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An artist's rendering of the future Southwest Healthcare Services hospital and long-term care.

Hospital project to start 'mobilization' in April

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net

(ABOVE) Local bar and restaurant owners Jamie Svihovec, owner of Has Beens, Kara Longland, owner of Uptown Bar and Grill, and Rebecca and Joe Cummins of Windy's Bar and Pizza listen as Bowman City Planning and Zoning Administrator Cheryl Ryan speaks to the Bowman City Board of Commissioners Tuesday. (Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer)

"When we actually start protecting uses in one category at the expense of uses in the same category, I think that’s a really strong manipulation of the market."

Local bar owners voice concern over possible city liquor license ordinance change interest in obtaining a liquor license, the Pioneer Editor most recent of which bmartin@countrymedia.net was Farmers Union Oil Co. in Bowman.

Several owners of After hearing teslocal alcohol-serving timony from several establishments voiced business owners and their concerns dur- the commissioners, ing a city meeting this Joe Liegl, general manweek to discuss the ager of Farmers Union city of Bowman’s li- Oil Co., withdrew his quor license ordinance request for a license to as the city has reached sell off-sale alcohol. its capped amount of Bowman’s current available licenses. liquor ordinance alThe issue discussed lows for a total of eight at Tuesday’s regular licenses — five full limeeting of the Bow- censes for establishman City Board of ments to serve and sell Commissioners arose beer, wine and liquor; as multiple establish- two for off-sale beer ments recently showed and wine and one for

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on-sale beer and wine.

Each of those licenses is currently in use; no more are available. Though, the city commission has the authority to amend its current ordinance to allow for additional licenses.

Following last year’s request by Bowman Lodge for a liquor license — a full license wasn’t available so the lodge accepted a beerand wine-only license — Bowman City Commission President Lyn James said it could

-Cheryl Ryan, Bowman City Planning and Zoning Administrator

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It’s been a relatively quiet winter for Southwest Health Care Services while the Bowman health care provider solidifies its plans for the long-awaited, large-scale renovation of its facilities.

SWHC staff, managers and board members were given an update this week on the progress of the plans, which include the relocation of the existing hospital to the long-term care site and the construction of a larger, all-encompassing facility.

Casey Jackson, general contactor and senior design phase manager from Mortenson Construction, told the Pioneer on Tuesday that the hospital’s site plans were still pending approval by the North Dakota Department of Health. Those plans, which began in 2011, were submitted last October but have been delayed due to the department’s lack of staffing and large workload.

“Things have gotten a little bit better since last summer, but not a great deal,” Jackson said. “(The Department of Health) is still very stressed with resources and capacity with other projects that they are reviewing.”

The department, however, did indicate that it is currently reviewing SWHC’s plans. Though, the timeline for their approval is not certain.

To avoid a delay of the construction’s start date, Jackson said they are presently working on a strategy with the state to work through a “stage permitting process that will hopefully facilitate an on-time construction start and mitigate some of the impact they may have on the construction timeline.”

Jackson said SWHC is still anticipating mobilization of crews in the first couple weeks of April. The project’s bid process will end in the next few weeks.

“Like most other projects in western North Dakota, we’re anticipating we’ll have some pressures on the budget,” Jackson said. Those pressures, however, are being analyzed collectively between Blue Room Architecture and Design, Mortenson Construction and SWHC. Jackson said they identified a strategy to be able to identify each element of the

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County examining wetland mitigation at old airport

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Land currently occupied

by Bowman’s existing airport could further benefit the county as plans were discussed this week to transform the acreage into resourceful wetland areas.

The benefit of creating a “mitigation bank” was highlighted by the North Dakota Department of Transportation on Tuesday during the regular meeting of the Bowman County Board of Commissioners. Representatives from the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engi-

neers, Brosz Engineering, Bowman Airport Authority and the Bowman County Economic Development Corp. (BCDC) joined the meeting to provide their input on the issue.

A mitigation bank is an area of wetland that has been restored, established, enhanced or preserved to provide compensation —

or offset — for unavoidable impacts made to aquatic resources. To “mitigate” means to make less harsh or hostile.

Environmental mitigation is a part of a system established by government that involves allocating credits, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Cred-

its are given in situations where a natural resource is improved or preserved.

David Dewald of the NDDOT said Tuesday’s meeting broke new ground since the department had never previously entered into a mitigation plan with a county. The NDDOT typically makes such plans with landowners.

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Bulldogs suffer tough losses against rival

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The NDDOT segmented the state into five regional service areas, with a mitigation bank located in each except for the one that includes Bowman County, referred to by the NDDOT as the Southwest Slope area. The Southwest Slope area covers land

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NEWS BRIEFS Clendenen honored

by Thrivent Financial for outstanding performance Bryan Clendenen, FIC, CLTC,Bowman, a financial associate with Thrivent Financial, has qualified to attend the Summit Circle conference by providing outstanding financial guidance, solutions and service to members of the organization in 2014. Only 232 of Thrivent Financial’s 2,300 financial representatives qualified for this honor.

Clendenen is with Thrivent Financial’s Northland Regional Financial Office, serving members in Bowman and surrounding communities. Clendenen will be recognized by his peers from across the country at Thrivent Financial’s annual conference in Boston.

Clendenen has been with Thrivent Financial for 16 years. He has been recognized for his performance seven times.

Important crop insurance deadline approaches The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds farmers and ranchers that the final date to purchase or make changes to crop insurance on springplanted crops in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming is March 16. Farmers also need to notify their agent if they have planted winter wheat in a county with only spring wheat coverage by this date. Crop insurance provides protection against crop production losses due to natural perils such as drought, hail, and excessive moisture.

Decisions on new farm safety net options will need to be made before the March 16 sales closing date as well. Farmers will need to decide whether to elect Actual Production History (APH) Yield Exclusion, as well as the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) for the 2015 crop year by this date. These two options, provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill, are available for select crops in select counties. More information is available on the RMA Farm Bill web page.

“Farmers should contact their crop insurance agent for more information on crop insurance and the availability of these new options,” said Eric Bashore, Billings Regional Office director.

Additional Information is also located on the RMA website at www.rma.usda.gov.

Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at the RMA Agent Locator. Producers can use the RMA Cost Estimator to get a premium amount estimate of their insurance needs online.

UPCOMING EVENTS Feb. 22 FBLA/Bowman Lions Club/Dakota Community Bank & Trust Blankets and Brunch — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Scranton Community Center

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Feb. 25 Bowman County Development Corporation Annual Meeting — Noon at Bowman City Hall

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Feb. 28 Southwest Healthcare Services’ Celebrity Waiter Dinner — Begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Pavilion in Bowman Bowman Lutheran Church President’s Day Dinner — 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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March 1 Bethany Lutheran Annual Pancake Supper — Evening Worship Service at 4 p.m. Supper Served from 5 - 7 p.m.

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LIBRARY CORNER See what's new this month at the Bowman Regional Public Library

The Bowman Regional Library would like to extend a big thankyou to everyone who participated in the Writers Workshop and especially to Debra Marquart and the North Dakota Humanities Council for the opportunity to have it here in Bowman. The exchange of ideas through the written and spoken word has proven invaluable again.

We’d like to encourage everyone to keep reading, writing and sharing.

With Story Time back in full swing, we’ve had a busier month at the library. Please feel free to bring in your children—ages 3 to pre-kindergarten—at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays to enjoy a story and craft with children’s librarian Leah King. Studies show that children who participate in reading programs at a young age are more likely to develop lifelong reading habits. In addition, the benefits

of group activities like story time include increased social skills and greater impulse control.

This month’s book club selection is “Travels with Charley” by John Steinbeck. This book, written in 1962, presents a rich and moving account of Steinbeck’s journey through America with his standard poodle, Charley.

Copies are available at the library and the discussion will be held at 2 p.m. on Feb. 22. We’ll have refreshments and great conversation.

We’d like to thank everyone who has participated in our survey and encourage those who have not to fill one out, either online or here at the library. We will have it available until March 15.

Bowman Regional Public Library now has free downloadable music and movies. Library members

ORDINANCE » FROM PAGE 1 be useful to form a committee to study the city’s liquor license ordinance.

That committee, to be comprised of city commissioners, law enforcement and local business owners that already utilize a liquor license, would make recommendations to the city on how it could ultimately alter its ordinance to offer additional licenses.

Additional licenses could provide a climate to attract new businesses, but could come with a price for businesses in Bowman that have since established themselves in the community.

According to Teran Doerr, executive director of the Bowman County Development Corp., the growth occurring in Bowman could result in the need for additional liquor licenses, so the ordinance would need to be expanded.

As co-owner of Windy’s Bar and Pizza in Bowman, Joe Cummins explained his concerns to the commissioners about any expansion of the ordinance.

He also balked at the city’s lack of growth.

According to statistics Cummins researched from U.S. Census data, the population of Bowman has actually declined every year since 1910.

Jud Seaman, realtor at Key Realty in Bowman, agreed with the city’s lack of growth. He told commissioners that, while there is always talk of

growth in Bowman, he has yet to witness it.

“There’s very little growth here and nothing to drive that,” Seaman told commissioners.

Doerr, who was at the meeting to inquire if the commissioners were interested in moving forward with establishing a committee, said she researched several other North Dakota cities, both large and small, and found that liquor license ordinances across the state had little to no continuity.

Some cities do not limit the amount of licenses but set specific criteria to meet for those businesses desiring a license. Other cities based their amount of licenses on population and zoning. A few cities were found to have different restrictions for their liquor licenses.

The issue is one of governmental “manipulation of the market,” according to Bowman City Planning and Zoning Administrator Cheryl Ryan.

“I know I’m not going to be a very popular person in this room right now, but I get a little concerned because government is supposed to be the guardian of a level playing field,” she said. “When we start protecting some uses without the legislation behind us, that can be a problem.

“But when we actually start protecting uses in one category at the expense of uses in the same category, I think that’s a

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Just use your library card number and last name as your password to sign in and check things out. If you don’t have a library membership yet, stop in and a friendly librarian will get you signed up.

