Area Woman Magazine Oct/Nov '12

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Courtney Weatherhead is from Leonard, N.D. and graduated from Kindred High School in 2007. She is a senior at MSU Moorhead majoring in mass communications with an emphasis in public relations and advertising. She is currently interning in the marketing department at MSUM, and is co-account executive in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

Katherine Tweed enjoys capturing the images and ideals of people and community in words, and teaching and coaching writers and editors. An adjunct instructor in the Mass Communications Department at Minnesota State University Moorhead, and an adjunct instructor in the Communication Department at North Dakota State University. Katherine is particularly intrigued by how local news media affect people and events around the world. An active member of the Fargo Lions Club, she is also a board member of Edgewood United Methodist Church. She and her husband, Doug, have one daughter, Kara, and live in Fargo with a great golden retriever, Ava.

Carolyn Lillehaugen loves meeting people and learning their stories. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Concordia College and a master’s degree in education from Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon, Carolyn has spent the past 30 years teaching, building a health and wellness business, and writing about some of those interesting people she meets. Carolyn and her husband Mark are the parents of four sons and a brand new daughter-in-law. They enjoy attending a wide variety of school, sport and music activities. Her additional interests include reading, biking, hiking, and traveling. Each summer trip is a fantastic family adventure.

Amanda Peterson is an award-winning writer with a love of the Web, social media and magazines. In addition to three children’s non-fiction books, her work has appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers and “Chicken Soup for the Bride’s Soul.” She previously worked as a writer and online editor for the Concordia College marketing team, as well as a reporter for a daily newspaper. Amanda lives in Moorhead with her husband, Jason; daughter, Natalie; son, Gavin; and an assortment of pets.

CAROLYN LILLEHAUGEN

KATHERINE TWEED

AMANDA PETERSON

COURTNEY WEATHERHEAD

Women’s Resources

t may seem that life in this area would slow down as the leaves begin the swirl and the promise of snow grows ever stronger. Nothing could be further from the truth. Check out the Area Calendar for a list of diverse events happening in the community during October and November. Get a closer look at a few of these events such as Bowls for Babies, the Jail Chaplains dessert social, and Bras on Broadway.

OCT 3 HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES

MSUM’s University Theatre Series presents a black comedy by John Guare set in Queens, on the day the Pope visited New York City.

7:30 pm

Gaede Stage in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts

MSUM campus

For tickets call the Box Office M-F, noon to 4:00 pm, 218-477-2271, or buy at the door. mnstate.edu/theatre

OCT 4 WORLD FEST WITH CUDAMANI

Take a tour to Bali and experience the enchanting sounds of Cudamani as they perform a highly creative musical and dance repertoire that is vibrant, technical and free spirited.

7:30 pm

Historic Holmes Theatre

806 Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes  218-844-7469 or dlccc.org

OCT 4 CHAD LEWIS

Author and paranormal investigator will talk about some of Minnesota’s most haunted places!

7:00 pm

Moorhead Library

118 5th Street South, Moorhead 218-233-7594 or larl.org

OCT 5 NDSU HOMECOMING PARTY

NDSU alumni and Bison fans welcome. Cash bar and dinner buffet. Photo opportunity with football championship trophy. Minneapolis-based band, Brat Pack Radio takes the stage at 8:00 pm. Event sponsored by The NDSU Alumni Association.

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Fargo Holiday Inn

3803 13th Avenue South, Fargo 701-231-6807 or ndsuhomecoming.com

OCT 6 NDSU HOMECOMING

OPEN HOUSE

Family-friendly open house with refreshments, face painting, tattoos, and more.

9:00 am to noon. Parade starts at 10:00 am.

1241 North University Drive, Fargo 701-231-6800

OCT 6 BISON PEP RALLY AND LUNCH

Celebrate NDSU Homecoming with lunch, bouncy games, Gold Star Band, balloons, beads and Thundar!

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Bison Sports Arena (just south of the Fargodome on University Drive) ndsuhomecoming.com

OCT 6 NDSU HOMECOMING GAME NDSU VS. YOUNGSTOWN STATE

1:00 pm

FARGODOME

1800 North University Drive, Fargo fargodome.com/events.php

OCT 6 DEDICATION AND RENAMING CEREMONY OF THE ALUMNI CENTER AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

The Alumni Center at North Dakota State University will be dedicated to and renamed as The Harry D. McGovern Alumni Center at North Dakota State University.

8:30 am

Alumni Center at NDSU

1241 North University Drive, Fargo  701-231-6800

OCT 6-7 FM STUDIO CRAWL

During the two-day event, the public is invited into the studios of the many working artists in the FargoMoorhead area.

701-298-3936

OCT 9 CLASSICS BOOK CLUB

The Giver by Lois Lowry

(A One Book, One Community event)

7:00 pm

Moorhead Library

118 5th Street South, Moorhead 218-233-7594 or larl.org

OCT 10 MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS. INDIANA PACERS

7:00 pm

FARGODOME

1800 North University Drive, Fargo 701-298-2736 or fargodome.com/events.php

OCT 12 FREE FRIDAY MOVIE

The Hunger Games (rated PG-13) Part of the One Book, One Community project. Free popcorn is served.

1:00 pm Free

Dr. James Carlson Library

2801 32nd Avenue South, Fargo 701-476-4040 or fargolibrary.org

OCT 13 NDSU FOOTBALL VS. INDIANA STATE

3:00 pm

Tickets can be purchased at the NDSU Athletic Ticket Office.

701-231-6378 or 888-231-6378 ndsu.bisontickets@ndsu.edu

OCT 13 FARGO STEP OUT: WALK TO STOP DIABETES

Registration/check-in begins at 7:30 am. Opening ceremony and walk starts at 9:30 am. Scheels Arena

5225 31st Avenue South, Fargo 888-342-2383 or 701-234-0123

diabetes.org/stepoutfargo

OCT 7 JAZZ INTO FALL CONCERT

Featuring Andraya Abrego and the Concordia Jazz Trio. Free

2:00 pm

Main Library

102 3rd Street North, Fargo 701-241-1492 or fargolibrary.org

OCT 14 25TH ANNUAL APPLE DUMPLING DAY

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Riverview Place

5300 12th Street South, Fargo riverviewplace.org

OCT 14 UNRAVELED CRAFTERS CLUB

For all crafters, knitters, crocheters, from novice to expert alike.

1:00 pm

Dr. James Carlson Library

2801 32nd Avenue South, Fargo

701-476-4040 or fargolibrary.org

OCT 17-18 ADHD OR DYSLEXIC?

Nationally known speaker, Chris Zeigler Dendy, M.S. will speak on the impact of Executive Function Deficits on learning and behavior in people with ADHD, Dyslexia and other neurological disorders. Learn about executive function and how it influences school success for students with ADHD and dyslexia.

Free

October 17 from 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

(focus audience: parents and teachers)

October 18 from 8:30 am - noon

(focus audience: providers)

Best Western Doublewood Inn

3333 13th Avenue, Fargo

Register at: haleyshope.org or red-river-valley@chadd.net

OCT 19 HARVEST MOON FLING

Wine tasting event to benefit RACC sponsored by Cash Wise Liquors in Moorhead. Silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment by the 42nd Street Band.

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Tickets $40/person or $75/couple

Courtyard by Marriott

1080 28th Avenue South, Moorhead

For more information contact the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center.

701-293-7273 or raccfm.com

OCT 19 “MEMORIES NEED NOT BE SHARED” CRAFT EVENT

(A One Book, One Community event) Create a small memory book to take home. All supplies provided.

1:00 pm

Dr. James Carlson Library

2801 32nd Avenue South, Fargo

701-476-4040 or fargolibrary.org

OCT 19-20 FARGO MINI MARATHON

Whether its the Mini Milers 1K & 2K, the 5K Run/Walk, the 10K Run/Walk or the Half Mini Marathon, there is going to be something for everyone!

Scheels Arena

5225 31st Avenue South, Fargo

888-RUN-FARGO or fargominimarathon.com

OCT 19-20 VALLEYCON 38

The largest celebration of popular culture in the region, featuring a huge, free admission vendor’s area, professional actors, artists, screenwriters, directors, and best-selling authors, game events all weekend long, the Fargo Fantastic Film Festival 10, panels and workshops, costume contests, live entertainment and much more! Pre-registration is open yearround with early discounts. Hjemkomst Center & Americinn

202 1st Avenue North, Moorhhead valleycon.com

OCT 20 PAWS FOR READING

Kids in grades K-6 can sign-up to read to a reading therapy pet. Pre-registration is required.

Free 1:00 pm

Main Library

102 3rd Street North, Fargo 701-241-1492 or fargolibrary.org

OCT 20 MOONLIGHT MONSTER MASH

Fee $3

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Fargo Youth Commission 701-499-7788 or fargopark.com

OCT 20-21 24TH ANNUAL FARGO CHRISTMAS SHOW

Includes over 260 booths featuring products handmade from across the U.S. Over 140 exhibitors will fill their booths with arts, crafts and baked goods that all have a touch of being handmade.

October 20 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

October 21 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Admission $2

Fargo Civic Center

207 4th Street North, Fargo 701-837-6059 or thebigone.biz

OCT 21 JAZZ INTO FALL CONCERT

Featuring the Dave Ferreira Trio.

