Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Three local veterans recently returned from a "trip of a lifetime" to Dauphin Island, Alabama. Earlier this year, County Veterans Service Officer, Julie Shrock, began working with American Heroes in Action to facilitate an all-expenses-paid fishing trip for three local veterans. The lucky three, Leonard Duchscherer, David Karlsbraaten and Dale Rosenberg, left on May 15 and returned four days later having had one of the most memorable experiences of their lives. "I had the privilege of picking...
With overland flooding having wreaked havoc through much of Eddy County since their last meeting, culverts and drainage concerns were a big topic of discussion for county commissioners on Tuesday, June 7. Road Superintendent, Todd Weber, brought to the commission’s attention a few concerns that arose after last month’s flooding, along with potential remedies. Of particular concern was the portion of Eddy County along County Road 2, and Weber discussed culverts in that area with commissioners, ad...
For those planning to cast their votes on Election Day, an in-person polling location will be open for all Eddy County voters, including those in District 15, at the Brown Memorial Auditorium from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14. Sheyenne residents can vote for open city and park board positions at the Ostby Hall from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. All city and park board elections are final, and the newly-elected officials will begin their duties July 1. Top vote-getters in the county, district and...
The City of New Rockford has secured financing for the street project. Auditor Becki Schumacher and President Stu Richter negotiated the terms with the Bank of North Dakota this past month. Interstate Engineering prepared an updated opinion of probable cost, which they presented at the city commission’s Monday, June 6 meeting. The total is $7,692,000. Wade Senger of Interstate Engineering noted that the contingency budget had been increased, but overall the project is expected to cost $1 million...
This Thursday evening, downtown New Rockford plays host to the first Summer Street Market of the season. Grab a bite to eat from the Mexican Munchies food truck or the Cities Service Luncheonette. Coffee, tea shakes and other beverages will be available from the Happy Camper. Then wander around Centennial Park and shop from among 17 vendors: • Hawkes Homestead • In the Dog House Custom Designs • Daisy Bake Shop • Hardy Salsa • CLB Soaps • Cacti and Cows • Birtsell Farms • Tupperware • He...
On Tuesday, June 7, residents of the New Rockford-Sheyenne School District #2 cast their vote for who would sit on the NR-S school board. The three-year terms of current board members Mike Jacobson and Alyson Myhre are due to expire this summer, and following Tuesday's election, one new face will be joining the board come July. Jacobson, currently the board's vice president, filed for the same three-year position he already holds, and was successfully reelected having faced zero challengers....
Young people from Wells, Stutsman, Sheridan and Foster counties competed June 1, 2022 in the 4-H District Communication Arts Contest held at the New Rockford -Sheyenne School in New Rockford. Communication Arts is the 4-H speech and demonstration competition that is held at the county, district and state levels. Participants are encouraged to use their own creativity and originality in preparing their public presentation. The Communication Arts program is open to any youth involved in extension...
New Rockford resident Joseph M. Lawrence has been sentenced and fined for attacking a man during a Valentine’s Day weekend bar fight. At the scene, evidence was gathered from eyewitnesses, a video of the altercation, and investigation by Eddy County Deputy Bennett Sauve on February 13 - such as blood on Lawrence’s right hand “consistent with him being the assailant in the bar attack.” Lawrence was originally charged with aggravated assault, a Class C felony, but in a plea agreement on May 5, he...
Lester Roberts enjoyed the Memorial Day program at Ostby Hall in Sheyenne Monday. He visited with several friends, including Howard and Helen Schmid, Eloise Ploium and Jim and Marjean Woodrow. Wednesday, Lester was in Maddock on business. Lester and Midge Quam took in the Devils Run Parade on Saturday. Doris Griffin shared another story about her geese. Doris opened the barn door one morning to let everybody out. The big geese headed for the pond and one gosling was tagging behind. There is a rock in the doorway and Doris watched the gosling...
Circle Trail Riders Inc. held their June meeting Monday evening at the home of Secretary, Charlotte Koepplin. Final plans were made for the upcoming trail ride and annual raffle. Thursday afternoon brief stopper at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Janet Laube and YipYip. Charlotte Koepplin was happy to get tomato plants Thursday, delivered as a gift from Amanda and Taylor Koepplin and Evelyn. Charlotte happily planted them Friday morning. Margie Anderson was among the many who attended the funeral service for Gerda Backman Wednesday at First...
Sunday visitors and dinner guests at the Ken and Marvis Holte home were Loren and Amber Holte and McKenzie from Bismarck. They had taken in the car show in Devils Lake and visited with sister Fayette Nelson. Amanda Bickett stopped in to visit brother, Loren, and all and enjoyed a chat over cake. Tuesday found Calvin Packard taking mom, Shirley, to a medical appointment in Carrington and Wednesday and Friday chiropractic appointments in New Rockford. Shirley is doing a lot better. She and Calvin picked up flowers from family graves at Prairie Ho...
The New Rockford Eagles Club recently donated $10,000 to the Eddy County Rod & Gun Club and $5,000 to the Carrington FBLA chapter. The donation to the Rod and Gun Club will be used towards making the gun range more handicap accessible, by having concrete sidewalks to the shooting stations. This donation will also go towards elevated archery shooting stands. The donation to the Carrington FBLA chapter will assist a large number of kids in traveling to the National FBLA Convention, which is held...
