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Across from the front entrance of the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum in Bowman stands an exhibit dedicated to sharing Bowman County's place in the historic events of World War I. A series of signs hang on the exhibit's glass to explain the artifacts.

'THE GREATEST DAY IN THE HISTORY OF BOWMAN'

Museum opens profound new exhibit

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net “Tuesday of this week was one of the greatest, if not the greatest day, in the history of Bowman, for at that time a host of patriotic people from all parts of the county gathered here to attend a patriotic meeting and to bid Godspeed to those perfect specimens of manhood who leave us to fight for the cause of humanity in a foreign land, and to assist in overturn-

ing the rule of a despot whose equal for savagery and brutality is not recorded in modern history.”

That dramatic quote was at the top of the Sept.

20, 1917 edition of the Bowman County Pioneer, a few months after U.S. troops joined its allies to begin their engagement in World War I. That passage hangs somberly at the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum (PTRM) as part of its new exhibit to commemorate Bowman’s role in the international event.

As part of the 100th anniversary of WWI, which began in 1914 after the as-

sassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the museum felt it was necessary to provide its visitors with a small piece of the insurmountable history. “(The exhibit) is for people to come in and see Bowman’s history placed within this international context,” said Lori Nohner, manager of PTRM. Many men from Bowman County and the surrounding areas fought in WWI, according to Nohner, while women on the home front helped to support the Red Cross and the Navy League by wrapping bandages, making bed shirts and going into nursing.

The exhibit, finished earlier this month, has much to display from Bowman during that pe-

The military outfit of a local resident who fought in World War I rests proudly at the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum exhibit. riod in history. A military suit belonging to a local resident who has since passed away stands

proudly on display along with a gas mask, a service

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BOWMAN

City plans projects to use $6.75M in ‘surge’ funds

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Before the North Dakota Senate approved this week the $1.1 billion “surge” fund bill to the governor’s desk, city of Bowman officials had already made headway on how to spend its share of the funds.

Legislation moved forward to the governor’s desk to be signed just in the recent days, with the city of Bowman set to receive about $6.75 million. The

bill stipulated that those funds could only be used for oil-related projects.

The North Dakota House of Representatives voted last week to approve a version of the onetime funding legislation that would allocate money to oil-impacted cities and counties. The Senate passed it on Monday. An early draft of the legislation, before several amendments were attached to the bill, allocated about $9 million for the city of Bowman.

Because of the reduced amount, the city had to pare

down its list of proposed infrastructure projects, which it did during a special meeting held at 9 a.m. Monday.

Bowman City Board of Commissioners President Lyn James said it was the intent of the special meeting, at which each of the city commissioners were present, to “get the ball rolling” so that the city could get some projects going provided the legislation passes.

A committee comprised of James, Commissioner Darren Limesand, Bowman County Development Corp. Executive Di-

rector Teran Doerr and Dan and Jon Brosz of Brosz Engineering of Bowman previously worked on project proposals that they felt were directly related to oil activity in the area.

James reiterated that the surge funds were solely focused on projects related to oil, whether in the past, present or future.

During the committee’s most recent meeting, which also involved Todd Hofland, city street superintendent, and Bill Mason, city water and sewer supervisor,

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SWHC calls portion of plans ‘future add-ons’ Hospital clarifies recent project update

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Editor’s Note: The Pioneer sought additional clarifications regarding the Southwest Healthcare Services hospital and long-term care project plans this week after a story giving an update on the project was published in the Feb. 20 edition.

While the architect and contractors for the Southwest Healthcare Services project updated staff at the Bowman health care provider last week, it was clarified this week that part of the plans would potentially be left out of construction due to overwhelming costs.

Southwest Healthcare CEO Becky Hansen told the Pioneer on Wednesday that the project to co-locate the hospital’s services has always been the main priority. Items detailed in subsequent plans for the new hospital and long-term care unit, however, detail several aspects that might not be seen once the hospital is complete, such as a secondfloor above the clinic or a redesigned Heritage Wing.

Those projects, as Hansen explained, are considered “alternates” that SWHC can add on whenever possible.

The core of the project is the critical access hospital and long-term care unit.

“They’ve always been addons since the base project from 2012,” Hansen said.

“Maybe internally, we were not calling them alternates, but for the bidding process, they’ve been alternates.”

The reason for considering those projects alternates is funding.

“The market conditions

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NEWS BRIEFS Kat Perkins to perform at 'Night for the Stars' The Third Annual CHI St. Alexius Health Night for the Stars is April 11 at the Bismarck Event Center and will have Scranton's Kat Perkins as the night's headliner.

The black-tie-optional event features a full night of activities including a professional photo by Glasser Images, complimentary cocktail hour with served hors d’oeuvres, complimentary cocktails and a threecourse meal, live and silent auctions, dance and more.

In addition, one lucky winner will drive away in a 2015 Dodge Dart that will be raffled off at the event.

Proceeds from Night for the Stars 2015 will benefit the patients and families served in CHI St. Alexius Health’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Radiology department.

To reserve your seats visit www.st.alexius.org/ foundation/stars or call (701) 530-7394.

N.D. senator pushes bill to support first responders after train derailments Sen. Heidi Heitkamp reintroduced this week her legislation to improve emergency preparedness and training for first responders and provide needed support to help emergency personnel better respond to hazardous incidents, such as crude oil train derailments and other hazmat situations.

In the wake of last week’s oil train derailment near Mount Carbon, W.Va., and following several derailments in recent years throughout the country – including an oil train derailment right outside Casselton, North Dakota in December 2013 – Heitkamp has been pushing for efforts, including legislation, to prioritize support for first responders and make sure they have the tools and skills they need to protect communities when responding to hazmat incidents on the rails.

Heitkamp’s Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RESPONSE) Act aims to address the nation's new challenges by creating a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) public-private council that would bring together emergency responders, Federal agencies, and leading experts to review training and best practices for first responders. The Council would provide recommendations to Congress on how to address first responders’ needs moving forward and help them protect communities across the country.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

Bowman County High School 2015 Science Olympiad Invitational— Events begin at 1 p.m.

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(ABOVE) The museum compiled a list of former residents who lost their lives fighting for their country in WWI. (BELOW) Miscellaneous items as part of the WWI exhibit.

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flag dedicated to men from Rhame that went off to war and several propaganda posters that adorned businesses during that historic time. Photographs of Bowman and its residents rest behind the exhibit’s glass, which have never before been on display but have remained part of the museum’s collection.

“I really enjoy learning about the people in Bowman County and all around this area in how they viewed the war and a lot of that we got from reading the old newspapers,” Nohner said.

An article in a 1918 edition of the Pioneer described a black man named Fred Winters who lived in Bowman. The article thoroughly detailed an account of Winters’ “unique” sendoff to fight overseas.

Winters, who Nohner said was assumed to have worked at one of the local banks, was drafted into the war in 1918, just as it was reaching its conclusion.

Because of his race — at that time segregation was still enforced — he was to take a train from Bowman separate from the white men who also headed off

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are showing us that the costs of construction are much higher than they were six months ago,” Hansen said. The overall plans for the hospital have not changed, but what SWHC can do is limited at this point, she added.

The plans under review by the North Dakota Department of Health are for the entire original project — a central facility that would house the clinic, emergency department, chapel, long-term care unit, Sunny Apartments, swing beds, acute care rooms, Heritage Wing, laboratory and rehabilitative and radiology departments.

The Heritage Wing was initially planned as the first phase of the project, but the cost constraints are making that seem unlikely.

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to war.

He had to board the train by himself and desired a sendoff like the one his white counterparts received, a big parade, people waving and patriotism abound.

“So this guy wanted to say goodbye to everyone, too, and he wanted people to say goodbye to him,” Nohner explained.

The man then lit some crates on fire and rang the city’s fire bell. Everyone came rushing to the scene to discover Winters.

They accompanied him to the train depot and waved him off.

He achieved his robust farewell.

To erect the exhibit, Nohner said they first decided on the space, which is located across from the front entrance to the museum. Then they sorted the items they already had in their collection — much of it donated over the years by longtime museum supporters Nancy and Terry Schaefer of Bowman — and decided what story they wanted to tell, what happened in WWI, why it started, how it ended and then to place Bowman in that context.

“This is how these people fit into this story,” she said.

Nohner said when guests visit the museum it

is the first exhibit they are attracted to.

There are plans to expand the exhibit in the future.

When the museum expands into the space of a larger building on the museum’s grounds, they hope to transfer related historical items over and create an exhibit dedicated to Bowman’s role in other military endeavors.

Those plans, however, are years away, according to Nohner.

“It’s not going to be a quick transition, I’m sorry to say. Obviously we’re moving forward one little step at a time for it,” Nohner said.

through the current building and found that we can provide and accommodate the residents’ needs very well,” Hansen said.

There’s also a possibility that SWHC can add more private, single rooms for its residents, but not increase its bed count. With the original plan of reconstructing the Heritage Wing, the private room availability would have decreased considerably.

