The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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At their March meeting, the Northern Plains Electric Operation Round Up board of directors approved grants totaling $8,875 to help support worthy causes. These charitable grants are made possible through the generosity of Northern Plains Electric Cooperative members who voluntarily elect to have their electric bills rounded up to the next dollar. The donated amount averages about 50 cents a month for each participating member and raises approximately $37,000 each year. Since the program’s beginning in October 1998, grants totaling $945,762 h...
Carrington School District Regular School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Place: High School ITV Room I. CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. II. REGULAR ITEMS A. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda B. Approve Minutes • April 9, 2024 • April 25, 2024 C. Approve Financial Reports 1. Activities Fund 2. Revolving Fund 3. Lunch Fund 4. General Fund 5. Fund Balance Reports D. Presentation of Bills and Check Register III. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Administrative Reports 1. Mrs. Helseth 2. Mr. Weber 3. Mrs. Helm IV. ACTION ITEMS 1. Motion to approve first...
The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s (Garrison Diversion) Recreation Committee awarded matching recreation grants to 23 projects, totaling $657,865. “Our requests for the spring funding session were at an all-time high, and we were able to provide grant funds to a large number of deserving projects both big and small,” says committee chairman Larry Kassian. “Garrison Diversion is thrilled to give back to our member counties and help build recreation projects that will reach thousands of people across North Dakota.” Included in the gr...
The Carrington Public School District announces the availability of an evaluation system to determine whether those children whose fifth birthday falls between July 31 and December 31 may enter Kindergarten for this school term on the basis of readiness. The evaluation is not compulsory for all children. It is established to accommodate the requests of parents having children possessing marked high ability and maturity as compared to their chronological ages. It is designed as a measure to meet individual differences in school readiness providi...
On Saturday, May 4, Carrington High School music students participated in the 2024 State Class B Music Festival held at Bismarck State College. Participants included Drew Matt, Sarah Hallwachs, Jyllian Parker, Aubrey Neis, Kendall Kovar, Jazmyn Ybarra, Sophie Garr, Nela McKibbon and Joe Lindberg. The results are as follows: • Drew Matt, vocal solo - star rating • Sarah Hallwachs, vocal solo - star rating • Aubrey Neis, clarinet solo - star rating • Aubrey Neis and Kendall Kovar, clarine...
Foster County Public Health was recently named to the Q1 2024 Infant Immunization Honor Roll. Every quarter, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) Immunization Unit assesses provider-level coverage rates for infants, children, adolescents, and adults for North Dakota immunization providers enrolled the Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program and North Dakota immunization providers that serve the state’s adult population....
Each Year Bismarck State College along with the North Dakota Masonic Foundation sponsors the Know Your State Competition for juniors and seniors across the state of North Dakota. The competition consists of a local level test conducted at each school followed by the finals held at Bismarck State College. This year's competition was the 66th annual event held on April 30. Students that score in the top 30% across the state qualify for the finals in Bismarck. The final test covers topics such as...
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. Airsoft gun fired during class at Alexander School During a sixth grade music class at Alexander Public School on April 15, a student produced an airsoft gun and fired it at another student. This incident is still under investigation and many parents have reached out to The Farmer to express frustration wi...
MAY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., May 13 - Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes. Glazed carrots. Baked apples. Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m. Pool, Bridge, Open Cards Tues., May 14 - Chicken Sandwich, Potato Wedges, Corn, Salad, Tropical Fruit - Pinochle Wed., May 15 - Potluck at 12 Noon Thurs., May 16 - Southwest Turkey Wrap, Tortilla Chips, Carrot Raisin Salad, Pineapple - Whist Fri., May 17 - Sloppy Joes, Tater Tots, Carrots & Peas, Pear Crisp - Music at 12:30 by Yvonne & the Other Guy - Mexican Train...
The 71st Annual NDHSAA sponsored State Class B Speech Tournament was held at Mandan High School on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Kindred took first place with 67 points; Enderlin was awarded second with 59 points; Dickinson Trinity/New England was third with 55 points; Harvey/Wells County was fourth with 37 points; South Prairie-Max was fifth with 31 points; and Beulah was sixth with 25 points. The following Harvey/Wells County students placed at the state speech contest: Extemporaneous Speaking:...
Her short time in the workforce has nevertheless managed to give Taylor Sabinash a wealth of experience dealing with the compassionate and comforting aspects of human experience. As a licensed funeral director, Sabinash saw that up close in dealing with bereaved families on a daily basis in her time with Evans Funeral Home in Carrington and New Rockford. Now, she will bring her talents to CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center as the hospital's new Foundation Director. Sabinash fills a...
