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Bismarck Lockport Fire Station Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Oct. 21, 2010
Posted by: | CommentsBISMARCK, N.D. – The Bismarck Lockport Fire Station will start the day’s events with a Ribbon Cutting Oct. 21, 2010, 11:00 a.m., at the Lockport Fire Station, 4217 Lockport Street. Bismarck Mayor John Warford, City Commissioners and City Officials together with EAPC Architects & Engineers and the Bismarck Mandan Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will take part in the Ribbon Cutting.
A Grand Opening Open House for the public will follow from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Lockport Fire Station and will include Sparky the Fire Dog and tours of the new fire station. “We are delighted to have the ability with this new fire station to enhance our capacity to supply prompt, timely fire, emergency medical response, and overall rescue services to the citizens of Bismarck, said Fire Chief Joel Boespflug. “We welcome the opportunity to showcase our new facility to the citizens of Bismarck and encourage the public to take part in the open house and station tours on Thursday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.”, said Boespflug.
“We are very pleased to now be able to provide the expanded fire, emergency response and rescue services that meet our ever-growing community’s needs with this new fire station, an important piece of our City’s public safety infrastructure,” said Mayor John Warford. The Lockport Fire Station construction project began in April 2009 and continued until June 2010 when the City took possession, occupied the building and began making the final preparations for the opening of the new 12,000 square foot fire station. The Lockport Fire Station will provide service to the area from Horizon School east to Centennial Road and north from I-94 to the Bismarck City limits. The cost of the Lockport Fire Station is estimated at two million dollars. For more information visit www.bismarck.org
Bismarck Burleigh Public Health Announces Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics
Posted by: | CommentsBISMARCK, N.D. – Bismarck Burleigh Public Health (BBPH) is now providing Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics at 500 East Front Avenue, Bismarck. Clinics are walk-in only, no appointments. Cost is $25.00 for the flu shot and $30.00 for flu mist (ages 2-49). Please remember to bring your insurance cards. For more information call 701-355-1540 or to view the Seasonal Flu Clinic schedule visit www.bismarck.org/publichealth
BBPH Seasonal Flu Clinic Schedule
• October 7th Thursday, 5p-7p
• October 11th Monday, 5p-7p
• October 12th Tuesday, 9a – 12p
• October 21st Thursday, 9a – 7p
• October 22nd Friday, 9a – 12p
• October 25th Monday, 5p – 7p
• October 29th Friday, 9a – 12p
• November 2nd Tuesday, 9a – 12a
• November 4th Thursday, 5p – 7p
• November 10th Wednesday, 9a – 12a
• November 17th Wednesday, 9a – 4p
• November 30th Tuesday, 9a – 12p
Go! Bismarck Mandan Co-hosts Walk to School Day Oct. 6, 2010
Posted by: | CommentsBISMARCK, N.D. – Go! Bismarck Mandan and local elementary schools will co-host Walk to School Day, Oct. 6, in Bismarck and Mandan schools. Go! Bismarck Mandan encourages all children and their families to walk or bike to school on Walk to School day and every day. Go! Bismarck Mandan is a combined community partnership developed to help citizens and families achieve measurably improved health, fitness and quality of life by creating a supportive community culture and environment through a coordinated approach. “This effort will assist Bismarck and Mandan residents to achieve better nutrition and fitness levels, ultimately creating healthier citizens,” said Mandan Mayor Tim Helbling.
Elementary schools in both Bismarck and Mandan will participate in the Go! Bismarck Mandan Walk to School Day Oct. 6. Bismarck elementary schools include Grimsrud, Pioneer, Roosevelt, and Solheim. In Mandan, Lewis and Clark Elementary will participate in the event. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., Commissioner Mike Seminary will walk to school with children at Pioneer Elementary School, and at 8:00 a.m. Commissioner Parrell Grossman will walk with school children at Roosevelt Elementary School. “All families and children are encouraged to take part in the Walk to School Day event,” said Mayor Warford. “Increased physical activity is a key component in building healthy habits in families and children,” said Warford. “Parents have the most influence on eating, activity and lifestyle habits for children.”
Go! Bismarck Mandan encourages walking all or part of the way to school. This encourages children to get fit, healthy and active and also helps them concentrate better in school. If you live too far away from the school, consider parking a few blocks away and walking the rest. Children are encouraged to participate in 60 minutes of physical activity each day, and what better way get a jumpstart on those 60 minutes than by walking to school? It’s fun, easy to do and free.
Go! to the website, www.gobismarckmandan.org, to find maps showing the safe routes to your school and information about the “walking school bus” concept. You will also find the Go! calendar and a list of ideas, special events and programs to help your family find healthy options in the community all year long.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Clinic in Mandan Oct. 6, 2010
Posted by: | CommentsMANDAN, N.D. – Custer Health and Medcenter One Occupational Health Clinic will provide a Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Clinic Oct. 6, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time at the Mandan Middle School in Mandan. The Mandan Middle School is located at 2901 12th Ave NW (north of the Old Red Trail and Sunset Drive intersection). No appointment is necessary.
The cost of the seasonal flu shot is $25.00 and the FluMist is $30.00. Please bring your Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance cards to the clinic. For more information, please contact Custer Health at 667-3370.
Bismarck Burleigh Public Health Announces Seasonal Flu Shots Given in School
Posted by: | CommentsBISMARCK, N.D. – Bismarck Burleigh Public Health (BBPH) is giving parents the opportunity to have their children vaccinated against influenza while AT SCHOOL. The pilot project starts Oct. 1 and ends in November. WATCH for information to come home in backpacks for students grades K-6 and by mail for those grades 7-12. Parents MUST fill out the paperwork and send it to school with a check (if applicable) by the deadline noted on the letter. The date of the flu clinic at school will also be listed on that letter. Please read all of the information carefully and call BBPH, 355-1540, if you have questions! Additional forms and immunization dates for each school can be found at www.bismarck.org/publichealth under the Immunizations tab or www.bismarckschools.org under the Parent tab on top.
