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SWHC asks city for $2.5M bond increase for project

City will hold public hearing; advances SWHC $500k in city sales tax

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Southwest Healthcare Services is seeking all possible financial help after learning the costs of its renovation and expansion project dramatically increased.

A resolution was approved Tuesday by the Bowman City Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting that authorized

the holding of a public hearing before the commission can make a decision to increase SWHC’s revenue bond by $2.5 million.

The city previously authorized $16 million in bonds for SWHC. City Commission President Lyn James explained that the bonds have no liability to the city. “We are strictly a conduit for financing,” she said and added that the city will have no fiscal responsibility. That means the $16 million in loans for SWHC,

and the additional $2.5 million if approved, would not come from the city’s budget. Instead, that money comes from a thirdparty.

The bonds that SWHC is using require a "conduit" for funding, which must be a local taxing entity such as the city of Bowman.

Becky Hansen, CEO of Southwest Healthcare Services, requested that the city hold a public hearing, the legal route per North Dakota Century Code, before the additional millions in bonding could be granted.

Hansen said the Bowman health care provider has been “rounding up” sources of funds

after bids for its project came back much higher than anticipated. The present estimate for the project’s construction now stands at $28.5 million.

The city is authorized by the Municipal Industrial Development Act of North Dakota's Century Code to issue revenue bonds and to loan the proceeds to nonprofit corporations for the purpose of providing health care facilities and other revenue producing facilities.

As part of the additional bonds, SWHC will also refund the outstanding City of Bowman Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, which were granted in

THEIR BARK IS AS STRONG AS THEIR BITE

Rhame man, 19, faces slew of criminal charges

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net

mances in the 800-meter and 1600-meter runs, each earning her places. Feist ran 2:45.02 in the 800 to place 7th, and 6:10.83 to place 3rd. Freshman Cassidy Walby capped the day for the ladies as she placed 8th in the 200-meter dash, running a time of 29.85 seconds.

“We are just happy to be able to compete, and are very encouraged by the

A 19-year-old Bowman County man was charged with four felonies and four misdemeanors in a Dickinson court on Monday stemming from the alleged kidnapping and assault of a Bowman woman.

Tristian Larkin of Rhame appeared before Judge William Herauf in Southwest Judicial District Court the morning of March 23 for arraignment on a lengthy list of charges, according to court records.

Larkin was granted release on the condition he pay an $8,000 cash bond and surrender any firearms in his possession to the Bowman County Sheriff’s Department, according to court documents. Larkin was also ordered not to have contact with the woman allegedly involved in the incidents.

As of Wednesday, when this article went to print, Larkin posted bond and was released after being held in the Dickinson Adult Detention Center.

Larkin was arrested Sunday by the Bowman County Sheriff’s Department. In a court affidavit, Bowman County Sheriff Deputy Doug Langhoff stated that, on or about March 22, he received a call from North Dakota State Radio requesting he respond to a report of domestic violence at a residence on 11th Avenue in Bowman.

When he arrived at the scene, Langhoff witnessed the alleged victim having two black eyes, according to the report. He then interviewed the alleged victim, who is a minor, and she stated that Larkin had struck her the evening prior.

It was indicated in the affidavit that Larkin allegedly struck the woman on a drive home from Bowman, grabbed her and tried to hit her head repeatedly on the car’s window.

The next morning, Larkin and the woman arrived at the Frontier Travel Plaza in Bowman where the woman jumped out of Larkin’s vehicle and fled his control, according to the affidavit. She then ran to the nearby El-Vu Motel and phoned her mother for help.

It was stated in the affidavit that Larkin al-

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Bowman County Track and Field opens 2015 season; Meadows claims 400-meter title, Bulldogs place 8th climated.

The girl’s team brought some youth to the meet, as a freshman and two sophomores put their talents to show.

The day started off with Lindsey Dix, placing 6th, earning a spot in the finals of the 60-meter hurdles. Dix improved her time and position in the finals race by running 10.79 seconds to place her 5th. It was then the distance runners’ turn as Lacey Feist turned in perfor-

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Bowman Interior Designer Linda Brooks has some ideas on how you can bring spring into your home decor. PAGE 4

The young wrestlers hit the mat again in competitions over the past few weeks.

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Design Spaces: Add green to your palette

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Lucas Meadows attacks the corner on his way to winning the 400-meter dash at the Black Hills State University Indoor Meet. (Photo by Chris Peterson)

With the spring sports season getting into full swing, the Bowman County Track and Field team kicked off their meet season.

Eight athletes postponed spring break vacations for one more day and traveled to Spearfish, S.D., to compete at the Black Hills State University Indoor Meet. The 200-meter indoor track serves as of the best in the Dakotas and the Bulldogs wasted no time getting ac-

2006, through refinancing those into the new bonding.

Hansen explained to Commissioner Chuck Whitney that SWHC will roll $2.1 million of the hospital's debt into the financing.

In a resolution read aloud by James during the meeting, it was stated that the city was advised by representatives of SWHC that, “with the aid of municipal financing and the resulting lower cost, the interim financing of the project would be significantly more feasible.”

A unanimous vote was made

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Southwest Water board to meet The Southwest Water Authority Board of Directors meeting will be held April 6, 2015, beginning at 9 a.m.

The meeting will be held at the Southwest Water Authority Operations and Maintenance Center Office in Dickinson.

Southwest Water Authority is governed by an elected 15-member board of directors representing the 12 counties and two cities located in southwest North Dakota. It was born in the North Dakota Legislature to provide for the supply and distribution of water for the future economic welfare of the people of southwestern North Dakota. The board meets monthly to discuss the management, operations, maintenance, progress and future planning of the Southwest Pipeline Project. For more information, or if you would like to be placed on the agenda, please contact Southwest Water Authority’s office at 701-225-0241 or toll free at 888-425-0241.

UPCOMING EVENTS March 23 March 23, 24, 30 and 31 — NDSU Bowman County Extension Service Spring Fever Garden Forums — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Dakota Room at the Bowman County Courthouse

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March 28 St. Patrick’s Day Party at The Waterhole Bar in Rhame, N.D.

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April 7 Southwest Healthcare Services - Annual Meeting —Social at 6:30 p.m., Meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Bowman Lutheran Church

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April 8 Kindergarten Screening — 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. at the Bowman Lutheran Church

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USDA designates southwest counties disaster area

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Despite the absence of disastourous snow or icefall this winter, Bowman joins several counties in southwest North Dakota that have been designated as disaster areas.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated 25 counties in North Dakota as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by the combined effects of frost, colder than averages winter, cooler than normal spring temperatures, excessive rainfall, ground saturation, frost, freeze, severe thunderstorms, hail, high winds, drought, weather-related insects, diseases and sprout damage that occurred from Jan. 1, 2014, and continues. Those counties include Adams and Hettinger.

Farmers and ranchers in Bowman and Slope counties also qualified for natural disaster assistance because the counties are contiguous, as well as farmers and ranchers in Fallon and Wibaux counties in Montana and Perkins and Harding in South Dakota.

The counties were designated natural disaster

The USDA desigated several southwest North Dakota counties, including Bowman, as disaster areas stemming from weather events in January 2014 to the present. Farmers and ranchers in the area with damages can file for emergency loans through the USDA to cover their losses. areas on March 18, making all qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for low interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency, provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in

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Bowman County Rural Ambulance District Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Bowman County Rural Ambulance District will be held on Tuesday, April 7th at 10:00 a.m. in conjunction with the regularly scheduled commission meeting in the county commissioner’s room at the Bowman County Courthouse.

All are welcome to attend!

eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses.

FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account

the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability.

FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to the EM loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity.

