The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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The Casey’s General Store in Carrington recently contacted law enforcement after noticing that their bottom line wasn’t adding up. Not long after, it was determined that one of their own employees may be responsible. According to court documents, Casey’s employee Marissa Johns and her boyfriend, Steven Krueger, were caught on video stealing more than $1,500 in gift cards between June 1 and June 27 of this year. Court documents allege that Johns was generating gift cards as cash sales witho...
Mayor Tom Erdmann reported to the council that councilman Al Trader tendered his resignation from his seat on the council. During the meeting held on Monday, July 10, a resident of Carrington attended the meeting with complaints about bushes in front of stop signs. He said he complained seven or eight months ago, but still nothing has been done about trimming the bushes. Public works director Jason Wolsky told the resident that they have been working on trimming bushes around stop signs. The...
On a green patch of grass just east of Carrington Elementary School, a group of wide-eyed, impressionable young boys and girls spend their Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings learning the intricacies of the most popular worldwide sport. Those kids have signed up for the summer as part of the city's first youth soccer program, and recently-graduated CHS student Jack Paulson is leading the club into existence. Paulson, who played the sport for Jamestown High School and was named Most Valuable...
The Sykeston High School Class of 1969 chose a funny way to celebrate their reunion at the town's 140th Celebration the weekend of July 7-9. Posing together with masks of their senior pictures from 53 years ago are, front row: Emily (Neumiller) Lies, Shirley (Neumiller) Jackson and Margaret (Laber) Wall. Second row: Rita (Zwinger) Johnson, Lynne (Przybycien) Potter and Connie (Williams) Kunz. Third row: Roger Laber, Janice (Suckut) Thompson and Kathy (Schadewald) Uvaas. Back row: Don Sondag,...
On Tuesday, July 11, a number of big cases were on the docket at the Foster County Courthouse in Carrington. Up first was Kristopher Abshere, the 33-year-old individual accused of impregnating a 14-year-old girl in Carrington last summer. Abshere's hearing on Tuesday was only an initial appearance, where defendants are informed of their rights, the charges filed against them and the maximum and minimum penalties of those charges should they be found guilty. Also, Abshere's court-appointed...
Bowdon Farmers Market is preparing for their summer 2023 season kick-off with the opening market at their usual indoor location at the Bowdon School. We are looking forward to another fun-filled vending season as a registered member of the North Dakota Farmers Market and Growers Association (NDFMGA). We are planning five markets with the first market on Wednesday, July 19 and following markets on August 2, August 16 and August 30, then ending with the fall market date of Wednesday, September 20. Market times are 4:30 to 7 p.m. with a community...
Joe Lindberg, Jacob Hinrichs and Cody Otto of the Carrington FFA Chapter participated in the District 6 Tractor Driving Career Development Event held in Napoleon, Monday, July 9. Lindberg placed first and received a gold award in the advanced division. Hinrichs placed fourth, receiving a silver award, in the basic division and Otto placed sixth, receiving a bronze award, in the basic division. Joe Lindberg and Jacob Hinrichs will advance to the state event. The top four in each division advanced...
The Foster County Commission learned at their meeting last Tuesday that the county received the reimbursement for season-wide snow removal from the state. During the meeting held on Wednesday, July 5, deputy auditor Hailey Bachmeier reported that of the $345,775.66 received for snow removal reimbursement for the months of October 1 through April 30, townships will share the money. Wyard Township will receive the most with $16,882.22 and McKinnon will receive the least at $1,712.53. But the...
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 nomination is Joni Parks at 419 10th Ave. N....
Carrington Public Schools are doing fine, even better than they anticipated a year ago. Finance Committee chair Kevin Wolsky offered positive news to the school board at Tuesday’s meeting. The finance committee met Monday and learned that 2022-23 spending had come in under budget, while the district received more revenue than anticipated. The result was over $300,000 in remaining funds at the end of the fiscal year. The committee decided to use some of those funds for several items on the d...
“Do you like juneberry pie with or without rhubarb in it?” asked my friend as we bounced across a pasture in his pickup truck. It’s funny he should ask, I thought to myself, because that question is a matter of debate within my family. “I like juneberry pie with rhubarb,” I said, and then added, “I prefer it without ice cream. A good pie doesn’t need any help.” The juneberries ripened early this year, and my friend and I both had picked some of the crop. Juneberries grow in many parts of North...
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. Man convicted for crimes against children Levi Scigliano, 21, appeared before District Court Judge Michael Hurly on Tuesday, June 13, for his sentence hearing at the Towner County Courthouse. Last February, the Towner County Sheriff’s Department and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (...
I was among a small group of three who decided to explore downtown Crosby, Minn., the nearest town to the lake house my husband’s family inhabited for a few days this past week. The population is 2,300, so it has a few more residents than Carrington. This central Minnesota town had a fair amount of traffic that Saturday afternoon, however, a sight that I would love to see in New Rockford or Carrington. No doubt the lake (one of Minnesota’s 10,000) – and the nearby Cuyuna Country State Recreation...
