Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Eddy County Commissioners Glenda Collier and Jeff Pfau attended the Foster County Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 5 to discuss the emergency management position. As was previously reported in the New Rockford Transcript, Foster County Commissioner Becky Hagel told the Eddy County commissioners that she had many concerns with the agreement Eddy County had proposed to newly hired Emergency Manager, Jessica Earle. The most important of those concerns was the absence of a Joint Powers A...
As part of the taxpayer appeal process required by the state of North Dakota, the Eddy County Board of Equalization held the Eddy County Tax Equalization meeting on Tuesday, June 5. This meeting was part of an informal appeals process which offers taxpayers the opportunity to appeal the current year’s assessment of property. To begin this appeals process, a taxpayer would first contact the local tax assessor before April 1 and the local boards (township, city or district) by the second week i...
"Spragues Pipit. Baird's Sparrow. Le Conte's and Nelson's Sharptail sparrows. Chestnut Collared Longspurs. See them. Hear them. And check them-and some 320 other fascinating species of birds-- off your life list." These words from the Birding Drives Dakota website introduce the 15th Annual Potholes and Prairie Birding Festival, which will take place June 13-17 in Carrington and the surrounding area. You may have heard of bird walks and birding trails, but the Birding Drives Dakota website says...
The Eddy County Commission met in a special meeting on Wednesday, May 30 to discuss an offer letter that was sent to Eddy County’s Emergency Manager candidate, Jess Earle, who is also the Emergency Manager for Foster County. In essence, the letter stated that Earle would be an hourly employee of Eddy County working about eight hours per week. Earle did have a request that Eddy County pay Foster County for half of her current cell phone bill so that she would not have to carry another phone w...
Art lovers take note- Thursdays in Jamestown just got a lot more exciting! The Arts Center invites you to join them for the Downtown Arts Market every Thursday in June, July and August from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Downtown Arts Market is a celebration of art and community that will include artisan vendors and live entertainment at the Hanson Arts Park, located in the heart of downtown Jamestown, at the corner of First Avenue and Second Street SW. The Hanson Arts Park came into being after a fire...
Many years ago, I was shopping in the Jamestown Mall, which at that time, held some of my favorite stores. Do you remember On the Countryside, a shop with lots of dishes, pottery, and home décor in little themed rooms? They also had a cute little coffee shop that served coffee drinks, teas, Italian sodas, soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts. Directly across the hall from On the Countryside was Warehouse Fabrics, a place that I could easily spend hours. The front of the store had bolts of...
This time of year, when you travel U.S. Highway 281 just north of New Rockford, you'll likely catch a glimpse of hundreds of light pink flowering crabapple trees contrasted against dark towering evergreens. It is like an invitation of sorts for passersby to stop and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of over 200 flowering crabapples planted at the St. John's and Prairie Home Cemetery, especially now as we come to remember the fallen this Memorial Day. Driving through the expansive cemetery grounds,...
Like most of you, I’ve been remembering family members this week, preparing for Memorial Day. When I read this story, it reminded me of a young me, listening to my great-grandma tell stories about the young son who lost his life while serving his country. She would share something she about him and then, with her smile becoming a twinkle in her eyes, she would reach out and touch my little brother’s dimples. The dimples that would flash whenever he smiled and the same dimples she had seen when s...
The Eddy County Commission has reviewed the Central Prairie Social Services District plan and agreed to move forward with the formation of the district. At the May 15 Eddy County Commission Meeting, Teresa Fetsch, the Director of Eddy, Foster and Wells County Social Services, presented the Central Prairie Social Services District plan. She explained that the North Dakota Department of Human Services is required to study county social services and provide the N.D. Legislature with a plan for a pe...
I remember hearing a speech a while ago that made me think. The speaker asked if people view you as a safe person to talk to. Then, she said that with the number of people who are affected by this current opioid crisis, if you don’t know someone affected by it personally, you may want to look within yourself to see if you are someone that your friends and family feel safe sharing their struggles with. Because we all probably do. Then a book I recently underscores that message. In her book, S...
A lasagna supper with a bingo benefit and cake walk is being held this Wednesday, May 23 to support nine-year-old Jacob Sogge and his ongoing medical costs associated with surgery and recovery to treat Type 2 Chiari Malformation. The supper will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. In addition, a raffle will be held to win an autographed Carson Wentz football jersey. Raffle tickets are available at the Latte Lobby, or by contacting Gail Weisenburger, Deb Belquist or Janel...
Sarah Smith Warren, a local artist and community advocate, has recently purchased and renovated a portion of the former American Legion building on Central Avenue in New Rockford. Smith Warren is using the space for her newly relocated photography studio. While the exterior updates have been very visible for some time, the interior improvements have happened behind the curtains this winter. As shown in the photo below, the space is bright and beautiful, befitting of an artist. On Saturday, May 1...