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by the commissioners to allow for a public hearing, which was scheduled for 5:15 p.m. April 23 at Bowman City Hall.

Hansen also requested an advance of $500,000 from the city sales tax’s allocation to SWHC to aid in the construction costs.

SWHC is putting together a bond issue, which requires an account of all funding sources that is available for the lending entities to then match.

One way they could get it to match, according to

Hansen, was to have the city input $500,000 from the sales tax fund. It would then be set aside in an escrow account for SWHC to use for future capital improvements.

James told the commission that she visited with Steve Wild, city attorney for Bowman, who said the city was able to do such a thing.

It was required that Hansen report back to the commission on what those funds were used for as they are spent.

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Learn More About Your Local Healthcare Services!

Southwest Healthcare Service’s Annual Meeting will be at Bowman Lutheran Church on April 7, 2015.

Social: 6:30pm Meeting: 7:00pm

All are welcome to attend!

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New retailer Shopko opens its doors to positive reviews

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Shopko opened its doors to the public Sunday during its “soft” opening and, so far, the community seems to appreciate the new retailer, according to its store manager.

Scott Sola, Shopko store manager and former manager of ALCO in Bowman, said Tuesday that the soft opening went very well.

The soft opening, leading up to the new businesses’ grand opening on Friday, provided patrons an opportunity to experience what Shopko has to offer and lent an extra bit of hands-on training for the employees.

“We had a feeling it was going to be a busy day,” Sola told the Pioneer. “I think we were a little busier than I thought we were going to be.”

Vehicles filled the Shopko parking lot, beginning at noon Sunday. People began lining up outside of its front entrance, eagerly waiting to step inside.

Sola said he’s heard many positive comments, including how patrons like the brighter, cleaner store layout and the expanded range of merchandise.

But Sola said the store’s inventory isn’t complete, due to shipping issues and delays, so patrons will see added selections over the next few weeks. Though, he said for the most part the departments are set in their present locations.

Sola said he believes Shopko’s array of products to be a larger selection than its predecessor, ALCO, which closed its

Store foundation to donate to BCPS at Friday's grand opening

doors earlier this year after the company declared bankruptcy and subsequently folded.

With the new store also comes the ability to hire additional employees.

Presently Shopko has 16 employees, which may change in the future according to Sola, but the store will retain more employees than ALCO. One of the chief criticisms when ALCO occupied the building were the frequent long wait times for customers.

Sola said Shopko is working to address that and its added number of employees could help the situation.

Long waits were seen at the soft opening of Shopko, and the company had actually removed one of the store’s registers, but Sola said he doesn’t expect that problem to persist.

“Especially with grand opening, I have a feeling it will be kind of that way again like it was on Sunday,” he said. “Once things get down and get into a routine, I think it will run a lot better.”

A grand opening for Shopko will be held March 27, with ceremonies beginning at 8:45 a.m. in front of the store. At that time, Shopko will present a $2,500 donation to Bowman County Public Schools and will kick-off

April West River

Healthy Happenings

Scholarships Due April 1 Forms available on wrhs.com under giving Stork Screening Classroom 1 on Tues., April 7 from 2 - 5 pm Complimentary prenatal education • Tour of birthing wing • Meet with patient financial services • Staff-enroll in patient portal. All expectant mothers and support person encouraged to attend.Please contact Patty Ness, RN to schedule at 701.567.6177 or patrician@wrhs.com Next month’s Stork Screening is May 5.

Spring Into Our MRI - Adult Prom Fri., April 10 at Suzie’s Woodfire Grill, Hettinger Tickets: $25/person available at KB Jewelers, Kim at WRHS Administration or call Ted Uecker at 567-3666 Social/Appetizers: 5:30– 7:30 pm Grand March: 7:30 pm Silent Auction: 5:30 – 9:00 pm Live Auction: 9:00 pm Janel Johnson Photography: 8:00 – 9:30 pm Music by Riley with Uptown Sounds: 7:30 -- 12:30 pm Living with Diabetes A series of group education sessions scheduled with Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs): “Counting Carbohydrates” on Mon., April 13 presented by Linda Nudell. “All About Diabetes” on Mon., April 27 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.

Wellness Break on KNDC 1490 Lynly Ottmar, Occupational Therapist & Patty Ness, Community Health & Wellness Coordinator will discuss “Role & Scope of Occupational Therapy” on Thurs., April 16 at 8:30 am. on KNDC radio station.

April is National Occupational Therapy Month.

WRHS Auxiliary Meeting WRHS Auxiliary luncheon meeting on Thurs., April 23 at NOON in the medical center’s classroom.

65 Years of Giving Charitable Membership Due WRHS Auxiliary charitable memberships are due.

Form is located on www.wrhs.com under Auxiliary.

Ten dollar memberships can be sent to West River Health Services, Attn. Jenifer Long, 1000 Hwy 12, Hettinger, ND 58639. Thank you in advance.

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the event with special savings coupons for the first 100 customers.

Sola said a large difference from ALCO is the better quality clothing that Shopko carries, among many other things. Mostly the two stores carry the same types of products.

“It was great to see the support that the community had for us in these first days and look forward to it in the future,” Sola said.

DESIGN SPACES

Add some fresh greens for spring

By Linda Brooks For the Pioneer

Spring arrived a few days ago and that makes me think that green things are just around the corner. Green is the color of spring, new life, and growth that goes on and on. Depending on the shade you choose “green” can be a very soothing, calming color. I’ve talked with people who have used all shades of greens in their homes and have never tired of them.

Shades of green range from soft olives and sage, to vibrant Kelly and color saturated olives, to deep Tartan greens and blue greens. Each has its own feel and each can deliver a wealth of ambiance to the spaces where they are used.

Aside from painting a room green how can a person use green in other ways to invite spring into their homes? There are numerous ways that “fresh greens” can be added to any décor.

Green can be the basic wall color with lighter sheers or blinds, light wood floors and light furniture. Your large furniture pieces can carry the green and the other things in the room can complement them with softer col-

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ors. Carpet or room size rugs can carry the green theme while letting furnishings and accessories accent with other colors.

The room could be com-

Green silk plants come in so many varieties - you can purchase them at various craft and hobby retail stores. You can find succulents, tall grass bundles,

pletely white with only green plants adding the color in the room.

Accessories are a great way to add “green” to a room. They could include - candlesticks, glassware, silk plants, vases, sculptures, grasses, moss covered balls, candles, throws and pillows. If you add live plants remember that they help clean the air – taking in our carbon dioxide and giving oxygen back to us. You can frame 3 or 5 different cards that have green plants on them or frame seed packets for a country look – a very inexpensive way to add some new art.

ivies, grapevine and moss balls, ferns, short grasses, and a great variety of green garlands.

I have used different size Styrofoam balls to make some green leaf balls – gluing flat green leaves onto them. I added ribbons so I could hang the balls in various areas of my home. These balls can also be used to make topiary trees. Topiaries are decorative pieces that feature two or three balls in graduated sizes that are mounted on a stick – the stick is then weighted in the bottom of a flower pot. The idea comes from the clipping and shap-

ing of plants, shrubs and trees into formal or fanciful shapes. Topiaries have been featured in formal gardens since the 16th century to the present.

If you like to photograph plants you can enlarge some of your photos and frame them for some new “greens” in your space or you can go online to pull up sites that feature graphics, posters, and all kinds of art. Calendars are a great place to get large prints for framing for minimal cost. Green stained glass pieces can also help welcome spring.

A couple of local artists may be able to help you out with some “fresh greens” for your spaces.

Chris Fulton, a photographer and artist, (5235568) has a wide variety of pieces for sale. Amanda Njos of Cowchip Creations, (574-3195), features rustic furniture and art pieces for the home.

