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Two out of five eligible Eddy County voters, or 43%, cast ballots in the 2020 primary election. The percentage was a bit lower statewide, as only 26% of eligible voters participated. This year all N.D. counties held elections by mail-in ballot due to COVID-19 restrictions. Of the 764 ballots cast in the county, the vast majority voted on the Republican side of the ticket in statewide race. For example, incumbent Republican Representative Kelly Armstrong received 481 votes but only 175 people...
Lake Region District Health Unit hosted Eddy County's first community-wide COVID-19 testing event on Wednesday, June 10 at the Eddy County Fairgrounds south of New Rockford. Residents 18 and older were invited to the drive-up event, and oral swab tests were administered at no cost. The effort was led by Eddy County Public Health Nurse Danette Schmid and the Eddy County Community Operations Team. Volunteers from several local agencies assisted. Saturday 7 A.M. update- No new positive cases of...
There is so much to celebrate at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd (LHGS), and there is no time like the present. Governor Burgum and the North Dakota Long Term Care Association have named Tuesday, June 23 as “Silver Linings Day” to recognize the dedication of long-term staff who have delivered amid the challenges of the last three months. The parade will begin on Tuesday, June 23 at 2 p.m. Parade participation is open to anyone, however everyone will be asked to stay in their vehicles. The parade route begins on Third Ave North and pro...
Parade entries are sought for New Rockford's annual Independence Day Parade, which will go on as scheduled at 10 a.m. on July 4. Anyone who wishes to participate in the parade should call Surety Title Company at (701) 947-2446 to get on the list. Participants are encouraged to put candy in small resealable bags this year rather than throw out individual handfuls. The route will also be extended this year to allow plenty of room for residents and visitors to space out and practice social distanci...
Most Eddy County residents recognize the friendly face of Traci Harrington, the Postmaster who is in charge of all of the packages and letters at the downtown New Rockford Post Office. Many folks don't know, however, that Traci also heads the Sheyenne, Oberon, Fort Totten and Fessenden post offices. This means that she oversees six full-time and 10 part-time employees. After first working in the retail business and then as a daycare provider, Traci now utilizes her amicable personality and fun...
Twice a year, the New Rockford Transcript features exclusive stories on college grads, scholars, athletes and performers from the area in an effort to celebrate student successes with our readers. In light of COVID-19 restrictions, many colleges held virtual gradutions rather than in-person events. The “Transcript” wishes to recognize those students who have persevered despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus. If you or a student you know has been accepted into a program, made the dean’s list, received a scholarship, earned a degree or b...
A judge has ruled that Eddy, Foster and Wells counties and former interim social service director Kimberly Larson did not defame Carrie Thompson-Widmer or maliciously interfere with her ability to obtain new employment after she was placed on administrative leave and later resigned. The saga began in January 2017 when Thompson-Widmer was placed on administrative leave after Larson filed complaints about her performance with the Tri-County Social Service Board and the State Board of Social Work...
New Rockford community hosted a blood drive with Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, on May 28 at St. John’s Catholic Church which helped collect a total of 45 units of blood products for patients in need. A total of 47 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 41 individuals were able to donate at the Vitalant blood drive on May 28. A total of four donors came forward to donate Power Red Cells (2RBC) which collects two units of red blood cells while returning platelets, plasma and a saline solution back to the donor. Vitalant e...
Bank Forward President Tom Watson and Insure Forward President Chad Rieth are pleased to announce that Hannah Haley is the recipient of an educational scholarship awarded to a student in participating Bank/Insure/Invest/Tax Forward markets. Hannah recently graduated from New Rockford-Sheyenne High School and plans on studying Pre-Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine at the University of North Dakota. Bank/Insure Forward's scholarship program is based upon individual student grades, participation in...
Bank Forward is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Caleb Rogelstad. A graduate of Fessenden-Bowdon High School and NDSU, Caleb now serves as a loan officer in the New Rockford branch. "We are very excited to have Caleb join our team," Josh Guler, Bank Forward Market President, says. "His strong ties to the area and sincere commitment to serving his clients make him a great fit at Bank Forward and in our community." As a loan officer, Caleb works with individual clients and businesses...
Border States Paving of Fargo began laying the asphalt on the Hwy. 281 frontage roads this past week. Once the new pavement is also in place on Hwy. 281 south of town, they will begin street repair work. A separate concrete crew was also in town this past week to pour curbs and patch sidewalks that had been removed for water main replacement....
County, state and party officials across North Dakota monitored the June 9 primary election process with at least a partial eye to the November general election. The primary could be a good test of how to run a statewide election with mail-only balloting, with lessons learned on smoothing and clarifying the process. While several auditors said they’re expecting business as usual in November, the primary experience could cause more people to vote by mail then because of its convenience, they said. “I would hope the secretary of state has lea...
The Oberon Public School District is pleased to announce the swearing-in of new school board members and the hiring of the new principal/superintendent. On Wednesday, June 3, the North Dakota State Board appointed school board members. Sharon Mudgett and Matthew Friesen, were sworn into oath at a special meeting at the Oberon School. Both school members accepted their oath of office and immediately began serving in their position on the Oberon Public School Board. The Oberon School District and Board President Doris Griffin is excited to...
