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Multiple city projects near completion

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Several projects this construction season have turned some of Bowman’s roads into a complicated series of detours and dead ends. But drivers should feel relief in the coming weeks as current projects come to a close.

Two of the largest projects, work along Divide Street and Eleventh Avenue Northwest, are nearly complete with the final step of street resurfacing and paving to begin this month.

Jon Brosz of Brosz Engineering in Bowman said that the two projects are coming in on or near their budgets.

Work on Eleventh Avenue, from Highway 12 north to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad, began in May and was initially projected to be finished by July 29.

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

The city is nearly finished with the rehabilitation and addition of sidewalks along the north side of First Street near downtown in Bowman. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

The drainage along the east side of the street has been a problem since the city had the road refinished several years ago. Those issues are now said to be corrected.

Land disturbed by the project, which is considered city property, will be repaired and replaced where necessary with seed mixture and hydraulic mulch after construction is finished.

A majority of Divide Street, from Second to Eighth Avenues, was torn up in May for the city to replace

a water main and for the addition of valves and fire hydrants.

The project was scheduled to be completed June 17, but paving was postponed to later this month.

“Any damage to lawns will be repaired by (the) contractor,” according to Lyn James, city commission president.

The damage, according to James, was to be minimal.

A third project, one that was planned since early last year, on the city’s east side is

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THIS WEEKEND

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’ R I A F Bowman County Fair promises great time for all with long line of events

One of the staple’s of the annual county is the parade down Main Street. This year fair the theme is Olympics — the summer Olympics begin next month — beginning at noon Sunday, the final day of the Bowman Cou on nty Fair. (Pioneer File Photo/Br yce Martin)

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his weekend promises more animals, vendors and entertainment at the Bowman County Fair, three things that make it a much anticipated event

each year.

Last year’s county fair offered some new events that seemed to reinvigorate a crowd familiar with the fair’s annual events, and those will return this year.

The grandstands of the Dakota Winds Arena were full of people eager to witness the fair’s new truck and tractor pull last year. It proved wildly successful and quickly became one of the staples of the annual fair.

Bowman residents Rachel Nelson-Hestekin and Dusty Rafferty said it was one of their favorite events.

“Hope (the event) comes back next year,” Nelson-Hestekin wrote The Pioneer’s Facebook page.

And it is. The pull is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Dakota Winds Arena.

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 large number of livestock submissions for all species.

The Bowman County Fair, slated for July 7 through 10, is the chief opportunity for the area youth involved in 4-H to show off their accomplishments.

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From last year ’s truck and tractor pull, proved to be a wildly popular event. This which year returns at 1 p.m. Saturday. (Pioneer File Phot it o)

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Index Classifieds ..............8 Comics ................... 9 Obituaries .............. 7 Opinion .................. 6

s in a potato Amy Jeffers of Rhame smiles as she race anized by org nt, eve sack during the new Ag Olympics for a second year rns retu ch the Livewire 4-H club, whi at 3:30 p.m. Friday. (Pioneer File Photo)

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IN BRIEF

Cloud seeding Week 5 update

An active weather pattern last week brought almost daily thunderstorms to southwestern North Dakota.

In the District 1 operations area of the North Dakota Cloud Modification Project (NDCMP), which includes Bowman and part of Slope Counties, aircraft conducted operations for hail suppression, rain enhancement, and reconnaissance on June 28 and 29 and July 1,2, and 3. In all, 12 flights were flown by the two project aircraft.

The main chances for thunderstorms this week will occur midweek and late this weekend when two separate upper level low pressure systems traverse southwestern North Dakota. Daytime high temperatures should remain near normal for early July, ranging from the upper 70s to the upper 80s.

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.

Corn grows association announces new directors The North Dakota Corn Growers Association announces the appointment of two new directors to the organization with terms effective July 1, 2016.

Tim Kozojed and Kyle Speich were elected to represent District 2 and District 5, respectively. Kozojed replaces James Aarsvold, Blanchard, whose term ended June 30. Directors can serve two consecutive four-year terms.

Kozojed farms near Hillsboro with his father, Mike, sister, Teresa and brother-in-law, Ben. They grow soybeans and corn on just over 5,000 acres. Tim and Ben also own Bloomfield Enterprises, selling equipment like trailers, conveyers, fertilizer and seed tenders. Tim and his wife Mia have four children.

Speich farms with his brother, Tyler and father, Bruce near Milnor. They raise corn, soybeans, sunflowers, alfalfa and wheat on 3,000 acres. The Speichs also manage a cow/calf operation and sell Pioneer seed.

The North Dakota Corn Growers Association is the farmer-led organization focusing on policy that impacts North Dakota corn producers. The NDCGA consists of 14 growers from seven districts along with four at-large directors. The NDCUC and NDCGA work together to grow a healthy, profitable business climate for northern corn.

Click It or Ticket in July to save lives During the month of July, 48 law enforcement agencies in North Dakota will be adding extra traffic safety patrols for the Click It or Ticket campaign to bring awareness to the importance of seat belt use to prevent injuries and fatalities in motor vehicle crashes. Not using a seat belt is the leading factor associated with traffic deaths. Last year in North Dakota, 93 percent of uninjured survivors of fatal crashes were wearing a seat belt.

In the southwest region of the state, the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Adams County, Billings County, and Stark County Sheriffs’ Departments, and Dickinson and Killdeer Police Departments will coordinate extra patrols.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and its safety partners are making a point to remind people to “Buckle Up in Your Truck.” A seat belt study by the North Dakota State University Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute in 2015 found that one-third of male pickup passengers in North Dakota are unbelted.

Sizzling action on tap for this year’s Ty Tuff Challenge The fourth annual Ty Tuff Challenge is just around the corner.

The “Worlds Richest Goat Tying” will be a one-day only competition for goat tiers and breakaway ropers.

Action will take place July 30 at the Dakota Winds Arena in Bowman.

This one-of-a-kind event is set up to support and promote the sport of goat tying and breakaway roping. National and state champions will be among those competing for over $10,000 in cash and prizes. The 4D goat tying format with one second splits allows the “young guns” a chance to compete with the “big guns” of goat tying with the assurance that they will have the opportu-

Last year’s 1D champions at the annual Ty Tuff Challenge in Bowman. Who will win this year? The action happens July 30 at the Dakota Winds Arena. (File Photo) nity to take home some cool cash and great prizes.

There will be a breakaway roping once again this year at 9 a.m. The open will have

$1,000 added and the high school and junior high division will have $500 added.

Open ropers will get two head and a short go. The ju-

nior high and high school will be paid on a two-head average.

Entries, consent forms, and more information is available at www.tytuff.com.

Entries must be postmarked

by July 15.

Ty Tuff will have a booth set up for all your goat tying needs as well as some of hottest, original Ty Tuff clothing and caps. In case of inclement weather, the show will go on and will be held in the All Seasons Indoor Arena.

Enjoy a great day at Ty Tuff. Eat a little, shop a little and watch some of the nations outstanding goat tiers and ropers. Admission is free and the competition is sure to be sizzling.

DEPT. OF HEALTH: First case of West Nile virus reported The North Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus disease in North Dakota this year. Additionally, two crows and one mosquito pool from Grand Forks County and one crow from Richland County have tested positive for WNV. To help avoid contracting the virus, state and local health officials urge people to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

The first case of 2016 is a female in her 30s who resides in Grand Forks County. The patient was not hospitalized for her illness. In 2015, the NDDoH received reports that 23 people tested positive for West Nile virus. Of those 23, eight were hospitalized and one died. West

Nile infection was also identified in three horses.

“It is important that everyone protect themselves from mosquito bites. It’s especially important for those at higher risk of severe complications such as people over age 50 and those with other medical conditions,” said Laura Cronquist, epide-

miologist with the NDDoH. “This holiday weekend, many people will be outside during times when the mosquito that spreads West Nile virus is most active. Make sure to wear repellent when outdoors during the evening between dusk and dawn.”

