Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 1326 - 1350 of 1827
As I drove home the other night, I was happy to note that spring appears to be gaining ground and even might be winning in this power struggle it seems to be having with winter. The sun was low in the sky, turning the sky above the horizon a beautiful blend of pink and orange. The v-formation of geese in the sky was also a sign that the promise of spring was not too far away. However, it was the water standing in a field that caught my eye as the beautiful sunset was reflected in the flooded fie...
New experiences happen all the time as we move through this journey that we call life. People joke about hospitals being a place that you want to stay away from. You don’t want to go in and you can’t wait to leave. Truthfully, with a few exceptions, that’s been my experience as well. One of those exceptions happened during the last couple of weeks while I have been away from the paper. My husband’s health had been declining for months. He has missed a lot of work, lost a lot of weight without...
James Nelson enjoyed a phone call from Lester Roberts Sunday evening. Doris Griffin visited with the other members of The Association of Carefree Teachers on Monday morning at Harriman’s in Maddock. Thursday, Doris attended the monthly meeting of The Friends of Sully’s Hill. The last snow shoeing for the season took place on Saturday at Sully’s Hill. Doris helped with that activity. Randy and Charlotte Simon traveled to Grand Forks Friday evening. They were overnight guests at Carson, Heidi, Max and Elin Thompson’s home. Saturday, the Simon’s...
New Rockford, Sheyenne and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Gary Peters, Gilbert Anderson and Ida Wahlstrom. Monday visitor at the Shirley Packard home was Elaine Thompson. Martin and Eloise Lucht drove to Devils Lake Thursday, where Eloise had good reports on and Eye Clinic appointment. Later they had a chance to enjoy visits with Glen and Ardy Salisbury and Jay and Heidi Schnieder, Caleb and Callie. Thursday Amanda Bickett and Izzy were out for a walk and dropped in at the Ken and Marvis Holte home. Wednesday evening, Shirley...
Wednesday found Jimmy Indergaard a visitor at the homes of Mervin Indergaard and Dennis and Fran Walen. Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed a visit over grilled spuds and homemade sausage supper Wednesday at the Taylor and Amanda Koepplin home. Friday, Sharon Laxdal took mom, Esther Indergaard shopping. Later they were joined by Ruth Braaten and enjoyed a visit over lunch out. Thursday, Margie Anderson was among those who attended funeral services for Gilbert Anderson at the Congregational Church in New Rockford. Margie enjoyed a visit with former...
Jason, Tracy, Henry and Charlie Bedsaul from West Fargo were weekend guests at the home of her parents, David and Diane Karlsbraaten. Community Credit Union of New Rockford, Carrington and Fessenden, held its annual meeting at Ostby Hall in Sheyenne on Saturday. Sheyenne community members prepared and served a turkey and all the trimmings dinner to attendees following the meeting. About 170 meals were served. Saturday, Steph and Jan Loe met Marilyn Stenberg, Lakota; Jason Stenberg, Pekin; and Melissa Stenberg of Minneapolis at Applebee's in...
So I have to say "April Fools!" Last month I ended my article by saying I was going to interview someone that I didn't know. But I had a really great chance to interview someone I know and I couldn't pass it up. Maybe you know her too! Natasha Kolles has been a pastor for almost nine years. Eight of those years she spent as the pastor at the Sheyenne-Oberon Area Ministry. Now she works at Zion Lutheran Church in Minot. I have seen pastors doing their job at churches and funerals. I thought it...
On April 29, 1902, Mrs. W.E. Curtis of Tiffany and Mrs. Ed Walsh shopped in town. Mrs. Martin Walsh visited in town. Peter Michel was in from the Guler district. Sheyenne Valley carpenter H.H. Moen was in New Rockford. S.A. Olsness of Sheyenne, Bismarck attorney M.T. O’Connor, and Joseph Christ were in town, the latter on business. On April 29 and 30, Rev. C.P. Shanafeldt, general Baptist missionary for North Dakota, was in New Rockford; he was preparing to select a pastor to replace Rev. S...
