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Residents make complaints over snow piles By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Bowman City Auditor Peggy Allen said Tuesday that she has received several calls from local residents who have complained about private contractors moving snow and piling it on street corners in the city. While that has been the main complain, Allen said residents have also expressed concern that people have piled snow on neighboring properties not belonging to them. Allen said she discussed the issue with Bowman

City Police Chief Chuck Headley and wondered if the matters were something that should be turned over to his department. Allen brought the matter to the Bowman City

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$1.1 billion surge bill passes N.D. Senate in 45-2 vote Western counties such as Bowman to benefit By Bryce Martin Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer

Two poplar trees that stand at the south side of Bowman City Park, above, near 2nd Avenue were given the title of 2014's champion trees by the North Dakota State University-U.S. Forestry Service. One of the trees, owned by the Bowman City Parks and Recreation Department, stands over 79 feet tall, while the other stands close at 72 feet, owned by Todd Walby of Bowman. A total of four trees from the Bowman County area were awarded champion status for 2014— one at Bowman-Haley Dam and another north of Bowman.

Local trees become 'champions' By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net You may be unaware that you pass a “champion” every day you drive in Bowman County. One look through your car’s windshield and you will find some of these towering champions growing alongside the road. Two trees inside the Bowman City Park, along with one at Bowman-Haley Dam and at a ranch north of Bowman, have been recorded as North Dakota Champion Trees, a title years in the making. The North Dakota State University-North Dakota Forest Service maintains records for the Champion Tree Program, which

contains trees and the runnerups. Nominations for the largest tree of each genus and species are accepted throughout the year and are due no later than Dec. 31 at the state headquarters. The register is updated with the new champions and released shortly after the New Year. A total of four local trees made the 2014 register of champions. A Ponderosa pine located at Logging Camp Ranch in Slope County, just north of Bowman, was listed as the tallest of the species in the state. At 73 feet, the tree is nothing to balk at, with a circumference of 7 feet, one-inch. The owner, Robert and John Hanson of Bowman, maintain the tree. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the official owner of

a white fir located at the south point of Bowman-Haley Dam in Bowman, the second largest of its kind in North Dakota, coming in at 24 feet in height and 3 feet in circumference. The coup de grâce of the poplar species has its roots firmly planted in local soil. Two white poplar trees standing at the south end of the Bowman City Park on 2nd Avenue were recorded as champions of the state. The first, owned by the City of Bowman Parks and Recreation Department, stands at a whopping 72 feet tall with a 14-foot-9-inch girth. The tree has a total of 261 points. The tree was officially measured by Roger Ashley of the NDSU Extension, Curtis Glasoe and

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Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net A bill intended to provide surge funding for western North Dakota passed its first hurdle last week after a vote in the N.D. Senate. Each of the state’s 47 senators, except for two, voted Jan. 29 in the bill’s favor. Sen. Bill Bowman, RBowman, told the Pioneer moments after the Senate voted that the surge bill was passed in a 45-2 vote. The bill provides a onetime $1.1 billion “surge” funding to areas affected by the Bakken Oil Boom in western North Dakota. About $800 million of the funding would be distributed to counties and cities affected by the boom and $320 million would be given to the N.D. Department of Transportation. Bowman said now the bill would likely be fasttracked for a vote in the N.D. House of Representatives. If approved in the House, it then would head

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The Bowman County Varsity Boy's Basketball team didn't let Beach escape their clutches in 63-60 win. PAGE 10

The annual Pops and Pasta Concert sponsored by the Bowman Rotary will be held Sunday, Feb. 8 in the gymnasium at Bowman County High School.

Bowman boys score big win in overtime

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to the governor’s desk. “I was very pleased that it passed,” said Lyn James, president of the Bowman City Board of Commissioners. James attended the Jan. 16 legislative hearing on the bill, along with some Bowman County commissioners and other local representatives. James said she hopes the House will be equally mindful of the challenges facing western North Dakota when it considers the bill. Two proposals for the surge funding were debated Jan. 16 during a legislative hearing on the issue—one, proposed by Gov. Jack Dalrymple, excluded funding for counties, while another, set forth by the people, allocated funds for oilimpacted cities and counties, including Bowman County. The $1.1 billion in funds would be directed for infrastructural needs, such as the creation of roads, building affordable housing and spurring other community development.

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NEWS BRIEFS Tax commissioner announces reduction of oil extraction tax Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger announced an oil extraction tax rate reduction for new wells this week at a news conference. This incentive, also known as the “small trigger,” took effect on Feb. 1, 2015. It lowers the oil extraction tax rate from 6.5 percent to 2 percent on the first 75,000 barrels produced or the first $4.5 million of gross value during the first 18 months after completion of a well. “This tax reduction was passed by the 2009 North Dakota Legislature to incentivize drilling and to encourage continued production through low oil prices,” stated Rauschenberger. “It only applies to wells completed after the incentive is triggered on and is effective through June 30, 2015 or until it is triggered off. “Through this incentive, the state is acknowledging the importance of the oil and gas industry to the state’s economy by easing a portion of the tax burden during times of low oil prices.” This is the first time in North Dakota history that the Office of the Tax Commissioner has triggered on a tax incentive. In the past the Legislature usually enacts them in the on position. Once the incentive is in effect, it will only be triggered off when the average price of a barrel of oil is $72.50 (as reported for West Texas Intermediate crude) or more for a single month.

Chamber of Commerce selects new president, VP The Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce voted Tuesday to elect a new president and vice president of its Board of Directors. Emily Bostyan of Bowman was elected as the new president, with Nate Lee of Bowman chosen to serve as vice president. Chris Johnson of Bowman previously served as the board's president. The chamber's board of directors is a 10-person board that meets monthly.

UPCOMING EVENTS Feb. 8 Bowman Rotary Pops & Pasta Concert — 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Solberg Gymnasium, Bowman County Public School.

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Feb. 9 Sweetwater Golf Course Annual Meeting — 7 p.m. at the Sweetwater Golf Course

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Feb. 10 Dakota Western Insurance Crop Insurance Informational Meeting — 2 p.m. at the Sweetwater Golf Course in Bowman

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Feb. 12 Western Frontier Insurance Agency Crop Insurance Meeting — 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Sweetwater Golf Course in Bowman

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Feb. 13 Concert of the Dakota Concert Association on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at the Dakota Prairie Enrichment Center in Reeder. The family-friendly event begins at 7:30 p.m.

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Feb. 14 Windy’s Prom — Dinner from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with DJ and dancing to follow. At Windy’s Bar & Pizza in Bowman

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Feb. 17 Blood Drive — Noon to 5:30 p.m. at the Four Season's Pavilion in Bowman. For appointment call Doris Bucholz, 279-6628. Bring a photo ID. Sponsored by Rancherette Homemakers.

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Feb. 28 Southwest Healthcare Services’ Celebrity Waiter Dinner — Begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Pavilion in Bowman

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Looking into the Bowman City Park's champion trees. Marissa Krebs of the U.S. Forest Service and Andrea Bowman of the Bowman County NDSU Extension. A photo of them standing before the green giant is next to the tree’s register. Todd Walby of Bowman owns the second champion tree in the park, another white poplar. Standing next to its first-place friend, this poplar is 78 feet tall but a bit smaller in circumference, at 11 feet 9 inches. Roots of the Program The North Dakota Society of American Foresters

and the North Dakota Tree Farm Committee began a public contest on May 4, 1984 (Arbor Day) to find the largest of each native tree species in the state, according to the NDSU’s website. The contest focused on getting some attention for trees and their owners, while having some fun. It was modeled after the “National Register of Big Trees” run by American Forests. The owner of the largest tree in each native tree species category received a wood plaque as a prize the

following Arbor Day. In 1986, when North Dakota’s state centennial emphasis of planting 100 million trees was initiated, the North Dakota Forest Service and Centennial Trees Commission joined as sponsors. The “N.D. Champion Tree Register” was renamed and expanded to include the first and second native and naturalized non-native trees. Since that time, winners and nominators have both received a certificate and have been included in the register.

in times when the city is plowing Main Street to ensure the contractors have their areas cleared beforehand. But he indicated that it does not always work that way. “A lot of times in the morning, they’re like a bunch of ants running around. You can’t keep track of them,” he said. Hofland said he had previously informed some of the contractors about the issue of piling snow on street corners, “but they didn’t really listen.” “It is a safety hazard,” Bowman City Commission President Lyn James said. James said it would be smart to turn the matters over to Headley and his department. “When there’s a complaint, that’s probably the likely resource that we should be using.” Headley indicated there

is a city ordinance prohibiting the creation of visual obstructions and from dumping snow on other people’s property. Hofland said he notifies a few of the private contractors each morning the city intends to move snow. Most of the time, when one goes out, they all plan to do so, he said. “But if we know there’s a bad storm, I usually give them a heads-up,” he added. Commissioner Mike Sondeland mentioned the idea of announcing via local radio that the city intended to move snow within the city at a certain time. “Maybe we would have less cars in the street,” Sondeland said. Though, James said large-scale weather events are unpredictable. “The storm comes up in the night and we don’t

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What is eligible? A tree is eligible as long as it is rooted and in relatively good health. Measurements for height and average crown spread incorporate all parts of the tree, dead or alive. Native and naturalized non-native trees growing in North Dakota are acceptable. What is North Dakota’s largest tree? A cottonwood in Ransom County with a girth of 318 inches (26 feet, 6 inches), 115 feet tall and an average crown spread of 110 feet.

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Scranton students of the month Scranton High School students were acknowledged in January for the character attribute of “choice”—making every decision carefully; thinking things through responsibly; deciding what is right and doing it. The winners include Connor Dilse (7th), Abbigale Steeke (8th), Molly Holt (9th), Jordan Dilse (10th), Thomas Maychrzak (11th) and Damon Mellmer (12th).