Free 2:00 pm

Main Library

102 3rd Street North, Fargo 701-241-1492 or fargolibrary.org

OCT 21 CHRISTOPHER HOULIHAN

Christopher Houlihan - outstanding nationally known young organist. This concert is being sponsored by the Red River Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

4:00 pm

Admission will be $10 for adults and $5 for students and children.

First Lutheran Church

619 Broadway, Fargo

OCT 22 PUMPKIN DECORATING & CARAMEL APPLE PARTY

For kids and their parents. Please bring one pumpkin per child. All other materials will be provided. Treats will be served. Free

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Northport Library

2714 North Broadway, Fargo

701-476-4026 or fargolibrary.org

OCT 25 RDO CATERS TATERS FOR CHARITY

Money will benefit Special Olympics North Dakota. $6 gets you a “pound-tato” - a 1 lb. baked potato with all the fixings, a drink, and dessert.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Doublewood Inn, Fargo

For more information, including details on our raffle and take-out availability, visit rdocaterstaters.com

OCT 26 BOOMERS & CROONERS: LAUNCHING THE AMERICAN DREAM FALL FUNDRAISER

Dust off your fedora, fill your martini glass and get ready to Cha-Cha the night away. The Fall Fundraiser celebrates the Post War era (1949-1960) and the Baby Boom generation with crooner music by Neil Iverson, food, games, and prizes. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are on sale at the Hjemkomst Center.

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Hjemkomst Center

Tim Jorgensen, 218-299-5511 ext. 6737 hcscconline.org

OCT 27 LEGO CONTEST

Come use the library’s LEGOs to build a masterpiece of your own design. Prizes will be given to our favorite creations!

2:00 pm

Moorhead Library

118 5th Street South, Moorhead 218-233-7594 or larl.org

OCT 27 NDSU FOOTBALL VS. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

HARVEST BOWL!

2:30pm

FARGODOME

fargodome.com/events.php

OCT 27 BOO AT THE ZOO

Come trick-or-treating at the zoo. Experience our creepiest critters,   have photos taken in your costume and enter our costume contest.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Red River Zoo

4255 23rd Ave South, Fargo 701-277-9240 or redriverzoo.org

OCT 29 DANGEROUS LITERATURES, CHALLENGING AUTHORITY

A One Book, One Community event. Join students from Concordia for a presentation on books throughout history that have challenged authority. The students will share four titles. Come prepared to share your favorite title!

7:00 pm

Moorhead Library

118 5th Street South, Moorhead 218-233-7594 or larl.org

OCT 30 LIVE AT BIRDLAND

WITH TOMMY IGOE

MSUM’s Performing Arts Series presents

The Birdland Big Band and drummer

Tommy Igoe. The 16-piece jazz ensemble has become New York City’s most popular weekly musical attraction.

7:30 pm

Hansen Theatre in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts

MSUM campus, Moorhead

For tickets go to mnstate.edu/perform

Call the Box Office M-F, noon to 4:00 pm 218-477-2271 or buy at the door.

OCT 31 COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN

CARNIVAL

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Free Courts Plus

3491 South University Drive, Fargo 701-237-4805 or fargoparks.com

OCT 31 WHERE’S WALDO?

TRICK-OR-TREAT

Stop by to trick-or-treat and find Waldo hiding somewhere in the library. Find him and get a special prize!

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Moorhead Library

118 5th Street South, Moorhead 218-233-7594 or larl.org

OCT 31 HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT

Bring your little ghosts and goblins to the mall and join West Acres merchants and other local organizations for a fun indoor Halloween Trick-or-Treat. (While supplies last.)

West Acres Shopping Center 3902 13th Avenue South, Fargo

NOV 2 ARRIVAL: THE MUSIC OF ABBA

The world’s foremost ABBA tribute show featuring a 12-piece band that will take you back to the ‘70s with the original stars that defined pop music.

7:30 pm

Historic Holmes Theatre

806 Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes  218-844-7469 or dlccc.org

NOV 3 SATURDAY MORNING SCIENCE

A hands-on science workshop for grades 4-6 by Dr. Graeme R. A. Wyllie and the Concordia Science Academy.

Session One: 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Session Two: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Sign up at the library to reserve your spot!

Moorhead Library

118 5th Street South, Moorhead 218-233-7594 or larl.org

NOV 3 GERMAN FEATHER CHRISTMAS

TREE WORKSHOP

Take home a 6” tree for the holidays. Bring your own scissors and pliers. Fee is $25. Registration deadline is October 27.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hjemkomst Center

Markus Krueger, 218-299-5511 ext. 6738 hcscconline.org

NOV 3-4 HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

A showcase of area homes and the Fargo Depot decorated by local merchants and artists. Tickets are available at participating merchants.

Noon - 5:00 pm

Tickets: $20 701-388-1719

NOV 6 CARAVAN DU NORD

Featuring Mason Jennings bluegrass jam folk band Hardwood Groove and Caroline Smith and The Good Night Sleeps will perform back to back before Minnesota’s favorite adopted son, singer-songwriter Mason Jennings, takes the stage as the headliner for the Caravan du Nord as part of the Minnesota Music Coalition.

7:00 pm

Historic Holmes Theatre

806 Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes  218-844-7469 or dlccc.org

NOV 6 FARGO FORCE VISITS

THE MAIN LIBRARY

Hear stories and meet players from the Fargo Force Hockey Team. Make a small craft. Free

6:30 pm

Main Library

102 3rd Street North, Fargo 701-241-1492 or fargolibrary.org

NOV 8-9 AFRO-BRAZILIAN SAMBA DRUMMING WORKSHOPS

Come learn funky Afro-Brazilian samba drumming grooves with Tim and Pat O’Keefe, co-directors of Minneapolis group Batucada do Norte.

7:00 - 10:00 pm

Free and open to the public. Gaede Stage in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts

MSUM campus, Moorhead

For more info, contact Kenyon Williams at willdrum@mnstate.edu

NOV 8-11 TIN ROOF

THEATRE’S “ANGEL STREET” BY PATRICK

HAMILTON

Victorian thriller filled with suspense as Jack psychologically torments his wife Bella.

November 8-10 at 7:30 pm

November 11 at 2:00 pm

The Stage at Island Park - Home of FMCT

701-235-6778 or tinrooftheatre.org

NOV 9 FREE FRIDAY MOVIE

Big Miracle (rated PG). Part of the one Book One Community project.

Free popcorn is served. Free

1:00 pm

Dr. James Carlson Library

2801 32nd Avenue South, Fargo

701-476-4040 or fargolibrary.org

NOV 10 PANGEA - CULTIVATE OUR CULTURES

Celebrate our community’s traditions and cultures with this local, multi-ethnic showcase of music, dance, culinary arts, and children’s activities. Free and open to the public.

10 :00 am – 4:00 pm

Hjemkomst Center

Tim Jorgensen, 218-299-5511 ext. 6737 hcscconline.org

NOV 10-11 3RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOMES OF HOPE FUNDRAISER

The Cystic Fibrosis Association of ND is having its beautifully decorated homes to tour, along with a Holiday Hope Boutique with beautiful and unique handcrafted gifts and holiday décor. The doors will open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, and noon to 5:00 pm on Sunday. Historic 8th Street, Fargo 701-222-3998 or cfanorthdakota.com

NOV 15 ARCTIC/ANTARCTICA

This panel discussion is inspired by the Plains Art Museum exhibition Ice Music: Paul D. Miller / DJ Spooky. Two scientists join us – geologist Adam Lewis (NDSU) and biologist Wendy Reed (NDSU) – along with photographer Stuart Klipper – who have traveled to Antarctica for research and will discuss their work.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$5 Donation requested

Plains Art Museum

704 First Avenue North, Fargo plainsart.org

NOV 15 PAINT & PLAY

A fun and easy-going night with friends or a loved one. Come and learn beginner techniques in painting while sipping a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage. All supplies provided.

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

$25 per person

Plains Art Museum

704 First Avenue North, Fargo plainsart.org

NOV 17 CHIP-CARVED CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP

Carve your own historic tree ornament. Fee $25. Call for supply list. Registration deadline is November 10.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Hjemkomst Center

Markus Krueger, 218-299-5511 ext. 6738 hcscconline.org

NOV 17 RAPUNZEL AND THE DRAGON

MSUM’s Children’s Theatre program presents a musical play for children of all ages. Funny and exciting, the play is a contemporary take on the traditional tale of Rapunzel.

1:00 and 4:00 pm

Hansen Theatre in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts

MSUM campus, Moorhaed

For tickets, go to mnstate.edu/perform or call the Box Office M-F, noon to 4:00 pm, 218-477-2271 or buy at the door.

NOV 18 MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER

Get an early start on your “holiday mood” when Mannheim Steamroller brings their Christmas tour to the Gate City Bank Theatre –FARGODOME. Created by Chip Davis, Mannheim Steamroller’s signature sound is where classical and modernday rock, acoustic and electronic music meet. Celebrate the spirit of the season with the “18th century rock band” that has become one of the most popular and best-selling acts in the last 30 years.

7:00 pm

Gate City Bank Theatre

FARGODOME fargodome.com/events.php

NOV 24-25 SANTA VILLAGE

Free admission with donationcanned goods, toys, cash donation.

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm 701-499-7788 or fargoparks.com

NOV 30 “AWAY IN THE BASEMENT” A CHURCH LADIES CHRISTMAS

Known for their hilarious antics and subtle charm, the Church Basement

Ladies are once again called upon to step in and save the day!

