On November 12, 2010, Ashley McMillan of WDAZ TV, Devils Lake, ND, visited Cando to interview a number of Impact-Cando Connection Fund grant recipients. The news story ran on WDAZ TV at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. You are able to view the video and more complete information on all grants awarded to date below to learn about the impact these grants are having on the City of Cando and the surrounding area.
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Impact-Cando Connection Fund Grant Awards
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"When somebody shares, everybody wins."
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This page will be updated on a regular basis with grants awarded through the Impact-Cando Connection Fund.
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Cando Area Food Pantry
Winter Months Matching Contributions Campaign - 2011
$1,000.00
This matching grant will encourage community support of the Cando Area Food Pantry during the winter months, when the population they serve increases, so that adequate food resources will be available when assistance in requested.
Completion of Freezer Purchase, Signage, and Food Resources - 2010
$500.00
($250.00 designated by the First Place Gross Team of Kip Haugen, Tanner Jones, Rusty Papachek, and Bobby Reuter, and $250.00 designated by the winners of an additional drawing for a non-placing golf team of Charles Busche, Max Erdle, Pat Gores, Jerry Gores, and Max Piepkorn during the June 12, 2010 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)
This grant provided funding for the completion of the purchase of a freezer for the Cando Area Food Pantry, which is a necessary piece of equipment for operation of the organization; signage which will direct potential families to the food pantry location; and food resources to provide balanced, healthy food stock for the food pantry.
Partial Purchase of Freezer - 2009
$200.00
($200.00 designated by Tarra Miller, the Golfer Traveling the Farthest for the July 4, 2009 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)
This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of a freezer for the Cando Area Food Pantry, which is a necessary piece of equipment for operation of the organization.
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Cando Arts Council
Cando Arts Council’s Children's Musical Grant - 2011
$1,500.00
This grant provides partial funding for the annual children's musical presented at the Audi Building in Cando.
Assistance with Cando Arts Council’s Shared Electricity Expenses at The Audi Building - 2010
$1,500.00
($250.00 designated by the winner of a drawing from the 2010 Hole Sponsors, who was the Cando Greenhouse, during the June 12, 2010 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $1,250.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.
This grant provided funding for shared electricity costs (heat and lights) at the Audi Building in Cando, which will enable The Audi Building to remain open for the Council/Arts Center events throughout the year.
Assistance with Cando Arts Council’s Shared Electricity Expenses at The Audi Building - 2009
$1,500.00
($250.00 designated by Coy Papachek, Pat Papachek, Randy Papachek, and Rusty Papachek, who tied for First Place Gross Score Team during the July 4, 2009 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $1,250.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.
This grant provided funding for shared electricity costs (heat and lights) at the Audi Building in Cando, which will enable The Audi Building to remain open for the Council/Arts Center events throughout the year.
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Cando Baseball Association
Program Operational Costs and Maintenance Expenses Grant - 2011
$2,750.00
($250.00 designated by Charles Busche, Oldest Male Golfer, $250.00 designated by Roddy Bergdahl, Terry Ellingson, Elliott Hitt, and Gary Hitt, First Place Net Score Team, and $250.00 designated by Zack Kennedy, Tanner Komrosky, Jesse Vote, and Kodie Vote, Non-Placing Team Drawing Winner, on June 18, 2011.) Additional $2,000.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.
This grant provides funding for program operational costs and maintenance expenses, and the participants with safe equipment and fields.
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| Pat Traynor, Executive Director, Impact Foundation presents Lavonne Haugen, Cando Community Library President with their grant check. |
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City of Cando / Cando Community Library
Improvements to Permanent Fixtures - 2011
$1,000.00
This grant provided partial funding to be used by the Cando Community Library to make improvements to the permanent fixtures (shelving) for the facility. The Cando Community Library is available to the community, as well as anyone visiting or passing through the city.
Improvements to Permanent Fixtures - 2009
$200.00
($200.00 designated by Avis Keller, the Oldest Female Golfer during the July 4, 2009 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)
This grant provided partial funding to be used by the Cando Community Library to make improvements to the permanent fixtures (shelving) for the facility. The Cando Community Library is available to the community, as well as anyone visiting or passing through the city.