NDDoH recommends residents take these precautions to avoid mosquito bites: - Use insect repellents containing ingredients registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus (or PMD) or permethrin – and apply according to manufacturer’s instructions - Wear protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts and long pants

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- Limit outdoor activities between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most likely to bite - Eliminate stagnant water in containers around homes where mosquitoes can lay their eggs (such as buckets, flowerpots, old tires, wading pools, and birdbaths) - Keep the grass around your home trimmed The common symptoms of West Nile virus include fever, headache, body aches, and rash. People with more severe illness may experience symptoms such as stiff neck, confusion, paralysis, coma, and even death. Fortunately, most people infected with West Nile virus develop the less severe form of the disease or experience no symptoms at all.

UPCOMING EVENTS JULY 7

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■ Bowman County Fair, July 7-10

■ Farm & Ranch Resource Night – 2 p.m. at the Brown Ranch in Marmarth

■ Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Summerfest

■ St. Charles 3rd Annual Rainbow Run – 7 p.m. at the North Baseball Fields in Bowman. Register online at active.com

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tary as part of the city’s Safe Routes to Schools project.

The project connects the east and west side of the city with approximately three quarters of a mile of a single sidewalk along First Street. The portion of sidewalk from Third Avenue Southeast to Highway 85 is a combination of new and rehabbed sidewalks, according to James.

The path leading from the corner of Main and First Streets was particularly deteriorated and was replaced.

James explained during discussion of the project last year that the city would not

replace private driveways in their entirety along the project route; the work done by the city would only extend the width of the sidewalk.

The home or businesses owner would be responsible for the remainder.

James did indicate that the city would work with homeowners if a certain “gentle” sloping of the driveway exists, which was the case for a few businesses.

The project was initially postponed due to uncertainty with funding from the North Dakota Department of Transportation and the subsequent bidding process.

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What’s going on at the fair?

The grandstands were full for the Bowman County Fair’s first truck and tractor pull at the 2015 fair. (Pioneer File Photo)

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“From a 4-H standpoint and as a facilitator of the program, I think (the fair is) very important,” said Andrea Bowman, member of the Bowman County Fair Board. “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.

“I think people typically 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.

The 4-H side of the fair also saw some new events last year, namely a much-anticipated Ag Olympics and a goat and lamb dress-up contest—both events drew a lot of laughter and excitement. Those will be returning again this year.

“We added the dress up goat and lamb contest for something new and fun,” said Bowman. “They do a similar class at the state fair.”

The Olympics were organized by the Livewire 4-H club.

“The kids had a blast,” she added.

The 2016 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 events at the Bowman County Fair this year include: •Three nights of talent, entertainment from near and far—Local talent will be on display at the Buffalo Creek Saloon sponsored Local Talent Show the first night of the fair, beginning at 7 p.m. July 7 inside the All Seasons Arena. Free stages inside the 4 Seasons Pavilion will be taken over the next day by some more local names: Scranton native and folk musician Randi Perkins (Yes, Kat Perkins’s uncle) at 1 p.m., a Children’s Sing Along at 2 p.m. and Lane and Ann Dingfelder on stage at 3 p.m. After the parade on Sunday, around 12:30 p.m., Tel Lardy and Kaylee Septon—fresh from their live performance with Kat Perkins last month—will grace the free stage, with Roger Walter closing up at 1:30 p.m.

The Highwaymen Live, a country-western tribute band, will perform at 9 p.m. July 8 in the All Seasons Arena.

Tickets are $15 at the door; comedian Dennis Gaxiola will perform at 8 p.m. the following evening, with the Johnny Holm Band taking the state at 9 p.m. for the main show.

•Do some shopping—Commercial booths and exhibits will be featured throughout the fair inside the 4 Seasons Pavilion, along with concessions by Dakota Prairie Parishes of Rhame and Bowman.

•Truck and tractor 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 hoping to add to the excitement of last year’s addition of a truck pull, a popular staple to many county fairs across the nation, beginning at 1 p.m. July 9 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. inside 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 seven-hour “shift,” the tournament ended and the victors were named.

Marking its third year at the fair, the co-ed sand volleyball tournament will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m.

July 9 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 8 and continues at 2 p.m. July 10 inside the Dakota Winds Arena.

•Endless 4-H events—The 4-H competitions begin with weigh ins and judging the afternoon of July 7. 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 species winners compete for an overall winner award. The Round Robin 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 Olympics — to be held in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, next month — will be depicted as floats travel down Main Street in Bowman during this year’s fair parade, beginning at noon July 10.

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

A bull gets a bit out of hand and nearly tramples its rider during the 2015 fair rodeo. Attendees can expect the same thrills at this year’s rodeo, scheduled for July 8 and 10. (Pioneer File Photo)

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(Left) Ann Berquist of Rhame visits with a friend while looking at the 4-H exhibits inside the 4 Seasons Pavilion during the fair last year. (Right) There will be even more food choices at this year’s fair, with two new food trucks pulling up to serve some grub, from Selena’s MexicanAmerican Steakhouse in Bowman and the new Wurst Wagon operated by Zac Eslinger of Bowman, which features quality meat from the Wurst Shop in Dickinson.

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n late winter Pam Hestekin, a representative from the Bowman County Rural Ambulance District, approached the Bowman Lions Club for any amount of assistance possible for the Bowman Ambulance Garage’s flooring project. While she and others had been soliciting funds to make the flooring happen, they were still short funds for the cost of its installation.

The Bowman Lions Club, Bowman Ambulance Squad, and several Thrivent members teamed up May 15 for a pancake and sausage breakfast to help raise those funds — and what a success.

A total of 31 individuals worked 196 hours to get the fundraising breakfast project planned and executed. Close to 300 people showed their support and had their part in making the flooring project a reality.

The Lions Club extends its appreciation and thanks to all that attended and donated.

A special note of appreciation for Thrivent Financial and their Thrivent Action Teams, which donated the seed money to purchase much of the food necessary for the breakfast. Also our appreciation to the media for the great publicity for the fundraiser.

The Bowman County Rural Ambulance District covers 1,579 square miles in Bowman and Slope counties. When called upon they go into South Dakota to assist the Harding County South Dakota ambulance service. The cities of Rhame, Scranton, Bowman and Amidon are all covered by the Bowman Ambulance. This group is very dedicated and serve at so many events besides health emergencies such as school activities, rodeo events, and educational classes which are attended from individuals across this state as well as South Dakota and Montana. The Bowman Ambulance members also provide training to the community as well as First Responders from North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. What a great crew to work with and thanks to everyone for make their working facility complete.

(Submitted by Debbie Patterson, Bowman Lions Club member)

The new flooring installed in the Bowman Ambulance Garage’s office space is a welcome sight. The flooring is installed throughout the building, which is located on Highway 12 in Bowman. (Courtesy Photo)

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Hoeven working to meet ranchers’ needs, ensure multiple use in grasslands

Senator highlights $750 Million in taxpayer savings due to grazing

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At a hearing of the U.S. Senate Energy Committee last week, Sen. John Hoeven pressed officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior to continue collaborating with ranchers and preserve access for multiple use on the national grasslands and other public lands.

Hoeven drove home the tremendous value that grazing generates for taxpayers and local economies.

According to the Public Lands Council, grazing activities on federal lands are

estimated to save taxpayers approximately $750 million per year due to the ranchers’ work to maintain the land, including controlling invasive species, preventing wildfires and participating in conservation efforts, among other things.

“It is a great benefit to the country to have our grazers on the national grasslands,” Hoeven said.

