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Sage Ouradnik, 4, of Amidon has been through an extraordinarily tough year, but see has shown she's practically fearless.

4-year-old Sage Ouradnik's family finds incredible strength during her harrowing battle with cancer

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age Ouradnik loves animals, running alongside her brothers in her backyard, eating macaroni and cheese and showing off her toy dolls. Despite her short, cropped hair, there’s nothing to suggest that she’s anything other than a typical four-year-old girl. Her spirit is lively, bubbling with energy and her smile is infectious.

But there’s a story behind that wide, bright smile.

Sage was diagnosed with leukemia on her third birthday. It was a devastating blow to her young family.

Scott Ouradnik, 39, and his wife, Kelley, 33, of Amidon have three children, Jett, 8, Cutter, 6, and Sage, their youngest who turned four on March 24. The family spent her birthday visiting the San Diego Zoo in California as a Make-A-Wish trip for Sage.

The inquisitive, seemingly fearless little girl and her family swam with otters, held an armadillo and an African porcupine, stood alongside kangaroos, fed a giraffe and enjoyed a much deserved family vacation from reality.

It was exactly one year earlier when Sage’s battle began.

Sage’s small body endured nearly a year of hard chemotherapy after her diagnosis. That treatment became less vigorous in January, at which time she entered a “maintenance” phase.

Kelley compared this phase to a swimming pool: “You have to keep a swimming pool clean or all the bacteria is going to come back.”

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Police honor passerby after he assists with handling suspect

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By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net A Bowman resident who stepped into harm's way to assist a police officer was honored this week by the Bowman Police Department.

Antonio Parra Jr. received a special citizen’s award during the May 5 Bowman City Board of Commissioners regular meeting after he assisted Officer Larry Fischer with an “uncooperative” subject he was attempting to arrest in Bowman last month.

Bowman Police Chief Chuck Headley stood at the front of the commissioner’s chambers to present Parra with a framed award recognizing his bravery.

He explained that Parra was passing by when he noticed Fischer was struggling to apprehend

Carol Donley holds up a sign that reads, "Aloha," the theme of ABLE's event. (Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer)

ABLE says ‘aloha’ to staff, supporters

By Bryce Martin Antonia Parra Jr. of Bowman, left, accepts a Bowman Police Department Citizen's Award from Bowman Police Chief Chuck Headley, right, during the May 5 Bowman City Board of Commissioners meeting. (Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer) a subject inside the Bowman Perma Home Trailer Court. Fischer had called for backup, but Parra happened upon the scene ahead of them.

Fischer contacted

Headley by phone after he lost contact to the 911 call center. Headley said he understand his location but could only hear screaming on the other line—he wasn’t sure

where the screams were coming from.

“In a situation like that when you have an officer in need, it somewhat gets

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Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net A group of ABLE Inc. supporters host a special luncheon each year as a thank-you to its employees, staff and community allies.

This year’s gathering, held at Uptown Bar and Grill in Bowman, had a

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specific theme: “Aloha.”

Carol Donley of Williamsville, N.Y., was one of the people who hosted the event. She explained that the term “aloha” could be broken down into two parts, “alo,” meaning presence, and “ha,” meaning joy. It was the presence (“alo”) of all the people who

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NEWS BRIEFS NBC to debut special cowboy series May 10 NBC Universal, in conjunction with the North Dakota Cowboy Association, will air a new weekly halfhour series, "Special Cowboy Moments," beginning at 11 a.m. CST May 10 on its affiliates in Bismarck, Minot, Williston and Dickinson.

Special Cowboy Moments will feature a documentary style format and include interviews of rodeo and ranching legends, both past and present, their friends and family, interesting photography, that is both old and new, and video/film footage, that is both old and new.

Ken Howie Productions is the creator of the show and Howie, a North Dakota native who has worked in New York, Chicago and most recently Phoenix, brings a unique style and professionalism to his work.

Special Cowboy Moments will debut with a feature on the life of Bob Aber, a North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee, who grew up on a ranch in Sentinel Butte. Aber went from being a top rodeo rider to one of the nation’s top stock contractors.

Sage grouse counts remain low Results from North Dakota’s spring sage grouse survey indicate the number of strutting males observed remains well below management objectives. Therefore, the sage grouse hunting season will remain closed in 2015.

Aaron Robinson, North Dakota Game and Fish Department upland game bird biologist, said biologists counted a record low 30 males on six active strutting grounds. Last year, 31 males were counted on the same leks in the southwest.

Sage grouse are a long-lived species with low reproductive output, which makes population recovery slow. Currently, Robinson said, natural reproduction cannot keep up with natural mortality, and the densities of active leks may be limiting hens from finding males to breed.

“It might be that our last chance to increase the genetic diversity of our population is if another state is willing to provide some birds for a translocation, but the success of such a project is not guaranteed either,”

Robinson said.

However, Robinson said the potential for a successful nesting season is good this year due to abundant residual grass cover brought about by last summer’s rainfall. “The outlook for a favorable hatch this year looks optimistic for the limited number of birds we have in the state,” he added.

Sage grouse management in North Dakota follows a specific plan developed by a diverse group of participants. With the threats facing the species and the decline in population, Game and Fish Department biologists do not foresee a hunting season in the near future.

Sage grouse are North Dakota’s largest native upland game bird.

They are found in extreme southwestern North Dakota, primarily in Bowman and Slope counties.

Group of senators push for Avian flu outbreak funding Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., joined a bipartisan group of senators in pushing for crucial federal funding to help combat the avian flu which has impacted more than 100,000 birds so far in North Dakota, as well as birds in neighboring states and across the country.

Heitkamp and the 14 other senators pressed the Senate Appropriations Committee to make sure the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service -- which is responsible for helping respond to the spread of avian flu—is given a high priority and receives necessary federal funds. Avian flu poses minimal risk to human health, but the disease has serious implications for poultry producers.

Campaign aims to boost seat belt use in state As North Dakotans plan their Memorial Day activities, over 40 North Dakota law enforcement agencies are planning to add extra patrols during the nationwide Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement from May 18 to May 31 to help reinforce the message that seat belts save lives.

Memorial Day also marks the unofficial start of summer and increasing highway travel during the warm season.

Results of a 2014 survey showed that North Dakota motorists are aware of enforcement of seat belt laws.

Almost 70 percent of the drivers surveyed said the chances of getting a ticket if they weren’t wearing a seat belt was “Likely,” “Somewhat likely,” or “Very likely.”

UPCOMING EVENTS May 9 Bowman Lutheran Church Rummage and Bake Sale — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bowman Lutheran Church District 39 Republicans District Reorganization Meeting — 10 a.m. at Bowman City Hall

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Supporters, employees and staff filled the luncheon room Monday at Uptown Bar and Grill in Bowman for ABLE Inc.'s annual appreciation event. (Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer)

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support the service and business that brings joy (“ha”), Donley said.

The Hawaiian theme extended to the luncheon’s table decorations and colorful leis worn by all in attendance.

Dave Nygaard of Bowman, Donley’s brother, joined his other sister, Marie King of Robbinsdale, Minn., in celebrating those that help make ABLE’s services a possibility. Nygaard’s daughter, Lynne, is an employee

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your adrenaline going,” Headley said. “It makes it seem like hours and hours can seem like days waiting for an officer to arrive.”

at the Bowman ABLE Inc. location.

“We are proud to have ABLE as part of our community,” said Lyn James, president of the Bowman City Board of Commissioners.

Nygaard had the idea to host an event that celebrated ABLE’s staff and supporters about five years ago. In the last three years, his sisters have come back to Bowman to assist with the event.

Donley gifted each person an authentic metal kazoo, from The Original Kazoo Co. of Eden, N.Y., which was established in 1916. Their claim to fame

is being the only original metal kazoo factory in the world.

Donley and her siblings then led each table in a kazoo rendition of “Happy Birthday,” dedicated to Carolynne Jones, director of ABLE satellite services in Bowman and Hettinger.

The room was abuzz with laughter and friendly conversation.

Among those filling the packed luncheon room included Mary Anderson, ABLE Inc. executive director, Michael Kline, ABLE business manager, and Ellen Njos, an ABLE board member.

“We love Bowman, we support hometown shopping, and strive to make a positive difference in our community,” Jones said in an interview with the Pioneer last year.

As a business with a cornerstone of altruism and respect, ABLE gives opportunities for many community members with disabilities. As coworkers at ABLE they contribute in many different areas of the operation.

In addition to providing employment, ABLE promotes real-world experience and life skills for its workers in a safe environment.

Fischer, who Headley said wasn’t able to attend the ceremony because he was out-of-state visiting family, nominated Parra for the award. Nobody was more appreciative of his help more than Fischer, according to Headley.

“What you did that eve-

ning, I’m very appreciate of,” Headley said. “It could’ve gotten really serious.”

While Headley said jumping in isn’t something the department encourages, it’s always appreciated when it happens.

“I want to make that point to the community: We’re honored to have you as part of our community and we’re honored that you stepped up and you saw officer in need and you helped,” Headley told Parra. “You made a bad situation better.”

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But Kelley didn’t over think it at that point. She attributed Sage’s attitude to going on the first horse ride of the season or perhaps she was just having a bad day.

After the ride, Kelley noticed Sage was sleeping a lot. Then she noticed bruising on her legs.

“She’s a go-getter,” Kelley said. “She runs with the boys.”

The bruises were easy to dismiss, but Kelley felt the need to check in with Sage’s daycare provider in Bowman, Leanne Lockert.

Lockert told Kelley that Sage is always running with the “big kids,” so it wasn’t a surprise if along the way she fell down and got bruised. It was a reasonable explanation and it helped end Kelley’s worry until later that night when a rash appeared all over Sage’s body.

It was after 5 p.m. so the medical clinics in Bowman were closed. Kelley ended up calling the Southwest Healthcare Services Emerp- gency Room. The staff was concerned of a possible allergic reaction and asked Kelley how Sage was breathing — it was fine.

Then the rash disappeared, as quickly as it came.

But the next day, March 23, brought more symptoms.

Sage had a constant bloody nose and again had no energy. Then the most peculiar symptom revealed itself: marks on Sage’s body that looked like what Kelley described as a hickey. She called the ER again and they were concerned, though it didn’t seem like something that warranted emergency care.

That was over the course of a weekend.

When Sage woke up Monday morning, her third birthday, the rash was gone and she had no fever so they took her to daycare.

Kelley called Lockert later in the day to check on Sage, but it wasn’t what she expected to hear. Sage had a 103-degree temperature.

Spurred by worry, Kelley dropped everything at OTA school and took Sage to the West River Health Services Clinic in Bowman.

