The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Carrington School District patrons have had their say about who will represent them for the next three years. On Tuesday, June 4, a total of 379 voters cast ballots in the CHS West Commons. When all the votes were counted, challenger Joseph Irmen had garnered nearly 100 more votes than the incumbent rural member, Kevin Wolsky. In unofficial results provided by Business Manager Kimary Edland, Irmen received 234 votes to Wolsky's 142. Wolsky served on the Carrington School Board for nine years....
Meeting Garrison Diversion Pipeline Project representatives again to discuss a blading contract, the Foster County Commission sought help from Foster County State's Attorney Kara Brinster. During their last meeting on Tuesday, June 4, the board heard about a contract Garrison Diversion officials say was signed by road superintendent Nate Monson for road blading during the construction of the pipeline. Commissioner Alan Scanson said that the commission was unaware of the contract and that Monson...
Picture this: You're sitting in a boat or swimming on the shores of Juanita Lake, enjoying the pleasant breezes and waves while catching some sun or a few keepers. Then, a sudden pang of hunger or thirst hits you. Or the bugs start biting. Or you just remembered you want to get the grill going. If those essentials weren't available, often times that meant a long jaunt back to Carrington, or New Rockford, or wherever the nearest store happened to be. And that means lost recreation time, fun, and...
In a world where first impressions matter, everybody wants to look their best when the party gets started. For Carrington Youth Baseball and Softball, that means making needed facility upgrades to the American Legion/Babe Ruth baseball diamond for what promises to be a fun summer. Ahead of the main event in the Central City in late July-early August, the 2024 State "B" Babe Ruth Tournament, City Park's field is busy getting spruced up. Brand-new, bigger dugouts are under construction, and freshl...
This week's Yard of the Week honors go to Nic and Mandy Beach at 165 Main St. in Carrington. Their yard features a healthy green and tidy lawn along with beautiful blooming pots around the perimeter of the home. The Carrington Garden Club, along with Runnings, is sponsoring the Yard of the Week program this summer. Each winner will receive a $25 gift card, provided by Runnings. Nominations may be made to the Carrington Chamber & EDC office by calling 652-2524 or emailing cham...
Foster County, N.D. – During Quit Week, June 9-15, 2024, residents are urged to make a commitment to becoming tobacco-free. Spearheaded by Quit Week partners from Tobacco Free North Dakota, North Dakota Health and Human Services, and local public health units, this annual initiative aims to empower individuals across the state to make a quit plan to stop using commercial tobacco and alternative nicotine products. For the fifth consecutive year, residents are encouraged to set a quit date for recovery from their dependence on cigarettes, s...
Highest Honor 12th grade: Emma Aberle, Sydney Friedt, Sophie Garr, Ethan Gast, Sarah Hallwachs, Bryan Harris, Madison Johnson, Tessa Mittleider, Isabella Neuman, Jozey Retzlaff, Kacie Rexin, Morgan Sherman, Kylie Skadberg, Olivia Threadgold, Alex VanRay, Maverick Zink 11th grade: Maxim Ciubotareanu, Sierra Friedt, Krystal Klein, Kendall Kovar, Kenadie Pazdernik, Brynn Smith, Kaydence VanRay, Hailee Weber, Isabel Wendel, Reagan Wolsky, Jazmyn Ybarra 10th grade: Jacob Boeshans, Juliet Davis, Connor Gast, Molly Hansen, Lauren Hendrickson, Aubrey...
END OF SECOND SEMESTER A Honor Roll 12th Grade: Brienna Ehlers, Trinity Smith, Ryleigh Miller, Kyle Johnson 11th Grade: Mason Iverson, Vanessa Vollmer, Will Spickler, Kylie Johnson, Wyatt Hoyt 10th Grade: Kelsey Johnson, Lilly Larson, Payton Sorum, Cooper Timm, Alyssa Foster, Karsyn Halvorson 9th Grade: Hailey Spickler, Jessa Spickler, Grandin Black, Trace Spickler 8th Grade: Ellie Hoffman, Amy Ramsey, Watson Spickler, Barett Black 7th Grade: Thea Adrian, Bentley Barclay, Kadence Spickler, Cainen Stangeland, Jesse Wessels, Addison McKenzie,...
The Great Plains Mobile Food Pantry will be stopping in Carrington this Thursday, June 13. Distribution will take place from Dakota Central's south building at the corner of 6th Avenue North and 4th Street North from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., but will begin as soon as products are available. Patrons are encouraged to line up along 6th Avenue North (facing south) and 5th Street North (facing east). All in need of food assistance are welcome to receive food at no cost. A short intake form is...
The Carrington Garden Club along with Runnings are co-sponsors of the Yard of the Week again this summer. Many people in Carrington enjoy horticulture and keep their lawns beautiful and their flower gardens bright and colorful; which helps show our community pride. Nominations are welcome and may be submitted to the Carrington Chamber and Economic Development Corporation office via phone 701-652-2524 or email: chambergal@daktel.com....
Carrington School District Regular School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Place: High School Library I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. II. REGULAR ITEMS A. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda B. Approve Minutes • May 14 and May 16, 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. Delegation: None B. Administrative Reports 1. Mrs. Helseth 2. Mr. Weber 3. Mrs. Helm C. Committee Reports 1. S...
