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The future of Bowman healthcare

The rendering of how the newly renovated and expanded Southwest Healthcare Services building will look, looking from the southeast on Second Street Northwest. Construction on the building will begin at the end of July, beginning a several year construction process. (Courtest Southwest Healthcare Services / Blue Room Architecture)

Construction to begin on hospital Southwest Healthcare Services has been preparing for the co-location of the critical access hospital and long term care facility since 2011.

Over the past several years there have been design changes, department of health delays and increased construction costs. But with all of these challenges, the Board of Trustees has given their approval to begin construction.

A critical access hospital takes 3 to 5 years to develop on average. With the complexity surrounding current economic and labor conditions, SWHS is thankful for the ample support from local, state, and federal levels and is pleased to put a shovel in the ground to ensure the future of local healthcare services.

“It is exciting to see us breaking ground after much preparation and hard work by numerous people,” said Gary Brennan, chairman of the Southwest Healthcare Services Board.

“Although there has been a long waiting period to get all of the planning in place and to obtain the necessary approval from the regulatory agencies, we believe that it will undoubtedly be worth the wait.”

From the outside it may appear that

Looking at the co-located Southwest Healthcare Services hospital and long-term care from the southwest. there has not been any progress made towards the building project, but on the inside you would see that staff have been hard at work preparing for this huge endeavor. Many long hours have been spent on updating the long term care rooms on the north wing.

Updates include new closets, new lights, window coverings, and a fresh coat of paint in each room.

“We have devoted a lot of time and

energy into the planning process for this project and we are very excited to finally see the dirt begin to move.

Once again, we want to express our thanks to everyone who made this project possible,” SWHS CEO Becky Hansen said.

Southwest Healthcare Services plans to relocate some of the resi-

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IN THE BAKKEN

Rising oil prices mean millions for county, cities

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net In an industry relying heavily upon prediction, little is ever known for sure. That’s how the oil production industry plays out and it directly affects North Dakota and its citizens.

A tweak of the oil production tax distribution formula made earlier this year by legislators already meant

more money for western North Dakota. According to a consultant hired by the North Dakota Oil and Gas Producing Counties, however, the rising price of oil could mean even more dollars in funding.

Brent Bogar, a research consultant with Jadestone Consulting, presented the welcome news to county commissioners during their regular meeting on Tuesday.

Bogar indicated that initial forecasts of oil prices were on the low side

when the formula change was computed. With oil prices seeing a bit of a rebound over the last several months, the formula used to compute how much funding western North Dakota would get would actually result in an increase.

While it is a relatively difficult formula to grasp for those not in the industry, the figures used to disperse the massive funds collected from

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BOWMAN

Wanted man turns self in

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net The search for a Bowman man wanted by law enforcement in two North Dakota counties ended earlier this month after the man surrendered himself to the Dickinson jail.

Two separate arrest warrants were issued for Codee Wickstrom in late May by Southwest Judicial District Court in Bowman County and South Central District Court in Burleigh County, according to court records.

It was stated in the Bowman County arrest warrant that Wickstrom violated terms of his bond, which he admitted to doing in open court.

Bowman County sheriff deputies were unable to locate Wickstrom to serve the warrant, according to Bowman County Sheriff Rory Teigen.

Wickstrom’s whereabouts were unknown until June 30, when he turned himself into the Southwest Multi-County Correction Center in Dickinson.

Judge Dann Greenwood presided over a bond hearing for Wickstrom in Bowman on July 1 during which new conditions were set for his release.

It was ordered that Wickstrom pay an additional $2,500 appearance bond in cash, according to court record. That’s in addition to the $5,000 cash bond he already has posted.

Greenwood ordered that Wickstrom present himself to the Bowman County

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NEWS BRIEFS Weather modification week 5 update Smoke from fires in Canada caused significantly reduced visibilities during thunderstorm events last week on the North Dakota Cloud Modification Project. In the District 1 operations area, which includes Bowman and part of Slope Counties, aircraft conducted operations for hail suppression and reconnaissance on June 29 and 30 and July 1 and 4. Rain enhancement operations were suspended last week due to wet conditions. In all, 8 flights were flown by the two project aircraft.

Expect smoke and reduced visibilities to continue this week with the main chances for thunderstorms on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Below normal high temperatures in the 70s start the week, with a warm-up into the 80s predicted by the upcoming weekend.

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.

Buckle up for safety patrols in July Now that summer travel is in full swing, many North Dakota law enforcement agencies will focus on traffic safety patrols throughout the month of July to remind travelers to slow down and buckle up. While traveling on North Dakota roads, motorists are advised to make sure everyone in the vehicle is wearing a properly fastened safety restraint. The North Dakota High Patrol (NDHP) is one of many law enforcement agencies participating in the increased emphasis on seat belt enforcement in July.

“Increased law enforcement presence tends to encourage folks to buckle up,” said Lt. Tom Iverson, the safety education officer for the NDHP. “What we’d like to see is everyone buckling up as soon as they get in the vehicle, every time they get in the vehicle. Buckling up is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. The NDHP wants everyone to arrive to their destination safely,” Iverson added.

Failure to wear seat belts is the primary factor associated with motor vehicle fatalities in North Dakota.

In 2014, one unbelted vehicle occupant died somewhere in the state every 4.8 days.

Extra patrols are funded by the North Dakota Department of Transportation as part of an overall strategy to reduce deaths and injuries. With this support, almost fifty law enforcement agencies in North Dakota schedule Click It Or Ticket enforcement four times a year. More information about the traffic safety effort in North Dakota is available at the Code for the Road website, codefortheroad.com.

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dents to the newly updated rooms in late July and early August. Residents’ families have been notified about this transition and SWHS staff will be reaching out to them once again to discuss the specifics of construction phasing and timelines as it is a priority to provide a safe and comfortable home for these residents.

Mortenson Construction will begin mobilizing to the site during the week of July 20, by bringing in supplies and building equipment.

They will also be constructing a construction fence that will encompass much of the existing long term care campus and define the construction zones. As they create these construction zones, visitors are asked to park in the east parking lot and use the east main entrance when visiting residents. For safety reasons, they are requesting that all visitors and staff please avoid the construction zones and read and follow all construction signs.

“Southwest Healthcare Service’s building project is very exciting for the staff and the community.

It is great to see a community that is dedicated and excited about this project,” said Matt Helleen, project manager from Mortenson Construction. “But we ask for all residents, staff and community members to avoid the construction site for their own safety.”

At this time, the North Dakota Department of Health has given their approval for civil work, footings, and foundations for the building project. Mortenson Construction, general contractor, plans to begin construction before the end of July.

SWHS is awaiting approval for the remaining phases of the project.

All services on both campuses will remain open and fully functional during construction.