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really strong manipulation of the market.”

Ryan said it is not typical for a governing body to protect a small minority from other businesses that might be coming in. The current ordinance protected local businesses instead of protecting consumers, she said. Because of the ordinance’s restrictions, she said it effectively and unfairly limits competition for existing businesses that serve alcohol. It limits the total amount of licenses to eight and wouldn’t provide licenses to new businesses.

Doerr questioned why the city does not protect any other types of businesses from competition, so why “protect” those that serve or sell alcohol. But the issue of limiting the number of licenses was more of a safety concern rather than limiting the amount of competition between businesses.

An issue of legality also clouded the current city ordinance as the commissioners said they weren’t certain the current ordinance abided by North Dakota Century Code.

Before the city could move forward with any decision regarding the ordinance, James said the commission would need to meet with the city’s attorney, Steve Wild, to ensure the ordinance fully complied with the law.

Jack McDonald, an attorney at Wheeler Wolf Law Firm in Bismarck, told the Pioneer following the meeting that the city’s restriction of licenses beyond a total of eight was indeed legal.

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“By ordinance, all cities set the regulations on the number of various classes of liquor licenses. It is legal,” McDonald said.

Following discussion, the commissioners gave Doerr approval to establish a local committee to guide the city on its liquor license ordinance.

While Doerr made no direct recommendationpr to the commissioners onas how the ordinance shouldfu change, if at all, she indi- “ cated that Bowman couldth also join the likes of oth-sta er cities in the state thatJa established an upfront B charge for a business to se-SW cure a liquor license. Stateis law indicated that fees foroth liquor licenses could noter exceed $2,000, but an up-th front “investment” wouldfu not be restricted by thatru sta stipulation.

Doerr indicated that J Washburn has such afor charge of $25,000, paid tois the city before a businessvia could obtain a license, ac-vic cording to Doerr. Doerrinc said she would not rec-He ommend that large of anre gr amount.

Commissioner Chucklea Whitney said that amountnit T was “almost prohibitive.”

James indicated that ifan any such charge was ad-ed opted, the funds could bema put towards establishingob a ride-home service to fur-M ther protect the commu-at he nity.

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No bed head here Bowman native wins big at hair, makeup design show

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overall winner in that category. Judges from around the area involved with hair and makeup design commended Manolovits on the overall look of her creation — Fischer’s tall, coifed black hair, stringent dark makeup, drastic black outfit with a blue and purple multi-toned dress, and self-made branches of silver jutting out and above from her back.

Manolovits, daughter of Joan Woodley of Bowman, was named winner by a vote from all the schools’ students. She won a show ticket, hotel and airfare for the TIGI World Release 2015 in Las Vegas, a show featuring products by the self-described “professional brand for creative stylists.”

Josef’s School of Hair Design found some big talent when Kara Manolovits of Bowman applied to be part of its program.

Manolovits, 19, demonstrated her uniquely nuanced ability during the school’s Feb. 13 talentscouting program, “Like What You See?” held in Fargo. The event put the Bowman native’s distinguished work on display and attracted attention from many members of the hair design community.

Josef’s has three academies of hair design in the state, two in Fargo and one in Grand Forks. Of all the competitors from each of (RIGHT) Ashley Fischer of the school’s, Manolovits’s Bowman proudly displays the “Gothic Noir” creation, extensive work Kara Manolovits using fellow Bowman nadid to form her into "gothic tive Ashley Fischer as her chic." Manolovits won a trip to model, was named the Las Vegas for her design.

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a health care project,” he said.

Patients and residents at SWHC’s facilities would be maintained in a safeenvironment at all times, McLean indicated. Their intent would be to relocate those patients within the existing facility to an environment in which they’re comfortable.

While there are still a couple pieces of funding that SWHC is working on for equipment, most of the funding is in place, according to Hanson. The hospital’s fundraising campaign

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reached $3.7 million in community contributions at the time of last summer’s groundbreaking.

Today, it stands just shy of $4 million.

“(We’re) anxious to get going in the spring,” Hanson said.

The project is scheduled for completion next year.

“It has been a long pro-

cess and will continue to be, but September of 2016 doesn’t look so far away,” said Galen Strand, president of the SWHC Board of Directors.

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“We’ll have a shovel in the ground as soon as the state will allow us to,” Jackson said.

Becky Hanson, CEO of SWHC, said the hospital is “trying to keep up” with other health care providers around the region and that the project will “hopefully get us back in the running for a modernized, state-of-the-art facility.”

John McLean, architect for the project, said SWHC is attempting to maintain viable and essential services in the community, including employment.

He called Tuesday’s progress update for staff a great demonstration of leadership in the community.

The current hospital and clinic building, located on 6th Avenue in Bowman, is quickly fading into obsolescence, according to McLean. That puts SWHC at risk for licensure issues, he added. While other hospitals are planning replacements for their facilities built in the 1970s, SWHC is working with a facility built in the 1950s, Hanson added.

Plans are being discussed for that building’s

use once the project is completed, though nothing has been decided.

The first phase of the project is the renovation of the long-term care building, located on 2nd Avenue. The hospital facility’s co-location at that site and its expansion is planned for about 30 days after that.

The overall phasing of the project is about a seven-step process to maintain patient safety, according to McLean.

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O pinion LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

'Don't change the Pioneer (back)' As a long-time subscriber (1943 and before) our family has faithfully scoured the pages of both the Bowman County Pioneer and the Rhame Review as we have moved around the country.

I still consider the Pioneer as my 'hometown' newspaper and must commend your efforts to provide honest Local, State and National news in the weekly format. The Pioneer has followed our family from North Dakota to Boston, to Newfoundland, to Florida and Vermont before finally settling in Coeur d'alene, Idaho in 1969 to present.

For seven years, I worked part-time as a 'printer's devil' for the Velva Journal and the New Rockford Transcript. One of my many duties was to make the weekly press run, feeding single sheets of newsprint for the inside pages Thursday night and then the front pages as the weekly paper came out on Fridays. I applaud your present format and would suggest that the proportions most likely arise from the type of press and paper supply (e.g. Single sheet or roll). The dictates of your

production facilities are what makes the Pioneer available in its present form. I would truly hate to see any attacks on the Pioneer lead to any detrimental changes.

Despite 50 years as a surgeon, I still have printer's ink in my blood and under my nails. I believe that all those years of 'proof-reading' copy upside down and backwards has instilled an eagle eye for misspelled words and other foibles of journalism. Your paper is better edited, has fewer typo and syntax errors than many papers I have observed. The Pioneer's level of journalism is first-rate. Keep up the good work and keep those papers coming.

One last anecdote: Several years ago, when my mother was in-hospital recovering from Cancer Surgery, her brother, Paul DeBode, was visiting from Bowman. His comment shortly after entering her room was: "Minnie, are you done with the Pioneer yet?"

We still joke about that and carefully save our copy for other refugees from Bowman County.

Dr. Robert West Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

This & That By Josephine Kaczmarek

Last weekend Jeff Wanek, Mandan, spent time at home with Morris and Hazel.

We all had a real nice Valentine’s Day. Thelma Pladsen brought a tray with three big strawberries dipped in chocolate, Vicky brought a lemon bar, and little girls from the Methodist Sunday School brought a real pretty decorated sack with some goodies in there. We were surprised to see the Flower Nook bring a big basket of flowers to share with all of us. I had twelve in my vase. I don’t know what kind they were. Also, the gentlemen that helped bring the flowers were Will Charbonneau and he sang “You are My Sunshine”. What a nice thing to do for us here. Thank you so very much.

Others that brought little treats were Mary Dennis and Morris Wanek.

George and Marie Nelson from Scranton spent Tuesday afternoon visiting residents here and also stopped to see me.

Ruth Kline stopped to visit Doris Fischer. Mary Lou Hansey and her two puppies Muggsie and Toby stopped to see me, also Melody Pearson, Donna Henderson, Sasha Ruggles, and Nola Horvey and girls.

Pam and John Meier and Marlene Lutes came and spent Thursday afternoon with me. Pam brought a big balloon.

We played whist. They had to leave early as John had to drive the Scranton school bus.

On Valentine’s Day the kitchen also gave everyone a big strawberry-and I mean big with chocolate frosting. It was about half as big as my fist.

Also the Red Tie Men’s group got a nice breakfast. Vicky fixed it and they said that it was very good. Thanks Vicky Today, Monday the weather is “kicking up its heels,” it’s been snowing most of the morning.

Talked to Pam and she said “Oh no, the sun is really shining here (south of Scranton)”.

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Hat Tips By Dean Meyer

Hello, I have a new pup. I picked him up from a neighbor. The pup, only a few months old had worn out his welcome on the neighbors ranch. My dog, Vern Baker, may be getting old. If I carried a gun, he would not have to worry about aging, because if he’s not in the wrong place, he is running to beat hell to get there. But, alas, he is good with the kids, and waits patiently in the pickup for me if I get in a pinochle game. So I keep him around.

Puppies are a nuisance.

He chews up shoes, chases saddle horses, pees on the floor, and knocks our youngest grandson down. I had forgotten how patient one has to be to train a dog. Then I got to HAT TIPS is generously sponsored by the following businesses:

reminiscing about one of our old dogs.

His name was Ardly.

That is short for Canardly.

Canardly is short for Can Hardly. You can hardly tell what breed he is.

It’s a long story. Bob had a dog called J. Yeah, just J. J was a female border collie. And she could be one of the great dogs of all time. She ranched and roped and sorted cattle.

She could hold herd, sort pairs, and bring a dry cow out of the herd quietly.

When Bob roped, J loaded the chute, cleared the arena, and pulled the pin.

For you non ropers, pulling the pin lets the steer into the arena. J read brands and could count up to twenty-three. She was a heck of a dog.

Bob had been trying to get her bred to the top cattle dogs in the country for twelve years. Every time a neighboring rancher had a good male dog, Bob would haul J up. Nothing doing.

