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  • Oberon Oracles: Dec. 16, 2019

    Linda Madson|Dec 16, 2019

    Brittany Grann was in Fargo Monday through Thursday at the AG Expo. Donna Grann and friends, Tori Robinette, Amanda Johnson and Robin Arnold had supper and enjoyed the DPRCA production of “The Christmas Story” on Friday. Johnny Grann had a basketball scrimmage in Carrington on Saturday. John Grann went along to watch the action. David Kenner of Maddock and Scott Thompson of Devils Lake, visited Todd Buehler this week. Hunter Buehler traveled to Fargo with Grace Ihry for the Bison game on Friday and Saturday. Beau, Bria and Brittin Buehler joi...

  • Oberon Oracles News: Dec. 9, 2019

    Linda Madson|Dec 9, 2019

    Lester Roberts and his daughter, Lezlee Thorson, traveled to Grand Forks to spend Thanksgiving with Lezlee’s son Ryan Thorson, daughter-in-law Megan and grandson Aiden. Lester visited Les and Janice Ferry on Friday. Sunday visitors at Lester’s home were Roger Roberts, Lezlee and Chad Getscher. Monday, Charlotte Simon visited her mother, Joan Bosch at the Care Center in Rugby. They did some Christmas decorating for Joan. Monday and Tuesday, Randy and Charlotte attended boy’s elementary basketball games in Maddock. Grandsons Easton and Jaxon...

  • Oberon Oracles: Dec. 02, 2019

    Linda Madson|Dec 2, 2019

    Last week, Amanda Hegland spoke at the New Rockford-Sheyenne National Honor Society induction at the school. Jake, Amanda, Fallyn and Piper went to Fargo last Saturday, Nov. 16. Jake and Fallyn went to the Bison football game and Amanda and Piper found things to do around Fargo. Donna and Johnny Grann spent Monday morning in Grand Forks getting Johnny’s wisdom teeth removed. Ouch!! Bobbi Grann headed for Texas Tuesday, a day before the snowfall. She and her horses safely arrived in Stephenville late Wednesday evening. Bruce Engelhardt from M...

  • Oberon Oracles: Nov. 18, 2019

    Linda Madson|Nov 18, 2019

    Doris Griffin’s guests, sister Sally Dickerson of Rapid City, S.D., her daughter Penny Leidig and Roger Storvik of Bergen, Norway left Doris’ home on Monday. Penny and Roger enjoyed watching the geese fly over as they had not seen that before. They also had a good time putting a cow back in the pasture, as that was a new experience as well. Doris had the carving class in Maddock Monday afternoon. Friday, Tom and Pam Schmid were joined by Jakob and his girlfriend, Alison Widmer of Bismarck to attend the Bison football game in Fargo on Sat...

  • Oberon Oracles: Nov. 11. 2019

    Linda Madson|Nov 11, 2019

    Lester Roberts had many trick or treaters come to his door Thursday evening. Lezlee Thorson and Roger Roberts visited Lester on Sunday afternoon. Chad Getscher was a Sunday evening guest. Doris Griffin’s sister, Sally Dickerson of Rapid City, S.D., Sally’s daughter, Penny Liedig and Roger Starvik of Bergen, Norway were weekend visitors at Doris’ home.They toured Sullys Hill, Devils Lake and Minnewaukan and simply enjoyed visiting. Monday evening, Linda Madson accompanied Melodie, Kennedee and McKenzee Madson to Kennedee’s String Concert...

  • Oberon Oracles: Nov. 4, 2019

    Linda Madson|Nov 4, 2019

    Saturday afternoon, Pam Schmid, Craig and Sandy Poulsen, David and Bonnie Tweten, Randy and Charlotte Simon, Neal and Liz Swenson, Jarvis and Patty Hegland, Kay Griffin, Shirley Nelson, Dave and Linda Madson were among the many friends and relatives who attended Breana Buehler and Michael Pacheco wedding at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Devils Lake. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Pacheco. Sunday, Pam Schmid traveled to Bismarck to spend the day with Jakob and Alison Widmer. Doris Griffin conducted the carving class in Maddock on Monday. T...

