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Yard of the Week honors go to Curt and Nyla Walen at 465 4th St. S with their beautiful backyard oasis. Yard of the Week is sponsored by Runnings and Carrington Garden Club....
A parcel of 6 1/2 acres of land, just to the southeast of Dakota Growers in Carrington, is the site for a brand-new expansion to the complex which promises to make shipment times much shorter at the facility. Under construction at the site is a new 950 sq. ft. grain grading lab, and a 2,300 sq. ft. steel building which will house a 110-ft. commercial scale for weighing grain deliveries from farmers. Jason Jarrett, Plant Manager of 8th Avenue Food and Provisions, the parent company of Dakota...
Ballot questions took over the Foster County Commission meeting last week with new information for the board and some research needed before measures can be filed. During the meeting held on Tuesday, August 16, the board discussed the two mills the county extension agent is asking to be put on the ballot. The county extension must either circulate a petition with 20 percent of qualified voters signing the petition to get the measure on the ballot, or the commission can approve the two mills...
Connor Weber jumped at the opportunity to work in a "quality school system," in his words, and, as the district's new high school principal, strives to help continue the strong educational tradition that Carrington Public Schools have established. The Thompson native is the third principal to take the reins at CHS in three years, and takes over for Chrystopher Bitz in the position. "Carrington has a very proud history in academics and the community, and I feel blessed to work in such a great com...
Carrington Public Schools, starting this fall, have instituted a new policy regarding the bus pick-up and drop-off location. Previously, buses stopped at the elementary’s front door (Door 1), or Door 11 at the high school, but now, they will be using Door 7, which is the south entrance to the East Gym. Only students who are walking or biking to the elementary, or have a parent/guardian picking them up or dropping them off, will be able to use Door 1. First round bus students (buses 1, 4, 7 and 9), along with students using door 1, will be d...
For the 2022-23 school year, Carrington School District No. 49 will have four new elementary teachers and staff to serve the educational needs of area children. Lauren Roscoe and Shelby Botha will teach Kindergarten and sixth grade, respectively, while Rosie Mozelle is the new special education teacher. Caitlin Good takes over as the guidance counselor. In addition, Chelsea Aljets, currently the pre-school special education teacher, has the new title of co-case manager with Mozelle for East...
Journeyman, Brad Weninger has been hired at Northern Plains Electric Cooperative (NPEC) as the Carrington East crew foreman. Weninger joined the team in May after Josh Cabler moved to the Operations Department as Manager making the foreman position available. Weninger earned his Associates degree at Bismarck State College (BSC) for Power Plant Technology before earning his Lineworker certification in 1996. The Harvey native who has 26 years of linework industry experience lives in Carrington...
For 37 years Anita Fettig has been the go-to for child care in Napoleon. From dawn until after dark each day she bounces between the care centers and the consignment shop she owns, which sits as an anchor in between the few city blocks where they are located. Fettig runs four day care facilities which serve around 90 children, accounting for full-time, drop-in and after-school care. Managing that many children in four separate facilities near her home at all hours of the day, calls for extreme...
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. Businesses looking to attract immigrants Businesses across North Dakota are increasingly looking to attract new American immigrants and foreign workers due to challenges filling a wide spectrum of open positions in health-care, services, manufacturing, agricultural products and child care fields. A...
Employee of the Month honors go to Sharie Mattson, clinic nurse at Carrington Medical Center, for the month of July. Sharie was nominated by a mother of a young baby who was so impressed with the care and support she received when calling and visiting the clinic recently. The nomination states "Sharie is such a calming presence. She made me feel so comfortable about bringing him in. Never once made me feel like I was overreacting. She also told me to bring him in or call her if I needed...
BISMARCK, N.D. – Harvesters haying state highway ditches are reminded to place hay bales at the outer edge of the right of way to maintain a safe, clear zone for the traveling public. “We’re grateful to farmers for keeping motorist safety in mind,” said Brad Darr, NDDOT maintenance division director. “Ensuring the state highway right of way is clear is another simple but effective way to help keep motorists safe on the road.” North Dakota Century Code 24-01-12.1 prohibits hay from being placed in the right of way except on the outer edge. L...
Sixth grade students from Carrington and Midkota schools will travel to Juanita Lake Park on Wednesday, August 31, to participate in Eco Ed Day. The event, which was launched in 1997, is an environmental learning experience devoted to educating Foster County students about conservation. At Juanita Lake, participants will rotate between six different educational stations, lasting one half hour each. Station topics include rangeland, soils, water quality, wetlands and wildlife, forestry, and...
August 16, 2022 Dawsyn Kye Anderson, Carrington, N.D.: minor consumption, $150 Brock Duane Ziebart, New Rockford, N.D.: minor consumption, $150 Elia Shawky Sefin, Burr Ridge, Illinois: exceeded speed limit, $25 Gabe Charles Ricter, Carrington, N.D.: exhibition driving, $50; failure to wear seat belt, $20 Ashton P. Long, Princeton, Ken.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Tammy L. Jacobson, Winterset, Iowa: exceeded speed limit, $15 Calee Young, Sawyer, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $15 James E. Everson, Velva, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Austin F....
AUGUST CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Aug. 22 - Beef Stew, Lettuce Salad, Mixed Vegetables, Jello with Fruit - Pool Tues., Aug. 23 - Sweet & Sour Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Japanese Vegetables, Bar - Pinochle Thurs., Aug. 25 - Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, California Blend Vegetables, Cake - Whist Fri., Aug. 26 - Lemon Pepper Tilapia, Au gratin Potatoes, Broccoli, Bread Pudding - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., Aug. 27 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome....
Chosen for Yard of the Week is Mark and Faye Pederson at 1050 4th St. S. Take a look at this simply pretty yard on the south edge of Carrington. Sponsors for Yard of the Week are Runnings and Carrington Garden Club....
Even though most of North Dakota has received adequate rainfall this summer, reports of round baler fires are occurring. “It seems odd to think about the risk of baler fires right now, as the grass is still green in many areas where hay is still being harvested,” says Tom Clays, North Dakota Forest Service director. “However, the amount of ‘fuel’ or biomass that is out there this year in the ditches, meadows and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) areas is substantial. There’s enough ‘fuel’ out there that can easily catch fire with just one s...
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 recrui...
CHASELEY NEWS: Elreen Olson was a visitor of the Czechs at the Lake on Sunday. Connie Czech and Brooklyn Mindt attended a baby shower in Goodrich Saturday for Rebecca Feickert. BOWDON NEWS: George Tebelius, Fargo, came to Freida Tebelius’s home on Sunday to do some repair work on her shed, which was much appreciated. George returned home Monday evening. Freida went to the café on Thursday evening and enjoyed the "Fish Fry."...
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...
