The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Two individuals are facing serious jail time after a drug bust in Carrington resulted in the seizure of notable amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl. On Monday, July 17, the Stutsman County Narcotics Task Force, in concert with the Carrington Police Department, Foster County Sheriff's Office, N.D. Bureau of Criminal Investigation and James Valley Special Operations Team, executed a search warrant at 175 1st Avenue North in Carrington. According to court documents, they were going after variou...
The stage for a murder trial has likely been set after Nicholas Poitra, the man accused of murdering 35-year-old Troyal Thumb at Rindy's Bar in Sheyenne earlier this year, recently rejected a plea agreement. Eddy County State's Attorney Ashley Lies said Poitra elected to continue with his pleas of not guilty to the charges against him – which includes Class AA felony murder – during his pretrial conference on Thursday, June 13 despite being offered the plea agreement. Lies said the details of...
For the first time since 2016, the State Class ‘B’ American Legion Baseball Tournament will be held in Carrington. The culminating event for small town bat-and-ball squads will be held Wednesday through Sunday, July 26-30, at City Park’s northeast field. The Redbirds of Carrington John Raymond O’Hara Post 25 will be playing in the tournament as the host ballclub, as will the New Rockford Post 30 Black Sox by virtue of their qualification at this past week’s District 4 Tournament in Steele and Carrington. The eight-team tournament will have...
Emmie Lura, left, and Jessie Fiebiger, right, exchange smiles as they run side by side in Carrington's annual Youth Track Meet, which was held at Stadium '22 Monday night, July 17, and sponsored by CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center. A total of 172 kids signed up to run, jump and throw in the meet....
Workers construct new playground equipment at West Side Park in Carrington, with the slide the first structure to be erected. The newly-renovated park has reached its fundraising goals for the playground side of the complex, and project coordinator Michele Seil said that plans are to build restroom facilities at the park site. Completion of that part of the project is planned for next summer....
The third annual Albert and Selma Larson reunion was held at the Carrington City Park on Saturday, July 15. Front row, left to right: Jesse Dauenhauer holding Peyton Dauenhauer, Kyrie Dauenhauer, Brittany Nelson, Haley Thompson, Jesse Nelson holding Luke Nelson, Debbie Larson, Caitlyn Gourd holding Hadley Nelson, Larry Larson, Jake Nelson, Sharon Risgaard, Miranda Johnson, Angie Schafer, Kayne Schafer, Jerome Eli, Sandra Eli, Taylor Mattson, Becky Zink, Sheena Mattson, Valerie Eli, Laiken...
The Foster County Commission learned at their meeting last week that Dianne Hertel, county treasurer has resigned her position. Hertel has been with the treasurer’s office since 2013, winning the election for that office in 2014. During the meeting, held on Tuesday, July 18, auditor Ellen Roundy told the board that she and her deputy could take over the duties temporarily while they evaluate their options. The board also learned that two other county staff members have resigned their p...
“My students have accepted the fact that our climate is being affected by rising concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere,” said the university instructor. “They want to know what we’re going to do about it.” The comment was made during a leadership meeting that I recently attended of the North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Earlier in the morning attendees had been asked to list some of the climate-related factors that are negatively affecting a...
We are approaching that time of the year again. Soon our children will be heading back to school. Are we ready? Are they ready? Here are a few suggestions that can assist you and your child in having a great back to school experience. It is recommend that children have a well child exam yearly. During a well child exam, your provider will be able to track your child’s growth and development. He/she can assess for any physical or emotional needs your child may have, and can intervene quickly i...
On July 19, the Carrington Chamber & Economic Development Corporation held a ribbon cutting at the new Central City Wellness Center at 950 Main Street. The wellness center just recently opened and is now offering classes and memberships. People of all ages can reap the benefits of this new business on Main Street. The CCEDC Ambassadors had the opportunity to see the new fitness equipment, future sauna and more. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m....
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 [email protected]. This week's nomination was John and Stacy Erickson at 1465 3rd St. S....
The North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center held its 64th Annual Field Day Tuesday, July 18, at its campus located three miles north of Carrington. The Carrington REC conducts research and educational programs to enhance the productivity, competitiveness, and diversity of agriculture in central North Dakota....
One of the signs of a healthy economy is an increase in taxable sales and purchases. According to Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus, North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases for the first quarter of 2023 totaled $5.7 billion, an increase of 21.4 percent compared to the same time frame in 2022. “We experienced significant year-over-year growth throughout 2022 in taxable sales and purchases. That same growth is continuing into 2023, reflecting our strong state economy,” said Kroshus. Local...
Community partnerships with law enforcement and first responders will be highlighted at the annual National Night Out celebration, to be held Tuesday, August 1, from 5-8 p.m. at Carrington City Park. 2023 will mark the 40th year that the event has been held nationwide. This year's National Night Out is sponsored by the Carrington Police Department. See next week's PLUS for more information....
