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STATE’S ATTORNEY UNDER FIRE

Deputy suspended after exchange with Pretzer; county now scrutinizes state’s attorney

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Bowman County State’s Attorney Stephanie Pretzer

came under fire Tuesday with members of the sheriff ’s office and several county commissioners claiming that she’s not doing her job.

That was the impetus for Sheriff ’s Deputy Doug Langhoff ’s recent heated confrontation with Pretzer, which led to him being suspended for one-day without pay for workplace harassment.

While Langhoff claimed the county overstepped their authority in handing down the suspension — he told commissioners that his

supervisor was the sheriff and was the only party able to impose punishment — discussion of his suspension during the Bowman County Commission’s regular meeting May 3 turned into a larger conversation on the state’s attorney’s role with local law enforcement.

Langhoff admitted to the commissioners that while his behavior was inappropri-

ate during his meeting with Pretzer about a particular case, he meant what he said to her.

“We’re all considered a joke,” Langhoff said about local law enforcement.

Langhoff insisted that any respect for local law enforcement has been lost since the belief is widely held in the

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Former resident gets prison term for car chase

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

38 YEARS OF MEMORIES — Ken Sime, namesake of Ken’s Super Valu in Bowman, prepares the store for the Sime family’s final day, April 30, including taking down decades worth of accolades. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

‘One door closes, another opens’

After 38 years, Sime family checks out of Super Valu

Beulah couple shares plans for future of local market

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

For 38 years the Sime family of Bowman has been a mainstay downtown.

Ken and Eleanor Sime purchased The Red Owl grocery store in 1978 by. Its colorful building was located where the Pioneer Trails Regional Library now sits.

But across town, in the mid 1980s, there were two other groceries within a mile radius. A Super Valu was opened, which the Simes would eventually take over, and construction had just finished on Gary’s Jack & Jill at the nestled corner of Highway 85 and First Street Northwest.

After seeing success with their grocery business, the Simes closed Red Owl and moved just a short skip across town in 1990 to fill the Super Valu building. It was renamed Ken’s Super Valu and the grocer family’s local legacy would begin to take shape.

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An aisle inside Bronson’s Marketplace, formerly Ken’s Super Valu in Bowman. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

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It only took Beulah market owners Kelly and Kim Kessler one visit to Bowman to decide it was the perfect setting for a new store.

When they approached the owners of Ken’s Super Valu last summer with an offer to buy them out, they saw the southwest North Dakota community was a good fit and began talks to finalize a deal.

The Kesslers, owners of Bronson’s Marketplace in Beulah, said they had a great first impression from the city and its residents.

“It’s a great town with a lot of nice people,” Kelly Kessler said.

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PIONEER EDITORIAL: ‘Witch hunt’ is a strong word

A former Bowman resident that led police on a high-speed chase across two counties in January pleaded guilty to a slew of charges on Tuesday.

Rory James Mitchell, 45, of Mandan pleaded guilty before Judge James Gion to felonious restraint, a Class C felony, theft of services, a Mitchell Class B misdemeanor, and a count of reckless endangerment, a Class C felony.

Mitchell received a sentence of 60 months in a state penitentiary, with 30 months suspended, which means he will spend two and a half years behind

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BOWMAN

Street work to have big impacts

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Two major projects are currently underway in Bowman that will have large impacts on traffic and property owners.

The larger of the two projects is the reconstruction of Eleventh Avenue, from Highway 12 and north to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad.

Work on the road began Monday and is slated to continue through July 29. Driveways will be ramped for ac-

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N.D. resident tests positive for Zika virus The North Dakota Department of Health recently received confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that a woman who traveled to Puerto Rico while pregnant has tested positive for Zika virus.

While Zika is associated with microcephaly and other birth defects, none have been identified in the infant. As a precaution, the NDDoH plans to monitor the infant for a year. The woman is the first North Dakota resident to test positive for Zika.

Zika virus is spread primarily through the bite of an Aedes species mosquito. It can be passed from an infected mother to her fetus. In addition, the virus can be transmitted sexually from a man to his sex partners.

Several load restrictions lifted Load restrictions to be lifted on majority of highways south of and including Highway 2 from the Minnesota border to the Montana border Effective 7 a.m. April 29, load restrictions were lifted on a majority of North Dakota highways south of and including Highway 2 from the Minnesota border to the Montana border. Please refer to the NDDOT Travel Information Map at www.dot.nd.gov for details.

Motorists need to check current load restrictions to determine which load restriction remain in effect.

Statewide seasonal load restriction information is available by calling 511 or online at www.dot.nd.gov/ travel-info.

UPCOMING EVENTS ■ May 9 - 14: City of Bowman 2016 Annual City Clean Up Week – Call City Hall at 701-523-3309 if you have questions

MAY 9

■ Southwest Healthcare Service’s Hospital Open House – From 2 to 4 p.m.

MAY 12

■ Bowman Lions Club/Bowman Ambulance Squad Pancake and Sausage Fundraiser – From 7 a.m. to noon at the Bowman Ambulance Garage

MAY 15

■ Burgers in the Park – Starting at 5 p.m. at the Bowman City Park

MAY 19

■ City of Bowman City Commission President Q&A Forum – Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Bowman Lodge & Convention Center. Event starts at 7 p.m.

■ Bowman County Commission Candidate Q&A Forum – 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Bowman Lodge & Convention Center. Hosted by The Bowman County Pioneer

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Parra trial now moves to July

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

A felony jury trial for a Bowman man charged with gross sexual imposition, originally slated for February, has been postponed until July.

The case against Jovani Parra, 19, will be presented to a jury July 13, according to court documents.

Parra pleaded not guilty in December to three felony charges, including two Class A felony counts of gross sexual imposition and one Class C felony count of luring minors by computer.

Ehlis accepted Parra’s plea Dec. 10 after he waived a preliminary hearing set for the same day.

The defendant’s counsel,

Robert Bolinske of Bolinske LLaw Firm in Bismarck, requested the continuance.

Bolinske stated in a letter to Judge Rhonda Ehlis that the pretrial conference conflicted with the schedule of another case he represented. Therefore the conference and subsequent trial were moved on the court’s docket.

Bowman County State’s Attorney Stephanie Pretzer filed a notice of intent to produce an analytical report during the case, which was objected by Bolinske.

The objection now requires Pretzer to furnish the witnesses involved with producing the report including the arresting officer, specimen collector and laboratory analyst.

Some examples of analytical reports, per North Dakota Century Code, include reports of a blood, urine or saliva sample from the director of the state crime laboratory or the director’s designee.

According to an affidavit in support of complaint filed with the court in August, Parra’s alleged victim was 14 years old and had admitted to police that she had sexual intercourse with the man on two separate occasions.

It was stated in the affidavit that the alleged victim approached police with her parents to report the incident. The female informed police that she had communicated with Parra via electronic text messaging.

A subsequent police in-

vestigation led to the execution of two search warrants.

Bowman officers first executed a search warrant Aug. 19 at a residence police said was being rented by Parra, located near the intersection of First Street Southwest and Highway 85 in Bowman.

Authorities seized various electronic items from the residence.

A second search warrant was executed the following week to obtain Parra’s DNA. He was later placed under arrest.

Gross sexual imposition is punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment, a $10,000 fine, or both. Luring minors by computer or electronic means is punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, a $10,000 fine, or both.

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community that Pretzer doesn’t impose stiffer punishment for criminal cases.

Instead, he alleged, that she gives “slaps on the wrists.”

Pretzer, who was at court in Dickinson during the meeting and unable to attend, told The Pioneer on Wednesday that she was confused why commissioners would agree to hold discussion on her job performance without a separate meeting where she could attend.

“I’ve prosecuted cases very well,” Pretzer said.

“Part of my job is to find a solution to things. Our judges require us to give a plea offer to the other side.

“It’s not like I just sit there and say I don’t want to take this to trial.”

But Langhoff adamantly disagreed.

An individual around town had reportedly indicated that he lights up a methamphetamine pipe while driving when he sees a police officer or deputy, according to Langhoff.

An arrest would be made if such a crime were spotted by police, according to Bowman County Sheriff Rory Teigen, who was in attendance during the meeting with commissioners.

But that criminals reportedly no longer acknowledge a police presence within the area is troubling.

Langhoff made several accusations against Pretzer during the meeting, but the most concerning to commissioners was her alleged threat that she would not follow up on any of the deputy’s cases.

She said she would not comment on matters related to Langhoff because there is an ongoing human resources investigation into Langhoff, but Pretzer told The Pioneer such a threat never

Bowman County Sheriff’s Deputy Doug Langhoff talks to Bowman County Commissioners on Tuesday during the board’s regular meeting. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin) happened.

The problem, according to Langhoff and acknowledged

by Teigen, is that there is no supervisor above Pretzer since she is an elected official. The only options would be to petition the governor for her removal or for the public to hold a recall vote.

But that has its own problems. “(Teigen) feels my pain, trust me, I have been in his office, I have bent his ear a billion times in the last two years,” he said, “but he looks at me and says, ‘There’s nothing we can do.’”

