Bakken Living Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 1

Winter 2013 Vol. 1 Issue 1

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4About UsMeet the editors, writers and photographers who made this issue possible.

32Bountiful BasketsDiscover the Bakken’s best kept secret for getting fresh produce.

36Bakken BloggerMeet Mary, a passion-ate blogger that brings honesty through her faith.

43Non Dairy SmoothieWe show you how to take a traditional smoothie and make it really stand out, all without dairy.

54Winter is ComingWith winter right around the corner, being prepared can mean the difference between life and death.

FeaturesPortrait of Small Town Alexander, N.D. offers

everything you would expect from a small town. Big

open skies, beautiful scenery plus charm and a com-

mitment to preserving their past.

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.

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.

Hometown girl Stays Close Learn

about Sidney, Mont. through the eyes of one

lifelong resident and experience the place

she loves to call home.

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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Contributors

Jamie Regino Photographer

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.

Robin AriasEditor

Robin’s life has taken her to many places and she has lived in some interesting areas, includ-ing 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.Lifein-Williston.com, on Facebook under My Life in Williston, North Dakota or you can email her at [email protected].

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Chelsea NiehausWriter

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 AriasWriter

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, poli-tics, philosophy and program-ming plus a little writing on the side.

Susan Minichiello

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 writ-ing portfolio can be viewed at www.susanmini.wordpress.com.

Kristan HaugenWriter

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.

Ellen WznickPhotographer | Design

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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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 com-mute every day.

I’m wondering if you know any good job search resource be-sides 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 hap-pen 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 em-ployee 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 hus-band in Williston this month after him living and working

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My Life in Williston, N.D. ExcerptThe 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.

Bakken Living Winter 2013 7there for the past five years. My biggest concern is finding an excellent and highly recom-mended preschool and a family practitioner. Anything would be very helpful!

I think most of the fam-ily practice doctors at either clinic (Craven Hagan or Trin-ity do a nice job with family practice). I would definitely scope it out before driving 100 to 200 miles for just mainte-nance care. — W.B

I drive my son to Sidney for health care and that’s where I am currently getting my pre-natal care as well. — D.B.

We really liked Jodi Cymbal-uk’s preschool. It is located on main in a Lutheran church. It is called Little Scholars Pre-school. — 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 vol-unteer work for 2-3 days a week and couldn’t find anything good on Google.

Contact the 4-H extension of-fice. 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, Sal-vation 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

someplace I can learn to drive in snow before winter hits?

Best. Car. Ever! There is nothing better you can buy to drive in ND winters. We love ours and will never buy an-other type of vehicle again. — E.K.

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 driv-ing... 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 blow-ing 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 Wil-liston, or go north to Spring Lake park. there are a lot of river access points for fishing that you can just drive to and

park for a picnic... just to start — L.M.

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.

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 Stan-ley, N.D., stop for the whirli-whip 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. Barkie115 E HighlandWatford City, ND 58854(701) 842-6026- (Home Phone)

Williston Area Christian Home Educators (WACHE)

Brenda and Jay Larsen701-572-7693

HOPE of Williston (Home-school Organization Providing Encouragement)

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Portrait of Small Town AmericaBy Robin Arias | Bakken Living

place where you could walk from one end to the other in under

20 minutes in the worst of weather. A place where liter-ally 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 experi-enced 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

prosperity than ever before.

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.

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 Mu-seum. The museum is com-pletely volunteer run and is seasonal in operation. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication from these volun-teers, and it is a wonderful testament to the city of Alex-ander — 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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Alexander, N.D. just wouldn't be the same with-out Java Gang Coffee. This charming little shop features excellent coffee, unique gifts and engag-ing conversation. The owner, Kathy (Jess) James, is a long time resident of Alexander whose an-cestors 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.

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 won-derful spot because you have few compet-ing 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 De-cember. 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.


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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 tradi-tion here is the annual Old Settler’s Day which was origi-nally sponsored by the Com-munity 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 Al-exander 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 celebra-tions, 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 fam-ily 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 celebra-tion, 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! Keep-ing this going during the sum-mer 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 Alex-ander, those who find them-selves new to this little town should embrace these tradi-tions so they may continue and become traditions for future generations.

Alexander, for all its charm and small town appeal, also deals with real issues affect-ing 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 fami-lies moving here have made Alexander their home, finding affordable housing is chal-lenging, to say the least. Many people wanting to invest in areas like Alexander for the long haul are finding it diffi-cult when you average $1,200 a room for rent. This is cer-tainly not a problem unique to Alexander, rather it’s an is-sue that is plaguing all of the Bakken area. Many long time residents here welcome the influx of people and are equal-ly 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 week-end 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, remi-niscing about memories that for them are so clear, you al-most feel as if you were there too.

