Area Woman Magazine Aug/Sep '11

34-35 DRAGONS DIG FOR THE CURE

36-37

LET’S FIND THEM A HOME

48-49 HAIR TRENDS

52-53

WHERE TO DINE

54-57

THE CHAMPION IN YOU

70-71

STAY STRONG

92-93

DO YOU LIVE UNITED?

TABLE OF CONTENTS

articles

58-59 TURNING PRO

60

WHY CHOOSE MEDIATION?

66-67

THE RIGHT STUFF NORTH DAKOTA WELCOMES DR. MIKALA

72-73

TREATMENT FOR HARD-CORE DEPRESSION

94-95

BEHIND THE BADGE

68-69

CHOIR BRINGS

INTERGENERATIONAL UNDERSTANDING AND A LOT OF LAUGHS

74-75

NOT YOUR FATHER’S HIP SURGERY

96-99

THERE’S SOME PLACE LIKE HOME

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Area Woman Publishing, LLC

editor

Mike Sherman | 701-306-5119

assignment editor

Jill N. Kandel

editing | Proofreading

Marie Offutt

Jill N. Kandel

Mike Sherman

Anna Hettenbaugh

account executives

Anna Hettenbaugh | 701-729-1910

Patty Nystrom | 701-412-4109

Design | layout

Dawn Siewert

Mike Sherman

Becky Sherman

Photography

Classic Photography | Haney's Photography

Michael K. Smith | Milestones Photography

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area Woman is a proud 27 year member of the fargo/Moorhead chamber of commerce. area Woman Magazine is published six times a year by area Woman Publishing, llc. Print quantity 23,000-25,000 per issue. Printed in the u s a. © 2011 area Woman Publishing, llc all rights reserved. no part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. area Woman is a trademark registered at u s. Patent and trademark office. area Woman Magazine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. area Woman Magazine does not necessarily endorse or agree with content of articles or advertising presented.

began her professional writing career as a newspaper reporter then took up freelance work to meld career and family. Her latest writing endeavor, children’s literature, has produced two children’s books:

“P is for Peace Garden: A North Dakota Alphabet” (Sleeping Bear Press, 2005) and “First Salmon” (Boyds Mills Press, 2005). Roxane and her husband, Troy, and their five children live in Fargo.

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is a self-proclaimed clutter-keeper with journals of original poems and short stories hidden in closets and under beds. Besides writing, her hobbies include motivational speaking, singing, cultivating friendships and collecting fabric. A farm kid from northwestern Minnesota, Kim is a graduate of the University of Mary and works as the chief development officer for Riverview Place and Friendship, Inc in Fargo. Kim is married to Lutheran pastor David Wagner and they are parents to four adult children. The Wagners live in south Fargo with their yorkies, Gimli and Wilson.

enjoys the opportunities that writing has given—to explore new ideas, meet new people and gain a better understanding of the community and the world. A native of North Dakota, Joyce is a graduate of NDSU and has worked in advertising and owned her own marketing company. These days, she is the “chief storyteller” for Elim Rehab & Care Center as director of marketing and development. She and her husband, Dennis, live in Fargo with their son, David.

has worked in the horticulture industry for 17 years and co-owns Holland’s Landscaping and Garden Center in Moorhead with her husband Mike. She was born in the north woods of Minnesota and learned to appreciate nature at a young age. One of her favorite childhood memories is planting trees with her grandfather. She has been a longtime board member of the North Dakota Nursery and Green House Association and is their current president. Sarah lives in Oakport, MN with her husband, son, and two dogs.

joined the Serkland Law Firm in 1969 after serving one year as an assistant attorney general for the state of North Dakota. He has been a trial lawyer since that time. Jack is a past president of the Cass County Bar Association and the State Bar Association of North Dakota. He is certified as a civil trial specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association and has been certified as a trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1980. He is a qualified neutral arbitrator and mediator in both Minnesota and North Dakota. Jack has spoken at many seminars on the subject of arbitration and mediation. His areas of practice are litigation dealing with personal injury, wrongful death claims, the defense of medical and legal malpractice, school board matters, construction and commercial disputes.

Writing and art feed the heart and the soul, never mind the eyes. Kaese has been doing calligraphy for over 30 years and started freelance writing 12 years ago for a wide variety of audiences. Her interests range from calligraphy to space travel, theology to food sciences, and camping to philosophy. She has traveled widely around the world, always inquisitive. Her goal with any project is to create a new appreciation of innovation and creativity in an attempt to solve a problem. Her studio is in Fargo.

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We’re in a transitional time. are these the dying days of summer? or are we witnessing the birth of the new season of colorful landscapes, back-toschool anticipation, and the cooler temperatures that trigger that singular scent in the air? regardless of whether you’re in a late summer or early autumn mood, area life has the events and motivation to make the transition a smooth one.

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island Park show

Sunday, August 3

FREE Family Fun Concert

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Island Park

302 7th Street South, Fargo

fargoparks.com or 701-499-7788

Wednesday, August 3

RedHawks vs. Wichita Wingnuts

Breast Cancer Awareness Night presented by Sanford Health

7:02 pm

Newman Outdoor Field 701-235-6161 or fmredhawks.com

Wednesday, August 6

Furry Friends Pet Walk

5:00 pm

Courts Plus Fitness Center

3491 South University Drive, Fargo

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Wednesday, August 6 Fiber Arts Festival

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rheault Farm

2902 25th Street South, Fargo Free admission.

fargoparks.com or 701-499-7788

August 8 - 14

Fargo Navy Week

America’s Navy is “coming home” to Fargo in conjunction with the Fargo AirSho. Throughout Navy Week, Naval officers and sailors will meet with business, civic, education and government leaders, participate in community events, engage local veterans and complete public service projects. In addition, the Navy Band Great Lakes will perform free concerts throughout the community.

navyweek.org/fargo2011

Wednesday, August 10

Lyle Lovett

7:30 pm

Bluestem Center for the Arts

Imagine Amphitheater

Visit bluestemcfa.org for more information

Purchase tickets at Tickets300

(300 Broadway, Fargo), via phone at 701-205-3182 or jadepresents.com

Saturday August 13

RedHawks vs. St. Paul Saints

Military Appreciation Night

7:02 pm

Newman Outdoor Field 701-235-6161 or fmredhawks.com

Saturday & Sunday, August 13 - 14

Fargo AirSho Event

9:00 am Gates open for the public

10:00 am Aerobatic demonstration begins

5:00 pm Gates close

All acts and times subject to change without notice.

fargoairsho.com

Thursday, August 18

Bike Jamboree and Bike-In Movie Night. All events are free and open to all ages. To attend the Bike-In Movie Night, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Hop on your two-wheeler and pedal down to the Plains Art Museum for an evening full of bike and art activities. Afterward, we’ll assemble a group and take a bike ride together to view public art in and around downtown Fargo.

10:00 pm

Later on in the evening, join us for an off-the-grid screening of “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” in the Museum parking lot. Plains Art Museum

704 First Avenue North, Fargo

Saturday, August 20

Marine Moms Support Group

1:30 pm

Calvary United Methodist Church

4575 45th Street South, Fargo 701-799-8946 or ruth@calvaryfargo.com

Saturday, August 20

MS Women’s Conference in Jamestown Hear from Ashley Kumlien, founder of MS Run the US. Meet other women in the region living with multiple sclerosis and learn more about stress management, yoga, and massage. Enjoy a fashion show and a chance to win door prizes! 800-344-4867 or myMSsociety.org

Saturday, August 20

Teen Summer Reading Program

Pizza Party

2:00 pm

Moorhead Library

118 5th Street South, Moorhead 218-233-7894 or moorhead@larl.org

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Saturday & Sunday, August 20 - 21

Pioneer Days

Go back in time to the Pioneer Days as Bonanzaville’s streets come alive.

Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday Noon - 5:00 pm

(church service at 10:30 am)

Bonanzaville

701-282-2822

Saturday & Sunday, August 27 - 28 Island Park Show

Indulge yourself! Spend a day at Island Park shopping in the shade. Find many unique items, enjoy the excellent food, and listen to a wide variety of music.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

1st Avenue and 7th Street South, Fargo

september 15 - november 13

Quilt national

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Saturday, September 10

Alzheimer’s Association

Greater Grand Forks

Walk to End Alzheimer’s (formerly Memory Walk)

Registration 8:00 am, Walk 9:00 am

Sign up at www.alz.org

Columbia Mall, Grand Forks

Saturday & Sunday, September 10 - 11 Fall Parade of Homes

You have an opportunity before the leaves fall to view a showcase of new homes in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Hosted by the Home Builders Association of FargoMoorhead.

Noon - 5:00 pm

Free admission.

701-232-5846 or hbafm.com

Healthy glow

Feel good about your skin. Sanford Dermatology & Laser Clinic can help you make positive and healthy changes to your skin. We offer non-surgical treatments to achieve and maintain radiant skin for a lifetime.

Medically-directed staff specializes in advanced techniques to help you look great on the outside and feel your best inside.

• Facials

• Microdermabrasion

• Chemical peels

• Laser & light treatments

• Sclerotherapy for spider veins

• Latisse® for fuller eyelashes

• Botox® Cosmetic, Juvéderm®, Restylane®, Radiesse® and Perlane®

• Skin care products

To schedule your appointment or a complimentary skin care consultation call us at (701) 234-8860.

Sanford Dermatology and Laser Clinic 4656 40th Ave S., Suite 130, Fargo, ND

september 2011

11 Sunday, September 11 Family Celebration

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Free food and inflatable games. Free admission.

