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by Janet Hansen
A group of nine volunteers from the Lisbon office of Hospice of the Red River Valley spent Saturday, July 19 helping with the Gwinner Fun Run held in conjunction with Gwinner Fun Day. The Hospice volunteers were providing the help in an effort to “Pay it Forward.”
A chain of “helping hand” events began last spring when WDAY, Fargo received $10,000 from Oprah’s Big Give,” an ABC television show. WDAY, in turn, split the money into $2,500 portions, which it awarded to four applicants. One of the applicants was Hospice of the Red River Valley. Hospice divided its portion of the gift among its branch offices. The Lisbon office received $357 to use as seed money for a Dementia Sensory Stimulation Kit project. Read the rest of this entry »
by Terri A. Barta
An anhydrous nurse tank, parked near the Cenex bulk tanks in Lisbon, gave authorities a bit of a scare early on Tuesday morning, July 22.
State radio contacted law enforcement and the Lisbon Fire Department while the First Medic Ambulance Service was put on standby at 4:52 a.m. after a person passing by reported a 2’-wide cloud with a tail on it above Lisbon. It was discovered by Lisbon City Police that an anhydrous nurse tank brought up from Milnor had the valve loose. Read the rest of this entry »
Nearly half of those responding to the latest North Dakota Prairie Poll say they have changed their grocery shopping habits since food prices have started climbing.
And nearly 46 percent of them say they’re eating out less than they used to.
The Prairie Poll periodically surveys readers of 11 community newspapers in North Dakota.
In questioning conducted late last month, 49 percent said they’re watching food prices more closely and being more selective. Read the rest of this entry »
by Janet Hansen
Gilman Braaten, Wahpeton, formerly of McLeod, took part in the “Bike MS” ride which was held on Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27. This was the 15th year in a row that Braaten has participated in the 150-mile bike-a-thon for multiple sclerosis. This, in itself, is quite an accomplishment. But the fact that Braaten is 79 years old makes his accomplishment even more impressive.
Braaten explains that his participation in the ride began as a means of keep himself physically fit. After retiring from farming and ranching in 1994 at age 65, Braaten, a self-declared physical fitness nut, was determined to keep active. While looking for a means toward accomplishing that goal, he came across a brochure advertising an annual bike-a-thon sponsored by what was then the Dakota Chapter and which has since been changed to the North Central Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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The Lisbon FFA Chapter participated in the 2008 North Dakota State Fair in Minot. They exhibited 98 static exhibits and came home with three grand champions and two reserve champions. The members earned 65 blue ribbons, 30 red ribbons, and only three white ribbons.
Here are the individual results: Read the rest of this entry »
United Blood Services appreciates Kay Milbrandt for organizing a successful blood drive held at Lisbon on Tuesday, July 1.
A total of seventy people volunteered to donate and fifty-six were able to give. Eighteen donors donated on the automated 2RBC machine, which collects two units of red cells at once. Three of the donors gave blood for their first time.
“Since the summer is traditionally a difficult time for blood centers, all the special people who provided the ‘gift of life’ as blood donors and volunteers are appreciated,” said Rob Miller, Senior Donor Recruitment representative from United Blood Services. “All the people in Lisbon and the surrounding area should feel proud of their concern for patients who need blood.”
Others who assisted with the blood drive were: Joy Tooley, Ransom County Gazette, KQLX Radio, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches. Space to hold the drive was provided by Trinity Lutheran Church.
Donations will help meet the blood needs of many patients in seventy-three hospitals served by United Blood Services.
Blood is for sharing; you have truly given the “Gift of Life.”
by Coach Brad Bittner
The Lisbon Babe Ruth team played nearly perfect as they won the 2008 League Tournament that was held in Lisbon on July 19 through July 21. Lisbon’s pitching and defense allowed only three runs (three earned) and committed two errors in the three games that were played. Valley City took second place and Ellendale took third place. Lisbon and Valley City will both advance to the District Tournament, which will be held in Steele on July 27 through July 29. Wishek and Linton will also Read the rest of this entry »
Eugene Ralph Dahl, age 83 of Fargo, ND, died July 23, 2008, at his home in Fargo under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Eugene was born August 3, 1924, to Ole and Anna (Stubson) Dahl in Gwinner, ND, where he grew up and graduated from Gwinner High School. He attended NDSU and Michigan State University before entering combat with the 75th Infantry at the Battle of the Bulge. After WW II he returned to Michigan State and finished his education at UND with a degree in Math and Chemistry.
In December of 1947, he married Evelyn Melroe of Gwinner and they taught school for one year in Cavalier, ND, before moving to Gwinner to become a partner in the Melroe Company which was founded by Evelyn’s father. It was in Gwinner that they raised their four children Howard, Laura, Joan and Brian. Eugene served in numerous leadership roles in church and the community, including two terms in the North Dakota House of Representatives.
