CCoommmmuunniiccaattoorr ThE MInoT ArEA ChAMBEr of CoMMErCE And You ! Vol. XViii, issue no. 2 www.minotchamber.org April 2014

A Yes vote April 8 is a yes vote for students

The Minot Public School has set April 8, 2014 • Many school for the $39.5 million school bond special election. offices are not Why now? located near the • The need for the building of a new elementary school, main entrance, inside THe additional classrooms to Edison and Perkett, and safety allowing people to and security updates are immediate needs that need to come and go without appropriate administrators know - ommuniCATor be addressed by the Minot Public School District. ing who is in the building. C • The district is eligible for a $20 million low-interest rate • Students traveling from portables to the main building construction loan from the State of North Dakota if vot - create an increased security risk. ers approve the proposed bond before May 2014. The Why a new elementary school? interest rate for the school construction loan would be • There are currently 21 portables being used in Minot Page 2: Businesses set at 1.72%. The savings in interest over the 20-year Public elementary schools. bond is $4,214,205 to the taxpayers. Bel Air (3 portables), Edison (2 portables), McKinley (1 join and renew • The district can also utilize nearly $222,000 from a state portable), Perkett (2 portables), Sunnyside (4 portables), Chamber support. safety and security grant that is available. What are the safety and security challenges? Washington (9 portables) Page 3: nd State Continued on page 3 fair lineup 26th annual International Military Ball April 12 announced. The International Military include a seven-course gourmet meal. Participants Page 4: Ball, a formal event with a will enjoy an elegant evening of dancing, and dig - gourmet meal and entertain - nitaries from both the United States and Canada Business events ment, is Saturday, April 12 at will attend. offered and the Minot Holiday Inn. The Cost is $60 per person. For more information or reviewed. social will begin at 6 p.m. to register, please call 852-6000 or email cham - The formal event will again [email protected]. Page 5: Eagle Award 52nd annual Honors Banquet celebrates academic achievements Students and long-time staff and educators will be dents from Berthold (Lewis & Clark), Bishop Ryan, winners named. honored for their hard work at the Minot Area Glenburn, Minot, Our Redeemer’s, Sawyer, Surrey, Page 6: Chamber of Commerce 52nd annual Honors and Des Lacs Burlington will be honored, along Banquet April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. with staff and teachers from the schools with 25 Ambassadors Kristin Baesler, North Dakota Superintendent of years of service. This event is possible thanks to the remain busy. Public Instruction, is scheduled to be the guest generous support of Chamber members who sponsor speaker. students and teachers. Page 7: The event is a time set aside to recognize graduat - For more information call Carla Dolan at 857- norsk høstfest tick - ing seniors from eight area schools with a grade 8205 or email [email protected]. ets on sale May 16. point average of 3.75 or higher. More than 100 stu - Pages 8-12: Business AfTer Hours Members offer updates. Minot Guaranty & Escrow Page 13 : 1835 16th St. SW - Come out and see the new building! Calendar of events Thursday, April 24 • 5 –7 p.m. This is an opportunity to network with potential and established clients in a social, fun atmosphere. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a chance to win $500 in Chamber Bucks! If winner is not present, $50 in Chamber Bucks is guaranteed. (Must be present to win) $5 charge at the door minoT AreA CHAmBer of CommerCe new memBer CommuniCATor The Minot Chamber welcomes new members. Join us in thanking fisher Car Care. Please P.O. Box 940 • Minot, ND 58702 • 852-6000 let them know how much of a value they are to our community. [email protected] fisHer CAr CAre minotchamber.org 501 31st Ave. SW • Minot, ND 58701 • 838-2288 • Fax: 839-1402 Material published in the Chamber Communicator expresses the Email: [email protected] • Website: fishercarcare.com viewpoints or policies of the Communicator , the Minot Area Jim Almond, Manager Chamber of Commerce and its Board of Directors. The purpose of fisher Car Care brings your vehicle back to its original beauty, inside and out. not only does this this newsletter is to communicate with the membership of the Minot include your personal vehicle, but also motorcycles, boats and semis. Like new — inside and out. Area Chamber of Commerce. Publisher ...... L. John MacMartin,CCE riBBon CuTTing Editor ...... Carla Dolan, IOM Managing Editor ...... Patty Hildenbrand CHAmBer of CommerCe sTAff L. John MacMartin, CCE ...... President Carla Dolan, IOM ...... Program Director Cheryl Wallen ...... Finance Manager Lisa Moldenhauer ...... Administrative Assistant Carla Vannett ...... MVD Manager Diane Herzog ...... MVD Clerk Cheryl Lynn Lafontaine ...... MVD Clerk Tracey Oja ...... MVD Clerk Allison Reiswig ...... MVD Clerk Dorothy Sannes ...... MVD Clerk Lacey Thomas ...... MVD Clerk minoT AreA CHAmBer of CommerCe BoArd memBers: northridge - A Planned Community: 805 27th St. NW • Minot, ND • 701-597-8002 Randy Hauck Chair Northridge-Villas.com (Verendrye Electric Cooperative) ...... 852-0406 Ambassadors helped celebrate the open house of northridge, a new development which features 33 Alan Estvold Chair elect walkout lots in northwest Minot. (Ackerman-Estvold) ...... 837-8737 Duane Poynter Vice Chair renewAls (Poynter Ag Supply) ...... 624-5315 The Chamber extends a big “THANK YOU” to our members who have renewed their membership Pam Karpenko (CleanTech) Treasurer ...... 839-8811 Feb. 19 through March 20, 2014. Your continued support helps your Chamber promote the business Jonn Knecht (American Bank Center) community and do the work seen in the pages of this newsletter. Past Chair ...... 837-5000 All America City Glass Gratech Company, LTD Prairie Supply Bruce Walker (Coldwell Banker/1st Ardent Investments, LLC HD Supply Waterworks Pringle & Herigstad, P.C. Broadway Bean and Bagel Co. Home of Economy Quality Landscaping, Inc. Minot Realty) Past Chair ...... 852-0136 Broadway Family Dentistry Houston Engineering, Inc. Roosevelt Plaza Jeremy Becker (SRT Communications, Inc.) ...... 858-1200 Buffalo Wings & Rings Job Service North Dakota Royal Fork Restaurant Burlington Northern Santa Fe Jobbers Moving & Storage Ryan Chevrolet Rob Buchholz (Lowe’s Printing) ...... 852-1211 CDJ Opportunities Company Select Inn Dave Bussard (Staybridge Suites) ...... 852-0852 Central Michigan University Jost Masonry Construction, Inc. ServiceMaster of Minot John Coughlin Chiropractic Health & Wellness Knife River NC Sevens Bar & Restaurant (Coughlin Construction & Development) ...... 852-3401 Congregational United Church of Knowles Jewelry of Minot Shaw-Lundquist Associates, Inc. Christ KXMC CBS13 Greg & Pam Simonson Maria Effertz Hanson (Black Butte Communications & Crane Johnson Lumber Co. Dr. Tyrone O. Langager Small Business Development Center Consulting) ...... 626-2226 Dakota Inn Liberty Business Systems, Inc. Souris River Designs & Home David Fuller (Minot State University) ...... 858-3000 Dakota Square Mall Lowe’s Printing Improvements Katie Harsaager (Enbridge) ...... 857-0800 Digital Office Centre Magic City Networking Souris Valley Animal Shelter Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Market Pharmacy SRT Communications, Inc. Doug Hollingsworth (Northern Tier Federal Inc. Marketplace Foods Staples, Inc. Credit Union) ...... 727-6111, Ext. 116 Mark Kohlman - Edward Jones Mile One Running Shop TrainND Northwest Linda Johnson (Home Sweet Home) ...... 852-5604 Greg Tschetter - Edward Jones Minot Air Force Base TSC Farm Home Auto Store Farm Credit Services of North Minot Area Council of the Arts United Pulse Trading Fred Lien (Lien’s Jewelry) ...... 838-5151 Dakota, ACA Minot Electric Souris Valley United Way Chad Schmidt (10 North Main) ...... 837-1010 First Assembly of God Church Minot Housing Authority Wal-Mart Super Center Randy Schwan (Trinity Health) ...... 857-5635 The Flower House Garden Center Niess Impressions Ward Warehousing & Distribution Cathy Tweten (Dakota Square) ...... 839-7500 Mrs. Pat Gagnon Noble Inn Co. Gateway Apartments Northland Community Health Center Waste Management of ND - Minot Dusty Wald (Magic City Beverage) ...... 852-4031 Gerdau Ameristeel Odd’s Mobile Home Park The Welcome Table

