Foster County Independent - The Official Newspaper for Foster County

75 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...

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...

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. Ale...

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 devel...

75 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

75 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;...

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 pl...

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...

75 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...

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...

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...

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...

75 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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

75 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...

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...