There were no candidates in 2014 when Andrew Weiss, former Bowman County state’s attorney, resigned his position to join a law practice in Mandan.

Pretzer, who was mounting an ultimately unsuccessful campaign for Sen. Bill Bowman’s N.D. Senate seat, decided to declare herself as a write-in candidate for the state’s attorney job, meaning she did not have to file a petition to be on the ballot.

She was elected with 28 total write-in votes.

Because she met the qualifications of the position, she was offered the $60,000-a-

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year job.

If a recall vote goes to the people, there is a chance that Pretzer could again become a write-in candidate and amass the most votes, thereby installing her back into office.

“It’s a Catch-22,” Langhoff acknowledged.

County Commission President Rick Braaten asked Langhoff why nobody else has come forward to report Pretzer’s conduct.

“Everybody knows she’s not doing her job, but nobody will step up and say it,” Langhoff answered.

Braaten said he understood Langhoff ’s frustration.

Commissioner Ken Steiner added that the county had previously experienced the same type of frustration with the state’s attorney.

Steiner said the board is still waiting on matters they’ve requested of her, and have had to have several talks with her regarding her performance.

“We’re not happy with some things she’s done,” Steiner told Langhoff.

But Pretzer said those conversations never happened and was taken aback by the commissioners’ statements.

“I think those comments are somewhat out of line,” she said. “(The commissioners) don’t know the cases, they don’t know the full stories.”

Pretzer called her actions ethical.

“If I don’t know the answer, which a lot of times I don’t, I do call the attorney general’s office and association of counties,” she said.

“It’s not always my fault the answer is not what the commission wants or what they think is right.”

Commissioner Bill Bowman listened closely as Langhoff described the office’s vast efforts to curtail crime, especially drug and alcohol related incidents, within the county, and the

subsequent blocks allegedly created by Pretzer.

Bowman responded in awe to the deputy’s statements.

“I’m going to talk to a couple people in Bismarck to see what can be done,” Bowman told Langhoff.

“There’s a more serious thing here: By not doing her job and letting people off that have done something very wrong, that’s also putting the public at risk,” he continued. “Now you’ve got a really serious problem that needs to be avoided for all of us.

“This is the beginning to hopefully solving that problem. It opened my eyes up a lot.”

Bowman said he didn’t previously have knowledge of what was going on in regards to Pretzer.

Langhoff admitted not everyone arrested deserves jail time, which is figured on a case-by-case basis, but when Pretzer won’t even consider taking a case to trial, according to Langhoff, it leaves the officers feeling somewhat hopeless.

“There should be more than just a slap on the wrist for some these offenses that are going on,” he explained.

Langhoff said that a man from Bowman County who was jailed then released on probation incurred 30 violations while wearing an ankle monitor, but his probation was revoked only three days before he was to be freed last week. Those violations occurred over a year.

Pretzer called that incident a miscommunication between the sheriff ’s department and her office. She said she was surprised that the sheriff ’s office made that an issue.

“If we bring enough stuff forward, we probably can petition the governor, but at this time we don’t really have anything,” Commissioner Lynn Brackel told Langhoff near the end of the discussion.

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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK | MAY 2-6

(Left) Fifth grade teacher Annette Ballard looks at her gifts with surprise on Tuesday as helpers passed them out for Teacher Appreciation Week. (Right) Robin Welch, left, who helped organize the community’s efforts to recognize the local Bowman County Schools teachers, gives a hug to one of her favorite teachers, Pam Nagel, right, who is retiring this year after many years. (Pioneer Photos by Bryce Martin)

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By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

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eachers are enthusiastic and dynamic, highly intelligent and share a passion for wanting to make a difference in this world.

They can also be quirky however and this is as a result of there being no other job like theirs.

They become a breed apart from the rest of the working world in many respects, living in “Teacherland” and driving themselves towards a goal of ongoing improvement.

They are often overworked and underpaid.

Still, in most cases, the teachers show up to work each morning — usually with a large coffee in hand — to perform a job they enjoy.

So when Teachers Appreciation Week

Bowman County School District ∞ 46-50 Years of Service Rick Nelsen, Retired Teacher/Bus Driver ∞ 41-45 Years of Service Don Groll, Retired Teacher/Bus Driver Russ Werth, Retired Teacher/Bus Driver ∞ 36-40 Years of Service Steve Conley, Retired Teacher/Bus Driver Pam Nagel, English ∞ 31-35 Years of Service Randy Bolte, Custodian Grace Wood, Title 1 ∞ 26-30 Years of Service Laura Braaten, 4th Grade Betty Heinrich, 1st Grade Shari Krinke, Business Manager Bob Simonson, Bus Driver Marleen Smetana, Credit Recovery ∞ 21-25 Years of Service Kathy Arithson, 3rd & 4th Grade ∞ 16-20 Years of Service Heidi Bloomgren, Special Education Laurie Braaten, secretary Pam Fisher, 7-12 Counselor Thank you to the following business that helped The Bowman County Pioneer show appreciation for our local

popped up on the calendar, it was only fitting that the community somehow find a way to show gratitude and praise.

It is often that teachers don’t receive the recognition they should.

With that in mind, Robin Welch of Bowman headed up a group of friends, family and supporters of Bowman County School’s students to honor local teachers.

Various gifts, such as apples, pens, notepads, cookies, and more, were handed out each day this week to all the teachers at Bowman County Schools and Rhame Elementary.

The goal was to ensure the teachers knew they were appreciated in the community. And judging from the smiles and warm embraces from the teachers, it seemed to work.

Jolene Hendrickx, 4th Grade Sara Kordovsky, FACS Angie Moser, Art Nancy Njos Heimer, Hot Lunch Clerk Brenda Osendorf, Speech Lynette Schaefer, Kitchen Gary & Cheryl Van Daele, Bus Drivers

Retta Massey, ParaProfessional Abby Nohava, ELL Brian Qualley, Social Studies Barb Stordahl, Custodian Jettie Swanson, Business/Technology Jason Waskiewicz, Science Codie West, Title 1

∞ 11-15 Years of Service Annette Ballard, 5th Grade Tony Duletski, Superintendent Connie Gaebe, Kindergarten Mary Fischer, Vo Ag Jerry Germann, Custodian John Germann, Custodian Blaine Homelvig, ParaProfessional Jon Jahner, Technology/Science Deb Maher, MS Secretary Charm Martian, Music Kelley Ouradnik, 5th Grade Tyler Senn, 7-12 Principal

∞ 0-5 Years of Service Bonnie Archer, ParaProfessional Tyneal Begger, 3rd Grade Debbie Bucholz, Business Manager Emily Burke, 2nd Grade Paula Burke, Kitchen Erick Egan, Social Studies Bob Freymiller, Bus Driver Todd Frie, PE Sara Fuhrman, K-6 Counselor Shirley Goodshield, Para-Professional Garrett Germann, Custodian Deb Guidinger, Kitchen Jennifer Haar, 2nd Grade Jeremiah Hayes, Science Lauren Holder, Music Cody Jamtgaard, PE Melissa Lazzara, ParaProfessional Tracy Lecoe, K-6 Principal Lora Miller, ParaProfessional Teri Miller, Kindergarten Cora Nasset, English Lori Nelson, Reading Intervention Kim Oakland, 5th & 6th Grade Amanda Rafferty, 1st & 2nd Grade

∞ 6-10 Years of Service Lois Baesler, Kitchen Kelsey Brosz, 1st Grade Amy Burke, Kindergarten Reid Carlson, Bus Driver Mary Duletski, Library Kelli Ensign, 3rd Grade Jackie Freitag, ParaProfessional Leona Freymiller, Kitchen Kari Gerbig, Special Education Gina Harder, Kitchen Guille Irons, ParaProfessional

educators: - Southwest Healthcare Services - Sleepy Hallow Kustoms - Lasting Visions - Selena’s

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- A2Z Printing - Bowman Electric - Jabbr’s Family Restaurant - Scranton Equity Exchange - Bowman Glass

RETIRING THIS YEAR

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Scranton Public School

Melissa Rothe, Math Jaden Schoch, Math Mackenzie Sperle, Special Education Mia Stafford, Special Education Ashley Fisher, Kaylie Strandberg, Preschool English Polly Markegard, Tabitha Strommen, 6th Kindergarten Grade Marcia Janakowski, 1st Peggy Thomas, Grade Custodian Lea Doerr, 2nd Grade Martha Wanner, HS Lindsay Carey, 3rd Secretary Grade Dakota Wolf, 6th KariLei Valloff, 4th Grade Grade & Librarian Greg Yale, Math Carmen Erickson, 4th Grade & Basic Skills ∞ A Special Thanks to Katrina Johnson, 4th & the Following: 5th Grade School Board Members Cristi Olson, 5th & 6th Kevin Bucholz, Ann Grade Fischer, Sharon Holder, Lynn Brown, Business Russ Homelvig, Stacy & German McGee, Dan Peterson, Karyn Chiapella, Tara Lambourn Special Education Jeremey Dietchman, ∞ Substitute Teachers: Math Tobiann Andrews, Michelle Engraf, Teresa Bowman, English, Journalism & Donna Marie Dettman, Speech Judy Green, Jennifer Gretchen Flatz, Science Hanson, Susan Hinek, Jen Holecek, Jessica Martin, Dorothy Meschke, Tom Murphy, Gary Nagel Joy Naico, Edna Paulson, Heather Salzsieder, Marie Snavely, Alicia Sonsalla, Carole Smolnikar, Connie Susag, Santha Swanson Lindsey Fossum, CJ Wilson, Julie Kruger, Linda Blees, Kyla Fisher ∞ Coaches from the Community: Wade Blankenbaker, Abby Braaten, Jeff Boynton, Mark Wanner, Amy Getz, Steph Holder, Lindsey Erickson, Chelsey Schwindt, Jim Bartholomay

- Frontier Travel Center - Bowman Regional Public Library - Dakota Community Bank & Trust

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”

- Western Frontier Insurance Agency - Slope Electric - Bowman Subway - Prairie Dental Inc.

