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HEART AND GRIT

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Two public hearings will be held later this month to discuss the city’s annexation process for the former airport land west of the city, which is the site of the new industrial park.

The Bowman Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. June 14 at the Bowman Regional Public Library for a hearing on the annexation plans put forth by the Bowman County Development Corp. for the airport land.

More than 210 acres have been requested to be brought into city limits and to add necessary amendments to the city’s comprehensive plan that would add a

Boys relay team shatters record, wins second at state

new land use designation.

Cheryl Ryan, city zoning administrator, explained Wednesday that the current land use designations for that land do not conform with state requirements. Instead, Ryan said a special planning area designation would need to be added. That would allow for a range of land uses at the site including commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential instead of strictly commercial or industrial.

While the ability to create residential zones on the land would exist, it doesn’t mean that it would necessarily occur, according to Teran Doerr, executive direc-

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Paying tribute

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Following a season of personal bests and shattered school records four Bowman County boys wanted to push themselves even further.

An extra burst of motivation and dedication to their sport led the 3,200-meter boys relay team — Cole Osendorf, Brayden Miller, Alex Madrigal and Alex Bartholomay — to a second-place finish at the Class B State Tournament last week.

It was the final state meet to run for three of the boys, who had already broken multiple school records at the regular season meets.

But it was time for one more in Bismarck as the relay team finished their event in 8 minutes, 20.27 seconds, setting yet another school record.

Inside n See Page 10 for a full

recap of the Bowman County Bulldogs at this year’s state tournament.

Cole Osendorf, a Bowman County graduate as of last weekend, puts everything on the table during the Bismarck state tournament as he pounds the pavement during the boys 3,200-meter relay. The boys team placed second overall, but broke school records. (Pioneer Photo by Chris Peterson)

A group of Bowman residents spent their Memorial Day putting up flags inside Bowman Cemetery.

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Golf teams finally get ‘decked out’ for season Concerns raised with school board last year met with action

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Photos have been circulating on local social media pages wishing the Bowman County golf team success as they performed at the state tournament. But there’s a story behind the outfits the team was wearing and the professional caddy bags they were totting around.

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In the photos the girls stand together, donning colorful, matching tops and coordinating bottoms. Their black caddy bags filled with their clubs and other equipment.

Just one year ago, those items were nowhere in sight.

That was until several concerned parents took the issue to the Bowman County School Board.

The 2016 Bowman County Girls Golf Team stands together proudly, wearing their matching team outfits, purchased through the school from Dale’s Clothing in Bowman.

(Courtesy Photo)

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Their efforts clearly proved fruitful.

Six varsity girls and six varsity boys were given new golf bags, and the teams received collared golf polos and long-sleeve pullover jackets. All the items were ordered by the school from Dale’s Clothing & Custom Embroidery in Bowman.

A parent had asked the school board at a 2015 meeting why the golf teams had been denied the ability to raise funds and accept donations from the community. She questioned board

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members why the golf teams also weren’t on the school’s rotation to receive new uniforms.

The school’s process in the past was to have the team purchase its uniforms and the school would pay for the cost of having them embroidered.

According to Tyler Senn, activities director and high school principal, that was agreed to in a conversation with former golf coach and teacher Don Groll, who was

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IN BRIEF

NDDOT offices to close for system maintenance All North Dakota Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle and Motor Carrier Offices across the state will be temporarily closed for scheduled system maintenance beginning at noon (CST) on June 10. All offices plan to re-open during their normal business hours on June 13.

During the temporary closure, citizens will not be able to do business regarding motor vehicle registrations, renewal services or titling work. This also includes all online Motor Vehicle Services as well as mobile app services to renew motor vehicles.

This temporary closure will also affect NDDOT Motor Carrier services such as International Fuel Tax Association services, (IFTA), International Registration Plan (IRP) and Unified Carrier Registration (UCR).

The closure does not affect any statewide Drivers License sites or the North Dakota Highway Patrol Motor Carrier services such as E-Permits and overweight/overweight permits. These services will be provided as usual during their regular business hours.

NDU grant goes to help teachers with student success North Dakota United will receive $241,221 from the National Education Association Great Public Schools Fund Grants. The three-year grant will be used to develop Professional Development Opportunities proven to positively impact student achievement.

NDU will partner with a broad cross-section of North Dakota education stakeholders to develop frameworks identified by the U.S. Department of Education as fostering student achievement. As part of the grant, NDU will share created frameworks with education stakeholders, North Dakota schools, and the general public.

“A 2013 Center for American Progress report states that high quality, relevant Professional Development results in measurably higher achievement gains in students,” said NDU President Nick Archuleta. “By designing and offering such opportunities in multiple formats for North Dakota teachers, NDU is ensuring that state and local education professionals have access to the tools they need to foster student success.”

UPCOMING EVENTS JUNE 2

■ Bowman County Commission Candidate Forum – 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Bowman Lodge & Convention Center (first floor convention room).

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JUNE 4

■ Scranton FBLA Fun Night – Dinner begins at 5 p.m., FBLA Bingo and Silent Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Scranton Community Center

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■ Bowman United Methodists Church's Annual Salad Luncheon – From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

■ Scranton Community Days, an all day event

■ Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Fireworks - Starts 5 minutes before dusk at the Bowman Haley Dam

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Summer travel will see lowest average gas prices in 11 years This year’s busiest travel season will begin with the lowest average gas prices in the state since 2005.

The 2016 summer driving season is officially underway and North Dakota motorists are paying the lowest gas prices for this time of year in more than a decade. The current statewide average is the cheapest to start June since 2005.

Although today’s average of $2.27 is 66 cents higher than the low hit in February, it’s 30 cents lower than this time last year and near-

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tor of the BCDC. It was suggested at previous meetings on the industrial park that constructing residences at the site would not be a wise decision considering the poor quality soil.

The city’s zoning commission, comprised of Darwin Wilke, Barry Mason, Warren Flath, Carol Vail and City Commissioner Chuck Whitney, would hold a vote to either recommend that the city approve or deny the annexation request.

The matter would then go before the Bowman City Commission, which is schedule to meet at 5 p.m. June 21 for an additional public hearing and potentially a first reading of an ordinance for the former airport property.

If the city votes to approve annexation of the industrial park land it would then be added to the city’s tax rolls; any properties within the industrial park land would pay city taxes.

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ly $1 lower than the June 1 average over the past 10 years ($3.25).

This year’s summer driving season is expected to be characterized by higher-than-normal gasoline demand, which remains on pace to test record levels set in 2007. Refineries nationwide are preparing for what is likely to be record-breaking season. If they are able to keep pace,

pump prices should remain relatively low. Unexpected disruptions, however, could lead to regional price spikes.

