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The doctrine of nullification, a pernicious pillar of southern resistance to the federal government in the 19th and 20th centuries, promotes a constitutional theory that was emphatically rejected by the framers of the Constitution, when they cast the Articles of Confederation into the ash can of history. Legislators across the country have resurrected this discredited doctrine and have introduced legislation that, in one way or another, would assert state authority to declare “null and void” federal laws and executive orders with which they dis...
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer for downsizing? My husband and I would like to relocate from our house into a retirement community condo near our daughter, but need to get rid of a lot of personal possessions before we can move. Overwhelmed Willa Dear Willa, The process of weeding through a house full of stuff and parting with old possessions is difficult and overwhelming for most people. A good place to start is to see if your kids, grandkids or other family members would like any...
On Feb. 11, 1904, a real estate transaction in the Charles J. Maddux law office saw Edgar College sell a quarter of land, just over the Foster County line, to John A. Dolle of Jackson, Minn., but formerly of the New Rockford area, for $2400; the acreage adjoined land already owned by Mr. Dolle. Joseph Dutee was in from eastern Eddy County. F.N. Chaffee came up from Carrington on business. Rev. Fred Culp returned to Carrington after visiting his nephew Charles Culp and his family. Nellie...
The time has come. The Eddy County Museum will soon be opening for the season. Every Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the public will be welcomed to tour the museum. Now you can see the artifacts which I have featured here in Archival Anecdotes, or maybe you'd rather stumble upon something you've never seen before. One thing is for sure, you are bound to find something that strikes your interest, that makes you think. After all, that's what...
If Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wy.) had been purged from the House GOP leadership simply because of policy differences on matters of domestic and international issues, few in the United States, outside the ranks of party activists, reporters and political pundits, would have paid much attention to the machinations. And, given the fact that this column does not traffic in politics, but is dedicated, rather, to the promotion of the Constitution — its origins, text, architecture, history, interpretation and application — it is virtually certain that no...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about lung cancer screenings? I was a big smoker, but quit years ago, so I’m wondering if I should be checked out. Former Smoker Dear Former, Lung cancer screening is used to detect the presence of lung cancer in otherwise healthy people with a high risk of lung cancer. Should you be screened? It depends on your age and your smoking history. Here’s what you should know. Screening Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force – an indep...
Over the last year, the pandemic has given people a small glimpse of the vital role of EMS professionals. The sacrifice and dedication of EMTs, paramedics and other EMS practitioners has rightfully earned them admiration and gratitude in their communities. Calling emergency medical staff heroes sometimes obscures the fact that-behind those masks-are people who, every day, take on many crucial roles: Healthcare professional. Emergency manager. Social worker. Crisis counselor. Consoler....
The Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford has provided emergency medical services to the community for 50 years. Work began in 1970, when 18 firemen attended Advanced First Aid classes and an Ambulance Corporation was started within the Fire Department. Those completing the class in March of 1971 included Celester Risovi, Marty Lucht, Gary Risovi, Robert Wright, David Simon, Mel Boyer, Pat Caulfield, John Wishart, Vic Risovi, George Guler, Fred Miller, Darwyn Kanzelman, Dennis Larson, Gord...
A six-year member of Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford, Judge James Hovey, was recently recognized for his volunteer service. Foster County State's Attorney Kara Brinster nominated Hovey for the Southeast Judicial District Bar Association Community Service Award. Members choose an individual to nominate at their annual meeting. Hovey joined the local ambulance service in 2015 and took the EMT class. He volunteers, on average, 1,200 hours per year. He is on call for the ambulance many weekends, covering five shifts of pager duty from...
Sometimes working through the archives at the Eddy County Museum is a bit like putting together a puzzle. Just as it is with puzzles, sometimes an answer seems to pop out. This week in particular, something interesting happened- I finally started to put faces with the names and places of long ago. This story began when I took an extra moment to pause before leaving the Dodd's School House, and admired the collection of shoes dating back a century or more. One pair of women's hunting boo...
On Feb. 2, 1904, Julius Ponto of rural Sheyenne was in Devils Lake at the U.S. Land Office. He had recently been discharged from a Fargo hospital, where he had been confined for a year after a serious head operation. During his absence someone had contested his homestead land, so Ponto was in Devils Lake to prove his claim. That evening, the Commercial Association met in the law offices of C.J. Maddux. Prof. Vernon P. Squires of UND, lectured in the Opera House on “American War Songs and B...
No doctrine has posed a greater threat to the U.S. Constitution than the flawed assertion of state sovereignty. It represented the extreme versions of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of 1798, that asserted the authority of states to nullify federal laws, which would have eviscerated the Supremacy Clause and turned the Constitution on its head. It fueled the secession of southern states from the Union, and plunged the nation into the Civil War. And, it has been invoked to deny enforcement of the Bill of the Rights and 14th Amendment...
Dear Savvy Senior, Is there an easy way to figure out how much I will need to save for retirement? My wife and I are both in our late fifties and want to figure out about how much we’ll need in order to retire comfortably. Ready to Retire Dear Ready, How much money you need to retire comfortably is a great question that all working adults should ask themselves. Unfortunately, far too few ever bother thinking about it. But calculating an approximate amount of how much you’ll need to have sav...
