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I never saw so many farmers in my life jump down off the coral fence and come to help me. I’m lying there, looking up, and all I can see are big overalls and suspenders and these farmers asking, ‘Are you all right.’ I thought it was funny.

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net

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- Ann Secrest Hanson

Flames could be seen as far away as the Frontier Travel Center early Saturday morning as a trailer home in Bowman caught on fire.

The Bowman Fire Department was called to the scene, inside the Permahome Trailer Court off 11th Avenue, around 12:57 a.m., according to Fire Chief Chris Palczewski.

The home was located near the court’s west entrance.

Law enforcement arrived to the scene shortly after the call.

They informed fire crews that the home appeared to be fully engulfed in flames, Palczewski

Female former PRCA pickup ‘man’ talks poetry, injuries and how it is to work in a man’s world

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he term “cowboy” doesn’t suit Ann Secrest Hanson.

She knows what it’s like to be a woman in the male-dominated world of rodeo. Her experiences decades ago as the only female pickup “man” and her subsequent induction into a national hall of fame has earned her the description of being fierce, not fragile—she’s a true “cowgirl.”

Hanson of Bowman now lives a more quiet life raising quarter horses with her husband on their property near Amidon, but she vividly recalled her heyday working and riding in the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association rodeos.

This weekend, as glimpses of her past life in the rodeo resurface with the annual PRCA Rodeo in town, she’ll be heading in a different direction—reading her true-tale poem, “Saga of Applesauce,” during the Cowboy Poetry Gathering on Saturday at the Mystic Theater in Marmarth.

For the last 25 years, Hanson has traded in her spurred boots for a softer life of attending events where she reads her poetry.

Her plethora of experiences throughout the years raising horses and working in the rodeo has helped her develop her love of poetry, which she has been writing since at least 1960.

Still, her past graces as one of the only—if not the only, as

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she claimed—female pickup men in the PRCA will never be forgotten.

Born north of Jordan, Mont., Hanson lived in Miles City, Mont., where she and her ex-husband had a rodeo company, picking up the Bucking Horse Sale in Miles City for 25 years.

She found her start in the rodeo world working alongside her ex-husband. He was a pickup man and was first hired in 1961 to work the Bucking Horse Sale.

When another pickup hadn’t shown up to work, her then-husband suggested that Hanson help fill in.

“I had watched and helped enough,” she said, so she felt comfortable entering the arena.

“I did it and got by, so the

USDA to release crops report today

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net An image that has been circulating on social media pages gives an all-too-true depiction of the blight of the modern farmer.

Written above a photo of a truckload of wheat reads, “FYI: This truckload of wheat will make 42,000 loaves of bread worth $84,000.” Under that, a disturbing truth, “The farmer gets $5,200 for it.”

That’s in part due to the low price of wheat as a commodity.

The cause of that, also in part, is supply and demand.

Those not in tune with the agriculture industry might not realize crop prices are set in an arena similar to the nation’s stock market. Instead of stocks and bonds, however, they’re trading commodities; in this case it’s crops. A commodity is a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold. These commodities are

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(TOP) Ann Hanson angles her horse alongside a rodeo contestant working as a “pickup man” to get the riders safely back to the gate. (INSET) Ann Hanson today. (Photo by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

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An eyewitness said they heard a loud pop emanate from the fire, the cause of which was unknown.

The first engine came onto the scene a few minutes after 1 a.m.

Crews got the fire under control a little more than 30 minutes later, but were called back later that day at 1:38 p.m. due to a flare-up. Outside temperatures at the time were in the mid to high 80s.

The home’s occupants had safely evacuated and no one was injured in the fire, though the trailer and its contents were a complete loss, Palczewski said.

Heat from the fire also melted a neighboring trailer’s siding.

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

traded constantly on commodity exchanges around the world such as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Winnipeg Commodities Exchange (WCE) and the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX).

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), the nation’s oldest futures and options exchange, saw most-active wheat contract rise nearly 2 percent on Tuesday, to $4.76 a bushel. According to various reports, that’s due to a lower US Dollar Index—meaning a weakening in the worth of the US dollar measured against various other currencies.

But a supply-demand report from the USDA that helps forecast crop prices, to be released today, will show what’s most at stake.

Nationally, wheat has experienced a dive in prices since crop commodities reached highs in 2012 and 2013.

Because they’re traded on exchanges, crop prices aren’t set by

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NEWS BRIEFS

State launches truck weight calculator A convenient online calculator is now available to help the motor carrier industry, agricultural producers and others determine how to comply with legal gross and axle weight limits in North Dakota. The calculator will show the carrier what a vehicle or vehicle combination can legally weigh based on axle configuration, number of axles, number of tires per axle, the distance between axles and tire width.

The free calculator, developed by specialists with North Dakota State University’s Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, is specific to North Dakota with clickable options for selecting state highways and interstates. The calculator generates quick output with printable data and features simple picture explanations for intuitive use. Access the calculator by clicking on the ND Truck-Weight Education heading under the “Resources” tab at www.ndltap.org/.

Although the calculator is fully functional, developers are continuing to refine it. They are looking to add additional features such as the ability to input tare weights to calculate net haul capacity for various commodities and expanding the calculator to include neighboring states.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sept. 11 PRCA Rodeo at the Bowman County Fairgrounds in Bowman, Sept. 11 and 12. For more information, contact (701) 523-5880

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Sept. 12 Marmarth Historical Society Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering — 7:30 p.m. at the Mystic Theater in Marmarth Yesterdays Farmers Threshing Bee — Sept. 12 and 13. Main Street Parade, Saturday at 10 a.m. Yesterdays Farmers Grounds on the western edge of Bowman.

Bowman Seventh-Day Adventist Church - “The Master Key to Bible Prophecy” with John Bradshaw of the It Is Written telecast (DVD Presentation)

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Sept. 19 Bowman Seventh-Day Adventist Church - “Where Are You?” (Based on Genesis 3:9) with Pastor David Moench

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Sept. 26 Badlands Ministries Third Annual Community Potluck and Music Jam — 5:30 p.m. at the Eaton Lodge on the grounds of the Badlands Ministries in Medora. For more information contact (701) 6234378 Bowman Seventh-Day Adventist Church - “The War Behind All Wars” with John Bradshaw of the It Is Written telecast (DVD Presentation)

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Oct. 3 Rural Women in America “Fearless” Conference.

Contact (701) 523-3871 ext. 3 for more information St. Charles Catholic Church Guest Speak: Tasha Schuh — 5:30 p.m. with refreshments to follow. Free for ages 12 to 18

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Tanya Ovitt & Brandon Cartisser The couple was married at The Chateau DeMores in Medora, North Dakota, August 15, 2015.

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Enforcement grows for texting while driving In an effort to make roads safer, law enforcement in North Dakota’s major cities are on the lookout for texting drivers this month, strictly enforcing North Dakota’s ban on texting while driving.

Composing, reading or sending any electronic message or using a communications device to access the Internet while driving is illegal in North Dakota. The law applies to any driver of a vehicle in a traffic lane, even while stopped at a red light or in a construction zone. The

fine for texting and driving in North Dakota is $100.

The law exists to restrict texting while driving – a behavior so dangerous it puts the driver 23 times more at risk of a crash or near-crash event.

Yet the expansion of smart phone use continues to increase the number of people who connect to their device while driving. According to the 2015 North Dakota Statewide Traffic Safety Survey, only about one-third (36.8 percent) of respondents reported never texting while

driving. This is a reduction from 48.3 percent of respondents who reported never texting while driving in 2014.

“This survey indicates that texting while driving is becoming an increasing problem in North Dakota,” said Karin Mongeon, Safety Division Director, North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).

“We hope that continued enforcement and education of the dangers of texting and driving will convince those who text and drive to stop—to protect

themselves, their families, and others on the road from a severe crash.”

This is the second year of added enforcement funded by federal grant dollars administered by the North Dakota Department of Transportation.

Extra enforcement will extend through September 30. The texting enforcement patrols usually coordinate multiple vehicles and trained observers who may or may not be uniformed officers to observe texting while driving violations.

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a single person or entity.

On the exchanges, commodities are traded via futures contracts, which force the holder to buy or sell a commodity at a predetermined price on a future delivery date.

“We are seeing a bit of support for wheat around five-year low levels as there is some end-user demand,” Paul Deane, senior agricultural economist at ANZ Bank of New Zealand, told Reuters this week.

