Dick Heidt - City Magazine

APRIL 2009 BISMARCK • MANDAN
DICKINSON
Spring Fling 2009
Parade of Homes
Creating the Perfect Lawn
Inflatable Summer Fun
A Taste of North Dakota
Budget Botox
Spring Vehicle Care
North Dakota Tourism
Weddings
Dick
Heidt
General Manager, KFYR-TV

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Publisher’s note
Is it Black or White?
Many times, we see strictly black or white and not
much gray. Then we age, and wisdom derived from
knowledge (that is properly processed) creeps into
our lives and allows us to see more gray.
For information to be valuable, however, it must be properly
processed and free of biases. We see examples of improperly
processed information every day when people try to persuade
us with inaccurate information.
As we get older, we begin to understand that it’s not OUR
thought process that has value; it’s seeing things from multiple
points of view. Worldly messages, or even arguments, can
contain valuable information if we can simply see them from the
other person’s point of view.
Wow, how wonderful it is to mature with time and see
the gray in life. In today’s electronic age, we process so much
information. With the constant presence of TVs, computers
and cell phones, it’s almost impossible to get away from new
information.
In fact, trying to process it for value can take most of our
waking day. Oh well, let’s do the best we can and try to see
more gray.
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COVER STORY
Dick Heidt
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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO
Shanna (Brunsoman) Lee?
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| KILEE’S TAKE
A Very Wise Woman
Do you ever find yourself wondering where the
time went? Wake up. Go to the gym. Get ready
for work. Get the kids ready for school (thankfully,
I’m not quite at that stage yet). Go to
work. Go to one meeting. Go to the next. Take a few deep
breathes. Scarf down a sandwich. Next meeting. It’s five
o’clock and time for groceries. Pick up the kids from soccer
practice, basketball practice, track practice, and every other
practice under the sun. Get home. Greet the husband. Make
supper. Do the dishes. Do the laundry. Get tomorrow’s “to
do” list in order. Wash your face. Brush your teeth. Go to
sleep. Wake up.
The days go on and on like this. See how they pass by
without even a second thought? And if you’re anything like
me, you might forget from time to time that this thing called
LIFE is truly amazing.
Many days we get so caught up in life that we forget to
stop and take a breather.
When life seems to go this way, I often remember the
advice given to me by my college communications professor,
and whom I call a friend to this day. Upon graduating, I’ve
stayed in touch with her, and we often have dinner once a
month. During a time when life seemed out of control, she
said one line that just stuck, “Enjoy the process.”
Wow. That puts everything into perspective. Life is a process.
Growing up. Dating for the first time. Going to college.
Starting your first job. Starting your second
job. Dating your soon-to-be husband
or wife. Planning the wedding and
getting married. Buying a home. Having
kid one. Having kid two. Watching
them grow. Sending them on their first
date. Sending them off to college. Being
proud of their first job. Marrying them
off. Playing with your grandkids.
Life is a process; one we need to
be involved with, and one we need to
enjoy, because once the day is done,
it’s done. So the next time your day
reminds you of the movie “Groundhog
Day”, just remember the wise woman
who once said (and you know who you
are), “Enjoy the Process.”
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ECLIPSE
by Richard North Patterson
GOOD READS |
By Ed Klecker
Bestselling author, Richard
North Patterson, takes us
to the village of Goro in
the West African nation
of Luandia. A rare total eclipse of
the sun is taking place, and the only
light remaining is the gas flares
from PetroGlobal Oil, referred to
as “The Devil's Light” by the local
natives.
The country dictator, Savior Karama,
had decreed there be no protest
demonstrations during hours of
darkness. In defiance, Bobby Okari,
self-styled emulator of Martin Luther
King and charasmatic opposition
leader, uses the eclipse as a pretext
for a peaceful protest march, with the villagers marching with lit
cigarette lighters.
Under the orders of President Karama, Colonel Okimbo, a
psychotic and sadistic killer, leads Luandian soldiers into Goro,
where a vicious massacre ensues. Every protestor and villager is
tortured and murdered. Bobby Okari is arrested under a trumped
up charge of sedition and murder, and his American-born and
educated wife, Marissa, is forbidden to leave the country.
So sets the stage for Eclipse, a searing account of life and
death in an oil-rich, but corrupt, West African country.
An idealistic and highly successful American attorney,
Damon Pierce, had become close friends with Bobby Okari and
Marissa during their college years at Berkeley. In fact, he found
he still carried a torch for Marissa.
Damon convinces his Wall Street law firm to take on a law
suit again PetroGlobal, hoping that company would exert influence
on President Karama to drop the charges against Bobby and
send him and his wife into exile.
Subsequently, Pierce travels to Luandia and is permitted to
serve as counsel in Okari’s sham murder trial. Damon finds deceit
and corruption at every point. On more than one occasion,
his life is put in danger.
The author is a former trial attorney, and his account of the
sham Luandian trial is fascinating to read. The tension builds
rapidly and, as the reader reaches the end of the novel, the book
becomes nearly impossible to put down.
The author has done an incredible research of West Africa
and the corruption of oil riches and venal dictators.
Good Reads is sponsored by:
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| COVER STORY
But Dick Heidt,
general manager
of KFYR-TV, has
stayed around for
40 years. According to Heidt,
it’s all about finding a pursuit
that excites you each and
every day.
Heidt began his television
career with Meyer Broadcasting
and KFYR-TV in 1969.
He’s been with the station ever
since, with the exception of a
four-year tour of duty in the
U.S. Navy during the Vietnam
War.
Dick Heidt:
from newsman to gm
Not many
individuals,
especially nowadays
and especially in
the mass media,
stay with the same
employer for long.
By Tom Regan
Heidt, a Mandan native,
began at KFYR-TV as a
reporter-photographer, was
promoted to assignment editor
in 1977, then news director in
1979. He was named general
manager in 2004.
During Heidt’s tenure as
news director, the staff grew
from 9 to 22 and the amount
of news produced more than
doubled to three and one-half
hours a day.
Under Heidt’s guidance,
the station won Emmy awards
for Best Newscast in 2002
and 2007 and was nominated
every year in between.
Awards recognizing Heidt’s
contributions to broadcasting
and broadcast journalism
continue to stack up, but his
ascendency to the top of the
local television ladder hasn’t
inflated his ego a bit.
He admits his own amazement
at where he’s ended up.
“All I am is just a kid from
Mandan,” he reflects.
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What drew you
CM: to journalism
and the media in the first
place?
HEIDT: The economy. I
was in charge of the kids
who hawked products in the
stands for Bismarck’s minor
league baseball team back in
the early to mid-60s, but the
team was not that
good and attendance
was poor.
I knew they
were thinking of
cutting back in
the concession
stand and, since
I was the youngest
one, I knew I
would probably
be cut. So when
the opportunity
presented itself, I
went to work as a
sports reporter for
the Mandan Daily
Pioneer newspaper.
At age 19, I became
sports editor.
CM: You’ve
spent
most of your career
in television news.
What did you like best about
reporting?
HEIDT: It’s something that
still invigorates me each and
every day. After 40 years in
television, I’m not tired of it.
Granted, I’m not on the news
side now, but still, it’s the
same thing—always something
new, a new challenge.
It’s not an eight-to-five job
where you get tied down to
tedium. The stories and the
people that you meet every
day make it exhilarating.
Monica Hannan is our news
director, and I’m very cognizant
of trying not to look
over her shoulder too often,
but she allows me, thank
goodness, to be involved,
because I don’t think I could
ever totally give up news.
DICK HEIDT
Title: General Manager, KFYR-TV
DOB: July 22, 1947, Mandan native
High School: St. Mary’s, class of ‘65
College: University of Mary, bachelor’s in
college studies with journalism emphasis
Military Service: U.S. Navy, 1970-74,
including Vietnam
Family: wife, Connie (Schwede), married 29
years; three grown children (Jeff, Jenny and
Amanda; four grandchildren)
Hobbies: family outings, golf, bowling,
photography, listening to the oldies on his
ipod, sports memorabilia collecting
Favorite Sports Memorabilia Item:
baseball signed by Mickey Mantle
How does KFYR-
CM: TV serve the
community?
HEIDT: In a variety of ways.
We sponsor events, from
health clinics to parades.
We also give free air time,
in the form of public service
announcements, to community
events we can “tie our
wagon” to.
The other thing that is so
important, and why I like TV,
is that, in times of disaster,
emergency or danger, KFYR-
TV, as are all TV stations, is
there to provide information,
data and warnings to inform
the public and make the situation
as safe as possible.
You’ve seen some
CM: major technology
changes in the newsgathering
business.
What has amazed
you the most?
HEIDT: The move
from film to videotape
revolutionized
how we worked.
When we had film,
we had to be done
shooting by 4 p.m.
every day to develop
the film and
get it on the evening
news.
If we went out and
shot sports at night,
we had to be back
to the station by
8:00-8:30 p.m.—we
didn’t get much action
and may have
missed the winning
basket. Videotape
doesn’t even have
to be edited. If it’s something
dramatic, it can go instantaneously
as soon as you get
back to the station. It’s what
makes TV such a big thing
today.
Is there anything
CM: you personally
lament about how TV news
has evolved?
HEIDT: The line that has
been crossed on “Talk TV.”
Newscasters are now opin-
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ion-givers on the 24-hour
news stations. It is ridiculous
that some of these people are
thought of as news people.
I abhor the fact that Talk TV
and news are viewed as the
same thing—they’re not! To
think that Bill O’Reilly and
Keith Olbermann are journalists
is such a “crock.” It irritates
me. I’m glad that local
news hasn’t become that.
Many local
CM: personalities
have called KFYR-TV home.
Who were some of the most
popular old-timers?
HEIDT: Rog Higgins was
probably the most popular—
the “Raja” of sports. He was
such an affable guy; everybody
liked him.
Then there was Bob MacLeod,
who did the 10 o’clock news
and radio news. He was
Bismarck’s Walter Cronkite.
He had such an authoritative,
resonant voice. People felt
that, if Bob McLeod said the
world hadn’t gone to heck that
night, they could go to bed.
KFYR-TV was
CM: owned by a local
family from the day it signed
on the air in 1953 until
1998. It’s been owned by a
succession of group owners
since then. Has there been
a downside to the absentee
ownership?
HEIDT: We’ve been left
alone by all four of the
companies that have owned
us. They’ve seen that we do
a good job, and they’ve left
us alone. We’ve been allowed
to cover news the way we’ve
always covered news.
The news is not “for sale”
here. We’re allowed to report
the news no matter whether
it’s good or bad for somebody
influential, or good or bad for
somebody who advertises.
What’s in KFYR-
CM: TV’s future?
HEIDT: Local television.
There will always be local
television. People want to
know what’s going on in their
own backyard. Their world
starts out their front and
back doors and then goes in
circles out around their city,
their state, their region, their
country, the world. People
are always going to want to
know what’s going on out
their back and front doors.