PAge 2minoT AreA CHAmBer of CommerCe APril 2014 Yes Vote, continued from page 1 5. **Convert Central Campus to a 6-8 middle school 6. **Convert Magic City Campus to a comprehensive 9-12 high school Why a new elementary school (continued)? • The new proposal eliminates the changes to Magic City and Central • Elementary schools are over capacity or near maximum capacity now and Campus and building a new high school (**eliminating items 4, 5 and 6 listed the district continues to see enrollment rising. above). • Below is a list of all Minot Public School District elementary schools with the What will the impact be to homeowners in the Minot Public School capacity of the existing buildings. District? Bel Air 300 capacity 353 enrolled (53) • The estimated number of mills needed to make the annual payment is Bell 140 capacity 128 enrolled 12 13.76. Dakota 400 capacity 417 enrolled (17) • Below is the impact on homeowners: Edison 400 capacity 453 enrolled (53) Annual Tax Monthly Lewis & Clark 440 capacity 434 enrolled 6 $100,000 Market Value Home $ 61.92 $ 5.16 Longfellow 480 capacity 420 enrolled 60 $200,000 Market Value Home $123.83 $10.32 McKinley 100 capacity 133 enrolled (33) $300,000 Market Value Home $185.75 $15.48 North Plains 360 capacity 325 enrolled 35 Perkett 260 capacity 326 enrolled (66) Election details Roosevelt 140 capacity 131 enrolled 9 • Election is Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Minot Municipal Auditorium from Sunnysid 320 capacity 344 enrolled (24) 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Washington 300 capacity 494 enrolled (194) • Early voting will take place at the Ward County Courthouse and absentee ballots are available. Why did the bond decrease by over $80 million from the original proposal Solution in December 2013? • New elementary school to be located in southeast section of Minot on land • The school board listened to the voters, as 50% indicated that they couldn’t already owned by the district. support the previous bond. The biggest reasons were the sheer size of the • Additional classrooms at Perkett and Edison elementary schools. bond and the fact that it addressed high school challenges that aren’t as • Safety and security enhancements will be made to all schools immediate as the elementary challenges. Total Project Costs $40,536,000 • The original bond proposal from the Minot Public School district in Funding Sources: December 2013 was for $125 million. Bond Referendum $39,500,000 • The December 2013 bond breakdown is below: State Safety & Security Grant w/local match $444,000 1. Safety, security and general upgrades district-wide Interim Fund $592,000 2. New elementary school Total Funding $40,536,000 3. Classroom additions and renovations at Edison and Perkett 4. **New 9-12 high school North Dakota State Fair announces 2014 concert lineup Lady Antebellum, John Mellencamp, The Fair home on Wednesday, July 23. Florida Tuesday, July 22– IMCA Modified and Stock Charlie Daniels Band, Randy Houser, Florida Georgia Line will be taking the Grandstand by Car Races* Georgia Line, Three Days Grace and Brad storm on Thursday, July 24. Chart-topping hits Wednesday, July 23 – Randy Houser* Paisley will all perform at the 2014 North Dakota like “Cruise”, will be accompanied by other fan Thursday, July 24 –Florida Georgia Line State Fair, July 18-26. Tickets will go on sale on favorites including “Round Here” and “This is Saturday, July 26 – Brad Paisley April 8 at 8am. How We Roll”. *General Admission Events Seven-time Grammy Award winning trio, Three days grace will rock the Grandstand John Mellencamp tickets will be $65 for lady Antebellum, will be the first act to per - on Friday, July 25. This platinum selling rock standing room or reserved seating. Three Days form during the 2014 State Fair on Friday, July group will entertain concertgoers with hits like “I Grace tickets will be $25 for standing room or 18. Since 2006 the group has risen quickly to Hate Everything about You” and “Animal I’ve reserved seating. When purchasing any John become Country Music’s most influential group Become”. Mellencamp ticket, rock fans can also add on the with hits like “Compass”, “Downtown”, and Brad Paisley will close out the Fair on purchase of a Three Days Grace ticket for only “Need You Now”. Saturday, July 26. Since his first #1 single in $15. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member John 1999, Paisley has placed 22 singles at the top of NPRA Championship Bull Riding will be held mellencamp will be the first rock act to perform the charts. His current single is “The Mona on Monday, July 21 & Tuesday, July 22. Tickets on Saturday, July 19. With favorites like “Small Lisa”, from his album, Wheelhouse, – which also will be $14 for adults, $6 for ages 7-12 and 6 and Town”, “Jack & Diane”, and “R.O.C.K. In The includes the back-to-back #1 hits, “Southern under will be free. Other items available for pur - U.S.A.”, Mellencamp is sure to keep attendees Comfort Zone” and “Beat This Summer”. Pair chase include: Season and Daily Gate Passes, on their feet and singing along. these with hits like “Mud on the Tires” and Mega Ride Carnival Passes, Ranch Rodeo tick - The Charlie daniels Band will be perform - “Little Moments” and this concert is sure to end ets, beer tickets and nine day camping spots. ing on Sunday, July 20. Charlie Daniels’ music is the Fair with a bang! Tickets can be purchased online at quintessentially Southern with songs like The Grandstand Country Showpass will be www.ndstatefair.com, on Facebook at www.face - “Uneasy Rider”, “Long Haired Country Boy”, $85 with the option of Standing Room or book.com/ndstatefair, by phone at 701-852-3247 “The South’s Gonna Do It” and of course, “The Reserved Seating tickets available. or in person from 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, at Devil Went Down to Georgia”. Up and coming 2014 showpass lineup: the State Fair Center. Dates for the 2014 State artist, Randy Houser known for songs like Friday, July 18 – Lady Antebellum Fair are July 18-26. More information is avail - “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight”, “How Country Sunday, July 20– The Charlie Daniels Band able at www.ndstatefair.com. Feels” and “Goodnight Kiss”will call the State Monday, July 21 – Enduro Race*