First Assembly of God Church

2401 25th Street South, Fargo

Thursday, September 15 through Sunday, November 13

Quilt National ‘09

An international juried exhibition of innovative contemporary art quilts.

Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday 9 :00 am - 8:00 pm

Sunday noon - 5:00 pm

Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County at the Hjemkomst Center 202 1st Avenue North, Moorhead 218-299-5511 or hcscconline.org

Saturday, September 17

Alzheimer’s Association Valley Metro Walk to End Alzheimer’s (formerly Memory Walk)

Registration 8:00 am

Walk/Run 9:00 am

Rendezvous Park, West Fargo Dogs allowed on walk. Sign up at www.alz.org

Saturday & Sunday, September 17-18 Fall Parade of Homes

Consumers have a chance before the leaves fall to view a showcase of new homes in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Hosted by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead. Noon - 5:00 pm Free admission. 701-232-5846 or hbafm.com

Tuesday, September 20

Jane Austen Book Club

“Pride and Prejudice”

7:00 pm

Moorhead Library

118 5th Street South, Moorhead moorhead@larl.org

Thursday, September 22

Newly Diagnosed with MS Informational Program in Fargo. If you have been diagnosed with MS in the last three years, you and a guest are invited to attend this informational session to learn more about MS, life with MS, and therapies.

800-344-4867 or myMSsociety.org

Sunday, September 25

6th Annual Fargo-Moorhead Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Proceeds benefit local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs and help provide support and resources to those who have lost someone to suicide.

Registration 1:00 pm

Walk 2:00 pm

Fargo Lindenwood Park (main shelter) outofthedarkness.org or afsp.org.northdakota

Tuesday, September 27

Opening reception for African Soul, American Heart: Images of Duk Payuel, Sudan Exhibit

Vibrant color photos document the unique beauty and fortitude of the people of the village of Duk Payuel, Sudan, the former home of local resident Joseph Akol Makeer.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County at the Hjemkomst Center

202 1st Avenue North, Moorhead 218-299-5511 or hcscconline.org

Thursday, September 29

Minute 2 Win It for Teens

Try your hand at competing in a series of events similar to the popular game show. Prizes will be awarded to the top contestants. All materials will be provided. Space is limited; preregistration is required.

4:00 pm

Main Library

102 3rd Street North, Fargo Register at 701-476-5978 or teens@cityoffargo.com

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Saturday & Sunday, October 1 - 2

Fall Home Show featuring Ms. Simplicity’s seminars on organizing your home. Home improvement companies and contractors, plus more.

Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday Noon - 5:00 pm

Admission is $3. Free parking.

Fargo Civic Center

701-232-5846 orhbafm.com

Saturday & Sunday, October 1 - 2

Fargo Moorhead Visual Artists Studio Crawl

Tour the Free Crawl and see wood turners, glass artists, fabric artists, painters, potters and more demonstrating their craft.

Noon - 6:00 pm

Get a Crawl map at fmva.us or at the Plains Art Museum

Saturday & Sunday, October 8 - 9

21st Annual Party in the Pumpkin Patch

Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Members free, non-members $5/person

The Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm

Sunday, October 9

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Apple Dumpling Day

Fun for all with music by Myron Sommerfield and the best apple dumplings in town.

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Riverview Place

701-237-4700 or www.riverviewplace.org

Quotable

“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Then you will seek me and find me: when you seek me with all your heart, I will be found by you, declares the Lord.”

- JEREMIAH 29: 11-14

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LOCAL ART

••• IS ALIVE ••• AND GROWING!

g reat art and a strong local commitment make this show extremely popular

WRITER: ANNE KAESE

PHOTOGRAPHER: CLASSIC PHOTOGRAPHY

the 8th street show offers a unique and neighborly experience under the shade trees that surround the shotwell greenhouse in south fargo.

the annual show is organized by the red river Watercolor society and exhibits work by members of the society and other talented local artists. some members have been involved with the society for more than 20 years and find this event to be the best for local appreciation.

at the show, browsers can visit with their neighbors and friends while pausing to chat with the artists to learn about their art, which includes not only art in the watercolor media, but also glass, pottery, mixed media, fiberworks, jewelry, and clothing, this year, the 8th street show premiered a very popular demo booth where artists demonstrated their craft.

the 8th street art show will continue its history of excellence in a new shady venue next year, the location to be determined, as shotwell’s is being torn down to make way for a new housing complex.

the red river Watercolor society national show is on exhibit at the Hjemkomst and is a summer must-see of the finest watermedia from the united states and canada. check out www.redriverws.org for more information. [aWM]

Golfers celebrate the 50th Anniversary of ’61 for ’61

WRITER: COURTNEY WEATHERHEAD

PHOTOGRAPHER: LEGACY PHOTOGRAPHY

Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament

the roger Maris celebrity golf tournament hosted its 28th annual tournament, banquet, and live and silent auction June 26-27. the tournament took place at rose creek and the banquet and auction at the Holiday inn in fargo.

the money raised during the two-day fundraiser is given to beneficiaries Hospice of the red river valley, shanley High school, and the roger Maris cancer center — each year raising about $150,000. over $1.5 million has been raised in total, benefitting students and community members who utilize these organizations.

sports fans, celebrities, and the Maris family traveled to fargo from across the united states to compete in the tournament and celebrate the 50th anniversary of roger Maris’ 61st home run in ’61. “it brings together individuals who come back every year to golf, and who have formed relationships,” Mary lou Dahms, Maris tournament board member and Hospice of the red river valley director of marketing and public relations, said.

the banquet’s main entertainment was celebrity andy strasberg, who spoke of his dedication as a roger Maris fan and the coincidences that led him closer to the Maris family.

in addition to the sports memorabilia auctioned, three lcD flat screen tvs and a set of golf clubs were raffled off.

“this is an amazing event,” Dahms said. “it has so many different aspects to it, and it all comes together.” [aWM]

for more information visit www.rogermarisgolf.com.

Find More Function

MS. Simplicity helps to make the most of your space

The annual Fall Home Show hosted by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead is two days of creative ideas and exciting options for the home, highlighted by special guest seminars by professional organizer, Melissa Schmalenberger, known as MS. Simplicity.

The analytical skills that were so valuable to her former career as an attorney are equally valuable to Schmalenberger’s current career as a specialist in home and office organization. “It’s my goal to help clients create and maintain a system of organizing that works for each

decided she wanted a major change. She started doing the research and discovered her passion: helping others organize. MS. Simplicity was born in 2007. “I love knowing that I am improving the lives of my clients in more ways than just having an organized home. I am helping them find ways to spend more time with the people they love.”

Schmalenberger’s theme for her business is, “I enter with no judgment; I leave with no stories.” However, her clients are more than willing to tell their stories. One recent client enthused, “Thank you for helping me transform my home office from piles of projects, kid’s schedules and office supplies to an orderly, efficient system of files, labels, and drawer organizers! Your ideas, tips, and organizational expertise helped me re-prioritize the function of my office.”

Schmalenberger will bring her organizational philosophy to her seminars, addressing such home favorites as organizing a garage, tidying your kitchen, and cleaning up clutter hotspots — especially the family “launch pad” or entryway. She demonstrates systems that can help the homeowner find anything in the garage, from tools to off-season clothing. In the kitchen, she will illustrate how to maximize the kitchen spaces, since most families spend a majority of their time centered around the kitchen.

about the fall Home show

The Fall Home Show has a wide array of exhibits planned, including contractors, flooring, siding, spas, windows, water purification, decks, heating and air conditioning, interior decorating and design, kitchen and bath design, cabinetry, central vacuums, garage doors, and much, much more.

The show is October 1 and 2 at the Fargo Civic Center. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $3 per person, and the parking at the Civic Center is free. Children under 14 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. A special show guide in The Forum on September 25 includes a $1 off admission coupon. In addition, the show guide and coupon are available online at www.hbafm.com or at all Hornbacher’s stores after September 26. [AWM]

For more information about the Fall Home Show, visit www. hbafm.com; for more information about MS. Simplicity, visit ididitfargo.com.

Dragons Dig for the Cure

Being strong in the world of athletics is often determined by the amount of weight you can lift, but it’s the success and challenges in life that are what make Minnesota State University Moorhead Head Volleyball Coach Tammy Blake-Kath strong.

Blake-Kath will begin her 17th season at the helm of the Dragon program this fall. Last season the team finished fifth in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, known as the toughest conference in NCAA DII, as it boasts the last four National Championship teams.

“It’s a very competitive conference, one of the best in the nation,” Blake-Kath said. “Being one of the top teams is always our goal.”

Her team has been one of the top teams in the league in each of her 17 seasons, but none may be so famously followed as the season where the team was off to a 16-0 start. In 2004, Blake-Kath was leading an undefeated team, but it was the challenges she faced off the court, that made the feat even more amazing.

Five months prior to the 2004 season start, Blake-Kath’s husband of four years was diagnosed with terminal cancer and only three

MSUM Head Coach Tammy Blake-Kath and volleyball program promote cancer awareness through October 21 event

months later, her father was diagnosed with cancer.

She became the foundation for her family as she traveled with her husband and father to their treatments, which included multiple experimental treatments in Texas for her husband.

Blake-Kath’s husband died in October, mid-way through the Dragons’ 16-0 run, while her father went through a period of remission. The Dragons went on to tally a 23-8 overall record. Her father lost his battle in 2006.

“In 2004, all of my time was spent back and forth from the hospital to the gym to taking care of my daughter,” Blake-Kath said. “It’s hard to remember everything that went on that fall but the support we received from the community, team and the University was something I will never forget.”

