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Vehicle crashes into Kum & Go gas pump

Truck with trailer destroys pump; causes $10K damage

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net A pick-up truck hauling a gooseneck flatbed trailer crashed into a fuel pump at a Bowman gas station the afternoon of March 6 resulting in destruction of the pump.

The City of Bowman Po-

lice Department was notified via central dispatch after Suzi Eldringhoff, general manager of Kum & Go, contacted 911 around 2 p.m. after the vehicle collided into an unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel pump at the north part of the gas station’s lot.

No injuries were reported.

Eldringhoff, who wit-

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nessed the incident, told the Pioneer she was not able to comment on the incident due to corporate policy.

According to Police Chief Chuck Headley, the truck and trailer made too sharp a turn as it headed north from the pumps after it was fueled. The vehicle struck the pump, lifted it slightly from the ground and its fuel hoses were torn off. A nearby guardrail was also completely bent. The pump was subsequently roped off by cau-

The city of Bowman is working on a project to install new and rehabilitate older, deteriorated sidewalks along the north side of 1st Street SW, stretching from 3rd Avenue SE to the front of Roosevelt Elementary on 7th Avenue.

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tion tape and was not able to be used by customers.

The truck, a Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty, had a logo for Regent Power and Compression on its driver’s-side door. Regent Power and Compression is a service and supplier for oil and gas, power generation and drilling industries, according to the company’s website. They are based in Commerce City, Colo.

Headley said the driver,

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No cop for Scranton City says it will not try to fill vacant law enforcement position

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CITY TO GET NEW, FIXED SIDEWALKS

Commission moves forward with Safe Routes to Schools project

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net A mix of new and upgraded sidewalk will stretch continuously along 1st Street SW in Bowman from 3rd Avenue SE up to the front of Roosevelt Elementary once the city finishes its current Safe Routes to Schools project.

Bowman City Commission President Lyn James said she is hopeful

that the project will be completed ahead of the next school season in August though the start date of the bidding process is uncertain.

The estimated $318,000 sidewalk project was initiated by the city of Bowman with a goal to promote safety, health and wellness in the community. It involves installing new sidewalk and replacing areas along the north side of 1st Street SW that have either deteriorated or that are not approved by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Once the proj-

ect is completed, the entire stretch of sidewalk will be accessible by wheelchairs.

The project is made possible by the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to Schools program, which has enabled communities around North Dakota to receive grants annually to improve crucial paths that students would walk to school.

“A fully paved sidewalk from Roo-

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It’s good news for criminals, but not so much for Scranton residents.

After its only police officer retired at the end of last year, the city of Scranton began its search for a new law enforcement official, only to come up short.

Donny Young, who served as a part-time city public works person and police officer for Scranton, left the city with no viable source of law enforcement upon his retirement, a position for which the city is no longer looking to fill.

“There’s too much competition,” according to Kari Ruggles, Scranton city auditor.

It was the decision of the Scranton City Council earlier this year to end the search for Young’s replacement after it discovered the immense need for law enforcement officers elsewhere around the state. Scranton, a city of about 300 people, could also not financially support a full-time police officer, according to Ruggles.

Tony Dillon of Scranton filled Young’s spot, but only in the capacity of public works; he does no policing.

But, according to Ruggles, there’s only an “occasional” need for policing within the city.

Scranton Mayor Robb Pierce discussed the situation with the Bowman County Sheriff’s Department last month. Pierce asked if it was possible for deputies to patrol Scranton more whenever they’re in the area.

The city does maintain two speed limit radar signs at the north and south ends of town, which Ruggles said serves as a reminder how fast people are travelling. Otherwise, the city does not have a big crime rate, she added.

The city has two alcohol-serving establishments, the Main Bar and Buffalo Creek Saloon, but Ruggles didn’t identify those places

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NEWS BRIEFS

Extra DUI patrols will occur this month In the month when colleges go on spring break, beer goes green and both the calendar and the clock show signs of daylight—perhaps it’s no surprise there’s a buzz in the air. The message from law enforcement is to eliminate one buzz and that’s if you plan to drive after drinking. Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving, and city, county, and state patrols will be out in full force to find and arrest impaired drivers during the month of March, and especially during the period between March 13 to 18, around St. Patrick's Day. Last year, during this same time period, North Dakota saw two fatal crashes and 17 alcohol-related crashes.

Law enforcement agencies show St. Patrick’s Day is a high-risk period for crashes involving alcohol. More than half (55 percent) of drivers in crashes that killed people in the U.S. between midnight and 5:59 a.m. on March 18, 2013, had a BAC of .08 or higher.

“We’re asking you not to risk a DUI, but we’re also urging the public to help prevent alcohol-related deaths—they don’t have to happen,” said Lt. Tom Iverson, safety education officer for the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

Law enforcement agencies and the North Dakota Department of Transportation advise motorists to take care coming home from their St. Patrick’s Day festivities and keep these safety tips in mind: -If you will be drinking, plan ahead for a sober driver or a safe alternative such as staying overnight; -Keep your friends and family from driving impaired; take their keys or offer to be their designated driver and offer them a safe ride home.

-Support law enforcement by calling 9-1-1 to report an impaired driver. You could save a life.

Seasonal load restrictions effect some state highways Seasonal load restriction will be placed on some North Dakota state highways on Tuesday, March 10.

Seasonal load restrictions will be placed on North Dakota state highways this spring. The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) normally places load restrictions on some state highways from March to May, depending on weather.

Motorists are encouraged to check the load restriction map daily as restrictions may change quickly due to weather.

The 2015 load restriction map is located on the Internet and can be viewed at http://www.dot.nd.gov/ travel-info/.

To view the proposed Load Restriction Map, select Load Restrictions (Proposed) box on the left hand legend of the map. The highways with restricted legal load limits (solid green on the color map), as well as all other restricted highways, will require ton-mile fees when non-reducible loads exceed restricted weight limits. If you have any questions, please contact Jaci Two Bears at 701-328-2545 or by email at jtwobears@nd.gov Seasonal load restriction information is available by calling 511 or by going to http://www.dot.nd.gov/ roadreport/loadlimit/loadlimitinfo.asp where you can subscribe to load restriction email updates. Load restriction information can also be found on the NDDOT Travel Information Map at http://www.dot. nd.gov/travel-info/

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County outlines details for $1.8M Buffalo Springs road project

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Safety was the priority for county commissioners as they detailed a plan last week to update the existing Buffalo Springs road west of Scranton.

A plan was outlined March 3 to several landowners with property abutting 137th Avenue during the Bowman County Board of Commissioners regular meeting.

Commission President Rick Braaten said the plan consists of regrading a portion of the road that winds north about six miles from its intersection with Highway 12. The plan also called for widening of the road and raising its height in spots where water frequently runs over.

“Safety is the biggest concern for doing the project,” Braaten said.

Braaten indicated that safety concerns existed regarding the road being too narrow for increased truck traffic, larger farm machinery driving on the road and the low areas that collect water.

The projected cost of the road project is about $1.8 million, according to Braaten, and that would be paid for using oil and gas production tax money the county receives from the state.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent Neil Hofland, Bowman County Road Foreman Nathan Miller, and Gary Brennan, from Brosz Engineering, met with landowners that would be involved with the 137th Avenue project.

They were invited to voice any concerns or issues they had with the project.

One concern was raised regarding the speed limit increase at certain points in the road.

When a driver turns north onto 137th Avenue from Highway 12, they encounter a posted 50 mph speed limit. About a mile north on the road, there is a posted 25 mph speed limit. That is the only reduced speed limit sign on that portion of the road.

Discussion was held about adding “reduced speed ahead” signs and

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According to the county, the surface of 137th Avenue, as seen above, spanning six miles north from Highway 12, needs to be regraded for safety concerns. A project to regrade, widen and increase the height of the road was discussed by county commissioners and landowners March 3.

The cost of the project is estimated at $1.8 million. (Bottom) A 50 mph speed limit marker stands to the side of 137th Avenue near the street's intersection with Highway 12. creating a greater distance where the reduced speed area would be, according to Braaten. The current speed limit would remain the same on the remainder of the road.

There was related dis-

cussion on a past county road project to the north, where that road connected to 137th Avenue.

Landowners there were very appreciative with the improvements to that section of road and thanked

the commissioners for that, Braaten said.

The plan is to bid the project this spring pending all landowner easements are signed and received.

Then work would be completed this summer.

