The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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JANUARY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Jan. 29 - Lemon Dill Salmon Loaf, Diced Potatoes, Cheesy Broccoli, Applesauce - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Tues., Jan. 30 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Peaches - Pinochle Thurs., Feb. 1 - Sweet and Sour Pork, Fried Rice, Asian Vegetables, Orange - Whist Fri., Feb. 2 - Chicken on a Bun, Potato Salad, Lemon Parsley Carrots, Pears - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., Feb. 3 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome. GRACE CITY,...
January 23, 2024 Harry O. Schlecht, Jamestown, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Doreen Marie Vick, Minot, N.D.: trailer and semi-trailers registration requirements, $20...
A group from Trinity Lutheran Church braved the extreme cold on Sunday, January 14 and traveled to Fargo to help pack meals at the Fargo Mobile Pack for Feed My Starving Children. They took part in the last shift of the 10-day event. This shift broke a couple records in that it was the largest shift and packed the most meals ever in a 2-hour shift. Just over 2400 people packed 985,176 meals. These meals from the shift were enough to feed 2,699 kids for an entire year. Over the 10-day event just...
With nearly a half million dollars in donations and pledged funds on the books, Carrington Rainbow Gardens is inching a little closer to reality. Plans are to build a Japanese garden and visitor center in the heart of downtown Carrington on Main Street. The site was once home to the Miami Grill restaurant, which was owned by Harry and Anne Hayashi after they sold the Rainbow Gardens to the Ihringer family. Through the work of volunteers aided by CCEDC Director Laurie Dietz, the project is...
The Foster County Commission agreed to increase wages for sheriff's deputies at their last meeting in order to attract and retain officers. During the meeting held on Tuesday, January 16, the board heard from Sheriff Justin Johnson, who attended the meeting to ask for an increase in wages for sergeant Nathan Kruse. Johnson said Kruse has accepted a position with the NDDOT, but he is hoping to convince him to stay in his position with the sheriff's department with an incentive like a pay... Full story
The pages of the Independent from January to June, 2023, held some unsettling news in the first quarter, between three being charged with murder, and workforce shortages, but the second quarter was a saving grace in the area as residents had a lot to smile about, especially on the court and on the field. Here are a few of the stories that donned the pages of the Independent last year: January • Carrington day care provider Patricia Wick was ordered to cease operations after a 5-month-old in h...
The Co-op Placement Program at Carrington High School provides opportunities for many students to gain experience and provide businesses with assistance during the school year. The Chamber & EDC organization would like to share information about each student and what they are learning while in the Co-op Program this year. Central Pharmacy employs Tiara Lura with the Co-op Placement Program. Tiara shares that she does a variety of tasks such as affixing stickers to products, stocking shelves,...
FARGO, N.D. – For the fifth consecutive year, AgCountry’s Board of Directors has declared 100 basis points (1%) patronage dividends on business conducted with the cooperative in 2023. AgCountry’s patronage program grants the Board of Directors the ability to distribute a portion of the association’s net income to its member-owners on eligible business when financial conditions allow. To share in AgCountry’s unique success in 2023, the Board has declared a special secondary 50 basis points (.5%) patronage dividend. The total combined patronage...
Staffing changes at Carrington Public Schools were the big news at the school board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 11. First, the board officially voted to open a new Dean of Students position. Superintendent Janelle Helm went through the job description with board members at the meeting, which is an additional administrative position. The Dean of Students will perform a variety of administrative tasks, many of them that are typically assigned to the athletic director (AD). The current AD, Karla Mich...
Jamestown, N.D. - Advanced Business Methods (ABM), a North Dakota office products and solutions company headquartered in West Fargo, N.D., has acquired Central Business Systems, Inc. (CBSI), a Jamestown, N.D., based office equipment and document solutions provider since 1975. The official announcement was made in West Fargo on Friday, January 5. The move to acquire CBSI first started in the Fall of 2023. "We are excited to be partnering with such a great hometown organization", said Jeff...
A "Meet & Greet" for military, veterans and their spouses took place on January 10, 2024, at the Chieftain in Carrington. Skyler Patzer played background music while everyone visited with each other. Then, a fun songfest took place where everyone sang ALL the military songs for each branch of the military. The new commander of American Legion Post 25, Tom Sauby (center with hat) and the new adjutant, Ryan Zink (right), spoke to the group about their plans for the post's future. Marlene Boyer,...
Mark your calendars for a special day at the library! Carrington City Library will host Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday, February 3, offering a full schedule of fun events. On the first Saturday of February, thousands of libraries sponsor events to encourage reading and to promote the many resources offered at libraries. Carrington City Library is an ideal place for families to play, make friends and discover the magic of reading. Research shows that reading aids in brain development, especially in the first five years of 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. McLean County farmer convicted of fraud Kent Pfaff, 59, from Washburn pled guilty to crop insurance fraud and is scheduled to be sentenced in March 2024. Pfaff must repay $379,317 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management agency after he pleaded guilty to a felony count in a crop insurance...