If the USDA’s report at the end of this week confirms high corn yields, there could be further fund liquidations and if corn is sold off, wheat will face pressure, according to Deane.

A commodities futures price is determined primarily by the supply and demand for the commodity in the market. But there are also many economic factors that will have an effect on the price of a commodity.

Weekly data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service showed the spring wheat harvest to be about 94 percent complete; North Dakota—the top wheat producer in the nation—has about 7 percent left and Montana has about 8 percent left to go.

“Yes, it is possible to see high grain prices again, but it likely will not hap-

The graph above shows the dropping prices of wheat based upon data collected from the Chicago Board of Trade. pen this year,” Frayne Olson, crops economist with the NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department, wrote in a recent column. “That doesn’t mean that current crop prices can’t improve, but they won’t reach the lofty levels we saw in 2012-13 for some time.”

According to Olson, the price volatility and price levels seen in crop futures since 2007 are the result of three key interconnected conditions: the expan-

sion of corn ethanol, the growth in Chinese soybean imports and historically tight U.S. grain ending stocks.

As long as crop production continues to grow at about the same pace as consumption, crop inventories are large enough to buffer short-term supply chain disruptions, Olson wrote.

Olson’s view is that the next several years will be a blend of the conditions experienced in the 1980s,

meaning further hardships and uncertainty, and those seen in the past several years.

The “typical” market will result in relatively low, stable crop prices and tight farm-level profit margins, according to Olson. But farmers will have periods of rapid price rallies and better profit opportunities.

Unfortunately, as Olson noted, the timing of these price rallies are impossible to predict and likely will not last for a long time.

Fire danger index reminder for fall outdoor activity As hunting seasons and other fall outdoor activities get underway, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds hunters, anglers and other enthusiasts to be aware of the daily fire danger index.

Recent high daytime temperatures combined with typical dry late-summer ground conditions, could mean an elevated fire danger index that influences outdoor activities over the Labor Day weekend and continuing

throughout the fall.

Hunters are urged to keep up with the daily rural fire danger index, issued by the National Weather Service, to alert the public to conditions that may be conducive to accidental starting or spread of fires.

In addition, county governments have the authority to adopt penalties for violations of county restrictions related to burning bans. These restrictions apply regardless of the daily fire danger index,

and remain in place until each county’s commission rescinds the ban.

Hunters should consider bringing along a shovel, fire extinguisher, extra water and heavy fabric for putting out accidental fires. However, individuals who are not trained firefighters should not attempt to fight a fire that is out of control. Instead, contact the nearest fire department immediately.

The fire danger index can change daily depend-

ing on temperature, wind and precipitation forecasts. If the index reaches the extreme category, open burning is prohibited; off-road travel with a motorized vehicle is prohibited, except for people engaged in a trade, business or occupation where it is required; and smoking is restricted to inside of vehicles, places of habitation and areas cleared to mineral soil.

Information on current fire danger indexes is available through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov; or county sheriff offices.

Hunters should contact the respective county sheriff’s department or emergency management offices to find out about fire-danger-related restrictions in a particular county.

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BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

Signs pointing area travelers to the city of Bowman’s landmarks and attractions now hang on the two major highways, Highways 12 and 85, as they go through Bowman. Crews began hanging the signs, purchased as a joint effort between the Bowman County Development Corp. and Tax and Tourism department, last weekend. (Photos by Bryce Martin/Pioneer)

New signs along highways highlight area

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net A string of colorful new signage now dots the two major highways passing through Bowman; it’s not meant to just look pretty, it’s another attempt to draw increased attention to what the area has to offer.

Replacing the previous gray banners that simply welcomed people to Bowman, the new signs, designed by Aurora Keppler of the Bowman County Development Corp., highlight attractions, events and important landmarks in Bowman.

Placing the new signs was a joint effort by the BCDC and its Tax and Tourism Division.

The new signs were hung from existing poles along either side of Highway 85 and the south side of Highway 12 as they wind through Bowman.

They help point people in the direction of the local schools, airport, golf course, hospital, theater, library, business district and museum while others offer dates of mainstay events like the city’s annual Summerfest, Fourth of July fireworks display, the North Dakota High School Rodeo Finals and the county fair.

Laura Webber of the BCDC believed some people driving through Bowman on Highway 85 thought the highway was the city’s main street.

“Just one block over we have a vibrant, active Main Street and busi-

ness district,” Webber acknowledged.

So when the gray signs began showing excessive wear, and it was time for them to either be replaced or reordered, the BCDC opted to go with a new idea, something more in tune to its goal to promote tourism and broadcast the area’s points of attraction.

Newcomers to the area and tourists were the target audience for the signage—perhaps they’d want to experience more of the area instead of simply passing through, Webber said.

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C ommunity EDITOR’S NOTE—We want people to submit anything and everything related to their life in Bowman County. Be it random photos of people out-and-about, people getting awards, photos of your vacation, or short stories about something or someone in the community, we want what you’ve got! The deadline to submit those items (preferably by email to bmartin@countrymedia.net) is 5 p.m. every Tuesday.

Friend secretly enters local farm family into statewide contest

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Bowman County is home to a large number of hardworking farming and ranching families.

Every so often, one gets a chance to shine. This week marked the moment when the Kinsey family stepped into the spotlight.

Scrolling through her newsfeed on Facebook, a familiar photo popped out to Joy Kinsey of Bowman, a photo of her family that she hadn’t posted. She noticed it was for a contest.

Robin Welch, a friend of the Kinsey family, had so much admiration for the Kinsey’s that she entered them into a contest to become the CHS Farm Family of the Year, sponsored

by CHS Inc. and North Dakota State University.

“It’s exciting,” Kinsey told the Pioneer on Tuesday. “It’s very neat.” She seemed somewhat at a loss for words.

NDSU will honor a farm family that the community believes is outstanding. The school teamed up with CHS, a Fortune 100 company diversified in energy, grains and foods, to give-away prizes and a trip to an upcoming game.

Kinsey was unsure of being interviewed for a story since they’ve only

The Kinsey family of Bowman was nominated to win the CHS Farm Family of the Year award, sponsored by CHS Inc. and North Dakota State University. (Photo courtesy Kidd Kreations Photography)

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been nominated—she was clearly appreciative but was quick to explain that

so many other families also deserved recognition.

When asked if she thought Kinsey was a modest person, Welch said, “Oh my lands, yes.

She doesn’t like recognition or accolades. She just does the things she does because that is how she grew up.”

Kinsey had no idea she was entered into the contest until she discovered the photo on Monday. It came as a surprise. Later that day, Welch had posted a link to the online contest on Kinsey’s social media page.

“I totally appreciate how (Robin) sees us and how she appreciates what we

do,” Kinsey said.

Kinsey and her husband, Zach, are part of Soriede Charolais Ranch.

Together they have three children, Kaylee, Casey and Johnny.

Welch randomly came across the contest on social media. Intrigued, and with a deserving family in mind, she investigated further to see what she had to do to pay tribute to a local family.

“The Kinsey family is a true working family,” Welch wrote as part of the contest entry. “They not only work with the cattle, but volunteer in our community in so many ways.

The kids are out doing chores, having mud fights and teaching their ‘city’ friends the way of life out on the farm/ranch.

“The Kinsey Family works, works and works some more and rarely takes the time deserved to relax and have fun away from home.”

Welch said the Kinsey’s play a large role in her daughters 4-H group.

When she thinks of a family unit, the Kinsey’s immediately pop into her mind.

Without them, said Welch, my “city girl” Emma wouldn’t have a place to get her boots dirty and play in the hay. She loves to go there and is a part of the family and expected to work as a part of the family when she is there.

The grand prize is four tickets to the NDSU vs.

Western Illinois football game on Nov. 7, recognition at the game as the “CHS Farm Family of the Year” and Bison school gear.

To vote, visit the NDSU Facebook page, facebook. com/NDBison, and click CHS Farm Family of the Year Award at the left side of the screen under Apps.

Or by entering the URL, http://bit.ly/1isDDRl. You can nominate a farm family photo before midnight of Sept. 13, 2015, or vote for a photo until midnight of Sept. 13.

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Sunrise Foundation announces scholarship recipients

The Sunrise Foundation Board of Directors awarded four area college students with scholarships towards their healthcare education. To qualify for the scholarship, college students must be from the counties of Bowman, Slope, Harding, or Adams.

The scholarships are only awarded to college students who are pursuing a career in healthcare and have successfully completed all requirements for at least their freshman year of college.

