gas Leases - Experienced Family Owned Oil Production & Exploration Co. We’ll Help You Monetize Your Mineral Assets. Send details to P.O. Box 8946, Denver, CO 80201. MineralAssets@qwestoffice.net, 877754-3111.

LANDOWNERS: DESPITE DOWNTURN North Dakota farm land values continue to be strong.

Call Kevin Pifer for free valuation at Pifer’s Auctioneers 701-2385810 or kpifer@pifers.com BUSINESSES FOR SALE FOR SALE: CITY Center Motel, Devils Lake, ND. 24 units, attached apartment. Located in busy tourism area. Selling due to ill health. Call 701-662-4918.

LOG HOMES LOG HOMES, TIMBER frames, exposed beam homes. Visit Eagle Log Homes booth at Bismarck Civic Center, Feb. 19th & 20th. Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Show, www.goldeneaglehomes.com 800-270-5025.

PLANTERS & SEEDING EQUIPMENT BUYING USED VALMAR and Gandy applicators. Call Paul at Daily Bread Farms. 763-2862037.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS NDHSA HOME SCHOOL Convention will be held February 2527 at the Bismarck Event Center.

Find details at www.ndhsa.org .

All are welcome to attend.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE LOOKING FOR THE most complete listing of ND Media? ND Media Guide. Only $25! Call (701) 223-6397, ND Newspaper Association.

GET COMPLETE COVERAGE in every North Dakota newspaper with your 25-word classified ad for only $150. Contact this newspaper for details.

MISCELLANEOUS HAVE a news release or other information that needs to reach all ND newspapers? ND Newspaper Association can help! One call does it all. (701) 223-6397.

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All of the above Bids will be received and opened at the Office of the Auditor at 1:15 P.M., MT, on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein.

Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the County Auditor at least 72 hours before the services are required.

For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 701-523-3130.

Dated at Bowman, North Dakota, this 2nd day of February, 2016. /s/ Sandra K. Tivis Bowman County Auditor Bowman, ND 58623 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 5th, 12th & 19th, 2016 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of W. Divide St. Water Main Replacement Project will be received by the City Commission, Bowman, North Dakota at the office of City Finance Officer, P.O. Box 12, Bowman, North Dakota until 1:00 p.m., local time on March 1st, 2016, and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of: Water main replacement on West Divide. Work consists of removing asphalt surfacing, saw cut, trenching, installation of water main, replacing or adding valves and fire hydrants, removing and salvaging listed items, furnish & installation of listed items and incidentals.

The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the City Hall and

CONTRACTOR and any of the CONTRACTOR’S laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Bowman County and the state of North Dakota. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

The City of Bowman reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein.

Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the City of Bowman at least 72 hours before the services are required.

For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 701-523-3309.

Dated at Bowman ND,this 1st day of February 2016.

City Finance Officer City of Bowman Bowman, North Dakota PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 12th, 19th, & 26th, 2016 STEVEN J. WILD, #04091 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No. 06-2016-PR00004 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY J. ORCUTT, AKA GARY ORCUTT, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned have been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be presented to Cathy Orcutt, personal representative of the estate, at P.O. Box 203, Bowman, ND 58623, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 4th day of February, 2016.

Cathy Orcutt, Personal Representative P.O. Box 203 Bowman, ND 58623 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative E\4857-009.1 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 12th & 19th, 2016 BOWMAN CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman Planning and Zoning Commission will meet February 23, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall (101 1st Street, NE) to conduct a public hearing for amendments to Chapter 6 (the Zoning Code). The amendments are inclusive of all lands in the City and extraterritorial area and include but are not limited to the following: 1) new chapters; 2) amendments to existing language, including the creation of new land use designations; 3) deletions of existing language; 4) requirements for public hearings; 5) roles and responsibilities of the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Commission, and City staff; and 6) other text amendments, modifications and deletions as appropriately related to zoning matters in Chapter 6.

No zone changes to property are proposed. To examine the case file for the project please make an appointment with Cheryl Ryan, Zoning Director, City of Bowman by calling 701-523-7627 or 701523-3309.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 12th, 19th, & 26th, 2016 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BOWMAN

Patrick W. Getz and Pamela J. Getz, Plaintiffs, vs.

Milwaukee Land Company and all other persons known and unknown having or claiming any right, title, estate or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint, whether as heirs, devisees, legatees or Personal Representatives of the aforementioned parties or as holding any claim adverse to Plaintiffs’ ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto.

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SUMMONS STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the Complaint in this action which is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned an Answer or other proper response within twentyone (21) days after the service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated this 8th day of February, 2016.

SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C.

By Steven J. Wild P.O. Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 523-3112 Attorney for Plaintiffs State Bar ID #04091 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that this action is brought for the purpose of quieting title to various mineral interests in and to all the oil, gas, and other minerals in and under the following described real property being located and situated in Bowman County, North Dakota: TOWNSHIP 132 NORTH, RANGE 104 WEST of the 5th P.M. Section 22: SE1/4 lying Northwesterly of the railroad right-ofway and that no personal claim is made against any of said named Defendants.

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By Steven J. Wild P.O. Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 5523-3112 Attorney for Plaintiffs State Bar ID #04091 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 19th & 26th, 2016 NOTICE BOWMAN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING TO MEET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that there will be a meeting of the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission 1st of March, 2016 at the Dakota room of the Bowman County Courthouse at 7:00 PM. This meeting will include a Conditional Use request from Sam Fisher to place a non-agricultural dwelling on an agricultural zoned property. This property is further described as; NE ¼ NW ¼ Sec 17 T131 R106.

This meeting will also be the first of two readings of the new Floodplain chapter and corresponding Flood Insurance Rate Maps in the Zoning Ordinance. This ordinance is also known as the State Model D ordinance. This ordinance is replacing the current section 5.7 “ Floodplain District”.

To examine the document further contact the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Office in the Courthouse. Dated at Bowman, this 12th of February, 2016.

