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National Rural Electric Cooperative Association conducts a Youth Day for these participants during the tour week. This is a day spent listening to cooperative leaders and discussing the role young adults can play
for cooperatives as they settle in communities and develop careers and families. Riley Hertz, daughter of Reed and Ann Hertz, Carson, represented Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative on the 2012 Rural Electric Youth Tour. She won the local essay contest her cooperative sponsored. “Everything we saw and did, it was just great,” Hertz says, adding she made fast friends with the 12 other North Dakota students on the tour. Hertz says she felt comfortable and cared for by the attentive chaperones for the group. Arden Briemeier, and
his spouse, Amy, were a part of the chaperone group that accompanied the North Dakota students. Briemeier is a rate analyst for Cass County Electric Cooperative, Fargo. Hertz, now a Flasher Public School senior, strongly encourages high school juniors and seniors to compete for a Youth Tour slot. For information on whether your electric cooperative participates in the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, and on participation details, consult your cooperative’s local news in the center section of this issue of North Dakota Living. n
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hanks and farewell” tributes flowed last month from the cooperative community to Edna Stoltz, retiring from the staff of North Dakota Living and the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives. Stoltz retires this month, completing 38 years of graphic design services for North Dakota Living and for the electric and telecommunications cooperatives which sponsor the magazine. In late 2012, John Kary, a Bismarck native, joined the graphic design team at North Dakota Living, succeeding Stoltz. Over her 38-year
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s the new year opens, electric cooperative families should note the approaching Jan. 31 deadline for consideration in the 2013 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Many electric cooperatives in North Dakota participate in the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Cooperatives conduct essay contests for high school juniors and seniors from families each cooperative serves. Essays are evaluated and the Youth Tour trip is awarded to the young writer of the essay judged to be the best from among entries each cooperative receives. The essay topic in the current Electric Cooperative Youth Tour participant selection process is: “In choosing a career in the energy industry, what type of job would you be most interested in and why?” The next Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., experience is June 15-21. During the week, North Dakota Youth Tour winners will visit important governmental, historical and cultural sites. Visits to members of the state’s Congressional delegation will be included. The North Dakota Electric Cooperative Youth Tour delegation will be a part of a group of about 1,500 tour participants sponsored by other electric cooperatives nationwide. The
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ast month, the North Dakota Coordinating Council for Cooperatives (NDCCC) hosted a recognition and appreciation event for retiring U.S. Sen. Kent Conrad. The event was held on the occasion of Sen. Conrad’s retirement from the U.S. Senate, after serving there since 1986. NDCCC is an alliance of cooperative enterprises from a variety of North Dakota business sectors. Through the NDCCC alliance, the advantages and accomplishments of cooperatives are publicized on a regular basis. NDCCC held the recognition event for Sen. Conrad because of his steadfast support for the state’s cooperative community during his tenure. Dennis Hill, executive vice president and general manager, North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives, served as master of ceremonies. Cooperative leaders providing remarks of tribute to Sen. Conrad included: n Woody Barth, North Dakota Farmers Union;
North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives leaders were among those on hand to express appreciation to Sen. Conrad. The leaders included, from left: Robert Grant, NDAREC president; Conrad; Dennis Hill, NDAREC general manager; and Adolph Feyereisen, former NDAREC president.
n David Crothers, North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives; n Bill Ongstad, Farm Credit Services of North Dakota; n Wally Goulet, National Information Solutions Cooperative; n Douglas Erhart, Credit Union Association of the Dakotas; n Everett Dobrinski, CoBank; and n Andrew Serri, Basin Electric Power Cooperative. In an introductory presentation, Hill highlighted Sen. Conrad’s many achievements for North Dakota and the nation. Regarding Sen. Conrad’s support for electric cooperatives, Hill pointed to strong continuing support in the areas of federal financing,
Sen. Kent Conrad thanks cooperative leaders for their collaboration with him during his 26-year Senate career.
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hen the 63rd legislative assembly convenes this month at the state Capitol, the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) will be there to represent the interests of North Dakota’s rural electric cooperatives (RECs). This year’s session will focus on how to spend, invest or save the state’s projected $1 billion budget surplus. Gov. Jack Dalrymple outlined his priorities in a budget address to the Legislature last month. He proposed a $12.8-billion budget for the biennium, which he Dennis Hill called “a balanced plan that will leave the state financially stronger, even after providing greater tax relief and historic investments in statewide infrastructure, education and other priorities.” North Dakota’s RECs are supportive of these investments. We see the critical need for infrastructure development; especially in highway construction and maintenance, water development and financial support for areas heavily impacted by oil development. As for electric utility infrastructure, the millions of dollars we’ll invest in North Dakota in 2013 come from federal loans made by the Rural Utilities Service, private sector loans, and/or internally generated funds. In the area of tax relief, we’ll be monitoring several different approaches to lowering property taxes that are expected to come before the session. Our interest in this debate is tax fairness. Electric co-ops pay more than $17 million in coal conversion taxes, an in-lieu property tax. RECs pay more than $7 million in transmission and distribution taxes based on line miles and
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kilowatt-hour sales (also an in-lieu property tax). And we pay ad valorem property taxes on the unimproved value of land used for utility purposes. The investor-owned utilities pay a centrally assessed ad valorem property tax on most of their utility property. If the Legislature provides property tax relief to the investor-owned utilities by reducing the mill levy assessed against the value of their property, we believe it’s only fair that electric cooperatives be provided a similar level of relief. That could be accomplished through changes made to the in-lieu formula that determines the amount of property tax RECs pay. A few other items we’ll be working on this session include: Improving the state’s One-Call system by reducing costs and making the program more effective against cable cuts and dig-ins. Strengthening laws to prevent copper theft. Supporting conservation programs that protect and preserve our state’s natural resources. Supporting policy that promotes energy conservation and renewable energy development. We encourage REC members across the state to take part in the legislative process. We regularly provide information on our website at www.ndarec.com about bills that have an impact on the operation of your electric cooperative. We always appreciate a helping hand from our electric cooperative members to let their legislator know of their support or opposition to a particular bill. Dennis Hill, editor-in-chief of North Dakota Living, is executive vice president and general manager of the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives, Mandan. Comments can be mailed to Dennis Hill, NDAREC, P.O. Box 727, Mandan, ND 58554-0727 or by email to dhill@ndarec.com.
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n North Dakota, last month was a period of preparation among elected officials – old and new – for lawmaking sessions beginning this month in Bismarck and Washington, D.C. The annual meeting of the North Dakota Association of Telecommunications Cooperatives (NDATC) played host to several elected officials making these preparations. In addition, the meeting provided rural telecom leaders with key updates on federal regulation, previews of telecom work before the next session of Congress, and how telecom co-ops are responding to western North Dakota growth.
