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One of Eddy County's largest employers is expanding its footprint in the community. North American Bison, LLC, (NAB) plans to double the square footage of its New Rockford manufacturing facility and bring all facets of its operations together here, announced Mike Jacobson, Vice President of Operations for the company. The expansion plans were on the drawing board more than six months ago. As employees and their families gathered for the company's annual Christmas party last December, Jacobson...
Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford (CASNR) has a new manager, and it's a face many will certainly recognize. Georgia Johnson, née Ritzke, a lifelong New Rockford resident with 24 years of healthcare experience, began her role on July 7. Johnson takes over management of the volunteer organization amid the coronavirus pandemic, at a time when first responders are constantly training and adapting to a myriad of changing protocols and policies. The aim is to provide necessary medical...
Cheri and Mike Nicolai needed to balance fair discipline and compassion when they raised their four active boys. This nurturing formula worked well as Noah, Seth, Isaiah and Micah have grown into caring, responsible and trustworthy young men who are more than just "North Dakota nice." Each of these men has his own special skill that sets him apart from his brothers and has served him well in his current working or educational situation. The oldest, Noah (his 31st birthday is today, July 20!)...
Eddy County Soil Conservation District would like to present the Benson Family with the 2020 Achievement Award. Gordon is a third-generation rancher and farmer. He and his son Bryce run a diversified family operation consisting of cow/calf production, forage cropping and grain farming. They have been stewards of the land by no-till and minimum-till cropping, tree planting and aftermath grazing. Through their continuous efforts, they have earned the Achievement Award, and Eddy County Soil...
North Dakota State University Extension will host a three-session online food preservation class as part of the Field to Fork program. The dates for the classes and the topics that will be covered are: • July 22: Introduction to food preservation, freezing produce for best quality • July 29: Let’s make jams, jellies and pickles • Aug. 5: Let’s preserve tomatoes and salsa The sessions will be held online from 2 to 3 p.m. central time. The webinars also will be archived for later viewing. However, participating in the “live” webinar allow...
New Rockford was named a 2019 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The community also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating environmental improvement and higher level of tree care. New Rockford achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. The Tree City USA program i...
The Fiebelkorn family has been making their way through 2020 one step at a time. For Quenten, most of those steps have been taken with the help of a loving family and a supportive network of healthcare providers. Quenten was airlifted to Regions Hospital Burn Center in St. Paul on January 8 after his family's McClusky, N.D. home burned to the ground. His injuries were sustained in an attempt to rescue his wife and daughter from the flames. His 4-year-old son Gaige did not survive. The entire...
Louters named to dean’s list at Concordia College Alicia Louters was among the 733 students named to the dean’s list at Concordia College. Alicia is the daughter of Peter Louters, Cathy, N.D., and Jill Louters, Sheyenne N.D. To qualify for this designation, students must carry a minimum of 12-semester credits and have a grade point average of at least a 3.7 on a 4.0 scale. Students named to LRSC President’s and Dean’s Lists Wilson Howard and Shayla Thumb, both of Sheyenne, were Lake Region State College President’s List honorees. A student m...
June 19,20 and 21, 2020 found the Circle Trail Riders Inc. about to embark on their 48th annual Summer ride - A ride that was to have the coolest, most comfortable, bug-free weather in the history of all their rides. The eve before their ride (June 18) found camp just west of Sheyenne at Hendrickson Park beginning to come alive as teammates pulled in with their wagons and teams. Them being Ervin Longnecker with team Bud and Beauty and helper Dale Rosenberg, Cory Jorgensen was sporting a newly built wagon for his team, Waylyn and Willy. Then...
On Tuesday, July 14, Governor Burgum presented new guidelines for opening K-12 schools throughout the state. “The pandemic has changed what education looks like,” said Burgum. “We need to be nimble and responsive to the students… We have the responsibility we serve every student in using all the tools available.” He also explained that opening schools up on a statewide level will be a much more involved process than closing them in the spring. Each district could be faced with dozens of difficult decisions every day. “When schools reopen, sch...
Tuesday visitor at the Shirley Packard home was Calvin Packard. Saturday visitor and helper was Todd Harrison, and Friday visitor and cleaner was Mary Gehrtz. Janet Laube got an unexpected but welcome visitor one day when grandson David Youle of Mandan came riding up on his Harley. They enjoyed their visit, including dinner at the cafe and a country drive in Grampa Leo’s pickup. Janet also received a phone call from niece Shelly Nelson of Oklahoma one evening. Grilled burgers and weenies were enjoyed along with a potluck patio picnic supper Sun...
Sunday Ervin Longnecker and Cory Jorgensen stopped in at the Merle and Sandy Longnecker home. Thursday brief visitors at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Janet Laube and Yip Yip. Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed a short chat with Amanda Koepplin and Evelyn Jo in the garden at Taylor and Amanda’s. Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed a phone chat with his sister Sharon Laxdal of Edinburg and cousin Vicki and later had supper at his sister Ruth and Andy Braaten’s home. Monday Morning visitor and coffee guest at the Ervin Longnecker home was Cory Jorgensen bef...
Lester Roberts received a call from his sister, Marlene Miller in Arizona one day this week. It was 115 degrees there at that time. Saturday, Lester went out to Lezlee Thorson’s camper by the lake to see her and his grandson, Ryan Thorson and great-grandson, Aiden. The fun activity of the day was water gun fights. Lester, Midge Quam, and Helen Ridley enjoyed a site seeing drive around the lake on Sunday. Howard and Helen Schmid were among those who attended the funeral for Wes Hanson at Calvary Lutheran Church on Friday afternoon. The C...
