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MARCH 2012
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“It’s a very rewarding job
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become like family. It’s a
very flexible job and I like
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treated with the upmost
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because it feels like family.
The relationships we build
with the individuals we serve
are so rewarding. We’re also
well taken care of. We are
really spoiled when we work
here, that’s for sure.”
- Roxanne Klein
“HIT is a great place to
work; its both fun and
rewarding. I love it!”
- Peggy Wehri
“I love working with the
individuals. I think as a whole
HIT pays attention to its
employees and finds ways to
motivate and reward them,
like with HIT Bucks. My
managers inspire me, and
encourage me to think of
ways to make my job fun.”
- Pam Fleck
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CONTENTS MARCH 2012
n City Magazine
4 Kilee’s Take
5 Publisher’s Note
n Cover Story
6 Mike Remboldt
n Community Cluster
10 Commissioner’s Corner
11 Community Youth
12 Sportswatch
14 CM/KFYR Salutes
n Arts and Entertainment
16 Dining Guide
17 Art Profile
18 The Brew
19 Taste of N.D.
20 Local Events
n Hobby Hub
24 Info You Can Use
25 Good Reads
26 Fishing
28 Crossword
n Business and Money
29 Finance
30 Black Gold
32 Ask the Professor
33 Business How-To
34 Success Under 45
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36 Realtor Tips
38 Home 101
n Feature
42 CM Select
n Travel
44 Tips and Tricks
n Health
45 Medical
n Western N.D.
46 Ted Kostelecky
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time many of you read this, my new position as Foundation
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Intellect may be more malleable than
previously thought. So much has been studied
and written about IQ scores, but recent studies
have shown that teenagers’ IQs can rise or fall
up to 20 points in just a few years. Researchers have
discovered that the brain changes, but cannot clearly
explain why.
An IQ score of 100 is considered average. It is often
used to predict school or work performance. Studies
have shown, however, that outside influences, such
as tutoring (or lack of) and neglect, have a greater
influence.
A study on “Intelligence Quotient” was done with a
large group of teenagers whose scores ranged from 80
to 140. Throughout the study, one-fifth of the students’
verbal and non-verbal scores changed drastically. One
teenager, at age 17, raised his verbal score from 120 (at
the age of 13) to 138, while another student increased
her non-verbal score from 104 to 127.
Is the test flawed? The same test has been used for
many years without change. The quality of educators,
which varies from one school to another, is a factor.
Reading and comprehension skills vary based on the
school one attends.
Keeping your children mentally active is important.
Students who cannot, or will not, stay involved by
reading may pay the price with a lower score. That, in
turn, may stunt opportunities, either professionally or
financially. The more we understand, the more helpful
we can be.
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Terry Buetow and Kurt Schmidt, seating
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COVER STORY
MIKE
REMBOLDT
Chief Executive Officer of Hit Inc.
DOB: Dec. 12,1964
High School: Gackle High School,
class of 1983
College: University of Mary—
BA, accounting and business
administration, 1987;
Masters in management, 1996
Family: Wife, Kim, married five
years; two daughters, Bethany (20)
and Kelli (18)
Hobbies: Riding a Harley
and hunting pheasants behind
a good pointer
His bike: 2011 Heritage Softail
Classic Harley Davidson
Bucket list: Ride motorcycle
in all 50 states
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Given his great love for the outdoors, Mike
Remboldt, the CEO of Mandan’s HIT
Inc., has always been surprised he ended
up with a desk job. Over the course of
his 19 years with Mandan’s HIT Inc., Remboldt has
embraced another passion: being part of a team that
helps people with disabilities by providing services
that promote their independence, dignity and respect.
Founded in 1979, Housing, Industry and
Training Inc., has built a reputation for working with
individuals with developmental disabilities that have
more significant needs. What most people don’t
know is that HIT, now one of the largest employers
in the area with 530 staff, does a whole lot more than
that. Besides serving people with developmental
disabilities, which still represents half of its business,
HIT also operates two of North Dakota’s three
rehabilitation facilities for people with brain injuries,

