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D I C K I N S O N S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y
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#BOOKWORM
A summer of magic, myth, and mischief
By Cindy Thronburg
Magic, Myth, & Mischief
To start this summer fun, we will be
doing a twist on our annual kick-off
event. We will be having a Medieval
Carnival on Saturday, May 29th from
10am to 2pm. It will be an event to
remember, with live music, food trucks,
and plenty of medieval-themed activities,
including pool noodle jousting, shield
decorating, and a dragon egg hunt. The
Police and Fire Departments will also be
attending! The Carnival will be occurring
during regular library hours this year, so
It’s almost summer, and we at the patrons can check out their first books to
Dickinson Area Public Library are get started with their reading challenges.
looking forward to be able to offer you We hope to see you there!
a summer full of programs and activities Here are some more things happening
that are far closer to normal than what at your library this summer!
we had last year. Our staff are hard at • Books and Brew is restarting in-
work planning events to entertain and person on Thursday, May 6th at 7:00pm
engage your family all summer long. at DePorres Lounge. The book we will be
This year, the theme for our Summer discussing is Breakfast with Buddha by
Reading Program is “Magic, Myth, and Roland Merullo. Copies of the book are
Mischief.” It will be jam-packed with fairy- available for check-out at the front desk DICKINSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
tale fun in a world of stories. Princes and of the library. Upcoming titles will be
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
princesses, knights, dragons, unicorns, Strange but True by John Searles for June
and all sorts of fantastic creatures will and Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum
join in on the fun. for July.
The Summer Reading Program itself • Our board game collection is now
will be similar to that of years prior. It available! Visit the historical section of
is broken down into four age groups— the library to view available games. You
Early Literacy (ages 0-5), Children can also visit our website to view game
(ages 6-11), Teens (ages 12-17), and descriptions.
Adults (ages 18+). Each age group does • Several programs will be restarting
different activities for chances to win or continuing in June. Sign-up will be
some terrific prizes. Early Literacy/ required for ALL programs and space will
Children can work towards winning a be limited. Sign-up can be done online or
Giant Lion Plush, Robo Alive Dragon, by calling the library. Programs include:
Camera, Disney Doll Bundle, Playdoh • Tiny Tots Storytime: Mondays at
Ice Cream Maker, Knight Play Tent, 9:30am for ages 0-2
Chef Set, and more! Teens can try for a • Preschool Storytime: Will
$25 Amazon Gift Card, Retro Handheld continue every Tuesday and
Game Console with over 400 games, or Wednesday at 10:30 am for ages
Bluetooth Headphones. Teens will have 3-5. The two Storytimes each
a weekly prize winner each week in week are duplicates, so please
summer! All they have to do is complete only sign-up for one.
a badge each week and be entered to • S.T.E.A.M. for ages 6-11
win! Adults will have the chance to • Teen Tuesdays for ages 12-17
win a Fairy Tale/Fantasy Themed Gift • Free Family Movies for all ages
Basket or $25 Gift Cards for Amazon, • Tot Drive-In Movies for ages 0-5
Domino’s, Applebee’s, and Subway. All • Lego Club for ages 5-17
sign-ups for the reading program will be We are so excited for you to join us this
done on Beanstack. Readers will track summer! Visit our website and Facebook
their reading challenges online through page to watch for further announcements
Beanstack; no need to fill out and bring regarding additional visiting performers
slips into the library! Watch our website and other fun things! █
and Facebook page for more information
on how to sign up!
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COVER ARTIST TMI Systems
Corporation
Ellen Jean Diederich
Dickinson, ND
Ellen Jean Diederich lives in
Fargo, ND and has been painting
professionally since 1985.
The Fargo artist’s neo-impressionist
paintings have been displayed and
critically acclaimed at numerous “The details are not
national exhibitions since 1991, the details. They
and her original works and giclée make the design.”
reproductions have been widely - Charles Eames
celebrated and published. Collectors
often mention the beautiful color and
the positive and healing nature of her
work.
Ellen has authored and illustrated
three books. Two of the books are
award-winning children's books. The
TMI Countertops
third, “Progressive Painting – Your Bring the beauty and quality of
Creative Journey”, provides guidance TMI Countertops into your project.
From premium to practical, we
though the painting process. Sea ng + Interiors + Design + More
have options that fit any budget.
See the events page on her website
And our design team is available
for upcoming shows and workshops. Krista Riesinger to ensure that your selection is
A three-and-a-half-day workshop will Interior Furnishings Specialist
P: (701) 456.6358 functional and easy to maintain.
be held May 25-28th (Tues-Thurs Ellen Jean Diederich
9:30AM-4PM and 9:30AM-12PM Email: krista.riesinger@tmisystems.com
Friday) in Fargo, ND. The cost is $295. Bismarck, ND through the month of
This class is designed to broaden May. The gallery's current exhibit is
your skills using acrylic paint and called "Good Vibrations" and features
strengthen your sense of design. Ellen and artist Medora Frei. Ellen will
Registration is limited to 8 students. also have a few pieces on display at
There will be a large television screen The Capital Gallery West in Medora,
so you can see demonstrations clearly ND over the summer.
and practice social distancing during Visit Ellen's website at: www.
the workshop. See her website for ellenjeandiederich.com. █
more information and to register.
Example of artwork taught at workshop
Sign up for Ellen's “Painting of the
Week” blog where she tells the story
of a painting and describes something On display through May
specific about the painting process.
You may also sign up to receive her The Capital Gallery
newsletters there.
A variety of watercolors and acrylic
A black and white sketch of "Off to Work" -
a starting point for the artwork on the cover
109 N 4th Street
original paintings by Ellen will be Bismarck, ND
on display at The Capital Gallery in
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HEALTH
Eczema tips from a doctor mom
By Dr. Samantha Kiedrowski CeraVe and Cetaphil. Coconut oil is a
Winter is almost over! Hopefully great natural alternative. Use them
that means dry skin season is almost after bathing and really as often as you
over too. If your kids are like mine, need to!
they might suffer from scaly skin all Second, avoid triggers. For some,
year round. Eczema is very easily the dryness is the only trigger. For others,
most common skin condition I see it is important to avoid scented lotions
in my Family Practice office. More or cosmetics. Some clothing can cause
common in kids, it can occur anytime sensitivity as well. For your little ones
in a person’s life. It is caused by with facial rashes, it may be time to
disruptions in the skin barrier that start weaning the pacifier. If that is not
lead to slightly higher than normal an option, consider a type that allows
levels of water loss, causing drying. more airflow.