Two individuals in Carrington have been charged with terrorizing after making threats to law enforcement officers. One of them, Heather Auborn, also allegedly threatened to start a "riot" in the city of Carrington. On Friday, April 24, Auborn allegedly placed a call to a Carrington police officer, during which court documents say she threatened Carrington's Police Chief, Christopher Bittmann, and his family several times. Bittmann and the officer who received the call happened to be next to...
It's Spring! That means it's time to get organized for the Spring Citywide Yard Sales event. The Carrington Chamber has been sponsoring this event for many years. Bargain hunters will be hoping for nice weather to shop all the sale sites. The date is Saturday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those that want to sell their wares are welcome to register their sale site which will be featured on the Yard Sale listing in the Independent newspaper as well as listed on the printed maps available at the...
"Recognizing and prioritizing the value of maintaining our facilities is a progressive investment in the long-term sustainability and success of our school and community." Those were the words of Superintendent Janelle Helm at a community meeting on Thursday, April 25. Carrington School District officials held the meetings after both performances of the elementary concert that day, fielding questions from patrons about a proposal to increase the building fund levy from 5 to 10 mills. There were...
“The Great Jungle Journey” is the theme for the 2024 Carrington Community Vacation Bible School, which will be held May 28-31 at the Calvary Baptist Church building. Several local churches have a long-term plan and on-going rotation, so those congregations can share in the preparation for a week of fun activity. “The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation” explores key biblical events, including Creation, Corruption and Catastrophe, Confusion, Christ and the Cross, and Consummation. Did the universe start with a big b...
The Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota are pleased to announce that there will be five flights in 2025. Two chartered planes will fly one hour apart from Grand Forks International Airport on Sunday, April 20, 2025, with a return date of Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Just two weeks later, they will fly from Fargo’s Hector International Airport on a chartered aircraft from Sunday - Tuesday, May 4-6, 2025. Finally, on September 28, 2025, they will have two additional chartered flights leaving one hour apart from Hector International A...
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. Referendum fails The controversial bond referendum for an addition to the Harvey School was soundly defeated recently, ending a nine-month campaign by supporters for a new school who were met by an equally steadfast crowd not wanting to spend $23.5 million on classrooms for the school's elementary...
MAY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., May 6 - Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Ginger Pears - Pool, Bridge, Open Cards Tues., May 7 - Chicken Breast, Diced Potatoes, Prince Edward Vegetables, Fruit Cocktail - Pinochle Thurs., May 9 - Hamburger with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Fries, California Blend Vegetables, Applesauce - Whist Fri., May 10 - Stuffed Shells in Meat Sauce, Mixed Vegetables, Bananas in Pudding - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., May 11 - Public cards pinochle tournament, 1 p.m....
The Mouse was in the house for Carrington Elementary School's annual Spring Concert, held in the East Gym Thursday afternoon and evening, April 25. Songs from classic Walt Disney films were the theme of the concert....
Student art exhibitors, along with solo and small group musicians and speech team members, put their creative sides on display at the CHS Arts Expo, held Tuesday night, April 30, in the West Gym....
Emma Mertz, a fifth grade student at Carrington Elementary School, placed fourth in the elementary girls' bullseye division at the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Western Nationals in Sandy, Utah, April 26-27. Mertz shot a score of 277 to take fourth in both the elementary girls division out of 291 competitors, as well as for fifth grade girls, where 191 competed. Her score was also the ninth best out of all elementary shooters. Overall, she shot the 106th best score out of 1,052...
Voters in Foster County will go to the polls on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in a primary election to select federal, state, county, city and park board representatives. For cities, the primary is the finals for mayors, council persons and park board members, while state and county winners in the primary move on to the general election on November 5, 2024. There’s only one contested race on the local ballot this year. That will be for two council seats in the City of McHenry. The City of McHenry h...
Ryan Baron, the former Midkota superintendent and high school principal facing more than a dozen charges related to child pornography, has waived his preliminary hearing scheduled for April 23 and entered not guilty pleas on all counts. Baron was first arrested in November of last year on five counts for possession of certain materials prohibited, thanks to a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Months later, he was charged with seven additional counts for the...
Krystal Klein smiles in appreciation as she receives a certificate from Karla Michaelson for her participation on the Carrington High School Academic Pursuit team. Brynn Smith and Isabel Wendel are behind Klein, standing in line for their certificates. Awards, scholarship recipients and recognition for scholastic achievements were highlighted at the CHS Honors Night, held Tuesday, April 23 in the West Gym....
From the center of war to the Central City. Carrington officials have approved a grant program that provides support for residents who want to sponsor Ukrainian citizens fleeing Russia's invasion of their country. The Carrington City Council approved the financial incentive program at their April 8 meeting. Carrington's efforts are part of a federal program called Uniting for Ukraine, administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Uniting for Ukraine provides a pathway fo...