“Our ranchers have been working these lands for generations, not only contributing to their communities and local economies, but also

2016 North Dakota Ukrainian Festival bolsters community connection through culture The Ukrainian Cultural Institute (UCI) and North Dakota Ukrainian Dance Association (NDUDA) are pleased to welcome the people of Dickinson and surrounding communities to the 31st Annual North Dakota Ukrainian Festival on July 22-23, 2016.

With ongoing support from Dickinson State University, this year’s festival is poised for distinction with live stage shows at King Pavilion, concerts and an oral presentation in Beck Auditorium and a Ukrainian dance showcase in May Hall.

Entertainment includes North Dakota’s own “The Ukrainian Dancers Stepovi”; world-class bandurist, Julian Kytasty; Ukrainian and American music by the band “Zvook”; Ukrainian violinist, Nadia Babchouk; local favorites, “The Band Kramer” and singer/songwriter Jessie Veeder. Dr. John Olienyk, the 2015 Festival Keynote Speaker, returns to the Beck Auditorium this year following his recent visit Ukraine, with a presentation entitled “Ukraine : A Nation in Transition”.

The “Kozak Camp” provides fun for kids, and local vendors will offer popular products and services at the “Yamarok” (marketplace at King Pavilion).

Traditional Ukrainian foods will be served, along with an assortment of local food favorites. Structured as a joint, non-profit venture between the North Dakota Ukrainian Dance Association and the Ukrainian

providing great value to taxpayers by helping to maintain our public lands and ensure good environmental stewardship. We continue our efforts to ensure federal policy reflects these contributions and supports the work of our ranchers.”

Hoeven stressed the success of state and local efforts in balancing these multiple land use needs, including grazing, energy production and recreation, while

achieving conservation goals. Hoeven pointed to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) decision last year to not list the greater sage grouse as endangered and highlighted the vital role of the states’ plans to manage the species’ habitat.

As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to support the collaboration between FWS and states, delaying the listing of the

greater sage grouse and giving them enough time to develop workable management plans.

Hoeven has also hosted Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell in North Dakota on multiple occasions, where he pressed the chief to support the state’s Sage Grouse Management Plan and ensure ranchers’ concerns are addressed as further management practice decisions are made.

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Some of the world-class dancing on display during the annual North Dakota Ukrainian Festival, scheduled this year for July 22 and 23 in Dickinson. (Photo by M Schiwal) Cultural Institute, the 2016 NDUF is presented under the direction of a new, 6 member Festival Committee - forward thinking, community minded and eager to set the stage for another 30 successful years.

“While the Festival has a long history of strong attendance, we are focused on creating an even larger value for Dickinson, it’s neighboring communities, traveling visitors, and the state of North Dakota.”, noted Tess Howie, UCI’s Executive Director. NDUDA President, Emil Anheluk added, “Beyond the borders of Dickinson and Southwest North Dakota, the NDUF consistently attracts attendees from coast to coast, Oregon to Georgia, Texas to the Canadian Prairie Provinces.

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a message from Dickinson State University, President Thomas Mitzel writes, “Part of the beauty of North Dakota is the manner in which the region celebrates its past, future and diversity of all community members who integrate this state into their family, lives and celebrations.”

For more information about the 2016 North Dakota Ukrainian Festival, including a complete schedule of festival events, please visit http://www.northdakotaukrainianfestival.com.

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Find yourself in the quiet I have many pet peeves, but probably one that ranks in my top five is hearing “I’m bored” or “there’s nothing to do here.”

A quick look on the InBy ternet stated that Bowman LORI had a population of 3,294 SOLA people last year. I grew up For the on a farm just under five Pioneer miles from two towns with populations of roughly 50 and 150 people; yet I always found something to occupy my time…on the farm.

Don’t get me wrong, I played basketball for two years, cheered for nine years, played softball for a while, took piano lessons, attended the local Bible camp, and so forth, but I wasn’t always on the go.

When I got my driver’s license (I believe I was 14), I still didn’t roam the countryside just because I could as I had to buy my own gas. My family didn’t have the latest technology. I was the remote control for the stereo/ record player and television for years. I think we might have been the last family in Traill County to get a VCR. But want to know what I did? I taped (on a cassette tape, mind you) my favorite shows, MacGyver and Dukes of Hazard, so I could hear it over and over again and memorize all the lines until the next episode came on. I didn’t even know about MTV or cable until I got to college.

Four channels seemed to be good enough for us. I mean after all, we were only allowed to watch one hour of TV a day.

Nope. At an early age, I learned how to occupy my time…whether it was playing with the dog, the kitties, reading, flying a kite, playing games, writing, listening to music, riding bike, talking to a couple close friends over the phone…much of my time was spent on the farm and I learned to enjoy time by myself.

To this day, when I step out of my car and place my foot on the gravel of the Brandsted farm, there is a peace that instantly surrounds me. Fields, trees, a creek, the hush of the countryside…it’s like a magic calm the minute the country air enters my lungs. I feel totally comfortable in the silence.

I have never understood the need to always be on the go. When I had my son and watched how other families were always scheduling play dates, then constantly enrolling their children in multiple activities a week, I just wondered when do kids get to enjoy just being a kid and not feel the need to always be entertained?

When Shawn first entered daycare after the age of one, the constant noise and commotion must have thrown him for a loop. I vividly remember being told my talkative son didn’t utter a word for nearly a year at daycare. He just sat and watched the other kids. When we’d get home, he’d head to his room and slam the door. I’d find him quietly playing with his toys.

It’s still like that today for both of us. We need our down time. We can only have so much chaos, noise and running around before we have a meltdown. In my opinion, learning to be alone is a great skill to have and many adults haven’t mastered this skill.

That’s been the toughest part of living in town for me. There’s always commotion. Cars driving by, trains whistling at all hours, neighbors mowing their lawns, car alarms going off…there’s just not much stillness or a serene view to rest my eyes upon.

Take a look around. Technology is at our fingertips. Activities are plentiful to keep us busy all year long. Movies.

Bowling, Shopping. Parks. The library. Are we spoiling our kids to the point that they don’t know how to take comfort in being by themselves?

I didn’t grow up in a wealthy home, but I learned a skill that money can’t buy…the ability to feel comfortable in the quiet solitude of my own company. I am adamant that this skill is passed on to my son so he doesn’t rely on things or other people to be happy and content.

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Bull partners Hat Tips By DEAN MEYER For the Pioneer

I suppose you are getting tired of my bull! I mean my bull stories. I promise this will be the last one for the year. Unless something else happens.

You remember my make believe friend, Shannon?

I’ve written about him before when we partnered on a bull deal. And a couple of other stories.

I mentioned to Shannon that I had lost a bull about turn out time. For some reason he hung around for ten months and then, when I was about to turn him out, he died. Seems to happen every year. Not to the same bull.

Well, Shannon mentioned it to his friend John that I needed a two-year-

old bull. John works at the livestock sales yard. John likes to buy cattle. And being the good friend that he is, he called me. He reported that a guy had dropped off a good two year old bull that he didn’t need. The bull had tested good and was of fine heritage. I said to buy the two-year-old bull that day.

John called later. He had bought two one-year old bulls instead. I didn’t need yearlings, but I talked it over with Shannon and he said he would take one and sell me a two-year old of his.

But we had to devise a way to split the two yearlings that John had bought us.

Now one of these bulls was pretty good. And the other was pretty bad. He had a long head, a hump back, crooked legs, and a little narrow butt. If his calves were born backwards and upside down, they had a chance. A normal delivery could be a problem.

I suggested we shake dice to see who got first

pick. But we didn’t have a dice cup. So Shannon decided we would play cards. He wouldn’t play a normal game because I have soundly defeated him in pinochle and poker. We would do something that relied strictly on luck. Cut for the deal, and then play three hands of seven-card stud showdown. Just flip the cards up and see who won.

I whipped him in two hands. I took the good bull.

Now we had to brand them.

My bull walked in the chute and stood there quietly. When we were done, he walked quietly out of the chute and onto my trailer.

