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Man, 25, enters person's home while intoxicated, police say; Heroic bystander to be honored

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net A 25-year-old man was arrested last week after he became aggressive with of-

ficers as they attempted to question him about an incident at the Permahome Trailer Court in Bowman.

Kasey Murphy of Bowman pleaded guilty April 17 in Southwest Judicial

District Court on charges of preventing arrest or discharge of other duties, a Class-A misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct, a Class-B misdemeanor.

Judge William Herauf immediately moved into the sentencing phase after Murphy’s plea, ordering that he should be confined in Southwest Multi-County Corrections Center for

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20 days, 10 of which were suspended and two credited for time served, according to court records.

Murphy will serve the remaining eight days of his jail sentence before July 15 and was fined $625, the records indicated.

A man living at the west end of the trailer court arrived home April 15 after walking his dog and dis-

covered Murphy sitting with his 73-old-mother, according to Bowman Police Chief Chuck Headley.

The man did not know Murphy.

Headley said the woman, who has Dementia, seemed oblivious to what was happening. According to an affidavit signed

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'ONE OF THE LARGEST RACES Locals IN THE COUNTRY' BOWMAN

fix Fifth Street at no charge

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net

It was a long day Saturday as the event saw 528 runs; Sunday saw 482.

A portion of Fifth Street Southwest closed by the city last year will be repaired and reopened after several local companies said they would complete the work for free.

Three Bowman companies — Beylund Construction, ARP Enterprises and Bowman Ready Mix — began work on the road Monday.

The road serves as a thoroughfare from Highway 85 to the east parking lot of Frontier Travel Center in Bowman, running between El-Vu Motel and North Winds Lodge. It was closed by the Bowman City Street Department after problems with the road were noticed last April.

Todd Hofland, city street superintendent, said he received a call over the weekend from Steve Beylund, owner of Beylund Construction. Beylund told Hofland that his crews wanted to begin work on the road this week and could use help from the city’s crew.

After the call got “heated,” according to Hofland, he informed Commission President Lyn James of the project.

James said she was unaware of the plans.

A special meeting of the Bowman City Board of Commissioners was held Monday morning to discuss the plans prior to any construction.

Beylund and Jim Ridl, owner of Bowman Ready Mix, attended the meeting to clarify what the plan entailed.

According to James, the city had no current plans to repair Fifth Street and wouldn’t have the funds to do so. The city’s budget has tightened as a result of uncertainty in the oil exploration market in western North Dakota.

While it wasn’t an immediate priority for the city, Beylund said the road is important especially for farmers because they wouldn’t have to travel as far through town using Fifth Street.

Commissioner Chuck Whitney agreed and said many people use the road.

The three businesses made a decision to do the work themselves because the city wasn’t planning to take action, Bey-

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A contestent rounds the barrel during the ninth annual Triple Turn Classic held last weekend in Bowman.

Large amount of contestants turn heads at Triple Turn first barrel race in the state to award a one-year lease to a 2015 Logan Coach Horse Trailer, sponsored in part by Blakes Trailer Sales & Repair in Rapid City, S.D. It was awarded to the top money earner of the weekend.

Along with the trailer, a saddle, buckles, flat screen TV, jewelry and many other prizes were awarded. The Triple Turn paid out over nearly $47,000 to its contestants over the two days of competition.

The top competitor of this year’s event was Mackenzie Weber of New Rockford, N.D. Not only did she take home the Logan Coach horse trailer, she also won over $3,500 in cash and other prizes.

Contestants from the tristate area, Wyoming, Nebraska and Canada came to Bowman for the two-day barrel race, held April 18 and 19 at

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net One of the largest barrel races in the country returned to Bowman last weekend and saw over 1,000 runs over two days.

Cars, pick-up trucks and trailers filled the Bowman County Fairgrounds for the ninth year of the Triple Turn Classic, which is organized yearly by Chad and Ali Miller of Bowman.

This year’s event boasted some big surprises including the awarding of a one-year lease to a large horse trailer and a payout for competitors totaling nearly $47,000. For those unfamiliar with barrel racing events, that’s quite a large amount.

The Triple Turn Classic has the distinction of being the

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Chad and Ali Miller, organizers of the Triple Turn Classic, left, stand with Mackenzie Weber of New Rockford, right. Weber was the top competitor of this year’s event, winning a one-year lease to a 2015 Logan Coach Horse Trailer and nearly $3,500 in cash and other prizes. the All Seasons Arena.

“Since its birth in 2007, we have seen this race grow into one of the largest barrel races in the country,” Ali said.

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More records set by Bulldogs track and field

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NEWS BRIEFS Deadline approaching for specialty crop grant applications The application deadline for the 2015 Specialty Crop Grants is less than two weeks away.

The funding from USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service can only be used for projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and benefit the specialty crop industry as a whole. Projects must benefit more than one commercial product, organization, institution or individual.

Specialty crops are defined as “fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture.” Specialty crops grown commercially in North Dakota include dry beans, dry peas, lentils, confection sunflowers, potatoes, grapes, honey and various vegetables.

An information manual with application instructions, scoring criteria and an application template can be found on the North Dakota Department of Agriculture website at www.nd.gov/ndda/program/ specialty-crop-block-grant-program.

Applications must be submitted in electronic form by 4 p.m. CDT, Thursday, April 30. An external review committee will review and score the applications and submit them to the Agriculture Commissioner for approval. They will then be forwarded to USDA for final approval. The grants will be awarded in late fall or early winter.

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by Bowman Police Officer Larry Fischer, Murphy was found kissing the woman.

“Based on what you could see, I think it was pretty obvious what possibly his intentions were,” Headley said.

The man then asked Murphy to leave, which he did willingly according to Headley, but became belligerent after he stepped outside.

The man then dialed 911.

Fischer responded to the call and determined that Murphy was heavily intoxicated, according to Headley.

Headley said Murphy lived in a nearby trailer and was celebrating his birthday.

Murphy then fled as Fischer began to question him. He attempted to gain entry back into

the man’s trailer at which point Fischer tried to take Murphy into custody and was resisted, according to Headley.

Headley explained that Murphy began “wrestling” with Fischer, though no blows were exchanged.

Two private citizens arrived and assisted Fischer in apprehending Murphy, one of which was a bystander with no involvement in the incident, Headley said.

“It could have turned quite bad,” Headley said.

Officers did not use any lethal or non-lethal force, according to Headley, but had the situation escalated it could have been required. Headley said Fischer opted not to use a Taser to subdue the man because it was likely a greater risk for him being the only officer at the scene. It probably would have required multiple Taser discharges before Murphy could be hand-

cuffed, Headley explained.

“It’s a little bit difficult to operate the Taser and handcuff at the same time,” Headley said. “They opted to manhandle this person down to the ground and immobilize him until backup arrived.”

Fischer contacted Headley by phone to ask for assistance and gave him his location. As he listened to what was occurring, Headley heard “perilous” screams; he said he couldn’t tell where they originated, either from Fischer or Murphy.

Headley arrived at the scene shortly after, along with Bowman County Sheriff’s Deputies Doug Langhoff and Jordan Fischer and Slope County Sheriff’s Deputy Shawn Brien.

Murphy was taken into custody and transported to Southwest Multi-County Correction Center in Dickinson. Headley said it took four guards to sub-

due him when he arrived at the jail.

No injuries were reported from the incident, according to Headley. And he said the individuals living in the trailer did not want to pursue any criminal charges, such as trespassing.

As a result of his bravery in assisting police, Headley said he plans to honor the bystander at an upcoming Bowman City Board of Commissioners meeting.

Antonio Parra Jr., who Headley said lived nearby, was just passing through and recognized Fischer needed help.

“He put himself at risk,” Headley said. “I think that deserves some public recognition, not only from this department but from the community.”

Headley said the community should also realize that there are people wanting to help when it’s needed.

Driving enforcement results in many traffic stops in March North Dakota law enforcement officers made more than 1,400 extra enforcement contacts when they increased patrols for impaired driving in March. These numbers are preliminary, as some reports are still outstanding, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), which funded the enhanced enforcement.

Over 40 law enforcement agencies participated in this extra enforcement resulting in 97 driving under the influence (DUI) arrests, 39 drug arrests and 62 other alcohol-related citations.

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Crews from Beylund Construction, Bowman Ready Mix and ARP Enterprises of Bowman fix Fifth Street Southwest in Bowman at no cost to the city. Their portion of the work was completed Monday.

