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It was a scene the likes of which hadn't been seen before in the New Rockford- Sheyenne gymnasium on Sunday, June 21. The 21 graduates of the Class of 2020 sat 6 ft. apart on the stage, and their families gathered around intimate tables each decorated especially for their graduate. With no band playing or choir singing due to COVID-19 restrictions, music for the processional and recessional was provided by Nick Hovey and Jared Hartl on trumpet, accompanied by music director Annette Hovey. The...
The July 6 issue will be posted on Monday due to the holiday. Enjoy today's events! 8:00 a.m. Bloody Mary Bar, Buck-It’s Bar 8:00 a.m. Latte Lobby open (until 3 p.m.) 9:00 a.m. Open Volleyball & Cornhole All Day, Hanson’s Bar 10:00 a.m. New Rockford Parade, Downtown NR 11:00 a.m. Burger & Brat Cookout (after parade, until 1 p.m.), Eagles Club 1:30 p.m. Big Cup Golf Tournament (registration at 12:30 p.m.), NR Golf Course 12:30 p.m. Swimming Pool Games & Prizes - Two Sessions at 12:30 & 3 p.m...
Steve Ross, the "jack of all trades" at Do it Best Hardware, was unanimously honored as Employee of the Month for June. Ross is a Bremen native who began working part-time at the Eighth Street hardware store in 2013, a gig that turned to full-time in the spring of 2014. Now, he's the only employee of Todd and Renae Duchscherer at the store. This isn't Ross' first hardware-related career though. He installed windows and doors for a contractor in Fargo for 10 years and worked a stint at Lemer's...
As a thank you to the long-term care community, Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota Long Term Care Association designated Tuesday, June 23, as Silver Linings Day in our state. This was a "Thank you" to our long-term care community for going above and beyond during these challenging times. Many area community members and businesses joined LHGS for a 'Silver Lining Day 'parade and thanked the Long-Term Care Community for the many heroes that stepped up to the plate when COVID-19 hit North...
For the entirety of her tenure as NR-S Superintendent, Jill Louters has been working diligently to complete her doctorate degree in education. She enrolled some 12 years ago at St. Mary's University when her youngest was just out of diapers. When Louters made the decision to pursue a Doctorate of Education (EDD), it was in part due to the program's focus on issues of leadership. The program not only offered Louters the opportunity to conduct research, but the outcomes of her research would also...
Environmental engineer student Sandra Larson, of Sheyenne, N.D., has been awarded the Sommerfeld Scholarship for the 2020-21 academic year at the University of Minnesota. The scholarship was granted by the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering at UM– Twin Cities, and is awarded in recognition of both academic and extracurricular achievements. Sandra has been actively involved as a subgroup leader in the Engineers Without Borders chapter, a member of the University Band, and a...
NR-S graduate Elizabeth Widmer is looking forward to getting back on the track at Dickinson State University. She was unable to compete in 2019 Cross Country due to an injury and the spring's track competitions were canceled due to COVID-19. She has signed letters of intent to compete with the Dickinson State Blue Hawks Cross Country and Track and Field teams for the 2020-21 academic year. In addition, Widmer maintained a grade-point average of 3.9 or higher and was named to the President's...
Heather Tollefson of New Rockford was among the 1,845 students who were awareded academic degrees at North Dakota State University. Other area students to graduate from NDSU this spring include Cheyenne Durant, of Fort Totten who recieved a Masters of Science in Natural Resources Management. Several students from Carrington also graduated including Chelsey Geier, BS Marketing, Savanna Houle, BSN Nursing, Shae Mehring, BS Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bailey Retzlaff, BS Agricultural Education, Samantha Rogelstad, PHARMD Pharmacy, Eric Wenaas, MBA...
Lake Region State College Who’s Who Awards Each year, Lake Region State College recognizes the leadership and achievements of its graduates with the Who’s Who Award. The award recognizes students for achievements in the areas of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, participation and potential for future service. The names of these students are permanently inscribed on a plaque in our hall of fame. Area graduates receiving Who’s Who Awards include Ashley Schuster of New Rockford, Wilson Howard of Sheyenne and Jakenda Short of McHenry. Many area...
Nominations for the 2020 Governor’s Main Street ND Awards, a program of North Dakota’s Main Street Initiative (MSI), are now being accepted through August 14, 2020. Awards will be presented at the Main Street ND Summit on October 6 and 7 in Bismarck. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MSI team developed a hybrid summit that will provide virtual and in-person options for those wishing to attend. “This year’s awards will highlight those who have adopted the principles of the Main Street Initiative to build healthy, vibrant and resilie...
Empowered Therapy, a private practice based in Watford City, N.D., is spreading its wings and taking flight. Just 8 months after opening its doors, the practice is expanding its services statewide. Founder Tara Lorenz, LCSW and her team offer mental health and behavioral counseling, drug and alcohol evaluations, couples therapy, substance abuse, addictions counseling, court-ordered evaluations and anger management. By offering flexible scheduling and options for telemedicine, Lorenz and her...
NR-S sixth-grader Bailey Baumbach was a first place winner in the North Dakota State Library's Letters About Literature" contest. Her entry was a letter to Newbery Medal award-winning writer Lois Lowry about the impact "The Giver" has had on her life. She entered in the grade 4-6 division. Baumbach was one of 99 North Dakota students who submitted an entry. Other first-place winners include grade 7-8 division Maya Wood from Minot, who wrote a letter to the authors of the poem, "Somewhere in...