A doctor there informed Kelley that the hickey she noticed covering Sage’s body was something called petechiae, spots on the d skin that result from bleeding, according to the Mayo Clinic. It could indicate a 15 number of conditions.

The doctor then ordered some blood work on Sage. out our “They left the room and we were in there forever,” #464) Kelley said. “I remember that feeling. I was just ties freaking out.”

Kelley remembered tak978 or ing Sage to the bathroom 6-6888. while they waited for the doctor to return. She walked into the hallway and passed the nurse’s station.

“Every single person who works at the clinic was there,” she said.

That’s when she noticed the panicked look on one of the nurses. “My gut hit the floor; I just knew some-

thing was wrong,” Kelley said.

The doctor returned and immediately explained that Sage needed to be transported to Bismarck for further tests because there were abnormalities in her blood. He told Kelley he had already spoken with a pediatric oncologist at Sanford Health in Bismarck and they were expecting her.

It was in that moment the realization hit. “I know what an oncologist is,” Kelley said. An oncologist is a doctor that specializes in the treatment of cancer.

They arrived in Bismarck a few hours later.

It was that evening, on Sage’s birthday, that they received the diagnosis.

Sage had acute lymphocytic leukemia.

Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a type of leukemia that starts from white blood cells in the

Scott and Kelley sat in the waiting room helpless and afraid. Together they cried for their little daughter.

Scott and Kelley were soon after faced with the decision on what to do next. They were bombarded with different possibilities and locations for treatment. Ultimately, the two decided to take their little girl to Sanford Health in Fargo for the beginning of her chemotherapy.

It was the beginning of a so-called journey that turned each of their lives upside down.

Scott went back to Amidon to be with the boys; Kelley didn’t return home for another month. She ultimately took a sabbatical after the diagnosis, but returned in January as an occasional substitute teacher.

It was Dr. Nathan Kobrinsky, a pediatric oncologist at Sanford Health

why she couldn’t stay home with them. That left Kelley broken down in tears. She tried to explain to her sons that if Sage didn’t receive treatment, she could die.

“Imagine saying that to a young kid,” she said.

Caring for Sage over the next 11 months proved to be a painful, heart wrenching battle. No matter the hard road ahead, the doctors convinced the family that they would make it.

Still, Kelley said it was one of the hardest times of her life.

For the first 30 days of treatment, Kelley said she sat and held Sage about 80 percent of the time.

Every treatment that Sage had was more intense than what was typical.

She was put on steroids for 28 days, which messed with her behavior and led her to eating constantly.

Sage gained a lot of weight during that time. Then she

appliance that is installed beneath the skin through which drugs can be injected, usually with less discomfort.

Something they don’t look forward to is when it’s time for “back pokes.” The “back pokes,” as Kelley refers to them, are lumbar punctures through which Sage’s bone marrow is retrieved and then analyzed for cancer cells. Those often painful procedures are almost weekly.

Sage regularly visits Southwest Healthcare in Bowman for blood work to determine if she is healthy enough to travel to Fargo for treatments. If Sage’s blood count was good, they would go to Fargo for cancer treatment.

“If not, mommy will be home,” Kelley would explain to her sons.

Cutter would sometimes quietly tell Kelley that he hoped Sage’s blood was

(ABOVE) The Ouradnik family, Scott, Kelley, Jett, Cutter and Sage, pose for a photo on the back porch of their home in Amidon.

(BELOW) Sage, a lover of all animals, lies on the ground and kisses her pet bunny. (Photos by Bryce Martin | Pioneer)

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He said, 'Kelley, your normal is no longer. Even though it’s Sage that has cancer, it’s a family battle and your lives will never be the same.'"

- Kelley Ouradnik

bone marrow. It develops from cells called lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell central to the immune system, according to the American Cancer Society.

ALL invades the blood and can spread throughout the body to other organs, such as the liver, spleen and lymph nodes. It does not normally produce tumors, as do many types of cancer. It is an acute type of leukemia, which means it can progress quickly.

Without treatment, it can be fatal within a few months.

Sage’s specific type of leukemia affected her B lymphocytes, or B cells.

B cells protect the body from invading germs by maturing into plasma cells, which make proteins called antibodies. The antibodies attach to the germs, bacteria, viruses, and fungi, which helps the immune system destroy them.

Doctors at Sanford told Kelley it was the most common and the most treatable form of leukemia, with a 95 percent survival rate.

“There’s a very good survival rate, but I don’t think of that,” she said. “When it’s my little girl, you think of the bad and the negative.”

When she arrived in Bismarck, Sage immediately had two blood transfusions and a spinal tap, often considered a painful procedure for a person of any age, let alone one who just turned three.

While Sage was undergoing her procedures,

in Fargo, who alerted Kelley to the gravity of Sage’s situation.

Kelley was busy planning Jett’s birthday party, March 28, from afar — calling on local mothers to possibly help Scott with the celebration — but Kobrinsky wasn’t keen on the idea. He asked her when Scott and their boys were coming to Fargo. She explained to the doctor that she wanted them to enjoy the weekend and “just try to be normal.”

“He said, ‘Kelley, your normal is no longer,’” she said. “Even though it’s Sage that has cancer, it’s a family battle and your lives will never be the same.”

That single, straightforward statement impressed greatly upon Kelley. And for that she was thankful.

So Scott, Cutter and Jett packed up the car and travelled to Fargo where they would be together as a family.

“I needed it more than I thought I did, having them there,” she said.

In June, Sage was allowed to return home to Amidon. She would continue to make regular, weekly trips to Fargo for internal chemotherapy. In the meantime, Sage received a chemotherapy pill that she takes orally at home.

It was obviously an emotional time for the family, but especially for Kelley.

She would have conversations with her sons that no mother would ever want to have. One of the main questions they asked was

lost her hair. She didn’t look like the same little girl.

Kelley’s strength was put to the test.

“It kept me strong knowing that I have to be strong for her to get through this,” she said.

Sage was mainly sleepy and nauseous through most of the treatment. She also lost a lot of her muscle mass and was extremely fragile.

There was an incident later in Sage’s treatment when she and Kelley stopped at Wal-Mart in Mandan for a bathroom break during their long trek home from Fargo.

Sage became nauseous as they entered the store, which was packed with customers during the busy Thanksgiving season. As they were passing a random family, Sage began vomiting violently. It was all over herself and Kelley.

She said they just sat in the bathroom and didn’t know what to do.

A similar incident occurred at Space Aliens, a family restaurant in Fargo.

Sage never wants to go back, according to Kelley, as she solely identifies it as “the restaurant where I puked.”

Kelley said Sage, while aware that she has cancer, doesn’t talk about her leukemia. She has since only asked when her hair would grow back.

Sage now travels to Fargo once a month for chemotherapy that is introduced through her body’s port.

A port is a small medical

bad because he wanted his mother to stay home with him. One night his response caught Kelley by surprise.

Kelly explained that Cutter said, “I hope Sage’s blood is good today so you can go back to Fargo and she won’t die.” Having a five-year-old process such things and not necessarily understand them was difficult.

Those were the things that broke Kelley’s heart.

Kelley tried various coping mechanisms throughout the whole experience.

She bought a book written by a man who lost his young daughter to brain cancer. But she still hasn’t read it because she said she felt guilty — while the man’s daughter had no chance of survival, Sage does.

“It breaks my heart that another person had to go through this with basically no hope to have a healthy child at the end,” she said.

Robin Osendorf-Welch, a family friend, created a Facebook page in tribute to Sage’s battle. The page, Smiles Across the Miles, was a way the Ouradnik family could stay connected with their loved ones and provide details on Sage’s progress. It ultimately conjured a lot of support from friends, family and from people the family didn’t even know.

Members of the community then began hosting fundraising events. They sold bracelets, held a gun raffle, a medical fund, set

up bake sales and much more. The Ouradnik family watched in amazement as their community, on its own, spread support for Sage and her family.

The couple had already forged deep community roots. Scott was born in Bowman and Kelley was born and raised in Amidon.

Kelley’s sister, Codi Miller, was named last year’s Miss Rodeo North Dakota. They found within their community an expansive support network.

“The support I’ve felt has been huge and has carried me so far,” Kelley said.

While some people often become hesitant or politely shy away when support is offered—yet sometimes truly needed—Scott and Kelley are exceptions.

“When people ask, ‘Can we bring food? Can we help with the kids?’ we didn’t try to be proud or too tough,” she said. “We just say we’d love it, thank you, we need it.

“We can’t do it alone.”

It was announced last month that Sage and her family would serve as torch bearers for the luminary lighting ceremony during this year’s Relay for Life in Bowman, scheduled for June 26 and 27. They will bring a torch from offsite and up to the main stage where the lighting of the luminary bag candles will begin. “(It) is a time to reflect and remember those lost because of cancer,” said Osendorf-Welch, who sits on the Relay for Life committee board.

Sage’s Relay for Life team was affectionately named, “Princess and the Divas.” Sage is considered “the princess” and a group of cancer survivors and friends make up “the divas,” including Kelley.

Sage is the epitome of a survivor.

Kelley said she never experienced a time when she thought Sage wouldn’t pull through. “(Sage) is stubborn and she’s a fighter.

I’m not sure what I’m going to do when she’s 16, but right now I’ll take it.” She offered a nervous laugh.

But relapse is currently Scott and Kelley’s biggest fear.

It would be extremely dangerous if Sage were to relapse right now. The sooner she would relapse, if she ever did, the worse it would be. Two out of three children who relapse do not survive, she explained.

Compared to Kelley, her husband is a more reserved, calm person, as she admitted. She would become stressed about things that she couldn’t change or that didn’t matter. But that has changed since Sage’s diagnosis.

“Life’s a little more simpler now,” she said. “There are big pictures and small pictures. Take it one day at a time. Don’t sweat the small stuff.”

Kelley said she’s come to realize that she is stronger than she once thought.

While people are quick to say, “I could never do that,” it is possible — it’s your kid, you can do it, she said.

When asked what the hardest part of everything has been, Kelley and Scott quickly offered the same answer: Being separated, in addition to the obvious devastation of having a child battle cancer.

“Right away, the hardest part was being away from Kelley and Sage,” Scott reaffirmed.

As Kelley became the sole caretaker for Sage, Scott took over primary responsibility for Cutter and Jett. The two learned new roles as parents. “It was an education,” he said.

Kelley summed it up.

“Cancer sucks, but it’s still been an amazing journey,” she said.

The journey has also taught Sage. She now knows what she wants to be when she grows up. Between deep breaths after playfully running around her living room with her two brothers, Sage said, “I want to be a doctor.”

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LOCAL BUSINESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

It's quality and quantity for Kruger's Kitchen

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net For 20 years, Julie Kruger has been one of the people at the helm of Bowman’s local food scene. For the last 11 years of that, she’s owned and operated Kruger’s Kitchen, a catering service used widely throughout the community.