serves 160 low-income families regionally
through West River Head Start, and offers
infant development services through the
KIDS Program in Dickinson, a home-based
intervention program for children, birth to 36
months, who are experiencing delays in their
development.
“Our board is adamant about looking
for unmet needs in the community,” says
Remboldt about HIT’s mission. “We always
want to serve people with disabilities, but
there is a broad spectrum of disabilities that
affect people’s ability to live and work in their
communities.”
HIT broke ground last year for a new
43,000 square-foot facility to be located on
Mandan’s northwest edge near the junior
high school and completed by July 1, 2012.
CATALYST FOR
PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES
continued on page 9
Cover Photography, Glasser Images
The new center will house the day program
for people with developmental disabilities,
support services offices, human resources and
residential program management staff.
Mike Remboldt, who loved chemistry
in high school, uses the word “catalyst” to
describe HIT’s approach to supporting people
with disabilities. “A catalyst is something
that changes the end result in a formula, but
is no longer part of the equation,” explains
Remboldt. “We’d like to be able to provide a
service, create connections to the community
and then back out.”
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cm: Explain the “HIT” name.
Mike Remboldt: HIT was incorporated
in 1979 as Housing, Industry and Training Inc.
by a group of concerned Mandan citizens who
had family members with disabilities. Seven of
them got together as the first board of directors
and founded HIT. Back then, the two options
were Grafton (North Dakota Developmental
Center) or out of state if you wanted to get
services for your loved ones. The concept was to
provide “housing” for people with disabilities,
help them get a job, which would be “industry,”
and train them to live in the community,
“training.” Housing, Industry and Training
became antiquated language and created some
confusion on what we really do. I’d get phone
calls from people who had just moved to the
community saying they wanted help looking
for a house and finding a job. I’d have to explain
to them that’s not what we do. Right now,
technically, even though the name has some
history, the acronym “HIT” doesn’t stand for
anything.
cm:
Not everyone can work with
someone with a disability.
Is it a challenge to find
employees?
Mike Remboldt: It takes somebody
very patient, who has the ability not to do “for”
somebody but “with” somebody. If I need help
doing laundry, and you’re just going to do my
laundry for me, that’s not the kind of staff we’re
looking for. We’re looking for someone who will
do laundry “with” me. In other words, help me
when I need help and encourage me and teach
me so I can eventually do my own laundry. It
takes a caring attitude and someone who doesn’t
mind being seen in public with somebody that
has a disability—so, it has to be someone with
confidence. When you work with a person with
disabilities, they become part of your life. If they
have a bad day or become ill, you go home and
worry about them and you can’t wait to get to
work the next day to see how they’re doing. At
our group homes we’ve had situations when all
the residents go home for Christmas except for
one, and several staff members ask if they can
take that person home with them for Christmas.
cm:
You’ve been with HIT for
almost 20 years. What are
you most proud of?
Mike Remboldt: Years ago, the financial
stability wasn’t there. Since I’ve been at HIT,
we’ve never operated in the red. That’s one of
the things I’m most proud of. The other thing
is our growth. Growth, in and of itself, isn’t
always a positive thing, but I look at it from
the standpoint of how many more people we
can provide services to. When I got to HIT, we
had 200 employees and we were a $6 million
program. Now we have 530 employees and we’re
going to be a $23 million program this year. It’s
not just the growth; we also look at the quality
of service, which we measure through such
indicators as guardian satisfaction, individual
satisfaction, job placement, accreditation and
licensure surveys.
cm:
You list riding a Harley as one
of your hobbies. What does
riding do for you?
Mike Remboldt: For me, it’s solitude
and freedom: no cell phones, no fax machine
and no email. You feel like you’re part of the
environment you’re driving through. If it’s hot
and humid, you feel that stickiness and if it’s
cool going down through the valleys you feel
that. Any smell is intense. My wife rides her own
Harley, so every summer we plan a seven to 10
day vacation on our bikes. Our goal is to ride
in every state. Last summer, our destination was
Las Vegas. We don’t believe in “trailering,” as it’s
all about the journey and not so much about the
destination. We will ride as much as 775 miles
a day, but usually somewhere between 300 and
400 miles per day, which allows plenty of time to
stop and enjoy the scenery. We drove through
Death Valley when it was 118 degrees one day
and experienced Hoover Dam the next day. I’ve
always liked the outdoors—riding motorcycle
in the summer and hunting in the fall. I can’t
get enough of it. I average 13,000 miles per year
on the motorcycle (I drive it like a vehicle) and
get out hunting with my English Setter 30 to 35
times during pheasant season.
Tom Regan, a former editor of City Magazine, has been
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BISMARCK’S FUTURE
Many recently said good
riddance to 2011 and we
all hope for a much better
2012. Even with last year’s
challenges, Bismarck continued its record
success by gaining national attention for our
low unemployment rate and strong economy.
However, we must continue to create our
own success and there are two very important
initiatives underway to ensure we do just that.
In 2011, the City of Bismarck hired
Patrick Ibarra of the Mejarando Group to put
together a strategic plan for our community.
This project sought citizens’ and businesses’
input regarding where Bismarck should be
in the next five to10 years. A work team
combined public input and Commission recommendations to craft
goals around four main themes (economic vitality, community
character, civic engagement and community services) that fit with
this draft vision statement: “Bismarck is a preferred destination place
and prosperous community where people enjoy living, learning,
working and playing. Our community embraces our rich heritage,
economic opportunity and lifelong learning to cultivate a healthy
and sustainable environment fostering opportunity for all. We are
a dynamic people looking to our future.” This document, when
approved by the Commission, will serve as a blueprint to build the
future of Bismarck.
Another priority is to keep our city safe from flooding. Last
summer, the Commission hired Apex Engineering to study and
recommend potential 2012 flood mitigation needs, including where
and how we can best protect all of Bismarck. This $60,000 study
will showcase what areas we did well in, what areas we can improve
upon, and how to ensure we are prepared for future flooding. Apex
and the Commission held public input meetings in January. It was
helpful to hear from residents about what they experienced with last
summer’s flood and we gained ideas regarding how to improve. This
study is due back to the City Commission by March so we can take
the necessary steps to protect our community.
Working together, Bismarck can achieve even higher levels of
success in the future. These two initiatives have started some very
important discussions about how we tackle challenges and allow our
citizens to prosper.
Josh Askvig was first elected to the Bismarck City Commission in 2010. He
can be reached on his web-form at www.Bismarck.org or found on Facebook or
Twitter (@joshaskvig).
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ALLISON DEKREY,
CHS
Some kids glow from the inside out. That’s
Allison DeKrey. She says, “At camp last
summer one pastor asked me, ‘Do you ever
stop smiling?!’”
DeKrey is very involved with youth ministry
at her church, Evangel Assembly of God. In the
past four years, the number of youth worshiping
on Wednesday nights at the Element has grown
from 30 to 450. They also practice there for fine arts
ministry competitions.
“You can take any talent—singing, dancing,
rapping, writing songs or poetry—and take it to
state to be judged on how it’s communicated to
the audience, how it’s used in ministry and how
technical it is,” says DeKrey “If you get a certain
score, they will send you to nationals.”
Since she’s been involved, DeKrey has been to
nationals every year. She’s done dramas and piano
solos, but her favorite category is human videos.
“It’s a live show with actions put to a music video,”
she said. “It has to be less than seven minutes and
about God.” (The two bottom photos demonstrate a
human video.)
DeKrey plans to take her human video to
Century Baptist in Bismarck to encourage other
churches and youth to consider fine arts ministry.
The adopted daughter of Anne and Dan
DeKrey, Allison is the principal flute player in the
Century High School wind ensemble and enjoys
playing piano duets with her dad. “I tried sports in
elementary school and puppetry at church, but I
really like band and English at school,” she says.
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This high school senior isn’t sure what her
true calling in life will be, so her college plans are
undecided at this point. She may eventually go to
NDSU to be away from home but closer to her
brother, Andrew, who is at Moorhead State.
This summer, her church youth group is planning
another overseas trip. A couple of years ago, DeKrey
went to Spain with On the Red Box ministry, giving
mini-sermons at Puerto del Sol Square.
But for now, she’s just happy hanging out with
her friends and waiting to find out what God has in
store for her.
Renae Hoffmann Walker enjoys writing and public
speaking as a former news reporter and now as community
relations director for Bismarck.
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SHILOH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Bismarck’s Shiloh Christian
school made a major
commitment to the future when,
at its December meeting, the
board voted to move forward with phase
II of their Vision 2015 Master Plan. Phase
II calls for a $7.5 million capital campaign
to build an athletic complex with a football
field, track facility, baseball stadium and a
450-seat fine arts center. Phase I, completed
in August, included debt retirement, a
school lobby with staircase to the second
floor, new school store and concessions,
office renovations and the Student
Leadership Center.
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Architectural plans for Phase II of the Vision 2015
Master Plan.

