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Portrait of Small Town Alexander, N.D. offers everything you would expect from a small town. Big open skies, beautiful scenery plus charm and a commitment to preserving their past.
contents 4 About Us Meet the editors, writers and photographers who made this issue possible.
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Hometown girl Stays Close Learn about Sidney, Mont. through the eyes of one lifelong resident and experience the place she loves to call home.
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What Does the fox Say? In eastern Montana, the fox says to shop at Reynolds Market, a
Discover the Bakken’s best kept secret for getting fresh produce.
36 Bakken Blogger Meet Mary, a passionate blogger that brings honesty through her faith.
store that has deep, historical roots in the region.
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To Buy or Not to Buy Organic Think outside the box when it comes to your food choices. Discover which foods are best to buy organic and which ones you can skip.
We show you how to take a traditional smoothie and make it really stand out, all without dairy.
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My Journey to the Bakken Logan Arias recounts his experience moving to a small town in the Bakken to look for work after graduating from the University of Central Florida.
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Surviving Camper Living Living and working in this region often means living in a camper. Knowing what to do and how to handle it can make the experience much more enjoyable.
Winter is Coming With winter right around the corner, being prepared can mean the difference between life and death.
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Contributors
Jamie Regino Photographer
Robin Arias Editor
Robin’s life has taken her to many places and she has lived in some interesting areas, including other countries. Sometimes North Dakota may seem like another country but it is not. So she created a blog, My Life in Williston, to help deal with those issues. What she discovered was that she is not alone in this journey. So through her blog and now Bakken Living magazine, she is creating a larger voice that she hopes you will join. She hopes you will share your voice. You can find Robin at her website, www.LifeinWilliston.com, on Facebook under My Life in Williston, North Dakota or you can email her at BakkenLiving@sidneyherald.com.
Along with her husband, two kids and passel of critters, Jamie currently lives in Alexander, N.D. Two years ago they made the 1,200 mile journey from their hometowns in the Pacific North West. Just a bit of a change. Jamie is a mother, full-time photographer, wife, animal wrangler, along with many other odd jobs when the need arises in a busy household. Photography has been a wonderful canvas for her to tell stories and express her love for art that she has had since she was a child. She decided to take her love of photography and art to the next level and opened Wild Rose Photography earlier this year. You can find her on facebook or vis it her on t he w eb at www.jamieswildrosephotography.com.
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Chelsea Niehaus
Logan Arias
Chelsea currently lives with her husband, son and Great Pyrenees dog in a small camper in Parshall, N.D. She is a regular writer for the Real Oilfield Wives website and maintains her own blog about camper life in North Dakota called Tales of an Oil field Gypsy. Chelsea has also written two content websites about the art of batik and urban farming. She is also an MBA, INFJ, certified life coach, batik artist and knitter. You can visit her on the web at www.chelseaniehaus.com.
Logan is 20 years old and originally from central Florida. A graduate of the University of Central Florida, he majored in Political Science and has since come to the Bakken area looking for work. He didn’t have to look long. His interests include gaming, politics, philosophy and programming plus a little writing on the side.
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Writer Kristan is a mother and ranch wife who lives and works in the booming Bakken oil fields. She lives and works on a fourth generation working cattle ranch. She considers herself a jack of all trades but master of none.
Writer & Copy Editor Susan is a reporter for the Sidney Herald. She has worked in book publishing, radio, magazines and newspapers. She studied Creative Writing and French. She speaks Thai fluently and enjoys cooking, writing, traveling and playing her little pink ukulele. Her writing portfolio can be viewed at www.susanmini.wordpress.com.
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Ellen is the production manager for the Sidney Herald. She designs ads and layout for several publications with the Herald and she also has had many photos featured in the paper and other publications. One of her photos was chosen to be featured in the new Reynolds Market store.
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My Life in Williston, N.D. Excerpt The following entries are edited, interactive posts to the “My life in Williston, North Dakota” Facebook page, which is maintained by Bakken Living editor Robin Arias. I’m very inspired by your blogs. My husband just moved to Williston, N.D. last week and work for Calfrac. I just got laid off recently and thought it would be a great opportunity to drive up there and find a job so I can be close to him. We can live in Sidney Mont. and commute every day. I’m wondering if you know any good job search resource besides craigslist. I am a graphic designer working in the field for 9 years in the Bay Area. I moved to Tucson to be with my husband but we couldn’t find employment there so my hus-
band drove up to Williston after getting hooked up with a job by an old friend. I’m an artist, strong computer skills, but I’m willing to work for anything from food service to office assistant. Do you happen to know any places? Or the best way is for me to drive up there and apply in person? Try job service, they have the most legit job listings in North Dakota! — A.P. I don’t know much about your field of choice but I can tell you that I’ve never been in a place where there are jobs
galore. Field of choice or not. Come, check it out. Work and decide. But do it soon. Winter is upon us. — T.K. If you use Job Service, use the four letters NWJL in your search to get the most hits. I don’t even know what it stands for but at my last job an employee at Job Service told me to use that to help my clients search for a job. Good luck to you and welcome to the area. — S.N. I am about to join my husband in Williston this month after him living and working
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there for the past five years. My biggest concern is finding an excellent and highly recommended preschool and a family practitioner. Anything would be very helpful! I think most of the family practice doctors at either clinic (Craven Hagan or Trinity do a nice job with family practice). I would definitely scope it out before driving 100 to 200 miles for just maintenance care. — W.B I drive my son to Sidney for health care and that’s where I am currently getting my prenatal care as well. — D.B. We really liked Jodi Cymbaluk’s preschool. It is located on main in a Lutheran church. It is called Little Scholars Preschool. — S.M. I would like to know good places for volunteer work? I’ll be in Williston starting April 20th and would like to do volunteer work for 2-3 days a week and couldn’t find anything good on Google. Contact the 4-H extension office. They always need help but you will need a background check. — M.E. A nursing home would be a place to look also. Maybe go in and read to the elderly or do some sort of crafts with them. That’s one of the things I used to do before moving to the area I live in now — R.K Bethel Nursing Home, MonDak Humane Society, Salvation Army, Wise Penny just to name a few places. — B.H. Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site. (701) 572-9083 — D.M. Is a Subaru Forester a good vehicle for winter? Is there
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someplace I can learn to drive in snow before winter hits?
park for a picnic... just to start — L.M.
Best. Car. Ever! There is nothing better you can buy to drive in ND winters. We love ours and will never buy another type of vehicle again. — E.K.
We visit our kids about three times a year in your area, and we love Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, N.D.! Williston and the oil boom is great for people that have no idea what the oil boom brings. — D.M.
