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Search is on for new admin School seeks new superintendent after Duletki’s retirement

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

ness.

“We still have a downtown to be proud of,” said Duane Bowman, president of the BCDC Board of Directors, who helped lead the discussion along with Teran Do-

The Bowman County School District faces an integral deadline at the end of this month as Feb. 29 marks the final day the district will accept applications for a new school superintendent.

Tony Duletski, who has served in that position for many years, will retire at the end of the present school year. The school board approved Duletski’s resignation last month.

The North Dakota School Boards Association was asked to assist the school board with the search by identifying and screening applicants.

Interested parties submit applications directly to the association.

The amount of applicants won’t be known until next week, when a representative from the association presents the submitted applications to the Bowman County School Board during a special meeting scheduled for March 2.

At that point, the board will review the applicants and decide which it would like to interview.

Board President Kevin Bucholz said the board hopes to begin the interviewing process the following week.

A tour of the school’s campuses and of the community would accompany the interviews.

Bucholz has served as president of the school board for about nine years and, like most of the board, hasn’t had the opportunity to experience the hiring of a new superintendent.

Dan Peterson, according to Bucholz, is the only board member that has served on the board long enough to witness an incoming superintendent.

Because the position requires at least a Master’s Degree in administration, particularly as it relates to education, Bucholz said it is unlikely that the job search would include any potential candidates from the Bowman area.

“It would be unexpected,” he said.

The North Dakota School Boards Association posted specific information related to the position on its website, www.ndsba.org, where those interested could also apply.

The NDSBA indicated the position’s salary ranges from $90,000

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Cowboys: Obviously they’re never too far away in Bowman. Thanks to the fast efforts of a true cowboy, Rollie Wilson, who rode on horseback to the rescue of an ornery bovine on Monday. Other “cowhands” were on scene to help in the capture of the cow, which took a running tour of the city’s residential area from Highway 12 to Third Street Northwest, fleeing from Bowman Auction Market. “(Wilson) more or less rescued me because I wasn’t going to get close to that thing,” said Bowman Police Chief Chuck Headley, who responded to the scene.

Headley said the cow began to charge directly towards him but changed courses to cross the highway at the last moment. “This cop can personally say the only way I want to deal with one of these is when it’s right off the grill in the form of a Porterhouse with sautéed mushrooms, baked potato and a garden salad,” he said in a Facebook post after the incident. (Photo by Bowman Police Dept.)

BCDC seeks input for Main Street rejuvenation

The northern portion of Main Street in Bowman on a cloudy day. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Last week Bowman Main Street business owners were given the opportunity to voice their concerns and suggestions over breakfast.

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Returning to a previously used format to engage local businesses, the Bowman County Development Corp. brought back its popular Eggs and Issues forum on Feb. 11 at the Sweetwater Golf Course.

More than 30 people, mainly consisting of local business own-

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ers, gathered with the sole purpose of discussing ways in which the BCDC could further help revitalize the downtown business district in Bowman.

The dialogue was largely positive, helping the BCDC to discern its path to enhancing local busi-

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Letter: The ‘dirty secrets’ of wind energy

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IN BRIEF

Pothole damage costs U.S. drivers $3 billion annually As snow and ice begin to thaw and crumbling roadways emerge, a new study from AAA reveals that pothole damage has cost U.S. drivers $15 billion in vehicle repairs over the last five years, or approximately $3 billion annually.

With two-thirds of Americans concerned about potholes on local roadways, AAA cautions drivers to remain alert to avoid pothole damage, and urges state and local governments to fully fund and prioritize road maintenance to reduce vehicle damage, repair costs and driver frustration.

According to AAA’s survey, middle- and lower-income individuals are the most worried about potholes, with the majority of respondents in households having annual incomes under $75,000 expressing the highest levels of concern over damaged roadways. This is likely due in part to the financial impact, as drivers report paying an average of $300 to repair a damaged vehicle.

Additional highway load restrictions begin Thursday Effective 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, additional load restrictions will be in effect for south central and southwestern North Dakota on highways south of and including Hwy 200 and west of and including portions of Highway 3.

This also includes:Highway 1806 (from MM 140 to 181), Highway 22 (from MM 104 to 123), Highway 8 (from MM 113 to 132), and Highway 34 (from MM 26 to 45).

Statewide seasonal load restriction information is available by calling 511 or online at www.dot.nd.gov/travelinfo.

UPCOMING EVENTS FEB. 25

■ Farmers Union Oil Fertilizer Plant – Open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3605 146th Ave SW Highway 85 S

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■ Bowman Rotary Pops and Pasta Concert – Doors open at 5:30 p.m. in the Solberg Gymnasium

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■ District 39 DemNPL Precinct Caucuses and District Convention – Begins at 6:30 p.m. at Players Sports Bar and Grill in Dickinson, N.D.

MARCH 5

■ Southwest Healthcare Services Celebrity Waiter Dinner – Social hour begins at 5:30. Contact Jen Jahner at 701-523-7848 for more information.

■ Bethany Lutheran's Annual Pancake Supper – Evening Worship Service at 4 p.m., Supper served from 5 - 7 p.m.

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Hettinger surgeon’s sexual assault case compounded by recent DUI charge Gustafson’s hearing scheduled for next week

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Gustafson

A Hettinger surgeon currently waiting to stand trial in Oregon for multiple felony counts of sexual assault recently violated terms of his release after being cited for driving under intoxication, according to court records.

Robert John Gustafson, a practicing physician at West River Health Services in Hettinger, pleaded not guilty last month to a ClassB misdemeanor count of driving while under the influence.

Gustafson waived his right to appear in a Morton County courtroom for an initial appearance, according to a waiver filed with the court on Jan. 11 by which he also entered his plea.

Gustafson, 46, was taken to a local hospital after he sustained injuries Dec. 13 when he struck a vehicle in Morton County.

In a citation issued by the North Dakota Highway Patrol, it was stated that Gustafson being under the influence “contributed materially” to the crash.

He was also charged with a Class-B misdemeanor charge of reckless driving.

As a result of his charges in North Dakota, a status conference has been scheduled for next week in Clatsop County, Ore., where Gustafson is waiting to stand trial on 12 counts of sexual assault of a minor.

In a Jan. 18 memorandum from the Clatsop County

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err, director of the BCDC. The majority of concerns, initially raised by comment cards handed out to the audience, indicated that the BCDC needed to have more communication with downtown businesses.

The BCDC works alongside the Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce, Bowman County Tax and Tourism and Small Business Development — each located under one roof in an office on the northeast corner of Main Street and Divide Avenue in Bowman.

Bowman said it was the goal of the office to visit existing local businesses at least twice a month, but that’s a large undertaking considering the county has at least 400 businesses in varying sizes.

Dave Smolnikar, co-owner of Dale’s Clothing and Custom Embroidery in Bowman, was surprised to hear the BCDC discuss its available programs for local businesses, such as its interest buy-down and micro loan programs.

“A lot of people probably don’t know what those are,” Smolnikar told Doerr.

The BCDC’s micro loan program matches up to $5,000 for a local business. JaBBr’s Family Restaurant recently utilized the loan to purchase a new point-of-sale system.

Another concern was the presence of vacant storefronts along Main Street giving a feeling that business is slowly

Circuit Court, it was stated that Gustafson had violated his conditions of release by receiving a DUI citation.

The court maintains the current level of security so long as he reported to the scheduled treatment program and remained there until his successful discharge, the memorandum stated.

Due to the violation, according to the document, the court reserves the right to modify or revoke his release at any time it becomes aware of further violations.

The felony jury trial for Gustafson’s Oregon case has been scheduled for Aug. 2, after the state successful sought a continuance due to additional aspects of the case that were discovered.

According to court records, the investigation into Gustafson’s offenses now involves additional events that allegedly occurred in South Dakota, where the complaining witness once resided with Gustafson.

