The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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12 Years Ago August 25, 1949 Carrington JCC baseball team closed the season at Valley City last Wednesday night, defeating the Eagles there under lights 12 to 9. Martin and Dell were pitchers for Carrington and Sobolik catcher. A special feature at the Foster County Fair this year will be the judging of the VFW Cootie Whisker Club, and appropriate prizes are to be awarded. Winners will include the Cootie with the most artistic whiskers, the most complete, the blackest and the poorest. The...
Gardens in North Dakota look great this year. The rains have been plentiful in most areas, and our plants are thriving. Be prepared to protect your garden from insect pests. Swarms of flea beetles will be arriving soon, and I see white moths laying eggs on my cabbage today. Whenever my vegetable garden gets attacked by insect pests, I don't get sad. Instead, I get mad. Then I get even. When I was a farm boy, I sprayed a product called Sevin (perhaps misspelled but very effective) to kill the...
Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover cataract surgery? My eye doctor recently told me I’ve developed cataracts and should consider making plans for surgery in the next year or so. Almost 67 Dear Almost, Like gray hair and wrinkles, cataracts are an inevitable part of the aging process. Eventually, everyone (usually in their 60s) will develop cataracts, a condition that causes cloudy or blurry vision. The only way to correct this is through cataract surgery. Fortunately, Medicare does c...
Yard of the Week honors for the week of August 19 go to Paul Richter at 1075 3rd St. S. This large corner lot yard yields many varieties of trees (including pear and maple) along with plants and flowers. There is much to look at here with a plethora of interesting outdoor décor including animals, birds and a dragonfly. Mr. Richter received a $25 Runnings gift card. The Yard of the Week program is sponsored by the Carrington Garden Club and Runnings....
Who grew the largest pumpkin in Foster County this year? We’ll find out when gardeners bring their entries to be weighed during The Market, Carrington City Park on Sept. 17. The contest includes heaviest pumpkin (youth and adult divisions), the best traditional pumpkin (youth only) and the most unique pumpkin (youth only). This year, we’ll also determine who grew the heaviest potato and heaviest onion. I look forward to weighing your entries. +++ NDSU Extension recommends fertilizing lawns thr...
This week's edition of Within our Walls features the Carrington Ambulance Service. Carrington Ambulance Service is owned and operated by CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington. We are a Basic Life Support (BLS) Service with Advanced Life Support (ALS) capabilities. This means that at a minimum, we must have an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a CPR-certified driver on shift at all times. When we have a paramedic on shift, we are able to provide ALS services. Basic Life Support consists of...
12 Years Ago August 25, 1949 Three persons from here are attending the Red Cross National Aquatic School at Brimson, MN. According to Mrs. F.B. Peik, water safety chairman of the Foster County chapter. Those attending the school are: Bill Chaffee, Tommy Cousins and Alice Mae Reimers. All are graduates of Carrington High School, and all will be attending a college this fall. Mary Ann Hayashi, governor of ND Girls State was to arrive in Washington, D.C. last Sunday to attend the third Girls’ N...
My friend Don is recovering from a dislocated shoulder. He was on a ladder, using a chainsaw to prune branches from a tree. The first three branches came down safely and as planned. The last one did not. The final branch remained partially attached to the tree as it fell. The branch swept back towards the ladder and knocked it out from beneath Don. You can figure out the rest. Even though he was injured, Don realizes how lucky he was. A dislocated shoulder is tough, but it could've been a lot...
"Oh, no!" I exclaimed. I practically leaped out of the passenger seat and hurried to the back of the car. I had not had a fender bender. I opened my car's hatchback and found the source of the unusual aroma in the car. Unfortunately, I left my leftovers from a delicious meal at a Mexican restaurant in a warm vehicle for 16 hours. It included grilled steak, shrimp, chicken, bacon, onions and peppers with a creamy sauce. I had been pleased when we left the restaurant the previous evening. My...
Dear Savvy Senior, Because of my back pain and mobility problems, I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub that’s safe and easy to get in and out of. What all can you tell me about walk-in tubs, and can you recommend some top options? Old and Achy Dear Old, For mobility challenged seniors, a walk-in bathtub can be a terrific option to consider because they’re much easier to get into and out of than a standard tub, which also helps prevent falls. Here’s what you should know, along with a...
Yard of the Week honors for the week of August 12 go to Merle and Shirley Radke at 378 5th Ave. S. This yard features pretty blooms around the home with colorful annuals and a nice variety of perennial plants. The secluded backyard has beauty all around the perimeter and is a wonderful haven for relaxing. The Radkes received a $25 Runnings gift card. The Yard of the Week program is sponsored by the Carrington Garden Club and Runnings....
Warm temperatures in July accelerated corn and soybean growth, but last week’s cool weather caused a setback. Typically, our highs this time of year are around 82 degrees, but from August 4 to 10, temperatures were eight to 17 degrees below that mark. The cool weather slowed the development of both corn and soybean plants. Soybeans, in particular, do not fare well when night temperatures drop to the lower 50s, as low temperatures inhibit the movement of starch from soybean leaves to seeds. Forec...
