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Editorial by Dennis Hill A Farm Bill is important to America

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‘Mini-hub’ home to Prairie Fire Pottery, and more

Dickinson

Growing community is attractive gateway

Watford City

Natural wonders very accessible in northwest North Dakota

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Minot

City’s center has strong heartbeat

Devils Lake

New boat ramps helping renew fabulous fishing opportunities

Amidon

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NDAREC hosts 69th annual meeting

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Dakota Central, Dickey Rural Networks complete landmark project

Inspired Living by Roxanne Henke My North Dakota-shaped box Reader Reply

“How are you learning about — and remembering and recording — your family history?”

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NDAREC 69th annual meeting looks at cooperation

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he North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) held its 69th annual meeting March 21-23 in Bismarck.

Highlighting the theme “Electric Cooperatives Build a Better World,” Robert Grant, NDAREC president and Dennis Hill, NDAREC general manager, reviewed the association’s 2011 work plan achievements.

In the keynote address, David Thompson, author of “Weavers of Dreams,” discussed why the cooperative business model is worthy of celebration after its nearly 175-year worldwide history. Thompson’s perspectives were welcomed as NDAREC and cooperatives are currently involved in the 2012 International Year of Cooperatives observance, as declared by the United Nations.

“Think about sitting down and planning for a decade of cooperative

Representatives of NDAREC member cooperatives participate in the resolutions consideration portion of the annual meeting. They include, from left: Ron Kinzler, director, Dakota Valley Electric, Edgeley; and representatives of McLean Electric, Garrison, including: Marty Dahl, general manager, Don Sorge, director, Alvin Myers, director, Troy Presser, director, and Darrin Sand, member services manager.

development,” Thompson said, adding cooperative enterprise is well-suited to serve communities experiencing the booms – and busts – of North Dakota’s rapidly growing oil sector.

In “Weavers of Dreams,” Thompson explores how lessons of the world’s first cooperative – a group of English weavers organizing in

Keynoter David Thompson told NDAREC members he sees an important role for cooperative enterprise to play in the growing sectors of North Dakota’s economy.

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Delegates to the NDAREC annual meeting also considered and adopted a set of resolutions expressing association positions on an array of key public policy subjects. Among resolutions adopted is one expressing opposition to Constitutional Measure 2, the property tax abolition initiated measure on the June 12 primary election ballot. Another resolution called upon NDAREC cooperatives to join in the 2012 observance of the International Year of Cooperatives.

During a special luncheon, NDAREC distributed awards conveying special recognition to several individuals who have made a difference in their cooperatives and in their

communities. The awards and winners included: n Cooperative Leadership Award: Presented to Everett Dobrinski, chairman of Verendrye Electric Cooperative, Velva and Minot. Dobrinski was honored for leading the Verendrye Electric board during a tremendous period of growth for the co-op. He also helped form Dakota Growers Pasta Cooperative and served on its board; served as a board member of the North Dakota Coordinating Council of Cooperatives; and joined the CoBank board of directors, elected chairman in 2008. n Helping Hand Award: Presented to N.D. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, honored for being a longtime advocate of continued next column w w w. n d a r e c . c o m

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rural electric cooperatives and the electric and coal industry in North Dakota and nationwide.

Stenehjem has taken an active role in opposing overly strict Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and its attempt to circumvent states’ rights.  Community Service Award: Presented to George Berg, who recently retired as

president and chief executive officer of Nodak Electric Cooperative, Grand Forks. During his time at Nodak Electric, Berg was involved in many community organizations including the Grand Forks Region Economic Development board of directors, Altru Hospital board of directors and the Valley Memorial Foundation.  Wally Beyer Rural Development Award: Presented to Dennis

manager, accepted the award on behalf of Verendrye Electric, which publishes local cooperative news in center of North Dakota Living magazine.

NDAREC is the statewide trade association for 16 electric distribution cooperatives and five generation and transmission cooperatives operating in North Dakota. For more information, go to: www.ndarec.com. 

Rodin, U.S. Department of Agriculture employee.

Rodin has served as a contact for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDLG) utilized by cooperatives in North Dakota.  North Dakota Living Magazine Center Pages Award: Presented to Verendrye Electric Cooperative, Velva and Minot. Tom Rafferty, Minot public relations and communications

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his spring, musical artist Andra Suchy, North Dakota native, started a new collaboration with Grammyhonored label, Red House Records. Through this relationship, they have released Suchy’s “Little Heart,” an 11-song album.

Raised on a Morton County farm – her parents are musicians Chuck and Linda Suchy – Andra Suchy began touring and performing at festivals at a young age. She received classical music training, is a veteran of musical theater and launched a career as a guitarist/ vocalist by locating in Minneapolis in the mid-1990s. From there, Suchy established herself as a premiere regional performer, excelling in a rich mixture of heartland folk, country, blues and rock genres.

Most recently, she appears regularly as a

Former Morton County resident, Andra Suchy, recently released an album, “Little Heart,” featuring her own compositions.

featured performer on Garrison Keillor’s popular “Prairie Home Companion” public radio program. Suchy has also performed around the world, with such artists as Brad Paisley, Mindy Smith, Emmylou Harris, Chris Thile and Renee Fleming. She

has also recorded with a wide range of contemporary artists, including Peter Ostroushko, the Honeydogs and Johnny Lang, another North Dakota native.

Red House Records says, on “Little Heart,” Suchy takes the listener on “a wild ride of love

and heartbreak,” influenced by her small town, backroads roots. Most of the album’s selections are Suchy’s compositions, along with guitarist, Andrew Pierzina. The title selection is inspired by the Heart River, near where she grew up. A collection of distinguished guest performers support the music of “Little Heart,” including Jearlyn Steele, Dave Pirner, Adam Levy, Peter Ostroushko and her father, Chuck Suchy.

Suchy is currently traveling nationwide to promote “Little Heart” and the schedule includes North Dakota performances this spring and summer. For the full and updated schedule, and to get more information about her recordings, go to: www. andrasuchy.net or www. redhouserecords.com. 

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orth Dakota’s Sens. Kent Conrad and John Hoeven are to be commended for introducing bipartisan legislation to maintain a critical safety net for farmers as a major component of a new Farm Bill they hope can be signed into law this year.

The announcement of this bipartisan legislation came at a meeting of some 40 agriculture organization leaders, all of whom lauded the legislation as an important step toward a five-year reauthorization of the Farm Bill Dennis Hill that expires at the end of 2012.

The current Farm Bill was a huge success for our state. It strengthened the disaster assistance program; maintained a strong crop insurance program; provided incentives for renewable energy production; strengthened conservation programs; funded rural development programs and maintained food stamp programs (which 46 million Americans use to supplement their food purchases).

In today’s budget and economic climate, getting a new Farm Bill through Congress will be a gargantuan task. That’s why the work and leadership of Sen. Conrad and Sen. Hoeven is so important; it gets the process started, and shows that well-thought-out bipartisan legislation can be a catalyst to get a new Farm Bill signed into law.

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The bill drafted by Sen. Conrad and Sen. Hoeven (with Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., also a sponsor) is called the Revenue Loss Assistance Crop Insurance Enhancement Act of 2012. Essentially, the legislation simplifies and strengthens the crop insurance program, improves disaster assistance programs for livestock producers, and supports strong conservation and rural development programs. You can find more details about the legislation on either Sen. Conrad’s or Sen. Hoeven’s website.

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Dakota Central, Dickey Rural Networks complete landmark project

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n April, Gov. Jack Dalrymple led a group of key public and telecommunications leaders in announcing and praising a landmark achievement in telecom in North Dakota. It is the completion of the largest fiber-to-the-home network in North America, and possibly the world. All homes and businesses within a 10,000-square-mile region in south central North Dakota (approximately the size of New Jersey) have been upgraded to a fiber-optic connection.

The announcement took place in the Reiland Fine Arts Center at Jamestown College, Jamestown.

This is a project undertaken by Dakota Central Telecommunications (DCT), Carrington, and Dickey Rural Networks (DRN), Ellendale, two independent telecom cooperatives with contiguous service areas.

Both companies began their fiber overbuilds more than eight years ago and have invested more than $90 million in these upgrades.

“Broadband over a fiber-optic connection is far superior to any other technology, including wireless,” said Keith Larson, DCT general manager. “It provides the bandwidth, security and reliability critical to rural economic development.”

“The completion of the North Dakota fiber-to-thehome project is a testament to the cooperative model,” said Jeff Wilson, DRN general manager. “Our member-owned companies strive to bring the latest in technologies to rural North Dakota at fair, sustainable prices. Fiber will allow us to support the innovations that come next.”

DCT serves 13 telecom exchanges in its region and DRN serves 25 telecom exchanges in its region, plus seven telecom exchanges across the border in South Dakota. Both companies provide voice, Internet, video and other advanced services to their subscriber members. The companies were under no regulatory mandate to undertake this 100 percent fiber-to-thehome commitment. Both companies are pleased to be enabling all their customers and communities to make the collective economic progress which fiber-optic telecommunications helps achieve. They point out that the fiber-optic resources being used are making user downloads for popular documents, photos, and videos in just seconds.

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Congressman Rick Berg

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Dakota Central Telecom and Dickey Rural Networks have teamed to achieve 100 percent build-out of fiber-optic based telecommunications for all their subscriber members.

This is Dakota Central Telecom personnel pulling fiber cable for installation in Jamestown.

