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Memorial Day services have been set for many cities in the area on Monday, May 29. Carrington The community Memorial Day program and luncheon will be at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Lunch is provided by American Legion & VFW auxiliaries. Find the full program on page 2. Grace City The Memorial Day service at Grace City will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Grace City Cemetery, with program and potluck lunch at the Schoolhouse Cafe at 11 a.m. Woodworth-Pettibone Rice Deede Post 205 of Woodworth...
Every year the American Legion Auxiliary gives certificates and monetary awards to the first, second and third place winners of their Poppy Day Poster Contest which honors our veterans. This year the winners are: front row, fifth grade: Anna VanRay, first; Emerson Bauman, second; Jennie Lee, third. Back row, sixth grade: Mya Neis, first: Laken Johnson, second and third (name withheld by request)....
Carrington’s annual cleanup time is set for Thursday, June 1 through Saturday, June 3. Residents of Carrington can use the city-wide cleanup week to haul trash and other waste to the city’s landfill for no charge. Residents will be responsible for hauling their own waste to the landfill and each vehicle driver will be required to verify where the loads came from, such as a current water bill or stub showing proof of residency. All loads must be separated by material. Dumpsters will be provided by the city at the water tower site for bra...
Summer is my favorite season – it's full of warmth and sunshine and back-deck reading. Summer is also my favorite time to be a public librarian because my days are full of readers and all kinds of activities. The library's summer reading program is one of the most popular and most important programs that we offer. This year's theme is "Bee a Reader." Most people recognize how important reading is for children. It helps improve language skills, develops imagination, and prepares for academic s...
Local farmer Brandon Gussiaas recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Grow Communities donation to Carrington’s Daily Bread. Carrington’s Daily Bread will use the funds to supply food in the 2023-2024 school year with the “Blessings in a Backpack” program. “We are incredibly blessed by Brandon and his decision to direct these funds to the Blessings in a Backpack program. This donation will cover five weekly distributions of the bags of food, bags that include two protein, two fruit, two breakfast and two snack options for the child’s we...
Jennifer Dunn will represent the Carrington American Legion Auxiliary at the N.D. Girls State held June 11 - 16 at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Dunn is a lifetime member of the John Raymond O'Hara, Unit 25, in Carrington. She was born in Minot, N.D., but now lives with her parents in Alabama, and is currently a junior in high school. Her great-grandfather was Raymond C. Caylor, a corporal in Co F 164th Infantry National Guard. He joined the U.S. Army in World War II in...
The Carrington Garden Club and local Runnings store teamed up to provide a chance for children to plant and take home a flower for Mother's Day, free of charge. Once again, Runnings, managed by Rad Nicholson provided the soil and plants for the event. The Carrington Garden club provided the pots and workers. Over 100 children participated in the event. Picture above are Carrington Garden Club members left to right: Karen Evans, Becky Zink, Jane Rosenau and Renee Riedesel. Children holding their...
Dear Editor: What is a cemetery? When you Google the word cemetery, the description is: A designated place where the remains of people who have died are laid to rest in specific, identifiable burial sites. Cemeteries are widely regarded as sacred places that are entrusted with respectfully caring for deceased individuals. Two words stand out – sacred and respectfully. The Cemetery Board, the maintenance crew, all the volunteers that water flowers, the local companies that donate their time, materials, and equipment know how much work it t...
In the Foster County Commission story published on May 22, it was said that it would cost $30,000 to repair the Wright Bridge. In fact it was said it would cost $30,000 to repair the road replacing the bridge. The commission has two options: replace the bridge at a cost of $1.5 million or remove it completely and repair the road. At this point the bridge removal would be done at no cost to the county. When they remove the bridge they will need to build up about a mile section to make it passable, essentially creating a minimum maintenance...
Five members of the Carrington FFA Chapter competed in the District Agricultural Mechanics contest held in Edgeley on Thursday, May 18. In the Basic Agricultural Mechanics division, Jacob Hinrichs placed second and earned a gold award. In the basic division, participants take a written test, complete a bill of materials, identify tools and build a small wood project. In the Intermediate Agricultural Mechanics division, Gabe Ricter placed second and earned a gold award. In the intermediate...
On May 23, all three of the second-grade classes at Carrington Elementary School displayed their animal research projects. The students were required to research their animal and find where it lives, what it eats, and some interesting facts about their animal. Then, they created a poster board showcasing their research. Students also had to create an animal model, which was done at home. The students' families and all elementary classes were invited to look at their work. They did an amazing...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Record, News closes doors The Mountrail County Record and the New Town News have officially ceased publication. According to North Dakota Newspaper Association (NDNA) bylaws, as well as the North Dakota Century Code, a newspaper can be declassified as such after missing two issues, said NDNA executive...
Summer is a great time to relax with a good book, whether it be under a cabana on the beach or in a chair on your patio. Our local libraries in both Carrington and New Rockford are hosting Summer Reading Programs, and their kick-off celebrations are coming up this week as we officially start summer break. A staff member in the Carrington office was chatting with one of her book club buddies last week. They had finished their latest title before everyone else and were so surprised by the ending....
