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  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: May 29, 2023

    Red Hoff|May 29, 2023

    Last week’s news: CHASELEY NEWS: Fay and Larry Fandrich took Marvin Rodacker out to Carrington, for a birthday dinner on Saturday. Connie Czech attended Brooklyn Mindt’s dance recital last Sunday afternoon. Brooklyn’s Grandma Linda and Grandpa Roger Lauckner from Carrington accompanied Connie. On Thursday, Connie enjoyed Cooper’s spring concert at Northern Cass School and spent the night at the Mindt home. Brooklyn came back home with Grandma Connie Friday afternoon. Saturday, Connie attended and enjoyed the Ladies Luncheon at the SDA and aft...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: May 15, 2023

    Red Hoff|May 15, 2023

    CHASELEY NEWS: Tuesday evening, Julie and Marvin Rodacker enjoyed the spring concert held at the Fessenden/ Bowdon School. Marvin received word that his uncle’s memorial service will be held on Friday in Carrington. He had passed away in Arizona this winter. Friday, all three Rodackers were in Jamestown, and Monday the three went to Bismarck. Pam went to the spring concert, in which her granddaughter took part, in Fessenden. Sunday, Pam helped Granddaughter, Hailey Widicker, start her garden seeds. Connie Czech helped celebrate Merv K...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: May 8, 2023

    Red Hoff|May 8, 2023

    CHASELEY NEWS: Thursday evening, Marvin and Julie Rodacker attended the Fessenden Elementary Talent Show and really enjoyed it. Celebrating Red Hoff’s birthday on Thursday afternoon were Shelly Hoff, Tammy Knecht, Kara Knecht and Connie Czech. A trip to Rosa’s Pizza topped the day. Connie Czech and Trish Mindt enjoyed lunch at La Fragua in Harvey . Pam Rodacker went to Harvey on Monday. She enjoyed the talent show in Fessenden on Thursday. Pam, Julie, and Marvin Rodacker were in Jamestown on Friday. BOWDON NEWS: No Bowdon news except the las...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: May 1, 2023

    Red Hoff|May 1, 2023

    CHASELEY NEWS: Connie Czech was a guest at Wanda Weckerly’s “Welcome Spring” luncheon Monday afternoon. Sunday afternoon, Connie attended the New Rockford play again (yes it was that good) with Elreen Olson, Mandan, Jan Jones, Bowdon, and Marilyn Heilman. BOWDON NEWS: Saturday morning, Marsha Buchwitz, Mandan, came to Bowdon to spend the day with her mom, Freida Tebelius. They went to church, visited, and Marsha returned home later in the afternoon. Winners of the Believe in Bowdon Raffle were: April 15: Randi Taylor, $75; April 16: Richa...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: April 24, 2023

    Red Hoff|Apr 24, 2023

    CHASELEY NEWS: Sunday afternoon, Marvin and Julie Rodacker and Pam Rodacker enjoyed the Centennial Singers and the ladies group that sang at the Lutheran Church in Harvey. It was birthday week for Connie Czech. She spent time with Trish Mindt, Goodrich Heidi Steichen, Goodrich and Lynda Roller, from Chaseley. Saturday evening, Connie and Trish enjoyed dinner and the play “The Fox on the Fairway” in New Rockford. Pam Rodacker had a very busy week. Tuesday, she went to the funeral of Kathy Widicker that was held at the Bowdon Country Adv...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: April 17, 2023

    Red Hoff|Apr 17, 2023

    CHASELEY NEWS: Last Monday evening, Bev Hart picked up Julie Rodacker, Gail Filler, Pam Rodacker, Darlis Huss and they went to Fessenden for the Women’s Ag. Program. Easter Sunday, Marvin and Julie Rodacker, and Pam Rodacker joined Fay and Larry Fandrich, and Marvin’s cousin, Monty and Cyndi Rodacker, from Jamestown, for dinner at the Bowdon Café. Connie Czech and Jeanette Dosch did some shopping in Harvey on Friday. Kenton, Janet, Cooper, and Brooklyn Mindt were weekend visitors at the Czech farm. On Sunday after church, they all went to the...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: April 10, 2023

