Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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“The Long Winter,” by Laura Ingalls Wilder has long been one of my favorite books. I have read it and re-read it countless times myself and have also read it out loud to my kids and daycare kids. Wilder’s story includes the preparations for winter, like the amount of time and effort that went into making sure that they had enough food and wood on hand for heat. The stories about their food preparations were some of my favorite; the food they preserved and stored away from the garden. My famil...
A version of this article first appeared in the October issue of North Dakota Living, and is reprinted here (with permission) with edits. When you think of October, pumpkins, Halloween and beautiful fall foliage naturally come to mind. But October is notable for another reason– it's National Co-op Month! This is the time of year when cooperatives across the country celebrate the members we serve. Cooperatives are different than other types of businesses. When the market declines to offer a p...
“The theme for Co-op Month this year is: Co-ops: By the Community, For the Community,” stated Charles E. Snyder, president and CEO of National Cooperative Bank. “Cooperatives are unique because they operate for the benefit of their member-owners and communities. Having a vested interest in the co-op fosters a natural closeness and accountability between owners/members and management. We know this is a successful and sustainable business practice, since co-ops have been doing it for 175 years.” The following are some fun facts about coopera...
Fall is here! I know some have already experienced the first chill of winter, but that’s another conversation. Many of us North Dakotans enjoy this time of year watching the leaves change, finishing the fall harvest, football and bonfires. This time of year is also a decision-making time for many North Dakotans. Decisions to determine what plan benefits to enroll in and which to opt-out of. October is the time for “open enrollment” when companies open the benefits they offer to their employees and we can make changes. It is time to asses...
Martin and Eloise Lucht joined. Bob and Prisilla Bass of Illinois Bonnie Kuchen of Fargo, Dave and Patty Hilbert, Peggy Richter, Mike Thompson and Jim Johnson Jr. at the Rockford Cafe Thursday for their fall gathering and socializing family catch up. Mary Ghertz was a Saturday helper at the Shirley Packard home. Cousins, Marvin Koenig and Doris Leik were Sunday visitors at the Lillian Gedrose home. Jay Schneider stopped in at the Martin and Eloise Lucht home Tuesday evening for a brief visit. Janet Laube and Yip Yip returned home Thursday from...
Last Sunday, Jimmy Indergaard was among family and friends to attend the wedding of his niece Brooke Laxdal at Edinberg. Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed a phone call from Eileen Williams Friday as she was en-route back to her home in Jamestown after visiting her brother Jason Clifton and sister Patti in Fargo. Margie Anderson was among helpers at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd Sunday for the Annual Fall Festival bake sale. And later attended the annual Lutheran Home meeting as a delegate from Kvernes Lutheran Church. Saturday Jimmy...
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...
Friday evening, Jan Loe, Ken and Becky Ames, Dave and Diane Karlsbraaten attended the VFW and Auxiliary supper and district meetings at the Harlow VFW Post. Recently, an area Pioneer Daughters group visited the Log Cabin Museum in Sheyenne. They were welcomed by the Sheyenne Historical Society board members, Richard and Shirley Thueson, Stan and Marilynn Kruger and Rodney and Marvel Ebenhahn. The board members answered questions about many of the items on display in the museum. After the tour of the museum, the group met at Ostby Hall for their...
The Sept. 26, 1902, “New Rockford Transcript” mentioned the “Minot Optic” and the “Denhoff Voice.” “Fresh milch cow wanted at once. W.G. Carter.” An ad—“D. Labhardt Shoemaking and Repairing shop opposite Manly’s Law Office.” Another ad:“East Side Bakery—fresh bread, pies and cakes.” P.C. Peterson of Barlow sold Kenmare coal, the best grades of soft coal and hard coal. An item said that S.J. Bell of Devils Lake was the manager of the Flax Belt circuit of opera houses which would bring traveling attractions to Mayville, Northwood, Larimore...
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I, who are both 66 years old, have fallen behind on our mortgage payments and have accumulated quite a bit of credit card debt over the past few years. Where can we get help? Drowning in Debt Dear Drowning, Unfortunately, credit card and mortgage debt have become a growing problem for many older Americans who often face medical-related expenses on top of their mortgage and other growing costs. Here are some tips and services that can help. Credit Card Counseling To help you get a handle on your credit card...
Harvest doesn’t really seem to be the time to be thinking about the miracle of life that is in a seed. Or maybe it is the perfect time. I’ll tell you about my day… it started with the sun shining so brightly through my living room window. That sunshine can make a world of difference in turning our spirits around, can’t it? That’s exactly what is happening today, even though the sun has been so conspicuously absent lately and we have endured what seemed like endless grey skies and way too much...
This month I want to introduce readers to Mrs. Erin Radke, the new art teacher at New Rockford-Sheyenne School. This is a job that she has wanted to do since she was five years old and she couldn't be happier. "I'm living the dream!" she says. Originally from Springdale, Ark., Mrs. Radke says that one reason she moved to North Dakota was because she LOVES snow. She now lives in Carrington with her husband Marc Radke, but she will be moving to New Rockford this fall. Mrs. Radke believes that...
