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Even without the use of language, Alex VanRay can "say" more with a smile, hug and an exuberant yell than one could possibly imagine. The son of Matt and Jane VanRay of rural Pingree can't help being the gifted dispenser of joy that he is. "Whether it's at a ball game, at church or at the grocery store, Alex seems to seek people out and give them a wave, laugh or big hug," says Jane, his mom. "It seems like so many people know Alex and help look out for him." Alex lives with a condition called...
Interesting and peculiar things are often found in old buildings when repair work is being done. The Foster County Commission learned at their meeting last week that contractors found something unexpected on top of the concrete in the basement of the courthouse. During the meeting, held on Tuesday, February 6, Chris Thomas of EAPC Architects and Engineers attended via telephone and Joe Olson, foreman of General Roofing and Construction, was at the meeting. Olson explained to the board that origi...
Carrington High School’s National Honors Society has decided to join forces with the Alzheimer’s Association to help fund research, raise support, and spread awareness of dementia. In honor of all those affected by the disease, the Carrington chapter has planned to host a “purple night” during the boys’ basketball game on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. By bringing awareness to this devastating disease, our community can help in finding a cure to the ongoing pain that Alzheimer’s causes families everywhere. The NHS Chapter will have a bake sale t...
The 6th Annual Fargo Hotdish Festival sponsored by Drekker Brewing Company and hosted at Brewhalla in Fargo, N.D., was held Sunday, February 4. Cows & Company Creamery of Carrington, N.D., competed in the event and received the Grand Champion and People's Choice award. Attendees had a chance to sample hotdishes from the fourteen restaurants that participated in the contest. They included Blackbird Woodfire, The Boiler Room - Fargo, Frank's Lounge, Nova Eatery Fargo, Marge's Diner, Mezzaluna,...
A benefit for Scott Burnham, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer, will be held Sunday, February 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Bordulac Bar & Grill. A soup and sandwich bar will be served during the event with a silent auction at 6 p.m. The benefit will help defray Scott’s medical and travel expenses to the Mayo Clinic....
This week are highlighting three more Co-op Placement students. Hunter Bachmeier is employed by Wholesale Ag Products where he is learning skills such as how to drive a forklift and how to handle chemical properly. At Wholesale Ag Products, Hunter says, "Much of my job relates to distributing chemicals to farmers." Although his favorite activity is washing vehicles and least favorite is washing shuttles. Tyler Walker spends her time at Central Steel Building & Construction talking to customers,...
CARRINGTON, ND – Sarah Aberle has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Customer Service & Sales Supervisor at Gate City Bank. She joined the bank in December 2021, previously serving as Customer Service & Sales Supervisor and Customer Service Representative. Originally from Bondurant, Iowa, Aberle brings more than 10 years of experience to Gate City Bank. She earned her business management degree from Iowa State University. Aberle currently lives in Carrington, and outside of work, she e...
MINOT, N.D. – Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) through the North Dakota State Fair Foundation will once again offer grants and scholarships to North Dakota high school students involved in 4-H or FFA. Twenty $500 grants are available to 4-H clubs and FFA chapters to be used for one of two purposes: Community service projects that will benefit the club or chapter’s local area, or North Dakota State Fair participation, such as expenses associated with the club or chapter participating/exhibiting in the North Dakota State Fair. These funds are int...
The 2024 convention of the District 29 Democratic NPL will take place February 24, 1:00 p.m., at the Pekin Community Center. At the convention, attendees will nominate delegates to attend the state Dem-NPL convention in Fargo Avalon Center for April 4-7, hear from state candidates and elect new district officers. Attendees will also hear from statewide candidates Katrina Christenson for US Senate and Trygve Hammer of US House and other candidates are invited. Legislative District 29 includes Foster, Griggs, Nelson, Steele and rural Stutsman...
Bismarck State College is pleased to recognize the students who have completed the coursework to graduate in Fall 2023. Fall graduates are eligible to participate in BSC’s 84th Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Bismarck Event Center. The following local students are graduates: • Brian Beckley, Fessenden, N.D., graduate with an Associate in Applied Science in Agriculture Industry and Technology • Breanna Mittleider, Carrington, N.D., graduate with an Associate in Applied Science in Agriculture Industry and Technology and a...
A $500.00 scholarship from the Carrington Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) will be announced this spring at the Honors Night at Carrington High School. The scholarship opportunity is available to students at Carrington High School that are employed by Chamber member businesses. Applications are available at the high school and also at the CCEDC office. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2024. Your Chamber is happy to sponsor this scholarship as we know how important our youth are in our local workforce. For more information,...
Highest Honor 12th grade: Sydney Friedt, Sophie Garr, Ethan Gast, Sarah Hallwachs, Madison Johnson, Isabella Neuman, Kacie Rexin, Olivia Threadgold 11th grade: Joshua Bickett, Maxim Ciubotareanu, Sierra Friedt, Edyn Hoornaert, Krystal Klein, Kendall Kovar, Kenadie Pazdernik, Brynn Smith, Sydney Speldrich, Kaydence VanRay, Hailee Weber, Isabel Wendel, Reagan Wolsky, Jazmyn Ybarra 10th grade: Jacob Boeshans, Molly Hansen, Rowan Jess, Abigail Lee, Aubrey Neis, Bailey Ness, Kelsi Neuman, Sienna Topp 9th grade: Alexis Harris, Sophie Spitzer 8th...