To honor those memories and those who have battled cancer, the MSUM volleyball team will host the fifth annual ‘Dig for the Cure’ on October 21 at 7 p.m.

‘Dig for the Cure’ is an event where the team raises money for hotel stays for the families and patients of those with cancer. This was a cause that was near and dear to Blake-Kath as she was provided with rooms when traveling to Texas in 2004.

“So many people are affected by cancer,” Blake-Kath said. “It’s the extra expenses that people don’t see that the families have that we like to support. It’s our team’s way of honoring those people in our life who have been affected by cancer.”

The team will take free-will donations and also sell t-shirts for $10 during the week of October 21. All proceeds from the event will go to hotel stays for cancer patients and their families.[AWM]

Let’s find them a home

Humane Society of Fargo

t he fM Humane s ociety is primarily a pound rescue organization dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats at risk of being euthanized at local impounds. e ach year, we adopt out hundreds of wonderful pets that just need a second chance at finding a “forever” home. We have a variety of pets available for adoption, from puppies and kittens to senior pets and everything in between, and almost any breed, including purebreds. next time you’re considering adopting a pet, please check out our shelter and consider giving a pet in need a home. c heck us out at fmhs@f-mhumanesociety.org or on facebook at www.facebook.com/fmhumanesociety, or give us a call at 701-239-0077.

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FALL FASHION WEARABLE GLAMOUR

rich colors, textures dominate fall’s trends

smart, charming and elegant, fall fashion 2011 is suited to make any woman feel like a confident, well-dressed lady. as seen on the runways during new york fashion Week fall/ Winter 2011, fall fashion focuses on a rich color palette, texture, and attention-grabbing coats.

the season’s color palette is a mix of warm fall foliage colors and cool nighttime hues. saturated shades of blue and plum exist harmoniously with crimson, pumpkin, and mustard. Many designers, notably reed Krakoff, paired fall’s palette with neutrals like black, gray, and winter white to soften the rich pops of color and add warmth.

texture morphs fall’s colors from soft to bold. chunky knit sweaters, comfortable jersey dresses and leggings, and sheer chiffon layered tops are effortless ways of wearing the soft and cozy texture trend. edgier textures appear in the form of leather jackets and lace dresses as seen on the runways of oscar de la renta and Michael Kors.

fall’s colors and textures merge with posh details on the season’s most fashionable coats. fur linings and hoods dress up parkas. trench and wool coats have ladylike tailoring. Blanketlike capes emerge with leather epaulettes while the silk lining of fur coats exude luxury.

fall fashion 2011’s enchanting colors, touchable textures, and thoughtful details combine to make women feel good — and when you feel good, you look good. [aWM]

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this summer, let the colors of the season be your guide. august rush brings bountiful berries — strawberries, blueberries, blackberries — and these are the perfect hues with which to try a brave new hair color. Pair your punchy new shade with a wild style and you are on trend for the end of summer!

red is the new statement color. from fire engine to copper, the bolder the better. and blue-eyed babes — you’re in luck. red hair will make your baby blues pop! if the idea of a permanent color change leaves you red in the cheeks, then consider faking it with some feisty extensions. a vivid combination of rich purples, blues, and teals is a striking way to get some attention — when you want it. these daring colors look great contrasted with dark-hued hair.

Bright colors deserve an equally bright style. think ’60s inspired backcombed shags. or tousled, messy fringes. for the truly adventurous, let a stylist create an avant garde look that’s all your own. these confident colors and wild styles are for the spirited and spunky, but if classic colors still catch your eye, then be beautiful as a blond. from golden to beige to white blond, you’ll look terrific if you pair it with a layered, textured cut. so go on ... color your world. We dare you! [aWM]

WRITER: PATRICIA CARLSON AND CRYSTAL TIBBETTS

bouclé yarn studio

300 north Broadway, Downtown fargo

701-356-yarn (9276)

www.boucleyarnstudio.com

Peep Shoulder Bags

take herdy to town! these cute, cylinder shaped bags feature herdy’s peeping face on both sides. Made from 100% organic cotton canvas, the bags have a toggle fastening at the top for added security. Perfect for shopping, college or a trip to the gym!

14.5” wide x 14.5” high $30.95

McCulley Optix Gallery

2553 Kirsten lane, fargo

(corner of 25th st. and 32nd ave. s.)

701-373-2020

www.optixgallery.com

SALT Sunglasses

Pairing timeless design and modern technology, salt sunglasses have fantastic styles for men and women. all styles have polarized lenses with prism-free technology. exclusively at Mcculley optix gallery.

Dalbol Flowers

1450 25th street south, fargo

701-235-5864

www.dalbolflowersfargo.com

Sunny Sunflowers

Whoever receives this stunning bouquet is sure to be bowled over by its bold beauty! it’s big on fun and big on flowers.

orange spray roses, yellow sunflowers, curly willow and salal are arranged in a charming ball vase. order it now to send a ton of sun.

approximately 12” W x 10” H $44.99

Fusion Boutique

located in scheels Home & Hardware

3202 13th avenue south, fargo

701-232-8903

ONESOLE

the original interchangeable shoe! onesole offers unique and comfortable footwear for the woman who can never have too many shoes. soles are available in a variety of styles and heel heights with over 1000 coordinating tops that easily snap on and off. the perfect solution for travel, bring one pair of soles and easily stow away a variety of tops to mix and match with your outfit and mood.

Laurie’s

25th and 32nd avenue south, fargo

701-282-8180

Feather Jewelry find the latest in feather jewelry at laurie’s.

Cake & Candy World

1517 south university Drive, fargo

701-232-1119

Monogram Toppers

Beautiful monogram cake toppers are available in two sizes. $16.00

Stabo Scandinavian Imports

West acres Mall 701-282-0421

stabo-imports.com

Ekelund Textiles from Sweden

it’s one of the most modern weaving mills in europe, and the product line includes towel, runners, tablecloths, and dish cloths made with natural fibers within traditional and contemporary designs. Priced from $10.95

So You Boutique

West acres Kiosk in the food court Wing

Scarves

spring and summer closeout! save 25 - 50% off

Holland’s Landscaping & Garden Center

1201 center avenue, Moorhead 218-233-6131

hollandslandscapingandgarden.com

LOCAL - FRESH - NATURAL

Holland’s has everything you need to make your home your favorite place to be! you’ll find locally-grown trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, veggies, fruits, vintage home decor, gifts, and unique garden art.

Where to Dine

experience some of the fargo area’s finest restaurants

Season’s at Rose Creek

season’s is a beautiful location for business lunches or social group events. enjoy oriental chicken salad, great steaks, specials on prime rib (tuesday) and walleye (friday). they offer 2 for 1 burgers Monday through friday 5 pm to close. the pizza and lavosh are delicious.

LOCATION:

1500 rose creek Parkway - fargo PHONE: 701-235-5000

Juano’s

authentic Mexican dishes made fresh, such as the black bean burrito, beef and pork house specialties, add a southern zest to any day.

LOCATION:

402 Broadway - fargo PHONE: 701-232-3123

Carino’s

enjoy authentic recipes and dine on appetizers, salads, pizza, pasta and classic italian desserts in a warm, casual atmosphere.

LOCATION:

4410 17th avenue south - fargo PHONE: 701-282-2922

Basies

choose from the thick prime-cut beef with choice of six signature rubs or seafood flown in fresh three times a week.

LOCATION:

ramada Plaza suites

1635 42nd street south - fargo PHONE: 701-281-7105

Olive Garden

olive garden is known for its fresh pastas, breads, and salads — especially the allyou-care-to-eat bread sticks and salads with their signature italian dressing.

olive garden’s chefs travel to the restaurant’s culinary institute of tuscany in italy — a specially designed facility where they learn the secrets of preparing authentic italian food. the chefs visit open-air markets to learn the origins and language of fresh high quality fruits and vegetables.

an authentic italian meal requires vini (wine), and the olive garden staff takes wine very seriously. every server is trained in the pronunciation, origin, presentation and pouring of the restaurant’s selection of over 40 quality wines, and the servers know which of their menu options is best enhanced by a dolce (slightly sweet) rosso (red) or bianco (white) choice.

at olive garden your hosts take pride in their work, they value honesty, mutual respect, and accountability, and they treat everyone as friends and family.

LOCATION:

4339 13th avenue south - fargo PHONE: 701-277-1241

Fargo’s twin sisters create ‘discover skills’ curriculum

The Champion in You J

ill Ellingson Krahn and Jodi Ellingson are about as ubiquitous as you can be in Fargo-Moorhead. You’ve probably seen the twin sisters’ faces and beautifully coifed blond hair gracing magazine covers through the years. You’ve probably read countless articles recounting their success as salon and business owners. And you might already know that these sibling entrepreneurs have been nominated for just about every business award given in the metro, including a nomination this year for the Chamber’s prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Jill and Jodi own and operate five businesses — among them, the hugely successful Hair Success Salon and Spa in two Fargo locations and The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA), a cosmetology school they’ve franchised into 40 locations across the country. Since opening the first Hair Success salon in 1984, the twins have worked tirelessly to bring folks in

Fargo-Moorhead the next big thing in cosmetology.

“We always look for voids,” Jill said. “Such as acupuncture facials. That’s the new wave of skin care.”

So it may come as a surprise to learn that one of the biggest voids the Ellingsons stumbled upon was happening right in their own cosmetology school.