Christian Giddings, Band, Choir & Music Deidre Mack, Para Professional Denise Oase, Counselor & Elementary P.E. Misty Steeke, Vo. Ag. & Health Larry Tibor, History & P.E. John Pretzer, Superintendent & H.S. Principal Kelly Pierce, Elementary Principal & Athletic Director Angie Eberle, Secretary & Business Manager ∞ School Board: Mike Mellmer, Damon Reitz, Tony Dillon, Haley Evens and Kim Sanford ∞ Custodians: Tiffany Green and Rocky Kinsey ∞ Cooks: Tiffany Green, Rachelle Bergstrom and Avis Caron

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Ken and Eleanor Sime purchased The Red Owl grocery store in 1978 by. Its colorful building was located where the Pioneer Trails Regional Library now sits. (Courtesy photo)

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Ken and Eleanor Sime sold shares of their business several years ago to their two sons, Stan and Ron. Stan joined his father as the face of the store. His loud, distinctive laugh could be heard from aisles away as he greeted customers, which he said was his favorite part of the business. He always maintained a smile, even after the long, arduous hours spent at the store and away from his family.

He helped in most every capacity throughout the store, along with his brother Ron, as stocker, bagger, cashier, baker and more.

“It was just a familyowned business,” Stan said.

“Everyone just pitched in and helped wherever they were needed.”

But as May 1 arrived, a sentimental feeling passed through the aisles of Ken’s Super Value — the family handed the store’s keys over to its new owners, Kelly and Kim Kessler of Beulah.

Stan said he viewed his family’s retirement as a road to new adventures in life.

The day prior to leaving their store for the final time, Ken, 85, could be seen taking down three decades worth of accolades from above the meat department counter.

“Thirty-eight years of memories,” Ken said with a nostalgic look.

It was a quiet, turnkey sale, according to Stan.

“After 38 years, it was just

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While the city was new to them, they had already had a connection with Bowman’s Super Valu.

Kim Kessler’s father, Rich

kind of time to look to be something different, move on to new adventures and see what happens,” he said.

It was discussed among the family about selling their long-time business several months ago and within a relatively short time they had a buyer.

But they kept their lips tight: “Like any other business, you don’t really want your customer base to know or your employees to know because if something falls through,” he said.

That didn’t stop the famous Bowman rumor mill from generating wild ideas about what was going on with Ken’s. Though Stan said none he heard were ultimately true.

It was a lot of hard work, but the experiences were worth it “We were very fortunate,” Stan said.

Super Valu became a kind of cornerstone to the community, seldom turning down the chance to help sponsor events and help those in the region. It was 38 years of building substantial relationships with so many.

It was for that reason it was an emotional farewell.

Stan spoke for his entire family in saying that he wishes the new owners well and hope they can still be around in another 38 years.

He’s not sure what his newly earned retirement will lead him and his family, but he’s certain on one thing: He’ll definitely be a customer of Bronson’s Marketplace.

Bronson, started the Beulah store in 1979. He was actually good friends with Ken Sime, the now former owner of Ken’s Super Valu. Kim said she grew up similarly to Stan and Ron Sime, with her family also being in the grocery business.

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“We’ve been looking for another store to buy, a good store in a nice community,” Kelly said. “Bowman seemed to be the right fit.”

No time was wasted in making plans to move the grocery store to a new loca-

tion.

The freshly named Bronson’s Marketplace will find its new home on the west side of the Shopko and Ace Hardware Plaza on Highway 12. Bronson said the visual presence of being positioned on a busy highway would help attract more customers.

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The new location would also provide more ample parking and a larger market space to offer products and services not found at the present Super Valu.

It also allowed for larger truckload deliveries, which would help expand their product selection.

“We’re hoping we can bring a lot of the good things that we’ve learned (from Bronson’s in Beulah) to Bowman,” Kelly Kessler said.

In the meantime the store’s current location, on the corner of Main Street and First Avenue Southwest, would remain open and only slightly changed until the new location is constructed.

The Sime family will still own the building.

Sime, along with his wife, Eleanor, and sons Ron and Stan, has owned and operated the Bowman Super Valu for 38 years.

They had become a cornerstone of the community and even received statewide recognition for providing accommodating customer service and possessing a community minded attitude.

Kelly Kessler indicated the Beulah store has similarly strong ties with its community, and that the new Bowman store would continue that tradition.

Along with a brand new building come bigger additions that Kelly said would serve the customers well, including a new full service deli, bakery and liquor store.

Kim said the produce selection would expand as well as the addition of smoked meats, from their smoke house in Beulah.

Nathan Brinkmeyer will serve as general manager of Bronson’s Marketplace. He and his wife, who will also work at the store, will be relocating to Bowman.

The new store, which will continue to operate as a franchise of the Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Super Valu, will still feature products that have been available to customers at the old location, including Super Valu brand items.

The Kesslers’s ownership became effective May 1. Construction on the new store is scheduled to begin next month and tentatively finished and open next May.

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also require temporary closures during the construction periods.

The project is likely to disturb ground up to 33 feet from either side of road’s

center. The grass in that span, which is actually city property, would be repaired and replaced where necessary with NDDOT Class 1 Seed mixture and hydraulic

mulch after construction is done.

Some mailboxes could also be temporarily relocated along the route.

Nelcon, Inc., of Kalispell,

Mont., won the bidding process through the city was named as the general contractor for the project.

The second project is focused on Divide Street,

from Second to Eighth Avenues within the city.

A water main will be replaced by the city on the west side of the street.

Asphalt will be removed and excavated during the project, with the addition of valves and fire hydrants.

The project is scheduled to end June 17. Crews are scheduled to work between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Bowman City Commission President Lyn James said everyone along the project’s route have been contacted and informed of the possible disruptions.

“The road width will not change,” James told The Pioneer. “Any damage to lawns will be repaired by (the) contractor.”

That damage, according to James, would likely be minimal.

Water service interruptions are also likely and would typically last three to four hours.

If the water main is required to be shutdown through the night, the city will install a temporary service to homes and business in the affected area.

Drivers will be asked to find alternate routes during the construction phase when necessary.

cost of the hotel damage from the lodge’s manager.

Mitchell led Bowman and Slope County law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit from Bowman to Amidon along Highway 85 in January.

Bowman Police Chief Chuck Headley responded to a call the morning of Jan. 8 from the Bowman Lodge in Bowman, a representative from which stated that Mitchell was unable to pay for his previous night’s stay.

At the scene, Headley informed Mitchell that he would need to find a means of payment for his room.

He was told to remain in the lodge’s lobby as Headley discussed the matter with management. Mitchell was said to have damaged the room by smoking inside it.

Mitchell then fled the scene driving a white 2013 Chrysler 200.

A low-speed pursuit then ensued, with Headley following Mitchell’s vehicle as he crossed the highway and drove north onto Main Street in Bowman. Mitchell failed to pull over for Headley, who had engaged his vehicle’s lights and sirens.

As he drove on Main Street, Mitchell obeyed

all stop signs and did not exceed the posted speed limit until he pulled north onto Highway 85 from First Street Northwest.

Mitchell then rapidly accelerated, reaching speeds up to 100 mph upon leaving Bowman city limits.

Headley radioed for assistance from the Bowman County Sheriff ’s Department.

The pursuit continued northbound on Highway 85, reaching speeds of 120 mph. Surrounding law enforcement agencies, including the Slope County Sheriff ’s Department, were

notified of the oncoming pursuit.

A Slope County Sheriff ’s Deputy set up tire deflation devices to halt the Chrysler about one mile west of Amidon.

Upon investigation of Mitchell’s vehicle, a Bowman adult female was found in the passenger seat, crying.

She told police that she was promised a ride by Mitchell to her home in Bowman and waited inside the white Chrysler as Mitchell checked out of the Bowman Lodge.

“When we had Mr.

Mitchell (in custody), she kind of popped up,” Headley told The Pioneer in January, adding that he had noticed somebody occupying the passenger seat during the pursuit.

The woman told officers she had only met Mitchell the previous night.

She indicated to police that she did not know why Mitchell was being pursued; she had pleaded with him to stop the vehicle, according to the report.

According to the woman, Mitchell did not explain why he would not stop for police.

