Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 1101 - 1125 of 1875
On Nov. 7, 1902, Roy Treffry and Chauncy Bryant left to hunt deer and moose in the woods of northern Minnesota. That evening Miss Lillian M. Phelps of St. Catherine’s, Ontario, Canada, lectured in the Tiffany School, sponsored by the Tiffany WCTU; a collection of $12 was taken up, part for the North Dakota WCTU and part to the Florence Crittenden Home in Fargo. Two honorary members joined the Tiffany WCTU. Also that evening there was a dance in Barlow in the new hall, with supper at the Hotel B...
In honor of its 100th season, the NFL is inviting everyone join Huddle for 100, an effort to inspire a million people to volunteer 100 minutes of their time and help shape what our communities will look like for the next 100 years. In addition, each month, the NFL club with the most volunteer minutes will receive a community focused grant from the NFL Foundation, with one $100,000 grant awarded as a grand prize for a community project at the end of the year. Get involved and make your 100 minutes count by sharing your volunteer experience. H...
(StatePoint) For many families, the holiday season is the most expensive time of year. Americans spent over $707 billion dollars during the 2018 holidays, according to the National Retail Federation, and it would be no surprise for spending to increase in 2019. “It is important to ensure you are spending wisely and not turning the new year into a time of new debt,” says Michael McAuliffe, president of Family Credit Management, a non-profit credit-counseling agency. To spend sensibly and with good cheer this season, consider these tips from McA...
(StatePoint) The people who go above and beyond in making a difference in the lives of others are rarely in it for recognition. The holiday season is a perfect time to not just show these selfless people your appreciation, but also take inspiration from their spirit of generosity. Here are five simple ways to say thank you. 1. Create a thoughtful care package. Put together personalized gift bundles filled with all the things you know they love. Pick up baskets, totes or storage bins and fill them with locally sourced treats you know they might...
Saturday Jimmy Indergaard was a visitor and lunch guest at the Margie Anderson home bringing early Thanksgiving greetings. Todd Koepplin and Rowdy stopped in for a chat at the Charlotte Koepplin home Wednesday morning, Martin Koepplin was a Thursday afternoon visitor. Ervin Longnecker and his sister Lucille Saldivar enjoyed a visit by phone one day, catching up on the weather and family. Aaron and Danielle Koepplin, Kerigan, Carter and Chevelle and Martin and Janelle Koepplin were visitors over bread dough dumplings at the Charlotte Koepplin...
Heidi Schneider was a Thursday visitor at the Martin and Eloise Lucht home. Heidi drove the Luchts to Jamestown where Martin had a medical appointment. Monday evening Betty Westby picked up Shirley Packard and the gals were among other ladies to attend a meeting of the AmericanLegion Post #30 Auxiliary at the American Legion. Wednesday Ken and Marvis Holte and Amanda Bickett were in New Rockford on business and met at the Bakers Dozen for coffee and treats. Martin and Janelle Koepplin joined other family for bread dough dumplings Saturday at...
The morning of Nov. 1, 1902, revealed the remains of the Halloween pranks carried out by the town’s boys and girls; the “Transcript” commented that in a few cases property was destroyed and that was “to be deplored.” On that day, Mrs. A.J. Larkin went to Leeds to join her grain-buyer husband. Frank Lewis, who had suffered the previous several years with paralysis, died at his home near Tiffany. He had been bed-ridden for two or three years. He left a wife and five children. His funeral was on No...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m worried that my 76-year-old father has become addicted to gambling. He spends at least two days a week at an Indian casino about a half-hour’s drive from his house playing slot machines. What can I do? Worried Daughter Dear Worried, Problem gambling among older adults is unfortunately on the rise. Studies suggest that more than 4 million Americans, age 65 and older, could have a gambling problem. The reasons behind this growing problem are because seniors have time and m...
While I think of my grandparents a lot, I miss them most around the holidays. When I think about someone who modeled gratitude and hospitality, I think of my maternal grandmother. Throughout our lives, she made it clear that she was thankful for her family and that we were always welcome in her home. No matter what she was doing, she appeared to love it when family driving through would unexpectedly drop in for a visit, coffee and a treat that she could always pull from the freezer. For most of...
Scott, Dan, Wayne and Laura (Dokken) Heckaman realize that earning a good education is critical to long-term success. All in their 40s now and geographically living in Dickinson, Moorhead, Bowman, and Watford City, they each prove how schooling, an effective work ethic, and participation in constructive activities can enhance a family unit. All four of the Heckamans were born in Jamestown. After living in Beach and Grace City previously, Dewey and Joan moved their young family to New Rockford...
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...
Last Monday afternoon visitors at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Martin Koeppling and KC. Thursday found Jimmy Indergaard enjoying supper with his Uncle Mervin Indergaard and Vicky. Margie Anderson was among those who attended the funeral service for Darlene Haugen Saturday at First Lutheran Church in New Rockford. Veterans Day found Ervin Longnecker and Merle and Sandy Longnecker special brunch guests at the Eric and Lisa Longernecker home in honor of them and Veterans Day. Also having a good visit with Riley and Tucker who were home from...
Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about making a family health history? Most of my relatives have died before age 65, so my doctor recently suggested I create a family history to help identify my own genetic vulnerabilities. Approaching 50 Dear Approaching, This is a very good idea. An accurate family health history remains one of the most important tools in keeping yourself healthy as you age, and the holidays when family members come together is a great time to do it. Here’s what you should k...
"Brighten the corner where you are, brighten the corner where you are. Someone far from home may need a guiding star. Brighten the corner where you are." This song, which I loved to sing with my grandpa when I was a little girl, is one that keeps Scott Macaulay's annual Thanksgiving tradition going year after year. The now-annual Thanksgiving tradition began when he faced his first Thanksgiving alone in 1985. Macaulay was thinking that he would have to heat up a frozen turkey dinner and turn on...
November 22, 2019 — “Home sweet home” was not a term used to describe some of North Dakota’s newest homeowners today in 1921. These prospective homeowners were to have modern, affordable homes built for them by the Home Building Association. The Association’s laws said city homes were to cost no more than $5,000, but homeowners soon found that the Association had exceedingly underestimated this cost. In fact, on average, many of the homes cost 61 percent more than the estimated cost. Among the unhappy homeowners was the NPL Commissio...
One look at the "Transcript" archives from 1944, and one thing becomes very clear- the world was at war. Throughout Europe and the Pacific, men and women put their lives on the line to protect the free world and stop fascism. Headlines read, "First Nazi Prisoners taken in France," "Yanks on Way to Invasion by Air and Sea" and "Allies Begin Second Invasion in South France." Syndicated photos and stories highlighted the details of the war efforts. Also included were diagrams and maps including...
Thursday found Jimmy Indergaard a visitor and supper guest at Mervin Indergaard home. Friday he was a visitor and supper guest at Andy and Ruth Braaten home and Saturday found him an afternoon visitor at the Charlotte Koepplin home. Thursday Charlotte Koepplin and Candy Jensen drove to Harvey where Candy had a medical appointment. The gals enjoyed lunch at JW’s before returning to town. Ken and Sarah Anderson of Fargo were in the area over the weekend and were among family to enjoy visiting and supper Sunday evening at Ryan and Laura Hager hom...
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...
Last Wednesday morning, Patti Clifton was in Devils Lake to do some shopping. Saturday, Jan Loe was at the Pekin Community Center for a birthday/painting party for Ellen Burthold. Many family members and friends were enjoyed creating pictures on canvas and helping Ellen celebrate her birthday. Bonnie Deegan and Jan Loe drove to Devils Lake for noon lunch following worship at First Lutheran Church on Sunday. Soup and Bible Study at the Sheyenne Senior Center is Tuesday, Nov. 12. Soup is served beginning at 11:30 a.m. with Bible study to follow....
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Darlene Haugen. Candy Jensen enjoyed a phone call from son Derik Holte Saturday. Derik and his sweetie Val are doing fine and keeping busy with their jobs in Minneapolis. Shirely Packard enjoyed a chat with Edgar Duda Sunday morning at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. Martine and Eloise Lucht accompanied son Larry and Irene Lucht of Virginia to Minneapolis Thursday where they met other family including granddaughter Johanna Lucht of California, great-grandson Jason Lucht and...
A hospice nurse was recently asked, “How can you work in hospice— it must be so sad!” She answered, “I love providing highly-skilled, compassionate care because I know I make a huge difference in the quality of a person’s life. I love that I can use my training as a nurse to bring comfort and dignity to my patients, and seeing the relief on their faces and on the faces of those who care for them. I love that I can offer practical solutions to patients and families and help them find more meaningful moments at the end of life.” Hospice isn...
On Oct. 21, 1902, Mrs. James Belch of Oberon visited Mrs. F.G. Haver. Chris Fahrner was in on business. From Oct. 21 to 22, Katie (Mrs. Thomas) Turner and children of Barlow visited in New Rockford. From Oct. 21 to 24, Henry Davis was down from Rugby to close out his business interests before moving to Rugby permanently; he sold his property north of the James River to drayman E.H. Martin. On Oct. 22, P.C. Peterson came up from Barlow. Peter Michel drove in from the Guler district. William...
Dear Savvy Senior, Because of my mobility problems, I’m thinking about getting a walk-in bathtub that’s easy to get into and out of but could use some help selecting one. What can you tell me about walk-in tubs, and can you recommend some good companies that make and install them? Bubble Bath Betty Dear Betty, Walk-in tubs are a good option for mobility challenged seniors because they’re much easier to get into and out of than a standard tub, and will help prevent slips, trips and falls too. Here’s what you should know. The Basics Walk-in...
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...
