The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Plans continue for the proposed Carrington Rainbow Gardens and Visitors Center with a projected start date of 2024. Currently, the plans for the Japanese garden are ongoing and evolving. Conversations with a Japanese horticulturist, Sadafumi Uchiyama, are happening at this point. Mr. Uchiyama has been instrumental in the development of a Japanese garden in Fargo, N.D., as well as other states. As a 501C3 non-profit, the organization is fundraising for the project with a goal of 100% of the...
Just before 7 a.m. on Friday, April 21, the Carrington Police Department received three calls within minutes. Residents reported a male walking down the middle of Main Street with a gun, yelling at passersby. Chief Christopher Bittmann arrived on scene at 7 a.m., and observed a male walking east down the street carrying a gun case, just two blocks from the school. Bittmann identified the individual as 36-year-old Andrew Jager of Carrington. Jager flailed his arms rapidly and repeatedly yelled...
The CARING-ton Preschool Art Show was held at the Carrington City Library on Thursday, April 20. This year's art program focus was Process Art. The artwork will be on display at the library until Thursday, May 4. Raffle tickets to support the arts program are on sale at the library until May 11 for $1.00 each. Prizes are a quilt, a picture, and a bowl – all with parts made by the Caring-ton Preschool students....
At Carrington High School's annual Honors Night Tuesday evening, April 25, a trio of students were recognized for their choice to pursue careers and a cause greater than themselves. Alexis Wangen, McCoy Beckley and Wyatt Neuman received the 2023 Patriot Award, given to students who are currently, or have stated plans to serve in any branch of the armed forces upon graduation. The certificates given to award recipients laud the students for having "...chosen the incredibly noble path to serve...
On Tuesday, May 2, Carrington High School will host its annual Arts Expo to premiere the fine arts accomplishments of CHS students. This year’s theme is “Dinosaur Swamp.” Art will be on display starting at 6:30 p.m. Speech and music performances will start at 7:00 p.m. On display will be projects created in art classes and by independent study students instructed by Megan Trautman. Also featured are vocal and instrumental selections, under the direction of Kristina Schuh. Members of the speech team, coached by Kristen Hewitt, will also perfo...
Every year, the American Legion Auxiliary sponsors an Americanism essay contest. This year's winner is Rachel Boeshans, a seventh grade student at Carrington Public Schools. She received a monetary reward and a certificate of excellence for her outstanding essay. What does Patriotism mean to me? By Rachel Boeshans There are three main themes that come to my mind when someone says patriotism. Patriotism is all around; I can see, hear, and feel it. There are many ways that one can display...
Dorothy Fenske received the Healthy Communities Traveling Award for her wonderful volunteerism and dedication to the Carrington Community. Fenske is a wonderful asset to Carrington, not only in her outstanding work as a volunteer coordinator for the Health Center, but also in her volunteer work throughout the community. Although retired from her position, she continues to serve. She has organized blood drives as well as fundraisers, and volunteers for Carrington Daily Bread and many church...
The Foster County Commission heard from Holly Zieman at a special meeting last week. Zieman represented the Foster County Board of Health regarding a wage adjustment for a public health district employee. During the meeting held on Tuesday, April 25, Zieman said the board decided they needed to get public health nurse, Cassie Ness’s wage up due to the fact that she has been carrying the load along with public health director Lisa Hilbert. Zieman said because the public health office is c...
TEN PINS LEAGUE - Week 27 Chain Gang 92.5 51.5 5 Spot. 89.0 55.0 Randy’s Pro Shop 80.0 64.0 Schulz Plb, Htg & A/C 79.5 64.5 Cornhuskers 78.0 66.0 Headlocks Bar 63.5 80.5 Farm Credit Services 50.5 93.5 Shamrock Bar 43.0 101.0 High Team Game: Randy’s Pro Shop, 846; Headlocks, 755; Cornhusters, 738 High Team Series: Randy’s Pro Shop, 2269; Cornhuskers, 2184; Headlocks, 2130 High Individual Game: Tom Carr, 245; Ron Morlock, 241; Dave Roberts, 232 High Individual Series: Randy Peterson, 636; Ron Morlock, 636; Kevin Carr, 618...
One of the most horrific mass murders in North Dakota's history occurred in April of 1920, at the farmstead of Jacob Wolf near Turtle Lake. Wolf, his wife, five children, and a 13-year-old farmhand were brutally murdered with a hatchet and shotgun. Five of the victims were found in the cellar of the farmhouse by a neighbor, and three were found in the nearby barn and hayshed. One lone survivor, eight-month-old Emma, was unharmed in her crib. On this date in 1920, without leads or a suspect,...
The Carrington High School music department attended the regional music contest at Valley City State University on April 15. Thirty-seven students participated in 25 entries and twelve received a star, qualifying them for state music, which will be held Saturday, May 6 at Minot State University campus. The qualifying entries included: • Soloists: Jazmyn Ybarra, saxophone; Autumn Munson, vocal; Gavyn Anderson, trumpet and Joe Lindberg, saxophone • Clairent duet: Kendall Kovar and Aubrey Nei...
