Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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The Eddy County 4-H program is ready for a renaissance. Over the past 10 years, two of the program's four facilities have been torn down, and its membership has dropped considerably. As far as NDSU Extension Agent Donna Anderson and the Eddy County 4-H Council are concerned, that trend ends now. This summer they embarked on a capital improvement plan, first by engaging Weisenburger Construction to pour a concrete floor for the 4-H auction barn at the Eddy County Fairgrounds. Then, using the hole...
Darin Johnson of New Rockford is behind bars after he allegedly made threats against current and former county officials. State’s Attorney Ashley Lies reported to county commissioners Tuesday that Johnson had made threats against Sheriff Paul Lies and former state’s attorney Travis Peterson between Monday, Sept. 23 and Wednesday, Sept. 25. On Thursday, Sept. 26, Ashley Lies filed an Affidavit of Probable Cause, and a warrant was issued for Johnson’s arrest. He was detained in the parking lot o...
Colonel Brandon Solberg of the North Dakota Highway Patrol announces the promotion and reassignment of Sergeant David M. Wolf and Trooper Evan Savageau effective Oct. 1, 2019. Trooper Savageau was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and reassigned to serve in the southeast region, based in Jamestown. Sgt. Savageau graduated from the North Dakota Highway Patrol academy in 2011 and served as a traffic enforcement trooper in Williston and Carrington, and most recently New Rockford. Sgt. Savageau...
The Eddy County Commission has decided to hire a full-time extension agent. Former NDSU Extension Agent Tim Becker opted to participate in the college’s voluntary separation incentive program and leave his position as of May 15. However, the commission hired Becker part-time to assist during the summer to ensure that the 4-H program and Steam Threshers event would have coverage. Now commissioners say it’s time to move on. ”I think a county agent is critical to our organization, our farming commu...
This month I want to introduce readers to Mrs. Erin Radke, the new art teacher at New Rockford-Sheyenne School. This is a job that she has wanted to do since she was five years old and she couldn't be happier. "I'm living the dream!" she says. Originally from Springdale, Ark., Mrs. Radke says that one reason she moved to North Dakota was because she LOVES snow. She now lives in Carrington with her husband Marc Radke, but she will be moving to New Rockford this fall. Mrs. Radke believes that...
Most all of us have had experiences with challenging weather. These past couple weeks have not disappointed in showing us who really is in charge! I’m going to bring a different perspective to this situation we find ourselves in. When we encountered excessively wet fall conditions, those same saturated soil conditions carried over to a challenging spring in most instances. Our soil is similar to a cup, it only holds so much and anything more is excess saturation– A MESS!!! What we didn’t realize then was that we had a great opportunity to ge...
An habitual offender was recently sentenced for driving under revocation. This is Russell C. Cavanaugh of Bismarck’s seventh such offense in the past five years. He has been convicted twice in Ramsey County and four times in the City of Bismarck. Cavanugh had his first brush with local authorities on July 29, when he was arrested on U.S. Hwy. 281 for speeding at a rate more than 30 miles over the posted speed limit. He was also cited for careless driving. In court, Cavanugh received a 60 day suspended jail sentence and 360 days of u...
In the woods that border the Connecticut towns of Norwich and Preston lie the ruins of two World War II fighter planes that crashed there during a night training in October of 1944. The remains of the wreckage are reportedly underground, having been buried by the United States Navy. The pilots who flew these planes perished as well. Now 75 years later, these communities still commemorate the fallen aviators: Merle Longnecker of New Rockford, ND and George Kraus of Wawatosa, Wisc. On Tuesday,...
A new show created and produced by Bill Sorensen hits the road Oct. 18 - 20. Sorensen will host “An Evening on Broadway.” Performing with him are former Medora Musical hosts Emily Walter and Job Christenson and former Burning Hills Singers Bethany and Levi Andrist. Queen of the West Emily Walter has hosted the Medora Musical, performed in “A Magical Medora Christmas” and has hosted the popular “Medora Gospel Brunch.” She spent several years in the Strategic Air Command Band and as a featured vocalist performing all over the world. Actor, sing...
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) approved a canola research grant of $292,830 to North Dakota State University (NDSU). The integrated canola research and extension project will develop new winter canola varieties adapted for the Great Plains, and advance production and pest management of the crop in the upper Midwest. This project will pull together resources and scientists from NDSU and other schools in the region to collaborate w...
Thursday visitors and dinner guests at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Janet Laube and Yip Yip and Lois Ockert. Saturday Charlotte Koepp in enjoyed pizza dinner and visiting at the Laube home. Margie Anderson was among those who attended funerals for Sylvia Kjos and Dale Nystrom Saturday, at First Lutheran Church and Congregational Church in New Rockford. Saturday found Charlotte Koepplin among family supper guests at the Todd and Karen Koepplin farm. Lasagna was the main course as as all wished Todd a happy 50th birthday. The Merle and Sandy...
A sure sign of fall and hunting season as Aaron Newcomb of Devils Lake visited at the Grann residence and introduced them to his new hunting dog, Gin. Thursday, John, Donna, Lacey, Ben and Brittany Grann attended the 2019 Country Woman of the Year reception at the Heritage Center in Bismarck as Donna was a finalist. Congratulations to Donna for being nominated. John, Donna and Lacey traveled to McVille on Friday for a NR-S Rockets football game. Bobbi Grann competed in the barrel racing at NDRA finals rodeo in Watford City over the weekend....
