The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return the past two years because my income was below the filing threshold, but I got a part-time job late last year, so I’m wondering if I’m required to file this year. Retired Worker Dear Retired, Whether or not you are required to file a federal income tax return this year will depend on how much you earned last year (in 2023), as well as the source of the income, your age a...
According to the newspaper accounts, Ella O'Keefe appears to have been a likeable person who spent most of her time traveling from place to place on transportation furnished by local or county authorities. It appears that Ella had a problem. When despondent, she manifested her depression is a peculiar way - she smashed windows. Ella the Window Smasher was well known in North Dakota cities and January 6 in 1896, she was on her way to Moorhead courtesy of the cities of Bismarck and Jamestown....
An arctic blast brought brutally cold and windy conditions to Foster County during the second week of January. Temperatures remained below zero for five consecutive days, with a low of minus 23 degrees on January 14. Winds gusted at speeds up to 42 miles per hour, and wind chills fell to minus 53 degrees. Temperatures climbed slowly back to normal by January 20 and then kept climbing. Forecasters predicted temperatures near 40 degrees by the end of January compared with a normal high of 20...
12 Years Ago February 24, 1949 The McHenry High School student association and McHenry community again played host to the Foster County schools in their annual county basketball tournament. The tournament got underway in the McHenry gymnasium Wednesday evening, Feb. 16, with the Foster County schools of Glenfield, Bordulac, Grace City and McHenry participating. In the finals on Friday, McHenry teams come through to win first place in both the boys and girls divisions. Mrs. R.F. Gilliland...
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover any weight-loss treatments for overweight retirees? I just turned 65 and need to lose about 100 pounds and would like to know if Medicare can help. Overweight Owen Dear Owen, Yes, traditional Medicare does indeed cover some weight-loss treatments like counseling and certain types of surgery for overweight beneficiaries, but unfortunately it doesn’t cover weight-loss programs or medications. Here’s what you should know. Who’s Eligible For benef...
12 Years Ago February 17, 1949 Transfer of the Foster County Junior Fair property to Foster County was completed at a recent meeting of the board of county commissioners, the act being in conformity with the proposal approved by the voters of the county in the general election last November. With this transfer, the Fair association went out of existence and the Foster County Fair became a county institution. Stene’s Service Station’s bowling team, Carrington, took the lead in the state bow...
While cleaning the kitchen one Sunday afternoon, my daughter asked why one of my houseplants looked like the letter "S." Children always seem to find our faults. The plant I had hoped to hide until I could take some cuttings and re-start it this summer was put in the spotlight. However, it was a great opportunity for some plant-based learning for my daughter and a lesson for me. The plant now in the spotlight is a jade plant that was purchased about six years ago. Originally, the jade was close...
Dear Savvy Senior, What safety tips can you recommend for older drivers? My 86-year-old mother, who still drives herself, had a fender bender last month and I worry about her safety. Back Seat Daughter Dear Back Seat, With more and more older Americans driving well into their 70s, 80s and beyond, there are a variety of things your mom can do to help maintain and even improve her driving skills. Here are some recommendations by driving rehabilitation specialists that work with older drivers. Get...
An arctic blast brought brutally cold and windy conditions to Foster County during the second week of January. Temperatures remained below zero for five consecutive days, with a low of minus 23 degrees on January 14. Winds gusted at speeds up to 42 miles per hour, and wind chills fell to minus 53 degrees. Temperatures climbed slowly back to normal by January 20 and then kept climbing. Forecasters predicted temperatures near 40 degrees by the end of January compared with a normal high of 20...
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the steps to take to fight against age discrimination in the workplace, and where can I turn to for help if I think I’ve got a case? Passed Over Paul Dear Paul, If you believe your age has cost you in the workplace — whether it’s a job, a promotion, or a raise — you have options for fighting back. Here’s what you should know along with some steps to take against this illegal workplace activity. ADEA Protection The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is your fi...
12 Years Ago Feb. 10, 1949 George Liddle, was hospitalized with burns about the face and neck as a result of an explosion at Kunkel Motors Thursday. The accident occurred when Liddle was cleaning a gas tank and fumes were mysteriously ignited. The impact also caused a front window at Kunkel’s to break. Mrs. John L. Leoboldt, 77, Edmunds oldest pioneer, passed away early Friday, January 28, at the Jamestown Hospital, where she had been a patient for a week. Winner of the 1949 Good Citizen a...
12 Years Ago Feb. 3, 1949 Pfc. Rolland M. Burnite son of Mrs. Selma Burnite has graduated from the automotive technician course at the USAF technical school, Fort Francis E. Warren, Wyoming, according to an announcement by Col. John C.B. Elliott, commanding officer. Preparation of seed for spring planting is now being done in the new seed house recently built here by Klindworth Seed and Supply, of which Otto W. Klindworth is proprietor. The new structure is an addition to the warehouse building...