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In addition, the Sunrise Foundation Board of Directors awarded five recipients with Employee Loan Repayment Scholarships.

Eligible applicants must be employed full time for a minimum of one year at Southwest Healthcare Services in Bowman. Applicants who are currently using their degree towards their healthcare career were considered for the loan repayment program.

2015 Employee recipients are: Amie Kalina, Registered Nurse; Chrissy Blankenbaker, Registered Nurse; Jennifer Jahner, Physical Therapist; Rebecca Huber, Registered Nurse; and Allison Engelhart, Marketing Director, Grant Writer.

‘The Saga of Applesauce,’ an original poem by Ann Hanson Bowman resident Ann Hanson (profiled on Page One of this week’s edition) wrote an original poem to read during the Cowboy Poetry and Music gathering Sept. 12 at the Mystic Theater in Marmarth.

Here is Hanson’s poem, “The Saga of Applesauce”: It all started out one morning, I was training horses on the track A line-up for the weekends racing, was being scheduled to be exact My Leo-Bred Stud was running, in the 5th race with a lot of other horses I also entered a quarter horse filly, she was outstanding by all the sources Everything was going well, the day for racing, was going to

be just right But we needed to fill one more race, to make and fill out the weekend site So we Trainers all met with Committee, who asked if anyone could help them out They needed ten horses to fill the last race and fill the catalog without doubt Dr. Nansel spoke up and suggested, an appaloosa race and he had a horse of that kind Could anyone else fill a slot, if only appaloosa horses they could find My neighbor C.A. Kramer had horses by hundreds, of every kind and bread So a committee member was sent to talk to “Bud” about furnishing a horse to fill out need

Ol’ Bud shook the ice in his glass, and he looked down as if very deep in thought Yes, he guessed he could round up one, altho not much training was on the spot When race-day arrived, it was raining, the track was sloppy, that’s for sure Ol’ Bud showed up with a horse, a wildeyed appaloosa, with color he did indure The race book were printed and listed the horses and the number of the race Ol’ Bud’s horse was named “Applesauce,” with his hair-less tail and spots on his face His feet were the size of washtubs, and of course, no shoes were on those feet His head was huge, he

could reach the bottom of a 50 gal barrel, with surely no defeat Yes, race day was here, all the horses were saddled and slowly walked to the gate Ol’ “Applesauce” did no load very easily, and seemed to be in a very nervous state The race announcer noted, “and their off,” the gate opened, 9 horses took off in flight Ol’ “Applesauce” looked right and then left, leaped out, bucked one jump, O’Lord, what a site He came lumbering down the track, and was nickering most all of the way The jocky was pounding his bat, down where the Colt sucks, it wasn’t his very best day Every now and then the

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race announcer would holler out “and her comes ‘Applesauce’” It’s clear for everyone to see, old Applesauce did his own thing and certainly was the boss The race soon ended, and amongst the sound of the roaring and screaming crowd “And here comes Applesauce,” bellowed the track announcer, in a voice ever so loud When he finally got in and the race was done, Ol’ Applesauce was sure out of breath The Jocky got off, threw

his hat on the ground, and eyed Ol’ Kramer with certain death That night at the Cohagen Bar, the neighbors gathered to have a “toddy” and discuss the race Bud was quiet, as he shook the ice in his glass, and had a somber look on his face After a little prodding, by the folks and patrons that were in that barroom din Ol’ Bud shook the ice in his glass and said “Hey! It took 9 horses to outrun him!”

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Say Anything By Rob Port Guest Columnist

A disturbing free speech in N.D. “I don’t agree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”

That famous and wonderful quote is often attributed, erroneously, to the French Enlightenment writer Voltaire. It was actually written in 1904 by one of his biographers, Evelyn Beatrice Hall, as a summary statement for his thinking about free speech.

Something Voltaire actually wrote, in an essay titled “Toleration”, was just as good. “Think for yourselves, and allow others the privilege to do so, too.”

Both statements are in keeping with America’s historical views on speech.

Our nation has long aspired to (and often fell short of) this idea: That the price of admittance to a free society is a willingness to tolerate thoughts and ideas you disagree with.

You can say what you want, but that sword cuts both ways.

Would that such aspirations were more popular today when people seem to think they have a right not to be offended which, in turn, gives them license to disrupt and even prevent speech they disagree with.

We have two recent examples of this in North Dakota from the last week.

“After controversy surrounding an event to be held at the University of Jamestown campus, it has been announced that the venue has been changed,” reported NewsDakota. com. “‘Homosexuality: Speaking God’s Truth In Love’ was to be held on the University of Jamestown campus in September, but has now been moved to Victory Lutheran Church.”

“The sponsors were sensitive to the issues facing the University, and we are grateful for their understanding,” university president Robert Badal was quoted as saying. His university was not sponsoring the event; rather it had rented out some space in one of its facilities to the event’s organizers.

To be sure, the intersection of homosexuality and religion is ground fertile for controversy, but shouldn’t a university - even a private one - be unafraid of playing host to controversial discussions?

Not in today’s political environment, it seems.

A situation in Grand Forks was even more troubling because it involved at least one public official.

In response to speaking events by controversial anti-Islam activist Usama Dakdok at the Empire Arts Center, Grand Forks City Councilman Bret Weber - also a social work professor at the University of North Dakota - summoned the Empire’s director, and other community figures, to a meeting.

“We must guard against any sense that bigotry is somehow endorsed by our community—we do not want to have Dakdok’s name become a part of our brand,” Weber wrote in an email obtained by the Grand Forks Herald. “(Dakdok’s) name should not be associated with the brand of our city, of our downtown, of UND or of the Empire.”

During the meeting, which was only opened up to the media after pressure, Weber said Dakdok’s speeches could inspire violence against Muslims.

He also suggested the city could hold an event to crowd out parking to inhibit attendance at any future speeches by Dakdok.

You’re reading that correctly. An elected leader is suggesting officially-sanctioned government action to deter public access to a perfectly legal event simply because he does not the speaker.

Weber says he’s worried about the “brand” of the City of Grand Forks, but what’s more damaging to that brand? A speech by a religious leader critical of another religion, or a city official actively searching for ways to effectively ban speech he doesn’t agree with?

Who appointed Weber to be the arbiter of what speech does and does not fit the Grand Forks “brand” anyway?

Weber’s childish, petulant reaction to what is provocative but perfectly legal speech is in keeping with wider problems in our society. We are politically polarized, in part, because we choose to isolate ourselves from, political ideas which trouble us.

We cannot simply disagree any more. We must also prohibit.

Which is more of a problem than anything Usama Dakdok has to say.

Dakdok seems an angry paranoid to me, and the religious case against homosexuality is absurd in my view, but I’d rather let people think for themselves than allow committees of busybodies like Weber or the complainers in Jamestown act as gatekeepers to what we’re allowed to hear and see.

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A Hot Neanderthal with Clean Air

If you listen to guest columnist Rob Port in the September 4th Bowman County Pioneer, climate change is bogus. Though he’s weak on data, he’s strong on motive: it appears that Minnesota governor Mark Dayton has criticized North Dakota energy policy—we’re “Neanderthal,” I understand—and Mr. Port is standing up to him. As a patriotic North Dakotan, I laud his sentiment while censuring his approach, for climate change, while not proven, is a deadly possibility so real that if our doctors diagnosed our health with equal certainty, we would be terrified.

Let’s look at his position. Mr. Port argues that global warming or climate change “has become more an ideology… than a rational and scientific point of view.” In what is his only mention of science in the entire article, he gives the impression that science is on his side. In this he shares a widely held but totally unresearched view. As a matter of fact, in peer-reviewed scientific journals that include the American Chemical Society, the American Medical Society, the American Association for the

Advancement of Science, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the Geological Society of America, and others, “97% or more of actively publishing climate scientists” take the position that “climate-warming trends of the past century are very likely due to human activities” (climate.nasa.gov/scientificconsensus).

Secondly, Mr. Port argues that air quality in North Dakota is better than that in Minnesota, so those folks have nothing to complain to us about. In this he is undoubtedly correct, and I’m proud of it. But what has this got to do with global warming? Do you not understand, Mr. Port, that climate change is not caused by pollution as such, but by colorless, odorless, carbon dioxide (CO2)?

Do we not understand that the freshest, cleanest air of a summer morning, smelling of North Dakota alfalfa flowers, can cause global warming if it contains too much CO2? It’s not about soot. It’s not about smoke. It’s about C02 and a few other chemicals like it that take ultraviolet radiation and reemit it in the infrared, what we experience as heat.

