The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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"There was a blizzard in early May 1950," recalled my friend Melvin Schramm. "Nothing had been done in the fields when I arrived home on May 23 to help with planting." The Schramm farm was located near Cathay, N.D. Schramm told me that there was so much water in the fields after the blizzard that the townships dug out around the road culverts to increase drainage. Bridge planks were put down so that vehicles could cross the newly formed gaps in the road. "Of course, every vehicle was...
12 Years Ago April 8, 1948 Several friends and neighbors gathered at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Larson last Friday night to welcome back Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Larson, who arrived recently from Vallejo, California. Carlton, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Larson, was recently discharged from the Navy. Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Knott went to Bristol, S.D., Saturday, and on Sunday they attended a family reunion honoring Mr. Knott’s parents on their 61st wedding anniversary, which also marked the b...
My daughter received a Venus fly trap plant for her birthday. I won't say who gave it to her, but you can probably guess. Right away we had to research how to care for the plant. The gift giver really should have done her homework first. Work will be needed to ensure the plant survives in our indoor environment. Venus fly trap plants are carnivorous plants. Carnivorous plants are unique because they can trap and kill insects. Usually, carnivorous plants grow in acidic soil lacking nutrients....
Dear Savvy Senior, As a 68-year-old retiree, I’m interested in finding a fun part-time job that can occupy some of my time and generate a little extra income. Can you write a column on low-stress part-time jobs that are popular among retirees? Part-Time Retiree Dear Retiree, Working part-time in retirement can be a terrific way to occupy your time and earn some extra income. The key, however, is finding the right gig that’s fun and satisfying for you. While there are literally hundreds of dif...
An odd story came from Fort Buford, Dakota Territory, on April 12 in 1879. The Missouri was breaking up, and as people watched ice floes rushing down the river, they spied something curious coming toward them. As reported in The Bismarck Tribune, "A black speck was seen floating with the ice near the middle of the river, and as it came nearer it was recognized as a raft bearing a load of human freight. Three unknown men were seen sitting closely together without a thread of clothing upon them,...
April 10 is the birthday of rancher Freida Bohnsack. She came home to Sheldon in 1935, during the Great Depression, to take over a large, rundown – and heavily mortgaged – ranch that she inherited from her father. Freida was smart and ambitious, with a master's degree from the University of Minnesota. Soon, she was repairing buildings, mending fences, stacking hay and doctoring livestock. Starting with six calves, Freida built up a nice herd of Angus by taking in up to 600 cattle for summer gra...
April 3 is the anniversary of North Dakota's first television station going on the air as a regular commercial station. It was 1953, and that first year, Minot's KCJB – now KXMC – chartered a plane to fly in, from Minneapolis, taped coverage of each day of the World Series. Most of the shows KCJB aired were live programs put together by local teachers, ministers, county agents and actors. The first woman on the air was Cis Hadley, who produced a regular show about style and fashion. She soo...
12 Years Ago April 1, 1948 D.J. Graham of Carrington has been appointed the Foster County chairman of the Salvation Army rural service board. It was announced this week by Major Ernest R. Orchard, the state director of the organization. A.C. Langseth, Carrington, was elected chairman of the Foster County a non-partisan league when the group was held Saturday in the courthouse here. Paul Marriage was named vice chairman and Leo Steinman, secretary. New art glass windows, recently installed in...
As a North Dakotan, I sometimes forget how early the spring growing season arrives for the rest of the country. During spring break, we traveled to the Washington, D.C., area. What a thrill to see our capital’s famous cherry blossoms in bloom! Traveling to warmer climates in March and April is a double-edged sword for those living in the northern U.S. Sure, it is fun to experience short-sleeve weather when everyone is wearing their down parkas back home. However, the downside is experiencing p...
When our kids were young, we read to them every night before bedtime. Some of their books put us to sleep. Often, I'd find my husband and child sound asleep in a chair with a half-read book. Our kids liked a book named "Don't Forget the Oatmeal." It was a very long book. I know our kids were delaying their bedtime when they requested this book. Unfortunately, the "oatmeal book" was lost. We hid the book in a closet until they could read it by themselves. The book told the story of a grocery...
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since mom died last year, his health has declined to the point that he can’t live at home anymore, but isn’t ready for a nursing home either. Searching Susan Dear Susan, If your dad needs help with things like bathing, dressing, preparing meals, managing his medications or just getting around, an assisted living facility is definitely a good option to consider. Assisted livin...
During a miserable stretch of weather several winters ago, I asked my friend Earl Hepworth if he thought spring would ever arrive. Ninety-three-year-old Earl looked at me and said, “Well, it always has.” My friend’s words encourage me that spring will come, even if it’s not as soon as I would like. But as temperatures warm, conditions are likely to remain challenging. Satellite images indicate that the snowpack in Foster County contains the equivalent of three inches of liquid water. As the sno...
12 Years Ago March 25, 1948 Listed among winners in an art contest in Tucson, Ariz., schools is Karen Beatruce Saxlund, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Saxlund, formerly of Carrington. Karen attended schools in Haven Township and in Carrington before leaving for Arizona. Frank Bourdon has been appointed manager of Thompson Yards, Carrington, to succeed N.A. Schmidt, who has resigned. Bourdon is already at work, but he takes over officially as of April 1. Herman G. Kraus was re-elected president...
