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Golden Valley News
January 1, 2014
Robert Ekre
DICKINSON - A funeral service
for Robert Ekre, 93, of Dickinson,
formerly of Beach, was held at 10:30
a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at
Stevenson Funeral Home of Dickin-
son. Burial followed in the Beach
Cemetery.
Visitation for Robert was from 2-
8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 29, at Steven-
son Funeral Home with a masonic
service being held at 7 p.m. Robert
passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, at
St. Luke's Home in Dickinson.
Robert Olaf Ekre was born Aug.
16, 1921, in Beach, the son of Stener
and Ida (Nordin) Ekre. He grew up
and began his school in rural coun-
try south of Beach at the Rocky
Butte School; graduating from Golva
High School in 1938. He attended
one year at NDAC, now NDSU in
Fargo. He then began farming in
1940 south of Beach. On Feb. 22,
t 946, Robert and Dorothy Lazz were
united in marriage. To this union
two children were born: Karen and
Harlan.
Robert was instrumental in pio-
neering seed potato production in
Golden Valley County and his prod-
ucts were shipped to the Red River
Valley as well as other areas in the
US. He also pioneered in the devel-
opment of no-till farming in response
to what was seen as soil erosion.
Robert was published in several
farming publications on his no-till
practices. A few awards he received
included North Dakota State Potato
King in 1963, Red River Valley Po-
tato Growers Association Life Time
Achievement Award for Contribu-
tions to and in Support of the North
Dakota Potato Industry in 1985, and
First Time Award for Zero Till
Farmer of the Year by
Manitoba/North Dakota Zero Tillage
Farmers Association in 1987. Robert
was a very active member of his
community and served as a 4-H
Leader. He was a member of the
board of directors for Golden Valley
County Hospital AssoCiation, mem-
ber of First Lutheran Church Council
in Beach, Department of Agriculture
ASC, Masonic Lodge with the
Shiner and Scottish Rite, and the
Elks.
Robert is survived by his wife,
Dorothy of Dickinson; children,
Karen Elaine Zicarelli of Pale Alto,
Calif.; and Harlan Robert Ekre of
Bloomington, dinn.; two grandchil-
dren, Robin Zicarelli and Greg Zi-
carelli; and sister, Doris Hinman of
Baker, Mont. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Stener and Ida
Ekre; brothers, Sherman and Alan;
and sister, Elsie Jones.
"No race can prosper till it learns
that there is as much dignity in till-
ing a field as in writing a poem. " ~
Booker T. Washington.
Remembrances and condolences
may be shared with the family at
www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Gayle Harpster
SENTINEL BUTTE - Funeral
services for Gayle Harpster, 71, of
Sentinel Butte, will be 10 a.m., Fri-
day, Jan. 2, 2015, at the Sentinel
Butte Hall in Sentinel Butte. Burial
will be at 3 l.m., Friday, at the
Beaver Lodge Cemetery in Ekalaka,
Mont.
Visitation will be one hour prior
to the service t' the Sentinel Butte
Hall., ,,
Gayle Ann Major Harpster, of
Sentinel Butte, was born Aug. 31,
1943, in Miles City, Mont., to Harold
and LaVerne Malmquist Major, the
oldest of their four children. She
spent her childhood years in the
Ridgway Community, south of
Ekalaka, on the family ranch. Gayle
attended country school at the John-
ston School in the Ridgway commu-
nity through the eighth grade. Her
childhood years were busy with 4-H
and community activities. She
boarded with families in Ekalaka for
high school, graduating in 1961.
Gayle was married to Donnie
Harpster on May 29, 1963. To this
union were born. two children,
Christy Kay and Charles Eugene.
They later divorced. She attended
Dickinson State, took correspon-
dence courses and attended summer
school to graduate from Black Hills
State in 1973. At 19, she began
teaching at rural schools on a provi-
sional certificate, beginning a long
career of teaching. She taught rural
and elementary schools in Carter and
Fallen counties, in Wibaux, and
spent nearly 25 years teaching in
Golva. During this time she also
worked summer jobs and some
evening jobs while continuing her
education to become certified in li-
brary and special education and as a
reading sPecialist. She moved her
family to Beach during the years of
teaching at Golva. It was during a
summer job for Air Dakota Flight,
that her partnership with Boyd
Trester was formed. Her battle with
cancer forced her retirement after
over 40 years of teaching. She later
moved to Sentinel Butte.
