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The New Rockford City Commission has agreed to engage Interstate Engineering for the purpose of building a new airport hangar and repairing the taxiway and runway at Tomlinson Field. The move came at a special meeting Wednesday, Feb. 17, after a brief but intense discussion among commissioners as they reconsidered a proposal that was rejected at their Feb. 1 assembly. President Stu Richter opened by reminding the commission that they had already approved the construction of a new hangar on Aug....
Unwavering winter weather wreaked havoc across the country last week, resulting in widespread power outages, costly infrastructure damage and dozens of deaths. People have died as a result of the extreme weather in at least eight states, with carbon monoxide poisoning, automotive crashes, ice accidents, and exposure topping the list of perils. In all, the Associated Press reported Wednesday that at least 30 people had died in weather-related incidents last week. Texas was among the hardest hit...
He's our local boy in brown. Dusty Litzinger, the friendly UPS driver who delivers packages in New Rockford each day, was recognized this past week as the Chamber's Employee of the Month for February. Litzinger travels 165 miles a day, from the Devils Lake shipping dock to New Rockford and back again. On an average day, he makes 95 stops at various homes and businesses within the 58356 zip code, both in city limits and in rural areas, delivering an estimated 170 packages. It's probably no...
The county is currently administering vaccines in Phase 1B, and is now vaccinating all residents 65 and older. Individuals who have received their first dose are also encouraged to seek their second dose at the appropriate time. Individuals 16 years of age or older with two or more high-risk medical conditions who wish to be vaccinated should call Eddy County Public Health at 947-5311 to be put on a waitlist for the COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments will be scheduled as supply allows....
Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford hit 50% of their $30,000 Giving Hearts Day fundraising goal all at once. The generous members of Eagles Aerie 2923 presented a check for $15,000 to CASNR volunteer Sara Myhre last week. The Eagles Club was represented by Dillon Hewitt. All told, Myhre said Thursday that the organization nearly reached its ambitious goal and they appreciate all who contributed....
Outdoor notes: Please check with event organizers with any COVID-19 concerns. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Earth Day patch contest entry deadline March 15. Information available on the Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov). *Feb. 27: Dakota Valley Fowlers Delta Waterfowl banquet, Valley City Eagles, 5 p.m. Tournaments: *Feb. 27: Alkaline & Fresh lakes. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Feb. 16: 1,448.5 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.46 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation:...
Candy Jensen was happy to get a phone call from niece Michelle Erickson Friday. Michelle is from Thief River Falls, Minn. Saturday Candy enjoyed a phone chat from son Derik Holte and Val from their home in Minneapolis filled with Valentine wishes. Shirley Packard took the much appreciated Eddy County Transit to a chiropractic appointment on Monday and appreciated another ride Thursday to Central Pharmacy where she received her second Covid shot. Eloise Lucht got Valentine’s Day calls from sons Larry, Alan and Scott and daughter Heidi and t...
Patti Clifton enjoyed the vendor fair at Open Season Lodge in Sheyenne on Feb. 6. While there, she joined Bonnie Deegan and Jan Loe for lunch. Despite the very cold weather, there were lots of vendors and shoppers! Last Wednesday, Jan Loe drove to Devils Lake to pick up Patti Clifton who had taken her vehicle to the Chrysler Center. On Thursday, Jan and Patti went to Jamestown in the morning where Jan kept medical appointments. They stopped at Pingree for lunch on the way back. They then drove to Devils Lake so Patti could pick up her vehicle....
Sad news for Pleasant Prairie folks, as former resident of the township and long time farmer Charles Richter passed away at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd Sunday, Feb. 14. Sunday afternoon David Anderson was a brief visitor at mom’s Margie Anderson at Heritage House. Last Friday and Tuesday found sister Sharon Laxdal checking in with her brother Jimmy Indergaard. Cousin Vicki Magill chatted with him on Tuesday and Wednesday evening and Thursday he was a supper guest at the Mervin Indergaard home. And Saturday he enjoyed visiting over s...
Easton and Jaxon Simon spent last weekend with Grandpa and Grandma Simon. Randy and Charlotte stayed with the boys at their home Sunday and Monday nights so the boys could catch the bus for school. Tuesday, Randy and Charlotte went to McVille to watch Easton’s basketball team’s game with Dakota Prairie. Thursday, Charlotte helped the Coffee Shop ladies make cheesecake and pies at the Community Center in Maddock for Pie Day at the Coffee Shop. The Simon’s kept appointments in Grand Forks on Friday and following the appointments, spent the eveni...
Members of the North Dakota House of Representatives in the 67th Legislative Assembly continue their work on various bills and resolutions. Most policy committees have completed their review of bills assigned to their committee. However, there are a few left waiting for final committee action. Many of those will see extensive debate in committee and on the house floor before final House action is taken. The Government Operations Division of Appropriations continues their review of various budgets as part of the appropriation process. HB 1016 is...
This week Senate Appropriations finished up policy bills that either have appropriations in them or they affect the revenue/expenditures of agencies. We are also continuing our subcommittee work on agency budgets, so it was a very busy week. The committee heard SB 2256 which would provide for a study of the Developmental Disability Division of the Department of Human Services. The question is not whether the study should be conducted, but how the funding requested ($150,000) would be distributed. Should there be a firm hired, or should the...
From early on in this pandemic, it was clear this was going to be more of a marathon than a sprint. Now, thanks to the selfless and tireless efforts of so many North Dakotans across our great state, we are well-positioned to finish strongly even as we continue to watch out for potential hurdles in our path. Since the beginning, we've taken a data-driven approach to this pandemic, with the dual goal of saving lives and livelihoods by protecting the most vulnerable, ensuring adequate hospital...