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Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting this week and asked if the board would prefer the matters be turned over to the police department or handled interdepartmentally. Commissioner Chuck Whitney said he believed there was a meeting with the city’s snow removal contractors prior to the season, but indicated he was not certain. “We usually try to get in contact with all those guys at the beginning of the year so they know what we want them to do,” said Todd Hofland, Bowman City Street superintendent. Hofland said it was the department’s intention to make arrangements

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know it,” James explained. Hofland said the city does put snow at some of the street corners in Bowman to clean the city’s 53 storm drains. If those drains weren’t cleared of snow and other debris, there would be a water problem. “We don’t make it so you can’t see,” Hofland said. Street crews were out at 3 a.m. Monday clearing areas in Bowman, which is typical for the crew, according to James. Hofland said the department does not plow on weekends if they do not have to, but there have been times when it was necessary. At a minimum, they try to keep the city’s emergency route clear. During the weekend and on most days, Hofland said it takes about 5 to 6 inches before the department goes out to plow and move snow.

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What is a tree? A tree is defined as any plant that has achieved one erect perennial woody stem or trunk at least 3 inches in diameter 4 1/2 feet above the ground (breast height); a definitely formed crown of foliage; and a height of at least 13 feet. To be a champion tree, a tree must meet these minimum requirements. In contrast, shrubs are small woody plants, usually with several perennial stems branching at the base.

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A history of SWHC's Celebrity Waiter fundraiser By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Where else can somebody see Olympians interacting with roller derby girls, people dressed from the Roaring Twenties and yellow, suspenderwearing minions from the film, “Despicable Me”? Or somewhere people dressed for a 1980s prom can spot a person pulling a toboggan filled with Jamaican bobsledders? Only at Celebrity Waiter, a raucous event held at the Four Seasons in Bowman that certainly lives up to its hype each year. Celebrity Waiter is billed as the event of the season, according to Katie Harris, this year’s chairperson of the Southwest Healthcare Services (SWHC) fundraiser. Since its inception in 2009, the one-night Celebrity Waiter fundraiser has become a staunch hit in the community, with vivid generosity from the area as its cornerstone. The event is just as much a social one with friends, old and new, coming together to promote community health care. The event has redefined the meaning of what a fundraiser is with each passing year. Employees of Southwest Healthcare in Bowman come together each year to plan for the massive event—last year raised over $100,000—months

before it is scheduled, traditionally for late February. Harris said the timing is right for the event to serve “as an out” right at the brink of calving season, bull sales and midway through the winter’s blustery blues. This year’s event will be held Feb. 28. “It takes a lot of work to get the event going,” said Harris, supervisor of the laboratory at SWHC. But the team behind Celebrity Waiter didn’t always have long to plan for the event. When it was first started six years ago, the event’s planning committee was given only three weeks to create an event that the community would find appealing. The team pulled it off and Celebrity Waiter blossomed into something many look forward to each year. A former administrator at SWHC brought the idea of such a fundraising event to Harris and her co-workers six years ago. For years prior to the creation of the event in 2009, SWHC— known then as St. Luke’s Hospital—hosted an annual Harvest Ball, but it was a far cry from what Celebrity Waiter transformed into. The Harvest Ball fizzled quickly due to its prohibitive costs—back then it was just a dinner and dance. Celebrity Waiter was a welcome replacement, culminating in an interesting and creative auction-costume-party-dinner-Happy-Hour hybrid to raise

funds “for a good cause,” Harris said. The first Celebrity Waiter didn’t have an entertainment act, but it still sold about 200 tickets and raised nearly $14,000 for SWHC. As he has continued to do for several years, Andy Mrnak acted as auctioneer for the event’s first live auction. “We were ecstatic,” Harris said of the first year’s success, which she attributed to the committee “pounding the pavement.” After that first year, Harris said she continued to be overwhelmed by the event’s response, and just as ecstatic. A few Celebrity Waiters later, the committee had four artists on stage during the event, creating paintings that would be auctioned later in the evening. Throughout the event, people could watch the artists’ creative process. In addition to funds from the event’s yearly ticket sales, a majority of the night’s proceeds come from the live and silent auctions. Hundreds of items are donated from businesses and individuals leading up to the event. Last year, a bidding war ensued between Justin Wolbaum, president of Dakota Community Bank and Trust, and Dan Swanson, owner of Southwest Ag Inc. in Bowman, over a painting donated by popular local artist Marsha Lehman. Swanson con-

ceded to Wolbaum’s initial high-dollar bid. Much to the audience’s surprise and delight, Wolbaum then immediately donated the painting to be re-auctioned. Swanson got it that time. After all said and done, the painting went for a whooping $13,000 from the two auctions. “You never know what’s going to happen,” Harris said with a laugh. Lehman is donating another painting for this year’s event. It has become such a celebrated event that “people are actually coming to us” with donations, Harris said. Deb Patterson of Bowman sold tickets during last year’s Celebrity Waiter for the raffle of her late husband Bert’s 2012 Dodge Challenger. Half of the money raised from the ticket sales was donated to the Celebrity Waiter Committee and half to Southwest Healthcare. “It’s truly all about the community’s generosity,” Harris said. After last year’s 410 tickets were sold and tensof-thousands of dollars raised, SWHC was able to make several purchases that proved instrumental to furthering its role in providing critical community care. Items such as new patient bed tables, burn and decompression kits, thermometers, monitors and much more were purchased after recom-

mendations from various departments were given to the Celebrity Waiter’s planning committee. Last year, Sarah Wolbaum, Heather Bird, and Danielle Pierce served as the committee’s chairs. Harris returns this year as the sole chairperson of the event, after several

years off. She and her committee members arranged a special dueling pianos act for this year’s entertainment. The event is a testament to the dedication and creativity of SWHC’s employees, she said. “If it weren’t for them, the event couldn’t go on.”

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Musings from Main Street By Bryce Martin Pioneer Editor

What's with the new size of the Pioneer? Several people have contacted our office since the start of the year to express their concerns about the change in size of both The Finder and the Pioneer. While I always appreciate constructive criticism, some of the comments have turned nasty and hurtful—all because the size of a paper. That doesn't seem right. What people might not understand is that everybody at the Pioneer and The Finder office plays the hand they are dealt. Directives come from our corporate office in Oregon and we have little control over big changes that they hand down to us. We implement them because it is our duty. While we provided input, we don't make the final decisions. I felt, however, that the change would be welcomed. And it has been by so many. I worked tirelessly for nearly two months perfecting all the components of the completely new design and layout and when people say spiteful things about the paper's size, it makes me feel that my efforts were futile. But that's just me; I tend to take things overly personally. But why shouldn't I take it personally while I've literally poured my blood, sweat and tears into making the Pioneer into what it has become. It wasn't easy, but it's what I love and I am proud of what I, and my staff, has accomplished. I thank everyone who comes up to me while I'm running errands around town or while I'm sitting in my office, who compliment the work that I have done. They extend their gratitude that I made it my priority to deliver a stellar product and inform them about what's

going on. I also thank the people that give me directions on what they think the paper is lacking or when they point out something that isn't quite right. Though, when I receive a call from somebody questioning the new size of the paper—which I find to be a nonstarter since it should be more about what's in the paper and not the measurements of the pages—I'm somewhat dumbfounded. How is a paper (which is practically the previous size, unfolded and turned vertical) causing havoc and discontent? Are these people so turned off by the size that they neglect to read what's inside? I'm also at a loss when fielding such calls from readers—there's not much information I can provide other than to explain why we made the change, as I've done in this column. A part of me feels that I let them down. When I ask these people exactly what the problem is, they explain that it's harder to hold. In my opinion, the good outweighs the bad here—there's less paper so it's more environmentally conscious, there's less ink to rub off on the hands and, perhaps most importantly, the design is much more streamlined making the content easier to read. Are these people readers of The Dickinson Press? The Bismarck Tribune? The New York Times? Well, those publications have almost the exact same size, not to mention that the Pioneer used to be this same taller size many years ago. I'm not saying these concerns are illegitimate; I take every concern to heart and try to find a solution, but sometimes, and many people have explained this to me, it is less about a problem and more about people disliking change. I wish that I could please everybody but, working as a journalist for about 10 years now, I've found that to be an impossible, insurmountable task. But I do try. There is not much our office can do at this point regarding the paper's size, the only thing we can and will continue to focus on is what is going into it.

DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? THEN WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Letters to the editor are encouraged to promote a community dialogue. Letters may be limited in length due to space constraints and must contain the author’s name to be published. Views contained within the letters are solely those of the author. To submit a letter, mail to PO Box F, Bowman, ND 58623 or email to bmartin@ countrymedia.net. Letters must be received before 5 p.m. on Tuesday for that week’s print edition.

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Hat Tips By Dean Meyer

Hello, Well, another Super Bowl has come and gone. And I won a dollar! Which is actually one of the few football bets I’ve won in several years. I won it from Evan, one of my grandchildren. I know I shouldn’t gloat, but kids have to learn early that gambling is not good. The game was one of the best games in a long time. If they hadn’t talked about the deflated balls for two weeks, it would have been much better. Maybe it should be pointed out that after all, it is a game. HAT TIPS is generously sponsored by the following businesses:

Enough of that. I’m sure the Seahawk fans are ready to hang the offensive coach that called that pass. And I am just as sure the Patriot fans are ready to kiss him. And to tell the truth, I didn’t care who won. Other than my dollar bet! Shirley and I don’t go out to movies too often. Once in awhile, and then when I pay for the pop and popcorn, I remember why I don’t care to go out to movies. But we do watch movies on TV occasionally. Now, the other night I’m flipping through some available movies and there it was, “The Interview”. The movie that nearly caused WWIII. You know. The one the North Koreans were upset about. Well, after everyone from the garbage man SW Auto Supply 523-7540 Flowers & Cappuccino by Lasting Visions 523-3833

This & That By Josephine Kaczmarek

One day last week Dick and Rita Fischer from Rapid City stopped in to see their Aunt Doris Fischer. Mary Dennis stopped in to see several residents on Tuesday. Also Grace Janikowski spent the afternoon visiting residents. We are sorry to lose

some of our resident. Larry Buchholz and Ina Mae Heick were here. I had known Ina Mae for many years. She was a wonderful lady. Tuesday Pam Meier came up and spent the afternoon with me. It was such a beautiful day. We went outside and sat on the bench with no coats or jackets on. It must have been at least 62 degrees or more, very unusual for January. We have had real nice weather. Pam said that Lightning Creek was running and also the Little Missouri in Marmarth