School leaders announced $2.75 million in
lead gifts toward the phase II capital campaign
at a January press conference. As part of the
planning process for phase II, Shiloh officials
spent four months meeting with Shiloh families,
community leaders, and athletics and arts
groups. Sharing the new facilities with the entire
community has always been a driving goal of the
project, according to Morgan Forness, Shiloh’s
administrator.
The new athletic field complex calls for a
football, soccer and track venue with seating for
1,000 fans. The baseball venue will seat 500 to 750,
with expansion options for tournaments. The new
fine arts auditorium, expected to be 9,000 square
feet, includes dressing rooms and music education
spaces. Brad and Kathy Miller donated $1 million
to help build the new athletic field. Mark Peterson
donated $1 million toward the construction of the
performing arts center in honor of his late wife,
Phyllis.
Shiloh opened its doors in 1978 to 48
students, kindergarten through high school.
Today, enrollment stands at 433, which includes
the 60 new students that started in the fall.
The student body at the non-denominational
Christian school represents 45 area churches,
according to Forness. “We celebrate our common
faith and don’t get caught up in our doctrinal
differences,” said Forness.
Additional capital improvements outlined in
the Vision 2015 Master Plan include a commons
area that will connect the two current buildings
on campus, an elementary/preschool addition, a
library-media hub and a wellness center. The plan
anticipates most of the construction to be well
underway or completed sometime in 2015. For
more information, visit www.shilohchristian.org.
Tom Regan, a former editor of City Magazine, has been
a media professional for over 40 years.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
DINING GUIDE
FISHY BENEFITS
Put away those hamburgers and steaks. Meatless
Fridays during Lent can be difficult to do. However,
there is a tasty (and healthy) substitute that many
people overlook, fish! Whether you eat out on
Fridays during Lent or at home, fish has many
healthy benefits for you and your body.
Lower Blood Pressure: The American
Heart Association recommends adults eat at least
two servings of fish each week. The omega-3 fatty
acids in fish can lower your blood pressure and lower
the risk of sudden cardiac death.
Decrease Heart Disease: Eating fish
high in omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, halibut, trout
and herring) can significantly lower your chance
of developing heat disease. In a Danish report,
researchers found that women who never ate fish
had 50 percent more cardiovascular problems than
women who ate fish often.
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Brain Food: Consuming fish as often as
once a week can boost brain health and even lower
your risk for Alzheimer’s Disease. Fish that is baked
or broiled (not fried) helps preserve gray matter
neurons, which strengthens them in areas of the
brain critical to memory and cognition.
Reduce Diabetic Kidney Disease:
A British study found people with diabetes who ate
fish twice a week reduced their chances of kidney
disease. Diabetic people were more susceptible to
kidney disease if they ate less than one serving of fish
per week. The unique nutrient composition of fish
benefits kidney function by enhancing blood glucose
control and improving plasma lipid profiles.
Fight Against Gum Disease: In a
study done from 1999-2004, participants who ate
fish regularly were 30 percent less likely to have gum
disease at their dental exams than those who didn’t
eat fish.
Protect Your Eyesight: Those who eat
fish regularly have a lower risk of developing macular
degeneration.
Protection From Cancer: The omega-3
fatty acids in fish may reduce the risk of many types
of cancers by 30 to 50 percent, especially of the oral
cavity, oesophagus, colon, breast, ovary and prostate.
Many restaurants accommodate to the Lenten
season by adding several fish items to their menus
and supermarkets usually have fresh fish in stock.
So don’t dread meatless Fridays, embrace them and
enjoy because your body certainly will.
Rebecca Rattei is a senior mass communications major at
the University of Mary and a United Printing intern.

Photo by Glasser Images
MUSIC TO THE
PEOPLE
Photography, Glasser Images
Professional musician, pianist and
composer, Andrew Miller, age 28,
is Bismarck State College’s (BSC)
director of choral activities. He’s been
an instructor at BSC for two years and loves his
job. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Bemidji
State University for vocal music education and
a master’s in choral conducting from Minnesota
State University in Mankato.
Miller is also a published choral composer.
One of his pieces, “If Music Be the Food of Love,”
written for chorus and piano, has been purchased
by schools across the United States. A sacred piece,
entitled “Alleluia,” will be released for purchase
soon.
When he’s not teaching or composing, Miller
leads a professional vocal ensemble called “From
Age to Age” that was established in January of 2007.
They’ve toured in Minnesota, and renowned for
their superb talent, they’ve had booking inquiries
to conduct workshops at colleges from Nebraska to
Tennessee.
Miller was diagnosed with ADHD around the
age of 13. “Many people think it to be a problem,
but it gives me the ability to think abstractly,” he
says. “I’m able to think of creative ideas that others
haven’t used and incorporate them into the music
I compose.” He also says being an instructor with
ADHD allows him to coach some of his students
who have it as well. “I’ll even go as far as to call it
ADHA—Attention Deficit Hyperactive Advantage!”
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
ART PROFILE
Miller working with BSC’s choir.
What is left for Andrew to tackle? He’s looking
to start a new chamber ensemble of eight to 12
professional singers that would tour primarily in
North Dakota. “I’m going to handpick this group
and we’ll aim to perform at some very special
venues.” he says. “It’s a vision waiting to become a
reality and I think it’ll really take off. We have the
audience; it’s just a matter of getting things together.”
To contact Andrew Miller to audition for his
new group, look into setting up a workshop with
From Age to Age, or to speak with him about
composing a piece for your choir, contact him at
andrew@fromagetoage.org.
Graham Regan is a journalism/mass communications student
at Bismarck State College.
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
THE BREW
SEASONAL
INSPIRATIONS
As
winter chills give way
to March’s vision of
spring, my thoughts
turn to planning a
summer filled with adventure. It may
not be the adventure most think of, but it’s
exciting nonetheless. As a brewer, I think
about the hop growers readying their
acreage for spring, and in turn, readying
my own back yard for the rhizomes I’ve
pre-ordered.
Hops can be grown in northern
climates, like ours. Growing your own
hops can be a great way to connect
with brewers of the past. After all, local
ingredients are the reason there are so
many styles in the world of craft beer
today.
Early spring also marks the time of
year when brewers are firing up their brewhouses to produce spring
and summer seasonals that will soon dot the tap lines of many a pub.
One such style that comes to mind is Maibock.
Associated with the month of May, this lager is brewed to
traditional bock strength, but is lighter in color, has a drier finish and
occupies more pronounced hop flavors. Lagers need two to three
months to condition properly, and the calculating brewer eyes this
time of year to produce a timely Maibock. Some commercial examples
available around the city include Summit Maibock and Rogue Ales’
Dead Guy Ale. Less malty than their bock counterparts, the additional
hop flavors transcend the cool air and bring about an inner joy of the
coming season.
As a brewer, I revel in the idea of creating handcrafted beers with
seasonal flares. And, spring marks a great opportunity to explore
the magnificence of humulus lupulus, otherwise known as hops! So
whether you decide to test your horticultural skills or not, I highly
recommend sampling some of the seasonal draughts, as they revive
warmer memories of springs past and heighten anticipation of the
coming season.
In the May issue, we’ll look at some of the steps involved in getting
a new brewpub off the ground and why many get disheartened on the
way. Cheers mates!
Mike Frohlich was assistant brewer at the Rattlesnake Creek Brewery and Grill in
1996-1997, and is currently in the process of opening a brewpub in Bismarck.
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TAKE-A-BREAK
SNACK MIX
Preparation
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
TASTE OF N.D.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1/8 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon light brown
sugar
2 teaspoons water
1/4 teaspoon ground
cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground
nutmeg
2 cups whole-grain oat
cereal with yogurtflavored
coating
2 cups whole-grain wheat
and bran flakes with
raisins
1/2 cup dried unsweetened
cranberries
1/2 cup dried unsweetened
blueberries
1. Put a piece of aluminum foil about 12 inches square on a platter
or baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a small nonstick skillet, dry-roast the almonds over medium
heat for two to three minutes, or until lightly golden brown,
stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the brown sugar, water, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook for
one to two minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated and the
almonds are coated with the mixture, stirring constantly. Transfer
to the foil. Let cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in
a medium bowl stir together the remaining ingredients.
4. Add the cooled almonds to the cereal mixture, stirring to
combine.
SERVES: 10 -1/2 cup per serving
This recipe is brought to you by the American Heart Association’s Food
Certification Program. Recipe copyright © 2008 American Heart Association.
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Everything
for the
HOME
CHEF!
Make your
loved ones
something
special this
Valentines
Day!