I have worked with both artists and would highly recommend them.

I hope this gives you some ideas on how to add some “spring greens” to your spaces.

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

YOUR WEEKLY FORECAST

TODAY March 27

59° 36°

Years of Caring

The interior of Bowman's Shopko, which opened Sunday. Photos by Bryce Martin | Pioneer

Periods of sun; not as cool

SATURDAY March 28

67° 36°

Warmer; afternnon shower

SUNDAY March 29

59° 35°

Intervals of clouds and sun

MONDAY March 30

64° 32°

Sunny and mild

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

46° 15°

36° 16°

March 31

Colder with showers

April 1

Colder with a little snow

THURSDAY April 2

36° 18°

Cloudy and cold with flurries

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COMMUNITY

Students get SADD Learn perils of drunk driving

A group of 31 Bowman County High School students, seen above, attended the state Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) conference March 22-24 in Bismarck. Students heard speakers and attended sessions with the theme, “Finding Your Inner Superhero.”

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Parks and Rec Dept. needs your help The Bowman Parks and Recreation Board recently held a retreat to discuss items relating to facilities and programs. The outcome of the retreat was to find out the opinion of the citizens of Bowman and surrounding areas.

A needs survey was designed and is being mailed to all households within the city of Bowman. We have also placed this needs survey on Survey Monkey. If you live within a 50-mile radius of Bowman, you are invited to complete the needs survey by April 12. This needs survey will only take a few minutes to complete.

If you receive the needs survey by mail, please complete and send to the City of Bowman with your utility payment or drop off at Rouzie Rec Center.

The Survey Monkey link will be emailed to our members and program participants, placed on Facebook, and placed on our website bowmanparksandrec.org, the blue 'Quick Links' box. Paper surveys will also be available at the Rouzie Rec Center. Though there are multiple ways of completing the needs survey, please use one method only; paper or Survey Monkey.

"We are looking forward to receiving this information. It is important for us to understand the preferences, interests, and concerns of the community. We want to thank you in advance for helping us shape the future of our community," stated Chanell Walby, director.

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legedly said, “If this happens again he would kill himself or others.”

A preliminary hearing for Larkin is scheduled for May 14 in front of Judge Zane Anderson in Bowman, according to court documents.

Among the many charges Larkin faces is a Class A felony of kidnapping, for which the maximum penalty is 20 years imprisonment, a fine of $20,000 or both. That is in addition to three Class C felony charges of felonious restraint, terrorizing and aggravated assault, each of which carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a fine of $10,000 or both.

The lesser charges included four misdemeanors — three Class A misdemeanor charges of menacing, criminal coercion and unlawful imprisonment, each of which carry a maximum sentence of one year in prison, a fine of $3,000 or both. He was also charged with one Class C misdemeanor of disorderly conduct, for which the maximum sentence is 30 days imprisonment, a $1,500 fine or both.

85th Birthday Open House for

Darrell West Sunday, March 29th St. Charles Catholic Church 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

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Say Anything By Rob Port

Heading into the 2015 legislative session it was clear that vaping products, or e-cigarettes to use a term proponents of the new products hate, were going to get some new regulations to live by. Mostly dealing with how accessible they are to minors.

It isn’t currently illegal in North Dakota to sell vaping products to minors, though most retailers won’t sell them to kids anyway and doing so almost certainly will be illegal once this session is over. But the relatively non-controversial move toward prohibiting sales to minors has quickly become a proxy battle over whether or not vaping should be lumped in with tobacco use.

This is a very important debate.

Vaping proponents want to make it clear that their products aren’t tobacco products. They don’t contain tobacco at all. They sometimes use tobacco byproducts, mostly nicotine extracted from tobacco, and sometimes the vaping products are designed to look like cigarettes and be used like cigarettes. The term “e-cigarette” was even invented in the early days of vaping marketing, though now as proponents seek to distance their products from tobacco they’ve stopped using it.

But their argument is clear: Vaping isn’t smoking. When you vape, you do not burn tobacco. For them, that distinction makes all the difference in the world.

Not for the anti-tobacco crusaders, though. These zealots who have managed to carve out for themselves official status in our state government want to carry on as if the two things are the same.

The vaping proponents seem to have the right of this issue. They’re not the same thing. Vaping seems to be a new a much healthier way for those who crave nicotine to get it.

Granted, the vaping industry is currently something of a wild west frontier, but all early evidence points to the use of these new nicotine delivery devices as being significantly healthier for

the public than traditional tobacco use.

Meaning that the antitobacco zealots, in their rush to make vaping their enemy alongside tobacco use, may actually be working contrary to the interests of public health.

And they’ve already been victorious in one way. The statewide ban on public smoking passed by North Dakota voters in 2012 contained something I’d wager most voters weren’t aware of: A ban on vaping too.

That was a bad decision, but there’s hope the Legislature won’t double down on a bad idea this year.

There are two bills dealing with a ban on e-cigarette or vaping products to minors, and neither of them seek to lump these products in with tobacco products. HB1078, introduced by Bismarck Republican Rep. Diane Larson, adds “nicotine devices” to the list of products banned for sale to minors, with that term defined as “any noncombustible product that can be used by an individual to simulate smoking through inhalation of a substance that contains or delivers nicotine or any other ingredient.”

HB1186, introduced by West Fargo Republican Rep. Kim Koppelman, does essentially the same thing, but further breaks down the definitions of vaping products with terms “electronic smoking devices” and “alternative nicotine products.”

But both bills, which passed the House and were heard before a Senate committee this last week, do something very positive. They seek to define these new vaping products in the law as something distinct and separate from tobacco products.

That’s the right move.

Because vaping isn’t smoking. There’s no tobacco involved. There’s no flame involved.

Which isn’t to say that vaping is good for you. It’s probably about as benign as drinking a can of soda or a cup of designer coffee.

Not particularly healthy, but not particularly risky either.

But it seems certain that vaping is healthier than smoking by a country mile. That’s a wonderful development. Shame on those who would seek to attack vaping in the name of “public health.” Their actions speak volumes about what their true motivations are.

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

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Hat Tips By Dean Meyer

Hello, I guess to many across the United States, this is a great time of year.

Oh, it could be because many are starting to calf.

And you will find out if that $8000 bull you bought last year is worth the extra dollars you spent. Many are starting to work on grain drills, clean seed wheat, and agonize over what crop, if any, will provide an opportunity for profit.

That is of course, if the rains come, the frost stays away, the grasshoppers are not seen, and a myriad of diseases don’t appear.

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But to many, it is the culmination of the basketball year. March Madness is upon us. The Bison of NDSU made us proud and although they lost, they played a great team closer than many expected. But then they are the Bison!

Many of my friends were glued to the TV this past week, studying brackets, placing wagers, and generally cheering for the underdogs as they played their hearts out.

In North Dakota we crowned our high school champions. I’m a class B guy. I don’t even know who won the Class A. It’s always the major cities.

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This & That By Josephine Kaczmarek

Thursday Mary Pladsen came to see Elwin. She comes quite often.

Betty Peterson had a few friends to come and play Hand and Foot.

Those that were here were Charlotte Pladsen, Delores Schuh, and Delberta Kulseth.

On Friday, Pam and John came to spend the afternoon. They also enjoyed playing Bingo.

Bernie Ratzlaff played Bingo one afternoon.

His wife Ruth came and joined him.

Zola Hagen and Emily Stadheim from Reeder came to see Patsy Sep-

N.D. Outdoors By Doug Leier

Signs of spring honestly began weeks ago.

For me, the first bald eagle pairs setting up their nests in February is proof that winter is losing its grip, and this year the turn of March brought unseasonably mild and record-breaking temperatures.

