Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Northern Plains Electric Cooperative (NPEC) board of directors granted $2,500 to four non-profit organizations whom contribute to the communities that NPEC serves, among those organizations was the Sheyenne Fire Department. In partnership with their lending institution, Co-Bank, NPEC applied for a matching grant through Co-Bank's Sharing Success matching grant program. The program was designed to celebrate the vital role that cooperatives play in individual communities across the county. In...
"When it is darkest, we can see the stars." These words by Ralph Waldo Emerson bring to light the essence of suicide prevention. Exactly nine months to the day after losing their loved one to suicide, friends and family of Levi Duda gathered in Bismarck Sunday afternoon to remember him. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's "Out of the Darkness" Walk had been scheduled for that day, but had been changed to a virtual event due to the pandemic. There was no formal event in place, but...
The potential of a renaissance at the local bowling alley came one step closer to reality last week. The New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) board unanimously passed a motion to purchase Wonder Lanes bowling alley at their board meeting on Wednesday, September 9. In 2018, the NRABC completed a strategic plan to identify a vision for the community’s future. Securing the future of the bowling alley was an item of concern for citizens at the time. After reading the article in the ...
Yes, we're known as the Steam Engine Capital of North Dakota, so we couldn't let a year go by without an annual reunion of steamers! The Central North Dakota Steam Threshers Association is gearing up for its 62nd annual show this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and stationary engines of all kinds will be proudly featured at the Eddy County Fairgrounds northwest of New Rockford. The newly-constructed diesel building is ready for visitors, and will be the place to see several rare gas and diesel...
Sunday, Sept. 13 offered folks a beautiful day to partake in the sixth annual Lights of Hope event. As in previous years, Eddy County Community Cares organized Lights of Hope as a memorial event to remember those lost to suicide; however, this year offered a few changes. The event began at 4 p.m., and on the agenda was a memorial walk and releasing butterflies. In addition, this year, student organizations such as Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and Sources of Strength (S.O.S.)...
North Dakota's census response rate is approaching 95%. The U.S. Census Bureau began visiting North Dakota households that have not responded to the 2020 census on July 30. As of September 15, North Dakota's census response includes: • A self-response rate of 64.5%. • Nonresponse Follow-up has visited 85% of households. • A total response rate of 92.8%. Missing just 1% of all households in North Dakota could cost the state $155,000,000 in lost federal funding. As of now, about 10% of househol...
On Thursday, September 24, Vitalant will be hosting a blood donation event at St. John’s Catholic Church from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Vitalant is the sole blood provider for 68 area hospitals and needs at least 250 volunteers each day donating blood for North Dakota as well as parts of South Dakota and Western Minnesota. For an appointment, contact Sharon Lesmeister at (701) 947-2728 or Vitalant or 877-258-4825, or go to www.vitalant.org. The goal is to find at least 43 volunteers to donate blood. To save time, donors can now fill out their H...
Peak Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, located in New Rockford, welcomes Melissa Ystass to their team of professionals. Melissa has six years of experience in outpatient orthopedics, pediatrics, skilled nursing and home health care therapy. She is Level 1 Pelvic Floor Certified, along with Graston Level 1 Certified. Melissa is currently working towards her LSVT BIG and Functional Dry Needling Certifications. Melissa graduated from the University of Mary with her doctorate of...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the families of Susan Semmens and Eileen Dockter. Labor Day found Todd and Karen Koepplin, Taylor and Amanda Koepplin and Evelyn. Martin and Janelle Koepplin, Charlotte Koepplin and other friends potluck dinner guests at the Aaron and Danielle Koepplin home in celebration of Martin's 69th birthday. Janet Laube and Yip Yip accompanied Charlotte Koepplin to Sheyenne Saturday morning where they patronized the farmers market going home with buttercup squash, French bread, caramel rolls and...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne School board approved the district's final 2020-21 budget at the Sept. 14 meeting. While the budget’s expenditures total $4,508,646.19, the projected revenue is estimated to be $4,621,807.95. The resulting $113,161.79 has been unallocated, as the board anticipates the need for budgetary accommodations for staffing in areas such as math, science and social-emotional wellness. Adjustments to this year’s budget include the acquisition of a yellow bus at $94,000, the cost of which will be partially covered by a Clean Die...
Margie Anderson was among those who took in the annual Community Credit Union meeting Saturday at Ostby Hall in Sheyenne. Later Margie enjoyed a visit at the Metta McDowell Farm. Charlotte Koepplin was among family on Labor Day to enjoy a potluck dinner at the Aaron and Danielle Koepplin home as all celebrated Martin Koepplin's 69th birthday. Dale and Diane Rosenberg and family, Nancy Ludwig, Eileen Williams and Ryan, Jason Clifton, Samantha Olafson, Karen Koepplin and Charlotte Koepplin were among those who attended funeral service for Susan...
Lester Roberts visited his daughter, Lezlee Thorson at her lake lot on Wednesday. Sunday, Lester went for a drive to see what is happening in the country. James Nelson was visited by Howard and Helen Schmid on Wednesday. If you would like to visit James, call Eventide Home to make an appointment and the visit will be arranged to be held outside. Dave and Linda Madson helped Melodie Madson celebrate her birthday Wednesday with supper and cake. Kennedee and McKenzee were also excited to help Grandma celebrate her birthday. Thursday, Dave and...
