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by Janet Hansen
Maggie Walters, owner of the building at 411 Main Street, Lisbon, (the building which housed Dale’s Jewelry for the past 45 years), and her daughter, Diana, visited Lisbon last week to view the progress of the renovation of Walters’ store building.
Walters, who lives in the San Franciso Bay area, spends some time each summer at a lake house on Pelican Lake in northern Minnesota. During those vacations, she has enjoyed occasional visits to Lisbon.
With the retirement of Dorothy (Dale) Stetson and her daughter Susan (Dale) Hegle and the closing of their jewelry store, Walters was forced to make a decision about what to do with her building. After careful consideration, Walters decided that she wanted to give something back to the community which her mother and grandparents had called home. Read the rest of this entry »
by Terri A. Barta
Editor’s note: This is just a small synopsis of Verona’s history. To really get the feel for the town of Verona and its inhabitants, join them for their 125th celebration.
Verona, “A Small Town With a Big Heart,” is busy preparing for a big increase in population for the weekend of Friday, July 4-Sunday, July 6 as residents, past and present, celebrate the town’s 125th Birthday. A separate story has the schedule of events.
Those returning will be surprised to find most of the stores on Main Street gone with a new city park in its place. Many residents and businesses from Verona and area towns opened their hearts and contributed to the success of this project which was spearheaded by Katherine Plessner. When visitors tour Verona, take the time to walk through the park, check the memorial and its list of contributors located on the dedication wall under the picnic shelter.
From its humble beginnings to the present day, Verona remains a city to be proud of because of the spirit of its people, It truly is “A Small Town With A Big Heart.” Read the rest of this entry »
by Janet Hansen
The upcoming street construction schedule for the City of Lisbon, according to the construction representatives speaking at a weekly construction meeting held at the new city hall on Tuesday morning, June 24, was to take millings off the streets and then to work on sewer and water lines in the area of Ash Street north of Fifth Avenue.
Curb and gutter as well as sidewalks in the area near the school will be done as soon as the concrete machine arrives in town.
The construction crew will be taking only the Fourth of July off for a holiday. No construction meeting is scheduled for next week.
Paving is expected to start near Read the rest of this entry »
Studies show that more than 90 percent of all people who live to age 72 will need blood or blood products during their life. In fact, every three seconds someone in the United States needs blood. Two-thirds of men and women age 17 and over are eligible to donate, yet fewer than 10 percent of these healthy adults take time to give blood.
The biggest reason people don’t donate is that no one has asked them. Consider yourself asked! Become a lifesaver by donating at Lisbon’s next blood drive on Tuesday, July 1, at Trinity Lutheran Church, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Call Kay at 683-4920 for an appointment.
by Coach Brad Bittner
Lisbon 2, Enderlin 1
On June 18, Lisbon played host to Enderlin in a twin bill. Lisbon got a very good performance from pitcher Nathan Qual as he pitched a complete game two-hitter. Nathan gave up one run which was earned, walked two batters, and struck out nine, to improve his record to two wins and one loss. Offensively, Nathan Qual led the attack going two for three with an RBI. Derek Jones was one for three with an RBI, and Reed Huether was one for two with a run scored. Lisbon played a perfect game defensively, as they Read the rest of this entry »
Name: Dorothy Lavina Outram
Age: 91
Residence: Enderlin, N.D., formerly Tower City, N.D. and Valley City, N.D.
Funeral -
Date: June 21, 2008
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Tower City, N.D.
Date of Death: June 18, 2008
Birthplace: Valley City, N.D.
Funeral services for Donald L. “Boots” Wray, 68, Lisbon, N.D., were held on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisbon. Rev. David Killeen officiated. Mr. Wray passed away on Tuesday, June 24, at Lisbon Area Health Services, Lisbon.
Donald L. “Boots” Wray, son of Fred and Myrtle (Albertson) Wray, was born March 17, 1940, in Lisbon. He graduated from Lisbon High School in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army for 18 months from 1963-1964, serving in Germany.
Boots worked for Streich Farms near Englevale, N.D., until starting to work at Bobcat in 1965. He retired in 2002.
He was a lifetime member and past commander of the VFW, a member of the American Legion, Lisbon Eagles, and a life member of Valley City Cooties. He loved to fish and hunt.
He is survived by nieces and nephews Lance Wray, Green Cold Springs, Fla., Aaron Grothe, Omaha, Neb., Todd (Heather) Sagvold, McLeod, Andy Sagvold, Lisbon, Jeannie McCluskey, Alexandria, Minn., Cheryl (Brian) Cooper, Lisbon, Stacey (Steve) Jorgenson, Lisbon, Michelle Sagvold, Lisbon; grand nieces and nephews Bobbie Pasch, Josh Janke, Derrick McClusky, Angela Cooper, Kelsey Cooper, Samantha Sagvold, Kelsey Sagvold, Austin Sagvold, and Troy Jorgenson; two sisters, Marlys (Daryl) Sagvold, McLeod, and Connie (Brent) Grothe, Omaha, Neb.; and a sister-in-law, Kay Wray, Lisbon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Jerome.
Pallbearers for the funeral were Aaron Grothe, Brian Cooper, Todd Sagvold, Andy Sagvold, Steve Jorgenson, Darwin Strander, and Dan Qual.
Music was provided by organist Jan Hansen and soloist Alan Qual.
Interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon.
Armstrong Funeral Home, Lisbon, was in charge of arrangements.
This obituary is printed in full because it is a paid obituary.
Name: John Schjefstad Stenvold
Age: 83
Residence: Forman, N.D.
Funeral -
Date: June 23, 2008
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Forman, N.D.
Date of Death: June 18, 2008
Birthplace: Dunbar Township, Sargent County, N.D.
Name: Roy Lamb
Age: 83
Residence: Forman, N.D.
Funeral -
Date: June 20, 2008
Location: United Methodist Church, Cogswell, N.D.
Date of Death: Four Seasons Healthcare Center, Forman, N.D.
Birthplace: Sargent Township, Sargent County, N.D.
Orville McDaniel passed away June 23 at the age of 89 years and 7 months. He had been a long-time employee of the Melroe Company, retiring in 1993 after 34 years of service. He had formerly farmed near Elliott but moved into Gwinner in 1959 to become the 15th employee at the Melroe plant.
For many years, Orv had loved working with his team of horses, but after his health had started to fail, his greatest enjoyment was sitting on the deck looking at the flowers and watching the birds. He was a great family man and enjoyed having his grandkids and great-grandkids visit.
Orv leaves Joyce, his wife of 61 years; one son, Allen (Diane) McDaniel, Gwinner, N.D.; three daughters, Phyllis (Lyle) Osier, Stirum, N.D., Debbie (Jerome) Thompson, Englevale, N.D., and Brenda (Brian) Anderson, Lisbon, N.D.; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Leslie McDaniel, Gwinner, N.D., who just celebrated his 97th birthday.
Orv was preceded in death by his parents; eight siblings; two grandsons, Shane Thompson and Randy Osier; and one great-great-grandson, Wyatt Asche.
The funeral was held on Friday, June 27, 2008, at Zion Lutheran Church in Gwinner, with the Reverend Kirk Douglas officiating.
Pallbearers for the funeral were Stacy McDaniel, Nick McDaniel, Rocky McDaniel, Casey Anderson, Cody Anderson, Shannon Thompson, and Amanda Thompson.
Music was provided by organist LaVonne Nelson and soloist Nate Douglas.
Interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon.
Armstrong Funeral Home, Lisbon, was in charge of arrangements.
This obituary is printed in full because it is a paid obituary.
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