The Good Life – May-June 2014

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Jeremy Bontjes
TAKES THE FIELD
BY: CONNIE WIRTA | PHOTOS: SCOTT THUEN / THUEN STUDIOS
W
hen he takes the field this season, Jeremy
Bontjes heads to second base. He bypasses
the pitching mound where he had so much
success in high school.
Bontjes is playing his first season with the
Minnesota State University Moorhead Dragons. He’s working his
way back to the sport he loves after a second shoulder surgery.
Bontjes, 20, has torn the labrum in his right shoulder twice. His
first surgery came the summer before his senior year at Wahpeton High
School. The second came in January 2013 as he prepared for Jamestown
College’s spring season. The freshman had persistent pain in his shoulder and
found his pitches lacked velocity and distance.
“As soon as I started throwing, I’d get a sharp catching
feeling and pain in my shoulder,” recalls Bontjes, who
was referred to Dr. Prasad Sawardeker, an Essentia Health
orthopedic surgeon in Fargo who specializes in treating
shoulders, elbows and hands.
“Even if a pitcher has ideal mechanics, the labrum
can get injured,” explains Dr. Sawardeker, who served
as a team doctor for the Florida Marlins and Pittsburgh
Pirates during his medical training. “The over-repetitive
nature of throwing can cause labral tears in pitchers and
other baseball or softball players. The same is true for
other athletes with repetitive overhead motions such as
swimmers, gymnasts and volleyball players.”
The labrum, a ring of soft tissues surrounding the
socket, works as a stabilizer and shock absorber in the
shoulder. In a SLAP tear, the top of the labrum tears from
the front to the back of the shoulder.
An MRI showed Bontjes had second SLAP
tear and had dislodged anchors from
his first surgery. The labrum was
peeling off the socket. Using
an arthoscopic procedure,
Dr. Sawardeker removed
the old anchors and used
more robust anchors to
fix the labrum back in
the socket.
As he worked
to rehabilitate his
shoulder, Bontjes began
thinking about playing
another position. Research
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shows only 33 to 66 percent of athletes who have SLAP
repairs return to their sport.
“With pitchers like Jeremy, it can be a challenge
to regain their previous form after a SLAP repair,” Dr.
Sawardeker says. “I often encourage pitchers to consider a
different position. Injuries don’t always mean you have to
give up sports, but you may need to readjust and realign
yourself to a new position.”
Bontjes was at top form when he pitched a near-perfect
season in his junior year at Wahpeton High School. He
allowed only one run and had an earned run average of
0.16. That summer, he played American Legion baseball
and pitched 35 innings in back-to-back tournaments.
Intense shoulder pain led to his first diagnosis and
surgery. After completing rehabilitation, his high school
and Legion coaches spent hours helping him pitch again.
“It was like trying to learn to throw again,” Bontjes recalls.
Bontjes began his senior season as a designated hitter,
then relief pitcher and finally as starting pitcher. Wahpeton
earned fourth in the state tourney. His Legion team won
the Central Plains Regional Tournament and Bontjes was
named Most Valuable Player. He headed to Jamestown
College with plans to pitch — until the second tear.
“I knew the second surgery was the smart thing to do
and I needed to get it fixed,” Bontjes says. He appreciated
that Dr. Sawardeker took time to answer his questions
and asked about his goals in baseball and life.
“It’s hard to give up pitching when you’ve done it for
15 years,’’ Bontjes says. “I’ve played shortstop but I decided
to play second base now because it’s shorter throws and
that’s in the best interest of my arm. I want to coach and
play baseball with my kids someday.”

Gearing Up for Baseball or Softball?
Prevent injuries with these tips from Dr. Prasad Sawardeker,
an Essentia Health orthopedic surgeon who served as a team
doctor for the Florida Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Prepare your
body for the
demands of game.
It takes more than
just showing up on
game day. Year-round
exercise helps you
stay fit.
Maintain
flexibility in your
joints. Warm up before
a game. Start with a steady
jog around the bases. Stretch
for 10 minutes. To avoid
shoulder injuries, stretches
should include a full internal
rotation of the joint and its
soft tissues. Take practice
swings before
contact.
DR. PRASAD
SAWARDEKER
Maintain and
strengthen your
body’s core muscles.
A strong core creates
proper body
mechanics.
Incorporate
resistance training
and cardiovascular
fitness into workouts so
your muscles can perform
at peak capacity. Use
lighter weights with
more repetitions.
Improve your
throwing mechanics.
Less than perfect
mechanics can lead to
injuries. Strengthen
muscles around your
shoulders and
rotator cuffs.
Don’t ignore
pain. It’s your
body’s way of telling
you something isn’t
right. If the pain
persists, see a
doctor.
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MAY-JUNE 2014
IN THIS ISSUE
VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 6
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What’s your definition of The Good Life?
