Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 1701 - 1725 of 1827
New Shingles Vaccine Provides Better Protection for Seniors Dear Savvy Senior, A good friend of mine got a bad case of shingles last year and has been urging me to get vaccinated. Should I? Suspicious Susan Dear Susan, Yes! If you’re 50 or older, there’s a new shingles vaccine on the market that’s far superior to the older vaccine, so now is a great time to get inoculated. Here’s what you should know. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a burning, blistering, often excruciating skin rash t...
April 30, 2018 — It was April 30, 1952, and oilmen near Tioga were falling behind schedule. “We should have begun drilling by now,” said one, “and here we haven’t even been able to get our rigs in the field.” One might guess the problem was weather or spring flooding, but that April had been among the driest in history. No, the problem was 50 freight cars of equipment arriving from Minneapolis. There simply weren’t enough trucks or qualified drivers for hauling it out to the drilling sites. With the Williston basin considered one of the nation...
This week, while listening to Ashley Schuster speak about her love of photography, I was struck by how her face lit up as she talked about the places she had photographed. I also happened to read an article in Feature Shoot by Jenna Garrett called "The Inspiring Stories of Five Photographers Determined to Make a Difference," about inspiring photographers who have found a way to give back to their community through their art. Nick Brandt: Big Life Foundation. One of these photographers is...
Damian Joseph new born son of Ryan and Laura Hager, and brother to Josslyn and Jakoby arrived on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Jamestown Medical Center. Great Grandma, Margie Anderson was proud to get the news of the 10 lb. 2 oz. arrival. The Hagers brought Damian home Saturday, April 14 and Grandma Margie welcomed him on Sunday. Charlotte Koepplin was in New Rockford Monday taking care of business. Tuesday found her in Grace City enjoying dinner at the School House Cafe and browsing in the rummage room. Tuesday evening Nate Rue and Cory Jorgensen...
Last Friday and Saturday guests at the Marion Larson home were Melony and Carly Irwin of Dilworth, Minn., and Becky Edinger and Hannah of Mayville, N.D. Friday afternoon visitor at the Martin and Janelle Koepplin home was Charlotte Koepplin bringing home made bean soup. Charlotte was back on Sunday afternoon. Martin and Janelle rode with her to the Todd and Karen Koepplin home where, they all, along with Taylor Koepplin, celebrated Charlotte's 71st birthday. They enjoyed visiting and having laughs as all tattled on themselves. Wednesday Calvin...
John and Janice Hager, Ginny Streifel and Colette Tufte enjoyed dinner at The View at Spirit Lake Casino on Thursday evening. Lester Roberts was in New Rockford on business on Thursday. Thursday evening, Lester attended the annual elevator meeting and supper in Sheyenne. Chad Getscher and Roger Roberts visited the Roberts’ on Saturday. Todd Buehler visited James Nelson one day last week. Jarvis Hegland visited James on Sunday. Lee and Amy, Easton and Jaxon Simon are excited about the eight baby goats recently born. Randy and Charlotte a...
Last Wednesday afternoon, Patti Clifton rode along with Jan Loe to Carrington, where Jan did some recycling. They did a little shopping in Carrington and then stopped for coffee in New Rockford. Jan Loe accompanied Barb Eversvik to Minot last Thursday afternoon to participate in the vendor show on Friday and Saturday. First Lutheran Church women prepared and served the 5:30 p.m. roast beef supper for the Equity Elevator annual meeting last Thursday evening. Sunday afternoon, Patti Clifton was a visitor at the home of Greg and Cindy Hegland to...
From August 10 to 12, 1901, Oscar Bauer visited his sister Miss Ethel Bauer in Brinsmade. On Sunday morning, August 11, Robert E. Miller and Emily Weeks were married at the bride’s mother’s home, by Rev. J.R. Beebe. That afternoon, A.C. Olsen and A.J. Larkin went to Barlow. Nathan Williams of Viking registered at the Hotel Brown. While the John O’Connell family sat in church, the man Mr. O’Connell had hired for harvest work stole Mrs. O’Connell’s gold watch and chain, a valuable ring, and other jewelry from a locked bedroom, the lock of which h...
