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Whatever happened to Wanda Lou (Lowry) Royse Wanda Lou Lowry, Miss North Dakota 1967. It’s hard to believe it’s been four decades since that name was a household word. Let’s catch up with her! Having just graduated from New Town High School, Royse moved to Bismarck to prepare for the Miss America pageant. She says it was THE turning point in her life. “I met Jane Grey Stewart, who directed the N.D. pageant and became my chaperone,” said Royse. “I worked at KFYR-TV, where I did commercials and sang on the ‘This is Music’ broadcast to schools across the state. And, I toured the U.S. with Fred Waring for a year. These experiences truly changed my life!” After the national pageant, Royse returned to Bismarck to be a KFYR-TV weather person and host the “Be Our Guest” show. She graduated from Bismarck Junior College, and in 1976, her life took another major turn when she married Al Royse of Mandan. “I moved to the Bay area because my husband got a job with a CPA firm there,” said Royse. “We’ve been in Calif. ever since!” With a tear in her voice, Wanda says she’s most proud raising two fantastic kids, Jennifer and Matthew, who would come home each summer to work at Grandma and Grandpa Royse’s produce stand in Mandan. Jennifer was a performer in New York <strong>City</strong> for two years before founding The Royse Group, a real estate agency specializing in relocating executives. Matthew recently graduated with a master’s degree in accounting and is job hunting. Wanda, who earned a Bachelor of Arts with honors in broadcasting and theatre arts from San Jose State, By Renae Hoffmann Walker Calif., continues to perform with many West Coast groups, most recently the Golden Gate <strong>City</strong> Orchestra. Besides raising kids, singing, doing community theatre and volunteer work, Royse owns three businesses. She founded WR Communication Consultants 26 years ago. She and her five consultants work with large companies and individuals on presentation skills, writing, team building, leadership and customer satisfaction. Two years ago, she created WR Costume Collective to rent out her many costumes. Recently, she started her third business. “It’s my retirement plan,” said Royse. “I get to eat and share delicious, healthy Belgian chocolate called Xocai.” While Wanda has been involved with her community and church in San Mateo, Calif., she says it’s not the same as living in N.D., where she feels there’s a deeper connection with people. “They seem more like family,” said Royse. 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 14 thecitymag.com
MANDAN ON THE Move | Mandan Offers Holiday Shopping Festivities By Ellen Huber, Business Development Director Santa’s elves, Wanda Knoll and Tami Helmers, will greet customers and pass out candy canes during the Santa Shop Hop on Nov. 28. This holiday season, give your family the gift of fun and fellowship by participating in Mandan’s “Over the River and Through the Shops” hometown Christmas celebration complete with carolers, horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa Claus and more than $5,000 in Mandan Bucks giveaways. Find more than you imagined during “Shop Hop ‘Til You Drop” customer appreciation weeks from Nov. 21 to Nov. 27, Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, and Dec. 5 to Dec. 11, where merchants will offer special discounts. Each “shop hopper” will receive a Holiday Shopping Passport at any participating store. Shoppers who have their passports stamped at 10 businesses are eligible to win $250 in Mandan Bucks each week. A special “Santa Shop Hop” will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, with entertainment at the Mysteria Theater from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit five participating stores to become eligible to win $500 in Mandan Bucks. The day culminates with Santa’s Arrival at 5 p.m. at the Mandan Community Center, 901 Division St. Shoppers also have other opportunities to win and earn Mandan Bucks. Many businesses throughout the community are serving as registration sites. Fifty dollars in Mandan Bucks will be awarded each day of the festivities from Nov. 21 to Dec. 11. Be among the first to buy $100 in Mandan Bucks between Nov. 21 and Christmas to receive an extra $20 certificate. The offer is limited to the first 150 purchases. Gift certificates are available at Mandan financial institutions and the Mandan Progress Organization, 411 W. Main St. Expect bright lights in Mandan for the Christmas season. Shops will compete in a storefront decorating contest. Celebrity judges will select a winner from downtown, Memorial Highway and elsewhere. Shoppers can vote between Nov. 28 and Dec. 4 for a “People’s Choice” winner when they submit a completed Shop Hop Passport. For more information, call 701-751-2983 or visit www. mandanprogress.org. November 2009 15
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