Kruger, a resident of Rhame, broke into Bowman’s culinary circle when she began working at Gateway Restaurant, where JaBBR’s currently sits.

Kruger’s defined palette for traditional American food favorites and genuine comfort food escalated her throughout Bowman’s most popular eateries. She worked at JaBBR’s, Big J’s, where the Hibachi House is now, and Hunter’s Table and Tavern in Rhame, which burnt down several years ago.

In August 2009, Kruger, with the help of her husband Doyle, decided it was time to venture out on her own and started Kruger’s Kitchen.

It wasn’t long before the first bite of food was savored by a customer that word-of-mouth spread like wildfire throughout the community.

“It goes by Julie’s taste,” Kruger said.

“If I wouldn’t eat it, I wouldn’t want them to eat it.”

Kruger's Kitchen is a full-service, mobile catering company that has gained a solid reputation for feeding the masses with good eats during many events around the region.

What some might be surprised to discover is that Kruger is completely selftaught, with no formal culinary training.

She simply experiments with ingredients and said she never follows a recipe.

Her training instead as a home cook served her well and it was first her home cooking that got her noticed.

Kruger was soon after booked for a long list of events. You can find her

dishing out food and concessions at many major Bowman County events such as the North Dakota Junior High School Rodeo Finals, the Triple Turn Classic, the Rhame Gala Day Rodeo and the annual Rural Women in America Conference, which boasts the largest crowds Kruger serves each year. For the roughly 500 women at the conference, Kruger said she got hot food out to them

all within 20 minutes. That’s not an easy feat by any means.

It’s certainly quality and quantity for Kruger’s Kitchen.

But she can’t do it all herself. Her business utilizes help from two to three people when it’s a large catering job.

Students with Scranton and Buffalo’s FFA also help Kruger serve.

Kruger also has a penchant for creating baked decadence and elaborate cakes. She said no job is too big or too small.

Her beef products are 100 percent certified Angus and she said she uses all the best ingredients. She mainly obtains her products from US Foods, but also purchases miscellaneous items locally.

She’s also community minded as she enjoys contributing to certain events when she’s able to do so.

After traveling to delight taste buds around Bowman for several years now, Kruger said she might just be ready to settle down. But settling down for Kruger means opening her own permanent location. That could just be popping up in the near future at her building south of the Cenex in Rhame.

Only there could people enjoy what Kruger calls her “best tacos in a bag in the country.”

To have Kruger’s Kitchen cater your next event, contact Julie Kruger at (701) 279-6602.

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Association names auxiliary Volunteer Group of the Year

The Southwest Healthcare Services Auxiliary — (Front) Vivian Nordby, Carolyn Bingham, Jo Beylund, Lorraine Bowman, Doris Fischer, Dybe Jacobs, Betty Peterson. (Back) Darlene Gerth, Jean Tomboulian, Bev Buckmeir, Jean Feist, Rosalie Pittsley, Charlotte Pladsen, Nola Brown, Lenore Burke, Sharon Gunderson, Martha Stuber, Donna Strand, Evie Allram, Chris Westlake, Faye Burke, Pat McLaughlin. (Not pictured) Leona Brewer, Zelta Brooks, Sonia Campbell, Lorraine Flath, Lois Getz, Rosie Hilton, Mary Juntenun, Delberta Kulseth, Jan Lininger, Vivian Martinson, Marlene Mrnak, Noel Nordberg, Gail Olson, Deb Patterson, Betty Pearson, LaFern Pulkrabek, Coleen Sanders, Joyce Miller, Delores Schuh.

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The Southwest Healthcare Services Auxiliary has worked behind-thescenes for more than 60 years with one goal: To provide help and comfort for those who need it.

Those efforts were awarded last week at the North Dakota Long-Term Care Association Awards gala in Bismarck where the auxiliary was named Group Volunteer of the Year.

Over 500 people at the banquet got a glimpse at the volunteer work that the group has performed over the decades.

The auxiliary was started over 60 years ago but the hospital and longterm care center’s auxiliaries didn’t combine until 2001.

Auxiliary Co-Presidents Pat McLaughlin and Darlene Gerth lead more than 40 active volunteers from throughout the community. They are responsible for many communitythemed events throughout the year including hosting special events for long-term care residents, volunteer appreciation tea, buying flowers for the long-term care facility’s grounds, a community Pie Social, lipid screening at the health fair, the annual bizarre, Christmas tree decorating, granting a scholarship and making other monetary contributions.

Southwest Healthcare is able to ask the auxiliary for contributions, which it hasn’t done for a few years. Considering the hospital’s new facility, however, it’s likely they’ll be asking for donations in the near future. The auxiliary said it’s happy to ng help.

The auxiliary in the past 39 has purchased a blanket warmer and bathrobes for the clinic, computer on wheels and more.

SWHS Activities Director Sarah Wolbaum contacted McLaughlin in March and asked if they were meeting.

granted those things that you do in the background.

We don’t tell you enough how much you’re appreciated,” she said.

Many auxiliary members have connections to the long-term care and a lot of what they do each month goes to benefit its residents.

There are former members that are now in longterm care but they’re still considered part of the auxiliary.

Wolbaum commended the auxiliary for that.

“That’s great about what you do – still making those residents feel important and including them in the process because its been a big part of their life,” she said.

McLauglin said she would encourage people to attend their regular meetings and see what auxiliary is all about. Anybody can join the auxiliary for a small fee of $5.

April's Students of the Month include Quinn Mellmer (7th), Briana Sanford (8), Molly Holt (9), Katlyn Hutzenbiler (10), Riley Clapper (10), Emily Erickson (11) and Casey Joppa (12).

Scranton students were acknowledged in April for the character attribute of “fairness,” play by the rules; take turns

and share; be open-minded; listen to others; don’t take advantage of others; and don’t blame others carelessly.

Catholic Daughters hold 49th convention

The N.D. 49th biennial Catholic Daughters of the Americas State Convention was held in Fargo at the Ramada Convention Center. The theme was “Guided by the Light of Christ”.

Hosting the Convention was Court St. Ann #261 of Fargo. Tim Mahoney, acting Mayor of Fargo, welcomed the ladies. National Board Member, Vickie Feist of South Dakota, was in attendance and was the guest speaker.

Delegates from Court Father Tracy, #2121, of Bowman, were Terry Walter and Agnes Kitzan.

The opening mass for vocations was

Clementine (Clem) Urlacher Would like to Thank each and every one of our friends, family, and neighbors for the love and support after the loss of our mother and wife, Clem.

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We sincerely appreciate the prayers, cards, memorials, flowers, phone calls, and food that we received.

A special thank you to Trevor and Angela from Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home for your professional service.

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Thank you to Father David Morman, the Pallbearers, and all those that shared their services at mass. To Rita Andrews and Vance Krebs for the beautiful music. To Deacon Bob Stockert for leading the Rosary at the vigil and Assiting at the mass. To the ladies who served the luncheon for the vigil and the day of the Funeral, you did a wonderful job. Thanks for all your hard work. Clem would have been proud.

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Health.All Allofofthe thedoctors, doctors, and staffand for staff the loving you care provided for Clem.for Clem. nurses, for thecare loving you provided We are very Blessed to have so many loving and caring family members and friends in our lives. Clem will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She has left her family with many wonderful memories to cherish and an abundance of knowledge to pass on to future generations.

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celebrated by Bishop John Folda of the Fargo Diocese. A memorial mass for deceased members was celebrated on Saturday and Sunday mass was the Installation of the new State officers.

Selected for the State project for the next two years will be Badlands Choice Clinic in Dickinson.

Court Father Tracy received awards for Spiritual Enhancement, Quality of Life, Education, Legislation and Scrapbook.

The next State Convention will be hosted in Bismarck by Court Immaculate Conception #322, in May of 2017.

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“We don’t meet January through March,” McLaughlin told Wolbaum. “But she said, ‘I really need to talk to you girls.’”

SWHS must be working on a project and wanting money, McLaughlin joked.

It was actually a surprise party for the auxiliary members.

McLaughlin said the award couldn’t have come at a better time as many of the members were quickly becoming “burnt out.”

The average age for an auxiliary member is 80.

“After we heard this, I went home and I got fired up,” she said.

Wolbaum submitted an essay to the North Dakota Long-Term Care Association.

“They dedicate 12 hours weekly and nearly 48 hours per month throughout the calendar year,” Wolbaum wrote of the auxiliary. “Their dedication and commitment has proven valuable to both staff and residents.”

Wolbaum’s glowing words were enough for the auxiliary to capture the association’s attention and be named volunteer group of the year.

After six years with the auxiliary, Gerth is stepping down next year as an officer, but said she’ll still help.

McLauglin has been involved with auxiliary for four years. Lenore Burke is the auxiliary’s co-chairperson.

Winning the award provided a moment to reflect on what the auxiliary has done.

“You don’t realize what you’ve done until you put it down on paper,” Darlene said.

SWHS CEO Becky Hansen also recognized how important the auxiliary is.

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Say Anything By Rob Port Guest Columnist

Dear Mark Hagerott, Congratulations on your appointment as the next chancellor of the North Dakota University System. Your resume is impressive, and your military service in particular commends you.

At $372,000 per year you will, when you take your position on July 1st, be making more than our Governor, Lt. Governor and Secretary of State combined. In North Dakota, as I’m sure you know given your history in our state, we expect to get what we paid for.

What we need is a leader for a university system which is badly broken. Your first mission should be acknowledging that simple fact.

Our universities seem to live in their own version of reality. One where students aren’t customers to be served but a nuisance and distraction from bureaucratic empire building. One where there’s no problem that can’t be solved by increasing budgets and adding a few more administrators to the payroll.

This isn’t the message you will have heard from the board members and administrators who seem to measure success not in student achievement but in sports championships and budget growth.

What troubles me about your appointment is that nobody seems to be acknowledging the situation you’re stepping into. Your immediate predecessor, Larry Skogen, was seen as a yes man for the university presidents and has been accused by a former NDUS attorney of helping to cover up a serious open records violation at North Dakota State University.

Skogen’s predecessor Hamid Shirvani was forced out after he tried to implement policies approved by the SBHE over the protests of politically influential university presidents. Shirvani’s predecessor, Bill Goetz, was another sycophant for the university presidents who saw during his tenure one of our state universities perpetuate diploma fraud on a mass scale. Before him, Chancellor Robert Potts was pushed out because he, like Shirvani after him, tried to assert authority over the university presidents.

Throughout this administrative chaos taxpayers and students have been getting a raw deal.