The immune system gets involved too. Finally, use a steroid cream to reduce
Immune cells close to the skin surface the inflammation. Hydrocortisone
essentially “over-react” to common 1% is the only type available over the
environmental triggers. These triggers counter in the US. Apply a thin layer to
can differ from patient to patient. the rash twice daily for up to 2 weeks.
Some common ones include scented If still present or worsening, reach
lotions or creams, make up and other out to your health care provider for a
cosmetics, pacifier use and chronic lip- stronger steroid. Steroids shouldn’t Dr. Kiedrowski and her family
licking. The dryness alone can trigger be used on areas of thin skin such as
an immune response. This response around eyes or genital areas unless
creates the red, inflamed and itchy directed to do so by your provider.
patches of skin that are the herald Hopefully, with these tips you and
sign of the disorder. There is a strong your family will have clearer skin
genetic component as well, so it may just in time for short-sleeve, summer
be passed down through generations. weather!
So what do we do about it? It is Dr. Samantha Kiedrowski provides
important to tackle the disease from Family Medicine and Obstetrics/
three angles. Prenatal Care at CHI St. Alexius
First, moisturize, moisturize, Health Dickinson Medical Clinic. To
moisturize! This is the most important reach Dr. Kiedrowski or to schedule an
piece. I recommend a thick, non- appointment, call 701-456-4200. █
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in a jar that you scoop out with your
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YOUR HEALTH
What's in my medicine cabinet STOP BY, SAY HI, AND
By Steve Irsfeld by taking a betaine/pepsin combination
PICK UP A COPY!
Routines are something we all product that adds acid to my gut. The
have. Some with OCD have extreme combination works for me because
routines, while others can be casual when I feel heartburn coming on. In my
and loosely done. If you speak with the case and probably in most people’s case,
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fire department, a good routine is to the problem is a lack of acid, not too
change your smoke detector batteries much acid. Another option would be a
every time we change the clocks due chewable tablet with deglycyrrhizinated
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that don’t have stomach. Country Rose Cafe Dickinson State University
daylight savings Most of you Dakota Diner DSU Heritage Foundation
change their know that I am Blue 42 Ukrainian Cultural Institute
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Spring to genes, not The Brew
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another routine that is happening daughters always laughed and thought
Dickinson Theodore I Don’t Know Bar
around us. Typically, we cannot work I would look pretty silly with hair. Why
in our yards this early in the year, but I do I mention this? As part of my daily
Roosevelt Regional Airport Tee Shots
did hear lawnmowers revving up this routine, I use a natural sunscreen and Stark Development
past weekend. It always feels good to go moisturizer applied to my face and Corporation RICHARDTON
through our closets and purge stuff we head. I’m not a huge fan of sunscreens Chamber of Commerce Suzy’s Stash
don’t wear anymore or rid ourselves of because we need the sun to contact Convention and Visitors The Country Drug Store Pharmacy
unwanted items. our skin to synthesize the prohormone Bureau Dee Dee's Cafe
Your medicine cabinet is no different. Vitamin D. I do like it on the head, neck, Dickinson Museum Center
I recently spoke to a couple dealing and face. After all, I have a family history West River Community Center BELFIELD
with some intestinal distress, and they of skin cancer, and if the “bean” is left Edgewood Hawks Point Trappers Kettle
reached into the medicine cabinet and uncovered, it will surely burn in the Consolidated City Hall
found some severely outdated Imodium. summer sun. Dan Porter Motors
The question was, do I think it was still I also have some miscellaneous
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was 2/2000, almost 20 years old. The diphenhydramine (anti-histamine), and
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think it is still good. Products have Take the time today or this weekend Holiday Inn Express & Suites Medora Uncork'd
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and the date needs to be respected. cabinet, purge the old stuff and TownPlace Suites
What is in my medicine cabinet? consider adding something that might Microtel Inn & Suites BISMARCK
Let’s start with pain medication. I be beneficial to your overall health. If AmericInn The Capital Gallery
am allergic to aspirin and ibuprofen, you have outdated prescription and Players Sports Bar & Grill Bisman Community Food Co-op
so I typically have a Tylenol bottle in non-prescription products, we have a Frankie’s West Side Shell Bismarck Art & Galleries Assoc.
the cabinet. I take one about every 2-3 disposal bin for these products, so bring Villard Cenex
months if I have a headache but use it them down and get rid of them so they
very seldom. The downside of taking can be disposed of in a safe manner.
Tylenol or acetaminophen is that it Stop by or call the pharmacy to
can deplete glutathione. Glutathione schedule a free 20-minute Strategy
is referred to as the master anti- Session for more information on
oxidant. Taking a dose of NAC or a developing your personalized
liposomal glutathione while taking supplement regimen or other health
acetaminophen can offset this depletion. concerns that you might have.
Options in place of NSAIDs for pain Please visit my website at www.
and inflammation include systemic irsfeldpharmacy.com to find this and
enzymes and curcumin; both are anti- other archived articles in the blog
inflammatory and can be helpful for section. Until next time, be vigilant about
pain. your health! █
Many people have anti-acids in their
cabinets in the event they have reflux
or GERD. I don’t use those but get relief
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ROTARY CLUB
Dog on a Frog meets kids in Head
Start
By Rotarian Kari Shea (Illustrator), was the book chosen to give
In 1985 Rotary International, the to the children. This hilarious book was
world’s first service club organization, then read to the children by Rotarian Dr.
declared basic literacy to be a pre- Woodrow “Chip” Poland from Dickinson
condition to the development of peace. State University Ag Department and
Ever since, Rotary clubs around the Rotarian Angie Rabbitt from Best
world have promoted literacy. Each Friends Program in Dickinson. The kids
year, the Rotary Club in Dickinson has followed along with the electronic copy
partnered with Head Start in Dickinson on zoom. After the reading, the children
and Hettinger to encourage children to found out that they got to keep the book.
develop a love for reading. The project Julie Jahner, Education Coordinator
involves choosing a book for children from Head Start stated, “We had such
in the Head Start program, reading the wonderful comments from the kids when
book to the children and presenting the they received their book to take home.
book to each child to keep. This year, with Some comments were: 'This is mine?'
