Volume 3, Issue 1February | March 2014 COMPLIMENTARY

TODAY’SLEARNERS,

TOMORROW’S LEADERS

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ContentsFebruary | March 2014

4 Save the Date

8 Hot Spots to Shop

12 Safe Kids Corner

16 Meet Miss Grand Forks

18 Twisted Sunshine

20 Feature: Judith Konerza

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FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRILSave the Date

Please call ahead to confirm events. Promote your April and May community events by sending information to grandcitieswoman@live.com or calling Autumn at (701) 261-2692 by March 1, 2014.

January through MayTrainND, NortheastGrand Forks Training SeriesFor more information, contact Jill Morseth at 701-795-3707.

February 1Northern Valley Youth Orchestra’s Concert7:00 p.m.Empire Arts CenterTickets for adults are $5, educators and military are $3, and tick-ets for 12 year olds and under are free. This concert will feature musicians of “Jazz on Tap.” For more information, go to www.novyo.org.

February 5, 12, 19, and 26Helping Your Child Control Anger6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Ben Franklin Elementary School Activity RoomJoin facilitator Sue Shirek as she shares helpful techniques to help parents teach their children ways to manage angry feel-ings. Difficulties occur in all children’s lives; oftentimes, anger can be a natural response to embarrassment, hurt feelings, and distress. In this class, parents can learn effective ways to model appropriate, positive responses that do not alienate others. Most importantly, this class gives parents an opportu-nity to learn from other parents who have been through the same situations. Parent Information Center classes are open to any parent at any location. Free childcare is also available for most classes. Registration is required. Please call 701-787-4216 or send an email to pic@gfschools.org.

February 7American Heart Association National Wear Red DayAll DayNational Wear Red Day is our special day to bring attention to this silent killer of women. We encourage everyone to wear red, raise their voices, know their cardiovascular risk, and take ac-tion to live longer, healthier lives. For more information, go to www.goredforwomen.org/wearredday or contact Joan Enderle by email at joan.enderle@heart.org or by calling 701-252-5122.

February 7TEDxGrandForksEmpire Arts CenterThis independently organized event, operated under a license from Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED), is aimed at cre-ating dialogue and action, in addition to giving the region’s best and brightest a platform for sharing thoughts, ideas, and calls to action. At TEDxGrandForks, TED Talks videos and live speakers will combine to help spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized. For tickets or more information, please go to www.tedxgrandforks.com.

February 8 through March 31Part I: Pull, Twist, BlowMonday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Velkommen, downtown Grand ForksThis is an exhibit and sales showcasing glass transformations and design works into tea light holders/votives by Swedish designer Marie Olofsson. She was trained at Danmarks Design-skole in Copenhagen, receiving her degree in 2004. Her degree project involves investigating and searching for “special effects” with transparent colored glass. The result was this series of tea light holders.

February 8The Backstage Project: Sneaky Wild Oats8:00 p.m.Empire Arts CenterThe Backstage Project uses creative, urban spaces for live mu-sic performances by local and regional artists. Enjoy a unique, downtown space that is perfect for music and conversation with friends. The Backstage Project offers a venue like no other in Grand Forks. Rhombus Guys will host a cash bar, or you can enjoy delicious coffee by Urban Stampede. There is a $5 cover charge at the door only. Use the back door. Funding for the Backstage Project is provided in part by Urban Stampede, the Hal and Kathleen Gershman Family Foundation, and the Knight Foundation. For more information, go to www.empireartscen-ter.com.

February 9Miss Grand Forks & Miss Grand Cities Outstanding Teen Pageant4:00 p.m.Empire Arts CenterFor more information, go to www.grandforkspageants.org.

February 13Child Passenger Safety Made Simple6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonThis class is for expectant parents or those of newborn babies. If you have already purchased a car seat, bring it along for hands-on training on how to properly install the car seat into your vehicle. For more information and to register, please call 701-780-5179.

February 13Car Seat Checkup4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonStop by and make sure your children have a safe ride. For more information, contact Safe Kids Grand Forks at 701-780-1489 or go to www.safekidsgf.com.

February 13Resume Writing Class6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Grand Forks Public LibraryThe When, Why, & How of Resume Writing class will address when a resume is used, why it is good to always have a draft version available, and how to get started. This class is free to the public. For more information about this class and any other event at the Grand Forks Public Library, please call 701-772-8116 or go to www.gflibrary.com.

February 15Sledding Day with Global Friends CoalitionLincoln ParkFor more information, go to www.gfcoalition.org.

February 20Survivors of Suicide Support Group7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The Survivors of Suicide Support Group, offered by Altru’s TEARS Suicide Prevention Project, aims to bring together those who have experienced suicide loss to understand that they are not alone. For more information, call 701-780-3451 or go to www.altru.org/tears.

February 18Recovery One Year Later & Living Well in the DayLewis and Clark Elementary School6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Recovery from any addiction or traumatic event is a process. Af-ter experiencing release from an addiction or traumatic event, finding that new normal is the next piece to real recovery and living. Join Mary Adkins again this year as she shares her daily journey from recovery to living well. Mary’s powerful message relates to our basic human need to continuously learn how to live well each day. Mary’s story is one that touches anyone who is willing to embrace continuous learning and growth. Join us to learn, find encouragement, and to be enlightened as you are inspired to navigate your own life’s journey. Parent Information Center classes are open to any parent at any location. Free child-care is also available for most classes. Registration is required. Please call 701-787-4216 or send an email to pic@gfschools.org.