The annual college

basketball championship game and the first pitch of the Major League baseball season are close at hand. The first robins are already here, and across the state a lot of sump pumps have kicked in because of draining water from the frost going out.

These telltale signs of the changing of seasons are also a reminder that it’s time to move on from one hunting and fishing season to another, as all 2014-15 hunting, fishing and trapping licenses expire on March 31.

That means anyone

Indian boys from Four Winds and Standing Rock. Newtown and the Mandaree Warriors. The Berthold Bombers have been there.

And this year you had to cheer for the New England Tigers! A bunch of boys from a small high school that had vowed when they were fourth graders that they would go to state. And they did it. My, oh my, what a wonderful group of young men. They lost a heartbreaker in their first game. In overtime.

And they lost their second game. Again in overtime. And the third game they played their hearts out. But those young legs, after three games in three days, and extra minutes played, lost a step or two and they didn’t win.

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lose. They can hold their heads high as they head down Highway 22 because they made us proud! And you know what. When the Bison won the Summit League and went to The Dance, no cars were burned in Fargo! In New England, when the Tigers were crowned Region champions and made that little town swell with pride, there were no riots!

I have a lot of friends in Rugby, the home of the Class B Champions!

And I congratulate them.

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ton. They also stayed and played Bingo.

The Scranton Sacred Heart Ladies came on Saturday afternoon and held the Bingo game.

Each one that won a game got a quarter. We all enjoyed it.

Larry White from Bismarck spent Saturday and Sunday with his mom Joann.

On Sunday, noon, Joanne Erickson was a

dinner guest for her Aunt Doris Fischer.

Sunday, Clem and Maggie Schaaf came to visit Jo K., Clem’s sister.

Monday, my granddaughter Gaye Dvernak from Watford City came and we made Easter center pieces. They turned out real nice. We used jelly beans, peeps, big bouquet of flowers and glass squares to put it in.

Turned out pretty nice.

who is going to continue hunting spring light geese after March 31, or hunting or trapping furbearers, a new license is needed April 1.

The spring light goose season remains open through May 17, and depending on where in the state you live, you may have hunting opportunities available until the close. Even if you've seen the big migration of white geese push by, straggling flocks can be found, but it requires some scouting.

In addition to a new license on April 1, all spring snow goose hunt-

ers need the 2015 Harvest Information Program or HIP certification.

Buying your license online will take you through the process, or call 888634-4798 to register. If you have friends or relatives from another state interested in hunting the spring season, they must have a 2015 nonresident spring light goose season license, which costs $50. This license is valid statewide for the entire spring season, and does not affect the eligibility to purchase a nonresident waterfowl hunting license for fall 2015.

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OBITUARIES Annie Tysver, 84

Tysver Annie Tysver, 84, of Scranton, N.D., passed away on March 17, 2015 at the Southwest Healthcare Hospital in Bowman.

Funeral Services for Annie were at 1 p.m. on March 23, 2015 at the Bowman Assembly of God Church.

Pastor Ed Kvaale officiated with burial to follow in the Scranton Cemetery.

There was a Family and Friends Service on Sunday evening, March 22, 2015 at the Krebsbach Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 7 p.m. Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services of Bowman in charge of the arrangements.

Annie May Lester was born June 12, 1930 to Joseph P. Lester and Fern Vida Wetherelt Lester at Charboneau, N.D. Annie was the 2nd child of eight.

She grew up around the Charboneau area. In 1937, she and her family relocated to Idaho, returning to Charboneau in 1938.

Annie attended school in one room schools through eighth grade, and took correspondence to obtain her high school diploma, attending her graduation in Fargo. She then attended Dickinson State Teachers college during the summers to obtain her teaching certificate. She taught schools in McKenzie, Williams, and Dunn Counties.

While teaching at Hope School north of Dunn Center, Annie met the love of her life, Joseph Tysver.

They were married Aug. 8, 1956 at Alexander, N.D. They made their home in Dunn Center, N.D. In 1969, Annie and Joe moved with their five children to Bowman, and then to Scranton in 1972. Annie worked as a cook at the Scranton School and the cafe in Scranton until she was no longer able due to poor health. She was active in the Scranton American Legion Auxiliary, with the quilters at Peace Lutheran Church, and at the Scranton Golden Miners. Annie was a wonderful cook, baker, and seamstress.

Gardening, canning, pickling, crocheting, sewing, and quilting kept Annie busy, as well as caring for her family. Her children and grandchildren were

the light of her life. Annie will be deeply missed by her husband of over 58 years, her children, grandchildren, family and friends. Annie is survived by her husband, Joe; her children: Albert (Tonya) Tysver, Hulett, Wyo., (Marion Erickson), Scranton, Judy (Ron) Gangl, Solen, Irvin Tysver, Billings, Mont., and Tom (Karla) Tysver, Bismarck; grandchildren: Holly Gangl, Bismarck, Monte (Michelle) Gangl, Solen, Morgan and Kanyon Tysver, Savage, Mont., Colton Tysver, Billings, Ryan (Chelsay) Tysver, Bismarck, and five step grandchildren; brother Lloyd (Sammi) Lester, Fairview, Mont., her sisters: Ida (Bob) Harmon, Arnegard, N.D., Thelma Vrana, Upton, Wyo., Hazel (Dan) Brossman, Lander, Wyo.; brother-in-law Ernie Carstens, Fairview, and numerous nieces and nephews. Annie is preceded in death by her parents, son Harold, daughter-in-law Karla, two brothers Tom (Ruth) and Joseph Merle, sister Elsie Carstens, brother-inlaw Ed Vrana and Duane Evanson, and several nieces and nephews, and one infant grandson, Kelly Gangl.

Gladys DeMotte, 90

DeMotte Gladys J. DeMotte, 90, of Grand Forks, N.D., formerly of Bowman, N.D., passed away on March 15, 2015 at the Valley Eldercare Center of Grand Forks.

Funeral Services for Gladys were on March 21, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Scranton. Pastor Mary Peterson officiated with burial to follow in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery. There was a Family and Friends Service on March 20, 2015 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 7 p.m.

Gladys Julia Wegner was born on Oct. 6, 1924 south of Scranton, N.D., in her parents’ home, the daughter of William Frederick and Julia Aletta (Pederson) Wegner. She was confirmed at the Peace Lutheran Church in Scran-

ton and also attended and graduated from Scranton High School in 1943. She then attended Dickinson State Teachers College where she received her teacher’s certificate.

On Oct. 26, 1947, Gladys was united in marriage to Frank Eugene DeMotte at the Peace Lutheran Church. After their marriage they made their home on the DeMotte family farm 12 miles north of Scranton for 34 years until they retired and moved to Bowman. Gladys lived in Bowman until 2004 when she moved to the Parkwood Senior Living in Grand Forks.

Throughout her life, she was a Sunday School Teacher at Peace Lutheran Church, a schoolteacher in Bowman and Adams County country schools, a full time farm wife and helpmate, substitute teacher, organist for Southwest Healthcare Long term Center and the Bowman Lutheran Church. She was an avid piano player and loved nurturing her plants.

