Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Howard and Helen Schmid returned last Sunday from a trip to Norway. While there, they were guests of friends, Ron and Ingrid Alfstad. Howard and Ron were classmates when they attended country school together. Russell and Delores Hopkins visited James Nelson on Sunday. James also had a phone conversation with his brother, Mayo Nelson who lives in Aloha, Ore., on Sunday. Mayo is still riding his bike every day. He must have a lot of miles on that bike. Nadley Buehler visited Elisa and Breana Buehler in Mandan last Sunday afternoon and evening....
Martin and Janelle Koepplin and Todd and Karen Koepplin were among family, friends and neighbors to take fifth birthday greetings to Chevelle on Sunday at the Danielle Beckley and Aaron Koepplin home in Carrington. Those bringing good wishes enjoyed a BedRock - Flintstones lunch including dinosaur eggs, Barney’s beans and Wilma's special cupcakes. Saturday Calvin Packard and his mom Shirley drove to Underwood where they were part of a surprise retirement party for Jerome "Jerry" Klocke hosted by his wife Vida Klocke and their children Jesse a...
Everyone must be busy harvesting or on vacation or just plain busy – not much news this week. Betty Rushfeldt recently enjoyed an acrylic arts class. Betty and Sharon Rance were coffee guests at the home of Kermit and Glenna Garske on Sunday afternoon. Other guests were Fred Rance, Everett and Gloria Rance and Darlene Schoenfish. They were celebrating Kermit’s birthday. Thursday, Lester Roberts was in Maddock on business. Roger was a Saturday visitor at the Roberts’ home Chad Getscher visited the Roberts’ on Sunday. Monday through Thursday...
Last Monday evening Dale and Diane Rosenberg, Ervin Longnecker, Corey Jorgensen, Nancy Ludwig, Eve McAvoy John Topp, Calvin Packard and Charlotte Koepplin made up the monthly meeting of the Circle Trail Riders Inc., at Hanson's Bar. Plans were made to hold the Fall Ride Sept. 14-16 at the Dale and Diane Rosenberg farm. Fran Walen drove her mother Esther Indergaard to Jamestown Saturday for her regular dialysis appointment. Son, Jimmy visited his Mom Esther Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Saturday morning surprise visitors at the Charlotte...
Troy Woodrow, of Chicago, stopped by the Sheyenne Senior Center Friday, Aug. 3, to visit with his aunt Jan Loe on his way to Minnewaukan for a Woodrow Family Reunion. The Woodrow’s gathered at Bud's Place in Minnewaukan for an impromptu family reunion hosted by Brian and Pam Hill, Jim and Marjean Woodrow and Jan Loe on Saturday. It was a fun time getting reacquainted with cousins and their families. Jeff and Denise Labrensz recently spent a few days camping at Stump Lake along with some boating and fishing. The fishing wasn't the best, but t...
The Dakota Prairie Community Action Agency has scheduled a meeting of its Board of Directors for August 22, 2018 at 6 p.m. in Devils Lake at the DPCAA Office, 223 4th Street NE. Discussion will include administrative and programmatic topics of importance to the ongoing operation of DPCAA. The public is welcome to attend this meeting if they have issues, concerns or comments regarding services, activities or the operation of DPCAA....
Lizzie Monahan had been absent several days. Absent a few days due to illness were Jennie Hersey, Clinton Kennedy and Mabel Kennedy. School organist Ida Clure had been absent a few days with illness, so assistant organist Blanche Brownell filled in for her. Alfred Dinnetz had joined the second grade; Henry Holland, John Cahill, Fred Ackerman and Blanche Butler were new fifth graders; new sixth graders were Mae O’Connell, Eddie Monahan and Lawrence Butler; and John Schmid had joined the s...
Aug, 22, 2018 — Many a North Dakota farmer has helplessly watched a promising crop get hailed out. In August of 1912, a 10-mile wide hailstorm swept from the northeast to the southwest, hitting the town of St. Thomas. A Towner County news story read, “Practically all of the windows in St. Thomas were broken by the hailstones, while the wind worked havoc with some of the poorly constructed buildings. The roof of the livery barn was blown off and several other buildings were blown down. A number of granaries on farms in that territory were als...
