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City mulls major rehab project for Main Street By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

A sizable chunk of funds have become available with the city of Bowman’s surge fund projects collectively coming in under budget. With those remaining funds, totaling more than $800,000, city commissioners have added another project to its docket, one that focuses on Main Street. The plan, according to Bowman City Commission President Lyn James, is for the reha-

bilitation of water mains that run along the center of Main Street, from Northwest Tire to south of Windy’s Bar and Pizza, and from Northwest Tire to the Bowman Fire Department. With the majority of Bowman’s commerce located in the designated area, tearing up of streets and closing sections of road would be difficult. But it’s a worst-case scenario for the city. The best-case scenario, as James explained, is the ability for

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a company to complete the project that offers a new technology when replacing water mains that would not disrupt pavement. James said the city is currently waiting for that company to visit the planned project site and de-

termine whether it is a candidate for the special procedure. The city would still have to replace the aprons, the concrete pad where vehicles park along the curb, since there are current structural issues with them. That would disrupt the pavement, but in a limited amount. Crews could also possibly need to disrupt the curb stops, where city water service is accessed, along the stretch. “It would be the least invasive,” James said.

If the city is not a candidate for that procedure, the project would still continue as planned, slated for next summer, but wouldn’t be as convenient for people and businesses downtown since the pavement would need to be removed to access water lines. The project is crucial to prevent future problems with the aging lines, according to James, which are some of the first laid down in the city. “We’re being proactive,” James explained.

WILL IT END? A PIONEER SPECIAL REPORT

VOTERS TO DECIDE FATE OF WEATHER MOD PROGRAM ■ Historical, controversial issue for Bowman County now heads to ballot By BRYCE MARTIN

“I never have liked the program,” Palczewski said. “We watch it every year and this year it really accelerated in June.” After Palczewski had spoken with several local farmers about the program, with them asking what could be done about it, it became his mission to finally get the question on the Bowman County ballot, something that hadn’t been done successfully in decades. One of his first conversations was with Darin Langerud, director of the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board, which regulates weather modification within the state. Palczewski tried to explain his side. “It takes rain out of the county,” he alleged. “It’s doing the opposite of what it’s supposed to. “We have no business messing with Mother Nature.” While Palczewski said he only engaged in two heated conversations while getting signatures for the petition, most seemed to agree that people should at least get to vote on the issue. And now, because of Palczewski’s efforts, they have been afforded that opportunity.

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Fifty years ago a program began in Bowman County that would radically change the way people perceived man’s role in the control of nature. It was a program that purposely modified the weather, to suppress hail and enhance rainfall, which was to benefit local farmers and ranchers. But now it will be the decision of county residents if the program should continue. John Palczewski, who owns and operates a farming and ranching operation south of Scranton, began circulating a petition earlier this year to place on the November election ballot a measure asking if the county’s weather modification program should end. A popular saying around Bowman is that there are two things people just don’t openly discuss: politics and weather modification. Many residents, including several farmers and ranchers, echo that sentiment. But Palczewski didn’t shy away from the task. After amassing 358 signatures, 13 more than required, he successfully submitted the petition and it was soon after approved for the ballot. A simple question will appear for voters: “Should the Weather Modification Authority be abolished?”

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Bowman County’s weather modification operation began in the 1950s by three residents, its goal to suppress hail and enhance rainfall. That could change once voters head to the polls on Nov. 8. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

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Three Bowman natives get weather mod started in North Dakota

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FOOTBALL: Another victory for Bulldogs

Cloud seeding, the name of the actual process in weather modification, began in North Dakota in the 1950s, pioneered by three Bowman County residents, farmer-rancher Wilbur Brewer and his pilot neighbors, Bill Fisher and Bill Mazaros. The three had heard of weather modification testing conducted by scientists with General Electric Co. in New York, according to historical accounts of the program’s origin, thinking it could be a solution to the problem of hail damage to crops. They went on to found Weather Modification, Inc. in Bowman, the state’s first all-airborne commercial cloud seeding company. Seeding first for just a few townships, then later entire counties, the program expanded and spread eastward throughout much of North Dakota. The program at that time was entirely locally sponsored. The state didn’t get involved in regulating and permitting until 1975, at which time the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board began its oversight. Weather Modification, Inc., relocated its headquarters to Fargo in the early 1990s and the three founding members have since passed away.

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IN BRIEF

Drivers License offices to temporarily close Sept. 28

Drivers License offices, statewide, will be temporarily closed on Sept. 28. The closure will allow North Dakota Department of Transportation Drivers License employees to receive required annual training. All Drivers License sites will resume normal business hours on Sept. 29. Motor Vehicle offices will remain open as scheduled, and will process vehicle registrations, vehicle titles, vehicle license plates and tabs, and associated work as usual.

September scam alert: Where’s my wallet?

A lost or stolen wallet often results in identity theft, but you can reduce your risk of identity theft by not carrying these items in your wallet: Social Security card; birth certificate; blank checks; spare keys; cheat sheets with passwords and PINS. Unless you’re seeing a new doctor, don’t carry your Medicare card around either. Here’s another way to be proactive. On your home printer, line up every card you keep in your wallet — driver’s license, credit and debit cards, insurance cards. Make a copy of the front and back, and keep these printouts in a safe place at home. If you discover that your wallet has been lost or stolen, you have instant access to all your account numbers, security codes and contact information. If your wallet does go missing, here’s what to do: 1. Contact your bank to change your PIN, and cancel (and replace) your ATM card. Get a new checking account if your checkbook is missing. 2. Contact all credit card issuers and request an account number change. Don’t say you want to cancel the account, as that may be misinterpreted to mean you want to close it, which could hurt your credit score. 3. File a report with your local police department. This will establish a record of your loss. 4. Place a fraud alert or security freeze with all three credit reporting agencies. 5. Contact the Department of Transportation for a replacement driver’s license. 6. Call medical, auto and home insurers. Ask if your homeowner’s policy includes ID theft protection. Request a replacement card from private medical insurers; contact Medicare if you’re a recipient. 7. Pay close attention to bank and credit card statements. If you see any transactions you don’t recognize, contact your financial institution immediately. 8. Check your credit history within two-to-four weeks. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 877-322-8228 for your free report. This provides thieves enough time to apply for credit in your name, but generally before a new card is issued. Check your credit report again in two-tothree months. For information about other scams, sign up for the Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork. You’ll receive free email alerts with tips and resources to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud.

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What exactly is cloud seeding?

The North Dakota Cloud Modification Project is a program that seeds clouds for hail damage reduction and rain enhancement in western North Dakota. Counties currently participating in the program are Bowman, McKenzie, Mountrail, Ward, Williams, and several townships in Slope County. Each year during the summer months — June 1 to around Sept. 1 — a meteorologist and assistant meteorologist hired through the program live in Bowman, the District 1 operations area, and monitor cloud formation using the radar at the Bowman Municipal Airport. Aerial cloud seeding is the process of delivering silver iodide, a seeding agent, by aircraft either at the cloud base or cloud top. According to Langerud, the methods of hail reduction and rain enhancement work together, depending on the types of clouds forming. The chemical accelerates the formation of precipitation at the expense of growing large hailstones. When there is a cloud system that doesn’t have the capability of producing hail, the cloud can still be seeded, instead in an attempt to increase rainfall.

just unnecessary; that it’s actually hindering producers in Bowman County and even down-wind in areas like Adams County. “As farmers and ranchers, if we get hailed out or get in a severe drought where we don’t have any rain at all, it’s an easier pill to swallow for us than the same conditions due to weather mod,” Palczewski affirmed. Langerud suggested a contrary perspective of the program, one that he claimed is backed by scientific data and countless studies. As an explanation as to

why Bowman County saw its most active rainfall once rain enhancement was suspended, Langerud said that despite its suspension, pilots are still actively seeding for hail suppression and that still has the potential to increase rainfall. If weather modification were disbanded, the impacts would be tremendous, according to Langerud, who has been involved with the program since 1991. “You would expect … that rainfall would be reduced,” he said. “Without the program, you may also see a

spike in crop hail losses.” That would represent millions of dollars in lost revenues. There have been several independent studies that scrutinized the program throughout its nearly seven decades of operation, offering statistics and scientific data that suggests the program is, indeed, effective. Generally the precipitation during the three-month seeding period increases by 5 to 10 percent, according to Langerud. That claim is

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Why disband weather modification in Bowman County?

