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If you think getting a frog in your throat is annoying, imagine getting a pin caught in your throat! That happened to one little boy in 1933. A doctor found a brass safety pin stuck in the esophagus of six-month old Mark Severson of Fargo, after his parents brought him in due to his restlessness and refusal of food. The boy and his mother flew by plane out to Minneapolis, where specialist Dr. Kenneth Phelps removed the pesky pin in two minutes on this day. Coincidentally, Dr. Phelps had...
Some readers may know that my wife and I lived in China for 18 years before moving to North Dakota. I was telling a group of men about our experience during breakfast several weeks ago, when the topic of water came up. “The tap water in China is untreated and not safe to drink,” I said. “Those who can afford it typically have purified water in five-gallon bottles delivered to their homes. The alternative is to fill a kettle and boil the water before drinking it.” The men seemed surpris...
12 Years Ago January 13, 1949 Election of officers took place at the regular monthly meeting of the Carrington volunteer fire department Monday evening. C.W. Yoder was re-elected assistant chief of the department. Russell Schutt was elected to succeed Joe Polries as secretary-treasurer, Martin Hjelseth was re-elected trustee for a three year term. F.K. Wheeler serves as chief of the department through appointment by the city mayor. He began a two-year term in 1948. Recently elected officers...
The holidays are over and your poinsettia is looking a little worse for wear. Some of the leaves are crispy and the lower canopy looks bare. Nevertheless, many people experience grief and can't part with their sad-looking poinsettias. Dakota Gardener is here to be your counselor and help you move through the grief stages from denial to acceptance. During the denial stage, people mistakenly think that poinsettias are easy to grow and will remain attractive indoors the whole year. This is not the...
In 2003 California Governor Gray Davis was forced out of office as a result of a recall election. He was replaced by the body-builder, turned-actor, turned-politician, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Governor Davis was the second person ever removed from government as the result of a recall election. The first was the 12th governor of North Dakota, Lynn Joseph Frazier, who passed away in January of 1947. In 1881, at the age of seven, Lynn Frazier moved with his parents to a homestead in Pembina County,...
Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My wife passed away a few months ago and her social media accounts are still active. Sad Spouse Dear Sad, I’m very sorry for your loss, but this is a smart move on your behalf and one that often gets overlooked. Social media is part of many people’s daily lives, but when a person passes away their dormant accounts can become vulnerable to scammers who can hack into them and even steal your decea...
It's the fantastic that sells. In 1907 and 1908, Ward County newspapers reported on a mess of such tales-some tall, some so strange they must have happened. In one story, as the Kenmare news reported on this day in 1908, a buffalo that had wandered down from Canada apparently had an identity crisis. The buffalo joined Kenmare man J. A. Englund's cattle herd, and managed to go home with the herd. Once there, after he was discovered, the buffalo picked a fight with Englund's Red Poland bull....
12 Years Ago January 6, 1949 Thomas A. Roney took over the duties of state’s attorney of Foster County on Monday morning succeeding C.W. Burnham. He will maintain his office above the Chocolate Shop cafe. He has engaged Mrs. Lyman Robertson to be his stenographer. F.K. Wheeler was installed as president of the Carrington Kiwanis club at the regular weekly session Wednesday noon, with C.W. Burnham, past district governor, as installing officer. Burnham presented the president’s pin to Whe...
Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to for caregiving help? I help take care of my 80-year-old father and work too, and it’s wearing me out. Worn Out Wendy Dear Wendy, Taking care of an aging parent over a period of time – especially when juggling work and other family obligations – can be exhausting. But help and resources are available. Here’s what you should know. Identify Your Needs To help you determine and prioritize the kinds of help you need, a good first step is to make a detaile...
That's a wrap! It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone. 2023 brought its fair share of triumphs and tribulations. Hopefully the majority of us were blessed with more triumphs than tribulations. When you look back on 2023 my hope is that this past year brought you some wonderful memories, and reminded you of all the things to be thankful for. I am thankful to our patients and community for their continued support of our hospital and clinics. We appreciate you utilizing our s...
Earlier this month, I heard a Carrington resident tell his friends that he was enjoying the perfect life. “I went golfing and ice fishing both in the same day,” he explained. Warm days and cold nights in early December were favorable for all kinds of outdoor activities. The NDAWN station at Carrington reported record highs of 56 degrees on Dec. 6 and 55 degrees on Dec. 7. A weather system passed through on Dec. 8, leaving behind five inches of snow. However, temperatures quickly rebounded and...
We are very proud that we are expanding our scope of care in Myopia Management. Read more about how a new FDA Approved contact lens can be life-changing for your child. What Is Myopia? Myopia is a progressive and irreversible eye disease. Its common vision symptom is nearsightedness or the inability to see distant objects clearly. The underlying cause of myopia is due to the eye growing longer than it should. The eye with myopia is longer from front to back than the eye without myopia....
