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The Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts presents "Gilligan's Island: The Musical," at the Old Church Theatre. Based on the ever popular and iconic 60s television comedy, the stage show is an entertaining and wacky story of the beloved characters and an adventure that includes 18 original and memorable songs. Shipwrecked on a remote island in the Pacific, the seven castaways build huts and begin to explore their surroundings. They discover strange hieroglyphics in a spooky cave, w...
At a recent board meeting, the North Dakota Telephone Company Board of Directors accepted the resignation of long time CEO and General Manager Dave Dircks. Dircks plans to retire from the company on March 29, 2019. Dircks served in the telecommunications industry for over 44 years. He began his career with Contel of Minnesota in 1975 and was later hired as the CEO and GM of North Dakota Telephone Company when it was first formed in 1993. He has served as a trusted leader to the company for over...
AGENDA New Rockford-Sheyenne Board of Education Regular Meeting in Cafeteria Monday, MARCH 11, 2019, 7 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 Feb. 14, 2019 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. Food Service Fund f. Activity Fund 3. Presentation of Bills. II. OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENTS FROM T... Full story
Crossover break is over, and both chambers are back to work. Some committee hearings were held Wednesday morning, while other committees chose to wait until afternoon. The Senate held session at 1 p.m. and cleared our calendar of a few House bills we had moved out of committee before the break. Even though it was a short week, I had a busy schedule. Wednesday was the final hearing for SB 2149 in the House Education Committee. This is a constituent driven bill about ways to decrease suicides in young people. Kennedy Gjovik and her family drove t...
The 66th Legislative Assembly was called back to order on Wednesday, Feb. 27 with committee meetings in the morning, a short floor session in the afternoon, and full committee meetings continuing until early evening. We enjoyed the crossover break and the opportunity to visit with many of you, take care of personal matters and start to gather information for the second half. The House dealt with 545 bills and 56 resolutions in the first half of the session, which is up substantially in total numbers from the 2017 session. We defeated 180 of...
UPDATE: The benefit for Chad Allmaras has been rescheduled for May 4. Fill your belly and make a freewill donation to help local resident, Chad Allmaras, pay for mounting medical expenses. The benefit will be held on Saturday, March 16 at the Eagles Club in New Rockford. Chad Allmaras is a graduate of the North Dakota School for Deaf, Class of 1990, and is from Sykeston. Beginning in 2006, Allmaras began experiencing abdomial issues, eventually leading to the diagnosis of an enlarged prostrate and an enlarged bladder. In January of 2018, Chad...
In recent years, gift cards have become very popular. Unfortunately, scammers have an interest in gift cards, too. Scammers are using gift cards to pry money from you as a form of payment in their latest con. Scams that seek payment by gift cards take many forms, but often carry a common theme. The scammer may assert that you neglected to pay taxes to the IRS and must pay immediately. Or, the “utility company” calls to inform you that you have failed to pay your bill and now face an immediate cutoff. To fix an urgent problem on your com...
Sunday evening visitor at the Margie Anderson home was Patti Larson. Saturday evening visitor was granddaughter Sandra Larson. Friday night Karen Koepplin brought pizza to the Charlotte Koepplin home for supper. The gals enjoyed visiting and watching TV. Ruth Braaten made supper Sunday at the Esther Indergaard home. Those visiting and sharing the meal were Andy Braaten and Nikki, and Jimmy Indergaard. Tim Indergaard arrived with a banana cream pie to share. Ervin Longnecker Sunday dinner at the Eric and Lisa Longnecker home. Eric came and got...
Dave and Karen Anderson, Margie Anderson, Ryan and Laura Hager and sons were among those who attended and enjoyed the dance recital Sunday eve at the high school gym in Carrington. The Hager’s daughter, Josslyn was among the dancers. New Rockford, Sheyenne and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Nathan Ludwig, Bud Schmid and Brandon Kolstad. Wednesday, house guests at the Shirley Packard home were Willie and Linda Lies of Fargo and Vicki Gutmann of Texas. Wednesday eve they were among those who attended prayer services for Nolan Lies a...
David and Diane Karlsbraaten were in Fargo last week where they helped Sara Hanson with the three children while her husband Keith was in San Diego for work. Sara and Diane accompanied Landon to the District Battle of the Books competition. Landon was on one of two teams from Freedom Elementary School that competed against other elementary school teams from West Fargo. Although they didn't place first or second, they did a great job. David was busy delivering Alice to cheer and watching Gavin for the evening. During the week, they also visited...
Carrie Madson and Paul Prince were lunch guests at Dave and Linda Madson’s home in Devils Lake on Saturday. Sunday supper guests at the Madson’s were Kinley Poulsen of Cando and Melodie, Kennedee and McKenzee Madson. Kennedee and McKenzee are members of the Lake Region Ice Skating Club and they are busy practicing for the upcoming Ice Show March 16 and 17. Beth Olson visited Todd Buehler on Tuesday. Dave Kenner visited Todd Wednesday afternoon. Nadley Buehler visited Elisa and Breana Buehler in Mandan on Friday and Saturday. The ladies wen...
All states in the Union except four, including North Dakota, have annual legislative sessions. But we wait until we have enough business for a session or problems go to Washington to be solved. By the time the biennial crowd hits Bismarck, conflicts have multiplied and the Legislature takes on the appearance of a Roman coliseum in which scores of conflicts run concurrently until the last gladiator falls. In this short space, we can comment on only a couple. The Creeping Marijuana Menace As you...