A video was discovered where the complaining witness was interviewed by a professional child interviewer at a child safety center in Rapid City, S.D. During that interview, the

BCDC goals for 2016 Organization ∞ Create Vision ∞ Encourage Communication ∞ Expand Organizational Capabilities ∞ Explore Sustainability ∞ Increase Efficiency Community leadership ∞ Elevate Empowering Leaders ∞ Enhance Relationships ∞ Preserve Progressive Spirit of Bowman County ∞ Promote Growth in Leadership Tourism and area promotion ∞ Continue Downtown Beautification ∞ Enhance Knowledge of Tourism Attributes ∞ Explore Further Food Options ∞ Improve Hunting Industry Services ∞ Utilize Creative Community Marketing Tools Business retention and expansion ∞ Implement Business Visits Program ∞ Increase Awareness of Small Business Development Center ∞ Maintain Strength of our Business Community ∞ Promote Bowman Gateway Industrial Park

complaining witness indicated she had not been sexually abused by Gustafson.

Gustafson pleaded not guilty last July to 12 total counts related to the alleged sexual abuse of a teenage girl in Oregon.

Gustafson began working in November 2014 as a surgeon specializing in laparoscopic surgery at the West River Health Services hospital in Hettinger. He had relocated to the area from South Dakota and had previously worked at a hospital in Spearfish, S.D. According to court records filed in Clatsop County Circuit Court in Oregon, Gustafson was charged with 10 counts of first-degree sexual abuse and two counts of first-degree encouraging child sexual abuse related to the alleged 2-year sexual abuse of a girl in Clatsop County, Ore. The abuse was said to have begun in 2009 when she was “not yet 14 years old,” according to a court complaint.

Bail for Gustafson was set at $250,000. He was ordered to avoid contact with minors unless it was necessary to his occupation but was allowed to leave the state.

tapering off.

Tana Smolnikar, co-owner of Dale’s, shared her experience of a customer who had lived in the area for three years and not knowing there was a clothing store on Main Street.

“He had never shopped downtown,” she said.

A big issue facing the reported slowdown in local business is people going outside of the local area to make purchases, a predicament the BCDC and Chamber of Commerce has repeatedly faced.

But Warren Flath, owner of Western Frontier Insurance in Bowman, lent a differing perspective to the situation near the close of the meeting.

“Our expectations are high. We’re not Dickinson; we think we should be,” he said. But Bowman’s population is somewhat prohibitive in that aspect, he added.

Flath suggested perhaps there isn’t an emerging crisis facing downtown and that goals shouldn’t be made unobtainable since the population is relatively stagnant.

“We are a lot better than most,” Flath said of the Bowman area.

Doerr summed up the breakfast meeting as an effort to start communication between the BCDC and local business.

The Eggs and Issues meeting came on the cusp of the BCDC’s annual meeting, held Wednesday, at which time the organization presented its annual report on the state of local business and the BCDC’s role.

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to $120,000, depending on background and experience.

The benefits package for the job includes family health, dental, and disability insurance paid by the school district. The school district pays 20.5 percent of teachers’ fund for retirement with the superintendent paying 4 percent.

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It’s National FFA Week

Bowman County FFA

The leaders of tomorrow Members, alumni, and supporters of the North Dakota FFA will be celebrating National FFA Week February 20-27. From community service efforts to agricultural awareness, FFA supporters are coming together to share the good news of FFA and its mission to promote premiere leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

North Dakota has more than 4600 FFA members representing FFA chapters in communities throughout the state. North Dakota boasts the highest percentage enrollment in agricultural education courses and the highest FFA membership per populous of any other state. The ND FFA Foundation invites everyone to celebrate National FFA Week challenging present and past members of the FFA to dust off their FFA jackets and display them at their place of work via the “You Never Really Outgrow It” campaign.

Bowman County and Scranton FFA members are the leaders of tomorrow.

They are well-mannered, perceptive and willing to help others through community service. They are suc-

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cess-oriented students who are driven to achieve their goals. FFA gives many young people an important push to consider their futures- what kind of people, citizens and professionals they intend to be. FFA builds leaders, and leaders impact the future.

Check with your local FFA chapter to see how you too can be part of the celebration or contact the ND FFA Foundation at (701) 224-8390 and check out ND FFA on Facebook, “ND FFA Foundation.”

Complete Decongestive Therapy for Lymphedema What is Lymphedema?

• Abnormal “swelling” most commonly seen in extremities • Lymphedema is a non-curable pathology but is treatable with complete decongestive therapy

Common Causes include: Before

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What is complete decongestive therapy?

John and Gail McGee are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter,

Mattie McGee to Brian Anderson son of Paul and Vanessa Anderson of Harvey, N.D.

Brian and Mattie currently reside in Fargo where they are both attending NDSU. Mattie is majoring in nursing and Brian is a history education major, with a minor in military science.

A December 31, 2016 wedding in Bowman, N.D. is being planned

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Our certified therapists include Shannon Bowman, OT, CLT and Darren Criswell, PT, DPT, CLT. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Southwest Healthcare Rehabilitation Services at 701-523-7848.

• Non-invasive method for treatment of lymphedema • Safely reduces swelling for functional and cosmetic benefits • Phase 1 includes treatment by skilled and specially trained therapists • Phase 2 is a self management phase where patient assumes responsibility for management

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COMMUNITY

Celebrating your neighbors Do you have something you’d like to share with the community?

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Senior team takes top honors at livestock judging contest The Bowman Badlands Livestock Judging contest was held Feb. 20 in Bowman.

Junior team was 2nd overall.

Team members: Mitch Stuber

was seventh high individual, Tate Nash was 11th high individual, Tatum Fitch was 13th high individual, Emma Bock was 14th high individual, Kaden Schauer was 16th high

Bowman Rotary & Bowman County High School Music Department Present

“Pops & Pasta Concert” A Night of Spaghetti & Music

Sunday, February 28, 2016 6:00 p.m.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Solberg Gymnasium, Bowman County School Serving Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Dinner Salad & Dessert Adult - $12 K-12 - $6

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individual, Sophia Kennedy, Oscar Laufer, Mace Stuber, Tom Buckmier, Joclyn Wolff, Grace Wolff, Kelly Schauer, Kestrel Damjanovich and Kaitlyn Schauer.

The senior team was first overall.

Senior Team: Mac Stuber was high individual overall, Colton Damjanovich was fifth high individual, Tucker Ellingson seventh high

FARMLAND FOR SALE Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Seller reserves all material rights including clay, gravel and scoria.

Terms are cash sale.

Section 24 Township 131-N Range 102-W, NW 1/4 Total tillable acres - 140.65 Property has excellent development potential.

Including fiber-optic, Southwest Water and 3-phase power.

Excellent access, only 1 mile from town and 1/2 mile from Sweet Water Golf Course.

Standard closing terms apply.

DO YOU HAVE A NEWS TIP?

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

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

Complete Healthcare Today for a Better Tomorrow.

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MIDWEST DRAGLINE Dug-outs & Clean-outs

Written sealed bids must be mailed to: Allan Johnson PO Box 932 Bowman, ND 58623 All bids must be postmarked by Wednesday, March 9, 2016.

For further information, contact Allan Johnson at (701) 523-3131.

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Kneophla Soup, String Cheese, Uncrustables & Peaches

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OPINION Wind energy: The dirty little secrets The wind energy sector produces a significant amount of toxic waste.

The mining of rare earth minerals is an extremely dirty business.

Is it worth the cost?

One would think that wind energy is so clean, with breezes spinning the blades.

What could be so toxic about the blades spinning?

What could be dirty about that?

According to the Data Center Journal, for one the answer is, “Plenty.”

Birds N.D. Outdoors By DOUG LEIER

N.D. Game and Fish

My job as an outreach biologist for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department is varied. I spend a fair amount of time doing media work, but I’m also helping out frequently with other Game and Fish functions such as checking on possible fish kills or fishing access areas, or conducting upland or small game surveys.

One of those surveys is a count of waterfowl hanging around North Dakota in the middle of winter. When I try to explain my role in that midwinter waterfowl survey to friends, one of the first questions is “why?”

