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I have a song by Kenny Chesney in my head right now, “The Boys of Fall.” “Standin’ in the huddle listenin’ to the call Fans goin’ crazy for the boys of fall” Yes, it’s Homecoming, and this time of year, I drift back to the autumns of my youth. I’m a football fan to the core. It’s one of the only things I actually like about the fall season, in fact, other than the beauty of the leaves changing color. If I’m home and there’s a game to watch, it’s probably on the flat screen in my living room....
It might be her first year organizing JunkFest solo, but Missy Hafner is getting it done with a little help from her friends. The gates to the Foster County Fairgrounds will open wide at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, and a weekend of treasure hunting will commence. Cassie Smith gracefully retired from organizing after the 2021 event, and it didn't take long for Hafner to make a decision about its future. "I wasn't quite ready to let it go," Hafner said. "It's a big community event and an outlet...
On Sunday, September 11, the community will come together in Carrington City Park to fight suicide. The Out of the Darkness Walk is a non-competitive, family-friendly event filled with remembrance, hope, and support. Organized by the Carrington Healthy Communities Coalition, it provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. The 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment identified...
We’ve had some heavy news weeks this summer. Burglaries, fatal crashes, residents fighting cancer, and a suspected murder-suicide were among the hard news headlines of the summer 2022 news cycle in our area. That said, we’ve also celebrated a lot. Our communities have a way of coming together when we really need to, don’t we? When I reflect on this past summer, a song by The Byrds comes to mind, “Turn, Turn, Turn.” We’ve had “A time to dance, a time to mourn,” all in the past few months. Ple...
As the old joke goes, there are only two seasons in North Dakota: winter and road construction. If there wasn't a year where that is more true, it would be 2022. Our area saw snowstorms in late April, and as soon as the white crap melted work was underway on numerous construction projects. This construction season our pages have been filled with updates on the various projects underway. We're "under construction," folks, "a work in progress." Three major highway projects are underway, according...
CPS Superintendent Janelle Helm informed the school board Tuesday that the installation crew for the new stadium was reportedly delayed due to weather. A replacement crew is slated to arrive today (Monday, August 15). “That stadium will be done and ready to go by our first game,” Helm said she was assured by project manager Tim Tobin. President Joel Lemer inquired about the lighting and the PA system, noting that electrical work was yet to be done once the stadium is in place. The total raised f...
I was excited for the Mini Market in Carrington City Park last Tuesday, as it was a chance to see the next generation of movers and shakers in business, in action. I unfortunately couldn’t make it, so reporter Erik Gjovik was my eyes and ears at the event. Erik visited four young entrepreneurs, and there was a common theme among them. They were all inspired by an enterprising adult, in most cases their parents. Liza Steele from New Rockford sold custom greeting cards. Her business was aptly n...
Although she's relatively new to the Carrington area and the hospital community, she's been thrust into one of the most public-facing positions at CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington. Kelsey Carr assumed the role of Volunteer Services Coordinator and Foundation Director in July. She will take a walk in the footsteps of Dorothy Fenske, who retired from CHI on June 30 after 30 years of service as Director of Volunteers. Carr earned her bachelor's degree in radiologic science from NDSU, and then obta...
Today I’m noshing on a summer salad and sipping raspberry tea from inside the Garden Gate, Carrington’s downtown gathering place. The exposed brick walls, tin ceilings and beautiful barnwood details, as well as the wireless internet and music in the background, are all things I appreciate about it. In fact, I suggested that one of my newspaper colleagues spend time here when she came to town a couple of weeks ago. She had a little work to do before our meeting, and I told her it was the ide...
One sign of economic health in the state is overall positive. North Dakota's taxable sales and purchases for the first quarter of 2022 were up 13.2 percent compared to the same timeframe in 2021, according to a recent report from State Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus. Taxable sales and purchases for January, February, and March of 2022 totaled $4.7 billion. "It's encouraging to see continued growth in taxable sales and purchases for the beginning of 2022, a reflection of buying activity by...
Carrington High School students, alumni and supporters, it’s time to run for a cause! This Saturday, July 30, Wholesale Ag Products will hosts its second annual Juanita Lake 5K Fun Run/Walk. Meet on the west side of the lake, 100 yards north of the quonset. Race day registration begins at 6:45 a.m., and the race starts at 8 a.m. Cost is $10 per entrant, and all participants will receive a commemorative medal. Participants will vote for a Carrington High School organization to benefit from the r...
With a local provider on staff and a great New Rockford location in the works, an area medical center has plans to expand into Eddy County. Cooperstown Medical Center (CMC) has announced plans to open the New Rockford Satellite Clinic on Aug.1. The clinic will be located in a wing of the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd. The entrance will be near the Chapel, along 13th Street. This entrance allows people to access the clinic without having to enter the long term care facility, as well as enhan...
