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Case of man found dead at Bowman Haley now closed

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Riley Abrahamson of Bowman with his first- and second-place awards from the 64th Annual NDHSAA sponsored State Class B Speech Meet held April 23 in Mandan. The Bowman County team came in third overall, with several other individual winners. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

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Pioneer Editor

It is rare that a bus of students on their way to a tournament gets a police escort down Main Street and out of town, but that’s how parents arranged to send off Bowman County School’s Speech Team to their state finals this year.

Thirty students took part on this year’s speech team, which was a little smaller than normal, according to the team’s coach, Amy Getz.

Getz has coached the Bowman County team for 16 years, with the help of her assistant coach, Stephanie Holder, for the last 10 years. Kaylie Strandberg also helped with the team some for 2016.

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More than a month has passed since the Bowman County Sheriff ’s Office discovered the body of a Minot man at Bowman Haley Dam, with few answers being released by the sheriff ’s department as the investigation continued, but on Wednesday the case was announced as closed.

A combination of alcohol and prescription drug intoxication was a contributing factor with smoke inhalation being the cause of death, Bowman County Sheriff Rory Teigen said in a statement to The Pioneer shortly after 3 p.m.

Wednesday.

The investigation indicated that Mahlum had started a campfire, became intoxicated, and passed out downwind of the fire, according to the statement.

The weeds around the campfire started burning and the fire went over the top of Mahlum and burned his body.

No lethal blunt or penetrating force of injury was detected at the scene or by the state examiner’s office.

The case is now considered closed, said the sheriff.

Teigen told The Pioneer last week that his office had received Michael Mahlum’s autopsy reports from the state, but they were still waiting on toxicology reports that would presumably further the investigation.

Mahlum, 45, of Minot was discovered March 13 at a remote spot on the shore of Bowman Haley Dam, located about 12 miles southeast of Bowman. Some fishermen visiting the area found the body near what appeared to

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U.S. looking into federal ABLE nets 5k pounds for Earth Day coal program overhaul

By BRYCE MARTIN

BLM to gather public input at scoping meetings across nation As the next step in the Department of the Interior’s comprehensive review of the federal coal program, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) this week announced the dates and locations for a series of public meetings in May and June to solicit public input. These

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meetings will provide the public with opportunities to help the BLM identify and evaluate potential reforms to the federal coal program.

The announcement follows last month’s publication of a Notice of Intent to conduct a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) that began a formal, comprehensive review of the federal coal pro-

In the first day or so of ABLE’s Earth Day recycling special, it was reported that the aluminum poundage was down for the year.

But once the final numbers were figured, it turned out to be a successful year.

About 5,035 pounds were collected over the three days ABLE Inc. in Bowman offered “inflated” prices for people willing to recycle their aluminum cans, which

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Randa Peterson loads up the scale with recyclables at ABLE Inc. in Bowman. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

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IN BRIEF

Congress recognizes bison as national mammal Both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives approved bipartisan legislation on Wednesday to name the bison as the National Mammal of the United States.

The Senate passed the National Bison Legacy Act in December and the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version Tuesday night. The bill was introduced by Sens. John Hoeven and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., in the Senate.

The Senate sponsors expect the Senate to concur with the House bill later this week and send the legislation to the president to be signed into law.

In addition to naming the bison as the U.S. national mammal, the National Bison Legacy Act recognizes the historical, cultural and economic significance of the bison, which is the largest land mammal in America and revered by many Native American tribes as a sacred and spiritual symbol of their heritage.

“The bison, like the bald eagle, has for many years been a symbol of America for its strength, endurance and dignity, reflecting the pioneer spirit of America,” Hoeven said.

Farmers Union Youth Week slated for May 1-7 Gov. Jack Dalrymple has proclaimed May 1-7, 2016, as Farmers Union Youth Week, citing North Dakota Farmers Union’s dedication to enhancing leadership abilities in young people and skilled leaders for North Dakota.

“The youth of our state are North Dakota’s most valuable resource in strengthening communities and organizations,” wrote Dalrymple in the signed proclamation.

“Educating young people about the cooperative business model in present-day commerce is vital to North Dakota’s economic health.”

As the state’s largest general farm organization, North Dakota Farmers Union conducts county-sponsored classes on educational topics and summer camps for rural and urban kids.

More than 1,000 youth attend Farmers Union camps annually, which get underway June 13. Four and five-day camps are offered for youth in grades 3-12.

Local cowboy to be honored in big way

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Merle Clark, a Marmarth rancher and son of a North Dakota rodeo legend, is a real “cowboy,” according to the North Dakota Rodeo Association.

During the Special Cowboy Moments Chris LeDoux Tribute Concert on May 14, Clark, along with two other notable cowboys, will be honored at the Belfield Theater and Performance Center.

Clark has been a rodeo participant, rodeo announcer, auctioneer and still ranches near Marmarth. He is also a noted North Dakota historian and was instrumental in the development of the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum in Bowman.

He also once lent his spurs and chaps to Ted Kennedy, brother of President John F. Kennedy, so that he could try out bareback bronc riding at the Miles City Bucking Horse sale.

“This is the event to kick-off the summer in a big way,” said Beni Paulson of Outlaw Sippin’ Productions.

“Plus it revives a beautiful old theater, and it honors some very deserving cowboys.”

The other two cowboys being honored include North Dakota’s first rodeo world champion, Alvin Nelson, and North Dakota Rodeo Association

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“As we begin this review, we are looking forward to hearing from the public about a wide range of issues about the federal coal program,” said BLM Director Neil Kornze. “The information we gather will help shape future decisions about this public resource.”

The BLM is particularly interested in gathering public input on the issues and policies that should be outlined in the PEIS, including topics such as whether Americans are receiving a fair return for federal coal, how market conditions affect coal, how federal coal

Merle Clark, left, helps during a dinosaur dig in 2014. (Pioneer File Photo) champion Jim Johnston.

Johnston won 23 trophy buckles in the North Dakota Rodeo Association between 1959 and 1976 in bareback riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, and team roping.

He was the NDRA bull riding champion in 1960, 1961 and 1962 and the bareback riding and all-around champion in 1961, 1962 and 1963.

The May 14 event will include a food and beverage hour at 5:30 p.m., a tribute to the cowboys at 6:30 p.m., musician Jessie Veeder live on stage at 7 p.m., the Outlaw Sippin’ Production of the Chris LeDoux “This Cowboy Hat Tribute” at 8 p.m., and music by the band Kramer from 10 p.m. to 1

affects the environment, and how these and other factors impact coal-dependent communities. Public feedback obtained during these meetings will help inform the size and scope of the review conducted in the PEIS. In January, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced a comprehensive review that will examine a broad array of concerns about the federal coal program following critical reports issued by the Government Accountability Office and Interior’s Office of the Inspector General; concerns raised by members of Congress and other interested stakeholders; and feedback received from a series of public listening sessions last

a.m.

In between there will be a Saddle Up Western Wear fashion show and a bucking machine riding contest.

Ken Howie Studios and the NDCA will be taping interviews and more at the event in order to make it into a Special Cowboy Moments episode that will be aired later on NBC. “It’ll make for a very good television show,” Howie said.

Tickets for the event are available by calling (701) 590-3532. They are also available online at EventBrite.com or at the city auditor’s office in Belfield.

The Pioneer will have a full story about Clark’s honor following the event next month.

year in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Washington, D.C. The meetings in Casper, Seattle and Pittsburgh will be live-streamed at www. blm.gov/live, and all six meetings will have a listenonly audio link via telephone. Those who attend the meetings in person and who wish to speak will be asked to sign-in. Speakers will be called upon on a firstcome, first-served basis and will be accommodated to the fullest extent possible given the space and time available.

Those interested in attending should check the BLM Coal PEIS website prior to the meeting for additional information.

The Interior Department

will release an interim report on the PEIS by the end of 2016. The interim report will contain a summary of substantive comments received during the public scoping period and conclusions from the scoping process about potential planning alternatives results. The comprehensive review is expected to take approximately three years to complete.

Written comments may be submitted until July 23, 2016, using one of the following methods: Email to BLM_WO_Coal_Program_ PEIS_Comments@blm.gov; or mail to Coal Programmatic EIS Scoping - Bureau of Land Management, 20 M St. SE, Room 2134 LM, Washington, D.C. 20003.

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Shawn Mauer, an employee at ABLE Inc. in Bowman, smiles as he shows off his apartment at The Landing. “I love my new place,” Mauer told The Pioneer on Tuesday following a reception at the Bowman apartment complex, which was completed about two years ago. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

STILL CELEBRATING 2 YEARS LATER While occupancy is low at Bowman’s apartments, plans are in the works

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Nine employees of ABLE Inc. were all smiles when they made the move two years ago from their housing on the grounds of St. Charles Catholic Church to their very own private apartments just a quick trek across town.

They would occupy The Landing, a new 24-unit apartment complex built on First Avenue in Bowman.

Their smiling faces continue today.

“I love my new place,” beamed Shawn Mauer, whose spacious two-bedroom apartment is tucked in a comfortable corner on the first floor. Mauer uses a wheelchair for mobility but said his apartment is perfectly accommodating, much more than his previous home.

Two years ago, a partnership between ABLE Inc., ARC Little Missouri Inc. and Lutheran Social Services (LSS) and several other donors, made the new construction possible.

That partnership was celebrated on Tuesday.

Mary Anderson, director of ABLE Inc., which owns the land on which the apartment complex sits, had nothing but praise for her partners as she spoke during the small celebration held inside The Landing. A plaque was presented signifying the well-worked partnership, as well as a check presented to LSS from the sale of the ARC’s housing at St. Charles Catholic Church.

