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New charges filed in Bowman murder case By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

end. “So many people around this side of North Dakota struggle to find places to ride and people to ride with,” Jill Schneider said. So she and her husband created the rally to bring together people with similar outdoor interests for a really fun time. The rally covered three days with organized rides around the region each day. The first day took the dozens of ATVs and their occupants on an excursion

Chase Duane Swanson made his initial appearance in Southwest Judicial District Court the morning of Sept. 2, charged with three felonies related to the August homicide of Rhame resident Nicholas Johnson. Swanson and Madison Beth West have been charged with a Class AA felony of conspiracy to commit murder, which has a maximum punishment of life imprisonment without parole, in addition to two Class C felonies of theft of property and felon in possession of a firearm. Swanson is currently being held at the Southwest Multi-County Correctional Center in Dickinson on a $5 million cash bond. Bowman County State’s Attorney Stephanie Pretzer told The Pioneer that a date for West’s initial hearing is not yet known. Prosecutor Britta Demello Rice of the N.D. Attorney General’s Office will serve as second chair throughout the court hearings and potential trial. A criminal complaint made by Timothy Helmer of the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the lead investigator on the case, stated that “the defendants agreed with one of more persons to engage in our cause conduct which in fact constituted the offense of murder.” Helmer continued in the complaint that Johnson was invited into Swanson and West’s motel room at the El-Vu Motel in Bowman where he was ultimately found dead. Todd Anthony Pashano, who allegedly was kidnapped by Swanson and West — though it was not confirmed by law enforcement — was also charged with hindering police, a Class C felony. According to a criminal complaint filed

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An adventurous rider takes on the jagged terrain of the North Cave Hills outside of Ludlow, S.D. over Labor Day Weekend. A group of ATV enthusiasts met in Rhame and traveled the region as part of the Spring Creek Rally, organized by Rhame residents Doug and Jill Schneider. (Courtesy photo)

A muddy good time New ATV rally finds roots in Rhame

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Being covered in thick mud while navigating perilous crevices of earth appeals to Doug and Jill Schneider of Rhame. They love being outdoors, connecting with people all while riding their ATV. After brainstorming ideas how to solve the problem of finding places to ride in southwestern North Dakota, the two started their own ATV rally in Rhame, the Spring Creek Rally, which had its first endeavor over the Labor Day week-

Construction at School of Promise to benefit needs of students By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

A project to benefit the needs of students at the School of Promise is finally taking shape after four years of planning. Construction activity on the south side of the school in Bowman, which serves three- to five-year-old children with mental and physical disabilities, has been hard not to notice. Once completed, the facility will boast a brand-new, stateof-the-art playground for its students. Justin Abrahamson, president of the School of Promise Board of Directors, said he has wanted to see a new playground at the

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school for several years. But not just a playground, he said, something that would further educate and accommodate the children. The funding for the project was entirely made possible through estate and memorial dollars gifted to the school. Abrahamson pointed out that none of the money raised during the school’s annual auction was used for the project. Instead, that money is earmarked for the school’s operating expenses. With a special rubberized playing surface, the new playground will provide children with several unique pieces of equipment to engage them and stimulate their senses.

Sensory wall panels will be installed on the playground, including a “cozy dome,” which Abrahamson was especially proud of. The dome will be beneficial to students struggling with Autism, who those who just wish to be alone or climb. The main piece of equipment comes with 28 different functions, including slides, steps and more to keep the children active. A current playground will remain open to the students, but is more pegged towards seven to 11-yearolds. The new playground will cater specifically to two to six-year-old children, but is open to all ages. Mostly Abrahamson emphasized that the play-

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ground is safe. The rubber floor that the equipment will stand on is made to meet high safety standards, coming with an 11-foot tall fall rating. Its similar to the recent upgrades made to the Mandan Park, according to Abrahamson. The surface will be poured Sept. 19. A small track will surround the playground to be used for running, walking and for riding the bicycles the School of Promise receives in donations. “It’s more of a chance for the kids to be active, while learning and having fun,” Abrahamson said. A large shed will be built

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Crews work on readying the project site next to the School of Promise in Bowman to accomodate a new, state-of-the-art playground for the students. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

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UPCOMING EVENTS SEPT. 10

■ Yesterday’s Farmers Threshing Bee — At the Yesterday’s Farmers grounds. Exhibits will be on display starting at 1 p.m.

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■ Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering — Starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Mystic Theater in Marmarth

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■ St. Charles Catholic Church’s Fall Dinner and Raffle from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman

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■ Center of the Nation Marathon - At Bowman-Haley Dam

Plans for Verizon tower in Bowman move forward Zoning board approves permit for tower in residential area; doesn’t require fence, trees By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

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Cloud seeding ends for season As of Sept. 1, cloud seeding has concluded for the District I operations area of the 2016 North Dakota Cloud Modification Project (NDCMP). For the season there were 131.09 flight hours flown in the district, which included Bowman and part of Slope counties. Of those hours, 99.15 were flown for hail suppression, 11.50 for rain enhancement, 13.73 for reconnaissance, and 6.71 for aircraft repositioning. Overall, 2016 District I flight hours were above the tenyear average of 112.97 hours. There were 35 operational days out of a possible 92 project days when hail suppression, rain enhancement, and/or reconnaissance flights were flown in the district. Hail suppression operations were flown on 26 of the operational days, rain enhancement on 7 days, and reconnaissance operations on 13 days. Planning meetings for the 2017 NDCMP will be held in January. Seeding operations are scheduled to resume June 1.

Sweet corn harvest yields record amount of produce The recent harvest of a three-acre sweet corn plot at Lincoln-Oakes Nurseries netted approximately 37,162 pounds of produce designated for the Hunger Free ND Garden Project. The produce was donated to the Great Plains Food Bank for distribution across the state; as well as direct donations to organizations located in and around Bismarck/Mandan. “This year’s total doubles the amount picked and donated last year,” Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said. “I’m thankful to our partners, sponsors and numerous volunteers who came out in force to make this contribution to the Hunger Free ND Garden Project.” With a yearly goal of 250,000 pounds of fresh produce wanted for the program, gardeners across the state are invited to donate extra fruits and vegetables from their harvest this year to help meet the needs of hungry North Dakotans. Goehring said information about the Hunger Free ND Garden Project, including drop-off points for gardengrown produce is available on the North Dakota Department of Agriculture website, www.nd.gov/ndda. The Hunger Free ND Garden Program was started in 2010 through the local foods initiative of the North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) in partnership with the Great Plains Food Bank. The statewide program encourages home gardeners and commercial growers to plant extra produce each year for donation to charitable organizations across the state. Since its inception, the program has recorded over 1.4 million pounds of fresh produce donations. Volunteer groups helping with the harvest include: NDSU Master Gardener Program, Mandan FFA, Dakota Center for Independent Living, NDSU Extension Service, St. Anthony 4-H, North Dakota FFA, Community Options, Century High School, North Dakota Tourism, Boy Scout Troop 123, the University of Mary, the LDS Church and Missionaries, United Tribes Technical College and USDA Rural Development.

