Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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November 11, 2019 — On this date in 1950, the results of Bismarck’s Sears-Roebuck safety slogan contest were in. The winner was a 10-year-old from Ft. Lincoln, for his slogan, “Go Slow or You’ll Go – Fast.” His award was a gold-colored statue of Roy Rogers’ horse, Trigger. Young Larry “Roy” Amon took possession of his prize that night, when Roy Rogers, himself, gave it to him on stage. Rogers and his wife, Dale Evans, were in Bismarck as part of a tour they were making with their cowboy band. Jack Case of the Bismarck Tribune wrote, “Roy Roger...
You may have already seen this story, as it has been widely reported in the last few days. It’s a story about “Mr. Doug,” a 98-year old World War II veteran who is still able to make a daily trip to his local Arby’s location in Chandler, Ariz. Mr. Doug has become a familiar face to the Arby’s staff at that location and they enjoy their loyal customer. Arby’s location manager, Christina Gamage, said she absolutely loves Doug, which she says is a feeling that is shared by many of the location st...
As a fourth-grader, I feel pretty grown up. Being at the top of the elementary, I am often reminded that there is an example to be set. It's a whole different sort of world in fourth grade, but it never hurts to look back. Mrs. Koepplin teaches third grade, and this is her first year for that. It is also her first full year at NR-S. Last year at this time, Mrs. Koepplin was hired to teach in the first-grade classroom. So when I went down the elementary hallway to her classroom, I saw the...
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...
New Rockford and area residents express sympathy to the family of Harold Haag. Saturday found Janet Laube and YipYip visiting Gerda Backman and others at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd. Shirley Packard enjoyed a visit from Deanna Seibold Tuesday. DeAnna is from Fessenden. Visitors this past week at the Lillian Gedrose home were Doris Leik, Janine Anderson and Marilyn Gedrose. Friday Janet Laube and Yip Yip were visitors and supper guests at the Charlotte Koepplin home. Last Monday, Shirley Packard and Eloise Lucht were among the ladies...
It was another successful First Lutheran Fall Dinner on Sunday with many community and surrounding area attendees enjoying the delicious turkey and all the trimmings dinner held at Ostby Hall. Lots of goodies were also sold on the bake sale in conjunction with the dinner. The planning and work of the church members is very much appreciated each year! A meeting of the Eddy County VFW Auxiliary is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 3:30 p.m., at the Sheyenne Senior Center. The annual Veteran's supper will be held on Sunday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m. at the...
Karen Koepplin was brief visitor at the Charlotte Koepplin home Monday morning. Sunday evening visitors at the Eric Longnecker home were Merle and Sandy Longnecker. Morning visitor and dinner guest was Jimmy Indergaard. Saturday visitors at the Margie Anderson home were David and Karen Anderson and Ryan and Laura Hager and family. Thursday visitor and helper at the Charlotte Koepplin home was Martin Koepplin. Charlotte Koepplin was among those who enjoyed a coffee Sunday following worship service at Grace Lutheran Church in Carrington and a...
The Oct. 17, 1902, “New Rockford Transcript” said the flax crop was disappointing with a six to eight bushel per acre average; however, some was running 16-18 bushels. The 50 acres of winter rye H. Peoples had drilled in was above ground. A Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Otho Lathrop thanked their many friends who provided aid and sympathy during the illness and death of their son [Oct. 12]. A multi-page letter from C.J. Maddux described the trip he and his family made to southern California....
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on ethical wills and how to make one? The attorney that made up my will recently suggested I write one as a tool to explain the intentions of my will, as well as express my thoughts and feelings, but I don’t know where to start. Interested Senior Dear Interested, An ethical will – also referred to as a legacy letter – can be a valuable complement to your legal will, as well as a wonderful gift to your family or other loved ones. Here’s what you shoul...
Veterans Day is a day that is set aside to honor and celebrate the people who have given so much to guarantee our freedom in the United States. This column will tell the stories of two of those veterans and the very different paths their lives have taken them. The two people whose stories are being told don’t even know each other but both have had their lives changed by the Valley Brook Home for Veterans. The Valley Brook Home for Veterans was a lifesaver for veteran Joe Malcolm. As a matter o...
Nov. 4, 2019 is the anniversary of the death of Dr. Paul H. Burton. He came of age during the days of making house calls on horseback. Burton was born at Boscobel, Wisc., on July 16, 1876, and studied medicine at the University of Minnesota. During those years, he also practiced at Kenmare for several months. He graduated about 1901, practiced for a time in northern Minnesota, and then moved to Fargo, where he went into private practice. Dr. Burton’s medical internship was relatively unusual. He was appointed to the Stillwater Prison. Among t...
Since the first day of school, the students of the NR-S music department have been preparing for the Fall Concert. This year's performance, which built upon music from a variety of cultures and eras, was performed Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in the NR-S Gymnasium. The Junior High Choir opened the evening with "Per Spellman." This is one of the most well-known Norwegian Folk Songs and tells a story of a man who sells his only possession, a cow, to buy a fiddle. The choir performed the song in...
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...
A number of area folks took in International Credit Union Day on Thursday, Oct. 17 at Community Credit Union in New Rockford. All enjoyed dinner prepared and served by the Credit Union staff, and signed up for door prizes. Martin and Janelle Koepplin and KC left Thursday for Brainerd, Minn., where they were long weekend guests of daughter Trisha and Jay, Wylie, Zaylie and Max McMonagle and helped grandson Wylie celebrate his seventh birthday in style. Kim Johnson was a Wednesday helper at the Shirley Packard home, and Todd Harrison was a Sunday...
