{"id":13612,"date":"2020-05-26T15:12:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T15:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/?p=13612"},"modified":"2022-11-08T23:53:48","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T23:53:48","slug":"2020-hometown-heroes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/2020-hometown-heroes\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Hometown Heroes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\">2020 Hidden Hometown Heroes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-10906 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/DeweyMarv-ASJS-11-1-250x375.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/DeweyMarv-ASJS-11-1-250x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27271%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20271%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27271%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/DeweyMarv-ASJS-11-1-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/DeweyMarv-ASJS-11-1-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/DeweyMarv-ASJS-11-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/DeweyMarv-ASJS-11-1-768x1152.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dewey Reinert: <\/strong>This Hidden Hometown Hero was nominated by three different people all expressing how exceptional Dewey Reinert is. A mailman for 25 years, Dewey has been walking his 13-mile Highland Acres route for 13 years. \u201cI love it because I get to be out and see people,\u201d Dewey said, \u201cand because I love exercising. For me it\u2019s the perfect job.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dewey is always thinking ahead about the needs of his customers: \u201cI always have stamps on hand, so people know they can buy from me. Or sometimes there are elderly people who forget to put a stamp on their envelope, so I\u2019ll just add one on there myself. It\u2019s just nice that I can make a little bit of a positive difference that way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To read more about Dewey <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-10909 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Carr-ASJS-12-250x375.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Carr-ASJS-12-250x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20270%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Carr-ASJS-12-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Carr-ASJS-12-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Carr-ASJS-12-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Carr-ASJS-12-768x1152.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Greg Ca<\/strong><strong>rr:\u00a0<\/strong>Crisis Care Chaplaincy is composed of thirteen volunteer chaplains and one head chaplain, Greg Carr. These chaplains have the remarkable job of helping care for the emotional and spiritual needs of Bismarck\/Mandan\u2019s first responders, law enforcement, fire fighters, EMS, correctional officers, and inmates.<\/p>\n<p>Greg, our Hidden Hero, trains the volunteer chaplains at Crisis Care Chaplaincy and coordinates between them and the departments they serve. He connects the chaplains to a department to serve and checks in with the many departments they help to see if the department\u2019s needs are being met.\u00a0Ever humble, Greg wanted it to be clear that all the credit should not go to him: \u201cI was nominated for this, but I am not the backbone of the chaplaincy. The backbone is our thirteen volunteers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To read more about Greg <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload  wp-image-10911 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Mittlestadt-ASJS-8-1-250x375.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Mittlestadt-ASJS-8-1-250x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20270%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Mittlestadt-ASJS-8-1-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Mittlestadt-ASJS-8-1-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Mittlestadt-ASJS-8-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Mittlestadt-ASJS-8-1-768x1152.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jason Mittlestadt:\u00a0<\/strong>Jason Mittlestadt is the Chairman of the Mandan Rodeo Committee that puts this patriotic event on every year. The 2020 rodeo will be Jason\u2019s final time as chairman, a position he has volunteered for the past three years. The role of chairman is a completely volunteer position that requires planning for the entire year leading up to the rodeo.<\/p>\n<p>Jason has faced many challenges while holding this position, but his unwavering dedication to the rodeo, exemplary attitude, and exceptional leadership qualities has made the Mandan Rodeo thrive, which in turn has provided a quality, family-friendly event for the community.<\/p>\n<p>To read more about Jason <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload  wp-image-10919 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Barnhardt-ASJS-1-250x375.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Barnhardt-ASJS-1-250x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20270%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Barnhardt-ASJS-1-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Barnhardt-ASJS-1-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Barnhardt-ASJS-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Barnhardt-ASJS-1-768x1152.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>Jim Barnhardt: <\/strong>Jim serves as the board chairman for The Banquet where meals are offered four times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Despite the coronavirus, The Banquet is continuing to serve meals; however, they have shifted over to serving to-go meals only. Jim has also been instrumental in starting a Dream Center in Bismarck. \u201cThe idea is to take those low-income people to a little bit better place in life,\u201d explained Jim.<\/p>\n<p>A Dream Center was approved for Bismarck in May 2019, and by the next month, the ball was rolling. The Adopt-A-Block Food Truck program was implemented, a crucial part of the Dream Center. Jim collects grocery donations from Cash Wise, Dan\u2019s, Natural Grocers, and Great Plains Food Bank, drives the truck to a designated area five days a week, and distributes the groceries along with a team of volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>To read more Jim <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload  wp-image-10922 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Howe-ASJS-8-250x375.