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lund said.

What would normally cost about $50,000 to $60,000, according to Beylund, was done for free. But Beylund expressed confusion as to why the city felt the need for a special meeting.

James explained to him that it was a way to ensure transparency in the governing board and that there was no disrespect on their behalf. “(The) board has laws, rules to follow,” James said.

Because Fifth Street is a city owned road, it was important that the city be involved, according to James. A motion was needed to allow Beylund and the other contractors to perform the work.

Beylund Construction graded the road more than five times last summer, Beylund said. That work was also performed at no cost to the city. When he asked the city last year what its intent was for the road, he was told there

were no plans for anything until it had dried out.

“It’s never going to dry out,” Beylund said.

The west portion of Fifth Street was plagued by excessive moisture last year, which led to its rapid decay. Semi trucks traveling over the road became stuck as the road had fallen through.

Ridl told the commissioners during the meeting that he didn’t believe there was any kind of major water leak — Beylund indicated the only likely water line under the road was an old service line, which could be leaking but it probably wasn’t a water main.

“It’s always been a swampy spot,” Whitney explained.

The commissioners unanimously voted to accept Beylund’s offer to repair the road. He requested that the city assist in hauling scoria to and from the site, which the city agreed to.

The crews began digging that afternoon and finished several hours later.

This time, Beylund Construction completely dug out the structurally “soft”

spots in the road and donated the large amount of scoria to fill it. A crown was also placed in the road, which means the center of the road was made taller than its sides to allow for proper water drainage.

James called Beylund’s actions “very civic minded” and the board expressed its appreciation for the three businesses that would perform the work.

The city was then faced with the decision whether or not to keep Fifth Street closed.

“I know we’ve waffled back and forth on the issue,” James told the commissioners.

Reopening the road was more an issue of potential disturbance for the two hotels it runs between, especially when considering the amount of dust it would spread.

Commissioner Darrell West told the board he believed the city should reopen the road and, after a unanimous vote, it was decided the road would be reopened once the repairs were finished.

Hofland and the city’s crew continued work on the road Tuesday, laying

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out the scoria. He told the Pioneer on Tuesday that the road would likely be reopened in two to three days. The next step is to wait for the scoria to become packed after it’s reopened and then cover the road with asphalt in the summer, he said.

The city has a stockpile of ground asphalt to which a special chemical compound can be added that makes it “the next best thing to a pave job,” according to Beylund. It’s then laid over the road and drastically reduces the amount of dust.

“It should be a nice road when it’s done,” Hofland said.

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Contestants were treated to a social event Saturday evening, complete with appetizers and a cash bar. A church service by Mike and Sherry Morrison of Gillette, Wyo., was held the next morning.

“The atmosphere was a good one,” Miller said.

Event goers got to browse many different vendors that set up around the arena, along with partaking in concessions provided on both sides of the large venue.

Miller said it was a privilege to have Bowman natives, brothers Jim and Rick Thompson, announce the event.

“We had people step in when we were short-handed and we are very grateful,” Miller said. “We are proud to bring this topnotch event to our community and hope that the community found it very rewarding, as well.”

Miller extended a big thank-you to all the local sponsors for supporting this event.

“We could not do it without you,” she said.

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Bowman, Slope Counties see rise in child abuse cases

'Throw cancer in the garbage'

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net With the booming population comes both positive and negative consequences and western North Dakota continued to see its share of both last year, including an increase in child abuse reports made locally in Bowman and Slope Counties.

In an effort to promote awareness of child abuse prevention, Gov. Jack Dalrymple proclaimed April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Awareness Month.

Personnel at the Bowman County Courthouse dressed in blue last week as part of the month’s Wear Blue initiative and will host, along with Prevent Child Abuse of North Dakota, a Family Fun Fair for all ages from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 30 at the Four Seasons Pavilion. There will be resources provided to families as well as food, bouncy houses and prizes.

Bowman and Slope Multi-County Social Services works year-round on prevention efforts, but said it is excited to have a special focus on prevention efforts throughout the month of April with fun activities and events.

“There is a strong need for prevention efforts in Bowman and Slope Counties as child abuse and neglect concerns continue to rise,” said Shonda Schwartz, director of Bowman and Slope Counties Social Services.

The department has seen an increase in reports of child abuse and neglect, receiving 18 reports in 2009 to 71 reports in 2014.

So far for 2015, the department is seeing an increase each month compared to 2014, Schwartz said.

Types of abuse include physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect.

Schwartz said neglect often goes unnoticed as it gets less attention on television and in the news and is harder to see and stop.

According to Prevent Child Abuse America, she indicated, more children are hurt from neglect than any other type of abuse.

Child neglect means failing to meet the physical, emotional, medical and educational needs of the children.

“Children who are neglected often experience learning problems, low self-esteem, physical and emotional problems, and trouble getting along with others,” Schwartz said.

Reports of child abuse

Garbage can makes it way through community lawns for Relay for Life team

By Bryce Martin

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That’s the message a local Relay for Life team wants to spread.

One of the teams organized for this year’s Relay for Life, to be held June 26 and 27 at James Field in Bowman, developed a way to spread that message throughout the community — appropriately made of a garbage can, complete with four boots surrounding it and a large sign attached that reads, “Throw cancer in the garbage.”

The can is placed on a person’s yard and they make a donation to have it removed. That person then gets to pick a yard somewhere in the community where they think it should be stationed next.

The next person would also pay a donation and the can continues its circle around the community.

If you don’t want the can to come to your yard, you can make a slightly larger donation as “insurance.”

It’s all an effort to raise funds for The Princess and the Divas team, one of several teams that will walk during the upcoming event. The money raised is then donated to the American Cancer Society.

While the money doesn’t stay local, as team member and Relay for Life coordinator Sue Abrahamson of Bowman explained, the American Cancer Society uses its donations in various capacities that would ultimately support Bowman County cancer patients and survivors.

As there are presently no treatment options in the area, it’s likely a patient would head out of the community to obtain treatment in larger cities, such as Bismarck or Rapid City, S.D. It’s there that the local donations are seen. They benefit patients in a number of ways, including the issue of gasoline cards and paid hotel stays.

If the garbage can arrives on your yard, you can contact Nita Braun at (701) 523-6833 and pay a $10 donation to have it removed and placed on another lawn or you can pay a $20 donation considered “insurance” so it won’t reach your lawn.

Officials and staff at the Bowman County Courthouse pose for a photo last week wearing blue to promote awareness of child abuse and neglect for April's Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. can come from anywhere in the community, including mandated reporters.

Mandated reporters include law enforcement officials, medical professionals, day care employees and school staff. Their role presents an obligation to report any suspicion of child abuse and neglect.

In addition to mandated reporters, anybody with a suspicion of abuse can file a report with the social services department, and Schwartz encourages people to do so, even if they are not 100 percent certain abuse is occurring.

Once the department receives a report, a process begins where a group of various professionals gather to review 21 different factors within a family. The team looks for concerns within a family, but also its strengths.

This assessment provides a child’s safety risk within their home.

The team then decides if further services are required in order to protect a child. Those decisions are being made in an increasing trend.

“There’s the idea out there that with the increase in oil business, there’s increased numbers (of abuse), but that’s not always the case,” Schwartz said.

Schwartz attributed the rise in child abuse reports not only to a growing population, but also a larger presence of drugs and alcohol within the community.

“I think some of it is standard with growth, but a piece that we’ve seen with a lot of our reports

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CITY CLEAN UP WEEK The Annual City Clean Up Week will be held

May 11th thru May 16th Rain Dates: May 18th thru May 23th

Landfill Hours: Mon – Fri: 10:00 – 6:00 & Sat 10:00 to 4:00 Acceptable Items: Wood, Metal, Wooden Furniture, Appliances Appliances (Those containing Freon must be pumped & appliance must have sticker stating this has been done.)

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to know there’s abuse going on for sure, but if they suspect it, we’d like to get reports in our office,” she said.

“All children deserve to grow up healthy, happy, and cared for.”

Concerns can be reported by calling the Bowman/Slope County Social Services at (701) 5233285, faxing concerns to (701) 523-5871 or mailing concerns to 104 First St. NW, Suite 8, Bowman, ND, 58623. Individuals can also stop in the office to visit with a Social Worker.

The above items are accepted this week only at no charge.

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are also linked to drugs and alcohol,” she said. “I think drugs at an increase.

I think there’s an increase in domestic violence with that and an increase in child abuse and neglect with it.”