To Palczewski, the issue seems black-and-white. “I don’t see how anybody could say it’s not taking rain away,” he explained. But this year’s seeding operation seemed to especially irritate farmers and ranchers as it kicked off in an already dry season. “A very good friend of mine — that’s very proweather mod — said he was frustrated with the program this year,” Palczewski said. “There’s no reason they should be flying every single cloud.” Palczewski claimed the seeding accelerated the dry conditions. It wasn’t until after Aug. 9, when rain enhancement was suspended, that Bowman County experienced its greatest amount of rainfall, nearly four-and-a-half inches. Palczewski used that pivotal fact in his argument that cloud seeding is more than

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September 23, 2016

A look at Bowman’s city projects

The city of Bowman was filled with construction activity over the summer, with multiple projects being completed using the city’s one-time surge funding, a total of $6.7 million from the state’s oil and gas taxes. These projects represent projects made possible without a single dollar coming from taxpayers as a result of the surge funding. The funds, detailed here using approximate dollar amounts, have all been earmarked. Here is a brief overview of what the city did. (By Bryce Martin/Pioneer Editor)

Sanitary sewer rehab $1.5 million ($1.084 million surge funds; $423k GPT) Slip lining the ailing sewers around the city Garbage truck purchase assistance $60k (surge funds)

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Third Avenue and 11th Avenue Bowman Ambulance water main replacement garage assistance $499k (surge funds) $3,250 (surge funds)

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backed by observed rainfall from gauges within the seeding area, he explained. Data to support the prevention of hail losses to crops is based upon a study of crop hail insurance. The trend in insurance claims is compared to a historical period when there was no seeding. Langerud said evaluations have shown a reduction in

crop hail losses of nearly 45 percent. Those studies are conducted by outside entities, such as North Dakota State University and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, to ensure nonbiased information, he said, and rainfall studies are provided by sources such as University of North Dakota and University of Oklahoma. “There’s a lot of scientific evidence to support the programs that are in place,” he

11th Avenue rehab $71k ($41k surge funds; $30k GPT) Reconstruction of 11th Avenue from north of the railroad tracks to Farm-to-Mark Road 11th Avenue full-depth reconstruction $1.9 million (surge funds) Includes addition of side walks, resurfacing and fix of drainage issues said. Weather modification isn’t special to North Dakota. Programs are ongoing in 10 other western states, some include summertime work, similar to North Dakota’s program, in Kansas and Texas, but also during the winter in mountain states to increase snowfall for skiing and to increase melt-water for ranching and irrigation, hydroelectric power and municipal drinking water. A portion of the funding for Bowman County’s

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program comes from the county’s general fund. The total project cost is funded by an equal cost-share with the state. Around $115,000 comes from the county each year, which includes roughly $15,000 from Slope County, and the same amount comes from the state.

It’s all about risk management

“(Weather modification) is a difficult thing to explain and difficult to prove beyond any shadow of a doubt,” Langerud suggested, despite having firm scientific data. “When talking about statistics you’re always working towards eliminating doubt, but it’s rare when you get to the point where you can say unequivocally that this is the absolute answer.” He admitted that weather modification is not a perfect program, but is just another tool for farmers and ranchers when it comes to risk management. Langerud said there are no absolute certainties with the program: “We’re talking about risk management, spending money to manage risk.” He said it’s similar to purchasing crop insurance. Still, Palczewski claimed that the majority of Bowman County agricultural producers don’t want the program to continue. Their chief concern, among others, remains that weather modification is taking rain away. “There is no evidence that has been collected or evaluated on this program in North Dakota that would substantiate the claim that cloud seeding is reducing rainfall,” Langerud stated. “Nor do they show that in other programs where this activity is conducted.”

A program with much criticism Chemically manipulating the weather certainly comes with its share of criticism and skepticism, according to Langerud, who as one of the top officials in the state dealing with the program is occasionally at the brunt of it. One common opinion

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from producers that he has received is the claim that seeding clouds ahead of the producers makes them “rain out” so downwind there is no rain. “Actually the evaluations show the opposite,” he said. “There’s actually a slight increase in rainfall that exists downwind of the area.” There also have been no observations, said Langerud, of seeding creating larger storms after clouds pass over the seeded area. He went on to explain that while it reduces violent storm capability over the seeded area, its effects are also felt down the line since it takes some time for the seeding agent to be “purged” from the system. When a person goes outside and observes a seeding plane flying near clouds, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re being seeded, he explained. “The clouds have to be good candidates before they’re seeded” needing to possess an updraft, having warm, moist air moving up into the cloud to sustain it and produce rainfall and have zero to limited ice particles, depending upon the pilot’s goal to suppress hail or increase rain. “Sometimes the perception from the ground is that the airplane flies to a location, circles underneath the cloud and then flies away, and then 10 minutes later that cloud dissipates, so that cloud was killed by the seeding,” he indicated. “No, in a lot of cases what happened was the airplane went to that location, the pilot determined that cloud wasn’t going to live much longer so they moved on to something else.” One of the biggest misconceptions that lead to misunderstandings of the project, according to Langerud, is Bowman’s radar. When viewing the online weather radar from the North Dakota State Water Commission and areas of yellow and red are seen above Bowman County, but nothing’s happening on the ground can be confusing. Basically, the cause lies

with the radar’s capability and not with weather modification, as some may suggest, he said. The Bowman radar produces a composite image, which computes the highest reflectivity — the colors seen on the radar image that depict higher amounts of energies and thus more particles in the atmosphere, meaning more or larger precipitation — and compresses them onto one plain. The problem is, however, that the radar cannot see directly above itself nor at the base elevation, which is what radars from the National Weather Service provide. Many times there can be high reflectivities above the county showing on the radar, but it could be that those reflectivites are four or five miles overhead and that precipitation, with the prevailing wind, may land down-wind a few miles because it takes a while for that raindrop to fall before it hits the ground. “I think there is a little bit of confusion in interpreting the radar data because we’re showing a different version of the data,” he said. Bowman does not currently have coverage by the National Weather Service’s radar; the closet available is located in Hettinger. But Langerud indicated that a conversation has been started to make a modification in the software to allow base elevation data available in the future. Langerud said one of his goals is to inform the public of the capabilities and limitations of the program. He reiterated that it is “not a hail elimination project and it’s not a perfect project.” Still, he said it is the right of the people to be able to vote if they want the project to continue or not. “But when you look at the economics of that increase in rainfall and of the reduction of hail you’re talking about millions of dollars per year in additional gain for crops sold and economic activity, which far exceeds the cost of the program on an annual basis,” he said.

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Point of view: Our local youth

What makes a person a bully? Bully(n.): a person who but the one thing we uses strength or power can all agree separates to harm or intimidate “bullying” from “joking those who are weaker. around” is the repetiWe all know what a bully tion. It is considered is. We have been told to bullying when one pertake action and stand up son is cruel to another to the bully. However, day after day, even I was never taught why when asked to stop. this person acts this way. The last phrase in Why does the bully feel the definition is “those the need to treat others in By CHLOE JANOVSKY who are weaker.” This Special to The Pioneer such a cruel way? is ironic, because in First, I look at the reality the victim isn’t definition of a bully, and at all weaker. The notice that the first phrase is “a perbully is making them believe that they son.” A bully is simply a person. Every are weaker and at a disadvantage. Of person in the whole wide world is course, there is a possibility that the constantly making mistakes, learning, bully could be stronger than the victim and growing. Any person in the whole physically. However, the victim is just wide world could be a bully. I believe as strong as the bully mentally. If he/she that even bullies make mistakes, learn, is just as strong, why does the victim and grow. believe the lies that are being told? The Next, I look at the phrase, “uses repetition is what causes the brain to strength or power.” In my 16 years of get used to the idea that the bully is betbeing on this planet, I have learned ter and stronger. from history that having strength and Even though bullies have bad intenpower is a privilege. My country has tions, maybe we are more similar than fought long and hard for the freedom to previously believed. Bullies are people, become stronger and for us to feel pow- too. They deserve respect just like erful as an individual. I respect people everyone else. Next time you start to who have the confidence to use their believe the crazy things the bully is tellstrength and power. People who use ing you, remember that you are equal, these privileges can live happy, success- and you both have the same rights. ful lives while encouraging others to do Bully(n.): a person who uses strength the same. However, not everyone uses or power to harm or intimidate those these rights to support one another’s who are weaker. After revisiting the success. topic of bullying, I have a better general Now, I read the words “to harm or understanding of bullying and what it intimidate.” I have realized that this is really means. Bullies can learn, grow, the point at which a person becomes a and change. Bullies can live happy, bully. This is also where I ask myself, “Is successful lives. They just might need this person really bullying me, or just a little sympathy and help from those messing around?” It can be hard to tell around them. the difference between the two scenariChloe Janovsky is a junior at Bowman os. Bullying feels different to everyone, County High School.

