The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Over 70 students of the Art class, Speech and Music were on display at the CHS West Gym last Tuesday night, May 3, at the annual Arts Expo. Under the theme "Out of This World", art students displayed their creations while speech and music students were in the performing arts portion of the evening. Pictured is senior Rori Ricter, proudly showing her artistic work as a member of the Wet Media Class. The event was under the direction of Megan Trautman, Kristen Hewitt, Kayla Bjork and Kristina...
The elected position for the Foster County Auditor will most likely stand for the time being, but the discussion was tabled due to the absence of commissioner Scott Beumer at the last commission meeting. During the meeting held on Tuesday, May 3, commissioner Becky Hagel said she spoke to several people about the question of how the board should proceed. She said she learned that to be a write-in on the November ballot in the General Election, a candidate would need 10 percent of the votes from...
Since its opening, the Carrington Youth Center has been a fun, safe place for community kids to hang out, play games, grab a snack, and watch a movie. Soon, it’s about to get even better. The back room of the Youth Center building will eventually house an indoor playground structure, featuring slides and interactive equipment, while still maintaining adequate space for tables and meeting areas. Anticipated installation and a grand opening goal is set for October 2023. “North Dakota weather can...
Carrington Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a single family home at 486 11th Avenue N. for a small fire Sunday morning, May 1, around 8 a.m. Most of the structural damage occurred in the kitchen area in the southeast portion of the home, according to Fire Chief Ken Wangen. The home is located several blocks west of the Foster County Courthouse at the corner of 11th Avenue and 5th Street N. Wangen said, "The owners were not home at the time [of the fire], so thankfully, no one was injured." The...
The Annual Parent-Member Banquet of the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter was held on Monday, April 25, in the new gym of the Fessenden-Bowdon School. The annual banquet was a way for the chapter to recognize the accomplishments of its members and the students enrolled in agriculture education. This year the chapter celebrated their 73rd year of FFA in Fessenden. State Treasurer, Elizabeth Lee of the Carrington FFA Chapter, brought greetings on behalf of the State FFA Association and also helped...
Carrington's youngest artists from Caring-Ton Preschool put their talents on showcase at the City Library, with their works on display at the Art Show Thursday, April 28. Librarian Michele Seil said that 226 people attended the show, and raffle tickets for the event raised $594.00 for the preschool to fund next year's art programs. Throughout the year, students focused on one individual artist, such as Andy Warhol or Georgia O'Keefe, learned about their artistic style and lives, and tried to...
Sixteen 4-H club members from Foster County competed April 25, 2022, in the county's 4-H Communication Arts Contest held at the Carrington Research Extension Center with Veronica Davis as the event emcee. Karen Evans and Ellen Linderman evaluated the presentations. The Communication Arts Contest is the 4-H speech and demonstration competition that is held at the county, district level and state contest levels. Participants are encouraged to use their own creativity and originality in preparing...
Deciding the optimal time to sow vegetable seeds in the garden is never easy in the northern Plains. Back-to-back blizzards in the west, flooding in the east, and 50-degree temperature swings make this year more challenging than most. The calendar approach to gardening may not work for direct sowing seeds. Gardening calendars are based on the average last frost date. The averages are calculated over several decades. The weather appears to be departing from the average this year. A more accurate...
Pictured above is the CHS Tumbling Team of 1947. Far left: Jackie Garrett; far right: Patty Brieclor. Top: Alice White. Left to right: Irene Stedman, Betty Fornshell, Beverly Kriewald, Eileen Zink, Evelyn Carr, Virginia Linderman, Lola Martin, LaVonne Pierson, Phyllis Perkins. Not pictured: Anna Lofslidt. Photo submitted by Rhonda March....
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. Many resign at McKenzie County School In what seems to be a never ending battle to keep teachers, the McKenzie County Public School District has begun the process of filling the positions of 22 teachers who have submitted their resignations effective the end of this school year. So far this year, Holen...
Visitors are reminded about the historic treasures that await you in your own backyard. Fort Totten State Historic Site, located in Fort Totten, N.D. Also included at the Fort is the Fort Totten Trail Inn, a 10 bedroom B & B. To book a room, or browse the facility, you can go to the web page - tottentrailinn.com or Airbnb.com. Guests are invited to visit the Fort for the following special events: June 12: Noon to 5:00 p.m. - Lake Region Drum Group, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.; Sweet Prairie Food Truck available all day; tours of the Fort and the Inn; d...
There was an error in the May 2 print edition. The article, “CHS Honors Night held April 26,” stated that the Dollars for Scholars program handed out $18,000 in scholarships. However, they actually gave out $10,250 in scholarships at CHS Honors Night. The organization also received a $2,000 grant from the Carrington Community Foundation after Honors Night, for a total of $12,250. We apologize for the error....
