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The Uniting 4 Ukraine grant program was the primary topic of discussion at the Carrington City Council meeting held on Monday, October 14. Commissioners reviewed three applications for sponsorship. Two of the requests, one each from Pat Biel and Grant Stangeland, did not receive unanimous support. Although Stangeland's request was for the family of an employee who already works on his farm, two councilmen voted no. The same two councilmen also voted no on Biel's request. However, with four...
Music is a world within itself With a language we all understand With an equal opportunity For all to sing, dance and clap their hands – Stevie Wonder Now in her second year at Carrington Public Schools, Annette Hovey has helped enrich the artistic palettes of those she teaches, through the power of ensemble performance, whether it be choral or instrumental. "One of the true joys in my life is helping my students learn a new piece of music, bring it to life, and spread the joy of music," H...
The members of the Carrington High School National Honor Society will be collecting food for their annual Halloween food drive on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 5 - 7 p.m. They will go door-to-door to collect any food you would like to donate. If you would prefer, you can set your food outside your house and they will pick it up! All food will be donated to Carrington's Daily Bread. The students will be greeting you in their costumes and thank you in advance for your generosity!...
A Cancer Benefit for Shanna Barone will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Armory, located at 1000 1st St. N., Carrington. On September 19, Shanna was life-flighted to Sanford in Fargo, where she underwent an emergency craniotomy and tumor resection. The benefit is to help her and her family offset medical costs, living expenses, and to help compensate for wages lost. Join us for food, a 50/50 Raffle, Silent Auction, Raffle Items, Bake Sale, Meat Raffle, Wine Pull and much more! For local...
A pickup collided with the rear of a semi-truck just under two miles west of Sykeston Sunday evening, Oct. 13, resulting in life-threatening injuries for the driver of the pickup. Just before 7:30 p.m., CHI Carrington Ambulance was dispatched to the scene of the accident near mile marker 208, and Carrington Fire and Rescue also responded. Sykeston Fire Department and the Wells County Sheriff’s Department controlled traffic on scene. The incident report from the North Dakota Highway Patrol s...
Ten members from the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter recently joined over 1100 FFA members from across the state of North Dakota by attending the Fall Leadership Conferences at the Bismarck Events Center in Bismarck. The conferences were held on Sept. 28-29. Eli Alfstad, Westin Opdahl, Logan Schimelfenig, Emilee Cazier, Brody Loff and Roxanne Snively were the Chapter's delegates to the 101 Conference. It is an introductory seminar to help 8th and 9th grade students get acquainted with the...
Foster County Public Health is teaming up with the Foster County Sheriff’s Office to take back unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications to the event which will be held at Foster County Public Health on Saturday, Oct. 26th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in conjunction with the Saturday morning immunization clinic. Foster County Public Health is located at 881 Main Street in Carrington. Foster County Sheriff’s Office will be on site. This event is open to all area residents. Disposal of unused or unw...
Linda Lauckner from the local American Legion Auxiliary provided Elementary Principal Jenna Helseth with lots of gloves and warm leggings for school children who might need them this year....
In the rush of the harvest season, shortcuts concerning truck safety are a detour to disaster, according to farm safety and transportation experts at North Dakota State University. "Harvest season always feels too short for the amount of work that has to be done. There is an urge to go faster, work longer and push harder, but a few minutes invested in safety is time well-spent," notes Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator. "That's especially true on rural roads where...
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. Historic wild fires wreak havoc Wild fires throughout western North Dakota wreaked havoc on land, livestock and infrastructure over the weekend. Drought conditions coupled with wind gusts between 50-70 mph on Saturday escalated the spread of multiple fires, causing a dangerous situation to become deadly....
I have been following coverage of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in local newspapers in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida for the past three weeks. Just yesterday, I came across an essay written by producers that I wanted to share, because it goes far beyond what I’ve seen so far and particularly addresses the impacts on the agriculture industry there. Big Sandy Creek Dairy in Madison, Ga. posted the following to their Facebook page on Sept. 29, just three days after Hurricane H...
As I write this article, the family of Jim Hillestad was preparing for his funeral that actually took place the afternoon of Oct. 9. Normally this weekly article doesn’t focus on something like the death of someone or their funeral. It’s most often the opposite of that and is geared toward optimism, but in this case, I feel compelled to recognize Mr. Hillestad in this forum. Jim was no ordinary individual for a lot of reasons, most notably he was 104 years old when he passed away on Oct. 2. Sec...
My handy-dandy “column topic radar” lit up when I encountered an internet article called “12 Phrases You’re Using That Make You Sound Unprofessional.” (This is not to be confused with the equally intriguing online article titled “12 Phrases That Would’ve Been 13 Phrases If That %$#* Black Cat Hadn’t Revved Up My Superstitious Streak.”) The author helpfully pointed out a number of utterances that can make you appear immature, unfocused, unhelpful, inflexible, whiney, too casual or too something...