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Howe-ASJS-8-250x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20270%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Howe-ASJS-8-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Howe-ASJS-8-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Howe-ASJS-8-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Howe-ASJS-8-768x1152.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kathy Howe:\u00a0<\/strong>Considering the Covid-19 pandemic, Kathy has found a way to support her community. Inspired by a fabric face mask sent to her by her sister, Kathy began making masks and donating them to people or organizations who had a pressing need for them. \u201cWhen I see something, I like to try it, and then it just blossoms from there,\u201d Kathy explains.<\/p>\n<p>Kathy has also begun baking homemade buns for her neighbors and having her grandchildren set them by their doors and then ding-dong ditch, brightening their neighbor\u2019s day during these times of social distancing. \u201cIt\u2019s just something I enjoy doing,\u201d Kathy explains. \u201cI love to bake, and my husband tells me not to bake so much, so I kind of just started giving it away and that\u2019s what I\u2019ve been doing for years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To read more about Kathy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload  wp-image-10929 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Bergrud-ASJS-15-1-250x321.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Bergrud-ASJS-15-1-250x321.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27231%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20231%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27231%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Bergrud-ASJS-15-1-120x154.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Bergrud-ASJS-15-1-250x321.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Bergrud-ASJS-15-1-700x898.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Bergrud-ASJS-15-1-768x985.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Bergrud-ASJS-15-1.jpg 1555w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kendall Bergrud: <\/strong>Teaching was something Kendall always knew he wanted to do. \u201cSince I was little, my dream was to be a teacher. I just wanted to make a difference in the lives of kids,\u201d Kendall explained.<\/p>\n<p>Now, in these chaotic times, he has become a shining example of how teachers are adapting to the challenges of distance learning. Kendall meets with his students every day on Zoom to go over their assignments, making sure each student gets a chance to speak. When the students picked up their Chromebooks from the school for online learning, each one of Kendall\u2019s 23 students found a personal note from him encouraging them. He has also made Facebook Live videos expressing how much he misses them and telling them to be kind.<\/p>\n<p>To read more about Kendall <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload  wp-image-10931 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Solberg-ASJS-19-250x375.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Solberg-ASJS-19-250x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20270%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Solberg-ASJS-19-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Solberg-ASJS-19-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Solberg-ASJS-19-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Solberg-ASJS-19-768x1152.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>Lindsey Solberg Herbel:\u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019ve watched any of Governor Doug Burgum\u2019s COVID-19 press conferences, you probably noticed Lindsey Solberg Herbel standing to the left of the governor, translating his words into sign language. Lindsey works for the Bismarck office for the North Dakota School for the Deaf, where she uses her talents to help many people. Her position in the spotlight has raised the level of awareness for the deaf community.<\/p>\n<p>When asked how she feels about being up there on stage next to Governor Burgum, interpreting for the deaf, Lindsey responded, \u201cI\u2019m glad I could be there and that interpreters could be included for the first time, and if anything comes of it, I hope people will start learning sign language because there are deaf members in our community, so let\u2019s promote inclusion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To read more about Lindsey <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload  wp-image-10934 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Bean-12-250x375.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Bean-12-250x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20270%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Bean-12-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Bean-12-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Bean-12-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Bean-12-768x1152.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>Lisa Bean:\u00a0<\/strong>Lisa Bean has been a paramedic for 24 years, an EMT for 29. To Lisa, saving lives is more than simply a job. \u201cI don\u2019t think of it really as a job. It\u2019s more of a passion, and I guess it\u2019s kind of what I was made to do,\u201d she said. \u201cI used to watch Rescue 911 back in the day, and I\u2019ll never forget it. I sat up on my couch one day, and I said I know what I want to do for the rest of my life, and I joined my volunteer rescue squad. That was \u201991.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Paramedics have the complicated job of working directly with those with symptoms of the virus, while simultaneously avoiding further transmission of the disease to themselves or others. Thankfully, Lisa and other paramedics are committed to their service and are willing to go above and beyond in their work in these hard times. Lisa says she doesn\u2019t need the thanks. To her, just being able to make a difference is enough. \u201cNot every day is good,\u201d she explained, \u201cbut it\u2019s so fulfilling knowing that you can help somebody on their worst days.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To read more about Lisa <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-10945 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Gill-ASJS-21-1-250x375.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Gill-ASJS-21-1-250x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20270%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Gill-ASJS-21-1-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Gill-ASJS-21-1-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Gill-ASJS-21-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Gill-ASJS-21-1-768x1152.