The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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With the release of the Primary Election Abstract of Votes by Foster County Auditor Ellen Roundy, results from the Tuesday, June 11 election are now considered official. A total of 690 ballots were cast throughout the county for candidates in the Republican and Democratic-NPL primaries, as well as for local elected positions, and a county and statewide ballot measure each. Additional time was needed following the election to certify several races of note that were not contested in name, but...
In the space of just over four hours, the next generation of agricultural producers got a thorough grounding in the future fields available to them at the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center. The 2024 Junior Crop Scout School was held Tuesday morning and afternoon, June 25, at the center three miles north of Carrington, and is sponsored by the North Dakota Soybean and North Dakota Corn Utilization councils. The school, which showcases different aspects of...
The Carrington Chamber & Economic Development Corporation is sponsoring the Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. This year the theme is "America the Beautiful" and we encourage individuals, businesses, churches, along with organizations to participate in the parade. There is no entry fee to participate. Carrington Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories: Best Decorated Entry, Best Vehicle Entry and Best Use of Theme Entry. Come show your patriotic spirit this...
It's a battle of adolescent wits, and one word separates the winner from the loser. "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" debuts on the Old Church Theatre stage in New Rockford on Wednesday, July 10. This colorful musical comedy takes place in the late '70s, with plenty of shenanigans on stage to keep audiences engaged. Folks, this is no ordinary spelling bee. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and...
Jamestown Regional Medical Center has been named Best Hospital for Obstetrics by the Women's Choice Award, an evidence-based national award for healthcare. JRMC ranked in the top 9% of 3,724 U.S. hospitals offering obstetrical services. JRMC earned the award based on robust criteria including relevant clinical performance, patient satisfaction and the presence of appropriate accreditations. The birthing center has a long history of high marks from patients on surveys evaluating their experience...
Outdoor enthusiasts should note that possession or use of fireworks on state wildlife management areas is prohibited. The primary objective of a wildlife management area is to enhance wildlife production, provide hunting and fishing opportunities, and offer other outdoor recreational and educational uses compatible with these objectives. Only activities that would not disrupt the intentions of how these areas are managed are encouraged, and fireworks are not compatible. In addition, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department will lift the...
The North Dakota State College of Science has named 481 students to its spring 2024 President's Honor List. The Honor List recognizes students who have achieved grade point averages of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credits with letter grades. Local honorees include: • Carrington: Alexander Hurlbut, Electrical Technology and Cole Seaburg, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician • Grace City: Wyatt Walker, Diesel Technology • New Rockford: Darica Ziebart, Dental Hygiene...
The annual Snake Day in the Park will be held on Saturday, July 13 in Carrington from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Sunday, July 14 at the Fort Totten Historic Site from 1 to 4 p.m. At both locations, snake handlers will be presenting various snakes that they keep as pets. Many of the snakes can be touched by the general public. In addition, children may pick a free book from their selection. A crafting table includes coloring pages and a beaded reptile pet craft. This event is free to the public. Donations are appreciated!...
Valley City State University has released its President's Honor Roll, Dean's Honor Roll and Honor Roll for spring 2024 semester. The President's Honor Roll recognizes students who completed 12 semester hours or more of VCSU classes for which grade points are earned with a 4.0 grade point average. The Dean's Honor Roll recognizes students who completed 12 semester hours or more of VCSU classes for which grade points are earned with a grade point average of at least 3.50. The Honor Roll...
“You couldn’t ask for better weather than we’ve had this year for small grains,” one farmer remarked to me during the Foster County fair. Unfortunately, the cool, wet conditions over the last six weeks haven’t been as favorable for corn and soybeans. Both crops thrive in temperatures around the mid-80s. Last June, we experienced 19 days above 80 degrees, and several producers mentioned they’d never seen corn grow so rapidly early in the season. This year, however, the mercury exceeded 80 degrees...
Farmers, ranchers, crop advisors, horticulturists and others have the opportunity to see cutting-edge agricultural research come to life through a variety of tours and demonstrations at the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC) Field Day on July 16. Topics of tours include beef production, agronomy and specialty crops, northern hardy fruit, and organic and sustainable agriculture. The center's 65th annual field day begins at 9 a.m. with registration, coffee an...
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. 'Wandermore' wanders across Benson County On June 11, Maddock welcomed a special guest who has been traveling the entire state of North Dakota documenting his travels on his Facebook page titled, "Wandermore in North Dakota." Seth Varner, who is originally from Oahu, Neb., and is the singular owner of the...
Marvin and Connie Dunn's yard at 87 13th Ave. N. is this week's Yard of the Week. A fun yard with lots of cute décor and a plethora of flowers and color. They receive a $25 gift card courtesy of Runnings; a co-sponsor of Yard of the Week. The Carrington Garden Club welcomes nominations at the Chamber & EDC office by calling 652-2524 or emailing: chambergal@daktel.com....
