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City calls for 15 percent budget cuts

BOWMAN

Library, parks, fire department at risk for cuts

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net

A budgetary cut of 15 percent was recommended by the Bowman City Commission for all external entities such as the library, golf course and parks department, leaving a request made Tuesday for dollars to repair a failing roof up in the air.

Sarah Snavely, director of the Bowman Regional Public Library, and several library board members made a request for at least $7,600 to fix its roof, which is in need of repair due to its age. She gave commissioners pictures of water pooling on the flat structure and thoroughly explained the request.

But Darren Limesand, finance commissioner, had to unofficially deny the library’s request, at least until the following meeting when the board could delve deeper into the city’s budget.

Earlier during the city commission’s regular meeting Tuesday, Limesand voiced his concerns over the 2017 budget’s

All the rodeo action returns to Bowman this weekend, beginning on Thursday and ending Sunday evening. Jessie Olind of Rhame bucks on a horse during the 2015 NDHSRF. (Pioneer File Photo by Jason Waskiewicz)

BOOTS, CHAPS AND COWBOY HATS Ready for a rodeo this weekend? The annual North Dakota High School Rodeo Finals return to Bowman for its 28th outing See our special rodeo publication inside

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Veterans can now travel for free to appointments

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By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net

Veterans in southwest North Dakota now have another option when seeking out a ride to a medical appointment — and it’s one that won’t cost them.

SW Transit, headquartered in Bowman, is now offering all veterans free transportation to and from any local or out-of-town medical appointments. It’s made possible through a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs.

Bowman and Slope County Veteran’s Affairs Officer Patti Sadowsky first approached the county commissioners with an idea to purchase a van for transporting local veterans to appointments using the grant.

The van was purchased but Sadowsky

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soon after discovered that SW Transit had access to the same grant and already had the infrastructure in place in the fourcounty region of Bowman, Adams, Hettinger and Slope counties.

Rather than compete, Sadowsky said it was in the veterans’ best interest to cooperate considering SW Transit’s reach and the size of its fleet.

“Veterans in rural areas weren’t getting much service,” Sadowsky told The Pioneer on Tuesday, namely because of Congress making the decision to control the VA. A similar transportation service for veterans based out of Ekalaka, Mont., was disbanded. That program sought volunteers instead of using paid drivers like SW Transit, making it somewhat unreliable for scheduling purposes.

Sadowsky and her Slope County counterpart, Ernie Holzner, approached SW

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Transit for them to take over the county’s plan, and they graciously accepted. It also meant additional safety for veterans considering SW Transit’s insurance coverage, which would have been spendy for the county.

“Veterans were already paying to be taken (to appointments),” said Chanell Walby, director of SW Transit. “Now they can ride for free.”

The van owned by the county was then sent to another North Dakota county that needed it and the two entities joined forces.

SW Transit will handle all the scheduling and provide the door-to-door service to veterans as it already does for its daily service, so not much has to change.

Chenyi Harriman, assistant director of

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Don’t forget to vote Tuesday

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net The most widely contested seats are those of county commissioner, with 10 candidates.

The candidates whose names will appear on the ballot next week, June 14, include current Commission President Rick Bratten, Commissioner Pine Abrahamson, both running to keep their seat, Jerry Jeffers, Dave Anderson, Margie Russ, Brandy Getz, Chris Johnson, John McGee, Bruce McLaughlin and Dale Palczewski.

The seats are considered at-large, meaning there are no district affiliation requirements,

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IN BRIEF Cloud seeding begins over Bowman, Slope counties The 2016 North Dakota Cloud Modification Project (NDCMP) began operations for the season June 1.

Isolated showers and thunderstorms occurred in western North Dakota during the latter part of last week. In the District 1 operations area, which includes Bowman and part of Slope Counties, aircraft conducted operations for hail suppression and rain enhancement on June 2. In all, two flights were flown by the two project aircraft.

An upper level ridge builds into North Dakota this week leading to above normal high temperatures in the 80s and 90s and dry conditions. By next weekend, the ridge will shift eastward, allowing numerous weather disturbances passage through our region. Thunderstorms should become more frequent and high temperatures will likely remain in the 80s to conclude the week.

Radar facilities in Bowman operate around the clock during the NDCMP. Radar images can be viewed on the Atmospheric Resource Board’s web site at http://www. swc.nd.gov/arb. The NDCMP will continue through the end of August.

232 citations given for underage drinking Law enforcement agencies across the state from April 1 through May 17 deployed extra patrols to prevent underage drinking. A total of 232 citations were attributed to the added patrols, including 54 counts of minor in consumption and 29 counts of minor in possession.

Four driving under the influence (DUI) arrests, 22 other alcohol-related citations, 14 drug-related citations, and four open container citations.

Traffic stops by the added patrols also resulted in two felony arrests, six warrants served, 33 speeding tickets and four seat belt citations.

Funding for additional traffic safety enforcement is provided by federal grant money distributed through the North Dakota Department of Transportation. Highvisibility enforcement for traffic safety is one element of a collaborative effort to eliminate motor vehicle deaths in North Dakota.

Goehring announces new bee map, reminds beekeepers of regulation changes Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced the availability of a new interactive web-based map to facilitate contact between landowners, beekeepers and pesticide applicators.

Beekeepers may use the map to create an account, update information, request a new license or renew an existing license, add and edit hive locations and sign up for alerts for watch areas of pesticide treatments. Licensed beekeepers should contact the department to get their claim code to connect to their account.

Pesticide applicators are able to register treatment regions, sign up to be alerted of watch areas of new apiary locations and look for apiary locations in an area. The map is also available for anyone to view North Dakota apiary locations, was well as other sensitive areas such as orchards and vineyards.

Goehring is also reminding beekeepers of the recent regulation changes for beekeeping in North Dakota.

The new bee map is available at https://beemap.ndda. nd.gov/.

North Dakota had nearly 600,000 colonies of bees in 2015 and has held the title of the No. 1 honey-producing state in the nation since 2004. In 2014, North Dakota bees produced over 42 million pounds of honey valued at over $84 million.

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Explicit graffiti painted on the side of a mobile home in the PermaHome Trailer Court in Bowman has been painted over, but some is still partially visible to passersby. (Pioneer photo by Bryce Martin)

Home vandalized by lewd graffiti

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net

Lewd messages were recently scribed across the exterior walls of a trailer in the PermaHome Trailer Court in Bowman, promoting scorn against local law enforcement.

Bowman Police Chief Chuck Headley said that his officers had noticed the graffiti, before it was painted over, but no formal complaint had been made to

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potential shortfall — a result of decreased revenue coming into the city — and suggested that requests from external entities be carefully considered.

A 15 percent cut was the result.

The official 2017 budgetary season for the city begins in August, at which time departmental budgets are prepared and submitted to the city for review. The city also works to balance its annual budget during that time.

The list of external entities that the city provides funds for, when the need arises, includes the Bowman Community Band, Bowman County Historical and Genealogical Society (Pioneer Trails Museum), Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce, Bowman Volunteer

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SW Transit, said the company might possibly hire additional drivers, but that’s going to depend on demand.

The service is first come, first serve, but Walby said they would do their best to accommodate veterans.

SW Transit will be reimbursed for the fares through the grant. And those fares are usually mounting considering that local veterans typically seek medical treatment at the Fort Meade Veterans Hospital in Sturgis, S.D., more than 100 miles from southwest North Dakota. The only other veteran’s facility is in

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and the top six candidates will move on to the general election in November. The three candidates with the most votes will be elected onto the board to fill the three available seats.

“There are a lot this year, but once in a past election — since I’ve been here — we saw 11 candidates file,” said Bowman County Auditor Sandi Tivis after the April filing deadline.

The three total positions available for the Bowman City Board of Commissioners is similarly contested.

The applicants who filed for the two available commissioner seats included Dan Peterson, Sonia Campbell, Ryan

police.

A large phrase, “F--- the police,” was spray painted in black across the home’s white, westernmost wall, which was disregarded by Headley.

He admitted with a slight laugh that people have hurled much worse insults to him and his officers in the past. “It’s nothing new,” he said.

Headley said the home’s former tenants, who were served an eviction notice earlier this month, likely caused the vandalism.

A nearby resident, who informed The Pioneer of the vandalism, said she was appalled.

“Our police do a lot for us,” she said.

“Something has to be said.” She suggested that the crude language ruined it for people who actual spread positive messages through graffiti, or treat it as an art form.

Chris Johnson, trailer court manager, said vandalism is rare in the court and that the trailer was first brought in to the park with some graffiti already on it.

Fire Department, Sweetwater Golf Course, Bowman Regional Public Library, Bowman Cemetery Association and Bowman County Development Corporation.

Limesand told The Pioneer on Wednesday that surge funding could not be used to offset any such budget cuts because it is not to be used for operating expenses or salaries.

Lyn James, president of the city commission, admitted that a 15 percent cut is quite large.

“It is big for everybody because all of our entities already run on a really tight budget,” she said.

But because the city’s revenue has decreased, so does its spending.

There was no word on whether the city would impose budgetary cuts to its internal departments. It was said,

however, that the city has already been careful to consider funding additional projects and requests from those departments.

According to Snavely, the Bowman County Commission had already pledged $15,000 and the library had $32,000 in its project fund. The $7,600 from the city would have brought them close to meet construction estimates.

While the city — the owner of the library building — unanimously approved allowing the library board to do work on the structure, the financial matter was tabled until the next meeting, scheduled for June 28.

“We all support the library, you should know that,” James told the library board at the close of discussion on the matter.

Dickinson, but it has relatively limited services, according to Holzner.

Walby encouraged veterans needing to catch a ride to call as soon as a medical appointment is scheduled to help guarantee SW Transit would be able to offer a ride.