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Cole
Twister
Bob
It's my night to volunteer at the animal
impound. It's become my favorite night
of the week. I could show up and have 15
dogs to take care of, or I could have none.
As much as I love them, I'm always hoping it's
none. It rarely ever is.
I walk in the building greeted with barks
only to find the sweetest dog I have ever met.
Her name is Bella and I instantly want to take
her home. As I open her kennel, I expect her
to jump, but she doesn't; she walks along right
beside me to the door to be let outside. When
I bring her back in, I sit on the floor expecting
to wrestle, but we don't. Instead, she gives me
kisses all over my face, then lays down in my
lap to cuddle, which isn't the easiest of tasks,
since she's not the smallest of dogs.
She looks up at me with the saddest eyes,
pleading at me to take her away from there.
We hug and I cry because she is there; I can't
understand why, nor do I want to. I'm just glad
she's no longer in the home she was in because
it was obviously not a good one. I eventually
A DAY IN THE LIFE
of a Volunteer
By Suzie Baisch
PET PAGE |
BIS-MAN ANIMAL IMPOUND
Cole
approximately 10 year young male
Collie/Black Lab mix
- a wonderful dog looking for love!!
CDHS - MANDAN
Bob
Male German Shepherd/Rottweiler
- loves kids, cats and other dogs and
is a very good listener
OREO’S RESCUE - DICKINSON
Twister
Female Black Lab Retriever Mix
- sweet and happy girl who needs lots
of exercise
put her back in her kennel so I can tend to the
other animals and head home for the evening.
I come back the following Wednesday to
learn that Bella has been adopted! She has
found a place to call home and, although it's
not my home, I am happy. I didn't get to meet
her new family, but I pray every night that she
is happy. I feel I have made a difference, even if
it was only for two nights in Bella's life.
If you would like to find out more information
on becoming a volunteer, please visit any
of the websites listed below.
BISMARCK-MANDAN ANIMAL IMPOUND
701.223.1212 • www.bismarck.org
CENTRAL DAKOTA HUMANE SOCIETY
701.667.2020 • www.cdhs.net
OREO’S ANIMAL RESCUE
701.483.0240 • www.lovingpetsinneed.com
www.petfinder.com
Please call any of the organizations listed above if you'd like to volunteer your time
to help the needy animals from our communities.
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| CITY MAGAZINE & KFYR
Salutes
HIT, Inc.
One of the non-profits in the Bismarck-Mandan
area that has earned
a golden reputation
for serving
By Tom Regan
“ Caring for somebody
is where it's at for me...
no matter how big or
small a step you help
someone accomplish, it's
so rewarding. ”
Gross, the assistant manager of HIT’s group
home on Apollo Avenue in Bismarck, a facility
geared for younger clients
where HIT staff is on-site
people with disabilities is
HIT, Inc. Now in its 30
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th
24/7. Seven residents, ages
13-23, live at the home.
year, HIT’s overriding
Gross, a wife and mother
philosophy is to surround
of four grown children, has
clients and their families
worked at the Apollo loca-
with services that, first and
tion for 21 years. She started
foremost, promote indepen-
with HIT as a direct support
dence, dignity and respect
professional and advanced
for the individual.
into a management position.
With the goal of helping
She anticipates spending her
people with disabilities live as independently as entire career at the Apollo home. “I could have
their abilities will allow, HIT integrates clients transferred to other departments within HIT, or
into the fabric of the community as much as to other group homes, but this is where I want
possible. To that end, HIT and its approximately to be,” says the 55 year old.
400 employees operate a number of residential Gross especially enjoys the family atmo-
services, as well as vocational and pre-vocationsphere that pervades the home. “I have my famal
training programs.
ily at home, and I have my family here,” she says.
HIT also sees to it that clients participate in Michele Ehlis, 47, another long-term em-
the full array
ployee (15
of recreational
years) and
and cultural
also a wife
opportunities
and mother,
in the com-
is part of the
munity.
HIT team
“We go
that provides
shopping, to
vocational
movies and
services at
concerts, even
its facility
to places like
at 1402 2
Medora and
the State Fair,”
says Julia
nd
Street NW,
Mandan.

The programs in place
there help individuals, mostly
in the mild to moderate range
of developmental disability,
secure gainful employment.
Many of the employees go
on to work for HIT’s own “inhouse”
businesses, says Ehlis,
including West River Produce,
their commercial kitchen;
West River Production, which
handles a variety of assembly,
laundry and other contracts;
and West River Lawn Services.
Similar to Gross, Ehlis
has been able to advance her
career at HIT. She went from
direct support staff, to training
supervisor, to manager of the
training center. In this role,
she and an assistant manager
supervise a staff of 16 direct
support professionals who
serve about 60 clients.
Both Ehlis and Gross point to employee
training opportunities, congenial work envi-
HIT Programs
Group Living Programs
Individualized Supported Living
Arrangement (ISLA) Program
Family Support Services
Supported Living Arrangement
Day Support Program
(Vocational, Life Skills, Senior)
Dakota Alpha, Dakota Pointe and
Transitional Brain Injury Program
Employment Services
Region VII Transition Program
West River Head Start
KIDS Program
ronments, flexible work
schedules and good pay
and benefits as additional
reasons they’ve stayed
with HIT. But most of
all, they cite the personal
satisfaction derived from
helping others as the number
one reason they enjoy
their jobs.
“Caring for somebody is
where it’s at for me,” says
Gross. “No matter how big
or small a step you help
someone accomplish, it’s
so rewarding.”
For Ehlis, working with
people with disabilities has
added perspective to her
life. “When I look at the
challenges they face, my
own few aches and pains
are no big deal.”
For more information, visit HIT’s website at
www.hitinc.org.
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Whatever happened to
Shanna (Brunsoman) Lee?
SHANNALEE is a wonderful little boutique
across from the Fargo Theatre. It’s
named for its owner, Shanna (Brunsoman)
Lee, who grew up in Bismarck, played golf for
Century High School and has fond memories of
pizza burgers flying style with fries and gravy!
After graduating from UND, Lee left the
state to become a flight attendant for Delta
Airlines. She was also an executive in manu-
By Renae Hoffmann Walker
facturing and sales in the golf clothing industry.
She’s most proud of designing golf apparel for
the Masters Golf Tournament.
After 20 years away, Lee decided to return to
North Dakota. She says, “I was tired of corporate
America and traffic and missed my family,
so I decided to come back and open a boutique.”
Lee opened her downtown store at 313
Broadway and says the location is “fabulous!”
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SHANNALEE is the kind of place you stumble upon. You
are greeted and offered coffee with a napkin that says, “You look
great. Who did it and how much?”
The store carries quirky little things like doggie bowls and
chew toys, green tea, candles and zodiac key rings. But the
store’s mainstay is clothing. The fabrics are ultra soft and easy
care. Blue jeans and gorgeous jackets mingle with textured
hats, scarves and handbags. The prices are what you’d expect in
an upscale boutique, but the more you hang out, the more you
want to own a piece of SHANNALEE!
“Through all my travels, I’ve been in hundreds of boutiques
and never found one I truly loved, one that I could go in and
go nuts and buy a little bit of everything—things for myself and
presents for other people,” Lee says.
Her clients are busy businesswomen, downtown workers,
weekenders out for a stroll, hospital employees and hospital
visitors looking for gifts. “I want people to come in, find something
and love it. Anything I can do to make their lives easier,
they’re usually willing to pay for—it’s such a fast-paced world.”
Lee’s mom, Shirl, helps out part time. While mom may
whisper that the cute little red dress is from London, Lee won’t
give anything away. She buys many of her items from talented
designers, artists and mentors she’s had the privilege to work with.
However, where she actually buys her merchandise is “Top Secret!”
Check it out at www.shannalee.com and stop by next time
you are in
Fargo!
Renae
Walker, a
life-long
Bismarck
resident,
is the
director of
community
relations for
Bismarck
Public
Schools.
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65 Snooze
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Why isn't the number 11 pronounced
onety-one? Anonymous
Whoever said “It's not whether you win
or lose that counts” probably lost. Martina
Navratilova
with Rick Heidt
| SPEAK UP!
How are you doing on your New
Year's resolutions?
(Asked of patrons at Bruno's Pizza)
Courage is knowing what not to fear.
Plato
John Huddleson, business marketer, Sam’s Club,
Mandan. “Very well, but I cheated. I had a gastric
bypass done and am losing weight without too
much effort!”
“In order to keep a true perspective of
one’s importance, everyone should have a
dog that will worship him and a cat that
will ignore him." Dereke Bruce
Valerie Ryberg, OB/GYN nurse, Midkota Clinic, Menoken.
“I don’t make ‘em ‘cause I always break ‘em.”
Tom Babcock, Josten’s representative, Bismarck.
“Perfect, I don’t have any!”
“The trouble with jogging is that, by the
time you
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Laurie, waitress, Bruno’s, Mandan. “Great, I did not
for it, make one. I resolved years ago not to make any
it's too far to walk back.” Franklin Jones resolutions.”
If it's true that we are here to help others, Randy Ryberg, farmer, Menoken. “I’ve given up!”
then what exactly are the others here for?
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Too bad that all the people who really
Kathy Schneider, marketing and Sam’s Club, Bismarck.
“Slow, getting Solution a new business off the ground
is a slow process.”
know how to run the country are busy
driving taxi cabs and cutting hair. George
Burns
S A N E S H A M
A P R O N H I R E
N O I S E M A K E R
B E T
S E A R
E S S E
Good friends are like stars . . . you don't
T R A Y O R E S B A I T S
always see them, but you know they're
I T S F O E S O L E
always there. Anonymous
C U R L I L Y G O T
S O F A S R E N O M I N I
A good marriage is like a casserole, only
P R E S S C O N F E R E N C E
those responsible for it really know what
A C R E E D D O E A G E R
goes in it. Anonymous
T A O A L E S A N T
“It is amazing how quickly the kids learn
to drive a car, yet are unable to understand
the lawnmower, snowblower or
vacuum cleaner.” Ben Bergor
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Answers for the March 2009 crossword puzzle.
April 2009 17

| DINING GUIDE
MR. DELICIOUS
CHEESECAKE CAfE
& BAKERY
307 N. 3rd St.
Bismarck, ND
701-258-2598
In the former Kathleen’s building, you will now find
Mr. Delicious Cheesecake with a twist! Now serving
lunch from 10am-4pm (Mon-Sat) followed by our
NEW dinner menu. Pair your meal with different
wines or beers, and top it all off with our 140+ delicious
cheesecake flavors! Enjoy your sweet experience
inside or on our great patio seating up to 50.