The short answer is, the survey is not just a North Dakota tally, but a nationwide count that tracks all species of geese to better understand their migration and wintering habitat, food and population dynamics.

In the southern end of the Red River Valley in early January, that’s not a very significant number when compared to birds that are staging on the Missouri River System, but in some years the number of geese still hanging out in the east in January might surprise many readers.

Overall, the 2016 midwinter waterfowl survey indicated a record 223,000 Canada geese were still in the state. In other years, many of those same birds might have been counted in South Dakota or Kansas or Texas during survey week as

Wind turbines require an enormous quantity of rare earth minerals in order to operate. But, the mining and processing of these rare earth minerals results in an over whelming amount of, “hazardous and radioactive byproducts,” the DCJ reports, which “can cause tremendous harm to both people and the environment.”

The environmental impact of rare earth mining kills off the local farming.

“The soil and groundwater are saturated with

in mild winters more birds linger in northern states; in severe winters more birds are counted in southern states. For instance, in 2009 just 9,700 Canada geese were observed in North Dakota during the midwinter survey.

The survey takes place at the same time in all states, so birds aren’t counted more than once.

Andy Dinges, migratory game bird biologist for Game and Fish, said an estimated 109,820 Canada geese were observed on the Missouri River in central North Dakota this year, while the eastern end of Lake Sakakawea, which is typically iced-over in early January, held an additional 87,395 geese.

Another 25,370 Canada geese were counted on Nelson Lake in Oliver County, which is an out-flow for the Minnkota power plant that stays ice-free all winter.

Biologists also track goose observations during the state’s spring breeding duck survey, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Waterfowl Breeding and Habitat survey, which take place during May. In addition to geese, biologists are also interested in numbers and distribution of ducks they observe during the winter survey. This year, more than 15,000 mallards were tallied statewide.

Little snow had accumulated at the time of the survey, Dinges said, which meant geese could still readily find food in agricultural fields near roosting areas. Large Canada geese can withstand below-zero stretches, but when snow gets deep enough that it solidly covers up food sources, that’s when geese are more likely to move on from northern staging areas.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR toxic substances, …(the local farmer) had to get rid of his sick pigs, the last survivors of a collection of cows, horse, chickens, and goats, killed off by the toxins.”

Source: “The Guardian” August 7, 2012.

“The environmental damage that rare earth production requires might be one of the major reasons the U.S. is happy to let China do most of it, and, but the finished product from them.”

Source: “Industry Market Trends”, “Rare Earths and Other Chemicals Damaging the Environmental Value of Renewables,” August 22, 2013.* Yet, we all know, the U.S. runs a massive trade deficit with China, and they hold a significant amount of our debt.

Ask yourself, do you really want to be more beholden to the Chinese?

Do you trust the Chinese?

Research conducted at M.I.T. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), “A single wind turbine (rated at about 3.5 WM) typically contains 800kg, or about 1,300 lbs, of rare earth metals.” Source: drgnewsservice.org, 2012/04/09, bright-green-technologiesdependent-on-rare-earthmetals-that-may-soon-beeconomically-unviable.

The grim trade-off between obtaining power from wind, and the mining and processing methods required to make that happen leave those within the industry uncomfortable.

Nicholas Curtis, executive chairman, Lynas Corpora-

tion, in a speech to an industry group said, “We can’t do it and leave a product that is glowing in the dark….,killing people.” Source:* See above.

Wind Turbines Kill Humans: What about humans being killed by wind turbine accidents? A colleague at the Massachusetts of Technology (M.I.T.), shared a paper from the “Caithness Windfarm Information Forum 2013” “Wind Farm Accidents & Fatalities”, that was rather enlightening. “In England, there were 163 wind turbine accidents that killed 14 people in 2011.”

Source” “Forbes,” September 29, 2013.

Who pays for those deaths? Who has the liability? What if someone trespasses on your land, or

Last will Hat Tips By DEAN MEYER For the Pioneer

I’m sure you don’t want to hear about my health.

I know I’m sick of hearing about it. But I guess it comes with age. I’ll tell you one thing, after my last checkup Shirley got pretty excited and we had to go to a lawyer and rewrite our “will”.

Now a “will” is the last thing I’m concerned with.

I just kind of figure with my life style, there won’t be anything left for anyone to be concerned with.

And besides that, my Dad is over 90, still occasionally is horseback, drives all over the country, and has a memory much better than

mine. I just king of figured I didn’t need to plan ahead for another thirty years or so.

My doctor said I am in good shape. Other than my eyes are kind of bad, my hearing aids need updated, my cholesterol is high, my blood pressure is high, and I have diabetes. But I’m in good shape for the shape I’m in!

So off to the lawyer we went. Right away a lovely young attorney began asking questions about our living will. Shirley knew right away what she wanted.

No feeding tube. Water if she was thirsty. She didn’t want to be bedridden and a burden on the family. She is such a kind person.

The lawyer turned to me.

I said I wanted my feeding tube and Shirley’s too if that could be arranged. I said as far as liquids, just give me jack and water from about 3 until 7 p.m. And make sure I have cable TV with HBO. My life would not be mak-

ing a very dramatic change.

The young lady who was taking notes was writing furiously and Shirley quickly informed her “He is only joking!”

I said I would also like a Bloody Mary in the morning if they could get that through those tubes. But leave the pickle and the olives out. Skip the celery too. That would probably clog up the machine.

I advised the young lady that I would like to be an organ donor and she burst into laughter!

I don’t think law school prepared the young lady for such travails and she excused herself and went to get her superior.

As soon as she left, my first wife began chastising me for making light of a serious situation! I think she was just jealous of me.

I thought I had better research some wills so I’m just going to mention a couple that I read.

One gentleman wrote,

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My dogs, Vern Baker and Tyke are going to have to figure out how to get by on much less.

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Cutting oil tax was a missed opportunity for N.D.’s future On Jan. 1, North Dakota's Oil Extraction Tax (OET) dropped from a rate of 6 ½ percent to a new lower rate of 5 percent. That change may seem small, but the loss in revenue to the state is around $11 million/month or $132 million/year using a ND oil price of $25/barrel. Most states carefully guard their mineral resource income. So why, would the state legislature voluntarily reduce the tax on oil and forgo state revenue that is quite significant?

The price of oil was dropping during the 2015 legislative session. If the decline continued, the "trigger" provisions of the out-of-date, pre-fracking, pre-horizontal drilling, law from 1987 would require the state's 6 ½ percent Oil Extraction Tax (OET) to drop to an effective rate near 1 percent. This old, conventional well era law provided that if oil prices began to average below a predetermined "trigger" price (around $55/barrel), then the tax rate would drop to near 1 percent. Conversely, if oil prices rose above the "trigger" price, then the 6 ½ percent OET would return.

If left unchanged, these "trigger" provisions would provide a dramatic cut in taxes to the oil industry and an unacceptably large loss of revenue to the state. While these "trigger" provisions reduced the state's 6 ½ percent Oil Extraction Tax to near 1 percent, they had no effect on the 5 percent Gross Production Tax (GPT) on oil, which in the majority functions as "local impact money" for schools, roads, local government, etc. in the area where the oil is produced.

It became increasingly clear that the "trigger" tax break of 1987 no longer fit with today's level of industry activity, impact, and development. The move to abolish the "trigger" was supported by virtually every member of the legislature and passed the Senate unanimously when voted on as a separate proposition in 2013 and 2015. What made the bill (as approved in 2015) controversial was the insistence by the leaders in the ND legislature that the elimination of the 1987 "trigger" tax law had to be coupled with a permanent cut in the Oil Extraction Tax from 6 ½ percent to 5 percent. In the closing days of the session, with only one week to consider the bill from introduction to final passage and almost no time for citizen input, it passed on a very divided vote in both chambers of the legislature.

So, it is now law. The "trigger" is gone and the 6 ½ percent oil tax rate is now a 5 percent oil tax rate.