Cramer, Heitkamp greetings The newest members of the North Dakota Congressional delegation spoke to the NDATC membership during the annual meeting. Both U.S. Rep.-elect Kevin Cramer and U.S. Sen.-elect Heidi Heitkamp emphasized that they want to take the North Dakota approach to problem-solving to the nation’s capital. Cramer said last year’s election in North Dakota reminded him of what voters in the state continually try to accomplish in the leaders they elect. “I think the intention of the voters is to elect people they believe and trust can go to Washington or go to Bismarck, to work together find common ground,” Cramer said. Cramer said he knows North Dakotans expect that debates will feature passionate disagreement, but that “in the end (we) lock arms and do what’s best for the country. That’s my intention.” As a member of Congress, Cramer said he will work to preserve fair Universal Service Program support for telecom cooperatives. He said now is not the time to be pulling back this support, as the cooperatives have used Universal Service support to make great rural broadband achievements. “It has always impressed me that our rural communities have always been competitive because they have connectivity, and not just the dial tone. The rural telephone cooperatives are making sure this happens,” said Cramer, who has been a N.D. Public Service Commissioner for the last eight years. Heitkamp also expressed admiration for the achievements of the telecom cooperatives. “What is critical in this day and age is access to information, access to communications, and access to the ability to provide those services so that we can grow our communities,” Heitkamp said. She said telecom cooperatives are leading the nation’s infrastructure growth by playing this role and that she will 6
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work to channel effective federal program support for these efforts. Heitkamp, the state’s attorney general from 19922000, said she is determined to take small town North Dakota problem-solving approaches to Washington,
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Randy Christmann said continuing to listen and learn will serve him well as Public Service Commission commissioner.
D.C. She said the recent Senate campaign, involving visits to many rural communities across the state, reminded her that caring people – of widely different backgrounds – can come together to keep communities strong. “So I’m off to Washington to try and change how we do business,” Heitkamp said. “I have the perspectives of the values of rural America, of what rural America provides to the rest of the country and the ethics of the place that we come from.”
Christmann, Fedorchak prepare for Public Service Commission The two new faces on the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) are Randy Christmann and Julie Fedorchak. Christmann was elected last
November and Fedorchak appointed by Gov. Jack Dalrymple in December. Christmann, previously a state senator, from District 33 (including his hometown of Hazen) told the NDATC members he gained key perspectives during his 2012 campaign for the PSC seat. “One of the things that developed for me was I realized I needed to talk less and listen more,” Christmann said. “I think that was an important part of making this a successful campaign, and it is a big factor in preparing me for my role on the Public Service Commission.” Christmann, who served on the West River Telecommunications Cooperative board of directors, and on the NDATC board, thanked his telecom friends for their support and collective accomplishments during their time together. In the public announcement of Fedorchak’s appointment, Gov. Dalrymple said: “Julie’s 20-plus years of experience with state and federal policy, as well as her knowledge of energy-related issues, will make her an outstanding addition to the Public Service Commission.” Fedorchak fills the position vacated by new Congressman Kevin Cramer. Fedorchak served as state director for Sen. John Hoeven since December 2011 and previously as the senator’s deputy state director. While working for Hoeven, she was involved in a variety of energyrelated issues, including federal oil, gas and pipeline permitting, and air quality regulations. Fedorchak is a 1990 honors graduate in journalism from the University of North Dakota “I’m honored to be able to serve during this historic time in our state,” Fedorchak said. “I will work diligently to be a fair, thoughtful, well-informed public service commissioner.” Kent Brick is editor of North Dakota Living. He may be reached at kbrick@ndarec.com.
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Family farm values The original Dalrymple homestead, near Casselton, is the home base for his family, the governor pointed out. “In 1972, right after we got married, Betsy and I moved into the home that was built by my greatgrandfather,” Gov. Dalrymple said. “I grew up on the farm – it was a true farm, rural upbringing. Even though we weren’t that far away from Fargo – just 20 miles away in Casselton – we didn’t go to Fargo very often. We would work six days a week and on Saturday night, we would stay home at the farm.” The Dalrymples have four grown daughters and feel a farm and smalltown environment have been good for their family. “We loved raising our daughters on the farm,” Betsy said. “I think it is a part of their personalities now.” She said the values of rural America and w w w. n d l i v i n g . c o m
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Last November, North Dakota voters elected Jack Dalrymple to a four-year term as governor. 2013 marks the third year of Dalrymple’s tenure as chief executive. In late 2010, he stepped up to the office from his position as lieutenant governor, succeeding John Hoeven, who resigned as governor to begin serving as United States senator. Drew Wrigley continues to serve as the current lieutenant governor. Recently, the governor and Betsy Dalrymple sat down with North Dakota Living for a wide-ranging conversation about their lives, plans and hopes for their prosperous state.
A strong admirer of the N.D. National Guard, Gov. Jack Dalrymple, left, greets Senior Airman Kelsey Peterson upon her return from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan last July at Hector International Airport, Fargo. Also returning were, from left: Senior Airman Shelly Pherson and Senior Airman Tracey Mauch, of the 119th Logistics Readiness Squadron.
the feelings of a community that cares about them is “a trait that our girls will always carry with them.” Gov. Dalrymple said farm life imprinted lasting values on him. “My parents taught me the value of hard work,” he said. “They taught me the value of being close as a family and that there are other things in life than just personal success.”
National Guard family The couple talked about recent experiences with another important family in the state – the North Dakota National Guard. They had just spent extraordinary time with the families of Spc. Tyler Orgaard and Sgt. 1st Class Darren Linde, killed in military action in Afghanistan. The Dalrymples have high praise for what Guard members do for this state. “We are so proud of them in North Dakota. They are family to us,” Gov. Dalrymple said, adding that people sign up for the National Guard in North Dakota at a higher rate than any other state in the nation. He said what makes Guard members of this post-9/11 era special is they volunteer, and, in some cases, make the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in places like Afghanistan. “These are just topnotch people
and we really saw it in the floods in 2011,” Gov. Dalrymple said. “On one day in 2011, we had 3,000 Guardsman on duty in North Dakota, fighting floods throughout the state. How could you possibly replace that in any other way?”
Investment supporting growth For the current Legislature, Gov. Dalrymple and legislators will wrestle with the challenges of unprecedented increases in state revenues and how to channel those revenues to sustain growth and communities. “Everybody needs to realize that we are a unique state in the United States right now. We are a rapidly growing state, unlike almost any other in the nation,” Gov. Dalrymple said. “Our economy is very strong. We have financial reserves. And we have the lowest unemployment in the United States. That means we have challenges that no other state has right now.” “I think the best use of our cash reserves in North Dakota now is to make long-term investments in our infrastructure,” Gov. Dalrymple said. He said this involves roads and highways, but should also address continued on page 10
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other components such as housing, sewer and water. The governor’s proposed 20132015 biennial budget recommends $2.5 billion be spent for statewide transportation upgrades. He said, while the oil-booming region is a much-discussed target for this investment, the rest of the state needs growth-related support services. “It’s funny how much people talk about western North Dakota – you would think that was the only thing going on in our state,” Gov. Dalrymple said. “In reality, our unemployment rate is extremely low in almost every county. We have the same kinds of needs everywhere – there is tremendous demand for improvement and reconstruction of roads and highways in the east, and we have population expansion in the east, as well.” Gov. Dalrymple said the need for boosting law enforcement and criminal justice in western North Dakota is important, and is being addressed. He said the state has been increasing the highway patrol presence in the west, through training new troopers and relocating others. The governor’s biennial budget recommendation includes $3.8 million in additional funding for 15 additional highway patrol troopers.
