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Bakken Cookfest comes to Bowman BY FRANK TURNER

The NOAA precipitation outlook map shows an above chance for rainfall in for the southwest region of North Dakota. Courtesy Photo/NOAA

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he United States recently became the number one oil producer in the world and it’s largely in part because of the Bakken oil field. In 2018, North Dakota produced an average 1,276,572 barrels of oil every single day, making it the number 2 producing state in the entire nation, according to information from the North Dakota

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or farmers, the growing season this summer has been unusually rainy, causing difficulty in the managing and planting of their crops. As August approaches, National Weather Service meteorologist Ken Simosko said that he expects the downpour trend to continue in southwest North Dakota. “In August, your region experiences an accumulative 1.04 inches of precipitation for the month,” he said. “Right now the outlook map indicates a slight chance for above average

Department of Mineral Resources. Every year, the North Dakota Petroleum Council picks out two small communities in the Bakken region to celebrate the success of North Dakota oil production, and this year they came to Bowman to host the Bakken Cookfest. The first part of the cookfest was dedicated to an education session for the general public. Experts from the industry and the

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hamber of commerce representatives from all over North Dakota’s southwest region gathered in Bowman this week for a Vision West conference. The conference provided a platform for regional community leaders to gather and discuss broad topics, which are affecting the whole region. One local attendee, NDSU Extension Program Coordinator Andrea Bowman, said that one major

topic of discussion was focused on the upcoming U.S and ND Census. “In the morning we heard from Kevin Iverson, the manager of the North Dakota Census Office,” said Bowman. “He talked about the upcoming census and the importance of getting an accurate count.” Many communities in the region are gearing up for the census. Because the count only happens once every 10 years, counties are looking for trusted temporary workers to facilitate the count.

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Finding eligible workers for the census is incredibly important for counties in the region. Iverson from the North

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many residents are counted in an area. According to data from the North Dako-

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The NOAA temperature outlook map shows a good chance for below average temperatures in for the southwest region of North Dakota. Courtesy Photo/NOAA

WEATHER » FROM PAGE 1 precipitation.” In addition to extra rain, Simosko said that the outlook also calls for below average temperatures. So what is the average temperature for the region? According to

National Weather Service data, the average high for the month of August is 82.9 degrees and the average low is 54.2 degrees. Simosko explained that the above average precipitation and lower temperatures are likely correlated. More cloud

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cover and the presence of rain conditions usually leads to cooler days. “Cooler temperatures and precipitation go hand in hand,” he said. The meteorologist also attributed the cooler temperature to a northern jet stream. “For the month of August, it looks like there is a northwesterly jet stream that will push air from the west coast, through Canada, and into the Midwest region,” he said. It’s also important to note that monthly outlook maps are still limited in what they can tell meteorologists. When looking at an outlook map, meteorologists cannot tell how much the weather is going to be above or below the average. Instead, the outlook indicates the percentage chance that con-

ditions will be above or below average. “As we look into the month of August, it’s not necessarily a prediction so much as an outlook,” he explained. As for extreme weather, Simosko said that there is no direct way to tell this early whether the southwest region will continue to experience tornados and hail. With tornadoes touching down in the region, Simosko said that it’s important to stay informed. Even still, disaster storms and tornadoes are hard to predict. “Generally speaking, there is no way to know from a monthly outlook whether there are conditions that would favor extreme weather,” he said. “Sometimes we don’t know that extreme weather conditions are present until a day before.” Even though it’s not clear whether August will favor extreme weather condition, the meteorologist said that August is still a time that can have hail and tornado events. “Usually it’s not until late September that the risk for extreme weather starts to significantly drop.” For now, remember to keep a rain jacket and umbrella on hand, because the region will likely continue to experience even more rain.

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DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Anthony England, Astronaut/Scientist Dakota Datebook written by Merry Helm July 29, 2019 — It was on this date in 1985 that astronaut-scientist Anthony England finally reached outer space. He was part of a seven-man crew aboard the space shuttle Challenger, which orbited the planet 126 times in 7.94 days. Just six minutes after the shuttle was launched, one of Challenger ’s three main engines shut down. It was too late to abort the mission; instead the situation became an “abort to orbit” – the first time it ever happened. When the Challenger returned eight days later, the mission was considered a success. Tony England was born in Indiana in 1942, but when he was 10, his family moved to West Fargo, which he calls his hometown. He grew up wanting to be a pilot, but his eyesight wasn’t good enough, and he had to give up that dream. In-

stead, he studied math and science and went to MIT, where he majored in physics. When he discovered that he liked fieldwork, he brought geology into the mix and got his Ph.D. in geophysics. England developed theories about how to predict the electrical properties of the moon and the planets, and it was this work that brought him to the attention of the National Academy of Sciences. The Academy wanted NASA to include scientists in their Apollo and Skylab space programs; Tony said yes, and joined the Apollo program in 1967. Despite his eyesight, England

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BAKKEN » FROM PAGE 1 ND Dept. of Mineral Resources gave updates on the North Dakota Bakken region. Presenters discussed oil collection rates, explained the science behind oil drilling, and showed projections of where future oil production is headed. Another main focus of the session was highlighting new technologies in the gas and oil industry. According to the ND Department of Mineral Resources, improving gas collection methods and drilling technology is the next big step in the industry. Kathy Neset from NESET consulting services said that as time moves forward, oilrigs will continue to become more efficient and have the ability to drill more wells. The event wasn’t all based on presenta-

tions and education, however. The cookfest also provided both food and live entertainment in downtown Bowman. At the cookfest, different oil businesses and corporations served the community free BBQ style food. Balon Corporation’s regional manager Brian Grady was just one of the many oil representatives serving brisket to Bowman folks passing by. “There are only two of these petroleum camp cookouts per year and we also do oilfield golf tournaments as well,” said Grady. Balon Corporation manufactures pipeline and tank valves for the oil and gas industry. Although Balon manufactures valves, Grady said that he and his team also love to cook. Grady was especially happy about how their banana pudding

turned out. “The recipe has been down through for many, many years,” he said. “We do a lot of cooking. A lot of companies give hats and other small things, but we don’t do that, we give away food for customer appreciation.” Grady said that the petroleum council picked Bowman this year was because Bowman used to make up a large percentage of produced oil in North Dakota. “A lot of the oil used to come through here before the big Bakken oil boom,” he said. Ultimately, Grady said that it was good to give back to the community. He continued, “This is what we do. We make valves, but we love cooking food. Just breaking bread with people is the way to do it.”