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Sheriff’s Office upon release from jail to enroll in the 24/7 drug patch program.

Wickstrom was still incarcerated in Dickinson as of Tuesday, according to a representative at the correction center.

Wickstrom pleaded not guilty to two Class-C felo-

Some of the long term care rooms are currently being remodeled.

If there are any questions or concerns during construction, contact Dan Peterson, SWHS owner’s representative, at (701) 206-0648 or rlcontracting@ndsupernet.com.

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nies for drug and paraphernalia possession during a preliminary hearing in May. Those charges stemmed from a February incident in Bowman.

A Class-B felony charge of manufacturing a controlled substance was dismissed during the May hearing. He is scheduled to appear in Southwest Judicial District Court for a pretrial conference later this month and a felony jury trial in August.

the building project or to receive updates, please go to their website at www.swhealthcare.net/events/ building_project or like them on Facebook at facebook.com/southwesthealthcareservices.

Wickstrom allegedly absconded his terms of probation in Burleigh County, as well, on an unrelated case.

Wickstrom was charged there in 2010 with two Class B felonies. Wickstrom, 19 years old at the time, pleaded guilty to each count including a Class-A misdemeanor charge of paraphernalia possession, and was sentenced to jail time plus five years of supervised

probation, according to records.

On June 3, five days after Bowman County issued its warrant, an arrest warrant naming Wickstrom was issued by the South Central District Court in Burleigh County after it was discovered he allegedly violated his probation’s terms.

No further information was available in regards to Wickstrom’s case in Burleigh County.

Dickinson Ukrainian festival lines up speaker The Ukrainian Cultural Institute is pleased to announce the presentation of three noted speakers, all knowledgeable in Ukrainian culture, economics and politics, for a Symposium at the 2015 Ukrainian Festival, to be held July 15 to 19 at Dickinson State University.

Dr. John Olienyk, the festival’s keynote speaker, recently

marked his 10th year as a mentor in the United States Department of Agriculture Faculty Exchange Program (FEP). Prompted by the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990’s, policy makers in the U.S. saw the creation of the FEP as an opportunity to help the former communist countries adapt to the market system and thus become more economically

and politically stable. As a participant in the FEP, Dr. Olienyk has traveled to Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Serbia to lecture at Universities, and conduct workshops on the market system.

To learn more about the Ukrainian Cultural Institute, and the annual festival, visit http://www.ucitoday.org.

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Big fun at last year’s Bowman County Fair. (File photos by Bryce Martin | Pioneer)

BOWMAN COUNTY FAIR

What’s Going On at the Fair

Kat Perkins to headline fair filled with more fun, events

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net This year promises more animals, vendors and entertainment at the Bowman County Fair, three aspects that make it a well-anticipated event each year.

And it doesn’t hurt that Kat Perkins will be stepping onto the fair’s stage this year.

It will be Perkins’ first live performance for general audiences in Bowman County since her run on NBC’s “The Voice.”

While there is always something for everyone at the fair, a large portion of its events each year is geared towards 4-H. This year already has a record number of livestock submissions for all species, according to Andrea Bowman, fair board member and Bowman County NDSU Extension agent.

The Bowman County Fair, slated for July 9 through 12, is the chief opportunity for the area youth involved in 4-H to show off their accomplishments.

“From a 4-H standpoint and as a facilitator of the program, I think (the fair is) very important,” Bowman said. “The kids work hard to get their projects ready and it’s an opportunity to showcase the skills they’ve learned throughout the year. Whether it be something they made or an animal they bought and took care of.”

4-H programs run throughout the year and those yearlong projects are exhibited during the fair. 4-H enrollment numbers within Bowman County have remained strong and there are a lot of young children coming up into the program.

Those children competing at the county fair then have the opportunity to compete at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot.

“Our 4-H exhibits are very competitive,” Bowman said. “On a state level, our kids do at times represent our county at the state fair and do very well.”

“I think with the county fair just comes a lot of tradition that it’s been in Bowman County,” Bowman said. “The county fair has went on for over 100 years; 4-H programs started in Bowman County in the 30s, so it brings back a lot of tradition.

“A lot of people that have kids in 4-H now were 4-H members themselves.”

The goal of 4-H is to help youth develop life skills, with a focus on specific skills including leadership and public speaking. Head, heart, hands and health are the four H’s in 4-H and they are the four values members work on through programs.

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cally think of livestock when they think of 4-H, but there’s a lot more to it than that,” Bowman said.

The 4-H events at last year’s fair attracted more people than years previous. There were more animal showings, more entries and jaw-dropping livestock sale amounts.

Overall reserve champion for her 117-pound market lamb, Elizabeth Bartholomy’s winning lamb sold for stunning $10 per pound, a total of $1,170.

Lilli Steeke, the overall grand champion for her market hog, sold her 244-pound animal for $1,830.

“I think the fair turned out well,” Bowman said of last year’s fair. “From the 4-H and livestock end of things, it was a very good fair.”

The 2015 fair should mean an even better year for 4-H. But if you’re not interested in what the 4-H showings have to offer, there are still plenty of events and entertainment to keep you preoccupied this year.

“Historically county fairs were when everybody got together; it was like the main social event,” Bowman admitted. “That’s just not the world we live in anymore, but it’s still a big social gathering for the community.”

The main events this year include: •Three nights of talent from near and far—Local talent will be on display during the talent show July 9, beginning at 7 p.m. at the All Seasons Arena.

Local talent acts include Pamela Anderson of Scranton, Kirbi Braaten of Ludlow, Brenda Davis of Rhame, Renn McCoid of Buffalo, Audrey Wipperling of Baker, with Brent Voigt and friends serving as a backup band just in case somebody gets a case of stage fright.

Perkins’ former band Dirty Word will conclude the Friday night entertainment, at 9 p.m. Kat Perkins confirmed that she would not be able to perform with her former band due to contractual stipulations.

Before Kat Perkins takes the stage Saturday, magician Keith Raymond will thrill the audience July 11 with his less-than-deathdefying yet still exciting magic show, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Yes, Kat Perkins is performing this year.

It was announced earlier this year that the fair board had secured a booking with Perkins, whose most recent hits include “Fearless” and her new single, “Drive.” She will also perform songs from her new, self-titled album, which will be available for sale at the show. Perkins is scheduled to take the stage at 8 p.m. July 11 inside the All Seasons Arena. Tickets are $20.

To wrap up the evening,

This year’s events RODEO The NDRA, NRCA, Slope Circuit Rodeo begins at 6 p.m. July 10 and 2 p.m. July 12 at the Dakota Winds Arena TRUCK PULL A new event this year, the truck or pickup pull starts at 1 p.m. July 11 at the Dakota Winds Arena VOLLEYBALL The sand volleyball competition returns to the courts of Rotary Park beginning at 9:30 a.m. July 11 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Scranton native Kat Perkins will headline this year’s entertainment. A night of performances kicks off Saturday with a magic show by Keith Raymond at 7:30 p.m.

