Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Bar fights and increased surveillance were the topic of discussion among Eddy County officials during their monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 7. At the meeting, Eddy County State's Attorney Ashley Lies told commissioners that charges would soon be filed regarding the Sept. 4 bar fight at Buck-It’s Bar in downtown New Rockford. Those charges were announced the following Wednesday. Jeremy Martin, Shawna Dockter and Chance Labrie were charged with disorderly conduct in violation of N.D.C.C. 12.1-31...
On Thursday, Oct. 7, all of New Rockford-Sheyenne Public School’s maintenance and custodial staff walked out, citing multiple grievances with Superintendent Jill Louters. At 11:56 a.m., Louters received a text from O&M manager Tori Dockter, which was sent on behalf of herself and her custodial staff, Dalton Schuster and Randy Dockter. The message read, “On behalf of the custodial team, Dalton, Randy and I, this just isn’t working out. We feel there is too much micromanaging, non appre...
Have you ever gone bowling and struck all the pins down? Now imagine the excitement of bowling three strikes in a row-- a "turkey" in bowling terminology. As one of their community service projects, the Raymond B. Thorn American Legion Auxiliary Unit 30 of New Rockford answered the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation's request for donations for the renovation of the Wonder Lanes Bowling Alley in New Rockford. On Monday, October 4, the NRABC was presented a check for $1,000, the "turkey"...
The public is invited to a free will spaghetti supper to raise funds for Beth Harding, a McHenry resident. Harding was injured in a lawn mower accident on July 11, was hospitalized for 47 days and underwent 11 surgeries. She is in the process of getting a prosthetic. Spaghetti will be served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the McHenry Ambulance Hall. All proceeds will go towards Harding's mounting medical expenses. Those who cannot attend and wish to donate can contribute to the...
New Rockford-Sheyenne School was abuzz with Homecoming festivities the week of Oct. 4. The week kicked off with coronation in the school gym Monday morning. Seniors Hunter Jacobson and Mya Cudworth were crowned king and queen....
The Rockets traveled to Minnewaukan on Monday, Oct. 11 to take on the Four Winds-Minnewaukan Lady Indians in their home territory. The Rockets ran full force past the Lady Indians. With a passing error by Ezura Rainbow, the Rockets received the ball for Kennedy Demester to serve three, before making an error on her serve to give the Lady Indians a point on the scoreboard. Next to serve for the Lady Indians was DaNesha Leaf. The Rockets received the ball back after middle hitter Madisen Myhre...
On Tuesday, Oct. 12, the Rockets hosted the North Star Bearcats in the New Rockford-Sheyenne gymnasium. The Bearcats took the 3-0 win against the Rockets. Let's start with the first set. The Rockets came out of the flood gates strong. They were determined to put up a fight against the Bearcats. The Rockets held a seven point lead on the Bearcats in the first set, but after a timeout was called by North Star, the Rockets knew they would be in for a fight. The Bearcats scored six points to bring t...
New Rockford-Sheyenne was among 11 other teams to compete in the Carrington Varsity Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 9. The Carrington Cardinals finished first place after a 2-0 win over Strasburg-Zeeland. The Rockets were not on top of their game on Saturday. The Rockets first matchup of the day in pool play was against the Medina/Pingree-Buchanan Thunder. The Thunder defeated the Rockets 25-19 in the first set and 25-20 in the second set. With a tough loss to the Thunder, the Rockets...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne 2021 youth football season has come to an end. The 3rd-4th grade team was coached by Jeremy Risovi, Cade Melaas and Justin Ystaas....
The New Rockford High School Class of "66" had it's 55th class reunion on September 25. The party was held at the Vorland's. Those attending were Jim Ludwig, Mike Hilbert, David Valer, Earl Larson, Alicia Vorland and Wade Wipperling....
In the midst of a walkout by the school’s entire maintenance staff, and just hours removed from their first court hearing in the lawsuit filed by Klemetsrud’s Plumbing and Heating, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board held a short and routine meeting on Monday, Oct. 11. In her report, Superintendent Jill Louters briefly mentioned that preparation for that morning’s court hearing had occupied the majority of her time recently, and that the result of the hearing would be known by week’s end. Lo...
The North Dakota County Commissioners Association (NDCCA) met Monday, October 4 to elect new leadership on its Board of Directors for 2021-2022. The new NDCCA Board of Directors officers are: Chad Peterson, Cass County Commissioner, was elected President; Karen Anderson, Walsh County Commissioner, was elected Vice President; Joan Hollekim, Mountrail County Commissioner, was elected Treasurer and Perry Turner, McIntosh County Commissioner, became Past President Elected to a two-year term on the...
Last Saturday, Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed visiting the Dennis, Fran and Angie Walen home. This Saturday, he drove to Edinburg where he visited with his sister Sharon Laxdal, and was an overnight guest. Sunday, he was a visitor and supper guest at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. Thursday, brief stoppers at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Martin Koepplin and Karen Koepplin. Margie Anderson enjoyed a phone call with Bev Ellifson. Bev is doing well in Plymouth, Minn. Then came a phone call from Helen Emery of Grand Forks. Helen will be having back...
