Jan. 4, 2007

Emmons County Sheriff Reuben Richter handed in badge to retire after serving 16 years as Emmons County Sheriff and before that, five years as Chief Deputy under the late Sheriff Art Sauter. Saturday nights major snow storm caused two accidents in Emmons County and numerous vehicles slide off roads. N.D. Farmers Union vote on headquarters location and state office is to remain in Jamestown.

Obituaries: Milonia Kuntz, Carl Juhola.

Jan. 11, 2007

Gary Sanders was elected Emmons County Sheriff in the November general election. Ron Maier, Game Warden, retires after 36 years. Final Mass was held at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Kintyre on Dec. 31, 2006.

Obituaries: Josephine Materi, Russell Kiefer, Alvina Zoller,, Alfred Bosch, Kathryn Borr.

Jan. 18, 2007

Licenses for Hemp growers are now available from ND Department of Agriculture. Bryan and Drew Moch of Linton H-M-B captured individual titles in the Hettinger Wrestling Classic held in January. Obituaries: Chris Maier Jr., Alvina Nelson, Theresa R. Keller, Donald W. Wilson, Anton Feist.

Jan. 25, 2007

Jennifer Ohlhauser opened her new business called Bargains on Broadway featuring new and used clothing for babies to teens, toys, games, movies, books knick-knacks, antiques and more. Hutch Johnson, KXMB-12 TV weatherman visits HMB School. St. Anthony Youth and the Catholic Order of Foresters present their 3rd annual Dinner Theatre and feature Rocky Top as the entertainment.

Obituaries: Gary Bolstad, Joseph “Joey” Bauer, Ruth C. Stuss, Elmer James Rooker, Sophie Kirschenmann, Edwin J. Friederich.

Feb. 1, 2007

Char Heer of Hazelton, ND Program Manager for Midwest Dairy Assn. and Midwest Dairy Council receives the Milky Way Award. Durant and Sharon Schiermeister of Riverview Farms, Hazelton, receive the Top Coverage Storage Grower Award for quality of potatoes delivered to Cavendish Farms in Jamestown.

Obituaries: Rose Bosch, Adam Dosch, Richard Reamann, Thomas Blair Zoller, Shirley A. Pickett, Rev. Sam Ismir, Monica Hust, Anna C. Schweitzer.

Feb. 8, 2007

Fr. Gary Benz of Linton brings appreciation of music to his spiritual ministry. Linton Hospital ready to pursue improvements, will have three physicians make Linton their home.

Obituaries: Maxine T. Reierson, Joan Gabbert, Paul Senne, Beverly Ray.

Feb. 15, 2007

Area high school students will receive broadcasting training from BEK Communications Cooperative of Steele. CHS Inc. which owns a terminal in Sterling and leases assets in Napoleon, Wishek, Kintyre and Hazelton, is distributing $1.6 million in patronage refunds to area producers. Lynda Knutsen of Long Lake Wildlife Refuge, Moffit, receives a Group Special Recognition Award.

Obituaries: Melonia Ma-teri, Josephine Malone James Hurkes, Elizabeth Eberle, Eleanor Wagner.

Feb. 22, 2007

NDNG units on alert for possible second mobilization to Iraq in June. At a special meeting, the Linton City Council voted 5-1 to force the resignation of Police Chief, Sean Peck.

Obits: Elizabeth Eberle, Russell W. Chesrown, Edward Fuhrer, Ronald L. McCullough.

March 1, 2007

Sen. Dorgan presents USS Arizona Flag to Pearl Harbor survivor George Mock of Bismarck at ceremony arranged by Emmons County Record. Ag land values to increase slightly for 2007 county tax assessments. Hague Fire Department receives check in the amount of $6000 which will help in the purchase of a new fire truck.

Obituaries: Isabel James, Lavern M. Glass and Gladys Esther Becker.

March 8, 2007

Thomas Kleppe, 87, Kintyre native and former U.S. Representative and U.S. Secretary of the Interior, dies in Maryland. South Central Grain has record year.

Obituaries: Clara Fischer, Helen Tschritter.

March 15, 2007

Linton Hospital clinics now offer new vaccination to prevent shingles. The former St. Boniface Catholic Church Rectory, rural Kintyre, was burned down; the church closed at the end of 2006. Several recent donations put the Strasburg Area Memorial Scholarship Foundation over $36,000 mark.