Patient care, the operational side of the project, would change, Hansen admitted.

The Heritage Wing is a “unique part of the organization, but we feel that we can structure it so we can accommodate those residents in a good way to take care of them and their needs,” she said.

Dan Peterson, project liaison between SWHC and the project’s contractors, said any confusion for the SWHC staff members likely stemmed from their in-depth planning of their individual areas.

“Some people are always going to be disappointed at the end of the day, just because feedback they gave them may not actually come to be when the bids come in,” Peterson said.

Hansen admitted SWHC does not have all the answers for its project.

There is still looming uncertainty regarding some aspects of the final project as discussions are being held and key aspects are in process. “There are a lot of moving parts,” Hansen explained.

While many variables are up in the air, Hansen said those are not stopping the project from moving forward.

Additional possible funding is also being revisited and worked on, according to Hansen.

At the time SWHC really began to delve into the plans and obtain crucial funding for the project, they were unaware of the exorbitant costs that would come for them down

the line. Once bids started to come back for the project, prices had doubled, as Peterson explained.

That was a tipping point for the project.

SWHC originally based costs for its project — to help determine a figure to seek funding — on the costs involved in the construction of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Sanford Clinic in Dickinson. At that time, those project’s bids were coming in pretty much on par with estimates.

But when it came time for SWHC to seek bids for its project, the numbers were greatly skewed from project estimates.

“Nobody could have anticipated this type of an increase,” Hansen said.

Still, it was mentioned that additional bids could potentially come back on par with original estimates, though SWHC is planning for a multitude of contingencies if they do not.

If SWHC did decide to move on some of the additional projects in the future, those would already be approved once the Department of Health renders its opinion on the project. SWHC would not need to resubmit plans.

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Mr. Perkins' Opus

Scranton’s ‘Music Educator of the Year’ prepares to take final bow It was John Denver who once said music brings people together.

After almost four decades of bringing together a community while at the helm of Scranton Public Schools’ music program, Mark Perkins is preparing to shelve his conducting baton.

The legacy that will be left when Perkins, 60, retires at the end of this school year became more palpable after he was named North Dakota’s music educator of the year at the North Dakota Music Awards last weekend.

“Mr. P definitely deserved the award,” said Brinley Norton, a senior at Scranton High School and member of the school band. Norton, 18, said all the students refer to Perkins as simply, Mr. P. “All of us kids love him and I know he has been a huge influence on my life.”

Norton’s sentiment is echoed around the community.

Perkins’ name was in the news over the past couple years as his daughter, Kat Perkins, took the music world by storm as a contestant on NBC’s “The Voice” and the release of her hit single.

It is in the hearts of those touched by Perkins’ stellar teaching, however, that his name is truly known.

“I’ve always thought that my ability to work with students has been pretty strong,” Perkins said. “The human relations part of it maybe more so than the music because you have to be able to work with kids to get them to do the things you want them to do.”

Perkins’ nuanced teaching and compassion for students mirrors the main character of the 1995 film, “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” in which high school music teacher and former composer Glenn Holland — played finely by actor Richard Dreyfuss — pours his life and spirit into forming one of the nation’s most impressive, long-lasting school music programs. Along the way, Holland both directly and indirectly touched the lives of his students.

That’s a reasonable comparison to Perkins — the merits of his leadership are measured by the talent and devotion offered by

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eldest daughter, said her father was a little shocked that he actually won.

“For my dad, at the end of his 36-year career, it was a huge, humbling honor,” Robinson said.

The Perkins family, with the exception of Kat who was performing at a United Way benefit in Minneapolis, attended the Feb. 19 awards at the Belle Mehus Auditorium in Bismarck. It was a doubly special evening when Kat also won an award, named the year’s breakout musical artist.

“It kind of keeps it all in the family,” Perkins said as both won an award.

Throughout the years Perkins helped keep music alive within his family.

Both daughters were members of the Scranton High School band, under their father’s direction, and were both all-state performperform

those he instructs.

“I became very involved here and interested in the kids as individuals as well as their educational part,” Perkins said. “Being a small school, we know everybody. I think that kind

"For my dad, at the end of his 36-year career, it was a huge, humbling honor."

-Kelly (Perkins) Robinson

of grows naturally.”

Perkins said over the years the music program has adopted a familial feel — once a student joins the program, they instantly become “part of the group.” Perkins credits that mentality as one of the reasons the program has continued for so long.

Hundreds of students have come and gone over the past 36 years, leaving their individual marks on the face of Scranton’s music program. Though, it was Perkins who stayed with the program throughout. He has the distinction of being the school’s longest band director.

He recently added a new distinction to his repertoire, as he became the first person to be named music educator of the year.

It’s not an honor that Perkins takes lightly.

Over 10,000 total votes poured in after a Bismarckbased radio duo started circulating on Facebook nominations for the state’s first music awards. Perkins saw the nomination form and wanted to nominate others for the variety of musical talent awards, he said. The top vote getters in a preliminary vote then became nominees for

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(ABOVE) Scranton High School Band Director Mark Perkins accepts the honor of 'Music Educa-tor of the Year' during the first-ever North Dakota Music Awards held Feb. 19 in Bismarck. (RIGHT) Perkins and his wife, Gayle, stand together as he displays his award. (BELOW) Scranton High School Senior and band member Brinley Norton, left, poses for a "selfie" with Perkins, right, during a band trip to Valley Fair Amusement Park in Minnesota. Perkins invests his time and talent with students both inside and outside of school.

the awards. Perkins was one of only five teachers from around the state that were nominated.

“I was surprised to be

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nominated in something like that and I think winning was an even bigger surprise,” he said.

Kelly Robinson, Perkins’

fam- i ers. The Perkins fam ly’s musical ties go back even further as he said his mother played in a dance band in the 1940s.

“It’s gone back a ways,” Perkins offered with a laugh.

Perkins maintained an interest in music since an early age, starting with the British Invasion by The Beatles in the 1960s. His brother, Randi Perkins, went off to become a performer and live in Nashville and his late brother, Scott Perkins, became a member of a band.

“I actually did a lot of performing when I was younger and that probably led to my own kids being exposed to that same type of thing,” Perkins said.

When he graduated college, Perkins’ ambition

was to become part of Scranton’s music program and he was determined to maintain its already strong presence. In the process, it grew over the years.

“We had some really good people back when I was in school that kind of inspired me to do this job,” he said.

Music also became a large part of Scranton, according to Perkins, as the community staunchly supports Scranton’s music program. Music is found within people’s everyday lives and truly is something that helps to draw the community together, he said.

Regarding his students, their involvement with music does a lot to better their interpersonal skills.

He has maintained an 80 to 85 percent ratio of the high school’s total enrollment that participate in the band, with a very low dropout average.

John Pretzer, superintendent of Scranton Public Schools, said Perkins did a job well done.

“Over the years, Mr. Perkins has developed and maintained a music program our community is proud of. His enthusiasm and love for sharing music has been an inspiration for his students,” Pretzer said, who also lauded Perkins for his “well deserved” achievement from the N.D. Music Awards. “We will truly miss Mr. Perkins at Scranton School, but wish him the very best in his retirement.”

As this year marks the last for Perkins, “everything we do becomes a milestone,” and nostalgia is overcoming the storied music teacher.

“I’m ... thinking of all the things we’ve done and all the students that have gone through this program here,” he said.

Perkins said it was a family decision that he should retire. His children and grandchildren live back in Minnesota and that is where Mark, and his wife Gayle Perkins, decided they wanted to be at this point in their lives.

The job of Scranton’s band director will become available upon his retirement, but as to who could take Perkins’ place at the director’s podium is something only time will tell.

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Say Anything By Rob Port

On Wednesday, February 18th, Dr. Nadim Koleilat - a surgeon from Bismarck and a member of the Muslim community there - was to have delivered an invocation to the state House of Representatives.

These invocations are a long-standing tradition for the Legislature.

A committee organizes spiritual leaders of a diverse cross section of faiths to deliver an address intended to uplift and inspire before the floor sessions in the House and Senate.

I cannot say if an Islamic leader has delivered an invocation to the Legislature previously - none of the lawmakers I spoke to could recall a previous instance - but typically everyone from Lutherans and Catholics to Native American leaders and Rabbis have delivered an invocation.

Dr. Koleilat, however, was prevented from delivering the invocation after some members of that chamber complained. Instead he delivered his invocation to the state Senate where he was welcomed without incident.

At first the complaints were tied to the fact that it was Ash Wednesday, a holy day for Christians.

Rep. Dwight Kiefert, a Republican from Valley City who was the most outspoken in opposition to Koleilat invocation, told me in a radio interview that he just felt it would have been more appropriate to have a Christian leader give an invocation on Ash Wednesday.

But postings on the District 24 Republicans Facebook page (which Kiefert represents) made it clear that many objected to Koleilat’s invocation because he is a Muslim. On Saturday, in emails to some of his fellow lawmakers which were forwarded to me and confirmed to be authentic, Kiefert hinted at a possible boycott should Koleilat be invited back to the chamber to deliver the invocation on a day not associated with Christians.