The United States Department of Agriculture is investing over $600,000 in North Dakota to help rural businesses create jobs and increase opportunities. The Maddock Opera House Association will use a $100,000 grant to expand infrastructure of the existing facility. The additional space will increase the size of the internal restaurant and add more storage space. Other recipeints include Northern Plains Resource Conservation and Development to create a mobile application that will connect local food producers with local families. Northern Plains...
Big news hit the Transcript newsroom on Monday. The North Dakota Department of Health had reported that a woman in her 80s residing in Eddy County had died with COVID-19. The novel coronavirus had knocked on the door of our rural county all spring and summer, but it hadn’t breached its way into the living room until just a few weeks ago. It wasn’t bad enough that roughly one out every 100 of our residents had been fighting the virus at the same time (a high of 21 active cases were reported on...
A few weeks back, I covered a virtual panel on ag policy featuring two-thirds of South Dakota's congressional delegation. At least, it was supposed to be an update on ag policy. The first half or so seemed like more of a woe-is-me fest from Sen. Mike Rounds and Rep. Dusty Johnson. To hear them tell it, the dysfunction of D.C. all comes down to the "other" side. They could get things done if only everyone thought like them. To their credit, about half of the panel moved into real policy...
Realizing that September 25 marks the 50th anniversary of the premiere of “The Partridge Family,” I am reminded that time moves more swiftly than a 45 RPM turntable. It seems like only yesterday that I was a fifth-grader and my mother was teasing me because 10-year-old Danny Partridge (played by Danny Bonaduce) was in love. Unless you were alive back then, it’s hard to explain the mass hysteria that greeted songs such as “I Think I Love You” and “Doesn’t Somebody Want to Be Wanted?” When...
As you can imagine having a birthday on 9/11, as I do, can elicit some complicated emotions. Only once in my life have I celebrated the demise of another human being, but that day in 2011 when those soldiers got bin Laden, I got my birthday back. I was driving the kids to daycare 10 years earlier when I heard the news on the radio, and while the kids chirped away, I knew what it meant and I knew that life would change— at least for a while. I lamented the loss of innocence that childhood should guarantee but seldom does. At least not in my life...
Alice Jane (Brown) Neumiller, 96, of Jamestown, N.D., passed away September 13, 2020 at Eventide Senior Living Communities. Alice was born October 22, 1923 in Chaseley, N.D., to Louisa (Evans) and Gustave Brown. She attended Chaseley Antelope School. She married Lawrence Neumiller in 1944. They made their home on a farm south of Heaton. Leaving the farm took them to Bowdon where they both made a living doing various jobs and Lawrence began on the railroad in 1958. Alice continued at various jobs...
Susan "Susie" Semmens, age 61, of Carrington, N.D., died at her home peacefully with her family at her side on September 9, 2020, after a courageous 5½ year battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, September 12, at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford, N.D. Burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Father Reese Weber officiated, with special music by Heather Klocke. Casket bearers were Dusty Horejsi, Bradyn Collier, Matthew Wilcox, Matthew Mertens, Paul Gefroh and...
Eileen Dockter, 82, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 12, 2020, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford. Graveside Service was held Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Burial took place at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Rev. Amy Kippen officiated. Casket bearers were all of Eileen's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Eileen Louise was born February 8, 1938, on the family...
Marlin Gordon Bjornson, 69, of Tacoma, Wash., formerly of New Rockford, N.D., passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the Orchard Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tacoma, Wash. A private funeral service was heldTuesday, September 15, at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, N.D. Burial was at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Rev. Amy Kippen officiated, with special music by Mary Ellen Rue and Alicia Vorland. Marlin was born on September 23, 1950 to Mervin and Beverly (Beck)...
To be perfectly transparent, I have no idea how many people read these, or if there are regular readers of sermonettes. As I write them, I imagine there are some who read them each week. If that’s you, you may have noticed a theme with my last couple of sermonettes. Sin. I talked about how sin starts small, how sin loves the dark, and how sin inevitably hurts those around us. These messages have been reflections of the valuable lessons I’ve learned recently, however, I suspect today’s might be the most important: sin is not the enemy. Some...
If there is anything the Eddy County Museum has an abundance of it would be agricultural artifacts. Of course! This area was founded and developed upon agriculture. The Homestead Act attracted settlers and immigrants alike. Part of the requirement to claim homestead lands was to work the land, making it suitable for crops. As a result, by the end of the 19th century, there were 27,611 farms in North Dakota, and on average they were 277 acres in size. Homesteaders found that wheat grew...
The July 10, 1903, “Transcript” carried an ad for Ulrich Sprecher: For sale at his farm 5 miles southwest of New Rockford until October 1— two mowers (one McCormick and one wood), one 6-foot hay rake, one 7-foot disc harrow, one 14-inch breaking plow; one wide-tired wagon with grain box, one buggy. For sale— milch cows, one fresh; they will be sold cheap, H.A. Buffington. Clayton Hall had a number of horses and pigs for sale. Stonemason Gustave Lauch had completed the stone foundation for Willia...
Sakara Louise Topp, age 25, of Onida, S.D., left this world behind by suicide on the afternoon of September 10, 2020. Funeral service was held Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Midkota High School, Glenfield, N.D. Burial was at the Grace City Cemetery, Grace City, N.D. Pastor Lynn Schultz officiated with special recorded music. Casket bearers were Brayden Topp, Chase Ellingson, Cayler Ellingson, Austin Neumiller, Aaron Neumiller, Tristin Larson, Kevin Thibodeau Jr. and Colton Hanson. Honorary...