12 Years Ago December 30, 1948 The Harvey Hornets defeated Carrington Cardinals at Harvey 49-23 Wednesday night. The hot shooting team of Harvey had little trouble with the Cardinals after the second quarter. The Hornets are the best shooting the Cardinals have hit this season and from all reports have been going great all season. The local independent team of Company F defeated the high school Cardinals by a 32-29 count Tuesday night. In as good a game as it gets, the two teams battled on even...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you explain to me how the retirement saver’s tax credit works? My wife and I are in our fifties and are looking for creative ways to boost our retirement savings beyond our 401(k). Is this something we may be eligible for? Struggling to Save Dear Struggling, If your income is low to moderate and you participate in your employer-sponsored retirement plan or an IRA, the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit (aka “Saver’s Credit”) is a frequently overlooked tool that ca...
In December 29, 1932, Emil Johnson was traveling toward Minot in a refrigerator car when three men entered, robbed him and kicked him off the train. Johnson contacted Minot authorities, and when the train arrived, so did the police. On this day, it was reported Johnson was brought in to identify Walter Hatch, one of the three men, but he said he couldn't. "What d'ya mean?" Hatch said. "I'm one of the guys who stuck you up. Don't you remember me?" Then Hatch re-enacted the hold-up, putting on...
12 Years Ago December 23, 1948 Chilo W. “Bud” Burnham, Jr., who for the past two years has been located in Washington, D.C., as administrative assistant to Congressman Charles R. Robertson, plans to return to Carrington soon after the New Year to engage in the general practice of law. He will be associated with his father, C.W. Burnham, Sr., who has maintained a law office in the city since January , 1915. More children than ever before received bags of candy and nuts from Santa Claus last Sat...
The holiday season is upon us. Do you struggle to find the right gift for loved ones and friends? Do you wander aimlessly in the mall hoping that something will catch your eye? While we can’t help you with your basement-dwelling, video game obsessed nephew, Dakota Gardener is here to provide a carefully curated collection of gifts for gardeners of all ages and abilities. Your mother, whom is a little slow to standup from a kneeling position, may appreciate a folding garden kneeler bench. This i...
I bought a garland of fake popcorn and cranberries a couple years ago. It reminded me of a party I attended as a kid, when we strung popcorn and cranberries on string to make holiday décor. We wrapped the garland around a staircase. We also pulled taffy that day. I probably still have scars from the hot mixture, but it was fun. Cranberries are widely used in menus at the end of the year, especially as a side dish for turkey dinners. Cranberries are primarily harvested in the fall. Besides...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about seasonal affective disorder? I’ve always disliked winter, but since I retired and am home a lot more, the gray, cold winter months make me feel really blue. Sad Sam Dear Sam, If you get depressed in the winter but feel better in spring and summer, you may indeed have seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a wintertime depression that affects roughly 5 percent of Americans. In most cases, SAD is related to the loss of sunlight in the winter months. R...
“Where do you think he’s going?” I asked my wife. We were watching as a squirrel climbed a spruce tree outside our kitchen window and cautiously made his way toward the end of a branch. The creature’s gaze was fixed on the bright red bird feeder hanging on a shepherd’s hook about eight feet from the tree. “I think he’s going to jump for it,” I said. But the thin branch bowed under the squirrel’s weight, and he seemed to have second thoughts. We could almost see the frustration on the squirrel’s...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been talking to my mobility challenged mother, who lives alone, about automating her house with some smart home products to make it more convenient. She’s very interested but we’d like to get your opinion as to which types of smart devices are most helpful for seniors aging in place. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, If your mother is game, smart home products – such as smart lights, video doorbells and voice-activated speakers – can be very useful for aging in place....
12 Years Ago December 16, 1948 Burial services for two men killed in action in World War II have been set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Carrington Cemetery. The remains are those of T/5 Arnold F. Solberg, who was killed in Belgium, December 25, 1945. Amd Pvt. Alva Meyers, killed in action on Iwo Jima, March 2, 1945. Solberg was a son of Oscar Solberg, Carrington, and Meyers a son of Mr. and Mrs. Nola Meyers, Carrington. McVille High School surprised the Carrington Cardinals and defeated them...
Gardeners must give off the impression of being plant care takers. This has to be true, as I have been gifted one more houseplant. This makes four total in the past year. It is hard to say no to a plant, especially when it is a plant that you don't have already. My mother "gifted" me a very large hoya plant she received from a friend. She didn't like the plant and wanted it out of her house. I was horrified for the plant's fate and didn't want it put in the dumpster. The plant is quite...
12 Years Ago December 9, 1948 Marvin Johnson of Glenfield and Paul Marriage, Carrington, are completing arrangements this month to visit Washington, D.C., after the first of the year when some 700 Farmers Union members from six midwest states descend on the nation’s capitol when the new 81st Congress swings into action. Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Andrews observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Wednesday, December 8, 1948. Their three daughters, Mrs. Ivadell Smith, Mrs. H.W. Kriewald and Mrs. F...
Deer are very active now. They are moving around, scraping bark and munching on trees in our landscapes and orchards. My epic battle versus Bambi was in a college orchard in Bismarck. Two days after planting 60 trees, our team of gardeners visited the orchard to give the trees a drink of water. It was shocking. Every tree was pruned by hungry deer. Everyone got mad – but not me. I don’t get mad. I get even. When a critter invades my territory, I seek swift justice! The most effective way to sto...