“They have invited him to come back on Wednesday and I am sure the media will all be there to see if I will pray to Allah,” Kiefert wrote in the email sent Saturday, February 21st. “I don’t think so, many will

not be on the floor.”

In other words, the problem was never that Koleilat was speaking on Ash Wednesday. It is that he’s Muslim.

I should note now that Kiefert does not speak for all North Dakotans, or all Republicans.

“To be clear, Dwight Kiefert speaks for himself. He certainly does not speak for the North Dakota Republican Party,” NDGOP Vice Chairman Jim Poolman told me.

“I honestly don’t know any other lawmakers who support his statements,” Rep. Roscoe Streyle, a Republican from Minot, told me.

“I for one need all the prayers I can get and appreciate the many pastors, priests, and anyone who would take time out of their day to give meaningful and uplifting prayers before each session.”

“Nadim Koleilat is a doctor who who spends his days healing sick people in Bismarck. He gave up a few minutes out of what must be a busy schedule to offer us a thoughtful prayer last Wednesday after which he placed his hand over his heart and pledged allegiance to the same flag I do,” Senator Kelly Armstrong, a Republican from Dickinson, said.

“Anyone willing to do that deserves our respect and gratitude.”

I could go on, but let that sampling of statements suffice. What’s clear, despite pushback from some, is that Kiefert does speak for many citizens of North Dakota.

Ugly social media postings and hateful emails have piled up since I began writing about this issue. There are a great many people in this state who feel it’s inappropriate for a Muslim to address the Legislature at all.

These are not isolated cranks. These are our friends and neighbors.

We must not forget that there is a very real problem with extremism in Islam, but that issue is beside the point. North Dakota has a very real problem with anti-Muslim sentiments up to and including some of our political leaders.

It’s time it was acknowledged and stopped. The problem with Islamic extremists like ISIS is that they feel those who do not adhere to their faith are a lower order of human being.

How can we have the moral authority to oppose those sort of monsters when some of us oppose Muslims simply because they’re Muslim?

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Hello, Lately, you may have noticed your neighbor driving by and wearing his good Sunday go to meeting Stetson hat. He’ll be driving his pickup and maybe have a dog in the back, or sitting up next to him. His wife may be sitting alongside if he is going to Bowman or Dickinson, or Belle or Mobridge. Someplace where she can pick up a few groceries and buy a birthday gift for a grandson or daughter who has a birthday coming up.

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ern plains. Most any day you can go to a bull sale within a hundred miles of your yard. There are hundreds of sales representing dozens of breeds of cattle.

Now, for the past couple months, when I pick up the mail, I usually pick up at least one sale catalog. These catalogs have a wealth of information. They describe a bull’s pedigree and his actual physical traits.

They explain that you can expect your calves to be 10 pounds heavier when sired by Lot 3, than if sired by Lot 32. They tell you that if you keep the replacement heifers out of Lot 62, those heifers will produce more milk than Lot 16. If you are smarter than I, which I presume most people are, these figures are very useful.

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This & That By Josephine Kaczmarek

On Wednesday of last week the Catholic Daughters came as it was Birthday Party of the Month.

Ann Walby, Martha Stuber and Karen Feist were here and served a little plate of goodies. Thanks a lot. Birthdays in February were Signe Kulas, Betty Peterson, Carolyn Bingham, Bernard Swanson, Sharon Maychrzck, and Elwin Pladsen.

Friday, Lane and Ann Dingfelder and Jim Quenzer played. There also were two skits put on by Edna Paulson and Morris Wanek, one to the tune of

“You are My Sunshine,” everyone enjoyed it. Ann had her little grandson Isaac with her. It was a fun afternoon. The other skit was the song “Sioux City Sioux.”

Marlene and Pam came and spent Friday afternoon with me. After the music Pam and I played whist with Bud and Willie.

Willie and I just couldn’t get any good cards so we lost both games to Bud and Pam. We also enjoyed the birthday cake of Bob Olson. He was 90.

On Saturday afternoon we had a birthday party for Bernard Swanson’s 95th Birthday, so we had cake and ice cream. Connor Swanson was able to come from Bismarck to wish his grandpa a Happy Birthday.

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the things that interest me. They will say lunch will be served. But they don’t say if it burgers or roast beef. They neglect to inform me if there will be pie or cookies. They don’t let me know that if they are serving refreshments following the sale, if it will be Grande Canadian or Jack Daniels.

I have a friend who sometimes attends bull sales with me. Other buyers refer to us as the “carp” brothers. We are bottom feeders. We don’t look at the bulls before the sale and try to pick out the best ones. Because we don’t plan on spending that much money. It is wonderful for your ego to walk through a hundred bulls and pick out what you think are the best bulls. And then you set in the ring with your catalog and you have those three bulls Dakota Community Bank 523-9000 Dale's Clothing 523-3620

rich, Celie Dworshak, and Carolyn Bingham stopped in to see me.

I think winter has caught a cold. This morning when I got up at 6:30 the temperature was -13 degrees below. The wind is so cold. Can’t believe that February is about gone. It sure flew by it seems like. Another week and we’ll have to turn the clocks ahead. Doesn’t seem that it was very long that we set it back.

Stopping in Sunday morning was Angie and Emily Wanek. Emily will be eleven, but she has a lot of baby animals that she is expecting. She told me she has two rabbits, goats, guinea pigs, kittens and I don’t remember what else but she is also very busy with her 4-H animals. She takes care of all of this herself. She is a student

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marked with five stars, three exclamation points, and circled. And those bulls bring fifteen thousand to seven hundred thousand dollars. When you were hoping to buy them for three thousand.

So, my friend and I kind of doze off for the first half or three quarters of the sale. Then as the quality starts to decline a little, and the price slips a little, we start to perk up!

And then on the way home, depending on how late we stayed for pie and coffee, we brag how we bought bulls just as good as those top ones for a fraction of the cost.

And the only ones that know better are our wives and the guy that buys our calves.

I gotta go. He’s picking me up in fifteen minutes.

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in Scranton. She is also expecting her dog to have puppies.

Sunday afternoon I had company from Dickinson, David and Barb Kitzan, Ykrea Schneider, Keanna Schneider and two month Laken (my great, great granddaughter). I enjoyed seeing them. Also later in the afternoon Agnes Kitzan came over to visits with her nephew David and family.

Sunday afternoon they had resident Bingo. I had company so Donna Henderson called for me.

Thanks Donna.

Renee Henderson just dropped off a small dish of watermelon. She bought a watermelon in Dickinson and brought it home for the residents. She has a heart “bigger than she is.”

Thanks so much for thinking of us.

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BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

OBITUARIES Nyleen Fischer, 84 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; granddaughter

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Brandy Stilwell, Bowman; 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 and Roland Roth, Enid and Charlie Steinkuehler, Julie and Q.J. Armijo, Karen and Ron Bonogofsky, Dale Carmen and 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 and Daryl in 1984; and brothers, Darvin Zeller, Dennis and Emil Hauck and a sister, Donna Trehus.

COMMUNITY

Student Council puts focus on service projects The Bowman County Student Council consists of 12 representatives. Students in each classroom vote and a classroom representative is selected.

This year’s representatives were 3rd graders Karsen Kulseth and Jaci Fischer, 4th graders Bailey Peterson and Allie Hogan, fifth graders Audrey Lazzara and Alison Goodfellow, sixth graders Brian Miller and Megan Smolnikar, 7th graders Kennedy Cummins and Nathaniel Boehm and 8th graders Tasha Pond and Nichole Brindle, Advisors are Tabitha Strommen and Connie Gaebe.

The Student Council does one big event each year guided by a yearly rotation of a school carnival or a service project.

This year the focus is on service projects. Ser-

vice projects are funded through the collection of Box Tops. Box Tops from the past two years were bundled and shipped away and we are excited to report we received a check for $1,403.40. That is a lot of money for simply collecting Box Tops.

The money is then used to contribute to the yearly rotation of a school carnival or service projects.

Thus far, the student council purchased three gifts for the Giving Tree Project as well as purchased several 1000 piece puzzles for the Bowman Nursing Home and the Sunrise Village. Recently our service project was to collect needed supplies for the Community Cupboard. The advisors contacted the Community Cupboard to get a list of items in high need. Each

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three infrastructure needs around the city were identified and prioritized to immediately use the surge funds.

The reconstruction of 11th Avenue West was one of the three projects recommended for immediate action. James said the city didn’t have enough funds when it was constructed for the road to be built “the way it should’ve been built.” The paved, twolane street stretches from Highway 85 and north to Farm to Market Road. It was said to have seen a large increase in use since the start of the Bakken oil boom and has the potential to feature several new

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The student council encourages Bowman County students, families, and friends to continue saving Box Tops, because that simple little box re-

ally adds up to great dollars and goes a long way in helping others in need.

Box Tops may be given to any Bowman County student or turned into the Middle School office.

