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Police arrest man for bond violation Man awaits hearing on drug-related charges; Search warrant info released By Bryce Martin
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FOR A CAUSE Stephen Roise, left, and Bowman native Syd Sparks, right, stand next to the bicycles they will ride during the 2,425-mile trek from Washington to Wisconsin. The duo will pass through southwestern North Dakota beginning May 28.
CYCLING FOR A CAUSE
Bowman native to make 2,425-mile trek
A 19-year-old Bowman resident currently waiting to appear in court on drug-related charges was arrested last week for violating bond requirements, according to court documents. Donovan Brushia was first arrested in February after police conducted a search of a Bowman house that allegedly contained illegal drugs. Brushia was charged with manufacturing a controlled substance, a Class-B felony, and possession of a controlled substance, a Class-A misdemeanor. Brushia was released from Southwest MultiCounty Correctional Facility in Dickinson several weeks following his arrest on condition that he appear before the court as required, post bail and wear a sobriety patch to be monitored by the Bowman
County Sheriff’s Office, according to records. Brushia was named in two subsequent arrest warrants, March 18 and April 17, that indicated Brushia had violated conditions of his bond. Bowman County Sheriff Rory Teigen said Brushia was arrested April 22 and released two days later. It was ordered by Judge Zane Anderson that a hearing to show cause for Brushia’s alleged bond violation be held May 14. Matthew Arthurs of Bismarck, defense counsel retained by Brushia, said he was not able to comment on the arrest. Almost two months after the incident, information was released regarding the events leading up to the issuance of a search warrant. In an affidavit made by Officer Christopher Kimmerle of the Southwest Narcotics Task Force, it was indicated that the
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LONG DISTANCE The trip winds from Bellingham, Wash., to Racine, Wisc. Bowman native Syd Sparks does not consider himself a hobby cyclist. The longest stretch of biking he has ever done was 20 miles. But that will change beginning May 7, as Sparks will begin a 2,425-mile journey from Washington to Wisconsin on his on his bicycle. Sparks will embark on the excursion, Cabins for Kids, raising money and awareness for New Hope Uganda Ministries, an organization he has been part of since the end of his college years. New Hope Uganda is an organization that aims to help orphaned or abandoned children. The group started with one facility, but it has since grown to include another and a campsite. Sparks was born in Miles City, Mont., and grew up in Bowman. He graduated in 1998 from Bowman High School. Like many high school students, Sparks participated in athletics and attended community events. After graduation, he sought the next step for his life. He attempted to enlist in the US Air Force, but his eyesight wasn’t “where it needed to be,” so he enrolled at Dickinson State Uni-
drumming up more conversations about the mission. After the school year was over, Sparks and a friend decided to go to Uganda for a month and see what it was like. “It opened my eyes to a world I never knew existed,” Sparks said. “I saw things I had only seen in pictures.” After his month was finished, Sparks didn’t know if he would return to Uganda, but thought that he would need to spend more time there if he ever did make plans to return. He had just started to form relationships when his visit came to an end. “I thought that wasn’t enough for me,” Sparks said. “I wanted more.” When he returned to the United States, Sparks assumed he would end up teaching — at the time he graduated he was interested in forest firefighting. He even applied to a crew and thought he was a shoo-in. He knew the crew boss and was given information on the proper channels to apply. But then something happened, which Sparks considered to be
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versity. He majored in education, and graduated with a degree in physical education and a minor in biology. It was during his time at DSU that he was introduced to New Hope Uganda. At that time, Sparks didn’t consider going into missionary work, and his connection to it was somewhat a coincidence. “I didn’t have any idea that I’d be involved in mission work, or living overseas,” Sparks said. Sparks became involved with a Bible study group and the leader happened to be the North American Director for New Hope Uganda and through that connection Sparks was told about the organization's efforts in the African country. During his junior year at DSU, a mission director returned to the United States and participated in Sparks' the Bible study group,
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Community 'ABLE' to recycle on Earth Day By Bryce Martin
Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net April 22 was an important day for employees at ABLE Inc. in Bowman as it marked the highly anticipated worldwide celebration of Earth Day. ABLE Inc. accepted aluminum cans at an inflated rate over three days last week to promote recycling and a cleaner environment. More than 5,000 pounds of aluminum was accepted and recycled at the site.
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THIS WEEKEND
Meggie Fischer wowed crowds with her state qualifying high jump. PAGE 10
It's that time of year already. Watch talented young rodeoers as they compete this weekend at the All Seasons Arena in Bowman.
Bulldog good for state track, field competition
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But it means more to ABLE than just offering its customers a pretty penny on their aluminum contribution, it’s about providing a service to the community, according to Carolynne Jones, director of satellite services for ABLE in Bowman and Hettinger. As the only recycling center in Bowman, it is open year-round to serve customers wanting to do their part to help the environment. On April 22, 23 and 24, however, ABLE
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