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At the Eddy County Commission meeting on Jan. 4, tense discussions broke out surrounding an official request that commissioners require a hydrology study for Monty Schaefer’s proposed alterations to the Rosefield Dam. At their regular meeting in October, Schaefer told Eddy County commissioners that he plans to extend the spillway by 40 feet and lower it by six inches. At the time, Schaefer argued that these changes would effectively double the capacity for water flowing through the spillway, t...
The spring and summer of 2021 brought both triumph and tribulation. Amidst fire and drought, local people were recognized for their accomplishments. This week’s installment features headlines from May to August. Sheyenne Fire and 911 review procedures to improve response Several agency representatives gathered on Thursday, May 13, at Ostby Hall to review and discuss the events of March 14, when an early Sunday blaze destroyed the Sheyenne home of Ryan and Kristie Genre. Rob Johnson and Sta...
Since COVID-19 first emerged in the spring of 2020, the nation's educators and their students have been among the hardest hit by the pandemic. But, as it has for so many, the pandemic is offering lessons that even teachers are learning from. In the past two years, technology and access to the internet have become more important than ever, and when public schools were forced into distance learning during the 2019-20 school year, they were absolutely essential. Kent Brown, the technology...
Take a look at the fire hydrants close to your home and business. Do they look more like the picture on the left, or the right? If a fire hydrant is covered with snow, like the one shown on the left, it is hard for volunteer firefighters to provide service should a fire break out. The City of New Rockford and the New Rockford Fire Department ask that residents consider adopting a fire hydrant this winter. Each time it snows, clear a path in front to the street and a three-foot radius around the...
The City of Oberon has shuttered its only bar by not approving its liquor license. Elvis Thumb, owner of Karen’s Place, closed the doors at midnight on January 1, 2021, at which time his 2021 license effectively expired. After denying the bar’s permit in December, Oberon City Council members postponed their regular monthly meeting from January 3 to January 10, forcing Karen’s Place to close for a minimum of 10 days. Thumb said the matter was not on the original January meeting agenda poste...
The reverse osmosis equipment for the city’s water treatment plant has finally arrived. Public Works Superintendent Bruce Hirchert reported to the commission at their meeting on Jan. 3 that it was delivered on Dec. 15, and put in place the following day. Hirchert said he has reviewed the work completed so far and made a list of open items for Sentry Crane. The company was scheduled to be onsite this past week. After consultation with Interstate Engineering, commissioners approved a $...
AGENDA New Rockford-Sheyenne Board of Education Regular Meeting – Collaboration Room Monday, January 10th, 2022, 7:00 p.m. I. REGULAR ITEMS A. Call to order, roll call, establishment of quorum, and approval of agenda. B. Consent agenda. Attachments. Discussion. Motion. 1. Approve minutes of December 13th, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes 2. Business Manager’s report a. Balance Sheet b. General Fund Revenue Report c. General Fund Expenditure Report d. Building Fund e. Sinking and Interest f. Food Service Fund g.... Full story
With furnaces humming and fireplaces blazing, local fire departments are on high alert during winter for the "silent killer", carbon monoxide. Many readers have likely heard about the family of seven from Moorhead, Minn., who all perished in their home on Dec. 18, 2021 from carbon monoxide poisoning. Lesser known, however, are the "close calls" that happen in our own neighborhoods every year. "For every (call) we get that actually has a carbon monoxide issue, we have five or six calls that are...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Father gets 2.5 years, children get probation for drug-related crimes The leader of a drug distribution ring left the Rolette County Courthouse last week en route to the North Dakota Department of Corrections in Bismarck. District Court Judge Anthony Benson sentenced Larry Guilbert to two-and-a-half years in the facility as part of a plea deal. The agreement mandated that Guilbert publicly a...
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Human Services, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND), are partnering to provide high-quality health care services to qualifying low-income North Dakotans through the state’s Medicaid Expansion program, beginning Jan. 1, 2022. In June 2021, following an eight-month state procurement process, the department awarded BCBSND a four-year contract, with optional extensions, to administer the Medicaid Expansion program. The program serves qualifying low-income individuals under age 65 who...
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) re-introduced their VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act. This bipartisan legislation would implement a Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program at five U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers across the country, including one that must serve primarily veterans who live in rural areas. “We need to find ways to lower suicide rates among veterans and get the brave men and women who fought for our country help when the...
Happy New Year! Last week: Wednesday overnight guests of the John and Donna Grann family were Larry Howard and Marsha Scheer from Ray. Ben, Brittany and Dutton Grann spent the weekend in Fargo at the home of Brittany’s brother and family-Tyler and Lydia Zaharia. Lacey and Johnny Grann returned home from Stephenville, Texas on Christmas Day. This week: Todd and Nadley Buehler and Hunter Buehler enjoyed Christmas supper at the Beau and Bria Buehler farm. Brittin and Brooks helped with the entertaining. Dave Kenner and Randy Simon visited Todd B...