“So why should this bother us?” a dear friend asked me. “Isn’t CO2 natural? Don’t plants need CO2?”

Yes, of course, but all things in moderation. When my 96-yearold mother was born, CO2 levels hovered around the 300 parts per million range, and that was not

This and That By Josephine Kaczmarek

We extend our sympathy to Marion Silbernagel on the loss of her great-nephew Nick Germann, as well as to the Germann family.

Monday, Denver and Megan Oase and their two year old twin boys Hudson and Griffin came to see Denver’s great-uncle Quentin Oase.

Sunday, Larry White and John took Joann to dinner at the new hamburger café in the Bowman Lodge.

John, Pam and I went out for supper at this new hamburger place Monday evening. We enjoyed it very much. The food was very good.

Ketty Hanson and Shawn Mauer stopped in last Saturday. I gave him a basket and now today, Monday, they came again as Shawn was so thankful to get the basket that he brought me a box of chocolate chip cookies and a very pretty card. Thanks so much Shawn.

alarming. Levels of CO2 in gas bubbles buried in the Antarctic ice cap have ranged from as low as 185 ppm to as high as 295 ppm over the past half million years. After a century of heavy coal and oil use, however, we are now approaching 400 ppm and roaring upwards at a rate of 2 ppm per year. How interesting that global temperatures have risen a full degree in that same period, and most rapidly in the past few years. We’d hate to see that trend continue long, I would think.

There’s no provable correlation, of course, say the deniers. Of course.

But the coincidence is now striking to 97% of the researchers in the field.

To conclude with a quote from one of the world’s most respected climatologists, Dr. James Hansen, former head of the Goddard Institute of Space Studies: “If humanity wishes to preserve a planet similar to that on which civilization developed and to which life on Earth is adapted, paleoclimate evidence and ongoing climate change suggest that CO2 will need to be reduced from [current levels] to at most 350 ppm” (www.350.org/about/ science/). No time for political quarrels, Mr. Porter. It’s a time for action. And urgently so.

- Mark Nygard, Bowman

When John and Pam came they brought two containers of refrigerator pickles and also a big bowl of cucumber salad for all of us.

Pam came up also on Friday and helped me organize my two drawers of different materials for my baskets. She is very good about getting things organized, fast and very neat. John and Pam are planning a birthday party for my 92nd birthday which is actually on September 22nd.

Stopping to see me were Steven Fischer from Rapid City and his sister Cindy from Florida, Dybe Jacobs, Ada Heinrich, Louise Hilton, and Martha Stuber.

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next year they hired me.”

And they had again for the next several years.

A pickup man is the person that picks up cowboys from the horses when they’re bucking during a rodeo’s rough stock event.

They swoop in after rides are finished or a contestant is bucked off, sidling up next to bareback or saddle bronc horses and helping herd ornery bulls out of the arena. They are integral to the safety of contestants, both the twoand four-legged variety.

She claimed she was the only woman “allowed” to pickup, but she never was able to get an official card that permitted her working the rodeo. Instead, most people involved with the rodeos knew her and verbally granted her permission.

“Right now, they wouldn’t even know who I am,” she laughed, noting that so many years have passed since her glory days.

In her prime, she traveled across the country and, as she put it, survived a lot.

Working as a pickup man was dangerous.

Many times Hanson found herself on the ground with an out-of-control bucking horse towering over her, an occupational hazard that she respected but didn’t balk at.

Hanson said on one occasion she was hit broadside by a bronc, throwing her from her horse and flat onto the ground. She was knocked out for a bit.

Another time, as she was attempting to pick up a cowboy from a horse, she inadvertently pulled him off too hard and he spurred her horse in the flank. The horse ended up bucking both onto the ground.

She was once hired to pick up a rodeo where she accidentally allowed a bronc to proceed ahead

Hanson also participated in certain rodeo events. Here she is rounding a barrel on horseback many years ago. of her—she explained she should have been in front of it—and it passed under her horse’s neck and tipped them over.

She, again, fell onto the ground. But when she looked up, she couldn’t help but laugh.

“I never saw so many farmers in my life jump down off the coral fence and come to help me,” she chuckled. “I’m lying there, looking up, and all I can see are big overalls and suspenders and these farmers asking, ‘Are you all right.’”

She found the incident quite funny. Throughout her years working the rodeo, she was fortunate not to be seriously injured.

But the hard work as a pickup man wasn’t the only thing that forced Hanson to adopt a tough demeanor; it was working in an industry ruled by men.

“You’ve got to prove yourself first,” she said.

“At first you get a lot of naysayers.”

Hanson said it was required that she be in good, physical shape and that

she ride a good horse—“I mean a good one,” she reiterated. It was also important to work together when going up against broncos.

When she started working alongside her husband, she found that she wasn’t being paid as much as he was. It was discrimination, as she called it, based on her gender.

Taking on as many horses, days and just as hard of work finally brought her level with the other rodeo men.

“It was a woman thing,” she admitted.

The main thing she discovered, while working on ranches, too, was to keep her mouth shut, ride a good horse and do the job.

“I learned that the hard way. You just shut up and do your job,” she said.

“Then they’re great and they don’t care.”

She said it doesn’t hurt to keep quiet and let the men be the boss. “You learn a lot,” she added.

“You pick your battles.”

Other than those initial experiences, Hanson said she never really had

a problem as a woman working in a man’s world.

And she was respected as a strong pickup man, who only once was refused by a contestant, but it wasn’t because she’s female.

A male contestant had been blacklisted for refusing to secure dona-

tions for the next bronc rider’s purse after he had just won, which were the rules. As secretary of the rodeo association, Hanson had to print the newsletter that listed all the people being blacklisted.

The man was a bareback rider and as the whistle blew and he was ready to get off, she came alongside him only to hear him mutter some unkind words and told her he was not getting on her horse.

“I just pulled up and let him ride while that horse was bucking and beating him,” she said. “I thought, let the horse beat you to death then, I don’t care.”

She rolled her eyes.

When she rode up to her husband and explained the situation, he was furious. He headed out to the man, picked him up on his horse then threw him to the ground.

He made it clear that when a person came to pick you up, you best get on their horse.

She offered a little laugh.

Hanson retired from working as a pickup in 1986. She was later inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2003. The hall of fame is dedicated to honoring women of the American West who have displayed extraordinary courage and pioneering fortitude.

Now Hanson’s passion is focusing on poetry, using her past experiences to influence her writing.

Her latest poem, which she wrote specially for the Marmarth Cowboy Poetry gathering, is a humorous story about an unsuccessful, old racehorse named Applesauce. Her favorite things to write about are true stories related to ranching and rodeos.

There’s another story that Hanson has yet to finish—her own tale of one of the only females to work as a pickup man in the professional rodeo circuit, get inducted into a hall of fame then retire and write poetry.

That one is sure to be a page-turner.

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Worship Service: 10:10 am Wednesday - 6 p.m. Potluck; 7 Wednesday night activities: p.m. Bible Study beginning @ 6 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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13 22 - 9:30 AllSt. Parish John’s Worship; 9:30Diane a.m.,Melbey Peace Worship At Peace, Worship;Service 10:30 Leader a.m., Special Monday, Sept. 14Meeting, - ScrantonPeace Lions Congregational meet Lutheran Friday, June 27 - 8 Church p.m., AA, Wednesday, Sept.Church 17 - 7:30 p.m. Peace Peace Council Sunday, June 29 - 8 a.m., St. Thursday, Sept. 18 - 10:00 a.m.

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Candidates must demonstrate clear and effective communication skills, be efficient and possess good time management, and strong organizational skills. Requirements are a high school diploma, knowledge of QuickBooks and basic computer skills.

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PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER SEPTEMBER 4, 11 & 18, 2015 TIMOTHY A. SADOWSKY, #03611 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260

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BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No. 06-2015PR-00026 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY RUE AKA, GARY L. RUE, 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 Diann Rue, personal representative of the estate, at PO Box 88, Rhame, ND 58651, or filed with the Court.

Diann Rue PO Box 88 Rhame, ND 58651 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative E\4806-009.1 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners reconvened on August 19, 2015, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, and Ken Steiner.

Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 8:02 AM. Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Neil Hofland, and Gary Brennan, from Brosz Engineering, met to present the proposed 2016 Road and Bridge budget.