If you find somewhere to practice driving in the snow let everyone know :) lol. Take it slow and use your head, slow down and it will be fine. If you’re going thru deep snow, don’t stop in the middle or you’ll be stuck for sure. Put a shovel in your trunk and keep phone charged. — S.B. You should NOT need much time to “learn” to drive in the snow. Just remember one thing, four wheel drive or not, it does NOT stop any faster. Drive the conditions, NOT the traffic! — B.R. I’m in Utah and I love my Subaru. But nothing beats common sense in winter driving... and excellent tires. — C.Y. Steer in the same direction as a skid. Slow down, don’t tailgate. Allow plenty of room for snow plows. Beware the big trucks, they make wide turns. Try not to hit the brakes too hard. If it is too foggy or blowing snow so bad that you can’t see, seek a safe place to pull over. — S.C. Any ideas of what to do with relatives visiting Williston for the weekend? What would you show people to give them a feel for this area? Go to Fort Buford, Fort Union, walk the parks of Williston, or go north to Spring Lake park. there are a lot of river access points for fishing that you can just drive to and
Stock car races on Sat night at the fairgrounds. — J.H. Visit Fort Union and Fort Buford, take them to Lunds Landing for Juneberry Pie and Ice Cream. — J.C. Beach, N.D., Wibaux and Miles City, Mont. — C.J. If you are out through Stanley, N.D., stop for the whirliwhip at the drugstore - you will NOT regret it! — A post. Is there any organic meat market in Williston? I usually shop at Albertsons; they have organic selections in with their regular selections. It’s marked “wild organic.” The others, you’d just have to ask. Walt’s Market and Cash Wise (Economart). — S.R. Are there any homeschooling groups out there? Watford City Home School Association Lisa A. Barkie 115 E Highland Watford City, ND 58854 (701) 842-6026- (Home Phone) Williston Area Christian Home Educators (WACHE) Brenda and Jay Larsen 701-572-7693 HOPE of Williston (Homeschool Organization Providing Encouragement) Sarah Pursell 831-454-6196
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Portrait of Small Town America By Robin Arias | Bakken Living
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Often times when families relocate to this area, they don’t realize that towns like Alexander exist. Not only do they exist, but they are wonderful places to establish a home and raise children. Nestled among the hills and buttes, Alexander offers wide open spaces, big skies and all the charm and feeling of community that you would expect.
place where you could walk from one end to the other in under 20 minutes in the worst of weather. A place where literally everyone knows your name. A place you call home. A place called Alexander. Life in a small town like Alexander, N.D. can be many things to different people. This little town, like many in the Bakken area, has experienced growing pains the last few years unparalleled in its history. It has gone through a boom before, but this one is digging its roots in deep and bringing more diversity and
The history of Alexander is an interesting one. It’s one that the local residents would very much like to preserve. This is evident in the local Museum. Preserv-
ing yesterday for tomorrow, a slogan which the museum aptly uses, is a valuable idea. The original building was actually the Alexander public school house which was built in 1914. On June 29, 1969 it officially became the Lewis and Clark Trail Museum. The museum is completely volunteer run and is seasonal in operation. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication from these volunteers, and it is a wonderful testament to the city of Alexander — their history means something. There are big plans in the works for this structure. Plans that will get both current residents and
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Night skys The Aurora Borealis, also referred to as the Northern lights is a sight that many in the Bakken area have experienced. In fact, N.D. has become known one as of the best places to view this phenomenon in the lower 48 states. Alexander is a wonderful spot because you have few competing lights and wide open spaces. Cold and clear are two factors for a successful viewing. This picture was taken right here in Alexander during one such night in December. While green is the most common color, you can also see red, purple and blue during strong storms. The colors are determined by the spectra of gases in the Earth’s atmosphere, although many factors affect this. Jamie Regino | Photo
Alexander, N.D. just wouldn't be the same without Java Gang Coffee. This charming little shop features excellent coffee, unique gifts and engaging conversation. The owner, Kathy (Jess) James, is a long time resident of Alexander whose ancestors homesteaded here. Although this shop is seasonal and now closed for the winter, be sure to mark your calendars for next summer so when you pass this way you can stop and have a great cup of coffee.
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new involved in a significant way. Residents here are not afraid of dreaming big when it comes to the future of the museum. One long standing tradition here is the annual Old Settler’s Day which was originally sponsored by the Community Club but has been taken over by the Lion’s Club, an international service club. Back in the summer of 1946, Lem Burns, a rancher living in Alexander, made a proposal to the Alexander Community Club. He told them that “I’ve been ranching for fifty years and I’m going to retire. If you fellows in Alexander will sponsor an Old Timers Picnic, I’ll furnish the beef for the barbecue.” The Community Club agreed. That summer would see the first of its Old Settler’s Day celebrations, and since then it has become an annual tradition, only now it lasts for days and people come from all over to enjoy the weekend of events. Every year a different family is honored and it is this family that provides the beef for the celebration. This year’s celebration lasted four days. Among other things, it included a parade, bands, dancing, an arts and crafts show and the most important part of the celebration, a beef BBQ. People can get tribute buttons honoring the selected family which for 2013 was Kenneth and Louise Haugen. Another long standing tradition in Alexander is hamburgers in the park. This
takes place every Saturday during the summer months. This has been taking place since 1962 and is completely volunteer run. Come early because lines get long! Keeping this going during the summer is an important aspect to the sense of community in this small town. You get to catch up with your neighbors and laugh with old friends. Because of the growth that is quickly happening in Alexander, those who find themselves new to this little town should embrace these traditions so they may continue and become traditions for future generations. Alexander, for all its charm and small town appeal, also deals with real issues affecting many of the residents here. This oil boom has brought a unique set of issues that call for real solutions and Alexander (like many areas in the Bakken) is not always willing or able to create the change needed for effective growth. Although many families moving here have made Alexander their home, finding affordable housing is challenging, to say the least. Many people wanting to invest in areas like Alexander for the long haul are finding it difficult when you average $1,200 a room for rent. This is certainly not a problem unique to Alexander, rather it’s an issue that is plaguing all of the Bakken area. Many long time residents here welcome the influx of people and are equally frustrated with the lack of willingness to expand the infrastructure to meet the de-
mands being presented. In the mean time, many families are finding ways to make it work. They are invested and can be seen walking their children to school every day, chatting with their neighbors, meeting at the local cafe for breakfast or lunch. You might see them waiting outside on the weekend as Jim, a local farmer, makes his way around town with fresh produce. Ask any of the locals about their home town and they light up, reminiscing about memories that for them are so clear, you almost feel as if you were there too. Debbie Oakland, who grew up in Alexander and whose family emigrated from Norway, said, “ Growing up here there was such a strong sense of community. Kind of like extended family. Never had to worry about where your children were, they were always looked after. If there was a family crisis, it affected the entire community.” Yet, Alexander is not a town solely dedicated to its past. One can see the myriad of new housing developments and businesses popping up. Jack’s Store and the Wild Bison Travel Center are two such examples The Wild Bison opened its doors in August. New roads are being paved, including a bypass around Alexander. Yet, in spite of these changes it the town still retains its charm and sense of community. It seems that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
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Visit any farming community and you will find it dotted with old barns. Although these buildings once had use and purpose, to the outside glance they add a rustic charm that remains an integral part of the landscape.
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This year, Alexander High School has six students in its senior class. Last year there were four. All the school age children attend their classes in the same building and often times the older kids participate and help out with the younger ones. Teachers and students both know where they each live, and in a school this small an absence does not go unnoticed for long. It wasn't but a short time ago in America’s history that the majority of its citizens grew up and lived in a small town. The small towns of this nation were far more common than they are today. To be a part of one and to experience it is a gift. Students experience everything as a group, the good and the bad. This year a seat at graduation will go empty and the pain is felt by everyone. Kelby Indergard, who would have graduated this year, passed away last year. His loss is particularly acute in such a small town where pain and joy are shared. When you live here, you laugh together, but you also grieve together.
