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Elmer Finch, Jr.

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2 years ago

August 7, 2024

Elmer Roy Finch, Jr. 91, of Carrington, ND passed away on August 2, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. He was born in Jamestown, ND on August 8, 1932, to Carrie and Elmer Finch, Sr. He grew up in Jamestown graduating from Jamestown High School in 1950. Elmer was united in marriage to Cleone Klimek in Jamestown, ND on July 11, 1953. They lived in Jamestown and later Daly City, California where Elmer was stationed in the United States Navy.

In 1967, Elmer and Cleone returned to Edmunds, ND where Elmer owned and operated the Edmunds Bar. In 1971, they moved to Carrington, ND where Elmer worked at the Vets Club. In 1978, Elmer and Cleone moved to Glenfield, ND; where they owned and operated Finches Bar for 15 years. They continued the bar business operating Finches Five Spot in Carrington until his retirement in December of 2019 at the ripe age of 87.

Elmer had a love for hunting and fishing and if he was seen in his suburban in the ditch between Glenfield and Carrington – people knew to drive on by because it was only Elmer hunting or scouting for birds. Elmer thoroughly enjoyed his hunting days with his son Mark, grandson Jimmy, and best friend Noel Drummond. His fishing days were often divided between fishing with Mark, Jimmy, good friend Merle Bickett, or anyone who would join him. Elmer made sure to bring the sandwiches and candy bars. Elmer had a love for gambling. When he wasn’t at his local bar playing cards with the guys, you could find him at Spirit Lake Casino playing poker or playing on the machines.

In 2011, Cleone and Elmer moved to Carrington. Elmer entered Golden Acres Manor in August 2022. Cleone passed away in January 2023.

Elmer is survived by daughters, Jackie (Lyle) Hecker of Belfield, ND; Kathy (Dale) Perhus; Patty Finch; and a son, Mark (Chelee) Finch, all of Carrington, ND; sister-in-law, Elaine (Tony) Krump of Yakima, WA; brother-in-law, Gene (Connie) Klimek of Jamestown, ND; 9 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jerry and Bill Finch, and grandson, Tim Hecker.

Elmer’s Visitation will be Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 12:00PM-1:00PM followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00PM all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, ND.

On-line condolences may be sent at www.EvansFuneralHomeND.com

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North Dakota voters to decide single-subject requirement for future constitutional amendments on June 9

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2 hours ago

June 3, 2026

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North Dakota voters to decide single-subject requirement for future constitutional amendments on June 9

On June 9, North Dakota voters will decide Constitutional Amendment 1, which would, if approved, create a single-subject rule for future constitutional amendments. A single-subject rule is a requirement for ballot measures to address a single subject, topic, or issue. Constitutional Amendment 1 would also establish a separate-vote requirement for legislatively referred constitutional amendments. This […]

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And he’s off

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12 hours ago

June 3, 2026

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BRECKENRIDGE — Coaches, teammates, friends and family gathered in the south parking lot of Breckenridge High School for another state tournament sendoff.

Friends, family, teammates and coaches joined Berndt for a photo before cheering him on as he rode off in the ceremonial convertible.

Corbin Abner Lee / Wahpeton Daily News

This year, it was Troy Berndt taking the ceremonial convertible ride. He is headed to St. Michael-Albertville High School for the Minnesota Class A State Track and Field Meet on June 4-6.

Breckenridge track - Berndt, Erlandson and the Haires — Troy Berndt, left, give his supporters one last smile before embarking on his state journey. David Erlandson, next to Berndt, accompanied him in the convertible, and will be with him at the meet on June 4. Tom Haire, driving, and Christy Haire are in the front seats.

He will be running in the third heat of the 400-meter prelims, scheduled for 4:52 p.m. June 4. There are seven athletes in each heat, 21 total, and nine will advance to the finals at 6:20 p.m. June 5.

The top two finishers in each heat advance, along with the next three best times. Berndt’s personal best time of 50.67 has him seeded 13th, but the 10th-, 11th- and 12th-seeded runners are less than five hundredths of a second ahead of him. The eighth- and ninth-seeded runners are also close, at 50.33 and 50.39, respectively.

Berndt dropped nearly seven-tenths of a second from his previous personal best at the Section 6A West Subsection Meet on May 21, running 51.35, and shaved another 0.68 seconds off at the Section 6A Championships on May 28 with a time of 50.67. If he keeps lowering his time, he will have a shot at reaching the podium against the best runners in Class A.

Breckenridge track - convoy — Berndt and company taking their spot in the convoy behind Breckenridge Fire Department and Police Department vehicles.

Results and photos will be available online immediately following the race June 4 and in the June 10 print edition of the Wahpeton Daily News.

Corbin Lee is a sports reporter for the Wahpeton Daily News and Richland County News-Monitor. Corbin can be reached by calling (701) 291-3551 or emailing corbin.lee@wahpetondailynews.com.

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Today in History, 1971: Rugby repeats as North Dakota sand greens golf champion

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June 3, 2026

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Today in History, 1971: Rugby repeats as North Dakota sand greens golf champion

On this day in 1971, Rugby repeated as North Dakota’s high school sand greens golf champion behind medalist Dwight Stempson’s winning performance.

Here is the complete story as it appeared in the paper that day:

Rugby Repeats As Sand Greens Golf Champion

RUGBY, N. D. — Rugby repeated as North Dakota high school sand greens golf champion here Wednesday, posting a four-man total of 293 strokes for 18 holes.

Led by medalist Dwight Stempson’s medalist 36-35 — 71, the Panthers were eight strokes ahead of runnerup Stanley, which had a 301. Following were Garrison 311, Beulah 315, Leeds 322, Ashley 323, Bottineau 328, Pembina 329, Tioga 332, Parshall 341 and Hettinger 342.

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Stempson and teammate Bruce Carlson each had one-under par 71s, but Carlson was unable to be at the regional and wasn’t qualified for individual honors.

Rounding out the Rugby totals were Delwin Wilson 40-37 — 77 and Dennett Hutchinson 35-39 — 74. Gary Kirchoffner, 41-39 — 80, was Rugby’s fifth entrant with the best four-of-five scores counted.

Runnerup Stanley was led by Steve Springan’s 34-38 — 72 and Joe Springan’s 36-38 — 74. Their two-man total of 146 strokes was good enough for the doubles title. Two strokes back with a 148 was the duo of Stempson and Wilson. Stan Saathoff and Mike Stepina of Garrison each had 76s for a 152 total and the Ashley combo of Steve Maier (76) and Dave Kretschmar (78) was fourth with a 154.

Stempson was the driving contest winner with a distance of 280 yards. Chris Knutson of Garrison headed the pitch and putt competition.

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Kate Almquist is the social media manager for InForum. After working as an intern, she joined The Forum full time starting in January 2022. Readers can reach her at kalmquist@forumcomm.com.

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