People with a suspicion of child abuse and neglect can call the Bowman and Slope County Social Services office, submit a written report or stop in to visit the office, located inside the Bowman County Courthouse. All reports are kept anonymous.

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You may bring your items to the landfill, or have the city pick them up.

For more information contact:

Kent Anderson | kent.anderson@cancer.org | 701.250.1022

For City pickup, you must call (523-3309) prior to May 7th and get your name on the pickup list.

On May 11th, City employees will begin picking up items on the east side of town and move to the west side of town during the week.

Please: Don’t request that the employees go back to an area they’ve picked up.

Call City Hall at 523-3309 if you have questions.

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Musings from Main Street By Bryce Martin Pioneer Editor

Can we stop the hate?

There's so much hate in this world and I don't understand it.

Don't see it for yourself? Scroll through some national news posts on Facebook and you're guaranteed to find at least one person who has an opinion that isn't going to impress you. Most of the time, it's just scatological ramblings filled with snippets of bigotry aimed at some particular person or group of people, made by people that have nothing better to do. Sometimes, however, a comment will cut you to your core with the insensitivity that certain people have.

None of it makes sense.

The only way I can kind of rationalize it is to attribute it to fear. Fear of something that goes against the cultural norm or is not aligned to what their own ideals or beliefs are. People who hate are afraid.

But to me, ultimately all this hate is irrational no matter how you try to explain it.

Be it race, sexual orientation, status, weight, height, age, disability, IQ, there are going to be people who want to make it their priority to encompass you in their own miserable lives and spew their hate amidst you.

It's not you that there's something wrong with, it's them, the bigots.

I'm gay and married to a man. Living in a small, rural town like Bowman, obviously there are people that hate me based upon those two things. I've been lucky enough to avoid said people, but they make their presence visible; it's not hard to pick them from the crowd. I try to ignore it but there have been times when it's too much. I want to say something but I don't. I keep to myself and just try to be a decent human being, unlike them.

Now I'm not the type to impose "who I am" onto someone else, I don't wear it on my sleeve, but it is who I am. Not all people are going to accept that or respect that, and that's sad. But it's the society in which we live.

And it'll probably always be that way, which is also sad. The Pioneer received a letter many months ago that suggested Nate and I pack our things and move back where we came from; that this community doesn't want or need people like us here.

It was of course cowardly left unsigned. I'll admit that did really hurt but I persevered, I kept doing my job to the best of my ability.

I don't throw it in people's faces that I'm gay, I understand I'm in an area that's not used to seeing two men together, albeit a very religious town as well, and I'm a respectful enough person to appreciate that. Though I am proud of how this community has received Nate and I. A local politician told me that this area doesn't want to deal with issues of hate or discrimination, especially when it comes to sexual orientation. Did he mean they'd just turn the other cheek when they witness it happening? I'd very much like to think no, that this community protects its own no matter what. People are definitely entitled to their opinions; that freedom is what, for better or worse, defines this country and sets us apart from others. But when an opinion turns to hate, what then is there to protect us from a society that evolves into putting one group's freedoms above another?

History doesn't seem to have taught us much.

I'm a big guy so I can pretty much defend myself, but what about those that are unable to do so, namely children? How do we protect them against bullies and the related ills associated with our unfortunately inept society?

If a young boy approaches his father and tells him he's gay and that father turns away and says he doesn't love him anymore, what can we do?

Or, on the contrary, what does it say when a human being idly sits by and watches their own children inherit their bigotry. It's a vicious cycle.

One that's been repeated throughout history.

People say they don't hear or read about incidents of discrimination, especially based on sexual orientation, in North Dakota. So that means it doesn't happen?

Really? Be smarter.

Discrimination doesn't have to be on the front page of your local newspaper, it doesn't have to take the form of murder or assault, it doesn't have to be a huge group of protestors marching through town, it doesn't have to be hurtful terms spray painted on your door. It's just as soul squashing when it's a child being denied a spot on the baseball team or not being picked to be partners on a school project because of their sexual orientation, race, weight, etc. That kind of stuff happens everyday and for the most part goes unnoticed. But don't ever say it doesn't happen here, because it does, whether you can see it or not.

Southwest North Dakota is by no means free of hate. But we could change that if we wanted to.

Bryce Martin is editor of the Pioneer, he can be contacted at bmartin@ countrymedia.net.

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Hello, One thing I know about life is that I will never be accused of being a dog trainer. Someone once told me that to be a dog trainer, you should be smarter than the dog. I think therein lies the problem. Oh, I’ve had some good dogs.

King, a German Shepherd, Tyke, a red heeler, Lucky, a border collie crossed with something big, and several others.

But they were kind of self-made cattle dogs. I didn’t really teach them.

They taught me the commands that needed to be used.

Then, as you may recall, along came Vern.

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For one hour. The dog that shredded the roof in Will’s pickup when I put him in the cab to keep him from going under the horse trailer and stopping cattle from loading. The dog that taught me to swear.

And whom now is deaf, so even swearing does absolutely no good. But he is dang good with my grandkids and is willing to go anywhere I do. It’s kind of like the story about who loves you. Lock your wife and your dog in the garage for three days, and see which one is happy to see you! I haven’t tried that.

Probably won’t.

Anyway, I have a new dog. He’s a blue heeler

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This & That By Josephine Kaczmarek

Tuesday Lynette and Marlene spent the day with me and Debbie served an orange drink that was very good.

On Wednesday, the Bowman Lions Club served root beer floats for Birthday Party of the Month; birthdays in April are Marian Silbernagel, Louie Owen, Martin Rolfsnes, Joann White, and Donna Henderson. Also Roger Walter played.

Thank you!

Jerry and Susan Silbernagel and Jim Silbernagel came to see Marian and help her celebrate her belated birthday. They took her out for dinner and then shopping.

They all came to listen to Roger Walter play too.

Both Jerry and Jim live in Rapid City.

Joanne Schwartz called on Ada, as funeral services for Loretta Wolf were in Scranton on Thursday.

She was a longtime friend of mine.

Friday afternoon Lane and Ann Dingfelder, and Jim Quenzer played.

There were two skits; one was of a song that fit a horse so Morris was riding his wooden horse.

The other skit was of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” Edna was dressed as an old lady with a bunch of kids. There were five of the Hedley children and they played ball.

Pam was also here and enjoyed all the songs Lane and Ann played.

She likes to sing if it’s a song she knows. I’m surprised that she knows so many of them.

We always enjoy Jim Quenzer when he plays “Under the Double Eagle” on his guitar. His wife Dude told me that they are moving to Colorado in a couple months.

We will miss him when he plays with Lane and

crossed with something up on Fort Berthold. His owners, whom I have no reason to doubt, swear he comes from a great strain of outstanding cattle dogs. It’s hard to train a pup with Vern helping. All the dog was learning was new swear words, that a deaf dog would not hear.

So now, he and I are ranching in Harding County. Now, I said I never doubted his previous owners. But so far this dog has chased antelope, sharptail grouse, robins, sparrows, and rabbits. He is scared of cattle, despises horses, and has no inclination to heel anything. Other than me when I walk out to check the heifers at two in the morning. But dang, he is kind of good company and cleans up the table scraps. And licks the plates so clean I don’t need to wash them!

He’s not near as smart

Dakota Community Bank 523-9000 Bowman Sales & Service 523-3257

Ann. Delberta Kulseth came and picked up Betty and they went to a friend’s house for coffee.

Doris had company Saturday. Denise took her out as Pat Rotenberger from Bismarck came to see Doris.

I had a nice surprise the other day. Stanley Palczewski brought me a bouquet of crocuses that he picked that morning.

Thanks a lot Stanley for thinking of me.

I think I owe Louie Owen an apology. Last week I put in the paper that he was 98 and he says that he is 97. I think he got the 97 backwards because he is so full of “vin, vigor, and vitality”, but I’m sure he knows how old he is. One wouldn’t believe it by looking at him. So sorry Louie!

Joann had her club group bring supper to her the other night.

Joann’s birthday is next Tuesday, the 21st. Now she caught up to me.

as one of my old neighbors dogs. He had a dog that, every day, would go out and gather the eight milk cows in the forty acre lot just off the barn.

Twice a day. Shannon would grab his milk pails and had for the barn. His dog would let out a yelp, circle that pasture, and bring those eight cows to the barn.

Well, lo and behold, one of those cows developed mastitis and had to be sold. So Shannon loaded her up and took her into Stockmen’s.

