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Longview Market

~Homemade pies, donuts, cookies, breads, jams... ~Garden Produce ~Decorated steel wheels and crafts SPECIAL ORDERS WELCOME!

Nancy Schneider Carrington, ND 701-652-1957

Lydia's Prairie Pantry

-Sourdough breads -Cookies -German Kuchens -Quick Breads -Yeast Breads -Baby Slings Homemade with Love...

Lydia Gessele Harvey, ND 701-693-6785

NUDAY Farm

-Home-grown produce -Canned pickles -Honey -Wreathes -Homeopathic items -Sweets Call us! Mail Orders/Wholesale

Hampton & Cynthia Spencer Fesenden, ND 701-341-1121

CREATIVE GRANDMA'S

- Home-Baked Breads, Buns, Rolls - Hand-Painted Crafts & Gifts - Personalized  Items Ask about our seasonal crafts!

Audrey Johnson 701-867-2883

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Blogging about Carrington

CarringtonNews .Com now has a Carrington, ND, blog linked to it.  If you like to express your opinions about Carrington, just click on the "BLOGS" button in the menu.    How Can We Save Our Downtown Buildings?  (Click to see comments.)   Judy Keller's Carrington, North Dakota Blog If you haven't done so already, I'd like to invite you to take a look throughout my website/blog, CarringtonNews .Com.  It's basically a guide to Carrington and the surrounding areas - obviously not a real newspaper, like the Foster County Independent. It's a site that I just do for fun – not money.  People are able to place free ads in the classified and real estate sections, and I don’t charge for links to business websites. More...   CarringtonNews. Com gives people from across the United States and the world a chance to see what Carrington looks like and a chance to see some of the fun activities that go on in our community. You might be surprised at how many people drop in to my website every day from all over the world. More...   2nd Annual Apple Pie Contest Sponsored by Dick and Gail Paulson, their 2nd Annual Apple Pie Contest took place on the evening of August 26, 2011.   I Like Ron Paul! Click here for a summary of Ron Paul's agenda and some facts about his political record.   North Dakota Is Changing

 

Recent/Coming EVENTS

 

Walk-In Wellness Clinic

First Friday of Each Month

8:30 - 10:30am

Foster County Health Office

881 Main Street, Carrington

     Come to the Walk-In Wellness Clinic.  Every age is welcome.  We can provide blood pressure, pulse, hemoglobin, blood sugar and weight checks, as well as assistance with medications and tobacco cessation.  The clinics will be held the first Friday of every month from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Foster County Public Health Office.  Please call with any questions: 701-652-3087.

May Day Bake Sale

Tuesday, May 1: 9am-5pm

Central Pharmacy - Carrington

     All proceeds from the sale go to the Kulsrud Brothers Benefit.  A big thanks to everyone who contributed to this event!

 

Weight Management Support

Wednesday, May 2nd: 7-8pm

Carrington Health Center

     This group (previously called Bariatric Support Group) will meet the 1st Wednesday of each month in the large conference room on the second floor of Carrington Health Center.  May 2nd's open forum is "Summer Survival Skills: Activities, eating, sun smarts and more!"  This group is especially great for those interested in weight-loss and/or pre-op and post-op patients, their family and friends.  Regardless of where a person is in the weight- or bariatric surgery process, everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call 652-7250. (Sponsored by Carrington Health Center's Behavioral Health and Wellness Program)

 

Car Seat Checkup

Thursday, May 3: 1-4pm

Foster County Public Health Office

Carrington, ND

     Foster County Public Health will be hosting a FREE car seat checkup behind their office.  Certified car seat technicians will be on hand to check your seat for proper installations and recalls.  If possible, bring the car seat instructions, vehicle owner's manual and the child that rides in the seat.  Call 652-3087 if you have any questions.

 

Retirement Party for Tim Dodd

Friday, May 4th: 3:30-5:30pm

CrossRoads Golf Course -Carrington

     Everyone is invited to this Community Open House event to celebrate Tim's years of service with Dakota Growers Pasta Company.

 

Jamestown Arts Center

Grand Reopening
Saturday, May 5 - Sunday, May 6
11:00am - 4:00pm
Jamestown, ND
     The Arts Center will reopen their doors after months of renovations. The exhibit "Capture the Coteau" will be on display.
     There will be an open house from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The newly renovated Arts Center and the gallery exhibit will be open for tours from 1:00pm-4:00pm.

 

Carrington High School Art Expo

Tuesday, May 8th - 7pm

CHS Gym

     Many talented students in art, music, voice and speech will be presenting their Annual Art Expo at Carrington High School.  Don't miss the instrumental and vocal presentations, as well as the impressive art displays.  Last year's presentation was very entertaining, and this year's will prove to be the same!

