Polar Plunge Supports Cancer Foundation
By: Alexus Arthur
February 26, 2018 05:35 PM CST
It may not have seemed like shorts and bathing suits weather today, but that's what we found near New Town.
And not just because it was a little warmer than usual.
"It's cold," said Georalynn Bily, Polar Plunge Participant.
Despite the cold people were lined up to dive, splash, or belly flop into the water.
Polar Plunge Participant) "It's awesome," said Anson Yessalt, Polar Plunge Participant.
All 48 jumpers went in for a reason. They are supporting the American Indian Cancer Foundation.
"Every penny will go towards making a difference and changing the cancer story," said Kris Rhodes, American Indian Cancer Foundation CEO.
For Marybeth Jarsai, this event is a bit more special.
"I did six rounds of chemotherapy," said Marybeth Jarsai, Cancer Survivor.
For 8 years, her mother had cancer and passed away in 2012. It was only a few months later that she received the news that she had been diagnosed with uterine cancer.
"It was pretty scary to see what my mom went through and knowing what I had to go through but I knew my mom could do it, I could do it," said Jarsai.
Having the support of her community made her journey easier.
"To see people do this it's like amazing," said Jarsai.
Marybeth is cancer free for 5 years as of March and while she celebrated life, lots of other say hitting the icy water makes them feel the same.
"You're alive now once you get in there," said Mark Fox, Tribal Chairman.
Having a nice warm blanket waiting after the plunge doesn't hurt either.
The Polar Plunge raised just under fifty-thousand dollars for the American Indian Cancer Foundation.
See story shared at MyNDNow.com here.
ND Public Health Association Outstanding Service Award
NEW TOWN, ND - Holly Mayer-Taft received a surprise award notification from the North Dakota Department of Health Association today. Holly was notified she is the recipient of the Outstanding Service Award, which honors an individual who has exhibited continued excellence in the field of public health within the state of North Dakota.
Holly was nominated for the award by fellow colleagues from across the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation.
Holly received her Bachelors in Nursing from the University of North Dakota and completed her Master’s in Science Nursing at Walden University.
“Holly is one of the few nurses we have at Elbowoods Memorial Health Clinic who has dedicated 29 years and 9 months to the people of the Three Affiliated Tribes,” said Councilwoman Monica Mayer, M.D. “We are eternally grateful for all her years of service.”
Holly will formally receive the award at the 2018 Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health Awards Banquet in early Summer 2018 at the Alerus Conference Center in Grand Forks, ND.
CONGRATULATIONS Holly Mayer-Taft!!!
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Bi-monthly "College Ready" Sessions
The Bismarck Satellite Office and the MHA Education Pipeline Program will be hosting bi-monthly "COLLEGE READY" sessions starting February 1, 2018 from 3:00-7:00 pm.
Students and potential students can come anytime during the hours listed to begin working on their FAFSA's and scholarships with the help of a mentor.
There will be snacks and door prizes.
Please see attached flyer for more detail.
Winter 2018 Hunter Safety Classes
The Three Affiliated Tribes Fish & Wildlife will be having Hunter Education courses on the following dates:
Segment
New Town/Four Bears
Parshall
Mandaree
White Shield
New Town/Four Bears
Twin Buttes
*Will be listed online as Halliday
Location
TAT Game & Fish Office
Parshall Red Hall – Elders Room
Elders Building
White Shield Complex
TAT Game & Fish Office
Twin Buttes Memorial Hall
Class Date
Friday, January 26, 2018
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Friday, February 2, 2018
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Sunday, February 4, 2018
Friday, February 9, 2018
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Friday, February 16, 2018
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Friday March 2, 2018
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Class Time
5:00PM to 9:00PM
9:00AM to 3:00PM
9:00AM to 3:00PM
5:00PM to 9:00PM
9:00AM to 3:00PM
9:00AM to 3:00PM
5:00PM to 9:00PM
9:00AM to 3:00PM
9:00AM to 3:00PM
5:00PM to 9:00PM
9:00AM to 3:00PM
9:00AM to 3:00PM
5:00PM to 9:00PM
5:00PM to 9:00PM
5:00PM to 9:00PM
5:00PM to 9:00PM
5:00PM to 9:00PM
9:00AM to 3:00PM
9:00AM to 3:00PM
*Enrollee must be 11 years old within the calendar year. A student enrolled in a Hunter Education class must attend all classes. Failure to attend classes without notifying the instructor will result in losing the opportunity to enroll in another class for one year. You may not enroll in more than one course at a time.
YOU MUST REGISTER for the class at: https://apps.nd.gov/gnf/onlineservices/lic/public/hunterEducation/hunterEdCoursesList.htm
If you have any questions please contact the Three Affiliated Tribes Fish & Wildlife at 701-627-4760.