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>Mandy Gill: <\/strong>Mandy Gill\u2019s way of sharing love amid the Covid-19 Pandemic and the unprecedented time of social distancing has taken the internet by storm. The social media movement #aworldofhearts was started by the Bismarck native.<\/p>\n<p>Mandy saw a post from someone in Canada on Facebook who was making and sharing hearts from her windows on the page Hearts of PG. Mandy created a Facebook page of her own and invited some friends and family to participate. At the time she went to bed, there were eight people in her group. When she got up the next morning, there were 1,300. At the time this article was written, Mandy\u2019s Facebook group had almost 500,000 members.<\/p>\n<p>To read more about Mindy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-10947 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/DeweyMarv-ASJS-21-250x335.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/DeweyMarv-ASJS-21-250x335.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27241%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20241%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27241%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/DeweyMarv-ASJS-21-120x161.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/DeweyMarv-ASJS-21-250x335.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/DeweyMarv-ASJS-21-700x939.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/DeweyMarv-ASJS-21-768x1030.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/DeweyMarv-ASJS-21.jpg 1490w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>Marvin Sadowsky:<\/strong> Marvin Sadowsky has been a mail carrier for 25 years and has handled city route six through downtown Bismarck for approximately seven years. Marvin\u2019s ever cheerful attitude and positivity make him a favorite among the people and businesses he serves.<\/p>\n<p>The relationships formed, and the services he can provide as a mail carrier are what is most important to Marvin. \u201cI\u2019ve raised my hand three times in my life and made an oath. First one was when I enlisted in the service. The second one was when I re-enlisted in the service, and the third one I joined the Post Office,\u201d said Marvin. \u201cThose oaths and little sayings mean something to us. Our department that we work in is customer service\/delivery. Well, we believe in the customer service part of it. Big time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To read more about Marvin <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload  wp-image-10949 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Maher-ASJS-3-1-250x364.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Maher-ASJS-3-1-250x364.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27262%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20262%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27262%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Maher-ASJS-3-1-54x78.jpg 54w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Maher-ASJS-3-1-120x175.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Maher-ASJS-3-1-250x364.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Maher-ASJS-3-1-700x1020.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Maher-ASJS-3-1-768x1119.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Maher-ASJS-3-1.jpg 1360w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>Jana Maher aka Miss Sparkles: <\/strong>Every weekday at 9:30 am, Jana Maher sits down in front of a camera to livestream her story time that would normally happen eight times a week at the Bismarck Public Library. These livestreams have received an amazing response, with her videos generating views from 500 to just under<br \/>\n1,000. \u201cIt\u2019s funny because I\u2019m not a tech person whatsoever,\u201d Jana admitted, laughing. \u201cI don\u2019t even have Wi-Fi in my house.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The passion Jana has for sharing stories and connecting with children through them draws crowds throughout the year. On average, 50-60 people are present for her regular story times. Sometimes, so many attend that they have to be turned away because only 100 people can fit inside the story room. \u201cI want to make story time a fun, comforting place that families can come to,\u201d Jana said, and she has done just that. Her kindness and charm have made the Bismarck community a more loving and joyful place.<\/p>\n<p>To read more about Miss Sparkles <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload  wp-image-10952 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Pat-ASJS-15-250x372.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Pat-ASJS-15-250x372.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27268%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20268%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27268%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Pat-ASJS-15-120x178.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Pat-ASJS-15-250x372.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Pat-ASJS-15-700x1041.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Pat-ASJS-15-768x1142.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Pat-ASJS-15.jpg 1335w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>Pat Brunelle:\u00a0<\/strong>Pat has worked as a pharmacist since 1992 and has worked hard over the years to provide customers with the best service possible. Now, in the midst of a global pandemic, Pat has more than risen to the occasion.<\/p>\n<p>Humbly, Pat explained how he is working to help others, \u201cI don\u2019t know that I go above and beyond more than any other pharmacist would, especially in this time. You are dealing with a lot of frustration on the customer\u2019s part. A lot of customers are scared. There\u2019s a lot unknown. So, you just maintain that relationship with the customer, and try to put them at ease. I feel pharmacists have enough knowledge to be able to reassure a patient that their medications are going to be available. We\u2019re going to work with insurances for you, especially in this time, when people want to get early re-fills, things like that. Going above and beyond basically just means we\u2019ll make that extra call to the insurance company, we\u2019ll make that extra call to the doctor, and just have that reassuring tone with them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To read more about Pat <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload  wp-image-10953 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Rhonda-AS-17-250x375.