Rory Teigen, Administrator Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 19th & 26th, 2016 NOTICE BOWMAN COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that there will be a meeting of the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission 16TH of March, 2016 at the Commissioners room of the Bowman County Courthouse at 10:00 AM. This meeting will be the second of two readings of the new Floodplain chapter and corresponding Flood Insurance Rate Maps in the Zoning Ordinance. This ordinance is also known as the State Model D ordinance. This ordinance is replacing the current section 5.7 “ Floodplain District”. To examine the document further contact the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Office in the Courthouse.

Dated at Bowman, this 12th of February, 2016.

Rory M. Teigen, Administrator Bowman County Planning and Zoning PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 19th, 2016

Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Mike Sondeland, Darrell West, Chuck Whitney, Chuck Headley, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, Chanell Walby and Jane Shastina.

President James called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Motion

by West, second by Limesand to approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: #8977-9004; Direct Deposit $25,199.95; Voided Checks: #103252; Bills: Advanced Business Methods $119.26, Aurora Keppler $187.50, BCDC $2,200.00, Bowman County Fair Association $2,500.00, Bowman Park and Rec $14,562.96, Bowman Sales and Service $14.73, Brosz Engineering $46,765.00, Catherine Hedge $625.00, Dacotah Paper $204.82, Dakota Dust-Tex $79.80, Devin McGrath $1,500.00, Farmers Union $598.57, Fidelity Security Life $202.11, Hawkins $1,188.98, Jim’s Repair $709.78, Ken’s Super Value $63.92, Lexis Nexis $62.18, Marsha Schaff $25.00, MDU $9,008.55, ND Municipal Judges Association $25.00, Newby’s Ace Hardware $217.62, NW Tire $168.80, Randy’s Welding $85.00, Ray’s Repair Service $43.45, Rural Women of America $2,000.00, Taser International $740.00, Trucks of Bismarck $45.17, and VISA $23.37.

MASON: Sewer Slip Lining: Sewer lining is almost complete. There is a point repair between 2nd and 3rd Ave East, behind the museum and the one by Eats and Treats. The liner for the one by East and Treats will be here on the 17th. Everything else has been going well.

CHIEF HEADLEY: Dept. Head Report: He reviewed the police department incident reports for the year 2015.

Cleaning Quote for PD: Hedge was requested to give a quote for cleaning the police department.

Due to the decline in expected revenue for 2016, Headley stated he would clean in order to cut cost. Motion by Whitney, second

by Limesand to decline the quote

by Cathy Hedge for cleaning the police department in the amount of $200.00 a month. RCV= all aye, MC. ALLEN: Transfers: Allen requested the following transfers: Transfer $70,000 from Surge fund 2006 to fund 3078 West Divide Water Main Transfer $70,000 from Surge fund 2006 to fund 3079 Gateway Industrial Park Transfer $206,035.75 from 3080 3rd Ave NE Waterline back into fund 2006 Surge Fund Motion by Limesand, second by West to allow the transfers as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Homestead Tax Credit: Allen stated that she received an application from the County Assessor’s Office stating the applicant met all the Homestead Tax Credit criteria. Motion by West, second by Sondeland to approve the application for abatement of $3,600.00 in taxable value.

RCV= all aye, MC. WHITNEY: Trees: Whitney informed the commission that a previous bill for Ethan Waddington’s stump grinding had a few trees that should be charged to the Safe Routes to School Project. The Commission initialed a copy of the bill changing the cost coding.

In the spring, Todd Hofland will watch to see if the shaving piles have gone down on the ground stumps, if not, the street crew will clean it up.

WALBY: Butte View Campground Project: Walby requested a letter of support stating the City is willing to fund up to $5,000 for their Butte View Campground updates project. They will be adding updated electrical, water and sewer to the camp sites. They have a grant for up to 50% of the project cost and they are applying for two more grants. The County has agreed to give funds depending on funds received on the other two grants.

If Park and Rec get the grants applied for, the City’s and the County’s share will be less. The grant does not cover any engineering fees and they are estimating the project cost to be $100,000 and will need approximately $3,000 for engineering. They will be asking the Tax and Tourism Board for $5,000 and Park and Rec will put in $5,000.00. Motion by Limesand, second by West to commit up to $5,000 for the Full Hookup Project at Butte view Campground. RCV= all aye, MC. Walby was reminded that the Park and Rec needs to reimburse the City in the first quarter of 2016 for the $5,000.00 loaned for the pool repairs project.

LIMESAND Financial Update: James, Limesand, McGee and Allen had met to go over the expected revenue shortfall for 2016 that came from the State. The first State Aid check that the City received was 37% lower than last year. With oil and gas gross production tax collections down and sales tax collections down, we are estimating to be $300,000 short of anticipated revenue for 2016.

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eral Fund. Walby was informed that this could possibly affect the money that they receive from the City from the State Aid Revenue in the future.

The Commission was in agreement for Allen to notify anyone wanting to request funds from the City that they could possibly be turned down due to the shortage of revenue.

Utility Bill: Previously there was a question on a motion regarding the employee’s utility bills. Limesand stated that the employees will receive a utility credit of up to $55.00 on their bill with no carry over if they did not have a bill that reached $55.00.

Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to approve the bills and the January 19, 2016 Minutes.

RCV= all aye, MC. Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to adjourn the meeting at 4:58 pm. RCV= all aye, MC. PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 19th, 2016 SCRANTON BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING 1-11-16 The regular meeting of the board was called to order at 9:08 p.m. in the superintendent’s office.

Members present were Mellmer, Reitz, Dillon, Evans and Sanford. No one was absent. Others present were Misty Steeke, Cristi Olson, Superintendent Pretzer, Principal Pierce and Business Manager Eberle.

The agenda was read and an addition was made.

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

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

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

The December, 2015, payroll expenses were $137,678.66. The check stubs issued were numbers 8191-8245. The checks issued were numbers 2786227869. There was a motion by Reitz, a second by Evans to approve the payroll. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Discussion was held on the January 18, in-service, and on the January 29, early dismissal for the mandated mental health staff training.

