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City Administrator – norcity@polarcomm.com If you have a question with your utility bill and wish to contact the City offices via email, please use the following: City Administrator – norcity@polarcomm.com Utility Clerk – norutility@polarcomm.com

Notice to Public In case of Public Works Emergency (Electric, Water, Sewer, Streets) call City Shop at 587-6291 x 13 After hours call Public Works at 701-331-9572

Public Meetings Northwood Park Board City Council Meeting at Northwood Business Center The first Thursday of the month at 12:00 pm For more info call Diane at 587-5921. Next meeting is Thursday, Oct. 3rd City Council Meeting at City Hall The first Monday of the month at 4:30 pm For more info call Jeremiah 587-5370, ext 11 Next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 9th

Northwood Public School 420 Trojan Rd, Northwood, ND R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Board Meetings are held in the Northwood School Conference Room on the Third Wednesday of each month unless noted and at 7:00 a.m. unless noted.

Northwood Public School Phone Numbers 587-5221 587-6146 587-6147 Principal, 587-6201 Thank you 

Hatton-Northwood Thunder are looking for Coaches for the 2013-2014 sports seasons. Openings for: Jr. High Volleyball Coach, Assistant High School Girls Basketball Coach, head Track & Field Coach. We are also in need of bus drivers for activities. If interested, please call Josh Nelson at 218-779-1361 or josh.nelson@northwoodk12.com

Do you need computer access? You can have daily or monthly access to internet, printing or that incoming fax you need. Available at the Northwood Business Center on Main St. $2 a day OR $15 per month See City Hall for more info.

Golf Lessons Northwood Golf Course For details, Call Pete Antonson after 5PM 218-230-8471

Recycling Drop site Is located by the City West shop The smaller containers are for cardboard Please break & fold boxes flat. Thank You for your cooperation!

Are for Plastic, Glass & Tin Recycling Containers Are for Plastic, Glass & Tin NO HOUSEHOLD WASTE is allowed!! If anyone sees the disposing of household trash, they are asked to report this immediately!

Notice: The CITY RECYCLING BINS Out at the City’s West Shop Are for recyclable materials ONLY! Anyone caught throwing household garbage into the bins is subject to penalties of up to $500 in fines and 30 days in Jail. This site is being monitored. Thank you.

Northwood Inert Landfill Summer Hours at the Landfill Open every Thursday 4PM to 7PM Weather Permitting Loads MUST be separated Rate: $15/yd3 Accounts can be set up for the property owner. Uncollected fees are a garbage utility expense and will be assessed to the taxes for the property.

Still trying to find a home for your old electronics? Best Buy® has an Electronic Recycling Program that accepts up to 3 items per household per day! This includes: Tube TV’s & monitors up to 32”, flat- panel TVs & monitors up to 60”, peripherals, DVD players, home & car audio, cell phones, MP3 players & cables . Desktop or Laptop Computers Small Electronics, fans & Vacuums

Northwood Food Pantry Hours & Dates 4:00pm – 5:30pm For Displaced & Food Pantry Clients Sept 6 & 20 October 4 & 18 November 1, 15 & 19 December 13 & 27

WIC Dates Northwood: 10:00 - 5:00pm Larimore: 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday, Oct 9th Larimore: 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday, Sept 6th Friday, Oct 4th Larimore appointments are at the new Valley Community Health Clinic; Northwood dates are at NDHC. If you have questions contact Betsy Thompson, Grand Forks at 775-3667

Want Some Support to Take Off Some Pounds? Join us at TOPS TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Mondays – Weigh in 9:30 to 10am Meeting 10:00 to 10:30am in the Swarstad Chapel Basement Dues $28.00 a year Rm-NDHC 2A, Lower Level For More Information about TOPS call 587-5736

Taste of Northwood Saturday, October 26th An exhibit of what Northwood has to offer. Looking for businesses from main street to home based, clubs, organizations, or local talents to display what they are about. Each table must be willing to provide a door prize. Call 587-6169 & ask for Jen for more info. Space is filling up fast!

of Alcoholics Anonymous will be held every Open Meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous will be held every Thursday evening from 7 to 8 pm at the “In-Service Conference Room” at Northwood Deaconess Health Center. All concerned are welcome.

SENIOR FOOT CLINIC FOR AGES 60 AND UP SIGN-UP AT THE NORTHWOOD SENIOR CENTER NEXT VISIT: Sept 18th STARTS AT 8am RUNS UNTIL DONE

Steele County & Grand Forks County Rural Transit Bus Schedule Call 1-800-845-1715 Between 10:00am – 3:00pm to schedule a ride - suggested donation - $6.00 Tues, Sept 10th – Fargo (call) 8:45am Wed, Sept 18th – Fargo (call) 8:45am Thurs, Sept 19th – Grand Forks (call) 9:30am Tues, Sept 24th – Fargo (call) 8:45am

Northwood Senior Citizens Center OPEN Tuesdays and Thursdays Meal is served at 12 Noon

Northwood Senior Citizens Center MENU: Tuesday, Sept 10th Meatballs, Potatoes & Gravy, Creamed Carrots & Pudding Thursday, Sept 12th Tator-Tot-Hotdish, Mixed Vegetables & Pineapple Upside-down Cake Come eat with us!! Menus are subject to change without notice

For More Information: Office of State Tax Commissioner Property Tax Division Cory Fong, Commissioner 877-328-7088 option 6 www.nd.gov/tax 701-328-3127

A national non-profit and equal opportunity service provider. SENIORS! 55 and Older – Experience Works offers skills training and job placement opportunities in your community Call Experience Works Today! Nancy Stordahl 795-3762 Fargo Office 701-232-2489 A national non-profit and equal opportunity service provider.

