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State over the years.
The first project the alumni group established was
funding a scholarship for Pembina County/Hoople
high school graduates who attend Mayville State Uni-
versity. The alumni group's annual April calendar
drawing fundraiser not only raises the money used to
fund the scholarships, but gives ticket purchasers a
chance to win $50 to $300 every day during the month
of April, except Sundays. To date, The Pembina
County/Hoople alumni have raised $63,000 and
awarded 192 scholarships through their annual calen-
dar drawing.
When the Mayville State Farmers Bowl auction
was initiated in 1997, the Pembina County/Hoople
alumni group got on board. They have participated
every year. Donations collected in the Pembina
County/Hoople area are used to purchase auction
items that support their own Main Street businesses.
When these items are sold at the auction, Mayville
State benefits, resulting in a win/win for both the Pem-
bina County area and MSU.
When the project to rehabilitate Mayville State's
Northwest Hall for use as Mayville State's first-ever
alumni center came about, the MSU alumni of Pem-
bina County/Hoople joined the ranks of leaders and
supporters once again. Individuals within the group
banded together to raise $13,500 that will help with the
cost of rehabilitation and result in the naming of the
Pembina County/Hoople Room. The room will be lo-
cated in the lower level of Northwest Hall, between the
Thomas and Bemell Bachmeier Room and the George
Dammen Gallery and Activity Room.
In addition to being heavy hitters in these areas of
monetary support for Mayville State, Pembina
County/Hoople alumni participate in MSU events,
serve as members and officers of Mayville State
boards, support music and the Northern Lights Art
Gallery, j din the Comet Athletic Club, and support the
annual fund drive. Pembina County/Hoople women
have hosted luncheons for Mayville State women at
Melstad Place, near Mountain, ND; the Garnett House
in St. Thomas; and La Tea Da in Cavalier.
In the last 20 years, the Mayville State alunmi of
Pembina County/Hoople have accomplished much.
The group doesn't have organized meetings, nor are
there offices to hold. Their extraordinary work is ac-
complished through mailings, e-mails, phone calls, and
person-to-person contact in the communities involved.
Each community has representatives who are con-
tacted when an initiative is begun. They, in tum, work
with alumni in and around their communities. The net-
working that goes on gives a number of people from
a larger area the opportunity to unite as one group in
support of Mayville State University. Interestingly,
the enthusiasm and good work of the group is infec-
tious, as there are a number of people who get involved
and support the group's efforts even though they are
not Mayville State alumni.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the good work
of the MSU alumni of Pembina County/Hoople, the
group has decided to something special and out of the
ordinary this summer. They are supplying the funding
to support the open house reception to honor Mayville
State's 2012 faculty retirees that will be held during the
MSU Alumni Day activities Friday, June 22. The
group is sponsoring this event together with Polar
Communications, a company based in Park River,
N.D. that began working in the Mayville-Portland
community 10 years ago.
The work of the Pembina County/Hoople alumni
group is a great example of how the personal service
experienced by students while studying at Mayville
State University is passed on to them as a way of life.
As graduates of"The School of Personal Service" go
out into the world to work in their careers and get in-
volved in their communities, they share what they
have come to know. Through, their efforts in assisting
Mayville State and its students, the Pembina
County/Hoople alumilF are hellSIng to assure that
Mayville State s tradition of personal service will live
on.
GRAFTON, N.D. -- One out in North Dakota would prevent Tobacco Prevention Coordinator
of every five deaths in North 500 youth from becoming Sharon Laxdal said that North i
Dakota is caused by cigarette smokers, and within five years, Dakotans pay an extra $247
smoke and smoking and many of save an estimated $1.7 million in million in increased healthcare
these deaths could be prevented lung cancer, heart attack and stroke costs because of tobacco use and
with one law. The Centers for costs. Medicaid alone costs $47 million
Disease Control and Prevention Cigarettes contain over 7000 more.
(CDC) reports that tobacco use is chemicals. Formaldehyde, "Apack of cigarettes is less than i
the leading cause of preventable cadmium, and hydrogen cyanide $5 a pack, but tobacco-related
deaths in both the United States are just three examples of the healthcare expenses factor a true
and in North Dakota and accounts cancer causing poisons in cost to North Dakotans of $10.47
for 800 deaths each year in North cigarettes. These harmful per pack," said Laxdal.
Dakota alone. A comprehensive chemicals cause nine out of 10 Laxdal commented that North
smoke free law could save lives, ao,~mo fi-om lung dancer, three out D,d,o~,~ currently has
eliminate the harms caused by of 10 deaths from all cancers, and comprehensive smoke free local
second hand smoke and save the nine out of 10 deaths from chronic policies that protect 37 percent of :
state millions of dollars in health obstructive pulmonary diseases, North Dakota's population from
care costs, such as emphysema. The average secondhand smoke exposure and
According to a report published smoker dies 13-14 years sooner by implementing a state-wide law,
by the American Cancer Society than a non-smoker. 100 percent of North Dakotans
Action Network, a smoke-free law Walsh County Health District would be covered.
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community together and the market became not only
a place to shop, but also a social event.
"People were happy to stand around and visit," Ja-
cobson said adding that the market organizers were
looking to bolster that sense of community this year.
Though they incorporated some theme nights and
community meals into last year's markets, this year,
the organizers are attempting kick it up a notch this
year.
They plan to make the 6:30 evening entertainment
a regular event with various acts and meals sponsored
by area businesses.
"We're hoping to have a number of concerts in the
park bring your own lawn chair," Jacobson said
adding that some of the details still are being worked
out but they will be getting the word out on upcoming
events.
The market begins July 5 and runs through Aug. 30.
One Fall Festival is planned in September to show-
case squash, pumpkins, and other autumn items.
For any more information about the market and
how to become involved, contact Karl Helgoe at
Walsh County Extension 284-6624.
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said that people could purchase
bricks to help raise money for play-
ground equipment. As a place
where her kids go to play, she
wanted to be able to help. She said
that the funds from future 5Ks
could potentially go toward the
pool or other causes for the kids.
This year, the run is being spon-
sored by Grafton Drug, Park River
Dental, Swartz Plumbing Heating
& Cooling and Valley Sprayers.
To sign up for the 5K go to the
Park River city website. Registra-
tion forms are available on the cal-
endar of events.
The run/walk will take place on
the bike path on the west side of
town on the north path.
Adult participants will receive a
souvenir T-shirt. Kids 12 and under
will get a finisher medal.
Pre-Registration ended on June
25, but racers still can get signed
up. Fee for adults is $20 and for
kids 12 and under, $12.
For questions or to register con-
tact Jennie Swartz at 701-284-
6644.
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