The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Carrington High School and Junior High's Fall Concert was held Monday morning, October 16, in the East Gym. The concert was the first at the director's baton for Annette Hovey at the Carrington school district. At top left, the high school choir performs, while musicians from the junior high and high school bands also showed their talents....
The Foster County Soil Conservation District made the annual donation of books to the Carrington Elementary School Library. The books provide the schools' Accelerated Reading program with materials on the subjects of conservation, natural resources, and agriculture. Shown here are Mr. Pazdernik's fifth graders, who were the first to take advantage of this generous donation. SCD makes a similar donation to the Midkota grade school. Front, left to right: Della Wittman, Weston Irmen, Radke Hooey,...
Carrington Youth Sports donated $2,253.00 to the Central Dakota Sportsman Club, which operates the Carrington Shooting Range. Carrington Youth Sports was awarded a North Dakota Statewide Any-Whitetail Deer Tag by the NDGF Lottery process. The tag is applied for through a special allocation lottery held by the NDGF. Part of receiving this tag is a donation to a conservation related project, which Central Dakota Sportsman Club was selected by Carrington Youth Sports for their constant efforts in...
Winners of the Carrington Lions Club's Peace poster contest were as follows: Violette Nava, first (front center); Anna VanRay, second (left front) and Nathan Boeshans, third (front right). Judges were back row, left to right: Lions Josey Skytland, Lisa Weninger and Shelly Skytland. The winning poster will advance to the district contest in Minot on Oct 21 at the State Lions Convention in Minot....
In observance of Fire Prevention Week, The Foster County Independent featured a coloring contest in the October 9 edition. The entrants were judged by Independent staff. Congratulations to the winners, who will each receive a prize package for their efforts. The winners included Jackson Tweed, age 4; Lainey Schulz, age 4; Tyne Dubourt, age 4; Callen Becker, age 5; Melody, age 6 and Avery Florhaug, age 8....
Miss Rodeo North Dakota will make a stop in the Central City this week. Lindsey Miller, a 22-year-old Flaxton native, was crowned Miss Rodeo North Dakota in July, and she is embarking on a journey across the state as she prepares to compete for the title of Miss Rodeo America in Las Vegas this December. Her host is Amy Hinrichs, owner of The Humble Pearl in downtown Carrington. Locals can meet Miller on Tuesday, October 17 at 5 p.m. Miller will read her children's book, "The Girl in LIme Green...
Becker's Hospital Review is delighted to release the 2023 edition of its "Critical access hospital CEOs to know" list. These leaders have jumpstarted growth, developed partnerships and navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic for their organizations. Thanks to their hard work, their communities benefit from expanded access to care. Among those honored, was Jodi Hovdenes, RN, President of CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center (Carrington, N.D.) Hovdenes was named president of...
It's a chore that's been done thousands of times, and no one would think twice of danger. But in one traumatic moment on July 26, 2023, Merle Radke's quality of life changed for the worse. While repairing a lawnmower, the engine suddenly ignited in flames, burning Radke severely with burns on his face, chest, arms and hands. His son, Marc, explained what happened that day. "We were working on it, putting gas down the carburetor, and it backfired," he said. "It just happened so fast, next thing y...
The annual Carrington High School National Honor Society’s Halloween Food Drive will be Sunday, October 22, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The door-to-door drive in the city will benefit Carrington’s Daily Bread food pantry. Residents not at home that day may leave items on doorstep to be picked up....
It's October, so it's time for the annual Haunted Fallout Shelter. The event will run Friday and Saturday October 20-21 and October 27-28 from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m., at the Carrington Armory. The cost is $5. There will also be a Lights on Kids matinee on October 28 from 2-4 p.m., a less scary version (lights on) of the evening event. The cost is $3. The Haunted Fallout Shelter is sponsored by the Carrington Lions and other members of the community. Proceeds from the haunted house will go toward...
At the October 5 Carrington Lions meeting the following awards were presented: Lion Karla Michaelson received the Lion of the Year Award for 2021-2022. Lions Tom and Sharon Paintner received the Lion of the Year for 2022-23. Lion Heather Carr received the Rookie Lion of the Year award....
In a short meeting, the Carrington City Council moved on several items last Monday night, including increasing mileage and travel expenses for city employees. During the meeting held on Monday, October 9, the council passed a motion to follow state rates for food and lodging and increase breakfast from $7.00 to $9.00; lunch from $10.50 to $14.00; dinner from $17.50 to $22.00 and motel room stay from $55.00 to $96.30. These expenses will be paid by the city if incurred six hours or more away...