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
LOCAL EVENTS
EVENTS TO ATTEND, MUSIC TO HEAR
AND EXHIBITS TO SEE – OH MY!
March 2
Bobcats Hockey
vs. Aberdeen - VFW Sports Center, 7:15 p.m.
March 3
Draw a Junior Duck Stamp Event
Dakota Zoo, 1-3 p.m.
Midwinter Warmth—Coffee, Cocoa and Choir
Come out of the cold for hot drinks and tasty treats
while listening to CDCC’s high school women’s choir,
Angelica. Frances Leach High Prairie Arts and Science
Complex,10:30 a.m.
Bobcats Hockey
vs. Alexandria - VFW Sports Center, 7:15 p.m.
March 4
Dakota Wizards Basketball
vs. Idaho - Bismarck Civic Center, 3 p.m.
March 5
Dakota Wizards Basketball
vs. Idaho - Bismarck Civic Center, 7 p.m.
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March 8-11
U-Mary presents “Musical Titanic”
Experience the fright and the terror of the passengers as
the University of Mary commemorates the 100th
anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic - Belle Mehus
Auditorium, Thurs-Sat 7:30 p.m, Sun 2 p.m.
March 9
A Wine Tasting
A tasting of the finest wines hosted by local liquor retailers
and complimented with hors d’oeuvres and a silent
auction - Bismarck Country Club, 7-10 p.m.
Live Music: All Aces
Burnt Creek Bar and Grill (Mar. 9-10)
March 10
Bobcats Hockey
vs. Austin - VFW Sports Center, 7:15 p.m.
Mini-Winter Junior Zookeeper Day Camp
Two day camp designed to provide experience for those
who want to become a Junior Docent or just want to
learn more about animals - Dakota Zoo, 1-4 p.m.
(Mar. 10-11)
March 13
Pop Goes the Rock by Cirque Dreams
A one-of-a-kind roller-coaster ride of twists, turns and
unexpected sights that explode on stage like a Rock
n’ Roll party set in a carnival funhouse. Re-live popular
and timeless tunes with an international cast of singers,
dancers, acrobats and musicians - Bismarck Civic
Center, 7:30 p.m.
March 14
Dakota Wizards Basketball
vs. Sioux Falls - Bismarck Civic Center, 7 p.m.

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
LOCAL EVENTS
March 15
Rabbit Hole
Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could
want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside
down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. Rabbit
Hole charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the
darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back
into the light of day - Dakota Stage, Wed-Sat 7:30 p.m,
Sun 2 p.m. (Mar. 15-25)
March 16
Live Music: Betty Does
Burnt Creek Bar and Grill (Mar. 16-17)
March 22
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March 17
Bobcats Hockey
vs. Alexandria - VFW
Sports Center, 7:15 p.m.
March 19
Dakota Wizards
Basketball
vs. Springfield - Bismarck
Civic Center, 7 p.m.
March 20
Blake Shelton
With special guests
Justin Moore and Dia
Frampton - Bismarck Civic
Center, 7:30 p.m.
Artists Celebrating Christ
Beautiful art to uplift your spirit, quick draw/reception, art
auction, wonderful presenters, student art classes. Come
and be inspired - University of Mary Benedictine Center,
9:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Mar. 22-25)
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March 23
Benepet
The Central Dakota
Humane Society is hosting
a dinner to recognize
outstanding volunteers and
employees and
having a silent and live
auction - Seven Seas Hotel
and Waterpark, TBA
Live Music: Skyline
Burnt Creek Bar and Grill
(Mar. 23-24)
March 24
Nano Days
Gateway to Science is hosting along with science centers
around the country to highlight the many applications of
nanotechnology - Frances Leach High Prairie Arts and
Science Complex, 1-4 p.m.
Busy Bunnies!
Animal Ed-Venture - Dakota Zoo, 2-4:30 p.m.
“A Place of Heritage”
Everaldo Martinez, performs Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in a
program highlighting Scandinavian heritage - Belle Mehus
Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
March 25
Dakota Wizards
Basketball
vs. Erie - Bismarck Civic
Center, 3 p.m.
March 26
Dakota Wizards
Basketball
vs. Erie - Bismarck Civic
Center, 7 p.m.
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March 28-29
Dakota Wizards Basketball
vs. Texas - Bismarck Civic Center, 7 p.m.
March 30
Bobcats Hockey
vs. Minot - VFW Sports
Center, 7:15 p.m.
Live Music: Lo-5
Burnt Creek Bar and
Grill (Mar. 30-31)
March 31
Bobcats Hockey
vs. Aberdeen - VFW
Sports Center, 7:15 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
Hop on over to the Dakota Zoo for an Easter Egg
Hunt and your change to meet the Easter Bunny -
Dakota Zoo,1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
*The above are entertainment events in Bismarck-Mandan,
which are subject to change.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
LOCAL EVENTS
What’s your
style status?
Ladies Contemporary Apparel
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Bismarck Art & Galleries Association’s
To Be Hung
Over Art Sale
An opportunity for the
community to buy and resell
original art at an affordable price.
Opening Reception:
Tuesday, March 27 • 5-7:00 pm
Sale dates: March 26-31, 2012
Call or stop by to register your sale items (limit 2).
422 East Front Ave. • 701-223-5986
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HOBBY HUB
CONSUMER TIP
Cleaning windows
can be a pain
• Don’t clean windows in
direct sunlight –
the window may
dry too fast and streak.
• Wash exterior windows
first with a hose or
clean water to remove
grease and grime.
• Wash windows side to
side on the inside
and up to down on the
outside. If there are
streaks, you will know
which side they are on.
• Vacuum screen to
remove dust, etc.
• Scrub outside screens
with warm water
and rinse with clean
water. Allow to air dry.
• Choose a “hard” paper
towel (soft ones
leave lint), cotton cloths
such as an old t-shirt
or socks, or new
micro-fiber cloths.
(University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
TWO TIPS TO
CLEAR CLUTTER
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HOBBY HUB
INFO YOU CAN USE
Although the weather may
not always agree, the
calendar says it’s spring.
Springtime inspires
many of us to start the annual
clean-up.
Like lint and spam, clutter accumulates. Here are two tips to clear it:
1. Know thyself
2. Don’t squander your cash by buying an expensive
organization system or hiring an organizer. Look online
for suggestions and free resources.
The first step: Determine why you clutter? Experts from
organizedhome.com state that until you address the “clutterer within,”
you may clear out your junk, but it will return.
You hoard. These people hoard because they fear a lack of
resources, often financial. Suggestion: reassure yourself. Buying groceries
are in your future, so the 2,400 boxes of canned corn will serve the local
food bank better than you.
There’s also an advantage to donating. With the right receipts, you
could deduct the fair-market value of these items from your tax return.
From the money saved, maybe you’ll be able to have steak and wine in
your future.
You delay. Delayers defer action. “Tomorrow” may be a great
Broadway musical song, but it stinks as a life strategy. Suggestion: Set up
an action plan. Beth Dargis of mysimplerlife.com offers a free de-clutter
calendar if you sign up for her weekly simplicity tips.
You rebel. You were forced to pick up after yourself as a child. Now
you can’t find your PDA because it’s somewhere under that pile of dirty
laundry from last year. Suggestion: get real. Become your own authority
figure, and make cleaning house fun, or better yet, a cause.
A number of blogs detail how to make your life simpler and have
an alternative lifestyle that might even shock your parents. Score! Check
out: mylifescoop.com/top-10/2010/10/top-10-decluttersimplify-yourlife-blogs.html
from Erica Swallow.
You insist on perfection. Your reorganization needs to follow
a plan so perfect it would make Martha Stewart weep in envy and the
public award you a medal for most trash recycled. Suggestion: Content
yourself with doing a little at a time. A real-life blog–Daily Declutter–
details one man’s journey for an entire year, one day at a time.
Rina Szwarc writes about people who have passion for their lives. To suggest a
topic visit thecitymag.com and click “story ideas”.

