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Election 2016

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Three seats on the Bowman County School Board and two on the Scranton School Board will be up for election in June.

The four-year terms of Ann Fischer and Russ Homelvig, both representing the Rhame district, will expire this year after both have served on the Bowman County School Board for eight years.

Sharon Holder, representing the Bowman district, will also ex-

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haust her term. She had served on the board for eight years.

Only one petition to be placed on the primary ballot had been filed with the school’s business manager as of Wednesday. That

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was submitted by Bowman resident Brad Pauley, who will run for Holder’s seat.

Board members elected will begin their term with the 2016-17 school year in the fall.

Scranton Public Schools will see two board member positions expire this year.

Seats belonging to Kim Sanford and Tony Dillon of Scranton, who were elected in 2013, will be up for election.

Both seats carry a three-year term.

Angie Eberle, business manager for Scranton schools, said no petitions have been filed with her as of Wednesday to be placed on the ballot.

April 4 is the filing deadline for candidates.

Bowman church prays for chastity, traditional marriage

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Baesler: ND English, math testing going smoothly Bowman County schools to begin testing next week

United States,” Morman said. “I gave my permission.”

Part of the Catholic Church’s religious tradition is the celebration of the “beauty and goodness in marriage,” between a woman and man, according to Morman.

“That’s what they were praying for,” he said.

But both banners featured the logo of The American TFP, which is one of a number of national TFPs which “form the world’s

N.D. School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Wednesday she is pleased about initial reports that this year’s North Dakota State Assessment is going well for students.

School districts were allowed to begin testing March 15. They have until the end of their school year to test their students.

Bowman County schools will begin its round of testing next week.

Perry Just, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment for the Mandan school district, said Mandan’s schools began testing on the first day.

“We tested in four of our buildings on Day One and had only a few minor technical issues,” Just said. “Also of note, we utilized a variety of devices in our buildings, such as iPads, iPad Minis, desktops and laptops, and had no issues with any of them.”

Baesler said Wednesday that “some schools started testing last week, and more are coming online this week. I am cautiously optimistic that operations will continue to go smoothly for students and teachers. We will continue to devote significant time in our department to ensure things continue to go well.”

This is the second year that the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is using this test for its English and mathematics assessments. Baesler and the department’s assessment office have secured improvements to the system to ensure a more stable operation.

Anna Sell, principal of Oakes Elementary School, said Tuesday that 47 third graders in her school had been tested so far. “It is amazing how much smoother it is going this year,” she said. “We have had no techno glitches.”

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Several members of St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman on March 19 hold banners promoting traditional marriage, as the church recognizes it, between one man and woman. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

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A group of 11 people on Saturday afternoon stood on the steps leading up to St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman reciting the Rosary — and their message was clear.

While their message was not directly one of condemnation for individuals involved in samesex marriages, members of the demonstration held a banner that read, “God’s marriage=1 man + 1 woman.” They conducted themselves peacefully as each held a Bible, reciting the Rosary and other prayers.

Another banner read, “As human efforts fail to solve America’s key problems, we turn to God, through His Holy Mother, asking His urgent help.”

Several members of the demonstration were local residents.

The Rev. David Morman, priest at St. Charles Catholic Church

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Another banner reads prayers for America. (Photo by Bryce Martin/ Pioneer) of Bowman, said the individuals were expressing the church’s belief “in the beauty and goodness of marriage as the church understands marriage,” being between one man and woman.

March 19 was the Feast of St. Joseph. According to Christian

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belief, St. Joseph was the husband of Mary.

On that day prayers are said for living the virtue of chastity.

“A group approached me of our parishoners and asked if they could, on this feast day, gather to pray... and pray for chastity in the

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IN BRIEF

Governor orders flags to fly halfstaff for Brussels In accordance with a national directive from President Barack Obama, Governor Jack Dalrymple is directing all state government agencies to fly the American and North Dakota flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of the attack in Brussels, Belgium. The flags will be lowered effective immediately through sunset on Saturday, March 26.

Highway construction begins this week between Belfield, South Heart Construction work began this week on I-94, between Belfield and South Heart.

Work will consist of bridge replacements, concrete pavement repair work, overlay, and widening of ramps.

As part of the project, two bridges will be replaced at the Zenith underpass along with the overpass bridge

Hoeven to hold TESTS roundtable meet in Bowman U.S. Sen. John Hoeven will be holding a community roundtable in Bowman on March 28 at the Bowman Lodge and Convention Center, 207 West US Highway 12.

The roundtable will begin at 10:30 a.m. and should end by noon. During the roundtable, Hoeven will provide an update on the issues he is working on in the Senate. He would also like to hear from you on issues and concerns that you have as well.

The general public is invited and encouraged to attend as well.

UPCOMING EVENTS MARCH 26

■ Spring Fling Vendor Show – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Four Seasons Pavilion in Bowman

MARCH 30

■ Dakota Western Bank Springtime Card Party – Southwest Healthcare LTC Dining Room at 2:30 p.m.

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■ Southwest Healthcare Services Annual Meeting — 7 p.m. at the Bowman Lutheran Church

APRIL 7

■ Stepping On: Senior Falls Prevention Workshop – 10 a.m. at the Sunrise Village Assisted Living in Bowman

APRIL 9

■ Rhame Community ClubChili Cook-off – At the Rhame American Legion. Cooking begins at noon

APRIL 21

■ Dakota Community Bank/Good Neighbor Club AARP Smart Drivers Course – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bowman City Hall. Call 701-523-9000 to pre-register

BOWMAN THEATER

“Fine Family Entertainment”

Movie info line - (701) 523-3411 Winter Schedule:

Friday thru Monday at 7:30 P.M.

Brought to us by our friends at Bowman United Methodist Church.

Be sure to thank them for bringing these awesome movies to our town.

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Michael Gerszewski, systemic innovator for data assessment at Bismarck’s public schools, said his district’s testing “has gone quite well.” Bryan Kriewald, technology coordinator for Valley City’s public schools,

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largest anticommunist and antisocialist network of Catholic inspiration.”

According to the group’s website, the event was called the St. Joseph Traditional Marriage Rally and 4,223 such rallies were held across the country on Saturday.

The group’s campaigns cover a wide range of issues, including sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic Church,

at South Heart exit 51. The South Heart overpass bridge will be temporarily closed to traffic beginning April 1 through July, weather permitting. Traffic will be detoured to Exit 42 at Belfield and Exit 56 during the closure.

During construction: · A detour will be in place

at South Heart exit 51 · Traffic will be reduced to one lane and head-to-head during various parts of the project · Speeds will be reduced · A width restriction of 14 feet will be in place · Flaggers may be present · Motorists may experience minimal delays

The project is expected to be complete this fall.

For more information about construction projects and road conditions throughout North Dakota, call 511 from any type of phone or visit the Travel Information Map on the NDDOT website at http://www.dot.nd.gov/ travel-info-v2/

said school officials were “pretty excited” about the assessment’s progress so far. “Infinitely better than last year’s start,” he said.

Karen A. Moore, data and assessments manager for the Fargo school district, said Tuesday that about 350 students had completed their English tests so far.

“We have found this year to be much better than last year,” she said.

Teachers “are more comfortable with the process, and it seems to be more user friendly for them,” Moore said. “I am thankful that the testing has been so smooth thus far, and it has certainly helped that the

system continues to work without issues.”

