Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 1201 - 1225 of 1875
Long-haired Morgan During this week in 1884, a post office was established at Morganville on the old Bismarck-Ft. Stevenson stage route. In actuality, Morganville was nothing more than a farm located on the west edge of what is now Beulah, in Mercer County. The owner and postmaster was an unusual man who went by various names: Frank C. Morgan, Morgan Spencer and Long-Haired Morgan. Nobody seemed to know where he came from, but that he was well educated was apparent. Perhaps with a romantic notion of the western frontier, he had chosen a...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about electric bicycles? A friend of mine, who’s almost 70, recently got one and absolutely loves it. He told me he rides more now than he ever did his regular bicycle. -Interested Boomer Dear Interested, Electric bikes have become very popular among U.S. baby boomers. They’re super fun to ride and easier on an aging body. Electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, are conventional bicycles with a battery-powered “pedal” or “throttle” assist. When you saddle up and push the pedals, a small motor engages and...
The harvest season makes me think about the coming holiday season. This year is no exception. The other day I was remembering one holiday season, not so long ago, when I was really lonesome for some special family members. My sister and mother-in-law had both died that year, and I was not feeling overly thankful as I was making Thanksgiving preparations. I was dreading the Christmas season even more. I sat in the chair, paging through cookbooks, trying to decide what to make for Thanksgiving...
I was just a baby when I first met Josolyn Collier of Shear Delight Salon in New Rockford. She was the first person and is among the few to ever cut my hair. I had long, brown wavy hair, and my mom loved it. It was my dad who took me in to get my first haircut. He was lucky that Josolyn knew just the right amount of hair to cut in order to keep everyone happy. Hair is funny. It's always growing. This summer, I talked to my mom into letting me sport my first buzz cut. I think it was hard for her...
Wednesday visitors and helpers at the Leo and Janet Laube home were Leo’s sister Lois Ockert and daughter Rhonda Berglund, both of Fargo. All took care of business and visited with Leo at the Lutheran Home. Martin and Eloise Lucht caught a ride to Devils Lake Friday afternoon with Charlotte Koepplin. Eloise got good news from an appointment at the Eye Clinic. Martin visited at the Glen and Ardy Salisbury home. Charlotte did some necessary shopping and later picked up Eloise at the Eye Clinic and had a brief visit at the Salisbury home, p...
Monday afternoon Charlotte Koepplin briefly stopped at the Margie Anderson home having a chat over coffee and goodies. Margie Anderson was a visitor one afternoon at the Bev Bjornson home, bringing treats and good wishes as Bev is recuperating from recent knee surgery. Charlotte Koepplin received a recent phone call from her Aunt Romana Koepplin that Ramona was on the mend and doing fine from some health problems and feeling more like herself. Ramona lives in Minneapolis. Wednesday afternoon Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed watching and taking...
Last Thursday, Jan Loe attended the Celebration of Life service for Kirby Nielsen at Calvary Lutheran Church in Oberon. Jan also helped with the lunch served following the service. Thursday evening, Jan Loe met with childhood friends, Al and Linda Saporiti from Rockford, Ill., and Dale Christiansen from Florida at the home of Cliff and Lillian Johnson in Carrington. It was an evening of lots of visiting and catching up. Patti Clifton met sister-in-law Peg Clifton from Carrington on Saturday for a visit and noon lunch in New Rockford. Late...
On Aug. 21, 1902, James Hobbs was in on business from eastern Eddy County. Oscar Bauer returned from his trip “up the line”; he had resigned as the manager of the Monarch Elevator in order to buy grain on the Soo Line that fall. R.M. Kennedy replaced Bauer as manager on Aug. 25. Oscar Irwin left for his old home, Mayville, N.Y. Mrs. F.E. Diemer returned to Barnesville, Minn., after visiting her parents, the Stoddards. Recently a number of residents had purchased parrots and canaries; on that day a traveling salesman brought the birds to New...
Dear Savvy Senior, What do I need to do to get Social Security disability benefits? I’m 60 years old and have some health problems that won’t allow me to work, but I’ve read that getting disability benefits is difficult. Laid Up Lenny Dear Lenny, Getting Social Security disability benefits when you’re unable to work can be challenging. Last year, more than 2 million people applied for Social Security disability benefits, but two-thirds of them were denied, because most applicants fail to prov...
Sept. 3, 2019 — More than 150 years ago, a man named Sam Brown wrote to his father, “I hope you will not believe all that is said of ‘Sully’s Successful Expedition,’ against the Sioux. I don’t think he aught to brag of it at all, because it was, what no decent man would have done, he pitched into their camp and just slaughtered them, worse a great deal than what Indians did in 1862, he killed very few men and took no hostile ones prisoners… and now he returns saying that we need fear no more, for he has ‘wiped out all hostile Indians from Dakot...
Just where do those little fruit flies come from anyway? It seems like there aren’t any in the house but when those bananas ripen, there they are and they are so irritating. The other day I noticed them in the fruit bowl as I walked by, on my way to work. Since I didn’t want the flies in the house, I grabbed a cover that could keep them inside the bowl, headed out the door and tossed the bananas under the rose bushes. I’ve been trying to bury our banana peels under the rose bushes after I read...
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...
Wednesday found Jimmy lndergaard a visitor at the Mervin Indergaard home and a Sunday visitor and supper guest at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. Margie Anderson was a recent visitor at the Veryl and Barb Maarsa home. Tuesday afternoon visitor and supper guest at the Charlotte Koepplin home was Candy Jensen. Wednesday morning found Charlotte Koepplin a luncheon guest at the Shirley Packard home. Thursday dinner and afternoon guest at Charlotte's was Janet Laube. Late Thursday afternoon Karen Koepplin stopped briefly at Charlotte's. Monday...