An update date was provided for the Buffalo Springs Road Improvement Project.

Bowman/Slope Multi-County Social Service Director, Shonda Schwartz, and Board Chair, Cordell Hendrickson, met to present the proposed 2016 Human Service budget.

Bowman County Housing Authority Board member, Margie Russ, met to outline the 2016 budget.

City of Rhame Mayor, Jeremiah Erickson, and auditor, Margie Russ met to discuss their need for financial assistance for the proposed sewer and water project and also for the Main Street Rehabilitation project. Brosz Engineering representatives, Shannon Hewson and Gary Brennan, assisted with outlining the potential projects. The city representatives will research options and report back at a later date.

Bowman County Courthouse Maintenance Supervisor, Duane Steckler, met to discuss pending items left to be completed on heating and air conditioning conversion project.

The commissioners requested that the September 1, 2015 meeting begin at 8:00 AM. At 12:45 PM Bowman made a motion to adjourn, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

Rick Braaten, Chairman (s) Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on August 18, 2015, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, and Ken Steiner. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Chairman Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Steiner made a motion to approve, with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The following vouchers were approved by a motion made by Brackel, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

23184 Ameripride $116.79; 23185 Warren Anderson $1,500.00; 23186 A2Z Printing $919.92; 23187 Bowman Auto Parts $358.78; 23188 Bo County Rural Ambulance Dist. $25,605.55; 23189 Bowman County Development Corp. $8,730.75; 23190

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Bowman County Treasurer $270.68; 23191 Andrea Bowman $100.50; 23192 G. Braaten Services $416.88; 23193 Cashway Building Center $9,904.23; 23194 City of Bowman/City Park $120,000.00; 23195 City of Bowman $761.41; 23196 Country Media $1,167.10; 23197 CNT Kralicek, LLP $106.50; 23198 Consolidated $1,457.67; 23199 Dacotah Paper $106.27; 23200 Dale’s Tire & Retread $1,700.00; 23201 Fox Hills Fencing $5,868.00; 23202 Jodi Freier $49.00; 23203 Farmers Union Oil $29,799.22; 23204 Randy Gaebe $504.00; 23205 Kevin Hilton $1,500.00; 23206 ITD $508.65; 23207 Lawson Products $401.27; 23208 Marion Township $25,000.00; 23209 Ed Maychrzak $156.27; 23210 John McGee $200.00; 23211 NDACO Resource Group, Inc. $4,347.63; 23212 Nordak, LLP $35.14; 23213 NW Tire $240.97; 23214 Dean Pearson $118.70; 23215 G.L. Perry Trucking $14,580.00; 23216 RDO Equipment $3,255.61; 23217 Scranton Equity $511.29; 23218 Shopko $13.42; 23219 Silha Farms, LLP $945.41; 23220 Slope Electric $66,499.34; 23221 Southwest Ag, Inc. $1,655.00; 23222 Ken Steiner $150.80; 23223 Swanston Equipment $6,000.00; 23224 S.W. Auto Supply $216.13; 23225 SWMCCC $2,038.00; 23226 Tab Electronics $1,105.25; 23227 Unlimited Office Products $327.97; 23228 Underground Vaults & Storage $200.00; 23229 Western Emulsions $498,032.87; 23230 West Plains, Inc. $13.28 Steiner made a motion to approve the minutes from August 4, and August 11, 2015, with Bowman seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Bowman County Treasurer, Christine Septon, met to present the July 2015 Treasurer’s Report/Bank Reconciliation Report. Brackel made a motion to approve the report, with Bowman seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Abrahamson made a motion to appoint Lynn Brackel as the 2015 North Dakota Association of Counties county delegate. Steiner seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Representatives from the North Dakota Department of Transportation met to discuss utilizing a portion of the decommissioned airport site for a potential wetland mitigation bank. Guests present: Bowman County Economic Development Corporation, Executive Director, Teran Doerr, Gary Brennan from Brosz Engineering, City of Bowman Zoning Director, Cheryl Ryan, City of Bowman Mayor, Lyn James, Cal Klewin, Kevin Buchholz, and Ken Silha. North Dakota Department of Transportation representative, David Dewald, stated that the department is open to adjusting the potential wetlands area and working with the county on modifications. The county would gain six wetland credits for future road projects. Teran Doerr and Ross Graves will meet with North Da-

kota Department of Transportation representatives to research options and report back to the commissioners.

Bob Morland, Bowman County Airport Authority member, met to outline the 2016 Airport Authority budget and provided an update to the new facility.

Bowman County Weed Board Chairman, Jeff Oakland, and Bowman County Weed Officer Randy Gaebe met to outline their 2016 budget.

Bowman Economic Development Executive Director, Teran Doerr, Laura Weber, board member Duane Bowman, met to outline their 2016 budget.

Bowman County Library Board members, Darrell West, Edna Paulson, Jennifer Wild and director Sarah Snavely, met to outline their 2016 budget.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Neil Hofland, and Nathan Miller met to discuss upcoming road projects.

Bowman County Water Resource Board members, Leland Sather, Neil Hofland and Jim Septon, met to outline their 2016 budget.

Bowman County Weather Modification board member, Dean Pearson, met to present the 2016 budget.

Steiner made a motion to approve the Gaming Site permits, submitted by the Bowman County Development Corporation for a Calcutta, to be held on September 11th and 12th, during the PRCA Rodeo at the All Seasons Arena and for two Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments, to be held on November 29, 2015 and January 31, 2016, at the Four Seasons Pavilion. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Abrahamson made a motion to purchase a new county vehicle at a cost of $33,675.00, with Brackel seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Darwin Wilke and Margie Russ, representatives from the Bowman County Fair Association, met to outline the 2016 budget request.

Bowman County Emergency Manager, Dean Pearson, Bowman County Assistant Emergency Manager, Bowman/Slope County 9-1-1 Coordinator, Karla Germann and Bowman County Deputy Sheriff, Dick Frederick, met to discuss the current burn ban.

Steiner made a motion at 5:32 PM to recess the meeting to Wednesday, August 19th at 8:00 AM, with Bowman seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

Rick Braaten, Chairman (s) Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER SEPTEMBER 11, 18 & 25, 2015 North Dakota livestock brands will expire on Jan. 1, 2016, in accordance with North Dakota Century Code 4.1-73-10. Present

NOTICE CHANGE IN BOWMAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING TIME The Bowman County Commissioners will begin their regularly scheduled meeting on September 15, 2015 at 8:00 AM, and will be held in the commission room, located on the lower level of the courthouse.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BOWMAN CITY TAXPAYERS A public hearing to consider increasing the 2016 Bowman property tax levy by 1.22% will be held at the Bowman City Hall Meeting Room at 101 1st St. NE, Bowman, North Dakota on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 5:15 PM. Citizens will have an opportunity to present oral or written comments regarding the property tax levy.

Total increase in levied funds will be: $4,348.80

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brand owners have the right to rerecord their brands. If a brand is allowed to expire, ownership interest of the brand will be lost and the brand may no longer be used.

FOR THE FUN OF IT Posting Date September 7, 2015

In August, a renewal notice for each recording was mailed to the address on file in the brand recording office. If you have not received your notice or have questions about renewing a brand, contact the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association at (701) 223-2522 or visit www.ndstockmen.org.

Bowman County Helvetica PUBLISHED IN THE 8.0 point COUNTY PIONEER BOWMAN 1.57 inch column 11, 18 SEPTEMBER Leading 9.60pt & 25, 2015

G = Grazing amendment for range management.

M = Multiple management amendments.

Auctioneer will read specific requirements at the auction.

The public lease auction will be held in the Courthouse, Courtroom at Bowman, ND, on Tuesday, October 06, 2015 at 3:00 PM MT. Bidding will begin at minimum rent. 1st year's rent must be paid in full immediately after the sale. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

For more information, visit www.land.nd.gov or call (701) 328-2800. For auxiliary aids and services, please call by 09/29/2015.

8/31/2015 /s/ Lance D. Gaebe Land Commissioner

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR REPEAL ADMINISTRATIVE RULES relating to Educator Licensure

Education Standards and Practices Board

will hold a public hearing to address proposed new, amendments to, or repeal of N.D. Admin. Code 67.1

Education Standards and Practices Board 2718 Gateway Ave. Suite 204 Bismarck, ND October 15, 2015 2:00 p p.m.