Verizon Wireless’s project to construct a communications tower inside the city limits of Bowman was recently approved by the Bowman Planning and Zoning Commission. The plan was initially met

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with the court, Pashano allegedly had hindered the police investigation by not contacting law enforcement upon discovery of Johnson’s body and by providing transportation to the couple. Helmer stated in a court affidavit signed Sept. 1 that Swanson, 21, West, 26, and Pashano, 28, had fled the scene Aug. 20 at the El-Vu Motel in Bowman, where Johnson’s body was found, and traveled to West’s father’s residence in Chey-

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nearby to house the lawn equipment, bicycles and more to free up room inside the school. The school, whose enrollment stands at about 20 this

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with criticism and confusion in July as the city’s planning and zoning commission considered the permits for the project. Planning and Zoning Commissioner Warren Flath voiced the chief concern, calling the plan “ridiculous.” Flath suggested the tower, per the original site plans, was going to be erected in the lowest spot in the city. “That doesn’t make sense,” he said. At an Aug. 9 meeting, however, the board held further discussion and ultimately approved the permits. Verizon’s plan is to construct a 100-foot or taller wireless communications tower in a space south of

James Field and north of the railroad tracks. It would serve as a booster for the already existing Verizon signal servicing the area to avoid any dropped calls or spotty service. Concerns were raised when it was discovered that the nearest residential site would be only 66 feet away from the tower. Near the site is both developed and undeveloped residential zoning. Bowman Zoning Administrator Cheryl Ryan had originally authored some conditions for approval including the construction of a wood fence, six to eight feet tall around the structure, with trees planted every 15 feet around the perimeter. That would all be at the ex-

pense of Verizon. The commissioners struck down the conditions, only requiring that there be an eight-foot chain link fence with razor wire enclosing the structure. It was stated by Commissioner Barry Mason that a wood fence with landscaping would pose a problem for snow removal. Ryan said no appeals had been filed following the board approving the permits. Because there was no appeal, the permitting process did not proceed to the Bowman City Board of Commissioners and the final decision rested with the zoning board. Construction on the tower will begin at the end of the year.

enne, Wyo. Police later discovered bloody clothing and personal items belonging to the victim at that residence. Through interviews with El-Vu Motel guests, investigators learned that Pashano was seen entering and leaving Swanson and West’s room, according to the affidavit. Pashano had contacted 911 while in Denver and was found hiding in a hotel room bathroom. Police then located Swanson and West in a parking garage near the hotel, in possession of the pickup truck belong-

ing to Johnson. There were some items in their possession covered with blood, as stated in the affidavit. After executing a search warrant on the truck, according to the affidavit, police located Johnson’s wallet and driver’s license, along with a Ruger nine-millimeter handgun with an obliterated serial number. Helmer indicated in the affidavit that during an Aug. 22 interview with Pashano, he had said he witnessed Swanson strike Johnson with a Maglite flash light and West stomp Johnson while in the El-Vu motel room.

Pashano then told Helmer that he was held at knifepoint and forced to collect Johnson’s items, then forced to drive to Swanson’s residence where he retrieved the handgun. He was then held at gunpoint while driving the two to Wyoming and ultimately Denver, according to his statement. According to the affidavit, Pashano told Helmer he had witnessed Swanson and West discuss other details of the murder during the drive. The state’s medical examiner concluded that Johnson’s cause of death was by asphyxiation.

year, has been a large part of the community since it opened in the summer of 1972, after a small group of interested people met in Bowman. The group consisted of parents, interested friends and social service professionals. Their primary concern was the un-

met social and educational needs of the “exceptional” child in southwestern North Dakota. The School of Promise officially opened in September 1972, meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall, with Mickky Swenson being the first teacher.

She was later assisted by Laura Caron of Scranton. The children at this time represented the counties of Adams, Bowman and Slope. In desperate need for more space, a generous donation was made by Ann Dilse to construct the building that is still used today.

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across the Badland terrain to Baker, Mont. The next day they passed by the rolling hills of farmland to Scranton. Saturday evening included special events such as an obstacle course, mud bogging and music. There were also drawings throughout the three days. They saved the longest trek for the third and final day of the rally, travelling the distance to the North Cave Hills just across the South Dakota border, despite the weather being less than cooperative. “It was so much fun,” Schneider said, adding that the turnout was great. “We had participants clear from Saskatchewan.”

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At 109, she’s seen it all

Irma Deutscher is one of the oldest people alive, and she resides in Bowman

By LORI SOLA

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Entering the Activity Room at Southwest Healthcare Long-Term Care in Bowman, I found Irma Deutscher getting her hair curled by Activity Aide Deb Patterson. Irma, who already had a busy day, rested quietly while her hair was being styled and kept warm under a blanket. When her hair was finished, Deb bent over, put on Irma’s glasses and told Irma how beautiful she looked. Irma’s face brightened and a smile spread across her face. It seems those two have a special bond, and were more than just resident and aide. Irma and I got settled in the Snoezelen Room and when I looked into her eyes I tried to imagine all the things this 109-year-old lady has seen. The presidents, the inventions, wars… for a moment, I was speechless. But when you have lived as long as Irma has, the joys are simple: faith, family, friends, and the farm. That was quite evident once her granddaughters, Stephanie “Tenny” Kelner and Mary Mack joined our conversation. Once again, Irma’s face lit up in recognition. The cool, bubbly beverage of Mountain Dew that Tenny brought was eagerly accepted and consumed while we chatted about Irma’s life of blessings. Believed to have been on their journey to North Dakota, Irma Svestka was born in Irequois, S.D., on June 20,

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“She was so premature, she could fit into a cigar box and was kept warm as a newborn on the door of a woodburning stove.” ... “She was so small a 50cent piece could cover her face.”

1907, and arrived in Reeder when she was six months old. The family of four walked the eight miles from Reeder to their farm. “She was so premature, she could fit into a cigar box and was kept warm as a newborn on the door of a wood-burning stove,” Tenny said. “Grandma told us she was so small a 50-cent piece could cover her face.” Another story surrounding her tough start was how she was fed by dipping the corner of a twisted cloth in sugar water before placing it into her mouth. “But I survived,” Irma said. Growing up on the farm played a huge role in Irma’s

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life. She proudly remembers the barn being built in 1913 by Lewey Johnson. “Dad always wanted a big barn and he got it,” she said. Tenny has the pleasure of living on her grandparent’s farm and Irma loves to visit and see the trees her Mom planted. When Irma first married her neighbor, Pat, in 1926, they lived in a granary. Tenny recalled stories of this and said she was told living in one room in the granary wasn’t so bad until they started storing grain. The mice soon followed. Eventually Irma’s mom got the house she wanted. The Dirty 30s brought grasshoppers that ate everything. Mary said her grandma would talk about placing wet blankets over the windows to help keep the dirt out. Except for five years when Pat was a logger in Tecoma, Wash., Irma has always lived in southwestern North Dakota.

