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CHASELEY NEWS: On Saturday, Marvin and Julie Rodacker went to Manfred for Pete Anderson’s funeral. Julie received word that her brother, James Fehr, from Arizona has passed away. Condolences to the family. Connie Czech and Myra Gohl enjoyed the play in New Rockford, “The Little Shop of Horrors.” The Czechs and Myra Gohl spent the weekend up at Lake Metigoshe. Tuesday night fish fry supper guests at Tammy and Merv Knecht’s in Hurdsfield were Donavon and Connie Czech, Myra Gohl, Kara Knecht, and Red and Shelly Hoff. No Bowdon news again this we...
A procession of law enforcement colleagues, fire department, ambulance crews and other first responders travel down Highway 52-281 Monday morning, July 11, to escort the body of late Carrington Police Chief Brandon Sola. Sola, 36, died in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, June 28, just outside of West Fargo. He was named full-time Chief in April after serving in the role part-time since November, 2021, and also served in the North Dakota Air National Guard as a Master Sergeant. Funeral services...
The cost of school breakfasts and lunches are going up for the 2022-2023 school year. That is what the Carrington Public School District Board of Education learned at their last meeting. During the meeting held on Monday, July 11, business manager Kimary Edland informed the board that the free school lunches that were federally mandated last year are no longer valid, and the cost of food has increased by 8.5 percent. Edland told the board that the USDA recommends that schools charge $3.31 per...
The final hurdle towards full authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine in all age groups has been cleared. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, on June 17, formally amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) to allow for vaccine manufacturers Pfizer and Moderna to administer their shots to children over the age of six months. Vaccines are now available at Foster County Public Health, and Carrington Drug and Central Pharmacy can order doses upon request. Public Health RN Amber Kruse said that t...
Foster County Public Health employees Lisa Hilbert and Colleen Sweet were on the Carrington City Council meeting agenda again this month to discuss their campaign to make the City of Carrington a smoke free environment. During the meeting held on Monday, July 11, Sweet read a letter aloud to the council stating her reasons for the campaign. Several residents also stated their opinions on the need for an ordinance to make Carrington smoke free in light of the state legislation that passed in...
Carrington's showcase for local artisans, canned and baked goods, locally-grown produce, food trucks, street vendors and other merchandise of interest returned for its second year Tuesday evening, July 12, as "The Market" brought a good crowd to City Park for its first appearance of the season. The event will be held every other Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m....
The Carrington Chamber honors George Mittleider, as Employee of the Month for June 2022. George is employed by the City of Carrington Public Works Department. The nomination for Employee of the Month stated that George is a hard worker that goes above and beyond. Mr. Mittleider was awarded a framed certificate and $20 in Carrington Cash. Congratulations George! Nominations for Employee of the Month are welcome at the Chamber office to recognized outstanding employees in our community. For more...
Mo and Jacqui Nelson at 20 2nd St. S. have been chosen for Yard of the Week by the Carrington Garden Club. (backyard photo). Beautiful blooms grace the backyard landscaping. Nominations are welcome by contacting the Carrington Chamber at 652-2524. Thanks to Runnings and Carrington Garden Club for sponsoring this program....
Those most misunderstood of God's creatures, snakes, got their day in the sun (or, technically, under the City Park gazebo) Saturday, July 9, for Snake Day at the Park. Event hosts Russell Keys and Jennifer Weber, along with others, took the day to educate both young and old about the limbless reptiles, and allowed anyone with a feeling of fear of the animals to touch their scales and hold them in some cases....
The NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center's will hold their 63rd Annual Field Day on Tuesday, July 19. Registration, coffee and welcome starts at 9 a.m. at the center, 3.5 miles north of Carrington. From 9:30 a.m. to noon, there will be field tours for agronomy, northern hardy fruit, livestock production, and organic/sustainable agriculture. Guest speaker Bruce Gussiaas, co-owner of Dakota Sun Gardens and Winery near Carrington, will discuss the fruit-wine business he owns with his wife...
High Plains Equipment of Carrington cordially invites all interested persons to join them at their brand-new location on Highway 52-200 just off 66th Ave. N.E. (southeast corner of intersection of Custom Kut Meats, Pat Biel Trucking and AgroLiquid) for their 2022 Combine Clinic. The clinic starts at 6 p.m., with burgers on the grill for hungry patrons. Ben Albert from CaseIH, along with local High Plains experts, will be on hand to share their expertise on getting one's combines and headers...
In May, Carrington Economic Development Department (CEDD) was awarded a $22,500 grant as part of the ND Department of Commerce Main Street Initiative “Partners in Planning.” The grant funds are being used to develop a “Main Street Revitalization Plan” that will help Carrington develop goals and tactics to revitalize Main Street and recruit/retain a sustainable workforce in the community. Over the next several months, the planning process will include surveys, individual and group meetings with businesses, data collection, market researc...
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. Petition circulated to pause expansion A new petition making the rounds to put a stop to the $16 million community center expansion project in Tioga, is expected to be discussed by city commissioners in an upcoming meeting. The petition, has been placed at half a dozen Main Street businesses and it is...
