Entries from December 2007
By WHITNEY MUSCHA
What a difference a year can make.
As Father Leo Kinney, his parishioners and members of the Hillsboro community stood in the cold dawn of December 13, 2006, they faced a harsh reality.
The rectory of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hillsboro had been severely damaged by an early morning fire. Father Kinney, who had been in Hillsboro for only six months, had been planning his first Christmas open house there for later that month. But that was out of the question, he no longer had a home to live in. (more…)
Categories: People in the news
By NICK JOHNSON
You probably wouldn’t expect to find geometry on most high school students’ list of “favorite classes.” At the high school in Hillsboro, however, a new technology might be changing that way of thinking.
Teacher Dan Hoornaert uses Activboard for his geometry classes. He said the 19 students in the class have responded very well.
“Kids are more interested in the lessons,” Hoornaert said. “It really helps the visual learners in the class, and makes everything easier to explain.” (more…)
Categories: People in the news · School News
By NEIL O. NELSON
If Traill County commissioners need a reason to push ahead with the proposed $6.35 million addition to the courthouse, they only have to walk through the county jail.
But they’ve been down that lonely corridor before, a return visit isn’t really necessary.
Nor is it desired; the stench from 55-year-old water and sewer system that is an all-too-common manifestation of the aging addition is a less-than-courteous reminder of the deteriorating condition of the building several commissioners would like to see razed. (more…)
Categories: County Commission Meetings
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Our Christmas card to you - we thought a bright holiday theme (complete with fresh snow) would reflect our wishes of the season. Don’t worry - the traditional theme will return after the New Year.
Categories: Area News
Jeff Kress, 58, Fargo, N.D., died Monday, December 17, 2007 at his home.
Funerals services were Thursday, December 20 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro.
Wildeman Funeral Home of Hillsboro was in charge of arrangements.
An online guestbook is available at www.boulgerfuneralhome.com.
Categories: Obituaries
Paul B. Ydstie, 90, Grand Forks, N.D., formerly of Hillsboro, N.D., died Monday, December 17, 2007 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.
Funeral services were Friday, December 21 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. Burial will be in St. Olaf Cemetery near Hillsboro.
Memorials are preferred to United Lutheran Church of Grand Forks or Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro.
Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks is in charge of arrangements.
Categories: Obituaries
Henry “Hank” Grothmann, 89, Hillsboro, N.D., died Friday, December 14, 2007 at the Hillsboro Medical Center.
Funeral services were Tuesday, December 18 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grandin. Burial will be at a later date in Grandin Community Cemetery.
Wildeman Funeral Home of Hillsboro was in charge of arrangements.
An online guestbook is available at www.boulgerfuneralhome.com.
Categories: Obituaries
50 YEARS AGO
November 28, 1957 — Eldorado Township residents took the first step toward school district reorganization when they launched a petition campaign requesting all Eldorado school district territory be annexed to the Hillsboro Special School District. Three other rural school districts — Hillsboro Township, Norway and Bloomfield — also met to discuss annexation. Hillsboro PTA president George Sorlie was working with rural school districts, encouraging annexation to improve educational facilities and curriculum.
Hillsboro’s boys basketball team was set to open its season against East Grand Forks Sacred Heart.
The Hillsboro Fire Department offered its old fire truck for sale. The 1934 Ford has served the department for 23 years and had been replaced by a newer machine. (more…)
Categories: Over the Years
Let’s see.
Who wrote White Christmas: Mel Torme, Irving Berlin, Mel Tillis or John Lennon?
Who wrote A Christmas Carol: Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Agatha Christie or Garrison Keillor?
Of Santa’s eight reindeer, how many of their names start with the letter D?
Now, for the more serious stuff.
Who would Santa like to find under his Christmas tree? Martha Stewart, Oprah, Katie Couric or the Dixie Chicks?
Who would George W like to take a sleigh ride with: Osama bin Laden, the ghost of Saddam, Hillary Clinton or Russian president Vladimir Putin?
What state has a city named Santa Claus: Wyoming, Alaska, Indiana or Minnesota?
What’s Santa’s favorite movie: It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, Brokeback Mountain, A Christmas Carol, Fred Claus or Alvin and the Chipmunks?
The weather outside is North Dakota Cold, Minnesota Nice, frightful or delightful? (more…)
Categories: Column - Michelle · Editorial
A living room lit only by the twinkling lights of a Christmas tree.
The joyous sound of sleigh bells.
Almond bark, lefse, oyster stew. Hot apple cider laced with cinnamon sticks.
Tinsel stuck to everything.
A real evergreen wreath (sold by the Boys Scouts). (more…)
Categories: Column - Michelle · Editorial
