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When residents go to cast their votes in this year's midterm elections, there will be more than just candidates on their ballot to choose from. In North Dakota, there are also two ballot measures (Measure 1 and Measure 2), to which residents can vote "yes" or "no." Both are hotly contested and are sparking fierce debate, and the Independent is explaining them in detail with the purpose of arming local residents with knowledge they'll need before making an informed decision. Initiated...
The midterm general election is just days away. Since it is not a presidential election year, the focus will be on other offices both state-wide and local. Foster County interim auditor Ellen Roundy reported that as of press time, her office has had 590 ballots requested and has seen 369 returned so far. The only contested local race this year is the Judge of District Court No. 2. Foster County native son Paul Murphy is running against Nick Thornton for the judgeship. County offices up for...
The Carrington Chamber and Economic Development Corp is sponsoring the annual Trunk or Treat on Monday, October 31 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.. It features decorated vehicles with treats in the trunk for trick or treaters to come by all along Main Street....
Carrington sophomore Kenadie Pazdernik earned All-State designation for the Cardinals by placing seventh overall in the girls' race at the 2022 State Class B Cross Country Meet at Parkhurst Recreation Area north of Jamestown. It was her second career All-State finish, having placed 12th in the 2021 meet....
This November 11, we will come together as a nation on Veterans Day to honor and celebrate these brave individuals who have served our country in uniform. Now more than ever, our veterans and their families need our support. In a time when our country is divided on so many issues. We can all agree that these public servants who risked everything to protect our country and our way of life deserve our support and gratitude. That's why this year, Foster County is joining the National Association of...
The Cathay School complex, vacant since the closure of the 1979-80 school year and used sporadically for community functions for a period of time afterwards, has been marked for demolition since last December. Originally, the plan was to tear down the school building and attached gymnasium this past spring, but delays in getting asbestos and insulation removed backed up the process to the present time. The Wells County Board of Commissioners took another step towards razing the structure at...
A piece of the Foster County Fairgrounds will be repurposed for a new life on a cattle farm just outside of Fessenden. The former rabbit/poultry judging building, which was also used as the home of food vendors at the fairgrounds for many years until the new building was built in 2012, was pulled off its concrete foundation last Tuesday morning, October 25, and taken to its future home, where it will be utilized as a calving barn, according to Darwin Solberg of the Foster County Fair Board....
From her home on the shores of Stump Lake just north of Tolna, Tracie Hill has built up a thriving independent business. It All Adds Up provides full and partial payroll services to fit small (and sometimes larger) businesses' needs, through Hill's expertise with Intuit's QuickBooks accounting software program. She and her business partner and significant other, Joe Johnson, operate the business from Joe's house on Tolna Bay. "Joe and I do all the bookkeeping and payroll for our 50-plus clients...
Chuck Foreman, a mainstay of the legendary Minnesota Vikings teams of the middle 1970s and a three-time Super Bowl participant, took time to visit with fans and sign autographs at Headlocks Bar in Carrington Saturday, October 22. Here, Foreman is pictured with Headlocks owner Dennis Freeman and his wife, Karmen. Foreman, who just celebrated his 72nd birthday last Wednesday, played for the Vikings from 1973 to 1979, and finished his career with the New England Patriots in 1980. He was drafted as...
After taking a couple of years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will make its annual voyage across North Dakota. Not only will the train emit beautiful beams of Christmas lights, but it will make stops along the way in North Dakota for a concert performance. Several big-name Canadian Country artists will be performing on various routes this year such as Lindsay El, Tenille Townes, and MacKenzie Porter. On the North Dakota route this year we will see country...
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. Man charged with terrorizing children Robert John Guderjahn, 51, of Hoople has been charged with a Class C felony for allegedly terrorizing children. It is alleged that on October 12 in Hoople, a juvenile observed Guderjahn standing in his garage with the overhead door open. He had a shotgun pointed at...
Hazel Mattice will do a book signing at Sweets 'N Stories in Oakes on November 5 from noon to 2 for her novel "Sinking Sand," the fourth installment in the series, The Chosen Five. About Sinking Sand: In 1975, Mercy Hospital Valley City, N.D., two infants were born to fathers, the best of friends. Nine years later, the children develop that same bond. Bold passionate Florence Solberg shares love for bees and her brothers with careful, purposeful Norman Miller. A tragic incident leaves Norman...
Ten responders were chosen as winners of the annual Pasta Month Puzzle Contest carried in this newspaper. Chosen from the many who filled out the crossword puzzle, these ten winners will each receive a tote bag of goodies from the North Dakota Wheat Commission and pasta companies such as Dakota Growers Pasta Company of Carrington. The event is held annually during October, designated as Pasta Month throughout the United States. Local winners, who may pick up their tote bags at the Independent during open hours, include: Sandi Hoffman and Lori...
