Teenager charged with assault

An 18-year-old Portland, N.D. man has been charged with two felonies in connection with an October 17 incident involving a Hillsboro woman.

Erik Wilford Domier made his first appearance in East Central District Court Wednesday in Hillsboro where he was charged with felonious restraint and terrorizing, both Class C felonies punishable by up to five years in prison. Arrested December 5, Domier is being held in the Traill County Jail on $10,000 bail. Domier was in custody and wearing handcuffs during his court appearance. 

New beauty salon opens in downtown Hillsboro

One of Krystal Abentroth’s first customers Tuesday was her grandmother, Avis Olson, of rural Shelly.

Her father, David Bjorge, from this side of the Red River at Climax, was actually her first customer.

She anticipates both her grandmother and father will be regular customers at Beautique on the avenue.

Two of many, Krystal hopes.

Owner-operator Krystal Abentroth this week opened Beautique on the avenue, a full-service family salon adjacent Hillsboro’s Pizza Ranch.

Commission must consider all the options

Weighing all the facts.

Hillsboro city commissioners are presently confronted with a pair of on-going problems — an aging water treatment plant that needs attention and the search for yet another police officer.

First, the water plant issue — We encourage the commissioners to take the time and effort to fully investigate a partnership with Traill Rural Water Users. On the surface, it appears a no-brainer. Grants for municipal water systems are nonexistent while money is readily available to “regional” systems like TRW. 

Silver bells.

Christmas programs are seared into childhood memories for two reasons — something went terribly wrong or something was utterly magical.

Growing up in Hillsboro in the 1970s and 1980s guaranteed you a spot in one of Mrs. Woods’ Christmas productions. Her programs relied heavily on holiday traditions that resonate in our hearts and musical magic that warms our souls.

Take this job and shove it.

Hardly a day goes by these days without someone breaking a contract to take another job.

I don’t get it.

Why offer a contract — make a big deal out of it, including photo opps for the TV and print guys, smiling all the while — when the guy you want on your team will more than likely jump ship after a couple of years?

“What happened to the 5-year contract we signed?”

December 14, 2007

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.

Orpha C. Weber

Orpha C. Weber, 86, Owatonna, Minn., died Monday, December 3, 2007 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minn.
Orpha Forseth was born June 1, 19Funeral services were Thursday December 6, 2007 at Michaelson Funeral Home in Owatonna. Burial will be in Stjordalen-Hjelmstad Cemetery near Reynolds, N.D.

Ione Freeland

Ione Freeland, 67, West Fargo, N.D., formerly of Cummings, N.D., died Sunday, December 9, 2007 at her home surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Riverside Evangelical Free Church, Mayville. Burial will be in Mayville Cemetery.
Baker Funeral Home of Mayville is in charge of arrangements.