Dear Savvy Senior, I will be retiring in a few months and need to get some health insurance for my wife and me until we can enroll in Medicare. What are my options? About to Retire Dear About, There are several places early retirees can find health insurance coverage before Medicare kicks in, but the best option for you and your wife will depend on your income level and your health care needs. Here’s where to look. Government Marketplace If your yearly income falls below the 400 percent p...
Prairie Dog Velcro April 1, 2019 — Today marks the day that genetic researcher-turned entrepreneur Cy Ludovicianus started his ranch west of Betrugen in Dupér County. There he does not raise the usual cattle or horses— or even bison or emu. Instead he is raising prairie dogs. But these are bioengineered prairie dogs whose fur has been genetically modified to emulate the hooks and loops of— Velcro! According to Dr. Cy, as he’s called, he has engineered the males to have the Velcro hook fur and the females to have the loop type. One problem,...
Friday night, Tom and Pam Schmid enjoyed the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert at the Spirit Lake Casino. The Schmids attended the surprise birthday party for Mark Kallenbach at Harriman’s in Maddock Saturday evening. Pam helped with the 4-H pancake feed in Maddock on Sunday. Doris Griffin attended the 55 Club meeting in Minnewaukan Wednesday afternoon. She presented the program on problem solving and thinking skills. That sounds like an interesting topic. Sunday, Jake, Amanda, Fallyn and Piper Hegland spent the day in Grand Forks. Jarvis H...
Friday visitors at the Esther Indergaard home were Dennis and Fran Walen. Saturday visitor was Jimmy Indergaard. Brief helpers Thursday afternoon at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Todd and Taylor Koepplin. Saturday evening, Ervin Longnecker was among family and friends who took second birthday greetings to great-great granddaughter, Kinlee Meidinger at the New Rockford Golf Club. Tuesday, Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed visiting and spaghetti supper at the Martin and Janelle Koepplin home, seeing Marty and Janelle’s 50th Anniversary cards and p...
Patti Clifton did some shopping and kept an appointment in New Rockford one day last week. Soup and Bible Study was held last Tuesday at the Sheyenne Senior Center. Getting together for a lunch on Saturday in Devils Lake were Shirley Nelson, Kay Griffin, Carol Nerlien and Jan Loe. Jeff and Denise Labrensz returned to Bismarck on Thursday, March 14, after spending 10 days in Mesa, Ariz., at the home of Kent and Debbie Roesler (Denise's sister). With the interstate being closed, they spent the night in Bismarck and were able to leave there on...
The April 25, 1902, “New Rockford Transcript” carried ads for Prader & Goss, who sold Emerson and Rock Island plows; R.M. Kennedy, Dray and Express Line; and H. Peoples, who was selling Double Disc Drills. Horace Courtemanche offered a reward for the return of his bay mare, three years old, 900 lbs., with a white spot in her forehead; she had strayed from his farm two and a half miles northwest of New Rockford. Much of the spring plowing and dragging had been completed. J.F. Dembiczki had sol...
Who Designed the Quarter? by Merry Helm March 25, 2019 — On this date in 1996, the United States issued its newly redesigned $100 bill. What does that have to do with North Dakota? Nothing, really. But now that we’re on the topic of money design, we’ll tell you the story of who did or didn’t design the Washington quarter – which does link to North Dakota history. In 1981, the magazine Coin World discussed the history of the quarter and gave credit for its design to John Bernard Flannagan, a painter and sculptor who was born in Fargo in 1895....
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about palliative care? My husband suffers from lung disease and is receiving radiation for prostate cancer but is not terminally ill. I’ve heard that palliative care can help him with his pain and discomfort. What can you tell me? Searching Spouse Dear Searching, Palliative care is a very effective service that can help patients relieve the symptoms and stress that often comes with serious illness. But unfortunately, most people don’t know about it, or...
Guest feature: Brooke Jones, Vice President, The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation After recently celebrating my seven year anniversary at The Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Foundation, I reflected back on my initial interview for the job. I remember being asked, “How do you think we can change the world?” Without even thinking about it, I responded, “We have to make kindness the norm, not the exception.” That has been my personal mission and the mission of RAK for a long time. Humans spend so much time and energy focusing on the negativ...