JANUARY CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Jan. 22 - Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Prince Edward Vegetables, Bananas & Pudding - Pool - Bridge - Open Card Tues., Jan. 23 - Pulled Pork on a Bun, Baked Beans, Macaroni Salad, Pineapple - Pinochle Thurs., Jan. 25 - Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Green Beans, Fruit Salad, Bar - Whist Fri., Jan. 26 - Stuffed Pepper, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Orange - Golf Sat., Jan. 27 - Public Card Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome. Mon., Jan. 29 - Lemon...
January 16, 2024 Gurpreet Singh, Brampton, Ont., Can.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Aaron Earth Gulick, Houston, Mo.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Larissa N. Piggott, Ionia, Mich.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Denny Pakkei Wong, Houston, Texas: exceeded speed limit, $19...
The Kiwanis organization is all about helping children in the community and around the world. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. In 2023, the Carrington Kiwanis Club volunteered their time and donations to many local causes including: Carrington Dollars for Scholars, West Side Park Project, Out of the Darkness-Suicide Prevention, CHS FBLA, Carrington Kid's Experience, Carrington Community Picnic, Reading...
JAMESTOWN, N.D. - Jamestown, North Dakota native Bart Holaday has established a scholarship that will provide free tuition to qualifying University of Jamestown incoming freshmen. The scholarship, which is available for one year (the 24-25 academic year), aims to support new students from high-need families. "Bart has a passion for supporting students with need in their pursuit of a college degree," said University of Jamestown president Dr. Polly Peterson. "Through his Dakota Foundation, he...
The Carrington City Library is not only a place where people go to get books, it's also a space where they can "learn" to read. There are a variety of new things to experience at your local library, thanks to the planning, fundraising and hard work done by Librarian Michele Seil and the library board. Last fall was a busy one, as they were working on five grants at the same time. Among those was a program offered by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction called ND Community Libraries...
Year-end housekeeping kept the Carrington City Council busy at their meeting last week. During the meeting held on Monday, January 8, the board approved year-end transfers of funds to balance out accounts. Carrington Mayor Tom Erdmann reported that the general fund reserve will now hold $870,000; the capital fund $917,000 and the year end balance for the general fund is $408,330. • The council also approved moving $1,000,000.00 from their Bremer Bank checking account to the Bank Forward ICS a...
In a special meeting, the Foster County Commission met with an EAPC Architect, as well as Ted Keller and Leo Straley via Zoom meeting, to discuss the courthouse basement project. During the meeting held on Friday, January 5, the board had questions about how the basement remodel will proceed. EAPC said the project will proceed in three phases with the first phase being the demolition and construction of the social services offices. Next, the board discussed where to house the social services...
Twice a year the Foster County Independent features exclusive stories about college grads, scholars, athletes and performers from the area in an effort to celebrate student successes with our readers. If you or a student you know has been accepted into a program, made the Dean's List, received a scholarship, earned a degree or been recognized for his or her collegiate performance during the Fall 2023 semester, we want to hear about it. Submit your news by e-mail to fosterconews@daktel.com or call us at 701-652-3181. Deadline for submissions is...
The Co-op Placement Program at Carrington High School provides opportunities for many students to gain experience and provide businesses with assistance during the school year. Our Chamber & EDC organization would like to share information about each student and what they are learning while in the Co-op Program this year. Morgan Sherman works in the afternoons at Small Steps Child Care. Morgan washes dishes, changes diapers, vacuums/cleans and sets up snacks. She relates that a skill she is... Full story
North Dakota State University Extension will host the ninth annual Field to Fork "Wednesday Webinar series Feb. 21 through May 1. The webinars will be held online from 2 to 3 p.m. Central. Experts from across the region will provide information about growing, preserving and preparing specialty-crop fruits and vegetables safely. The webinars are free but preregistration is required. Register at the NDSU Extension Field to Fork webpage (www.ag.ndsu.edu/fieldtofork). Participants will be receive...
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. Bottineau County artist who gave to the world In September of this year, an art piece was sold at an auction house which consisted of a self-portrait of an artist that was drawn on paper with a pencil. The title of the piece was, "Ella Moen." If the name sounds familiar it is because she was born and...
Wells County Youth recently exhibited 53 grain samples in the 19th Annual FFA Alumni Crops Show. There were 18 samples shown in the junior division (grades 3-8) and 35 samples in the senior division (grades 9-12). The show was held at the Festival Hall during the Wells County Winter Show on December 14 and open to all youth who attend school or reside in Wells County. The Premier Showperson awards went to Brody Jones in the senior division (2 grands, 1 reserve and 2 red exhibits) and to Olivia...