Replacement of a Public Terminal - 2008
$1,000.00
This grant replaced one public terminal (computer) at the Cando Community Library. The public terminal is available to the community, as well as anyone visiting or passing through the city.
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City of Cando / Cando Golf Club
Cando Golf Course Entrance Sign Landscaping and Tee Box Sign Maintenance Grant - 2011
$800.00
($500.00 designated by Lucas Holien, Jordan Houle, Jeff Sivertson, and Bobby Wolsky, First Place Gross Score Team, and $250.00 designated by Roddy Bergdahl, Terry Ellingson, Elliott Hitt, and Gary Hitt, First Place Net Score Team on June 18, 2011.) Additional $50.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.
This grant provides funding for purchase and installation of shrubs around the base of the new entrance sign and vinyl sleeves for the new tee box signs to make them maintenance free.
Cando Golf Course Improvements - 2010
$900.00
($500.00 designated by Lucas Holien, Jordan Houle, Jeff Sivertson, and Bobby Wolsky, First Place Net Score Team on June 12, 2010.) Additional $400.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.
This grant provided funding for purchase and installation of a new maintenance free, powder-coated sign at the entrance to the Cando Golf Course.
Cando Golf Course Improvements - 2009
$2,350.00
($400.00 designated by Cecil Reid, the Oldest Male Golfer and who tied for Golfer Traveling the Farthest on July 3, 2009; $200.00 designated by Bob Keller, the July 4, 2009 Oldest Male Golfer; $500.00 designated Lucas Holien, Jordan Houle, Jeff Sivertson, and Bobby Wolsky, and $250.00 designated by Coy Papachek, Pat Papachek, Randy Papachek, and Rusty Papachek, who tied for First Place Gross Score Team on July 4, 2009.) Additional $1,000.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.
This grant provided funding for purchase and installation of tee box signage, tee box markers, and construction of a new Ladies Tee Box for Hole #9.
Cando Area Youth Golf Tournament - 2008
$400.00
($200.00 designated by Gerry Holien, the Oldest Golfer during the 2008 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $200.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.
This grant provided funding for the annual tournament held to promote golf etiquette and the enjoyment of golf as a life-long sport among Cando area youth ages five to eighteen.
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| All Seasons Arena |
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City of Cando / Cando Hockey Arena
Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2012
$1,000.00
Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Advisory Board.
This grant provided partial funding for the management of the 2011-2012 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows underprivileged kids to participate in the program.
Cando Hockey Boosters - Partial Purchase of Zamboni
Ice Resurfacing/Grooming Machine - 2011
$1,000.00
Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Advisory Board.
This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of a Zamboni ice resurfacing/grooming machine for the City of Cando Hockey Arena and their youth and general public ice activities.
Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2010
$1,000.00
($250.00 designated by Kip Haugen, who tied for the Golfer Traveling the Farthest Distance for the June 12, 2010 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $750.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Advisory Board.
This grant provided partial funding for the management of the 2010-2011 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows underprivileged kids to participate in the program.
Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2009
$200.00
($200.00 designated by Kip Haugen, who tied for the Golfer Traveling the Farthest Distance for the July 3, 2009 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)
This grant provided partial funding for the management of the 2009-2010 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows underprivileged kids to participate in the program.
Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2008
$700.00
($200.00 designated by Kip Haugen, the Golfer Traveling the Farthest Distance for the 2008 Cando Connection Golf Tournament; and Jerry Gores, Pat Gores, Patrick Gores, Max Erdle, and Sam Demarais who were the First Place Gross Division Team during the 2008 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)
This grant provided funding for the management of the 2008-2009 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing all equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows underprivileged kids to participate in the program.
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| North Star Public School |
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Northstar Public School District Foundation
Dollars for Scholars Program - 2011
$500.00
($250.00 designated by Kip Haugen, Person Traveling the Farthest Distance during the June 18, 2011 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $250.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.
This grant provides scholarship money through the Northstar Public School District Foundation Dollars for Scholars Program to graduates from Northstar High School who continue their education whether they choose a four year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.