Getting ready for Homecoming This year will see some strong competition for the 2016 Bowman County Homecoming Court, with the following students (above) being nominated, Riley Abrahamson, Jacob Boehm, Matthew Carlson, Kamrin Madrigal, Mason Moran, Mikayla Bartholomay, Lacey Feist, Aiden Halleen, Lindsey Narum and Josie Smyle. The Homecoming Court will be coronated during the junior varsity football game at 7 p.m. Sept. 26. Next week is one of the most celebrated weeks during the school year, when students (and teachers) get to demonstrate their school pride while having fun wearing their not-sonormal attire. This year’s Homecoming Week in Bowman County begins Sept. 26, with a full week of themes for students: Sept. 26 is Extreme Weather Day, with the junior varsity football team hitting the field at 4 p.m. to take

on Dickinson Trinity; Sept. 27 is Super Hero Day, with the Bowman County volleyball team going up against New England at 4:30 p.m.; Sept. 28 is Wacky Wednesday; Sept. 29 is Salad Dressing Day (dress up like your favorite salad dressing); and Sept. 30 is Maroon and White Day, with the varsity football team seeking a win against New Salem beginning at 6 p.m. at Reinhiller Field.

Dates to remember

Nov. 24-25 - Thanksgiving break Dec. 23 - Jan. 2 - Holiday break, school resumes on Jan. 3 Jan. 16 - Staff in-service (Reminder: Feb. 9 - Parent/Teacher conferences) Feb. 17 - Winter Break Feb. 20 - Presidents day March 16 - 17 - Spring break April 14 - 17 - Holiday break (Reminder: May 23 - Last day of school)

No school will be held on the following dates: (Reminder: Sept. 23 - School releases at 12:30 p.m.) Oct. 20 - 21 - Official State Professional Development Day (Reminder: Oct. 27 - Parent/Teacher conferences) Nov. 11 - Veterans Day

From the superintendent’s desk: Why a levy? We are almost one month into our school year and things are running great. One topic that has been a huge part of my learning curve as a North Dakota school superintendent is how the North Dakota school funding works and how our school budget is put together. The best approach to the explanation of this complicated process is starting with the vocabulary of school budgets. The most important question would be, “what is a “mil”? Also referred as a “millage rate” a mil is a figure representing the amount per $1,000 of the assessed value of property. For example, this year our estimated taxable valuation for Bowman County School District, *(which also includes a small portion of Slope County), is a little over $22,000,000. So one thousandth (.001) of $22 million equals approximately $22,000, which for this year is the estimated value of a “mil” for Bowman County Schools for 2016-2017. The number of these “mils” that are run by either the school district, the city, the county, parks and recreation amongst many other state property tax supported essential services effects the property taxes of a person’s residence, a business or tract of land essentially. Local services such as police, fire protection, roads, parks, schools etc. are paid for with this “valorem” tax, (tax based upon value), of your property. All of these entities may need to run additional property tax “mils” to meet their increased expenditures for their fiscal year, not only the school district, which many tax payers

By DAVE MAHON Bowman County Superintendent

may be misinformed about. Our county assessor ensures that everyone shares equitably in the total burden of property taxation. When our school district has to raise our portion of the property taxes we have to advertise in our local newspaper the percent of increase and hold a hearing to explain to any tax payer the reasons for any dollar amount increase in property tax monies. Other state agencies also have to follow these guidelines. Another area that needs explanation is roughly how much would your property taxes go up if our school district were to need additional property taxes for operation. For instance, an example home with a value of $100,000 has an assessed value of $50,000, which then is calculated a Residential Taxable Value of $4,500. If Bowman County Schools were to levy 1 more “mil” for this school year it would increase the property taxes on this $100,000 example property by approximately $1.88 per month. I would encourage all tax payers of Bowman County to examine closely their next property tax assessment. Our school

district is a part of this assessment and potential increase in taxes, but only one part of many entities that are funded by property taxes. Complete comprehension of any tax system by the layperson proves to be an almost impossible task. With time and experience my understanding of school tax levies continues to grow. The next vocabulary word would be “levy.” To “levy” is the collection of an amount of money that must be paid as assessed by a government or other local authority. As I pointed out earlier, many different agencies providing many critical services levy mils for taxes in our county. Next I will briefly list a school district’s main sources of revenue for daily operations. Each school district’s budget is generated from property taxes, county generated tax sources, (oil & gas production taxes/royalties), state foundation aid, (per student and transportation aid), and from federal sources, (Title grants, other grants). The county generated source of oil and gas production can be a huge factor in reducing other levied areas of revenue. If the oil and gas production is robust and if all the tax generated here in Bowman County stays here in Bowman County things would be great. We are currently facing challenges in both the amount of tax being generated by oil and gas production due to the current economy. The second challenge is keeping a large portion of these locally generated taxes in the area where they were generated, Bowman County. I experienced almost the very same atmosphere

in Baker, Mont. Fallon County is very similar to Bowman County in that they both produce huge amounts of oil and gas, generating huge amounts of tax revenue for each county and state. Both counties are also very similar because a huge majority of the oil and gas production taxes collected are sent back to the more populated areas of each state to help them fund their public schools and services. Being new to North Dakota, I felt that I needed more background on the history of school funding. This short summary article outlines the most recent changes that have occurred since 2013. I appreciate our community’s leaders, Dan Brosz and County Auditor Sandi Tivis’ willingness to lend a hand in my learning curve on North Dakota school budgets. Less than a decade ago, North Dakota’s funding formula looked like that of many other states: Schools were heavily reliant on property taxes as a revenue source, with as little as 40 percent of K-12 school funding coming from the state. Like other states, too, North Dakota faced lawsuits from property-poor districts that alleged the K-12 finance system was inadequate and unfair. In 2013, North Dakota implemented a K-12 funding formula tied to the cost of providing an adequate education and funded it with a combination of state and local taxes. Local property tax levy authority was decreased significantly with statewide taxes making up the difference. Statewide taxes are now funding approximately 75 percent of the cost of educa-

tion. The local share is 60 mills on taxable valuation and 75 percent to 100 percent of other local in-lieu of property tax revenue. The state funds the remainder up to the adequate amount. The formula is student driven and uses various weights to account for the increased costs associated with school district size and serving students with special needs. A base per student funding rate is set by the legislature designed to generate the resources necessary to educate students to state standards. In addition, there are transitional adjustments included to minimize budget impacts that inevitably occur when making major changes. In the end, North Dakota’s K-12 funding formula provides a base of financial support per student sufficient to provide an adequate education by school districts, regardless of where the student lives or what the taxable valuation is of the district. The Legislature, through the interim Education Funding Committee, contracted with Picus-Odden and Associates to conduct a recalibration study to confirm the adequacy of that base level of support. The consultants use an evidenced – based (EB) model to determine the resources necessary to educate students to college and career ready proficiency. Included in the model are all of the components necessary to meet the standards. This includes core staffing, administration, operations, professional development, technology and instruction materials. Their report was presented to the Interim Education Funding Committee in June 2014.

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September 23, 2016

Cultural growth: A look at Midwestern values from a former community member By LORELLE DAVIES

News headlines, social media, and water cooler conversations are troubling leading up to this election year. I have often thought over the last few weeks, what will become of this Great Nation if we continue to raise our future citizens to be so disrespectful and angry. Intolerance has become the language and method of practicing civic engagement in many cities. Arguably, our impression of what it means to exercise civic engagement remain personal and unique concepts to most American citizens. Most would agree that civic engagement means that Americans take pride in their freedom of speech, the right to challenge government, and our desire to create a future better for our children. Yet, how we practice our

freedoms and seek prosperity is where the disagreements seem to begin. Many of my civic minded ideals were generated and mirror the ideals my relative’s role model in our family and this local community. My parents have served this community as a teacher, business members, church congregational members, through music and, now a current county commissioner. Dad and Mom taught us a great many things growing up including civic engagement and community stewardship. Many of you know my folks well, and spend a great deal more time with them each week than I. Many of you exhibit and share the same civic minded service to the community as my folks. This is a little of what I learned from this community. First, never underestimate

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Midwestern values may seem dated and immaterial to our cosmopolitan existences, yet consider it an alternative to judgement and intolerance. - Lorelle Davies, daughter of Lynn and Judith Brackel of Bowman

the value of being courteous to others. A smile, wave or simple, “You done good” is free even if imprisoned in grammatical errors. Dad freely expresses his appreciation for the efforts of the church choir, community band, or most anyone, with a, “You done good.” Inquiries about who Dad waves to on the highway swiftly become redundant. Either Dad

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Sometimes it’s easy to take for granted the simple things that keep our community looking beautiful. Todd Hofland, and the city’s street department, are owed gratitude for their constant work to maintain the city’s appearance. One of the biggest compliments the city receives from out-of-towners is how clean it appears. That’s due mostly to Hofland and the city’s hardworking crew that keeps the community’s beauty in mind when fulfilling their daily jobs. Please join The Pioneer in thanking these individuals for the services they provide to keep Bowman beautiful.