February 18Fundamentals of SellingCall TrainND at 701-662-1578 for more information about reg-istering for this class.

February 23Men are From Mars7:30 p.m.Empire Arts CenterFor more information, go to www.tickets300.com. This event is presented by Jade Presents.

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February 25Child Passenger Safety Made Simple4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonThis class is for expectant parents or those of new-born babies. If you have already purchased a car seat, bring it along for hands-on training on how to properly install the car seat into your vehicle. For more information and to register, please call 701-780-5179.

February 27Resume Writing Class6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Grand Forks Public LibraryUnderstanding Who the Resume is For class will address the importance of understanding who the resume is for and how to write the resume for that specific employer or position. This class is free to the public. For more information about this class and any other event at the Grand Forks Public Li-brary, please call 701-772-8116 or go to www.gfli-brary.com.

March 8Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra ConcertEmpire Arts CenterFeaturing Sherry Kujala (flute), Gerald Gaul (viola), and Cecilia Florencia Carcia Gaul (violin). For more information, go to www.ggfso.org.

March 12Effective Communication SkillsCall TrainND at 701-662-1578 for more information about registering for this class.

March 12Supervisor Communication SkillsCall TrainND at 701-662-1578 for more information about registering for this class.

March 13Child Passenger Safety Made Simple6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonThis class is for expectant parents or those of new-born babies. If you have already purchased a car seat, bring it along for hands-on training on how to properly install the car seat into your vehicle. For more information and to register, please call 701-780-5179.

March 13Car Seat Checkup4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonStop by and make sure your children have a safe ride. For more information, contact Safe Kids Grand Forks at 701-780-1489 or go to www.safekidsgf.com.

March 13Soup in the Studio5:00 to 7:30 p.m.Muddy Waters Clay CenterFor more information, go to www.gfcoalition.org.

March 14Baladino ConcertEmpire Arts CenterJourney through the music of the Mediterranean with Baladino, a fresh Israeli world music ensemble. Hear centuries-old melodies and revel in sounds carried to Israel from Spain, Eastern Europe, Tur-key, and Arabic countries. The ensemble members effortlessly blend these far-ranging musical influ-ences with authenticity and conviction possible only by those who have grown up in the cultural melting pot that is Israel. For more information, go to www.novac.org.

March 15Money, Mani, & MimosasSponsored by Karen Grainger and Thrivent Finan-cial for LutheransAngel Nail and Spa - 2475 32nd Ave S, Grand Forks9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Please bring a friend! Receive a free, basic fill mani/pedi. No products will be sold at this event. For ad-ditional important disclosure information, please go to www.thrivent.com/disclosures. Or, you can call 218-773-1181 or send an email to Karen.grainger@thrivent.com. Please send your RSVP at least three days prior to the event so the salon can prepare for adequate staffing needs.

March 17Introduction to Rosemaling (March Series)Sponsored by: Velkommen, downtown Grand ForksThis is the start of the annual spring folk-art paint-ing classes taught by Gayle Anderson. Class size is limited to 15 students, and is on a first come, first served basis. Contact Rochelle (Ro) Wetsch at Vel-kommen, downtown Grand Forks, to register for this event. Call 701-775-8482.

March 20Survivors of Suicide Support Group7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The Survivors of Suicide Support Group, offered by Altru’s TEARS Suicide Prevention Project, aims to bring together those who have experienced sui-cide loss to understand that they are not alone. For more information, call 701-780-3451 or go to www.altru.org/tears.

March 20-22 and 27-29The Spitfire Grill7:30 p.m.Empire Arts CenterTickets are $15 for individuals or $12 for students and EAC members. Purchase tickets online at www.empireartscenter.com or call 701-746-5500.Percy Talbot has just been released from a five-year prison sentence for manslaughter. She is trying to find a place for a fresh start, and based on a page from an old travel book, travels to the small town of Gilead, Wisconsin. The local sheriff, Joe Sutter, who is also Percy’s parole officer, finds her a job at Han-nah’s Spitfire Grill, the only eatery in this struggling town. The Spitfire Grill is for sale. But with no inter-ested buyers, Hannah decides to raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, mail arrives by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely get-ting hot at the Spitfire Grill. This musical triumph is an inspiring celebration of fresh starts and the power of what one person can do.

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March 22Healthy Living Expo10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Alerus Center

March 26Performance ManagementCall TrainND at 701-662-1578 for more information about registering for this class.

March 25Child Passenger Safety Made Simple4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonThis class is for expectant parents or those of newborn babies. If you have already purchased a car seat, bring it along for hands-on training on how to properly install the car seat into your vehicle. For more information and to register, please call 701-780-5179.

March 30Concert: Where in the World is NVYO? 3:30 p.m.Empire Arts CenterTickets for adults are $5, educators/military are $3, and children 12 and under are free. For more information, go to www.novyo.org.