Local author Dr. Sarah Davis announces the publication of her second book, "They Had Eyes of Silver." June 21, 2022 is the official release date for this work of fiction, a steamy paranormal romance and the first installment of the Wulfin series. It is aimed at mature readers and was penned by Dr. Davis as S.E. Davis. The book follows veterinarian, Reina Kirke, as she takes a break from her hectic work life to visit Europe and look into her family's roots. Discovering supernatural roots in her l...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Weber hired as new CHS principal Mr. Connor Weber is the new High School Principal at Carrington High School. He was hired at a special meeting conducted by the Carrington School District #49 Board of Education Tuesday, May 31, where his contract was given final approval. Weber previously worked in Edmore, where he taught high school math, and he couldn’t be more excited to get to work. Mr....
The 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in the Steel Seizure Case reminds us of the capacity of the nation’s High Tribunal to stand tall in the defense of the rule of law and American Constitutionalism. On 2, 1952, the court, in the extraordinary case of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer, reined in executive authority when it declared unconstitutional President Harry S. Truman’s assertion of “inherent power” to seize the nation’s steel mills to prevent a strike that he feared would imperil America’s conduct of th...
If you are like me, you were waiting for the release of “Top Gun: Maverick” for a while. A product of the ‘80s, the original 1986 film was among those I could watch over and over again. I had “Top Gun” on VHS as a teenager. When I was a junior in college, I rented an efficiency apartment in Moorhead. It was basically a one-room suite with a tiny kitchenette. A futon doubled as my couch and bed. At least it had its own bathroom. The laundry room was next door, which was also a plus. With no funds...
We had free access to guns when I was growing up. Common gun sense ruled the country. There was seldom the kind of mass shootings of kids as we see occurring today. Ironically, the strongest defenders of our killing gun culture are also the same people who allegedly stand for sanctity of life on the abortion question. When guns are involved, sanctity of life goes down the drain. Most gun owners, from single shot pistols to AR-15s, argue that these are necessary for self-defense. But if you know...
Sheryl Leslie Burlington, N.D. Sheryl 'Sherry' D. Leslie, 79, Burlington, died Friday, June 3, 2022, in her home. Sherry was born March 31, 1943, in New Rockford, N.D. to Douglas and Margaret 'Peggy' (Parsons) Olson. She grew up in New Rockford and graduated from New Rockford High School in 1961. Sherry attended the Trinity School of Nursing in Minot, earning designation as a registered nurse in 1964. She completed her B.S.N. Degree at the University of Mary, Bismarck in 1985. Sherry's 45-year c...
Richard (Dick) Dale Dungan Mankato, Minn. Born October 23, 1935, Dick grew up on a farm east of New Rockford, N.D., where he was raised by his parents Lawrence and Helen (Wipperling) Dungan. He attended Columbia High School through the eighth grade and then finished his high school education at Grace City High School. Dick was very active in 4-H during his youth and earned the title of the State Champion in sheep shearing. This was an honor he was always proud of. After graduating from high...
Adino killed 800 men in one battle. Eleazar slayed Philistine warriors alone until his arm was exhausted from destroying his enemies. Shammah, despite being fully surrounded, held the high ground alone and won the victory. These three also tore through Philistine battle lines, and then slashed their way back through… merely to fetch David a drink of Bethlehem water (David did not command or order them to do this.) Then there was Abishai who struck down 300 Philistine warriors alone, as well as Benaiah-who killed two prominent Moabites, an i...
Well, that seems obvious. But there is a point to this statement and we'll get to that. We've been through a long winter and gardeners have long waited to get their hands into the soil. Tomatoes are the most popular garden vegetable. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of eating a tomato right off the vine, in a salad or as the base for some great fresh salsa! Serious gardeners start the process months before growing season, perusing seed catalogs for just the right seeds – and maybe t...
The Feb. 10, 1905, “Transcript” carried a notice for bids for 300 ounces of strychnine for the county up to 2 p.m. March 6. Also, both the county auditor, W.C. Schwoebel and the board of health (R.F. Rinker, W.C. Dresser, Dr. Charles MacLachlan) put in notices that under section 274 of the Revised Code of the Session Laws of 1903, if no physician was present at a birth, death, or the presence of a contagious disease of a child within a household, the parents or guardians must report such an occ...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m planning to enroll in original Medicare in a few months and have been told I probably need to get a Medicare supplemental policy too. Can you offer any tips on selecting one? Almost 65 Dear Almost, If you’re enrolling in original Medicare, getting a supplemental policy (also known as Medigap insurance) too is a smart idea because it will help pay for things that aren’t covered by Medicare like copayments, coinsurance and the Part A deductible. Here are some tips to help yo...
The Sheyenne-New Rockford Babe Ruth and Legion Black Sox teams kicked off their respective seasons last week, and both got off to a strong start. Up first were the Babe Ruth teams from SNR and Nelson County on Monday, June 6. The Black Sox began their season with a missed opportunity, managing to load the bases in the first inning without driving in a run. Thankfully, not every opportunity was missed. In the second inning, a single to the outfield drove the first Black Sox runner across home...
New Rockford-Sheyenne High School Principal Avolt Baumbach recognized the following students for making the Honor Rolls for the fourth quarter of the 2021-22 school year. High School A Honor Roll 12th Grade: Maria Becker, Nicholas Berglund, Mya Cudworth, Matthew Duchscherer, Koby Duda, Alexa Holth, Joshua Homiston, Emma Jan, Kaden Jensen, Amzi Meier, Andrew Presnell, Caden Price, Madison Schuster, Delana Thomas, Alyssa Thumb. 11th Grade: Taylor Anderson, Hallie Brown, Kyria Dockter, Wiona Dockter, Emma Duda, Mark McDowell, Madisen Myhre. 10th...