Greg Gallagher, director of assessments for the DPI, said about 4,600 students have been tested statewide so far.

In all, more than 57,000 students are expected to take the State Assessment this year.

Islam and 9/11, just war, abortion, euthanasia, embryonic stem cell research, homosexuality and same-sex marriage, according to its website.

Same-sex marriage has been legal in North Dakota, and across the country, after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its federal opinion last June lifting state laws against it.

Since then, at least one same-sex marriage license has been issued in Bowman County.

OPEN HOUSE

Baby Shower for

Gatlin John Meier, son of Savanna Meier and Kelly Carow,

April

West River Healthy Happenings Scholarships Due April 1 Forms available on wrhs.com under giving Stork Screening Administration Boardroom on Tues., April 5 from 2 - 5 pm Complimentary prenatal education • Tour of birthing wing Staff-enroll in patient portal • All expectant mothers & support person encouraged to attend. Please contact Patty Ness, RN to schedule at 701.567.6177 or patrician@wrhs.com.

Next month’s Stork Screening is May 10.

Charitable Memberships Due WRHS Auxiliary charitable memberships are due.

Form is located on www.wrhs.com under Quick Links Volunteer/Auxiliary. Ten dollar memberships can be sent to West River Health Services Auxiliary, Attn. Jenifer Long, 1000 Hwy 12, Hettinger, ND 58639. Thank you in advance.

1:00 P.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Scranton

Living with Diabetes A series of group education sessions scheduled with Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs): “Counting Carbohydrates” on Mon., April 11 presented by Linda Nudell. “All About Diabetes” on Mon., April 25 presented by Barbara West. Registration is required by calling 701.567.6203 or 800.732.0685.

Classes held in classroom 1 from 2 - 4 pm.

Gift registries at Amazon, Target and Scranton Super Valu.

Adult Prom - “One Room At a Time Together”

April 2nd, 2016

Sat., April 16 at Suzie’s Woodfire Grill, Hettinger Tickets: $35/person available at KB Jewelers, Hettinger Clinic Front Desk or Kim Schalesky at WRHS Administration.

Social/Appetizers/Silent : 5:00 pm Grand March: 7:00 pm Live Auction/Photography: 8:00 pm Music/Dancing Until : 12:30 pm To raise funds for Western Horizons Care Center “One Room At a Time Together” Campaign Wellness Break on KNDC 1490 Rodney Askay, West River Home Medical Services Manager will discuss the products and services provided at the medical store on Thurs., April 21 at 8:30 am.

Suffering with Pain?

Mark Kristy, MD and Randy Christensen, PA-C, CRNA offer Injection Therapy for pain relief. It is a nonsurgical, outpatient treatment option for hip, shoulder and low back pain (lumbar spine) which is caused by arthritis, fractures, or injury. If you feel you may benefit from Injection Therapy Services, contact your medical provider for a referral.

Auxiliary Meeting Thurs., April 28 at Noon in classroom 1.

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Loved Ones Are WORTH IT? Your family members deserve a stylish comfortable resident room at Western Horizons Care Center.

If you’d like to learn more about the awesome “One Room At a Time Together” Campaign for Western Horizons Care Center, please contact Ted at 701-567-3666. Consider Giving.

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

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Bowman girl sees hope after tragic accident that left her paralyzed “There were so many of you who had a hand in making this possible for us. Thank you so very much for all of your support!”

- Ron, Michelle and Maija Olson

ONE YEAR LATER — The Olson family, Ron, Michelle and Maija Olson after an interview with The Pioneer in 2014. (Pioneer File Photo) It has been over two years now since our auto accident on Dec. 19, 2013.

As many of you know, the three of us were seriously injured in the accident, but Maija, then 10 years old, suffered a complete spinal cord injury, leaving her a paraplegic.

In the days, weeks, months, and now years since then, there has been an outpouring of concern and love the likes of which we have never seen before.

One of the expressions of that concern was

the raising of funds to purchase what is called TEK-RMD, a motorized, robotic standing device that gives paraplegics mobility in ways that traditional devices, such as wheelchairs, cannot.

Recently, after a long wait for FDA approval, we received this device.

Although Maija is still learning to be comfortable in it, we are confident in our hope that soon, she will be using it extensively.

(Submitted by Ron Olson)

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interview with the Olson family one-year after their tragic car accident.

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Want to host a foreign exchange student? Here’s how Visiting International students aged 15 - 17 years old are seeking host families in the area for an academic year or semester.

Exchange students from countries such as Brazil, Norway, China, and Germany become full members of their host family while learning their family’s traditions and sharing their own. It’s a great way to learn a new culture and add a little spark to your daily routine while promoting international diplomacy at a local level.

The sponsoring program is Forte International Exchange Association (FIEA), a non-profit organization who has offered the opportunity for academic and cultural exchange to international high school students who would like to come to the United States on a J-1 Visa since 2000.

Host Families can be married or single adults (25 years or older), with or without children. Host families can have children

in the house or be empty nesters. Host Families reflect the diversity of American culture! In addition, Host Families provide a room/shared room, three meals a day and loving support, as well as, a desire to share American culture and learn about a new one.

Host Families may select a student that best fits in with their own family.

FIEA’s exchange students are some of the brightest: the criteria for their student selection includes qualifying their English and academic ability, maturity and flexibility, and a desire to promote cross-cultural understanding. All Forte students speak English, and bring their own money for personal expenses, and are fully medically insured.

To learn more about the possibility of becoming a host family please contact FIEA, Area Director, Heidi Morlock at 605-228-6180 or hmorlock69@yahoo.com.

Or simply go to www.forteexchange.org and click host families.

Fischer named top producer Farmers Union Insurance based in Jamestown, ND recently announced that Marcus Fischer of Bowman was the top producer of Long Term Care Insurance sales for the company during the month of January.

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4-H livestock judging finishes season

The livestock judging team — Coach Beth Hendrickx, Colby Steeke, Abbi Steeke, Kaylee Kinsey, Grant Kees, Timber Hauso, Dillon Bowman and Blake Wolbaum.

The Bowman County 4-H Livestock Judging Team finished their season with contests in Bowman on Jan. 20, Beulah on Feb. 27, and the State Livestock Judging Contest on the campus of North Dakota State University in Fargo on March 5.

Team members include Grant Kees, Blake Wolbaum, Timber Hauso, Dillon Bowman, and Kaylee Kinsey.

In Bowman the team had a strong showing at their home contest with Grant Kees placing 10th High Individual. The team placed ninth overall. The next weekend the team left bright and early to travel to Beulah for the West River Judging con-

test. Kaylee Kinsey led the team placing 23rd overall, and the team placed ninth.

To round out the year, the junior team, along with two senior judgers, traveled to Fargo to compete at the state contest on March fifth.

This contest offered a new challenge as it included 9 classes, 3 sets of reasons, and a class of questions instead of just the 6 classes, 3 sets of reasons that the previous contests had.

At the end of the day, Grant Kees and Dillon Bowman got their names called for placing in the top half of more than 120 junior judgers. The junior team had a strong showing, placing

16th. The senior judgers making the trip were Colby Steeke and Abbi Steeke.

Both got their names

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An open letter to St. Charles Catholic Church and its congregation: I am not upset, nor am I offended.

I was raised Catholic. I was baptized and took my first Holy Communion when I was younger. I was educated about the Catholic ideology in Catechism classes.

As an adult, I admit, I drifted away from the church as a lot of people my age do.