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a 23-year-old male, was on his way to the Williston area and stopped to get fuel in Bowman.

Eldringhoff immediately hit the emergency shut down breakers to the pump, cutting off their supply, though Headley indicated there was no spillage of gasoline.

Estimated cost of damages to the truck and trailer was around $1,000, according to Headley.

The approximate damage to the gasoline pumps could exceed $8,000 to $10,000, he added.

The gas pump is operated through suction and when it is hit at a relatively lower rate of speed, there is little risk for explosion.

Older models of pumps that used a pressurized system have a much higher tendency to explode on

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A Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty truck, hauling a long, gooseneck flatbed trailer, crashed into a gas pump March 6 at Kum & Go in Bowman. No injuries were reported and there was no spillage of gasoline, but the City of Bowman Police Department indicated the estimate cost of damage to the pumps was about $8,000 to $10,000.

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Scranton eyes work on roads, sewer “For Scranton to get a million dollars, we just think it’s fantastic. It’s a real, super bonus,” said Kari Ruggles, Scranton city auditor.

Scranton received the surge funds last week — a total of $1,150,761.90 — and its city council discussed on Monday what projects it would like to see completed using the funds.

“It’s all happened so fast that we have a few things in mind, but we’re not going to be in a big

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as a problem.

Jim Sabe, owner of Buffalo Creek Saloon, works closely with the city, according to Ruggles. Sabe has taken measures to keep the music from his building turned down whenever possible and to make sure it’s closed when asked.

“Right now it’s not causing a problem,” Ruggles said.

As for the occasional fights that break out at Buffalo Creek, “there’s nothing we can do to prevent” them.

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The Office of the State Treasurer announced March 6 that all the “surge” funds for the cities and townships were dispersed.

In addition to the city of Bowman receiving over $6 million, the cities of Scranton, Rhame and the county received their own shares of the $1.1 billion total fund. The county will receive almost $12.5 million while the city of Scranton received about $1.2 million and the city of Rhame received about $700,000.

City of Bowman officials discussed well ahead of the bill’s passage ways in which they would utilize the one-time funds, made possible as the state legislature passed Senate Bill 2103 known as the “surge” bill.

Scranton, Rhame and the county followed suit shortly after.

While initial amounts that the cities and counties were said to expect changed as the bill was further discussed in the legislature, the final numbers weren’t too far off.

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The Bowman County Board of Commissioners has made plans to widen and resurface a key road that stretches 14 miles from the south of Rhame to the south of Marmarth, as marked in red on the map, using its $12.5 million share of the surge funds. That stretch of road, highlighted in the map above, is an important connector road for oil and gas traffic. Graphic by Bryce Martin | Pioneer

hurry,” Ruggles said. The bill gives cities until 2016 to finish their projects using the stimulus and then report back to the state which projects they used the funds.

Ruggles said it could be more than one project or the city might spend all the money on one largescale project.

Requirements set forth by the bill require oil-producing cities and counties use the funds for infrastructural needs stemming from the increased oil production in the western part of the state.

Scranton wants to do some work on its streets, some of which Ruggles said are deteriorating.

Engineers from Advanced Engineering of Bismarck encouraged the Scranton City Council during its regular meeting March 9 that if they plan to work on Scranton’s streets, they should also consider working on water and sewer lines.

“If you have oil impact with people moving into your community, they need sewer,” Ruggles said flatly.

Repairing streets will be a priority though costs for such work can be exorbitant, far beyond the allocated surge funds.

“We couldn’t do all of them with a million dollars, we can’t even do a

whole street with a million dollars, so our million dollars isn’t going to go near as far as it needs to,” she added.

The engineers also gave the council other ideas for projects, including work on its lift station.

“We may not see a lot of growth, but we don’t have any empty houses,” Ruggles said.

No homes are presently available for rent in Scranton, according to Ruggles, which is not typical for the small town, but is spurred by western North Dakota’s rampant oil production.

Ruggles indicated that several people that work in the oil industry have taken up residence in Scranton and have even added homes in the city’s North Butte Addition.

“We are impacted but not dramatically like a lot of communities,” she said.

and … it was two people from the area (fighting) and other people immediately got involved and pulled it apart,” Ruggles explained.

It would ultimately be other patrons that would ensure nothing “bad happens,” she said. “They don’t want to get involved in a fight so they usually just break it up.”

Until it becomes an issue, Ruggles said Scranton would remain without a police officer but the city hasn’t had one for two months and it hasn’t been an issue.

Though, Ruggles identified a specific issue within the city that does require some type of law enforce-

ment: loose cats and dogs.

“We may miss policing because we don’t have someone to take care of those issues,” she said.

If residents were more responsible with their pets it wouldn’t be an issue, Ruggles said. She indicated that the city receives several complaints each month regarding other people’s pets trespassing, barking or being a general nuisance.

With Young, however, nuisance animals remained a “complicated” problem.

Ruggles said the only way it could be resolved would be for certain residents to take better care of their pets.

Rhame works on surge fund project list The city of Rhame received a total of $692,095.24 from the surge fund.

The Rhame City Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting at 7 p.m.

March 16 for further discussion regarding its plans for using the surge fund surplus.

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South Dakota Border Margie Russ said late last year that the city was working with Brosz Engineering to prepare a comprehensive plan of infrastructural needs that could be funded once the surge bill passed.

Jon Brosz of Brosz Engineering presented those projects to the council during its regular meeting Monday and the council opted to postpone finalizing any plans until its special meeting.

Several phone messages were left by the Pioneer with Rhame Mayor Jeremiah Erickson. He was unable to be reached for explanation on any details of the proposed projects by the time this story went to print.

County makes big plans for surge funds While Scranton, Rhame and Bowman each received their cut of the surge fund, the stipulations surrounding oilimpacted counties made their allocations different.

The county surge funds will be allocated through the North Dakota Department of Transportation and the projects they use the funds for need to be first approved by the

NDDOT. “The oil-producing amounts for the counties and then the non-oil producing amounts for the counties, those dollars have some requirements on there so it’s a request process that they have to go through the NDDOT to get those funds,” Ryan Skor, director of finance for the North Dakota Office of the State Treasurer, told the Pioneer on Monday.

Those funds have yet to be distributed as NDDOT is working on that process, Skor added.

Bowman County Commissioners have a lot to discuss regarding what projects they want to see completed as the county received the most surge funds for southwest North Dakota, totaling $12,475,403.

Rick Braaten, chairman of the Bowman County Board of Commissioners, told the Pioneer last week that the money allocated for the county would primarily be used for road improvement projects.

The county has planned to widen and resurface a 14-mile stretch of road beginning about six miles south of Rhame. The road project starts at the intersection of 158th Avenue

and 88th Street and goes straight west, curving some at the Little Missouri River crossing, according to Braaten. It was a large concern for the county as that roadway is a major connector road for oil and gas traffic from south of Rhame to south of Marmarth.

The surge funds for the project can be spent on preliminary engineering, construction engineering and construction, but not on routine maintenance, as dictated by the NDDOT. Another requirement by the NDDOT is that all construction or reconstruction work, when completed, must have a posted legal load limit of 105,500 pounds all year long, Braaten said.

After the project is bid and the contract has been awarded, the county may then request the surge money, up to the $12.5 million. The NDDOT will reimburse the county, up to the contract amount, if the contract is less than $12.5 million.

Braaten said the county wasn’t certain on the cost of the project and would have to wait until bids come in.

Any funds remaining after the project is completed have to be returned to the NDDOT for redistribution. If costs of the project goes over $12.5 million, the county can request additional money if it is available.

Of the $298 million distributed to the state’s cities and townships under SB 2103, $100 million was allocated to cities in oil-producing counties based on population, $16 million was allocated to non-oil producing counties for the benefit of townships, and $10 million for Bakken boundary cities. A total of $172 million was reserved for hub cities — $64 million for Williston, $44 million for Dickinson, and $32 million for Minot and Watford City.

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(Left) Members of the Live Wire 4H group make banana bread in jelly jars for Bake and Take. They later delivered them. (Right) The Live Wire 4H group poses for a group photo.

Live Wire 4H group issues montly status update The Live Wire 4H group met March 8 for its monthly meeting. Kylee Hendrickson called the meeting to order. Kaylee Kinsey led the American pledge and Abi Bartholomay led the 4H pledge. Amy Jeffers read the secretary’s report

from February and Beau Jeffers read the Treasurer’s Report. Wendy Bartholomay reported all money was in from Christmas wreath sales. Old business discussed was add/drop project deadline and steer weigh-ins were March 1.