Penfield celebrates 50 years of auction

By Elizabeth Davis

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dent Council also made a monetary donation of $500 to the Community Cupboard. This will help the Community Cupboard purchase items in need such at meat prod-

It has been 50 years since the first Penfield Old West Auction was held in Bowman. Since then, it has grown into a largely anticipated annual event.

The auction, held Feb. 20 and 21 at the Four Seasons Pavilion in Bowman, housed the auction for its golden anniversary. The auction began in 1965 and is most known for its horse drawn buggy and wagon selection. Though

subdivisions, including an access to the proposed airport industrial park.

The portion the city is concerned with, however, is from the highway to the railroad tracks. The remaining road stretch is co-owned by the county.

That project was estimated by Brosz Engineering to cost about $2.2 million, though he indicated that was a “ballpark” figure.

The second project that should take precedence,

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it evolved to include items authentic to the old west, hence the auction’s name.

Bob Penfield recapped 50 years of the auction with the Pioneer this week. Though this year’s turnout wasn’t as expected, a “record low” with 188 attendees — due to a scheduling conflict with the Cowboy Hall of Fame Meeting in Dickinson, according to Penfield — those in attendance were treated to an array of auction items.

The first auction was held in 1965 to liquidate an old museum in Bowman. There

according to the city, is an update to its water system.

That large-scale project encompasses the sewer main rehabilitation on the west side of the city, feeding into the lagoons.

A process called slip lining would be completed in that area, which is a process when soft PVC piping, filled with resin, is put into the lines and would turn hard once the resin is heated and pressurized. That would pre-

the hospital and longterm care flow into has had problems in the past and the rehabilitation of the main would increase capacity as well as reduce the chance of having to shut all users off due to a break, the report said.

The third priority concerned the water system in the northeast part of the city.

The city only has two water main crossings under Highway 85, which are the only mains leading

from the city’s water storage tanks.

An extension of the 3rd Avenue NE water main would protect the city during breaks, add needed flow to the east side of Bowman and improve developable property, the report said.

The commissioners unanimously approved a motion that would allow Brosz to go ahead with the process of surveying, design and bid letting for the three priority projects.

■ 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

■Amidon Lebanon- Lutheran a.m.

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■■Bethany Lutheran - 9:30 am.

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

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■ 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

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

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a pair of size-13 red, leather boots standing at 36 inches tall, and a one-of-a-kind Red Wing Auction water cooler from the 1950 Auctioneer Convention made it into the barrage of items auctioned this year.

The top-selling item was a snow white Vis-A-Vis single horse buggy seating eight in addition to the driver. It sold for $3,250.

The future of the auction is sure to be as eclectic and the things it includes. Penfield said he is committed to the auction as long as he is able.

vent the city from needing to make open cuts to the existing line and would be cheaper.

The city’s sewer main has reached an age of deterioration to handle additional inflow, according to a report of the city’s infrastructure needs

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were 30 original buggies and wagons in that first auction.

In that one-day auction everything sold.

Over the next several months, the Penfields received additional inquires from individuals wishing to unload antiquities. That spurred the beginning of a second Penfield Old West Auction. It evolved over time to become what it is today.

The items offered up for auction become more eccentric each year, Penfield said.

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

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

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Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Worship Tuesday, March 3 Lutheran - 7 p.m., Peace ■ Scranton Council Meets Pastor Mary Peterson Wednesday, March 4 - 4:30 p.m., 701-275-6977 Pre-Confirmation, 5 p.m., Sunday, June 22Peace; - 8 a.m., St. After-school program, Peace;Peace 5:30 John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., p.m., Lenten Service, Peace Worship; 10:30 a.m., Special Thursday, March 5Meeting, - 9 a.m. Morning Congregational Peace Circle; 10 a.m.

Friday, June 27 - Quilting 8 p.m., AA, Friday, March 6 - Church 8 p.m., AA, Peace Peace Church Sunday, June 29 - 8 a.m., St. Sunday, Feb. 1 - 9:30 8 a.m.,a.m., St. John’s John’s Worship; Peace Worship; 9:30Worship a.m., Peace Worship

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LOCAL BUSINESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Southwest Transit drives into the future

By Sheldon Christenson For the Pioneer

Need to attend a medical appointment, a hair appointment? Need a ride to the Dickinson, Bismarck or Rapid City airport? Maybe you just want to take a trip for shopping and you don’t have transportation? Look no further than Southwest Public Transit. They’re there for you at a reasonable cost.

Southwest Transit was founded in 1987 and is a private, non-profit agency administered by a management board of directors from each county it serves, Adams, Slope, Hettinger and Bowman.

The transportation company is headquarted in Bowman under the direction of Chanel Walby.

Walby said that she enjoys the job’s satisfaction in providing help to those in need. She has been the director since January 2013.

The company is partly subsidized by federal and state grants. It was originally established to assist the elderly, but was changed in 1996 and opened its ser-

Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer

One of Southwest Transit's many vehicles used to transport people in the four-county region.

The non-profit transportation company, headquartered in Bowman, was founded in 1987. vices to the general public as a quality of life issue.

Their transport scheduling policy is first-come, first-serve with in-town

trips and appointments made priority. They recommend to call and make an appointment as soon as possible to schedule a ride as they are often booked

weeks in advance. They can also do tours to places like Medora or Spearfish Canyon in South Dakota.

Cheryle Urlacher is a driver who operates out of New England and also the chief scheduler.

She, too, said she enjoys the job because it is a great service to the four counties.

The service also allows those in need of transportation to have independence of not having to interrupt the schedules of relatives, friends or neighbors to drive them.

Urlacher has been with Southwest for 22 years and was the Southwest Transit driver of the year in 2004.

Southwest Transit has an older fleet of vehicles, but will receive two new vans this March, one for Bowman and the other for Hettinger.

It also appears they may be receiving a veteran’s van that will allow free rides for veterans to their medical appointments. n For questions or rate information call (701) 523-3241 or email at swtransit@ndsupernet.com.

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New ambulance garage construction on schedule

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net It took Bowman Ambulance a while to find a new location for its ambulance garage. That process was completed last summer

and gave way to groundbreaking in the fall.

Since then, the site has been very active.

Dan Peterson of R&L Construction in Bowman serves as the general contractor for the project. His crews have been working

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All expectant mothers and 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 7.

KBJM Farm & Home Show Stop by our booth at the show on March 13 from 10 am - 6 pm at the Beeler Community Center in Lemmon. Patty Ness, Community Health & Wellness Coordinator will offer complimentary Sun Safety/Skin Cancer information and have the Dermascan machine available for viewing sun damage.

Wellness Break on KNDC 1490 Dr. Frank Thorngren, Family Practice Physician & Patty Ness, Community Health & Wellness Coordinator will discuss “Colorectal Cancer Awareness” on Thurs., March 19 at 8:30 am. on KNDC radio station.

Wear BLUE on March 6 to raise awareness about colon cancer.

Living with Diabetes A series of group education sessions scheduled with Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs): “Counting Carbohydrates” on Mon., March 9 presented by Linda Nudell. “All About Diabetes” on Mon., March 23 presented by Barbara West.

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throughout the winter to raise the walls of the new facility, which should be completed at the end of next week, according to Peterson. The whole project is tentatively scheduled for completion at the end of May. The foundation of the building was poured around Halloween, just in time for winter’s approach.

It was then covered and rested for a bit before crews began erecting the

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beams for the garage.

Peterson said they weren’t sure if the property was owned when they poured the concrete, but since everything has come into place, according to Southwest Healthcare Services CEO Becky Hansen. Southwest Healthcare contracts its emergency transport services to Bowman Ambulance.

The new garage will have four ambulance bays, one of which is a wash bay for the rigs. It will also house a large classroom area, used

by Bowman Ambulance to host CPR classes and SWHC’s various classes for its staff and the community. Those formerly were held in the existing site’s bays.

There will also be some offices and future rooms that could be turned into living quarters for crews that need to stay overnight and a kitchenette.

Plans are presently unknown for the existing garage’s future, but Hansen indicated the hospital could use it for storage, which she said is always a need. Retaining it is always a possibility, she said.

The current garage’s location, on 1st Street SW surrounding the Tot Lot childcare center and across from Roosevelt Elementary, was a problem when rigs needed to make a quick exit for an emergency.

“Anyone that thinks that (the new location) is not a very good location needs to go by the ambulance building at 3:15 p.m. and see what it would be like to get out of there in an emergency,” Peterson said.

The exterior of the garage will feature three feet of stone from the bottom, similar to Ace Hardware or Subway in Bowman, and vertical steel colored in coordination with the new Bowman Lodge, the garage’s next-door neighbor. The color has been discussed to be along the lines of soft, earth tones.

“It’s going to look nice,” said Allison Englehart, marketing director for Southwest Healthcare.

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BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

Unique room at long-term care gives patients beneficial multi-sensory experience Southwest Healthcare first long-term care in state to open Snoelezen Room

By Elizabeth Davis For the Pioneer

When faced with the challenge to maintain the abilities of the aging population, many times therapies are generally the first round of defense.

