The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6, Foster County commissioners were given an update on the Bordulac train derailment clean-up efforts, including that all rail cars have now been removed from the derailment site. Foster County Emergency Manager Andrew Kirking said the rail cars have been staged nearby where they'll undergo investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), who were on site from August 6-9. "The incident has transitioned from a 'response' operation to...
+++ "Nothing you wear is more important than your smile." - Connie Stevens +++ Brianna Eli's current school, Michigan State University, had something to say on the subject of smiling back in November, 2015. "It really does take more muscles to frown, about 47 of them. And for smiling, we only use about 13," wrote Jodi Schulz of the MSU Extension that year. But what if health circumstances suddenly dictated that you might not be able to smile in a normal manner for the rest of your life? Or to...
Warm temperatures in July accelerated corn and soybean growth, but last week’s cool weather caused a setback. Typically, our highs this time of year are around 82 degrees, but from August 4 to 10, temperatures were eight to 17 degrees below that mark. The cool weather slowed the development of both corn and soybean plants. Soybeans, in particular, do not fare well when night temperatures drop to the lower 50s, as low temperatures inhibit the movement of starch from soybean leaves to seeds. Forec...
The Carrington FFA Land Evaluation Team of Molly Hansen, Abby Lee, Cyrena Kuss, Laura Krause, Kenleigh Hinrichs, and Cally Hansen placed first at the State FFA Land Evaluation Career Development Event held in Rolla, Thursday, August 1. Individually, Molly Hansen placed first, earning a $250 cash award and the FFA "Baby Bison" trophy. Cally Hansen and Cyrena Kuss tied for third place, Kenleigh Hinirichs placed sixth, Abby Lee placed ninth and Laura Krause placed 31st. The team will represent...
It’s time for Back To School and the annual Community Picnic. This event will take place Wednesday, August 14 from 5 – 7 p.m. The picnic is not school-related, but an opportune time to bring the community together at Carrington City Park, as the Back-To-School Ice Cream Social precedes the picnic. Any new residents are welcome to join us and get to know more people in Carrington. All ages in the community are invited to enjoy the picnic and fun in the park. The gathering is sponsored by the CCEDC, Carrington Lions, Carrington Kiwanis and Fos...
A ribbon cutting was held at the new location of Studio Five on Monday August 5. Chamber Ambassadors enjoyed seeing the new salon located at 13th Avenue and Main Street in Carrington (in the former J.O.B. Welding building now owned by Preston and Tyler Carr). Three stylists offer services at this location: Leah Carr, Brenda Ekren of Studio Five and Holly Stangeland of Hollydazzle Salon. Pictured left to right are: Ambassadors Chris Bichler, Scott Tweed, Tom Erdmann, owners Preston and Leah...
Yard of the Week honors go to Kyle and Layne Smith at 734 2nd Street N for the week of August 5. This large yard has a nice lawn, a variety of blooms and plants including hostas, hydrangeas, petunias, geraniums, as well as a pretty window box. The backyard features two seating areas where one can enjoy the outdoors. The Smiths received a $25 gift card from Runnings. Yard of the Week is sponsored by the Carrington Garden Club and Runnings....
Carrington School District Regular School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Place: High School Library - 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. REGULAR ITEMS A. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda B. Approve Minutes • July 22, 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. Administrative reports 1. Mrs. Helseth 2. Mr. Weber 3. Mrs. Helm B. Committee Reports 1. Transportation Committee M...
Gregory Endres, North Dakota State University Cropping Systems Specialist, has been awarded the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Hall of Fame Award. The Hall of Fame Award was presented at the 109th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference held in Dallas, Texas, July 14-18, 2024. This prestigious award recognizes Extension Educators or Agents for a lifetime of exemplary work where they have demonstrated commitment, dedication, and effective leadership in...
Fifty-seven Foster County 4-H'ers exhibited projects at the North Dakota State Fair last month, achieving impressive results. In the livestock competition, the young people exhibited 11 beef, four dairy, three goats, nine sheep and four swine. Brexyn and Kaydri Cabler had the champion and reserve champion Holstein heifers, respectively. Molly Hansen exhibited the champion market ewe lamb. Ty Kulsrud had the champion Charolais heifer, the reserve champion Simmental heifer, and the reserve...
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. Sharon man's legacy living through a spice blend One family with ties to Steele County is helping people add a little bit of spice to their lives. Jim Kloster loved to make his special seasoning salt to share with friends and family. After his death last year, his children banded together and started the...
I had the wonderful opportunity for the past 10 weeks to be an intern at the Foster County Independent, and here I am to tell you about the wild summer I had. I never expected the skills that I would learn and develop through the experience. I graduated from Carrington High School in 2023 and just completed my first semester of college in the spring. I am attending the University of North Dakota and pursuing a degree in forensic science. At the end of the school year, I was not entirely sure...
A couple of weeks ago KFYR-TV in Bismarck reported North Dakota now has only 29 grade A dairy farms, down from 53 in 2020. That seems unusual given that milk is the official North Dakota beverage. The number of dairy farms has been sinking for many years with no recourse to keep the industry from spiraling out of control. Back in the 1950’s there were thousands of dairy farms in the state. Thousands might be a little misleading because back then, any farm with 10 or more milk cows was c...