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You know you grew up in Alexander, North Dakota if... You remember Erma Pederson's garden. She had the BEST strawberries! Sold them in 5 quart ice cream buckets. Would love to be able to buy her produce again. You remember fund raisers for prom included a kissing booth and hit day. Kissing booth tickets were 25 cents and the length of the kiss depended on the number of tickets presented. Hit day involved two hit men (Bolken and Monson from the class of 1981) and hits were 25 cents. You could have the person of your choice shot with a squirt gun sometime during the school day. You actually filled out a hit request complete with reason and your own name. It was very official. A quarter went a long way back then! If you knew what a monster cookie was long before they were introduced to the rest of the world! I just made a batch of Dorothy Larsen's recipe, she was the first person to introduce me to them! Oh the memories! If you ever climbed up the butte and carved/ painted on the rocks If you ever had Betty's buttermilk brownies!!! BDBITL... Best Brownies In The Land. If you rode your snowmobile where ever you wanted to through town and got your inner tubes at R n L... You gave directions using land marks. You know what a "slushburger" is! You're looking forward to Old Settlers so you can see everyone and catch up on the gossip!
You went to the Museum for penny candy! You've seen the local police pull someone over just to talk. If you see a dog running around, you know its name, were it lives, and its owner. Half the basketball team and cheerleaders had to pick up their instruments and join the pep band to play the National Anthem before games. You remember going to Sparky's (then Punky's) after school before the basketball game would start!! The Watford City Wolves were your biggest rival. You could go trick or treating with your friends (no parents!) after dark and cover the entire town. Of course, you might have to wear a goose down coat over your costume. You watched football sitting on the hood of your parents car and they honked the horn with a good play. You were brave if you started your sled at the TOP of water hill. When you went ice skating behind the school on the mini outdoor rink. The ENTIRE high school went bowling for your X-mas party! You passed history and didn’t even open a book the whole semester! Sorry Mr. Farver!
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think Miranda Lambert said it best when she said, “They say life is so much sweeter in a small town...” Growing up in Sidney, Mont. was a typical small-town, U.S.A. I grew up in the late 80s and early 90s — fresh off the most recent
oil boom ’n bust in Sidney. I truly am a product of the oil field, as my mom worked at an oil company (where she is still currently 35 years later! Congrats mom!) and met my father, who moved out here in the 80s boom to chase the cash at that time. Typical love-marriage-baby-divorce situation — leaving my mom
and I in a cozy townhouse, across the street from my elementary school and just down the street from the hospital. We had several kids my age in the neighborhood. My church was one block away, and my best friend (still to this day) lived directly across the street from there. We
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Left: Kristen Haugen childhood neighborhood, Sidney, Mont. Below: From left to right is Kristan Haugen’s husband, Lane, and her daughter, Henri.
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would play neighborhood Olympics, even winning prizes from the organizer, a stay-athome mom. One snow storm brought so much snow and so many drifts, we could position our sleds on the roof of our elementary school, and sled down them into the street. My cousin had to snowmobile to town to get groceries, and when he arrived, there were more snowmobiles in the parking lot than vehicles. Our high school football team late 80s really skyrocketed Sidney to the top, winning nine consecutive Class A State Football Titles. V (for victorious) used to be painted on the front of the high school. Home of the V Eagles. Every time Sidney scored a touch-
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down, a cannon would go off. The parking lot would be so packed, you would have to park down four blocks just to watch the games — everyone in their maroon and white. I was too young to care about football, cheering on some cousins and their friends was all, but for my age group, the real fun was playing in the practice field, watching the boys from our grade mimic their own rendition of the current football game. Sidney was safe. We rode our bikes all over
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town, left them in the front yard, and were able to come out the next day and do it all over again. It was quite the scandal when one of my classmates had his bike stolen, the police department even replaced it with a brand new one when his was recovered mangled. I cannot imagine growing up in Sidney was much different than any other small town. Sidney was a part of me before I became a part of it. My heritage dates back to the late 1800s when my great grandfather and family moved to the area to homestead. The original lands where they staked their claim is farmed to this day by my uncle and cousins. My grandma’s father helped design and build some of the original streets of Sidney, ones that are still in use today. I come from a long line of “Sidneyites.” Of my mom’s six siblings, all are still around the area today. I have an aunt who serves on Sidney’s City Council, an uncle that serves as Fair Board President, a cousin that was the Richland County ambulance director (until his death), several cousins that own different businesses in town, from clothing and décor to custom combining to concrete, and another entrepreneur uncle, with several different businesses — I couldn’t even name them all. It’s such a treasure to be able to get together for Sunday coffees, or breakfast at the coffee shop on Saturday. A simple “dinner” is easily 15 people — I have to make sure to have
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a family group on my mass text, so someone isn’t forgotten! It’s things like these that I cannot take advantage of. I think through the oil struggles, Sidney still boasts as an agriculture-based community. Just yesterday, I was slowed down on the highway, not because of a rig move but because of someone moving their tractor down the road. It’s the agricultural background that has made Sidney strong, oil that’s made it
wealthy. It’s not just a saying that we didn’t lock our doors and left our vehicles running in parking lots, while we were in the store — there is much truth to this. It’s just a different way of living — one of trustworthiness. I can’t go on a soapbox saying Sidney didn’t have its fair share of weirdos or creeps; we simply just knew who they were! The population didn’t change much besides the natural
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life process of births and deaths. With the quick jump in population, we don’t get the chance to know “is that a good person or a bad person” and just have to assume the worst. I know parents are keeping their kids in — I feel sad for the kids that don’t get to experience the night games in front yards, street dances, or simply walking home after a sports team big win! I feel like if you chose to live in Sidney, there is a reason: job, house, family, friends — it’s not “oh, there’s so many options in Sidney for things to do-so many things to do for kids and adults, so many choices….” Not the case. If you live in Sidney, you sacrifice big met-galas, Target or Starbucks for a simpler way of life, trustworthy neighbors, and friendly people.
My level of frustration rises when people knock on Sidney, but don’t give it a chance — I’ve said it until I am was blue in the face: There are
day nights are open skating at the hockey building. I really have to look at my friends. They moved here, not knowing a soul, with a shared an interest in upland game hunting. So, rather than sitting back, hating on Sidney, they got involved in the local Pheasants Forever Chapter, and now have a huge group of friends from that group; not to mention has doubled the local pheasant population! On the brink of the Sidney Centennial, I am proud to be a member of the community and have a heritage rich in friendly-neighbor based thinking. I wish nothing more for my child than for her to grow up in a beautiful community to call home. Where she can get involved, make a difference and leave a great lasting impression for her kids and grand kids.
“It’s the agricultural background that has made Sidney strong but it’s the oil that’s made it wealthy.” —Kristan Haugen, lifelong Sidney resident
lots of things to do in Sidney, you just simply have to search them out; they’re not plastered on a billboard-or right at your doorstep. If you’re into learning new things, the high school has a great continuing education program from dance to quilting, and cooking to word processing. Sunday and Wednes-
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What does the Fox say? By Susan Minichiello | Bakken Living
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n their viral, hit music video, Norwegian comedy band Ylvis may claim the fox says “Ring-ding-ding-dingdineringeding,” but in Sidney, Mont., the fox says, “Be foxy… shop Reynolds Market.” The fox is traditionally associated with a swift, intelligent personality. Over the years, the fox has evolved into an altered definition of cleverness and attraction. Take a peek into Reynolds Market’s new location on the corner of Holly Street and North Central Avenue, and it’s easy to see how the store lives up to its logo. Quirky catch phrases such as “Bacon, it’s meat candy” and “Peace, love, cupcakes” are posted above different sections of the store, which is substantially larger than the old location at 47,500 square feet. “The population grew. We were running out of stuff because we didn’t have enough
square footage,” John Reynolds, president and CEO of Reynolds Market, said. “I’m just happy we can get our customers what they need. There was just a certain amount of obvious frustration. For years, people have been asking us, ‘When are you going to have a deli? Where’s your bakery at?’ ” Reynolds Market customers are in luck, since the new location, which opened Nov. 19, is complete with a walk-in beer cave, a deli, a bakery, a floral department, and an indoor and outdoor seating area. Reynolds Market has a loyal customer following, with several generations of eastern Montanans grocery shopping there instead of competitive chain stores. The loyal clientele at Reynolds Market dates back to deep seated roots in eastern Montana’s history.