April 5Gardening Saturday Alerus Center, Grand Forks8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.This event is sponsored by the NDSU Extension Service and Grand Forks Horticultural Society, and this year’s theme is “Gardening By the Season!” There will be four sessions, each having eight or more concurrent programs. New to this year is a series of beginner gardening topics, titled “Ba-sics,” that will focus on the topics of Annuals, Pruning, Container Planting, Roses, Vegetables, Soil Preparation, and Tree Planting. Additional topics include: Spring Gardening, Summer Gardening, Fall and Winter Gardening, Plant Disease Diagnosis, Teaching Kids to Garden, Ornamental Grasses, Gardening With the Weather, Insect - Pests and Friends, Advanced Pruning and various classes on birds. Many experts will cover the numerous topics; some recognizable names include Eric Bergeson, Julie Schroer, Jodie Ramsay, and Stan Tekiela. The $40.00 registration fee covers all of the day’s events including the educational programs, gardening vendors, breaks, lunch, door priz-es, a free perennial, and lots of great gardening camaraderie. For more information go to www.ag.ndsu.edu/grandforkscountyextension or call the NDSU Extension Service at 701-780-8229.

April/May 2014The Norwegian Solje Wedding CrownVelkommen, downtown Grand ForksMonday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.A permanent installation is available for rent for weddings or special heritage events. Dates are filling up quickly. Inquire within and reserve your dates for this year or next year.

April 7Telemark Rosemaling (April Series)Sponsored by: Velkommen, downtown Grand ForksThis final spring folk-art painting series taught by Gayle Anderson is now SOLD OUT. Class size was limited to 15 students on a first come, first served basis.

April 8 and 9Advanced Microsoft® Excel 2010Call TrainND at 701-662-1578 for more information about registering for this class.

April 10 through 12Mrs. North Dakota America PageantJamestownLearn more at www.mrsnd.com or contact Director Mary Schwartzkopf at (701)347-8744. Follow the Mrs. North Dakota America Pageant on Facebook for updates.

April 10Child Passenger Safety Made Simple6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonThis class is for expectant parents or those of newborn babies. If you have already purchased a car seat, bring it along for hands-on training on how to properly install the car seat into your vehicle. For more information and to register, please call 701-780-5179.

April 10Car Seat Checkup4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonStop by and make sure your children have a safe ride. For more information, contact Safe Kids Grand Forks at 701-780-1489 or go to www.safekidsgf.com.

April 11ArtSee4:30 to 8:00 p.m.Empire Arts CenterShowcasing up-and-coming and distinguished artists, ArtSee gives guests the opportunity to view art from a variety of mediums, mingle with talented local and regional artists, and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces in a fun and social atmosphere. Newcomers and art enthusiasts alike can experience the art scene in the relaxed and creative environment at the Empire Arts Center. Ap-proaching its ninth year, ArtSee has proven to be a distinguished event in Grand Forks. Guests are encouraged to come and enjoy free appetizers and drinks while surrounding themselves with live music and an art experience available nowhere else in the region. ArtSee is the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals opportunity to provide support for the arts in our community and en-gage the citizens of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks with an event that is completely free and open to the public. For more information, go to www.ypartsee.com.

April 12Spin for Kids8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Altru Health System’s Spin for Kids is an indoor bike relay race on stationary spin bikes. Teams of riders raise money for children with special needs to help ease the financial burden that these families often face. Learn more at www.altru.org/spinforkids or “like” Spin for Kids on Facebook.

April 22Child Passenger Safety Made Simple4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Rydell GM Auto Center, 2700 South WashingtonThis class is for expectant parents or those of newborn babies. If you have already purchased a car seat, bring it along for hands-on training on how to properly install the car seat into your vehicle. For more information and to register, please call 701-780-5179.

April 26Money, Mani, & MimosasSponsored by Karen Grainger and Thrivent Financial for LutheransAngel Nail and Spa - 2475 32nd Ave S, Grand Forks9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Please bring a friend! Receive a free, basic fill mani/pedi. No products will be sold at this event. For additional important disclosure information, please go to www.thrivent.com/disclosures. Or, you can call 218-773-1181 or send an email to Karen.grainger@thrivent.com. Please send your RSVP at least three days prior to the event so the salon can prepare for adequate staffing needs.

April 29Effective Presentation & Public Speaking SkillsCall TrainND at 701-662-1578 for more information about registering for this class.

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North Dakota married women age 18 and older are invited to partake in the Mrs. North Dakota America Pageant to be held April 10-12, 2014, in Jamestown. Current title-holder, Aly Downs from Bismarck stated, “Being involved in pageants is something I have grown to love: the people, rally-ing behind a cause, build-ing confidence, being on stage…it’s an experience that I hope more amazing women across our state come to embrace. Give it a try!”

The state pageant week-end will be a memorable, fun-filled event. The wom-an selected as Mrs. North Dakota America will represent the Peace Garden State in the Mrs. America Pageant, which is in its 38th year. Appli-cants must be a North Dakota resident and a U.S. citizen. Learn more at www.mrsnd.com or contact Director Mary Schwartzkopf at (701)347-8744. Follow the Mrs. North Da-kota America Pageant on Facebook for updates.