Our club has 10 steers going to the fair. New business discussed was how many meetings all the

members have been to, to make the six-meeting requirement. Also discussed was where to get lambs for fair and that the ownership deadline for lambs and pigs is May 1. We saved the date for the Bowman County Safety Day that will be held May 27 and other events in the newsletter were discussed also.

Members discussed what

to do at the next meetings.

Making clovers for animal pens at fair, an Easter egg hunt and planning an Ag Olympics for the fair were all brought up. The next meeting will be April 12 at the Bowman City Park with the Four Seasons as a weather back-up. The clubEide made banana bread in jelly jars for Bake and Take and delivered them.

Avenue SW. “It’s a good investment in the infrastructure of our community,” she said.

“Health and wellness seems to be at the forefront of a lot of conversation at all ages and safety, of course, is something that the city is always interested in.”

James said the project promotes safety, as people will be able to walk on a solid path instead of walking on the street. It also could promote more outdoor exercise, as James said more people might want to become active if the city creates a “pleasant” place for walking.

A large-scale sidewalk project is not typical for the city, which James said doesn’t create sidewalks unless there is grant funding available.

The city of Bowman is responsible for $71,000 of the project’s total cost. The county agreed to match those funds with $71,000 and the NDDOT will cover the remainder of the cost, which is estimated to total $318,000. If the bids come in over that figure, the city would be responsible for additional funding, according to James.

The project connects the east and west side of the city with approximately

three quarters of a mile of a single sidewalk along 1st Street. The portion of sidewalk from 3rd Avenue SE to Highway 85 will be a combination of new and rehabbed sidewalks, according to James. The path leading from the corner of Main and 1st Streets is particularly deteriorated so that would be replaced.

Once you cross Highway 85 to the west, however, James said the work is “hit and miss,” with areas where there is no current sidewalk and others where the sidewalk is either in good shape or needs to be redone.

The sidewalks involved in the project are considered to be in right-of-way areas, which means pedestrians are legally allowed to cross those areas though they belong to another entity. The city, as James explained, is not necessarily responsible for building “everyone a sidewalk.”

Certain property owners will be affected during the construction process, though James said disturbances would be short lasting. The effect on landowners largely regards

their driveways. James said certain requirements established by the NDDOT must be met in those cases as it relates to driveways.

“Some people may want to say, ‘As long as you’re tearing out this much, I’ll pay to do this part,’” James said, in which case both projects could be completed simultaneously.

James explained, however, that the city would not replace people’s driveways in their entirety; the work done by the city would only extend the width of the sidewalk.

The homeowner would be responsible for the rest.

James did indicate that the city would work with homeowners if a certain “gentle” sloping of the driveway exists.

“That’s where we will meet with each of those homeowners,” James said.

The city will invite certain homeowners that reside along 1st Street SW to a regular meeting of the Bowman City Board of Commissioners on March 24 to outline the project and discuss any concerns.

By Kaylee Kinsey Live Wire Reporter Dakota Western Bank in Bowman recently presented the second installment of a $350,000, five-year sponsorship to Southwest Healthcare Services and the Sunrise Foundation. Ron Palczewski, left, president of Dakota Western Bank, presents a check to Becky Hansen, CEO of Southwest Healthcare Services. The donation is a contribution to Southwest Healthcare Services’ fundraising drive to fund its planned campus expansion in Bowman.

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sevelt … is a great idea,” said Tracy Lecoe, principal of Roosevelt Elementary.

“There are many students that travel to the rec center for a variety of activities and safety is always a concern. A concrete path that can be utilized by the students will make parents and children feel safer.”

James said, however, that it’s for more than just school students.

“It takes not only kids but citizens passed the post office, through the

business district, the movie theater, the park, the rec center and then the school system,” she said.

The city has used funds from the NDDOT’s school routes program in previous years to update other routes where larger amounts of students walk.

James said she is particularly proud of the current project because it provides a continuous ribbon of sidewalk from 3rd Avenue SE, all the way to Roosevelt Elementary on 7th

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OBITUARIES Virginia Roen, 82 Virginia Roen 82, of Spearfish passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the David M Dorsett Healthcare Center.

Arrangements are pending with Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Crematory Service of Spearfish.

Online condolences may be written at www.fidlerisburgfuneralchapels.com

Karen Eide, 66

Eide Karen Kay Eide, 66, Bismarck, N.D., passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home, Saturday, March 7, 2015, after her battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at DaWise Perry Funeral Services, Mandan with Pastor Craig Schweitzer officiating. Visitation was scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 10 at DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan. Visitation continued one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Karen was born Nov. 8, 1948, at Jamestown, to Harvey and Rosemary (Ulrich) Miller. She was raised and educated in the great plain states and graduated from Milbank High School in South Dakota. She attended college

and received a degree in accounting. On Aug. 31, 1984, she married Frank Eide in Bismarck. For many years Karen volunteered with the Robert E. Asker Scottish Rite Speech Therapy Center for Children, as well as the Shrine Circus.

Karen was blessed with a wonderful life full of richness and love. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to all who were blessed to have shared life with her.

She had a wonderful ability to face life biggest challenges with spirit, courage, determination, and a willingness to test her faith in God to get her through life’s obstacles. During her illness of ten years with cancer, she demonstrated great courage, a positive attitude, never ever saw herself as a victim.

She is survived by husband Frank Eide, Bismarck; step sons, Rick (Kathie) Eide, Bismarck, Riley Eide, Hazen, Randy Eide, Rapid City, S.D., Rory Eide, Montrose, Colo., and Mike Geiermann, Bismarck; step daughter, Heather (Greg) Cowan, St. Michael; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and three nieces, Jill, Stacy, and Taylor Miller; and two nephews, Brad and Tyler Miller.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents and

brothers, Gary and Jerald Miller.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to Scottish Rite Speech Therapy Center for Children.

Please sign her guestbook and share memories at www.dawiseperry.com.

Funeral arrangements are being made with DaWisePerry Funeral Services, Mandan.

Dustin Kromarek, 35 Dustin Daniel Kromarek, 35, went home to be with Jesus early Thursday morning, after dying of heart failure and complications of muscular dystrophy.

Dustin was born in Bowman on Sept. 20, 1979, went to school in Bowman until 1988, when he moved to Bismarck and attended Miller Elementary School, Simle Middle School and graduated from Century High School. He attended several colleges before graduating from the University of Mary.

Dusty had a rare disease called Friedreich’s ataxia, which slowly causes muscles to degenerate.

Although he could walk as a child, he slowly lost that ability. In recent years, he lost his vision, but that didn’t stop him from memorizing hundreds of lengthy scriptures (with

his parents’ help) and reciting them for people.

He would often ask if you wanted “a word,” and then give just the right Bible verse for their situation.

His older brother, David, was two years older than Dusty and had the same disease, and beat him to Heaven by six years. They would have wheelchair races and fights, once racing each other down the Hoover Avenue hill – once David missed his brake and ended up in the storm

Kromarek sewer grate, knocking a tooth out.

Three weeks ago, he went to the emergency room, and asked the nurse drawing his blood whether she’d like a Word, and as he quoted Psalm 1:37, a tear formed in the corner of her eye. By the time he was done quoting, she was sobbing tears of joy and said that was what she needed to hear.

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Terry L. (Foust) Tovar, born in 1958, passed away the evening of March 7 in Colorado. Originally from Ludlow, S.D., Terry graduated with the Bowman High School Class of 1976. Funeral services for Terry will be held March 14 in Wheat Ridge, Colo.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Margaret Foust.

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even though he lost his vision, he would play cards by memorizing the cards.

He is survived by his parents, Larry and Sharon, Bismarck; his sisters Daryla (Mark) Schreck, Wichita, Kan., Danel Smith, Colorado Springs, Colo., D’Ette Ruggles, Bismarck, Deena (Scott) Winter, Lincoln, Neb., and Doreen (Paul) Quist, Bismarck.

A time of worship, prayer and sharing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Solomon’s Rest, at 5th and Avenue C in Bismarck. The service will be livestreamed at www.solomonsrest.org. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at New Song Church, 3200 North 11th Street, Bismarck.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to his childhood friend’s mission, New Hope Uganda, www.newhopeuganda.org.

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him Sunday that his kidneys were shutting down and his body would follow, he immediately began instructing his parents to put 10 fifty-dollar bills in an envelope and give it to his oldest sister, Daryla, because it was her 50th birthday that day.

