Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 26 - 50 of 1875
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on choosing an appropriate walker for my elderly father? He has some balance issues along with arthritis in his hips and could use a little more help than a cane provides. Wobbly in Wisconsin Dear Wobbly, When it comes to choosing a walker, there are several styles and options to consider, but selecting the best one for your father will depend on his needs, as well as where he’ll be using it. Here are some tips that can help you choose. Types of w...
On March 28, 1907, Frank Goodrich, Ed Starks and A.J. Ford made business trips to Carrington. Asa Hylton jumped out of a car [railroad or automobile?], sprained his right ankle, and ended up on crutches for over a week. On March 28 to 30, Mrs. H.R. Campbell held her Easter Millinery Opening. The March 29, 1907, “Transcript” mentioned the “Hope Dispatch” and the “Minot Optic.” The Eddy County Board of Health – R.P. Allison, president; W.C. Dresser, vice president; Dr. Charles MacLachlan, s...
"You'll never guess what I found behind the shed ... another peony," I shouted to my husband. This makes the tenth peony we have found in a random location around our backyard. Considering the peony is growing right next to my compost bin, I am not planning on keeping it there. Add that to the lilies I found along the fence line, the iris in the middle of the yard and the surprise tulips that popped up this spring in the front of the house, I have enough flowers to fill in some of the bare...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m going to retire in a few months and need to get some temporary health insurance until I can enroll in Medicare at age 65. What are my options? Early Retiree Dear Early, There are several places early retirees can find health insurance coverage before Medicare kicks in, but the best option for you will depend on your income level, your health care needs and how long you’ll need coverage for. Here’s where to look. Affordable Care Act: For most early retirees who aren...
On March 21 and 22, 1907, Adolph Wilson of Balfour was down on business. The March 22, 1907, “Transcript” reprinted a news item that George Fugina had brought with him from Osseo, Wisc. The item was purportedly from a resident of Portal, N.D., to her father in New York State and painted the winter conditions in North Dakota: blizzard after blizzard, temperatures of minus 52, intermittent train service causing a lack of food and fuel, cattle starving and people freezing to death nearly every day...
I moved to North Dakota in September of 2002. During my last week in East Lansing, Michigan, I was having a drink with a colleague who's a forest entomologist. She had been on a conference call all afternoon, where they were discussing a new insect that they had just identified in the Detroit area. They called it emerald ash borer (EAB). My friend said, "It's going to be a bad one." Here we are, 22 years later, and the insect has finally been confirmed in North Dakota in rural LaMoure County....
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any programs or organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to seniors? I believe I need some professional legal help but have limited income and very little savings. Almost 70 Dear Almost, Whether you need help drawing up a will or a contract, or you’re facing some sort of legal jeopardy or dilemma, hiring an attorney can be expensive. Most lawyers today charge anywhere between $100 and $300 an hour. Fortunately, there are a number of d...
Eye specialist F.W. Soule was at the Barlow drug store and at the Bucklin, Williams & Co. drug store in New Rockford on March 15 and 16, 1907. From 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 13, the Methodist ladies put on a supper at the home of Mrs. James Wiltsie; the menu was roast beef with brown gravy, ham with horse radish, Boston Baked Beans and Brown Bread, mashed potatoes, corn escalloped, pickles, salads, rolls, jelly and mixed cake. Price, 25 cents; ice cream, 10 cents extra. Over $40 was earned for the...
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes? I’m 60 years old, and in pretty good shape, but was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What did I miss? Diabetic Dan Dear Dan, The signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be so mild that many people miss them. That’s why testing is so important. Here’s what you should know. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than 38 million Americans have diabetes today, and another 97 million have predi...
There is truly so much beauty and wonder in nature if we take a few minutes in our busy schedules to appreciate it. I was looking at a tree last month when there was much more moisture, and something in the mulch caught my eye. No, it wasn't an insect, not this time anyway. It was a type of fungus called bird's nest fungi. Bird's nest fungi are small. You might easily step on them in the garden without noticing it. They range in size but are usually under one-quarter inch in width. I learned...
On March 6, 1907, Peter Michel’s brother arrived from Wisconsin to visit. Mr. and Mrs. F.W. House and family left for their new home, Mountain Home, Idaho; their furniture followed on March 9. J.E. Bennett left to visit his old home, Boone, Iowa, and planned to go on to Idaho; he had resigned as agent of the Great Western Elevator Co, due to his rheumatism. Miss Edith Kizer accompanied Mrs. George Fugina to Alamogordo, New Mexico Territory, where they would remain for the rest of the winter w...
Gardens in North Dakota look great this year. The rains have been plentiful in most areas, and our plants are thriving. Be prepared to protect your garden from insect pests. Swarms of flea beetles will be arriving soon, and I see white moths laying eggs on my cabbage today. Whenever my vegetable garden gets attacked by insect pests, I don't get sad. Instead, I get mad. Then I get even. When I was a farm boy, I sprayed a product called Sevin (perhaps misspelled but very effective) to kill the...
Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover cataract surgery? My eye doctor recently told me I’ve developed cataracts and should consider making plans for surgery in the next year or so. Almost 67 Dear Almost, Like gray hair and wrinkles, cataracts are an inevitable part of the aging process. Eventually, everyone (usually in their 60s) will develop cataracts, a condition that causes cloudy or blurry vision. The only way to correct this is through cataract surgery. Fortunately, Medicare does c...
