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Chandy Howard is the new face behind the desk at the Eddy County NDSU Extension office. The daughter of Allan and Lisa Howard, Chandy grew up on a farm east of Sheyenne where they raised livestock, "mostly cattle," Chandy says. She later confessed there were also horses, pigs, chickens and even geese on that farm. Chandy has spent much of her time with her feet on the ground and her hands in the action. Her strong agricultural background carried over into her education as she went to North...
The Eddy County Commission met on Tuesday, March 19 and spent a fair amount of time in discussions with the New Rockford Airport Authority. Earlier this month, Governor Doug Burgum signed a proclamation declaring March Aviation Month in the State of North Dakota. In this proclamation, Burgum cited that the aviation and aerospace industry continues to play an increasing role as economic catalyst. More aviation news was to follow, as the bill nicknamed Operation Prairie Dog passed through the state House of Representatives and moved to the state...
Basketball, without a doubt, is a favorite of Transcript sports correspondent, Gary Lindquist. He cites perks of the sport being the constant action and the climate-controlled setting during the winter months. He also adds, "The games get interesting at the end of the season, when there is more on the line." More than anything though, basketball does a great job bringing communities together. "There is shared excitement," Gary says, "You can see and hear the fan base. Nothing beats an enthusiast...
For weeks, NR-S archers have been waking up before dawn- and not just for those buses leaving early on Saturday mornings. We're talking weekdays, before school, as early as 7 a.m. to get in their practice time. For many, the time is paying off and their techniques are improving. This is the third year that archery has been an extra-curricular activity at NR-S. In that time, we have seen the team grow from a group of beginners to a team with advanced skills and abilities. In the most recent...
Emergency Manager for Eddy and Foster counties, Jess Earle, met with Eddy County Commissioners on Tuesday, March 5. Earle attended a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting on Feb. 20. Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, the LEPC must develop an emergency response plan, review the plan at least annually and provide information about chemicals in the community to citizens. Plans are developed by the LEPC, with stakeholder participation. The LEPC membership must include at minimum elected state and local...
In the world of education, STEM is a commonly known acronym for science, technology, engineering and math. In recent years, STEM-based curricula have made their way into classrooms, touting hands-on and experiential learning opportunities that engage young boys and girls in an array of innovative activities. Now Farmers Union Enterprises is taking STEM curriculum to a new level. With the newly released curriculum called STEM: IT AG, Farmers Union Enterprises will be offering a learning opportunity that is focused on agriculture, food and...
New Rockford Community Foundation advisory committee kicks off fundraising campaign to grow permanent endowment fund Charitable giving is an important way small and rural communities like New Rockford thrive, and we all know how it works. Typically, donations make a straight line from the donor to the recipient. When most people make a donation, they find pride in knowing exactly what that money will be going towards, and how it will be used. The donation itself is then spent within a short...
Deb Stafford, a paraprofessional at New Rockford-Sheyenne School, is February's Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Month, and for good reason. Stafford has an incredible way with the students and is known for her tough love and genuine nature. I personally recall my morning walk to NR-S as I escorted my eldest son to his kindergarten classroom. My youngest was also in tow, making the daily trip go very slowly. Each day we saw Mrs. Stafford in the hallway, and she always offered an enthusiastic...
The North Dakota Council on the Arts and Governor Burgum have announced the recipients of the 2019 Governor's Award for the Arts. Amid 26 nominations, six award winners have been selected. Among those is Annette Hovey, who teaches choir for grades 7-12 and band for grades 5-12 at New Rockford-Sheyenne (NR-S) Public School. In her 21 years of teaching, Hovey has taught all levels of the public school music curriculum. Before moving to New Rockford, she taught K-12 music at in Climax, Minn., and...
On Wednesday, Feb. 13, twelve NR-S students in grades 5-8 stepped into the Eddy County Courthouse with the clear minds and sharp focus required to correctly spell words ranging from guava to gangrene. These semi-finalists had been selected through a vigorous class-level competition, yielding three individuals from each grade to participate in the long standing tradition of the school spelling bee. The bee began with a onerous written portion where students were challenged to correctly spell 50...
Steven Redfox, of Tokio, N.D., graduated from Four Winds High School in 2017 and is now upping his game. At Four Winds, Redfox was a point guard for the Indians, helping to bring home the state championship. Now in his second year at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, he checks in as guard for the Thunderbirds. The 5-foot-9 Redfox says he’s likely to be the tiniest one on the court. Looking to other players in the game for motivation helps Redfox to know anything is possible. Two of hi...
Years ago at Sheyenne High School, art educator Charlotte Franks-Erickson made an effort to reach out to a student, Michelle Waldner, with kindness and compassion. It was a gesture that Charlotte didn't really think twice about. For her, kindness mattered most. When Michelle later started a family, she approached Charlotte with a meaningful request. Michelle asked Charlotte and her husband, Lynn Erickson, to be the godparents to her son Dason. For Charlotte, it was an honor to stay involved in...