Travelers Cheryl and Dave Gabbert arrived at the Shirley Packard home Monday June 8 from the Medora, N.D. area, to spend some time with mom. Janet Laube enjoyed a checking-on-you-phone-chat with Lois Ackert of Fargo one evening. Wednesday Shirley Packard was a passenger on the Eddy County Transit Van to Devils Lake for an appointment at the Eye Clinic. Sunday Shirley and Calvin gathered up their flowers from loved ones’ graves at Prairie Home Cemetery. Weekend guests at the Candy Jensen home were Rick and Cara Koepplin and granddaughter K...
Ervin Longnecker, Nancy Ludwig, Dale and Diane Rosenberg, Kim Brown, Duff Settlemeyer, Diane Goebel and Charlotte Koepplin of the Circle Trail Riders Inc., held their monthly meeting Monday evening at Hanson’s Bar. The summer ride and annual raffle will happen June 19-21 with camp at Hendrickson Park near Sheyenne, N.D. Charlotte Koepplin and Candy Jensen drove to Devils Lake Tuesday afternoon where Charlotte kept an appointment at the Eye Clinic. Later the gals went shopping and enjoyed a takeout treat on the ride home. Friday visitor at t...
Dave Kenner visited Todd Buehler Tuesday afternoon. Brittin Buehler spent Wednesday afternoon taking care of Grandpa Todd and Grandma Nadley. She and Grandma went for a long stroller ride and her dog Benji went for a long run. Roger and Gabby Benson and grandson, Aiden visited Todd and Nadley Thursday evening. Sunday afternoon guests at the Buehler farm were Grace Ihry and her mom, Dawn Ihry of Valley City. Lester Roberts enjoyed a phone call from his sister, June Sabbe early in the week. Lester laughingly reported that he is getting low on...
“It is clear that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has allowed millions of small businesses across the country to rehire their employees and retain integral jobs during this unprecedented time,” said Dan Nordberg, SBA’s Director of Rural Affairs and Region 8 Administrator. “The bill just signed into law allows additional flexibility in the program to build on its already successful foundation. These changes will enable more businesses to take advantage of this lifeline through June 30 and I am hopeful small businesses will take note an...
Every four years without fail (and usually a little earlier in each quadrennial cycle), both “major” American political parties wind up and toss the same slow, fat pitch across the public’s plate: This is the most important presidential election of our lifetimes. Maybe even the most important presidential election EVER. You gotta vote. And this time, just like every other time, you can’t risk voting for anyone but Candidate X. A vote for third party or independent Candidate Y, the candidate you like best, isn’t really a vote for Candidate...
The New York Times made a quiet disclosure recently that speaks loudly about the state of news media today. Its newsletter, “The Morning,” has reached over 17 million circulation, which the paper says is one the largest daily audiences in any form of journalism across all platforms. Let’s process that. A free news summary sent by email – similar to missives now offered 24/7 by most publishers – has found the journalistic sweet spot for a vast number of readers. It prompted the Times’s m...
While the protests and marches that have swept the nation began because of George Floyd’s tragic murder, they are about much more than just that. Fundamentally, they reflect two things. First, the fact that the police treat white people differently than they treat black people. And second, that this happens because police officers are not afraid of getting in trouble for treating black people inhumanely. A personal story helps explain what I mean by unequal treatment. When I was a senior in c...
Dear Editor, Results of Census 2020 are vital to the equal distribution of funds for our community as our share can be used in various ways to help and improve our community. The estimated cost of a single uncounted resident is estimated to be at least $19,100 over a decade in just the 16 largest federal programs that distriute federal tax dollars back to the state. These figures are pre-COVID-19 and do not include funds the state distributes as well. The resulting lost opportunity cost is likely to be considerably more. Yet, many residents in...
New Rockford-Sheyenne Board of Education Regular Meeting by Zoom Monday, June 15, 2020, 7:00 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 May 11, 2020 regular meeting. 2. Business Manager’s report a. Balance Sheet b. General Fund Revenue Report c. General Fund Expenditure Report d. Building Fund e. Sinking and Interest f. Food Service Fund g. Activity Fund h. Presentation of Bills. II. OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENTS FROM T...
Rich went home to be with the Lord Wednesday May 27, 2020, after running his race with faith and courage. Rich graduated from Glide High School in Glide, Ore., Class of 1972, where he had a passion for running, track and football. He joined the Air Force in 1974 and served into 1980, and he proudly worked on the SR-71. Rich and wife Cindy moved to New Rockford in 1997. Rich worked at Dakota Growers Pasta Company in Carrington until the couple moved back to Roseburg, Ore., in Oct. 2016. Rich...
Eleanor Cecelia Kurtz, age 93, of Sykeston, N.D., passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Carrington, N.D. A Mass of Chirstian Burial was held Friday, June 19 at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Sykeston. Burial was at the St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Cemetery. Fr. Terry Dodge officiated the service. Celebration Singers provided special music. Honorary bearers included all of Eleanor’s grandchildren. Eleanor was born September 9, 1926, in Bordulac, N.D., the youngest...
1 Peter 4:8 “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” These last few weeks... no, months, have made 2020 one for the history books. Not only do we have a virus that has almost shut our country down, now riots have hit the streets and people are loudly protesting the injustices in our world. I’ve watched the news and scrolled social media, all the while wondering what can I do to help. How can I make an impact in our world when it seems to be spinning too fast around me? Last week I wrote about pra...
