Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Eddy County landowners filled a meeting room at the Eddy County Courthouse and spilled out into the hallway on Tuesday, Sept. 18 as they came to hear a proposal by the North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) to expand the Camp Grafton South training area located in eastern Eddy County. A letter sent to landowners living or farming close to the training area said that since Sept. 11, 2001, NDNG has transitioned from a Strategic Reserve to an Operational Reserve. Historically, the NDNG has been a...
The Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts (DPRCA) invites you to mark your calendars in anticipation of their annual beer and wine tasting fundraiser. This year the DPRCA is shaking things up with a new theme: Oktoberfest! The event will be held at the Brown Memorial Auditorium in New Rockford. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with guest registration in the foyer. From there, attendees will make their way into the lavishly decorated auditorium for social hour, which will include hors...
Applications mailed out last week; ballots to be sent beginning Sept. 27 Eddy County is encouraging voters to vote by mail this election. Those interested must complete and return the Absentee/Mail Ballot Application to the County Auditor’s office either by mail or in person in order for the Auditor to mail a ballot. Applications are available through the Secretary of State or on page B4 of the Transcript County Extra. Starting Thursday, Sept. 27, ballots will be sent to voters whose applications are received. For those who choose not to co...
The friendly gal behind the counter at Bird Dawg Cafe is the New Rockford Chamber's Employee of the Month for September. Ashley Thommes has worked at the fast casual restaurant along U.S. Hwy. 281 since April. Thommes' career appears to have come full circle. Her first job was in the very same building, working for Dan and JoAnn Helfrich when they owned the restaurant. At that time, it was a Dairy Queen. Thommes said the Helfriches taught her what exceptional customer service was and practiced i...
Eddy County Community Cares (ECCC) has partnered with New Rockford-Sheyenne School (NR-S) to introduce an innovative and integrative program called Sources of Strength. Since the organization was founded in the fall of 2015, ECCC's members have worked hard to fulfill the mission "to foster mental health, suicide prevention and awareness, and to provide support for those who have been impacted by suicide." Up until this point, much of ECCC's efforts have focused on suicide prevention and...
On Sept. 29-30 Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts in New Rockford will once again play host to the Manhattan Short Film Festival. This unique, global film festival is the final competition stage for nine short films, which have already been selected as finalists from nearly 600 entries. The films are being shown for one week only to audiences across six continents. The New Rockford Opera House is one of only two North Dakota locations participating. Over 100,000 filmgoers are expected to gather for screenings across the globe, each cas...
The falling leaves and cool morning temperatures signal the arrival of a new season and time for the annual Fall Festival at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd (LHGS)in New Rockford. It will be held Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in the Vance Anderson Hall. Everyone is invited to take part in the activities that are part of the festival. Good food and fellowship can be found by enjoying homemade pie and other desserts with your family, friends and neighbors. Tasty baked goods will also be sold. Anyone who would like to help by don...
Gov. Doug Burgum has announced that Binford is among the recipients of the 2018 Main Street Awards honoring communities that show excellence in elevating the three pillars of the Main Street Initiative through local projects or other efforts. “We deeply appreciate the commitment and dedication of communities to differentiate and enhance the quality of life for their residents, present and future,” Burgum said. “It’s with great pleasure and gratitude that we recognize these communities for efforts to create vibrant communities poised to...
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has extended the public comment period on an application from Grand Prairie Agriculture, LLP for a swine operation in Ramsey County. The proposed location is approximately 10 miles west of the city of Devils Lake. During the two public hearings held on Sept. 12, 2018, individuals requested additional time to provide comments. To accommodate the requests, the end of the comment period has been extended to Oct. 12, 2018. Written comments can be mailed to the North Dakota Department of Health,...
Pleasant Prairie and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Roger Wick. Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed a phone chat with his sister Sharon Laxdal Monday. Charlotte Koepplin was a brief stopper at the Margie Anderson home Monday morning and in New Rockford in the afternoon doing errands and briefly at the Martin and Janelle Koepplin home. Dale and Diane Rosenberg were hosts to the fall ride of Circle Trail Riders Inc. Saturday and Sunday. Among those who enjoyed the ride and the Saturday night potluck supper included, Ervin Longnecker, Eileen...
The Fargo Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System (HCS) will hold several free influenza immunization clinics in October for veterans enrolled in VA healthcare across North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. For questions about eligibility, call (800) 410-9723, extension 3428. Locations and times: Fargo VA Medical Center, 2101 Elm St. N, Fargo, third-floor auditorium. • Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Oct. 9 and 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. • Oct. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Devils Lake VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 1031 7th S...
Nadley Buehler visited the Mark Sitz farm in Drake Monday afternoon to spend time with cousins and her aunt, Mamie Hass. Joe Wentz of Bismarck, Elisa and Breana Buehler of Mandan and Hunter Buehler spent the weekend at the Buehler farm. Nadley, Breana and Bria Buehler and Sherry Boehmer of Devils Lake enjoyed Saturday afternoon in Carrington at the Junkfest. Beau and Bria joined the family for noon dinner on Sunday. The Buehler family celebrated Breana’s birthday. Happy belated birthday, Breana. Jarvis and Patty Hegland attended the Ned L...
Jan Loe visited with her cousin Paula and Terry Reed from Washington State at their campsite at Woodland Resort on Devils Lake last Thursday. The Reeds were touring North Dakota. Patti Clifton kept medical appointments last week. Last Friday, Jan Loe attended the wedding of Keegan and Michelle Haas at Warsing Dam and the reception at the Eagles Club in New Rockford that evening. Card Club was held on Monday with Rhoda Stenberg as hostess. Attending along with Rhoda were Kathy Albrecht, Caroline Daugherty, Donna Estrem, Liz Anderson, Barb...