That doesn’t mean I don’t believe in God. It doesn’t mean I don’t pray or have faith.

While I don’t usually put matters from my private life in print, I feel now I am compelled to do so.

People that I don’t really know from the community have reached out to me to apologize for their parish and its actions. While I accept the apology, I explain to them that I’m not offended.

On Saturday, a group of people gathered on the steps of St. Charles Catholic Church and prayed the Rosary and other prayers. They acted peacefully.

Then, I noticed the banner that read, “God’s Marriage=1 man + 1 woman.”

A member of the church decided to post on The Pioneer’s Facebook page that the demonstration was not against same-sex marriage, that there was no hatred or talk of gay marriage.

That comment, not my story of the event, would be factually inaccurate.

Perhaps the event was not to instill hatred, that I am inclined to believe, but holding a sign that clearly states that their belief is in traditional marriage is, in my opinion at least, an attack on gay marriage, no matter what way you want to spin it.

The person has since deleted that message.

Still, I was not upset, nor was I offended. Mostly, I was surprised. But I do understand there are people who would have been hurt.

But I’m not the kind of person to be easily offended. People are entitled to their beliefs and opinions.

As am I. Obviously considering our relationship, we’re going to experience times of hate and insensitivity, but I don’t feel that was necessarily one of those moments.

Together, Nate and I have helped support St. Charles. We’ve taken part in its events, purchased raffle tickets for its fundraisers and items at its rummage sales.

I have also printed each and every church related story that has been submitted to me from the community, in addition to writing some of my own in the past.

Despite St. Charles not deigning to support our marriage or accept it as anything true or sacred—despite the feelings of Pope Francis—we will continue to support the church in any way we can. That’s just who we are.

I love this community, and that won’t change either.

- BRYCE MARTIN, Pioneer editor

Easter traditions Live, Love, Learn By LORI SOLA

For the Pioneer

Easter Traditions Looking back on my childhood, I have some vivid memories of Palm Sunday and Easter celebrations… pretty dresses, white gloves, dying eggs, finding and hiding eggs, Easter baskets, a big hollow chocolate bunny, ham and mashed potatoes and spending the day with family.

In my home church, Palm Sunday meant the high school Sunday School students marched down the aisle of the church in two rows carrying their own palm branch. Once they got to

the front pew, they turned toward each other and created an archway of palms that the rest of the students (and eventually themselves) walked under and laid the palms in front of the church. I adored this tradition! Special music was provided by all.

On Easter Sunday, the older kids in Luther League took care of the entire sunrise service and served a hot breakfast. We entered a very dark and bare church. Soon, the window covers were coming down, light was streaming in and the church was decorated with linens, candles and lilies.

HE IS RISEN! As I got older, the fun of Easter eventually disappeared and sometimes I felt as empty as the tomb.

Balancing work and church is often a struggle, especially when married to a retail manager. I’ve had my share of quiet holidays spent completely alone. Instead of being grateful for the significance of the day, I was bitter and

longed for no shopping on Sundays.

When I had my own son, the joy of Easter seeped back into my soul; but so did a newfound sense of sorrow as I thought of the events leading up to the joyous day.

I cannot imagine seeing my son suffering and hanging on the cross. Can you?

Each year as our son grows, I find myself trying to fit in old and new traditions and really emphasize what we are celebrating. His heart is wide open and it brings me such joy watching him find his own wings in faith.

My renewed gratitude of Holy Week prompted me to make Easter Sunday eggstra (sorry…I couldn’t resist) special for The Little One (a nickname he claims to be too big for). We still hid eggs with chocolates or coins in them, but soon I was adding notes of God’s love.

A couple years ago, Shawn and I attended Easter service at my parent’s new church

in Mayville. Their pastor gathered the young ones of the church for the Children’s Sermon and presented the Easter story through Resurrection Eggs. Even my interest was piqued!

Last year, we purchased our own Resurrection Eggs for Shawn and the Easter story came to life. This has proven to be one of the best gifts we have ever given him.

Twelve cheerfully colored eggs each hold a miniature symbol of the Easter story which unfolds through the guide book included.

Now our son not only hears the story, but has something tangible to hold. The moment those eggs reappeared this year, Shawn was ready to hear the story all over again.

If you have little ones in your life, the Sola family highly recommends Resurrection Eggs to make the holiday a little more hands on and meaningful.

Happy Easter, Everyone!

day funds.

If you want state taxes increased Stenehjem is your candidate. If you want someone that will lead the charge to cut back bloated state government, Becker or Burgum is your champion.

dential candidate they want, regardless of the result of public primaries.

Curly dropped the bomb about half way into his interview in response to the question “Why bother holding primaries?” Curly answered “That’s a good question.” The hosts of the program laughed at the public display of arrogance.

To people who follow politics and in particular the politics of the ND GOP and the RNC, this answer was not surprising. They’ve long been known to use a “payto-play” model and require their candidates, elected officials and party faithful fall in line. What the common man thinks matters not – unless they’re ready to write that check.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

After the gubernatorial debate The Republican Governor candidates debate was a mixed bag. Voters and party members were afforded the opportunity to listen and discuss the differences among the candidates. Our

friends in the Democratic Party are still in the search phase with plenty of stable room.

Rick Becker, Doug Burgum and Wayne Stenehjem are running to be the Republican gubernatorial candidate. Becker and Burgum have attended numerous District meetings and informal debates.

Stenehjem has appeared in District meetings and one formal debate and refused to

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. The Pioneer reserves the right to refuse publication of any letter. Letters may be subject to editing.

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appear in others. He of a mind that voters of North Dakota know him and do not need to hear his public positions. This implies an arrogance or confidence that is misplaced.

A Stenehjem spokesman , Representative Jon Nelson, indicated that prior to the campaign the candidates met and agreed there would only be one debate. Becker and Burgum do not recall a meeting or agreement.

One question to the three candidates during their debate was: Do you believe the state budget is too little, just right or too high. Becker and Burgum stated the state budget is too high and as Governor they would offer a much smaller budget and look at more than a simply across the board cut (4–5 percent) . Both said that the current budget was $2 BILLION over revenues.

It was also necessary to make serious and significant adjustments to what the legislature and Governor had enacted the last few legislative sessions.

Stenehjem’s answer was troubling. He believed the current budget amount was just right and went on to say North Dakota’s government and spending were doing just fine.

The only way the next state budget can balance with Stenehjem’s standards is a significant increase in tax burden. That means you and me.

Stenehjem lead us to believe the increase in State spending over the last 10 years of 260 percent+ is fine. The current budget will require a cut of over $1billion dollars AND another $1 BILLION totaling $700 million in ending fund balance plus $300 million in rainy

- LEON MALLBERG

Bismarck

The RNC Finally a Republican spokesman publically confirms what has long been assumed to be their truth.

Curly Haugland, former NDGOP Party Chair and now national Republican Party Committeeman appeared on a CNBC political program to talk about party rules that will allow the RNC to choose any Presi-

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Bismarck

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OBITUARIES Doris E. Fischer, 91 Doris Ellen Fischer, 91, of Rhame, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Southwest Healthcare Long Term Care in Bowman.

Mass of Christian Burial for Doris was on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman. The Rev. David Morman officiated with burial to follow at Tuttle Cemetery in Rhame.

Visitation for Doris was on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home.

Doors opened at 9 a.m.

There was a Friends and Family Service Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at St. Charles Church.