HOBBY HUB
GOOD READS
SHEEPISH: TWO WOMEN, FIFTY SHEEP AND
ENOUGH WOOL TO SAVE THE PLANET
by Catherine Friend
You tried everything.
When you had trouble with insomnia the other night, it
seemed like nothing would lull you back to sleep. Warm milk tasted
bad. That previously-boring book on your bedside table suddenly
turned intriguing. Even infomercials held your interest, so you
started counting sheep.
Then you got to wondering… why sheep? Why not count cows
or dogs? Is it because sheep are, well, like sheep? Author Catherine
Friend wondered that herself because she has a flock of them on
her Minnesota farm, and in her new book “Sheepish”, she writes of
the good and the ba-a-a-ad, the wild and the wooly.
For the extended book review visit thecitymag.com
Terri Schlichenmeyer is owner of The Bookworm Sez, LLC, based out of
LaCrosse, Wis. and writes book reviews for publications all across the country.
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FISHING
FIRST OUTINGS OF THE SEASON
Well, spring is just about in full swing,
and of course my mind is turning to
getting out on the open water of the
Missouri River system. Each spring
brings new excitement of backing your boat down the
ramp for the first time. All of the unknowns of how the
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river channel has changed, and how the sandbars have
shifted, always play a major role in the excitement of
those first trips of spring. I guess that is why a person
never gets sick of the Mighty Mo! Unlike a natural lake,
the river changes daily, and keeps the avid angler or
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water, and it can cost you thousands of dollars at
the repair shop, or many hours stuck on top of a
sandbar waiting for a friendly boater to come by to
give you a helping hand.
So what does one do to try and avoid these
costly errors on the Missouri River? First outings
of the year should consist of idle speeds. I like
to get out and just cruise super slow and try to
establish a trail on my GPS system to help me
along. Now, not all boaters have this type of
technology, and you certainly do not need this
type of technology to enjoy this awesome body of
water.
You should study how the water looks when
it is deep and shallow. Shallow water tends to boil
and ripple. You can see the distinct changes if you
watch it closely.
Another helpful tip when venturing out is to
head upstream. This allows for a few errors in your
navigation. If you do bump into a sandbar, you can
simply back off with the help of the current. It also
aids in getting back to the ramp if you happen to
have early season motors issues.
Another obstacle to keep a lookout for is the
dreaded cottonwood tree lodged into the bottom
of the river. Many of these stumps are visible, but
many lie just beneath the surface. The tell-tale
V-shape in the current will give most of these away
before hitting them. With the recent flood, we are
seeing many more of these stumps and boaters
and fisherman alike need to keep a lookout.
All-in-all, it should prove to be a well needed
summer of fishing and relaxing on the Missouri
River! Hope to see you on the water!
Mike Peluso enjoys talking fishing, hunting and hockey on
his ESPN 710 AM radio show. The show airs every Monday
morning at 10:05 a.m.
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MARCH 30 6:30 PM
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Let’s hope you don’t have the luck of the
Irish the next time you gamble. In fact,
when the Irish arrived here, they were
treated very badly. When they had any
kind of success, most Americans didn’t think the
Irish were capable of success, so they called it
“luck.” Hence, “Luck of the Irish.” Here are
some very unlucky realities of gambling:
• You are six to 45 times more likely to die from
a lightning strike, 18 to 120 times more likely
to die from flesh eating bacteria, and 450,000 to
3,000,000 times more likely to die in an asteroid
collision in the year 2029 than your chances of
winning the lottery.
• “Players” with household incomes under $10,000
bet nearly three times as much on lotteries as
those with incomes over $50,000.
• The average debt incurred by a male gambler
is between $55,000 and $90,000 ($15,000 for
female gamblers).
• Sixty-five percent of gamblers commit crimes to
support their gambling habit.
• The suicide rate for gamblers is 20 times higher
than for non-gamblers (one in five attempt
suicide).
• The average rate of divorce for gamblers is nearly
double that of non-gamblers.
• A recent study of elderly women revealed that
they gambled 249 percent of their monthly
income.
All gambling has an element of risk.
Lessen the chance of losing by:
• Limiting the amount of money you bet
• Limiting the amount of time you spend betting
• Continuing with other social opportunities
• Not spending your winnings on gambling
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FINANCE
LUCK OF THE IRISH
• Instead, celebrate luck with three leaf shamrocks,
little men in stockings, pots of gold and lucky
charms (whether they are marshmallows in your
cereal or the pink rabbit foot grandpa gave you).
Luck determines the cards you are dealt.
Knowledge and skill determines how you play
them. A knowledgeable person finds a way to use
their abilities to come out ahead. This is true in
gambling and is also a factor in the game of life.
Anyone can win their pot of gold if they work hard.
Luck comes and goes, knowledge stays forever.
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BUSINESS AND MONEY
BLACK GOLD
OIL AFFECTS AND EFFECTS
Four years ago, state and local officials were cautioned to prepare for an oil boom. They assured
us it could be handled and they were prepared. They weren’t; they’re not. There are deteriorating
highways, strained health care and school systems and no place to live. But banks are full of
money, Main Street is buzzing and money is being made, big-time.