  • Oberon Oracles: Oct. 28, 2019

    Linda Madson|Oct 28, 2019

    Tom and Pam Schmid visited Pam’s Dad, Bud Hermanson in Hampden on Saturday. Roger Roberts visited Lester Roberts on Saturday. Lester visited James Nelson and Midge Quam Sunday evening. Chad Getscher was also a Sunday visitor. Doris Griffin reported that the Maddock carving group will start meeting again every first and third Monday from 3 - 5 p.m. every month at the Memorial Home in Maddock beginning with this Monday, Oct. 21. Everyone is welcome whether they are experienced or beginning carvers or just want to observe and visit. Tuesday, t...

  • Oberon Oracles: Oct. 14, 2019

    Linda Madson|Oct 14, 2019

    The Buehler family celebrated the wedding of Elisa Buehler and Joe Wentz last weekend with many dear family and friends. Family staying at the Buehler farm were Deb and Joel Hjelseth, Jason and Dawn Hjelseth all of Chattanooga, Tenn.; David Hjelseth of Ga.; Don and Beth Canardo of San Francisco, Calif.; Michael Pacheco of Watford City and Grace Ihry of NDSU. Elisa Wentz, Breana Buehler and Mavis, and Grace Ihry visited the Buehler farm over the weekend. Sunday afternoon, Beau, Bria and Brittin came over to celebrate Breana’s and Joel’s bir...

  • Oberon Oracles: Oct. 7, 2019

    Linda Madson|Oct 7, 2019

    A sure sign of fall and hunting season as Aaron Newcomb of Devils Lake visited at the Grann residence and introduced them to his new hunting dog, Gin. Thursday, John, Donna, Lacey, Ben and Brittany Grann attended the 2019 Country Woman of the Year reception at the Heritage Center in Bismarck as Donna was a finalist. Congratulations to Donna for being nominated. John, Donna and Lacey traveled to McVille on Friday for a NR-S Rockets football game. Bobbi Grann competed in the barrel racing at NDRA finals rodeo in Watford City over the weekend....

  • Oberon News: Sept. 30, 2019

    Linda Madson|Sep 30, 2019

    The wedding ceremony of Elisa Buehler and Joe Wentz has been moved to Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Devils Lake at a different time. It will be at 3:30 p.m. The reception and dance will remain the same. Grace Ihry visited Hunter Buehler over the weekend. Lacey Grann spent the week in Mandan to attend training for her job. James and Irene Thompson from La Junta, Colo., stopped by to visit and have muffins and coffee at John and Donna Grann’s residence Friday morning. Friday evening, Johnny Grann fans, Jim and Nancy Meier, made the trip from Elg...

  • Oberon Oracles: Sept. 9, 2019

    Linda Madson|Sep 9, 2019

    There was no news from Oberon last week because I was spending time with our son, Stacy Madson, who made a short visit home from Ranchester, Wyo. He attended the wedding, reception and dance for Jaycee Howard on Saturday in Lincoln, N.D. on Saturday, Aug. 24. Sunday, the birthdays of Dave Madson and McKenzee Madson were celebrated with Shawn and Cathy Caulfield of Jamestown, Stacy Madson, Melodie, Kennedee and McKenzee Madson of Devils Lake, Jay Prince of Colorado, and Dave and Linda Madson. Carrie Madson and Paul Prince hosted the party at...

  • Oberon Oracles: Aug. 26, 2019

    Linda Madson|Aug 26, 2019

    James Nelson enjoyed a phone call from Don Knutson of Phoenix, Ariz., one day this week. He also had a visit from Lester Roberts. Pam Schmid attended the bridal shower for Elisa and Breana Buehler on Saturday afternoon. Sunday, Pam visited her dad, Bud Hermanson in Hampden. Lester Roberts kept a medical appointment in Grand Forks on Tuesday. Following the appointment, he traveled on to Parkers Prairie, Minn., to visit his daughter, Bobbi Duberowski and family. Wednesday, Lester enjoyed lunch with Tom Duberowski in Battle Lake, Minnesota. He...