Carrington School District Regular School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 Place: High School ITV Room I. CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. II. REGULAR ITEMS A. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda B. Approve Minutes • January 11, 2024 • January 23, 2024 C. Approve Financial Reports 1. Activities Fund 2. Revolving Fund 3. Lunch Fund 4. General Fund 5. Fund Balance Reports D. Presentation of Bills and Check Register III. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Administrative Reports 1. Mrs. Helseth 2. Mr. Weber 3. Mrs. Helm 4. Joel Lemer Sup...
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. Williston may allow chickens The Williston City Commission on Jan. 23 approved the first reading of an ordinance to allow chickens within city limits. The matter was taken into consideration after the city received a request to consider allowing chickens within city limits, which sparked meetings...
Fargo – Prairie Public has launched the 2024 PBS Kids Writers Contest to encourage children’s reading and writing skills through hands-on, active learning. Children in kindergarten through third grade in the Prairie Public broadcast area are eligible to submit stories, and the deadline is March 22, 2023. Each story entered will be evaluated by Prairie Public staff and a team of local teachers and librarians until a First-Place Winner and three Red Ribbon Favorites are chosen for each grade level. Every child who enters the contest will rec...
It’s another year of “lasts” at the Wobbema house. Yes, I realize we are smack dab in the middle of our daughter’s senior year, but reality didn’t set in until just a few days ago. It all started when a fellow mom of a senior posted a picture of her son on social media last week. That night was the last time he’d play high school basketball on his home court, and she was wrestling with all the emotions that come with it. I replied that I was fortunate that NR-S was hosting the district girls’ to...
Minot was a busy place over the weekend. There were three major events going on so there were a lot of people in town. First, the KMOT Ag Expo was happening. This has become one of the largest events of its kind on the northern Great Plains. Second, there was a farmers’ market symposium at the NDSU Research Extension Center and third, the North Dakota Association of Dance and Drill hosted the state dance competition in the Minot State University Dome. Thirty-eight teams from across the state w...
Now that my age has surpassed the mid-century mark and I’m more ancient than virtually all professional athletes, everyone in my department at work, and even my pastor at church, I’ve noticed that the old memory is not what it used to . . . . Wait. What was I writing about again? My cognitive decline became all too obvious the other day when I was at the Verizon store upgrading to one of those newfangled iPhone jumbo-large-print editions with a camera powerful enough to take photos of the por...
Dear Editor, Generosity throughout Carrington contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected 10 million shoebox gifts in 2023. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2023, the ministry is now sending over 11.3 million shoebox gifts to children worldwide, including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster. Through the continued generosity of donors since 1993, Operation C...
12 Years Ago February 17, 1949 Transfer of the Foster County Junior Fair property to Foster County was completed at a recent meeting of the board of county commissioners, the act being in conformity with the proposal approved by the voters of the county in the general election last November. With this transfer, the Fair association went out of existence and the Foster County Fair became a county institution. Stene’s Service Station’s bowling team, Carrington, took the lead in the state bow...
FEBRUARY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Feb. 12 - BBQ Chicken Breast, Rosted Potatoes, Carrots, Pineapple - Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m. Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., Feb. 13 - Scrambled Eggs, Ham, Hashbrown Patty, Blueberry Muffin, Pears, Juice - Pinochle Thurs., Feb. 15 - Taco Salad, Salsa & Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese with Peaches Fri., Feb. 16 - Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Stuffing, California Blend Vegetables, Pumpkin Bar - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., Feb. 17 - Public Cards Pinochle...
February 6, 2024 Teresa Kay Bohl, Carrington, N.D.: use of safety belts, $20 Syed Muqeethd, Edmonton, Alberta, Can.: exceeded speed limit, $21 Connor James Gast, Carrington, N.D.: limitations on backing, $20...
Carrington Elementary 6th Grade END OF SECOND NINE WEEKS A Honor Roll Nathan Boeshans, Cade Helseth, Henry Pavelko, Anastyn VanRay B Honor Roll Emerson Baumann, Kaydri Cabler, Mason Cook, Clayton Eversvik, Grace Inglish, Jayce Kollman, Kahri Kollman, Jessa Larsen, Jennie Lee, Asher McIllonie, Kaylee Mehlhoff, Violette Nava, James Rau, Emma Smith, Aubree Trottier, Krew Wolsky, Linda Yuja...
JAMESTOWN, N.D. - February is heart health month. The human heart is the body's hardest working muscle and Jamestown Regional Medical Center's upcoming JRMC U is designed to help you take care of it. "Love Your Ticker: Cracking the Code to a Healthy Heart" will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Two Rivers Activity Center, 1501 5th St. NE, Jamestown. The free class will be presented by JRMC Clinical Exercise Physiologists Madeline Ranum and Sydney Ellingson. The pair will...
Carrington City Library Winter Hours October - March Mondays – 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays - Thursday - 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Fridays Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Events • Monday, February 12: Maker Monday: Make Snowflakes using STEAM skills, 3:30 p.m. • February 20: Movie and Munchies at 3:30 p.m. showing Scooby Doo and Krypto, Too! • February 21: 2:00 p.m. Kaffee Klatsch • Monday, January 26: Robotics Club at 3:30 p.m. Taco-in-a-Bag Taco-in-a-Bag will be served Tuesday, February 20, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Carringto...