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Find these items and more through local retailers. When purchasing an item that you’ve seen in our shopping guide, make sure you tell them that you saw it in Grand Cities Woman. Claims that products make in the Grand Cities Woman Shopping Guide are of product manufactures’ and not of Grand Cities Woman or Graber Media.

Lifetime Vision CenterTiffany Era aviator sunglasses in silver-colored metal with gradient blue 100% polarized lenses. Accents in Tiffany Blue® enamel finish. Exclusively at Lifetime Vision Center. See their ad on page 13.$380

Sublime Aesthetic ProfessionalsThe Clarisonic Pedi Device is precision-engineered with an entirely new motor, running at a powerful “foot fre-quency” that safely exfoliates rough, dry foot skin. Our facial cleansing devices run at a gentler “face frequen-cy,” and aren’t designed to drive the Pedi Smoothing Disc and Wet/Dry Buffing Brush Head. The Clarisonic Pedi is available at Sublime Aesthetic Professionals. See their ad on page 23.

True ColorsPair the perfect acces-sories with your outfits. This beautiful red and gold necklace is avail-able at True Colors in downtown Grand Forks. See their ad on page 14.$16

Signature JewelersAll of us share a basic desire to express our individuality, our feelings and emotions – to stand out from the crowd. Inspired by Nature, we have captured the essence of this spirit with the launch of our new line of sterling silver interchangeable jewelry – Kameleon available at Signature Jewelers in East Grand Forks. See their ad on page 5.

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VelkommenTrend alert for 2014! We spotted luxe accesso-ries like this “Coffee Bean” designer necklace from the classic artisan jewelry collection by Dansk Smykkekunst straight from their studio in Copenhagen, Denmark. This design and other pieces in the collection are available from the area’s #1 Scandinavian resource, Vel-kommen, downtown Grand Forks. See their ad on page 17.$169.00 necklace$89.00 coordinating bracelet (not shown)

Studio SouthAlexandria Professional body sugaring treatments get rid of your hair and condi-tion your skin. This service is available at Stu-dio South. See their ad on page 15.

Jack’s ShoesWalk farther. Feel Better. A waterproof, full-grain leather sneaker with a removable OrthoLite® footbed keeps you trekking through stormy weather in comfort. WAVEWALK™ walking technology offers an in-novative curved rocker sole that conserves energy and provides tar-geted cushioning to make things easier on your muscles and joints. These shoes are available at Jack’s Shoes in Grand Cities Mall. See their ad on page 14.

Amish GalleryTake advantage of crafts-manship from genera-tions past, dating back to a time of sole depen-dence on hand tools when craftsmen carefully planned and fitted their furniture. This six-drawer lingerie chest is available, along with other selec-tions from The Empire Mission Collection, at the Amish Gallery at Home of Economy. See their ad on page 19.

Sterling Carpet OneVisualize it with the Personal Color Viewer®. Available through www.sterlingcarpetonepaint.com, this viewer lets you experiment with color before you even pick up a paintbrush. Preview color selections—even specialty fin-ishes—on an interior or exterior home image chosen from a pictorial library, or import images of your own home. See their ad on page 15.

Day Dreams SpecialtiesGlitter Vinyl and Rhinestone embellished shirts are perfect for your local dance team or cheerleaders. Get your custom creation at Day Dreams Special-ties in Grand Forks. See their ad on page 13.

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VelkommenExperience functional design and modern sensibilities with these flatware entertaining essentials by Fjord Design. This “Kristin” pattern was inspired by traditional Norwegian woodcarvings found on historic stave churches in Norway. Stainless steel, dishwasher safe. Coordinating serving pieces and other patterns are also available from Velkommen, downtown Grand Forks. See their ad on page 17.$99.95, 5-piece flatware place setting

Studio SouthUntil now, hair extensions have been messy, damaging, costly and a mediocre product at best. Get Dream Catcher extensions for Studio South. See their ad on page 15.

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Amish GalleryTake advantage of craftsmanship from generations past, dating back to a time of sole dependence on hand tools when craftsmen care-fully planned and fitted their fur-niture. This quality bedroom piece is available, along with other se-lections from The Empire Mission Collection, at the Amish Gallery at Home of Economy. See their ad on page 19.

True ColorsThis knit infinity scarf with fringe by Saachi Style can keep you warm and stylish. This scarf and many other styles are available at True Colors in down-town Grand Forks. See their ad on page 14.$18

Sublime Aesthetic ProfessionalsWhey Thins is loaded with naturally occurring branched-chain amino acids. These essential nutrients, that come from protein, stimulate muscle growth and reduce muscle breakdown. You may not be used to getting your protein from crackers, but with Whey Thins, you can. They are available at Sub-lime Aesthetic Professionals. See their ad on page 23.

Signature JewelersExperience Pandora’s new Valentine’s Collection filled with sparkling stones and the finest sterling silver charms. Celebrate with seasonal accents in loving red, passionate burgundy, and romantic pink. Pandora charms are available at Signature Jewelers in East Grand Forks. See their ad on page 5.