Doris Ellen ( Jones) Fischer was born Dec. 31, 1924 to Bernice (Thompson) and Elzie J. Jones. It was a snowy day and cars were not able to drive, so Willard Willis took Bernice to Marmarth with his team of horses and sled.

On Feb. 4, 1927, a son (Lowell Jones) was welcomed to this family. Doris attended Crawford School, which was about 3 miles from where they lived, north of Rhame. She and her brother Lowell rode a horse every day to and from, and from the stories we have heard, Lowell would ride fast just to hear her squeal! She attended Rhame High School.

She stayed in town during the week, working for Jessie Henke at the Buttes Hotel, until she graduated in 1942.

In December 1942 she enrolled in Northern State College and Presentation School of Nursing in Aberdeen, S.D. She graduated in 1945, spending the last year in the Army Hospital at Springfield, Missouri.

She joined the Army Nurse Corps during WWII. After basic training was completed, she was assigned her station at O’Rielly Plastic Surgery Center. In January 1946 she returned home to Rhame.

She married the love of her life, Richard Fischer, on Jan. 30, 1946 at St. Mel’s Catholic Church in Rhame.

Two weeks later they moved to Santa Cruz, California with $600 in their pocket and a Studebaker car. She

Fischer worked in a doctor’s office for some time. They came back to North Dakota in 1948 and purchased their ranch, “Rocky Ridge Ranch,” where they lived for over 50 years.

She was one of the first nurses to work at the Bowman hospital. She then left that job and became Director of Nursing for Southwest Long Term Healthcare, a position she would hold for 19 years. She truly loved what she did and it showed with all the loving care she gave to the residents and staff of the nursing home. She and Richard for many years would have all the residents that were able to go, come to the ranch once a year for the annual Apple Pie Day. For days before the event, they would pick the apples off their trees and peel, peel, peel – finally baking for days so all could enjoy the fruits of their labor.

It was an event that was anticipated with great excitement for all.

After her retirement, Doris and Richard spent the later years of their lives traveling the world. They would spend their winters in Arizona, Florida and finally making a winter home in Texas.

When Richard’s health took a turn for the worse, they returned to the Ranch. Doris lovingly cared for and nursed her husband until he passed.

She continued to live on the ranch, which now was run by son ( James) and Denise Fischer and their three boys. She so enjoyed those boys, even though they were sometimes under her feet and into everything.

When she was no longer able to live at the ranch, she moved to Pleasant Manor in Bowman. She lived there for about four years. Her final move was to Southwest Healthcare Long Term Care.

She would not have wanted to be anywhere else during

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her final years. She would always get a kick out of telling us that the staff took great care of her because she trained most of them when they were her “Candy Stripers.” She truly loved and appreciated each and every one of you!

Doris and Richard were blessed with four children: Alice (Thad Magyar), Cynthia (Steve Vitter), James (Denise) Fischer, and Steven Fischer. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren include: Michele Holz, Will (Devon) Holz, Peyton Magyar, (Maggie) Holz; Lora (Mac Lara) and Victoria Lara; Sheri ( Jeff Mora), Emily and Ethan Mora; Gregory Vitter, sons Noah and Jack Vitter; Daniel Vitter (Glenda Carter), Samantha Read and Cody Stephens; Chris (Kirsten) Fischer; and Jason (Kayla) Fischer. She carried a special place in her heart for her Godchildren, nieces and nephews.

Doris is survived by her daughters: Alice (Thad) Magyar and Cynthia (Stephen) Vitter; son: Steven Fischer; and daughter-inlaw: Denise Fischer. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers (one who died as an infant); her husband (Richard Fischer); her son ( James Fischer); and her grandson (Tyler Fischer).

Wayne A. Erickson, 65 Wayne . . . Waynie . . .

Bruno . . . Grandpa . . . Uncle Big Guy . . . All around best guy! Wayne would give you the shirt off his back and often gave far more than he ever received. A man of few words but many actions, he was the one we always counted on. He was our gentle giant, and we loved him beyond measure. Wayne Alvin Erickson, 65, of Carmichael, Calif., passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 29, 2016 after a valiant threemonth battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Born to Francis and Gladys Erickson on Jan. 18, 1951 in Hettinger, Wayne was the youngest of seven children who grew up on the family farm in Scranton. Along with 35 classmates, he graduated

from Scranton High School with the Class of 1969. He then attended the National College of Business in Rapid City, S.D., to study Accounting and Business Management. In his early twenties, Wayne moved west to Reno, Nev., to escape the harsh Dakota winters and to be near his brother. He joined the Carpenters Union, Local #971 and worked as a Carpenter and Cement Finisher.

It was during that time he met his future wife Pam. After their wedding on May 10, 1980, he moved to Carmichael to start his life with Pam and her two daughters. He embraced fatherhood and always treated his stepdaughters as his own.

Wayne was a true Renaissance man. He attended American River College for Food Service Management and could just as easily pick up a whisk as he could a hammer. When he wasn’t remodeling Gas Stations, Warehouses, and Supermarkets, he enjoyed being a Sous Chef for local establishments. He dabbled in catering and often dreamed of owning his own restaurant.

The steady paycheck kept him grounded, though, and for sixteen years, he made a career as a Construction Estimator and Supervisor for Hussmann Corporation.

Wayne was a loyal and dependable employee. We

cannot remember a single day of work he ever missed.

In his free time, he was an avid hunter, certified Gunsmith, sports enthusiast (Go 49ers! Go Giants!), wood worker, card player, and barbequer. His BBQ ribs were the best around! His homemade spaghetti sauce

Erickson was pretty amazing as well.

Wayne also enjoyed spending time with his friends at Shakers. When asked, “Where have you been?” he often replied, “At the saloon!” Wayne is survived by his wife of 35 years, Pamela Erickson, his stepdaughters Lori Pfeiffer ( James) of Carmel Valley and Lisa Britton of Sacramento, Calif., sisters Clara Bohne (Robert) of Rapid City, S.D., Ione Flatz of Bowman, Lois Schwartz (Richard) of Reeder, Marie Nelson (George) of Scranton, Doris Fischer ( John) of Sutherlin, Ore., brother

Merle Erickson (Sharol) of Reno, grandchildren Dana and Andrew Pfeiffer, and numerous nieces and nephews - all of whom he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Harry Flatz, and his beloved Golden Retrievers Bo, Anny, and Moby.

Family and Friends, please join us for an Open House “Celebration of Wayne’s Life” on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Wayne and Pam’s Carmichael home. Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Reno, NV on a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes to honor Wayne with contributions in his name to Delta Blood Bank (www. deltabloodbank.org), 65 N. Commerce St., Stockton, CA 95202 OR BloodSource (www.bloodsource.org ), 10536 Peter A. McCuen Blvd., Mather, CA 95655.

The family also wishes to thank all of the doctors and nurses of “Davis 8” at UC Davis Medical Center-Sacramento, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, and Mercy Hospice for their care and support. Wayne, with a Sierra Nevada in hand, we toast your life! May you rest in peace where the beer flows freely, the Elk tags are plentiful, and the Western movies never end.

Cheers big guy! You will be missed!

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P.C. P.O. Box 390 Case No. 062016-PR-00005 Hettinger, North Dakota 58639 (701) 567 2418 crhlaw@ndsupernet.com Attorney for Personal Representative

WANTED: EXPERIENCED BUCKETMAN - CLIMBER for Line Clearance Crew. Must be Certified with Drivers License. Wages: $16-$20 DOE. Full benefits for right individual. Call: 701-351-4937.

