The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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CPS Superintendent Janelle Helm informed the school board Tuesday that the installation crew for the new stadium was reportedly delayed due to weather. A replacement crew is slated to arrive today (Monday, August 15). “That stadium will be done and ready to go by our first game,” Helm said she was assured by project manager Tim Tobin. President Joel Lemer inquired about the lighting and the PA system, noting that electrical work was yet to be done once the stadium is in place. The total raised f...
Just east of Bethel Chapel Assembly of God in Carrington, an experiment in city-wide cooperation, self-sufficiency and natural beautification is taking root. The Community Garden Project has drawn interest from several green thumbs, and their plants are flourishing despite the early spring's extremely wet weather. Jeff Gale, NDSU Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Foster County, says that the idea for the project was discussed during a meeting of the county's Extension...
Three North Dakota State University Extension personnel were honored for their work during the recent National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) conference in West Palm Beach, Florida. Those recognized were: Karl Hoppe, Extension livestock systems specialist, Carrington Research Extension Center – named to national Hall of Fame. Penny Nester, agriculture and natural resources agent, Kidder County – awarded national Distinguished Service Award for long-term excellence in Ext...
The Carrington City Council unanimously voted at their meeting last week to hire Chamber of Commerce Director Laurie Dietz as the Carrington Economic Development Director. Dietz will now oversee the whole CCEDC. During the meeting held Monday, August 8, the council voted to allot the $25,000 that was left in the budget for the economic development director for the last half of the year. In other business: • The council heard from Kelly Hagel who attended the meeting to inform them that he and I...
Following just over two years of operation in Jamestown, Sapphire Gallery, owned by Jill Edinger, has made the move north to Carrington. A fine art studio featuring original work by Edinger along with picture framing services, Sapphire Gallery opened its doors this past Monday, August 8, at the former Junk in the Trunk location on the northeast corner of the Highways 52-200/281 roundabout between DJ's Home Center and Designer Fabrics. She decided to relocate her business to Carrington when she...
As part of the Carrington Chamber and Economic Development Corp (CCEDC) “Main Street Revitalization Plan,” CCEDC is seeking participants for a 60 to 90-minute focus group all about our community. Any Carrington residents and business owners are invited to participate. CCEDC will hold three focus groups (two for businesses/residents and one for students). Each group will be limited to 12 participants. Feedback from the focus group will help Carrington develop goals and tactics to increase Carrington livability, revitalize Main Street and rec...
The Carrington FFA Land Evaluation Team of Brekka Kuss, Joe Lindberg, and Emma Aberle placed second at the State FFA Land Evaluation Career Development Event held in Harvey, Thursday, August 4. Individually, Joe Lindberg placed fifth and Brekka Kuss placed ninth, both receiving gold awards. Emma Aberle placed 33rd, receiving a bronze individual award. A total of fifty-three FFA members from ten chapters participated in the event. In the land evaluation event, contestants determine surface soil...
Carrington Lions President Jennifer Wede (right) presents a check from the New Rockford Lions and the Carrington Lions to CHI Diabetes educator Janel Getz (center) and RN Health Coach Lynne Voglewede (left). The money donated to the Diabetes Education Fund was raised at the Annual Carrington/New Rockford Diabetes walk in late May....
Do you suffer from aching, cramping, or pain in your legs? Do you have swelling in your legs or ankles? Do your legs feel heavy or fatigued? Do you have varicose veins? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have help for you. Dr. Michael Page is trained to perform the Closure Fast Procedure. This is a minimally invasive vein treatment that uses radiofrequency ablation delivered by an intravenous catheter to seal off the affected vein so blood gets rerouted to other veins. Studies...
Victoria Vollmer of Grace City is already a regional and statewide ambassador promoting agriculture, having served as the North Dakota America's Miss Agribusiness since being named to the title two years ago. Her younger sister, Vanessa, an incoming sophomore at Midkota High School, decided to get in on the fun too. Vanessa was crowned the Teen Miss Agribusiness for 2022-23 in mid-July, along with Victoria in the Miss division once again, and will continue in her sister's legacy of bringing educ...
“Our crops look really good.” That was the positive report of one Foster County producer at the end of July. “Our corn has tasseled,” the man continued. “I always say if that happens before Aug. 1, we can be sure that the crop will mature before the first frost.” “Our soybeans are doing well too,” he added. He paused and then said, “Now, if we can just avoid a hail storm. In my experience, this is the time of year when hail seems mostly likely to get us.” +++ As the cropping season progresses,...
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. Feral felines can’t run free in Fessenden After last month’s Fessenden City Council meeting, word spread fast that feral cats within city limits were going to be trapped and destroyed. This message caused concern for some residents, and council members and law enforcement officers were quickly con...
I was excited for the Mini Market in Carrington City Park last Tuesday, as it was a chance to see the next generation of movers and shakers in business, in action. I unfortunately couldn’t make it, so reporter Erik Gjovik was my eyes and ears at the event. Erik visited four young entrepreneurs, and there was a common theme among them. They were all inspired by an enterprising adult, in most cases their parents. Liza Steele from New Rockford sold custom greeting cards. Her business was aptly n...
