Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Dear Savvy Senior, I’m interested in contributing to a health savings account to help boost my retirement savings but would like to better understand how they work. What can you tell me? Almost 60 Dear Almost, A health savings account, or HSA, is a fantastic financial tool that can help you build up a tax-free stash of money for medical expenses now and after you retire. But to qualify, you must be enrolled in a high-deductible health insurance plan. Here’s an overview of how they work and how...
The June 15, 1906, “Transcript” said the Eddy County Roosevelt Club was backing George D. Palmer of Carrington for State Senator and E.T. Halaas of Foster County and E.S. Severtson of Eddy County for the State House. Miss Harriet Davidson had returned from Hamline University, where she had been studying, visited a few days, then left on June 18 for Loring, Wash., where her mother and sister resided and where she would also live. The previous week, George Couch, brother of druggist Orley Couch, passed the state pharmacy exam in Fargo and had obt...
"In addition to those who have selflessly served our country, the word 'veteran' can be used to describe someone (or something) with long experience in an occupation or skill. Let's talk about 'Veteran Trees' – trees with historic significance or those that have lived a long life of service, gracing our surroundings with natural beauty." The most familiar big, old trees are the sequoias and redwoods of Northern California. Giant sequoias are recognized by their orange-red thick bark that is u...
On the evening of June 6, 1906, a son was born to Rev. and Mrs. F.L. Gehrs of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. That evening, the First Annual Graduation Exercises of the Phillips Academy took place in the Opera House. There was a large audience. The hall was decorated in the class colors: white and red. The program consisted of Prof. L.J. Aldrich making a few remarks; Invocation, Rev. J.R. Beebe; Cornet Duet “My Creole Sue,” Messrs. Erickson and Comer; Oration “The Three Martyrs,” Ethel Treffry; Es...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about creating an incentive trust? I have an adult son and daughter that are both financially inept. Before I die, I want to put some type of requirements in place that they will need to follow in order to receive their portion of my estate. Frustrated Father Dear Frustrated, If you want to influence your heirs even after you’re gone, an incentive trust is definitely an option to consider, but be careful how you construct it because it can cause unintended...
Would it surprise you to know that a significant amount of the newspaper has been written via iPhone these past few weeks? Well, unfortunately it has. In fact, any article written by me since the Oct. 16 edition appeared in your mailboxes has been typed out from my living room and on a cell phone app, and I’ve hardly been at the office for over three weeks now. All because I've been dealing with severe lower back pain, which has had me in and out of the doctor’s office, chiropractor and hos...
My nephews and I were holed up at the TWA Hotel in New York on a rainy Sunday a few weeks ago, waiting to attend an evening wedding. I fiddled with my phone and laptop and scanned the TV, while explaining that this was a big day for my fantasy football teams. (To be honest, every Sunday during the NFL season is big.) Though the three teens knew a lot about football, I was taken aback when they said that unlike some 45 million Americans they had never learned the fantasy version – which has becom...
Dear Savvy Senior, What types of programs are available to help seniors struggling with their everyday bills, and how do I go about finding them? Since I lost my husband last year, my Social Security survivor benefit is barely enough to get by on. Searching Senior Dear Searching, I’m very sorry for your loss, but you’ll be happy to know that there are dozens of different financial assistance programs and government benefits that may be able to help you with your everyday costs. To locate the...
On May 31, 1906, Horace Courtemanche was in town. Mrs. M.E. Arbogast left on a visit to Fargo. Mrs. John Olson and children left for Minneapolis, where a relative would join them on a trip to the “old country,” Sweden. That afternoon, the ladies of St. John’s Catholic Church hosted a reception for Father VandenBergh, who had been assigned to the parish, after he arrived from Minnewaukan on the noon train. That evening, a Populist meeting took place in the court house with ex-Congressman B.F....
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer lots of extra benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts? Considering a Switch Dear Considering, Be very leery of the Medicare Advantage ads on TV, radio, social media and that come in the mail. While many of these ads may tou...
On May 24, 1906, Alice (Mrs. J.W.) Rager left on a visit to her former home, Jamestown, N.Y. Mrs. B.W. Hersey left for Kansas City, Mo., to visit her parents. The New Rockford Band played an outdoor concert that evening. That evening, Miss Mame Sheehy hosted a souvenir party for Miss Lynne Tyler at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Lahart. Twelve young ladies were guests. Miss Mae Herbert won a cake in a cake-guessing contest. White satin ribbons and bells decorated the dining room where the delicio...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some simplified universal television remotes for seniors? My 88-year-old dad, who lives in a retirement community, has some dementia and gets confused with all the buttons on his remote. As a result, he keeps accidentally reprogramming his TV set. Searching Son Dear Searching, Most modern TV remotes – that come with dozens of unnecessary buttons – can be confusing for anyone to operate but can be especially challenging for elderly seniors. Fortunately, the...