 

CHS Spring Concert

Thursday, May 10th - 7:30pm

CHS Gymnasium

     Students from the junior high choir, junior high band, senior high choir, and senior high band - under the direction of David Pollert - will present their annual Spring Concert.  It's always a pleasure to attend these special concerts!  A lot of hard work has gone into developing their musical expertise, as well as getting ready for their presentation to the community.

    

Junk-N-Java's Spring Sale
Saturday, May 12: 8am-3pm
737 1st St. S. - Carrington
IT'S TIME!!!! Junk -n- Java's spring junk sale will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (at 737 1st St. S. in Carrington, ND). As always, the java will be brewed. We have tons of stuff, so please try to attend, and the earlier the better!! Hope to see you here. Gregg and Tami P.S. Carrington's spring city-wide yard sales are on May 12th too.

 

Senior Bash

Saturday, May 12th: 6-12:30pm

Event Building

Foster County Fairgrounds

Carrington, ND

     Students, grades 9-11, help send off our seniors!  Food Booth opens at 6pm (you pay) - Hypnotist at 7pm - DJ from Pirate Productions of Fargo from 9:30pm-12:30am.  Entertainment FREE to all students, grades 9-12.  This event is sponsored by Carrington Health Center's Healthy Communities Coalition.

 

Food Drive - Mail Carriers

Saturday, May 12th

Location: By Your Mailbox

     On Saturday, May 12th, letter carriers will pick up nonperishable food donations, if you will place them in a bag by your mailbox.  They will be taken to the post office for distribution to food banks or pantries, as a part of their "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive.

 

CLEAN-UP WEEK

May 14 to May 19

M-F:  10am-6pm

Sat:  10am-3pm

City Waste Pile Site (Landfill)

     Carrington's Waste Pile Site will be open free of charge to all Carrington city residents.

     Residents are responsible for hauling their cleanup items to the waste pile site.  Each vehicle driver shall be required to certify where the loads were generated.  A current water/bill stub will prove as proof of residency.

     The site is located one mile north of Hwy 200 and 19th Avenue, and then 3/4 mile west.

 

Open House

Thursday, May 17: 5-7pm

Community Activities Center

Foster County Fairgrounds

Carrington, ND

     Carrington's Chamber of Commerce will have an Open House for our new Community Activities Center at the fairground.  Chamber Ambassador will hold a ribbon cutting.  There will be door prizes, refreshments and a tour of the new facility.

 

Measure#2 Public Forum

Monday, May 21: 7pm

Memorial Auditorium

New Rockford, ND

     Everyone is invited to hear information and discuss both sides of the Measure#2 Property Tax issue.  This forum is sponsored by Senator Joan Heckaman, District 23.

 

Memorial Day Program - Sysketon

Monday, May 28th - 10:30am

Legion Hall

     American Legion Post #17 invites everyone to join them at their Memorial Day Program at the Legion Hall in Sykeston.  Rep. Chet Pollert will speak, and lunch will be served following the program.

 

 

Smithsonian Brings National Exhibit To New Rockford

 

 

The DPRCA, in cooperation with the North Dakota Humanities Council, will host the local showing of Key Ingredients: America by Food, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition which delves into the historical, regional and social traditions that merge in everyday meals and celebrations of the American table. The exhibition will take place in summer of 2012 and will give New Rockford an opportunity to celebrate the region’s food heritage.

New Rockford and the surrounding community has been expressly chosen by the North Dakota Humanities Council and the Smithsonian Institution to host Key Ingredients as part of the Museum on Main Street project – a national/state partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations. The exhibition will tour a limited number of communities in North Dakota. More...
 

 

Prairie Paws Rescue

Jamestown

 

HAPPY MAY!

My name is LAINEY, and I'm available now at Prairie Paws Rescue.

 

     If you're ready to befriend a pet for life, check out Prairie Paws Rescue, based in Jamestown.  Their mission is to rescue animals that are in harm's way and place them in loving homes.  Many of their dogs are from puppy mills - purebred or designer dogs - who have never had a special family of their own.  If you would like to be a foster parent, or if you would like to adopt a pet, please check out their website where you will find lots of friendly faces waiting for you!

 

AVAILABLE NOW at Prairie Paws...

 

 

Welcome to Carrington, ND!

 

Take a look at our new blog on FaceBook with comments and entries from other people and businesses in Carrington.

 

Build It and They Will Come

Foster County Independent

May 7, 2012

Editorial by Allen V. Stock

 

 

     There's a phrase that comes out often, I think it was from a movie long ago: "Build it and they will come."