Perkins then takes the stage at 8 p.m., followed by local DJ Brock White.

PARADE This year’s theme will recreate the Wild West down Bowman’s Main Street, beginning at noon July 12.

4-H A record number of animals in all species categories will be shown throughout the fair weekend. former Bowman native DJ Brock White of Dickinson will spin some tracks for the audience’s pleasure at 9:30 p.m.

•Do some shopping— Commercial booths and exhibits will be featured throughout the fair inside the Four Seasons Pavilion, along with concessions by Dakota Prairie Parishes of Rhame and Bowman.

•Truck or pickup pull—

The annual demolition derby, one of the fair’s most popular events, was held two weeks ago but is being replaced with a traditional event that’s sure to excite.

This year the fair board is trying something new with the addition of a truck or pickup pull, a popular staple to many county fairs across the nation.

A truck pull is a motorsport competition that requires trucks to pull a heavy sled along a 35-foot-wide, 330-footlong track, with the winner being the vehicle that pulls the sled the farthest.

The sport is known as the world’s most powerful motorsport.

The truck pull is scheduled for 1 p.m. July 11 at the Dakota Winds Arena.

•Teddy Bear Picnic—All children are invited to the annual picnic, beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday inside the All Seasons Arena.

•Rise and shine—The Rhame Fire Department will host a breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. at the All Seasons Arena.

•Sand volleyball—One highlight of the fair last year was its new sand volleyball tournament.

Melissa Hilton of Bowman created the event, seizing an opportunity to bring more people to the county fair and combine that with her love for volleyball.

Nine teams of six or more assembled last year to compete for the grand prize of $200.

It was stiff competition as one after another, teams were shoved from the tournament by more experienced teams.

But it was all in the name of fun and love of sport.

After nearly a sevenhour “shift,” the tournament ended and the victors were named.

First place went to A2Z Printing’s team. Team Surprise took second place, with a prize of $100 and third place’s $50 prize went to team Newbs. The prize money awarded was from all the teams’ entry fees.

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cies winners compete for an overall winner award.

The Round Robing will be held at 3 p.m., followed by the 4-H Parade of Champions and market sale at 5 p.m. The 4-H events conclude at 8:30 a.m. Sunday with the Badlands Classic Livestock Show, an open livestock show to show off your animals even if you’re not in 4-H. •Fair parade—The Wild West will be depicted as floats travel down Main Street in Bowman during this year’s fair parade, beginning at noon July 12.

•And, of course, there will be beer gardens for those with more adult tastes, sponsored by the Bowman and Scranton Fire Departments.

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“Everyone I talked to that was there said they enjoyed it,” Hilton said.

Marking its second year at the fair, the co-ed sand volleyball tournament will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m. July 11 at Rotary Park, a few blocks east of the fairgrounds.

•A “huge” rodeo—The NDRA, NRCA and Slope Circuit Rodeo is an event that is bigger than ever, according to Bowman.

The big show begins at 6 p.m. July 10 and continues at 2 p.m. July 12 inside the Dakota Winds Arena.

•Endless 4-H events— The 4-H competitions begin with weigh ins and judging the afternoon of July 9. Pigs, goats and sheep will be shown at 8:30 a.m. Friday, with a rabbit show following at 2 p.m. and the 4-H Olympics scheduled to be held after the rabbit showing. Saturday morning is the dairy and beef show, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and is followed by one of the main 4-H events, the Round Robin Showmanship, which is a competition between the winners of each species of 4-H showmanship. Each spe-

•Sunrise Walk •City Wide Garage Sales •Motorcycle Run •School Tour •Library Art Exhibit

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Bowman Area Chamber Summerfest: •Games •Rib Fest •Has Beens Live Entertainment and Street Dance

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FOR THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE FOURTH OF JULY

Kat Perkins struts the stage in Hettinger during her concert for Fourth of July. (Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer)

Bowman County native Kat Perkins gave a festive musical salute to the region during Hettinger’s Fourth of July celebrations over the holiday weekend

IN BOWMAN COUNTY

Fans line up to see Kat Perkins perform live in Hettinger on Fourth of July. (Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer)

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Clad in patriotic, red, white and blue clothing, Kat Perkins took the Hettinger stage for the first time on Fourth of July since her run last year on NBC’s singing competition, “The Voice.”

Hundreds of people lined Main Street for the Scranton native’s concert, which led up to the grand fireworks display above Mirror Lake.

“I love you, Hettinger,” Perkins continuously shouted throughout her performance, which was met with fierce cheering from the Adams County crowd.

Perkins spent about an hour on stage, debuting some of her new material but also treating the audience to some fanfavorites, including her cover of Sia’s pop hit “Elastic Heart” and “Paris (Ooh La La)” by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. She belted out a few tracks from

her upcoming, self-titled solo album— including her latest single, “Drive”—that rocked the crowd into a state of summertime satisfaction.

As the sun set, Perkins helped count down to the annual Hettinger fireworks display, which is a popular and well-anticipated event for the county.

While the rain stayed away for the evening’s festivities, the night wasn’t completely free of mishaps.

Shortly after Perkins concluded her set list and exited the stage to sign autographs and take photos near the Hettinger Legion, all the lights on Main Street suddenly went dark twice. It was apparent that an electrical overload from the stage blew local breakers to the street’s power supply.

That worked to stir the crowd into a more amped celebration.

Though, the lights quickly came back on to illuminate Main Street that was still full of people celebrating well into the night hours.

Bowman County saw its own Fourth of July celebration with a grand fireworks spectacular at the Bowman-Haley Dam on July 3, sponsored by the Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce.

The chamber spends about $9,000 on the display each year. (Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer)

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Say Anything By Rob Port Guest Columnist

Wildfire haze can make us thankful There is an aphorism which tells us that we do not appreciate what we have until it is gone.

Over the last couple of weeks we North Dakotans, forced to celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s independence through a smoky haze blown down from Canadian wildfires, were left appreciating our state’s normally pristine air quality. That’s because it disappeared on us, at least temporarily.

After decades of coal development and a more recent uptick in oil-related industrial activity in western North Dakota including more flaring of natural gas than anybody is happy about - it took the tragic wildfires our northern neighbors are grappling with to foul our air.

While the haze produced some truly remarkable sunsets, and turned the moon a startling shade of red at times, I think I can speak for all of us when I say that clean air is preferable.

“These are things that are new to North Dakota,” Dr. Scott Knutson of the Trinity Emergency Trauma Center in Minot told KXMC television news about air quality warnings put out by the EPA. “We enjoy good air all the time. But if you live in a city, this is the regular smog indicators and the recommendations we would have for anybody living in those air quality environments.”