Another week has flown by and the world is still dealing with social distancing and wearing masks. Since masks seem to be optional in some instances and mandatory in others, it seems to be an individual choice. I choose wearing one to protect myself and others in public places. On Monday, Holly Zieman and Lola Heer visited James Nelson social distancing outside. Joe Schmid of Fargo spent the weekend with his parents, Howard and Helen. Howard, Joe, Doug and Parker Schmid enjoyed golfing in New Rockford Saturday. Elisa and Joe Wentz and Maynard...
Last Sunday and Monday guests and helpers at the Candace Jensen home were Rick Koepplin and granddaughter Katie. Janet Laube gave her sister, Janice Guilbault, of Yuma, Ariz., a phone call. The gals found out each are doing fine. Shirley Packard enjoyed a fresh air visit with Edgar Duda Sunday morning at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. Sunday Ken Holte enjoyed Father’s Day calls from sons Jerrod and Loren and daughters Amanda and Fayette. Martin and Janelle enjoyed a grilled dinner for Father’s Day at his son Aaron and Danielle Koepplin hom...
Margie Anderson enjoyed a visit over supper Sunday at the David and Karen Anderson home. Bob and Sheryl Longnecker, Katie Landsmon and Maci of Minnesota enjoyed time with Eric and Lisa Longnecker and Ervin Longnecker at their home and also took time on the summer ride with the Circle Trail Riders Inc. over Father’s Day weekend. Early Monday morning Charlotte Koepplin accompanied Janet Laube and Yip Yip to Carrington where Yip met his groomer for a haircut and other pampering. Margie Anderson, Patti Larson, Karen Anderson, and Laura Hager and J...
Here’s one good thing about the COVID-19 pandemic: Bike sales are booming. I hope that means kids will begin riding in big numbers again. There was a big bike-sales boom in the early 1970s, too— the result of millions of baby boom kids, like me, riding our bikes from dawn until dusk. From its inception in the 1800s, the bicycle had been produced mostly for adults. In the 1900s, bikes offered urban working-class folks an inexpensive way to get to and from work. Sales were brisk into the ear...
When she woke up last Thursday morning, 17-year-old Arlette Morales pulled on a “Home is Here” t-shirt. She didn’t know how prophetic it was. Hours later, Morales, who was two years old when her parents brought her to the United States from Mexico, learned he Supreme Court salvaged an Obama-era program that has allowed hundreds of thousands of young, unauthorized immigrants – just like her – known as “Dreamers” to remain in the country without immediate fear of deportation. “I was like, ‘Hold up. This is something that affects me,” she...
My wife and I experienced some vicarious living when our son Gideon (finishing up his junior year of high school) attended the senior prom. (Yes, VICARIOUS living. It’s not like we got him out of the house, jumped with glee and yelled, “Date night!” It was more along the lines of “Aw, but I yelled ‘Date night’ LAST time. Can’t YOU say it this… ZZZZZZ… .”) You see, we had to experience a high school milestone through Gideon’s eyes because neither of us went to our proms. My wife’s high school ho...
The North Dakota Emergency Commission is responsible for allocating the $1.25 billions dollars in CARE Act Funds the state received. These funds are intended to help families, workers, small businesses, and to preserve jobs impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor and five other male elected officials make-up the Emergency Commission. Together, they alone are deciding for everyone how to allocate the federal dollars coming to the state through the CARES Act (and possible future funds). One has to ask, where are the women? When e...
Ronald John Haedt of Fountain Hills, Ariz, formerly of Oregon, Ill., passed away peacefully on June 15, 2020 with his wife Shirley by his side. Ron was born September 29, 1934 in Carrington, N.D. He grew up on farms in Cathay and New Rockford. He graduated from New Rockford High School in 1952 and was a state champion in track and hurdles. He received his undergraduate degree at Jamestown College, North Dakota. He taught for two years at Bowbells and Portland Elementary schools before he left...
Lisa Marie Schuster, 41, of New Rockford, N.D., died June 16, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, N.D., surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held Monday, June 22 at Evans Funeral Home in New Rockford. Burial was at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Bremen, N.D. Services were officiated by Rev. Doug Nemitz. Honorary casket bearers included Haley Brandvold, Ashley Schuster, Mason Schuster, Mathew Schuster, Dalton Schuster, Madison Schuster and Erin Doll-Mayou. Lisa was born to P...
Jane Lois Higgins, 58, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at her home in Minot, N.D. Family services were held Tuesday, June 23 at Prairie Home Cemetery. Jane was born on September 19, 1961, the daughter of Donald and Mary (McGuire) Barnett. She was raised in Enderlin and New Rockford, N.D. Jane was the mother of three children, Joseph Barnett, Alicia Barnett and Jeff French. Throughout Jane's life, she was always cheerful, fun-loving, high spirited, funny and loved to visit. Jane was a loving...
Joseph F. Teel, Jr., 69, of Sheyenne, ND, died Sunday, December 15, 2019, at his home near Sheyenne. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne, N.D. His celebration of life will immediately follow at Ostby Hall, Sheyenne, N.D. until 4 p.m. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne, N.D. Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, N.D.....
Dennis Anderson, 66, of New Rockford, N.D, died Friday, April 10, 2020, at Sanford on Broadway, Fargo, ND. A graveside service and celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Cemetery, McHenry, N.D. Burial will be at the Bethlehem Cemetery, McHenry, ND. Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, N.D. ...
I’ve had several conversations with different people about anxiety lately. Last week I wrote about worry and stress, but I think anxiety can fall into an entirely different category. Yes, most of us have everyday things we are anxious and worried about, but these conversations have been about the type of anxiety that consumes you and stops you in your tracks. Some people have anxiety that stops them from functioning, makes it hard to get up in the morning, or makes the simplest of things seem like life or death. These conversations made me r...
