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Bismarck TriBune Tuesday, November 14, 2017 A5 1 About us established in 1873, the bismarck Tribune is the official newspaper of the state of North dakota, county of burleigh and city of bismarck. Published daily at 707 e. Front bis- marck, N.d. 58504. Periodicals postage paid at the bismarck Post office.

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Postmaster send address changes to: bismarck Tribune, P.o. box 5516, bismarck, N.d. 58506-5516 Corrections If you spot an error that significantly changes the meaning of any Tribune news story, call 701-250-8247. Management Gary adkisson, Publisher 701-250-8299 Libby simes, Controller 701-250-8202 steve Wallick, editor 701-250-8247 Ken bohl, Circulation manager 701-250-8203 stacey Lang, advertising manager 701-250-8201 Lisa Weisz, advertising manager 701-250-8232 Keith darnay, digital manager 701-250-8287 dan Tipton, Production manager 701-355-8808 mike severson, Press manager 701-355-8808 DAKOTA BLAKE NICHOLSON Associated Press The state-owned Bank of North Dakota announced Monday that getting out of the federal stu- dent loan business, a move the bank president said affect borrowers financially and should aid the bank in a couple of ways. The federal student loan portfolio has shrunk in recent years to less than a third of its former size, and selling it will enable the bank to focus on its own student loan program, which has been steadily growing.

really just a matter of prior- itization for us and wanting to put our resources into something that is Bank President Eric Hardmeyer said. The bank had been in the busi- ness of making federally guaran- teed student loans for nearly half a century when the U.S. Department of Education took over the program during a financial aid overhaul in 2010. The bank made no more fed- eral loans after that but continued to service the federal loans it al- ready had made. was a big chunk of our as- sets at the Hardmeyer said of the decision not to get out of the federal loan business altogether at the time.

would have hurt our The federal portfolio has since shrunk from 57,000 bor- rowers with $800 million in debt to 19,000 borrowers with $255 million in debt. The bank is sell- ing the portfolio to the nonprofit North Texas Higher Education State bank selling portfolio RYAN JOHNSON Forum News Service FARGO As employees contin- ued their work in the background, representatives of Walmart stopped by a Fargo-based sunflower butter company to put the spotlight on a local example of American manu- facturing. A short ceremony was held Mon- day, at SunButter LLC, 4040 7th Ave. that featured remarks from local and state leaders, business offi- cials and Lisa Nelson, a public affairs and government relations director with Walmart. She said the Arkansas-based company the largest retailer in the world wanted to find a way to mark its America at Work commit- ment to invest an additional $250 billion in purchasing American products by 2023.

The plan, she said, was to hold 50 events in 50 states, with the company highlighting one local example in each. SunButter got that nod for North Dakota, a logical choice because the state is the No. 1 producer of sun- flowers in America, according to Gov. Doug Burgum. Nelson said $250 bil- lion pledge will support huge amount of while also add- ing up to a big impact in every state.

can leverage our size and strength to help communities and help our country really grow our she said. Adding value Justin LaGosh, who serves as director of sales and marketing, said the Fargo business is a overnight story that started in 2002. At first, SunButter was focused on providing an alternative to pea- nut butter, a big concern as peanut allergies continue to become more common. The products became more prevalent in public schools because of its unique in- gredients, but he said its sunflower butter is also now recognized as a great-tasting product grown and made in America now avail- able in more than 4,000 Walmart stores. SunButter employs more than 20 workers locally and is a part of Red River Commodities Inc.

President and CEO Bob Majkrzak said the work to turn sunflower seeds into this product involves more beyond the SunButter payroll, including farmers, truckers, storage operators and others. is a lot more than just the 20 employees that you see work- ing in the facility behind he said. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney said his connection to SunButter is a lit- tle more personal. When his son was years old, he said, the boy ate a peanut butter sandwich and had a severe allergic reaction. He said that situation made him more aware of just how widespread peanut prod- ucts are and the importance of pro- viding peanut-free areas, especially in schools.

Gov. Burgum highlights sunflower butter company MIKE MCCLEARY, TRIBUNE Paul dinkins glances at his cards while playing a game of pinochle at the bismarck senior Center on monday. seniors playing the popular four-person card game gather every monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon at the center to relax and enjoy fellowship. aside from card games and a hot cup of coffee, the center offers bingo, billiards, exercise classes, sewing and informational meetings. JACK DURA Bismarck Tribune Searchers looking for Olivia Lone Bear have scoured the Fort Berthold Reservation while updated details on her disappearance continue to be uncovered.

Three Affiliated Tribes Police Detective Sam Lincoln said most of the reservation has been searched by aircraft, motor vehicles and people on foot. Now the search is set to expand to Lake Sakakawea with air boats from nearby departments, pend- ing approval. think get the bays checked as best we Lincoln said Monday. going over some points of in- terest, redoing some points and still following up on tips that come No foul play is suspected in Lone disappearance, he said, adding FBI agents have helped with some sensitive interviews but the missing person case become a crime. Matthew Lone Bear was in Bis- marck Monday to purchase a drone to help look for his sister.

He said search efforts scaled down to only family members last weekend as the deer gun season opener brought hunters out. A scuba team was also en route Monday, with air support to be avail- able, he said. trying to do a bigger search and get word out about more areas be he said. Texx Lone Bear said a dozen search- ers and three K-9s were out Monday searching for his daughter. He said he formed a theory to her disappearance.

still at a loss. Hoping for the he said. Law enforcement has updated de- tails related to Olivia Lone last sighting. She was last seen the eve- ning of Oct. 24 at Bar in New Town wearing a white camou- flage jacket with black sleeve stripes and light-colored blue jeans.

She left driving a teal 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with an extended cab and silver toolbox with North Dakota license plate 839 BRC. Multiple agencies have been searching for the missing mother of five, including departments in North Dakota and Montana and fire departments from Belcourt, Beulah and New Town. From here, Lincoln said investi- gators and Lone family will determine where search efforts may go next. still looking for Texx Lone Bear said. Olivia Keri Lone Bear, 32, of New Town, is Native American, 5 feet, 6 inches, 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

She has several tat- toos and pierced ears. Anyone with information related to her disappearance may call 701-627- 3617 or 701-627-6141. reach Jack dura at 701-250-8225 or jack.dura@bismarcktribune.com. Lone Bear search continues Most of Fort Berthold reservation has been searched CARDS AT THE SENIOR CENTER Bank of North Dakota getting out of student loan business JESSICA HOLDMAN Bismarck Tribune Like many of his predecessors, new Standing Rock Tribal Chair- man Mike Faith is aiming to com- bat the issues of unemployment, housing and drug abuse on the reservation. While these are long-standing issues for the people of Standing Rock, Faith said he thinks there has been a shift within the com- munities of people wanting to see a positive change.

elders, the grandmas say- ing enough is Faith said. the young people are hear- ing them and know (drugs) are not Like the rest of the state and nation, the people of Standing Rock are battling the crisis of opi- oid abuse. The tribe, along with a number of other tribes and cities in the state, recently received a grant Standing in the amount of $70,000 to provide drug treat- ment and prevention. Tribal chairman aims to empower MIKE MCCLEARY, TRIBUNE standing rock sioux Tribe Chairman mike Faith speaks to district councilmen during a tribal council meeting earlier this month in Fort yates. among the many issues affecting the reservation, Faith said he would like to tackle the long-time drug and alcohol abuse problem enveloping many tribal members.

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