In addition to Gov. Dalrymple, Larson and Wilson, officials making remarks at the announcement event included: Congressman Rick Berg; Dallas Tonsager, U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary; and Jasper Schneider, USDA Rural Development director for North Dakota. Staff members for Sen. John Hoeven and Sen. Kent Conrad provided remarks on behalf of the senators. USDA Rural Development has been a primary financial services resource for DRN and DCT in their operations. ď Ž

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‘Welcome!’ remains our ‘Legendary’ greeting

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he travel and tourism Coleman says several hotels in community in North Dakota the state’s major destination comis strong, growing and as munities are setting aside large ready as ever to give travelers blocks of rooms for the pleasure the “Legendary” experience traveling public. they will long remember. More Traffic safety and crime are importantly, this year, North other adverse public perception Dakota’s tourism community concerns the travel community is wants to tell visitors that “boom facing. Otte Coleman says motortimes” are not diminishing those ist safety and comfort is always a experiences one bit. concern, adding that higher traf“People are curious about us,” fic counts, especially in western says Sara Otte Coleman, director of North Dakota, are real. She says, the Tourism Division of the North however, that what’s happenDakota Department of Commerce. ing is that trickles of traffic have “We’ve made the national news become streams, not unlike what Sara Otte Coleman, director of Tourism, and people are reading about us, drivers experience in metro areas.

North Dakota Department of Commerce hearing about us and learning Coleman adds that the state Legabout us. So people are curious, and that’s both in-state islature and governor have made road infrastructure residents and out-of-state residents.” investment a high priority, which will pay great diviOtte Coleman says the high volume of informadends for all sectors of the North Dakota economy for tion about prosperity here also includes occasional years to come. reports of unappealing consequences for communities Regarding crime, Otte Coleman says, like othand regions. She is quick to point out that the state’s ers, she reads news of increased criminal activity friendly and accessible destinations are still that way in some North Dakota communities. However, Otte – just more occupied than before.

Coleman says law enforcement reports continue to Otte Coleman says people considering vacation reflect that crime rates are low. “North Dakota is still travel in North Dakota this summer need to get familone of the safest places in the world to visit and to iar with some new realities and perhaps make a few live in,” she says. adjustments to travel planning.

2012 represents the 10th anniversary of the “LegShe says the availability of hotel rooms, in westendary” package for branding travel and tourism ern North Dakota and the state’s big cities, is actually in North Dakota. Otte Coleman says. “Legendary” very good. “We had almost 1,000 rooms that opened was originally meant to convey that the state holds in 2011, and in 2012, so far, we’ve opened 160 rooms remarkable chapters in the country’s dramatic story. with almost 2,400 rooms under development or con“Legendary” has been a way to link the pioneer sagas struction,” Otte Coleman says. of explorers Lewis & Clark with modern-day North She concedes, at present, that driving into one Dakota heroes like Roger Maris. of our western communities on a summer evening The flexibility of the “Legendary” brand allows it and finding a room without a reservation is unlikely. to appeal to pioneer history buffs, to rural residents However, she adds that a little preplanning and attracted to the state’s large cities, and to seasoned advance phoning can alleviate that misfortune. Telecyclists and wildlife watchers worldwide. “Each year, phoning a hotel on a non-toll free, direct line is the we ask whether the ‘Legendary’ brand has motivated best way to find rooms, as staff members usually have people to take a trip in North Dakota, and time and current vacancy information which web-based and time again we find it’s working,” Otte Coleman says.  toll-free phone reservation services don’t show. Otte Kent Brick is editor of North Dakota Living and can be reached at kbrick@ndarec.com.

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ama Smith considers herself in the vacation memories business, and she’s fired up about that.

“Every day I ask myself: ‘How lucky am I to be working in the tourism business?” says Smith, “where people walk in my door smiling and happy? That’s what vacations are about – having fun, enjoying time together. This makes my job real simple. Just add a little spin to that fun and make it happier still.”

Since the mid-1990s, the Bismarck native, and her spouse, Jerry DeMartin, have been operating Prairie Fire Pottery. They do so from a quaint products shop and spacious art studio in converted older structures in the Beach business district. Their pottery products, fired and shaped by Smith, feature richly designed color schemes (glazes) carefully created to reflect the textures and scenes of her beloved badlands.

“What’s really unique about our work is the colors,” DeMartin explains. “There are other potters working with high-fired stoneware.

But very few can produce glaze colors as rich and complex as ours.”

Prairie Fire Pottery fires its handmade brick kiln to 2,400 degrees.

“That’s an awesome heat,” DeMartin says. “It’s the same temperature the space shuttle reaches on reentry to the Earth’s atmosphere.”

Smith says summers are their time for creating and hosting steady streams of visitors, nearly 10,000 a year. They welcome visitors from all across the country, as well as foreign travelers, who have heard about Prairie Fire Pottery, or read about

From Beach - her ideal western North Dakota location - Tama Smith is forging a huge array of colorful pottery pieces.

it on billboards or literature placed along Interstate 94.

With the help of Marty Campbell, production manager, summers will find Smith firing and glazing pottery. They take time also to conduct personal tours of the studio and kiln operations. These personal touches are important. “When you

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A quaint Beach shop welcomes Prairie Fire Pottery visitors.

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Vivid glazing, inspired by area scenery, is the Prairie Fire Pottery look.

Marty Campbell, left, and Jerry DeMartin handle production flow and marketing for Prairie Fire Pottery.

Much like books or music, pottery reflects who we are. Both the maker and the user can be seen in the work.”

Smith is a fi ne arts graduate of the University of North Dakota (UND), where she met DeMartin. After UND, they moved so she could do graduate work at Michigan State University. There, she advanced as a potter, first borrowing kilns, then they built their own.

After many years of traveling and selling their products at art fairs, Smith and DeMartin began to envision a stationary enterprise, back in her home state.

“In doing art fairs, I realized there’s a core group of people who love pottery,” Smith says. “I thought If I could get back to North Dakota, find a little place, close to the interstate, where people would be traveling through on their vacations, and if I put the word ‘pottery’ out there, then all those pottery lovers would

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drive that mile off the interstate and come see my pottery.”

By the mid-1990s, they were looking at little communities in western North Dakota that might fit that profile. Beach was the perfect discovery. At that time, the town had vacant commercial buildings and affordable residential property. They took the plunge, purchasing an old shop in downtown Beach, where they lived, created and sold their pottery. Soon, they were able to purchase a century-old equipment warehouse, converting it to a spacious studio, where pottery firing, glazing, finishing and storing can occur under one roof. They were also able to buy a house in Beach, where they currently reside.

Both knew marketing – especially along the busy interstate highway corridor – would be critical to their success. They invested in billboards and in brochure distribution at visitor centers and began advertising in the North

Highway signs and brochures draw traffic to the Prairie Fire Pottery.

These include: wall pieces, bowls, plates, pitchers, vases, planters, spoon rests, trays, tiles, wild animal tracks, vases and several other items.

Prairie Fire Pottery is at 127 East Main Street in Beach. During the summer, the shop is open seven days a week. The contact information: phone: 888-229-9496; email: info@prairiefirepottery.com; website: www.prairiefirepottery.com. 

Dakota Travel Guide. In the late ’90s, DeMartin began to develop a Prairie Fire Pottery website on the fledgling Internet resource.

They know these marketing tools work, but know their personal marketing style is reaping great returns. “The biggest tool of all is word of mouth – it’s huge,” Smith says.

The unique look of the Prairie Fire Pottery line is now imprinted on a wide array of products.

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attractive options, including a coffee and quilting establishment, a unique collectibles shop, and, of course, Prairie Fire Pottery, which draws many visitors.

Walworth says the foundation promotes scenic and historic day trips which use Beach as a starting point.

Suggested trips include:  Highway 16 and Old Highway 10, which afford views of Custer’s Historic Trail and the National Grasslands.  Sentinal Butte hikes, explorations; the state’s second highest peak.  Maah Daah Hey Trail, for cycling and hiking; several access points in the area.  Learn more about travel opportunities in the Beach at: www.beachnd.com.

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he community of Beach, home to Prairie Fire Pottery, is a small but vibrant community on the far western edge of North Dakota. “We’re kind of a mini-hub here,” says Deb Walworth, executive director of Prairie West Development Foundation.

Walworth and the foundation operate as a multifaceted economic and tourism development and community promotion bureau. The county seat for Golden Valley County is experiencing increased traffic and home seekers related to the western North Dakota oil boom.

“We had about 30 business startups in about five years and now things have settled down a bit,” Walworth says.

Walworth says the community has a strong “buy local” attitude. The business sector has some comfortable and

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ickinson has long been the gateway to many “Legendary” experiences. While big-time energy activity is now also bursting through the gates, Dickinson still wants visitors to know they are welcome, and can expect plenty of old-fashioned western hospitality.

“We still have the attractions that were here long before the energy sector became so active,” says Terri Thiel, executive director of the Dickinson Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). Thiel says energy business activity and traffic have certainly increased, but these don’t disturb wide-open wonders and community comforts. “We still have the quiet areas. We still have beautiful trails. We want the visitors to come out and enjoy what we have,” Thiel says.

Thiel wants visitors coming to the Dickinson area to preplan their trip and be aware of some changes in western North Dakota: Lodging – Thiel says the current motel/hotel situation in Dickinson reflects very high occupancy during work weeks, but “Our weekends are opening up quite well.” She says visitors knowing they will want to overnight should plan ahead, and call motel offices directly. Online and toll-free calling reservation systems often lag behind the vacancies motel staff know they have. Thiel also says local and national park campgrounds have abundant camping spots.