Gov. Dalrymple says North Dakota’s coal-fired power plants have an excellent track record of controlling emissions. In 2012, Gov. Dalrymple visited Minnkota Power Cooperative’s Milton R. Young Station, near Center. While there, Minnkota’s Gerry Pfau, right, described a new clean coal technology Minnkota Power is employing at the power plant.
“They are a big support to all of our local law enforcement,” Gov. Dalrymple said. Gov. Dalrymple said he is also proposing more full-time positions in criminal investigation, judicial administration and corrections.
Oil exploration environmental impacts Gov. Dalrymple said state monitoring of environmental impacts of oil exploration continues to be a high priority. For work in progress, he points to elimination of open waste pits and the requirement for
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logging of all components used for well fracking as important strides. He said he has also ordered that wildlife protection must be taken into account when a lease of state land for oil exploration is being considered. In addition, Gov. Dalrymple’s budget proposal includes $4 million for 23 new positions dedicated to further ensuring safety and environmental regulations are followed at drilling and well sites. Another environmental protection initiative Gov. Dalrymple would like to take comes in the area of overall landscape conservation. “I have recommended that we create a conservation fund for North Dakota,” Dalrymple said. He said he feels conservation groups, working with the energy and agriculture groups, are mutually recognizing common ground on protecting the environment, wildlife and “special outdoor places,” in his words. The fund, from oil production taxes, would provide up to $10 million annually, for an advisory group to recommend grants awarded by the Industrial Commission to help preserve such places. Gov. Dalrymple said this involves providing public access to surface areas, and keeping them free of any energy development activity. continued on page 12 w w w. n d a r e c . c o m
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Gov. Dalrymple said he works closely with the state’s lignite coalbased electric generation sector in continuing to meet federal clean air requirements. He said over the entire span of the federal Clean Air Act, North Dakota electric power generation interests have steadily improved their air quality achievements. “Over the last 20 years, our air has gotten cleaner and cleaner every year. This is the obligation and we have met it, because of the efforts that we’ve made, because of the technology we have developed, and the way that we manage it,” Dalrymple said. He added North Dakota has “outstanding credibility” with the Environmental Protection Agency. Gov. Dalrymple said technology innovations and attention to air quality improvement continue to be strongly evident. “This is the key over time,” Dalrymple said. Gov. Dalrymple said also that the nation’s and world’s response to global warming is highly consequential for the future of coal-based electric power. He said research needs to continue on how North Dakota lignite coal could be converted into a liquid fuel, which could meet large-scale energy needs without combustion and air emissions. In addition, Gov. Dalrymple said he expects the state Department of Commerce, through grants, to continue working with local communities and units of government on energy efficiency investments. Gov. Dalrymple equates dollars saved from energy efficiency improvements to practically another energy source. He said the federal role in energy efficiency investment support is receding and that the state should do this job. “I think that the state should step up and continue to do this good work – particularly on public buildings, many of which are older. The potential for energy savings
Gov. Dalrymple and the North Dakota Legislature will work on significant infrastructure investment and tax relief during the 2013 session
throughout the state is tremendous,” Gov. Dalrymple said.
First Lady’s priorities Over her first two years as First Lady, and now continuing through the governor’s first full term, First Lady Betsy Dalrymple’s focus is on young child and teen development. The First Lady is currently promoting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library throughout the state. This program accomplishes the mailing of free, age-appropriate books to any enrolled child between the ages of 0-5. The yearly cost to the community for this service is only $25 per child. Twenty-eight North Dakota communities are currently participating.” It’s a wonderful way for kids to start loving books,” she said. The First Lady is also promoting teenage volunteerism. “I feel if any person learns to volunteer at a young age, they’ll continue to do it as they grow into adulthood,” she said.
Tax relief; moving state ahead Calling it “a core issue with us,” Gov. Dalrymple is asking this Legislature to stay on a bold path of tax reduction for the state’s citizens. He is proposing an additional $372 million in local property tax relief, coming after the last biennium’s $342 million in local property tax obligations shifted to the state. “I think the state can and should pick up a greater share of the cost of K-12 education. Why? Because we can. We have the resources to do that. We
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will continue to have the resources to do that,” Gov. Dalrymple said. “There’s no reason why we have to place as much burden on local taxpayers as we are doing today.” Dalrymple said this would result in local school district mill levies that would need to be no more than 50 to 60 mills. “I’m very hopeful that this Legislature will carry through with this,” Gov. Dalrymple said. Gov. Dalrymple said he visits with people who wonder about coupling such a bold initiative with the high levels of infrastructure and services investment the state needs to make. For North Dakotans who endured economic difficulties in the 1980s and ’90s, the present circumstances are unfamiliar, he pointed out. “As governor, what I have to explain to people is, yes, we actually can do all of that. Our reserve funds are actually growing at the same time that we’re making all of these proposals,” Gov. Dalrymple said. “It takes a little getting used to,” he said, “to really believe that all these things are possible for us, over the long haul. I think the great news is that it is true. We need to embrace it. We need to really be proud of our state and think in terms of the possibilities. We – all of us together – can literally create the future that we want for our state.” n Kent Brick is editor of North Dakota Living. He may be reached at kbrick@ ndarec.com. w w w. n d a r e c . c o m
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or a snowmobiler, freshly fallen snow is an invitation for some youthful play. With 14 state snowmobile trails totaling more than 2,800 miles in North Dakota, sled enthusiasts can take advantage of the prairie’s great white open. As long as the trails have a minimum of four inches of packed snow, they are open each season from Dec. 1 through April 1. Since many of the trails are on private land, snowmobilers are reminded to respect all property and remain on marked trail segments. All trails are maintained by volunteers through 39 statewide snowmobiling clubs which help apply for grants to secure equipment and funds to groom the trails. Snowmobile North Dakota manages the state snowmobile program with administration and direction from the N.D. Parks and Recreation Department. “We create a trail system to provide a safer, smoother and more fun riding experience for any snowmobile users,” said Keri Wanner, Snowmobile North Dakota coordinator. “We have a core group of volunteers that come back year after year to make sure those riding experiences take place. They know how the program works and understand that they also have to do a little work to make sure the experience and trail system stay intact so there is a riding opportunity for them, their families and into the future. It’s