For the first time since I’ve been in business, I had to file an insurance claim. The electricity went out in Carrington during a severe thunderstorm the night of Monday, June 17. When Independent staff came to work Tuesday morning, they discovered that some of our office equipment was not working properly. The main office printer wouldn’t turn on, so they made the call to Central Business Systems, the company that maintains our printer. It turns out that the surge protector box had done its job...
A year ago Heber Jeffs was sentenced to five years in a Piute County, Utah court for first degree felony kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl he previously had in his care. When the girl’s mother sought to take her child back, Jeffs refused and fled Utah. He was later arrested in Minot, then extradited to Utah to face charges. Jeffs is the son of Warren Jeffs, the imprisoned leader of the polygamist Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was apparently a revelation from t...
Thank God Willis Haviland Carrier invented air conditioning — for the most part. Before air conditioning, the heat drove us outside and brought us together. Friends sought the shade of trees or a refreshing dip in a lake or river. On the hottest nights, whole families brought their blankets and pillows to riverbanks, where it was cool. In the evening, neighbors sat on their large front porches, enjoying a cool breeze as they sipped lemonade and told stories. Even in the 1970s, when I was a k...
12 Years Ago July 7, 1949 An Editorial: Residents of this community were visibly shocked by the severity of the accident which occurred south of town Saturday night in which several local people were involved. Accidents will happen and do, and when they do there are certain rules which we as passer-bys should enforce upon ourselves to facilitate the work of those who must help the unfortunate victims and fix responsibility for the crash. First of all, we should get help for the victims by...
In today’s world where every penny counts and sustainable living is increasingly becoming a priority, home gardening offers a dual benefit; the joy of growing fresh produce and the opportunity to save money in the process. In this article, we’ll explore strategies to help you save money in your high-production home garden. Save on seeds and plants One mature botanical fruit may produce hundreds of viable seeds–much more than you get in an average commercial seed packet. Open-pollinated varieties like tomatoes are ideal for seed saving becau...
Esther Guthmiller Esther Guthmiller, 96, of Carrington, N.D., passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, N.D., surrounded by her family. Esther's visitation was Monday, June 24, 2024, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m., all at Grace Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D., with Pastor Robert Hill officiating. Special music was "In the Garden" and "Where the Roses Never Fade" by David Morlock. Congregational Hymns were "Precious Lord, Take... Full story
“This is grotesque!” my husband exclaimed. I looked up from my magazine to see what had piqued his interest. I was watching a 1950s-era TV show and reading simultaneously. In the show, the father of the family was returning from work in his double-breasted suit and fedora. His smiling wife in a summery dress and heels walked away from the large bouquet of flowers she was arranging nearby. His neatly dressed children ran to the door to greet him as he hung his hat on the coat tree. I’m not sure...
Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I had our estate plan – including a will, power of attorney and advance directive – drawn up about 10 years ago but have recently read that our plan should include a digital will too. What can you tell us about this? Almost 80 Dear Almost, If you or your wife spend much time online, adding a separate digital will document to your estate plan that provides a list of your digital assets would be extremely helpful to your loved ones when you die, not to mention it...
Cordell Volson, a small town North Dakota man and Cincinnati Bengals left guard, is the brains and, most importantly, the heart behind the Small Towns, Big Dreams Foundation. Along with his fianceé Gracee, Volson made the foundation an official non-profit organization this spring. This is the second year the camp has been running under this foundation name. It was held on June 21st and 22nd in Harvey, ND. This camp didn't just happen with little effort; it has been a dream in the making for 15...
Kyle Johnson went 4-for-4 with a double, and the Carrington Redbirds of John Raymond O'Hara Post 25 took a wild one in Mayville, 8-7, over the host MayPort Post 8 Patriots on Wednesday, June 19. Johnson got Post 25 on the board in the top of the first inning with a single to bring home Grady Shipman, and the Pats got the equalizer in the bottom of the frame. In the second, the Birds' aluminum came alive for four runs on five hits, but even that wasn't enough as Redbird pitching wildness allowed...
Beautiful weather for the 37th Annual Chamber Golf Day held on June 25 led to many golfers enjoying free golf on the gorgeous CrossRoads Golf course during the open golf afternoon. Fifteen teams participated in the Best Ball Scramble held that evening. The first place team with a score of 29 (7 under par) was (left to right): Tyler Hewitt, Scott Beumer, Kent Hewitt and Wayne Shipman....
The fish and wildlife variety in North Dakota is truly impressive. From paddlefish and pallid sturgeon in the Missouri River, to trophy catfish and the recent repopulation of sturgeon in the Red River. We're home to mountain lions, moose and elk, also the unique furbearers including river otters, fishers, bobcats and American martens. While few outside of the state would recognize the variety, North Dakotans take pride in sharing the water and land with these unique residents. One of the more...