Resources. Simply put, that’s what a 21st Century library provides to its community. Sure, one of those resources is books as that’s what pops to mind first when we think of libraries. At Carrington City Library, we provide a wide range of literature and work hard to keep up with new releases as our mission is to encourage the love of reading. However, there are a lot more resources available at the library, and I’d like to highlight a few: • You can access the Internet on one of our patron...
Deer hunters who can’t find their deer license should contact the North Dakota Game and Fish Department soon to secure their tag before the season opens. The Game and Fish Department must be contacted by phone at 701-328-6335, or email ndgf@nd.gov, to authorize the online purchase of a replacement tag. Printable applications are not available. The deer gun season opens Friday, Nov. 4 at 12 noon Central time....
North Dakota Game and Fish Department enforcement personnel issue a reminder that a permit is required before taking possession of a dead deer found near a road or in a field. Only shed antlers can be possessed without a permit. Permits to possess are free and available from game wardens and local law enforcement offices. In addition, hunters are reminded to properly dispose of dead deer. Carcass waste cannot be left on public property, including roadways, ditches or wildlife management areas....
This week Transcript Publishing brought a new publication into existence. My sister, Victoria, is an artist. Ever since she was a little girl, she has drawn and painted and brought things to life with her imagination. Recently, she drew a series (26 in total) of sketches related to witches, and then she brought me her sketchbook with a project in mind. She wanted me to publish her sketches into a coloring book she could launch just in time for Halloween. Welcome “Witch, Please!” to the list of p...
Most of us know about LaMoure because we’ve either been there or we’re familiar with Loboes sports teams, namely football and volleyball, in recent state tournaments. LaMoure is just like any other small-town county seat in North Dakota. Its economy is based on farming. In fact, R.D. Offutt, synonymous with John Deere, got its start in Lisbon and LaMoure in the late ‘70s. LaMoure has a good school system, a strong Main Street and other attractions like nearby Lake LaMoure and it’s about 100 mile...
According to news reports, North Dakota officials have 250 sexual assault cases waiting for possible criminal charges, most of which have aged beyond resolution. In the meantime, there are 250 victims waiting for justice to be done - and if state officials continue their behavior - justice will never be done because the viability of rape cases lasts only a couple weeks. Many of these cases are months old so evidence is blurred, perpetrators are on the loose, defense lawyers drag their feet,...
12 Years Ago November 3, 1947 At a meeting called by Supt. Stienstra at Kensal and attended by school administrators from Bordulac, Sutton, Pingree, Glenfield, Courtenay and Wimbledon, an athletic conference was organized which will be known as the “Little Seven Conference.” The purpose of the meeting and the organizing was to promote athletics of all kinds and foster friendly relations among schools and pupils. The officers elected for the first year were Supt. L.L. Evans of Glenfield, presiden...
Oct. 25, 2022 Brendan P. Murray, Omaha, Neb.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Jason Daniel Vinkemulder, Deltona, Fla.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Jerry Dewayne Phillips, DeQuincy, La.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Holly Jean Haas, Devils Lake, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $43 Nicholas Ryan Leuschen, Minot AFB, N.D.: no front plates, $20 Nicholas Tyler Kelly, Harvey, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Lorenzo Flores Camacho, Walla Walla, Wash.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Nisvet Nicky Ikic, London, Ont., Can.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Dennis A. Barker,...
The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free virtual presentation titled, “Best Practices for Optimizing Dementia Care: Early Detection and Diagnosis.” The live webinar will take place on Wednesday, November 2 from Noon - 1:00 p.m. This presentation is free and open to healthcare professionals; registration is required. This project is supported by funding granted through the North Dakota Department of Human Services, Aging Service Division. Register at the website: https://tinyurl.com/2s3vynyh...
As I sat down to write this column, I realized that it might be a bit confusing. As a scientist and a communicator, I try to be precise and specific in my word choice. That’s a great goal, but it’s not always attainable when working in natural systems. Scientifically, there’s always an exception. Nevertheless, I hope you find this useful. It was my first year at NDSU, and I received a phone call from a client. He said, “I have a fir tree. I think it’s a spruce and it’s loaded with pine cones....
Mylerna Hoyt Mylerna Dee (Ryum) Hoyt, 88, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at her home in Cooperstown, N.D. Mylerna was born May 11, 1934, the daughter of Ernest and Mildred (Michaelson) Ryum in Wimbledon, N.D., delivered by her great-grandmother, Anna Ellefson, who was a midwife. She grew up in Glenfield, N.D., living next door to her maternal grandmother and worked for her in the C.W. Smith store at the age of 13 or 14. She later worked for her Aunt Doris at the Confectionary Restaurant.... Full story
Christine Hetle Christine Louise Hetle passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the age of 37 at her residence in Sykeston, N.D. Services will be held at a later date. Honorary pallbearers will be Aeryanna, Elias, James and Kenadi. Christine was born on February 19, 1985, in Rapid City, S.D. She joined the Army in 2003, after graduating from New Rockford High School, New Rockford, N.D. She married in 2006 and had three beautiful children: Aeryanna (16), Elias (14) and James... Full story