Regardless of the challenges, Irma loved farm life… fruit trees, horses (she rode old Tom), cooked for the hired men, played piano, loved chickens (especially exotic ones) and hens, attended eight years of school at Breezy Hill, grew barley, oats, wheat, corn, alfalfa for hay and spelt, milked 11 cows, shipped cream to Abilene… she never seemed idle and just shakes her head about those naughty pigs. After marrying a German, Irma learned to make German food, too. Both Tenny and Mary raved about what a wonderful cook their grandma was and talked about when she made kolache, a type of pastry that holds a bit of fruit such as prunes or apricots. But life on the farm wasn’t all hard manual labor. “I like to dance,” Irma said. “We all liked to dance at Gascoyne Hall. And dance we did. It was fun.” She said they

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September 9, 2016

OPINION

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Your community’s views We want to hear from you. Send your Letters to the Editor via email to bmartin@countrymedia.net.

Musings from Main Street

How the truth can hurt

A close friend I take absolutely of mine within no pleasure in the community sharing the terrible once told me that details; if I did, it I don’t always would make me a have to defend monster. I’m no myself to people. monster; I’m just a While I hold fast journalist — and a to that notion, person — doing my it’s clear that job. some people have That’s not good By BRYCE MARTIN been upset by a enough of an exPioneer Editor recent story that planation for some appeared on The people, especially Pioneer’s website, and so now I when they take to social media or feel I must respond. send me messages filled with raw Nicholas Johnson was struck anger and revulsion. Even though down in the prime of his life. it hurts me, I listen to their words. Every detail regarding this tragSome people just want to vent edy has been difficult to read. It’s but can’t find the right outlet, as just as difficult for me to report. in the case of a woman that mesUnfortunately there will be fursaged me earlier this week who ther details that will likely unfold is close with one of the families in court, probably even more involved. After a blunt exchange, graphic and disturbing. None of it we seemed to reach common will be easy to hear or to read, but ground and shared an emotional it’s necessary to achieve justice for moment. this young man from Rhame. Many have said that a large por-

tion of people in Bowman County want to turn away from the truth, that they are pressing me not to release the details because they are afraid to admit things like this, such violent, evil things, can happen here. Though I’m not the only media outlet that has released these details, I’ve acted with professionalism and fact because I understand I am serving a small community. And I am sharing a story that needs to be shared. Some will disagree. But some will always disagree no matter what is presented in front of them. All The Pioneer can do moving forward is be sensitive, yet truthful. Who would want to admit that such a heinous crime could happen in Bowman? It’s certainly hard to make sense of. But what does it say when a community member says the paper is too “big city” for a small community. Does that mean Bowman doesn’t deserve to have the facts? Should

we censor what we report because people don’t want to know the truth? The Society of Professional Journalists lays out a clear guide to media ethics. I use it as a mental checklist after every story I write. Nicholas’s story was no exception. There is a thing called “needto-know,” about what details are being released in a given story. There were tragic, inconceivable details contained in my recent story. Why? Because people need to know. They need to realize that evil, heinous things happen in small, rural places just as much as the big city. Evil lurks everywhere. But some people want to continue along under a fog of delusion. Those same people say The Pioneer and its employees have no compassion or don’t care about the people in the community because of what we write. If that were true, we would not be in this

business. Sometimes we are the only ones that care. The Pioneer has done so much for the community. I have personally done a lot for this community. I believe that the majority realizes that. But there are some people that turn against us in an instant simply because they read something they don’t agree with. And they make themselves heard. I have the utmost sympathy and respect for all the families involved. I wish they didn’t have to read any details about a loved one’s death or alleged involvement in a crime. But that’s unfortunately not the reality we live in. I love this community. That is why I came to live and work here. Make no mistake about that. I hope that the community continues to rally around Nicholas, his family and loved ones and the families of all those involved. That’s what is needed in this time, not more derision and not more blame or anger.

Live, Love, Learn: You matter so find help I usually don’t write about heavy subjects in this column, but for the past few weeks I’ve been thinking of something that keeps plaguing my thoughts. I see little snipets of people I knew that appeared to be happy on the outside, but apparently had deep struggles that were too hard to overcome. I’ve been thinking about people I grew up with that took their own lives. Then it finally dawned on me. September is national suicide prevention month and this is the week set aside to talk about it. Fifteen years ago, I was working at a different weekly newspaper in North Dakota. A co-worker and I collaborated and did a four-part series about suicide in our area. Of course, it ruffled feathers as we exposed what our teens were going through. In the end, it shed some light on a taboo topic that no one can fully explain or understand. I met with a gal whose conversation has stayed with me all these years. She said to me, “You should take a good look at me because I should be dead. Not once, but twice.” Even though she said she was involved in church, sports, appeared happy, and was the all-around typical kid, on the inside, she was struggling, sad, frustrated and felt the need to be perfect…to live up to the time and energy others invested in her. She tried to take her own life at the age of 13, then again two weeks before she graduated from high school as the class salutatorian. Even though she reached out to someone, the way they responded was inappropriate and not at all in a positive manner. She was told “young ladies shouldn’t talk like that” and to “buck up.” In these past weeks, I think of the baby boy we passed around in home economics class, taking turns feeding him, burping him and cuddling him up; the kindergarten boy with glasses who I helped decorate a pumpkin; the red-headed trouble maker who was my computer partner and stole my calculator, but had a soft side and eyes that could melt your heart; the bubbly blonde from a nearby town who would whip her long ponytail and made me feel good about myself whenever I was around her; the upperclassman who marched to the beat of her own drum who appeared strong, courageous and had an unmistakable laugh…they all in their own time and in their own way left this earth too soon. The gal who met with me 15 years ago, pursued a degree in

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Bowman County Pioneer social work and gave presentations on suicide to help others overcome something she could identify so closely with. I never kept in touch with her, but she said for the individual contemplating suicide, it’s not a question of life or death. It’s a choice between pain or no pain. “Suicide is just another coping mechanism. It’s a journey that you go down and the warning signs increase as you go down the journey. It’s not a cause/effect situation.” When I was a high school senior, I had my own lows. I never felt like I fit in. I didn’t play sports. I didn’t go to parties. I torqued off two of my best friends. I don’t remember what order things happened in, but I wrote a letter I was never going to mail to my cousin expressing how this world may be better off without me. I never had a plan, but I thought about what would happen without me. No college to pay for. A funeral would be cheaper. I wouldn’t have to worry about finding a prom date. Just little, seemingly insignificant things. My Mom found my letter and of course was very upset. I assured her I never would hurt myself. To this day I’m not sure why I even wrote it other than for therapeutic reasons. I do remember, however, finding myself talking about my feelings to a classmate. He never made fun of me. He took what I said seriously. He reassured me that I have so much to live for and college was just around the corner. He was exactly the friend I needed at the moment I needed him. That’s why it is so important that we all listen, truly listen to one another. Be aware of changes in our friends. Be careful of the words we choose. Include others. Don’t judge. No one is better than another. We all have our own strengths and weaknesses. If someone like Robin Williams who brought so much joy to the world, hurt so badly inside, it can happen to anyone. Anytime. Anywhere. You Matter. Speak Up. Speak Out. Your life is worth saving. 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

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OBITUARIES Lyle 'Gus' Watson, 80