The arrival of the pasque flower (pulsatilla vulgari) is one of the most telling signs that spring has arrived on the prairie. But why stop there? Signs are all around us! Just look at the new growth on trees, the greening grass on the lawn, and dandelions bringing a splash of color to our lives. The song birds get busy well before dawn. From the rhubarb shoots to the lilac bushes, new growth is all around. Soon the grass on the prairie will be thick, and so will the ticks. May we continue to...
On Jan. 27, 1904, a “dynamite cartridge” exploded and sent a piece deep into Willie Christ’s left eye. After Dr. MacLachlan examined the eye, he recommended sending the young man to Dr. Archibald, an eye specialist in St. Paul. That afternoon, Anton Haas accompanied him to St. Paul, since Willie’s father was visiting in South Dakota. By March 5, the boy had had six pieces of the cartridge removed from the eye and Archibald had “strong hopes” of saving the boy’s eyesight. On Jan. 28, John McCr...
“Federalism,” which refers to the allocation of powers between the federal and state governments, has been a source of contention since the dawn of the republic. American citizens have vigorously participated in discussions and debates about how and where the line of authority is drawn between the two spheres of governance and, as everyone knows, deeply-held, tragic misconceptions exploded in the form of the Civil War. Historically, and in our time, many of the great political and legal issues that have enveloped the nation have lain at the...
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the best Medicare coverage options for COVID-vaccinated retirees, who are eager to travel? My wife and I will both turn 65 over the next few months and would like to know which Medicare plans are best for extensive travelers. Almost 65 Dear Almost, The best Medicare plans for retirees who plan to travel will vary depending on your destinations. But, before you book a trip make sure you know the current CDC COVID-19 travel recommendations (see CDC.g...
We humans need a break from time to time. The constant barrage of information and emotion can be difficult. In the 21st century, we often equate a leisurely break with a dose of Netflix. A century prior however, people were finding exciting entertainment options through print media. This week, I share two printed games that people of the early 20th century enjoyed. Both of these 'games' were donated by early Eddy County Museum board member Elsie Kerr. Elsie's collection includes over 50 media...
On Jan. 20 and 21, 1904, J.R. Winslow was in Carrington on legal matters. On Jan. 21, H.J. Radtke arrived from Sparta, Wisconsin, to visit his brother W.E. Radtke and family. That evening, Imson & Edgar’s Ideals played in the Opera House. They also performed on the evenings of Jan. 22 and 23, as well as a 2 o’clock matinee on Jan. 23. That evening in Sheyenne, a large group of the members of the Sheyenne Lutheran Church and many other residents of that community gathered at the Baptist Church, and then under the leadership of T.N. Gil...
When 17-year old Darnella Frazier used her cell phone on May 25, 2020, to record the murder of George Floyd - a horrifying episode which, viewers across the globe know, lasted nine minutes and 29 seconds, she probably did not stop to think that she was exercising her First Amendment right of freedom of expression and, perhaps, an element of freedom of the press. As the guilty verdict in the murder trial of Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin revealed, she was “filming” not only an American tragedy in real time, but the most impactful civil rig...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good technology classes or online learning resources for inexperienced seniors? I have a computer and a smartphone, but my knowledge and skills are pretty limited. Tech Challenged Senior Dear Senior, There are many different technology teaching tools available to older adults, which can help you learn new tech skills so you can better utilize your devices. Here are some good options to consider. Local classes or workshops: Depending where you live,...
Hat pins were once a commonly used tool that was both beautiful in design and strategic in function. The pins usually measured eight inches in length or more, and fulfilled one purpose- to secure a hat onto a woman's head. It was a useful and necessary tool, especially as hats increased in size, weight and texture. The way they worked was simple, passing through the hat and catching in a bun of hair underneath. Their practicality could not be overstated, as no one wanted their beautiful hat to...
About 8 p.m. Jan. 9, 1904, Charles Ducke, 26 and unmarried, went out of his farmhouse with a lantern to check on the livestock, leaving his aged mother in the house. When he did not return, his mother thought he went to a neighbor’s house and stayed there. He still had not returned by morning, so she thought he had spent the night at the neighbor’s. However, by noon she was alarmed enough to walk to the neighbor’s, only to discover he had not been there. Some men accompanied her home and continu...
President Biden recently signed an executive order creating a bi-partisan commission that will study U.S. Supreme Court reform and, among other things, examine the size of the court and the justices’ lifetime appointments. The order excited partisan debate before the ink was dry. Former President Trump, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and a host of republican leaders and commentators have warned that the plan will lead to partisan “court-packing” efforts by Democrats. Some liberals are, indeed, eager to expand the size of the Supreme Co...
Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I have been thinking about preplanning our funerals now, so our kids won’t have to later, but we would like to find out if it’s a good idea to prepay. What can you tell us? Living on a Budget Dear Living, Planning your funerals in advance is definitely a smart move. Not only does it give you and your wife time to make a thoughtful decision on the type of service you want, it also allows you to shop around to find a good funeral provider, and it will spare your fam...