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VISION WEST » FROM PAGE 1 ta Census, just one resident missed in the count could end up costing local governments over $19,000. Bowman said the main take away from the meeting was getting a chance to learn about new topics, network with neighboring counties, and coming to consensus on how the group can move forward to accomplish their goals. “We talked a lot about the importance of communities being involved in the census and getting people to participate,” said Bowman. “A lot of the discussion was centered around making the census available to everyone.” In addition to the 2020 census, regional speakers talked about the Ports to Plains Update and its possible impact on North Dakota communities. Local speakers also

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gave presentations on what projects and initiatives have been successful in their communities. At the conference, Lemmon resident Judy Larson spoke about the recent success of the Placemakers group. Larson explained that Placemakers is a growing group of project minded people coming together to have a good time and try new things like brewing beer and painting classes. Community leaders in the room discussed

how new initiatives and groups like Placemakers could increase community involvement and engagement in the southwest North Dakota region. Overall, Bowman said that hearing different regional perspectives and engaging with other people is what makes the event successful. “It’s always good to bring people to our community,” said Bowman. “Anytime we can get them to stop, it’s a win.”

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but England was too busy and turned them down. Three years later, they asked him again, this time enticing him with another chance to go into space. He couldn’t say no. Tony’s new role at NASA was as a member of the new space shuttle program. For the first three years, he flew shuttle simulators to help programmers and engineers perfect the computer navigation software. When he finally went up in the Challenger in 1985, his job as a mission specialist was to conduct many of the experiments in the onboard laboratory. England had only two chances to appreciate the view from space – once when his equipment needed to cool down and again on the last night of the mission when he could stay up late. The flight was during the annual Perseid meteor shower, and the Aurora Australis was in full view above

Antarctica. He pinpointed West Fargo as the shuttle flew over North Dakota and was able to see automobile headlights outlining the highways below. Of the shooting stars zipping through the Aurora Australis, England said, “It was otherworldly. Definitely something to remember.” England left NASA in 1986 and went to work for the University of Michigan as a professor of electrical engineering while also conducting research in environmental remote sensing. “Dakota Datebook” is a radio series from Prairie Public in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and with funding from the North Dakota Humanities Council. See all the Dakota Datebooks at prairiepublic.org, or subscribe to the “Dakota Datebook” podcast.

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was to become a pilot after all. He went to Air Force flight school, where he learned to fly jets. England’s first brush with space disasters came while he was working as a part of the support team for Apollo 13 – the mission featured in Ron Howard’s movie starring Tom Hanks. England was there in the control room when the astronauts in the space capsule radioed, “Houston, we have a problem,” and it was England who, with other engineers, scrambled to design the CO2 scrubber, which they hoped would get the astronauts safely back to Earth. And it was also England who talked the astronauts through the process of building their own scrubber in space. When the crew returned, their device was identical to the lab model the engineers had designed. Tony was himself scheduled to fly to the moon on Apollo 19, but NASA canceled the program after Apollo 17. In 1972, England left NASA to work for the U.S. Geological Survey, for whom he led scientific expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic. NASA tried to hire him back in 1976,

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cial Services, $1,758.19; 30855, Mark Amundson, $300.00; 30856, Troy Anderson Trucking, $1,896.25; 30857, Bowman County 4-H, $39.98; 30858, Bowman County Treasurer, $70.18; 30859, Bowman County Treasurer, $2,000.00; 30860, Bowman Glass, $136.50; 30861, Brosz Engineering, $78,757.50; 30862, Buckley Ranch, $1,303.50; 30863, Burke Ranch Trucking, $1,465.25; 30864, Cerberus Security, $1,752.00; 30865, Comfort Suites, $169.20; 30866, DMC Wear Parts, $157.12; 30926, DTE, Inc., $163.34; 30867, First International Bank (Visa), $490.55; 30868, Fisher Industries, $1,666.99; 30869, Randy Gaebe, $221.00; 30870, Karla Germann, $21.00; 30871, Hell Creek Trucking, $3,101.00; 30872, John Deere Financial, $1,685.31; 30873, Lomco Inc., $1,845.62; 30874, MCI, $129.64; 30875, MDU, $2,536.68; 30876, Midco, $85.00; 30877, Montana Fluid Solutions, $17,600.00; 30878, NDEMA, $250.00; 30879, ND Insurance Reserve, $3,121.28; 30880, Newby’s Ace Hardware, $247.96; 30881, Newby’s Ace Hardware, $286.59; 30882, Northwest Tire, $23.98; 30883, Paystubz, $286.44; 30884, Peters Trucking, $6,867.00; 30885, Radisson, $338.40; 30886, Ramkota, $169.20; 30887, Gregory Ian Runge, Attorney at Law, $117.40; 30888, Mindy Schumacher, $69.00; 30889, Total Safety, $619.00; 30890, Shaine Towe, $52.50; 30891, Wilson Construction, $44,955.98. The Bowman County Planning and Zoning Board recommended final approval of Resolution # 9, adding the Solar Ordinance to the Bowman County Planning and Zoning ordinance. Jeffers made a motion to approve, with Braaten seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. The Bowman County Planning and Zoning Board recommended final approval of Resolution # 10, which previously was listed as Resolution # 8, due to a duplication in the numbering. The original Resolution #8 was approved in March 2009, as an amendment to the ordinance for livestock feeding operations. Buchmann made a motion to approve, with Abrahamson seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Gary Symanowski and Ken Steiner met to discuss the Gascoyne Lake Park and the current campers that have been present there for a length of time. Also present for the discussion: Bowman County Sheriff Frank Eberle, Bowman County Deputy Sheriff Shaine Towe, Bowman County State’s Attorney Andrew Weiss and Bowman County Water Resource Board member Jim Septon. Concerns of sanitation of the area was expressed with a horse that is being corralled in one of the picnic areas. Buchmann made a motion to transfer the management authority of the Gascoyne Lake Park from Bowman County to the Bowman County Water Resource Board to enact and enforce the rules of the Gascoyne Lake Park, effective immediately. Braaten seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Abrahamson made a motion to approve the June 18, 2019 minutes, with the correction. Jeffers seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Bowman County Treasurer Anita McLaughlin met to present the June Treasurer’s Report Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation report. Braaten made a motion to approve, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Bowman County Extension Agent, Max Robison, met to provide an update of the office. Bowman Slope Multi County Human Service Director, Shonda Schwartz, met to provide update of the 2019 financial report and the shortfall that may occur. Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs, Gary

