The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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On Friday, Dec. 29, Governor Doug Burgum declared a state of emergency after an ice storm that began on Christmas day caused significant damage to infrastructure and farmland. According to a press release from the Governor's office, the emergency declaration encompasses the three-day event Dec. 25-27 that caused the National Weather Service to issue its first ice storm warning in North Dakota since 2016. Roads were virtually impassable in the immediate aftermath of the storm, and several...
The Foster County Commission held a special meeting to tie up year-end bills with a couple more items on the agenda. During the meeting held on Friday, December 29, 2023, year-end bills were approved for payment. In other business: • The board passed a motion for the commission chairman to sign an agreement to send to Youthworks in Fargo, N.D., provided by the Foster County Sheriff, Justin Johnson. The Youthworks programs are for runaway, homeless and street youth; juvenile offenders; youth f...
Not everybody in the county is happy about the courthouse basement renovation. At the Foster County Commission meeting last week, commissioner Pat Copenhaver told the board that some residents are questioning the cost of the project. During the meeting held on Tuesday, January 2, Copenhaver said people are calling him, saying that there are more important things in the county that need repair, such as roads and some of the county shops. He also said he is concerned about the county running out...
Brayden Odstrcil and Trey Morley were among the members of the Best of Buddies (BOB) chapters from Carrington, Fessenden, Kensal and Pingree who volunteered their time at Heaven's Helpers Soup Cafe in Bismarck on Tuesday, December 12. Heaven's Helpers was founded in 2018....
Some readers may know that my wife and I lived in China for 18 years before moving to North Dakota. I was telling a group of men about our experience during breakfast several weeks ago, when the topic of water came up. “The tap water in China is untreated and not safe to drink,” I said. “Those who can afford it typically have purified water in five-gallon bottles delivered to their homes. The alternative is to fill a kettle and boil the water before drinking it.” The men seemed surpris...
The American Legion/VFW Auxiliary participated in an activity with the veterans at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. They served coffee/treats to let them know how much they loved and appreciated them in the Christmas season. Pictured around the table from left to right: Linda Lauckner, Charlotte Nelson, Berty Klocke, Gerald Klocke, Marlene Boyer, Bill Bauer, Marlys Bauer and Catherine Kutz. Auxiliary members attending the event were Linda Lauckner, Charlotte Nelson (ALA treasurer), Shirley...
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is proud to announce the opening of its Women's Walk-In Clinic at the start of 2024. The JRMC Women's Walk-In Clinic is located at 2422 20th St. SW in the JRMC Specialty Clinic. Hours of operation will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The team hopes to expand coverage based on demand and invites your call for a same-day appointment on Tuesdays and Fridays. The clinic will support more urgent women's health issues that might...
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. Ukranian family comes to Bottineau As Christmas was coming upon us this past week, the Bottineau Area Christian Ministerial Association and a new family from Ukraine truly felt the blessings of the holiday season. For almost a year, Rev. Beth Kelsey, pastor of United Parish, and the director of the...
The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free virtual presentation titled, “Person-Centered Dementia Care: Recommendations for Professionals.” This presentation will take place on Wednesday, January 17 from 9:00 a.m. - Noon. This webinar is free and open to health-care professionals; registration is required. To register for the class, call 1-800-272-3900 or visit, communityresourcefinder.org. The Alzheimer’s Association is a leader in defining best practices of quality care for individuals living with dementia. The updated Alzheim...
12 Years Ago January 13, 1949 Election of officers took place at the regular monthly meeting of the Carrington volunteer fire department Monday evening. C.W. Yoder was re-elected assistant chief of the department. Russell Schutt was elected to succeed Joe Polries as secretary-treasurer, Martin Hjelseth was re-elected trustee for a three year term. F.K. Wheeler serves as chief of the department through appointment by the city mayor. He began a two-year term in 1948. Recently elected officers...
JANUARY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Jan. 8 - Chicken & Noodles, Peas, Tossed Salad, Oranges - Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m. - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., Jan. 9 - Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Broccoli, Fruit in Jello - Pinochle Wed., Jan. 10 - Make up Meal - Beef Stew, Peas & Carrots, Garden Salad, Pears - Open Cards Thurs, Jan. 11 - Tuna Noodle Hotdish, Mixed Vegetables, Oranges - Whist Fri., Jan. 12 - Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Carrots, Peaches - Golf Sat., Jan. 13 -...
The holidays are over and your poinsettia is looking a little worse for wear. Some of the leaves are crispy and the lower canopy looks bare. Nevertheless, many people experience grief and can't part with their sad-looking poinsettias. Dakota Gardener is here to be your counselor and help you move through the grief stages from denial to acceptance. During the denial stage, people mistakenly think that poinsettias are easy to grow and will remain attractive indoors the whole year. This is not the...
There’s not enough snow to ride a snowmobile. The trees are bare, and the stubble from last year’s crop is still visible. There’s even water running through the ditches in some areas, in January! It’s “the winter that wasn’t,” some have written. Those that typically revel in that white winter wonderland are depressed to see bare trees and black ground. All I know is that the unseasonably warm temperatures and little to no snowfall have made winter all the more bearable for me. Last year at...