COVID restrictions in place, technology 'I get to keep this one?' 'I don't have to
was employed to help the club achieve bring it back?' 'My Mom can read it to me
its mission. Thanks to Annika Plummer at my house?' So, with those comments, I
and the DSU Ag Department, the book would say it was once again a success!”
was digitized so it could be presented via “Education is the key to unlock the
zoom. golden door of freedom.” ―
Dog on a Frog by Kes Gray (Author), George Washington Carver █
Claire Gray (Author), Jim Field
HEARTRIVERVOICE.COM MAY 2021 | PAGE 9
LESSONS IN BUSINESS
VOICING HIS THOUGHTS
Is it okay to declare your own holiday?
What's your favorite weekend getaway trip?
By Debora Dragseth attitude toward your job.
It’s finally Friday morning. It’s been If absenteeism—or its close relative,
a stressful week so far and you are not high turnover—are problems at your
sure that you can face another day. It’s company, it is a strong indication that
a beautiful spring day—72 degrees employees lack commitment to their jobs.
with sunny skies. You decide to call in Employers can consider three helpful
sick, telling your boss that antidotes. First, implement
you are just “not up to par policies that clearly state the
today,” and hit the road for company’s leave policies and
an out-of-town golf course. resulting disciplinary actions
Hreasy, a company that if policies are disregarded.
specializes in automated Second, provide a positive
job applicant screenings, role model for subordinates
recently interviewed 1,200 and co-workers to follow.
applicants for retail jobs Finally, honestly evaluate the
and 28 percent said that it’s workplace environment. Is it
okay for healthy workers to take a day a place where employees enjoy coming
off when they are feeling overworked. to work every day? If not, find out why
In addition, more than 25 percent of the and do what you can to make it better.
Todd Schweitzer John Odermann employees surveyed said that they think Debora Dragseth, P.D. is a professor of
There's no place like my back yard This one is a pretty easy one to poor attendance should not be grounds business and Vice-president of Academic
on a warm spring day with nothing answer, but I'm going to cheat and for termination, while one out of ten see Affairs/Provost at Dickinson State
planned. That's the get away part. give two. We love heading to the nothing wrong with calling in sick to get University. Her column appears monthly,
Sleeping in until 8, coffee with my wife Odermann ranch north of Belfield. It's a day off that they felt was deserved. providing commonsense answers to
in on the deck with the mixed chorus always great to see the kids interact Some employers feel that their common workplace issues. █
of robins, chickadees, mourning with their cousins and grandparents employees’ work ethic and commitment
doves and wrens. Most of the kids and on the same fields and pastures I grew to the job are eroding at a startling pace.
grand kids will be over late morning up on. When we're looking to get out Studies back up that belief by indicating
and I get to watch and play with the of town, however, we head to the in- that more employees are taking
little ones. Steaks or burgers on the laws in Bismarck and spend time on advantage of privileges they feel that
barbecue and s'mores on the fire pit. the river. I guess when you're around they have earned, including the right to
Everyone home and mom and I off to family and friends it doesn't matter take off a day from work whenever they
bed by 10. Sunday morning Mass and where you are. My late brother Mike feel like it.
then brunch with some of the family. had a saying, "making memories". Examine your own work ethic and
A nap in the backyard hammock is a It's important to get away and make attitude by asking yourself the following
bonus. A nice evening stroll through memories with the people you love. nine questions:
the neighborhood and then a beautiful • Do I show up for work on time?
sunset on the front deck before going • Do I project a positive, upbeat
inside and relaxing with a good book. attitude?
Sounds pretty much just right. • Am I willing to help coworkers or
customers when they ask for assistance?
• Am I willing to take on new tasks or
new responsibilities?
Rob Eilts • Do I speak positively about my place
There are so many great of work and the people I work with both
adventures in Western ND but I inside and outside my organization?
would have to say we do love our • Do I share my opinions and ideas in
weekend getaways in Medora! From a constructive manner?
the beautiful hills at the Theodore • Do I like working with my co-
Roosevelt National Forest where you workers and do they seem to like
can drive they, hike, or just sit and working with me?
watch the bison wander by. We love to • Would I enjoy working with
visit the fun shops of Medora as well someone like me day in and day out?
as the great places to eat. Fish the day • Do I make every attempt to do my
with the amazing Medora Musical that work to the best of my ability—including
is a great show every year! You can't the tasks I find less rewarding?
go wrong with this weekend trip. If you answered “yes” to a majority
of the above statements, you likely have
an excellent work ethic and a positive
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YOUR HEALTH CITY BEAT
Meal planning made easy Where are you on the map?