General Fund appropriations to the universities has increased 133 percent over the last four bienniums. That’s an average biennial increase of 24 percent despite enrollment that has largely remained static across the system and has actually decreased at a few institutions like UND and Dickinson State.

The universities are now costing North Dakota taxpayers a half billion more than ten years ago to educate just 3,000 more students.

What have we bought with all that money? Not lower tuition.

At the state’s “research institutions” - UND and NDSU - resident tuition rate has increased more than 48 percent since 2005. Resident tuition has increased more than 45 percent at the state’s four-year institutions, and 30 percent at the state’s two-year institutions.

Nor have academic outcomes improved. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, completion rates at North Dakota’s four year and two year institutions are about as ugly as they’ve ever been.

At the four year public institutions the four year, on-time graduation rate is about 23.3 percent. It rises to about 50.3 percent for students getting a four year degree after six years, which is a great deal for universities which get two more years of tuition and fees but a terrible deal for students who have to pay for two more years and see the beginning of their careers delayed.

The two year schools aren’t any better. They have about 25.9 completions for every 100 students.

All of these numbers are remained largely static for the last decade. These numbers are also why many in the public, and in the Legislature, have lost faith in the NDUS. The insiders in the university system will explain these gripes away. They’ll talk about public misconceptions and provide you data which seems to prove that all is well.

So here’s some advice.

Don’t listen to those people. They don’t necessarily have what’s best for the state at heart. Instead, consider how the NDUS appears from outside the higher education bubble.

You have been hired to serve the State of North Dakota - its taxpayers and students - not university presidents and alumni interests.

The degree to which you embrace this will be the measure of your success.

Good luck.

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Hat Tips By Dean Meyer

Hello, Across the western Dakotas calving season is winding down. Many ranchers are done. On many ranches, the “drop” pen is getting kind of empty. Since we start a little later than many outfits, our calving pasture is still pretty well occupied.

But the brandings are beginning. I had a chance to attend a couple over this past weekend.

Now for those of you that have never attended a branding, I’ll give you a little primer. It’s one of the jobs that pretty much require a little cooperation from the neighbors.

You have to have a few ropers, or a few pushers if using a table. You have to have branders, vaccina-

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I had a lot of family come to visit me. Daughter Rita and husband Loren Schmeichel from Milbank, SD came and stayed here until last

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tors, implanters, castrators, and wrestlers. You have to have old people to talk about how they used to do it. And you have to have young people who can still do it.

You have to have a wife who can feed twenty or thirty people and make it look like it is real easy.

One neighbor started the gather at six in the morning. By eight cattle were gathered, cows sorted off and poured, and a grand breakfast was served. A breakfast that could have been featured on one of those cooking shows I love. And following the branding that afternoon, it was like a Thanksgiving feast!

The crew at that branding included a handful of ranch girls that ranged from around six to thirteen. And handful of young ranch boys that dang sure weren’t afraid to bail in there wherever they were needed.

That branding was using a couple tables, and

To the delight of many anglers, spring fishing this year got an early start, and few seasoned residents of North Dakota will ever lament a shorter winter. From the Red River and Devils Lake to the Yellowstone,

there was no shortage of open water.

And, with lower fuel and transportation costs than in years past, it’s no wonder anglers were hitting the dusty trail to get in the first casts. Traveling isn't much of an obstacle when it comes to a good day of walleye fishing, and if that can happen on a warm sunny day in April, so much the better.

Pretty much everyone who travels to fish has some sort checklist, from

they dang sure kept them busy!

The other branding was roping and dragging the calves to the fire. And again, the pen was full of young cowboys and cowgirls wrestling some big old soggy calves. And don’t think only cowboys wrestle those calves.

There were three young ladies, Gracy, Cassidy, and Karli, that never missed a beat and would have put a lot of young men to shame when it comes to holding down a two hundred pound calf!

But I owe my life to Gerald. You see, one roper caught a calf a little deep. Well, he had it roped around the flank.

The calf was bucking and bellering and jumping high in the air. This does happened occasionally. And if you are quick enough, when you see this happen, you just run in to assist. You simply run in there, the roper gives you a little slack, and you pull that rope

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over the tail head, and still have the feet roped.

Now, notice I said if you are quick enough. I saw it happen. I eased towards the calf. As I was measuring the distance to make this sprint towards the calf and loosen the rope, I was having flashbacks of being run over by a bawling calf. And being tangled in the rope and drug through the herd.

This is when Gerald, who was branding, noticed me. He kindly reached up, grabbed my jacket, and kind of tugged me back. My instant of insanity was over, and I watched with envy as a young guy did what I was thinking I could do.

Gerald said I looked like a guy that had a friend holding him back from a fight, and was whispering to him, “Don’t let me go! Don’t let me go!”

Did I mention someone should bring beer to the branding?

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night (Monday). Also here was their daughter Shayla and her kids.

Shayla took the kids to Dickinson to stay with a relative, but kept Anna here with her. They all stayed at the Sunset Lodge. Other members were Pam and John, Clem and Maggie, Dave

and Barbara Kitzan, and Lynette Kaczmarek.

I’m doing pretty good, but I’m still on oxygen and don’t know how much longer. I just wanted you to know that next week the news should be longer as maybe I can get around better.

making sure you have your new fishing license in hand or stored on your mobile device, to having the rods and tackle box in the vehicle, to knowing for sure that the boat is tied down and the trailer bearings are in good shape.

Obviously, those are important actually throughout the years when it comes to regular fishing and boating lists. Another important checklist involves the aquatic nuisance species

requirements that are in place to reduce the potential for spreading invasive species such as zebra mussels, Eurasian water milfoil or who knows what else from one water body to the next.

It's pretty safe to say that anglers who love their fish want to do the right thing. The spread of zebra mussels, for example, is a serious threat to all waterways, and anglers want to preserve the health of their favorite fishing spots.

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OBITUARIES

Gordon Bertsch, 87

Gordon R. Bertsch, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck.

Memorial services were held at 7 a.m. Thursday, May 7 at Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home in Bowman. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday,

May 8 at 9:30 a.m. at Bowman Lutheran Church, Bowman. Burial will be at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND at 3 p.m. CST. Gordon was born on May 17, 1927 in Zap to Andrew and Mary Bertsch.

He attended school in Zap. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Texas. He was discharged a year later

due to rheumatic fever.

He married Viola Wolff on July 31, 1949. He attended Barber School in Fargo and barbered in Watford City for two years.

Then they moved to Oregon City, Ore., where he worked on the Northern Pacific Railroad. In 1957 they moved to Bowman where he continued his 59-year barber career. In their 49 years of marriage

they were blessed with four daughters. Gordon was a rock hound with a special affection for petrified wood. Throughout the years he enjoyed trapping, fishing, gardening, playing cards and bingo. Gordon was known throughout the community for his friendly disposition. He had a story or joke for any situation.

He enjoyed spending time with his special

friend, Dolly Krause. He had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Gordon is survived by his four daughters: Carol Divinny of Warrior, Ala., (Roger), Cora Bashor of Englewood , Colo., (Stan), Crystal Erickson of Rhame, (Rick), Andrea Watson of Oakland, Maine (Brian). Eight grandchil-

dren: Shawna (Jeff) Bates, Melanie (Luke) Nelson, Amaleah (Aaron) Buzzell, Aaron (Lisa) Bashor, Tessa (Mark) Simon, Travis Watson, Kaitlin (Ed) Kallal and nine great grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death by his wife, Viola, eight siblings, one grandson, Eddie Bashor, and numerous family members.

Cattlewomen donate 300 pounds of beef to area pantries

The winning students — (ABOVE) Paige Pagel, 3rd Grade, Hannah Lanchbury 5th Grade, Riley Schmaltz 4th Grade, Carmen Burke 4th Grade, of Bowman County Elementary. (BELOW) Andrea Rodakowski, 5th Grade, of Rhame Elementary.

Students win trees in 'Keep N.D. Clean' poster contest

District 4 North Dakota Cattlewomen President Joy Soreide Kinsey, right, hands over a donation of beef to Pantry President Tammy Hofland.

The District 4 North Dakota Cattlewomen donated 300 pounds of hamburger to five local food pantries in southwest North Dakota in April. Bowman, Amidon, Belfield, Beach and Dunn County were all given 60 pounds of ground beef along with nutritional facts, tips about handling and safety and easy to make recipes.

The Bowman-Slope Soil Conservation District award five Bowman County and Rhame students with a tree as winners of the 2015 Keep North Dakota Clean Poster contest.

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Bowman United United Methodist ■■Bowman Methodist Church Church Pastor Ron Ron Olson Pastor Olson (701) 523-5492 701-523-5492 www.bowmanumc.org www.bowmanumc.org Sunday--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.

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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

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

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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.

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■■Bethany Lutheran - 9:30 am.

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

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

Sunday, MayCharles 10 - 9:30 a.m., Peace Pastor Swanson

Worship Monday, May 11 - Lions Club meets ■ Scranton Lutheran at Peace Pastor MaryChurch Peterson Wednesday, May 13 - Peace Council 701-275-6977 meeting Sunday, June 22 - 8 a.m., St. Friday, May 15 p.m.,a.m., AA, Peace John’s Worship;- 89:30 Peace Church Worship; 10:30 a.m., Special Sunday, May 17 -Meeting, 8 a.m., St. John’s Congregational Peace Worship; 9:30 a.m., Worship Friday, June 27 -Peace 8 p.m., AA,

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

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StatEwidE ClaSSifiEdS HELP WANTED EXTENSION AGENT, Roosevelt County, Culbertson, MT. Will provide leadership for Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development educational programs. Bachelor’s degree in ag production or closely related field required, Master’s preferred. Screening of applications begins 5/10/15. For complete description and to apply online, visit http://msuextension. org/jobs or contact Linda Shott at (406) 994-1752, linda.shott@ montana.edu. ADA/EO/AA/Veterans Preference.

LANGDON HOSPITAL SEEKING FT Plant Director. Candidates must be experienced in planning, organizing, and directing programs to maintain the safety, security and plant operation of the hospital facilities. 701-256-6279.

MCLEAN COUNTY IS hiring one or more full-time Deputy Sheriffs.

Apply by 4:00 PM CDT on May 13, 2015 by calling 701-4628541.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Seeking school psychologist or intern in northeastern South Dakota for 2015-2016 year. Open until filled. For more info visit www.northeastcoop.org or call 605-783-3607.

2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR Westhope Public School is looking for a Full-time Physical Education teacher for the upcoming school year. Candidate must have current ND Educator’s License and proper credentials.

Coaching opportunities are also available. Please send cover letter, resume, copy of ND Educator’s License, and Transcripts to: Westhope Public School, Attn: John Gruenberg, Superintendent, P.O. Box 406, Westhope, ND 58793, mrgruenberg@gmail. com , 701-500-3115.