A wildcard for gas prices in the coming months is the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs through the end of November. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, this year’s season

will likely be near normal, which means 10-16 named storms. Of those, four to eight could become hurricanes. Should any of these severe storms or hurricanes reach landfall, production, refining and distribution could be impacted. This can lead price spikes in regional markets along the coast and in areas that rely upon crude oil and refined product from these regions.

The industrial park so far

Construction of an industrial park on the grounds of the former Bowman County Airport land ■west of the city of Bowman has become a contentious issue, with several residents of both the city and county publicly making objections to the plan. Here’s how it came to be and a look at the next steps.

January 2015 - BCDC Director Teran Doerr approaches county board with idea to purchase the land of the old airport for development.

February 2015 - County requests feasibility study on airport land.

September 2015 - Feasibility study nears completion. Planning consultant shares views of the new industrial park.

October 2015 - Feasibility study released.

November 2015 - A series of public informational meetings are held regarding the feasibility study; residents, commissioners voice concerns over project.

November 2015 - County commissioners unanimously approve the $646,000 purchase of the former airport land from Bowman County Airport Authority. Commissioners opted to forgo a vote on purchasing an adjacent piece of property pending the city’s vote to move forward with using surge funds to create infrastructure at the site.

November 2015 - County meets regarding purchase of Wokal land adjacent to former airport, totalling about $237,000. The land would provide necessary rail access to the industrial park. Commissioners agree to vote on the purchase contingent on the city’s vote to provide infrastructure at the site.

December 2015 - City holds vote on earmarking approximately $1.85 million of its one-time surge funding to provide infrastructure at the new industrial park site. City commissioners vote 3-2 to approve motion, contingent on the county’s final vote to purchase the Wokal property.

December 2015 - County votes 5-1 to purchase Wokal property.

May 2016 - Annexation process begins with public hearings scheduled for both the Bowman Zoning Commission and Bowman City Commission.

June/July 2016 - Tentative date for city’s annexation decision.

Summer 2016 - Tentative date for construction of infrastructure to begin.

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instrumental in establishing the school’s golf teams several years ago. Senn admitted at that meeting it hadn’t been communicated very well to the students or parents.

A member of the audience explained that at the girl’s state golf tournament in the spring of 2015, every other team was “decked out.”

Discussion was then brought up about purchasing golf bags for the team, which Senn said were considered part of a “wish list,” items that teams want but do not need.

Though parents in the audience suggested the bags

New golf bags were given to varsity players on the Bowman County golf team. (Courtesy Photo) could be paid for by community or parent donations,

the school has not allowed such fundraising in the past.

Bowman County Schools Superintendent Tony Duletski explained that prohibiting such fundraising was to avoid seeing the athletes with logos plastered all over them, which he said gives a poor image.

“When it comes to contributions, we have to be really cautious on what we do,” he added at the meeting.

It was an issue of fairness to local businesses.

Fundraising for teams, however, was deemed necessary for more than just items on wish lists.

But the parents’ concerns were heard and the following season, the one just now wrapping up at state, showed the boys and girls in new uniforms and with golf bags.

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Veteran Dan Peterson wakes up early each Memorial Day and heads out to the Bowman Cemetery.

With him he brings white crosses and American flags.

His mission, as commander of the Bowman American Legion, is to pay tribute to the memory of local veterans. He places the crosses near grave sites and flies flags around the grounds.

Dan’s wife and fellow veteran, Chris, was joined by her parents, Terry and Nancy Schaefer, to assist Peterson with his patriotic duty. Peterson had continued this tradition for the last few years in Bowman.

The cemetery sees many visitors over Memorial Day weekend. People from near and far come to the small resting place, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Highways 85 and 12. They visit their loved ones and honor the veterans

that have been laid to rest.

The flags are retired just before sundown on Monday since any flying American flags are required to be lit at night.

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Attendees of the Medora Musical can expect new twists on their favorite songs — and rousing tributes to North Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt, and the late Sheila Schafer.

The first variety act of the season will be Comedian Todd Oliver, who will perform June 3 to July 4.

The Medora Musical shows June 3 to Sept. 10.

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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.

Unsigned letters amount to a coward’s viewpoint Reader beware.

I’m happy that Lori’s column this week is quite funny because mine is far from being a collection of happy thoughts.

So if you’re looking for something more cheerful, move your eyes just a few inches to the right.

That said, it’s time that I weigh in on the current election season. One race in particular, at least for now.

I’m guessing you know exactly which one I’m referencing. Yes, the contest for Bowman city commission president.

The Pioneer has received two letters in the past month. Both were cowardly left unsigned and had no return address. The most recent gave me the most pause.

The letter’s author hurled scurrilous allegations against Bowman City Commission President Lyn James. It was a list of “questions” tearing Commissioner James apart, politically, professionally and personally.

James’s opponent has publicly kept mum on the letters. Though he said he had nothing to do with them.

I believe him.

His wife later told me that they received what appeared to be the same letter we did. But they treated it like what it was: trash. They paid no attention to it and tossed it in the garbage bin.

That was a wise and honorable decision. It speaks volumes of the letter’s content that even an opponent, with everything to gain, simply threw it away.

While letters of opposition are to be expected in political races there was something very troubling with this letter. The writer had no clear grasp on fact, especially regarding the purview of the commission president or the whole city commission for that matter.

I shook my head, almost laughed, at the most ridiculous of the claims.

Despite my opinion of the letter, I made it my goal to search for the facts, as this person obviously had not.

The letter accused James of demanding Southwest Healthcare build a new hospital (the city has nothing to do with the hospital’s decision making); that she was the sole person responsible for Southwest Healthcare not merging with West River Health Services (that was briefly a thing several decades ago but, again, the city has nothing to do with the hospital’s decisions); that she was the reason the school doesn’t have enough space for its teachers (city has nothing to do with decision made by the schools).

I questioned James about the more personal remarks — yes, I showed her the

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letter — and she balked.

Obviously there’s not much I could do to fact check personal items, but the writer seemed to have some knowledge of James’s private life. It pandered to the lowest form of gossip and filled with so much hate.

I’m not here to defend one candidate or another.

My goal is to report the facts and occasionally share an opinion. I would have written this same column had I received a similar letter regarding James’s opponent. But whomever sent the letter had no facts. And their opinions turned into slanderous statements that ultimately seemed more an affront to their writer than the letter’s focus.

I took time to seek out the truth about some of the statements; my concern is that most people would simply accept them as fact and continue on with their lives. That muddies the water of discourse and results in the people being misinformed. That clearly happens a lot in this nation.