BRUNO'S PIZZA
910 E. Front Ave.
Bismarck, ND
701-751-3700
Bismarck's newest family-owned and operated
pizzeria combines old-world charm with a warm,
inviting atmosphere. Choose from 10 specialty
pizzas or enjoy one of our excellent pastas.
Bruno's Pizza also offers a variety of side items
including buffalo wings, breadsticks and garlic
cheese bread. Come enjoy a hot, delicious pizza
with an ice-cold beer.
Spring Specials and
Busy Kettles at
Pirogue Grille
By Mandy Thomas
Hours: Monday 5 pm - 9 pm
Tuesday - Thursday 5 pm - 10 pm
Friday - Saturday 5 pm - 11 pm
piroguegrille.com • 701-223-3770
At the Pirogue Grille on 121 North
Fourth Street, owners Stuart and Cheryl
Tracy are working hard to fulfill their
lifelong goal of providing Bismarck-
Mandan with a restaurant that equally emphasizes
food, service and atmosphere for a top-notch
dining experience.
“The challenge we face is to remain consistent
and put forth the effort that’s needed to keep
THE DRINK
AT LAKEWOOD
4007 South Bay Dr. SE
Mandan, ND
701-751-2898
The Drink at Lakewood is Bismarck-Mandan’s
NEWEST hotspot showcasing an awesome martini
list and the coldest beer in town! Featuring easy
access to the river at Lakewood Marina, The Drink
has a four-season outdoor patio, a closed-off
separate indoor smoking section, the newest music
jamming on a kicking sound system and bartenders
that will dazzle you with their flair skills!
ROBY’S SUPPER CLUB
I-94 & Exit 147
Mandan, ND
701-663-2288
Roby’s Supper Club is fine dining at its best. Roby’s
features nothing but the highest quality cuts of
Certified Angus Beef, the sweetest seafood and their
famous applewood-smoked, dry-rubbed loin baby
back ribs. Enjoy a delicious dinner, 5 miles west
of Mandan on I-94 exit 147. Open Tuesday thru
Saturday, serving 4:30pm-10pm with an elegant
lounge open until 1am.
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learning more about food,”
said Stuart. “Keep raising the
bar; it’s as simple as that.”
At the Pirogue Grille, chefs
continue to excel by using a
hands-on and homemade approach
to cooking.
“It’s about not taking the
easy route or buying things
that are pre-cut in cans,” said
Stuart. “At Pirogue Grille, we
do our own butchery and
make everything fresh, including
breads, pastries, sauces
and soups, to create a quality
experience that people just
don’t get everywhere.”
Although Pirogue chefs
make repeat favorites, Stuart
does his homework before
entering the kitchen to create
something new. By reading
the latest cuisine articles,
periodicals and food reviews
and adding them to his dining
PIROGUE GRILLE
121 N. 4 th St.
Bismarck, ND
701-223-3770
The arrival of spring is reflected in the passion of
the culinary professionals at Pirogue Grille. The
seasonal approaches to the core menu and specials
have received accolades both locally and nationally.
Gourmet magazine named Pirogue Grille “One of
the 100 best farm-to-table restaurants in America”.
You need to experience it for yourself. Open
Monday-Saturday at 5:00 pm. 701-223-3770
www.piroguegrille.com
PEACOCK ALLEY
422 E. Main Ave.
Bismarck, ND
701-255-7917
Absorb historic elegance at Peacock Alley as you
enjoy fine cuisine. Much of the elegance and tradition
of the old Patterson Hotel has been preserved,
showcasing the Hotel's glory days. The majestic
lobby and palatial dining room were transformed
into the New Peacock Alley where you can savor
our wide variety of entrees individually prepared to
perfection. www.peacock-alley.com
experiences through traveling,
locals receive professional
cuisine with a Midwest flare.
The road to creating great
menu items may sound indepth,
but one bite of food
at the Pirogue Grille let’s you
know that the hard work is
definitely paying off.
This spring, in late April
and early May, Pirogue veterans
and newbies can enjoy
a three-course “Celebrate
Spring” special for only $30 a
person. This deal allows guests
to choose one appetizer, one
entrée and one dessert, infused
and inspired by the bountiful
ingredients of spring.
“This gives people the
chance to sit down and enjoy
the dining experience, rather
than just going out to eat,”
said Cheryl.
The menu will differ this
year, but a few highlights from
last year’s three-course celebration
included Orzo pasta
with house-made sausage and
broccolinni appetizer; grilled
N.D. top sirloin steak with
southwest dry rub and lime
butter entrée; and panna cotta
with strawberries.
Although the three-course
special is sure to attract many
guests, great menu items
are featured on the menu
every night of the week, from
house-made venison sausage
with sweet potato salad, to
grilled shrimp with ratatouille
and olive vinaigrette and N.D.
honey tart with strawberry
glaze and vanilla sauce.
Dining at the Pirogue is
truly a dream come true for
those looking to indulge in
big-city cuisine right here in
the capital city!
EAST 40 CHOPHOUSE
& TAVERN
1401 Interchange Ave.
Bismarck, ND
701-258-7222
East 40 delivers big-city flavors with small-town attitude.
Premium Sterling Silver Steaks, Dakota buffalo
and succulent seafood straight from the coast
are served in the charming surroundings of our
turn-of-the-century dining rooms and Old World
tavern. Don't miss Sake, Sushi & Live Music Night
every Monday or Tavern Jam with live music on
Thursdays. www.east40chophouse.com
BISTRO “AN AMERICAN CAFé”
1103 E. Front Ave.
Bismarck, ND
701-224-8800
Thursday is The Bistro Night with Rib Night and Sushi
Night. Enjoy delicious St. Louis Style Southwestern
Dry Rub or Jack Daniels BBQ Baby Back ribs, or
freshly rolled Sushi! All with live music by Shawn
Oban starting at 7pm. With spring coming, The
Bistro patio will open soon. Check www.bistro1100.
com for our live entertainment schedule and GREAT
specials.
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|
"I will follow him wherever he may go. And near
him I will always be, for nothing can keep me
away, he is my destiny."
Little Peggy Marsh - and later sung in the movie "Sister Act"
Oh, shop and say they want to buy
shucks, there are plenty of folks
that go into their local wine
“some of Joel’s wines.” I make my recommendations
but, you know, this column is short
and only published monthly. So, even though
you want to “follow him”, you may need some
additional “wine talk” nourishment.
It just so happens there are plenty of other
publications out there to seek guidance before
heading off to buy
some wine. Let’s do
a quick overview of
several possibilities.
The “Bible” of wine
stories and recommendations
is the
Wine Spectator. The
subscription includes
16 issues a year for
about $50.00. It covers
many stories about
wine regions and
restaurants around
the world and has
thousands of wine reviews.
If a wine gets a 90 or higher rating in the
Wine Spectator, it can mean immediate success
for a winery. It can translate into millions of
dollars in additional sales if the wine makes the
annual list of Top 100 Wines in the World.
The chief competitor to the Wine Spectator
is the Wine Enthusiast. It is a great magazine,
with 14 issues per year for about $30.00. It has
many reviews, as well, and has a subsidiary
that sells wine accessories, wine cellars and
other items.
By Joel Gilbertson
Exhibits • ClassEs • Gift shop
422 E. Front Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-5986 • www.bismarck-art.org
Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: 1-3 pm • Closed: Sunday & Monday
The king of wine critics is Robert Parker, a
lawyer from Baltimore. His bi-monthly wine
newsletter, The Wine Advocate, accepts no advertising
and reviews over 7,000 wines per year.
The newsletter is over 30 years old, and
Parker is pretty much acknowledged as the
most powerful wine critic in the world.
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There are many others, but I will mention
just a few. Go online and check out two of my
favorites, the Connoisseurs Guide to California
Wine and the
Quarterly Review of
Wines (QRV). Another
great one, and
a weekly newsletter
you can subscribe
to online, is Dan
Berger’s Vintage Wine
Experience.
Like everything
else, all kinds of wine
blogs have cropped
up with the increasing
popularity of wine.
I’ll mention three:
DrVino.com (he really is a Ph.D.), vinography.
com (perhaps the web’s most popular wine
blog) and snooth.com, which has a great forum
for wine lovers to compare notes on wines.
So, follow Wine Notes every month, but
don’t hesitate to look around and follow other
wine reviews and stories. Oh, and most important
of all – Taste Away!
Bismarck
Art & Galleries
Association
Joel Gilbertson, a winemaker and musician,
is an attorney with the Bismarck office of
Vogel Law Firm.
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| MANDAN ON THE Move
Working to decrease
Property Taxes
Mandan has received a bad rap
for high property taxes, but
the problem is not unique to
our community. Property taxes
across North Dakota are higher than residents
would like.
By the time you read this, the State Legislature
may have addressed the situation with
greater support for K-12 education from the
budget surplus, thus allowing local public
school districts to lower mill levies.
Costs of public education account for the
majority of the property tax bill—47 percent
for 2008 in Mandan and 55 percent in Bismarck.
Among the state’s 12 largest cities, the
share of property taxes devoted to education
is largest in Fargo at 65 percent and smallest
in Devils Lake at 40 percent.
A few years back, Mandan’s consolidated
mill levy for property taxes—county, school,
city and park district shares—ranked first
among the state’s 12 largest cities. Mandan
By Ellen Huber, Business Development Director
ranks fourth for property taxes levied in
2008 and payable in 2009, according to a new
compilation by the N.D. League of Cities.
Mandan’s total levy dropped to 498 mills,
down from 504 in 2007, 511 in 2006 and 535
in 2005.
The Mandan City Commission has made
a concerted effort to hold the line on property
taxes in the face of increasing valuations.
The portion of the property tax bill for city
services is 20 percent in Mandan, the same as
Bismarck and in the middle of the pack for
the state’s 12 largest cities.
The overall mill levy in Mandan has
declined, even with an increase in the school
district levy in 2005 because residents voted
nearly 2 to 1 in support of a bond issue for a
new middle school.
Leaders in Mandan will continue working
to decrease property taxes and find other
sources of revenue for improvements that our
community needs and wants.
April 2009 21

| TOUGH CUSTOMER
The parking ramp meets
"Cheers"
One would
think that
a story
of a great
customer experience
would come
from a service-based
organization that
derives a majority of
its income through
continuous one-onone
contact with
customers.
Not this story.
This one comes from
the most unlikely
of spots: a parking
ramp in downtown
Bismarck.
The story begins
on February 4, 2008,
when I first parked
in the ramp between
5th and 6th streets.
What makes this
story noteworthy
wasn’t my first entry into the lot.
Heading up the ramp, swiping the
magnetic card, then passing through the gate
was uneventful. Driving past all the cars and
finally making my way to the “first available
By Mike Lindblom
spot” wasn’t especially noteworthy either.
Actually, the best part of my first day of
parking in the ramp was leaving the place
at around noon. Driving down the spiral, I
fumbled for and readied my magnetic card.