“Our definition of the good life is to do what we love every day and
have fun doing it.” — The boys of Fargo Brewing Company
“The good life is when you enjoy the people you’re with and what
you do to make a living. Beer helps enhance these conditions.”
— Aaron Juhnke, Junkyard Brewing Company
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ON THE COVER
ARTICLES
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24 THE GREAT F-M BEER BATTLE
Junkyard Brewing Company vs.
Fargo Brewing Company
A special thanks to the Academy of
Combat Arts for the use of their gym.
IN EVERY ISSUE
12 LOCAL HEROES
North Dakota Patriot Guard
34 FATHERS Only From Dad:
5 Things to Teach Your Child
02 JEREMY BONTJES
TAKES THE FIELD
Gearing Up for Baseball or
Softball?
06 MOVING ON
How Do You Mend A Broken
Heart?
08 HERE TO HELP
Fourth Generation Funeral
Director Tries to Make Sad Times
More Bearable

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Dawn Siewert
dawn@urbantoadmedia.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
Darren Losee
darren@urbantoadmedia.com
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Soo Asheim
Jessica Ballou
Meghan Feir
Paul Hankel
Jenessa McAllister
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18 HORSE RACING SEASON IS UPON US
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Because Horse Racing Season is Here
19 TEAR-OUT GUIDE
Basic Guide to Horse Wagering
21 HALEY’S MILK RUN:
A Local 12-Year-Old’s Passion
32 GRILLING SEASON IS HERE
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Dominate Grilling Season
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Moving On
How Do You Mend A Broken Heart?
BY: MEGHAN FEIR
(“How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” by the Bee Gees)
How can you mend a broken heart?
How can you stop the rain from falling down?
How can you stop the sun from shining?
What makes the world go round?
How can you mend this broken man?
How can a loser ever win?
If asking the same questions as the Bee Gees,
specifically “How can a loser ever win?” you’ve
landed on the right page.
As a child, a younger one than I am now, I recall
reading a story titled “Mr. Bell’s Fixit Shop.” On the
shop’s window, there hung a sign that read, “I fix
everything but broken hearts.”
This Golden Book not only illustrates that
handymen can’t repair emotional problems with
duct tape, but that glue will not bind the shards
of your broken-into-a-million-pieces heart. Both
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lessons are great for kids to realize, at some point
in their upbringing.
On a related note, other people cannot heal
the smashed remains of the previously established
hopes, plans and dreams we may have created with
another person. One day, you could be planning
what your imaginary children will be named
(Little Mookie, Big Al, Lorraine). A week later, you
are returning the extra slippers she kept at your
apartment because the relationship is over, and
she wants her slippers back.

Two common, post-breakup stages you’ll
probably go through
Once a breakup occurs, we begin our journey in
a high-rise of emotions as we go down each flight
of stairs and enter the floors of pain. After awhile,
the hurt will lessen with each floor, but the first two
levels you’ll wind up on are the following.
1) Grief, the phase Kleenex capitalizes on (because
of your tears and the over-production of mucus).
2) Various forms of anger. One type can result in an
influx of Facebook pictures intended to showcase
the “fun” time you’re having without them. The latter
is a popular, passive-aggressive coping mechanism
that, 99.98 percent of the time, is totally pointless.
Ultimately, what good will result from the act? Your
anger and Instagram photos won’t win them back,
nor will it jab a stake through their heart.
Advice, from me to you
• After you’ve gone through the first two stages,
the third should be forgiveness, but most people
skip over that step. However, it is vital to forgive in
order to overcome past relationships and their grip
on you.
• In their absence, you may be tempted to rebound.
Don’t.
• Don’t date her sister (that’s just gross) or any of
her close friends for at least eight months. That’s a
major faux pas.
• Allow yourself a span of time to contemplate
why you were broken up with, but after you’ve
accumulated some answers, if any, move on.
Sometimes, there are genuine lessons needing to
be learned, and your ex may have had reasons to
end the relationship. But if there aren’t examples
sticking out like sore, opposable thumbs, know that
it is better to be single than to be with someone
who doesn’t want to be with you.
• In your newly acquired singlehood, relish the
extra time you have. That hobby you dropped
eight years ago – pick it up again. The friends you
may have abandoned – call them up. There are a
multitude of things you can learn and experience
before beginning your next relationship, like taking
that extra science class to figure out “What makes
the world go round?”
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BY: JESSICA BALLOU | PHOTOS: URBAN TOAD MEDIA
“It’s not something everyone wants to talk about, but it’s nice
to educate the community a little bit on a couple aspects [of
funeral service]. I think everybody knows we’re all going to
die, but nobody really wants to think about it.”
