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12 Years Ago October 27, 1949 Homecoming Day at the Carrington High School will be Friday, Oct. 28, with several festivities scheduled for the full-day event. Vying for the coveted title of homecoming queen are Kathleen Brady, Mary Dunwoody and Joan Miller, representing the seniors, juniors and sophomores, respectively. The queen will be crowned by Charles Kahl and Wesley Hanson, football co-captains, at the homecoming dance Friday evening. On Friday evening, Oct. 14, Mr. and Mrs. William...
It's October and the spooky season is upon us. Yards are decorated, kids are figuring out their costumes and it's all things pumpkin. Pumpkin spice is in full swing. Here in Bismarck, Papa's Pumpkin Patch is already halfway through its season and pumpkins are getting many makeovers in homes. As I drive around the Bismarck area, it dawned on me that the spotlight shouldn't just be on the pumpkins. In the background of many porches and around the mailboxes are gourds! Though we focus on pumpkins...
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the easiest way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans? My Part D premium is increasing again in 2025, so I would like to use the fall open enrollment to find and sign up for a cheaper plan. Shopping Around Dear Shopping, I’m happy to hear you’re comparing your Medicare coverage options this fall! Research shows that many Medicare beneficiaries with Part D coverage can lower their prescription drug costs by shopping among plans each year during the open...
“Do you want a brownie with or without nuts?” the server asked as she brought a tray of treats to our table. I observed my companions to see who liked nuts in their brownies. I think about half wanted the added crunch. This was not a scientific experiment. I was just curious. I was happy to get a nut-free brownie. Although I like various types of nuts, I do not like walnuts in cakes, cookies or muffins. Am I finicky or what? In my defense, I will eat baked goods with nuts if I have no cho...
October 10, 2024 – About 214 million years ago, a meteorite that landed in what is now McKenzie County was so large that it left a crater 5 miles across. Many people confuse meteors with shooting stars. Generally, a shooting star is the size of a grain of sand. A meteor, on the other hand, is large enough to survive its fiery trip through the atmosphere to reach the earth's surface – at which point it becomes a meteorite. Meteors of this size are often asteroids or comets or fragments from a c...
October is breast cancer awareness month. Everyone can name someone that has been affected by breast cancer due to the fact that it affects 1 in 8 women. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cancer death in women. Starting yearly mammograms at age 40 has helped cut breast cancer deaths by more than 40 percent. That being said, only 10% of women receiving mammograms at CHI Carrington are between the ages of 40 and 49. This statistic is alarming. If you...
As we passed fields of harvest-ready soybeans, the agronomist traveling with me commented, “Three weeks ago, I never would have imagined our crops maturing this fast.” I felt the same way. In early September, I was checking corn growth models daily, wondering if the crop would reach maturity before the first frost. But then the rain stopped, and temperatures rose. During the last two weeks of September, we had eight days when the mercury climbed above 80 degrees. The warm temperatures, cou...
12 Years Ago October 20, 1949 Recent activities of the Carrington future Farmers of America are included in information supplied by chapter officers. In a recent election, Maurice Zink of Melville was elected president of the local chapter. Serving with him are Virgil Zink as vice president, Kermitt Skadberg as secretary, Donald Theis as treasurer, Alan Willyard as reporter and Elton Leppke as sentinel. Starting with a kick-off breakfast Friday morning, a group of 20 men, representing the Junior...
"I finally carved a pumpkin," my daughter announced. I kind of knew what was coming next. "My friends couldn't believe I had never done that!" she exclaimed. "We always had pumpkins, but we usually painted faces on them," I reminded. She was not happy with my explanation. She felt totally deprived. I did not appreciate the slimy stuff that comes out of pumpkins. I would have been the clean-up crew. We did not have the safe carving tools back then, so I was thinking about potential emergency...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the SSI program and what are the eligibility requirements for seniors? I’m trying to help my elderly aunt who is very low-income. Searching Niece Dear Searching, The SSI program that you’re enquiring about, which stands for Supplemental Security Income, is a program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides monthly cash benefits to people that are disabled or over 65 based on financial need. Currently, around 7.5 mil...
"To make small town America work is to bring people in." Those words of wisdom, from Headlocks Bar owner Dennis Freeman, ring true all across the nation. "People in Carrington need to try and get involved in community events," said Freeman. He knows of what he speaks. Freeman is involved in many community events, especially the ones he holds at Headlocks Bar - including the upcoming Big Buck Contest happening on December 14 and the BBQ contest that was held on September 14. Freeman said the BBQ...
The Carrington Chamber and Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is on the front lines of efforts to sell the community of Carrington to visitors, tourists, business leaders and others. Executive Director Laurie Dietz has over 23 years of experience leading CCEDC and its predecessor, the Carrington Chamber of Commerce, and began the first of her two stints at the head of the bureau at the turn of the millennium in 1999. After a two-year hiatus working in the financial sector, Dietz returned...
Since opening in the spring of 2022, Gettin' Sauced BBQ and Catering has become a go-to source for excellent food in the region. The catering and food truck business has traveled throughout the state, satisfying their customers at every stop and growing their burgeoning reputation. Whether it's brisket, pulled pork, nachos, mac-and-cheese or street tacos, people just can't seem to get enough of their delicious food. Things have gone so well, in fact, that Gettin' Sauced won't just be a catering...