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including Miles City, Glendive, Baker, people are either ranchers, farmers, or Glasgow, and Sidney. Originally named combination of both, and some years you “F.T. Reynolds,” the first store opened don’t have good crops. Some years you get in Glendive by a farmer named Frank hailed out. A lot of years there’s a drought. Reynolds in March 1925, on West Bell Street. And so we didn’t make a lot of money the In August 1925, Frank Reynolds formed first years we were in business.” a partnership with John Marman, and together they opened another F.T. Reynolds Culture and tradition store in Sidney, which Marman managed ohn Reynolds has been working his for the rest of his life. family business for nearly 30 years, When the stock market crashed in 1929, and several store managers have local residents, like the rest of the country, stayed several decades, as well. The store felt its effect. Financially strained farmers culture at Reynolds Market is comfortable and their families were allowed to get and relaxed, yet professional. John said their groceries at his store managers are F.T. Reynolds in typically “understanding Sidney on credit. people.” During the Great “All of our people are Depression, Frank trained and groomed to be Reynolds and a human being first, and John Marman not just a machine,” John —John Reynolds, wouldn’t press said. “I think if you treat Reynolds Market president hard on residents people right, you end up who owed them having good employees.” money, even for Ron Utgaard, store multiple charges over six months or longer. manager at the Sidney location, has been President and CEO John Reynolds is working for Reynolds Market for 41 years. the grandson of Frank Reynolds. John He began as a high school freshman began working at the Sidney store in bagging groceries and stocking shelves. 1986, following his graduation from “They’ve treated me really good over the MSU-Bozeman. There are some locals, years, which is why I’m still here,” Utgaard including some “high ranking people” said. in the community, who have approached Utgaard recalled when customers used John Reynolds and told him their family grease pencils at the grocery store, a probably would have starved had his practice which ended in the 1970s. Instead grandfather and Marman not done that. of barcodes to scan, cashiers would rely on “That legacy, that story, gets told to customers to use a grease pencil to write their kids, and then their kids’ kids,” John down the correct price on the can of tuna Reynolds said. “This is an agricultural or jar of mayonnaise they were purchasing, community. It hasn’t been an oil boom which would be posted on the shelf. for the first 75 years that we’ve been in While it may boggle the minds of existence; it’s been agriculture, and so urbanites, Reynolds Market trusted
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An employee in the juice section the old Reynolds Market store before it moved to its new location in November. their customers not to cheat them when scrawling down prices, a testament to small town culture in America. However, even if a customer were to write the incorrect price, cashiers usually had a general idea of what items cost from repetitive transactions. Another tradition the Sidney store’s employees have observed is regular customers coming in daily just for a walk. “It’s been common over the year for people to come in here and walk all over the store to get exercise,” John Reynolds said.
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igger and better than ever before, this will be the fifth location for the Sidney store. The last move was to
the South Central Avenue location in 1973, which was also when the store changed its name from F.T. Reynolds to Reynolds Warehouse Grocery. (Its current name, Reynolds Market, was decided upon in 2005.) Earlier this year, the lot for what is now the Shops at Fox Run, was a sugar beet field with three little houses in front. The land technically wasn’t in Sidney’s city limits and had to be annexed in. After it was annexed in it had to be subdivided, and then allowed street access from the Montana Department of Transportation in Helena. “We were fortunate enough to have the city of Sidney and the Montana Department of Transportation be helpful with our
Bakken Living process,” John Reynolds said. Reynolds purchases about 75 percent of its food from Associated Food Stores out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Associated Foods is a member owned, food wholesale distributor, which makes Reynolds a partowner. Around 25 years ago, Associated Foods created a subsidiary called Market Development, Inc., which expertly assists grocery stores that face a competitive challenge, like Reynolds Market. Steve Miner, president of Market Development, Inc., was a lead man in acquiring the land for the new Reynolds Market, and also assisted with the approval process. “If you want to have the best location for a commercial shopping center, you want to be on the corner of Main and Main. And
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in Sidney, that’s Central and Holly,” John Reynolds said. Langlas & Associates out of Billings and Bozeman were the general contractors. John Reynolds noted that they did “an unbelievably amazing job” considering some of the challenges they faced during construction, including a wet spring. “Those guys just trudged through it, rain or shine,” Reynolds said. “This will be a one-stop shop for a lot of people,” Ben Flanagan, Langlas & Associates superintendent, said. The project cost approximated $10 million, with Stockman Bank assisting in the finances. The new location has hired many new staff members, and although its short a few workers (an oil boom impact, no doubt), John Reynolds said, “We’re ready to go.”
John Reynolds, CEO and president of Reynolds Market, believes in treating people right. He is pictured in his former office.
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To Buy or Not to Buy
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By Robin Arias | Bakken Living When it comes to eating organic, it’s not always a black and white matter. It can be a daunting task trying to eat all organic all of the time, especially when you are limited by where you live and what is locally available. Thankfully, in today’s technologically advanced world, it is easier than ever to network and find the resources available to get what you need. Grocery shopping no longer just involves a trip to the local grocery store. When it comes to organics, it is generally understood that some foods are more important to buy organic than others. To keep your pocketbook (and your sanity) from getting
overloaded, consider the following options. The Environmental Working Group, a non-profit environmental research organization, reports that you can lower your pesticide exposure by almost 90 percent by avoiding conventional versions of the top twelve most contaminated fruits and vegetables, also called the “Dirty Dozen”. These include: 1. Apples 2. Celery 3. Sweet Bell Peppers 4. Peaches 5. Strawberries 6. Nectarines 7. Grapes 8. Spinach 9. Lettuce 10. Cucumbers 11. Blueberries 12. Potatoes
On the flip side, the same group also lists the top twelve foods that contain the lowest amount of pesticide residue. These are a better bet when you have to buy conventional vs. organic: 1. Onions 2. Sweet Corn 3. Pineapples 4. Avocado 5. Cabbage 6. Sweet Peas (frozen) 7. Asparagus 8. Mangoes 9. Eggplant 10. Kiwi 11. Cantaloupe 12. Sweet Potatoes We all know our choices in the Bakken can sometimes be limited, so finding the right types of foods for your family can be a daunting task. Fortunately, we have several resources that you may want to consider in your quest to find the healthiest choices. New grocery stores are carrying a larger selection of goods and can often times order what you
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might want. Ask your local farms and see if they sell locally in small quantities. Often times they have selections available seasonally. Bountiful Baskets is also a fantastic resource that is available in many areas across the Bakken. Another place of interest is Bartlett Farms located in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota. They are a small but diversified family farm that seeks to encourage not just healthy choices but a lifestyle of healthy living. Here you will find grassfed beef and pastured eggs, vegetable and fruits as well as prepared baked goods and jams. You can also participate in a cow share with the Bartlett Farm. According to the Bartlett Farm website, “A cow-share is a fraction of a real cow. In North Dakota, it is currently not legal to sell raw milk or products made from raw milk. However, it is legal to buy your own cow, or a share in a cow (called a cow-share), and to consume raw milk and other products coming from that cow. A contract between the Courtesy | Photo
farmer and the owner of the cow arranges for the cow to be boarded at the farm, and the owner supplied with milk. This practice is referred to as a cow-share program.” Ultimately the best way to control what you eat is to start a garden of your own. You don’t need acres of
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land, and if space is really limited you can create small areas to grow herbs, tomatoes, peppers and onions. It’s a great learning experience for your children and there are few things more rewarding than providing for your family on such a fundamental level.
