Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 51 - 75 of 1875
We are in the dog days of summer and many gardens are on full display. Some North Dakotans long for this time of year as they spend their weekends at the lake, at rodeos or simply outside. Other North Dakotans are spending their time indoors as they don't like the heat and are looking forward to the cooler days that we will have in a couple of months. The cooler months bring us a second chance to grow some cool-season crops. If you are looking for a pop of color in your garden this fall,...
I saw the river of creamy liquid on our garage floor at the base of the freezer. I was on the way to retrieve something to thaw for dinner a few years ago. My heart sank as I walked closer. I saw that the freezer door was slightly ajar. The liquid came from a large box of melting ice cream bars that were irresistible to my children, especially on warm summer days. After squeezing the food packages, I closed the door and began coming up with a game plan to deal with thawed food. Let’s just say that this mom was not happy. I found an ice cream w...
On July 11-12, 4-H'ers and local residents enjoyed a full slate of fun activities at this year's 4-H Achievement Days. On Thursday, July 11, the kids had a blast playing under the foam machine and in the bouncy house, while community members took in live music, great food and the many static displays available for viewing. On Friday, July 12, the 4-H'ers put their showmanship skills to the test at the livestock show, which was followed by the annual premium sale later that evening. For results...
The Feb. 1, 1907, “Transcript” stated that recently in the Morris area, John Seckinger had driven his team and wagon to a haystack to get some hay for his animals and got stuck; James Casey helped extricate the horses and wagon. Also in the Morris area, George Pincott was entertaining his neighbors in the evenings by playing his graphophone [an improved early phonograph]. Mr. and Mrs. F.W. House and family were waiting for the tracks to be cleared so they could leave for their new home, Mou...
Last year, I seeded a small patch of bee lawn to see how it would work in my yard. It is an out-of-the-way area tucked behind a shed and spruce tree that I don't like to mow. I wanted to try it out before I committed to converting more areas of the backyard into a bee lawn. A bee lawn combines flowering plants for pollinators with low maintenance turfgrass. Not just any flowering plants can be used for a bee lawn. The flowering plants have to be good sources of pollen and nectar for...
Dear Savvy Senior, My 77-year-old mother, who loves to cook, has had several kitchen-related accidents over the past year. What tips can you recommend for making a kitchen safer and more practical for seniors, without doing a big expensive remodel. Inquiring Daughter Dear Inquiring, There are a number of small improvements and simple modifications you can do that can make a big difference in making your mom’s kitchen safer and easier to maneuver. Depending on her needs, here are some tips for d...
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are recognized as one of the most attractive retirement savings vehicles available to investors. IRAs allow investors to save and grow money in a tax-advantaged account. Utilizing a retirement savings vehicle like this can greatly enhance your long-term financial prosperity, but deciding which type of IRA is right for your investment goals can be a challenge. Here are answers to common questions around this important topic. 1. What types of IRAs should I consider? At its most basic level, there are two t... Full story
Eddy County continues to be almost 4 inches above average for rainfall when compared to the 30-year National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration average for the period between April 15 and July 14. Six days in a row with little rainfall and maximum temperatures above 80ºF allowed producers to get some haying done and gave the corn some good growing days. The low spots continue to be full of water. Total precipitation for the period of April 15 to July 16 for the surrounding area was 14.04 inc...
What's the biggest threat to gardens today in the Dakotas? It is herbicide misuse. Nothing else comes close. Gardeners send me over 1,000 photos of sick plants every summer. The most common photos are of tomato and potato vines that are mysteriously twisted and curled. In many cases, nearby tree leaves are stretched and cupped. These symptoms are caused by herbicide injury. Today's herbicides are much more powerful and persistent than ever. Lawn clippings may be toxic to garden plants. In the...
Dear Savvy Senior, Is macular degeneration hereditary? My mother lost much of her vision from it before she died, and now at age 65, I’m concerned I may get it too. What can you tell me? Brown Eyed Betty Dear Betty, Unfortunately, having a parent or sibling with macular degeneration does indeed increase your risk of getting it by three to four times. But the good news is there are things you can do to protect your eyesight, and a number of treatments that are available if you do happen to get i...
Reports on Jan. 26, 1907, showed the following: The First National Bank of New Rockford, James E. Hyde, cashier, showed resources (assets) of $81,222.72 down $7,772.59 from the $88,995.31 of November 12. Checking accounts were $18,398.79, down $475.52 from the $18,874.31 of November 12. The Bank of New Rockford, Assistant Cashier P.J. Braman, had resources (assets) of $191,959.36, down $17,828.49 from the $209,787.85 of November 12. Checking accounts amounted to $75,489.15, down $21,738.10 from the $97,227.26 of November 12. The Farmers and...
On Jan. 19, 1907, the boiler of the steam heating plant in the Hays & Adams Hardware quit, so the proprietors had to go back to using the “old way” [coal or wood]. Brownlee & Violet came through the blizzard with two loads of grain for the market. Mrs. Jerry Van Heizen [Huizen] died in childbirth at her farm home northeast of town; she left her husband and four children. The funeral was conducted in the home on January 22 with a temporary interment on the farm until the spring when she was bur...