2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Historic Holmes Theatre

806 Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes  218-844-7469 or dlccc.org

NOV 30 JUBILEE!

Silent auction, appetizers, live entertainment.

7:00 pm

Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo

Tickets for sale at fmjrleague.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

Women’s Resources

Writer: Karen Halvorsen | ClassiC PHotoGraPHY

Bowls for Babies: A March of Dimes Event

Come Sample Soup and Buy a Conversation Piece For a Great Cause!

xcitement is building for the upcoming 10th annual “Bowls for Babies” to be held Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in the Crystal Ballroom at the ramada Plaza suites in Fargo. the “Bowls for Babies” luncheon funds the March of Dimes nD Chapter in their work to prevent premature birth and infant mortality.

“this fun event supports March of Dimes in north Dakota, currently celebrating 75 years of working for stronger, healthier babies,” ashley Gerner, senior Community Director for the March of Dimes nD Chapter, explained.

“as a business sponsor, i’ve enjoyed participating in ‘Bowls for Babies’ for the last four years,” said Dr. Melissa McCulley, owner of McCulley optix Gallery.

each $20 ticket includes a uniquely hand-painted pottery bowl, a sampling of gourmet soups by local chefs, an assortment of Breadsmith artisan breads, and sweet treats served by Fantasies in Frosting. over 1,000 bowls will be glazed, fired and put on display. Don’t miss the opportunity to select your favorite and sit down to lunch, plus make bids during the silent auction. For more information about this event, to learn about business sponsorships, or to purchase tickets, please contact Ashley Gerner at 701.235.5530 or, visit www.marchofdimes.com/northdakota. [aWM]

A LIFE CHANGED

Sixth Annual Jail Chaplains Dessert Social Celebrates Inmates’ Spiritual Transformations

Here are the cold, hard facts: More than 7,500 men and women pass through the Cass County jail each year. of that number, 97% will return to our community. if nothing changes for these citizens, the result is often another visit to the jail. life becomes a revolving door with no meaning. since 1979, the Jail Chaplains have been working to bring meaning where there was none. “Just as the lord extends grace to each one of us,” explained executive Director elect Gerri leach, “He commands us to reach out to others. the Bible is clear that we need to be helping widows and prisoners. the individuals in Cass County jail are no different than you and i,” she said. “it’s just that they have made bad choices. Given some of their life circumstances, we could have made similar decisions.”

the Jail Chaplains, a nonprofit group, is available to visit inmates at Cass County jail seven days a week. they offer spiritual help and hope to the broken and hurt. “Many do not know that Jesus loves them,” said leach. “Most have never had anyone to listen to them, don’t realize that there is nothing we can do that is beyond the forgiveness of Jesus.” Besides Bible study classes and one-on-one time with Jail Chaplain Mike sonju, the group offers knitting and parenting classes. Plans are to add an assistant chaplain assigned to the female population in 2013. another program in the development stages is anger management classes.

“sheriff laney says often that he refuses to warehouse people,” leach continued. “Yes, if they do the crime, they will do the time. But he wants to provide opportunities for inmates to leave jail healthier than when they came in.”

it’s the second chance we all hope for at one time or another in our lives.

and the Dessert social is an easy way for the community to support such second chances. there will be speeches by local notables, such as nancy schafer, former first lady of north Dakota (who now serves as chairperson of the board for the Jail Chaplains), along with former nDsU basketball coach erv inniger. Former inmate Johnathon Hayes will tell how the Jail Chaplains helped transform his life from meth dealer to Christian, proud and happy father of two.

Carol Kent, a nationally known speaker, will talk about the spiritual work she and her family needed to do after her son murdered his wife’s ex-husband—and how his life has been transformed and redeemed while incarcerated. Come and enjoy a sweet, delectable treat (upscale desserts including cheesecakes, mousses and plenty of chocolate) and celebrate the lives that the Jail Chaplains have helped change.

Writer: CHristine HolM | ClassiC PHotoGraPHY

If You Go

Jail Chaplains Dessert social tuesday, october 30, 2012

(Please note that this date has been changed from original date in november)

Holiday inn

3803 13th avenue south Fargo, north Dakota 5:30 – 8:30 pm

t ickets are $15 and can be purchased online (www. jailchaplains.com) or all of the Hornbachers locations in Fargo & Moorhead from october 1-26.

Community Driven and Locally Given

7th Annual “Bras on Broadway” Slated for October 25

it’s a spectacular sight in downtown Fargo every October: over two miles of bras strung together, hanging from the roof of the Hotel Donaldson. The eye-catching display is the focal point of a major fundraiser Bras on Broadway spearheaded by the Hotel Donaldson with the help of many volunteers, artists and sponsors. Old bras and a minimum contribution of $5 are donated by community members who want to help fight breast cancer. The event has generated over $295,000 in proceeds in the past six years.

“The money goes through the American Cancer Society (ACS) to women all over North Dakota and western Minnesota. This is the only fundraiser where money doesn’t go to the national ACS,” said Karen Stoker, owner of the Hotel Donaldson. “It all stays in our region.”

“The first year, the money went for gas cards and wigs,” said Alison Ottesen, Hotel Donaldson general manager. “But gas cards are the biggest need.” The average patient commutes 140 miles to receive cancer treatment. “It doesn’t take that many trips to make a dent in your monthly budget,” Stoker said.

“The event is community-driven and locally given. In essence, it’s done $5 at a time, that’s why I love it so much,” Stoker said. “Enough drops in the bucket put it over the edge. A little bit adds up and makes a big difference. The biggest jump was when more teams volunteered and were able to add the ability to contribute online.”

The actual Bras on Broadway benefit event takes place on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 7pm to 10pm at the Hotel Donaldson. The evening includes a silent auction featuring wearable and non-wearable works of art. Artists are invited to reinvent the bra using the most unlikely materials they can imagine. Bras have been made from glass, wood, feathers, match sticks, neon lights, and most are wearable. Some have a theme or message, like the one made from bullets by artist Shara Diers. Each bullet bears the name of a breast cancer survivor. The bras will be modeled that night by volunteers decked out with body paint and hair styles that enhance the artist’s statement. “We have a lot of non-wearable art that is contributed also a wide variety of beautiful things paintings, textile work, jewelry. Great work.” The HoDo provides food and drinks and there is live music.

“We’re able to do this event for a fraction of the cost of most fundraisers because of the generosity of our vendors and artists,” she said. “Our costs were only 11% last year, and the average cost of a fundraiser is 25%.” Tickets are available online at www.brasonbroadway.com

WRITER: BETh DIANE BRADLEy

PhOTOS By: BRITTA TRyGSTAD, DAVE ARNSTON, AND JOhN BORGE

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In addition to the benefit, a variety of other fundraising events are being held around town during the month of October. A bra decorating party, an idea contributed by Lucy Black from 104.7 Popster FM, is slated for Tuesday, October 9th at the Civic Center. “It’s an all-age, gender neutral, come as you are party,” Stoker said. Participants may bring a bra to decorate or any bra to add to the chain, which will be assembled later by the organizers of the event. There is a $10 suggested donation. Glitter, sequins, feathers and other fun items will be provided, along with performances by Rosie Sauvageau and Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. The mammogram mobile will be parked out front and area providers of mammograms will be there to set up future appointments. The goal is to have the highest annual % of women per capita checked.

Paul Evans will host, for the second time, an event featuring live music, burlesque and a silent auction at the Fargo VFW on Sunday, October 21. “Paul came to us last year with the idea after losing his mom to breast cancer. Local servers and bartenders volunteer. It’s another great way to spread the word, raise money and all come together to make a difference.”

Meg Spielman Peldo, artist/ photographer, and Dr. Shelby Terstriep, Sanford Oncologist, have put together a book of photographs and stories that will be released at Plains Art Museum on October 18. Proceeds go to local breast cancer patients.

Stoker was told by someone from our area that they saw a news clip of the Hotel Donaldson, decked out with the bra garland, while traveling in Spain. National news outlets have picked it up over the years as well. “Creating a spectacle can be a good thing,” she said.

To contribute or get involved, go to www.brasonbroadway.com. [AWM]

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22nd Annual Paws Walk Raises Over $50,000 Jordahl

Custom Homes Donates $10,000

over 250 people (along with their dogs, cats and even a snake) participated in the Humane society Fargo-Moorhead’s 22nd annual stride for strays Paws Walk september 8.

“the Paws Walk is all about the animals,” said nukhet Hendricks, the Humane society Fargo-Moorhead’s executive director. “We are so grateful to our sponsors, walkers and donors for making this event possible and for its continued success. it truly makes a difference in the lives of the shelter animals.”

“the Grand Marshall leading the walk was lindsey stordahl, owner of Bubba & Company,” said Heather Klefstad, special events coordinator for the Human society Fargo-Moorhead. “lindsey is a great help to the shelter. she grooms all our dogs and boards them when needed – and she does all of it for free!”

the title sponsor, Jordahl Custom Homes, matched all donations of $75 or more and presented the Humane society Fargo-Moorhead with a check for $10,000 during the awards ceremony.

the Humane society Fargo-Moorhead raised over $50,000 with team Memphis bringing in $2700.

the Humane society Fargo-Moorhead’s Paws Walk began 22 years ago to raise much needed funds to provide care for the shelter animals as they wait for their adoptive families. [aWM]

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Let’s Find Them a Home

The Humane Society Fargo-Moorhead is primarily a pound rescue organization dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats at risk of being euthanized at local impounds. Each 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. Check us out at www.humanesocietyfargomoorhead.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fmhumanesociety, or give us a call at 701-239-0077.