Most all of us have had experiences with challenging weather. These past couple weeks have not disappointed in showing us who really is in charge! I’m going to bring a different perspective to this situation we find ourselves in. When we encountered excessively wet fall conditions, those same saturated soil conditions carried over to a challenging spring in most instances. Our soil is similar to a cup, it only holds so much and anything more is excess saturation– A MESS!!! What we didn’t realize then was that we had a great opportunity to ge...
Thursday visitors and dinner guests at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Janet Laube and Yip Yip and Lois Ockert. Saturday Charlotte Koepp in enjoyed pizza dinner and visiting at the Laube home. Margie Anderson was among those who attended funerals for Sylvia Kjos and Dale Nystrom Saturday, at First Lutheran Church and Congregational Church in New Rockford. Saturday found Charlotte Koepplin among family supper guests at the Todd and Karen Koepplin farm. Lasagna was the main course as as all wished Todd a happy 50th birthday. The Merle and Sandy...
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....
Last Friday, Patti Clifton joined Jan Loe for a drive to Fargo where Jan kept an appointment. After the appointment, Jan and Patti stopped for lunch and were joined there by Patti's brother Dave and Connie Hoffman for a quick visit. The gals did a little shopping before returning to Sheyenne. Jeff and Denise Labrensz traveled to Minot on Saturday and took in the Norsk Hostfest. They enjoyed listening to Mollie B, the Neil Diamond Tribute show, the Medora Gospel singers and then the Chicago concert that evening. They especially enjoyed their...
Correction: Steam Threshers weekend guests at the Shirley Packard’s home were daughters, Cindy of Clear Lake S.D., Christy and sons Cooper and Parker of Mounds View, Minn. All enjoyed farm raised beef steak, not beefsteak tomatoes. Apologies for the editing error. Janet Laube and Yip Yip and Lois Ockert were Thursday dinner guests at Charlotte Koepplin’s home and later drove to Devils Lake on business and pleasure. Tuesday, Shirley Packard was among those who attended funeral service for Sylvia Kjos at First Lutheran Church in New Roc...
The Sept. 19, 1902, “New Rockford Transcript” stated that the previous week the “Cavalier County Republican” had started its 14th year of publication. The new Industrial School building was going up in Ellendale. A note said L.C. Oefstedahl of Sheyenne was a grain buyer for Charles Pake at Goodrich. R.R. Woodward had a farm team for sale, five and six years old, 2,200 lbs. Mrs. J.E. Bennett had two rooms for rent in a private dwelling. Mrs. Annie Hammer was putting an addition on her property on Villard Avenue West, just east of the Mattson...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the flu shots designed for older adults? I got sick last winter after getting a standard flu shot and would like to find out if the senior-specific flu vaccine is worth getting. Approaching 80 Dear Approaching, There are actually two different types of flu shots available to people age 65 and older. These FDA-approved vaccines are designed to offer extra protection beyond what a standard flu shot provides, which is important for older adults who...
The cooling temperatures of autumn bely the rising temperatures of the political world these days. It seems inconceivable that the political temperatures will cool any time soon, especially as we move toward another presidential election. As the political parties seem to polarize into more extreme views, personal relationships continue to suffer. I’ve read articles this week that tell the stories of friends and family members who are no longer speaking to each other because they disagree a...
October 8, 2019 — In October 1913, the following ad was in the local papers: Wanted! Perfectly healthy men and women who will voluntarily submit to an experiment which may lead to temporary or permanent impairment of health, or possible death. This experiment to be conducted with the coffee drug, “caffeine.” Following that, in bold letters, it read: Would You Apply for the Job? The ad took up almost a half page in the Fargo Forum; it was advertising the health benefits of drinking the popular beverage, Postum, as opposed to coffee. Of Postu...
Elaine Thompson has been named by the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation as the winner of the Yard of the Week. While it is true that she has a wonderful yard teeming with beautiful foliage and intricate landscaping, she also has something more- a very thoughtful granddaughter. Cassidy Bjerke nominated her grandmother to be recognized as having the Yard of the Week. Her nomination form says, "My grandma works extremely hard on her yard. Us grandkids help her a lot as she can't do as m...
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...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the families of Sylvia Kjos and Dale Nystrom. Thursday found Ken and Marvis Holte in Jamestown doing some shopping and enjoying a visit over coffee and treats with daughter Fayette Nelson. Thursday Martin and Eloise Lucht enjoyed a visit from Alan and Marge Stolz of Bismarck. A number of folks including Wayne and Phillis Topp, Wade Wipperling, Arlene Weber, Mr and Mrs Tom Ryan, Galen Borth and the family of Leo and Janet Laube attended funeral service for Leo Saturday afternoon at the First...
Dale and Diane Rosenberg were stoppers at the Ervin Longnecker home one afternoon. They enjoyed visiting and digging horseradish and returned home where tears flowed while grinding the horseradish. Margie Anderson, Gary Anderson, David and Karen Anderson and Peter Larson and Ervin Longnecker were among those who attended the benefit supper for Cam Pierson Saturday at Buck-It's Bar in New Rockford. Monday afternoon brief visitors at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Martin Koepplin and KC. They raided the garden at Taylor and Amanda Koepplin's....
