2021-07-21 E-Edition

Medina Lions turns 80

Last month, the Medina Lions Club celebrated their 80th year during a celebration at the American Legion building in Medina. Lions members from Fargo, Jamestown, Lehr, Streeter, and Gackle attended the event. Soury Schmidt and Brenda Guthmiller did a great job with decorating. The event was catered by Emmy Hoffman and entertainment was provided by Kendra Behm. Joel Zenker gave […]

Frolf Grows Up in Steele

Part 2

Don Shinn first picked up a golf disc and started playing disc golf at the age of 90. In 2020, Don set the world distance record for 100-year-olds with a throw of 56.61 meters (185.7 feet). For over 10 years now, this Korean-born California resident and former judo instructor has played at least one round of golf nearly every day. […]

Savvy Senior

Why You Should Create a “My Social Security Account”

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m 58 years old and working on a plan for my retirement. I’ve read that I need to check my Social Security statement every year to validate its accuracy. How do I go about doing this? Planning Ahead Dear Planning, Checking your official Social Security statement every year is a smart move to make sure your posted […]

Off the Bookshelf

JUSTICE

North Dakota native Larry Watson had an award-winning novel in his book, “Montana 1948” written in 1993. Two years later, he wrote a “prequel” to “Montana 1948” entitled, “Justice” which gives a background of the people we meet in “Montana 1948”. Frank and Wesley Hayden are the sons of Sheriff Julian Hayden. The name “Hayden” carried a lot of weight […]

Golden Manor Auxiliary seeking new members

Do you have a couple of hours a month to spend helping others? Are you looking for ways to bring joy to others? The Golden Manor Auxiliary is looking for adults of any age to provide ideas and occasionally help with activities for the residents of Golden Manor. The Golden Manor Auxiliary was organized in February of 1973 with the […]

From the Heart

This week will mark the beginning of the Olympics to be held in Tokyo, Japan. Just as COVID-19 affected all our lives and continues to, the virus also affected the Olympics. The games were scheduled for 2020, but were postponed with the opening of the games now to be July 23, 2021. The Olympics are a dream for many, but […]

Kidder Korner

An employee complains to his boss, “Sorry, boss, but the salary doesn’t even remotely match the effort I put into my work.” Boss nods, “I know, but we can’t let you starve to death.” ***** I saw a poster today, somebody was asking “Have you seen my cat?” So I called the number and said that I didn’t. – I […]

Reminiscing…

(Looking back over past Ozone issues by Shirley Morlock)

50 years ago – July 21, 1971 Mrs. Paul (Frieda) Guthmiller, 47, Medina, died. Lt. Richard Pletan of Steele was awarded the silver wings in the Air Force. Mr. and Mrs. William DeKrey were honored on their 40th wedding anniversary in Pettibone. An August wedding is planned by Sharon Heupel of Medina and Ronald Ketterling, fomerly Tappen. Renae Morrison of […]

A little of This ‘n That

Drought tips

How to tell if your plants are thirsty Symptoms of water stress include: Wilting or drooping leaves that do not return to normal (without additional water) by morning Curled or yellow leaves that may fold or drop, along with potential twig drop Leaves that lose luster and become grayish or bluish Sunburned leaves (especially on the south side of a […]