Eliminating the "trigger" was widely supported and

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needed to be done, saving an estimated $26 million/ month (using a ND price of $25/barrel) of otherwise lost tax revenue. However, if the oil tax rate had been left as it was, the savings would have been $37 million/month. The $11 million difference between these two numbers is the amount of lost tax revenue due to the rate change from 6 ½ percent to 5 percent using a ND price of $25/barrel.

The effect of this cut in the Oil Extraction Tax could be quite high because it will be in place even when oil prices rise. Had this cut been in effect during the 2013-15 biennium, the revenue loss would have been well over $600 million. Over many years of activity in the Bakken Formation, even with lower oil prices, this tax cut will mean billions less

for critical water projects, infrastructure development, K-12, property tax relief, higher education, and the state's Legacy Fund.

The decision to cut the oil tax was a missed opportunity for the future of North Dakota. The Legislature could have eliminated the 1987 "trigger" tax provisions and left the tax rate alone, at the 6 ½ percent rate approved by the voters in a statewide ballot measure in 1980. The oil tax rates that prevailed in our state yielded the biggest oil boom in state history, and made us the second largest oil producing state in the nation. Those rates placed us just below the middle of the range of the 8 major oil producing states when comparing their overall set of oil industry taxes to ours (Covenant Report, Dec.

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OBITUARIES DEATH NOTICE: A memorial service will be held for Richard Ensign at 5 p.m. Feb. 27 at Peace Lutheran Church.

He was born Feb. 15, 1955 and died Feb. 9, 2016. The service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Scranton. A meal will follow the service. Everyone is welcome.

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Stork Screening Classroom 1 on Tues., March 1 from 2 - 5 pm Complimentary prenatal education • Tour of birthing wing Staff-enroll in patient portal • All expectant mothers & support person encouraged to attend. Please contact Patty Ness, RN to schedule at 701.567.6177 or patrician@wrhs.com.

Next month’s Stork Screening is April 5.

KBJM Farm & Home Show Stop by our booth at the show on Fri., March 11 from 10 am - 6 pm at the Beeler Community Center in Lemmon.

Patty Ness, RN, Community Health & Wellness Coordinator will offer complimentary Pre-Diabetes education and risk assessment.

Ted Uecker III, FDO presenting Foundation Scholarship applications for area students and more.

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Living with Diabetes A series of group education sessions scheduled with Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs): “Counting Carbohydrates” on Mon., March 14 presented by Linda Nudell. “All About Diabetes” on Mon., March 28 presented by Barbara West. Registration is required by calling 701.567.6203 or 800.732.0685.

Classes held in classroom 1 from 2 - 4 pm.

Ride for the Rooms Test drive a Dodge vehicle on Wed., March 16 from 10 am - 2 pm at the WRHS Administration Building.

RZ Motors will donate a room’s worth of funds to Western Horizons Care Center’s “One Room At a Time Together” Campaign.

Wellness Break on KNDC 1490 Gretchen Willamson, Registered Respiratory Therapist & Patty Ness, RN, Community Health & Wellness Coordinator will discuss “What is Respiratory Therapy?” & “Tobacco Cessation” on Thurs., March17 at 8:30 am.

Healthy Food Demo at Kennedy’s Thurs., March 17 from 12 - 1:30 pm at Kennedy’s Fresh Foods by Patty Ness, RN, Community Health & Wellness Coordinator & Tara Bieber, RN, Southwestern District Health Unit.

Auxiliary Meeting Thurs., March 24 at Noon in classroom 1.

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SAVE THE DATE for the “Adult Prom” at Woodfire Grill on Sat., Apr. 16.

Grand March, music, photos, appetizers, silent & live auction. To raise funds for the “One Room At a Time Together” Campaign at Western Horizons Care Center.

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2012). It would be hard to argue that our rates were too high compared to other states or were holding back activity in the Bakken.

North Dakota, like other oil and agriculture states, will have to make adjustments and difficult budget decisions will be made as we work through this time of lower commodity prices.

Nevertheless, the decision of the 2015 legislature to lower the tax on oil was an avoidable loss of present and future state revenues that will certainly limit some of our public policy choices for years to come.

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

Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time • Bowman Assembly of God Pastor Ed Kvaale 523-5544 / bowmanag.org Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning worship • Bowman United Methodist Pastor Ron Olson (70l) 523-5492 www.bowmanumc.org Sunday School for all ages: 9 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:10 a.m.

Wednesday night activities: Beginning @ 6 p.m.

• Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen 614 North Earling, Miles City, Mont. (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.

• Catholic Churches: St. Charles of Bowman; St. Mary’s of Marmarth; St. Mel’s of Rhame

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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. at Sunset Home • Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Rhame 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m. – Worship Feb. 17, Mar. 2, Mar 16 – 6 p.m. soup/sandwiches, 7 Lenten worship • Bowman Lutheran Church 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship & Sunday School 2nd Wed., 9 a.m. – Women’s Bible study Every Wed., 12 p.m. – Sack lunch Bible study: Genesis Wed., 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Kids’ Klub, grades 3-6 Lenten Wed. – 6 p.m. soup/ sandwiches, 7 Lenten worship

• Lebanon Lutheran Church, Amidon Feb. 14, Feb. 28, Mar. 13, Mar 27 – 10 a.m. Fellowship, 11 a.m.

Worship Feb. 21, Mar. 5, Mar 20, Apr. 3 – 5 p.m. Fellowship, 6 p.m. Worship Lenten Wed. – 6 p.m. soup/ sandwiches, 7 Lenten worship • Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services • Mound Church North of Rhame, Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service. Weather permitting • Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Wiggins 11 a.m. worship • Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass; 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass

• First Lutheran Church, Rhame 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship Thurs., 2 p.m. – Release Time, Grades K-6 Feb. 10, Feb. 24, Mar. 9 – 6 p.m. soup/sandwiches, 7 Lenten worship

• Scranton Lutheran Parish March 2 – 5 p.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m. Lenten Service

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

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FOR SALE: 2nd Cutting Alfalfa 3x4x8 Squares, Bales are Good Quality also available in small squares. RFV is 140 to 170.

Grass/Alfalfa Mix Good Quality. We alao have Grain Hay and Straw. Please share if you know somebody interested or for more info please message or call 701440-5576. (3/18 KS)

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Farm Land For Rent 3,000 acres close to Bowman/Haley Dam. 2 year lease.

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HELP WANTED GARRISON STATE BANK & Trust has an opening for an agricultural lending officer. Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics or related field, 10 years of agricultural lending experience and excellent communication skills.

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

cialist/Teaching certificate. Apply to Mike Bradner, MPCG School, 900 Main St W, Mayville, ND 58257; call (701) 788-2281; michael.bradner@may-portcg.com.

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

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

the agenda for January, EllDean Maychrzak second, roll call vote, MC. FINANCIAL REPORTS: Sheila Ness made a motion to approve the financial reports for January 10th, 2016 with a balance for the city of $2,258,580.09 & the Parkboard General Fund of $18,818.64 & Improvement Fund of $3,911.03, & a year end December 31st, 2015 balance of $2,305,997.37 for the city, EllDean Maychrzak second, roll call vote, MC. BILLS PRESENTED: Brent Sanford made a motion to pay all bills presented for December, Dale Henderson second, roll call vote, MC. AUDITOR/PARKBOARD REPORT: A memorial was given to the Jane Pierce family. Larry Tibor will be asked to attend the next meeting in preparation for the summer baseball program.

There are eight water customers that have until the 25th to pay or their water will be shut off. Karla Germann has printed off an arial map of Scranton to hang at city hall.

PWS REPORT: The wood pile has been burned at the dump.

There has been some snow removal. Christmas decorations have been taken down. Repairs are being made to the brush attachment for the tool cat. Tony’s city pickup has had a U joint replaced and continues to have small issues. This pickup will be used only for in town.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Lucas Doerr attended the meeting regarding the Surge Fund Sewer Project. Infra Trak plans to be in Scranton in March to do the slip lining of the sewer lines. Discussion was held regarding the street project. Deon Stockert and Kenzie Robertson will attend the February meeting with plans for the street project. The council reviewed the FEMA paperwork that has been received regarding the dike. An ordinance regarding the flood plain in Scranton will need to be adopted by the April meeting.