The board reviewed the 20142015 annual school district audit report. There was a motion by Reitz, a second by Evans to approve the 2014-2015 school audit. All were in favor. The motion carried.

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 19TH, 26TH & March 4th, 2016 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of 2016 Road Improvements - Multiple Locations__ will be received by the Bowman County Commission , Bowman, North Dakota at the office of the County Auditor , 104 1st St NW, Suite 1, Bowman, ND until 1:15 p.m. local time on March 16th, 2016, and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of: Four tied projects that collectively include hot bituminous pavement, removing and salvaging bituminous surfacing, salvaged base course, geotextile fabric, geogrid, blended base course, cast-inplace box culvert, reinforced concrete channel liner, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways, storm sewer, drop inlets, appurtenance adjustments, erosion control blanket, fiber rolls, hydroseeding, removing and salvaging listed items, furnishing & installing listed items and incidentals.

The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the County Auditor’s Office in the Bowman County Courthouse and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 S. Main Street, Bowman, ND 58623.

Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www.broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications. Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda.

The Bowman County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein.

Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the County Auditor at least 72 hours before the services are required.

For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 701-523-3130.

Dated at Bowman ND, this 2nd day of February, 2016. /s/ Sandra K. Tivis Bowman County Auditor Bowman , ND 58623 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 19th, 2016

No one is planning to attend the NDSBA Negotiations Seminar February 11 and 12.

UNOFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1

The second reading of the ELL Policy was held. There was a motion by Sanford, a second by Dillon to approve the ELL Policy.

All were in favor. The motion carried.

The regular meeting of the Bowman County School Board was held on Monday, February 8th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the BCSD Board Room. Members present: Kevin Bucholz, President; Sharon Holder, Ann Fischer, Dan Peterson, and Russell Homelvig.

Others present: Tony Duletski, Superintendent; Tyler Senn, High School Principal; Tracy Lecoe, Elementary Principal; and Shari Krinke, Business Manager.

Members Absent: Stacy McGee and Tara Lambourn Guests: Jason Waskiewicz, Lori Sola, Jon Jahner, Amanda Rafferty, MacKenzie Sperle, Retta Massey, and Tobiann Andrews.

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

Superintendent Pretzer informed the board he will attend the midwinter conference January 24-26, in Bismarck.

Discussion was held on the gymnasium audio system, the heating system and Johnson Controls, the security system, and our wireless internet and E-rate.

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

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

Michael Mellmer, President Angie Eberle, Business Manager PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 19th Scranton School District Bills January, 2016 General Fund: A2Z Printing 199;75; ABM 498.96; AT & T 642.25; Berger Electric 207.04; Blue Cross of ND 19,259.40; Bowman Glass 65.00; Carol Dilse 300; City of Scranton 485.11; Clean Sweep Vacuum 39.98; Consolidated Telcom 410.16; Country Media 108.85; Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch 6,125; DPI 34; Eckroth Music 1158; Edutech 50; Jaymar 148.84; Midwest Investigation & Security 1249; MDU 3034.59; ND Safety Council 200; NDASA 180; Ace 30.47; Northern Auto & Diesel 4035; Praxair 114.75; Rath & Mehrer 4500 S & T Custom Plumbing 397.89; Sanford Health 150; School Specialty 60.36; Super Valu 87.48; Scranton Equity 5581.71; Scranton School Food Services 4545; Simplex 169.58; Stein’s 648.47; VISA 1348.51; WRSS 3206.84; Workforce Safety 243 Fund total: 59,514.99 Food Service Fund: Dean Foods 329.20; DPI 342.20; Scranton Super Valu 35.29; US Foodservice 2241.55 Fund total: 2948.89 Building Fund: Johnson Controls 2000.00 Fund total: 2000.00

Fischer moved seconded by Homelvig to approve the agenda.

All yes, motion carried.

Peterson moved seconded by Fischer to approve the minutes of the January 11th regular meeting and the January 20th special meeting with the correction of the next meeting date to February 8th, 2016. All yes, motion carried.

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

Peterson moved seconded by Fischer to approve the Monthly Financial Reports. All yes, motion carried.

Recognition of Audience: business brought forth.

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Administrative Reports: A. Elementary Principal: April Reading Month; Advanced Ed SLEDs training; Mid-Winter Conference; February 11th Parent/ Teacher Conferences; Advanced Ed survey available to parents at parent/ teacher conferences , staff meal provided by DWB; Hot Lunch Committee meeting February 9th ; February 16th late start; reviewing new elementary math series; grades k-3 Daddy/Daughter Dance sponsored by Dollars for Scholars February 27th ; On the Move Program; and parents letter concerning playground etiquette.

B. High School Principal: 7-12 enrollment at 200; Activity Bus breakdown; 2016 Home Coming/ coronation date; reclassification to 7-12 , changes to 8th grade graduation; announced January Students of the Month; summer school grades 7-8; Advanced Placement Classes vs Dual Credit Classes; 7.5 period day; Science Lab updates; and DPI/Homeland Security Risk Assessment.

C. Superintendent: Dual Credit requires a Master’s Degree to teach; Student lead Parent/ Teacher Conferences; 20152017 DPI budget projections; funding status; thanks to Mr. Senn and Bob Simonson for actions taken when Activity Bus broke down; and options for Activity Bus repair.

Old Business: A. Approve 20162017 School Calendar: discussion was held. Peterson moved seconded by Fischer to approve the 2016-2017 School Calendar as presented. All yes, motion carried.

Holder entered meeting.

B. Summer Building Projects: discussion was held. Peterson moved seconded by Holder to accept Fisher Tracks bid proposal dated January 11th, 2016 for the track & field refurbishment project ($648,655.00/ plus 10% incidental costs). On a roll call vote, all yes motion carried.