He made it clear he did NOT want to die on her birthday, and said, “I will be up and running by Thursday.” He was right; he passed away at 3 a.m.

Thursday.

He never missed an opportunity to bless someone and was very generous with his meager disability income, sometimes buying meals for strangers or tipping generously – including a $100 tip to a waitress, who cried and said she’d been having the worst day ever up until then.

At one point, he was sponsoring 10 Compassion International children and often he would anonymously send flowers to someone on their birthday or anniversary, with a scripture attached.

He had the Dutch Mill flower shop programmed into his phone, and would hit the number when he heard of someone hurting.

He would ask his mother to take him to street corners to evangelize in the middle of winter; sit in the middle of Wal-Mart reciting his scriptures and

The annual meeting will follow the dinner at approximately 1:00 PM. All members are encouraged to attend.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dakota Prairie Lutheran Parish: ■ Bowman Lutheran - Worship Worship Times a.m. - 9:30 a.m ■ Bowman9:30 Lutheran ■ Lebanon Lutheran of

■Amidon Lebanon- Lutheran a.m.

Worship 8- 11 a.m.

■■Bethany Lutheran - 9:30 am.

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

Worship 10:15- a.m.

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

Sunday, March 15 - 8 Swanson a.m., St. John’s Pastor Charles

Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Worship Wednesday, MarchLutheran 18 - 4:30 p.m., ■ Scranton Pre-Confirmation, Peace; 5 p.m., Pastor Mary Peterson After-school program, Peace; 5:30 701-275-6977 p.m., Lenten PeaceSt. Sunday, June Service, 22 - 8 a.m., Thursday, March 19 10 John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m.,a.m.

Peace Quilting Worship; 10:30 a.m., Special Friday, March 20 - Meeting, 8 p.m., AA,Peace Peace Congregational Church Friday, June 27 - 8 p.m., AA, Sunday, March 22Church - 8 a.m., St. John’s Peace Worship; a.m., Worship Sunday,9:30 June 29Peace - 8 a.m., St.

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Say Anything By Rob Port

If there was a theme to Senator Heidi Heitkamp’s 2012 campaign to the U.S. Senate it was the idea that she is a pragmatic leader who would help cut through obstruction in Washington D.C. to get things done.

On her still-active campaign website Heitkamp said there are “too many extreme politicians in Washington” who hold the country “hostage to advance their narrow political agenda.”

Heitkamp has postured herself as specifically against the Senate’s filibuster, pledging to reform it during her campaign and casting a vote to obliterate it for judicial appointees while a member of the Senate majority.

But all that happened back when Democrats controlled the Senate.

The Heidi Heitkamp who is a member of the Senate’s minority party feels much differently about the filibuster. She voted no fewer than five times to continue a filibuster of the Department of Homeland Security funding bill which Republicans wanted to use as a vehicle to block President Barack Obama’s executive order on illegal immigration.

To be clear about what North Dakota’s junior Senator was doing, the Senate had not been actually been voting on or even debating the DHS funding bills the House sent them.

Heitkamp was helping to ensure debate didn’t even begin on those bills.

This wasn’t a matter of the House sending the Senate poison pill legislation. Multiple Senate Democrats, including Heitkamp herself, have expressed opposition to President Obama’s executive order on immigration.

Rather, Heitkamp and her fellow Democrats were voting against even debating the House legislation.

Or, to borrow Heitkamp’s aforementioned words from her 2012 campaign, she was holding the House legislation “hostage to advance” her “narrow political agenda.”

Probably because Heitkamp and some other red state Democrats felt like they might actually have to vote for the legislation if it wasn’t filibustered.

In Washington D.C. that may be politics as usual, but in North Dakota we call that rank hypocrisy.

Again, let’s go back to Heitkamp was saying about this sort of thing

during her 2012 campaign.

“Heidi says it’s time to put country first, put politics aside and work together to cut government spending, balance the budget, create jobs and get our economy back on track—while protecting North Dakotans,” that 2012 campaign website reads.

“If you come up with the right ideas and you elect people willing to work across the aisle and not engage in partisanship, and if you elect people without seeing everything through ‘blue’ shades or ‘red’ shades, but with (a) clear vision, we can solve these problems,” Bismarck Tribune reporter Nick Smith quoted Heitkamp as saying in October 2012.

“The person we send to the United States Senate needs to represent North Dakota, not a political policy.” “[O]ur leaders in Washington today continue to play political games and get in partisan squabbles on getting the job done,” The Hill quoted Heitkamp as saying in a February 2012 article.

How can the candidate who said all those things be voting for one filibuster after another?

Nor is the immigration issue the only place where Heitkamp has deployed hypocritical political tactics. When legislation to authorize the Keystone XL pipeline introduced by her two North Dakota colleagues - Senator John Hoeven and Rep. Kevin Cramer - came to the Senate chamber Heitkamp again engaged in the politics of obstruction.

This despite her alleged support for the Keystone project.

Heitkamp proposed using the authorization of the Keystone pipeline as leverage for a hike in the federal minimum wage. “Her pitch was basically we should use Keystone as a chit to trade for other things,” a Senate aide, commenting on the condition of anonymity, told the Huffington Post which broke the story about Heitkamp’s plot.

Among the “other things” Heitkamp wanted to dump into the Keystone bill was a renewal of wind power subsidies which expired at the end of last year.

Whatever your opinion of the minimum wage, or the production tax credit for wind energy, those policies should be debated on their own merits not used as a way to sabotage legislation backed by the opposition party.

And certainly things like poison pill amendments and filibusters shouldn’t be the tactics of a Senator who campaigned against obstructionism and for getting things done.

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Hello, First I have to apologize for not having a column in most papers last week. I tried, I really did.

You see, I was sitting in the shade of a palm tree outside a small motel in the Florida Keys. Marathon Key to be exact. At the Ranch House Motel. Now, the motel is a small, older motel about a block off the ocean. It has nice clean rooms, reasonable rates, but, alas, no office center.

So I was sitting in a lawn chair, writing an article on Shirley’s Ipad.

An Ipad is a device that is not made for communicating. Especially if you have fat, heavy fingers. It turned out to be one of the greatest articles ever written. Until I went to delete a word at HAT TIPS is generously sponsored by the following businesses:

the end and hit “cancel” instead of delete. Damn!

I hate it when I do that!

After an hour of pecking at that thing with one finger.

We drove to Miami and checked into a much bigger motel. With a computer in the lobby!

There were 20 people in line to use the computer.

I went down by the pool and pecked at that Ipad with one finger. Just as I was about to end the second greatest story ever told, it locked up! Do you know how far a man can throw an Ipad when he is really frustrated?

I think I now know why Hemingway committed suicide. He had an Ipad to write novels on. But enough about that.

On the Sunday morning news there was a story about a new Off Broadway musical. Now, an off Broadway play takes place, you guess it, off Broadway. Shirley and I attended an off Broadway production yesterday. It was about as far off of Broadway as one can get. It was the SW Auto Supply 523-7540 Flowers & Cappuccino by Lasting Visions 523-3833

N.D. Outdoors By Doug Leier

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

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

While Game and Fish

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

As gas prices spiked the past five years I participated in many conversations about how anglers were still ice fishing, but some were limiting their trips. That is, until there was news of a consistent hot bite which would entice anglers to drive a little farther and a little more often.

community play that is produced annually in Harding County, South Dakota at the Bullock Hall.

Now, I’m not sure if you can google the Bullock Hall and get directions or not. We attend the plays most years so I know the road.

For us, you go west of Bowman to Rhame, turn south and continue past Table Mountain in South Dakota, turn west and just keep heading for the cement crossing on the Little Missouri.

Before you get to the river, you will come to the Bullock Hall. On the drive you will see more sheep than cattle, more cattle than people, a few rabbits, a few antelope, a little gumbo, and a lot of ranch country. You will wonder to yourself, “Who lives out here?

What do they do?”

But as you drive into the packed parking lot, it becomes clear. What do they do? They take care of themselves and they take care of each other. They put on one Dakota Community Bank 523-9000 Dale's Clothing 523-3620

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

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

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

of the most remarkable off Broadway plays in the country. Complete with an orchestra playing songs of the times. The actors and orchestra don’t get paid. Except by the smiles they bring to their friends and neighbors. The actors in this years play consisted of ranchers and wives.