For the residents at Southwest Health Care Services’ Long-Term Care Facility in Bowman, there is now an interactive experience to maintain and even promote memory, dexterity and longevity, made possible through a special space called a Snoelezen Room.

SWHC’s is the first such room of any long-term care facility in North Dakota, according to information provided by the company that installed the room.

Sarah Wolbaum, director of activities at SWHC, first learned of the concept in 2012.

Wolbaum said she attended a meeting of the North Dakota Long-Term Care Association where a speaker discussed sensory stimulation and input.

That speaker briefly glazed over the concept of a Snoelezen Room, she said.

“When I got back I started researching it. I knew

we needed something like that here, just to reach some of those residents we weren’t really making a connection with,” Wolbaum explained.

Wolbaum brought the idea to SWHC Marketing Director Allison Englehart, who wrote a grant to procure funding for the room. They did not receive that grant funding. It was ultimately community donations and funds raised from Celebrity Waiter that funded the construction of the room, which has been used only for the past few months since it was finished last fall.

When Wolbaum started working with the company to setup the room, so many possibilities came to light. The company, as Wolbaum explained, would tailor the design of the room to the needs of the population. SWHC’s room is setup much differently than someplace that might have such a room in a school or retirement community. It catered to the long-term care facility and its residents’ needs.

Defined and developed by two Dutch therapists in the 1970s, a Snoelezen Room is the ultimate experience of “doezelen,” the Dutch verb for relaxation,

Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer

(ABOVE) Southwest Healthcare Activities Sarah Wolbaum stands in the entry of the long-term care unit's Snozelen Room, meant to give patients with Dementia and Alzheimer's a new way to connect with the world around them. and “snuffelen,” the Dutch word for exploration. Its name is derived from a combination of the two.

Inside the room, which is traditionally left dimly lit when in use, are many different tactile elements, fiber optics and different projectors that beam different colors and shapes on the ceiling, walls and floors. A chair, called a vibromusic recliner, stands near one of the room’s walls and vibrates to the low, mid and high base from any music that is being played. An interactive

mobile switch controls via Wi-Fi the room’s fiber optics and “bubble tube,” which juts out about five feet from a base and contains floating fake fish and bubbles that change colors.

All the different elements of the room result in a lot of different responses, people replicating sounds of different memories or making bodily movements that are uncharacteristic. It promotes movement and speech in residents that doesn’t ordinarily take place.

“The reactions from residents have been amazing,” Wolbaum said.

Benefits of the room’s use include decreased pain and aggression, with increases in communication, cognitive ability and overall quality of life.

“It’s sometimes hard for families to interact with their loved ones, so we’ve brought families in here and we’ve shown them the reactions that we’re getting. They get to experience it with them. It’s a cool way for them to interact, too,” Wolbaum said.

Rooms similar to the one in Bowman are popping up all over the world.

Retirement communities, schools, long-term care facilities, Veteran Affairs Care Clinics are all seeing the benefits to this unique resource.

Elizabeth Davis is a freelance writer for the Bowman County Pioneer. She can be contacted through the editor at bmartin@countrymedia. net.

Bryce Martin, Pioneer editor, contributed to this report.

Women educators group makes literacy its focus

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net As a continued effort to promote literacy and education, several members of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society’s Bowman Psi Chapter made a donation last week to the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum.

Lois Anderson, Shirley Jensen and Alta Schaar, each a retired rural school educator and members of Bowman’s Psi Chapter, presented the museum with a copy of “North Dakota: 1960 to the Millennium.” The soft-cover book, which retails for over $100, is a chronicle of North Dakota’s history from 1960 to the millennium, written by Kimberly Porter.

“It was a very generous donation,” said Lori Nohner, manager of the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum. “We’ve loved working with that group of ladies and anything to help promote history and literacy in the counties is great.”

Nohner and Dorothy Pearson, a museum board member and country schoolteacher for two years, graciously accepted the donation as an important piece of history and promotion of literacy in the county.

The chapter’s donation to the museum was just one of its annual projects

to help promote literacy in the area. In the past the chapter donated books to Hettinger, Rhame, Scranton and Bowman health care clinics and have provided scholarships for women seeking to further their education.

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society, an international society for key women educators, was founded 86 years ago in Texas. Its original mission was to effect equal pay for female educators, a fight women still wage in today’s society.

The organization has since adopted new standards, with one of its present goals to tackle illiteracy across the country and, chiefly for Bowman’s group, in southwest North Dakota schools.

Permission was granted in April 1989 for the creation of a new Psi chapter and, in 1994, one was formed in Bowman by Alpha Omicron State President Orpha Prather.

The Bowman chapter began with 13 members and now has 17, of which six are founding members.

The chapter’s membership consists of female educators, serving from the Bowman County area and Hettinger.

Anderson, who resides in Bowman County, previously worked as an elementary educator, then went on to be elected as superintendent of Bowman and Slope County school

districts, when the jobs were combined, in 1984.

She retired from Slope in 2004 and from Bowman two years later.

“Teaching in rural schools was fun,” Anderson said. She added that travelling to the different schools in the area was enjoyable.

Schaar, a resident of Scranton, worked as a fifth grade teacher then moved on to become a librarian until retirement. Though she continued work in the school system as a substitute teacher for several years.

Schaar recalled fond memories of years working as a teacher, but admitted with a laugh that teaching algebra was most difficult.

Jensen, also of Bowman, spent 22 years as an elementary educator and city librarian until she retired several years ago.

The three women each graduated college with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer

Bowman's Psi Chapter members Shirley Jensen, Lois Anderson and Alta Schaar take a photo with Lori Nohner, manager of the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum, center, and Dorothy Pearson, far right, a museum board member after the chapter donated M I L L E R H I G H L I F E P R E S E N TS a book, "North Dakota: 1960 to the Millenium," to the mu48TH ANNUAL 2015 SIOUX EMPIRE seum's collection.

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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) Male AKC Great Pyrenees wanted for stud. We have a beautiful AKC Great Pyrenees who will go into her second heat soon. We’d like to have puppies this time. Do you have an AKC male? We’re in Lemmon, SD but we’ll drive a reasonable distance. 3/6

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Head Baseball Coach and Head Volleyball Coach If interested in any of these positions, please send Letter of Application and Resume to Hettinger School, Attn: Heather Ebert, Business Manager PO Box 1188, Hettinger, ND 58639. If you have any further questions please contact Jon Kohler at 701-471-5325 or Kelly Pierce at 701-275-8897.

Deadline for applications is March 6th, 2015.

Contact the Pioneer today to place an affordable classified ad and see results

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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 infor-

HELP WANTED

Bowman Cemetery Association is looking for caretakers from May 1st through September 1st. Some duties, but not limited to, include mowing, trimming and general maintenance of cemetery. Approximately 120 hours/month. Starting pay is $14/hour.

Send letter of application by April 7th to: Bowman Cemetery Association PO Box 794 | Bowman, N.D. 58623-0794

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

mation, e-mail lisav@eldercareregion8.org or fill out an application at Elder Care, 361 26th St. East, Dickinson, ND 58601.

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 Looking for cooks, dishwashers and wait staff. Flexible schedule and competitive wages. Contact Kara @523-5201 or stop by Uptown Bar & Grill to grab an application.

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HELP WANTED 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.

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. Deadline 2/27/15. For more information call 701-256-6127 or visit www. cavaliercountyhospital.com. EOE CAVALIER COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL is seeking a Licensed Registered Dietitian to serve as the Clinical/Food Service Dietitian for 16-24 hrs per week. Experience preferred.

Deadline 2/27/15. For more information call 701-256-6208 or visit www.cavaliercountyhospital. com. EOE PRAIRIE VIEW LANDSCAPING & Excavating hiring for mechanic. FT, year-round, benefits, pay DOE. Call 701-250-0000 or email resume to franklin@pvl-nd.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.

LOGAN COUNTY IS looking for two FT Heavy Equipment Operators. Contact Logan County Auditor, 301 Broadway, Napoleon ND 58561, phone 701-754-2425, or email bkfischer@nd.gov.

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. 701-3410454/kingdom@daktel.com RAILROAD VEGETATION CONTROL: Full-time traveling 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 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 STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SALE FOR SALE OR rent: USED PORTABLE storage containers: 8’x10’, 8’x20’, 8’x40’ Wind, water, rodent tight. High cubes also available.

Delivery available.

701-260-8564.

Sales Openings

Ag Equipment Salesperson

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

SEED AND FEED SEED FOR SALE: Certified K2, Cruiser, Arcadia, and Aragorn green pea seed. Cert. Spider, Bridger, Navarro, and Salamanca yellow pea seed. SY Rowyn, SY Ingmar, and Jenna spring wheat seed. 1-701-497-3082, www. greatnorthernag.com

Parts Openings

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.

Then go to Job Openings.

All applications are taken online through this site.