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February 136:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.The When, Why, & How ofResume WritingThis class will address whena Resume is used; why it isgood to always have a draftgood to always have a draftversion available; and howto get started.

February 276:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Understanding Who theResume is ForThis class will address theimportance of understandingwho the resume is for and howwho the resume is for and howto write the resume for thatspecific employer or position.

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These classes are free to the public. For more information aboutthis class and any other event at the Grand Forks Public Libraryplease contact us at 701-772-8116 or look on our website atwww.gflibrary.com.

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Safe Kids Corner

Child Passenger Safety:“My, How Times Have Changed”Written by Carma Hanson, MS, RNCoordinator – Safe Kids Grand Forks/Altru Health System

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of injury and death to children under age 19. When one considers all the childhood in-jury risk areas, motor vehicle crashes top the charts for the leading cause of all unintentional /accidental injuries. That said, keeping children safe in and around cars is important; but, as any parent or caregiver knows, it can be an overwhelming and confusing topic. Gone are the days when it is acceptable to put your kids in the back of a station wagon with a clothes basket full of toys to keep

them entertained on the ride. (Yes, my mom did this for my siblings and me,) Also gone is the notion that simply sticking your arm out across your pas-sengers’ chest will protect them in a crash.

February marks Child Passenger Safety Month in North Dakota. Dur-ing this month, increased efforts are undertaken to provide educa-tion and awareness to parents and caregivers on how to best keep their children safe in motor vehicles. The easiest safety issue to re-member is that everyone needs to buckle up on every ride. Often, kids are restrained in vehicles, whereas adults are not. Everything inside the vehicle—including people—can become projectiles in a crash. Often, buckled passengers in the vehicle can sustain injury from those who are unbuckled when a crash’s force propels them into other passengers. Even on short rides that are in town or close to home, buckling up is important, and setting the rule, “Buckle up: Every one, every time!” is a good first step to creating a life-long safety behavior that just might save your life.

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Convertible car seats are the next step up after an infant seat. A convertible seat is one that can face forward or backward. As not-ed, some of these seats now have upper, rear-facing limits of up to 40 pounds and can be used forward-facing with the harness to much higher weights. In the past, a harness system’s highest weight limit was 40 pounds. However, as more is learned about crash dynamics and the added protection of a five-point harness, manufacturers have raised their weight limits to allow children to be in them longer. A child should be kept in a car seat with a harness until at least 4 years of age and 40 pounds. Again, the longer you can keep children in a harness, the better protected they will be.

A few simple guidelines for infant carriers, or rear-facing car seats, include:

• Keep a baby rear-facing until he or she is 2 years old, or when the upper age limits of the car seat as been reached. In the past, backward-facing infant seats had a limit of 20 or 22 pounds; currently, many of them allow rear-facing use up to 40 pounds. Children are al-ways safer facing backward because their head, neck, and spine are better protected in a crash. Often, parents worry that as their children grow, propensity for their children’s legs to be injured in a crash also increases. As a nurse and long-time injury prevention specialist, I know that there are little to no documented cases of foot or leg injuries. In actuality, injuries involving the head, neck, or spine are most common.

• Remember to “strap before you wrap.” Having a snug-fitting harness system is vital to protecting the child in a crash. Avoid add-ing heavy clothing to the baby, additional head supports that did not come with the seat, or sheepskin liners. These items can cause the har-ness to fit incorrectly, and they can become compressed in a crash, causing the harness to be much looser than it should be. To ensure a proper fit, check that no more than one finger fits under the harness sys-tem at the shoulders. Once the baby is secured in the harness system, blankets can be put over the top of the carrier to keep baby warm.

• Avoid toys on the handles of the car seat; these, too, can become projectiles in a crash.

• Use caution when carrying the car seat. Do not just carry the seat by its handle because these often break or “give way.” Also, if not strapped in, the baby can tumble out.

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Following a seat with a harness system is a booster seat. These seats come either with or without a back and perform three func-tions: 1.) Elevating the child so that the seat belt crosses the hip and lap, rather than the soft tummy area; 2.) Filling the space be-tween the child and seat belt so it fits cor-rectly (because seat belts are designed to fit average-sized adults); and 3.) Helping to position the shoulder strap so that it is across the center of the chest and not across the neck. Kids should remain in a booster seat until they meet the legal requirements of the state in which they live, but more im-portantly, until the adult seat belt fits them correctly. A correct fit is determined when the child can sit with his or her back against the seat back, knees are bent at the edge of the seat, feet are flat on the floor, the lap belt fits down low across the lap, and the shoulder strap is across the center of the chest. Generally, this occurs when the child has reached a height of around 4 feet 9 inches, but this varies on the size and style of the vehicle.

Once kids reach the seat belt stage, it is important to keep these guidelines in mind. Kids should ride in the back seat until they are 13 years of age. Airbags, while de-signed to protect adults from injury, can do

just the opposite to children. Airbags de-ploy at 200 miles per hour in one-twentieth of a second and can cause major spinal cord injuries to young kids. Remind kids that sharing seat belts is not allowed—especially when carpooling. A lap and shoulder sys-tem is always preferred to just a lap belt alone. As kids get to the age of transition-ing to a seat belt, they are often riding in vehicles without parental supervision. Make it a rule that they—and others in the vehicle in which they are riding—buckle each and every time.