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N.D. Outdoors By Doug Leier

Most of my life I’ve been curious and inquisitive on how different factors influence what we do, where we go and how we spend our time and money outdoors.

So I’ll be very interested in the results of an ice fishing survey the North Dakota Game and Fish Department is conducting this winter.

While Game and Fish has completed a number of winter fishing creel surveys in the past, this one is a bit different in that it is not lake-specific, and it is looking at not only what anglers are catching and how long they are fishing, but also where they are coming from.

As gas prices spiked the

past five years I participated in many conversations about how anglers were still ice fishing, but some were limiting their trips.

That is, until there was news of a consistent hot bite which would entice anglers to drive a little farther and a little more often.

As quick as a bite can go from hot to cold, it seems like one of the literal “driving” factors for ice fishing – the price of gasoline – went from a hindrance to a help in the last several months.

That, plus easier access to lakes, plus good fish populations, has spurred what might be record high ice fishing activity this winter. So it’s a good winter to have a survey in progress.

“In the past, we’ve done lake specific surveys, but with this one we are concentrating on geographic areas,” said Scott Gangl, fisheries management section leader for Game and

some males that we used.

J was destined to die an old spinster. No offense intended. Bob supposed J had reached the end of her pup rearing days. Or, as they say, her reproductive clock was running out.

Then along came the poodle. From a neighboring development. He was a cool customer. All trimmed up. Black hat and black cuffs. And the cutest little black ball on the end of his tail. J had seen nothing like him in the Badlands ranches and rodeos she had been to.

Nothing like The Poodle had came through the vet clinic for rabies shots or neutering. She fell head over heels for him.

To make a long story short so it fits in the paper, I’ll cut right to the heart of this story. The dog heart. J had puppies.

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Fish. “Our guys will be hitting various small district lakes scattered throughout south central North Dakota, primarily in Logan, McIntosh and northern Kidder County, where you find clusters of lakes.”

Many of these waters are “newer” managed fisheries. Some are home to yellow perch, while others have blossoming walleye populations.

This region-specific creel survey is a joint effort between the department’s south central and southeastern fisheries districts, and will be ongoing as long as ice fishing activity continues.

“What we’re after is the size, catch rates, species and the quality of the fishing experience,” Gangl said. “Are anglers keeping medium-sized fish, small fish, only big fish, and what is their preference?”

Just as important as what anglers are harvesting is where anglers are coming from. “We want to

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all. Roe was named for the attending vet, who sat up for two days and nights with J. Shadow was named for being scared and stupid.

They gave us the runt.

We named him Ardly.

Cause, well, you know.

We had to take Shadow too. So Ardly wouldn’t be lonesome.

You would never believe it. Ardly was good.

Only three months old and worked cattle better than any dog we’d had since Lucky. He stops, goes, and minds you. He kept the heifers out of the way of the tractor and loaded the trucks or the chute. He killed rattlesnakes and went down in the holes after prairie dogs.

I was going to enter him in one of those big dog shows in New York. This may be my chance to go down in history. I would have taken the credit because I discovered this talented new breed. The Border Poodle!

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know how far they’ve traveled to get to a lake, and does the distance they’ve traveled influence the size of fish they are harvesting,” Gangl said.

Creel clerks are working mostly on weekends.

Anglers who agree to be interviewed will be asked a series of questions, and the clerks will measure harvested fish. Once the interview is completed, anglers will be given an orange card to complete when they quit fishing for the day.

Boxes will be placed at access points for anglers to quickly drop off their cards when leaving the lake. There is no need to stop at a box unless you are returning a card.

Few will argue the price of gas and the fishing action will both contribute to how far anglers travel and how often they go. As long as the ice stays safe, hard-water anglers will have reason to keep on searching for the hot bite.

OBITUARIES Ron Brentrup, 71

Brentrup

Ron L. Brentrup, 71, Bowman, N.D., died peacefully Sunday, Feb. 15 at his home in Bowman.

Mass of Christian Burial for Ron will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman. Fr. David Morman will officiate with burial to follow at a later date in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, N.D. There will be a Rosary and Scripture Service on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church.

Ron was born Aug. 24, 1943, the son of Hubert and Millie (Narum) Brentrup, of New England. Ron graduated in 1961 from St. Mary’s High School, New England. Upon graduation, he spent four years . in the U.S. Air Force. In 1968, he graduated from Dickinson State University with a Bachelor of Science be Degree in Chemistry. He taught in the schools of Halliday, Mandan, Bottineau and Bowman, spending most of his teaching car reer in Bowman. In 1972, he received a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from e the University of South he Dakota in Vermillion. He retired in 1998 and spent many winters traveling and until last year, worked seasonally for Brosz Engie neering of Bowman.

Ron was a science teachimer in Bowman for 24 years and their varsity football s coach for 17 years and head track coach for five years. d He was an avid golfer and sportsman. He shared s many interests with his e friends and family including hunting and fishing.

He truly loved the game of pinochle, a good joke, his brandy and sharing laughter and stories. He felt blessed to have made his home in Bowman and often said how much he enjoyed his friends and his community’s unique sense of humor. He had a vast memory for funny events v- and stories, knew how to deliver a punch line and e then laugh along. ze Ron golfed many courses throughout the nation and made a trip to the British Open and the birthplace of golf in Scotland. He played in many golf tournaments d and occasionally won. Ron d learned to measure, fit and assemble golf clubs which he did from “Ron’s Golf Shop” for several years.

Ron is survived by his three sisters Renee King, r Gillette, Wyo., Patricia (Mart) Cox, Billings,

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Mont., Cindy (Ed) Striebel, Black Hawk, S.D.; his four brothers, Rick (Linda) Brentrup, Littleton, Colo., Neil (Shirley) Brentrup, Dickinson, Barry Brentrup, New England, Greg Brentrup, Dickinson, and six nieces and ten nephews. He is also survived by his sweetheart, Charlotte Sadowsky, Terryville, Conn., and many wonderful friends including Barb Bickel, Rod Diede and Jack Ziemann.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Janice, and two brothers, Jerome and Paul, and a niece, Dakota Culkin.

Memorials suggested to the Bowman Dollars for Scholars.

George Farner, 79

He especially loved Disneyland, but mostly loved to see his family and friends having a good time together.

Since Janeane passed in 2009, George made his home in Boise with his daughter. He was involved in the local Elks club and his passion for digital photography allowed him the opportunity to photograph many events and joyous occasions.

George is preceded in death by his parents, Fannie and Arthur Farner; sisters, Mae Farner and Anne Farner Pembroke; and wife Janeane Faye Leighton Farner.

He is survived by daughter, Lisa (James) Benjamin of Boise; brother, Benjamin (Beverly) Farner of Detroit Lakes, Minn.;

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George Conrad Farner, 79, passed away in Boise, Idaho on Feb. 5 as a result of a heart attack.

George was born March 2, 1935 to Fannie and Arthur Farner of Bowman, N.D. He graduated high school in Bowman and then attended North Dakota State College of Science.

After meeting on a blind date arranged by mutual friends, he married Janeane Faye Leighton on Sept.

12, 1962. He was a loving and devoted husband to Janeane. They adopted their daughter Lisa Caryl in Billings, Mont., in 1968.

In 1970, George accepted a position at Goldstone Deep Space Tracking Station in Barstow, Calif., where he worked until his retirement in 2000. George was active in the First Congressional Church and acted as the audio/visual technician for many years. Later, he attended the United Methodist Church in Barstow and helped them with their website. He spent many years as an active member of Toastmasters.

George enjoyed assisting the Barstow Senior Center on Bingo nights.

George was known for his special, if peculiar, sense of humor. He was a lover of jazz music and a never-ending source of strange and interesting facts. He loved to travel.

sister, Nancy (Jim) Ballard of Lansing, Mich.; and Grandchildren, Adam Ringlstetter of Boise; Amanda (Jon) Schroeder of Waco, Texas; and Amy Ringlstetter of Boise and Step-Grandchildren, Jon (Jennifer) Benjamin, Joshua Benjamin, Jennifer (Pedro) Yanez, and Cody Benjamin, and four step-great grandchildren.

George requested that his body be donated to scientific research and his ashes be buried in Bowman with his wife. The service will take place in Bowman on July 27, 2015.

Bowman United United Methodist ■■Bowman Methodist Church Church Pastor Ron Ron Olson Pastor Olson (701) 523-5492 701-523-5492 www.bowmanumc.org www.bowmanumc.org Sunday Sunday schoolSchool for all Sunday --Adult Sunday ages 9 a.m.; Worship service 8:30 a.m.; Worship Service atat 10:10a.m. a.m.

9:30 Tuesday--Nursing Nursing Home Home at Tuesday at2:30 2:30 p.m. p.m.

Wednesday potluck; 7 p.m.

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Potluck; 7 study p.m.Bible Bible Study

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

Richard Wells, 64

Wells Richard “Rick” Ray Wells, son of John and Dorothy (Rook) Wells, was born Feb. 22, 1950 in Lemmon, S.D. He died Feb. 1, 2015 in Aurora, Colo. at the University Hospital following open-heart surgery.

■ Seventh Day Adventist Saturday 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church service

■ Mound Church North of Rhame Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service Weather permitting

■ Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Peterson 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship

Catholic Churches: ■ St. Charles - Bowman ■ St. Mary’s - Marmarth ■ St. Mel’s - Rhame Saturday Mass - 5 p.m. Marmarth; 7 p.m. Bowman Sunday Mass - 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 a.m. Bowman Weekday Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., Thur., Fri. Bowman - 10 a.m. Wed. Sunset Home

■ Bowman Assembly of God Pastor Ed Kvaale 523-5544 / bowmanag.org Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning worship

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Rick spent his early years in Lemmon with his family. He attended elementary and high school in Lemmon and graduated from Lemmon High in 1969.