NEW BUSINESS: There have been complaints about dogs running loose in town. A letter will be sent to the owners of the dogs. The residents that reported the dogs running at large were informed that they can contact Steve Wild’s office to file a formal complaint.

ADJOURN: Sheila Ness made a motion to adjourn at 8:05 pm, Brent Sanford second, roll call vote, MC. The next city council meeting is scheduled for February 8th, 2016.

MAY-PORT CG School is hiring for 2016-2017: MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER, qualified in Language Arts/Math (Gr6-8).

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Approx. 6300 sf. with recent upgrades.

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LOOKING FOR SEMI-RETIRED couple or individual to manage 30 room renovated motel in Jamestown, ND. Includes housing, plus salary. Call Tosha for details.

701-252-0222.

POSITION OPEN FOR Assistant Elevator Manager, Sykeston, ND. Excellent wages, benefits. For information call Lynn at Miller Elevator Co., 701-984-2489, Sykeston, ND. CLASS A OTR DRIVER WANTED. Reefer/drive in. Home weekly. Starting .38 to .40/mile, DOE. Benefits: Health Insurance, SignOn Bonus, Paid Vacation. Bill (701) 527-7215.

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

Super pay & benefits. To learn more call Beth, Kim, or Sharon today! 888-985-3001, www.driveforgibsons.com EOE. DRIVE FLATBED - NO previous flatbed experience needed! 4450 CPM based on experience.

High miles. Full benefits. Pets allowed. Requires CDL-A and 1-year OTR. 888.476.4860 www. drivechief.com CDL A DRIVERS - *$7,500 SignOn-Bonus MEDICAL BENEFITS on DAY 1 & $65K+ in your FIRST YEAR!!! *GUARANTEED PAY *Profit Sharing *401k WITH COMPANY MATCH & MORE! Email resume: mnhr@mclaneco. com or Call Hollie Now! (507) 664-3038.

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

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

HELP WANTED!

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

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

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Police Officer Position The City of Bowman North Dakota currently has an opening for the position of Police Officer. Bowman is a progressive community located in SW corner of the state of North Dakota with a number of amenities for the outdoorsman and families. The Department offers a competitive salary to include overtime, paid holidays, sick leave and health insurance through Sanford of North Dakota. Officers are provided all equipment and uniforms to include a take home, fully marked and equipped patrol vehicle. Preference is given to those individuals who are ND Post certified and/or certified through another state in good standing.

Persons interested in applying for the position can call with any questions you may have or send your resume. You may also find us on facebook at; Bowman Police Department North Dakota.

Bowman Police Department P.O. Box #12 Bowman, ND 58623 Attn: Chief Headley 701-523-5672

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE MEDORA LAND WITH water, sewer, power, telephone; ready to build. 30 acres badlands river views. Adjoins Medora city limits and Little Missouri River. Call 701-872-6042.

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

Call Kevin Pifer for free valuation at Pifer’s Auctioneers 701-2385810 or kpifer@pifers.com

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Many residential options offered, close to healthcare and retail; future plans include community center, pool. Call 701-712-1353.

BUSINESSES FOR SALE FOR SALE: LAKOTA Hardware, Main St., Lakota, ND. 6,000 sq. ft. building, inventory and storage shed. Many store improvements.

For inquiries, please call 701247-2513.

CAR SALES & ACCESSORY Business: quality property, prime location, 21 years in business.

Loyal customer base. Owner retiring. Devils Lake, ND. Serious Buyers Only. 701-739-4330.

LIVESTOCK/HORSES HORSE BUYER IN TOWN!! Buying all kinds of horses at RUGBY LIVESTOCK, Wednesday, 3/2/16 or STOCKMANS, DICKINSON, Thursday, 3/3/16. 8:00-5:00. Paid on the spot. Joe or Sharon Simon 612-839-9568.

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

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

Find details at www.ndhsa.org .

All are welcome to attend.

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

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

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 12th, 19th, & 26th, 2016 STEVEN J. WILD, #04091 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY J. ORCUTT, AKA GARY ORCUTT, Deceased.

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

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

Dated this 4th day of February, 2016.

Cathy Orcutt, Personal Representative P.O. Box 203 Bowman, ND 58623 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative E\4857-009.1 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 12th, 19th, & 26th, 2016 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BOWMAN SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Patrick W. Getz and Pamela J. Getz, Plaintiffs, vs.

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

Defendants.

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

Dated this 8th day of February, 2016.

SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C.

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

SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dated at Bowman ND, this 2nd day of February, 2016. /s/ Sandra K. Tivis Bowman County Auditor Bowman , ND 58623 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 26th, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER: The Scranton City Council met Monday, January 11, 2016, at Scranton City Hall. Robb Pierce called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were Mayor Robb Pierce; Aldermen: Dale Henderson, Sheila Ness, EllDean Maychrzak, Brent Sanford; PWS: Tony Dillon; Auditor: Kari Ruggles; Visitors: Lucas Doerr.

READING OF THE MINUTES: Dale Henderson made a motion to approve the December minutes, EllDean Maychrzak second, roll call vote, MC. AGENDA APPROVAL: Sheila Ness made a motion to approve

Respectfully Submitted, Kari Ruggles, City Auditor ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR DECEMBER 2015 EFT IRS $168.30; EFT IRS $889.46; EFT BCBS $1,198.75; 6866 Robb Pierce $40.00; 6867 Skid Pro Attachments $311.53; 6868 Tony Dillon $554.10; 6869 Kari Ruggles $461.75; 6870 One Call $5.50; 6871 ND Dept. of Health $275.42; 6872 Glines Electric LLC $218.00; 6873 Utility Services Assoc. $2,649.50; 6874 AE2S $22,125.00; 6875 AE2S $2,324.10; 6876 Tony Dillon $3,060.25; 6877 Parkboard $268.86; 6878 Infra-Trak $30,925.86; 6879 Kari Ruggles $1,219.02; 6880 Brosz Engineering $1,430.00; 6881 Visa $17.46; 6882 Southwest Water $2,426.25; 6883 City of Bowman $4,379.00; 6884 Southwestern Dist. Health Unit $60.00; 6885 Country Media $285.35; 6886 Productivity Plus Acct. $2,176.94; 6887 Scranton Equity $586.12; 6888 Super Valu $25.78; 6889 MDU $1,768.32 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 26th & March 4th, 2016 CITY OF BOWMAN LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ELECTION FILING DEADLINE Notice is hereby given that on June 14, 2016 a regular election will be held in the City of Bowman for the purpose of electing: CITY COMMISSION President of Commission (1 Position) 4 Year Term City Commissioner (2 Positions) 4 Year Term PARK BOARD City Park Board Member (2 Positions) 4 Year Term City Park Board Member (1 Position)2 Year Unexpired Term Any qualified elector who has been a resident of the City of Bowman for at least nine (9) months is eligible to be a member of the City Commission or Park Board.

Candidates are required to file a completed SFN 2704 Petition/ Certificate of Nomination and a SFN 10172 Statement of Interest form. Candidates must file these required forms at the Office of the City Auditor, City Hall, 101 1st St. NE, Bowman, ND, no later than 4:00 pm, Monday, April 11, 2016.

At this time the Auditor will draw the Candidates’ names which will determine their position on the ballot. Forms are available by contacting the City Auditors Office at 101 1st St. NE, Bowman, ND, 523-3309.

Dated at Bowman, North Dakota, this 18th Day of February, 2016.

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BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

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/s/ Peggy Allen Peggy Allen, City Financial Auditor PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 26th, March 4th & March 11th, 2016 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00030 Sealed bids for Scranton Street Improvements, Scranton, North Dakota, will be received until 11:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, by the City Auditor, City of Scranton, 109 2nd Ave, Scranton ND 58653. The construction bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. local time at Scranton City Hall.