Students, wrestlers, and volleyball players. There was an insurance saleswoman, construction workers, truckers, bank tellers, and a girl from South Africa. I don’t know how many hours they practice, but practice they do.

And for four nights, they sell out the Bullock Hall. That’s over six hundred people that find their way without Google Maps or a GPS! This production has been going on for several decades, and judging from the enthusiastic crowds, I’ll bet that as sure as the wind blows in Harding County, it will continue!

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

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

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

*This & That by Josephine Kaczmarek will continue in next week's edition.

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second order of business is that of a request from Mike Wolf to place a non-agricultural dwelling on agricultural property.

This conditional use application property is further described as NE ¼ Section 4, Township 129, Range 99. Dated at Bowman this 4th day of March, 2015.

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DOERR: Liquor License Ordinance: Doerr is part of a committee that formed at the direction of the commission to check into the need for changing the amount of liquor licenses issued by the city. Doerr gave a comparison on what other cities have for liquor ordinances so the commission could give her direction on whether or not the city would like to move forward on changing the liquor license ordinance.

Cheryl Ryan on Liquor License Ordinance: Ryan stated that she could not find in century code where it stated that we have the ability to set a certain number of licenses. She has only seen it limited by zoning.

The Government is supposed to be a guardian of a level playing field and is supposed to protect the consumer, not the business owners. Ryan needs direction on this ordinance soon because she needs to get the zoning code done. The commission wants her to visit with the Attorney Steve Wild.

A committee will be formed of Joe Cummins and Jamie Svihovec, Chuck Headley, Teran Doerr, Lyn James, and a couple of business owners (not alcohol related) will serve on the committee if the commission decides to move forward. Cheryl will go to legal and will report back at the next commission meeting.

If the commission decides to move forward, they will complete the formation of a committee.

JOE LIEGL Liquor License Request: Joe Liegl is the General Manager for Farmers Union Oil in Bowman and came to request a liquor license for Farmers Union Oil. Liegl stated that in light of the previous discussion about the ordinance change he is withdrawing his request for a liquor license pending the outcome of the committee.

OFFICER WYMAN Presentation: Officer Wyman provided a demonstration on the police departments new and old Tasers and the new body cams. Officer Wyman is now certified to give training on the new Tasers to other officers.

Motion by Whitney, second by West to approve the bills, 2/3/15 meeting minutes and January 2015 judges report. RCV= all aye, MC. Limesand and Whitney did not have time to review the January financials; therefore they will be on the next meeting agenda for approval.

Motion by West, second by Limesand to adjourn at 6:28 pm. RCV= all aye, MC. Lyn James, President ATTEST: Peggy Allen, Financial Auditor

the railroad to Hwy 12, waste water rehabilitation Main Lift Station Gravity Mains and Hospital Sewer Main and the new construction of a water system on 3rd Avenue NE. RCV= all aye, MC. After the bid letting of these three projects the city commission will further evaluate the list of projects.

Garbage Compaction: Whitney questioned whether the garbage compaction business will qualify for surge funds.

James stated it was considered at the time of making the list of projects and asked him to bring the information to the next city commission meeting so they can look into it further.

Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 am. RCV= all aye, MC. Lyn James, President ATTEST: Peggy Allen, Financial Auditor

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY BUCHHOLZ, AKA LARRY A. BUCHHOLZ, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MARCH 6, 13 & 20, 2015 STEVEN J. WILD, #04091 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112

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

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

Claims must either be presented to Jean Buchholz, personal representative of the estate, at 8406 Hwy 85 SW, Bowman, ND 58623, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 2nd day of March, 2015.

Jean Buchholz, Personal Representative 8406 Hwy 85 SW Bowman, ND 58623 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MARCH 13, 20 & 27, 2015 STEVEN J. WILD, #04091 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD L. BRENTRUP, AKA RONALD BRENTRUP, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned have been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Neil J. Brentrup, personal representative of the estate, at 635 Oak Street, Dickinson, ND 58601, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 5th day of March, 2015.

Neil J. Brentrup, Personal Representative 635 Oak Street Dickinson, ND 58601 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MARCH 13 & 20, 2015 NOTICE BOWMAN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING TO MEET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that there will be a meeting of the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission March 31, 2015 at the Bowman County Courthouse Commissioners Room at 7:00 PM. This meeting will include a rezoning request from the Scranton Equity to rezone a tract of land consisting of approximately 13.02 acres and further described as ; a tract in the NW ¼ NW ¼ of Section 25, Township 131, Range 100. The request is to change the property from agricultural to an industrial zoned district. The

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MARCH 13, 2015 Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on February 17, 2015 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Darrell West, Chuck Whitney, Chuck Headley, David Wyman, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, Todd Hofland, Rebecca Cummins, Joe Cummins, Kara Longland, Karen Feist, Scott Hardy, Jud Seaman, Bryce Martin, Cheryl Ryan, Mary Fuchs, Jamie Svihovec, Teran Doerr, Ardis Kraulik, Ron Kraulik, Kevin Bucholz, Debbie Bucholz, Julie Lockert and Cathy Hedge.

Absent: Mike Sondeland President James called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.

Motion by West, second by Whitney to approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: # 8244-8270; Voided Checks: none Direct Deposit $25,941.82; Bills: Able $5.00, Bill Mason $209.88, Bowman Auto Parts $191.75, Bowman Bowling Association $1,000.00, Bowman Chamber of Commerce $178.77, Bowman Park and Rec $10,000.00, Butler Machinery $115.50, Carmel Cleaners $80.64, Consolidated $1,119.60, Country Media $675.18, Curt’s Sheet Metal $63.00, Fallon County Treasurer $4,450.00, Jim’s Repair $215.48, John Deere Financial $305.28, Ken’s Super Value $11.98, Lyn James $93.61, Prairie Mt Electric $395.00, Sadowsky and Wild $200.00, Slope Electric $1,016.00, SW Auto Supply $22.37, Taser Int. $8,928.85, Tiger Electric $4,271.42, USA Blue Book $36.36, Verizon Wireless $577.34, VISA $66.42, and West Plains $90.47.

HOFLAND: Dept. Head Report: Nothing notable to report.

MASON: Dept. Head Report: The transfer pump is working again, the seals kept going out.

CHIEF HEADLEY: Alcohol Server Training: Headley will be attending a one day alcohol server training in Dickinson and will be offering it to the liquor establishments. Headley will give a training report at next city commission meeting.

Drug and Violent Crime Board: James was invited to be on the Drug and Violent Crime Board and has agreed to sit on the board.

ALLEN: Tree Grants: Allen read all three grants that are available through NDSU Forestry Service and asked the commission if they would like to apply for any of them. Discussion was held on possibly having an annual tree day on Arbor Day. Commission was asked to come back to the next meeting with their ideas.

Utilizing these grants would be a great way to diversify our tree species in the city. Whitney and Sondeland will work on writing the grant.

JAMES: Legislative Update: The House appropriations committee heard testimony on the surge bill, there were approximately 200 people in attendance, and we are waiting to hear the outcome.

WHITNEY Diseased/Dead Tree Removal: Whitney asked if Waddington Boom Truck could remove more of the dead and diseased trees that were previously identified

by Joel Nichols. Whitney also felt that the tree stumps should be ground to help eradicate the disease. Caleb Waddington’s son does stump grinding. Motion by West, second

by Limesand to move forward with the tree removal up to the maximum of $2,000.00 for trees listed on the diseased tree list.

RCV= all aye, MC.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MARCH 13, 2015 Minutes of the SPECIAL City Commission meeting held on February 23, 2015 at City Hall at 9:00 AM. Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Mike Sondeland, Darrell West, Chuck Whitney, Chuck Headley, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, Todd Hofland, Jon Brosz, Bryce Martin, Duane Bowman, Teran Doerr, Kevin Bucholz, and Mike Sondeland came at 9:20 am.

President James called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.

Motion by Whitney, second by West to approve the agenda for the special commission meeting to establish priority projects for surge funding received.

RCV= all aye, MC. Bowman was slated to receive nine million but the bill came out of the House at $6,793,400.00.

Funds are to be used for future or past issue oil related projects that include roads, sewer and water projects.

Brosz presented a map with color coded proposed projects that were discussed previously with City of Bowman staff. All the projects were discussed and the top three were identified and the projected project amounts on the map were estimates only. No surveys were completed.