Another change in motor vehicle safety from “the good old days” is the implemen-tation of the LATCH system. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, or LATCH, it is a system that helps with car seat installation. Oftentimes, seat belts can be confusing to use while installing car seats, so the LATCH system incorporated metal brackets in the bend of the seat. Instead of the seatbelt, LATCH straps are used. While neither one is safer if used correctly, there are some issues to consider when using this system. Cars and car seats have weight limitations re-garding how long the LATCH system can be used, so check out your instruction manual and follow the recommendations carefully.

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Carma Hanson, MS, RN, Safe Kids of Grand Forks/Altru Health System Coor-dinator | WriterSafe Kids of Grand Forks is an injury prevention coalition whose mission is to prevent uninten-tional injuries and death to children. Altru Health System is proud to serve as

the lead agency for Safe Kids of Grand Forks. To learn more about our program or for other safety tips, go to our website at www.safekidsgf.com or “like” us on Facebook at Safe Kids of Grand Forks. You can also send an email to safekids@altru.org. Safe Kids of Grand Forks is keeping kids safe at home, at school, at play, and on the way!

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The information provided in this Safe Kids Corner only begins to scratch the surface of what is important about motor vehicle safe-ty. It is a complex risk area, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is here to help make that job easier for parents and caregivers. Safe Kids Grand Forks and Altru Health System offer many classes for expectant parents or child care/foster providers, and we conduct car seat checkup events routinely around our region. Additionally, we have materials on our website (www.safekidsgf.com), post up-dates on our Facebook page, and offer car seat references and updates in our quar-terly newsletter (you can sign up at www.altru.org by clicking on the For Visitors tab and then selecting the Get Altru eNews link). The car seat technicians that work with our coalition are dedicated to staying abreast of the changes that occur in the seats on the market, the use in vehicles, and chang-es in the car seat world. We hope you will take the time to seek out resources to keep your children safe in motor vehicles. North Dakota passed its first car seat law 30 years ago (which is telling of my age, consider-ing that my mom wasn’t required to buckle me up in that old green and brown station wagon). As we look at the past and cel-ebrate the achievements that have been made in motor vehicle safety, we hope you will pledge to do your part in keeping kids safe from their number one cause of injury and death: motor vehicle crashes. Remem-ber to buckle up the ones you love! [GCW]

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Meet Miss Empire 2014 Meet Miss Grand Forks 2014

Q: What is your educational background?

A: I’m a senior at NDSU. My major is Public Relations and Advertising.

Q: What is your talent?

A: I do a lyrical dance.

Q: What is your platform?

A: It’s called “Heroes in the Hallway Cultivating Strong Leaders to Eliminate

Bullying.” [The platform] stemmed from when I was a freshman in college and

what I experienced in the dorm from my roommates that wanted to live one

lifestyle. I was focused on school and getting involved on campus. After spring

break, I hadn’t told my parents about it until it was time to go back and I

begged them to let me stay [home] and drop out [of college], but they had

me go tough it out for the [remaining] seven weeks. I was then going to trans-

fer to Mayville or UND, but I decided [to] tough it out and got involved on

campus, and now I have really great friends.

Q: How do you modify your presentation when you go from talking to a kinder-

gartener to a high school student?

A: When you talk to high school students, you can’t sugar-coat things. You

have to be direct. With kindergarteners, you start with the building blocks of

kindness. You want to do activities with them to get them more involved.

Q: Your sister has been Miss North Dakota. Does that put added pressure on

you?

A: I think I add it to myself. I’m the first younger sister of a Miss North Dakota to

compete, so it is kind of new to everyone.

Alyssa Ralston

Photography by Emily Dawes Photography Photography by Emily Dawes Photography

Q: What is your educational background?

A: I’m a sophomore [at] UND. My major is Music Education.

Q: What is your platform?

A: Arts Advocacy. I’ve been raised in a blessed musical environment. It start-

ed with my dad who was never given music lessons as a child; it wasn’t that

he was deprived of [music lessons], he just never pursued [playing] an instru-

ment. Later on in life, he learned how to play guitar and is a great musician.

He decided that as soon as he had kids, he would put them in piano lessons

and give them tons of music opportunities.

Q: What can you do to motivate a child to learn a musical instrument?

A: There is that phase [that speaks of how] kids aren’t as engaged [today],

especially at piano. You are at the period where you are trying to learn notes

and you can just sit down and sight-read a piece, and at that moment, I

think you just need the most positive reinforcement you can get. Just having

teachers say they are proud of your progress and your practice is paying off

[helps tremendously]. Those mini victories help.

Q: If you win the title of Miss North Dakota, how do you plan to implement

your platform on a state-wide level?

A: I’m really excited about my state-wide ideas because Grand Forks is very

specifically blessed with music opportunities; but a lot of small towns are cut-

ting budgets, and with that, the music budgets are getting cut. I think tal-

ented musicians can inspire young kids.

Q: What is your dream job?

A: My [first goal] is to become a music teacher, but I eventually want to be a

worship leader in a large church or recording artist.