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FOR SALE ON BIDS RUGBY RURAL FIRE DISTRICT has for sale on bids: 2006 Ford 550 Club Cab, dually, 4x4 truck 6.0 diesel with 50 miles on a $8100 engine tune-up, 129,925 miles 10 ft service body with 5000# hyd/cable boom, hyd driven air compressor and power converter. Bids open 3/12/2015.

Contacts: Brad 701-208-0774; Keith 701-208-0056; Chuck 701208-0859.

statewide CLassifieds MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 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: 701-2236397.

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!

MISCELLANEOUS 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 20, 27 & MARCH 6, 2015 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.

NOTICE OF HEARING TO: All heirs, devisees or other interested persons of the Estate of Lowell E. Ruggles, aka Lowell Ruggles, Deceased.

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 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 27 & MARCH 6, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE By order of the Bowman County Commissioners the load limits on Bowman County roads will be 14,000 pounds per axle with a maximum gross weight of 105,500 pounds beginning MARCH 1, 2015. Roads will be posted at each end. This applies to all Bowman County Roads.

For more information, please call Bowman County Road Department @701-523-5843 or Bowman County Sheriff @701-5235421.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 27, 2015 NOTICE OF ELECTION SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #33 Notice is hereby given that on the first Tuesday, June 2, 2015, the annual election of the Scranton School District #33 will be held at the Scranton School from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing two school board members. Both terms will be for three years. The terms of Damon Reitz and Michael Mellmer will expire on June 30, 2015. Both terms are DistrictAt-Large.

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tion must file with the business manager of the district no less than 64 days before the election and before 4:00 p.m. on the 64th day, a statement setting forth the candidate’s name and length of term for which that person is a candidate. A statement that is mailed must be in the business manager’s possession before 4:00 p.m. on the 64th day, March 30, 2015, before the election. A statement of interest form should be picked up from the school business manager before 4:00 p.m. on March 30, 2015.

By order of the Scranton School Board.

Angie Eberle, Business Manager Scranton School District #33 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 27 & MARCH 6, 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman Planning and Zoning Commission will meet March 10, 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. LDC15-001 (John McGee). The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to establish a vehicle service and repair business in the C-1 (Commercial) zone. The site is located at 14448 86th Street SW, and is more particularly described as lots 1, 2 and 3 of the Rajewsky Fourth Addition.

To examine the case file for the project or to obtain assistance in locating the exact site on the City’s zoning map, please make an appointment with the Zoning Director by calling 701-523-7627 or 701-523-3309.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 27, 2015 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will receive bids for the construction of the following project(s): Job No.: 18 Project No(s).: PM-5-999(014) Type: PAVEMENT MARKING County(s): BOWMAN, ADAMS, BILLINGS, DUNN, GOLDEN VALLEY, GRANT, HETTINGER, MCKENZIE, MERCER, MORTON, SIOUX, SLOPE, & STARK Cos Location: VARIOUS US & STATE HIGHWAYS IN DICKINSON DISTRICT Bids will be received via the Bid Express on-line bidding exchange at www.bidx.com until 09:30AM, March 20, 2015. 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 https:// www.dot.nd.gov/ and may be inspected at the Construction Services Division, 608 East Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, North Dakota.

All bidders who are not currently prequalified by NDDOT must submit the 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 of Transportation PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 27, 2015 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in February 3, 2015, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, and Lynn Brackel.

Absent: Bill Bowman and Ken Steiner. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM. Chairman Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Brackel requested time to discuss the proposed legislation mandating that all counties adopt a five member commission board and also requested time to discuss the proposed Meggers Road Project. Abrahamson requested time to provide a Tech Committee update. Abrahamson made a motion to approve the agenda, with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The deadline to place classfied ads is every Tuesday at noon for that week’s publication. Call us today (701) 523-5623!

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The following vouchers were approved by a motion made by Brackel, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

4868-4918 January Payroll $146,308.40; 22022-22039 Social Welfare $8,949.35; 22040 Bowman County Dev. Corporation $9,000.00; 22041 Bowman County Treasurer $111.52; 22042 Lynn Brackel $7.00; 22043 Brosz Engineering $16,492.50; 22044 Consolidated $102.00; 22045 Dacotah Paper $591.72; 22046 Dickinson Tire, Inc. $17.99; 22047 Dinn Brothers $38.75; 22048 Empowering Leaders $200.00; 22049 Frontier Travel $177.00; 22050 Farmers Union Oil $4,157.69; 22051 MCI $107.11; 22052 MDU $3,087.22; 22053 ND Association of Counties $2,715.00; 22054 ND State Radio Communications $170.00; 22055 ND Assoc. of Veterans Serv. Officers $50.00; 22056 Newby’s Ace Hardware $227.86; 22057 Northwest Tire $96.27; 22058 Praetorian Digital $395.00; 22059 Ramada $249.00; 22060 SBM $17.07; 22061 Vanguard Appraisals, Inc. $275.00; 22062 Jan Were $16.75 Brackel made a motion to approve the minutes from January 20, 2015, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously Brackel stated that he sent correspondence to Representative Keith Kempenich, in reference to the proposed legislation that would mandate all counties to have a five member commission board. Brackel is opposed to the proposed bill, and stated that each county should determine their own need.

Septon requested approval for an investment pledge with Dakota Western Bank. Abrahamson made a motion to approve the current pledge with Dakota Western Bank and approve future pledges with Dakota Community Bank and Wells Fargo, if Septon accepts their investment rates, with Brackel seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Pioneer Trails Museum board members, Deb and Kevin Bucholz, Dean and Dorothy Pearson, Colleen Kelly, Laura Weber and director, Lori Nohner, met to provide a semi-annual update of the museum activities. Nohner provided a six month review.

Visitation numbers are up, sales are down, which her goal is to increase sales. Statistical information was shared. Deb Bucholz reviewed 2015 financial information and the projected 2015 budget.

Steve Dorval, President and Founder of Heartland Engineering, met to familiarize the commission with the civil engineering services offered in our area. The home office is located in New England, ND. Neil Hofland, Bowman County Road Superintendent, Nathan Miller, Bowman County Highway Foreman, and Gary Brennan, from Brosz Engineering, met to provide an update on road projects and the easements needed for the proposed Meggers Road project. Hofland presented an invoice for $110,450.00, from Nelson International for a 2016 International 7600 SFA 6x4 truck, as approved in the 2015 Road and Bridge budget.

Discussion was held on the 2014 Road and Bridge expenditures. Brackel made a motion to amend the Road and Bridge budget shortage of $33,342.68, due to an increase in gravel expenses, which equates to .25 (one fourth of one percent) of $14,174,992.68, which is the total 2014 Budget.

Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was requested with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Brackel made a motion to amend the Highway Distribution budget shortage of $10,493.02, which equates to .22 percent of $473,493.02, which is the total 2014 Budget, due to the additional hours worked for the part time workers, as the full time positions had not been filled. Also the trucking expenses were more than projected due to hauling more cold mix.

Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Gary Brennan and Jon Brosz, from Brosz Engineering, Bowman County Development Executive Director, Teran Doerr, board members, Duane Bowman and Kevin Bucholz, Bowman County Airport Authority Board Chairman, Rod Schaff and City of Bowman Mayor, Lyn James met to discuss the North Dakota Department of Transportation interest in the current airport site, once the relocation has been made to the new site, for Wetland Mitigation Measures.

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Department of Transportation.

Jon Brosz has been assisting with the feasibility study, currently being conducted by the Bowman County Development Corporation. The plan is concentrating on the property that lies east of the section line and is not located in the area under consideration for the proposed wetland area. A relocation plan was submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration, by the Bowman County Airport Authority, and must be approved before addressing other interest of the proposed vacant site. Brennan will contact the North Dakota Department of Transportation to obtain the Wetlands Delineation Report and review prior to the next scheduled meeting on February 17, 2015.

Bowman County Tax Director, Dean Pearson, outlined the context of Senate Bill 2338, if passed will grant county emergency managers immediate access to well site incidents. Pearson requested approval to testify in support of this bill. The commissioners honored Pearson’s request.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the renewal of the Radar Service contract with the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board, with Brackel seconding the motion, upon a vote motion carried.

Brackel made a motion to transfer $400,000, which in the remaining year-end balance, from the Oil and Gas Gross Production Tax Infrastructure fund into the Road and Bridge fund, as per state allocation requirements. Brackel seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Mike Beylund and Gene Belle met to discuss future road projects.

Brackel made a motion to reappoint Patrick D. Kelly, DDS, to the Southwest District Health Unit Board of Directors for a five-year term. Abrahamson seconded the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

Brackel made a motion to amend the 9-1-1 budget shortfall of $874.41, which equates to 1.79 percent of $49,656.41, which is the total 2014 Budget, due to trouble shooting issues with the county radio paging system.

Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried Brackel made a motion to amend the Disaster Emergency System (DES) 2014 budget shortfall of $849.42, which equates to 1.59 percent of $54,316.42, which is the total 2014 Budget, due to the unexpected purchase of a new generator, which is utilized as a backup system for the county radio/paging system. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

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Abrahamson made a motion to amend the Bowman County State’s Attorney 2014 Budget shortfall of $5,668.70, which equates to 7.61 percent of $80,168.70, which is the total 2014 Budget, due to the resignation of the previous state’s attorney and the requirement to contract James Gion. Brackel seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Abrahamson made a motion to amend the Veterans Service Officer 2014 Budget shortfall of $758.44, which equates to 6.84 % of $11,842.44, which is the total 2014 Budget, for a purchase of a new computer, due to the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs mandatory requirement for program computerization.

Brackel seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

With no further business to discuss, Brackel made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:40 PM, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

Rick Braaten (s) Chairman, Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor Bowman County PUBLISHED IN THE Helvetica BOWMAN 8.0 point COUNTY PIONEER 27 1.57 inchFEBRUARY column Leading&9.60pt MARCH 6, 2015

NOTICE OF LEASING STATE SCHOOL LANDS The Board of University and School Lands will offer the following lands for lease in Bowman Co. Ac Term Rent MINNEHAHA (129-101) 16 N2 less condemnation 213 5 1285 16 S2 less condemnation 190 5 1260 LADD (129-102) 36 NE4 160 5 1233 G 36 NW4 160 5 1412 G 36 SE4 160 5 665 G 36 SW4 160 5 558 G GRAND RIVER (129-103) 36 NE4 160 5 695 36 NW4 160 5 934 36 SE4 160 5 875 36 SW4 160 5 834 R UNORGANIZED (129-107) 36 NE4 160 5 1099 36 NW4 160 5 1129 36 SE4 160 5 1036 36 SW4 160 5 1069 ADELAIDE (131-104) 31 W2SE4, E2SW4 160 5 919 UNORGANIZED (131-105) 16 NE4 160 5 499 16 NW4 160 5 774 16 SE4 160 5 1062 16 SW4 160 5 848 BUENA VISTA (132-99) 16 NE4 160 5 1553 16 NW4 160 5 1553 16 SE4 160 5 1322 16 SW4 158 5 1419 UNORGANIZED (132-106) 30 NW4 151 5 1127 G = Grazing amendment for range management.

R = Removal of trash required.

Auctioneer will read specific requirements at the auction.

The public lease auction will be held in the County Courthouse, Courtroom at Bowman, ND, on Tuesday, October 07, 2014 at 9:00 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 09/30/2014.

8/19/2014 /s/ Lance D. Gaebe Land Commissioner

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2014 CITY OF BOWMAN END OF YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT FUND RECEIVED TRANSFERS IN DISBURSED TRANSFERS OUT 1000 GENERAL $1,973,472.00 $0.00 $1,721,832.00 $274,961.00 1162 4TH STt NW $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,571.00 2005 OIL & GAS INFRASTRUCTURE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $7,564.00 2010 MUN. HWY. $153,123.00 $0.00 $138,356.00 $0.00 2020 SOCIAL SECURITY $63,081.00 $0.00 $60,756.00 $0.00 2040 ENERGY IMPACT GRANTS $77,140.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 2050 ADVERTISE $1,189.00 $0.00 $2,187.26 $0.00 2100 RETIREMENT $59,606.00 $0.00 $59,741.00 $0.00 2110 CITY TAX $374,130.00 $0.00 $307,481.00 $0.00 2250 ROAD AND BRIDGE $42,041.00 $20,000.00 $21,251.00 $0.00 2260 OCCUPANCY TAX $39,342.00 $0.00 $18,828.00 $0.00 2270 REST/LODGING TAX $63,710.00 $0.00 $81,969.00 $0.00 2400 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL $0.00 $20,070.00 $12,178.00 $0.00 3006 EMERGENCY SNOW REMOVAL $0.00 $15,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 3007 STREET BLADE $0.00 $25,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 3008 STREET SWEEPER $0.00 $15,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 3009 STREET LOADER $0.00 $15,000.00 $11,000.00 $0.00 3010 POLICE GRANTS $0.00 $113,290.00 $99,355.00 $0.00 3023 CITY SHOP DRIVEWAY $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,400.00 3035 POLICE CAPITOL $3,525.00 $0.00 $7,138.00 $8,750.00 3051 CITY IMPROVEMENT FUND $0.00 $90,600.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 3052 SERVICE EXTENSION $0.00 $20,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 3064 FRONTIER TRAVEL CENTER RD $388,305.00 $168,000.00 $591,961.00 $12,475.00 3065 11TH AVENUE PROJECT $0.00 $234,900.00 $0.00 $0.00 3066 11th Avenue NW $0.00 $30,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 3067 8TH AVE WATERMAIN PROJ $40,000.00 $405,800.00 $284,097.00 $148,968.00 3068 3RD AVE DRAINAGE PROJ $0.00 $1,376.00 $2,366.00 $0.00 3071 HWY 12 SLURRY SEAL $0.00 $2,564.00 $1,906.00 $0.00 3090 CITY MAINTENANCE FUND $0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 3515 VIDEO SYSTEM $0.00 $0.00 $1,032.00 $0.00 4000 BOND RESERVE $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 4050 BOND PAYMENT FUND $495,000.00 $111,000.00 $598,864.00 $0.00 6010 WATER $360,702.00 $0.00 $219,992.00 $70,000.00 6011 VECTOR $10,114.00 $0.00 $3,814.00 $0.00 6020 SEWER $102,375.00 $0.00 $56,747.00 $25,000.00 6040 SUR $10,163.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $55,000.00 6060 WATER BLDG FUND $0.00 $248,968.00 $6,329.00 $0.00 6080 GARBAGE $569,305.00 $0.00 $552,005.00 $0.00 6085 GARBAGE EQUIPMENT $2,245.40 $27,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 6110 WATER EQUIPMENT $0.00 $20,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 6111 BACKHOE FUND $0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 6112 NEW PUMP REPLACEMENT $0.00 $20,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 6120 EQUIPMENT $0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 6121 SEWER MACHINE $0.00 $7,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 6130 TOWER MAINTENANCE $0.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 6220 SEWER BLDG $0.00 $25,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 6230 SEWER ESCROW FUND $0.00 $55,000.00 $82,830.00 $0.00 7090 CEMETERY FUND $9,636.00 $0.00 $8,390.00 $0.00 $4,838,204.40 $1,775,568.00 $5,007,405.26 $656,689.00 Posting Date February 23, 2015

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'ONE TEAM, ONE DREAM' BOWMAN COUNTY WRESTLING

Carlson emerges with 3rd place victory at state, team ties for 15th

By Sarah Martian

For the Pioneer

The Bowman County wrestlers traveled to the State Wrestling Tournament this past weekend in Fargo and came home with four place winners and a tie for 15th in the team placings. The tournament was very exciting with some major upsets of ranked wrestlers being defeated by unseated wrestlers, West Fargo wrestler Jordan Scheer became the first ND wrestler to capture 6 state championships and the Bowman wrestlers proved themselves on the mat claiming four places on the podium.

Mathew Carlson finished with third place after he came into the tournament seated fifth. Alex Madrigal and Troy Steele ended the tournament in fifth place and Tyler Longland finished the tournament in 8th Place.

The first round of wrestling started on Thursday morning with all nine of the Bulldog wrestlers competing. 106# Alex Madrigal (#7 seed) won by a 13-6 decision over Michael Thomas (Velva). 120# Clay Mattern lost a very close match against #2 seeded Brock Aberle (Lisbon) in a 9-6 decision. 132# Tyler Longland (#6 seed) won by major decision over Mason Merck (Bishop Ryan) 12-0. 138# Mathew

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Carlson won by a 5-1 decision over Jonathan Thomas (Velva). 145# Brayden Jorgensen lost to #6 seeded Carson Schell (Bishop Ryan) in a 3-0 decision.

160# Troy Steele (#4 seed) pinned Noah Flores (Grafton) in 1:13. 170# Sterling Lee lost to 5th seeded Alex Giese (Kenmare) in a 14-3 major decision. 195# Beau Jeffers fell to #1 seeded Matthew Gross (Napoleon) in :28. 285# Jason Schade lost to #3 seeded Austin Moen (Des Lacs) in a 14-7 decision.

Quarterfinal matches were wrestled Thursday evening with Alex Madrigal falling to Jeremy Leintz (B-H) in 5:29. Tyler Longland lost to Brenden Harrison (SR) in a 14-5 major decision. Mathew Carlson pinned Gage Litton (Pembina County) in 1:48. Troy Steele won over Derek Tabor (Killdeer) 6-3.

Friday morning was the start of wrestle back competition for those who had lost the day before matches. The first consolation round only found one Bulldog wrestler still advancing. 145# Brayden Jorgensen won by major decision over Brady Irmen (Velva) 16-6. 120# Clay Mattern lost another close match against Jacob Bitz (Napoleon) 5-3.

170# Sterling Lee fell to Ricky Wilson (MayPort) in 2:38. 195# Beau Jeffers lost to Jaden Lemar (CC) in a tech fall 16-1. 285# Jason Schade lost to Ryne Storsved (New Salem) in a close 3-0 decision.