The scope of work to be completed under this Project generally consists of constructing 2,825 feet of Patching, and Overlay on Main Street and miscellaneous street repairs in Scranton, ND. Work consists of the following approximate quantities: 2,559 tons of Superpave FAA 43; 154 tons of PG 58-34 Asphalt Cement; 4,956 SY of Geogrid; 5,227 SY of Full Depth Removal; 4,157 SY of Milling Pavement Surface; 1,334 CY of Salvaged Base Course; 747 LF of Curb and Gutter; 137 SY Valley Gutter; Work Zone Traffic Control; and other related work items. Davis-Bacon wage requirements do not apply to this Project.

Each Bid is to be submitted on the basis of cash payment for the Work, on a Bid Form furnished by the Engineer, and shall be accompanied by a separate envelope containing an acceptable Bidder’s bond payable to City of Scranton in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the full amount of the Bid, executed by the Bidder as principal and by a Surety, authorized to do business in the State of North Dakota meeting the requirements of the Bidding Documents, conditioned that if the principal’s Bid is accepted and the Contract awarded to the principal, the principal, within seven (7) days after Notice of Award, shall execute a contract in accordance with the terms of the Bid and Contractor’s bond as required by law and regulations and determinations of the Scranton City Council.

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Each Bid shall contain a copy of the Contractor’s license or certificate of renewal thereof issued by the Secretary of State enclosed in the required Bid Bond envelope. No contract shall be awarded to any Bidder unless the Bidder holds a license in the class within which the value of the project falls.

All Bids must be submitted in a Bidding envelope that is securely sealed. The envelope shall be plainly marked to indicate the contents and shall show the name of the person, firm, or corporation submitting the Bid, project title, and acknowledge receipt of all Addenda. No Bid will be read or considered that does not fully comply with the above provisions regarding bonding and licensure, and receipt of Addenda, if any. Any deficient Bid submitted will be returned to the Bidder unopened.

Bids will be taken under advisement and the award of the contract, if awarded, will be made within sixty (60) days after the date of opening the Bids. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or to waive any informality in the Bids received as deemed to be most favorable to the interest of the City of Scranton. All work on near the school (Fries Street) must be completed by August 1, 2016, the project must be substantially complete by September 1, 2016, and complete and ready for Final Payment by September 30, 2016.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 26th, 2016 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will receive bids for the construction of the following project(s): Job No.: 31 Project No(s).: SOIB-5085(071)019 Length: 21.354 Type: HMA County(s): BOWMAN & SLOPE Cos Location: US 85 FROM NORTH OF BOWMAN, NORTH TO AMIDON Job No.: 54 Project No(s).: SS-5-999(016) Type: PAVEMENT MARKING County(s): BOWMAN, ADAMS,

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BILLINGS, DUNN, GOLDEN VALLEY, GRANT, HETTINGER, MCKENZIE, MERCER, MORTON, SIOUX, SLOPE, & STARK Cos Location: VARIOUS US AND STATE HIGHWAYS IN THE DICKINSON DISTRICT Bids will be received via the Bid Express on-line bidding exchange at www.bidx.com until 09:30AM, March 18, 2016. Bids will be opened at that time at the NDDOT building on the capitol grounds in Bismarck and the bid results will be distributed and posted online at https://www.dot. nd.gov/business/bidinfo.htm approximately 30 minutes after bids are opened.

The proposal forms, plans, and specifications are available on the NDDOT website at http:// www.dot.nd.gov and may be inspected at the Construction Services Division, 608 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota.

All bidders not currently prequalified with NDDOT must submit a Contractor’s Prequalification Statement (SFN 9384) to the Department at least ten (10) business days prior to the bid opening. The form can be found on the NDDOT website.

NDDOT reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive technicalities, or to accept such as may be determined in the best interests of the state.

Requested by: Grant Levi, P.E., Director North Dakota Department Transportation

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER February 26th, 2016 North Dakota Department of Health Public Notice Issue of an NDPDES Permit Public Notice Date: 2/22/2016 Purpose of Public Notice The Department intends to issue the following North Dakota Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NDPDES) Discharge Permit under the authority of Section 6128-04 of the North Dakota Century Code.

Permit Information:

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Public Notice Number: ND-2016010 Application Date: 10/1/2015 Application Number: NDR04 Applicant Name: Small Municipal Seperate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) Mailing Address: ND Dept of Health, Div of Water Quality, 918 East Divide Ave, Bismarck ND 58501-1947 Telephone Number: 701.328.5242 Proposed Permit Expiration Date: 3/31/2021 Description: The Department proposes to reissue NDPDES General Permit NDR04-0000 to authorize the discharge of stormwater from small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4). The permit applies to MS4s in North Dakota that are regulated pursuant to 40 CFR 122.26. MS4s covered by this permit are located in census defined urbanized areas and cities with a population of at least 10,000. The Department may authorize other small MS4s based on criteria outlined in the Phase II Federal Stormwater Rule. The general permit requires a stormwater management program to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges from a MS4, and includes minimum control measures as identified in 40 CFR 122.34.

MS4s included in the renewal are: Bismarck City of, Bismarck State College, Burleigh County (Urbanized Area), Cass County (Urbanized Area), Dickinson City of, Fargo City of, Grand Forks City of, Grand Forks County (Urbanized Area), Horace City of, Jamestown City of, Lincoln City of, Mandan City of, Minot City of, Morton County (Urbanized Area), ND Dept. of Transportation (Urbanized Area), ND State University, University of ND, West Fargo City of, and Williston City of.

Tentative Determinations Proposed effluent limitations and other permit conditions have been made by the Department.

They assure that State Water Quality Standards and applicable provisions of the FWPCAA will be protected.

Information Requests and Public Comments Copies of the application, draft permit, and related documents

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All comments received by March 22, 2016 will be considered prior

to finalizing the permit. If there is significant interest, a public hearing will be scheduled. Otherwise, the Department will issue the final permit within sixty (60) days of this notice. If you require special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, call TDD at 1.800.366.6868.

are available for review. Comments or requests should be directed to the ND Dept of Health, Div of Water Quality, 918 East Divide Ave, Bismarck ND 585011947 or by calling 701.328.5210.

2015 Financial Statement for The City of Scranton General Fund...............................................$2,222,808.88 Construction Fund...............................................$941.58 Garbage Fund...................................................$40,919.57 Sewer Fund..........................................................$1,925.94 Street Fund........................................................$12,592.82 Water Fund.......................................................$26,808.58 Total All Funds...........................................$2,305,997.37

Whiting Township Annual Meeting March 15th, 2016

at 2:00 p.m.

At the Steve Forthum Residence Election of 1 Supervisor

Township Annual Meetings Annual meetings and elections for 1, 2 or 3 supervisors and for a clerk and/or treasurer in some townships will be held tuesday, March 15, 2016 as follows: Arom Township

at Chad Njos home

1 P.M.

Goldfield Township

at Dean Kahrs home

6:30 P.M.

Gem Township

at Grant Paulson home potluck supper at 5:30 p.m.

2 P.M.

Haley Township

at John Palczewski home

7 P.M.

Minnehaha Township

at Warren Anderson home

7 P.M.

Ladd Township

Nebo Township

at Chad Miller home

at Bethany Lutheran Church

Grand River Township at Dean Olson home

7 P.M. 7 P.M.

7:30 P.M.

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Posting Date February 22, 2016

1. MUSIC: What was the name of the record company founded by the Beatles?

2. ASTRONOMY: Which planet in our solar system spins the fastest?

3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which insect can indicate the temperature with accuracy?

4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the fastest known bird in the world?

5. CHEMISTRY: What is the only metal that’s liquid at room temperature?

6. MOVIES: What was Baby’s real name in “Dirty Dancing”?

7. GEOGRAPHY: What country is bordered by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans?

8. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear represented in the condition “herpetophobia”?