JULY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., July 18 - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/Country Gravy, Carrots, Cookie & Ice Cream - Pool Tues., July 19 - Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Apple Sauce - Pinochle Wed., July 20 - Potluck at Noon Thurs., July 21 - Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Corn, Jello Salad - Whist Fri., July 22 - BBQ Chicken Quarters, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Birthday Cake - Golf Sat., July 23 - Public Cards, Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome....
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 Criminal Kirby Scott Burgess, Carrington, N.D.: disorderly conduct. Condition: Complete Community Service, 20 hours. Comply with payment agreement. Not possess or own fire arms. Notify court of address change. Have no contact. Set up payment schedule. Unsupervised probation. Violate no criminal laws. Fees: Community Service Supervision Fee, $25; criminal admin. fee: $125; defense/facility admin. fee: $100; victim-witness fee: $25; Confinement: Agency: Stutsman County Correctional Center, term: 30 days. Suspended:...
July 5, 2022 Elijah Wayne Brewster, Harrisonville, Mo.: exceeded speed limit, $75 Gurvinder Singh, Elk Grove, Calif.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Jatinder Singh, Kitchener, Ontario, Can.: failure to maintain control - distracted driving, $100 Justin Allen Smith, New Rockford, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Justin Joseph Braunagel, Fallbrook, Calif.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Bryan James Esarco, Williams Bay, Wis.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Melissa Joy Carlson, Minot, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Cindy Ann Golden, Jamestown, N.D.: exceeded...
A sizable contingent of visitors descended upon Main Street, Carrington, for the first Central City Bash, held July 9-10, 2022. The event was highlighted by the Carrington Round Up car show, shown here, along with street vendors in the open lots east of Shamrock Bar, the Iron Man 33 golf tournament, CHS class reunions from 1982, 1992 and 2002, and a street dance featuring 1980's cover band "Arch Allies" Saturday night. The Home Run Derby and Alumni Baseball Game, scheduled for Sunday, July 10,...
A nationally coordinated effort to educate the public about the dangers of boating under the influence yielded seven BUI of alcohol violations in North Dakota. Jackie Lundstrom, state Game and Fish Department’s enforcement division operations supervisor, said Operation Dry Water weekend July 2-4 was designed for a heightened enforcement effort directed at boating under the influence laws and recreational boater outreach. Altogether, wardens contacted 4,180 boaters and 1,542 vessels, with 166 citations issued, the majority of which were b...
CHASELEY NEWS: Pam Rodacker attended the Legacie cousin reunion in Lawton on Sunday. Friday, Pam was in Harvey and Hurdsfield. On July 4, all three Rodackers enjoyed the Harvey and Carrington parades. June 25, Fay Fandrich and Pam went to Devils Lake to attend the bridal shower for Pam’s nephew and his bride-to-be. Fourth of July visitors of the Czech family at Lake Metigoshe were the Kenton Mindt family. Myra Gohl from Argyle, Texas, is visiting the Czechs and Knechts and attending the Hurdsfield All-School Reunion. Myra Gohl and Connie and D...
The annual Independence Day parade brought a good crowd to Carrington's Main Street this past Monday, July 4. The theme this year was Red, White and Blue in '22, and there were many excellent entries from which the judges could choose. List 2022 Independence Day parade winners It was a warm afternoon for the 2022 Independence Day parade sponsored by the Carrington Area Chamber of Commerce. Approximately 70 units participated along a route down Main Street and passed Golden Acres Manor, Bethel...
A short discussion on a proposal for the ambulance board about the building came up at the Foster County Commission meeting last week. During the meeting on Tuesday, July 5, Commissioner David Utke told the board that he talked to Jody Hovdenes about the proposal that Commissioner Scott Beumer suggested at the last meeting and she said she would talk to her board about it. That proposal included that the ambulance board continue to lease the building for $1 per year and take over the...
Memorial services for Carrington Police Chief Brandon Sola will be held as follows: • July 9 - Funeral at Oak Valley Lutheran Church in Velva at 11 a.m. Luncheon to follow at the church • July 11 - Internment at Fargo National Cemetery, 11 a.m. The entire Carrington Police Department will be in attendance to offer their final farewell to Chief Sola. In their absence, the Foster County Sheriff’s Department will be patrolling the city. **A motorcade will be traveling through Carrington on Monday, July 11 at 7:50 - 8:10 a.m., on its way to Fargo...
This Tuesday, July 12, meet up at The Market! The kickoff to this summer’s bi-weekly shopping and gathering festival features Zach Thomas, a Fargo, N.D. based act who describes his sound as “authentic hit you in the feels country music.” Thomas will play “Live at 5” in the Carrington City Park along U.S. Hwy. 281, amidst a variety of food, craft and other vendors. Every other Tuesday from now until Sept. 20, there’s a new theme, and a different mix of vendors will inundate the city park. Shoppers will find locally grown produce, baked and c...
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...
The Northern Hardy Fruit Evaluation Project orchard will be the site of a tour and featured presentation during the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center's annual field day set for July 19. The field day program will begin at 9 a.m. with coffee and a welcome. The fruit project tour will depart at 9:30 a.m. and return to the main area at noon. Lunch will be served at noon. No preregistration is needed. Kathy Wiederholt, Carrington Research Extension Center fruit...
