Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Sloughs are going dry throughout the county, and pastures are bare of grass. No measurable rain has fallen since July 3 in New Rockford, and the N.D. Agricultural Weather Network reports that just 0.13 inches of rain has been recorded north of Carrington since July 1. Water holes that used to provide refreshment for livestock have nearly dried up. With mud all along the edges of the water holes, the cows will bury themselves before they get to water, said Chandy Howard, Eddy County NDSU Extens...
Kathy Steinbach has announced her retirement, effective November 30. She has served as county veteran’s service officer (CVSO) and housing authority director since June 1, 2018. Steinbach told commissioners Tuesday that although she wasn’t planning to retire yet, recent developments have prompted her to focus on her family. She presented the CVSO budget for 2021, which reflects an overall increase per the county pay plan. She proposed a reduction in the office expenses, but acknowledged the fact...
Gary Lindquist of New Rockford was presented with the North Dakota High School Coaches Association Award of Special Recognition on Thursday, July 22 at the annual NDHSCA Coach of the Year and Hall of Fame banquet at the Fargo Ramada Inn. Lindquist was presented the award for his dedication to Rocket athletics as team manager and statistician, as well as his 25 years writing sports stories for the "New Rockford Transcript." Another recipient of this year's special recognition award was New...
The New Rockford Eagles recently donated $1,100 to American Legion Post #30 in New Rockford to assist in purchasing new flags throughout the town of New Rockford and at grave markers. This donation was made possible by charitable gaming at the New Rockford Eagles Club and Buck It's Bar in New Rockford....
Sheyenne Farmers Market kicked off its 12th season on Saturday, July 24. Every Saturday from now until October, you will find vendors on Main Street (Hwy 281 in Sheyenne) selling fresh produce and baked goods from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Linda Winning, Native Fruit, features Juneberries and produce. Shirley Myhre, of Myhre Farms, brings a vast variety of produce including sweet corn. And Faith's Foods, Faith Tjelta, will have baked breads, cookies and more....
Early last fall, as I rolled up over the hill with my buddy behind me, closing out the two-truck caravan in our grouse hunt, I was a bit dismayed to see the stretch of public-access grass from yellow sign to yellow sign completely hayed. While it wasn’t a big blow to our day, as we each had a couple sharpies in our bags, it did come as a bit of a surprise. We walked a small swale, which had been spared the baler, but put up no more birds as the onset of early afternoon heat ended our late S...
Outdoor notes: *N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality blue-green algae reports: Advisories – Alkali, Antelope, Buffalo, Buffalo Lodge, Coal Mine, and Frettim lakes, South Hoffer, and Jamestown and Pipestem reservoirs. *Do not release any fish caught from water 25 feet and deeper because their swim bladder likely won’t allow them to survive when coming up from deep water. *Watchable Wildlife photo contest underway with Oct. 1 deadline. Contact N.D. Game and Fish Dept. conservation biologist, Pat...
Food waste is a hot topic, with an effort to raise awareness of the changing mindset from allowing food to rot, spoil, or in some cases, even just taking more than you need or will eat. For many here in the Midwest, it’s hard to understand a heritage dating back to our ancestors of using every part of a butchered pig. “Everything, but the squeal,” as my dad’s generation would say. In a similar message, there’s a sign at some North Dakota fishing destinations, reminding anglers of the value of...
Tuesday, Lester Roberts was visited by his sisters, Marlene Miller, Jean Olson and Delores Stack, his brother Roger, and his nephew, Scott Miller. Marlene, Delores and Scott visited Lester again on Thursday. Lester enjoyed visiting and supper with Arnold and Naomi Johnson and their family at their farm in Sheyenne on Friday. Doris Griffin has a mystery in her barnyard. One guinea hen nested in the tall grass. When the hen left her nest for a sip of water and some food, Doris counted at least 44 eggs. Usually, two hens tend a nest, but this one...
Area folks extend sympathy to the family of Cameron Pierson. Candy Jensen and Terry Koepplin joined niece Jodi and Dave Bergman and Jodi’s father Johnny Johnson and friend for a catch-up visit over breakfast on Wednesday at the Rockford Café. Johnny also enjoyed a visit to his old stomping grounds near Grace City, where he was a resident and farmer. Monday, workers at the Shirley Packard home were Kevin Johnson and Chris. They placed new blocks for her front walk. Tuesday, Shirley placed some pails and jars in the Aldayels’ barn to surp...
Janelle Koepplin was a brief stopper on Monday morning at the Charlotte Koepplin home, bringing goodies and treats. Last Sunday, Jimmy Indergaard was a visitor at the Dennis and Fran Walen home, and a visitor and supper guest at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. Aaron Koepplin was a brief stopper at the Charlotte Koepplin home on Wednesday morning. Sunday, Doug Cudworth visited with his brother Bill (Clair) Cudworth, who is in the hospital in Bismarck. Wednesday afternoon, Janet Laube and YipYip stopped in at the Charlotte Koepplin home. Last...