Dear Savvy Senior, What numbers constitute high blood pressure? I use to be prehypertensive, but they keep changing the guidelines, so I’m not sure where I fit in now. Approaching 60 Dear Approaching, If you’re unsure what your blood pressure levels should be, you’re not alone. Recent changes in the hypertension guidelines made by the American Heart Association and the American College Cardiology mean that roughly 30 million more Americans than previously thought are now considered to have high...
April 27, 2018 — By 1918 America’s love for the automobile was insatiable, but with World War I ongoing in Europe, accessories such as new tires were hard to come by. There was also a thirst for alcohol in North Dakota. So, when Vac Barta, who farmed east of Minot, came across a fresh set of automobile tracks in a field, he suspiciously followed them thinking he would find a supply of illegal booze, but instead he found a stack of stolen tires. After he notified the police, a car was sent out and the tires were retrieved. It was then that the M...
It seems to be a little gloomy today, although if the sun can burn through the fog, I think we might have the start of one of our first spring days. It seems fitting that it’s a little overcast as I sit here and think about former First Lady Barbara Bush. I don’t know if you’ve read many of the articles, and I’m not sure you can back the statement up, but some are saying that she died as the most popular First Lady ever. Like I said, I don’t know if that’s true, but she was certainly someone I a...
Last Thursday, Patti Clifton accompanied Jan Loe to Fargo where Jan kept appointments. They did some shopping, and later met Judy (Sylling) Possen for coffee and a visit. On Sunday, area residents enjoyed a soup and sandwich noon lunch with a bake sale and raffle at Ostby Hall. The event was a benefit fundraiser for the Open Season Lodge. Monday, Jan Loe and Patti Clifton had a busy day with trips to Devils Lake, and later to New Rockford. May Fleisher of Devils Lake, Barb Eversvik and Jan Loe met for a good supper and visit at The View early...
Pleasant Prairie folks were saddened to hear of the death of a former resident, Lavonn Yuvaraj who passed away April 4, in Minneapolis. Lavonn was the daughter of the late Raymond and Edna Mead Anderson, long time residents and farmers in Pleasant Prairie Township. Sharon Laxdal and Ruth Braaten were Saturday visitors at the Jimmy Indergaard home. Jimmy enjoyed visits at the Mervin Indergaard and Esther Indergaard homes also on Saturday. Charlotte Koepplin was a Friday visitor and dinner guest at the Martin and Janelle Koepplin home. Fun was ha...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Bill Aslakson. Visitors and guests over the weekend at the Lillian Gedrose home were Orrin Gedrose from Tioga and Duane and Patrice Gedrose of Washburn. Marty and Janelle Koepplin returned home Monday over bad roads from Brainerd, Minn. They brought grandson, Wylie McMonagle, home with them, along with a new pet. KC dog is a cute little fella— a pom-bichon. During the week stoppers to see Wylie and KC were Uncle Todd and Aunt Karen Koepplin and Aunt Charlotte Koepplin. Saturday M...
Elisa and Breana Buehler of Mandan, Joe Wentz of Bismarck, Michael Pacheco of Watford City and Hunter Buehler, NDSU student in Fargo, spent Easter weekend at the Buehler farm. On Tuesday evening, Nadley Buehler spent the evening with daughters, Elisa and Breana in Mandan. Nadley joined other teachers from the Maddock School for an observation at the Red Trail Elementary School on Wednesday. Todd, Beau and Bria Buehler attended the Maddock School playground and scholarship fundraiser on Sunday. Nadley worked the event and then joined them for...
On August 8, 1901, the N.D. Board of Railroad Commissioners inspected the NP branch line from Carrington to Leeds. Isaac Sanderson was in from Tiffany; W.J. Morris came in from Plainview; J.M. Shannon came in from his ranch; Andrew Johnson was in for harvest supplies; Fred Allmaras, George Treffry and M.P. Eidemiller were in on business; Jack Haley was in from the east side of the county; Hans Guler was in from his farm; and Henry Garvin came in from his farm west of New Rockford. Ed Morris of Morris passed through town on his way to...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any senior-friendly devices that you can recommend for video calling? I live about a day’s drive from my 83-year-old father and would like to see him more often but he doesn’t use a computer, tablet or a smartphone. Searching Susan Dear Susan, Video chatting is a great way to stay connected and keep tabs on an elder parent when you can’t be there. To help you and your dad achieve this, there are various products on the market today that offer simple video calli...