It’s no secret that students coming out of our high schools lack knowledge of history and geography. Is it poorly taught, does the curriculum matter to school boards, maybe students themselves just don’t like it, or is there some other reason not publicly known. Regardless, we often lack this knowledge and when we become adults and move onto college and the professional world, we should at least have some kind of knowledge of history and geography. Just to give you an example here’s a quiz....
People are getting so used to increasing crime rates in cities across America, an etiquette is evolving between some muggers and their victims. I learned about this while I walked with my friend and his wife from a Washington, D.C., pub to their home six blocks from the Hill. “When you get mugged, there are certain rules you must follow,” said my friend’s wife, walking at a fast gait. “WHEN I get mugged?” I said, trying to keep up with her. “She’s right,” chimed in my friend. “Muggers are of...
12 Years Ago July 15, 1948 A record crowd of 1,500 to 2,000 people attended the annual farmer-business-men picnic at Green’s Grove Sunday, the event sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The weather was ideal for the occasion, and every detail was carried out as planned. With Bud Semmens on the mound and Bud Sobolik behind the plate, the Carrington baseball team defeated Brantford in a baseball game on the local diamond Sunday afternoon when Carrington won 7 to 1. A new portable P...
JULY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., July 17 - Italian Pasta Bake, Zucchini, Garden Salad, Fruit - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., July 18 - Salmon Loaf, Roasted Red Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Berry Crisp - Pinochle Thurs., July 20 - Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Hashbrown Casserole, Fresh Fruit Mix with Whipped Topping - Whist Fri., July 21 - Rosemary Orange Chicken Breast, Rosemary Potatoes, Garden Salad, Rosy Applesauce - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., July 22 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m....
The Northern Hardy Fruit Evaluation Project orchard will be the site of a tour and featured presentation during the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center’s annual field day set for July 18. The field day program will begin at 9 a.m. with coffee and a welcome. The fruit project tour will depart at 9:30 a.m. and return to the main area at noon. Lunch will be served at noon. No preregistration is needed. Kathy Wiederholt, Carrington Research Extension Center fruit project manager, will lead the tour of the c...
ZBS Auctioneers - auctionzip.com Thursday, July 20 - 10:00 a.m. Alan & Cynthia Willyard Auction - Large Collectibles 304 6th Ave. S, Carrington Halvorson-Boote Auction Company www.halvorsonbooteauctions.com Thursday, July 20 - 9:00 a.m. Hook Brothers/Hook Garage Hook Family Collection 491 Hyde Street, Hannaford Wednesday, August 23 - 1:00 p.m. The Late Judge WA (Bill) Jacobsen Gun, Ammo and Knife Collection Odessa Event Center, Warwick Thursday, August 24 - 9 a.m. David and Laure Rendahl Estate 101 Sandy Lane - Devils Lake Integrity...
Bertha Murphy Bertha "Bert" Murphy, age 90, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, N.D. Bert's visitation was Wednesday, July 12 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, N.D., with a Rosary Service at 6:45 p.m., followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, with Father Dodge officiating. Her burial was at the Carrington Cemetery,...
Sharon Steele Just eleven short days before her 80th birthday, wife, mother, mother-in law, stepmother, grandma, and great-grandma Sharon Renae Steele passed away July 5, 2023 at her home in Jamestown, N.D., after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer's. While this condition tested her memory towards the very end, she always had a smile for everyone who visited her. Sharon Renae (Davis, Carlson) Steele was born July 16, 1943, to Leslie and Lillian Davis in Carrington, N.D. She was raised on...
Howard Nelson Howard Nelson, 78, passed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at his home in Carrington, N.D. Howard's visitation was Monday, July 10, from 6:00-7:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D. His funeral service was held Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D., with Rev. Paul Cross officiating. Burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Teresa Edland was pianist. Congregational hymns were "In The...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources for seniors with vision loss? My husband was recently diagnosed with macular degeneration, which has deteriorated his central vision, and he’s become very discouraged. Worried Wife Dear Worried, I’m very sorry to hear about your husband’s eye condition. Unfortunately, there are about 20 million Americans living with macular degeneration today. Over time, this progressive disease can rob people of their central vision, making every...
Katie Grager's Thrivent office in Carrington hosted a Cruise Night Poker Run on June 27, 2023, with Carrington Community Pool being the recipient of proceeds raised. Eighty percent of registration fees (plus any donations received) went to the Carrington Pool and 20 percent to the top poker winner. The winner was Jess Bush, and he donated his 20% to the pool. Thrivent would like to thank all who participated and also for donations given. Left to right: Dani McClean and Katie Grager from...
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