PAge 3minoT AreA CHAmBer of CommerCe APril 2014 Business AfTer Hours Lunch-N-Learn Is Your Business Secure? Sponsored by Ebel Inc. Learn about security solutions: video surveillance, door access, intrusion alarms. Wednesday, May 7 • Lunch: $15 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Staybridge Suites 3009 S. Broadway • Minot Visit the Chamber Calendar May 7 at Thank you to Sevens Restaurant and the Vegas Motel for hosting the March Business After www.minotchamber.org Hours March 20. Nearly 100 people enjoyed delicious food, great prizes, and networking. and sign up today

Weppler named to mArCH lunCH -n-l eArn magazine’s top 25 women in business Shelly Weppler, president of St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation, was named to the Prairie Business Magazine top 25 women in business. The March issue was in recognition of the significant role women Shelly Weppler already play in the north - ern Plains’ business climate. The St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation serves an eleven-county region in the form of grants to organizations who support the mental, physical, spiritual, and About 20 people attended the March Lunch-N-Learn, which featured the Social Security emotional needs of the 150,000 residents in Administration’s Howard Kossover. the area. Weppler is also a Ward County Commissioner, a member of the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations, and other community groups. Competitiveness Index offers key indicators to ND business climate The Greater North Dakota Chamber has Safety & Courts, Health & Welfare, Quality of as a guide as the business community works published the 2014 Competitiveness Index, a Life, Workforce & Wages together to further enhance North Dakota’s comprehensive listing of key indicators of Each category includes tables that show business climate and meet the goal of building North Dakota’s business climate. The Index how North Dakota ranks compared to other the best possible business environment for our demonstrates the competitiveness of the states. state.” state’s businesses and the advantages of doing “We believe this publication will help busi - The 2014 Competitive Index is available business and living in North Dakota. ness leaders and those involved in economic for $7 (price includes tax and shipping) by The publication contains numerous busi - development identify the state’s strengths as contacting the Greater North Dakota ness measures in the following categories: well as areas for improvement,” said Andy Chamber at 701-222-0929 or Taxes & Revenue, Economic & Business Peterson, president and CEO of the Greater [email protected]. Climate, Education, Natural Resources, Public North Dakota Chamber. “This index will serve

PAge 4minoT AreA CHAmBer of CommerCe APril 2014 eAgle AwArds

The Eagle Award winners were recognized in March and thanked for superior customer service skills. If you would like to nominate someone for out - standing customer service, please call the Chamber at 852-6000 for a nomination form, or visit the website at minotchamber.org . A special thank you goes out to Homesteaders restaurant for providing a gift certificate for each Eagle recipient.

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Join the policy discussion at the Governor's Business Forum The Greater North Dakota Chamber and The Forum will conclude after dinner with two Don’t miss this opportunity for business lead - Governor Dalrymple will again partner to host the exciting presentations. The first is the presentation ers, legislators and state officials to build upon Governor’s Business Forum, April 15, at the of the Greater North Dakotan Award to Mr. Frank North Dakota’s proven business climate, and dis - Alerus Center in Grand Forks. Larson. Mr. Larson is a valued North Dakota busi - cuss ideas for continuing to develop an environ - The Governor’s Business Forum was created to nessman and philanthropist, and we are excited to ment that will foster additional opportunities for provide a platform for business leaders and elect - present him with the Chamber’s highest honor. our state. ed and appointed officials to discuss policy issues Following the award presentation, there will be Registration is available at that affect North Dakota businesses. It’s also an a keynote address from Mr. Whit Ayres of North www.ndchamber.com or by calling the GNDC opportunity to celebrate the successes of compa - Star Opinion. Whit Ayres is a leading Washington, office at 701-222-0929. nies and business people from across the state, and D.C., political consultant with over 30 years of learn about best practices and innovative ideas. experience in polling and survey research for high The Forum will kick off with lunch and an profile political campaigns and associations. Mr. address and facilitated discussion with Governor Ayres will talk about the economic and political Dalrymple. The afternoon will include presenta - landscape of our country and how it will impact tions and workshops focused on taxes, workforce North Dakota. and education – three issues that will be a high A complete Forum agenda can be found at priority during the upcoming legislative session. www.ndchamber.com.

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erik ramstad middle school - dedication Ceremony 1215 36th Ave. NW • Minot, ND • 857-4466 • Website: http://www.edline.net/pages/Erik_Ramstad_Middle_School The Ambassadors and several officials turned out for the dedication of the newly constructed Erik ramstad Middle School building. The new facility replaced the original building, which was destroyed in the 2011 flood. following are some of the officials who participated in the ceremony: u.S. Senator John hoeven, Governor and Mrs. Jack dalrymple, Mayor Curt Zimbleman, representatives from the offices of u.S. Senator heidi heitkamp and u.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer, Minot Public Schools Superintendent Mark Vollmer, Principal Ione Sautner, MPS School Board President Jim rostad, as well as representatives from the federal Emergency Management Agency, the building contractors, and several school board members.

