2023 BEK Fall Schedule
- Friday, August 18, 2023 @ 7:00PM – High School Football
- Bottineau vs Carrington
- Thursday, August 24, 2023 @ 7:00PM – College Football
- University of Jamestown vs Valley City State University
- Thursday, August 31, 2023 @ 7:00PM – High School Volleyball
- Minot vs Jamestown
- Thursday, September 7, 2023 @ 7:00 – High School Volleyball
- Jamestown vs St. Mary’s
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023 @ 7:30PM – High School Volleyball
- Medina-Pingree-Buchanan vs South Border
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023 @ 7:30PM – High School Volleyball
- Carrington vs LaMoure-Litchville-Marion
- Tuesday, September 26, 2023 @ 7:30PM – High School Volleyball
- Carrington vs Ellendale
- Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 7:30PM – High School Volleyball
- Medina-Pingree-Buchanan vs Kidder County
- Friday, October 6, 2023 @ 7:00PM – High School Football
- Valley City vs Jamestown
- Saturday, October 7, 2023 @ 1:00PM – College Football
- Mt. Marty vs University of Jamestown
- Thursday, October 12, 2023 @ 7:30PM – H School Volleyball
- Carrington vs Kidder County
- Tuesday, October 17, 2023 @ 7:00PM – High School Volleyball
- Napoleon-Gackle-Streeter vs Carrington
- Wednesday, October 25, 2023 @ 7:30PM – College Volleyball
- Morningside vs University of Jamestown
Business Spotlight – Don’s House of FLowers
What started out as a high school job, turned out to be a career and business venture for Cara Prescott, owner and operator of Don’s House of Flowers in Jamestown. The proud owner for 12 years, Cara has transformed Don’s House of Flowers from what was originally a floral shop and garden center to specializing in custom designed pieces.
After gaining knowledge of the basics from the original owner, Don, she went on to become certified in floral design after realizing that’s what she wanted to focus on.
“My passion is creating custom, unique arrangements for the special events in my customer’s lives,” Cara explained. The shop also has a variety of plants and décor for sale, which are great ideas for gifting.
When it comes to doing business, Don’s House of Flowers is completely internet based. From phones to orders, everything is connected online. Dakota Central recently installed a Cloud Voice system for Don’s House of Flowers, which is an internet-based phone system. This includes features like voicemail to e-mail, easy web management, conferencing, and call forwarding. A stable internet connection and business-class Managed Wi-Fi is also crucial for online ordering and order management.
“When deciding on a provider, the most important factors were dependable service and the ability to call local support and speak to a live representative,” Cara said. “Dakota Central checked those two boxes, and we were pleasantly surprised that the price was comparable to our previous service as well.”
Because Don’s House of Flowers operates with a small crew, local support is important if they have any issues.
“I appreciate the fact that I can call when I have an issue and speak to someone right away, and I know they will take care of it,” Cara explained. Dakota Central is happy to provide service and support to Don’s House of Flowers, so they can focus on doing what they do best, creating beautiful and meaningful arrangements for special occasions.
Cara and her crew are in the midst of their busy season, but said she has expansion plans in the works for when the time is right.
To check out Don’s House of Flowers online, visit www.donshouseofflowers.com.
Welcome to the team!
You may have noticed some new faces around here. Meet our newest team members!
Hometown: Carrington ND
Experience: I attended Bismarck State College for cyber security and computer networking.
What are you most excited for in your new role: I’m excited to see how the telecommunications industry will evolve over the coming years.
Fun Fact: My favorite food is cheeseburgers.
Hometown: Finley, ND
Experience: I graduated from MSUM with my bachelor’s in communication studies, minor in Leadership. I worked as an HR Representative for an Oil Company in the Watford City area during the start of the ND Oil Boom in 2011 for 5 years right out of college. My husband and I moved back to Carrington in 2016, where I was working at Bremer Bank for the last 6 years.
What are you most excited for in your new role: I am really excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the HR world again. I think my expertise in recruiting, onboarding, retention, and benefits administration can really help Dakota Central as we move forward with this growing DCteam. I am also enjoying the added challenge of learning the payroll process and system, as that is something new I am adding to my HR skill set here at Dakota Central.
Fun fact: I love reading, I usually finish over 100 books every year. I also enjoy spending time and traveling with my husband and daughters.
Hometown: Grace City, ND
Experience: I was previously employed at the Carrington Research Extension Center as an administrative secretary then Professional Eye Care Centers as an Optician before being hired here at Dakota Central.
What are you most excited for in your new role: I am excited to grow in my knowledge of what we do here at Dakota Central and to become proficient in my duties here.
Fun Fact: My favorite hobby would have to be gardening. There is nothing like being able to finally get outside in the garden after you’ve been stuck inside all winter!
Hometown: Carrington
Experience: I attended college at LRSC and VCSU. Previous job experience following college: Dacotah Bank (CSR), GetChanneled (Executive Assistant and Marketing Specialist)
What is your favorite part of your new role so far: My coworkers and their willingness to help myself and anyone who walks through the door!
Fun fact: I love to organize!
Hometown: Fordville, ND
Experience: I went to IEC Dakotas for four years prior to working as an electrician.
What are you most excited for in your new role: I look forward to learning a new system and how it works.
Fun Fact: I like to do anything outdoors and enjoy teaching my kids about the outdoors.
Hometown: Kensal, ND
Experience: I have 25 years of experience as an electrician, with a Master electrician license for 15 years.
What are you most excited for in your new role: I am excited to learn more about the industry because of all the new and always changing technology.
Fun Fact: My hobbies include hunting, fishing, coaching youth baseball, spending time with friends and family at the lake, and watching football. My favorite food is steak