Maybe croquet could improve the ratings for the 2021 Summer Olympics? Please allow me to explain. The COVID-delayed 2020 Olympics are on track to be the lowest watched games of the 21st century, according to marketing research firm Zeta Global. The company has found that "More than 60 percent of Americans were unable to express excitement or interest in the summer games, and at least 45 percent of Americans confirmed they are NOT looking forward to the Games in any capacity." That's a shame, to...
A committee of petitioners is proposing a constitutional amendment that would limit future North Dakota legislators to eight years of service. The proposal would “grandfather” in all legislators now serving, meaning that all of the alleged evils of the present body could be preserved over the next 30 years. Because the Republicans have overwhelming majorities in both houses, they would eventually suffer the greatest impact of term limits. Since one-party states are always on the verge of fra...
Some readers may remember that their introduction to this ancient phrase came when they picked up a copy of Allen Drury’s 1959 Pulitzer-Prize winning novel, “Advise and Consent,” which described a passionate and energetic U.S. Senate engulfed in a controversial confirmation hearing for a nominee to be Secretary of State. Others will recall its invocation in the setting of a government class, newspaper article or the nightly news broadcast. Familiarity aside, “advice and consent” was drawn by the framers of the Constitution from the deep well...
Olaf J. Ringerud, 91, passed away on July 24, 2021 at CHI St. Alexius Health, in Carrington, N.D. Visitation will be Friday, August 6 from 12 to 6 p.m., with family present from 5 to 6 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington. Burial will be at the Carrington Cemetery. Pastor Ray Hagan will officiate the service with special music by Clara Edwardson. Military honors by North Dakota...
I hope you all are having a restful month! As we come to the end of the month, I want to focus on one more subject before I turn it over to someone else. As people who love and follow God, the Bible tells us to try and be more like Jesus each day. (1 John 2:6) We can read the Gospels to see how Jesus lived. As we do this, we observe Jesus prioritized rest, even though he was literally saving the world (His to-do list was way more important than yours, sorry to break it to you). If Jesus, the Son of God, rested then why do we think we are the...
When it comes to finding our place in this world, let’s consider two categories. The first one let’s call, floating down the river. Imagine someone napping in a small boat without a compass or a paddle and not caring about where they are going. Having a spectator mentality, they have no map or intentional direction, but rather are just hoping for the best. It’s also common for these individuals to throw pity parties from time to time, as their happy-go-lucky lifestyle includes serious disappoint...
It is shocking to see people overdressed during the sweltering summer heat. But have you ever seen a group of young people go to the beach in full-length dresses? Of course not! But if you were around in the 1910s, you likely would have. But why? It was simply not proper to show much skin, and full coverage attire provided a perk for those who ventured out of doors. Heavy clothing protected against the sun as well as biting insects and bothersome plants. But why bother with any of that at all?...
The April 15, 1904, “Transcript” said barbers Judson Gilbreath and Granville Egbert had to vacate their quarters next to the H.G. Hudson fruit store, as jeweler J.N. Kunkel was going to occupy that spot. As soon as a plate glass front could be installed, they would move into the basement of the J.W. Rager harness shop, which was being painted and papered. [They opened for business on April 23.] As soon as painting and wallpapering was finished in the former D.Y. Stanton barber shop occupied by...
Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover in-home health care? My husband has a chronic health condition that makes it very difficult for him to leave the house, so I’m wondering if he could qualify for Medicare home health care. Seeking Help Dear Seeking, Medicare covers a wide variety of part-time or intermittent in-home health care services to beneficiaries in need, if they meet Medicare’s criteria. Here’s how it works. In order for your husband to secure coverage for home health care,...
Lindens are another great choice for community tree plantings. American linden is also known as basswood, with a soft wood that is used for carving things like duck decoys. This tree is native to the eastern part of the state. While cottonwood reigns as the largest-statured tree in North Dakota, lindens can grow to substantial size in preferred locations. Communities in the northeastern corner of the state are home to very large lindens with trunk diameters of nearly three feet and heights up...
New Rockford-Sheyenne Legion Post #30 started off District 4 play with a walk-off win, defeating the Jamestown Blues 8-7. The Sox jumped out to an early 3-0 lead on the strength of a single run in the first inning, and a two-run homer over the right field fence by Hunter Jacobson in the second. The Blues were able to come back in the third with four runs to take the lead 4-3. The Blues' lead was short lived, when NR-S came back in the bottom of the third and put three more on the board to lead...
The turnout for summer ball was excellent this year. Photos of all the baseball teams age 10 and under, plus the Pink Sox softball team, are pictured here. Congratulations to all on a great season!...
With a mild winter, dry spring and a warm summer, whitetail deer populations in southeastern North Dakota are doing well. More than that, according to Jason Smith, Big Game Biologist with the North Dakota Game & Fish Department (NDG&F) office in Jamestown, the relatively easy conditions have also helped improve the age structure of the region's deer. "With the lack of a real winter and obviously mild spring conditions the deer population is holding its own," Smith comments in relation to the...