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if the changing leaves inspires you to change up your palette, look no further than this edition of Area Style for the latest fashion and hair trends. With the holidays around the corner, perhaps a new family portrait is in your future. Consider one of the variety of photographers that are showcased in these pages. And be sure to check out the stores and restaurants highlighted in Where to Shop and Where to Dine.

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Vibrant Vibes

FALL FASHION TRENDS HIT ALL THE RIGHT NOTES

ositively runway-worthy, fall fashions are obsessed with vibrant tones. Bright, strong blue graced the runways, adding a jolt of energy to everything from weekend wear to sophisticated office outfits.

Patchworking and colorblocking with the boldest of hues like tangerine tango and Honey Gold, two of Pantone’s fall fashion colors, created an array of covetable statement pieces.

Be as daring with your jeans as you are with the rest of your wardrobe. With colors ranging from blush to mustard to deep plum, no wardrobe should be without this fun-loving staple.

also on the runway were rich fabrics and colors that will keep you feeling and looking toasty warm when the temperatures dip. look for a smattering of oxblood, a deep red, to pair with warm toffees and deep neutrals. a fresh twist on the season embraces fashion’s fascination with wild prints and patterns that speak to your personal style. Mixing it up is all the rage, texture is big and multiple textures even bigger. think faux fur paired with lace, leather with brocade, patent leather with imprinted details. texture adds interest and dimension when color tends toward monochromatic.

the biggest color story for fall is the lack thereof. From crisp winter white to soft eggshell, a clean slate is sometimes all that need be said. [aWM]

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Fall Into Color

BE FIERCE WITH FUNKY STREAKS OR FULL HIGHLIGHTS

if spring is the time of reawakenings, then fall is the time of renewals. a fresh school year. Warm new clothes. the return of pumpkin spice lattes. and what better way to renew you than with a dramatic new look?

these four brave gals said good-bye to the easy, breezy styles of summer and embraced this season’s hottest trend—color.

if traditional hues like rich reds and buttery blonds strike your fancy, consider allover color and a style with side-swept bangs and faceframing layers. these cuts create light-as-air locks which keep their shape under fall’s knit hats.

But if you feel like punching up your new look, go for pops of color. Purples, teals, even streaks of green, look dazzling when paired with dark chestnut and chocolate browns. Keep the color front and center though, it looks best in bangs. W hatever renewed look you choose — swapping out your singlecolor style for a multihued ‘do, or ditching your weighed-down locks with a shouldergrazing bob— you’ll feel fresh and fierce this fall. [aWM]

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WHERE TO

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Shop for fashion forward, unique items for women of all ages, including premium denim, tops, shoes/boots and accessories.

Apricot Lane

West Acres Shopping Center, JCPenney’s Wing

701-356-5080 | apricotlanefargo.com

Handcrafted Pewter

Handmade in a seaside studio in Nova Scotia, this warm-toned cutting board and coordinating napkin rings will look so great on your table this autumn season! Many other pewter gifts, home accessories and belts are made by these artists, too.

c.lizzy’s

410 Broadway, Downtown Fargo 701-235-4902 | clizzys.com

TASHA POLIZZI

Tasha Polizzi offers a stunning collection of clothing, accessories and outerwear blending rich texture, unique design and southwestern-inspired prints. Shop a mix of coats, vests, scarves, handbags and more.

FUSION BOUTIQUE

Located inside Scheels Home & Hardware

3202 13th Avenue South, Fargo 701-232-8903 | scheelshomeandhardware.com

Swedish Dishcloths

These super absorbent dish cloths from Sweden are a wonder in the kitchen. Made of earth-friendly 70% cellulose and 30% cotton. Many styles to choose from!

Only $7 each

Stabo Scandinavian Imports

West Acres Mall, Fargo

701-282-0421 | stabo-imports.com

Bountiful Bouquet

Blooming with harvest cheer and undeniable beauty. Eye-catching Cherry Brandy bi-colored roses are arranged amongst burgundy mini carnations, butterscotch daisies, red Asiatic lilies and lush greens perfectly presented in a festive ceramic pumpkin container with lid to create a gift that sends your warmest wishes for the fall season. | $34.99

Dalbol Flowers

25th Street Market

1450 25th Street South, Fargo 701-235-5864 | dalbolflowersfargo.com

Scarves

Add some zip to an outfit with lightweight scarves. My Best Friend’s Closet carries a large variety of fashion scarves to fit every wardrobe.

My Best Friend’s Closet

11 9th Street South, Moorhead 218-236-6937 | mybestfriendscloset.biz

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Eyewear

Wiley X offers fashion forward frames while delivering advance protection and superior vision with one of the world’s most impact resistant lenses. These sunglasses are guaranteed to fit any active lifestyle.

Hillmer Eye Clinic

101 10th Street North | Suite 120, Downtown Fargo 701-239-9771 | hillmereyeclinic.com

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Oh Suzanne!

1420 9th Street East, West Fargo 701-476-0056 | ohsuzanne.com

Fragrance

Time To... Necklaces

The clock in the background of these Time To… necklaces by Nicole Winter will remind you that it’s time for you to…shine, be happy, laugh, dream, or be strong. Necklaces $30

Aquablue

4955 17th Avenue South, Fargo 701-281-6465 | aquabluefm.com

Local | Fresh | Natural

Holland’s is your source for vintage furniture, harvest, fall décor and funky gifts.

Holland’s Landscaping & Garden Center

1201 Center Avenue, Moorhead 218-233-6131

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Express yourself - your style, your goals, your dreams and ideals - with the affirming fragrances of I am. By encompassing the art of aromatherapy, I am is an updated fragrance concept using scent as a path to personal transformation and empowerment. Use your chosen scent as a fragrant tool for improving your overall good health and well-being.

3 Chicks Boutique

2733 South University Drive, Fargo 701-237-6255 | bakernursey.com

Scarf Charms $15.00

Treska Scarves $18.00

Eyewear

Sophisticated and glamorous, JIMMY CHOO Eyewear and Sunwear is designed with the fashionable modern women in mind.

McCulley Optix Gallery

2553 Kirsten Lane, Fargo (Corner of 25th & 32nd Avenue South) 701-373-2020 | optixgallery.com

Fine Art

Giclée on Canvas

The Art of Cassandra Barney Boerth’s Art Gallery

Framing & Mirrors

212 Broadway, Fargo 701-235-8923

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Where to Dine

EXPERIENCE SOME OF THE FARGO AREA’S FINEST RESTAURANTS

Monte’s Downtown

A traditional upscale restaurant infused with casual urban sophistication. An eclectic continental menu incorporating local products and produce in exciting new concepts. A daring destination restaurant that exploits the ambiance of a beautiful historic building.

LOCATION: 220 Broadway, Fargo

PHONE: 701-526-0149

Osaka

For an unforgettable, entertaining dining experience, sit at our hibachi grill and see our teppanyaki chefs put on a show for the entire family. For sushi lovers, our sushi bar offers many daily specials or ask our sushi chefs to prepare your own custom roll right before your eyes. For a traditional Japanese dining experience, relax in our dining room.

LOCATION: 1111 38th Street South, Fargo

PHONE: 701-282-3888

Olive Garden

Olive Garden is known for its fresh pastas, breads, and salads — especially the all-you-care-to-eat bread sticks and salads with their signature Italian dressing.

LOCATION: 4339 13th Avenue South, Fargo

PHONE: 701-277-1241

HoDo Restaurant

Where you’re from is important. It forms your character, shapes your future, and it anchors your past by connecting you to a place. We think it’s the same with food. Where it’s from, who produces it, and how it’s raised are equally important. It forms and shapes the quality, taste and experience of the finished product. We take great pride in the origin of our raw product. We’ve consciously sought and chosen local producers – artisan farmers – who practice sustainable agriculture. We believe it’s important. We hope you do, too. Come in and taste the local flavor … a seasoned sense of place.

LOCATION: 1st and Broadway, Fargo

PHONE: 701-478-1000

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

LOCATION: 4410 17th Avenue S., Fargo PHONE: 701-282-2922

Carino’s Seasons at Rose Creek

Relax. Enjoy. Gaze upon the tranquil pond of the nearby golf course. Savor the freshly prepared creations from Chef John’s kitchen. Enjoy fine wines, sumptuous desserts, and fresh, crisp salads, all in the casual, quiet atmosphere of this signature restaurant.

LOCATION: 1500 Rose Creek Parkway, Fargo PHONE: 701-235-5000

There is a wide array of healthcare available in the F-M area. This edition of Area Health offers a glimpse at some of the providers. You can read about exchange student Magnus Fenes who suffered a brain hemorrhage, see the care given to nursing mothers at MSUM, learn the philosophy and procedures at Eternity Medicine Insitute, meet Regina Coleman and hear her story, and learn the heart behind Dr. Spencer Berry and the team at Medical Weight Loss Specialists.

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Student from Norway Survives Brain Hemorrhage

Making new friends, playing football, experiencing another country… Magnus Fenes expected that and more in his year as an exchange student in Devils Lake, N.D. But a life-threatening medical emergency?

