The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Daniel and Sonja Johnston decided to give back to the Sykeston Main Street district by honoring those who have come before them and gave of themselves in service so that all can enjoy their freedoms. The Johnstons have reopened American Legion Post 17 as a community bar, and their business goes by the shorthand designation, "Sykeston Legion." Opening ceremonies included a flag-raising and playing of the "Star-Spangled Banner," which was attended by a good contingent from Sykeston and the...
Hungry customers jonesing for their caffeinated fix in the mornings have found a willing portable provider in Brittany Fiebiger's Happy Camper in the past few years. After hauling the charming old pink trailer behind her pickup in front of Farmers Union Insurance/Harildstad Tax Service, or setting up her business at local events, Fiebiger wanted a more permanent location to sell her sweet and peppy delights. Enter the Happy Shack, a kiosk erected on the northwest corner of Leevers Foods' parking...
On Sunday, September 11, the community will come together in Carrington City Park to fight suicide. The Out of the Darkness Walk is a non-competitive, family-friendly event filled with remembrance, hope, and support. Organized by the Carrington Healthy Communities Coalition, it provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. The 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment identified...
Twenty-three students of the Carrington Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois, June 29 - July 2. FBLA chapters from the United States, Puerto Rico, China and the U.S. Virgin Islands participated in this conference, where almost 13,000 students and advisers gathered, and students had the opportunity to test their business skills against other students. The most exciting aspect of the conference is the competitive...
Bowdon Duck Fest is an annual community Fall Festival that started in 2003 and is still going strong and building each year. This year's event is taking place on September 16 through the 18. The change was due to weather concerns and harvest. A committee works hard to make Duck Fest a community event that has something for everyone. In 2022, Bowdon will celebrate 19 years of Duck Fest with an exciting line up. Keeping traditions alive and bringing new events annually to keep it interesting....
What single American Legion Auxiliary event can be educational, life-changing and fun? Emma Home found out. Two girls were selected from each American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program to attend ALA Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. Emma was the first Carrington recipient of the marquee Auxiliary program. She was competitively chosen to participate in the seven-day mock government program in Washington, D.C., this summer. She assumed the role of a U.S. senator, campaigned for the passage of...
Carrington Garden Club's pick for Yard of the Week is Danny and Denise Schuchard at 1490 4th St. N. Many perennials and a beautiful lawn are evident in this yard. Yard of the Week is sponsored by Carrington Garden Club and Runnings....
Nathan Spickler, Glenfield, North Dakota, has been elected as a delegate to the 139th American Angus Association® Convention of Delegates, set to be held Nov. 7 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, reports Mark McCully, chief executive officer of the American Angus Association. Spickler, a member of the American Angus Association with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri, is one of 304 Angus breeders who have been elected by fellow members in their state to serve as a representative at the annual meeting....
Nathan Collins, graduated from Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon, on May 22, 2022, with a Doctor of Optometry from the College of Optometry. He is the son of Dr. John and Carol Collins of Carrington, N.D. Nathan is currently doing his Residency in Ocular Disease at the VA Medical Center in Spokane, Wash....
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. No room in the roost The New Town City Council passed an ordinance at its most recent regular meeting that bans the keeping of urban livestock within the city limits. The ordinance lists chickens, sheep, pigs, goats and rabbits among the species that are now prohibited in the city. City Attorney Bill...
AUGUST CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Sept. 5 - Labor Day Closed Tues., Sept. 6 - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Country Gravy, Carrots, Fruit - Pinochle Wed., Sept. 7 - Makeup Meal, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes & Brown Gravy, Squash, Bar - Pool, Open Cards & Bingo Thurs., Sept. 8 - Creamed Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Sauce - Whist Fri., Sept. 9 - Meatballs in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Birthday Cake - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., Sept. 17 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament,...
August 30, 2022 Zachary S. Thul, Darien, Illinois, exceeded speed limit, $10 Zachery A. Hest, Fargo, N.D.: possession of drug paraphernalia, $250; failure to register motor vehicle, $20 Charandeep Singh, Edmonton, Alberta, Can.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Elisabeth Ann Mellinger, Edmonton, Alberta, Can.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Jesse David Johnson, Battlefield, Missouri: speeding in a construction zone, $90 Blong Thao, Maplewood, Minn.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Eddy Yuja, Carrington, N.D.: motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, registration...
Farmers and others will have an opportunity to learn about robotics in agriculture, safe grain handling, the NDSU Plant Diagnostic Lab, farm stress, leadership and civic engagement, agribusiness, and the significant impact of loud noises in agriculture from NDSU Extension personnel during the Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo, Sept. 13-15. NDSU Extension personnel will have exhibits at the east end of the Hartl Ag Building in booths AL 10 - AL 12. In addition, Extension agents and specialists will be available to answer questions about crop and...