Traffic, road conditions – Thiel says concentrations of oil activity put high traffic on some roads, but other roads, to popular attractions, are not a travel challenge. The Dickinson CVB is encouraging visitors to get off the main highway arteries and enjoy the many natural and community pleasures all across southwest North Dakota. Thiel says the Old Red Ten Scenic Byway, from Mandan to Dickinson, is now a well-developed chain of history highway and small town exploring. The Dickinson CVB encourages visitors in their area to contact them about road and traffic conditions.

Food service – Thiel says Dickinson’s fast food stops just off the interstate system can be crowded with energy sector workers and asks visitors to be patient. She also encourages visitors to come into the business district for easy seating and great dining.

“At unique restaurants, visitors are going to enjoy not only a great menu, but wonderful atmosphere,” Thiel says.

Friendly folks at the Brew Coffeehouse in downtown Dickinson are eager to host summer visitors.

Visitors, this summer and beyond, will be seeing great new variety in the lodging, dining and retail sectors in Dickinson. “We’ve got a lot of exciting growth,” Thiel says. The following are just a few of the many visitor attractions in and around Dickinson: Dickinson Dinosaur Museum - The 13,400-square-foot museum houses thousands of rock, mineral and fossil specimens from the area, including a complete real Triceratops skeleton.

Dickinson Museum Center - Ethnic origins are preserved at the Dickinson Museum Center. The Joachim Regional Museum features art, history exhibits and events. Prairie Outpost Park showcases historical building and vintage farm and ranch equipment.

Dickinson State University Art Gallery Located in Klinefelter Hall, the gallery provides an annual exhibition schedule featuring a variety of art mediums created by visiting artists, local artists, and the university’s faculty and students. The Theodore Roosevelt Center, located in the DSU Stoxen Library, houses a comprehensive digital presidential library of personal letters, photographs and other significant items concerning Theodore Roosevelt.

Ukrainian Cultural Institute – A center for this distinctive Dakota cultural segment, features folk art exhibits, religious displays and a research library.

For more information on these, and other area attractions, go to: www.visitdickinson.com.  w w w. n d a r e c . c o m

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Stars still out for northwest N.D. travel The Maah Daah Hey Trail offers hikers some great scenery.

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hile the clamor of oil industry activity has created unfamiliar congestion, community welcome mats are out in northwest North Dakota.

“It’s a busy time and it’s a busy place but I tell people to join us in our adventure — you’re still going to have some fabulous times out in the Badlands,” says Jan Dodge, director for the McKenzie County Tourism Bureau.

Local economic development leader, Gene Veeder, adds that while the rest of North Dakota is hearing that travel and lodging in his area is difficult, that’s not the whole western North Dakota story.

“Everything gets a little sensationalized, but summer in western North Dakota is beautiful,” says Veeder, who serves as executive director of the McKenzie County Job Development Authority.

Dodge and Veeder emphasize that vacation travel in their region centers on enjoyment of splendid looking, wide-open spaces. The spaces, they emphasize, are still splendid, uncrowded and ready for personal and family enjoyment.

“Theodore Roosevelt National Park is still a gorgeous place to go, with wonderful hiking and camping and everything that people are used to having,” Dodge says.

“You still have the wide-open space, the fantastic horizons and sunsets and sunrises and you can still see all the stars.”

Veeder says the national park remains a gem for travelers to enjoy, as are venues like the national grasslands

and Maah Daah Hey Trail. “They’re still wonderful resources for us.” He says activity in and around Watford City and nearby communities has surged, “but most people come for the outdoor experience and that’s what we’re promoting.”

Dodge says driving in their area is considerably different than what visitors experienced just a few years ago.

History comes alive in the Fort Buford barracks.

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Visitors saddle up in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

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“I know the roads are a real concern to people,” Dodge says. She says, however, that traffic in their area is now akin to traffic in one of the state’s bigger cities. Dodge says construction is under way that will smooth out use of Highway 85 - a sign of infrastructure improvement investment occurring in many parts of their region.

Lodging in Watford City is part of this infrastructure investment. Dodge and Veeder point out significant motel/hotel construction is taking place in town.

“We have a new hotel that will be opening in early June, called ‘The Watford,’” Dodge says. Veeder says many more hotel/motel rooms are coming to Watford City, describing now through 2013 as a very busy time for lodging construction. They both point out that the national park, the national grasslands, Lake Sakakawea, and other private resorts provide many camping and cabin amenties tourists.

Dodge and Veeder point out that their region is pleased to display examples of what the oil boom activity is all about. Watford City’s Long X Trading Post and Visitor Center will be featuring a new oil exploration exhibit, explaining drilling technologies at work in the Bakken region.

Dodge says she experiences daily the influx of new people and workers to their area. She wants to convey that their newcomers are taking on enormous new challenges and trying to fit in.

“For the most part, the oil people are people are like you and I — they’re trying to find a way to make a living. They’re appreciative of this community and the opportunities,” she says.

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downtown Watford City, occurring just before the boom escalated, has greatly helped the community respond positively to their busy new times.

“We encourage people to come and visit us,” Veeder says. “We’re here and happy and open for business!”  For more information about travel in northwest North Dakota, go to www.4eyes.net (McKenzie County area) or email cvb@ci.williston.nd.us (Williston area).

Prominent area destinations  Long X Trading Post Visitor Center, corner of High-

way 85 and West Watford City. Houses Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County, Grandma’s Pantry & Book Corner.  Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit, 15 miles south of Watford City on Highway 85  Maah Daah Hey Trail, north end is is located approximately 16 miles south of Watford City, off highway 85; 100 miles through the Little Missouri National Grasslands.  Tobacco Gardens Bay and the Tobacco Gardens Resort & Marina, 26 miles north of Watford City, shores of Lake Sakakawea, featuring camping and lake enjoyment access  Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, 25 miles southwest of Williston, re-created site of 1829 fur trading outpost.  Fort Buford State Historic Site, restored 1866 frontier army fort; 22 miles southwest of Willston.

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olorful flower boxes, coffee is a standard. The Patisserie was on the verge shady trees and inviting of opening last spring when storefronts welcome floodwaters enveloped the visitors to downtown Minot, Brick Building as well as the where new attractions and couple’s home. They spent specialty shops appeal to the winter rebuilding and people of all ages. While opened in May. plans are under way slating downtown Minot for Visit an art studio revitalization and growth, Wander downtown to Mardon’t wait to visit. Downtown gie’s Art Glass Studio, where Minot already has its own there’s a full-service espresso pulse and tourist appeal. bar, smoothie creations and Begin your morning at the Customers create at Margie’s Art Glass Studio. displays of area artists’ works just-opened Sweet & Flour available for purchase. Try Patisserie, a French bakery your hand at making your in the historic Brick Buildown ceramic piece or glass ing. Tantalizing aromas waft art. Owner Margie Bolton from bakery cases filled with helps customers create a souartisan breads, hand-layered venir of their time in Minot, pastries and other Frenchan individual work of art to inspired baked goods. With take home as a memory. its high ceilings, exposed “It’s been a sucky year and interior brickwork, European we Minot people just want cornice boxed windows and to have some fun again,” said airy loft, the Brick Building Bolton, who lost her home lends itself well to the Old to the flood. “We have couWorld European atmosphere ples, families, people of all planned by owners and Minot Shanda Cool & Patrick Sheldon operate Sweet & ages coming in to create their natives Shanda Cool and her Flour Patisserie. own art. Kids really enjoy husband, Patrick Sheldon. the open creativity they have Cool completed French with these projects. We’re culinary school in San Franadding on to our classroom cisco and Sheldon, an art space and offering some new instructor at Minot State things more of interest for University, created the Old adults, like our custom glass World European décor for knobs which are really provthe Patisserie. The couple is ing popular.” into authenticity: their mamDrop-ins are welcome if Patisserie creations include Dark Handsome moth bread oven was made you plan to do ceramic projCupcakes and Minot Housemade French Baguettes. in Germany and Cool special ects in the studio, but Bolton orders European chocolate for baking. The Patisrecommends an advance call for glass art. These serie, open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through projects require more time and she can explain what Saturday and 5 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturcan realistically be accomplished in the time you day, offers a lunch and dinner menu and space for have allotted. private parties. Specialty coffees, teas, wines and Shopping downtown offers attractions you won’t beers are great accompaniments; French-pressed

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Several free events are scheduled Wander down to the north end of throughout the summer at the park.

Main Street to view the monthly art With more than 13 million votes, show (and browse the gift shop) at Minot’s heavily flooded Oak Park Taube Museum of Art. On summer won a $100,000 Coca Cola grant for Saturdays, the Railroad Museum is rebuilding. Initial plans call for the open, too. park’s Splash Pad to reopen sometime Of course, downtown also offers in June. North Dakota’s oldest zoo upscale evening dining at 10 North at Roosevelt Park plans to reopen by Main where Minot native and HolMargie’s Art Glass Studio owner Margie July. Animals are currently “visiting” lywood A-list actor, Josh Duhamel, Bolton says “…we Minot people just want zoos throughout the country, but are is an owner partner. Duhamel and to have some fun again.” eager to return home! his wife, Fergie (Black Eyed Peas), “We still have parks and abundant recreation to have been instrumental in fundraising for rebuilding. enjoy,” Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) ExecSpend summer outdoors utive Director Wendy Howe said. “Minot may have If you can’t imagine summer activities without flooded, but we’re still the Magic City and we’re well being outdoors, Minot still has much to offer. Lucy’s worth your stop. Call us at the CVB and let us help you Amusement Park, which has undergone a recent plan your next visit.”  spruce-up, boasts a challenging 18-hole miniature golf course, a power slide and children’s rides.