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The Ambassadors escorted honored guests at the 2014 Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament at the Minot State Dome March 7.

PAge 6minoT AreA CHAmBer of CommerCe APril 2014 2014 Norsk Høstfest tickets go on sale May 16

Norsk Høstfest announces its main stage enter - 16, with VIP seats priced at $82 and regular seats tainment lineup for the 2014 edition of North at $62. Høstfest Eve Concert tickets are $36. Fans 2014 greAT HAll enTerTAinmenT America's largest Scandinavian festival which can order tickets online at hostfest.com, by calling sCHedule runs Sept. 30 - Oct. 4. The 37th annual Norsk 852-2368, or in person at 1020 S. Broadway, Tuesday, Sept. 30 ...... Doc Severinsen Høstfest kicks off Tuesday evening, Sept. 30, with Minot, ND 58701. Online ticket purchase is with The Minot Symphony Orchestra a 7 p.m. opening ceremony followed by the encouraged. 7:00 p.m. Høstfest Eve Concert, this year featuring Doc Additional entertainment Wednesday, Oct. 1 ...... Daniel O’Donnell Severinsen with the Minot Symphony Orchestra. In addition to the Great Hall entertainment, 1 p.m. Scheduled to appear in The Great Hall of the Norsk Høstfest offers free stage acts several times Wednesday, Oct. 1 ...... Gaither Vocal Band Vikings over five nights and four days are Doc each day during the festival. Patrons will see a 7:30 p.m. Severinsen with the Minot Symphony Orchestra, return of many of their favorites such as Bjøro Thursday, Oct. 2 ...... Bill Engvall Daniel O'Donnell, Gaither Vocal Band, comedian Haaland and Williams & Ree and enjoy new tal - 1 p.m. Bill Engvall, country legend Merle Haggard, Josh ent as well, including the Nordic Tenors, Swedish Thursday, Oct. 2 ...... Daniel O’Donnell Turner with special guest Danielle Bradbery, magicians Brynolf & Ljung, and Grammy-award 7 p.m. singer BJ Thomas, 60s pop band Herman's winning country group Diamond Rio. Former Friday, Oct. 3 ...... Merle Haggard Hermits starring Peter Noone, and country music Secret Service agent Clint Hill and author Lisa 1 p.m. artist Jennifer Nettles. McCubbin are back with a presentation and their Friday, Oct. 3 ...... Josh Turner “We like to think we’re offering something for most recent book, Five Days in November. Ricky with special guest Danielle Bradbery everyone this year,” said David Reiten, Norsk Nelson Remembered, a tribute by Gunnar Nelson 7:30 p.m. (two shows) Høstfest president. “From returning favorites, to and Matthew Nelson, also returns for a second Saturday, Oct. 4 ...... BJ Thomas & Herman’s names new to the Great Hall stage like the leg - year. Hermits starring Peter Noone • 1 p.m. endary Doc Severinsen, whose performance is Besides great entertainment, Norsk Høstfest Saturday, Oct. 4 ...... Jennifer Nettles made even more special with the involvement of will spotlight Scandinavian culture, artisan crafts, 7:30 p.m. Minot's own symphony.” Nordic shopping, nightly dances, and of course, Tickets go on sale 8 a.m., CDT, Friday, May great authentic Scandinavian cuisine.

Project CLEAN work days set for May 2 & 3 Project CLEAN (Community Leaders Enhancing Area Neighborhoods) Committee is working to do away with the unsightly garbage left behind by melting How to order: snow with the annual citywide cleanup • Orders will be taken through April 8 by phone (credit card only): 701-852-3328, Friday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and online at TheVillagefamily.org, or in person at the Minot Village office (cash, Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The two days helps groups cover a wide area, credit or check): 20 1st St. SW, Minot and also allows business people to permit • Choose from three colors: lavender, white, or yellow (will be a splendid cut employees to clean up during business flower) hours. To help, come to the Chamber and • Orders will be available for pick up thursday, May 8 from Noon to 5 p.m. sign your team up today. Garbage bags will • Delivery available May 7 – 9 in city of Minot, free with a $15 purchase or more. be provided. Businesses are encouraged to donate to a Just in time for Mother’s Day! non-profit group willing to clean up around 1 mum — $5 their building. For more information, call the Chamber at 852-6000 or email cham - 3 mums — $10 [email protected]. 5 mums — $16.50

PAge 7minoT AreA CHAmBer of CommerCe APril 2014 Prairie Warrior Auction raises funds for Minot Air Force Base Congratulations and special thanks to Betty Base coordinators included Lt. Col. Darrin those who donate their time, make the auction Fedorchak (Esoterica), chairperson of the Morgan (5 BW) and Lt. Col. Kathy Dorist (91 a success. 28th Annual Military Affairs Committee MW). Also offering invaluable help was Bill Every year, this event raises thousands of Prairie Warrior Competition Auction, as well Dennis, Auctioneer John Bearman, Niess dollars to help defray the expenses of bomb as her team of volunteers. The event, which Impressions Printing, and the staff of the and missile wing competitions for Minot Air was held March 22, raised nearly $33,000. Holiday Inn. Force Base competitors. Additionally, funds Also, a special thanks goes out to the many The Prairie Warrior Auction and the support raised are used to underwrite events designed sponsors of merchandise. Support by area of the local community will contribute signif - to improve the morale and lessen financial businesses, organizations and individuals has icantly to the wings bringing home the top burdens of the men and women stationed at once again contributed to a successful event. honors in Air Force competitions. Minot AFB. Participants enjoyed refreshments and hors Fedorchak said donations from businesses, d’oeuvres while previewing the merchandise. organizations and individuals, along with