That evening that dog went out to that pasture and pretty near ran himself to death searching for the eighth cow.

Shannon swore the only way he got him to stop was he took him up to the house and showed him the check from the sales barn!

I’ ve got to go buy dog food.

Later, Dean

American Family Insurance/Stephanee Germann Agency 523-5573

Donna Henderson has had a lot of company.

All of her kids were here for the funeral of her son Dallas. The kids are pretty well scattered over the United States.

The company I had this week was Ada, Donna Henderson, Julie Henderson, and Joe Henderson from Lubbock, TX, and Kevin Henderson from Colorado Springs.

I knew all the kids when they lived in Scranton and were younger, but after they get older and move away they aren’t so easy to tell which one is which.

Well, we waited for some rain today-it did wet the sidewalk but that is all. Everyone is anxious to see us have a good rain as it is really pretty dry which is causing a lot of fires all over.

There was a fairly large crowd at the Chapel today. Lenny Fischer and Lane and Ann had music and scripture. It is always enjoyed by the ones that attend.

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OBITUARIES Dallas Henderson, 56 Dallas E. Henderson, 56, of Dickinson, N.D., passed away on Sunday, April 12 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Dickinson. Mass of Christian Burial for Dallas was at 10 a.m. Friday, April 17 at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman. Rev. David Morman will celebrate the Mass with burial to follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Scranton.

There was a Rosary and Vigil Service for Dallas on Thursday, April 16 at the St. Charles Catholic Church beginning at 7 p.m.

Dallas was born Sept.

22, 1958 in Bowman to Robert and Donna (Ross) Henderson. He was the fifth of nine children. Dallas was raised in Scranton where he graduated from Scranton High School in 1977. Dallas’s adventurous nature led him to serve in the U.S. Navy, the N.D. National Guard and the Peace Corps. While serving in the Peace Corp in Nicaragua in 1994, Dallas met and married Karla G. Avellan. She was the love of his life and their marriage was blessed with two children, Elizabeth and Carlos.

Dallas graduated from Dickinson State University in 1991 with a Bachelors Degree in social studies.

He held various teaching positions over the next several years. Dallas had a life-long interest in sports and participated by playing, coaching, and officiating many different sports through the years.

Dallas is survived by his loving wife Karla and children Elizabeth and Carlos, his mother Donna Henderson, his eight siblings including Donald (Stormy), John (Wanda), LaVonne (Jack Kulseth), Joseph, Kathy (Dennis Welch), Keith (Mary), Kevin and Julie. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, father and mother-in-law Diego and Rosa Avellan, and niece Lillie Welch.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services of Bowman.

Joan Helten, 71

Henderson Church in Bowman. While Bob was in the U.S. Navy, from 1966 to 1973, the Heltens resided in Pensacola, Fla., and San Diego, Calif.

During this time, they welcomed their daughter Jennifer, and two years later a son they named Paul. They returned to North Dakota in 1973 and, for a short time, lived in Grand Forks until moving to Bismarck in 1975. Joan started substitute teaching at St. Anne’s Elementary School, all the while balancing being a wife and a mother and pursuing her bachelor of education degree at the University of Mary.

After completing her studies, Joan graduated with honors and accepted a full time position with St. Anne’s Elementary School.

She taught fifth and sixth Grade until she retired in 2002. In 2004, Joan and Bob moved to their lake home on Lake Eunice near Detroit Lakes. She loved having her family visit and stay for long weekends, especially her seven grandchildren. Many memories were made during family gatherings, and all will be cherished for a lifetime.

Joan carried many talents. During her younger years she was a standout high school pitcher for her softball team and was also a gifted musician, playing bass clarinet in both high school and college. Joan was especially proud of being able to sing with two of her older sisters, Betty and Ann, when she was yet in the eighth grade. This trio won a local talent competition and was rewarded with an all expense paid trip to Denver to compete at a higher level. Joan and Bob enjoyed traveling.

During the winter months they always looked forward to spending their time together in Florida and Alabama. Their trips to Paris and St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands were two memorable trips they thoroughly enjoyed. Joan was a teacher at heart, but it was her dedication as a wife, mother and grandmother that created not only a role model, but a lasting legacy for her family that will forever be remembered and missed.

Joan is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bob

of Detroit Lakes, daughter: Jennifer (Troy) Hischer of West Fargo, son: Paul (Julie) Helten of Bismarck and her seven adored grandchildren: Katie College, Drew Helten, Mason Hischer, Abby College, Dylan Helten, Madison Hischer and Daxton Helten. In addition, she is survived by two sisters: Betty Zacher of Custer, S.D., Ann (Skip) Walby of Bowman, two brothers: Jim Messmer of Bowman and Bill (Jennifer) Messmer of Woodstock, Ill., along with sisters/brothers-in-law: Mary Sue (Allen) Griggs of Cedar City, Utah, Judy (Dick) Niebauer of Fargo, Pat (Dan) Frison of Boise, Idaho, Karen (Paul) Gebhard of Rapid City, S.D., and Jim (Sue) Helten of West Fargo. She is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters: Irene Lampl and Geraldine and Kathleen Messmer; her brother Leroy Messmer, and two brothers-in-law: Roy Lampl and Red Zacher.

The David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes is caring for the family. On line tributes can be made at www.daviddonehower.com.

Kenneth Fisher, 90

was at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 23 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Scranton. Rev. Stephan Folorunso and Rev. David Morman will con-celebrate the Mass with burial to follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Scranton. There was a Rosary and Vigil Service on April 22 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Kenneth was born May 9, 1924, on the family farm one-mile west of Scranton. The son of Frank and Hulda (Kirchheck) Fisher.

He grew up and attended school in Scranton. Kenneth farmed the family farm. On Aug. 23, 1947 he married Genevieve Peterson from Gascoyne, N.D. They raised their daughters on the family farm near Scranton. His passion was farming. Kenneth raised small grain and cattle. He took great pride in getting into the field early. One year he stated he was in the field

by March 11. He also took pride in his straight fields and clean summer fallow rows. As an extension of farming, Kenneth worked for the ASC office measuring grain bins. While measuring bins Kenneth met

many farmers throughout the county. Kenneth was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and a lifetime Knights of Columbus member.

He was a member of the Scranton Miners Senior Center. He served on the Scranton Township Board and the Scranton Public School Board during the time when the new school was built. Kenneth enjoyed traveling across the United States with his wife. They traveled by car or went on bus tours with family and friends. One of the most memorable trips was when he took is family on a Cruise around the Hawaiian Islands in 2000. Kenneth enjoyed playing horseshoe, attending auction sales and playing a good game of cards. He loved when his family came to visit. Kenneth was known for his kindness and generosity.

He was always willing to help a friend and neighbor in need. He eagerly shared his wisdom and treasurers with his daughters and grandchildren. In his gently way he taught his daughters and grandchildren about using “common sense”. Because of a decline in his health,

Kenneth moved to the Bowman, ND Southwest Health Swing Bed in August 2013, where he lived until his death. While living there he made friends with the staff and residents and hardly missed a night when he did not call his daughters to share the activities of the day.

When asked what was the best part of his life he stated, “ My family.”

This special man will be dearly missed and always remembered by his wife Genevieve, Scranton: daughters, Wanda (Louis) Rose, Bismarck, N.D.: Jan (Rick) Nynas, Carlton, Minn.: grandchildren, Patrick (Caely) Rose, Dover, N.H., Kendal (Sarah) Rose, Bismarck. Erin (Adam) Nynas-Schutt, Elkton, Ky., Corey (Anna) Nynas, Cloquet, Minn. and 11 great grandchildren.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Hazel Czywczynski, Agnes Upton and grandson, Ernest Rose.

In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage you to support the charity of your choice.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.

We Love Our Volunteers!

Southwest Healthcare Services recognizes National Volunteer Week, April 12 - 18, 2015.

Fisher Kenneth Fisher, 90, of Scranton, N.D., passed away on April 19 at the Southwest Healthcare Hospital in Bowman.

Mass of Christian Burial

Bowman County Music Department Spring Concert Grades 7-12 Monday, April 27th 7:00 p.m.

W.E. Solberg Gymnasium

National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate people doing extraordinary things through service. Whether you volunteer as a member of the Auxiliary, serve on our ambulance squad, assist as a hairdresser at the nursing home, share your musical or other talents in activities or serve on the Board, you are truly appreciated.