“We found a big gap between what schools were giving and what salons needed and what the guests needed,” Jill explained, adding that students were being taught the basics of cosmetology and business but lacked interpersonal skills that would help them communicate with clients. “We realized that when we started the Academy these kids needed more confidence and self esteem, more direction on what respect looks like and how it feels.”

Two years after opening The Salon Professional Academy, and on the cusp of franchising it, the sisters were compelled to totally revamp their teaching philosophy.

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“We were forced to change it based on what we were seeing,” Jodi said. “When we opened, we were known for our education. I mean, we have people direct from Redken in New York City training our students, but as we got into doing it we discovered that the young people had no confidence.”

“They would get an inch away from success but would quit just before they got there,” Jill added.

So the sisters decided to create a new curriculum that included what the Ellingsons have dubbed ‘discover skills.’

Now, students at TSPA are not only taught beauty school basics, but also communication skills such as engaging, listening, and relating with guests. Instructors also work hard to develop a student’s confidence and self-respect, and to give students life lessons they can implement when they get their first salon jobs.

Jill and Jodi believe that through mastering these discover skills, students will be empowered to find the champion within themselves.

“Everyone’s got one, and it looks different for every person. So we want to help people find their own personal champion,” Jill stated.

“It’s kind of unique. We started thinking about what’s best for that person first (whether it’s students or clients), not what’s best for us or our business first,” Jodi explained. “Once we learned that, our students learned that, and they’re better employees and better to guests. We learned that backwards though!”

Being the dynamic visionaries they are, Jill and Jodi are turning that learning experience into another

“if you feel good about yourself, you’ll have that confidence,” Jill said. “ you need to self-respect yourself. We encourage students to always take ownership of things they do well and to admit their mistakes. if you admit you messed up, it releases you to have your confidence back.”

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of faith. They have developed their discover skills training curriculum into a standardized software platform that can be used by any customer servicerelated business to train its employees. The curriculum is applicable to salons, sandwich shops, even shoe stores — essentially, any business where guest services is crucial to making a sale.

For Jill and Jodi, this newest venture is proof that finding your own champion works. These twin sisters believe in themselves, believe in each other, and believe that they can accomplish whatever they set their minds to.

And, it goes to show that there is something you may not know about a couple of Fargo-Moorhead’s most famous faces. And that’s just the way Jill and Jodi like it. [AWM]

Turning Pro

Craftsman brings out the beauty of wood

The following is a conversation with Benjamin Kandel, a young man interested the art of woodturning. He recently returned from the 25th International American Association of Woodturner’s Symposium, the most attended woodturning event in the world.

What is woodturning?

Turning is a very old art. Basically, it’s putting a piece of wood onto a tool called a lathe that spins the wood from 450 up to 3,000 RPMs. I use sharp hand tools to shape the wood as it spins. Typical turned pieces would be pens, bowls, spindles, round boxes, or even wooden balls.

How did you get started?

I was visiting my grandparents in a small town in North Dakota when a friend of theirs, Jerry Jaeger, came over. He started talking about woodturning. I was curious and he actually went back to his house and put his mini-lathe onto the back of his four-wheeler, then drove back over to show me. He hooked the lathe up with an extension cord and gave me my first lesson. We were standing outside in the North Dakota sunshine, letting the chips fly.

What do you like about turning?

I like finding pieces of wood, like in a firewood pile or on the curb, and turning them into one-of-a-kind pieces that are usable. The variety of color in wood is amazing. People are surprised by the natural colors of wood. For example, boxelder is creamcolored with bright red streaks. Wood can have patterns of black, blue, and gray spidery veins called spalt lines. Trees can produce

bumps that are called burls. When you turn a burl, the grain goes every which way, dotted and speckled. Every piece of wood has its own character and coloring. That’s what I love about wood.

Do you sell your work?

Yes. I sell many things including wooden pens, boxes, honey sticks, tops, small bowls and pens made out of deer antlers. One hunter brought me some racks from a hunt he’d been on with his father, uncle, and granddad. I made pens for each of them out of those racks. It was something they really treasured. I sell my work locally and online in my Etsy shop at www.TurningPro.Etsy.com

What is etsy?

Etsy is an online community of artists selling their work. Each artist has his or her own online shop. They post pictures and list prices. Anyone can go to Etsy and look around. If you set up an Etsy account you can make purchases. It’s easy; just sign up. Etsy is a good place to find unique handcrafted items.

are there other woodturners in the fM area?

Minn-Dak Woodturners Association is the greater FM area’s chapter of the American Association of Woodturners. They are on the web at www.minndakwoodturners. com. We meet once a month with a demo, and a show & tell. It’s a fun club with about 75 members, both men and women. I’m one of the youngest guys.

How does it feel being the young guy?

It’s really nice, because these guys know a lot from experience and they are happy to teach. Anyone interested in turning would be very welcome! [AWM]

To see more of Kandel’s work visit www.turningprowood.wordpress.com

Why Choose Mediation?

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It is a way of resolving disputes between two or more parties. A neutral third party, the mediator, assists the parties to negotiate their own settlement. Several reasons exist for choosing mediation over some other form of dispute resolution, such as going to court and having a judge or jury decide the outcome.

Parties to a dispute may choose mediation because it is a less expensive method for resolution. The mediation process generally takes less time than proceeding through the standard legal channels. A typical case in the hands of a lawyer and filed with the courts may take months, or even years, to resolve. However, in mediation, a case can usually be resolved in a matter of hours.

Court hearings of cases are public, but mediation and all that takes place during mediation is confidential. The only people aware of what takes place in the mediation are the parties and the mediator. Most of the time, all parties agree that the mediation proceedings are confidential. The only exceptions to such confidentiality rules involve disclosures of child abuse or actual or threatened criminal acts.

Mediation offers multiple and flexible possibilities for resolving a

dispute. In a case filed with the courts, the parties will obtain a resolution, but that resolution is decided by a judge or jury. In mediation the parties have control over the resolution and it can be unique to the dispute. The parties have something to say about the resolution. Mediation is more likely to produce a result that is mutually agreeable, even though all parties recognize that it is a compromise.

The mediation process consists of a common purpose. The parties that seek mediation are usually there because they are ready to work towards a resolution of their dispute. The mere fact that parties are willing to mediate, in most circumstances, means that they are ready to reconsider their position.

Sometimes the court orders mandatory mediation, but the parties don’t always agree to settle the case and choose a trial.

A good mediator is trained in conflict resolution. The mediator is able to work through the emotional aspects of the case and towards a solution that makes sense to both parties. They may not like it, but it is a solution that resolves the dispute. During this process, the mediator may or may not suggest alternative solutions to the dispute. Whether

the mediator offers advice or not, the mediator helps the parties to think of possible solutions to the dispute, thus enabling all parties to find an avenue to resolve the dispute that is in the best interest of both parties.

This article was written and prepared by Jack Marcil, an attorney with the Serkland Law Firm in Fargo, North Dakota. For more information call 232.8957, email jmarcil@ serklandlaw.com or visit www. serklandlaw.com.

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North Dakota Welcomes Dr. Mikala

Balancing career, small business ownership, education, marriage, and motherhood is an act of creative compromise

When Dr. Mikala Hogue started her dentistry practice with her husband, she did not realize she would be breaking the glass dental ceiling in North Dakota by becoming the first female pediatric dentist in North Dakota. This achievement by this focused and hard-working woman took some juggling and compromise. She was married to another pediatric dentist, keen to start a family, co-owner of Dakota Pediatric and Family Dentistry in Osgood, and had been successfully practicing general dentistry for four years. But Dr. Mikala recognized that she was satisfied and happiest when working with children, so she packed up and moved to Omaha, Nebraska, for two years to further her education and do the residency requirements to specialize in pediatric dentistry.

Her husband, Dr. Chad, continued building their dentistry practice while she traveled up and down the I-29 corridor to work on the books and filing in the office over weekends. But then they had a baby, making this travel difficult and studying for the pediatric dentistry residency more challenging. Stress levels were raised, which created for Dr. Mikala an appreciation for what life might be like as a single mother, and she had to make accommodations on personal and career levels. But the goal remained clear – to become the first pediatric female dentist in North Dakota.

Dr. Mikala accomplished this goal in July and returned to Fargo to be an active partner in the expanding practice, and a dental partner to her patients and their parents. “Being a first time mother and the first private pediatric dentist in North Dakota makes for

a great opportunity,” said Dr. Mikala of her unique achievement.

Dr. Mikala wants to build trusting and considerate relationships with moms and their children. “Children should be happy and feel welcomed, with no fear, when they go to the dentist,” she said.

Dr. Mikala feels she now has the tools for the frank mom-to-mom discussions about the challenges of tooth brushing. As a first time mom, she has empathy for those struggling with food transitions and an understanding of the desire to put a baby to bed with a bottle. She knows firsthand how a mother feels about those issues.

Dr. Mikala has the specialized training to support the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry program of promoting the important dental visit for babies when they are one year old. “Start early and go often,” she chuckles in her easy, relaxed manner. She knows what she needs to do for her own child’s dental health and would like others to do the same.

Dr. Mikala is ready for her life in Fargo to calm down, where she will be practicing pediatric dentistry full time. She is still juggling and balancing the work life challenges of work and motherhood. She hopes this makes her better able to listen, help, share, and understand her patients. “You get to know what is worth your time or not – you give and take – compromise is key,” said Dr. Mikala, the first female pediatric dentist in North Dakota. [AWM]

Choir brings intergenerational understanding and a lot of laughs

While young people often perform for senior citizens, you rarely see senior citizens perform for school-age kids. And even rarer is a choir of seniors that instigates sing-alongs and dance parties when they do perform. But, the choir from Waterford at Harwood Groves does all that and more.