Friday Charlotte Koepplin and Candy Jensen drove to Harvey on medical business and enjoyed burgers and homemade pie at JW' s before returning to New Rockford. Last Wednesday found Jimmy Indergaard an honoree at an open house celebration at Leevers Grocery Store in Carrington, where he has been and employee for 40 years. Margie Anderson was among those who attended a prayer service for Norma Stangland Saturday morning at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carrington. Charlotte Koepplin was a brief stopper at the Martin and Janelle Koepplin home...
Jan Loe and Patti Clifton met Connie Brown and Linda Madson for lunch last Monday. Jan and Patti drove into Devils Lake to do some errands and shopping before returning to Sheyenne. International Credit Union Day was Oct. 17. A noon lunch of scalloped potatoes and ham, corn, bun and cupcakes was served at Community Credit Union in New Rockford. The meal was prepared and served by the staff at the credit union. Patti Clifton and Jan Loe were among members who attended the meal. Friday evening, Joe and Kelli Clifton of Minnewaukan, Katie...
The Oct. 10, 1902, “New Rockford Transcript” stated that movement of grain to the east was hampered by a lack of locomotives; elevators all along the rail lines were filled to capacity with wheat. The past week had been ideal for flax threshing. John Anderson was painting the Hotel Brown and the Opera House. The long distance telephone crew had arrived and would start erecting poles and wires to connect New Rockford to the outside world. The central office would be in Babcock & Bucklin’s Drug Store “and the booth has already arrived...
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips or tools can you recommend that can help seniors and their caregivers keep up with medications? My 82-year-old mother, who lives alone, is supposed to take several different medications at various times of the day but often forgets. Working Daughter Dear Working, Anybody who juggles multiple medications can relate to the problem of forgetting to take a medication, or not remembering whether they already took it. This is especially true for older adults who take...
Oct. 31, 2019 — Today is Halloween, a good day for ghost stories, and North Dakota has no shortage of them. Legends have been floating around for years of the “Kindred Lights,” the “Grim Reaper” in a Baptist church near Fredonia, the “Fatal Stump” near Belfield, and the “Gas Chamber” on the deserted Oss farmstead near Hatton. A Minot legend contends that three different ghosts haunt a four-story house that was later turned into a gift shop. The first is of a man who drowned in the river that runs behind the house, and at 4:39 a.m., it’s believe...
Yesterday, a Facebook meme made me smile and think of my dog. Along with a picture of a dog’s greying muzzle were the words that said, “I love the energy of little puppies, but there is just something special about the sweet face of an old dog.” Yes, the meme made me think about my current dog, our German Shepherd-Labrador mix but I got a little nostalgic and started reminiscing about the old dogs of my youth. My favorite was a gentle, yet protective German Shepherd named Christy. One of my f...
Monday evening found Diane Rosenberg, Nancy Ludwig, Charlotte Koepplin and Ervin Longnecker among those who gathered at Buck-It's Bar for an informal meeting of Circle Trail Riders, Inc. Several later stopped in at Hanson's Bar and enjoyed an annual Duck Hunters grilled duck pieces wrapped in bacon. A fun happening that has been going on at Hanson's for over 20 years during duck hunting season in this area. Saturday Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed a phone chat with his sister Sharon Laxdal from Edinberg. Cory Jorgensen pulled into the Ervin...
Mother Nature really did a grand job of initiating winter. So sorry the farmers and ranchers are having such a hard time. My news is pretty short this week since so nobody could get out and about to make news. Doris Griffin reported that her chickens were happy to see her when she finally got out to the barn on Sunday. Chad Getscher was a Sunday visitor at Lester Roberts’ home. Lezlee Thorson also visited her Dad on Sunday. Other than that, Lester said he took a “snow-check” the rest of the week. Thursday evening, John and Donna Grann stopp...
Monday helper at the Shirley Packard home was son Calvin. Tuesday nephew Todd Harrison was a helper getting outside things done and making ready for the coming snow. Robert Lies, Bill and Diana Ziegler, Duff and Sandy Settelmeyer and Kim Brown were among Circle Trail Riders Inc. to hold an informal meeting of sorts at Buck-It's Bar Monday evening. Later several took in the Annual Duck Hunters feed at Hanson’s Bar. Todd Koepplin was a busy snow pusher Sunday at the Martin and Janelle Koepplin, Charlotte Koepplin, Taylor and Amanda Koepplin and...
The Oct. 3, 1902, “New Rockford Transcript” mentioned the “Sanborn Enterprise,” the “McHenry Tribune” owned by A.L. Lowden, and the “Michigan City Independent” owned by Mrs. Doherty. “WANTED—A girl 15 years of age to work for her board and go to school. Apply Mrs. Wm. Bucklin.” Mrs. P.J. Hester had for sale household goods and “a fine Astrachan jacket.” For sale by P.J. Hester: about 25 work horses, including four unbroken ones; one span of three-year-old colts; four brood mares with colts; about 20 three-year-old heifers; and around 10 sp...
Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I find out about alternative transportation services for my 80-year-old mother? It’s time that she gives up driving, but before she does, we need to figure out how she’ll get around. Inquiring Son Dear Inquiring, Alternative transportation options for seniors who no longer drive vary widely by community, so what’s available to your mom will depend on where she lives. Here’s what you should know. While most urban areas offer seniors a variety of alternative transpo...