All volunteers are welcome to join us during our Annual Volunteer Brunch on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 9:30 am in the Activity II Room of the Long Term Care Facility Please RSVP to Sarah Wolbaum by Friday, May 1, by calling 523-3214.

Complete Healthcare Today for a Better Tomorrow.

Helten Joan R. Helten, 71, Detroit Lakes, Minn., passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 24 in St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church.

A Rosary Service was held on Thursday, April 23 at St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church at 4:30 p.m., followed by visitation from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Joan Rose Messmer was born Oct. 10, 1943 in Bowman to Roy and Kathryn (Steiner) Messmer. She was raised and educated in Bowman, graduating from Bowman High School with the class of 1961. Following high school, Joan attended Dickinson State College and earned her two-year standard teaching degree.

She accepted her first job as a second-grade teacher in Beach in 1963. On Dec. 28, 1966, Joan was united in marriage to Bob Helten in St. Charles Catholic

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

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, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church Study; 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

service *No services on March 28

worship

■ 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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Using your Gold Crown card is a rewarding experience!

Greg & Janie Wolf PO BOX 197 • Bowman, ND 58623 701-523-3233 • 1-800-663-3233

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

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

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

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

■Amidon Lebanon- Lutheran a.m.

Worship 8- 11 a.m.

■■Bethany Lutheran - 9:30 am.

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

Worship 10:15- a.m.

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

Sunday, 26 - 9:30 a.m., All PastorApril Charles Swanson

Parish Worship Peace Church Wednesday, AprilLutheran 29 - 4:30 p.m., ■ Scranton Pre-Confirmation, Peace; 5 p.m., Pastor Mary Peterson After-school program, 701-275-6977 Peace Thursday, April - 10- 8a.m.

Quilting Sunday, June3022 a.m., St. Friday, May 1 8 p.m., AA, John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m.,Peace Peace Church Worship; 10:30 a.m., Special Sunday, May 3 - 10 a.m. All Parish Congregational Meeting, Peace Worship Peace Friday, June 27 - 8Church p.m., AA,

Peace Church Sunday, June 29 - 8 a.m., St. John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Worship

► For changes to the church directory, please contact the Pioneer at (701) 523-5623

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CLASSIFIEDS F I N D W H AT YO U ’ R E L O O K I N G F O R EmploymEnt

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

Engineer Technician I Construction Observation Position Purpose Assist in providing technical and field support services for KLJ projects in a timely, accurate, and cost effective manner.

Essential Functions • Construction observation and surveying • Use CADD software and equipment to prepare and revise technical drawings using company established standard procedures • Provide quality control by reviewing work completed by other technicians to ensure compliance with KLJ quality standards • Communicate consistently with the project manager and client • Setup and prepare land base information • Layout proposed construction sheets • Prepare printed plans and specifications and construction books • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles Responsibilities • Become familiar with the plans and specifications, maps, and related material for each project and be able to utilize the information appropriately • Assist with correspondence, legal descriptions and easements, permits, bid and estimate forms, agreements, and project files and closeouts • Keep up-to-date with CAD equipment, software, and training to improve CAD efficiency and accuracy • Record accurate and timely field notes on construction staking sheets • Maintain daily project diary • Communicate with clients to summarize the work and the time of work to be done on their property and to make sure that the required restoral work meets their satisfaction Qualifications Education: An Associate’s degree in engineering technology or applicable experience with construction and construction of utilities or in general.

Preferences: One to three years of experience is preferred.

Hours and Travel This position requires the individual work 40+ hours per week with 5% of time spent in the office and 95% in the field.

Physical Requirements The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

The employee is regularly required to: • Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms • Talk or hear and communicate clearly The employee must: • Be able to walk on uneven terrain up to three miles per day • Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

M/F/Vet/Disability /Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity To apply, please visit our website at www.kljeng.com

EmploymEnt

BOWMAN LODGE is

NOW HIRING!

Applications are now being accepted for the new exciting Bowman Lodge and Convention Center.

Positions available include: General Manager & Assistant Manager Assistant Manager for Grazers Burgers & Beers Front desk personnel • Housekeeping Cooks & Servers • Maintenance Part time help for banquets and additional activities set-up If you are a people person with super work ethic and want to be part of building a new and exciting business in the Bowman community, please send resume to paulcronen@gmail.com.

All replies held in strict confidence.

ACCOUNTANT WANTED

Innovative Energy Alliance (IEA); owned by KEM Electric Cooperative, Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative, Roughrider Electric Cooperative and Slope Electric Cooperative; and located in southwest North Dakota has an immediate opening for an Accountant I position. Duties include overseeing the accounting duties of the cooperatives as well as assisting with the billing processes. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.

The incumbent will be expected to become proficient in the accounting software currently in use (NISC software - iVue). Other skills include organizational skills, communication skills, planning and prioritizing skills.

Qualifications include a broad knowledge of accounting principles acquired through the completion of a BS degree in accounting, business administration or other related field from an accredited college/university. Additionally, a valid driver’s license is required.

This is a full-time regular position with an excellent benefit package. To request an application form please contact either dmeyhoff@3cconst.com or tbauer@iea.coop.

Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2015.

Deborah D. Meyhoff, Employment Specialist 3C Construction, LLC 4001 30th Avenue NW, Mandan, ND 58554 Northern Plains Grain and Milling is Hiring: Mill Operator for Grain Processing Plant in Rhame, ND. Duties to include: Mill operations, truck loading and unloading and daily maintenance. Competitive wages and benefits. Contact Kent at 701-279-7117. 5/13

Farm & ranch

Engineer Technician I Position Purpose Assist in providing technical and field support services for KLJ projects in a timely, accurate, and cost effective manner.

Essential Functions • Construction observation and surveying • Use CADD software and equipment to prepare and revise technical drawings using company established standard procedures • Provide quality control by reviewing work completed by other technicians to ensure compliance with KLJ quality standards • Communicate consistently with the project manager and client • Setup and prepare land base information • Layout proposed construction sheets • Prepare printed plans and specifications and construction books • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles Responsibilities • This position’s primary responsibilities would be construction observation in the field.

• Become familiar with the plans and specifications, maps, and related material for each project and be able to utilize the information appropriately • Assist with correspondence, legal descriptions and easements, permits, bid and estimate forms, agreements, and project files and closeouts • Keep up-to-date with CADD equipment, software, and training to improve CADD efficiency and accuracy Qualifications Education: • Must be enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in surveying; drafting; construction management; civil, electrical, or structural engineering; or a related field.

• Must be willing to learn, have good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, a positive attitude, and patience.

Preferences: • Prefer 1+ years completed towards degree • 3.0 GPA or above Hours and Travel This position requires the individual work 40+ hours per week with 5% of time spent in the office and 95% in the field.

Physical Requirements The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

The employee is regularly required to: • Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms • Talk or hear and communicate clearly The employee must: • Be able to walk on uneven terrain up to three miles per day • Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

M/F/Vet/Disability /Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity To apply, please visit our website at www.kljeng.com

EmploymEnt

Saturday, May 9, 2015

STOCKMEN’S LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE

StatEwidE claSSiFiEdS County Operations Trainee (COT) announcement can be obtained at: http://www.usajobs.gov. Application period closes April 24, 2015. For more information contact the North Dakota Farm Service Agency at 701-239-5224.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST FOR NORTHWEST Area Schools Educational Cooperative in South Dakota. Competitive wage, excellent benefits, vehicle provided, Open until filled. Contact Quinn Lenk at 605-466-2206 or Quinn.Lenk@kl2. sd.us CITY OF WISHEK seeks full-time police officer. Send resume to Box 307, Wishek, ND 58495. Position open until filled. Questions? Call 701-452-2469.

wantEd Mineral and other oil/gas interests. send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (TFN) Looking For Junk Cars Will Buy: Junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701-928-0325.

Please leave a message. (TFN)

WANTED Big round bails of Alfalfa, Crested or mixed.

Contact 406-975-6687 StatEwidE claSSiFiEdS HELP WANTED EDITOR/REPORTER FOR Beulah, ND weekly newspaper. Seeking experienced writer. Full-time with benefits. Will train the right person.

Full-time with benefits. news@bhgnews.com.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trainees Wanted. USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has 5 openings for individuals interested in training to manage farm program and administrative operations in one of 51 USDA FSA Service Centers located throughout North Dakota. Training salary starting at $31,944.00 to $62,920.00 depending upon qualifications and experience.