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cess during the construction at the end of each workday since the road will be milled to a lower height.

Access to driveways along the street won’t be accessible between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Residents will temporarily be required to park on streets adjacent to Eleventh Avenue if access is needed during those hours.

Crews will attempt to reinstate access as quickly as possible but the city of Bowman asks that residents understand that unknown variables could delay the process.

The project will also include the installation of a storm drainage system, concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway replacement to the right-of-way and street paving.

The drainage along the east side of the street has been a common problem since the city had the road refinished several years ago.

Those issues would now be corrected.

Sections of the street will be closed for up to one week once the concrete is poured to ensure it cures.

The asphalt paving will

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bars.

He will undergo two years of supervised probation after his release and have to pay court costs totaling $1,050, according to Bowman County State’s Attorney Stephanie Pretzer.

Gion also required Mitchell to pay restitution to Bowman Lodge & Convention Center after he reportedly destroyed one of its hotel rooms. Bowman County State’s Attorney Stephanie Pretzer said she has yet to receive a total

The city is working on a largescale project on Divide Street, from Second to Eighth Avenues, to replace a water main will be replaced by the city on the west side of the street. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

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Bang goes bang This year’s small bore shoot held at Pifer’s

A contestant checks out her scope during the junior high small bore shoot last weekend.

(Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

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The 2016 North Dakota Junior High School Rodeo State small bore shoot was held last weekend on the grounds of Pifer’s Auction and Realty in Bowman.

The small bore shoot competitors used .22 caliber rifles and shot at targets placed 50 yards from them. They shoot in three different positions, prone, kneeling, and standing. Points are accumulated from each position and then

n See more photos from last week’s North Dakota Junior High

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Visit The Pioneer’s website at www.bowmanextra.com to access these additional features. combined for a total score.

The top four proceed to the nationals. This year's top four were Kelly Bang, of Dunn

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Junior high students from all over the state participated in this year’s event. Local volunteers helped make the event possible, including Gene and Brenda Davis, John Palczewski, Lucas Kelly, and the crew at Pifers.

The first place winner, Bang, won a Savage .243 rifle that was donated by the local Southwest Friends of the NRA chapter that is chaired by John Palczewski, in addition to a buckle from the event. Funds raised by that chapter help keep local events such as this and the North Dakota High School state shoot in the community.

A row of contestants take aim at the targets down field. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

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A server brings two drinks to a table at Selena’s in Bowman. (Pioneer Photo By Bryce Martin)

NOW OPEN: Selena’s caters menu to steak, Mexican cuisine lovers

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Barb Swanke was thrilled when she finally got to hang an open sign last week at the entrance of her new Mexican-American steakhouse and bar in Bowman.

Tentatively slated to have opened in mid-March, the steakhouse’s actual opening date became a bit of a question mark as the month passed. There was still a series of renovations before the restaurant, named Selena’s, could welcome diners.

Work was still being done on the new restrooms and on both the interior and exterior design.

While a full grand opening is still in the works, Selena’s, located at 103 North Main St., held its soft opening April 28 to work out all the initial kinks that typically plague a new business.

Many have been eager for the new eatery’s opening.

They watched as crews remodeled the front, with the addition of a large, wooden gabled dormer, but still didn’t notice an open sign until now.

The timing was just right, according to Swanke, as the junior high school rodeo finals are scheduled for this weekend in the city.

“It was a good time to softowl- ly work things out before the ‘big boom,’” she said. “We’re , just fixing the weakest links.” le It was Swanke who heard the wants of the community. She responded with a

distinctive menu and dedication to serving premium meals.

Mexican-American entrée favorites like tacos, burritos, tamales, chimichangas, enchiladas and nachos grace the menu, with a long list of appetizers like baconwrapped jalapenos, chili con queso and guacamole.

There are more meaty choices, with options including thick servings of Certified Choice Angus Beef cuts like the New York Strip, top sirloin, ribeye, a reasonably priced filet mignon and a signature 24-ounce porterhouse steak.

“The porterhouse steak is amazing,” she beamed. “My husband came to try it, and his family, who are big cattle ranchers. They loved it.”

Selena’s also offers various wraps and sandwiches, including a tasty quesadilla burger and an avocado jalapeno burger for those with an affection for spice.

Breakfast will be served, from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., with choices ranging from breakfast burritos and omelets to the traditional egg or pancake plates. Of course, any of those can be upgraded to include ingredients with more of a Mexican-American flair.

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Children under eight years old eat for 99 cents with the purchase of an entrée.

Selena’s will also be a good place to celebrate your next birthday party: “We’ll be the only restaurant in Bowman to sing ‘Happy Birthday,’”

she said.

Selena’s wants to accommodate everybody.

The new restaurant’s hours are from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., every day of the week except for Friday and Saturday, on which days the restaurant will be open until 9 p.m.

The bar area, which will serve traditional MexicanAmerican staples like mar-

garitas, “fun” signature drinks and cocktails and a full selection of beer and liquor, will remain open until 8 p.m. each day, and until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

“It’s going to be fun,” she said.

For more information or to place a to-go order, call Selena’s at (701) 523-7614.

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OPINION

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

State’s Attorney petition for Bowman County

A ‘witch hunt’?

Let’s be clear

A few weeks ago there was an article in The Bowman County Pioneer regarding a petition that I presented to the Bowman County Auditor, Sandi Tivis, as per NDCC 11-10-02.3.

This petition would allow the voters in Bowman County to decide if they would like the State’s Attorney to be elected or appointed. First, I would like to say that I’m a firm believer in the election process. If it’s possible for the people to elect an official, I am 99 percent behind this. Unfortunately there are times when the election process does not work. I feel that the State’s Attorney is one of these exceptions.

A little history on the State’s Attorney position: From January 2003 to February 2012 Nici Meyer Clarkson was elected and served part-time. Nici worked part-time for the county, part-

By BRYCE MARTIN | Pioneer Editor

The race for Bowman city commission president is a heated one.

That’s mainly because two very different groups of people sit on either side, backing their chosen candidates.

The Pioneer has chosen not to endorse any particular candidate. Our personal political views are our own -- we are after all still voters -- and those personal views should be considered separate from this weekly newspaper. I believe I have already demonstrated such impartiality in print.

But there are still people out there that laugh in the face of fact and shield their ignorance behind a thick veil of denial and antagonism when confronted with anything contrary to their own beliefs.

My mom taught me many important lessons growing up, but one that always stuck with me is when she said that people don’t often change, but if they do, it surely doesn’t come easily.

You can’t force a person to suddenly accept things they don’t believe in. People will be stubborn, unfair, antagonistic and you just have to accept that.

And that was my mother being an optimist.

So with that in mind, I ponder this current election cycle and particularly the race between Chuck Whitney and Lyn James.

It’s an election for commission president in a small, rural North Dakota town. So because of that we should treat people with rudeness and unfairness?

Come on, people. That doesn’t sound right to me.

But some people aren’t interested in hearing that.

Instead, they want to focus their efforts not always out of support for their candidate, but in blatant opposition of the opponent.

I presented Mr. Whitney with the opportunity to participate in a town hall style debate, or forum, with his opponent, Mrs. James. The first call I placed to him was last month. I phoned Lyn shortly after. No one besides the two candidates and our office was aware that I was even discussing the possibility of a debate.

When Mr. Whitney decided to decline the invitation, to me over the phone and later publicly on Facebook, he was completely within his right.

Yet the way in which he insinuated in that post that I wouldn’t be a fair moderator was a tad unbecoming, in my opinion. Some people will agree with him.

Some people won’t. Some people probably don’t care.

But when people followed that up with words like “witch hunt,” “bias,” “unfair,” I grew more confused than upset.

They don’t know what was discussed, they don’t know that I had given Chuck nearly a full month to consider the invitation, they don’t know that he told me he initially didn’t want to attend because he frequently “puts his foot in his mouth” (those are his words).

Yet some people start controversy and spread rumors without knowing the facts and all it ends up creating is more strife and division.

Is that the Bowman you want to live in?

It would appear that’s what some people want.

Me, I want to live in a community where people are treated with respect and not met with constant cynicism or criticism. People should not be afraid to ask the hard questions, but not retaliate when the answer is something opposite of their views.

Both Chuck and Lyn have been the focus of several stories of mine over the years. Neither one was given preferential treatment or made to look better or worse than they were.

Had Mr. Whitney accepted our invitation, he would have been treated with that same impartiality.

As would his opponent.

A debate or forum is one of the strongest examples of this nation’s democratic process. (Has nobody watched a televised debate before?) Most often the questions are kept secret until they are asked on the stage. I had actually indicated that I would provide beforehand a list of topics that the questions dealt with, still Chuck apparently didn’t feel comfortable with me, and some members of the public, asking questions that he would have had to answer on the spot.

Isn’t that a main job of a city commission president? You don’t always get to prepare a response ahead of time.

Whether you greet this column with a roll of the eyes of otherwise, just be sure to vote.

Vote for Chuck Whitney or vote for Lyn James.

Just be sure your ballot is cast on June 14 because there’s no looking back.