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defi nitely a good group of people with a passion and dedication to the program.” To encourage greater membership numbers, Snowmobile ND is launching a recruitment drive with a prize drawing for members. Existing members get an additional chance to win for each new member they recruit. Prizes include a helmet communicator, a helmet camera and a gear bag. “We’ve done a lot of research and noted that memberships of nonprofits are dropping, so we’re doing a couple things to provide more benefit as to why people should join our organization and work with us,” Wanner said. Another new membership perk this year is special insurance coverage packages for recreational vehicles by teaming with Michigan-based Foremost Insurance Group. “The cool part about it is that anyone who purchases an insurance policy through Foremost Insurance with our partnership allows our organization to also receive a royalty back from the company. So it’s a little bit of a donation back to us,” Wanner said. “It’s awesome because this company provides additional discounts to policyholders, more so than what other companies would recognize.” Snowmobile North Dakota coordinates two statewide events each season. The Fourth annual Pink Ribbon Riders ND Snow Run is scheduled for Jan. 11-12 at the Twin Oaks Resort near Bottineau. This fundraising w w w. n d a r e c . c o m
event includes various contests and a live auction. All proceeds support the Pink Ribbon Riders, a nonprofit volunteer-based organization that provides direct financial assistance for breast cancer patients. “Last season, even with no snow, we had 60 participants and raised over $40,000,” Wanner said. This month’s Pink Ribbon Riders event will feature celebrity rider, Cameron Chimenti from 10 High, and one lucky winner will receive a two-day guide package to Snowy Range, Wyo. In addition, Wanner said attendees can expect another $3,200 worth of door prizes. The Snowmobile ND state ride is slated for Feb. 16, headquartered out of Fordville. Snowmobilers can ride the trail throughout the day and enjoy a vintage snowmobile show on Main Street in Fordville. A pulled pork dinner from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion will be followed by a dance until midnight with music by Tripwire. The Fordville-based Ridge Runners club is coordinating the event. “We have a pretty active club of about 20 members,” said Sheri Hoffman, Snowmobile ND board of directors’ secretary and Ridge Runners coordinator of the state ride. “We draw members from a 30-mile radius and take care of a 60-mile of trail, although we groom close to 200 miles. We’ve never hosted the event before, so we’re excited and hoping to have good snow.” w w w. n d l i v i n g . c o m
Hoffmann said her club prides itself on the fact that their trail is not a lot of ditch miles, where snowmobilers simply ride along the highway. “We cut cross-country a lot through pastures and wooded areas, and we have river bottom riding,” Hoffmann said. “We’ve had good success working with landowners, so we have a lot of cross-country riding in some very scenic areas.” After last season’s unseasonably warm temperatures accompanied by minimal snow, Hoffmann is hopeful that this year’s landscape will look a lot differently, enabling sled riders the opportunity to get out and enjoy the snow-filled countryside. “It’s great to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the scenery,” Hoffmann said. “That’s what I like about it, because if it’s going to be cold, it might as well snow so we have something to do.” Anyone age 12 and older must possess a snowmobile safety certification or a driver’s license to legally operate on public land, including ditches and state snowmobile trails. Additional information on events and local club opportunities can be found at www.snowmobilend.org. Check www.facebook.com/ridgerunnersnd for updates regarding the state ride in Fordville. Maxine Herr is a freelance writer from Bismarck. Winter fun continued on page 16 N O R T H D A K O T A L I V I N G J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 3 15
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it gives these kids – a lot of them first-timers – the opportunity to come out and try it,” Geiger said. “It’s a chance they wouldn’t get otherwise.” Snowboarders, or even some brave skiers, can cruise over to the terrain park, a run including ramps and rails for adventurous jumps and tricks. “We try to keep it fresh, so our people make changes to it and add things, so it’s a different course all the time and they don’t get bored with it,” Geiger said. Special events slated for this season include a Military Day with discounts for families of servicemen and women, firefighters and police officers, and a special exhibits day when representatives from Burton visit the ski area and let hill patrons test out the company’s new equipment. Dates and times for upcoming events can be found on the website at www.huffhills.com. Private and group lessons are available on weekends or anytime the ski patrol is on duty. Group COURTESY PHOTO
lessons are $25 for two hours, and private lessons are available for $25 per hour or $40 for two hours. Private lessons can also accommodate two additional people for $10 per person. Lift tickets are $28 for adults and $23 for children and seniors. Season passes start at $310 for children and seniors, $360 for adults, or a family pass is $690. PHOTO BY J.C. BALCOM
inter in North Dakota provides an invitation to head for the hills and strap on some skis or a snowboard. Huff Hills Ski Area south of Mandan ensures a snowy experience, and this year welcomes the addition of a much anticipated tubing hill. “It gives people that choose not to go skiing or snowboarding the opportunity to come out and play on the hill as well,” said Pat Geiger, Huff Hills office manager. “It will attract a whole different genre, and they’re going to really enjoy it.” No need to drag a tube up the hill, either. Instead, each tube clips to a tubing lift, so riders can sit back and relax inside the tube as it takes them to the top. At the top, three lanes are partitioned by snow for a safe and fun experience. “We’ve been following it for years because tubing is very popular in ski areas nationwide,” Geiger said. “So even when there isn’t any snow for sledding in town, we can make snow and offer the tubing.” Huff Hills has the capacity to make enough snow to keep winter sports enthusiasts happy even if Mother Nature is skimpy with the white stuff. Geiger said due to Huff Hills own snowmaking, last year the ski area was open from December to the end of March despite very little natural snow. The lifts are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and Monday holidays in January. Beginning in February, the schedule is extended to include Thursdays and Fridays. Many local schools utilize the weekdays for class trips which Huff Hills provides at a discounted rate. “For the rate that they’re getting,
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esilient North Dakota residents know winter means shorter days, icy roads, bitter winds, freezing temps, piles of snow — and plenty of time spent indoors next to an electric fireplace, reading a good book. For folks who are particularly hardy, the powder is welcome. Regardless of whether the day is bright or blustery, thousands of adventurous people take advantage of Mother Nature’s gift and go snowmobiling, sledding, skiing and more. Dubbed the “jewel of the prairie,” Bottineau Winter Park gets some of the most and best snow Mother Nature (and snow machines!) offers. Served by North Central Electric Cooperative, the family friendly resort offers skiing and snowboarding on a variety of terrain for people of all abilities. Established in 1969 by a group of local businessmen, Bottineau Winter Park was predominantly a downhill ski slope with one A-Frame building catering to guests. Now, five lifts covering 40 skiable acres speed guests to the top, where they can choose from nine trails and take in views of the Turtle Mountain region. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, visitors can tube down one of the fast, exhilarating tracks. Snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are also growing in popularity thanks to the New York Says Thank You Foundation (see below), which recently helped create more trails. Located 10 minutes from Bottineau, the winter park provides full rentals and lessons from certified instructors, and has a base lodge, restaurant and observation deck. For information on Bottineau Winter Park, visit http://skibwp.com/.