Dear Savvy Senior, Is there anything I can do to reduce my high Medicare premium surcharges? Because of my past income, I pay $329.70 per month for my Part B premium and $64.50/month for Part D, but my income has dropped since I retired. Do I have any options? Overcharged Andy Dear Andy, If you’re getting hit with a higher premium for Medicare Part B and Part D and you think it’s unjustified, you can ask Social Security to revisit its decision and perhaps reduce your cost. Here’s what you shoul...
The delicate blossoms of an apricot tree can take your breath away. These white and pink flowers burst open in April while other trees are still sleeping. It’s an amazing sight and a sign that spring is upon us. But winters in North Dakota do not go away quickly or quietly. In many years, apricot blossoms suffer frost injury and the tree fails to produce fruits. How can we enjoy both the splendor of apricot blossoms in spring and their golden fruits in summer? We need to delay the blooming as lo...
Do you have an advance directive for health care? Do you know what an advance directive is? An advance directive is a legal document that provides instructions for medical care and only goes into effect if you are unable to communicate your own wishes. An advance directive helps you plan for situations that cannot be foreseen such as a serious car accident or a stroke. The most common types of advance directives are a living will and durable power of attorney for health care. A living will...
“My daffodils are coming up!” one of the people said. We were talking about what we like about springtime on a recent video call. We were from cities throughout the U.S. “I have a bunch of crocuses blooming,” another person commented. “We had 13 inches of snow, with more on the way,” I said. That certainly put a dark cloud over the conversation. Yes, I wanted some pity after numerous blizzards. Some of my colleagues were reporting temperatures in the 60s. “But I am looking forward to flowers at...
The Northern Pacific Railroad townsite of Wyndmere was established in 1883. It was named for Windermere Lake, Westmorelandshire, England, whose name is derived from "wynd," meaning a narrow lane, and "mere," meaning pool or lake . . . Wyndmere! The post office was established January 7, 1884, and the Soo Line Railroad crossed the Northern Pacific tracks there in 1888, at which time a new place dubbed East Wyndmere popped up. Well, a couple of years later, most of the Wyndmere buildings had been...
12 Years Ago March 18, 1948 Defeating a determined Bordulac team 34-28, the Dawson High School girls’ team won the state championship Saturday night in the final game of the 1948 state tournament played in the Carrington School gymnasium. Members of the Bordulac team are Janet Linde, Caroline Reimers, Delores Bauer, Marilyn Zink, Delores Pedersen, Patty Wolf, Theresa Wolf, Dorothy Sabinash, Virginia Wolf and Mary Jane Sabinash, with Louis V. Lund as coach. Beverly Bort, secretary to the c...
Dear Savvy Senior, I have been taking care of my elderly father for over a year and it’s taking a toll on my finances because I can only work part-time. Are there any resources you know about that can help family caregivers get paid? Seeking Support Dear Seeking, Caring for an elder parent can be challenging in many ways, but it can be especially difficult financially if you have to miss work to provide care. Fortunately, there are a number of government programs and other tips that may be a...
I enjoyed looking through my favorite seed catalogue last month, making a list of vegetable varieties that sounded promising. After comparing my list to NDSU’s publication “Vegetable Cultivars for North Dakota 2023,” I made my final selections and then placed my online order. The shipment of seeds arrived five days later. Wouldn’t you know, it was the coldest day of the month. It was eight degrees below zero when I arrived home after work, and the box of seeds had been sitting outside all aft...
12 Years Ago March 11, 1948 William H. Cook, 36, farmer of near Carrington, met his death in an accident at about 5:30 p.m. Friday while he was doing chores. As he walked from the pump hose on his way to the barn, he tripped and fell into the water tank from the icy snow bank which was higher than the tank, and became unconscious when his head struck the tank. The tank was half filled with water and Cook drowned. The Barlow Livestock 4-H Club was reorganized February 3 with Jerrold Skadberg and...
Dear Savvy Senior, I am interested in possibly donating my body to science when I pass away. What can you tell me about this, and what would I need to do to set it up? Getting Old Dear Getting, If you’re looking to help advance medical research, and in the process, eliminate your funeral and burial costs, donating your body to science is a great option to consider. Here’s what you should know. Body Donations Each year, it’s estimated that approximately 20,000 people donate their whole body,...
Employees celebrate Days of Devotion at CHI On February 23, CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington celebrated several milestone years of service for their employees. We call this Days of Devotion. During Days of Devotion, we thank our employees for their dedication to our organization. We serve a meal for the facility and we have a short program to get to know our honorees a little better. They fill out a questionnaire prior to the event, and we read it during the program. The questionnaire asks...
Carrington City Library Hours Mon., Tues., Thurs. – 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Closed Friday Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cgtnlib1@outlook.com or 701-652-3921 Library Board Meeting The Library Board Meeting is the second Thursday of the Month, starting at 4:30 p.m. Reading Clubs The Reading Clubs will be held the first Thursday of the month, starting at 6:30 p.m., and the second Tuesday of the month, starting at 9:30 a.m. Each club reads a different book! A...