9. MEDICAL: What is the common name for hypoglycemia?

10. TELEVISION: Where does Homer Simpson work? © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

Trivia Test Answers 1. Apple Records; 2. Jupiter, which rotates once in just less than 10 hours.; 3. Crickets; 4. Peregrin falcon; 5. Mercury; 6. Frances; 7. South Africa; 8. Fear of reptiles or creepy, crawly things; 9. Low blood sugar; 10. Springfield Nuclear Power Plant

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SPORTS

A FIGHT FOR THE TOP Colbey Steeke takes second place finish at state. (Photo by Reflections Studio)

Night Hawks come in 3rd; Bulldogs have 4 place winners at state wrestling 4 place winners for Bowman County

The Bowman County wrestlers placed four individuals at the State Tournament in Fargo this past weekend. Alex Madrigal 4th, Clay Mattern 5th, Sterling Lee 6th and Mathew Carlson 8th. They were many exciting matches with many close matches, overtime matches and some major upsets. Sterling Lee beat the number three seed the first round, the number six seed in the second round and lost in overtime to the number two seed in the semifinals.

Clay also had some exciting matches with two overtime matches. Congratulations to all the wrestlers on a great season.

106 - DJ Martian Champ. Round 1 - DJ won by fall over Patrick Calvillo (Pembina County North) Fall 2:31.

Quarterfinal – DJ lost to Coy Awender (Oakes) won by major decision 14-4.

Cons. Round 2 – DJ fell to Kyle Alfson (Hillsboro/Central Valley) in 4:46.

113 - Alex Madrigal placed 4th.

Champ. Round 1 - Alex Madrigal won by major decision over Easton Ogren (Kindred) 9-1 Quarterfinal – Alex lost to Tanner Urlaub (Pembina County North) in a 10-7 decision.

Cons. Round 2 - Alex won by fall over Jake Herr (South Border) in 2:58 Cons. Round 3 - Alex won by an 11-5 decision over Braedon Gumke (Watford City).

Cons. Semi - Alex won by a 5-2 decision over Kaydin Meiers (Stanley-Powers lake).

3rd Place Match – Alex lost to Tanner Urlaub (Pem-

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bina County North) in a 7-1 decision.

126 - Cole Schmalz Champ. Round 1 – Cole fell to Branden Burtch (Kenmare/Bowbells) in 5:36.

Cons. Round 1 – Cole fell to Braden Kline (Hettinger/ Scranton) in 2:21.

132 - Clayton Mattern placed 5th.

Champ. Round 1 - Clay won 7-5 in Tie breaker over Colton Bartuska (Des-Lacs Burlington).

Quarterfinal – Clay lost to Wyatt Nagel (Linton/HMB) in a 14-7 decision.

Cons. Round 2 - Clay won in sudden victory over Hunter Fritz (Beulah-Hazen) 108.

Cons. Round 3 - Clay won by fall over Gage Litton (Pembina County North) 2:20 Cons. Semi – Clay fell to Brock Aberle (Lisbon) won by fall in 2:03.

5th Place Match – Clay won by medical forfeit over Cale Schalesky (Hettinger/ Scranton) 138 - Jacob Ruggles Champ. Round 1 – Jacob fell Trace Bakke (Kindred) in 4:50.

Cons. Round 1 – Jacob lost to Jacob Scheer (BeulahHazen) in a 6-4 decision.

145 - Mathew Carlson placed 8th Champ. Round 1 Mathew won by a 9-1 major decision over Brady Irmen (Velva) Quarterfinal – Mathew lost to Walker Carr (Carrington) by a 14-2 major decision.

Cons. Round 2 - Mathew won by fall over Tristen Sott (Pembina County North) in 4:47.

Cons. Round 3 – Mathew lost to Alec Andress (Hettinger/Scranton) in a 7-5

decision.

7th Place Match – Mathew lost to Jacob Bitz (Napoleon/G-S Imperials) in a 6-1 decision.

152 - Lane Jeffers Champ. Round 1 – Lane fell to Troy Wiegandt (Larimore) in :47.

Cons. Round 1 - Lane won by an 8-7 decision over David Jochim (South Border).

Cons. Round 2 – Lane lost to Logan Lachowitzer (Hettinger/Scranton) by major decision 11-3.

160 - Sterling Lee placed 6th Champ. Round 1 - Sterling won by decision over Austin Urlaub (Pembina County North) 13-10 Quarterfinal - Sterling won by an 8-4 decision over Austin Collins (Kindred) Semifinal – Sterling lost in sudden victory 9-7 to Jordan Urbach (Lisbon) Cons. Semi – Sterling lost in a 5-4 decision to Kaden Wolsky (Carrington ).

5th Place Match –Sterling lost in SV 5-3 to Ethan Anderson (Hettinger/Scranton).

195 - Beau Jeffers Champ. Round 1 – Beau fell to Jose Martinez (Grafton) in 3:27.

Cons. Round 1 – Beau lost in a 7-0 decision to Cade Merrigan (Central Cass).

Alex Madrigal places fourth.

Sterling Lee places sixth.

Night Hawks finish in 3rd place

The Night Hawk wrestling team had a great state tournament, and finished in third place only nine points less than the second place team Pembina County North.

Two matches in the championship round were the difference. Ethan Elijah of Lisbon was leading Pembina

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BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

The wide receiver The Vikings Vine By JORDAN WRIGHT For the Pioneer

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

Last week, we went over the quarterbacks, running backs and full back positions. This week, I will turn my attention to the wide receiver group and the tight ends. The wide receiver group has gotten thrown under the bus a lot, but that is to be expected since the Vikings are a run first team who threw the least amount of passes in the NFL in 2015.

Stefon Diggs was by far the Vikings’ best receiver in 2015, leading the team in receptions (52) and yards (720) to go with four touchdowns (even though he only started nine games and played in 13 total).

Pro Football Focus rated Diggs as the 25 best WR in the NFL last season with a player grade of 82.0.

Diggs was only a fifth round pick in last year’s draft, but he showed he has what it takes to be a good player in the NFL. However, it’s unclear if he will ever become a true number one receiver on the team or simply remain a great complimentary player. Diggs has three years left on his rookie deal.

Mike Wallace was a huge disappointment in Minnesota after the Vikings basically traded Greg Jennings and a fifth round pick to acquire him. Wallace was third on the team (behind Diggs and Kyle Rudolph) in both receptions (39), yards (473) and touchdowns (2). PFF also ranked Wallace 96 out of 121 qualifying receivers in the NFL with a player grade of 55.4.

With a cap hit of around $11 million this upcom-

ing season, I don’t see any way the Vikings bring him back. Even if Wallace was willing to take a pay cut, I believe it would be in the best interest of both parties to go their separate ways.

Jarius Wright only caught 34 passes for 442 yards and zero touchdowns, but he was reliable.

The Vikings know who Jarius is, and that is a receiver who will never be elite but will usually be reliable.

Jarius is the perfect third or fourth receiver to have on a team. With a grade of 70.0, Wright comes in at number 65 in PFF’s rankings. Wright has four years left on his recent contract extension and a cap hit of around $2.5 million.

Adam Thielen only caught 12 passes for 144 yards. Thielen did not play enough to be ranked

by PFF, but his grade of 60.4 would have put him at number 86 in the NFL. Thielen is a free agent this year, and I expect the Vikings to give him another chance to make the roster this summer.

Charles Johnson was a colossal disappointment this year. After looking like a potential number one receiver in 2014, Johnson fell back to earth this season, only catching 9 passes for 127 yards. Like Thielen, Johnson didn’t play enough to be ranked by PFF, but his grade of 66.1 would have placed him number 79 in the league.

Johnson is under contract for one more season.

Wallace and Johnson might have been dissapointments this season, but the biggest disappointment by far was Cordarrelle Patterson. After making the Pro Bowl his rookie year, Patterson has fallen out of favor with the coaching staff. CP84 might be one of the best return men in the game, but poor route running and lackluster effort have ensured Patterson will never be more than a gadget player in the NFL. After only catching 2(!) passes for 15 yards, Patterson has a PFF score of only 61.5 which would have ranked him number 82 in the league had he qualified.