Candi Helseth, co-owner of WriteDesign in Minot, is a regular With four area golf courses flooded last year, contributor to North Dakota LIVING. Roughrider Golf Course at Minot Air Force Base has opened its doors to nonmilitary personnel this year. continued from page 20

Minot’s BIG events return in 2012

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inot’s two largest visitor attractions – North Dakota State Fair and Norsk Høstfest – are coming back strong. The flood forced cancellation of the State Fair last year, the first time in its nearly 50-year history.

Although the water was gone by fall, Norsk Høstfest was still impacted by the loss of private housing and other flooded support systems that contribute to the festival’s success.

Organizers of both events are promising best-ever events this year as the State Fair boasts new contests, unbelievable entertainment and, of course, the new grandstand that makes every show more comfortable. Norsk Høstfest celebrates a milestone: its 35th anniversary! Tickets are on sale now for the State Fair July 20-28 (www.ndstatefair.com) and Norsk Høstfest (www.hostfest.com) Sept. 25-29.

Numerous other recreational events are also on Minot’s

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summer schedule, among them the free ongoing Arts in the Parks series, Minot State University outdoor summer theater productions and one-day events such as the Jazz Festival, Festival on Main and Downtown Wine Walk.

All summer events and details are listed on the CVB website, where you can also download a 2012 tourist guide.

Because there are so many flood-impacted recreational areas whose reopening plans are still tentative, Minot CVB Executive Director Wendy Howe encourages visitors to call the CVB prior to arrival for an update on what has reopened.

If you need hotel accommodations, call the CVB for a list of hotels that have openings in the time you plan to stay.

To learn more, see the CVB website at www.visit minot.org or call 701-857-8206 or 800-264-2626.   w w w. n d a r e c . c o m

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We invite you to come check it out.

You’ll discover there’s more to electricity than simply flipping a switch.

Book a tour at Basin Electric’s energy facilities in North Dakota and Wyoming.

Tours are free, but appointments are required. Special considerations exist for tours of the Great Plains Synfuels Plant. View the GPSP Visitor Tour Guide at http://bit.ly/GPSPVisitorInfo.

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Devils Lake adapts, great visitor experiences await T he community of Devils Lake and its area attractions know well that flooding lake waters have created major challenges, dislocations and disruptions. The residents and leaders in this area have not let these burdens stop them from adapting, building and promoting their community as a wonderful place to visit and enjoy.

With a lot of new access points in place, the renowned fishing waters of Devils Lake are once again welcoming summer anglers. In addition, the Devils Lake nature attractions and retailers have plenty of new and familiar sources of enjoyment for visitors.

Suzie Kenner, executive director of the Devils Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, wants the traveling public to know her community’s attractions are ready to serve.

“We are open,” Kenner says. “We are a great fishery. We are a great place for you to bring your family.

There are places to stay, things to do. We have a thriving downtown community with new retail establishments opening monthly and a lot of great restaurants and steak eateries. If you’ve not been here in a while, you want to come back.”

reestablished. “North Dakota Game and Fish rebuilt all of our boat ramps and put in two new boat ramps. As soon as we can get the docks in and the ice is off the water, all of our lake access points will be open this year,” Kenner says. She also says N.D. Game and Fish has approved, and the community is working on a new four-seasons fish cleaning station.

Sully who led an expedition to the south shore of Devils Lake in 1865.

It is one of the nation’s 500 national wildlife refuges.

Sully’s Hill is managed as a refuge and breeding ground for birds and other wildlife as well as a big game preserve. Also, Kenner says guided kayaking is now available in a small bay nearby.

Nature viewing

While camping at Grahams Island State Park has been hampered in recent years because of the submerged access roads, road construction improvements are fi xing this, according to Kenner. “That road should be high enough and done by the middle of the summer, weather-permitting,” she says. This dependable access means that the state park will be able to resume

Kenner says a multipurpose amphitheater is a new addition to the Sully’s Hill National Game Preserve. Sully’s Hill, south of Devils Lake, continues to provide an abundant variety of wildlife and natural terrain for visitors to experience. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sully’s Hill Preserve is named after General Alfred

Overnighting

Fishing creates legendary memories in North Dakota.

Fishing update

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Long-respected as the largest natural body of water in North Dakota – and one of the nation’s leading fisheries – too much water in recent years has hurt Devils Lake’s ability to provide great fishing. Kenner says recent improvements in access and fish processing are sure to help restore quality fishing experiences.

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taking reservations. More than 200 camping spots – including 50 new – will be awaiting campers.

“Our motel situation is good,” Kenner adds. She says fishing visitation and road construction crews put pressure on available rooms early in the summer, but calling motels ahead of time should result in lodging.

Roads, rails, jets The Devils Lake region is, of necessity, experiencing heavy road construction, which is a fact of life in all major North Dakota communities during the summertime.

Though slowed by construction, Devils Lake visitors should take the time to soak up some of the state’s best natural viewing. “You might be stuck in a little bit of road construction, but just look around you.

It’s truly breathtaking, being able to look at the lake,” Kenner says.

National travel to and from Devils Lake has been stabilized, Kenner adds. Great Lakes Aviation, through Delta Airlines bookings,

Devils Lake waterways are very accessible.

The Devils Run Car Show draws car enthusiasts.

now operates two flights daily for Devils Lake. Amtrak passes through Devils Lake daily and Kenner says Amtrak’s plans for railway improvements demonstrate a long-term commitment to this route.

For information on visiting the Devils Lake region – and to learn about this summer’s Devils Run and fishing festival – go to www. devilslakend.com. 

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orth Dakota history and scenic golfing are also Devils Lake region attractions.

Fort Totten State Historic Site offers a unique opportunity to go back in time. Step into the new interpretive center and choose one of four historic characters and reenact a day from the 19th or 20th century. Whether a newly enlisted soldier, a young Chippewa girl, or a boarding school teacher, you’ll play the part as you tour the fort’s grounds and discover what life was like for the tribes who settled here.

The historic site is located on the southeastern edge of Fort Totten. It was originally set up by the military to provide protection for American Indians, and later became an Indian boarding school until 1959.

It gained historic site status the following year.

The site is home to 16 original buildings renovated for tourists.

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military post from 1867 to 1890. This month, the site will feature an Abraham Lincoln exhibit highlighting his legislation that impacted the northern Dakota Territory.

The Totten Trail Historic Inn is a Victorian bed and breakfast on the property featuring 10 rooms. There is also the Fort Totten Little Theatre where local actors perform a production on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in July. This summer’s production is “The Wizard of Oz.” Due to construction at the theater property, performances will be held at Lake Region State College in Devils Lake. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the theater, so a reunion is scheduled for theater alums on July 28.

Site Supervisor Nick Gronseth said the historic site welcomes numerous bus tours, including schools groups who come for their education field day in May and an annual Living History Day in September. Gronseth joined site staff in December and seeks to offer attractions to draw additional and repeat tourists to the area.

Creel Bay Golf Course Local flood conditions have provided an opportunity for Devils Lake’s Creel Bay Golf Course

to improve itself. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ levee project sacrificed some course property but also provided funds for the golf course to start construction on a new clubhouse and four new holes.

Established in the early 1900s, the golf course is located south of Devils Lake on Country Club Road.

Originally a nine-hole course, it expanded to 18 holes in the mid1990s. Since the course is currently in the midst of construction, it is restricted to nine holes for 2012. It is a unique course with numerous tree-lined holes, but features flat terrain and only a few water hazards. But the additional four holes expected to be completed in 2013, will require golfers to contend with some open water. Upon completion, it will be a par 72, 6,500yard, 18-hole course.

The golf season typically runs from April 1 to mid-November, but General Manager Ryan Otto said weather conditions this year allowed for a mid-March start.

Creel Bay Golf Course expects completion of the clubhouse in May. It will include a pro shop with apparel and other related merchandise, and food and beverage service.

Otto returned to his hometown a year ago to manage the golf course after earning a degree in

Creel Bay Golf Course is undergoing improvements.

sports and urban turf grass management at North Dakota State University. He worked in the turf business for six years.

“We’ve lost some trees and we’ve had some drainage issues,” Otto said, referencing the area’s rising water and water tables. But Otto said the greens are in great shape and the course is a good fit for beginners and advanced golfers.

Tree-lined holes are challenging yet forgiving, so those just starting out don’t struggle too much.

For more information, go to www.golfdevilslake.com.  Maxine Herr is a freelance writer from Bismarck. She formerly worked as a news reporter and marketing professional.

Fort Totten offers great history lessons.

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Take the North Dakota highpoint challenge I PHOTO BY ETHAN MICKELSON

t’s not your typical North Dakota vacation.

You won’t find gift shops or souvenirs. You won’t find snacks or beverages for purchase. You won’t even find a bathroom. What you will find is a spectacular view and a rich piece of history. Just don’t forget to bring your water bottle — and take it with you when you leave.

Located a few miles southeast of Amidon, White Butte is North Dakota’s highest point at 3,506 feet.

Dr. John Hoganson, state paleontologist with the N. D. Geological Survey in Bismarck, says it’s one of several known as the Chalky Buttes.

“The butte rises above the surrounding landscape by 400 to 500 feet,” explains Hoganson. “It is called White Butte because of the white color of the rocks. These rocks, called the White River Group, are between about 30 to 35 million years old and were deposited by rivers and streams at that time.”