C. Superintendent/Business Managers Positions: discussion was held, no motions were made.

New Business: A. Approve Letters of Resignation: Pamela Nagel’s letter of resignation was read. Fischer moved seconded

by Holder to accept Pamela Nagel’s letter of resignation upon the conclusion of the 2015-16 school year. All yes, motion carried. Laurie Jean Braaten’s letter of resignation was read. Peterson moved seconded by Homelvig to accept Laurie Jean Braaten’s letter of resignation effective June 30th, 2016. All yes, motion carried. Emily Burke’s letter of resignation was read. Holder moved seconded by Fischer to accept Emily Burke’s letter of resignation upon the conclusion of the 201516 school year. All yes, motion carried. Marleen Smetana’s letter of resignation was read. Fischer moved seconded by Peterson to accept Marleen Smetana’s letter of resignation upon conclusion of the 2015-16 school year. All yes, motion carried.

Other Items/Committee Reports: A. RESP: Holder reported on

ATTENTION GOOSE HUNTERS The North Dakota Game and Fish Department announces the following summary of regulations from amendment number two of the 2015-2016 Small Game and Furbearer Proclamation.

2016 SPRING LIGHT GOOSE HUNTING SEASON

February 20 - May 15, 2016 — Statewide

• Resident hunters can hunt during this season using either 2015-2016 or 20162017 resident hunting licenses (fishing, hunting and furbearer certificate, small game license, general game and habitat license (or combination license)).

• Nonresident hunters can hunt during this season by purchasing a 2016 nonresident spring light goose season license ($50.00). This license enables nonresidents to hunt statewide for the entire season and does not affect their eligibility to purchase a regular nonresident waterfowl hunting license for the fall 2016 season.

• Required licenses may be purchased only through the Department's Bismarck office, through the Department's toll free phone licensing system (1-800-406-6409), or through the Department's website at gf.nd.gov.

• All 2016 Spring Light Goose Season hunters must register with the Harvest Information Program (HIP). Resident hunters with valid 2015-2016 licenses need only call 1-888-634-4798 to be HIP registered. HIP registration can be obtained with license purchases through the Department's Bismarck office, toll free phone licensing service, or website. HIP registration for this spring season will carry thru for fall hunting.

• The Federal Waterfowl Stamp is not required for this season.

• Only light geese may be taken. Light geese include snow geese, blue geese, and Ross's geese. They may be taken statewide from February 20 thru May 15, 2016.

• There will be no daily limit or possession limit on light geese during this season.

• Shooting hours will be from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.

• Electronic and recorded calls, as well as shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shells, may be used to take light geese during this season.

• All Waterfowl Rest Areas designated for 2015 are open during this season.

• Non-toxic shot is required for hunting light geese.

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Via the Internet Visit our website at gf.nd.gov Regular license fees apply with no service charge added.

You can instantly purchase your licenses — 24 hours a day — 7 days a week.

Visa, Discover and MasterCard accepted.

By Phone Simply call toll free 1-800-406-6409

Besides license fee, a service charge will be added. Service charge will vary depending on amount of transaction.

A complete proclamation along with amendments one and two that contain regulations for the 2016 Spring Light Goose Season are available from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, 100 North Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501-5095. (701) 328-6300.

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February 3rd RESP meeting, no motions were made.

B. School Leadership: Lecoe and Holder reported on the February 2nd SLC meeting, no motions were made.

C: Athletic Director Seasonal Report: Mr. Senn reported on participation in fall and winter sports and noncompetitive extra-curricular activities. NDHSAA 2017 guidelines for football divisions were discussed, no motions were made.

Committee Meetings: 2/2 SLC Holder; 2/3 RESP Dickinson Holder; 1/21 Building Peterson There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, March 14th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Rhame Campus Multipurpose Room.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 19th, 2016 Bowman County School #1 Board Report - For Newspaper BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ND,1,898.68; BOWMAN COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE, 18.00; BROOKLYN PUBLISHERS LLC, 120.25; CITY OF BOWMAN, 995.00; COMFORT INN, 400.00; CONSOLIDATED TELCOM,710.12; DAKOTA WESTERN INSURANCE, 337.00; DICKINSON PRESS, 32.00; EGAN, ERICK, 60.00; EXPRESSWAY INN, 351.80; FARMERS UNION OIL CO ,396.00; HETTINGER SCHOOL DISTRICT, 175.00; HOFMANN, TARA, 662.50; HORACE MANN COMPANIES, 1,157.03; NDAESP, 200.00; NEW SALEM HIGH SCHOOL, 150.00; NORTH DAKOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL, 42.75; NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION, 215.00; PETTY CASH, 71.43; VAN DAELE BUS SERVICE, 20,040.32; WCS TELCOM, 170.92: Checking Account Total: 28,203.80 4N6 FANATICS, 150.00; WRECKER SERVICE, 900.00; AMERICINN MOTEL & SUITES, 1,129.00; AT&T MOBILITY, 266.03; B.E. PUBLISHING, 860.85; BAYMONT INN & SUITES, 160.20; BEGGER, TYNEAL, 15.25; BIO CORPORATION, 160.63; BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS, 26.96; BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 25.00; BISMARCK TRIBUNE, 223.41; BOBCAT OF MANDAN, 636.91; BOWMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 410.00; BOWMAN ROTARY CLUB, 280.00; BRAATEN, LAURIE, 9.78; CENEX FLEET FUELING, 67.91; CITY OF RHAME, 153.50; COMFORT INN, 678.00; DAKOTA BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH, 2,800.00; DAKOTA DUST-TEX, 483.60; DAVIDSON, STUART, 130.00; DEMCO, 169.61; DULETSKI, MARY, 91.34; FARMERS UNION OIL, 2,120.02; FISCHER, MARCUS, 52.50; FISCHER, MARY, 161.00; FRONTIER TRAVEL CENTER, 11.39; HARLOW’S SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, 583.35; HOMELVIG, BLAINE, 49.00; J.W.PEPPER & SON,