Last Friday, Patti Clifton joined Jan Loe for a drive to Fargo where Jan kept an appointment. After the appointment, Jan and Patti stopped for lunch and were joined there by Patti's brother Dave and Connie Hoffman for a quick visit. The gals did a little shopping before returning to Sheyenne. Jeff and Denise Labrensz traveled to Minot on Saturday and took in the Norsk Hostfest. They enjoyed listening to Mollie B, the Neil Diamond Tribute show, the Medora Gospel singers and then the Chicago concert that evening. They especially enjoyed their...
Correction: Steam Threshers weekend guests at the Shirley Packard’s home were daughters, Cindy of Clear Lake S.D., Christy and sons Cooper and Parker of Mounds View, Minn. All enjoyed farm raised beef steak, not beefsteak tomatoes. Apologies for the editing error. Janet Laube and Yip Yip and Lois Ockert were Thursday dinner guests at Charlotte Koepplin’s home and later drove to Devils Lake on business and pleasure. Tuesday, Shirley Packard was among those who attended funeral service for Sylvia Kjos at First Lutheran Church in New Roc...
October is “Stamp Out Stigma” month being sponsored by the Association of Behavioral Health and Wellness (ABHW) to reduce the public stigma of mental illness and disorders caused by substance abuse. This SOS effort is one piece of the puzzle for getting a grip on a mental health epidemic sweeping the country. The campaign leaders hope to change “the dialogue on mental health and addiction from a whisper to a conversation.” Even though great advances have been made in our understanding of ment...
Tom Hanks is right: We should be allowed to start off our days feeling good. Hanks stars as Fred "Mister" Rogers in the movie "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," opening Nov. 22. At a press conference after its world premiere at a film festival in Toronto, reports “Deadline,” Hanks called Rogers' life an antidote to our cynical times: "Cynicism has become the default position for so much of daily structure and daily intercourse. Why? Because it's easy and there's good money to be made at it....
Politicians are people with jobs and with bosses. On its face that seems like a relatively uncontroversial statement, but I'm always surprised at how much time people spend looking for high principle in the decisions politicians make instead of considering the mundane dynamics of political employment. In a recent column, I pointed out that Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) finally opened a formal impeachment inquiry versus President Donald Trump because she's good at counting votes, not because she's personally keen on the idea. Pelosi wants to keep...
What can you say about the eavesdropper wannabes who sigh, "I wish I could be a fly on the wall for that conversation"? Why is becoming a disease-spreading insect their "go to" position for spying? Why isn't their first impulse to daydream about invisibility, superhuman hearing or a microphone hidden in a rhododendron arrangement? Do they crave a compound-eye view of their boss conversing with the company narc? Do they have a fetish for rubbing their legs together and dodging spider webs? I've...
Ann M. Bingham, 76, of Devils Lake, N.D., passed away Sept. 22, 2019 at CHI St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Sept. 27, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the Mass. Burial was in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Special music was provided by Kendra Bartholomay and Lynne Webster. Casket Bearers were Jesse Eversvik, Ethan Bartholomay, Jonathon Eversvik, Dustin Reese, Mark Wallace and Rob...
George D. Brown, 85, of Devils Lake and formerly of New Rockford, passed away on Sept. 22, 2019 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Funeral Services were held on Sept. 28, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, Devils Lake with Rev. Lori Broschat officiating. Burial with Military Honors was held at the Devils Lake Cemetery. George David Brown was born on Feb. 22, 1934 at Chaseley, N.D., the son of Gustave and Louisa (Evans) Brown. He attended school in Bowdon and graduated from Bowdon High...
I was talking with a Christian brother the other day about how it seems that many people are living in sadness and discouragement when suddenly he made a comment that really caused me to think. He said that according to his studies about the Christian life, it seems to be impossible to be depressed and to walk in the joy of God’s presence at the same time. After our conversation, I continued to ponder this statement and by the way, I do agree with it. I’m not saying that developing an opt...
Genesis 2:15,18,19: The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Now the Lord God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals and all the birds in the sky. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. Our work, how we spend our days (whether we get paid for it or not) is our calling in life, and each and eve...
The Sept. 19, 1902, “New Rockford Transcript” stated that the previous week the “Cavalier County Republican” had started its 14th year of publication. The new Industrial School building was going up in Ellendale. A note said L.C. Oefstedahl of Sheyenne was a grain buyer for Charles Pake at Goodrich. R.R. Woodward had a farm team for sale, five and six years old, 2,200 lbs. Mrs. J.E. Bennett had two rooms for rent in a private dwelling. Mrs. Annie Hammer was putting an addition on her property on Villard Avenue West, just east of the Mattson...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the flu shots designed for older adults? I got sick last winter after getting a standard flu shot and would like to find out if the senior-specific flu vaccine is worth getting. Approaching 80 Dear Approaching, There are actually two different types of flu shots available to people age 65 and older. These FDA-approved vaccines are designed to offer extra protection beyond what a standard flu shot provides, which is important for older adults who...
The cooling temperatures of autumn bely the rising temperatures of the political world these days. It seems inconceivable that the political temperatures will cool any time soon, especially as we move toward another presidential election. As the political parties seem to polarize into more extreme views, personal relationships continue to suffer. I’ve read articles this week that tell the stories of friends and family members who are no longer speaking to each other because they disagree a...