Potential salary upon placement $48,403.00 to $70,192.00. Benefits include retirement, 401k, student loan repayment, health and life insurance, and paid vacations and holidays. A complete copy of the

FARM LOAN OFFICERS Trainees Wanted. USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has 5 openings for individuals interested in training for Farm Loan Officer in one of 5 USDA FSA Service Centers located throughout North Dakota. Training salary starting at $31,944.00 to $62,920.00 depending upon qualifications and experience. Potential salary upon placement $48,403.00 to $58,562.00. Benefits include retirement, 401k, student loan repayment, health and life insurance, and paid vacations and holidays. A complete copy of the Farm Loan Officer (FLOT) announcement can be obtained at: http://www.usajobs,gov.

Application period closes April 24, 2015. For more information contact the North Dakota Farm Service Agency at 701-239-5224.

SALESPERSON- MINOT, ND, Northern Plains Equipment, a certified Case IH and New Holland Dealership in Minot ND, is looking for a motivated and driven individual to join our team as a salesperson. Applicant should have good organization & computer skills and successfully help customers identify and fulfill their agricultural machinery needs. Experience in agriculture and equipment is desired. We offer competitive wages, commission, 401k retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, eight paid holidays and job training. Applicants must be able to meet and maintain insurable driving status and pass pre¬-employment drug testing. To be considered for this position: Please submit resume to: deeann.grundstad@plainsag.com or call DeeAnn at 701-774¬-0957 or 701-570-4216.

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER NEEDED with basic healthcare skills to care for my mother diabetic mother. Must be able to work 5hrs per day Mon-Fri, 18/hr. Email

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

StatEwidE claSSiFiEdS Gwenmelissa96@gmail.com CENTRAL N.D. DIRT and field drain tile contractor seeking dependable individual. Full time employment. Must have good operator and mechanical skills. No long distance work. 701-341-0454/kingdom@daktel.com DIESEL TECHNICIANS, Minot, ND, Northern Plains Equipment in Minot, ND, a certified Case IH and New Holland Dealership in Minot ND, is looking for experienced diesel technicians that understand the importance of doing a job correctly and the value of satisfied customers. A background in Ag is preferred, but not required. We offer competitive wages, 401k retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, tool allowance, paid vacation, eight paid holidays and job training. To be considered for this position: Please submit resume to: deeann.grundstad@plainsag.com.

RAILROAD VEGETATION CONTROL: Full-time traveling opportunity, 60-80 hours/week, $11-$15/ hour, meal allowance, paid lodging & benefit package. RAW, Inc. in Cooperstown, ND – 888.700.0292 | www.rawapplicators.com | info@ rawapplicators.com KRB GRAVEL AND KRS Transport hiring Class A Licensed CDL drivers and owner/operators. Work local or OTR. Competitive wages and benefits. 701-788-8925.

GIBSON ENERGY IS expanding and seeking Owner Operators who have their own truck or will lease purchase Gibson equipment! Local work, home daily, exceptional revenue. All positions require a Class ACDL, two years driving experience, a clean MVR, hazmat and tanker endorsements. Call a recruiter today! 877-768-9120; www.drivegibson.com EOE. J-MAR ENTERPRISES IS looking for qualified OTR CDL drivers, competitive pay, many driver incentives $$, modern equipment, $1000 sign on bonus call Bret at 701-277-0039.

HOMES FOR SALE 216 2nd Ave. NE, Ashley, ND. 2 main floor bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage. New: deck, shingles, siding, windows, carpet, tile. Appliances. 701-321-5696.

418 W Main, Ashley, ND. 2 Bedrooms. Ranch style, open floor plan, fresh paint, exterior/interior. New roof: home/garage. New plumbing.

Appliances. 701-321-5696.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SUCCESSFUL RENTAL OPERATION in the Black Hills. 20 Cabins on 5 acres along Spearfish Creek.

Development opportunities or continue operation. 605-848-4050.

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 LOG HOMES GOLDEN EAGLE LOG Homes. com Over 5000 built Nationwide.

Family owned since 1966, custom plans, energy efficient, turnkey services. 800-270-5025.

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

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.

ND MEDIA GUIDE: Names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mails of all ND newspapers, radio/TV stations, specialty publications. Only $25. ND Newspaper Association, (701) 223-6397.

NATIONWIDE NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING placement made easy!

You make only ONE call and get only ONE bill! Contact the North Dakota Newspaper Association for details: 701-223-6397.

ANNOUNCEMENTS CATHOLIC NEW EVANGELIZATION SUMMIT - April 24/25, 2015.

Pre-registration required. www. newevangelization.ca Location: Shanley HS; 5600 25th St., Fargo.

Cost: $50/participant. For questions, call 701.356.7908.

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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BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER APRIL 17 & 24, 2015 CALL FOR BIDS FOR CRUSHING AND STOCKPILING AGGREGATE SURFACING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that bids will be received for the County of Bowman at the Office of the County Auditor for Crushing and Stockpiling Aggregate Surfacing. The 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, May 5, 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 complains about ADA compliance, call 701523-3130.

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER APRIL 24, 2015 SCRANTON BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING 3-17-15 The regular meeting of the board was called to order by President Mellmer at 7:02 p.m. in the superintendent’s office. Members present were Mellmer, Sanford, Evans, Reitz and Dillon. No one was absent. Others present were Cristi Olson, Kari Lei Valloff, Principal Pierce, Superintendent Pretzer and Business Manager Eberle.

The agenda was read and two additions were made.

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

Dated at Bowman, North Dakota, this 7th day of April, 2015.

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

/s/ Sandra K. Tivis, Auditor Bowman County Bowman, North Dakota 58623

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

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER APRIL 24 & MAY 1, 2015 BOWMAN CITY COMMISSION TO MEET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman City Commission will meet May 5, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall (101 1st Street, NE) to conduct a public hearing and first reading of the ordinance for an amendment to Chapter 8, Article 6, Alcoholic Beverages. The amendments include but are not limited to the following: 1) expanding the alcohol sale classifications that pertain to the type of alcohol served to better reflect the variety of businesses that sell alcohol; 2) establishing new fees for existing and new classifications; 3) expanding the renewal fees to coincide with the expansion of alcohol sale classifications; and 4) adding new language for license transfers. This amendment will affect uses in all non-residential zones, including Commercial (C), Industrial (I), Planned Unit Development (PUD), and P (Park and Public). To examine the case file for the project please make an appointment with Cheryl Ryan,

The February, 2015, payroll expenses were $137,988.52. The checks issued were numbers 27796-27803. The check stubs issued were numbers 7642-7706.

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

Superintendent Pretzer reported parent/teacher conferences will be March 24, from 3:30 – 9:30 p.m., and he also reported the class registrations for 2015-2016 are complete.

Discussion was held on legislative bills.

There was a motion by Sanford, a second by Evans to approve the following policy revisions and additions: revision to Nondiscrimination and Anti-harassment policy, addition of Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedure, policy addition of Education of Pregnant and Parenting Students policy, addition of English Language Learners Communication Procedure policy, revision of Student Rights and Responsibilities policy, addition of Notice of Election Letter policy addendum. All were in favor.

The motion carried.

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All were in favor. The motion carried.

Discussion was held on the Center for Distance Education providing science instruction during Mrs. Flatz’s leave. Shane Wall will serve as substitute in the science classes and assist CDE.

Food Services: Dean Foods 703.78; Scranton Super Valu 38.45, US Foodservice 4,244.72 Fund total: 4986.95 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER APRIL 24 & MAY 1 & 8, 2015 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA COUNTY OF BOWMAN IN JUVENILE COURT SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Superintendent Pretzer updated the board on summer building projects including boiler alarm, kitchen tile, maintenance of the gym floor, asphalt on driveway, and possibly a new floor scrubbing machine.

IN THE INTEREST OF B.C., a child State of North Dakota,

President Mellmer read a letter of resignation from William Charboneau. There was a motion by Reitz, a second by Sanford to approve William Charboneau’s resignation effective the end of the 2014-2015 school year. All were in favor. The motion carried.