Lyle “Gus” Watson, 80, of West Fargo died on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Fargo. Lyle was born on July 31, 1936 in McIntosh, S.D., to Everett and Myrtle (Panko) Watson. The family lived there until Lyle’s sophomore year when they moved to the Rhame where he graduated in 1954. Lyle joined the U.S. uch Army in 1955 and was honrson- orably discharged in 1957 unity. when he signed up for the alizes Army Reserves and was disple charged in 1961. Lyle marant ried Luella Olson on Dec. 24, me- 1958 in St. Paul, Minn. The And couple over the years made their homes in North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin y and Florida. Lyle was a saless ave man for many years until the ved couple took over the Watson Super Valu in Rhame. eGrandpa Gus, as he was nforve in. known, loved spending time; t is with Ella by his side, with his here. family and grandchildren more than anything else. As his children were growing cho- up and he was on the road as and a salesman, he still wouldn’t ved. miss any of their events. time, He taught his children and ore

grandchildren how to play cribbage and loved family gatherings; along with cooking and eating. He was also known as being friendly and having a great sense of humor and could strike up a conversation with anyone he met. Gus was proud of his military service and was a member of the American Legion in Rhame and the VFW in West Fargo and was a volunteer fire fighter in Rhame. Gus is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years Ella, of West Fargo, his children: Brian (Andrea) Watson, of Oakland, Maine, Ramona ( Jeff ) Swainston, of Largo, Fla., and Darren (Shelly) Watson, of Horace; grandchildren: Travis (Robin) Watson, Kaitlin (Ed) Kallal, Matthew Swainston, Stephanie (Leron Barnett) Swainston, Brandon Watson, Nick Watson, Mackenzie Watson and Bailey Maher; greatgrandchildren: Makhai Barnett, Ryan Johnston and a granddaughter due in December and hopefully many more to come. Gus is also survived by his sister Beverly Seiler, of McIntosh. Gus was preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenneth and infant brother Leonard.

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In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Wishes on Wings through the VA or the Walk to Defeat ALS. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan.

GREEN

Thomas W. Green, 78 Thomas Wayne Green, 78, surrounded by his family, died Saturday, Aug. 27,2016 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Tom was born Nov. 8, 1937 in Baker, Mont., to Cecil Almon Green and Barbara E. Elaine ( Jorgenson) Green. Elementary Education: First grade through grade three in Baker, Mont. The remaining years in a one room country school near Bowman. High School: Richland, Wash. Military: On Nov. 10,1954, at the young age of 17, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served four years until his discharge Sept. 11, 1958. Marriage: June 20, 1959 Tom was united in marriage to Sylvia Ann Njos in the little Lutheran country Church at Ladner, S.D. Together, they lived a very brief time on a ranch in

North Dakota, then a brief time in Denver finally in late 1960, they moved to Riverside, Calif., where Tom, using his GI Bill benefits and driving a school bus, attended Riverside City College majoring in Business. While living in Riverside their children were born; daughter, Carmen and son, Mark. After one year of college, he was hired by Security 1st National Bank of California which began his banking career spanning approximately 10 years beginning in Riverside then Rialto, Calif., Rhame, and finally in Yakima, Wash. Both of us, cherishing the wide-open country where we were raised, wanted to provide the same kind of life for our children. Therefore in April 1965 we moved from Riverside to North Dakota where Tom worked at the Bank of Rhame, while at the same time, raised cattle and sheep on a ranch. In late 1966 Tom was hired in Seattle by National Bank of Commerce and transferred to the Yakima area, arriving Dec. 15, 1966, where we made our permanent home. Later he worked as a loan officer and inventory inspector at Pacific National Bank of Washington in Yakima through which he saw the opportunity of starting his own business in the Manufactured Housing Business. In 1970 Tom opened his first Dealership in Yakima operating it until 1979. During those years (in 1978) the business became the largest single independent Bendix Dealership in the entire United States. He semi-retired to the ranching business on a beautiful little spot in the Wenas area, located at the base of Cascades, raising cattle and sheep. He sold the ranch and returned to the Housing Industry in 1985. He chose Western Washington area to once again begin operation. Rochester, Washington was the first location of his new business named Royal Homes, Inc. At one point, Royal Homes had stores in Olympia, Tacoma, Poulsbo, Wenatchee and again in Yakima. These stores were “family owned and operated.” During his 35+ years in this industry, the businesses earned numerous achievement awards in sales volume and customer service. Tom was one of the founding members of the Washington Mobile Home Dealers Association that eventually evolved to today’s “Northwest Housing Association.” Tom served on the Board of Directors

for more than 25 years and served as president in 1993. In high school, Tom excelled in basketball and apparently was a skilled boxer in the Air Force. Through the years, Tom was a member of and/or participated in organizations such as Kiwanis, Rotary, YMCA and Yakima Country Club. In his years of fitness, he played racket ball but bowling, fishing and golfing were his favorite forms of recreation. It’s very difficult to follow the strict instruction that he gave us just prior to his passing. He said, “I don’t want a long drawn out dissertation or embellishment for my obituary,” “keep it short.” Had he written his own, he probably would have said, “I was born, I lived and I died.” But, please bear with us, as we would like to share a bit about the man he was. He would not be at all surprised that I’m not following his orders. His love and commitment for his son, daughter, sonin-law and me ran deep - so deep, that it was difficult for him to verbally express his feelings. However, he didn’t fool us. We knew. We usually got his kudos for us via second hand, through someone else. He was constantly protecting, providing, guiding and, I might add, advising and directing. For all these things, we are forever grateful to him. He was quiet, reserved, thoughtful, kind and soft spoken. He was honest and fair in his dealings — a man of few words but always “thinking.” Only his family and long-time acquaintances knew of his quick wit and humor. Some of his parting words were giving credit to God for walking beside him throughout life. He reflected on his very humble beginnings, and especially the misfortune of losing his mother at his young age of 3 years 11 months. Therefore, he expressed his gratitude for the many good people, relatives, neighbors, teachers and others who cared for him and helped him grow up. It was these people who influenced and shaped his boyhood and teenage years. He, then, continued on to reminisce of his adult life and more recent years. He mentioned the many opportunities given him to prosper, enabling him to provide for his family and for the privileges and benefits of many fun fishing and golfing trips and travels to many places near and far such as Europe, Central America, Mexico

and, especially, many trips to Hawaii - his favorite. He spoke of his gratitude for his family, friends, employees, business associates and the many good doctors who cared for him through the years and to the end - especially (the late) Dr. Donald Ballew and his current doctor, Dr. Gabriel Lascar both of whom he considered his friends. He was baptized as a child in Baker, Montana and eventually became a long time member of the Lutheran Church. Due to numerous health issues over the past 6 - 8 years, it became church family was very important to him. Three pastors in particular that greatly influenced his life were his friends, (the late) Pastor Steve Morrison, Pastor Melvin Teske and Pastor Toby Joeckel. There is one very important thing that was included in his specific instruction and final words. He emphatically wanted it told to everyone. It was this: “I want everyone to know that Christ is my Savior!” Tom is lovingly survived by his wife, Sylvia; daughter, Carmen Lowrie (Glenn); son, Mark Green; sister, Sharon Myers, Montana; sister, Pamela “Barbara” Miller, Washington; brother, Richard Green (Robbie), California; sister, Karen Coonrad (Dan), Washington; sister, Pattie Bateman (Lynn), Washington; sister-in-law, Ruth Green, Oregon; six nieces; nine nephews and two step-granddaughters. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Cecil Green; nephew, Warren Myers; brother-in-law, LaVern Miller; brother-in-law, Wayne Myers; former sister-inlaw, Mary Alice Green and brother, John “Jack” D. Green. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorials may be made to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Yakima, Washington; Compassion International; or, to the charity of your choice. Please come as you are. Be comfortable. It’s your presence we value. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at Keith & Keith Funeral Home, Yakima, Wash. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Yakima, Wash. Tom will be laid to rest at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. To share a memory of Tom, please visit www. keithandkeith.com.