In 1971, Eugene assumed the role of CEO of Steiger Tractor and the family moved to Fargo. Under his leadership, the company grew from $2 million of sales to $105 million of sales in six years. He subsequently mentored his sons in the establishment of Concord, Inc. and Amity Technology. He served as mentor to many entrepreneurs and established the first SBIC in North Dakota and served as the first chairman of the Center for Innovation at UND. He served on numerous boards and received many honors, including an honorary doctorate from UND, induction into the North Dakota Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame and was this year’s recipient of NDSU’s Harvest Bowl as agricultural person of the year.
His wife Evie died in 1998 after 50 years of wonderful marriage. In 1999, Eugene married Lila Erickson of Milnor and they enjoyed almost nine years together.
While it is difficult to measure the full impact Eugene had on the manufacturing sector of North Dakota’s economy, the greatest impact he had was as a coach, mentor and role model to so many of a well ordered life: love of God, family, friends and country. His faith was central to his life and he particularly enjoyed a weekly Monday morning Bible study group.
He was preceded in death by parents, Ole and Anna; his wife, Evie; sisters, Irene, Agnes, Lenore and Kathryn; and his brothers, Joseph and Orlando. He is survived by his wife, Lila; his children, Howard (Ann) Dahl of Fargo, Laura (William) Dvorak of Madison, Wisc., Joan (Frank) Braun of Lompoc, Calif., and Brian (Terrie) Dahl of Fargo; nine grandchildren, Jonathan (Sarah) Dahl, Stephanie Dahl, Andrew Dahl, Derek Finley, Hartley Dahl, Peter Dvorak, Laura Braun, Micah Braun and Matthew Braun; one great-grandchild, Annabel Dahl; one sister, Borgie; and one brother, Jim (Addy).
In addition, he is survived by two step-children, Marsha (David) Susag and Kim (Jon) Mund; four step-grandchildren, Patrick (Adrienne) Mund, Kristin Mund, and Erik and Mark Susag; a step-great-grandchild, Ava Lynn Susag; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Visitation: Sunday, July 27, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 8 p.m., in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, Minn.
Funeral Service: Monday, July 28, 2008 at 11 a.m., at Messiah Lutheran Church, Fargo.
Interment: Monday at 3:30 PM in the Gwinner Cemetery
Online guest book: www.korsmofuneralservice.com.
Korsmo Funeral Service, Moorhead, Minn., was in charge of arrangements.
This obituary is printed in full because it is a paid obituary.
Stanley L. Holmstrom, 80, Lisbon, ND, died July 21, 2008 in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, N.D.
Stan was born July 21, 1928 in Gwinner, N.D., to Harold and Minnie (Klemetson) Holmstrom. He attended school in Gwinner, N.D. He served in the US Army in Germany during the Korean War from 1952-1954.
On June 2, 1955 he married Sylvia Hlavnicka at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wyndmere, N.D. They farmed northwest of Wyndmere, N.D., for several years. In 1963, Stan started working at Bobcat in Gwinner, N.D., and worked there for 31 years, retiring in 1994. Stan was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, American Legion, the Lisbon Eagles, and was a lifetime member of the VFW.
Stan enjoyed gardening, yard work, baking, dancing and deer hunting. But most of all he enjoyed his family. He was a great listener, advisor and a wonderful role model with a great sense of humor. His day was never complete without his daily coffee with the guys at the local cafe.
Stan is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sylvia, Lisbon, N.D., and six children: Dave (Michele) Holmstrom, Moorhead, Minn., Tammy (Virgil) Boeder, Sheldon, N.D., Dan (Shanna) Holmstrom, Lisbon, N.D., Tom (Kellie) Holmstrom, Yankton, S.D., Holly (Larry) Langland, Enderlin, N.D., and Connie (Troy) Hafner, Sykeston, N.D.; 21 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Richard (Sharon) Holmstrom, Bozeman, Mont.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Donald.
Visitation and prayer service: Thursday, July 24, 2008, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church.
Funeral Mass: Friday, July 25, 2008 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Lisbon, N.D. Father Jerald Finnestad was celebrant. Pallbearers were Don Lloyd, Christopher Boeder, Tyler Holmstrom, Taran Langland, Ty Michels, and Frank Hlavnicka. Music was provided by organist Genell Carlson and cantor Pat Cole.
Interment: St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery, Lisbon, N.D.
Armstrong Funeral Home, Lisbon, was in charge of arrangements.
This obituary is printed in full because it is a paid obituary.
by Janet Hansen
State’s Attorney Fallon Kelly reported to the Ransom County Commissioners at their Tuesday, July 15 meeting, that the county had received a contract from the North Dakota Department of Transportation for an upgrade of the Anselm Canadian Pacific railroad crossing. According to the contract, the upgrading of the crossing system can be done with a federal grant through which 90 percent of the project is paid with federal funds and 10 percent with county funds. The total project was estimated at $183,383.00. The board instructed Kelly to write a letter inquiring as to exactly what the “upgrading of the system” entails. The board will discuss the project at greater length after receiving additional information.
Commissioner George Bunn, who had, at an earlier meeting, indicated that work needed to be done on the Sheldon railroad crossing as well, stated that someone had recently done some repair work, making the crossing much smoother. The board had not been informed as to who had done the repair work. Read the rest of this entry »
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