Obituaries: Eleanor Mischel, Rose M. Kleppe, Eleanor Schiermeister, Martin Buechler.

March 22, 2007

Ralph Feist, Linton, retires from NDDOT after serving 40 years as a maintenance operator. KEM Electric Cooperative has launched a revolving loan fund to support economic development projects and community services within its service territory.

Obituaries: Rosalie Mattern, Larry Vetter Sr., Lee Bernhardt, Adele A. Wolfer, Mary Bichler, Katherine Werner, Robert G. Cunningham.

March 29, 2007

The Emmons County Record will reach major milestone in its 123 year history when it goes online on the Internet April 2. The Linton Fitness Center opened in the former Willow’s Store building on March 5 and is run by Zila Oliveira. Four Linton students Dale Nagel, Eric Bernhardt, Lukas Holzer and Nolan Meidinger advance to the State Science Fair in Fargo March 29-30.

Obituaries: Esther Ackerman, Freida Rutschke, Anna Marie Lipp, Rosemary Schwahn, Harmon C. Appert.

April 5, 2007

Experience helps Linton-based contractor, K&H Electric, remain on the cutting edge for more than 50 years. The Linton City Council approved a 5 year tax exemption for the Linton Fitness Center at its regular meeting. First Lady Mikey Hoeven visits HMB School in her campaign to promote health choices. Lions Club donates $1,200 to the Linton Pool.

April 12, 2007

Marlys Ohlhauser likes challenge of role as Emmons County Auditor. Pet owners are urged to check food labels by N.D. Veterinary Medical Association to determine if pets have eaten recalled pet foods. Linton Obituaries: Jack Knudson, June B. Humann.

April 19, 2007

Online subscriptions now available from the Emmons County Record. Wolf’s Farm Equipment receives the New Holland 2006 President’s Prestige Award. County Farm Bureau Women hold annual salad supper, Honey Award is presented to Elaine Ryckman, Pollock, S.D.

Obituaries: Cecilia Buechler, Daniel Volk, Ida Mae Tucker, Dennis Henley, M.L. “Bob” Rooker, Ruth C. Stuss, James Jund.

April 26, 2007

Strasburg native Master Sgt. Tim Welk remembered and honored by Air Force at funeral services at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Six Linton high school students, Whitney Hulm, Anna Lee Hulm, Courtney Flyberg, Nicole Hulm, Paula Nagel and Lindsey Hulm advance to the National FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) Leadership meeting in California. Creative Touch of Strasburg celebrates 20th anniversary.

Obituaries: Hilda Jahner, Rose Jahner, M/Sgt. Timothy Welk, Martha C. Walther.

May 3, 2007

Commissioners set procedure to replace Raymond Wikenheiser who died April 27. Strasburg State Bank honors Bev Goldade upon retirement—25 years of service. Linton School Board hires Marcia King as district’s business manager to replace Anna Marie Backhaus who retired.

Obituaries: Raymond H. Wikenheiser, Anton Krumm.

May 10, 2007

Winds in the 50-mile-per-hour range swept across the Emmons County area Saturday night and some damage was reported at the Jerry and Fran Kuhn and Marvin and Heidi Wolf farms. Linton Council approves LIDC loan to Park Board.

Obituaries: Alan Moch, Elizabeth P. Caruso, Ethelyn McCulley, Peter F. Bosch, Sherry Ann Vogel, Lauretta Reede, Darney Burlingame.

May 17, 2007

Strasburg PTA raises money to buy new playground Equipment. Emmons County Wildlife distributes 50 young pheasants at various parts of the county. Strasburg High School students won awards, dominating the competition in the Bismarck AmVets Post National Americanism Contest at both regional and state levels.

Obituaries: William H. Frank.

May 24, 2007

Dakota Wizards Assistant Coach Kevin Rice will bring coaching experience to kids at HMB Camp in June. Linton Supt. Steve Nelson plans to retire in 2008. Diane Will concluded her 33-year music teaching career by directing the Linton High School Band at Commencement and plans to pursue a new career.

Obituaries: Vernon E. Hanson.