By Gabrielle K. Hartze, RD, LRD one mealtime for a week at a time, slowly By Brian Winningham should have time to get there, right? So,
Whether you’re trying to stick to a adding in additional meals to fit your I was asked this question somewhere we need to figure out where we are on the
budget, eat healthier or minimize buying schedule. in the thick woods of the US Army Infantry map, so we know if we are heading in the
take out, meal planning can help you get 2. Choose your recipes, but not too School at Fort Benning Georgia. It was a right direction.
there. By planning meals ahead of time, many. Start small! Schedule only 2 or 3 hot, muggy summer night at about 4am, One of best ways to figure out where
only the food needed for that week is recipes at first and increase the number and I was leading a patrol with about we are headed is to determine where
bought instead of “what looks good” at of recipes weekly until you find your 35 of my fellow Infantry officers. My we have been and what terrain we have
the time. For those of you that are the balance. If planning to use leftovers as a instructor cadre asked mainly because passed to get here. Our Comprehensive
planning type, this may already be part meal, planning for more than 2 recipes a we were lost, and we needed to reach Plan was created in 2013 during different
of your routine. But those not as plan week with offer great variety. Otherwise, our destination soon. I was on the ground situations and different projections of
oriented, meal planning isn’t as difficult eating the same thing for dinner last with my camouflage poncho over my head the destination. One of the projections
as it seems - only a few minutes is all that night and then again for lunch the and my red lenses flashlight out, I was showed we should have about 40,000
is needed. following day for multiples days may trying to determine on the map exactly people living in the city. We are at about
become repetitive. where we were located. In those days, we 25,000 people currently, so we need some
3. Check did not have any small devices that could minor course corrections to our heading.
your pantry. Are show you a map location, and we did not We need these small course corrections
there ingredients have any handheld GPS technology that to determine if we are headed towards
stowed away in your we could carry. So, I had my “old school” our best future destination.
pantry, refrigerator military lensatic compass out that had Our future destination is part of our
or freezer that can a small amount of tritium that glowed city’s mission, to enhance quality of
be used up? Quickly with a faint green light. I knew we had place to live, through exceptional public
skim the ingredients walked about 8 miles through the woods, service. As we continue on our heading
called for in your and we needed to be at our objective no to 2035, we have a few major terrain
chosen recipes to later than dawn. The idea was to have features to pass along the way to know
check if you already all the platoon members quietly in place we on the right course. One feature is our
have those items on waiting for the signal to conduct an early “Town Square” project. We are almost
hand. morning raid on a fictional enemy village. there, we have the ground ready, and we
Beginners Tip: I had a standard military map section that are preparing the final design to be ready
Recipe print outs showed grid markings that you could use for construction. If you find yourself
placed in sheet to determine your location; if you could behind the old American Bank Center
Many enjoy searching through protectors not only protects it long-term, see at least two other major terrain on First Street West, you will see a large
cookbooks, saving pins on Pinterest and but also allows you to cross of the items features you could figure out your precise empty dirt lot; that area will be the new
taking some time to anticipate cooking. you already have on hand with a dry location. “Town Square”, and we are preparing to
It’s an important part of meal planning. erasable marker. Well it was dark, Georgia forest dark, begin building hopefully later this fall.
Not only are meals a solution to the 4. Time to make a grocery run or and I could not see farther than about 20 Another place we will pass along the
problem of needing to eat, but making a pickup. Grocery pickup is a blessing, but feet. Over a long walk you must check your way is our “New City Hall Project”. During
meal is an expression of creativity – even if you’d rather get in the extra steps it’s map and compass often to make minor the past two years, the team worked to
if it’s making your pancakes into a new important to have a plan in place before corrections to keep you on heading, and create a vision of a vibrant downtown
shape. Find ways to inspire yourself and entering the grocery store. Writing you must identify major terrain features location that will pull together business
look forward to cooking, as it animates your list in grocery store sections (i.e. along the way so that you can remember and City Hall government operations to
the cooking process. produce, freezer, dairy, etc.) makes for a what you have passed. I finally traced a meet the public needs. We will be moving
Meal planning can be broken down quicker trip also. basic line between our start point and into the historic former American Bank
into 4 easy steps: plan, choose, check and Bottom Line: The more often meal where I thought we roughly should be Center at 93 First Street West. The plan
shop. planning is done, the easier it becomes. based on how long we had walked and is to complete the front entrance and
1. Plan ahead. Choose a day in which Start small by planning for only 2 or determined we needed to go roughly the new City Commission Chambers and
to meal prep as well as the number 3 meals at first until you get the hang another mile to reach our objective, but Municipal Court area by October 1st of
of meals you want to prep for that of things. Simple and easy recipes are we had very little time remaining to make this year. Our City Hall functions should
week. Are you planning for 3 meals per perfect for meal prepping. Checking for the walk. be up and running by that date, and we
weekday, just weekday dinners or a items on hand before venturing to the Where are we on the map? Over will have accomplished a major feature
different combination? When are you grocery store will refrain from doubling the past 4 months on our City “Future for our city’s future roadmap.
crunched for time the most during a up on items. Roadmap,” we have been scouring our By the way, we walked a bit further
typical day? Plan for the meal or meals For grocery lists, meal planning map to figure out exactly our location. that night and found our objective. We
that get neglected the most (usually the templates and recipes, head over to my The City of Dickinson team and made it before dawn and completed
evening meal). The typical week by week Pinterest page @rdnutritionu. many community members created a our mission. That was day 3 of a 67-day
plan doesn’t work for everyone so, create Is there a topic you would like to Comprehensive Plan 2035, also known training cycle, so I did get several more
your plan based on the number of days see covered in the future? Email me at as a “Master Plan”, that was subtitled nights of finding out where I was on the
between shopping trips. gabrielle@nutritionu.co █ “Roadmap to the Future”. We are about map. █
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COMMUNITY
Touch a Truck
Are you ready for the premier event of
2021? Infinity Real Estate Group LLC is
hosting a new event to Dickinson –Touch
a Truck!
Infinity Real Estate Group LLC, a
local Real Estate Brokerage believes in
being involved and giving back to the
community. With summer on the horizon,
and 2020 in the rear view mirror, it is
time to get out to a Fun Family free event!
Touch A Truck is a unique, interactive Monday-
event that allows children, young and old, Saturday,
to see, touch and explore their favorite
9 to 5
emergency vehicles and over fifty big
and small trucks used for construction, Summer
farming, delivery and more! Sundays,
Come out and see the best local Noon-5
businesses and the equipment they use
(Memorial
and sell on a daily basis up close and
personal. Enjoy meeting the individuals Day to
that protect, serve and build Dickinson Labor Day)
and Southwest North Dakota.