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ourselves. We can all cook, clean, sew, change a tire, and balance a checkbook. Dad taught us if you can take it apart, you can probably fix it and put it back together. Plus, tasks that require exertion are easier if you stick your tongue out while doing it. If you know my Dad, you are now sticking your tongue out. In Dad’s defense, he only forgot me out digging ditches a few times. Oh, and grandkids should be allowed to use power tools at the age of six and toddlers are given paring knives to cook with grandma at about two. We learned that working hard, being independent, and self-sufficient are also civic minded skills you can use to help your neighbor, making coffee at church, and volunteer. Civic engagement is sharing time, talents, and

(Above) Todd Hofland, Bowman city street superintendent, operates the city’s street sweeper on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 21. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

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knows everyone receiving a wave or no one that receives a wave, neither is of relevance or was given much consideration. Courteous behavior exists and is practiced simply because they are the right things to do regardless of level, title, or something earned. It does not matter if you are the plumber, sales executive (brother), military officer (sister), director, or professor (me) be courteous to all you encounter. Nothing is more personally satisfying than a hard day’s work. Nothing in life is free, and relatively little is fair, but working hard and taking care of ourselves is something we all do have equal right. No one can take away the pride in knowing that you did a good job. Mom and Dad taught each of us, sister and brother equally, to care for

treasures regardless of how insignificant they seem to you at the time. Diversity growing up was demonstrated as Lutheran or Catholic. Yet, this is an example of how Midwestern values continue to evolve. Today in this same community my daughter’s summer visits to her grandparents include interdenominational camp and activities. Tolerance and freedom evolved in this tiny community to celebrate even the most invisible differences. Today, my German Father learned to make potato Lefse with my Norwegian Mother every Christmas and only makes a few Ole and Lena jokes while doing it. Midwestern values may seem dated and immaterial to our cosmopolitan existences, yet consider it an alternative to judgement and intolerance. And by the way, the choir always stands while singing of the National Anthem. The band sits during the playing of the National Anthem, while playing their part in the harmony. Dad would say we might miss a note in the song, but it is important to keep playing, singing, and showing up. (Lorelle Davies, also known as Lori Brackel, is the daughter of Lynn and Judith Brackel of Bowman.)

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Bowman Co. producers need report forage losses by January County designated D2 level due to prolonged drought conditions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director (SED) Aaron Krauter reminds Bowman County livestock producers who suffered grazing

losses that occurred throughout 2016 due to drought have until Jan. 30, 2017, to report their losses and to enroll in the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). Producers in Bowman County are eligible to apply for 2016 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits for the following intended land uses; native pasture for grazing, improved pasture for grazing, and forage

sorghum for grazing. Bowman County has been designated the D2 level because of prolonged drought conditions. Eligible livestock producers must complete a CCC-853 and provide the required supporting documentation no later than Jan. 30, 2017 for losses that occurred throughout 2016. LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who

suffer grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately owned or cash leased land or fire on federally managed land. FSA can only accept LFP applications after notification is received by the National Office of qualifying drought or if a federal agency prohibits producers from grazing normal permitted livestock on federally managed lands due to qualifying fire. Bowman

County FSA was notified of LFP eligibility on Sept. 12, 2016. Livestock producers should contact the Bowman County FSA Office with questions regarding specific, eligible forage crops. Additional disaster assistance information including eligible livestock and fire criteria, is available at your local FSA office or online at: www.usda.gov/ disaster.

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FFA members win silver at state range competition On Sept. 15 members competed in the State Range competition in rural Gladstone. Mitch Stuber, Dillon Eagon, Michaela Fischer, Tasha Pond, Emily Belland, Seth Folske and Kalorada Eagon competed in this year’s event placing Silver in this year’s event. The participants were required to identify thirty different range plants by their

common name and to list the life form, life span, origin, season of growth, forage value, and root growth form of each. They also evaluated the range condition of three sites, calculated livestock stocking rates, and determine pasture improvement practices. (Submitted by Bryan Knopp/Bowman County FFA Chapter Reporter)

(Above) Bowman County FFA members Mitch Stuber, Dillon Eagon, Michaela Fischer, Tasha Pond, Emily Belland, Seth Folske and Kalorada Eagon competed in this year’s North Dakota placing Silver in this year’s North Dakota State Range competition.

Pearson honored for years of service to Bowman County

Emergency Manager Dean Pearson has dedicated himself to the people of Bowman County for the last 38 years. Noting his nearly four decades of service, Pearson, a resident of Bowman, was honored during the North Dakota Emergency Management Association’s recent annual membership meeting during the ND Emergency Management Conference in Bismarck.

(Left) Bowman County Emergency Manager Dean Pearson with his award for 38 years of service. (Courtesy Photo)

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Goodbye, floaters

Go big or go home. That’s the way many people live their lives. Plunge in head first. Outdo their competition. Go above and beyond. In the case of By LORI SOLA my eyes, I have Bowman County Pioneer done just that. Nearly three years ago, I was standing at the end of the counter at work when an explosion of black fireworks went off in my left eye. There was no pain, just black bursts is the best way I can describe it. I looked my coworker and said, “Well that can’t be good.” Instead of going to the eye doctor right away (which by the way you should do), I waited until my son’s doctor’s appointment the following week to inquire. After a quick examination, she called my eye doctor thinking I needed to get in right away but I was able to wait until the next day. After a very close examination, my eye doctor referred me to a specialist. The gel-like substance in the back of my eye called the vitreous was letting go casting shadows on my retina, creating what we call floaters. This is a normal occurrence that happens when we grow older. The gel shrinks, dries up, and lets go. Usually this doesn’t happen until after 50 years of age. In my case, I am very nearsighted (I can’t see anything clearly beyond my nose without my glasses) which apparently can speed up this process. I not only got one specialist, but two! I have seen both of them multiple times since November 2013. The inflammation specialist out of Denver was very impressed with the size of my floaters, even more so when the same thing happened in my right eye. I’m not talking about a small fleck that drifts across your eye and is often mistaken for a small fly…ones that you learn to ignore. Nope. I’ve outdone most of the population and have enormous floaters that squiggle and swarm across my eyes constantly all day long. Big floaters are described as threadlike strands, cobwebs, rings and a person may even experience flashes (like a headlight in the corner of your eye). However you want to choose to describe it, I have them all. Floaters of this magnitude interfere with many aspects of my life. My hobby of reading soon became too annoying; reading music can be difficult; although I’m cleared to drive, I prefer not to; I haven’t seen my son’s face or the beautiful scenery clearly without squiggles for nearly three years. One day I was looking into my son’s microscope and I was staring down at my own floaters. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I so wanted to show my husband exactly what I see every minute I’m awake, but I couldn’t. I even asked one of the specialists if we could take a picture of the floaters. Unfortunately, floaters are translucent and pictures cannot be taken. After dealing with the floaters for over a year, it was obvious that they weren’t going anywhere. I wasn’t going to learn how to ignore them. They were just too big. The option for surgery finally arose. Part of me wanted to jump in with both feet and have the surgery done right then and there, but I took my time in deciding and understanding that within the year of surgery I most likely would need cataract surgery, too. It was just in March I had my first vitrectomy surgery on my left eye where my specialist from Rapid City goes in through the eye to remove all the vitreous and replace it with a clear liquid or gel. Despite freaking out when the patch was removed the following day and only being able to see light, not objects, the surgery was very successful and my vision improved every day until it was back to normal. (This surgery does not correct your vision, it just removes the floaters.) If all goes well, by the time you are reading this, I will have had my second eye surgery (on Thursday - the day after my birthday!)… this time on my right eye. Soon I hope to be singing, “I can see clearly now…”

Hat Tips: Czech Day By DEAN MEYER

Bowman County Pioneer

I finally figured it out. I think I’m a Czech. Well, I suppose I had better start at the beginning. You see, I come from mixed blood. I’ve never really known my entire lineage. But I do know that I have some German, Scotch, and Bohemian. There is Meyer, Krueger, Birdsall, and Wixer. I always felt that there had to be more. Sometimes I couldn’t sleep at night because I just never knew what the missing ingredient was. Then yesterday I discovered it. I’ve written about New Hradec before. Remember? I’ve told you about the wonderful New Years Eve celebration they have. They play ooom pa pa music and dance. They waltz and polka and have a wonderful supper. They do know how to ring in the New Year. The town boasts only 70 residents. At least that is what their welcome sign says. But on the evenings I’ve been there, it is closer to 300. North Dakota_Layout 1 9/12/2013 1:41 PM Page 1

Yesterday Shirley and I went up to New Hradec for Czech day. Really. Czech day. They start celebrating early in the afternoon with ooom pa pa music and a cash bar. At five o’clock there is a line of hundreds of people for a wonderful supper. I don’t want to, shall we say spill the beans, but the Czech supper is very similar to the New Years Eve supper. For your information, there are no beans to spill. But there is fried chicken (with onions), pigs in a blanket, rice with chicken giblets, and a bunch of other stuff. I don’t know how they do it. But they do. That is what made me decide I am Czech. Anybody that loves beer, food, visiting, and dancing on Sunday afternoon has to be related to me! I mean that is special! I’ve been kind of worried that I was Ukrainian. Because they are a lot that way too. Which reminds me of a story. I’ve made countless trips up highway 85 over the past 40 years or so. And I could never figure out a hill north of Belfield.