Of the 24 total apartments within the three-story structure, only 15 have been rented — nine of those are

by ABLE employees. That number, according to John Philips, Lutheran Social Services housing real estate development specialist, is considered low but the organization remains hopeful. “(The Bowman County Development Corp.) identified a need in Bowman for housing,” Philips told The Pioneer. “When you build in a rural community that hasn’t had anything built for a long time, they don’t really understand what costs of construction is and the cost of rent.

“We’re trying to overcome that.”

While some felt an initial “sticker shock” from the

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John Philips of Lutheran Social Services, right, stands with David Hippe of ABLE Inc. and a group of supporters to present a plaque in honor of the donors and partnerships that made Bowman’s apartment complex, The Landing, a possibility during a reception on Tuesday. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin) rental costs of the marketrate apartments, Philips said they have applied for a supplemental grant for the property that could lower its rental rates. But there are also income-based units still available.

“In the meantime, we’ll really work to get it occupied,” he said.

He feels the need is still here.

“How do we accommodate the school need, how do we accommodate the workforce needs,” he said. “It’s something we have to identify; it’s taken longer to rent up than we had anticipated.”

Marissa Humbracht, manager of the complex, said the current occupants do represent a diverse crowd. “It really is everybody,” she said.

In addition to ABLE employees, other occupants include crews working on the new Bowman hospital, a new member to the community and a person that has lived in the area for a while.

LSS has been very active around the state in the last several years building new constructions, especially in western North Dakota, in hopes to provide affordable housing.

“I’ve got an eye on an apartment upstairs,” the Rev. David Mormon graciously joked during the reception.

ABLE’s former housing, on the northwest corner of Bowman’s Catholic Church and occupied by the ABLE employees, was later purchased by St. Charles and,

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about a year ago, was repurposed to consolidate church offices and space for religious education.

The owner of that property, the ARC, then funneled the funds from the sale through ABLE Inc., who then presented the check on Tuesday to Philips.

That money would be put back into The Landing to help with sustainability.

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A big year at 2nd Family Fun Fair

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Over 300 children and 150 adults headed out to this year’s Prevent Child Abuse Family Fun Fair, hosted by the Bowman-Slope MultiCounty Social Services in an attempt to bring families together in the name of fun.

The fair, held April 21 at the 4 Seasons Pavilion in Bowman, marked the second outing of the event.

“It was a very successful event this year,” said Melissa Buchholz, who works with the social services department.

The event was geared towards providing a fun and safe activity for families, but also an educational one. The options for such events are sometimes few in the area.

The sunny, warm weather allowed for some of the event to be held outdoors.

Minnow races for the children were offered by the Bowman County Sheriff ’s Office, in addition to rides and games inside.

A free meal was provided through donations from multiple local and regional entities along with many door prizes.

“We could not have had an event without them,” Buchholz said.

Several booths at the event offered educational information for parents while the children were busy riding the inflatable slides and participating in many different games and activities.

More than 450 people turned out to the 2nd Annual Prevent Child Abuse Family Fun Fair, held April 21 at the 4 Seasons Pavilion in Bowman. “It was a very successful event this year,” said Melissa Buchholz, who works with the social services department that hosted the event. (Courtesy photo)

(From left) Children try to race minnows as part of the Bowman County Sheriff Office sponsored game. Local students paint faces on the children. A smiling girl takes a ride on one of the indoor attractions during the 2nd annual Family Fun Fair. (Courtesy photos) The Bowman/Slope MultiCounty Social Services wishes to thank the following donors for the Prevent Child Abuse Family Fun Fair: ∞ Bowman County Fair Association ∞ Darwin Wilke

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be the man’s campsite.

The Pioneer initially reported that the man’s body was found burned, according to a source that was present at the scene.

The sheriff released a statement a few days after, stating there was no foul play suspected at the time.

It was found that Mahlum was married to a Minot woman, according to a death notice that was released several weeks following his death. The woman was identified as Sandy Lee Bruesch.

Social media flared up following the incident. Many people were concerned that the story didn’t make sense — a burned body being found, but no foul play suspected?

Teigen said no further information could be released at that point until the toxicology reports were returned.

Though, he did indicate that the office had a likely scenario of what occurred. The toxicology reports confirmed their conclusions.

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BOWMAN — This year’s inductees into the National Honor Society from Bowman County High School on the high school gymnasium’s bleachers.

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As lead coach, Getz gets to witness the dramatic transformation of the students from the first day to their final speaking engagement.

“Watching students hone their skills and find their style is something that is very hard to put into words,” said Getz.

The coach said some of the students are natural speakers, but others take a leap outside their comfort zone. They ultimately work through the fear and “turn out to become outstanding public speakers,” she said.

This year’s state team was relatively young. While the juniors had a few years behind them of polishing their skills and knew what the state finals would offer, the younger members were nervous and uncertain heading into their first time at the 64th Annual NDHSAA sponsored State Class B Speech Tournament state competition, held April 23 at Mandan High School.

“As far as the change that I have seen through the season, I would have to say that it would be a combination of confidence and control of their voice,” Getz said.

After winning first place in the Region X tournament two weeks ago, the team emerged in third place overall at state.

“Would they have loved to be the state champions?

Most definitely,” she said, “but they also knew finishing third was a great feat.”

Bowman County’s young team — one senior, five juniors, five freshmen and one eighth grader — was surpassed by a team composed of mainly seniors and juniors.

“For my kids to finish third in the state and miss firstplace by only 31 points is beyond awesome,” she said.

The students worked hard and are dedicated; they know a state title is in their future, she added.

“I think one of the most rewarding things about coaching speech is not only forming a relationship with the kids that last a lifetime, but helping them develop a life skill that will help them in every aspect of their life,” Getz said.

There are 14 categories in speech: Humorous, serious, poetry, dramatic, humor-

State tournament results Results for Bowman County students from the 64th Annual NDHSAA sponsored State Class B Speech Tournament state competition, held April 23 at Mandan High School.

Richardton-Taylor took first place with 73 points; Carrington was awarded second with 61 points; Bowman County was third with 42 points; Enderlin/ Maple Valley was fourth with 35 points; Oakes was fifth with 26 points; and Shiloh Christian was sixth with 22 points.

Riley Abrahamson: 1st extemporaneous speaking; 2nd - impromptu Emily Belland: 8th extemporaneous speaking Brooke Getz: 2nd persuade; 3rd - inform Kylee Hendrickson: 5th extemporaneous program reading; 5th - entertain Brooke Peterson: 8th extemporaneous program reading Aiden Halleen: All-state ous duos and serious duos, which come from plays and pieces of literature. Getz said there are endless files available to the students that were collected over the years.

There are then prep events that include impromptu, extemporaneous program reading, extemporaneous speaking, radio and storytelling.

For those events the students are given the pieces at the competition and then have a set amount of time to prepare it for the judge.

Then there is persuade, inform and entertain, which are original speeches that the students have to write then deliver.

According to Getz, effort, dedication and countless hours are what it takes, and they know it.

Each week the teammates schedule time with one-onone coaching, along with spending hours on their own going through their pieces.

An average student does three different events, which means they spend an hourand-half practicing each

week in addition to the countless time they put in on their own.

Their mornings start early — the bus leaves at 5:45 a.m. — and they compete for eight to 10 hours. Then they do it all again the next day.

That’s after the hours they spend finding just the right piece.

How does it feel to stand in front of a large audience and speak? Let’s just say there’s a lot of sweating and shaky hands.

“Oh how I wish there was a simple fix for nerves,” Getz said.

But that’s usually only at first. It takes a lot of preparation to avoid nerves during a competition.

Getz’s role is to provide all the necessary tools they need for success such as many pep talks about team and personal goals and what it takes to accomplish those.

“As the kids mature as speakers they are more able to put the nerves aside and do what they do best,” she explained.

Bowman County has one of the strongest speech programs in North Dakota. Unfortunately, it’s one that has gone unnoticed for many years.

The Bowman team got its start in the 1980s and since has captured many state championships and seen countless individual champions. The school’s last state title was won in 2006.

Prior to that, the team was on a 16-year winning streak.

“This year we had an amazing group of parents that have been very vocal about the success of this young team,” she admitted.

“That trickled to the local businesses and resulted in our first ever sendoff.”

Riley Abrahamson, who won a first- and secondplace award for his speeches

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Supporters and parents of speech students helped decorate the inside of the Greyhound bus that transported the team to the state tournament in Mandan. The bus then received a police escort through town as a “victory lap.” (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin) during the state finals, wrote about his experience leaving the city on his Facebook page.

“The Greyhound [bus] was super decorated with all kinds of speech stuff and fun pictures everywhere,” he wrote. “Not to mention Dakota Community Bank pitched in to get us all goodie bags. Our parents did the same, brown paper bag gifts, including a T-shirt.”

The bus had been decorated the previous evening by parents and supporters.

It took off down Main Street

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around noon the next day, following behind a police escort, as the students started the nearly three-hour trip to Mandan.

Abrahamson called it a victory lap.

“This truly is a great, great day,” he wrote. “I can’t believe that our community cares so much for this team and all of its hard work.”

While the team was sent

off in a blaze of glory this year, the team reportedly receives little recognition for their long hours of hard work and dedication, Getz said. And they deserve the most.

“While it was awesome to be the top Class B school at several tournaments this season, it was incredible to see the growth as a team,” Getz said. “It was amazing.”

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OPINION

Your community’s views We want to hear from you. Send your Letters to the Editor via email to bmartin@countrymedia.net.

I am ‘The Advocate’ Last week I took a free, online personality test that identifies you with one of its 16 personalities.