This is a FREE event sponsored
by Infinity Real Estate Group LLC in
conjunction with Dickinson Parks and
Recreation. For the younger crowd,
they can get their face painted and take
pictures with McGuff the Crime Dog,
Smokey the Bear, Teddy from the Big
Sticks and the Toy Story Crew! Food, fun,
freebies, puppies, music, inflatables and
more.
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Event will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021
from 11AM – 4PM at the West River Ice
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NOTES FROM THE BADLANDS or beast. The fires were nothing like the
BEAT THE
forest fires in the Northern woods. But
Fighting fires in the Badlands they destroyed large quantities of feed,
RUSH!
and we had to stop them where possible.
give thanks. The process we usually followed was to
Day in and day out, you put Service kill a steer, split it in two lengthwise, and
above Self. We thank you for running then have two riders drag each half-steer,
towards danger while ensuring the weak, the rope of one running from his saddle-
the old and young, were cared for and horn to the front leg, and that of the other
safely evacuated. to the hind leg. One of the men would
In later years, as President of the spur this horse over or through the line of
United States, Theodore Roosevelt would fire, and the two would then ride forward,
award the Medal of Honor for bravery dragging the steer bloody side downward
beyond the call of duty. As President along the line of flame, men following on
of the New York City Board of Police foot with slickers or wet horse-blankets,
Commissioners, and Ex-Officio a Member to beat out any flickering blaze that was
of the Fire Board, TR awarded Medals for still left. It was exciting work, for the
Valor. These look just like the New York fire and the twitching and plucking of
Joe Wiegand the ox carcass over the uneven ground
Yankees symbolic stylized NY.
As a Badlands cattle rancher, circa maddened the fierce little horses so that Bring your
By Joe Wiegand 1884-1886, like you, Theodore Roosevelt it was necessary to do some riding in
With tremendous gratitude for order to keep them to their work. After bike in for a spring
fought grass fires. TR wrote about those
those firefighters, first responders, and earlier fire-fighting experiences. a while it also became very exhausting, tune-up!
National Guard members who helped to “On several occasions we had to fight the thirst and fatigue being great, as, with
save the Burning Hills Amphitheater, the fire. In the geography books of my youth parched lips and blackened from head to
Burkhardt House, the Chateau de Mores foot, we toiled at our task.”
Interpretive Center, and the irreplaceable
prairie fires were always portrayed as
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occasion of the April Fools Day Fire, we enough to be a source of danger to man
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CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
North Dakota Scenic Byrider Program
scenic byways and backways, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, 13 state parks and
numerous unofficial scenic drives offer fantastic journeys for motorcyclists looking for
a thrilling afternoon run or a multi-day adventure with friends.
North Dakota Tourism launched the North Dakota Scenic ByRider Program in 2013
as an incentive to get motorcycle enthusiasts out on the state’s scenic byways and
backways. Riders traveling five of the 25 recognized routes in the state in one calendar
year received a patch indicating they are a North Dakota Scenic ByRider.
The program has expanded to include new routes and North Dakota’s state parks.
The expansion will make it easier for riders to complete the requirements in a calendar
year for a ByRider patch.
To verify you were on the route, have a photo taken of you holding a copy of the
current North Dakota Travel Guide in front of your bike and a recognizable scenic area,
attraction, accommodation, or event at one of the accepted locations. When you have
five photos, email them to Scooter Pursley at North Dakota Tourism. jpursley@nd.gov
You will receive a patch for your vest or jacket verifying that you are a North Dakota
Scenic Byrider. Those riding two-up will receive patches for each rider. If you completed
Photo credit: ND Tourism the program in a previous year and do it again this summer, you will receive a rocker
with the year inscribed.
By ND Tourism It’s often said in motorcycling circles that it’s not the destination, but the ride that
North Dakota’s natural beauty is everywhere, from the rugged Badlands in the is the allure. In North Dakota, it’s both. Quaint towns, unique dining spots and great
west, to the tree-lined rolling hills along the Canadian border and colorful fields and scenery dot the landscape on the way to wherever it is you are going. Camping, hiking,
valleys in the east. Perhaps the best way to experience the sights, sounds and smells music and friends await at the end of the journey. █
of this great state is to tour on two (or three) wheels. North Dakota’s 10 recognizedPAGE 14 | MAY 2021 HEARTRIVERVOICE.COM
PIPER’S PALS
Ask Alfie
Dear Alfie: get a happily ever after. Your pet will be Dear Alfie:
I am planning to move in a confused and scared while they wait at My family got a new cat,
couple of months. Should I ask the the pound, because they expect you to Sophie, who is scheduled to
pound to take my pets? come back and get them. Your pet could be spayed next week. But
Sincerely, Moving Out end up being adopted by someone who wouldn’t it be nice to let
Dear Fed Up: is not very nice, or they may even be her have just one litter of
Good news! Unless you are moving put down – there is no guarantee. Is kittens, so that my children
to the moon, chances are you can take that really what you want for them? can witness the miracle of
your pets with! What’s that you say? One other thing: moving can be birth?
Your new apartment does not allow hazardous for your pets. Prepare in Sincerely, Can’t Decide
pets? Well then, why on earth are you advance by updating their microchip Dear Worried:
moving there?! Pets are part of your contact information and ID tags. On As precious as we are as kittens,
family, and you wouldn’t easily abandon the day of your move, be sure to safely the answer is a resounding NO! Pounds,
your children, spouse, or grandparents, enclose them in their carriers before shelters, and rescues are constantly
would you? Give the furry members of the movers arrive, so that no one overflowing with homeless cats. Ever volunteering for
your family the same courtesy and look accidentally lets one of them escape! year, 1.5 million pets are euthanized a rescue, or temporarily foster a litter
for a pet-friendly place. Once you arrive at your new place, it in the US simply because there are not of kittens. Just be sure to keep them
These days, it is becoming more and can be helpful to close your pets in a enough homes. For every kitten you separated from Sophie, in case they
more common for rentals to allow pets. quiet room while movers work. allow your cat to bring into the world, have illnesses that could be passed to
Just make sure you have a copy of their Remember that moving is stressful another homeless cat loses his chance her. You can never be too careful.
vaccination records and don’t forget to for your pets, so please be patient and to find a family. Do the right thing and keep that spay
ask if you need to pay a pet deposit in understanding while they adjust to If you’d like to give your kids a appointment! You’ll be saving a lot of lives.
advance. their new surroundings. In the end, meaningful experience, consider Sincerely, Alfie █
It is important to understand that you’ll be glad you did not leave your
when you surrender your pets to the beloved friends behind! Have questions about your dog or cat? Ask Alfie for advice by emailing
pound, you cannot guarantee they will Sincerely, Alfie secondchancesvolunteers@gmail.com
PIPER’S PALS
Pet Name Match
Your goal: Match the correct name
with the dog. Good luck! █
A: Louie (#____)
B: Trixie (#____)
C: Bugs (#____)
D: Kooper (#____) #1 #2 #3
E: Skip (#____)
F: Duke (#____)
(Answers in our June issue!)