Because we aren’t most people who go to Grandma’s house for Christmas, it was a traveling holiday to Rapid City, S.D., and back. It’s a long trip, nearly 1,000 miles round trip and just to do something different, we took U.S. Highway 85 from Watford City to Spearfish, even though it’s a little out of the way. We did that just to break up the monotony of the road, basically from Reeder to Sturgis. Along the way, we came upon Amidon and there is a sign on the outside of town that says “Nation’s sm...
Okay, maybe I’m approaching this from a position of privilege. One of my earliest memories is of tagging along to my mother’s former grammar school when she voted. Social Studies was one of my favorite elementary school classes. Mr. Lowry’s junior high Civics class taught us about polling, current events and debate skills. I made straight A’s when I minored in Political Science in college. So I’m a wee bit prejudiced when I applaud the arrival of the book “Restoring the City on a Hill: U.S....
Phyllis Hook It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Phyllis June Hook, 88 years old, who departed on December 23, 2023, to be with her Lord Jesus. She passed away peacefully in Surprise, Arizona, with her family by her side. She will be sorely missed until we meet again. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Laurie, Teresa and her son, Mike and her siblings, Marlys, Allen, Beverly and Gary. She was a beloved grandmother to nine grandchildren and eight... Full story
Larry Rockvoy Larry Roy Rockvoy, 71 of Devils Lake, N.D., died on Friday, December 29, 2023, at his home in the loving care of family and friends. Funeral services for Larry were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Devils Lake on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., with Reverend JoHanna Buchholz officiating. Military Honors were accorded by the Neathery-Simensen Post #756, Devils Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars and the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team-Navy. Burial will be in the... Full story
In 2003 California Governor Gray Davis was forced out of office as a result of a recall election. He was replaced by the body-builder, turned-actor, turned-politician, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Governor Davis was the second person ever removed from government as the result of a recall election. The first was the 12th governor of North Dakota, Lynn Joseph Frazier, who passed away in January of 1947. In 1881, at the age of seven, Lynn Frazier moved with his parents to a homestead in Pembina County,...
Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My wife passed away a few months ago and her social media accounts are still active. Sad Spouse Dear Sad, I’m very sorry for your loss, but this is a smart move on your behalf and one that often gets overlooked. Social media is part of many people’s daily lives, but when a person passes away their dormant accounts can become vulnerable to scammers who can hack into them and even steal your decea...
Brothers Callen and Nic Garber were the podium finishers for the Carrington boys wrestlers, taking second and sixth place at 189 and 139 pounds, respectively, in the junior varsity division of the Rumble on the Red Thursday and Friday, December 28-29. The Rumble, held annually at the Fargodome between the Christmas and New Year's holidays, is billed as the largest high school tournament in the United States. The placings, along with good weekends from the rest of the lineup, allowed the Cards to...
CHS had a golden opportunity for their first win of the season go by the wayside in the opener of the Carrington Shootout, as they dropped a 66-63 overtime heartbreaker to the Nedrose Cardinals. The next day, Stanley took control from the outset and sent the hometown Cards to their sixth straight defeat to begin the season, 62-28. Junior guard Josh Bickett gave Carrington a chance with 27 points, including six in the extra session. Ten points each were scored by Ryder Bickett and Grady Shipman,...
Harvey-Wells County cut the Rocket lead from 10 down to a single point in the final six minutes, but could not get the basket to put them on top as they fell 51-50 to New Rockford-Sheyenne in Harvey on Thursday, December 28. A quick four- point start for the Rockets was answered by six straight from HWC's Avery Williams for a Hornet 6-4 lead. Easton Simon scored five in the first quarter for the Rockets, but Tallen Thorson scored the final four points for a 12-10 HWC lead after one. The Rockets...
Carrington had one of their most impressive three-game stretches shooting from the perimeter in a sweep over Hazen (71-38) and Stanley (64-28) at their home Shootout, and taking a 72-60 win over Valley City last Tuesday night at the Hi-Liner Activity Center. In both of their Shootout wins, the Cards dialed long distance for eight threes, but that was small potatoes compared to what was in store for the Hi-Liners. Coach Andy Braaten's squad finished with 12 trifectas as they took down a...
It wasn't pretty or efficient at times, but the Griggs/Midkota Titans found their stride in the second half to take a 57-50 win over the Nelson County Chargers Tuesday night, January 2, in Glenfield. The game was the first District 4 contest for both the 5-4 Titans and 2-8 Chargers, and G-M had issues shooting and defending in the first half as they trailed at the break, 27-23. It took a big fourth quarter for G-M, keyed by nine free throws in crunch time and six field goals, to overtake a...
The M-P-B Thunder teams earned a split at Bismarck State's Shootout December 28-29, with the boys winning two games and the girls losing two. Scores from the two days were as follows: BSC Shootout, Bismarck Girls Richardton-Taylor 51, M-P-B 41 M-P-B 9 12 10 10 41 R-T 14 8 16 12 51 M-P-B: Kalen Kinzell 14, Maddie Gefroh 11, Abby Ryun 6, Alaina Bosche 4, Violet Bohl 2, Cale Redlin 2, Brynn Sorenson 2. Totals: 15 FG, 7-13 FT, 18 fouls. Three-pointers: Kinzell 2. Fouled out: Gefroh, Redlin. R-T:...