It could have started when I was watching the Norwegians rule the day in the Winter Olympics and the Norwegian athletes were doing so well. It could also be that my siblings and I are planning a Norwegian 60th wedding anniversary for my parents. Or maybe it’s just because we just passed Cinco de Mayo and I know that Syttende Mai will be here very soon. Whatever the reason, I have been thinking about my Norwegian roots and wanting to learn a little more about their customs. The more I learn a...
Did you remember Mother’s Day is just around the corner? Not this Sunday but the next, on May 13. While the Mother’s Day that we celebrate is a recent development in the world of holidays, the basic idea goes back to ancient mythology—all the way back to the long-ago civilizations of the Greeks and Romans. The Greeks paid homage to Cybele, the mother figure of their gods, and the Romans dedicated an annual spring festival to the mother of their gods. In 16th century England, there was a speci...
Ashley Schuster of New Rockford is the newest artist whose works are displayed at the Eddy-New Rockford Public Library. Schuster, a New Rockford native and the New Rockford Transcript's graphic designer and photographer, displays a series of five butterfly photographs that can be viewed during the library's regular hours. Schuster chose the photos because she wanted something bright that looked like spring was coming. Schuster started taking pictures as a young child, using her mother's digital...
This week, while listening to Ashley Schuster speak about her love of photography, I was struck by how her face lit up as she talked about the places she had photographed. I also happened to read an article in Feature Shoot by Jenna Garrett called "The Inspiring Stories of Five Photographers Determined to Make a Difference," about inspiring photographers who have found a way to give back to their community through their art. Nick Brandt: Big Life Foundation. One of these photographers is...
Six-year-old Taylin Jacobson of Sheyenne was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma in February. A benefit is set for Thursday, April 26 at the New Rockford Eagles Club from 4 - 7 p.m. to help raise funds for her continued treatment. Taylin's mother Karla said that the diagnosis was stage 3 because the cancer was found in more than one area of her body, both in her neck and in her abdomen. Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to the Mayo Clinic website, is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is...
The Eddy County Commissioners once again discussed personnel needs at their recent meeting. Applications for the Veteran’s Services Officer and the Emergency Manager position were reviewed. Eddy County Auditor Patty Williams will be contacting qualified applicants to set up interviews. The commissioners commented that applicants need to be aware of the amount of training that will be required of the new employees. As an example, they spoke about the Veteran’s Services Officer. The person who...
April is National Financial Literacy Month, and both local and statewide public officials and organizations have made education for residents of all ages a priority. Here in Eddy and Foster Counties, NDSU Extension Service partnered with local banks, credit unions and schools to provide a lesson to first grade students on earning, spending and saving. The goal of the partnership is to teach positive money behaviors at an early age. As a part of the lesson, each student was provided with a piggy...
It seems to be a little gloomy today, although if the sun can burn through the fog, I think we might have the start of one of our first spring days. It seems fitting that it’s a little overcast as I sit here and think about former First Lady Barbara Bush. I don’t know if you’ve read many of the articles, and I’m not sure you can back the statement up, but some are saying that she died as the most popular First Lady ever. Like I said, I don’t know if that’s true, but she was certainly someone I a...
I barely saw his face out of the corner of my eye as he poked his head around the wall of the school commons area. He disappeared in a flash of blonde hair when he saw his curly haired senior nemesis rising to his feet. The chair hit the wall, as the seventh grader was chased down the hall. The pounding of tennis shoes and the laughter of the lanky basketball player echoed in the otherwise silent hallway. The longer legs of the older boy allowed him to quickly overtake the younger one, as he...
The Eddy County Road Department is still working on sealing cracks on Eddy County’s paved roads, according to Eddy County Road Superintendent Irvin Loe. Although March is usually the best time for crack sealing so the tar sets up quickly, the wind and snow has slowed their progress. They have received some complaints about the tar, but doing it now will help it to set up much faster than if they waited until it was warmer. A complaint was received from a township that had been billed for snow r...
Occasionally, I find myself thinking about Baby Jessica and I wonder what became of her. If you were an adult at the time, you'll remember the Baby Jessica story. I think I was so emotionally tied to it because I had a daughter who was about the same age. I also operated a home daycare at the time. I couldn't imagine the pain that either the parents or the daycare provider were experiencing. Yesterday, I decided to do a little research and thought I'd share my findings with you. I discovered...
The New Rockford Dollars for Scholars committee is preparing to send out its spring business fundraising letter to ask businesses to sponsor scholarships for area graduating seniors, to help them further their education. The committee believes that through Dollars for Scholars, the community has the opportunity to make a strong collective statement about the importance of a post secondary education, by providing both encouragement and financial support for local students. New Rockford’s D...
As much as I complain about Facebook and threaten to close my account, I never do. The truth is, I would really miss the features that I have grown accustomed to having access to. When you don’t live close to your family, it’s nice to be able to see pictures of great niece dressed so cute for her first day of school, see that lost tooth, share the excitement of your nephew passing his driver’s test and taking the car out for the first time or watching my sister and niece record their girl...