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Rhonda-AS-17-250x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20270%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Rhonda-AS-17-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Rhonda-AS-17-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Rhonda-AS-17-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Rhonda-AS-17-768x1152.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>Rhonda Styles-Rohde:\u00a0<\/strong>Rhonda Styles-Rohde is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Charles Hall Youth and Family Services, a residential foster care program for children ages 10-19.<\/p>\n<p>Rhonda is also the board director for Arts for All, a program that offers free classes in visual arts, music, dance, and writing for at risk children and adults. She also teaches some of the classes. Rhonda is a committee member for the Mercy Box, as well. This organization collects donations for a new non-profit each month.\u00a0Additionally, Rhonda is the treasurer and former president for Bis-Man Stilettos, a group of female business professionals who do service projects for other non-profits.<\/p>\n<p>A truly selfless person, Rhonda has poured time and effort into a variety of charitable causes in our community. To quote the person who nominated her, \u201cTo say Rhonda has made an impact is an understatement. She is a giving person who makes a difference in countless people\u2019s lives on a daily basis.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To read more about Rhonda <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload  wp-image-10955 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Sargent-6-250x375.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Sargent-6-250x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20270%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Sargent-6-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Sargent-6-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Sargent-6-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Sargent-6-768x1152.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>Savannah Sargent:\u00a0<\/strong>Times of hardship bring into focus the best of our community. Savannah Sargent is one of the many selfless healthcare workers who are directly combating the current coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Savannah has been a nurse since 2009 and has worked in the ICU for two years. Now, she is using her talents to serve the sick in the coronavirus intensive care unit. Savannah has been brave in the face of uncertainty, and her unselfishness is inspiring. A wife and mother of four young children, she deals with the risk of exposing her loved ones to the<br \/>\ncoronavirus every day.<\/p>\n<p>Even before the coronavirus, Savannah put others before herself. Her passion for the people she serves is unwavering and a testament to her strength. Working in the ICU has its ups and its downs, but for Savannah, it\u2019s the victories that keep her going, \u201cIn the ICU we don\u2019t get to see a lot of the outcomes necessarily, the positive ones\u2026 so it\u2019s nice when you get to see some of the success stories come back.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To read more about Savannah <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload  wp-image-10958 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Mitchell-ASJS-13-250x375.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Mitchell-ASJS-13-250x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20270%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Mitchell-ASJS-13-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Mitchell-ASJS-13-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Mitchell-ASJS-13-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/Mitchell-ASJS-13-768x1152.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>Todd Mitchell:\u00a0<\/strong>Many people in our community are striving to do good, probably many more than we realize. Among them is Todd Mitchell who is using his platform of iHeartMedia- KFYR 550 to help get the word out about non-profits and organizations in need who would otherwise not have a platform to speak.<\/p>\n<p>Todd has been working in radio for 48 years now. \u201cI started when I was a little embryo, I wasn\u2019t born yet. Mom swallowed a microphone,\u201d Todd jokes. Todd started at KFYR 550 in 1997 and is now the Senior VP of Programming for iHeartMedia in Bismarck-Mandan. Radio is a great way to spread awareness and Todd uses this opportunity to make the world a better place. \u201cI\u2019m just trying to help people,\u201d Todd explains. \u201cI think we\u2019re all put on earth to help somehow. Some of us know how in the world we\u2019re supposed to do that, and some don\u2019t. I\u2019m one of the fortunate ones that has an idea of what maybe I can do to help.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To read more about Todd <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bismarck-magazine.com\/subscribe\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-10984 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/unnamed-1-250x375.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/unnamed-1-250x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20180%20270%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27180%27%20height%3D%27270%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/unnamed-1-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/unnamed-1-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/unnamed-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/04\/unnamed-1-768x1152.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>Alison Smith: <\/strong>With incredible love and wisdom, Alison has created a sanctuary called Kitty City for the cats in her care. During the summer, the cats can roam free in an enclosed area outside where they can bask in the sun and enjoy the openness of the prairie. In cold months, the cats stay in a converted mobile home where they are separated into groups who are friendly with each other, such as blind cats with other blind cats.<\/p>\n<p>Alison saw a need for a place like Kitty City. \u201cIt\u2019s like a calling for me,\u201d Alison said. \u201cI feel very honored and privileged that I would be at a point in my life where I can actually answer that calling.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alison has a love for animals that comes across in the cats she cares for; even the most feral cats will usually respond to her soothing voice and touch. 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