10 North Main Hight Construction Minot Restaurant Supply Pizza Ranch Thomas Family Funeral Home, Ackerman-Estvold Home Sweet Home Minot State University R & M Painting & Woodworking Brad & Jackie Thomas Acme Tools Homesteaders Restaurant Minot State Unviversity Marketing Real Builders Tires Plus Affinity First Federal Credit Union Hyatt House - Minot Montana Dakota Utilities Roosevelt Park Zoo Tollefson’s Retail Group All American Trophies Integrity Viking Funds Company Ruby Tuesday Town & Country Credit Union American Bank Center Investors Management & National Residential Mortgage Ryan Family Dealerships Trinity Health Nancy Anderson Marketing Noble Inn Arlene Saugstad United Community Bank Arrowhead Ace Hardware IRET Norsk Hostfest Sevens Bar & Restaurant Val’s Cyclery Artistry Hairstylists & Day Spa Karen Krebsbach North Dakota State Fair Marney Shirley Vardon Golf Club Artmain KXMC CBS13 North Hill Bowl Sodexo (MSU Food Services) The Vegas Motel Laura Bendickson Larson Law Firm Northern Tier Federal Credit Union Souris Valley Golf Course Verendrye Electric Cooperative Black Butte Adventures Lien’s Jewelry NW Tire Sportsman’s Loft Veterans of Foreign Wars Bottineau Winter Park Lowe’s Floral and Garden Center Odney SRT Communications, Inc. Village Family Service Center Brady Martz & Associates Magic City Beverage Off the Vine Staybridge Suites Visit Minot Bremer Bank Margie’s Art Glass Studio Olive Garden Straus Western Steel & Plumbing Charlie’s Main Street Café Mattson Construction John Ostrom Taco John’s/Preferred Restaurant Westlie Motor Co. The Computer Store McGee, Hankla, Backes & Pepsi of Minot Group Richard White Grand Hotel Dobrovolny, P.C. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Taube Museum of Art Xcel Energy Herberger’s Minot Area Development Corp. Pheasants for the Future Tesoro - Dakota Square YMCA Hess Corporation Minot Daily News Pinkerton Animal Hospital memBer Business Briefs

Souris Valley United Way holds annual meeting fall, they will carefully review all the grant seek to use their educational benefits at Minot The Annual meeting for Souris Valley United requests.” State.” Way was held in February. Souris Valley United Way is committed to sup - For 19 years, Heitkamp has been an assistant New officers elected for 2014 included: Megan porting the community by helping individuals and football coach for Minot State and assisted in Grundstrom (The Preferred Companies), presi - families achieve their potential through education, recruiting. He came to MSU in 1995 after being dent; Kevin Harmon (Minot State University), income stability, and healthy lives. an assistant coach at Mayville State University for vice president; Scott Moum (Minot Public For more information visit www.svunited - seven years. Before his collegiate coaching career, Schools), treasurer; and Jarid Lundeen (Tires way.com call 839.2994. he worked as an assistant coach at Barnsville, Plus), past president. Minn., Fargo, Wahpeton and Hillsboro. He was John MacMartin was recognized for his leader - Heitkamp hired as Veterans Center director selected as the American Football Monthly NAIA ship as Campaign Chair during the 2013 Fall Andy Heitkamp has been named Veterans Special Teams Coach of the Year in 2002. Campaign. This year $593,274 was raised to assist Center director at Minot State University, accord - Heitkamp served in the U.S. Army National 29 local programs which help those in need. ing to Dick Jenkins, vice president for student Guard from 1983 to 1991. Leslie Coughlin (Coughlin Development), affairs. Heitkamp assumes his new duties March “I am looking forward to helping future, current retired from the Board of Directors, and was com - 31. and former service members put their benefits to mended for her many years of service and stew - “We are delighted to have work by investing in their futures through the edu - ardship. Heitkamp join the Office of cational opportunities available here at Minot “The annual meeting is a good time for us to Student Affairs as the direc - State University,” Heitkamp said. reflect on the past year and what we want to tor of the Veterans Center,” The Matador native earned his bachelor’s accomplish for the community in the future,” said Jenkins said. “With his degree in physical education from Mayville State. Patricia Smith, executive director. extensive knowledge of the He and his wife, Deb, have three children, Derrek, “Campaign pledges are down 3% from the prior university and the region Heather and Gary, along with seven grandchil - year,” said Smith. “This will definitely have an and his military background, Andy Heitkamp dren, Natasha, Madelynn, Isaac, Caitlyn, Harley, impact on the dollars granted back to our local we anticipate providing a high level of service to Alicia and Evie. community partners. The SVUW Board will make an expanding population of active duty military For questions, contact Heitkamp at grant funding decisions in April. With this short - members, veterans and their dependents as they [email protected].