Moderate in height and adequate

Hikers park at the mailbox sign (shown above) and walk about a mile and a half to the butte.

in incline, White Butte’s ½-mile ascent can be a rewarding challenge for first-time climbers and families with older children. In addition, Hoganson says White Butte is a destination for seasoned hikers known as “highpointers” who attempt to climb all of the highest peaks in the United States. According to www.

summitpost.org, White Butte is the 30th highest state summit.

While the exercise is a bonus, the view is the reward according to Rita (Buzalsky) Odom, who now resides in Crawfordville, Fla. For 18 years, the butte was in Odom’s backyard. She climbed it many

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Call first! White Butte is on private property. Daryle Dennis, landowner, requests hikers call him at 701-879-6310 prior to their visit and leave a message regarding their travel plans and contact information. PLEASE NOTE: Hikers will have to walk about a mile and a half from where they park their car before reaching the base of the butte. times with family and friends, and reveals, “The flat, surrounding landscape allows you to see for miles. You can see all the way to where the sun meets the ground.”

Getting to the butte is perhaps the biggest challenge. After parking, hikers must walk approximately a mile and a half before they reach the base of the butte, which is on private land. Daryle Dennis, landowner, says the trek must be made on foot.

A Slope Electric Cooperative member since 1972, Dennis asks hikers to watch for rattlesnakes, and to refrain from hiking when it is muddy or the fire danger index is high.

He appreciates a courtesy phone call from hikers, letting him know the day and time they plan to visit.

While he understands why people want to hike this unique piece of history and enjoy the view, he

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White Butte is a relatively easy North Dakota day trip for tourists.

Before visiting the landmark, contact Daryle Dennis at 701-879-6310 and leave a message regarding travel plans and contact information. 

“ You can see all the way to where the sun meets the ground.”

RITA (BUZALSKY) ODOM, CRAWFORDVILLE, FLA.

Ethan Mickelson, a young reporter from Rolla, currently works for the Turtle Mountain Star, KEYA Radio and BEK Sports Broadcasting. While his passion lies in journalism, he is also active in Boy Scouts of America, teaches Sunday school, and participates in competitive music events.

Directions to White Butte reminds them to take care while on his property.

What goes up must come down.

Visitors can certainly bring cameras, water bottles and walking canes. To preserve the butte’s beauty, hikers need to take all garbage with them when they leave — but they are certainly welcome to pick a rock along the hike and leave it at the top of the butte.

From Amidon, travel east on Highway 85 for two miles to an unmarked gravel road. Turn south and continue for five miles to another gravel road.

Turn west and continue 1 mile to the mailbox marked “White Butte.” Park by the road-closed sign and mailbox. Walk to the base of the butte.

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ith the state’s a multipurpose comenergy and munity housing and agriculture retail services center. sectors experiencing Kenton Onstad, busigrowth surges, North ness services repreDakota’s electric and sentative for Mountelecommunications trail-Williams Electric cooperatives are Cooperative, Willisresponding, helping ton, is a member of communities develop the Parshall 2000 govresources to handle erning board. that growth. The In transferring ownFrom left: Barry Wentz, Green Iron Equipment store manager; John Rural Electric and Knox, KEM Electric CEO; Jasper Schneider, USDA Rural Development ership of the facility Telecommunications North Dakota Director; and Ross Waterman, Green Iron general to Parshall 2000, the manager, assembled for the presentation of the rural development loan.

(RE&T) Development Evangelical Lutheran area of the North Good Samaritan Society of North the loan, using its Rural Economic Dakota Association of Rural Electric Dakota wanted the building to be Development Loan and Grant Cooperatives (NDAREC) provides owned and operated by a non(REDLG) program. technical assistance and administers profit and to be dedicated, in part, USDA Rural Development Direca variety of programs the to senior living. To this end, Partor for North Dakota Jasper Schneicooperatives are currently using to shall 2000 and Onstad enlisted the der recently visited Green Iron help local members sustain services assistance of RE&T Development Equipment in Napoleon to join vital to growing communities. services. Capouch and the RE&T KEM Electric Chief Executive “The electric and telecommunicaDevelopment staff gathered commuDirector John Knox and KEM board tions cooperatives are dedicated to nity input for potential uses of the members to make a formal preseneconomic and community progress facility, including housing feasibiltation of the loan funds. The loan is in areas they serve and are closely ity research from the University of being used to build and expand the connected to the needs in their area.

Mary and daycare feasibility with dealership’s equipment shop area.

With the cooperatives’ support, Childcare Resources and Referral.

The loan made it possible to create our center assists rural residents Onstad says development at five new jobs in the community. who are interested in developing the facility has been positive. It USDA Rural Development’s or expanding a rural business with now features a public restaurant, REDLG program provides fundbusiness development guidance and hair salon and massage therapy ing to rural projects through local financing. The cooperatives have spaces, and community daycare cooperatives. had good success through their uniresources. Progress is also being “Economic development is fied statewide approach to rural achieved on securing a pharmacy. important to rural communities to development,” says Lori Capouch, The next major phase of work help them stay strong and prosperRE&T Development director. includes converting the facilious,” Knox said. ty’s living spaces into cooperative Parshall 2000 development KEM Electric Green Iron support housing for senior citizens.

RE&T Development has also KEM Electric Cooperative, Lin“We appreciate the efforts of the been involved recently in a key ton, has recently enlisted the techRural Electric and Telecommunicahousing and retail business services nical assistance of RE&T Developtions Development group to work development in Parshall. This has ment services to partner with Green with us on our housing and dayinvolved work with Parshall 2000, Iron Equipment, Napoleon. The care studies and on our business the local, nonprofit economic develoutcome was the presentation of plan for the housing component,” opment unit serving that commuan economic development loan of Onstad said.  nity. Parshall 2000 has been pro$450,000 to Green Iron. The U.S. gressing with the conversion of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kent Brick, editor of North Dakota Living, former Good Samaritan facility into can be reached at kbrick@ndarec.com.

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INSPIRED LIVING

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Roxanne Henke

My North Dakota-shaped box

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f you’re the kind of person who could jump on the World Wide Web and make travel arrangements right this very minute to go to, say, Istanbul, well, you might want to stop reading this right now. I’m not, I repeat not, that kind of person. But before you write me off as hopelessly boring, let me explain how I’m learning to expand my horizons a bit.

I’ll start with a confession (and it will come to no surprise to my husband), I am probably the least spontaneous person you will ever meet. I live by my little routines Roxanne Henke and I am perfectly happy with that.

If you should happen to knock on my front door some morning, don’t be surprised if I don’t ask you in for a visit. I’ve got my day planned and it just wouldn’t occur to me to stop what I’m doing and sit down for a visit. If you want me to go to lunch with you, it’s best if you ask me a few days in advance. And if I were to ever go to a place like Istanbul, I might need a year (or two) to wrap my brain around the very idea. You see, I’m very comfortable in the North Dakota-shaped “box” I live in.

But, every now and then, even a predictable old dog like me gets jolted out of her well-defined box.

Which is exactly what happened to me when I became a novelist. Now, don’t get me wrong, writing books is a fairly boring job. (Which is probably one of the reasons I liked it so much.) When you have contracts and deadlines, you need to sit your backside in a chair and diligently write page-after-page-after-page, day-after-day-after-day. But what I didn’t anticipate was all the other aspects that would happen when people started reading my books.

One day, I went to get the mail (another one of my favorite routines) and there was a letter in my mailbox from a stranger. A stranger who turned out to be a reader. And then I got more mail from readers. And, suddenly, I needed to make time to write back and thank them for reading and writing to me. And then one day, my phone rang and I was asked to speak to a local group. The idea of public speaking caused me to shake in my little-town high heels. I like to say that God called me to write, He pushed me to speak. And before I knew it, I was driving all over the state, and then across state lines to speak to church groups and business groups and book groups.

Seemingly suddenly, the walls of my North Dakota-shaped box were getting drastically stretched out of shape. I wasn’t always comfortable, but I could feel myself growing and changing in ways that were good for me.

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During this time of s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g, I attended a writer’s conference in Orlando, Fla. (Another huge step across the borders of my box.) One of the speakers at the conference was Derric Johnson, an executive in a creative capacity at Disney World.

I’ve never been to Disney World, but I’ve certainly seen enough pictures and clips on TV to know that it really must be a magical place. That morning at the conference, Derric shared ways the Disney people make magic happen. He talked about brainstorming sessions where no idea is too outlandish to consider.

At one meeting, they were discussing the fireworks that explode over the Disney castle every evening.

The creative team was trying to come up with ways to make the fireworks display even more fantastic than it already was and one of the ideas tossed out was, “We need a bigger sky.”

I don’t know why, but those five words made my mind feel like it was expanding right there as I sat in my chair. We need a bigger sky. I know logically, it might be impossible to make the sky any bigger, but what a way to approach a problem. Instead of limiting myself to the confines of my comfortable routines and schedules, what would happen if I let myself consider living life with a bigger sky?

Somehow all the possibilities of living like that suddenly seemed exciting instead of uncomfortable. And then, just when I was contemplating how it might be possible for me to expand my limited horizons a bit, Derric mentioned another concept the Disney team came up with. It was only three magic-words long, but words I needed to hear.

“Improve the box.”

Apparently, at Disney, even the magic-makers recognize that sometimes we need our “boxes” to feel comfortable, to help us stick to a routine, to get the job done. I suddenly realized that living in a box isn’t automatically a bad thing. And what I’d been doing by writing and speaking, meeting scores of new people at my speaking engagements, staying in hotels far from home, attending conferences a thousand miles away from North Dakota, was a huge improvement to my “box.” I didn’t need to change completely. I could stay comfortably encased in my four walls. North Dakota is my comfort zone and that’s OK. But I also learned that above my box there is a huge sky and it’s filled with exciting possibilities if I’ll only look up.

