Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 801 - 825 of 1875
The vast majority of Americans, polls reveal, lament the ugliness and incivility that punctuate our politics. The contentiousness, coarseness and divisiveness have spawned widespread apathy, and undermined faith and confidence in our system. Those who continue to participate agree that our nation requires wholesome remedies, sooner rather than later. While it is unrealistic to expect a standard of decorum that reflects lawn tennis language, it is not too much to expect elements of civility. Consider five modest pledges that citizens can accept...
Comforts of Home The mid- to late-1800s was a booming time for North Dakota, as settlers arrived from nearby states such as Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. Toward the turn of the century, foreign immigrants made their way to the prairie from countries such as Norway, Sweden, Finland, Ireland, England, Scotland, Germany and more. Often immigrants would have to travel via boat and train to make it to their destination. They had arrived with the intent to be Americans, but that didn't stop...
Coronavirus Versus Flu: How to Tell the Difference Dear Savvy Senior, Can you explain the differences between the coronavirus and seasonal flu? I’m 70-years-old, and usually get a standard flu shot, but would like to find out what else I can do to protect myself this winter. Worried Senior Dear Worried, Great question! Because of the dual danger of Influenza (flu) and COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently warned that this fall and winter could be the worst e...
If there is anything the Eddy County Museum has an abundance of it would be agricultural artifacts. Of course! This area was founded and developed upon agriculture. The Homestead Act attracted settlers and immigrants alike. Part of the requirement to claim homestead lands was to work the land, making it suitable for crops. As a result, by the end of the 19th century, there were 27,611 farms in North Dakota, and on average they were 277 acres in size. Homesteaders found that wheat grew...
The July 10, 1903, “Transcript” carried an ad for Ulrich Sprecher: For sale at his farm 5 miles southwest of New Rockford until October 1— two mowers (one McCormick and one wood), one 6-foot hay rake, one 7-foot disc harrow, one 14-inch breaking plow; one wide-tired wagon with grain box, one buggy. For sale— milch cows, one fresh; they will be sold cheap, H.A. Buffington. Clayton Hall had a number of horses and pigs for sale. Stonemason Gustave Lauch had completed the stone foundation for Willia...
Sakara Louise Topp, age 25, of Onida, S.D., left this world behind by suicide on the afternoon of September 10, 2020. Funeral service was held Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Midkota High School, Glenfield, N.D. Burial was at the Grace City Cemetery, Grace City, N.D. Pastor Lynn Schultz officiated with special recorded music. Casket bearers were Brayden Topp, Chase Ellingson, Cayler Ellingson, Austin Neumiller, Aaron Neumiller, Tristin Larson, Kevin Thibodeau Jr. and Colton Hanson. Honorary...
Should I Buy Long-Term Care Insurance? Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I have thought about purchasing a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a policy we may never use. Is there a good rule of thumb on who should or shouldn’t buy long-term care insurance? Getting Old Dear Getting, There are two key factors you need to consider that can help you determine if purchasing a long-term care (LTC) insurance policy is a smart decision for you a...
Ervin Longnecker, Cory Jorgensen, Dale and Diane Rosenberg, Sarah Ludwig, Nancy Ludwig, and Charlotte Koepplin were among those who took in a Circle Trail Riders Inc, meeting Monday evening at Hanson's Bar in New Rockford. Martin Koepplin was a brief stopper at the Charlotte Koepplin home Tuesday afternoon. Saturday Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed visiting over dinner with Andy and Ruth Braaten and Noelle at the Braaten home. Early Thursday morning Charlotte Koepplin was on her way to Devils Lake where she did some shopping and kept an appointment at...
Grace Ihry of Valley City visited Hunter Buehler last weekend. Monday evening, they announced their engagement. A September 2021 wedding is in the works. Congratulations, Grace and Hunter. Doug Gilles and Dave Kenner visited Todd Buehler last week. Breana and Michael Pacheco, Waylon and Mavis of Watford City spent last weekend at the Buehler farm. Elisa and Joe Wentz of Bismarck welcomed a baby daughter on August 15. She wasn’t due to arrive until November. They are now all at the Mayo Clinic receiving the much-needed care due a premature i...