Then we had to brand Shannon’s bull.

When we walked in the pen, the bull threw his head up and watched us carefully. He was a little bit flighty.

We got him in the chute and Shannon commenced to branding him.

All of a sudden Shannon let out a scream and dropped to the ground! The bull had got a leg out of the

chute and kicked him in the belly. His belly does stick out there a bit to make a pretty good target.

He lay there on the ground moaning and groaning. His shirt was ripped to shreds. He had a big hoof print on his big belly and a gash across the top of it like you were doing a c-section.

When he had quit screaming, I mentioned that it was lucky I was there and the iron was still hot.

I told him I could sear that wound so it wouldn’t bleed.

I don’t have any medical training but I have seen this done on lots of movies.

Shannon said “bad words”! I don’t think we are going to partner on any more cattle deals.

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Fishing is always great ND Outdoors By DOUG LEIER

For the Pioneer

Ask me how fishing is, and I’ll reply that fishing is always great, it always has been and always will be.

For me, the catching is a different story and tends to be a bit overrated, to tell you the truth. But perhaps my prowess at catching helped change my goals and fishing philosophy over the years.

As a kid, the natural tendency for a little com-

petition when fishing with friends never hooked me.

I’m pretty sure I never took home the bragging rights of biggest fish or most fish. To compensate, I’d try to convince friends we shouldn’t target walleye, which in my mind would sort of even the playing field by settling for bluegill or bullheads as the trophy catch.

Bullheads are pretty easy to catch with a hook, bobber and worm. I went so far at one point that I decided my best chance to etch my name in the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Whopper Club would be with a bullhead, and not a walleye, pike or even perch.

As my lack of fish-catching skills would attest, I haven’t yet reached the pla-

teau of a 2-pound bullhead, which would seem like a failure on top of a failure.

But I still don’t consider myself a failure when it comes to fishing.

I’ve caught my share of pike, walleye, perch and bluegill, but if the stringer is only full of memories, that suits me just fine.

It’s not just about fish. It’s about places and friends, it’s about dodging storms and spitting seeds in the sun and letting a mosquito find its spot on my forearm before taking a swipe. I take a little bit of pride in the fact there’s no daily limit on memories or the number of laughs or smiles on a fishing outing, regardless of the catching that goes on.

But even though my suc-

cess rate for catching isn’t anything to brag about, I still do like to catch fish, and right now in North Dakota, even for anglers like me, fishing prospects are about as good as they can get.

The state has more waters and fish, more access and fish cleaning stations.

We have contour maps and stocking reports accessible not just at the click of a mouse from your office desk or home computer, but now at the tap of a finger from your mobile device.

Even with my bobbersand-worms approach, that can be helpful. With more than 400 bodies of water to choose from, there’s more places to fish than ever before.

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OBITUARIES Mary C. SanderLewis, 87 Mary C. Sander-Lewis, 87, of Hamilton, Mont., passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Discovery Care Centre.

She was born Nov. 15, 1928 to the late Frank and Mary ( Jung) Rettinger on the family farm southeast of New England.

Mary married Howard Sander (deceased) on Feb. 6, 1946 and built a new life on a farm near Bowman; raising four children, Bonita, Judy, Ronald, and Marlin.

Mary and Howard moved to Hamilton in 1972 and started

a well-drilling business. In 1987, Howard passed away.

Mary started her own business as owner of the Mockingbird Hill Apartments. On Oct. 8, 2005 Mary and Jerry Lewis were married in Hamilton.

She enjoyed playing Bridge, square dancing, and travelling in her motor home.

Mary was preceded in death by her father, Frank Rettinger; mother, Mary Rettinger; brothers, Frank, Andrew, and Robert; sister, Christine Divine; husband, Howard Sander; son, Ronald Sander; grandson, Daryl Largis; and granddaughter,

Lewis Brenda Largis-Jackson.

Mary is survived by husband, Jerry Lewis; brother, Michael Rettinger; daughters, Bonita ( Jon) Largis and Judy Sander; son, Marlin

(Susan) Sander; stepsons, Dennis and Darrell Lewis; granddaughters, Tammy (Craig) Wilkins; and Jennifer (Leonard) Hackett.

Private family interment will take place in Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton.

A memorial service will be held at Daly-Leach Memorial Chapel, 1010 West Main Street, at 1 p.m. July 9, 2016; Rev Doug Peterson officiating. A reception will follow the service.

Mary’s family wishes to thank the wonderful, caring staff at the Discovery Care Centre. The family suggest memorials be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 171 Lewis

Lane, Hamilton MT 59840; or a charity of your choosing.

Fielding D. Phillips, 78

Fielding D. Phillips, 78, of Sturgis, S.D., died Feb. 20, 2016.

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HOEVEN: First VA National Hospital to open in North Dakota

VA purchases land in Cass County to serve more than 24,000 veterans, families

Sen. John Hoeven recently announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has purchased 4.82 acres of land in Cass County, ND, and will open the first VA national cemetery in North Dakota. The cemetery, which is being developed under the VA’s Rural Initiative, will serve approximately 24,388 veterans, their spouses and eligible family members located

within a 75-mile radius of Fargo.

“North Dakotans have a long and proud tradition of serving in our nation’s armed forces,” Hoeven said.

“The new VA national cemetery will allow our state’s veterans to be laid to rest close to their homes and loved ones, helping to ensure they receive the recognition they deserve for their selflessness and service in life.”

The new cemetery will complement the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND, a state-operated cemetery. Burial in a VA national cemetery is

open to all members of the armed forces and veterans who have met minimum active duty service requirements and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty, while on training duty, or were eligible for retired pay, or were called to active duty and served the full term of service, may also be eligible for burial. Their spouse, widow or widower, minor children, and, under certain conditions, unmarried adult children with disabilities, may also be eligible for burial.

State’s Community Foundation surpasses $68M in net assets; Bowman, Slope Foundation nears $100K The North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) has announced that it surpassed $68 million in net assets in 2015.

The organization was founded in 1976 to improve the quality of life of North Dakotans through charitable giving and promoting philanthropy.

“Over $64 million of our total net assets are in permanent endowment funds,” said Kevin Dvorak, President and CEO of NDCF. “Those funds will generate grant dollars to support North Dakota communities, charities, and students forever.”

NDCF currently manages

over 600 component funds, including 62 local community foundations in the state and over 150 scholarship funds for North Dakota students. It has awarded over $62 million in grants since its inception.

One of the community endowment funds that the NDCF manages is the Bowman & Slope County Community Foundation, which was established in 2014 and already has assets of over $82,000.

The Bowman & Slope Community Foundation is guided by an advisory committee made up of local volunteers who are responsible for fundraising to help grow

was held at 4 p.m. July 7 at Besler’s Cadillac Ranch in Belle Fourche, S.D. A dinner and Band immediately followed the service.

Internment will take place at the Vale Beals Cemetery near Vale, S.D. An online guest book is available at klinefuneralchapel.com.

the endowment fund and who will determine grant awards every year, once the fund is large enough to make grants. All gifts to the fund are tax deductible. In addition, individuals who donate at least $5,000 and businesses that donate any amount to the fund may be eligible for the 40 percent ND state tax credit.

More detailed information about NDCF’s accomplishments in 2015 can be found in its Annual Report, which is available on the organization’s website at www.NDCF.net.

NDCF has offices in Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Dickinson.

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

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

Worship Service: 10:10 a.m.

Wednesday night activities: Beginning @ 6 p.m.

• Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen

(406) 234-4572; www. breakforthbiblechurch.com Bible Study meets every Wednesday night at Bowman County Public Library from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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

Weekday Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., Thur., Fri. Bowman - 10 a.m.