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Here to Help
Fourth Generation Funeral Director
Tries to Make Sad Times More Bearable
Jim Boulger likes to shoot hoops and
play golf, and he’s been picking up
tennis again lately. And oh yeah, he
grew up in a funeral home, or more
specifically, his father’s business,
Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo.
His unique profession has garnered
interesting responses, to say the least, from
some people when they find out.
“I’m just as normal as anyone else,” he
said. “It’s my job, but I still have a life outside
of work. I think people want to define you by
your career, and that’s great in some respects,
but at the end of the day, you’re just a normal
person.”
Starting in high school, Boulger was
the self-proclaimed family grunt at the
funeral home, mowing lawns, washing cars,
vacuuming and other small tasks. After
graduation, he had no inclination to be part
of the family business, and his father didn’t
force him; rather, he encouraged him to go
out and get a degree in something else, saying
it wouldn’t hurt anything to have a backup
plan. He went to the University of St. Thomas
in St. Paul, Minn., for a degree in business
management and graduated in 2007, and
then he pursued his mortuary science degree
at the University of Minnesota and graduated
in 2008.
Boulger, a 29-year-old fourth generation
family member at the funeral home, is now
an owner and licensed funeral director. The
family business also owns funeral homes in
Kindred, N.D., and Hillsboro, N.D., so on
any given day, one of the five funeral directors
could be at any of those locations depending
on what’s going on.
He said no day is typical, which is what he
likes about his job. He could be meeting with
families and planning services one minute or
picking out carpet for remodeling the Kindred
funeral home the next.
Even though every day is a little different,
there are some similarities. After he comes
in each morning, he checks the board to see
what happened the previous night then meets
with people for arranging various services or
even making prearrangements for others. He
has to be ready to manage the day, no matter
what comes up.
As the self-proclaimed techie guru at the
funeral home, he tries to make the arrangement
process easier for the other funeral directors
as well as families. The business is currently
redesigning its website from the ground up,
and the new site will be ready in April.
Boulger said one of the biggest
misconceptions he encounters when it comes
to his work as a funeral director is that most
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Michele Walloch and Jim Boulger
of his time is spent in the back room preparing bodies.
Ninety percent of what he does is face-to-face with families
and survivors, he said.
“I can’t tell you how many times people tell me ‘I can’t
believe you’re a funeral director,’” he said. “I think a lot of
people have this weird idea of what a funeral director is.”
He said that some people generally think of a funeral
director as someone who’s really somber all the time,
and while that may be appropriate at times, he said most
families just want someone who’s normal.
“I just like to talk to people,” he said. “I try to turn a
sad thing into a celebration of someone’s life.”
He said getting the chance to help somebody and make
new experiences is part of why he loves his job. “Getting
the opportunity to hear someone’s life story is amazing,”
he said.
Despite all the things Boulger likes about his job, there
is one thing he’s not particular fond of from time to time:
the hours. “It’s not a 9 to 5 or anything like that,” he said.
“People don’t die on your schedule. Whether it’s 2 a.m. or
2 p.m., I put a suit on, I get in the car and I go down to the
nursing home, hospital or to someone’s home if they are
on hospice.”
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Boulger said dealing with the emotional part of his job can be
really hard. “You become attached with families so you can come
down to their level, so sometimes it’s hard, but at the end of the
day, you’ve still got to come to work the next day and do it, so I
don’t know if you put it on the back burner or what, but you do
have to make that connection with people.”
Boulger said he enjoys going out into the community to speak
at nursing homes or run seminars to inform people from time to
time.
“It’s not something everyone wants to talk about, but it’s
nice to educate the community a little bit on a couple aspects
[of funeral service],” he said. “I think everybody knows we’re all
going to die, but nobody really wants to think about it.”
“There’s a curiosity and a mystique about death that people
definitely want to pursue and ask questions about, and I think
that’s a unique thing,” he said.
When asked what the good life means to him, Boulger
responded,
“I think what I have. I think going to work
every day, knowing that you’re making a
difference and enjoying life the best you
can. I’ve got it pretty good.”
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LOCAL HEROES
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PHOTO SUBMITTED BY: DAVID PAGEL
THE NORTH DAKOTA
PATRIOT GUARD
BY: SOO ASHEIM | PHOTOS: URBAN TOAD MEDIA
DEDICATED RIDERS FOR THE ONES WE LOSE
We have all seen them — the men and women who
ride with precision during the solemn and always sad
funeral processions for the heroes we have lost during
military combat, as well as those who have fallen while
doing their duty to serve and protect us at home. Upon
first glance, and without prior knowledge of who they
are, you might think these riders are making one last ride
for a motorcycle comrade, until you see that they are all
carrying American flags. The flags are significant in telling
the story behind the North Dakota Patriot Guard. The
flags tell the visual story of the respect and dignity the
PGR feels for the departed, as well as for the families and
friends left behind.
