The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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There's something hot off the press at the Foster County Museum. The 3D printing press, that is. A 4-by-8 foot replica of Carrington's Rainbow Gardens, as it was in the 1930s, arrived at the Foster County Museum on Wednesday, June 21, just in time for the 91st Annual Foster County Fair. The Independent got a close-up view of the impressive diorama just a couple hours after it arrived thanks to Foster County Historical Society board member Mike Larson. It was built by Bill Cochran, owner of...
The schedule is a full one for the city of Carrington's Fourth of July celebration on Tuesday. Headlocks Bar is sponsoring the "9th Avenue Block Party", starting at 1 p.m. with beer gardens and games. Pulled pork and all the fixings will be served for a freewill offering from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. or until gone. Proceeds from the event will go to the CHS French Club. The annual Independence Day Parade will start at 5 p.m., with this year's theme, "Rockin' the U.S.A." There are no entry fees, and...
The small, but proud community in southeast Wells County sitting on the banks of Lake Hiawatha since 1883 is celebrating a milestone birthday. Sykeston's 140th Celebration is scheduled for July 7-9, with an extensive slate of events planned. On Friday, July 7, 140th Celebration registration will be held at the Fire Hall downtown from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Bingo will be held at the Fire Hall starting at 7 p.m., with prizes of $250, $500 and $1,000. From 8 p.m.-midnight, Bradee Schroeder will provide DJ s...
Brynn Twedt, daughter of Sam and Emily Twedt of McHenry, shows no signs of fear as she grabs onto a speeding sheep and hangs on for a clean ride in the Mutton Busting competition, held at the Foster County Fair Friday night, June 23....
This year's honorees for the Foster County Fair dedication ceremony were Jodie Davis and Tami Aljets. The two received the annual award Wednesday night, June 21, for their tireless work in helping to promote the Fair in various capacities for many years. Present for the presentation of plaques are, front row (L-R): Fair Board member Jan Topp, Davis, Aljets and member Sara Hinrichs. Back row: Board members Joel Lemer, James Stickel, Jeff Gale, Shane Wendel, Darwin Solberg, Jay Kulsrud, Sheila...
Dru Carr, right, and his passenger, London Davis, get a taste of what impaired driving can do to one's sense of orientation in this obstacle course on the Foster County Fairgrounds. The course was presented to fair-goers on each and every day of the Foster County Fair courtesy of Vision Zero, which aims to educate North Dakotans on the dangers of drunk or distracted driving and to eliminate highway fatalities in the state....
The old saying “If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes and it will change” has been applied to many places, and it was certainly true in Foster County during the week of the fair. Temperatures reached 95 degrees as 4-H’ers gathered at the fairgrounds to enter their static exhibits on Tuesday. Wind gusts above 30 miles per hour added to the discomfort of the day. Thankfully, temperatures were much cooler when livestock began arriving the following morning. Mild temperatures continued th...
University of North Dakota Spring 2023 honor lists The University of North Dakota’s Office of the Registrar issued its Spring Semester 2023 Dean’s List and President’s Roll of Honor. The Dean’s List comprises students whose grade point average are in the top 15 percent of the enrollment in each of the University’s degree granting colleges and schools. Local students included Marah Schmitz, Addison Hoornaert and Lucas Hendrickson, Carrington; Mya Cudworth and Cassie Longnecker, New Rockford and Carsyn Ziegler, Harvey. To qualify for the UND P...
The original Carl Bostrom Post # 160 Veterans Memorial was built in 1957 at the site which at that time was the American Legion Building. The monument was a brick-and-mortar type structure which displayed the names of local men and women who had served in the armed forces. After 70+ years, the monument was starting to show signs of deterioration with no available space to add additional names of service men and women. In the summer of 2019, inquiries were made on what could be done to repair...
The Carrington Garden Club, along with Runnings, is sponsoring the Yard of the Week program this summer. Nominations may be made to the Carrington Chamber & EDC office by calling 652-2524 or emailing chambergal@daktel.com. This week's winner is Steve and Jane Metzger at 140 2nd Ave. N....
A gathering of 49 participants were on the North Dakota State College of Science campus in Wahpeton for the annual Boys State. Sponsored by the American Legion and running from June 11-16, North Dakota Boys State brings together outstanding young men between their junior and senior years in high school. Among the participants was Kyle Johnson from Kensal. Selected from schools across North Dakota, these delegates come to the NDSCS campus for a week of activities focusing on leadership and government. Delegates participate in hands-on learning...
Born in Couper of Fife, Scotland, Jim Lees arrived in Jamestown on July 3 in 1872. Lees, like his contemporary Limpy Jack Clayton, ran a saloon. Soldiers from nearby Ft. Seward were frequent customers in Jamestown saloons. On one occasion, a short Irish soldier named Cochran picked a fight with the much larger Lees. Things heated up, and the Irishman leapt across the bar and onto Lees' back. Trying to shake Cochran off, Lees twisted around, and the Irishman bit off the end of the Scotsman's...