Motion by Whitney, second by Limesand to authorize Brosz Engineering to start planning, designing and bidding process for the 11th Avenue project from

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MARCH 13 & 20, 2015 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Bowman County, North Dakota and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Bowman County, North Dakota and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Bowman County, North Dakota and Incorporated Areas.

These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.

However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/ fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MARCH 13, 2015 UNAPPROVE MINUTES FOR RHAME CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015 6:30 PM LOCATION: CITY HALL I.Jeremiah called the meeting to order at 6:41 p.m.

II.Roll Call. Jeremiah Erickson, Grace Wood, Scott Luvaas, Mike Germann, Andy Adkisson, Margie Russ, Joshua Umbreit, Jon Brosz, Shannon Hewton, Karla Adkisson, Helen Edwards, Dennis Walser, Jo Griggs III.Jon Brosz from Brosz Engineering presented Surge Funding infrastructure projects. Jon prepared a report on each project. Discussion on what projects Rhame needs most. Motion to meet on March 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. made by Scott, seconded

by Grace, motion carried.

IV.Motion to approve February 9, 2015 minutes made by Scott, seconded by Mike, motion carried.

V.Motion to approve February 2015 financials made by Grace,

City of Rhame - Financial/Fund Balance as of December 31, 2014 General Fund Beginning Balance December 31, 2013 Income 2014 Expense 2014 Transfers 2014 Adjustments 2014 Total Fund Balance December 31, 2014

General Fund 30,473.13 450,199.25 (488,330.72) (11,839.01) 3,720.47 (15,776.88)

Street Fund 15,683.51 (25,676.72) 9,993.21 -

Water Fund 9,278.83 52,244.22 (50,242.79) 11,280.26

Street Improvement Sewer Fund 35,964.52 10,182.90 (12,028.70) 1,845.80 -

35,964.52

Special Funds Water 56,874.76 -

Sewer 3,666.53 60.00 -

56,874.76

3,726.53

All Other Funds West Plains Housing Park Board BLM Fund Emergency 9,758.64 0.52 16,989.41 17,495.13 27,798.46 23,894.07 (16,900.75) (41,201.41) 20,656.35

0.52

16,989.41

187.79

Total 180,501.47 580,062.41 (634,381.09) 3,720.47 129,903.26

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seconded by Andy, motion carried.

1.A/R Aging Report – Margie presented the A/R aging report 2.SW Water usage report – Margie presented the SW Water usage. We are currently in the black for water sold versus water purchased.

VI.City Works – Discussed the need to burn the branch pile by the rodeo grounds. Need to wait until it is not so dry. There is an MDU pole by the burn pile. It is in the ground about 6 feet. This utility pole sits on City property. Joshua will ask MDU if they want this pole. Helen would like the pole for the Park Board. A grain bin is also on City property.

VII.Equipment - Margie suggested using some of the money that wasn’t used for the SW Water project to purchase a welder for the shop. Cost would be around $3,500. Discussion on different welders. Tabled until next month. Joshua is working on the grader. Needs two new shoes that cost about $900 each. Motion to purchase two new shoes made by Scott, seconded by Mike, motion carried.

VIII. Old Business.

1.The Sale of the West Plains Housing apartments was finalized on Thursday, March 5, 2015. The dumpster at the apartments belongs to the City.

The new owner will need to purchase a dumpster for the apartments. Margie will contact the owner and let her know.

2.Margie stated that the bid for the three lots south of the West Plain Housing has not been sent to the newspaper yet.

There are only two lots that can be sold -Block 6, Lots 13 & 14, Original Township. Margie confirmed that the commissioners wanted to sale the two lots. The Bid will go into the paper this week. The bid will require plans to development.

IX.New Business.

1.Council discussed the city speed limits. Margie will prepare an ordinance to change City of Rhame Ordinance 9.0903 #5 from 25 to 20 mph. Margie will put notices in the water bills next month.

X.Comments - Sale of bulk water. The city does not want any bulk water sold. Margie will check with the State Water Commission and see what the regulations are regarding sale of bulk water. Motion to bill out water sold on March 7 & 8, 2015 at a rate of $13 per 1,000 gallons made by Mike, seconded by Scott, motion carried.

XI.The Commissioners discussed houses in the City that need some clean up. Grants may be available for home owners through social services.

This is based on income and they will only do so much. Discussion of what to do. Joshua will be cleaning up the jail so it looks better. Jo will be putting lattice around her dog kennel.

The Commissioners and the Mayor will speak to some of the residents and see if they are willing to do some clean up.

XII.Scott spoke to Berk Bowman regarding discharging lagoon water. Berk would like to wait until the fall. Scott is worried that if we have a large amount of rain the second cell could run over into Berk’s land.

Berk cannot get anything to grow when we discharge lagoon water into his fields. Margie will talk to Lynn Heath and ND Rural Water regarding fixing the pipe at the lagoon. Andy suggested using a sprinkler to evaporate the lagoon water.

Joshua spoke to Jon Brosz and suggested we use a sprinkler to spread the water out in a larger area so it does not saturate a small area. Will need State approval. Tabled for next month meeting.

XIII.Comment – Jo Griggs

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came in to discuss the water bill at 109 2nd Street East. Motion to write off bill at 109 2nd Street East made by Grace, seconded

by Andy, motion carried.

XIV. Motion to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. made by Mike, seconded by Andy, motion carried.

mation was reviewed by the council.

ADJOURN: Dale Henderson made a motion to adjourn at 9:20 pm, Sheila Ness second, roll call vote, MC. The next city council meeting is scheduled for February 9th, 2015.

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Respectfully Submitted, Kari Ruggles, City Auditor

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER: The Scranton City Council met Monday, January 12th, 2015, at Scranton City Hall. Mayor Robb Pierce called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. In attendance were Aldermen: Dale Henderson, Sheila Ness, Brent Sanford, EllDean Maychrzak (arrived late); PWS: Tony Dillon; Auditor: Kari Ruggles; Visitors: Lucas Doerr.

READING OF THE MINUTES: Sheila Ness made a motion to approve the revised December minutes, Brent Sanford second, roll call vote, MC. AGENDA APPROVAL: Dale Henderson made a motion to approve the agenda for January, Sheila Ness second, roll call vote, MC. FINANCIAL REPORTS: Sheila Ness made a motion to approve the financial reports for December 31st, 2014 with a balance for the city of $1,077,512.89 & the Parkboard General Fund of $13,469.21 & Improvement Fund of $1,047.57, the January 11th, 2015 balance for the city is $1,078,001.87, Brent Sanford second, roll call vote, MC. BILLS PRESENTED: Sheila Ness made a motion to pay all bills presented for December except Brosz Engineering, Dale Henderson second, roll call vote: Ness yes, Sanford yes, Henderson yes, MC. AUDITORS REPORT: Marion Erickson has purchased Lot 6 in the North Addition.

PARKBOARD: It was the decision of the council that applications will be accepted for the parkboard coaching positions.

They would like to hire in April.

PWS REPORT: Tony reported that there were some issues with sewer mains being plugged. Bill Mason with The City of Bowman came over & flushed one main & got it going again. Bill is willing to work with Tony & Robb regarding any sewer issues. Tony is replacing water meters as they quit working properly. Snow removal is going well.

POLICE REPORT: Robb met with Rory Teigen regarding the policing in Scranton. As of right now Bowman County will drive through Scranton occasionally & if there is something major happening we should notify the Bowman County Sheriff.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Lucas Doerr attended the meeting regarding the TIF project.

The total bill for the project is currently $396,600.00 with the engineering fees being extra.

Bowman County is holding back a 1.5% retainage on the entire project until July. Driveways will be measured again & the retaining wall will be completed this spring.

NEW BUSINESS: Sheila Ness made a motion to give Robb Pierce a $500.00 bonus for snow removal & the hourly rate will be $20.00 when Robb works for the city, Dale Henderson second, roll call vote: Henderson yes, Ness yes, Maychrzak yes, Sanford yes, MC. The council is considering updating the payloader. It was the decision of the council that a paycheck for the month of December for Donny Young will be withheld until correspondence is received. Information has been received from FEMA regarding the dike. This infor-

CALL FOR BIDS FOR SALE OF 2 LOTS RHAME NORTH DAKOTA CALL FOR BIDS FOR SALE OF 2 LOTS – RHAME NORTH DAKOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that bids will be received at the City of Rhame at the Office of the City Auditor for SALE OF TWO LOTS – RHAME NORTH DAKOTA. These lots are at the following location: Original Township, Block 6, Lots 13, 14.