The board evaluated Superintendent Pretzer.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Michael Mellmer, President Angie Eberle, Business Manager PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER APRIL 24, 2015 Scranton School District Bills March, 2015 General Fund: A2Z Printing 141.71; ABM 376.20, AT & T 226.24; Blue Cross of ND 17,665.40; Bowman School 239.97; Bowman Glass 524.05; Carol Dilse 300.00; CDW G 717.39; City of Scranton 486.25; Consolidated Telcom 292.31; Country Media 131.44; Dakota Western Bank 200; Expressway Suites 94.95; Freedom Flight Models 62; Hobart 12.62; JW Pepper 20.49; Larry Tibor 100.06; Mathcounts Foundation 240; MDU 2942.42; ND CDE 4780; ND Insurance Dept 80; Network Publications 197.27; Newby’s Ace 1.89; Northern Auto 1802.63; Office of State Auditor 165; Praxair 115.33; Ramkota Hotel 396; Rhyme University 5; SBM 149.94; Super Valu 174.38; Scranton Equity 10426.97; Seaton Publishing 36; Shane Wall 225; Trevor Steeke 70.09; Vex Robotics 72.17; VISA

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7469.95; West Plains Implement 72.75; WRHS 200; WRSS 4584.66 Fund total: 55,798.54

Superintendent Pretzer reported school will dismiss at 1:30 March 18, for a teacher in-service, and there will be no school March 19 and 20, for spring break.

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the Court at said time and place or to show good cause why you cannot do so, the Court will make such order as may be appropriate and you may be proceeded against for civil contempt.

RIGHT TO COUNSEL While you are not required to have legal counsel in this proceeding, you are entitled to legal counsel if you so desire. If you desire legal counsel and are

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Dated this 13th day of April, 2015, at Bowman, North Dakota.

William Herauf Judge of the Juvenile Court

Petitioner, vs.

B.C., a minor child; Betty Lou Catalan, her mother; Carlos Catalan, her father.

Respondents.

SUMMONS Juvenile File No. 06-2015-JV00004 THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: You, and each of you, are hereby summoned and required to appear personally and bring the above-named child before the Honorable William Herauf, Juvenile Judge, at the Stark County Courthouse in Dickinson, North Dakota, on the following dates:the 14th day of April, 2015, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., or as soon thereafter as the parties can be heard for the initial hearing; the 5th day of May, 2015 at 9:30 o’clock a.m. or soon thereafter for the pretrial conference; and the 13th day of May, 2015 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. or within two days there after for the purpose of a trial. All court dates are concerning the Petition made and filed with this Court, alleging said child to be subject to the provisions of the Uniform Juvenile Court Act (Chapter 27-20 of the North Dakota Century Code) by reason of the following: That the above-named Respondent child, is a deprived child, as more fully appears from the Petition, a copy of which is on file with the above-named Court.

If you fail to appear personally and to bring said child before

PUBLIC NOTICE

By order of the Bowman County Commissioners, the load limits on Bowman County Roads will be at 16,000 pounds per axle with a maximum gross weight of 105,000 pounds beginning April 22, 2015. Roads will be posted at each end. This applies to all Bowman County roads.

For more information, please call Bowman County Road Department @ 701-523-5843 or Bowman County Sheriff @ 701-523-5421.

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GAME AND FISH NEWS ■ Report Bald Eagle Nest Sightings While there are likely 125 more active bald eagle nests in the state than 15 years ago, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department continues to monitor this bird that once flirted with extinction.

Sandra Johnson, Game and Fish conservation biologist, said the department is looking for locations of nests with eagles present, not individual eagle sightings.

Johnson said eagles are actively incubating eggs in March and April, and it’s easy to distinguish an eagle nest because of its enormous size.

“While bald eagles were removed from the Endangered Species List in 2007, it’s still important to keep an ongoing list of nesting birds to make sure they are not heading back the way they came,” Johnson said.

Historically, Johnson said eagle nests were found along the Missouri River. Now, they have been observed in more than half of the counties in the state, mostly near streams and mid- to large-sized lakes.

However, they are also found in unique areas such as shelterbelts surrounded by cropland or pasture.

Johnson estimates the state has around 140-150 active bald eagle nests.

Nest observations should be reported to Johnson at 701-328-6382, or by email at ndgf@nd.gov.

Observers are asked to not disturb the nest, and to stay away at a safe distance. “It is important not to approach the nest as foot traffic may disturb the bird, likely causing the eagle to leave her eggs unattended,” Johnson said.

■ Camping Restrictions on Some WMAs The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will continue to implement camping restrictions on some wildlife management areas in western North Dakota and along Lake Sakakawea.

Overnight camping is prohibited on the following WMAs: Antelope Creek, Lewis and Clark, Big Oxbow, Ochs Point, Neu’s Point, Overlook, Sullivan and Tobacco Garden in McKenzie County; Van Hook in Mountrail County; and Hofflund Bay and Trenton in Williams County.

Lewis and Clark and Trenton WMAs are closed from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise unless users are legally engaged in fishing, hunting or trapping.

However, camping is allowed for paddlefish snaggers only during the open paddlefish season, at the Lewis and Clark WMA Pumphouse area, and by boat access only at Neu’s Point WMA. In addition, the following WMAs are closed to camping on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but open to camping Thursday-Monday: North Lemmon Lake in Adams County; Bull Creek in Billings County; Alkali Creek and Spring Creek in Bowman County; Smishek Lake and Short Creek Dam in Burke County; Harris M. Baukol in Divide County; Killdeer Mountains in Dunn County.

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Track and Field on the go Bucholz sets new javelin record

Another busy week of meets culminated with the Bowman County Booster Meet on Tuesday at Reinhiller Field. Despite cooler temps, the bulldogs still had a very productive day.

The girls team finished in 3rd place, capturing two event championships. Justyce Duffield led the girls crew by winning the 200m dash in a time of 28.43 sec. She also placed in the 5th 300m hurdles and ran on the 4th place 4x400m relay.

Meggie Fischer continued her dominance of the high jump. Meggie cleared 4’11” to win her 3rd high jump competition of the year. Meggie also placed 2nd in the 100m hurdles, 5th in the 300m hurdles, and was a participant on the 4th place 4x400m relay team. Melissa Bucholz also had great day placing in both the discus (5th) and the javelin (8th). Melissa’s throw of 85’9” in the javelin set a new Bowman County school record.

On the boys side the teams 5th place finish was helped by 2 individual champions. Alex Bartholomay showed his dominance in the 1600m run by finishing in 1st with a time of 4:54.40, .30 off his current school record set earlier in the week. Alex also placed 2nd in the 3200m run in a time of 10:56.00.

The other champion was crowned in the 4x800m relay. The team consisting of David Chavez, Brayden Miller, Cole Osendorf, and Andrew Miller finished in a time of 9:07.46. That relay has been won by the bulldogs in the last 3 meet in which they have competed.

Last Saturday the bulldogs traveled south to Belle Fourche for the Center of the Nation Meet. The bulldogs just raced not only the competition but also the soggy weather. On both fronts the bulldogs saw much success. The bulldogs came home with 5 individual championships, including 4 relays. The girls team dominated the

(ABOVE) Melissa Bucholz sets a new Bowman County school record in the javelin with a throw of 85 feet, 9 inches. (BELOW) Trey Mullen doesn't let exhaustion slow him down. relays winning the 4x200, 4x400, and 4x800m, while finishing 2nd in the 4x100m relay. The boys captured the crown in the 4x800m relay. Alex Bartholomay lowered his time and school record in the 3200m run by finishing in a time of 10:35.14. Both teams fared well in the team rankings as the girls placed 2nd and the boys placed 9th.

Thursday, April 16th started the busy meet week as the bulldogs traveled to Beach. The boys placed 5th and the girls team placed 2nd. The boys team was led by a trio of mid distance/distance runners. Junior Cole Osendorf was a double winner claiming the title in the 400m dash with a time of 56.94sec., and in the javelin with a throw of 143’5”. David Chavez claimed the crown in the 800m run with a time of 2:13.40. David also placed 4th in the 1600m run. Alex Bartholomay continued his winning ways in the

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Biesiot Activities Center on Thursday to compete in the Dickinson Trinity JH Meet. That meet will start at 2:30pm. On Monday April 27th the JH team in travel to Beach, that meet will start at 2:00 pm. The Varity team will return to action on Saturday, April 25th, with a trip to Lemmon, SD for the Dakotah Bank Relays, the start time for that event will be 10:30 a.m.

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3200m run by finishing with a time of 10:52.99.

On the girls side 2 event champions led the way.

Meggie Fischer won the high jump with a leap of 4’9” and also placed 2nd in the 100m hurdles to teammate Lindsey Dix. Dix won the 100m hurdle crown in a season best time of 18.13.

