Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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This month’s New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) Small Business Spotlight features Vorland Land Company. Dean Vorland began his career in real estate in the summer of 1972, while working as a teacher in Bismarck. He excelled and had what he called a “hot” summer that year, which really got him excited about real estate. He and his wife Alicia moved to New Rockford in 1977. That same year, they started Vorland Land Company. Vorland Land Company sells residential and farmstead propert...
At the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board meeting on Sept. 10, Linus Allmaras presented information about the Johnson Sports Park Improvement Project, for which fundraising is nearly complete. The plan is to install separate new scoreboards for football and baseball. He said these new scoreboards will track specialty stats, including pitch count for baseball, as pitchers are only allowed so many pitches in a given time frame. The football scoreboard would move to the southeast corner of the...
How would you like to live a life in which every day is a Saturday? This is how Justin Jacobson, a graduate of the New Rockford High School Class of 1976, describes his retirement. Even though he did not attend college classes, Justin was able to achieve his retirement goal at the young age of 58. Justin credits much of his success to the work ethic he learned from his parents, a few of his teachers and early employers from New Rockford. Leonard and Lois Jacobson, Justin's parents, farmed for a...
On Monday, Sept. 10, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School District (NR-S) held its public levy meeting for citizens to comment on its budget and proposed tax levy for 2019. Superintendent Jill Louters explained to the board that the valuation went up by approximately $591,000 across the district’s territory in four counties, including Eddy, Benson, Foster and Wells counties. The total taxable valuation is now $14,832,882. NR-S is proposing a 13.27 mill increase, all due to the general obligation b...
On September 10, the Eddy County Sheriff's Office received a call from NCZ Express, Inc. reporting a theft of tools from a service vehicle. The theft occurred at a gravel pit southeast of New Rockford. The Eddy County Sheriff's Office investigated the theft and identified a suspect. Thousands of dollars in tools were recovered, and the case is being sent to the Eddy County State's Attorney for formal charges to be filed. The name of the suspect has not been released since the charges are...
Omoth-Kutz Trisha LaRae Omoth and Travis Kutz, of Williston, N.D., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Trisha is the daughter of Kevin and Karen Omoth, of New Rockford, N.D. She is employed at Northwest Human Service Center and is pursuing a degree in psychology. Travis is the son of Julie and Gary Kutz, Carrington, N.D. He is employed by Patriot Well Solutions as a Field Supervisor and TCP Specialist. The wedding will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at the First Lutheran C...
A newly released AARP poll found that health care and Social Security are critically important issues to 50-plus voters as they cast their ballots this fall, and a strong majority (79 percent) believe it is unfair to deny coverage or charge those with pre-existing conditions more for health care. The survey is part of AARP’s “Be the Difference. Vote” campaign and continues AARP’s long tradition of nonpartisan voter engagement. “Americans 50 and older are the nation’s most powerful voting bloc,” said AARP North Dakota State Director Josh Askvig....
The time of year may be different, but the concept is the same. The New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce has engaged member businesses and organized its second annual Community Social, set for Friday, Sept. 21 in New Rockford. On one day only, many businesses throughout the community are hosting sales and specials to encourage shoppers to see what they have to offer. Others are planning special events or serving up treats, and some have secured space in the DPRCA Dance Studio to share their...
Tuesday, Shirley Packard was among the American Legion Auxiliary Post #30 to meet at the Sarah Smith Warren’s photography studio adjacent the American Legion in New Rockford, and later enjoyed a shared supper with the men following their meeting at the Legion. Enjoying the weekend in the area visiting family and friends were Allyssa Koepplin and friend Ross Lewis, both from Dickinson where they are employed. Shirley Packard was a brief stopper at the Janet Guler home one afternoon. Tuesday, Ken and Marvis enjoyed a chance meeting and visit w...
Thursday morning Margie Anderson brought garden goodies to Charlotte Koepplin. The gals enjoyed a chat over tea and snacks. Last Saturday Jimmy Indergaard was a visitor at the Mervin Indergaard home and a visitor and supper guests at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. Monday Jimmy was a visitor and supper guest at the Mervin Indergaard home. Saturday afternoon visitors at the Charlotte Koepplin home were grandniece Allyssa Koepplin and friend Ross Lewis of Dickinson. They enjoyed a visit over fresh baked zucchini cake and ice cream. From...
Patti Clifton and Jan Loe were in Devils Lake last Wednesday. Thursday afternoon, Joyce Peters, of New Rockford, stopped for a visit at the home of Patti Clifton. Joyce was on her way home from Devils Lake. Sunday evening at the Sheyenne Senior Center, the Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford presented information on the upcoming mill levy request to help support the ambulance service. The ambulance service will again be at the senior center at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct.11 to answer questions regarding the measure to be on the November...
A major milestone has been achieved for the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) and the Lake Agassiz Water Authority, representing water users in central North Dakota. The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has completed the Environmental Assessment and released the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Issuance of a Water Service Contract to Garrison Diversion Conservancy District for the Central North Dakota Water Supply Project. The FONSI proposes to issue a water service cont...
(Oskar and Olsok Thorvildsen, representing the local chapter of the World Association for Fairness, Justice and Equality, exited the elevator on the seventh floor of the state capitol where the Board of Equalization was holding its annual meeting to correct property assessments.) Oskar rapped on the office door and rushed in before being invited. “Is this the office for fairness, justice and equality? asked Oskar.” “We’re not known for that but we’ll take a kind word wherever we can find one....
