Archive for Bismarck / Burleigh
Community Project to Connect With Homeless
Posted by: | CommentsBISMARCK, ND, August 2010. The Missouri Valley Coalition for Homeless People (MVCHP) will host Project Homeless Connect on September 2nd, from 9 am to 2 pm at the Salvation Army, located at 601 South Washington, Bismarck.
Project Homeless Connect is a one-day, one-stop event that brings service providers, community volunteers and community sponsors together in a welcoming, non-judgmental consumer-centered environment. Focusing on public awareness Project Homeless Connect emphasizes a way to offer people a path toward ending and/or preventing their homelessness.
Project Homeless Connect will take place during the week (September 1-4, 2010) which has been proclaimed as Homeless or Near Homeless Awareness Week by Mandan mayor Tim Helbling and Bismarck mayor John Warford.
In 2009, Project Homeless Connect, in conjunction with Central Dakota Veterans Stand Down served 476 people, including 135 who were military veterans. The 2010 event has the potential to positively impact those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness or in basic needs.
For more information on Project Homeless Connect, please contact MVCHP executive director Miranda Albers at mvchp@rmhh.org or MVCHP president Heidi Selby at 701.328.8870.
BISMARCK, N.D. – The Morton Burleigh Bismarck Mandan (MBBM) Opportunity Development Committee will hold a Public Input meeting August 18, 7:00 p.m., in the Tom Baker Room, City County Building, 221 North 5th Street, Bismarck. “Hosting regularly scheduled public input meetings where the citizens of our region ( Morton and Burleigh Counties) can share their ideas with us is one of the tools that we decided would be helpful and productive”, said Mike Seminary, Bismarck City Commissioner, and Committee Chair.
The MBBM Opportunity Development Committee is a result of the Mayors’ Economic Development Advisory Group (MEDAG) effort authorized by Mandan Mayor Tim Helbling and Bismarck Mayor John Warford. “The twenty five plus member group felt it was imperative that we reactivate the MBBM (Morton, Burleigh, Bismarck, and Mandan) committee with the purpose of organizing efforts to enhance cooperation and collaboration between all boards, commissions, and other government entities”, said Seminary. “As our group began meeting one of the first steps we took was to draft the following mission statement: We, the members of the MBBM Committee, in an effort to preserve, enhance, manage and develop the collective human, financial, natural and manmade resources of our current and future citizens, will continually strive to identify meaningful opportunities and areas where we can collaborate and cooperate in a spirit of community.”
The public is invited to attend, participate and provide input to the open discussion. The meeting will be aired live on Community Access Channel 2, and viewers may phone or e-mail questions and discussion items during the meeting. For more information visit www.bismarck.org.
Bismarck Emergency Manager Provides Tornado Readiness and Sheltering Tips
Posted by: | CommentsBISMARCK, N.D. – In light of recent severe summer weather events Bismarck Emergency Manager, Gary Stockert reminds all citizens of the need to plan ahead to identify where they will shelter during a tornado watch and warning. “The City of Bismarck does not own or operate emergency tornado shelters. Those who live in mobile homes or other vulnerable structures should discuss and identify sheltering possibilities with nearby friends, neighbors, relatives, etc.,” said Gary Stockert. Stockert continued, “The best time to relocate to the shelter area that you’ve identified is during a tornado watch. Do not wait until a tornado warning is issued.” Consider purchasing a NOAA Weather Radio to get your tornado watches and warnings as soon as possible. Even if you should happen to be sleeping, you can get the alert.
In a mobile home: Get out immediately and go to the lowest floor of a sturdy, nearby building. Mobile homes, even if tied down, offer little protection from tornadoes.
The best place to shelter is in the center of the basement under a sturdy workbench or under the stairway. If you do not have a basement, go to the lowest level of a sturdy building and put as many walls between you and the outside as possible and avoid areas with exterior windows and doors. In a school or other large building, go to the lowest level and into a bathroom or a hallway near the center of the building. Stay away from large wide open rooms like an auditorium or gymnasium. For more information visit www.bismarck.org or call 701-222-6727.
Community Safety Social August 3, 2010
Posted by: | CommentsCommunity Safety Social
August 3, 2010
5:00 – 8:00 PM
K-9 Demonstrations begin at 6:30 PM
Sleepy Hollow Park
Corner of 26th Street and Divide Avenue
Bismarck
Meet law enforcement officers, fire fighters, highway patrols. See their equipment and more! Enjoy give-aways, children’s activities and refreshments. This event is being held on National Night Out – August 3rd, a year-long community building campaign, designed to:
· Heighten crime prevention awareness
· Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs
· Strengthen neighborhood spirit and law enforcement-community partnerships
· Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back
For more information you may call 355-1889 or visit www.bismarck.org
Windy City Flyaway Contest a Success!
Posted by: | CommentsBISMARCK, ND – The results are in and congratulations are in order to Barry Hilken! Barry is the winner of the 1st ever “Windy City Flyaway” contest sponsored by Bismarck Airport, United Vacations and KFYR AM Radio. Barry receives two free, round-trip tickets on United Airlines direct flight to Chicago as well as a two night hotel stay at the Hotel Blake to see the MN Twins take on the Chicago White Sox on August 12.
In order to qualify, participants had to register online at KFYR AM radio or listen for the cue to call during the PH Factor morning show on KFYR AM Radio. The winner was selected live on the air via a reverse drawing on Friday, July 30. There were 30 finalists, but only one lucky winner was selected.
United Airlines offers daily, nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare from Bismarck Airport. Once in Chicago, the opportunity to connect domestically as well as internationally is available on United Airlines including locations such London, England and Frankfurt, Germany. Book your travel today at www.united.com or at www.bismarckairport.com and see what the “Windy City” has to offer!
