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Here is what I know about Cando:

The Good: They have a friendly community, excellent school, excellent health care facilities and the town strives for the better. It also has excellent duck hunting and some affordable housing.

The Bad: Cando and the surrounding area have low wages for workers, it is close to Devils Lake so if you plan on having a business you will have competition and the some people are cliquish (do not want outsiders).

If you have or have lined up some decent paying employment, it would be an excellent place for finding affordable housing and a good school for the children. If you do not have any decent paying employment, you better think twice before moving there.

Just about any place is cliqueish...LOL....I live in a town of about 700 right now and commute daily 45 miles to work. What is considered low pay? Over here I work as an Office Administrator at the State Pen. I am looking for something locally over there in an office setting or I could travel to Devils Lake and work.

Thank you for your input. If anyone knows of any businesses hiring around there let me know.

Melinda,

One of the teachers just brought "this discussion" to the Library for me to read.  I certainly agree with Proud Vet and Jessica.  What they wrote isn't theory or just a wild opinion, but they are stable people who gave thought to what they wrote.

I was raised in the country near Cando, went here to school all 12 years, taught school in nearby communities, was away for 30 years, and am glad to be back to where you don't have to be a stranger long if you will reach out.  It has been interesting to be in on a community project this year, sponsored by Horizons, the James J. Hill family, and see the newcomers blending with the oldtimers in wanting to keep Cando alive and welcome people like yourself.

There are a lot of things for the children to do ... here at the Library I see them and their parents dashing in for a book or video as they are off to some activity. I hear them talk about ball games, hockey, dance lessons, 4-H, Girl Scouts besides all the school activities.

Stop in at our Library (on Main Street) when you come to Cando again!!

Hazel

Well, this is just an update...

We are coming up to Cando in a few months, most likely Feb or Mar, I was hoping someone could give me leads on housing. I have talked to several people and am considering a few houses but wouls like more options. I have put in my app at the hospital too. If there are any other places hiring around the town let me know. Thanks!