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Drew Adelia Trahms

Q: You are from Janesville, Minnesota, what brought you to Grand Forks?

A: I’m a vista with AmeriCorps and I got placed here. It’s the domestic version of the Peace Corps, so you

get assigned a site and I work 40 hours a week for an organization that helps impoverished people. I hap-

pened to be placed with a non-profit here in North Dakota and I work with refugee integration at Global

Friends Coalition.

Q: What is your talent?

A: Singing, probably a music theatre production number.

Q: What is your platform?

A: It focuses on making our homeland a home for new American children. I have three siblings that were

adopted, so they were new Americans at one time.

Q: You are currently mentoring a woman from Nepal. What kinds of things do you do as her mentor?

A: She works full time, so I meet with her about four hours a week. Everyone needs a friend and everyone

can be a friend. If you know how to cook on an American stove, you already have skills they don’t have.

Q: How would you encourage others to become mentors?

A: I work for a non-profit that is really a facilitator of volunteers. We specialize in volunteer coordinating and

education, so I would love people to be involved in helping new Americans integrate into our society and

learn English.

Q: How are you preparing for the Miss Minnesota Scholarship Pageant?

A: Caroline is great, she is our director; she does a lot of interview prep with us. Thankfully, I’m a political sci-

ence geek and I love to read the papers.

Q: What are you looking forward to the most?

A: I love going to Gillette and working with the kids at the children’s hospital. That is my favorite part by far.

The kids are so excited for us to be there. We have cookies and games to play with the kids.

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My inner 7-year-old was cheering, “Go, go, GO! I was invited to a hula hoop party and had no intention of actually trying it, but after some prodding to give it a shot, I reluctantly picked up the large hoop. Fearing failure and embarrassment, I threw the hoop to the left and began to swing my hips. It was like riding a bike; it all came back to me even though I don’t remember hula hooping as a child—I must have. To my surprise, I looked up and exclaimed, “I can do it!”

Twisted Sunshine is a partnership between Kylie Driscoll and Katie Link who met through mutual friends in 2007. “For me, it was one summer after a festi-val,” said Katie, while remembering how she was first introduced to a weighted hula hoop. “A friend of mine bought one, and we were all around a bon-fire. I picked it up, and it took me 2 hours before I could even get it to stay up, and I just kept trying. I fell in love with it.” Soon after, Katie and Kylie began making their own hula hoops for personal use. Then, word-of-mouth spread. They made a few for friends as favors and then realized they had a business opportunity that they couldn’t pass up.

Hula hoops aren’t just for play anymore. Weighted hula hoops in a variety of sizes and levels of difficulty are being used in exer-

cise classes around the county—even right here in Grand Forks. “The ultimate goal is for

people to share the fun,” said Kylie. “That is why I got into it. It’s a new

and interesting way to tone up and tighten up your abs.”

Kylie’s mom picked up a hula hoop for the

first time eight months ago. “She does it ev-ery day now. She had a C-section and she has always had problems los-ing that [weight],” said Kylie. “She swears by it.”

Right now, Twisted Sunshine’s business

model is to host hula hoop parties for people

to try them out while having a fun time with friends, family,

or coworkers. “It’s kind of like a Tupperware party,” said Katie. “We

come to show off what we have and take orders.”

The women will also rent their inventory for special events. “People are constantly looking for fun and exciting things to do at their weddings or a little girl’s birthday,” said Kylie.

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Kylie and Katie get a kick out of how many men are willing to try it. In my personal experience, after returning home from the hula hoop party, I got a confused look from my husband when I showed him my new hoop. “What is that?” he asked.

After listening to me explain what I had just learned about the hula hoop, he quickly swiped it out of my hands to give it a try in the privacy of our living room. Dropping it many times and expressing a few frustrated grunts, he vowed to eventually “get it.” A few weeks have passed since his first try; now, he hula hoops every day for at least 20 minutes—while he watches a hockey game, of course.

Weighted hula hoops from Twisted Sunshine range in size from 27 inches to 51 inches and cost between $20 and $60. If you are inter-ested in purchasing a hula hoop from Twisted Sunshine, contact Kylie at 701-740-6585 or Katie at 701-739-2660. You can also “like” them on Facebook.

According to an article on www.health.com titled Hoop Yourself Slim, if you start with the basic moves until you feel comfortable, then step up to more advanced ones, mixing and matching for your own personal head-to-toe tone-up. Do any combination of moves for 30 minutes (you’ll burn 150 to 250 calories per workout) three times a week for four weeks and you’ll lose 3 to 6 inches all over your body.Disclaimer: Please consult your physician be-fore beginning a new exercise regime. [GCW]

Pictured: Kylie Driscoll and Katie Link, owners of Twisted Sunshine.

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While sitting at the dinner table one evening, my 5-year-old son surprised me by reciting the pledge of allegiance perfectly. While listening to him and watching his proud face as he spoke, I couldn’t help but take pride in knowing that he has learned such an important oath. He may not know exactly what all the words mean yet, but it’s a start. As he wrapped up with “…liberty and justice for all,” I was about to clap and congratulate him when he quickly shook his head in disapproval to let me know there was more. He continued on with, “Century El-ementary is a place where we come to learn about respect, citizenship, and skills for life in the world. Our motto is today’s learners, tomorrow’s leaders.” Now, I was even more impressed.

