The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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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...
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...
A kidnapping report that had put the city of Fargo into a frenzy was retracted on January 22 in 1928. On January 19, eighteen-year old Esther Monson was found lying unconscious on a sidewalk in downtown Fargo. The Bottineau girl was rushed to St. John's Hospital, where she was resuscitated by doctors. Upon examination, the doctors found the back of Monson's head badly bruised, and that the girl had suffered a sprained ankle. How she had come to be in such a state remained a mystery until Monson...
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...
“Variety selection is without a doubt the most important decision I make annually on my farm,” said a producer at a meeting early this winter. Many farmers will agree with the man’s comment. Some of them might add that because there are so many choices, variety selection is also one of their most difficult decisions. Each variety has specific strengths and weaknesses that make it more- or less-suited to a given field environment. Differences in variety performance can have huge effects on a pro...
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...
Valentine’s Day and Giving Hearts Day are coming soon, but did you know that there’s one more very important heart-related observance we are in the midst of right now? Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. This could be a little girl in the ICU or a grandfather with Stage 3 leukemia. January is National Blood Donation Month, and the need is greater than you might realize. The American Red Cross recently announced that they are experiencing an emergency blood shortage. Blood don...
When I worked as ag reporter for the Minot Daily News, I did an annual report on the crops in North Dakota. This was generally a fairly long article because as you know, this state produces a lot of agricultural products. We produce a lot, but many of those crops and livestock don’t get the recognition they should. As an example, you’ve most likely seen a report that comes out from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture outlining the 11, No. 1 crops that put North Dakota at the top of a nat...
There are two things that should be completely off limits: a person's children and a person's grief. You do not mock a child, something that we often forget when that child happens to belong to a politician we despise, and you do not make fun of someone in the depths of mourning. I have never had a child, but I have experienced grief. The greatest pain I ever felt, and the greatest I ever will carry, happened 10 years ago when my mother passed away. No matter how deep your faith in the...
12 Years Ago January 27, 1949 In session here Tuesday night, the Tri-County Medical Society elected officers and attended to other business of the organization. Elected president of the group was Dr. W.C. Vogelwede of Carrington, Dr. P.A. Boyum of Harvey is vice president, Dr. D.W. Matthal of Fessenden secretary-treasurer, Dr. R.F. Gilliand of Carrington delegate, Dr. C.G. Owens of New Rockford alternate delegate and Dr. E.J. Schwinghammer of New Rockford counselor. Richard Dale was elected...
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...
I’ve been to a lot of parties over the last few weeks, getting together with neighbors and friends as we celebrated the holidays with one year ending and a new one just beginning. Some people made resolutions for self-improvement and others were already making plans for this year’s projects. And a lot of people had questions about trees. How are they responding to the warm December weather? What will the mild temperatures do to the insect pests that will attack trees next summer? Is Dutch elm...
Harold Petsinger Harold D. Petsinger, age 95, died January 14, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, N.D., with his family by his side. His visitation was Friday, January 19, 2024, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., followed by a Rosary Service at 5:30 p.m., and Vigil Service immediately following the Rosary Service, all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D. Harold's Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, N.D., with Fa... Full story
Jordan Becker Jordan "George" Lee Becker, 32 years old, of Sykeston, North Dakota, passed away on January 14, 2024, in his childhood home, surrounded by his family and friends he held near and dear. His visitation was Sunday, January 21, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Jordan's funeral service was held Monday, January 22, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Bethel Assembly of God, Carrington, N.D., with Pastor Kevin Gustafson off... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the eye disease glaucoma? My older brother was recently diagnosed with it and lost some of his vision, but never had a clue anything was wrong. Could I be at risk too? Stressed Sibling Dear Stressed, Yes! Having an immediate family member with glaucoma significantly increases your risks of developing it, but there are other risk factors you need to be aware of too. Here’s what you should know. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases t...
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 girls basketball team is taking advantage of doing a bit of in-person scouting of Region 1 teams they could meet in a hypothetical Division A state tournament play-in situation. After defeating league leader Valley City earlier this season, the Cards took on the number three team currently in the opposite region's standings, the Northern Cass Jaguars. With some of their trademark balance and another good night from the stripe, Carrington went home happy about their chances with a...