Last Monday there was some family socializing over lunch at the Rockford by Martin and Eloise Lucht, Bob and Prisilla Bass of Illinois, Bonnie Kuchen and her son Brian, of Maryland, Mike and Jill Thompson, Jim Johnson Jr., Pattie Hilbert, Judy Belquist, and Kenny Thompson as they met for their annual family catch up and reminiscing. Wednesday, Shirley Packard was among the gals at the Bible Study of the Kindred Sisters at the Marge Bonnet home. Friday morning visitors at the Ken and Marvis Holte home were Marvis’ sisters, Penny Sorrrells of B...
With the goal of protecting North Dakota governments from corruption, Measure No.1 has been placed on the Nov. 6 general election ballot as a constitutional amendment. Initiated by a citizen’s committee, the proposal covers campaign finances, transparency, lobbying and conflicts of interest. It creates a five-member citizens ethics commission to monitor guidelines and to receive reports from whistleblowers. Conflicts of interest are a matter of constant concern in legislative bodies made up o...
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) announced the state’s first West Nile virus-related death in 2018. The individual was a man, over 60 years old, who resided in the northwest region of North Dakota. Most people infected with West Nile virus (WNV) experience no symptoms or have only mild symptoms, such as fever and headache. In more severe types of infection, the virus can cause high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, altered mental state and death. People experiencing these symptoms should see a health care provider immediately. ...
First things first: I’ve been of voting age for. . . well, let’s just say “several decades.” During those decades, I’ve always thought that one of the greatest parts of our democracy was any citizen’s ability to call up one of our elected officials now and again and (politely) tell the official, or someone in their office, either that they had grave concerns about an upcoming bill or vote and hoped they might take it extremely seriously—or (more often, frankly) tell the official that they ferven...
The stories of chaos, craziness and betrayal going on inside the Trump White House are nothing to worry much about. White House staffers attempting to influence, question or thwart a president's ideas or goals are as old as George Washington, Richard Nixon or Ronald Reagan. As we've recently seen, it's just a lot easier today for un-named White House insiders to get their criticism or embarrassing stories instantly published. It doesn't matter how dubious the journalism is, or who writes it. If...
Roger Paul Wick, was born July 27, 1963 to Harold (Zip) and Elaine Wick. Roger Paul "Loose" lived his entire 55 years on the Wick family farm. Roger loved farming, ranching, and family. Living life to the limits, his philosophy of life was "Hammer Down". On September 11, in a well-known gathering spot on the farm overlooking a pasture, his cattle quietly grazing, he ended his life. The rustling of the wind through the cottonwoods at that time and place offer quiet solace to his grieving family....
Margaret "Peggy" Irmen, 93, died Sept. 16, 2018, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford. Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, Sept. 21, in St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Bremen, N.D. Fr. Reese Weber officiated. Heather Klocke provided special music at the prayer service. Kerstin Allmaras and Diane Allmaras provided special music at the funeral service. Margaret Gwendolynn was born on March 13, 1925, in Fargo, N.D. to Thomas and...
"There was a strong and violent wind rending the mountains and crushing rocks before the LORD—but the LORD was not in the wind; after the wind, an earthquake—but the LORD was not in the earthquake; after the earthquake, fire—but the LORD was not in the fire; after the fire, a light silent sound. When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. A voice said to him, “Why are you here, Elijah?” He replied, “I have been most zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts, but the Israelites...
Bryce LeRoy Farnsworth, 73, of Fargo, ND, passed away Sept. 13, 2018, at his home. The funeral was held Sept. 20, 2018 in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in McHenry, N.D. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, McHenry. Rev Sherri Frederickson officiated and special music was provided by Annola Black. Casket bearers Brian Farnsworth, Clay Farnsworth, Matthew Farnsworth, Evan Farnsworth, Briana Farnsworth and Ashley Farnsworth. Bryce Farnsworth was born January 21, 1945, in New Rockford, ND, to Bruce and Avenelle (Ellingson) Farnsworth. He attended s...
About 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 11, 1901, Alice (Mrs. J.W.) Rager and Mrs. Sarah A. Bacon went to the depot to take the passenger train to Sheyenne. After waiting around an hour, they complained to the ticket agent about the late train. He then informed them that the passenger train had left at 12:01 p.m., its scheduled time, but he could get them on a freight train, which was due in a little later. The ladies thanked him, but declined his invitation, intending to go to Sheyenne on the train the next...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on picking an all-inclusive residential retirement community that offers independent housing along with assisted living and nursing care? My husband and I are looking to downsize and simplify, but we want our next move to be our last. Approaching 80 Dear Approaching, If you want your next move to be your final one, an all-inclusive retirement community – also known as a continuing-care retirement community (or CCRC) – is a great option to con...
Sept. 26, 2018 — Kenneth Charging, a 1946 Elbowoods graduate, entered the military in late 1950 or early 1951. Following five or six weeks of training, he spent a short furlough with his family and was then shipped to the front lines in Korea. Serving with the 19th Infantry Regiment of the 24th Infantry Division, Charging disappeared during battle on April 26, 1951. Back home, Charging’s family learned he was listed as missing in action on June 6. The family remained in limbo until right before Christmas, when Charging’s name appeared on a lis...
