These Are Your Neighbors

Episode 15 of "These Are Your Neighbors" featuring Sashay Schettler will be playing this week. Sashay Schettler is a citizen of the MHA Nation, her Hidatsa name is Owl Women. Her parents are Dave and Rhonda Schettler, formerly of Halliday and Twin Buttes but have been residents of Bismarck for over 40 years. Ms. Schettler is the first full time Director of Indigenous Education for Bismarck Public...

Episode 14 of “These Are Your Neighbors” features Dr. Jason Thoms. Jason was invited to be a guest because of his work in the field of music. Jason is a professional musician and has been nominated for two Grammys. Jason is the Director of Choral Activities at Bismarck State College as well as the Executive Director of Dakota Pro Musica. Jason is a change-maker in our community because he advocate...

Episode 13 of “These Are Your Neighbors” features Senator Sean Cleary . Senator Cleary was invited to be a guest on the program because of his work in public service. This work includes being the youngest senator in this legislative session as well as previously working for Senator Hoeven and Governor Burgum. In his first year in the legislature, Senator Cleary became known as a change-maker becau...

Episode 12 of “These Are Your Neighbors” features Michelle Erickson. Michelle was invited to be a guest on the program because of her work helping survivors of domestic assault, human trafficking, dating violence and stalking. Michele is the Executive Director of the Abused Adult Resource Center . The goal of the Abused Adult Resource Center is to help its clients find hope through a life free fro...

Episode 11 of “These Are Your Neighbors” features Major Aaron Hummel. Aaron was invited to be a guest on the program because of his efforts with the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Aaron has advocated for change by focusing his efforts to address and reduce the shame and stigma associated with behavioral challenges among the law enforcement community. Major Aaron Hummel has been with the North Dakota...

Episode 10 of “These Are Your Neighbors” features Anne Cleary. Anne was invited to be a guest on the program because of her work as a multi-business owner in Bismarck as well as in public service. Anne is extremely passionate about her hometown and has been a changemaker in our community by advocating for small businesses and by making a difference in public service as a City Commissioner. Anne Cl...

Episode 9 of “These Are Your Neighbors” features Nancy Guy. Nancy was invited to be a guest because of her work in public service including being Bismarck City Commissioner for two terms. Nancy has advocated for changes in various levels of local and state government. Nancy has been a changemaker in our community by advocating for Bismarck to go forward with changes to ensure we are a welcoming co...

Episode 8 of “These Are Your Neighbors” features Dr. Karen Hooge Michalka. Dr. Michalka was invited because her studies and teachings focus on the sociology of culture, family, religion, Latino and Latin American studies, immigration, conformity, and deviance. Dr. Michalka is Assistant Professor of Sociology and Program Chair for Social Studies Education at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND....

Episode 7 of “These Are Your Neighbors” features Stacy Shaffer. Stacy was invited to be a guest because of her work to combat human trafficking. Stacy is the founder and Executive Director of 31:8 project. Their mission is to equip and challenge society to proactively address issues regarding human trafficking through education, survivor mentorship, and bravery backpacks. 31:8 Project educates, ad...

Episode 6 of “These Are Your Neighbors” features Roxane Romanick. Roxane was invited to be a guest because of her work in disability advocacy and early intervention services. Roxane has advocated for policy changes at the local, state, and federal level. Roxane is the Executive Director of Designer Genes, which is a non-profit that supports individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and profe...

Episode 5 of “These Are Your Neighbors” features Sister Kathleen Atkinson. Sister Kathleen was invited to be a guest because of her critical work in the community through Ministry on the Margins. She is known in the community for her compassion and empathy and spent time on TAYN reminding us that we must never get into the mindset of considering people “others”. She talks about the misconceptions...

Episode 4 of “These Are Your Neighbors” features Jason Grueneich. Jason is a prime example of someone who not only believes he can change the world, but is out there actually doing it. In the episode, he talks about his faith, his work within the HIV community, the LGTBQ community and how he is serving as Chair of the City of Bismarck’s Human Relations Committee. Jason was born in Bismarck ND and...

Episode 3 of “These Are Your Neighbors” features Megan Mann. Megan struggled with substance use from the time she was 14 until the age of 31, when she entered Hope Manor, a sober living home. At Hope Manor, she attained the structure, stability and support she needed to fight to save her life. Since then, Megan has been in the front row seat to many miracles and tragedies because of addiction. Meg...

Jasmine Tosseth-Smith is featured in Episode 2 of “These Are Your Neighbors”, appearing on 102.5 FM Radio Access at 7 AM on Tuesdays and 10 AM on Saturdays. Jasmine was born and raised in Zimbabwe but has called North Dakota home since April of 2006. Jasmine is passionate about food, community and empowerment. As a resident of North Dakota for over 15 years, Jasmine is wholeheartedly committed to...

The first-ever episode of "These Are Your Neighbors" on Radio Access (102.5 FM). This podcast, hosted by Thea Jorgensen and Sargianna Wutzke, features Bill Patrie in its pilot episode. Bill is a retired economic and cooperative developer holding various positions . He holds a Master's in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s in Political Science with a minor in religion. Bill is the author of Cre...