The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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A previous discussion about the removal of an approach in McHenry continued at the Foster County Commission meeting last week. During the meeting held on Tuesday, June 7, Commissioner Alan Scanson reported that he spoke to owners of the land adjoining the approach to be removed. He suggested the commission send a letter to Robin Sorum, Jeanne Hoyt and Barb Bergan informing them of the commission’s decision to take action. “We considered the request to leave the approach in place, but ult...
The Carrington Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors joined the new Tots and Tumbling LLC, located at the former Church of the Nazarene building at 312 Joal Drive, for their ceremonial Ribbon Cutting Tuesday, May 24. The church space has been repurposed for the business, which includes daycare services and classrooms, along with the Carrington Gymnastics Club's practice facilities in the old sanctuary. Holding the scissors are Tots and Tumbling co-owners Tammy Sorensen and Whitney Carter, and...
If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. - 1 John 3:17-18 The need for providing healthy, affordable housing for those suffering from poverty and disability is the mission of a non-profit, non-denominational Christian ministry riding across the country to showcase awareness to this need. The Fuller Center for Housing, based in...
The primary election for Foster County and its cities will be held on Tuesday, June 14. On the 2022 ballot is the City of Carrington mayor seat and three council members. The City of Glenfield has seats open for two council members. The City of Grace City has one seat open for a council member, and the City of McHenry has two seats open for council members. On the ballot for Foster County seats are open for two commissioners (Districts 2 and 4), State’s Attorney, Recorder, Treasurer, Auditor (...
“The worst planting conditions of my lifetime.” That’s how one Foster County resident recently described the past two months. “What about the spring of 2020?” I asked. “We had corn in the field until March, and wet conditions prevented the planting of nearly 40 percent of the cropland in Foster County.” He thought for a moment and then responded, “I think this spring has been more difficult.” This year, Foster County experienced its fourth wettest April in 125 years, and that trend continued i...
North Dakota U.S. House Representative Kelly Armstrong (R) spoke to city, county and state governmental leaders, along with local business owners and other members of the general public, at a roundtable discussion Thursday, June 2, at Carrington City Hall. Armstrong updated the attendees on the state of local, national and worldwide business topics of interest as they pertained to North Dakota and Armstrong's work in Washington. In addition, he detailed some of the hurdles that, in Armstrong's...
The Carrington Garden Club along with Runnings is sponsoring this program of recognizing beautiful yards in our community. This week's honors go to Harlan and Linda Olson at 493 McKenzie Ave....
The 35th Annual Chamber Golf Day will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. The community is encouraged to come out and enjoy the day and evening at our beautiful Crossroads Golf Course. This event is geared for family-friendly fun. The afternoon, from noon to 5:00 p.m., will feature open golf for anyone who would like to come out and golf the course. Cart rentals are on your own. Please register at the clubhouse before golfing. Chamber board hosts will begin serving a delicious meal at 5:00 p.m. in the clubhouse. Promptly at 6:30 p.m., the Best...
Cathay is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a celebration and All-School Reunion on August 6-7, 2022. Cathay was established in 1892 by a railroad running along the Rocky Run. It was named after a Chinese cook’s home country. Cathay is a historical name for China. Cathay celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 1967 and its Centennial in 1992. The once booming town of 200 is now diminished to just 20. On Saturday, August 6, activities are going to begin in Cathay by supporting the volunteer fire department that still takes care of the area. The f...
Hurdsfield’s 10th All School Reunion is being held July 8-10, 2022. In the past, All School Reunions ran every five years for the last 50 years, until it was cancelled twice, due to Covid. The organizers of the reunion are excited for this year’s event. The fun starts on Friday July 8, with Something New-A-Fishing Derby. For more information, please contact Matt Kline at 701-639-6317. Other events include registration for alumni and guests, an evening BBQ, a photo booth and music by Musik Work DJ. Bar will be available. On Saturday July 9, a pa...
Carrington High School junior Jacob Page walked through the graduation line at Commencement Ceremonies May 29. Page, believed to be the first student at the school to graduate early, completed both junior and senior credits this past year to earn the honors. CHS requires 23 credits to graduate, Page totaled 23.5 credits. Among those credits were 2.5 credits from online high school courses and 1.5 credits (11.0 collegiate credits) from college level courses such as physics, pre-calculus and...
This year, during the Foster County Fair, a dance will be featured on Friday night, June 24. A local band, Powerglide, will play from 9:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Admission is free of charge and all are welcome. The Foster County Fair will run from Wednesday, June 22 - Saturday, June 25....
A Taco in a Bag fundraiser for LeaAnn Hoppe will be held June 14. Serving is from 11 am to 1:30 p.m. at Golden Acres Manor. All proceeds will go towards medical expenses. You can pick up, have it delivered or eat outside. The cost is $10 and includes Taco in a Bag, beverage and a bar....