“No way,” said the 17-year-old from Norway. “I never pictured that…”

Sudden, intense pain

Fenes was weightlifting at Devils Lake (N.D.) High School on Nov. 3, 2011, when intense pain struck between his temples. He staggered to the locker room. Two friends followed.

“I was lying on the floor feeling terrible,” recalled Fenes. “One friend ran to the principal’s office while the other stayed with me and put a towel around my head. I’ll never forget that. So many people helped me that day -- many I didn’t even know. The last thing I remember was an oxygen mask going over my face in the ambulance.”

A dire situation

When host father Dave Schnaidt arrived at Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake, he was shocked to learn Fenes was near death.

The doctor suspected a ruptured blood vessel, prompting an immediate

“So many people helped me that day — many I didn’t even know.”

brain CT scan and a call to Sanford LifeFlight in Fargo.

“The rupture was in the worst possible place,” said Schnaidt, a catch in his voice. “That young man was part of our family.”

Rapid, well-coordinated care

When the Sanford LifeFlight team arrived in Devils Lake, they knew time was critical. Flight nurse Jeff Iverson was part of the team. “In this type of emergency, there’s just a small window of time to get the patient to a neurosurgeon,” he said.

The fast return to Fargo set the stage for a six-hour surgery performed by Sanford neurosurgeon Dr. Jon Hutchison and team. They identified and treated an arteriovenous malformation -- a “tangle” of thin-walled blood vessels that can rupture and bleed into the brain. Fenes was likely born with the AVM, and the strain of weightlifting likely caused the rupture.

“The prompt, well-coordinated care was key,” said Dr. Hutchison. “All came together perfectly, beginning at the high school.”

Hard work, great progress

After two weeks of healing in Sanford Children’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Fenes graduated to Sanford Rehab. Every day he put 110 percent into hours of intensive occupational, physical and speech therapy. Rehab nurse Brad Arett noticed his impressive progress.

“It still amazes me,” said Arett. “Here’s this 17-year-old kid in a hospital thousands of miles from home going through a really challenging experience and English wasn’t even his first language. Plus he was always so friendly and outgoing.”

Healthy and strong

Fenes completed his school year in Devils Lake and in June returned to Norway. Today he looks forward to pursuing a career in engineering.

Said his birth mom, Ann Paulsen: “We’re so grateful he was in North Dakota when he had this emergency. If this had happened in the remote area where we live in Norway, he would not have made it. He could not have reached the care he needed in time.”

A serious emergency … a chain of care … a young life saved. [AWM]

Lactation Rooms Provide Privacy for Students and Employees Mothers on Campus

When we hear the term ‘college student’ it’s probably fair to say most people think of an 18-year-old student fresh out of high school, however, universities are noticing changing demographics of students enrolling in classes, including mothers.

Minnesota State University Moorhead is dedicated to being a welcoming campus for all students and making it a safe and comfortable place to learn. One way they show this is by providing two lactation rooms on campus for nursing mothers.

“Life circumstances have lead people in different directions so when they come back to school they may have children at that time or be in that process of starting a family. We want to make sure everyone feels welcome and comfortable here,” Donna Brown, associate vice president for diversity and inclusion at MSUM, said.

A lactation room is a private room for women who are breast-feeding to express milk. The purpose of a lactation room is to help mothers transition back to school or work while continuing to breast-feed.

Brown’s attention was drawn to the issue when she noticed a woman in a bathroom on campus pumping breast milk. Brown decided there was a need on campus for a more comfortable, sanitary space, so she jumped at the next opportunity to make a change. A room in

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the Comstock Memorial Union (CMU) became available and she went to the CMU Space Committee to suggest the vacant room be used as a lactation room.

“They were very supportive from day one. I think it was something no one ever really thought about,” Brown said. “Breast feeding is really coming back. There was a time it was not so popular and almost even discouraged. Now health professionals are recognizing the benefits for children, so they’re really encouraging that for women. I think it’s our responsibility to make that easier for women to do.“

MSUM’s two lactation rooms are on separate ends of campus one in the CMU and one in the Women’s Center. The room in the CMU is furnished with a comfortable chair, table, and TV. Both rooms are relaxing, private and lockable. The private rooms allow employees and students to feel comfortable while at work and school to continue to breast-feed.

The lactation room in the CMU is open to the community during events.

The rooms are not only serving a need for students and employees, it is also a law. “The National Healthcare Reform Act amended the Fair Labor Standards Act in 2010, and any company that has more than 50 employees needs to provide a place like this for accommodation,” Brown said.

The 2010 Healthcare Reform Act states, “Under the Act, employers must now provide a place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public, which may be used by an employee to express breast milk.”

The Act also reads, “It is generally accepted that bathrooms are not sanitary, acceptable places for breastfeeding or expressing breast milk. Therefore, federal law requires that employers must not designate employee or public bathrooms as the location for breastfeeding or expressing breast milk.”

“We are really trying to make this a welcoming place for all students on our campus. That means nursing mothers as well,” Brown said. “Also for our employees, we want them to feel like we are addressing their needs, that we’re respectful of their decisions, and that we’re supportive of their decision to do the best they can for their children.” [AWM]

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Eternity Medicine Institute Helps People Live Longer, Better

ge is just a number, and the physicians at Eternity Medicine Institute know that feeling vivacious and healthy is possible, no matter what that number might be. Employing a holistic approach to age management, the physicians help patients regain vitality and optimal health to live longer, better.

“It became obvious over the years that the things we are expected to do, and should do, as primary care physicians were falling short of keeping people as healthy as we’d like,” said Dr. Joel Schock, the medical director at Eternity Medicine Institute.

Schock and Dr. Hoadley Harris, the assistant medical director at the institute, saw the need for an age management clinic in Fargo when they noticed the baby boomer generation struggling to accept aging. “They don’t want to become who their parents are in nursing homes, tired, sore, stiff and disabled,” Schock said. “Age management is a concept that attempts to prevent all that from happening.”

The institute employs a three-phase process to effectively manage the elements of aging. At a consult, individuals will learn the practice’s procedures and philosophy. If the person chooses to move forward with the program, a session of health assessment, called the Measure phase, will be scheduled. Lab work, a complete physical and a lengthy questionnaire are completed in the visit, along with measurements of artery thickness, body fat, thyroid function and much more. Patients receive access to their lab results and data results at a follow-up visit weeks later.

Next, in the Mentor phase, Eternity physicians develop a customized program for the patient based on the results found during the Measure phase. Diet, a workout regimen and supplements are

a part of the program. If necessary, bioidentical hormones, hormones that are identical in molecular structure to the hormones found naturally in human bodies, are added to the patient’s specialized program.

Once the patient is actively implementing the program, they receive continued evaluation through the Lifetime Health Assessment and Monitoring Program (LHAMP). The patient is remeasured constantly to ensure that the program is working. “We can’t assume everything works,” Schock said. “All of our treatments and procedures have significant scientific validity

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behind them, but you have to do this safely.”

Patients are responding positively to the institute’s approach to age management. One patient started the program in November 2011 weighing 255 pounds, taking blood pressure and cholesterol medication, and also suffered from decreased energy and libido. The patient lost more than 30 pounds and is off blood pressure medication and cholesterol medication, and reports having increased energy and strength.

Another patient started the program with 33 percent body fat. Six months later, the patient was more energetic, and their body fat was down to 20.6 percent. The most common improvements patients relay is increased energy, strength and libido, and weight loss. “Their overall well-being is improved,” said Kelly Stauss Carlson, a certified nurse practitioner who specializes in anti-aging and wellness at Eternity Medicine Institute. “How people are feeling is really amazing.”

“People look different and they feel different. It’s remarkable to see,” Schock added.

The majority of patients utilizing the program are older than 40, but younger individuals concerned about their wellness also seek out the age management program. People who consider themselves healthy could have risk factors that are causing inflammation and accelerating the aging process even as young adults. “Our program is a way for people to be proactive and screen for things ahead of time,” Stauss Carlson explained. “If we find something, we can change their lifestyle and do things to improve it, rather than waiting for something to happen and then try to improve it.”

In addition to a healthy diet, workout regimen, supplements and hormones, Schock says an optimistic outlook on life is essential for living well. “My patients who have gone onto their late 90s and early 100s, without fail, have an incredible attitude toward life. They’ve absorbed trauma and stress but they find a way to stay positive,” he said. “We aren’t going to change society instantly. But for those who see value in this … it could change their health.”

Find Eternity Medicine Institute at 3270 20th St. S. in Fargo. For more information, call 701-293-7408, or visit www.eternitymedicineusa.com. [AWM]

Emergency Procedure Saves Patient’s Leg

Essentia Health Physicians Help Treat and Prevent Peripheral Vascular Disease

Regina Coleman of rural Oakes, ND, is back on her feet after emergency treatment at Essentia Health-Fargo for a serious blood clot that threatened her left leg.

at first, her left foot tingled, like it was asleep. Then pain started in both legs, making it hard to walk. When ibuprofen didn’t help, 74-year-old Regina Coleman went to the emergency department at her local hospital in Oakes, ND. Doctors there recognized the need for emergency care, and a helicopter transported Coleman to Essentia Health-Fargo.

Even though he wasn’t on call that night, Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Yassar Almanaseer answered the cell phone by his bed. He rushed to work, and when he examined Coleman around midnight, her left leg was white and cold to the touch. A major blockage in her abdomen was preventing the blood from flowing into her legs properly.