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. Energy groups sound alarm on new film A new movie that focuses on one of western North Dakota’s key industries is drawing positive reviews from some, and sharp criticism from others. “How to Blow Up a Pipeline” began airing in theaters across the country on April 7. It’s based on a book, of the same na...
Dorothy Gellert Dorothy L. Gellert passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023, in Monrovia, Calif., at the age of 97½. Born Dorothy Lorraine Bonderud on September 27, 1925, in Carrington, N.D., she was the 12th of 14 children born to Oluf Bonderud and Ella (Silseth) Bonderud. After graduating from Carrington High School in 1943, she travelled by train to California, chaperoned by her Aunt Ingeborg, to join other members of her family already living there. She found a job at a local... Full story
Richard Biel Richard Biel, 70, Fargo, N.D., died Thursday, April 13, in Essentia Health, Fargo. No services will be held. Burial will be in Carrington (N.D.) Cemetery. Arrangements by Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home.... Full story
Where did the month of April go? That’s what I find myself wondering. So much for April showers. May we please get May flowers anyway? Surely the April snow had enough moisture in it to help them bloom. The next day that I’ll wake up in North Dakota is Monday, May 1, the publication date of this newspaper. I have sticky notes all over my MacBook and more on my desk, to remind me of all the things I must finish before we leave for the NASP Western National Archery Tournament in Utah. As I pre...
Two weeks ago while I was watching huge chunks of ice pass by and the Des Lacs River quickly rise to flood stage, I saw a fur-bearing animal on the water trying to swim upstream. I was able to get some pictures of it, but in using an iPhone, you don’t have the option of changing lenses and the optic zoom on the phone is basically useless. My first impression was that it was an otter. And in the process of putting that and several other pictures of the flooding on Facebook, some of my friends c...
“Junior, this year to prepare for ‘Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day’ I want to teach you about all the taxes that you’ll have to pay as a working adult.” “What are taxes, Dad?” “Taxes are what the government will take out of your paycheck, and will tack onto almost everything you will purchase, to fund lots and lots of programs, Junior — many of which are unnecessary.” “Unnecessary, Dad?” “Junior, when our country was founded in 1776, our founders believed in limited government and th...
12 Years Ago April 29, 1948 Flying in military formation, planes from the Carrington Flying Service accompanied Soo Line train No. 3 as it pulled into the station here Saturday morning, April 24. Aboard the train were the bodies of Lt. James L. McCreary and Lt. Clarence L. Bonderud, killed during the battle for Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands campaign of World War II. The bodies were being returned by the War Department at the request of the parents for final burial in the Carrington...
MAY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., May 1 - Cheeseburger on a Bun, Baby Bakers, Rainbow Coleslaw, Jello with Fruit, Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., May 2 - Tuna Hotdish, Garden Salad, Peas, Bar - Pinochle Thurs., May 4 - BBQ Chicken Quarters, Potato Salad, California Blend Vegetables, Cake - Whist Fri., May 5 - Lasagna Hotdish, Garden Salad, Carrots, Garlic Bread Stick, Fruit - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., May 6 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome....
April 25, 2023 Abdiwali Ali Sharif-Abdinasir, Fargo, N.D.: disregarded stop sign, $40 Douglas Albert Block, Moorhead, Minn.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Colton David Anderson, Minot, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $13...
Dear Savvy Senior, I have some hip and back problems and could use a walking cane to help me get around. Is there anything I should know about canes before I buy one? Limping Linda Dear Linda, When it comes to choosing a cane, most people don’t give it much thought, but they should. Walking canes come in many different styles, shapes and sizes today, so you need to take into account your needs and preferences to ensure you choose one that’s appropriate for you. Here are some tips that can hel...
Lyndon Larson Lyndon Harold Larson, 72, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at home in Olathe, Kansas. His visitation will be Friday, May 5 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. His funeral service will be held Saturday, May 6 at 10:30 a.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, Carrington, N.D., with Rev. Keith Hurlbut officiating. His burial will be at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, May 8 at the N.D. Veteran's... Full story
Edythe Mittleider A beautiful rose has been taken and planted in heaven's garden. On April 22, 2023, Edythe Marie (Lang) Mittleider, 85, was taken by our Savior to her home in heaven. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 27, at Steele United Methodist Church, Steel, N.D. Visitation was held from 5 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m., at Eastgate Steele Memorial Chapel, Steele, N.D. Edythe was born September 12, 1937, in Bismarck,... Full story
Lynn Delger Lynn Delger, 88, passed away at his home surrounded by family on April 22, 2023, just in time for coffee with his loved ones that were there to greet him. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 27 at Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 26 at Parkway Funeral Service. A prayer service and time for sharing of memories was held at 7 p.m. Burial was held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. Lynn Delger, son of Harold and... Full story
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