William Howard Taft, the only man to serve as President of the United States and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, once observed that the Court was his idea of what Heaven must be like. This prompted Justice Felix Frankfurter to declare that “he had a very different notion of heaven than any I know anything about.” Taft reached “Heaven” in 1920 when President Warren G. Harding appointed him to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Harding asked Taft whether he “would accept a position on the Supreme Court.” Taft said he would accept only the...
The opening shots, so to speak, of the 2023 hunting season officially began over two months ago on August 15 with the early Canada goose season. If you’re like many, the intention of brushing up on your swing and transitioning from fishing to shotgunning isn’t as gradual as you’d like. And honestly, I won’t begrudge a miss or “aw shucks” moment or two. Many hunters and anglers play softball and golf, and the transition between the two is similar to fishing and hunting. The only comparison...
Talking with clients about the legacy they wish to leave behind is an essential part of my job as a financial advisor. How do they want to share their wealth with loved ones and charities that matter to them? What values do they want to pass down and what financial goals do they want to support for their children and grandchildren? How can they transfer their assets in a tax-efficient and planful manner? These are some of the many questions we cover in the course of these conversations. If you find yourself asking similar questions about your...
“Brandeis: free speech critical to preservation of Democracy” In response to previous columns about the appointment, importance and influence of Justice Louis Brandeis, an enthusiastic reader has asked a most welcome question about the jurist’s contributions to the Supreme Court’s development of the law governing freedom of speech. In Whitney v. California (1927), Justice Brandeis penned what most scholars agree was one of the most eloquent and powerful defenses of freedom of expression in Anglo-American legal history. His opinion draws u...
How to Find a Medical Escort After a Procedure Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some medical escort services that help seniors get home after a medical procedure? I need to have a colonoscopy, but my doctor’s clinic won’t schedule my appointment unless I supply them with a name and phone number of the person taking me home afterward. I live alone with no family nearby, and my friend doesn’t drive anymore. Any suggestions? Need a Lift Dear Need, Good question! Finding “door...
Two of the three Eddy County Commissioners (Dafoe and Gunvaldson) met on the morning of May 7, 1906, and the third, J.G. Dailey, joined them that afternoon and on May 8. They voted to pay the following: $15.05, R.M. Kennedy, wood and coal for Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Cahill; $45, Mrs. A.G. Gardner, register of deeds clerk for April; $4, Matt Fautsch, hauling ashes; $22, New Rockford Light and Water Improvement Co., lights for March and April; $40, John Collins, janitor’s salary for April; $3, J.L. N...
Celebrated by cooperatives nationwide during the month of October, National Co-op Month is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of a trusted, proven way to do business and build resilient, inclusive communities. Under the theme, “Owning Our Identity,” this year’s Co-op Month is also a chance to lift up what makes cooperative businesses unique in the marketplace. Guided by a set of shared principles and values – among them democracy, equity and solidarity – co-ops are hardwired for economic and societal transformation. In a moment when corpo...
Earlier this year, William Smith writes at the Pioneer Institute, "[t]he federal government announced the formation of a working group to 'develop a framework for the implementation of the march-in provision of the Bayh-Dole Act.'" Smith thinks it's a bad idea – the title of his piece is "University Science Research Is Under Threat." The very simplified version: Under the 1980 Bayh-Dole Act, universities can use taxpayer money to do research, then patent any useful results and make bank on their discoveries by licensing those patents to c...
Louis Brandeis, known by the nation at the time of his appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court as “The People’s Lawyer,” and years later affectionately nicknamed “Old Isaiah” by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, was one of the greatest jurists and most innovative legal minds in our country’s history. Fearful of the concentration of power and committed to the principle that the Supreme Court has the authority and duty to protect American’s civil liberties, Brandeis forged new paths in the area of freedom of speech and the right to privacy that fede...
Protecting Your Pets After You’re Gone Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to ensure my pets are taken care of after I’m gone? I have two dogs and a cat that are my four-legged family, and I want to make sure they’ll be well taken care of after I die. Solo Senior Dear Solo, It’s a great question. Every year, approximately 500,000 cats and dogs enter shelters when their pet parents experience an emergency or pass away. Without a proper plan in place for the future care of your pets, they ar...
On April 27, 1906, Mrs. C.C. Schmidt came up from Jamestown to visit her daughter Miss Edith Schmidt, the Primary teacher at the New Rockford School; she left for home on May 2. Matt Mattson, Jr., was in visiting. Miss Vera Keime went to Fargo to consult an ear specialist on inflammation of her auditory nerve, an affliction she had for some time; she had an operation on April 30 and began feeling better. The baseball team hosted a social and put on a program at Phillips Academy to benefit the te...
This year local volunteers are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year's FPW campaign, "Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention." The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe. According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of...
Taryn Sveet, principal at Beach Public High School, is tired of an algorithm deciding when students are discharged from her classrooms only to see them ricochet back months later. “It is really hard to watch them come back the second and third time because every time a little bit more is gone,” Sveet said. “A little bit more of their hope for the future is gone.” Those students are residents at Home on the Range, a therapeutic ranch and qualified residential treatment program nestled on the rolling prairie just a few miles east of town. It is a...