Next week will continue to be busy as the Junior High Team travels to the

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Help us celebrate children and families by having fun and getting some valuable resources along with FREE SUPPER. We will be providing fun activities and games for families with children of all ages, including an inflatable jumping castle!!!

We will be offering information about resources in and around our community. Everyone is welcome to attend we are strongly encouraging parents to bring their children and spend a fun evening together as a family.

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SKOL!: The Vikings Grapevine 2015 NFL Draft Preview

The NFL draft is one of my favorite times of the year. Making the right selections can take your team to new heights, while making the wrong selection can set the team back for years. The draft is a source of hope, and as a Vikings fan I’ve needed to get hope from wherever I can find it. The Vikings have had a number of really good drafts in my lifetime, including drafting future first ballot hall of famers Randy Moss and Adrian Peterson, but there have also been many draft busts like Troy Williamson and Erasmus James.

In my opinion, Rick Spielman is one of the best General Managers in the NFL. He understands the draft. He is able to see where the value is, and how to move his picks around to move up or down in the draft and get the players he wants. Rick also loves drafting players in the first round, picking seven players in the last three years alone. One of the reasons Rick loves the first round is because teams have a fifth year option on those rookie contracts, giving the Vikings an extra year at a lower salary if the player becomes a superstar.

At this point of the year, you can’t read too much into anything you read on the internet. Teams are purposefully putting out false information, either talking up a player they ow of have no interest in or not saying anything about a player they covet. There is no way to know exactly what a team is going to do in the draft, but I am going to try.

Here’s how I see the first 10 picks in the draft 1 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Jameis Winston (QB, FSU) Every mock draft has Tampa selecting Winston, and I have no reason to believe otherwise. Jameis has all the tools to succeed in the NFL, but it remains to be seen if he can eliminate the off the field issues that have plagued him since he was a freshman, like stealing crab legs or the sexual assault allegations.

2 - *TRADE* Philadel-

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phia Eagles select Marcus Mariota (QB, Oregon) Tennessee trades the number two overall pick to Philadelphia for Sam Bradford, a first round pick and a second round pick next year. The Titans get additional draft picks and a starter at quarterback, while Philadelphia gets their quarterback of the future in Mariota.

Chip Kelly coached Marcus Mariota at Oregon and does whatever it takes to land the ultra-athletic quarterback.

3 – Jacksonville Jaguars select Amari Cooper (WR, Alabama) The Jaguars selected Blake Bortles fourth overall in last year’s draft and they believe he is their quarterback of the future, and they continue to put pieces around him by selecting the best wide receiver on the board.

Cooper is a dynamic playmaker who can already run every route like an NFL veteran.

4 – Oakland Raiders select Leonard Williams (DT, USC) The Raiders have a lot of holes on their roster and can go a number of different ways with this pick. I think they will try to move

down and accumulate more draft picks, but if they can’t find a team willing to move up, they will go with the best player left on the board. Williams is a phenomenal talent and will add another dimension to any defensive line he becomes a part of.

5 - *TRADE* Atlanta Falcons select Vic Beasley (OLB, Clemson) The Redskins get a third and a fourth round pick to drop down from five to eight. The Falcons need a pass rusher, so they make a move here to move up and get the top edge rusher on their board. Beasley can play defensive end or outside linebacker and will shore up the biggest need on Atlanta’s roster.

6 – New York Jets select Trae Waynes (CB, Michigan State) The Jets can go a couple different ways with this pick, and I think they are another strong candidate to move down here. If they have a favorable rating on Waynes, he could be the.

The Jets have a solid defense, but Waynes would come in and help fix a secondary that proved last year it could be beaten.

7 – Chicago Bears select Danny Shelton (DT, Washington) Chicago needs help all over their defense, and they could also go wide receiver with this pick after trading Brandon Marshall to the Jets. I think they take the top player on their board, Danny Shelton.

Shelton is a massive defensive tackle that is great at creating pressure up the middle and disrupting the quarterback.

8 – Washington Redskins select Shane Ray (DE, Missouri) After moving down, Washington is still able to get an edge rusher they want. Ray would come in and immediately upgrade that defense.

9 – New York Giants select La’el Collins (OT, LSU) It’s no secret the Giants need help on the offensive

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10 – St. Louis Rams select DeVante Parker (WR, Louisville) The Rams could use help on their offensive line, but I think they look to take a wide receiver in the first round. The Rams selected Tavon Austin in the first round a couple of years ago, but he hasn’t

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Perkins shares messages about social media with New England students

By Cole Benz

For the Pioneer cbenz@countrymedia.net Kat Perkins demonstrated her musical prowess last week in New England as part of her tour to promote the positive use of social media.

Perkins, a Scranton native and finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” last year, visited New England Public Schools April 15 to offer a performance for students and teachers, but her message was a crucial part of her visit as she shared both sides of her experience with social media.

In September 2014, the songstress partnered with EduTech, an organization that aims to teach educators and school administrations about new technologies in the classroom.

EduTech established a Positive Social Media Tour with Perkins serving as its messenger. New England was just one of her many stops in North Dakota.

The topic of social media, especially as it relates to today’s youth has received added attention in recent years due to the rise of cyber bullying. Cyber bullying has gained national attention within the last decade as the use of Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and other social media programs have seen an increase in school-age users.

Perkins held two sessions for the New England students, each with its own message. Her first presentation was the kindergarten through sixth grade classes and she later spoke to the seventh grade through senior classes. It was the latter presentation that focused primarily on social media.

Perkins can attest to both sides of the social media conundrum. Is it good?

Is it bad?

As a competitor on “The Voice,” Perkins was saved twice from elimination by way of social media. Viewers could tweet a vote to the show during a designated time, and after the time allotted expired the contestant with the most votes was safe to go onto the next week of competition.

What many people didn’t know, however, is how social media affected Perkins’ daily routine. Perkins told students if she was having a rough day and didn’t know how she

Kat Perkins and guitarist Eric Warner perform one of Perkins' hits in front of New England students April 15.

(Photo by Cole Benz | Pioneer) was going to pull herself through another performance she would be lifted up by positive feedback on her Twitter account.

Reading through her feed, Perkins saw uplifting and appreciative comments along with comments that just left a smile on her face. She also experienced things she never imagined, and from those experiences she knew she had to tell both sides of the story.

“For me it was mostly good, I just happened to experience the negative side of (social media) that blew my mind and I thought, I have to tell these kids,” Perkins said.

“I have to tell them that I experienced it.”

She talked about the insults she heard criticizing her performances and song choices. The negativity even led to a threat on her life. One person was even petty enough, she said, to repeatedly tell her not to smile because he didn’t like the way she looked.

Instead of standing up front and pointing to a slideshow filled with statistics, Perkins took a different approach. She poured her heart out to the students on what she experienced firsthand. Perkins’ presentation was executed in a manner that brought social media issues down to something the students could understand and appreciate.

It also was a good display of how much your popularity does not prevent the negativity that may reach you. While Perkins found success as a Top 5 performer on “The Voice” during the show’s sixth season, for some people she still couldn’t get it right, she said. The experience was not only

disheartening for her, but also a little awkward considering she is an adult.

“It was interesting to be older and to feel bullied, and to have to deal with it on a daily basis and keep myself positive about what I was doing,” Perkins said. But Perkins used her

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inspired, I’m inspired every single day by all these kids because they have so much passion for whatever it is they’re doing,” Perkins said. “I can see it in their eyes and it’s just fun to go kind of tell these kids everything I wanted to hear when I was their age.”

It is yet to be known how many kids were impacted

by Perkins’ life lessons on social media and kindness, but she said she hopes they can just take time to think before they press the send button.

“It’s a powerful thing to tell these kids,” Perkins said. “Just to take time to think about what they’re doing online.”

Cole Benz is editor of The Herald, a sister publication of the Pioneer.

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experiences to direct the students to do something positive instead of making comments that could negatively impact someone’s life. She said no one ever went to their deathbed and thought, “Oh man, I think I was too nice.”

Perkins took a different

approach for the younger students. She spoke about being nice, being brave, trying new things and finding your passion. With the elementary students, she made sure to emphasize kindness towards others and practicing manners.

Perkins was a true display of her words — her kindness and manners while interacting with the students was a living example.

After her speech and musical performance were finished, she spent time happily interacting with everyone. She never hesitated to pose for a photo or sign an autograph. If someone came up to her and had something to say, she listened. While Perkins’ attention can be inspiring to the youths, she said she gets something from it, too.

“What I guess I wasn’t prepared for is when I leave these schools I’m

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