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Tracy Jones Tracy Douglas Jones was born October 9, 1968, in Mooreland, Oklahoma, to Lanny Jones and Wanda (Heinitz) Wright. He passed from this earth April 11, 2023, at the age of 54. Tracy was raised in Mooreland and graduated from Mooreland High School in 1987. He enjoyed playing football, baseball and showing livestock. He was diagnosed with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy when enlisting for the Army after high school. He organized many fundraisers for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.... Full story
The 1950s has been called the “Decade of Fear,” for in the time of the Cold War, the worst fear was of “the Bomb”—the atomic bomb. In 1949, Russia tested its first atomic bomb, and defense experts feared the Soviets would launch a sneak attack on the United States. To guard against such an attack, the Air Force began installing a line of radar stations. Unfortunately, the radars of that era could not accurately detect “low-flying” aircraft. Accordingly, the Defense Department issued a nationwide call for volunteers to scan the skies for hos...
Instead of largely taking what they wanted in their first two blowout wins of the spring baseball campaign, the Carrington Cardinals were merely content to accept what the Velva/Drake-Anamoose Aggies offered them last Monday. The Cards finished with just four hits in a 10-3 nonregion victory in Velva, but benefited from 16 total free baserunners via nine walks and seven errors. In the win, junior shortstop Grady Shipman hit his second home run of the spring, a first inning solo shot, and scored...
Lauren Hendrickson takes a swing at a pitch for the CHS softball team, as they got their season going with games April 24-25 in Minot against Larimore and Northern Lights at MSU's Herb Parker Stadium, enclosed by a practice bubble. The Cards beat the Polar Bears, 27-25, and earned their most lopsided win in program history, 31-1, the following day. Stats were not available at press time. (Courtesy photo)...
On Monday, April 24, junior high tracksters from Carrington made the trek to Hazen to compete in the junior high meet. Results from the meet are as follows: Carrington 8th Grade Girls 100-Meter Dash: Harper Kollman (12th), 15.38; Sophie Spitzer (19th), 16.09; Molly Fiebiger (25th), 16.37 200-Meter Dash: H. Kollman (5th), 31.11; Spitzer (21st), 34.27; Mo. Fiebiger (29th), 35.38 400-Meter Dash: Spitzer (10th), 1:19.09; Mo. Fiebiger (12th), 1:20.18 800-Meter Run: Cyrena Kuss (6th), 3:02.18...
The HWC junior high track and field teams traveled to Hazen on Monday, April 24, for the Hazen Junior High Meet. The day was a huge success, as the seventh grade girls finished third, the eighth grade boys fourth and the seventh grade boys fourth. Earning first place finishes for HWC were Addyson Faul in the seventh grade 100 and 200-meter hurdles, as well as the triple jump. Faul was also runner-up in the 200 dash. Dylan Heitman was the winner in the seventh grade 100-meter dash, as was...
Lingering snow and field wetness has once again done a number on spring athletic schedules. Softball Carrington’s girls softball game with Thompson last Monday, which was moved to THS after originally being a home date, has been postponed to Monday, May 8. Times have been yet to be determined. In its place, the team traveled to Minot for indoor games with the Larimore Polar Bears Monday and Northern Lights on Tuesday under the practice bubble at MSU’s Herb Parker Stadium. A brief recap of tho...
Outdoor notes: *Paddlefish tags now available online from the N.D. Game & Fish Dept., (gf.nd.gov). *May 1: Paddlefish snagging season opens. See Game & Fish Dept. website for specific regulations. Tournaments: *May 3: Red River, Old 26 Landing. *May 10: Red River, Old 26 Landing. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, April 25: 1,449.83 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,449.82 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,828.41 MSL; 16,800 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game...
There was a full house at CHS Honors Night on Tuesday, April 25. High school students involved in a variety of academic pursuits were recognized for their dedication. Here are some of the highlights of the annual event, noting those who received special awards while recognizing the efforts of students involved in co-curricular activities that haven't previously been highlighted in this newspaper throughout the school year. Allison Jarrett, Emma Hone, Max Beumer, McCoy Beckley, Kael Kovar,...
Ten 4-H club members from Foster County competed in the county's 4-H Communication Arts Contest held at the Carrington Research Extension Center on Monday, April 24, 2023. The Communication Arts Contest is the 4-H speech and demonstration competition that is held at the county, district level and state contest levels. Participants are encouraged to use their own creativity and originality in preparing their public presentation. The Communication Arts program is open to any youth involved in...
Carrington High School held their annual Prom Saturday, April 22, in the West Gym. A total of 70 students attended the event, many from CHS and several others from the surrounding area. This year's theme was "In the Starlight", and couples walked down the lighted runway to tender music and to the appreciation of the packed house sitting on the bleachers. The Grand March began with the CHS Student Council cabinet members, followed by Prom Committee members and the rest of the student...
CHASELEY NEWS: Connie Czech was a guest at Wanda Weckerly’s “Welcome Spring” luncheon Monday afternoon. Sunday afternoon, Connie attended the New Rockford play again (yes it was that good) with Elreen Olson, Mandan, Jan Jones, Bowdon, and Marilyn Heilman. BOWDON NEWS: Saturday morning, Marsha Buchwitz, Mandan, came to Bowdon to spend the day with her mom, Freida Tebelius. They went to church, visited, and Marsha returned home later in the afternoon. Winners of the Believe in Bowdon Raffle were: April 15: Randi Taylor, $75; April 16: Richa...
The annual Living Wax Museum presented by fourth grade students at Midkota Elementary was held April 20 at Binford, under the direction of classroom teacher, Carlin Larson. The students spent time reading a biography of their chosen character, then they researched and put together a presentation about that person. The students become their chosen persona when they perform live. They answer questions and talk about their early years, middle years and later years. Interesting facts about the...
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