April 20, 2018 — The “dirty thirties” conjure up images of bankruptcy, soup lines, drought and awe-inspiring dust storms. On the Great Plains, conditions were disastrous for waterfowl, and conservationists became greatly alarmed when they realized ducks were quickly disappearing. Jay Darling, of Iowa, was a renowned political cartoonist of that time – he used a shortened version of his last name, “Ding,” to sign his work. He was gutsy, energetic, handsome and the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes. He ate pie for breakfast and counted among his f...
I barely saw his face out of the corner of my eye as he poked his head around the wall of the school commons area. He disappeared in a flash of blonde hair when he saw his curly haired senior nemesis rising to his feet. The chair hit the wall, as the seventh grader was chased down the hall. The pounding of tennis shoes and the laughter of the lanky basketball player echoed in the otherwise silent hallway. The longer legs of the older boy allowed him to quickly overtake the younger one, as he...
Occasionally, I find myself thinking about Baby Jessica and I wonder what became of her. If you were an adult at the time, you'll remember the Baby Jessica story. I think I was so emotionally tied to it because I had a daughter who was about the same age. I also operated a home daycare at the time. I couldn't imagine the pain that either the parents or the daycare provider were experiencing. Yesterday, I decided to do a little research and thought I'd share my findings with you. I discovered...
Jakob Schmid was home from Fargo for Easter weekend. Tom and Pam Schmid visited Pam’s dad, Bud Hermanson, in Hampden on Saturday. JD and Jakob were Easter dinner guests at their Uncle Steve and Aunt Karla Hermanson’s home in Hampden. John and Janice Hager and Tyler Cook were Easter Sunday guests at the Bonnie and Ron Cook home in New Rockford. Friday, Jackie Roberts visited her sister, Janice Ferry. Saturday, Roger visited Lester and Jackie. Bob Hoffart and Lezlee Thorson were Easter Sunday visitors at Lester and Jackie’s. Jim Thompson of Co...
Saturday, Michelle Olson and family joined Steph and Jan Loe in New Rockford for noon lunch in celebration of Steph's birthday. Later, they attended the movie "I Can Only Imagine" at the Rockford Theatre. David and Diane Karlsbraaten were weekend guests in West Fargo. They spent Friday and Saturday nights at the home of Keith and Sara Hanson and family. On Saturday, March 31, they celebrated Gavin Hanson's first birthday. Other guests in attendance were Jason, Tracy, Henry and Charlie Bedsaul; John and Mary Hanson; Kevin, Angie, Brody, and...
Martin and Eloise Lucht treated Jay and Heidi Schneider, Calen and Callie to dinner at the Spirit Lake Casino on Easter. Later they visited some more at the Schneider home in Devils Lake. They returned home in the light of the day. Saturday afternoon, visitors at the Ken and Mavis Holte home were Jerrod and Angie Holte. Wednesday, Shirley Packard was hostess to Kindred Sisters Bible study at her home. Easter phone calls from brother Cory Birkholz, son Loren Holte and sister Ardy Yates, brought Easter joy to Ken and Mavis Holte. Ken and Mavis...
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Jimmy Indergaard visited his mother Esther, at Golden Acres Estates. Friday he was a supper guest at the Mervin Indergaard home. Charlotte Koepplin was a brief visitor at the Ervin Longnecker home Monday morning. Then Charlotte was back in town on business and was a brief visitor at the Martin and Janelle Koepplin home. Thursday morning, Charlotte Koepplin was a brief visitor and coffee guest at Margie Anderson’s home. She had brought along Easter treats. Saturday, Ervin Longnecker and Mike, Kimberly, Remi and S...
The August 2, 1901, “Transcript” said the Northern Pacific was thinking of putting in an Oberon branch line. The repairs on the Monarch Elevator were completed, and the building was painted red. The paper complained that the backyard weeds were getting too high behind some residences and should be cut down. That issue reported that when P.M. Mattson learned that his newspaper, the “Provost,” had been indicted by the federal grand jury in Devils Lake for mailing obscene material, he quickly left for that city. That issue also carried a warning...
