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NOVEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread and Butter, Dessert Mon., Nov. 4 - Meatloaf, Baby Bakers, California Blend Vegetables, Peaches with Whipped Topping. Bridge. Open Cards. Tues., Nov. 5 - Cabbage Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Tossed Salad, Apricots. Pinochle. Wed., Nov. 6 - Pool. Thurs., Nov. 7 - Cheeseburger on a Bun with Onion, Letttuce, Tomato, Pasta Salad, Apple Pie Dump Cake. Whist. Fri., Nov. 8 - Tomato Soup, Egg Salad Sandwich, 3 Bean Salad, Mandarin Oranges. Mexican Train Dominoes. Sat., Nov. 9 - Public...
The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free webinar presentation titled, 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s. The virtual presentation will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, from Noon-1:00 p.m. (CT). This presentation is free and open to the public; registration is required. This project is funded through the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services, Adult & Aging Services Section. To register for the class, go online to https://bit.ly/4em99wE Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking, and behavior problems that int...
At the American Legion Auxiliary meeting on October 8, Marlene Boyer, left, presented a check for $1,000 to Stacy Erickson toward purchasing new Legion Baseball uniforms. The sports program has been the American Legion's signature nationwide program since 1925. "We were pleased to help promote its success in our own community," said Boyer. Erickson accepted the donation on behalf of the Carrington Park Board. (Courtesy photo)...
A benefit for Shanna Barone was held Saturday, October 26, at the Carrington Armory, to help offset ongoing medical expenses for Shanna's fight against brain cancer. The Carrington Lions Club provided a dinner with free-will offering at the benefit, and numerous items were up for silent auction, with all proceeds going to the Barone family....
October 29, 2024 The Carrington FFA Chapter has a long tradition of competing at a high level at the National FFA Convention, and 2024 was no different. This year, the chapter had three teams competing at the national level – livestock judging, agricultural mechanics and floriculture. Fourteen of the chapter's members traveled to Indianapolis for the annual event, where more than 71,096 FFA members from across the country meet. Livestock Judging It's been 17 years since the Carrington FFA C...
Tuesday, October 29 The recent loss of Drake's only grocery store has the rural community searching for solutions. The closing of Drake Fresh Foods came with just three weeks' notice, leaving the town's 280 residents without convenient access to fresh produce and staples like milk, eggs and bread. Grocery stores in Harvey, about 25 minutes away, and Velva, around 30 minutes, are options for most, but harder for the homebound or elderly, said Fr. Thomas Graner, a pastor serving Catholic churches...
Tuesday, October 29 The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will begin using a waitlist to decide who to admit to prison first after running out of beds for male inmates. North Dakota's prison system has been over its capacity for men since July 1, 2023. As of Monday, it had roughly 150 more male prisoners than it had space for. In the meantime, the agency has been sending some of its inmates to county jails with open beds. Most of these overflow beds have been provided by... Full story
The newspaper's motto reads "Real data. Real value. Real news." But there is nothing real about it. The Central ND News has many of the hallmarks of a legitimate news source - headlines, infographics and 12 pages of newsprint. But the newspaper mailed to residents of one North Dakota county this October were uniformly right leaning, largely lacked bylines identifying the stories' authors and in some instances had a clear target - the Dakota Access Pipeline protests. "When I got it, I thought,...
The annual Labor Auction and Supper for the Carrington chapter of the National FFA Organization will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29, at CHS. Pancakes and sausage will be the main course of the supper, held from 5-7 p.m., with the Labor Auction to follow at 7 p.m. In addition to FFA, the Carrington FCCLA will hold a Pie Auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. Prior to the Labor Auction, Carrington FFA Alumni will hold a Fall Agricultural Produce Auction, with baked and canned goods and much more. All bids for...
The joy of planting and watching fruits grow to their greatest potential has been one of the prime motivators behind Kathy Wiederholt's chosen career path. "I've loved horticulture my whole life, and that's really my story," she says. "Working with plants, and being outside. Even as a kid, I would read plant identification books for fun." A self-described farm girl from Wisconsin, Wiederholt made her way to Carrington in 2006 to oversee a newly-created program at the NDSU Carrington Research Ext...