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. Providers who have met or exceeded the immunization goals for the quarter will be recognized on the immunization provider honor roll. Provider-level coverage is also assessed in July for i...
Carrington School District Regular School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Place: High School ITV Room - 4:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. II. REGULAR ITEMS A. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda B. Approve Minutes • September 12, 2023 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. Delegations B. Administrative Reports 1. Mrs. Helseth 2. Mr. Weber 3. Mrs. Helm C. Committee Reports 1...
On October 7, multiple generations from babies to the elderly turned out to support the Women’s Care Center of Devils Lake with a two-mile walk followed by a silent auction. The small but mighty crowd of 40 people learned how the center is supporting women facing unplanned pregnancies and raised over $5,500. Local Knights of Columbus Council 4951 led the walk. The local Life Savers, a multi-denominational pro-life group, organized the event....
Soybean harvest is in full swing across North Dakota, with field corn and sunflowers to follow. Weather conditions have been very warm and mostly dry, with a few intermittent showers across the state to shut down harvest progress for a few days. North Dakota State University Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator Angie Johnson urges farmers to use any breaks in harvest for necessary maintenance that can help prevent equipment failures and fires. "Equipment fires, specifically combine...
Foster County 4-H'ers represented North Dakota at the 101st National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 1, 2023. More than 70 4-H'ers from around the nation competed in the event. The Foster County team did well, missing a top ten finish by just 46 points. Participants judged two classes each of Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein and Jersey. There was also a class of Milking Shorthorn and Red and White. Individually, Molly Hansen finished third in Brown...
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. Color-blind glasses now available In recognition of International Color blindness Awareness Month, NDPRD is excited to announce it is the first park system in the nation to make all state parks color-blind accessible. Color blind visitors at each state park can experience the world of color through special...
October 3, 2023 Liam Kevin Peterson, Gurnee, Ill.: exceeded speed limit, $40 Devin Quinn Fontenet, Carrington, N.D.: overtaking vehicle on left, $20; drove without operator’s license, $20 Devon Lee Olson, Wolford, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Peter Neudorf-Giesbrecht, Stoney Point, Ont., Can: exceeded speed limit, $15 Adam Charles Monroe, Ellendale, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Dennis Ettel, Marysville, Ind.: exceeded speed limit, $10 October 11, 2023 Valerie Hulbert, Carrington, N.D.: animal at large, $25 Leslie Hulbert, Carrington, N...
OCTOBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Oct. 16 - Potato Soup, Tuna Salad Sandwich, Prince Edward Veggies, Fruit - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Tues., Oct. 17 - Sloppy Joe on Bun, Peas & Carrots, Tater Tots, Blushing Pears, Juice - Pinochle Wed., Oct. 18 - Potluck, 12 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 19 - Grilled Chicken on Bun, Potato Salad, Garden Salad, Fruit - Whist Fri., Oct. 20 - Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend Veggies, Fruit Salad - Golf Sat., Oct. 21 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1...
Growing up in the foothills of the Andes Mountains of South America, Sergio Cabello Leiva spent a happy childhood in Chile learning all he could about the land and its bountiful promise. Leiva was hired as the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center's new Soil Scientist beginning on September 1. He replaced Jasper Teboh in the position. He hails from his hometown of Nancagua, a city of around 15,000 people which is roughly located in the middle of the...
A new book, "The Magic of Medora," will be featured in a book signing event to be held at Sapphire Gallery & Custom Framing in Carrington on Wednesday, October 11 from 4:30-7 p.m. Written and illustrated by Sykeston native Linda Donlin and endorsed by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, the book tells the story of Medora's past and present, as well as giving a glimpse into its future. Donlin, a retired public relations professional, got the idea for the book while visiting Medora with one...
Make sure to join the Carrington FFA Chapter for their annual fund-raising meal, the Annual Pancake and Sausage Supper, on Friday, October 13, at the Carrington High School East Commons from 5-7 p.m. Admission to the supper is $7.00, with preschool age kids and under for free. All those attending should use Door #7 (East Gym south entrance). The annual FFA Labor Auction will follow at 7 p.m., with Lowell Rau serving as auctioneer. Come support the hard-working young adults of the CHS FFA...
In a very short meeting, the Foster County Commission ruled on several items on their agenda. During the meeting held on Tuesday, October 3, the board discussed the new plow truck that was recently purchased. Foster County Road Superintendent Nate Monson said the truck runs great. He also said the sand trucks and plows are ready to go. In other business: • The board discussed a third delegate for the North Dakota State Fair. Apparently three delegates are required by state law. • With a mot...
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