Careless gossip is spread all the time, but this letter was much more. Its intention was to take a cheap shot at James, both publicly and personally.

There’s a better, more dignified way to go about it.

Thumbing back through the pages of old editions of The Pioneer left me a bit disappointed.

Where are all the letters to the editor there once used to be?

People would write in, left and right, with letters spanning a variety of sometimes controversial topics.

And they were all signed.

That’s how it’s supposed to work. Send a letter stating your opinion, yes, possibly written with snark or pointed statements (and that’s acceptable) — those are much more effective than outright hurtful personal attacks tantamount to childish bullying.

Anybody can yell, invent facts or be degrading. But it takes true character to get a point across without verbal bashing or inappropriate antics. Those are the opinions heard the loudest, at least in my experience.

Some people need to grow up or move on.

My hope is that the community comes together, to openly discuss political viewpoints and not just hide behind an unsigned letter.

“ A little laughter (and we need it) Live, Love, Learn By LORI SOLA

For the Pioneer

The past year-and-a-half or so has been pretty stressful for my family.

I’m the type of person who likes a plan, but when there’s a lack of one my mind goes into overtime.

And overtime in my mind is a super duper twirly mess as my brain is always functioning on high even on a slow day.

When I’m stressed, I sleep less, I eat more, I gain weight and I become a little cranky — and not just once a month like my 10-year-old has so keenly observed.

Then when things around the house start breaking — more stuff I can’t control like the microwave, hot tub cover, vacuum, parts in the dishwasher, laundry sorter, screen doors, flooring issues, etc. — I start regret-

ting previous decisions I did have control over, like a new deck and eye surgery.

Despite all the worries and weight gain, there’s one thing that always cheers me up: laughter. However, I’m not an easy one to get to laugh. I mean, I’m one who does not laugh out loud very often.

But lo and behold, there’s been plenty of laughter lately.

My son, bless his heart, has such a unique sense of humor that just comes out of the blue. At first, I’ll be like what did he just say?

Then if Scott’s around, I look at him to see the same confusion on his face and then we both start laughing as we can’t believe that just came out of his mouth.

I wish I could give you an example, but it’s so random and off the wall that it’s hard to remember.

I guess one example that comes to mind is one night when it was close to bedtime Scott told him, “Go find your pajamas.” And his response was, “I don’t need to find them. I know where they’re at.” Oh, goodness.

That’s a slap-on-the-forehead kind of moment.

Then there’s the double meaning kind of humor that you stumble upon and still laugh about weeks later.

(Sorry, mom, but I just can’t contain this story any longer.)

Last time we were home Scott and I sat on the new kitchen stools at my parent’s counter. The next day when we were out shopping at Lowe’s I asked him in a somewhat loud voice, “So, what did you think of my mom’s stools?”

My hand flew up to my mouth as laughter was already spilling out and I exclaimed that did not come out right!

Scott chuckled and said, “They were kind of big.”

(More laughter.) “And black.” (Even more laughter.)

The laughter kept on coming as we poked fun over this mix up the rest of the day. And of course when we got back to my parents’ I told mom we were talking about her stools to which she said, “They’re industrial.”

Oh, my stars! I swear she can hear me laughing across the flippin’ state.

If you want more laugh-

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ter, watch an online video that is sure to make you laugh, find the Chewbacca Mom. You don’t have to be a Star Wars fan to laugh along with her. The four-minute Emai video is sure to make you laugh until your belly hurts or tears pool up in your eyes.

Candace Payne is a Texas Mom who now has the most watched video of all time.

Her down-home charm and knee-slapping laughter is infectious and makes me wish she was my neighbor.

At the end, she reminds us that it’s the simple joys in life we need to embrace.

I just realized this column comes out right before my mom’s birthday! Oh, I am so gonna get it. But I will say this, having a mom who isn’t afraid to laugh about bodily functions is a mom you want to have in your life. We may butt heads on several topics, but in the end we love each other and can laugh about the silliest things. Happy birthday, mom! And yes, we like your stools.

Lori Sola is a weekly columnist for The Pioneer.

She can be reached through the editor.

Strange happenings Hat Tips By DEAN MEYER For the Pioneer

I have a friend. Well, hopefully more than one.

But I have one friend who stops to visit every couple weeks. Now, I don’t mind visiting, but this guy always has one of those stories that top anything I can say or do.

In fact, if the news happens to be on, he can top any news story that he happens

to hear.

Well, the other day he stopped by for a cup of coffee and the news was on about the human trafficking problem in North Dakota.

A serious problem. But as soon as the news ended, he began telling me his tale of woe.

It seems he has been shopping at the local Walmart store. He said the prices are reasonable and it is close to his home.

Then he told me of the strange happenings in the parking lot.

It seems there are a couple of girls working the lot. They wait for a lone man to come out to his vehicle and they approach

him. Now they are attractive young ladies and dressed for a hot summer day. Not the coveralls and winter clothes we Dakotans are accustomed to.

They explain that they would like a ride down to the new McDonalds (the one with the double line).

Having heard there was work there, they would like to apply.

Now here is where it gets interesting. As he drives out of the lot, one of the girls slid over to him and started nibbling on his ear.

Then she slips her hand in his shirt and starts rubbing his chest. Now, my friend tells me, while you are distracted, the other girls steals

your wallet!

When I said I really doubted that this would happen, he exclaimed loudly that it had. He said it happened two weeks ago on Wednesday and Thursday. It happened twice on Saturday, and again yesterday morning. He was hoping it would happen twice today.

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More anglers on the water N.D. Outdoors By DOUG LEIER

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one to handle the boat and one to take care of the tow vehicle. When the boat is launched move it out of the way as quickly as possible to allow the next boat to load out and in. The other person should be ready to remove the tow vehicle and clear the launch and landing efficiently.

Loading - Don’t block the loading area with your boat until your tow vehicle is ready to load. There’s no reason to back down and wait for the boat to arrive. Courtesy is a two-way street and you wouldn’t want another boat and vehicle blocking your access if you were ready to load out. Likewise, there’s no need to begin unloading gear from the boat into the tow vehicle. Wait until you are clear of the launch area to unload gear.

- As soon as your trailer is in the water, load and secure your boat to the trailer.

- Remove boat and trailer from the water as quickly as possible. By all means make

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sure the boat is on the trailer and secure, but there’s no need to reconnect trailer lights or tow straps until the boat is away from the ramp.

- Pull the boat well clear of the ramp and into the parking area to finish securing your boat and unload gear.

