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Nearly 2,000 students were eligible to cross the stage during four commencement ceremonies at the University of North Dakota in May. UND President Mark Kennedy presided over his second Spring Commencement ceremonies and delivered a message to the students about staying true to UND’s motto, Lux et Lex, which translates to “light and law.” In closing his speech, President Kennedy summarized his message to the graduates: "UND class of 2018, keep your diploma in a highly visible position in your home. Every time you see Lux et Lex, remind yours...
Benjamin Makay of New Rockford, N.D., graduated from Bismarck State College with an associate degree in Applied Science in Process Plant Technology on May 11, 2018 at the Bismarck Event Center. Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities. For more information, visit bismarckstate.edu....
We know that people pray for all types of things and many times I wonder if God takes every request seriously or if he considers some of them unreasonable. For example, I’m sure that at sporting events both sides are praying for victory over the opposing team but I’ve always thought these types of prayers generally fall into the category of the non-spiritual variety. The Bible actually mentions unsuitable attitudes behind our prayers and uses the word, “amiss” which means, flawed, incorre...
A total of 25 children, ages 5 through 12, attended New Rockford's Evangelical Free Church Vacation Bible School June 18-22. This year's theme, "Camp Turned Around" was lead by volunteers from the church and the Child Evangelism Fellowship. The children enjoyed games, crafts and songs, and did daily lessons and bible verses. They also studied about missionaries serving abroad. On the evening of Friday, June 22, parents were invited to a s'mores night. Everyone had a great time making their own...
The yellow finches that have provided me with so much entertainment over the years are back at it again! Although they are noticeable in the garden, they most frequently catch my attention when I’m sitting in the TV room located on the southwest corner of the house. There, a corner window provides both a southern and western view, and the branches of three tall evergreens provide birdwatching entertainment for both me and my indoor cats. My recliner sits right in front of that corner window, a...
Last week two local organizations received generous donations from a party who wishes to remain anonymous. The New Rockford Park District received $2,000 to go towards the pool, and the Auxiliary Women’s Cemetery Association received $100. Pictured above are Kristi Swenson representing the park district and Patti Gehrtz with the cemetery association, who accepted the donations. They recognize and appreciate all donations!...
Located in the Turtle Mountain area, Lake Metisgoshe is a natural lake on the border of the United States and Canada and is home to the Club de Skinautique. Skinautique is a French word for "club of waterskiing and is pronounced "ski-noh-teek." The Club celebrated their 60th season last year. With a history going back to the late 1950's, the club's first performance occurred in 1958, when the Lake Metigoshe Improvement Association (LMIA) asked the club to perform as entertainment for their annua...
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