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Saturday, July 2, 2005 lJi! WWW.BISMARCKTRIBUNE.COM Section Situation 4a real call to trust' kidney is failing because of what is called the BK polyomavirus. Sister Thomas has a condition called polycystic kidney disease. She said researchers now speculate that what has been viewed as kidney rejection in the past may have been this virus, which remains mostiy dormant in the general population, but can emerge in people with aggressive immune system suppression, which includes transplant recipients. Sister Thomas' medical team hopes to maintain her in reasonably good health without going on dialysis, she said, until such time as she may find another kidney donor. The first donated kidney was an incredible gift, she said, which gave her a new lease on life.

In fact, the donor told her that, By KAREN HERZOG Bismarck Tribune As Sister Thomas Welder weighs the situation she is in right now, what she sees most strongly is a moment that is a "perfect teacher." "It teaches me to be grateful," she said Friday from her office at the University of Mary in Bismarck. Her gratitude extends far and wide to the family friend, a 45-year-old woman, who donated a kidney to her in 2001, to the support of her community of Benedictine sisters, and to the "amazing goodness" of people who have already called Mayo Clinic in Rochester, asking to be tested to see if they may be a match for a second kidney donation. Sister Thomas, president of the University of Mary since 1978, learned recently that her donated "If I gave you one good day, it was worth it" The transplanted kidney is still serving her, she said; her medical team has lowered her anti-rejection regime to decrease the burden of the virus on the kidney. Sister Thomas said she continues to work full time, and is thankful for that "It's great to wake up in the morning and have something to do that is larger than oneself," she said. The goodness and generosity of people has been amazing and overwhelming through this, Sister Thomas said.

"It's very humbling. "It's a real call to trust in God's love above all else," she said. Mayo Clinic's process is confidential, she said, but her staff has inferred from what they've been told that quite a number of people have called and asked to be screened to see if they are a match MIKE McCLEARYTribune Sister Thomas Welder, president of the University of Mary, is in need of another kidney transplant. to donate to her and that screening, "It's overwhelming," she said, initially by blood type, will begin that people are so willing to give her soon. a part of themselves.

firoflUg VOCIDS (DDI ogres COM i. said he had noticed a minute substance on the dashboard that was suspected to be marijuana and some ashes. McMerty couldn't remember asking Mentz for hair samples or to be tested for alcohol, but did say it is a common question they ask people who they think are under the influence. The car did have a combination entry code, but Mentz said he couldn't remember the code. By KAYLA COGDILL Bismarck Tribune Some cultures think they are targeted by racial profiling, and their rights and property are at stake.

To be able to protect themselves, they have to be pro-active and educate themselves and their families, those attending a workshop were told Thursday. Almost 40 people gathered at the Skill Center Exhibit Hall at United Tribes Technical College for a civil' rights workshop sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union of the Dakotas. Topics covered were searches and seizures, racial profiling, rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and discrimina- tion in education, lending, housing and in places of business. "You have to know your rights to protect yourself. If you know what your rights are, the less likely they'll be violated," said Rain Archambeau Marshall, workshop speaker from ACLUofthe Dakotas.

The ACLU is hosting civil rights workshops all over North Dakota and South Dakota. The ACLU usually only handles one out of 500 cases submitted to them. That is why they want to give American Indians the information they need about what to do and where to go if their rights have been abused. As discussion began, many of the participants talked about personal experiences and feelings of law enforcement targeting American Indians. Kevin Mentz, a criminal justice student and president of the student council at UTTC, talked about a situation that happened to him in Bismarck last month.

After spending the night at a friend's house, Mentz lost the keys to his sister's car and was looking for them in the car at about 7:30 a.m. when two police officers pulled up. They were responding to a phone call about an aggravated man in a car parked on the wrong side of the road. When the police approached MIKE McCLEARYTribune On Thursday, Rain Archambeau Marshall, from the ACLU of the Dakotas, talks to a group of Native Americans gathered at United Tribes Technical College about their civil liberties guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Tree City to keep dancers By KATIE BROWN Bismarck Tribune The Tree City Bar of Mandan followed the Silver Dollar Bar's lead early Friday and got an injunction and restraining order against the city of Mandan. Tree City will continue providing adult entertainment at least until July 19, when representatives from the bar and Mandan will appear in district There court. Here, they will nothing we present can do but arguments to District let this nin Judge Don Jorgensen, ltS COUTSC who will rn i determine if There Snot the restrain- Kig ing order will contin- hullabaloo ue. Or Htt? anything." regards ordi- Jim Neubauer, SughgS, Mandan city which call administrator for a separation of alcohol sales and adult entertainment. The ordinances also ban adult entertainment from downtown areas.