In the Matter of the Estate of Bryce K. Johnson, Deceased.

ments to Chapter 6 (the Zoning Code). Article 5 will be reviewed and discussed. The amendments are inclusive of all lands in the City and extraterritorial area and include but are not limited to the following: 1) new chapters; 2) amendments to existing language, including the creation of new land use designations; 3) deletions of existing language; 4) requirements for public hearings; 5) roles and responsibilities of the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Commission, and City staff; and 6) other text amendments, modifications and deletions as appropriately related to zoning matters in Chapter 6. No zone changes to property are proposed. To examine the case file for the project please make an appointment with Cheryl Ryan, Zoning Director, City of Bowman by calling 701-523-7627 or 701-523-3309.

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

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Background check. Security/damage deposit $600. Rent $600 plus utilities and water. Call 701-2901738.

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Background check. Security/damage deposit $350. Rent $350. Call 701-290-1738. (3/23 rd)

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JW FENCE 35 years experience Chain link, vinyl, wood, aluminum, also barb-wire fence!

Call 701-300-1205 Booking now for spring work!

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MCINTOSH COUNTY WEED Board needs someone to spray noxious weeds along approximately 103 miles of state highway ditches.

Please contact Mark Pfeifer at 701374-7861.

YES! YES! YES! T&R needs company tanker drivers for oilfield work!

Requirements: Class A license, 2 years experience, clean MVR and 23+years of age. Super pay & benefits. To learn more call Beth, Kim, or Sharon today! 888-985-3001, www. driveforgibsons.com EOE. HOUSING NEW 55+ COMMUNITY! The Meadowlands in Mandan – 2016. Many residential options offered, close to healthcare and retail; future plans include community center, pool. Call 701-712-1353.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1st Month FREE Starting $900/mth!

Silver Waters 55+ Retirement Community, GF. 1 & 2 bedrm’s, elevator, community rooms, Ht/wtr/underground parking included. 701-7570926.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LANDOWNERS: DESPITE DOWNTURN North Dakota farm land values continue to be strong. Call Kevin Pifer for free valuation at Pifer’s Auctioneers 701-238-5810 or kpifer@ pifers.com FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2003 Case SDX 30’, ADX 2230 Tow between cart. 90% wear remains on disc. Many new parts included. Call (701) 756-6579 or (701) 500-7449.

Looking for a cook who can prepare steaks and American Food at a new business opening in Bowman, N.D.

Serious applicants please call 701-279-5890 Virtual Recruiters Needed: We are looking for individuals who want to be a virtual recruiter. For detailed information on our company and this non-sales virtual opportunity please contact me today at 605-490-2382. (4/8 vg)

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Drastically Low Pricing. Inventory Reduction. Steel 40x60, 50x100, 100x100 or other. Limited Days offered, Factory Deal Only. www. sunwardsteel.comor 701-2144671. (4/15 sc)

nd Classifieds HELP WANTED NURSING INSTRUCTOR/HEALTH Careers Specialist – LRSC & TrainND. Fulltime, 12-month, benefitted position, instruction nursing students with clinicals & labs and coordinate existing health career training. BSN and current North Dakota RN license required. For more information see our website at lrsc.edu.

LOOKING FOR PROMOTER/RECRUITER. Past business ownership or professional sales experience a plus. Call 701-552-5801. If voicemail leave message for return call.

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PLANTERS/SEEDING EQUIPMENT BUYING USED VALMAR and Gandy applicators. Call Paul at Daily Bread Farms. 763-286-2037.

HORSE BUYER HORSE BUYER at Bowman Livestock March 25 8-5. All classes. Top dollar! Licenced and bonded buyer.

Bring them we will buy them! 214463-8407.

AUCTIONS LIFETIME COLLECTION OF Con and Sandy Short Auction. North Dakota & Red Wing. Many rare small town advertising pieces, crocks, jugs, pitchers, pottery. April 2, Fargo Holiday Inn. northstarauction.com MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE GEOTHERMAL HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS. Commercial, residential & shop buildings. Economical heating & cooling. Federal tax Credits/electric rebates. Earthloop Geothermal Systems, Fosston 218/4356379 or 218/230-5533.

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Published in the Bowman County Pioneer March 11TH, 18TH & 25TH, 2016

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication or mailing of this notice or the claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be presented to Keith O. Johnson, personal representative of the estate, at the address shown below or filed with the Court.

Dated this 1st day of March, 2016. /s/ Keith O. Johnson Keith O. Johnson 9606 135th Avenue SW Scranton, ND 58653 Erin Melling Crane Roseland Pikovsky & Melling, P.C. Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 390 Hettinger, North Dakota 58639 (701) 567 2418 Jan Werre Bowman County Clerk of Court 104 1st St NW, Suite 3 Bowman, North Dakota 58623 (701) 523-3450 First publication on the 11th day of March, 2016.

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer March 11TH, 18TH & 25TH, 2016 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction Griffin Road Recycle Project will be received by the Bowman County Commission , Bowman, North Dakota at the office of the County Auditor , 104 1st St NW, Suite 1, Bowman, ND until 1:15 p.m. local time on April 5th, 2016, and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of: Cement treated base application for roadway stabilization The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the County Auditor’s Office in the Bowman County Courthouse and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 S. Main Street, Bowman, ND 58623. Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www.broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website.

Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications. Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda.

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

Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the County Auditor at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 701523-3130.

Dated at Bowman ND, this 1st day of March, 2016. /s/ Sandra K. Tivis Bowman County Auditor Bowman, ND 58623

Erin Melling (ID #07860) Crane Roseland Pikovsky & Melling,

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BOWMAN CITY COMMISSION TO MEET

We need seasonal help planting wheat, corn, and canola in the spring, haying and chopping feed in the summer and harvesting in the fall months. We also need the employees to complete routine maintenance on equipment and to haul crops to storage bins after the harvesting is completed. Employees will also help with fencing and maintenance of corrals, and other general farm and ranch duties as needed. Three months’ experience required. Driver’s license required. The employer, Travis Lambourn from Bowman, ND will pay the adverse effect wage rate of $13.80/hr. The employer guarantees ¾ of the workdays in the work contract. The work tools, supplies and equipment are provided without cost to the worker, if applicable. Free housing is provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the workday. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract or earlier. Workers interested in the job should contact their nearest local State Workforce agency and mention job order number: ND439331.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman City Commission will meet April 5, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall (101 1st Street, NE) to conduct a public hearing for amend-

And upon of the following described premises, situated and being in Slope County, North Dakota: City Of Marmarth, North Dakota, Original Townsite Block 31: Lot13 and Lot 14 Dated at Hettinger, North Dakota, this 16th day of February, 2016. /s/ Aaron W. Roseland Aaron W. Roseland #06630 Crane Roseland Pikovsky Melling, PC Attorneys for Plaintiffs P.O. Box 390 Hettinger, North Dakota 58639 (701) 567-2418 crhlaw@ndsupernet.com Published in the Bowman County Pioneer March 25TH, 2016

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer March 25TH, 2016

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA

UNAPPROVED MINUTES FOR RHAME CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on March 1, 2016, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel and Ken Steiner. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Bowman made a motion to approve the agenda, as presented, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

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

MONDAY, MARCH 14 7:00 PM

I. Jeremiah called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

II. Roll Call. Jeremiah Erickson, Mike Germann, Grace Wood, Andy Adkisson, Scott Luvaas, Dennis Walser, Pam Getz, Gail Olson, Margie Russ III. Motion to approve February 08, 2016 Minutes made by Mike, seconded by Scott, motion carried IV. Finance – Motion to approve February 2016 Financials made by Scott, seconded by Andy, motion carried 1. A/R Aging Report – Margie will send out two disconnection notices 2. SW Water Usage Report – Discussion on Fire Department using water from the well rather than using SW Water. Tabled – Fire Department will use SW Water out of hydrant at this time.