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N.D. Outdoors: Hunting on private land

Yes, every day some 900,000 barrels of oil are produced by North Dakota’sif9,000-plus wells. That’sto land entirely enclosed by a fence or cused of trespassing the landowner By DOUG LEIER more than Alaska, more than California, and more other enclosure, posting of signs at or on should happen along. N.D. Game and Fish As sortIt’s of aarefresher, here’s some than Oklahoma. figure surpassed by therenumberall gates through the fence or enclosure I’ve learned over the years working of eyeballs minders about North Dakota’sEstimates rules andare constitutes a posting of all the enclosed on our state’s newspapers. and playing outdoors to always pack regulations relating to trespassing. that more than 475,000 readers are looking land. extra boots and socks, plan to leave early - Hunting on posted land without Postingaand Trespass Ready for the slick through newspaper. and get home a little bit late. Jumper permission from the owner or tenant is -part? OnlyMost the owner or tenant, or an readers have two eyes. That cables, a tow rope and extra sandwich illegal and punishable by suspension of individual authorized by the owner, means there are more than 950,000 are worth turning around and going back may post land by placing signs giving hunting, fishing and trapping privileges eyeballs scanning pages of North to get. for a period of at least one year. notice that no huntingthe is permitted on Dakota’s finest of dailies and weeklies. Beyond that, one of my go-to bits of - Hunting on posted land without the land. The name the person posting

advice refers to knowing the land on which you’re hunting, and whether you have permission to be there. For me, that means knowing the boundaries of public land, or having direct permission from the landowner to hunt a piece of property. It’s pretty much a case of “if you don’t know, don’t go.” Period. Most of the time, hunters do know exactly where they’re at and the location of the nearest boundary. On the other hand, most of us can also relate a story of when we may have inadvertently strayed off public land onto adjoining private land, or from private land where we had permission to private land where we didn’t have permission. Regardless of the circumstances, no hunter should want to get caught up in a situation where they’re ac-

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Pastor’s Corner

Nowhere to go My last year of teaching at the Presbyterian seminary in Cairo, Egypt, we had an application from Amir (not his real name), a pastor from Homs, Syria, to enter our master’s program. The civil war in Syria had begun, and this pastor found himself unable to function any longer in a town wracked by gunfire and mortar shells. So he was attempting to use the time wisely, gain a master’s degree in theology, maybe return to Syria someday

By PASTOR MARK NYGARD to found a Protestant seminary for pastors in his

hometown. That was three years ago. I don’t know where he is, now, but it is certainly not Homs. 8:30 Tuesday morning the Syrian army launched an allout assault in the historic city, and the pictures of the shattered buildings, one after the other, remind one of Germany after World War II. As a matter of fact, Amir is part of the largest surge of refugees the world has seen since World War II. Doctors without Borders say the number of displaced

people has reached 65.3 million, roughly equal to the population of the entire Midwest, stretching North Dakota and Kansas to Ohio. All of them are traumatized by the tremendous loss they have experienced. Imagine losing your home, your job, the place where you were born, your culture, and even members of your family, without anybody left in the whole world willing to receive you. What should be our response to the greatest

Bridal Shower Mattie McGee for

bride elect of Brian Anderson

Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Regina M. Bruha, 80 A funeral Mass for Regina M. Bruha, 80, of Buffalo, S.D., formerly of Baker, Mont., will be 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Baker with Father Philip Chinnappan celebrating. Burial will follow in Bon-

Bruha

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humanitarian crisis since World War II? How would the one many of us call Lord and Master guide us? Well… Jesus said, “Love your neighbor as yourself ” (Matt 22:39). He said, “As you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me” (Matt 25:40). He also said, “As you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me” (Matt 25:45). He warned us, “It is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish”

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nievale Cemetery. Visitation for Regina will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with a rosary and vigil service being held at 4:00 p.m. Regina passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at Bow-

man Southwest Healthcare. Regina was born July 25, 1936 in Camp Crook, S.D., the daughter of Walter and Mary Alta (Fosberry) Stuart. Growing up she attended Country School at Plainview and Carter County High School, graduating with the class of 1954. Regina received her teaching certificate at Black Hills Normal College. She taught for two years at the Brown Ranch. On Oct. 20, 1956, Regina married Edmond “Eddie” Bruha in Ekalaka, Mont. Together they raised four children, Phil, Connie, Tom, and Don. For 22 years they ranched north of Baker, then moved to town in 1977. In 1980, they moved to Buffalo, S.D., where Eddie managed the Ludlow

The following will be closed on October 1st for inventory:

-Livestock location in Bowman and the Rhame and Buffalo locations. -The Cenex C-Store/Hot Stuff Pizza will open at 1 p.m. Bowman | Rhame | Buffalo

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• Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Rhame 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship 11:00 a.m. – Worship • Bowman Assembly of God Pastor Ed Kvaale 523-5544 / bowmanag.org Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning worship • Bowman United Methodist Pastor Ron Olson (70l) 523-5492 www.bowmanumc.org Sunday School for all ages: 9 a.m. Worship Service: 10:10 a.m. Wednesday night activities: Beginning @ 6 p.m. • Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen (406) 234-4572; www.

breakforthbiblechurch.com Bible Study meets every Wednesday night at Bowman County Public Library from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Catholic Churches: St. Charles of Bowman; St. Mary’s of Marmarth; St. Mel’s of Rhame Saturday Mass - 4 p.m. Bowman; 6 p.m. Marmarth. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 a.m. Bowman. Weekday Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., Thur., Fri. Bowman - 10 a.m. Wed. at Sunset Home • Bowman Lutheran Church 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship & Sunday School 2nd Wed., 9:00 a.m. – Women’s Bible study Every Wed., 12:00 p.m. – Sack lunch Bible study: Genesis • First Lutheran Church, Rhame 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship • Lebanon Lutheran Church, Amidon June 5, July 17 - 6:00 p.m. Worship; All other Sundays in

(Matt 18:14). And when a foreigner pleaded for his help, he ended up giving it (Mk 15:28). When you think of Syrian refugees, remember my friend Amir, the pastor from Homs. And when you think of what you should do in response to the needs of such folks, remember the words of Jesus, the carpenter from Nazareth, whom many of us say we follow as our Lord. Mark Nygard serves as pastor of the Dakota Prairie Lutheran Parish.

OBITUARIES

You are invited to the

• Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ludlow, LCMC Sunday - Adult Bible Study at 3:45 p.m. and worship at 3 p.m., followed by potluck fellowship. Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time

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June and July – 10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 11:00 a.m. Worship • Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services

Grazing Association until Eddie passed away in 2014. Regina and Eddie enjoyed dancing (especially waltzes) and attending their children and grandchildren’s various activities. Regina enjoyed sewing quilts and clothes, decorating her Christmas tree, playing cards, canning, gardening, helping her children and grandchildren with 4-H projects, and listening to birds. Regina was a wonderful cook. She loved cooking for family holidays, brandings, and cooked for the Buffalo Senior Citizens for 20 years, Baker Hospital for 10 years, and Nellies Baker Shop for two years. She was a member of Ollie Homemakers Club, Baker Cowbelles, Buffalo Lioness Club, Eastern Montana Fiddler Association and the Harding County Senior Citizens. Regina is survived by her children, Phil (Lona) Bruha of Dillon, Mont., Connie Bruha-Smith (Special friend Rick Collins) of Nisland, S.D., Tom (Traci) Bruha of Baker, Mont., Don (Tammy) of Buffalo, S.D.; grandchildren, Bobby (Kerri) Bruha, Clay (Kelsey) Bruha, Cole Bruha, Cameo Bruha, Tyler Bruha, Travis Bruha, Sterling Brown, Kordell Bruha; great-grandchildren, Khyra Bruha, KayLainn Bruha, Jay (Belinda) Smith and children, Ryan (Lindsey) Smith, Mike (Melissa) Smith and son; sisters, Mary June (Paul) Stuart of Jamestown, ND, Elsie Turbiville of Bowman; brother, Ed “Bub” Stuart of Newell, S.D.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eddie; brothers, Harold “Sonny” Stuart, Bill Stuart; and infant sister Nellie. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

• Mound Church North of Rhame, Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service. Weather permitting • Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Wiggins 11 a.m. worship • Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass; 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass • Scranton Lutheran Parish Sept. 24 – Badlands Cluster at Peace Lutheran. Sept. 25 – 8 a.m. Haley Service; 9:30 a.m. Peace Service • Seventh Day Adventist Pastor David Moench Saturdays - 9:30a.m. Sabbath School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church service