She was a member of the Sunset Auxiliary, Women’s Federated Org., Lifetime Member of ALCW at Peace Lutheran Church, Retired Teachers Association, Scranton Friendship Homemakers, faithful churchgoer to the Scranton and Bowman Lutheran Churches. She enjoyed attending school functions of her daughters and participating in the Scranton and Bowman Church Choirs as well as the Bowman Community Chorus. She enjoyed reading history and biographies of public figures, and traveling with her husband, family and friends. Gladys is survived by her four daughters; Ava Jane (Larry) Whiteman, Lodge Grass, Mont., Mary Ann (Randy) Noyes,

Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada, Brenda Jean (James) DeMotte-Anderson, Apple Valley, Minn., Susan Rae (Brian) Poykko, Grand Forks, three grandchildren; Julianne Helene (Stanley) Stieber, Angie Denise (John) Schneider, Elise DeMotte Noyes, eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Frank, her parents, William and Julia Wegner, brother, Virgil, nephews, William Wegner and Larry Septon and Niece, Cheryl McNutt. Memorials are suggested to the: Peace Lutheran Church, Bowman Lutheran Church, Southwest Healthcare, and the Peace Lutheran Cemetery.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.

Nikki Strom, 66

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Rhame. Visitation for Nikki was from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on March 19, 2015 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel.

Nikki B. Strom was born on Aug. 4, 1948 in Rhame, the son of Vince and Doris (LaSotta) Strom. He was reared on the Strom Ranch north of Rhame. He attended Mound School and played for the Mound Midgets basketball team.

Nikki then attended and graduated from Rhame High School in 1966. After completing High School, Nikki attended college in Spearfish, S.D., until he enlisted into the United States Army. Nikki was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska and returned home to Rhame after he was honorably discharged.

Nikki was united in marriage to Margie Johnson on Oct. 10, 1969. To this union, two sons were born, Toby and Alex “Tucker” Strom. They made their home in Rhame and Nikki spent time working in the oil fields and driving gas truck for Bob Shuck. Nikki ranched north of Rhame and also worked for Bowman Farmers Union in the Feed Plant and delivering fuel. Nikki was always very there and ready to help anyone in need. He served as the Mayor of Rhame for a period of time was a North Dakota Branding inspector, member of the Rhame Legion, Slope

County Fair Board, Rhame Saddle Club and Rode with the “Buccaneers” a Bowman Drill Tream. Nikki was a heeler and loved to team rope. He also was a cast member of Delight Stottlemeyer’s musicals.

He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his two sons and their families, Toby (Julie) Storm and their children, Jackson, Lily, Carter and Olivia and Alex “Tucker” (Tracey) Strom and their children, Jared, Caitlynn, Addison and Logan, sister, Nylla (Jim) Miller, aunts, Lenora Wagner and Madge Strom, two nieces, one nephew and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and aunts and uncles.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.

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Nikki B. Strom, 66, of Rhame, N.D., passed away on March 17, 2015 at the CHI St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck.

Funeral Services for Nikki were at 10 a.m. on March 20, 2015 at the Bowman Lutheran Church. Pastor Mark Nygard and Pastor Charles Swanson officiated with burial to follow in the Tuttle Cemetery,

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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 Sunday schoolSchool for all Sunday --Adult Sunday ages 9 a.m.; Worship service 8:30 a.m.; Worship Service atat 10:10a.m. a.m.

9:30 Tuesday--Nursing Nursing Home Home at Tuesday at2:30 2:30 p.m. p.m.

Wednesday potluck; 7 p.m.

Wednesday- 6- p.m.

6 p.m.

Potluck; 7 study p.m.Bible Bible Study

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

Seventh Day Day Adventist ■■ Seventh Adventist PastorSaturday David Moench Saturdays - 9:30 a.m.

Sabbath 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School, Bible School, Study; 11 a.m. church Study;Bible 11 a.m. church service

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

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

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

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■ 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.

■ Bowman9:30 Lutheran - 9:30 a.m ■ 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 29 - 8 Swanson a.m., St. John’s Pastor Charles

Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Worship Wednesday, AprilLutheran 1 - 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 Service, Peace Sunday, June 22 - 8 a.m., St. Thursday, April 2 9:30 - 9 a.m.

Morning John’s Worship; a.m., Peace Circle; 10:3010:30 a.m. Quilting; 7 p.m.

Worship; a.m., Special Maundy ThursdayMeeting, Service, Peace Congregational Peace Friday, April 3 7 p.m., Friday, June 27 - 8 Good p.m., Friday AA, Service,Church Peace Peace Sunday, 5 -29 8 a.m., Breakfast Sunday,April June - 8 a.m., St. (tentative); 9 a.m., Parish John’s Worship; 9:30All a.m., Peace Worship, Peace Church Worship

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

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Mineral and other oil/gas interests. send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (TFN)

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Bowman County Road Department is accepting applications for a full-time road equipment operator.

Knowledge of road equipment and road blading is helpful. Successful applicant will be required to obtain a CDL license within the first year of employment. Pre-Employment checks include criminal, motor vehicle record, and drug & alcohol testing. This position is eligible for benefits including medical insurance, retirement, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Applications and job descriptions are available at the Bowman County Auditor’s office or applications can be obtained on-line at www.bowmannd.com/county . Completed applications need to be returned to the Auditor’s Office no later than April 6, 2015.

Bowman County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Applications at dvlnd.com, deadline 04/17/15.

pendable individual. Full time employment. Must have good operator and mechanical skills.

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BILLINGS COUNTY SCHOOL District has opening for elementary teacher at Prairie School north of Belfield. To apply email tammy.simnioniw@k12.nd.us or visit school website. EOE WANTED: AGRICULTURE TEACHER at Larimore Public School, Larimore, ND starting 2015-16 school year. Call 701-343-2366 check www.larimorek12.org for more information.

LANGDON HOSPITAL IS seeking a qualified Health Information Management (HIM) Director to work 24 hours per week. The HIM Director will be responsible for the overall Electronic Medical Record functions and policies of the hospital. Deadline is April 13th. Call Leilani at 701-2566279 for an application.

LANGDON HOSPITAL IS seeking a FT Plant Director. Candidates must have 5 years’ experience in a hospital facility setting including, planning, organizing, and directing programs to maintain the safety, security and day-to-day plant operation of the hospital facilities, grounds, and equipment. Call Leilani, HR at 701-256-6279 for an application.

THE RANCH HOUSE in Fullerton seeking full/part time COOK. Looking to work with your schedule. Wage $12.00 to $15.00 per hour depending on experience.

Please call we will train. Call (701) 375-7471 ask for Christy or Penni.

HIRING SERVICE AND Equipment Setup Technicians. Competitive wages, 401K, health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays and paid factory training. Prefer experience but will train the right individuals. Call Troy 701-452-4242 or Duane 701-254-4649. Sayler Implement, Inc., Wishek and Linton, N.D. HELP WANTED: WILTON Farmers Union Elevator Co. in Wilton, North Dakota has 2 positions available. Positions are full time year round. Full benefit package, competitive salary and based on experience. Stop by for application at 15 Dakota Avenue in Wilton or mail resume to: Wilton Farmers Union Elevator Co., PO Box 188, Wilton, ND 58579 or email: welevco@bektel.com, any questions call 701-7346780.

STRATA CORPORATION hiring for many positions throughout the state such as: Drivers, Equipment Operators, Concrete Specialists, Electrical positions, Mechanics. Apply today at STRATA.jobs EOE/M/F/Vet/ Disabled

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Licensed Insured BUSINESSES FOR SALE GARBAGE BUSINESS FOR sale. 250 accounts. Trucks & Containers. Located in SW ND. All rear load containers. Serious Inquires Only. 701-690-6875.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT EXPERIENCE THE GOOD Life at Silver Waters Retirement Community in Grand Forks, ND. 1 & 2 bdrm’s, many amenities, underground parking. Ht/wtr/ swg/garb paid. 701-738-4757 www.luxcommunities.com REAL ESTATE FOR SALE NORTH DAKOTA FARMLAND values are at all-time highs! Contact Kevin Pifer 701-238-5810 (kpifer@pifers.com) for Free Farmland Valuation Land Auctions & Farmland Management Services. www.pifers.com MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE DIGITAL BILLBOARD - Advertising space available in Alexander, ND on Highway 85 between Watford City and Williston. Call for details 877-677-2231.