Wed. at Sunset Home • Bowman Lutheran Church 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship & Sunday School 2nd Wed., 9:00 a.m. – Women’s Bible study Every Wed., 12:00 p.m. – Sack lunch Bible study: Genesis • First Lutheran Church, Rhame 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship • Lebanon Lutheran Church, Amidon June 5, July 17 - 6:00 p.m.

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

Coffee Fellowship, 11:00 a.m.

Worship • Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services • Mound Church North of Rhame, Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service. Weather permitting • Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Wiggins 11 a.m. worship • Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass; 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass • Scranton Lutheran Parish July 10 – 9:30 a.m. All Parish Worship at Peace • Seventh Day Adventist Pastor David Moench Saturdays - 9:30a.m. Sabbath School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church service

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ND MEDIA GUIDE: Names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mails of all ND newspapers, radio/TV stations, specialty publications.

Only $25. ND Newspaper Association, (701) 223-6397.

please make an appointment with the Planning and Zoning Director by calling 701-523-7627 or 701-5233309 on Tuesdays and Wednesday.

Section 25: E1/2SW1/4; SW1/4SE1/4 and that no personal claim is made against any of said named Defendants.

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Looking For Junk Cars Will Buy: Junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701-928-0325.

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for rent

FOR RENT: 3 bedroom 2 bath almost new Mobile Home for lease~ no smoking and no pets~ contact 701-527-5510 for more details and rental application (kw 7/15) Weekly and monthly rentals, standard rooms and kitchenette suites. 409 Hwy 85 south. Call 701-523-5224.. (ev 7/8)

Help Wanted

IN HOME HELP NEEDED: Need morning assistance 2 times a week to get up in the morning and with a bowel program. I will pay you $10 (ten dollars) just to walk in the door for non-problem days.

The time it will take is maybe 15 minutes, barring any complications. I am very flexible on time.

If you are in need of extra cash, this is as easy as it gets! Please call 701-388-1266 if interested.

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HELP WANTED OPEN POSITION FOR POLICE OFFICER in Tioga, ND competitive wages, excellent benefit package. Please Contact Tioga City Auditor at 701-664-2807 or email Auditor@cityoftioga.com CENTRAL ND farming and cattle operation seeking full time person. Semi-truck and large equipment experience. Most weekends and holidays off. Paid vacation.—1-701-226-2359, Frank.

CLASS-A OTR DRIVER WANTED. Reefer/drive in. Home weekly. Starting .38 to .40/mile, DOE. Benefits: Health Insurance, SignOn Bonus, Paid Vacation. Bill (701) 527-7215.

NOW HIRING CLASS-A Tanker Drivers. Gibson Energy has oilfield work and needs drivers with a CDL-A, 2 yrs experience, & tanker endorsement. Must have clean MVR and be at least 23 yrs old. Top of industry pay! Benefits

employment

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

QUALITY TRANSPORTATION IS hiring CDL-A Drivers. Locations in NV and CA. MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE. Call 775-635-2443 or www.qtinv.net for application.

APARTMENTS & CONDO FOR RENT 1st Month FREE Starting $900/ mth! Silver Waters 55+ Retirement Community, GF. 1 & 2 bedrm’s, elevator, community rooms, Ht/wtr/underground parking included. 701-757-0926.

1 & 2 BEDROOM furnished & unfurnished Apartments. New England, ND Washer/Dryer access.

Water, sewer, garbage included.

No Pets 701-690-8243 or 701579-4510.

HOUSING NEW 55+ COMMUNITY! The Meadowlands in Mandan. Many residential options offered, close to healthcare and retail; future plans include community center, pool. Call 701-712-1353, www. meadowlandspark.com BUSINESS FOR SALE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS! Stained Glass and Supplies in abundance. (Lead, books, bevels, etc.) Great buy for growing artisan or next generation shop owner. 701-208-0501.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LANDOWNERS: DESPITE DOWNTURN North Dakota farm land values continue to be strong.

Call Kevin Pifer for free valuation at Pifer’s Auctioneers 701-2385810 or kpifer@pifers.com LAND FOR SALE AMERICAN TRUST CENTER accepting bids for 138N-95W-24 –N1/2S1/2 +/-160 acres 138N95W- 27 NW ¼ +/- 160 acres.

701-483- 7039. Bids must be marked by 7/27/16. ATC reserves right to refuse bids.

HORSE BUYER HORSE BUYER at Stockmans East Barn, Dickinson, July 5, 8-5 or Rugby Livestock, July 6, 8-5.

All classes. Top dollar! Licenced and bonded buyer. Bring them we will buy them! 612-839-9568, Joe or Sharon Simon.

employment

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: HOUSEKEEPERS & FRONT DESK.

Please stop in and pick up an application or email your resume to gm@bowmanlodgend.com. Any questions, please call 701-523-7750.

Coaching Positions Available!

Hettinger-Scranton Nighthawks have the following coaching positions open. If interested in any of these positions, please contact Larry Sebastian, Jon Kohler or Heather Ebert at the Hettinger School 701-567-4501 or John Pretzer or Kelly Pierce at the Scranton School 701-275-8897.

Head Volleyball JH Volleyball Ass’t Girls Basketball Ass’t Boys Basketball JH Boys Basketball JH Girls Basketball JH Wrestling

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Published in the Bowman County Pioneer June 24th, July 1st & 8th, 2016 Steven J. Wild, #04091 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Petitioner Case No. 06-2016-PR-00019 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PEYTON H. WOLL JR., AKA PEYTON HARRY WOLL, Deceased.

NOTICE OF HEARING TO: All heirs, devisees or other interested persons of the Estate of Peyton H. Woll Jr., aka Peyton Harry Woll, Deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given that a hearing on a PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE in the above-entitled case will be held before the presiding Southwest District Court Judge, at the Bowman County Courthouse, Bowman, North Dakota, at 8:30 A. M. on August 11, 2016.

Dated this 20th day of June, 2016.

SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. By: Steven J. Wild Attorney for Plaintiff PO Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 523-3112 Published in the Bowman County Pioneer July 1st & 8th, 2016 BOWMAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET REGARDING CASE NO. LDC16-003 (VERIZON CELL TOWER) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman Planning and Zoning Commission will meet July 12, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall (101 1st Street, NE) to conduct a public hearing for Case No. LDC16-003 (VERIZON CELL TOWER). Verizon is requesting a conditional use permit to install a communications tower approximately +100 feet tall in the C (Commercial) zone. The site is located at Lot 10, Block 6, Northside Addition. If you would like to review the file for this request or view the City’s land use maps, and/or examine a more detailed description of the location of the project’s boundaries, please make an appointment with the Planning and Zoning Director by calling 701-523-7627 or 701-5233309 on Tuesdays and Wednesday.

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer July 1st & 8th, 2016 BOWMAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET REGARDING CASE NO. LDC16-002b (PUD RE-ZONE - AIRPORT PROPERTY)

Northwest Tire in Bowman is looking to immediately hire a Service Truck Driver.

Candidates must be able to change & mount tires and drive a service truck to destination of downed vehicle or farm. Experience preferred but we are willing to train. Full time, Full benefit package.

Call Josh at 702-206-0578 or 701-523-5236 Trinity Technology Group seeks professional & career oriented individuals for

Transportation Security Officers in Glasgow, Wolf Point, Sidney, Havre, Glendive, Bozeman, Butte & Kalispell, MT; Sioux Falls, SD; Keywest, Sarasota & Sanford FL; Santa Rosa, CA; Tupelo, MS Excellent salary, part-time positions with full benefits.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman Planning and Zoning Commission will meet July 12, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall (101 1st Street, NE) to conduct a public hearing for Case No. LDC16-002b (PUD RE-ZONE – AIRPORT PROPERTY).

