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During her superintendent's report at the school board's regular meeting on Monday, July 17, NR-S Superintendent Jill Louters announced administrative changes ahead of the 2023-24 school year. She began by announcing that Avolt Baumbach, the district's high school principal since 2014, has been given a new title: "Coordinator." Louters said his responsibilities will include district transportation, overseeing systemwide and state testing procedures, and acting as the district representative at...
Your New Rockford Black Sox are District 4 Babe Ruth Baseball Champions! After a tough start to their season, the Black Sox had been on a roll ahead of the District 4 Babe Ruth Tournament in Hillsboro on July 12-15, and were hoping to carry that momentum through to the post-season. Not many, however, could have expected a district championship and a ticket to the State Tournament – but that's exactly what they got. The Black Sox' championship run began with a close win over Hatton-Northwood o...
It was a bittersweet moment last week when the Rockford Theatre's marquee was removed and hauled away. Hager Excavating completed the task on Monday, July 17 – another necessary step toward rebuilding the theatre after its roof collapsed last winter due to heavy snow load. The 100-year-old theatre's iconic "Rockford" sign was removed on January 25, and this summer Hager Excavating began opening up the structure's back wall so they could remove the collapsed roof and rubble inside. Once that w...
The stage for a murder trial has likely been set after Nicholas Poitra, the man accused of murdering 35-year-old Troyal Thumb at Rindy’s Bar in Sheyenne earlier this year, recently rejected a plea agreement. Eddy County State’s Attorney Ashley Lies said Poitra elected to continue with his pleas of not guilty to the charges against him – which includes Class AA felony murder – during his pretrial conference on Thursday, June 13 despite being offered the plea agreement. Lies said the details...
On Thursday, July 13, the New Rockford Fire Department rushed to the Brown Memorial Auditorium in downtown New Rockford. The scene sparked concern among community members for a downtown New Rockford building and for the children of Mindy's Clubhouse, a daycare that operates inside the Brown Memorial. Thankfully, however, there was little cause for concern. New Rockford Fire Chief Brian Hopfauf confirmed that no one was injured and that the cause was quickly identified. The roof of the Brown...
North Dakota and Eddy County farmers, through their soybean checkoff dollars, are giving back to local first responders this year while promoting soy-based innovation at the same time. The North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) provided a grant to the New Rockford Community Ambulance Services for the purchase of Goodyear soy-based tires for their ambulance. "We decided to take advantage of this opportunity because the grant helps our small-town ambulance service," says Angie Hopfauf, manager of...
Friday June 16th through Sunday June 18th, 2023 some 60 Circle Trail Riders made their home south of Carrington, North Dakota on host Adam Zink's ranch, which is located in the historical area known as Hawk's Nest. Adam and friend Shayla dished out the hospitality welcoming the riders. Adam was our trail blazer during this ride. Let it be said, the folks of Circle Trail Riders, their horses – including the teams – can get impatient on the first day of a new ride. That was the case Friday as som...
On Saturday, July 29, the Friends of White Horse Hill present a Celebration of Indigenous Culture at White Horse Hill National Game Preserve. The day's activities begin with native storytelling at 10 a.m. Attendees will hear from the following presenters: • Catherine Howard has been a cultural instructor at Four Winds High School for many years and gets to share her cultural experience with high school students daily. She is one of few fluent Dakota speakers for Spirit Lake Tribe residing on the reservation. Catherine is always willing...
The third annual Albert and Selma Larson reunion was held at the Carrington City Park on Saturday, July 15. Back row (from l to r): Casey Eggermont, Kyle Thompson, Mark Larson, Brad Hoppe, Daren Eli; middle row: Lynelle Lyman Hoppe, Morgan Bonderson, Faith Eli, Sayge Bonn, Shawn Eggermont, Jakob Eli, Caleb Eli; front row: Jesse Dauenhauer holding Peyton Dauenhauer, Kyrie Dauenhauer, Brittany Nelson, Haley Thompson, Jesse Nelson holding Luke Nelson, Debbie Larson, Caitlyn Gourd holding Hadley N...
Pinning ceremonies for Lake Region State College Practical Nursing graduates was held July 14 in the Robert Fawcett Auditorium. Students earn their Practical Nurse certificate after successful completion of the 11-month curriculum. Thirty-two students from LRSC's Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Mayville and mobile sites were eligible to participate in the pinning ceremony. Many students were pinned by family members, friends or mentors who supported them through their studies. Nurse pinning is a...
Sunday Ken and Marvis Holte enjoyed a phone call from Marvis' sister Penny Sorrells of Minnesota and an afternoon visit from Holly Zieman. Shirley Packard was in Fargo Monday, July 10, for an eye appointment. Linda Lies met her at the eye clinic to help her. They enjoyed a visit and Shirley got good reports. Janelle Koepplin celebrated her birthday the 11th of July with family and friends, all going out for supper and a fun evening. Calvin Packard is a daily helper to his mom, Shirley, being her eyes and helping her with meds, mail and...
Deanna Smith Erickson met Patti Clifton in Sheyenne and they attended the funeral service for Shirley Thueson at Grace Lutheran Church on July 12. Following the service and fellowship, Deanna visited at Patti's home for a bit. Condolences to the family of Shirley Thueson. On Wednesday afternoon, July 12, Jan Loe and Barb Eversvik visited with May Fleisher at her apartment in Devils Lake. Thursday, July 13, Patti Clifton and Jan Loe were in Jamestown. Jan did some recycling before they enjoyed lunch. Later, Patti kept an appointment at...