He worked at various jobs for Great Plains Lumber Yard, Wolf’s Plumbing & Heating and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. He attended Northern State University for two years, then spent the next 15 years as a newspaper pressman in North Dakota and Montana. In 1971, Rick married Pat Lockert; to this union two children, Kristin and Marshall, were born. Rick moved to Ashland in 1985 where he worked as a bartender, then began work for St. Labre Indian School in their maintenance department where he was employed for nine years.

In November of 1997, he married Tara McCullough of Ashland. They resided in Ashland for a short time after their marriage, then moved to Fort Collins, Colo. While working as a facility maintenance supervisor for Colorado State University, Rick championed his wife’s nursing education and career and also provided enormous support for their niece and ward, Kimberly Miller.

“Uncle Rick” encouraged Kim’s involvement in Special Olympics Colorado and all her activities.

Rick was always doing something for others, all those in his life were touched with his kindness and generosity. Rick, with his wife and niece, returned to Montana in 2008 to be nearer to their families. There, Rick became a grocery store owner/operator and the in-store butcher of T&R Trading. When not running the store, he spent time, joyously, with his family.

Rick enjoyed family time, friends, sports of all kinds, cooking, collecting and reading newspapers, cooking journals and history books.

He touched the lives of all who were fortunate to meet him. None more than his great grandson, Taylan Bartlett and great granddaughter, Bailee Spang.

Rick is survived by his wife, Tara; parents, John & Dorothy Wells; brother Gary Wells (Theresa); sisters Linda Galusha (Dave) and Lorri Bauler; daughter Kristin Bartlett (Larry); son Marshall Wells (Ashley Swan); niece and ward Kimberly Miller; mother-in-law Mary Ann McCullough; sister-in-law Tami McCullough (Tim Hubbard); four grandchildren, Alicia, Kelsey, Dallen Bartlett and Mason Wells; two great-grandchildren,

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Taylan Bartlett and Bailee Spang. Also surviving are numerous extended family members, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by favored aunt, Marlys Rook Heinman, and Uncle Curtiss Wells (Delores), as well as his Rook and Wells grandparents.

Nyleen Zeller, 84

Zeller Nyleen June Zeller was born on June 7, 1930 in Elgin. She lived on a farm north of Carson. She attended a rural country school and graduated from Elgin High School in 1947.

Nyleen was united in marriage to Wilbert Fischer on June 3, 1947. They lived in the New Leipzig area where they farmed and ranched for a short time. In the early 1960’s, they purchased a farm south of Flasher which they operated until retiring in the late 1990’s and moving into Carson. Her

husband passed away in 2002 and Nyleen continued to live in her home.

She loved canning, baking and doing craft work.

She had a special gift and love for animals. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and served on the Carson Ambulance Squad for many years.

Nyleen passed away on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 at Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center in Elgin, ND. Survivors include her daughter Arleen “Tootie” Stilwell, Bowman, ND; granddaughter Brandy Stilwell, Bowman, ND; sisters-in-law, Viola Hauck and Elsie (Paul) Kelley, brothers-in-law, Ervin (Florence) Fischer, Herb (Judy) Fischer, and Art Fischer, numerous nieces and nephews, and very special friends, Marilyn & Roland Roth, Enid & Charlie Steinkuehler, Julie & Q.J. Armijo, Karen & Ron Bonogofsky, Dale Carmen & Ken Trauna. She was honored to be called “grandma” by Art, Brad, Chris and Dennis Bonogofosky; she is also survived by her Shih Tzu companion Laney.

Nyleen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wilbert in 2002, her sons Raymond in 2005 and & Daryl in 1984; and brothers, Darvin Zeller, Dennis & Emil Hauck and a sister, Donna Trehus.

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Bowman County High School Saturday, February 28, 2015 Events begins at 1:00 p.m.

Come view the engineering events of Bowman County and Scranton High School students.

Please attend and show your support for these scientists and be AMAZED at what they have accomplished.

■ Sacred Heart Catholic Church Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m.

Sunday Mass ■ Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ludlow, LCMC Sunday - Adult Bible Study at 3:45 p.m. and worship at 53 p.m., followed by potluck fellowship.

Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time ■ Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen 614 N. Earling Miles City, MT 59330 (406) 234-4572 www.breakforthbiblechurch. com Bible Study meets every Wednesday night at Bowman County Public Library from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Dakota Prairie Lutheran Parish: ■ Bowman Lutheran - Worship Worship Times a.m.

■ Bowman9:30 Lutheran - 9:30 a.m ■ Lebanon Lutheran of

■Amidon Lebanon- Lutheran a.m.

Worship 8- 11 a.m.

■■Bethany Lutheran - 9:30 am.

First Lutheran of Rhame ■ First Lutheran 11 a.m.

Worship 10:15- a.m.

■ Bethany Lutheran of Rhame ■ Scranton Lutheran Parish Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday, Feb.Charles 22 - 8 a.m., St. John’s Pastor Swanson

Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Worship Wednesday, Feb. Lutheran 25 - 4:30 p.m., ■ Scranton Pre-Confirmation, Peace; 5 p.m., Pastor Mary Peterson After-school program, Peace; 5:30 701-275-6977 p.m., Lenten Service, PeaceSt. Sunday, June 22 - 8 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 26 9:30 - 10 a.m.

Quilting John’s Worship; a.m., Peace Friday, Feb. 10:30 27 - 8 p.m., Peace Worship; a.m.,AA, Special Church Congregational Meeting, Peace Sunday, Feb. - 8 a.m., St. John’s Friday, June1 27 - 8 p.m., AA, Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Worship Peace Church

Sunday, June 29 - 8 a.m., St. John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Worship

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WETLAND » FROM PAGE 1 from Bowman County to McKenzie County and over to Sioux County.

Dewald told the commissioners that the department wanted a mitigation bank in each of the regions to mitigate impacts from road projects.

The NDDOT approached the county commissioners to gauge their interest in creating a wetland area on the northwest portion of the current airport’s land.

“Wetland acres, to me, you’ve got to have,” Commissioner Pine Abrahamson said.

Mitigation banking has a number of advantages, according to the EPA. It can reduce uncertainty over the mitigation’s success in offsetting impacts, apply extensive resources and expertise not always available, reduce permit processing times and provide more cost-effective compensatory mitigation opportunities.

Dewald indicated that 9.91 credits for the land’s mitigation could be awarded to the county if they are owners of the land, though that was a

preliminary estimate.

Bowman County currently has no banked credits.

Mitigation could be seen, however, as contributing to the increasing cost of land because some mitigation work requires that large amounts of land be purchased or put into conservation easements.

Mitigation can therefore compete with other rural land uses such as agriculture and residential development. This suggests that landowners must be alert to find the highest and best use for their properties given the potential market value that mitigation credits represent.

Last year, the BCDC asked commissioners if the county would be willing to purchase the entire airport land, located west of the city of Bowman.

That land could be used for industrial and commercial development.

While the commissioners did not make an official decision at that time, they agreed to have a feasibility study conducted for the land.

Teran Doerr, executive director of the BCDC, said Tuesday that a preliminary feasibility study was in progress.

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A view of the wetlands at the old Bowman Airport from the northside. (Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer)

Gary Brennan of Brosz Engineering Inc. in Bowman said during the meeting that he previously met with a representative from the Federal Aviation Authority, who gave a “verbal blessing” to allow the county’s purchase of the land. Though, a price has not yet been provided to the county.

Commissioner Lynn Brackel reiterated that the county hasn’t decided if it wants to purchase the land, but said that the county needs credits.

“It would be a good selling point to the public if

we got credits,” Brackel said about the county purchasing the airport land.

“We need credits just as much as (the NDDOT).”

Dewald indicated that the land, if purchased by the county, could also be sold to raise funds for improvement to the new airport, located east of the city of Bowman. If purchased, the county could also sell the wetlands.

Abrahamson indicated the possible interest of also forming a mitigation bank on an area of the airport’s land west of the existing hangars and to the

south of the runway. Doerr agreed that would be a promising spot; it could potentially mean more credits for the county.

Another benefit of the mitigation, indicated by the NDDOT, would be the amount of fill soil that would be removed from the site and available for use if an industrial park is constructed on the land.

“It seems like a winwin,” Dewald said.

The rain in Bowman County for the last three years has accumulated over other areas on the airport’s land; it could be

considered standing water and not necessarily wetlands.

To be classified as an official wetland requires certain specific characteristics. The land needs to have hydric soil, which is soil that is seasonally or permanently saturated by water. Such soil results in wetland vegetation. The area would also require anaerobic conditions, or conditions were oxygen is not present. Hydric soil leads to such conditions.

In that environment, which the NDDOT said is present on the northwest side of the airport, there are restrictive layers that prohibit water from being absorbed quickly. The oxygen-free conditions pull minerals from the soil and results in a rotten egg smell, which all culminate to produce hydric soil.

“You can’t dig a hole anywhere and call it a wetland,” said Toni Erhardt of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Dakota Regulatory Office.

Nelson indicated that more information regarding the additional site’s wetland eligibility would be known around the end of May. At that time, Doerr said the feasibility study could be complete.

NATIONAL FFA WEEK: FEB. 21-28

'MORE THAN JUST FARMING': Scranton, Bowman FFA grow future leaders

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net The heritage of the country’s largest student organization is being celebrated next week and both Bowman County chapters are getting in on the action.

The National FFA Organization, which was called Future Farmers of America until it was changed to reflect a changing society in 1988, is geared towards promoting the growth of today’s youth into agricultural leaders. It will commemorate its annual National FFA Week from Feb. 21 to 28, which is an opportunity for FFA members, alumni and sponsors to advocate for agricultural education and FFA. It’s a time to share with local, state and national audiences what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day.

“So many community members have been touched by FFA in their past,” said Mary Fischer, adviser for the Bowman County FFA chapter. “It’s such a strong organization

The Bowman County High School FFA Chapter poses for a group photo. (Courtesy Photo) and it’s impacted over 6 million members throughout the United States.”

Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. The weeklong tradition began in 1947 when the National FFA Board of Directors designated the

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week of George Washington’s birthday as National FFA Week in recognition of his legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. Today, FFA Week always runs Saturday to Saturday and encompasses Feb. 22, Washington’s birthday.

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The Scranton FFA chapter is turning its attention on helping others.

Colbey Steeke, vice president of the Scranton FFA chapter, said Scranton Public School is helping

spread the word of FFA by hosting events for a good cause. The FFA will hold a “Hat Day,” where students pay $1 to wear a hat during school. Money raised from that event will be donated to Jenna and Brent Mrnak family of Bowman whose newborn contracted meningitis and is under going treatment at a hospital in Fargo. The family continually makes trips back and forth and the expenses pile up.

The school is also doing a penny drive to benefit Pam Griffin of Scranton who was involved in a serious car accident in January.

“Everybody’s brining in their extra change and we’re filling up this jar around the community,” Steeke said. “That will kind of defray her medical expenses.”

The school is also doing a trivia contest where a question is given to students each day and the correct answer wins a prize.

But before Scranton’s FFA can celebrate the special week, many of its

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or At a meeting of the Bowman Community Chorus Scholby arship Committee funding from the generous free will ofin ferings from the Christmas 2014 concert were distributed he to music departments of the Bowman County High School, re Scranton High School and Harding County High School. or Three very generous donations from Continental Resources is and Slope Electric Cooperative with matching funds from oil Basin Electric Power Cooperative helped to make Northern ns. Ambassadors of Music students also received funding for nt, their upcoming trip to Europe this summer. For allowing us is to perform there for so many years the Bowman Lutheran est Church also received a donation and Bowman Dollars for re Scholars for their help every year with the lunches at the hat concerts also were included in the funding. be- The Bowman Community Chorus is again offering a muhe sic scholarship to a full time college student entering at least ns their sophomore year and enrolled in a musical program, oil either in performing arts or music education. Applicants gg should have a history of musical performance and commuate nity volunteerism. The applicant must be a graduate of Bowman County High School, Scranton High School or Harding ole County High School. This scholarship is offered annually if et- there are applicants and the amount could be up to $500 dt depending on funds available. It is a onetime award to the of recipient. Details of the college scholarship can be obtained ota by writing the Bowman Community Chorus at 14902 86th St. SW, or by calling 701-523-5426. Applications must be hat filled out and returned by March 15, 2015. d- Area businesses have been very supportive of the Chorus e’s for many years with the costs incurred each year and it is uld because of this support that the Chorus is able to promote nd music in the surrounding schools with these funding efforts. o- Thank you to all involved in giving back to the community ity in this manner.

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The Bowman County Education Association, with the help of the Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce, held its monthly Jean’s Day again on Dec. 26. The funds raised for December were donated to the Bowman Ambulance Squad, which services Bowman County and portions of Slope and Harding counties in South Dakota.

Bowman Ambulance has two fulltime EMTs and two contract paramedics. They also have 16 volunteers who are paramedics, EMTs, first responders and CPR drivers.

They are always looking for people interested in becoming certified as an EMT or EMR. The Bowman Ambulance squad is responsible for transferring patients, 911 calls and being present at community events. They provide CPR, first aid and AED and Safe Sitter training to the community.

For more information, contact the Bowman Ambulance garage at (701) 523-3218.

Jean’s Day monies are collected on the last Friday of each month and a different charity is donated to each month. The next charity is Bowman Area Dollars for Scholars.

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members are focused on the upcoming competition in Bowman, scheduled for this weekend at the Bowman County Fairgrounds, where there will be livestock and crop judging and agriculture sales.

“We try to be pretty competitive in that,” Steeke said.

Bowman County High School’s FFA chapter will focus on its deep-rooted heritage and the historical significance of FFA. “We talk about the history of FFA (and) talk about why it’s always this week in February because it always coincides with George Washington’s birthday,” Fischer said.

“In our opening ceremonies, the treasurer states that they try to keep our financial records just as George Washington kept his accounts carefully and accurately.”

Fischer said what distinguishes the high school’s

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Peggy Lindstrom, Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce, and Jolene Hendrickx, Bowman County Education Assoc., presents Darrell West and Emily Halleen, Bowman Ambulance, with a check from funds raised in December for Jean’s Day. The following businesses participated in December’s Jean’s Day: A2Z Printing, American Family Insurance, Dr. Bonnie Anderson, Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce, Bowman Chiropractic Clinic, PC, Bowman County Development Corp., Bowman Glass, Dakota Community Bank, Dakota West Credit Union, Dakota Western Bank, Dakota Western Insurance, Dale’s Clothing, The Finder/ Bowman County Pioneer, Flower Nook, Flowers & Cappuccino by Lasting Visions, High Plains Glass & Towing, Investment Centers of America Inc., Casey Hande, Morland Financial Services, Nodak Mutual Insurance, North Winds

Lodge, Pioneer Financial Center, Sandi Tivis, Bowman County Auditor, Southwest Abstract, Southwest Healthcare Services Long Term Care, Southwest Healthcare Services at Sunset Village, Southwest Healthcare Services Clinic, Southwest Healthcare Services Hospital, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Tri State Chiropractic Center, Wells Fargo Bank, Western Frontier Insurance, Tot Lot and West River Health ClinicBowman.

If your business is interested in participating in Jean’s Day, please contact the Chamber office (701) 523-5880 or chamber@ bowmannd.com.

The Scranton High School FFA Chapter collected over 1,000 pounds of food in November for the food pantry. (Courtesy Photo)

chapter is its heritage.

The Bowman County High School chapter was established in 1950 and since has been propelled by its history and heritage that keeps the chapter strong and always moving forward, according to

Fischer.

“A lot of my kids that I have in class now have grandparents that have been in the organization and I’ve had some kids even bring in their grandparents’ FFA jacket, which they can still legally wear,”

she said.

The chapter’s 30 students focus on the FFA’s mission statement, to develop premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

“Those three things are really the foundation of

the organization and it gives kids so much exposure and so much career readiness to explore new opportunities and new fields,” Fischer said.

The FFA changed their name more than two decades ago because the

country was changed and no longer primarily rooted in agriculture. Fischer said the average American is now four generations removed from agriculture.

The organization wanted to be known as a leadership organization with an emphasis on agriculture. “It’s not about just farming anymore, it’s about developing agricultural leaders to help take us into the future,” Fischer said.

North Dakota boasts the highest per capita membership in the United States, with 80 chapters in communities throughout the state. FFA students are future chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in numerous other careers.

Transferrable life skills are the basis for the agriculture education curriculum and therefore are not only instrumental in helping students develop their interests but their future careers.

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Looking For Junk Cars Will Buy: Junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701-928-0325.

Please leave a message. (TFN) Mineral and other oil/gas interests. send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (TFN)

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We are looking for a Drive Way Manager---knowledge of grain and elevators would be very helpful. You can apply in person or send information to Bowman Grain Inc –Box 91—Bowman ND 58623. Contact Robert White-701-523-3173.

E-mail is bowgrain@ndsupernet. com and jane@ndsupernet.com.

2/27 We are looking for a person to work in the driveway-fill feed orders- carry out feed bags-wait on customers.

Call Bowman Grain Inc 701-5233173 or stop in for application.

Can also send information to emails— bowgrain@ndsupernet.com----jane@ndsupernet.com----contact Robert White. 2/27 We are looking for someone who would like to make a difference in the lives of others!

This part time position will be responsible to transport the prepared meals from the Scranton Senior Center to the Reeder Senior Center. Delivery days are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from approximately 10:30 am -1:30 pm, excluding holidays.

Salary starts at $11/hour and you will be reimbursed mileage between the Scranton and Reeder meal sites.

A complimentary meal is provided.

You would prepare the Reeder dining room by setting the tables and making the coffee. After the meal is served, you would tidy the dining room, do the dishes and complete some light paperwork.

Training will be provided.

Call (701) 456-1818 for more information, e-mail lisav@eldercareregion8.org or fill out an application at Elder Care, 361 26th

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EOE 3/6 Are you looking for a great opportunity to work part-time?

Elder Care is seeking candidates interested in being a cook at the Scranton Meal Site.

3 mornings/week: NO weekends or holidays!

Duties include: all areas of food prep, packaging, and serving meals, stocking groceries and keeping kitchen area clean. Must have the ability to multitask & demonstrate confidentiality. Adherence to state and federal laws required.

Submit resume to Elder Care, 361 26th St. East, Dickinson, ND 58601. Call for an application (701) 456-1818 or e-mail lisav@ eldercareregion8.org EOE 3/6 Farm/Feedlot help wanted in Southwestern North Dakota. New House, competitive wages and benefits, health insurance. They may send resumes to 145 Signal Butte Road, Miles City, MT 59301 or fax to 406-234-2990.

statewide CLassifieds HELP WANTED FINLEY FARMERS GRAIN & ELEVATOR is currently accepting applications for its General Manager position.

FFGE is a very successful, full service, independent elevator located in Finley, ND. FFGE is a 110 shuttle facility located on the BNSF rail. Annual sales have been 125M170M consisting of 15M-17M of grain receipts, 4M-5M in chemical sales, 15,000 ton of fertilizer, 3M in seed sales and 1.5M gallons of refined fuels. FFGE also has a full agronomy center with custom application and a successful service station. This position requires an understanding of marketing, elevator operations, finance, communication, public relations and organization. The successful candidate will work extensively with a

Harding County School District has the following openings to be filled immediately:

▶Part time school bus route driver ▶Full and/or part time custodians Contact Ruth Krogh at 605-375-3241 for more information.

ACCOUNTANT WANTED

Innovative Energy Alliance located in Mandan, ND is seeking an Accountant I position to assist in accounting processes throughout all of their entities in the state. Duties to include - accounts payable/receivable and familiarity with completion of RUS forms along with other duties utilizing established and well-defined accounting principles. Applicants for this position must have a broad knowledge of accounting principles acquired through the completion of a BS in accounting, finance or another related field from an accredited college/university.