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Celebrating motherly love Live, Love, Learn By LORI SOLA

For the Pioneer

When I think of Mother’s Day, my first thought is of my own Mom. The three of us kids surprised her with homemade cards, fresh lilacs and gorgeous dandelions.

My brothers, try as they may, were never great spellers so my Mom would get cards exclaiming, “Happy Mouther’s Day!” For many years, my Dad would order a special corsage for Mom to wear to church, with a flower representing each one of us kids and himself. For a farmer to leave the field during planting season to pick up a special order that didn’t involve farming, well you knew someone had to be

pretty special.

Now that I am a Mom, I understand just how special homemade cards can be. I love knowing my son put time into drawing a picture or coming up with a saying just for me. The spark he gets in his eyes when he’s keeping a secret just melts my heart.

I always hesitate gushing over motherhood on Mother’s Day because I know many ladies in this world are unable to have children, but oftentimes give just as much love and guidance to children as if they were their own. We find these earthly angels among us every day, but never fully realize their feelings that lie just beneath the surface when they peer into the eyes of children.

Others are quick to point out (even to me) the options to become a foster family or adopt, but that’s not a path everyone can follow. Even though the desire is present, it’s a journey that can be hard on the heart.

When does a Mom become a Mom? When she hears the

first cry? When she holds her baby for the first time? When the adoption is official?

I felt I became a Mom the moment I knew I was pregnant. That’s when I realized it’s just not about me anymore. I am responsible for someone else.

Unfortunately, when I first felt that excitement, it was shattered shortly after by a miscarriage. Although it seemed like a lifetime before I became pregnant again, it was only five months later when I found out I was carrying Shawn.

Part of me worried every day of my pregnancy, fearing what might happen; yet it was the happiest time of my life. When I finally got to hold my 8-pound, 11-ounce baby boy, I was overwhelmed with emotion. He was here. He was healthy.

But every year when May rolls around, I think of the baby I lost. May is not just the month for Mother’s Day, but it’s the month my first baby would have been born.

So sometimes when I look

at my son, my heart aches for the one I lost, but I realize if not for that loss, I wouldn’t have him. He’s thoughtful, smart, loving, makes me laugh, laid back like his Dad and is stubborn just like his Momma (which drives me nuts!).

I may hold on a little too tightly, but a Mom who’s lost before tends to do that. My only regret is not always being there for him after school every day like my Mom was for me. No matter what kind of day I had, I knew a homebaked item, a glass of milk and listening ears were ready and waiting when I stepped off the bus.

This Mother’s Day, let’s remember not only all the strong, loving and influential women in our lives who are Moms, but let’s thank all the special ladies who treat other children as their own. Foster moms, honorary moms, aunts, grandmas — those who have hearts full of love and arms ready to embrace our precious gifts from above.

colts ridden a little before freeze up. We will be giving fall shots in the next couple weeks and moving some cattle around. Life is good.

We were watching the Twins the other night and got to visiting about how much the players get paid.

Now, during this conversation, Shirley asked if I had ever known any professional athletes. Other than rodeo stars. I said I knew several.

But they were all lap dancers at the Dollar in Mandan. I’m not sure. But I guess that was not the right answer. Was one of those deals where you felt a sudden chill enter the room.

In the fall, I always get to thinking about the old roundup days on the reservation. Back when there were few fences and lots of good cowboys. And you were in good enough shape to get on a colt that was spooking at his tail as daylight was sneaking

up on you.

One of my favorites was a sorrel horse called Rebel. He would always blow up and buck as you stepped on. But, if you could get a good seat, he was kind of fun to ride. I carried a short piece of rope that I used to tie his foot up every time I got on. I would tie it hard and fast to the horn, take a wrap around his foot, pick it up, and dally to the horn, Then I could get on and let his foot down. That was before I got married and had Shirley around to top off horses like that.

About the same time that I was riding Rebel, we started producing rodeos. One day we were taking a truckload of horses into town to try out. Young bucking horses.

Loren was hauling them in a twenty-two foot straight truck. We loaded these colts up and then decided we had room for one more. I looked

over in the pen and there stood Rebel.

We squeezed him into the back and Loren took off for town. We saddled a couple of pick-up horses and left about twenty minutes later.

As we got close to the Pierce place, we could see a sorrel horse standing in the middle of the road. Gravel road. As we neared the horse, we saw it was Rebel. The bottom of the endgate had popped loose and poor old Rebel got crowded out the back.

Rebel Hat Tips By DEAN MEYER For the Pioneer

I know I said in April, that spring was my favorite time of the year. Now, I changed my mind. Fall is my favorite time of the year. The flies are getting slow enough that I can hit one once in awhile.

The lawn doesn’t need mowing every couple of weeks.

We still have a bunch of Sudan grass to hay, but with over two inches of rain the past couple days, that can wait.

The neighboring ranches are working cattle, so you have a chance to get those

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OBITUARIES Lorraine Bowman, 96

Lorraine W. Bowman, 96, of Bowman, formerly of Rhame, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the Southwest Healthcare Long Term Center in Bowman.

Funeral Services for Lorraine were at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Bowman Lutheran Church.

Pastor Mark Nygard officiated with burial to follow in the Bowman Cemetery. r- There was a Family and neer Friends Service for Lorraine ed on Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Bowman Lutheran 2.3. Church beginning at 7 p.m. ers ey be ld in e for m 99 FROM PAGE 6 y time for Slope County, and had a private practice. When the Nici left Jim Gion agreed to cep- fill in until the County could secure a full time attorney.

Jim worked part-time for 03 the County and had a prikson vate practice. Jim served Nici from March 2012 to Februpart-ary 2013. Next came Andrew Weiss, Andrew was appointed and serviced from January 2013 to June 2014. When Andrew resigned Jim Gion again stepped up and agreed to fill in until the county could again secure a new attorney. I didn’t have the privilege to work with Nici or Jim but I have only heard positive feedback from resident and business owners on their performance. I did work with Andrew and was extremely pleased with his performance and was sad to see him leave. In the 2014 General Election Stephanie Pretzer received a total of 89 write-in votes from a combined total of 192 write-in votes. Stephanie has served since December 2014 to present. (Source: Bowman County Auditor, as per NDCC 44-04-17.1(12) Open Record Law.) The current salary for the State’s Attorney is $61,800.00. The average attorney in North Dakota earned a median salary per year of $76,640.00 (Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics).

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Lorraine Wanda Lampe was born on March 25, 1920 in Elgin, Minn., the daughter of Edward and Esther (Brugger) Lampe. Lorraine received her teaching degree from Winona State College in Winona, Minn. She taught school in Chatfield and Preston, MN and also in Rhame, ND. Lorraine met the love of her life, Albert, while traveling by train to Seattle. They were married a few months later in Eugene, Ore. They owned and operated a grocery store in Yakima, Wash., before the plains of North Dakota called them back.

To this union four children were born: Susan, Bruce, Gwenn and Wendy. Lorraine left teaching and joined her

ing down the door to get into the State’s Attorney position.

When a person is elected we expect them to do the work that they have been elected to do, if they don’t then the next step would be to elect someone that will do the job; basically vote them out. This is ideal if you have more than one candidate.

This isn’t the case with this position. We are lucky to receive a petition or even a write in. With the chance to appoint, the County would be able to advertise and also discuss the possibility of having an attorney part-time that could job share with other counties or have a private practice. Additionally, the State’s Attorney would be expected to perform the duties assigned and if these duties were not performed the Commissioners would have the authority to dismiss the State’s Attorney for failure to perform.

I am not trying to take something away from the voters in Bowman County

husband to work at the Bank of Rhame.

Her zest for life was infectious. She lit up when her nine grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren came to visit.

She loved traveling and learning new things.

Traveling took Lorraine and Albert to Europe, Russia, Iran, Mexico, Australia and all of North America.

They had many lifelong friends from these trips.

They loved the desert and bought a second home in Mesa, Ariz. Lorraine loved gardening, grinding her own wheat for the bread she loved to bake, sewing and quilting, playing cards, and hosting her family and many

but there are times that the system fails to work. I have discussed this issue many times with the Bowman County Commissioners. We are all interested in coming up with the best solution for the County, the residents, and the business owners.

There have been suggestions that the Commissioners appoint a committee to assist in the selection of the State’s Attorney, which ultimately the final approval would be made by the County Commissioners. This would be a very viable solution to the problem. Perhaps, in addition, there could be an open meeting for residents to voice their opinion. I have gone before the Bowman County Commissioners numerous times with a variety of concerns, while the Commissioners have not always been able to help me they have always been willing to listen to my concerns and questions.

The best decisions are made when a person is in-

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friends. Because of her love for crystal, china and silver, she drug her daughters to Dayton’s Department Store every chance she got even though the girls would have rather been looking at toys or clothes.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Elmer (Annabelle) and Bob (Pat) Lampe.

She is survived by her children: Susan (Roger) Berglund, Bruce (Teresa) Bowman, Gwenn (Bruce) Jones, and Wendy (Nevada) Jorgenson, grandchildren and their families: Bowman Berglund and Jason (Amanda) Berglund and their daughter Addison; Duane (Shannon)

formed and knowledgeable of the facts surrounding an issue. I urge each person that votes in the June election to discuss this possible change with neighbors, friends, relative, and co-workers. I would be more than willing to discuss this with anyone that has questions, concerns, or doubts.