V. Water & Sewer – Need to do maintenance on lagoon, need to check why the first cell has water in it as it was to drain into the second cell.

VI. Old Business.

1. City Maintenance – done taking applications, in the interview process.

2. Bowman County and City of Rhame Joint Power Agreement Tabled 3. Southwest Pipeline Project Contract for Transfer of Service Area Tabled VII. New Business.

1. AFLAC & medical insurance for Commissioners – not until we have more money.

2. Approval of invoices – motion made by Andy, seconded by Mike, motion carried VIII. Comments – discussion on Gail’s basement.

IX. Motion to adjourn made by Mike, seconded by Andy, motion carried.

24310 Advanced Business Methods $153.85; 24311 Bowman County Dev. Corporation $408.98; 24312 Bowman County Fair Association $2,000.00; 24313 Bowman County Treasurer $36.02; 24314 Bowman Glass $282.22; 24315 Bowman Lodge $225.00; 24316 Brosz Engineering $8,450.00; 24317 Bowman Sales & Service $11,300.00; 24318 Burke Ranch Trucking $2,176.50; 24319 Comfort Inn $160.00; 24320 Country Media $196.96; 24321 Comfort Suites $160.00; 24322 Consolidated $146.00; 24323 Diamond H Service $1,444.60; 24324 Electronic Communications $445.00; 24325 Jodi Freier $28.00; 24326 Farmer’s Union Oil Company $3,934.52; 24327 Karla Germann $45.50; 24328 Ina Holmquist $1,500.00; 24329 Kohler Communications $703.45; 24330 MCI $97.63; 24331 Anita McLaughlin $53.46; 24332 MGM Welding Service $79.93; 24333 Newby’s Ace Hardware $219.10; 24334 OffRoad Software $2,025.00; 24338 Quill $144.13; 24335 Dean Pearson $31.50; 24336 Pennington County Sheriff’s Office $30.16; 24337 Pipkin-Goodfellow Venture $41,217.46; 24339 Randy’s Welding $101.58; 24340 Mindy Schumacher $38.50; 24341 Slope Electric $289.24; 24342 Sandi Tivis $64.28; 24343 Ulteig $425.00; 24344 Vanguard Appraisals $1,375.00; 24345 Visa $518.38

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer March 25TH, April 1ST & 8TH, 2016 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BOWMAN SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Pam Hestekin, Chair of the Bowman County Rural Ambulance Board, called the meeting to order at 10:08 AM., with the following board members present: Becky Hansen, Pam Hestekin and Darrell West. Absent: Sherri Teigen. Also present: Jennifer Hestekin. Hestekin provided an update to the new ambulance facility.

The board will present the proposed 2017 Budget late summer/early fall.

Hestekin contacted a representative from the Marmarth Ambulance District notifying them of the scheduled meeting. The rural ambulance board approved the reappointment of the following members to the board for two year terms, Sherri Teigen and Darrell West; and approved Jennifer Hestekin to be appointed to fulfill the unexpired term of Ken Silha and recommended to the Bowman County Commissioners to approve their recommendations. With no further business to conduct, Hestekin adjourned the meeting at 10:25 AM. Brackel made a motion to reappoint Sherri Teigen and Darrell West for two year terms and appoint Jennifer Hestekin to fulfill the term held by Ken Silha, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman County Emergency Manager, Dean Pearson, met to seek approval for a burn ban. Bowman made a motion to adopt the following resolution, with Steiner seconding the motion. A roll call vote was requested with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

WHEREAS, the Bowman County Board of County Commissioner’s recognized that current weather and fuel conditions indicate continued

LINDA PORTHEN, ALAN HOILIEN, ESTATE OF DELBERT HOILIEN, Plaintiffs, vs.

JOANN HANSEY, ESTATE OF JOSEPH, HOILIEN JR., ESTATE OF OLINE G. MOBERG, and all other PERSONS, UNKNOWN claiming any estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon the property described in the Complaint, Defendants.

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

B. This action relates to a quiet title action upon the following described real estate in Bowman County, North Dakota: Township 129 North, Range 100 West of the Fifth Meridian Section 9: All; Section 10: S1/2NE1/4, NW1/4,

Profit and Loss for the twelve months ending December 31, 2015 General Fund Special Funds General Street Fund Street Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Improvement Water Income - Year to Date 2015 1,073,298 14,635 50,377 9,583 (413,000) (32,294) (56,743) (17,097) Expenses - Year to Date 2015 Total Year to Date 2015

660,298

Fund Balances as of December 31, 2015

Income - December 2015 Expenses - December 2015 Total December 2015

(17,658)

(6,366)

(7,514)

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General Street Fund Street Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Improvement 17,356 1,386 3,870 766 (2,703) (1,553) (1,528) (7,495) 643,545 (17,658) 4,648 (7,608) 35,965

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Published in the Bowman County Pioneer March 25TH & April 1, 2016

HELP WANTED: Temporary Work – 5 Job Openings Starting: 04/10/2016 and ending: 01/31/2017

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Special Funds Water 56,875

All Other Funds Sewer

Park Board BLM Fund Emergency 60 937 (18,218) 60

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potential for the fire occurrence within Bowman County, ND: and WHEREAS, the Board wishes to regulate activities within the County which pose a potential fire hazard by issuing a fire emergency.

Now, therefore, be it hereby resolved that the Bowman County Commissioners have authorized the fire chief of each fire district to determine if burning will be allowed within their district.

Individuals wishing to burn are asked to contact their District Fire Chief, check the Bowman County website www.bowmannd.com/county, or call the Emergency Manager at 701-5234771.

Dakota Western Bank representatives, Ron Palczewski and Duane Bowman met to discuss the services that they offer and outline the Pledge of Assets.

Steiner made a motion to approve the February 16, 2016 minutes, with Bowman seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

At 1:15 PM bids were opened for Road Oil. The following bid was submitted: Pass CR HFMS-2 CSS-1H Western Emulsions $635.00 $331.99 $183.00 Freight per Ton - $40.00, plus applicable fuel-surcharge at time of shipment Brackel made a motion to accept the bid submitted by Western Emulsions Inc., with Steiner seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Bowman County Sheriff, Rory Teigen, deputies Jordan Fisher, Frank Eberle and Dick Fredrick, met to discuss weighing of trucks and the coverage area.

Discussion was held on the FEMA Floodplain Management Ordinance.

Bowman County Zoning Director, Rory Teigen, is working on the plan and will present once completed.

Steiner made a motion to enter into a contract with the State of North Dakota Office of State Court Administrator for the provision of clerk of district court services for the FY 2017-FY 2019 Biennium, with Brackel seconding the motion. A roll call vote was requested with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve entering into a contract with the North Dakota Game and Fish to become an on-line vendor. Bowman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Schumacher met to discuss potential changes to the road and bridge employees work schedules.