Jan Loe and Patti Clifton joined family and friends for the interment of Wes Hanson, former Oberon resident, at Grandfield Lutheran Church Cemetery on Friday afternoon. Saturday afternoon, a Celebration of Life for Joe Teal was held at Ostby Hall in Sheyenne following the interment at Riverside Cemetery. Sheyenne’s Farmers Market will have its opening day on Saturday morning, August 1, at the corner of Main Street and Richter Avenue. Always lots of good produce from area vendors! Stay safe everyone!...
"My fellow Americans, I am today ordering that Monday, August 3, shall be a national day of mourning. All of us should take time on that day to honor the memories of more than 134,000 souls taken by COVID-19. Flags will be lowered to half staff." – Donald J. Trump, President "When our leagues resume play for their shortened seasons, all players will wear black uniform patches to acknowledge the tragic coronavirus deaths." – Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner; Rob Manfred, MLB Commissioner "I am ask...
I can't recall the last time I wrote or received a handwritten letter- but it's time to send such letters again. The reasons why the handwritten letter died are obvious: e-mail, text messaging and cellphones. With how quick those innovations make whipping off a note, why would anybody take an hour to hand-write one? But how much better off might we be if we started sending such letters again? I've kept every handwritten letter I ever got, in boxes in my attic. One Saturday in 2000, when I was...
During a normal Major League Baseball season, by mid-July fans would be anticipating the annual All-Star Game. But in 2020, COVID-19, the great killjoy, has forced the game's cancellation, the first time since 1945 when World War II travel restrictions interfered and no players were selected. Baseball bugs that would have cast their 2020 ballots, and would be looking forward to watching the All-Star Game, are plum out of luck. Back during President Richard Nixon's White House years, sports...
Doris Mildred Ambers, 84, of Maddock, N.D. passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, N.D. Graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 at the Viking Lutheran Cemetery in rural Maddock with Pastor Allen Campbell officiating. Visitation took place from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Nelson Funeral Home in Maddock. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC recommendations for social distancing are encouraged. In lieu of...
Betty Schock, 84, of Carrington, N.D., passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Betty was born on March 10, 1936, in Foster County, N.D. as the fifth child to Charles and Helen Hallwachs. Betty grew up on her family farm in the Hawksnest Hills south of Carrington. In her youth, she attended a country school prior to attending high school in Carrington where she graduated in 1954. Betty was united in marriage on July 15, 1954, to Charles "Bud" Schock. Betty...
Greetings. What a wonderful time of year. Swimming pools are open, we can again have picnics in the park, chase that little white ball around golf courses, and enjoy leisurely walks in the evenings, listening to the birds singing. If you have the inclination, you can even sit back and relax in the sun with a fishing pole in your hand. We have no worries about icy roads, wondering if the car will start, and so forth. But, this year, after such a cold winter, we were so looking forward to finally having spring and then the coronavirus hit. While...
What Happens if You Die Without a Will? Dear Savvy Senior, What happens to a person’s possessions if they die without a will? I’m almost 60 years old and have never gotten around to making one, but the coronavirus crisis has made it a priority. Will-less Willie Dear Willie, The coronavirus crisis has lit a fire under many Americans when it comes to getting their affairs in older. Currently, fewer than half of American adults have prepared a will or living trust. If you die without a will, the...
At 1 p.m. May 25, the District Court convened in New Rockford; there were a number of civil cases, some of which were the following: P.H. West vs. Northern Pacific Railway was tried by jury and $225 was awarded to the Plaintiff; lawyers were Ellsworth and Mattson for the Plaintiff; M. Conklin and Maddux for the Defendant. Studebaker Bros. vs. M.T. O’Connor found $250.74 being awarded to the Plaintiffs; lawyers were Maddux & Rinker for the Plaintiffs; Manly for the Defendant. Etta F. Hill vs. W...
Canned food has only been around for a handful of years relative to human history. For the vast portion of human existence, food was preserved primarily through dehydration or fermentation. Then in 1795, French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte offered a reward for anyone who could develop a safe, reliable food preservation method for his constantly traveling army. Nicholas Appert took on the challenge, and after 15 years of work and rework, Appert introduced a preservation method that...
The Eddy County 4-H Clubs held their Achievement Day on Thursday, July 9, virtually via Eddy County Extension. Exhibits for the day included: • Animal Science: Rebekah Widmer, Grand Champion. • Beef Breeding- Beef Calf: Joie Helseth, Grand Champion; Mathew Schuster, Reserve Champion. • Beef Marketing: Mason Schuster, Grand Champion. • Beef Showmanship Junior: Joie Helseth, Grand Champion; Mathew Schuster, Reserve Champion •Beef Showmanship Senior: Mason Schuster, Grand Champion. • Cloverbud:...
On Friday, July 10, the Black Sox Independent team looked to avenge their prior loss against Rolla. Last time these two faced one another, Rolla came out on top 2-1. In the first inning, Black Sox Alex Harrison made quick work of Rolla's batters with three outs. Rolla held their ground as they didn't allow any Black Sox runs. In the second inning is when the Sox began to dominate with three runs by Koby Duda, Colter Solderholm and Koven Walford. The Black Sox continued the pressure on Rolla by...
