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On Tuesday, September 22, New Rockford-Sheyenne School identified multiple COVID-19 positive cases among students and staff, prompting an immediate move to the “red level” per the school’s health and safety plan. “In response to multiple positive cases, per our protocol, grades 7 -12 will move to distance learning beginning Thursday morning for 13 days, returning to in person instruction on Thursday, October 8,” Superintendent Jill Louters posted in a written statement on the school’s...
Each month, the Chamber of Commerce reviews nominations submitted by the public and selects one lucky area worker to be selected as Employee of the Month. For the month of September, Leland Koenig of Miller's Fresh Food has the honor of wearing the title. He was recognized for both his tenure as well as his commitment to product quality. Leland's time in the local grocer's meat department spans more than 35 years. It was a career that began while he was still in high school. "I was placed...
Legend has it that I've wanted a horse since before I could walk. I probably even asked for a pony for my birthday a time or two. The thing is, you can't just go to a pet shop and buy a horse. Even if you could, horses require special living quarters, and a lot of care. The next best thing I could do was find a friend with a horse. I was lucky to meet Nan Taverna and to have her invite me to meet her horse, which she stables at Craig & Bonnie Voigt's barnyard outside of town. Pal, a 14 ½...
There's a new face at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) located in downtown New Rockford. Evan Guler, a 2009 graduate from New Rockford-Sheyenne, is now serving as the County Executive Director for Eddy and Foster counties. The path which led Guler away from his hometown and then back again relied heavily upon respect and understanding for agriculture. He earned his degree in agricultural economics from NDSU and then went to work at Cargill in West Fargo. When an opportunity arose with the FSA,...
Amid the fog, another annual tradition rolled on this past Thursday. Central North Dakota Steam Threshers Association (CNDSTR) members took part in their Tractor Trek, a stream of men and women on vintage tractors of all colors and sizes. This year's trek, which departed from the Eddy County fairgrounds at 10 a.m. Thursday, took participants to Grace City, and was dedicated to Larry Nohrenberg, a board member from Jamestown. Larry is not new to tractor rides by any means. His grandfather took...
Nurses at CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington were recently honored with the ninth annual DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform everyday. The 2020 award recipient is Alicia Gussiaas who was nominated for her exemplary care given to patients. Gussiaas was one of six nurse nominees from CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington, which also included Nikki Neumiller, Michelle Belile, Kristy Konschak, Terah...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Brenda Starke. Janet Laube enjoyed Saturday phone calls from sister in law Lois Ockert and grandson Travis Laube both from Fargo. Just keeping in touch, finding out all’s okay on both ends. Thursday helper at the Shirley Packard home was Randy Linderman repairing the porch before old man winter sets in. Ken and Marvis Holte took a drive to Jamestown Tuesday, did some shopping, enjoyed lunch out and a visit at daughter Fayette and Don Nelson's home and going home with some garden t...
Bobbi Grann spent the weekend in Bowman, N.D. competing at “The Blitz” barrel racing event. Lacey Grann ran in the 5K race in Maddock on Saturday morning as part of the Renaissance Festival. Saturday was a fun day as family and friends of Brittany Grann attended her baby shower in Sheyenne. Ashton Hedger and her daughter, Ramsey from Langdon, N.D. visited the Grann residence after the baby shower on Saturday. Johnny Rice and Dave Kenner of Maddock visited Todd Buehler this week. Breana Buehler Pacheco, Mavis and Waylon of Watford City spe...
North Central Planning Council was awarded $1,180,000 in CARES Act funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to establish a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to lend to borrowers in the following geographic region: Benson, Eddy, Cavalier, Ramsey, Rolette and Towner Counties. The EDA investment also provides an additional $75,273 to defray the costs of administering the RLF. The EDA investment will provide low interest loans to small businesses and entrepreneurs to alleviate sudden and severe economic dislocation caused by the...
Last Wednesday, Patti Clifton picked up Jan Loe and they drove to Carrington to do some shopping and also enjoyed lunch before returning to Sheyenne. Thursday afternoon, Patti rode along with Jan to spend the afternoon in Jamestown. LaRhae Dodds, Shirley Westby, Kathy Magnan, Jan Loe and Patti Clifton enjoyed a visit, coffee and goodies on Friday afternoon. Upcoming events at the Sheyenne Senior Center: Eddy County Public Health will be at the Center to give flu shots on Thursday, Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring your insurance...
The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women awarded $607,630 to Spirit Lake Tribe. The funds will be used to strengthen the ability of the tribe to exercise its sovereign authority to respond to violent crimes committed against women and to ensure perpetrators of violent crimes committed against women are held accountable for their criminal behavior. The Tribal Governments Program, Purpose Area 5 of the 2020 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation, was created in Title IX of the Violence Against Women Act of 2...
Last Thursday Jimmy lndergaard, Dennis and Fran Walen, Sharon Laxdal, Ruth Braaten, Donavan, Allen, and John and Pearl Evanwhal, Kim and Holly were among family to attended funeral service for uncle and brother Alfred (Sonny) Klindworth at Concordia Lutheran Church rural Hamberg. Janet Laube and Yip Yip were Sunday afternoon visitors and supper guests at the Charlotte Koepplin home. Jim Brown and Cindy Allen of Idaho were guests at the Ervin Longnecker farm over the weekend. Saturday they were Ervins side kicks and stand in teamsters as all...