Special requirements: A development plan must be included in the Bid. All of the above Bids will be received and opened at the Office of the Auditor at 1:30 P.M., MT, on Monday, April 13, 2015.

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

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

For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 701-279-5555.

Dated at Rhame, North Dakota, this 10th day of March 2015.

Margie Russ City Auditor Rhame, North Dakota

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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR DECEMBER 2014 EFT IRS $168.30; EFT IRS $889.46; 6623 Donny Young

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$461.75; 6625 Kari Ruggles $461.75; 6626 Fargo Waterworks $1,319.16; 6627 Randy’s Welding Inc. $725.98; 6628 Super Valu $39.58; 6629 The Flower Nook $35.00; 6630 Brent Sanford $2,275.00; 6631 Kari Ruggles $1,919.02; 6632 Tony Dillon $3,060.25; 6633 Robb Pierce $60.00; 6634 One Call $1.65; 6635 City of Bowman $4,231.50; 6636 Southwest Water Authority $2,046.16; 6637 Main Bar $45.52; 6638 Super Valu $98.02; 6639 Diamond H Service $337.50; 6640 Southwestern Dist Health Unit

Langberg Township Annual Meeting March 17th, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the George Siverson residence

Fischbein Township Annual Meeting will be held at the Mark Kelner residence on March 17th, 2015 at 7 p.m.

Scranton Township Annual Meeting

March 17, 2015 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

will be held at the Tracy Schumacher

CONNER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF MEETINGS Annual Meeting & Election of Officers Tuesday, March 31 7:00 PM @ Community Room in Courthouse AND Equalization Meeting Wednesday, April 15 2:00 PM @ Community Room in Courthouse

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$40.00; 6641 City of Bowman $365.00; 6642 Consolidated Telcom $106.52; 6643 Country Media $241.08; 6644 NDLC $401.00; 6645 Visa $243.00;

LegaLs 6646 G. Braaten Services $476.45; 6647 MDU $1,805.41; 6648 Scranton Equity $465.00; 6649 Scranton Equity $2,824.12

Mound Township Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17th, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the Grace Janikowski residence Grace Janikowski, Clerk

Annual Meeting Gascoyne Township

March 17, 2015 Jeff Czywczynski Residence 7:00 p.m.

MEETING NOTICE Bowman Township Annual Meeting March 17, 2015 At 5:00 P.M. Bowman Public Library

Star Township Annual Meeting will be held March 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Dave Anderson residence.

Election of one supervisor and one Clerk/Treasurer will be help at this time.

Dave Anderson, Clerk

Buena Vista Annual Meeting March 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the back room of the Main Bar in Scranton, N.D. Election of 1 Treasurer and 1 Supervisor

Roger Bartholmy, Clerk (701) 275-8792 if you have any questions

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A GAME TO REMEMBER NIGHTHAWKS BASKETBALL

Scranton-Hettinger doesn't give up in semifinals against New England

By Cole Benz

For the Pioneer cbenz@countrymedia.net Put this one in the books as a game to remember.

The New England Tigers faced off against the Hettinger/Scranton Nighthawks for a chance at the Region 7 championship.

These two know each other well. They faced off in an overtime thriller on Jan. 27 that resulted in a 55-50 win for the Tigers.

Through the first three quarters, it seemed like the crowd was in for another overtime contest.

Both squads were neck and neck until New England started to pull away in the fourth quarter, ultimately beating the Nighthawks 73-65.

The game started out slow, with neither team recording a point until the 6:15 mark of the first quarter, though both squads came to play. Intensity from both sides was on display as they were driving hard to the rim early and often.

Hettinger/Scranton was employing the full-court press from the start, and they took an early lead.

But after a scoring run New England went ahead shortly after the second quarter started.

Throughout the first half there were nine lead changes, but Hettinger/ Scranton entered the halftime break ahead by two, with Hettinger/Scranton’s Hayden Sadowsky scoring 17.

After three quarters of play New England was leading Hettinger/Scranton 50-46, a close margin with eight minutes of play left.

Part way through the

fourth quarter, New England’s Daniel Prince stole the ball and scored on a break away layup, this was seemingly a game changer as the Tigers began to pull away. New England’s Mason Stang launched a 3-pointer that fell through the hoop to increase the Tiger lead by nine, New England’s largest of the game to that point.

After putting up 17 points between the first two quarters, Sadowsky was held to just four in the second half, all coming in the fourth quarter.

Nighthawk Isaiah Kludt did what he could to step up in the third quarter, draining a couple of threes on his way to an 11-point third quarter.

The Tigers figured out a way to contain both Sadowsky and Kludt in the final quarter, allowing Sadowsky to score his only points in the half and holding Kludt to just two.

The Nighthawks didn’t score until the 4:31 mark of the final quarter, a free throw by Kludt.

Hettinger/Scranton was pressing and started to shoot from the 3-point line in hopes of cutting the Tiger lead, and with a little more than three minutes left in the game found themselves down by 12.

The Nighthawks didn’t give up. Mustering up a scoring run of six points at the free-throw line that brought the score to within eight. New England’s Ty Nordby fouled Hettinger/Scranton’s Brandon Pierce attempting a 3-point shot. Pierce made two out of his three shots.

As the game ticked down to the last minute, the Nighthawks couldn’t do much but hope the Tigers would falter at the free-throw line. They

Photo by Rachel Bock | For the Pioneer

Hayden Sadowsky, left, of the Hettinger-Scranton Nighthawks drives against New England’s Daniel Prince, right, on his way down court during the semifinals game in Hettinger. didn’t and scored seven on free throws on their way to victory.

Leading the scoring effort for the Nighthawks

was Sadowsky with a game high 21 points.

Second on the evening for Hettinger/Scranton was Pierce who had 19.

Tanner Sanford, Kludt and Pierce shared the rebound lead with five each.

Prince led the way in scoring for the Tigers

with 19 points followed

by Brady Bender who scored 17. Dan Prince led the way in rebounds with seven.

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THE DAWGS ARE BACK

Dawg wrestling in full swing with matches around state

By Sarah Martian

Photo by Sarah Martian | Pioneer

For the Pioneer

The Bowman County Dawg wrestling season is in full swing for the year.

The Dawg wrestlers have been in the practice room since the high school state wrestling tournament, gearing up for their short tournament season.

With only four days of practice, wrestlers headed out to wrestle in Standing Rock and at the Bismarck Gorilla USA tournament.

The Dawg wrestlers did well for their first weekend with those placing at Standing Rock: 1st Blaze Lei, Carson Kulseth, Quaid Lardy.

3rd: Jaxson Hansey, Brayce Jorgensen. 4th: Danielle Salter. 5th Isaiah Whittet.

Bismarck USA tournament: 1st: Taylor Wanner. 2nd: Mace Stuber, Cade Martian.

3rd: Austin Wanner, Keiren Coyle, John LaFlamme.

5th: Jace Boynton, Tucker Strand.

This past weekend the Dawg wrestlers again had their choice of tournaments to attend. Danielle Salter and Jaxson Hansey attended the Watford City tournament on Friday evening placing 2nd and 4th respectively.

Salter then traveled to Hazen and Beulah on Saturday and got some great matches in.

The other Dawg wrestlers traveled to Hettinger on Saturday. They had a good day of wrestling with many Bowman kids wrestling each other in some of the brackets.

Wrestling in Hettinger were Jace Boynton, Parker Wolbaum, Isaiah Whittet, Warner Bowman, Thomas Bowman, Mariah Smolnikar, Brenna Martian, Gabe Sarsland, Kellen Cummins, Cutter Ouradnik, Blaze Lei, Rocco Lazzara, Noah Harriman, Carter Brown, Taylor Wanner, Aiden Kiecker, Karson Kulseth, Kristian Cummins, Mace Stuber, Caleb Sarsland, Austin Wanner, Cade Martian, Quaid Lardy, Keiren Coyle, Jaxson Hansey, Caydon Wolbaum, John LaFlamme, Tucker Strand and Brayce Jorgensen.

The Dawg wrestlers will travel to Killdeer on Friday and Dickinson USA or Center on Saturday.

Mark your calendars for the Bowman Dawg Tournament at 5 p.m. March 20 at the Bowman County High School Gym.

OPINION

SKOL!: The Vikings Grapevine

Caleb Sarsland of Bowman County faces off against a Standing Rock wrestler.

