City of Bismarck Opens Self Fill Sandbag Locations
March 13, 2010
BISMARCK, N.D. – The City of Bismarck is now providing sites for citizens to fill and take sandbags, free of charge, to protect their homes from the potential of overland flooding.
City of Bismarck Self Fill Sandbag Locations
1. New Generations Park – sand dumped on the west end of the pavement on Mustang, west of Valley Dr
2. Igoe Park – in the parking lot off Tyler Parkway
3. Tom O’Leary Golf Course Clubhouse parking lot off Ward Road, dump at the far east side of lot
4. Clem Kelly parking lot, east end of lot off Arbor Ave
5. Archery Range – in parking lot off Riverwood Drive, far east end of the lot, to the south corner.
6. Schaumberg Arena parking lot off 3rd Street South, south of the arena.
7. Cottonwood Complex – Cottonwood Parking lot at Santa Fe and South 12th
8. Tatley Park, east parking lot off of 19th Street S, east of the ball fields near the recycling trailers.
9. 16th Street Park – in the parking lot next to Broadway Ave East, west end of parking lot.
10. Sleepy Hollow Park – in the parking lot off Divide Avenue
11. Shilo Drive – east end of the road off of 19th Street N, between the Golf Dome and Shilo School.
To view a map of the Self Fill Sandbag Locations sites or for more information visit www.bismarck.org
Change Your Clocks… Change Your Batteries
March 9, 2010
BISMARCK, N.D. – When it comes time to change your clocks on Sunday, March 14, the Bismarck Fire Department wants to remind everyone to make another change that could save your lives – change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Communities nationwide witness tragic home fire deaths each year. An average of two children per day die in home fires and 80 percent of those deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms. Non-working smoke alarms rob residents of the protective benefits home fire safety devices were designed to provide. The most commonly cited cause of non-working smoke detectors is worn or missing batteries.
“Most fatal fires occur between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. while most families are sleeping” says Ron Kunda, Fire Marshal for the City of Bismarck. “Children and seniors are most at risk for home fire deaths and a working smoke detector can give them the extra time it takes to get out safely.”
The Bismarck Fire Department recommends these simple steps:
o Install a smoke detector in each bedroom and hallway and on each level of your home.
o Install carbon monoxide detectors on each level of your home.
o Test the smoke detector once a month.
o If the smoke detector is older than ten years, replace it with a new one.
o Change the batteries twice a year, each time you change your clocks!!
o Don’t forget about your carbon monoxide detectors!!
o Vacuum out the dust from your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
o If your carbon monoxide detector is over five years old, replace it with a new one.
The Bismarck Fire Department would also like to remind you to have an escape plan in your home that includes two exits from each room and a safe meeting place outside the home. Be sure to practice the plan with your family so you can prepare for an emergency before it happens.
The Bismarck Fire Department encourages you to use this information to keep you and your family safe. For more information visit www.bismarck.org/fire or call 701-355-1400
New Mandan City Poll
March 4, 2010
A new poll has been posted to the City of Mandan website. Visit www.cityofmandan.com to answer this question:
Is the “Talk of the Town” 2009 Community Progress Report & Business Directory informative?
Send comments to info@cityofmandan.com.
Schuff Steel Actively Pursuing Wind Tower Manufacturing in Bismarck-Mandan
February 27, 2010
Schuff Steel Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Schuff International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SHFK),
continues to actively pursue the possible construction of a new wind tower manufacturing plant in North
Dakota. “After researching the renewable energy business in general, and specifically wind energy, we
are convinced that we are seeing the emergence of a new industry. Wind tower manufacturing appears to
be very synergistic with our core business of steel fabrication and erection”, said Dennis Randall,
executive vice president of Schuff’s Midwest Division. “We also feel that this new venture would require
construction of a dedicated plant in close proximity to developing markets”, he said.
After considering a number of sites, Schuff selected Bismarck, North Dakota as the location for the
potential plant. Plans would call for construction of a 200,000 sq ft facility on 70 acres, capable of
producing hundreds of towers annually. Schuff anticipates potential employment levels of 250 to 300
people once at full capacity. While there are a number of significant issues yet to be resolved, including
project financing and finalizing customer orders, Schuff hopes to begin construction of this facility
sometime within the year.
“I was very impressed with the business-friendly attitude of the Bismarck Mandan Business Development
folks, the accessibility and support demonstrated by State and local public officials and the excellent
technical educational facilities supporting renewable energy manufacturing”, said Randall.
Schuff’s proposed plant in North Dakota was recently selected as one of 133 projects eligible to receive a
federal tax credit as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Section 48C Clean
Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit. This benefit has helped Schuff to forge ahead with their development
plans.
About Schuff International, Inc.
Schuff International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SHFK) and its family of steel companies is the largest steel
fabrication and erection company in the United States. The 33-year old company executes projects
throughout the country. Schuff offers integrated steel construction services from a single source.
Professional services include design-build, design-assist, engineering, BIM participation, 3D steel
modeling/detailing, fabrication, advanced field erection, joist and joist girder manufacturing, project
management, and single-source steel management systems. Major market segments include industrial,
public works, bridges, health care, gaming and hospitality, convention centers, stadiums, mixed-use and
retail, transportation, solar and other alternative energy projects and international projects. Schuff
International, Inc., which is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, owns and operates ten steel fabrication plants
and two steel joist manufacturing plants. Companies include Schuff Steel Company located in AZ, NV
and CA; Schuff Steel-Midwest Division located in Overland Park, KS, Ottawa, KS, Chicago, IL and
Denver, CO; Schuff Steel-Gulf Coast, Inc., located in Houston, TX; Schuff Steel-Atlantic, Inc., located in
Orlando, FL, Albany, GA and Atlanta, GA; Schuff Steel Management Company-Southwest, Inc., located
in Gilbert, AZ; and Quincy Joist Company located in Quincy, FL and Buckeye, AZ. Schuff employs
approximately 1,400 people throughout the country. For more information, visit www.schuff.com target=”_blank”.
Mandan/Morton March 9, 2010, Info Session Planned to Encourage Candidacy
February 25, 2010
March 9 Info Session Planned to Encourage Candidacy
Mandan and Morton County residents invited to learn about a run for local government offices
The Leadership, Pride & Image Committee (LPI), of the team implementing the Mandan Tomorrow strategic plan, is conducting a candidate prep course. Intended to provide information about elected, public-service positions and to encourage candidacy, the Candidate Information Forum will occur from 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 9 at the Mandan Community Center.
“Mandan is a city known for its community support,” said LPI Committee Chairwoman Laurie Leingang. “The Candidate Information Forum is just one way that we can support individuals interested in running for public office.”
Forum attendees will have the opportunity to hear about the various positions, determine if a public-service stint is something they should pursue and learn about the requirements to file for candidacy. Presenters include current elected officials. Anyone interested in running for a position on the Mandan Public School Board, Mandan Park Board, Mandan City Commission or Morton County Commission should attend.
The forum is free and sign-up is not required. If you have any questions, please contact Laurie Leingang at 400-8631 or leingangl@bis.midco.net.
The LPI committee is charged, among other things, with fostering citizen interest in serving in local government offices. For more information on the Mandan Tomorrow Plan, visit www.mandanvisionplan.com.