May 31, 2007

Commissioners to appoint District 3 Commissioner to succeed the late Ray H. Wikenheiser and Veteran Service Officer to replace Alex Ohlhauser who retired as of May 31. Lisa and Craig Miller and daughter, Adalia, move from Pennsylvania to Emmons County to operate a dairy farm, formerly the Wayne and Eileen Kiemele farm.

Obituaries: Robert M. Bollinger, Betty Kuipers, Christine Wolf, Sebastian Reis.

June 7, 2007

Alvin Tschosik of Linton is appointed to the Emmons County Commission. Jeff Ohlhauser of Linton was named Emmons County Veterans Service Officer. Linton City Council hires a new police chief, Galen Nagel. Gerard and Lori Jacob family of rural Linton was selected as the 2007 Emmons County Dairy Farm Family of the Year. Big Joe’s Restaurant & Lounge of Hazelton celebrates 10th anniversary.

Obituaries: Regina Will and Frank Grosz.

June 14, 2007

Richard and Margaret Shea Centennial Farm celebration at Hazelton draws over 150 to the five-generation homestead at Hazelton. Linton Fire Department firemen, Francis “Pork” Lawler and Ralph Feist, were honored for 35 years of active service. Ninety players participated in the 8th Annual Jodi Jahner-Mosset Golf Tournament.

Obituaries: Luella Traver, Robert Salhus, Lucille Fettig.

June 21, 2007

Jackie Grunefelder, FNP and Linton Medical Center have received major recognition from Blue Cross Blue Shield for their work with patients with diabetes. About 35 people from the Linton area have completed the LeadershipPlenty Training Program which is part of the Horizons Community Development Program.

Obituaries: Theophil Balliet, Evelyn House, Emilia Schaffer, Marie A. Rohrich.

June 28, 2007

Hazelton Farmers Union Oil Co. of Hazelton faces financial challenges, will pursue changes. Strasburg State Bank promotes ATM location in Linton.

Obituaries: Ann Burgad.

July 5, 2007

Dorgan pushes for Lake Oahe funding for recreation upgrades. One of Linton’s most notable landmarks was demolished within the past three weeks, the Stone Apartments. Ten Commandments Monument is dedicated and blessed at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.

Obituaries: James P. Birrenkott.

July 12, 2007

Andrew Schumacher of Linton was presented a U.S. flag during Independence Day ceremonies at Mt. Rushmore National Memorial near Keystone, S.D., for World War II service in Air Corps. Linton City Council set salary and benefits package for new Police Chief Galen Nagel. The Linton Babe Ruth team locks up the number 2 seed in the upcoming South Central District Tournament with a double-header sweep over Napoleon July 8.

Obituaries: Jack Schwab, Jacob Selzer, Mary Wangler, Justin Lee, Sebastian Fettig and S. Ursula Mitzel OSB.

July 19, 2007

Marcia King is the new Business Manager at the Linton School replacing 25-year-veteran Anna Marie Backhaus. Linton Chamber sponsors donkey baseball.

Obituaries: Deanna Baumgartner, Jake Haid Jr., Wendelin R. Rahrich, Helen F. Cowles, Raymond J. Henn.

July 26, 2007

American Express has begun advertising to recruit 11 new, full time reservation counselors for the Linton office. Six Linton students earn Gold ratings in STAR events during 2007 FCCLA National Leadership meeting, Anna Lee Hulm, Courtney Flyberg, Paula Nagel, Lindsey Hulm, Nicole Hulm and Whitney Hulm. Four varieties of dog food recalled by a Georgia manufacturer are registered in North Dakota and possibly available at retail outlets in the state.

Obituaries: Lawrence Sandwick, Thomas “Tom” Holzer, Helen H. Hoyt, Joyce Heer.

Aug. 2, 2007

First ever bull riding event was held in Hague. ANG Sgt. Richard Orr, husband of Stephanie Orr, the daughter of James Nagel of Linton and Doris Mikesh of Bismarck, trains for deployment to Iraq. ANG Spec. Scott Kraft, son of James Kraft of Strasburg and brother of Eric W. Kraft of Douglas, Wyo., trains for deployment to Iraq.

Obituaries: Arthur Thorp, Pauline A. Miller.