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Bucket list yields Annie’s House Bottineau Winter Park will soon open the state’s first adaptive ski facility, which will be used to teach disabled children, impaired young adults and wounded veterans how to ski. In September, more than 400 volunteers converged at the park to help build “Annie’s House,” a 12,000-squarefoot chalet named after Ann Nicole Nelson, the only North Dakotan to perish in the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Nelson, a Stanley resident, had a “bucket list” of things she hoped to accomplish in her life, including skiing and helping other people. Her parents, North Central Electric Cooperative members Gary and Jenette Nelson, became involved with the New York Says Thank You Foundation, and through that partnership, the idea of Annie’s House was born. The foundation has worked on projects across the country since 9/11, trying in some way to “thank” the rest of the country for the kindness and generosity extended to New York City in the wake of 9/11. “Initially, Annie’s House was planned to be an independent building, but then we decided the existing facilities could not support special-needs guests,” explains Wally Brandjord, chairman of the park’s board of directors. “Another goal from the beginning was to keep special-needs skiers from being completely separated from the other guests. Eventually we decided to put it all under one roof.” With a finish date of around Christmas, the adaptive lodge will be outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment including complete handicap accessibility, specialty lounges and quiet rooms. The chalet will feature inviting colors,
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exposed ceiling rafters and rustic, leather furnishings. With cedar bark brown siding and towering windows, the structure will overlook one of the most beautiful recreational facilities in North Dakota. “The adaptive concept that Nicole envisioned is the piece of the puzzle that pulls it all together,” summarizes Brandjord. The project, valued at more than $1.5 million, was made possible by contributions and volunteers. North Central Electric Cooperative gave a cash donation, supplied electrical materials and wired the building. Furnishings were supplied by the Kramer family of I. Keating Furniture in Minot. Area cooperatives and families have also donated labor, materials and meals. During the extensive construction phase of Annie’s House in September, local volunteers got the chance to work alongside some New York City firemen who had been at Ground Zero on 9/11, and families and friends who were affected by the attack. “It was like a family reunion for all the people who had been involved in New York Says Thank You’s past projects. It was kind of like the cooperative spirit. It had the same family atmosphere,” shares Cedric Jacobson, former general manager of North Central Electric Cooperative. “The whole thing is really neat. Annie’s House will be a great asset to the community when complete. I feel good about being a part of it,” he summarizes. Instrumental in the fundraising campaign, Jacobson continues to work daily with about half a dozen other volunteers who live in the Bottineau area including Dwight Olson, a Bottineau resident, who says he trusts the new addition will help those who have special needs.
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In addition to featuring favorite winter sport opportunities, Bottineau Winter Park is opening the state’s first adaptive ski facility. “Annie’s House” will be used to teach disabled children, impaired young adults and wounded veterans how to ski.
“I have been involved with the Special Olympics in North Dakota since 1982, and I believe this facility has the ability to help with getting more people involved in the organization,” he speculates. Brandjord says he believes Annie’s House and the educational programs associated with it will evolve over time. “In the future, we hope to offer things like hiking, crosscountry skiing, and even bird watching for both the public and special-needs visitors” he summarizes “We just have to finish [Annie’s House] first.” Ethan Michelson is a junior at Rolla High School. In addition to writing for the North Dakota Living magazine, he works for the Turtle Mountain Star, K.E.Y.A. Public Radio and BEK Sports Broadcasting
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howcasing the latest in farming and ranching, the 42nd annual KMOT Ag Expo will begin Wednesday, Jan. 23, and continue through Friday, Jan. 25, at the State Fair Center on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot. Doors open daily at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. More than 360 exhibitors covering 950 booths will showcase the latest in agricultural technology and equipment. Several other exhibits will cover all areas of agriculture in western North Dakota. Free seminars will also be part of the expo.
North Dakota Living sponsors screenings Visitors to the 2013 KMOT Ag Expo will learn about a unique concept in the well-being of farmers and ranchers, and take advantage of low-cost health screenings. Trinity Health will offer blood glucose and cholesterol screenings from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The cost is $15. Free blood pressure checks will also be available. “ North Dakota Living is pleased to showcase this important event,” said Clark Van Horn, advertising manager for North Dakota Living . “We sponsor these popular health screenings because electric cooperatives care about the well-being of our members.” The health screenings will take place in Arena 2 at booth 19.
Display focuses on ‘agrability’ Farming is hard work, which is why Trinity Health is eager to let farmers and ranchers know there are steps they can take to make it less of a strain. Trinity will use its presence at the 2013 KMOT Ag Expo to educate producers on a unique concept in agriculture – agrability. Agrability refers to a wide range of solutions and techniques designed to keep producers on the farm by addressing some of the physical issues that can arise after years of wear and tear. “The goal is to eliminate or minimize obstacles that inhibit success of an older farmer or any farmer or rancher dealing with physical problems such as knee pain, back pain, arthritis or other disability,” said Mike Rexin, coordinator of Trinity’s physical therapy department. Trinity’s booth will feature tips on how to adjust the work environment and offer information about the different kinds of equipment available to make farming a little easier. “It can be as simple as adding an additional step to a tractor or installing a bin level that lets a farmer know when the grain is reaching the top of a bin so he doesn’t have to keep
going up and down a ladder,” Rexin said. “We’ll also have lists of suggestions. For example, if you’ve got back pain – these are the types of things you can do to reduce the pain.”
Electric co-ops welcome visitors Next door to the health screenings, North Dakota Living will welcome visitors to its booth. Visitors to the KMOT Ag Expo will also be welcomed by the area’s electric cooperatives, with a booth showcasing electric technology. The electric cooperative booth will display information and products on electric heat, energy-efficient lighting and high efficiency water heaters, according to Randy Hauck, assistant manager for Verendrye Electric Cooperative. Visitors will also find information on grain drying and floor heating. Cooperatives represented at the KMOT Ag Expo will include Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative, Columbus; McKenzie Electric Cooperative, Watford City; McLean Electric Cooperative, Garrison; Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative, Williston and Stanley; North Central Electric Cooperative, Bottineau; Northern Plains Electric Cooperative, Carrington and Cando; and Verendrye Electric Cooperative, with offices in Velva and Minot. The cooperatives’ power supplier, Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Bismarck, will also be represented.
KMOT Living Ag Classroom Join area fourth-graders as they learn how their food gets from the farmer’s fields to the grocery store shelves. The Living Ag Classroom has enjoyed amazing success, with more than 16,000 students, teachers and parents learning about the food chain since its beginning. By taking a tour of the Living Ag Classroom, you can learn about the production and distribution of our food along with the many byproducts of crops and animals that are raised in North Dakota. The classroom is held in the carousel beneath the grandstand and is open to the public with sessions at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. SRT Communications and North Dakota Farmers Union sponsor the Living Ag Classroom.
See you at the KMOT Ag Expo Parking and admission are free, and a heated shuttle bus will bring visitors from the parking lot to the front door. Once you arrive at the KMOT Ag Expo, stop by the KMOT/ Bremer Information Booth, where you will find exhibitor maps and listings, as well as a seminar room schedule and other show schedules.