Our school system is full of talented and intelligent individuals upon whom we place a heavy responsibility. They must take our youth under their wing to not only educate, but to help impart respect for others and teach skills that they will use in everyday life. I had the honor to meet one of those educators on a couple of different occasions.

After joining Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Grand Forks and being assigned to table num-ber one amongst a group of lovely women, I met Judith Konerza. Her children are grown and have since moved out of the home, but she continues to volunteer her time to the group as the Mentor Mom Coordinator. She spoke to the large group of women about the year’s theme, “A Beautiful Mess.” She recalled how her life had evolved from picking up after her children to picking up after her grandchildren when they come to visit—which she wouldn’t trade for the world. She spoke with such kindness and wisdom that when the meeting was over, I had a sense of renewal and the overwhelming feeling that I, too, could get through my own beautiful mess.

Fast forward a few weeks, and I met Judith in a completely different capacity. My husband and I attended an event at our son’s school called “Kindergarten Connection,” an oppor-tunity for parents to come into the school and find out what their kids are learning and even participate in some center activities with them. Once again, I was not disappointed by Judith and her presentation to the group of parents.

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Research shows that when a parent knows what to do, they are more likely to work with

their children at home.“ ”

Judith is the Parent Information Center Coordinator for Grand Forks Public Schools. She went back to college at the age of 32 on a part-time basis to get her degree. “Part of the motivation was I wanted my kids to go to college,” she said. Judith re-ceived her bachelors in education from the University of North Dakota in December of 1998 and began her career in teaching at Century Elementary. One of her favorite things to do was bring parents in for family night to show them what their children were working on during the school day. “Multiplication is a third grade skill, so we practiced it with parents,” she smiled. “We would do it through song and through games. Then, we would send it home with the parents and we would say, ‘Now practice it with your kid.’ You reinforce it when you practice. You can hone and develop your skill. So as a teacher, I was doing lots of parent involvement.”

Judith always knew her true passion was in the relationship she could develop with the parents. “When parents know what their kids need to be learning, it helps them support the learning at home.” Judith continued on with her education while teaching and received a master’s from UND in the effects of parent involvement in children’s reading. She then moved on to North Da-kota State University to receive her doctorate. It was during this time that she came across a newly developed program called Gearing Up for Kindergarten, a parent and family education program that supports child development, school readiness, and healthy parenting. Gearing Up for Kindergarten combines preschool learning activities for children and educational oppor-tunities for parents. “My doctoral research became bringing Gearing Up to Grand Forks,” she said. “The whole program continues to evolve, but socially and emotionally it made a significant difference. As a classroom teacher, what I could tell you if I have a child that is socially and emotionally ready to learn, I can do anything academically. It is setting the table for that child to be able to attend, to feel safe, to know how to cooperate, and how to listen.”

After graduating with her doctorate, Judith became the state-wide coordinator for this program and now divides her time between her duties as the Parent Information Cen-ter coordinator and the state-wide coordinator for Gearing Up for Kin-dergarten that is now funded by the legisla-ture.

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Parents can attend Gearing Up for Kindergarten with their 4-year-old one year before they enter kindergarten. Parents can then choose between a ten or sixteen week program that meets once a week. When parents attend the class with their child, the first forty-five minutes are spent in the classroom at literacy, science, math, and sensory motor centers. “What we really want to do is co-create at a developmental level,” Judith said. The parents are encour-aged to explore and discover new things with their children and learn different ways to learn in happy and safe environments. Par-ents come to realize that learning doesn’t happen just at the table. You can take opportunities to learn while driving down the street by asking your child to find certain letters on billboards and street signs you pass. “There are so many ‘ah-ha’ moments,” said Judith. “My motto is learning is every day in every way.”

The Gearing Up for Kindergarten program began as a response from NDSU Extension because North Dakota is one of 10 states without pre-kindergarten funding from the state. Children, whose parents might not be able to afford to place their children in pre-school or Head Start, will be among a group of children that will en-ter school not ready to learn. “Research shows that when a parent knows what to do, they are more likely to work with their children at home.” If parents aren’t engaging their child at home, it isn’t because they are too busy or disinterested. “When I was doing my doctoral research, one of the key things that emerged is that par-ents want to help their kids, but they need to know what to do. We need to put those tools into parent’s hands.”

“We’ve created a ground swell and people want it,” she said. Some of the sites Judith has set up in North Dakota are in Grand Forks, Fargo, Minot, Bismarck, Williston, Langdon, and Fort Totten. There is a 10 percent participation rate state-wide among the students. “That is why I love this job. I get to empower people to succeed. I miss the classroom, but I feel like the place that I am now is going to have a greater influence.”

Times have changed; kindergarten was different 20 years ago. “Change has been exponential—look at our technology,” Judith said. “It takes society time to catch up. I know kids are capable, but without the proper journey, then it becomes a speed race and kids can’t speed race.” [GCW]

For more information about Gearing Up for Kindergarten or to register for the next session, call the Parent Information Center at 701-787-4216 or send an email to pic@gfschools.org.

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