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. Sheriff’s office completes investigation A local teacher is considering a plea offer from the state’s attorney after the Emmons County Sheriff’s office completed its investigation when more than $2,000 was allegedly taken from a school fund-raiser. According to an affidavit from the Emmons County Distr...
No, we don’t need more sleep. It’s our souls that are tired, not our bodies. We need nature. We need magic. We need adventure. We need freedom. We need truth. We need stillness. We don’t need more sleep. We need to wake up and live. This poem, which was presented as a meme on my Facebook feed this afternoon, was just what I needed. It made me stop in my tracks and think. Better yet, it was just the inspiration I needed to write this column. I see and read a lot of conflicting advice these days,...
In the past several months we’ve had a lot of work done on our house and greenhouse. New kitchen cabi-nets, some electrical rewiring in the greenhouse and house and new plumbing in the kitchen. It’s all but finished now but it brings to mind how critical the trades are and how short they are of personnel. We were lucky to get skilled people who had been here before. But that was easier said than done. And when each of them was here to take care of their respective part of our house, each one...
The Fourth of July has always held a special power over me. I love the hot dogs and burgers and my mother’s delicious potato salad. Mostly, though, I’ve always cherished the great gatherings of family and friends that culminate with spectacular fireworks displays that light up the dark summer sky. I knew as a kid that on July 4 we were celebrating our many freedoms, which we earned by gaining independence from the British during the Revolutionary War, and which we cemented with the creation of...
12 Years Ago July 1, 1948 Oscar Dell came close to pitching a no-hitter last Sunday, when the Carrington baseball team defeated Brantford by a score of 6 to 2. He gave up just two hits, and on these the Brantford batmen were lucky to get on base. The locals had 7 hits off two Brantford pitchers. The Foster County Livestock Association sponsored a 4-H livestock judging event at the Hamlin Garland farm at Barlow last Saturday. Thirty 4-H members took part in the judging workout. Those scoring...
JULY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., July 3 - Lasagna, Herb-ed Green Beans, Garden Salad, Peaches - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., July 4 - Center Closed Wed., July 5 - Makeup Meal - Lemon Pepper Tilapia, Mashed Potatoes, Dill Carrots, Mandarin Oranges - Pinochle Thur., July 6 - Grilled Chicken on a Bun w/Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, French Fries, Broccoli, Fruit in Jello - Whist Fri., July 7 - Pork Stir Fry, Fried Brown Rice, Asian Vegetables, Orange, Pineapple, Banana - Mexican Train Dominoes...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good healthy meal delivery options for seniors who don’t cook or get out much? My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has a terrible diet and I worry about his health. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, There are actually a wide variety healthy meal delivery options that can help non-cooking seniors who live at home. Here are several top options to check into. Community-Based Programs A good place to start, is to find out if there’s a senior home del...
Genevieve Klein Genevieve Klein, age 91, gained her angel wings on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Pioneer House in Fargo, N.D. Genevieve's funeral service was held Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D. Visitation was one hour prior to service. Pastor Bruce Vold officiated. Soloist Darwin Solberg sang "In the Garden." Pianist was Teresa Edland. Her burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Keith Hambrick, Dennis Hambrick,... Full story
Samuel Matteson Samuel Eugene Matteson died June 16, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, after a brief battle with a vicious illness. Samuel Eugene Matteson was born February 25, 2022, at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Garrett and Taylor (Belile) Matteson. Sammy joined older brother Harvey, and the two immediately began scheming, planning, and executing Operation Chaos, a surefire way to make adults smile and shake their heads. The operation was a complete s... Full story
Inez McCrea Inez McCrea, 99, Valley City, N.D., passed away at SMP Health St. Raphael on February 27, 2023. Inez Elaine Miller was born February 1, 1924, in Brandford, N.D., to Henry and Louise (Lentz) Miller. She spent most of her youth in Estabrook Township, living on a farm and attending a one-room school. Following the end of World War II, Inez met a handsome young soldier named Robert McCrea at a dance at the Rainbow Gardens in Carrington, N.D. On December 21, 1947, Bob and Inez were... Full story
Eugene Summers Eugene Raymond Summers, age 91, passed away March 1, 2022, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, N.D. Gene's visitation will be held Friday, July 7, 2023, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Father Terry Dodge will officiate. His burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Eugene to his parents and family – but Gene to friends, was born December 7, 1931, in Carri... Full story
Leonard Widiger Leonard L. Widiger, 88, passed away March 16, 2023, at Angel Home Health Care on Menlo Street in Mesa, Ariz. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at First Lutheran Church, Fessenden, N.D., with Pastor Shirley Teske officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Fessenden.... Full story
Viola Gisi Viola Gisi, age 90, New Rockford, N.D., died Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford. Vi’s visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, N.D. Burial will be at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford.... Full story