I love Lindsay Graham. The witty South Carolina senator, who's usually more entertaining than most comedians, has been one of the highlights of the otherwise depressing televised Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Graham put it perfectly Thursday morning. He said some people had been coming up to him and asking if this week's ugly display of disruptions, rude moronic outbursts from the gallery and Democrat grandstanding had become a circus. "I'm here...
We are asking people to vote No on Measure 3 on Nov. 6. We are vigorously opposed to this measure. We intend to do everything we can to educate North Dakota voters as to the many problems this measure will bring to our beloved state of North Dakota. Most importantly this measure to allow recreational marijuana will create bad law! We believe it is very important right now to let North Dakota voters know we care enough to fight this flawed measure. In the near future we will be bringing more detailed information to you in our effort to d...
Maryelva (Lollie) Haas Twete passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the Nelson County Health System Care Center in McVille, N.D. where she had been a resident for the past four months. Maryelva was born on August 24, 1925 the daughter of Alma Ann (Jones) and George Raymond Haas. She grew up in the Hamar area and graduated from Hamar Public School. She worked for the Boeing Company in California and Washington during World War II. Lollie married Kearn...
"A nation of firm purpose you keep in peace, in peace for it trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever! For the Lord is an eternal Rock " (Isaiah 26:3) Last week, the sermonette concluded with the phrase "if we lose sight of the purpose of our great nation that was formed like no other in the history of mankind, we will become consigned to mediocrity like all of the rest." What is our nation's purpose? We find the answer in the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence where it states, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that...
As much as we would like to avoid worry and anxiety, these feelings are just a normal part of our natural emotions. When I say “normal” I’m referring to the everyday aggravations and frustrations that are a part of this journey. Some people seem to be more controlled by these feelings than others, but we will all have our share of difficult times. I’ve thought about whether the world we live in today is more hectic and stressful than the times of our parents and grandparents, but is it the ext...
The Dec. 6, 1901, “Transcript” carried the following school notes: the previous week Katherine West of the second grade went to Iowa with her mother. Storm windows were put on the assembly room on Nov. 29. That day the second final exam was given to the advanced physiology class; their final lab work was finding waste matter in seven different types of sugar; and the juniors took their final algebra exam. On Dec. 2 Louisa Setz entered the second primary. That day Miss Frances Thomson ret...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been reading that there are a bunch of different flu vaccines for seniors this flu season. Which flu shot is right for me? Flu-Conscious Carol Dear Carol, It wasn’t that long ago that if you wanted to get protected from the flu, you simply got a flu shot. But now days, there are so many flu vaccine options you might feel like you are ordering off a menu. To help you decide which flu shot is right for you, you need to consider your health, age and personal pre...
September 18, 2018- When the Northern Pacific Railroad asked Jay Cooke’s banking company to be its financial agent in 1865, Cooke was leery of the offer. Northern Pacific needed help in funding construction and selling bonds, but this was a large undertaking, even for the Jay Cooke and Company, a firm that had financed the Union in the Civil War. The railroad was to be the largest enterprise in the country up to that time–larger even than the Erie Canal. Cooke declined the request, but when asked again in 1869, he had grown more optimistic of...
Overall, it was a hard fought match as New Rockford-Sheyenne (NR-S) defeated Barnes County North (BCN) by a final score of 3-1 in non-region Volleyball action played here on Thursday, Sept. 6. BCN won set one 25-18. The Rockets won set two, 25-18, and set three 25-18. Set four was very close, but NR-S came out on top, by a final of 26-24. Again the locals won the match, 3-1. The Rockets improve to 3-3, overall. Rocket stats: Digs: Gretchen Berglund 23, Alli Dockter 14, Hannah Haley 13 and Carli...
New Rockford-Sheyenne (NR-S) made the long trip to Pembina for a Region 2, nine- man football game on Friday, Sept. 7 against North Border. As the case has been the first three games the locals have won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. Last Friday, they won the coin toss again and it paid off big time. The Rockets had a huge first half, the offensive line played well and defensively a total team effort as the locals rolled to a 60-8 win. It was 38-0 after one stanza, 60-0 at halftime, 60-8 after three and again that was the final...
4-H Roundup Awards Night was held on Sunday, Sept. 9, with many 4-H'ers, parents, sponsors and others attending at the Eddy County Fair Grounds in New Rockford. The supper was sponsored by the Eddy County 4-H Executive Council and the Eddy County 4-H clubs. Entertainment included a slide show of the 4-H year. The following is a list of the awards, the sponsor of each award and the award recipient(s). Individual Awards • Agronomy, Eddy Co. Ag. Improvement Association- Christopher Becker • Clo...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne (NR-S) girls cross country team traveled to a meet in Hillsboro on Saturday, Sept. 8. Varsity 5K results Chloe Heinz and Elizabeth Widmer paced the Rockets, both finishing in the Top 10. Chloe Heinz finished ninth overall out of 40 runners with a time of 21 minutes 49 seconds. Elizabeth Widmer was right behind Heinz, finishing tenth overall with a time of 22:04. Other Rocket finishers were as follows: Hannah Haley: 23:01, 14 of 40 Ashlynn Benson: 24:11, 21 of 40 Junior...
