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Learning the fundamentals
Haley Buckles kicks the ball through the clover-filled field at the Shepherd of the Valley Church Soccer Bible Camp held at the Tower Soccer Complex in West Fargo on June 22-26. Students learned fundamental soccer rules and were given pointers on how to improve their skills. Dave Wallis/The Forum
 

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WFEA and school district reach tentative agreements on two items

The West Fargo Education Association and West Fargo School District’s negotiation teams methodically whittled away on its agenda items on June 29, reaching tentative agreements on two items. With both teams exercising a great deal of caution to make sure wording and terminology is carefully chosen, progress has been slow, but the mood has been conducive to successful collaborative bargaining. Salary proposals have not been brought to the table at this point.

Rash of burglaries occur; Residents urged to lock cars, garages

Officials of the West Fargo Police Department are reminding residents to lock their car doors and garages after a recent rash of burglaries that have resulted in several items stolen. Assistant Police Chief Mike Reitan said the thefts appear to be happening almost exclusively in the Charleswood area, more specifically on Kingston Place, Princeton Lane, Edgewater and 11th Avenue East, as well as one outside of Charleswood on Huntington Drive.
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Park District showcasing new facilities

The West Fargo Park District is celebrating their newly renovated office space with a special open house Thursday, July 9, from 5 to 7 p.m., at 500 13th Ave. W., in north Elmwood Park.

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City approves grant conversion for 30-unit senior living center

West Fargo City Commissioners gave their approval Monday night to a grant in the amount of $780,000 being converted into a loan and also okayed subordination of the loan to a local bank for a 30-unit senior living center at 122 14th Ave. E. in West Fargo.
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Chamber hires new executive director

Kent Campbell has been hired as the new executive director of the West Fargo Area Chamber of Commerce officially assuming duties Monday, June 29. Campbell graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead with a B.A. degree in Political Science and Communications; has earned a degree with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organizational Management at Notre Dame University, South Bend, Indiana; and has received several other certificates and honors in nonprofit management.
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District wins award for marketing brochure

A marketing brochure being distributed by the West Fargo Public Schools has been designated as a merit award winner in a publications and electronic media competition held earlier this month by the National School Public Relations Association. The eye-catching circular brochure was created to be used as a staff recruitment marketing tool at career fairs.

Make your own sundaes perfect 4th of July dessert

Everybody loves ice cream and there is no time like the present to stock up and enjoy. With the 4th of July holiday this weekend, a large container of the creamy white stuff along with a variety of toppings could be the perfect dessert solution for your entertaining needs.
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Lure making most rewarding during open water season

Because the window often seems so small between the last bit of snow melting and the first hint of fall each August, open water fishing has a special place in my heart, and in those of most anglers. The freedom of drifting about on an open lake, or lazily floating down a river is a feeling unlike any other. The warmth of the summer sun, the humid air hinting at an evening thunderstorm and the tug of a fish on the line buoys my spirits year round.

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Late model racers get the green flag last Friday night at the Red River Valley Speedway. David Samson/The Forum
 
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Patriots hope to rebound from bad week

A successful season has taken a bit of a downward turn in a quick way for the American Legion Patriots. However, it’s a good thing for West Fargo that only two games from last week’s 2-6 performance actually count in its season standings.

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Fourth of July casue to reflect
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It is so hard to believe that the 4th of July is already fast approaching this weekend. Many people consider this holiday the benchmark for the halfway point of summer.
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Roehl hoping for another shot at NFL
Chet Decker
Former Packer phenom turned Bison football star Tyler Roehl is far from giving up on his NFL dream, especially now that he’s already lived part of it. No matter what happens in the injured fullback’s future, he can always say he was the first West Fargo High player ever to be a professional football player and that he was part of an NFL team.

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