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As I approached the far right lane, I opened
my window to swipe the card. Just then, I
caught a glimpse of a shadowy figure inside
the building.
The shadowy figure was waving me
down! My mind went crazy: “What have I
done?” “Did I park in someone else’s spot?”
“Was I speeding down the spiral?” (I may
have been.) “Do I have someone else’s card?”
“Am I in the wrong lane?” “Why is he waving
me down?”
Figuring I must be in trouble, I swiped
my card then paused. In this moment, I
turned away to put my card on the seat next
to me, all the while waiting for the shadowy
figure to come forward, revealing him or
herself with some sort of “parking ramp directive”
that would include negative contractions
like “shouldn’t” or “don’t” and perhaps
an expletive thrown in for extra effect.
My mind continued: “Oh, great! I’m
only here a half-day, and I’m already in
trouble?”
The moment I turned back to “face
my fate” was the moment that completely
changed my perspective about the parking
ramp.
As I paused, he noticed me sitting there.
At that moment, he looked up and with a big
smile, waved enthusiastically and went about
his work. Turns out he was waving at me, not
waving me down. What a pleasant surprise!
Since then, every interaction with the
parking ramp folks has been similar; they
smile, look me in the eye and call me by my
first name, all the classic caveats of a great
customer experience.
For a job that some might say is a bit
mundane, they remain consistent, professional
and just plain nice, clearly doing what
they love and loving what they do.
The Rainmaker Group specializes in talent
management, cultural transformation and
strategic intervention to help organizations
maximize possibility.
NEW NEIGHBOR WELCOME SERVICE
Welcomes you to Bismarck-Mandan
For Free Gifts Contact:
Verdeen at 391-0094 or Ileen at 400-2919
or email us at newneighbors@bis.midco.net
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|
the census:
HAS IT BEEN 10 YEARS ALREADY?
The Census Bureau recently opened
its Bismarck 2010 Census headquarters.
The Bismarck office will
be in charge of assuring the April
1, 2010, event counts all the residents in
western N.D. The United States Constitution
requires that a complete population count be
conducted by the federal government every
10 years.
How will the census folks carry out this
daunting task? It all begins with a good, solid
foundation. Early census operations have
been carried out by a group of local employees
who have looked at the addresses involved
in the last census and have updated these
addresses for the 2010 count.
This should be completed by Fall 2009.
The hiring of census workers has begun, and
the actual count will be aided greatly by these
By Bill Wocken
local preparation efforts.
Why should we care about the census
count? While many are curious to find out
just how many people live in our area, curiosity
is not the only reason for participation in
the 2010 census.
More than $300 billion of federal funds
are distributed every year according to population.
An inaccurate count would result in
a loss of funds that might otherwise be available,
and those funds being given to other
cities.
In addition, many businesses use the
statistics gathered by the census workers to
evaluate their commercial opportunities.
Legislative re-districting also uses census
counts.
What kind of results are we expecting
for Bismarck and Burleigh County? This
Who: Tony Blair, Jack Nicklaus, Bill George,
John C. Maxwell, Al Weiss, Liz Murray, Linda Kaplan Thaler,
Mark Sanborn, Kevin Carrol, and Ernie Johnson
Where: Arno Gustin Hall at the University of Mary
When: May 8, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Doors open at 7 a.m.)
Cost: $50 ticket ($75 after April 1) includes lunch/breaks
Call 355-8262 or go to www.umary.edu to order now!
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Year 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000
Bismarck 7,122 11,090 15,496 18,640 27,670 34,703 44,485 49,272 55,392
Burleigh 15,578 19,769 22,736 25,673 34,016 40,714 54,811 60,161 69,416
table summarizes the city and county census
results since 1920.
It is interesting to see both Bismarck and
Burleigh County on a steady upward population
trend. This is unusual for many local
cities. These results are the sign of a strong,
growing area with a vibrant economy.
What do the experts expect for a 2010
count? The Bismarck/Burleigh Community
Development Department estimates 62,150
people within Bismarck and 80,700 to be the
final count for all of Burleigh County.
The Census Bureau is publicizing the
2010 census. It is promoting a complete
count and will be reminding the community
as the census approaches. Do your part to
make the 2010 Census a resounding success!
It comes just once every 10 years!
April 2009 25

| SPORTS WATCH
April 1
Men’s College Baseball– Northern State at
Dickinson, 2 p.m. MT, 4 p.m. MT
April 2
Men’s College Baseball– MSU-Moorhead vs.
BSC, Mandan, 3 p.m., 5 p.m.
April 4
Women’s College Softball – Mankato State vs.
U-Mary, 12 p.m., 2 p.m.
Boys High School Baseball – Williston at
Mandan, 2 p.m.
Girls High School Soccer – East/West
Tournament, Mandan
Boys & Girls High School Track – Dickinson
Coke Classic, DSU, 10:30 a.m.
April 5
Men’s College Baseball– Miles College vs.
BSC, Mandan, 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Women’s College Softball – SW Minnesota
State vs. U-Mary, 11 p.m., 1 p.m.
April 7
Men’s College Baseball– Minnesota-
Crookston vs. U-Mary, Municipal, 2 p.m.
Boys High School Baseball – St. Mary’s vs.
Dickinson, Southside, 4:30 p.m. MT
Girls High School Soccer – BHS at Mandan,
6 p.m.
Boys & Girls High School Track – Carlson
Booster at Dickinson, 2 p.m. MT
April 8
Women’s College Tennis – Northern State vs.
U-Mary, 2 p.m.
April 9
Boys High School Baseball – Dickinson
vs. BHS, Municipal, 4:30 p.m.; CHS at
Mandan, 4:30 p.m.
Boys & Girls High School Track – Dick
Karlgaard, Community Bowl, 2 p.m.
April 10
College Track & Field – Marauder Open at
U-Mary, TBA
Men’s College Baseball– Valley City at
Dickinson, 1 p.m. MT, 3:30 p.m. MT
Women’s College Softball – Valley City at
Dickinson, 2 p.m. MT, 4 p.m. MT
April 11
Men’s College Baseball– Dawson College vs.
BSC, Mandan, 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Men’s College Baseball– Valley City at
Dickinson, 1 p.m. MT, 3:30 p.m. MT
Women’s College Softball – Valley City at
Dickinson, 1 p.m. MT, 3 p.m. MT
April 13
Girls High School Soccer – Minot vs. BHS,
Community Bowl, 6 p.m.; CHS vs. St.
Mary’s, Community Bowl, 8 p.m.
Boys High School Golf – Century Invitational
at Apple Creek, 11 a.m.
April 14
Men’s College Baseball– BSC vs. U-Mary JV,
Mandan, 3 p.m., 5 p.m.
Women’s College Softball – Jamestown vs.
U-Mary, 3 p.m., 5 p.m.
Boys High School Baseball – BHS vs. St.
Mary’s, Municipal, 4:30 p.m.
Girls High School Softball – CHS at
Dickinson, TBA, MT
Girls High School Tennis – BHS vs. Mandan
at Tom O’Leary, 4:15 p.m.
April 15
Men’s College Baseball– Jamestown at
Dickinson, 2 p.m. MT, 4 p.m. MT
April 16
Women’s College Softball – Jamestown at
Dickinson, 2 p.m. MT, 4 p.m. MT
Boys High School Baseball – CHS vs. St.
Mary’s, Municipal, TBA
Girls High School Soccer – Mandan vs. St.
WANT TO KNOW WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ACTION-
PACKED WORLD OF SPORTS?
Tune in to KFYR 550AM and
ESPN Radio 710AM for play-by-play
action and updates. Just remember....
don’t throw the radio!
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Mary’s, Community Bowl, 6 p.m.; BHS vs.
Century, Community Bowl, 8 p.m.
Girls High School Tennis – Minot Ryan vs.
Mandan, Mandan Middle School, 4 p.m.;
Williston at DHS, 3 p.m. MT
April 17
Women’s College Tennis – Augustana vs.
U-Mary, 5 p.m.
Boys High School Baseball – CHS vs. Jamestown,
Municipal, 4:30 p.m.; Beulah at Mandan,
Memorial, 4:30 p.m.; Williston vs. Dickinson,
Southside, 4:30 p.m. MT
Boys & Girls High School Track – ND Elite “9”,
Community Bowl, 2 p.m.
April 18
Men’s College Baseball– Winona State vs.
U-Mary, Municipal, 1 p.m.
Women’s College Softball – St. Cloud vs.
U-Mary, 11 p.m., 1 p.m.
Men’s College Tennis – Augustana vs. U-Mary,
Sertoma Park, 9 a.m.; St. Cloud State vs.
U-Mary, Sertoma Park, 5 p.m.
Boys High School Baseball – Dickinson at
Mandan, Memorial, 2 p.m.
Boys and Girls High School Track – ND Elite “9”,
Community Bowl, 10:30 a.m.
Boys High School Golf – Dickinson Invitational
at Heart River, 11 a.m.
April 19
Men’s College Baseball– Winona State vs.
U-Mary, Municipal, 12 p.m.; Minot at
Dickinson, 1 p.m. MT, 3:30 p.m. MT
Women’s College Softball – Concordia-St. Paul
vs. U-Mary, 12 p.m., 2 p.m.
April 20
Boys High School Baseball – BHS vs. Century,
Municipal, 4:30 p.m.
Girls High School Tennis – Jamestown vs.
Mandan, Mandan Middle School, 4 p.m.
April 21
Women’s College Softball – Montana State-
Billings vs. U-Mary, 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Boys High School Baseball – Mandan vs. St.
Mary’s, Municipal, 4:15 p.m.; CHS vs.
Dickinson, 5:30 p.m.
Girls High School Soccer – CHS vs. Jamestown,
Community Bowl, 6 p.m.; St. Mary’s vs. BHS,
Community Bowl, 8 p.m.; Minot at Mandan,
6 p.m.
Girls High School Tennis – BHS vs. St. Mary’s at
Tom O’Leary, 4:15 p.m.; CHS vs. Dickinson,
Sertoma, 4:15 p.m.
Girls High School Track – Mandan
Quadrangular, 4 p.m.
April 22
Men’s College Baseball– Bemidji State vs.
U-Mary, Municipal, 2 p.m.
April 23
Men’s College Baseball– MSU-Bottineau vs.
BSC, Mandan, 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Girls High School Soccer – CHS vs. Mandan,
Mandan, 6 p.m.
Girls High School Softball – Dickinson vs. CHS,
Clem Kelley, TBA
Boys & Girls High School Track – Kiwanis,
Community Bowl, 3 p.m.
April 24
Boys High School Baseball – Minot vs.
Dickinson, Southside, 4:30 p.m.
Girls High School Track – BHS/CHS Invite,
Community Bowl, 3 p.m.
Boys High School Golf – St. Mary’s Invitational
at Hawktree, 11 a.m.