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Bountiful Baskets
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Living in the Bakken often presents us with many challenges, not the least of which is feeding our families on a budget while still making healthy choices. Such choices are often limited and
prices are higher than other parts of the country. This calls for creativity and tapping local recourses that you may not have realized were there. One option that you should consider is a volunteer run service called Boun-
tiful Baskets. Costs are kept as low as possible. Contributions are placed on Monday and Tuesday of each week for pickup the following weekend. The very basic level of participation is a basket which includes a mix of produce. Although prices are always subject to change in the future, baskets are only $15 for a regular basket or you
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Don’t forget your Basket! www.bountifulbaskets.org can choose the organic option for $25. Baskets are a 50/50 mix and you will usually get five different varieties of both fruits and vegetables. You don’t get to choose what you get for your baskets but there are always add-on’s that you can choose. The add-ons will change from week to week but typically you can expect to see organic breads and cases of fruits and vegetables. There might be an offer for 20 pounds of apples or 48 ears of corn. You might see a gallon of organic olive oil or coconut oil. They also offer ethnic packs like Asian or Mexican themed produce. Don’t let the size of the add-on’s scare you away. Canning and freezing are a few ways you can preserve your produce for future use. You can also go in with a friend or neighbor and share a larger add-on. Either way, Bountiful Baskets is a fantastic resource that allows you to stock up on produce at unbelievably low prices.
Things to Remember: Always have your receipt and confirmation number with you. You can print it out or have it ready on your mobile device. If you are volunteering please show up an hour before the scheduled pick up time for that location. Bring your own bags or boxes to carry all your produce home. Every site has a limited number of baskets available and often they sell out quickly so don’t wait to place your order. Remember, there is a 20 minute window to pick up your order. All orders not picked up within that time are donated to the local community.
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Calling the Bakken Home
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By Logan Arias | Bakken Living As little as two years ago it would have been exceedingly difficult to imagine that my life would have taken me to the heart of the Bakken, an oil rich region in one of the leastpopulated states in the country. I have spent most of my life living in large cities and towns across the United States, as well as a few years in central Germany, about 45 minutes from Nuremburg. While I did spend a few years living in rural New York, it was not nearly as isolated as this region, and it has been an eye-opening experience to say the least. My name is Logan. I was originally born in Central
Florida just twenty years ago. Having been an army brat, we never stayed rooted in one spot for long. Every two to three years, I would hear the news that we would be stationed elsewhere, and the familiar routine of frantically packing everything up into boxes and hopping in a loaded car at three in the morning to strange new places served to expand my mind and foster a desire to explore and adventure; one that remains to this day. It must have been the same feeling that propelled the Afrikaners to explore the African continent, or the nomads in the deserts of ancient Arabia and North Africa to expand outward. Even after my father left the army our perennial migra-
tions continued, and in May of this year following my graduation from the University of Central Florida, the next step of my life’s journey has led me here to the heart of the Bakken oil fields. Yet, I find myself astonished at the differential between the culture up here versus that of everywhere else I have lived. There is a nascent sense of relaxation and rest up here – my experience is that those who live here largely do so for purposes of employment, and I cannot discount myself among them. To be sure, this region of the country produces an incredible amount of opportunity that one seldom finds elsewhere. Indeed, the unemployment
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N.Y. and driving by the historical buildings downtown. I remember walking down the streets of Nuremburg, Christmas music playing in the shops and stands selling freshly baked bratwurst and spiced nuts. Living in the small town of AlI’ve never quite been anywhere like this before in my life. exander has reminded I’ve seen a lot of places but this one is certainly a new me of the other side things, away from experience. In some ways this area is exactly what I was of the large cities where expecting – towns changing faster than I ever imagined people are close and evpossible, bountiful economic opportunities and oil wells as erybody knows everybody. Even amidst the far as the eye can see. oil boom, I still almost feel like a kid again driving through these small remember the moment we towns and cities. first drove into Alexander, I’ve never quite been N.D. The first thing we saw anywhere like this before was a large sign listing the in my life. I’ve seen a lot of Ten Commandments from places but this one is certhe Bible. I’ve never lived tainly a new experience. In in any place where religion rate in McKenzie Country, was displayed so openly, and some ways this area is exN.D. stands at about 1.3 peractly what I was expecting many of my friends and cent as of July 2013, and 2.7 – booming towns changing percent for Richland County, relatives from back home faster than I ever imagined Mont. as of June 2013. These act with similar disbelief. possible, bountiful economic This was especially true figures are dramatically lowopportunities and oil wells overseas, where such open er than the national averas far as the eye can see. But displays would often result age of 7.3 percent, and as a this place has yielded many millennial who came of age in strange looks. surprises, too. As a new And yet, despite the difin the post-Great Recession entrant into the workforce, ferences I still feel at home. economy I am in continual my job allows me to speak As the weather cools and amazement at the dearth of with many of the workers the days shorten, I am taken opportunity available here, and locals who come here. back to the days when it opportunity that did not Many of them have fascinatwould snow and we would exist in my home state of ing stories to tell, and many cook a hot breakfast and Florida. came here to seek their wrap up in ten layers of To be sure, the transifortune, just as I did. While clothes to go play outside. tion is not entirely an easy the adjustment wasn’t (and Of course, as a kid I didn’t one. Namely, the dramatic still isn’t) that easy, coming variance in the local culture have to worry about any up here has been an exciting of the hassle and inconvetook me somewhat by surjourney nonetheless. I look nience of snow drifts and prise, even as my expectaforward to what this chapter iced-up roads. What I do tions were more or less in of my life will bring, whatremember is walking down line with what I saw. The ever it may be. the streets of Watertown, desire for sameness, the close familiarity with others and the open religiosity among the locals stand out in particular. I was rather surprised to see so many churches in a small town such as this, and I can still
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One Blogger’s Journey Mom. Wife. Daughter. Wanderer. Student. Traveler. God-Lover. By Robin Arias | Bakken Living Blogging, a term that was officially coined in the late 1990’s has become almost a national pastime. If you have an internet connection and a passion for writing, you too can have a blog. In fact, blogging has become so popular that many businesses have even begun incorporating them into their own websites. Maybe it’s because people like to live vicariously through others or maybe it’s simply to learn more about our fellow human beings, but either way, blogs have become a permanent
structure in our lives. As a blogger myself I can tell you that the single most important ingredient for a good blog is passion. You have to be passionate about what you write about. Living in the Bakken for the last year, blogging has become a sort of outlet that has allowed me to realize that I am not alone in this journey. I have also learned that I am not alone. Mary Quillin is one such blogger. She came from just outside the city of Las Vegas, a place where I lived for several years. I love the dessert and I can empathize with her regarding her tran-
sition from desert to prairie. Intertwined with her faith, her blog became a sort of salve that helped to heal a number of things going on in her life. This is a place that so many of us can relate to, the struggles, the joys, the tears and the laughter. We have all had our ups and downs in life, we just travel our paths a little differently from each other. Here is an excerpt from Mary about her journey from Henderson, Nev. to Ryder, N.D., population 93, and how blogging helped ease that transition.