WOULD YOUR PET (dog or cat) LIKE TO BE ONE OF
PIPER'S PALS? SEND US YOUR PET'S PHOTO AND
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NDSU EXTENSION
Stepping On program
By Holly Johnson
balance and strength exercises, home
safety check suggestions, medication
review, and more. Guest experts
including a physical therapist, a
pharmacist and others visit over the
course of the seven sessions providing
One in four older adults has a fall falls prevention information and
MAY
each year according to the Centers for strategies for avoiding a fall.
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The workshop is designed
and Wisconsin leads the nation in fall- specifically for people who age 60 or
related deaths for people age 60 and older and have fallen and have a fear
older. But the good news is that falls are of falling. Participants can expect
not a normal part of aging and can be to leave with more strength, better
prevented. The Stepping On program, balance, and a feeling of confidence
offered in Dickinson, ND by NDSU and independence. There is no cost to
Extension Stark/Billings County, has attend Stepping On.
been researched and proven to reduce Pre-registration is required. To
falls by 31%. The workshop will take register for Stepping On, contact
place on Wednesdays: May 12, May NDSU Extension Stark/Billings County
19, May 26, June 2, June 9, June 16, at 701-456-7665 by May 5. Face
and June 23. Session one (May 12) will coverings are available when social
33 9th St. West, Dickinson - 701.483.4858 be at 10:00 am. Sessions two through distancing cannot be maintained. It
www.irsfeldpharmacy.com seven will be at 1:30 pm. All sessions is important to understand that in-
will be held at NDSU Extension Stark/ person activities pose an unknown
Billings County, 2680 Empire Road level of risk due to COVID-19.
Dickinson, ND 58601. Participation is voluntary. NDSU
In just seven weekly, 2-hour sessions, Extension will take all reasonable
Stepping On gives participants measures, but cannot, at any level,
strategies for avoiding falls including assure protection from exposure. █
DICKINSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
State of the City to be held May 20th
Members of the Dickinson community North Dakota.” Dickinson Public Schools
will come together again on May 20, purchased the Halliburton complex in
2021, for the annual State of the City November 2020, and the event will bring
luncheon hosted by the Dickinson Area the community inside for a first-hand
Chamber of Commerce. look. Trustem continues, “We appreciate
“Each year this event brings together the Chamber and their team for hosting
the Chamber and community members this event. It has long been a staple in
to hear from our city’s leaders and our community. It is an opportunity
talk about our area’s growth, goals for citizens and business leaders to
and priorities,” said Dickinson Area come together to hear about local
Chamber of Commerce’s Marketing developments, ongoing construction,
& Communications Director, Megan and exciting projects in the Dickinson.”
Klassen. Mayor Decker and Representative
This year will include exciting changes Mike Lefor will give brief updates on
to the event, including a unique venue the city and state, respectively. However,
change. The event will take place at the the event will move away from various
future home of the Southwest Career individual presentations from multiple
and Technical Education Academy entities. Instead, the Chamber will host
(SWCTEA). Dickinson Public Schools a panel that includes city, park and
Community Relations Coordinator Sarah recreation, education, and economic
Trustem shares, “We are eager to invite development to provide updates and
the community to the SWCTEA and share answer questions interactively. █
our vision on the future of education and
workforce development in Southwest Governor Burgum engages participants at the February 2020 State of the City luncheonPAGE 16 | MAY 2021 HEARTRIVERVOICE.COM
Then... and Now: Dickinson's early schools - Part 2
By Bob Fuhrman
opinions on the legality of the school
board going ahead to build without a
vote of the people, that position being
doubted by the State Superintendent
himself. This caused sufficient pause for
a special meeting to be called to consider
the issue on August 7, 1890. In the
true spirit of democracy that meeting
reached no permanent conclusions and
spawned several more proposals and
meetings over the course of the next
month wherein bonding versus tax levy
was debated, along with strong feelings
for and against simply enlarging the
school versus finding a new, larger
parcel on which to build a more
commodious building, with space left
for further growth down the line. The
Press, an early champion of bonding for
a larger building, took especial delight
in its local rival, The Herald taking the
opposite track, hooting at Herald editor
Charlie Wilson in its September 6th,
1890 issue when bonding eventually
come out on top (see below).
With the bonding option decided
with popular approval a last meeting
was held on October 4, 1890 to formally
vote on a proposal to bond over 15
years for $8000. With that decided
the project then began quiet progress,
late November seeing “a number of
architects (furnishing) the Dickinson
In last month’s edition of Then… being fitted to the school. Press article discussing the proposed school board with designs for our new
And Now we looked at the beginnings However, even as the existing $3,000 design believed
of formal schooling in Dickinson and building was improved and maintained, the building would be
the erection of the first purpose-built enrollment figures reported completed ”early in the
school in the community which opened (sporadically) in the Dickinson Press fall.” That same edition
in 1885, possibly in time for the start of signaled that change would likely be carried a notice to
the fall term. Located on the NE corner coming: contractors and builders
of Haupt & Barnes Streets (today’s 4th Date Enrollment calling for sealed bids
Street West and 1st Avenue West), that March 1888 75 by July 22nd although
first school building consisted of two Nov. 1, 1890 120 a short item that same
stories of red brick and a third story of Nov. 15, 1890 130 day called into doubt if
wood – the wooden section assumed Dec. 27, 1890 145 local firms would be free:
to be a belfry. Those early years of The nearly doubling of enrollment “Contractors in the line
settlement saw steady growth that in two years sparked ideas, the initial of building are hustling
began to impact the school’s resources, thought being to build a second themselves in Dickinson
it being noted in January 1889 that brick building on the school parcel and it is doubtful if the
D.D. Hersey had been hired to build (suggested in mid-summer 1890), the work on the school
new seats for the school as “increasing new construction being of identical size building can all be
attendance made it necessary to and seven feet apart from the existing handled by home men.”