The Bowman County Development Corporation is requesting a zone change as follows: 1) from what is shown in the Comprehensive Plan on the property’s “Existing Zoning” map districts of R-1 (Single Family Residential); C (Commercial); I (Industrial); and Ag (Agricultural) to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) district; and 2) from what is shown on Comprehensive Plan the “ETA Zoning map of R-1 (Single Family Residential); R-2 (Residential District, Multi-Family); C (Commercial); I (Industrial); and Ag (Agricultural) to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) district. The PUD district will allow a mix of zoning designations via a Design Standards Handbook that includes customized zoning and architectural, landscaping and buffering standards. The site is situated in Section 10, Township 131 North and Range 102 West, the Northeast ¼ of Section 9, Township 13 North, Range 102 West, and the Southeast ¼ of Section 4, Township 131 North, Range 102 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, in Bowman County, North Dakota. If you would like to review the file for this request or view the City’s land use maps, and/or examine a more detailed description of the location of the project’s boundaries,

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer July 1st, 8th & 15th, 2016 STEVEN J. WILD, #04091 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No. 06-2016-PR-00020 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS E. TESKE, AKA DORIS TESKE, 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 Laverne Teske, personal representative of the estate, at 13004 74th Street SW, Scranton, ND 58653, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 27th day of June, 2016.

Laverne Teske, Personal Representative 13004 74th Street SW Scranton, ND 58653 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative July 1st , 2016 Published in the Bowman County Pioneer July 1st, 8th & 15th, 2016 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BOWMAN SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Robert Morris Lansburg, William Ruder Lansburg, Alan L. Ruder, Arthur L. Ruder, Carol R. Gurstelle, Charles R. Laff, Ned S. Laff, Gary A. Laff, Chris Ann Gibbs, Debra R. Ong, Patricia R. Morton, Michael J. Paradise, Patricia J. Silver, Dennis H. Paradise, Douglas B. Paradise, Mitchell H. Gold, Lisa Gold Silverman, Jennifer A. Melnick Estate, fka Jennifer A. Paradise, Avima M. Ruder, Avraham A. Ruder, a/k/a Leonard A. Ruder, Annette R. Carnow, Annette S. Abramson, Burton W. Ruder, Robert O. Ruder, aka Dr. Robert Ruder, Lawrence T. Ruder, and Jim Torres, Executor of the Jesse H. Ruder, Jr. Estate, Plaintiffs, vs.

Cilie Ruder, aka Celia Solomon, Arlyne Ruder Lansburg, Mollie Ruder, N. S. Ruder, aka Nathan )S. Ruder, Freda S. Ruder,Susan Mayo, James Ruder, M. H. Ruder, aka Manuel Ruder, Bertha R. Laff, Milton M. Laff, J. H. Ruder, Sr., aka Joseph Holland Ruder, aka Jesse Holland Ruder, Patricia Rives, Melvin Ruder, aka Melvin Harvey Ruder, Paul R. Paradise, Muriel Paradise, Andrea Paradise Gold, S. A. Ruder, aka Samuel A Ruder, Miriam H. Ruder, Sidney Rosenberg, Pearl Rosenberg, Phyllis Ruder, Melvin Ruder, and all other persons known and unknown having or claiming any right, title, estate or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint, whether as heirs, devisees, legatees or Personal Representatives of the aforementioned parties or as holding any claim adverse to Plaintiffs’ ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto.

Defendants.

SUMMONS STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the Complaint in this action which is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned an Answer or other proper response within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated this 21st day of June, 2016.

SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C.

By Steven J. Wild P.O. Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 523-3112 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com Attorney for Plaintiffs State Bar ID #04091 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that this action is brought for the purpose of quieting title to various mineral interests in and to all the oil, gas, and other minerals in and under the following described real property being located and situated in Bowman County, North Dakota: TOWNSHIP 129 NORTH, RANGE 102 WEST of the 5th P.M.

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By Steven J. Wild P.O. Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 5523-3112 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com Attorney for Plaintiffs State Bar ID #04091 Published in the Bowman County Pioneer July 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2016 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BOWMAN SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Norene A. Hardin, Personal Representative of the Estate of William M. Mosbrucker, aka William Mosbrucker, Plaintiff, vs.

Estate of Magdelena Bisterfelt, Estate of Henry F. Bisterfelt, Estate of Helen Engle, Estate of Raymond Bisterfelt, Estate of Ilene Higgins, Estate of Richard Bisterfelt, Estate of Calvin Bisterfelt, Estate of Joe Bisterfelt, Dorothy Carlson, Elaine Weatherby, and all persons unknown having or claiming any right, title, estate or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint, whether as heirs, devisees, legatees or Personal Representatives of the forementioned parties or as holding any claim adverse to Plaintiffs’ ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto.

Defendants.

SUMMONS STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the Complaint in this action which is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned an Answer or other proper response within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated this 29th day of June, 2016.

SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C.

By Steven J. Wild P.O. Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 523-3112 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com Attorney for Plaintiffs State Bar ID #04091 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that this action is brought for the purpose of quieting title to the following described real property being located and situated in Bowman County, North Dakota: TOWNSHIP 130 NORTH, RANGE 102 WEST of the 5th P.M. Section 4: Government Lots 3 & 4, S1/2NW1/4 Section 5: S1/2 Section 6: E1/2SE1/4 Section 7: NE1/4NE1/4 Section 8: NE1/4 Section 9: NW1/4 and that no personal claim is made against any of said named Defendants.

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By Steven J. Wild P.O. Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 5523-3112 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com Attorney for Plaintiffs State Bar ID #04091 G\4853-051.1 Published in the Bowman County Pioneer July 8th, 2016 BOWMAN CITY COMMISSION TO MEET REGARDING CASE NO. LDC16-004 (PROHIBITION OF OBSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS ORDINANCE) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman City Commission will meet July 19, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall (101 1st Street, NE) to conduct a public hearing for Case No. LDC16004 (Prohibition of Obstruction of Storm Sewers Ordinance Update).

During the public hearing, the Commission will discuss reinsertion of the ordinance into the Municipal Code, as well as insertion of new language.

The ordinance would be applicable city wide. If you would like to review the file for this request or view the City’s land use maps, please make an appointment with the Planning and Zoning Director by calling 701523-7627 or 701-523-3309 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer July 8th, 2016 NOTICE Scranton Water Users Drinking Water Report The 2015 Consumer Confidence Report has been posted at the following locations in Scranton: City Hall, Post Office, Dakota Western Bank, & Goodwill Housing. Copies are also available at City Hall or by calling : 701-275-6332.

RESOLUTION 2016-2 (CTP) FOR LDC16-002a (BOWMAN INDUSTRIAL PARK) A RESOLUTION FOR A COMPREHENSIVE AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN AMENDMENT TO A) ADD A NEW LAND USE DESIGNATION TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CALLED SPA (SPECIAL PLANNING AREA) TO MEET THE STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFORMANCE BETWEEN THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE MAPS AND THE CITY’S ZONING MAP; B) AMEND THE LAND USE DESIGNATION MAPS TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FROM “AIRPORT” AND “AGRICULTURAL” ON THE “EXISTING LAND USE MAP” AND “MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL”, “COMMERCIAL”, “INDUSTRIAL” AND “AGRICULTURAL” ON THE “FUTURE LAND USE MAP” TO THE SPA LAND USE DESIGNATION; C) PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE SPA DESIGNATION; AND D) INCORPORATE VARIOUS TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ASSOCIATED WITH ITEMS 1 AND 2.

WHEREAS, the Bowman City Commission is the duly elected governing body for the City of Bowman and wishes to plan for orderly and predictable future growth and development as well as a high level of continuity and connectivity; and WHEREAS, the Bowman City Commission has undertaken the task of preparing a Comprehensive Plan to guide future land use and zoning decisions, and WHEREAS, the Bowman City Planning and Zoning Commission, having held a public hearing thereon, following which recommended to the Bowman City Commission that the Comprehensive Plan amendment No. 2016-2 (CTP) be approved; and WHEREAS, input from the public and affected property owners was sought during the planning process, and WHEREAS, the planning process for this undertaking was guided by appointed Planning and Zoning Commissioners and City Commissioners who reviewed and commented on the amendment, and WHEREAS, City officials have coordinated with Bowman County officials to ensure understanding and agreement about extraterritorial land use plans, and the above amendment; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the City of Bowman does hereby adopt Resolution 2016-2 (CTP) for the above described actions and as shown on the maps in Exhibit A of this resolution.

