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After many months of closure and subsequent renovation, the Rockford Theatre is set to re-open its doors on Saturday, Sept. 19. Showtime begins at 8 p.m. Theatre manager Glenda Collier explains, “The plan is to be open Saturdays and Sundays, showing classic movies.” She adds that some new releases will be part of the long-awaited lineup in this newly renovated space. For the past 5 years, theater volunteers have been raising money to purchase new seats for the theater. Early in 2020, they were r...
Bill and Joyce (née Neuharth) Starke celebrated 70 years of marriage this past week. This couple's contributions to the community, as well as to their marriage, family and farm, have left a lasting legacy on New Rockford. Bill, whose given name is William, has spent all but one of his 93 years of life right here in Eddy County. His grandfather, also William, homesteaded in Superior Township in Eddy County in 1883, the very same year that Eddy County, the City of New Rockford and the City of...
Two local organizations received statewide recognition by the North Dakota Recreation and Parks Association last week. Dennis Nybo, director of the New Rockford Park District, nominated the New Rockford Eagles Club and New Rockford Lions Club for the 2020 Partnership Award. This award is presented to an agency or organization that has developed a successful partnership to create a project or program that benefits the community, region or state and increases awareness of the importance of parks,...
As advertised, the early-season matchup between Nine-Man Region 2 title hopefuls NR-S and St. John lived up to its billing. But for the Rockets, it didn’t end up being a question of how many points they scored, but when they scored them. A first-half track meet gave way to the Woodchucks’ defense stiffening up in the second, and the home gridmen got the two touchdowns necessary for a 42-36 win over the Rockets in the foothills of the Turtle Mountains Friday night, Sept. 4. Both teams, rec...
Since 2008, the New Rockford Community Foundation has provided more than $30,000 to a variety of nonprofit organizations and community groups that make our community a safe, healthy, and vibrant place to live and work. One of those organizations recently shared how the grants it has received over the years have made the community safer. “One of the projects we have been involved with is called Cardiac Ready Program,” said Sara Myhre, Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford (CASNR) member. “We have been able to place over 20 automated exter...
Due to the rise of COVID-19 cases in Eddy County, local officials are asking the public to limit their entrance into the courthouse for important business only. They are also recommending that all visitors wear a mask when entering the courthouse. In a sign on the courthouse doors, residents are further instructed to use the drop off box located at the bottom of the Courthouse steps to drop off documents for the different County Departments, and to drop off ballot applications for the Auditor. A...
A mere 11 blocks of water mains remain to be replaced in New Rockford. Wade Senger of Interstate Engineering reported to the city commission Tuesday that a few blocks on the west end of each Second, Third and Fourth Avenue North are left. LD Concrete will return at the end of the month to finish their work and should be winding down by the October meeting. Paving will follow in early to mid October. The commission approved the final payment to Classic Protective Coatings for the water tower rehabilitation, a total of $21,639.62. They...
The North Dakota Highway Patrol conducted high visibility enforcement (HVE) over Labor Day weekend from Friday, Sept. 4 through Monday, Sept. 7 throughout the state. HVE is a traffic safety method designed to deter and change unlawful traffic behavior. HVE combines high visibility and proactive law enforcement that targets specific traffic safety issues. The targeted traffic behaviors this year were impaired driving, speeding, right-of-way, and seatbelt violations. During this four-day Labor Day weekend HVE period, troopers conducted 1,534...
DPRCA has canceled the remainder of their 2020 season. Here’s the announcement they posted to their Facebook page this past week: And so another summer has come and gone… At this point in the year, we here at the DPRCA would normally be ramping up preparations for a variety of fall and winter events, culminating in our big holiday musical. Unfortunately, the perpetually-escalating COVID-19 situation (and all of its resulting uncertainty) has forced us to rethink our plans and, after much discussion, we have decided to cancel the rest of our 202...
Regular Meeting by Zoom Monday, September 14, 2020, 7:00 p.m. I. REGULAR ITEMS A.Call to order, roll call, establishment of quorum, and approval of agenda. B. Consent agenda. Attachments. Discussion. Motion. 1. Approve minutes of August 10, 2020 regular meeting minutes. 2. Business Manager’s report a. Balance Sheet b. General Fund Revenue Report c. General Fund Expenditure Report d. Building Fund e. Sinking and Interest f. Food Service Fund g. Activity Fund 3. Presentation of Bills. II. OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA I...
North Dakota’s state veterinarian says the state’s first reported case of anthrax this year is a reminder to livestock producers to take action to protect their animals from the disease, especially in areas with a past history of the disease. The case, in Morton County, was confirmed last week by the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. “Anthrax has been confirmed in cattle in a Morton County beef herd,” Dr. Susan Keller said. “Producers in past known affected areas and counties should consult with their veterinar...
Ervin Longnecker, Cory Jorgensen, Dale and Diane Rosenberg, Sarah Ludwig, Nancy Ludwig, and Charlotte Koepplin were among those who took in a Circle Trail Riders Inc, meeting Monday evening at Hanson's Bar in New Rockford. Martin Koepplin was a brief stopper at the Charlotte Koepplin home Tuesday afternoon. Saturday Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed visiting over dinner with Andy and Ruth Braaten and Noelle at the Braaten home. Early Thursday morning Charlotte Koepplin was on her way to Devils Lake where she did some shopping and kept an appointment at...
