The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Unofficial Results - contested races/measures* Statewide/district winners in bold. Foster Co. Votes U.S. Senate John Hoeven (R) 794 (63.5%) Rick Becker (Ind.) 259 (20.7%) Katrina Christiansen (D) 197 (15.8%) U.S. House (at-large) Kelly Armstrong (R) 889 (72.2%) Cara Mund (Ind.) 341 (27.7%) State Senate District 29 Terry Wanzek (R) 994 (80.9%) Ben Vig (D) 232 (18.9%) State House District 29 Craig Headland (R) 862 (43.6%) Don Vigesaa (R) 804 (40.7%) Charles Linderman (D) 306 (15.5%) N.D....
It's American Education Week, a time when educators are recognized for their commitment and dedication to the education of their students. In observance, the Independent is highlighting the work of the elementary staff at Carrington Public Schools. The spotlight is on student success data, as reported by Elementary Principal Jenna Helseth at the Tuesday, Nov. 8 school board meeting. There, she reviewed elementary student testing data with the board, comparing the standardized tests that the...
Residents living along a three-quarter mile stretch of 66th Avenue N.E. in Foster County let their feelings be known to the Foster County Commission at their meeting held on Tuesday, November 1, about the extreme amount of dust they are encountering that is encroaching on their property as well as their daily routines. That's not all they did, as several more signed a letter to the commission stating their feelings, asking for a reduction in speed along that stretch, from 55 miles per hour down...
It all started with a pair of Sorel boots, and the pursuit of a bargain. The Humble Pearl, Carrington's new thrift store and boutique, opened at 1080 1st Street South in Carrington on July 4. "I've always been a thrift shopper," owner Amy Hinrichs said Monday. She went searching for a deal on those coveted Sorel boots, and her quest turned into a business. "You can dress nice without having to spend a fortune," Hinrichs said. As a business owner, she is determined to offer community members...
Show your Christmas spirit! If you haven’t already, it’s time to decorate! CCEDC is calling on Carrington residents to light up the town with Christmas lights this year. Decorate your house, yard, mailbox or whatever but let’s get festive! Then, please call or e-mail your address so we can add it to our Christmas Cruise list and invite everyone to tour the town to admire the beautiful displays. This promotion also includes prizes of course. Watch for more information coming soon. Call 652-2524 or email to: [email protected] This year,...
North Dakota State University Extension will host the annual Central Dakota Ag Day on Friday, Dec. 16 at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center. The daylong program includes opportunities to learn about crop production, weed management, veterinary issues, and crop and livestock market outlooks. The event begins with coffee and doughnuts at 9 a.m. Rancher Doug Bichler of Linton, North Dakota, will deliver the keynote address titled "Life Left-handed" at 9:30 a.m. NDSU Extension crops...
Carrington City Library is excited to reveal its new building sign. The new sign incorporates the new logo design. Memorial donations made to the library in honor of Rosemary Voglewede made this project possible. "We really wanted to honor Rosemary's legacy and love of reading with something that would have a positive impact and would be a lasting tribute," said library director Michele Seil. "The generosity of Rosemary's family and friends have allowed us to develop a new logo and print a new...
Library Hours Mon., Tues., Thurs. – 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays - 10:30 - 7:00. Closed Friday. Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Library closed Thurs., Nov. 24 - Sun., Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving Holiday [email protected] or 701-652-3921 Story Time Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Christmas Around Town December 5 It’s a Magical Time of Year! Stop by for Butterbeer and Unicorn Popcorn from Noon – 5:00 p.m. and to visit our Christmas Wish Tree. Also at the library: The Market vendors from 5:00 – 7:00. Holiday Bake Sale 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sponsor...
This year’s Carrington Community Thanksgiving Dinner, featuring turkey, dressing, and all the trimmings, will be served at noon at Calvary Baptist Church, 725 Main Street in Carrington, on Thursday, November 24. Everyone is welcome! The meal is free, but a free-will offering will be accepted to offset expenses and continue this friendly community custom. Organizers have asked local church congregations to help with meal preparations by providing pies and fully-cooked stuffing. Volunteers are invited to join us on Wednesday, November 24, to h...
BISMARCK, N.D. – Attorney General Drew Wrigley announced the launch of a new statewide missing persons database. The publicly accessible database provides law enforcement and concerned citizens detailed information regarding persons who have been reported missing in North Dakota. The missing persons database includes the following information: • Photos (if provided by law enforcement); • Demographic information; • Current age; • Aliases (if any); and • Law enforcement contact information The database also has advanced features allowing us...
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) announced the addition of two languages to the online driver’s license knowledge testing service. The new languages include Dari and Pashto. There are now 14 languages available online for customers to choose from. “This was a great opportunity to expand our services and provide customers with more options for driver’s license testing,” said Brad Schaffer, NDDOT driver license division director. “It’s simple to register, available 24/7 and testing can be done immediately from anywhere wi...
When Emmons County commissioner Henry Van Beck showed up at Inspector John Miller’s house, he was hoping to get the best of some political opponents before the county elections held November 8 in 1892. Little did he know, Miller and the Russian-German settlement would get the best of him. Van Beck, along with republican candidates J.A. Cotton and Charles Lock, and democratic candidate S.E. Brindle went to Miller with a proposition. If Miller arranged for 75 votes from the Selz precinct for candidate H.A. Armstrong, Van Beck would give $50 to t...