The proposed rules may be reviewed at the ofce of the Education Standards and Practices Board, 2718 Gateway Avenue, Suite 204, Bismarck, ND 58503. A copy of the proposed rules and/or a regulatory analysis may be requested by writing the above address or calling (701) 328-9641. Written or oral comments on the proposed rules sent to the above address or telephone number and received by October 30, 2015 will be fully considered.

If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Education Standards and Practices Board at the above telephone number or address at least one week prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 31th day of August, 2015..

Janet Placek Welk, Ph.D. Executive Director Education Standards and Practices Board

Birthday Card Shower Christine Weisz

1. GEOGRAPHY: In what country is the city of

Sao Paulo located?

Celebrating 99 years 2. MUSIC: What singer made the song “Mack the Knife” famous? on September 3. HISTORY: When21! were the anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti executed for crimes that they may

Trivia Test Answers 1. Brazil; 2. Bobby Darin; 3. 1927; 4. E.B. White; 5. Economics; 6. Andrew Jackson; 7. 0.75; 8. “National Lampoon’s Vacation”; 9. Ursa Major; 10. Blood pressure

NOTICE OF LEASING SCHOOL TRUST LANDS The Board of University and School Lands will offer the following lands for lease in Bowman Co. Ac Term Rent GOLDFIELD (129-100) 36 NW4 160 5 1668 MINNEHAHA (129-101) 36 NW4 160 5 1201 36 SE4 160 5 1184 G 36 SW4 160 5 1145 G LADD (129-102) 16 NE4 160 5 1045 16 NW4 160 5 1110 16 SE4 less school site 150 5 1112 16 SW4 160 5 939 36 SE4 160 4 721 G 36 SW4 160 4 604 G GRAND RIVER (129-103) 18 NE4 160 5 1077 LANGBERG (129-104) 36 NE4 160 5 1232 36 NW4 160 5 1201 36 SE4 160 5 808 36 SW4 160 5 847 GASCOYNE (130-99) 16 NE4 160 5 1803 M 16 NW4 160 5 1297 M 16 SE4 160 5 1640 M 16 SW4 160 5 1630 M BOYESEN (130-101) 36 NE4 157 5 1060 G 36 NW4 160 5 1184 G 36 SE4 157 5 1156 G 36 SW4 160 5 1174 G AMOR (130-103) 14 N2S2 159 5 1121 NEBO (130-104) 36 NE4 160 5 786 36 NW4 160 5 883 36 SW4 160 5 818 TALBOT (131-101) 36 NW4 160 5 1272 36 SW4 160 5 1272 UNORGANIZED (131-105) 14 E2NE4, NE4SE4 120 5 594 14 NW4NE4, N2NW4 120 5 639 SUNNY SLOPE (131-106) 24 N2S2 163 5 1208 SUNNY SLOPE (131-107) 36 NE4 160 5 844 36 NW4 160 5 941 36 SE4 160 5 617 36 SW4 160 5 811 STAR (132-102) 36 NE4 153 5 1186 G 36 SE4 153 5 1438 G UNORGANIZED (132-107) 36 NE4 160 5 840 36 NW4 160 5 844 36 SE4 160 5 990 36 SW4 160 5 908

G = Grazing amendment for range management.

M = Multiple management amendments.

Auctioneer will read specific requirements at the auction.

The public lease auction will be held in the Courthouse, Courtroom at Bowman, ND, on Tuesday, October 06, 2015 at 3:00 PM MT. Bidding will begin at minimum rent. 1st year's rent must be paid in full immediately after the sale. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

For more information, visit www.land.nd.gov or call (701) 328-2800. For auxiliary aids and services, please call by 09/29/2015.

8/31/2015 /s/ Lance D. Gaebe Land Commissioner

not have committed?

4. LITERATURE: Who wrote the children’s book “Charlotte’s Web”?

5. EDUCATION: Which field of study has been described as “the dismal science”?

6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president’s nickname was “Old Hickory”?

7. MATH: What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 3/4?

8. MOVIES: What film features the theme park “Walley World”?

9. ASTRONOMY: In which constellation is the Big Dipper located?

10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does a sphygmomanometer measure?

Christine Weisz WHCC 1104 Hwy 12 East Hettinger, ND 58639

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Varsity Bulldogs cave to Beach’s strong offense

By Greg Yale For the Pioneer

The Beach Bucaneers were in town Friday night to kick off the 2015 region opener for the Bowman County Bulldogs. Both teams brought in 1 – 1 records. The Bulldogs would use this beautiful night to honor the parents of our fine young men. Thank You to all the parents, siblings, grandparents and community members who help make our program operate.

Beach would receive the opening kick-off and return it all the way down to the Bowman County 43. Three plays later, an opportunistic Bulldog defense would come up with an interception and return it to the Beach 30 yard line. Four plays for the Bulldogs would net a loss of 2 and give it right back to the Bucs. Seven plays later, the Bucs would capitalize with a touchdown drive, capped off by a 38-yard touchdown run.

The 2-point conversion was unsuccessful, and the Bucs led 6-0. On the ensuing possession, the Bulldogs would run only three plays and fumble the ball at their own 37.

The Bulldogs defense would stiffen, but eventually an 11-play drive by the Bucaneers would cross the goal line on the fourth play of the second quarter. The 2-point conversion would end the scoring for both

Dylan Scott makes a pass before being tackled; Tristen Peterson rushes in. (Photo by Jason Waskiewicz/Pioneer) teams for the night at 140.

On the next possession, the Bulldogs would go three plays and punt.

Beach would put together a couple of first downs, but get sacked on 4th and 10. The Bulldogs would show some promise on this possession with a 22yard pass completion to get to the Beach 37, only to fumble it away on the very next play. Not to be outdone, Beach would cough

up the ball on their first play leaving a great opportunity for the Bulldogs, 1st and 10 on the Buc’s 40.

Three plays later, the gracious hosts would fumble the exchange yet again.

Beach, on 4th and 5, would attempt a deep pass to a wide-open receiver, who did not make the catch, so the Bulldogs took over on downs in great field-position again. Once again, the offense would be stymied by the Bucs

defense and go 4-and-out.

The Bucs would work their way down to the Bulldog 30 where they would throw an interception at the 6 yard line. Believe it or not, the Bulldogs would fumble again, only to be rewarded with a Bucaneer fumble right back. The half would end, with the Bulldogs deep in their own end, but still in the game and they would get the ball first in the second half.

Bowman County could

do nothing on their first drive and punted it away after four downs. Beach put together a couple of 1st downs, but ended up punting right back. The following drive showed some promise for Bowman County, with a 36 yard pass completion, but 4-and-out after that. Good defense was aided by a rare offensive facemask penalty on the Bucaneers and forced a punt, just as the 4th quarter began.

A 13-yard run and a 24-yard pass play would highlight the best drive of the night for Bowman County, but an interception at the Beach 5-yard line would end that threat for the Bulldogs. The Bulldog defense would rally to the cause and get a quick 3-and-out. The punt from the Beach endzone would be returned all the way back to the Beach 20 yard line, but a second blockin-the-back penalty for the night on a punt return would erase that effort, and the Bulldogs would have to start on the Beach 40 instead. With time running low, the Bucs would come up with two sacks and the Bulldogs would be called for a holding penalty, resulting in a punt to attempt to pin them deep. As luck would have it, Beach would throw an interception on their second play, but once again, the Beach defense proved impenetrable.

The Bulldogs offense looked like a very young crew this past week, but considering the fact that only 2 seniors saw the field, that may be what one would expect. Defensively those two Seniors and their young teammates turned in a pretty impressive performance, and really only caved in when the offensive miscues put them in tough spots. I’m very impressed with the effort of our young men, and I believe the future is bright for Bulldog football.

Nighthawks junior high, JV teams down Grant Co. The Hettinger-Scranton Night Hawk junior high and junior varsity (JV) football teams defeated Grant County onSeptember 8. The Nighthawks junior high team came into the game undermanned as they only had 10 players available to play, and

Grant Co. had a half dozen reserves. After suffering a 36-0 loss to Beach in their opening game of the year they bounced back to record their first win by an 18-6 score.

Grant Co. opened the game with a good drive as they twice converted

fourth down plays for first downs, but a fumble stopped their drive. It was a scoreless first quarter but in the second quarter Night Hawk Ty Warbis broke out with a nice 30-yard run for the first touchdown of the game.

Grant Co. later scored to

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Warbis opened the second half by returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown. Jarad Anderson added a touchdown in the fourth quarter to end the scoring for the game.