This lively group of residents and employees, ranging in age from 28 to 98 years old, began singing together in the fall of 2010. Since then they have performed in area schools, other retirement communities, and for a local Kiwanis club.

The choir is directed by Dawn Papenfuss, whose mother is a Waterford resident. After agreeing to lead the choir, Papenfuss, the music director at St. John’s Lutheran Church, recruited her good friend Suzanne Schultz, an elementary music teacher, as co-director.

“Suzanne is incredibly talented. She knows choreography, and together we just try to keep everybody active and let them use their gifts,” Papenfuss said.

According to choir member and Waterford resident Phyllis Dowdell, the choir is a gift to its members as well. “It has been a great addition to the community, not just for me but for others who have been less active. When we sing, we all go back to where we knew that music.”

Nancy Thorndal agreed. “There’s something about being in a choir that changes your life. We have so much fun,” the 81-yearold said.

The choir developed two shows last year, Love through the Ages, consisting of Broadway show tunes that tell the story of

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love, and another show that included a song from each decade of the 20th century.

“We just try to choose music that we love,” said Papenfuss.

Thorndal said songs she was initially hesitant about become their best numbers, including her favorite, “Mamma Mia.” She also enjoyed singing a selection from “Annie” to a group of elementary students. “Many of the girls had been in the Trollwood performance [of “Annie”], and you could see their eyes lighting up, and then they sang along.”

Dowdell and her husband Tom have always been involved in music, and he, too, sings in the choir. Married 60 years, the two sang a duet as part of the Love through the Ages show. In one performance, after closing their duet with a “fairly passionate kiss,” Phyllis improvised in the next number.

“Tom had another duet with another woman, and when he kissed her on the cheek at the end of the song, I stood up, put my hand on my hip and said, ‘Now, wait just a minute!’”

That impromptu addition brought down the house of high school students and exemplifies the spirit and energy of this group.

“People have gifts to give to others at any age. This choir is as much about building community and having fun as it is about singing. Truthfully, this is the most fun I’ve ever had as a volunteer,” said Papenfuss. [AWM]

For more information about the Waterford choir, contact Waterford Life Enrichment/Wellness director Mary Tvedt at (701) 476-1200. To learn more about Waterford at Harwood Groves, visit WaterfordFargo.com. Waterford is a part of the Touchmark communities and will be changing its name to Touchmark later this year.

Strong

Stop bone density loss before it stops you Stay

Motorcycling to the North Shore, scuba diving in Belize, horseback riding… a spirited 51-year-old, Kristen Rohde had the energy for all of them. But did she still have the bones?

Signs of trouble

Rohde’s bone health came into question in 2006. Lactose intolerant, she’d had low calcium intake for years, plus she’d suffered fractures.

These risk factors triggered the need for a DEXA scan -- the most accurate test for detecting bone density loss.

“It’s painless, requires no preparation, and takes about two minutes,” Rohde said. Typically

a DEXA scan enters the health regimen at age 65 for osteoporosis screening.

Rohde’s first DEXA scan showed bone mass at the low end of normal. In 2010, Tosha Ulmer, Nurse Practitioner at Sanford Women’s OB/GYN, recommended she have another. This one showed an eight percent reduction in bone mass. Rohde was diagnosed with osteopenia, a precursor to osteoporosis.

“I was dismayed, disheartened, not happy,” she said. “Physically I felt strong as ever, but without realizing it, I’d been losing bone mass.”

Rohde knew that unless she took action, she’d continue the path of decline that would seriously compromise the active life she loved.

With Ulmer’s recommendations and encouragement, she changed her lifestyle:

• She increased her daily calcium and vitamin D intake with supplements, calcium-enriched orange juice, and yogurt — the one dairy product that agrees with her digestive system.

• She worked with a trainer to build specific strength training into her three-time-a-week exercise routine.

• She added once-a-month prescription medication to help reverse bone loss.

Could this be you?

The 40s and 50s might seem young to be concerned about bone health, but it’s not.

Women reach their peak bone

“Without realizing it, i’d been losing bone mass.”

mass at about age 30, then it levels off. By post-menopause, a certain amount of bone density loss is expected.

“We’re proactive in assessing risk factors in this younger population of women because we know it’s not just 65-year-olds who need DEXA scans,” Ulmer said. “We recommend women talk with their primary care providers about their health history and risk factors. An earlier DEXA scan may be warranted.”

“When women learn they have osteopenia, they’re often reluctant to take action because they feel well and don’t have symptoms. But in reality the bone loss is happening and it can lead to osteoporosis — a major cause of disability in older women,” Ulmer said. “We want to minimize bone density loss so women can enjoy vibrant, healthy years well past menopause.”

The road to health

Rohde feels empowered by the steps she’s taken to improve her bone health, but she won’t know the true measure of her efforts until her next DEXA scan.

For now she revs up her cherryred Harley and takes to the open road. “Life is for living,” she said. “And I’m giving it all I’ve got.”

Risk Factors

• family history of osteoporosis

• smoking

• fractures possibly caused by low bone density

• lactose intolerance resulting in low calcium intake

• excessive alcohol use

• early menopause

Treatment for Hard-Core Depression

TMS brings relief to longtime depression sufferers

Some depression sufferers live with the illness for years, moving through life as if through a wall of molasses and with zero relief from medication.

But technology is catching up with depression, a condition affecting approximately 15 million Americans. And Fargo boasts North Dakota’s only facility equipped to administer an innovative new treatment that might be the first real relief for sufferers of hard-core depression.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is virtually side-effect-free because the treatment is administered by an electromagnetic pulse that targets the specific, quarter-sized area of the brain responsible for the depressive effects. “Medications hit receptors in your gut, heart, and every other system you can think of,” explained Dr. Rachel Fleissner. “TMS treats only that very small area, so there are no systemic effects.”

Though approved by the Federal Drug Administration, the state-of-the-art treatment is still in its early stages of use. Nevertheless, reports on effectiveness have been of a rather dramatic nature.

“One patient was on the phone with her sister, who said, ‘What have you done? You’re like my sister from five years ago.’ She could even tell the difference in her voice,” Fleissner said. “Others have said, ‘I’d forgotten I could live like this. I can see the colors in the flowers for the first time in years.’”

Inside her TMS suite at Attentive Mind on South University, Fleissner sees patients with treatment-resistant depression – those who’ve tried at least one anti-depressant with either no result or intolerance due to side effects.

The treatment area is located by using pulsating magnets, a mathematical algorithm, and lasers. The dose

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is determined by how much energy it takes for the electromagnetic energy to penetrate that particular area of the brain. “The very first time a patient comes in we have guide wires and lasers to help, but once we’ve set it up, it’s very easy to put (the patient) in the same position and simply plug in the numbers and cross-wires.”

For the actual treatment, the patient simply sits in the chair –an Italian spa chair – and lets the pulsing begin. “People describe it like a woodpecker,” Fleissner said. “You feel it as energy going through your skull, but by about three sessions the brain gets used to it and you don’t even notice.”

Treatment lasts for about thirty minutes, and the process is repeated daily for six weeks. Less than ten percent of patients need additional treatment for six months to a year out. And of those, about 97 percent continue to hold that response.

Since depression is a “whole body illness,” it can affect one’s ability to concentrate and organize, and can create lethargy and moodiness. “A lot of people don’t realize they have the illness, and even if they do they don’t always get help,” Fleissner said. ” Instead, they get stuck in that horrible ‘I can’t get out of here’ mode.”

She views TMS as a response to the need for a more innovative treatment, and an introduction to the idea that medication might not be the answer to every ill. [AWM]

For more information about the TMS treatment, call Dr. Fleissner, 701.364.9723.

Not Your Father’s Hip Surgery

Advances in hip replacement surgery allow for reduced pain and faster recovery

One in three Americans suffers from a degenerative skeletal disease such as arthritis, so it’s little surprise that more than one million joint replacements are performed every year in the United States. More than 190,000 of those annual procedures are hip replacements (or hip arthroplasty), which have been performed in this country for more than five decades.

Over the years, orthopedic device manufacturers have made significant improvements in the quality and durability of replacement hip joints, which can be made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. According to Michael Henry, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Essentia Health Fargo, the procedure itself has evolved extensively as well.

“A number of minimally invasive joint replacement techniques have been developed,” Dr. Henry said. “Also, joint implants and surgical instruments have improved, allowing physicians to operate through smaller incisions.”

He explained that many of his patients are candidates for anterior hip replacement, which is a surgical approach designed to minimize disruption to muscle tissue attached to the hips. The result is typically a shorter hospital stay, reduced post-operative pain, and faster recovery.

For someone who struggles with hip discomfort, an orthopedic consult may not necessarily lead to surgery. “In my initial consultation with patients, I want to

determine how the pain is affecting them and how it is affecting their quality of life,” he said. “I also want to understand their expectations — for example, what level of activity they hope to achieve. The decision to have hip replacement surgery is a very personal one.”

He said some people are able to find relief by using regularly scheduled medications, which may range from over-the-counter pain relievers to periodic cortisone injections. Even when hip replacement appears to ultimately be inevitable, medication can help delay the need for surgery.

Dr. Henry describes hip replacement as a low-risk procedure, generally lasting about three hours from anesthesia through post-operative recovery.

Patients are up and sitting in a chair, and may even begin walking with assistance, on the same day as their surgery. By day three, most patients are able to use stairs and can return home. Physical therapy is a crucial component of recovery, consisting of strengthening and range-of-motion exercises. By six weeks, most patients are able to walk without using a cane or walker for support.