People who have given of their time and talents to North Dakota State University Extension and the NDSU Research Extension Centers were recognized at this year's fall conference held Nov. 1-3 in Fargo. NDSU Extension honored Jim Sailer and Senator Joan Heckaman with the Friend of Extension award. The Alzheimer's Association of Minnesota and North Dakota received the Friend of the North Dakota Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences award. The Friend of Extension award is the...
Students at Carrington and New Rockford-Sheyenne High Schools learned about career opportunities in the agricultural equipment industry during recent visits from Leading Edge Equipment. Staff from several departments talked about their career paths and experiences in the ag industry. Adam Krause from Parts, Mark Kennard from Sales, Zach Gilbertson from Integrated Solutions/Technology and Isaac Owlboy from Service visited with students. Service Technician Isaac Owlboy is a graduate of the John...
The Federated Church, Carrington, will be hosting a “Festival of Trees & Wreaths” event that will take place on Saturday, December 3 from 1-3 p.m. Individuals, businesses and organizations are encouraged to donate a decorated small tree (2-4 ft. high) or wreath. Interested parties can contact Pam Diede at 653-5633 by Nov. 30th. The event will benefit the Carrington Area Ministerial Association....
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. Death of man at motel remains a mystery Despite having nearly a week, local officials still aren’t releasing additional information regarding the discovery of a 36-year-old man at the Bilmar Motel. News of the discovered body was first released on October 30 by the Rolette County Sheriff’s office. The off...
Few things in the area of meetings or events surprise me these days, especially after some 60 years or more of attending just about all types of gatherings involving people and their programs. But this one did . . . the situation/gathering at the Open Season Lodge in Sheyenne on Saturday, October 29. It was the day set aside to fill shoeboxes. These are boxes filled with clothes, goodies, personal items, fun things, dolls and small blankets. Just a host of items that children around the globe...
When people say they did something on their bucket list it usually means going to Hawaii, buying a BMW or running in the Boston Marathon. For me, one of those bucket list items has been much different. It was implementing a radio wave propa-gation phenomenon called passive reflection, sometimes referred to as passive reception. In most cases this is done in radar, microwave and sometimes TV in the mountain west. I decided to do it with FM radio because my situation is such that passive...
Yes, It’s true. I have been a male chauvinist most of my adult life. I grew up in a family where the Dad was a poster guy for chauvinism, no questions asked and no answers given. He never touched us but he had an air of authority that we never questioned. Not only did I get chauvinism at home but I also got it in church. When I was young, just about every church taught men that they were the head of the family and taught women that they were merely “complimentarian”. So chauvinism was the norm...
12 Years Ago November 13, 1947 Winter took hold in the Carrington community Tuesday, when a 2-inch snowfall was recorded here, to break the long spell of unusually mild weather. Nevertheless, this section of the country was not treated as roughly as other places, especially Minnesota where a snowstorm raged last week. The snow brought cold weather, too, the lowest temperature recorded being 3 degrees below zero, on Wed. morning. Mrs. Mike Hoffman, Glenfield, 35, died Fri. in the New Rockford hos...
November 8, 2022 Corean Swart, Carrington, N.D.: animal-at-large, license required, $50 Kolton Bradley McCauley, Minot, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $25 James Gregory Miller, West Fargo, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Imadeldin Elgailani, Antioch, Tenn.: exceeded speed limit, $15...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any services that can help my elderly mother with her financial chores? My dad always used to handle the bill paying and paperwork, but he passed away last year, and mom struggles to keep on top of things. And I don’t live close enough to help her on a regular basis. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, It sounds like your mom could use a good daily money manager (or DMM). These are financial savvy professionals that can help older adults who have difficulty m...
Duane Heinitz Duane Fredrick Heinitz of Bullhead City, Arizona, dedicated husband, father, and friend to many, passed away on October 9, 2022, at the age of 80. He was born on August 11, 1942, in Sykeston, N.D. The youngest son of Martin David Heinitz (born June 28, 1908, in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, passed December 25, 2005 in Carrington, N.D.) and Alice Grace (Hansen) Heinitz (born October 27, 1914, in Cathay, N.D., passed July 26, 2002, in Carrington, N.D. He is also preceded in death by his... Full story
After a productive year, my garden is finally at rest. When I clean out my garden, I usually cut my plants off at the soil surface instead of pulling them out of the soil. However, when I dug my carrots I did take a moment to admire the roots. This got me thinking that we need to give more recognition to plant roots. Most often roots are the forgotten part of the garden. We are usually concerned with leaves, stems and fruits. Roots are taken for granted unless there is root rot, wilt or other...
“Watch out for deer!” my parents would say when I left after a weekend at home during college. I knew to drive slowly and be observant, especially at dawn or dusk. I looked for glowing eyes in the ditches along wooded areas on my drive back to college. If you see one deer, most likely that deer has some companions. Sometimes I would see a herd of 100 or more deer looking at me from a corn field. They were eating well. We had a couple of near misses when deer jumped in front of our vehicles. By...