Has anyone else noticed that the plants in your garden are unusually large this year? That’s something that would normally concern me because it seems that when the plants are impressive, the harvest is not. That doesn’t appear to be the case this year. Even with the lack of moisture, our tomato plants are huge, but they’re loaded with tomatoes. The cucumbers are producing far more than we can eat and the squash plants are going crazy. Winter squash gets planted in our garden every other year....
Dear Savvy Senior, What retirement planning tips can you recommend to single women? I’m 54 and divorced with a teenage daughter and very little saved for retirement. Financially Behind Dear Behind, It’s an unfortunate reality, but most single women – whether they’re divorced, widowed or never married – face much greater financial challenges in retirement than men. Why? Because women earn less money – about 80 cents for every dollar that men make, on average, and they have shorter working careers...
Wednesday, Aaron Koepplin, Danielle Beckley, Kerrigan, Carter and Chevelle stopped long enough at the Charlotte Koepplin farm to leave their four-legged friend Russell Dawg. Aaron and Danielle and kids enjoyed a drive to the Wisconsin Dells before school begins later this month. They enjoyed many sights and fun activities including a tour and taste testing tour of a cheese factory. Of course they came home with several cheeses and a treat for Charlotte. Russell was elated to see all when they picked him up Sunday evening. Thursday morning Charl...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to Leo and Janet Laube and Lois Ockert and family, as Lois' husband Lester passed away. Lois is Leo's sister. A funeral took place in Fargo Saturday and burial later that say at the Cathay cemetery. Leo and Janet were among those who attended the burial. Wednesday Shirley Packard, Calvin Packard and Tim Hartl enjoyed a visit over dinner at the Rockford Cafe with Joe Trosky and Ruby Simms. Ruby was visiting family and friends in the area and is from Malvern, Iowa. Later Calvin and Tim were among those...
Lester and Jackie Roberts kept medical appointments in Grand Forks on Tuesday. Following the appointments, they Roberts’ enjoyed lunch with Peggy Kindem. Lester visited Craig and Sandy Poulsen one day this week. Granddaughter, Kayla Thorson, and a friend from Minneapolis visited Lester and Jackie on Saturday. Roger Roberts was also a Saturday visitor. Bob Hoffart, Lezlee Thorson and daughter Kayla were Sunday visitors at Lester and Jackie’s home. James Nelson kept a medical appointment in Grand Forks on Wednesday. Jarvis and Patty Hegland vis...
The November 8, 1901, “Transcript” mentioned the “Donnybrook Mirror.” Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Hester and family were preparing to move into the former Brownell residence in northwest New Rockford. Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Brownell had purchased the Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Hohl residence, which had hot water heat, cement sidewalks, and “a thorough water system.” The house had cost around $10,000 in 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Hohl were ready to leave for a visit with his parents in Iowa and then go on to southern Ca...
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to find good, trustworthy, qualified people who can help seniors with home chores or small jobs? Looking for Mom Dear Looking, Getting help at home for any number of household tasks is a lot easier than it use to be thanks to a number of web-based tools that can quickly and easily connect you and your mom to a wide variety of skilled, carefully vetted workers. Here’s what you should know. Finding Qualified Help One of the best ways to find qualified, rel...
Meeting up with a high school friend not long ago brought memories back that I hadn’t thought about for a long time. My friend and I went to the same school, the same small country church and belonged to the same 4-H club. I remember the early mornings and late nights I spent on the sun porch working to get my sewing projects ready to be exhibited. I even remember some of the items I made. Even though my parents let us each raise some calves one year, I didn’t show them at the fair, but I do...
August 14, 2018 — The Northern Pacific Missouri River Bridge at Bismarck has stood for almost one hundred and thirty years. It has beaten back all that the mighty river has thrown against it, withstanding floods, ice jams and eroded embankments. For one man, Frank Ingalls, the ongoing safety of the structure became a lifetime battle. Ingalls held his first railroad job in 1866 as a station helper in Danvers, Mass. In the 1870s, Ingalls came west, first to Denver, but he eventually moved to Fargo as a carpenter for the bridge division. I...