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246.45; JP FRAME SHOP, 156.57, LECOE, TRACY, 100.27; MARTIAN, CHARMAINE, 32.75; MENARD’S BISMARCK, 73.64; MIDWEST INVESTIGATION & SECURITY, 39,803.00; MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES, 11,455.63; MOSER, ANGELA, 98.28; NASCO FORT ATKINSON, 678.40; NEFF COMPANY, 1,560.71; NELSON INTERNATIONAL, 73.09; NEOPOST USA, 54.50; NETWORK SERVICES, 1,142.50; NEWBY’S ACE HARDWARE, 92.02; NOHAVA, ABBY, 28.08; OFFICEMAX CONTRACT, 1,101.54; PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING, 141.14; POPP BINDING & LAMINATING, 235.15; RAMKOTA HOTEL, 240.30; ROUGHRIDER EDUCATION SERVICES, 800.00; SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUBS, 37.00; SCHOOL SPECIALTY, 48.70; SIMONSON, ROBERT, 115.50; SNAVELY, MARIE, 14.04; SOUTH HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL, 125.00; SOUTHWEST BUSINESS MACHINES, 236.01; SPERLE, MACKENZIE, 828.82; STEIN’S, 2,307.39; SW AUTO SUPPLY, 10.79; SWANSON, SANTHA, 112.32; THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORP, 432.59; T I G E R ELECTRIC, 7,798.29; TRAINING ROOM, 333.92; WASKIEWICZ, JASON, 23.96; WEST PLAINS IMPLEMENT, 334.02; WESTERN STATES FIRE PROTECTION, 350.00; WOODLEY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY, 22.99 Checking Account Total:84,050.60 AMAZON MARKETPLACE, 21.85; APPLEONLINE STORE, 676.28; C2G,47.54; CENEX, 59.69; DON’S MOTEL, 57.00; EXXON, 31.50; FULL COMPASS, 38.25; NCS PEARSON, 102.80; SUPER PUMPER, 62.50; TRACKWRESTLING,77.25: Checking Account Total:1,174.66 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 19th OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on February 2, 2016, with the following present: Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel and Ken Steiner. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. Pine Abrahamson was absent.

Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Steiner

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The following vouchers were approved by a motion made by Bowman, with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously 5602-5661 January Payroll $159,352.73; 24183-24196 Social Welfare $8,264.68; 24197 Advanced Business Methods $664.27; 24198 ASC Construction $133.53; 24199 Bowman County Dev. Corporation $29,250.00; 24200 Bowman County Fair Association $13,572.00; 24201 Bowman County Treasurer $53.46; 24201 Bowman County Treasurer $1,653.10; 24202 Beylund Trucking $2,378.30; 24203 Andrea Bowman $177.18; 24204 Brosz Engineering $4,355.00; 24205 Bowman Sales & Service $1,154.02; 24206 Butler Machinery $2,685.48; 24207 Country Media $52.65; 24208 Comfort Suites $160.00; 24209 Dacotah Paper $1,429.16; 24210 Dakota West RC&D $350.00; 24211 Diamond H Service $977.90; 24212 Dakota Prairie Helping Hands $3,000.00; 24213 Dakota Western Insurance $680.00; 24214 Empowering Leaders $250.00; 24215 Farmer’s Union Oil Company $3,912.60; 24216 G&G Garbage $1,534.33; 24217 Bruce Halleen $100.00; 24218 HR Collaborative $200.00; 24219 Jim’s Repair $153.95; 24220 John Deere Financial $3,192.36; 24221 Kohler Communications $242.85; 24222 Lawson Products $817.32; 24223 Amy Lick $252.46; 24224 MCI $63.07; 24225 Anita McLaughlin $70.00; 24226 MDU $2,943.32; 24227 Kevin Miller Construction $2,341.10; 24228 ND Association of Counties $400.00; 24229 NDAWN Center $500.00; 24230 ND Clerk’s Association $60.00; 24231 NDSU $64.00; 24232 ND County Treasurer’s Association $200.00; 24233 Newby’s Ace Hardware $713.34; 24234 Paystubz $252.00; 24235 Peters Trucking $2,267.60; 24236 Pioneer Trails Regional Museum $1,862.79; 24237 Steph Pretzer $177.70; 24238 Randy’s Welding $2,542.67; 24239 Ray’s Repair $159.30; 24240 Respond Systems $103.79; 24241 Southwest Healthcare Services $25.00; 24242 Sunrise Youth Bureau $5,500.00; 24243 Visa $886.78; 24244 Wilson Construction $7,113.60 Bowman County State’s Attorney, Stephanie Pretzer, joined

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2016 The Meeting of the Southwestern District Board of Health will be held Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 3:30 in Armstrong #1 Room at Elks in Dickinson, ND.

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the meeting at 10:00 AM. Also present: Bowman County Deputy Auditor, Mindy Schumacher, Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Neil Hofland and foreman, Nathan Miller. Discussion was held on the employee policy manual and the hours worked by the road department employees.

Brackel made a motion to conduct a bid opening on March 16, 2016 at 1:15 PM for the projects encompassed in the Multiple Road Project specifications, with Bowman seconding the motion.

A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Discussion was held on weight restrictions while traveling on county roads. Effective February 8, 2016, the following weight restrictions of 14,000 pounds per axle, 105,000 pounds gross weight will be enforced.

Steiner made a motion to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Rhame, outlining their responsibility for the costs associated with the Asphalt Overlay Project, in the City of Rhame. Brackel seconded the

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motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.

Motion carried.

Bowman made a motion to approve the fencing contract with Fox Hill Fencing, for a period of one year, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Steiner made a motion to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Bowman and Slope County outlining their responsibility for the costs associated with the City of Bowman 11th Street Asphalt Overlay Projects and the Camp Crook Road Asphalt Overlay Project to be completed by Slope County, with each entity paying all costs associated with their projects. Bowman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on the 2015 Road and Bridge budget shortages. The shortage occurred due to the costs of construction, gravel, engineering and fencing for the Sunset Butte Road project, which was not included in

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the 2015 Budget. Surge Funding was secured from the State of North Dakota for the project.

Brackel made a motion to approve the shortage due to the Surge Funding that was not anticipated, with Steiner seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Steiner made a motion to approve the January 19, 2016 minutes, with Bowman seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Discussion was held on the FEMA Floodplain Management Ordinance.