April 25
Women’s College Softball – Minnesota State-
Moorhead vs. U-Mary, 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
Boys High School Golf – Bismarck Invitational
at Riverwood, 11 a.m.
April 26
Men’s College Baseball– MSU-Bottineau vs.
BSC, Mandan, 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Women’s College Softball – Minnesota-
Crookston vs. U-Mary, 12 p.m., 2 p.m.
April 27
Boys High School Baseball – Mandan vs.
Century, Municipal, 4:30 p.m.
Girls High School Soccer –Jamestown vs. St.
Mary’s, Community Bowl, 6 p.m.
Girls High School Tennis – Mandan at
Dickinson, 4 p.m.
April 28
Boys High School Baseball – Mandan vs. Minot,
Memorial, 4:30 p.m.; Dickinson at St. Mary’s,
4:15 (CT)
Girls High School Soccer –BHS vs. Mandan,
Community Bowl, 6 p.m.; CHS vs. Minot,
Community Bowl, 8 p.m.
Girls High School Tennis – BHS vs. CHS at
Sertoma, 4:15 p.m.; Dickinson vs. St. Mary’s,
Tom O’Leary, 4 p.m. (CT)
April 29
Men’s College Baseball– Jamestown JV vs. BSC,
Mandan, 3 p.m., 5 p.m.
April 30
Boys High School Baseball – BHS vs. Century,
Municipal, 4:30 p.m.
April 2009 27

| EDUCATION
how do local schools deal with
student cell phones?
Technology can be a blessing and a
curse. Take cell phones, for instance.
We all know how irritating it is to
encounter a driver who is paying more attention
to his cell phone than his driving. But what
about cell phone use in schools?
The three Bismarck high schools have three
different sets of rules regarding cell phone use.
Century High School allows students to use
their phones to talk or text within school walls.
However, they are not allowed to use them
while in the classrooms. If a student breaks the
rule, he or she receives a verbal warning. With
a second offense, the phone is confiscated,
By Jan Schultz
parents called, and the phone can only be reclaimed
by the parent.
Mark Murdock, vice principal at Century,
said phones must be “off and out of sight” at the
school from bell to bell or from the beginning of
class to the end. “Pretty much all students have
cell phones,” said Murdock, “and they use them
in the commons and throughout the school.”
Bismarck High School has a “no cell phones
in school” policy, and St. Mary’s High School
is somewhere in between. “Our cell phone
policy is ‘out of sight, out of mind,’ said Thomas
Eberle, principal of St. Mary’s High School.
“We have an occasional complaint, but stu-
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dents are quite cooperative.” He explained that students may
bring phones to school, but must wait until they are out of the
building to use them.
“I like to teach students to use cell phones respectfully,”
said Sue Skalicky, journalism and English instructor at Century
High School. She believes there is an exception to every
rule.
When her sophomores were preparing for a literature unit
that required parental permission, Skalicky allowed students
who had forgotten to return permission slips to phone parents
from the classroom. She also told of a student whose grandmother
was dying and wanted to be able to take calls from his
family.
Alecia Smith, sophomore at Century High, supports the
cell phone policy at her school. “Some teachers require students
to turn off their phones while in class, which is only fair
considering it’s the teacher’s time for teaching. Others are fine
with phones turned to silent or vibrate,” Smith said.
Schools nationwide have experienced a myriad of problems
with cell phones, the most serious being cheating. Students are
able to text tests, quizzes and/or answers to friends. They have
also recorded teachers and later used the material to get the
teacher in trouble with parents or administrators. Cell phones
can also be used to arrange drug deals or even plot a bomb
threat. On the positive side, students can take pictures of class
projects to e-mail to parents and text message missed assignments
to absent classmates.
Blessing or curse, one thing is certain. Cell phones are but
one small part of the rapidly expanding world of technology.
And they are here to stay.
April 2009 29

| UNIVERSITY PROFILE
BSC’s
ArtsQuest
Celebrates Life
By Candace Gerhardt
If artists reflect different facets of our
lives, the way diamonds reflect light, then
Bismarck State College’s ArtsQuest is a gem
for our community. ArtsQuest is a celebration
of music, visual art, theatre, film and literature
running throughout April and into May on
BSC’s campus.
Talented artists from the college and community,
as well as nationally and internationally
known guest artists will gather to present
their art, most of which is free to the public.
Don’t miss the kick-off musical April 1-5,
“A Man of No Importance,” a weaving of Irish
music and story of a middle-aged bus conductor
and director of local plays, who wrestles
with friendship and temptation in conservative
Dublin in the 1960s.
Barbara Jirges, a BSC art history instructor and
chairperson of the festival, says other highlights
include Oni Buchanan bringing poetry to life
in her piano concert on April 17 in the Sidney
J. Lee Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. and guitarist
David Burgess, recognized internationally by
musicians and critics as a virtuoso, performing
May 1 in the auditorium at 7:30 p.m.
Jirges has a whirlwind of recommendations.
She’s excited about the film festival,
student art displays, readings from “Figments
of Imagination” and “Off-the-Wall”—student-
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directed short plays in an intimate theatre setting.
“We’re always into outreach,” Jirges says. “We want to invite
people to be on campus, and ArtsQuest is a tool to do this.”
ArtsQuest invites awareness, participation and conversation.
Humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson will open a forum for
thought and conversation about “Energy, Environment and
Ethics” and show excerpts of his and David Swenson’s documentary,
“When the Landscape is Quiet Again: The Legacy of
Art Link” on May 5 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the NECE building.
Artists help tell the story of who we are. Jirges explains,
“Art is our visual history—there’s always a tie between art as
self-reflective and a reflection of the times. Art is vital to society.
It influences us, permeates our lives and is in more places
than we imagine.”
Ancient Greeks used to celebrate spring with a festival
honoring Dionysus, god of artists and rebirth. Most of the
great Greek plays were written to be performed at the feast of
Dionysus.
From plays to woodworking to raku firings to concerts,
ArtsQuest is a celebration of life for anyone who wants to
awaken to the world. For more information, visit BSC’s website
at www.bismarckstate.edu./artsquest.
April 2009 31

| FEATURE
'Take your problems head on, sober':
An inmate's view
Final installment on the N.D. Corrections System series
By Stan Stelter
This is an interview
with a young, Native
American inmate.
Because we agreed
to allow him to
remain anonymous,
a fictitious name
is used here.
John’s five-year-old daughter understands
her father’s situation. “We told her that
Daddy is in time out for awhile, that I’ve
been bad and now I have to be punished,” he
says. “She understands that.”
John was raised in a good family on the
Standing Rock Indian Reservation. But, says
the 22-year-old Native American inmate, his
problem with drugs and alcohol led him to
run afoul of the law.
As John speaks in a low, serious tone, it is
snowy and frigid outside, a good January day
to be inside.
But not inside a prison.
Technically, John is not in prison today.
He is housed in the Bismarck Transitional
Center in south Bismarck, the last stop of
treatment and counseling for eligible, nonviolent
prison inmates as they move back
into society. Typically, inmates spend about
four months here before being released.
After graduating high school, John
found the reservation stultifying, where he
said there was nothing to do but drink and
“waste your life away.” He had some run-ins
with the law over drugs and alcohol, but not
major offenses.
It began to get serious in the fall of 2006.
Then, John was speeding around Bismarck
in a friend’s car and smoking a joint.
Police pulled him over and discovered a
quarter-pound of marijuana in the vehicle.
That led to a conviction for possession of
marijuana with intent to deliver, and a sentence
of five years’ probation.
But, in November 2007, his probation was
revoked after he was caught drinking and
driving. This time he ended up with a twoyear
sentence to “the walls,” his term for the
N.D. State Penitentiary.
After orientation and assessment, John
was sent to the Missouri River Correctional
Center, a facility along the river in south
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Bismarck for male inmates considered a
minimum security risk. John’s next assignment
admittedly may have been the most
important in his young life: he went into the
Tompkins Rehabilitation and Corrections
Center, a 100-day, high-intensity treatment
program for drugs and alcohol in Jamestown.
“It was the best treatment I ever went to,”
says John. “It actually sunk in.” He had other
treatments, so why this time? “I would have
to say because of my stay in prison,” he says.
Prison in N.D. is not like the life-anddeath
atmosphere inmates often face daily in
prisons in Texas or Calif. or Ohio. “You go
to prison here, especially the MRCC, and it’s
more like a bad vacation,” he says. “But the
thing that got me to really take it seriously
was being away from my family. Family is a
big thing to me.”
So it was his five-year-old daughter, his
wife and his parents–all supportive, he says–
that finally made the difference. Hopefully.
Now he hopes the upcoming parole
board will see him as a changed person, not
the “drug-addicted, cold, hard person” he had
been. And not a “con” now saying the right
things to get out.
For those young people risking drugs on
the outside, John has some thoughts. “I know
it’s easy to use one of those quick outs, those
quick getaways by getting high or drunk,” he
says. “But it doesn’t solve the problem in the
end. It’s better to take your problems head on
and sober to turn your life around.”
John just may have made that turn.
April 2009 33

Young Entrepreneur
Success Story
Award
Tyler Herman
Broken Spoke Bike Shop
306 South 15th Street
Bismarck, North Dakota
(701) 751-2676
“Gearing Up for Success”
Tyler Herman, owner of the Broken Spoke Bike
Shop, doesn’t think age should matter when it
comes to starting a business and, after spending
some time talking with this ambitious young man,
neither do we.
The 16-year-old entrepreneur didn’t like the idea
of making money by working for someone else or
by relying on allowance from his parents. Instead,
when the opportunity arose four years ago to
own his own business and to make money
doing something he loved, repairing and selling
bicycles, he jumped at the chance.
Tell us about yourself.
I’m a junior at Bismarck High School. I’ve been
into bikes since I was little. I especially like
mountain biking and, for fun, I do BMX racing in
Bismarck.
Tell us how you started your company.
I was working part time for a local bike shop.
By City Magazine Staff
Young Entrepreneur Success Story
RECOGNIZING ENTREPRENEURS UNDER 30 WHO ARE CULTIVATING
THE SPIRIT OF INNOVATION IN NORTH DAKOTA
The owners decided to move from Bismarck to
Medora, and they talked me into opening my
own shop. My parents thought it was a good
idea and supported me all the way.
Tell us about what you do.
My busiest season is summer when I put in
around 40 hours a week repairing bikes. I also
sell BMX and mountain bikes and keep a limited
inventory on hand.
Starting a new business is a big challenge.
Did you have any early doubts that might
have stopped you?
I didn’t have too many doubts other than there
were a couple of other bike shops in town that
would be my competition.
What do you think is the key to your
success?
Over the years, I’ve fixed hundreds of bikes, and
it’s not often that I come across a bike I can’t fix.
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I think that service is a big part of my success;
I offer fast turnaround, which my customers
appreciate. I also spend quite a bit of time
educating my customers, especially those who
don’t understand the capabilities and limitations
of their bikes.
