Public invited to attend Little Flower Christmas program

The Little Flower Catholic School children and staff invite everyone to attend their Christmas program on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Tilman Hovland Auditorium at Rugby High School.

A press release submitted by music teacher Glenda Mack said the preschool students will begin the program with a Christmas medley, followed by kindergarten students, assisted by their fifth grade buddies.

The students in grades 1-6 will then present “Miracle at Midnight.” Mack’s press release said, “This musical play takes us to Bethlehem as the mayor and her assistant are announcing the new census decreed by Caesar Augustus and the imposition of new taxes. The townspeople are ready for the influx of visitors who will be traveling to Bethlehem for the census, and they are joyfully surprised by the miracle of the Savior’s birth. The play will take us to the scene of the angels preparing for the proclamation of Jesus’ birth, to the shepherds in the field receiving the good news, and to the scene of the three kings preparing for their journey to find the newborn king.”

“Take a break this Sunday afternoon from the busy routines of preparation for the holiday season and reflect on the true reason for celebrating Christmas. It is the presence of Jesus in our hearts that makes it all special,” Mack wrote.

– Based on information from Little Flower School

School Board eyes expansion

The Rugby Public School Board met Tuesday morning to discuss negotiations pertaining to the district’s anticipated purchase of property directly to the west of Ely Elementary School.

The board held a closed executive session when they addressed negotiating strategy and instructions for purchase of Lots 4 and 5 on Block 4 of Comstock’s 1st Addition. The board’s agenda cited North Dakota Century Code 44-04-19-1(9) for the authority to hold the closed session.

The district purchased the parcel at an auction held that afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Pierce County Auditor Karin Fursather said the Rugby Public School District paid $11,516 for the property.

– Sue Sitter, Tribune Reporter

Cherney achieves membership in MDRT

Wayne Cherney, field agent with the Knights of Columbus Insurance, has achieved qualifying and life membership in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), the Premier Association of Financial Professionals. Wayne is a 23 year member of MDRT.

Attaining membership in MDRT is a distinguishing career milestone. It requires Cherney to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics, focus on providing top-notch client service and continue to grow professionally through involvement in at least one other industry association. MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services business.