Aug. 9, 2007

Missouri River Basin still shows evidence of extended drought. Mountain lion sighted in northern Emmons County, 2 miles north and a mile east of Hazelton. Local soldiers honored for service in Afghanistan are Josh Kramer, Aaron Nelson, Brian Nelson and Zach Finley.

Obituaries: Willis Ohlhauser.

Aug. 16, 2007

The Northern Plains Co-op Elevator in Strasburg has set a record this year in the amount of wheat handled. Kimble’s Guns and Repair celebrated their 1st anniversary.

Obituaries: Anton I. Bosch, Andy Johnson.

Aug. 23, 2007

Wind farm discussed for 5 county area. Water quality and any impact on the Highway 1804 embankment are the major issues that must be addressed before a funding can be pursued for an impoundment at Beaver Bay to create a year-round lake for fishing and recreation. Joe Kiefer, manager of the Farmers Elevator in Linton, described this year as a good harvest with about 100,000 bushels of wheat piled on the ground. Dr. Richard and Sharmae Vetter of Fargo and their nine daughters receive International Family of Year Award at the Knights of Columbus Convention in Nashville.

Obituaries: Sandy Kay Hoff, Clayton W. Stam.

Aug. 30, 2007

Strasburg Insurance assumes ownership of the Linton Insurance Agency on Sept. 1, and the two agencies will now operate together. TJ Foods Inc. will open in Strasburg Sept. 4, thus bringing a full-service grocery store back to town. Frisbee golf course installed at Seeman Park in Linton.

Obituaries: Helmuth “Jim” Wohl.

Sept. 6, 2007

The Linton Education Association (LEA) held fund-raisers for tornado-ravaged Northwood. Activities for Learning, Inc. breaks ground in Hazelton. Linton Medical Center has a new vaccine to prevent the four commons types of cervical cancer.

Sept. 13, 2007

Barbara Leier of Braddock makes about an 80 pound batch of dough every year for the famous frybread at the South Central Threshing Association’s annual Threshing Bee. Buster Wolf of Zeeland sank a hole in one Aug. 29 and Rod Hjelm of Linton sank a hole in one at the Linton Country Club July 11, both received $250 from BNC Bank in the bank’s Hole-In-One Contest. Obituaries: Leo Bachmeier, Leonard Alan Lipp.

Sept. 20, 2007

Ray and Rose Wagy of Linton are preparing for a big antique auction. Bishop Paul A. Zipfel of Bismarck blesses land, machinery and animals at Sunday’s Town and County Celebration at the Ken and Connie Wolbaum farm near Braddock. Mountain lion is sighted in the Strasburg area. Jackie Wald, Family and Consumer Sciences teacher of Linton is selected as 2007 North Dakota Career and Technical Educator of the Year.

Obituaries: Anton “Tony” Schlosser, Albert Ohlhauser, Theresa Kelsch.

Sept. 27, 2007

Sam Gross of the St. Michael’s area says a moose joined his cow herd. The tri-county has a new Game Warden Erik Schmidt who was assigned to Linton in June. The Linton-HMB Lady Lions captured the title in the Gold Division of the Linton Invitational Volleyball Tournament on Sept. 22.

Obituaries: Ted Will, Edward J. Moszer, George R. Rohrich.

Oct. 4, 2007

Harry L. Petrie Memorial Library is popular with area people as well as out-of-state. LeRoy “Duffer” Slater of Hazelton has been in the honey business for at least 15 of his 25 years. Linton Auditor Esther Jangula resigns her position here to accept a position in Bismarck.

Obituaries: John Wangler, Mike L. Senger, Anton Vetter.

Oct. 11, 2007

Members of South Central Grain Cooperative will vote on Wed., Oct. 24, 2007, on whether to merge with Central Harvest States. Lions Club donates $1,000 to Linton Hospital to be used for new television sets for the patients rooms.

Obituaries: Joseph V. Grinsteiner.

Oct. 18, 2007

Bruce and Vicki Volk, formerly of Coon Rapids, Minn., are the new owners of the historic Blue Room in Strasburg. Winners of the annual Linton Chamber Chili Cook-Off were Aaron Skargard, Sarah Wilson and Brian Leier.