Music Equipment Grant - 2011
$500.00
This grant provides funding through the Northstar Public School Foundation for the purchase of musical equipment to be used for daily music classes and concerts.
Dollars for Scholars Program - 2010
$750.00
($250.00 designated by Charles Busche, Oldest Male Golfer during the June 12, 2010 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $500.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.
This grant provided scholarship money through the Northstar Public School District Foundation Dollars for Scholars Program to graduates from Northstar High School who continue their education whether they choose a four year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.
Leaper/Jumper Equipment- 2009
$500.00
($500.00 designated by Doug Eggl, Matt Eggl, Aaron Peyerl, and Reed Westlind, July 3, 2009 First Place Gross Division Team during the Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)
This grant provided funding for the purchase of the leaper/jumper equipment for the Northstar Public School, which will be used for weight training, athletic practices, and physical education classes.
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Towner County Ambulance Service, Inc.
Defensive Driving Class for Ambulance/Emergency Vehicle Drivers - 2011
$500.00
($250.00 designated by Gerry Holien, Oldest Female Golfer during the June 18, 2011 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $250.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.
This grant provides funding for hosting a defensive driving class for ambulance/emergency vehicle drivers, which is now a required class in the State of North Dakota.
Laptop Purchase for Ambulance Service Management - 2010
$500.00
($250.00 designated by Shelley Earsley, Oldest Female Golfer during the June 12, 2010 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $250.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.
This grant provided funding for the purchase of a laptop to be used by ambulance service management for more effective and efficient processing of data gathered during care of ambulatory patients.
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Towner County Community Foundation
New Cando Sign - 2008
Cando Horizons Sign Committee Project
$500.00
Based on information from Horizons meetings, the citizens of Cando wanted to beautify the intersection of Highways 281 and 17 with a new Cando sign which would provide an attractive monument for Cando that would be seen by local citizens and visitors to the community and would be very low maintenance into the future. This grant provided partial funding for the cost of the sign project.
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| New Cando Sign |
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| Towner County Medical Center |
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Towner County Medical Center (TCMC)
Cardiac Equipment Grant - 2011
$500.00
($500.00 designated by Eide Bailly, LLP, the Hole Sponsor Drawing Winner during the June 18, 2011 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)
This grant provides partial funding for the purchase of cardiac equipment to be utilized by patients at the Towner County Medical Center for stress testing.
Disability Accessible Automatic Door Opener for the Interior Door Separating TCMC Basic Care from TCMC Living Center - 2009
$700.00
($500.00 designated by Shannon Dennis, Tom Fritel, Joe Nicholas, and Walter Williams, the July 3, 2009 First Place Net Division Team; and $200.00 by Mary Ellen Vaughan, the Oldest Female Golfer during the July 3, 2009 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)
This grant provided funding for an automatic door opener for the interior door which separates the TCMC Basic Care facility from the TCMC Living Center. This enables residents of TCMC Basic Care to independently access activities in the TCMC Living Center.
Trauma/Emergency Room Access - 2009
$5,953.00
This grant provided funding for the installation of two electronic door openers at the Towner County Medical Center Trauma/Emergency Room entrance doors to make the entrance accessible to people with disabilities and provided an electronic means to open the ER entrance doors for those that use the doors for therapy appointments.
Emergency System Upgrade to a Digital Base Station - 2008
$500.00
($500.00 designated by Shannon Dennis, Tom Fritel, Joe Nicholas, and Walter Williams, the 2008 Cando Connection Golf Tournament First Place Net Division Team.)
This grant provided partial funding for an upgrade of the communication system with area emergency services, resulting in better response time and communication in emergency situations.
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UFFDA Fund for Animals
Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2011
$250.00
($100.00 designated by Ben Traynor, First Respondent to 2011 Facebook Request.) Additional $150.00 designated by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.
This grant provides spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.
Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2010
$500.00
($250.00 designated by the First Place Gross Team of Kip Haugen, Tanner Jones, Rusty Papachek, and Bobby Reuter, and $250.00 designated by the winner of a drawing from the 2010 Hole Sponsors, who was the Cando Greenhouse during the June 12, 2010 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)
This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.
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