ELEMENTARY TEACHER May-Port CG School is hiring a full-time elementary teacher beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. Send resume and ND teaching license to MPCG School, Attn: Michael Bradner, 900 Main Street West, Mayville, ND 58257; Michael.bradner@ may-portcg.com; or call 701-7882281.

ADMINISTRATOR/PARAMEDIC: MCKENZIE County Ambulance is seeking a full-time Administrator/Paramedic. Full-time benefits, housing assistance. Send resume to Jim Johnsrud, jhjohnsrud@yahoo.com, 701-5807659.

WARD COUNTY BUILDING Inspector. Pay Range $23.11$25.42, DOE. To Apply Log on to wardnd.com. Deadline May 13th, 2015.

CLASS A OTR DRIVER WANTED. Reefer/drive in. Home weekly. Starting .38 to .40/mile, DOE. Benefits: Health Insurance, SignOn Bonus, Paid Vacation. Bill (701) 527-7215.

CENTRAL N.D. DIRT and field drain tile contractor seeking dependable individual. Full time

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No long distance work. 701-3410454/kingdom@daktel.com

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:

Thursday, May 28, 2015, at the N.D. Oil & Gas Division, 1000 East Calgary Ave., Bismarck, N. D.

LIC INSTRUCTION 240.00; DETTMANN, DONNA 14.95; DULETSKI, MARY 63.61; EIDO CONNECT 264.00; F A R M ERS UNION OIL CO 3,306.15; FISCHER, MARY 76.29; FLINN SCIENTIFIC 1,097.05; FLOWER NOOK 100.00; FOUR SEASONS TROPHIES 103.70;FRONTIER TRAVEL CENTER 267.29; GARY’S JACK & JILL 3.98; HARLOW’S BUS SERVICE 1,504.31; HEINRICH, BETTY 50.00; HEWSON, SHARI 100.00; J.W.PEPPER & SON 760.38; JACOBSEN MUSIC 32.56; JAHNER, JONATHAN 14.36; JOHNSON, HEATHER 119.60; JOSTENS 311.09; KB JEWELERS 119.00; KEN’S SUPER VALU 751.59; LASTING VISIONS FLOWERS 85.00; LECOE, TRACY 62.81; MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES 11,849.43; MOSER, ANGELA 89.70; NEOFUNDS

BY NEOPOST 14.96; NEWBY’S ACE HARDWARE 139.93; OFFICEMAX 877.25; OSENDORF, BRENDA 126.40; POPPLERS MUSIC 317.92; P O S I TIVE PROMOTIONS 507.20; PRAXAIR DITRIBUTION 125.93; PRESTWICK HOUSE 27.90; RAMADA BISMARCK HOTEL 149.40; RAY’S REPAIR 540.00; SCHOOL SPECIALTY 62.70; SCRANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL 45.00; SENN, TYLER 537.34; SIMONSON, ROBERT 115.50; SOUTHWEST BUSINESS MACHINES 607.45;SW HEALTH CARE 35.00; SW PUBLIC TRANSIT 1,005.00; STEIN’S 591.15; TRAVELING KITCHEN 30.81; UNIVERSAL ATHLETIC 273.06; WARD’S NATURAL SCIENCE 4,199.64; WEST RIVER HEALTH SERVICES 135.00; WOODLEY CO STRUCTION SUPPLY 247.74 Checking Account Total:38,122.19

Regional Champions; State Speech; 2014 Academic All State Team & State Speech Champion, Kathryn Bartholomay, was recognized at State Class B Basketball Tournament; FFA Banquet; Smart Balance Testing; thanks to sub bus drivers Thom Murphy and Russ Werth.

C. Superintendent: Retirement Recognition at Spring Concert April 27th; legislative update; Interviews set for April 11th; Graduation May 24th; advertising for open coaching and advising positions; Kitzan Recognition; and track repair by Zimmerman Contracting Old Business: A. no business brought forth New Business: A. Sabbatical Request: Lyndsey Erickson’s letter requesting a sabbatical for the 2015-2016 school year was read.

Discussion was held. Peterson moved seconded by Homelvig to grant the sabbatical contingent on the hiring of a suitable replacement. All yes, motion carried.

B. AYP Grade Level Reconfiguration Waiver Application: discussion was held. Holder moved seconded by Fischer that Bowman County School District be reclassified from a pk-8 / 9-12 setting to a pk-6 /7-12 setting for AYP. All yes, motion carried.

C. Tuition Agreements: discussion was held. Holder moved seconded by Fischer to approve tuition agreements between Bowman County School District and the Central Elementary and Marmarth School Districts for high school tuition. All yes, motion carried.

D. Summer Projects: discussion was held with no motions made.

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

B. Housing Grant: Peterson reported on possible purchase of 3 lots from School of Promise. Discussion was held with no motions made.

C. Negotiations: Peterson reported on first meeting. Discussion was held with no motions made.

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 CHIEF CARRIERS IS Hiring Flatbed Drivers in your area! 42-48 cpm start pay, based on experience. 10k miles/month average.

CDL-A, 1-Year OTR Required.

888.476.4860. www.drivechief. com WORK WANTED EXPERIENCED WELDER with fully equipped service truck available for custom fabrication and on-site repair services. Licensed and insured. Affordable, quality work. Reliable Welding, Elgin, ND. (701) 400-3732.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT NOW RENTING! SILVER Waters 55+ Retirement Community, Grand Forks, ND. New 1 & 2 bdrm’s, elevator, community rooms, many amenities, Ht/wtr/ swg/garb/underground parking included. 701-757-0926, www. livewithlux.com BUSINESSES FOR SALE FOR SALE, DUE to retirement, Wishek Heating and Air business.

Includes: 2008 Ford service van and cargo trailer, 30x70 building/lots, inventory, tools. –Gene Horner, 701-452-2800.

FOR SALE PROFITABLE Fargo Design, print, custom bridal, promotional, sign & apparel business. 36% growth in each of the past 2 years. $179,900. mdesign@midco.net 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 LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIES 2 YEAR OLD Black Angus Bulls.

Sired by Ten X, Priority, Timeless and More. Top 25% are kept.

Not leftover yearlings. Only raise 2 Year Olds. Excellent EPD’s and dispositions. Semen tested, poured and foot rot shots prior to delivery. See www.bismanonline. com AD#1438373 for pictures.

Lawler Angus Ranch 701-7824280.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 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.

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SWAP MEET/CAR SHOW 42nd ANNUAL ART OLSON Swap Meet & Car Show, Sunday, May 17th 8am-4pm. Admission $5. Bonanzaville USA, West Fargo. Call Rod 701-388-1572. Joe 701-238-4992.

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

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER APRIL 24, MAY 1 & 8, 2015 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA COUNTY OF BOWMAN IN JUVENILE COURT SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE INTEREST OF B.C., a child State of North Dakota, 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

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 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 unable without undue financial hardship to employ counsel, the Court, upon your request, will appoint legal counsel for you. If you intend to have legal counsel, you are requested to make the necessary arrangements in advance so as not to delay the hearing.

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

William Herauf Judge of the Juvenile Court PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MAY 1 & 8, 2015 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of Sunset Butte Road Improvement Project, COIB0600(001) will be received by the County of Bowman, Bowman, North Dakota at the Office of the County Auditor until 1:15 p.m., local time on May 19, 2015 and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of: milling the existing granular material, sliver grading, cement stabilization, salvaged base course, gravel surfacing, culvert extensions and incidentals.

The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the Bowman County Courthouse and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 South Main, Bowman, ND 58623.

Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www.broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications. Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda.

The 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 concerns about ADA compliance, call 701523-3130.

Dated at Bowman, North Dakota, this 28th day of April, 2015. /s/ Sandra K. Tivis, Auditor Bowman County Bowman, North Dakota 58623 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MAY 8, 2015 NOTICE OF HEARING N.D. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OIL AND GAS DIVISION The North Dakota Industrial Commission will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m.

At the hearing the Commission will receive testimony and exhibits. Persons with any interest in the cases listed below, take notice.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If at the hearing you need special facilities or assistance, contact the Oil and Gas Division at 701-328-8038 by Friday, May 15, 2015.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO: Case No. 23729: (Continued) In the matter of the Petition of Continental Resources, Inc. pursuant to NDCC § 38-08-09 for an order providing for the voluntary unitized management, operation, and further development of the proposed Cedar Hills West North Dakota-Red River “B” Unit, a 680-acre tract comprised of the N/2, SE/4, and E/2 SW/4 of Section 23, and the N/2 NE/4 and SE/4 NE/4 of Section 26, T.131N., R.107W., Bowman County, ND; for approval of the voluntary unit agreement and unit operating agreement; for approval of the plan of operation; vacating the applicable spacing orders; and such other relief as is appropriate.

Case No. 24062: Application of Continental Resources, Inc. for an order authorizing the conversion of the Pronghorn 41-23H well (File No. 20769), located in the NENE of Section 23, T.131N., R.107W., Cedar Hills West North Dakota-Red River “B” Unit, Bowman County, ND, for the injection of fluids in the unitized formation pursuant to NDAC Chapter 43 02 05, and such other relief as is appropriate.

Signed by, Jack Dalrymple, Governor Chairman, ND Industrial PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MAY 8, 15 & 22, 2015 David C. Piper, ID 06723 MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW OFFICE 38 Second Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 dpiper@mackoff.com Telephone No. 701-456-3210 Attorneys for Personal Representatives Probate No. 06-2015-PR-00013 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BOWMAN SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT In the Matter of the Estate of MARIAN L. BREWER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Personal Representatives 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 Robert Brewer and Peggy Harzinski, Personal Representatives of the estate, at 38 Second Avenue East, Dickinson, North Dakota, 58601, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 30th day of April,2015.

