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The NR-S School Board held its annual organizational meeting for the 2019-20 academic year on July 22 at 7 a.m. The election of officers for 2019-20 year placed long-time board member Alyson Myhre in the office of the president. Previous board president, John Grann, accepted a nomination for vice-president. Each board member has been named to current stakeholder committees and serve as a liaison for the board in these following areas. •Negotiations: Myhre, Mary Kay Price, Mike Jacobson •Evaluation: Myhre, John Grann, Dave Holzwarth ...
Dogs were the sure favorite at the 4th Corporation Self Advocacy Club's 3rd Annual Pet Show on Friday, July 19. This year's 13 entries included dogs, cats, chickens, a goat and rabbit. Self Advocacy Club President Jason Ehni welcomed everyone to the Pet Show, and the crowd enjoyed watching all the pets show off their tricks and best behaviors. The audience then voted for their favorites. Refreshments were served and prizes were awarded in four categories. In the dog category, Wilbur -a French...
On the evening of Thursday, July 11, New Rockford’s downtown was abuzz with activity. First the tables arrived, courtesy of the Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford. Then vendors started to occupy Centennial (Gazebo) Park, and storefronts moved out onto the sidewalk. Without delay, market-goers filled parking spots and flooded the market. From the Transcript office downtown, it was quite a sight. “There are a lot of people out there,” I remember saying to no one in particular. “I don’t think I recognize anyone.” It was truly impressive...
There's been a buzz in the barnyard. The ducks are quacking and the geese a-honking. The horses stomp and whinny, a baby goat bleats, and the llama makes whatever noise it is that llamas make- apparently a kind of grunt. These sounds might be reminiscent of a beloved children's storybook, complete with dramatic animal personalities to go along with a playful plot. However, this is a different kind of a story, and it takes place on a very real place just southwest of New Rockford. Hawkes...
Rockin' Fitness has something new to offer. By new I just don't mean "new." I mean state-of-the-art, innovative, cutting-edge technology new. We're talking Tuff Tread high performance treadmills. On Friday, June 28, some of NR-S's top student athletes gave Tough Tread a try. I could feel the energy before I even walked in the door of the DPRCA dance studio that morning. The words, "Move, Move, Move!" echoed as Beau Chavez, Board Certified Athletic Trainer and Director of Education for Tuff Tread...
Thursday afternoon was a good day for Tim Schmid. It was payday at the Bakers Dozen where he works part-time, and it was his last day of work before he leaves for camp. Both of these things Tim knew, but what he didn't know was that there was a surprise in store. When Amy Wobbema of the New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce came to inform him that he had been nominated for and awarded the Employee of the Month honor, Tim was all smiles to say the least. The nomination came from Colleen Dockter,...
New Rockford-Sheyenne students are among the many throughout the nation who have the opportunity through the non-profit organization Close-Up to experience and engage in civic learning outside the classroom. This summer, nine students and their program advisor, Jordan Brown, traveled to Washington, D.C. to gain a direct understanding of the problems and prospects of political activity. Close Up understands that "dating as far back as Thomas Jefferson, one of the most durable themes in American...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board has a new face. At the board’s regular meeting on Monday, June 10, members approved the results of the recent school board election held on Tuesday, June 4. New Rockford area farmer Mike Schaefer was elected to a one year unexpired term representing the former New Rockford district. Mike Jacobson was elected to a three-year term from the former New Rockford district, and Alyson Myhre was re-elected to serve a three-year at large position. Board member Todd Duchscherer opted not to seek re-election to t...
Two young women from the small town of Sheyenne are paving their way forward to a bright future. NR-S alumni Joanna Larson and Lacey Grann both walked across the stage at the NDSU Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11 to receive their bachelor's degrees in engineering. Joanna, daughter of Peter and Patti Larson, graduated magna cum laude and earned her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Lacey, daughter of John and Donna Grann, also graduated magna cum...
When local farmer and rancher Travis Steele sat down to read the May 14, 2018 edition of the "New Rockford Transcript," he had no idea that a big idea was about to hit him. The USDA building on Highway 281 was being vacated by FSA and related staff in favor of a new downtown location. Upon seeing that the agency had no plans for the building, Travis had the sudden idea that the old building could be renovated for lodging. "We saw a great need in our community for more lodging, and we are...
Local childcare provider Jodi Hirchert is May's Employee of the Month sponsored by the New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce. Jodi has cared for children for over 27 years, 15 of those as a licensed childcare provider. So when Amanda Hegland accepted the position of Executive Director for the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation, she knew her daughters would be in good hands. Luckily for Hegland, Hirchert's philosophy centers on one thing: open communication with the parents. Hirchert says,...
It's been a tough year for the community. After the unexpected windstorm that ripped through our region on July 8, 2018, we found ourselves knee-deep in downed trees and wondering how things will ever look "normal" again. While our parks, yards and neighborhoods might not ever look exactly the same, we can say that we are a community of recovery and resiliency. On Wednesday, May 29, the North Dakota State Arbor Day event will be held in New Rockford to celebrate the community's recovery from...
