Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Trucks supplying fresh vegetables, bakery items and boxed goods will be making stops in the communities of Carrington, New Rockford and Sheyenne on Tuesday, Nov. 20, as part of the Great Plains Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry program. Anyone in need of food assistance in each town or neighboring communities are welcome to attend and receive food at no cost. The Mobile Food Pantry will make stops at the following times and locations: • Carrington at Grace Lutheran Church (95 1st Street North) from 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. •New Rockford in the City Ha...
With seven out of 10 eligible voters casting ballots, Eddy County residents sent a message that they wanted to make a few changes locally this midterm election. First, Ashley Lies became the first female state's attorney in the county's history, unseating incumbent Travis Peterson by more than 100 votes according to unofficial results. Lies posted to Facebook after the results came in, saying, "I am speechless and oh so thankful!" She will begin her four-year term January 1. Second, residents...
Farm Credit Services of North Dakota has awarded the NDSU Foundation and Alumni Association with the Pat-NOW Community Fund totaling $25,000. The grant funds will help fund the construction of a new seed cleaning and conditioning building and equipment at the NDSU Research Extension Center in Carrington, N.D. Blaine Schatz, Director, and Dave Copenhaver, the Seed Stocks Manager at the Carrington Research Extension Center are pleased to accept the check and utilize the grant funds towards...
Jarvis Hegland visited James Nelson on Wednesday. Friday visitors were Devona Gasper of Circle, Mont., and Holly Zieman of Carrington. Lester Roberts visited James on Sunday. James enjoyed a phone conversation with Don Knutson of Phoenix, Ariz., one day this week. James reported that his brother, Mayo, is doing well following his surgery. Doris Griffin attended the Timely Topics meeting on Wednesday. Doris also attended the meeting of Friends of Sully’s Hill Store Committee Thursday afternoon. Saturday, found Doris at a meeting of Dakota P...
This year we honor veterans on Nov. 11 for the 100th time in our nation's history. World War I, also known as "The Great War," officially ended on June 28, 1919 when the Treaty of Versailles was signed in France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. For that reason, Nov. 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of World War I. One year later, President Wilson...
New Rockford and Sheyenne area folks extend sympathy to the families of Lois Langley, Mildred Lies and Agnes Knockelby. Martin and Janelle Koepplin and KC were Halloween supper guests at the Charlotte Koepplin home. All greeted trick and treaters. Heidi Schneider drove her parents, Martin and Eloise Lucht, to Fargo on Tuesday where Martin had an appointment at Sanford Cardiac Clinic. Marty walked out with good reports. Martin and Janelle Koepplin, Aaron Koepplin and Kerigan, Danielle Beckley, Carter and Chevelle, Todd and Karen Koepplin, Allyss...
Over the past weekend, Barb Eversvik and Jan Loe participated in the vendor show in Minot. They reported a good weekend! On Sunday morning, Patti Clifton and Jan Loe attended the Bring It Home Heidi event at Spirit Lake. They joined Dwain and Connie Brown to listen to candidates running for state offices. The Eddy County VFW Auxiliary will host its annual Veteran's Day supper for VFW and Auxiliary members and their guests at the clubhouse in Sheyenne on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m....
"What have you done for us lately?" I don't think the average American military veteran has the time or the temperament to spend 51 weeks a year asking such a question, but a reasonable person could hardly blame him if he did. Veterans Day can be like Mother's Day or Father's Day - an occasion to heap praise upon individuals whom we spend the rest of the year ignoring, tolerating or circumventing. A week's worth of bumper stickers, newspaper interviews, special discounts and grade school essays...
Betty Jane Watson, 94, of Bismarck, N.D., passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Funeral services were held, Nov. 3, 2018 at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington with burial was at Carrington Cemetery. Rev. Rick Loewen officiated, special music was provided by Jada Peterson. Honorary bearers were Betty Jane's grandchildren. Betty Jane Taylor, daughter of Winfield Joseph (Reiter) Taylor and Ruea Delight (Hunt) Taylor, was born Nov. 28, 1923, in Longview Township. She attended country school in Longview...
Lois Marie (Jacobson) Langley, 88, passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford. Funeral services were held Nov. 5, 2018 in the Warwick Lutheran Church, Warwick, N.D. Rev Jeff Kapelle officiated, special music was provided by Annette Hovey. Casket bearers were; Chad Nagel, Paul Nagel, Matt Hanson, Justin Langley, Jared Langley, Josh Langley and Jacob Langley. Lois was born Dec. 28, 1929, the daughter of Carl and Melinda (Olson) Jacobson, and grew up on...
Karen Mae Schwalk, 71, of Woodworth, N.D., peacefully joined the Lord on Oct. 31, 2018 with her family at her side. The funeral was held Nov. 6, 2018, at the ELCA Lutheran Church, Woodworth. Burial was in the Gem Cemetery, Woodworth. Candice Wick officiated, special music was provided by Erin Schwalk and David Morlock. Honorary bearers were: Quinn Schwalk, Ethan Schwalk, Erin Schwalk, Nina Hollingsworth, Maci Schwalk and James Schwalk. Karen Mae Ames was born Aug. 12, 1947, the daughter of...