I’ll leave you with this: Enjoy your box. It’s a comfortable and productive place to live, but don’t forget now and then to look up! n Roxanne (Roxy) Henke writes from her home in rural North Dakota. Reach her at roxannehenke@yahoo.com. w w w. n d a r e c . c o m

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R E A D E R R E P LY

This month, we asked our readers to answer the following...

“How are you learning about — and remembering and recording — your family history?”

Give history as a gift I have been working on family history since 1965 through family letters and records; visits with relatives; searching church, military and death records; photos of gravestones and Internet searches.

All records started as individual paper copies but now are on the computer. Documents are stored in thick ring binders.

Copies of all family trees along with some photographs and stories of oldest members have been placed in plastic sleeves in binders and given to my children. I am currently writing my own life story to give to them and their families.

Ancestral trees are given as wedding gifts.

Some people say they want copies when I am done, but genealogy is never done as it continues to grow with each marriage, birth and death.

The biggest challenge is keeping updated with each of those events.

I attend a genealogy meeting once a month in Dickinson and subscribe to a genealogy magazine to gain and share information. It is always pleasant to find new data on ancestors.

Marlene Kouba, Regent Consolidated Telephone Cooperative

Ask questions Family history is something I never had much interest in until my son had to do a project for school. We talked to relatives and delved into his background. I was intrigued. Since that time, I collected photos and information but I didn’t have time to do anything with it until a few years ago. I made a scrapbook for each of my children about their heritage. What a fun project! I gathered information about the ancestors, where they came from, and where they met and married, along with birth and death dates. Where possible,

I included a photocopied picture and a little about the character of the person to make them come alive. It was a big project and some information has been lost forever.

If only pictures could talk. How I wish I had been interested when my grandparents were still around to ask questions. What inspired my grandmother, as a single woman, to come to North Dakota and homestead? I wish I could ask her. It comes to a place in time where there is no one left who has that knowledge. It is so important to record it in some way. Every family has a history that needs to be passed on. That is why I’m totally hooked on family history now.

Sandra Dingfelder, Bowman Slope Electric Cooperative

Fill the gaps This past January, I mailed 49 letters to my children, grandchildren, sisters and cousins. The note said, “I am planning a family book — please help!” I asked for biographies, schools attended, occupations, and dates of weddings and births. I also asked them to write special memories, funny mishaps and stories for our future generations to read, enjoy and learn from, as life was different then. I asked them to write in an easy style, like talking to their grandchildren, when recalling the early days.

I received 27 wonderful letters and expect many more. My sisters helped write our parent’s and grandparent’s history. We have data going back to our great-grandparents.

I always regretted not asking more questions, but now our writings wove the tapestry, filled many gaps and brought us many blessings. I recommend this to all people before it’s too late.

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Keep up!

My uncle, Duwayne Bachman from South Dakota, was our family historian. He was able to go back to the 1800s. Fluent in German, he went to Germany and visited libraries, churches and county records. Everything was categorized. He took pictures of grave stones, adding when and where found. He traveled through many states. Sadly, my uncle passed away several years ago. My sister now has taken over the task of keeping up the family history, and is now compiling a book.

Carol Schumacher, Menoken Capital Electric Cooperative

Cherish the labor of love My mother-in-law has provided her grandchildren with a loving, lasting history of her life. I provided her with a grandmother’s memory book to complete for each of my two daughters. The books are definitely a labor of love as they took time and thought to complete.

The books contain sections such as a family tree, grandma’s history (heritage, current favorites, grandparents on each side of the family), what grandma was like as a little girl (school, family life, famous people), what she was like as a teenager and young woman (coolest fashions and hairstyles, music, cars, dating and college), through the early years of her marriage, becoming a mom and a section about her son (our daughter’s father). There is even a section about how grandma felt when each grandchild was born.

My mother-in-law did an awesome job of completing both books.

They contain pictures of her as a child, her wedding picture, pictures of each granddaughter, stories, recipes and words to live by. We have continued next column w w w. n d a r e c . c o m

made some of the recipes included in grandma’s memory book. She writes in one book, “Never give in when tempted to do the wrong thing,” and, “Always be a good person so people will think well of you.” They are profound words that my daughters will always cherish.

Julie Fornshell, Bismarck Capital Electric Cooperative and BEK Communications Cooperative

Live through memories The summer of 2010 was a bittersweet one for my mom, Helen Rath, and I. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, made several trips to Mayo, had surgery and was undergoing chemo treatments.

My mom had been living in a ranch-style home she and my dad purchased in the spring of 1988.

After my dad passed away in 2005, mom lived alone in her house, but during the chemo and associated doctor visits, it became less and

less of a joy and more and more of a heavy responsibility.

So we began cleaning out the house, preparing for an auction sale. We discussed each doily, each apron, and especially each photo. We laughed over funny cards sent more than 40 years ago, we sighed over my dad’s sweet cards to mom before they were married, and we argued over the sentimental value of Cracker Jack toys. It was fun, it was heartbreaking, and it was exhausting.

My mom is now in her pretty little apartment, and we can leisurely review the photos and memorabilia. I have learned so much about my family history through my mother’s memories, and I have the privilege of writing them down to preserve them for my children.

I am so lucky to have my mother still with me so that I can spur her memories and record the family history for our next generations. n Carmen Rath-Wald, Napoleon KEM Electric Cooperative

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hh, music to my ears,” some teens may think as they sit back with their iPods for the bus ride home after a long school day. While music can be a way for teens to relax while reading or working out, it is also a great influence. While some adults may say modern-day music is trash, most teens disagree. Whether we like rap, rock, pop or classic, music helps mold our personalities and cope with life’s challenges.

Music can be used in a lot of ways.

One of those is to change a mood. I enjoy most types of music except for classical. Certain artists and songs can Abigail Alt lift my spirits. For example, the song, “My name is,” by Eminem tends to make me happy.

Music can be used to make a statement. For example, if

teens are against censorship, they might listen to artists like Eminem, Nicki Minaj or Lil Wayne.

Music is also a tool for teens who are struggling with depression due to an increase in bullying. Music can say everything we want to say without causing a scene, and help us calm down.

Though we may live in a state that is not wellknown for famous musicians, it is popular for our loyalty to musicians. Teenagers are still heading to their favorite music store or online to buy the newest albums.

So parents, next time your teen asks you for money to buy the latest Katy Perry album, please spare some cash. And teens, next time your parents agree to give you money and spend time with you, explain who Katy is and why you like her music. Help them understand that music is life.  Abigail Alt, 13, is the daughter of Alan and Evelyn Alt and sister to Alex. She likes to play basketball and run track, read and write, and spend time with her two horses and dog, Honey.

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THROUGH June 4  “Key Ingredients: America by Food – A Smithsonian Institution Exhibit,” Hettinger. 800-338-6543 or 701-255-3360.

11  Band Night Parade, parade route, Bismarck.

11-12  Bioethics Seminar: Chastity in Marriage and Natural Family Planning and Contraception, 5:45-8:30 p.m. Friday and 9-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Matt and Jo Ann Butler Hall, Gary Tharaldson School of Business, University of Mary, Bismarck.

701-355-8002.

11, 18, 25  Friday Night Races, 7:30 p.m., River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks.

701-780-0999.

12  Citywide Yard Sales, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Carrington. 701-652-2524.

12  MS Walk, 8:30 a.m. registration and 10:30 a.m. walk, Century High School, Bismarck.

701-235-2678.

12, 26  Stock Car Races, 7 p.m., Jamestown Speedway, Jamestown. 800-222-4766 or 701-251-9145.

Workshop participants may have an opportunity to capture wildlife such as this porcupine during the June 22nd “Spring in the Field” photography workshop at Knife River Indian Villages, Stanton.

For more information call 701-745-3300.

13  Mother’s Day Event, International Peace Garden, Dunseith.

888-432-6733 or 701-263-4390.

17-19  Marathon, Fargo. 888-RUN-FARGO. 19  Citywide Rummage Sale and Spring Fling Sales Event, Lemmon, S.D. 605-374-5716.

19  Knife River Birding Event, Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, Stanton.

701-745-3300.

19  Sport and Recreation Show/Rendezvous on Main, 11 a.m.5 p.m., Main Street, Mandan. 701-751-2983.

19  Spring In-TheField Photography Workshop, Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, Stanton.

701-745-3300.

19  BisMan Bombshellz Roller Derby Bout, 7 p.m., VFW Arena, Bismarck. 701-471-7361.

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19-20  Performance of “Cinderella,” 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Belle Mehus Auditorium, Bismarck. 701-530-0986.

26  Wild West Shootout, 3 p.m., Frontier Village, Jamestown. 701-320-2725.

26  Fort Seward Summer Opening, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Jamestown. 701-251-1875.

26  Midland Continental Depot Transportation Museum Grand Opening, 9:30 a.m.6 p.m., at the museum, Wimbledon.

701-435-2875.

26-28  Skydance Sakakawea, 1-4 p.m., Fort Stevenson State Park, Garrison.

701-337-5576.

JUNE 1-4  Car Show & Rod Run, Devils Lake. 701740-7340.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29  Friday Night Races, 7:30 p.m., River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks.

701-780-0999.