    Red Hoff|Apr 10, 2023

    CHASELEY NEWS: Connie Czech accompanied Lynda Roller to Bismarck last week. While there, they had a great visit with Carol Whiteman. Saturday afternoon, Connie stopped in at Red and Shelly Hoff’s in Hurdsfield and enjoyed an afternoon of dominoes. Pam Rodacker and Marvin and Julie Rodacker were in Harvey last Wednesday and one other day last week all three were in Carrington. BOWDON NEWS: Lucky winners last week for the Believe in Bowdon Annual Raffle were: March 25: Randi Taylor, $75 March 26: Jake Weaver, $75 March 27: Patty Patrie, $50 M...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: April 3, 2023

    Red Hoff|Apr 3, 2023

    CHASELEY NEWS: On Friday, Pam Rodacker, Marvin and Julie Rodacker were in Carrington. Connie Czech was a guest at Red and Shelly Hoff’s on Tuesday and spent the afternoon playing dominoes. Thursday, Connie and Trish Mindt had lunch at the Mexican restaurant in Harvey. Connie spent the weekend in Harwood, taking in the musical “Mary Poppins, Jr.” at Cooper Mindt’s school. He was a member of the chorus. BOWDON NEWS: The lucky winners of the Believe in Bowdon Annual Calendar Raffle for the week are as follows: March 18: Randi Taylor, $75. March 1...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: March 27, 2023

    Red Hoff|Mar 27, 2023

    BOWDON NEWS: Freida Tebelius left for Bismarck on March 3. While there, she stayed with Marsha and Gary Buchwitz. Freida had several appointments and different things to take care of. She had supper with a good friend from high school and returned to Bowdon on March 19. Gary and Marsha Buchwitz and Freida enjoyed dinner and visiting on Sunday at the Bowdon Café. The Believe in Bowdon annual Calendar Raffle winners so far are as follows: March 1: Dena Opp for $100.00 March 2: Randi Taylor for $50.00 March 3: Addison Neumiller for $50 March 4: La...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: March 13, 2023

    Red Hoff|Mar 13, 2023

    CHASELEY NEWS: Two weeks ago, Pam Rodacker was a Harvey caller. Last Monday, she was in Harvey, Fessenden, and Carrington. Marvin and Julie Rodacker went to the concert that was held at the First Lutheran Church in Harvey on Saturday evening. The University of Jamestown Choir sang. Julie said it was fantastic and all was sung acappella. Connie Czech was a luncheon guest of Heidi Steichen last week and enjoyed a great visit. Saturday afternoon, Connie Czech and Tammy Knecht joined Red and Shelly Hoff in an afternoon of cards and games. BOWDON...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: March 6, 2023

    Red Hoff|Mar 6, 2023

    CHASELEY NEWS: Recent visitors at Connie Czech’s home were Trish Mindt, Wanda Weckerly and Lynda Roller. Connie Czech attended a surprise birthday party for Doreen Rexine in Bowdon on the 17th of February. Saturday, Connie attended a birthday party for Granddaughter Brooklyn’s seventh birthday. BOWDON NEWS: On February 14, Freida Tebelius went to Bismarck. She had several appointments. She stayed at the home of Marsha and Gary Buchwitz. Freida returned home on the 22. On Sunday, Freida enjoyed the “German Dinner” at the Bowdon Café. She said...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: February 13, 2023

    Red Hoff|Feb 13, 2023

    CHASELEY NEWS: Marvin and Julie Rodacker enjoyed the food at the Bowdon Food Fair. A week ago Saturday, Connie Czech was a dinner guest of Skip and Trish Mindt in Goodrich. This Saturday, Connie was a weekend guest at the Kenton Mindt home in Harwood. Thursday, Pam Rodacker was a Harvey caller. Sunday, Pam helped out at the Bowdon Food Fair. BOWDON NEWS: The Annual Bowdon Food Fair was well attended this year. Freida Tebelius took in the food fair....