After three months, activity restrictions are typically discontinued, and Dr. Henry said most patients can resume their normal activities — golf, jogging, or for those who may be unsure to ask, even sexual intercourse. “At the end of the day, hip replacement is a quality of life surgery.”

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• five Ways to M a K e your yar D a gar D en sanctuary

in this issue of area Home, tour a newly decorated model home in the reserve at osgood — a quiet neighborhood across the street from osgood golf course in West fargo. then, turn the pages to learn about tips and trends for making your garden a peaceful retreat.

Safari Sizzle

“We loved the zebra-striped chairs,” said Kristi Krueger Roscoe, interior designer for Krueger Construction, “and used them as the inspiration for the earthy and natural design touches throughout the home.”

This beautiful 1,774 square-foot rambler in The Reserve at Osgood is a model showcase for the skills and innovation of the family-owned Krueger Construction home-building dynasty. All the immediate family members are involved in the operation, using their talents to enhance a creative business that started with dad, Greg, 27 years ago.

“When I consider the fabrics and materials that are used in the interior design,” Roscoe said, “I think of my kids and my family. I look for materials that don’t stain, wear well, aren’t easily damaged, but that also look really good.” One example of that careful consideration is in the Mohawk taupe frieze carpet used in the bedrooms and living room: it’s a “smart strand” recycled material that is stain resistant.

“With everything on one level,” said Kim Krueger, the family marketing guru, “this home design would be great for the empty nester as well as for a family with kids.” Two spacious bedrooms on the main floor plus a master bedroom suite are just right for many families. The lower level, currently unfinished, is ready for two additional bedrooms, plus an extra family room and a full bath.

The home’s vinyl shake and siding exterior has craftsman trim detail. A ledgestone-accented covered porch with white pillars creates a warm welcome. Inside, a large foyer (a Krueger family favorite detail) is finished with a cherry-stained wood laminate. The chandelier

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above has four lights in antiqued alabaster with bronze ironwork. On the wall, three framed tropical leaf prints give a subtle nudge to the safari inspiration.

The hallway to the right leads to three bedrooms. White casements and white six-panel doors create a crisp, clean finish to the interior. The first door on the right opens to a full bath. A custom oak cabinet with cherry stain matches all the cabinetry in the home. The countertop is laminate with custom oak edging. Durable and beautiful rock-look vinyl flooring in taupe and gray tones is topped with a zebra accent rug. Dark oil-rubbed bronze hardware is used for the faucets and drawer pulls. Above, three alabaster lights are reflected in the cabinet-wide mirror.

One of the bedrooms is decorated with purple and green accents in the beige-toned room. The single bed has linens in purple and green, including the throw pillows. White sheers with white polka-dot accents frame a view of the back yard. A white book shelf holds several green and purple polka-dotted baskets, just waiting to hold a little girl’s possessions. Purple and green wall art and a purple lamp base with white shade add finishing touches to the inviting atmosphere.

The colors in the bedroom at the end of the hall are chocolate and light blue, used in the bed linens and accent pillows. Football, basketball, and baseball are highlighted sports in the framed artwork and black ironwork designs on the walls. Sheer taupe window treatments coordinate with the chocolate-topped bedside tables and antique brown lamp stands.

The master bedroom overlooks the front yard and features a walkin closet and a full bath. The bed linens are shades of brown and cream spun together in geometric circles, and green accents are added to the neutral tones with a throw and in the draped green window treatments. A combination ceiling fan and three-light fixture offer cool breezes during warm summer days. The bath has a convenient walk-in shower instead of the traditional tub. The large custom oak cabinet has lots of storage and features a white sink. A curio bowl with an elephant top continues the safari hints. Above, four alabaster lights on bronze ironwork complement the hardware used on the cabinetry and faucet. The linen closet is tucked into the corner, opposite the toilet.

family time

The great room, with a 13-foot vaulted ceiling, is open to the dining area and the kitchen, creating a warm and welcoming family space. A bay window on the far wall overlooks the back yard and is the location for the chocolate and cream zebrastriped accent chairs. Inset window grids enhance the craftsman feel, while lined silk chocolate window treatments frame the bay window. Wall art features five large clocks showing times from around the world. Leather and microfiber couches in brown and taupe shades are a find from a local furniture supplier. Woven baskets on the coffee table and a wicker end table by the safari chairs illustrate how natural fibers can be incorporated into the overall design.

“We prefer to use local suppliers for our interior design pieces,” noted Roscoe. “Then if a family likes a particular piece or room grouping, we can tell them where to find it. It’s a compliment when people want to match what we’ve done.”

The kitchen and dining floors are finished in wood laminate, ensuring easy cleanup for the busiest of households. The dining room has patio doors to an outdoor deck space, as well as a bay window to the side. Leather side chairs surround a contemporary marble-topped dining room table set with woven placemats, pottery place settings in creams and browns, and green pears perch in a tiered woven basket centerpiece. Above, a five-light chandelier can be dimmed for just the right mood.

the name Matters

An angled island separates the kitchen and dining area, and whether sitting down for a quick snack or planning a buffet, the homeowner will find that the two-level countertop offers great space. Above, two pendant alabaster lights add spots of color. The countertops throughout the kitchen and island are rock-look laminate with oak edging, and all the appliances are finished in easy-care stainless steel. On the back wall, the cherry-stained oak cabinets are at staggered heights, adding to the visual appeal. Above the sink, a window opens to the side yard.

A short hallway leads from the kitchen to the triple garage. Along the way, Kruegers have tucked in a handy pantry area, a coat closet, and a laundry room. The laundry area has a built-in linen closet and a window with a view to the side yard.

“Although people’s styles and tastes change, their desire for a home that incorporates quality construction doesn’t change,” noted Krueger. “Our goal is always to build sturdy, safe, and sound homes. Our name is on the sign, and we want to build something that any one of our family members would be proud to own.”

“For some families, we’re now building homes for their

kids,” said Roscoe. “We think having a home buyer come back for their next home, or their children’s home, is a great compliment to our philosophy of careful, quality construction.” This beautiful home in the Osgood Reserve, currently decorated with a safari twist, is a classic example of the exceptional detail, quality construction, and contemporary design features that make Krueger Construction a respected name in the home-building industry.

For more information, contact Krueger Construction

5192 44th Street South, Fargo, ND 58104 701.239.0015

www.kruegerbuilt.com

“ those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life.” rachel carson, american naturalist

FIVE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR YARD A

GARDEN SANCTUARY

WRITER: SARAH LILJESTRAND

This world takes a lot out of us. Work, family responsibilities, and everyday stresses can bring us down from time to time. When we come home, we need a private place where we can reflect on the day and rejuvenate ourselves. Bringing the beauty of God’s creation to your life through a garden sanctuary will repair your soul and renew your spirit.

#1 START WITH A PLAN

Begin by taking a picture of your yard and mapping out the things you would like to see. Remember there are no absolutes in landscaping, so go for what you like. There are, however, a few things to take note of before you start planting, including the dimensions of your garden, the light and moisture in each area, the maintenance of certain plants, and the flow and function of the spaces you are creating.

#2 PLANT TREES

Trees provide a framework for your yard. Along with shade, they add protection from wind and noise. Trees take a long time to mature and should be the first thing to consider when planning your sanctuary. My top five tree suggestions are maple, linden, spruce, honeylocust, and oak. Remember to buy trees that are hardy to our area and are locally grown. Also consider the space available for the mature tree size.

#3 MAKE A PLACE TO RELAX

A patio or a deck is a great place to relax! Think about the placement with privacy in mind. A common mistake when planning a patio or deck is making it too small. Include room to accommodate furniture, grills, and colorful containers, along with all the family and friends who you would like to entertain. Planting trees will provide natural shade. Also, a border of shrubs and perennials will soften and add fluidity to the space.

#4 PLANT FOR ALL SEASONS

Summers are short, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only time to enjoy your yard. Consider plant materials that bloom at various times from spring to fall. Wonderful perennials and shrubs also provide color and texture during the cold and bleak winter. Great perennial grasses and shrubs that have berries and colorful bark will liven up your yard even when it’s twenty below.

#5 ADD SOME SPARKLE

Make your yard a reflection of your personal style. Add a touch of whimsy with a special piece of sculpture, a fountain, or colorful pottery. Consider adding a structure such as an arbor or gazebo, a place where you can sit and take pride in your hard work.

Experiencing the wonder and beauty of nature!

With a bit of planning and time, your garden sanctuary can become a space that will bring peace and joy to your life.

AREA PROFILES

• D o you live unite D?

• B e H in D t H e B a D ge

• t H ere ’s so M e P lace li K e H o M e

• a fargo first : DaW n stollen W er K

We really have come a long way. Women are in every section of business and industry — blue collar and white collar. in this issue of area Profiles, meet women who are leading the way into professions that are still primarily held by men: one of fargo’s twenty-four female police officers and fargo’s only female firefighter.

Do You Live United?

The catch phrase of the United Way of Cass-Clay — LIVE UNITED — is ubiquitous throughout Fargo-Moorhead. You see it in bold print on billboards. You hear reporters mention it on the local news. You read it in articles like this one. And every time someone gets ‘LIVE UNITED’ stuck in his or her head, it’s because Kristina Hein is doing her job, and doing it very well.

“It is all about teaching our community,” Kristina Hein, marketing and brand management director for United Way of Cass-Clay said. “That motivates me to keep lifting up United Way’s message and keeps me working hard to encourage people in our community to LIVE UNITED by giving, advocating, or volunteering.”