North Dakota’s unprecedented economic boom
is roaring into 2012 without slowing down. Example:
oil companies, railroads and others involved in the
volatile industry will spend more than $4 billion
over the next 18 months on infrastructure and
exploration. One major player in the oil patch, the
Hess Corporation, plans to invest $2.5 billion in
western North Dakota this year. That’s $500 million
more than the current state budget!
The gigantic investment demonstrates the
importance of the Bakken oil fields as political
turmoil continues to roil major oil suppliers in
the Middle East. Today, a threat in the Straights of
Hormuz by Iraq can quickly impact oil prices and
affect the North Dakota economy in hours.
The economy is the big winner in North Dakota
from the Bakken oil play. The losers are the thousands
of residents who live in the oil patch, but do not have
mineral rights and royalty checks coming to their
mailbox.
Housing is the major problem. Dickinson,
Williston, Watford City and Stanley will more than
double in size in the next five years. The influx of
people seeking jobs in a state with a 3.4 percent
unemployment rate and 19,000 high paying openings
has stretched housing to the breaking point. People
are living in cars, vans, RVs and converted chicken
coops. The Williston School District estimates there
are more than 100 homeless students attending
school daily.
Marvis Doster, Director of Residential and Nursing Services
A housing summit is scheduled for Williston
in mid-May. The goal: build 5,000 new homes in
Western North Dakota. New college dormitories
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BLACK GOLD
are planned for Williston and Dickinson, and oil
companies continue to look for ways to expand “man
camps.” Many small towns and cities are rejecting the
camps, fearing they will overpower existing water and
sewer capabilities.
Service industry jobs go unfilled because, even
when McDonald’s pays $18 an hour, there’s no
place to live. Workers are now being brought to the
area from Jamaica, Thailand, Indonesia and South
America under special Visa programs. Housing
is being provided dormitory style by desperate
employers.
Medical services are also being tested. The elderly,
who once could easily see practitioners, have to wait
long periods of time to see doctors and specialists. In
some cases, the waiting is potentially deadly. Recently,
an elderly woman became disorientated in sub-zero
weather and couldn’t find her way home. The wait to
see a specialist? A month. An elderly Dickinson man
on new medications began to fall. The wait? A month,
but after an intervention, a week.
Officials in South Dakota and Montana are now
being warned the oil boom may soon impact their
states. Local Chambers of Commerce are excited.
From people who live in neighboring states who have
seen what has happened in North Dakota, to those
living on fixed incomes, and those needing care,
people are apprehensive.
Darrell Dorgan is president of Dorgan Films and Dakom
Communications. He’s a long-time award winning journalist who
also produces and writes television documentaries.

BUSINESS AND MONEY
ASK THE PROFESSOR
ON-BOARDING NEW EMPLOYEES
At
one time or
another, each
of us has been
in the position
of being “the new kid” on
the block. Whether it was the
first day of junior high, the
first holiday spent with future
in-laws, or the first day at a new
job, not knowing if we are going
to fit in is an uncomfortable and
anxiety-ridden feeling.
The first day on the job
has long-term consequences in
regard to employee satisfaction
and turnover. New employees
who are left to fend for
themselves are more reluctant
to seek help, take more time
to become productive and
are more likely to quit. Research shows that most
employee turnover occurs within the first few weeks,
and this phenomenon can be traced directly back to
how (or if) the employee was initially oriented.
DAY ONE DO’S AND DON’TS:
Although employee orientation is an ongoing
process, the first day is the most critical. Be sure that
the new employee’s work area is clean and organized.
A common mistake is putting the new employee in
an empty office and burying him or her in manuals
and reams of data. This is known in human resource
circles as “informational orientation.” Although
rules and guidelines are important and cannot be
overlooked, more important, at least initially, is
“relationship orientation.” Your goal for the new
employee is to make him or her feel like a vital part of
the team.
Begin the morning by going over the day’s plan.
Take the time to describe the new employee’s role. Be
sure to explain how his or her job fits in and is critical
to the success of the entire company.
Introduce the new employee individually to the
key people with whom he or she will be working;
however, don’t simply walk the new employee around
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the office and introduce him or her haphazardly.
This can be overwhelming, causing confusion and
stress. Consider developing an organizational chart
with pictures, titles, responsibilities and contact
information. Many companies use this tool and find
that it is quite useful for all employees.
Lunch on the first day is significant in terms of
socialization and relationship orientation. Don’t leave
the new employee dangling with no plans. Treat him
or her to lunch yourself or organize a small group of
coworkers to take him or her out. After lunch, give
the new employee a project to complete. Even if it
is something simple, he or she will feel that they are
contributing to the success of the organization.
Be sure to thank the new employee at the
end of the day and give him or her some positive
encouragement.
Remember, a poor start is likely to stifle a new
employee’s enthusiasm and commitment. A positive
start is likely to reap long-term rewards in terms of
employee performance and retention.
Debora Dragseth, Ph.D. is a tenured professor of business at
Dickinson State University. Her column provides common sense
answers to common workplace issues. If you have a question you
would like Dr. Dragseth to consider for her column, you may email
her at dr.dragseth@gmail.com.

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BUSINESS HOW-TO
HOW TO WRITE
RESUMES THAT ROCK!
Did you know that your resume probably has less than
45 seconds to make an impression? Here are some
ground rules for writing a resume that could help you
win an interview:
Name and contact information—Obviously, you want
reviewers to know your name and contact information. “Include
several methods of contact such as mailing address, home phone,
cell phone and/or email address (and pay attention to your
voicemail message; you want it to sound professional if you are
expecting a call from a prospective employer),” says Carrie Zubke,
vice president and human resources director with American
Bancor Ltd.
Career objective or summary of qualifications—
Although experts disagree whether you should include an objective
or a summary of qualifications, your goal is to generate interest
immediately. Make sure you tailor your objective or summary
to meet your audience’s needs. For example, if a company is
seeking a manager, your objective should say: “To obtain a
managerial position that requires a broad mix of skills in planning,
teambuilding and supervision.”
Education—Place education right after your objective if you
recently graduated from college, are still in school, or education is
your strongest selling point. Starting with the most recent, list the
degrees you completed, seminars or workshops you’ve attended
and certificates you’ve received.
Work experience—Start with your most recent job and
list all your jobs in reverse chronological order. Use bullets,
be specific, avoid complete sentences and use action verbs to
describe your accomplishments. Here is an example: “Organized
the 2009 Convention for 200 members for the Business Owners
Association.”
Activities and achievements—This is an important section
that shows your well roundedness. Be sure to include memberships
in professional organizations, awards, publications, presentations
and volunteer activities.
Finally, avoid personal data, but don’t forget to include
intercultural and technical skills. As Zubke concludes, “Some
important things are to sell yourself without over-exaggerating
your skills; keep your resume neat, well organized and to the point;
and my preference is that candidates list three to four professional
references with complete contact information.”
Kostas Voutsas is an assistant professor of DSU at BSC and
a motivational speaker.
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SUCCESS UNDER 45
SCOTT WILD
President of Wild Inspire Inc.
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DOB: Aug. 13, 1966
High School: Red River High School
College: University of Mary
Family: Shonda (wife), Sommer (daughter), 16,
Sydney (daughter), 10
Favorite Quote: “Success is the progressive
realization of a worthy idea” - Earl Nightingale
Reading now: “Digital Leader” by Erik Qualman
and “The Thank You Economy”
by Gary Vaynerchuk
Previous positions: Account executive, iNet
Technologies; solution developer, North Dakota
Association of Counties; instructor, ExecuTrain;
owner and AMTA instructor, Human Touch
Massage Therapy; producer, NSE Radio Network
Hobbies: Geocaching, trivia, hockey,
music, movies
S
cott Wild grew up with a love sports, entertainment and
computers. So it’s no accident that his company, Wild
Inspire, involves elements of all three. Looking at his
previous positions, one begins to realize that the ride he
took to get there is one befitting his last name.
At one of his stints, while serving as technical director for a
live radio broadcast in Minot, Wild had an “inspired” realization.
“I still use that as the foundation for what I do.” At the time, he was
helping the radio team do their entire morning show while driving
a sports car. “It was the first time I saw someone take a medium
and truly take it out of a comfort zone. That taught me to never
settle for the way things should be. There’s always a way to bend
the rules to give people something they’re not expecting,” said
Wild.
Years later, he found himself doing something completely
different. “I was this geek that could bridge this gap and speak
English,” he said. That same “never settle” philosophy helped him
become a highly rated corporate computer software trainer. “That
is where I absolutely fell in love with training. At the end of the day,
that’s what I am, I’m a teacher.”
“When I consult
with people,
when I educate,
I want to change
their mindset.”
cm: How did you come up with
the name Wild Inspire?
Scott Wild: It’s about inspiring people
and seeing more potential in others.
It’s so in harmony with what I do and
what I’m passionate about that it’s not
even a job for me. It’s who I am. It’s an
embodiment of what I like to do.
cm: What is your “brand?”
Scott Wild: Think. Believe. Action.
Results. I learned this from Bob
Proctor. He’s a success consultant.
What you think about most often
becomes what you believe. Your
conscious thought over time becomes
your subconscious thought. Your
beliefs always drive your actions.
Those actions always get you results.
Those results drive your next thought,
which begins the process all over
again.