Kyle Burwick (Photo by Reflections Studio)

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County’s Bradyn Horgan 3-2 at 138 when Horgan managed a reversal with 10 seconds remaining in the match and pulled out the win. The other match was at 220 when Pembina County’s Michael Lafferty pulled off one the bigger upsets of the tourney by defeating Night Hawk Colbey Steeke 9-6 in the championship match.

The Night Hawks had 10 place winners led by Kyle Burwick, who won his second straight title in a dominating manner at 113. He pinned his first three opponents and won the championship match by a 12-0 score over Chauncey Dittus of New Salem-Almont. He won the state title at 106 last season. Others who placed were Mason DeFoe (fifth at 106), Carlos Martinez (seventh at 120), Cale Schalesky (sixth at 132), Alec Andress (fourth at 145), Logan Lachowitzer (eighth at 152), Ethan Anderson (fifth at 160), Issac Anderson (seventh at 170), Jacob Schalesky (sixth at 195) and Steeke (second at 220).

Cale Schalesky was still hindered by an elbow injury from the East/West tourney and was nowhere near 100 percent. After a great comeback victory that got him into the semifinals in the

consolation round, he lost his next match and had to medically forfeit out of the fifth/sixth place match.

The Night Hawks got off to a good start in the first round of the first day by winning eight of their 11 matches. In the second round on that day only, Burwick and Steeke won their matches and the

other six headed for the consolation rounds along with the three who lost their opening matches.

Carrington also won the dual portion of the state tourney to repeat as champs in both the individual and dual portions of the tourney. They downed Minot Ryan 62-12, Casselton 68-3 and Lisbon

Wildlife, shooting, fraternal and nonprofit civil organizations are urged to submit an application for the Encouraging Tomorrow’s Hunters program, a State Game and Fish Department grant program developed to assist recruitment of the next generation of hunters and shooters.

The maximum grant allowed is $3,000.

The program currently helps fund approximately 40 club and organizational events and projects, with an average grant of $1,250.

Grant funds help cover event expenses, including promotional printing; event memorabilia such as shirts, caps or vests; ammunition and targets, and eye and ear protection.

Past funding has enabled several groups to conduct youth pheasant and waterfowl hunts, while others have sponsored trap and other shooting events, including archery and rifle shooting.

Any club or organization interested in conducting a youth hunting or shooting event can get more informa-

tion, including a grant application, from the Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov, or by contacting outreach biologist Pat Lothspeich at 701-328-6332.

The deadline to apply for a 2016 grant is April 20.

Boats need current registration Boat owners purchasing watercraft from private individuals this winter are reminded to register it in their name with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.

Registering a used watercraft purchased from an individual must include proof of transfer of ownership, such as a photocopy of the previous owner’s registration card, a canceled check or a signed note from the previous owner stating transfer of ownership.

The prorated price to register motorboats under 16 feet in length, and all canoes, is $6; motorboats from 16 feet to less than 20 feet in length, $12; and motorboats at least 20 feet in length, $15.

The current three-year

boat registration cycle runs through Dec. 31, 2016.

In addition, boat owners who need to renew their registration can renew online at the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov, by clicking the online services link, and “watercraft registration and renewals” under the watercraft heading.

Also, anyone buying a new or used watercraft can register online and generate a 10-day temporary permit that is valid until the registration is processed.

Regulations require the boat number to be in contrasting color to the hull in plain vertical block letters at least 3 inches in height, excluding any border, trim, outlining or shading, and must be maintained in a legible condition so the number is clearly visible in daylight hours.

The number must read from left to right, and groups of numbers and letters must be separated by a space or hyphen equivalent in width to the letter “M.” In addition, a validation sticker issued by the Game and Fish Department must be displayed on the boat within 6 inches of the number toward the rear of the boat.

No other numbers should be displayed in this area.

(By Sarah Martian and Sheldon Christenson/For The Pioneer)

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April 2016

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57-12. The Night Hawks finished in third place. They opened up with a 40-33 win over Linton/HMB, lost in the semis to Lisbon 37-34 and downed Central Cass 34-25 for third place.

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

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

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and must be currently licensed or willing to become licensed as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of North Dakota. *** Position Includes: • Flexible Monday- Friday Schedule • Competitive Wages & Benefits • Relocation Assistance • And Much More!

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Additional Positions Available: RNs or LPNs at our Critical-Access Hospital RNs or LPNs at our LTC Dietary Aides at SHS And Much More!

CNAs at our Long-Term Care Seeking FT, PT or Per Diem CNAs 8 or 12 Hour PM and Night Shifts ** Starting Wage $13.50 + Exp

** Additional Shift Differential for PM & Night Shifts

Dietary Aides at our LTC Seeking Supplemental or After-School Dietary Aides. The positions duties include: serving meals to residents, patients and employees; washing dishes; and assisting with the cleanup of the department.

Financial Counselor The Clinic/Hospital Business Office is seeking a Full-Time Financial Counselor to assist patients and family members in understanding costs of treatment and developing payment solutions. ** Deadline to apply is February 28, 2016.

CNA Instructional Course An instructional class is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 for applicants who are interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. Those applicants who become employed with our organization will be waived the class fee and will be financially compensated during the 3 week class. **Deadline to apply is May 6, 2016. **

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

RENDERINGS

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DESIGN SPACES

Various renderings by Linda Brooks

By LINDA BROOKS For The Pioneer

One of my required classes for Interior Design necessitated developing skills with pen & ink, pencil, pastel pencils, watercolors, colored pencils, and colored markers. This skill is called rendering – a representation of a building or interior in perspective, usually done for the purposes of presentation.

Louis Sullivan, (1856-1924), known as the Father of modern American architecture, was a master of freehand draw ing .

O n e of his under

studies was Frank Lloyd Wright who was an accomplished renderer – he drew countless buildings incorporating great detail.

A well known architect, painter, writer and architectural critic, LeCorbusier - (pseudonym for Charles Edouard Jenneret) penned these words – “with color you accentuate, you classify, you disentangle. With black you get stuck in the mud and you are lost.

Always say to yourself: Drawings must be easy to read. Color will come to your rescue”.

Here are some of the different mediums I worked with, developed my rendering skills.

Pen & Ink – this project involved choosing a photo and rendering it in ink in three separate ways – with dots, stripes and circles. The more dots one used the more solid the objects appear, fewer circles read as lighter space, and the close spacing of stripes indicated mass.

Colored pencils – here we worked with all the colors of the

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rainbow. Requirements were to do hours of drawing to hone our skills. One of my choices was an Amish quilt done in corduroy in dark colors with a black border. We see the tones of the colors by the pressure applied to the pencil – tone on tone.

Watercolors – these inks require the addition of water. We chose a picture and marked it from light to dark – the lightest shades were applied first and then the darker shades of color were added. The paper we used was immersed in water and then taped down with a waterproof tape – this allows for the leaching aspect of colors and keeps the paper from curling as it dries. Watercolor is a very difficult medium to work with as it is not easily controlled. One must learn to work with bold strokes and to see the blending of layer upon layer of color.

Pencil – our professors indicated which medium we would use for our sketch books – these were done out of class, one professor told us that we should figure on drawing two hours outside of class for every hour in class. Pencil allows for the gentle manipulation of light & dark and shade & shadow. Our pencil drawings were done on many different types of paper – black construction, tag board, cardboard, vellum (a parchment like paper) and trash paper (a tissue paper).

Colored markers – these

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The copper shown in my rendering makes use of both.

One of the jobs on the market for Interior Designers is Rendering – it requires skills in all these areas and I know of people who render all day long for the companies that employ them.

An area I have not covered is computer aided rendering – it is used by many companies but what happens if the computers go down? Hand rendering is a skill worth owning.

I hope you have enjoyed looking into some of the skills I had to develop for my Interior Design training.

Linda Brooks, owner of Design Consulting, has an Interior Design Degree from NDSU. She lives in Bowman. She can be contacted at lbrooks@ndsupernet.com. You can view her blog through the community links section on the Pioneer’s website, www.bowmanextra. com.

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