Obituaries: Joseph A. Weigel, Wilmer Pudwill, Bessie Lou Hoover, Frank M. Krumm.

Oct. 25, 2007

Linton Senior Citizens launch fund drive to build new center. Emmons County Interagency has awarded a $750 grant to Ritz Gallery and Gifts in Linton for use for scholarships for youth and adults who want to take any of the art classes offered by the gallery.

Obituaries: Alex R. Ohlhauser, Reubin E. Bitz, Ann Dornbush, Betty Droog.

Nov. 1, 2007

South Central Grain Cooperative members approve merger with CHS, Inc. Linton Fitness will offer dance classes. New cellular phone tower built to add service in the Strasburg area. Hazelton has new City Auditor Roxanne Schrantz who replaces outgoing auditor Phyllis Schatz.

Obituaries: Edwin Welk, Leo Nagel, Mildred M. Baumann, William B. Keller, Douglas A. Dickson, Frances Baumgartner.

Nov. 8, 2007

The Joe and Deb Kalberer family of Hazelton receive the 2007 ECSCD Conservation Achievement Award. Linton City Council makes final payment on swimming pool construction costs. Grain storage levels are at all-time highs this year.

Obituaries: Alfred Hoff, Timothy J. Zimmerman, Jim Holland, Margaret Senger.

Nov. 15, 2007

Cowboy Poet Bill Lowman highlights Chamber Town & Country Banquet Nov. 19. Linton Fitness Center offers yoga classes. Alan Falk of Linton was selected as the 2007 Legionnaire of the year by the Dan R. Richardson American Legion Post 54 of Linton.

Obituaries: Mason G. Enger, Samuel J. Grenz, Adam A. Kraft, Ottila D. Gilliland, Franklin Nieuwsma, Elsie L. Maier.

Nov. 22, 2007

Durant and Sharon Schiermeister of Hazelton are the 2007 Emmons County Harvest Bowl honorees. Former governor Ed Schafer was nominated by President Bush to be the next Secretary of Agriculture. Three Lions, Kevin Schneider, Craig Schatz and Justin Purintun are selected to Class A All-State Football team, two others, Mike Lee and Drew Moch are 2nd team pics.

Obituaries: LeRoy R. Jahner, Francis Klein, Elcera Boschker, Francis “Frank” Miller.

Nov. 29, 2007

Two World War II veterans from Emmons County, John Ackerman of Linton and Edward Schmidt of Hazelton, were among 250 North Dakota and Minnesota veterans who toured the WWII Memorial as part of WDAY Honor Flight to Washington Nov. 2-3. Brian Leier of Linton was named the North Dakota Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement award winner.

Obituaries: Joe F. Vetter, Lorraine K. Feyereisen, Alberta Van Beek, Dorothy Feist, Rev. Gilmer Compaan.

Dec. 6, 2007

The Harry L. Petrie Library in Linton is home to a leadership Mini-Library, complements of the Horizons Program. James A. Schaffer, President and CEO of Consolidated Power Producers, Inc. discussed the potential for wind energy at a meeting held in Strasburg.

Obituaries: Lorina Huber, Rose Weigel, Sister Benigna Weisbeck, Dorothy M. Knutson, Wade Alan Hanson, Jerry Bitz, Margaretha Ibach.

Dec. 13, 2007

Hazelton Development Corporation ponders fate of grocery store. Hague is planning for Centennial July 4-5, 2008.

Obituaries: Egidi J. Roehrich, Violet Bertsch, Willis Humann, Gerry Zent, Rebecca Rose Wetzel, Marvin Krein.

Dec. 20, 2007

Farmers Union Oil Company of Hazelton holds special meeting Dec. 12 to inform patrons about the co-ops 2008 cash/credit policy. Braddock plans its 125th anniversary celebration June 26-27, 2009. The Little German House celebrates its fifth big Christmas in Strasburg.

Obituaries: Aloysia Braun, Pearl Miller, Helen Schmidt, Donna M. May.

Dec. 27, 2007

Pro Dyes International, Inc., owned by Darrel Wolf of Zeeland, to expand in Zeeland. Jerome and Rita Mosset of Linton receive the N.D. Agriculture Commissioner’s Dairy Producers Award for Excellence.

Obituaries: Clark T. Vikse, Ben Hulm.