  • Oberon Oracles - Aug. 19, 2019

    Linda Madson|Aug 19, 2019

    Thursday, Aug. 1, Jake, Amanda, Fallyn and Piper Hegland met Jarvis and Patty Hegland and their grandson Silas Zietz, for supper at Harriman’s in Maddock. Sunday, Aug. 4, Amanda’s brother, Ryder Weischedel and his wife, Alyssa of Jamestown were lunch guests of the Heglands. Sunday afternoon, Jake and Amanda brought the girls to Devils Lake to swim. Dianne and Carlyle Nelson of Newtown, Conn., visited Carlyle’s dad, James Nelson for a week. During the week, they visited the Spirit Lake Casino, had lunch with their favorite fishing guide Chris...

  • Oberon Oracles - Aug 5, 2019

    Linda Madson|Aug 5, 2019

    Ben, Brittany, Bobbi and Lacey Grann competed in the rodeos in Maddock and Ft. Totten over the weekend. The Sheyenne-New Rockford Black Sox Babe Ruth baseball team won District 2 and competed in the State Baseball Tournament in Watford City. John and Donna Grann enjoyed cheering on Johnny Grann and the team. They won two games and lost two. Tom and Pam Schmid attended the State Fair in Minot on Friday. Saturday night, Tom, Pam and JD took in the wedding reception and dance for Kyle Wetzel and Mariah Mertz. Doris Griffin volunteered at the...

  • Oberon Oracles: July 29, 2019

    Linda Madson|Jul 29, 2019

    Last Tuesday evening, Jake, Amanda, Fallyn and Piper Hegland met Amanda’s parents, Terry and Nancy Weischedel, in Edgeley. Fallyn and Piper went home with Grandpa and Grandma to Gettysburg. South Dakota to spend the week. Thursday, July 11, Amanda helped with and took in the Summer Street Market in New Rockford. Amanda went to Gettysburg on Saturday and Sunday, Amanda, Fallyn and Piper returned home. Pam Schmid visited her dad, Bud Hermanson, in Hampden on Sunday. Lester Roberts, Les and Janice Ferry, Lezlee Thorson and Laurie Westby enjoyed s...

  • Oberon Oracles - July 22, 2019

    Linda Madson|Jul 22, 2019

    Last week: Amanda Hegland’s parents, Terry and Nancy Weischedel were guests at Jake and Amanda’s home over the Fourth of July holiday. Fallyn Hegland helped her dad Jake, and grandpa Terry, drive her pony and cart in the Fourth of July parade in Sheyenne. Jarvis and Patty and great-grandma, Emily Stadheim as well as Nancy, Piper and Amanda watched the parade. Following the parade, the group ate at the stone-pit barbecue at Ostby Hall in Sheyenne. Friday, Jake and Amanda hosted a barbecue at their home with family attending. Saturday, the gro...

  • Oberon Oracles - July 15, 2019

    Linda Madson|Jul 15, 2019

    Last week: Thursday, Linda Madson watched Kennedee and McKenzee Madson do their swimming tests at the Devils Lake pool following their week of lessons. Thursday evening, Linda joined Melodie Madson for supper and program at the college campus. Kennedee and McKenzee participated in the College for Kids and were part of the program. Shawn and Cathy Caulfield of Jamestown were overnight guests at Melodie’s home Saturday. Dave and Linda joined the group for afternoon coffee and supper at Melodie’s. Sunday morning coffee and brunch was also enj...

  • Oberon Articles - July 1, 2019

    Linda Madson|Jul 1, 2019

    Joe and Braden Schmid were home to celebrate Father’s Day with Howard and Helen last weekend. Lester Roberts attended the graveside services for Kay Lohnes at Hillside Cemetery in Oberon on Friday. Saturday, Lester was in Grand Forks to attend the outdoor wedding of Erin Westby and Paul Cochran at the Centennial Pavilion. He also visited Ryan, Megan and Aiden Thorson at their home. Lester called on Les and Janice Ferry on Sunday evening. Monday, Randy and Charlotte Simon took in the Pony and Midget baseball games in Harvey. Their g...

  • Oberon Oracles News: June 24, 2019

    Linda Madson|Jun 24, 2019

    Last week: Memorial Day weekend, Amanda Hegland, Fallyn and Piper were in Sioux Falls, S.D. to watch Amanda’s niece and cousin compete in the South Dakota State Track Meet. Following the track meet, Amanda and the girls went to Gettysburg, S.D. to spend the rest of the weekend with Amanda’s family. The weekend of June 12, Jake, Amanda, Fallyn and Piper were in Carrington for the Dairy open house. The Heglands were camping at Wylie Park in Aberdeen, S.D., the weekend of June 8-9. Also camping were Jarvis and Patty Hegland, Mike and Jill Zie...