Bowman County Zoning Director, Rory Teigen, is working on the plan and will present once completed.

Bowman made a motion to approve the duties of the Emergency Management and the following as primary volunteers: Tiffany Kees, Bruce Halleen and Darrell West, and Jerry Janikowski, Medora Stevenson and Tad Lewton, as alternate volunteer personnel.

Steiner seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was

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carried unanimously.

Brackel made a motion to approve the following members to the Bowman County Soils Committee, Tim Layden and Grant Paulson, one year terms, Tom Fish and Ernest Schober, for two year terms and Wes Miller and Mike Sondeland, to three year terms. Bowman seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman County Fair Association, President, Darwin Wilke, met to request funding for a new sound system for the 4-Seasons Pavilion. The fair board received donations of $2,500 each, from the 4-Seasons committee and the Bowman County Tax and Tourism committee, with a shortfall of $3,000 remaining.

Brackel made a motion to approve $2,000 from State Revenue Sharing, with Bowman seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Dale Leivestad and Julia Kendall met to inquire if the commissioners have questions or concerns

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of the recent application submitted by Little Missouri Special, Inc., for potential changes to the solid waste management facility located south of Marmarth. A public hearing will be held at the courthouse on February 9, 2016 at 7:00 PM for public comments.

Bowman County State’s Attorney, Stephanie Pretzer, met to inform the commission that her office assistant resigned. Brackel made a motion to extend the employment length for her temporary employee to April 1st to allow ample time to advertise and hire a new assistant.

Steiner seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Steiner made a motion to sell ten cement bridge planks to Slope Electric Cooperative, at $500.00 each, with Bowman seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Steiner made a motion to freeze the balance in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) account and reject funding requests, unless

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Once the fund balance reaches four million dollars, the freeze will be lifted. Brackel seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.

Motion carried.

Bowman made a motion to rescind the motion relating to the appointment of the county library board members, Pine Abrahamson and Bryce Martin, which was approved at the January 19, 2016 meeting, to research the requirements of North Dakota Century Code 40-38-03. Brackel seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

With no further business to discuss, Bowman made a motion at to adjourn the meeting at 2:30 PM with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

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

Posting Date February 15, 2016

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SPORTS n Bowman 61, Mandaree 53

Bowman boys show strength on court

By COLE BENZ

For The Pioneer The Mandaree Warriors came to play against Bowman last week fresh off a big win against Beach — beating the Buccaneers by 30 points on Feb. 5.

The Bowman County Bulldogs had been licking their wounds after a close loss to Richardton-Taylor the same night.

But the Dogs were resilient as they held on for a 6153 victory against Mandaree at home Feb. 12.

Bowman County came out with energy and put up 16 points in the first quarter, thanks in part to 6-point scoring effort from sophomore Dylan Scott.

Scott would finish with a team high of 20 points.

Mandaree did what they could to contain the Bulldogs. They put on the fullcourt press practically from tip-off, and wouldn’t relax their defense for the entire contest. But their defensive prowess was wasted by missed shots from the field.

Mandaree had a good presence at the post, and an athletic guard in freshman Jesse Chase, but they couldn’t pull down the offensive boards for second-chance scoring that could have kept this contest closer. Chase would get hot in the second quarter, scoring nine points for his team. But the Bulldogs entered the halftime break leading 36-22.

The Warriors gained a lit-

Dylan Scott gets some air. (Photo by Jason Waskiewicz/ Pioneer)

Alex Bartholomay makes a jump shot. (Photo by Jason Waskiewicz/Pioneer) tle ground in the third quarter after scoring 10 points,

and holding Bowman County to their first single-digit

quarter, allowing only eight points from the Bulldogs.

Mandaree freshman guard Ashton Grady led the Warrior comeback with a 9-point scoring effort in the fourth quarter. Senior Chance Lone Bear had four points and sophomores Austin Lone Bear, Manual Lucio, along with Chase, each scored two points to help in the effort.

The Bulldogs carried a 12-point lead into the fourth quarter against the Warriors but a late-game push by the boys from Mandaree cut the lead to just four points with only a couple minutes left.

A big performance by senior Alex Bartholomay

in that final quarter kept the Bulldogs in it when the Warriors were making their comeback.

Bartholomay scored eight points.

Bowman County capped of the evening by securing a victory before the weekend, bringing their record to 8-8.

Leading the way for Mandaree was Chase with 19 points, followed by Grady with 13.

Following Scott’s 20-point effort was sophomore Andrew Miller with 15 for Bowman County.

Bartholomay was third in scoring with 13.

Night Hawks send 11 wrestlers to state

By SHELDON CHRISTENSON

finishing in the top four of their weight class.

They were Carlos Martinez who finished second at 120, Braden Kline second at 126, Cale Schalesky third at 132, Ethan Anderson third at 160, Isaac Anderson second at 170 and Jacob Schalesky second at 195.

Two matches that were very interesting were the Carlos Martinez/Jeremy Leintz of Beulah-Hazen and the Logan Lachowitzer/ Kyle Cook of Watford City matches. Leintz has beat Martinez the past two times they have met by scores of 9-1 and 7-1.

For The Pioneer After winning the Region 4 dual tourney last week at Killdeer, the Night Hawks duplicated their effort by winning the individual Region 4 tourney at Watford City on Feb. 13.

The Night Hawks crowned five champions with Mason DeFoe at 106, Kyle Burwick at 113 pounds, Alec Andress at 145 Logan Lachowitzer at 152 and Colbey Steeke at 220.

Six others qualified for state by

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Featured Job of the Week: Respiratory Therapist Seeking a Respiratory Therapist to work up to 36 hours per week at our Critical-Access Hospital. This position provides Respiratory Therapy services as well as Cardiac Rehab and Pulmonary Rehab services for our clinic patients, hospital inpatients and hospital outpatients. In addition, the Respiratory Therapist will assist with providing home oxygen and nebulizer services to our patients.

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But Martinez gave him a run for his money and only lost 6-5 in the championship match. Leintz is currently the No. 2 seeded wrestler at 120 for the state tourney. Martinez is seeded No. 8.

