The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Last summer I worked with several Extension staff to offer a program called “Junior Beef Producer” to teenagers interested in the livestock industry. The day-long program provided young cattle enthusiasts with opportunities to learn about beef nutrition, reproduction, herd evaluation and manure management. The feedback at the end of the program was positive. “I wish it [the program] was longer,” commented one participant. We’re offering another opportunity for young people (ages 13 to 18) to le...
12 Years Ago December 18, 1947 A motor fire in the Woodrow Topp car parked on Main Street here Tuesday forenoon was quickly extinguished by fire Chief F.K. Wheeler, who used a hand operated extinguisher. The car was damaged slightly. It was fortunate the fire did not make headway for a baby was sleeping in the backseat of the car. Officers elected at the annual meeting of the congregation of Trinity Lutheran Church on Thursday of last week were E.A. Roach, president; Sylvan Lee, trustee; Harold...
"I am only going to put up a few decorations for the holidays," I mentioned to my husband. "We will keep it simple." I don't think he believed me. "OK, I'll bring up the tubs," he said. As I began looking through about eight large tubs, the items made me think about our kids' younger years and their early crafts. Soon the handprint reindeer was on our tree, along with lightbulb snowmen with goofy grins. I added numerous ornaments with their smiling school pictures. During my trip down memory...
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips do you recommend for long-distance caregivers? I help take care of my stubborn 86-year-old mother who still lives at home about 150 miles from me. Need Advice Dear Need, Providing care and support for an aging parent who lives far away can present a variety of challenges that can make the job difficult and stressful. Here are some tips and resources that may help you. Long-Distance Caregiving When it comes to monitoring and caring for an aging parent from afar, you...
World War I was the most devastating war in human history at the time it was fought from 1914 to 1918. The Armistice that ended the conflict on November 1, 1918, came as a great relief to the nations at war. For J. Myron Bacon, a pilot from Grand Forks, word that “the armistice had been signed and we didn’t have to go” on patrol. He said, it brought “some joyous shouts . . . and everyone behaved like a two-year-old. It really seems too good to be true, but it is, and I am glad.” The joy of the armistice was tempered by a deep sense of loss, for...
Wreaths, door swags, garlands, and containers filled with evergreens have long been part of winter celebrations and displays. Keep them fresh and looking their best throughout the holidays with minimal effort. Fresh greenery with pliable branches and firmly attached needles will last the longest. Check for good color and an aroma you prefer. Consider buying extra greenery and storing it in the garage or another cool location. Use these to replace any indoor greenery that is starting to brown....
12 Years Ago December 11, 1947 Eileen Zink was named honorary chief of the fire department during ceremonies at the Firemen’s carnival held last Friday evening at the armory. She won the honor by virtue of receiving the highest number of votes in the contest which was conducted during the month of November and up to 6 p.m. last Friday. The other four girls in the contest, listed in order of final number of votes, Joanne Putnam, Betty Froelich, Phyllis Nysted and Lois Indergaard, were the q...
A friend called me because she purchased a new Christmas cactus, and it wasn’t behaving the way she expected. Based on its cactus classification, she watered sparingly and placed the plant in direct sunlight. Despite this logical care regimen, the plant began to lose its flower buds and vigor. I had to inform my friend that the Christmas cactus is a plant with a confusing or even downright deceptive identity. Yes, the Christmas cactus is in the cactus family, but you would be wrong if you envisi...
“You gave this to me one Christmas,” said my mom, pointing toward a terra cotta flower pot wrapped in woven wicker. “Do you remember?” she asked. More than 40 years have passed, but yes, I still remember seeing the pot on the store shelf, knowing immediately that my mom would like it. Buying a gift for her has never been difficult. She’s an avid gardener and houseplant enthusiast. So any gift related to those interests is sure to be well received. As Christmas approaches many of us are in se...
Early in September of 1917, as the units of the North Dakota National Guard awaited orders, the Fargo Forum published an editorial cautioning the citizens of North Dakota that now was the time to address the feelings toward friends and neighbors who were German immigrants. It stated that, “… they were now enjoying a moment when the blood courses calmly, but it would not remain so long. When the news of wounds and death among the loved ones at the front fills the cables, then there will no longer be apathy in the American homes.” The Forum...
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 spreading the viruses, or becoming infected with the viruses. Influenza, also called the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses t...
12 Years Ago December 4, 1947 Since last Thursday, the Carrington Fire Department was called to two fires, one in the Sylvan Lee home at midnight Thanksgiving Day, and the other in the A.D. Matheny building on Main Street Monday at about 11 a.m. The Carrington High School Cardinals met their second straight defeat at New Rockford Tuesday night, losing to the Rockets 24 to 21 in a ragged contest which saw the Cardinals make a pitiful showing in the first half. Coming back in the second half the...
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently learned about a property-tax relief program for seniors in the county where I live. Apparently, there are hundreds of these programs across the country that many retirees, like me, are eligible for but don’t know about. What can you tell me about this? Overtaxed Eddie Dear Eddie, Great question! Residential property-tax refund and credit programs exist in nearly every state, but unfortunately few people know about them. These programs can help retirees and many o...
