The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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While sheep probably aren't uppermost in our minds when we think of North Dakota, they aren't exactly divorced from our state, either. In the past, sheep and other livestock were a way to the future. In an agricultural state like North Dakota, that sort of way to the future was important. On June 26 in 1929, North Dakota had made an important decision and had set a goal for the state: They were going to place a million sheep in North Dakota by 1932. Little Bo Peep would be thrilled. But these la...
Two years ago, I had the opportunity to judge the 4-H wood-working exhibits at a fair in a neighboring county. I recall one young boy, beaming with pride as he placed his project on the table before me and then took a seat, eagerly awaiting my assessment. My first impression was positive, but when I reached down to pick up the project, my fingers touched paint that was still tacky. “Is wet paint acceptable for a fair exhibit?” I asked myself. I continued examining the project and found that the...
12 Years Ago June 23, 1949 Lottie Posey, postmaster for 36 years at Glenfield, was honored Sunday, June 12, at an appreciation day. A special program was presented in her honor and gifts were presented. At the invitational golf tournament at New Rockford, Sunday, local men made placings. Attending from Carrington were Barney Schroeder, H. M. Knott, Harold Upgren, R.W. Hargrave, Sr. Phil Neuharth, Bruce Anderson, and Bob Stitzer. Results showed Neuharth winning the third flight; Knott, medalist;...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any easier alternatives to a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer? I just turned 60 and my wife keeps nagging me to get tested, but I hate the idea of drinking that laxative solution and being sedated for the procedure. Squeamish Steven Dear Steven, While a colonoscopy remains the most accurate screening test for detecting colon cancer (94 percent accurate), there are other easier – although less accurate – tests available. But be aware that if the result of one...
This week's Yard of the Week honors go to Cody and Doug Stangeland at the corner of 2nd St. and 12th Ave. South. Their yard features a lush yard with beautiful baskets and planters filled with blooms. They will receive a $25 gift card, provided by Runnings. The Carrington Garden Club, along with Runnings, is sponsoring the Yard of the Week program. Nominations may be made to the Carrington Chamber & EDC office by calling 652-2524 or emailing chambergal@daktel.com....
This week's Yard of the Week honors go to Nic and Mandy Beach at 165 Main St. in Carrington. Their yard features a healthy green and tidy lawn along with beautiful blooming pots around the perimeter of the home. The Carrington Garden Club, along with Runnings, is sponsoring the Yard of the Week program this summer. Each winner will receive a $25 gift card, provided by Runnings. Nominations may be made to the Carrington Chamber & EDC office by calling 652-2524 or emailing cham...
A weather system passed through Foster County on May 23 and 24, bringing cold, wet conditions to the start of Memorial Day weekend. The Carrington REC recorded 1.4 inches of precipitation, with higher amounts near McHenry at 1.9 inches and lower amounts near Kensal at 0.9 inches. Winds gusted up to 40 miles per hour during the storm, and the temperature dropped to 34 degrees on Friday night. The rain halted planting for four to five days. Some farmers, particularly in central Foster County, had...
12 Years Ago June 16, 1949 Mary Ann Hayashi, a senior at Carrington High School next term, was elected 1949 Girls State governor at Jamestown, Friday. By virtue of this office, she will be one of two delegates from North Dakota to attend the Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. on August 21-27. Foster County people, especially those of the Glenfield community, turned out in large numbers Sunday to honor Miss Lottie Posery, Glenfield postmaster, who has been an ardent community worker for...
Are you looking for a vegetable that is delicious and easy to grow? Think squash. Squash has been a staple of gardens in the Dakotas for centuries. Our native tribes grew and harvested squash. They sliced the young fruits, skewered them through willow sticks and dried them in the sun. Squash was vital for their survival during the cold winters. Squash was one of the crops along with maize and beans in the famous Three Sisters plantings. The squash vines served as a mulch that shaded the soil,...
Dear Savvy Senior, I understand that the Veterans Administration has a benefit that can help veterans and spouses with long-term care costs. We recently had to move my elderly father into an assisted living memory care facility, and my mother will probably need care, too, in the near future. What can you tell me? Searching for Aid Dear Searching, The Veterans Administration (VA) does indeed have an underutilized benefit that can help wartime veterans and their surviving spouses pay for a...
My mom has enjoyed watching a litter of rabbits grow up in her backyard this spring. The fun wore off last week, however, when the cute furballs began eating some flowers that she had recently planted. “What can I do to get rid of them?” she asked. “Your birthday’s coming up,” I said with a grin. “Maybe I’ll get you a slingshot.” My mom ignored my comment, saying, “I’ve heard sprinkling blood meal around the plants may work. Apparently, the smell scares the rabbits away.” “I suppose there is n...
12 Years Ago June 9, 1949 Three students from this area were among those graduated this week from the senior class of Jamestown College. Natalie Knott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Knott, and Alice Mae Reimers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Reimers, both of Carrington, and Betty Lou Thompson, Glenfield, were the graduates. Showing the last time tonight at the Grand Theatre is Sonja Heinle in “The Countess of Monte Cristo.” Friday and Saturday there is a double feature, “Rusty Leads the Way...