"Mom, do you have a mandoline?" my son asked. I wasn't sure if he was asking about a mandolin stringed instrument or a mandoline food slicer. He was in the kitchen. I figured he wanted to slice some vegetables thinly and not serenade our family. He was in luck on the culinary side. I had a mandoline slicer in the cupboard. We do not have a mandolin musical instrument, but we have a ukulele, viola, banjo and guitar. He found the slicing tool very helpful as he made burgers with all the fixings. H...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are spouses who have not worked outside the home eligible for Medicare benefits? I have worked most of my adult life, but my wife has been a mother and homemaker since we got married and hasn’t held an income-producing job since she was in college. Will she be eligible for Medicare? Searching Spouse Dear Searching, There are many couples in your situation when it comes to applying for Medicare. The answer generally is yes, your spouse can qualify for Medicare on your work r...
Cucumbers are one of the most popular vegetables grown in the Dakotas. The fruits are wonderful in salads, sandwiches and snacks. I work with hundreds of gardeners in North Dakota every summer in the testing of promising vegetable varieties. When we started this project 15 years ago, the most popular cucumber variety was Straight Eight. Straight Eight is a good cucumber. This old variety from 1935 produces straight, 8-inch fruits with good flavor. Over the years, we have learned there are many...
A kidnapping report that had put the city of Fargo into a frenzy was retracted on January 22 in 1928. On January 19, eighteen-year old Esther Monson was found lying unconscious on a sidewalk in downtown Fargo. The Bottineau girl was rushed to St. John's Hospital, where she was resuscitated by doctors. Upon examination, the doctors found the back of Monson's head badly bruised, and that the girl had suffered a sprained ankle. How she had come to be in such a state remained a mystery until Monson...
“Variety selection is without a doubt the most important decision I make annually on my farm,” said a producer at a meeting early this winter. Many farmers will agree with the man’s comment. Some of them might add that because there are so many choices, variety selection is also one of their most difficult decisions. Each variety has specific strengths and weaknesses that make it more- or less-suited to a given field environment. Differences in variety performance can have huge effects on a pro...
12 Years Ago January 27, 1949 In session here Tuesday night, the Tri-County Medical Society elected officers and attended to other business of the organization. Elected president of the group was Dr. W.C. Vogelwede of Carrington, Dr. P.A. Boyum of Harvey is vice president, Dr. D.W. Matthal of Fessenden secretary-treasurer, Dr. R.F. Gilliand of Carrington delegate, Dr. C.G. Owens of New Rockford alternate delegate and Dr. E.J. Schwinghammer of New Rockford counselor. Richard Dale was elected...
I’ve been to a lot of parties over the last few weeks, getting together with neighbors and friends as we celebrated the holidays with one year ending and a new one just beginning. Some people made resolutions for self-improvement and others were already making plans for this year’s projects. And a lot of people had questions about trees. How are they responding to the warm December weather? What will the mild temperatures do to the insect pests that will attack trees next summer? Is Dutch elm...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the eye disease glaucoma? My older brother was recently diagnosed with it and lost some of his vision, but never had a clue anything was wrong. Could I be at risk too? Stressed Sibling Dear Stressed, Yes! Having an immediate family member with glaucoma significantly increases your risks of developing it, but there are other risk factors you need to be aware of too. Here’s what you should know. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases t...
Carrington City Library Winter Hours October - March Mondays – 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays - Thursday - 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Fridays Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Events Monday, January 15: Family Game Day – stop in anytime to enjoy the games and activities we have for patrons of all ages! Monday, January 15: Family Reading Clubs Monday, January 29: Robotics Club BookFest Raffle Get your tickets for the February BookFest Raffle and support the library! $20 each, only 300 tic...
12 Years Ago January 20, 1949 Mrs. Wilfred Aarestad of Carrington is a new member of the staff of The Foster County Independent, in the capacity of reporter and bookkeeper. Lowest temperature recorded in Carrington thus far this winter was 27 degrees below zero, the official reading taken at the Soo Line weather recording station at 7 a.m. Wednesday morning. Marvin Johnson, Glenfield, was among a group of 65 North Dakotans who left Jamestown, on Monday morning, Jan. 10, for Washington, D.C.,...
On January 18 in 2002, at about 1:45 a.m., a catastrophic train derailment occurred on the western edge of Minot, with tragic and long-term consequences for nearby residents and liabilities for the Canadian Pacific Railway and insurance companies. There is hardly a quieter quiet than an early January morning in North Dakota, with sub-zero temperatures, and snow falling on snow. Nor cleaner, fresher air. Freight trains and aircraft in Minot routinely interrupt such conditions, but on this...
Every year as the snow falls, I pause and reflect on garden successes, failures and goals for next year. Last December, I had some gardening practices that I needed to change. So, how did I do on my planned improvements? I had a few successes. I did keep better control of my volunteer dill and cosmos. I saved seed and seeded rows where I knew they wouldn’t shade out my other plants. I still have work to do, but it was much improved from last year. I saved seed again this year and will keep w...
Dear Savvy Senior, My siblings and I don’t know much about our elderly parent’s financial situation or their wishes if and when something happens to them. They are both in their mid-eighties. What’s the best way to handle this and what all should we know? Apprehensive Daughter Dear Apprehensive, Many adult children don’t know much about their elderly parent’s financial situation or end-of-life plans, but they need to. Getting up to speed on their finances, insurance policies, long-term...