What happens when a group of 20 somethings with nothing to do get together? They have a party. That’s what a group of us in Edgeley did on March 16, 1981. But this was no ordinary party. Yes, it was 41 years ago, but I still think about this party a lot and all the positive energy that made it a success. The first unusual thing about our party was that it was held on a Monday night and it was limited to a guest list of 10. You can about imagine the reactions when everyone found out we were h...
The citizens are restless. They seem to be frustrated with the failure of government to respond or interact with the voters and are looking for options to loosen up the system. Jared Hendrix, GOP Chair of a legislative district in the Minot area, filed a petition with 46,366 signatures to limit the terms of governors and legislators but Secretary State Al Jaeger threw out 29,101, leaving the petitions short of the 31,164 required to get on the ballot. The Secretary of State claimed that...
12 Years Ago August 21, 1947 Gasoline dealers of Carrington are faced with a problem which is facing every dealer throughout the nation - shortages of gasoline. While the situation at present is not serious, prospects for future supplies are vague. New Rockford will hold an invitational water meet Sunday, August 24th, commencing at 2:30 p.m. under the sponsorship of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the city park board of New Rockford. This meet commemorates the tenth anniversary of the city...
Caroline Crary and Brent Solberg of Bismarck, N.D., announce their upcoming marriage. Their wedding will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at The Headwaters Center, Winter Park, Colorado. Parents of the couple are Darwin and Lori Solberg of Carrington, N.D., and Joe and Cindy Crary....
August 9, 2022 Kimberly Ann Rau, Devils Lake, N.D.: failed to carry registration in vehicle, $20; driving without liability insurance, $150 Thomas Paul Martin, Bismarck, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Natalie Raychel Schuster, Carrington, N.D.: failed to register motor vehicle, $20 Jachandra B. Begay, Walthill, Neb.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Mark E. Dinsmore, Sykeston, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Scott A. White, West Fargo, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10 James A. Malikowski, Carrington, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Neal G. Burns,...
AUGUST CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Aug. 15 - Meatballs in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Bar - Pool Tues., Aug. 16 - Cabbage Rolls, Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Peas, Vanilla Pudding w/Mandarin Oranges - Pinochle Wed., Aug. 17 - Potluck at Noon Thurs., Aug. 18 - Pork Chop with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Prince Edward Vegetables, Jello Salad - Whist Fri., Aug. 19 - Ham, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Beets, Apple Crisp - Golf GRACE CITY, MCHENRY GLENFIELD Mon., August 15 - Tomato Soup, Crackers, Grilled...
The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free webinar presentation titled, Best Practices in Dementia Care. This two-part virtual presentation will take place on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 and Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. This webinar is free and open to the public; registration is required. This project is supported by funding granted through the North Dakota Department of Human Services, Aging Service Division. Call: 1-800-272-3900 to register for the class or visit https://www.communityresourcefinder.org....
In 1892, The Daily Argus’ “Fargo Town Talk” section covered small news stories generated from the local rumor mill. Business news, visitors to town, and jokes added light entertainment to the paper. One news-clip featured a tale told by the traveling salesman C.E. Runy. Runy, like many traveling salesmen of the time, stayed at the Columbia Hotel in downtown Fargo. There in the lobby fellow travelers would congregate and socialize. Runy performed what could be understood as an 1892 comedy sketch, telling a tale about two Swedish train...
Marvin Sondag Marvin Allan Sondag was born January 6, 1950, and died July 28, 2022, at Mirabella at ASU Memory Care in Tempe, Arizona. He was born in Carrington, North Dakota. He graduated from Sykeston High School in 1968, from the University of North Dakota in 1972 and from the Law School at Arizona State University in 1975. Marvin began his legal career at the Arizona Legislative Council before joining the Law Department of the City of Phoenix working more than 30 years. Marvin was an avid... Full story
Myrna Aasand Myrna Ann Aasand, age 90, of Carrington, N.D., formerly of McHenry, N.D., died Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Carrington Health Center surrounded by her family. Her visitation was Thursday, Aug. 11 from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m., all at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, McHenry, with Deacon Tara Ulrich officiating. Theresa Fiebiger was pianist and special music was provided by Bernie Madsoe. Congregational Hymns were "Amazing Grace" and "In The Garden."... Full story
Do you remember your first job? Maybe you were a babysitter or worked at McDonald’s. Maybe you delivered newspapers. My first job was unusual. I was a trained assassin. A research company trained me to torture and assassinate sunflowers. Every day I grew deadly diseases in the laboratory. Every night I would attack the sunflowers with those diseases. I was taught the key to killing plants was improper watering. I turned on the sprinklers in the field to get the plants wet and then spread the dis...
Dear Savvy Senior, What types of financial resources are available to help seniors pay for long-term care? My 86-year-old mother will need either an assisted living facility or nursing home care in the near future, but she doesn’t have long-term care insurance and her savings are minimal. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, The cost of assisted living and nursing home care in the U.S is very expensive. According to the Genworth cost of care survey tool, the national median cost for an assisted l...