Debbie Oakland, who grew up in Alexander and whose family emigrated from Nor-way, said, “ Growing up here there was such a strong sense of community. Kind of like extended family. Never had to worry about where your chil-dren 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.


Visit any farming community and you will find it dotted with old barns. Al-

though these buildings once had use and purpose, to the outside glance

they add a rustic charm that remains an integral part of the landscape.



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 stu-dents 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. Stu-dents experience everything as a group, the good and the bad. This year a seat at gradu-ation 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 depend-ed 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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By Kristan Haugen | Bakken Living

think Miranda Lambert said it best when she said, “They say life is

so much sweeter in a small town...” Growing up in Sid-ney, 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 hos-pital. 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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would play neighborhood Olympics, even winning prizes from the organizer, a stay-at-home 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 snow-mobiles in the parking lot than vehicles. Our high school football team late 80s really skyrocketed Sidney to the top, win-ning 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-

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 cur-rent 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 recov-ered mangled. I cannot imagine growing up in Sidney was much dif-ferent 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 home-stead. The original lands where they staked their claim is farmed to this day by my uncle and cousins. My grand-ma’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 en-trepreneur uncle, with sev-eral different businesses — I couldn’t even name them all. It’s such a treasure to be able to get together for Sunday cof-fees, or breakfast at the coffee shop on Saturday. A simple “dinner” is easily 15 people — I have to make sure to have

a family group on my mass text, so someone isn’t forgot-ten! It’s things like these that I cannot take advantage of. I think through the oil strug-gles, Sidney still boasts as an agriculture-based com-munity. 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 back-ground 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 differ-ent 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 per-son” 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 sim-ply walking home af-ter a sports team big win! I feel like if you chose to live in Sid-ney, 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 sacri-fice big met-galas, Target or Starbucks for a simpler way of life, trustworthy neigh-bors, and friendly people.

My level of frustration ris-es when people knock on Sid-ney, but don’t give it a chance — I’ve said it until I am was blue in the face: There are

lots of things to do in Sid-ney, 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 quilt-ing, and cooking to word pro-cessing. Sunday and Wednes-

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 popu-lation! On the brink of the Sidney Centennial, I am

proud to be a member of the community and have a heri-tage rich in friendly-neighbor based thinking. I wish noth-ing more for my child than for her to grow up in a beauti-ful community to call home. Where she can get involved, make a difference and leave a great lasting impression for her kids and grand kids.

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What does the Fox say?By Susan Minichiello | Bakken Living

n their viral, hit music video, Norwegian comedy band Ylvis may claim the fox says “Ring-ding-ding-ding-

dineringeding,” 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, Glasgow, and Sidney. Originally named “F.T. Reynolds,” the first store opened in Glendive by a farmer named Frank Reynolds in March 1925, on West Bell Street. In August 1925, Frank Reynolds formed a partnership with John Marman, and together they opened another F.T. Reynolds store in Sidney, which Marman managed for the rest of his life. When the stock market crashed in 1929, local residents, like the rest of the country, felt its effect. Financially strained farmers and their families were allowed to get their groceries at F.T. Reynolds in Sidney on credit. During the Great Depression, Frank Reynolds and John Marman wouldn’t press hard on residents who owed them money, even for multiple charges over six months or longer. President and CEO John Reynolds is the grandson of Frank Reynolds. John began working at the Sidney store in 1986, following his graduation from MSU-Bozeman. There are some locals, including some “high ranking people” in the community, who have approached John Reynolds and told him their family probably would have starved had his grandfather and Marman not done that. “That legacy, that story, gets told to their kids, and then their kids’ kids,” John Reynolds said. “This is an agricultural community. It hasn’t been an oil boom for the first 75 years that we’ve been in existence; it’s been agriculture, and so

people are either ranchers, farmers, or combination of both, and some years you don’t have good crops. Some years you get hailed out. A lot of years there’s a drought. And so we didn’t make a lot of money the first years we were in business.”