WHO THEY ARE
The North Dakota PGR members are staunch believers
in America’s freedom, and they come from all walks of
life. Some are veterans; some are not. They represent no
affiliation with any political organization or motorcycle
“club,” nor do they all ride motorcycles. But what they
all most definitely do have in common is one thing:
RESPECT — a very deep and abiding respect for members
of the armed forces, firefighters, police officers and first
responders who place their lives in jeopardy serving our
country and the ideals of American freedom for all.
HOW THEY BEGAN
The first group was established at an American Legion
post in the town of Mulvane, Kansas, back in 2005.
Originally, that group comprised motorcyclists who
organized to make certain that a local family would have
protection from the Westboro Baptist Church protesters
during the funeral procession of a local serviceman
who had died in combat. The protesters were not even
protesting the war — they were expressing the hatred
they felt toward homosexuals, and in some warped and
convoluted thinking the Westboro protesters believed
that our Iraq and Afghanistan heroes were being cut
down in “divine retribution” for American tolerance of
homosexuality. The mission of the Patriot Guard Riders
was to shield the mourning family and friends from the
protesters by blocking their view with the PGR motorcade.
The PGR sang patriotic songs and revved their motorcycle
engines to drown out the chanting of the protesters.
The Patriot Guard Riders accomplished their mission
in Kansas so well during that first escort that very soon,
word spread like a California wildfire over the internet
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and through word of mouth. Before
long, every community in America knew
about the twenty-first gladiators who
rode motorcycles and walked with the
American flag proudly displayed for all
to salute as our fallen heroes were laid
to rest. Slowly but surely, the Westboro
Baptist protesters were losing every battle
they waged across the country. Not only
were the Westboro people not making any
headway, but their protests seemed meanspirited
and demeaning, especially when
compared to the all-volunteer, non-violent
members of the Patriot Guard Riders.
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WHO INFORMS THE PGR?
The Patriot Guard Riders are an allvolunteer
group with leaders who form
teams under Ride Captains, based on
where the riders live. Because they escort
funeral processions not only for military
members (honorably discharged
veterans, as well as those more recently
in service) but also for law enforcement
officers and firefighters, the only
requirement they have is that they
must be invited by the family of the
fallen. Whenever a family member
of someone who has served the
country within the armed forces or
in civilian life requests an escort or
an honor guard, the PGR is always
willing to help.
The PGR forms an honor guard
at military funerals, protecting
the mourners from harassing
onlookers if necessary, and for
veterans who have little or no
family, members of the PGR will
fill out the ranks of mourners
during the services and burials.
But solemn occasions are not the
only times when PGR members
are present. During those happy
times when soldiers return home
from overseas, PGR members love
to participate in the homecoming
celebrations, and they are always
among the first to shake the hands
of the returning service personnel and
thank them for the time they have given
for all of us.
Many of the North Dakota Patriot Guard Riders
have also been involved in funeral missions
in Minnesota and South Dakota. However,

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY: DAVID PAGEL
each state has its own chapter and
group of leaders who usually are in
charge of their own regions. North
Dakota has four Ride Captains. And
because North Dakota has a smaller
population than most states, and
because the Patriot Guard Riders have
such dedication to the families of our
fallen heroes, many friendships and
bonds have been formed that would
never have occurred otherwise.
Interviewing four members
of Fargo’s Patriot Guard Riders,
listening to the stories they shared,
and watching how they react, tease,
and support each other, made as clear
as daylight what the PGR believes in
and what their mission is truly about:
dedication. They are dedicated to
honoring the memory of the heroes
who have given everything so that
the rest of us can have the freedom
and opportunities we need in order
to live the lives we want and strive to
have. They are dedicated to caring for
the families of those who have died
The Patriot Guard Riders believe
in and what their mission is truly
about: dedication.
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PHOTO SUBMITTED BY: DAVID PAGEL

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY: DAVID PAGEL
in the name of freedom and America. All the
mothers, fathers, wives, children and siblings
of every service person, police officer, firefighter
or first responder need to know that their loved
ones will not be forgotten as the days turn to
months and years after they have been laid to
rest. The members of the Patriot Guard Riders
understand how very important this is to the
memories of our fallen heroes and to their
families and friends, who feel the anguish
of not being able to share times of glory and
defeat, joy and sorrow, accomplishments large
and small, with the people they loved so dearly.
As members of North Dakota’s Patriot Guard
Riders family, these families know that there
are people who truly care about them and their
welfare, and that they can always find within
those ranks someone who is willing to listen to
their concerns.
Many thanks to Teresa Terry, David
Pagel, Tony Krogh and Frank Hebert for their
contributions and the devotion they continue
to give, to those who have served so valiantly
and to their family members, as members of the
North Dakota Patriot Guard.