To complete an employment application please contact either dmeyhoff@3cconst.com or tbauer@iea.coop The position closes February 27, 2015.

Excellent Opportunities!!

Butler Machinery Company,

is a third generation family owned Caterpillar Dealer for North and South Dakota areas. The following opportunities are available at our Dickinson, ND Location.

Dickinson, ND Available Positions Sales Openings

Ag Equipment Salesperson

statewide CLassifieds ing opportunity, 60-80 hours/ week, $11-$15/hour, meal allowance, paid lodging & benefit package. RAW, Inc. in Cooperstown, ND – 888.700.0292 | www.rawapplicators.com | info@rawapplicators.com

THE JAMESTOWN SUN is seeking a full-time news reporter. Excellent wage and benefit package available.

Send (4) clips and resume to Kathy Steiner at ksteiner@ jamestownsun.com.

PEMBINA COUNTY IS hiring one full time Deputy. For more information regarding this position call 701-265-4122 or email tmeidinger@nd.gov or apply online www.pembinacountynd.gov PEMBINA COUNTY IS hiring one Corrections Officer.

For more information regarding this position call 701-2654122 or email tmeidinger@ nd.gov or apply online www. pembinacountynd.gov CCMH IS SEEKING experienced HR Officer. Minimum 3 yrs experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Experienced in benefits/compensation programs and Federal/State regulations. For more information call 701-256-6127 or visit www.cavaliercountyhospital. com EOE LIBRARY DIRECTOR: HARVEY (N.D.) Public Library.

Salary $30,000-35,000 DOE, benefits. Send resume and 3 references to: 120 W. 8th St., Harvey ND 58341.

HELP WANTED: Critical access hospital in Elgin, ND, is hiring FT and PT RNs ($2,000 bonus and $15,000 student loan repayment), FT/PT CNAs ($1,000 bonus), and casual RNS, LPNs and CNAs (additional pay available in lieu of benefits and those interested in traveling welcome to apply for direct hire). Relocation allowance available for FT/PT positions. Inexpensive housing and childcare nearby! Call Rynae at (701) 584-7247 or email rgolke@jmhcc.org.

CAVALIER COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL is seeking a Licensed Registered Dietitian to serve as the Clinical/ Food Service Dietitian for 1624 hrs per week. Experience preferred. For more information call 701-256-6208 or visit www.cavaliercountyhospital. com EOE SALES AGRONOMIST, CUSTOM Applicator, seasonal and fulltime Truck Driver, class A or B license, positions open at FU Oil, Kenmare, ND and Powers Lake, ND. Growing company with newer equipment and fertilizer plants. Excellent salary, 401K, BC\BS, vacation, acreage bonus. Call Scott, 701-848-6172. email: fuoilkenmare@hotmail.com SEASONAL HELP WANTED, head groundskeeper, Harvey, ND Country Club, experience preferred but not required.

Salary dependent on experience. Call Doug 701-3410369.

SHOP MANAGER (2nd SHIFT) Elite Waste Disposal (Jordan, MN) is hiring. Competitive salary and benefits.

Must have CDL/5+ years experience. Email resume to: joni@elitewastedisposal.com GET PAID BACK for your education! To learn more about the Access Your Future program and a great career as a Diesel Technician at RDO go to www.rdoequipment.com/ careers.

CENTRAL N.D. DIRT and field drain tile contractor seeking dependable individual. Full time employment. Must have good operator and mechanical skills. No long distance work.

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Service Openings

Ag Equipment Service Advisor Ag Equipment Service Tech Ag Equipment Field Service Tech Diesel Truck Shop Technician Heavy Equipment Service Tech Heavy Equipment Field Service Tech Yard Person Night Shift Techs

MECHANICS (1ST/2ND SHIFT) Elite Waste Disposal (Jordan, MN) needs Mechanics for maintenance/repairs on garbage/roll-off trucks. Competitive salary/benefits package. Email: joni@elitewastedisposal.com

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Parts Person - Experience Preferred but will train

Maintenance Openings Building Maintenance

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To find out more, full job descriptions and benefits information can be found on our website at www.butlermachinery.com/careers.

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All applications are taken online through this site.

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statewide CLassifieds seven person board and oversee approx. 28 employees.

Preferred Qualifications: 2-4 year degree in Agriculture, 3-5 years of GM experience. Interested applicants should respond by 2-23-15. Mail: FFGE Board, PO Box 477, Finley, ND 58230. Questions: ffgeboard@gmail.com

CLASS A OTR DRIVER WANTED. Reefer/drive in.

Home weekly. Starting .38 to .40/mile, DOE. Benefits: Health Insurance, Sign-On Bonus, Paid Vacation. Bill (701) 527-7215.

RAILROAD VEGETATION CONTROL: Full-time travel-

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE NORTH DAKOTA FARMLAND values are at all-time highs! Contact Kevin Pifer 701-238-5810 (kpifer@pifers. com) for Free Farmland Valuation Land Auctions & Farmland Management Services. www.pifers.com CROPLAND FOR SALE FOR SALE: 240 acres of cropland in Williams County ND, just north of Hanks. Surface only, no minerals. Call 509-551-8033.

LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIES HORSE BUYER IN TOWN!!

All kinds and classes of horses. Two locations - Rugby Livestock, Rugby ND February 25 8-5 and Stockmans Livestock West, Dickinson ND February 27 8-5. Paid on the spot, top dollar. No commission or waiting. Just bring your horse or call for more info Joe or Sharon Simon 612-8399568.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE GEOTHERMAL HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS. Commercial, residential & shop buildings. Economical heating & cooling. Federal tax credits, electric rebates available.

Earthloop Geothermal Systems, Fosston 218/435-6379.

DIGITAL HEARING SALE, custom American made, 6 channel digital hearing aid $288.00, Try direct. Also try testing aid hear one. 800-2494163 ND MEDIA GUIDE: Names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mails of all ND newspapers, radio/TV stations, specialty publications. Only $25. ND Newspaper Association, (701) 223-6397.

NATIONWIDE NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING placement made easy! You make only ONE call and get only ONE bill! Contact the North Dakota Newspaper Association for details: 701-223-6397.

AUCTIONS PIFER’S AUCTIONEERS SPECIALIZES in selling Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Farm & Ranch Land, Commercial/Residential Property, Vehicles, Trucks, ATVs, Campers, Boats and so much more! Contact Andy Mrnak, Jim Sabe or Kevin Pifer today at 701.523.7366 or 877.700.4099 for more information or view online at www. pifers.com!

HUGE FARM TOY Auction. Robert Morrison Estate 600 lots Saturday March 20 10:00 AM. Orr Auction Center, Jamestown, ND. Online bidding, Info and photos www.

BidOrr.com MISCELLANEOUS ATTENTION HUNTERS/FUR harvesters!!! Petska Fur running routes in your area. Will buy (or trade gloves) for deer/ elk hides, antler, fur. www. petskafur.net, gpetska@ gmail.com, 308-750-0700.

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE at North Dakota newspapers. If you’re a college student interested in journalism, tremendous experience is available at a North Dakota newspaper.

Send letter and resume to: Executive Director, North Dakota Newspaper Association, 1435 Interstate Loop, Bismarck, ND 58503.

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 6, 13 & 20, 2015 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the Bowman County Housing Authority – Jesco Apartments rehabilitation project through the Community Development Block Grant program. Bids can be submitted Bowman County Housing Authority, 301 3rd Ave NE, Bowman, ND 58623 or brought to the bid opening. Bids will be received until 1:00 PM (MST) on March 27th at the Jesco Apartment Office, 805 3rd St. NW, Bowman, ND 58623. At that time the Bowman County Housing Authority will publicly open and read aloud all bids properly submitted.

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bids for the: repair and resurfacing of the parking lot. Replacing kitchen cabinetry thru out the 16 unit complex along with rehabilitation of two rooms to comply with ADA requirements. Contractor must be licensed with the State of North Dakota, secure commercial general liability insurance and workers compensation coverage.

Davis-Bacon wage rates and “Buy American” provisions apply to this project.

Bid specs can be picked up at Brosz Engineering at 109 South Main, Bowman, ND 58623 or call Connie at Roosevelt-Custer Regional Council for a copy of the bid specifications at 701483-1241 or visit www.rooseveltcuster.com resources for more information. The Bowman County Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 13 & 20, 2015 BOWMAN CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman Planning and Zoning Commission will meet February 24, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the small conference room at City Hall (101 1st Street, NE) to conduct a public hearing on Case No. LDC14-008 (John Breen VAR). The applicant is requesting: a Variance to the zoning code requirement of 10 foot maximum side walls for detached garages. The applicant is asking for 14 foot side walls in order to park a recreational vehicle inside. The site is located at 308 2nd Street NW, and is zoned R-1 (Single Family) and is more particularly described as lots 3 and 4 of Block 21, of the Milwaukee Land Company’s First Addition.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 20, 2015 SCRANTON BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING 1-14-15 The regular meeting of the board was called to order by President Mellmer at 7:03 p.m. in the superintendent’s office. Members present were Sanford, Mellmer, Reitz, Dillon and Evans. No one was absent. Others present were Mark Perkins, Will Charboneau, Superintendent Pretzer and Business Manager Eberle.

The agenda was read and one 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 Sanford, a second by Evans to approve the bills. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Superintendent Pretzer presented the board members with engraved key chains in recognition of School Board Appreciation Month, and thanked them for their service.

The key chains were engraved by the FFA students.

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

The December, 2014, payroll expenses were $131,706.18. The checks issued were numbers 27782-27787. The check stubs issued were numbers 7535-7588.

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

Superintendent Pretzer updated the board on the RESP and professional development.

There was a motion by Sanford, a second by Evans to approve the 2013-2014 audit report. All were in favor. The motion carried.

The negotiations seminar is February 5 and February 6, in Bismarck. Board members should let Business Manager Eberle know by January 26, if they plan to attend.

The board reviewed the topics for the January 19, inservice.