Cook had defeated Lochowitzer by fall and 6-4 in their last two meetings. Lachowitzer completely dominated this time by a 19-5 decision.

Night Hawks Head Coach Randy Burwick was named Region 4 Coach of the Year. Steeke and Killdeer’s Derek Tabor shared the senior athlete of the year award.

Tabor placed first at 170 pounds.

Celebrity Waiter Dinner

Southwest Healthcare Services will be hosting the 7th Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner and Auction on March 5, 2016 at the Four Season’s Pavilion.

Social Hour 5:00 pm Dinner 6:00 pm Auction 7:30 pm BW Entertainment 9:00 pm Celebrity Waiter is not by invitation only, Southwest Healthcare Services welcomes all who are interested in this unique fun filled event. For more information on hosting a table please contact Jen Jahner at 523-7848 or to purchase a ticket please contact Laura Wallman at 523-3214.

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Examining the roster The Vikings Vine By JORDAN WRIGHT For the Pioneer

Now that the Super Bowl is over, it’s time to turn our attention back to the Vikings. After winning the NFC North title after an 11-5 season, the Vikings were a few plays away from advancing to the second round of the playoffs.

Although the season was cut short, the Vikings still exceeded expectations and will be back in 2016 looking to take the next step.

For the next six weeks, I will be looking back at the roster, examining the positions to find weaknesses as well as strengths.

Quarterbacks An NFL team is only as good as their quarterback.

While that adage isn’t always correct, it’s safe to say that if you have a good quarterback and at least an average supporting cast, you have the makings of a good team. Taking a look at the tape, it is clear the Vikings are in good hands (or rather, gloves) with Bridgewater.

Teddy Bridgewater played 1,069 out of a possible 1,097 (97 percent) offensive snaps in 2015, finishing the year with 3,231 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.

Teddy also had 192 yards on the ground and 3 rushing touchdowns. Bridgewater finished the season as Pro Football Focus’ 13th rated quarterback.

He showed tremendous growth when comparing his rookie year to his sophomore campaign. His ability to throw with accuracy, touch and anticipation far outweighs whatever slight he might have in the arm strength department. Not to mention, he is only 23 years old.

Bridgewater is under contract through the next two seasons and the Vikings will have a fifth year option for the 2018 season. With one

Pro Bowl under his belt, and another year in Norv Turner’s offense, it’s easy to imagine Teddy continuing to progress and being rewarded with a healthy contract extension in the future.

Shaun Hill only saw the field 28 times in the 2015 season, but his real value is behind the scenes. Hill is a great mentor to Teddy, and is still under contract through the 2016 season.

Taylor Heinike is under contract through the 2017 NFL season, but at this point he is just a developmental project. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Vikings bring in competition for Heinike this offseason, either by using a late draft pick or signing a young quarterback in free agency.

Running Backs Adrian Peterson led the NFL with 1,485 yards on 327 carries (4.5 yards per carry) while also chipping in 11 touchdowns. Peterson has shown that he still has what it takes to dominate the NFL, although he turns 31 in March. However, even though he led the league in yards, he was only PFF’s 37th ranked running back, thanks in large part to his horrible pass blocking.

Peterson is under contract for two more seasons.

This year, his cap hit will be a manageable $11 million, but that number raises to $18 million in 2017, which is a lot to pay for a running back nearing the end of his career, even if that player is one of the best to ever play the position.

Jerick McKinnon only received 52 carries, but still managed to turn those carries into 271 yards (5.2 ypc) and two touchdowns.

McKinnon has proven to be an exceptional change of pace back, able to get yards on the ground or catch passes out of the backfield.

Jerick is under contract for two more seasons.

Matt Asiata carried the ball 29 times for 112 yards (3.9 ypc). Asiata is a free agent this season, and while there is a chance the Vikings bring him back on a cheap contract, my impression is that the Vikings will look to bring in his replacement through the draft.

Bulldogs qualify 9 wrestlers to state tournament

The Bowman County High School Wrestling Team rests comfortably inside a heated bus as they head down Main Street for an impromptu parade, escorted by Bowman police and fire department on Wednesday, prior to heading to Fargo for the state wrestling tournament. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

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in Fargo.

Stats: 106 - DJ Martian (33-17) placed 3rd.

Quarterfinal - DJ won by fall over Ean Larsen (Killdeer ) in 1:27 Semifinal – DJ lost to Mason Defoe (Hettinger/Scranton) won by major decision 8-0.

Cons. Semi - DJ won by fall over Brenden Kerzmann (New Town/Parshall) in 2:03.

3rd Place Match - DJ Martian won by medical forfeit over Tayt Wolding (New Salem-Almont) 113 - Alex Madrigal (34-15) placed 3rd Quarterfinal - Alex received a bye Semifinal – Alex lost to Chauncey Dittus (New Salem-Almont) by a 12-5 decision.

Cons. Semi - Alex received a bye.

3rd Place Match - Alex won by major decision over Braedon Gumke (Watford City) 13-5 120 - Tysen Mattern (25-22) placed 6th Quarterfinal – Tyson fell to CJ Thacker (Watford City) 30-24 in 2:51.

Cons. Round 1 - Tysen Mattern received a bye.

Cons. Semi – Tyson fell to Josh Irwin (New Salem-Almont) in :57.

5th Place Match – Tyson fell to Dylan Tabor (Killdeer ) in 1:35.

126 - Cole Schmalz (20-28) placed 4th Quarterfinal - Cole won by 9-6 decision over Tyler Selzler (New SalemAlmont).

Semifinal – Cole fell to Dakota Garmann (Watford City) in 1:24.

Cons. Semi - Cole won by fall over Levi Rychner (Killdeer ) in 1:47.

3rd Place Match – Cole fell to Ethan

DJ Martian performs well during individual placings. (Photo by Sarah Martian/Pioneer) Lagge (Beulah-Hazen) in 3:41 132 - Clayton Mattern (35-12) placed 1st Quarterfinal - Clay received a bye Semifinal – Clay won by fall over Shad Agard (Standing Rock Community High School) in 3:12 1st Place Match – Clay won by fall over Hunter Fritz (Beulah-Hazen) in 1:42.