Pastor’s Corner

Back to church It is that time of the year again when students go back to school; some are excited, some are not. Today, let us think about going back to church or perhaps going back to church more often. There are plenty of reasons not to be at church every single Sunday, but that is not the focus of this discussion. Rather, do we believe it is important that each of us be a part of the Body of Christ as an active participant? ‘The Body of Christ,’ that is what the Bible calls the Church. It is a theological term, but it is immensely practical in how each of us lives our lives. We need each other: I need you and you need me. Paul describes it with wonderful clarity in 1 Corinthians 12:12-26. No matter what our gifts are, they are important and vital. In fact, to be dismissive of ourselves or others, who do not fit in the way we think they should, is to greatly underestimate how Jesus has made and gifted each of us. In fact, Paul says in 1 Corin-

By PASTOR ED KVAALE thians 12:22, “On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable.” Without each member our body (our church) is not fully healthy. The local church is not just another civic organization. The church is where we find spiritual strength and encouragement through the reading and preaching of Scripture, partaking in the Lord’s Supper, being reminded of our baptism (our dying and being resurrected with Jesus). It is true that the Holy Spirit and the presence of our Lord is everywhere and yet it is

within the community of the people of God in the church where the presence of Jesus is felt most powerfully. Paul says it this way in 1 Corinthians 12:26, “If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.” That is the community we all long for and each of us need! However, we also have to be prepared to live life together and that can be messy and hurtful at times. Every church I have been a part of and served has caused me pain and hurt at some point, and yet every church I have been a part of and served has helped me so much more by being the hands and feet of Jesus! I know a Savior, Jesus, and a place where we can live life together; it is found at my church and can be found at the church you call home or used to call home. Come back to church, we need you more than you realize and you need us! Ed Kvaale serves as pastor at Assembly of God in Bowman.

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September 9, 2016

CLASSIFIEDS

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

Farmers Union Oil of Portland is looking for an experienced LP tech. CDL and CETP training required. Competitive wage based on experience. Benefit package: health ins., 401k, PTO, LTD, uniforms. Send resume to Farmers Union Oil, PO Box 218, Portland, ND 58274, 701-788-3760.

129th Ave. NW, Williston, ND. Real Estate, Equipment, tools, visit website www.wolffauctioneers.com

plication from Bowman Liquors LLC. The property is located at JE James Addition, Block 62, lots 1 and part of 2, City of Bowman. This Conditional Use application is for a Liquor Store in a Commercial District. Applications may be viewed at the City Hall. Dated this 31st day of August, 2016 in Bowman.

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Looking For Junk Cars Will Buy: Junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701-928-0325. Please leave a message. (TFN) Retired veteran looking for private land to hunt prairie dogs. possible free labor in exchange. 701 361 5767. dp 9/7).

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GARAGE SALE Garage Sale: Saturday, September 10th from 9-4. White Couch, china closet, childrens loft bed, misc household items and furniture. (cw 9/9)

STATEWIDE HELP WANTED DAKOTA FARM EQUIPMENT (John Deere Dealership) is now hiring a Service Manager for the Beach ND location. Previous management experience in a related field preferred. To apply call John Huizinga at 701-2258123 or email your resume to johnhuizinga@dakotafarmequip. com. EOE ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN. The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking two qualified electronic technicians for permanent Federal civilian service employment in the Bismarck, North Dakota and Pierre, South Dakota. This position is in the Rural Water Division and will provide operation and maintenance technical assistance to North and South Dakota Tribal rural water systems. Position troubleshoots and repairs all types of electronic and communication equipment associated with water treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs and other water related facilities. The position may be filled at the GS-10 or GS11 level, depending upon experience. You MUST apply on-line at www.usajobs.gov (vacancy announcement BR-GP-DK-16-76 or BR-DEGP-DK-16-54. The on-line application process must be completed by September 9, 2016. If you have specific questions regarding the applications process, please call 406-247-7696. The Bureau of Reclamation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. CRAFT ELECTRIC, INC. is seeking licensed Journeymen Electricians and experienced Automation Specialists to work on commercial and industrial projects in northwest North Dakota. We offer industry leading pay and benefits. Call 701-629-1916 for details, or stop by our Stanley or Minot shops. 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. PROPANE

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CLASS A OTR DRIVER WANTED. Reefer/drive in. Home weekly. Starting .38 to .40/mile, DOE. Benefits: Health Insurance, SignOn Bonus, Paid Vacation. Bill (701) 527-7215. HARVEST HELP WANTED: Experienced Semi-Drivers for Sugarbeet, Potato Harvest Beginning Sept. 26 thru Oct. 26. Valid Driver’s License Required. Camper Hookups Available. Emanuelson Family Farms, Drayton, ND 58225. 701-4546122. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY NORTH DAKOTA INVESTORS Great Opportunity! Seeking investors for Cavalier, ND, livestock processing plant for a six county area. State tax credit available. Information contact 701-360-1000. 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. HOUSING NEW 55+ COMMUNITY! The Meadowlands in Mandan. Many residential options offered, close to healthcare and retail; future plans include community center, pool. Call 701-712-1353, www. meadowlandspark.com 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 TRUCKS & TRAILERS FOR SALE F/S: 1996 Kenworth 600 with 2014 Wilson hopper trailer with all electric remote controls. Very clean unit. Owner operated. Call for details. Streeter, ND. 701269-1460. PLANTERS & SEEDING EQUIPMENT BUYING USED VALMAR and Gandy applicators. Call Paul at Daily Bread Farms. 763-2862037. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE MANY ANTIQUES, GUNS, 9N Ford tractor, H Int., cast iron tractor seats, 1926 IH 6 speed truck, native stone hammers, much more. Call 701-468-5611 or 701500-1213. 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.

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LEGALS PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER SEPTEMBER 9TH & 16TH, 2016 NOTICE BOWMAN CITY PLANNING AND ZONING TO MEET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that there will be a meeting of the Bowman City Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 20th at 5:30 PM at the Bowman City Hall. This meeting will include a public hearing for a Conditional Use Ap-

Rory M. Teigen, Acting Assistant Cheryl Ryan, Bowman City Planning and Zoning Director PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2016 NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE The Bowman County Courthouse will be closed from Noon to 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 for employee training.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Southwestern District Board of Health meeting will be held Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 3:30 at the Southwestern District Health Unit Conference room.