N.D. Outdoors By Doug Leier

Even with my North Dakota outdoors lineage, I’m guilty of sometimes losing sight of how fortunate we are to enjoy such a variety of opportuni-

ties. One of those is wild turkey hunting, both in spring and fall. Right now a lot of positive attention is directed at high duck, goose, walleye, pike and perch numbers, and sometimes we tend to forget about a turkey population that provides thousands of hunting opportunities each year. Even though the start of the spring season isn’t

to President Obama had weighed in on this movie, we felt it was our patriotic duty to watch it. Boy, you talk about wasting two hours of an old mans life, this was it. Now, I’m not a movie critic. And I’m not the guy that puts the stars up for rating movies, but this has to be one of the worst films ever made. And if Kim Chow Who, or whatever, sat through the entire film, he had to do so hoping it would get better. But trust me, it doesn’t. So take it from me, don’t bother watching it. You will be sorry. That reminds me of when I was a kid and staying at a 4-H camp at the fairgrounds in Minot. Being a country boy, this was a big deal. And our group walked uptown to the Empire Theatre to Dakota Community Bank 523-9000 Dale's Clothing 523-3620

watch a movie. Like I said, this was a big deal. Minot had streetlights and everything! We didn’t even have stop signs in Berthold. The movie seats were plush. There was carpeting on the floor. The buttered popcorn was real butter. There was a balcony. Ushers took you to your seat. My, oh my. It was a treat. And do you know what? The movie was in color! We hadn’t had black and white TV for very long in our homes, and all of a sudden there were colored movies! I don’t remember what the movie was. Maybe Old Yeller. I made my grandkids watch it the other night. And I will tell you this, I miss Walt Disney. He wouldn’t have made the Interview. Later, Dean American Family Insurance/ Stephanee Germann Agency 523-5573

had a big ice jam. Now the forecast is snow and quite a bit colder-anyhow we have January behind us now. Wednesday afternoon my daughter Barbara Kitzan from Dickinson and granddaughter Gaye Dvirnak from Watford City came to spend the afternoon. They brought some “borscht” soup from Jacki and also chicken for supper which was very good. After supper we played cards. We had a good time. Thursday afternoon my niece Maggie Schaaf came

and she also stopped to see me. Thursday evening Barb Schaff came down and we played Skip-Bo. Friday Theresa Berg stopped in. Delores Schuh has also been visiting some of the residents. Margie Schumacher attended church here in the chapel on Thursday; afterwards Margie and I played whist with Bud and Willie. Saturday, January 31st was the birthday for Elwin Pladsen. The cake and ice cream was a treat.

on the calendar until April, now is an important time to discuss turkeys, as the application period for spring licenses is open, and the deadline is coming up soon on Feb. 11. My dad and other generations recall when North Dakota held its first spring turkey nearly four decades ago in 1976. It was one short season before it was closed again

for five years from 1977 through 1981, and then reopened again in 1982 in two turkey units with only 70 licenses available. The 2015 spring season will have 22 open units and 5,816 licenses available. Wild turkeys are not native to North Dakota. They were brought here and released stages starting in the early 50s.

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OBITUARIES Herbert Carlson, 92 Herbert “Herb” Carlson, 92, of Rhame, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the Southwest Healthcare Hospital in Bowman. Funeral Services for Herb were at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at the First Lutheran Church in Rhame. Pastor Mark Nygard officiated with burial to follow in the Tuttle Cemetery. Visitation for Herb was on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at the Krebsbach Funeral Home Chapel from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.. Herbert Carlson was born on April 24, 1922 at the school in Nebo Township, south of Rhame, N.D., the son of John and Mildred (Lungstrom) Carlson. He attended Langberg country school where he graduated through the 8th

grade. Herb then worked for some of the neighbors until moving into Rhame in 1942. In 1944, Herb joined the United States Army where he would proudly serve his country until being honorably discharged in 1947. Herb then returned home to Rhame where he would tend bar for 5 years and then started working for Farmers Union in 1952. Herb was united in marriage to Jeannine Stinson on June 10, 1954 in Baker, Mont. After their marriage they made their home in Rhame. Herb continued to work for Cenex, Ran the Locker Plant for a couple years and helped Buster Finneman with harvesting. Herb is survived by his sisters-in-law; Ione Carlson, Bernice Carlson, Margie Stinson, Pat Stinson and Pat Stinson. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by

his parents, John and Mildred, wife, Jeannine, and brothers, Vernon Fossum, Milford Carlson, Donald Carlson and Arnold Carlson. Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.

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Marlene Culver, 83 Marlene Peterson Culver went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 24, 2015. She was born in Scranton, N.D., on Nov. 27, 1931 to Roy and Ione Peterson. She had two older sisters, Ramona Johnson and Gloria Deutscher. She graduated from Scranton High School in 1949. After living in Scranton for 26 years, she moved to Burbank, Calif., and worked at Security First National Bank as a bookkeeper. She married John Culver in 1961 and they raised one son, Kerry.

Culver lowing John’s line of work, ironworking. Over the years she enjoyed dancing, gardening,

playing cards, crocheting, fishing, prospecting and studying Christian prophesy. When John and Marlene moved to Moses Lake in 2010, weekly family game nights became a tradition, and she always made sure to have a stockpile of treats prepared. She kept in touch with family and her numerous friends through frequent letter writing and phone calls. She is survived by her husband John Culver, son Kerry Culver and his wife Patti, three grandchildren; Adrienne Culver, Andy Culver and Daniel Culver and his wife Court-

ney, one great-grandson Aiden Culver and one great-granddaughter Makenzy Culver, her sister Ramona and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by an infant daughter, her parents, her sister Gloria and her brother-in-laws Doug Deutscher, and Wayne Johnson. Marlene had a servant’s heart and though we know that she longed to be with her Lord and Savior, she will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at 2 p.m. at The Assembly at Moses Lake Church.

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the state’s leaders to pat themselves on the back when they didn’t have to say “no” very often. And “no” was most certainly not a word anyone at the capitol in Bismarck has used often for some time now. In the current 2013-2015 biennium the state’s total appropriations (not counting federal dollars) amounted to nearly $10.4 billion, an almost 47 percent increase over the 2011-2013 biennium and an almost 98 percent increase over the 20092011 biennium. That’s a whole lot of saying “yes.” But the era of “yes” is over in North Dakota for the foreseeable future. That’s going to test the mettle of our current crop of leaders. I was having a discussion recently with a friend who was an elected leader in the state during the 1990’s. My friend, who didn’t wished to be named in this column, told me that governing in that era was a much more difficult task, because the state’s resources were few. State agencies had to prioritize needs from wants. Lawmakers had to keep pet projects in check while making painful decisions about appropriations. But there was a silver lining, my friend (who is a Republican) told me.

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ennium in June of 2017. The state is expected to lose another $4.8 billion in oil and gas tax revenues during that same period. The General Fund is capped at no more than $300 million in oil and gas tax revenues a biennium, with the rest of those funds (aside from the share going to local governments) flows into the state’s special funds. That’s a big swing, in just a few weeks, for a state with just 720,000 citizens. It portends a few things for our state. It means the oil boom is over. It means the state’s policymakers must figure out what the “new normal” is post-oil boom. It means the era of easy governance in North Dakota is over. I do not intend to belittle the problems the state has faced over the last several years. Issues like strained infrastructure and rising crime have presented real problems for the state’s leaders. But let’s face it. Those problems are a lot easier to address when the booming oil industry is driving before it an economy kicking off tax revenues which grew at almost exponential levels. In short, it’s easy to govern when you can throw money at your problems. It’s easy for

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Keystone XL pipeline bill now heads to president M By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Those pipes lying undisturbed just outside of Gascoyne could finally be put to use if President Barack Obama signs a bill triggering the beginning of the Keystone XL Pipeline. The U.S. Senate approved the bipartisan Keystone XL Pipeline legislation Jan. 29, following years of roadblocks, including from Obama who said publicly that he would veto a bill if it was approved. Now that the Senate and U.S. House of Representatives have passed the legislation, the final decision to start the controversial project rests in the president’s hands. Sen. John Hoeven, RN.D., authored and introduced the legislation to approve the pipeline. “The administration has delayed this important infrastructure project for more than six years. Despite a series of environmental reviews, all of which conclude that the project will have no significant environmental impact, President Obama has repeatedly postponed a decision,” Hoeven said in a statement following the vote. In a recent poll, 65 percent of registered voters said they believe the president should sign the bill approving the pipeline and only 22 percent believe he should veto it, Hoeven said. “This is about energy, jobs, economic activity, national security, and building the right kind of infrastructure we need to achieve all of these things,” he said.

Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., speaks to reporters Thursday inside the U.S. Senate. With a total capacity of 830,000 barrels per day, the pipeline would accept 100,000 barrels per day of Bakken crude oil and provide approximately 40,000 jobs. The project waited more than six years for its required presidential permit. If signed, the legislation would authorize the construction, connection, operation and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline. The fate of the controversial pipeline was a po-

litical decision that was already postponed for years. Last year, the federal government showed no definite plans to wrap up its comment period — from federal agencies regarding the project — as they postponed the decision indefinitely. Hoeven said earlier this year that the government would postpone a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline project until after the November election. Those elections passed

and several legislators called for Congress to finally hold a vote. Because of the delay, be it “tactical politics” as suggested by Hoeven, or a legitimate delay—the U.S. State Department explained the delay as “uncertainty created by the ongoing litigation in the Nebraska Supreme Court”—it has put the small Bowman County city of Gascoyne on the map. Since 2011, pipes to be used for construction of

the Keystone XL pipeline have been stockpiled along Highway 12 east of Gascoyne. Over the seasons, they lie unused, gathering snow in the winter and dust in the summer. The vast quantities of mainly bluish-green pipes often pique the curiosity of passersby. The pipes stand hoping one day to be used to create one of the most studied transcontinental pipelines in history. The Calgary, Alberta-

based oil giant TransCanada Corp. submitted its initial application for approval of the pipeline over five years ago. It was to run from Hardisty, Alberta to an existing pipeline near Steele City, Neb. The Keystone Pipeline would reduce transport of oil by railway, which caused massive delays for farmers during this year’s harvest and is considered dangerous after the explosion of an oil car last year near Casselton and some subsequent derailments.