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t the end of each year, North Dakota Living randomly selects two Reader Reply submissions. One is drawn from those which were published and one from those which were not published. Ardyce Argent of Steele won $100 when her name was drawn from the 38 published authors. In December, she answered the question: “Many of the best gifts cost little to nothing, and bring great rewards. Tell us about a gift you’ve given, or plan to give.” Ardyce wrote that she gave her oldest granddaughter, Paige, a baptismal gown that has been worn by generations of family members for 100 years. Ardyce says she felt good about sharing the heirloom and keeping it in the family. Ardyce and her husband, John, are members of KEM Electric Cooperative. Retired schoolteachers, the
couple spend time attending and supporting their grandchildren’s various activities. Gayle and Carlyle Stenberg of Watford City won $50 when their name was drawn from the 38 unpublished responses. Members of McKenzie Electric Cooperative, the Stenbergs answered the May question, “How are you learning about — and remembering and recording — your family history?” Gayle wrote the couple’s son, Daniel, took photos and war letters written by his grandfather and greatuncle, and created a history book. He is also in the process of creating a documentary that will chronicle the lives of his grandfather and five brothers growing up in North Dakota. Gayle shares that Daniel feels strongly about preserving the memories and experiences of generations past. Gayle and Carlyle live near Watford
City. They stay busy babysitting and loving their daughter’s foster twins.
UPCOMING READER REPLY QUESTIONS: FEBRUARY: “Tell us about a favorite winter vacation destination in North Dakota, and share a photo.” Deadline for submission: Jan. 15 MARCH: “The NOOK, Kindle and iPad have surged with popularity. What do you have, what do you use it for, and what do you like it about it?” Deadline for submission: Feb. 15 WE WANT TO HEAR YOU: Submissions should be no more than 250 words, typewritten or in legible handwriting. Include your name, complete address, daytime phone number and the name of the rural electric or telephone cooperative to which you belong. NOTE: Magazine staff reserves the right to make editing changes and cuts. We pay $25 for each letter we print. Email to cdevney@ndarec. com or mail to READER REPLY, North Dakota Living, P.O. Box 727, Mandan ND 58554-0727.
Mark Your Calendar The meeting dates are: • Tuesday, January 29, 2013, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Teddy’s meeting room in Edgeley, ND (On the corner of 281 & 13) • Wednesday, January 30, 2013 from 8:55 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. at the Carrington Research Extension Center in Carrington, ND • Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Eagles in Rugby, ND (Along Hwy 2 on the west side of Rugby)
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Soybean producers interested in intensive soybean management should plan to attend one of three “Getting it Right” meetings scheduled for Edgeley, Carrington, and Rugby, all located in North Dakota. At the meetings, North Dakota State University Extension Service faculty and staff will discuss soybean research underway and 2013 production.
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GREATEST GIFTS Editor’s note: Last month, two students from Harvey High School responded to the Reader Reply question, “Many of the best gifts cost little to nothing, and bring great rewards. Tell us about a gift you’ve given, or plan to give.” Thank you, Nathaniel and Hailey, for sharing your greatest gifts.
A brother
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never planned for or asked for this gift; I just got stuck with it. I found out about my gift nine months before he was born. I was enthusiastic, excited, eager — and ultimately annoyed. I did not want more siblings; I already had enough. I got my little brother on a stormy, cold January day. He was a New Year’s baby and late Christmas present. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was named Luke Paul, after my Nathaniel (left) and Luke Donarski, Harvey. uncle Paul.
I may not have liked the idea of a new little brother, but there are a lot of things I like about him now. I get to watch Luke grow. As he grows, I see a reflection of myself in him. I get to enjoy spending time with my favorite little brother. I also get to teach him about the values of life that I have experienced, and are ever so dear to me. He brings me great joy, and I take great pride in helping him grow up. I only hope that he will grow into an intelligent kid. These are just some of the reasons I see my brother, Luke, as a special gift. n
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Nathaniel Donarski, 14, is a freshman at Harvey High School. He enjoys golfing, playing Xbox, hunting and fishing. The oldest of five children, Nathaniel is the son of John and Jennifer Donarski, Harvey, who are members of North Dakota Telephone Company.
My family
I
did not receive my gift for Christmas or for my birthday. It did not come from a box or a bag. It is my favorite gift, and I still have today. Even though I get mad at my gift, I still love it. My gift is my family.
My gift was given to me at birth. My family has been there from the start and shall be there until the end. I am thankful for my family because they have given me a warm house to live in. They always have given me the best in life, and I make sure I am the best I can be every day. They always know when something is wrong, and they always try to fix it. My family means a lot to me. I don’t know where I would be if I did not have my parents in my life. We fight a lot, but that is normal. Fights can bring us closer together as a family. So for my birthday and Christmas presents, I understand if I do not get what I want, because I already have what I want — my family. n courtesy photo
Hailey Edinger, 14, is a freshman at Harvey High School. She enjoys playing softball, singing, hunting with her dad, and participating in her church’s youth group. Hailey is the daughter of Buffy and Kent Edinger, Harvey, who are members of North Dakota Telephone Company.
From left, Buffy, Hailey and Kent Edinger, Harvey.
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C A L E N D AR O F E V E N T S january THROUGH Jan. 12 n Walter Piehl Cowboy Contemporary Artist Exhibit, The Arts Center, Jamestown. 701-2512496. THROUGH Jan. 26 n Germans from Russia interviews from McIntosh, Logan and Emmons counties on food traditions, 8 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Dakota Media Access Channel 12. 701527-5169. THROUGH Jan. 31 n “Playful Pollinators” Art Exhibit, Plains Art Museum, Fargo. 701-2323821. THROUGH Feb. 9 n “Just for the Joy of it: The Textiles of Marie Shirley Jones,” with two, half-day workshops Feb. 9 for quilters and textile artists, MonDak Heritage Center, Sidney, Mont. 406-433-3500. THROUGH Feb. 24 n “A Creative Life: Honoring Charles Beck” Exhibit, Plains Art Museum, Fargo. 701-232-3821. 8-9 n Winter Ag Expo, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Civic Center, Jamestown. 701252-1400.
11 n Bluegrass Concert featuring Preston Schmidt and The Brand New Strings, 9:45 a.m., auditorium, Mandan High School, Mandan. 701315-0017. 11-12 n Blizzard Bluegrass Concerts, featuring Cotton Wood and The Brand New Strings, 7:30 p.m., Sidney J. Lee Auditorium, Bismarck State College, Bismarck. 701-315-0017. 13 n Talk on German Immigration to our Region, 2 p.m., Rourke Art Museum, Moorhead, Minn. 218-236-8861. 15 n Death by Chocolate Charity Event for Bismarck Area Girl Scouts, 5:30-9 p.m., Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel, Bismarck. 605-2719716. 15 n Artful Happy Hour for Adults, 5 p.m., The Arts Center, Jamestown. 701-251-2496. 18 n Winter Wonderland, 1810 Schafer St., Bismarck. 701-258-1975. 21 n Mish Mash Art Camp, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Theo Art School, Bismarck. 701-222-6452. 23-25 n KMOT Ag Expo, North Dakota State Fair Center, Minot. 701852-5254.