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PHOTO SUBMITTED BY: DAVID PAGEL

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BY: CANTRELL | PHOTOS: URBAN TOAD MEDIA
HORSE RACING SEASON IS UPON US
Dust Off Those Derby Hats and Sharpen Your Wagering Skills Because
Horse Racing Season is Here
The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, The Belmont,
just to name a few ... And this year the North Dakota
Horse Park is pleased to announce three weekends of
live racing right here in our own backyard. July 19-20,
July 26-27 and August 2-3.
We here at The Good Life Men’s Magazine have
provided you with the basic and most popular ways for
betting on your favorite pony. Go ahead … tear it out
and take it with you to the track or to your favorite off
track betting establishment.
Now you can stand in line with the confidence of
a Vegas handicapper. Impress your friends with your
wagering lingo. Place your bets with the speed and flow
of a hip hop artist.
Good luck and please wager responsibly. Venue
wagering options may vary.
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June 14 Event Hopes
to Raise $21,000
for Area Children
When Haley Dellaneva
sets her mind on
accomplishing
something, there’s
no doubt that it will
happen. Three years ago, Haley and
her parents started one of the most
unique fundraisers in Fargo, and
has had continuing success since. It
sounds impressive, but even more so
considering the fact that Haley is only
12 years old.
HALEY’S
MILK RUN
BY: JENESSA MCALLISTER | PHOTOS: URBAN TOAD MEDIA
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Haley’s Milk Run was started three years ago when Haley
noticed that some of her classmates weren’t getting milk during
break time. “There is a sign in school that says something about
donating any extra money to the kids who can’t afford milk,” Haley
said. “So I asked my dad if I could have some of my allowance
money to donate.”
Haley’s dad, Paul, was supportive of Haley’s request, and after
a few days of thinking it over, they decided to take the donation
one step further. “I thought, why can’t we turn this into something
bigger?” Paul said. “So we decided to do something our family is
familiar with — a bike run.”
Haley’s Milk Run was then born. In comparison to other bike
runs in the area, Haley’s Milk Run is a fairly short run, according to
Paul. The participants meet at the starting location, and then ride
as a group to the stops on the list. “We’ll go to bars or restaurants
in towns around the area” he said. “There’s probably 30-40 miles
between stops, totaling about 130 miles when we finish.”
At each of the stops, participants usually grab a bite to eat, have
a drink, and have the opportunity to donate money to Haley’s Milk
Run through raffle tickets and prizes.
Another significant way the organization raises money is
through sponsorships. According to Paul, some of the biggest
sponsors this year include Topper’s, Sickie’s Garage, the Fargo VFW,
West Fargo Exchange Club, Harley-Davidson of Fargo, Cullen
Insulation, Thunder Road, Choice Financial Bank, WDAY 970, The
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PHOTO BY: PAMELA KAY PHOTOGRAPHY

Fox 107.9, Pamela Kay Photography,
Lil Evil Inc, and Dave’s West Fargo
Tire.
This year’s event, to be held June
14, 2014, holds a goal of raising
$21,000. That will be divided between
the three area schools — West Fargo,
Fargo and Moorhead — resulting in
$7,000 each. After everything is said
and done, the money is distributed
to the break time milk assistance
programs at different elementary
schools.
For the Dellaneva family, Haley’s
Milk Run is a combination of two
things they are dedicated to —
motorcycles and supporting elementary
school kids. “It’s not fair for a child
to have to watch someone else drink
milk while you don’t have any,” Paul
said. “Getting a break time (different
than lunch) milk is so important for
these kids. Studies have shown how
significant it is in elementary-aged
children’s development.”
The Dellaneva family is so
passionate about this cause, but Paul
and his wife Brenda say that it couldn’t
be done without the volunteer help of
many others. “Our friends, coworkers
and the adult motorcyclist community
have really committed to this cause,
and to Haley,” Paul said. “We really
couldn’t do it without them.”
One volunteer, family friend
Rick Branvold “Uncle Rick,” is the
appointed logistics coordinator for
Haley’s Milk Run. “I get us to where
we’re going,” he said. “I make sure
everything runs smoothly during the
day, and plan the route. We try to
go to different places each year, and
introduce people to these different
area bars.”
For Branvold, this cause holds a
special place. “47 years ago, I was one
of these kids with no milk,” he said.
“The program has been around a long
time. The run is a really good time,
and we have a lot of fun.”
To get involved in this year’s Haley’s
Milk Run, check out their Facebook
page for more information. The event
will start at 10 a.m. at Bonanzaville in
West Fargo, and the group will head
out at noon. This year’s run will end
PHOTO BY:
PAMELA KAY PHOTOGRAPHY
at Sickie’s Garage, and is sure to be a
good time.
While the end goal for this year’s
run is $21,000, Haley has additional
goals in mind. “I want other kids to be
inspired,” she said. “If a kid wants to
do something, they can set their mind
to it and accomplish it!”
