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Carrington School District voters were nearly split down the middle at Tuesday's special election. On the ballot was one question: Should the school board have the authority to increase the building fund levy from 5 to 10 mills? According to unofficial results released Tuesday evening, the measure failed to garner the 60 percent support necessary to pass. With 341 total votes cast, the tally was as follows: • 176 yes votes, or 51.61 percent. • 165 no votes, or 48.39 percent. The votes will be...
One new councilman was welcomed into the fold during the Carrington Reorganization meeting last Monday night. During the meeting held on Monday, July 8, Mayor Tom Erdmann appointed Jesse Nelson to take Chase Pederson's seat. Troy Roundy was voted in to the council president's seat and Neil Fandrich into the vice president's seat. The meeting was adjourned and the council meeting began. During the meeting, Erdmann spoke about the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) and shared a little...
Cleanup and recovery efforts are underway at the site of the Friday, July 5, Bordulac train derailment after the transition from emergency response operations. In a statement from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway dated Monday, July 8, spokesman Patrick Waldron said that removal of all cars containing hazardous materials have been completed. "CPKC response crews, including environmental and hazardous materials teams, will remain on the scene to continue car and site clean-up in coordination...
The Carrington City Pool opened up for the summer Tuesday afternoon, July 9. Weather and upgrades to the pool held back the start of the swimming season, but ensured the facility's viability in the near term. Swim lessons for youngsters will be beginning today (July 15), and continue on during weekdays until August 9....
Inside the July 15 issue of the Independent, you'll find a 20-page special section outlining the accomplishments of Foster County 4-H'ers over the past year. You'll find results from the static exhibits, livestock show and horse show at the Foster County Fair, as well as a Parade of Champions and special recognition of all the Cloverbuds, the youngest 4-H'ers. To read the full tabloid in pdf, click here: /home/cms_data/dfault/pdfs/misc/2024-07-15.pdf...
Patty Finch, employee at Central Pharmacy, recently received Employee of the Month honors from the Carrington Chamber & EDC. The nomination stated, "Patty gives exceptional customer service. She always greets you with a smile. She always takes into consideration your feelings over her own. She makes sure that the gift, home décor, or over the counter medication that you specifically want is in stock and if not, she will try her best to get it for you. You can tell she is 100% dedicated to her...
“Of all my crops, the corn is struggling the most,” a farmer texted last week. He continued, “Some, but not all, of our corn may make knee-high by the 4th of July. I’d rather it was waist-high.” The slow development of this year’s corn and soybean crops has frequently come up in my recent conversations with farmers. Cool weather is to blame. Temperatures warmed considerably last week, but overall, our daytime highs have averaged three degrees below normal since corn was planted mid-May. Crops li...
Kate Biel's day care raised money for the Carrington City Library by setting up a lemonade stand on Monday, July 8. For a freewill donation, passersby received a glass of ice cold lemonade with a cover and straw....
On Tuesday, July 9, Kristopher Abshere appeared in the Foster County Courthouse for sentencing after pleading guilty to gross sexual imposition. Abshere was charged with the Class AA felony last June after he was discovered to have impregnated a 14-year-old girl. Court documents say the sexual relationship between Abshere and the girl began in Carrington while he had been living with her and her family since May 2021, and continued when he and the family moved to New Rockford in the fall of...
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. North Dakota Tourism soars to new heights The travel and tourism economy in North Dakota surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2023, according to a new report released by the North Dakota Department of Commerce. The number of visitors to North Dakota increased by 1.3 million, reaching a total of 25.6 million...
Just because there are trained professionals dealing with the infrastructure, logistics and marketing of the Summer Olympics, it doesn’t let the rest of us off the hook. To fulfill our obligations as world citizens, instead of just blundering into nearly three weeks of pageantry and athleticism, we should apply critical thinking to the whole phenomenon. But you’re probably way ahead of me. You’ve doubtless pondered why we don’t have Spring and Autumn Olympics. I can just imagine the former...
Have you ever heard of Interstate 27? It’s a freeway that currently runs north/south entirely in the state of Texas, from Amarillo to Lubbock. The length of 1-27 is 124 miles, but is about to change in a big way. An number of media, especially those in Bismarck, have been reporting that I-27 will be running through western North Dakota, from Bowman in the south, to Plentywood, Mont., in the north. In effect, U.S. Highway 85 is going to become I-27. It will also run through western South D...
As our country goes to pot, I find myself more focused on personal matters, such as this hopeful item I read on MSN.com: Researchers have identified a molecule called osteopontin, which is a potential game-changer for people who are losing their hair. That’s good news for fellows like me, whose hair has been slowly receding for years. For most of human history, you see, the roles of men and women were clearly defined. Since basic survival was so difficult, the division of labor was very clear a...
Isabel Jane Derek and Kristen Beckley, Sykeston, N.D., are proud parents of a baby girl, Isabel Jane, born May 15, 2024, at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown, N.D. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. She joins siblings Wyatt 9, Russell 7, Ruth 5 and Henry 3. Grandparents are Karen and the late Jim Neumiller, Sykeston; Daryle Beckley, Bordulac; Jodi Burr, Carrington and Dale Burr, Carrington. Great-grandparent is Jack Rosenau, Carrington....