Conner Dilse intercepted a Grant Co. pass midway in the fourth quarter to stop a Grant Co. drive. Leading the defense for the Night Hawks was Warbis and Brady Dillon.

The JV game was completely opposite as far as numbers. Grant Co. only had two reserves while

Isaiah Kludt, #28, gets ready to tackle the ball carrier from Lemmon. the Night Hawks brought a team of around 25. The Nighthawks completely dominated this game as they scored on their first

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Hettinger/Scranton substituted freely in the second half and HS finished with a 50-14 victory. Scoring for HS: Mellmer’s passing game looked good with crisp and accurate passes. The JV team remains undefeated with a 3-0 record.

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The Vikings played their final preseason game, falling to the Tennessee Titans 24-17. Since it was the last preseason game, almost all of the starters sat this one out, giving backups and players on the bubble one last chance to shine before the Vikings trimmed the roster to 53.

After playing the entire game, undrafted rookie Taylor Heinicke proved once again that he has what it takes to play in the NFL. Before the game, the Vikings might have been thinking they’d be able to sneak Heinicke onto the practice squad. However, nd aafter his impressive prewouldseason the Vikings didn’t drivewant to take any chances wmanthat another team would rcep-claim him off waivers, so -yardthey decided to keep three hreat Bulllly to quick from would way yard blockfor This past week the Bulleturn dogs competed in their ffort, only home event of the would season, as Sweetwater Golf Beach Course hosted eight teams e runfrom western North Dawould kota. Warm temperatures sacks caused the meet to be uld be moved up two hours, but penthat didn’t seem to slow punt the competition. them The jv girls started the have day off as Jocelyn Kulsw an eth and Vanessa Fischer r secplaced 8th and 9th respecagain, tively to pace the girls to a roved second place team finish behind Williston. Roundffense ing out the scoring for oung the Bulldogs were Megan , but Smolnikar, Kenna Halthat leen, and Brenna Wokal. w the The varsity girls team then at one took to the 4000 meter sively course (2.4 miles), led by and Lacey Feist in 4th place. mates Behind Feist were a pack presof Bulldogs as Alexius nd reMiller and Mikayla Barwhen tholomay battled for 8th s put and 9th place. Closely . I’m following them, Abigail h the men, ure is tball.

their roster to 53 on Saturday, and there were a few notable cuts. Michael Mauti, a linebacker from Penn State and a personal favorite of mine was released. Mauti has since been picked up by the New Orleans Saints.

Babatunde Aiyegbusi, the massive offensive lineman from Poland, and Tyrus Thompson, who was a sixth round pick in this year’s draft were also released.

In addition to Yankey, Vardaro, Mauti, Aiyegbusi and Thompson, the following players were also released: (DT) Chigbo Anunoby, (DT) B.J. DuBose, (G) Isame Faciane, (C) Tom Farniok, (WR) Donte Foster, (WR) Isaac Fruechte, (S) Anthony Harris, (RB) DuJuan Har-

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quarterbacks on the roster instead of two.

Taylor Heinicke might have been able to play his way onto the roster, but it appears it was the opposite for offensive linemen Bobby Vardaro and David Yankey. Both Vardaro and Yankey played horribly, earning extremely low grades from Pro Football Focus. Both players were released, although Yankey earned himself an invite to the Viking’s practice squad.

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cut by the New England Patriots.

Looking to add more depth along the offensive line, the Vikings made a trade with the San Diego Chargers for offensive tackle Jeremiah Sirles. Sirles is entering his second season after signing with San Diego as an undrafted rookie in 2014. Throughout the preseason, Sirles received a grade of 4.9 by Pro Football Focus, which would have ranked him second among the Vikings offensive lineman.

Comparatively, Brandon Fusco, the Vikings highest graded starter had a 3.7, while David Yankey received the lowest score of any Viking’s lineman with a negative 11.6.

Looking ahead, the

Vikings open the regular season against the 49ers in San Francisco on September 14. This game will be the second of a Monday night double header. No team had as tumultuous an offseason as the 49ers, who fired their Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and lost Mike Iupati, Frank Gore, Chris Culliver, Michael Crabtree, and Perrish Cox via free agency. Not to mention, they lost defensive stalwarts Patrick Willis, Chris Borland, and Justin Smith along with starting right tackle Anthony Davis who all suddenly retired. Just a couple years ago, the 49ers were playing in the Superbowl, now they will be lucky to not finish last in the NFC West.

Fish Department can easily get HIP certified.

Otherwise, hunters must call 888-634-4798, or log on to the Game and Fish website at gf.nd. gov, and record the HIP number on their fishing, hunting and furbearer certificate.

Shooting hours for the youth waterfowl season are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. An adult of at least 18 years of age must accompany the resident youth hunter into the field, and a licensed adult is required to accompany a nonresident youth hunter. The two-day weekend hunt does not count against a nonresident adult hunter’s 14-day regular season waterfowl dates.

and nine in possession in unit 1 (west of U.S. Highway 281), and two daily and six in possession in unit 2 (east of U.S. Highway 281). Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. each day through Oct. 31.

Beginning Nov. 1, shooting hours are extended until 2 p.m. each day.

Hunters are urged to use caution and identify birds to prevent shooting at whooping cranes as they begin their fall migration.

In addition to other licenses required, resident hunters need a $10 crane permit, while nonresidents need a $30 permit. Hunters can apply online, or print out a resident or nonresident application for mailing, at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov.

Harvest Information Program certification is required. To get HIP certified, access the department’s website.

GAME AND FISH NEWS ■■ Youth Deer Season Opens Sept. 18

Friday, Sept. 18 at noon signals the start of a nine-and-a-half-day deer hunting season for youth ages 12-15.

Licensed residents ages 12 and 13, and 11-yearolds who turn age 12 in 2015, are allowed to hunt statewide, but only for antlerless white-tailed deer. Resident deer gun hunters age 14 or 15, and 13-year-olds who turn age 14 in 2015, with a “youth season” license, can hunt statewide for any deer, except antlerless mule deer in units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F. In addition, a special license is required to hunt antlered mule deer in those same units.

After opening day, hunting hours are onehalf hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Solid daylight fluorescent orange vests or coats, and hats are required for all young hunters and their adult mentors.

Each youth deer hunter must be under direct supervision of an adult while in the field.

In addition to the deer license, hunters must possess a general game and habitat license and hunting certificate.

The youth deer season closes Sunday, Sept. 27.

Bartholomay and Natalie Kempenich rounded out the scoring for the Bulldogs placing 13th and 14th respectively. As a team the lady Bulldogs placed first, beating out west region rivals Killdeer and Beulah Hazen.

The boys team also saw continued success as the varsity team placed 2nd behind Beulah Hazen. Alex Bartholomay once again led the Bulldogs placing 2nd to Leif Everson of Williston. Alex ran a personal best 16:40 on the tough, sloping course. Andrew Miller battled through the 5000m course to finish in 10th place. Behind Andrew, Brayden Miller and Ethan Fischer finished in 16th and 17th. Mason Moran rounded out the scoring for the Bulldogs in 22nd place. The JV boys division saw a pair of 7th grader competing as Noah Wokal placed 20th and Kevin Fischer placed 23rd.

Lemmon wins ‘Wooden Nickel’ over Hettinger

In the inaugural “Battle of the Wooden Nickel” football game played at Hettinger, the LemmonMcIntosh Cowboys came out on top 34-14. Since these two old rivalries had not played each other since 2010, the two schools decided to have a traveling trophy.

It was an error plagued game with the Hettinger/ Scranton Night Hawks shooting themselves in the foot too many times.

It started early as Lemmon was driving for what looked like an eventual touchdown when Night rom Hawk Tanner Sanford intercepted a Cowboy pass deep in Night Hawk territory. On the first play after the interception the Hettinger/Scranton center hiked the ball over the quarterback’s head and it resulted in a safety for Lemmon.

The Night Hawks then had to punt, giving Lemmon good field position.

A few plays later Cowboy Dirk Wolf would haul in a 28-yard touchdown pass from Duell Tomac. After making the 2-point conversion Lemmon was up 10-0 early in the game.

Hettinger/Scranton had a nice drive going in the second quarter when they fumbled on their own twoyard line and Lemmon recovered.

ris, (DT) Greg Hickman, (DE) Leon Mackey, (LB) Brian Peters, (S) Shaun Prater, (FB) Blake Renaud, (CB) Josh Thomas, (LB) Brandon Watts, (WR) Ryan Whalen, and (RB) Dominique Williams.

