Fargo-Moorhead Pride Week
August 14-17, 2014
Fargo-Moorhead Pride is committed to building a healthy LGBTQA community celebration that promotes a positive image through visibility, education and involvement. Pride is 100% operated by a dedicated group of volunteers.
The FM Pride Committee expect to draw attendees from throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, and stretching into Canada, as they once again claim their spot as one of the Midwest’s largest rural celebrations. There are several events throughout the weekend.
Where: FM Pride is celebrating diversity with 11 events in 4 days at various locations. Saturday and Sunday hold our largest attended events like Pride in the Park, Block Party (21+ event) and the Pride Parade and Rally.
More information on all events can be found at www.fmpride.com or facebook.com/fmpride
Director of athletics search
committee names candidates
Fargo, N.D., Aug. 12 — The search committee for North Dakota State University’s director of athletics has selected seven candidates for consideration.
The committee expects to further narrow the pool before inviting candidates for on-site interviews.
The position remains open until filled. The committee will review additional applications as they arrive.
The seven in the pool at this time are:
David Crum, senior associate athletic director, Colorado State University
Troy Goergen, senior associate athletic director, NDSU
Rick Hartzell, former athletic director, University of Northern Iowa
Matthew Larsen, senior associate athletic director, Stony Brook University
Tim Mooney, associate athletic director, University of Idaho
Jeff Tingey, athletic director, Idaho State University
Stephen Watson, athletic director, St. Bonaventure University
Jane Schuh, associate professor of veterinary and microbiological sciences, is chair of the search committee.
Tobacco Compliance Check Results
FARGO, N.D.– On Thursday, August 7, the Cass County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from Fargo Cass Public Health, conducted tobacco compliance checks. In Cass County, fifteen businesses were checked and two failed.
Failed in Cass County:
Hunter Oil Company-Hunter
Kasowski & Gubrud Repair-Buffalo
A tobacco compliance failure in Cass County is considered an infraction and the penalty is imposed by the court.
Police Investigate Dog Bite Incident
FARGO, N.D.–On Monday, August 11 at approximately 5:00 pm, a male reported to police he was bit by a dog while riding his bike in the 1500 block of 25 Ave S. The dog was described as possibly being a Pit Bull or similar in appearance. The dog was brown and white wearing a red collar.
The dog involved in this incident needs to be located to check on the status of its vaccinations. If the dog is not located, the male will have to undergo a series of rabies shots.
If you have any information that would help us locate this dog, please contact the Fargo Police Department at 701-241-8284. If no one answers, please leave a message for one of our Community Service Officers and someone will call you back as soon as possible. You can also contact the Red River Valley Dispatch Center at 701-235-4493.
Free Informational Adoption Meeting in Fargo
Is Adoption Right for You?
The Adoption Option, a partnership between The Village Family Service Center and Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota is holding a FREE informational meeting about adoption, Thursday, September 4, 6:30 p.m., The Village Family Service Center, 1201 25th St. S., Fargo.
This meeting is open to North Dakotans who are considering adopting a child. Caring professionals with knowledge and experience in adoption issues will answer questions and provide education regarding the opportunities, strengths and risks of adoption.
Find out about all the adoption options including infant, identified, interstate, and relative adoption, plus a special focus on international adoption. Open adoption will be explained and the issues of cost and waiting periods will be addressed. For more information, call 1-800-627-8220.
Beach Day!
In Remembrance of Nathan Beach, Dilworth Pool Lifeguard
Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the Dilworth Pool from 4:00 pm – close. FREE Admittance, FREE Beach Balls (first 75 people).
FREE Subway Sandwiches, Chips and Pop (while supplies last) Music, contests and giveaways.
N.D. Master Gardener Course Starts Sept. 19
If you love gardening and sharing your knowledge with others, then consider becoming a North Dakota Master Gardener volunteer in collaboration with the North Dakota State University Extension Service.
Master Gardener training is convenient and flexible. The course will be offered online and in a traditional classroom setting.
“If weekday morning classes conflict with your schedule, watch online lectures in the comfort of your home on your own schedule,” says Esther McGinnis, North Dakota Master Gardener director. “For those who prefer traditional learning, classroom training will be conducted in Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Forman, Grand Forks, Minot, Napoleon, Rugby and Williston.”
Online and classroom sessions will run for 10 weeks beginning Sept. 19 and ending Nov. 21. Classroom training will be held every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during this time.
Course topics include annual and perennial flowers, tree selection and maintenance, soil health, composting, plant diseases and pests and vegetable and fruit production. Classes are taught by NDSU faculty and NDSU Extension personnel.
Once training is completed, interns will volunteer 48 hours of time during a two-year period on horticultural projects in their home counties. After that, they will earn a Master Gardener title.
Projects include answering questions at county fairs, organizing horticultural workshops, and managing school and community gardens.
Tuition for the 2014 class is $150 for those wishing to become a certified master gardener or $400 for those just interested in taking the class. Computer knowledge, Internet access and an email account are required.
Class size is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration deadline is Sept. 2. A registration form is available at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/mastergardener/. For more information, contact your local NDSU Extension Service office or McGinnis at (701) 231-7406.