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By Mary Quillin | Bakken Lvining In the summer of 2012, we were beginning our transition out of our life of 20 years in Henderson, Nevada towards rural North Dakota. My husband Matt had already been working and traveling to Parshall, N.D. for almost two years, as they moved the company he worked at for 20 years following the recession of 2008. There didn’t seem to be any opportunity back in Las Vegas, and the opportunity for his career in North Dakota was enormous. I had many doubts about moving to North Dakota, way beyond having to deal with snow and winter again. We would be leaving the only home and community that our three elementary school-aged kids knew. My parents, who had lived with us for 9 years, would no longer have our daily presence. I knew no one in North Dakota and was fearful as to whether I would be able to find friends and community there. But, we no longer wanted to lived separately. We no longer wanted to miss daily dinners together. I disliked Matt only being home only every other month, if he was lucky. I know many women who go through that, but I was not doing well as a single mom every other month. Therefore, we began to pack up our house which
we loved. We got an embarrassingly low offer for it, and life began to change. As this all began to unfold, I needed an outlet; a place to reflect, observe and record. As a woman of faith, I knew God had His Hand safely upon us, and would
be present and involved in this new journey. I wanted to see this move with eyes greater than my own. With eyes of purpose, adventure and hope. So I began to write. And in the process I have begun to come out of the numbness our life apart had created. I started to see the beauty in the sunrises instead of the 1960s style of my sight unseen farmhouse. I began to smile and have conversations with farmers and oil workers instead of seeing the vast different cultures we come from. And mostly I began to see God open my heart to new things as it was better
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for us to be together in our tiny home in the mud and snow than be apart. Some things have been funny and some things have been hard and a struggle. I’ve run the gamut of joy to depression in the subzero cold. I’ve seen my kids embrace our new place and cry over their old hometown. And in it all, God has remained faithful. Through my blog, I’ve tried to capture it all and capture it honestly. I’ve had a goal to write weekly but I’ve only hit about 25 percent of that. Life has a way of squeezing out times of reflection, and writing/editing a post takes me several hours as I do not take it lightly. I have several posts I’ve not published because of the rawness of what I was experiencing and there have been several weeks in the deep North Dakota winter that I was in a time of emotional/mental survival. Yet, I do have a personal goal of building a regular habit in the discipline of reflective writing. I think there have been purposes and truths learned that can encourage anyone in any place of life and that’s been my goal. That through my journey, someone would know they are not alone… that life IS an adventure…and that God is good. Responses from those who have read my blog have seemed to affirm that it’s doing what I’ve envisioned it to do.
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Smooth Cilantro Salsa You cou ld spend hours blanching tomatoes or slow roasting them, but why bother when the tru canned variety is just as good and th is, the the nutrients and flavor you nee has all mention it keeps the cost down. d? Not to
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Simple Salads by your imagin, salads are limited only platform to comation. They are the perfect Crunchy, sweet,bine textures and flavors. savory, creamy.
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Keeping food simple. clean eating - simple ingredients
Sweet Slow Roasted Carrots Roasted vegetables are simple and nutritious. Carrots are usually easy to find locally and roasting them will bring out their natural sweetness. Your kids will be asking for more. Peel and cut into desired pieces. Coat with 2 tablespoons olive oil and give a liberal dose of salt and pepper. Start with twice as much as you want because they shrink down as they roast. Set the oven at 350ยบ and roast until tender, at least one hour.
Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad Salads are a great way to get things into your diet that you might not otherwise eat. Take my favorite combination of greens, strawberries, goat cheese, pecans and fresh cracked pepper. Add balsamic dressing and you have a home run. Change things up and add beets instead of strawberries or a sprinkling of seeds instead of pecans. Not a fan of goat cheese? Try feta or blue cheese instead.
Smooth Cilantro Salsa This simple recipe can be used in a variety of ways from dipping chips to making your tacos and burritos really stand out. It has a few simple ingredients that include one large can of whole tomatoes. One can of Rotel. One teaspoon sugar and one teaspoon garlic salt. Last, add one large handful of fresh cilantro with most of the stems removed. Chop in a blender for 5-10 seconds and enjoy.
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes There is something about little fruits and vegetables that I find endearing. Potatoes are no exception. If it's little, I love to roast it. If you can't find fingerling or petite potatoes, just quarter up your favorite variety. Follow the same routine that you would for any roasted vegetable. Coat with 1 or 2 tablespoons olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Try adding a little rosemary or type but use it sparingly. Roast at 350ยบ until fork tender. Robin Arias | Photos
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Butter Make your own
LifeinWilliston.com By Robin Arias | Bakken Living Living in a place that is more isolated than anywhere else I have lived, has taught me a few things about food and how to conserve, save, stock up, and make my own when I can. It’s been a great experience because it has cut down on waste and allowed me to think outside the box which, I like. Today I was making a crumb cake and I needed buttermilk. Take a pint of heavy whipping cream. Put it in the
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blender and add 1/4 teaspoon salt if you wish. You can use a food processor if you wish but it is not necessary. It will quickly thicken. If you use a blender, you may need to stop it and give it a mix once or twice. Just when you think it won’t do anything else, it separates. At this point leave it in a bit longer. Now you want to strain the lumpy part from the liquid. You have just made butter. Congratulations! Oh and that liquid left over is your buttermilk. Make good use of it!
I should note, that once you have separated your butter from the buttermilk, you will need to squeeze the excess liquid from the butter. You can use a cheese cloth (preferred) or you can knead it yourself (some people might do this under cold water). It all depends on how long you want to keep it. If you use it with two days, don’t worry so much but if you want it to stick around a bit longer, you need to make sure all the milk has been removed.
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By Robin Arias | Bakken Living I have always asked myself why we give our children the milk of another animal. An animal that likely is pumped full of chemicals to keep it producing milk when it should not be. During my time in Europe, the milk was wonderful. It was shelf stable, meaning you buy it in cardboard (recycled) boxes and store it on your shelf. Once you open it, you put it in the refrigerator. They use a different process to pasteurize it (Ultra-hightemperature processing or UHT), which sterilized it without necessitating refrigeration. The struggle, however, was to find ways to get by without milk. We have incorporated it into so many things, we often found it difficult not to use so much of it. In my family, we have all but stopped drinking milk. When we do include it in our diet, we only buy organic. For some of us the effects have been huge. My son, who has suffered from severe acne for years (the kind that require constant anti-biotics to cure which only cause further issues), stopped drinking milk at my request. His acne went away. He struggles with keeping milk (and other forms of dairy) out of his diet but the effects of cutting it out
for him were drastic. Furthermore, he is also losing weight. For us, the point of a smoothie is a quick way to get some vital nutrients. This is an easy “plug and play” smoothie and something that is GOOD for you. I should note that we use organic berries here. I think this is important for soft fleshy fruit, in particular strawberries and blueberries. One thing you will notice that we put in our smoothies is oil. I know this is going to be odd for many people but try it at least once. You won’t know it’s there. There is quite a bit of research to back up the claim that incorporating oil (not in your food, we’re going for non heated oil) is very beneficial. I use different kinds. I keep on hand walnut oil, flax oil, avocado oil and safflower oil. Safflower oil in particular is high in antioxidants. If you are eating a balanced diet, don’t let the calories or fat content freak you out. People NEED fat. I’m not suggesting you drink this
stuff by the cup but a teaspoon a day will not hurt you or add to your waistline. Throw the following things in your blender, feel free to substitute what fruit you have on hand although I would not use acidic fruits like lemons or oranges. • 3 ice cubes • 3-4 strawberries, halved (remove the tops) • 1/3 banana • Small handful of blueberries • 1 Tablespoon oil • 1/2 to 1 cup almond milk
You will notice that we use almond milk. It is very tasty and works well with this type of application. We never use the kind with soy (yet another thing I think we should not consume, processed soy). We use unsweetened almond milk but you will find that even if you choose the sweetened version it’s lower in calories than milk and has more calcium. Win! So there you go, blend for at least 30 seconds and enjoy. We start our day with this almost every day. We feel better and are not starving an hour later. Plus, there is zero guilt involved.