Dear Savvy Senior, How can I tell if the health info on a website is trustworthy? I usually do a Google search on a symptom, drug or health condition when I want to research something, but with so much information out there I’m not sure what I can trust. Skeptical Sal Dear Sal, You’re wise to be skeptical! There’s an overwhelming amount of health advice on the internet today and it can be hard to tell what’s credible. To help you sort through the online clutter and locate reliable, trustwo...
Visit to N.D. In 1939, the Crown Prince to the Norwegian throne, Olav, and his wife Martha, toured America – including a few memorable days as they crossed North Dakota. As they visited various locations, the Crown Prince and Princess made an impact on the royalty-struck North Dakotans, partly because they were so down to earth. While in Grand Forks, one man, Si Poppler, was able to visit one-on-one with Olav – and he didn't even realize he was speaking to royalty! He later wrote to the Gra...
In 1893, William P. Brooks conducted a classical experiment at the Massachusetts Agriculture Experiment Station. Brooks filled pots with soil that had never been exposed to soybeans. To one group of pots, he sprinkled a pinch of dust collected from the floor where soybeans had been threshed. The remaining pots were left untouched. The outcome was remarkable: Soybean plants in pots with added dust were greener, more vigorous, and higher yielding than plants without dust. Although the mechanism...
12 Years Ago June 2, 1949 Dr. C. P. Lura, president of Mayville State Teachers College, delivered the address at graduation services here last Thursday evening. His topic was “The Future is Your Problem.” The top-ranking students receiving honors were Betty Fornshell, valedictorian, and Anna Lofstedt, salutatorian. Other honor students were Leonard Albus, Ross Bestgen, Calvin Greatsinger, James Hogan, Bonita Pedersen, Kent Simonson, Irene Steinman and Eileen Zink. Duane Clapp, reseller salesman...
CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington held its annual DAISY award celebration on May 6, 2024. This year marked the thirteenth year we have celebrated this award. The DAISY award was created by the DAISY Foundation in 1999. The DAISY foundation was started by members of the Patrick Barnes family. Patrick was a 33- year- old man who died from complications of an auto-immune disease. During Pat's 8-week fight with this disease, his family was very impressed with the extraordinary care he and they...
Hours Monday - Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Story Time Story time is held every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Summer Reading Registration begins May 20. Reading challenges, activities and fun for ALL AGES! Don’t miss any of the activities including movies, STEM and crafts. Follow the library on social media, visit carringtonlibrary.org or contact the library to be added to our email list. Great Plains Food Bank Summer Meals Great Plains Food Bank Summe...
12 Years Ago May 26, 1949 Six boys from Carrington High School received placings at the district track meet held at Devils Lake last Saturday, Ed Reisnour took first place in pole vault and Donald Theis placed second in the half mile run. Alan Willyard took fourth place in the 220-yard run and he also placed fourth in the broad jump. In low hurdles, Maurice Zink was fourth, and in the pole vault Neis Erstad tied for fourth place and Matt Fruhwirth took fourth place in the mile run. O. W. Klindwo...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any programs that you can refer me to that financially help grandparents who are raising their grandkids? I’m raising two of my grandchildren and could use some help. Tapped Out Tonya Dear Tonya, Money is a common problem for the nearly 2.4 million U.S. grandparents who are raising their grandchildren today. To help with the day-to-day expenses, there are a wide variety of programs and tax benefits that can make a big difference in stretching your budget. Here’s whe...
An escaped patient of the North Dakota State Asylum was found on May 6 in 1916. The patient, Clarence McCord, escaped from the asylum five months earlier during a severe blizzard, and was believed to have frozen to death after a search party did not find him. Grand Forks County Judge was therefore surprised after receiving a call from Iowa informing him that McCord had been found in his childhood town months earlier. Since McCord escaped without any money in sub-zero temperatures, authorities...
A series of weather systems brought precipitation to Foster County at the end of April, boosting our monthly total to well above normal. Farmers had a small window of time to plant small grains before the rain started on April 26. Over the next four days many parts of the county received 1.2 to 1.3 inches of precipitation. The rain put a halt to all fieldwork. Total rainfall amounts in April were 2.6 inches at the Carrington REC, making it the eighth wettest April on record since 1967. Temperatu...
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. In accordance with Mental Health Awareness Month, we would like to remind the community that we have a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner on staff at Foster County Medical and Urgent Care Clinic. Brittany Long has been a member of our medical staff since 2018. Brittany's clinical practice centers around mental health care for patients age 6 and older. She provides psychiatric assessments, medication management, and counseling services for...
12 Years Ago May 19, 1949 A reward for honesty was received this week by Luverne Graham for his help in returning a pocketbook to his owner. The reward was in the form of a bill of generous donation sent to him by mail. Terence Short and James Eberhardt have been named winners for Juanita High School in the 1949 essay contest sponsored by the Flax Institute of the United States. Each has been awarded a five dollar cash prize in addition to a certificate. Election of officers took place at the...
During World War II, the "Basic 7" comprised the nutrition guidance of the time. The groups included 1) green and yellow vegetables; 2) oranges, tomatoes and grapefruit; 3) potatoes and other vegetables; 4) milk and milk products; 5) meat, poultry, fish and eggs; and 6) bread, flour and cereals. I was a little surprised by group 7: butter and fortified margarine. Yes, butter was a food group. The early nutritionists did say to "use in moderation." Interestingly, in those early years, people...