MARGIE BECKER-RUSS

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Bowman and their children, Kenley, Warner, Thomas and Branick Bowman, Eric (Andrea) Bowman and their children, Dillon, Livia and Grayson Bowman; Becky (Brandon) Mauck and their children, Annastyn, Maci, Maddox and Finley Mauck; Tiffany (Bill) Clendenen and their children, Cash and Haley; E.J. (Linsey) Jones and children, Maya and Zoe Jones; Cody (Tara) Jorgenson and their children, Bennett, Gracia and Brecken

Jorgenson; Anne (Lee) Weisbeck and their children, Ambry, Hayva and Brynlee; sister, Diana Seaton, sistersin-law, Mary Stith, Esther Robinson and Jessie Theim, and many nieces, nephews and numerous friends.

Memorials are suggested to the Sunrise Foundation or the Southwest Healthcare Services.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services of Bowman were in charge of the arrangements.

Kindergarten Screening

When: Monday, May 23rd, 2016 Time: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM (Approximately 1 hr./child) Where: Roosevelt School Who: Children that will be 5 before August 1, 2016 For: Upcoming Rhame and Bowman kindergarten children Cost: Free Parents of kindergarten age children for the 2016-2017 school year, please contact Bowman County School 5233358 to register. Please contact the school by Friday, May 6th. *Children under this age requirement please contact the School of Promise for the preschool screening 5233281.

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OPEN HOUSE

Birthday Celebration Plese join us in celebratin the

70th Birthday for Melvin Siverson and the

75th Birthday for George Siverson May 15th, 2016 from 1-3 p.m. MT Bethany Lutheran Church South of Rhame, N.D.

Questions: Contact LeRoy Siverson at 701-279-5776 No Gifts Please

There will be an open house bridal shower for

Taylor Kelner bride-elect of

Dalton Williams Sunday, May 15th, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Scranton

Couple Registered at: Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond, Lasting Visions and Scranton Super Valu

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

Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time

Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen 614 North Earling, Miles City, Mont. (406) 234-4572 www.breakforthbiblechurch.com Bible Study meets every Wednesday night at Bowman County Public Library from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Rhame 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m. – Worship Feb. 17, Mar. 2, Mar 16 – 6 p.m. soup/sandwiches, 7 Lenten worship

• Catholic Churches: St. Charles of Bowman; St. Mary’s of Marmarth; St. Mel’s of Rhame Saturday Mass - 4 p.m. Bowman; 6 p.m. Marmarth. Sunday Mass - 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 a.m. Bowman.

Weekday Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., Thur., Fri. Bowman - 10 a.m. Wed. at Sunset Home

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

Worship Service: 10:10 a.m.

Wednesday night activities: Beginning @ 6 p.m.

• Bowman Lutheran Church 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship & Sunday School 2nd Wed., 9 a.m. – Women’s Bible study Every Wed., 12 p.m. – Sack lunch Bible study: Genesis Wed., 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Kids’ Klub, grades 3-6 Lenten Wed. – 6 p.m. soup/ sandwiches, 7 Lenten worship

• Break Forth Bible Church

• First Lutheran Church, Rhame

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WOODLEY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY Ken and Verna Woodley

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9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship Thurs., 2 p.m. – Release Time, Grades K-6 Feb. 10, Feb. 24, Mar. 9 – 6 p.m. soup/sandwiches, 7 Lenten worship • Lebanon Lutheran Church, Amidon Feb. 14, Feb. 28, Mar. 13, Mar 27 – 10 a.m. Fellowship, 11 a.m.

Worship Feb. 21, Mar. 5, Mar 20, Apr. 3 – 5 p.m. Fellowship, 6 p.m. Worship Lenten Wed. – 6 p.m. soup/ sandwiches, 7 Lenten worship • Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services • Mound Church North of Rhame, Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service. Weather permitting • Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Wiggins 11 a.m. worship • Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday Mass; 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass • Scranton Lutheran Parish May 8: 8 a.m. Haley Service; 9:30 a.m. Peace Service May 11: 5:00 pm. Confirmation • Seventh Day Adventist Pastor David Moench Saturdays - 9:30a.m. Sabbath School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church service

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HELP WANTED NDSU Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences/Burke & Divide Counties, Bowbells or Crosby, ND. Open until filled. Apply at: http://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/7509 NDSU is an EEO/AA-M/F/VET/ Disability Employer.

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IN JUVENILE COURT SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT

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

applicable provisions of the FWPCAA will be protected.

Information Requests and Public Comments Copies of the application, draft permit, and related documents are available for review. Comments or requests should be directed to the ND Dept of Health, Div of Water Quality, 918 East Divide Ave, Bismarck ND 58501-1947 or by calling 701.328.5210.

All comments received by June 10, 2016 will be considered prior to finalizing the permit. If there is significant interest, a public hearing will be scheduled. Otherwise, the Department will issue the final permit within sixty (60) days of this notice. If you require special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, call TDD at 1.800.366.6868.

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NDSU Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources / McKenzie County, Watford City, ND. Open until filled. Apply at: http://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/7510 NDSU is an EEO/AA-M/F/VET/Disability Employer.

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

WANTED: 7-12 COUNSELOR at Larimore Public School starting August 2016.

For more information call 701-343-2366 or go to http://www.larimorek12.org/counselor.html

Looking For Junk Cars Will Buy: Junk cars and scrap metal.

Please call 701-928-0325. Please leave a message. (TFN)

MAY-PORT CG SCHOOL is hiring a HIGH SCHOOL MATH INSTRUCTOR beginning 8/2016. Send resume to MPCG School, Attn: Michael Bradner, 900 Main

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City of Grafton STREET EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/WASTEWATER OPERATOR. Application/job description available at www.graftongov.com/jobopportunities or Job Service. Deadline May 20th.

EOE RAILROAD VEGETATION CONTROL: Full-time traveling opportunity, 60-80 hours/week, $12-$15/hour starting, meal allowance, paid lodging & benefit package. RAW, Inc. in Cooperstown, ND – 888.700.0292 | www.rawapplicators.com | info@rawapplicators.com HOUSING NEW 55+ COMMUNITY! The Meadowlands in Mandan – 2016. Many residential options offered, close to healthcare and retail; future plans include community center, pool. Call 701-712-1353.

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

701-757-0926.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LANDOWNERS: DESPITE DOWNTURN North Dakota farm land values continue to be strong. Call Kevin Pifer for free valuation at Pifer’s Auctioneers 701-238-5810 or kpifer@pifers.com PLANTERS & SEEDING EQUIPMENT BUYING USED VALMAR and Gandy applicators. Call Paul at Daily Bread Farms.

763-286-2037.

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West River Student Services has the following position open for the 2016-2017 school year:

Speech Language Pathologist Please contact West River Student Services at (701) 483-1257 or email: wriver@goesp.com

HELP WANTED!

» Bowman Lodge is looking to hire reliable, hard-working, and friendly personnel!

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER AND P/T HOUSEKEEPERS. Please stop in and pick up an application or email your resume to gm@bowmanlodgend.com. Any questions, please call 701-523-7750.

Bowman Lodge and Convention Center

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Job Title: Restaurant Manager Company: Bowman Lodge, LLC

* Hire staff: Cooks, servers, bartenders, kitchen help, banquet staff * Train for consistency in service, food preparation, and inventory control Maintains: * Over-all restaurant quality & consistency * Recipe consistency * Liquor and food costs allowed margins * Physical inventory control * High standards in sanitation throughout the restaurant * Order food & supplies and deal with vendors * Maintain a pleasant, safe work environment as a team member and * Will work with and Report to General Manager of Hotel * Salary is based upon experience

Send Resume to gm@bowmanlodgend.com Mail to: Bowman Lodge 207 w hwy 12 Bowman ND, 58623

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

TREES FOR SALE COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: 1yr old: $0.87/each for a full box of 180 ($156.56).

Includes shipping & taxes. Replacement guarantee. Smaller quantities available.

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Published in the Bowman County Pioneer April 22nd, 29th & May 6th, 2016 STEVEN J. WILD, #04091 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Co-Personal Representatives Case No. 06-2016-PR-00013 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS E. FISCHER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned have been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Alice Magyar, copersonal representative of the estate, at 18900 Pomelo Road, Santa Rosa, TX 78593, Cynthia Vitter, co-personal representative of the estate, at 3902 West 20th Court, Panama City, FL 32405, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 19th day of April, 2016.

Alice Magyar, Personal Representative Cynthia Vitter, Personal Representative 18900 Pomelo Road 3902 West 20th Court Santa Rosa, TX 78593 Panama City, FL 32405 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative Published in the Bowman County Pioneer April 22nd, 29th & May 6th, 2016 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA COUNTY OF BOWMAN

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IN THE INTEREST OF A.M., a child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs.

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

Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV-00007 IN THE INTEREST OF K.S., a child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs.