“There was no pulse in both legs – no blood coming below the pelvic area,” Dr. Almanaseer remembers. “It was more severe on the left side.”

Dr. Amanaseer consulted with Essentia Health surgeon Dr. Fady Nasrallah. They knew the situation was serious, and could even lead to amputation. “If there was no way to reestablish blood flow, she would have lost her left leg,” Dr. Nasrallah says.

Dr. Almanaseer decided to perform a minimally invasive procedure to dissolve the large blood clot in her abdominal aorta. Using a thin tube called a catheter, he entered a blood vessel near Coleman’s elbow and threaded the device to the main artery in her thigh. He used the tube to deliver clot-busting medication during the night.

“Dr. Almanaseer came into my room the next day and said, ‘You are a lucky lady.’ ” Coleman remembers. “I have to admit – I was lucky.”

The procedure had worked, restoring the blood flow to her legs. The difference was especially dramatic on the left side. “My

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foot started turning red,” Coleman says. “The blood was flowing again. My legs didn’t hurt any more. I could walk.”

Dr. Almanaseer also placed a stent to prop open the artery where the blockage had occurred. Coleman went home the next day, and before long, she was back working around the house and mowing the lawn.

A clot like Coleman’s is rare, says Dr. Almanaseer. But the threat of vascular disease in the legs is all too common.

“Peripheral vascular disease affects 8 to 12 million people,” Dr. Almanaseer explains. “Often patients don’t experience any symptoms. Or if they do experience symptoms – such as leg pain, exhaustion, numbness in their legs or the inability to walk 50 yards – they often think it is simply part of aging.”

Those at risk for peripheral vascular disease include people with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and those who smoke. “It’s important to be vigilant about it and to talk to your doctor,” says Dr. Nasrallah.

Dr. Almanaseer agrees. “If you have blockages in your legs, there’s a 30-40 percent chance that you have blockages somewhere else in your body as well.” That could lead to heart attack or stroke.

The physicians at Essentia HealthFargo are ready to help patients with peripheral arterial disease – whether it’s an emergency procedure in the middle of the night, or working with patients to avoid a blood clot in the first place.

Coleman says she didn’t fully realize how serious her blockage was until she was in recovery and feeling better. Now, she has new reason to appreciate every step she takes.

Essentia Health physicians recommend you talk with your doctor about your risk for peripheral vascular disease. If you don’t have a primary care physician, now’s a great time to establish a relationship with a healthcare provider. Go to www.essentiahealth.org to search for a doctor near you. In the Fargo-Moorhead area, you can call (701) 364-8900 to make an appointment.

Science Rules Medical Weight Loss Specialists

Health is Not a Number on a Scale

ayear ago Oct. 1, Medical Weight Loss Specialists opened its doors with Spencer D. Berry, MD, beginning a new health journey. After 25 years in local family practice, he created a new approach to weight loss.

He wanted to spend more time with people. He wanted people to understand what happened in their bodies―what made them overweight. “It takes more than a 15-minute appointment because education takes time,” Berry said.

“Sixty-seven percent of the population is overweight or obese. It is a chronic disease, an epidemic, and it needs to be treated like the disease it is,” he adds. Even though he is board certified in family medicine, he wanted to do more. His on-going study is bariatric medicine, a specialty that treats the disease in addition to teaching people about nutrition, metabolism, behavior and psychology. Berry laments that doctors come out of medical school knowing how to treat malaria but not obesity.

In his family practice, he was frustrated that so much of the disease he saw was related to being overweight or obese. Pills are available to treat many diseases. With weight management, many of those pills can go away.

He believes health comes from people’s choices. His practice supports people in making good choices.

“Our main focus is to make weight-loss healthcare available and affordable. We practice good medical care. We want people to drop excess body weight, get healthier and get back out there living their lives. People move from tentative to transformed,” he said.

“I refuse to believe Americans cannot do this. This is a regular grocery store program. Nothing fancy.”

What happens when you enter?

The silver-haired woman walked in the door two minutes late. She missed the turn for the building. Oops.

Her first part of the experience was an EKG and a body mass index test. Blood pressure, from her little blue pill, was good. A blood panel was taken.

The good news in the body mass index was she has more lean muscle mass than she thought. The rest of the information was what she expected – not healthy.

Then Dr. Berry entered the classroom with four people sitting in comfortable chairs. As a late arrival, she had missed part of a “60 Minutes” video of CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta asking “Is Sugar Toxic?” that she watched later on YouTube.

He visited with the group for something more than an hour. The condensed version of what he said is this:

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Health is not a number on a scale. The number on the scale is not a goal. Health is the goal.

Think of your nutritional life as one of your lives. You live a work life, a home life, a spiritual life you make choices all the time. We want you to make better, healthier nutritional choices.

One arm of our journey is healthy weight loss an active time of weight loss. The second is healthy maintenance.

Think long term to age 102. Our program is comprehensive but not complex because we learn to live with something that is chronic, not acute.

About 50 percent of people have some insulin resistance. That comes before pre-diabetes and diabetes― another epidemic. We work with you to bring down the insulin resistance if that is one of your issues.

You cannot gain 20 pounds without gaining 10 first. Remember, it is easier to lose three pounds 10 times than 30 pounds one time. (We later learn this fits with our goal weight and maintenance weight CAP plan. C stands for control, A stands for action and P stands for panic.)

If it’s a carb and it’s white, it isn’t right.

A 30-minute period of exercise keeps the fat fire burning for 36 hours. But, exercise does not make you lose weight. Losing weight gets you moving and doing more exercise.

Journal, journal, journal.

This is a lifelong process―not a project.

After the group session, she had two more sessions, one with Dr. Berry. She left with the medication prescribed based on her blood tests. Now, instead of her head spinning, she takes small steps into a healthier future. It was almost three hours later.

Epilog

Berry, two nurse practitioners, two nurses, a medical assistant and the office staff want people to be healthy. They believe people cannot fail as long as they attack the disease, not themselves.

“We’re looking for home runs,” he said, “not just first base.” [AWM]

Medical Weight Loss Specialists

3175 Sienna Dr. S. Suite 10,Fargo 701.205.3088

www.fargomedicalweightloss.com

By RAChEL FLEISSNER, mD

Making the right CHOICE for depression treatment

making the right choice for any medical treatment can be difficult. Now there is a new FDA approved treatment available for sufferers of depression who have not been able to get better with antidepressant medications or cannot tolerate antidepressant medications. The treatment is called TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation). TMS uses a pulsating electromagnetic to target and treat the small area of the brain that isn’t doing its job in patients diagnosed with depression. The treatment is done in the office with no sedation and no cognitive side effects. Patients of all ages can be treated with ease and success.

Across the country major medical institutions including Mayo, Johns Hopkins, Harvard, and Walter Reed Army Hospital are treating depression with TMS.

Here in Fargo, Dr. Rachel Fleissner, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist, has been successfully treating patients with TMS since 2009 at her office on South University Drive. Committed to allowing patients to have the full choice in depression treatment that they would have if they lived in a big city or lived by a large university setting, Dr. Rachel Fleissner believes that treating a patient with depression successfully is worth it not just for the individual patient, but for their loved ones who are also deeply affected by this debilitating disease.

‘Bringing back a patients’ quality of life often when they had lost hope is a wonderful thing.”

Rachel Fleissner, MD

2902 South University Drive

Fargo, ND 58103

701-364-9723

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Across the country major medical institutions including Mayo, Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Walter Reed Army Hospital are treating depression with TMS.

Get a peak at the artistry of the team at Holland’s Landscaping and Garden Center as you walk through one of the homes featured in last year’s Home for the Holidays charity event in anticipation of this year’s fundraiser sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta at NDSU.

fall colors, thoughts of harvest and thankfulness combine with anticipation and preparation for the Christmas holidays. Designer and landscape enthusiast Sarah Liljestrand, co-owner of Holland’s Landscaping and Garden Center in Moorhead, artfully combined the harvest and holiday celebrations last year in decorating a south Moorhead home, owned by Steve and Karen Oberg, as a part of the annual Home for the Holidays charity event.

Harvest to Holiday

WRITER: JOyCE EISENBRAUN | BEN NASh PhOTOGRAPhy

“Our hosts were a farming family with a modern farmhouse, and they wanted to capture the importance of the harvest and being thankful in their holiday celebrations,” noted Liljestrand. “It was a wonderful opportunity to blend two seasons into one, using natural elements and more earth-toned colors to decorate the home.”

To many people, the heart of the home is the kitchen, and this lovely large farm kitchen has a center island that Liljestrand decorated with the combined themes. The antiqued cabinets with wrought iron hardware made a perfect foil for the wheat stalk centerpiece, surrounded by grape clusters, sweet rhubarb and decorative pumpkins. A soft goldtoned brocade cloth creates the anchor for the island decorations. The table-top pine tree has copper and gold crystal ornaments, along with delicate white lights and metallic gold leaves. In the center, the wine rack has a rustic leaf motif. Fruit topiaries studded with cloves and surrounded with evergreen sprigs plus a lovely brown pottery pitcher filled with fall and pine greenery, meld the seasonal greens. To the side, a crowing fiberstone rooster adds a fun wake-up note to the decorations.