By Jordan Wright

If you watch any sports shows or read any articles about the Minnesota Vikings, you will undoubtedly come away with the impression that the Vikings and its Adrian Peterson are about to part ways.

You’ll hear about how the star running back is uneasy about returning, or how he feels betrayed by the Vikings’ front office.

Well I’m here to tell you that the Minnesota Vikings are in a great position and hold all the leverage in this situation. Here’s why: Adrian did this to himself.

I’m not here to argue the severity or legal ramification of his actions, I am only stating there is no one to blame in this situation but Adrian himself. Another thing to consider is that Peterson is under contract for three more seasons, and a big contract at that. He is due $15.4 million this year, $15 million next year and $17 million in 2017.

No team in their right mind will want to trade for a 30 –year-old running back who will be owed over $47 million and who comes with bad publicity.

Add all that up, and pair it with the fact that this upcoming draft has plenty of good running backs, and you’ll understand why I say the Vikings hold all the leverage in this situation.

Jordan Wright has been a football aficionado for all 28 years of his life.

He is a fourth generation Minnesota Vikings fan and has watched and scrutinized the team through its seasons of wins and losses.

Wright will frequently share his view and opinions of the team for the Pioneer. If you’re a fellow Vikings fan or of a rival team, Wright invites your discussion of the NFL, contact him at jwright3030@ gmail.com.

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We are excited to expand our EMS team! We are seeking individuals who are self-motivated, goal oriented and well organized. We offer flexible hours and competitive wages. The following positions are currently available:

Paramedics

Southwest Healthcare Services is seeking Full-Time, Part-Time or Shift-Work Paramedics to provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings and perform additional office, supply and maintenance duties related to EMS. Candidates must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

EMTs

Southwest Healthcare Services is seeking Full-Time, Part-Time or Shift-Work EMTs to provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings and perform additional office, supply and maintenance duties related to EMS. Candidates must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. *** Positions Include: • Flexible Monday- Friday Schedule • Evening & Weekend Call Schedule • Competitive Wages & Benefits

Activity Aide

Seeking a Full-Time Activity Aide to assist the Activity Director in leading and planning group activities. Desired applicants must be creative, enthusiastic and able to multi-task.

Nurse Aide/Housekeeper at our Assisted Living Facility

Seeking a Nurse Aide/Housekeeper to work 16 to 20 hours per week. Primary duties include: breakfast preparation, housekeeping duties, and providing assistance to clients, as needed.

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

CNAs at our Long-Term Care

Seeking FT, PT or Per Diem CNAs 8 or 12 Hour Evening & Night Shifts ** Starting Wage $13.50 + Exp.

Restorative Maintenance Therapy Aide/ Activity Aide – Hospital

Seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to work closely with the Therapy Department to ensure that patients received their prescribed therapy services. This position will also work closely with the Activities Department and collaboratively with CNAs and nurses to ensure that patients receive therapy services and to lead and/or plan group activities in a Hospital setting.

Dietary Assistant Supervisor at our LTC

Seeking a Dietary Aide or Cook to serve as an Assistant Dietary Supervisor. The Dietary Assistant Supervisor will assist with: staff scheduling; staff evals; MDS; grocery orders/inventory; and additional duties as assigned. See HR for more details. Position will close on March 18, 2015.

Pharmacy Technician

Southwest Healthcare Services is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to work 24 to 27 hours a week at our Critical-Access Hospital. The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing medications for patient consumption under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Applicants who are already certified or who are willing to become certified are welcome to apply.

Deadline to apply for this position is April 1, 2015.

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Nurse Aide/CNA at our Hospital

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RN at our Critical-Access Hospital

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Dietary Cooks at SHS

SHS will be hosting a Health Services Job Fair at the Bowman City Hall on March 16, 2015 from 2pm to 7pm.

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City working on flood insurance map update * What does this all mean for you? You could save money on flood insurance.

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Revising the city of Bowman’s flood plain is a complicated, painstaking process, but with its changes this time around, residents will see a cost savings when it comes to buying flood insurance.

The city will appeal the current Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) that was made effective in October.

City of Bowman Planning and Zoning Administrator Cheryl Ryan said the appeal would be made on the basis of incorrect street names found on the map, which she said was critical.

“If I issue a permit for someone in the flood plain because I got it wrong, that’s a real problem for that person,” Ryan said.

The city has a 90-day period to appeal beginning March 20.

After that appeal period, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will issue its final map detailing the entire county and city’s flood plain.

The FIRM and the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report serve as the basis for flood plain management measures that the community is required to adopt or already have in effect in order to qualify for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

If a community meets standards that FEMA sets regarding flooding, then its area can receive a lower rate of insurance. To get that lower insurance, how-

ever, there are criteria that need to be met.

The NFIP allows a city to entertain lower insurance costs. But if a city is not in that program, it can get really expensive if living in a 100-year flood plain, said Jon Brosz of Brosz Engineering in Bowman.

Brosz and Ryan are in the process of working through the city’s zoning code and updating its flood plain regulations.

The process of revising and finalBowman does meet izing the Flood Insurance Rate criteria under the Map (FIRM) for the city of Bowman NFIP and residents has been a long process, accordwill see a lower cost of ing to Bowman City Commission flood insurance when President Lyn James, but it’s they apply for a policy. nearly complete. Changes for the “(The) flood plain east side of the city's flood plain is a very time conare reflected in an updated map, suming, arduous proas seen here. Map Courtesy Federal cess,” said Lyn James, Emergency Management Agency president of the City of Bowman Board of Commissioners.

Street and 3rd Avenue — to “We’ve worked on it for take water that ran down several years.” the residential streets and A flood plain, an area divert that into an adjaof land where it is prone cent field and ultimately to flooding, surrounds the into a channel that runs city of Bowman. A flood- through the field, which way flows through the cen- the city also extended as ter portion of a flood plain part of the project. and is a location where it is When that area was restricted by the state, city, channelized, the flood U.S. Army Corps of Engi- plain was effectively lowneers and FEMA to build ered, Brosz said. structures.

After those projects were Ryan said there is a large completed, the city’s flood gamut of rules if a person plain was updated and sevchooses to build in the flood plain.

Last summer the city worked on mitigation projects within the flood plain on the east side of the city. Two intersections were redone — at 1st Street and 3rd Avenue and at 3rd

flood insurance will be dropped.

“That’s a big thing; people don’t have to pay that insurance anymore,” James said.

Another area that will change extends from Highway 85 to the southeast side of Frontier Travel Center. A channel was established at that location, as well.

The updates to the flood plain are a result of new modeling software developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and improved survey data, completed by Brosz Engineering.

Bowman has experienced two “100-year” storms within the recent decade, according to Brosz. In 2011, rain fell at a fast enough rate to result in eight inches on the ground within a few hours. eral residences in an area from 3rd Avenue to Main Street were removed from the zone effective Oct. 30, 2014.

Those residents were no longer mandated to have a standing flood insurance policy as part of their mortgage and subsequently saved thousands of dollars annually.

Updates to the zone on the west side of Bowman will soon be made official, which will then remove

several residences from the flood plain in an area west of 11th Avenue.

The current flood plain on the west side of the city spans beyond 11th Avenue and west approximately to the Bowman Municipal Airport. That zone will be moved once the plain is updated. Homes in the area, according to Brosz, will no longer be included in the flood plain and a mandate for homeowners in that area to maintain

Southwest Healthcare Services invites you to our

Health Services Job Fair

Come visit with us about the following employment opportunities: • Nurse Aides • CNAs • LPNs/RNs • Central Supply Techs • Restorative Maintenance CNAs • Activities Aides • Paramedics • EMTs • And so much more!

Southwest Healthcare Services Current Happenings Dr. Oksa, Pediatrics at Southwest Medical Clinic March 13, 2015 St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 2015 Dr. Arnold, OB/GYN at Southwest Medical Clinic March 18, 2015 First Day of Spring March 20, 2015 Linda Mae Johnson Entertains the Residents March 24 at 3:30pm Dr. Cote, Orthopedics at Southwest Medical Clinic March 25, 2015 Women’s Red Hat Cougar Party March 28 at 9:30am Doctor’s Day March 30, 2015 Dr. Mahr, Cardiologist at Southwest Medical Clinic April 9, 2015

March 16, 2015 from 2pm - 7pm Bowman City Hall Whether you’re looking for a Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem or AfterSchool Position, Southwest Healthcare Service may be the right fit for you! Come learn more about our wonderful healthcare organization!

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