Superintendent Pretzer reported he will attend the mid-winter administrators’ conference January 25-27, in Bismarck. He will also attend the NDSOS and NDASA meetings.

Superintendent Pretzer reported that Jillene Mollman has been issued a teaching contract for the second semester. He also reported that online coursework will be used later in the semester in the high school science courses under the supervision of a substi-

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tute teacher.

The board congratulated Mark Perkins on his ND Music Award nomination.

Superintendent Pretzer reported school will be in session February 16, and school will not be in session February 20.

Superintendent Pretzer reported Hettinger School is using bus 5 until their new bus arrives.

Superintendent Pretzer updated the board on elementary and secondary education.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

Michael Mellmer, President Angie Eberle, Business Manager PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 20, 2015 Scranton School District Bills January, 2015 General Fund: ACT 105.00, AT & T Mobility 226.04, Blue Cross of ND 16,254.60, Carol Dilse 300.00, CDW-G 22.73, City of Scranton 369.15, Consolidated Telcom 267.58, Country Media 78.48, Days Inn-Bismarck 224.10, Eckroth Music 1158.00, EduTech 145.00, IXL Learning 498.00, Jaymar Business Forms 150.91, Karyn Chiapella 202.75, Mark Perkins 33.88, Misty Steeke 91.68, MDU 3282.15, ND Science Olympiad 680.00, NDCEL 210.00, Network Solutions 798.12, New England Public School 200.00, Northern Auto & Diesel 305.00, Praxair 187.74, Randy’s Welding 546.19, Rath & Mehrer 3,800.00, Resources for Educators 219.00, Rudy’s Lock & Key 20.00, S & T Custom Plumbing 134.00, SBM 104.72, Scranton Super Valu 127.71, Scranton Equity 14,849.73, Scranton School Food Services 4,011.00, Teachers Synergy 87.00, Trevor Steeke 107.45, VISA 3,450.92, West River Student Services 2,292.33, West River Teaching Center 630.00, Will Charboneau 199.95 Fund total: 56,370.82 Food Services: Dean Foods 598.57, Department of Public Instruction 294.90, Scranton Super Valu 23.23, U.S. Foods 3,415.50 Fund total: 4,332.20 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 20, 2015 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 The regular meeting of the Bowman County School Board was held on Monday, February 9th, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the BCSD Board Room. Members present: Kevin Bucholz, President; Sharon Holder, Tara Lambourn, Ann Fischer, Russ Homelvig, and Dan Peterson. Others present: Tony Duletski, Superintendent; Wayne Olson, High School Principal; Tracy Lecoe, Elementary Principal; and Shari Krinke, Business Manager.

Members Absent: Stacy McGee Guests: Jason Waskiewicz, Connie Gaebe, Amanda Rafferty, and Mia Stafford.

President Kevin Bucholz called meeting to order.

Peterson moved seconded by Holder to approve the agenda.

All yes, motion carried.

Peterson moved seconded by Lambourn to approve the minutes of the January 12th, 2015 regular board meeting. All yes, motion carried.

Fischer moved seconded by Homelvig 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: no business was brought forth.

Administrative Reports: A. Elementary Principal: Discovery Dome visit; WIDA testing; Student Council 100th Day Challenge; Monthly Dress Up Day; and 5 Day Kindergarten. Discussion was held regarding 5 day kindergarten. Peterson moved seconded by Lambourn to hold Kindergarten class four days per week, with Wednesdays off, the first semester and 5 days per week the second semester at both the Bowman and Rhame Campuses. All yes, motion carried.

B. High School Principal: Extra Curricular Winter Season; Speech Team competition has begun; Rotary Pops and Pasta Concert a huge success; and

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Butterfly Dance sponsored by Dollars for Scholars.

C. Superintendent: School Leadership Committee met concerning book study and possible teacher in-service on Kim Marshall Evaluation. RESP waiver to allow June 15&16, 2015 Marsha Tate summer session to be used for professional development in the 2015-16 school year; and legislative update.

Old Business: A. Consider Petition to Negotiate: Holder moved seconded by Fischer after investigation of the petition filed by the Bowman County Education Association requesting that said organization be recognized as the representative organization for the previously recognized Appropriate Negotiation Unit, has determined that the Bowman County Education Association does represent a majority of the persons within that unit and hereby recognizes the Bowman County Education Association as the exclusive representative organization for a minimum of one year beginning February 9th, 2015. All yes, motion carried.

B. 2015-2016 School Calendar: discussion was held. Peterson moved seconded by Homelvig to approve a 2015-2016 School Calendar with a start date of Wednesday, August 26th, the last day being Tuesday, May 24th, and graduation to be held on Sunday, May 29th. All yes, motion was carried.

New Business: A. Sabbatical Request: Lindsey Fossum’s letter requesting a sabbatical for the 2015-2016 school year was read.

Discussion was held. Holder moved seconded by Homelvig to approve the sabbatical contingent on the hiring of a suitable replacement. All yes, motion carried.

B. Early Retirement Application: Wayne Olson’s application for Early Retirement Benefits was presented. Discussion was held.

Peterson moved seconded by Fischer to approve Olson’s application with a single full amount payment made on July 20th, 2015. All yes, motion carried.

Other Items/Committee Reports: A. RESP: Holder reported on February 4th RESP meeting.

Discussion was held, with no motions made.

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B. Personnel (High School Principal Interviews): the personnel committee held interviews for the High School Principal position on Saturday, February 7th. Upon committee recommendation the position has been offered to Mr. Tyler Senn with a contracted salary of $65,000.00, for 10-1/2 months beginning the 20th day of July, 2015. On a roll call vote 6 yes, 0 no, motion carried.

Committee Meetings: Personnel 1/12 Peterson, Fischer, & Bucholz; RESP Dickinson 2/4, Holder; Personnel 2/7 Peterson, Fisher, and Bucholz; SLC 2/2 Fischer; SLC 2/9 Fischer; Negotiations Seminar 2/6 Peterson.

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:45p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, March 9th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Rhame Multipurpose Room.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 20, 2015 Bowman County School #1 Board Report For Newspaper 4N6 FANATICS 150.00; ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS 3,220.52; AT&T MOBILITY 264.59; AVI SYSTEMS 240.13; BARNES & NOBLE 298.02; BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS 22.28; BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 598.72; BOWMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 409.00; BOWMAN GLASS 50.00; BOWMAN ROTARY CLUB 390.00; DAKOTA DUSTTEX 397.00; DAVIDSON, STUART 535.00; DELTA EDUCATION 403.55; DICK’S HEATING AND COOLING 939.20; DICKINSON PRESS 30.00; DULETSKI, MARY 29.79; ENSIGN, KELLI 12.90; FARMERS UNION OIL 4,822.52; FISCHER, MARCUS 96.00; FISCHER, MARY 52.50; FRONTIER TRAVEL CENTER 81.03; HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES 660.00; J.W.PEPPER & SON 159.63; JOHNSON, HEATHER 4.48; KEN’S SUPER VALU 466.91; MARTIAN, CHARMAINE 49.05; MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES 15,773.06; NETWORK SERVICES 2,177.34; NEWBY’S ACE

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HARDWARE 1,852.91; NORTH DAKOTA EDUCATORS SERVICE 3,435.60; OFFICEMAX CONTRACT 1,221.88; ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY 289.00; OSENDORF, BRENDA 21.68; PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING 72.04; RAMKOTA HOTEL 244.10; RANDY’S WELDING 204.00; REALLY GOOD STUFF 99.53; ROUGHRIDER EDUCATION SERVICES 46.00; S&T CUSTOM PLUMBING 2,613.06; SCHAEFER, LYNETTE 173.62; SECONDARY PRINCIPALS,NORTH DAKOTA 180.00; SOUTHWEST PUBLIC TRANSIT 1,020.00; STEIN’S 708.91; THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORP 418.16; TRAINING ROOM 38.20; WARD’S NATURAL SCIENCE 236.72; WEST RIVER STUDENT SERIVCES 5,966.50; WOODLEY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 312.38 Checking Account Total: 51,487.51 AMAZON MARKETPLACE 353.69; BARNES & NOBLE 45.23; BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 4,133.71; CITY OF BOWMAN 1,052.00; DAKOTA GRAPPLER 18.00; FARMERS UNION OIL 109.13; FARMERS UNION OIL 81.11; HETTINGER SCHOOL DISTRICT 175.00; HORACE MANN COMPANIES 1,167.95; LAPTOPSCREEN 72.94; MICROSOFT STORE 1,719.34; NEW SALEM HIGH SCHOOL 150.00; NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION 260.00; PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING 100.62; RED CARPET EXPRESSWAY 75.26; VAN DAELE BUS SERVICE 21,459.13; VISA0 .58;

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Auctioneer will read specific requirements at the auction.

The public lease auction will be held in the County Courthouse, Video Conference Room at Dickinson, ND, on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 9:30 AM MT. Bidding will begin at minimum rent. 1st year's rent must be paid in full immediately after the sale. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

For more information, visit www.land.nd.gov or call (701) 328-2800. For auxiliary aids and services, please call by 03/16/2015.

2/11/2015 /s/ Lance D. Gaebe Land Commissioner

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 20, 27 & MARCH 6, 2015

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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: Petitioner Case No. 06-2015-PR-00005 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOWELL E. RUGGLES, AKA LOWELL RUGGLES, Deceased.

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NOTICE is hereby given that a hearing on a PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE in the above-entitled case will be held before the presiding Southwest District Court Judge, at the Bowman County Courthouse, Bowman, North Dakota, at 8:30 A. M. on April 9, 2015.

Dated this 17th day of February, 2015.

SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. By: Steven J. Wild Attorney for Plaintiff PO Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 523-3112

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Bowman's Boynton becomes 'Coach of the Year'

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Jeff Boynton is no stranger to competing at an advanced level.

He wrestled while he attended high school and, years later, brought his passion for the sport to the area when he moved to Bowman a decade ago.