 

     That phrase came to me the other day as I remembered back when plans were first prepared for the CrossRoads Golf Club now located north of the city. I sat on that original committee and following meeting after meeting and year after year, the new 18-hole course was developed.

 

 

 

     And, they have come to play the course. From all over the state, many other states and even foreign countries, golfers have played the excellent facility located to the north. Many, if not all, have commented on the excellent layout and just how supreme are the fairways and greens.

 

     Lots of TLC and hard work each year by the grounds keepers and manager have made this one of the finest in the state of North Dakota.  More...

 

Measure 2:

Eliminating Property Taxes

in North Dakota

 

 

     On Monday, April 16th, there was an interesting informational meeting at the Armory regarding eliminating property taxes in North Dakota.  The main speaker, Charlene Nelson, co-authored the book Property Tax Revolution: It's Our Home, Not Theirs! - Abolishing Property Taxes in North Dakota.  A large crowd was present to hear Nelson's thoughts on the subject, and several were there to ask pointed questions... questions which she didn't hesitate to answer. 

     According to Ron Paul, who wrote a Foreward to Nelson's book, "The property tax is the most complex, burdensome, costly, and unfair tax imposed by state and local government.  there cannot be true liberty when citizens are not secure in their own homes.  As long as the government can impose taxes on one's property and enforce that exaction by confiscation of the property, there is not real freedom or security."   More...

 

PAST EVENTS

Featured Photos by Frank Ellingson                Take a look at some great photos of the Grand Canyon that Frank Ellingson is taking as he and his wife Jean travel across the country.  Frank is noted for his beautiful photography.  Many of his pictures have been featured on CarringtonNews.com in the past years.     Carrington Broadcaster Picks Up Award March 28, 2012 - By: Steve Linzmeier (NewsDakota.com)   JAMESTOWN (News Dakota.com) - You may know him as the “Voice of the Carrington Cardinals” but now Kyle Hewitt has a different title, Healthy Community Service Award Winner.  More...     Putnam House Soup Bowl-March   Ron Paul Visits Jamestown February 20, 2012      Ron Paul, his wife and crew stopped for a visit with Jamestown area locals who were at the Knights Club to wish him well with his campaign.  Hundreds of supporters cheered as he made each point of the message for which he is noted. (Click here for a perspective of his views.)   NFL: Kleinsasser calls it a career, has no regrets Published Jan. 1, 2012, 11:15 PM GrandForksHerald.com     ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER NAMED 2011 ND  HISTORY TEACHER OF THE YEAR     BISMARCK — Janice Harildstad, a teacher at Carrington Elementary School in Carrington, has been named the 2011 North Dakota History Teacher of the Year.  More...   Carrington Health Center Auxiliary Christmas Dinner               Peggy Smith, CHC Auxiliary President, and Dorothy Fenske, Volunteer Coordinator, reported on the many service projects, donations, and additions to the hospital and community that they were responsible for in the year 2011.  They also expressed thanks to the community businesses who were outstanding in their support. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer with the CHC Auxiliary can contact Dorothy at 652-7194.      JunkFest - 2011        The ladies who masterminded and produced this annual event should be wholeheartedly congratulated for their enthusiasm, hard work, organization, and overall super PR for the Carrington area.   Cassie Smith, Missy Hafner, Lynette Caylor      Vendors came from all over the state - and other states as well - to participate in our small town's popular event.            According to Cassie Smith, Missy Hafner, and Lynette Caylor, the "Junkfest Ladies," there were over 100 vendors for the flea market aspect of this event.  More...      Click here for more pictures: Tickled Pink Photos Junkfest Photos   Senior Citizens of Carrington           The Senior Citizens Club of Carrington is a very active group.  If you're a senior and haven't been to one of their monthly potlucks, then you're really missing out!  More...     Brats & Bluegrass - 2011         Hope you enjoy some of the photos that I took at the Putnam House Brats and Bluegrass event.  As usual, the brats were delicious, and the music by Spiritwood Creek was delightful.   Bull-A-Rama - June 16, 2011          The weather turned out to be perfect for the Bull-A-Rama on Thursday, June 16th.  The rides were exciting, the crowd was large, and at moments the atmosphere was absolutely spine-tingling.  (Click here for more action-packed shots.)   Foster County Fair!! June 14-16, 2011 Foster County Fairgrounds Carrington, ND        We hope you didn't miss this year's Foster County Fair.  It was an absolute delight to be part of a  traditional fair atmosphere with all the colorful concessions, spectacular rides, animal showmanship, games and unique carnival food!      --Click here for more pictures   taken at the 2011 FosterCounty Fair.

 

JAMESTOWN, ND ENTERTAINMENT

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Carrington High School Sports  2011-12

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