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Tips to combat Influenza and RSV Tis the season for celebrating with family and friends. It is also the season for emerging cases of Influenza and RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus. We at CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington want to help you stay happy and healthy this holiday season. Let’s take a look at what Influenza and RSV are, and what you can do to try to prevent contracting and/or spreading the viruses. Influenza, also called the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza...
My wife and I bought a pig two weeks ago. Actually, we bought half a pig. Our niece’s children are enrolled in the 4-H swine project. The brother and sister duo own several sows, and they’ve developed a good business of direct marketing meat from the animals they raise. We get a call each fall saying that the pigs are ready and asking if we want to buy one. The enterprising 4-H’ers tell us, “Happy pigs taste good!” The USDA reports that farmers and ranchers sell more than nine billion dollars of...
12 Years Ago December 2, 1948 First of this season’s Santa Claus letters, comes from Merle O. Garret, who lists his wants in a letter which says, “Dear Santa: I am a little boy 6 years old. This is my first year of school and I like my teacher. I would like a farm set for Christmas, also a toy balky mule Crow Shoot set and a pair of cowboy boots. Bring me some candy and nuts too. I am a good boy.” George Whitford is the new agent at the Northern Pacific Depot, taking the place left vacant when...
With the recent snowfall, winter is on my mind. The hard freeze killed our annual bedding plants and vegetables. Our hardy perennial flowers are very much alive but dormant for the season. How do our plants survive winter? Our perennial flowers survive the winter underground. Aboveground leaves freeze and die. However, the plant's crown is protected and insulated by the soil. The soil just inches below the surface remains much warmer than the air temperature. In spring, the plant's crown...
On Nov. 23 in 1905, the Minot Optic reported that the city was fed up with all of its downtown beggars and hobos. Starting today, the Optic reported, those "hobos" who have exhibited "repulsive features in our city," will be given the "cold shoulder." These vagrants must "disappear in the immediate future, or will be arrested and made to pay the penalty of the law." Minot, not unlike other N.D. cities in 1905, was experiencing an influx of "disagreeable characters" that were passing through...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m interested in contributing to a health savings account to help boost my retirement savings but would like to better understand how they work. What can you tell me? Almost 60 Dear Almost, A health savings account, or HSA, is a fantastic financial tool that can help you build up a tax-free stash of money for medical expenses now and after you retire. But to qualify, you must be enrolled in a high-deductible health insurance plan. Here’s an overview of how they work and how...
In June of 1872, the infantry post Fort McKeen was established on the west bank of the Missouri River for the purpose of protecting engineers and work parties of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Five months after the fort's establishment, on November 19, 1872, the infantry post was renamed Fort Abraham Lincoln. More changes were in store for the newly re-named fort. In order to fulfill its mission to protect nearby railroad crews, it became evident that mounted troops were necessary to deal with...
A migraine is a neurological disease that can be debilitating. It can include many different symptoms: such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, visual auras, fatigue, depression, and more. Light Sensitivity and its Relationship to Migraine Attacks Migraine attacks can be triggered by a whole range of factors, from stress and hormones to weather and certain foods and light (sunlight, flashing lights, fluorescent lights, and from electronic devices). Light is a common trigger for migraine attacks. A high percentage of migraine sufferers also...
12 Years Ago November 18, 1948 Steve’s Grocery in Carrington has the following specials: Boston butts or pork loin roast, $0.49 lb.; Swift’s Essex summer sausage, $0.51 lb; Spry 3-lb. tin, $1.15; Hilex, $0.45 gal.; Duz, Tide, Fab $0.31 box; Charmin toilet tissue, 4-roll pkg. $0.31; Delicious apples, 20 lb. box $1.85; red potatoes, 10 lbs. $0.37; 100 lb. bag $4.59. November 17, a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wolsky, Bordulac, at Carringon Hospital. Funeral services were held Tue...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about creating an incentive trust? I have an adult son and daughter that are both financially inept. Before I die, I want to put some type of requirements in place that they will need to follow in order to receive their portion of my estate. Frustrated Father Dear Frustrated, If you want to influence your heirs even after you’re gone, an incentive trust is definitely an option to consider, but be careful how you construct it because it can cause unintended...
What a change of weather Foster County experienced from the beginning to the end of October. We started the month with a near record high of 89 degrees on Oct. 1, and temperatures remained warmer than normal for most of the next three weeks. Everything changed when a weather system arrived on Oct. 24, bringing snow and cold to our area. The Carrington REC received 11 inches of snow, and the mercury plummeted to a near record low of three degrees on Oct. 31. Most soybeans had been harvested by...
12 Years Ago November 11, 1948 Miss Betty Ruth Topp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Topp, Grace City, will represent North Dakota in clothing achievement at the national 4-H Club Congress in Chicago from November 26 to December 4. The University of North Dakota, under direction of John E.E. Howard, will present a concert in Fessenden High School on Friday, Nov. 19. A member of that organization is Roger Engberg of Carrington. Now employed temporarily in the T.H. Cousins, Jr., home in Carrington...
