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

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

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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”.

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.

Agenda
• Discussion of meeting locations and rotation
• Discussion of mission statement
• Discussion of meeting frequency and timing
• Discussion of topics for future meetings

For more information visit www.bismarck.org

“With many public places across the world becoming smoke-free, the tobacco industry has started presenting the idea that spit tobacco is a good substitute for smoking. The fact is, though, that spit-tobacco will not help you quit smoking and is not a safe alternative,” said Susan Kahler, Community Outreach Coordinator. “Spit tobacco contains more than 3,000 chemicals – things like benzene, formaldehyde, arsenic, cadmium, cyanide and lead. Twenty-eight of these chemicals cause cancer. Spit-tobacco use increases the risk of oral cancers – which include cancer of the lip, tongue, cheeks, gums and the floor and roof of the mouth – and can cause other cancers, heart disease and strokes, high blood pressure, tooth decay and gum disease.”

In North Dakota, spit tobacco (also called chewing tobacco, snuff, snus or dip) is used by 5 percent of adults and 12 percent of students in grades nine through 12. Boys in grades nine through 12 use spit tobacco at a rate of nearly 20 percent, and 9 percent of adult males are spit-tobacco users.

“We encourage spit-tobacco users to watch for signs of disease,” Susan Kahler said. “If they have a sore in the mouth that does not heal within two weeks, feel any bumps or soreness or see any discoloration, they need to contact their health-care provider. These could be early warning signs of cancer.

“Better yet, instead of waiting to see signs of illness, and are interested in quitting there are services available,” Susan Kahler said. “The North Dakota Tobacco Quitline is free to help spit-tobacco users in their efforts to quit and will design a program specifically for them. The Quitline also offers free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges for those who qualify. These nicotine replacement aids can be a great help during the quitting process.”

The Great American Spit Out is being held during Through with Chew Week (February 15-19). Bismarck area school students will be having Great American Spit Out educational activities at Bismarck High School. Students have developed a Facebook page, which includes a video about health effects of spit tobacco. They will be promoting Through with Chew week by educating their peers through posters and their Bismarck SADD Facebook page. You can interview Bismarck High School SADD students from 2:38 to 3: 20 on February 18th. You can also contact Austin Schmaltz the School Tobacco Prevention Coordinator for Bismarck High School at 323-4800 to make arrangements for the interview.

Through with Chew Week was started in 1989 by the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. in an effort to decrease spit-tobacco use and to raise awareness about the dangers of using spit tobacco.

For help with quitting or for more information about the dangers of using spit tobacco, call the North Dakota Tobacco Quitline at 1.800.QUIT.NOW 1.800.784.8669) or visit North Dakota QuitNet at www.nd.quitnet.com

The Bismarck Human Relations Humanitarian Award honors an individual, business or organization that has exhibited leadership in the areas of human and civil rights with a focus upon recognizing those that educate, identify issues and address human rights issues.

Carrie’s Kids, is an all volunteer small group from Trinity Lutheran Church in Bismarck that acts as the last line of defense for children and youth (ages five – 21) who are attending Bismarck Public Schools, are in transition, experiencing homelessness, and working with Carrie.

The mission of the Bismarck Human Relations Committee is to protect and promote the personal dignity of all Bismarck citizens and eliminate any discriminatory barriers that prevent them from reaching their full human potential. For more information please visit www.bismarck.org

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Questions include:
• What new businesses do you think are most needed along the Memorial Highway Corridor?
• What do you think are the Memorial Highway Corridor’s four greatest assets?
• What do you think are the Memorial Highway Corridor’s four greatest liabilities?
• What are the four most important actions or projects that should be completed along the Memorial Highway Corridor during the next five years?

The survey is posted at www.MandanMemorialHighway.com under the Upcoming Events section. Use this direct link.