Culture and traditionohn Reynolds has been working his family business for nearly 30 years, and several store managers have

stayed several decades, as well. The store culture at Reynolds Market is comfortable and relaxed, yet professional. John said

his store managers are typically “understanding people.” “All of our people are trained and groomed to be a human being first, and not just a machine,” John said. “I think if you treat people right, you end up having good employees.”Ron Utgaard, store

manager at the Sidney location, has been working for Reynolds Market for 41 years. He began as a high school freshman bagging groceries and stocking shelves. “They’ve treated me really good over the years, which is why I’m still here,” Utgaard said. Utgaard recalled when customers used grease pencils at the grocery store, a practice which ended in the 1970s. Instead of barcodes to scan, cashiers would rely on customers to use a grease pencil to write down the correct price on the can of tuna or jar of mayonnaise they were purchasing, which would be posted on the shelf. While it may boggle the minds of urbanites, Reynolds Market trusted

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New Sidney location 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 B

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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.”

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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 try-ing to eat all organic all of the time, especially when you are limited by where you live and what is lo-cally 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. Gro-cery shopping no longer just involves a trip to the local grocery store.

When it comes to or-ganics, it is generally un-derstood 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 Envi-ronmental Working Group, a non-profit environmen-tal research organization, reports that you can lower your pesticide exposure by almost 90 percent by avoid-ing conventional versions of the top twelve most contami-nated fruits and vegetables, also called the “Dirty Doz-en”. 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 Corn3. Pineapples4. Avocado5. Cabbage6. 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 some-times be limited, so finding the right types of foods for your family can be a daunt-ing task. Fortunately, we have several resources that you may want to consider in your quest to find the health-iest 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 selec-tions available seasonally. Bountiful Baskets is also a fantastic resource that is available in many areas across the Bakken.

Another place of inter-est is Bartlett Farms located in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota. They are a small but diversified family farm that seeks to encour-age not just healthy choices but a lifestyle of healthy liv-ing. Here you will find grass-fed beef and pastured eggs, vegetable and fruits as well as prepared baked goods and jams. You can also partici-pate 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. How-ever, 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

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

land, and if space is really limited you can create small areas to grow herbs, toma-toes, peppers and onions. It’s a great learning experience for your children and there are few things more reward-ing than providing for your family on such a fundamen-tal level.

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Bountiful BasketsBy Robin Arias | Bakken Living

Living in the Bakken often presents us with many challenges, not the least of which is feeding our families on a budget while still mak-ing healthy choices. Such choices are often limited and

prices are higher than other parts of the country. This calls for creativity and tap-ping local recourses that you may not have realized were there.

One option that you should consider is a volun-teer run service called Boun-

tiful Baskets. Costs are kept as low as possible. Contribu-tions are placed on Monday and Tuesday of each week for pickup the following week-end. The very basic level of participation is a basket which includes a mix of pro-duce. Although prices are al-ways subject to change in the future, baskets are only $15 for a regular basket or you

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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 pro-duce 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 min-ute window to pick up your order. All orders not picked up within that time are donat-ed to the local community.

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 eth-nic 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 al-

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By Logan Arias | Bakken Living

As little as two years ago it would have been exceed-ingly difficult to imagine that my life would have taken me to the heart of the Bakken, an oil rich region in one of the least-

populated 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 fran-tically 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 Uni-versity 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 aston-ished 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 ex-perience is that those who live here largely do so for purposes of employment, and I cannot discount my-self 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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rate in McKenzie Country, N.D. stands at about 1.3 per-cent as of July 2013, and 2.7 percent for Richland County, Mont. as of June 2013. These figures are dramatically low-er than the national aver-age of 7.3 percent, and as a millennial who came of age in the post-Great Recession economy I am in continual amazement at the dearth of opportunity available here, opportunity that did not exist in my home state of Florida.

To be sure, the transi-tion is not entirely an easy one. Namely, the dramatic variance in the local culture took me somewhat by sur-prise, even as my expecta-tions were more or less in line with what I saw. The desire for sameness, the

close familiarity with oth-ers 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

remember the moment we first drove into Alexander, N.D. The first thing we saw was a large sign listing the Ten Commandments from the Bible. I’ve never lived in any place where religion was displayed so openly, and many of my friends and relatives from back home act with similar disbelief. This was especially true overseas, where such open displays would often result in strange looks.

And yet, despite the dif-ferences I still feel at home. As the weather cools and the days shorten, I am taken back to the days when it would snow and we would cook a hot breakfast and wrap up in ten layers of clothes to go play outside. Of course, as a kid I didn’t have to worry about any of the hassle and inconve-nience of snow drifts and iced-up roads. What I do remember is walking down the streets of Watertown,

N.Y. and driving by the his-torical 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 Al-exander has reminded me of the other side of things, away from the large cities where people are close and ev-erybody knows every-body. Even amidst the oil boom, I still almost feel like a kid again

driving through these small towns and cities.