In 2010, United Way of Cass-Clay raised more than $5 million to invest in 42 local non-profit agencies, 66 programs,

and several initiatives throughout the two counties. This year, United Way is adding its support to Smiles Across America Children’s Dental Services Program for Moorhead Public Schools. The program will help improve the oral health of uninsured and underinsured children in the Moorhead Public School District.

“We couldn’t accomplish all that we do at United Way if we didn’t work together as a team,” Hein said. “It’s

because of the top-notch staff and volunteers that we are able to coordinate successful events and raise millions of dollars each year.”

And leading the charge to spread the United Way’s message is the energetic and passionate Hein.

Her original plan after graduating from Concordia College was to teach journalism and literature to high school students. But a series of volunteering opportunities at local non-profit organizations during college changed her path.

“At the time, I thought that teaching students was the way I wanted to make an impact on the world. I thought that if I could prepare them for success, then that was how I could make my mark on the world,” Hein said. “I quickly learned that there are other ways to “teach” our community.”

Hein’s first job with United Way was the community impact associate. In 2008, she helmed a successful school

WRITER: PATRICIA CARLSON PHOTOGRAPHY: 5FOOT20 DESIGN LOUNGE

“ that motivates me to keep lifting up united Way’s message and keeps me working hard to encourage people in our community to live uniteD by giving, advocating, or volunteering.”

Kristina Hein wants to know

supply drive that equipped more than 3,700 local k-12 students with backpacks and school supplies. That led to her role as communications director and eventually to her current position of communicating and promoting the United Way brand. If you see, hear about, read about, or watch anything related to United Way of CassClay, I know I have done my job,” she said.

But behind every billboard, news story, or article that you see in Cass and Clay counties, there are real people, with real stories, of how United Way helped them in some way. That personal connection is what motivates Hein. If you give her a moment, she’ll tell you the name of a girl who, with help from the Big Brother Big Sister program, is graduating from high school this year. Or she’ll share the story of a dad who can attend his daughter’s swim meets because of the prescription assistance program.

“I get to meet people whose lives are completely changed by the work of United Way of Cass-Clay,” Hein said. And that is all Hein needs to LIVE UNITED. [AWM]

Behind the Badge

Finding purpose and wearing the blue

Sitting at a local coffee shop with badge on and handgun in its holster at her hip, Fargo Police detective Junell Krabbenhoft quietly stated, “I’m a small town girl just doing what I love to do.”

When she was six years old, this Sabin, Minnesota, farm girl spent little time playing with Barbie dolls, Care Bears, or Cabbage Patch Kids. Instead, Krabbenhoft recalls being captivated by former NFL football player, Fred Dryer, who starred as Detective Sergeant Rick Hunter in the 1980s television series, “Hunter.” Together with his partner, Detective Sergeant Dee Dee McCall, Hunter investigated homicides for the Los Angeles Police Department. Krabbenhoft determined early on that she would one day work in law enforcement. It was simply a matter of time.

In high school, Krabbenhoft excelled in various sports, playing volleyball, softball, and basketball. She attended the University of Mary, Bismarck, on an athletic scholarship. In 2001, she graduated with bachelor degrees in computer information systems and

mathematics. After working as a computer programmer for two years, she found herself ruminating over the same thought, “What is my purpose? Certainly, there must be more.” She packed her bags and moved to California.

After completing a five-month basic recruit academy, she worked for the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy for two years. Krabbenhoft found that she missed the Midwest’s four distinct seasons and her family. She longed to be close enough to see her niece and nephew as they grew, so she moved back to Fargo.

For more than three years, she worked the 4:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. swing shift as a patrol officer. This April, she moved to the criminal investigative unit in the police department. Working in the support services division, she primarily deals with property crimes — robberies, burglaries, thefts, vandalisms, and vehicle break in reports. “In Fargo we see a variety of crimes and criminals. Much more happens in Fargo than what people think,” Krabbenhoft asserted.

Serving a growing city of more than 100,000 citizens,

WRITER: KIM WAGNER

the Fargo police force has 140 sworn officers, of which 24 are women.

According to its website, the Fargo Police Department responds to about 43,000 calls for service each year. These include investigations of homicides, sexual assaults, robberies, burglaries, thefts, arsons, traffic accidents, DUIs, and other crimes. Fargo police officers issue more than 18,000 traffic citations and 60,000 parking tickets annually. Every year, almost 10,000 arrests are made.

A self-described “reserved introvert,” Krabbenhoft feels that being in law enforcement has taught her to make quick decisions and take control over situations. She has learned mediation skills that have gotten her out of precarious circumstances. “From my experience, women are strong communicators. We can be compassionate and empathetic, yet tough contenders should the need arise. Fargo is very receptive of having women on the force. We are treated as equals among peers and respected as professionals within the community.”

And what skill set does one need be a valuable detective?

Krabbenhoft sees herself as being honest, hardworking, and selfmotivated. She attempts to use good judgment in all situations and participates as a team player. She also sees the necessity of staying fit and participates in city volleyball and softball leagues.

Her typical day may go something like this: Up at 6 a.m. Run three miles. Check e-mail and phone messages. Review caseload. Check pawn shops for stolen property. Contact witnesses and victims. Interview/ interrogate suspects. Review surveillance video. Assist with search warrants. Complete paperwork. Dinner sometime. Walk Gracie (her rescue dog from the Humane Society). Read investigative novel — presently “The Girl Who Played with Fire” by Stieg Larsson. In bed by 11:00 p.m.

Is there a mentor in her life such as Detective Sergeant Rick Hunter? “No,” Krabbenhoft said, “But, I work with very committed people who love Fargo.” Many co-workers are willing to share encouragement, observations, and life experience with the newest investigator on staff. The department is taking a proactive approach to crime prevention, including the Lock it or Lose it philosophy. “There will always be crime,” Krabbenhoft maintained, “But there are numerous ways to deter it. You and I just have to be smarter than the bad guys.”

Her ultimate goal is to move into personal crimes investigation, dealing with sexual assault and child abuse cases. But for now, “I like what I am doing and feel I can make a difference here,” she said. “I have a purpose, and each day is unique.”

[AWM]

There’s Some Place Like Home

Stepping Stones Resource Center offers safety and sanctuary to young adults

Homelessness does not discriminate. Homelessness affects all genders, races, religions, and ages — even youth. But it isn’t like Dorothy in Oz searching for a way home in some fantasy land. It’s real for many young people in this country, and yes, even in Fargo-Moorhead.

Factors leading to homelessness include family dynamics; changes in employment, finances, physical or mental health; or issues with substance or domestic abuse. Each person’s journey is unique, and in most cases, homelessness is a temporary circumstance, not a chronic condition.

In 2009, Fraser, Ltd. had space for a center and was willing to develop a program and hire staff to address this local issue. The program, Stepping Stones Resource Center (SSRC), provides homeless prevention and intervention services to

youth and young adults, ages 16-24. Their drop-in center doors opened with a program director and six volunteers. In the first few months, they served more than 50 youth. In 2010, 635 individuals were served, of which about 300 were homeless. Today, two social workers and six staff assist clientele.

Christopher Johnson, director of community services, joined Fraser to establish the program. “Homelessness is a result of contributing factors and lack of social capital,” he said. “People this age often just need help navigating the system. Where can they get a birth certificate? What types of temporary housing options are available? How can they earn a GED? Fifty-three percent of the people who use our facility are homeless. The rest are at risk of becoming homeless. Forty percent have a child of their own.”

WRITER: KRISTY OLSGAARD

PHOTOGRAPHER: MILESTONES PHOTOGRAPHY

SARAH KENNEDY, CHRIS JOHNSON, TESSA TORGESON

SSRC, at 2902 South University Drive, Fargo, in the Fraser Ltd. Building, is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Some clients have basic needs, such as food, clothing, personal care items, or laundry facilities. Others come for assistance with employment or educational goals.

Johnson said the staff teaches them about the hiring process and helps them complete job applications and write cover letters and resumes. “We role play interviews, so they can anticipate how to answer interview questions. We discuss how explicit questions might be looking for implicit answers. And computer workstations on-site are available for their use.”

Johnson calls the clients “guests.” These guests are asked to sign in, but do not need to supply their full names so they can maintain their anonymity. Guests are required to adhere to SSRC’s seven established values: safety, self-determination, diversity, dignity and worth, human relationships, social justice, and service. Guests are treated with respect and expected to reciprocate.

Fraser, Ltd. was founded in 1893 to support single women and their children. They continue serving the community by developing and executing programs to meet unaddressed needs by promoting the independence of all people living in Fargo and surrounding communities. Through 230 staff and 400 volunteers, they assist more than 1000 people annually.

Fraser Ltd.’s executive director Sandra Leyland said “Our success is due to the dedication of the people who unselfishly work and donate time and expertise to enable independence for the people we support. Every time one of our clients finds safety and sanctuary

in one of our programs, that means success in his or her life.”

Fraser Ltd. operates a childcare center licensed for 189 children, of which 25 percent are children with special needs. Nine licensed and accredited residential homes offer residential adult disability services. These 87 residents are assisted 24/7 by staff who help them practice independent living skills daily and work on pre-vocational skill development. Visit their website at fraserltd.org for more information.

Fraser’s corporate support coordinator, Barb Grabar, encourages individuals, organizations, and businesses that are interested in supporting services to children with special needs, youth at risk, or adults with intellectual disabilities. “We can coordinate projects to work on together. We are also available to give tours or presentations about our services,” she said.