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer July 8th, 2016 RESOLUTION 2016-1 (ANX) FOR LDC16-002a (BOWMAN INDUSTRIAL PARK) A RESOLUTION TO ANNEX +210 ACRES (VACATED BOWMAN AIRPORT SITE) INTO THE CITY OF BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA WHEREAS, the Bowman City Commission is the duly elected governing body for the City of Bowman and wishes to plan for orderly and predictable future growth and development; and WHEREAS, the Bowman City Commission has undertaken the task of preparing a Comprehensive Plan to guide future annexation and zoning decisions, and WHEREAS, the Bowman City Planning and Zoning Commission, having held a public hearing thereon, following which recommended to the Bowman City Commission that the Annexation 2016-1 (ANX) be approved because the criteria can be met and because the site is contiguous to the City of Bowman; and WHEREAS, input from the public and affected property owners was sought during the planning process, and WHEREAS, the planning process for this undertaking was guided by appointed Planning and Zoning Commissioners and City Commissioners who reviewed and commented on the annexation, and WHEREAS, City officials have coordinated with Bowman County officials to ensure understanding and agreement about extraterritorial land use plans, and this specific annexation, and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the City of Bowman does hereby adopt Resolution 2016-1 (ANX) for annexation of the property shown and described in Exhibit A of this resolution.

ADOPTED THIS 28th DAY OF JUNE, 2016 Published in the Bowman County Pioneer July 8th, 2016 NOTICE FOR BIDS The Scranton School District #33 is asking for bids on school insurance. The insurance should be bid on a three year renewal. Insurances to be bid includes vehicle, liability, musical instruments, internet equipment, computers, boilers, and errors and omissions. Specifications can be received by contacting the business manager, Angie Eberle at 2758266. Bids are due by 4:00 p.m. on July 11, 2016. Mail bids to Insurance Bids, Angie Eberle, Scranton Public School, Box 126, Scranton, ND 58653.

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Pierce, who said he the shortstops and Pierce grouped up with the third would be interested in playing baseball collegiately, basemen.

After drills and skills in the thought the scouts were field, the players hit the bat- pretty preceptive of his skill ting cages for some swings. set. The scouts told him Nolan said that each player he was dropping his hands got between 10-15 swings partway through his hitting before moving on to the next drill, and when he fixed the mechanical issue Pierce told guy.

Workouts finished on the the Record that he started to mound at the end of the day. drive the ball better.

“I thought it was good, I Only Mattis participated in the pitching instructions. thought it was really interUsing a radar gun, his coach esting to see kind of how said that he hit 73 mph in you matched up around the front of the scouts. The fast- state,” Pierce said.

“It was good, it was a lot est recorded pitch on the day of good experience,” Jacob was 86 mph.

Nolan said that the event said. “I’ll go back next year.”

Mattis said the pitching was a good experience for the players, and it afforded was different, but in a good himself some time with fel- way.

“It was different, it was low coaches as they sat in the stands and watched their re- good different, a lot of fun,”

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local affiliate of the Hoopster basketball magazine, inviting him and some of his players to the camp on Wednesday, June 22.

The camp has a long history of North Dakota players attending who’ve eventually made it to the major leagues, including Travis Hafner, former No. 1 overall pick Darin Erstad, and 2008 World Series Champion Chris Coste.

For The Pioneer

A trio of Hettinger baseball players put their talents on display for scouts of the highest level during a camp in Mandan a few weeks ago.

Head legion baseball coach Nolan Dix got a call from Don Hanson, an area talent scout for Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins and

“All the kids that are in the major leagues for North Dakota came to this camp,” Dix said.

Hanson himself has been a part of this event for the last 50 years.

Dix, along with his son Jacob, Jarred Mattis, and Hudson Pierce woke up and hit the road bright and early at 5 a.m. to arrive on time, the camp opened at 8 a.m. CST.

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Evaluators from the Twins and area colleges including University of Mary, University of Jamestown, and others, were present. A scout from the Miami Marlins organization was also scheduled to evaluate the players, but an injury prevented him from attending.

Ball players from across the state, from all different sized communities attended.

Dix estimated that between 60-70 kids were in attendance.

He said that his players were a little nervous right away, something the players themselves admitted to. But they quickly shook their jitters away after hitting the field and throwing the ball around.

The day started out with some introductions and then went right into fielding drills. The players paired up and warmed their arms with some long-toss catch.

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A regional talent scout checks out some local players. spected players perform.

“I thought it was kind of cool,” Nolan said.

After some final words by the scouts, the event finished and the players scattered.

About a week after the event, the players each received individual reports of their performances. On the reports the players saw how they performed in spe-

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Mattis said. “there’s a lot of good pitchers.”

Of the nearly 70 players Mattis said only about 15 participated in the pitching drills, but and he was amazed at how hard some kids can throw.

Nolan said that he and his players had a good experience, and that next year he hopes to send players back to the camp.

Contact the Pioneer at 701.523.5623 or pioneernews@ndsupernet.com

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GAME AND FISH NEWS Game and Fish tallies spring pheasant, grouse numbers North Dakota’s spring pheasant population index is up slightly from last year, while sharp-tailed grouse numbers are down slightly, according to recent surveys conducted by State Game and Fish Department biologists.

Aaron Robinson, upland game

management supervisor, said the number of pheasant roosters heard on the spring crowing count survey was up just about 2 percent statewide. Numbers in the southeast were down from last year, Robinson said, while “the other regions from west to central were up slightly, but not enough to say there’s a big increase from last year.”

Sharp-tailed grouse counts on spring dancing grounds or leks were down about 6 percent state-

wide from last year. “We were kind of expecting that,” Robinson added. “We had some dry weather last year and production wasn’t as good.”

While the spring counts provide a good indicator of the number of breeding birds in the two populations, Robinson says it’s primarily early summer weather that influences hunting success in the fall. “You have to have the right conditions to produce a good hatch,” he said. “You don’t

want really wet, cold years, and you don’t want dry years. Dry years don’t produce those insects that chicks need to survive those first 10 days.”

Game and Fish biologists will start their summer upland game brood counts in mid-July, and Robinson said that will lead to more precise fall population predictions. “That’s when we really start to understand what our production was for the year.”

Pheasant crowing counts are

conducted each spring throughout North Dakota. Observers drive specified 20-mile routes, stopping at predetermined intervals, and counting the number of pheasant roosters heard crowing over a two-minute period during the stop.

Biologists count male sharptails on their dancing grounds in 25 monitoring blocks throughout the state, and numbers within each block are compared from year to year.

Depth charts Last week we took a look at the Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver depth chart.

If you happened to miss the article, you can find it on Facebook through the web address that’s listed below.

So far there haven’t been too many question marks about the Vikings’ depth charts. We all know Teddy is going to be the starting quarterback, Adrian is going to be the starting running back, and we have a pretty good idea who the fullback, tight ends and wide receivers will be.

However, this week we take a look at the offensive line, and there are question marks aplenty.

At left tackle, Matt Kalil will be given one more year to prove he’s capable of protecting Teddy Bridgewater. If he has another sub-par season, the Vikings will once again be in the market for one of the most important positions on the

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team. Entering his second season, T.J. Clemmings will likely be Kalil’s backup after starting at right tackle last year.

Alex Boone will get every opportunity to be the team’s starting left guard after signing a 4 year, $26.8 million contract this offseason. Boone had a down year in San Francisco last season, earning a 65.0 player grade by Pro Football Focus (38th in the league), but he will look to bounce back in 2016.