cm: How do you use that in
your consulting?
Scott Wild: When I consult
with people, when I educate, I
want to change their mindset.
People come in and say, ‘I’m
computer illiterate’ or ‘I don’t
understand technology’ or ‘I
don’t get Facebook or Twitter.’
I tell them, ‘I want you to
change your thought’, and
over time, that thought will
become a belief. Our moniker
is that we see more potential in
you than you see in yourself.
So, we’re not about building
websites, we’re about changing
mindsets.
A lifelong communicator and former
reporter, Michael Lindblom is
a student of dynamics of human
interaction.
CREATING MOMENTS
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HOME
REALTOR TIP
WHAT TO
EXPECT IN 2012
As
the real estate market is heating
up and people are buying and
selling homes like never before in
Bismarck-Mandan, what can we
expect in 2012?
This year, expect a shortage of mid-range homes
from $200,000-$300,000. We have already seen this
happening since January, where a home (in this price
range) enters the market, is shown many times, and
has multiple offers within the first hour of being
active. This is an all too common trend for new
buyers. Often, those who don’t get the home must
start from square one and wait for the next listing.
The in-demand market can be positive for the
buyer and seller, however. The seller is able to create a
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bidding war, while the buyer knows he or she bought
a sought after property.
I don’t believe this trend will slow down any
time soon. I see this as the tip of the iceberg, and will
confidently predict it to last for at least five years, and
perhaps continue strong for at least 10 years; that is, if
the oil boom continues the way it is.
The average price of a new construction lot in
northwest Bismarck is between $44,900-$79,900.
Currently, we are experiencing a lot shortage
in town for new construction. Also, developers can
only build so many homes a year, even though they
may have the land to build for the next 10. There is
also a small window of opportunity for grading and
developing streets, as this is best done in the summer
before the ground freezes.
As of mid-January, the developers of Promontory
Point, Horizon Heights, Eagle Crest and Boulder
Ridge already had most of their lots spoken for in
2012. And in most cases, the land is still a vacant
pasture with no streets or infrastructure.
We have to remember that the rest of the U.S. is
still in shambles, and the good paying jobs are right
here in North Dakota. So, as the out-of-state couples
move to town, there is an even greater pinch on an
already outstanding real estate market.
Patrick Koski is a local real estate agent with Trademark
Realty who has been in real estate for the past seven years in
Bismarck-Mandan.

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HOME
HOME 101
THE LOOK WITHOUT THE LABOR
The sight of a cozy log cabin amidst tall
pines and quiet streams conjures up a
sense of comfort, leisure and romance.
But nothing kills the tranquility like having
to spend your leisure time staining, fixing leaks
and replacing rotten logs to maintain that beautiful
home.
One option to avoid the upkeep is to install
steel log siding. Much like traditional steel siding,
it is maintenance-free, won’t rot or fade and comes
in a variety of sizes and colors—from a dark, rustic
brown to a gray, weathered look. If you currently
have a log home, the new siding can even be applied
over the existing exterior.
“We put plywood over the top (of the logs) and
then insulate it,” said Paul Barnum, general manager
of ABC Seamless, the company that manufactures
the steel siding. “It’s a lot longer process, but once
you’re done, you’re done.”
Indeed, the biggest advantage of seamless steel
siding is being able to install it and forget about
it. With steel log siding, you can get the look you
want without the hassle. Recent advancements in
technology have further improved the product.
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Examples of steel log siding.
“We now have a high definition paint color, or
design that looks more like a real log,” Barnum said.
“It has color with black striping to look more like
grains in wood. Before, the siding was shaped like a
log and the colors kind of looked like wood, but this
is definitely a step in the right direction as far as a
truer look.”
Since the purpose of siding is to protect your
home from insects, moisture, dust and mold,
seamless steel siding is a worthy alternative to wood.
It seals well to prevent dirt and moisture from
penetrating and causing serious damage to your
home, or allergies associated with mold, dust and
pollen. Steel also increases the efficiency of heating
and cooling, providing cost benefits for years to
come.
With its rustic charm, a log home is truly an
icon—a part of America’s history. But Abraham
Lincoln and Davy Crockett probably would have
welcomed a low-maintenance alternative, too.
Maxine Herr is a Bismarck-based freelance writer who owns
a home, and therefore, always has a renovation project.

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CITY MAGAZINE SELECT
TABLET DO’S AND DON’TS
The digital age is fascinating. At any
point and time, we can touch and
tap our way to do things we could
only dream of 10 years ago. As the
technology world has changed throughout the
years, so has the world of etiquette.
In 1888, etiquette rules (posted on
teapartydiva.com) such as “Be careful to not show
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DO’S
DON’TS
your ankles, no matter how pretty they are” or
“You should speak with arrogance to those serving
you” are suggestions of the past.
Etiquette is evolving, especially in the
technology sector, with the onslaught of tablets.
Make sure to follow these rules (found on CNN.
com and paperless.library.miami.edu) so you do
not offend fellow citizens.