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    Linda Madson|Jun 17, 2019

    Lester Roberts attended the funeral of Norris Rud Thursday, May 30 at Grandfield Lutheran Church, rural Sheyenne. Lester also took in the Memorial Day program in Sheyenne. Friday, Lester traveled to the International Peace Gardens to attend the Friday night activities prior to the Annual International Fiddle Contest held at the Memorial Auditorium which was held on Saturday. He stayed in Bottineau Friday night. Saturday morning, Lester went back for the fiddle contest. Following that, he drove to western North Dakota enjoying the sites. He...

  • Oberon Oracles- June 10, 2019

    Linda Madson|Jun 10, 2019

    Neal Swenson visited Todd Buehler on Tuesday morning. Wednesday evening, Brittin Buehler stayed with grandpa and grandma Buehler while her parents went out for supper. Grace Ihry visited Hunter Buehler and family over the weekend at the Buehler farm. Bria and Brittin visited Todd and Nadley Saturday evening. Friday afternoon and evening, Barb and Doug Steinmetz were guests of Randy and Charlotte Simon. That evening, Lori and Rod Maddock, Randy and Charlotte, Barb and Doug and Lee Simon enjoyed supper at Harrimans in Maddock. Barb attended the...

  • Oberon Oracles - June 3, 2019

    Linda Madson|Jun 3, 2019

    Congratulations to all the 2019 graduates. Elisa Buehler and Joe Wentz spent Memorial Day weekend at the Buehler farm. They also visited Beau, Bria and Brittin Buehler at their home during the weekend. Brittin visited the Buehler family Friday. Nadley Buehler attended the Maddock Public School graduation and numerous open house gatherings. Nadley went to an open house celebration for Sandra Larson, daughter of Peter and Patti Jo Larson, Sunday afternoon at the Larson farm. Beau, Bria and Brittin were visitors and supper guests at the Todd and...

  • Oberon Oracles - May 27, 2019

    Linda Madson|May 27, 2019

    Pam Schmid helped Jakob and Alison Widmer move to Bismarck from Fargo this past week. Randy and Charlotte Simon traveled to Fargo Friday evening. They visited Mark, Tessa, Mason and Miles Simon in Oxbow, N.D. Saturday, Carson and Heidi Thompson of Grand Forks ran in the half marathon in Fargo. Everyone including Randy, Charlotte, Tessa, Mark, Miles, Mason, Carson and Heidi’s children, Elin and Max and Carson’s parents, Terry and Melodee Thompson of Devils Lake welcomed Heidi and Carson at the finish line. Nadley Buehler spent Friday in Bis...

  • Oberon Oracles - May 20, 2019

    Linda Madson|May 20, 2019

    Last week: May 5 and 6, Amanda Hegland’s sister, Angie Alexander, Newell, S.D., Carrie Ohman and Amy Meyers of Rapid City, S.D. came to North Dakota. Amanda, Angie, Carrie and Amy went to Fargo for the weekend and took in the Pink concert on Saturday night. Amanda’s mom, Nancy Weischedel spent the weekend with Fallyn and Piper Hegland. Sunday, Jake, Amanda, Fallyn and Piper attended the celebration for Logan Zietz’s baptism and Silas Zietz’s birthday party in Horace at the Zietz home. This week: Tom and Pam Schmid traveled to Fargo to attend...

  • Oberon Oracles - May 13, 2019

    Linda Madson|May 13, 2019

    Pam Schmid and Jane Smith were in Devils Lake checking out a few garage sales and then in Lakota taking in the city wide garage sale there. They then went on to Grand Forks and had a fun day. Lester Roberts was in New Rockford on Saturday. Lester’s Sunday visitors were his brother, Roger and his daughter, Lezlee and her friend, Bob Hoffart. Lester visited James Nelson Sunday evening. Carlyle Nelson of Newtown, Conn., is here visiting his dad, James. Linda Madson accompanied Melodie, Kennedee and McKenzee Madson to Kennedee’s fourth grade spr...

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