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Rock Inn is officially Eddy County's newest business. Located along U.S. Hwy. 281, in the former USDA building, it's situated in the heart of the community- and that community is in the heart of the business. From the overall concept and name, right down to the decor on the walls, the New Rockford community of the past, present and future has been at the forefront of the project. Travis and Amy Steele purchased the former USDA building in 2019 after praying for an opportunity to start a...
The COVID-19 virus has impacted practically every person globally. As leaders in educational and legal arenas, two New Rockford-Sheyenne siblings have had to make abrupt and critical decisions because of this devastating disease. Joleen (Graham) De La Hunt, the Century Elementary School principal in Park Rapids, Minn., and Jeffrey Graham, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the central and southern parts of Indiana, know first-hand the absolute protection that people they assist deserve. The...
BEK Consulting recently settled in for a full season of work replacing the cast iron water mains in New Rockford. Residents should be aware that the discolored water some experienced late last week is likely to occur at times throughout the construction season. Although it may not look appealing, the water is safe for general use, according to Public Works Superintendent Bruce Hirchert. He said the discoloration results when the century-old lines are disturbed and valves are opened in...
Easter morning brought a bittersweet realization for so many area residents and church-goers. The traditions of large family gatherings, uplifting church services and community Easter egg hunts weren’t on the table this year. Instead folks were tasked with carving out new ways to celebrate the Holy day amidst social distancing restrictions. Many found ways to make the day special regardless. Pictured at left, Arabelle and Ivy Johnson share their cuteness on Easter morning. Mindy Meier, pastor o...
Around April 20, Eddy County residents will be receiving a letter and an application in the mail from the N.D. Secretary of State's office to Vote by Mail (VBM) for the June 9 Primary Election. All Eddy County residents will receive an application to complete and a postage-paid return envelope to return the application to the Eddy County Auditor. Please check all elections that you would like to vote in and the applications will be forwarded to the appropriate offices. Please review the...
Friday, April 10 The good news on Good Friday was the low number of new positive cases, with just nine new cases reported. The number of recovered individuals also rose above 100 that day. The state’s seventh death was the not-so-good news, however. Governor Doug Burgum addressed the fact that Easter Sunday would look much different this year due to social distancing. He signed an executive order declaring that the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and all other magical creatures were deemed essential workers and therefore free to travel the state. H...
Congratulations to our Contest Winners! April 6 Easter Egg Hunt (There were a total of 184 eggs!) Each winner receives a movie pass for the Rockford Theatre Jerome Pierce Gwyn Johnson Corrina Pierce Lauren Roscoe Jess Roscoe Chase Pederson Ruth Bush Melanie Thompson Kristi Frahm Jason Pierson Vicki Ryan MarJean Pfau Sandy Lies Emma Duda Joann Leichtman Dennis Nybo Deanna Erickson Larry Arendt Patti Larson Diane Karlsbraaten Joyce Schmidtgal Travis Frederickson Tom Emery Dan Newman Kirk...
The New Rockford- Sheyenne Board of Education granted temporary emergency powers to Superintendent Jill Louters. This action is in relation to an emergency powers declaration issued by the North Dakota School Board Association which allows local boards to issue temporary emergency powers to superintendents. The board’s approval grants the superintendent flexibility to respond appropriately amid the evolving crisis, to safeguard against the further spread of COVID-19. The superintendent will have the power to make changes to work schedules, c...
There are certainly so many factors that may lead to increased suicide risk amidst this global pandemic: social isolation, economic hardship, lack of spiritual sustenance, worry about the wellness of loved ones, not knowing what the future holds and so many more. Despite all we are facing at this time, it’s good to remember that oftentimes in a crisis, people are more willing to band together to support one another, ultimately decreasing the likelihood of suicide. In fact, after 9/11, suicide rates dropped as the country’s people gathered aro...
CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington was recently named a 2020 Top 20 Critical Access Hospital for overall performance in the country. This is the sixth time since 2014 that the hospital has been recognized with the Top 20 distinction. The Top 20 Critical Access Hospital “winners” are those hospitals who have achieved success in the overall performance based on a composite rating from eight indices of strength: inpatient market share, outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspectives, cost, charge and financial stability. “CHI...
New Rockford area folks extend sympathy to the family of Dennis Anderson. Karen and Todd Koepplin were around town Saturday, delivering Easter treats to family and friends. Easter dinner guests at Todd and Karen’s were Taylor and Amanda Koepplin and Evelyn. Besides eating, they enjoyed several games of whist. Candy Jensen got Happy Easter phone calls from niece, Teresa Sather and Tara White of Fargo, Susie Pahl of Jamestown; sister-in-law, Cecelia Koepplin of Minneapolis and Charlotte Koepplin. Terry and Sandy Koepplin delivered a ham d...
Brittin Buehler babysat her grandma, grandpa and uncle on Friday. Activities included much laughing, playing with blocks, bunnies, napping and toys. Nadley Buehler continues to work from home teaching and communicating with her students. The Buehler’s celebrated Easter by watching Easter services, eating good food and communicating with loved ones and friends through technology. Tom and Pam Schmid drove up to Hampden last weekend to see Pam’s dad, Bud Hermanson. They did the distance visit and gave him some baked goodies. The Schmid’s met J...