There is some amount of flexibility, however, since SW Transit has drivers stationed in each of the four counties.

When a driver isn’t available in Bowman, for example, one from Hettinger might be able to cover the route.

While, any and all veterans will receive a round-trip ride at zero cost, they must be able to prove that they are a United States veteran by either pro-

viding their DD214 discharge papers, showing that they have a “V” (for veteran) on their license or presenting military identification. If none of those are available, Sadowsky said she might be able to help identify the local veterans.

The grant provided for five years of funding. After that time ends, the grant would be eligible for a review to potentially be renewed.

“This is truly a wonderful service to our community,” Sadowsky commented.

Veterans needing a free ride for medical appointments should contact SW Transit at (800) 280-0204 for out-of town rides, or (701) 579-5115 for local rides.

Shear and, handing in his petition on the deadline, Myron “Tiger” Vail.

Current Commission President Lyn James and Commissioner Chuck Whitney will compete for the presidency of the board, with no other candidates filing.

There were no candidates for the city’s two available park board seats.

If no write-ins are received, the board would have to appoint people to fill the empty seats following the election.

Seeking to fill the two four-year terms of Rhame’s representative on the Bowman County School Board will be Russ Homelvig, seeking reelection, and Andrea Bowman.

For the single Bowman position on

the board, vacated by Sharon Holder, residents Tobiann Andrews and Jennifer Jahner will appear on the ballot.

Races for the cities of Scranton and Rhame will be a bit less crowded.

Mayor Robb Pierce is running for re-election, unopposed. Sheila Ness will also seek re-election for alderman. Dale Henderson, presently serving on the council, did not file to continue his term so Ness joins Scranton residents John Truetken and Jason Anderson as they face-off for the two available seats.

The Scranton School Board race will see the two incumbents, Kim Sanford and Tony Dillon, seek reelection.

Rhame only had one candidate file in this year’s primary election.

Tina Eagon will seek one of the two available seats, vacated by Scott Luvaas and Andy Adkisson.

There were also two open seats on the city’s park board, which will rely on write-in candidates.

County residents — Armor, Hart, Bowman, Ladd, Boyesen, Marion, Gem, Minihaha, Grainbelt, Star, Grand River and Talbot townships — will cast their vote at the 4 Seasons Pavilion at the Bowman County Fairgrounds. Residents within the city of Bowman will vote at Bowman City Hall.

Scranton residents will vote at the Scranton Fire Hall and Rhame residents will vote at the Rhame American Legion.

Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 7

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THIS WEEKEND

Scranton rallies together for Community Days

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net A popular family event is returning to Scranton for the first time in a few years.

Jim Sabe, owner of Buffalo Creek Saloon, had the idea to spur some activity within the sleepy city of Scranton for the summer. Not only is he holding several events throughout the season at his bar,

he spearheaded the effort to bring back Scranton Community Days.

The all-day event features something for everyone in the family including a golf tournament at Scranton Golf Course; a car show on Main Street; inflatables, games and treats for children and a rib cookoff competition with a free rib dinner. Most of the activities take place at the city park, beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Community Days parallels Bow-

man’s annual Summerfest with its schedule of events geared towards family fun and something for people to do. What Scranton offered, however, was a completely free rib dinner instead of charging per plate.

Sabe said that he received donations from sponsors making it possible to provide the dinner at no cost. Dozens of racks of ribs have been purchased and are getting ready for the grill this weekend.

For adults sticking around into the evening hours there will be a live band at Buffalo Creek, the Tyler Stevens Band, and many different beverage options.

Suzette Braaten, owner of the Main Bar in Scranton, will be at Buffalo Creek in the evening selling her renowned pork chops on a stick.

“It’s great to be able to get this event back in Scranton after its absence,” Sabe said.

Why are you running?

Candidates for county commission open up at forum

By BRYCE MARTIN

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net d The was The Bowman County Pioneer welcomed participants said.to its Bowman County Comsug-missioner Candidate Forum inedJune 2 at Bowman Lodge sitive& Convention Center, with it aseight of the 10 total candidates in attendance. ager, Over the course of about andan hour-and-a-half, the comin tomission candidates were on it.questioned on a wide range of subjects dealing with the county and its citizens.

We’ve reprinted the first eady question, asked of each of g adthe eight candidates. from You can replay the entire forum on our website, www.

Bowbowmanextra.com. eady had Question: Why specifically 7,600 have you chosen to run for ught county commissioner? Is there estisomething you will seek to change or improve? f the apBruce McLaughlin: rd to “I’m currently employed ncial with the county on the meetroad department… For the amount of money we’re you spending on our roads, we he liaren’t getting a bang for our ssion buck. We’re spending several hundred-thousand dollars a mile and we’re getting five or six years out of some of these roads… Maybe we need to look at hiring our own engineer.”

Commissioner Pine Abrahamson: “I have no agenda running for running for commissioner. I guess I enjoy serving. I like the people. When we get a problem, you get to fix it and I don’t mind that. I don’t mind phone calls; when you get complaints, I like to take care of them. I guess I enjoy it.”

Dale Palczewski: “I live right in southeast corner between Adams County, Bowman County and Harding County. And I’ve got three grandkids and I just want to represent not only the people down in the corner, but all the people of the county. I think it will be a good experience to run.

To go through, to learn and see what actually goes on.

If I have some big ideas and think I can get it done and it doesn’t happen, maybe my big ideas aren’t so good.”

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“I don’t have any hidden agenda either for doing this.

I’ve always been involved with various boards. It’s a contribution that all of us need to do and I kind of think of that the same way.”

Commissioner Rick Braaten: “I enjoy working for the people and I feel like I’ve done a pretty good job of doing that. We all have an opinion and sometimes it’s not the way everybody wants it, but we try to do the best we can and I would like to continue doing that.”

Chris Johnson: “I feel that I’d be a good

voice for the people of Bowman County. I’m not coming in with an agenda. I feel like I can speak for the people. I feel people can call me, talk to me, let me know what their feelings are and I would help support that. I grew up in politics. My dad’s been a legislator since 1993.

I’ve been around Bismarck all that time, learning from those guys. I think they’ve run the state pretty well and learned a lot about budgets and different things in that time frame. I felt it was just the right time to step in.”

Jerry Jeffers: “This is an important year for Bowman County.

We have over half the seats available on the county commission. I feel that my past experience and leadership on various civics boards and government related boards, I have the ability to fill one of those positions and from that, that’s why I’ve decided to run.”

Dave Anderson: “I, too, have served on township board: 26 years, president of the Lutheran Church Council, I was. Despite the budget can be challenging and to keep Bowman County moving forward, I feel will also be challenging.

So this is why I’m seeking a seat as a commissioner.”

The reason it exited the city, with its last appearance in 2014, was due to a lack of volunteers to help put things together.

“It was too much for one person to organize,” he added.

Many Scranton residents are helping Sabe and Kari Ruggles, Scranton city auditor, with getting everything ready for the big day, showing that Scranton’s Community Days truly is about bringing the community together.

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Dedicated to and passionate about the City of Bowman and its citizens Lyn’s leadership philosophy: Research all aspects of issues and projects in order to make the most informed decisions for the majority of the citizens and the future of Bowman The message she carries to all parts of ND: Bowman is the best small community to live, work, play and retire in

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P In the past 12 years I have worked diligently with the city commission and other partners to access federal, state and BLM funds for many improvements within the city limits of Bowman.

These improvements include projects past, present and on the schedule for 2016, enhancing the city’s infrastructure and also the quality of life here in Bowman. The balance of these projects have been paid for with oil and gas gross production tax, and not property tax.

P I’m realistic about our challenges, yet optimistic about our future P I’ve fostered a strong working relationship between City and County Commissions P I’ve accomplished 372 hours of leadership education through the ND Municipal Government Academy, a North Dakota League of Cities organization P I am nationally certified in Emergency Disaster Training through FEMA P I’m experienced in budgeting and managing city funds P I’m prompt, courteous and attentive at all meetings and events P I’m an avid supporter of local businesses – I believe in shopping at home P I am a dedicated champion of the Bowman County Public Library, Pioneer Trails Regional Museum, Sweetwater Golf Course, Bowman Parks and Recreation, Bowman County Schools, Bowman area faith community, local healthcare, and all other aspects that contribute to quality of life in Bowman P I am an experienced leader with the passion needed to carry Bowman into the future P I’ve built relationships statewide that support Bowman’s future health and well being P I’ve pursued a FEMA flood map amendment, eliminating flood insurance requirements for more than 45 properties in Bowman P Over the past several legislative sessions, I have played an active part in lobbying the ND Legislature for more funding to be returned to western North Dakota from the oil and gas proceeds collected

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(Above left) Mike Heinrich was once one of the students who used to help with the Memorial Day Service. (Above) Julie Claire Sarsland recites at the Memorial Day service. (Above right) Pastor Terry Bagley spoke on the sacrifice of our service members to preserve all of our freedoms.

Mound Church celebrates veterans The Mound Church continued a long tradition of a Memorial Day Service on the traditional date of May 30. The first service was held at the end of the First World War in memory of local resident Jean Pearl who was killed in the closing days of that war.

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At that time, there was still a school in Mound Township, and it took part in the service. Students at the school gathered flowers and decorated all graves at the Mound Cemetery. Veterans' graves were marked with flags. This tradition has continued to this day. After the

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as a sixth grader speaking in front of all those people, but he was back to remember all of those who gave their lives for their country.

Over 60 people filled the Mound Church for this special service. Some came from Georgia, Idaho, and Utah because of family connections. Most of them walked out to the cemetery to pay their respects, just as the students of years past had done. Afterward, the group was invited to pot luck at the church.

The weather was good during the service, though it was bookended by rain.