Bill and Diana Ziegler, Duff Settelmeyer, Jay Cudworth and Dianne Goebel were among those to take in a Circle Trail Riders Inc. meeting Tuesday evening at Hanson's Bar in New Rockford. Final plans were made for the upcoming Fall Ride. Niece Robin Westall of Fargo was a Thursday guest and helper at the Janet Laube home. Robin returned to Fargo Friday. Bill and Joyce Starke celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Sunday with an open house at the Congregational Church in New Rockford. Many family and long time friends brought good wishes....
July 4, 1903, was chilly. There were New Rockford people at the Chautauqua Grove (J. Adam Bede was the orator; Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Thomson and family were there; they returned home the next day; Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Hyde and Miss Eddys Cole were there; they returned on July 6; Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Mitchell and family, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Clark, Miss Harriet Jefferson, Donald Niven, Lloyd Whiteman, and A.C. Buck were there); Harvey (including John Anderson); Carrington (Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Flater); and...
Dear Savvy Senior, I never thought about becoming an organ donor until my brother died of kidney failure last year. But at age 78, I would like to know if I’m too old to be a donor, or if they would even use my organs if I were to die from COVID-19. What can you tell me? Potential Donor Dear Potential, There’s no cutoff age for being an organ donor. Anyone, regardless of age or medical history, can sign up. In fact, there are many people well up into their 80’s that donate. The decision to us...
Two young folks from Eddy County made history this week, marking 70 years of marriage together. However, Bill and Joyce Starke have been part of history for much longer than that. Both Bill and Joyce can find pieces of their families' legacies in the Eddy County Museum. Bill's grandfather, William Starke, homesteaded in Eddy County in 1883. When the Eddy County Museum was founded, Bill's father, Horton Starke, served as an honorary member of the board. Horton prepared two displays, which are...
Jimmy Indergaard and his sister Sharon enjoyed a visit over dinner Saturday at the Rockford Café in New Rockford, then drove to Harvey and visited with their Uncle Alfred Klindworth. Since then, Alfred (Sonny), is a new resident at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford. Charlotte Koepplin drove to Harvey Tuesday morning, where she kept a medical appointment and enjoyed a treat from the Tastee Freez on the drive home. Margie Anderson enjoyed a visit from Karen Anderson and grandsons Weston and Bodin Sylling. Ervin Longnecker...
Thursday, the Flower Scent-R in New Rockford was the scene of a short but sweet visit as Gina Clifton and Cassidy, Terry and Sandy Koepplin, Melony Allmaras and Candy Jensen visited with cousins Dorice Kraus Oynes of Bismarck and her daughter Erin of Wisconsin and Shirley Kraus Sivertson of Jamestown. The gals paid their respect to loved ones at Prairie Home Cemetery before heading for their homes. Wednesday found Cheryl Janzen in Devils Lake doing what she likes to do best on her days off–work. She does general cleaning at the TLC Pet Rescue o...
Dear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old mother, who lives alone and is self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic, has fallen several times. Are there any extra precautions you recommend that can help prevent this? Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Falls are a common concern for many elderly adults and their families, especially during the coronavirus pandemic when many seniors are sheltering at home alone. Each year, more than 1-in-4 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both...
On June 30, 1903, Mrs. A.W. Cady, who had been in New Rockford for two years, sold her millinery business to Mrs. G.K. Gullicks, who would move the stock to her residence south of the H. Peoples & Company store on South Chicago St. Mrs. Burton Hulbert was in shopping. Frank and David Bailey of the Gudgell Ranch and Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Lathrop were in shopping and visiting. Sheyenne merchant L.G. Lundin was in New Rockford. Morris postmaster D.D. Dailey and W.G. Carter and Freeman Shoemaker of...