In less than 12 By minutes this test LORI identified me as “The SOLA Advocate.” Although For the it is quite fitting for Pioneer me at this point in my life, I wasn’t prepared for the lengthy, in-depth results that nearly summed me up perfectly. One passage stated, “Though soft-spoken, they have very strong opinions and will fight tirelessly for an idea they believe in. They are decisive and strong-willed, but will rarely use that energy for personal gain…they will act with creativity, imagination, conviction and sensitivity not to create advantage, but to create balance.”

This personality test hit several nails on the head, including my love for writing and music, my desire to help others, and my personal belief that everyone should be treated equally.

Even as a youngster, my sense of fairness landed me in my elementary principal’s office a time or two. Learning to speak up for yourself or others is a skill that is learned and improved upon over time; it’s not something that should be frowned upon or prohibited.

Back in my college government class, I remember the discussion about Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and how my blood began to boil while I waited for someone in the class to stop the direction the conversation was going, but it didn’t happen. It was I who spoke up to say that I believe anyone who wants to serve our country should and their sexual preference should not be an issue as they are willing to sacrifice their life for the person next to them, for us and for our country.

Just this week I voiced my opinion on my Facebook page on how everyone needs to lighten up about this whole bathroom issue that is sweeping the nation and “just do your business and be done.”

By sharing my stories in this column or my thoughts on Facebook, I have turned into someone people confide in. Whether it’s sharing their own stories of abuse, divorce, loss through miscarriage or deep concerns about their children, people find comfort in relating and knowing it’s okay to share their burden.

I believe everyone has the right to be heard, but if roadblocks or intimidation are your strategies, this girl will not be quiet. Though I’ve learned to be more patient, I can only bite my tongue for so long.

I’ve played along with wild goose chases to get information.

I’ve let lies slide because I had no tangible proof; it was my word against theirs.

I’ve been dealt the intimidation card, but intimidated I was not. I’ve listened to numerous people voice their concerns to me in private regarding issues going on in a place where they should feel comfortable approaching those in charge, but instead feel apprehensive or feel that if they spoke up their job would be in jeopardy, their business might suffer or they fear how their child would be treated.

As my personality test stated, I desire balance. I am not fond of anyone ever believing they are better than me because of the position they hold, how much money they earn or how difficult they could make my life if I cannot be controlled as how they see fit.

I certainly would never apologize for advocating for my 10-year old son, who is learning how to advocate for himself. I would never want to feel threatened or dumb for asking questions and appreciate those who take the time to listen and help me see other perspectives.

I’ve been belittled enough in the past to know that I will no longer stand for it.

If I can, I will help others find their voice. And if I need to, I’ll don my own superhero costume bearing a big capital “A” on the front for “The Advocate.”

But a super hero I am not — I am just one voice.

Let us hear yours.

Live, Love, Learn

Write a letter to the editor Letters to the editor are encouraged to promote a community dialogue. Letters may be limited in length due to space constraints and must contain the author’s name to be published. Views contained within the letters are solely those of the author. The Pioneer reserves the right to refuse publication of any letter. Letters may be subject to editing.

To submit a letter, mail to PO Box F, Bowman, ND 58623 or email to bmartin@countrymedia.net.

Teamster Hat Tips By DEAN MEYER For the Pioneer

Shirley laid the law down on Saturday. I mean she lays the law down a lot. And maybe it is just as well.

You see I have an addiction. Well, I have several of them. But one is driving a team. Another is owning a milk cow. And there was a team for sale at a consignment sale over at Medora. I mentioned that I might drive over when I finished feeding and watch that sale. Since we’ve been married well over forty years, she can read me like a book.

“No!” And she gave me that look.

The “I mean it look”.

Then she proceeded to remind me of my past experi-

ences with a team of horses.

There were Ben and Buck, the mule team. I could drive them pretty good in the shed.

I drove them on a chariot with flat tires. They would trot around in circles and I could do figure eights. It was really neat. But crack the door open and it was “Katy bar the door”. It was the damndest runaway you ever saw.

There were Coors and Coors Light. A team I had purchased at the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale. We bucked them in the summer and drove them in the winter. Dad took them to the big draft horse sale at Waverly, Iowa. They ran off through a crowd of thousands. They had to call for extra ambulances to haul away the casualties.

There were Thelma and Louise. A team of molly mules. You had to figure out a way to get a blindfold on Louise to harness her up. She was a little nasty to handle.

And it didn’t help that since Ben and Buck, I am extreme-

ly scared of mules. I sold them as well broke at a horse sale. For years afterward, I saw them standing along the highway near Hettinger. I hope nobody got hurt.

The milk cow deal was even worse. One cow was so poor we had to bottle feed her calf. Who ever heard of a milk cow that had so little milk you had to supplement her calf with milk replacer?

And there was the chutefighting cow. I guess you call it a stanchion. Pete Veeder came down to watch me train this cow. I can remember him watching and commenting that, “I never saw anyone gentle a cow with a pitchfork”. Didn’t work either.

What got me to thinking about a team again was “driving school”. A neighbor put on a team driving school this weekend. And trust me, I could use a little schooling.

But I have cows to care for.

So I had Dad, who is ninety years old come down to look in on the school. Now he grew up driving horses.

He’s seen a lot of changes

in nine decades of farming and ranching. He’s driven teams on everything from farm equipment to chariot races. So he was interested in watching this school.

He didn’t last long.

The school started out pretty basic. They hooked the lines up on a woman and drove her around. Teaching participants how to cue your team and how to handle the lines.

Dad came home and said, “I left. I was kind of hoping that woman would run away, but she was pretty well broke. And in that building she wouldn’t have gotten far anyway.”

HAT TIPS is generously sponsored weekly by the following businesses: SW Auto Supply, 523-7540 Lasting Visions, 523-3833 Dakota Community Bank, 523-9000 Bowman Sales & Service, 523-3257 American Family Insurance/ Stephanee Germann Agency, 523-5573

The month of May N.D. Outdoors By DOUG LEIER

N.D. Game and Fish

For many, the month of May conjures up images of the first tulips and annual flowers emerging, spotting the first baby goose and even swatting a mosquito. Gardens are planned and planted, jigs and spinners sorted, and we look forward to a walk after supper and spending a little more time outdoors than indoors.

And while May doesn’t have a true statewide fishing opener in North Dakota, it does have a special season that attracts a lot of attention

in the northwestern part of the state.

May 1 marks the start of North Dakota’s paddlefish snagging season. If history is any indication, over the course of the month a few thousand people will buy a special tag and trek to the shoreline of the Yellowstone or Missouri River for the chance to reel in the state’s largest fish.

Paddlefish commonly weigh well over 50 pounds and the state record topped the scale at 130 pounds. They are as big as they are unique and hooking one is not a sure thing, as roughly only one in three people who buy a tag actually get to put it on a paddlefish.

The 2016 season is scheduled to continue through the end of May, but depending on the overall harvest, an early in-season closure could occur with a 24-hour notice

issued by the State Game and Fish Department. The season has closed early in nearly every year that Game and Fish has had a harvest cap in place.

Snag-and-release of all paddlefish is required on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. Therefore, the first two days of the 2016 season are snag-and-release only.

Mandatory harvest of all snagged paddlefish is required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

On these days, all paddlefish caught must be kept and tagged immediately.

All paddlefish snagged and tagged must be removed from the river by 9 p.m. of each snagging day.

Those planning to participate during snag-and-release-only days need to have in their possession a current season, unused paddlefish

snagging tag. Use or possession of gaffs is prohibited on snag-and-release-only days, and, if it occurs, during the snag-and-release extension period.

Legal snagging hours are from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Participants can only purchase one tag per year. Snagging is legal in all areas of the Yellowstone River in North Dakota, and in the area of the Missouri River lying west of the U.S. Highway 85 bridge to the Montana border, excluding that portion from the pipeline crossing (river mile 1,577) downstream to the upper end of the Lewis and Clark Wildlife Management Area (river mile 1,565).

If the season closes early because the harvest cap is reached, an extended snagand-release-only period will be allowed for up to four days immediately following the early closure.

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OBITUARIES Richard Palczewski, 92

Richard (RJ) Palczewski, 92, of Bowman, formerly of Haley, passed away April 22, 2016 at the family farm near Scranton.

Funeral Services for Richard was at 10 a.m. on April 28 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Scranton. Pastor Mary Wiggins officiated with burial to follow in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Scranton. There was a Family and Friends service on April 27 at 7 p.m. at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel.

Richard John Palczewski was born on April 5, 1924 on the Joseph Palczewski farm south of Scranton, the fifth of Joseph and Elizabeth’s seven children. Richard passed away April 22 at the age of 92, in the house he called home for many years, the Palczewski farm East of Haley. Richard had a hard and long life, but in his

Palczewski words “If I had to do it over again, I’d do the same damn thing.”

Richard growing up was like most young boys at the time, it was more important to work whether at home or earning wages for a neighbor. After his eighth grade graduation from Hammond Country School he attended two years in the Hettinger High School before deciding to work for some of the local ranches. He spent many years helping on the Edward A. & Monica Miller ranch herding sheep until he began

working with Stuart Jett’s sheep ranch which has now become the Bowman-Haley Dam. Richard met Phyllis Thune, who was helping as a cook there and after a few years of dating, were married April 23, 1944 in Pensacola, Fla., only three days prior to his deployment on the USS Baxter to fight in WWII. Richard’s 18 months in WWII was spent operating a Higgins boat, a landing craft used to carrying soldiers to and from the Navy Ship and shore.