Of course, as former Mound student Nylla Miller recalls, they would decorate the cemetery no matter the weather, and sometimes they came back covered in mud. The tradition continues to this day.

(Story and photos by Jason Waskiewicz)

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Conditions right for anthrax in livestock North Dakota’s state veterinarian is reminding livestock producers to vaccinate their animals against anthrax. Dr. Susan Keller says that with the precipitation which has fallen in much of the state, conditions are right for the disease to occur.

“Producers should consult with their veterinarians to make sure the vaccination schedule for their animals is up to date,” Keller said.

Effective anthrax vaccines are readily available, but it takes about a week for immunity to be established, and it must be adminis-

tered annually to maintain protection. Keller also said producers should monitor their herds for unexplained deaths and report them to their veterinarians.

Anthrax has been more frequently reported in northeast, southeast and south central North Dakota,

It’s Jeans Day... Again

The Bowman County Education Association with the help of the Bowman Chamber of Commerce had Jean’s Day on Friday, April 29, 2016. Thanks to the following businesses participating in this month’s Jean’s Day: A2Z Printing; American Family Insurance; Dr. Bonnie Anderson; Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce; Bowman Chiropractic Clinic, PC; Bowman County Development Corp.; Bowman Glass; Dakota Community Bank; Dakota Western Bank; Dakota Western Insurance; Dale’s Clothing; Eats N Treats; Finder/Pioneer; Flower Nook; Flowers & Cappuccino by Lasting Visions; Investment Centers of America Inc, Casey Hande; Morland Financial Services; Nodak Mutual Insurance; North Winds Lodge; Pioneer Financial Center; Sandi Tivis, Bowman County Auditor; Southwest Abstract; Southwest Healthcare Services Clinic; Southwest Healthcare Services Hospital; Southwest Healthcare Services Long Term Care; Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; Tot Lot; Tri State Chiropractic Center; Wells Fargo Bank; Western Frontier Insurance.

The funds raised for April were donated to the Bowman County Music Boosters. The Bowman County Music Boost-

but it has been found in almost every part of the state.

A few anthrax cases are reported in North Dakota almost every year. In 2005, however, more than 500 confirmed deaths from anthrax were reported with total losses estimated at more than 1,000 head. The dead

Jolene Hendrickx, Bowman County Education Association, Charm Martian, Bowman County Music Department/Music Boosters, and Peggy Lindstrom, Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce. ers helps to support the Bowman County Music Department and provides scholarships for students to attend music camps as well as raising specific money for extra instruments, music or other important items for the music department. Members of Bowman County Music Boosters are parents and other community members interested is the Bowman County Music Program (band & choir).

A fund raising event, the Spaghetti supper, was held with the help of the Bowman Rotary Club.

Music Boosters also helps

animals included cattle, bison, horses, sheep, llamas and farmed deer and elk.

An anthrax factsheet is available on the North Dakota Department of Agriculture website at www.nd.gov/ ndda/disease/anthrax.

Anthrax is caused by the bacteria Bacillus anthracis.

The bacterial spores can lie dormant in the ground for decades and become active under ideal conditions, such as heavy rainfall, flooding and drought. Animals are exposed to the disease when they graze or consume forage or water contaminated with the spores.

Caron, Njos join Slope Electric co-op board The Slope Electric Cooperative held its 71st annual meeting was held on June 2nd at the Reeder Community Center.

One hundred five members registered, with a delicious roast beef dinner served

by Sacred Heart Catholic Church to approximately 210 members and guests.

A co-general manager’s report was given, along with the financial report and an Operation Roundup report.

Service awards were given to eight employees – Jeff Boynton, Line Technician - 10 years; Andrew Sonsalla, Line Technician - 10 years; Chris Backhaus, Line Technician - 10 years; Judy Kirschmann, Customer Service Representative - 10 years; Daniela Howie, Operations Coordinator/Consumer Representative – 15 years; LaWanna Wilhelm, Chief of Staff – 20 years; Dean Volk, Operations Manager – 25 years; and Lyle Kovar, Line Technician - 25 years. Also recognized was Terryl Jacobs, Director

– 20 years.

Scholarship awards were given to three individuals. Alex Bartholomay of Bowman was awarded the $1,000 Basin Electric scholarship. Cole Osendorf of Bowman and Lane Jeffers of Rhame were awarded a $500 Slope Electric scholarship. Lane was present and thanked the board for the scholarship he was awarded. Travis Anderson of Regent was the 2015 Energy Youth Tour winner. He spoke about his trip and experience to Washington, D.C. Elections were held with Anthony Larson of Adams County, Jerome Caron and John Lee Njos of Bowman County; and Angela Carlson of Hettinger County elected to the board.

The board reorganized after the annual meeting with Lauren Klewin elected president; Steve Wegner, vice president; Anthony Larson, Secretary and Jerome Caron, Treasurer.

with concessions at Bowman County sporting events. Interested parties are always welcome. Donations/memorials are always appreciated! For more information, contact Mrs. Charm Martian at 523-3283.

Jean’s Day monies are collected on the last Friday of each month and a different charity is donated to each month. Next month’s charity is Bowman County Drama Club. If your business is interested in participating in Jean’s Day, please contact the Chamber office 523-5880 or chamber@ bowmannd.com.

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OPINION

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

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Can the boxing gloves come off yet?

A true hero and champion left us this week but the ideas he stood for and the veracity he idealized will withstand the test of time.

Muhammad Ali was best known as a prizefighter, a boxer with the utmost dedication and perseverance. He was able to take blows left and right, but rarely faltered. He stood his ground and served those blows right back. The question of whoever threw the first punch was usually irrelevant in the context of the sport; it was all about who was left standing.

That’s not always the case elsewhere, especially in politics. Especially in small town politics.

I understand most people are tired of the back and forth (or perhaps just forth depending on how you look at it) between candidates for Bowman City Commission President.

The amount of letters to the editor this week shows the tenacity of their supporters (last week I wrote a column that we didn’t receive as many letters in the past; so now I’m pleased). But the letters are not exactly what I expected.

Despite the roar from the opposition, Lyn James, as far as I know, has not publicly waged “war” against her opponent, Commissioner Chuck Whitney. Yet lies about her personal life have been spread across the community in recent weeks. What’s more this week is now people have publicly attacked her political record.

Okay, that’s to be expected, but there should be some truth surrounding it.

I’ve worked alongside James for the past three years, since I became editor. At first, admittedly, I was afraid of her. She had kind of a bristly demeanor towards the paper, since being severely and libelously scorned by a previous editor, who was not shy of making his agenda clear. So I understood why she would be reluctant to open up with me. It took some time before she fully understood that I was a professional journalist, with integrity and ethics, and that I knew what to do and what not to do when it came to reporting and offering editorials or columns.

Though she and I tussled on a few issues, especially over the cemetery association, surge funding and industrial park, she’s always been professional, helpful and equal to the task of letting the people know exactly what’s going on.

She’s easy to get a hold of, too, which is particularly crucial when I’m on deadline.

We’ve had our disagreements, shared them openly with each other, but came out more knowledgeable on the other side. It’s obvious she knows what’s going on in the city.

To see her harshly criticized for the work she has done for the city is unfortunate, but it’s another political tactic in an already sullied election season. So, here’s an idea: How about stating more about how you’ve helped the city or sharing your plans for the city’s future instead of nothing but obsessing over the details of unpopular decisions that have been made?

I know the facts. You should, too, if you’ve been reading The Pioneer since I have diligently reported them.

Musings from Main Street By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Regardless of my personal opinion on the industrial park, I know why it’s being built and I understand that it’s not to profit James. That’s a ludicrous proposition since it was first the BCDC and county that began the process of building an industrial park, which James ultimately doesn’t have control over anyway. And, no, there is not one cent of taxpayer money involved with the project. Its funds come strictly from the city’s surge funding, which is from the state’s oil and natural gas production tax.

James knew she was going to take heat over the industrial park, especially coming into an election. But she voted for what she believed was best for Bowman and its future.

Anyway, she shouldn’t be the only one facing the court of public opinion — there are four county commissioners, two other city commissioners and the BCDC Board of Directors that also supported the plans for an industrial park.

One of those at the county level is up for re-election. So is James but she’s getting the brunt of the heat. Perhaps they were all in cahoots to get James’s property a hookup to city sewer? Well, that was some perceptive planning and teamwork, I must admit.

One thing has been made clear in this election: some people simply detest James.

Why? Maybe she doesn’t follow the same values that you do, maybe she served you a cold cup of coffee one day, maybe she’s prettier than you, or younger, maybe she and her husband have made a comfortable living for themselves through hard work, maybe the city issued you some kind of ordinance violation and she’s your point person. Whatever the case may be, she does have her flaws — we all do — but people just love to point hers out. It’s almost unsettling and borderline creepy, not to mention obsessive.

But, hey, wouldn’t you despise an industrious, forthright, dedicated public servant? I mean the things she does are clearly terrible, right? The way she celebrates Bowman’s strengths, tries to tackle its weaknesses; stands up for what’s right and not what’s just popular; takes lead of a board that obviously has a great divide; willing to help run a city where clearly some people just hate her; and takes time away from family and friends to travel the stretches of North Dakota just to stand up for that same community?

That sounds awful. Doesn’t it?

I don’t care which candidate you vote for and I’m not going to publicly endorse any candidates; I just care that you get your facts straight. It would also appear that some in this community still have a lot to learn about the meaning of true integrity and human decency. Hopefully that happens some day soon. (But I’m not holding my breath.)

Here we go again Live, Love, Learn By LORI SOLA

For the Pioneer

Although it feels like a lifetime ago, it was only a little more than 16 months since Alco finalized their liquidation sale. It was the first time either Scott or I have been through that process. And what a crazy time it was!