Dr. Knutson knows what he’s talking about.

North Dakota normally has some very good air.

The 2015 State of the Air report from the American Lung Association gave North Dakota top grades perfect grades, in fact - for air quality. The state got perfect grades in 2013 as well, despite Democrats at the time calling western North Dakota an “industrial wasteland,” and top grades in 2014 as well.

To be clear, these grades are based on measurements in some of the most industrially active counties in the state. Mercer and Oliver counties are home to most of the state’s coal-fired electrical

generation, while Billings, Burke, Dunn, and McKenzie counties are all in the state’s oil patch and home to a lot of drilling, pumping and natural gas flaring.

McKenzie county, in fact, is the top oil-producing county in the state and yet routinely has perfect air quality grades.

That’s not something which happens by accident. Rather it’s a testament to something environmental alarmists and anti-fossil fuel political activists would have us believe is impossible.

The safe and responsible development of fossil fuel energy.

The enemies of fossil fuels invest heavily in propaganda, pushing the idea that the development of oil and coal and natural gas is inherently irresponsible.

“There is no such thing as clean coal,” the Natural Resources Defense Council states in a “fact” document posted on their website.

“Oil and gas drilling is destroying our air,” EarthJustice states on their website.

And yet, those of us who live alongside the development of coal and oil energy know that these statements aren’t true.

Because our air is clear, at least when there aren’t wildfires burning.

That’s because in North Dakota, much like in other states, energy development is done responsibly.

Which isn’t to say that it’s done perfectly. There are accidents, and there are even at times individuals and companies which behave irresponsibly, but industry and policymakers alike are working hard to avoid those things.

There is always room for improvement, and improvements are always being made. We can strive to be better. There is no doubt about that.

Yet there’s also no doubt that oil, coal, and gas development can be allowed, and even encouraged, without sacrificing our environment.

This is what the political activists, for political reasons, tell us isn’t true.

They’re wrong, and one need only enjoy a dazzling and crystal-clear summer day in the rolling hills of western North Dakota - which ranks 2nd in oil production, 9th in coal production, and 14th in gas production - to know it’s true. And maybe it takes some Canadian smoke to make us appreciate that.

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The Internet Hello, I enjoy facebook. I don’t post a lot of stuff.

You wouldn’t want me to.

Once in awhile I’ll post something the grandkids did. Not too often. I’m selfish and want to keep them for myself. Once in awhile I’ll post a recipe that I want to keep on my homepage. Not a lot of stuff. You don’t need my junk.

Many mornings I spend the hours before daylight unfriending people that have posted something that offended my gentle

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nature. I enjoy that. It makes me feel powerful.

Now, there are many people that think the Internet and social media are responsible for the dumbing down of America. After yesterday, I tend to agree.

I guess I had better start at the beginning.

TV has gotten dumber.

The reality shows, the sitcoms, and even the movies. We don’t have Gunsmoke, Bonanza, or Walt Disney on Sunday evenings. Movies are Rocky 1 through 18.

Terminator 1-7. And now there is a new Jurassic.

Yesterday morning someone posted on Facebook that Andy Griffith had died. Damn. I really felt bad. It ruined my whole day. What is Opey going to do? I moped around all day. Andy was gone. Hoss and Little Joe.

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One day Paul Brooks brought his granddaughter to visit us. Her name was Josephine. She is 5 years old and can sing, dance, and read and is quite a cute little gal. Paul is very proud of her. Paul is the mail carrier for south of Bowman. Marlene said that Paul is very liked by everyone.

Thursday Pam came and brought some of my things and also some fresh radishes from their garden. She also brought along some pistachio dessert that I shared with the gals at my table.

Pam filled my three bird feeders. She put thistle food in for the yellow finches. They have been quite active. Also there have been some orange orioles – even a little one.

I spent some time just sitting and watching them.

I get a little perturbed to see a big blackbird coming and chasing the rest away.

One night last week David and Barb Kitzan came and brought the video of Casee Allen (a Nashville recording artist). It was held in Dickinson on June 18 at the Alive at 5. The five “Schneider Sisters” were the opening act and the full evening show. The girls are my great granddaughters.

Their parents are Bruce and Cebe Schneider and grandparents are David and Barb Kitzan. When they showed the video Agnes Kitzan and Ada Heinrich came also to watch it after David got it hooked up to my TV. Friday Vicky Swanson took a few of us down to Lasting Visions for some cappuccino or whatever we wanted. I got a root beer float. We take turns getting to go places. They take the van and can only take a few as there’s

Ben Cartwright. Even Bugs Bunny and Wiley Coyote had succumbed to Spongebob Squarepants and some other nonsense.

I did chores with a tear in my eye. I gave my horses an extra bait of oats and thought how many kids will never know the Lone Ranger song.

Rawhide. And Bonanza.

Who will teach kids what is right?

Towards evening I went up to a local establishment to visit with a couple friends. As the conversation was light and amiable, I thought I had better bring this frivolous group back to reality.

As they were laughing and joking and talking about baseball, golf, and the weather, I interrupted them. “Andy died this morning.”

“Who”, they asked?

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walkers and wheelchairs to take most of the time.

We had a real enjoyable time. The weather was perfect. Those that went along were Doris Fischer, Donna Henderson, Robert Opheim, and me.

I really enjoyed going to Lasting Visions. I hadn’t been there for several years. As usual I enjoyed seeing all the beautiful things that they have in there. I did buy myself a beautiful butterfly suncatcher. One could spend a whole day and still not see everything.

The 4th was pretty quiet all day. Most everyone stayed in. About 3:00 Ada and I decided to go down to the activity room to see if anything was going on.

Willie came and the three of us played 3-handed pinochle. Then Bud Lewison showed up so we decided to play whist with Ada and I against the guys. We played two games, but they won both games by only a small margin.

Sunday morning there

“Andy Griffith”.

“For cripes sake,” one of them said. “He’s been dead for five years.”

It’s hell to get old. You forget things. But it was still a bad deal.

It’s better to be young.

Jen had the grandkids out at the beach on Patterson Lake a week ago.

It was hot, muggy, and crowded.

Next to her and the five kids was another group that was a little rowdy.

And the language was rough and offensive to many.

Even RJ, who is seven, noticed.

He came over to his mother and whispered, “Mom, that guy over there keeps saying bad words, and he’s not even chasing cows!”

You have to love a young cowboy!

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I called brother Clem last night to see how Maggie was. She’s in the Hettinger hospital and said she as finally getting better and probably will be home Monday.

Sunday Jim and Ardis Hestekin came to visit me and other residents.

Marlene was here for a while Thursday. She had an appointment so had to leave early so couldn’t stay long enough to play a game of cards.