Upon returning from WWII in December 1945, Richard met with his former boss Stuart Jett and discussed his plans of starting his own farm/ranch operation. Stuart Jett wrote Richard a check to buy his first section of land and Richard always talked about how grateful he was for that first loan. Richard and Phyllis raised their four children: Mildred Jean, Deborah Irma, Dale Richard and Dennis Walton and continued to

run their farm/ranch operation until Phyllis lost her battle with cancer in June 1987. In Jan. 1988, Richard married Bernadine Sipma and they soon moved from the farm to a house he built in Scranton. Richard and Bernadine shared a life for nearly 14 years before she lost her battle with cancer.

Richard was known to have spent most of his days working hard and putting in long hours. In his active years if he wasn’t working, he would be with a rifle in hand or casting a line into the river. He had many stories of outrunning the Game Warden or the “Big Fish” he had caught. When he lived in Scranton, he was known for his beautiful flowerbeds and well-producing garden.

Richard was a Brother, Husband, Dad, Uncle, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa but most of all he was “The Greatest Man I Have Ever Known”.

Richard is survived by his four children, four stepchildren, 17 grandchildren

and 17 great-grandchildren: daughter Mildred (Sid) Richardson with children Harrison and Kory (son Zaidyn), daughter Deborah (Dave) Thomason with their daughter Raedean (Ken) Naylor (son Ben), son Dale (Merlene) Palczewski with their children Nate (Lynae) Palczewski (children Kyler and Elli) and John (Tessa) Palczewski (children Isabelle, Jace and Sam), son Dennis (Amy Deibert) Palczewski with their children Thune Palczewski (daughter Emma) and Ari (Angela) Palczewski (daughter Rowan). Step-son Monte (Ellen) Sipma with their children Shaun (Keri Nelson) Sipma

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STATE: Get going this May across North Dakota Summer is nearly upon us and all across North Dakota people are welcoming warmer days by getting out and getting busy.

If a physical challenge is on your bucket list, Extreme North Dakota hosting several events. Get social at a festival, concert or theater performance or go fly a kite! Fill your calendar with a wide range of fun indoor and outdoor activities this May in North Dakota.

To learn more information about these events, and for a complete list of things to see and do, go to NDtourism. com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525 Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood Fargo May 5-8 Garth Brooks is back and making his way across the country on a comeback tour you won’t want to miss!

Head to Fargo to see this country legend with wife Trisha Yearwood as his special guest. For more information, visit http://fargodome. com/ or call 701-241-9100.

Extreme North Dakota Spring Primer Adventure Race Arvilla May 7 Interested in adventure racing? Get your feet wet (and achy, muddy and maybe blistery) at Extreme North Dakota’s Spring Primer Adventure Race (END-SPAR).

It’s an annual sprint distance (8–10 hours) that’s intended for those new to adventure racing … although the veterans readily admit that it’s “no picnic!” The race takes place in and around Turtle River State Park, Larimore Dam and Grand Forks. Learn more at http://endracing. com/end-spar.

Carrie Underwood: The Storyteller Tour Grand Forks May 7 Seven-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood will be in Grand Forks on her “Storyteller” tour with special guests Easton Corbin and The Swon Brothers. To learn more, visit www.carrieunderwood.fm or www. aleruscenter.com/; 701-7921200.

Dakota Stage Ltd.: Hay Fever Bismarck May 7-21 A couple’s quiet country weekend getaway gets away from them when their children arrive with guests – and plans – of their own.

Playwright Noel Coward’s comedy Hay Fever showcas-

es the eccentric and selfish behavior of the Bliss family.

For more information, visit www.dakotastageltd.com or call 701-258-4998.

Northern Plains Ballet: Alice in Wonderland Bismarck May 14-15 Follow Alice on her wonderland adventure as she stumbles upon a tea party with a Mad Hatter, croquet with the Queen of Hearts and square-dancing with lobsters. Northern Plains Ballet performs Lewis Carroll’s beloved children’s story Alice in Wonderland at the Belle Mehus. For tickets and to learn more, visit www.facebook.com/northernplainsdance or call 701530-0986.

Fargo Marathon Fargo May 19-21 For the 12th year running, the Fargo Marathon unites runners looking for a fun and challenging experience. A weekend packed with events is planned with a youth fun run, a 27th Mile Downtown Pub Crawl and an outdoor live music concert. Check out www.fargomarathon. com for more information.

Band Day Williston May 6-7

(children Maren and Jaxson), Shane (Tiffany) Sipma, Amanda (Owain) Schooling, Step-daughter Sue (George) Buckmeier with their children Jeff Buckmeier, Brad (Tracy) Buckmeier (children Lane and Lily), Janet ( Jarret) Wanek (son Jude), step-son Miles Sipma with his children Marc (sons Leto and Damon) and Alex, step-son Stuart (Sandy) Sipma with children Justin (Sierra) Sipma (son Payton) and Trevor Sipma. Richard was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis, his wife Bernadine, his parents, and siblings Frank, Mary Monson, Carl, and Isabelle (Izzy) Bruce.

Don’t miss out on this 80-plus-year Williston tradition and join in the fun at Band Day! For two days this western North Dakota city is alive with the sounds of school marching bands, stock car races, a rodeo and live band concerts in Harmon Park. Visit www.facebook.com/WillistonBandDay; 701-774-9041 Ribs and Bluegrass Festival Medora May 14 Enjoy the succulent flavors of ribs and melodies of Bluegrass music at Medora’s Ribs and Bluegrass Festival. Rain or shine, Medora businesses will offer their own variety of ribs while musicians, like local favorite Cotton Wood, provide foot-stomping Bluegrass tunes. www.medorand. com; 701-623-4830 Junk Market Fargo May 20–21 Spend the day perusing the best of the Upper Midwest’s junk at Eco Chic’s Junk Market in Scheels Arena in Fargo. Delight in the huge selection of repurposed furniture, antiques, salvaged items, vintage finds and handmade pieces. Visit http://iloveecochic.com/ junkmarket/ for more information.

Classic Car Auction Sat, May 21st @ noon Carrington, ND

* HUGE selection! Something for everyone. * Online bidding with pre-registration. * Everyone welcome!

Pictures & info @ www.CentralCityAutoAuction.com 701.652.CARS

MIDWEST DRAGLINE Dug-outs & Clean-outs Ron Steininger • 701-220-5525

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

Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time • Bowman Assembly of God Pastor Ed Kvaale 523-5544 / bowmanag.org Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning worship • Bowman United Methodist Pastor Ron Olson (70l) 523-5492 www.bowmanumc.org Sunday School for all ages: 9 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:10 a.m.

Wednesday night activities: Beginning @ 6 p.m.

• Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen 614 North Earling, Miles City, Mont. (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.

• Catholic Churches: St. Charles of Bowman; St. Mary’s of Marmarth; St. Mel’s of Rhame Saturday Mass - 4 p.m. Bowman;

The Bowman Drug Co. 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

6 p.m. Marmarth. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 a.m. Bowman.

Weekday Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., Thur., Fri. Bowman - 10 a.m. Wed. at Sunset Home • Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Rhame 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m. – Worship Feb. 17, Mar. 2, Mar 16 – 6 p.m. soup/sandwiches, 7 Lenten worship • Bowman Lutheran Church 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship & Sunday School 2nd Wed., 9 a.m. – Women’s Bible study Every Wed., 12 p.m. – Sack lunch Bible study: Genesis Wed., 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Kids’ Klub, grades 3-6 Lenten Wed. – 6 p.m. soup/ sandwiches, 7 Lenten worship • First Lutheran Church, Rhame 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship Thurs., 2 p.m. – Release Time, Grades K-6 Feb. 10, Feb. 24, Mar. 9 – 6 p.m. soup/sandwiches, 7 Lenten worship • Lebanon Lutheran Church, Amidon Feb. 14, Feb. 28, Mar. 13, Mar

KEN’S

27 – 10 a.m. Fellowship, 11 a.m.

Worship Feb. 21, Mar. 5, Mar 20, Apr. 3 – 5 p.m. Fellowship, 6 p.m. Worship Lenten Wed. – 6 p.m. soup/ sandwiches, 7 Lenten worship • Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services • Mound Church North of Rhame, Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service. Weather permitting • Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Wiggins 11 a.m. worship • Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass; 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass • Scranton Lutheran Parish May 1 - 8 a.m. Haley Service; 9:30 a.m. Peace Service, guest Preacher Jackie Girffin May 4 - 5 p.m. Confirmation • Seventh Day Adventist Pastor David Moench Saturdays - 9:30a.m. Sabbath School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church service

WOODLEY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY

Ken and Verna Woodley ‘We’re here to serve you better!’ Building Contractor

Bowman, ND 58623 701-523-3152

Retail Lumber Yard Highway 85 North Bowman, ND ■ 701-523-3217

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CLASSIFIEDS

Find what you’re looking for The deadline to place classified advertising is every Tuesday at noon for that week’s publication. Call us today (701) 523-5623.

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

Please send resume to Wangler Foods Inc., PO Box 643, Casselton, ND 58012.

N., Hettinger, ND 58639, or filed with the Court.

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

Please leave a message. (TFN)

SERVICE TECHNICIAN OPPORTUNITY: Small, progressive, New Holland and Vermeer dealership in Burke, SD seeking service technician. Benefit package and incentive pay for motivated individuals. Excellent community with plenty of hunting/ fishing opportunities. Wage dependent upon experience and skill level. Apply in person at Johnson Implement or phone (605) 7752616.

PATTERSON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS. Move-In Specials! Affordable Multi-Family Living with Rents Starting at $575/mth. 2611 Dakota Blvd, Dickinson, ND. Call 701-225-3120, EHO.

employment

Help Wanted: Bakery Assistant.