Who are your role models? Who are the
people who helped you along the way?
My mom and dad. My mom does my taxes, and
my dad loans me money every now and then.
What is it about your business that you are
most proud of?
That I opened it and that I’ll have something to
show for my work in the future.
Where do you see yourself and your
company in the future?
I plan to attend Barnett Bicycle Institute in Colo.
after I graduate from high school. After that, I am
going to come back to Bismarck to expand my
company.
What do your friends think about your
business?
They think it’s pretty cool.
About the Y.E.S.S. Awards
City Magazine and Dickinson State University’s
Strom Center for Entrepreneurship and
Innovation’s Young Entrepreneur Success Story
(Y.E.S.S.) Award winner will be announced each
issue. We will profile individuals who personify the
entrepreneurial spirit of our state and offer advice
to others facing similar challenges as our featured
entrepreneur. Experts tell us there is a strong
correlation between innovation, entrepreneurial
activity and a region’s economic vitality. Creative
young adults are key to North Dakota’s economic
future. If you know of an entrepreneur under 30 who
is making a difference, we invite your nominations.
Email us at City Magazine, thecitymagazine@
unitedprinting.com, or call us at 701-223-0505.
Our Advice:
City Magazine asked Tyler’s mom, Dawn
Herman, for some advice on how to encourage
and support young entrepreneurs. She
said, “Starting a business as Tyler did give
him a lot of responsibility at a young age.”
When customers come in, Dawn is proud
to say that her son never puts work off until
the next day. “He finishes the repair and
will usually call the customer that same
night to tell him that the bike is ready to be
picked up.”
The rule around the Herman house was
always that the kids needed to work to pay
for half of anything that they wanted to buy.
Dawn and her husband Steve believe that
this rule taught Tyler the value of a dollar.
“We told him not to be afraid to try. The
company may make it or not, but at least
you tried.”
April 2009 35

| HISTORY
Dakota Beer:
A good idea, but a bad batch
dooms brewery
Back in the late 1950s, a few people
thought N.D. was missing out on a
golden opportunity or, more precisely,
a golden brewing opportunity.
Since the state was the nation’s leader in
producing barley, why not a N.D. brewery? It
had been tried before, but failed.
According to a Bismarck Tribune story,
the brewery seemed to be a good venture. “It
used N.D. capital, labor and raw materials
and appeared to have created a good market
within the state.”
Move over Hamm’s, here comes Dakota
By Stan Stelter
Beer.
Organizers incorporated Dakota Malting
and Brewing Company in November 1959 to
“build, equip, maintain, manage and operate
a brewery and malting plant.” Plans were to
build a brewery with a capacity of 50,000 barrels
a year, employing up to 60 and marketing
in N.D. and S.D.
They began selling shares of stock at $1
each, with a goal of one million shares, but
only to North Dakotans. About 3,500 state
residents snatched up the million shares, including
an estimated 267 bar owners around
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the state.
Likely
many
other
stockholders
were
patrons of
those 267
pubs.
Mandan
had the inside
track
for the
business,
offering 19
acres for a
site. But the
company’s directors opted for Bismarck instead, deciding
in early 1960 to build alongside the Soo Railroad line just
north of the Big Boy Drive Inn on East Main.
Shortly, the name “Dakota Beer” was chosen, and
booze began flowing in May 1961.
But the first batch of Dakota Beer had a problem: it
simply didn’t taste good. Apparently brewmaster Frank
Bauer had opted not to install filtration equipment that
would remove phenol from the Missouri River water.
Phenol, or carbolic acid, is a compound that comes from
natural plants and, in this case, likely related to the oil-tar
base in the water.
As the brewmaster from Detroit discovered too late,
phenol’s sweet, tarry odor and taste didn’t mix well
with beer, especially a new beer just hitting the market.
Though phenol can even catch fire, the only problem for
Dakota Beer was bad taste, not flaming beer.
So, the bad beer was recalled, holes punched in the
cans and the golden product dumped.
Dakota Beer’s owners quickly brought in an Austrianborn
graduate of a world-renowned brewmaster school,
and the beer improved. But the damage to beer-drinkers’
taste buds had been done.
Bills began piling up, and the brewery found itself in
trouble. A Missouri advertising company sued for $8,347
in unpaid bills, and the local sheriff tied up and then
auctioned 5,000 cases of Dakota Beer.
Facing more and more creditors, Dakota Malting went
bankrupt, and the doors closed on N.D.’s only existing
brewery on Sept. 30, 1965.
Stan Stelter, a North Dakota native and free-lance writer, is
development director at the Abused Adult Resource Center.
Photo above copyright 2006 Tavern Trove LLC
Spring Fling 2009 37

| SAFETY TIP
ATA MARTIAL ARTS:
Kidz'n Power
By Mike Wetsch
It has been said that bad things can happen
to good people. Unfortunately, in today’s
world, all too often our youth are the
target of these “bad things”.
We have become a society where we continually
experience the appalling results of children
becoming victims of childhood predators. A
scary statistic shows that many child predators
commit crimes against children over 100 times
prior to their first arrest.
Many convicted child predators continue to
commit crimes against children an additional
10 times after their release from custody and
before a subsequent arrest.
As members of a socially responsible society,
we must work together to ensure the safety of
our next generation.
Wayne Materi, owner and instructor of
ATA Martial Arts, is committed to the safety of
our youth. On April 20, a Kidz’n Power Child
Safety Seminar is hosted by and held at ATA
Martial Arts at 801 West Interstate Ave.
The two classes on April 20 are free of charge
and open to area youth. The first is for children
ages four through seven from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30
p.m. A second class for children ages eight and
up runs from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Space is limited so make sure to call in advance.
Leave your name and number, and ATA
Martial Arts will call to confirm your child’s
registration.
Kidz’n Power is a national program created
by ATA Martial Arts and assists children in
developing the skills to empower them to make
safe decisions when encountering the possible
threat of a stranger.
Endorsed by AmberAlert.com, many aspects
of the seminar deal directly with abduction prevention
strategies. Participants will learn about
the many dangers of encounters with strangers.
Children will receive instruction in selfdefense
tactics and participate in role-playing
scenarios. Each child will receive a free child
identification kit that includes emergency
contact information, personal and medical information,
physical characteristics, photograph
procedures, fingerprint sample chart with ink,
dental chart and DNA collection directions
with baggies for DNA samples.
The identification kit is a valuable resource
for law enforcement in the event a child is
missing. Each child will receive a certificate of
completion at the end of the seminar. As an
added bonus, attendees will receive free classes
thru April 30th at ATA Martial Arts.
For additional information for the Kidz’n
Power Child Safety Seminar or additional classes
at ATA Martial Arts, readers are welcome to
contact Wayne Materi at 701-224-1663.
Mike Wetsch is a deputy with the Burleigh County
Sheriff’s Department and assigned to the patrol
division.
The Safety Tip
is sponsored by:
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Inside/Out Wellness Center:
ALTERnATIVE HEALTH CARE FoR THE BoDy AnD SouL
Everybody recognizes the fundamental
human desire to both achieve and
maintain optimal health. Therefore, it
is up to each of us to seek out opportunities
that will ultimately lead to a healthier,
happier and longer life.
For those of you who are committed to
exploring the pathways that lead to physical
and emotional well being, the answer may be
closer than you think. The staff members at
the Inside/Out Wellness Center in Dickinson,
N.D., are determined to help willing individuals
reach their personal health goals.
In June 2008, MaryEllen Logan, independent
practitioner and lifestyle coach, opened
the center to assist and educate people on
By Deanna Voutsas
their lifelong path to health and wellness.
Her focus is on helping customers identify
and meet health objectives through a natural,
holistic approach. “I’ve always been interested
in alternative health. I want to help people
lead healthier lives,” Logan said.
Some of the innovative services the Inside/
Out Wellness Center offers include IonCleanse
therapy, MIGUN Jade Thermal Bed, Holy Tea
cleansing, massage therapy, weight loss support
classes, reflexology, Core Synchronism,
Lymphatic Drainage and much more.
The center also offers a wide array of
organic foods, supplements and personal care
items, such as facial products and essential oils.
Continued on page 41
April 2009 39

| WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA
The Manufacturer’s Roundtable:
Making History through Dedication and Determination
Medieval knights were not the only
ones with a round table. In the
1980s, major manufacturers in
Dickinson formed an informal organization,
the Manufacturer’s Roundtable.
“Our first meeting was at the Elks club,”
Guy Moos, president of Baker
Boy, recalls. Some of the
major founder manufacturers
that solidified this alliance
include TMI Systems
Design Corporation, Steffes
Corporation, Baker Boy and
Fisher Industries.
For well over two
decades, these committed
community leaders have been
demonstrating citizenship
and contributing to a better
quality of place. Major local
manufacturers meet bimonthly to discuss
opportunities, resolve issues and to improve
the competitiveness of the manufacturing
industry in Southwestern N.D.
Among the diversity of topics, the
group discusses workforce training and
development issues, employee retention, sales
successes and technological breakthroughs.
“Manufacturers in Dickinson are a very
sharing group. We share our successes, trials,
By Deanna Voutsas
“ Manufacturers in
Dickinson are a very
sharing group. We share
our successes, trials,
and tribulations. We
constantly encourage
each other. ”
and tribulations. We constantly encourage
each other,” says Moos.
Networking is another key element that
becomes attainable through these gatherings.
As Joe Rothschiller, president and chief
operating officer of Steffes Corporation
says, “The Manufacturer’s
Roundtable is a “networking”
vehicle that enables business
leaders to informally share
experiences of best practices;
openly discusses local, state
and national issues; support
one another professionally;
and helps each organization
grow.
He says, “The whole of
the group is smarter than
the individual person. As a
group, our intent is to grow
Southwestern N.D.”
The group is also concerned with how to
create opportunities for the Dickinson community
that will positively affect our quality
of life. According to Gaylon Baker, Stark
Development Corporation executive vicepresident
and Roundtable facilitator, “We
are working together to help the community
prosper.”
The members of the Manufacturer’s
Roundtable have been instrumental in supporting
local projects that have helped shape
Dickinson into what it is today. Such projects
include the West River Community Center,
the Workforce Training project and the
Badlands Activities Center, to name just a few.
Although it may be true that the present
members of the Roundtable are not famous
historical knights from the past, the dynamic
group is most certainly making history in
Southwestern N.D. Their dedication, determination
and drive for success will keep
these team players fueled for many, many
years to come.
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“ I want to teach my
customers how to get
rid of bad habits that
sabotage weight loss
so they can keep the
weight off once
they lose it. ”
Story continued from page 39
One highly sought after
service among dedicated customers
is the support group,
which meets once a week for
approximately three months.
The topics discussed range
anywhere from eliminating
sugar cravings to differentiating
good fats from bad fats.