One can make the argument that communication may be the single most important aspect of human existence. I couldn’t agree more. As a professional communicator, I strive daily to communicate as effectively as possible. I’ve found there’s no better way to connect with those who aren’t close enough to visit than through handwritten letters. From soldiers and their sweethearts corresponding during wartime, to close friends spread across the country keeping each other up to date on their lives,...
For the longest time, I would sit and look at my Kenwood KT 6040 AM-FM receiver and wonder what was wrong with it. When I bought it in 2018, it provided radio reception two step above anything else I’d ever known. But in the past year, there’s been some kind of issue. Last week my wife went to visit the grandkids in Rapid City, so I dedicated one of those days to find the problem and fix it. I gave myself an entire day so I wouldn’t have to get into a hurry. That meant taking the system compl...
Well, we’re at it again. It seems that in the case of Senator Ray Holmberg many are rushing to judgment without knowing the circumstances of his sin. According to former students, Ray Holmberg was an excellent Grand Forks teacher and served the State of North Dakota in the senate for 44 years. He was no ordinary senator. He took the challenge seriously and made every effort to put together a biennial budget that was fair to all parts of the state. No One Powerful He had considerable influence o...
12 Years Ago May 15, 1947 Leaders of Foster County 4-H Home Economics clubs will meet at the Carrington School May 13 for a training meeting in project work carried on in their clubs. Miss Julie E. Brekke, extension agent in clothing will conduct the meeting. Names of 4-H Home Economics clubs and leaders are : Glenfield Gals, Mrs. Harland Erickson and Mrs. LeRoy Johnson; Grace City Livewires, Mrs. Jacob Haas; Juanita Clever Cooks, Mrs. Hans Anderson and Mrs. Gordon Pedersen; Bordulac Busy Bees,...
North Dakota United President Nick Archuleta, presented Cairra Pfau with the Everyday Super Hero Award on April 20 at Longfellow Elementary School, Fargo. Pfau is a fifth grade teacher at Longfellow Elementary and has been a teacher for 22 years. She is the daughter of Carlton and Lois Larson, Jr., of Carrington. Pfau received the award because of all her hard work and dedication. She continuously meets the needs of all the students in her class and has such an impact on their lives she often...
Stanley Scheck Stanley George Scheck, age 69, was born on August 12, 1952, in Jamestown, N.D., and passed on April 25, 2022, at his home in Hawley, Minnesota, while under the care of Sanford Hospice. He grew up on a farm near Edmunds. He started school at a country school in Edmunds, N.D., and graduated from Carrington High School, Carrington, N.D. He worked in concrete for most of his life, enjoying the creativity of it. His concrete life was only interrupted by a 10-year stint as Stan the Man... Full story
Aaron Neil Woehl, age 46 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on October 6, 2021. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at Kvernes Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Carrington, N.D. Aaron was born May 12, 1975, in Jamestown, N.D. He attended and graduated high school in Huron, S.D. At various times, he lived in North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan and Ohio. He was a salesman and manager-in-training at Evans Arena Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge. Described as a man with a generous... Full story
On Sunday, May 1, St. Elizabeth Parish, Sykeston, held Mass and a potluck meal celebrating their 2022 Confirmation/First Communicant Weston Irmen. Weston is the son of Kadee and Joey Irmen....
This year's Americanism Essay Contest winners were Maara Kutz (right), first place and Abbigail Thompson, second place. The contest is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary....
Dear Savvy Senior, What exactly does Medicare cover when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease? My husband was recently diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s, and we would like to find out what’s covered and what isn’t. Planning Ahead Dear Planning, I’m very sorry to hear about your husband’s diagnosis, but you’ll be happy to know that most medical costs to treat beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s disease are covered by Medicare. Unfortunately, long-term custodial care costs that most patients eventu...
Sustained high commodity prices have pushed cropland prices higher across North Dakota, increasing 10.9% from 2021 to 2022. However, the statewide cash rental rate increase was much lower at approximately 3.1%, says Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural finance specialist. The 2021 survey conducted by the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands found online at www.land.nd.gov/resources/north-dakota-county-rents-prices-annual-survey showed rents had increased only 0.77% from 2020 to 2021 and land values were up 1.74%...
The Carrington Lions Club helped with Open Bowling during the month of March at Central City Lanes in Carrington. Lion volunteers were left to right: Debra D Leapaldt, Jenni Wede, Kristen Hewitt, Debra J. Leapaldt, Marilyn Nicholson, and Dani McClean. Not pictured were Lion Kara Brinster, Lion Sharon Paintner, and Lexie McClean....
Lion Jenni Wede (right) presents Lion Josey Skytland, FBLA advisor, a check from the Carrington Lions Club to help send 23 Carrington High School FBLA students to the National FBLA Convention....