Duties include baking, packing and ability to lift 10-20 lbs. and upto 40+ periodically. Contact Nathan at 701-523-3152. (5/6 bm)

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HELP WANTED MCLEAN COUNTY IS hiring one or more full-time Patrol Deputies.

For more information regarding this position visit http://www. mcleancountynd.gov/employment/.

NDSU EXTENSION AGENT, Ag & Natural Resources/Divide County, Crosby, ND. Open until filled. Apply at: http://jobs.ndsu. edu/postings/7468. NDSU is an EEO/AA-M/F/VET/Disability Employer.

EXPERIENCED MEAT CUTTER/ STORE MANAGER needed at Wangler Foods in Casselton, ND.

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Looking for a dependable F/T or P/T bartender with a fun-loving personality at a new business opening in Bowman, N.D.

Serious applicants please call 701-279-5890

City of Grafton WATER PLANT/ DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR. Application/job description available at www.graftongov.com/ jobopportunities or Job Service.

Deadline May 13th. EOE RAILROAD VEGETATION CONTROL: Full-time traveling opportunity, 60-80 hours/week, $12-$15/hour starting, meal allowance, paid lodging & benefit package. RAW, Inc. in Cooperstown, ND – 888.700.0292 | www.rawapplicators.com | info@ rawapplicators.com DRIVER TO HAUL water/crude oil in Dickinson, Watford City, Tioga & Williston. Flexible schedule, needs CDL w/tanker endorsement, 3 years driving experience.

Earn $7,000-$8,000/mo. 701367-0917.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LANDOWNERS: DESPITE DOWNTURN North Dakota farm land values continue to be strong.

Call Kevin Pifer for free valuation at Pifer’s Auctioneers 701-2385810 or kpifer@pifers.com PLANTERS & SEEDING EQUIPMENT BUYING USED VALMAR and Gandy applicators. Call Paul at Daily Bread Farms. 763-2862037.

SEED & FEED FOR SALE FOR SALE: BAYER Invigor L140 & 252 Canola Seed. Limited supply. 50 lb bags. 701-341-1198 or 701-321-3186.

SURPLUS SALE LAKE REGION STATE COLLEGE surplus sale, May 3rd 9:00am -3:00pm. Bidding will be done by silent auction. All items must be removed by May 5th at 3:00pm.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE LOOKING FOR THE most complete listing of ND Media? ND Media Guide. Only $25! Call (701) 223-6397, ND Newspaper Association.

TANKER DRIVERS: GIBSON Energy has oilfield work and needs drivers with a CDL-A, 2 yrs experience, & tanker endorsement. Must have clean MVR and be at least 23 yrs old. Top of industry pay! Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life +401k.

Call Beth, Kim, or Sharon today!

888-985-3001 www.driveforgibson.com EOE

GET COMPLETE COVERAGE in every North Dakota newspaper with your 25-word classified ad for only $150. Contact this newspaper for details.

JOHNSON FARMS TRUCKING Walhalla, ND is looking for OTR drivers and Owner operators.

Drivers making $60,000+. New 2015 trucks! No Northeast runs.

Call 800-437-5349.

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HOUSING NEW 55+ COMMUNITY! The Meadowlands in Mandan – 2016.

Many residential options offered, close to healthcare and retail; future plans include community center, pool. Call 701-712-1353.

APARTMENTS & CONDOS FOR RENT 1st Month FREE Starting $900/ mth! Silver Waters 55+ Retirement Community, GF. 1 & 2 bedrm’s, elevator, community rooms, Ht/wtr/underground parking included. 701-757-0926.

HERITAGE HILLS APARTMENTS. Move-In Specials! Affordable Senior Living for Adults 55+ with Rents Starting at $374/ mth. 2585 Dakota Blvd, Dickinson, ND. Call 701-483-1828, EHO.

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BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR For possible positions in the following areas: - Bus Driver - Para-Educators - Coaching/Advising Positions - Summer Maintenance/Mowing and Maintenance of Football Field - Kitchen Help (subbing) For an application of for more information, please contact the school at 701-523-3283.

HELP WANTED

Range Technician to work in Slope County NDThis is a full time, Temporary position with the Little Missouri Grazing Association Working 8-10 hour days Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

▪Use initiative to carry out recurring assignments independently.

▪Taking and cataloging photos, Photo site monitoring, observe plant and soil conditions, record data and make utilization measurements.

▪Collecting vegetation data (identifying mostly grasses, forbs and shrubs).

▪Read maps, look for stakes, and use a GPS unit.

▪Limited computer work, filing, entering data, transfer data from field notes, maintain range inspection files.

▪The work requires physical exertion in hiking over rough, uneven terrain.

▪Spray grasshopper hotspots and noxious weeds using a 4wheeler spray unit.

▪Collect and release leafy spurge flea beetles as bio control of leafy spurge.

▪Sage Grouse habitat monitoring using NRCS line point intercept and line intercept.

▪Work with Forest Service personnel as directed by supervisor.

Send cover letter and resume to: Lola Hewson Little Missouri Grazing Association 945 35th Street E, Dickinson, ND 58601 Or E-mail to LMGA201@hotmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS HAVE a news release or other information that needs to reach all ND newspapers? ND Newspaper Association can help! One call does it all. (701) 223-6397.

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer April 15th, 22nd & 29th, 2016 TIMOTHY A. SADOWSKY, #03611 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. 06-2016-PR-00010 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH SILHA, 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 Julaine Silha, personal representative of the estate, at, 8103 140th Ave SW, Bowman, ND 58623, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 8th day of April, 2016.

Julaine Silha, Personal Representative 8103 140th Ave SW Bowman, ND 58623 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative Published in the Bowman County Pioneer April 15th, 22nd & 29th, 2016 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. 06-2016-PR-00011 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINE WEISZ, 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 Janice Defoe, personal representative of the estate, at 510 10th Ave

Dated this 7th day of April, 2016.

Janice Defoe, Personal Representative 510 10th Ave N. Hettinger, ND 58639 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 April 22nd, 29th & May 6th, 2016 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: Co-Personal Representatives Case No. 06-2016-PR-00013 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS E. FISCHER, 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 Alice Magyar, co-personal representative of the estate, at 18900 Pomelo Road, Santa Rosa, TX 78593, Cynthia Vitter, co-personal representative of the estate, at 3902 West 20th Court, Panama City, FL 32405, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 19th day of April, 2016.

Alice Magyar, Personal Representative Cynthia Vitter, Personal Representative 18900 Pomelo Road 3902 West 20th Court Santa Rosa, TX 78593 Panama City, FL 32405 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 April 22nd & 29th, 2016 BOWMAN CITY COMMISSION TO MEET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman City Commission will meet May 3, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall (101 1st Street, NE) to conduct a public hearing for amendments to Chapter 6 (the Zoning Code). Article 6 will be reviewed and discussed. The amendments are inclusive of all lands in the City and extraterritorial area and include but are not limited to the following: 1) new chapters; 2) amendments to existing language, including the creation of new land use designations; 3) deletions of existing language; 4) requirements for public hearings; 5) roles and responsibilities of the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Commission, and City staff; and 6) other text amendments, modifications and deletions as appropriately related to zoning matters in Chapter 6. No zone changes to property are proposed. To examine the case file for the project please make an appointment with Cheryl Ryan, Zoning Director, City of Bowman by calling 701523-7627 or 701-523-3309.

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer April 22nd, 29th & May 6th, 2016 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA COUNTY OF BOWMAN IN JUVENILE COURT SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE INTEREST OF A.M., a child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs.

A.M., a minor child, Dion Mitchell, her father, Respondents.

Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV00007 IN THE INTEREST OF K.S., a child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs.

K.S., a minor child, Shannon Smith, father, Respondents.

Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV-

legals 00008 IN THE INTEREST OF D.H., a child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs.

D.H., a minor child, Ty (unknown last name), father, Respondents.

Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV00009 NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-entitled cases are scheduled before the Honorable Dann Greenwood on May 12, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Bowman County Courthouse, Bowman, North Dakota.

The purpose of said hearing is as follows: HEARING ON PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS RIGHT TO COUNSEL �While you are not required to have legal counsel in this proceeding, you are entitled to legal counsel if you so desire. If you desire legal counsel and are unable without undue financial hardship to employ counsel, the Court, upon your request, will appoint legal counsel for you.

If you wish to have counsel appointed for you, you must contact the Office of the Juvenile Court at the Stark County Courthouse, 51 3rd St. E, Suite 201, Dickinson, ND 58601, or by calling (701)227-3170 within three (3) days of the date of service of this Notice of Hearing.

The hearing on this matter will proceed at the time and place scheduled Dann Greenwood, District Court Judge Published in the Bowman County Pioneer April 29th, 2016 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 The regular meeting of the Bowman County School Board was held on Monday, April 11th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Bowman County School District Board Room.

Members present: Kevin Bucholz, President; Tara Lambourn, Russ Homelvig, Sharon Holder, Ann Fischer, Stacy McGee and Dan Peterson. Others present: Tony Duletski, Superintendent; Tyler Senn, 7-12 Principal; Tracy Lecoe, Elementary Principal; and Shari Krinke, Business Manager.

Members Absent: none Guests: Tobiann Andrews, Marissa Humbracht, Lori Sola, Mary & Michaela Fischer, Greg Yale, Jolene Hendrickx, Betty Heinrich, Connie Gaebe, Pam Fisher, and Debbie Bucholz.

President Kevin Bucholz called meeting to order.

McGee moved seconded by Peterson to approve the agenda with the following additions: New Business B. Approve Teaching/ Superintendent Contracts; C. Marmarth and Central Elementary High School Tuition Agreements; D. Parks and Rec Request for Summer Bus Use. All yes, motion carried.