The Carrington Lions gathered on May 22 to clean the ditches along Highway 281. Eleven Lions and four volunteers cleaned the first two miles south of Carrington. Pictured front row, left to right: two volunteers (names withheld), Lions Jane Fredrickson, Mary Hoff. Middle row: volunteer Lauren Hendrickson, Lions Heather Carr, Susan Fangman, Mary Struxness, Jessica McCullough and Brenda Larson. Back row: volunteer Paul Hendrickson, Lions Dan Wick, Joyce Wick and Tom Paintner. Not pictured: Lion...
A weather system passed through Foster County on May 23 and 24, bringing cold, wet conditions to the start of Memorial Day weekend. The Carrington REC recorded 1.4 inches of precipitation, with higher amounts near McHenry at 1.9 inches and lower amounts near Kensal at 0.9 inches. Winds gusted up to 40 miles per hour during the storm, and the temperature dropped to 34 degrees on Friday night. The rain halted planting for four to five days. Some farmers, particularly in central Foster County, had...
The Annual Fishing Derby sponsored by the Sykeston Community Club was held Sunday, June 2 at the Sykeston Park. There was a good turnout despite the rain. Hot dogs, chips, water and sweets were available to attendees. Children that participated received a prize. First, second and third place prizes were awarded in each of the three age groups. Co-coordinators were John and Tina Oatis....
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. Watford City alum heading to NASA Sadie Bone has always been curious. That curiosity, combined with her drive for knowledge and discovering answers, has led her to an internship at NASA. Sadie and her parents spent her early years in Butte, Mont. before moving to Watford City in 2012. The Watford City...
This primary season has been quite the experience. On one hand, it’s positive to see so many North Dakotans interested in running for political office. We’re seeing primary challenges in both state and local government races, which means voters have choices in who they want to represent them over the next few years. On the other hand, more candidates means more political advertising. Citizens have started write-in campaigns, and announced their candidacy in newspapers, radio, TV and all ove...
Back in the 1990s when I lived in Langdon, I made frequent trips to Winnipeg, sometimes twice a week and most often took care of business, ate meals, stayed in hotels and attended football games in Winnipeg’s west end. Apparently, that part of town has changed dramatically since the ‘90s and nobody seems to know what to do about it. Crime, which was always restricted to the downtown area and almost always at night, has shifted. The crime rate in the west end has increased dramatically and des...
Now that two of my daughters are away at college and the one still at home basically views me as an ATM in an unfashionable neighborhood, I’ve tried to find myself a hobby. Since I’m not interested in activities that involve getting out of bed before noon on a Saturday, that pretty much rules out most manly-type-outdoorsy stuff that would require me to sweat profusely in a tent, clean an animal carcass or have one of my friends pluck a tick from a region of my anatomy that I can’t reach. Inste...
12 Years Ago June 16, 1949 Mary Ann Hayashi, a senior at Carrington High School next term, was elected 1949 Girls State governor at Jamestown, Friday. By virtue of this office, she will be one of two delegates from North Dakota to attend the Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. on August 21-27. Foster County people, especially those of the Glenfield community, turned out in large numbers Sunday to honor Miss Lottie Posery, Glenfield postmaster, who has been an ardent community worker for...
JUNE CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., June 10 - Stuffed Peppers, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Apricots - Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m., Pool, Bridge and Open Cards Tues., June 11 - Tilapia, Sweet Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Tropical Fruit - Pinochle Thur., June 13 - Salisbury Steak, Mashed potatoes, Peas, Fruit in Jello - Whist Fri., June 14 - Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Corn, Salad, Peaches - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., June 15 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament at 1 p.m. All ages welcome...
Are you looking for a vegetable that is delicious and easy to grow? Think squash. Squash has been a staple of gardens in the Dakotas for centuries. Our native tribes grew and harvested squash. They sliced the young fruits, skewered them through willow sticks and dried them in the sun. Squash was vital for their survival during the cold winters. Squash was one of the crops along with maize and beans in the famous Three Sisters plantings. The squash vines served as a mulch that shaded the soil,...
Dennis Bergrud Dennis Bergrud, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Dennis' visitation was held Monday, June 3, 2024, from Noon -1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, N.D., with Pastor Jeff Halvorson officiating. Music was recorded music, "Don't Let The Old Man In" by Toby Keith and "The Old Rugged Cross" by Alan Jackson. His burial was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery,...
Grace Lutheran Church of Carrington recognized their graduates at their Worship Service held on Saturday, May 25. Left to right: Karlee Lesmann, Vacancy Pastor Tom Eckstein and Tessa Mittleider. Not pictured: Aaron Neumiller....
Dear Savvy Senior, I understand that the Veterans Administration has a benefit that can help veterans and spouses with long-term care costs. We recently had to move my elderly father into an assisted living memory care facility, and my mother will probably need care, too, in the near future. What can you tell me? Searching for Aid Dear Searching, The Veterans Administration (VA) does indeed have an underutilized benefit that can help wartime veterans and their surviving spouses pay for a...
A deluge of rain around nine hours before play was scheduled to begin last Tuesday washed out the entire first day of the State Class B Boys' Golf Tournament at CrossRoads Golf Club. So, the North Dakota High School Activities Association condensed the planned June 4-5 slate into one day only, Wednesday, June 5, for 18 holes of competition to determine the best of the best. However, those plans were further revised Tuesday night when an inspection of the course showed that the front nine holes...