The North Dakota Industrial Commission will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2016, at the N.D. Oil & Gas Division, 1000 East Calgary Ave., Bismarck, N. D. At the hearing the Commission will receive testimony and exhibits. Persons with any interest in the cases listed below, take notice. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If at the hearing you need special facilities or assistance, contact the Oil and Gas Division at 701328-8038 by Friday, September

LEGALS 16, 2016. STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO: Case No. 25300: Application of Luff Exploration Co. for an order pursuant to NDAC 43-02-03-88.1 authorizing the flaring of gas produced from the Tescher P-25H well (File No. 31304), SESE, Section 25, T.129N., R.102W., Bowman County, ND, pursuant to the provisions of NDCC 38-0806.4, or for such other relief as may be appropriate. Signed by, Jack Dalrymple, Governor Chairman, ND Industrial Commission

2016 FALL WILD TURKEY HUNTING PROCLAMATION SUMMAR RY The North Dakota Game & Fish Department announces the following summary of regulations and changes for the 2016 Fall Wild Turkey hunting season. • Licenses will be issued by a weighted lottery procedure. Applications are available from county auditors, license vendors, and the Department. Only residents may apply. The deadline for submitting applications to the Department's Bismarck office is September 7, 2016. • The season will run from October 8, 2016 through January 8, 2017. • The bag limit will be one wild turkey of any sex or age per license. • Turkeys may be legally taken with shotguns, muzzleloading long guns, certain handguns, and bow and arrow.

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By Phone Simply call toll free 1-800-406-6409 Besides license fee, a $4.00 service charge for each applicant will be added.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES FROM LAST YEAR • Total licenses available decreased to 3,510 (down 145). Additional licenses, up to a maximum of 1,300, may be issued for specific hunting units. • Unit 21 and Unit 53 will remain closed to fall turkey hunting in 2016. Lottery results may be obtained by visiting our website at gf.nd.gov

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Bulldogs show strength at home meet Girls team champions, while boys capture runner-up spot

A few weeks ago the Bowman County Booster Club sponsored a speaker at the fall Meet and Greet, as Dr. Rod Jonas spoke to the crowd about grit and toughness. A week later, the bulldog cross country team displayed that grit. Battling warm temps and gusty winds, the bulldogs earned abundant success. The boys team saw very familiar faces, as they lined up against west region rival Beulah-Hazen (who have defeated the bulldogs the past few years in regional competition). Even though the season is early, the bulldogs showed they are right in the hunt. Freshman Camden Wokal, sped to the front of the pack, where he finished in 4th. Behind Camden, Andrew Miller placed 7th and Kamrin Madrigal finished in 10th. The scoring was rounded out by Mason Mo-

(Left) Lacey Feist battles for 3rd place at the Bowman County Invite. (Right) Camden Wokal leads a pack of runners down the hill at the Bowman County Invite. (Photos courtesy Dakota Wolf) ran and Brian Miller in 16th and 17th respectively. Ethan Fischer and Austin Richard, who continue to push other teams scoring runner back, sealed the deal for the bulldogs, placing them 2nd to Dickinson High, and besting the rest of the west region teams. “This is the most balanced team we have ever had.” Explained Coach Jahner. “It’s musical chairs to figure out our order, but that will lead to pack racing and hopefully low scores.” The race of 65 competitors saw great competition from Western North Dakota and

Eastern Montana. The girls team picked up right where they had left off last week, as the claimed the team championship placing four runners in the top 10. Lacey Feist, took top team honors in 4th, followed by Natalie Kempenich in 6th, and Mikayla Bartholomay and Alexius Miller in 9th and 10th. Abigail Bartholomay in 12th, as she was pushed by teammate Vanessa Fischer in 13th. Dickinson High placed 2nd in the team competition, followed by Watford City. The JV Races featured much of the up and coming

teams as the girls placed 4th and the boys 5th. The bulldogs will be busy this week, as they travel to Belle Fourche on Thursday,

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Lady Bulldogs wins season opener against Baker, 3-2 The Bowman County Bulldogs traveled to Baker, Mont., to open the 2016 volleyball season Aug. 30. In Montana, sub-varsity squads play best 3 of 5 sets in a match, different from North Dakota, where the play is 2 out 3. Bowman County Bulldogs C team was able to come out on top 3-1. The scores of the sets were 25-23, 19-25, 1513, 16-14. The C team played very close in all sets and never gave up. The B team was defeated 1-3 in their first match. In the match, the set scores were 15-25, 25-14, 8-15, 13-15. Both B and C squads are coached by Mia Stafford. By the time the varsity took the court, it was already close to 8 pm and screaming hot in the gym. The Dawgs came out just as hot, taking the first two sets 25-21, 2510. The next two were close sets as Baker edged out BC 21-25 and 22-25. The final set

was a real nail-biter, with the Dawgs never quitting – they came from behind to win it 15-12. The team rushed the court like it was state championship, but it truly was an exciting game, and a well fought match. The volleyball team has been practicing since August 15. Our focus has been primarily on defense and serve receive, as well as overall pass improvement. This showed in the Baker match as there were less than 2 serve receive errors per set on average. The Bulldogs travel to Harding County on

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September 9, 2016

‘A good week to be a Bulldog fan,’ says coach

Each Bowman County sqaud wins on field this week Varsity, junior varsity, junior high football teams score victories

By GREG YALE

The Beach Buccaneers were the gracious hosts for their Homecoming game last Friday. If you were there, you were in for a real treat. This was one of the most exciting games in recent Bulldog history. We’ve had a couple of really close games the last couple of years, but the exciting thing about last week’s game was that we actually won a close one! Bowman County opened up the game with a kick-off that Beach returned to their 37 yard line. From there the Bulldogs recovered a fumble on the third play from scrimmage at the Beach 26 yard line. One play later, the Bulldogs rushed to the goal line untouched to take the lead 6-0. The 2-point conversion was no good. Beach would convert a 4th and 1 on their next possession but the drive would stall after a penalty on their next set of downs. The punt snap was mis-handled, leading to a Bulldog tackle which put the offense in great position for their second possession at the Beach 27 yard line. A Bulldog pass was complete for 12 yards, followed

by a fumble on the very next play, and the Dogs would squander an excellent opportunity. The Bucs would take over on their own 14, and go three and out to punt. The Buldogs would once again take over in fantastic position at the Beach 44. In traditional Bulldog fashion, a pass completion on the very next play would be stolen out of the hands of the receiver and Beach would take over again at their own 40 yard line. Eleven plays later, they would move deep into Bulldog territory, but would face a 4th and goal from the 3 yard line. The Bulldog defense stiffened as the pass they attempted would go incomplete, and the Dogs would take over at their own 3. Three plays would net only a few yards, and the Bulldogs would punt from their own endzone to start the second quarter. Beach would return it to the Bulldog 26, and things weren’t looking good. Seven plays later, in spite of a brave goal line stand, the Bucs would punch one in. Their 2-point pass would sail over the receiver’s head and tie the game at 6. But answer right back the Bulldogs special teams did, as the ensuing kick-off would be returned 85 yards for a touchdown. A penalty on the 2-point conversion would force the Dogs to go 8 yards, and they would come up short to set the score at 12-6. The Bucs would return the kick-off to their 29 where two plays later, they would complete a 41 yard

pass to flip the field again. Another big pass play would take them inside the 10, where the Dogs would force a 4th and goal from the 2, but the Bucs would punch it in and complete the 2-point conversion to take the lead 14-12. The Bucs defense would immediately force a punt, and on the next play, they would hit a receiver for a 62 yard touchdown and 2-point conversion to take the lead 22-12. A near miracle would occur to rescue the Bulldogs, as the ensuing kick-off would again be returned all the way to the Bucs 14 yard line. The Dogs would score and pick up the 2-point conversion, to bring the score to 22-20. Unfortunately, in a few seconds, the pendulum of momentum would swing right back to the Bucs, as a 72 yard pass play would score another touchdown with just seconds left in the 2nd quarter, and the Bucs would lead 28-20 going into the halftime intermission. The Bulldogs would take the second half kick-off to their own 42 yard line. Five plays later, they would punt it away to the Bucs 27. On the Bucs second play, they threw another pass, but this time, the Bulldogs secondary would step up to the occasion and pick it off at the Beach 40. After two big plays, the Bulldogs would hit the endzone and pull to within 2 at 28 to 26. Beach would take the next possession 10 plays to the Bulldog 5 yard line, but the Dogs would hold and take over on downs.