Brennan and Lucas Doerr, from Brosz met to discuss road projects. Abrahamson made a motion to approve the Nebo Township Gravel request for 1,000 cubic yards of gravel from the Braaten or Erickson Pit, with the township responsible for fifty percent of the cost for the Fossum Road, with Braaten seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Abrahamson made a motion to approve the gravel request submitted by Robin Braaten, for 200 cubic yards of gravel needed from the Braaten Pit. Braaten will be responsible for 100 percent of the cost. Jeffers seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with Abrahamson, Jeffers, Buchmann and Brackel voting aye. Braaten abstained from voting. Motion carried. Biggs informed the commissioners that dust control has been completed on all roads that were done last year. Abrahamson made a motion to approve Change order # 1 for the 152nd Ave SW Road Project, due to muck excavation need by the contractor, Central Specialties, for a net change of $2,301 in the contractor bid price. Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Buchmann made a motion to approve Change Order #2 for the 152nd Ave SW Road Project, for geo-synthetic material, underdrain pipe, and aggregate base course to repair subgrade deficiencies, to Central Specialties, for a net change of $215,090 in the contractor bid price. Jeffers seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Bowman County Department heads met to present their 2020 proposed budgets. Bowman County State’s Attorney Andrew Weiss joined the meeting at 2:15 pm. Discussion was held on the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act, clarifying the exempt versus the non-exempt employment status for the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Co-Directors, in reference to the federal compensation rules of overtime. Weiss will provide a written opinion of his analysis of their current classification status. Jeffers made a motion to approve the June 2019 Month-End Bureau of Land Management Report, with Braaten seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Bowman Regional Library Board Members, Jean Nudell, Kristi Miller, Benji Schaff, and director, Sarah Snavely met to present the 2020 budget. With no further business to discuss, Jeffers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:17 PM, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Lynn Brackel, Chairman Board of Bowman County Commission ATTEST: Sandra K. Tivis, Bowman County Auditor __________________________

Mary Duletski, DeeAnn Erickson, Mark Erickson, Pam Fisher, Casey Hande, Betty Heinrich, Nancy Njos Heimer, Don Hestekin, Pam Hestekin, Rachel Hestekin, Terrill Heyen, Payko Holecek, Marissa Humbracht, Wes Humbracht, Jon Jahner, Lisa Kalstrom, Jackie Kathrein, Sarah Kordovsky, Gene Anne Kulseth, Trevor Kulseth, Barbi Narum, Scott Ouradnik, Brad Pauley, Kathy Pauley, Chris Peterson, Dan Peterson, Lori Sola, Brandy Stadheim, Josh Stadheim, Mia Stafford, Duane Stuber, Jettie Swanson & Robin Welch. 1. Call to Order: President Stacy McGee called meeting to order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Agenda: Janikowski moved, seconded by Bowman to approve the agenda. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried. 4. Routine Board Items: a. Minutes: Bowman moved, seconded by Homelvig to accept the following minutes: Regular Board Meeting May 15, 2019. All in favor, motion carried. b. Bills: Homelvig moved, seconded by Bowman to approve the district bills. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried. c. Financial Reports: Discussion was held. Approved as presented. 5. Public Comment: a. Public Comment Guidance Statement read by President Stacy McGee. One community members signed up to comment regarding item 6.a. Elementary Principal Report, two community members signed up to comment regarding Item 7.a. Update on Asbestos Abatement Project & Roof Repair Project, two community member signed up to comment on Item 7.b. Dissolution of Central Elementary #32, one community members signed up to comment regarding item 7.c. Hot Lunch Yearly Ticket Update, two community members signed up to comment regarding item 8.b. Summer Project and ten community members signed up to comment on item 8.e. School Board Policy - FFE Extra Curricular Participation Requirements. b. A parent, Trevor Kulseth, addressed the board regarding school board policy. 7.b. Dissolution of Central Elementary #32 Update: Item moved up in agenda to accommodate guests. Jackie Kathrein Superintendent of schools and Scott Ouradnik, Slope County Commissioner gave an update regarding the dissolution of Central Elementary #32. Discussion was held with no motions being made. 7.a. Update on Asbestos Abatement Project & Roof Repair Project: Item moved up on agenda to accommodate guests. Jon Brosz, Brosz Engineering and Dan Peterson, R&L Contracting gave updates on the projects. Discussion was held with no motions being made. 8.e. School Board Policy FFE Extra Curricular Participation Requirements: Item moved up on agenda to accommodate guests. Community members commented on school board policy. Discussion was held with no motions being made. 6. Administrative Reports: a. Elementary Principal Report: Written report distributed with school board packet information. No additional items were added. Community member commented on Elementary Principal Report. Discussion was held. b. 7-12 Principal Report: Written report distributed with school board packet information. No additional items were added. Discussion was held. c. Activities Director Report: Written report distributed with school board packet information. No additional items were added. Discussion was held. d. Associate Superintendent Report: Written report distributed