It was against store policy for me to work for Scott, but once the liquidation company took over it was all hands on deck. I still worked my regular job at Dale’s, but many of my evenings and weekends were soon spent at Alco. I loved working side by side with Scott again and I was happy to help out.

I was on the move constantly. Liquidating over a 20,000 square-foot store is a big task. We had our own Alco items to sell, but then the liquidation company

started trucking in more and more products from other Alcos and their own warehouse. It was insane.

Over the two months I worked there, I saw it all.

Sneaky ways customers stole items; rude customers; kind customers; the store was a mess no matter how hard we tried to keep it presentable; manners seemed to go out the window.

It was sad to see the end of a store that brought Scott and I together. It was pretty much the only company Scott had ever worked for and it had been in existence for over 110 years. Laughter was mixed with tears as the end brought a lot of unknowns for our future.

Towards the end, we were told what we were boxing up was going to another store. It did for a while, but then we caught wind that everything remaining was going to the dump. We could not haul it to charity. Scott’s hands were tied. Try as I may, I could not convince the guy in charge otherwise. I said I could not take part of throwing it in the back of a garbage truck. What

a waste. It still chaps my hide thinking about it.

I never thought I’d be involved with another liquidation, but here we go again. This time with a downtown business that’s been a part of the community for the past 43 Years.

I’ve been with Dale’s Clothing for nearly five years…almost as long as Dave and Tana Smolnikar have owned the store. I’ve been amazed at the lengths they have gone to provide customers what they need.

It was never just a store that provided whatever goods you saw within its walls. They have many companies they order from to get everything from onesies, blankets, caps, aprons, jackets to winter gear.

Then there’s the custom embellishments…embroidery, cad cut, and transfers. Want screen printing instead? No problem. They know a guy who can fulfill that need and they’d get the clothing you ordered to him and back. No need for the customer to even leave town.

You see, Dave and Tana pride themselves in keeping it local. They do their

Tech: A wonderful thing Hat Tips By DEAN MEYER For the Pioneer

I enjoy watching the news in the morning. Well, I take that back. Most things on the news I don’t enjoy. I don’t enjoy watching wonderful old cities reduced to rubble. I don’t enjoy riots at political rallies. I don’t enjoy Hilary’s shrill voice and Trumps one liners.

I’ll start over. I don’t enjoy watching the morning news. But I do watch it.

And sometimes something will really catch my eye.

This morning it was a machine that watches your

cattle.

Now, I am not real tech savvy. I don’t have a deal on my water tanks that calls my phone and tells me that the water in the tank in the West pasture is getting low.

I don’t have a camera in my heifer pen that sends live pictures to my phone or computer and lets me check the heifers, without waking Shirley and telling her, “It’s time for you to check”.

I don’t have a camera on my pickup bumper so I can back up to the trailer and get hooked up without Shirley pointing the wrong way. Although I have been tempted.

So, I will probably not get a machine that drives around the pasture and checks on my cattle. That’s what horses are for.

Yesterday we were branding some calves. We

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had a great crew and it rolled along pretty darn good. My Dad, who is 90 years old, had driven down to watch the branding. I was thinking how many changes he has seen in his lifetime of farming and ranching.

From driving a team cultivating corn and working on a threshing crew, to tractors that steer themselves and combines that measure yield and moisture. From a two row corn planter to planters that plant 24 or more rows at once. From 12 foot grain drills to 60 foot air seeders.

But one thing that hasn’t changed much is branding calves. The best way to do it is still get a few good ropers and a bunch of good wrestlers and just go to it!

Dad was just amazed at the skill some of the young ladies wrestling calves

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BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Applaud candidates

I would like to take this opportunity to commend both Lyn James and Chuck Whitney for their participation in the Bowman City Commission Presidential Candidate Forum. Also, I thank all the people who serve on our various boards, committees and commissions for our counties and communities. These are difficult positions to fulfill as there are hard and sometimes controversial decisions to resolve.

With respect to the speculative investment of more than $1.85 million toward the industrial park approved by some of our city and county commissioners, my question is: Would the commissioners who approved risking tax payer’s money with the possibility of not experiencing a return on investment for 10 years or more, participate in this same high risk venture with their own money? I feel confident that if any of us met with our respective investment fund managers, and he or she informed us that there is a strong possibility we will not receive a return on our investment for 10 or more years, we would definitely have second thoughts about that particular investment.

As I previously stated, one of the most difficult responsibilities of a commissioner is to make hard, controversial decisions. Because of strong feelings, differences of opinions and the magnitude of the financial risk related to the industrial park, why didn’t our commissioners consider taking this issue to a vote from their constituents, the people who pay taxes in the city and county of Bowman, to make this decision.

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank city commissioners Mike Sondeland and Chuck Whitney for voting against the contentious industrial park issue. In my opinion, with their votes, they have spoken for the vast majority of the people in the city and county of Bowman.

Rod Deide

Bowman

Pro growth

Having a very strong interest in the well being of our community, and region, I attended the Candidate forums for the President for Bowman City and also the Bowman County Commission Candidate forum. I found the forums interesting and showed various points of views on the issues of taxes, infrastructure, water, future growth and county economic development strategies.

First, before you read any farther, I will inform you I am for progress and am Pro Growth for rural communities. I feel that communities that are not attempting to grow in some way are going to struggle and at some point become unable to maintain a viable community to attract new business and an increased tax base. There are times this is beyond control of the leaders, but in any case I feel a strategy should be in place to try and grow, survive, and to be the best community for its residents, and that takes responsible leadership and vision.

During the forum, with great interest, I listened to the discussion and questions given to the candidates re; the Bowman County Industrial Park (Business Park). Again, I am Pro Growth, so stop now, if you do not want to give your community the opportunity to thrive at some point, now or in the future, with the development of the Business Park.

The Business Park is one economic development tool to recruit, and attract business. This property has it all, adequate power, water (two sources Southwest water and Bowman City water), natural gas and rail, with various sized lots, all located in close proximity to U.S. Highways 12 and 85. An approved water source such as Southwest Water and Natural Gas are very important components in attracting value added food processing and manufacturing business interests. Transportation, whether it be rail or safe efficient surface transportation, is also key to business success. This Business Park can offer it all, if developed properly, and given a positive nod from all seeking a vibrant growing county and region.

Many communities work very hard to build infrastructure to attract business, not all have the amenities that this location provides, all right in the proximity of the Bowman County park location. Currently many North Dakota communities are trying to find ways to just get natural gas to give them a step up in their development efforts. Bowman County has developed and recruited projects and attracted business that chose to locate here because of agriculture, energy, or just the opportunity start a business in a progressive environment. During the planning and before the build out of a project, a location must be found and secured. From personal experience, finding locations that fit a projects requirements is very challenging.

A business park can provide the amenities and services for a new business or a current business to expand and grow.

It is a very well known quote in the world of economic development, "If you do not have a place for them to locate, you are not in the game." I hope we can come to together and support the leaders that are elected and be positive in growing our economic base.

We are very fortunate to have a diverse economy in Bowman County. Unfortunately, we are at the mercy of the commodities that drive our economic base, and cyclical pricing makes decisions difficult.

I feel that we must move forward and make Bowman County stand out. Making educated choices to grow will show a positive attitude to those making an assessment to expand or located to Bowman County.

Cal Klewin

Bowman County

James has heart

Over the past few weeks I have read and heard comments and accusations from community members about Bowman City Commission President Lyn James and her husband.

The fabricated and negative, hateful accusations sent to the Bowman County Pioneer “anonymously” were a personal attack. I was able to see the letter (The Pioneer did not show me) and what was written was disgraceful.

If you want to question Commission President James’s public voting record or comments, that would be fine. As public figures we have to be able to take criticism for the decisions we make for our community. The personal attack on Lyn and Gordy was disheartening and showed the true character of the opposition.

Lyn’s opponent recently stated on social media that he “verified” Commission President James and her husband owned property out by the recently decommissioned Bowman County Airport. This has not been any secret to those of us paying attention during the city/county public meetings on the industrial park. Commission President James publically stated during the meeting they owned property there and their property (which they have owned since 2000) has city water and a septic system currently in use.

Commission President James’s opponent has tried to

make it sound like she will benefit from the new industrial park. I agree with him. I believe they, as well as all the citizens and community of Bowman, will all benefit from the industrial park in the future. Commission President James’s opponent wants everybody to believe it was her trying to benefit personally from the industrial park but Commissioner Whitney was the person who made the first motion to fund the industrial park.

Lyn James gives her heart and soul into keeping Bowman the great place it is. She attends meetings and events on her own time and pays her staff at her business on her own dime to promote Bowman. The only “agenda” Lyn has is to keep Bowman the great place to live and to work as it has been.

There is a reason staff that works for the city of Bowman have her sign in their yard. Whether you agree with what I have said or not, get out and vote.

Commissioner Darrell West Bowman

Sick of mudslinging

As the old saying goes, people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. With our impending city elections looming, this seems to be so fitting right now. I, for one, am sick of the name calling, mud-slinging and dirt digging that seems to be happening in our city election.

We live in a beautiful community, we should be proud; instead we are watching our candidates for President of the City Commission be drug through the mud. Public service is a thankless job in itself; you will never make everyone happy. I give all the credit in the world to those that are willing to serve, taking the good times with the bad. They take so much criticism and so little praise and I think that needs to stop. Everyone is so quick to latch on to something they don’t agree with and crucify those they think are the cause, little do they know how much thought and discussion has gone into those choices and decisions. As far as I know, not on decision has been made regarding city or county issues with one vote cast. Everyone on those boards has had a vote count, read the city or county minutes if you don’t agree. I urge everyone to get out and vote on June 14.

Put your personal feelings aside, stop attacking someone’s personal life and character and vote for who you know has our best interest at heart. Let’s keep Bowman the wonderful community we are proud to call home.