Two plays later, an attempted pass from the endzone would result in a big play for the Bucs, as the Bulldog quarterback would be sacked for the safety. The Bucs would appear to be in great shape with the score 30 to 26 in their favor, and they would be returning the kick from the Bulldogs 20 yard line. The Dogs defense would again come up huge with a three and out and the offense would take over at their own 38. As the fourth quarter began, the Dogs offense would be on the move. After converting on a 3rd and 16 with a 26 yard rush, the next play would go 16 yards to the endzone, and the Bulldogs would close out on the scoring for the evening with a 32-30 lead. Beach and Bowman County would exchange two possessions each, with Beach’s ending in an interception and a 4th down that was stopped. Late in the game, the Dogs were forced to punt to the Beach 25 with just seconds left in what looked like a routine finish. However, the Bucs weren’t done, as they completed a huge pass play that looked like it could go the distance. On that play, a game-changing defensive effort was made by a Bulldog defender. He stripped the ball from behind on the tackle, and another hustling Bulldog defender recovered. The Bulldogs were able to take a knee to finish the game. It was a nail-biter until the last 26 seconds for the great Bowman

County crowd we had in Beach. Thanks to all those who made the trip. I bet every single one of them considers that trip to have been well worth the money. It should be pointed out to all what a class act the Beach community was. After what must have been an excruciating loss at home at their Homecoming, several of the Beach players would be found sitting at the same table with and talking to the Bulldog players while sharing a bowl of chili served by the Bucs boosters. I was truly impressed with how gracious they were. Beach is one of the places I’ll miss playing most, if we end up playing 11-man next year. Coach Zier, his staff, administration and fans are a bunch of really great people. Once again, the Bulldog JV and Jr. High both came out on top this week, as the Lemmon/McIntosh Cowboys returned on Monday night. The Jr. High opened up the home double-header with a 22-8 hard-fought battle. The JV capitalized on a number of special teams plays and some staunch defense to win 42-6. Great Job to all the Bulldogs this week. It was a good week to be a Bulldog Fan! Bowman will be the sight for the second Region 5 game of the season for the Bulldog varsity on Friday as the Grant County/Flasher Storm head into town. We hope to see you there. Greg Yale is the Bowman County Schools Head Football Coach.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Landowners Seek Doe Hunters The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is currently working with landowners in 10 hunting units across the state who would like to host hunters with antlerless deer licenses in 2016. Participating landowners are located in hunting units 2I, 2J2, 2K1, 2K2, 3A4, 3B3, 3D2, 3F1, 3F2 and 4E. The program is not intended for buck hunters, but designed to direct hunters with antlerless licenses to specific areas to reduce deer populations. Interested hunters can get their name on a list of possible participants by accessing the Game and Fish

Department’s website at gf.nd.gov. Hunters who do not have internet access can call the department’s main office in Bismarck at 701328-6300. Hunters will provide their address, hunting unit(s) where they hold valid antlerless licenses, and if using rifle, muzzleloader or bow. From this list the department will select the number of hunters landowners have agreed to host. These hunters will be sent the landowner’s name, phone number and any information relating to the landowner’s specific situation. Hunters must have a valid 2016 deer gun license – the Game and Fish Department does not provide a hunting license with this program.

Not everyone who signs up will end up with a new place to hunt, because not everyone’s schedule will match up with a landowner’s, and more people will likely put their name on the list than there are openings. Participating landowners currently have openings for about 110 doe hunters. North Dakota’s 2016 regular deer gun season runs from Nov. 4-20. In addition, the archery season extends through Jan. 8, 2017; the youth season is Sept. 16-25; and muzzleloader runs from Nov. 25 – Dec. 11.

Grouse and Partridge Seasons Open Sept. 10

North Dakota’s grouse and partridge hunting seasons open Sept. 10, and hunters can expect somewhat lower bird numbers compared to 2015. Aaron Robinson, upland game management supervisor for the State Game and Fish Department, said last year’s harvest results suggest a good population heading into the 2015 fall hunting season. “Hunters were able to find birds last year, and we are hopeful that with a little hard work this trend will continue for the 2016 fall hunting season,” Robinson said. Harvest results for the 2015 season show more than 23,000 sharp-tailed grouse hunters (up 10 percent from 2014) harvested 83,000 birds (up 15 percent), while more than 18,000 Hungarian partridge hunters (up 13 percent) bagged 59,000 Huns (up 60 percent). Ruffed grouse are primarily found in the native aspen woodlands of Rolette, Bottineau, Pembina, Walsh, Cavalier and portions of McHenry counties. While the ruffed grouse population remains low, Robinson said the birds are in an upward cycle and with good production an improved population is expected. Shooting hours for the upcoming season are onehalf hour before sunrise to sunset. Sharptails, ruffed grouse and Huns each have a daily limit of three and a possession limit of 12. Hunters, regardless of age, must have a fishing, hunting and furbearer certificate and general game and habitat license. In addition, hunters age 16 and older need a small game license. For further season information and regulations, hunters should consult the North Dakota 2016-17 Small Game Hunting Guide.

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Dakota was similar to 2014, according to statistics compiled by the State Game and Fish Department. Last year, more than 85,000 hunters (up 9 percent) harvested nearly 590,000 roosters (up 0.4 percent). In 2014, 78,000 hunters took 587,000 roosters. Counties with the highest percentage of pheasants taken by resident hunters in 2015 were Morton, 7.4 percent; Hettinger, 6.4; Grant, 5.8; Stark, 5.8; and McLean, 5.7. Top counties for nonresident hunters were Hettinger, 20.3 percent; Bowman, 11.7; Divide, 6.8; Adams, 5.8; and Emmons, 5.1. Annual pheasant season statistics are determined by a mail survey of resident and nonresident hunters. Deer Season for Young Hunters Opens Sept. 16 Friday, Sept. 16 at noon signals the start of a nineand-a-half-day deer hunting season for youth ages 12-15. Licensed residents ages 12 and 13, and 11-year-olds who turn age 12 in 2016, are allowed to hunt statewide, but only for antlerless white-tailed deer. Resident deer gun hunters age 14 or 15, and 13-year-olds who turn age 14 in 2016, with a “youth season” license, can hunt statewide for any deer, except antlerless mule deer in units 4A, 4B and 4C. In addition, a special license is required to hunt antlered mule deer in units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F. After opening day, hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Solid daylight fluorescent orange vests or coats, and hats are required for all young hunters and their adult mentors. Each youth deer hunter must be under direct supervision of an adult while in the field. In addition to the deer license, hunters must possess a general game and habitat license and hunting certificate. The youth deer season

closes Sunday, Sept. 25.