Fischer moved seconded by Holder to approve the minutes of the March 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 22nd special board meetings and the March 14th regular board meeting. All yes, motion carried.

Fischer moved seconded by Homelvig to approve the District Bills. All yes, motion carried.

Holder moved seconded by Fischer to approve the Monthly Financial Reports. All yes, motion carried.

Recognition of audience: Lori Sola brought forth comments regarding photographs of students taken in lunch room and placed on face book.

Tara Lambourn entered meeting.

Donny Burke entered meeting.

High School Principal Report: moved to top of agenda to accommodate guest. Guest Michaela Fischer, FFA Gold Award Winner, presented FFA Creed.

Mary and Michaela Fischer exited meeting.

Administrative Reports: A. Elementary Principal: April Reading Month, April Bulldog Bark; ND State Assessment Testing; Data Walls March 24th Early Out; April 18th late start Tara Hoffman and Sarah McFadden presenters; completion of Daily 5 book study; Tom Gibson Lyceums; 4/15 midterm; April 18-May 6 Art Show at Bowman Library; 4/21 Teach Kids to Save; 4/29 Math Meet; Spring concerts dates 5/2 Jr. High- High School, 5/9 Rhame, 5/16 Bowman K-6 ;Kindergarten Screenings held at Roosevelt.

B. High School Principal: 7-12 enrollment 196; 7-12 Awards Assembly; March Students of the Month; possible AP/Dual credit class licensure change; 7 ½ period day waiver completed; Great Western Network ITV classes schedule/enrollment; ND Assessment testing supervisors Mrs. Fisher and Mr. Jahner; grades 7, 8, &9 NWEA testing; open posi-

legals tions in grades 7-12; commended Mr. Simonson and Mrs. Martian on actions taken when activity bus broke down.

C. Superintendent: AP/Dual extension; open positions; researching replacement of Activity Bus; 4/17 Sam Fisher begin work on track replacement; contact Army Corp of Engineers.

Old Business: A. Second reading of School Board Policies: discussion was held. Holder moved seconded by Homelvig to approve the second reading of policies FCC-E Restraint and Seclusion and ELL Policy. All yes, motion carried.

B. School Board Election: discussion was held on School Board policy BAA – Employing Board Members, no motions were made.

New Business: A. Letters of Resignation: Teri Miller’s letter of resignation was read. Peterson moved seconded by Fischer to accept Teri Miller’s letter of resignation upon the completion of the 2015-2016 school year.

All yes, motion carried. Kaylie Strandberg’s letter of resignation was read. Homelvig moved seconded by Holder to accept Kaylie Strandberg’s resignation upon the completion of the 2015-2016 school year. All yes, motion carried. Lori Ann Nelson’s letter of resignation was read. Peterson moved seconded by Lambourn to accept Lori Ann Nelson’s letter of resignation upon the completion of the 2015-2016 school year. All yes, motion carried.

B. Approve Teaching/ Superintendent Contracts: discussion was held. Fischer moved seconded by McGee to approve the following 2016-2017 teaching contracts; Tyneal Begger, $38,450.00; Laura Braaten, $50,850.00; Kelsey Brosz, $46,750.00; Mary Duletski, $56,050.00; Kelly Ensign, $42,850.00; Pam Fisher, $55,422.00; Lindsey Fossum, 40,850.00; Connie Gaebe, $55,400.00; Kari Gerbig, $48,850.00; Jennifer Haar, $41,850.00; Betty Heinrich, $55,400.00; Jolene Hendrickx, $54,100.00; Lauren Holder, $39,350.00; Jon Jahner, $53,686.48; Cody Jamtgaard,$38,900.00; Angela Moser, $47,925.00; Cora Nasset, $39,350.00; Abby Nohava, $31,840.00; Brenda Osendorf, $54,950.00; Kelley Ouradnik,$47,450.00; Brian Qualley, $41,150.00; Mia Stafford $48,150.00; Jetti Swanson, $41,600.00; Codie West, $54,750.00; and Dakota Wolf, $38,450.00.

All yes, motion carried. Superintendent Contract: discussion was held. Peterson moved seconded

by Fischer to approve the superintendent contract with Dave Mahon as agreed to and signed by Dave Mahon. The school district will also pay for moving expenses based on actual expenditures not to exceed $2000.00. All yes, motion carried.

C. Marmarth and Central Elementary High School Tuition Agreements: discussion was held. Holder moved seconded by Homelvig to approve the tuitions agreements for Marmarth School District and Central Elementary School District as presented. All yes, motion carried.

D. Parks and Recs request for Summer Bus Use: discussion was held. Fischer moved seconded by McGee to approve the request made by Bowman Parks and Rec to use the school district buses for their summer programs following guidelines set up in previous agreement. All yes, motion carried.

Other Items/Committee Reports: A. RESP: Holder reported on March meetings. Discussion was held with no motions made.

B. School Leadership: Holder and Lecoe reported on the March School Leadership meeting. Discussion was held with no motions made.

C. Negotiations: discussion was held, committee is to set up meetings with administration and ancillary, no motions were made.

Committee Meetings: 3/15 Negotiations Peterson and McGee; 3/21 Superintendent Search Bucholz; 3/22 Negotiations Peterson and Homelvig; 4/5 SLC Holder; 3/6 RESP Dickinson Holder There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:05p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10th, at 6:00 p.m. in the BCSD Board Room.

Kevin Bucholz, President Shari Krinke, Business Manager Published in the Bowman County Pioneer April 29th, 2016 Bowman County School #1 Board Report - For Newspaper A 2 Z PRINTING, 22.99; AT&T MOBILITY, 268.03; AVI SYSTEMS, 857.50; BAKER FURNITURE, 29.95; BARNES & NOBLE, 133.96; BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS, 28.66; BOWMAN AUTO PARTS, 35.96; BOWMAN GLASS, 130.00;

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BOWMAN SALES & SERVICE, 52.50; BUCHOLZ, DEBRA, 630.93; CENEX, 186.65; COMFORT INN & SUITES, 623.00; CONSOLIDATED, 115.00; COUNTRY MEDIA, 289.61; DAKOTA BOYS & GIRLS RANCH, 1,400.00; DUST-TEX, 468.00; DAKOTA WESTERN INS, 75.00; DALE’S CLOTHING, 1,337.76; DULETSKI, MARY, 140.00; EIDO CONNECT, 168.00; ENSIGN, KELLI, 41.47; FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES, 243.00; FARMERS UNION OIL, 1,986.98; FOLMER, DAVE, 975.00; FRONTIER TRAVEL CENTER, 48.35; HARLOW’S, 181.50; HARRIS SCHOOL SOLUTIONS, 306.59; INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, 15.77; J.W. PEPPER, 201.12; JOSTENS, 316.12; JOSTENS, 287.70; KEN’S SUPER VALU, 739.87; LECOE, TRACY, 44.76; MENARDS, 315.79; MIDWEST INVESTIGATION & SECURITY, 1,196.00; MILLER,TERI, 56.16; MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES, 9,692.89; MOSER, ANGELA, 98.28; MURPHY, THOMAS, 49.72; NASCO FORT ATKINSON, 106.56; NASSET, CORA, 33.15; NETWORK SERVICES, 530.48; NEWBY’S ACE HARDWARE, 223.70; NOHAVA, ABBY, 84.24; NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION, 4,000.00; NORTH WINDS LODGE, 70.00; OFFICEMAX, 1,363.22; ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY, 49.97; OSENDORF, BRENDA, 52.08; PEARCE & DURICK, 800.00; PETTY CASH, 50.91; ROUGHRIDER EDUCATION SERVICES, 350.00; S&T CUSTOM PLUMBING, 1,685.43; SCHAEFER, LYNETTE, 28.08; SCHOOL SPECIALTY, 208.91; SCHWARZ, BETH, 183.94; SCHWINDT, CHELSEY, 14.04; SENN, TYLER, 585.36; SIMONSON, ROBERT, 199.50; STEIN’S, INC, 2,065.78; SUPREME SCHOOL

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SUPPLY, 109.21; ULINE, 293.79; WASKIEWICZ, JASON, 61.33; WATTS, JEFF,74.36; WEST RIVER HEALTH SERVICES, 263.25; WOODLEY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY, 1,079.50 Checking Account Total: 38,357.36 AT&T MOBILITY, 276.03; BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, 254.08; DICKINSON STATE HERITAGE FOUNDATION, 370.00; GETZ, AMY, 2,880.00; HOLECEK, JENNIFER, 1,132.54; HORACE MANN, 1,099.22; KILLDEER HS, 385.00; MORAN, MASON, 5.82; NDIAAA, 175.00; ND ATTORNEY GENERAL, 42.75; NORTHERN LIGHTS SADD, 3,125.00; REGION X MUSIC, SPEECH & DRAMA, 655.00; RICHARDTON-TAYLOR HS, 640.00; SECRETARY OF STATE, 36.00; VAN DAELE BUS SERVICE, 19,847.00 Checking Account Total: 30,923.44 AMAZON MARKETPLACE, 362.60; CENEX, 28.38; CUSTOMINK, 228.20; EL SOMBRERO INC, 30.00; ELKS, 68.63; ETSY.COM, 38.85; EXXON, 9.99; PLAYERS SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 66.32; RAMADA, 30.00; RUBY TUESDAYS, 75.00; SAMS CLUB, 14.65; ND ASSOC OF SECONDARY PRINCIPALS, 180.00; TACO JOHNS, 15.67; WARD’S NATURAL SCIENCE EST, 166.47 Checking Account Total: 1314.76 Published in the Bowman County Pioneer April 29th, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commis-