Johnson said, “SSRC’s mission is to provide basic needs, life skills education, and advocacy services for disenfranchised youth by supporting independent thought and empowering self-directed action. If we can assist them, we do. Otherwise, we are fortunate to collaborate with other agencies within the Fargo-Moorhead Coalition for Homeless Persons. Fargo-Moorhead has a strong homeless coalition. We can usually find help somewhere.”

SSRC’s vision is to address barriers to independent living and self sufficiency to disenfranchised youth. They carry on Fraser Ltd.’s century-old dedication to serving all people, especially those with unaddressed needs. So, a little like Dorothy, with personal desire and someone to point them in the right direction, more people will find there is some place like home. [AWM]

A Fargo First

Dawn stollenwerk:

A fiesty female firefighter!

Fire control has had a long and interesting history in Fargo, beginning in 1877 when the first fire ordinance was passed. The city purchased a hook and ladder rig that year; a team of horses, “Major” and “Edwards,” were purchased ten years later.

In 1889, the fire department lost their first fire fighter in the line of duty: Joseph Hoefer. A few years later, the Great Fargo Fire of 1893 destroyed 160 acres and caused five million dollars in damage. By 1900, the Fargo Fire Department purchased its first chemical engine, but it wasn’t until nearly one hundred years later, in 2009, that the Fargo Fire Department hired its first, and only, female firefighter.

Dawn Stollenwerk grew up hearing about fires and emergency work from her parents, Kathy Carbno and Steve Carbno. “Steve is the director of the Salvation Army Disaster Services,” Stollenwerk said, “and both he and my mom are EMTs. When I finished college and was looking for a job, Fargo Fire was hiring. I thought I would like that. I was intrigued, but at that time I wasn’t prepared to apply.”

Instead, Stollenwerk applied for a job and was hired to work as a correctional officer at the Clay County Jail. “I did court transportation for five years. And during those years I started to get ready to apply for the fire department.”

The first time Stollenwerk applied, in about 2005, she didn’t pass the physical agility section: hose roll, hose drag, ladder raise, dummy drag, floor joist crawl, and moving a beam with a sledge hammer.

The second time she applied and was tested, she passed the written section, but her score was not high enough for her to move on.

By the time Stollenwerk was ready for a third testing, she was thirty years old. She thought to herself, “If I don’t pass, I’ll stop trying.” She passed the written section and moved on to the physical. “That day I wasn’t up to par and didn’t pass the ladder raise portion of the test, and I told myself, ‘I’m done.’”

Eight weeks later, Stollenwerk saw in the newspaper that the fire department was hiring again. Many people would have been daunted by three failures. But Stollenwerk wasn’t. Each time she didn’t pass, she focused on strengthening her weak area. The first time, her focus was on increasing her cardio work, the second time on studying for the written exam, the third time she worked on her grip and lat pull down exercises.

Stollenwerk felt that seeing that ad in the newspaper was a sign. “After I saw that ad,” she said, “I began going to the gym and working really hard.”

Stollenwerk tried one more time and passed both the written and the physical sections. An interview, drug test, background check, and polygraph test followed. Stollenwerk passed. After years of hard work and determination, she was offered a job at the Fargo Fire Department and became Fargo’s first female fire fighter in the fall of 2009.

WRITER: JILL N. KANDEL PHOTOGRAPHER: CLASSIC PHOTOGRAPHY

Her first six weeks on the job consisted of in-house training. “We studied fire tactics, fire ground operations, hydrant use, trucks, and pumping. It was a lot of information in a short period of time.”

“Most days after the training, I could literally come home and ring out my clothes. I’d shower, eat, and study for the next day’s quiz and lecture.”

Learning to drive the fire truck began in the seventh week of training. It was the first time Stollenwerk had ever driven anything bigger than a pick-up truck. “The truck is our tool box,” she said. “It carries everything we might need to fight a fire, attend an accident, stabilize and cut apart a car, or do initial medical work. We keep 500 to 1,000 gallons of water on the trucks. At a fire scene, the water we carry is enough to get us started.”

Stollenwerk’s parents are very proud of their daughter. “I see my parents at fire scenes now. They work through the Salvation Army, waiting for the fire fighters

to come out and giving them water and food. A fire scene can be a very hot environment. If a fire scene is long, or over dinner or breakfast, the Salvation Army brings the fire fighters food and water.”

“We do so many different things,” Stollenwerk said. “We’re dispatched to fires, fire alarms, accidents, and medicals, also anytime there is potential for injury, someone who is trapped, some property accident with fluids or gas leaking. We work closely with the area ambulances and the police.”

Fire fighters also conduct commercial inspections for fire code compliance, attend public relations events, and annually flush hydrants.

Fargo has seven fire stations, and the fire fighters rotate each year. A typical station has a work area, office, gear room, and big garage, as well as a kitchen, workout room, family room, bathroom, and sleeping quarters. Fire fighters work 24-hour shifts with three shifts rotating

every nine days. A typical workday for Stollenwerk begins at 7:30 a.m. The fire fighters take calls, train, and have inspections until 4:30. Then they spend some time working out.

Dawn stollenwerk is not only fargo’s first female fire fighter, but up until now she remains the only female fire fighter who has ever been on staff.

“After the work out time we have individual time to study or relax. The station gets to be a home and a family. You get used to other fire fighter’s routines. It’s family friendly. I’m a single mom, so the weeks I have my girls, they stop in and see me in the evening hours.”

“I don’t feel unusual,” Stollenwerk said. “Grand Forks has two female fire fighters. It has never been uncomfortable. I feel like I fit in. Everyone is very friendly.”

Being a fire fighter is being part of a team. And that is something that Stollenwerk enjoys. “We are never alone at a fire scene,” she said. “Our captain is at the scene, and he is directing.” Stollenwerk has been on staff for more than a year, and so far she hasn’t been to any really serious medical calls. “I guess that is good and bad. For me to get experience, something bad has to happen. We want the experience, but it comes at somebody else’s loss or injury.”

“We do a lot of community relations such as visiting block parties and participating in parades. Community relations matter because it helps people feel comfortable around us. It creates a bond. And it helps people so they won’t hesitate to call us.”

“We want to make sure everyone is safe,” Stollenwerk said. “If someone has fallen and can’t get up, they are so apologetic. I want to let people know that this is why we are here. The fire department is a service organization. We are here for you. Please don’t hesitate to call. It’s worth your peace of mind. To sit and worry isn’t a good thing. We want people in the community comfortable with us so they will call us and so that things won’t escalate.”

Stollenwerk enjoys working with schools, also. “We help teach kids about fires. We want kids to know how

we look and sound with all our gear on. Our voices sound funny with our masks on. We want to teach a child, in a fire situation, not to run away from us. Being in a fire can be very scary. So we talk about not running away or hiding.”

Several months after Stollenwerk had been to her first large fire, relatives of the homeowners came and thanked the fire fighters for saving so many of their personal effects. On a typical fire scene the fire fighters first do search and rescue, checking for people and extinguishing the fire. If the scene allows, they also salvage what they can. When fire fighters walk into a room they think, “If this were my house, what would I want to save?” If time allows, they put valuable items, pictures of family, computers, things that are hard to replace, into the middle of the room and throw a tarp over them. This helps protect from water damage.

Once a fire is out, the fire department does an overhaul. “We might open up walls, take our insulation, or tear down some structure. It’s important to make sure everything is out. Depending on the fire we may have someone stay on firewatch to watch for a possible rekindle.”

All of this work is done in specially fitted clothing. The gear weighs more than forty pounds. The suits are fire resistant and also have a moisture barrier. “You feel heat and you also heat up from your own body heat because the suit doesn’t breath. Each suit has a name across the back, and my helmet has a shield on the front with my number on it. The I.D. is important because once we get in our gear on we all look a lot alike!”

“Firefighting is harder than it looks. It’s labor intensive,” Stollenwerk continued. “But it’s also a very rewarding career.”

CAPTAIN JOE MANGIN AND FIREFIGHTERS DAWN STOLLENWERK AND JAMIE GARVEY

Stollenwerk said that part of the lure is the thrill of the actual fire fighting and the adrenalin rush that draws her. She enjoys the challenge of taking somebody’s bad situation and trying to make it a little bit better. “I like the thrill of being active, and I like to keep myself in shape,” she said. “You have to be able to do that. Being a fire fighter fits with how I like to live.”

Stollenwerk’s friends are not surprised with her choice of profession. “I’m not an office type personality. I watch college hockey and am a huge Sioux Fan. I try to go to the Frozen Four every year. I played basketball and volleyball and love being outside with my girls. Last fall I did my first half-marathon.”

The scope of what a fire fighter does is broader than Stollenwerk first expected. “The Fargo Fire Department deals with hazardous waste spills and has a technical rescue team. There are a lot of tools and equipment that require specific knowledge,” Stollenwerk said. “How a building is constructed may tell you how a fire will act. There is so much we all need to be aware of and know how to handle it. Being a firefighter isn’t just fighting fires.”

Stollenwerk loves living and working in Fargo. She likes that Fargo is big enough to have a lot of amenities and yet small enough to feel like home. She has seen the people of Fargo come together when they are needed, such as during recent floods. Stollenwerk said she couldn’t ask for a better profession or a better place to live, and she’d like to see more women in the department. “I think any woman coming into this department would like it.”

If Dawn Stollenwerk is any indication of the type of fire fighter on staff at the Fargo Fire Department, then they are truly a team, and a team to be proud of. [AWM]

DAWN WITH HER DAUGHTERS TRINA AND MORGAN

rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.

— John lubbock