Risk tolerance can play a large part in determining the structure and composition of an individual's investments and financial plan. As an investor, it’s important to know your risk tolerance for investments and be aware of circumstances that may affect it. Evaluating your risk tolerance regularly can help ensure your portfolio mix is still aligned with your current situation and future goals. Here are five considerations to make when assessing your risk profile: 1. Understand how risk tolerance can affect a portfolio. Investors with con...
On Feb. 27, 1907, Gilbert Bymoen came in from northwest of town on a social and business call. Veterinary surgeon F.W. Tompkins was down from Oberon. Considerable snow fell on February 27 and 28. On February 28, John “Jake” Schaefer came down from his farm near Sherwood to visit; he stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Maxwell and returned on March 6. Attorney P.M. Mattson went to Bismarck; he returned on March 5. That evening, Fred Davies joined the Woodmen Lodge. The March 1, 1907, “Tr...
Dear Savvy Senior, Because of my back pain and mobility problems, I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub that’s safe and easy to get in and out of. What all can you tell me about walk-in tubs, and can you recommend some top options? Old and Achy Dear Old, For mobility-challenged seniors, a walk-in bathtub can be a terrific option to consider because they’re much easier to get into and out of than a standard tub, which also helps prevent falls. Here’s what you should know, along with a...
My friend Don is recovering from a dislocated shoulder. He was on a ladder, using a chainsaw to prune branches from a tree. The first three branches came down safely and as planned. The last one did not. The final branch remained partially attached to the tree as it fell. The branch swept back towards the ladder and knocked it out from beneath Don. You can figure out the rest. Even though he was injured, Don realizes how lucky he was. A dislocated shoulder is tough, but it could've been a lot...
Do you want to hear a deep, dark secret? I didn't use to be a fan of daylilies. This confession is sheer heresy because I now oversee one of the largest public collections of daylilies in the United States. North Dakota State University is home to the American Daylily Society Historic Daylily Collection and has approximately 2,000 cultivars. In my former ignorance, I used to think daylilies were rather pedestrian because you see them everywhere. Now, I have an incredible appreciation for them....
Dear Savvy Senior, If my mother needs to move into a nursing home, what are the eligibility requirements to get Medicaid coverage? Caretaking Son Dear Caretaking, The rules and requirements for Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care are complicated and will vary according to the state your mother lives in. With that said, here’s a general, simplified rundown of what it takes to qualify. Medicaid eligibility Medicaid, the joint federal and state program that covers health care for the p...
On Feb. 21, 1907, Mrs. John Von Almen went to Jamestown to visit her sister, teacher Miss Vera Tyler. Mrs. Hugh Kennedy went to the same city for a visit with relatives and friends. Edith (Mrs. A.C.) Olsen also went down to Jamestown to visit her parents, Prof. C.C. and Mrs. Schmidt. Mrs. John O’Connell went to Minneapolis, where her husband was in a hospital recovering from a serious operation. H.H. Miller accompanied a carload of hogs to the South St. Paul market; he returned on February 2...
On Feb. 12, 1907, Academy student Mae Engberg was called home to Barlow by the news her father, J.R. Engberg, had died in the Norgaard Hospital in Fargo that morning from pneumonia. Funeral services were held in Fargo and conducted by the Elks Lodge. Engberg was 49, had been born in Sweden, and had arrived in Barlow in 1897, where he helped start the Engberg Farm and Land Co. He was survived by his wife, four children – Sumner, Mae, Guy W. and Thaddeus R. – and a brother Barney L. Engberg, all o...
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently received an email that I needed to update my online Social Security account. Is this legit or is it a scam? Suspicious Susan Dear Susan, The Social Security Administration did indeed send out a legitimate email last month to notify recipients that they are making changes to the way you access Social Security’s online services, including your personal “my Social Security” account. The changes will simplify your sign-in experience and align with federal authe...
Adding aroma, texture and some fun, herbs are a fantastic addition to any garden. When choosing my garden herbs, I often go through the old song, "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme" and then add my kitchen staples of basil, cilantro and mint. This year I decided to get a little experimental and bought some cinnamon basil seeds. I will admit, they were on sale and I was curious, but it has been an exciting addition to the garden. Watching the basil grow and waiting to smell the aroma was a good...
On Feb. 6, 1907, James Hobbs came in on business. Gull River Lumber Company manager W.R. Erwin and R. Delle McCloud were married in the home of the bride at Prescott, Iowa; they would reside in New Rockford after March 15 [actually, March 2]. Early in the morning of February 7, the rotary plow went through New Rockford, but the snow drifts were so bad that it didn’t reach Jamestown until the afternoon of February 8. On February 8, former resident Dr. J.A. Carter drove over from Warwick on a p...
Dear Savvy Senior, I work for a county health department and every summer we’re seeing more and more seniors get sick and even die from heat-related illness. Can you write an awareness piece on the affects extreme heat has on older adults, and what they can do to guard against this summertime risk. Thanks for helping keep seniors safe! Health Advocate Dear Advocate, Happy to oblige! Most people don’t realize that each year, extreme summertime heat kills more people in the U.S. than hurricanes, f...