2  Blue Goose Days, Chahinkapa Park, Wahpeton. 701-642-8744.

2  Street Fest, Main Street, Hettinger. 701567-2531.

2  Rib Fest, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Ave Maria Village, Jamestown. 701-2525660.

2  Icelandic National Trails Day, Icelandic State Park, Cavalier. 701265-4561.

2  National Trails Day, Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau.

701-263-3281.

2  National Trails Day, Cross Ranch State Park, Center. 701-7943731.

2-3  Badlands Trail Riders Spring Trail Ride, Little Missouri State Park, Killdeer. 701-6630529.

2, 16, 23, 30  Stock Car Races, 7 p.m., Jamestown Speedway, Jamestown. 800-2224766 or 701-251-9145.

3  Doll Friends Doll Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Best Western Seven Seas, Mandan. 701-2587869.

3  Birdwalk and Chuckwagon Breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m. MT, Cottonwood Campground, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora. 701623-4884.

3, 10, 17, 24  Front Porch Chat, 2 p.m., Stutsman County Memorial Museum, Jamestown. 800222-4766 or 701-251-9145.

4-July 4  Bandshell Concerts, 7:30 p.m.

Monday-Thursday, Dykshoorn Park, Mandan.

701-426-3340 or 701751-2983.

6  Music in the Park, 5 p.m. MT food, 6 p.m. ranger programs and 6:30 p.m. music, Paul Weiser Memorial Park, Hazen.

888-464-2936 or 701748-6848.

6-9  Ribfest, 1900 University Dr. N., Fargo.

701-241-9100.

7  Cruisin’ Broadway Kickoff, downtown Fargo-Moorhead, Minn. 701364-9867.

7-9  Finley Days, Finley. 701-524-1680.

7-9  Old-Time Fiddlers’ Contest and Workshop, Thursday and Friday workshops, and 5 p.m. Friday-8 p.m.

Saturday contest, International Music Camp, Dunseith. 701-838-8472.

7-10  Antique Farm Show, Craft Show and Flea Market, Dale and Martha Hawk Museum, four miles east and three miles north of Wolford.

701-583-2381.

8  Stutsman County Relay for Life, 6 p.m., Stutsman County Fairgrounds, Jamestown.

701-252-1798.

8-9  Village Gallery Craft Fair, Betty Hagel Memorial Civic Center, Center. 701-794-3168.

8-10  Irrigation Days, Oakes. 701-742-3508.

8-10  Old Settlers Days, Center. 701-7948862.

8-Sept. 7  “Bully – The Play,” 4 p.m. MDT Monday-Friday, Old Town Hall Theater, Medora.

800-633-6721 or 701623-4444.

8-Sept. 8  Pitchfork Steak Fondue, 6:30 p.m.

MDT, Tjaden Terrace, Medora. 800-633-6721 or 701-623-4444.

8-Sept. 8  Medora Musical, 8:30 p.m. MDT, Burning Hills Amphitheatre, Medora. 800-6336721 or 701-623-4444.

9  Putnam House Wine Tasting and Auction, 533 Main St., Carrington. 701-652-1213.

9  Anniversary and Visitor Appreciation Day, Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau.

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An antique classic car show will be held June 22-23 on the east side of the Badlands Motel in Medora. For more information, call 800-633-6721.

9 n Bully Run 5-k and 10-k, 8 a.m. MDT registration at the Chuckwagon and 9:30 a.m. race outside the Rough Riders Hotel, Medora. 800-6336721 or 701-623-4444.

9 n Rhubarb Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., University Lutheran Church, Grand Forks. 701-775-4745.

9 n Saturday Night at the Hall, 13571 Hwy. 5, Cavalier. 701-265-4561.

9 n The Sound of Science, 1-4 p.m., Gateway to Science Center, Bismarck. 701-258-1975.

9, 23 n Wild West Shootout, 3 p.m., Frontier Village, Jamestown.

701-320-2725.

9-10 n Buggies-nBlues, 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Main Street, Mandan. 701-751-2983 or 701-426-3340.

9-10 n Grand Cities Art Fest, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday and 10 a.m.5 p.m. Sunday, downtown, Grand Forks.

701-738-8354.

9-10 n Kite Festival, Meidinger Park Field, Jamestown. 701252-3982.

9-10 n Soap Box Derby, 250 Main St. W., Valley City. 888-288-1891 or 701-845-1891.

10 n Youth Rodeo, Carrington. 701-652-2524.

10 n Classical Music Festival, 1-6 p.m., Trollwood Park, Fargo.

701-499-7788.

11-22 n Printmaking Education and Research Studio Workshop, North Dakota State University, Fargo.

701-231-7932.

12-27 n Bandshell Concert Series, 7 p.m., Whitney Bandshell at Youngs Park, Dickinson.

800-279-7391 or 701-483-4542.

13-17 n Potholes and Prairie Birding Festival, Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge, Carrington. 888-921-2473 or 701-652-2524.

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This young man demonstrates the pedal pull during a past N.D. Farm Toy Show. This year’s show, auction and craft show is June 16-17 in the LaMoure School Gymnasium. For more information, call 800-533-8293. w w w. n d l i v i n g . c o m

14 n All-Horse Flag Day Parade, Medora.

701-623-4910.

14-16 n Downtowners’ Rip Roarin’ Ribfest, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, Civic Center, Bismarck.

701-223-1958.

15 n Midwest Kid Fest, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Island Park, Fargo.

701-499-7788.

15-16 n Highway 21 Treasure Hunt, 8 a.m.5 p.m. daily, rummage sales along Highway 21 in St. Anthony, Flasher, Carson, Elgin, New Leipzig, Mott, Regent and New England. 701-584-2172.

15-16 n Missouri River Bluegrass Festival, Cross Ranch State Park, Center. 701-794-3731.

15-17 n Balta Centennial and All-School Reunion, Balta.

701-542-3201.

15-17 n Bike the Border Bicycle Tour, 5 p.m. registration June 14, Mohall. 701-756-6298.

15-17 n Page Community Days, Page.

701-668-3189.

15-17 n Rally in the Valley, 250 Main St. W., Valley City. 888-288-1891 or 701-845-1891.

16 n Art and Wine Walk, 1-5 pm., downtown, Grand Forks.

701-746-0444.

16-17 n N.D. Farm Toy Show, Auction and Craft Show, 9 a.m. start on Saturday and 10 a.m.2 p.m. Sunday, LaMoure School Gymnaisum and Civic Center, LaMoure.

800-533-8293 or 701-883-5206.

16-17 n Motorcycle Ride-In, Main Street, Cavalier. 701-265-4559.

16-29 n Town Square Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., corner of DeMers Avenue and Third Street, Grand Forks.

218-779-1382.

17 n Father’s Day at the Railroad Museum, 1-5 p.m., 3102 37th St. N.W., Mandan. 701663-9322.

21-24 n Summer Fest, Mayville. 701-430-3180.

22 n Performance Horse and Colt Sale, 3 p.m. horse preview and 6 p.m. sale, Broken Arrow Saddle Club Arena, Hebron. 701-878-4001.

22-23 n Homefest, Watford City. 701444-5804.

22-23 n Antique Classic Car Show, east side of Badlands Motel, Medora. 800-633-6721 or 701-623-4444.

22-23 n Midwest Viking Festival and Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival, 202 First Ave. N., Moorhead, Minn. 218-299-5452.

22-24 n Walleye Fishing Tournament, Grahams Island, Devils Lake. 800-233-8048 or 701-662-4903.

22-July 4 n Roughrider Days Fair and Expo, Dickinson. 800-279-7391 or 701-483-7721.

23 n Professional Bull Ride, 7 p.m., rodeo grounds, Binford. 701676-2552.

23 n Blues on the Red, 6-10 p.m., Town Square, Grand Forks.

701-746-0444.

23 n Great American Campout, Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau. 701-263-4651.

23 n Integrity Jazz Festival, 1020 S. Broadway, Minot. 701852-2787.

23 n Rendezvous Rib Fest, parking lot, Walhalla Inn, Walhalla. 701-5493939 or 701-549-2700.

23-24 n Frontier Military Days, Fort Stevenson State Park, Garrison.

701-337-5576.

23-25 n Prometheus Motorcycle Zoo Run, 1004 R.J. Hughes Dr., Wahpeton. 701-642-8709.

23-July 23 n “Key Ingredients: America by Food – A Smithsonian Institution Exhibit,” New Rockford. 800-3386543 or 701-255-3360.

24 n Visitor Appreciation Day, Fort Stevenson State Park, Garrison. 701337-5576.

24-30 n Fort Seward Wagon Train, Jamestown. 701-424-3744.

25-July 25 n Student Concerts, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturdays, International Music Camp, Dunseith.

701-838-8472.

26 n Prairie Lake Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Garrison High School, Garrison. 701-337-2246.

26-28 n Foster County Fair, Carrington.

701-652-2524.

27-28 n 8th Street Art, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Davy Memorial Riverfront Park, Moorhead, Minn.

701-820-0426.

27-28 n Kaleidoscope Variety Show, 7 p.m., auditorium, Mandan High School, Mandan.

701-426-3340.

27-July 1 n Greater Grand Forks County Fair, 3-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 3 p.m.-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday and noon-6 p.m.

Sunday, Grand Forks.

701-330-1238.

28 n Bull-a-Rama, Carrington. 701-652-2524.

28 n Clover Classic Golf Tournament, 1 p.m., Prairie West Golf Course, Mandan.

701-231-8569.

29 n International Brass Quintet, 8 p.m., International Music Camp, Dunseith. 701-838-8472.