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

Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV-00008 IN THE INTEREST OF D.H., a child State of North Dakota, Petitioner, vs.

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

Juvenile File No. 06-2014-JV-00009 NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above-entitled cases are scheduled before the Honorable Dann Greenwood on May 12, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Bowman County Courthouse, Bowman, North Dakota.

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

The hearing on this matter will proceed at the time and place scheduled Dann Greenwood, District Court Judge Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 6th, 2016 North Dakota Department of Health Public Notice Reissue of an NDPDES Permit Public Notice Date: 5/6/2016 Purpose of Public Notice The Department intends to reissue the following North Dakota Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NDPDES) Discharge Permit under the authority of Section 61-28-04 of the North Dakota Century Code.

Permit Information Public Notice Number: ND-2016-018 Application Date: 1/7/2016 Application Number: ND0021342 Applicant Name: Bowman City Of Mailing Address: PO Box 12, Bowman, ND 58623-0012 Telephone Number: Proposed Permit Expiration Date: 6/30/2021 Facility Description The reapplication is for five waste stabilization ponds which service the City of Bowman. The discharge facility is located in the NW1/4, Section 14, Township 131 North, Range 102 West, and the SW1/4, Section 23, Township 131 North, Range 102 West. Any discharge would be to an unnamed tributary of the Grand River, a Class III stream.

Tentative Determinations Proposed effluent limitations and other permit conditions have been made by the Department. They assure that State Water Quality Standards and

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 6th & 13th, 2016 BOWMAN CITY COMMISSION TO MEET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman City Commission will meet May 17, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall (101 1st Street, NE) to conduct a public hearing for amendments to Chapter 6 (the Zoning Code). Articles 5 and 6 will be reviewed and discussed.

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

CITY OF BOWMAN NOTICE

West Divide Street Water Main Replacement Type of Work: The City of Bowman has scheduled a water main replacement project on West Divide Street. The project limits are along Divide Street between 2nd Avenue West to 8th Avenue West. The work will include removing asphalt surfacing, open cut excavation, installation of new water main and replacing/adding valves and fire hydrants.

Dates of Work and Construction Hours: Expected from May 2nd to June 17th, 2016. Crews will be working between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Water Service: Service interruptions are inevitable with this type of construction and typically last 3 to 4 hours. Residents who wish to be notified in advance of any planned water service interruptions during the construction period please contact City Hall. The City understands that interruptions in service are inconvenient and will try to reinstate service as quickly as possible, but ask that residence understand underground construction has many unknown variables that may delay the reinstatement. Should the main require shutdown through the night a temporary service will be installed to the homes and businesses that are affected.

Traffic Impact: There may be periodic lane closures and construction and detour signs will be installed to provide an alternative route. Please obey all temporary traffic signs and drive safely around the construction site and crews. Parking in the construction zone is prohibited during the work. Underground construction requires the use of large equipment and trucks; these types of equipment are hard to see in all direction which makes the work zone very dangerous. The City asks that you refrain from entering the construction site even though it may seem as all equipment is stationary.

Finding an alternate route while construction is in progress will be your best option to avoid timely delays, mud, chips, etc.

If you have any questions, comments or require special needs in regards to this notice or project in general, feel free to contact us by calling 523-3309. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this project!

CITY OF BOWMAN NOTICE 11th Avenue Reconstruction Project

Type of Work: The City of Bowman has contracted with Nelcon, Inc., via the public bid process, to reconstruct 11th Avenue West from Highway 12 to the BNSF Railroad. Construction activities will include roadway milling, excavation and embankment, installation of storm drainage system, aggregate base course, concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway replacement to ROW and street paving.

Dates of Work and Construction Hours: Expected from May 2nd to July 29th, 2016. Crews will be working between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Construction Impacts: •Drainage Improvements: The drainage along the east side of 11th Avenue West will be improved with this contract. The construction of the drainage improvement will require the closure of 2nd Street SW (Football Field Road) to install a cast-in-place box culvert. The City understands that interruptions in day to day travel are inconvenient and will try to reinstate access as quickly as possible, but ask that residence understand the soil types and ground water have many unknown variables that may delay the reinstatement.

•Roadway Milling: The existing roadway will be milled to a depth specified in the contract to utilize the existing surfacing in other process of construction. This will in effect lower the road temporarily. Your driveways will be subsequently ramped to accommodate access in and out at the end of each working day. Access to your driveway will be granted at the end of each construction day, thus if you need to access your property between 7 am and 7 pm may require street parking off of 11th Avenue temporarily and walking the remainder of the way.

•Storm Sewer/Curb and Gutter/Street Paving: A storm water runoff gravity flow sewer system will be installed along the west side of 11th Avenue West. The construction of the storm sewer improvement will require the closure of a portion of 11th Avenue and intersections. The installation of curb and gutter will then be placed. Once the concrete is poured sections of 11th will be closed for up to 7 days as the concrete is cured and stable enough for traffic. Asphalt paving will also require temporary closures along 11th Avenue during the construction periods stated above.

•Seeding/Sprinkler Systems: This project could disturb the ground up to 33 feet either way of centerline. Should the disturbance happen in previously grassed areas the City will replace the topsoil with the exact native topsoil that was removed and seeded with NDDOT Class 1 Seed mixture and hydraulic mulch at the end of all construction processes. If you have an existing sprinkler system the City asks that you mark all sprinkler heads to assure that they are not destroyed or can be replaced should the construction limits require.

•Mailbox: During construction the Contractor, with the authority of the Post Master, will temporarily move the street delivery mailbox’s to a different location to accommodate to not impose on the mail delivery. Should you have any questions please call the number below or ask your Post Master for the temporary location of your mailbox.

•Traffic Impact: There may be periodic street closures during construction. Please obey all temporary traffic signs and work activities, which will change due to the nature of a construction project. Parking in the construction zone is prohibited during the work. Construction equipment for this contract requires the use of large equipment and trucks; these types of equipment are hard to see in all direction which makes the work zone very dangerous. The City asks that you refrain from entering the construction site even though it may seem as all equipment is stationary. 11th avenue will be closed for up to 3 weeks when the Contractor is constructing the cast-in-place box culvert. The Contractor shall only have one intersection closed at a given time thus allowing residence along the west side of 11th to use an alternate route to and from their homes. Residence in the NW Estates shall utilize the scoria alley which connects to 2nd Street NW then back to 11th Avenue.

Again, finding an alternate route while construction is in progress will be your best option to avoid timely delays, mud or worse.

•Other Impact: While the Contractor will diligently work to minimize impacts during construction, some temporary inconveniences may occur as the work progresses such as: temporary driveway closures, Contractor equipment locations, street light shut down, dust, mud, noise and vibrations, potential of non-hazardous odors.

If you have any questions, comments or require special needs in regards to this notice or project in general, feel free to contact us by calling 523-3309. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this project!

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Bulldogs hit home stretch Brian Anaya sets new Bowman County School Record in the triple jump at the Bismarck Kiwanis Boys Meet on April 29. (Photo by Jonathan Jahner)

Boys finish 3rd, girls 4th at Badlands Conference The Badlands Conference Meet always marks a turning point for the Bulldog Track & Field team. It is a time of fine tuning the events that the Bulldogs have been working on for the last 10 weeks. With only a few weeks to go in the spring season, the Bulldogs are getting geared up for a postseason run.

The boys team has been busy, competing in three meets over the past week. Brian Anaya has highlighted that run as he leaped to a school record in the triple jump with a

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jump of 38’3”. Junior Mathew Carlson also got into the action winning the pole vault with a jump of 11’0”. On Tuesday, the Bulldogs wrapped up the conference meet, finishing 3rd to Conference Champion Dickinson Trinity, and runner-up Watford City.

Leading the way for the Bulldogs was a trio of seniors. Alex Bartholomay swept the distance events, claiming titles in the 1600 and 3200m runs. Cole Osendorf chipped in with a 2nd place finish in the javelin and 5th in the 400, while Brayden Miller placed 3rd in the 800m run. The trio teamed up with Alex Madrigal to claim the Conference title in the 3200m Relay.

On the girls side, a balanced attack led the Bulldogs to a 4th place finish. Meggie Fischer continued her dominance in the high jump with another leap of 5’3”. Earlier in the week the ladies traveled to Lemmon, where Fischer also claimed titles in the high jump and 100m hurdles.

The Bulldogs will continue to be in action as they travel to Dickinson on Thursday, Saturday, and Tuesday in the upcoming week.

JH track and field keeps improving The Bowman County Junior High teams have seen plenty of success throughout the 2016 season, but still are focused on just getting better each and every day.

“We really concentrate on taking care of what you can control, and that means going out and setting personal records each and every day.” State coach Jonathan Jahner. The Bulldogs have gotten pretty good at that, as personal records continue to fall each and every meet. This week was no different as the Junior High team traveled to Lemmon, S.D. The boys team brought home six individual titles, led by Caleb Duffield who went 4 for 4. Caleb won the 200m dash, 400m dash, long jump, and (teaming up with Jaxson Fischer, Brady Senn, and Colby Schaaf ) the 4x100m relay. Jaxson also claimed a title in the triple jump, and

4x400m relay (with Senn, Dale Skalicky, and Camden Wokal), while finishing 3rd in the discus throw.

