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PROGRESS IN BOWMAN New market taking shape COMING SOON — Bowman’s new grocery store, Bronson’s Marketplace, is quickly taking shape at its new location on Highway 12. In the last couple weeks, crews have been working at the site to construct the store’s foundation and walls. Construction will be substantially complete early next spring. The new store will include grocery, liquor, deli, bakery, produce, meat, dairy and frozen departments. It will also be an energy efficient building with modern LED lighting, HVAC and refrigeration systems incorporated. Bronson’s will have a separate entrance — separated from the entrance to the Shopko and Ace Hardware plaza — off Highway 12, complete with a large, well lit parking lot. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)
Rhame, Scranton residents Chamber working note drinking water issues on plans for art,
wine walk in town
Odor, cloudiness not harmful, only temporary, says Southwest Water Authority By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor
Residents of Rhame and Scranton have noticed something strange with their tap water in the recent weeks, the unappealing results of an annual natural process at the water’s source. Southwest Water Authority, which provides the primary water supply for the cities of Rhame and Scranton, released a statement this week detailing the cause of the odor and cloudiness in its customers’ drinking water. The musty or “earthy” smell is a result of the turning over of Lake Sakakawea, the source water for South-
west Water. In this yearly process, the water actually flips as surface temperatures cool and winds blow. When that occurs there is a temporary taste and odor issue. “Residents are noticing that in their drinking water,” said Margie Russ, Rhame city auditor. While it may be unpleasant, the water is harmless if consumed. Southwest Water pretreats the water with sodium permanganate, an effective oxidizing agent that reduces taste and odor in water. The water will clear up on its own as Lake Sakakawea stabilizes, according to the water supplier.
By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor
Local customers of Southwest Water Authority, which services the cities of Rhame and Scranton, have noticed an unpleasant odor and cloudiness coming from their drinking water. The western North Dakota water supplier said this week it is the result of a natural process at its source water site and is harmless. Customers can expect the odor to last as long as one to two weeks. That includes
the time it takes to displace the water currently in pipelines and reservoirs.
What began as a discussion to revamp an existing event put on by the Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce has resulted in the creation of a new local Art and Wine Walk in Bowman. The Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Retail Committee met Tuesday to discuss details of the new event, which is scheduled to take place from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Eventgoers will get to sample different wine selections and paired hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the creations of local artists on display at Chambermember businesses throughout the city of Bowman. The final tasting location will offer a chance to win special prizes. “Our hope is to grow the Art and Wine Walk into a destination event that brings in people from all over our region,” said Nate Lee, vice president of the chamber and chairperson of the retail committee. Tickets for the event will be available online and at the Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce office in Bowman beginning in late September. Only 200 tickets will be available for the event.
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Court addresses other felony charges against Swanson, West By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor
Chase Duane Swanson and Madison Beth West each entered a not guilty plea and waived their preliminary hearings last week in the cases of their previous felony charges. Prior to being charged with conspiracy to commit murder in the death of Rhame resident Nicholas Johnson last month, Swanson and West were awaiting court appearances on felony charges for unrelated incidents.
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With the waiver of preliminary hearings, both Swanson and West’s case will be heard by a jury, with West’s scheduled for Dec. 7 in Bowman. Swanson’s has not yet been scheduled. West was charged in July with two felony counts that included theft of property, a Class A felony, and felon in possession of a firearm, a Class C felony. She also faces two misdemeanors for altering a firearm and simple assault. According to police, West had assaulted two female family members in
July then fled the scene. The family members at the time suggested that West was a danger to herself and others “stemming from her violent drug induced outbursts,” according to a court affidavit. Those alleged victims also told police that they had found a weapon on West’s bed inside her home, a .22 semi-automatic rifle that had been sawn down to 32 inches and its serial number ground off, the affidavit stated. The gun was later identified as one that had been
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stolen during a spree of thefts in Scranton. Swanson faced three felony charges related to an incident that occurred in June. Bowman Officer Ross Dannhoff reported in a court affidavit filed July 12 that a male victim had informed police of Swanson striking his face with a piece of steel rebar earlier that day while he was playing video games at a Bowman residence. The man told police Swanson claimed he had a cache of weapons and
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threatened his life, according to the affidavit. He was later airlifted to a Bismarck hospital for a possible skull fracture and injuries sustained from the assault. Swanson was later arrested, which is when police discovered he was in possession of methamphetamine and related paraphernalia, the document stated. He was charged with aggravated assault, terrorizing and possession of a controlled substance, each a Class C felony. At a preliminary hearing
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the state is not required to prove with absolute certainty or beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime occurred, but rather need only produce sufficient evidence to satisfy the court that a crime has been committed and that the accused is probably guilty. The preliminary hearing is a “safety device” to prevent the accused’s detention without probable cause, and its purpose is to determine whether a trial should be held to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused.
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