Besides the active roster, which is 53 players, the Vikings can also sign 10 players to their practice squad. This year, the Viking’s practice squad consists of nine players who were recently cut by the team: B.J. DuBose, Isame Faciane, Isaac Fruechte, Anthony Harris, Brian Peters, Blake Renaud, Brandon Watts, Dominique Williams, and David Yankey. Joining these nine will be Zach Moore, a defensive lineman who was recently

Later Sanford had a long punt return for a touchdown called back because of a personal foul by a Night Hawk.

■■ Youth Waterfowl is

Sept. 19-20

North Dakota’s twoday youth waterfowl season is Sept. 19-20.

Legally licensed resident and nonresident youth waterfowl hunters age 15 and younger may hunt ducks, geese, coots and mergansers statewide.

The daily bag limit and species restrictions for the youth season are the same as for regular duck and goose seasons.

Exception: the additional two blue-winged teal allowed during the first 16 days of the regular season are not allowed during the youth season.

Resident and qualifying nonresident youth waterfowl hunters must possess a general game and habitat license and a fishing, hunting and furbearer certificate.

Nonresidents from states that do not provide a reciprocal licensing agreement for North Dakota residents must purchase the entire nonresident waterfowl license package.

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Employment Opportunities Southwest Healthcare Services of Bowman offers competitive wages and benefits, as well as, paid time off and extended sick leave hours that can be earned by both full and part time employees after 90-120 day orientation period. We offer a caring environment with emphasis on community, family and compassion. We encourage any interested individuals to seek additional information from Human Resources regarding the great benefits offered here at Southwest Healthcare Services.

CNAs at our Long-Term Care

Seeking FT, PT or Per Diem CNAs 8 or 12 Hour Shifts Available ** Starting Wage $13.50 + Exp. Note: Available shifts are primarily PMs and/or Nights

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Seeking Part-Time, Supplemental or AfterSchool Dietary Aides. The positions duties include: serving meals to residents, patients and employees; washing dishes; and assisting with the cleanup of the department. ** Starting Wage $10.50 + Exp.

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Seeking a Full-Time and Part-Time Housekeeping Aide to help maintain a safe, pleasant and functional environment for residents, patients and staff. The Aide will work rotating shifts at both of our facilities. ** Starting Wage $10.50 + Exp.

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12 | Friday, September 11, 2015

New MRI scanner up and running at WRHS

By Cole Benz

For the Pioneer cbenz@countrymedia.net With the push of the proverbial button, West River Health Services ventured into another advancement in patient care with the completion of a $3 million project for a hospital addition and an in-house MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scanner.

West River and the staff welcomed the community to an open house for a chance to get a glimpse at the new addition and the machine.

Tours were given of the radiology department—led by the staff in the department—and it culminated with a peak at the large scanner.

As attendees wandered towards the MRI addition, they could see where the new portion of the building started—as visible by wood flooring in the entrance of the new section. The walls were littered with donation recognitions, some from businesses but many from Hettinger residents and their families. It was a true display of what the community thought of the addition.

This entire project began because of what West River Health Services Chief Executive Officer Jim Long would witness from his office chair. Long is positioned with a view of the parking lot, and week after week he would witness patients venturing out into the elements for a MRI scan in the back of the rented MRI truck.

This sight was particularly disheartening during the winter months, when he would see people navigating the ice, snow, cold and wind, with some patients having to battle the brutal winter from their wheelchair.

So Long started to explore some options.

His first thought was to find a way for the truck to back up closer to the building. Logistics proved that the idea wasn’t feasible, because structural changes would still need to be made to fit the truck.

Longs next thought was to place a modular structure on the grounds of the hospital, but that method

would still have required patients to walk outside.

Finally Long called in his staff and asked them one question—how many patients do they send away for MRI scans at other facilities?

As Long went around the table that number began to add up, and it was becoming apparent that the volume would justify putting an in-house machine at West River hospital.

“It’s very clear that if we had the service here, there’s enough need for it that it would be used,” Long said.

The contractor selected was Ainsworth-Benning out of South Dakota and planning began. Long applauded their work and most notably how they were able to keep the area in front of the emergency room clear during construction.

With the cost of the project being so high, Long knew they would need to lean on fundraising for a portion of the bill. The community response generated over half a million dollars.

“The fundraising really helped keep it affordable,” said Long The initial goal was $500,000, and Long said that they will make that mark and exceed it. Even after the completion of the project donations are still coming in.

West River hosted a plethora of fundraising events, including the adult prom held late in the spring. Ted Uecker was instrumental in organizing many events and lining up donors that supported the addition.

Patients should feel a higher level of comfort with the new scanner. The new machine has a larger bore—the hole where patients are inserted into for the scan—so those that suffer even a mild case of claustrophobia can be relieved of some stress during a scan. Also helping with claustrophobia is that the addition has windows on one wall, a luxury many facilities don’t afford their patients. The machine has the capability to adjust the noise it makes during a scan, though the entire scanning process will be longer if that setting is se-

lected.

The system also has the option of music. Patients can either bring their own music, or select something from a library at the hospital.

The machine is built

by GE and is 1.5 tesla in strength (tesla is a unit of magnet flux density). Radiologist Mark Kristy said the strength is comparable to a magnet on a crane.

Kristy said the new machine will allow scans of smaller body parts, it can

compensate for patient movement and has greater capabilities of picking up smaller bleeds particularly in the brain.

“We’re real pleased with the results, I think our patients really like it, I know the doctors do,” Kristy said. “I think we’re really enhancing our patient care by being able to image them here, getting good quality images and giving them an interpretation that their doctor can use for their healthcare, so I’m

quite pleased.”

U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., was able to see the new addition and machine, and lauded the fact that they were able to upgrade their facility and serve the rural area as best as it can.

“It’s huge, because what it does is it maintains the viability of a critical access hospital,” Cramer said.

“You maintain the integrity of excellence along with the accessibility of a rural community.”

The MRI scanner should serve more than just Hettinger. West River Health Services has satellite clinics in Mott, New England, Scranton, Bowman and Lemmon, S.D., and Long thinks that the area in which patients come to West River could stretch farther then those cities.

“We look at it as we have 25,000 square miles of service area for our patients to come from,” Long said.

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Hettinger, patients can easily go the other way to another facility. But in Hettinger, patients can avoid the hustle and bustle of busy Dickinson or Bismarck traffic, which Long said makes a difference especially with the older patients.

The important part of this, according to Long, is patient service and doing it better. He added that he’s happy with how it came out and glad to see the high level of community interest.

Southwest Healthcare Services Current Happenings National Assisted Living Week September 13 - 19 Environmental Services & Housekeeping Week September 13 - 19

Thank you to all the workers that keep our facilities clean and maintained daily

Grandparents Day September 13

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Long Term Care Facility September 18 - 2:30 p.m.

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Long Term Care Facility September 25 - 2:30 p.m.

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It’s here! Our new state-of-the-art MRI Scanner has arrived and is

sitting pretty inside of our new MRI Building addition to our hospital in Hettinger. No more waiting for the MRI truck to show up on Mondays only!

No more going outside to a semi-truck for your MRI Scan! It’ all on site, in-house and ready for our patient’s needs – five-days a week, every week!

What began as a dream over five years ago is now reality.

This MRI Project revolves around the needs of our patients, physicians and area communities. First and foremost, our loyal rural patients deserve high-quality medical care close to home -- like their urban counterparts.

Secondly, our physicians will have quicker access to more MRI scans to make the right diagnosis for our patient’s ailments. And last, our area communities have come to expect superior care and cutting edge technology from West River Health Services -- for the last 65 years – and we are not about to let them down. Ever.

MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a non-invasive diagnostic exam that uses a powerful magnet to image the inside of your body.

Now you will experience this amazing MRI technology right here at home. Of course, you expect nothing less from a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital In The Nation for two consecutive years running.

The New GEM 450w MRI Scanner Features Include: • Wider bore to add space for patient comfort • Sound dampening for less patient ear pounding • Coil array for feet-first imaging for all exam types • Table surface alleviates pressure points • High-tech sound system with comfy earphones • Five-day a week scheduled MRI services For more information on our new $3 Million MRI Scanner and MRI Building or to join the MRI Campaign, please call Ted at the WRHS Foundation at 701-567-6187 or email fdo@wrhs.com. NOW!

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