Despite health issues, Gayle's pri-
orities in life were to attend family
and friend's activities whenever pos-
sible.
Gayle went home to be with the
Lord, Dec. 22, 2014, at the West
River Regional Medical Center in
Hettinger.
Gayle was preceded in death by
her parents, Harold and LaVerne
Major, and her brother, Ross Major.
She is survived by her partner, Boyd
Trester; sister-in-law, Correen Major;
sisters, Kathy (Tom) Stieg and Vir-
ginia Waller; daughter Christy (Matt)
Zimmerman; son Charley (Lisa)
Harpster; grandchildren Devin,
Lucas, Megan and Cassidy Zimmer-
man and Ethan and Elijah Harpster;
beloved nieces Amy (Matt) Dreke,
Stacie (Shain) Becker, Tana Stieg,
Ann (Brandon) Cornelia, Lisa Fox-
ley and nephews Cody and Aaron
Waller, as well as treasured great-
nieces and nephews and cousins.
Memorials may be made to the St.
Jude's Children's Fund, the Carter
County High School Millennial
Scholarship Fund at Summit Na-
tional Bank in Ekalaka, or to a char-
ity of choice.
Remembrances and condolences
may be shared with the family at
www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
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How to keep tabs on elderly parents
Savvy Senior
How to Keep Tabs On an Elderly
Parent When You Can't Be There
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend any caregiv-
ing devices or technology products
that help families keep an eye on an
elderly parent that lives alone? Over
the holidays, my sister and I noticed
that my dad's health has slipped, so
we would like to find something that
helps us keep closer tabs on him
when We're not around.
Concerned Son
Dear Concerned,
There are many different assistive
technology products available today
that can help families keep an eye on
an elderly loved one when they can't
be there. Depending on your dad's
needs and how much 're illing
to spend, here are some good options
to consider.
Personal Emergency Response
Systems
If you're primarily worded about
your dad falling and needing help,
one of the most commonly used and
affordable products for seniors living
alone is a personal emergency re-
sponse system (PERS) - also known
as a medical alert device.
For about a dollar or two a day,
these systems provide a wearable
pendent button- typically in the form
of a necklace pendent or wristband -
and a base station that connects to the
home phone line.
At the press of a button, your dad
could call and talk to a trained opera-
tor through the system's base station
receiver, which works like a power-
ful speakerphone. The operator will
find out what's wrong, and will notify
family members, a neighbor, friend or
emergency services as needed.
Some PERS today even offer mo-
tion-sensitive pendants that can detect
a fall and automatically call for help.
And some offer GPS mobile-alert
pendants that work anywhere. Some
top companies that offer all levels of
services include Philips Lifeline (life-
linesys.com, 800-380-3111), Medical
Alert (medicalalert.com, 800-800-
2537) and MobileHelp (mobilehelp-
now.cam, 800-992-0616).
Sensor Monitoring
If you want to keep closer tabs on
your dad than what a PERS offers,
consider a sensor monitoring system.
These systems use small wireless
sensors (not cameras) placed in key
areas of your dad's home that can de-
tect changes in his activity patterns,
and will notify you via text message
or email if something out of the ordi-
nary is happening. For instance, if he
went to the bathroom and didn't
leave, it could indicate afall or other
emergency.
You can also check up on his pat-
terns anytime you want through the
system's website. And for additional
protection, most services also offer
PERS call buttons that can be placed
around the house, or worn.
Some good companies that offer
these services are GrandCare Sys-
tems (grandcare.com, 262-338-
6147), which charges $300 for their
activity sensors, plus a $50 monthly
service fee. And BeClose (be-
close.cam, 866-574-1784), which
runs $399 for three sensors, and a $69
monthly service fee if paid a year in
advance.