with school board packet information. Highlights of report were discussed. 8.b. Summer Projects: Item moved up on agenda to accommodate guests. · Community members commented on summer project, specifically the Adaptive Living/Life Skills Classroom Remodel. Janikowski moved, seconded by Andrews to approve the Adaptive Living/ Life Skills Classroom remodel project up to $25,000. Plan and bids were discussed. All in favor, motion carried. · Andrews moved, seconded by Bowman to approve up to $50,000 to be spend on flexible seating. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried. 7. Unfinished Business: a. Update on Asbestos Abatement Project & Roof Repair Project. Discussed earlier in meeting. No further discussion. b. Dissolution of Central Elementary #32 Update: Discussed earlier in meeting. No further discussion. c. Hot Lunch Yearly Ticket Update. One community member commented on Hot Lunch Program. Discussion was held with no motions being made. 8. New Business: a. Approve Teaching Contracts: Andrews moved, seconded by Stafford to approve the following contracts and salary: · 2018-2019 Teaching Contracts: Jessica Gussey, Drivers Education $29 per hour for instruction and $50 per round trip travel reimbursement to Bowman and Jane Reisenauer, Drivers Education $29 per hour for instruction and $50 per round trip travel reimbursement to Bowman. · 2019-2020 Teaching Contract: Heather Salzseider $41,900. · All in favor, motion carried. b. Summer Project: Discussed earlier in meeting. No further discussion. c. Handbooks: i. Elementary: Gaebe moved, seconded by Bowman to approve Elementary Handbook as presented. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried. ii. 7-12 Grade Handbook: · Bowman moved, seconded by Stafford to approve the 7-12 handbooks with removing extra-curricular activities portion of the handbook to its own individual handbook for the 2019-2020 school year. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried. · Janikowski moved, seconded by Andrews to table the extra-curricular activities portion of the handbook that was removed. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried. d. School Board Policy - Rescind Policy: Andrews moved, seconded by Bowman to rescind the ABCC Jan 2016 policy. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried. e. School Board Policy – FFE Extra Curricular Participation Requirements: Discussed earlier in meeting. To be included on the agenda for the June 17, 2019 Special Board Meeting. No further discussion. f. Negotiations Agreement: Section C Co-Curricular Competitive & Non-Competitive Activities Pay. Discussion was held. To be included on the agenda for the June 17, 2019 Special Board Meeting. No further discussion. g. Transfer of Oil & Gas Funding to Building Fund Update: Discussion was held. To be included on the agenda for the June 17, 2019 Special Board Meeting. No further discussion. 9. Other Items/Committee Reports: a. Activities (May 22 & Jun 5): Discussion was held with no motions being made. b. Negotiations (Jun 5): Discussion was held with no motions

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LEGALS Published in Bowman County Pioneer July 12, 19, 26, 2019 Erin Melling (ID #07860) Crane Roseland & Melling, P.C. P.O. Box 390 Hettinger, North Dakota 58639 (701) 567-2418 crmlaw@ndsupernet.com Attorney for Personal Representative Case No. 44-2019-PR-00006 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SLOPE COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of KURTIS MERKEL, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that the

Published in Bowman County Pioneer July 12, 19, 26, 2019 Steven J. Wild, #04091 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. 20 East Divide St PO Box 260 Bowman, North Dakota 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701.523.3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No. 06-2019-PR-00006 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MAGDELINA M. SCHAAF, AKA MAGDELINA SCHAAF 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 Rodney Schaaf the personal representative of the estate, at 13903 86th St SW, Bowman, ND 58623, or filed with the Court. Dated this 20th day of February, 2019. Rodney Schaaf 13903 86th St SW Bowman, ND 58623 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. PO BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative First publication on the _______ day of _______________, 2019. __________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer July 26, 2019 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on July 2, 2019, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, Josh Buchmann and Jerry Jeffers. Chairman Brackel called the meeting to order at 9:01 am. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Brackel asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Gary Symanowski will be meeting at 9:45 am. Abrahamson made a motion to approve, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. The following vouchers were approved by a motion made by Braaten, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. 8031-8095, June Payroll, $179,189.06; 30841-30854, So-

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Published in Bowman County Pioneer July 26, 2019 OFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 The regular meeting of the Bowman County School Board was held on Monday Jun 10, 2019 at 6:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room Rhame Campus. Members present: President Stacy McGee, Vice President Andrea Bowman & Board Members Tobiann Andrews, Randy Gaebe, Russ Homelvig, Camie Janikowski & Jim Stafford. Others present: Incoming Superintendent Wayne Heckaman, Associate Superintendent Steve Brannan, Tyler Senn 7-12 Principal, Elementary Principal Mitch Strand & Business Manager Debbie Bucholz. Guests present: Justin Abrahamson, Wes Andrews, Wade Blankenbaker, Heidi Bloomgren, Mike Bloomgren, Deb Briat, Jon Brosz,

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Special Meeting of the Bowman County Commission The Bowman County Commissioners have scheduled a special meeting for Monday July 29, 2019 at 8:00 am for discussion on 2020 Budget requests. The meeting will be held in the Commission Room located in the lower lever of the Bowman County Courthouse.

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being made. c. Policy (May 21): Discussion was held with no motions being made. d. Technology (May 28): Discussion was held with no motions being made. e. Committee Meetings: Activities Committee May 22th & Jun 5th Andrews & Stafford; Negotiations Committee Jun 5th Bowman; Policy Committee May 21st Andrews & McGee; Technology Committee May 28th Stafford. 10. Future Meeting Date/Location: a. Special Meeting – Monday, June 17, 2019, 6:00pm, Bowman County High School Conference Room. b. Annual Meeting – Monday July 15, 2019, 4:00pm Bowman County High School Conference Room. 11. Adjournment: With no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:50pm. Andrea Bowman, Vice-President Debbie Bucholz, Business Manager __________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer July 26, 2019 OFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 The special meeting of the Bowman County School Board was held on Monday June 17, 2019 in the Bowman County High School Conference Room. Members present: President Stacy McGee, Vice President Andrea Bowman & Board Members Tobiann Andrews, Randy Gaebe, Russ Homelvig, Camie Janikowski & Jim Stafford. Others present: Incoming Superintendent Wayne Heckaman, Associate Superintendent Steve Brannan & Business Manager Debbie Bucholz. Guests present. Bradley Abrahamson, Justin Abrahamson, Lyndsey Erickson, Pam Fisher, Jolene Hendrickx, Terrill Heyen, Marisa Humbracht, Wes Humbracht, Lisa Kalstrom, John Kalstrom, Lucas Kelly, Sarah Kordovsky, Trevor Kulseth, Charm Martian, Kathy Pauley, Jaden Schoch & Lori Sola. 1. Call to Order: President Stacy McGee called meeting to order at 6:02pm 2. Pledge of Allegiance: 3. Public Comment: Public Comment Guidance Statement read by President Stacy McGee. Eight community members signed up to comment on item 5. School Board Policy - FFE Extra Curricular Participation Requirements. 4. School Board Policy – Development and Possible 1st reading: a. FFE Extra Curricular Participation Requirements: Andrews moved, seconded by Janikowski to adopt FFE with the removal of all reference to incomplete assignments. Discussion was held. Roll call vote: Andrews yes, Stafford no, Homelvig no, Gaebe yes, Janikowski yes, Bowman yes and McGee yes. Majority in favor, motion carried. 5. Negotiated Agreement Section C: Co-Curricular Competitive & Non-Competitive Activities Pay: Moved to end of the agenda to accommodate guests. 6. Summer Projects: Janikowski moved, seconded by Bowman to approve the 1:1 project investment for up to $70,000. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried. 7. Transfer of Oil & Gas Funding to Building Fund Update: Homelvig moved, seconded by Bow-