It's February. It's cold. To fend off the winter blahs, I dream of one day retiring to a warm beach, where I'll stand in the surf, sipping beverages from glasses with little umbrellas in them. I spend hours using the Social Security Benefits Calculator to determine how much Social Security will pay me, after I've paid in many thousands of dollars throughout my working life. And I wonder if my full Social Security benefits will be there when I retire, so I can afford to escape cold, gloomy winter...
Events on Capitol Hill and the Southwest border are unfolding at a dizzying pace. The outcome of those developments will have long-lasting and irreversible effects. At the center of the chaos is immigration, the tumultuous topic that has embroiled Congress since the Immigration Reform and Control Act that President Ronald Reagan signed into law in 1986, 35 years ago. During the budget resolution debate that will pave the way for a mid-March final vote on President Biden's $1.9 trillion...
As coronavirus vaccines continue to roll out in North Dakota, people without Internet access are asking where they can get vaccination information and how they get signed up for the vaccine. Getting information to people without online access is critical so they can also get in line until such time when supply of the vaccine meets demand. Those who don’t have access to a computer should first contact their health care provider. If you don’t have a provider, call the N.D. Department of Health’s toll-free vaccine hotline at 866-207-2880. They...
Charles "Charlie" Albert Richter, age 93, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, N.D. Funeral service was held Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at First Lutheran Church. Private family burial was held at the Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Rev. Amy Kippen officiated with special music by Kerstin Allmaras, Katie Allmaras and Annette Hovey. Casket bearers were Chad Richter, Osten Richter, Nathan Seifert, Adam Seifert, Spencer Richter, Brady...
Without even saying, “be not afraid,” the familiar and beloved Ecclesiastes 3 addresses fear head on. I think this is the reason Ecclesiastes is so beloved. Because it’s true. It’s true that half of life is suffering, and half is joy. It’s true that sometimes we need one decision, and sometimes we need a very different one. And sometimes we don’t know what to decide. Read here Ecclesiastes 3 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up...
Someone sent me a text the other day about all the trash talking during the Super Bowl and how it seemed to bother some of the players. As a sports fan, I’ve watched the power of words throughout the years and remember that Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan just to name a couple of athletes, also used this tactic to intimidate and frustrate the opposition. The idea is to lure someone you are battling against into listening to what you are saying in order to distract and confuse them. This a...
Alley Dusters February 10, 2021 Leevers 36-20 Rosenau Central City 36-20 DJ’s Home Center 34-22 Dakota Central 30-26 701 Wash 28-28 Central City H20+ 26-30 Hanson’s Bar 18-38 Cgtn Hiway Drive 16-40 Scratch Game: Becky Kjos 211, Laurie Snow 191, Gail Roberts 180. Scratch Series: Becky Kjos 536, Carissa Gleave 504, Gail Roberts 498. Handicap Game: Becky Kjos 251, Laurie Snow 246, Faye Pederson 223. Handicap Series: Becky Kjos 656, Laurie Snow 649, Faye Pederson 641....
The 2021 District 7 Girls Basketball Tournament was held at New Rockford-Sheyenne High School on February 12, 13 and 15. The Rockets were seeded fifth in the district. On Friday, Feb. 12 the Rockets took on the Benson County Wildcats. The Wildcats defeated the Rockets 39-34. Benson County started the game off strong with a three pointer and two field goals from junior Quinn Neppl. Dani Bjerke put up a three-pointer and one field goal. The Rockets were down by two after the first quarter. The...
The Rockets headed to Rolette Thursday, Feb. 11 to take on the Comets and came home with a 66-50 victory. Senior Evan Ulrich started off the game with two field goals and five free throws to bring the Rockets to a four-point lead on the Comets. Josh Belgarde of the Comets brought in a three-pointer and a field goal in the first quarter to attempt to keep up with the Rockets. In the second quarter, the Rockets kept ahead of the Comets by seven. Ulrich brought in two more field goals and six free throws. Senior Johnny Grann brought in a...
On Nov. 16, 1903, the Century Lodge #60, A.F. and A.M., elected J.E. Bennett, Worshipful Master; W.C. Dresser, Senior Warden; W.E. Radtke, Junior Warden; A.G. Gardner, Treasurer; W.C. Hayes, Secretary; A.H. Wilson, Trustee, 3 years. B.C. Larkin became a 3rd Degree Mason. On Nov. 17, Rev. Willard Fuller of Jamestown visited the school. Fred F. Allmaras and Ward “Screw” Roush were both in New Rockford. The Great Madden [Dr. James Madden], an authority on eyes and the inventor of EZY-EYE-SPEX, was at the Hotel Davies; the next day in Barlow. Edw...
The U.S. Constitution is all-Broadway, all the time. Americans may not realize its center stage presence in the life of the nation, but it governs our daily lives, often sight unseen. There are other junctures, however, when disputes about constitutional principles and provisions are unavoidable, in full display on television and capturing page one headlines in the nation’s newspapers. This is one of those times. The Senate trial of former President Donald Trump, carried live by various networks, brings the Constitution into our living r...
Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to find a good Medicare covered hospice provider? My husband’s mother has a terminal condition and wants to die at home, if possible, so I’m helping out where I can. Sad Sandy Dear Sandy, Hospice is a wonderful option in the last months of life because it offers a variety of services, not only to those who are dying, but also to those left behind. Here’s what you should know about hospice care, along with some tips to help you choose one. Understanding Hospi...