increase the seating capacity.” Hersey building, the space in between planned No mention of bids
was back eight months later, joined by as a central corridor which would form received or opened
a carpenter named Stamp, when both the base of a central tower finished in appeared in the Press,
men replaced the school’s floors and a style similar to the new courthouse, however, the initial plan
otherwise put the building in good the corridor also to accommodate cloak for simply levying a 2%
repair. In December of the same year rooms and stairs to the upper floors tax to build the addition
it was noted that storm windows were – all to be covered by a new roof. The ran into contrary
Continued, page 25HEARTRIVERVOICE.COM MAY 2021 | PAGE 17
D I C K I N S O N S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y
May 2021
LENNING AND MOBERG TO ADDRESS
GRADUATING CLASS AT 2021 SPRING
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Dickinson State University (DSU) students Aspen Lenning and Abigail
Moberg will address graduates at the institution’s 101st spring com-
mencement ceremony Saturday, May 15.
Graduates and their families from spring, summer and fall of 2020, as
well as spring and summer of 2021, are invited to participate in the
ceremony which will be held outdoors at the Biesiot Activities Center
(398 State Ave. N) in Dickinson beginning at 10 a.m.
Aspen Lenning Abigail Moberg
Aspen Lenning is from Plaza, North Dakota, and is the daughter of Chris
and Jennifer Lenning. She will be graduating with a Bachelor of Sci- active in the Department of Arts and Letters, singing in two choirs for
ence in Agricultural Studies Natural Resource Management option with two years and competing at regional choral events. She is a scholar in
a minor in Leadership Studies. While a student at Dickinson State, Len- the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program and has been on
ning was the DSU Collegiate Farm Bureau president, vice president of its executive committee all four years, earning the Noticed Involvement
Student Senate and was a member of Agricultural Club, International Award multiple times. Moberg also worked at the DSU Heritage Foun-
Club, and the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program, among dation for three years as a student worker. This year, she was the student
others. She also represented DSU in many collegiate competitions and speaker at Dickinson State’s Convocation ceremony and at President
was a writing and agricultural tutor for more than three years. Easton’s investiture ceremony. This summer Moberg will be moving to
the Caribbean island of St. Maarten to start medical school at the Amer-
Lenning was a top four finisher at the 2021 Young Farmers and Ranch- ican University of the Caribbean Medical School in late August.
ers discussion meet, the first-place overall speaker at DSU’s Opportuni-
ties in Agriculture, and has made at least the dean’s list every semester. More than 450 students are eligible to participate in this year’s ceremo-
Lenning has accepted an assistantship with Oklahoma State University ny; this number includes all spring, summer and fall 2020 graduates, as
where she will pursue her master’s degree with future plans of becom- well as spring and summer 2021 graduates.
ing an Extension Agent. Dickinson State will confer nine master’s degrees, 165 baccalaureate
Abigail Moberg is a native of Dickinson, North Dakota, and is the daugh- degrees and 43 associate degrees at the spring commencement cer-
ter of Kevin and Susan Moberg. She will be graduating with a Bachelor emony for spring and summer 2021 graduates. Students will celebrate
of Science degree in Biology with a Pre-Medical Science option and a their graduation by walking across the platform to receive their diplo-
minor in Leadership Studies. While at DSU, Moberg was a member of mas from University President Steve Easton.
the Psychology Club, Science Club, and Housing and Dining Association. The graduates, faculty, staff, alumni and guests will also hear from Dr.
She is the outgoing president of Student Senate, where she served as Debora Dragseth, provost and vice president for academic affairs, and
a senator all four years, including service on the executive committee Danita Bye, a representative of the State Board of Higher Education.
for three. Through that organization, she represented DSU as the head
Livestreaming of the ceremony will be available at www.dickinson-
delegate to the North Dakota Student Association.
state.edu. The ceremony will also be broadcast live on Consolidated’s
Moberg was a resident assistant in Delong Hall for one year and was Channel 18.PAGE 18 | MAY 2021 HEARTRIVERVOICE.COM
DICKINSON STATE ANNOUNCES 2021 DSU APPOINTS JASTORFF AS INTERIM VICE
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE NOMINEES PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND
Eighteen students have been nominated by their respective depart- UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
ments for Dickinson State University’s (DSU) 2021 Outstanding Gradu- Dickinson State University (DSU) has
ate Award. This award is the highest honor bestowed on graduating announced Mark Jastorff’s appoint-
seniors by the University. ment to the position of interim vice
The following students will be honored by the Dickinson State Uni- president for student affairs and uni-
versity Alumni Association at the Outstanding Graduate ceremony Fri- versity relations, effective Friday, April
day, May 14, at 3 p.m. in Murphy Hall’s Thompson Auditorium where 16, 2021.
the winner(s) will be announced. Jastorff, who served as the director of
Trinity Anderson Health & Physical Education Paradise, UT university relations and alumni affairs
Amanda Batey Nursing Bozeman, MT at Dickinson State from 1988 to 1993,
brings more than 40 years of higher
Alexis Bohl Social Sciences Dickinson, ND education experience in student life,
Brenda Cruz Math & Computer Science Discovery Bay, CA enrollment management, advancement, and university and alumni
Jade Derby Natural Sciences Deadwood, SD relations to DSU.