Grace Ihry of Valley City visited Hunter Buehler last weekend. Monday evening, they announced their engagement. A September 2021 wedding is in the works. Congratulations, Grace and Hunter. Doug Gilles and Dave Kenner visited Todd Buehler last week. Breana and Michael Pacheco, Waylon and Mavis of Watford City spent last weekend at the Buehler farm. Elisa and Joe Wentz of Bismarck welcomed a baby daughter on August 15. She wasn’t due to arrive until November. They are now all at the Mayo Clinic receiving the much-needed care due a premature i...
Bill and Diana Ziegler, Duff Settelmeyer, Jay Cudworth and Dianne Goebel were among those to take in a Circle Trail Riders Inc. meeting Tuesday evening at Hanson's Bar in New Rockford. Final plans were made for the upcoming Fall Ride. Niece Robin Westall of Fargo was a Thursday guest and helper at the Janet Laube home. Robin returned to Fargo Friday. Bill and Joyce Starke celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Sunday with an open house at the Congregational Church in New Rockford. Many family and long time friends brought good wishes....
Over Labor Day I spent some time thinking about the jobs I've done, skills I developed, and things I learned, including how much a body can endure. I never considered a career in bale-hauling or rock-picking, but there was satisfaction when that last load of hay was hauled, the hay mound was packed, and the frustration of losing a load or two while navigating a cowpath with a wobbly flatbed, was forgotten. As for picking rocks on my Grandpa Spilloway's farm in Gackle, N.D., well, they just kept belching to the surface each spring. Satisfaction...
For millions of amateur and minor league baseball (MiLB) fans, the 2020 season was a bust. Not only did COVID-19 wipe out most all the scheduled games, 2020 may be the end of the line for many teams. Reports abound that more than 40 minor league teams are on the ropes, and in 2021 they may be gone forever. The Chattanooga Lookouts, the Erie Seawolves and the State College (Pennsylvania) Spikes are among the established teams on MLB’s endangered list. Sports Illustrated sent a survey to 68 M...
I made it through the summer of COVID-19 – though I’m thankful that neither I nor any of my family have contracted the novel coronavirus. I know that the summer doesn’t technically end until Sept. 22, but I got through June, July and August. It wasn’t easy for me or anyone. Every Monday, I went on a diet to lose my “covid 19” – as in the 19 pounds I put on during March, April and May – because by every Friday, I slipped back into the bad habits I’d developed during the spring. What a blur the s...
Cindy A. Fossen, 63, of Minnewaukan, N.D. passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at Trinity Hospital in Minot, N.D. A private family service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to: Maddock Ambulance Service P.O. Box 208; Maddock Fire Department P.O. Box 41 or Maddock Public School P.O. Box 397 Maddock, ND 58348. Cynthia A. Fossen (Throlson, Knowlen), "Cindy," favorably known to her students as Ms. Knowlen, lost her battle with illness August 31, 2020, at Tri...
John Neil Juel, 83, of Marshall, Minn., died on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at RenVilla Health Center in Renville, Minn. Services were held on Monday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. at Maynard Lutheran Church in Maynard, Minn. Military honors were provided outside the church by American Legion Post 69 of Granite Falls, Minn. John was born on October 5, 1936, in New Rockford, N.D., to John C and Agnes (Anderson) Juel. He graduated from New Rockford High School. John was a three-sport athlete in school,...
William Louis James Loesch of Pasadena, Calif. passed peacefully of natural causes on September 1, 2020, at age 93, after a long struggle with dementia. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Sept. 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, N.D. Burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Fr. Terry Dodge officiated, with special music by Marlene Boyer and Barb Page. Casket bearers were Raymond Loesch, William E. Loesch, Stephen Loesch, Samuel Loesch, Lee Klein, Hunter Klein, Tyler Klein...
Sin is a concept I don’t enjoy. I know, that’s not very surprising— a pastor who doesn’t enjoy sin. However, my struggle with the concept isn’t what you might assume it is. Obviously, I struggle with it because part of me enjoys sin, and part of me hates it; but that struggle is simple and easy to understand. No, what frequently bothers me about sin is how confused we often are about what actually is sin. The word is thrown around frequently, both in and out of church circles, but I don’t think we usually use it properly. See, “sin” isn’t...
July 4, 1903, was chilly. There were New Rockford people at the Chautauqua Grove (J. Adam Bede was the orator; Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Thomson and family were there; they returned home the next day; Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Hyde and Miss Eddys Cole were there; they returned on July 6; Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Mitchell and family, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Clark, Miss Harriet Jefferson, Donald Niven, Lloyd Whiteman, and A.C. Buck were there); Harvey (including John Anderson); Carrington (Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Flater); and...
Dear Savvy Senior, I never thought about becoming an organ donor until my brother died of kidney failure last year. But at age 78, I would like to know if I’m too old to be a donor, or if they would even use my organs if I were to die from COVID-19. What can you tell me? Potential Donor Dear Potential, There’s no cutoff age for being an organ donor. Anyone, regardless of age or medical history, can sign up. In fact, there are many people well up into their 80’s that donate. The decision to us...
Two young folks from Eddy County made history this week, marking 70 years of marriage together. However, Bill and Joyce Starke have been part of history for much longer than that. Both Bill and Joyce can find pieces of their families' legacies in the Eddy County Museum. Bill's grandfather, William Starke, homesteaded in Eddy County in 1883. When the Eddy County Museum was founded, Bill's father, Horton Starke, served as an honorary member of the board. Horton prepared two displays, which are...
While there’s plenty of chatter about bowhunting, chasing upland game and planning for waterfowl and pheasant openers, there’s a few topics that don’t specifically pertain to any specific hunting season or activity. For instance. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Private Land Open To Sportsmen Guide for 2020 is available online at the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. In addition, the free printed PLOTS Guide, which is not available to mail, can be found at most license vendors and oth...
