The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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12 Years Ago November 24, 1949 Eugene Schimke was elected worshipful master of the Carrington Masonic Lodge last Tuesday, to succeed J.L. Sparrow; Lloyd Butts was named senior warden, Andy Heinitz junior warden, John Dick treasurer (re-elected) and H.R. Putnam secretary (re-elected). Company F basketball team won its first game of the season at Kensal last Sunday by a score of 57 to 49. Nelson scored the most points for Carrington with 20, Fruhwirth scored 19, J. O’Neill 9, Romine 3, Reisnour 2...
My family loves watching birds. We love their bright colors, curious movements and lovely songs. Many families invite birds to their yards by setting out bird feeders. Providing seeds for birds is wonderful, but providing a home for birds is even more rewarding. We do that through landscaping. When designing a bird-friendly landscape, we need to understand what birds are looking for when selecting their homes. Birds and all creatures seek food and shelter. It's not quite that simple. There are...
Two of us from our food and nutrition Extension program visited a farmers market. It featured locally grown foods and products made from them. We did a short talk and demonstration about squash and white beans. We also had samples of the soup made from those ingredients. The day was chilly. I hoped that we would have some participants. Actually, I was kind of worried that we would have two pots of soup and no one to taste the food. Free food samples usually attract taste testers, though. Having...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can a person in their early fifties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter the doctor that treated me told me I might have osteoporosis. Surprised Susan Dear Susan, While osteoporosis is much more common in adults over age 60, it can strike younger people too. In fact, according to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation half of women and up to 25 percent of men in the U.S. over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Here’s what you should k...
By early November, most Foster County farmers had finished or nearly finished corn harvest. Many were pleased with the results. “Corn was our top crop this year, exceeding expectations,” shared one farmer, while another noted, “This is likely my best corn crop ever.” Yields generally surpassed the county average of 150 bushels per acre, with a few fields above 185 bushels per acre. Several producers mentioned that yields would have been even better if parts of the stand hadn’t drowned out in lo...
12 Years Ago November 17, 1949 Norman H. Hanson, superintendent of the Carrington schools, was elected president of the Carrrington Kiwanis Club for 1950 at the annual election held in connection with the weekly Kiwanis session Wednesday noon. He will succeed F.K. Wheeler. Elected vice president was T. A. Roney, and John Dick was re-elected treasurer. Named to the board of directors were F.K. Wheeler, Leo Brennan, Phil Newharth, George Engstrom, L.M. Harmon and C.W. Burnham, Jr. Constructed...
Over the last 12 months, I've received more than 600 emails, text messages, phone calls and other forms of communication where people asked me a question related to trees and forests. Yes, I actually track those numbers. One of the more interesting questions came a few weeks ago and it was pretty simple. How much is a mature shelter belt worth? Oh, where to begin? The question was straightforward, but a simple response was impossible. There are too many unknowns. What resource is being...
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about writing a living will? I’m approaching age 73 and in poor health and would like to get this done without spending a lot of money. Need Help Dear Need, Preparing a living will now is a smart decision that gives you say in how you want to be treated at the end of your life. Here’s what you should know, along with some resources to help you write one. What to Prepare To adequately spell out your wishes regarding your end-of-life medical treat...
Carrington City Library Winter Hours October - March Monday – Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Closed Friday Library Board Meeting Thursday, Nov. 13 from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Books and Beans Silent Reading Club Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. B.Y.O. Book or choose one pick by our librarians. Cozy into a comfy chair and enjoy some reading! A librarian will be on hand to provide reading suggestions, set up library accounts, connect you with Libby, and to c...
12 Years Ago November 6, 1949 Raymond C. “Smoky” Caylor, recently of Garrison but a native of Carrington, has assumed duties as Otter Tail superintendent in the Carrington area, succeeding P.J. Gross, who is being transferred to the Jamestown Otter Tail office. Caylor entered his new work on November 1. Two boys from Carrington were chosen on the all-conference football team. It was announced this week by superintendent Norman Hanson. This team represents the five schools in the Central Nor...
We have been blessed by an unusually lovely fall in the northern Great Plains. Unfortunately, the long-range weather forecast promises that all good things must come to an end. Before winter is upon us, gardeners should consider protecting tender roses. Most hybrid tea, floribunda and grandiflora roses were bred for warmer climates and cannot survive northern winters without protection. Resourceful gardeners have devised many methods to protect tender roses. Regardless of the method, timing is...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good pill boxes and medication reminding devices? I’ve recently started taking several new prescription medications along with some vitamins I normally take and need to get a pill box that helps me organize them. What can you tell me? Almost 70 Dear Almost, Pill boxes (a.k.a. pill organizers) play an important role in keeping people healthy because they help you stay on top of your medication regimen. While there are many options, here are a few tips t...
