The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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One chilly morning last week, I spent 90 minutes at the Foster County Museum on the west edge of Carrington. A lot of progress has been made in recent years to preserve the collection and make Foster County's history more accessible to the public. Members Cathy Paulson, Joe Voglewede and Mike Larson gave me the grand tour, one day after 40 Foster County 4-H youth experienced the same. Currently, the historical society receives one-quarter mill, or $8,432.51 in county property taxes each year....
The "beginner's luck" theory was turned on its metaphorical head when Carrington native Savanna Buskness strapped on the weight belt for her first-ever powerlifting competition on Sunday, October 2. Is setting a state record good enough? Savanna, the daughter of Robert and Karen Buskness, established a new statewide standard of 881.2 pounds for the 90-kilogram (kg) weight class in the United States Powerlifting Association's (USPA) North Dakota Open in Fargo. She lifted in high school as part...
The Foster County Commission voiced their concern at their last meeting about not being able to find and hire an emergency manager. During the meeting held on Tuesday, October 18, commissioner David Utke said there is more work than past manager Aaron Devereaux can handle the one day per week he works. Devereaux resigned from the EM position several months ago, but has been working one day per week to keep the office up and running. The board discussed a grant for sirens, which must be applied...
Since she was a nine-year-old girl on the farm in rural Glenfield, Nicole Edland has been at home around horses. "I didn't start riding until I was [that age]," she says. "But I've been hooked since." Being around them, seeing how they work with humans, and building a special bond with each and every equine athlete she's had the pleasure to ride, has served Edland well in the sport of rodeo. This past month, Nicole was honored as the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) Badlands...
Local officers Sydney Friedt, Sophie Garr, Madison Johnson, Kendall Kovar, Luke Page, Jack Paulson, Mya Schroeder, and Haley Wolsky of the Carrington Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended the ND FBLA Fall Leadership Conference in Bismarck on October 9-10. Over 500 FBLA high school and middle school members and advisers from across the state participated in this conference where the emphasis was on developing the leadership skills of local chapter members. Members attending...
Perhaps you saw the announcement that NDSU Extension will offer the Master Gardener Program again this winter. If the possibility of becoming a certified Master Gardener interests you, don’t wait any longer to sign-up. The application deadline is this Tuesday, Oct. 25. Applicants must complete two steps to become a certified Master Gardener. The first step is to complete a 40-hour training course online. The training covers a wide variety of topics related to lawns, gardens and to a lesser e...
Representing Carrington, Kathy Wiederholt accepted the "TREE CITY USA" Trees Award at the Trees Bowl and Awards Ceremony held in Fargo on September 10, 2022. The Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the United States Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters, sponsors the Tree City USA program. Communities engaged in Tree City USA show a commitment to the planting and care of trees that result in healthy, sustainable community forests, which improve the quality of life for...
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. Greenley ranked 4th in the nation Watching some kids wrestle, is like watching an artist at work. The way they flow from move to move sets them apart. Boeden Greenley is one of those kids. When he steps on the mat, the gym takes notice, and you want to have a good seat to watch him work. After an amazing...
Lions members Karla Michaelson and Josey Skytland presented the Carrington Lions Peace Poster Contest awards to the following CES students: first place went to Mya Neis, second place went to Laken Johnson and third place went to Aysa Reimche-Nelson. The theme of this year's contest was "Lead with compassion." Left to right: Lion Karla Michaelson, Aysa Reimche-Nelson, Laken Johnson, Mya Neis and Lion Josey Skytland....
CHI supports Domestic Violence Awareness Month CHI’s N.D. Violence Prevention Program is honoring October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Our dedicated staff will use DVAM as an opportunity to inform domestic violence victims and the community about available help and resources. This DVAM CHI will stand together to show that violence and abuse have no place in our community. Everyone knows someone that has been impacted by domestic violence. The statistics associated with d...
This week I’ve given up a large part of my column space so readers can hear other perspectives. With just weeks remaining until the 2022 midterm elections, and contested races on the ballot both locally and statewide, ‘tis the season for voters to share their opinion about the decisions to be made at the ballot box. This week we feature three letters, one from state legislative candidate Charles Linderman and the other two in opposition to the statewide ballot measures: Measure 1 establishes ter...
Dear Editor, NDFB urges a no vote on Measure 2 this November, citing its long-standing policy against the legalization of marijuana for recreational use in North Dakota. “Our concerns are based on the unintended consequences for farmers, ranchers, employers and rural communities,” said NDFB President Daryl Lies. “Workplace safety and accountability are a huge concern for NDFB. If passed, the measure will compound North Dakota’s workforce shortage, particularly if an employer requires applicants to pass a drug test. We believe the uninten...
Dear Editor, Measure 1 is portrayed as a “fix” for North Dakota politics. Again, out-of-state money and individuals are trying to influence our state’s election process. I’m tired of out-of-staters telling us what’s good for North Dakota and trying to take away our right to vote – the very thing we pride ourselves on in America! The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North Dakota Farmers Union and North Dakota Farm Bureau oppose this measure. Agriculture stands together to support our right as citizens to cast our vote for whomever we w...