Listed herewith are the five winning suggestions for fighting voter ignorance. The entrants will receive certificates of outstanding civic merit. Unfortunately, the legislature abolished the cash award as a budget-balancing move. Dear Editor: So you want help in solving the voter ignorenc crisis which is a good idea. Every sober citizen should see we need to improve voter intelligens when he sees how the fools gave the U.S. of Congress to the Democrats and they elected all those wimmen. I h...
As I read Mark 12:38-44, the assigned gospel reading for Sunday, Nov. 11, I find it interesting that in the midst of all those who are making their offering at the temple, Jesus took notice of a widow who had obviously fallen on hard times. All that she had was only two measly, tiny coins and she gave them as her offering. Jesus said that she gave her very life. Wow! Note that Jesus did not condemn those who gave far more in monetary worth as they gave their offerings but only noted the relative impact of the offerings. Those who had much,...
It might be that our political discourse is what it is because those involved are satisfied with the status quo. The rest of us spend a lot of time wringing our hands over the apparent impossibility to find common ground on any important issues, at least until we realize that the loud voices on both the right and left aren't really all that interested in compromise. Political tribalism is evidently more comfortable and satisfying than actually trying to work through and find solutions to intractable problems. Psychologists have a term for this...
I have thought about why many Christians including myself often struggle in a lukewarm state of mind much more than we should. There are several reasons, but none can be considered justifiable excuses. I have regular conversations with my close friends about the spiritual life and one thing we all share in common is how difficult it is to stay motivated with our prayer life while maintaining our enthusiasm to resist temptation. I realize everyone’s schedule is filled with distractions and we are busy just trying to keep up with everything we n...
A note in the Jan. 24, 1902, “Transcript” said that earlier in January, James Turner Sr., had died in Corry, Pa., of heart trouble. He and his wife had visited in New Rockford a few years prior. He left a widow and eight children, including Thomas Turner and Miss Hattie Turner of New Rockford. A notice said that some animals had strayed from John Neutzel’s farm: one red muley bull and one red muley heifer, both with ropes around their necks; one black cow with a rope around her horns; two red calves; and one spotted calf. During the week,...
Dear Savvy Senior, I am interested in making a video of my 82-year-old parents’ life story/legacy and how they want to be remembered. With the holidays approaching, I thought this could be a neat gift to my older siblings, but I could use some help. What can you tell me? Youngest of Five Dear Youngest, A personal recording of your parents’ life story could be a wonderful holiday gift and something you and your family could cherish the rest of your lives. Here are a few tips to help you get started. What You’ll Need Your first step is to fin...
Nov. 12, 2018 — This week in 2001, a Japanese woman was discovered dead after a mysterious cross-state sojourn that many believed was her search for the lost treasure depicted in the Coen brothers’ movie, “Fargo.” Takako Konishi was first noticed by a trucker who spotted the 28-year-old wandering near a landfill on the outskirts of Bismarck; she was wearing a black miniskirt that marked her as an out-of-towner, especially considering the cold November weather. He took Takako to the Bismarck police station where she pulled out a hand-dr...
November 13, 2018— On this date in 1913, a controversy erupted in Sykeston over whether an American flag had been used improperly. A news story stated, “When the M.E. Kremer & Co. auction sale was started, a government flag was hoisted over the building. During the night some one took down the flag and left a note protesting against the use of the old glory for commercial purposes and calling the action of raising it a disgrace.” “The incident created considerable excitement here,” the article continued, “and different views are held by the...
Outdoor notes: *Nov. 25: Deer gun season closes. *Nov. 25: Mountain lion Zone 1 early season opens. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Nov. 6: 1,448.26 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.18 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,841.88 MSL; 29,000 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game and Fish Dept. Dist. game wardens: No reports from Devils Lake, east-central area lakes, or the Missouri River System. *Devils Lake, Ed’s Bait Shop, D...
A law passed during the 2017 state legislature allows for the allocat big game hunting licenses to eligible organizations. Under this directive, up to two elk, moose and pronghorn licenses, and 10 white-tailed deer licenses, can be issued to organizations to use for fundraising. Eligible organizations must be have current 501(c)(3) statud and in good be in good standing in the office of the North Dakota Secretary of State. Successful lottery applicants must agree to donate at least 10 percent of the net proceeds of any license raffle to...
While this year’s deer proclamation allows only one deer gun license per hunter, families with more than one license might want to consider donating a deer to this worthy cause. Hunters with an archery and muzzleloader license can help as well. Sportsmen Against Hunger is a charitable program that coordinates distribution of donated meat to food pantries in North Dakota and is administered by Community Action Partnership of North Dakota. The list of participating processors is available at capnd.org....
Editor’s Note: Letters from The Great War is a project conducted by students of Dr. Joseph T. Stuart, associate professor of history at the University of Mary in Bismarck. Students researched archives at the North Dakota Heritage Center to provide transcripts for use by the North Dakota Newspaper Association and the North Dakota World War I Centennial Committee. These letters were transcribed by University of Mary Theology students, Ashlyn George ‘21. Eddy County Letter 1 My Dear Mother and All: I must write you a few lines to let you know that...
Survey crews are in New Rockford making preparations for the upcoming water infrastructure improvements slated to be completed in 2019. Most often these surveyors are working during the day, locating water lines in need of replacement. Superintendent of Public Works Bruce Hirchert gave an update to the commission at their regular meeting on Oct. 5 and advised that any lathes sticking out of the ground on surveyed streets will be removed before winter, once marks can be painted to take their plac...
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