12 Years Ago July 21, 1949 Laverne Peterson, local angler, caught a 30-lb. snapping turtle in the Sheyenne River last Sunday morning. The turtle was to be sampled by Laverne and members of his family Wednesday evening. The Girl Scout camp at Camp Rokiwan, Spiritwood Lake, opened Sunday, July 10 with sixty-four girls registered for the first week at the camp, including a group from Carrington. In attendance from Carrington were Shirley Stern, Mary Ellen Ebentier, Karen Skjonsby, Mary Ann Okert,...
JULY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., July 15 - Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Garden Salad, Broccoli, Fruit - Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m.; Business Meeting at 12:30 p.m. - Bridge, Open Cards Tues., July 16 - Tilapia, Candy Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Tropical Fruit - Pinochle Wed., July 17 - Potluck at Noon Thurs., July 18 - Meat Lasagna, Garden Salad, Garlic Toast, Fruit in Jello - Whist Fri., July 19 - Beef Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Prince Edward Vegetables, Scalloped Appl...
What’s the biggest threat to gardens today in the Dakotas? It is herbicide misuse. Nothing else comes close. Gardeners send me over 1,000 photos of sick plants every summer. The most common photos are of tomato and potato vines that are mysteriously twisted and curled. In many cases, nearby tree leaves are stretched and cupped. These symptoms are caused by herbicide injury. Today’s herbicides are much more powerful and persistent than ever. Lawn clippings may be toxic to garden plants. In the...
Bill Bauer William "Bill" Bauer, age 87, of Carrington, N.D., passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at CHI St. Alexius Health Center, Carrington, surrounded by his loving family. His visitation was Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 1:00-4:30 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, and continued from 6:00-6:45 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 6:45 p.m. and Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., all at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington. Music for the Vigil Service was the Sacred Heart Choir and... Full story
Lavina Inglish Lavina Inglish, born on October 10, 1946, in Bismarck, N.D., at Saint Alexius Hospital, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She began her life's journey in Bismarck, where she graduated from eighth grade at the school Gibbs Number 32. Lavina's industrious spirit shone early on, as she started working at the local bus depot and then moved on to the Drumstick Café, where she worked until 1973. In pursuit of new opportunities, Lavina relocated to Medina, N.D., where... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior, Is macular degeneration hereditary? My mother lost much of her vision from it before she died, and now at age 65, I’m concerned I may get it too. What can you tell me? Brown Eyed Betty Dear Betty, Unfortunately, having a parent or sibling with macular degeneration does indeed increase your risk of getting it by three to four times. But the good news is there are things you can do to protect your eyesight, and a number of treatments that are available if you do happen to get i...
An eclectic mix of American Legion Class B, Class AA, and even a few international ballclubs met in Jamestown for the three-day Phil Brown Classic, held at Jack Brown Stadium July 5-7. Action from the tournament was cancelled on the second day, moving the tournament straight to championship bracket play on Sunday. The Carrington Post 25 Redbirds won two of three at the Phil Brown, advancing to the title game and taking second place following their 4-1 loss to Wyoming "AA" side Gillette....
On each side of the Phil Brown Classic in Jamestown, the Carrington Redbirds of John Raymond O'Hara Post 25 matched up with District 4 opponents Linton/Ashley/Wishek (LAW) and the New Rockford Post 30 Black Sox. The 'Birds continued on their hot streak with a 16-6 win against LAW, and took a 5-1 victory over the 'Sox, leaving their district mark at a perfect 4-0 and 11-3 for the summer. Carrington 16, LAW 6 The Redbirds poured it on with multi-run innings in all five frames, led by a six-run...
The Carrington Redbirds were on opposite ends of sweeps this past week, falling in 12-2 and 13-1 fashion to New Rockford on July 2 and taking a pair of victories against Cooperstown, 15-0 and 17-2, last Monday, July 8. That leaves one more game on the Birds' schedule, a Wednesday, July 10 game with Nelson County, before the start of the league tournament in Mayville, slated for July 17-21. The team has an automatic bid for the State B Babe Ruth Tournament in Carrington, July 26-30, as the host...
The Carrington Lions Al Larson Memorial Golf Tournament was held on June 28 at the Crossroads Golf Course. Twenty-five teams participated. The Chip Anderson team from Rugby placed first in the tournament. Pictured with tournament manager Karla Michaelson are Chip Anderson, Zach Anderson, Charles Desjarlais and Jason Delores....
The Annual Independence Day parade, sponsored by the Carrington Chamber & EDC, was a stormy one with rain drenching the parade entries as well as spectators. Dozens of units participated along a route down Main Street and passed Golden Acres Manor, Bethel Chapel and Trinity Lutheran Church. Parade judges chose Dennis Swanson's red 1966 Ford Galaxie as Best Vehicle. This year the parade theme was "America the Beautiful" and Best Use of Theme honors went to Faith Baptist Church. Harildstad Tax...