- Drain all water and remove all vegetation from your boat and trailer, and remember to leave all plugs out while the boat is in transport. Leaving the plug out while in transit is a new regulation this year designed to reduce the likelihood of spreading aquatic nuisance species from one water to another.

If things are not going smoothly, take a deep breath, and offer to help if it will move the process along.

In the long run, that will make the day much more enjoyable for everyone who is waiting to get their boat on or off the water.

Leier is a biologist for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.

Letters to the editor are encouraged to promote a community dialogue. Letters may be limited in length due to space constraints and must contain the author’s name to be published.

Views contained within the letters are solely those of the author.

The Pioneer reserves the right to refuse publication of any letter.

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

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It’s a unique combination that can lead to isolated problems at boat ramps when everyone has the same idea: Get on the water sooner rather than later.

The State Game and Fish Department offers these reminders that just might help calm things down when boat ramp congestion is cutting into recreation time.

Launching - When you first arrive, don’t pull onto ramp until

your boat is ready to launch.

If you’ve never used the site before, it might be a good idea to first park away from the main access and walk down and observe firsthand the flow of boats and vehicles.

- Next, do as much as you can to ready your boat and equipment prior to approaching the ramp.

Remove covers, load equipment, remove tie downs, attach lines and put in drain plug, before backing onto the ramp. Some simple little items such as unplugging the lighting and double checking the plug can save some unintended issues.

- When ready, pull into line to launch. Wait your turn. Be courteous. Patience is sometimes easier said than done, but in the grand scheme of a morning, day or weekend on the water, a few extra minutes preparing and waiting will help ensure an enjoyable outing.

- It takes at least two people to efficiently and courteously launch a boat:

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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.

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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 5 - 8 a.m. service at Haley; 9:30 a.m. service at Peace June 6-8: Noon to 5:30 p.m.- VBS Day Camp • Seventh Day Adventist Pastor David Moench Saturdays - 9:30a.m. Sabbath School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church service

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SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative

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40-hour Hazmat Certification and current annual refresher. CDL not required, but desirable.

North Wind Construction Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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NORTHWEST AREA SCHOOLS in Isabel, South Dakota is seeking applications for the following instructor position/s: open until filled. CAD/CAM, Health Science, Information Technology, Human Services, Marketing/Sales and Service. South Dakota certification is required. Work-related experience may count toward certification. Contact Quinn Lenk, Director, at 605-466-2206, or email quinn.lenk@k12.sd.us

NAPOLEON CARE CENTER hiring PT RN, flexible scheduling, 12 hour shifts, every 3rd weekend, rotating holidays. Excellent wages, benefits, up to $3,000 sign on bonus. Contact: Melissa Glatt RN, DON (701) 754-2381. NCC is an EOE. JOHNSON FARMS TRUCKING Walhalla, ND, is looking for OTR drivers and owner operators. Drivers making $60,000+. New 2015 trucks! No Northeast runs. Call 800-437-5349.

QUALITY TRANSPORTATION IS hiring CDL-A Drivers. Locations in NV and CA. MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE. Call 775-6352443 or www.qtinv.net for application.

HOUSING NEW 55+ COMMUNITY! The Meadowlands in Mandan. Many residential options offered, close to healthcare and retail; future plans include community center, pool. Call 701-712-1353, www. meadowlandspark.com APARTMENTS & CONDOS FOR RENT 1st Month FREE Starting $900/ mth! Silver Waters 55+ Retirement Community, GF. 1 & 2 bedrm’s, elevator, community rooms, Ht/wtr/underground parking included. 701-757-0926.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE TURTLE MOUNTAIN HUNTING Property with buildings selling at estate auction June 11th, 120 acres of land with trails and roads thru out the property. www.TurtleMountains.com LANDOWNERS: DESPITE DOWNTURN North Dakota farm land values continue to be strong.

Call Kevin Pifer for free valuation at Pifer’s Auctioneers 701-2385810 or kpifer@pifers.com BUILDINGS FOR SALE WHY OVERPAY? FACTORY DIRECT! BUILDINGS MUST GO 1-45’X75’ 1-50’X125’ 1-65’X125’ GRAIN 1-99’X258’ May Split 1-800-411-5866 Ext254 Call Today & Save Thousands!

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SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of Butte View Campground water, sewer and electrical project will be received by the Bowman Park & Recreation, Bowman, North Dakota at the office of Bowman Park & Recreation Director, P.O. Box 112, Bowman, North Dakota until 1:00 p.m., local time on June 10th, 2016.

The project consists of: • Project 1 - Water and Sanitary Sewer Service project: which consists of 1 and 2 inch water lines and 4 or 6 inch sewer services to camp sites in loops as shown on plans.

The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the Bowman Rouzie Recreation Complex located at 305 1st Street SW. Digital Contract Documents for the WATER and SEWER are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www. broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website.

Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications for the water and sewer plans.

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

• Project 2 - Installing electrical hookups from a central service panel in accordance to the ND electrical code to the sites as shown on the layout. The project shall include the Contractor to submit a design and layout for approval by the Owner and installation of said design.

Electrical Layout and Information may be obtained at the Bowman Rouzie Recreation Complex, please contact Chanell Walby for questions.

• Project 3 – Level and gravel newly designed sites as shown on the layout. The project shall include the Contractor to submit a design and layout for approval by the Owner and installation of said design.

Site leveling Layout and Information may be obtained at the Bowman Rouzie Recreation Complex, please contact Chanell Walby for questions The Park & Recreation Board reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein.

Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the Rouzie Recreation Complex at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 701-523-3896.

Dated at Bowman, North Dakota 16th Day of May, 2016 Chanell Walby, Director Bowman Park & Rec. Board Bowman, North Dakota Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 20th & 27th & June 3rd, 2016 STEVEN J. WILD, #04091 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No.06-2016-PR-00015 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ASHLEY SENSE, Deceased.

NOTICE OF HEARING TO: All heirs, devisees or other interested persons of the Estate of Ashley Sense, Deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given that a hearing on a PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE in the above-entitled case will be held before the presiding Southwest District Court Judge, at the Bowman County Courthouse, Bowman, North Dakota, at 8:30 A. M. on June 9, 2016.

Dated this 12th day of May, 2016.

SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. By: Steven J. Wild Attorney for Plaintiff PO Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 523-3112 Published in the

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TIMOTHY A. SADOWSKY, #03611 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Co-Personal Representatives Case No. 06-2016-PR-00016 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORRAINE W. BOWMAN, AKA LORRAINE BOWMAN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned have been appointed co-personal representatives of the above estate.

All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Bruce T. Bowman, co-personal representative of the estate, at 15707 83rd Street SW, Rhame, ND 58651, Gwenn L. Jones, co-personal representative of the estate, at PO Box 297, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 16th day of May, 2016.

