Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Dear Savvy Senior, What options can you recommend for finding a good executor for my will? At one time I thought one of my two kids could do it, but they are both financially inept and would probably make a mess of things. Looking for Options Dear Looking, Choosing an executor – the person or institution you put in charge of administering your estate and carrying out your final wishes – is one of the most important decisions in preparing a will. A good executor can help ensure the prompt, accura...
“Happiness is not about getting what you want all the time. It’s about loving what you have and being grateful for it.” This message that my cousin posted on Facebook earlier this week really hit home for me, because I’d come to the same realization in my garden the weekend before. Sometimes people need to keep re-learning the same lessons repeatedly. Unfortunately, I might be one of those people. Have you ever noticed how many magazine articles and books use gardening stories when the message...
July 30, 2018 — Smallpox decimated the Mandan tribe in 1837. When Chief Four Bears died on July 30, artist George Caitlin wrote: “This fine fellow...watched every one of his family die about him, his wives and his children... when he walked out, around the village, and wept over the final destruction of his tribe; his braves and warriors all laid low; when he came back to his lodge, where he covered his whole family with a number of robes, and wrapping another around himself, went out upon a hill at a little distance, where he laid for sev...
Outdoor notes: *Beware of blue-green algae on area lakes and wetlands with weather and water conditions prime for the deadly toxin growth. Keep dogs out of any questionable water because it’s deadly and death can occur rapidly. *Applications for remaining deer gun licenses available online from N.D. Game and Fish Dept. website, (gfr.nd.gov), until Aug. 8 deadline. *Remember to have adequate numbers of lifejackets and proper lighting on boats. *Anglers need to plan to keep any fish caught in w...
North Dakota’s 2018 pronghorn hunting season is set, with 1,075 licenses available in 10 open units. Bruce Stillings, big game management supervisor for the state Game and Fish Department, said license numbers and open units are up from last year, when the department allocated 410 licenses and had five open units. “Our recently completed aerial survey indicated the pronghorn population is up 57 percent from last year,” Stillings said. “A combination of milder winter conditions since 2010-11, closed seasons from 2010-13, and improved fawn pr...
This regional recreation suggestion takes you to the Turtle Mountain region, where there is much to explore, from the breathtaking Turtle Mountains, the International Peace Gardens, Lake Metigoshe, the Geographical Center of North America and miles of scenic views. Your destination this weekend is the Chief Little Shell Memorial Powwow in Dunseith, to share in a celebration of Native American culture and heritage. The Chief Little Shell Powwow, held annually since 1988, was created to honor the...
SNR Babe Ruth Baseball had a good showing at the District Tournament. In first round action played in Bottineau on Monday, July 16, the locals' seven run rally propelled them to a 11-6 win against Harvey in a competitive contest. In winner's bracket action on Tuesday, July 17, Bottineau defeated SNR by a score of 7 to 1. As the tournament was double elimination, SNR got one more shot to advance in a loser out contest on Wednesday, July 18 in Rugby. Towner scored five runs against the Black Sox...
New Rockford American Legion Post 30 played host to Carrington’s Post 25 in baseball action on Wednesday, July 18. Game One In game one, both Carrington and Post 30 scored two runs in the first. Tyrus Smith reached second base with one out on an error. Teddy Allmaras also reached second base on an error, scoring Smith. Seth Soderholm knocked in Allmaras on a single to right. The locals added one more in the second. Hunter Thompson drew a one out walk and scored on a double to left by Luke Ystaas. Carrington added three runs in the fifth, whi...
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