Youth Waterfowl is Sept. 17-18

North Dakota’s two-day youth waterfowl season is Sept. 17-18. Legally licensed resident and nonresident youth waterfowl hunters age 15 and younger may hunt ducks, geese, coots and mergansers statewide. The daily bag limit and species restrictions for the youth season are the same as for regular duck and goose seasons. Exception: the additional two blue-winged teal allowed during the first 16 days of the regular season are not allowed during the youth season. Resident and qualifying nonresident youth waterfowl hunters must possess a general game and habitat license and a fishing, hunting and furbearer certificate. Nonresidents from states that do not provide a reciprocal licensing agreement for North Dakota residents must purchase the entire nonresident waterfowl license package. In addition, all youth hunters must be Harvest Information Program certified, and youth ages 12 and older need to have passed a certified hunter education course. Hunters age 15 and younger do not need a federal duck stamp. Hunters who do not HIP certify when they buy a North Dakota license, can add it by visiting the Game and Fish website at gf.nd. gov, or by calling 888-6344798 and recording the HIP number on their printed license. Shooting hours for the youth waterfowl season are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. An adult of at least 18 years of age must accompany the resident youth hunter into the field, and a licensed adult is required to accompany a nonresident youth hunter. The two-day weekend hunt does not count against a nonresident adult hunter’s 14-day regular season waterfowl dates.

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Lose lots with Weight Watchers in Bowman They say the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. My weight loss journey began with a trip from Reeder to Bowman to a Weight Watchers mee ting. A pound, 5 pounds, 10, 20 and now almost 50 pounds are gone! The new program is easy to follow. A lot of things have changed and I found it very user friendly. For me the support was paramount. There are weeks that would not go as I wanted and I would have a gain. I was always reminded, “look how far you’ve come.” When I thought of it that way, it did help, but I also know I don’t want to go back to where I was. We do have a good time at the meeting s. Besides the support and friendships I have made, I also have to say we have fun at the meetings. The leaders and members are a hoot! What can I say, I like to have fun.

When I was younger, I wanted to lose weight to look good, but as I am older I needed to do it for my hea lth. Since losing the weight, I have been able to go off medicine for diabetes and high blood pressure! I have to admit it is fun to be able to go into any store and buy clothes. To top it off, I have bee n able to do things with my grandchildren I never thought I wou ld be able to do. I rode on “big mable” behind the boat and love kaya king. I can go for walks with them now. Before, my knees would hurt and keep me from wanting to do much walking. I would encourage anyone who is thin king about losing weight, be it 5 pounds, 50 or more, to come and see what Weight Watchers has to offer. You won’t be disappointe d. Bowman should be very proud to be able to offer this to the community and surrounding communities . People travel many miles for these meetings. It is a wonderful asset. Hope to see you at a meeting. - Debbie Molbert

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What do a student, a Mom, a teacher, a business woman, a nurse, an auditor, a ranch wife, a grandmother, and an interior designer have in common? We come together once a week to lose something – unwanted weight. We are a vibrant, growing, supportive group of women (and some very brave men) who work together and spur one another on as we develop strategies to lose weight. As we’ve talked, shared, WW, and what is the hardest thing? and laughed we’ve Best: Coming every week helps me to keep on learned that others are fighting the same battle we track, weighing every week helps me to be acare and it helps us to know we don’t have to do countable, I can see my weekly progress, I’ve made it on our own. We are learning that we can have my goal weight, I am now a Lifetime member, I Weight Watcher Best Buds to share with throughcan do this with the help and support of others. out the week. Best Buds talk, text, and support Hardest: Losing weight; admitting to myself each other throughout the week on our weight loss that sometimes I do not want to do what I should; journey. If weight loss was easy the Diet world would not getting rid of the idea that if I slip up all is lost, I may as well scrap everything; and admitting that I be inundated with weight loss plans and we could sometimes use food as a crutch. easily do this on our own. We’re slowly learning What brought me to Weight Watchers? Years that weight loss (like so many things in life, is all baby steps) and that a 1-2 lb loss /week is a healthy ago I learned that my weight was too much for my loss. Why, oh why is it so easy to gain 3 lbs over the height (I needed to be about 9 feet tall), my waist measurement was greater than 35”, and my blood weekend and yet it can take 3 weeks to lose 3 lbs? pressure, triglycerides, and blood glucose were all Our bodies are capable of many tasks – for too high. Dr. Lanchbury explained to me that if I women, we store extra fat in case we ever carry a continued on this path I would develop diabetes baby, we have a monthly cycle, we have hormonal (my grandfather died of diabetes complications). ups and downs, and after a certain age our bodies I joined WW and have been attending for over 3 say “we’re not giving up the pounds, you might years – I recently made my goal weight (a componeed them.” We are learning that one of the greatest obstacles nent of this has been increased exercise – I ride the bikes at the Rec Center for an hour each time I get we face is learning to be more gentle and forgivthere). I am now in maintenance mode – meaning ing when we have setbacks. One week one of our that for 6 consecutive weeks I cannot gain or lose 2 leaders asked this question, how can we turn our pounds from my goal weight. If I can do this for 6 negative reactions into something positive? This consecutive weeks I will become a life time memfollowed weigh-in when these comments were ber. One benefit of becoming a life time member voiced: is that we do not have to pay if we stay within our Leader: “you lost 2 lbs, WW member - yeah but weight parameters. I gained 3 last week.” What are the rewards of being a Weight Watcher Leader: “anything good happen this week? WW member? You feel so much better when your member – no, I gained.” We are learning how weight is in check, you get to wear smaller clothtough we are on ourselves. We’re also learning ing, you can breathe easier, you can bend and that we must have some “me time” – time to do climb stairs, you have more energy, you sleep betthings strictly for ourselves. This will sound selfish ter, you can pick up your grand children and you to most women because we tend to be nurturers, can enjoy life so much more. allowing for no time to be nurtured ourselves. Has it been a worthwhile trip for me? Yes, yes, However, research has shown that if we never take yes! Would I recommend it to anyone, yes! It is a time to refresh, regroup, or build our inner person good, measured way to lose weight and yet enjoy – we will burn out. real food along the way. In the world in which we live success seems to We meet on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. at Pleasant be measured by how much we weigh, what kind of clothing we wear, how much money we have, who Manor, everyone is welcome to join. our family is, or what kind of status we have in the community, Our leaders challenged us with this thought – we are more than the name brands on our clothes, we are more than how much money we have, we are more than what we weigh, we are more than what we look like, and we are more than what we can achieve. They asked us to think of what we might be able to share with the group to help develop our inner strengths. 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Lane & Ann Dingfelder Entertain the Residents Sept. 23 at 2:30pm

Auxiliary Pie Social! September 30, 2016 Bowman City Hall

Dr. Edward Moellmer at SWMC Sept. 26- Oct. 2, 2016

For more events and information please go to www.swhealthcare.net/events or call (701) 523-3226