COMMUNITY CONNECT FORUM TO BE HELD IN FORT TOTTEN

Finding Common Cultural Ground: Heritage, Education, Tourism
April 24, 2010

North Dakotans are invited to a unique opportunity to learn from tribal, rural and University of North Dakota peers on Saturday, April 24 at a community-university forum. Finding Common Cultural Ground: Heritage, Education, Tourism is the theme for the Third Annual Community Connect Forum, to be hosted by Cankdeska Cikana Community College in Fort Totten, ND. The event is free and open to the public.

The forum is part of the Community Connect Project, coordinated by the UND Center for Community Engagement. Dozens of communities and organizations across the state, as well as UND faculty and students, have been involved over the past few years in conversations to connect regional communities. The first two forums, Generating Ideas through Partnerships (Grand Forks, 2008) and Focus on Community Entrepreneurship (Rugby, 2009), gathered several hundred participants to discuss topics of mutual interest. The schedule for this year’s forum is below.

8:30-9:15 Coffee, registration, exhibits
9:15-10:00 Traditional Opening Ceremony
10:00-10:45 Keynote Address and Training Session: Community Conflict
11-12 noon Break Out Sessions
Cultural Heritage & Education, Exhibits & Roundtables, Campus Tours
12:15-1 p.m. Lunch (provided), Community Connect Meeting
1:00-2 p.m. Keynote Panel and Discussion: Cultural Tourism
2:15-3:15 Break Out Sessions (repeat)
3:30-5 p.m. Reception and Cultural Event by the Spirit Lake Dakota Nation

Those interested in sharing community projects on cultural heritage, education or tourism, are encouraged to register an exhibit or propose a roundtable discussion. Exhibiters can showcase projects on display boards, and discussion facilitators are asked to prepare talking points to direct the conversation. Registration requests for exhibits and roundtable discussions are due March 15. Registration for attendees is due April 9.

All are welcome! Registration form for attendees and participants is attached to this e-mail.
For more information visit www.communityengagement.und.edu , call (701) 777-0675

Medora During the Winter

It’s a summer favorite drawing visitors from across the nation. The musical is over and the park is snow covered. But even in the dead of winter the historic town still has an attractive glow.

Tonight Reporter Sarah Gustin takes you to Medora. train The snow covered streets aren’t busseling

It’s a common sight throughout the town, closed for the season outdoor music, but not all business falls with the temperatures walk in door (Doug Ellson / Medora Business Owner) “To be honest, this time of year sometimes we are open on request. We get the lights and music playing so people know we are open.” It’s North Dakota’s most well known summer vacation destination

Medora

Even when the coldest of temperatures hit the historic town still draws a few tourists

Western Edge Books, Artwork and Music is one of only about 10 Medora businesses to keep it’s doors open year round

(Doug Ellson / Medora Business Owner) “It’s still a misconception that medora claoses in the winter time. Some of the businesses close. But business is still pretty vibrant all year. We still have all of our services. You can get a room, get a meal, shop.” Owner Doug Ellison says about 80 percent of their business is done during the busiest part of the tourist season from Memorial Day to Labor Day. (Doug Ellson / Medora Business Owner) “If we see 5 to 10 people a day, that’s a good day in the winter time.” Ellison says they keep their doors open because some tourists enjoy visiting during the off season

When they can avoid the crowds and enjoy the snow covered badlands. walk out of door car drive by Finding a place to stay isn’t a problem. Not many are taken

(Mike Beaudoin / Hospitality Manager Theodore Roosevelt) “Normally there is a little oil activity going on in the area right now, so there is a few rooms, not alot. 5-10 a night.” The Rough Riders Hotel is to open soon

The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation hopes this new attraction will make Medora a year round destination. (Mike Beaudoin / Hospitality Manager Theodore Roosevelt) “We will do mystery theaters and dinner theaters and wine tastings and we will do different winter get aways. Romatic getaways over Valentines Day, we are excited, really there has not been alot going on in the winter throughout the past, so really this is our first step in that direction.” The Rough Riders Hotel will be ready for guests during the 2010 tourist season

In Medora for KX News I am Sarah Gustin.