Jamie Svihovec

Bowman

Wake up, Bowman

Whatever happened to honesty in the election process?

I’m not much of a writer, but when I see and hear about the lies that are being spread about Lyn James, it makes me sick.

This is nothing but a witch hunt. The postings on Facebook have been so full of lies and hate about Lyn that it breaks my heart. Anyone who has really taken the time to find the facts about Lyn would know what she has done for all the citizens of Bowman. The countless hours she has spent researching to be sure that what was being done was the best for the majority of the people and could be done legally.

There are people in this town that will do anything to destroy Lyn. These same people back Mr. Whitney without realizing that he often is late to the meetings and has actually fallen asleep.

Some of the arguments against Lyn have been about issues that happened before her time on the commission or have to do with the school or the hospital, where Lyn has absolutely no say.

Before you vote, be sure that you know who you are voting for. Do you want someone who knows how to get things done, or someone who is the puppet for some bitter people?

neering, and construction, the project site is suitable for this type of development as was determined by technical reviews. − The industrial park was pursued for several reasons: diversification of our economy, growth of our tax base, job development, community sustainability, competitive advantage when working to attract businesses, long-term economic development, and the assurance of proper and well planned development.

The Bowman County Development Corporation is proceeding with annexation of the property and a Planned Unit Development (PUD). A PUD will govern the zoning regulations put on the property. All zoning and PUD plans will go through a public hearing process. Design for the infrastructure, including roads, sewer and streets has been completed and is awaiting the bidding process. The Bowman County Development Corporation is committed to ensuring the property is developed in a manner that benefits Bowman County and its citizens. If you have any further questions regarding the Bowman Gateway Industrial Park, please call the Bowman County Development Corporation at (701) 523-5880.

The mission of the Bowman County Development Corporation is to encourage and assist in the development of employment, industry, tourism and economic attributes within Bowman County. The office focuses in a number of different areas to assist both new and existing businesses.

Bowman County Development Corporation

(Teran Doerr, Executive Director; Julie Lockert, President; Scott Hardy, Vice President; Duane Bowman, Secretary; Kevin Bucholz, Treasurer; Alan Peters, Director; Joshua Stuchl, Director; Allison Engelhart, Director; Rick Braaten, County Commission Representative; Lyn James, City of Bowman Representative; Kristy Pagel, Chamber Representative)

Rope a winner

On June 14 North Dakota has an opportunity to change political leadership. Changing the ways we are familiar with is sometimes difficult. It is not difficult, however, for me to support Doug Burgum for Governor in the upcoming primary election. His success in all his endeavors are as significant as any in the history of our state. He possesses unique leadership and strategic capabilities that are the product of a new generation of thinkers and doers. Individuals such as Doug drove change to meet competition in challenging business environments. Our state has significant challenges facing it due to the downturn in energy prices. This requires someone such as Doug with experience meeting those challenges.

I have known Doug since college and through all of the various stages of his adult life and have made great memories along the way. One such experience took place at Comdex (a software industry conference) in Atlanta, Georgia in the spring of 1983. With Doug leading the way as the marketing vice president for then fledgling Great Plains Software, he coined the phrase, “Rope a Winner with Great Plains Software”. This included a working cowboy giving roping lessons to show attendees. The result was a frontpage photo and story in the Atlanta paper and great local TV coverage. Great Plains’ marketing presence was the smash hit at Comdex that year. Rope a Winner with Doug Burgum by voting for him in the June 14 primary.

John R. Hanson Amidon

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Why industrial park? Why location?

IS LOOKING FOR RIB COOKING TEAMS FOR THE UPCOMING COMMUNITY DAYS THIS JUNE 11TH!

To quote economist William Fruth, a keynote speaker at the Ports-To-Plains Alliance conference, a community needs five things to grow a local economy: 1. Review objectively geographic and economic assets 2. Engage higher education 3. Provide trainable or trained workforce 4. Abundant supply of industrial real estate with 90-day permit time frames 5. Fund a professional managed economic development program In recent forums and community discussions, the Bowman Gateway Industrial Park has been brought forward as a topic of interest. The Bowman County Development Corporation would like to clarify a few points: - The infrastructure for the Park was funded by Surge monies. The Surge dollars received were funded directly out of the State’s Strategic Investment and Improvement Fund, which is supported by oil and gas tax revenues, and intended for one-time infrastructure projects. No local taxpayer funds went towards funding the infrastructure and no local government Dakota Western Bank is once again a proud agency incurred any debt. No future funding commitments sponsor of the 2016 North Dakota State High were made.

School Rodeo Finals in Bowman on June 9, 10, - The property contains approximately 156 acres of 11, and 12. For a full schedule of events, visit developable property and approximately 50 acres of ndhsra.org/rodeo-info/state-finals-info. wetland property that may be used by the County. Technical experts have reviewed this site and determined the wetlands can and will be preserved in accordance with BOWMAN · RHAME all local laws and regulations.

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OBITUARIES Ardis (Riedlinger) Underdahl, 68 A funeral service for Ardis (Riedlinger) Underdahl, 68, of Dickinson, will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 7 at St. Johns UCC in Hebron with Pastor Gaylund Olson officiating. Burial will take place at 1 p.m. in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan.

Ardis completed her tasks on earth on Tuesday, May 31 at Sanford Health in Bismarck.

Underdahl Ardis started her duties on Dec. 14, 1947 in Scranton.

There she served large portions of joy to her parents, Gene and Lucille Riedlinger,

while growing up with her four surviving siblings: Betty, Sherman, Allan and Curt.

She expanded her responsibilities in the late 1960s attending Dickinson State College where she became a registered nurse. It is there that she met Aaron Underdahl. They were married on June 27, 1970 prior to his departure to Vietnam. Upon his return, they moved to Jamestown where she took a job at the North Dakota State Hospital, treating the mentally ill for nearly three decades. During this time, she accepted all the excitement and challenges of rais-

ing her two sons, Brian and Thane. She saw the fruit of these efforts when Brian married his wife Brenda in Albert Lea, Minn. After checking the retirement box off from her list, they moved to Dickinson to be closer to family.

Once that move was complete, they aggressively addressed the bucket list which included cruises, road trips, and traveling to Brazil for their son Thane’s wedding to Helen and for their Grandson Nikola’s first birthday.

She enjoyed visiting her mother and in-laws in the nursing home and caring for

her brother Curt, after his neck surgery.

Between trips, she had small celebrations with her coffee buddies Alice Golik, Phyllis Davidson, and Kathy Knoll and also enjoyed regular visits with Lynn and Karen Underdahl. After re-categorizing herself as a widow and feeling that her duties were complete, she resolved not to leave Aaron alone for too long and committed to joining him in the afterlife 26 days later while surrounded by family at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Lu-

cille (Carpenter) Riedlinger and her husband, Aaron Underdahl.

Ardis is survived by her sons, Brian (Brenda) Underdahl, Pierre, S.D.; Thane (Helen) Underdahl and their son (her grandson), Nikola, Denver; her siblings, Betty ( Jim) Meier, Murdock, Minn.; Sherman (Connie) Riedlinger, Williston; Allan (Crystal) Riedlinger, Phoenix, Curt Riedlinger, Scranton and numerous nieces and nephews.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

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Volatility in the cattle futures market has hurt North Dakota ranchers and their families, as well as the state’s economy, since agriculture is 25 percent of our economic base. The folks the futures market is supposed to work for – ranchers who raise cattle – are losing faith that the market is a useful tool to mitigate their risk. They’re concerned that outside traders in Chicago or New York are speculating in the markets, driving volatility and unpredictable prices.

An unpredictable market that confounds our ranchers is a huge problem for workers who are just trying to do their jobs. In the U.S. Senate, I’m fighting to make sure ranchers can once again trust the market and use cattle futures contracts to protect their bottom line.

To help ranchers get answers, I held a Cattle Forum in Dickinson last month and brought together ranchers, industry leaders, and a representative from the CME Group – the organization that oversees the cattle futures market. With our panel in the livestock ring of

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange and ranchers in stands encircling the ring, I led a two-hour panel discussion and question-and-answer session with ranchers and community members.

The Cattle Forum gave ranchers a chance to share their concerns directly with someone who oversees this market. The event also gave David Lehman, the CME representative I brought to North Dakota, a chance to explain what they are doing to promote market integrity.

The CME has cut down on trading hours and is working on new circuit breakers to stabilize the market, Lehman said. But ranchers are worried those changes won’t be enough.

“We’ve got a broken leg, and you’re trying to throw a couple Band-Aids on it,” one rancher said at the Cattle Forum.

After a period of high prices in 2014, the cattle market fell dramatically in the fall of 2015, and since then the markets have been unpredictable. That’s been tough on ranchers and tough on folks throughout our state.

Restoring faith in this market isn’t just essential for North Dakota ranchers.

It’s essential for our entire state, because our economy is driven by commodities like the world-class cattle that North Dakota ranchers raise. If our ranchers and farmers face tough times, rural communities and businesses on Main Street feel the pain, too.

Last week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture held a hearing I requested to examine the top challenges in the livestock markets – and it was a promising step in my efforts to address this problem. The feedback I heard from ranchers at the Cattle

Krauter-Boos Engagement:

• 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 • Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Rhame 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship 11:00 a.m. – Worship • Bowman Assembly of God Pastor Ed Kvaale 523-5544 / bowmanag.org Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning worship • Bowman United Methodist Pastor Ron Olson (70l) 523-5492 www.bowmanumc.org Sunday School for all ages: 9 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:10 a.m.

Wednesday night activities: Beginning @ 6 p.m.

• Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen (406) 234-4572; www. breakforthbiblechurch.com

Bible Study meets every Wednesday night at Bowman County Public Library from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Catholic Churches: St. Charles of Bowman; St. Mary’s of Marmarth; St. Mel’s of Rhame Saturday Mass - 4 p.m. Bowman; 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 Lutheran Church 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship & Sunday School 2nd Wed., 9:00 a.m. – Women’s Bible study Every Wed., 12:00 p.m. – Sack lunch Bible study: Genesis • First Lutheran Church, Rhame 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship • Lebanon Lutheran Church, Amidon June 5, July 17 - 6:00 p.m.

Worship; All other Sundays in June and July – 10:00 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship, 11:00 a.m.

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Emily Krauter and Brock Boos, along with their parents: Aaron and Cindy Krauter of Regent; Don and Susan Boos of Bowman, are pleased to announce their upcoming wedding. Emily is a 2008 graduate of Mott/Regent High School and a 2012 graduate of North Dakota State College of Science with a degree in Dental Hygiene. Emily is currently employed with Selle Family Dental. Brock is a 2010 graduate of Bowman High School and a 2014 graduate of Dickinson State University with a degree in Exercise Science. He is currently employed with Danbury Resources. The couple will be married July 16th at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dickinson.

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 June 9 – 1 p.m. VBS day camp; 6 p.m. VBS Program followed by potluck meal June 12 – 8 a.m. Service @ Haley; 9:30 a.m. Service @ Peace June 15 – 7 p.m. Chruch Council Meets

Forum was instrumental in explaining to my U.S. Senate colleagues how this market volatility is hurting our ranchers.

At the hearing I introduced Joe Goggins, a Montana rancher and industry leader who testified about challenges in the livestock market. Goggins often works auctions in North Dakota, and explained to the Committee how price volatility in the cattle market impacts his business. He also discussed the need to update old laws to reflect new market realities.

And the U.S. Senate is finally starting to take this volatility seriously. Just last week, the U.S. Government Accountability Office – a federal watchdog – agreed to investigate the extent to which high-frequency trading of cattle futures contracts is contributing to price fluctuations.

It was important to get a representative from CME out to North Dakota last month to talk with ranchers.

Hearing from them reinforced that the cattle futures market is nothing without the cattle that our ranchers work hard to raise.

Take out the cattle, and traders speculating in the cattle futures market are just gambling. With the faint smell of cattle wafting through the livestock ring last month, that lesson was hard to forget.

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Mahon first shared her story with The Pioneer in February; she’s since learned more from her search

Woman seeking birth parents makes jaw-dropping discovery

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Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Julie Mahon is no longer a mystery.

Roughly six weeks after sharing her story of the long search for her birth parents with The Pioneer, Mahon received results from a DNA test that confirmed details of her past that she desperately sought.

Using Ancestry.com, Mahon paid a small fee to acquire a DNA testing kit. She provided a sample of her saliva, mailed in the kit and then impatiently watched her email for notifications.

It took six weeks to get the results and when she did it was well worth the wait. But she had been waiting much longer in her heart.

Mahon, 53, was put up for adoption at six months old.

She was originally told

she was the product of an affair between her biological mother and another man.

But her mother didn’t stay with the man and it was suggested that was why she was put up for adoption, out of shame.

She believed she also had multiple half brothers and sisters.

Those details turned out to be false.

After getting 100 percent matches on the genealogical website, she was about to find out the truth about her long-lost family.

The first DNA match was with a biological first cousin, to whom she quickly sent a message in hopes of finding out more details. When the cousin wrote back, she said she would have to speak to other family members to be certain on the background.

An aunt shortly after revealed the secrets that Ma-

Mahon hon had searched for, solving a mystery more than half a century old.

“I feel whole now,” Mahon, who lives in Minnesota, told The Pioneer via phone on Wednesday. She heaved a heavy sigh of relief. “I have a last name.”

Her biological parents were Lloyd and Dorothy Kellar. She was not conceived during an affair. She also found out that they and

their family had lived for a time in Marmarth, at the time she was born. She was delivered at the former St. Luke’s Hospital in Bowman — now Southwest Healthcare Services — and her siblings attended the old Marmarth School before it burnt down.

What she once thought were half siblings were actually her true brothers and sisters. A few presently live in Bismarck, and she’s already video chatted with some of them.

“Everyone has been so welcoming,” she said of her new family. But there has been at least one family member so far that is reluctant to meet Mahon just yet.

That, Mahon said, is understandable.

Details kept pouring in, nearly overwhelming Mahon. While some weren’t as clear as she had hoped for,

she was thrilled to at least have more knowledge of where she came from.

Her mother, Dorothy, ended up divorcing Mahon’s father after her birth and remarried, to her ex-husband’s brother. She relocated to Texas with three of her youngest children. Several years later, Dorothy moved again to California, where she died at the age of 58.

Her biological father, Lloyd, died in 2011.

The question of why she was put up for adoption, she’ll probably never know.

What she was told by a family member was that Lloyd had pressured her mother to putting six-month-old Mahon — given the name Jody Rae Kellar — up for adoption. Her mother, she learned, was very upset, but followed her husband’s wishes.

“I’m still learning; some

things are still unclear,” Mahon said.

Most of her other questions have been answered but now she’s focusing on new beginnings and trying to shrug off the minutia of her past haunts.

She said her brothers and sisters are putting together a family reunion sometime around Labor Day where she’ll meet much more of her biological family.

All the roadblocks she had previously encountered through her quest for information had seemingly disappeared.

Her emotions ran rampant.

She was most astonished at how similar she looked compared with her siblings.

“You can tell that I am a Kellar,” she said with a joyous laugh. “My search is finally over. I couldn’t be happier.”

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State rated best for young adults Civil Air Patrol aircraft on the ramp at Bowman Regional Airport.

Mock crash helps with search, rescue response Members from the Bowman, Slope and Adams County Emergency Management, the Bowman and Rhame Fire Departments, the Bowman County Ambulance Service, ND Disaster Emergency Services and the

Civil Air Patrol participated in a simulated search and rescue for a downed aircraft last weekend on Saturday June 4.

This simulation provided training in communications, search and rescue tech-

niques and mutual aid coordinated response. The exercise and training presented a scenario of a downed aircraft with survivors that had to be located and then physically rescued and removed from the field. A base of operations was set up in the Badlands north of Marmarth and aircraft from the Civil Air Patrol were based and flew out of the new Bowman Airport.

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A total of four aircraft from Grand Forks, Fargo, Bismarck and Dickinson provided the air portion of the exercise. A mobile communications and repeater trailer from NDDES in Bismarck provided communications support. Bowman/ Slope Emergency Management provided their mobile Emergency Operations Trailer for mission coordi-

nation and control and local volunteers and firemen provided UTV off-road vehicles and personnel for the search and rescue.

The exercise was deemed a success by the participants and plans are in the works to conduct a follow-up exercise, designed around the lessons learned from this exercise, sometime in the next year.

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Gov. Jack Dalrymple on Wednesday said he is pleased a national survey has again determined that North Dakota is the nation’s best state for millennials in search of careers and an affordable college education. It’s the third consecutive year that North Dakota has been ranked by MoneyRates.com the best state for young adults.

In its annual study, MoneyRates.com analyzed economic criteria and social factors from every state and the District of Columbia to compile a list of the best and worst states for young adults.

North Dakota’s top ranking included high marks for its low unemployment, access to high-speed broadband, college affordability, housing affordability as well as for having a growing population, particularly among young adults. The personal finance company recommended that millennials consider North Dakota which offers plentiful jobs and a reasonable cost of living.

“This ranking is just more confirmation that our efforts to create jobs and sustain a positive business climate are getting results,” Gov. Dalrymple said. “It’s great to see that our progress continues to keep North Dakotans home and is attracting new residents who come for good jobs, a strong economy and our great quality of life.”

Following North Dakota’s top ranking in the study were South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Montana. The financial site’s report can be found at: http://www.money-rates.com/research-center/best-states-for-youngadults/ Despite the downturn in energy and farm commodities, North Dakota continues to have more than 15,000 open jobs and one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation at 3.2 percent.

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School science fair dominates Rhame Rhame Elementary's fifth and sixth graders held their third annual science fair during the last week of school last month.

Many members of the Bowman and Rhame community attended to look at the displays and learn from the eager, young students.

“I often hear how parents dread the science fair project, but after the child and parents complete their display, research, experimentation, check their hypothesis, etc., each one takes a breath of relief once the science fair day is here,” said Kim Oakland, Rhame Elementary science teacher.

The students continue throughout the day with a healthy pride in a job well done, grateful to have had the moments to make memories while working on the “grueling” project, and a huge smile as they watch parents, grandparents, relatives and citizens of the community come into the gym with anticipation of what they will learn that day from one our very own

young students.

“It's a great day of learning for everyone,” Oakland said. “It has been such a positive experience for Rhame's school; I often have had people ask, as the school year comes to an end, whether there will be another science fair.

“It's become an expectation in our little community.”

Oakland wished to thank Bowman County citizens for making the time to visit the Rhame science fair.

“My students are always so encouraged by you,” she said. “These are school memories they'll always remember.”

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Local guests fill the gym at Rhame Elementary to browse the fifth and sixth grade students’ science fair projects. (Courtesy photo)

THE BOWMAN COMMUNITY BAND WILL BEGIN REHEARSALS Every Monday at 8 p.m.

Beginning June 6th

in the BOWMAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ROOM An informational presentation about the melting capabilities of metals. (Courtesy photo)

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Please come celebrate with us at our reception.

Everyone is Welcome!

June 11th, 2016 8:30 p.m.

At the Slope County Fairgrounds Amidon, ND

Hope to see you there!