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man to direct Business Manager to transfer necessary funds from Building Fund to General Fund to allow for maximum carryover related to the roof & other summer projects. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried. Item 5. Negotiated Agreement Section C: Co-Curricular Competitive & Non-Competitive Activities Pay: Moved to end of the agenda to accommodate guests: Negotiations for Co-Curricular Competitive & Non-Competitive Activities pay was discussed. Janikowski moved seconded by Gaebe to hold an executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations per NDCC 4404-19.1. Roll call vote: Stafford yes, Homelvig yes, Gaebe yes, Janikowski yes, Bowman yes, Andrews yes and McGee yes. All in favor. Motion carried. President McGee adjourned open session at 8:03pm. Members present in executive session; President Stacy McGee, Vice-President Andrea Bowman & Board Members Tobiann Andrews, Randy Gaebe, Russ Homelvig, Camie Janikowski & Jim Stafford, Incoming Superintendent Wayne Heckaman, Associate Superintendent Steve Brannan and Business Manager Debbie Bucholz. President McGee called meeting (executive session) to order at 8:04pm. Topic discussed Negotiations strategy. Executive session adjourned 9:25pm. President McGee reconvened open meeting at 9:26pm 5. Adjournment: With no further business, meeting was adjourned at 9:30pm. Andrea Bowman, Vice-President Debbie Bucholz, Business Manager __________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer July 26, 2019

½ a)/2 Example: 6% + 3% = 9% = 4.5% for each advisor. 5. Transfer of Oil & Gas Funding to Building Fund Update: Gaebe moved, seconded by Janikowski to direct Business Manager to transfer necessary funds from Building Fund to General Fund to allow for maximum carryover related to the roof & other summer projects. Discussion was held. All in favor, motion carried. 6. Adjournment: With no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:00am. Andrea Bowman, Vice-President Debbie Bucholz, Business Manager __________________________

ACADEMY 23,556.42; MNJ TECHNOLOGIES DIRECT, INC 337.10; MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES 8,415.89; MYSTERY SCIENCE 198.00; NASCO FORT ATKINSON 1,763.90; NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNITURE, LLC 21,216.16; ND COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS 1,945.00; ND FFA ASSOCIATION 290.00; ND FFA Foundation 22.85; ND SMALL ORGANIZED SCHOOLS 400.00; NDHSAA 530.60; NEWBY’S ACE HARDWARE 510.04; NJOS HEIMER,NANCY 359.6; NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT CAREER & TECHNICAL ED 75.00; NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION 950.00; NORTH WINDS LODGE 300.00; NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION 5,562.50; NORTHWEST TIRE 81.87; OFFICE DEPOT INC 1,675.44; PAYPAL 20.00; PERKINS RESTAURANT AND BAKERY 27.43; PLAY THERAPY SUPPLY 323.70; PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC 289.88; PROPOINT COOPERATIVE/FARMERS UNION OIL CO 1,125.32; QUALITY INN & SUITES – JAMESTOWN 224.97; R & L CONTRACTING INC 59,593.00; RAMKOTA HOTEL 1,417.00; REALLY GOOD STUFF, INC 5,966.69; ROUGHRIDER EDUCATION SERVICES 8,150.00; RUSHMORE CAVE 271.36; S&T CUSTOM PLUMBING, LLC 4,651.24; SCHOOL SPECIALTY 6,907.03; SCHROEDER CONTRACTING INC 28,158.00; SHORT BOOKS, THE 695.00; SM@RT COMPUTERS & SECURITY 71,573.50; SOUTHWEST HEALTH CARE 229.00; STEIN’S, INC 1,532.80; SUPREME SCHOOL SUPPLY CO 509.48; TEXAS ROAD HOUSE 42.62; THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORP 509.23; TIGER ELECTRIC, INC 2,583.04; TREND ENTERPRISES, INC 127.35; WAL-MART 145.61; WALKER, NICOLE 86.25; WELDELE, PHIL 100.00; WEST RIVER HEALTH SERVICES 3,674.20; WIESER EDUCATIONAL 1,218.53; WOODLEY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 428.84 Fund Total: 383,739.36 __________________________

b) Water: No known leaks. Legion leak was cause by the piping used which has been replaced. 1. 29 Day usage and 18664.70 gallons 2. 541,278 tower total gallons 3. 90,778 tower to town c) Sewer: Trees roots in the sewer lines will be treated in the next month. City of Bowman flushed several manholes. VIII. Old Business: a) Cynthea Smith: a. Council reviewed the complaint filed. Doyle made a motion to adjust 267.95 off of the account and Helen seconded the motion. Discussion was held and motion carried. b. Grass Clipping and Leaves Ordinance: 3.0206 Littering - Prohibited No person, firm or corporation shall throw or deposit, or cause, or allow to be thrown or deposited any grass clippings, leaves, branches, yard waste, brush, ashes, or rubbish of any kind upon any street or sidewalk in the City. Violation of this section shall be punishable as an infraction. The penalty for a first violation of this section shall be a fine in the amount of $100.00. The penalty for a second offense of this section, occurring within one calendar year of the previous offense, shall be $250.00. The penalty for a third violation of this section, occurring within one calendar year from the previous offense, shall be $500.00. Section 2: Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 3: Severability. In the event any section of this Ordinance is held invalid by court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity shall extend only to the section affected, and other sections of this Chapter shall continue in full force and effect. Section 4: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of publication. 2nd Reading - Motioned by Helen and 2nd by Henry – Motioned Carried a) Budget Hearing Meeting: August 5th at 6pm. b) Gala Day: A good turnout. No City issues. c) CD & Visa Card: Signature cards have been updated on the CD. A motion was made to have a $ 500.00 Visa Card in Jeremy’s name for online City purchases by Helen, seconded by Doyle. Motion carried. IX. New Business X. Comments: a) Henry complimented the group on moderating the complaint. XI. Next Official meeting date August 5h, 2019 @ 6:00 PM Rhame City Hall. XII. Adjournment: Doyle made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50pm, 2nd by Henry the motion carried and meeting adjourned. Note: The City of Rhame per ND Century Code 40-01-09.1 is publishing these unofficial minutes subject to the governing body’s review and revision at the official June 10th, 2019 Meeting. Respectfully submitted, Darcy Goni, Auditor Tom Johnson, Mayor Accounts Payable: June NAPA, 14.53; Montana Dakota Utilities, 1073.65; Lynn’s Backhoe, 1651.94; Consolidated Telecom, 127.11; Southwest Water, 2986.86; Pro Point Co-op, 337.67; BCBS/Aflac, 867.10; G & G Garbage, 452.50; Payroll June, 13,676.16; City of Bowman, 2290.50; Woodley, 42.93; Southern District Health Unit, 60.00; US Treasury, 2669.38; ND PERS, 905.41; EMC, 3782.00; Double EE Services, 35.86; One

