Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Wayne Stephenson of CTS Group, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School District's on-site project manager, gave the school board an update on the construction project during their July 16 meeting. He reported that as of Thursday, July 12, all the demolition of window/wall sections and rough-in was complete with the exception of the areas around the unit ventilators. Crews had now concentrated their efforts on installing the remaining windows, starting with the southwest corner of the high school (A)...
Susie Semmens, a long time New Rockford resident, was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer three years ago, in February of 2015. A benefit has been planned to help defray medical and travel costs for her continued treatment, and will be held on Saturday, July 28 at the New Rockford Eagles Club with a spaghetti dinner starting at 4:30 p.m. According to her daughter, Amber Horejsi, Semmens underwent an eight-hour surgery to remove a large tumor about a week after her initial diagnosis. The...
The severe storm that whipped through Eddy County on Sunday, July 8 caused damage to 51 structures and 15 vehicles within the city of New Rockford, according to information received by city officials as of Tuesday, July 17. The New Rockford City Commission held a special meeting that evening to discuss storm response and recovery efforts. President Calvin Packard had prepared a Proclamation expressing appreciation for everyone who assisted, which was approved unanimously. Public Works...
Jim Shetler of Minneapolis, Minn. is like so many of us. He has a desire to know from where he came, and he has conducted research into his ancestry on both his mother and father's side. However, the journey he embarked upon this spring is rather out of the ordinary- he is on a genealogy trip on steroids if you will, visiting the very places where his grandparents had been exactly 100 years ago, in 1918. Along the way, he is sharing his experiences and telling his family's story via a blog...
Every 2 to 3 seconds, someone in this country needs blood, and the types most often in need are O-negative and O-positive. Only 6 percent of the population has O negative blood, but it is the universal blood type, which means that anyone can receive it. In emergency or trauma situations, when there is no time to cross-match the donor's blood with the patient's, O negative blood is the type most often used. Approximately 37 percent of the population has O positive blood, which is the next commonly transfused blood type due to its high...
Storm recovery was the topic of conversation at the recent Eddy County Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 17. Jess Earle, Emergency Manager for both Eddy and Foster counties, reported on the recent storm damage and recovery efforts. Earle is still tallying the numbers of companies, contractors and equipment that came into Eddy County to help with cleanup, as well as the damage dollar amounts as they are reported to her. New Rockford resident Deb Belquist stepped in to coordinate volunteers and...
From Fargo to Williston, North Dakotans have been protected for years, thanks to carbon monoxide (CO) protection measures put in place statewide in 2011. That year, North Dakota was among a dozen states that enacted the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC 2009), which required CO alarms in newly constructed one- and two-bedroom homes. Since then, countless lives have been saved from the dangers of this invisible, odorless and potentially fatal gas, as a majority of states have followed suit with similar legislation and code adoption....
The New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce hopes everyone enjoyed the 2018 Fourth of July holiday here in New Rockford, especially the fireworks, which were made possible by you. With your generous support, by either buying a star or dropping your extra coins and dollars into our jar at Miller's Fresh Foods, you helped us raise $1,263.07. With the help of 11 other businesses that sold stars or had jars, the Chamber of Commerce added $1,978.19 to the fireworks fund. This amount does include individual donations from three "Community...
Katie Thompson has joined Insure Forward as a Customer Service Agent. A New Rockford native and 2017 graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead, Katie has a bachelor's degree in Public Relations and will work out of the Fargo location. "Katie is a valuable addition to our team," Larry Werlinger, Insurance Sales Agent at Insure Forward says. "She is driven, has a strong work ethic, and is committed to providing our clients exceptional customer service. I'm very excited to watch her career pr...
The Chaseley Cemetery Board is seeking information on several names of persons that are buried in that cemetery. Within the cemetery, there are some unmarked graves in the cemetery meaning they include only a temporary marker or no marker at all. Names for which information is needed include: James Wilson, a veteran; Leon Delger, an infant; a child of Chester Johnson; infants with the last names of Samuels and Bader; an infant of Henry Kehn and one of Paul Miller. Also, there are graves with only the last name of Molstad and Seager listed. A vi...
Calling all former students and faculty of Cathay School, as well as former residents. There will be a reunion gathering on August 3-4, 2018 to get together and reminisce. Activities include a social time, banquet, and breakfast that will be held at the Chieftain in Carrington. Many classes are anticipating high attendance so it will be a great time to see old friends. For more information on the event, please contact Lynn Peterson at [email protected] or send $5 pre-registration to Lynn at PO Box 973, Belfield, ND 5862...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Terry Van Lith. Candy Jensen's brother, Rick Koepplin of Hillsboro, has been a houseguest at Candy's and has helped her with things around the house and yard. Visitors at the Lillian Gedrose home this week were Sarah McKinven of Harvey and Doris Leik. Thursday, Shirley Packard enjoyed the grilled lunch served at Miller’s Fresh Foods during their outdoor sale. Last Sunday Martin and Eloise Lucht enjoyed a barbeque rib supper at the Jay and Heidi Sclmeider home in Devils Lake, away f...
A successful Eddy County 4-H Achievement Days was held on July 12, 2018. There were many fine exhibits. The Sheep Showmanship Grand Champion – Keegan Anderson; Reserve Champion – Nicholas Berglund; Gretchen Berglund – Blue Swine Showmanship Grand Champion – Wilson Howard; Reserve Champion – Rebekah Widmer Overall Showmanship Grand Champion – Keegan Anderson; Reserve Champion – Wilson Howard Swine Breeding Grand Champion – Wilson Howard; Reserve Champion – Rebekah Widmer Swine Marketing Gra...