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sioners met in regular session on April 5, 2016, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel and Ken Steiner. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM. Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Bowman will provide an update on the interview process for the open county agent position with the NDSU Extension office. Bowman made a motion to approve the agenda, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

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

5721-5780 March Payroll $154,962.80; 24491-24503 Social Welfare $1,949.35; 24504 AccuSource $252.25; 24505 Baker Furniture $634.95; 24506 Balco Uniform $140.50; 24507 Bowman County Fair Association $53,308.00; 24508 Bowman County Treasurer $300.00; 24508 Bowman County Treasurer $46.69; 24509 Brosz Engineering $11,435.00; 24510 Center for 4-H $10.00; 24511 Consolidated $108.00; 24511 Consolidated $8,087.70; 24512 Dacotah Paper $241.64; 24513 Dickinson Press $38.88; 24514 Dakota Western Insurance $26.00; 24515 Fox Hills Fencing $17,006.00; 24516 Frontier Travel Center $258.74; 24517 Farmer’s Union Oil Company $4,115.24; 24518 Randy Gaebe $105.00; 24519 Karla Germann $161.00; 24520 John Deere Financial $426.45; 24521 Sydnee Kidd $252.88; 24522 Lawson Products $143.95; 24523 LexisNexis $50.00; 24524 MailFinance $1,189.02 24525 Matthew Bender $171.00; 24526 MCI

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$106.51; 24527 MDU $2,379.25; 24528 Kevin Miller Construction $1,062.00; 24529 ND Association of Counties $287.50; 24530 ND State Radio Communications $120.00; 24531 NDSU Ag Communications $100.00; 24532 ND State Water Commission $300.00; 24533 Newby’s Ace Hardware $460.31; 24534 Northwest Tire $90.89; 24535 Paystubz $252.00; 24536 Dean Pearson $105.00; 24537 Pennington County Sheriff $30.16; 24538 Steph Pretzer $105.00; 24539 RMJ Towing & Garage $175.00; 24540 Patty Sadowsky $356.40; 24541 SBM $788.47; 24542 SeaChange $97.45; 24543 S&T Custom Plumbing $230.10; 24544 Duane Steckler $105.00; 24545 Southwest Auto $221.28; 24546 SWMCCC $9,463.00; 24547 Visa $1,246.84 Steiner made a motion to approve the March 16, 2016 minutes, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously Bowman County State’s Attorney, Stephanie Pretzer, joined the meeting at 9:30 AM. A telephone conference call was held with Southwest Water Authority Board Member, Rick Seifert in reference to Mr. Seifert traveling back and forth from South Dakota to his Bowman County residence, and if he can continue his service on the board of directors. Mary Massad, Manager/CEO of Southwest Water Authority, will discuss with their attorney and report back. Mr. Seifert stated that his permanent residence remains in Bowman County.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Neil Hofland, Gary Brennan, of Brosz Engineering and Teran Doerr, Executive Director, Bowman County Economic Development Corporation, Inc., met to discuss the proposed

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wetland mitigation located in sections of the Industrial Park. The State of North Dakota Department of Transportation submitted proposed changes to the original terms. It is recommended that the county petition to close the section line located in the area of discussion. A telephone conference call was held at 11:00 AM, with Paul Moch, representative from Environmental and Transportation Services with the North Dakota Department of Transportation. Mr. Moch will discuss the proposals presented with his management team and will contact Brennan.

At 1:15 PM the bid opening took place for the Griffin Road Recycle project.

The following bids were submitted: Midstate Reclamation SD LLC: $798,747.01 Ringwood Solid Stabilization: $812,710.25 Nelcon, Inc.: $998,169.60 Brackel made a motion to accept the low base bid submitted by Midstate Reclamation, SD LLC for $798,747.01, with Steiner seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Wayne Wilson, Fischbein Township Supervisor, met to request approval to purchase approximately 3,000 yards of gravel from the Hestekin pit. Brackel made a motion to approve with the township paying 20% of the cost; with the provision Hofland approves the sale. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Wilson inquired if he could purchase 1,000 yards from the same pit, at full cost for his business. The commissioners stated that he can purchase 200 yards.

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The tractor currently used is leased to the fair board by West Plains, and they are no longer offering the lease program. The fair board has the option to purchase the tractor for $31,500.00.

The commissioners requested that the fair board research other financing options.

Bowman County Zoning Director, Rory Teigen and Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Neil Hofland met to review the road boring requests submitted

by Slope Electric Cooperative, Inc. Brackel made a motion to approve the road borings located in numerous spots on the Rhame Road, with Abrahamson seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. The approved Utility Permit applications are on file in the office of the Bowman County Zoning Director, Rory Teigen.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the road borings located in numerous spots on the Bowman Haley Dam Road and the Dial House Road, with Steiner seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. The approved Utility Permit applications are on file in the office of the Bowman County Zoning Director, Rory Teigen.

With no further business to discuss, Bowman made a motion at to adjourn the meeting at 4:55 PM with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

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

Posting Date April 25, 2016

1. GAMES: How many dots are on a pair of standard dice?

2. GEOGRAPHY: The Tropic of Capricorn crosses three continents. What are they?

3. U.S. STATES: Which state capital is the only one that ends in the letter “x”?

4. MUSIC: The song “Getting to Know You” appears in what movie or play?

5. ASTRONOMY: Which planet is closest to the sun?

6. MYTHOLOGY: What village in Cornwall, England is said to be the birthplace of King Arthur?

7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What language is spoken by the Belgian people called Walloons?

8. HISTORY: What was the first country to recognize Mexico’s independence in 1821?

9. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of food is an aubergine?

10. MOVIES: What was the central theme of the 1945 movie “The Lost Weekend”? © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

Trivia Test Answers 1. 42; 2. Australia, South America and Africa; 3. Phoenix, Arizona; 4. “The King and I”; 5. Mercury; 6. Tintagel; 7. French; 8. The United States; 9. Eggplant; 10. Alcoholism

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SPORTS Track & Field also races the weather

W Cole Osendorf throws the javelin 157 feet, 1 inch breaking his own Bowman County School Record. (Photo by Brenda Osendorf)

Junior High fairs well before cool, wet weather With the week’s forecast cool and wet, the Bulldogs were anxious to get some competition in before the weather turned.

Thursday proved to be a

beautiful day for the junior high teams, as they traveled to Dickinson to tangle with most of Southwest North Dakota. It turns out the Bulldogs faired very well.

The 8th grade girls team tied Mott-Regent for the 1st place while the 7th grader team came in second to Dickinson Trinity. Leading the girls to five event titles was Alexius Miller, who won

the 400m dash, 800m run, and 1600m run. The Bulldogs also got victories from the 4x100m (Abby Smyle, Jillian Svihovec, Esmeralda Madrigal, and Lauren Schaaf ) and 4x200m relays (Megan Smolnikar, Jenna Buchholz, Schaaf, and Jocelyn Kulseth).

The boys team saw very similar success, as the 7th grade boys placed 1st and the

8th grade boys were second to Hazen by three points.

The boys team claimed 12 individual titles in all facets of the meet. Brendon Rasmussen led the throwers with a victory in the discus and a 2nd place finish in the shot put. Barrett Walby swept the 100m and 200m hurdle races in the 7th grade division, and Jacob Svihovec did the same for the 8th graders.

Jacob also leaped 38’3” in the triple jump to claim 1st along with a Bowman County School Record. Continuing dominance in the jumping events, Matthew Osendorf won the long jump with a leap of 18’2”, then followed it up with victories in the 100m and 200m dash. Brian Miller also did his damage in the distance events, winning both the 800m and 1600m

runs. The boys 4x200m relay team of Walby, Dale Skalicky, Colby Schaaf, and Brady Senn wrapped up the streak of 1st places.

The junior high team will be in action again this Friday at the Beach JH Invite starting at 2:00 pm. Full results of all Bowman County meets can be found at www.bowman.k12.nd.us/track. (Submitted by Jonathan Jahner)

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Jacob Svihovec triple jumped 38 feet, 3 inches, setting a new Bowman County School Record. (Photo by Ann Fischer)

Varsity Bulldogs brave Lemmon; surpass school record

Saturday proved to be a very nice day in Lemmon as the Bulldogs brought home 10 event titles. The highlight of the day came early as Cole Osendorf broke his own Bowman County School Record in the javelin, throwing 157’ en route to the event title.

Osendorf was not done there, his impressive day continued as he won the 400m dash, and competed in both the 1600m and 3200m relays that both finished first. Alex Bartholomay, Braydon Miller and Alex Madrigal rounded out the competitors in the 3200m relay, while Adam Powell joined Bartholo-

may and Madrigal in the 1600m relay. Bartholomay also continued his dominance in the 1600m run, besting the field in a time of 4:52.79.

On the girls side It was a balanced attack, as the distance duo of Mikayla Bartholomay and Lacey Feist brought home top honors in the 1600m and 3200m runs respectively.

Meggie Fischer had another exceptional day, dominating the high jump, as well as the 100m hurdles. The sprinters were not to be left out as Esmeralda Madrigal, Cassidy Walby, Maury Burke, and Natalie Kempenich won the 4x100m relay. The varsity team will be scheduled to compete again this Saturday in Lemmon, starting at 10 a.m. Full results from this week, and every Bulldog Track & Field meet, can be found at www.bowman. k12.nd.us/track.

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Dacotah Bank Relay’s featured Event winners include Bowman Co., Scranton

1600 meter run winners Mikayla Bartholomay and Alex Bartholomay of Bowman County.

Worst position groups The Vikings Vine By JORDAN WRIGHT For the Pioneer

With the NFL draft rapidly approaching, let’s take a look at the four worst position groups for the Minnesota Vikings and how they can be fixed. For this article, I averaged the player grades from Pro Football Focus for each position.