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Mrozik appointed as MSU with proceeds donated by the Sisters of St. Francis Eaton joins Karvakko Engineering College of Business dean from the sale of a local hospital in 1998. Over Lynn Eaton, P.E., has joined the staff of Jacek Mrozik has accepted the position as dean $4.8 million have been granted to area organiza - Karvakko Engineering as vice president of engi - of Minot State University’s College of Business. tions to benefit the residents in the counties of neering. Eaton is based out of the Bemidji office He will continue to serve as interim through this Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, and will focus on business development through - contract period and assume full appointment as Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward, and out the region and oversight of the engineering dean beginning July 1. Wells. A board of directors governs the team. “I believe Dr. Mrozik brings the skills needed to Foundation. Eaton comes to Karvakko the position to lead the College of Business, St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation Engineering from the including his willingness to put the needs of the grants funds to promote and support the improve - Minnesota Department of students, faculty and staff first, and to work col - ment, availability and provision of the mental, Transportation where he laboratively with all of us on moving the college physical and spiritual needs for people residing in began his career in 1984. His forward,” said Lenore Koczon, vice president for the eleven counties served by the Foundation. most recent assignment was academic affairs. The Foundation meets this goal by welcoming the assistant division director “The College of Business has the tradition of grant requests from all area agencies in northcen - for operations based in St. Lynn Eaton, P.E. providing our students with quality education and tral North Dakota committed to meeting the needs Paul, MN. Karvakko Engineering is concerned about meeting the present and future of residents in our service area. He received his bachelor educational needs of North Dakota residents,” Grantmaking is guided by the foundation’s core of science degree in civil engineering from the Mrozik said. “I believe MSU and the College of values dedicated to upholding the dignity of all University of North Dakota, and his master's in Business have a positive future, and I am happy to persons and responding in a just manner to basic management technology fom the University of be a part of it.” human needs. “We focus on funding projects that Minnesota Carlson School. He also attended the Mrozik joined MSU as an assistant professor of can offer long-term solutions to current and future AASHTO Leadership Institute and the AASHTO business administration in 2011, after being a vis - community health needs, promote health educa - Advanced Leadership Institute. iting professor at Clemson University, S.C. Before tion and access to a full range of programs and entering academia, he worked in the telecom services,” said Shelly C. Weppler, president. “The MSU students sponsor bone marrow drive industry for 19 years as a marketing manager. He Foundation can also help organizations and indi - The Minot State University Biology possesses a bachelor’s degree from the University viduals establish endowment funds that will help Department, Club Biology, and biology students of Manchester, United Kingdom, a master’s meet emerging and changing community care are teaming up with Delete Blood Cancer, an degree from Clemson University and a doctorate needs.” organization leading the fight to eradicate blood from the University of Warsaw, Poland. Gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible and cancer, to host a bone marrow drive April 2, from For questions, contact Koczon at lenore.koc - can be made in a variety of ways. The Foundation 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Beaver Dam (Student [email protected] or Mrozik encourages people to consult their lawyer, banker, Center, second floor). [email protected]. accountant or financial advisor in making these Hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed decisions. For further information regarding the with blood cancer and other life-threatening Dr. Todd Gray joins St. Alexius St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation blood-related diseases each year. Many of these Todd Gray, MD, recently joined The Clinics of please write to 308 2nd Ave. SW, Minot, ND patients require a blood stem cell transplant, and St. Alexius as an adult and pediatric urologist. 58701, call 837-1726 or visit the website in many cases that requires a matching blood stem Dr. Gray received his med - Communityhealthfoundationnd.com. cell donor. Presently, there are not enough poten - ical degree from University of tial donors, and only half of those who need a New Mexico School of Brown & Saenger consultants recognized donor will find a suitable match. That is why Medicine in Albuquerque, New Cheri Ostlund, Minot furniture consultant at everyone’s help is desperately needed. Mexico. He completed his urol - Brown & Saenger, was awarded the President's “Most everybody knows somebody who has ogy residency at University of Award for exceptional monthly sales performance had cancer, or somebody who has a blood cancer Utah Affiliated Hospitals, Salt throughout 2013. Ostlund is a repeat winner of the or a blood disorder that would require bone mar - Lake City, Utah, following two Todd Gray, M.D. President's Club. row donation — for example, Conrad Davidson years of general surgery residency at University of The General Line sales person of the year (College of Arts and Sciences dean) is one. Had he New Mexico Affiliated Hospitals, Albuquerque, award went to Linda Dansman Nichols of Sioux not been able to donate his own stem cells back to New Mexico. Falls, and Furniture sales person of the year went himself, a donor would have been sought through Dr. Gray is certified by the American Board of ot Kaia Staatz, also of Sioux Falls. a registry such as this,” said Heidi Super, biology Urology and is a member of the American Other recipients of the President's Club include associate professor. “This is a pretty painless way Urological Association. Al Nickles (Sioux Falls), Dave DeBoer (Sioux to save a life without giving your own.” Falls), Ginger Baumberger (Sioux Falls), Greg All it takes to join the national bone marrow Community Health Foundation grants Weeldreyer (Huron, SD), Jamie Odegaard registry is a simple cheek swab to collect cells for exceed $4.8 million (Fargo), Kyle Hellman (Bismarck), and Linda tissue typing and a willingness to donate stem St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation Dansman-Nichols (Sioux Falls). cells if an individual a match to a person with a will award $600,000 in grants to area organiza - Brown & Saenger have been providing office blood cancer or other blood disorder. tions. and marketing supplies since 1889. For more information, contact Super at 858- St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation is 3079, or [email protected]. If you an independent public charity foundation set up have questions about stem cell donation and get -

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Boston Marathon medical provider to keynote Plans for downtown revitalization on display and families. Mass Casualty Seminar during April 3 open house Research shows that when parents possess six A medical provider who was present at last An open house will be held Thursday, April protective factors, the risk for neglect and abuse year’s Boston Marathon bombing will be the fea - 3 from 4 to 8 diminishes and optimal outcomes for children, tured speaker at a seminar on p.m. at the Minot youth and families are promoted. The six protec - mass casualty response held in Auditorium to tive factors are nurturing and attachment, knowl - conjunction with the North unveil the Minot edge of parenting and of child youth development, Dakota Athletic Trainers River Front and Center- Downtown and parental resilience, social connections, concrete Association (NDATA) annual Neighborhood Revitalization plans. Plans for support for parents, and social and emotional meeting April 11-12 at Minot downtown and the six neighborhoods will be on developmental well-being State University. Members of the Wanda Swiger display during an open house. A brief, formal “Everyone’s participation is critical,” said emergency medical services community and the presentation will be made at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. LeMay. “Focusing on ways to build and promote public at large are welcome to attend. These plans are an accumulation of ideas and the protective factors, in every interaction with Dr. Wanda Swiger, associate professor of phys - visions shared by residents, business owners and children and families, is the best thing our com - ical education at Keene State College in New stakeholders in the renewal of downtown and munity can do to prevent child maltreatment and Hampshire, will speak Friday, April 11, at a ses - neighborhoods. These plans offer a voice to help promote optional child development.” sion sponsored by Trinity Health. The event is free define the vision for the future of Minot. Plans The demand for NPCAC’s services is increas - to the public. Emergency personnel who register explore new trails, greenway corridor, and ing. In 2010, NPCAC saw 129 clients; in 2011, will be eligible for continuing education credit. improved connectivity from downtown to all 172 clients; in 2012, 226 clients; and in 2013, 270 Robyn Gust, Trinity Sports Medicine manager neighborhoods. Detailed plans address downtown clients. Clients do not pay any out-of-pocket and event co-chair, says the focus of Friday’s ses - revitalization, connections to the river, new parks expenses for NPCAC services. Health insurances sion will be helping schools and communities pre - and open space, neighborhood safety, land use, are billed when available, however, not all insur - pare for a mass casualty event in an athletic envi - redevelopment, flood mitigation impacts and ances pay for NPCAC services. Additional fund - ronment. opportunities for the greenway corridor. ing for services is obtained by grant-proposal “As Sports Medicine providers we constantly Please come and celebrate Minot’s path to the writing, community donations and the annual strive to prepare for anything that might happen at future. fundraising gala. our events,” Gust said. “We realized that we MSU leadership group organizes fundraiser Contact [email protected] for any weren’t ready if a mass casualty incident were to A Minot State University College of Business additional information. Individuals can spread the occur. This event is designed to help bridge the leadership group is organizing “Stand Up. Speak word about this event by “liking” the page on gap between those on site at the time of the inci - Out. Stop It!” for the Northern Plains Children’s Facebook – Stand Up Speak Out Stop It. dent and the emergency responders so that appro - Advocacy Center & Family Services April 4 at priate care can be immediate and organized.” Minot’s Grand Hotel at 5:30 p.m. This fundraising Veterans of U.S. Wars present writings Dr. Swiger was a member of the medical team event will feature speakers from NPCAC, along April 3 in Aleshire Theater at 7 p.m., veterans that provided coverage at the finish line of the with local law enforcement, volunteers and an of U.S. wars will present work they completed in 2013 Boston Marathon. She will discuss the abuse victim. “Warrior Words,” a monologue-writing workshop bombing and give insight on how to prepare for The event’s social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with offered by The Greater Grand Forks Community mass casualties. Also featured will be a panel dis - dinner served at 6:30 p.m. A silent auction will Theatre in four North Dakota cities. Conrad cussion by personnel from the Minot Police run from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets can be pur - Davidson, Minot State University College of Arts Department, Minot Fire and Rescue, Minot chased for $50 at any of the five Minot locations and Sciences dean, taught the Minot workshop, Dispatch and Ward County Emergency Response. of Marketplace Food’s customer service counters. which consisted of eight sessions. The Minot pre - Gust will conclude the presentation with an Ashley Maercklein and Ellen Fenner, senters will be Mike Carswell, Claire Eide, Orlan update on Trinity Sports Medicine’s efforts to Leadership Initiative alumnae, along with Jeanne Hall, Tim Knickerbocker, Millo Wallace and Max implement a mass casualty preparedness plan for LeMay, NPCAC director, and Jay Wahlund, MSU Zurcher. This event is free and open to the public. its athletic clients in Ward County. accounting and finance assistant professor, are “We expected stories about sacrifice, but there The ND Department of Health’s Division of advising the students in coordinating the event. was also humor, as veterans from various genera - Emergency Medical Services and Trauma has “It is my privilege as a community member, tions and branches of service shared their experi - approved the seminar for 2.5 CEU hours in the and especially as a mother, to guide this year’s ences,” Davidson said. LCCR Category for emergency personnel. students through such an amazing event to create Warrior Words was open to veterans of any Registration is available online at www.trinity - awareness and raise funds to help end child American war or conflict who had an interest in health.org and clicking on “Emergency abuse,” Fenner said. creating work based on their experiences as sol - Preparedness for Mass Casualty in Athletic Silent auction items are being accepted. Please diers. The workshops were funded in part by the Environment.” Athletic trainers may register for contact [email protected] with dona - North Dakota Humanities Council, a nonprofit, credit through NDATA. tion information. independent state partner of the National Registration at the event will begin at 6 p.m. April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Endowment for the Humanities. Workshop writ - with the program starting at 7 p.m. on the second is a time to recognize that each individual can ers will be invited to Grand Forks for a collective level of Swain Hall. For more information, call assist in promoting the social and emotional well- reading on May 22. For questions, contact Gust at 857-3486. being of children and families. NPCAC encour - Davidson at 858-3159 or ages all individuals and organizations to play a [email protected]. role in making Minot a better place for children