The fame and recognition that goes along with being named “Yard of the Week” goes to Laura and Ryan Hager. The nomination, submitted anonymously says, "I always get a wonderful feeling when I walk past the Hager's home. It might be the kids playing and laughing outside, or the cute decorations. What a wonderful place for a young family to call home!" Yard of the week nomination forms are available at City Hall, Miller's Fresh Foods and Bakers Dozen. One yard will receive Chamber bucks and rec...
Janine Anderson was a visitor at the Lillian Gedrose home recently. Grandsons Travis Laube and friend Malissa and Scott Laube all of Fargo were Sunday visitors and helpers at the Leo and Janet Laube home. All enjoyed a visit with Grampa Leo at The Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd before returning to their homes. Recent stoppers at the Shirley Packard home were Mary Schultz and daughter of Fessenden. Martin and Eloise Lucht enjoyed a phone call from son Alan and Julie Lucht of Germany recently. Although it had been in the 100-degree weather...
Jan Loe attended the double bridal shower for Elisa Buehler and Breana Buehler at Calvary Lutheran Church in Oberon on Saturday afternoon. Tuesday, Aug. 27 is the date for the monthly birthday party at the Sheyenne Senior Center. Coffee and a special cake will be served to celebrate the August birthdays of members. All community members are welcome to attend. Just a reminder: There are lots of books, both fiction and non-fiction, at the Sheyenne Senior Center for community members to borrow and enjoy! The center is open on Tuesday and Friday...
One bright and sunny day many years ago, I stood at my living room window, watching many butterflies flitting about the colorful blossoms below. I grabbed my camera, intentionally leaving our energetic puppy in the house as I knew she could not be still enough to allow any photography. Even though I tried to be careful walking up to the garden, the butterflies didn’t really want me there. I waited quietly. It wasn’t long before those butterflies came back and I was able to capture some bea...
From Aug. 15 to Aug. 18, 1902, Mrs. Will Carroll and Miss Helen Oliver were in from Lake Washington to visit relatives and friends. On the afternoon of Aug. 16, the Republican county convention was held in the court house. George Gillette and George A. Lovell came in as delegates. The chairman of the central committee, E.B. Thomson, called the convention to order. James Hackney and R.M. Kennedy were elected temporary chairman and secretary respectively. J.D. Carroll, a candidate for the North Da...
Aug. 27, 2019— It was during harvesting in 1913 that Fingal Enger was caught in a downpour. He wouldn’t go inside until he was certain that all the wagons were in and every horse properly tended, and he ended up catching pneumonia. It was a hard thing for Enger to be slowed down by illness– the 6'4" farmer was legendary for his size and strength and had always done the work of two men. Enger was born in Norway in 1846. Early in 1872, he left Fargo with two other men to find land in the Goose River area. According to historian Erling Rolfs...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some tips on finding and choosing a good financial planner? My wife and I are both in our late fifties and would like to get some professional advisement to help us better prepare for our retirement years. Seeking Advice Dear Seeking, With all the different financial planners, advisers and services available today, finding and choosing a trusted professional that can help you meet your financial goals can be confusing. Here are a few suggestions to consider....
Bruce and Donna Gedrose have been named this week's Yard of the Week winner by the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation. The Gedrose yard was nominated twice by area residents. Nominator Jill Louters said, "Bruce and Donna have an immaculate yard, featuring beautiful perennials and landscaping. Given they host an in home daycare, I love the way the yard features showcase children, bikes, swings, etc. which bring us all back to the nostalgia of our youth!" Another anonymous nominator stated,...
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...
Last Tuesday evening evening visitors at the home of Greg and Cindy Hegland were Holly Zieman of Carrington and Patti Clifton. Friday evening, Jan Loe and Patti Clifton enjoyed the DPRCA's production of "Oklahoma!" at the Old Church Theatre in New Rockford. Jan Loe was among the ladies who attended the annual porch party at the home of Marlene Hendrickson, rural Oberon. Sunday afternoon, Brent and Sabrina Schmitz and Braden of Devils Lake were visitors at the home of Patti Clifton. They were on their way back to Devils Lake from Dickinson...
Tuesday forenoon Charlotte Koepplin stopped in at James River Ag, just in time to visit with the crew over grilled burgers and peach pie and an ice cream treat. Margie Anderson enjoyed a phone call recently with Jerry and Carol Clancy of Thompson. The Clancys have been busy this summer with family and grandkids. Sunday found Jimmy Indergaard and his sister Sharon Laxdal taking in a tractor pull at Mountain, N.D. Margie Anderson enjoyed a visit with Mary Ellen Rue one evening. Margie and daughter Patti Larson enjoyed a visit over coffee at the...
Among those attending the monthly meeting of Circle Trail Riders Inc. at the New Rockford Eagles Club Monday evening were Bill and Diana Ziegler, Duff Settelmeyer and Kim Brawn. Tuesday Sharon Pierce was a brief visitor at the Shirley Packard home and Wednesday Merita Aldayel stopped in briefly. Wednesday Heidi Schneider, Caleb and Callie stopped briefly at the Martin and Eloise Lucht home with fresh garden veggies prior to dental appointments. Thursday arrivals at the Ken and Marvis Holte home were Marvis’ sisters, Ardy Yates of Arkansas a...