138 - Jacob Ruggles (28-24) placed 1st Quarterfinal - Jacob received a bye.

Semifinal - Jacob won by major decision over Hunter Schwartzenberger (Watford City) 17-4.

1st Place Match - Jacob won by decision over Jacob Scheer (Beulah-Hazen) 4-0.

145 - Mathew Carlson (18-9) placed 3rd Quarterfinal - Mathew won by fall over Collin Mossett (New Town/Parshall) in 1:10.

Semifinal – Mathew lost to Alec An-

dress (Hettinger/Scranton) in a 12-8 decision.

Cons. Semi - Mathew received a bye.

3rd Place Match - Mathew won by a 5-0 decision over Joshua Snyder (Beulah-Hazen) 152 - Lane Jeffers (20-23) placed 4th Quarterfinal - Lane won by a 15-8 decision over Delany Lester (Standing Rock Community High School).

Semifinal – Lane fell to Kyle Cook (Watford City) in 3:11.

Cons. Semi - Lane won by fall over Lane Doll (New Salem-Almont) in 1:59.

3rd Place Match – Lane fell to Delany Lester (Standing Rock Community High School) in 2:55.

160 - Sterling Lee (35-15) placed 2nd.

Quarterfinal - Sterling received a bye.

Semifinal - Sterling Lee won by fall over Ethan Anderson (Hettinger/ Scranton) in Fall 5:20 1st Place Match – Sterling fell to Tyrel Mellmer (Beulah-Hazen) in 4:40.

170 - Nate Boehm (25-17) placed 5th.

Quarterfinal – Nate fell to Colby Mcgrath (New Salem-Almont) in 1:20.

Cons. Round 1 - Nate received a bye.

Cons. Semi – Nate fell to Damian Eslinger (Beulah-Hazen) in 4:31.

5th Place Match - Nate Boehm won by tech fall over Carlton Turnquist (Watford City) 19-3.

195 - Beau Jeffers (21-22) placed 3rd.

Quarterfinal - Beau received a bye.

Semifinal – Beau fell to Jacob Schalesky (Hettinger/Scranton) in 3:09.

Cons. Semi - Beau received a bye.

3rd Place Match - Beau won by fall over Rusty Ethridge (New Town/Parshall) in :45 (By Sarah Martian/Pioneer)

GAME AND FISH NEWS Midwinter waterfowl survey The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual midwinter waterfowl survey in early January indicated a record 222,890 Canada geese in the state.

Andy Dinges, migratory game bird biologist, said an estimated 109,820 Canada geese were observed on the Missouri River, and another 25,370 were scattered on Nelson Lake in Oliver County. Lake Sakakawea, which is typically iced-over in early January but had substantial open water during this year’s survey, had 87,395 geese on the lake itself. Dinges said after summarizing the numbers, an additional 15,440 mallards were tallied statewide.

“Little snow accumulation occurred up to the survey date and the availability of food should have been good,” Dinges said. “Overall, wintering conditions

were excellent.”

The first large waves of migrating waterfowl, according to Dinges, occurred during the first two weeks in November. Cold conditions during the third week of November pushed many waterfowl through the state.

“After that short cold spell, moderate temperatures, with little snow accumulation, allowed birds to remain in the state on the Missouri River System up until the survey date, and on a few larger wetlands in the northwest and south central portions of the state until mid-December,” he said.

NASP tourney returns to Minot North Dakota’s National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament is March 18-19 at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot.

In 2015, the tournament featured a record 530-plus student archers. Jeff Long, NASP state coordinator for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said the event continues to grow and he expects last year’s attendance tally to be easily eclipsed.

“More and more schools are being added to the NASP program every year,” Long said. “As more kids come to the event in Minot and see the excellent venue, experience the excitement and get a taste for how much fun it is, it’s easy to see why this is growing.”

Winning state tournament teams and the top 10 individual winners qualify for the national tournament in Louisville, Kentucky. Of the many North Dakota student archers who competed in Kentucky in 2015, Spencer Brockman of North Sargent High School had the highest (fifth-place) finish.

Brockman, a senior, will be in Minot in March to defend his state title.

Long said only schools offering NASP lessons during school hours as part of

their standard curriculum are eligible to participate in the state tournament.

Schools that don’t meet this requirement are encouraged to contact Long to get the program started.

The list of North Dakota schools involved in NASP can be found on the Game and Fish Department’s website at gf.nd.gov.

Schools enter teams and individuals in the following grade level divisions: elementary (4-5), middle (6-8), and high school (912). Teams must have 12-24 members, with a minimum of four from each gender.

If smaller schools wish to form a team, archers may participate up one grade division for team competition, but they would compete individually in their appropriate age category.

Recognition is given to the top placing team in each division, the top five males and females in each division, and the top scoring male and female regardless of division. For the first time, Long said college scholarships will be awarded to some of the top

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Scholarships are provided through money raised by the North Dakota Youth Archery Advisory Council, with matching funds from NASP. For more information

regarding the tournament, schools should contact Long by email at ndgf@ nd.gov, or call 701-3286615. To learn more, visit the Game and Fish website at gf.nd.gov.

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MANIACAL4, a force to be reckoned with Quartet to offer local, live show An internationally acclaimed group, THE MANIACAL4 (M4), will be featured at the third live concert of the Dakota Concert Association’s (DCA) 2015-2016 season. Scheduled for 7:30 p.m. March 5, at the Hettinger Lutheran Church in Hettinger, this trombone quartet tells “one unified, inspiring musical story after another.”

M4 has performed on three continents, entertaining audiences with pieces from a wide range of styles and time periods such as classical, jazz, Latin, and light rock. M4 performs everything from Bach, Beethoven and Mozart to Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman,” Fillmore’s “Lassus Trombone,” and Debussy’s “Girl With the Flaxen Hair.”

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