Jimmy Indergaard was a Friday visitor and supper guest at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. He was then a Saturday dinner guest and a Sunday supper guest. Charlotte Koepplin called Janet Laube on the fifth of July and was among those who wished her a happy birthday. Karen Koepplin drove Charlotte Koepplin to Jamestown Monday where she had a medical appointment. Charlotte got good reports. They did some shopping and enjoyed a late dinner at Paradiso. Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed a phone call from cousin Blaine Pahl Tuesday and Carol Clancy on Wednes...
Monday: Tater tot hotdish, low sodium vegetable and mandarin orange sauce. Tuesday: Baked ham, cheesy potatoes, peas and carrots and fruit or pie. Wednesday: Beef stroganoff over mashed potatoes, low sodium vegetable and fruit sauce. Thursday: French onion chicken, baked potato, vegetable blend, fruit sauce and a scotcharoo. Friday: Spaghetti hotdish, low sodium vegetable and fresh strawberries....
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Two people found deceased At around 7:53 p.m. on July 5, 2023, the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of two deceased individuals having been found dead at a single-family residence south of Watford City. When law enforcement officers entered the home, they found one juvenile female and one adult male deceased and with apparent gunshot wounds. Law Enforcement det...
It’s been a wild week of baseball. I photographed the Babe Ruth District 4 Championship on Sunday in Hillsboro. The contest spanned two games, 17 innings and nearly six hours from first pitch to last photo op. Hats off to the New Rockford Black Sox for hanging tough against the HCV Blue Sox and finding a way to come out on top! The Legion district championship was played in Steele just as this edition of the Independent was going to press, and it was Carrington Post 25 vs. New Rockford Post 3...
Don’t thank Hollywood for “Sound of Freedom.” The movie, about a former Homeland Security agent who goes to Colombia and rescues more than 50 kids from child sex traffickers, is an action-thriller – a drama. But it is based closely on the true story of Tim Ballard and his personal fight against one of the planet’s most evil and profitable criminal activities – human sex trafficking. “Sound of Freedom” was actually finished in 2018. But because it couldn’t get Netflix or a major studio in Hollywo...
“Constitution does not shield presidents from defamation suits” The Justice Department’s announcement this week that the Constitution does not shield presidents from civil lawsuits stemming from a president’s defamatory remarks represents two important victories – one for constitutionally-limited government and the other for individuals who could be destroyed by the words of the nation’s chief executive. The DOJ’s declaration clarified its position on the broad question of immunity for former President Donald Trump against a lawsuit filed...
Tom Shanklin, an evangelist and author, will be the guest minister for revival meetings at Webster Chapel and Westminster Presbyterian Church in Devils Lake on Sunday through Tuesday, July 30-August 1. The meetings will focus on forgiveness, healing and spiritual refreshing. On Sunday, July 30 at 9 a.m., Tom Shanklin will speak at Webster Chapel, Corner of Robert and 3rd Ave., Webster, ND and 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 501 5th St., Devils Lake, N.D. Meetings will continue Sunday-Tuesday, July 30-August 1, at 6:30 p.m. nightly...
We are approaching that time of the year again. Soon our children will be heading back to school. Are we ready? Are they ready? Here are a few suggestions that can assist you and your child in having a great back-to-school experience. It is recommended that children have a well-child exam yearly. During a well-child exam, your provider will be able to track your child’s growth and development. He/she can assess for any physical or emotional needs your child may have, and can intervene quickly if any issues are identified. It is also a good t...
'Come and see' Once upon a time, my wife and I were resident assistants at our college. As resident assistants, our job was two-fold. First, we were responsible for the physical life in our respective dorms. Maintain the rules; make sure no one burned the place down, etc. Second, we were also responsible for the emotional needs of the students; make sure freshman weren’t crying their way through first semester, keeping the sophomores off each other, checking on juniors to make sure they were still sleeping occasionally between finals. D...
Click the link below for the full results from the Eddy County 4-H Achievement Days at the Eddy County Fairgrounds on July 13 and 14. This full color feature includes photos of all the 4-Hers who exhibited at the fair and is sponsored by dozens of local businesses. https://www.newrockfordtranscript.com/home/cms_data/dfault/pdfs/misc/2023-07-24.pdf...
Question: What's better than one local team qualifying for state? Answer: Two local teams qualifying for state! That's right, the New Rockford Post 30 Black Sox have joined the New Rockford Babe Ruth team in qualifying for their respective state tournaments! Post 30 punched their ticket to the legion baseball state tournament in a nail-biter against the Linton/Ashley/Wishek Rattlers on Tuesday, July 18. The win also advanced them to the grand finale against the Carrington Post 25 Cardinals, but...
On Feb. 15, 1906, William Farley and Gull River Lumber Company manager Ray Erwin left for the Twin Cities; Erwin would then go on to his former home at Prescott, Iowa; W.S. Woods would manage the yard in his absence. Erwin returned on March 17. Farley returned on March 2. That evening, the Modern Woodmen Lodge initiated the following: Charles Anderson, Bruce Clouser, Eugene Corry, Glen Hays, George Healy, Tony Heart, George Johnson, W.S. Knable, Martin Larson, Jay Mulvey, Albert West, and Willia...
Outdoor notes: *N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality blue-green algae reports: Low toxin levels – Black Tiger Bay (Devils Lake), Benson Co.; Clausen Springs, Barnes Co.; Crystal Springs, Kidder & Stutsman counties; East Stump Lake, Nelson Co.; Heckers Lake, Sheridan Co.; Horsehead Lake, Kidder Co.; Jamestown Reservoir, Stutsman Co.; Lake Josephine, Kidder Co.; Moon Lake, Barnes Co.; Pipestem Reservoir, Stutsman Co.; Reule Lake, Stutsman Co. Advisory – Alkali Lake, Stutsman Co.; Harvey Dam, Wel...