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: January 30, 2023

    Red Hoff|Jan 30, 2023

    CHASELEY NEWS: Myra Gohl, Argyle, Texas, spent two weeks with her sister, Connie Czech. Over the weekend, Connie was in Harwood visiting the Kenton Mindt’s. Pam Rodacker and Marvin and Julie Rodacker were Harvey callers Tuesday....

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: January 23, 2023

    Red Hoff|Jan 23, 2023

    CHASELEY NEWS: Friday, Marvin and Julie Rodacker went to Bismarck for the funeral of Virginia Smith, who was the mother-in-law of Julie’s brother, Alan Fehr. Monday, all three Rodackers were Harvey callers. Chaseley lost a longtime resident, Donavon Czech, passed away and his funeral was last week. Condolences to his families....

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: January 9, 2023

    Red Hoff|Jan 9, 2023

    CHASELEY NEWS: The Rodackers finally got to celebrate Christmas and Julie Rodacker’s birthday Sunday. They spent the day at the Larry and Fay Fandrich home in Fessenden. On the way home, they stopped in Hurdsfield and visited with Julie’s brother, Alan Fehr. Saturday, Pam Rodacker went with Fay and Larry Fandrich to Lawton to visit Pam’s brother, Bud Lagacie. Wednesday and Saturday all three Rodackers were Harvey callers. BOWDON NEWS: Freida Tebelius attended the New Year’s Eve Party held at the Bowdon school gym. She said it was very festive...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: January 2, 2023

    Red Hoff|Jan 2, 2023

    CHASELEY NEWS: Marvin and Julie Rodacker went to Harvey to hear the Centennial Singers concert. Saturday, Pam Rodacker, Marvin and Julie Rodacker went to Harvey; they were also there on December 19. BOWDON NEWS: Freida Tebelius went to Bismarck December 12 and on December 15, her and her son, George, from Fargo, flew to Texas to visit Freida’s grandson. They arrived back in Bismarck on December 18, where she was snowbound. On December 23, Freida enjoyed an early Christmas with the Bismarck/Mandan relatives. Saturday, Gary and Marsha Buchwitz b...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: December 12, 2022

    Red Hoff|Dec 12, 2022

    CHASELEY NEWS: Last Monday, Marvin and Julie Rodacker and Pam Rodacker met Fay and Larry Fandrich at the Bowdon Country Church. The Fandrichs took them to Jamestown for the funeral of one of Marvin’s aunts. Tuesday, Marvin and Pam were Harvey callers....

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: December 5, 2022

    Red Hoff|Dec 5, 2022

    Last Week: CHASELEY NEWS: On Monday, Pam Rodacker went to the funeral of Leonard Pike that was held in Bowdon. Saturday, she attended the Manfred Country Church and did some visiting. Sunday, Pam went to Kendra Hoff’s benefit that was held in Bowdon. Monday, the Chaseley community said farewell to lifelong resident Leonard Pike. The Chaseley Bowdon communities extend our sympathies to the families of Leonard Fike. BOWDON NEWS: Freida Tebelius enjoyed dinner Sunday at the Bowdon Cafe. This week: On Wednesday, Freida Tebelius went to Bismarck w...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: November 7, 2022

    Red Hoff|Nov 7, 2022

    BOWDON NEWS: Freida Tebelius visited Joy Schlegel on Sunday. CHASELEY NEWS: On Friday, Pam was a Harvey caller and had some work done on her Mustang. Monday, all three Rodackers went to Harvey, Fessenden, New Rockford, and Carrington. Brooklyn and Cooper Mindt spend several days with Grandma and Grandpa Czech. They were a great help in some fall cleanup. On Sunday everyone celebrated Cooper’s “13th” birthday a couple days early. Everyone is really enjoying the very nice weather we have been having....