If you're interested in a more
budget-friendly option, consider
Lively (mylively.com, 888-757-
0711), which costs only $50 with a
$35 monthly service fee. Lively uses
small motion Sensors that you attach
to movable objects like a pillbox, re-
frigerator door, front door, etc. These
sensors will track your dad's move-
ment/activity and let you know of any
abnormalities in his routines. For ex-
ample, if he didn't pick up his pillbox
to get his medicine, or he didn't open
the front door to go out and retrieve
his morning newspaper, you would
be notified and can check on him.
Lively also offers a PERS "safety
watch" in case he falls or needs to call
for help.
Another affordable option to
check out is Evermind (evermind.us,
855-677-7625), which lets you keep
an eye on your dad by monitoring
his frequently used electrical appli-
ances through small plug-in sensors.
So, for example, if your dad doesn't
turn on the coffee maker in the
morning, or if he's not watching his
favorite television program before
bedtime, youwould be notified.
Evermind costs $199 for the three
sensors, plus a $29 monthly service
fee.
Send your senior questions to:
Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Nor-
man, OK 73070, or visit SavvySe-
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"The Savvy Senior" book.
Certain uncomfortable aisorders are common
What kinds of problems are pa-
tients unlikely to discuss with a doc-
tor?
Anorectal disorders are painful
but common conditions that most
people experience some form of
during their lifetime. Because these
disorders impact the rectum area,
many people are embarrassed or un-
comfortable talking to their doctor
about symptoms. Common prob-
lems include hemorrhoids, anal fis-
sures, anorectal abscess and anal
fistulas.
Who gets hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids can affect individ-
uals of both sexes and all ages.
Hemorrhoids are more likely to
occur in pregnant women and in
men and women who trouble with
chronic constipation or diarrhea.
Frequency also increases with aging
and being overweight. These
swollen veins in the anal canal may
be painful, but they usually are not ,
serious health concern. The most
common symptoms of both internal
and external hemorrhoids are bleed-
ing during bowel movements, itch-
ing and rectal pain. Your primary
care doctor can help you make
lifestyle adjustments that usually
decrease the discomfort.
What is an anal fissure?
This is a small tear in the lining
of the anus. Fissures are frequently
caused by hard, dry bowel move-
ments, diarrhea and anorectal in-
flammation. Symptoms are similar
to hemorrhoids: pain, bleeding and
itching. Fissures usually heal with
the use of non-surgical treatments
such as topical creams and oint-
ments.
What is an anorectal abscess?
This painful condition is caused
when pus collects and develops near
the anus, usually as the result of in-
fection from small anal glands.
Its appearance is that of a boil-
like swelling near the anus, usually
Dr. Nicolas Hayes
red in color and warm to the touch.
Some anal abscesses are located in
deeper tissue and may not be as vis-
ible.
What is an anal fistula?
A fistula is a small tunnel that ab-
normally forms, connecting to the
site of an anorectal abscess a0d .the
skin and buttocks outside the anus.
Symptoms include pain, skin irrita-
tion around the anus, pus and
drainage, fever and swelling. In-
flammatory bowel diseases such as
Crohn's disease and colitis increase
the likelihood of anal abscesses and
fistulas.
How are anorectal disorders
treated?
Surgical intervention is often the
best long-term option, particularly if
the condition hasn't improved with
primary care treatment methods.
The most common surgical treat-
ments for hemorrhoids are rubber
band ligation and the hemorrhoidec-
tomy. The latter requires a longer re-
cuperation period but has the best
success for permanent removal.
For surgical treatment of fissures,
an internal sphincterotomy is per-
formed to relieve the underlying
muscle spasms that contribute to the
fissure.
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An anal abscess is treated by sur-
gically draining pus from the in-
fected cavity and making an
opening in the skin near the anus to
relieve pressure. Surgery is almost
always needed to cure anal fistulas.
Most of these surgical procedures
can be performed on an outpatient
basis.
(Nicolas Hayes, D.O., is a gen-
eral surgeon at Sanford Health
Dickinson Clinic. He graduated
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