Bowman County had two wrestlers that wrestled Friday evening in the semi-final matches. Mathew Carlson matched up against Erik Loepp (Oakes) who is now a 5 time state champion. Mathew gave Loepp a tussle, but lost the match in a tech fall 16-0. Troy Steele matched up against #1 seeded Nash Bettenhausen (South Border).

The hard fought match ended with Troy losing in a 4-3 decision.

Saturday morning started the second round of

Photo by Sarah Martian | Pioneer

(ABOVE) Mathew Carlson of Bowman County stands with his award after placing third during the North Dakota State Wrestling Tournament held last weekend in Fargo.

Photos by Sarah Martian | Pioneer

(LEFT) Alex Madrigal places fifth. (RIGHT) Tyler Longland places eighth. consolations for the wrestlers to work their way back for placings. Alex Madrigal won by major decision over Hunter Schwab (Lisbon) 14-2. Tyler Longland won over Gaige Reep (Stanley) in a 7-1 decision.

Brayden Jorgensen lost to Coleton Jore (WC) in a 10-2 major decision.

Third consolation round: Alex Madrigal won by an 8-6 decision over

Chauncey Dittus (New Salem). Tyler Longland lost to Brandon Henn (Hillsboro) in a close 2-1 decision.

Alex Madrigal, Mathew Carlson and Troy Steele then wrestled in the Consolation Semi’s. Alex lost to Garrett Jangula (Napoleon) in a 5-2 decision, putting Alex wrestling in the 5th Place match.

Mathew won over Troy

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Wiegandt (Larimore) in an 8-5 decision, advancing Mathew to the 3rd Place match. Troy Steele lost in a close 3-0 match against Chaz Bauer (Carrington), putting Troy wrestling for the 5th place match.

Tyler Longland wrestled Logan Gumke (WC) for the 7th Place Match. Tyler fell short with a 9-3 decision, placing 8th.

Alex Madrigal won over Darin VanGorkom (South Border) in a 5-0 decision clinching 5th Place. Troy Steele had a rematch with Derek Tabor (Killdeer) for 5th Place. Troy came out on top with a 6-4 decision win for his last high

school match.

Mathew Carlson kept the winning momentum going with his win over Kaden Wolsky (Carrington) in a 7-2 decision, clinching the 3rd Place Title for 138#.

The Bowman County wrestlers and coaches had a great season with many accomplishments as a team and individually.

The team will lose three seniors; Tel Lardy, Troy Steele and Jason Schade.

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BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

BOWMAN COUNTY GIRL'S BASKETBALL

SCOREBOARD

Girls lose regional game by 4 points

■ Bowman County High School Varsity Girl's Basketball (Feb. 23) Bowman County - 42 Glen Ullin- 46 (Feb. 14) Bowman County - 35 Beulah - 75

■ Bowman County High School Varsity Boy's Basketball (Feb. 21) Bowman County - 28 New England - 77

■ Bowman County High School Junior Varsity Boy's Basketball (Feb. 21) Bowman County - 39 New England - 51

■ Bowman County High School Freshman Boy's Basketball (Feb. 21) Bowman County - 40 New England - 64

COURTESY PHOTO

The Bowman County Varsity Girl's Basketball Team tried its hardest to overcome the Glen UllinHebron Bearcats on the court of Dickinson Trinity High School's gymnaisum during the Super Region 7 Basketball Tournament this week, but suffered an upset with just a four-point loss. The score stood 42-46 at the end of the fourth quarter. It was a strong season for the girls; they managed to come out of the season with an overall 13 wins and eight losses. Bowman was seeded third going into the regional tournament while Glen Ullin-Hebron was seeded sixth. Glen Ullin went on to lose against Hazen High School in the semifinals.

"This game has been my everything and now it's over.

The past four years have been the best of my life."

-Ariana Zook, senior guard

BOWMAN COUNTY BOY'S BASKETBALL

Boys look for success at regionals following big loss to New England

Spring 2015 Activities PROGRAMS ▶Tumbling Youth Tumbling is filling up fast for the March/April session.

For youth ages 4-12. Mondays or Wednesdays for 6 weeks.

Fees: $75 ▶Girls Volleyball Girls Grades 4-6. Registration Ends March 6th Parent’s Meeting March 5th, 5:30 p.m. Rouzie Rec Center Practice starts Monday, March 9 and season runs through April Fees: $25 (50% discount with a current family membership) ▶Women’s Spring Volleyball League Registration Ends March 11th.

Captain’s Meeting March 11th. Rosters and Fees due at Captain’s Meeting.

Play on Thursdays - 7 week season begins March 19th includes tourney.

Late Entries will add $100 to registration Fee Fees: $200 ▶Going for the Green 5K Fun Run/Walk Saturday, March 14 Day of Race check-in at Rouzie Rec Center at 8:00 a.m.

Walk/Run begins at 9:00 a.m.

Includes t-shirt, registration & breakfast after the run Individuals or Teams are welcome!

Register by February 28 - $30 Register after February 28 - $40 All Proceeds go towards Rec Center Improvements

Photo by Jason Waskiewicz | Pioneer

(ABOVE) Dylan Scott blocks a shot from New England's Daniel Prince.

The Bowman County boys suffered a tough loss on their home court Feb. 21 against the Tigers, the top team in Region 7. They beat Bowman County, 77-28. The Bowman County boys will enter the Super Region 7 Tournament after battling Heart River in their last season game on Friday. The regional tournament begins March 9 in Dickinson.

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DESIGN SPACES

How to get started with interior design

vation skills, learning to see the bare bones of spaces and to build from there.

That learning has not stopped as I read, sketch, observe and ponder all kinds of design ideas. On any day I may be studying the play of light on a water surface, a watercolor and it subtle shifting shadows, the textures and colors in a rug, or the beauty of wood surfaces. These things are components of my life as a designer.

I hope you have enjoyed the journey of learning where I came from and how I became an Interior Designer.

Linda Brooks, owner of Design Consulting, has an Interior Design Degree from NDSU. She lives in Bowman. Contact her at lbrooks@ndsupernet.com.

By Linda Brooks Interior Designer For the Pioneer

Many things go into becoming a designer – I think back to my growing up days and the things that surrounded me and shaped the person I would eventually become. My parents encouraged the creative bents in their 8 children and we flourished under their openness and willingness to support us.

My first thoughts of colors, artwork, and design began with Crayola color crayons. As a wee child I marveled at each color.

The names of ones I had never heard of before so intrigued me. Every color was my friend, and, as my color world expanded I was captivated by carnation, cornflower blue, brick red, and periwinkle. Today every 64 set of Crayola crayons contains purple mountains majesty, wild strawberry, cerulean blue, wisteria, and tickle me pink. What a rainbow of marvelous possibilities!

Color was the springboard for all of my future art and design work.

During my school years I had opportunities to try many different art forms.

Melted wax for batik, ink over color crayon prints, woodblocks and wood burning, calligraphy and silk screen printing on fabric, to name a few.

These years also saw the development of my sewing skills – my Mom taught me how to follow a pattern and how to choose fabrics and colors. All the skills

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she taught me would be incorporated into what I learned as a student of Interior Design.

Interior Design revolves around interior built spaces and what you do in that space. The final outcome in any space is dependent on how the space will be used. When my Mom rearranged our bedrooms I would have the sense that I was living in a different space. Awakening in the

morning to find myself in a new area of the room was startling and yet refreshing. And walking into my room felt like a door had opened in my life.

The idea of rearranging the items in a room always held great interest for me. When we visited the homes of friends and relatives I often came away with ideas on how to rearrange their spaces and all the possibilities that would

encompass. I guess this was the beginning of me seeing others’ spaces with “new eyes”.

In my college days I had a chance to study Interior Design and how it affects everyone’s lives. We looked at how rooms developed through history, we studied color and all its varied uses, we learned about the functions of lighting, the history of furnishings and fabrics, and

we learned how to develop interiors that allowed people to function comfortably regardless of their capabilities.

We studied many different artists, sculptors, and architects, learning from them the skills we would need to help clients with their interior design questions. We toured factories and homes on the National Register of Historic buildings. We honed our obser-

IT CAN (AND DOES) HAPPEN HERE

by ROBERT S. WEST, MD, FACS

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Besides detailing the minimum state requirements for coroners, Dr. West weaves personal experience and limited available resources into a shocking narrative of rural forensic death investigation. The variability of coroner requirements from state to state leaves much to be desired in the investigation of the cause and manner of death in ‘other than natural causes’ cases.

The dichotomy between widely varying educational requirements and the Public’s expectation of precise forensic death investigations is examined in detail. His recommendations for reform of the present “non-system” range from reducing the shortage of forensic pathologists to enhancing the training of current coroners.

Society needs and deserves a better system. This will require increased medical and public awareness and better funding. Death investigation requires a coroner to be the “Boots on the Ground” as he fulfills his duty to be an ombudsman for the deceased.

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