Apply in person @ 312 Doheny St S Are you tired of working nights & weekends? Does the thought of being stuck inside all day this spring & summer make you weary? Good news! Hanson’s Generations Daycare is now hiring! Must be patient, personable & reliable. No experience necessary. Some benefits available. Apply in person @ 312 Doheny St S

Full & Part-time positions available Call Mike at 218-779-2137

AGVISE Lab is now Accepting Applications Currently looking for seasonal help for jobs that include Soil Grinding, Sample Prep, Lab Technician & Data Entry Pickup applications at AGVISE 587-6010

Local Channel Advertising Ads are $5.00 per week (residential or commercial). Community announcements are free. (Birthdays, anniversaries, public events, & volunteer information.) Ads must be written out and paid for in advance. Drop at City Hall, fax to 587-5829 or email to norutility@polarcomm.com

Generations Learning Center Daycare Openings Limited spaces available. Call TODAY! Please call if you need childcare 312 Doheny St – Northwood 701-587-6287 Ask for Tanya First come, first serve basis.

“With one-on-one attention and online tools from Alerus Financial, we're able to budget for today and plan for the future of our family.” Take control of your finances for what matters most, visit alerusfinancial.com/help call 587.5101, or stop by our Northwood location.

“Whether buying or selling, call an agent you can trust.” Stephanie Ostlie 701-587-6264 218-779-1135

“Everyone enjoys a Clean Garage” Northwood’s Local Storage Northwood Store All “Everyone enjoys a Clean Garage” 701-587-6131 Sizes 5x10 10x20 10x30 Call for Details Northwood’s Local Storage

Is someone hurting you. Have you been sexually assaulted Is someone hurting you? Have you been sexually assaulted? CVIC ~ 211 S 4th St, Grand Forks We at the Community Violence Intervention Center are here to listen & provide options. All services are confidential. 24 – Hour Crisis Line Safe Shelter Assistance in applying for protection orders Counseling for adults & children Legal representation For Help or Info. Call 746-0405 In case of Emergency, call our Crisis Line at 746-8900 OR 866-746-8900

NDHC Worship Schedule Wednesdays – 10 am – Catholic Mass Sundays – 2:00 pm – Worship Service

Northwood-Washington Lutheran Parish Sundays Worship: 9 am at Washington Sunday School: 9:15AM at NELC (for all youth between ages 4 & high school) Worship: 10:30 am at NELC All are welcome! Come and join the Christian Experience!

Ebenezer Free Lutheran Church 220 Doheny St S No Sunday School during Summer Worship 9:30AM STAFFED NURSERY AVAILABLE DURING SUNDAY SCHOOL & WORSHIP

Corner of 4th and Main Streets Sunday 9:00am – Sunday School 10:00am – Coffee & Fellowship 10:30am – Worship Celebration

Holmes United Methodist A Country Church – A Family Fellowship Sundays: 9:45 AM – Sunday School 11:00 AM – Worship Staffed Nursery Available www.holmesumc.com

Watch Video Re-Plays of Local Church Services: Please watch for broadcast times. We hope to provide this service soon.

Blood Drive Monday, Sept 9th 12:30 – 6:30p.m. Northwood Community Center Call Myrna at 587-6179 To schedule an appointment Walk-ins are also welcome Sponsored by the Literary Club

Northwood Crochet Club Meeting the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at Northwood School 5:00-6:30PM Starting Sept 4th!! New Members Welcome! Call 587-5530 for more info.

Benefit for Diane Claveau Friday, Sept 6th 5 – 8 PM Serving out of the American Legion. BBQ Pork Loin, Beans, Rolls Come get a TO GO Box if you are in the fields, on the way home, or off to BINGO! ~Free Will Donation~ This will off set expenses and loss of work for Diane due to surgeries, testing & a broken foot. Come Eat & it all adds up to show her love. You can eat at the Legion too!!

Northwood Deaconess Health Center National Assisted Living Week September 8 – 13 “Homemade Happiness” NDHC is excited & proud to offer this level of care. Westview has six apartments that includes one bedroom, a roomy bathroom, living & dining area & lots of closet space. Westview has a community living room, sunporch, & dining/kitchen area available to entertain family, friends… or just relax! It is a perfect place for people who are independent or need light assistance in daily tasks.

Northwood Deaconess Health Center National Assisted Living Week September 8 – 13 “Homemade Happiness” Main staff hours are 6am – 2:30pm, and 4:30 until about 7pm. Maxine Enger is our main Westview staff person. There are alsays yummy aromas wafting from the kitchen! Other staff members are Deb Evenstad, Jenna Solheim, Jessica Steward, Karissa Jerome & Stephanie Venske. Feel free to stop in this week, or any time, have a cup of coffee & some goodies. Visitors are always welcome! For more information on Westview Living, please contact Carla Sletten RN, DON at 587-6487 carla.sletten@ndhc.net, or Jessica Gravdahl, Social Services at 587-6408 jessica.gravdahl@ndhc.net

Would the person who took the section of fence from the Northwood Landfill Please call or return to: Bonne Sampson 218-230-0181

To report a North Dakota smoking law complaint, please call the Grand Forks County Public Health Department at 701-787-8100

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