Betty Peterson is very happy to have her two daughters and grandson from Minneapolis visiting her for a week.

Melody Pearson stopped in for a quick minute as did Bud Hetland.

Pat Rotenberger from Bismarck stopped in to see Doris Fischer.

Larry White and son John from Bismarck spent the weekend with Joann White.

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BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

Bowman County FFA members earn state degree

Three members of the Bowman County FFA Chapter received their State FFA degree in June at the State FFA Convention. The State FFA Degree is given to the top members of a State FFA Association. Members are Tim Fischer son of Marcus and Mary Fischer, Sarah Freitag daughter of Blaine and Jacki Freitag and Lane Jeffers son of Jonathan and Deanna Jeffers.

Members were honored at a Degree recipient banquet prior to receiving there degree certificates and State degree charms. Members are advised by Mrs. Mary Fischer To receive a State FFA Degree, members must meet the following re-

quirements: Received a Chapter FFA Degree.

Have been an active FFA member for at least two years (24 months) at the time of receiving the State FFA Degree Have completed at least 2 years (360 hours) of systematic school instruction in agricultural education at our above the ninth grade level, which includes an SAE. Have earned and productively invested at least $1,000, or have worked at least 300 hours outside of schedule class time through an SAE. Demonstrated leadership ability by performing 10 parliamentary law procedures, giving a six-

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minute speech on a topic relating to agriculture or FFA, and serving as an FFA officer, committee chairperson, or committee member.

Have a satisfactory academic record, certified by the agriculture teacher and the school principal or superintendent.

Participated in the planning and implementation of the chapter’s Program

CORRECTION

An article titled, “It’s a small world,” that appeared in the July 3 edition om of the Bowman County to Pioneer incorrectly identified members of Agnes Kitzan’s family. Kitzan had on traveled to Washington, ith D.C., with her daughter, Lori Nelson, her granddaughter, Erin Nelson, and her great-grandson, Jalen Nelson. We apologize for the error and any inconvenience it may have caused.

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The Pioneer strives for accuracy in its reporting. If you find an error of fact, please report it to the editor, Bryce Martin, at bmartin@countrymedia.net or by contacting the Pioneer office at (701) 523-5623.

Tim Fischer, left, and Lane Jeffers, right, stand with their FFA state degrees. (Not pictured is Sarah Freitag.)

YOUR WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST TODAY

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Thank You The family of Sheri Breen would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers and kind words during this difficult time. Thank you to our wonderful community for all of your support. Thank you to Krebsbach & Kulseth Funeral Service for the compassion they showed us.

Thank you to Pastor Swanson for the beautiful service and to the church ladies for the meal that followed.

As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to affect a majority of western North Dakota. The shaded areas indicate areas where the air quality is poor. (Map courtesy U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Air Quality Division)

As wildfires continue to burn across Canada, smoke and hazy conditions were reported to persist in North Dakota over the week.

The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds residents with respiratory conditions, young children, and the elderly to avoid, and all others to limit, strenuous outdoor activities while smoky conditions remain across the region.

Elevated levels of particulate matter, a component of wildfire smoke, have been detected at all NDDoH air quality moniite a toring sites across the ably state. The levels of parime. ticulate matter fluctuate em with weather patterns, so the quality of the air at the different locations around the state can vary from day nd ting to day.

Particulate matter can will be irritating to the respirdis ratory system, especially it me for those who suffer from chronic obstructive pulor a monary disease, or condihad tions such as asthma and ad allergies. If a person finds dn’t themselves reacting to play a smoke to the extent that it is affecting their breathery ing, they should seek imo son siting

of Activities.

Participated in at least five different FFA activities above the chapter level.

Complete at least 25 hours of community service in a minimum of two different activities. All community service hours are cumulative, i.e. the 10 community service hours used to obtain the chapter degree can be used toward the state degree.

The Family of Sheri Breen

mediate help from a medical provider.

Cheers to 50 Years!

Anniversary party for Zane and Judy Kline Saturday, July 11th, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Scranton Community Center Scranton, ND Join us for cake and beverages!

Bowman United United Methodist ■■Bowman Methodist Church Church Pastor Ron Ron Olson Pastor Olson (701) 523-5492 701-523-5492 www.bowmanumc.org www.bowmanumc.org Sunday Sunday schoolSchool for all Sunday --Adult Sunday ages 9 a.m.; Worship service 8:30 a.m.; Worship Service atat 10:10a.m. a.m.

9:30 Tuesday--Nursing Nursing Home Home at Tuesday at2:30 2:30 p.m. p.m.

Wednesday potluck; 7 p.m.

Wednesday- 6- p.m.

6 p.m.

Potluck; 7 study p.m.Bible Bible Study

■ Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services

Seventh Day Day Adventist ■■ Seventh Adventist PastorSaturday David Moench Saturdays - 9:30 a.m.

Sabbath 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School, Bible School, Study; 11 a.m. church Study;Bible 11 a.m. church service

■ Mound Church North of Rhame Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service Weather permitting

■ Pierce Congregational Church ■ Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Peterson Pastor Mary Peterson 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m.

10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. worship

Catholic Churches: ■ St. Charles - Bowman ■ St. Mary’s - Marmarth ■ St. Mel’s - Rhame Saturday Mass - 5 p.m. Marmarth; 7 p.m. Bowman Sunday Mass - 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 a.m. Bowman Weekday Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., Thur., Fri. Bowman - 10 a.m. Wed. Sunset Home

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

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■ Sacred Heart Catholic Church Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m.

Sunday Mass ■ Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ludlow, LCMC Sunday - Adult Bible Study at 3:45 p.m. and worship at 53 p.m., followed by potluck fellowship.

Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time ■ Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen 614 N. Earling Miles City, MT 59330 (406) 234-4572 www.breakforthbiblechurch. com Bible Study meets every Wednesday night at Bowman County Public Library from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Dakota Prairie Lutheran Parish: ■ Bowman Lutheran - Worship Worship Times 9:30 a.m.

■ Bowman Lutheran - 9:30 a.m.

■ Lebanon Lutheran of worship followed by coffee

■Amidon Lebanon- Worship Lutheran8- a.m.

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■ worship with two exceptions: First Lutheran of Rhame -5 p.m. supper and10:15 6 p.m.a.m. worship, Worship ■ Bethany JulyLutheran 19 and Aug. of 2Rhame ■ Bethany Lutheran Worship 9 a.m.- 9 a.m. worship followedSwanson by coffee Pastor Charles

■ First Lutheran - 10:30 a.m.

■ Scranton Lutheran worship.