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Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net While the city of Bowman has a total of 526 trees standing on its public boulevards, accounting for 27 different species, less than 1 percent of those trees are considered to be in excellent condition. Joel Nichols, a community forestry specialist with the North Dakota State University-North Dakota Forest Service, presented that data and more to the Bowman City Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting Feb. 3. Nichols commended the city for its ample range of tree species, but indicated that 75 percent of the trees, almost 400 trees, found on public right-ofways immediately within city limits and not in the city park or on private property, were considered in fair condition. Fair condition, according to Nichols, is defined as a tree that is in a general state of decline, may show severe

insect, disease or mechanical damage, but its death is not imminent. Nichols said trees in this condition might require major repair. The city worked with Nichols to prepare a tree inventory after it was noticed that several trees around the city were dead and diseased. The data Nichols presented also comes as the city commission works on establishing a tree ordinance for the city. Bowman City Auditor Peggy Allen said a definitive tree ordinance does not currently exist. The ordinance would establish a tree board, a city forester and give clear definitions on who is responsible for tree maintenance. The data on the city’s existing trees is important, said Nichols, as it gives the commissioners an idea of what would work best for the city. Nichols collected the data through “windshield surveys,” simply driving through the community, and compiled it into a report that he offered the

commissioners. The Bowman Community Threat Assessment Protocol Final Report was then summarized through a slideshow presentation for the commissioners. The report is a new assessment protocol to conduct rapid community forest assessments in response to the increasing concern of forest insects and diseases in North Dakota. The top tree species found in Bowman were cottonwood, American elm, Siberian elm, Rocky Mountain juniper, green ash, Colorado spruce, crabapple, white poplar, boxelder and plum, according to the report. Cottonwood is the majority of Bowman’s city trees at 18 percent of the total. “A single species should be no more than 10 percent of population,” Nichols stated. When trees exceed 10 percent of the threshold, it can signify low species diversity, which can increase the potential impact of insect and disease issues on the community’s trees as a whole, the report said. With the population of ash trees within the city, Nichols preached caution when it comes to

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELLA LATZ, Deceased. NOTICE OF HEARING TO: All heirs, devisees or other interested persons of the Estate of Ella Latz, Deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that a hearing on a PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN INTESTACY 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 o’clock A.M. on the 12th day of February, 2015, Dated this 14th day of January, 2015. SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. By:Steven J. Wild Attorney for Plaintiff PO Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 523-3112 ND # 04091 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER JANUARY 23, 30 & FEBRUARY 6, 2015 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA COUNTY OF BOWMAN IN JUVENILE COURT SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE INTEREST OF A.M., a child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs. A.M., a minor child, Dion Mitchel, father, Respondents. SUMMONS Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV00007 THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: You, and each of you, are hereby summoned and required to appear personally and bring the above-named child before the Honorable Dann Greenwood, Juvenile Judge, at the Stark County Courthouse in Dickinson, North Dakota, on the 3rd day of February, 2015, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., or as soon thereafter as the parties can be heard, for the purpose of hearing the Petition made and filed with this Court, alleging said child to be subject to the provisions of the Uniform Juvenile Court Act (Chapter 27-20 of the North Dakota Century Code) by reason of the following: That the above-named Respondent child, is a deprived child, as more fully appears from the Petition, a copy of which is on file with the above-named Court. If you fail to appear personally and to bring said child before the Court at said time and place or to show good cause why you cannot do so, the Court will make such order as may be appropriate and you may be proceeded against for civil contempt. RIGHT TO COUNSEL While you are not required to have legal counsel in this proceeding, you are entitled to legal counsel if you so desire. If you desire legal counsel and are unable without undue financial hardship to employ counsel, the Court, upon your request, will appoint legal counsel for you. If you intend to have legal counsel, you are requested to make the necessary arrangements in advance so as not to delay the hearing. Dated this 16th day of January, 2015, at Bowman, North Dakota. William Herauf Judge of the Juvenile Court PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER JANUARY 23, 30 & FEBRUARY 6, 2015 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA COUNTY OF BOWMAN IN JUVENILE COURT SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE INTEREST OF A.M., a child State of North Dakota,

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Petitioner, vs. D.H., a minor child, Ty (last name unknown), father, Respondents. SUMMONS Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV00009 THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: You, and each of you, are hereby summoned and required to appear personally and bring the above-named child before the Honorable Dann Greenwood, Juvenile Judge, at the Stark County Courthouse in Dickinson, North Dakota, on the 3rd day of February, 2015, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., or as soon thereafter as the parties can be heard, for the purpose of hearing the Petition made and filed with this Court, alleging said child to be subject to the provisions of the Uniform Juvenile Court Act (Chapter 27-20 of the North Dakota Century Code) by reason of the following: That the above-named Respondent child, is a deprived child, as more fully appears from the Petition, a copy of which is on file with the above-named Court. If you fail to appear personally and to bring said child before the Court at said time and place or to show good cause why you cannot do so, the Court will make such order as may be appropriate and you may be proceeded against for civil contempt. RIGHT TO COUNSEL While you are not required to have legal counsel in this proceeding, you are entitled to legal counsel if you so desire. If you desire legal counsel and are unable without undue financial hardship to employ counsel, the Court, upon your request, will appoint legal counsel for you. If you intend to have legal counsel, you are requested to make the necessary arrangements in advance so as not to delay the hearing. Dated this 16th day of January, 2015, at Bowman, North Dakota. William Herauf Judge of the Juvenile Court PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER JANUARY 23, 30 & FEBRUARY 6, 2015 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA COUNTY OF BOWMAN IN JUVENILE COURT SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE INTEREST OF A.M., a child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs. K.S., a minor child, Shannon Smith, father, Respondents. SUMMONS Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV00008 THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: You, and each of you, are hereby summoned and required to appear personally and bring the above-named child before the Honorable Dann Greenwood, Juvenile Judge, at the Stark County Courthouse in Dickinson, North Dakota, on the 3rd day of February, 2015, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., or as soon thereafter as the parties can be heard, for the purpose of hearing the Petition made and filed with this Court, alleging said child to be subject to the provisions of the Uniform Juvenile Court Act (Chapter 27-20 of the North Dakota Century Code) by reason of the following: That the above-named Respondent child, is a deprived child, as more fully appears from the Petition, a copy of which is on file with the above-named Court. If you fail to appear personally and to bring said child before the Court at said time and place or to show good cause why you cannot do so, the Court will make such order as may be appropriate and you may be proceeded against for civil contempt. RIGHT TO COUNSEL While you are not required to have legal counsel in this proceeding, you are entitled to legal counsel if you so desire. If you desire legal counsel and are unable without undue financial hardship to employ counsel, the Court, upon your request, will appoint legal counsel for you. If you intend to have legal counsel, you are requested to make the necessary arrangements in advance so as not to delay the hearing. Dated this 16th day of January, 2015, at Bowman, North Dakota. William Herauf Judge of the Juvenile Court PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER JANUARY 30 & FEBRUARY 6, 2015

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CALL FOR BIDS FOR ROAD OIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that bids will be received for the County of Bowman at the Office of the County Auditor, for Road Oil. Exact types of oil are listed on the bid sheets, which are on file at the County Auditor’s office and may be obtained upon request. All of the above Bids will be received and opened at the Office of the Auditor at 1:15 P.M., MT, on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein. Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the County Auditor at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 701-523-3130. Dated at Bowman, North Dakota, this 20th day of January, 2015. /s/ Sandra K. Tivis Bowman County Auditor Bowman, ND 58623 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Bowman County School #1Board Report - For Newspaper AMAZON MARKETPLACE 7.99; AVI SYSTEMS 4,194.00; BILLINGS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 185.14; BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 1,095.71; CARLSON, REID 178.00; CITY OF BOWMAN 1,205.90; CUSTOMINK 208.20; DAKOTA GRAPPLER 15.00; DUCKWALL-ALCO STORES 51.51; GREAT PLAINS REHABILITATION 180.00; HONEYWELL 1,361.73; HORACE MANN COMPANIES 1,183.63; JACOBSEN MUSIC 491.45; LINTON HIGH SCHOOL 175.00; MARTIAN, CHARMAINE 451.36; MINOT WRESTLING BOOSTERS 132.00; NEOFUNDS BY NEOPOST 43.84; ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY 229.43; PERMABOUND 217.37; PETTY CASH 45.05; PLASMASPIDER 20.00; SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL 100.00; SIDNEY TOWN PUMP 100.01; SIMONSON, ROBERT 395.50; S O U T H HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL 100.00; VAN DAELE BUS SERVICE 23,416.36; WCS TELCOM 143.67; WORKFORCE SAFETY & INSURANCE 116.83; Checking Account Total: 36,044.68 A 2 Z PRINTING 201.25; AT&T MOBILITY 259.20; BAKER FURNITURE 399.95; BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS 22.34; BOWMAN AUTO PARTS 53.90; BOWMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 80.00; BOYNTON, JEFF 47.19; BRAATEN, LAURIE 31.90; CITY OF RHAME 153.50; CONSOLIDATED TELCOM 708.08; COUNTRY MEDIA 161.08; DAKOTA DUSTTEX 401.60; DEMCO 71.37; DULETSKI, MARY 183.22; EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 45.00; EXPRESSWAY INN 679.60; FARMERS UNION OIL 3,690.74; FISCHER, MARY 10.50; FLOWER NOOK 16.80; FOSSUM, LINDSEY 101.92; FOUR SEASONS TROPHIES 322.40; FRONTIER TRAVEL CENTER 52.07; GAEBE, CONNIE 56.76; GARY’S JACK & JILL 15.95; HOLECEK, JENNIFER 285.88; HOMELVIG, BLAINE 12.04; HOT LUNCHBOWMAN SCHOOL 5,069.60; HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT 2,685.15; J.W.PEPPER 175.98; JOHNSON, HEATHER 247.52; KEN’S SUPER VALU 358.14; KILLDEER HIGH SCHOOL 57.84; LASTING VISIONS FLOWERS 76.08; LECOE, TRACY 105.38; MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES 14,160.03; MOSER, ANGELA 87.36; NDASA 180.00; NDAESP 190.00; NEFF COMPANY 210.81; NETWORK SERVICES 1,467.36; NEWBY’S ACE HARDWARE 280.23; OAKLAND, KIMBERLY 72.78; OFFICEMAX CONTRACT 560.36; OSENDORF, BRENDA 58.24; PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING 201.24; POPP BINDING & LAMINATING 234.11; PRAXAIR DITRIBUTION 652.35; RANDY’S WELDING 132.17; RICHLAND MOTOR INN 2,475.60; S&T CUSTOM PLUMBING 214.89; SANFORD HEALTH 30.00; SIMONSON, ROBERT 161.00; SOUTHWEST HEALTH CARE 200.00; SOUTHWEST PUBLIC TRANSIT 855.00; STEIN’S 1,450.54; THORSRUD SUPPLY 35.73; TRACKWRESTLING 75.00; WOODLEY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 70.87; YALE, GREG 88.77; Checking Account Total: 40,984.37 PUBLISHED IN THE

