Jefferson Bus Lines Relocates Fargo Terminal
FARGO, ND – Jefferson Bus Lines announced that its Fargo bus depot will relocate to the Stamart at 3500 12th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102 as of December 3, 2014. “We made the decision to relocate after a comprehensive evaluation of customer and internal company needs for a depot in Fargo,” said Bob Musil, Business Development Manager for Jefferson Lines. In searching for a new location, Jefferson Lines formed a partnership with Stamart, a full service travel plaza ideally located off Interstate 29 and just a short distance from the current depot.
The new location will continue to provide the same services currently offered, which include ticketing, bus drop off and pick up, and package express. However, it will also offer new customer conveniences such as an on-site restaurant, convenience store, fuel, attached hotel, and a dedicated customer waiting area. “Jefferson Lines is excited for the move as the new space is ideally matched for our business and promises to offer exceptional customer care,” said Kevin Pursey, Director of Marketing for Jefferson Lines. Pursey went on to say that while the physical location of the Fargo depot is changing, all route schedules and contact information will remain the same. To contact the Fargo station directly, please call 701-293-1222.
MSSA Northwest District Conference
Greg Randgaard, Disability Representative with Quality Disability Services[QDS], attended the MSSA (Minnesota Social Service Association) NW District Conference held at the Moorhead Mariott on September 24 and 25th. QDS was an exhibitor at the conference which provided Greg with the opportunity to meet with conference attendees. Greg was able to exchange information with many busy professionals and answer their questions regarding the services QDS provides to individuals in the Social Security disability claim process. Contact Greg with any questions at 855-724-1146.
North Dakota Scores a “B” on
March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card
BISMARCK, N.D. –In the annual March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card released last week, North Dakota scored a “B” with a 9.9 percent premature birth rate, according to the March of Dimes North Dakota Chapter and the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH).
“Since 2006, North Dakota’s preterm birth rate has decreased from 12.1 to 9.9 percent. This success is a testament to the hard work of North Dakota’s state and local health departments, our hospital partners, and health care providers. When a health problem as complex as preterm birth is challenged with strong policies and bold leadership, babies benefit,” said Maureen Splettstaszer, Board Member of the March of Dimes North Dakota Chapter.
“The rate of preterm birth has plateaued the past three years; this indicates more efforts need to be made to ensure a healthy birth for the babies of North Dakota, with particular attention to American Indian women. American Indian infants are 8.3 times more likely to be born to a mother who had inadequate prenatal care than infants born to white mothers,” said Joyal Meyer, Director of the Optimal Pregnancy Outcome Program, North Dakota Department of Health.
November is also World Prematurity Awareness Month with World Prematurity Day observed November 17.
For more information about premature births or to join in giving all babies a strong start, contact the March of Dimes North Dakota Chapter by calling 701.235.5530 or e-mailing RMathern-Jacobson@marchofdimes.org.
Sidewalk and Approach
Construction Inspection Shutdown
FARGO, N.D. Due to future weather predictions, the City of Fargo will end inspections for all sidewalks and approaches, not associated with a City of Fargo project and installed within the City of Fargo right-of-way, on Thursday, Nov. 13, for the 2014 construction season.
All of the construction requirements for sidewalks and approaches can be found on the City of Fargo website at cityoffargo.com.
If you should have any additional questions or concerns, please contact the Dennis Ouderkirk, City of Fargo Engineering Department at (701) 241-1545. Thank you for your cooperation.
Holiday Shopping is Fun Again!
Continues to combine old memories
with new traditions in Downtown Fargo.
Bringing back the nostalgic memories of shopping store to store is happening in Downtown Fargo this holiday season. The holiday image of “Holiday Shopping is Fun Again!” kicks off a series of events with the Shine Into The Holidays onThursday, November 13. This evening is the Official Lighting of the Trees at 7:00 p.m., and the Downtown Holiday Open House in which businesses are open late to showcase their holiday decor and debut their seasonal offerings.
With all the growth and revitalization Downtown continues to exhibit the essential core of our city just continues to get better and more vibrant. We are really excited about the holiday season this year in Downtown Fargo,” explained Josie Danz, manager of Zandbroz Variety. “We are bringing back the nostalgic feel of walking along the downtown sidewalks with a cup of hot chocolate, taking in the beautifully decorated windows and shopping locally in the cultural core of our region – really, there’s no reason to go anywhere else for your Holiday shopping needs; downtown has it all”
The Official Lighting of the Trees will be a progressive lighting event beginning at the intersection of Main Ave and Broadway progressing north, and it will be led by EVAC volunteers. For more information on this event, the Holiday Open House and other event details, please visit http://www.downtownfargo.com/ or your favorite locally owned Downtown Fargo business.
HBA presents Kochmann
Brothers Homes with ‘BEAM’ Award
Fargo, N.D. – The Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead presented its BEAM award to Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc., at the Association’s October Awards Gala & Annual Meeting. This is the second year in a row that Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc., has received this honor.
BEAM stands for Builders Engaging Associate Members. It was created in 2011 by the National Association of Home Builders to recognize Builder members who exemplify the motto “it’s good business to do business with a member.” It is designed to encourage Builder members to use the goods and services offered by other member companies and to recognize the one Builder who exemplifies this vitally important teamwork.
For the local award, HBA Builder members were nominated and judged by Associate members considering the following criteria: loyalty, ethics, trust, consideration and communication when dealing with trade partners.
Brothers Bob and Paul Kochmann have been members of the HBA of F-M for over 30 years. Darrick Guthmiller became involved with the company in 1999 and is now part owner. The company is a custom home building and remodeling company serving the F-M area and lakes country.
“My brother and I saw the value of having a network of building industry partners, and because the Association offers many pertinent education classes to keep us at the forefront in regulatory issues, code and general building practice changes,” Bob says. “Personally, I never completed a formal education, so that benefit was incredibly valuable.”
Kochmann Brothers Homes will also be considered for the North Dakota Association of Builders’ BEAM award to be presented at its annual meeting in November in Grand Forks.