The Veritas Volleyball Camp for girls going into grades 6-8 and 9-12 in the fall will be held July 18 - 20 at the New Rockford High School Gym in New Rockford. The morning session will be from 9:00 - 12:15 for the older girls and 12:00 - 2:45 for the younger girls. Please contact Dale Peaslee at 701-650-0031 to register. The cost is $45. Register by June 18 to receive a T-shirt....
Young people from Wells, Stutsman, Sheridan and Foster counties competed June 1, 2022, in the 4-H District Communication Arts Contest held at the New Rockford -Sheyenne School in New Rockford. Communication Arts is the 4-H speech and demonstration competition that is held at the county, district and state levels. Participants are encouraged to use their own creativity and originality in preparing their public presentation. The Communication Arts program is open to any youth involved in...
South Central Adult Services would like to thank the Carrington High School National Honor Society students for helping with the Meals on Wheels program. They have been instrumental in the delivery of meals to the elderly community during the school year. They earn volunteer hours and the seniors enjoy seeing the younger generation helping in the community. Front row, left to right: Gavyn Anderson, Baylee Lura Kaydence Oatis, Mya Reimche-Nelson, Nicole Lee, Kennedy Wendel, Chloe Hovdenes,...
Crop advisers are invited to attend North Dakota State University Extension's annual crop management field school set for Friday, June 24, starting at 9 a.m. at the Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC). Participants will receive updates on crop pest and soil management recommendations using hands-on training in field demonstration plots and research trials. "The information received can immediately be used during the balance of the crop season, as well as future years," says Greg Endres,...
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. Recall, shortage empties store shelves Becoming a mother whether it is your first time or your fourth time is full of challenges, late nights and worry. It’s a time when the most is expected of you but also a time when you’ve never functioned on so little sleep. Your main purpose is to keep this baby ali...
If you are like me, you were waiting for the release of “Top Gun: Maverick” for a while. A product of the ‘80s, the original 1986 film was among those I could watch over and over again. I had “Top Gun” on VHS as a teenager. When I was a junior in college, I rented an efficiency apartment in Moorhead. It was basically a one-room suite with a tiny kitchenette. A futon doubled as my couch and bed. At least it had its own bathroom. The laundry room was next door, which was also a plus. With no funds...
Two weeks ago I was out in the field planting, or rather mudding in, transplants As I was doing that a helicopter from Minot Air Force Base circled overhead numerous times before darting off to the east toward Minot AFB. It got me to thinking about the numerous people stationed at Minot AFB who have helped make our little vegetable farm that we call North Star Farms successful. It’s time they be recognized. And honestly, as I look back to the first year that we had assistance from the base (...
We had free access to guns when I was growing up. Common gun sense ruled the country. There was seldom the kind of mass shootings of kids as we see occurring today. Ironically, the strongest defenders of our killing gun culture are also the same people who allegedly stand for sanctity of life on the abortion question. When guns are involved, sanctity of life goes down the drain. Most gun owners, from single shot pistols to AR-15s, argue that these are necessary for self-defense. But if you know...
12 Years Ago June 19, 1947 Life memberships in the Order of Eastern Star was granted to three members, Mrs. Mae Page, Mrs. F.N. Chaffee and Mrs. C.H. Reimers at the Eastern Star meeting held last Wednesday night. Quentin Jensen, manager of the Hotel Café, Carrington, is a patient in a Jamestown hospital where he is being treated for injuries sustained in an accident on Highway 281 at Buchanan Monday night, in which his companion, Joseph W. Scott, 37, Fargo, was killed. New business...
An interesting pair of stories about rights appeared in the Fargo Forum on June 14 in 1944. The first was about a newly passed bill that offered American soldiers benefits beyond their monthly pay—the GI Bill of Rights. The U.S. Senate passed the new bill on June 13th, with the Associated Press reporting, “American Doughboys fighting in France and on other battlefields around the world were virtually assured Monday of a financial life when they return home.” The GI Bill promised veterans unemployment compensation of $20 a week if they could...
Sheila Oster Sheila Oster, age 75, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, formerly of Carrington, N.D., died Saturday, May 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation was held Monday, June 6 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Funeral service was held Monday, June 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, with Rev. Ray Hagan officiating. Special Music in song order: "Sweet Hour Of Prayer," "Old Rugged Cross," "How Great Thou Art," and "Amazing Grace,"...
Elton Leppke Elton D. Leppke, P.E., age 89, of Carrington, N.D., passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, Illinois. A visitation was held Friday, June 10, 2022, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, Carrington, N.D. His burial was at the Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, N.D. He was born February 10, 1932, in Carrington, N.D., son of the late Arnold and Mary, nee Edinger, Leppke. Elton is survived by his...