In the dining room, Liljestrand incorporated the family’s love of horses into the centerpiece with a white ceramic horse, saddled with holiday decorations. Set off by simple red table linens, the white horse is a striking accessory. The saddle is decorated with fresh flowers and greens with copper-toned twigs, which hold copper birds and sparkling icicles. The table settings feature a silver charger base, with a hand-carved wood plate on top. A pine cone with frosted leaves holds place cards for each guest. In the corner of the dining room is a minimalist copper tree, constructed by Liljestrand. Mercury glass birds and copper beads both have real feather accents as they sit on the copper wire “branches.”

The front hallway showcases another seasonal blend. The banister going to the second floor is decorated with delicate frosted pine swags, tied with copper ribbon, complemented by an antique wood sled at the stair landing. At the foot of the staircase is another contemporary tree, accented with birch branches, rustic pine cones and large chartreuse ornaments, along with copper birds and ribbon. Keeping watch over

the festivities (and the copper-ribboned presents) is a hand-hammered copper owl, next to the tree.

In decorating the living room, Liljestrand didn’t want to inhibit the comfort of the family, but simply added festive touches to celebrate the seasons. In front of a window beside the fireplace, a large pine tree features sprigs of white blossoms, twigs and pine cones, backlit by a multitude of little white lights. A lovely brocade tree skirt in cream, copper and brown is topped by presents that are wrapped in pale cream with copper ribbons. On the entertainment center, a lovely Nativity angel wraps wings around the wisemen, parents and Christ child, while gazing adoringly. Additional greens with white floral accents surround the Nativity scene.

On the coffee table, a woven wrought-iron bowl holds pine cones, ribbons and chartreuse over-sized ornaments, creating a splash of color in the earth-toned room. On the side table, a fiberstone pot holds birch branches with crystal icicles hung from the branches. Slender earth-tone Santa figures sit in front. On the fireplace mantle, a simple garland is accented with a graceful salmon-colored ribbon, just below the artistic collection of fall leaves. Here again, taupe and brown Santas offer cheery faces to the world.

“We’re seeing a lot of nontraditional colors around the holidays,” Liljestrand said. “There’s less glitter, but more metallics. We like to use earthy colors, along with natural fibers. Another favorite is to use local products whenever we can,” she said, “so we had many elements that were produced in Minnesota and North Dakota. For example, the soy candles, wine, flowers, pottery were all from regional sources.”

Creating a holiday mood that transitions seamlessly from harvest to Christmas is a challenge, and this lovely space, decorated by Liljestrand, accomplishes the goal.

Holland’s is decorating another home for the 2012 Home for the Holidays event. “This year, the house we’re decorating will incorporate a Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter fantasy,” she hinted. “We’re planning an owl that delivers letters, floating candles and even fur coats in the wardrobe!”

Home for the Holidays is an annual charity fundraiser, sponsored by the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority at NDSU. Each year, local designers transform host

homes into holiday fantasies. Tickets are sold, allowing guests to tour the four to five holiday homes, and all the proceeds are then donated to the two charities supported by the sorority: the Great Plains Food Bank’s backpack food program and national diabetes prevention efforts. This year, the open houses will be November 3 and 4, and tickets are available at any participating business, including Hollands.

“We have enjoyed being a part of the Home for the Holidays event,” Liljestrand said. “It’s fun to be creative, and give people ideas for decorating while raising funds for such worthwhile causes!”

Hollands Landscaping and Garden Center has been a favorite destination for plant and tree lovers for over 40 years. Liljestrand worked for Herm Holland for eight years before she and her husband, Mike bought the business in 2001. “We specialize in residential design and hardscapes,” she said. The new location in Moorhead is a “funky urban garden center,” according to Liljestrand. “In addition to being completely organic in our center, we have a lot of repurposed metal creatures and art pieces for the garden.” Hollands is a full-service nursery, with plants grown in North Dakota and Minnesota to ensure hardiness for this region’s climate.

For more information about Hollands or for tickets to Home for the Holidays, please contact:

Mike and Sarah Liljestrand

Hollands’ Lanscaping and Garden Center

1201 Center Avenue

Moorhead, MN 56560 218-233-6131

www.hollandslandscapingandgarden.com

Our community is full of people going about their everyday lives, hoping in some ways to make a difference in the lives of others. The Prairie Roots Food Co-Op endeavors to open a food store that will provide locally-grown foods and encourage whole-food eating. And read the story of the Bucholz family and meet the woman behind Haley’s Hope, a center dedicated to children and adults with dyslexia.

PRAIRIE ROOTS FOOD CO-OP

Community Comes Together to Open Local Foods Store

Food enthusiasts don’t have to look far for natural, local options in our community. From farmer’s markets to Community Supported Agriculture, at least the summer offers plenty of fresh produce, meats, honey and more. But what if these locally-grown foods were available year round and all in one location? And what if the selection was even bigger and better?

That’s what a group of Fargo-Moorhead Community members are dreaming of–and putting their money on the table to make it happen.

They believe it’s time for a local, natural and organic grocery store in our community.

About 150 people turned out for the April 20 membership kick-off for Prairie Roots Food Co-Op. Since then, nearly 70 individuals and families have contributed the $300 membership fee that will help get the project off the ground.

Wendy and Christopher Gabriel of Fargo were quick to sign on as founding members.

“I believe becoming a member of Prairie Roots is an investment in our community,” Wendy says. “The more whole, organic foods we have available, the healthier our families, community and environment will be.”

The new community-owned business plans to open a store next year, reaching out to local producers, consumers, restaurants, schools and anyone else who could benefit from more accessible local food.

“People are so removed from their food production,” says Prairie Roots volunteer and membership coordinator Sophia Yohannes-Smadi of Fargo. “At a co-op, you often see farmers delivering the food themselves and there are opportunities for co-op members to meet the local farmers and visit their farms. It’s all about connecting people.”

First, the co-op must raise the $1.5 million required to lease space, remodel and stock a store. The founding membership drive, which runs through the end of the year, hopes to bring in nearly 700 members and more than $100,000 from the sale of preferred stock – the minimum needed to move forward with the project.

When opened, the full-service store will feature as much local food as possible, supplementing with other natural and organic foods when necessary. Board members are seeking a building near the Interstate and bus lines for easy access, with a parking lot large enough to accommodate school busses for tours.

The focus of the business will be the consumer, with an effort to keep prices affordable.

“I feel strongly that good food is a human right,” says board member and membership committee chair Dr. Gretchen Harvey of Moorhead. “There are studies showing that organic, locally produced food doesn’t have to be more expensive.”

“The more whole, organic foods we have available, the healthier our families, community and environment will be.”

All community members will be welcome to shop at the store, but coop members will receive additional benefits. They will have a voice in product selection and enjoy special discounts, potential patronage refunds and what board members describe as the satisfaction of helping a community.

“When visitors come to the store years from now and rave about it, you can say that you helped make that happen,” Harvey says.

A co-op is a natural fit for a local foods store, Harvey adds. The business model brings a community together in ownership with democratic governance. It’s also founded on values of community concern, cooperation, education and independence.

A co-op also provides an excellent work environment, says YohannesSmadi. She is still a member of Mississippi Market Food Cooperative in St. Paul, Minn., where she also worked for many years.

“As a worker, I felt valued, made a livable wage, knew I was doing something very important for my community and built a connection with my employer,” she says.

Minnesota is already home to many co-ops, including 12 in the Twin Cities. Other co-ops include Harmony Foods in Bemidji, Whole Foods in Duluth, Kandi Cupboard Food in Wilmar and Good Earth Food in St. Cloud. Prairie Roots Foods became the second coop in North Dakota when it was incorporated in November.

“When we look at other cooperatives and the growth they’ve seen, I’m optimistic about ours,” Yohannes-Smadi says.

Founding members Greg and Lisa Cook of Fargo are excited about the future too.

“As a family who believes in eating as locally as possible, the prospect of having a place in town where we could purchase local food, as well as good quality bulk food like grains and other staples is very exciting,” Lisa says. “In the end, the one-time cost of $300 with no ongoing monthly or yearly fees seemed like a reasonable investment in our community. We were glad we were able to do it.” [AWM]

For more information about Prairie Roots Food Cooperative or to become a member, visit www.prairie-roots.coop or www.facebook.com/prairieroots.

Hope Haley’s

Finding Hope and Help When Learning Doesn’t Come Easily

the Bucholz family, like many families today, leads a busy life. Kari owns By Design, a successful interior design business headquartered in West Fargo, and Kevin is a civil engineer with Moore Engineering in West Fargo. Combine their careers with school and sports activities for children Somer and Haley, as well as volunteer work and time spent with extended family and you have the recipe for a full and busy life. How do you add more? Sometimes life doesn’t give you a choice….

In the fall of 2005 Haley’s preschool teacher raised some concern that Haley didn’t know numbers or letters and didn’t enjoy reading time. Although a little alarmed, because learning had come so easy for older sister Somer, Kari thought he was simply a “busy little boy who would grow out of it as he matured.” Haley’s kindergarten teacher expressed the same concerns and put him into special education services. In first grade the issues continued with inattentiveness in class and avoiding answering questions. According to Kari, sometime during the early months of first grade, “Haley began shutting down.” He was sad morning and night, complained of stomach aches and was emotionally and socially isolated. The source of his distress was his sense of failure at school.