Bruce T. Bowman, Personal Representative 15707 83rd Street SW Rhame, ND 58651 Gwenn L. Jones, Personal Representative PO Box 297 Bowman, ND 58623 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 27th & June 3rd, 2016 Legal Notice of Election Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the 14th of June, 2016, semi-annual elections will be held in conjunction with Bowman and Slope Counties for the purpose of electing three members to the Bowman County School Board; two members from the Rhame Precinct (the old Rhame District), and one from the Bowman precinct (the old Bowman District); and also whether to publish the school board minutes in the Bowman County Pioneer. Polls will be open from 8:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Bowman City Hall and the Four Seasons Pavilion. Polls will be open from 9:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Rhame American Legion Hall, the Marmarth Community Center, and the Amidon Court House.

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 27th and June 3rd & 10th, 2016 TIMOTHY A. SADOWSKY, #03611 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No. 06-2016-PR-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 publication of this notice 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 58649, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 23rd day of May, 2016.

Dale Palczewski, Personal Representative 12709 101st Street SW Reeder, ND 58649

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 27th, June 3rd & 10th, 2016 Notice is given that on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the polling places in the various precincts in the County of Bowman, an election will be held for the election of state, district, county, city and school officers, 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 ON NEXT PAGE Dated this 23rd day of May, 2016 Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 27th & June 3, 2016 NOTICE OF APPLICATION ON PETITION FOR APPROPRIATION OF WATER FROM SPRING CREEK TRIBUTARY TO THE GRAND RIVER TAKE NOTICE that Daniel Flor, Marmarth, North Dakota, has sumitted water permit application No. 6847 to the North Dakota Office of the State Engineer for a permit to divert and appropriate water from Spring Creek, tributary to the Grand River.

The application requests a permit to appropriate water from Spring Creek, utilizing point(s) of diversion located in the SW1/4 of Section 21, Township 131 North, Range 102 West, in Bowman County, at a pumping rate of 1,300 gallons per minute during the operating season, for each year said permit may remain in force, with na annual appropriation of 250.0 acre-feet of water, for the purpose of irrigating 190.08 acres located in the S1/2NE1/4, SE1/4NW1/4, E1/2SW1/4, and the SE1/4 of Section 21, Township 131 North, Range 102 West, as shown on the map accompanying the application.

TAKE NOTICE that written comments regarding the proposed appropriation must be filed in the North Dakota Office of the Stae Engineer, 900 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0850, by 5:00 o’clock p.m. on the 27th day of June, 2016. The State Engineer shall consider all written comments received and prepare a recommended decision which will be provided to the applicant and any person who filed written comments.

Those persons may file additional comments with the State Engineer, request an adjustment proceeding on the application, or both.

Dated at Bismarck, North Dakota, on May 12, 2016. /s/ Todd Sando, P.E. North Dakota State Engineer 900 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505-0850 Published in the Bowman County Pioneer June 3rd & 10th, 2016 LEGAL NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the 14th of June, 2016, semi-annual 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 publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be

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Bowm Marilyn G. Alkire, Personal 5862 -103Representative Brian L. Bergeson (ID 05780) Comm (FCC GEIERMANN BERGESON & GULER LAW OFFICES, P.C. istrat numb 425 North 5th St., Box 2196 ENVI Bismarck, ND 58502-2196 – Int (701) 223-1986 Attorney for Personal Repre- view gov/a sentative ing th ment Published in the Bowman County Pioneer by fili ment June 3rd, 2016 asr/e online NOTICE OF HEARING coura N.D. INDUSTRIAL to file COMMISSION ques OIL AND GAS DIVISION view, The North Dakota Industrial 12th Commission will hold a public DC 2 hearing at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, ERTI June 23, 2016, at the N.D. Oil comm & Gas Division, 1000 East Cal- effec gary Ave., Bismarck, N. D. At may the hearing the Commission days will receive testimony and ex- licatio hibits. Persons with any inter- b.tho est in the cases listed below, SE T take notice. keny, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If at the hearing you need special facilities or assis- Bo tance, contact the Oil and Gas J Division at 701-328-8038 by Friday, June 10, 2016.

BO STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO: A Case No. 25091: On a motion of the Commission to review the NOTI authorization and permit under that t Order No. 22003 for Evergreen the B Mud Recycling LLC to operate and mobile treating plants within the Day o state of ND, and such other re- ta Ro lief as is appropriate.

Cour meet Case No. 25093: Application of from Steffes for an order allowing an missi indirect heating system closer 6.11. than 125 feet to the oil storage backs tanks on oil producing locations The c in North Dakota, as an excep- chan tion to the requirements of occup NDAC § 43-02-03-28, and such plus other relief as is appropriate. eter f referr Case No. 25111: Application of meet Continental Resources, Inc. for sectio an order allowing the production ways from the following described the c wells: Horse Creek Ranch 1-25 Yi tim well (File No. 13861), located in the w Section 25, T.130N., R.105W., of th Medicine Pole Hills West-Red is re River Unit, and the Daryl 1-1F 6”. A well (File No. 13888), located that in Section 1, T.129N., R.105W., ing A Medicine Pole Hills South-Red follow River “B” Unit, to be produced the p into the Rattlesnake Central Scran Tank Battery or production fa- conic cility, located in Section 23, subje T.130N., R.105W., Bowman Coun County, ND, as an exception to addit the provisions of NDAC § 43- by th 02-03-48 pursuant to 43-02-03- Autho 48.1 and such other relief as is same appropriate.

Coun Signed by, Jack Dalrymple, Governor Chairman, ND Industrial Published in the Bowman County Pioneer June 3rd & 10th, 2016 BOWMAN CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET REGARDING CASE NO. LDC16-002a (ANX CPA – AIRPORT PROPERTY)

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman Planning and NOTI Zoning Commission will meet that t June 14, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the B the class room at the Bowman Regional Public Library at 18 sione East Divide (use the west alley 2016 side door) to conduct a public Room hearing on Case No. LDC16- Cour 002a (ANX & CPA – AIRPORT meet PROPERTY).

The Bowman from County Development Corpora- missi tion is requesting approval of: 1) 6.11.

