The Crow's Nest
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?? It is 11 PM and our thermometer says it is 61 degrees outside! We have had beautiful weather since “Blizzard Zach” hit North Dakota October 5th and 6th. We still haven’t had a hard freeze. Above normal temperatures are predicted for this coming week. Hope the whole winter goes as well. I have heard long range forecasts of above normal temperatures—that usually indicates a good amount of snow. Personally I would rather have the snow and warmer temps than the bitter cold that seems to penetrate deep every time I venture outdoors.
“Blizzard Zach” hit central North Dakota Tuesday, Oct. 4th. It started raining and blowing here on Wednesday and really hit us with snow Thursday, Oct. 6th. I am guessing we had about 8 inches of snow. The Minot area had about 15 inches of snow. Many trees were toppled by the weight of the heavy, wet snow in that area.
What a wonderful time we had in Edinburg last Thursday. A group of 40 Norwegians on a tour bus spent the day in the area. They visited Hall’s Potato Complex in Hoople, toured the Icelandic State Park, had a noon meal at Byron’s Bar in Mountain, spent time at the Park River Bible Camp, saw Odalen Lutheran Church and listened to Doug Langerud present a mini-concert for their enjoyment. They also visited the Par Site, Vikur Church and the Myrdal farm by Gardar. The day ended with a Potato Bar and Dance at the Edinburg Community Center. About 80 Edinburg and surrounding area residents came to the Community Center to enjoy the supper served by the Edinburg Business Club. The Pecka Band played polkas and old time music for the enjoyment of everyone. By the time the tour bus left to return to Grand Forks there were tearful good-byes. Bernice Flanagan and Rosemarie Myrdal made all the arrangements with Char Brekke of Brekke Travel Tours in Grand Forks for the group to make this side trip on their way to the Hostfest in Minot. There is no doubt Bernice is one of the biggest promoters of our town. Every chance she gets she lets people know about Edinburg and what a wonderful place it is to visit. Thank you both Bernice and Rosemarie for all the hard work you did making this exchange of cultures happen for a day.
I didn’t go on a tour bus, but Chuck and I did spend the weekend at the Hostfest in Minot. It is such a fun time. It is amazing all the campers that set up on the fairgrounds for the whole week. We saw Paul Anka in concert. What a showman he is! He had a terrific show singing all the songs I remember from my teenage years. Of course there were lots of booths with Scandinavian crafts for sale. Every time I go I think I should buy a Norwegian sweater---maybe next year. Bethany Lutheran Church served wonderful meatballs from their booth in the Olso Pavilion. They gave me seven meatballs because I passed on the lutefisk. I shared 5 of them with others as there was no way I could eat all of those. They were good!
Adams-Edinburg-Edmore football traveled to Towner last Friday night for their last regular season game. They won 54-24. Play-offs start this Saturday with Edinburg playing Central Valley Benson (Leeds) I believe. Football fever is running high in town.
There has been a boom in “house fixing-up” around town lately. Cathy Nordquist, LeRoy & Louise Pederson, Rose Dean, and Elroy & Vera Brandvold all have re-shingled their homes. Jim and Mary Kertz are adding on to their home. Bill and Lynn Nowatski’s new home is just about completed. Does it ever look nice! Bob and Bonnie Halldorson are in the process of demolishing their house so they can move in a new home. The residents of Edinburg take so much pride in their homes and the town. No wonder visitors are always amazed at what a beautiful little city we have.
The UND Fighting Sioux football team is unbeaten in the NCC. They beat Duluth last Saturday 33-10. Our own hometown guy, Andrew Sorbo gets quite a bit playing time with the team. We are so proud of him and his accomplishments. GO SIOUX!
Teachers Convention is this Thursday and Friday so the kids will have a couple of days off. Have a great day!