Dear Savvy Senior, I need to hire a good in-home caregiver to help my elderly father who lives alone. What’s the best way to do this? Searching Sarah Dear Sarah, Finding a good in-home caregiver for an elderly parent is not always easy. How can you find one that’s reliable and trustworthy, as well as someone your parent likes and is comfortable with? Here are some tips that can help. Know his needs Before you start the task of looking for an in-home caregiver, your first step is to det...
I travel a lot throughout North Dakota. It's part of my job. While it's sometimes hard to be away from home so much, I do get to see a lot of the state, enjoying both its natural beauty and the variety of the many small towns. I'm always on the lookout for rare or unique tree species during my travels. Recently, I was in Hettinger, N.D., and saw a newly-planted "MN Strain" redbud tree. I was glad to see the folks in this town trying something new and different. I was also a little worried, as th...
On Jan. 11, 1907, J.W. Perry returned from a lengthy stay in Minneapolis, where he had undergone an operation; he was much improved. That evening, the New Rockford Band sponsored a dance during which the band played as an orchestra for the large crowd. Early in the morning of January 12, two passenger trains arrived in New Rockford from the north. One then started for Carrington, but found the going so bad that conductor Williams of the other train was told to “tie up” in New Rockford. The sno...
Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I had our estate plan – including a will, power of attorney and advance directive – drawn up about 10 years ago but have recently read that our plan should include a digital will too. What can you tell us about this? Almost 80 Dear Almost, If you or your wife spend much time online, adding a separate digital will document to your estate plan that provides a list of your digital assets would be extremely helpful to your loved ones when you die, not to mention it...
"I need to plant a hosta under my tree, which variety is your favorite?" This innocent question to one of the NDSU Extension Master Gardeners in Ward County sent me down a rabbit hole learning about this beautiful shade-loving plant. Hostas are a member of the asparagus family and are native to Asia. With over 2,000 different cultivars, there are many different leaf and flower colors, and variegations. Common flower colors are white, lavender and purple. The bell-shaped flowers may be fragrant...
In 2023, Americans reported they were the victims of more nearly $10 billion in financial fraud.1 With fraud increasing in frequency and intricacy, investors must stay vigilant about protecting their financial security. Here are six steps you can take to help protect yourself: 1. Actively avoid scams. The best advice for bypassing fraud involves a series of don’ts. Don’t pick up calls or respond to texts from numbers you don’t recognize. If your bank leaves a message, return the call only after double-checking you have the correct number for y...
On the morning of Sunday, Jan. 6, 1907, a special train brought teachers Miss Lillian Lund, Miss Millicent Wiche/Weibe, and Miss Lillyan Faust back from their holidays. That afternoon, a special train brought students Misses Harrison, Solsberg, and Erikson from Esmond; the girls would live in the Phillips Academy dormitory. On January 7, the New Rockford School re-opened after the holidays. A train made it to New Rockford, but there was not another one until January 11 because of the snow nearly...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can I stop my Social Security retirement benefits and restart them later to get a bigger payment? I recently got a nice unexpected inheritance, so don’t need the money from Social Security right now. If possible, I would like to suspend my benefits and restart them at age 70. Do-over Dan Dear Dan, Yes, there are actually two different strategies that allow Social Security beneficiaries to undo their claiming decision. But to be eligible, there are certain conditions y...
Our bi-annuall celebration of collegiate success is here! Click the link below to download our special section, Collegiate Congratulations, featuring dozens of area college students! https://www.newrockfordtranscript.com/home/cms_data/dfault/pdfs/misc/2024-06-24.pdf A special thank you to all the local businesses and area colleges that sponsored this section. We could not produce this without their support!...
From January 1 to the evening of Jan. 3, 1907, the area was blanketed by the heaviest snow storm in some years. The railroad tracks were blocked until the rotary plow came through on the morning of January 4. Many New Rockford-bound passengers were stranded when trains were stopped in Sheyenne and Carrington; the railroad put them up in hotels. On January 3, Louis Oefstedahl and George Norman came down from Sheyenne on skis; it was Norman’s first experience with skis and probably his last. On t...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any easier alternatives to a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer? I just turned 60 and my wife keeps nagging me to get tested, but I hate the idea of drinking that laxative solution and being sedated for the procedure. Squeamish Steven Dear Steven, While a colonoscopy remains the most accurate screening test for detecting colon cancer (94 percent accurate), there are other easier – although less accurate – tests available. But be aware that if the result of one...
Eddy County Museum's collection of pioneer histories written in the early 1960s have proved instrumental in developing exhibits in the Stavanger Church. Our new exhibit follows the settlement of North Dakota from the 1860s to the 1910s. It integrates pioneer artifacts, stories of migration and a collection of wedding attire to tell the stories of Norwegian, Swedish, German, Russian, Czech, Scottish and English immigrants – many of whom sought to become landowners through the Homestead Act of 1...
Due to repeated rainfall, Eddy County as well as most of the state is no longer suffering from a drought. I started reporting rainfall in Sheyenne and New Rockford as part of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network (CoCoRahs) on April 15 (CoCoRahs.org). Total precipitation for the period of April 15 to June 11 for the surrounding area was 8.53 inches in New Rockford, 7.92 inches in Sheyenne, 7.22 inches eight miles north of McHenry, and 8.16 inches four miles north of...