12 Years Ago October 27, 1949 Homecoming Day at the Carrington High School will be Friday, Oct. 28, with several festivities scheduled for the full-day event. Vying for the coveted title of homecoming queen are Kathleen Brady, Mary Dunwoody and Joan Miller, representing the seniors, juniors and sophomores, respectively. The queen will be crowned by Charles Kahl and Wesley Hanson, football co-captains, at the homecoming dance Friday evening. On Friday evening, Oct. 14, Mr. and Mrs. William...
OCTOBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread and Butter, Dessert Mon., Oct. 21 - Brat on a Bun, Rosemary Diced Potatoes, Tossed Salad, Fruit Salad. Bridge. Open Cards. Tues., Oct. 22 - Stuffed Peppers, Mashed Potatoes, Prince Edward Vegetables, Plums. Pinochle. Wed., Oct. 23 - Pool. Thurs., Oct. 24 - Pork Chop in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Corn, Fruit. Whist. Fri., Oct. 25 - Chicken Fettuccini, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Peaches. Mexican Train Dominoes. Sat., Oct. 26 - Public Pinochle tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome....
It's October and the spooky season is upon us. Yards are decorated, kids are figuring out their costumes and it's all things pumpkin. Pumpkin spice is in full swing. Here in Bismarck, Papa's Pumpkin Patch is already halfway through its season and pumpkins are getting many makeovers in homes. As I drive around the Bismarck area, it dawned on me that the spotlight shouldn't just be on the pumpkins. In the background of many porches and around the mailboxes are gourds! Though we focus on pumpkins...
On October 12th, 15 decorated tables were on display at the Calvary Baptist Church in Carrington. The Carrington Medical Center's Auxiliary presented "Tablescapes". With over 120 attendees, not counting numerous volunteers, the event was sold out and very well attended. Peggy Smith and Evie Skytland greeted people, took tickets and handed out programs. Karen Goheen served punch. Special music was provided by Austin Trelstad and lunch was prepared and served by volunteers. Many donated, silent...
Robert "Pat" Nihill Robert "Pat" Nihill, 88, Kensal, N.D. died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at the Carrington Health Center. Pat's visitation was Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. followed by a celebration of life at 1:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Pastor Jeanne Short officiated. Pallbearers were all of Pat's friends and neighbors. A burial will be at Kensal Cemetery. Pat Nihill was born March 20, 1936, in Kensal, N.D., the son of John W. and Myrtle (Syvertson) Nihill.... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the easiest way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans? My Part D premium is increasing again in 2025, so I would like to use the fall open enrollment to find and sign up for a cheaper plan. Shopping Around Dear Shopping, I’m happy to hear you’re comparing your Medicare coverage options this fall! Research shows that many Medicare beneficiaries with Part D coverage can lower their prescription drug costs by shopping among plans each year during the open...
Students in Mark Pazdernik's and Traci Lura's fifth grade classes at Carrington Elementary School made their annual field trip to the Foster County Museum Wednesday afternoon, October 16. They were given a tour of the museum by Cathy Paulson and Mike Larson, and learned about how kids of yesteryear learned their reading, writing and arithmetic at the one-room schoolhouse from Janice Harildstad....
“Do you want a brownie with or without nuts?” the server asked as she brought a tray of treats to our table. I observed my companions to see who liked nuts in their brownies. I think about half wanted the added crunch. This was not a scientific experiment. I was just curious. I was happy to get a nut-free brownie. Although I like various types of nuts, I do not like walnuts in cakes, cookies or muffins. Am I finicky or what? In my defense, I will eat baked goods with nuts if I have no cho...
The postseason picture, in spite of a pair of midseason setbacks, became clearer and clearer with each passing victory for the Carrington Cardinals. In the wake of their biggest win of the season to date, the Cards held their playoff fate in their hands: Win, and they're in. With 327 rushing yards as a team and three touchdowns on the ground from quarterback Josh Bickett, CHS earned themselves a spot at the playoff table with a 35-14 win at Cardinal Stadium Friday, Oct. 11, over Rugby. "It was...
Harvey-Wells County scored early and often racking up 49 first half points en route to a 55-14 victory over Turtle Mountain Community High School (TMCHS) at L.C Loerch Field in Harvey on Friday, October 11. The Hornets' defense set the tone of the game early on, as they stopped the Braves on a 4th down-and-two at their own 46-yard line to end Turtle Mountain's first drive. The Braves got a steady dose of Kayl Sieg, as the senior rushed four times for 38 yards and a score to give HWC the quick...
In her pursuit of a second straight East Region individual title, Carrington's Kenadie Pazdernik couldn't match the blistering pace of two Hillsboro/Central Valley seventh graders Saturday, Oct. 12 in Cooperstown. Pazdernik still placed third for another All-Region honor behind HCV's Claire Grinde and Caroline Anderson, and was joined by teammates Macy Fiebiger (18th) and Kahri Kollman (20th) to help the Cardinal girls take a top five finish with 160 points. Griggs/Midkota eighth grader Kadence...
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