As Logan says, “I want to
teach my customers how to get
rid of bad habits that sabotage
weight loss so they can keep the weight off once they lose it.”
When it comes to the best-loved product, ZMP 400-The
Perfect Formula takes the prize. Customers have had a great
response to the marine phytoplankton-rich nutrients. More
specifically, ZMP 400 contains minerals that help detoxify
our bodies, remove heavy metals, balance pH and strengthen
our immune systems.
So, if you are in the neighborhood and are ready to
take control of your health, be sure to stop by Inside/Out
Wellness Center where your body is sure to receive the royal
treatment from the inside out.
After all,
you only
have one
body. It is
up to you to
make it last
a lifetime!
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| YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY, BABY!
Discovering Serendipity
“ Some days, I just sit back
and try to take everything in
because it's everything
I ever dreamt of, and it's
really happening. We are
blessed to do what we love,
where we want to do it. ”
~ Nicole Ross
By Nicole Morrison-Mathern
Serendipity, the effect by which one accidentally discovers
something fortunate, especially while looking
for something else entirely (Wikipedia). There is
probably no other word in the world more perfect than
“serendipity” for Nicole Ross to name her Dickinson coffee
shop, even if it’s named after the movie rather than the
definition.
Ross grew up in Dickinson and moved, in 1986, with
her family who desired to swap the rolling plains of N.D.
with the ocean view of Ore. Her career started by managing
a music studio, and then something happened causing
her to fall in love with entrepreneurship.
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The e-bug bit hard and, in 1997, she partnered with
her mother, Cynthia Ross, to open “Salads to Go”–a niche
kiosk business in the Portland area. They started with
salads and soon added sandwiches until the e-bug bit
again when the coffee kiosk man next to them asked if
they would like to purchase his business.
Knowing zilch about coffee, they did their research by
going to every coffee shop they could find in the Portland
area discovering espressos, lattes, mochas and more until
they were able to form their own personal touch in the
coffee world called “Coffee Clutch”.
Their business took off, and life was great, but the
beauty of the Ore. mountains and the peacefulness of the
Pacific Ocean started to pale in comparison to the family
they missed “back home” in N.D.
In 2005, they decided it was just too long to be away
and that they no longer wanted to miss Christmases full
of cousins, aunts and uncles, or go a year or more without
seeing family members. So they made the move “back
home” to open Serendipity Coffee House.
Their family was nervous for them and came in nearly
every day to be sure they would have customers. The
family soon found that there was nothing to worry about
and that the coffee house was doing great.
Ross believes her openness to what the Dickinson
community wanted, coupled with her great Northwest
experience and the fact that she did not fear failure,
allowed the business to keep growing.
Serendipity outgrew its strip mall home in 2007 and
moved to its current location on the corner of State and
Fairway right next to JD’s BBQ (which just happens to be
owned by Ross’s brother, Jeremy Dean Ross).
Ross describes Serendipity as a place to relax and slow
down in this fast-paced world—a place where you can
read a book, have a nice conversation or spend time as a
family just listening to live music.
“Some days, I just sit back and try to take everything
in because it’s everything I ever dreamt of, and it’s really
happening. We are blessed to do what we love, where we
want to do it,” said Ross. Kind of sounds like serendipity
to me!
Nicole Morrison-Mathern is assistant director of the Harold
Schafer Emerging Leaders Academy at the University of Mary
as well as the co-owner of the 100% women-owned businesses,
Moxe In Action, LLC, Entertainment Resources, and URL (U
Rock Lately) Radio.
You've Come A Long Way Baby is sponsored by:
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Parade of Homes
Creating the Perfect Lawn
Inflatable Summer Fun
A Taste of North Dakota
Budget Botox
Spring Vehicle Care
North Dakota Tourism
Weddings
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Spring
PARADE OF HOMES
Twice each year, the Bismarck-Mandan
Home Builders Association
(BMHBA) organizes an event that
gives us all an opportunity to view a
wide variety of new homes in our area. If you
are in the market for a new home or just interested
to see what’s new in home building,
the 2009 Spring Parade of Homes on April
18-19 and 25-26 is the event you can’t miss!
This year, there are 36 homes on the
schedule, some in each price category. The
home builders will again showcase their
By Wes Engbrecht
abilities so you can decide what features you
must have in your new home. A listing of the
homes and directions to each are located at
the BMHBA website (www.bmhba.com).
Carol Vondracheck, BMHBA executive
officer, is optimistic about the attendance at
this year’s event. She says “In the past, we
have sold around 4,000 tickets, and I don’t
think that will change much this year. A lot of
people are interested in new home features,
even if they’re looking for remodeling ideas
for their current home.”
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There will be a variety of spec homes,
custom-built homes and town homes built
by over 20 contractors. As the technology
changes each year, the builders seem to work
exciting changes into the finished product.
Energy efficient and “green home” features
will be popular as many people look to save
money and be environmentally conscious.
The homes on this spring’s listing are
located around Bismarck/Mandan and offer
a great opportunity to see the new developments
popping up around the area. For those
looking to move, it’s a good time to scope
out a new neighborhood and check out the
amenities in those areas.
Ticket prices are $5 for adults, which
can be used for both weekends. Children
under 12 are free if accompanied by an adult.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Dan’s
Supermarkets, Central Market and Cash
Wise Foods. You can also purchase your
tickets at any one of the homes in the parade.
Hours are 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday
and Sunday.
Fleck’s Furniture and Appliance will
be donating a stainless steel kitchen appliance
package as the grand prize this year. If
you have to miss out on this month’s event,
it won’t be long until the Parade of Homes
comes around again in the fall!
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Plastics are classified by a “resin identification code”—a number
from 1 to 7 that represents a different type of resin. That number is usually
imprinted on the bottom of your container; flip it upside down, and you’ll see
a recycling triangle with the number in the middle.
Next time you’re shopping, buy plastics with these codes: #2 HDPE, #4 LDPE and #5 PP.
These plastics transmit no known chemicals into your food and are generally recyclable.
Avoid buying plastics with the following codes: #3 PVC, #6 PS and #7 PC. These harmful
products can cause major health risks such as cancer, heart disease and obesity.
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Creating
THE PERFECT LAWN
It’s funny
how,
after
a long
winter, the
roar of the
lawn mower
and the smell
of freshly
cut grass can
make us grin.
Sure, we
may not feel
this way in
September
when we’ve
spent hours trimming our lawn to perfection,
but this spring let’s start our planting season
right; let’s talk lawn.
For folks in four-season climates, the best
By Mandy Thomas
time to plant grass is in early spring (April
or March) or late fall (August to September).
Spring and fall seeding gives grass the time it
needs to establish its roots before the heat of
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summer arrives.
Although we
know when to plant
it, what kind of
grass seed should we
choose? “I’ve found
that a mix of perennial
rye grass and blue
grass works well,” said
Doug Rosenbaum,
live nursery specialist
at Lowe’s in Bismarck.
“It’s also important to
use a good organic or
standard starter fertilizer.”
When grass
finally does sprout,
it’s critical to keep it
healthy. “In your yard,
the key to success is
to fertilize, water and
test your soil to make
sure it has the right
alkalinity and pH,” said Rosenbaum. “If you
keep your lawn and soil healthy, then the weeds
will go away.”
Lawn sprinkler systems are a great way to
improve grass conditions. “Lawn sprinklers
are efficient, save money and don’t force you
to move hoses or turn the hose tap on and off,”
said Brian Brendel, owner and estimator of
Brendel’s Lawn Sprinkling in Bismarck.
Besides offering
precision watering,
a reduced water bill,
increased leisure
time and healthier
plants, there are a few
things you should
know before having
one installed.
“If you are building
a new house, it’s best
to put the sprinkler
system in during the
construction phase,
or before you put
the grass in,” said
Brendel. “You’ll also
need a separate water
line pumped to the
outside of the house.”
Those with sprinkler
systems also
need to contact an
installer in the fall to
get remaining water pumped from the sprinkler
pipes to protect their system (winterization).
To obtain an estimate, contact Brian at Brendel’s
Lawn Sprinkling by calling 701-258-9571.
With proper planting time, seed selection,
soil maintenance and adequate watering, your
lawn can turn from ordinary to extraordinary
in no time.
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| SPORTS SHOW PREVIEW
In the world of outdoor summer recreation,
water sports rank high. No matter
the size of the lake, river or pond, you
will find water enthusiasts enjoying
themselves on it when the weather turns hot.
Inflatable
Summer Fun
By Wes Engbrecht
The variety of inflatable water toys has
grown considerably in recent years. There are
high-speed towing loungers with open decks
or the less challenging versions with backrests
and built-in seats. They can accommodate
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Photo taken from aquaglide.net
one rider or several, depending on your needs.
The beauty of inflatable water toys is you can pull them
with almost anything that floats and has a motor. Your wave
runner will be the most versatile option, but any speed boat
will provide adequate towing capability as well.
For stationary enjoyment for the entire family, try out
the inflatable trampolines and waterslides. You can also buy
modular systems that create a “water park” feel.
You can turn any bay into a veritable wonderland of
excitement for your crew. Best of all, you should experience
fewer injuries as the water will break your fall.
If you just want to soak up some rays, maybe an inflatable
island or lanai is just what you need. They are available in all
shapes and sizes and should provide that level of relaxation
you’ve been dreaming of all winter.
To find dealers of these products, just do your online
research. Websites such as www.scheels.com and www.aquaglide.net
will give you a starting point.
Aquaglide® is a supplier of all types of inflatable water
toys. The company’s website will give you a great range of options
and then you can narrow your search down to that type
of product to find one that fits your needs.
As with any water sport, safety is always a concern. Be
sure to pick out the toys that fit your family’s capabilities.
Whipping a child on a tube behind a wave runner looks fun,
but it can easily become dangerous with too much speed.
Have fun and be careful!
This summer, don’t be left out. Go online or to your nearest
recreational supply store and pick out your favorites. You
will be amazed at how much fun you’ve been missing on the
water!
Wes Engbrecht, a Bismarck free-lance writer, is the communications
director for Capital Electric Cooperative.
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| A TASTE OF NORTH DAKOTA
Ingredients
1 Box Farfalle (Bow Tie) Pasta 16 oz.
1 Can Black Olives, Pitted
1 cup Yellow Pepper, Coarsely Diced
1 cup Red Pepper, Coarsely Diced
1 cup Red Onion, Finely Diced
1⁄4 cup Diced Jalapeno’s (jar)
8 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 Tsp. Italian Seasoning
1 cup Cloverdale Tangy Summer Sausage, Diced
1 16 oz. Bottle Zesty Italian Salad Dressing
Recipes and photos supplied by Cloverdale Foods
Company. Based in Mandan, N.D., since 1915, Cloverdale
Foods Company manufactures high quality processed
meats which are distributed throughout the Western
United States.