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North Dakota drinks more
beer per capita than any state
in the union, according to the
most recent study by The Beer
Institute. Watch two local
breweries fight for the right to
be called the region’s favorite
craft brewery in ten rounds
of beer-fueled madness.

BY: ALICIA UNDERLEE NELSON | PHOTOS: URBAN TOAD MEDIA
Junkyard Brewing Company
www.junkyardbeer.com
Fargo Brewing Company
www.fargobrewing.com
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MEET THE CONTENDERS:
fargo brewing company
is the seasoned veteran, incorporated in 2010.
Their tight four-man team, comprised of brothers
Chris and John Anderson and friends Aaron Hill
and Jared Hardy, just wrapped up a banner year.
After contract brewing in Wisconsin, they moved
all aspects of production to North Dakota, opening
a new taproom, production brewery and canning
facility in downtown Fargo. And they’re beefing up
for 2014, brewing new beers, increasing production
capabilities, hiring two new employees and
spreading the craft beer gospel (and their popular
porter, Scottish ale, pale ale and IPA) into the far
corners of North Dakota, Minnesota lakes country
and into Duluth and the Twin Cities.
Awesome beer socks!
junkyard brewing company
The scrappy rookie on the scene is Junkyard Brewing
Company, a Moorhead-based nanobrewery run
by brothers Aaron and Dan Juhnke. The brothers
built their own system and started brewing locally
last summer, just a few days before Fargo Brewing
Company’s first batch of locally-brewed beer hit the
shelves, which means they were technically the first
independent craft brewery to produce product in
F-M area since the 1990s. You can find their porters
and IPAs, as well as a cream ale and a Russian
Imperial Stout, at bars and restaurants in Fargo,
Moorhead, Dilworth and Detroit Lakes and in their
Moorhead brewery. The brothers are experimenting
with bigger and bolder beers and their new taproom
is slated to open this summer.
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No alcohol was consumed
during this photo shoot.

ROUND
1
Most Unusual Beer Ingredient
“Yogurt, to brew a beer style that is supposed to have lactobacillus cultures in it.”
Aaron Juhnke, Junkyard Brewing Company
“Thai palm sugar, Thai basil, Iraqi date syrup.”
Chris Anderson, Fargo Brewing Company
winner:
Fargo Brewing company
Fargo Brewing Company, with not one
but three items you won’t find in your
average grocery store.
ROUND
2
craziest beer name
“1.21 Gigahops Double IPA — light in color, fairly high in alcohol, but light and
crisp in the body. There will be a ridiculous amount of hop presence in it with
a lot of pine, citrus and tropical fruit. It will probably be around 9.5% alcohol by
volume.”
Aaron Hill, Fargo Brewing Company
“Prairie Shaman. It’s going to be an IPA
with English influences. The name comes
from something we call our friend Nate.
He likes to collect woodsy artifacts
whenever he’s out enjoying nature. At
the end of a day, he’ll have pockets filled
with wild sage, pieces of flint, bits of
antler, and other goofy stuff.”
Aaron Juhnke, Junkyard Brewing Company
winner: Tie
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ROUND
3
winner:
Fargo Brewing company
BIGGEST SUCCESS STORY
“My first homebrewed batch of beer turned out pretty well. And I used my own
recipe. I was trying for something like Guinness extra stout and the beer I ended
up with was more like a black IPA.”
Aaron Juhnke, Junkyard Brewing Company
A good brew is one thing but a major production facility is quite
another. This round goes to Fargo Brewing Company.
“Starting a production brewery.”
Chris Anderson, Fargo Brewing Company
ROUND
4
MOST COLOSSAL BREWING FAILURE
“A home-brew batch of a strong Scotch Ale that I fermented in a closet and forgot
about. It blew the lid off and shot beer all over my closet.”
Chris Anderson, Fargo Brewing Company
“In my first year of home-brewing, I brewed in the kitchen
of my house. I had an antique rifle hanging on a wall above
my kitchen table, and I had a pack of really old cartridges
that went with the rifle sitting, among other decorations,
on top of a shelf in the kitchen. Late one night, my friend,
Will (Wild Bill), and I were almost finished brewing a batch
of beer.
And as we conversed, Wild Bill casually reached up to lean
his arm on a shelf over my stovetop. The pack of cartridges
tumbled off the shelf and landed broadside, like a belly flop,
in the boiling kettle of home-brew. A volcano of scalding,
sweet liquid exploded from the kettle, spraying Wild Bill,
myself, and my kitchen as the spilled box of cartridges came
to rest at the bottom of the brew kettle, millimeters away
from the red-hot burner beneath. Thankfully, Wild Bill and
I were able to get the burner shut off before we found out
whether .30 caliber cartridges would blow up under those
circumstances.”