The Central City will host several events for Halloween, which takes place on Thursday, Oct. 31. Here is a list of what to expect on All Hallow's Eve in Carrington: • Trunk or Treat will be held on Main Street, Carrington from 3:30- 5:30 p.m. (In inclement weather, it will be held at the Carrington Armory). • Golden Acres Manor and Estates will once again host trick or treaters indoors from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. • The Haunted Fallout Shelter in the Carrington Armory will begin at 7 p.m. and run u... Full story
The one-two punch of Hurricanes Helene and Milton have ravaged the southeast coast of the country, with damage ranging from Florida to western North Carolina. Combined, there have been 258 confirmed fatalities from the category 4 and 5 storms, at least 33 reported missing, and devastation in their wake incomprehensible to those unfamiliar with a hurricane's power. People from throughout the country have done their part to help ease the pain of those in the direct path of the destruction,...
The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free webinar titled, “Person-Centered Dementia Care: Recommendations for Professionals.” This presentation will take place on Monday, Nov. 4, from 10 - 11 a.m. CT. This presentation is free and open to those in healthcare and caregiving. Registration is required. This project is funded through the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services, Adult & Aging Services Section. To register for the class, go online to https://bit.ly/4eaAWRj This program will help instill a fundamental shift in organ...
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. Diehl riding high after winning world title Michele Diehl's collection of trophy belt buckles got a little bigger during her recent three-day visit to the Lone Star State October 10-12. Diehl finished first in her class and took top honors as the senior ladies overall world champion at the AQHA Cowboy...
OCTOBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread and Butter, Dessert Mon., Oct. 28 - Sweet and Sour Pork, Fried Rice, Stewed Tomatoes, Apple Salad. Bridge.Open Cards. Tues., Oct. 29 -Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Caribbean Vegetables, Fruit. Pinochle. Wed., Oct. 30 - Pool. Thurs., Oct. 31 - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Country Gravy, Prince Edward Vegetables, Pudding. Whist. Friday - Nov. 1 - Tatortot Hotdish, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Garlic Toast, Fruit. Mexican Train Dominoes. GRACE CITY, MCHENRY...
Chosen from the many who filled out the National Pasta Month crossword puzzle, these six winners will each receive a tote bag of goodies from the North Dakota Wheat Commission and pasta companies such as 8th Avenue Food and Provisions of Carrington. Local winners, who may pick up their tote bags at the Independent during open hours, include: John Thomas of New Rockford; Kathy Devillers, Karen Flemmer and Noah Gussiaas of Carrington; Marietta Weber of Binford and Delores House of Grace City....
Pingree-Buchanan Quarter One “A” Honor Roll 4.00 GPA 12th grade: Jersey Tripp 11th grade: Brooklyn Harr, Terek Kinzell, Katelyn Piehl, Brynn Sorenson, Savannah Thu 10th grade: Violet Bohl, Madelynn Nagel 9th grade: Taylin Zimprich 8th grade: Emmi Odenbach 7th grade: Braxton Bitterman, Laura Heinle, Eli Perleberg, Kai Perleberg, Ethan Torgerson “A” Average Honor Roll 3.67-3.99 GPA 11th grade: Chase Ova, Brayden Torgerson, Jorgen Tripp 10th grade: Etta Banashak, Austin Bourland, Jake Bredahl 9th grade: Shelby Bear, Zaiden Johnson, Aidyn Perlebe...
Fire Prevention Week coloring contest winners are Tyne Dubourt (picture above), Avery Florhaug, Isla Gjovik, Ada Tweed and Melody Gussiaas. Contest winners get a Cardinal Tee of their choosing courtesy of the Independent....
October 22, 2024 Several North Dakota pilots, truckers and other businesses voluntarily ferried relief supplies to areas devastated by Hurricane Helene in the past few weeks. The hurricane tore a wide swath of death and destruction across several southeastern states in late September. It will take months and likely years to rebuild infrastructure, homes and normal lives again. With over 230 deaths confirmed across six states and nearly 100 still missing in North Carolina alone, the death toll...
North Dakota's secretary of state emphasized Tuesday how the state's elections are accurate and secure during the North Dakota Association of Counties annual meeting in Bismarck. Secretary of State Michael Howe pushed back on misconceptions some have about the state's voting system, reinforcing that none of the state's voting devices or tabulation machines are connected to the internet. He also highlighted that the state uses paper ballots, has a voter ID law and statewide voter check-in system... Full story
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, there were two no votes from the council on each of the requests. However, with four "yes" votes, both...
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...