With no further business to discuss, Bowman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:20 PM with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

Rick Braaten (s) Chairman Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AND AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy regulating the Practice of Pharmacy

North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy

will hold a public hearing to address proposed amendments to N.D Admin.

Code 61-02-01-03 Pharmaceutical Compounding Standards and 61-0207.1 - Pharmacy Technician Tasks and 61-08-01-10 Counseling Services [of Out-of-State Pharmacies] and a proposed new section in N.D. Admin.

Code 61-04-12 Patient Consultation Requirements.

at the annual NDPhA Convention held at the Radisson Hotel New York New York Rm. 605 E. Broadway Bismarck, ND Sat., April 30, 2016 4:00 p.m.

A copy of the proposed rules are available at www.nodakpharmacy.com or may be obtained by writing the North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy, calling (701) 328-9535 or by email ndboph2@btinet.net. Also, written comments may be submitted to 1906 East Broadway, Bismarck, ND 58501 until May 20th, 2016. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy at the above telephone number or address at least 14 days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 18th day of March, 2016.

Mark J. Hardy, PharmD Executive Director

West Plains Housing 6,966 (3,972)

Total 1,155,857 (541,323)

2,994

614,533

All Other Funds West Plains Sewer Park Board BLM Fund Emergency Housing (236) 3,787 3,459 16,989 4,150

Balance Checking Sheet Account Total Adjustment Balance 23,378 (13,516) 744,151 831 744,983

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BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

Posting Date March 21 2016

1. LITERATURE: How many words is Shakespeare credited with inventing?

2. FOOD & DRINK: What is the Irish dish called colcannon made of?

3. ASTRONOMY: What is the third planet from the Sun in our solar system?

4. HISTORY: Who was Britain’s first female prime minister?

5. SCIENCE: What is the scientific study of fingerprints called?

6. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the country of Palau located?

7. ANATOMY: Where are the three smallest bones in the human body found?

8. MATH: How many different ways can you make change for a dollar?

9. QUOTATIONS: What 20th-century mythologist made the observation, “We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us”?

10. FLAGS: What color is the maple leaf on Canada’s flag? © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

Trivia Test Answers 1. More than 1,700 2. Cabbage and mashed potatoes 3. Earth 4. Margaret Thatcher 5. Dermatoglyphics 6. Western Pacific Ocean 7. The middle ear 8. 293 9. Joseph Campbell 10. Red

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SPORTS

3 classes back on agenda for basketball

By SHELDON CHRISTENSON For The Pioneer

A straw vote at the annual meeting of the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA) District Chairs Committee passed by a 14-2 margin to have the NDHSAA Board of Directors look into a 3-class system for basketball. No specific plan was presented but the board of directors will be looking into the merits of a 3-class system in the future.

I think this is a no-brainer, and three classes should be approved.

There are currently 21 Class A schools and 109 Class B schools.

Keep the present number of Class

A schools, although Watford City may have to eventually move to Class A. Of the remaining schools make four regions, each with eight teams from the highest enrollments.

This would be the new Class B and would include the bigger private schools such as Shiloh, Dickinson Trinity, Our Redeemers, etc. The remaining teams would be Class C, roughly 77, although I would rename the classes AAA, AA and A. Mike McFeely of the Forum News Service recently did an article sarcastically berating the idea.

From his commentary headline, “Here comes another three-class

proposal” to his (in my opinion) misguided justifications.

He indicates that in states that have expanded their basketball tournament, like Minnesota and South Dakota, statewide enthusiasm had taken a hit.

I talked to my nephew who coaches in Minnesota and he doesn’t buy that theory. Years ago Minnesota only had one division and now they have four. Does he think it is competitive to have a town like Edgerton—98 kids in the top four grades—take on the likes of Apple Valley with 1494 kids in the top four grades?

I lived in Rapid City S.D., from 2004-2012 and followed the high

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They currently have 17 teams in AA, 55 in A and 85 in B. He also states; “Here’s a fact, the smallest schools wanting to split into three classes are going to have a difficult time making the state tournament no matter what, because they are the smallest schools.

They’ll always be that, no matter if they compete in Class B or a new Class C.” No Mr. McFeely, the fact is the schools competing within or close to their enrollment size will always have the chance. But unlike the private schools in the big cities who

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Passing statistics The Vikings Vine By JORDAN WRIGHT For the Pioneer

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

For the second to last article, we’ll be going over the cornerbacks. In the early years of the NFL, passing statistics were not nearly as important as a team’s ability to run the ball and conversely shut down the other team’s rushing attack. In recent years, however, the NFL has shifted to a passing league, placing great importance on the defensive backfield to shut down wide receivers.

In 2015, Minnesota ranked 12th in the league in passing yards allowed, which is a light drop from 2014 when the Vikings were seventh. The Vikings did see an improvement in touchdowns allowed however, moving from 17th in 2014 (26 touchdowns allowed) to 11th with only 24 touchdowns allowed.

Captain Munnerlyn was the Vikings best cornerback in 2015, according to Pro Football Focus.

Munnerlyn was given a player grade of 82.3, which ranked him 18th out of the 111 cornerbacks who qualified. Captain is entering the last season of a three-year contract he signed in 2014, and he will make $4.58 million this year. There was a huge jump in Munnerlyn’s play from 2014 to 2015, and he credits that to trusting Mike Zimmer’s system.

Look for another jump as he enters the third year in the system. At the young age of 27, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Vikings look to extend well,Captain sooner rather than later.

Terence Newman was the second best corner on Mar-the team in 2015, earnColeing a player grade of 76.3 , Ja-according to PFF, which lson,ranks him 39th. NewLee,man was a vital piece to the Vikings’ defense last emicyear, as he was able to and lson, ffers,

lock down the corner spot across from Rhodes, allowing Rookie Trae Waynes to be eased into playing time. Terence just signed a one-year, $2.5 million dollar contract to come back for one more season. The veteran was even asked to play safety last season, and it wouldn’t be a stretch to see him get more snaps across from Harrison Smith this year.

Xavier Rhodes is supposed to be the best corner on the Vikings, but he ended the 2015 season with a 70.6 PFF player grade, which ranks him 58th in the league. Rhodes’ play picked up in the second half of the season, and if he can get healthy, he still has the ability to become an elite corner in the NFL. Xavier is entering the fourth season and will make just under $2.5 million this year. The Vikings have the option to pick up a fifth year option on Rhodes, and I fully expect them to do so. I also expect the Vikings to sign him to a contract extension next off-season.

Rookie Trae Waynes did not play many snaps this past season, as the Vikings were being patient and not allowing him to see the field until he was ready. Since he didn’t play enough snaps, he didn’t qualify to be ranked by PFF. However, Waynes was given a player grade of 72.9 for the snaps he did play, which would have ranked him 51st in the league. I was impressed with the limited snaps Waynes played, and I could see a big jump from his play in preseason. I fully expect Trae to grab the starting spot across from Rhodes this season.

Entering his second season, Waynes is scheduled to make just under $3 million this year.

Next week’s article will cover the safety spot as well as the kickers. After the roster breakdown is completed, I will be focusing my attention on the draft. If you have any players you would like me to keep an eye on and possible write about, please let me know through my contact information below!