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Staybridge Suites receives J.D. Power award come together and feed the needs of local food credit for its thorough work,” said Hjelmstad. Staybridge Suites®, a member of the IHG banks while simultaneously feeding the need for “The committee was impressed by Dr. Shirley’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) extended stay women’s health and fitness,” said Debbie Currie passion for and understanding of Minot State brand and managed by NHS (National Hospitality of Curves of Minot. “This year, donations will University, and I expect he will do an excellent Services) of Fargo, has been recognized as a J.D. benefit Lord’s Cupboard and Our Lady of Grace.” job leading the university.” Power 2014 Customer Champion. This recogni - Now in its 16th year, the Curves Food Drive Shirley previously served as vice president and tion is given only to 50 companies nationwide that has gathered and donated more than 75 million dean of student affairs at Dakota State University exceed customer expectations. pounds of food to benefit local community food and as an assistant professor and director of study Qualifications necessary to receive this honor banks. Over the years, Curves members have par - abroad at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. include providing the highest level of customer ticipated in unique ways including friendly in- He is a Fargo native with strong ties to the Minot service. J.D. Power compares these companies club competitions and grocery cart parades. For community. against the Customer Champion analysis includ - more information, visit Curves.com or Curves of Shirley earned a doctorate in teaching and ing: People, Presentation, Process, Product, and Minot at 3421 15th St. SW or call 852-1699. learning: higher education from the University of Price to determine the 2014 Customer North Dakota. He also holds a Master of Business Champions. Shirley named Minot State University president Administration degree (M.B.A.) with emphasis on Minot Staybridge Suites, General Manager The State Board of Higher Education named marketing and global business and a bachelor’s David Bussard commented, “We are thrilled and Steven Shirley, Ph.D., as the next president of degree in business administration from the same excited about this prestigious honor. It is exciting Minot State University in February. university. that an admirable organization has recognized Shirley currently serves as president of Valley Shirley will take over as president by July Staybridge Suites. We will take this one guest at a City State University, where he leads a campus of 2014. He will succeed David Fuller, Ph.D., who time. We love to be their home away from home.” over 1,300 students, 111 faculty members and 110 announced he will retire after 10 years. According to their website, J.D. Power evaluat - staff members. Shirley and his wife, Jennifer, have a daughter, ed more than 600 brands. The 2014 Champions “The board is pleased to appoint such a pas - Anna. were identified based on customer feedback, opin - sionate leader as Dr. Shirley to serve as the presi - ions, and perceptions gathered primarily from J.D. dent of Minot State University,” said SBHE Chair Magic City Networking sponsors open house Power’s research in 2013. The 50 representatives Kirsten Diederich. “His strong understanding of Magic City Networking is happy to announce a embody traits and qualities of the highest-per - what’s important to students, especially in North free open house for Chamber members forming U.S. companies. Dakota, clearly demonstrates that he is someone Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 11:30 am to 1 NHS is headquartered in Fargo, ND and is a who can continue to drive the growth of this uni - pm at the Vegas Motel on North Broadway. nationally recognized and award winning lodging versity.” Magic City Networking is a business education company that operates hotels throughout the “Dr. Shirley has already shown himself to be a and referral group that meets every Thursday United States, including the Staybridge Suites in strong leader and a great partner in higher educa - morning at the Homesteaders Restaurant. Fargo. NHS utilizes inventive operating, finan - tion in North Dakota. I look forward to continuing Members learn about each other’s business, share cial, sales, and marketing strategies increasing the to work with him as the president of Minot State,” ideas and pass referrals. There will be time for potential of each lodging property. NHS manages Interim Chancellor Larry C. Skogen added. networking, free food, door prizes, and a grand extended stay, limited service, full service and SBHE Vice Chair Terry Hjelmstad chaired the prize. Bring your business cards. conference centers. For more information contact: campus committee that screened applicants, inter - This event will be an opportunity to learn about Brenda Warren viewed semifinalists and forwarded its recom - Magic City Networking, how it works, and if it at [email protected] or mended finalists for the position to the board. can work for you. visit www.nationalhospitality.biz “The President Search Committee deserves