All players who are on the roster and saw the field last season (therefor given a player grade by PFF) were taken into account. The averages also factor additions and subtractions to the roster, so for example Mike Wallace’s grade doesn’t affect the wide receiver’s overall average, while Alex Boone’s player grade will be factored into the offensive guard’s average.

With the draft this week, it’s time to look at the worst position group for the Minnesota Vikings. If you recall, the previous three articles covered numbers four through two: offensive guard (66.28 average player grade), tight end (65.48) and linebacker (58.68). So that leaves us with one, the worst position group for the Vikings in 2015 was…(feel free to do a drum roll on the closest thing to you)… offensive tackle.

It shouldn’t come as a big surprise to anyone, but offensive tackle was by far the Vikings worst position last season with an average player grade of only 43.68 which ranks 30th in the NFL. Matt Kalil was the highest rated starter for the Vikings, and he had a player grade of 46.9, placing him 46th in the league.

The front office knows they needed to improve the offensive line this offseason, and have already taken steps to do just that.

Not only will Phil Loadholt be back from injury, the Vikings also brought in Andre Smith from Cincinnati for added competition. Matt Kalil is entering the last year of his contract, so this will be his last chance to prove he can play left tackle in the NFL. Last year’s starter at right tackle, T.J. Clemmings, was a rookie last season and should only get better as time goes on.

Bottom line is that the offensive tackle group should (needs) to be bet-

ter in 2016. But have the Vikings done enough to ensure that happens?

If the Vikings are looking towards the draft to further improve the offensive line, they will have plenty of options throughout.

In the first round, it’s almost guaranteed that the top two tackles (Laremy Tunsil, Ronnie Stanley) will be gone in the top 10, and word around the NFL is the next two tackles ( Jack Conklin and Taylor Decker) will also be drafted before the Vikings are on the clock. If any of those tackles fall to the Vikings, I think the Vikings should sprint to the podium to turn their name in. More than likely however, those four tackles will be gone.

So what will that leave the Vikings?

Jason Spriggs from Indiana is second round possibility. Spriggs is a very good athlete and had a tremendous showing at the combine. His tape shows inconsistency, but a team will draft him based on the potential he has shown.

Germain Ifedi from Texas A&M looked destined to be the next great offensive lineman to come from A&M. However, he never really put it all together and failed to transition to left tackle in college. As a tackle, Ifedi needs to show better consistency, but he has the size and strength to be a productive right tackle in the NFL. Ifedi should realistically be a third or fourth round pick, but he will probably be drafted in the late first or early second round.

Joe Haeg from North Dakota State is an option later in the draft. The five time national champion has the athleticism to play left tackle in the NFL. However, his smaller lower body and the level of competition he faced in college will have him falling down draft boards. Haeg is a potential future starter at left tackle who could be drafted in the fourth or fifth round.

So there you have it. The four worst position groups on the Minnesota Vikings.

Will the front office do enough in free agency and the draft to improve these positions? Will these positions remain as the worst on the team? Or will they improve and push other position groups down the list? Let me know what you think!

If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to me by e-mail (skoljwright@gmail.com), on Twitter @skoljwright or on Facebook (facebook. com/skoljwright)

1600 meter relay winners, the boys of Bowman County’s track and field team.

1600 meter relay winners, the girls team of Hettinger/ Scranton.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Spring Mule Deer Survey Complete

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department completed its annual spring mule deer survey in April, and results indicate western North Dakota’s mule deer population has increased 21 percent from last year.

Bruce Stillings, big game supervisor, said the increase is a result of higher adult doe survival in 2015, three consecutive years of good fawn production, and overwinter survival combined with milder winter weather conditions.

“These factors, along with no harvest of antlerless mule deer during the past four deer hunting seasons, have resulted in mule deer numbers doubling since we experienced our low in 2012,” Stillings said.

Biologists counted 2,880 mule deer in 306.3 square miles during this year’s survey. Overall mule deer density in the badlands was 9.4 deer per square mile, which is up from 7.8 deer per square mile in 2015.

The spring mule deer survey is used to assess mule deer abundance in the badlands. It is conducted after the snow has melted and before the trees begin to leaf out, providing the best conditions for aerial observation of deer. Biologists have completed aerial surveys of the same 24 study areas since the 1950s.

Pronghorn Hunters Successful in 2015 Hunter success during last fall’s pronghorn hunting season was 81 percent, according to statistics provided by the North Dakota

Game and Fish Department.

The season was held in units 3-B, 4-A and 4-C. Game and Fish issued 409 licenses (266 lottery and 143 gratis).

And 385 hunters took 312

pronghorn, consisting of 286 bucks, 15 does and 11 fawns.

Each hunter spent an average of 2.4 days afield.

The 2016 pronghorn hunting season will be determined in early July.

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12 | Friday, April 29, 2016

DESIGN SPACES

A Cabin in the Woods

By LINDA BROOKS Contributing Writer

Last September, Paul and I purchased a new home in MN – it includes 40 acres, a log home, 2 garages, 3 out buildings and an outhouse. Why an outhouse? Our purchase was a berry farm where they grew and sold raspberries and strawberries.

Most of 25 acres of strawberries froze out but we still have 14 rows (275 feet long), of raspberries. We will share as we are not planning on starting another business.

Log cabins are found around the world – even on the islands of Hawaii – courtesy of HGTV’s “Log Cabin Living”.

A cabin is defined as a small house or cottage, usually of simple design and construction. Logs are portions or lengths of the trunk or heavy limbs of a felled tree.

In Laura Ingalls Wilder’s, “Little House” books she tells of the building of a log cabin for Laura’s family. They moved in as soon as the walls were up, the stout log walls protecting them from the wolves outside – they could see them through the spaces where chinking would eventually be added.

Our cabin in the woods has been full of indoor and outdoor design projects.

Each project requires lots of thought and discussion as to the best way to work out what we want and need.

Projects completed on the exterior include a new mound septic system, eaves troughs and trim paint on the cabin - we chose a soft grey to set off the dark brown of the logs, slate grey for the outbuildings w/light grey trim and dark green for the exterior doors. Paul started back filling around the exterior of the cabin to keep run off away from the house. We raced to complete the big projects before it got too cold last fall.

In the interior we had new drain tile installed in the basement, and new sump pumps. The water table is so high in MN that some people never drill a well – they sink a sand point instead, sometimes as shallow as 15 feet to access water. We have 3 wells on the place – 2 were used to irrigate the berries.

The cabin was never abused, just neglected, so we are cleaning everything – Murphy’s Oil Soap works so well on the logs – restoring them to their golden oak look. All the windows have been washed with the help of our grand- daughter – we

(Above) The Brooks’ new cabin, located in Minnesota. (Left) A Wilkening fireplace dons the large open space of the living room.

had to leave some lower windows for her to help with because she reminded us, “that, this is a team project”.

Paul installed new flooring in the kitchen – it is a cork looking laminate that is impervious to water. Our appliances are slate grey – the metal finish never fingerprints. We’ll eventually replace the back splash, counter tops and sinks – we’ve looked at Corian with integrated sinks – we like that smooth flow from the counter top to the sinks.

In the dining room, living room and hall we have installed hard surface flooring in a light tone – it lightens up the in-

terior of the cabin and is easy to maintain.

Our dining room set arrived and it is set up on our blue/tan area rug.

In the living room we will use the same rug pattern but in red/tan. I am planning to use some family Tartans for each of the rooms, allowing me to incorporate reds, yellows, whites, blues and greens in the plaids I choose.

Paul suggested I use different color towels for each guest so they can tell which ones are theirs when they visit. Great idea – the towel colors can coordinate with the room plaids.

Just a local note – in our living room and family room we have Wilkening Fireplaces – the Wilkening Fireplace was developed by Don Wilkening’s father – Don worked in the factory when he was growing up.

In the loft we are contemplating removing a wall and installing one of the rolling barn doors – we will use our existing log door – this would give us a larger master bedroom. Two bedrooms and the master are awaiting new flooring.

Two bathrooms are in the process of being redone – they will require new wall and floor tile, sinks, vanities, lighting, stools and bathtub. One vanity top and stool have been installed – this allows us to stay at the cabin when we are working there.

The basement is a total redo – new drain tile has been installed and new spray foam insulation will be installed in May. The family room, 2 bedrooms, bath, laundry, small kitchen, and storage are all on the agenda for the future. It is definitely a work in progress.

Paul asked our grand-daughter if she liked the cabin. “Like it, I love it” was her reply. We like it too and are especially happy to be only 2 ½ hours from family in Minneapolis.

I hope you have enjoyed the ongoing process of our newest adventure - our “Cabin in the Woods”.

Linda Brooks, owner of Design Consulting, has an Interior Design Degree from NDSU. She lives in Bowman. Contact her at lbrooks@ndsupernet.com and view her blog, Your Design Style, on The Pioneer’s website.

Southwest Healthcare Services Current Happenings Dr. Matthew Feller at Southwest Medical Clinic April 29 - May 9, 2016

Dr. Jonathan Rosenfield at SWMC May 10-16, 2016

ABLE

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roughly met last year’s totals.

It meant more to ABLE than just offering its customers a pretty penny on their aluminum contribution, it’s about providing a service to the community, according to Carolynne Jones, director of satellite services for ABLE

Inc. in Bowman and Hettinger.

As the only recycling center in Bowman, it is open year-round to serve customers wanting to do their part to help the environment. For its Earth Day celebrating, on April 22, 23 and 24, however, ABLE sees its largest amount of customers bringing in recyclables.

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