Lots of people in politics and the media out here in California are blaming global warming for the 26 major wildfires that have killed at least 24, burned more than 3 million acres and destroyed thousands of homes. But let’s get real. This state has been plagued by wildfires long before baby left-wingers like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez decided that they’re caused by humans heating up the planet by burning fossil fuels. I grew up in Los Angeles in the 1950s. We didn’t have as many people, cars...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was perhaps the most consequential attorney in American history. As an advocate, she transformed the landscape for womens' rights. And, as a Justice on the Supreme Court, she authored numerous groundbreaking opinions. Her death on Friday may also be immensely consequential: Her departure from the Supreme Court might change the winner of the 2020 presidential election from Joe Biden to Donald Trump. The 2020 election may be decided by the Supreme Court – just like it was in 2...
Proposing to double the size of the Board of Higher Education, Measure #2 threatens to burden the system more than help. This November 3 ballot measure has yet to be explained by its legislative sponsors so it’s merits are still a mystery. Playing in the background we have a 80-year gripe by the Legislature against the Board. It was created in the later 1930s after capitol politics threatened the professionalism of the institutions. Friends of higher education, primarily in Fargo, decided to i...
Donald Heinitz, 84, passed away in the angel wing at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, N.D., on September 14, 2020. The graveside service was held Monday, September 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the Carrington Cemetery. The service was officiated by Pastor Rick Loewen. Casket bearers were all of Don's family and friends. Honorary bearers were Don's grandchildren and his coffee crew. Military Honors were conducted by North Dakota National Guard Funeral Honors Team. Donald was born...
Terry Roger Larson of Glen Ellen, Calif., passed away peacefully on Friday Aug. 21, 2020. A memorial service was held on September 21 via Facebook Live through the Faith Lutheran Church of Santa Rosa. He was born to Roger and Lorraine Larson on June 15, 1946, in New Rockford, N.D. He grew up in Bremen, and moved to Valley City in 1959. In 1963 he moved with his parents to California. He met his true love, Karen Fawcett, in Santa Rosa. The two were married in 1967 while Terry served in the U.S....
God (probably) doesn’t want to bail you out by Joe Greiner Evangelical Free Church In Jeremiah chapter 15, we come across some of the most painful language Jeremiah ever uses to describe his situation. Why has my pain been perpetual And my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Will you indeed be to me a deceptive stream With water that is unreliable? Jeremiah 15:18 Jeremiah is in anguish because his calling to be God’s prophet has led to an extreme isolation. Everyone hates him. In the nation, he is entirely alone and despised by all. He has...
The First Congregational Church in New Rockfod has stood in the same spot for more than 100 years. In fact, it has graced the corner of Central Avenue and 5th street since long before those streets were ever paved or even had names. In the past weeks, Dean Wallace Construction completed the daunting task of reshingling the roof and steeple of the historic structure. Erected in 1884, the church building and its congregation have bragging rights for being the town's oldest church. In the early d...
On July 17, 1903, Walter Immel and Mr. and Mrs. George M. Pike and family returned from the Chautauqua, as did the younger members of the Treffry family. Joseph Maxwell went to the Chautauqua; he and his family returned on July 19. H.G. Lathrop was in town. James Dafoe was down from Sheyenne on business [but see the next paragraph]. Miss Norah Kennedy went to Moorhead, Minn., with her little brother Harold, who would be undergoing another operation. That evening there was a dance at the Mr. and...
The vast majority of Americans, polls reveal, lament the ugliness and incivility that punctuate our politics. The contentiousness, coarseness and divisiveness have spawned widespread apathy, and undermined faith and confidence in our system. Those who continue to participate agree that our nation requires wholesome remedies, sooner rather than later. While it is unrealistic to expect a standard of decorum that reflects lawn tennis language, it is not too much to expect elements of civility. Consider five modest pledges that citizens can accept...
Comforts of Home The mid- to late-1800s was a booming time for North Dakota, as settlers arrived from nearby states such as Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. Toward the turn of the century, foreign immigrants made their way to the prairie from countries such as Norway, Sweden, Finland, Ireland, England, Scotland, Germany and more. Often immigrants would have to travel via boat and train to make it to their destination. They had arrived with the intent to be Americans, but that didn't stop...
Coronavirus Versus Flu: How to Tell the Difference Dear Savvy Senior, Can you explain the differences between the coronavirus and seasonal flu? I’m 70-years-old, and usually get a standard flu shot, but would like to find out what else I can do to protect myself this winter. Worried Senior Dear Worried, Great question! Because of the dual danger of Influenza (flu) and COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently warned that this fall and winter could be the worst e...
On paper, it was a four-set defeat to their geographic rivals 16 miles to the south. But New Rockford-Sheyenne showed at times that they can be every bit the team that historically-tough Carrington has shown over the past decade, if they can put all phases of their game together. NR-S fought to extend the match after falling to a two-set deficit by besting the Cardinals, 25-18, in set three, but couldn't maintain that momentum and ultimately fell, 19-25, 21-25 and 16-25 in the other three sets....
Rarely has it been the case, at least in recent New Rockford-Sheyenne football lore, when a game has turned against them to the extent that the Rockets aren’t even competitive at the final horn. The North Border Eagles accumulated 368 total yards, 304 of those on the ground, and shut out NR-S from the first quarter on en route to a runaway 50-8 win over the visitors in Pembina Friday night, September 18. Already trailing by a 14-0 score in the first quarter, the Rockets got their lone points on...