Aaron Juhnke, Junkyard Brewing Company
winner:
JUNKYARD Brewing company
This is a tough one. Both involve explosions, but the threat
of death gives the Junkyard Brewing Company a slight edge.
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ROUND
5
winner:
JUNKYARD Brewing company
ROUND
6
SCARIEST BEER TO BREW
“A light lager, because there’s nowhere to hide. It has to be flawless.”
Chris Anderson, Fargo Brewing Company
“The aforementioned ‘bullet brew’, for obvious reasons.”
Aaron Juhnke, Junkyard Brewing Company
The threat of an untimely demise is still scarier
than less than perfect beer – but not by much.
GNARLIEST
BEARD CONTEST
“The Anderson brothers will
have to fight over this one. I
would say that whoever has his
beard in cornrow braids by the
photo shoot would win.” Aaron Juhnke, Junkyard Brewing Company
“John Anderson. It’s long, and strong and down
to get the friction on.” Aaron Hill, Fargo Brewing
Company
winner: Fargo Brewing company
Fargo Brewing Company’s John Anderson, by
unanimous consent.
ROUND
7
BIGGEST BEER NERD
“I have a bunch of brewing/beer apps on my phone like the BJCP Style Guidelines,
Untappd, iBrewMaster, and a yeast pitch-rate calculator.”
Aaron Juhnke, Junkyard Brewing Company
“I’ve been to almost 1,000 breweries, I’m a certified BJCP
(Beer Judge Certification Program) beer judge and all the
reading materials beside my bed are brewing books. I am
a nerd.” Chris Anderson, Fargo Brewing Company
winner: TIE ... NERDS!
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ROUND
8
KEG
TAPPING RACE
“Everyone can tap a keg under 2
seconds. They are very easy to tap.”
Aaron Hill, Fargo Brewing Company
“I’m positive that either Dan or I could disassemble a keg
faster than any brewer in North Dakota, because we have
to disassemble all our kegs to clean them. We were too
cheap to buy a standard keg-washer.”
Aaron Juhnke, Junkyard Brewing Company
ROUND
9
advice for
beer drinkers
“Don’t be afraid to try new things, but drink what you like.”
Chris Anderson, Fargo Brewing Company
“Beer should be something you enjoy. If you find yourself criticizing more than
enjoying, you might be in danger of becoming a beer snob. Ask for samples.
Bartenders really enjoy helping you find new beers to enjoy. In terms of choice and quality, Americans
have the best beer in the world right now.” Aaron Juhnke, Junkyard Brewing Company
BONUS
10
ROUND
If you could drink a beer with anyone in history,
who would you choose and what would you drink?
“Ernest Hemingway, Double IPA — because that guy had a lot of great experiences
and wisdom to share about life and drink. And it’s my impression that he was kind
of a wine guy so I would like to introduce him to a big beer that any wine drinker
would appreciate.” Aaron Juhnke, Junkyard Brewing Company
“Chris would drink a beer with Einstein.” Aaron Hill
“A Russian Imperial Stout, because I’d like to see him drunk.” Chris Anderson, both Fargo Brewing Company
winner: TIE
So who will win the Beer Battle and the title of Most Beloved Craft Brewery? It’s a draw.
Now let’s grab a beer!
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winner: TIE
This round was obviously way
below their skill level. Junkyard
Brewing Company didn’t even
really answer the question.
winner: JUNKYARD
Brewing company
Junkyard Brewing Company,
for going into detail.
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Grilling Season is Here!
Tips and Tricks to Help You Dominate Grilling Season
There are few things that can top a warm summer day, cold drinks and meat,
fresh off the grill. While hamburgers and steaks remain the classic favorite
among grill fans, there has been a shift, as Americans seek to try new meats
and veggies, and different grilling techniques.
BY: PAUL HANKEL
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T
o find you the best tips,
we went to the absolute
authority on anything
grilling, Joe Riley, a local
Fargo resident, and one of
the founders of GrillingAddiction.com.
We asked Joe what some of his favorite
techniques are, as well as how to get the
most from your grill, during the short
summer months.
First, can you tell us a little bit about
yourself, your background in grilling
and how you became a go-to resource
for grilling enthusiasts? How did you
come up with the idea for grilling
addiction?
Several years ago a good friend of
mine, Matt Charpentier, and I wanted
to learn about cooking with charcoal/
open fire. We both already had an
interest in food, but limited knowledge
of grilling on anything other than a
traditional gas grill. We began hosting,
events we dubbed Grill-A-Thons,
which were really just big parties where
everyone shows up with something
different to grill, and we grilled all day.
Doing this allowed us to experiment
with different ingredients as well as
techniques, without the added pressure
of preparing the only main course.
After we developed our skills, Grill-
A-Thons inspired us to share our
new found knowledge through
GrillingAddiction.com.