Robert Brewer Peggy Harzinski Personal Representatives MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM 38 Second Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Attorneys for Personal Representatives PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MAY 8, 2015 Bowman County School #1Board Report - For Newspaper ACT Finance 58.50; ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS 140.45; ALLSTATE SIGN & PLAQUE CORP 160.20; ANDERSON’S EARLY CHILDHOOD 532.82; AT&T MOBILITY 264.59; BAYMONT INN & SUITES 224.10; BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS 27.31; BLACKHILLS STATE UNIVERSITY 40.00; BOWMAN AUTO PARTS 38.76; BOWMAN GLASS 841.29; BOWMAN HIGH SCHOOL 455.00; BOWMAN ROTARY CLUB 335.00; BOWMAN SALES & SERVICE 247.91; CASHWAY BUILDING CENTER 11.88; CITY OF BOWMAN 1,046.30; CITY OF RHAME 161.50; CONSOLIDATED TELCOM 708.92; COUNTRY MEDIA 110.00; DAKOTA DUST-TEX 429.95; DALE’S CLOTHING 125.98; DEMCO 62.60; DEPARTMENT OF PUB-

AMAZON MARKETPLACE (343.98); BISMARCK CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL 350.00; BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 1,638.11; BOWMAN SALES & SERVICE 1,037.28; CITY OF BOWMAN 1,022.00; COFFEE CUP FUEL STOP 111.62; CONSOLIDATED TELCOM 707.24; COUNTRY MEDIA 35.00; DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL 455.00; DICKINSON PRESS 125.00; FARMERS UNION 109.25; GETZ, AMY 2,390.00 HORACE MANN COMPANIES 1,161.46; LASTING VISIONS FLOWER S22.90; LEGO EDUCATION 226.62 MCDONALDS 6.12; NEFF COMPANY 54.00; PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCLING 72.04; PARTY CITY 76.30; RICHARDTON-TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL 900.00; STAMART 74.70; TACO JOHNS 8.15; VAN DAELE BUS SERVICE 19,700.65; WCS TELCOM 183.53 Checking Account Total 30,122.99 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MAY 8, 2015 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 The regular meeting of the Bowman County School Board was held on Monday, April 13th, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the BCSD Board Room. Members present: Kevin Bucholz, President; Ann Fischer, Stacy McGee, Dan Peterson, Tara Lambourn, Sharon Holder, and Russell Homelvig. Others present: Tony Duletski, Superintendent; Wayne Olson, High School Principal; Tracy Lecoe, Elementary Principal; and Shari Krinke, Business Manager.

Members Absent: none Guests: Jolene Hendrickx, Laura Braaten, Jason Waskiewicz, Mike and Heidi Bloomgren President Bucholz called meeting to order.

Peterson moved seconded by Holder to approve the agenda.

All yes, motion carried.

McGee moved seconded by Peterson to approve the minutes of the March 9th regular meeting. All yes, motion carried.

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

Peterson moved seconded by Homelvig to approve the Monthly Financial Reports. All yes, motion carried.

Recognition of audience: no business brought forth Mike & Heidi Bloomgren entered meeting Administrative Reports: A. Elementary Principal: State Assessments; Kindergarten Screening; Math Meet; Kindergarten Open House in Rhame and Bowman;K-12 Kat Perkins Lyceum; 7-12 Spring Concert April 27th; Rhame Elementary Spring Concert May 11th; Bowman Kindergarten May 18th @2:00, Bowman Elementary @ 6:30 with 6th grade play to follow.

B. High School Principal: Prom; Bowman Jr. High Track Meet; Bowman Varsity Meet; State Science Olympiad; Speech Team

Committee Meetings: Negotiations 3/17 Peterson, Homelvig, and McGee; and RESP 4/2 Holder.

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:48p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the Bowman County School District Board Room.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MAY 8, 2015 NOTICE OF HEARING N.D. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OIL AND GAS DIVISION The North Dakota Industrial Commission will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2015, at the N.D. Oil & Gas Division, 1000 East Calgary Ave., Bismarck, N. D. At the hearing the Commission will receive testimony and exhibits. Persons with any interest in the cases listed below, take notice.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If at the hearing you need special facilities or assistance, contact the Oil and Gas Division at 701328-8038 by Saturday, May 16, 2015.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO: Case No. 23797: (Continued) Application of Denbury Onshore, LLC for an order authorizing the drilling, completing and producing of a horizontal well with a portion of the horizontal well bore located less than 660 feet but not less than 375 feet from north line of Section 6, T.130N., R.104W., Bowman County, ND, as an exception to the provisions of NDAC § 43-02-03-18 and such other relief as is appropriate.

Signed by, Jack Dalrymple, Governor Chairman, ND Industrial PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MAY 8 & 15, 2015 BOWMAN CITY COMMISSION TO MEET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman City Commission will meet May 19, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall (101 1st Street, NE) to conduct a public hearing on Case No. LDC15003 (Chapter 3, Article 2: Use and Care of Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places). The City Commission of the City of Bowman is considering amendments to Chapter 3, Article 2: Use and Care of Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places section of the Municipal Code. The amendments include, but are not limited to: 1) establishing new and amend-

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MAY 8, 2015 The West River Student Services Unit is providing notice to patrons in regards to destruction of special education records.

West River defines records for destruction as those records that have been retained for five years after the student has exited services. Notice is hereby given that such records will be destroyed on July 1, 2015 and an individual wishing to obtain a copy of their records should request, in writing, to West River Student Services, P.O. Box 1575, Dickinson, ND 58602 before the date of destruction. A permanent record containing the student’s name, address, phone number, record of grades, years of enrollment, courses completed will be kept by the individual school districts.

West River Student Services Unit serves the school districts of Amidon, Beach, Belfield, Billings County, Bowman County, Golva, Halliday, Hettinger, Killdeer, Marmath, New England, Richardton/ Taylor, Scranton, South Heart and Twin Buttes.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MAY 8 & 15, 2015 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received by the Bowman County Airport Authority of Bowman, North Dakota, at the Bowman County Commission Meeting Room in the Bowman County Courthouse until 1:30 PM (MT) on the 25th day of May, 2015 and then be publicly opened and read, for furnishing all equipment, labor, and materials as set forth in the Project Manual and performing all work, incidental thereto for Bowman Municipal Airport – Runway Surfacing Removal Project, Bowman, North Dakota.

The project consists of: milling the existing asphalt concrete pavement and aggregate base course, removing the runway lighting, navigational aid devices and associated underground electrical wiring.

The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, may be examined at the County Auditor’s Office, Bowman, North Dakota or at the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 South Main, Bowman, ND 58623. Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www. broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website.

Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications.

Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda.

Minimum Wage Rates: The successful Bidder will be required to comply with all applicable Federal Labor Laws, including the minimum wage rates decision of the United States Department of Labor.

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 concerns about ADA compliance, call 701523-3130.

Dated at Bowman, North Dakota, this 27th day of April, 2015. /s/ Bob Morland, Secretary Bowman County Airport Authority PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

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MAY 8, 2015 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on April 21, 2015, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, and Ken Steiner. Bill Bowman was absent. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Guests present: Lloyd McKeown and Elda Eagon McKeown, and Shirley Meyer, representing U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp’s office.

Chairman Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Steiner made a motion to approve, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Lloyd McKeown and Elda Eagon met to discuss a small pile of gravel that remains on their property. The gravel agreement was executed with Margie Eagon on November 1, 2005 for a five year term. They will be constructing a road in the area that the left over gravel is remaining. Hofland reviewed the area and stated that the county will level the area and reclaim the land and seed back to grass.

Hofland estimated that approximately 1,500 cubic yards of gravel remain. Abrahamson made the motion to pay $1,275.00, as a rehabilitation payment, and the area reclaimed will be seeded by June, 1, 2015, with Brackel seconding the motion. Roll call vote was taken, with all members voting aye.

Motion carried.

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

22474 Pine Abrahamson $35.00; 22475 Ameripride $116.79; 22476 A2Z Printing $31.50; 22477 Balco Uniform $138.39; 22478 Bowman Auto Parts $838.78; 22479 Bowman County Pioneer $39.00; 22480 Bowman County Treasurer $30.00; 22481 Bowman Inn & Suites $87.20; 22482 Lynn Brackel $28.00; 22483 Chemical Industries $5,400.50; 22484 Chief Law Enforcement $128.47; 22485 Country Media $100.00; 22486 Consolidated $1,465.19; 22487 Dacotah Paper $74.25; 22488 Double EE $97.12; 22489 Dakota Western Insurance $160.00; 22490 Entrepreneurial Center For Horticulture $191.15; 22491 Fox Hills Fencing $34,230.00; 22492 Randall Gaebe $105.00; 22493 Karla Germann $105.00; 22493 Karla Germann $7.65; 22494 ITD $428.65; 22495 John Deere Financial $14,396.44; 22496 Ken’s Super Valu $24.78; 22497 Sydnee Kidd $141.98;

22498 Kohler Communications $761.90; 22499 Krebsbach & Kulseth Funeral Service $575.00; 22500 ND State Radio $5,368.86; 22501 NDSU Extension $115.00; 22502 Neopost $140.00; 22503 Dean Pearson $105.00; 22504 Pioneer Trails Museum $5,000.00; 22504 Pioneer Trails Museum $4,246.96; 22505 Stephanie Pretzer $105.00; 22505 Stephanie Pretzer $206.68; 22506 Scranton Township $47,000.00; 22507 Scranton Equity $9.20; 22508 Slope Electric $154.02; 22509 Ken Steiner $81.78; 22510 Duane Steckler $105.00; 22511 Stein’s Inc. $807.90; 22512 SW Auto $63.34; 22513 Triple S Industries $2,938.00; 22514 True North Steel $17,872.25; 22515 Verizon $322.40; 22516 Visa $621.76; 22517 Woodley Construction $242.99; 22518 West Plains Inc. $5.00.

Brackel made a made a motion to approve the Bowman Oilfield/ Energy Golf Tournament raffle, to be held on July 17 and July 18, 2015, at the Sweetwater Golf Course. Steiner seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Steiner made a motion to approve the Utility Permit, submitted by Slope Electric., for installation of underground distribution cable, located in and through, T130N R105W, Sections 1,2,13,14,23,25,26; T131 R104W Sections 19,20,21,22,23,27,28,29; and T131N R105W Sections 2,23,24,26,30,35,36.

Brackel seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Becky Hansen, Chief Financial Officer at Southwest Healthcare Services, Sasha Ruggles, financial officer, and board members, Jackie Lambourn, Roger Walters, Dan Peterson and Bruce Bowman met to provide an update to the increased costs of the proposed facility expansion and made a request for an additional two million dollars. The discussion was tabled and will continue during the May 5, 2015 meeting.

Bowman County Treasurer, Christine Septon, met to present the March 2015 Treasurer’s Report/Bank Reconciliation Report. Brackel made a motion to approve the report, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Steiner made a motion to credit the BLM fund with 100% of the interest that is earned from the BLM account balance. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Chanell Walby, Rouzie Recreation Center Director, and board member, Tana Smolnikar, met to

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discuss the rubber roof replacement. Walby stated that the high bid was $150,000 and the low bid was $143,000.00. A request was made for a donation to assist with replacement.

They will be approaching the City of Bowman Commission, for financial assistance, at their next meeting. Brackel made a motion to fund 80% of the actual cost, up to a maximum of $120,000, from BLM funds. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried At 1:15 the bid opening was held for the Buffalo Springs Road project.