In recent years there’s been a lot of bickering about the dumbest things often resulting in long-term animosity among co-workers, married couples, friends and even students. Believe it or not, there are people, in North Dakota, who will argue with you about what kind of tires you should put on your vehicle or whether Italian food is any good. Some of it is just mind boggling. But instead of all that, maybe we should focus on the positive, the glass is half full as it were. And one sterling examp...
North Dakota’s legislators are people who volunteer to spend time away from their families, jobs, and businesses to serve the needs of their constituents and the people of North Dakota. Craig Headland has served in the ND House of Representatives for 20 years. We should thank him for his service and dedication. However, when considering recent issues, we can see it is time for change. Charles Linderman is uniquely qualified to provide that change. Headland: Co-sponsored legislation to allow corporations to buy farmland, a measure which was s...
12 Years Ago October 30, 1947 Election of officers for 1948 and discussion on civic projects and other events took place at the regular weekly meeting of the Kiwanis club held Wednesday at Rainbow Gardens, with Pres. H.C. Duntly presiding. Outcome of the election placed the following men in Kiwanis club offices; president: J.A. Gilje, vice president: B.A, Schmidt, treasurer: John Dick and directors: H.C. Duntly, C.H. Hunstad, Sylvan Lee, G.F. Stewart, Herman Kraus, C.W. Burnham and C.W. Oder....
OCTOBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Oct. 24 - Sweet & Sour Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Bar - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Tues., Oct. 25 - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Country Gravy, California Blend Vegetables, Cake - Pinochle Thurs., Oct. 27 - Hamburger Hotdish, Peas, Lettuce Salad, Garlic Toast - Whist Fri., Oct. 28 - Vegetable Beef Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Fruit Salad, Cake - Golf Sat., Oct. 29 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome. GRACE CITY,...
Oct. 18, 2022 Casey Isleen Ricker, Minot, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Cash Brock Biel, Carrington, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Amsalu Admasu Hirpa, St. Paul, Minn.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Brent Douglas G. Mitchell, Thorsby, Alberta, Can.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Sharon L. Nyhus, Harvey, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $15 Tory Leroy Hart, Jamestown, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10...
The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free virtual presentation titled, “Best Practices for Optimizing Dementia Care: Early Detection and Diagnosis.” The live webinar will take place on Wednesday, November 2 from Noon - 1:00 p.m. This presentation is free and open to health care professionals; registration is required. This project is supported by funding granted through the North Dakota Department of Human Services, Aging Service Division. Register at the website: https://tinyurl.com/2s3vynyh...
The death of Steve Irwin, better known as the Crocodile Hunter, was a shock to some, and the inevitable to others. But, before Steve Irwin, there were others who put themselves at eye level with dangerous predators, and one of them was Bert Wilson, the superintendent of Minot parks. Wilson, however, seemed to have less caution—and perhaps common sense—than Irwin when dealing with animals. Wilson had already come face to face with a mountain lion in the Minot Zoo, and would have been killed if he hadn’t been carrying a hammer. When the lion...
Most of us get a cold or the flu on occasion. What's the difference, anyway? I visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for some clarification. Flu is caused by influenza viruses, while colds can be caused by rhinoviruses, parainfluenza and seasonal coronaviruses. COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2, and that illness is different from the common cold or the flu. Colds and flu share some symptoms such as fatigue, sneezing, cough, stuffy nose and sore throat, but the symptoms...
As a North Dakotan, I appreciate the end of the gardening season. By fall, I am weary of weeding gardens, watering container plantings and mowing the lawn. Having just visited Georgia, I was reminded that southern gardeners don’t get the reprieve that we do. We have the luxury of taking an extended break from garden and lawn chores. By spring, our enthusiasm is renewed and we can’t wait to dig in the soil. With our autumn freezes, it is time to put the garden and lawn to bed for the long win...
Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about looking for an old former company 401(k) plan that I think I contributed money to many years ago, but forgot about until recently? Retired in Rochester Dear Retired, If you think you may have lost track of an old 401(k) retirement account, you aren’t alone. As Americans move from job to job, many leave scraps of their company sponsored 401(k) plans behind, believing they’ll deal with it later, but never do. In fact, according to a recent study, Americans hav...
All hay bales on North Dakota highway rights of way, must be removed by Tuesday, November 1. Hay bales remaining on rights of way after November 1, will be removed as directed by the District Engineer. The bales need to be removed for snow management and safety reasons. North Dakota Century Code prohibits hay from being placed in the right of way except on the outer edge. Large round bales must not be placed on in-slopes or within 60 feet from the outside edge of the driving lane....
There once was a legend of a young Chippewa boy, the son of a prominent chief, who was captured by the Sioux. Rather than ransom him, the Sioux would place the young lad at the front of a raid on Chippewa bands and rather than risk killing their chief’s son, the Chippewa warriors would withdraw. For eight years, the boy remained among the Sioux and his captors had come to believe that he had lost all interest in his own tribe. One morning, upon awakening, the Sioux Chief Iron Heart discovered that his daughter, who had been promised in m...