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. Law Enforcement plays waiting game Local law enforcement officials continue to wait for evidence to be processed in relation to the shooting death of Brianne Anderson. The 32-year-old was shot at a residence in Watford City just before midnight on March 22, and died the next morning at a Minot hospital....
It’s been a wild week of baseball. I photographed the Babe Ruth District 4 Championship on Sunday in Hillsboro. The contest spanned two games, 17 innings and nearly six hours from first pitch to last photo op. Hats off to the New Rockford Black Sox for hanging tough against the HCV Blue Sox and finding a way to come out on top! The Legion district championship was played just as this edition of the Independent was going to press, and it was Carrington Post 25 vs. New Rockford Post 30 battling i...
There were some comments regarding the quiz in last week’s article. One person said they didn’t get any of the 10 questions correct. Another said they only answered four correctly with the others just guesses. And that was exactly my point for presenting that quiz last week. A lot of people aren’t going to be aware of the answers to these questions because they just aren’t taught, but should be common knowledge to all of us. I’ll admit, the Portal question would have been tough for most peop...
I dream of recreating some of the epic bike hikes I enjoyed as a kid back in the 1970s. My used Murray five-speed spyder-bike with the high handlebars only cost 25 bucks, but it was one of the coolest bikes of the age. Man, I loved that bike. During the long summer days, I rode with a group of kids. We’d ride for two or three hours in the county park, then make our way to McDonald’s for an orange drink and apple pie, which I paid for by borrowing a handful of coins out of my dad’s penny jar. It...
12 Years Ago July 22, 1948 Back from a fishing trip ‘way north of Canada, Dr. Voglewede reports good fishing and expresses enthusiasm over the use of the airplane in travel. The doctor, who received his pilot’s license just three weeks ago, flew a Carrington Flying Service plane to International Falls, Minn., to join a fishing party of old friends. Camping out at Wilderness Scout camp in Minnesota this week are: Jimmie Ebentier, Donald Froelich, Bumpy Smith, Sam, Gail and Allen Zimmerman, Lyl...
Grasshoppers were devastating in Dakota gardens last year. They devoured many plants from top to bottom. Now the pests are coming back again. What caused this? The weather during the past two years has been perfect for grasshoppers. First, grasshoppers love a long, warm summer. This gives the insects plenty of time to eat, mate and lay lots of eggs. Last summer was long and warm. We had huge swarms of grasshoppers to begin with, and they feasted and laid a tremendous number of eggs. One female...
July 11, 2023 Colette Lyman, Carrington, N.D.: animal license required, $25 Shae Margaret Boyer, Carrington, N.D.: drove without operater license, $20; failed to register motor vehicle, $20 Kastle Rayne Kalamaha, Waverly, Minn.: failed to register motor vehicle, $20; exceeded speed limit, $15 July 18, 2023 Greg A. Hoeckle, Carrington, N.D.: overtook on right when prohibited, $20 Cyrian Kay Touchette, McClusky, failed to register motor vehicle, $20...
Regardless of how safe and cautious boaters are on the water, accidents happen. If a boating accident involves injury, death or disappearance of a person, an accident report must be completed and sent to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department within 48 hours of the occurrence. If property damage exceeds $2,000, but no deaths or injuries occur, a boat operator has five days to file a report. These reporting requirements are mandatory whether there is one or more boats involved. A boat accident form is available on the Game and Fish...
JULY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., July 24 - Tarragon Roasted Chicken, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Parmesan Broccoli, Peaches in Orange Sauce - Music by Roger Lauckner at 12:30 p.m. - Pool Bridge & Open Cards Tues., July 25 - Sweet & Sour Pork, Fried Brown Rice, Garden Salad, Pears - Pinochle Thurs., July 27 - Cabbage Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Almandine, Fresh Fruit Salad - Whist Fri., July 28 - Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Parsley Carrots, Baked Apple - Golf Sat., July 29 - Public...
Alice Prosser Alice Fern Prosser, age 89, of Carrington, N.D., died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in the peace of her own home. Alice's visitation was Tuesday, July 18 from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, with Rev. Richard Biberdorf officiating. Recorded music was "The Old Rugged Cross" by Alan Jackson and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were...
Duane Zwinger Duane Aloysius Zwinger, age 82, of Fargo, N.D., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 12, 2023. Duane was born on May 2, 1941, and was the oldest of six children born to Francis (William) and Alyce (Marie Schaach) Zwinger. His early life was spent on a farm northeast of Sykeston, N.D. He went to elementary school at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Grade School in Sykeston, N.D., and graduated from Sykeston High School in May of 1959. He then attended Valley City...