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OFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 The special meeting of the Bowman County School Board was held on Thursday June 27, 2019 in the Bowman County High School Conference Room. Members present: President Stacy McGee, Vice President Andrea Bowman & Board Members Tobiann Andrews, Randy Gaebe, Camie Janikowski & Jim Stafford. Others present: Incoming Superintendent Wayne Heckaman, Associate Superintendent Steve Brannan & Business Manager Debbie Bucholz. Members absent: Russ Homelvig. 1. Call to Order: President Stacy McGee called meeting to order at 7:35am 2. Pledge of Allegiance: 3. Public Comment: No members of the community were present. 4. Negotiated Agreement Section C: Co-Curricular Competitive & Non-Competitive Activities Pay: Andrews moved, seconded by Stafford to approve the following Changes and Additions to Co-Curricular Non-Competitive Activities Pay in the Master Agreement under Article II, Fringe Benefits, Letter C.2: i. Co-Activities Directors, (15% each) 30%; ii. Concession Director, 8%; iii. 3- Act Play, 7%; iv. AdvancED, 6% (new); v. Elementary School Council, 6%; vi. High School Cheerleaders, 6%; vii. Pep Club, 6%; viii. SPC, 6%; ix. Student Council, 6%; x. Elementary Music Director, 5%; xi. Homecoming Advisor, 5%; xii. Honor Society Advisory, 5%; xiii. Junior High Cheerleaders, 5%; xiv. Junior Class Advisor, 5%; xv. Math Meet Coach, 5% (new); xvi. Prom, 5%; xvii. Science Fair, 5%. If duties are shared then the percentage will use this formula: (a+

Published in Bowman County Pioneer July 26, 2019 Bowman County School #1 Board Report - For Newspaper Page: 1 JUL 2019 DISTRICT BILLS & BETWEEN MTG PAYMENTS ACME TOOLS - GRAND FORKS 2,177.80; ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, INC 5,530.34; ALLARD TROPHY COMPANY 26.50; AMAZON MARKETPLACE 846.99; AT&T 191.94; AVI SYSTEMS, INC 6,320.31; BAKER FURNITURE 5,136.18; BARNES & NOBLE, INC 347.62; BCN TELCOM 143.29; BLACK HILLS ESCAPE ROOMS 500.00; BLICK ART MATERIALS 245.38; BOWMAN AUTO PARTS CO INC 89.99; BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER 41.00; BOWMAN GLASS, INC 117.00; BRANNAN, STEVE 513.79; BRONSON’S MARKETPLACE 22.65; BROSZ ENGINEERING INC 5,625.00; CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION 240.50; CASHWAY BUILDING CENTER 276.44; CDW GOVERNMENT INC 268.58; CENEX FLEET FUELING 326.75; CHIEFTAIN CONFERENCE CENTER 1,005.90; CITY OF BOWMAN 1,739.13; CITY OF RHAME 207.50; CONNECTING POINT 5,669.44; CONSOLIDATED TELCOM INC 750.99; COUNTRY MEDIA INC 513.22; DAKOTA WESTERN INSURANCE 14,375.00; DEMCO, INC 652.18; DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 25.00; DETTMANN, DONNA 500.00; DOMINOS 240.91; DULETSKI, MARY 173.08; EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES 1,212.13; EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, EDU TECH 110.00; EXXON 58.02; FARMERS UNION OIL COMPANIES 45.05; FISCHER, MARY 42.00; FLOWER NOOK, THE 244.50; FOUR SEASONS TROPHIES 439.32; FRONTIER TRAVEL CENTER 36.53; GERRELLS & COMPANY, INC 1,682.00; GUMDROP BOOKS 3,113.88; GUSSEY, JESSICA 30.00; HARLOW’S BUS SALES, INC 13,322.57; HETTINGER HEATING & AIR 249.80; HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 3,003.50; HORACE MANN COMPANIES, THE 2,362.04; HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY 671.24; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT 217.00; INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC 367.13; INSECTLORE.COM 14.95; ISTATION 5,815.00; J.W.PEPPER & SON, INC 70.00; JAMES CABINET AND REMODELING 22,653.28; JOANN’S FABRIC STORE (74.06; JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 124.69; KALSTROM, LISA 32.28; KIWICO 299.90; LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS 3,097.07; LASTING VISIONS FLOWERS 249.25; LITTLE PASSPORTS 238.00; MAILFINANCE 228.60; MIDAMERICA BOOKS 119.70; MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS 52.14; MILLE LACS

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIEN I, Sandra K. Tivis, County Auditor, of Bowman County, North Dakota, give notice that the real estate hereinafter described has a lien for delinquent taxes against it for the year 2016, and unless the tax and special assessments, with interest, penalties, and cost of foreclosure action are paid, on or before October 1st, after which, the real estate will become the absolute property in fee of this county, subject to the lien for installments of special assessments certified or to be certified to the county auditor or which may become due subsequent to the time of service of this notice, and the former owner, mortgages, lienholders, and other interested persons therein will be forever foreclosed and barred from asserting any further rights to the real estate. The following is a list of the real estate on which the tax lien will be foreclosed on October 1st. Opposite each description of the real estate appears any street address of the property, the name of the owner of the record title, and the amount which must be paid to satisfy the tax lien.