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: October 31, 2022

    Red Hoff|Oct 31, 2022

    CHASELEY NEWS: Pam Rodacker was a Carrington, Harvey, and Fessenden caller on Tues­day. While in Fessen­den, she watched Hanna Widicker's last volleyball game of the year. Wednesday evening, Pam and Marvin and Julie went to Carrington for the Annual "Runnings Store Women's Evening." They enjoyed looking at all the vendors and enjoyed a hamburger while there. Friday, Pam and Marvin were Harvey callers. Monday, Pam visited Linda Widicker and then went on to Harvey. BOWDON NEWS: Freida Tebelius went to Carrington on Wednesday....

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: October 24, 2022

    Red Hoff|Oct 24, 2022

    CHASELEY NEWS: Saturday evening, Pam Rodacker and Julie and Marvin Rodacker attended a “10th” birthday party for Hailey Widicker. Friday, all three Rodacker’s were Harvey callers. Thursday, Pam was in Harvey and Monday she was in Carrington. Friday evening, Julie and Pam Rodacker and Bev Hart accompanied Darlis Huss to Tuttle where a ladies group had a “Love of Chocolate and Pumpkin” tasting at the Tuttle Baptist Church. Connie Czech, Red and Shelly Hoff spent sometime in New Rockford last week having a card day at Janel Fortney’s home. No Bo...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: October 17, 2022

    Red Hoff|Oct 17, 2022

    CHASELEY NEWS: Marvin and Julie Rodacker went to the funeral of Eleanora Hamann Friday at the Chaseley United Methodist Church. Sunday, they attended the “90th” birthday party for Donna Rodacker Johnson at the Bowdon Country Seventh Day Adventist Church. Julie said it was a very good party. Donavon and Connie Czech attended the Texas Tenor concert at the HostFest in Minot. A Lake guest at the Czech’s recently was Willard Reichenberger from Minot. Connie Czech had dinner with her cousin Elreen Olson in Bismarck last week. Pam Rodacker was a Car...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: October 3, 2022

    Red Hoff|Oct 3, 2022

    CHASELEY NEWS: Marvin and Julie Rodacker attended the funeral for Richard Otto in Bowdon on Monday. Sunday, they went to Bowdon to celebrate the birthday of Freida Tebelius. On Wednesday, Pam Rodacker and Julie Rodacker went over to Holly Widicker’s for a short visit and to pick up peaches. Thursday, Pam was a Carrington caller to pick up some parts. Sunday, she attended the birthday party for Freida Tebelius. Monday, she was in Harvey. BOWDON NEWS: Friday, relatives from Virginia, Texas, Arizona, and Colorado, started arriving in Bowdon for a...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: September 19, 2022

    Red Hoff|Sep 19, 2022

    CHASELEY NEWS: Marvin and Julie Rodacker attended the funeral for Richard Otto in Bowdon on Monday. Sunday, they went to Bowdon to celebrate the birthday of Freida Tebelius. On Wednesday, Pam Rodacker and Julie Rodacker went over to Holly Widicker’s for a short visit and to pick up peaches. Thursday, Pam was a Carrington caller to pick up some parts. Sunday, she attended the birthday party for Freida Tebelius. Monday, she was in Harvey. BOWDON NEWS: Friday, relatives from Virginia, Texas, Arizona, and Colorado, started arriving in Bowdon for a...

  • Chaseley/Bowdon News: September 12, 2022

    Red Hoff|Sep 12, 2022

    CHASELEY NEWS: Saturday, the three Rodackers went driving around checking out the crops. Connie Czech visited Elenora Hamann in the Harvey nursing home on Wednesday. Labor Day visitors at the Czech’s Lake home during the Labor Day Weekend were David Mindt, Carrington; Paul and Janel Fortney, New Rockford; Kenton Mindt and family, Harwood; Kayla Knecht, Bismarck and Merv and Tammy and Kara Knecht, Hurdsfield. BOWDON NEWS: Wednesday evening during the Bowdon Farmers’ Market, they had their first annual Rhubarb Fest in Memory of Rod Widicker. The...

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