The following bids were received: Martin Construction, Inc. $1,128,437.00, Alternate A $143,413.55, for a total $1,271,850.55; Central Specialties, Inc. $1,356,711.84, Alternate A $179,955.41 for a total of $1,536,667.25; Foothills Contracting, Inc. $1,186,102.25, Alternate A $163,467.25 for a total $1,349,569.50; J.R. Civil, LLC $1,133,809.52, Alternate A $141,834.10, for a total of $1,275,643.62; Wilson Construction, Inc. $1,098,512.95, Alternate A $151,664.30 for a total of $1,250,177.25; Youderian Construction, Inc. $1,014,723.50, Alternate A $139,314.70 for a total of $1,154,038.20; Edward H Schwartz Construction $1,152,416.11, Alternate A $159,686.00 for a total $1,312,102.11.

Abrahamson made a motion to accept the low base bid of $1,014,723.50, submitted by Youderian Construction, Inc., and proceed with Alternate A, low bid of $139,314.70, submitted by Youderian Construction, Inc., if the necessary easement is granted by landowner for a total base bid plus Alternate A bid of $1,154,038.20.

Steiner seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Brackel made a motion to approve the minutes from April 7, 2015, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Discussion was held on filling the unexpired term on the Bowman County Water Board, held by Jerry Palczewski. Palczewski’s term is due to expire on December 31, 2015. Brackel and Steiner will inquire with potential candidates and report back at the next meeting.

Steiner made a motion to purchase magnetic signs from #1 Stop Sign Shop, for one county vehicle, at a cost of $100, with Abrahamson seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with all members voting aye.

Motion carried.

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declare the following as surplus property and offer for sale at the public auction: 6- Bridge Stone 1400 x 24 Blade Radial Tires; 1-Earthquate 2” Gas Powered Auger; 3 – 8 Hole 16.5” Rims, 8 Ply Load Range E Tires; 1- 2005 International 9400 6x4, ISX Cummins 10 Speed; 2-385/65 R225 Goodyear Truck Tires; 1111R 24.5” Tires on Bud Rims; 6 – 17”: Pickup Tires; 1-Pallet Hydraulic Hoses; 1-Bench Grinder; 1-Filing Cabinet. Brackel seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Gary Brennan, from Brosz En-

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Bowman County State’s Attorney, Stephanie Pretzer, joined the meeting at 4:30 PM. With no further business to discuss, Steiner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 PM, with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

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SCOREBOARD ■■ Bowman County Girls' Golf (Flasher Individual Qualifier - May 1)

Junior high track finds added success at Badlands Conference

- Karly Palczewski: 46, 50... 96 (Fifth place) Kaitlyn Hill: 46, 58... 106 - Brooke Peterson: 55,46... 101 - Kathryn Bartholomay: 61, 58... 119 - Brooke Peterson: 57, 51... 108 (Meet - April 24) - Karly Palczewski: 47,47... 94 (Sixth place) - Kaitlyn Hill: 44, 48...92 (Fourth place) - Brooke Peterson: 55,46... 101 - (JH) Elise Fischer: 58 (Fourth place) - (JH) Emily Belland: 58 (Fourth place)

(LEFT) The Bowman County Boys' Track and Field Team's eighth graders were named champions; the seventh grade team took third place. (RIGHT) The Bowman County Girls' Track and Field Team's eighth graders also were named champions, with the seventh grade team taking eighth place.

The pinnacle of the junior high track and field season is always the Badlands Conference Championships and this season the Bulldogs made the trek to Watford City to take on 16 other schools throughout west and southwest North Dakota.

The Bulldogs did not disappoint, bringing home 22 event championships and two team titles.

On the boys’ side, the eighth grade team placed first with a total of 140 points, outscoring MottRegent by 59 points for the team title.

Leading the way for the bulldogs was Alex Madrigal, who captured first place in the 800m run, 1600m run, and as part of the 4x400m relay (C. Massey, P. Lambourn, E. Fischer, A. Madrigal). In the field events, Corban Massey got things rolling as he won the pole vault at a height of 8 feet.

From there, the strength

GAME AND FISH NEWS ■■ Game Warden Exam set for July 17

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has scheduled an examination to select candidates for the position of district game warden. The test is at 10 a.m., July 17, at the department's main office in Bismarck.

Applicants must register to take the exam no later than July 13, by submitting an online application through the North Dakota State Job Openings website.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a bachelor’s degree. Other requirements are a current North Dakota peace officer license, or eligibility for a license, and a valid driver’s license.

Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills in communications and writing, and must not have a record of any felony convictions.

The salary for beginning game wardens through training is $3,500 per month. Upon successful completion of training, the salary is $4,016 $6,693 per month. Wardens also receive the state benefits package, including travel allowance. Uniforms and other equipment are provided.

■■ Hunters, anglers take note of new legislation The North Dakota Game and Fish Department tracked 23 outdoors-related bills during the 2015 legislative session, 12 of which were passed by both chambers and signed into law. The following bills take effect this year, unless otherwise noted.

House Bill 1081 – Makes available to the Outdoor Adventure Foundation up to two spring turkey, one any-elk, one any-moose, seven deer and two pronghorn licenses for youth who have been diagnosed with cancer or a life-threatening illness. In addition, provides for a study, during the 2015-16 interim, of North Dakota Game and Fish Department licenses provided to entities for the purpose of fundraising.

HB 1156 – Beginning in 2016, allows an unsuccessful applicant in the deer gun lottery to donate the refund to the Game and Fish Department's Private Land Open to Sportsmen program.

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of the throwers took over.

The Bulldogs placed first, second and fifth in the discus throw with Parker Lambourn, Austin Richard and Ethan Fischer in the respective places. That was not to be outdone by the discus throwers who placed first, fourth, fifth, and eigth (Richard, J. Ortiz, Lambourn, and Fischer respectively). The seventh grade boys ended the day as the third place team, winning five events. Four of those wins came from Matthew Osendorf as he won the 100m dash, 200m dash, long jump and ripple jump. Jacob Svihovec also won the 110m hurdles.

The girls’ team saw much of the same success, as the eighth grade girls beat Watford City by 18 points to claim the title, 130 to 112. The seventh grade girls placed eighth, scoring 28.5 points in three events. In the seventh grade division Abby Smyle won both the 100m

Scheduled for May 19 at the Bowman County Stadium At 10:30 a.m.

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pionships with the eighth grade boys wining the team title and the seventh grade boys placing second. The boys’ team was led by Corban Massey who brought home three individual titles in the 110m hurdles, 200m hurdles, and pole vault. Jacob Svihovec placed first in three events as well winning the 110m hurdles, 200m hurdles, and the triple jump.

In the throwing department the boys team really tacked on the point winning 3 out of the 4 events, Jaxson Fischer in the seventh boys discus, Ethan Fischer in the eighth boy shot put, and Parker Lambourn in the eighth boy discus. The boys placed 1-2-3 in both the eighth grade shot put and discus.

The girls’ team was once again led by Abby Smyle in the hurdle races, winning both the 100m and 200m hurdle races. Becki Fuchs also claimed the title in the girls’ discus.

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and 200m hurdle races, while teammate Kira Irons placed fifth and eighth respectively. Kira also placed fifth in the high jump. The eighth graders were paced

by Ellie Stafford who won the 100m hurdles, 200m hurdles, high jump, and placed third in the 800m run behind teammate Alexius Miller who won the 800m run. Alexius also was part of the 4x400m relay (K. Halleen, B. Fuchs, A. Smyle, and A. Miller), and the 4x800m relay (A. Bartholomay, B. Fuchs, K. Halleen, A. Miller). As far as the sprinters, Maury Burke won the 200m dash, and the 4x200m relay team also claimed first place (A. Smyle, K. Irons, M. Burke, K. Halleen).

In the field events, Becki Fuchs claimed the title in the discus throw.

On Tuesday, the junior high team took to Beach for the Beach JH invite.

The teams brought home 12 individual cham-

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Southwest Regional Track and Field Meet at Reinhiller Field. The meet will feature the best athletes in southwest North Dakota, with field events starting at 10:30 a.m. and running events at 11 a.m.

The Severson Invite brought much success to the Bulldog track and field team, as the girls placed first in the team points with 132, and the boys placed sixth with 68. The Bulldogs brought home 11 individual titles.

The girls’ team was led by freshman standout Meggie Fischer, who has dominated the high jump this season and also proved her worth in the hurdle races. Fischer won all three events, winning the 300m hurdles by almost six seconds.

The girls’ sprint relays also had a dominant day, picking up wins in the 4x100 (Swanson, Duffield, Burke, Walby), 4x200 (Edwards, Duffield, Burke, Walby), and 4x800m relays (Edwards, Halleen, Miller, Feist).

Justyce Duffield also won the 200m dash and placed runner up in the 400m dash, while Mikayla Bartholomay claimed first place in the 3200m run

The boys’ team dominated the distance events, placing 1-2-3 in the 1600m run with Alex Bartholomay claiming the top spot, followed by David Chavez, and Andrew Miller. The 800 saw much of the same success as Chavez claimed the title, closely followed by Bartholomay, as teammate Brayden Miller placed seventh. The sprint races for the day belonged to Lucas Meadows, as the senior won the 200m dash and placed second in the 400m dash.

The Richardton-Taylor Meet on Tuesday was met with pretty gusty conditions, but that did not deter the Bulldogs, as the boys 4x800m relay team won the event in a time of 8:41.07, only six seconds off of state qualification standards. The girls 4x200m relay team was also close to state qualification standards, placing second in a time of 1:52.56. Lucas Meadows also placed fourth in the 200m dash with a time of 23.54, only 0.3 seconds off of a state qualifying standard.

For complete results, please visit www.bowman.k12.nd.us/track.

OPINION

SKOL!: The Vikings Grapevine Draft day comes and goes

Draft day has officially come and gone. For many football fans, myself included, the NFL draft is like Christmas day.

Each time the Vikings were on the clock was like grabbing a box with your name on it from under the tree, you never know what you’re going to get, it could be exactly what you were hoping for or it could be a pair of socks but either way you’re excited to open the box.

After a few days to sit back and examine the Viking’s draft class, it’s time to evaluate what we got.

With the first pick of the 2015 NFL draft, the Vikings selected Trae Waynes, cornerback from Michigan State. Waynes is listed at 6’1”, 186 pounds and ran a 4.31 second 40 yard dash. He is considered by most to be the top cornerback in this year’s draft, and if he can live up to his potenghthtial he can form a great thecornerback duo with enthXavier Rhodes. sec- In the second round, wasthe Vikings selected Eric whoKendricks, linebacker indi-from UCLA. Kendricks 10mis on the lighter side for dles,NFL linebackers (beSvi-ing listed at six feet, 232 hreepounds), but he makes g theup for it with his speed hur-and instincts. Kendricks ump.will be reunited with part-linebacker Anthony Barr eallyand should be able to win-come in and compete ents,for the starting middle sev-linebacker position right thanaway. This might be my boyfavorite pick of the draft Lam-for the Vikings because boyKendricks is a true three aceddown linebacker, which ghthmeans he can play the scus.run but also has the oncespeed and ability to excel le inin pass coverage, which ningis something the Vikings 00mhave been missing at uchsmiddle linebacker for n thesome time now.