Annexation of +210 acres into backs the City; and 2) a Comprehen- The c sive Plan Amendment to: a) add chan a new land use designation to occup the Comprehensive Plan called plus SPA (Special Planning Area) eter f to meet the state law require- referr ments for conformance be- meet tween the Comprehensive Land sectio Use Maps and the City’s Zoning ways Map; b) amend the land use the c designation maps to change Yi tim the land use designations from the w “Airport” and “Agricultural” on of th the “Existing Land Use Map” is re and “Medium Density Residen- 6”. A tial”, “Commercial”, “Industrial” that and “Agricultural” on the “Future ing A Land Use Map” to the SPA land follow use designation; c) provide a the p definition for the SPA designa- Scran tion; and d) incorporate various conic text and map amendments to subje the Comprehensive Plan as- Coun sociated with items 1, 2 and 3. addit The proposed requests are for by th the now closed Bowman Coun- Autho ty Airport property located west same of the City of Bowman and north Coun of Highway 12 and is situated in Section 10, Township 131 North Dated and Range 102 West. If you of Ma would like to review the file for Rory this request or view the City’s Bowm land use maps, and/or a more Zonin detailed description of the loca- trator

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Published in the Bowman County Pioneer June 3rd, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE: Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 99-foot Monopole Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 3rd Avenue NW, Bowman, Bowman County, ND, 58623, Lat: 46-11-9.53, Long: -103-23-56.78.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1032941.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc. gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/ asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Bryn, b.thomas@trileaf.com, 2501 SE Tones Drive, Suite 700, Ankeny, IA 50021, 515-635-0004.

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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 Airport Authority and subject to the same penalties as the Bowman County Zoning Ordinance.

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 􀀅􀀅􀀅y of June, 2016 at the Commissioners Room of the Bowman County Courthouse at 7:15 a.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

Attention Hunters 2016-2017 Deer Hunting Proclamation Summary The North Dakota Game and Fish Department announces the following summary of regulations and changes for the 2016 Deer Hunting Seasons.

The deadline for submitting applications to the Department’s Bismarck office is June 1, 2016.

SEASON DEER BOW

OPENS September 2 (12:00 noon)

CLOSES January 8

AREAS Statewide

*Exception - See information on Special Herd Reduction Deer Seasons.

DEER GUN

MUZZLELOADER

YOUTH DEER

16 1/2 Day Season November 4 (12:00 noon)

November 25 (12:00 noon)

September 16 (12:00 noon)

November 20

December 11

September 25

RESTRICTIONS Residents - Any deer is legal, except antlerless mule deer in units 4A, 4B and 4C. No unit restrictions.

Nonresidents - Restricted to species of deer described on license. Antlerless mule deer may not be taken in units 4A, 4B and 4C. No unit restrictions.

Orange clothing required of all bow hunters during regular gun season.

• Nonresident any deer bow licenses (which include mule deer) are issued by lottery only from the Department’s Bismarck office.

Statewide

Restricted to white-tailed deer only and type of deer described on license. No unit restrictions.

Orange clothing required.

Statewide

12 & 13 year olds - Antlerless white-tailed deer only.

14 & 15 year olds - Any deer is legal except antlerless mule deer in units 4A, 4B and 4C. In units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F a special license is required to hunt antlered mule deer.

No unit restrictions except those possessing the special antlered mule deer license must hunt in their unit the entire season.

Orange clothing required.

• Applications are available from county auditors, license vendors and the Department. The deadline for submitting applications to the Department’s Bismarck office is June 1, 2016.

All units

• New this year is an option that allows unsuccessful lottery applicants to donate their refund to the department’s Private Land Open to Sportsmen (PLOTS) program. The donation is not tax deductible. Proceeds from this fund will be focused on deer habitat and gaining access to deer habitat.

• Resident gratis and nonresident landowner, and youth deer licenses are issued through the Department’s Bismarck office.

• There are separate applications for 12 and 13 year olds, youth deer, resident gratis and nonresident landowner, deer gun, and muzzleloader licenses.

• Resident deer bow license holders may take and possess one deer of any type per season except for antlerless mule deer in units 4A, 4B and 4C; and except as described for the special herd reduction deer seasons.

• Nonresident deer bow license holders may take and possess one deer of the type described on their license. Antlerless mule deer may not be taken in units 4A, 4B and 4C.

• Deer gun license holders may take and possess one deer of the type described on their license. Antlerless mule deer may not be taken in units 4A, 4B and 4C.

• Muzzleloader license holders may take and possess one white-tailed deer of the type described on their license.

• Residents ages 12 and 13 hunting during the youth deer season may take and possess one antlerless white-tailed deer.

• Youth deer season license holders ages 14 and 15 may take and possess one deer of any species, sex or age except antlerless mule deer in units 4A, 4B and 4C. In units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F a special license is required to hunt antlered mule deer.

• Resident gratis and nonresident landowner license holders may take and possess one deer of the type described on their license. Antlerless mule deer may not be taken in units 4A, 4B and 4C.

* Special Herd Reduction Deer Seasons

A.) Three special deer bow seasons will again be held in portions of the City of Bismarck and private land in Burleigh County located adjacent to the City of Bismarck. The bag limit shall be one antlerless white-tailed deer for each special deer bow license. The seasons shall run from September 2, 2016 thru January 31, 2017. Hunters who desire to hunt within the city limits of Bismarck must receive trespass permits from the Bismarck Chief of Police prior to being issued up to three special licenses from the Department’s Bismarck office.

In addition, hunters who possess a bow license may use it during the deer bow season (September 2 thru January 8) after obtaining a trespass permit.

Hunters will be restricted to those conditions specified on the trespass permit.

In the area outside the city limits of Bismarck, no trespass permit is needed.

B.) Additional special deer bow seasons will again be held in portions of the City of Fargo and adjacent areas, including privately owned land. Hunters who desire to hunt within the city limits of Fargo must receive a Fargo City Deer Permit from the City of Fargo. A maximum of 90 antlerless Special Deer Bow Season licenses (available from the Department’s Bismarck office) will be issued.

Each permit holder may initially receive up to two of the special licenses. The seasons shall run from September 2, 2016 thru January 31, 2017. Specific

• Nonresident general deer bow licenses (for white-tailed deer) are issued by the Department’s Bismarck office, through the Department’s website, or by calling 1-800-406-6409.

• Deer gun and muzzleloader licenses are issued by a weighted lottery procedure through the Department’s Bismarck office.

Summary of Changes from Last Year

• For the fifth consecutive year, antlerless mule deer licenses will not be issued in units 4A, 4B and 4C. However, for the first time since 2011, antlerless mule deer licenses will be issued in units 3B1, 3B2, 4D, 4E and 4F.

• Resident deer bow licenses are issued by the Department’s Bismarck office, through the Department’s website, or by calling 1-800-406-6409.

Restricted to type of deer and unit described on license. Type of deer includes species and whether antlerless or antlered (at least one visible antler). Antlerless mule deer may not be taken in units 4A, 4B and 4C. Note exception for white-tailed deer hunters in units 4B, 4C, 4D and 4E. Orange clothing required.