Joe Miller & Jamie Sauter

I would like to thank the staff at Bowman County School District for the awesome gift you gave me in recognition of my retirement. More importantly I would like to thank you for your dedication to the education of the children of BCSD. As a parent and an employee I have witnessed the work and sacrifice that is put into being master teachers, administrators, and support staff.

It is no easy task and you truly do deserve my thanks, Shari Krinke

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TIMOTHY A. SADOWSKY, #03611 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 26 0 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No. 06-2016-PR-00018 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD J. PALCZEWSKI, AKA RICHARD PALCZEWSKI, 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 publicat ion of t his not ice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Dale Palczewski, personal representative of the estate, at, 12709 101st Street SW, Reeder, ND 586 49, or filed wit h the Court.

Dated this 23rd day of May, 2016.

Dale Palczewski, Personal Representative 12709 101st Street SW Reeder, ND 586 49 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 26 0 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 27th, June 3rd & 10th, 2016 Not ice is given t hat on Tuesday , June 14, 2016 , at t he polling places in t he various precincts in the County of Bowman, an election will be held for the election of state, district, county, cit y and school of ficers, which election will be opened at 8:00 a.m. and will continue open until 7:00 p.m. of that day.

The arrangement of candidate names appearing on ballots in your precinct may vary from the published sample ballot, depending upon the precinct and legislative district in which you reside.

SEE SAMPLE BALLOT BELLOW Dated this 23rd day of May, 2016 Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor Published in the

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Meeting of the Southwestern District Board of Health will be held Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. at the Southwestern District Health Unit, 227 16th St. West Dickinson, N.D.

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LEGAL NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday , t he 14t h of June, 2016 , semiannual elections will be held in Marmarth, ND, in Slope County. Polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Marmarth Community Center.

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer June 3rd, 10th & 17th, 2016 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BOWMAN SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Civil No. 06-2016-PR-00017 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DARREL R. ALKIRE, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three (3) months after the date of the first publicat ion of t his not ice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Marilyn G. Alkire, personal representative of the estate, and her attorney Brian L. Bergeson, at PO Box 2196, Bismarck, ND 58502-2196 or filed wit h the Court.

Dated this 31st day of May, 2016.

Marilyn G. Alkire, Personal Representative Brian L. Bergeson (ID 05780) GEIERMANN BERGESON & GULER LAW OFFICES, P.C. 425 Nort h 5t h St ., Box 2196 Bismarck, ND 58502-2196 (701) 223-1986 Attorney for Personal Representative Published in the Bowman County Pioneer June 3rd & 10th, 2016 NOTICE BOWMAN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING TO MEET NOTICE IS HERE/Y GIVEN; that there will be a meeting of the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission 21st Day of June, 2016 at the Dakota Room of the Bowman County Courthouse at 7:00 PM. This meeting will include a request from the Bowman County Commissioners to change Chapter 6.11.6 (2) reference to the setbacks for wind energy facilities. The change is in subsection (a) changing 2000 foot setback for occupied structures to 2000 feet plus 2 Yi times the rotor diameter for setback. This change is referred to “Resolution 5”. This meeting will also address subsection (b) reference to roadways. Replace 200 feet from the center of the roadway to 2 Yi times the rotor diameter of the wind turbine to the center of the roadway. This change is referred to as “Resolution 6”. Also at this meeting will be that of “Resolution 7” amending Article IV# 6.16 to read as follows;”Talbot Township and the portions of Grainbelt and Scranton Townships within the conical surface map shall be subject to all regular Bowman County Zoning Ordinances in addition to those promulgated by the Bowman County Air-

Dated at Bowman this 27th day of May, 2016, Rory M Teigen Bowman County Planning and Zoning County Commission Administrator Published in the Bowman County Pioneer June 3rd & 10th, 2016 NOTICE BOWMAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that there will be a meeting of the Bowman County Commissioners on 21st 􀀅􀀅􀀅􀀅􀀅 􀀅􀀅􀀅 􀀅􀀅􀀅􀀅􀀅􀀅 􀀅􀀅􀀅􀀅􀀅 􀀅􀀅􀀅 t he Commissioners Room of the Bowman County Courthouse at 7:15 p.m. This meeting will include a request from the Bowman County Commissioners to change Chapter 6.11.6 (2) reference to the setbacks for wind energy facilities. The change is in subsection (a) changing 2000 foot setback for occupied structures to 2000 feet plus 2 Yi times the rotor diameter for setback. This change is referred to “Resolution 5”. This meeting will also address subsection (b) reference to roadways. Replace 200 feet from the center of the roadway to 2 Yi times the rotor diameter of the wind turbine to the center of the roadway. This change is referred to as “Resolution 6”. Also at this meeting will be that of “Resolution 7” amending Article IV# 6.16 to read as follows;”Talbot Township and the portions of Grainbelt and Scranton Townships within the conical surface map shall be subject to all regular Bowman County Zoning Ordinances in addition to those promulgated by the Bowman County Airport Authority and subject to the same penalties as the Bowman County Zoning Ordinance.

Dated at Bowman this 21st day of May, 2016.

Rory M Teigen Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission Administrator Published in the Bowman County Pioneer June 10th, 2016 NOTICE OF TESTING ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM I, Sandra K. Tivis, Bowman County Auditor, do hereby give notice that at 11:00 AM, June 10, 2016 , at t he Bowman County Commission Room, a public test of an electronic voting system will be conducted.

Dat ed t his 7t h day of June 2016 .

Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor Bowman, ND 58623 Published in the Bowman County Pioneer June 10th, 2016 NOTICE OF TESTING ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Tuesday , June 14, 2016 , at t he polling places in the various precincts in the County of Bowman, a Primary Election will be held for the election of st at e, count y and cit y of fices, and school districts which election will be opened at 8:00 AM and will continue until 7:00 PM that day.

Dat ed t his 2nd day of June 2016 .

Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor Bowman, ND 58623 Published in the Bowman County Pioneer June 10th, 2016 Bowman City # 1 BOWMAN CITY HALL: 101 1st Street NW, Bowman, ND from 8 am to 7 pm. Residents residing within the city limits of Bowman City.

SOUTH # 2 – FOUR SEASONS PAVILION: 12 Highway 12 East, Bowman, ND from 8 am to 7 pm. Residents living in the following: Amor Township, Hart Township, Bowman Township, Ladd Township, Boyesen Township, Marion Township, Gem Township, Minnehaha Township, Grainbelt Township, Star Township, Grand River Township and Talbot Township.

RHAME # 3 - RHAME AMERICAN LEGION: 51 Main Street North, Rhame, ND from 8 am to 7 pm. Residents living in the following: Rhame City, Adelaide Township (Unorganized Townships: 129-105, 106 & 107), Langberg Township (Unorganized Townships: 130-105, 106 & 107), Nebo Township (Unorganized Townships: 131-105), Rhame Township (Unorganized Townships: 132-105,106 & 107), Sunny Slope Township (Unorganized Townships: 131-106 & 107).

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SPORTS Hettinger Post 115 breaks into win column

By SHELDON CHRISTENSON For The Pioneer

Hettinger’s Post 115 Legion team, the Bears, won their first game of the year after losing their opening two games to Kidder Co. on June 3. They took on the Bismarck Capitals, which is mainly the Shiloh high school team, and split their double header on June 5. The first game was a dandy despite the high winds.

Dawson Fagerland was on the

mound for the Capitals who was the winning pitcher in a 7-2 win over the Night Hawk high school team back on April 14. He looked like he was in control again after facing only 10 batters in the first three innings which included striking out the side in the second inning. The Bears scored the first run of the game in the fourth when leadoff hitter Jacob Dix was hit by a pitch and later scored with the help of wild pitches and passed balls.

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and scored twice in the bottom half of the fourth with the help of two key throwing errors by the Bears.

After five innings the score was knotted at three apiece. In the top of the sixth, the Bears went down quickly as Fagerland struck out two and got the third out on a ground ball. The Capitals then went ahead in their half of the sixth inning when Chase Schiele singled home Hunter Aus with the go ahead run.

The Bears came alive in the final inning by scoring four times to take

a 7-4 lead with the key hit being a two-run double by Brandon Pierce.

Brett Christopherson, who had relieved Pierce in the second inning, then shut down the Capitals in the bottom of the seventh for the win.

Christopherson took over the pitching in the second when Pierce felt pain in the throwing shoulder, and he moved to first base. Christopherson did well only giving up four runs in six innings with two of the runs unearned. Kyle Burwick went hitless but had two runs bat-

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ted in with slow ground balls to third and while runners on third base scored. The Bears only had five hits as a team with Cole Osendorf having two of them and also scoring twice.

In the second game Coach Nolan Dix used some of his younger pitchers and the Capitals capitalized on that with a game shortened 17-1 victory.

Post 115 is composed of players from Hettinger, Scranton and Bowman.

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For The Pioneer I’m late in getting this out but the Junior High ( JH) track season ended with the Badlands Track Meet on May 9 at Watford City. As with the Night Hawk high school team, the junior high girls are doing better than the boys. But, the boys are hindered by numbers as they only had five participating in the meet whereas the girls had 10.

Separate team scores were kept for the eighth grade and seventh grade teams. Both grades of the Night Hawk girls finished in fifth place out of 12 teams. The top five teams in the eighth grade division were Mott-Regent with 88 points, Dickinson

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BOWMAN INDUSTRIAL PARK: “VISIONARY” OR BUSINESS AS USUAL”?

ND Century Code 44-04-22 specifically prohibits any elected Official from participating in ANY discussion or voting where that official has personal or financial gain from that decision. (see 44-04-22 for full text) Robert’s Rules of Order (which we must use to govern Parliamentary procedure of our city meetings - see Bowman City ordinance 1.0206) is very specific in dealing with the issue of conflict of interest - the conflicted official must recuse (abstain from both discussion and voting) themselves from that item of business. Furthermore, a tie vote on an item is a failed motion.