Artwork by Kendall Kovar, an Independent Art Study student who loves Claude Monet's paintings. Kendall drew inspiration from Monet for her own watercolor and pastel work....
NDSU Extension is once again offering the Master Gardener Program this winter, and if you’ve ever thought about becoming a certified Master Gardener, now is the time to apply. The deadline to sign up is Friday, Nov. 1. To become certified, applicants must complete two steps. First, they must take a 40-hour online training course, which covers a broad range of topics related to lawns, gardens and even some houseplants. The weekly classes will be held from Jan. 24 to April 4, 2025. The second r...
12 Years Ago November 3, 1949 At the homecoming festivities last Friday, Oct. 28, Joan Miller, sophomore, was crowned homecoming queen. A parade of floats prepared by the different classes and organizations went through town, and initiation of freshmen also took place during the day. Miss Betty Richter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Richter, Sykeston, is the deputy treasurer in the office of County Treasurer A. W. Erickson. She took up her duties officially as of Nov. 1, although she had spent se...
How did your garden season go? This summer I participated in three different NDSU Home Garden Variety Trials, and planted nine tomato plants, potatoes, beans, melons, cucumber, different squashes and much more. As I start to pull out plants and clean up my garden area, I cannot help but compare this season to the previous and how it helped prepare me for this year. Now it may seem early for planning next year's garden, but while the garden season is fresh in my memory, I jotted down some notes...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and have been trying to use a CPAP device for the past six months but can’t tolerate it. Are there any alternative treatment options you can tell me about? Sleepy Sam Dear Sam, I’m sorry to hear your CPAP mask is keeping you awake at night, but I’m happy to hear that you’re addressing your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) problem. Left untreated, OSA is linked to daytime sleepiness and an increased risk of anxiety, diabetes, hypertens...
Students in Megan Trautman's Art classes at CHS have been busy producing original projects. This is the first installment of a regular series in which the Independent will be highlighting the talents of student artists....
12 Years Ago October 27, 1949 Homecoming Day at the Carrington High School will be Friday, Oct. 28, with several festivities scheduled for the full-day event. Vying for the coveted title of homecoming queen are Kathleen Brady, Mary Dunwoody and Joan Miller, representing the seniors, juniors and sophomores, respectively. The queen will be crowned by Charles Kahl and Wesley Hanson, football co-captains, at the homecoming dance Friday evening. On Friday evening, Oct. 14, Mr. and Mrs. William...
It's October and the spooky season is upon us. Yards are decorated, kids are figuring out their costumes and it's all things pumpkin. Pumpkin spice is in full swing. Here in Bismarck, Papa's Pumpkin Patch is already halfway through its season and pumpkins are getting many makeovers in homes. As I drive around the Bismarck area, it dawned on me that the spotlight shouldn't just be on the pumpkins. In the background of many porches and around the mailboxes are gourds! Though we focus on pumpkins...
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the easiest way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans? My Part D premium is increasing again in 2025, so I would like to use the fall open enrollment to find and sign up for a cheaper plan. Shopping Around Dear Shopping, I’m happy to hear you’re comparing your Medicare coverage options this fall! Research shows that many Medicare beneficiaries with Part D coverage can lower their prescription drug costs by shopping among plans each year during the open...
“Do you want a brownie with or without nuts?” the server asked as she brought a tray of treats to our table. I observed my companions to see who liked nuts in their brownies. I think about half wanted the added crunch. This was not a scientific experiment. I was just curious. I was happy to get a nut-free brownie. Although I like various types of nuts, I do not like walnuts in cakes, cookies or muffins. Am I finicky or what? In my defense, I will eat baked goods with nuts if I have no cho...
October 10, 2024 – About 214 million years ago, a meteorite that landed in what is now McKenzie County was so large that it left a crater 5 miles across. Many people confuse meteors with shooting stars. Generally, a shooting star is the size of a grain of sand. A meteor, on the other hand, is large enough to survive its fiery trip through the atmosphere to reach the earth's surface – at which point it becomes a meteorite. Meteors of this size are often asteroids or comets or fragments from a c...
October is breast cancer awareness month. Everyone can name someone that has been affected by breast cancer due to the fact that it affects 1 in 8 women. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cancer death in women. Starting yearly mammograms at age 40 has helped cut breast cancer deaths by more than 40 percent. That being said, only 10% of women receiving mammograms at CHI Carrington are between the ages of 40 and 49. This statistic is alarming. If you...
As we passed fields of harvest-ready soybeans, the agronomist traveling with me commented, “Three weeks ago, I never would have imagined our crops maturing this fast.” I felt the same way. In early September, I was checking corn growth models daily, wondering if the crop would reach maturity before the first frost. But then the rain stopped, and temperatures rose. During the last two weeks of September, we had eight days when the mercury climbed above 80 degrees. The warm temperatures, cou...