For the first six decades of my life, I was content to travel throughout the United States as opportunities arose. I was blessed with parents who both loved history, so any trek we made in the US was replete with stops at historical sites. However, traveling to Europe happened only through reading, movies and daydreaming. But in 2011, all that changed. An international student at LRSC, to whom Doug and I became quite close, shared my passion for Anne Frank. When her mom came to visit, they invited me to visit them in Luxembourg and promised to...
12 Years Ago August 11, 1949 Of the six farms in Foster County entered in the state soil conservation contest, the farm of J.H. Lyman of Grace City was scored highest and was recommended for consideration of the state judging committee for a state award, it was announced by County Agent, Geo,. F. Stewart. Chosen to handle the Carrington membership campaign for the Central Concert Association of New Rockford, to be held during the week of August 22-27, have been Mrs. Jacob Haas, Mrs. John Held,...
AUGUST CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Aug. 12 - Chicken Kiev, Baby Bakers, Butter Beets, Pineapple - Board Meeting @ 10:30 a.m.. Bridge. Open Cards Tues., Aug. 13 - Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Creamed Corn, Spiced Peaches - Pinochle Wed., Aug. 14 - Pool Thurs., Aug. 15 - Chicken Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce, Garden Salad, Blushing Pears - Whist Fri., Aug. 16 - Hot Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Creamed Corn, Applesauce - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., Aug. 17 - Public Cards...
Four Foster County 4-H'ers participated in the junior 4-H land judging contest near Rolla on Aug. 1. The team won the contest, beating out four other teams from around the state. Wyatt Stickel was third in the event. Michael VandeHoven placed fourth, Jackson Topp was sixth and Josie Topp was ninth. Land judging is a national 4-H and FFA program to build knowledge and respect for the land, its uses and conservation. Land judgers visit four sites during the contest. At each site, they determine...
Jacob Hinrichs of the Carrington Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter participated in the North Dakota State FFA Tractor Driving Event held at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot on Friday July 19. Jacob Hinrichs was the state champion in the Advanced Division. He received the "Baby Bison" award, a $250 scholarship and possession of the Advanced Tractor Driving traveling trophy. The Tractor Driving Career Development Event consists of driving a tractor with a two-wheel implement through an...
Al Trader Al Trader, Carrington, N.D., age 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn. His visitation was Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, and continued from 5:00-6:00 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. His funeral service was held Wednesday, August 7 at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, with Rev. Ritchie Cole officiating. Teresa Edland was pianist.... Full story
Elmer Finch Elmer Roy Finch, Jr., 91, of Carrington, N.D. passed away on August 2, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. Elmer's Visitation will be Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Pastor Rick Loewen will be officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Kent Hecker, Shawn Perhus, Jimmy Perhus, Lindsey Kirkeby, Haley Schatz, Macy Seeger, Justine Finch, Bailee Finch and Kalli Finch. He was born in... Full story
Walter Heinitz Walter E. Heinitz, 79, passed away on July 11, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Born on September 27, 1944, in Carrington, N.D., he was a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man. Walter spent his career with Highline Electric Association, dedicating 35 years from 1973 until his retirement in 2008. He was known for his strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. Beyond his professional life, Walter was a loving husband to Gloria Heinitz (née Coyne) for 56 years, and... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior, If my mother needs to move into a nursing home, what are the eligibility requirements to get Medicaid coverage? Caretaking Son Dear Caretaking, The rules and requirements for Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care are complicated and will vary according to the state your mother lives in. With that said, here’s a general, simplified rundown of what it takes to qualify. Medicaid Eligibility Medicaid, the joint federal and state program that covers health care for the p...
John Raymond O'Hara Post 25 of Carrington was back in familiar territory, the State American Legion Class 'B' Baseball Tournament, for the 10th time in 11 summers. The new-look Townsend Field in LaMoure, with an expanded, more accessible and safe bleacher section, turf inserts on the mound and home plate area, and a fresh coat of paint, welcomed visitors to southeast North Dakota for the 2024 tournament. In what was generally regarded as a wide-open tourney with no clear favorite, Post 25 won...
Carrington's National Night Out was held Tuesday evening, August 6, at City Park in conjunction with the city's regular rotation of The Market. Members of Carrington Fire and Rescue, Carrington City Police Department, the Foster County Sheriff's Office, North Dakota Highway Patrol and CHI Carrington EMS were on hand to serve burgers and hot dogs, and provided safety tips and promotional materials on how to stay safe within the community. Inflatable games and a bubble pit were also provided....
The Carrington Wrestling Club hosted a camp for athletes ages third grade through high school Monday and Tuesday, August 5-6, at the East Gym. Over 70 kids attended. Headlining the camp was Jason Nolf, a three-time NCAA champion and four-time national tournament finalist for Penn State, along with a two-time Big Ten champion and three-time national freestyle champion. He was also runner-up at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials....