For Boynton, who has served the last five years as head wrestling coach for Bowman County High School, his coaching abilities are on display every time his players step on the mat. Others took notice of his skills and Boynton was named Coach of the Year on Feb. 7, shortly after the Region 4 Wrestling Tournament in Standing Rock.

Boynton gave credit to the entire coaching staff at Bowman County for the team’s success this season. Going into the North Dakota State Wrestling Tournament this weekend, though the team is not seated, Boynton said Bowman’s boys would wrestle well.

They’ve done so throughout the season, he said.

“They work hard and they come to practice every day busting their butt and pushing themselves, getting better and better,”

Boynton said of the team.

“They know what I expect from them and they go out there and compete.”

Coaches from Region 4, which includes Bowman County, Hettinger-Scran-

Boynton ton, New Salem-Almont, Killdeer, Beulah-Hazen, Watford City, Standing Rock and Bison got together and selected Boynton for the award, which is presented annually to the coach that best exudes top qualities.

“They take a lot of things into account: record, how the team has improved throughout the year, how the team has improved from last year,” said Randy Johnson, athletic director at Hazen High School. “It is a vote of his peers in the region.”

Boynton said he will continue as head coach

Photo by Sarah Martian | Pioneer

Bowman County Wrestling Head Coach Jeff Boynton sits and watches his wrestlers during the Region 4 tournament. next season, before which the team will lose three of its seasoned leaders — Troy Steele, Tel Lardy and Jason Schade — as they graduate in the spring.

“But we’ve got some good kids coming up that can fill those shoes and be great leaders,” Boynton said.

After the state tournament, hosted this year in Fargo, the team will continue its work for the

off-season. Boynton said the team will focus on lifting, attending wrestling camps and making sure they’re getting even better for the next season.

This season marked another return for Bowman County competing in wrestling duals. The regional duals were held several weeks ago and Bowman County’s players were defeated by their local rival Hettinger-Scran-

ton, but only by three.

“That was a huge stepping stone for this program,” Boynton said.

The team hasn’t been competing in duals for very long. The school competed at duals in the past but those were stopped a few years ago and only recently resumed.

In tournament play, Bowman County’s team was in the running for

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Top 5 nearly every time and placed Top 3 in some.

The team’s success was not only marked by the players’ skills, but because Boynton said he knows what it takes to win. His motivation to keep the players focused and driven begins with a strong warm-up speech before every match and ends with letting his players know to work hard and never give up.

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WRESTLING

Bowman County to send 9 wrestlers to state tournament

By Sarah Martian For the Pioneer

Bowman County will be sending nine wrestlers to the state wrestling tournament after this past weekend tournament. Region 4 will be well represented with some outstanding wrestlers from across the region. The day brought some very exciting and close matches in every weight class. The Bowman County wrestlers finished 3rd in the team point standings and Troy Steele was named Outstanding Senior Athlete along with Brendon Harrison from Standing Rock.

Attending the state tournament will be 106# Alex Madrigal, 120# Clay Mattern, 132# Tyler Longland, 138# Mathew Carlson, 145# Brayden Jorgensen, 160# Troy Steele, 170# Sterling Lee, 195# Beau Jeffers and 285# Jason Schade.

Round 1: 106# Alex Madrigal (30-11) pinned Liam Shannon (WC) in 4:45. 113# Mitch Stuber (11-23) fell to Brandon Snyder (BH) in 3:39.

120# Clay Mattern (20-14) pinned Jacob Scheer (BH) in 2:47. 126# Cole Schmalz (13-22) lost to Carlos Martinez (Hett) in a 4-2 decision. 132# Tyler Longland (25-17) received a bye.

138# Mathew Carlson (2911) received a bye. 145# Brayden Jorgensen (2122) fell to Logan Lachowitzer (Hett) in 3:05. 152# Tel Lardy (22-18) lost to David Arthur (Kill) in a 10-9 decision. 160# Troy Steele (23-4) received a bye. 170# Sterling Lee (3315) pinned Thomas Leintz (BH) in :59. 195# Beau Jeffers (9-20) received a bye. 285# Jason Schade (14-14) received a bye.

Semi Finals: 106# Alex Madrigal fell to Kyle Burwick (Hett) in 1:32. 120# Clay Mattern won by decision over Dakota Garmann 7-5. 132# Tyler Longland lost to Alec Andress (Hett) in a 11-6 decision. 138# Mathew Carlson pinned Cole Dukart (Kill) in 3:47.

160# Troy Steele pinned Chet Weslin (Hett) in :53.

170# Sterling Lee lost in overtime to Kobe Murphy (SR) in 11-9. 195# Beau Jeffers fell to Alex Barbion (BH) in :18. 285# Jason Schade lost to Steven Harrison (SR) in a tech fall 193.

Consolation Semis: 113# Mitch Stuber fell to CJ Thacker (WC) in 4:21.

126# Cole Schmalz fell to Ethan Lagge (BH) in :53.

145# Brayden Jorgensen won by decksion over Tyler Erickson (BH) in a 10-6 decision. 152# Tel Lardy fell to Tyrel Mellmer (BH) in 1:51. 170# Sterling Lee

Photo by Sarah Martian | Pioneer

The Bowman County High School Wrestling team stands with their Region 4 Tournament trophy. Alex Madrigal, Clay Mattern, Tyler Longland, Mathew Carlson, Brayden Jorgensen, Troy Steele, Sterling Lee, Beau Jeffers and Jason Schade will now represent Bowman County during this weekend's NDHSAA State Wrestling Tournament in Fargo. won by decision over Issac Anderson (Hett) in a 9-4 decision. 285# Jason Schade pinned Jackson Faller (WC) in 3:55.

1st Place Match: 120# Clay Mattern fell to Chauncey Hughes (Hett) in 1:39. 138# Mathew Carlson lost to Joshua Sny-

der (BH) 5-4. 160# Troy Steele won in over time to Derek Tabor (Kill) 3-1.

3rd Place Match: 106# Alex Madrigal over Chauncey Dittus (NS) in a 7-5 decision. 132# Tyler Longland lost by decision to Logan Gumke in an 8-6 decision. 145# Brayden

Jorgensen lost to Logan Lachowitzer (Hett) in a 8-3 decision.170# Sterling Lee pinned Shane Forster (NS) in 3:53. 195# Beau Jeffers pinned Rylee Kuhn (NS) in 2:55. 285# Jason Schade lost to Ryne Storsved (NS) in an 8-4 decision.

5th Place Match: 113# Mitch Stuber won by decision over John Tomjac (Kill) 12-7. 126# Cole Schmalz won by decision over Ruben Polonco (Kill) 7-3. 152# Tel Lardy won by decision over Ethan Anderson (Hett) in a 7-6 decision.

Rival Nighthawks sweep Bulldogs A look at the Region 7 Tournament schedule

SCOREBOARD

Class B Region 7 Conf Ovr New England 10-0 (17-2) Heart River 9-2 (16-4) Dickinson Trinity 8-2 (11-7) Hettinger-Scranton 7-3 (16-3) Beulah 7-3 (13-4) Killdeer 7-4 (13-6) Richardton-Taylor 5-6 (10-9) Hazen 5-6 (12-6) Mott-Regent 4-6 (7-11) Bowman County 2-8 (2-17) Beach 2-8 (4-15) Glen Ullin-Hebron 1-9 (3-15) Mandaree 0-11 (4-15)

■ Bowman County High School Varsity Boy's Basketball

(Feb. 17) Bowman County - 32 Scranton-Hettinger- 73 (Feb. 14) Bowman County - 35 Beulah - 75

■ Bowman County High School Junior Varsity Boy's Basketball

Class B Region 7 Tournament Games Friday Game 1: Beulah (7-14) at New England (10-11), 6 p.m.

Game 2: Mandaree (1-19) at Killdeer (13-7), 6 p.m.

Game 3: Heart River (5-16) at Beach (13-8), 6 p.m.

Game 4: Mott-Regent (7-14) at

(Feb. 17) Bowman County - 24 Scranton-Hettinger - 57

■ Bowman County High School Freshman Boy's Basketball

(Feb. 17) Bowman County - 26 Scranton-Hettinger - 52

Hettinger-Scranton (7-14), 6 p.m.

Game 5: Richardton-Taylor (218) at Hebron-Glen Ullin (13-8), 6 p.m.

Games Monday Game 6: Dickinson Trinity (16-5) vs. Game 1 winner, 2 p.m.

Game 7: Game 2 winner vs.

Game 3 winner, 3:30 p.m.

Game 8: Hazen (12-9) vs. Game 4, 5 p.m.

Game 9: Bowman County (13-8) at Game 5, 6:30 p.m.

Games Tuesday Game 10: Game 6 winner vs.

Game 7 winner, 5 p.m.

Game 11: Game 8 winner vs.

Game 9 winner, 6:30 p.m.

Games Thursday, Feb. 26 Third place Game 12: Game 10 loser vs.

Game 11 loser, 5 p.m.

Championship Game 13: Game 10 winner vs.

Game 11 winner, 6:30 p.m.

(ABOVE) Bowman County High School's Alex Bartholomay, center, slips a basket over Hettinger-Scranton's Brandon Piercecmyk during their match Feb. 17.

Bartholomay was the second-highest point maker during the evening with eight points. He follows behind Dylan Scott, who scored a total of 13 points during the game. But that wasn't quite enough to score a victory for the boys against Hettinger-Scranton, who won with 73 points to Bowman County's 32. (Photo by Jason Waskiewicz | Pioneer)

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“When a company has over 135 exceptional employees, it is a real struggle to pick just one that exemplifies all the qualifications to become an Eagle Award Winner,” Schuetzler said.

Getz has been employed with Consolidated since 1995 as a technician primarily serving Rhame and Marmarth. Jess has been an active resident of Rhame and has served on the Rhame volunteer fire department for over 15 years, presently as acting chief. He also helps

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Jess believes in quality customer service and has many customers ask for him by name.

“On behalf of the management team and the Board of Directors, we want to say, thank you for the job well done.”

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