The girls team was pretty split up, from most of them competing in the high school division, but still managed to have a very good day. Jillian Svihovec led the way with a 3rd place finish in the high jump, and 4th place finishes in the long jump and 200m dash. Jocelyn Kulseth did her damage placing 2nd in the 400m dash and 5th in the 200m dash, as well as the long jump. Megan Smolnikar and Lauren Schaaf rounded out the scoring with places in the 100m and 400m dashes .

The junior high team will return to action on Friday in Beach at 2:00 pm and then wrap up their JH season with the Badlands Conference Meet on Monday in Watford City.

Thank You KEN’S SUPERVALU has been sold to Kim and Kelly Kessler of Beulah, North Dakota.

We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all of our loyal customers who have supported us all these years.

Please join us as we celebrate the 65th anniversary of the original St. Luke Tri-State Hospital which will be held Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 2-4 pm at the SWHS Hospital Activity Room.

Coffee, Cake, Pictures and Conversation will be had.

Anyone wishing to attend that needs a ride please contact Judy (West) Jung at 523-5265.

Celebrate 65 Years!

Complete Healthcare Today for a Better Tomorrow.

We would also like to THANK all of our employees, past and present who helped make our business successful.

Special THANK YOU to LeeAnn Freih for her many years of dedication. We couldn’t have done it without you!!

Ken & Eleanor Sime Stan, Cathy & Ryan Sime Ron Sime

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The NFL draft recap The Vikings Vine By JORDAN WRIGHT For the Pioneer

Going into the 2016 NFL draft, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t have too many holes to fill. The Vikings were able to draft the best players available instead of focusing on a particular position of need.

Because of that, however, some Vikings fans are not happy with how the draft turned out, thinking the Vikings didn’t do enough to bring the team from a first round playoff exit to a championship contender.

In the first round of the NFL draft, the Vikings selected Laquon Treadwell, wide receiver from Ole Miss.

Treadwell was the number one receiver coming out of high school, and was widely projected to be an elite WR talent in the NFL. Unfortunately for Treadwell, he suffered a gruesome leg injury in college and was subsequently picked apart by analysts for not being very athletic.

“We all know he ran a 4.65 40 at his pro day. So, either you believe in him and his game, or you don’t.

He’s a natural hands catcher and will win 50-50 balls.

He’s also one of the best blocking wide receivers in this draft. He’s physical, tough and has great hands.

I think the Vikings got a winner.” -- Mike Mayock, NFL Network Standing at 6’2” and weighing over 220 pounds, Treadwell is the perfect receiver for the Minnesota Vikings.

He is best when asked to go up and get the ball, showing a tenacity that is lacking from the current Minnesota receivers.

Treadwell may not be able to separate from cornerbacks with speed, but he will always have a wider catch radius than any corner who is covering him, making him theoretically “always” open.

With their pick in the second round, the Vikings selected Mackensie Alexander, cornerback from Clemson. Mack (as he likes to be called, according to Rick Spielman) is a little on the shorter side at 5’10”, but he was the fourth best prospect in the entire country coming out of high school and backed that up by playing extremely well at Clemson.

A first round caliber player according to most analysts, the Vikings got a tremendous steal in the second round.

“A lot of people thought he was a first-rounder around bowl season. He is

quick and fast, but there’s a lack of ball production. He was a two-year starter, but with zero interceptions.

He’ll compete for a nickel cornerback spot.” -- Mike Mayock, NFL Network As Mayock alluded to, Mack did not have any interceptions in college.

However, Rick Spielman countered that by saying “he didn’t get a lot of balls completed against him either.” It’s obvious the Vikings got a great player and a tremendous competitor in Alexander.

With his excellent man coverage ability, he should fit right in with the Minnesota Vikings and Coach Zimmer. To me, this pick is more about the future than the present. In 2017, Terence Newman will (probably) be retired and Captain Munnerlyn’s contract will be up, leaving the Vikings with a trio of Rhodes, Waynes and Alexander. Not too shabby.

The Vikings traded their third round pick to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2016 NFL draft, a third round pick in the 2017 draft, and a conditional fourth round pick (Miami’s earliest pick in the round) in 2017. This is just another example of why the Vikings have one of the best General Managers in the league.

In the fourth round, the Vikings selected Willie Beavers, an offensive tackle from Western Michigan.

Beavers is a developmental prospect, but has plenty of ability that Tony Sparano will be able to mold.

Rick Spielman, in a press conference, spoke about what Sparano wanted in his offensive linemen.

One thing that stuck out to me was the phrase “ability to dent people when you hit them”. The Vikings are obviously looking for linemen who have a strong initial burst and punch off the line, and Beavers certainly has plenty of that. ”This is the 2nd year in a row the Vikings have taken a developmental offensive tackle on early Day 3 (Clemmings, ‘15). Beavers started 40 straight games at left tackle and has all the raw tools but he comes with a handful of technical deficiencies.

He’s at least a year away from competing for a starting bookend spot on their offensive line.” --Mark Dulgerian, NFL Network Just like the Alexander pick, this one is more about the future than the present.

This is the last year of Kalil’s contract, and if he doesn’t step up this year and prove he’s a solid left tackle, the Vikings will be looking for a replacement in 2017.

TJ Clemmings figures to be the backup LT this season, but there might be a competition between him and Beavers next season.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Deer season set, online apps available May 4 North Dakota’s 2016 deer season is set with 49,000 licenses available to hunters this fall, 5,725 more than last year.

Jeb Williams, wildlife chief for the State Game and Fish Department, said population and harvest data indicate the state’s deer population is stable to increasing, primarily due to seven years of reduced gun licenses combined with mild winters.

“Consequently, a small increase in deer licenses will provide increased hunting opportunities while continuing to encourage population growth,” Williams said.

“Most of the additional licenses are for antlered deer.”

The mule deer population in the badlands increased for the fourth consecutive year, with numbers showing the

Jordan Dilse of Scranton goes up to bat. (Photo by Cole Benz/Pioneer)

Night Hawks fall to Shiloh on diamond

By SHELDON CHRISTENSON

For The Pioneer The Night Hawks baseball home opener did not turn out so well as Shiloh won the first game 14-2 and the second game 14-0. In the first game Shiloh struck first with three runs in the top half of the first inning highlighted

by Jaden Johnson’s 2-run double. The Night Hawks came back with one run of their own as Jarad Mattis led off with a double and came home on Hudson Pierce’s single. Shiloh went on to score one in the second, three in the fourth and broke the game open with seven in the fifth.

Night Hawk pitching was having a rough time finding the strike zone, as three pitchers walked nine batters, hit one batter and gave up 11 hits with six of those hits being doubles. Brandon Pierce started and went two innings with Mattis taking over in the third and being relieved

by Jacob Dix in the fifth.

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North Dakota’s 2016 deer gun season opens Nov. 4 at noon and continues through Nov. 20. Online applications for regular deer gun, youth, muzzleloader, and resident gratis and nonresident landowner licenses will be available May 4 through the Game and Fish Department’s website at gf.nd.gov.

Also, paper applications will be at vendors throughout the state by mid-May. The deadline for applying is June 1.

New this year is an option that allows unsuccessful applicants to donate their refund to the Game and Fish Department Private Land Open to Sportsmen or PLOTS program. The donation is not tax deductible.

Proceeds from this donation fund would be focused on deer habitat and hunting access to deer habitat. The North Dakota State Legislature created this option in 2015 with nearly unanimous support.

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spring mule deer index is up 21 percent from last year.

Williams said a conservative management approach will remain in the badlands, and for the fifth consecutive year, Game and Fish will not issue any antlerless mule deer licenses in units 4A, 4B and 4C. However, for the first time since 2011 mule deer doe licenses are available in units 3B1, 3B2, 4D, 4E and 4F. “Mule deer numbers are above the population objective and long-term average in certain areas, therefore a limited number of antlerless mule deer licenses are available in these units,” Williams said.

The number of licenses available for 2016 includes 2,550 for antlered mule deer, an increase of 675 from last year; 928 for muzzleloader, an increase of 100 from last year; and 225 restricted youth antlered mule deer, an increase of 38 from last year.

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Zac Martin was a one-man wrecking crew for Shiloh as he pitched a 3-hitter while striking out 11 hitters. He also went 5-for-5 in the hitting department, driving in two and scoring three times.

Hudson Pierce had two of the Night Hawk hits and supplied one of the few highlights for the Night Hawks.

It was getting windier as the game went on, and it was creating havoc for fielders on high pop-ups. Leading off the third inning Hudson Pierce hit two towering fly balls in foul territory that the fielders could not get under for the catch. He then connected and hit a shot to dead center field that went over the fence.

Pioneer Trails Regional Museum is sponsoring an appreciation and farewell party for Donald and Kathy Wilkening on Saturday, May 7th, 2016 at 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Frontier Room at the Museum.

Please use the alley entrance.

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May 8-14, 2016 We would like to thank all our staff for everything they do for our community!

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