You may receive Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) (Formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) services to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume’ development, and job-seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist veterans and service members in starting their own businesses or independent-living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work in traditional employment. To learn more about the VR&E program, contact Julie Shrock, Eddy County Veterans Service Officer a...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Martin Koepplin. Family and friends have been there for Janelle and family with support, condolences, comfort, food and prayers. Wednesday, Calvin Packard was at his mom’s, Shirley, helping with bookwork and other reading. Sunday stopper at the Ken and Marvis Holte home was daughter Amanda Bickett. Margie Anderson enjoyed a Saturday visit from her brother Doug Cudworth. Janet Laube enjoyed a telephone conversation with Lois Ockert on Sunday. Lois is her sister-in-law and lives in F...
Eileen Williams brought belated Christmas greetings and goodies to Charlotte Koepplin on Friday, along with heartfelt condolences to the Koepplin family at the loss of brother, father and husband Martin Koepplin. Todd and Karen Koepplin, and Aaron, Danielle and Hendrix Koepplin were busy Friday afternoon at the Charlotte Koepplin home going through Charlotte’s many photo albums. Sunday afternoon brief stoppers at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Karen Koepplin and Aaron Koepplin, Kerigan and Chevelle....
It’s a New Year and time to reflect, and a time to make resolutions. How can we engage and encourage those in leadership positions in our state? As a member of the North Dakota Republican party, I am aware that many of the 47 NDGOP Districts across the state are having reorganizational meetings in the upcoming months. You can go to www.ndgop.org and find out who your district chair is, and reach out to them to find out when your Republican District reorganizational meeting is. If you are not sure which district you are in, you can go to w...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in the upcoming case considering the Biden Administration’s top-down Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring private employers with over 100 employees to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or weekly testing. The brief argues that Congress did not give OSHA the authority to impose a vaccine mandate and urges SCOTUS to stay the mandate. “Co...
In 1958, in Cooper v. Aaron, the Supreme Court, ensnared in the white-hot cauldron of southern resistance to federal authority, the Supremacy Clause and the abolition of segregation, delivered a massively important decision for the future of American Constitutionalism and the rule of law. In a case that threatened the very existence of the United States as a nation, the court reiterated its role as "the ultimate interpreter of the Constitution," denounced the doctrine of nullification, affirmed...
Cleus Walter Warwick, N.D. Cleus A. Walter, age 58, resident of rural Warwick, N.D., died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 at her home. Cleus Ann Walter was born July 11, 1963 at Devils Lake, N.D., the youngest of 10 children born to Marvin Sr. and Elaine Walter. She was raised on the family farm, which was also her current home. She attended school in Warwick, graduating high school with the class of 1981. She then worked on the Dean Sitar farm for a few years. In 1988, she married Shane Moxness. Her son...
Leonard Simenson Glenfield, N.D. Leonard James Simenson, 74, of Glenfield, N.D., died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 at his home. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at Prairie Faith Lutheran Church, Glenfield, N.D., with burial at the Glenfield Cemetery. Rev. Russ Christiansen officiated with special music by Annola Black. Casket bearers were Arlyn Hoyt, Curt Walen, Gary Delfs, Bob Delfs, DuWayne Ditterich and Grant Johnson. Honorary bearers were Brock Smith, Michael Delfs, Justin...
David Miller Fargo, N.D. David Mark Miller, 62, passed away on Jan. 2, 2022, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D. A celebration of David's life will be held with immediate family, per his wishes. Honorary bearers will be all of David's family. David was born on Feb. 25, 1959, the son of Earl and Luella (Lange) Miller in Carrington, N.D. He was raised and attended school in Carrington, graduating in 1977. After high school, David attended Union College in Lincoln, Neb. for a semester; he then...
Martin Koepplin New Rockford, N.D. Martin "Marty" Koepplin, 70, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, N.D. Funeral service was held Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, with burial following at the Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Rev. Amy Kippen officiated, with special music by Kerstin Allmaras and Steve Bowman. Pallbearers were Don Ystaas, Jake Clelland, Vern Schaefer, Jim Schuster, Gene Kaul and Terry...
Gertrude Laib New Rockford, N.D. Gertrude Laib, 85, of New Rockford, N.D., died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford. Funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. Burial will be at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Mercer, N.D., at a later date. Rev. Amy Kippen officiated the service with special music by Kerstin Allmaras and Mary Heid. Pallbearers were Daina Degenstein, Traci Lagein, Shain Fields, Rachael Oderm...
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Happy New Year! I pray that your Christmas celebrations were filled with comfort and joy – comfort from the one who came to be with us in good times and bad, and joy at the gift of love and peace that is Jesus. And now, as a new year arrives, it is time for NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS! Did you make any this year? Why or why not? And if you did, how is it going? Many people find New Year’s resolutions to be a depress...
What does it mean to practice humanity in medicine? The phrase is used as a tagline and in book titles. Humanity and compassion in medicine are touted as something to aspire to, a noble accomplishment. But in reality, the biomedical model of health, the business model for healthcare, is not set up to support it. Algorithms and best practices set forth by insurance companies and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid do not account for the time required to establish meaningful human interaction be...