Editor’s note: This article was submitted on behalf of Eddy County Community Cares, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to creating awareness about mental health issues. When I was young, I spent many hours with my friends the trees. I collected seed pods from maples and sycamores, desegmenting them as if I might find the secrets of the universe they held within. I collected the leaves from birches, sweet gums and poplars, pressing them in contact paper to make colorful collages. I would climb high in the branches, barefoot and ready to t...
The New Rockford Community Foundation has awarded grants to three community organizations including the Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford, Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd and New Rockford Park District. Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford (CASNR) received grant funds toward their Cardiac Ready Community program. New Rockford became a Cardiac Ready Community in 2017. The qualifications to become certified as this include placing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) around...
Pairing the current year's tasks with the following year’s budget is an art of balancing. As stated by school Superintendent Jill Louters, the theme of the May 13 New Rockford-Sheyenne school board meeting can be adequately summed up as, “We have one hand in year-end celebrations and one foot in next year planning.” The preliminary budget for the 2019-20 academic year was presented by Louters and Business Manager Janet Heskin, who stated that it aligns with the school’s strategic plan with special emphasis on class size for the primary element...
Great American icons came to life on May 15 as the NR-S third grade classes held the "Living Wax Museum." Crowds came from far and wide to see heroes, front-runners and innovators ranging from Abigail Adams to Walt Disney. Each one of the 28 students selected a person from the past and learned about them through biographical research over the course of several weeks. In addition to a research paper, students also prepared a visual aid, short speech and costume for the event. After their p...
During the May 7 Eddy County Commission meeting, NDSU Extension Agent Tim Becker announced upcoming changes to the local extension office. With 28 years of service behind him, Becker has opted to participate in the NDSU voluntary separation incentive program and leave his position with NDSU Extension. Becker's full-time status will come to an end on May 15. However, he will continue to work for the county on a part-time temporary basis to ensure summer programming remains intact. Becker and the...
Alex Weisenburger is the newest celebrity in town. He is now the first NR-S archer to place at the National Archery in the School Program (NASP) Western National championship. Alex was among six NR-S students who qualified for the national competition at the state tournament in Minot on March 22 and 23. On Thursday, April 25, these students and their families piled into the Rocket bus and made the trip to Salt Lake City. According to Coach Jamie Risovi, "There are two things we try to make...
Agriculture is all around us. It is part of the food we eat, the beverages we drink, the clothes we wear and many of the products we use everyday. It's such a part of our world that sometimes it is easy to forget how much goes into the production of things like our string cheese, pork rinds or wool socks. That is exactly why seven years ago Eddy County NDSU Extension developed "Ag in the Classroom." The program extends to four schools in three counties (Eddy, Foster and Wells) and has since moved out of the classroom and into the gym to accommo...
The Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Month has been selected and awarded. Rachel Anderson, Member Services at Community Credit Union's New Rockford branch, accepted the award on Wednesday, April 24. Her nomination came from credit union member Donn Frahm, who said, "I appreciate Rachel because she is a pleasant, professional and confidential person in her role at the Credit Union. Rachel goes above and beyond to help people, which makes her special." Such words have big meaning for Rachel,...
Something is hatching in Mrs. Seward’s third grade classroom at NR-S. With a peep and a pip, chickens are breaking their way out of their shell, and the students couldn’t be more delighted. “I’ve never seen a baby chicken before today!” exclaimed one student. Seward made the decision this winter, when the ground was still frozen and the snow clouds billowed overhead, that she would put the incubator to use in the spring to hatch chicken eggs. It took a bit of planning on her part to find what kind of equipment would be needed and how long it w...
The region's most academically inclined students in grades 4-6 gathered at Harvey Elementary School to compete at the Harvey Elementary Academic Challenge Meet on Thursday, April 10. Twelve students from each of several area schools including Maddock, Harvey, Fessenden-Bowdon, Velva and New Rockford-Sheyenne answered questions related to math, English, current events and history. The NR-S 'Gold' team – comprised of Christopher Wiedrich, Skye Kramlich, Logan Cudworth, Ava Peterson, Jackson B...
Earlier this month, New Rockford-Sheyenne High School educator Jordan Brown was selected for the opportunity of a lifetime. This international teaching liaison trip took Brown and 11 other North Dakota educators to Europe. Their first stop was in Amsterdam, where they visited the Anne Frank House, a biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. During World War II, Frank hid from Nazi persecution with her family and four other people in hidden rooms at the rear of the...
The New Rockford Sheyenne archery team received a lively send off from their classmates and teachers on Friday, March 22 as they departed for the state archery competition in Minot. This in the third year that NR-S has participated in the National Archery School Program (NASP), and for many students it is their third year attending the state tournament. Since January, the students have been practicing and developing their skills and have competed at school tournaments at Medina,...
When you find yourself looking for a much needed household item like a vacuum belt, piping for a kitchen sink or garden hose, where do you go? What about a pair of leather work gloves, a bag of potting soil or a can of spray paint? If you answered Do-it Best Hardware, then chances are you've received customer service from March's employee of the month, Charleen Libby. Charleen is a 2002 graduate of New Rockford High School and is the daughter of Albert and Alice Boeckle. She was raised on their...