It was recently announced that two more North Dakota newspapers have closed for an indefinite amount of time. They are the New Town News and Mountrail County Record in Parshall. That brings the recent number of closures to six in what seems to be a stunning trend. First, it was the Metigoshe Mirror, then the Walhalla Mountaineer, the Dunn County Herald in Killdeer, the Cavalier County Republican in Langdon and now the two Mountrail County newspapers. Thus far, there hasn’t been an official w...
Every year, polls show that a large number of Americans don’t know why we celebrate Memorial Day. According to People, a 2020 Onepoll survey found that fewer than half of the 2,000 people surveyed knew that the purpose of Memorial Day was not to honor those who served in the armed forces, but to honor those who gave their lives while they served. Few Americans are aware that the original reason for Memorial Day dates back to the Civil War. Originally called Decoration Day, its purpose was to rem...
Solemsaas - Lee Grace Solemsaas, Sherwood, N.D., and Justin Lee, Bismarck, N.D., announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Guy and Wendy Solemsaas of Sherwood, N.D., and Brent and Joanna Lee of Carrington, N.D. Grace graduated in 2019 from Mohall Lansford Sherwood High School and North Dakota State University in 2023 with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. She is employed by Sandman Structural Engineering in Moorhead. Justin graduated in 2018 from...
12 Years Ago May 27, 1948 Mrs. J.L. Romine was elected president of the Band Mothers Club when the business session of the club was held last Tuesday. Mrs. Lyman Robertson was elected vice president, Mrs. Jacob Hass secretary and Mrs. Henry Kirchoff, treasurer. Jud Tracy was elected president of the Carrington Junior Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting last Thursday evening at the regular meeting place. He succeeds Russ Marcussen, who has been serving since the resignation of last...
No Mow May is a popular conservation movement to encourage people to abstain from mowing their lawns during the month of May. The stated purpose is to allow weeds to grow and flower in the lawn to provide nectar and pollen to nourish early season pollinators such as bees and butterflies. People are surprised that NDSU Extension isn’t promoting this practice. Our organization normally encourages pollinator-friendly conservation practices. However, No Mow May lacks scientific support and is e...
MAY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., May 29 - Memorial Day - Center Closed Tues., May 30 - Hamburger on a Bun, Macaroni Salad, 3 Bean Salad, Rice Krispy Treat - Pinochle Wed., May 31 - Makeup meal - Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Prince Edward Vegetables - Open Cards Thurs., June 1 - Pulled Pork on a Bun, Potato Salad, Cucumber Salad, Pudding, Juice - Whist Fri., June 2 - Macaroni & Cheese, Brat, Garden Salad, Bar - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., June 3 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1...
May 23, 2023 Autica Iyanna Hakim, Williston, N.D.: failed to register motor vehicle, $20 Rogerlyn Andrea Brown, Houston, Texas: exceeded speed limit, $15 Ahmad Natheer M. Al Qas,Williston, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Richard Hamilton Sutcliffe, Cooperstown, N.D.: failed to use signal, $20 Susan D. Lund, New Rockford, N.D.: failed to register motor vehicle, $20 Babatunde Adegunsda, Indianapolis, Ind.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Byron James Engebretson, Oberon, N.D.: failed to register motor vehicle, $20 Aric Mark McGhee Anderson, Fargo,...
William Sutherland William "Bill" Sutherland, age 75, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on April 16, 2023, at the Carrington Heath Center with family members nearby. Bill's visitation will be held at noon on Friday, June 2, with the funeral service directly following at 1:00 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home in Carrington, N.D. Officiating will be Pastor Rick Loewen. Recorded music will include "In the Garden" by Alan Jackson, "Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks and "I Have a Dream" by...
Jean Lessner Jean Lessner, 94, of New Rockford, N.D. passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford Jean's visitation was held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home and continued from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd Chapel in New Rockford. Funeral service followed at 2:00 pm. with Pastor Paula Loewen officiating. Special music was provided by Pastor Loewen accompanied by Kerstin...
Ella Mae Neumiller Ella Mae Neumiller, 95, went to her Heavenly home at 8 a.m. Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2022, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D., where she had been a resident for five years. Ella Mae's funeral service will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Carrington, N,D., with Pastor Richard Biberdorf officiating. Her burial will take place at the Heaton Cemetery, Heaton, N.D. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Ella Mae's...
Richard Sykes was a representative for a syndicate based out of Manchester, England looking to make land investments in the northwest United States. He arrived in Dakota Territory in December of 1881 and purchased 45,000 acres from the Northern Pacific Railway for about $1 an acre in Wells, Stutsman and LaMoure counties. His goal was to sell or rent improved land to farmers for a profit. During the first year, Sykes, his resident farm manager Walter J. Hughes and 125 hired men, plowed 3,000...
Carrington had a very successful and lucrative day on the track in west-central North Dakota, taking the girls' championship and finishing third in the boys' race at the South Central Region Track Meet in Hazen Friday, May 19. The Cardinal girls easily outdistanced runner-up Central McLean, 161 points to the Cougars' 104.5. Shiloh Christian was just behind in third with 104. Carrington was also firmly in contention for the boys' crown as well, scoring 98 points. Shiloh was the meet winner with...