Curves offers promotion to benefit food drive Curves International, Inc. (http://www.curves.com/), the largest chain of fit - ness centers for women in the world, announced that the 2014 Curves Food Drive will take place March 10 - March 23 at participating Curves Clubs across the U.S. and Canada. This year, Curves is inviting both non-members and mem - bers to take part in the Food Drive by bringing in a bag of non-perishable food or a monetary contri - bution of at least $30 to be donated to a local com - munity food bank. All new members who make a food or monetary donation will receive a $0 serv - ice fee when joining Curves as either a Fitness or Curves Complete member. (Some restrictions apply.) “Once again we are honored to offer the Curves Food Drive as a unique way for the community to

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NDGT locations transition to one corporate Visit Minot announces 2014 board of directors name Visit Minot announced the names of communi - Changes coming to services North Dakota Guaranty & Title Co. announced ty leaders who will serve as members of the orga - provided at local Social the transition to one corporate name for all eight nization’s 2014 board of directors. The induction Security offices across the of its North Dakota offices. of officers will take place at the Visit Minot annu - “As our team strives to continue providing the al meeting at the Holiday Inn, April 17, 2014, at country best title and closing services throughout central 11:30 a.m. and western North Dakota, it is important for our “We are very fortunate that community and Beginning August 2014, the Social customers to know we are one team – one com - business leaders step up and serve as members of Security Administration will no longer pany here to serve their needs,” said Nick our board,” said Wendy Howe, executive direc - issue Social Security number printouts in local field offices. Individuals, who need Hacker, president. “Unifying our names into tor. “Visit Minot is integral to the growth of our proof of their Social Security number North Dakota Guaranty & Title Co. provides community and region, making these leadership (SSN) and cannot find their card, will increased continuity of services and a recogniza - positions vitally important to our future. We are need to apply for a free replacement card. ble brand for our customers. This change will grateful for the vision and direction board mem - Businesses can verify employee SSN’s help customers get through the challenges of bers provide our organization.” online at no charge with Business relocating from one town to the next, knowing Services Online. they are in good hands when they sell their home The 2014 Visit Minot board members are: Detailed instructions for how to replace and move to a new market and purchase another.” officers: or update a Social Security card are on the The eight North Dakota offices now operating Bill Thomas – President SSA website, www.socialsecurity.gov. under the North Dakota Guaranty & Title Co. Maria Effertz Hanson – 1st Vice President People can learn what evidence is needed name are: Dave Bussard – 2nd Vice President and download the required application. • North Dakota Guaranty & Title Co., Bismarck, But, to protect identity information, they cannot transmit the application electroni - • Dickinson Guaranty & Title Co., Dickinson directors: cally. Their completed application, with • Dunn County Guaranty & Title Co., Killdeer Chad Thompson – Q’doba original, not photocopied, evidence can • Mandan Guaranty & Title Co., Mandan Jim Mello – Grand Hotel be brought or mailed to the local Social * McKenzie County Guaranty & Title Co., Mark Jantzer – The Computer Store, Security office. All evidence is returned. Watford City City Alderman A change that might be more important • Minot Guaranty & Escrow Co., Minot Terri Aldrich – Minot Area Council of the begins in October 2014. Beginning then, • Renville County Guaranty & Title Co, Mohall Arts local Social Security offices will stop pro - • North Dakota Guaranty & Title Co., Williston Teresa Loftesnes – Minot State University viding benefit verification letters, except Known as “The Title Team,” North Dakota in emergency situations. Free benefit ver - Guaranty & Title Co. was founded in 1955. In addition to the induction of officers, the ification letters are available online, and NDGT offers complete residential and commer - meeting agenda includes release of the 2013 Visit can be obtained by registering for a my cial title and real estate closing services in each of Minot annual report and a keynote speaker. The Social Security account at www.socialse - curity.gov/myaccount, or requested its eight offices in North Dakota and one in event is open to the public, and the $10 admission through the Social Security national toll- Sidney, Mont. For more information about fee includes lunch. For more information or to free number, 1-800-772-1213 / TTY 1- NDGT, go to: www.thetitleteam.com. purchase a ticket, call Visit Minot at 857-8206 or 800-325-0778 (7 a.m. – 7 p.m. business email [email protected]. Tickets will be on days). Letters mailed to beneficiaries dur - Ackerman-Estvold welcomes Murphy as senior sale through Friday, April 11, 2014. ing the year, for example at the time of construction project manager cost-of-living adjustment changes, also James Murphy has joined the Ackerman- verify benefit amounts. Estvold Minot office as a Senior Construction It is important to note that SSN cards Project Manager. Murphy spent 42 years working and benefit verification letters are mailed at the Minot Air Force Base for the United States from central processing points, not the Air Force and the US Army Corps of Engineers. local office. People should plan ahead and His roles included draftsperson, engineering allow about 10 days to receive either one. Additional materials are in the fact - technician, supervisory engineering technician, sheets section at http://www.socialsecuri - and most recently construction inspector. Mr. ty.gov/thirdparty/whatsnew.html. Murphy also served for over 25 years in the Included are several printable SSN fact - North Dakota National Guard. He will be respon - sheets that can be displayed. sible for the oversight of construction engineer - ing projects throughout the region.

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6 7 8 eagleawards 9 rightStart 10 ribbonCutting, 11 infrastructure 12 international Presentation, Presentation, 4:30 p.m., Domestic Committee, 7:30 militaryBall, 6 10 a.m., 10 a.m., MAFB Violence Crisis a.m., Homesteaders p.m., Holiday Inn Chamber office Center Emergency ribbonCutting, Shelter, 3900 11th 2 p.m., State Farm Ave. SW Thorman Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., 500 20th Ave. SW, Ste. B

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20 21 22 23 rightStart 24 energyCommittee, 25 26 Presentation, 11:30 a.m., Vegas 10 a.m., MAFB Motel honorsBanquet, Businessafter 6:30 p.m., Holiday hours, 5 – 7 p.m., Inn Minot Guaranty & Escrow, 1835 16th St. SW

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