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Vol. 114 No. 33
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Superintendent BY FRANK TURNER
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s summer winds to an end, kids across the county are looking forward to their first day of school. This year, however, it’s not just the kids who are excited to start a new school year. Bowman School Superintendent Wayne Heckaman is the newest addition to the Bowman County School District, and much like the kids, he is also excited for his first day of class at the Bowman school. “There’s always that excitement at the beginning of the year,” said the new superintendent. Heckaman is a self described “North Dakota kid.” Not only did
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(Upper) The Bowman Pioneer Trails Regional Museum’s plans to connect their two buildings through the alley with a new walkway in the future. (Lower) The museum looks to create new space for its exhibits. Frank Turner/Bowman County Pioneer
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hether it was dinosaurs roaming the land or pioneers establishing a new community, Bowman County is home to an exciting history. The hidden treasures that harbor this local history are actually easy to find at the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum in Bowman.
Although the museum has many artifacts and historical stories they wish to display, space has become an issue. Many historic pieces are currently in storage, and introducing more displays would simply overcrowd the existing space. To remedy the situation, the museum has decided to expand their facility. Pioneer Trails Regional Mu-
seum Board President Dean Pearson explained that the board is in the beginning stages of connecting the museum’s east storage building to the actual museum with a new walkway through the alley. “We have lots of items that should be on display, but we just don’t have the space right now,” said Pearson.
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Bowman Lodge gets golf simulator BY FRANK TURNER
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vid golfers in the area run into the same problem every year in North Dakota. Long summer days slowly turn dark and frigid, and impending winter halts most outdoor activities and sports. Luckily, golfers in Bowman looking to improve their golf swing throughout the season have a new option, simulated golf. In June, the Bowman Lodge installed a new,
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General Manager Gene Anne Kulseth swings a golf club inside the simulator. Frank Turner/Bowman County Pioneer
high-end PGA golf simulator to broaden their community involvement and reach.
Bowman Lodge General Manager Gene Anne Kulseth said that she hopes the simulator will
provide another reason for more people from the local community to step into the lodge.
Along with the membership gym and indoor pool, Kulseth hopes the
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