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New Rockford-Sheyenne (NR-S) students in grades 7 to 12 completed the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) last spring, and the local and statewide results were released at an NR-S School Board meeting recently. As illustrated in the graphs below, there are some themes of which administration and staff have taken notice. The YRBS was introduced by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 1991 and has been administered every other year to both junior high and high school students...
An economic development project targeting rural grocery and retail food distribution in northeast North Dakota is receiving significant support from CoBank, a national cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. CoBank is committing $190,000 to the North Dakota Rural Electric & Telecommunications Development Center, operated by the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC). Over the last four years, the center has been working with rural grocers in North Dakota on ways to strengthen rural grocery...
Ronald Eric Williams II, of New Rockford, was sentenced in Eddy County on a host of offenses March 15, including class B felony unlawful possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and class C felony theft of property. He also pleaded guilty to driving under suspension, unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal trespass, all misdemeanor offenses. Williams pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to five years in the North Dakota...
Following the lead of the North Dakota Department of Transportation in announcing the start of seasonal road restrictions, the Eddy County commissioners declared at their meeting on Tuesday, March 20, that road restrictions will also go into effect on Eddy County roads March 26. Motorists are encouraged to check the load restriction map daily, as restrictions may change quickly due to weather conditions. The 2018 load restrictions map is available online at http://www.dot.nd.gov/travelinfo....
The Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts (DPRCA) is happy to present Don't Hug Me, We're Married. Directed by Deb Belquist, this year's spring production will feature many veterans of the DPRCA stage (including several original cast members). Featuring 16 original songs including, "Marriage is Forever," "Lower Expectations" and "We're All Gonna Die." Don't Hug Me, We're Married is the fifth in the smash hit Don't Hug Me series of musical comedies. The others include Don't Hug Me, A Don't...
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Human Services (NDDHS) announced that the Great Plains Area Indian Health Services (IHS) has signed care coordination agreements with Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) St. Alexius Health and Sanford Health. The signed agreements allow the NDDHS to reduce the state’s general fund expenditures for medical services delivered to Medicaid-eligible Native American recipients who are referred by IHS to either CHI or Sanford Health for care. “The signed agreements are the first in an expected wave to en...
Jamestown, ND, March 19, 2018 — Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s Auxiliary is welcoming the new season with a fun event to fight cancer. The annual Spring Bazaar is set for Friday, March 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The bazaar will be held at Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) outside the Gift Shoppe. Shoppers will be able to choose from a variety of homemade crafts, baked items, used books and puzzles. JRMC Volunteer Coordinator Mary Engels says the bazaar is one of her favorite auxiliary events because of the great quality of ite...
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp announced two federal grants totaling over $157,000 in funds that will support eight AmeriCorps VISTA members with the North Dakota STEM Network and the Spirit Lake Tribe. “North Dakotans understand the importance of public service and how to step-up in their communities to get the job done,” said Heitkamp. “This federal funding will be used to further the goals of two important projects, one on Spirit Lake and the other for the North Dakota STEM Network. The federal funding for Spirit Lake will support the work...
The Carrington Medical Center Auxiliary is once again offering three Leadership Award scholarships to area college students enrolled in a health care field. Through these leadership awards, it is the hope of the auxiliary to continue the excellence of professional health care in Carrington and surrounding communities. Three $750 scholarships will be presented to students who have completed one year of college and been accepted into a medical related field. Students enrolled in a two year program may also apply. They will have to have an...
Last week, Tom and Pam Schmid went to Hampden to visit Pam’s dad, Bud Hermanson. They had a fish fry with Pam’s brother Steve and his wife, Karla Hermanson. This week Wednesday, Dave and Linda Madson bowled in Cando with the Senior Bowling League. Thursday, the Madson’s traveled to Grand Forks on business. Linda attended the Lake Region Figure Skating Club’s Annual Frost Frolics Ice Show in Devils Lake with Melodie Watt and Kennedee and McKenzee Dugdale. Kennedee and McKenzee were in the show. Dave and Linda and Kinley Poulsen took in the Lak...
Friday visitor and helper at the Candy Jensen home was son, Jerrod Holte of Mapelton. From Wednesday until Friday, Martin and Eloise Lucht were sitters for grandkids Caleb and Callie Schneider at their home in Devils Lake, while Jay and Heidi, took the train to Minneapolis for a medical appointment. The Luchts returned home Friday after the Schneiders returned from Minneapolis. The Luchts also enjoyed a visit at the Glen and Ardy Salisbury home while in Devils Lake. New Rockford area folks extend sympathy to the families of Frances Indergaard,...
Margie Anderson enjoyed a Saturday afternoon visit at the Ryan and Laura Hager home. Friday, Ervin Longnecker and Joyce Peters enjoyed a conversation over the fish fry at the Eagles Club in New Rockford. Saturday morning, Ervin was a visitor at the Eric and Lisa Longnecker home, where he visited with grandson Riley who was home from his studies at NDSU. Saturday afternoon, Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed a phone call from former Brantford school mate, Daniel Linderman from his home in Minneapolis. Margie Anderson dropped in at the Shirley Packard...
Connie Brown treated Jan Loe to a noon birthday lunch on March 14. In the afternoon, Patti Clifton took Jan to New Rockford for coffee and pie for her birthday. Bonnie Deegan and Jan Loe attended Sheyenne Oberon area Ministry Lenten service at Calvary Lutheran Church in Oberon on March 14. The Calvary ladies served a delicious hotdish supper before worship. On Thurdsay, March 15, Marilyn Stenberg and Denise Stenberg and Jason Stenberg from Lakota enjoyed noon lunch with Steph and Jan Loe in Devils Lake....
