8 over 80: Thorsgard
November 27, 2010 in The Dickinson Press
NORTHWOOD Enoch Thorsgard said it’s common for people in the latter part of their lives to want to do something significant. So at 93, that’s exactly what he’s doing.
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8 over 80: Honorable mentions
November 27, 2010 in The Dickinson Press
Since we found it too difficult to only recognize eight North Dakotans age 80 and older making a difference, we granted honorable mentions to eight others. Continue Reading
8 OVER 80: Thorsgard takes pride in new career
November 27, 2010 in Grand Forks Herald
Enoch Thorsgard said it’s common for people in the latter part of their lives to want to do something significant. So at 93, that’s exactly what he’s doing. Continue Reading
8 over 80: Jean Albertson
November 26, 2010 in The Dickinson Press
An excitable large black dog is no match for 84-year-old Jean Albertson. Continue Reading
8 over 80: Helen Kistler
November 25, 2010 in The Dickinson Press
LEONARD Helen Kistler jokes that she has the same line of thinking as Sarah Palin when it comes to her 40 years of service to the city’s library. Continue Reading
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8 Over 80: At 82, Leonard woman keeps city library going
November 25, 2010 in INFORUM
This is the sixth story in an eight-part series featuring North Dakotans age 80 or older still making a difference in their communities.
LEONARD, N.D. Helen Kistler jokes that she has the same line of thinking as Sarah Palin when it comes to her 40 years of service to the city’s library.
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8 over 80: Gunny Schmidt
November 24, 2010 in The Dickinson Press
LAKOTA Gunny Schmidt went to work helping hungry people with nothing but $20 and a dream. Continue Reading
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8 Over 80: Go-to woman operates food pantry
November 24, 2010 in INFORUM
This is the fifth story in an eight-part series featuring North Dakotans age 80 or older still making a difference in their communities.
LAKOTA, N.D. Gunny Schmidt went to work helping hungry people with nothing but $20 and a dream. Continue Reading
8 over 80: Mary Guenther
November 23, 2010 in The Dickinson Press
CAVALIER Mary Guenther doesn’t like to sit around, even when it’s time for afternoon coffee. The 92-year-old would rather keep working. Continue Reading
8 over 80: Alfred Juntunen
November 22, 2010 in The Dickinson Press
ROLLA At 81, Alfred Juntunen has quite the “retirement” resume: rest stop caretaker, church janitor, meal deliverer, farmer, tourism guide and nursing home entertainer. Continue Reading
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