Published in Bowman County Pioneer July 26, 2019 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE RHAME CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 8th, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Location: Rhame City Hall I. Tom called the meeting to order @ 6:54 P.M. II. Roll Call: Tom Johnson, Henry Waller, Doyle Kruger, Helen Edwards, Jeremy Stotts, Darcy Goni III. Guests: Cynthea Smith IV. Minutes: Read: Helen made a motion to approve minutes as read from the June 10th, 2019 meeting, Henry 2nd the motion, motion carried. V. Mayor Comments: Tom made several Accounts Receivable calls this past month, no shut offs required. VI. Financial Report: a) Bank Rec & Cash Report: Motion to approve made by Doyle 2nd by Henry, motion carried. b) A/R Report: Motion to approve A/R by Helen, 2nd by Doyle, motion carried. c) A/P Report: Discussion, Motion to approve A/P by Henry, 2nd by Helen, motion carried. VII. Streets/Water/Sewer: a) Streets: MDU hole still needs to be repaired, there is also a large pot hole by the school that needs to be fixed. Doyle mentioned that the County could swing in and patch that when they come through.

Scranton School District Bills June 25, 2019 General Fund: Baker Furniture 727.10; Bowman County School 1365.17; Choices in Health 2071.34; Fargo Public Schools 550.13; Kim’s Appliance Service 1000; Network Services 1665.50; RACTC 4000; RESP 1500; S & T Custom Plumbing 191.68; Scranton Equity 4000; Scranton School Building Fund 27669. Fund Total: 44,739.92 __________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer July 26, 2019 SCRANTON BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING 6-25-2019 The regular meeting of the board was called to order by President Mellmer at 8:05 p.m. in the superintendent’s office. Members present were Mellmer, Evans, Sanford and Fisher. Dillon was absent. Others present were Ryan Schumacher, Superintendent Pretzer and Business Manager Eberle. The agenda was read and two additions were made. There was a motion by Evans, a second by Fisher to approve the minutes. All were in favor. The motion carried. There was a motion by Fisher, a second by Evans to approve the bills. All were in favor. The motion carried. The board reviewed the May, 2019, financials and filed them for the auditors. Superintendent Pretzer presented a 2018-2019 financial review. A thank you letter from the Class of 1969 was read by the board. The Class of 1969 donated a free will offering to Scranton School in the amount of $503.00. The board expressed their gratitude for the donation. The May, 2019, payroll expenses were $182,849.83. The checks issued were numbers 2815728163. The check stubs issued were numbers 10245-10304. There was a motion by Evans, a second by Fisher to approve the payroll. All were in favor. The motion carried. The annual meeting of the board is July 16, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. Fisher reported on the sports coop reconciliation meeting. Discussion was held on the bus driver opening, gym floor maintenance and equipment repair and purchases. There was a motion by Fisher, a second by Evans to approve the one year administrative contracts: Kelly Pierce, elementary principal/athletic director: $73,800; John Pretzer, superintendent/elementary principal: $110,116. All were in favor. The motion carried. There was a motion by Sanford, a second by Fisher to deny Andrew Burch’s request to be released from his 2019-2020 teaching contract. All were in favor. The motion carried. Superintendent Pretzer updated the board on the Blue Cross Blue Shield meeting he attending in Dickinson June 19, 2019. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Michael Mellmer, President Angie Eberle, Business Manager __________________________

Notice of Expiration of Redemption Period I, Lorrie Buzalsky, County Auditor, of Slope County, North Dakota, give notice that the real estate hereinafter described has a lien for delinquent taxes against it for the year 2016, and unless such tax and special assessments, with interest, penalties, and cost of foreclosure action are paid, on or before October first after the date of this notice, the same will become the absolute property in fee of this county, subject, however, to the lien for installments of special assessments certified or to be certified to the county auditor or which may become due subsequent to the time of service of this notice, and the former owner thereof, mortgagees, lien holders, and other persons interested therein will be forever foreclosed and barred from asserting any further rights to the real estate whatsoever. The following is a list of the real estate on which the tax lien will be foreclosed on October first. Opposite each description of the real estate appears the name of the owner of the record title thereof, and the amount which must be paid to satisfy the tax lien. Description Name Costs City of Marmarth (Marmarth Original) Block 10, Lot 12 Shawn Austin $66.84 Block 24, Lots 2-5 Jacob McGarr/James Quenzer, CFD $398.53 Block 25, Lot 1 Doug Hanks $167.15 Township 136-98 N1/2N1/2SW1/4 Section 10

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You know I don’t fly a lot. I used to. Once in awhile to a legislative deal, or on an annual vacation. But I don’t really get excited about amassing airline miles on my credit card. Because when you get a lot of miles, you are tempted to use them on an airline ticket. But a week ago, I went. I saw. I conquered. Never

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mind, different stor y. A week ago, I had the oppor tunity to spend five days fishing with three of my grandsons and one of their cousins in Alaska. I couldn’t pass this oppor tunity up. To get to Alaska, unless you have an awful lot of time, you need to fly. That entails going through airpor ts. You know, spend $15 on a burger, $8 on a beer, jostle shoulder to shoulder with thousands of people, and tr y to keep your sanity. The flight from Bismarck to Minneapolis went fine. Except planes aren’t built for a 260 pound man with a br uised tailbone. But I kept thinking, Lewis and Clark had it worse. Maybe. In Minneapolis a thunderstorm kept us grounded a couple hours. No big deal. Right. We missed our flight from Seattle to

Juneau. Overnight in Seattle, which wasn’t real bad. Except we will miss our ride out of Juneau to the fishing lodge. Now it is getting to be a big deal. In the morning we get to the Alaska Airline counter at 4:30. Flight to leave shor tly after six. No problem. Oh, there is a problem. They have tickets for four boys aging from six to thir teen, but no tickets for four adults. You know we can’t send four boys to Alaska fishing without a little assistance. So we stand there for two hours watching this guy type. That’s what he did. He typed. Fast. For two hours. Occasionally saying there is nothing he could do. “Call Delta”. “I don’t have their number”. “Google it you idiot”. We would walk down to the Delta desk. They would reassure

us, “Ever ything is fine. You are ticketed on Alaska.” At Alaska. “Four children. No adults. There is nothing we can do.” The plane takes off. Without us. Our fishing trip has hit a snag. After over two hours of watching Idiot type, he agrees that we can buy four more tickets on the next flight. Which I am sure we could have done on the flight we had already missed. We gladly bought tickets. Or my nephew did. He’s such a nice man. And we did make it, only missing a day of fishing. Next week I will fill you in about the fishing a bit more. Right now I hear a hay field calling my name.