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Although Yellowstone is actually one park, it spans across three states. Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. This is definitely a sight not to be missed. You can easily do this on a weekend and we would suggest staying the night in Bozeman, Mont., a lovely little city not far outside Yellowstone. Yellowstone is home to more geysers than anywhere else in the world, the most famous of them being Old Faithful. This national park, the very first one established by the United States in 1872, is a wonderland of sights. Wildlife roams freely in the park and on any given day you can see bears, moose, elk, wolves and bison. The park itself is over 3,468 square miles and is centered over the largest super volcano in the United States. A volcano, that is in fact, still active. Take a weekend and explore Yellowstone National Park. See the sights, enjoy the views and participate in any number of activities from camping, fishing to boating and hiking.
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November 29, evening Parade of Lights
Downtown Sidney, Montana Sidney Area Chamber of Commence and Agriculture (406) 433.1916
December 6-7 St Matthew’s Fall Bazaar St Matthew’s Event Center, 219 7th St SE, Sidney, MT (406) 433.2510 for more information 4 - 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday
December 8, 1:30 p.m. MonDak Christmas Celebration
Enjoy traditional food, music and customs with a focus on how Christmas is celebrated. MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney, MT Contact (406) 433.3500
December 15 Concert at the Confluence
Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center 3- 5 p.m. CST 15349 39th Ln NW, Williston, ND (701) 572-9034
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Montana Events to Remember
Lego Club
Tuesdays: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Sidney-Richland County Library
Kids K-5th grade can come use their creative ingenuity to build and have fun with Legos!
Storytime
Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m., Sidney-Richland County Library
Preschool children and parents participate in listening to stories, singing song, fingerplays, and a craft.
Kidz Zone
Dec. 7 and Jan. 4, 1 p.m., Sidney-Richland County Library
A great time when books are read to kids K-3rd grade and then there is a fun activity.
Save The Date JUNE 13-15, 2014
Planning is underway for this 100 YEAR Celebration! Plan to schedule your class reunions, family reunions & any other events during the Centennial...the MORE, the MERRIER!!! We will have a schedule packed full of FUN for ALL ages!!! Don’t forget to purchase your CENTENNIAL memorabilia at the MonDak Heritage Center or Sidney Chamber of Commerce.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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“I Would not have been president had it not been for my experience in North Dakota” — Theodore Roosevelt 26th President of the United States
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By Robin Arias | Bakken Living Working long hours does not always leave you with many options when you have a single day to spend any way you want. Luckily, in the heart of the Bakken is the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Named after our 26th president, this park is located in western North Dakota in what is commonly called the badlands. After coming to North Dakota to hunt bison in 1883, Roosevelt promptly bought a ranch in the badlands. He returned often to hunt. During his time as president, this national park would become one of five that he would create. It is said that it was these very badlands that taught him to respect nature while at the same time building him up both physically and mentally. Theodore Roosevelt himself said “I would not have been president had it not been for my experience in North Dakota.” You too can enjoy all the splendor that is this national park. You can openly observe wildlife such as bison, pronghorn, elk, wild horses, and bighorn sheep. Drive through scenic loop drive, visit Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch or take a guided tour on horseback.
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Dec. 3 & 10,
3:45-5:15 p.m.
Ginerbread houses
Grades 1-6 will make and decorate a small gingerbread house. Please preregister (701) 774-3601 James Memorial Art Center 621 1st Ave W. Williston, N.D.
Dec. 6-8
Medora’s Old Fashioned Cowboy Christmas
This 18th annual three day event includes food, fun and games for the whole family. Medora, N.D. (701) 623-4829 or (701) 623-4910.
Dec. 31,1-4 p.m.
New Years Eve Ice Skating Party Dickinson Rec. Center, Contact (701) 456-2074
Nov. 31 - Dec. 31
Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive
Come see hundreds of thousands of lights exhibited in over 50 displays. Williston, N.D. Contact (701) 774-9041
Dec. 6-8
Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase
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Friday 4-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Bismarck Civic Center 315 S 5th St, Bismarck, ND (701) 355-1370
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North Dakota Events to Remember Dec. 7,
9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Dickinson Chamber of Commerce (701)225-5115 Holiday Craft Show
Astoria Hotel and Convention Center 363 15th St W, Dickinson, N.D. (701) 456-5000
Dec. 6-7 & 13-14
20th annual Dickens Village Festival
Each evening ends with a performance of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol� Garrison, N.D. 1-800-799-4242 (701) 463-2345
Dec. 14 Cookie Walk
Choose from hundreds of cookies, candies, breads and treats. Bismarck Art Gallery 422 East Front Ave., Bismarck, N.D. (701) 223-5986
Jan. 10-11
Pink Ribbon Riders Snow Run
5th Annual Two day event includes food, snowmobile rides and awards. Twin Oaks Resort, 10723 Lake Loop Rd W Bottineau, ND (701) 263-4295 www.pinkribbonriders.com
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By Robin Arias | Bakken Living It’s that time of year again. Winter is upon us and if you have not already prepared yourself or are new to the area, take note. With the kind of weather we see here, a few supplies can easily mean the difference between life and death. For those who are long time residents these things are common sense, but people coming from warmer states may not think to have emergency supplies not just in their home, but in their car too. The two most important things that must happen in any emergency situation is that you must stay hydrated and you must stay warm. Food is important but we can go a long time without it. You cannot say the same
of water and warmth. I think we all know that everyone should have certain items no matter the time of year. Things like jumper cables, a first aid kit and a flashlight (preferably LED). But some of the others may not be so obvious. Here is a list of the most suggested items to keep in your car in case of an emergency. Water Blanket or if you have room, roll up a sleeping bag Kitty Litter (non clumping) or a bag of sand Pre-packaged high calorie foods think nuts and seeds, energy bars, granola. If you can get a few MREs, those are my favorite options. Extra clothes for example a pair of thermals, gloves, socks and a complete change
of clothing. Shovel you don't have to have a full size shovel in your car, they have foldable ones that will take up little room Ice scraper Lighter and water proof matches- pack these in a doubled zipclock bag, you want to keep the moisture out Long lasting candles Power adapter Tow strap Toilet paper just one roll but you'll be glad you added this Knife don't forget a knife! Whistle anyone remember the movie “Titanic? “ All of these small things can be stored in a large coffee can which can later be used to melt water. You can also keep a small camping pan in your kit for the same purpose. Batteries remember that flashlight I mentioned above. It won't work without a power
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source so make sure to rotate new batteries into your kit every other month. It doesn't' matter what color your car is, covered in snow you will be hard to see and a flashlight will help you signal to someone. While you're at it, consider an LED beacon. It's important to keep in mind that being safe in the winter is largely about common sense and good judgment. Always tell someone where you are going and when you should be back. If you break down or get stranded and your phone doesn't work, that person will know where to come looking. Never, and I mean never, allow your car to get under half a tank of gas. If you find yourself stranded or stuck use that gas sparingly. Turn the car on only when you need it and always make sure the exhaust pipe is not blocked by anything like snow, ice or mud. Stay with your car. Let me repeat that, STAY WITH YOUR CAR. This is not like running out of gas in normal
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weather. If you are in bad conditions you can become disoriented and lost. More importantly it only takes a few minutes for hypothermia to set in, which occurs when the body’s core temperature drops below 95º F. Once this begins to happen you start to lose your ability to think clearly and move properly. You begin to think you need to just sit a moment and rest. That's the hypothermia talking. When it comes to driving on the roads in winter always pay attention to conditions and stay off the roads when advised to do so. Driving aside, sometimes we are subject to power outages. Our power went out several times last winter, the longest stretch was over nine hours. Keeping ourselves prepared at home as well as in our car is crucial. Always keep extra water and food. Non perishable food. When the nearest grocery store for some people
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is over thirty miles one way, a quick trip is not always possible. Make sure your medications, even simple cold medicine, is always available. Keep a radio, batteries, flashlight, candles and matches in a spot that is easy to find. If your power does go out, you do not want to be stumbling around in the dark trying to remember where you put everything. Simply put, don't wait until the last minute to prepare. Make sure you have a shovel and alternate heat source (and the fuel needed to run it) already in place. Don't forget your pets either! During the winter months we always keep an extra bag of pet food in the pantry. If your power goes out and you are prepared it will make the experience much more pleasant. Just wrap up in a blanket, light a candle or two and snuggle up with a book. Chances are it will not last long and you will be back to business as usual.