I’ve never quite been anywhere like this before in my life. I’ve seen a lot of places but this one is cer-tainly a new experience. In some ways this area is ex-actly what I was expecting – booming towns changing faster than I ever imagined possible, bountiful economic opportunities and oil wells as far as the eye can see. But this place has yielded many surprises, too. As a new entrant into the workforce, my job allows me to speak with many of the workers and locals who come here. Many of them have fascinat-ing stories to tell, and many came here to seek their fortune, just as I did. While the adjustment wasn’t (and still isn’t) that easy, coming up here has been an exciting journey nonetheless. I look forward to what this chapter of my life will bring, what-ever it may be.

I’ve never quite been anywhere like this before in my life. I’ve seen a lot of places but this one is certainly a new

experience. In some ways this area is exactly what I was expecting – towns changing faster than I ever imagined

possible, bountiful economic opportunities and oil wells as far as the eye can see.



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 business-es have even begun incorpo-rating them into their own websites. Maybe it’s because people like to live vicarious-ly through others or maybe it’s simply to learn more about our fellow human be-ings, but either way, blogs have become a permanent

structure in our lives. As a blogger myself I can tell you that the single most impor-tant 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 jour-ney 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 opportu-nity for his career in North Dakota was enormous. I had many doubts about mov-ing 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 pres-ence. I knew no one in North Dakota and was fearful as to whether I would be able to find friends and commu-nity there. But, we no longer wanted to lived separately. We no longer wanted to miss daily dinners together. I dis-liked 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 embar-rassingly 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 re-cord. 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 farm-house. 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

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 disci-pline 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, some-one 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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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, strawber-ries, goat cheese, pecans and fresh cracked pepper. Add balsamic

dressing and you have a home run.

Change things up and add beets instead of straw-

berries or a sprin-kling 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 tea-spoon sugar and

one teaspoon gar-lic 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 quar-ter up your favor-ite variety. Follow the same routine

that you would for any roasted vegeta-ble. Coat with 1 or 2 tablespoons olive oil and season well with salt and pep-

per. Try adding a little rosemary or type but use it sparingly. Roast at 350º until fork

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ButterMake your own

By Robin Arias | Bakken LivingLiving 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 experi-ence 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 but-termilk. Take a pint of heavy whip-ping cream. Put it in the

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. Congratu-lations! 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 (pre-ferred) 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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SmoothiesBy Robin Arias | Bakken LivingI 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. Dur-ing my time in Europe, the milk was wonderful. It was shelf stable, meaning you buy it in cardboard (recy-cled) 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-high-temperature processing or UHT), which sterilized it without necessitating refrig-eration. The struggle, how-ever, was to find ways to get by without milk. We have incorporated it into so many things, we often found it dif-ficult 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 or-ganic. 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. Fur-thermore, 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 some-thing 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 blueber-ries. 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 in-corporating 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 particu-lar 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 tea-spoon 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 milkYou 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 cal-cium. 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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Yellowstone National Park

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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 vol-cano, that is in fact, still active. Take a weekend and explore Yellowstone National Park. See the sights, enjoy the views and participate in any num-ber of activities from camping, fishing to boating and hiking.

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December 8, 1:30 p.m.MonDak Christmas CelebrationEnjoy 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 6-7St Matthew’s Fall BazaarSt 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

November 29, eveningParade of LightsDowntown Sidney, MontanaSidney Area Chamber of Commence and Agriculture (406) 433.1916

December 15Concert at the ConfluenceMissouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center 3- 5 p.m. CST15349 39th Ln NW, Williston, ND(701) 572-9034

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MontanaEvents to

Remember

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Lego ClubTuesdays: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Sidney-Richland County LibraryKids K-5th grade can come use their creative ingenuity to build and have fun with Legos!

StorytimeWednesdays: 10:30 a.m., Sidney-Richland County LibraryPreschool children and parents participate in listening to stories, singing song, fingerplays, and a craft.

Kidz ZoneDec. 7 and Jan. 4, 1 p.m., Sidney-Richland County LibraryA great time when books are read to kids K-3rd grade and then there is a fun activity.

Save The DateJUNE 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.