Ole Barfson went to ask St. Peter about newspaper obituaries that claimed that the loved one is now in heaven rejoicing with family and friends. Ole wanted to know why these people were bypassing the great judgement. St. Peter didn’t give Ole much of an answer. But while Ole was there, he pilfered one of the tests we must take to claim a mansion in the great beyond. Here are some sample questions: 1. John the Baptist was a great dresser and gourmet cook. What was his favorite meal? (A) L...
Not sure how many of you may have been following the recent news about the digital data firm Cambridge Analytica, so first, a brief round-up: Cambridge Analytica (CA) is owned by Donald Trump’s biggest backer—well, no, that would be Russia; let’s say, then, his biggest American backer—Robert Mercer, who founded CA with Steve Bannon, Trump’s former guru and campaign manager. Mercer made a fortune as a pioneer in artificial intelligence and is the major financial supporter of Breitbart...
Response to Letter to the Editor published March 19 At first I thought you were wanting to march for the life of babies; but after reading your request, I wanted to share with you why I can’t support this movement. First of all, what is an assault weapon? Second, the 2nd Ammendment doesn’t speak of any particular arm. It was written to protect our nation from a tyrannical government. With that in mind please understand what a citizen could be up against. Because of the 2nd I have no fear of tyrannical government. Look what is happening in Ve...
Darlene Hewitt, 81, of Carrington, N.D., died Friday, March 16, 2018 at CHI St. Alexius Hospital, Carrington. Funeral services were held March 21, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carrington. Burial was at Carrington Cemetery. Rev. Fred Grundman and Rev. Mindy Meier officiated. Special music was provided by Teresa Edland and Alison Schumann. Honorary bearers were all of Darlene's grandchildren. Darlene Kay Hanson was born on April 7, 1936, in Carrington to Martin and Evelyn (Pierce) Hanson....
Kelly Waliser, 56, of Fargo, N.D., passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 16, 2018. Funeral services were held March 22, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Carrington, N.D. Burial was at Carrington Cemetery. Father Terry Dodge officiated and special music was provided by Marlene Boyer and the Sacred Heart Choir. Casket bearers were Braeden Benda, Jamie Halverson, Cody Waliser, Mark Halverson, Larry Polries and Keaten Restad. Honorary bearers were, Elliot Frederick, MaKaya...
Willard "Bill" Leith, 54, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away Monday, March 12, 2018, at CHI St. Alexius, Carrington, N.D. Funeral services were held March 17, 2018 at Evans Funeral Home in New Rockford. Rev. Rick Loewen officiated. Bill was born on December 19, 1963 in Grand Rapids, Minn., to Willard and Garnet Leith. In 1983, he moved to North Dakota where he met his wife Dawna. They were married on March 29, 1986. Together they had 3 sons. Bill attended Montana State University and earned a...
By Rev. Kevin Libby Bethel Assembly of God One of my favorite passages in scripture comes from the first several verses of the John 15. In chapter 12, we see the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He then begins to teach his followers several things, knowing that he is about face death on the cross. He has told them of his death and betrayal, and is about to tell them that because the world has hated him, they will also hate his followers. In chapter 15, Jesus wants to remind his followers of the importance of remaining c...
Recently, my wife Cheryl was talking about the need to increase her prayer time and I definitely agreed that praying is very important in our spiritual life. In the middle of our conversation, she said, “We should turn our cares into prayers.” That instantly caught my attention. I love catchy phrases and told her that I just might borrow that slogan! We all have worries and cares but for some strange reason, many times we do not consider praying as our highest priority. In fact, for most of us,...
On July 18, 1901, Orley Couch came up from Minneapolis, where he had attended the School of Pharmacy, and resumed his position in A.C. Buck’s drug store. W.C. Carter was in town. That evening there was a dance in Hulbert’s Grove, hosted by the baseball team; there wasn’t a very large attendance, so financially it was a failure, but the dancers had a good time. On July 18 (or July 11), Miss Nellie Brand, who had been teaching school near Carrington, returned home; she was planning on spending the summer at her claim near Esmond. The July 19, 1...
Dear Savvy Senior, My mom has Alzheimer’s disease and has gotten to the point that she can’t live at home any longer. I need to find a good memory care residential unit for her but could use some help. Any suggestions? Exhausted Daughter Dear Exhausted, Choosing a good memory care residential unit for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is a very important decision that requires careful evaluation and some homework. Most memory care units, sometimes called special care units, are housed withi...
March 26, 2018 — In a few days, it’ll be Alf Clausen’s birthday. He was born in 1941, grew up in Jamestown, and you may have heard his work — in fact we’re pretty sure you have — if you’ve ever seen an episode of “Moonlighting,” starring Bruce Willis and Cybil Shepard, or the television alien spoof, “Alf” (no relation to our Alf Clausen), or “The Simpsons” after its twelfth episode. Clausen wrote the music for them all. While going to school in Jamestown, Clausen showed a major inclination toward music; he played piano and French horn and...
Outdoor notes: *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridge and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice. *April 1: Snowmobile N.D. trails close. *April 1: New fishing and furbearer licenses due. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, March 20: 1,44.65 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,449.63 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,837.44 MSL; 22,000 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game &...