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CLASSIFIEDS WANTED

STATEWIDE

Mineral and other oil/gas interests. send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (TFN)

THE BURLEIGH COUNTY State’s Attorney has openings for a Victim Witness Coordinator and Legal Secretary. Burleigh County offers excellent benefits. To apply go to: http://www.burleighco.com/jobs/

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

Looking For Junk Cars Will Buy: Junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701-928-0325. Please leave a message. (TFN)

FOR RENT FOR LEASE 3 bedroom 2 bath Mobile Home. Move in ready! only lived in for 6 months~ beautiful~ No Smoking in Home and No Pets~sorry! Contact for more information and pics and one month free at 701 527 5510. (kw 9/23)

EVENT HOLIDAY BAZAAR in Ekalaka, MT on November 19th, at CCHS gym, 10am - 4pm. Welcoming vendors. Spaces 8x6 for $20 and 5x6 for $10. Call Anne Fix 406-775-6426 or email annefix@midrivers.com or Facebook message me. (af 9/30)

EMPLOYMENT EL-VU MOTEL is hiring Housekeepers 20-30 hours per week. Starting pay $12 an hour w/$250 bonus in December, based on experience. Must be hard working, reliable with attention to detail. Please stop in to apply. 409 Hwy 85 South, Bowman, ND. (ev 10/14))

STATEWIDE HELP WANTED ROSEBUD FARMERS UNION, Gregory, SD is seeking a qualified General Manager. This is a three location energy, agronomy, propane, and retail store cooperative with sales of $20 million. Successful agricultural business management experience desired. To Apply: http://tinyurl.com/jkg93v9 - For more info contact David. lemmon@chsinc.com or call 320219-0270.

REAL ESTATE LAND FOR SALE

• 64.6± acres one mile east of Bowman, North Dakota • Adjacent to railroad and US Highway 12 • PRICE REDUCED to $290,000 For details, contact:

Brent Qualey, Agent

Business: (701) 238-0725

or Dale Weston, Agent Business: (701) 237-0059

or Kyle Nelson, Agent Business: (701) 238-9385 Fargo, North Dakota L-1400707

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EMPLOYMENT

SIGN ON BONUS! Jamestown, North Dakota State Hospital has full time RN positions available. Salary DOE. Employer pays 100% health insurance benefits. Apply at nd.gov LAKOTA AMBULANCE SERVICE seeks squad manager/full-time EMT. Salary DOE, single paid BCBS. Send resume to lakotaambulanceservice6270@gmail. com or PO Box 336, Lakota, ND 58344-0336. HARVEY POLICE DEPARTMENT is looking for a temporary full time officer. Wage DOE. Send resume to HPD 120 W 8th Street, Harvey ND 58341. Deadline October 3, 2016. NOW HIRING ELECTRICIANS! MAGNUM ELECTRIC Dickinson Experienced Apprentices and Journeyman Top wages, PTO, Holidays, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401K & MORE! www. magnumelectric.net. 701-5513240. HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC. Peak Oilfield Service CO. LLC has a rotational positions available for Heavy Equipment Mechanics in Prudhoe Bay, AK & Tioga, ND. We are looking for experience in Cat, Volvo Heavy Equipment as well as, Kenworth, Peterbilt and Sterling chassis. Vac Truck, SuperSucker, and crane experience is a plus. Prefer 5 years of directly related industry experience. Valid driver’s license required. Competitive salary and benefits. Post offer/Pre-employment screening includes drug testing, functional capacity testing, and other tests as required. Apply at www.peakalaska.com. IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR experienced truck driver! Competitive compensation package including benefits, vacation and performance bonuses. Freight Solutions of Hurdsfield, ND specializes in hopper and liquid freight, hauling bulk ag commodities. We are seeking qualified, professional driver to join our company. Must be able to drive to Canada. If you are looking for reliable work with a family-owned company, call Lyndsey at 701962-3302. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BACKHAUS & SONS Custom Fencing, commercial, residential and farm fencing, all types, 20+ years experience. New Salem, ND. Call (701) 843-8339 or (701) 391-2266.

Find what you’re looking for The deadline to place classified advertising is every Tuesday at noon for that week’s publication. Call us today (701) 523-5623.

LEGALS

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LANDOWNERS: DESPITE DOWNTURN North Dakota farm land values continue to be strong. Call Kevin Pifer for free valuation at Pifer’s Auctioneers 701-2385810 or kpifer@pifers.com

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ND MEDIA GUIDE: Names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mails of all ND newspapers, radio/TV stations, specialty publications. Only $25. ND Newspaper Association, 701-223-6397. YOUR 25-WORD classified ad can now appear in every ND newspaper! Only $150! NorthSCAN is the answer. Contact your newspaper for placement.

EMPLOYMENT

Farmer’s Union Oil is currently hiring for positions at the following locations: Livestock Center in Bowman, Bowman C-Store & the Buffalo C-Store. Stop in and pick up an application at the Bowman and Buffalo C-Store locations.

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Trinity Technology Group seeks professional & career oriented individuals for

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

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Bowman Lodge and Grazers is looking to hire reliable, hard-working, and friendly personnel! Please stop in and pick up an application or email your resume to gm@bowmanlodgend. com. Any questions, please call 701-523-7750.

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ND Water and Pollution Control Conf. $20.00, One Call Concepts $20.10, Ryan Shear $17.50, S & T Plumbing $81.00, Sadowsky & Wild $200.00, Shopko Stores $99.98, Slope Electric $1,522.00, Southwest Business Machines $322.35, SW Auto Supply $91.57, and Verizon Wireless $542.17 HOFLAND: Dept. Head Report: During the last rain storm, some residents were concerned that City storm drains were plugged; Hofland investigated during the storm and none of the drains were plugged, there was just too much rain too fast. Currently they are painting stripes on the streets. They will work on Main Street in the morning and cross walks by the school. BROSZ: Dept. Head Report: The main gearbox went out of the asphalt contractors paving machine; the parts are here and they will finish the patches tomorrow on Divide Street. Divide water main project is not too much over in cost even though they had to increase the scope of work. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday they want to pave 11th Ave. Allen will put out a PSA letting residents know that they will be laying asphalt August 18 – 23. The concrete contractor is supposed to be here today through next week. Brosz asked James to make a phone call to BNSF. The contractors are unable to get through to any BNSF personnel regarding work that is being completed on 11th Avenue. MASON: Dept. Head Report: Nothing notable to report. CHIEF HEADLEY: Dept. Head Report: Headley reported that Officer Dannhoff and his wife have had their baby girl and Dannhoff is taking time off. ALLEN: Budget Amendments and Transfers: Motion by West, second by Shear to approve the request for transfer of funds and budget amendments as presented be-

Present: Lyn James, Ryan Shear, Darrell West, Myron Vail, Chuck Headley, Peggy Allen, Bill Mason, Todd Hofland, Steve Wild, Brian Caron, Jon Brosz, and Bryce Martin. Absent: Darren Limesand President James called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Motion by West, second by Shear to approve the agenda. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: #9379 – 9410; Direct Deposit $25,951.48; Bills: Postmaster $378.70, Art Johnson $71.48, A2Z Printing $137.25, Bowman Auto Parts $7.00, Bowman Cemetery Association $3,162.07, Bowman Grain $137.50, Carmel Cleaners $87.12, Consolidated Telecom, Inc. $1,421.88, Country Media $1,512.96, Curt’s Sheet Metal $67.80, Dacotah Paper $35.56, Dakota Dust-Tex $80.80, Dakota Pump & Control $316.75, Dales Tire and Retreading $1,383.56, Darrell West $17.50, Day’s Inn Bismarck $218.85, Fallon County Treasurer/Coral Creek Landfill $5,489.00, Hawkins, Inc. $1,837.86, Heick’s Services, LLC $175.00, Lexis Nexis $22.94, ND League of Cities $80.00, ND Post Board $45.00,

COIN CLUB SHOW MINOT COIN CLUB Show. Sleep Inn, Saturday, October 1st, 10-6. Sunday, October 2nd, 10-4. Door prizes, daily GOLD coin giveaway, & FREE gifts for kids!

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255; Mariah Wilz 391.40; Midwest Investigation 119.94; MDU 1732.83; ND BCI 42.75; Next Door Pizza 58.50; Nick’s Pest Control 100; ODIN 54.07; Praxair 121.29; S & S 150; S & T Custom Plumbing 2240.43; SBM 388.11; School Specialty 268.50; Super Valu 4.98; Scranton Equity 73.34; Simplex 390; SBM 49.27; Stein’s 808.81; WRHS 100 Fund total: 32985.60

Minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on August 16, 2016 at City Hall at 4:00 PM.

PLANTERS & SEEDING EQUIPMENT BUYING USED VALMAR and Gandy applicators. Call Paul at Daily Bread Farms. 763-2862037.