Practicing with a new phone, Ervin Longnecker called his sister, Lucille Saldivar of Anaheim, Calif. Lucille is safe at her home. Her son, Alan is among the many teachers, teaching from home. Ervin also called Cindy (Longnecker) Allen and Jim Brown of Idaho. They are fine amidst the COVID-19. Charlotte Koepplin received a phone call from Uncle Eugene Weisenburger and wife Dedre and cousin Eddy Weisenburger from Mojave, Ariz., checking on the weather here and the COVID-19 status. Eddy is driving Eugene to dialysis three times a week. They are...
The recent death of actor James Drury (star of the 1962-1971 TV Western “The Virginian”) adds insult to injury when one considers what will occur next month. When the networks announce the shows they’re canceling and launching, yet again there will be no true Westerns in contention for a coveted spot on the fall schedules. The year I was born, there were 30 “horse operas” spread out across three broadcast networks in prime time, and that culture left an indelible mark on me. (Not in the publi...
ND Stockmen’s Association offers principles for USDA to consider in CARES relief distribution Congress authorized $9.5 billion for livestock and specialty crop producers and local foods systems through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, but tasked the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with designing how the funding will be allocated. With the help of a specially appointed Livestock Relief Subcommittee comprised of state beef industry leaders, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA), which represents app...
Dennis Wayne Anderson, 66 passed on April 10, 2020 at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo, N.D. The funeral services were held April 19 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, in McHenry, N.D. Burial was at Bethlehem Cemetery in McHenry. Pastor Sherry Frerickson officiated with special music provided by Annola Black. Casket bearers Daniel Anderson, James Anderson, Dylan Rossow, Jim Anderson, Mark Hyams and Lynn Homelvig. Honorary bearers were Grace Anderson, Ella Anderson, Dean Anderson, Allen Anderson and...
CHI Health at Home Honors its Volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 19 – 25. National Volunteer Week provides the opportunity to recognize the millions of Americans who provide volunteer service in communities across the country. At CHI Health at Home – several volunteers are giving selflessly to help people live as fully as possible, even when facing a serious or life-threatening illness. Even now, when our volunteers can’t visit patients and their families in the home, they are helping our staff meet needs by making phone calls...
Christians like to talk a good game. We love to brag about how this is a Christian nation. We champion conservative causes. We claim victories when abortion laws get passed. We’re proud of how in North Dakota, Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings are still kept mostly clear for church activities. Let’s be honest, we consider New Rockford to be a by-and-large Christian community, don’t we? I suppose I can’t speak for the world, but I can say from my life experiences, Midwestern Christians have a lot of pride. And the root of that confide...
This past week the Easter Bunny brought Easter greetings to the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd (LHGS) staff, daycare children and residents. Pictures were taken of the residents with the Easter bunny, each holding signs that read ‘I’m doing great,’ ‘I love you,’ and ‘Happy Easter’ for friends and family members to see on the LHGS Facebook page....
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover telehealth services? My 71-year-old mother has chronic type 2 diabetes but is very concerned about going to the doctor for fear of exposing herself to coronavirus. What can you tell us? Avoiding the Doctor Dear Avoiding, Yes! Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Medicare recently announced that it will be expanding coverage for telehealth services to help keep vulnerable seniors safe at home. Here’s what you and your mom should know. Telehealth S...
On March 6, 1903, Gottfried Ponto of Sheyenne died in his home by the Sheyenne River at the age of 79 with his funeral (Rev. E.T. Quam) on March 8 and interment in the Sheyenne cemetery; [his grave is in the Riverside Cemetery]. He had lived in the county for about 20 years. William Erdelbrock, K.K. Moe and Peter Crane were in on business. Martin Anderson was in from Plainview as was Clayton Hall from the Sheyenne Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Skidmore of Tiffany and Mr. and Mrs. John Neutzel...
April 22, 2020 — In April 1910, the Hansboro News offered the following advice: Here are a few things a gasoline engine will and will not do. They will not run backwards; sometimes they won’t run forward either. If they won’t run either way try severing your connection with the anti-swearing society, get out in the woodshed and give full vent to your feeling – it will help lots. They will not run without gasoline; after you have carefully removed the spark plug, cleaned and replaced it, thoroughly overhauled the carburetor, tested your battery...
Seeing a fish come in behind a lure is one of the most exciting moments in angling. When the water is clear and the shadow of a pike or muskie becomes a distinctive, magnified image of what I’d imagine Leviathan looked like in legend, few things in the outdoors get the heart racing as fast. When the wake forms on a largemouth zeroing in on the plop-plop-plop of a surface popper, it’s hard to tune out the adrenaline rush. Even on a recent outing for crappies, angling over a shallow rocky are...
When the alarm went off, I had already been awake for 15 minutes. I easily popped out of my bed in the back of my 4Runner and started layering up. I was off hiking with my pack and shotgun slung on my shoulder in a matter of minutes. When the sun broke the horizon, I was a half-mile from my camp without another person in sight. Few turkeys were sounding off, preferring the silent treatment once they left the roost. The turkeys were practicing their own brand of social distancing, it seemed....
The continuous fishing season in North Dakota and South Dakota coupled with warming weather and rumors of a hot bite in any given location can bring anglers out in droves, particularly in those combat fishing areas along spawning creeks and channels from Devils Lake to the Missouri River basin to smaller waters in between. With these high-density congregations inevitably come the reports of over-limits, fish snaggers, and the one percent trouble-making portion of the population putting a black...