Instructions
Cook farfalle according to package directions,
drain and rinse in cold water. Combine
remaining ingredients with farfalle and toss to
coat. Chill well and stir prior to serving. May
need to adjust dressing according to taste. Easy
to make and tastes GREAT.
A Taste of North Dakota
is sponsored by:
For more great recipes visit the “Extra Content” section at
www.thecitymag.com
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SALSA DOGS
Ingredients
8 Cloverdale Hot Dogs
1/3 cup chunky salsa
1 - 4 oz. can chopped green chilies, well drained
1⁄2 cup 4-cheese Mexican style shredded cheese
1/3 cup mesquite flavored barbecue sauce
8 hot dog buns
1 small fresh jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
Grill Cloverdale hot dogs 6-8 minutes over medium heat.
Turn often and continue to cook until steamy hot throughout
or internal temperature reaches 165° F.
In a small saucepan, stir barbecue sauce and salsa together.
Cook over low heat until bubbly. Place a grilled Cloverdale
hot dog on each bun; top each hot dog with 1 tablespoon salsa
mixture, 1 tablespoon green chilies, and 1 tablespoon shredded
cheese.
Broil, 4 inches from heat source, just until cheese is melted.
Sprinkle chopped jalapeno over melted cheese.
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| HEALTH
Budget Botox
Move Over Botox, Make Room For A Less Expensive Wrinkle Eraser
If you’re hooked
on Botox, but it
doesn’t fit into
your budget these
days, good news is on
the way. For the first
time, there may soon be
a cheaper, more effective
alternative to Botox.
Experts say Reloxin
works just like Botox
only it’s less expensive,
about one-third less,
appears to take effect
sooner, lasts longer
and is just as safe.
Board-certified
plastic surgeon Dr.
Rick Paulson says,
“For people looking
to turn back the
hands of time or
prevent wrinkles, this
new product will be
worth a try when it
gets approved.”
Sue Andersen, 61,
By Health Specialist Marilyn Mitzel
While side effects are almost nonexistent,
they may include a slight
burning at the injection site and
swelling or bruising. Some patients
have complained of nausea and
temporary headaches. Most side
effects are temporary and can often
be avoided if the proper technique
is used and an experienced doctor
gives the injections.
is a big fan of Botox.
“It takes years off my
face. It gets rid of the
lines around my eyes,
smoothes out my
forehead and lifts my
brows and neck.”
However, it’s
expensive, costing
anywhere from $300
to $700, depending on
how many areas of the
face and neck are being
treated, and it only
lasts a few months.
So when Andersen
heard the FDA was
about to approve a
new product that’s
just as good as Botox,
but lasts longer for
less money, she
wanted to learn more.
“I’m a working
girl and, with today’s
economy, right now
cost is more impor-
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tant to me than ever,” says Andersen.
That’s another reason the beauty industry
is buzzing about Reloxin. It’s been available
in Europe for several years and is under review
by the FDA for use in the U.S., with approval
expected in early 2009.
Some European doctors report that, while
Botox can last three to six months or more,
Reloxin lasts at least four to eight months or
longer. As Americans become more conscious
of how they spend their cash, Reloxin could
not come at a better time.
Paulson says, “Let’s face it—people are
looking for lower prices in everything so the
next time you go in for Botox ask if Reloxin is
now available.”
That’s what Andersen is going to do. “When
I look good, I feel better and, if it costs less, I
have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”
Botox has become one of the most popular
beauty products in the nation, with nearly $1
billion in sales each year.
For more information, contact the Aesthetic
Center of Plastic Surgery, 701-255-3311,
www.theaestheticcenter.net
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| WE Drive
Spring Vehicle Care
It appears that
our long,
but “normal”
Dakota
winter, is over, and
now spring vehicle
maintenance can
begin. Drivers will
want to attend to
cleaning up their
favorite rides, as
the harsh winter
we’ve experienced
has been unusually
hard on vehicles
that are driven
daily.
It’s all about
protecting our investment and making the vehicle
a pleasure to own and drive safely. So, here
is . . . CM’s annual vehicle checklist for safe and
enjoyable motoring.
TIRES—Tires, being one of a vehicle’s
most vital components, should be inspected
for abnormal wear, proper inflation and damage.
Winter road conditions are not kind to
By Mike LaLonde
tires. Consider
nitrogen as a
good alternative
to compressed
air as nitrogen
lengthens tire
life, and inflation
pressures remain
more stable.
BODY—The
underside of the
vehicle should
get a good flushing,
particularly
the wheel wells
and suspension
areas, as trapped
moisture can
be the start of future rust problems. Chips and
scratches should be touched up and, after cleaning,
a good wax application will not only protect
body and trim pieces, but will also improve
the vehicle’s appearance.
GLASS—Drivers need good vision to drive
safely, and the film that builds up on interior
glass surfaces affects visibility. All glass surfaces
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need to be cleaned thoroughly; the clarity will
surprise you!
INTERIOR—Carpeting and upholstery
should get a thorough vacuuming, along with a
vinyl or leather treatment on seating and dash
surfaces, vents and controls.
MECHANICAL—Oil is an engine’s lifeblood.
Your last vehicle servicing was probably
in the fall, and our extended winter, with
temperature fluctuations, depletes engine oil
life. Local dealership and service shop experts
recommend either a good synthetic or blended
synthetic oil. The cost is a bit higher, but synthetic
lubricants last longer than conventional
oils. Coolant condition should be checked along
with battery condition, and all other fluids
topped off.
For motorheads, these chores can be enjoyable,
especially on one of the first nice, sunny
spring Saturdays, but for drivers not so inclined,
there are detailing services available at our local
dealerships that are complete and economical.
Either way, a favorite ride just seems to run
better when clean and well maintained. Our rides
are probably the second largest investment we
make outside of our homes. Let’s drive 'em, enjoy
'em, and above all, drive safely and responsibly.
Mike LaLonde is a Bismarck area writerphotographer
and is genuinely car crazy!
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| TRAVEL
North Dakota Tourism
April is a great time of year in N.D.
After spending the previous four
months bundled up while we ski,
snowboard, snowmobile and fish, we can
now hike, ride bike, fish and generally enjoy
the outdoors with no more than a light windbreaker.
Trees are budding out, and yards start
to turn green as we ease into late spring and
early summer.
There are many things to do in N.D. during
April, both indoors and outdoors, as we
transition between seasons. We have concerts
and sports shows; home shows and car
shows; motorcycle shows and auto racing.
By the time May rolls around, you will
have enough to see and do to fill your calendar.
Make it a point to check out some or all
of the following events.
Outside: It’s Easter, time for an Easter
egg hunt or two. Take the kids to Fort Buford
and the confluence near Williston or to Fort
Mandan near Washburn for traditional egg
scrambles on April 11.
Inside: Jazz it up with musical performances
by jazz violinist Doug Cameron at
Belle Mehus Auditorium in Bismarck on
April 18 or a vocal concert by Melba Joyce at
the Fargo Theatre.
Outside: Head to Friday night races at
By Scooter Pursley
Rare Persian Onager
Photo taken from redriverzoo.org
River Cities
Speedway
in Grand
Forks. Outlaw
sprints, late
models and
superstocks
thunder
around the
one-third-mile
oval every
Friday starting
April 24.
Inside: Cars
and bikes and
trikes, oh my!
The Prime
Steel Car Show
and the Red
River Motor-
cycle Show have teamed up to turn Alerus
Center in Grand Forks into hot rod heaven
on April 18-19.
Outside: Get to Red River Zoo on April
25 for the Party for the Planet. Have fun,
while learning how you can protect Earth.
Contact N.D. Tourism for more information on
these and other events in N.D. by calling 1-800-
435-5663 or visiting www.NDtourism.com.
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Photo provided by Impressions by Ashley Lynn
| WEDDING GUIDE
Bismarck Professional's
Dish About Weddings
As North Dakota’s capital city, Bismarck
is a hub of wedding activity in our
love-filled state. From elegant dresses
By Mandy Thomas
to flashy limousines, locals dish about the latest
wedding opportunities for brides, starting
with wedding attire.
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The Jungle Bus From Nightlife Limousine.
“ We like wedding
gowns brought in for
alterations at least
a month before the
wedding and
bridesmaid dresses
two weeks prior
to the wedding. ”
Natural shades accented
with bright colors top the list
in 2009 fashion. “We’re seeing
lots of earth-tone (brown,
champagne, orange, cinnamon,
clover) dresses and vests
paired with bright flowers,”
said Lana Hanson, owner of
White Lace Bridal.
Depending on the location,
brides are choosing light
and airy dresses for destination
weddings and mermaidstyle
dresses most often.
Hanson recommends order-
ing a dress at LEAST six months prior to the wedding, if not
sooner. Bridesmaid dresses are no exception.
“Many bridesmaids are now being allowed to pick their
own style of dress as long as it’s the same color as the bride
chooses,” said Hanson. “That way bridesmaids can pick the
style that fits them the best and meets their price range.”
Unfortunately, not all dresses fit perfectly. “We like
wedding gowns brought in for alterations at least a month
before the wedding and bridesmaid dresses two weeks
prior to the wedding,” said Mary Vogel, owner of Personally
Yours Alterations. “If they’re not here soon enough, a rush
fee is added.”
Wedding planning shouldn’t cause brides to pull out
their hair, however. At Lillians, brides, bridesmaids and
divas can celebrate being a woman by booking a fun-filled
“Diva Night.” This private event, held at Lillians, is for 20
to 40 women who enjoy a beverage of their choice, along
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with the luxury of a massage therapist and
cosmetologist, and an exclusive jewelry and
accessory shopping experience.
“At Diva Night, women can personalize
their evening,” said Susan Schwieters, Lillians
owner. “Women can do ‘women things’
and enjoy ridiculously affordable handbags
and accessories, including scarves, jewelry,
sunglasses, wallets and more.” To book an
exclusive Diva Night, call 701-258-5303 and
ask for Susan, or visit www.lilliansshoppe.
com to learn more!
For a final celebration of single life or
an elegant escort to the church, Nightlife
Limousine can help you travel in style. Their
new Ford Excursion SUV, occupying up to 26
passengers, is great for large groups. For an
edgier ride, try one of their theme Jungle and
Wild West party buses.
“Our Jungle Bus offers surround seating,
leopard carpeting and a disco dance floor
with lights underneath,” said Rick Berge,
owner. “All party buses contain flat-screen
TVs and karaoke.” To see pictures and learn
more, visit nightlifelimousine.com.
On the big day, don’t underestimate the
importance of great hair and makeup. At
Salon 613 & Spa, the wedding party can tan,
receive pedicures, book a massage, get their
makeup done and get a stunning hairstyle.
To learn more about wedding day specials,
visit www.salon613andspa.com.
Hopefully, this local advice will point you
in the right direction!
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701-527-2926
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