R.J. Dobbins Arts & Letters Dickinson, ND As part of his interim appointment, Jastorff will serve the University
for the next six to 12 months providing leadership and direction to
Sarah Dobitz Teacher Education Dickinson, ND the offices of admissions, student success, student life, student health
Gresh Jones Health & Physical Education Sidney, MT and university relations.
Aspen Lenning Ag & Technical Studies Plaza, ND “We are grateful that Mark has agreed to come back to DSU to step in
to this critical role while we conduct a thorough search for a perma-
Taylor Ludwig Business & Entrepreneurship Laurel, MT
nent candidate,” said DSU President Steve Easton. “It will be wonderful
John McDaniel Natural Sciences Belfield, ND to have an individual in this role who is familiar with the University
Lily McFadden Ag & Technical Studies Killdeer, ND and with the community.”
Paxton Miller Business & Entrepreneurship Savage, MT Jastorff earned his bachelor’s degree in speech and mass communica-
tions from Black Hills State University and has completed graduate
Jacqueline Murray Nursing Walnut Creek, CA
work in educational leadership at Central Michigan University. He is a
Marissa Schatz Math & Computer Science Taylor, ND member of the American Marketing Association and currently serves
Samantha Sheesley Social Sciences Dickinson, ND on the development leadership council for the Council for Advance-
ment and Support of Education.
Julianne Skaff Arts & Letters South Heart, ND
Allison Ziebarth Teacher Education Ray, ND
SUMMER COURSES
2021
Top L to R: Samantha Sheesley, Gresh Jones, Taylor Ludwig, Paxton Miller, EXPEDITED ONLINE EDUCATION!
Jade Derby, John McDaniel, Jacqueline Murray
Complete our online classes in only a few weeks
Bottom L to R: R.J. Dobbins, Aspen Lenning, Sarah Dobitz, Julianne Skaff, Lily
McFadden, Alexis Bohl to get the skills and development you need.
Not pictured: Trinity Anderson, Amanda Batey, Brenda Cruz, Marissa Schatz,
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A COMPETITION OF YOUNG MINDS: ANNUAL distancing at a maximum in order to help mitigate any potential CO-
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD EVENT HELD AT DSU VID-19 spread.
Written by: Kayden Heckaman, DSU Student Intern Two students that participated in the event “Ping-Pong Parachute”
The quiet hallways were Lily and Kiera from Dickinson Middle School. These two stu-
of Murphy Hall were dents went through several iterations of their bottle rocket with help
abuzz with the activ- from their families and teachers before they settled on a design of a
ity of young students. plastic cup taped to the plastic bottle. For the parachute, they used a
What could cause this circle of plastic that was attached to the ping-pong ball via horsehair.
shift in atmosphere? They attached their bottle rocket to an air pump before pressurizing
For the past 27 years, the bottle rocket and launching it. As the rocket descended, the ping-
Dickinson State Univer- pong ball left its resting place within the cup attached to the plastic
sity (DSU) has hosted bottle and slowly floated to the ground. Both Lily and Kiera, along
the Science Olympiad with their teachers, believe they did quite well in this event and were
regional competition, excited about how their parachute performed.
and middle school and Along with the middle school and high school students that come to
high school students the University campus, DSU students also help with the event by writ-
have flooded the DSU ing the tests in accordance to the rules given by the Science Olympiad
campus to participate organization. DSU students also correct these tests. This whole pro-
in different science-related events. Hundreds of students from Beach cess helps DSU students by allowing them to learn more about the
to Bismarck and everywhere in between come to DSU for a day of subject they are writing the test about and to share the knowledge
competition. they have with others.
Science Olympiad is a non-profit organization dedicated to improv- For the participants, Science Olympiad allows them to learn about
ing the quality of science education in grades K-12 and increasing subjects they might not be exposed to in their classrooms. They are
the interest students have in science. The organization also provides also able to learn more about and explore subjects they may have
recognition for outstanding achievements in science education by growing interests in. It may also help them to discover and decide
both students and teachers. They host competitive tournaments and what they could potentially pursue as STEM careers.
professional development workshops for students and teachers that
highlight innovations within STEM professions throughout the United “We’re hoping that next year that we can have the students back on
States. campus because when there are 400 to 500 kids on campus, it’s re-
ally exciting,” said Dr. Corinne Brevik, co-chair of the Department of
During a typical year, about 35 teams from approximately 20 differ- Natural Sciences and professor of physics at DSU. “They are excited to
ent schools participate in various events on the University campus. be here and there is a lot going on. I think for some of them it’s really
These events require a balance of the knowledge of science concepts, good to be around other people who think science is fun.”
process skills, and science applications. All of the events held during
Science Olympiad require students use teamwork, plan in groups, and
cooperate with one another. Students are part of large teams which
split into pairs to complete each event. Just like students that par-
ticipate in athletics, the participants spend months, even the entire
From the Hawks’ Nest
school year, preparing for Science Olympiad. The Dickinson Press has kindly offered me the
opportunity to write a monthly column fea-
As the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how most events are carried turing some aspect of Dickinson State Univer-
out, this year’s Science Olympiad was run differently, too. Normally, sity (DSU). With gratitude for this kind offer,
there are between 400 and 500 middle school and high school stu- I’ll use the first of these columns to review the
dents on the campus for the competition. However, this year, for any history of our hometown college.
“test” portion of the event, students were able to take them at their
own schools Wednesday, March 10. A handful of students from each The citizens of Dickinson, Stark County, and other counties west
school then came to the University campus in order to participate in and south of the Missouri River willed our University into ex-
the more hand-on events Thursday, March 11. istence. A little over a century ago, the citizens of what was
then called “the Western Slope” formed a group that promoted
Students that came to DSU were either in Murphy Hall launching their an amendment to the North Dakota constitution that, if passed,
indoor bottle rockets or in the Student Center Ballroom testing out would create a normal school in Dickinson.
their homemade bridges and cars, among other items. Each school
was on the campus for thirty minutes in staggered time slots in order To read the full article, visit: bit.ly/DSUHawksNest
to finish their events before the next school arrived. This kept socialYou can also read