Michaela Gessele of Chaseley, N.D., recalls drawing from a very early age. The first art work she recalled was from about kindergarten age, an eight-legged horse, which she later came to know as a figure in Norse mythology. Michaela's inspiration since then comes from sketching and drawing little designs. As a character develops, she brings life to it by giving the character a name and builds a personality around the character to enhance its artistic appearance. Michaela recently learned she...
CHASELEY NEWS: On Saturday, August 20, Pam Rodacker went to Devils Lake for a wedding. Wednesday, Pam enjoyed the Farmers Market in Bowdon. Recent visitors at the Czech Lake home were Dwight and Carol Eckart and Kayla Knecht and her friend, Michelle. Connie Czech was an afternoon visitor at the Karen Thompson home. BOWDON NEWS: On the 23rd of August, Frieda Tebelius went to Bismarck where she had some appointments. On the 26th, she accompanied Gary and Marsha Buchwitz to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. They met George and Stacy Tebelius, Fargo, and...
Farmers, crop advisers and agricultural industry representatives are invited to view field research trials and receive production recommendations on corn, soybean, dry bean and sunflower at the annual row crop field tour on Thursday, Sept.1, at North Dakota State University's Carrington Research Extension Center. Registration begins at 4 p.m. with educational exhibits and refreshments. The tour begins promptly at 4:30 and includes: • Late-season corn plant development and management. • Soybean v...
Carrington, N.D. - Local farmer, Brent Bachmeier, recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America's Farmers Grow Communities donation to the Carrington FFA Chapter. The Carrington FFA Chapter will use the funds to assist members with leadership development opportunities, student activities, and community service projects. "We are so fortunate to have local farmers such as Brent that have nominated the FFA chapter for the America's Farmers Grow Communities program. The funds help our members attend...
Ten Foster County 4-H'ers participated in the state land judging contest at Harvey, N.D. on August 4. The senior team and the junior team both won their respective divisions. The senior team was led by Kelsey Johnson, who won the individual contest with a near perfect score. Molly Hansen placed second and Kyle Johnson fifth among the senior 4-H'ers. Ashley Lindberg and Abby Lee also competed in the senior division. The win qualifies the senior team to compete in the national 4-H land judging...
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. Linton moves to standards-based grading For parents of elementary students, numbers are replacing the traditional A-F letter grades on student report cards, a practice associated with standards-based grading. For some districts, such as the Bismarck Public School system, this switch occurred nearly two...
Cooperstown, N.D. – Visitors can enjoy “Launch Pad Oscar,” an outdoor event with free rocket-themed activities, including making foam rockets and launching model rockets, on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site, Cooperstown. The site begins fall hours on Sept. 5, and will be open through Oct. 31, Monday and Thursday-Saturday,10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; and closed Tuesday-Wednesday. The Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site consists of two sites telling the s...
Bismarck State College announces the President’s Honor Roll for the Summer 2022 semester. The following area students have maintained at least a 3.50 gpa on a 4.00 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes to qualify for the BSC President’s Honor Roll: *Designates a 4.00 GPA • Daryl Crispin of Carrington • Brielle Wakefield and Daniel Wilcox* of Harvey....
AUGUST CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Aug. 29 - Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Sauce - Pool Tues., Aug. 30 - Spaghetti & Meatballs, Lettuce Salad, Garlic Toast, Jello Salad - Pinochle Thurs., Sept. 1 - Pork Roast & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Peaches - Whist Fri., Sept. 2 - Hamballs, Baby Bakers, Prince Edward Vegetables, Bar - Golf Sat., Sept. 3 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome. GRACE CITY, MCHENRY GLENFIELD Mon., Aug. 29 - Polish Sausage,...
August 23, 2022 Dennis Freeman, Carrington, N.D.: Animal-at-Large, license required, $50 Hannah M. Widmer, Louisville, Kentucky: exceeded speed limit, $15 Kerri Lee Weishaar, Burlington, N.D.: disregarding stop sign, $40; failed to register motor vehicle, $20 Robert D. Mack, Harrisburg, Pa.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Raymond Leo Dooley, Newport, Minn.: exceeded speed limit, $55 Lily Brewer, Carrington, N.D.: care required, $30 Wilver O. Osorto, New Rockford, N.D.: drove without driver’s license, $20 Ryan M. Neilson, Regina, Sask., Can.: e...
The Central Prairie Human Service Zone (CPHS), which provides social services to Eddy, Wells and Foster counties, has a new director. Julie St. Germaine, a native of Rolla, N.D., began her position as director back in April, and she's been hard at work ever since. St. Germaine took the time to sit down with the Transcript last week so she could introduce herself to residents of New Rockford and the surrounding community. St. Germaine married her high school sweetheart 30 years ago, and together...