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BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 6, 2015 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 The regular meeting of the Bowman County School Board was held on Monday, January 12th, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. in the Bowman County School District Board Room. Members present: Kevin Bucholz, President; Stacy McGee, Dan Peterson, Ann Fischer, Tara Lambourn, Sharon Holder, and Russell Homelvig. Others present: Tony Duletski, Superintendent; Wayne Olson, High School Principal; and Tracy Lecoe, Elementary Principal. Absent: Shari Krinke, Business Manager Guests: Jason Waskiewicz, Laura Braaten, Tyler Senn, and Jennifer Holecek Kevin Bucholz called meeting to order. Fischer moved seconded by Homelvig to approve the agenda. All yes, motion carried. Peterson moved seconded by Lambourn to approve the minutes of the December 10th, 2014 regular meeting. All yes, motion carried. Holder moved seconded by Peterson to approve the District Bills. All yes, motion carried. Peterson moved seconded by Homelvig to approve the Monthly Financial Reports. All yes, motion carried. Recognition of audience: no business was brought forth. Administrative Reports: A. Elementary Principal: December Elementary Concert rescheduled; School Mall Kickoff; Head Lice Training; reconfiguration progress with DPI; Kindergarten schedules; January In-service; and absences due to flu. B. High School Principal: 2nd semester underway; Music Dept & Rotary Club Pops & Pasta Concert Sunday, February 8th; FFA Winter Leadership; Speech has begun; SADD Christmas Caroling; and enrollment steady. C. Superintendent: January 19th Teacher In-service; Housing Grant update; Reconfiguration for BCSD#1 has been approved by DPI from a K-8 / 9-12 setting to a K-6 / 7-12 setting; Personnel Committee establish interview process for High School Principal; Marsha Tate Conference June 15th-16th; and legislative update. Old Business: no business was brought forth. New Business: A. Negotiations Seminar: discussion was held with no motions made. B. 2015-2016 School Calendar: discussion was held with no motions made. C. Letter of Resignation: Jennifer Holecek’s letter of resignation was read. Discussion was held, Peterson moved seconded by Homelvig to accept Mrs. Holecek’s resignation effective the end of the 2014-15 school year. All yes, motion carried. D. Accept BCEA as proposed Negotiating Unit: discussion was held. Holder moved seconded by Fischer to accept BCEA as the proposed negotiating unit. All yes, motion carried. Other Items/Committee Reports: A. RESP: Discussion held with no motions made. B. Personnel: an interview committee consisting of the Superintendent, Elementary Principal, and 3 Board Members has been formed to interview candidates for the High School Principal position. Committee Meetings: RESP 1/7, Holder; Personnel 12/19, Buchholz, Fischer, & Peterson; Personnel 1/12, Peterson, Bucholz. & Fischer There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 5:50p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, February 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the Bowman County School District Board Room. Kevin Bucholz, President Sharon Holder, Board Member PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 6, 2015 NOTICE OF HEARING N.D. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OIL AND GAS DIVISION The North Dakota Industrial Commission will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at the N.D. Oil & Gas Division, 1000 East Calgary Ave., Bismarck, N. D. At the hearing the Commission will receive testimony and exhibits. Persons with any interest in the cases listed below, take notice. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If at the hearing you need special facilities or assistance, contact the Oil and Gas Division at 701-328-8038 by Thursday, February 12, 2015. STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

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TO: Case No. 23647: On a motion of the Commission to review the authorization and permit under Order No. 19048 for 212 Water Services, LLC to operate a portable treating plant throughout the state of North Dakota and such other relief as is appropriate. Signed by, Jack Dalrymple, Governor Chairman, ND Industrial Commission PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 6, 2015 NOTICE OF HEARING N.D. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OIL AND GAS DIVISION The North Dakota Industrial Commission will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015, at the N.D. Oil & Gas Division, 1000 East Calgary Ave., Bismarck, N. D. At the hearing the Commission will receive testimony and exhibits. Persons with any interest in the cases listed below, take notice. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If at the hearing you need special facilities or assistance, contact the Oil and Gas Division at 701-328-8038 by Friday, February 13, 2015. STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO: Case No. 23729: In the matter of the Petition of Continental Resources, Inc. pursuant to NDCC § 38-08-09 for an order providing for the voluntary unitized management, operation, and further development of the proposed Cedar Hills West North DakotaRed River “B” Unit, a 680-acre tract comprised of the N/2, SE/4, and E/2 SW/4 of Section 23, and the N/2 NE/4 and SE/4 NE/4 of Section 26, T.131N., R.107W., Bowman County, ND; for approval of the voluntary unit agreement and unit operating agreement; for approval of the plan of operation; vacating the applicable spacing orders; and such other relief as is appropriate. Signed by, Jack Dalrymple, Governor Chairman, ND Industrial PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 6, 13 & 20, 2015 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the Bowman County Housing Authority – Jesco Apartments rehabilitation project through the Community Development Block Grant program. Bids can be submitted Bowman County Housing Authority, 301 3rd Ave NE, Bowman, ND 58623 or brought to the bid opening. Bids will be received until 1:00 PM (MST) on March 27th at the Jesco Apartment Office, 805 3rd St. NW, Bowman, ND 58623. At that time the Bowman County Housing Authority will publicly open and read aloud all bids properly submitted. The project is calling for separate bids for the: repair and resurfacing of the parking lot. Replacing kitchen cabinetry thru out the 16 unit complex along with rehabilitation of two rooms to comply with ADA requirements. Contractor must be licensed with the State of North Dakota, secure commercial general liability insurance and workers compensation coverage. Davis-Bacon wage rates and “Buy American” provisions apply to this project. Bid specs can be picked up at Brosz Engineering at 109 South Main, Bowman, ND 58623 or call Connie at RooseveltCuster Regional Council for a copy of the bid specifications at 701-483-1241 or visit www. rooseveltcuster.com resources for more information. The Bowman County Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids. PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 6, 2015 North Dakota Department of Health Public Notice Issue of an NDPDES Permit Public Notice Date: 2/9/2015 Purpose of Public Notice The Department intends to issue the following North Dakota Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NDPDES) Discharge Permit under the authority of Section 61-28-04 of the North Dakota Century Code. Permit Information Public Notice Number: ND2015-006 Application Date: 10/1/2014 Application Number: NDR05 Applicant Name: General Permit NDR050000-Industrial Stormwater

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Mailing Address: ND Dept of Health, Div of Water Quality, 918 East Divide Ave, Bismarck ND 58501-1947 Telephone Number: 701.328.5239 Proposed Permit Expiration Date: 3/31/2020 Description The Department proposes to reissue NDPDES General Permit NDR05-0000 to regulate the discharge of stormwater associated with industrial activity. The general permit addresses stormwater discharges from industrial activities listed in 40CFR 122.26(b)(14) except for gravel and other mineral mining operations, oil and gas extraction facilities, and concrete or asphalt batch plants. The permit requires the implementation of a pollution prevention plan to reduce stormwater pollution. The permit includes discharge limits based on prohibitions, best management practices, water quality standards, and other considerations applicable to the activities. The proposed permit expiration date is March 31, 2020. Tentative Determinations Proposed effluent limitations and other permit conditions have been made by the Department. They assure that State Water Quality Standards and applicable provisions of the FWPCAA will be protected. Information Requests and Public Comments Copies of the application, draft permit, and related documents are available for review. Comments or requests should be directed to the ND Dept of Health, Div of Water Quality, 918 East Divide Ave, Bismarck ND 58501-1947 or by calling 701.328.5210. All comments received by March 11, 2015 will be considered prior to finalizing the permit. If there is significant interest, a public hearing will be scheduled. Otherwise, the Department will issue the final permit within sixty (60) days of this notice. If you require special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, call TDD at 1.800.366.6868. PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on December 16, 2014 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Darrell West, Chuck Whitney, Mike Sondeland, Chuck Headley, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, Todd Hofland, Jon Broz, Stacy McGee, Judson Seaman, Chanell Walby, Justin Wolbaum, Duane Bowman, Mike Manstrom, Barry Mason, Kevin Bucholz, Becky Hanson, Tana Smolnikar, Bryce Martin, and Darwin Wilke. President James called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Motion by Limesand, second by West to approve the agenda as submitted. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: #8096 – 8145; Payroll Check: #103225; Direct Deposit: $26,521.86; Voided Checks: #8099 and #93186; Salaries: $163.92; Bills: Advanced Business Methods $884.86, ARP Enterprises $12,800.00, Bowman County Auditor $3,455.00, BCDC $14,500.00, Bowman Park and Rec $4,880.00, Brosz Engineering $5,895.00, Carmel’s Cleaners $80.64, City of Baker $1,648.16, Country Media $617.17, Dacotah Paper $100.07, Dakota Western Bank $33.62, Dakota Western Insurance $4,464.00, Fallon County Treasurer $5,253.00, Griffith Excavating $2,230.00, JK Excavating and Construction $5,656.00, JK Excavating $21,350.00, Ken’s Super Value $31.23, Lyn James $203.40, ND League of Cities $1,494.00, Newby’s Ace Hardware $69.33, NW Iron Fireman $34.36, Olson Construction $1,512.50, One Call Concepts $18.70, Postmaster $441.00, Sadowsky and Wild $200.00, Slope Electric $1,211.00, Southwest Business Machine $53.99, Verizon Wireless $576.91, Washington National $55.20, Weisz and Sons Contractors $11,034.10, Western Frontier Insurance Agency $17,620.00, Bowman Auto Parts $698.80, Bowman Grain $28.50, Consolidated Telecom $1,123.13, Dell $9,892.32, Rape Crisis Center $850.00, Ray’s Repair Service $63.75, SW Auto Supply $4.174, Taser International $7,137.73, Tiger Electric $796.00, VISA $173.07, Wells Fargo Securities $13,909.05, Bowman County Auditor $7,314.75, Bowman Energy $21,385.58, Bowman Ready Mix $4,613.22, Southwest Healthcare Services $5,9521.56, Bowman Chamber of Commerce $325.61, Bowman County Oil Field Golf Tournament $1,000.0 (re-issued lost check), SWHC $85,000.00, and SWHC Clinic $65.00. HOFLAND: Nothing major to report. The street crew has been sanding the icy streets and helped Mason with the sewer