If you have any comments or suggestions, I encourage you to reach out to me through Facebook (facebook.com/SkolJWright) Twitter (@SkolJWright)

GAME AND FISH NEWS Elk, moose, bighorn sheep apps due this week Elk, moose and bighorn sheep applications must be submitted online, or postmarked, before midnight March 23.

To apply online, or to print out an application to mail, access the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov.

Applications are also available at Game and Fish offices and license vendors.

Residents age 18 or older are reminded to prove residency on the application by submitting a valid North Dakota driver’s license number or a North Dakota nondriver photo identification number.

Individuals mailing applications to the department are advised to mail early because some post offices use the following day’s postmark for mail received after regular hours. The department’s online application feature will be deactivated March 23 at midnight.

Bighorn sheep population increases The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual bighorn sheep survey revealed a minimum of 292 bighorn sheep in western North Dakota, up 8 percent from last year and 3 percent above the five-year average.

Altogether, biologists counted 88 rams, 160 ewes and 44 lambs. Not included are approximately 30 bighorns in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Big game biologist Brett Wiedmann said the survey is good news after an all-age die-off that began in 2014.

“This year’s number was encouraging given the ongoing effects of bacterial pneumonia throughout most of the badlands,” Wiedmann said.

The northern badlands population, which was hit the hardest from the dieoff, increased 13 percent from last year. However, the southern badlands population was down 19 percent.

“Overall, rams, ewes and lambs all increased from last year,” Wiedmann said. “We were also pleased to see that 76 percent of lambs counted during last summer’s survey survived the winter, which is above average. The recruitment rate of lambs per adult ewes was 31 percent, equal to the long-term average.”

Game and Fish Department biologists count and classify all bighorn sheep in late summer, and then re-

2016-18 fishing regulations set, new license required

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North Dakota’s 2016-18 JH):fishing proclamation is set, with regulations effective Lee April 1, 2016 through March Mat-31, 2018. Anglers are reminded that new fishing licenses are required April 1. thew Noteworthy regulation changes include: Lee, · A free fishing weekend was added for North Dakota Nateresidents during the ice fishing season. In the coming Lanewinter, the free weekend will be held Dec. 31 – Jan. 1, Clay2017. · The statewide possession limit for bluegill, yellow perch and white bass was reduced from 80 to 40 each. · All drain plugs that hold back water must be removed, and all draining devices must be open on all watercraft and recreational bilges and confined spaces, during out-of-water transport.

· All water must be completely drained from bait containers, including bait buckets, upon leaving the Red River, or any other waters designated as infested with Class 1 prohibited aquatic nuisance species. · Sweet Briar Dam and Braun Lake are open to darkhouse spearfishing, and Larimore Dam and Wood Lake are closed to darkhouse spearfishing. · Markers must be in the

count lambs the following March, as they approach one year of age, to determine recruitment.

“Adult mortality slowed significantly in 2015, and we had a good number of lambs survive in 2014 and 2015 to compensate for most of the adult losses,” Wiedmann said. “The bad news is that many bighorns are still showing signs of pneumonia, so next year’s survey will be important in determining if the state’s population is continuing to recover from the disease outbreak, or if the pathogens are likely to persist and cause a longterm population decline.”

Dr. Dan Grove, Department veterinarian, said disease testing last winter revealed that deadly pathogens were still present in 16 of 22 bighorns tested. He said animals continue to succumb to pneumonia, albeit at a much slower rate.

A bighorn sheep hunting season is tentatively scheduled to open in 2016, unless there is a recurrence of bacterial pneumonia. The status of the bighorn sheep season

possession of anglers and/ or spearers as soon as a hole greater than 10 inches in diameter is made in the ice. · Largemouth bass and northern pike length restrictions are eliminated on Red Willow Lake and largemouth bass length restrictions removed on North and South Golden lakes. · Fishing rods must be easily visible and within a maximum distance of 150 feet of participating anglers.

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will be determined Sept. 1, after summer population surveys are completed.

Whooping crane migration Whooping cranes are in the midst of their spring migration and sightings will increase as they make their way through North Dakota over the next several weeks.

Anyone seeing these birds as they move through the state is asked to report sightings so the birds can be tracked.

Whoopers stand about five feet tall and have a wingspan of about seven feet from tip to tip. They are bright white with black wing tips, which are visible only when the wings are outspread. In flight they extend their long necks straight forward, while their long, slender legs extend out behind the tail. Whooping cranes typically migrate singly, or in groups of 2-3 birds, and may be associated with sandhill cranes.

Other white birds such as snow geese, swans and egrets are often mistaken for

whooping cranes. The most common misidentification is pelicans, because their wingspan is similar and they tuck their pouch in flight, leaving a silhouette similar to a crane when viewed from below.

Anyone sighting whoopers should not disturb them, but record the date, time, location, and the birds’ activity. Observers should also look closely for and report colored bands which may occur on one or both legs. Whooping cranes have been marked with colored leg bands to help determine their identity.

Whooping crane sightings should be reported to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office at Lostwood, 701-848-2466, or Long Lake, 701-387-4397, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department in Bismarck, 701328-6300, or to local game wardens across the state.

Reports help biologists locate important whooping crane habitat areas, monitor marked birds, determine survival and population numbers.

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

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

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Community Care Coordinator Southwest Healthcare Services is seeking a Full-Time RN to serve as a Community Care Coordinator. A Community Care Coordinator role is to perform care coordination with individuals, families and the community in the home, in the office, on a walk-in basis or in other community care settings.

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

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Textiles in interior design:

By LINDA BROOKS Contributing Writer

Every Interior Designer uses textiles (fabrics) in their work. They are woven or unwoven materials used in interiors for upholstery, draperies, wall coverings, etc. They can be made of natural fibers (wool, cotton, silk, or linen) or synthetic fibers (rayon, nylon, Dacron, etc.) or combinations of natural and synthetic fabrics.

Part of my interior designer training involved a class on textiles – we had to learn about the way in which fabrics are manufactured to be able to understand if a particular fabric or pattern would work for our specific project. We studied warp, weave, woof, weft, selvages and looms.

Each project that we worked on incorporated a floor plan with room sizes, number of windows and doors, furnishings, window,

wall and floor coverings, and accessories.

A client might request a very masculine, sedate room with tartan family plaids – these plaids come down through the generations of Celtic families. The tartans could be incorporated in the wall paper, carpets, drapes or furnishings. Or we could be given a client who wanted a very 60’s look that included the use of rattan – a vine like member of the palm family grown in India. Rattan is used in a lot of wicker ware and is not easily stained - however it can be lacquered. Caning refers to the weaving of rattans striped bark. This classic, geometric pattern is seen today not only in rattan but also in fabrics with bold color combinations and oversize scale.

Last month I wrote about rendering and how we used the various mediums to do that. Today I am going to the next step where our rendering

was of fabrics for upholstery, draperies, flooring and wall coverings. The tricky part here was that the scale of the fabric had to be correct on the rendered piece – an example would be the spacing/width of the lines on tartan fabric or the spacing for the rattan pattern on the rendered piece.

As we look at patterns in fabrics I thought a little quiz might be fun – how well do you know your patterns?

HGTV magazine put together “What’s that Pattern” and I thought you might enjoy trying out your skills.

I hope you have enjoyed a brief look at textiles and how interior designers use them.

Linda Brooks, owner of Design Consulting, has an Interior Design degree from NDSU. She lives in Bowman. View her design blog on The Pioneer’s website, www.bowmanextra. com. Contact her by email at lbrooks@ndsupernet.com.

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