The center position is

truly up for grabs. Last year’s starter Joe Berger had a phenomenal season, grading out as PFF’s second best center in the league with a player grade of 89.1. John Sullivan will be coming back from injury and will be in the mix to start. If both players are healthy, Sullivan will likely get the start, sending Berger back to being the team’s primary backup on the inside of the line.

Right guard is another position that is anybody’s guess at this point. Brandon Fusco was looking like an ascending player on the offensive line, but a move from right to left guard last season saw a significant drop in his game. Meanwhile, Mike Harris was moved from tackle to guard and played well last season.

The two will be battling it out, with the loser likely ending up behind Joe Berger in the backup rotation.

Right tackle, just like center and right guard, will be one of the hottest position battles in training camp. Andre Smith Jr. was brought in to compete with Phil Loadholt, who is coming back from successive season-ending injuries.

Both of these players were, at one point, considered among the best right tackles in the league. However, both of these players have questions marks attached to them now.

The Vikings also have some young players who they have high hopes for.

At tackle, Jeremiah Sirles, Austin Shepherd and Carter Bykowski are all players who have shown potential and will be hoping for a shot at playing time. Nick Easton, Zac Kerin, Isame Faciane and Willie Beavers

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play on the interior of the line and will be making a push for playing time as well.

In total, the Vikings have 16 offensive linemen on the roster. By the time the regular season rolls around, the Vikings will need to whittle that number down to eight or nine. The offensive line will be the key to the Vikings offense, and with a new position coach

and all the competition that is sure to occur this summer, the pieces might finally be in place to produce a productive, protective unit.

Next week we will be taking a look at the defensive line. If you have anything specific you’d like to know about them, or if you have any comments or questions about the offensive linemen.

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A bipartisan, compromise proposal to address ‘No Fly, No Buy’

By SEN. HEIDI HEITKAMP It’s just commonsense -- if someone is too dangerous to board an airplane, they’re too dangerous to buy a gun.

But right now, our laws are permitting that to happen.

That’s a serious problem.

The shooting in Orlando was a terrible tragedy for our country, for LGBT communities, and for the families and loved ones of those who didn’t come home that night. The American people want responsible action to make sure our communities are safe and free from terrorism.

Republican Senator Susan Collins from Maine and I, as well as other Republican and Democratic senators, came up with a compromise bipartisan solution that strikes a needed balance to accomplish that goal. It

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp would both protect the Second Amendment – a critical right in our constitution and for North Dakotans – and help keep guns out of the hands of potential terrorists.

Senator Collins and I have worked together on a variety of bipartisan bills over the past several years. We understand the importance of actually getting things done in the U.S. Senate. I greatly appreciate that she reached

out to me to join in this effort and I’m proud to be part of it.

Our compromise legislation would prevent those on the government’s ‘No-Fly’ list or the so-called ‘selectee’ list, for people who are subject to heightened screening before boarding a plane, from purchasing firearms.

There are just 2,700 American citizens or green card holders on these lists – making up just 2.5 percent of the lists.

The legislation would also require the government to immediately notify the U.S. Attorney General and federal, state, and local law enforcement if someone who appeared on either of the lists in the previous five years attempts to purchase a firearm. According to news reports, Omar Mateen, the shooter in Orlando, was on the selectee list for 10

months.

Our bipartisan legislation addresses concerns about placing restrictions on the rights of Americans incorrectly placed on the ‘No Fly’ and ‘selectee’ lists. The legislation gives those identified on the lists due process rights, as guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, by allowing citizens or green card holders on the lists who are blocked from purchasing firearms to appeal and get an answer from the federal government within 14 days.

If they are successful, they receive attorney’s fees. To make millions of American families safer, we developed a mechanism that both prohibits potential terrorists from purchasing weapons and secures the rights of a very small group of Americans improperly placed on the government’s lists.

In light of the very real

concerns of North Dakotans about how the FBI compiles the ‘No Fly’ and ‘selectee’ lists, I met with officials at the U.S. Department of Justice to find out more about how people get put on these lists in the first place. I learned that the federal government uses much stronger information than it did 10 years ago to determine who is on the lists, which prevents far fewer incorrect names from appearing on them today.

Last week, the U.S. Senate voted on a series of proposals that failed to strike this needed balance between public safety and Second Amendment rights, and which didn’t have any chance of actually passing.

North Dakotans are tired of Congress’ lack of leadership, and so am I. Keeping guns out of the hands of terrorists deserves more than partisan

bills – it deserves honest action.

We had an initial vote on our compromise proposal, where it received the support from a majority of U.S. senators – a good first step – and we’ll keep building bipartisan support for it. Our legislation was also introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by group of Republican and Democratic members and received the strong backing from a group of retired top military and intelligence leaders.

But we need Congress to actually act and pass our legislation.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina, who helped introduce our compromise proposal, explained it this way: “We can fix the problem with the innocent person. Once the gun is bought, you don’t fix that.”

Dark Silver: A collection of black glass ambrotypes exhibit opens Characterized as dark and dreamlike, an exhibit of new wet plate collodion photographs developed on black painted glass by Bismarck artist Shane Balkowitsch will run at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center from July 16 to October 31. The exhibit kicks off with a reception and wet plate demo at 1 p.m. on July 16.

Known as the only wet plate photographer in North Dakota, Balkowitsch employs a process common in the mid-1800s using a glass plate and various chemicals to produce the image. The most famous images of figures like Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and George Custer are wet plates.

“I was inspired by Bismarck artist Orlando Scott Goff, who was credited with producing the first wet plate photograph of Sitting Bull in 1883,” Balkowitsch said. “Making a wet plate can be difficult, timely, costly, unpredictable and requires a high degree of commitment.”

Around 1890, the wet plate process died out and took nearly a century to return. In 1986, there were six known wet plate photographers in the world, but today that number is 1,000 strong and growing, according to Balkowitsch.

Translated in ancient Greek, ambrotype means “immortal impression” and Balkowitsch seeks to bring that to life based on his love

The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is located 40 miles north of Bismarck at the intersection of US 83 and ND 200A in Washburn.

Admission is included in the normal entry fee to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center: $7.50 for adults, $5 for adults with a North Dakota Parks and Recreation vehicle pass, and free for members of the Lewis and Clark Fort

Mandan Foundation. All students receive free admission as well thanks to a grant from the MDU Resources Foundation. The exhibit is sponsored by the Lewis and Clark Fort Mandan Foundation.

More information about the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department and its offerings can be found on its website at www.parkrec.nd.gov.

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Dr. Arnold, OB/GYN Shane Balkowitsch employs a process common in the mid-1800s to capture images using glass a chemicals. Scranton native Kat Perkins was the focus of a project he completed last year, immortalizing the popular singer forever in an artwork of glass, as seen above. (Courtesy Photo) of mythology and cherishing the unknown in his work. During the exhibit opening, Balkowitsch will

look for four volunteers to model for a collodion photograph.

For more information,

contact Robert Hanna, interpretive coordinator, at (701) 462-8535 or rhanna@ nd.gov.

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Southwest Healthcare Services will be offering a Safe Sitter Class, Friday July 22th and Friday July 29th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with a cost of $40. Participants must register by July 15th and must be 11 years of age.

At Safe Sitter® you will learn how to:

• Rescue a choking child or infant plus ways to prevent choking in the first place.

• Perform infant and child CPR. • Evaluate an injury to determine how to handle it including how to get help.

• Prevent problem behavior plus how to manage problem behavior situations.

• Keep yourself safe in threatening situations from power failures to prowlers.

• Care for a child’s basic needs including feeding, entertaining, and toileting.

• Establish your own baby sitting business.

Please call the Jessica West at 523-7178 with any questions or to register.

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