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LAND AUCTIONS LAND AUCTION 1362 Cropland Acres Towner County, ND, Tues., Apr. 21, 11am, Fireside Inn, Hwy 2m Devils Lake, ND. Can-Do Auction & Real Estate 844-872-4289, www.candoauctions.com BIDS THE CITY OF MCCLUSKY is holding a sealed bid auction.

Available item listings can be picked up at City Hall or by visiting www.McCluskyND.com Bid deadline is April 13.

MISCELLANEOUS WE MAKE IT easy to place an ad in one or all 89 North Dakota newspapers. One order, one bill, one check. We provide the ad design and tearsheets. Call the North Dakota Newspaper Association, (701) 223-6397.

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MARCH 13, 20 & 27, 2015

Street North, Fargo, ND, a licensee (License No. 2015-1) of the State of North Dakota, is to engage in operations to modify precipitation by the addition of ice nucleating agents in the counties of Bowman, Burke, McKenzie, Mountrail, Ward and Williams and seven townships in Slope County. Existing clouds will be selected for seeding according to the current operational procedures for enhancing rainfall and decreasing hail damage. Nuclei will be generated by silver iodide produced in the combustion of flares or acetone solutions, and the dropping of dry ice pellets.

Twin-engine aircraft equipped for instrument flight operating under FAA airworthiness certificates and licensed by the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission will accomplish all seeding.

The operations area will include the target area and a ten-mile extension of the border in North Dakota counties for operations easement for cloud systems that will affect the target area. No affect is intended for the areas bordering the target areas. The target area for District I will be Bowman County and the following townships in Slope County: Conner, Hume, Carroll, Cash, Sheets, Mineral Springs, and Cedar Creek. The target area for District II will be Burke, McKenzie, Mountrail, Ward and Williams Counties. Operations will be conducted June 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015, with the possibility of extension through October 2, 2015.

All persons who think they may receive harm from activities of this project should write the Director, North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board, 900 East Boulevard Avenue Department 770, Bismarck, ND 58505-0850.

The Atmospheric Resource Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

There was a motion by Reitz, a second by Dillon to approve the minutes. All were in favor. The motion carried.

There was a motion by Sanford, a second by Evans to approve the bills. All were in favor. The motion carried.

The board reviewed the monthly financial reports and filed them for the auditors.

The January, 2015, payroll expenses were $135,130.31. The checks issued were numbers 27788-27795. The check stubs issued were numbers 7589-7641.

There was a motion by Evans, a second by Sanford to approve the payroll. All were in favor. The motion carried.

A thank you card from Carmen Erickson was read by the board.

The board discussed the legislative session pertaining to education.

There was a motion by Reitz, a second by Evans to hold the first reading of the new and revised policies including nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy, discrimination and harassment grievance procedure, education of pregnant and parenting students, English Language Learners communication procedure, student rights and responsibilities, and the notice of election letter to be added to the addendum.

All were in favor. The motion carried.

Superintendent Pretzer updated the board on student registration and class schedules for the 20152016 school year, and dismissal at 1:30 February 13, for teacher in-service.

He also reported there will be school February 16, and there will not be school February 20.

President Mellmer read the Board Recognition of Negotiating Unit.

There was a motion by Sanford, a second by Evans to recognize the Scranton Education Association as the negotiating unit for the 2015-2016 negotiations. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Superintendent Pretzer informed the board that Mark Perkins is a finalist for the ND Music Educator Award. The awards’ ceremony is February 19, 2015.

Superintendent Pretzer and Principal Pierce reported on secondary and elementary education.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.

Michael Mellmer, President Angie Eberle, Business Manager

Media 87.78, Dakota Mounts 190, DPEC 8000, Freedom Flight Models 62, Global Technology Inc. 18,610.14, Harlow’s Bus Sales 77, JW Pepper 448.65, Kari Lei Valloff 135.40, Make Music 40, Mark Perkins, 140, MDU 3030.11, ND Attorney General 42.75, Network Solutions 636.77, Nick’s Pest Control 100, Nina Hawn 54.63, Pitsco 27.80, Polly Markegard 15.67, Postmaster 49, Praxair 243.67, Rachelle Bergstrom 286.38, Ramkota Hotel 74.70, Region X Music 85, SBM 356.95, Scranton Super Valu 52.53, Scranton Equity 16,396.99, Scranton School Activity Fund 94.70, Trucks of Bismarck 433.33, US Foodservice 22.21, VISA 792.77, Ward’s Science 72.38, Woodley Construction 11.34 Fund total: 72,003.54 Food Services: Department of Public Instruction 145.20, Scranton Super Valu 29.48, US Foodservice 4,299.72 Fund total: 5,154.18

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 20, 27 & April 3, 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. 06-2015-PR-00009 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT L. HILTON, AKA ROBERT HILTON, 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 Bob Morland, personal representative of the estate, at PO Box 13, Bowman, ND 58623, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 11th day of March, 2015.

Bob Morland, Personal Representative PO Box 13 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 20 & 27, 2015 ATMOSPHERIC RESOURCE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MODIFY NATURAL PRECIPITATION Notice is given, that Weather Modification, Inc. of 3802 20th

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MARCH 20 & 27, 2015 CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 96TH STREET SW ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (NJOS CUT ACROSS ROAD) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that bids will be received for the County of Bowman at the Office of the County Auditor for 96th STREET SW ROAD IMPROVEMENT ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. The locations and specifications are on file at the County Auditor’s Office and may be obtained at Brosz Engineering, Inc. upon request.

All of the above Bids will be received and opened at the Office of the Auditor at 1:15 P.M., MT, on Tuesday, April 7, 2015.

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

Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the County Auditor, at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 701-523-3130.

Dated at Bowman, North Dakota, this 3rd day of March, 2015.

Sandra K. Tivis (s) Auditor Bowman County Bowman, North Dakota 58623 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MARCH 27, 2015 SCRANTON BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING 2-10-2015 The regular meeting of the board was called to order by President Mellmer at 8:23 p.m. in the superintendent’s office. Members present were Mellmer, Reitz, Dillon, Evans and Sanford. No one was absent. Others present were Ashley Fisher, Carmen Erickson, Emily Erickson, Superintendent Pretzer, Principal Pierce and Business Manager Eberle.

The agenda was read and no additions were made.

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MARCH 27, 2015 Scranton School District Bills February, 2015 General Fund: Angie Eberle 19, Apple Computer 99, AT & T Mobility 226.24, Blue Cross of ND 19781.60, Carol Dilse 300, CDW-G 271.66, City of Scranton 379.11, Consolidated Telcom 256.28, Country

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MARCH 27, 2015 Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that Workforce Safety & Insurance will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the Board Room, Century Center, 1600 East Century Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota, at 11:00 AM at which time and place all persons will be heard regarding the proposed changes to premium rates in accordance with NDCC §65-04-01.

These changes will be on file and may be reviewed or copied on any working day between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at Workforce Safety & Insurance in Bismarck.

A copy may be requested by phone by calling (701) 328-3803 or by writing to: Workforce Safety & Insurance Attention: Mariah Nelson 1600 East Century Avenue, Suite 1 P.O. Box 5585 Bismarck, ND 58506-5585 (701) 328-3803 Written data, views or arguments concerning the proposed changes or adoptions may be sent to WSI at the above address. The closing date for receipt and consideration of all written or oral submissions is close of business Monday, April 13, 2015.

If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact Workforce Safety & Insurance at the above telephone number or address at least five days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 16th day of March, 2015.