Theodore Roosevelt National Park

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“I Would not have been president had it not

been for my experience in North Dakota”

— Theodore Roosevelt26th President of the United States


By Robin Arias | Bakken LivingWorking 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 lo-cated 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 re-spect nature while at the same time build-ing 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 ob-serve wildlife such as bison, pronghorn, elk, wild horses, and bighorn sheep. Drive through scenic loop drive, visit Roos-evelt’s Elkhorn Ranch or take a guided tour on horseback.

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Dec. 3 & 10, 3:45-5:15 p.m.

Ginerbread housesGrades 1-6 will make and deco-rate a small gingerbread house. Please preregister (701) 774-3601James Memorial Art Center621 1st Ave W. Williston, N.D.

Dec. 6-8Medora’s Old Fashioned Cowboy ChristmasThis 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 PartyDickinson Rec. Center,Contact(701) 456-2074

Nov. 31 - Dec. 31Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights DriveCome see hundreds of thousands of lights exhibited in over 50 displays. Williston, N.D. Contact (701) 774-9041

Dec. 6-8Pride of Dakota Holiday ShowcaseFriday 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) 355-1370Courtesy | Photo


North Dakota

Events to Remember

Dec. 7, 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Dickinson Chamber of

Commerce (701)225-5115

Holiday Craft ShowAstoria Hotel and Convention

Center 363 15th St W, Dickinson, N.D. (701) 456-5000

Jan. 10-11Pink Ribbon Riders

Snow Run5th Annual Two day event in-

cludes food, snowmobile rides and awards. Twin Oaks Resort,

10723 Lake Loop Rd W Bottineau, ND (701) 263-4295

www.pinkribbonriders.com

Dec. 14Cookie Walk

Choose from hundreds of cookies, candies, breads and treats.

Bismarck Art Gallery 422 East Front Ave., Bismarck, N.D.

(701) 223-5986

Dec. 6-7 & 13-1420th annual

Dickens Village FestivalEach evening ends with a

performance of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol”

Garrison, N.D. 1-800-799-4242(701) 463-2345

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Winter is Coming.

By Robin Arias | Bakken LivingIt’s that time of year again. Winter is upon us and if you have not already pre-pared 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 emer-gency 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 ev-eryone 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.

WaterBlanket 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 ther-mals, 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 scraperLighter and water proof matches- pack these in a doubled zipclock bag, you want to keep the moisture out

Long lasting candlesPower adapter Tow strapToilet 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 camp-ing pan in your kit for the same purpose.

Batteries remember that flashlight I men-tioned 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 com-mon sense and good judg-ment. 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 spar-ingly. 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 run-ning out of gas in normal

weather. If you are in bad conditions you can become disoriented and lost. More importantly it only takes a few minutes for hypother-mia to set in, which occurs when the body’s core tem-perature drops below 95º F. Once this begins to hap-pen 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 out-ages. Our power went out several times last winter, the longest stretch was over nine hours. Keeping our-selves prepared at home as well as in our car is crucial. Always keep extra water and food. Non perishable food. When the nearest gro-cery store for some people

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, bat-teries, 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 pre-pare. 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.


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-

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 con-sider 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 pri-mary residence, a loan for their camper and they are paying lot fees on top of all their other expenses. These people sometimes find them-selves shelling out more for their housing than what they are making. Just re-member 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 ca-pacity 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 pro-cess 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 poly-vinyl chloride, (PVC) and in-clude 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

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 fab-ric 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. Unfor-tunately, 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. Camp-ers 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 trou-ble. However, trouble some-times finds folks out here so be sure to take care of your-self. If you must drink keep

58 Winter 2013 Bakken Livingit 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

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 al-ready 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 sup-port 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.

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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.

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•2.5to3poundsofstrawberries(roughly7.5cups).Cutoffthetops and quarter. If they are really large, cut them down a little more.

•3Tablespoonscupquicktapioca

•2Tablespoonscornstarch

•1Tablespoonlemonjuice

•3/4cupsugar

•1teaspoonlemonzest(freshisbest)

•1/2teaspoonvanillapaste(youcanuseafreshbeanscrapedorextractifyoulike)

Pluslateryouwillneedafewtablespoonsheavycream(halfandhalfcanbeused)andatablespoonsugar,preferablyalarger, 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 fam-ily 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-heatyourovento375.Combineallyouringredientsforthe filling. Once you have your crust in place, fill it up and cover as you like. You can use lattice or cutout work, what-ever 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.

Placethepieonacookiesheet(asitstartstobubbleitmayspilloverabit)andputitintheoverforabout45minutes.I used a deeper dish so I St Matthew’s Fall Ba-zaar 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..

simple ingredients...

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