A young Foster County 4-H member recently shared her experience with the Foods and Nutrition project this year: “At the beginning of the year, I did a lot of baking with my mom. She taught me how to read a recipe, start the oven, set the temperature, measure ingredients and adjust the mixer speed. “My treats didn’t always turn out because I either forgot an ingredient or measured incorrectly. I have paid closer attention and had fewer mistakes as I have baked more. “By the end of the year, I...
Carrington City Library Winter Hours October - March Mondays – Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Closed Fridays Frightful Fun at the Library Stop in on Thursday, October 31 from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. for Halloween crafts and treats. After School Activities Beginning about 3:30 1st Thursday - Arts & crafts 2nd Thursday - STEM 3rd Thursday - Movie 4th Thursday - Robotics Weekly details are available on the library website and social media. New Books “Counting Mirac...
12 Years Ago October 13, 1949 Held Motor Sales, local Oldsmobile agency owned and operated by John J. Held and son, John A., will be in a new location next week, having made arrangements to occupy the Steinman building on west Main Street. The firm has been operating in the Klindworth building. A former Carrington resident, Brigadier General William A. Matheny, has been assigned as chief of staff of Continental Air Command’s newly established eastern air defense force at Mitchell Air Force B...
Would you like to grow a special flower in your garden? Something that is eye-catching? Something that is unforgettable? A team of gardeners and I have tested hundreds of annual flower varieties across North Dakota over the last 15 years. This included trials at the Dragonfly Garden in Bismarck. Whenever I provided visitors a tour of the Dragonfly Garden, someone would inevitably walk over to a stunning group of plants that towered like statues above the rest. They would ask, "What is that?" It...
The 2018 edition of JunkFest in Carrington was witness to the debut of what has become one of the city's most popular vendors for that first infusion of caffeine for the day. Starting that year, the Happy Camper was parked at the sale entrance, with owner Brittany Fiebiger making a lasting impression on the taste buds of antique shoppers everywhere. The cozy titular camper was purchased several months beforehand, and gutted and painted with new walls and supports to take on its new role. With...
Cultivating Thriving Communities ... that is the motto of Bremer Bank. Bremer Bank is built on a commitment to cultivate strong communities and help customers succeed and grow. "We focus on our customers and their needs," said Bob Lipetzky of Bremer Bank in Carrington. "Our services are very individualized for every customer." Bremer Bank offers many amenities such as full-service banking, investments, mortgage, trust, insurance and wealth management. They focus on mid-size companies,...
There's only one place where you can get cozy by the fireplace or gather with friends under the arbor and experience the ambience of downtown Carrington. It's The Garden Gate, a Central City institution for nearly 35 years. This family owned shop located at 929 Main Street is a beautiful space offering specialty coffee drinks, daily lunches and a full liquor bar with appetizers and supper specials Wednesday to Friday evenings. The gift shop features vintage, handmade, and repurposed home decor...
If you are bothered by dandelions in your lawn, now is the time to act. As the weather cools, dandelions begin channeling energy to their roots in preparation for winter. Herbicides applied at this time will also travel to the roots, effectively killing the plants. The best herbicides for broadleaf weeds like dandelions are Trimec formulations, which contain a blend of 2,4-D, mecoprop, and dicamba. Rather than treating the entire lawn, it’s more efficient to spot-treat weeds or problem areas. T...
12 Years Ago October 6, 1949 The cause of the fire which did heavy damage in the Getty Cleaners and Furriers building Sunday afternoon has not been determined. The fire started at about 3 p.m. Sunday, and before the flames had been extinguished, the main floor in the central part of the building was badly damaged, and clothes in the pressing room were badly burned. In a critical condition in the Carrington Hospital is Darrell Peterson, 18, Bordulac, who was struck by a car on the highway at...
My meteorologist friends tell me that the word "normal" has very little meaning, as no year is ever really normal. Does that mean that every year is "abnormal"? I fear that the answer would take a long time and involve a deep dive into statistics. Maybe we'll just say that the 2024 growing season was weird. Or perhaps we'll call it "notable." That sounds a little more scientific. The year started out with a lot of moisture, throughout much of the region. In some places, it was so wet that...
Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to arrange a simple cremation that doesn’t cost me, or my family, a lot of money. Can you offer any tips that can help me with this? Still Kicking Dear Kicking, If you’re looking for a simple and affordable way to go, cremation is an excellent choice, and one that’s become exceedingly popular in the United States. About 60 percent of Americans are now choosing cremation over a traditional burial, versus only around 20 percent in the mid-1990s. Why the big shift? P...
The Cardinal - KDAK AM 1600/100.1FM is the local radio station that serves the Carrington area. The KDAK studio is located on Main Street in Carrington, and the station has been serving the community for 75 years. Operating 24/7, KDAK has seven employees. KDAK sees its role in the community as helping to promote Carrington as a great place to live, work, and play. BJ Walters, the primary on-air personality for The Cardinal, broadcasts from the studio each Monday through Friday from 6-9 a.m. and...