Friday, Shirley Packard kept an eye appointment in Jamestown. She took the South Central Transit out of Carrington, which is public transportation. Janet Laube and YipYip enjoyed a phone call with niece Shelly Nelson, from her home in Oklahoma, and sister-in-law Lois Ockert of Fargo. Lois will soon be in the process of making a blanket for her first great-grandchild. Mary Gerhtz was a Thursday helper at the Shirley Packard home, and on Tuesday, Calvin Packard and Kevin Johnson rearranged Shirley’s furniture. Wednesday, Ken and Marvis Holte w...
Last Wednesday, Jan Loe and Steph drove to Lakota for a visit with Marilyn Stenberg. Patti Clifton was in New Rockford last Thursday to watch a junior high football game between New Rockford-Sheyenne and Carrington. Great-nephew Gabe Clifton played for the Cardinals. Saturday, Steph and Jan Loe met Melissa Stenberg at Applebee's in Devils Lake for noon lunch and a visit. Melissa was here from Minneapolis visiting her mom Marilyn Stenberg in Lakota. Late Sunday afternoon, Greg and Cindy Hegland drove into Sheyenne and picked up Patti Clifton....
Raising three daughters has come with many delights, challenges, prayers and moments standing in that certain aisle at Target trying to figure out the differences between “ultra,” “Infinity FlexFoam,” “overnight,” “sport,” “wings,” “Radiant,” and “Just ask your wife, you goober.” One ordeal that all parents are destined to endure at some point is the dreaded school project – specifically designed by educators to exact revenge upon parents who actually believe that their child is “a joy to teach.” When our daughters first started school, I...
North Dakota is always competing. We compete with other states, and even other countries, for businesses, jobs and the workers needed to fill them. We compete for workers who choose which state to live in based on economic strength and opportunity, infrastructure and communities, and the quality of life. So, when the opportunity arises to make sound investments in our state and provide meaningful tax relief to our citizens using unanticipated resources – at a time when our financial condition i...
The Supreme Court’s authority, grounded since the dawn of the republic in its prestige and reputation, now faces the storms that have overwhelmed Congress and the Presidency, and diminished the institutional popularity of our political branches. A recent Gallup poll revealed that just 40% of the American people approve of the performance of the nation’s highest tribunal. The political polarization that has torn apart our grand republic represents a grave threat to the perception of the court as an apolitical body rendering detached, authoritati...
Irene McBain New Rockford, N.D. Irene McBain, 68, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at CHI St. Alexius Hospital, Carrington, N.D. Funeral service was held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford with burial at the Viking Cemetery, rural Maddock. Pastor Amy Kippen officiated the service with special music by Heather Klocke, Kaylee Nereson and Alicia Vorland. Casket bearers were Tim Tollefson, Lawrence Anderson, Ryan Nereson, Jeremy Kruse,...
Evangeline Blonigen Carrington, N.D. Evangeline "Angie" Blonigen, 84, of Carrington, N.D. died on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 at CHI St. Alexius, Carrington, N.D. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, with burial at the Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, N.D. Fr. Terry Dodge officiated the service with special music by Jennifer Hoornaert, Mike Murphy and Paul Murphy. Casket bearers were Ryan Nelson, Jeffrey Kummer, Dean Pennington, Steve...
The John Tesh radio show told me about an experiment done on competitive bicyclists. All the participants started by competing in a hot-weather bike ride. Then they were split in half, one group continued to train physically in the hot-weather conditions, and the other group focused their training on mental health, including positive affirmations, and learning how to deal with uncomfortable situations while racing. In the follow-up competition, the group who focused on mental training improved their speed and duration by 25%. We’ve all heard s...
The New Rockford community hosted a blood drive with Vitalant on September 23 at St. John’s Catholic Church, and collected a total of 44 units of blood products for patients in need. A total of 47 individuals volunteered to donate blood, and 39 individuals were able to donate at the Vitalant blood drive on September 23. A total of five donors also came forward to donate Power Red Cells (2RBC), which collects two units of red blood cells, while returning platelets, plasma and a saline solution back to the donor. There were two people who volunte...
Here are a few snapshots from the New Rockford-Sheyenne 2021 Homecoming week....
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets (5-3,3-1) conceded the 2021 Region 3 Championship to the Nelson County Chargers (8-0,4-0) on Friday night, falling by a score of 16-6 for their first loss since late August. The Chargers' defense entered Friday's championship showdown allowing just 12 points/game on average this season, by far the best in Region 3. It was a fact NR-S learned the hard way as their usually prolific ground attack was stymied all game long. The result was a relatively straight forwa...
The Rockets made the trek to Dunseith on Thursday, Oct. 7 to take on the Lady Dragons in their lair. The Lady Dragons started off hot by defeating the Rockets 25-23 in the first set, but their fire was vanquished for the next three sets. The Rockets defeated the Lady Dragons 3-1. The Rockets made a total of 13 errors in the first set alone, but once they got back on their feet, the Rockets made only 11 errors throughout the next three sets. Kelsie Belquist has had an amazing season so far for...
