Archive - Dec 4, 2012 - News Article
Special to the Times-Record
The drawing for the Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals was held Saturday evening at the Rosebud Visitor Center. Â
The results of the drawing:
Airplane Tour for 2 from Mike Lerud: Â Caren Berg, Valley City
Oral B Electric Toothbrush Set from Dr. Caren Berg: Â Julie Mikkelsen, Valley City
Lia Sophia Necklace/Earrings Set from Julie Keller:Â Tyler Keller, Valley City
Homemade Afghan from Connie Gullickson: Â Sue Carlsrud, Valley City
One-hour Setting and $50 Print Credit from Photography by Sarah:Â Nancy Oast, Valley City
The Christmas story, which is the story of the birth of Jesus Christ as told in the book of Matthew from the Bible, has been told in a variety of ways throughout many cultures and generations.
The Nazarene Church in Valley City is telling the story through the eighth annual âJourney Through Christmasâ Dec. 13 and 14 from 7-9 p.m.
The event depicts the Christmas story in six scenes with 30 costumed characters and live animals.
âIt is called âJourney Through Christmasâ because it is a drive-through experience,â the church said in an email.
A brand-new Soap Box Derby Association is off to a flying start with the help of matching donations from the Dakota Plains and Land Oâ Lakes Cooperatives.
Monday Rydell Becker, manager of the main Dakota Plains store in Valley City, presented Scott Crump, president of the new Sheyenne Valley Soap Box Derby Association and association Vice President Wes King with a $4,000 check.
On Friday, area residents will have the opportunity to do some Christmas shopping while helping women in East Africa. The Asante Network, a charitable group that markets the crafts of several groups of African women, will hold a Bazaar Friday in the gift shop at the Sheyenne Care Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The bazaar will feature; textiles, including batiks and embroidered pieces that range from wall hangings to clothing and bedding; carvings; vividly colored beaded items including jewelry and household items; and hand woven baskets and mats in an array of colors.