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Surviving Camper Living by: Chelsea Niehaus | Bakken LIving When I woke up early this morning to help my husband prepare for the day I turned on the faucet and nothing happened. As it turns out, the hose that leads into our camper had frozen in the night. It seems we really should have installed the heater hose earlier and we could have avoided this problem. So goes the life of a family living in a camper in the Bakken. Camper life presents a unique set of challenges that people, who are accustomed to house or apartment living, sometimes aren’t entirely prepared for. This lack of preparedness can also be compounded by the fact that it seems that most news ar-
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ticles about life here in the Bakken often cover the issues facing man camps and sky high rent for houses or apartments and the issues facing camper dwellers seem to sometimes be forgotten. So, if you are new to camper living, or if you are considering it, here are some things you might need to think about when making your decision or when getting your new dwelling in order. First, if you don’t already have a camper, there are some things you will need to consider when obtaining one. Unless you are already wealthy you are probably not going to want to buy a brand new, top of the line model. Some of these run as much as a new home and unless you are using it as your permanent home there’s no reason to buy
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something too extravagant. Also, if at all possible, try to pay for your camper in full up front. There are people out here who are carrying a mortgage from their primary residence, a loan for their camper and they are paying lot fees on top of all their other expenses. These people sometimes find themselves shelling out more for their housing than what they are making. Just remember that you are here to make money, it’s not a race to see who has the nicest camper. Now that you have your camper, let’s talk about
camper systems. Camper systems are different than what you’re used to in a house and the learning curve for how to use them is sometimes steep. Most campers aren’t really made to live in, at least not the way we live in them here in the Bakken. Their water, waste, electric and heating and cooling systems can be delicate. You will want to study how the systems in your camper work and make sure you know how to properly care for them. This will likely include ensuring that you know how to treat your grey and black water systems and knowing the capacity of your heating and cooling systems and what kind of load your electric system can take. The next thing you will need to consider is how to winterize your camper. You really don’t want to wake up one morning with no water. You should start this process as soon as possible once you know where you will be staying for the winter. If the lot where you are staying has sewer outlets you will want to install a permanent waste water line. These are typically made out of polyvinyl chloride, (PVC) and include an expansion fitting to ensure that the line doesn’t bust during temperature drops and rises. You will then want to ensure that your camper is well sealed and caulked. Hopefully, you will be lucky enough to live in a lot that also has heated hydrants. Even if you are
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lucky enough to have heated hydrants, you will still need to get a heated hose to keep your water supply going through the winter. Finally, you will need to skirt your camper. Most people use either wood or foam insulation or both. You could even have fabric skirting custom made that will snap onto your camper. Of course, if you can’t get around to doing your own winterizing there are companies who will do this for you. However, if you get a head start on it and do it little by little then you should be able to get it easily taken care of by the time winter arrives. Unfortunately, even after you’ve gone to all the trouble of winterizing your camper, there is no guarantee that, in the dead of winter, your pipes won’t freeze up. Make sure you have a backup plan to ensure that your camper systems aren’t damaged by the freezing temperatures. It’s also a good idea to know where you can take a shower if need be. Another thing you will want to consider is whether or not you can survive being cooped up in a camper with your sanity intact. Campers are small and learning to live in such a small space can be difficult. Since you will be working long hours you likely won’t have too much time to get into trouble. However, trouble sometimes finds folks out here so be sure to take care of yourself. If you must drink keep
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it to a minimum and stay away from drugs. If you need a diversion consider buying an e-book reader and loading it with books, take online classes, learn a new card game or become a movie aficionado. Do whatever it takes to make constructive use of your time in a small space. Too many good people destroy themselves out here because they too much time on their hands and simply don’t know what to do with themselves in such a small space. Don’t be that person. Now that you’ve made it through the winter with your sanity intact you may be thinking about bringing your family to come stay with you in your camper. There are families with children who stay out here year round so it’s not impossible, but it’s not an easy life. You will need to be sure that your family can handle being packed in on top of each other. When it gets cold or rainy you and your family will need to have the necessary mental tools to stand being in
Bakken Living close quarters for extended periods of time. You will also want to be sure you know your local parks and recreation options, places to shop or entertainment venues to visit, for those times when you just have to get out of the camper. The families who seem to be the most successful out here are those who already have friends or family living nearby. If you don’t have family or friends nearby it is advisable to brush up on your friend making skills. It really helps to have a support system and social outlet, especially if you are living in one of the farther flung Bakken outposts. I hope these tips have helped you out and not scared you too much. I find that if you can deal with the issues mentioned in this article then camper living is probably one of the best and most economical housing choices here in the Bakken. Good luck and happy camping! Courtesy | Photo
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Did you know?
Strawberries are low fat, low calorie; high in vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, potassium. Strawberries are a member of the rose family. On average, there are 200 seeds in a strawberry. In a test, subjects who ate nitrate rich foods like strawberries, before exercising burned 100 more calories than those who did not. Ninety-four per cent of United States households consume strawberries. http://www.londonstrawberryfestival.com/facts.htm
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simple ingredients...
• 2.5 to 3 pounds of strawberries (roughly 7.5 cups). Cut off the tops and quarter. If they are really large, cut them down a little more.
• 3 Tablespoons cup quick tapioca
• 2 Tablespoons corn starch
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (fresh is best)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste (you can use a fresh bean scraped or extract if you like)
Plus later you will need a few tablespoons heavy cream (half and half can be used) and a tablespoon sugar, preferably a larger, course sugar.
few things scream home and Americana like a freshly baked fruit pie. Topped with some freshly whipped cream and you have yourself the perfect ending for any meal or family gathering. This pie is easy to make. In fact, you can buy already rolled out crust dough if you don’t have the time to make it from scratch. Pre-heat your oven to 375. Combine all your ingredients for the filling. Once you have your crust in place, fill it up and cover as you like. You can use lattice or cutout work, whatever you like. Take the few tablespoons of cream and brush it on the top of the crust and then sprinkle with the tablespoon of sugar. Place the pie on a cookie sheet (as it starts to bubble it may spill over a bit) and put it in the over for about 45 minutes. I used a deeper dish so I St Matthew’s Fall Bazaar left mine in for 55 minutes. Use a crust protector if you have one or cover with foil once it begins to brown to your liking. Let you pie cool completely before cutting..
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