What is the key to grilling the ‘perfect’
piece of meat?
Don’t be afraid to season your food,
and always let proteins rest after
they come off the grill. The larger
the protein the longer it should rest
before cutting.
What is your favorite meat to grill?
This is a tough one, but I absolutely
love beef tri-tip. Tri-tip is a small roast
with great flavor, and not too much
fat. It is perfect for the grill because
it doesn’t take too long to cook,
nor does it cook too quickly. It is
also very versatile when it comes to
preparation, and it works well with
any type of cuisine.
What is your favorite non-meat item
to grill?
I love grilled green beans or asparagus.
I prepare both of them the same way:
place them in a Ziploc bag with extra
virgin olive oil, fresh citrus juice, salt,
pepper, garlic and red pepper flake.
Leave them in the marinade for 30
minutes to an hour then grill over
medium heat. They are fantastic!
From our research, it appears that
people are getting creative with their
grills and using them in different ways
(smoking, indirect cooking etc). What
are some tips or recommendations
for someone looking to try one of
these methods?
The easiest and most versatile way
to set up your grill is to use two heat
zones. One zone should be set up
for direct high heat, and the other for
indirect low heat. The extreme high
heat will allow you to get a really good
sear on the outside, and then you can
use the indirect side to gently bring your
food up to the desired temperature.
Depending on the type of food you
like and the equipment you have, there
really isn’t much that can’t be done on
a grill.
What’s your ‘perfect burger’?
My perfect burger is no less than 1/3lb.
of organic, grass fed beef. I preseason the
ground beef with Cajun seasoning, and
leave the salt for latter. Mix the ground
beef gently and quickly being sure not
to over work it. After making the patties,
season the outside with salt. Use a high
heat to get a good sear and finish them
indirectly, to your desired doneness.
At this point the only requirement is
cheese, I like blue cheese, and you can’t
go wrong with bacon.
What does living, ‘the good life,’ mean
to you?
Living the good life is spending time
with family, and friends, enjoying good
beer, and good food. Doing all of this
while at the lake is living the great life.
Riley’s advice is simple: use the correct
amount of heat, keep seasoning timely
and simple, and don’t be afraid to
experiment or try new things. Combine
all these tips and you’ve got the recipe
for a summer filled with fun and good
food.
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FATHERS
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ONLY FROM DAD:
5 THINGS TO TEACH YOUR CHILD
BY: CAREY CASEY | WWW.FATHERS.COM
they grow up so fast, and before we know it
they’re moving out and getting on with their
lives. Also, it’s sobering but true: none of us
have a guarantee that we’ll be here tomorrow.
You never know when something tragic could
happen.
I’m not telling you all this to bring you down, but to
remind you how important it is to have your priorities
straight. It’s too easy to get caught up in the busy-ness of
life and coast along.
A while back, I heard about a great idea from a
committed father named Bob — a way to be purposeful
about the time he has left with his three sons at home.
Part of living out that commitment includes leading
regular family meetings, where everyone has a chance to
talk about what’s going on and share any concerns they
may have.
One day Bob came to the family time with this
exercise: each of the boys had to come up with five
things they wanted to learn before they leave home.
Bob and his wife came up five things they thought their
sons needed to learn as well.
By the next meeting, the boys had listed things like:
how to fix various things on the car; how to manage their
time; how to find a job; how to cook eggs and French
toast; how to fix or replace a faucet.
What would your kids say? Maybe it’s time to ask.
I know teenagers often act like they already know
everything, but eventually all kids realize that they
don’t. They’ll leave home one day and there’s a lot of
information and skills they’ll need if they’re going to do
well on their own.
A big part of our job is coaching them now as we
prepare them for that time. There are hundreds or even
thousands of things our children need to see and do and
learn, and as dads, we’re in the best position to teach
them many of those things. It’s a never-ending task, so
we need to get started.
So, your number one action point for today is to
follow Bob’s lead and ask your kids what they want to
learn from you. Start with five things for now; you can
always add to them later, or start a new list once you
have the first one checked off.
It’s a great exercise to help get some specific goals in
front of you for each of your kids. And it might help you
keep them as a high priority and make the most of every
opportunity you have with them.
Action Points for Dads on the Journey
• Talk with your children’s mother about an
age-appropriate goal or skill for each of your
children to learn (and for you to work on with
them) during the next month — tying shoe
laces, doing dishes, mowing the grass, finding
useful information on the Internet, checking
the air in the car’s tires, etc.
• Give your children a glimpse of your
budget and regular bills you pay, so they gain a
better understanding of how much it costs just
to keep the lights on and food in the pantry.
• No matter what your child’s age, recruit
him or her to assist you this weekend as you
take care of a routine home maintenance task.
• Help your kids find authors that they love
to read.
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