Lester Roberts attended the meeting in Oberon regarding the new school project on Wednesday. Bobbi Duberowski of Parkers Prairie, Minn., visited her parents, Jackie and Lester, Saturday and Sunday. Roger Roberts was a Saturday visitor at the Roberts’ home. Chad Getscher visited Lester and Jackie Sunday evening. Former Oberon/Minnewaukan resident, Don Knudson of Phoenix, Ariz., had a telephone visit with James Nelson Saturday evening. Doris Griffin attended the new school meeting in Oberon on Wednesday. Friday, Doris attended the meeting of t...
Tuesday afternoon and supper guest at the Charlotte Koepplin home was Candy Jensen. The gals celebrated Candy's 67th birthday. Kathleen Lee was an evening brief visitor, bringing fresh baked zucchini cake for Charlotte. Saturday evening found Charles Richter, Ervin Longnecker, Gary and Kathy Anderson, Margie Anderson, David and Karen Anderson, Charlotte Koepplin, Eve McAvoy, Dennis and Eileen Williams and Ryan and Samantha Oalfson among the many who attended the benefit supper, auctions and drawings for Susie Semmens at the Eagles Club in New...
Candy Jensen received many phone calls from family and friends near and far wishing her a happy birthday. Tuesday afternoon she drove out to cousin Charlotte Koepplin’s farm and enjoyed visiting and supper to celebrate her birthday. Martin and Eloise Lucht were among those who attended the Ambulance Family Picnic Monday. Leo and Janet Laube and Yip Yip enjoyed a country drive in the Bremen and Sheyenne area in the Sunday sunshine. Margine Pfau was a brief visitor Sunday at the Laube home and enjoyed rhubarb cake. Martin and Janelle Koepplin, T...
Dear Savvy Senior, How well does Medicare cover diabetes? I’m 66 years old and was recently told by my doctor that I have pre-diabetes. If it progresses to full-fledged diabetes what can I expect from Medicare? Recently Retired Dear Recently, Medicare actually provides a wide range of coverage to help beneficiaries who have diabetes, as well as those who are at risk of getting it – but they don’t cover everything. Here’s a breakdown of what Medicare covers when it comes to diabetes service...
The November 1, 1901, “Transcript” stated that Principal E.R. Thomas had clarified the school’s position on extra reading: such reading should not take away from other school work; it should be done when lessons were short or when there was no work assigned in a class. Students could select their own library book to read or a teacher could select one for them. In the high school the reading done in the freshman grammar, sophomore rhetoric, and junior etymology classes would constitute the readi...
August 9, 2018 — A historic rail disaster happened at 7:20 p.m. on this date in 1945 at Michigan, N.D., about 50 miles west of Grand Forks. The first section of a Great Northern passenger train had to make an emergency stop, and the engine of section two plowed into it from behind. The two Empire Builders were traveling to the west coast as a pair. The first section contained the Pullman sleeper cars, with 237 aboard, and the second section carried between 600 and 700 in coach cars. A new crew came on at Fargo that afternoon, with section o...
It’s been awhile since I’ve shared a story like this one. You may have seen it on Facebook or one of many other media outlets that covered it. Thirteen-year-old Haylie Wenke, her friend Ashley Dayton and her 6-year-old brother Raegan were biking home from a nearby park in Aurora, Colo., when they spotted a wallet underneath a car in Jamie Carlton’s driveway. The wallet not only contained the owner’s personal identification and credit cards, but it also contained $700 in cash. The possibi...
Ervin Longnecker enjoyed a visit from Tony Rademacher one evening. Thursday afternoon visitors at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Susie Semmens and Mindy. They brought fresh blueberries and cherries for Charlotte and in return Charlotte sent them home with some fresh baked banana cupcakes. Thursday, Jimmy Indergaard was a visitor at the Ervin Longnecker home. The fellas drove into New Rockford on errands, took a drive to Prairie Home Cemetery and stopped at Bird Dawg on the way home for a treat. Kathy Anderson stopped Sunday at the Margie...