LEGALS

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2016

HAY & FEED FOR SALE 2016 ALFALFA 1st, 2nd, 3rd cuttings. Analysis & sample weight available. 2015-16 Grass Hay, 2015 shredded corn stover; all bales net wrapped; call 701-2262359.

MISCELLANEOUS WE MAKE IT easy to place an ad in one or all 90 North Dakota newspapers. One order, one bill, one check. We provide the ad design and tear sheets. Call the North Dakota Newspaper Association, 701-223-6397.

LEGALS

Food Service: SNA 82.50 Fund total: 82.50

CROPLAND FOR SALE 480 ACRES CROPLAND, Towner Co., ND. Contact Amy Nikolaisen, Nikolaisen Land Company, 844-872-4289,www. nikolaisenlandcompany.com

HELP WANTED

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2016 SCRANTON BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING 8-16-16 The regular meeting of the board was called to order by President Mellmer at 8:01 p.m. in the superintendent’s office. Members present were Evans, Sanford, Mellmer, Reitz and Dillon. No one was absent. Others present were Superintendent Pretzer and Business Manager Eberle.

The annual stockholder meeting of Scranton Equity Exchange will be held at the Scranton Community Center on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon with the meeting to follow at 1:00 PM. The agenda will include an annual operations report, the presentation of the fiscal year end 2016 financial statement, and comments from several guest speakers. Two board seats are up for election. Joe Griffin has notified the board of his intention to retire from his board position. Current board member Shannon Stafford has notified the board of his intention to run. Under the by-laws of organization, all candidates wishing to run for election must register in writing with the Central Office of Scranton Equity a minimum of 30 days prior to the annual meeting. If you are a stockholder, we encourage you to attend. Ryan Evans, Secretary

The scheduled public hearing concerning the property tax levy was held with no members from the public present.

WATERFOWL HUNTERS W The North Dakota Game and Fish Department announces the following summary of regulations from the 2016-2017 Small Game, Waterfowl, & Furbearer Proclamation.

The agenda was read and no additions were made. There was a motion by Reitz, a second by Evans to approve the minutes. All were in favor. The motion carried. The board reviewed the monthly financial reports and filed them for the auditors. The July, 2016, payroll expenses were 104,433.25. The checks issued were numbers 2791027912 and 27918-27922. The check stubs issued were numbers 8615-8626 and 8565-8582. There was a motion by Sanford, a second by Reitz to approve the payroll. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Daily Possession Open Area and Limit Limit Season Dates

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High Plains Unit Sept. 24 thru Dec. 4 & Dec. 10 thru Jan. 1

Statewide Sept. 24 thru Dec. 4

Statewide

Missouri River Canada Goose Zone

No Limit

Superintendent Pretzer updated the board on new students in the district.

CANADA GEESE

Discussion was held on bus routes and bus maintenance.

LIGHT GEESE

The staff inservice is August 23, with the first day of school August 24. Discussion was held on NDSBA policy services. There was a motion by Evans, a second by Sanford to submit the Annual Compliance Report. All were in favor. The motion carried. PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2016 Scranton School District Bills August, 2016 General Fund: A2Z Printing 90; ABM 2568.39; ACT Aspire 654; AT & T 227.70; Blue Cross of ND 18663.70; Carol Dilse 300; Cashway 47.80; City of Scranton 1115.07; Consolidated Telcom 582.95; Country Media 363.93; Curt’s Carpet Cleaning 1585; Eido Connect 84; First Int’l Bank & Trust 80.61; Gretchen Flatz 200; Innovative Office Solutions 73.23; Main Bar

Statewide Sept. 17 & Sept. 18

Statewide Sept. 24 thru Dec. 22 Missouri River Canada Goose Zone Sept. p 24 thru Dec. 30 Statewide Sept. 24 thru Jan. 1

DUCKS AND MERGANSERS: SPECIES/SEX RESTRICTIONS The daily bag limit of 6 ducks may include no more than 5 mallards of which only 2 may be female mallards, 3 scaup, 3 wood ducks, 2 pintails, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks. The daily limit of 5 mergansers may include no more than 2 hooded mergansers. The possession limit on these restricted ducks and the hooded merganser is three times the daily limit. * In addition to the daily bag limit of ducks listed above, an additional 2 blue-winged teal may be taken from Sept. 24 - Oct. 9. The possession limit for all ducks is three times the daily bag limit. Qualifying Disabled American Veterans may take geese from the normally closed Missouri River WRA on October 15 and 16, 2016.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES FROM LAST YEAR • Season frameworks are similar to last year. • The season for ducks, coots, mergansers, and all geese will open on September 24. • Nonresidents may not hunt waterfowl from September 24 through September 30. • Nonresidents may not hunt any game on Department wildlife management areas or on Conservation P.L.O.T.S. areas statewide from October 8 through October 14.

LICENSING BY COMPUTER OR BY PHONE

QUICK - CONVENIENT - EASY You can instantly purchase general licenses and also apply for most lottery licenses 24 hours a day — 7 days a week. Visa, Discover and MasterCard accepted. By Phone Via the Internet call toll free visit our website at 1-800-406-6409 gf.nd.gov Regular license fees apply with no service charge added. In addition to the license fee(s), a service charge Applicants must print out their own license and those will be added. Service charge will vary depending without a printer will receive a confirmation number to carry. on amount of transaction. A complete proclamation that includes specific regulations for the 2016 waterfowl seasons is available from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, 100 North Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501-5095, (701) 328-6300.

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LEGALS low. RCV= all aye, MC. ***SEE TO THE UPPER RIGHT NDLC Annual Conference: Allen asked which Commissioners would be attending NDLC Conference. West, Limesand and James will be attending. BRIAN CARON-DELAPITATED HOUSES: Caron inquired why some structures that he feels are considered dilapidated are not being required to be torn down or fixed according to city ordinances. James stated that it is a complaint driven policy where someone has to make a formal complaint before action is taken. Wild informed Caron that if he is interested in signing a complaint on houses that he feels are in need of repair or removal, go to Wild’s office and sign a formal complaint. Wild often makes a courtesy call to the property owner trying to rectify the problem, if it isn’t effective, then he will go the legal route. Wild said he will treat Caron’s complaints the same as he treated the complaint against Caron’s property 10 years ago. Wild said that he will work together with Caron towards a resolve. They scheduled an appointment to meet. Motion by West, second by Vail to approve the bills, 8/2/16 meeting minutes and July 2016 financials. RCV= all aye, MC. Motion by Vail, second by West to adjourn the meeting at 4:46 pm. RCV= all aye, MC. Lyn James, President ATTEST: Peggy Allen, Financial Auditor

September 23, 2016

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ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AND AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES relating to Pari-Mutuel Wagering Systems

North Dakota Racingg Commission

will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code article 69.5-01-08.

ND Racing Commission Ofce 500 N. 9th Street (lower level) Bismarck, ND Thurs., Oct. 20, 2016 9:00 a.m.

A copy of the proposed rule and amendments may be printed from the North Dakota Racing Commission website, www.ndracingcommission.com, or obtained by writing the above address or calling (701) 328-4633. Written comments on the proposed rules may be sent to the above address by Sunday, October 30, 2016. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the North Dakota Racing Commission at the above telephone number or address at least seven (7) days prior to the public hearing. Dated this 16th day of September, 2016. Gunner laCour, Director North Dakota Racing Commission

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXPAYERS A public hearing to consider increasing the 2017 property tax levy by 5% will be held at the Bowman County School District Middle School Commons Area, Bowman North Dakota, on Monday October 3, 2016, at 6:00p.m. Citizens will have an opportunity to present oral or written comments regarding the property tax levy.

HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to taxpayers for a hearing on appropriations and budget requests for the County of Bowman for the calendar year 2017. The Board of County Commissioners has designated October 4, 2016 at 6:00 PM for the hearing to be held in the Commissioner’s room located in the lower level of the courthouse in the City of Bowman, ND as the time and place any taxpayer may appear and be in favor, or opposed to, the proposed appropriations. The following are proposed estimated General, Special, and Trust & Agency Fund appropriations. GENERAL FUND: General County Government 2,097,484 TOTAL COUNTY GENERAL FUND 2,097,484 COUNTY SPECIAL, TRUST & AGENCY FUNDS: County Road & Bridge Highway Distribution Hazardous Chemical Preparedness Homeland Security 9-1-1 Victim Witness Fee Human Services Building /Maintenance Water Resources Mineral Royalty County Airport County Agent Veteran Service Officer Weed Control SW District Health Unit Multi-County Jail Senior Citizen Historical Society County Library Rural Ambulance Service State Medical Bowman/Slope Soil Conservation District SW Water Authority

3,711,557 555,000 5,300 15,000 74,845 1,500 771,939 40,000 79,150 505,000 161,500 97,536 11,828 190,900 94,364 174,847 50,360 27,000 35,500 70,200 26,813 68,000 26,813 6,794,952

TOTAL SPECIAL, TRUST & AGENCY FUNDS

ESTIMATE LEVIES FOR TAX YEAR 2016 (DUE JANUARY 2017) County General Fund County Road & Bridge Human Service Water Resources County Airport County Agent Veteran Service Officer Weed Control SW District Health Unit Multi-County Jail Senior Citizen Historical Society County Library Rural Ambulance Service State Medical Bowman/Slope Soil Conservation District SW Water Authority TOTAL TAXES TO BE LEVIED

231,130 268,134 389,346 42,900 67,033 53,626 10,345 80,439 94,313 160,074 25,503 6,703 35,500 66,200 26,813 68,000 26,813 1,652,872

Copies of the individual funds are available at the County Auditor’s office during normal office hours for inspection of specific funds. Physically challenged persons needing assistance or aid should contact the Auditor’s Office prior to the hearing by calling 701-523-3130 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and 7:30 AM to Noon on Fridays. By order of the Board of County Commissioners, dated this 20th day of September 2016. Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BOWMAN COUNTY TAXPAYERS A public hearing to consider increasing the Tax Year 2016 Bowman County property tax levy

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by 18.18% will be held at the Bowman County Courthouse Commission Room, 104 1st Street NW, Bowman, ND on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at 6:00 PM. Citizens will have an opportunity to present oral or written comments regarding the property tax levy. /BCPioneer

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SPORTS

Bulldogs score solid win against Raiders

Strong team defense keeps Bowman County in the game

The Bulldogs football team played host to the Richardton-Taylor-Hebron Raiders Sept. 16, a Region 5 team that had beaten Mott-Regent, the fifth ranked team in the state, the prior week. The Raiders started the game out on offense and put together an impressive 14 play, 80 yard drive to the end zone. The biggest play of the drive was a 31 yard run on 4th and 1, that took them to the Bulldog 15-yard line. The extra point conversion was good, and the Bulldogs would get the ball down 0-8. The Bulldog’s first offensive series gained 17 yards in three plays, but a penalty put them at 2nd and 21, forcing them to punt. Tristen Peterson backed the Raiders up to their own 2 yard line with a 44 yard punt. The Bulldog’s defense would reset after their first series and hold the Raiders to 14 yards on 5 attempts, forcing a punt. The Bulldog’s second offensive series resulted in a strong 14 play, 43 yard drive to the end zone. Fourteen yard scramble by Corban Massey; six yard run by Brayden Jorgenson; six yard run by Adam Powell; 10 yard pass to Chance Andrews. On a 4th and 3 at the Raider’s 3-yard line, Corban Massey connected with Matthew Osendorf on a leaping touchdown reception. The offensive line provided nice running lanes behind the blocks of Jacob Boehm, Parker Lambourn, Beau Jeffers and Tristen Peterson. The Raider’s would fire back with 4 play 69 yard touchdown drive. Brendan Butterfield scrambled for a 43 yard touchdown run on a broken pass play. Not to be outdone, the Bulldogs would answer with their own 10 play 67 yard scoring drive. Key plays of this drive where: 14 yard run by Adam Powell behind nice blocking from Tristen Peterson, Jacob Boehm and Chance Andrews. 13 yard boot-leg pass from Corban Massey to Tristen Peterson who tip-toed to stay in bounds. 11 yard run by Brayden Jorgenson behind the lead block of Adam Powell and7 yard touchdown run by Brayden Jorgenson with key blocks by Brian Anaya and Chance Andrews. Second effort by Jorgenson to reach

ers 46 yard line. The Bulldogs drove down the field in 7 plays, covering 46 yards for another touchdown. The drive was capped off by a 4th and 1 scramble by Corban Massey which turned into a 21 yard touchdown run. Brayden Jorgenson provided a crushing block on the 12 yard line clearing the way for Massey into the end zone. The Raiders would go 3 and out with key defensive plays by the Bulldogs. Tristen Peterson had a tackle for a 2-yard loss and Alex Madrigal had a sack for a 10-yard loss. Bowman County would get the ball back on their own 10-yard line and again start driving the ball. A 13 yard roll out pass

FOOTBALL Page 14 (Above) Brian Anaya (14) and Alex Madrigal (26) in on the tackle. (Pionner Photo by Jason Waskiewicz)

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First Quarter RTH – Tony Kolar 3 yd run (conversion successful) Second Quarter BC: Corban Massey 3 yd pass to Matthew Osendorf (conversion fails) RTH: Brendan Butterfield 43 yd run (conversion fails) BC: Brayden Jorgenson 7 yd run (conversion fails) BC: Corban Massey 54 yd pass to Brian Anaya (conversion successful) Third Quarter BC: Corban Massey 21 yd run (conversion fails) Fourth Quarter RTH: Brendan Butterfield 4 yd run (conversion fails) Individual statistics: Rushing: BC: Jorgenson 25-85 yds; Powell 14-69 yds Passing: BC: Massey 9-12 133 yds, 3 TD Receiving: BC: Anaya 2-60 yds; Powell 3-26 yds; Peterson 1-13 yds; Andrews 1-10 yds; Osendorf 1-3 yds Team awards: Offensive Player of the Week – Brayden Jorgensen Defensive Player of the Week – Alex Madrigal Special Teams Player of the Week – Tristen Peterson the ball across the end zone with defenders closing put a nice touch to the end of an impressive drive. The Raider’s offense came out strong with a 19 yard run by Owen Voigt, but the Bulldog defense would dig in. The Raiders would go to the air but come up with two incomplete passing plays. Tristen Peterson would pressure the quarterback on a deep pass while Brayden Jorgenson batted down the ball just in front of the receiver. The Raiders would go for it on 4th and 3, but the Bulldog defense held strong and gave the ball back to the offense on their own 45-yard line. With the clock running down on the first half the Bulldog offense made one last push to the end zone. Corban Massey would find Brian Anaya for a 6 yard pass with a nice block by Chance Andrews.

A penalty on the following play would give the Bulldogs a 3rd and 9 on their own 46 yard line. The next play was a 20 yard pass from Corban Massey to Brian Anaya. Anaya would take the ball another 34 yards shaking off three defenders to put the Bulldogs into the end zone with less than 10 seconds left in the half. A wide open pass to Adam Powell would convert the extra point and the Bulldogs would go into half time leading, 20-14. The Bulldogs would receive the ball in the second half and continue to ride the momentum they developed in the second quarter. The Raiders kicked the ball to Alex Madrigal who returned it 85 yards for a touchdown. Unfortunately, a late holding call negated the touchdown and the Bulldogs would start the second half on the Raid-

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from Massey to Powell. Followed by a 24 yard run by Brayden Jorgenson, through a huge hole provided by Adam Powell, Jacob Boehm and Tristen Peterson. At the end of the run a defender stripped the ball and the Raiders recovered it on their own 47 yard line. A tough defensive stand by the Bulldogs would again have the Raiders going 3 and out. The Raiders defense would stiffen up on the next series resulting in only 11 yards gained on 6 plays by the Bulldogs. Tristen Peterson would kick a 45-yard punt giving the ball back to the Raiders on their own 24-yard line. The third quarter ended with the Bowman County on top 26-14. The Raiders would put together a nice 9 play drive for 34 yards, but not without tough defensive play by the Bulldogs. On a 2 yard run, Beau Jeffers squared up on the running back, picking him up and driving him to the ground in a textbook tackle. Several plays later Nate Boehm and Tristen Peterson had the quarterback wrapped up for a sack but he was able to throw the ball into the ground just before being brought down. On 3rd and 10 the Raiders tried a tricky half-back pass. The Bulldogs weren’t fooled by the play, just has the ball was released Beau Jeffers took the passer to the

ground and Corban Massey intercepted the pass and took it down the field on a nice 20 yard return. Bowman County would start to move the ball again with 4 yard and 6 yard runs. A penalty and incomplete pass would give them a 3rd and 14. Adam Powell would rush for 11 yards through an open running lane provided by Tristen Peterson, Parker Lambourn and Chance Andrews, but it was three yards short. The Bulldogs lined up for a punt but snapped it to Corban Massey who ran for 22 yards. Tack on a penalty at the end of the play and the Bulldogs had a first and goal at the 10 yard line. The Raiders defense would not quit and held the Bulldogs, getting the ball back on downs at the 4 yard line. On the second play the Raiders would go deep down the center of the field, but would be intercepted by Alex Madrigal on the Raider’s 37 yard line. Again the Raiders defense would hold tight forcing the Bulldogs to turn the ball over on downs at the 32 yard line. The Raiders would put together one of their best drives of the game, a 10 play 68 yard touchdown drive. With 23 seconds left in the game the Bulldogs were up 26-20. The Raiders attempted an on-side kick, but it was recovered by the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs took a knee on the ensuing play as the clock ran out. Once again the Bulldogs

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