A meeting of the congregation of Calvary Lutheran Church in Oberon will be held following services on Sunday, July 22. Pam and Jakob Schmid helped with 4-H Achievement Days in Maddock Friday and Saturday. Tom and Pam treated Howard and Helen Schmid to the Fort Totten Little Theatre Production, (Big Fish, the Musical) on Saturday night. Carlyle and Dianne Nelson of Newtown, CT are currently visiting James Nelson and other relatives and friends. Lester Roberts was in New Rockford on business Tuesday. Wednesday, Lester and Jackie attended a...
Margie Anderson was among those who attended a prayer service for Terry Van Lith Thursday evening at Evans Funeral Home in New Rockford. Friday evening, she attended prayer service for Clarice Steele at Evans Funeral Home in Carrington and the Saturday morning funeral for Clarice at Kvernes Lutheran Church with a fellowship dinner following. Monday, Charlotte Koepplin was in New Rockford on errands and was a brief caller at the Leo and Janet Laube home. Charlotte stopped at the Margie Anderson farm on the way home and enjoyed a visit over...
When Bump entered the spacious reception room in Hotel Kamp, Poot was already downing his second vodka-seven, irritated because Bump kept him waiting for 45 minutes. Ordinarily, people who did that disappeared the next day. “Sorry, I was late, but we had a hard time finding Hell Sinky,” Bump explained as he mixed a tumbler of vodka and Florida orange juice. “Actually, I thought Hell Sinky was in Iceland so we got a little diverted.” “That’s Reykjavik,” Poot noted. “I know that now. WOW airlines...
When government "nudges" people into new behaviors, resistance is often ugly. Eric Garner died because a Democratic governor sent the message down the line that New York was losing a billion dollars in cigarette taxes and police needed to get tough on everyone, including the guy on the corner selling "loosies." In New Jersey, the Hampton Police Department brought in millions of dollars in 18 months selling cigarettes illegally in a "sting" operation, during which no charges were filed, no arrests were made and police used proceeds to buy...
So—can you hear me now? Ever since President Trump stood side-by-side with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Helsinki and told the world on live television that he trusts the word of the man who directed a long-term and still-ongoing attack against the United States over the combined word of the CIA, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the FBI, the National Security Agency, Justice Department, the House Intelligence Committee, and the Senate Intelligence Committee, it’s sud...
Karen Ann (Walker) Farnsworth, 69, passed away July 15, 2018 at her home in Elk Mound, Wis. Funeral services were held at Evans Funeral Home in New Rockford, N.D. on July 19. Pastor Sherri Fredrickson officiated. Casket bearers were Brian Farnsworth, Clay Farnsworth, Matthew Farnsworth, Evan Farnsworth, Garrett Farnsworth and Connor Farnsworth. Karen was born September 13, 1948 in Mulberry, Ark., the daughter of Raymond Walker and Faith Camp. Karen married Doug Farnsworth in 1979 in McHenry,...
Timothy ("Tim") Duane Brakke, 37, of Grace City, N.D. died July 8, 2018. Funeral services were held July 18, 2018 at Comstock Lutheran Church, Comstock, Minn. Burial was at the Comstock Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. Jill Steichen officiated and special music was provided by Josh Miller. Casket bearers were Randy Peterson, Ronald Brakke, Wyatt Akin, Garrett Johnson, Acacia Brakke and Tyler Brakke. Tim was born April 8, 1981 and raised in Fargo, N.D. He went to Fargo schools and later went on to...
Kenneth Leroy Kracht, 85, of Carrington, N.D., passed away July 16, 2018. Funeral services were July 20, 2018 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, N.D. Fr. Terry Dodge and Fr. Lawrence Haas officiated. Special music was provided by the Sacred Heart Choir and Marlene Boyer. Burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Casket bearers were Jenny Vande Hoven, Justin Paulson, Austin Kracht, Lisa Robards, Mike Vande Hoven and Eric Paulson. Honorary bearers were all of his grandchildren and...
I'm deviating from what I thought I was going to write about this week. My plan was to follow the theme of the ELCA youth gathering I attended in Houston, Texas by writing about grace. However as I reflected on grace, I kept coming back to forgiveness. In essence, you have to lead by grace in order to forgive: to forgive you need grace. There is one thing I want to make very clear about forgiveness. Practicing forgiveness does not mean you should be a doormat. Bullying and domestic violence are not Biblical; Jesus does not condone violence and...
I’ve heard the old saying that “life is not a bed of roses” for as long as I can remember. I understand what it’s trying to convey, but I’ve also thought that it would not really be all that great to lie down on a bed of sharp thorns. Nevertheless, it’s safe to say our journey will have its ups and downs and unfortunately, most of us will experience our share of hard times. Whether it’s a financial worry, a medical situation, family problems, a concern for the world, or just being discouraged fr...
On the evening of October 22, 1901, a prairie fire burned about twenty sections northeast of New Rockford. It destroyed around a $1,000 worth of J.W. Rager’s property eight miles east of town: one granary with over a 1,000 bushels of wheat, one barn, 500 bushels of barley, some oats and a fanning mill. The full amount was covered by the St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company. Dan Larsen lost 75 tons of hay, all his pasturage, some grain and some straw stacks. Many other farmers lost hay and f...
July 23, 2018 — In the spring of 1890, William Regcraft found some bones while digging a ditch on his uncle’s farm one mile from Highgate, Ontario. A hardware merchant named William Hillhouse bought the bones, and he and his uncle, John Jelly, also bought the right to continue excavation. What they found was almost an entire skeleton of an Ice-Age mastodon, a relative of the modern elephant. Hillhouse and Jelly cleaned the bones and strengthened them with two layers of hot white glue. The one and only tusk, described as a “perfect beaut...
