Articles from the December 6, 2018 edition


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  • Tobacco-free education brings providers into B-B-E elementary classroom

    DuDonne Andrie|Dec 6, 2018

    The war is on. It's called Tar Wars. Ryan Mareck, DNP, Wendy Miller, CNP, and John Tronnes, MD, of CentraCare Health – Paynesville are piloting a tobacco-free education program to 5th and 6th grade students of Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa (B-B-E) elementary school. Tar Wars was developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians as an interactive way for students to learn about staying healthy and avoiding the addition of nicotine. Ryan and Wendy are Tobacco Treatment Specialists. Both have a...

  • 'Johnny Appleseed'

    Dec 6, 2018

    On Wednesday, November 21, members of the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa second grade performed a skit on the life of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of Pennsylvania, Ontario, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, as well as the northern counties of present-day West Virginia. (WIKIPEDIA) Their class is taught by Mrs. Sorenson. Photos from the skit can be found at the following link, and video is shown below:...

  • Santa Claus visits Elrosa

    Dec 6, 2018

    Around 60 children from the Elrosa area enjoyed time with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church's parish center community room. It was a marvelous time for kids to enjoy cookies and milk, Christmas-themed crafts and a chance to tell Santa Claus what they would like to get for Christmas. The event was sponsored by the Elrosa Commercial Club and the Elrosa Baseball Club. (Below, HD video from the tail end of the event.) Read more in the December 13...

  • Belgrade Santa Days is Saturday, Dec. 15

    Dec 6, 2018

    The annual Belgrade Santa Days is coming again on Saturday, December 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Belgrade Municipal Hall. The Belgrade Commercial Club is excited to announce that the B-B-E Just For Kix program will put on two performances at 9:30 a.m. at 10:30 a.m. at the municipal hall. Moms, dads, grandparents and others are asked to bring kids to see Santa and get some great photos with him. Each child will receive a gift from Santa plus a treat. Also, children are asked to register for door...

  • Hopeful Hills Ranch Open House is December 14 & 15

    Dec 6, 2018

    Hopeful Hills Ranch in rural Gilchrist is excited to announce the dates of their Christmas Sale and Open House: Friday, Dec. 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hopeful Hills owner Jane Fauskee invites everyone to come out and visit, "Take a drive with your family to Hopeful Hills to see our animals and all the new Alpaca Products!" Now is the time to find those last-minute gifts to keep your loved ones warm with unique alpaca products. We have scarves, gloves,...