Beaudoin says along with the new hotel being open they hope to have more shops stay open and plan more community events for the 2011 winter season

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Lead Hazard Reduction Courses

Presented by Gary Snow,
Gary Snow & Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 1135, Pierre, SD 57501-1135

RRP training programs are in compliance with Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Section 402(a)(2) and accredited in all EPA administered jurisdictions pursuant to 40 CFR Part 745.225.

In Association With:
UND Environmental Training Institute
2501-2nd Avenue North Stop 8273
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8273

The Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule affects contractors, property managers and others who disturb known or presumed lead-based paint during renovation. The term renovation covers all activities done for compensation that disturb painted surfaces including most repair, remodeling and maintenance activities, such as window replacement, weatherization and demolition.

The RRP rule applies to all renovation work performed in residential houses, apartments and child-occupied facilities such as schools and day-care centers built before 1978. Training, certification, and work practice requirements in the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule are effective April 22, 2010. Pre-renovation education requirements are effective now.

Firms must have one or more “Certified Renovators” assigned to jobs where lead based paint is disturbed. To become certified, a renovator must successfully complete an EPA or State-approved training course conducted by an EPA or State-accredited training provider. Gary Snow & Associates, Inc. is an approved trainer in conjunction with UND.

All renovation workers must be trained. Renovation workers can be trained on-the-job by a Certified Renovator to use lead safe work practices, or they can become Certified Renovators themselves.

HUD LEAD SAFE HOUSE RULE

HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule (24 CFR Part 35) covers pre-1978 federally-owned or assisted housing and federally-owned housing that is being sold. It does not cover child-occupied facilities outside of residential housing. The requirements of HUD’s rule are similar to EPA’s RRP rule, details, including:

Exemptions. HUD’s rule does not allow owners of federally-assisted housing to opt out of its requirements.

Training Requirements. HUD does not recognize on-the-job training. To conduct lead hazard control in federally-assisted housing, either all workers must have completed a HUD-approved course, or the crew must be supervised by a Certified Renovator who is also a Certified Lead Abatement Supervisor.

Minor Repair and Maintenance. HUD’s definition of minor repair and maintenance that is exempt from its rule is different than EPA’s (2 square feet interior and 20 square feet exterior or 10 percent of the surface area of a small building component type).

The RRP course(s) will cover other differences between the EPA and HUD rules concerning lead-based paint, testing, practices, clearances testing and waste disposal.

New Additions to Prairie Hills Mall

The Prairie Hills Mall in Dickinson, North Dakota is experiencing some new additions. Just last week, Music Mart moved into the old Subway location, between RadioShack and K-Mart. Music Mart, previously located in the T-Rex Mall, is very excited about the move! For more information about Music Mart, you can call (701) 483-7529.

Another new addition to the mall will be coming soon. Starboard is expected to open in March. They will sell both men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, and recreational sports equipment. Starboard will be located between White Drug and Vanity.

For more information about either of these businesses or to get more information about the Prairie Hills Mall you can contact the mall manager, Peggy O’Brien, by calling (701) 227-0462 or emailing pjobrien@ddr.com.

Kim Goldsmith
Web & Social Media Manager

Quicken® and QuickBooks® Classes

Reserve Feb. 19 and 20 for an all-day class on the Quicken® or QuickBooks® accounting software. North Dakota State University’s Ron Haugen will be teaching the courses which are hosted by the Small Business Development Center and the Strom Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Classes will be held at the Strom Center. The Strom Center is located at 1679 6th Ave W Dickinson, ND.

These classes are open to the public and to any individual or business who wants to further their knowledge on the accounting software. Although the classes are intended for beginning to intermediate users, those with all levels of experience are welcome.

QuickBooks® class will be held on Friday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Quicken® class will be on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Refreshments will be provided for the two break sessions. One hour will be given for lunch. Lunch will not be provided. Class fees are $35 per person, per class.

For questions or to request a registration form please contact Mark Versen at the Strom Center (701) 483-2756 or Mark.Versen@dsu.nodak.edu

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