Yard of the Week honors go to Kyle and Layne Smith at 734 2nd Street N for the week of August 5. This large yard has a nice lawn, a variety of blooms and plants including hostas, hydrangeas, petunias, geraniums, as well as a pretty window box. The backyard features two seating areas where one can enjoy the outdoors. The Smiths received a $25 gift card from Runnings. Yard of the Week is sponsored by the Carrington Garden Club and Runnings....
12 Years Ago August 11, 1949 Of the six farms in Foster County entered in the state soil conservation contest, the farm of J.H. Lyman of Grace City was scored highest and was recommended for consideration of the state judging committee for a state award, it was announced by County Agent, Geo,. F. Stewart. Chosen to handle the Carrington membership campaign for the Central Concert Association of New Rockford, to be held during the week of August 22-27, have been Mrs. Jacob Haas, Mrs. John Held,...
Dear Savvy Senior, If my mother needs to move into a nursing home, what are the eligibility requirements to get Medicaid coverage? Caretaking Son Dear Caretaking, The rules and requirements for Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care are complicated and will vary according to the state your mother lives in. With that said, here’s a general, simplified rundown of what it takes to qualify. Medicaid Eligibility Medicaid, the joint federal and state program that covers health care for the p...
“I think we should plant perennials next year,” remarked my wife the other day. We’ve planted and enjoyed a large patch of zinnias the last two years. I would probably plant them again, but Melissa is ready for a change. She has an English-style cottage garden in mind. Melissa likes the variety, color and wildness that cottage gardens possess. The question is: what should we plant? I recently found an NDSU Extension publication that could help us decide: “Annual and Perennial Flowers for Nor...
Back-to-school tips for successful year We are approaching that time of the year again. Soon our children will be heading back to school. Are we ready? Are they ready? Here are a few suggestions that can assist you and your child in having a great back to school experience. It is recommended that children have a well child exam yearly. During a well child exam, your provider will be able to track your child’s growth and development. He/she can assess for any physical or emotional needs your c...
12 Years Ago August 11, 1949 For faithful service with the Standard Oil Co. for 20 years, Art Anderson of Carrington was presented a 20-year pin at a company party held last Friday night at the Miami Grill’s Fiesta Room. A youngster playing with matches was blamed for a fire which did about $500 damage to the Tenborg potato warehouse Friday afternoon. The child set fire on the outside of the structure, and it spread to the building. Only the driveway shed was damaged, the main building being o...
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently received an email that I needed to update my online Social Security account. Is this legit or is it a scam? Suspicious Susan Dear Susan, The Social Security Administration did indeed send out a legitimate email last month to notify recipients that they are making changes to the way you access Social Security’s online services, including your personal “my Social Security” account. The changes will simplify your sign-in experience and align with federal authe...
“It just keeps raining and raining,” a farmer remarked during our phone conversation ten days ago. “We had an inch and a half on Saturday, and then two-tenths of an inch on Monday and again on Tuesday.” Most of our focus has been on the amount of rain (13.5 to 15.3 inches) Foster County has received this spring and summer. However, after my conversation with the farmer, I became curious about how often it has rained. Checking the records from the Carrington NDAWN station, I discovered that we...
Yard of the Week honors for the week of July 15 goes to Carrie Purcell at 715 First Street N. The home has plenty of blooming window boxes and is surrounded by perennials and a porch that welcomes guests. She received a $25.00 gift card from Runnings. Bob and Marlene Scott at 587 1st St. N receive Yard of the Week honors for the week of July 22. Their yard features many, many perennials including blue hydrangeas as well as colorful annuals. Several new trees were added this summer and their...
12 Years Ago August 4, 1949 Heavy earth-moving equipment is currently being used in a construction now underway at the Carrington Municipal Airport, where the Coghlan Construction Company of Rolla has the contract for rebuilding the northwest- southeast runway. Tragedy struck double near Carrington Sunday afternoon when two brothers, Alvin Sam and Math Chris Rall, Hurdsfield, were drowned in the sand pit pool about 4 miles south of Carrington. Two plates will be issued to each North Dakota...
Last year, I seeded a small patch of bee lawn to see how it would work in my yard. It is an out of the way area tucked behind a shed and spruce tree that I don't like to mow. I wanted to try it out before I committed to converting more areas of the backyard into a bee lawn. A bee lawn combines flowering plants for pollinators with low maintenance turfgrass. Not just any flowering plants can be used for a bee lawn. The flowering plants have to be good sources of pollen and nectar for...
I saw the river of creamy liquid on our garage floor at the base of the freezer. I was on the way to retrieve something to thaw for dinner a few years ago. My heart sank as I walked closer. I saw that the freezer door was slightly ajar. The liquid came from a large box of melting ice cream bars that were irresistible to my children, especially on warm summer days. After squeezing the food packages, I closed the door and began coming up with a game plan to deal with thawed food. Let’s just say t...
Dear Savvy Senior, I work for a county health department and every summer we’re seeing more and more seniors get sick and even die from heat-related illness. Can you write an awareness piece on the affects extreme heat has on older adults, and what they can do to guard against this summertime risk. Thanks for helping keep seniors safe! Health Advocate Dear Advocate, Happy to oblige! Most people don’t realize that each year, extreme summertime heat kills more people in the U.S. than hurricanes, f...