29-30 n Kickin’ Cancer Motorcycle Ride and Rally, Wolfie’s Place, Center. 701-400-4827.

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recipe roundup

College 101: Cooking and cancer

by Carmen Devney

C

ancer doesn’t discriminate. It attacks the old and the young, the weak and the strong.

Four years ago, it invaded Josiah Simburger.

“My brothers are very loving in a brotherly way. I got to hear lots of jokes about how it was ironic that I’m the healthiest of all the boys, and I’m the one who got sick,” Josiah remembers.

The fourth of five boys, Josiah returned home after his sophomore year at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., for surgeries and chemotherapy. After treatment, he helped coach wrestling at Mandan High School and the University of Mary, Bismarck, but he didn’t take a full-time job because he needed time to heal.

With time on his hands and a gentle push from his mom, Josiah learned to cook.

“At the time, there were four boys living at home who were over the age of 20. I had lots of spare time and my mom had quit cooking for us because we were men,” he laughs. “I was getting hungry, and I like to eat real, healthy food.”

Josiah started asking his mom questions about recipes. Shelly, a Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative member from north Mandan, provided guidance. Josiah quickly developed in skill and confidence, and began altering recipes. He shares one of his modified recipes, Chicken Asian Pasta, with North Dakota Living readers this month.

“It’s one of my most favorite meals. It’s light and simple to make,” he says.

Back home on spring break, student athlete and cancer survivor Josiah Simburger prepares his Chicken Asian Pasta recipe for family.

Loaded with vegetables and served with a wheat Italian loaf, it’s also healthy.

“Having cancer and being a wrestler, I’ve learned a lot about nutrition,” he explains. When eating bread, he chooses whole wheat to get more grain and fiber. He also cooks with olive oil and uses a castiron skillet.

“Supposedly it’s healthier for you. I think it’s more masculine,” he jokes.

Thanks to early detection, quality medical care and ample prayers, Josiah is now cancer-free. He attends Northwestern College in Orange

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City, Iowa, and lives off-campus in an apartment with a galley kitchen.

It may be tight, but the kitchen provides enough space for Josiah to cook large meals. He doubles most recipes so he can freeze and eat the leftovers.

Josiah is currently studying criminal justice and psychology at Northwestern, but may one day follow his heart and enroll in culinary school.

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H E A LT H Y H I N T S

Shake the sodium habit

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hen I was in college, my friends who weren’t on the meal plan had little time for cooking — or money for food. They had novel approaches to dorm-room cooking, though.

Some were innovative. They used their popcorn poppers to make everything from scrambled eggs to Julie Garden-Robinson, pancakes. Others Ph.D., L.R.D. were “minimalists.” One of my roommates enjoyed one-item “mono-meals” such as canned green beans or popcorn. Ramen noodles twice a day comprised the menu of another.

I hope they graduated to eating a variety of foods as their budgets expanded. Most likely, time still may be a factor in meal preparation since some of them are busy moms.

Many packaged convenience foods beckon us with promises of “meals in minutes.”

Unfortunately, most convenience foods are high in sodium.

Recently sodium recommendations were reduced to 2,300 milligrams (mg) daily, with further reductions for some groups. People older than 51 and those with high blood pressure, diabetes or kidney disease are advised to reduce their sodium intake to 1,500 mg per day. Nip your sodium habit with these tips:  Compare Nutrition Facts labels.

The sodium value is accompanied by “percent daily value.” If you select a soup with 50 percent of the daily value, you are halfway to your total.  Choose fresh foods more often.

Reduce or dilute the sodium in processed foods. Add half the seasoning packet, and/or add fresh or frozen vegetables (without sauces).  Sprinkle salt gently and add pepper liberally. We all need some iodine (from iodized salt) in our diet.

Until next time, check out the recipes and tips for singles and couples available at www.ndsu.edu/eatsmart. 

PHOTOS BY CARMEN DEVNEY

CHICKEN ASIAN PASTA 8 ounces long pasta 3 cups fresh broccoli 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped 2 tsp. canola, vegetable or olive oil

¼ cup Italian dressing 1 T. soy sauce Parmesan cheese

Heat oil, dressing and soy sauce in frying pan. Add chicken and cook covered to preserve the sauce. Cook pasta, and add vegetables for last two minutes of boiling. Drain pasta and vegetables, pour into large bowl, add chicken and sauce, and mix. Serve with Parmesan cheese and garlic bread.

Josiah’s test notes: This is a healthy, fun and easy recipe to make, and very adaptable. I double the recipe (as printed above) and freeze the leftovers.

Josiah Simburger, Mandan Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative

North Dakota Living still values North Dakota cooks!

Readers, please continue to send us:  Cookbooks and recipes;  Tips on great dining spots across North Dakota; and  Family dining traditions.

North Dakota Living pays $50 upon publication. To qualify, we need recipes unique to those we’ve published in the past, along with your complete contact information.

Send your recipes to North Dakota Living, P.O. Box 727, Mandan ND 58554-0727, or email your submission to cdevney@ndarec.com. We look forward to hearing from you! 

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Julie Garden-Robinson is an associate professor and food and nutrition specialist with the North Dakota State University Extension Service. To learn more, visit www.ndsu.edu/food.

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FA R M BY LI N E

BY

AL GUSTIN

Of stockmen and shepherds

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PHOTO BY LAYN MUDDER

any years ago, a retired teacher commented to me that young people weren’t being taught enough about farming. She specifically lamented that kids don’t even know the different breeds of swine anymore.

The 1969 North Dakota Census of Agriculture documented 7,200 farms in the state raising hogs.

There were 3,500 with sheep; 4,000 sold milk; and 1,700 raised chickens commercially. Morton County, my home area, had 340 farms with hogs.

That’s how many hog farms Al Gustin there were in the entire state in 2007, when the most recent Census of Agriculture was done. The state now has only about 140 dairy farms, compared to the 4,000 that were counted 43 years ago.

The changes we’ve witnessed in livestock production go far beyond the number of operations raising livestock commercially. As operations have gotten fewer, the remaining ones have gotten larger. There were no megadairies in 1969. Then, a large dairy farm had 100 cows.

What the state had in 1969 were many, relatively small, farrow-to-finish hog operations. We went from that, to larger, confinement systems. And now we have

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just a few, very large hog farms that raise feeder pigs that are mostly shipped out of state.

We’ve also lost nearly all the purebred swine operations. As that retired teacher knew, we once had farms raising registered Hampshire, Duroc, Chester White and Berkshire hogs. But today’s “market hog” is a mongrelized animal, selected and bred with little regard to anything “breed specific.”

Some thought we’d end up the same way with beef cattle. But we haven’t. Still, beef cattle have changed.

In the late ’60s, we had frame score 5, belt buckle-high cattle. The ’70s saw the influx of “exotic,” frame score 7, breeds like the Simmental, Salers, Chianina, Terentaise, Maine Anjou, Blonde D’Aquitaine and many others.

What’s changed over the years is that we have fewer breeds now than in the ’70s. But, unlike hogs, we do still have breeds and strong producer breed loyalty. Within those breeds, though, the animals have changed. Beef cattle have gotten smaller again; and they’ve gotten much more uniform in color, size and body type.

And the changes extend beyond the livestock themselves. Many small towns had creameries and cheese plants to serve local dairy farmers. That’s not the case anymore.  Al Gustin is farm news director for KBMR and KFYR Radio in Bismarck.

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good care of ourselves Tfeelaking certainly helps us look and great. But no amount of soap or paste will make these North Dakota Living kids shine brighter. They already radiate with inner beauty! 

SQUEAKY CLEAN: All smiles after she bathes with her sisters and learns to put her face in the water, Glory Volk awaits lotion and snuggles. She is the daughter of Robby and Ginger Volk, who are members of Roughrider Electric Cooperative. Ginger submitted the photo.

LATHER UP!: Before Grandpa Ronald can shave his whiskers, Abigail and Dustin Nystrom apply liberal coats of cream. The siblings are the children of Glen and Dusti Nystrom and the grandchildren of Lori and Ronald Keller.

Lori submitted the photo; she and Ronald are members of Northern Plains Electric Cooperative.

SMART START: Kennasyn Neppl may only have two chompers, but she likes to brush and chew on the bristles. She is the daughter of Chris and Alexis Neppl, who are members of Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative.

Alexis submitted the photo.

EXPLORING INDEPENDENCE: Bailey Bitz knows the potty requires patience, practice — and sometimes a good book. She is the daughter of Dion and Kari Bitz, who are Capital Electric Cooperative members. Kari submitted the photo.

CREATIVE CANVAS: Dane Franzen anticipates his baths. Grandma says he spends hours drawing with crayons, splashing and playing with toys. Dane is the son of Bill and Tami Franzen and the grandson of JoAnn and Kim Burt. JoAnn submitted the photo.

North Dakota Living is seeking photos of kids related to summer, vacations and grandparents!

Of course, we also want other family favorites for upcoming Co-op Country pages. We’ll select and print them as space allows.

Those whose submissions appear on this page will receive a check for $10 following publication of the magazine. We prefer high-resolution digital photos emailed to cdevney@ndarec.com, but you may also mail entries to Co-op Country, North Dakota Living, P.O. Box 727, Mandan ND 58554-0727. Readers, North Dakota Living will not publish low-quality photos such as those taken on cell phones. When submitting photos, please include the following information: your complete name and address, your daytime phone number, and the name of your electric and/or telephone co-op. We will contact you prior to publication. NOTE: Please keep a duplicate photo, negative or file; the magazine is no longer able to return submitted photos.  52

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