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ing a very good defensive end. Just don’t expect too much from him right out of the gate.

In the fourth round of the draft, Rick Spielman selected T.J. Clemmings, offensive tackle from Pittsburgh. Clemmings stands 6’5” tall and weighs 309 pounds.

Clemmings was projected by most draft analysts to be a first round talent, but he slid to the fourth round because of a stress fracture in his foot that most teams felt could be problematic down the road (even though he didn’t miss any practice or game time because of it while he was at Pitt).

If Clemmings can stay healthy, he will be a great swing tackle who could potentially take over for Matt Kalil if Kalil continues to regress.

With their next pick the Vikings continued to improve the offensive side of the ball, selecting MyCole Pruitt, the 6’2”, 251 pound tight end from Southern Illinois. Pruitt is shorter than most tight ends, but he is fast and can catch. Many people questioned the Vikings for selecting a tight end when they already have Kyle Rudolph, but Rudolph is often hurt and the Vikings use two tight end sets a lot so this pick makes sense. Pruitt can also be used at fullback, giving the Vikings a lot of flexibility to create mismatches.

After drafting one new toy for Teddy Bridgewater, the Vikings gave him another present by selecting Stefon Diggs, wide receiver from Maryland with their first pick in the fifth round. Diggs is only 6’, 195 pounds but ran a 4.46 second 40 yard dash. Diggs was highly recruited out of high school and is said to be a receiver in the mold of Percy Harvin. It remains to be seen if his lack of production is due to the inconsistent quarterback play of Maryland or if it was a lack of desire. If he can put it all together though, Diggs could develop into a good slot receiver.

Continuing the offensive draft selections, the Vikings drafted offensive tackle Tyrus Thompson from Oklahoma with their second fifth round

pick. Thompson is 6’5”, 324 pounds and has all the physical tools you want in an offensive tackle. The biggest knock on him is his inconsistencies, both in his technique and his motor. If he lives up to his potential, he could become a pretty good back up tackle in the NFL. After going offense with the previous four picks, the Vikings selected B.J. Dubose, the 6’4”, 284 pound defensive lineman out of Louisville in the sixth round. I list Dubose as a defensive lineman because he doesn’t have the strength to play defensive tackle or the quickness to play defensive end. Dubose seems like a project pick to me, but I have faith in Zimmer to mold him into a specific role on the defense.

In the seventh round, the Vikings selected two players: offensive tackle Austin Shepherd (6’4”, 315 pounds) from Alabama, and outside linebacker Edmond Robinson (6’3”, 245 pounds) from Newberry. Both of these players are gambles, but then again so are most seventh round draft picks. If either one of these players become serviceable backups, then Rick Spielman and the Vikings made good choices in the last round of the NFL draft.

If you are a fan of the draft, you already know that the seventh round is not the end of draft weekend. As soon as the last draft pick is announced, teams are on the phones calling players that fell through the cracks and didn’t get drafted. These undrafted rookie free agents are free to sign with any team, but each team only has a certain amount of money they are able to spend on signing bonuses so they have to be careful. Most of these rookie free agents will be nothing more than training camp bodies who will be cut before the sea-

son starts, but every once in a while teams can find gems ala Kurt Warner, Tony Romo, Wes Welker, Arian Foster or even our own John Randle. The following players are listed as signed by the Minnesota Vikings (although that could be subject to change) and are trying to put their name on the list of great undrafted players: Taylor Heinicke, QB Old Dominion; Davaris Daniels, WR Notre Dame; Anthony Harris, S Virginia; Jordan Leslie, WR BYU; Justin Coleman, CB Tennessee; Tom Farniok, offensive lineman Iowa State; Gavin Lutman, WR Pittsburgh; Blake Renaud, FB Boise State; Bobby Vardaro, offensive lineman Boston

College; Jack Sherlock, DE/OLB South Dakota State; Richard Ross, TE* Old Dominion; Adam Keller, kicker NDSU. *I have Richard Ross listed as a tight end, but it’s tough to tell because Ross played basketball in college. Ross is listed at 6’5”, 236 pounds and ran a 4.6 second 40 yard dash at

his pro day.

So that’s the breakdown on the Minnesota Vikings draft picks. Do you think we got some good gifts?

Or do you think we got a six pack of socks and a lump of coal? Let me know by e-mailing me at jwright3030@gmail.com or follow me on twitter @ SKOLJWright

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Midget Baseball

Hours of Operation & Fees

Boys and Girls Ages 7—9—Parent Mtg. May 19, 5:30 Rec Center. Practice begins June 1. Emphasis on skill development, coach or machine pitch. Need glove. Will receive t-shirt. Will Travel for games.

Midget Girls will play Hettinger in Softball.

Coaches—Mark, Kaitlyn & Daniel. Fee—$30 per player

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Ages 10—12 (if 10 before May 1, 15) - Parent Mtg. May 19, 6:00 Rec Center. Practice begins May 26. Need glove. Will Travel for games.

Coaches—Mark & Hunter. Fee—$40 per player

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Ages 13—15 (if 13 before May 1, 15) Practice begins May 26. Parent Mtg. May 19, 6:30 pm. Need a copy of state birth certificate at time of registration. Will Travel for games. Coaches—Tyler & Levi. Fee—$40 per player

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PARK SHELTER RESERVATIONS To reserve a shelter in any of the city parks (City, Rotary, Kiddie, or Baseball/Softball Fields), please contact the Rouzie Rec Center.

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Family Fun Night a 'big success' in Bowman

Bowman elected to DWB board Duane Bowman has been elected to the board of directors for Dakota Western Bank in Bowman, N.D., effective May 1, 2015.

A 17-year employee of the bank, Bowman began his career as a loan officer trainee and currently is the executive vice president and senior lender.

“Duane’s knowledge of our bank and the people we serve made him a natural choice for a position on our board,” said Roger Berglund, board chairman. “Our stockholders appreciate Duane’s leadership style and his vision for the future of Dakota Western Bank.”

“I am honored for the opportunity to serve on the board of directors at Dakota Western Bank,” Bowman said. “I look forward to my additional role of serving our many valued customers and employees.”

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By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net This year's Family Fun Fair, hosted by Bowman and Slope Multi-County Social Services, was very successful, according to Melissa Bucholz.

Bucholz, who works for the social services department, said over 360 people attended the event, held May 1 at the Four Season Pavilion in Bowman.

"Children had a blast on the jumping castles," Bucholz said.

In addition to the inflatable fun, there were 16 informational booths for families to educate them on topics including poison look-alikes, toothbrushing advice, parenting class invitations, foster parent recruitment, domestic violence advocate from Bowman, local law enforcement, hand washing lessons, making healthy snacks and more.

"We are hoping to do this wonderful event annually," Bucholz said. "It was such a fun night."

(Top) A child looks as he plays on one of the inflatable obstacles at the Family Fun Fair. (Right) Bowman Police Chief Chuck Headley helps a young boy shoot zombies. (Left) More than 360 people turned out for the event. (Photos by Bryce Martin | Pioneer)

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Bowman the family ranch south of Rhame and graduated from Rhame High School.

He received a bachelor’s degree with a double major in accounting and business administration from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. He returned to Bowman and began work at the bank in 1998.

Chartered in 1910, Dakota Western Bank has offices in Hettinger, Rhame and Scranton, N.D., with headquarters in Bowman.

Southwest Healthcare Services Current Happenings Dr. Oksa, Pediatrics at Southwest Medical Clinic May 8, 2015 Resident Mother Daughter Tea! May 8 at 2:30pm Dr. Arnold, OB/GYN at Southwest Medical Clinic May 13, 2015 Dr. Mahr, Cardiologist at Southwest Medical Clinic May 14, 2015 Meet and Greet at Southwest Medical Clinic May 22, 2015

Meet our clinic staff and enter a free drawing!

National Hospital and Nursing Home Week May 10-17, 2015

We really appreciate all our staff! Thank you for delivering great care to the community!

Memorial Day May 25, 2015

Thank you to all who have served!

Dr. Cote, Orthopedics at Southwest Medical Clinic May 27, 2015 For more events and information please go to

www.swhealthcare.net/events

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1266 SIGNAL BUTTE | DICKINSON, ND Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

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Employment Opportunities Featured Job of the Week:

We are excited to expand our Pharmacy team! We are seeking individuals who are selfmotivated, goal oriented and well organized. We offer flexible hours and competitive wages. The following position is currently available:

Pharmacy Technician

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

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

• Deadline to apply for this position is May 20, 2015. *** Position Includes: • Flexible Monday- Friday Schedule • No Weekends or Holidays • Competitive Wages & Benefits

Activity Aide

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

Nurse Aide/Housekeeper at our Assisted Living Facility

Seeking a Nurse Aide/Housekeeper to work 24 to 32 hours per week. Primary duties include: breakfast preparation, housekeeping duties, and providing assistance to clients, as needed.

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

CNAs at our Long-Term Care

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

Paramedics

Southwest Healthcare Services is seeking Full-Time, Part-Time or Shift-Work Paramedics to provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings and perform additional office, supply and maintenance duties related to EMS.

EMTs

Southwest Healthcare Services is seeking Full-Time, Part-Time or Shift-Work EMTs to provide emergency medical care in prehospital settings and perform additional office, supply and maintenance duties related to EMS.

CNA Instructional Course

An instructional class is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 for applicants who are interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. Those applicants who become employed with our organization will be waived the class fee and will be financially compensated during the 3 week class. In addition, we offer benefits, as well as, paid time off and extended sick leave hours that can be earned by both full-time and part-time employees after a 90-120 day orientation period. **Deadline to apply is May 10, 2015. **

Begin a New and Meaningful Career today, Become a Certified Nursing Assistant!

An instructional class is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 for applicants who are not yet certified. Those applicants who become employed with our organization will be waived the class fee and will be financially compensated during the 3 week class. In addition, we offer benefits, as well as, paid time off and extended sick leave hours that can be earned by both full and part time employees after a 90-120 day orientation period.

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

Additional Positions Available:

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Housekeeping Aide at SHS

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Nurse Aide/CNA at our Hospital

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RNs or LPNs at our Critical-Access Hospital

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Dietary Aides at SHS

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Dietary Cooks at SHS

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

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