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main break. MASON: Sewer Main Break Update: The sewer main was repaired on December 5th and Mason felt the dewatering process was the key factor in the getting the repair done. MDU will come back in the spring and move a line that is not in use. James read the individualized cost of all the bills for the repair of the sewer main break which totaled $96,330.26. James noted that the MDU bill was an estimated cost, other expenses were actual. Whitney questioned Mason and Brosz on the need for a sewer camera like the City of Baker used on the sewer main break. Brosz said there are large companies that jet the mains and follow it with a camera. Brosz stated before you slip line any sewer main, you have to run a camera through it. For budgeting purposes we should run a camera through it so we can plan for slip lining what needs it first. Brosz said the city should hire a contractor due to the scale of doing the whole city. Brosz believes the cost is 20 to 25 cents a foot to run a camera and clean the sewer mains, plus you get a video at the end to review. Limesand requested Brosz to check into the cost to do this. New Hydrant: Mason was asked if the city would supply a water hydrant by Bowman Lodge and the new ambulance garage. There are none on that side of the road and Limesand thinks we need it as a safety aspect. Mason said the city did supply the hydrant for the Wiffler addition. Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to supply the valve, valve box and hydrant by the new ambulance garage and Bowman Lodge Hotel. Brosz will assess the best location for the water hydrant. RCV= all aye, MC. CHIEF HEADLEY: Training: Danhoff completed his academy training and Wyman will complete it in April of 2015. Bar Compliance Checks: When there are two officers on duty during the evening, they will be doing a walk through at the alcohol establishments. Headley would like to educate the servers on fake I.D.’s and not serving highly intoxicated individuals. It would be strictly voluntary participation by the bar owners and is free training. In the future, the city could implement this education into the liquor ordinance requirements to obtain a liquor license. Some insurance companies could possibly give an insurance adjustment to the liquor establishment if their employees go through this training. McGee: Landfill Rates: McGee presented an increase in a few landfill rates. Shingle, semi loads and tire rates are the only rates being increased. Rates are as follows: Appliances (freon free) $5, Pickup/ Trailer load $10, Truck Load/ Tandem Trailer $40, Semi Load $100, Pick-up Load of Shingles $50, Single Axel-Shingles $100, Side Dump – Shingles $175, Passenger Tires $5, Light Truck Tires $7, Pickup Tires $7, Truck Tire $10, Bias Medium Truck/Radial Truck (8:25-20 & larger - $15, Front Farm and Wagon $15, Front Farm/Farm Wagon (1000-16 & Larger) $20, and Rear Farm (18.4-34 & Larger) $25. Motion by Sondeland, second by Limesand to approve the landfill rates as presented by auditor McGee, effective 1/1/15. Whitney proposed we update our landfill cost sign and McGee will publish the new prices in the newspaper and website. RCV= all aye, MC. Aurora Keppler: Keppler was hired on a trial basis in October and the auditors would like to keep her employed in 2015 for up to 2 hours a day, four days a week with a max of 10 hours a week for 2015. The auditors would also like to be able to use her if they both need to be gone on the same day for training. Keppler receives no benefits because she works less than 20 hours a week. Motion by West, second by Sondeland to extend Aurora Keppler’s employment position for 6 months and re-visit it again in July of 2015. RCV= all aye, MC. Salary Adjustment: McGee asked the commission if they would like to give the employees a “salary adjustment this year” (Christmas bonus). Employees understand that there was an unexpected sewer main break which led to unexpected expenses. McGee said the city did not have to transfer the municipal highway salary shortfall this year that was budgeted for in the amount of $17,000, so it could easily cover the salary adjustments. Limesand felt that the salary adjustment should go in the salary over the year, not just at one shot. West said it’s nice to get it at the end of the year. He asked

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how much is generally given in prior years and McGee stated between $300 to $600 except the last two years the employees were given none. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to decline giving a year end salary adjustment. RCV= James and West no, Whitney, Sondeland and Limesand aye. Water, Sewer, Sewer Escrow and SUR funds: These funds are low due to the sewer main break and we need to look at raising the SUR charges. McGee will bring this topic back to another meeting, she is just asking the commission to think about it. WALBY Pool Filter Repair Cost Share: Walby presented a request for funds to repair the pool filter system. The original quote was $95,000 plus preparation of the pump room and the costs have gone up to $101,900 plus contingencies (10%) to total $112,000 plus air exchange removal and relocation (phase 1 and 3) and engineering fees. The County raised their contribution to $64,500 for ½ the cost, Park and Rec is requesting the city to give $58,100. James referenced the minutes dated 12/17/13 which didn’t commit the city to a dollar figure, said the county would pay ½ but not to exceed $47,000, and noted that Wilke stated that Park and Rec could put in 5% of the project cost. James asked Walby to request funds from the tax and tourism board. Motion by Limesand, second by West to table this until Walby approaches tax and tourism to get approval to fund part of the project. RCV= all aye, MC. Park Repair After Sewer Main Break: Walby asked if the city will repair the sprinkler and the grass in the park? Mason said the city will do the repairs. He did repair the sprinkler waterline already but there still may be heads to repair. Mason will bring top soil and get it back into shape in the spring. Sewer Pipe at Frontier Travel Center: Frontier Travel Center wants to turn their sewer line over to the city. It clogs with sand from the car wash and has grease in it. In the future they will need a vac truck to clean it out because of the sand and grease that goes down their trap. It will be a burden for the city. Mason’s recommendation is that Frontier Travel Center can retain it and pay to have it cleaned. The sewer pipe goes across the new 5th St SW and into Bowman Ready Mix and heads across their parking lot and ties into the main by Bowman Ready Mix. West feels we need to send them a letter advising them to use a vac truck from now on to clean it. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to deny the request of Frontier Travel Center to transfer ownership of their sewer pipe to the City. RCV= all aye, MC. James wants to draft a letter to mitigate the problem and inform them of the denial. CHECKING ACCOUNT BID OPENING 1 year Rate 2 Year Rate Dakota Western Bank .50% .75% Dakota Community Bank .21% .51% Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to accept Dakota Western Bank one year fixed rate checking bid at .50%. RCV= all aye, MC. CLEANING BID: The city only received one cleaning bid from Empire Special Homes Cleaning, LLC from Boise, Idaho in the amount of $3,030.00 a month. Motion by Limesand, second by West to decline the cleaning bid from Empire Special Homes Cleaning in the amount of $3,030.00/ month. RCV= all aye, MC. Auditors asked for permission to seek out additional local cleaning services for a quote and the commission approved. 2015 LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS Allen provided a list of liquor license applications for 2015 for the commission’s approval. Motion by Sondeland, second by Limesand to accept the 2015 liquor license applications as presented. The police department has been documenting activity at the bars as far as incidents which should come forward to the commission when they are renewing their liquor license applications. RCV= all aye, MC. MIKE MANSTROM SWHC Proposed Issuance of the Bonds Resolution: James read resolution #2014-B-5 approving the issuance of the Southwest Healthcare bonds for the new hospital. By signing the resolution it approves James and Allen to sign associated documents to this bond. Allen had attorney Wild review the documents and he gave his approval. Motion by Whitey, second by Limesand to accept resolution that was presented for SWHC

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revenue bonds. RCV= all aye, MC. City Sales Tax Request: SWHC requested city sales tax for a Bobcat snow pusher/ spreader, dump trailer, and CT Service Scanner annual fee. James told Hansen that the commission cannot approve the maintenance items on their request. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to approve the SWHC CT Scanner Service for $85,000. RCV= all aye, MC. ALLEN: Tax and Tourism: Allen presented two journal vouchers that were requested by the tax and tourism committee to move expenditures to correct funds for 2013 and 2014. The JV’s for 2013 will not make the 2013 budget go over. Wosepka gave approval for the 2013 JV as long as it did not make the budget go over. Motion by Limesand, second by West to approve the journal vouchers for restaurant and lodging fund #2270 and the occupancy fund #2260 as presented. RCV=all aye, MC. Budget Revisions: Allen presented budget revisions for 2014. Motion by Limesand, second by Whitney to approve the budget revisions for 2014 as presented. RCV= all aye ,MC. Fund,Account/Object, Fund/ Account, Amount, Reason for Overage 1000, 461617, General Fund, $695,500.00, Funds were originally in Fund; 1000, 451000/964, Park and Rec State Aid, $14,000.00, State aid was higher than anticipated; 1162, 431000/812, 4th Street Paving, $1,571.37, Move unused funds; 2100, 415230/230, Retirement, $11,000.00, 4th Officer not inc in budget and 1% inc.; 2040, 415400/208, SWHC energy Impact Grant, $2,000.00, More grants than anticipated; 2040, 415412/807, Fire Department Impact Grant, $48,000.00, More grants than anticipated; 2400, 431000/313, Sidewalk Project Engineering, $4,500.00, Engineering costs for project; 3009, 431000/802, Street Loader, $12,000.00, 2 yr Trade-in cost; 3045, 414100/540, Auditor Replacement, $2,800.00, Purchased two laptops; 3064, 483000/822, 5th Street SW, $114,000.00, Budget was set at const.; estimate; 3064, 461617/241, 5th Street SW, $12,474.55, Move unused funds; 3067, 461617/241, 8th Ave Water Project, $148,968.19, Move unused borrowed funds; 3068, 431040/313, 3rd Ave Drainage, $1,500.00, Move unused funds; 4050, 415180/857, Joint Shop Bond Principal, $485,000.00, Refunded bond; 4050, 415180/859, Joint Shop Bond Interest, $5,000.00, Refunding bond fees; 6010, 461617/241, Water, $70,000.00, YE Transfers; 6020, 461617/241, Sewer, $25,000.00, YE Transfers; 6040, 433000/433, SUR Fund, $105,000.00, Ambulance garage land & Sewer break; 6060, 434100/132, Water Building, $412,300.00, Repair well #2; 6230, 452600/313, Sewer Escrow Engineer, $4,700.00, Sewer Main Break; 6230, 452600/956, Sewer Escrow Project, $90,000.00, Sewer Main Break; 6080, 436000/139, Tires, $3,000.00, Needed more tires ASAP; 6080, 436000/111, Salary, $10,000.00, Holidays Worked and Overtime; 6080l, 436000/320, Health Insurance, $5,000.00, Employee single policy to family; 2270, 415363/363, Rest and Lodging Fund, $34,000.00. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to approve the 2014 fund transfers as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. 2014 TRANSFERS

