Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 326 - 350 of 1875
Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed a phone call with his sister, Sharon Laxdal, Sunday and a visit with supper at his sister, Ruth, and Andy Braaten’s home. Last Sunday, niece Nikki Braaten was also a supper guest at Jimmy’s. Tuesday, Charlotte Koepplin and Janet Laube were passengers on the South Central van to Harvey where they had medical appointments. Monday evening, Charlotte Koepplin was host to the January meeting of the Circle Trail Riders, Inc. at her home. Those attending were President Cory, and Katie Jorgensen, Dale and Diane Rosenberg, Bill...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Neil Buck, Sr. MarJean Pfau spent some time with YipYip on Tuesday while master Janet Laube was away on medical business. Monday, Shirley Packard rode the South Central van to Fargo where she met Linda Lies and kept an appointment at the eye clinic. Thursday evening visitor at the Ken and Marvis Holte home was daughter Amanda Bickett. Eloise Lucht received a phone call from son Scott one evening while he was in Wisconsin. He was checking on mom, who is doing fine. Janet Laube enjoyed...
In recent weeks, I've been sharing about the collaborative efforts that founded the museum. The Pioneer Daughters were just one of the many organizations involved. After all, they were a local chapter with historic interests. The first objective of the organizations included recording pioneer family histories. The second was to construct a shelf to display historic items in a public setting. As ideas developed and were shared, the project grew into something much bigger. The ideas grew so big...
Snow, salt and soil: Not a recipe for the latest trendy dish. But it could be a recipe for tragedy on your turf and trees. As cold and snowy weather sets in many of us focus on safety precautions, as we should. We watch the weather forecast, we gauge the extra time it may take to travel, we check outside to see if we need to sweep or shovel the walk...and maybe, for good measure, we sprinkle (or pour) some de-icing salt on surfaces where ice has formed. Safety first. While safety must be a...
The Sept. 15, 1905, "Transcript" listed the high school courses for the year as Latin, Algebra, Geometry, Ancient History, Physical Geography and Elementary Meteorology, English Composition and Rhetoric, Political Economy, Business Law, Drawing, and Oratory. John Anderson was painting the new residence of Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Aldrich. An item said that D.B. Wellman's brother had recently died in Maine. During the week Charles Goss brought in a load of No. 1 Northern Wheat which ran 15 bushels to...
Dear Savvy Senior, I started drawing my Social Security retirement benefits back in 2021 when I was forced to retire early, but I’m now interested going back to work part-time. Will this affect my benefits, and if so, how much? Back to Work Dear Back, You can collect Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time but depending on how old you are and how much you earn, some or all of your benefits could be temporarily withheld. Here’s how it works. SSA earning rules Social Security...
When the Pioneer Daughters first organized in 1961, they set out to document their family histories. This granted future generations an incredible window into the past. You too can take a look through this window! It is open to the public, through the Eddy County Museum’s website, at eddycounty.catalogaccess.com. Currently, there are 39 “Pioneer Histories” ready and waiting to show you a piece of the past. For now, I will share a few excerpts. I only ask that you ponder this: here we are, in 2023, reading the histories that were written 60 ye...
On the morning of September 9, 1905, Harry Hawthorn, the 14-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawthorn, and two boys from the gypsy camp along the river went out on the water in a boat. A shotgun they had along was somehow discharged and the pellets lodged in young Hawthorn’s left leg, just below the hip, along with parts of the wooden paddle. He was taken to the Ed Martin residence and the doctors were called. They dressed the wound and decided that amputation might not be necessary. H...
Birdwatching has grown to be one of the most popular hobbies in the U.S. North Dakota is noted as a birdwatcher's paradise, with wide-open spaces featuring habitats that range from grasslands to prairie potholes to forests. The state is home to a surprising abundance of 376 different species! (see a checklist on the N.D. Game & Fish website) An easy method of birdwatching in the winter is to simply look out the window into your own backyard. Birdfeeders are a sure way to attract a variety of...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good reacher-grabber tools for seniors with back or hip problems who need help picking things up off the ground? I bought a cheap one a few months ago that doesn’t work very well but would like to find one that does. Bad Back Betty Dear Betty, A good “reacher-grabber” is a very practical and popular tool for anyone who struggles with injuries, arthritis or loss of mobility. It works like an extension of your arm allowing you to reach down and pick thing...
The history of the Pioneer Daughters extend back to 1929 when J.M. Diving delivered a speech in Dickenson titled "The Pioneer Mother of N. Dak." The Pioneer Daughters were a special branch of the North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs. To be eligible to join, a woman needed to be the descendant of a pioneer family who settled in the area prior to its statehood. The primary goal of the organization was "to honor the memory of pioneer mothers of this state and to keep alive its heritage."...
On Sept. 4, 1905, the Eddy County Commission (Dailey, Dafoe, Gunvaldson) met and voted to pay the following: $29.20, Mrs. M.E. Pottner, care of Mrs. Clara Swantz and for bedding destroyed; $102.50, Mrs. Carrie E. Fay, care and nursing of Mrs. Clara Swantz and for bedding destroyed; $7.20, New Rockford Light & Water Improvement Co., June and July lights; $4, H.W. Wilson, Aug. and Sept. rent for telephone; $90, Mrs. A.G. Gardner, register of deeds’ clerk for July and Aug.; $80, John Collins, j...