Are you looking for a fun holiday project? There is nothing easier to grow than paperwhites. Just add some rocks and water, and you can enjoy flowers in a month! Paperwhites are sold online and at garden centers this time of year. You can plant them in a pot with soil, but I like to grow them in glass bowls with water to watch their roots grow. It’s fascinating. The most common variety of paperwhites is Ziva. It grows vigorously and has pure-white blooms. Bulb companies say Ziva has a spicy f...
12 Years Ago November 27, 1947 Opening the season at McClusky Tuesday night, the Carrington High School cardinal basketball team was defeated 37 - 27 by the McClusky High School quintet. Mrs. L.E. Greitl, Carrington, will be delegate from Foster County to the North Dakota Homemakers council meeting at NDAC December 2 to 4 for the annual conference on homemakers club programs and activities for the year. Mrs. Irvin Huff, Mrs. J.J. Held and Mrs. Jacob Haas entertained 19 guests at a bridal shower...
I ask the same questions to my farmer friends every fall – how were the crops this year? Were yields good? Was it an easy harvest? These questions are good conversation starters though they may sound trite. But they're asked sincerely. I hope my friends have a good harvest and that the land produces a bounty for them. Farmers – and gardeners – sow seeds in the spring and harvest in the fall. The production of the forest and its harvest are different. This ecosystem is dominated by long-...
"You can take the new phone," my husband said to me. We were on the way to the airport. I put the palm-sized phone in my purse along with the charging cords. I really had no idea how to use this little phone. I wasn't exactly an "early adopter." On Sept. 10, 2001, my plane landed in Dallas, Texas. Our conference began the next morning. The beginning of our conference was cut short when we were advised to go to our rooms and turn on the news. We all remember that day. On the way to the elevator,...
In the week of November 21 in 1908, the Bottineau Courant announced that Ole Vinje had died. Ole was one of the interesting early immigrants from Europe who came to Dakota Territory. He was born in Norway in 1858. He grew up in Snaasen where he lived with his parents and four brothers. After his father died in 1885, Ole's mother and brothers immigrated to the United States, but Ole stayed behind. He joined his family in 1892, and in 1900 was issued a certificate on a piece of land southeast of...
Garden centers, florists and grocery stores are filling their shelves with a variety of holiday plants; a sure sign the holidays are approaching. This is the time of year to give, receive or fill your home with colorful poinsettias, Christmas cactus, cyclamen, and other holiday plants. Extend their beauty and longevity with proper care. Start by selecting healthy plants that have been receiving proper care. The plants should be free of insects, disease and have no yellow leaves, brown leaf...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m interested in getting some of the new over-the-counter hearing aids that just became available a few month ago. Can you offer any tips to help me with this? Straining to Hear Dear Straining, The new FDA approved over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that started rolling out this fall are a real game changer for the roughly 48 million Americans with hearing loss. Adults with impaired hearing can now walk in and buy hearing aids at a pharmacy, big box chain, consumer e...
Changes in health care are a fact of life. Nowhere is this felt more than in rural facilities. Challenges that all health care systems face are magnified in small community hospitals and clinics. Staff shortages, lack of resources, the ongoing need to meet changing technological advances, and competition with larger facilities are always looming over smaller markets. CHI has released articles in the past months detailing individual providers and their areas of interest in medicine. This article...
12 Years Ago November 20, 1947 Attending a district rally at Jamestown last Saturday were members of the newly organized Future Homemakers of America chapter of Carrington High School and their advisor, Miss Madelyn Johnson, and Miss Sylvia Aafedt, commerce instructor. Delegates to Jamestown were Joanne Putnam, president; Judy Thiesen, local secretary and district treasurer; Alto Albus, district historian; Jean Haas, district song leader; Carol Footitt and Mary Hayashi. Standings in the contest...
Thanksgiving is coming! And while few decorate for this particular holiday with the same vigor they do for other holidays, there is one important item that almost everyone agrees makes for a necessity for this holiday: Whether it's turkey or tofurkey, that special entrée is the reason for this season. The Fargo Forum devoted a great deal of ink to the matter of turkeys during Thanksgiving week in 1928. Like us today, they were very concerned about the costs of the holidays. Luckily for them,...
My first attempt at cooking our Thanksgiving meal bordered on disaster. I was newly married, and I had not flown solo on cooking a holiday meal. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a large enough pan for the turkey. The turkey was wedged into my roasting pan clutching its breast with its wings. The turkey appeared golden brown when I hoisted the pan out of the oven. I was feeling successful. When I put the bird on a cutting board, its wings flopped open and revealed a pinkish-white underbelly. Then I...
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we turn our attention to preparing one of the year’s great feasts. The turkey is the neutral palette against which the side dishes reign supreme. Each year, I make a refreshingly tart cranberry sauce from scratch. Many of us take cranberries for granted but this fruit has a fascinating history and production method. Were cranberries served at the first Thanksgiving? No printed menu exists from the 1621 Thanksgiving in Massachusetts but it is feasible that t...