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1000/2005, 3007 Blade $25,000.00; 1000/2005, 3066 11th Ave NW Project $30,000.00; 1000/2005, 3065 11th Avenue $190,000.00; 1000/2005, 3008 Sweeper Replace $15,000.00; 1000/2005, 3009 Loader Replace $15,000.00; 1000-431000-142, 3006 Emergency Snow Removal $15,000.00; 1000/2005, 2250 Road and Bridge: Crack filling $20,000.00; 1000/2005, 3065 11th Ave loan for 3rd Ave $44,900.00; 3064, 2400 5th St Proj. to pay SR to School $12,474.55; No Transfer, 2010 Municipal Hwy-NOT NEEDED $17,050.00; 1000/2005, 6130 Water Tower Maintenance $5,000.00; 1000/2005, 6110 Future Water Equipment $20,000.00; 6010, 6060 Water Building $50,000.00; 1000/2005, 6060 Water Building Fund $30,000.00; 6010, 6060 Additional Water Bldg. Fund $20,000.00; 1000/2005, 6111 Future Back Hoe $10,000.00; 3067, 6060 8th Ave Savings to Water Bldg. $148,968.19; 6010, 6112 Pump Fund Replacement $20,000.00; 1000/2005, 6121 Sewer Machine $7,000.00; 1000/2005, 6120 Sewer Future Equipment $10,000.00; 6020, 6220 Additional Sewer Bldg. $15,000.00; 6040, 6230 SUR to Sewer Escrow $55,000.00; 6020, 6220 Sewer Building $10,000.00; 1000, 4050 Shop Payment $111,000.00; 1000/2005, 3051 City Improvement Fund $85,600.00; 1000, 3090 City Maintenance Fund $10,000.00; 1000/2005, 3052 Extension for New Develop $20,000.00; 6080-540, 6085 Garbage Equipment Fund $27,000.00; 1000-421500132, 3035 Police Capitol $2,579.02. Transfers that come out of funds listed as 1000/2005 were originally supposed to come out of fund 2005, but when the state changed funds from oil and gas infrastructure to oil and gas production the funds went into fund 1000. The budget was set for funds to come out of fund 2005 instead of fund 1000. Motion by Whitney, second by West to authorize Allen to pay the bills coming into the end of the year and vouchers will be presented to the board in January. RCV= all aye, MC. Motion by West, second by Whitney to approve the bills as presented, 12/2/14 minutes, 2014 November judges report and November 2014 financials. RCV= all aye, MC. Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 pm. RCV= all aye, MC. Peggy Allen, Financial Auditor Lyn James, President PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER FEBRUARY 6, 2015 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER: The Scranton City Council met Monday, December 8th, 2014, at Scranton City Hall. Mayor Robb Pierce called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. In attendance were Aldermen: Sheila Ness, Brent Sanford, EllDean Maychrzak; PWS: Tony Dillon; Auditor: Kari Ruggles. READING OF THE MINUTES: Sheila Ness made a motion to approve the revised November minutes, Brent Sanford second, roll call vote, MC. AGENDA APPROVAL: Brent Sanford made a motion to approve the agenda for December, Sheila Ness second, roll call vote, MC.

ATTENTION HUNTERS

2015 SPRING WILD TURKEY HU UNTING PROCLAMATION SUMMARY

The North Dakota Game & Fish Department announces the following summary of regulations and changes for the 2015 Spring Wild Turkey hunting season. • Licenses will be issued by a weighted lottery procedure. Applications are available from county auditors, license vendors, and the Department. Only residents may apply. The deadline for submitting applications to the Department's Bismarck of¿ce is February 11, 2015. • The season will run from April 11 through May 17, 2015. • The season bag limit will be one bearded or male wild turkey. • Turkeys may be legally taken with shotguns, muzzleloading long guns, muzzleloading pistols, certain handguns, and bow and arrow.

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QUICK - CONVENIENT - EASY You can apply for your spring turkey license — 24 hours a By Phone day — 7 days a week, making Simply call toll free Via the Internet sure your application is in 1-800-406-6409 Visit our website at before the deadline. Besides license fee, a $4.00 gf.nd.gov Visa, Discover and service charge for each Regular license fees apply with applicant will be added. MasterCard accepted. no service charge added.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES FROM LAST YEAR • Total licenses available decreased to 5,816 (down 65). • After the initial lottery, remaining licenses will be issued as prescribed by the Director which may allow individuals to obtain one additional license in select units. • Unit 21 will remain closed to spring turkey hunting in 2015.

Lottery results may be obtained by visiting our website at gf.nd.gov A complete 2015 spring turkey hunting proclamation is available from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, 100 North Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501-5095. (701) 328-6300.

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FINANCIAL REPORTS: EllDean Maychrzak made a motion to approve the financial reports for December 7th, 2014 with a balance for the city of $1,049,586.65 & the Parkboard General Fund of $13,676.71 & Improvement Fund of $1,047.57, Brent Sanford second, roll call vote, MC. Sheila Ness made a motion to move $15,000.00 from the General Fund to the Sewer Fund & $1,000.00 from the General Fund to the Construction Fund, Brent Sanford second, roll call vote, MC. BILLS PRESENTED: EllDean Maychrzak made a motion to pay all bills presented for November except Brosz Engineering, Sheila Ness second, roll call vote, MC. AUDITORS REPORT: The Scranton School gave the City $1,000.00 for snow removal expenses. The city has been making a special effort to remove snow from the school property & Mr. Pretzer appreciates it. PARKBOARD: No activity with the parkboard at this time. PWS REPORT: Tony recommended that the dump be open by appointment only in the winter and the council was in agreement. Tony has been learning all aspects of the city job & doing very well. POLICE REPORT: No report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Donny Young will be fully retired from the city as of December 31st, 2014. The TIF project has been halted for the winter months. Gary Brennan from Brosz Engineering will be asked to attend the next council meeting. NEW BUSINESS: The city has received notifications that the water rates from Southwest Water Authority will be raised & the garbage rates from The City of Bowman will also be going up as of January 1st, 2015. It was the decision of the board that we would not increase our rates to our residents at this time. Although the city will not have a police officer on duty at all times to enforce pet ordinances, Tony or the city council members can remind residents of the ordinances. ADJOURN: EllDean Maychrzak made a motion to adjourn at 8:00 pm, Sheila Ness second, roll call vote, MC. The next city council meeting is scheduled for January 12th, 2015. Respectfully Submitted, Kari Ruggles, City Auditor ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR NOVEMBER 2014 EFT IRS $15.30; EFT IRS $687.50; 6596 Kari Ruggles $1,219.02; 6597 Donny Young $3,612.67; 6598 NDPERSRetirement $732.63; 6599 Don Young $20.00; 6600 Robb Pierce $274.77; 6601 Charity Fries Family $35.00; 6602 Southwest Water $2,641.07; 6603 Ohnstad Twichell, PC $2,945.60; 6604 Country Media $28.20; 6605 Randys Welding $1,557.91; 6606 Flower Nook $42.50; 6607 Bowman County $300,000.00; 6608 Productivity Plus Account $136.77; 6609 MDU $1,447.25; 6611 Roseanna Young $92.35; 6612 Parkboard $229.46; 6613 NDPERS-Retirement $732.63; 6614 ND Rural Water Assoc. $260.00; 6615 Fargo Water $73.65; 6616 Consolidated Telcom $102.31; 6617 City of Bowman $4,327.00; 6618 Tony Dillon $3,060.25; 6619 Scranton Equity $555.00; 6620 Petty Cash $68.38; 6621 Scranton Equity $3,467.19

NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD TO ADOPT AND AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES relating to technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material TAKE NOTICE that the

North Dakota Department of Health

will extend the public comment period for proposed new and amended rules under N.D. Admin. Code Chapter 33-10-23, Regulation And Licensing Of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material, and N.D. Admin. Code Article 33-20, Solid Waste Management And Land Protection.

The purpose of the proposed rules is to implement regulations to properly manage Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (TENORM), including registration of generators and transporters, tracking of waste, reporting, and landll disposal. The proposed rules are not expected to have an impact on the regulated community in excess of $50,000. The proposed rules may be reviewed at the ofce of the North Dakota Department of Health, Environmental Health Section, 918 East Divide Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501. A copy of the proposed rules may be requested by writing the above address, emailing to sradig@nd.gov, or calling 701-328-5150. The proposed rules and additional related information are also available on the Department of Health website at www.ndhealth.gov/EHS/TENORM. Written comments on the proposed rules sent to the above address, email or telephone number and received by March 2, 2015 will be fully considered. Dated this 26th day of January, 2015. Scott A. Radig, Director Division of Waste Management North Dakota Department of Health

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Photo by Jason Waskiewicz | For the Pioneer

The Bowman County Varsity Boys Basketball team celebrated an important victory at its Jan. 30 home game against Beach High School. The boys sunk about 46 percent of their attempted throws, compared to only 26 percent by Beach. Dylan Scott (5) made the won points during the game, with 17. The Bulldogs took the action into overtime and scored a three-point basket to win the game. Tristen Peterson (above) of Bowman captured 4 points during the game, with 4 rebounds and 4 defensive rebounds.

SCOREBOARD ■■ Bowman County High School Varsity Boy's Basketball

(Feb. 3) Bowman County - 39 Dickinson Trinity - 88 (Jan. 30) Bowman County - 63 Beach - 60

■■ Bowman County High School Junior Varsity Boy's Basketball

(Feb. 3) Bowman County - 25 Dickinson Trinity - 63

■■ Bowman County High School Freshman Boy's Basketball

(Feb. 3) Bowman County - 23 Dickinson Trinity - 70

■■ Bowman County High School Varsity Girls Basketball

Photos by Jason Waskiewicz | For the Pioneer

(Jan. 31) Bowman County - 34 Watford City - 67

Haley Phelps (left) of Bowman takes a shot against blocking from her Watford City opponents during the Jan. 31 Bowman County High School Varsity Girl's Basketball game against the Watford City Wolves. The lady Bulldogs were defeated by the Wolves, 34-67.

