Dec 29, 2008 - 04:05:20 CST
ADAMSHettinger - The Hettinger extension service will conduct its annual beef day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 5 at the extension facility outside Hettinger. Call the extension office for a schedule or more information.
- Adams County Record
BILLINGS
Medora - An informational meeting on carbon credits for eligible pasture, range and no-till land will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Medora Community Center. The meeting is hosted by Agragate Climate Credits Corporation and Progressive Agriculture.
- Billings County Pioneer
BOWMAN
Bowman - The Bowman County Relay for Life will hold a community kickoff event at 10 a.m. Jan. 17 at the Bowman City Hall. Sarah Olsen, a five-time cancer survivor, will be the guest speaker, and there will be food and prizes for participants. Call Connie Gaebe at 523-3410 for information. Also, the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Bowman County Courthouse Dakota Room to hear a conditional use application for a wind farm to be constructed near Rhame.
- Bowman County Pioneer
DUNN
Manning - The Dunn County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 2 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Dunn County Courthouse in Manning to hear a request by Jackie and Shane Olson of Killdeer for an industrial water well depot. The depots have been intended to service the oil industry.
- Dunn County Herald
EMMONS
Linton - Quarterly water bills are due, and Linton residents should read meters and make payment by Thursday. Anyone whose bill remains unpaid Jan. 18 will have their water disconnected. City employees will do random meter checks for accuracy.
- Emmons County Record
GOLDEN VALLEY
Rural Beach - An informational meeting on carbon credits for eligible pasture, range and no-till land will be held at 6 p.m. today at Vick's Club at the intersection of highways 85 and 50. The meeting is hosted by Agragate Climate Credits Corporation and Progressive Agriculture.
- Billing County Pioneer
GRANT
Carson - A defensive driving course for members of the Grant County Farm Bureau will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Roosevelt School in Carson. Cost is $15, and participants may qualify for an insurance discount.
- Eido Connect
HETTINGER
Regent - A New Year's Eve party for families will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the American Legion Hall in Regent. The night includes supper, bingo, children's movies, a raffle drawing and a dance. The event is sponsored by the Regent Development Corporation.
- Eido Connect
KIDDER
Steele - As part of "January is bluegrass weather in North Dakota" festivities, the band Special Consensus will perform in a free public concert at 10 a.m. Jan. 9 at the Steele-Dawson High School in Steele. The band will be part of bluegrass performance and workshop weekend Jan. 9-10 at Bismarck State College.
- Steele Ozone and Kidder County Press
LOGAN
Napoleon - Logan County Job Development Authority plans to hire a coordinator for development efforts countywide. Applications will be reviewed starting Jan. 15. Anyone interested can call 226-8321.
- Napoleon Homestead
MCINTOSH
Ashley - "Scrooge has Left the Building," a play by Pat Cook, will be performed in dinner theater format at 5 p.m. today at the Ashley American Legion Hall. The night will include a social hour, dinner, musical entertainment and the play.
- Ashley Tribune
McKENZIE
Watford City - The McKenzie County Archery Club is offering free shooting at 7 p.m. Jan. 7 and Jan. 8 at the Veterans Memorial Building in Watford City. League starts Jan. 14.
Arnegard - The third annual open house will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Old School Bed and Breakfast in Arnegard. The public is invited to see the building with all its Christmas decor.
- McKenzie County Farmer
McLEAN
Garrison - A blood drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Garrison City Auditorium. Anyone who wants an appointment can contact Elaine Fischer at 337-5725. Walk-ins are welcome.
- McLean County Independent
MERCER
Stanton - Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site near Stanton will host a winter adventure Feb. 21. The day begins at 11 a.m. and includes snowshoeing, presentations about early Plains Indian life and two meals. The adventure is recommended for persons age 12 and older and costs $60. Registration is limited to 21 people by Feb. 6. Call 328-2724 to register.
- Beulah Beacon
MOUNTRAIL
Mountrail County - Gently used hats, mittens and gloves are being collected through Friday for distribution at local schools. Anyone with items to donate can leave them at city offices in Garrison, Kenmare, Max, New Town and Watford City, and at the Reservation Telephone Cooperative office in Parshall.
- New Town News
OLIVER
Center - The Oliver County Commission will meet at 11 a.m. Jan. 8 at the Oliver County Courthouse in Center to finalize the new Oliver County Comprehensive Plan with the county planning and zoning commission, and to hold a public hearing on a request by William B. VanOosting to close three portions of section lines on his property.
- Center Republican
SIOUX
Fort Yates - The Standing Rock Game, Fish and Parks Department is offering a cash reward for information that leads to the conviction of whoever killed and beheaded a bull moose that was passing through the reservation near Porcupine in October. Anyone who has questions or information can call 843-7236.
- Teton Times
WELLS
Bowdon - A countywide assessment of people interested in joining a local foods effort for health or profit will be discussed at 6 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Bowdon Community Center. Anyone with an interest in the production of local foods is encouraged to also attend the Local Food Summit Jan. 13 at the Bismarck Civic Center in conjunction with the annual Marketplace for Entrepreneurs.
- The Herald-Press

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