1. Don’t put embarrassing items on your
Tablet. It’s an open e-book. You can expect a
little privacy on your smartphone (anyone with
any social grace knows to stay away from the
personal lockbox of texts, voicemails and email),
but a tablet is just begging to be played with.
2. Clear your history! Why is this important?
Example: A person hands their tablet to a
friend so the friend can use the browser. After
typing in “popcorn stands” into the address
bar, up pops a list of recently viewed URLs all
beginning with the same letter. Can you guess
what word that included? Lesson: Clear your
browsing history.
3. Don’t pull it out during a movie and, not
just theatres but during home movies as well.
The glowing screen steals your fellow viewers’
attention when they’re trying to lose themselves
in the plot. This goes for your smartphone,
too. If you can’t make it through 120 minutes
without playing on your device, you’re choosing
the wrong flicks.
4. Power off devices during a date! This rule
includes anything that will take your attention
away from the person sitting on the other side
of the bread basket. If you need explanation for
this rule, then there is a reason you’re still single.
5. Turn off the sound during a meeting. No
one wants to hear a chime every time you get
an email, or listen to the clickety-clack fauxtypewriter
noises that tablet keyboards produce.
6. Follow suit with others in the meeting.
Tablets look cool at meetings. However, pecking
at the screen while someone else is talking–even
if you’re just taking notes–looks rude. Stick with
pen and paper for note-taking unless everyone
else has gone digital, too.
7. Resist the call. If you’re bored, suppress
the urge to email, instant message, play Angry
Birds, read the paper, sketch or stalk someone
on Facebook. Certain meetings are dull, but
as much as you’d like to distract yourself, it’s
inconsiderate and unprofessional to do so.
8. Come prepared. The iPad 2 allows you to
open multiple applications at a time. Come to
your meeting with relevant documents already
open and ready to go, so you switch between
them with ease.
Kilee Harmon is the new St. Alexius foundation director
and former general manager of City Magazine who enjoys
writing, reading and all things creative.
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TRAVEL
TIPS AND TRICKS
PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES:
MARCH MADNESS 2012
I
didn’t grow up in a basketball family, but I
married someone who played pro overseas.
Ergo, I’ve learned a lot about this team and
that team, rebounds and zone defense …
although no one can really explain to me what it
means to “box out.”
I got hooked on March Madness in 2010, when
North Dakota’s Ben Jacobson and his Northern
Iowa Panthers took it to No. 1 seed Kansas in an
upset that made the cover of “Sports Illustrated”.
Ali Farokhmanesh, you had me at hello.
As 68 teams hit the courts this month for
one of the biggest sporting events in the U.S., the
NCAA has two new promotions, Selection 101 and
Selection U: Super 10.
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Selection 101 offers insights into the illusive
(some suggest mathematical) way the at-large
teams earn their spots in the bracket.
Selection U: Super 10 is the first time ever
10 lucky fans will do a three-day mock selection
experience. Part of a “fan selection committee,”
winners head to Atlanta March 9-12 during the
actual selection weekend to pick “the fans’ version
of the 2012 NCAA Tournament field.”
So what can you do? If you’re interested in
more than a passive experience watching ESPN,
pack your bags and head to the games! The First
four kicks off March 13-14 in Dayton, Ohio. The
second and third rounds, March 15-18, are spread
out across the country, with the closest site in
Omaha, Neb. Then, the remaining Sweet 16 teams
head to Boston, Phoenix, Atlanta, or St. Louis to
play through the Elite Eight before heading to
New Orleans for the Final Four on March 31, and
National Championship game April 2. Tournament
ticket and fan party information is available on
ncaa.com.
March Madness catches on because it’s a true
championship. The single-elimination tournament
brings together big schools and small schools
from just about every conference to battle it out
for the No. 1 spot. It’s a tournament of dream
teams and unbelievable upsets, of super fans and
of bandwagon jumpers. There’s nothing quite like
the Big Dance. If you haven’t checked it out before,
make 2012 your year.
Amanda Godfread is a freelance writer and communications
director for Governor Jack Dalrymple’s campaign.

HEALTH
MEDICAL
THE “DOCTRINE OF
SIGNATURES” CONCEPT
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The “Doctrine of Signatures” concept is the idea that the
form or function of something in nature gives us an
important clue as to its application in healing.
In keeping with this concept, let’s take a look at how the patterns
of some of our most common healthy foods resemble a body organ or
physiological function.
The inside of a sliced carrot resembles the pupil, iris and
radiating lines in the human eye. Carrots enhance blood flow and
contribute to the function of the eyes. A single carrot can provide you
with all the vitamin A you need for a day.
The red tomato has four chambers similar to the human heart.
Tomatoes contain vitamins and lycopene, which may help reduce the
risk of heart disease.
A walnut resembles a miniature brain, a left and right
hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the
wrinkles or folds resemble the neo-cortex. Walnuts are believed to help
in the development of over three dozen neuron-transmitters for brain
function.
Kidney beans resemble a miniature kidney. They are known to
help heal and maintain kidney functions.
Celery and rhubarb resemble small bones. These foods target
bone strength and replenish the skeletal needs of the body. Bones are
about 23 percent sodium. These foods are 23 percent sodium. If you
lack sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, which in
turn could make them weak.
The eggplant resembles the cervix and uterus. Eating one
avocado a week can help balance hormones, and may prevent cervical
cancers. Incidentally, it takes nine months to grow an avocado from
blossom to ripened fruit.
Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Research
indicates figs increase the motility of male sperm and increase the
numbers of sperm to overcome male sterility.
Oranges, and other citrus fruits, look just like the mammary
glands of the female. These fruits are known to assist the movement of
lymph in and out of the breasts.
Onions resemble body cells and help clear waste materials from
the cells. Onions also produce tears, which wash the epithelial layers of
the eyes.
*Sources: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2000, Annals of Internal
Medicine, July 2006, Staying Healthy With Nutrition, Elson M Haas MD
Mary Tello-Pool a licensed practical nurse, lives and works in Bismarck. She
also serves as a health commissioner on the Burleigh County Board of Health.
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WESTERN FEATURE
I’VE NEVER WORKED
A DAY IN MY LIFE
Photos by Deryl Butler-Porras
“Do you love what you do?”
Ted Kostelecky asked me.
“I do,” he said.
That’s probably why he’s done it for 54
years, at $5 a head, six days a week, and is still
going strong at the age of 71, cutting hair.
Kostelecky went straight from Dickinson
High School to barber school, with a little
time off for misbehavior, before beginning
his barbering career at the age of 17 and
eventually ending up in a now torn down
building across from the current Brickhouse
restaurant on the corner of Villard and Sims
in Dickinson. He’s been doing mostly the
same thing ever since, except for a two-year
stint as a professional football player with the
Detroit Lions.
You see, growing up in a family of six
with a father who owned the Mint bar, Ted
admits that he wasn’t the most disciplined
young man in America, and that’s why his
route to the National Football League was a
little unconventional.
Nevertheless, he played outside linebacker
for the Lions during the 1960 and 1961

Kevin Holten is the communications
and events coordinator for the
Dickinson State University Foundation.
seasons and earned that opportunity
by writing them a letter and asking
for a tryout. They liked what they
saw, especially when it came to his
speed, and offered him a job, despite
his being a little undersized for the
position at 215 lbs.
Having gotten pro football out
of his system, Kostelecky returned to
Dickinson to cut hair, and through
the years, has had barber shops in
New England and Regent, where
he also worked for the city before
returning to Dickinson about 25
years ago and opening his current
shop at 622 Villard St.W., which,
incidentally, more closely resembles
the inside of a fishing tackle box than
a barbershop, with fishing lures and
mounted fish hanging everywhere.
“I like to fish,” he says, and does
so every year in Alaska, “because you
can relax.”
So between barbering, which
he loves to do, and fishing, which he
likes to do even better, he has never,
as he says, worked a day in his life.
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