Barry Schumacher Chief of Employer Services

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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ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

relating to the Application Deadline for Renewal of a Real Estate License and to Update and Clarify Certain Provisions Pertaining to Non-Resident Licensure, Trust Accounts, Continuing Education, and Out of State Commission Splits.

ND Real Estate Commission

will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code at the

Leadership Hall Room 201 Bank of North Dakota 1200 Memorial Highway Bismarck, ND Thurs., May 7, 2015 9:00 a.m. CDT

A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by writing the North Dakota Real Estate Commission, PO Box 727, Bismarck, ND 58502-0727, calling 701-328-9749, or downloaded from www.realestatend.org. Written comments may be submitted to this address until Monday, May 18, 2015. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the North Dakaota Real Estate Commission at the above telephone number or address at least 10 days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 16th day of March, 2015.

Patricia M. Jergenson Executive Director

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North Dakota Insurance Department

will hold a public hearing to address proposed adoption of rules to the North Dakota Administrative Code.

Room AV 212 State Health Dept.

2nd Floor, Judicial Wing State Capitol Bismarck, ND Thurs., April 30, 2015 2:00 p.m. CT

A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by viewing the website at www.nd.gov/ndins or calling (701) 328-2440. Also, written comments may be submitted to the North Dakota Insurance Department, 600 East Boulevard, Dept. 401, Bismarck, ND 58505 until May 11, 2014.

If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the North Dakota Insurance Department at the above telephone number or address at least seven (7) days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 17th day of March 2015 /s/ Johannes N. Palsgraaf Special Assistant Attorney General Legal Counsel N.D. Insurance Department

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BULLDOGS

Track, field teams open 2015 season TRACK » FROM PAGE 1

performances of our ladies today,” said Coach Jonathan Jahner.

The boy’s team saw much of the same success, led by seniors Lucas Meadows and David Chavez.

Meadows was a double placer for the bulldogs in the sprints, placing 5th in the 200-meter dash, 24.91 sec, and winning the 400-meter dash in a very impressive time of 55.26 seconds. As Meadows did his damage in the sprints, Chavez set his sights on the distance events. Chavez captured a pair of 3rd place finishes, running the 800-meter in 2:15.20 and the 1600m in 5:09.85. The remainder of the boy’s team competitors also competed well, as freshmen Ben Phelps and Tristen Peterson and 8th grader Parker Lambourn competed in the shot put and the sprints.

For both teams the competition was very skilled, as the Bulldogs competed against the largest schools in western South Dakota — Rapid City Central, Rapid City Stevens, Spearfish, Sturgis, and Dupree rounded out the competition for the Bulldogs.

STATS

60m Dash 24th Tristen Peterson – 7.92 sec 62nd Parker Lambourn – 9.09 sec 200m Dash 5th Lucas Meadows – 24.91 sec 20th Tristen Peterson – 26.55 sec 400m Dash 1st Lucas Meadows – 55.26 sec 800m Run 3rd David Chavez – 2:15.20 1600m Run 3rd David Chavez – 5:09.85 Shot Put 31st Tristen Peterson – 30’3” 27th Ben Phelps – 27’10.5” 31st Parker Lam-

(ABOVE) The Bowman County Girls Track and Field Team — Front Row (L to R): Kenna Halleen, Abby Smyle, Kira Irons, Ashlynn Dix, Natalie Kempenich, Ellie Stafford, Abigail Bartholomay, Maury Burke, Nichole Brindle, Meggie Fischer. Middle Row (L to R): Jillian Svihovec, Lindsey Dix, Quin McKitrick, Kendra Swanson, Ashlee Edwards, Ariana Zook, Melissa Bucholz, Becki Fuchs, Cassidy Walby. Top Row (L to R): Alexius Miller, Betty Lou Catalan, Kaitlyn Paulson, Lacey Feist, Justyce Duffield, Cianna Carlson, Mikaya Bartholomay. (BELOW) The Bowman County Boys Track and Field Team — Front Row (L to R): Jason Ortiz, Tristen Ridl, Austin Richard, Jacob Svihovec, Camden Wokal, Tristen Peterson, Conner Bucholz, Corban Massey. Second Row (L to R): Jaxson Fischer, Seth Folske, Matthew Osendorf, Parker Lambourn, Jordan Powell, Adam Powell, Ethan Fischer, Adam Erickson. Third Row (L to R): Brian Knopp, Trey Mullen, Brayden Miller, Cole Osendorf, Alex Bartholomay, David Chavez, Jayden Hofland, Lucas Meadows. Top Row (L to R): Orion Thompson, Andrew Miller, Ben Phelps, Frankie Edwards, Johnathan Smith. Courtesy photos

bourn 26’3.5” 60m Dash 23rd Cassidy Walby – 8.86sec 43rd Lacey Feist – 9.49 sec 200m Dash 8th Cassidy Walby – 29.85 sec 27th Lindsey Dix – 32.18 sec 800m Run 5th Lacey Feist – 2:45.02 1600m Run 3rd Lacey Feist – 6:10.83 60m Hurdles 5th Lindsey Dix – 10.79 sec Long Jump 36th Lindsey Dix – 12’11.5” Triple Jump 9th Cassidy Walby – 30‘9”

* BULLDOGS TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE ▪ March 27th – 1:00 pm @ Belle Fourche JH Meet ▪ April 9th - 9:30 am @ DHS Carlson Booster ▪ April 10th - 2:00 pm @ Beach JH Meet ▪ April 10th - 9:30 am @ Queen City Classic Spearfish, SD ▪ April 11th - 9:00 am @ Spearfish JH Meet

▪ April 11th - 10:00 am @ Bowman County Invite ▪ April 13th - 2:00 pm @ Bowman County JH Invite ▪ April 14th - 2:00 pm @ Bowman County JH Invite ▪ April 16th - 2:00 pm @ Beach HS Meet ▪ April 17th - 11:00 am @ Lemmon JH Meet

▪ April 18th - 9:30 am @ Belle Fourche Invite ▪ April 21st - 2:00 pm @ Bowman County Booster ▪ April 23rd - 2:30 pm @ Trinity JH Meet ▪ April 24-25th - 1:00 pm @ North Dakota Relays (Varsity/JH) ▪ April 25th - 10:30 am @ Lemmon Invite ▪ April 25th - 9:00

Employment Opportunities Featured Jobs of the Week:

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 Part-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.

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 April 1, 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 15, 2015.

am @ Watford City JH Meet ▪ April 28th - 2:00 pm @ Beach JH Meet?

▪ April 28th - 1:00 pm @ Badlands Conference Meet (Hazen) (Varsity/ JH) ▪ May 1st - 1:00 am @ Badlands Junior High Meet (Watford City) ▪ May 2nd - 10:00 am @ Lemmon JH and

Varsity Meet ▪ May 5th - 1:30 pm @ Richardton Taylor Invite ▪ May 5th - 2:00 pm @ Beach JH Meet?

▪ May 7th - 2:00 pm @ Bowman County JH Meet ▪ May 9th - 9:00 am @ Black Hills Track Classic @ Sturgis ▪ May 9th - 10:00 am

@ Town Crier Meet (Dickinson) ▪ May 12th - 2:00 pm @ Trinity Last Chance (BAC) (Varsity/JH) ▪ May 16th - 10:30 am @ Southwest Regional Meet (Bowman) (Varsity/JH) ▪ May 22-23rd - 12:00 pm Thursday @ North Dakota State Meet (Bismarck) (SQ)

Southwest Healthcare Service’s Medical Providers Touching Lives, Showing Compassion Providing Quality Healthcare...Daily!

Thank you for all you do!