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes . . . Including you.” – Anne Lamott For the first time since I became a newspaper publisher, I “unplugged” for three days. I left my phone and my laptop in the room where we were staying, and I took a break from the constant emails and phone calls that generally fill my days and enjoyed being fully present with family. I have my in-laws to thank for the opportunity. They booked this trip for us a year ago, as a Christmas...
After 23 years in business, Southwood Veterinary Clinic has closed its office in Carrington. As of June 30, clients are asked to bring their pets and retail business to the Jamestown clinic, located at 833 18th St. SW. “We will be downsizing from two locations to one due to staffing difficulties and increasing transportation costs,” a post on their website said. It’s not all bad news, however. Local ranchers will still have access to veterinary care from one of Southwood’s veterin...
Independence Day is my favorite holiday. Since I was little, I have looked forward to the annual mid-summer celebration. I mean, what’s not to love? The weather is warm, the sun is bright, and there’s plenty to do and many people to see. As a girl, I remember going to get firecrackers, smoke bombs and ground blooms from the local fireworks stand. Family barbecues, and the parades in New Rockford, Carrington and Sheyenne were often on the list for the holiday. My aunt Carrie (Schimelfenig) Krause...
She's a mail carrier many New Rockford residents see six days a week, and who celebrates 25 years with the United States Postal Service (USPS) this year. A timely recognition, as Debbie Rost was selected as the New Rockford Chamber's Employee of the Month for June. Rost started her career in 1997, with part-time status as a clerk in Carrington. As she explains, she often worked six days a week even as a part-time employee. Hired as a clerk in the Carrington post office, she was often sent to...
Brandon Sola, Chief of Police for the Carrington Police Department (CPD), was killed Tuesday, June 28 while riding his motorcycle. The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) reported Wednesday that a 36-year-old male was traveling westbound on I-94 near West Fargo at around 9:05 p.m. on Tuesday evening, when he lost control of his Harley Davidson. "The motorcycle began to wobble, and the rider was thrown from the motorcyle," the NDHP reported. Sola came to rest in the median, and the motorcycle land...
North Dakota's clean-air law, which is among the strongest in the country, is in jeopardy, local public health officials say. They want the Carrington City Council to enact an ordinance to ensure that the city's public indoor spaces remain tobacco-free, should more exemptions be added to allow smoking in some areas. Work on this smoke-free indoor air ordinance began at Foster County Public Health after the near-passage of HB 1152, the cigar lounge bill which was introduced during the 2021...
Publishing public notices is our civic duty as newspapers. From the Abstract of Votes that officially reports the results of a recent election (as published in the Transcript this week, page B3, and in the Independent on page 7), to the minutes of city, county and school board meetings, we dedicate on average a full page per week or more to protecting the public’s right to know by publishing these important community messages. You may have read articles and editorials stating that newspapers a...
It's just your average downtown flower shop, the place you go when you need a bouquet for someone you love or a corsage for a special occasion. Or is it? DPRCA presents "Little Shop of Horrors," where the music is familiar and fun, and the storyline holds a bit of a surprise. "Little Shop of Horrors," is a comedy rock musical with music by Alan Menken and lyrics and book by Howard Ashman. The story follows a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that subsists on a very specific and...
Tammy Sorensen appealed to the Carrington School Board Tuesday to reconsider the tuition rates they set for preschool. Her son has a disability, and his individual education plan (IEP) team determined that the best fit for him was to attend both sessions of the new preschool program offered at Carrington Elementary next year. He needs five full days of structured education, she noted, and she was told kindergarten was not in his best interest. Sorensen said cost was never addressed during many...
If you are like me, you were waiting for the release of “Top Gun: Maverick” for a while. A product of the ‘80s, the original 1986 film was among those I could watch over and over again. I had “Top Gun” on VHS as a teenager. When I was a junior in college, I rented an efficiency apartment in Moorhead. It was basically a one-room suite with a tiny kitchenette. A futon doubled as my couch and bed. At least it had its own bathroom. The laundry room was next door, which was also a plus. With no funds...
She's known for both her behind-the-wheel skills and her artistic prowess. An art teacher and driver's education instructor by trade, Pegs Johnson's childhood love for drawing has turned into a lifelong exploration of various art forms. Her art, which has won state and national awards, is now on display in the hallway at CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington. "I have always been interested in art and two of my high school teachers deserve the credit for opening the world of art up to me," Johnson sa...
Carrington Elementary students showcased some fun year-end exhibits at the school Monday, May 23. The fourth grade students dressed up in costume and created a Living History Museum to celebrate key people. There were a wide array of notable humans chosen, with sports figures, artists and celebrities among the most popular. The students were instructed to stay still, like statues, until a visitor came and pushed the "start" button to activate their short history lesson....
"She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future." - Proverbs 31:25 For the past 11 weeks, 35 girls and their mentors have forged a connection steeped in positive self-esteem, goal setting and kindness. Beautiful Inside and Out (BIO) Girls is a self-esteem building program for girls in grades 2-6. The program is based on research that shows girls struggle with mental health issues at almost double the rate of boys. Further, girls' self-esteem is highest in the...