HOURS OF HUNTING are one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise to one-half (1/2) hour after sunset except when season opens as noted above. Hunters must cease any hunting activity, leave any stand or blind, and must be in the process of leaving the field at the close of shooting hours (one-half (1/2) hour after sunset). All season openers are Central Time.

• The 2016 North Dakota deer hunting season is set with 49,000 licenses available, 5,725 more than in 2015. Again, a concurrent season will not be held this year and hunters are allowed only one license for the gun season.

General Information

details and areas open to hunting will be determined by the City of Fargo.

Hunters must submit applications to the Department’s Bismarck office along with a copy of their Fargo Permit and $30.00 for each license. After October 31, any remaining licenses can be purchased by permit holders on a first come first served basis.

C.) A special deer bow season will again be held at the USDA-ARS Northern Great Plains Research Lab in Mandan. A maximum of 35 antlerless deer bow licenses will be available. Application for the lottery for these licenses will be available at www.ars.usda.gov/pa/ngprl. Licenses must be purchased at the Department’s Bismarck office. The season shall run from September 2, 2016 thru January 31, 2017.

D.) Three special deer bow seasons will be held on NDDOCR land south of Bismarck. A maximum of 25 access permits are available to bow hunters through the NDDOCR with an application deadline of 4 PM CT, July 1, 2016.

A maximum of 75 antlerless white-tailed deer bow licenses will be issued from the Department’s Bismarck office. Each access permit holder may purchase up to three licenses. The seasons shall run from September 2, 2016 thru January 31, 2017.

Lottery results may be obtained by visiting our website at gf.nd.gov A complete 2016 deer hunting proclamation is available from the North Dakota Game & Fish Department, 100 North Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501-5095, (701) 328-6300.

• Used primary tags shall remain with the antlers or head until March 31, 2017. Used carcass tags shall remain with the meat until March 31, 2017 or until meat is consumed.

White-tailed deer license holders for units 4B and 4C must hunt in their assigned unit for the first 2-1/2 days (November 4-6). For the remainder of the deer gun season, they may hunt either or both units.

White-tailed deer license holders for units 4D and 4E must hunt in their assigned unit for the first 2-1/2 days (November 4-6). For the remainder of the deer gun season, they may hunt either or both units.

APPLYING BY COMPUTER OR BY PHONE QUICK – CONVENIENT – EASY

You can apply for your deer license — 24 hours a day 7 days a week, making sure your application is in before the deadline.

Visa, Discover and MasterCard accepted.

Via the Internet visit our website at gf.nd.gov

Regular license fees apply with no service charge added.

By Phone call toll free 1-800-406-6409 Besides license fee, a service charge for each applicant will be added ($4.00 for residents, $10.00 for nonresidents). Please have hunter education number ready, (if required).

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Bowman County’s Alex Bartholomay, who graduated on Sunday, saw several successes during the state meet Memorial Day weekend in Bismarck.

(Pioneer Photo by Chris Peterson)

‘ICING ON THE CAKE’

State meet shows what Bowman County’s made of The 2016 season will serve as a memorable one for the Bulldogs.

Memorial Day weekend in Bismarck was the pivotal moment for the Bowman County Track and Field teams with the 2016 state meet seeing the Bulldogs break four more school records, crown two state runner-ups and four other state placers.

On the girl’s side, the high jumpers once again led the charge. Meggie Fischer, finished the day with a leap of 5 feet 1 inch, earning her second place. Ellie Stafford was close on her teammate’s heels, jumping 4 feet 11 inches for fourth place. Jillian Svihovec finished the season in 14th place. In the triple jump, Sophomore Cassidy

Walby finished in 21st place.

On the track the girl’s 4x400-meter relay team consisting of Stafford, Maury Burke, Jenna Buchholz, and Alexius Miller ran a season best time of 4 minutes 17.62 seconds, placing 12th. As a team, the ladies finished in 17th place out of 46 teams.

The boy’s team relied heavily on the distance runners, and for good reason.

The boy’s 3,200-meter relay — Cole Osendorf, Brayden Miller, Alex Madrigal, Alex Bartholomay — set a new Bowman County School record with a time of 8 minutes, 20.27 seconds, earning them second place.

The 1,600-meter relay team — Madrigal, Adam Powell, Mathew Carlson, and Osendorf — placed sixth, also set-

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ting a new school record of 3 minutes 33.83 seconds.

In the individual events, the 1,600-meter was a highlight, as both Madrigal and Bartholomay raced to personal bests. Madrigal finished ninth with a blistering time of 4 minutes 38.73 seconds. Bartholomay reset his own Bowman County record in a time of 4 minutes, 29.34 seconds, placing fifth.

Bartholomay’s weekend was only half over.

On Saturday he raced to a sixth place finish in the 3,200-meter run with a new school record time of 8:56.41. Bartholomay’s weekend ended with a 14th place finish in the 800-meter run with a time of 2 minutes 07.78 seconds.

Mathew Carlson rounded out the events for the Bulldogs, as he pole vaulted 11 feet, 10 inches to finish in 12th place.

(Above right) Jonathan Jahner, head Bowman County track and field coach, takes a moment to console Jillian Svihovec following her performance in the high jump. Jahner, who was named the region’s top coach last year, clearly instills tremendous dedication and heart in his athletes. He has skillfully guided his athletes and lends great care and support. Svihovec placed 14th overall. (Below right) Cassidy Walby tries to stick the landing in the triple jump. (Pioneer Photos by Chris Peterson)

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(Above) Bowman County’s Mathew Carlson soars through the air in the pole vault. (Below) Brayden Miller tries to edge out the competition, ultimately helping his relay team capture second place. (Pioneer Photos by Chris Peterson)

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Taking more questions The Vikings Vine By JORDAN WRIGHT For the Pioneer

Last week, I finally got around to answering some questions that were submitted by readers like yourself.

Since then, I’ve received plenty more questions and there was one that really stuck out to me.

Kyle from Minnesota asks “Why haven’t the Vikings gotten Harrison Smith signed yet?

Is there a chance he might walk after this season?

Also, what’s a realistic price tag for someone like Harrison?”

That’s a great question Kyle, thanks for submitting it! The first thing we need to look at is the Vikings history of re-signing their key free agents.

Since Rick Spielman took over, the Vikings have made it a priority to give players with one year left on their contracts an extension. Everson Griffen, Kyle Rudolph, and Brandon Fusco all come to mind as players who got an extension before they were allowed to reach free agency. I have no reason to doubt the Vikings are working diligently behind the scenes to get this done with Harrison Smith.