Last Saturday Jimmy Indergaard was a visitor at the Judy Swanson home and later visited the Mervin Indergaard home. He also visited his mother, Esther, several times this week. Brief visitor at the Charlotte Koepplin home Tuesday afternoon were Janet Laube and Yip-Yip. Tuesday afternoon, Margie Anderson took a cornbread to great grandkids Josslyn, Jakoby and Damian Hager. Evening visitor at Margie’s was Kathleen Lee. Dale and Diane Rosenberg were among the many who attended funeral service for Bud Schmid Tuesday, at the Federated Church in C...
New Rockford and Brantford area folks extend sympathy to the Gary Peters family. Leo and Janet were in Carrington Thursday, on medical business. Saturday, Todd and Karen Koepplin, Aaron Koepplin and Danielle Beckley were among gracious host to a 50th Wedding Anniversary open house celebration at the New Rockford Golf Club for dad and mom Martin and Janelle Koepplin. Despite the snow and nasty roads, many family, friends and neighbors brought good wishes, enjoyed punch, chips and numerous dips and a special cake, taking pictures, signing a...
Last week: John and Donna Grann visited Lori Grann in Perth and then attended the District Boys Basketball tournament in Devils lake. New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets took second in the tournament. Last Friday, John, Donna and Ben Grann attended North Central SCD Grass and Livestock Day in Maddock. Two weeks ago, Jake, Amanda, Fallyn and Piper Hegland traveled to Rapid City, South Dakota to watch Amanda’s dad, Terry Weischedel, be inducted into the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame. Congratulations to Mr. Weischedel. The Heglands e...
The Eddy County VFW Auxiliary held a meeting at the Sheyenne Senior Center last Tuesday afternoon. Torsk was on the menu at the Eddy County VFW Clubhouse on Sunday. The annual fundraiser was sponsored by the VFW with assistance in the kitchen and setup from auxiliary members. About 50 area residents enjoyed the annual feed. The Sheyenne Senior Center is open every Tuesday and Friday afternoon for visiting, games, and of course, coffee and goodies. The second Tuesday each month is Soup and Bible Study starting at 11:30 a.m. The last Tuesday of...
Probably between April 14-17, 1902, Lloyd Whiteman, his sister Mrs. Edna Flater, and their mother moved into the former John Olson residence, which had been purchased by Mrs. Flater. Jerry Van Heisen [Heizen?] was in town. B.T. Fay had been seen on the streets of New Rockford. H.G. Hudson started up his soda fountain. On April 18, L.A. Arbogast was in town on Dakota Elevator business. J.W. Perry came over from Cooperstown. P.J. Hester advertised that he had taken up three stray pigs, but by the...
March 21, 2019 — “Let no man think we can deny civil liberty to others and retain it for ourselves. When zealous agents of the Government arrest suspected ‘radicals’ without warrant, hold them without prompt trial, deny them access to counsel and admission of bail...we have shorn the Bill of Rights of its sanctity...” Those were the words of Republican Senator Robert La Follette, who was endorsed for President by North Dakota Republicans in 1916, almost 90 years ago. It was the Wisconsin senator’s second endorsement by the state. La Follette...
Dear Savvy Senior, Is there anything seniors can do to stop perpetual robocalls? It seems like I get five to 10 a day on my home and cell phone, and I’m sick of it! Frustrated Frank Dear Frank, Robocalls make up around 50 percent of all phone calls today, and it’s only getting worse. Americans were hit with 26.3 billion robocalls in 2018, a whopping 46 percent increase from the year before. Fortunately, there are a variety of tools available today that can help you greatly reduce them. Reg...
Sunday evening visitor at the Margie Anderson home was Patti Larson. Saturday evening visitor was granddaughter Sandra Larson. Friday night Karen Koepplin brought pizza to the Charlotte Koepplin home for supper. The gals enjoyed visiting and watching TV. Ruth Braaten made supper Sunday at the Esther Indergaard home. Those visiting and sharing the meal were Andy Braaten and Nikki, and Jimmy Indergaard. Tim Indergaard arrived with a banana cream pie to share. Ervin Longnecker Sunday dinner at the Eric and Lisa Longnecker home. Eric came and got...