As it became clear that Haley wasn’t progressing at the normal pace in reading and spelling development, Kari and Kevin

“Dyslexic children initially see and hear things differently and we need to help them learn skills for decoding information.”

provided more help. When other families might practice their spelling words for 10 minutes once a week, they did 10 or 20 minutes every night. They read with him more and used lots of repetition, but Haley didn’t progress. Finally, seeking outside help, they consulted their physician, had a neuropsychiatric evaluation and hired a private tutor, but after months of intensive work, even the veteran teacher/tutor had to admit “I don’t know how to teach your child.” Nothing they were trying seemed to help or provide answers.

Haley himself remembers the feelings of “being different and knowing it was taking me longer to do stuff in school.” He was frustrated having to ask buddies for help with school work and hated the focus on him if he didn’t know how to do something simple in class.

With tenacity, Kari began to look for

answers and help beyond the schools and medical community. The possibility of dyslexia was “hesitantly” mentioned by a teacher and more definitively by another visit to a pediatrician knowledgeable in dyslexia. Through research, Kari finally found Learn to Learn, a St. Paul, Minnesota center specializing in diagnosis and tutoring for dyslexia.

What is dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that to some degree affects nearly 20% of the population. It is the most common reason children struggle with spelling, writing and reading development. Dyslexia is not just mixing up letters and it is not due to lack of intelligence or desire

to learn. In fact it occurs in people of all backgrounds and intellectual levels. Sometimes people who are very bright can be dyslexic and may even be exceptionally gifted in other areas such as art, computer science, music, math, science, drama, sports or emotional intuition. Brain research has shown that people with dyslexia have a unique “wiring” system in their brain and although it can’t be changed, effective intervention can help people with dyslexia cope successfully and even flourish. From Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, and Henry Ford, to Daniel Radcliff (Harry Potter), Tim Tebow, and Henry Winkler (the Fonz), many famous people have lived with dyslexia and excelled in various pursuits.

According to Susan Barton, an internationally recognized authority in the field of dyslexia and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity

“Dyslexic children initially see and hear things differently and we need to help them learn skills for decoding information.”

disorder), there are many warning signs associated with dyslexia. During the preschool years, delayed speech, chronic ear infections, stuttering, inability to create rhyming words, late establishing of a dominant hand, difficulty learning to tie shoes, and trouble memorizing their address, phone number and alphabet may be indicators of dyslexia. As a child moves into the elementary school years, slow, choppy, inaccurate reading, labored and difficult-to-read handwriting, terrible spelling, trouble with memorizing math facts, difficulty with telling time on an analog clock, inability to find the correct word when speaking, and extreme messiness can all be warning signs.

The long road of advocacy

As they began to understand dyslexia, the Bucholz family realized that those standard responses of repetition and trying harder weren’t going to work; rather it was going to take markedly different strategies to help Haley process information and gain success in school. According to Kari, “Dyslexic children initially see and hear things differently and we need to help them learn skills for decoding information.”

From January through June of 2007, Haley, Kari, Kevin, and Somer made a weekly trek to St. Paul, leaving on Thursday to attend tutoring sessions on Friday and Saturday and then returning home at the end of the weekend. The sessions with Learn to Learn director Jane Conlin, who is also the mother of a dyslexic child, were productive and the academic progress was clearly noticeable and measurable. The little boy who had been caught in a cycle of inferiority and sadness began to gain confidence and return to the happy child he had been. By April they were able to see incredible growth in Haley and realized that they had made the right choice in seeking help through Learn to Learn. Since there were no specialized intervention resources for dyslexics closer to the Fargo area, in June of 2007, Kari went to California to receive training in the Orton-Gillingham-based Barton Reading and Spelling Program, so she could continue the tutoring at home.

As the saying goes, “one thing led to another.” Over the course of the

next few years, Kari frequently encountered other parents of children with reading and spelling issues. She eventually found that “the knowledge I had attained for personal reasons was being tapped by others around me.” It was clear there were many families suffering and searching for ways to cope with this little understood learning difficulty. Because of her caring nature, Kari naturally wanted to help others and share all that she had been learning. Kari began considering the idea of opening a center specializing in proactive help for dyslexia, but she already had a full-time job and many other commitments. How could they possibly fit it in? During this time of pondering, the office space across the hall from Kari’s interior design business conveniently became available. That factor helped provide a solution to the obstacle of how to make a second business work.

Haley’s Hope

In January of 2011 Kari opened the doors to Haley’s Hope, a center dedicated to consulting, screening, diagnosing and tutoring for children and adults with dyslexia. During the screening process, it may take several tests to determine if an individual has dyslexia and could benefit from the specialized program Haley’s Hope and other dyslexia specialists offer. If dyslexia is identified, Haley’s Hope offers one-on-one tutoring dedicated to helping those who struggle with the

reading and writing process. Each tutor is specifically trained in the research-based Orton-Gillingham methods of the multisensory approach (visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic) to help students better store and retrieve information. The strategies are very systematic and cumulative so they build upon each other as the learner gains mastery. Some of the techniques used include dissecting words into parts and learning to “hear” as well as “see” those parts with explicit instruction in awareness of how words sound. Since dyslexia encompasses a wide range of degrees and variations, each case is unique.

In addition to practicing effective reading and writing strategies, people with dyslexia may also benefit from the use of technology to aid them in learning, understanding, and completing assigned tasks. For instance, Haley uses audio programs on a laptop to listen to his textbooks at the same time he reads them. He can also dictate his thoughts and ideas for writing assignments into a computer so that the difficulty he has with the mechanics of writing do not hinder his ability to transfer his thoughts to paper. On other writing assignments when he is doing his own typing, he uses a word prediction program that gives him words from which to choose when his spelling is

incorrect. Sometimes a student with dyslexia may need to have special accommodations at school during testing or even with the task of taking notes or doing homework. When teachers, students and parents work together they can often find solutions to obstacles. As Kari explained, “we now have a handle on how Haley learns, and we try to share that information as he transitions to new teachers each year.” This proactive approach to his dyslexia is exactly what Kari and Kevin hope to teach Haley. As he matures and gains independence, he will need to advocate for himself. This sense of independence and self-advocacy is a skill taught to all clients at Haley’s Hope.

A situation like dyslexia is not an isolated incident that affects only one person. It usually impacts the whole family and beyond. In the Bucholz family’s case, Kari took on the bulk of the learning, teaching and advocating related to Haley’s dyslexia, but with the time and energy that required, extra household chores were delegated to Kevin and Somer. The whole family needed to adjust and work together and make changes in choices and priorities. Somer, who at the time of Haley’s diagnosis was 10 years old, was a very disciplined, self-motivated, A-student. She admits that sometimes she felt jealous and disliked seeing Haley “get away with things” when he quit his homework just because he didn’t get it, or got extra praise for completing something what would just have been expected of her. But as the whole family learned more about dyslexia, Somer understood and grew in her role as a supportive big sister. She even describes life with Haley as a big adventure and appreciates the hard work he has done to become successful. In a special note written about her reaction to Haley’s dyslexia diagnosis, Somer describes how proud she is of her parents and the support they have given. Somer said, “Mom basically trained for a whole other job in order to help Haley and others like him succeed.”

Since Haley’s Hope opened, many area families have found help and success. Joel and Sher Thomsen were introduced to Haley’s Hope when their son Heath’s first-grade teacher mentioned recognizing some of the warning signs for dyslexia. Because

they have family members with dyslexia, Joel and Sher were aware of the condition. They believe that Heath had masked some of his symptoms of dyslexia by self-selecting work at which he could excel during his years at a Montessori preschool. As Sher explained, “it was very painful as a parent to watch our son struggle with many basic reading concepts when we knew that his retention and problem solving skills were very high.” Thankfully, the early diagnosis for Heath set the foundation for effective intervention and learning of strategies that lead to success. Throughout the process, the Thomsens encouraged Heath to understand and accept his diagnosis. While Heath’s dyslexia means that he learns things differently, it is not necessarily all negative. Heath is a very empathetic child and the Thomsens recognize that “Heath has been blessed with visual way of learning that tends to produce creative, intuitive and compassionate kids that have potential to go beyond the ordinary.” That is not a bad skill set to possess.

Early diagnosis and intervention is most effective

With effective intervention, the prognosis for people with dyslexia is very positive. Research and experience have shown that it is helpful to intervene early rather than waiting to see if a child will outgrow the problem. MRI scans show that the human brain can actually develop helpful “rewiring” to accommodate for the differences in perception, and it appears this occurs more easily during early childhood. Consequently, the National Institute of Health recommends screening for children as young as age 5 who have a family history and exhibit several of the warning signs. Another advantage of early intervention is avoidance of

the negative feelings and emotional rollercoaster of being “different” or perceived as “dumber” than everyone else. However, even if a child is older or an adult when dyslexia is identified there is still a great deal of help available that can literally “change a life.”

In both her personal life and her professional life, Kari truly tries to change lives in positive ways. The diagnosis of Haley’s dyslexia created a temporary roadblock for the Bucholz family, but they used that challenge to learn and grow and not only help themselves, but also through Haley’s Hope, to provide effective support and encouragement to others going through similar challenges. Clients who have used Haley’s Hope consider them to be a tremendous resource. As Joel and Sher Thomsen said, “We are profoundly grateful for all Kari and Kevin have done to lead the way for those of us with dyslexic children.”

To learn more about dyslexia and Haley’s Hope, contact Kari Bucholz at 701-373-0397 or go to haleyshope.org and follow the link provided. {AWM}