All three adult businesses in Mandan are on Main Street. On Thursday, the Silver Dollar got a restraining order against the city. Mandan Police Department Chief Dennis Rohr said that right now the city can't enforce See Bar, Page 2B some time in Mandan and participating in Rodeo Days. Mandan News editor Sue Bartholomew promises it's a good time, as do Mayor Ken LaMont and commissioner Sandra Tibke. At this week's special Mandan City Commission meeting about liquor licenses, Tibke's eyes glazed over as she talked about chocolate-covered waffles on sticks available at the feeding extravaganza at the Bob Dykshoorn Park (formerly BN Park) today.

The rodeo looks to be a good one and the Rodeo Days committee has put a lot of work into making the three-day event one of the region's biggest and best. In my younger days, as a sports reporter for the Dickinson Press, I covered a lot of rodeos and developed a taste for watching guys and gals hanging on to a big animal for dear life it's entertainment (Reach reporter Gordon Weixel at 250-8255 or gordon. WORKSHOP DATES Other ACLU workshops will be held on the following dates and locations. 4 to 6 p.m. Sept.

8 in the Red River Room at the University of North Dakota. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9 at St.

Mark's Lutheran Church, 670 4th Ave. N. in Grand Forks. For more information, call Rain Archambeau Marshall at 605-487-6282 or dakaclurhcinet.net. Because the car belonged to Mentz's sister the police called her and told her they wanted to search the car for drugs.

She said no, and the police called for a drug dog to come and smell the car. It is a common practice for the police to have a drug dog search an area where there are drugs suspected. Over the course of two hours, the police weren't able to find any drugs, nor did the drug dog. Mentz did receive a ticket for parking in a no parking zone. Police said, Mentz was free to leave the entire time they were searching his sister's vehicle.

After the police left, Mentz walked home, had the car towed, and had to buy a new key and have it programmed for the car. He wrote the names of the three officers he dealt with that morning on his receipt for towing his car. "I just want to show them the receipt to say, 'hey, I wasn't lying about losing my keys and that I didn't have drugs and I don't use Mentz said. He didn't file a complaint with the police department, and the case is closed. While the workshop was being held at UTTC, the Bismarck Police Department was wrapping up two days of training on how to work with a diverse community.

Police Chief Deb Ness said, "We do not tolerate anybody discrimi- See Rights, Page 2B ports further residential development "I think if people come out here and drive around Lincoln, they'll find out it's a quiet and peaceful place," Christmann says. Time to celebrate Monday is Independence Day, meaning we've reached the peak of summer and it's all downhill from here. With all the gray skies and rain we've had this week, it's felt more like autumn than summer, though some hot and humid weather did precede all the precipitation. With 6 inches of wet stuff in June, it almost feels like I'm back in Devils Lake, though the mosquitoes are only half the size of the Lake Region's bloodsuckers and not nearly as organized it's not unusual to see a young child carried off by a pack of leather-clad, hopped-up mosquitoes during the twilight hours. I'm looking forward to spending Lincoln waiting on more petitions recalling council members the car, Mentz got out of the car and locked the doors.

He said the police officers were trying to get into the car and were threatening to break the window to search the vehicle. The police also claimed to have seen a marijuana-looking substance on the dash. They wanted Mentz to be tested for alcohol and to take hair samples to check for drug use, he said. In the report, Sgt Mike McMerty dents coming to the meetings didn't like how it was being pushed through the council," Christmann says. The Lincoln mayor said he was worried about whether the city could afford the new position and if it was even legal.

The council appointed a committee to look into the matter and a final report is expected soon. If the committee recommends Lincoln hire a city administrator, Christmann wants to see it taken to a vote of the residents. The recall is having an impact on the community, Christmann admits, and residents are uneasy about what's going on. If he's recalled, Christmann says he will indeed run for the position that he's held for just more than a year. He doesn't think the people threatening to recall him, Daly and Hoerner, are upset with their work on the council, and sees it more as retribution for the first set of As of Friday morning, the second set of petitions recalling council members Karen Daly, Pete Hoerner and Mayor Glenn Christmann hadn't been turned in.

Remember, there's a July 11 deadline, and auditor Kim Kramer is holding off verification of signatures on the petitions that have been turned in so she doesn't have to call for two separate elections. I had a chance to talk to Christmann and council members Helen Magilke and Kathy Schneibel last week. Hopefully I can talk to everyone on the council before too long and get their takes on the recall. Christmann says he's been get- ting a lot of phone calls about the recall petitions that have been turned in on Ricky Fischer, Mary Ann Filibeck, Magilke and Schneibel and asking him what's going on. "I tell them it's mainly due to the administrative job we've been discussing and how some resi GORDON WELXEL "Right now, we need to work together and keep a positive attitude.

We need to let bygones be bygones," Christmann says. "The council has done a lot of good things this past year we got Bismarck water, a new water tower, chip sealed the streets and added a new lagoon cell. We're going to remain the fastest growing city, especially with Wal-Mart and the Northern Plains Commerce Centre moving in close by." Sounding like he may be getting ready to campaign, Christmann adds he wants to see a school built in Lincoln and sup.