2, three moose stopped just outside Patty Williams' patio door. Patty snapped a quick picture on her phone, and despite the early morning light and fog captured quite the image. These seemingly oversized members of the deer family are common in the aspen forests of the Rockies and the hardwood forests of Great Lakes states- well into Canada and Alaska. In the past several decades, they have made their way into North Dakota and are quite comfortable calling the prairies woodlands "home." In a...
The New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) has been busy in the past year. Executive Director Amanda Hegland has worked to find a balance between focusing on present issues and keeping an eye to the future since coming into the position in early 2018. This past fall NRABC partnered with independent communications contractor Sarah Smith Warren to lead the organization through a strategic planning process to define priorities. To get at the heart of the New Rockford area needs and the NRABC’s ability to facilitate those needs, Smith W...
"Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, and filling emptiness we didn't ever know we had." -Thom Jones For Colette Byrum of New Rockford, this quote couldn't be closer to the truth. "They just seemed to find me," she said, speaking of the dogs in need who, over the years, have shown up near her workplace in Fort Totten. The animals she has rescued have often been in rough shape, suffering from injury, infection or neglect. It was second nature for Byrum to take in these wayward...
On Jan. 2, Kathy Steinbach reported to the Eddy County Commission regarding the services she has provided to date as Veteran Services Officer. Steinbach began her position on June 1, and since helped vets to gain medical benefits, process appeals to the Department of Veteran Affairs, obtain burial markers and request copies of discharge papers. She stated how humbling it is to meet veterans and listen to their stories, which has proved essential in understanding needs and building trust. Steinbach says she would like to see more young v...
A new kind of food bank is on its way to the Spirit Lake Reservation. What began as a class project is now making the transition from vision to reality. Founder and coordinator Patrick Schmid, a student in the social work program at Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC) in Fort Totten, has partnered with Great Plains Food Bank to create a non-profit food bank. Schmid says, "The winter holidays can be hard for a lot of people regardless of race, class or family size. It is the goal of this...
As Gov. Doug Burgum presented his budget plan that includes a 1 percent increase in funding for nursing homes in each year of the 2019-21 biennium, nursing home facilities are seeking a 3 percent increase to help with staff recruitment and retention, benefits and building maintenance and employee health insurance. Shelly Peterson, president of the North Dakota Long Term Care Association (NDLTCA) warns that residents of nursing home facilities will be negatively impacted if the level of state funding included in Gov. Doug Burgum’s 2019-21 b...
On Thursday, Dec. 6 the New Rockford-Sheyenne Music Department presented its annual Christmas concert. Director Annette Hovey was accompanied by Heather Klocke. This photo story offers all the highlights from the 90-minute musical extravaganza!...
There are new faces at the Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford (CASNR), and there maybe more in the future. At the beginning of November, the CASNR board of directors was faced with filling another opening with the resignation from Tim Schmeets, who had served as the manager for little over a year. CASNR President Sandy O'Connor knew Ken Rensch, owner and operator of Ambulance Resources, LLC, an ambulance management company based in Bismarck, N.D. that assists rural ambulance services,...
The twin mechanics hard at work in the shop at CenDak Cooperative were recognized on Tuesday, Nov. 20 as the November Employees of the Month. New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce President Amy Wobbema tipped off Manager Ron Keller, who led her to the shop and got the attention of Craig and Ty Larson. Each earned $25 in Chamber bucks and a signed certificate. The two were surprised and grateful, but quickly returned to the job that was awaiting them- mounting and balancing tires for a...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board of Education convened on Tuesday, Nov. 13. There was a tone of optimism and forward thinking in the room throughout the evening. Perhaps the greatest enthusiasm and energy came during teacher’s report given by Personalized Learning Coordinator, Lynnae Lies and 1:1 Technology Coordinator Amy Cudworth recapping their recent trip to the School Superintendents Association (AASA) Personalized Learning Cohort in Surprise, Ariz. Cudworth noted that the highlight of the trip was meeting and interacting with U...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Board of Education convened at a regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 8. Much of the conversation was in regard to the grounds and facilities. Now that the renovation project is waning, the focus returned to other facility needs such as the playground. In 2016, the school began to make renovations to the playground to improve safety and ADA accessibility, and enhance the playground’s role as a community asset. The new playground was funded through what Superintendent Jill Louters called “tremendous donations” and a USDA...
The Eddy- New Rockford Public Library is gearing up with a new board of directors and an ongoing list of upcoming projects. On Aug. 29, the board met together for the first time and held an election for positions. According to the requirements of the North Dakota Century Code 40-38-03, the board shall consist of five members and one member must be a city commissioner. Patty Gerhtz was elected president. Kathy Steinbach was elected as vice president. Rachel Brazil was elected to continue her position as secretary/treasurer. Additional directors...
Eddy County Community Cares (ECCC), a local nonprofit dedicated to promoting suicide prevention and mental health resources, will host their Fourth Annual Lights of Hope event on Saturday, Sept. 8. The public is welcome to attend any or all of the following events to raise awareness about suicide and to stand alongside those who have been impacted by suicide. Family 5K This year's activities will begin early in the day with a family 5K, open to competitive runners, cyclists, joggers, strollers,...