In the past 8 years the incumbent President has twice been in a position to gain from the actions of the City Commission. The purchase and subsequent resale of land at the current City/County Shop location was dealt with more appropriately (although its construction ultimately led to a very large increase In the General Fund tax levy), but what was the motivation for the land’s initial purchase?

The Plain ‘s Marketing LLC property has been in the incumbent President’s possession for many years; it is very hard to miss it’s proximity to the decommissioned Bowman Airport. The likelihood that an Industrial Park in its back yard will most certainly have a positive effect on its value is very strong, yet the incumbent President not only did not recuse herself from the Bowman City Commission meeting proceedings, she indeed cast the tie breaking Vote, when she should have in fact abstained. More appropriately, this issue should have been put to a vote of the people.

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Trinity (76), New England (61), Watford City (58) and the Night Hawks had 54 to finish in fifth.

In the girls seventh grade division Bowman County finished first with 86 points, Trinity (78), Watford City (67), New England (62) and the Night Hawks in fifth with 60 points.

The Night Hawk boys dfinished in 12th place out of 13 teams in both divisions.

Trinity finished first in the eighth grade meet with Hazen second and New England third. Bowman County took first place in the seventh grade meet with Trinity second and Beulah third.

New England did very well in their first year as their own track team in this meet and show promise for their future high school team.

Scoring for the eighth grade Night Hawk girls were Alyssa Andress, first in the 400, second in the 200 and fifth in the long jump. Carolyn Schultz finished second in the 400 and triple jump and fourth in the long jump.

Madelyn Larson placed eighth in the discus and also competed in the shot put.

I don’t have the names but their 4x400 team placed first.

For the seventh grade girls Samantha Oase was first in the 400 and third in the 200.

Katrina Poss was third in the 800 and eighth in the 200 hurdles. Beth Lein was first in the shot put and second in the discus. Also in the discus Rachel Holzkamm place fifth and Tatum Fitch seventh.

Their 4x200 team finished first with Rayven Conner, Casitee Miller, Oase and Poss.

Brady Dillon was the only 8th-grader for the Night Hawks and placed third in the shot put and eighth in the discus. For the 7th-graders, Tommy Buckmeier was fifth in the shot put and Josh Dix was seventh in the long jump. Others who participated were Quentin Schumacher and Caden Schauer.

Head Coach Kelly Pierce added, “We are definitely short numbers at the junior high level, but the athletes all work hard and showed great improvements throughout the year. Brady set personal bests in the shot and discus several times throughout the year. On the girls side, our numbers were better.

We had many athletes that placed at or near the top in their events. Alyssa Andress, Quinn Mellmer, and Carolyn Schultz led the 8the graders on the track and in the jumps. Madelyn Larson came out and in her first year and showed a lot of promise in the throws. The seventh graders were introduced to the sport and had a great year. Many great runners at this level and the throwers are very strong performers at this level.”

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Looking at quarterbacks By JORDAN WRIGHT For the Pioneer

This week, we start to break down the Minnesota Vikings’ roster. We’ll be looking at each position group and attempting to break down the depth chart. This ten part series will lead us right into preseason!

Quarterbacks The first position we’ll be evaluating is the most important one on the team. Strong quarterback play can elevate a team and put them into contention for the Lombardi trophy, while poor quarterback play can drag a team down and put them into contention for the first overall draft pick.

Last season, Teddy Bridgewater led the Vikings to an 11-5 record and a playoff berth.

Bridgewater started all 16 games of the regular season, completing 292 of 447 passes (65.3 percent, 10th in the league) for 3,231 yards (22nd), 14 touchdowns (26th) and nine interceptions (eighth in the league, minimum 300 pass attempts). His quarterback rating was 62.71, good for 13th in the league.

Just taking a look at the stats, it would appear Bridgewater had a mediocre year. In today’s NFL, with millions of people playing fantasy football, a quarterback is considered a failure if he doesn’t thrown for 5,000 yards and 30 touchdowns. However, all the stats listed above leave out one important number: 11. That’s how many wins the Vikings had last season, and the only stat that truly matters.

Shaun Hill was Teddy’s backup last season. Lucky for us, he only played 28 total snaps and only threw seven passes (completing two). Hill is 36 years old, but he provides a veteran presence on the practice field and has the ability to step in and play if Teddy were to miss any time.

Taylor Heinicke is the third string quarterback, and is entering his second season with the team.

A long shot to make the team last year, Heinicke was able to impress the coaching staff enough to keep him on the squad.

Joel Stave, an undrafted rookie quarterback from Wisconsin, will be Heinicke’s main competition for the third string quarterback position.

Stave is the winningest quarterback to ever play at Wisconsin, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to the NFL. Playing in a pro-style offense and possessing an NFL body (6’5”, 236 pounds), Stave appears at first glance to be tailor made for the professional level. However, he has issues with pocket presence and accuracy, as evidenced by his sub60% accuracy percentage in college. It’s rare for a college quarterback to significantly improve his accuracy in the pros, but here’s to hoping.

Starter: Teddy Bridgewater There is no doubt Bridgewater will be under center to begin the 2016 NFL season (barring injury, knock on wood).

Teddy will look to improve in his third season in the NFL, and a revamped offensive line will be the key to his develop-

Summer safety on the water

Failure to wear a personal floatation device is the main reason people lose their lives in water recreation accidents.

North Dakota law requires all children ages 10 and younger to wear a personal flotation device while in boats of less than 27 feet in length. The law also requires all personal watercraft users to wear a life jacket, as well as anyone towed on skis, tubes, boards or other similar devices.

Water users should make sure to wear life jackets that are the appropriate size, and in good condition. It is also important that children wear a PFD while swimming.

Water skiers and tubers should wear a life jacket with four nylon straps rather than one with a zipper, because straps are stronger than zippers upon impact with water. Anglers or persons paddling a canoe should opt for a PFD that is comfortable enough to wear for an entire outing.

Water skiers and tubers are reminded it takes three to ski and tube. When a person is towed on water skis or a similar device, an observer other than the operator is required on the vessel.

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ment. Add in a shiny new receiver who was drafted in the first round (Laquon Treadwell), and Teddy will be ready to silence his doubters.

Backup: Shaun Hill I don’t foresee either Heinicke or Stave being able to surpass Shaun Hill on the depth chart.

Hill may not have much upside, but the veteran leadership he brings to the Vikings can’t be measured.

On the bubble: Taylor Heinicke and Joel Stave Heinicke has the inside track to be the Vikings third quarterback, and if he can show the coaching staff enough that they’d trust him in a live game situation, there is a slight chance he can over take Hill as the primary backup. Stave has potential and seems to be a perfect candidate for the practice squad. The only concern is another team will covet him and claim him off waivers.

Next week we will be taking a look at the running back position.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Swimmers should know the water’s depth as serious injuries can occur from diving into water. Large objects hidden below the water’s surface can lead to significant injury.

North Dakota boaters also are reminded that marine VHF radios are an important part of boat safety that should not be improperly used by operators. These radios are intended for boat operators who are in distress and facing an emergency situation.

Regulations to help ensure safe boating this summer are found in the 2016-18 North Dakota Fishing Guide. A more comprehensive listing is available in the North Dakota Boat and Water Safety

Guide or the Boat North Dakota education book.

These guides are available online at the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov, by email at ndgf@nd.gov, or at a local Game and Fish Department office.

Leave baby animals alone, watch for deer The North Dakota Game and Fish Department emphasizes a simple message to well-intentioned humans who want to pick up and rescue what appear to be orphaned baby animals – don’t touch them. Whether it is a young fawn, duckling, cottontail rabbit or a songbird, it is better to just leave them alone.

More often than not young animals are not abandoned or deserted, and the mother is probably watching nearby. Young wildlife are purposely placed into seclusion by their mothers to protect them from predators.

Anytime a young wild animal has human contact its chance for survival decreases significantly. It’s illegal to take wild animals home, and captive animals later returned to the wild will struggle to survive because they do not possess learned survival skills.

The only time a baby animal should be picked up is if it is in an unnatural situation, such as a young songbird found on a doorstep.

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To the Citizens of Bowman: As the election for who will become the next President of our Bowman City Commission draws near, we wish to convey our opinion as those with the most personal experience of the conduct and operation of the Bowman City Commission. We know the importance of this decision, and ask that you consider carefully when you cast your vote on June 14.

This letter is written as a testament to the proven leadership that has been provided by Lyn James and the heart she has put in to her service in her years as our Bowman City Commission President. Lyn James grew up in this community, raised a family here, and she and her family have personally invested in running a number of businesses in this community. What others may feel has been a conflict of interest in her decision making, actually serves as a vested interest in our city’s future. Over her years as President Lyn has committed hours of her time to bettering our community. She has dedicated time to lobbying and building relationships that have benefited the City of Bowman and its residents as well as the County. These efforts often resulted in funding for projects that did not have to come from the taxpayers of our community. Lyn has always shown the utmost integrity and when faced with tough decisions has always provided the leadership necessary to make Bowman one of the most progressive and envied communities in North Dakota. She conducts the meetings with the utmost professionalism and organization, represents our community in a manner that befits the position, and can be counted on for her insightful leadership.

As you go to the polls, consider the leader you want representing your community, the importance this carries for the future of Bowman and what is best for all.

City of Bowman Residents: Ron Palczewski Sheila Palczewski Dan Swanson Sue Swanson Greg Wolf Janie Wolf Zane Anderson Scott Skalicky Jessica Skalicky Darrell West

Jessica West Codie West Judy Junze Bob Morland Brenda Morland Duane Bowman Shannon Bowman Julie Lockert Ken Schmit Shannon Schmit Petra Larkin Brenda Palczewski

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