Potluck following worship Pastor Peterson on JulyMary 12 and Aug. 9

701-275-6977 ■ Scranton Lutheran Parish Sunday, June 22 - 8 a.m., St. Sunday, July 12 - 9:30 a.m. All parish John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace worship at Peace Pastor Worship; 10:30 Church: a.m., Special Galen Strand Congregational Meeting, Peace Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, JuneJuly 27 -158 -p.m., AA, Peace Council meeting Peace Church Friday, JulyJune 17 - 829p.m., AA, Peace Sunday, - 8 a.m., St. Church John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Sunday, JulyWorship 19 - 8 a.m. St. John’s Worship; 11 a.m. Peace Worship; After Church at Peace: Meet & greet luncheon for Pastoral Candidate Mary Wiggins Peace Church basement

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HIRING SERVICE AND Equipment Setup Technicians. Competitive wages, 401k, health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays and paid factory training. Prefer experience but will train the right individuals. Call Troy 701-452-4242 or Duane 701-254-4649. Sayler Implement, Inc., Wishek and Linton, ND. CENTRAL N.D. DIRT and field drain tile contractor seeking dependable individual. Full time employment. Must have good operator and mechanical skills.

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VI. Committee Reports: VII. Finance – Motion to approve May 2015 Financials made by Mike, seconded by Scott, motion carried.

1. A/R Aging Report- Scott to contact Plains if Margie can find the #.

2. SW Water Usage Report – still in the black VIII. Streets – Update - Gravel for Fargo Street – Josh is working on the grader, will get this done when grader is done. Josh will order gravel tomorrow.

IX. Water & Sewer – Water Meter Update - Going good, will install more meters on Thursday. Have about 22 more to install.

X. Slurry the Main Street – Josh will look into getting someone to do this. Will not use the County as the chip seal will not work.

Must be Slurry 3/8 to ½’ slurry fill. Dennis suggested finding out who is doing the work on the Rhame road south and see if they are willing to work on Main Street.

XI. City Works – Branch burning – Fire department will do this.

Scott and Josh will get to work on this. Thursday there is a Fire Dept. meeting.

XII. All signs for 20 mph are up – Margie will contact the sheriff and have them come over to check and make sure everyone is going 20 mph.

XIII. Police - no report XIV. Equipment 1. Old Dump Truck - Will keep – may need to haul cold mix.

County has cold mix.

2. Mower – Would like a smaller mower – the mower we have now doesn’t maneuver very well.

Will look at getting a new mower next year.

XV. Park – No report – would be happy to have people volunteer to do work. Josh will mow area around ball field.

XVI. Old Business.

1. Surge Funding – Brosz Update – nothing to report. Margie will contact Brosz to find out when the camera will be here.

2. Update on Sale of Blk 6, lots 13 & 14. – Had to get abstract updated. All info in now with Steve Wild.

3. Rhame Clean up – Costs – Garbage cost from G&G was almost $2,000. Will have dumpster behind City Hall next year.

4. Junk Cars – Update – will change ending date to August 1, 2015.

5. Federal Grant for Second Siren – Update – Slope will install and pay for pole.

XVII. New Business.

1. Federal Grant for second siren – Online Classes are available.

Scott and Mike have already taken the classes and will get certificate of completion to Margie.

2. Bonding for Mayor & Auditor Motion to approve bond for June 2015 – May 2016 in the amount of $366,226.00 made by Scott, seconded by Mike, motion carried.

3. Karla ask about a generator at the Legion – There is a generator at the fire hall. Will tell Karla so she can put this on the Mitigation Plan.

4. Motion to approve invoices made by Mike, seconded by Scott, motion carried.

XVIII. Comments – Flags up for Gala Days – Josh will put up banners. Josh will build flower boxes, Margie will get flowers and plant in boxes XIX. Senior Citizens received a grant of $500.00. Will cover bills for upkeep up to $500 for bills at the Café. This is a sales tax grants – Dennis would like to put in for more sales tax grants for paving on the south side of the café. The council would be happy to allow Dennis to apply for a grant for this.

XX. Air conditioner at cafe – ask Dave at Curt’s Sheet metal. Josh will also check other possible companies that can do this.

XXI. Motion to adjourn made by Scott at 8:25 p.m. seconded by Mike, motion carried.

North Dakota, until 10:00 a.m., August 4, 2015, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for furnishing all labor, materials, and all else necessary for the construction of County Courthouse, South Landscape and Grading, Bowman County, North Dakota.

the receipt of bids.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond in a sum equal to five (5) percent of the full amount of the bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The bidder shall submit a Bid Bond payable to Bowman County. The bid security is a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will enter into a contract for the work described in the contract documents. The bid security of the three (3) lowest bidders will be retained until the contract has been awarded and executed, but no longer than 30 days after the opening of bids. The successful bidder will be required to furnish contract Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the full amount of the contract.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

Dated this 7th day of July, 2015 as authorized by Bowman County on July 7th 2015

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lEgals PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER JULY 10, 2015 MINUTES FOR RHAME CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 7:00 PM LOCATION: CITY HALL I. Meeting called to order by Grace, acting Mayor, at 7:03 p.m.

II. Roll Call: Scott Luvaas, Grace Wood, Mike Germann, Joshua Umbreit, Margie Russ, Deb Street, Brent Voigt, Bob Waller, Dennis Walser, Phil Berg, Stephanee Germann, Pam Getz, Helen Edwards, III. Motion to approve May 12, 2015 minutes with one correction* made by Scott, seconded

by Mike, motion carried. *Change date on Item # XVII - August instead of July.

IV. Phil Berg – Discussion on vehicle nuisance – would like to put up a 6” fence to cover cars and would like to build a wooden fence in front that replicates the town in 1962. Margie will check with Steve Wild on the North Street closure as Phil’s land is not included will need to fix.

Council is willing to work with Phil on this. Will make the cars look presentable, replace windows, clean up, and put up fence. Motion to allow Phil to put up fence made by Mike, seconded by Scott, motion carried. Originally Phil spoke to the council on this September 13, 2010. All other residents must remove vehicles or make arrangements with the council.

V. Brent Voigt – Wanted to know what changed from the March meeting to the April meeting and why the City is no longer willing to give 13 feet to Wanda and Deb. Grace explained there are no minutes or county filing to back up Voigt’s claim. Additionally, Wanda was given an option of a free easement from Deb Street, Wanda declined this offer. Discussed on the placement of the water and sewer lines and tie in lines for City Hall and Brent Voigt’s building on Main Street.

Brent ask when his sewer line will be put into place for his building on Main Street. Motion to fix the sewer line for Brent’s building on Main Street made by Scott, seconded by Mike, motion carried. Will use Lynn’s backhoe to do the work. Will need to get some cold patch for Main Street.