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SCRANTON-HETTINGER BOY'S BASKETBALL

Nighthawks down Raiders on the court By Sheldon Christenson For the Pioneer

Matthew Carlson of Bowman goes for a pin.

Photo by Sarah Martian | For the Pioneer

WRESTLING

4 Bowman wrestlers place at East-West Tournament By Sarah Martian For the Pioneer

The Bowman County wrestlers attended the East- West Wrestling Tournament at New Salem this past weekend. Twenty-three teams from across the state were there to compete. This tournament gives wrestlers the opportunity to meet up ws, with wrestlers they have ame. not competed against yet this season, which will help with the rankings for the state tournament. Bowman County finished 13th as a team with four wrestlers placing. 3rd Place Mathew Carlson and Troy Steele, 7th Place Alex Madrigal and 8th Place Sterling Lee. First round of wrestling for the Bulldogs were pig tail rounds due to the large number of wrestlers. 113# DJ Martian pinned Derek Faul (Harvey) in 4:39. 145# Brayden Jorgensen lost to Coleton Jore (WC) in a tech fall 16-0. 152# Lane Jeffers fell to Tucker Cain (Hillsboro) in 5:26. Second round of pig tails. 145# Brayden Jorgensen pinned Trystin Horning (Northern Lights) in 1:52. 152# Lane Jeffers won over Jacob Ruden (DL-B) in a 7-3 decision. Round one of wrestling 106# Alex Madrigal pinned Lyle Lunday (Northern Lights) in 1:09. 113# DJ Martian fell to Ethan Elijah (Lisbon) in :47. 120# Clay Mattern over Branden Burtch in an 8-7 deci-

sion. 126# Cole Schmalz fell to Aaron Sandy (Bishop Ryan) in :23. 132# Tyler Longland over Dylan Grove (Rugby) in a Tech Fall 15-0. 138# Mathew Carlson pinned Ben Dailey (Hettinger) in 1:30. 160# Troy Steele pinned Thomas Leintz (Beulah) in :40. 170# Sterling Lee won by a 9-3 decision over Bennie Mygland (Rugby). 182# Beau Jeffers fell to Ethan Morin (Rugby) in 1:59. 285# Jason Schade lost to Denzel Sanders (Beulah) in an 8-2 decision. Quarterfinal Round: 106# Alex Madrigal lost to Garrett Jangula (Napoleon) in a 9-7 decision in overtime. 120# Clay Mattern lost to Mathew Neumiller (Carrington) in an 18-5 major decision. 132# Tyler Longland lost to Bryce Carr (Carrington) in a 13-1 major decision. 138# Mathew Carlson lost to Kaeden Jaeger (Rugby) in a 16-14 decision in overtime. 160# Troy Steele pinned Thomas Leintz in :40. 170# Sterling Lee lost to Brayden Kuntz (South Border) in a tech fall 17-2. Consolation Round 1: DJ Martian lost to Brandon Snyder (B-H) in 1:50. 126# Cole Schmalz lost to Zach Broadwell (Carrington) in a major decision 19-5. 145# Brayden Jorgensen lost to Logan Lachowitzer (Hett) in a 10-3 decision. 152# Lane Jeffers lost to Damian Eslinger (B-H) in 6-4 decision. 182# Beau Jeffers lost to Damon Smith (LaMoure) in a major decision 8-0. 285# Ja-

son Schade pinned Bronson Flynn (NT) in 2:44. Consolation Round 2: 120# Clay Mattern lost to Jon Brummun (Oakes) in a 5-3 decision. 132# Tyler Longland lost to Brandon Henn (Hillsboro) in a 6-3 decision. 138# Mathew Carlson pinned Cole Zablontney (Harvey) in 3:24. 170# Sterling Lee pinned Issac Anderson (Hett) in 4:39. 285# Jason Schade lost to Garrett Hoelscher (Stanley) in a close 4-3 decision. Semifinals: 160# Troy Steele lost to Jonathon Grunefelder (Napoleon) in a close 3-2 decision. Consolation Round 3: 106# Alex Madrigal lost in triple overtime to Chauncey Dittus (NS) in a 6-4 decision. 138# Mathew Carlson over Jonathan Thomas (Velva) in a 6-5 decision. 170# Sterling Lee lsot to Alex Giese (Ken) in a 7-1 decision. Consolation Semis: 138# Mathew Carlson pinned Dalton Reinke (Lisbon) in 2:35. 160# Troy Steele pinned Ryan Gailfus (Northern Lights) in 1:23. 8th Place:170# Sterling Lee lost to Kobe Murphy (SR) in overtime in a 1-3 decision 7th Place: 106# Alex Madrigal won in a major decision 9-1 over Riley Zachmeier (Rugby) 3rd Place: 138# Mathew Carlson won over Kaden Wolsky (Carrington) in a 6-5 decision. 160# Troy Steele pinned Corbin Manley (BR) in 4:02.

Richardton-Taylor (RT) came to town on Jan. 30 with a Region 7 record of 3-2 and an overall record of 8-5. They also just suffered a 70-50 loss to Trinity the night before. Outcomes didn’t improve as Hettinger-Scranton not only defeated their varsity team but also handed their C team and junior varsity (JV) team with defeats. Balanced scoring by the Nighthawks led to a 36-28 win in the C game. Carson Schalesky led the way with nine, Jayden Hendricks with seven and Jaxon Mellmer added six. My record had Jacob Dix leading in the board work with five rebounds and also scoring four points. The junior varsity teams were next and the lead went back and forth in the first half with the Raiders holding on to a 22-20 lead at half time. The Nighthawks took charge in the second half,

outscoring the Richardton-Taylor JV team 17-6 in the third quarter, and 16-2 in the fourth for a 53-30 win. Schalesky also led this game in scoring, along with Thomas Maychrzak, each with 12. Sam Kludt pitched in with nine and Tate Resner had seven. I had Jordan Hill with nine rebounds, Kludt with six and Jordan Dilse with five. Maychrzak got the ball rolling in the third quarter with three 3-pointers. The varsity game had a similar modus operandi (MO) as the Nighthawks only held a 30-28 advantage at half time after opening up with 17-11 lead to end the first quarter. After only hitting one 3-pointer in the first half, Haden Sadowsky nailed four in the second half to finish the game with a leading point total of 23. Brandon Pierce contributed 15 counters as well as seven rebounds. Damon Mellmer also had a well rounded game with nine points and five rebounds. Abe Axtmann paced the Raiders with 14 points.

GAME AND FISH NEWS ■■ Midwinter Waterfowl Survey

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual midwinter waterfowl survey in early January indicated 145,200 birds were in the state. Mike Szymanski, migratory game bird biologist, said an estimated 87,700 Canada geese were observed on the Missouri River, and another 30,600 were scattered on Nelson Lake. Lake Sakakawea, declared iced-over on Jan. 6, had no geese on the lake itself. Szymanski said after summarizing the numbers, 118,500 Canada geese and 26,500 mallards were tallied statewide. “Conditions leading up to this year’s survey were highly variable, but lower than average snow conditions resulted in more birds in the state compared to the past couple winters,” Szymanski said. Harsh conditions in

mid-November pushed many geese through the Missouri River System, Szymanski said, and essentially all other waters in the state, with the exception of a few places with fast-moving or warm water, were frozen at the time. “However, moderate conditions in much of December allowed for ideal wintering conditions along the Missouri River,” Szymanski added. “The lack of snow cover was important for allowing birds to feed without too much trouble. Aside from a few brief periods of inclement weather, wintering conditions in areas with open water have been ideal for waterfowl.”

■■ Register to Darkhouse Spearfish

All individuals who participate in darkhouse spearfishing are reminded to register with the North Dakota Game and Fish Depart-

ment prior to participating. Fisheries chief Greg Power said perfect conditions have led to record participation this winter. “Our pike population is at levels never seen before, and mild weather conditions coupled with very little snow have led to unlimited lake access,” Power said. With interest at an all-time high, Power said the department is receiving inquiries on who needs to register. “The simple answer is everyone,” he added. “It doesn’t matter what age you are, if you participate you need to register.” Free registration is available at the department’s website, gf.nd. gov, or through any Game and Fish Department office. North Dakota’s darkhouse spearfishing season closes March 15. Legal fish are northern pike and nongame species.

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It's no North Dakota: How east coast's anticipated blizzard played out By Cole Benz

For the Pioneer cbenz@countrymedia.net AccuWeather reports as it became obvious on Saturday that a major blizzard was going to hit the Northeast, the track and size of the storm became critical as to which areas would be hit the hardest. The Blizzard of 2015 has hit with all its fury in central and eastern Long Island to southern and eastern New England. The storm that started off as a moisture-starved Alberta Clipper has caused major disruptions. Much of Long Island and southern and eastern New England was buried under 12-24 inches of snow. Localized snowfall amounts approached 3 feet in New England. This storm brought the greatest snowfall on record to Worcester, Massa-

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for Boston. The greatest single-storm snowfall was during Feb. 17-18, 2003, when 27.6 inches fell. So, what caused the storm to drop less snow along the I-95 corridor in the mid-Atlantic from Philadelphia to New York City? According to AccuWeather.com Chief Meteorologist Elliot Abrams, "The storm was more

compact than we thought it would get. As a result,

the back edge of the heavy snow and strong winds were farther to the east." Once the storm hit the Atlantic Ocean on Monday, it began to strengthen tremendously and move steadily northeastward, rather than stall. The storm also began to track a few dozen miles farther east than speculated on Sunday. Because of the storm's compact size, relatively speaking, the heavy wet snow was limited to extreme southeastern New England. "Dry, powdery snow

and moderate wind have spared the New York City area to central New England massive power outages," Abrams said. "However, the snow has been wet and clinging, combined with high winds, in southeastern Massachusetts and has caused numerous power outages." Storm surge flooding and pounding waves caused major flooding and considerable property damage along the seacoast in Massachusetts. Offshore waves reached 30 feet during the storm.

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