March 30th ~ Doctor’s Day

CNA Instructional Course

An instructional class is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 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. In addition, we offer benefits, as well as, paid time off and extended sick leave hours that can be earned by both fulltime and part-time employees after a 90-120 day orientation period. **Deadline to apply is May 10, 2015. **

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Visit www.swhealthcare.net/employment for more information about our available positions.

Complete Healthcare Today for a Better Tomorrow.

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Photos by Sarah Martian | Pioneer

(LEFT) Daniel Hoff places second during a tri-state wrestling meet in Bowman. (RIGHT) Hunter Langhoff places first during the same meet.

Dawg wrestlers see busy few weeks

By Sarah Martian For the Pioneer

The Dawg Wrestlers have had a busy past few weeks with tournaments and practice. Wrestlers traveled to Killdeer on March 13th and competed against over two hundred wrestlers from around the area. Placing 1st: Parker Wolbaum, Taylor Wanner, Austin Wanner, Mace Stuber, Cade Martian, John LaFlamme, Mitch Stuber. 2nd: Cutter Ouradnik, Brenna Martian. 3rd: Tucker Strand, Clay Schmalz.

4th: Danielle Salter, Keiren Coyle, Jaxson Hansey, Brayce Jorgensen. 5th: Kellan Cummings, Kristian Cummins, Quaid Lardy, Caydon Wolbaum. The next day some of the wrestlers attended the Dickinson USA tournament which involves more age groups and wrestlers from some of the larger schools.

Placing 1st: Taylor Wanner, Austin Wanner, Cade

Martian. 2nd: Keiren Coyle Mace Stuber, DJ Martian. 3rd:Mitch Stuber. 4th: Kristian Cummins, John LaFlamme, Tucker Strand, Jacob Ruggles.

This past Friday the Bowman County gym was filled with over 200 wrestlers from the tri-state area. Thank you for all the support from our community! We can’t thank the individuals enough who help in the many different ways to make the tournament a success. Placing 1st: Gabe Sarsland, Blaise Lei, Cutter Ouradnik, Taylor Wanner, Karsen Kulseth, Rocco Lazzara, Austin Wanner, Hunter Langhoff, Mace Stuber, Cade Martian, Tucker Strand, Brayce Jorgensen, Mitch Stuber. 2nd: Daniel Hoff, Mariah Smolnikar, Riley Pond, Keiren Coyle, Clay Schmalz.. 3rd: Jace Boynton, Thomas Bowman, Jacob Green, Danielle Salter, Caleb Sarsland, Trace Kelly, Quaid Lardy, Caydon Wolbaum. 4th: Brenna

Martian, Parker Wolbaum, Carter Brown, Levi Kelly, Teddy Gaebe 5th: Wanner Bowman, Isaiah Whittet, Noah Harriman, Jaxson Hansey.

Mandan held their USA tournament on Saturday.

Mace Stuber and Mitch Stuber both finished 2nd.

Some of the older wrestlers traveled on Saturday to the Black Hills AAU Nationals. This tournament sees wrestlers from across the country from Iowa to California and has some amazing talent to compete against. Mathew Carlson placed 3rd, Jacob Ruggles placed 4th, DJ Martian placed 5th, Cade Martian placed 6th. Tyler Longland traveled this weekend to compete in the Rocky Mountain Nationals tournament in Colorado. He finished the tournament 3-2.

The Dawg wrestlers will be traveling on Thursday for a team dual and then the weekend will bring the USA state tournament.

Region 7's New England Tigers knocked from state championships

By Cole Benz

For the Pioneer cbenz@countrymedia.net Words can’t do this game justice.

After a slow first half, the game went into hyper drive and ended up needing two overtime periods to decide a winner.

LaMoure-Litchville/ Marion (LLM) knocked off the New England Tigers 71-61.

The Loboes took the Tigers off their game early. Holding New England to perimeter shots.

The Loboes kept the post guarded well. But New England found a way to penetrate the defense and got to the hoop.

The game, however, came down a few miscues.

New England found

themselves down by 10 points after scoring runs of eight and seven in the third and fourth quarters by the Loboes. But the Tigers fought hard and clawed their way back and New England’s John Urlacher tied it up with a 3-point shot with four minutes left.

New England’s Daniel Prince made two free throws late in the fourth quarter that gave the Tigers a four-point lead.

But the Loboes managed to cut that lead to two points with fewer than six seconds left.

With 5.1 seconds remaining in regulation, New England muffled an inbound pass and gave it back to the Loboes.

The Loboes then found an open man under the hoop on the inbound pass, and they tied it up.

Overtime number one.

Just after the first overtime started, New England lost one of their starters as Ty Nordby fouled out of the game.

The first overtime was spent trading baskets, and again the contest turned into a game of seconds.

With the game tied and only two tenths of a second left, Anthony Olson of LLM fouled John Urlacher, putting him at the free-throw line.

Needing to only make one of two shots to put the game away for the Tigers, Urlacher missed both opportunities and it went into a second overtime.

The Loboe’s Brady Warcken hit a 3-pointer to open the second overtime and after another Loboe basket the Tigers found themselves down by five quickly with the

West River Health Services Celebrates In honor of National Doctors’ Day, we would like to publicly recognize the physicians serving our hospital and our community clinics. We are proud of the dedication, trust and compassion that is deeply rooted in each of our 15 multi-specialty physicians. Please join us for a COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST with the physicians on Monday, March 30 at the WRHS Cafeteria in Hettinger from 7 - 8:30 a.m.

Happy Doctors’ Day

65

Years of Caring 1950 - 2015

Back Row: Drs. Boschee, Joyce, Willoughby, Hoerauf, Ranum, Thorngren and Kilwein Front Row: Drs. Sheffield, C Ranum, Houle, Ketterling, Wellman and Gustafson Not Pictured: Drs. Kludt and Kristy

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See what's new this month at the Bowman Regional Public Library Looking to way to express your creative baking skills? The Bowman Regional Public Library is excited to announce the first annual Edible Book Contest! How does is work? Pick a book title or character of a book, make

a pun on a famous title, or simply make your creation in the shape of a book (or scroll, or tablet, etc.) Then let your creativity skills take over! Make a Cat in the Hat cake or decorate a stack of graham crackers to look like books. You can

even make Rainbow Fish cookies! You are limited only by your imagination (and the entry guidelines found on our website).

Really, the possibilities are endless! For examples and entry forms, visit the library website at www.

You’ll find us here...

bowmanlibrary.com.

The Edible Book contest will be held on Tuesday, April 14th. Our celebrity judges will be Bryce Martin and Nate Lee from the Bowman County Pioneer and Lori Nohner from the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum. There will be plenty of fun and prizes so please start planning the best way to show off your

skills!

The Library wants your spare change! We are having a penny drive in the library to fund new technology for the children’s department. If you have spare change, please put it in the change “monster” by the book return basket.

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On to the new books!

Nonfiction lovers, rejoice!!

Erik Larson, author of “In the Garden of Beasts” and “Devil in the White City” has done it again. “Dead Wake”, the story of the Lusitania in now available at the library. Larson has a unique gift of taking historical events and presenting them in a readable, novelistic style, turning events in history into rich and realistic experiences rather than merely stating facts. If you prefer fiction, we also have two new James Patterson books, several new audio books, including “The Killing Season” by Jim Harrison and “The Knife” by Ross Ritchell, and even a few new children’s books. Stop in and check it out!!

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CNA class applications must be received by May 10th For more information or to obtain application, contact: Laci Coates, Human Resources Southwest Healthcare Services 802 2nd St. NW, Bowman, ND 58623 lcoates@swhealthcare.net (701) 523-3214 www.swhealthcare.net/employment

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