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER JULY 10, 17 & 24, 2015 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of ____2015 SEWER MAIN REHABILITATION___will be received by the CITY OF BOWMAN COMMISSION, BOWMAN, North Dakota at the office of_______CITY FINANCE OFFICER, 101 1ST STREET NE; P.O. BOX 12, BOWMAN, North Dakota until 2:00 p.m., local time on July 27, 2015, and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of: the rehabilitation of sanitary sewer mains via Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) along with sewer manhole rehabilitation. Approximate lengths of pipe to be rehabilitated include 3,616 LF of 8 inch, 1,823 LF of 10 inch, 10,182 LF of 12 inch, and 803 LF of 15 inch. Forty seven (47) sanitary sewer manholes to be improved via corrosion resistant underlayment and epoxy topcoating.

The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the City Hall and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 S. Main. Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www.broszeng. com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications. Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda.

In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the following locations: Builder’s Exchange – Billings, MT; Rapid City, SD; & Dickinson, ND The City of Bowman reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein.

Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the City of Bowman at least 72 hours before the services are required.

For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 701-523-3309 .

Dated at Bowman, North Dakota 7th Day of July, 2015 Peggy Allen, City Finance Officer City of Bowman Bowman, North Dakota PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER JULY 10, 17 & 24, 2015 SECTION 00030 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by Bowman County, North Dakota at the Offices of the County Commissioners, Bowman County Court House, 104 First Street Northwest, Suite 1, Bowman,

Bids shall be upon basis of each payment for the following major estimated quantities: Landscape Plantings Rock Mulch Seeding

65 Each 260 SY 175 SY

The proposed work specified in the contract documents must be substantially complete by October 9, 2015 and entirely completed by October 16, 2015.

The contract documents are on file and may be examined at the following locations: Office of the County Auditor, Bowman County, North Dakota Ulteig Engineers, Inc., Bismarck, North Dakota All bids shall be made on the bid packet included in the project manual. A complete digital copy of the drawings and project manual, pursuant to which labor, materials, or services must be furnished, is available at www.ulteig.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00 by inputting the Quest Project No. 3999351 on our website’s homepage (located under Bidding Documents). Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in downloading and working with the digital project information. Bidders may also obtain hard copies of the drawings and project manual from the issuing office of Ulteig Engineers, Inc., 1412 Basin Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58504 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $50.00.

All bids shall be made on the bidding documents included in the project manual.

A Bid shall be received no later than the date and time prescribed and at the place indicated in the advertisement or invitation to bid and shall be enclosed in a plainly marked package with the Project title, the name and address of Bidder, acknowledging addendums if applicable.

Per North Dakota Century Code 48-01.2-05 bids shall be accompanied, IN A SEPARATE SEALED ENVELOPE ATTACHED TO THE BID PACKAGE, by the Bid security and CONTRACTOR LICENSE. If a Bid is sent by mail or other delivery system, the sealed envelope containing the Bid shall be enclosed in a separate package plainly marked on the outside with the notation “BID ENCLOSED.” Per North Dakota Century Code 48-01.2-06 if individual general, electrical or mechanical portions of the bid exceed $100,000.00 separate bids are required. Bidder shall include IN A SEPARATE SEALED ENVELOPE ATTACHED TO THE BID PACKAGE, notice that the portions of the bid are considered general, electrical or mechanical and that separate bids are required. Failure to disclose this information prior to the opening of the bid shall be reason for rejection of the bid.

Bids may be filed with the Bowman County Auditor during normal office hours or hand carried to the meeting prior to the scheduled bid opening, as specified above. No bidder shall withdraw his bid for at least 30 days after the scheduled closing time for

Sandra Tivis, Auditor Bowman County, North Dakota PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER JULY 10 & 17, 2015 Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Bowman City Commission will meet on July 21st at 5:30 pm in the commission chambers at City Hall (101 1st St NE) to conduct a public hearing regarding the addition of city blocks to the Renaissance Zone and the deletion of block 14. The following blocks are being proposed to be added 5, 6, 17, 35, 37, 38, 63, 71, and 70. Anyone wishing to voice their concern is invited to attend this public hearing. If there are any questions, please contract Peggy Allen, City Financial Auditor by calling 523-3309.

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AND AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO WORKFORCE SAFETY & INSURANCE, AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING relating to Attorney Fees; Premium Penalties; Experience Rating; Rehabilitation Services; Medical Services Denitions; Medical Necessity; Home Modications; Preservice Reviews; Provider Responsibilities; Elements of Filing; Other States’ Coverage; Scholarship Fund Refunds; Risk Management; and Classication of Inmates.

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For the next several weeks I will be breaking down the Viking’s roster, evaluating the players and letting you know what to expect from each position. If you have any questions or comments feel free to write me at jwright3030@gmail. com, follow me on Twitter @SkolJWright or find me on Facebook at Jordan Wright. All stats are courtesy of Pro Football Focus unless noted otherwise.

As you know, last week I finished up with the offense, but now it’s time to turn our focus

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onto the other side of the ball. While the offense may score points and have the better known players, it’s defense that wins championships and Mike Zimmer knows that. Before becoming the Vikings Head Coach, Zimmer was one of the most respected defensive coordinators in the NFL.

Before Zimmer arrived, the Vikings ranked 32 (out of 32 teams) in points per game allowed and 31 in yards per game given up. In Zimmer’s first year, the Vikings made significant strides and finished 11 and 14 respectively. With a year spent learning Zimmer’s defense, as well as adding some new players, Coach Zimmer will be looking to bring Minnesota into the top 10 of defenses, which is something we haven’t had in a long time. So let’s jump into the defensive breakdown with the defensive

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Starters: Minnesota is returning all four of last season’s starters, and unless something happens we should see Brian Robison at left defensive end, Linval Joseph at defensive tackle, Sharrif Floyd at the other defensive tackle spot and Everson Griffen at right defensive end. Griffen ended the season as the number eight 4-3 defensive end in the NFL and is only 27 years old, while Floyd finished as the fifth best defensive tackle and is only 24 years old. Those two are young building blocks on the defensive line and should only get better as they become accustomed to Zimmer’s system.

Primary backups: The Vikings have a solid de-

fensive line, but they are probably most excited about the depth. Along with third round pick Danielle Hunter (defensive end), the Vikings re-signed Tom Johnson who was Pro Football Focus’ 23rd ranked defensive tackle. The Vikings also have Scott Crichton who was drafted in the third round of last year’s draft. Crichton didn’t play much last season (only 16 plays all season), but is entering his second season and figures to see the field a lot more going forward.

Hunter will probably take a similar approach to Crichton and probably won’t see the field much this year, but he has all the tools to become a very successful defensive end down the road.

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On the bubble: There are eight players currently battling for the remaining one or two spots on the defensive line. Those players are Isame Faciane, Shamar Stephen, B.J. Dubose, Caesar Rayford, Justin Trattou, Leon Mackey, Chigbo Anunoby and Chrishon Rose. Out of those players, the ones with the best shot of making the team are Justin Trattou and Shamar Stephen since they played for the Vikings last season. The other players on the bubble are more than likely just camp bodies, but it’s always possible one or two of those guys can step up and make a run at a backup spot.