Do you ever feel like you're working all the time? Whether it's around the house, in the field, or at the office, it seems like we are all trying to "get stuff done." Have you ever asked yourself why? Aside from any due compensation, we all choose (or settle) the work we do. Often we chose something we're good at, or that we do well. Sometimes we choose work that is important or that we think might make the world a better place. I might be exaggerating when I say that we all want to make a...
After a long break this summer, I am glad to say I am back. This month, I interviewed Steph Loe, a Sheyenne resident who works at RadioWorks in Devils Lake. I interviewed Steph at the RadioWorks studio, where she goes by the radio name Steph Taylor. The studio houses four stations: KZZY Double Z Country, KDLR 1240 AM/99.7 FM, KQZZ Mix 96.7 and KDVL Cruiser 102. Of these stations, there is one I listen to often, so it was really interesting to learn about the others. One of the most interesting...
Saturday overnight guests and Sunday breakfast guests at the Janet Laube home were grandson Travis Laube and friend Malissa of Fargo. Travis was among several National Guard buddies to enjoy a Saturday evening reunion near Carrington. Sunday Shirley Packard caught a ride to worship service at Grace Lutheran Church in Carrington with Charlotte Koepplin. Later the gals enjoyed breakfast at the Chieftain, Shirley’s treat. Eloise Lucht enjoyed a phone call Sunday from son Alan and Julie Lucht from their home in Germany where they continue w...
Recent visitors at the Margie Anderson home were Kent and Shelly Rigsby of Jamestown and Patti Larson and Sandra. All enjoyed visiting over dinner at the David and Karen Anderson home. Brief caller Tuesday at the Charlotte Koepplin home found Martin Koepplin on a veggie run. Sunday afternoon visitors at the Ervin Longnecker home were Cory Jorgenson and Tony Rademacher. Evening found Ervin enjoying a chicken supper at the Eric and Lisa Longnecker home. Pooling goodies Margie Anderson and Beverly Bjornson enjoyed chatting over supper one evening...
Johnny Grann started football practice on Monday, Aug. 10. Bobbi and Lacey Grann competed in NDRA Rodeo in Carson last Saturday. The high school fall rodeo season has started. Johnny Grann competed in the tie-down roping and the team roping in Mandan last Saturday and Sunday. John and Donna were spectators and Ben Grann judged the two-day event. This week: Nadley Buehler visited Breana and Michael Pacheco in Watford City last week. While there, they toured the school where Breana works, the Roughrider Center and the Teddy Roosevelt Park. They...
Last Wednesday, Patti Clifton did some shopping and errands in Carrington and New Rockford. Friday afternoon, Shirley Westby, Jan Loe and Patti Clifton enjoyed a visit over coffee and goodies. On Sunday, August 30, the Sheyenne Oberon Area Ministry’s fifth Sunday joint worship service will be at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church. The service will be an outdoor concert by Dakota Blende. All are welcome to come and enjoy the concert and safe-distancing fellowship. Bring a lawn chair. If it's raining, there will be no service. The Eddy County V...
Dear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old mother, who lives alone and is self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic, has fallen several times. Are there any extra precautions you recommend that can help prevent this? Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Falls are a common concern for many elderly adults and their families, especially during the coronavirus pandemic when many seniors are sheltering at home alone. Each year, more than 1-in-4 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both...
On June 24, 1903, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Leslie and son Myron of Carrington and Mrs. Emma F. Shields and son James of Glen Falls, N.Y., drove up from Carrington to visit Mr. and Mrs. James Hyde. Mrs. Shields and James had been on the Pacific Coast and were returning home. Miss Norah O’Connell arrived from the Twin Cities to visit her parents west of town. Jacob Roffler returned from “a short trip down the line.” Mrs. A.H. Wilson returned from Stewart, Minn. J.W. Perry went to Esmond on busin...