Is there a chance he might walk after this season? My assumption is the chances of that are very slim.

Let’s say the worst case scenario happens and Harrison Smith is offended by a low ball offer from the Vikings and decides he’d rather play somewhere else.

In that case, the Vikings would still be able to use the franchise tag on Smith to keep him in town for an extra season. However, I have heard nothing that would indicate that could be the case.

Harrison Smith appears to love playing for the Vikings, the coaching staff is enamored with him, and the fan base and community have accepted him with open arms. All things are pointing to the Vikings working out a long term deal for Harrison.

The third part of Kyle’s question is where it gets tricky. It’s difficult to put a price tag on Harrison Smith because of the immense value he brings to the Vikings’ defense.

However, if we look at the contracts for other highlyrated safeties, we can start to narrow it down a little bit. According to Pro Football Focus, Harrison Smith was the top safety in the league last season. So let’s take a look at who was right below him and how much they earn per year.

(All cap info is provided by overthecap.com) Malcolm Jenkins of the Eagles was PFF’s second rated safety, and he earns $8.75 million per year.

Earl Thomas from Seattle was third according to PFF, and his contract pays him $10 million per year.

Morgan Burnett of the Packers is fourth, and he is making just under $6.2 million per season.

Patrick Chung of New England comes in at fifth, and is making only $2.4 million per year.

Eric Berry of the Chiefs is making $10.8 million per year.

Devin McCourty of the

Patriots is scheduled to make $9.5 million a year.

All in all, the top safeties in the league make an average of just under $8 million per season.

Harrison Smith should easily find himself as one of the highest paid safeties in the league once his extension is completed. My optimistic side thinks the Vikings could get Smith for about $50 million over five years, or $10 million/ year. However, it wouldn’t be outlandish if he ends up getting closer to $12 million per year.

The Minnesota Vikings have one of the best front offices and cap management teams in the league.

I have no doubt that re-signing Harrison Smith is one of their top priorities. However, the Vikings will also have to plan for the future, since there are some big time players who will need an extension in the next few years (Anthony Barr, Teddy Bridgewater, Sharrif Floyd, Xavier Rhodes, and Stefon Diggs just to name a few).

Have any questions or comments? Feel free to reach out to me by e-mail (skoljwright@gmail.com), Facebook (facebook.com/ skoljwright) or Twitter (@ skoljwright).

GAME AND FISH NEWS ■■ Family Fishing Days at Bismarck OWLS Family fishing days return June 4 to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site.

The catch-and-release only fishery is stocked with trout, bluegill, largemouth bass and other species.

Family fishing days are Wednesdays and Saturdays through the end of August.

Fishing equipment can be checked out at the OWLS Pond, located adjacent to the department’s Bismarck office, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fishing rods, basic tackle and bait are available for use free of charge.

Trained volunteers or Game and Fish staff are available to answer questions and check out equipment, but there is little or no direct supervision. Children who aren’t old enough to get to the pond on their own should be accompanied by an adult.

The OWLS area is fairly primitive, but includes a picnic shelter and benches upon entering the site, and a portable restroom. The area has no running water. Users should bring water, sunscreen, folding chairs and appropriate clothing.

The Game and Fish Department is seeking volunteer instructors to assist with the program. Individuals at least age 18 with an interest in teaching kids to fish can contact the department at 701-328-6300.

ceptacle. If trash cans aren’t available, or are full, take the trash and dispose of it at home.

It is not uncommon to see garbage piling up around trash containers after they become full. Styrofoam containers are not biodegradable, but yet are often found wedged in cattails, drifting or washed up on shore.

Worn tires, old mattresses and kitchen appliances have found their way to public use areas. This illegal dumping is costly to clean up and takes a significant toll on the environment.

Not only does it spoil the beauty of the land, it destroys habitat, has the potential to pollute North Dakota waters and can injure wildlife.

In addition, possession of glass bottles is prohibited on state wildlife management areas and sovereign lands.

The OWLS pond is open to fishing year-round during daylight hours. Larger groups are encouraged to make arrangements with Game and Fish to visit the area on days other than Wednesdays and Saturdays.

There are no bait restrictions and anglers must practice catch-and-release. The area is designed for wheel chair accessibility. Pets, glass bottles and alcohol are not permitted on the site.

■■ Put garbage where it belongs The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds outdoor recreationists to keep public use areas, including state wildlife management areas, clean this summer by packing out all trash.

All garbage should be placed in a proper trash re-

Therefore, it is illegal for outdoor recreationists to possess glass containers on sandbars along the Missouri River System.

Littering violations should be reported by calling the Report All Poachers telephone number at 800-4722121.

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Dr. Krogh is Board Certified in Family Practice and has practiced rural Family Medicine for many years in both Utah and North Dakota. He has a special interest in clinic care for general family practice and pediatrics 1 2 3 4 in particular, Dr. Benjamin Krogh although he sees 6 7 8 9 11 10 patients of all ages.

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Senator reacts to SCOTUS ruling about private property rights Sen. John Hoeven, RN.D., issued a statement this week in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling that the individuals can challenge the Army Corps of Engineers’ determination that costly permits are required for certain activities on private property. The court ruled unanimously against the government in the, Army Corps of Engineers v. Hawkes Co. Inc., a North Dakota-based peat mining company. The State of North Dakota and 27 other States filed briefs in opposition to the Corps: “The highest court in the land today has put the brakes on yet another Obama administration plan to exceed its regulatory authority. In a unanimous 8-0 vote, the court said there is no requirement for property owners to either risk a heavy fine or go through an arduous Clean Water Act permitting process before challenging whether the Army Corps of Engineers can compel

“This is more important than ever because the Administration continues to attempt to expand the regulatory jurisdiction of the Waters of the U.S. and today’s decision will enable impacted landowners to challenge the Corps’ determination of a wetland. This is important because the court has now made clear

that landowners have a right to contest those decisions in court before, rather than after, incurring harm from the regulation. Today’s decision by the Supreme Court adds force and substance to the suit by the states that the administration is exceeding its authority to regulate the use of private property without the consent of Congress.”

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NEW LEADERS FOR THE CHANGING ECONOMY Doug Burgum and Brent Sanford will look out for Western North Dakota and are the conservative business leaders we need.

Doug and Brent are not career politicians.

They will bring fresh ideas to Bismarck to solve problems for the entire state.

Doug and Watford City Mayor Brent Sanford understand the needs of Western North Dakota and can help the ranching, farming, oil and gas industries thrive.

The National Rifle Association awarded Doug Burgum the highest rating for a non-politician.

He will protect the Second Amendment.

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