WINTER. If this season is defined by cold, snowy weather – then it arrived nearly two months ago, long before the astronomical calendar-date of winter's start on December 21. Local weather reports warn us to protect our bodily extremities (our head, hands and feet) from exposure, to reduce the risk of frostbite. When it's bad enough outside, many of us can make the choice to hunker down inside. With the wind and harsh temperatures, how are trees on the Northern Plains able to survive? For s...
Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to make changes to my Medicare coverage now? I know we’ve passed the fall open enrollment period, but I’ve heard that there are other times of the year beneficiaries can make changes. What can you tell me? Changed My Mind Dear Changed, Yes! The annual Medicare open enrollment period isn’t your only opportunity to swap out Medicare coverage. There are other opportunities, but the timing of when you can make those changes depends on your specific circu...
Welcome to a newly relaunched edition of Archival Anecdotes! This exclusive feature first came to be during the 2020 pandemic and continued to the end of 2021. In past editions of Archival Anecdotes, I took readers back to the beginnings of Eddy County- some 140+ years ago. Readers learned about the commercial development that came to define Eddy County, as well as some of the modern inventions that undoubtedly influenced life on the prairie. We took a look at some of the fashion and styles of...
On the night of Aug. 29, 1905, three residences were targeted by burglars. About midnight, a burglar entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Mulvey on Lamborn Avenue West through a window. His movements awakened Mulvey, who “turned a searchlight on the intruder” who was ten feet from the bed. The man fled through the window and a search failed to find him. An attempt was made to enter the home of Dr. and Mrs. Charles MacLachlan, but their dog frightened the would-be thief away. A successful ent...
If you are someone who feels compelled to make New Year's Resolutions, here are some simple resolutions to make you happier and healthier – and they are easier than losing some weight: Become a PLANT owner. We are months away from tending plants in our flower beds and gardens, but how about plants in your home or office? Research shows that just the presence of indoor plants can lower human stress levels. One study found that actively caring for plants calmed the autonomic nervous system and l...
Dear Savvy Senior, What steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 71-year-old uncle, who’s divorced with no children, has terminal cancer. He’s asked me to take care of his affairs so I would like to find out what I need to do after he passes away. Unsure Nephew Dear Unsure, I’m very sorry to hear about your uncle. The death of a loved of can bring about a host of different tasks and responsibilities. Here’s a list of some things you can do now, and after his death, that can help ke...
The annual holiday season is intended to be a time for giving thanks and spreading cheer. Song lyrics tell us it's the happiest time of the year. But for many, even in a normal year, the holidays bring stress. How can you help yourself through stressful times? Take a break. Get outside for a walk among the trees. Trees care for your peace of mind. Exposure to nature decreases mental fatigue by relaxing and restoring your mind. Trees care for your vitality. Trees absorb pollutants so you can...
Dear Savvy Senior, Falls and fires are the two things I worry most about for my elderly father who lives alone. Do you have any suggestions on what we can do to help keep him safe, and keep an eye on him from afar? Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Of course! There are a number of small adjustments and modifications you can make to your dad’s home to help protect him from falls and fires, both of which cause thousands of injuries and deaths each year. Here are some tips to get you start...
On August 22, 1905, Estelle Conklin left to visit friends and relatives at Oakes. Mrs. C.D.W. Lewis of Carrington sold 160 acres of land to F.S. Dunham west of New Rockford, land that adjoined that of Dunham. At 5 p.m. August 22, Mrs. W.T. Buck, hosted a dinner for ten of her friends. The rooms of her house were decorated with garden flowers and the table centerpiece was a large bowl of nasturtiums. Cards with descriptive verses were found at each of the ten places set at the table and eac...
Everyone has heard the terms “will” and “trust,” but not everyone knows the differences between the two. Wills and trusts are important tools of estate planning. Each has strengths and limitations. Here’s what to know as you determine what’s best for you and your estate plan. A will is a legal document that helps ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. A will can accomplish four things, to occur upon death: 1. Assign someone to oversee your estate. 2. Name the personal guardian who will care for your minor children a...
Wreaths, door swags, garlands, and containers filled with evergreens have long been part of winter celebrations and displays. Keep them fresh and looking their best throughout the holidays with minimal effort. Fresh greenery with pliable branches and firmly attached needles will last the longest. Check for good color and an aroma you prefer. Consider buying extra greenery and storing it in the garage or another cool location. Use these to replace any indoor greenery that is starting to bro...
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips do you recommend to Medicare beneficiaries dealing with hefty medical bills? My husband recently had open heart surgery and is recovering slowly, but the medical bills are coming in fast and furious and they’re putting us in medical debt. Struggling in Springfield Dear Struggling, I’m sorry to hear about your billing struggles, but medical debt has unfortunately become a chronic problem in this country. According to U.S. Census data 19 percent of Americans househo...
In addition to Christmas trees, there are other plants that have become traditional during the Holiday Season. The Christmas cactus is native to the coastal mountains of Brazil, found in lush forests that receive high amounts of rainfall and humidity. The plants grow not in the ground but secure roots in debris and decayed leaves that have collected on tree branches. While Christmas cactus has a smooth, scalloped stem, the closely-related and more common Thanksgiving cactus has teeth or a s...
