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  • School Board Agenda: August 9, 2022

    Aug 8, 2022

    Carrington School District Regular School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Place: High School ITV Room - 7:00 p.m. AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. II. REGULAR ITEMS A. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda B. Approve Minutes • July 11, 2022 C. Approve Financial Reports 1. Activities Fund 2. Revolving Fund 3. Lunch Fund 4. General Fund 5. Fund Balance Report D. Presentation of Bills and Check Register III. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Delegations: None B. Reports 1. Mrs. Helseth – Elementary Principal 2. Mr. Weber – High School Princ...

  • Feeling the pain: Tough draw leads to two-and-out for Post 25

    Erik Gjovik|Aug 8, 2022

    "Obviously didn't have the results we were looking for," Head Coach Tim Ranum sighed, regarding his Post 25 team's latest trip to the State Class B American Legion Baseball Tournament in Garrison. Whether it was the unfortunate draw of facing two of the top three teams in their pair of losses to finish the season, miscues at inopportune times, or a young team running out of luck, it all seem to go south for the Redbirds Wednesday and Thursday, July 27-28. Post 25 ran into a power-surging...

  • Girls' golf preview: CHS kicks off fall season with talent at top, promising youth

    Erik Gjovik|Aug 8, 2022

    Carrington's girls golf program achieved an eighth place finish last fall at the State 'B' Golf Tournament, and the team is primed to be another player in the Region 2 mix. Under the tutelage of second-year Coach Wayne Shipman, the Cards made strides throughout the year in shooting consistent rounds, and a good young class of golfers coming up is cause for optimism. The top returner is junior Kacie Rexin. She was the lone state qualifier by automatic score, and finished second at the regional...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: August 8, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Aug 8, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Anglers reminded to follow ANS regulations, including draining live wells and removing plugs. *Blue-green algae updates, N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality: No advisories or warnings listed but conditions could change daily. Several N.D. lakes are under investigation, including Hobart Lake, Barnes Co. or have low toxin levels, including Hecker’s Lake, Sheridan Co.; Jamestown Reservoir, Lake No. 5, Kidder Co., and Reule Lake, Stutsman Co. Go to the agency website, (deq.nd.gov) for more information. *Registration now open for t...

  • Highlights from National Night Out 2022

    Erik Gjovik|Aug 8, 2022

    National Night Out, an annual event celebrating Carrington's longstanding coordination between law enforcement, first responders and the community they serve, was held Tuesday evening, August 2, at City Park. The occasion is traditionally held the first Tuesday of August, except in Texas, when it is celebrated in October. The event's history in the United States dates back to 1984, and is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. It had very humble beginnings, as community residents...

  • NDSU Extension grant writing workshop September 28

    Aug 8, 2022

    North Dakota State University Extension will host a two-part interactive Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing workshop 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 20 at the North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum in Bismarck. The two-day workshop teaches grant writers of all skill levels how to prepare and submit a professional proposal. It is geared toward agricultural producers and those who work or volunteer for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, community clubs, or local government units and d...

  • Yard of the Week: August 8, 2022

    Aug 8, 2022

    Located at 11 6th St. SE, Yard of the Week honors go to Tom and Sharon Paintner with their beautiful backyard blooms and décor. Yard of the Week is sponsored by Runnings and Carrington Garden Club....

  • Grief Support Group meets at Jamestown

    Aug 8, 2022

    The Jamestown Area Grief Support Team is offering a grief support group for anyone who is grieving the loss of someone important to them, whether the loss is recent or from years past. The group will meet once a week at 1:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 424 1st Ave South in Jamestown beginning on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, and will run for six weeks. In his book, “Understanding Your Grief,” internationally recognized expert in the field of loss and grief, Dr. Alan Wolfelt states, “You can benefit from a connectedness that comes from pe...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: August 8, 2022

    Red Hoff|Aug 8, 2022

    CHASELEY NEWS: Friday evening, Connie Czech stopped in to wish Lynda Roller a belated Happy Birthday. Thursday, Pam Rodacker went to Harvey. Tuesday, Pam and Julie and Marvin Rodacker were in Jamestown. BOWDON NEWS: Pat Fortney and Laurel Jones accompanied Gary and Laurene Heintz to Pettibone on Friday to attend a celebration of Bob and Joan Martin’s “50th” wedding anniversary, hosted by their children, Chris Martin and Cara and Hoyt Wagner. Most of the original wedding attendants were able to be at the party and, unlike 50 years ago, nobod...

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  • Fessenden-Bowdon FFA members exhibit at North Dakota State Fair

    Lane Moellenkamp|Aug 8, 2022

    Fifty-six members of the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter recently exhibited 187 items at the North Dakota State Fair held August 22-30 in Minot. The following grand and reserve champions awards were earned: Grand Champion Awards Austin Brame - Tire Rim Shop Chair; Garin Opdahl - Large Namesign; Brody Jones - Corn Sheaf; Brody Jones - Dill, white onions and apples; Logan Grover - 1st show - squash; Logan Grover - 2nd show - beans, yellow onions, yellow zucchini, cherry tomatoes (honeycomb variety) Reserve Champion Awards Ryan Snively - Educational...

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