While the Vikings have the eighth best defensive end and the fifth best defensive tackle in the league, starting left defensive end Brian Robison is the weak spot on the defensive line. Robison finished the season as ranked number 52 (out of 59) at defensive end. Robison is 32 years old, and while he probably has another couple years of decent production left, the Vikings have done a good job in the draft the last two years to make sure his replacement is waiting in the wings.

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GAME AND FISH NEWS ■■ Game and fish at the state fair

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will host thousands of visitors to its Conservation and Outdoors Skills Park July 17-25 at the State Fair in Minot.

Visitors will be treated to an array of activities, exhibits and useful information as the park will be open from 1-7 p.m. daily.

Pathways to Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Archery are major attractions where each outdoor activity is taught to interested kids and adults. Of course, the opportunity to catch a fish brings excitement to the littlest angler.

Outreach biologist Greg Gullickson said the Conservation and Outdoors Skills Park is a really good stop for the entire family to learn about the outdoors, and to participate in activities that might just turn a youngster and others on to hunting and fishing in North Dakota.

“In addition to some great hands-on outdoor learning opportunities, we offer a live fish display, furbearer exhibit and native prairie plantings,” Gullickson said, while also mentioning numerous shade trees and picnic tables provide visitors a chance to rest and enjoy the surroundings.

Two information centers staffed by Game and Fish Department personnel bookend the Conservation and Outdoors Skills Park, which is located on the north end of the grounds near the All Seasons Arena.

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■■ MULEY Day Camp slated for July 11 The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Encouraging Tomorrow’s Hunters program is a primary sponsor for a youth and family outdoor learning event in the Bismarck area on Saturday, July 11.

Put on by the Mule Deer Foundation, the MULEY Day Camp runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Moffit Gun Range. It includes rifle and archery target shooting, hunting and safety information and demonstrations.

All equipment is pro-

vided, along with a free lunch and door prizes for youth (age 18 and under) with parent, guardian or family present. To preregister, email k_kuhlmann@hotmail.com or call 701-320-0493. Visit www.muledeer.org for more information on the MULEY program and event details.

The Game and Fish Department’s Encouraging Tomorrow’s Hunters program provides grant dollars to help local communities and organizations fund events that promote youth hunting and shooting sports. For more information, contact outreach biologist Pat Lothspeich at 701-3286332.

■■ Hunting guide and outfitter test set

The next guide and outfitter written examination is Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department office in Bismarck. The test is given periodically to anyone interested in becoming a hunting guide or outfitter in the state.

In addition to passing a written exam, qualifications for becoming a guide include a background check for criminal and game and fish violations; certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and standard first aid; and employment by or contract with a licensed hunting outfitter.

Hunting outfitter eligibility requirements include the guide qualifications, as well as an individual must have held a hunting guide license

for two years; and must have proof of liability insurance.

Interested individuals are required to preregister by calling the Game and Fish Department’s enforcement office at 3286604.

■■ Fur Harvester Class scheduled in Bismarck

The North Dakota Cooperative Fur Harvester Education Program is sponsoring a fur harvester education class in Bismarck for anyone interested in trapping or hunting furbearers.

The course is scheduled for Aug. 18, 20 and 22. The event is free and takes 16 hours to complete over a three-day period.

Students will learn about traps, trapping and snaring techniques, furbearer biology and fur care. A field day allows students to make a variety of land, water and snare sets.

Upon completion, graduates are issued a certification card that is recognized by any state requiring trapper education prior to purchasing a license.

Anyone interested in signing up for the class should visit the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website at gf.nd. gov, click on the Hunter Education Enrollment link, and then click on the list of hunter education courses.

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the state’s tax on oil production guarantees large sums of money for North Dakota cities and counties affected by oil. A majority of the funds are focused on western North Dakota, where the affects are felt the strongest.

Bowman County, an oil and gas producing county, is set to receive millions of dollars under the formula change—the formula’s percentage that determines how much is divvied up for western counties was increased from 25 to 30 percent.

Per Bogar’s calculations, however, the county would also receive an additional sum when figuring in the higher price of oil.

Bowman County is one of two counties in the state—the other being Divide County —to also receive a $4 million oil impact grant, which would be allocated in two years.

Millions of dollars in other oil impact grants were created through passage of the bill, including grants for North Dakota schools, airports, fire departments, law enforcement, hospitals and more.

Bowman County and the cities of Bowman, Rhame and Scranton have each guaranteed their respective amounts from another revenue stream prompted by the state’s vast oil production. That came in the form of what was called a “surge bill,� also created during the legislative session.

The one-time surge amounts won’t change, and they’ve already been earmarked for special infrastructure related projects in the area.

There’s also a third bit of large-dollar funding that the county and cities will receive, though not for another two years.

A “bucket bill,� HB1377, allocates a percentage of the unobligated balance of the state’s strategic investment and improvements fund and the state share of oil and gas tax allocations.

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Bogar claimed a total of $80 million in additional funds through the “bucket bill� would be available for some western counties and cities, after again computing the formula using the increased price of oil. That translates into more than another million dollars for Bowman County. “That’s a pretty significant win for oil and gas counties,� Bogar said.

The amount of money that the state disburses from the oil and gas tax is directly related to the flux in the price of a barrel of oil; as it increases, so do the disbursements.

Excluding the already disbursed surge funds, with the updated computations of the oil and gas tax formula and proceeds from the bucket bill, Bogar said the county could receive a total of nearly $10 million over the next biennium.

With the county and cities soon heading into the budget season, Bogar said it was important that they recognize how much

potential funding they would receive. Though the bucket payout wouldn’t be budgeted for until next year for 2017.

Bogar suggested the bucket payout be used similarly to how the surge bill funds were spent, as a one-time expenditure.

But the increases in the legislation is also important because, with the new formula and the bucket bill, the oil and gas producing counties in North Dakota “can hold their ground,� according to Bogar, when it comes to leveraging to their benefit during the legislative session.

The price for light, sweet crude oil is currently around $50 per barrel.

But there’s huge uncertainty surrounding its pricing future.

One of the biggest unknowns in oil production is the climate in Iran. “We cave to Iran and give them what they want,�

Bogar said, in his opinion.

If their oil comes through onto the market, it would provide between 400,000

and 800,000 barrels per day. That’s 70 percent of Bakken production.

If that happens, according to Bogar, all bets are off for the future of oil

prices.

It also depends on terrorist activity in the Middle East. If the radical Islamic group ISIS attacks one of Saudi Arabia ports,

the price of oil could suddenly jump $30 overnight, too. “That’s what makes (forecasting oil prices) a crapshoot,� he said.

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