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25 n Charolais Soreide Ranch Production Sale, 1 p.m. MST, at the ranch, Bowman. 701-5235355. 25-27 n Boat and Marine Show, Fargodome, Fargo. 701-241-9100. 25-27 n Trinity Mardi Gras, 4-11 p.m. Friday, 3-11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Trinity High School, Dickinson. 701-483-6092. 26 n Volunteer Ice Fishing Tournament, Six Mile Bay, Devils Lake. 800-233-8048 or 701662-4903. 26 n 21 Angus Bull Sale, 1 p.m. MST, at the ranch, New England. 701579-4221. 26-Feb. 25 n “Key Ingredients: America by Food,” a traveling Smithsonian exhibit, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 126 Second Ave. S.W., Suite 1, Rugby. 701-776-7655.
1-2 n Monster Jam, Fargodome, Fargo. 701241-9100. 1-3 and 7-10 n Performance of “Rumors,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, 333 Fourth St. S., Fargo. 701-235-6778. 1-10 n Cabin Fever Days, Jamestown. 701252-3982. 2 n American Heart Association Masquerade Heart Ball, 5 p.m.midnight, Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo. 800-437-9710. 2 n Jack Frost Festival, Civic Center, Jamestown. 701-252-8088. 2 n Soup It Up! 11 a.m.1 p.m., 2 N. Main St., Minot. 701-838-4445. 5 n Widget Contest/ Explore Engineering, 5:30-8 p.m., 1221 College Dr., Bismarck. 701-2581975. 5-6 n Winter Carnival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 250 Main St. W., Suite 1, Valley City. 701-845-1891. 7-9 n Women’s Challenge, 1651 Jacob Dr., Binford. 701-345-8554. 9 n Textile workshops with Marie Shirley Jones, half-day workshops, MonDak Heritage
FEBruary 1 n American Heart Association National Wear Red Day, across North Dakota. 701252-5122.
Center, Sidney, Mont. 406-433-3500. 9 n Heritage Outbound Winter Adventure, Knife River Indian Villages, Stanton. 701-745-3300. 9-10 n Frozen Fingers Music Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Sleep Inn, Minot. 701838-8484. 15-16 n Ice Fishing Derby, 7 p.m. rules meeting Friday, 1-4 p.m. fishing and 8 p.m. awards and drawings Saturday, Pelican Point, Jamestown Reservoir, Jamestown. 701-252-5741. 15-17 n ShiverFest, Devils Lake. 800-2338048 or 701-662-4903. 15-17 n Sport and Recreation Show, 4-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Civic Center, Jamestown. 701252-1400.
16 n API Gumbo CookOff, Quality Inn, Dickinson. 800-279-7391 or 701-483-4988. 16 n George Strait and Martina McBride Concert, 7:30 p.m., Alerus Center, Grand Forks. 701792-1420. 16-17 n N.D. Pond Hockey Tournament, Woodland Resort, Devils Lake. 800-233-8048 or 701-662-4903. 18-19 n Greek Mythology Superheroes Art Camp, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Theo Art School, Bismarck. 701-222-6452. 19 n Performance of, “Rain: A Beatles Tribute,” 7:30 p.m., Chester Fritz Auditorium, Grand Forks. 701-777-4090. 19 n Artful Happy Hour for Adults, 5 p.m., The Arts Center, Jamestown. 701-251-2496.
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Good food — and a good sense of humor
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hen your garden overflowed with ripe vegetables in August, did you remember the anticipation you felt when you carefully planted seeds, watered regularly, weeded on occasion and dreamed of savoring fresh, healthy, tasty produce? Or did you feel overwhelmed by the countless rows maturing at the same time, and wonder why you planted so much? Then, did you give half your harvest to neighbors and friends, instead of taking the time to preserve it so you could enjoy your homegrown goodies at a later date? Gardening can be an immensely satisfying and equally frustrating experience. Berniece Thurn, a Capital Electric Cooperative member from Lincoln, reminds North Dakota Living readers why taking the time to freeze, can or dry a generous harvest is worth the labor and wait. Berniece and her husband, Elmer, maintained a huge garden northeast of Bismarck for many years. When they moved to Lincoln last June, it was too late to plant a garden so Berniece asked her brother for tomatoes. She blanched and peeled them, and combined them with a variety of chopped and cooked vegetables before freezing them in bags with garlic and dill. In December, Berniece invited North Dakota Living and Capital Electric Cooperative staff to the couple’s home, and used her frozen stewed tomatoes to make Cream of Tomato Soup. It was full of flavor, healthy nutrients — and simply delicious! Berniece says she got the soup recipe from a restaurant in Wishek. Elmer had ordered tomato soup and liked it, so they asked the cook to share the ingredients. Berniece says she adapted the recipe to include a variety of vegetables, and Elmer says the soup tastes
Capital Electric Cooperative members Berniece and Elmer Thurn of Lincoln agree that kind words, hugs and humor have helped keep their 57-year marriage strong.
even better now. The couple has been married 57 years. Elmer jokes that the secret to a lasting marriage is good food (we think he meant to say a beautiful, efficient and talented wife who cooks good food). Berniece laughs and says cooperation and the words, “Yes, dear,” have helped them through the years. Berniece and Elmer raised six daughters and now have 35 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Elmer remembers feeling outnumbered when the girls were young. He says he set the alarm at 5 a.m. every morning so he could use the bathroom before the girls got ready for school. If he felt outnumbered back then, it’s nearly impossible to keep up with birthdays and anniversaries now. Elmer jokes that the couple would have to rent the Civic Center to host a Thurn family reunion. Berniece says she sends text messages on her
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phone instead of mailing birthday cards because she couldn’t afford all the stamps. Retired after a 32-year career in housekeeping at St. Alexius Medical Center, Berniece quilts most Mondays at Faith Lutheran Church in Bismarck, and enjoys sewing and making crafts. Elmer keeps busy cutting grass at the state Capitol grounds in the summer and cheering for the Minnesota Vikings. In the spring, he’ll till a plot next to the house, so the couple can start gardening again. This August as you pick, rinse and preserve your produce, take a moment to imagine yourself savoring homemade Cream of Tomato Soup on a blustery North Dakota winter day. The homegrown vegetables you take the time to freeze, dry or can will bring you great comfort and convenience throughout the year. And if you simply have too much w w w. n d a r e c . c o m
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Gardening has rewards in winter
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ould you freeze the tomatoes?” I asked my husband one evening this past fall. I had filled a large box and a 5-gallon pail with large, ripe tomatoes. I was packing to leave for a conference the next morning. “Have you looked in the freezer lately?” he responded. I opened our Julie Garden-Robinson, upright chest freezer Ph.D., L.R.D. and was greeted by a wall of tomatoes. “How about canning them?” I suggested. My husband had never canned food, so I convinced him to try in my absence. At my conference I received a triumphant text message: “Finished 17 quarts and 10 pints. All sealed!” Gardening has rewards in the winter. We are enjoying our garden’s bumper crop of tomatoes in steaming soups, chili and casseroles. Winter is a good time to begin planning next year’s garden. Tomatoes are an excellent addition to your garden plot and your menu. If we think like botanists, we would call a tomato a fruit or a “true berry” of the plant. In the nutrition field, tomatoes are considered vegetables because of the way they are used on menus. Whether you grow them yourself or buy them in canned, dried or fresh forms, tomatoes provide potassium and vitamins C and A, while containing few calories. One medium tomato has just 25 calories. Tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant compound that protects our health. Lycopene is the pigment responsible for giving tomatoes their orange-red appearance, and this compound may play a role in protecting us from diseases, including cancer. Until next time, start planning a garden!
CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP 3 tablespoons chicken2 tablespoons butter or flavored soup base margarine 1 ⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire ⁄4 teaspoon pepper sauce 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 1 bag stewed tomatoes ⁄4 cup powdered milk (using tomatoes listed 1 cup water 1 below) ⁄2 cup sweet cream 1 tablespoon beef-flavored soup base Place all ingredients in a sauce pan and heat until tomatoes are thawed. Add beef- and chicken-flavored soup bases and pepper. Boil until soup base is dissolved. And baking soda while continually stirring tomato mixture. Add powdered milk mixed with water. Heat to boiling point and add sweet cream. Serve and enjoy! Berniece’s test notes: Do not add the baking soda after the milk mixture; the milk will curdle. You can also use canned stewed tomatoes, but nothing beats homemade! You can substitute 1½ cups half and half regular or fat-free for the ¾-cup powdered milk and 1 cup water and ½ cup sweet cream. You can also add one cup of cooked rice or cooked noodles to add substance to the soup. 1
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HOMEMADE STEWED TOMATOES 2 gallons tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic blanched and peeled 1 tablespoon dill, optional 7 cups vegetables (see below), chopped and cooked until soft Put 1/3 to 1/2 mixed vegetables (may use onions, celery, green peppers, cabbage, carrots, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, peas or beets) in a Ziploc® sandwich bag. Fill with tomatoes, seal and place in freezer.
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Julie Garden-Robinson is a professor and food and nutrition specialist with the North Dakota State University Extension Service. To learn more, visit www.ndsu.edu/food.
Carmen Devney is a communications specialist for NDAREC, Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative and Capital Electric Cooperative. N O R T H D A K O T A L I V I N G J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 3 31
FA R M BY LI N E
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TV in ’53
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Duchschere having been featured on the “National Farm and Home Hour” on NBC. In June 1953, the editors wrote of KFYR Radio’s News Director Jack Swenson producing a weekly series of programs documenting construction work on the Garrison Dam. Program Director Cal Culver is credited with creating the phrase “TV in ’53,” referring to the addition of television broadcasting. Bob McLeod is pictured with an array of still and movie cameras that would be used to cover events including one camera that “is designed to film an event and record the sound at the same time.” The cover of the December 1953 “DIALITES” is the “test pattern,” which was telecast during the parts of the day when there was no programming. I remember watching that test pattern on Mom and Dad’s new black-and-white TV sometime after 1953. I remember Dad listening to “The Lone Ranger” on the radio in his rocking chair. I still have that radio. And I remember listening to Bob McLeod’s “Butternut News” at 12:30 as we ate our noon meal. Never did I dream that when I retired, in 2012, I would have spent my career on radio and TV. n
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t my retirement party in November, a listener dropped off 18 copies of “KFYR DIALITES.” The “DIALITES” were small monthly magazines that Meyer Broadcasting published and made available at 10 cents per copy to listeners to keep them informed of programming and other information about “their” radio station. The “DIALITES” I received are dated from September 1951 to December 1953. So the earlier ones are all about KFYR Radio, while the later issues cover the advent of television programming in central Al Gustin and western North Dakota. Some of you will remember these nationally syndicated radio programs: “Pepper Young Family,” “On the Line with Bob Considine,” “Dragnet” and “Farm and Home Hour”and locally produced programs like “Butternut News,” “Mike Dosch,” “Kitchen Club” and “Cabbages and Kings.” The August 1952 issue has a story about the Rugby FFA chapter, including advisor Don Erickson and members Milton Westegard, Warner Johnson and Gus
Al Gustin is a retired farm broadcaster, active rancher and a member of Mor-Gran-Sou Electric.
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f your New Year’s resolution includes taking better care of yourself, allow these North Dakota Living kids to inspire. Bundle up and head outdoors! Along with burning calories and breathing fresh air, playing in the powder is fun.
TAKE A BREAK: After his workout, Nathan Hutzenbiler sends a heartfelt message to his daddy, who is serving in Afghanistan. Nathan is the son of Pauline and Staff Sergeant Matthew Hutzenbiler, and the grandson of Roughrider Electric Cooperative members Scott and Patty Hutzenbiler. Patty submitted the photo. We salute all the members of our military, and thank them for their sacrifice and service.
TAKE A WALK: Taylor Clasen and “Buffy” are true country women; the two go everywhere together. Taylor is the daughter of Renee and Cory Clasen, who are members of Cass County Electric Cooperative. Renee submitted the photo. LIFT SOME WEIGHTS: There are no video games at grandma and grandpa’s house; there’s too much to do outdoors. Bridger Thomas-Dailey receives his first sled ride from Colton Thomas-Dailey, who adores his little brother. The boys are the sons of Eric and Tasha Thomas-Dailey and grandsons of Verendrye Electric Cooperative members Joe and Paulette Dailey. Paulette submitted the photo.
SET A GOAL: Izaya Hodgson learned to skate when he was 2. He plays for the Dickinson Mini Outlaws now, and one day hopes to play for the Chicago Blackhawks. First, he has to learn to stop without falling. Izaya is the son of Shauna Davis and Kent Hodgson. Shauna submitted the photo.
North Dakota Living is seeking photos of kids related to winter, school and chores! Of course, we also want other family favorites for upcoming Co-op Country pages. We’ll select and print them as space allows. Those whose submissions appear on this page will receive a check for $10 following publication of the magazine. We prefer high-resolution digital photos emailed to cdevney@ndarec.com, but you may also mail entries to Co-op Country, North Dakota Living, P.O. Box 727, Mandan ND 58554-0727. Readers, North Dakota Living will not publish low-quality photos such as those taken on cell phones. When submitting photos, please include the following information: your complete name and address, your daytime phone number, and the name of your electric and/or telephone co-op. We will contact you prior to publication. NOTE: Please keep a duplicate photo, negative or file; the magazine is no longer able to return submitted photos. 36
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