Dear Savvy Senior, What types of programs are available to help seniors struggling with their everyday bills, and how do I go about finding them? Since I lost my husband last year, my Social Security survivor benefit is barely enough to get by on. Searching Senior Dear Searching, I’m very sorry for your loss, but you’ll be happy to know that there are dozens of different financial assistance programs and government benefits that may be able to help you with your everyday costs. To locate the...
CHI to offer cataract surgery services CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington is excited to announce we are bringing cataract surgery services back to our facility. Our first official day back with this service will be November 16, 2023. Cataract surgical procedures will be performed by Dr. Matthew Winkels. Dr. Matthew Winkels is a surgeon with Bagan Strinden Vision Center out of Fargo, North Dakota. His practice emphasis is cataract/premium cataract and refractive surgery, but he also offers a...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer lots of extra benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts? Considering a Switch Dear Considering, Be very leery of the Medicare Advantage ads on TV, radio, social media and that come in the mail. While many of these ads may tou...
12 Years Ago November 4, 1948 Barbara Craven, Carrington, was elected president of the eighth district Future Homemakers of America, when a district rally was held in Carrington last Saturday. There were 96 girls present from the schools of Jamestown, Wimbledon, Medina, Cooperstown, New Rockford and Carrington. Soon to arrive at the farm of Lawrence Steinbach, a farmer of north of Barlow, will be the family of Boddian Ochockyj, displaced persons from Europe, who arrived in New York last Sunday....
Last week was a great reminder of the unpredictability of our weather in North Dakota. Many of us were hoping for a snow-free Halloween for trick-or-treating and not having to break out the winter gear to collect as many sugary treats as possible. I currently have sad-looking, snowed-covered pumpkins on the porch. Gardeners were blessed with an extended growing season and now is a great time to reflect upon it. I wrote a column in the beginning of the year about New Year's resolutions and...
Once upon a time, a tale emerged about a young Chippewa boy, born to a prominent chief, who fell into the hands of the Sioux tribe. Instead of seeking a ransom for his release, the Sioux decided to use the boy as a pawn in their raids against Chippewa bands. They believed that Chippewa warriors would refrain from attacking if their chief's son was in harm's way. This arrangement lasted for eight years, during which the boy appeared to lose all connection to his own tribe. One fateful morning,...
“Once you learn to read, you will be free forever.” – Frederick Douglass. In a nutshell, that’s the core of the First Amendment – guaranteeing our freedom to read will ensure we can remain free to pursue our hopes and dreams. During October, libraries across the United States try to create awareness of the importance of this freedom and the challenges that inherently come to it. The library has a window display “I’m with the Banned,” which generates comments when people see some of the books th...
It’s likely you’ve heard news reports saying that El Niño conditions have developed for the first time in three years. El Niño typically causes our winters in North Dakota to be warmer and drier than normal. That’s welcome news to many people who still remember last year’s record-breaking snowfall. But forecasters urge caution about building too high of expectations for a “mild” winter in 2023-24. They remind us that in a typical El Niño winter, temperatures are just two degrees warmer than no...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some simplified universal television remotes for seniors? My 88-year-old dad, who lives in a retirement community, has some dementia and gets confused with all the buttons on his remote. As a result, he keeps accidently reprogramming his TV set. Searching Son Dear Searching, Most modern TV remotes – that come with dozens of unnecessary buttons – can be confusing for anyone to operate but can be especially challenging for elderly seniors. Fortunately, there ar...
12 Years Ago October 28, 1948 “You and Your Clothing,” was discussed in detail by the Foster County Homemakers project leaders when they gathered in Carrington on Oct. 19, for their fall clothing meeting. Mable L. Coyne, county home agent, reported. Windup of a year of 4-H work in Foster County took place Saturday evening at the armory, Carrington, when the annual 4-H banquet and program were held. The Rebekah Lodge served the meal to 175 members and friends. A new hangar, 50 feet by 60 fee...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some medical escort services that help seniors get home after a medical procedure? I need to have a colonoscopy, but my doctor’s clinic won’t schedule my appointment unless I supply them with a name and phone number of the person taking me home afterward. I live alone with no family nearby, and my friend doesn’t drive anymore. Any suggestions? Need a Lift Dear Need, Good question! Finding “door-through-door” medical escort services for outpatient screening...
12 Years Ago October 21, 1948 Provided good weather prevails, an extensive improvement project will be completed at the Klindworth Seed and Supply owned and operated by Otto Klindworth, before the end of this year. It was announced this week by Mr. Klindworth. The story of Babe Ruth, the all-time great man of baseball, will be shown on the screen at the Grand Theatre on four days next week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. William Bendix plays the part of home run king in this picture....
I’ve been watching a busy squirrel prepare for winter. It scurries around the neighborhood gathering acorns from all the oak trees. Like our wildlife, gardeners are busy with end of season tasks. One of the final tasks is cleaning, disinfecting and putting away tools. Quality gardening tools are not cheap and should be carefully maintained before storing. Simple cleaning is not always enough because our tools frequently come into contact with diseased garden plants that harbor bacteria, fungi o...