Part II: Humor is healing. That is why I am taking the time to give my advice to a few high-profile Americans, including our commander in chief— the President of the United States of America. Before I do, I would like to disclose some things about myself. My great-grandfather immigrated from Scotland sometime in the mid-to-late 1800s. My DNA is in the database. I have worked or had odd jobs since I was 10 years old. I’ve worked and driven through almost all the lower 48 states over the past 40 years. I may have stupid comments left in high...
We have now reached the halfway mark of the 66th legislative session. At this time, all bills that have been passed in the House have been moved over to the Senate for further consideration and vice-versa. There is still work to do on many of the bills, and as they continue through the next chamber and conference committees, we will fine-tune them so that by the time the bill is signed we feel confident that we have the best possible product for the people of North Dakota. We will hear the second budget forecast in March, and after the appropri...
When I received an edition of the Transcript several weeks ago, I as well as my wife, Danielle, were deeply moved by the article of two women who are saving dogs lives! We sent a donation to the Cause for Paws to the kennel at Devils Lake, and then received a thank you card from Shelly Hanson. I was surprised to learn that she was a New Rockford native. These ladies deserve a lot of thanks! And I’m sure they need help caring for all the rescued animals. I take my hat off to Colette Byrum and Shelly Hanson. Danielle and Bill Womacks Virginia B...
Nathan M. Ludwig, 42, of Lexington, S.C., passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. Born in New Rockford, N.D., he was the son to Robert and Carmen (Bjertness) Ludwig. He attended school in New Rockford and graduated from New Rockford High School in 1995. He attended NDSU and graduated from NDSCS with a degree in architectural drafting in 1998. Since he graduated, he has worked for Nucor Building Systems in Swansea, S.C. Nathan met Angela Clark while in South Carolina and they quickly fell in love. T...
Duane "Bud" Howard Schmid, 94, of Barlow, N.D., passed away on March 1, 2019 at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. The funeral was March 5, 2019 at Federated Church UCC/UMC, in Carrington. Burial was at the Barlow Cemetery in Barlow. Rev. Rick Loewen officiated with special music provided by Clara Edwardson and Jessica Ostrom. Casket bearers were: John Holth, Jim Holth, Dale Rosenberg, Howard Nelson, Joe Schmaltz and Don Schmid. Honorary bearers were his grandchildren and the Circle Trail Riders....
Brandon Jerome Kolstad, 29, passed away on March 1, 2019, near Sheyenne, N.D. The funeral service was held Friday, March 8 at New Rockford-Sheyenne High School, New Rockford, N.D. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne. Pastor Jeff Halvorson officiated, and special music was provided by Sam Bennefeld and Mary Ellen Rue. Casket bearers were Reed Ystaas, Michael Allmaras, Matt Ystaas, Taylor Koepplin, Nathan Messner, Elvis Thumb, Jacob Backer and Jerome Lies. Honorary bearers were: Desmond...
Jeffrey Daniel Schander, 51, passed away Feb. 26, 2019. The funeral was held March 6, 2019 at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Rev. Fred Grundmann officiated. Special music was provided by Lois Clark and Theresa Edland. Honorary bearers were all of his family and friends. Jeff was born March 3, 1967 to Maynard and Janice (Piatz) Schander in Cando, N.D. He graduated from Carrington High School, he then attended North Dakota State University, studying environmental design, and graduated with a...
In 1977, country singer Johnny Paycheck recorded the hit single “Take This Job and Shove It.” The chorus of that song began and ended with these well-known words: “Take this job and shove it, I ain’t working here no more.” Apparently, that song really struck a nerve with people, becoming his best-selling record, with over 2 million copies sold and inspiring a movie with the same title. Attitudes towards our work certainly haven’t changed for the better since then. Americans are growing increasingly unhappy with their jobs. Today, less than h...
On April 15, 1902, Nels Farr, Klem Moe and Martin Walsh were in New Rockford. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Aldred were in shopping. Former resident Mrs. Charles Rattinger came up from Fargo to visit friends; she returned on April 24. Dentist F.D. Norton took the northbound train to places where he practiced his profession. J.C. Whiteman left for his old home in Laurance, Mich.; he said he would return about May 10 to open a veterinary surgeon and dental office over Thomas Ose’s hardware store. Mrs. Fran...
Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months, and would like to know how Medicare covers vision services. I currently have vision insurance through my employer but will lose it when I retire. Looking Ahead Dear Looking, Many people approaching 65 are unclear on what Medicare does and doesn’t cover when it comes to vision services. The good news is that original Medicare covers most medical issues like cataract surgery, treatment of eye diseases and medical emergencies. B...
The cold weather that North Dakota has been experiencing has generated its fair share of jokes, complaints and Facebook posts. I’ll admit— I have been one of the complainers, and would love to have a few more days at average March temperatures. However, this winter has also taught me to be careful what I wish for. It seems like every time I think it’s going to warm up, we get high winds or snow. I’m not sure which of those I would rather have. Yes, I sometimes feel a twinge of guilt when I...
Of War and Agriculture by Steve Stark March 12, 2019 — Despite being in the middle of World War II, visitors to the North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City were enjoying the last hours of the sixth annual agricultural get-together on this date in 1943. The final slate of events culminated in the popular livestock show. Top awards were bestowed on the finest Herefords, Shorthorns and Aberdeen Angus that proud North Dakota producers had to offer. On just the previous day, the United States Senate had cleared the way for passage of legislation t...
When the free-wheeling style the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets have displayed to great success this season suddenly runs into the rough-and-tumble world of elimination basketball, second and third scoring options are often needed to come to the forefront. Six-foot-two senior post Tucker Longnecker provided that and much more in the first game of the Region 4 Boys' Basketball Tournament, scoring 21 points to lead the Rockets to a 56-41 victory over Langdon/Edmore/Munich last Monday night, March...