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peculation on the 2020 gubernatorial race has already begun and, for the incumbent, it looks more like a walk. There is no use in making a charade out of the whole thing so l e t’s p u t t h e p o l i t i c a l circles at ease by making an iron-clad progn o s t i c a t i o n : G ov e r n o r Doug Burgum will be the Republican candidate but the sacrificial Democrat has yet to be found. Fi r s t o f a l l , I a m amazed that Burgum survived this first term let alone look for a second. This guy is a m ov e r a n d a s h a k e r a n d No r t h D a k o t a s t a t e g ov e r n m e n t d o e s n’t m ov e o r s h a k e . Tr y i n g t o g ov e r n i s a s frustrating as teaching memor y Bible verses in a retirement home. When I was working o n t h e Fi f t h e d i t i o n o f St a t e a n d L o c a l G ov ernment in America, I came to the chapter on the executive and wondered how to best describe the job of g ov e r n o r. A t t h e t i m e (1987) I declared the o f f i c e o f g ov e r n o r t o be the most difficult

of any office in the A m e r i c a n g ov e r n m e n t a l system. Pr e s i d e n t s g o g o l f i n g ; members of Congress are beyond the reach of constituents, and state officials and legislators h a v e n o v i s i b i l i t y. B u t the press is constantl y a t t h e g ov e r n o r’s elbow; some elected official is always screwing up; most l i e u t e n a n t g ov e r n o r s are political nuances ( e x c e p t i n No r t h D a k o ta); aggrieved citizens d e m a n d t o s e e t h e g ov ernor personally; and the out-party distorts motives. I n No r t h D a k o t a , w e have committees, comm i s s i o n s a n d b o a rd s by the dozen and more elected officials than any other state than South Carolina, all of w h o m n e e d c o o rd i n a t ing whether or they w a n t i t o r n o t , a n d i t’s mostly not. So I ask you: who w o u l d w a n t t o g ov e r n t h e u n g ov e r n a b l e ? Have you ever wond e r e d w h y No r t h D a k o t a g ov e r n o r s n e v e r build significant legac i e s ? T h e r e i s n’t t i m e to build them. Our g ov e r n m e n t r e q u i r e s

the effort of a mountain to bring forth a molehill. But it looks like G ov e r n o r B u r g u m c a n have the job for the a s k i n g . I d o n’t t h i n k h e e v e n h a s t o a s k . He i s faced with a handful of sulking dissidents on the right and a declining fragmented Democ r a t i c Pa r t y o n t h e l e f t that has no idea where t h e c e n t e r o f No r t h Dakota ideology is. Gr a n d Fo r k s He r a l d reporter Sam Easter guessed that the Democratic-NPL slide started in the early 1990s. He i s r i g h t . W h e n the liberal ideologues resisted the nomination of an outstanding moderate candidate for g ov e r n o r b e c a u s e h e w a s n’t p u r e o n t h e i r issues, they sealed the p a r t y’s d o o m . Fa i l i n g t o l e a r n a lesson from this politi c a l m i s s t e p, t h e i d e o logues are still here. In fact, one-fourth of the delegates to the last Dem-NPL convention v o t e d a g a i n s t He i d i He i t k a m p b e c a u s e s h e compromised on two issues. As it turned o u t , s h e w a s n’t c o n s e r vative enough.

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am not an economist. But, I have done a fair amount of purchasing to know that everything has a price. As the saying goes, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch”. Yet there are times when the price of an item is more than I am willing to pay. To me that item is not worth what it costs, it doesn’t have value to me. Cost and value are the driving forces in our decision making. From groceries to cars, if the cost is greater than the value we leave it. Jesus told two short stories, or parables, using cost and value to describe something humanity did not have a quantitative grasp: the kingdom of heaven. In Matthew 13 Jesus describes the kingdom as a man who finds a hidden treasure and a

merchant in search of pearls. Both stories conclude with these two individuals, upon finding their treasures, selling all they possess to acquire what they have found. To them, the cost of the treasure could never match the value of what they had found. The interpretation of these parables is usually the same: the kingdom of heaven is the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value. The man in the field and the merchant is anyone who finds the kingdom. But the kingdom has a cost. The cost of the kingdom is not monetary; none of us can buy our way into God’s kingdom. However, the kingdom might cost us our pride, self-righteousness, prejudices, and certainly our sins. Indeed, it costs us everything. Yet many, when they discover the kingdom has a cost consider it to be too high a price and walk away from it. But in these

two stories, we see that neither the man nor the merchant has buyer’s remorse. To them, everything they had was mere pennies compared to what they had gained. While this interpretation holds important truth, I would like to offer a second, one that might help us better understand the kingdom. The hidden treasure and the pearl represent all humanity. The seeker is Jesus. When he finds us he is determined to have us. It cost the man and merchant everything to obtain their treasure, it cost Jesus everything to obtain us and he has no remorse. So for those who are in constant search of the kingdom, know that though it costs everything it is worth so much more. Don’t let the cost detour you from its value. Jesus certainly didn’t.

Given the atmosphere in the 2018 election, I was convinced that No r t h D a k o t a w a s going to see something l i k e t h e Jo h n s o n l a n d s l i d e o f 1 9 9 4 . Su r e enough, it was a landslide but in every state e x c e p t No r t h D a k o t a . Na t i o n a l l y, D e m o c r a t s g o t t h e Ho u s e o f R e p resentative by winning a l l a c r o s s t h e c o u n t r y, including other rural states. So what happened in No r t h D a k o t a ? B i c k e r ing between the liberal ideologues and the p a r t y r e g u l a r s d i d n’t h e l p. T h e h a rd f a c t i s t h a t t h e y c a n’t e x p e c t to be left-wing liberals and represent such a conservative constitue n c y. I n a d e m o c r a c y, we sort of expect the elected officials to reflect the will of the people. At least, most of the time. The choice is between winning elections and making ideological points. If t h e s u p e r l i b e r a l s d o n’t want to play the game that is called, they might as well get off the field.

(Top) In 2014, Bowman’s newest police officer Ross Dannhoff is sworn in by city commissioner. (Middle) The proposed site for the then new Bowman Ambulance garage in 2014. (Bottom) Five years ago, gas prices at Bowman’s Kum & Go stood at $3.69. File Photos

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