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Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Eddy County is in the top five counties for positive COVID-19 cases per capita in the state. As of Tuesday, a total of 165 residents had tested positive for the virus since March. An outbreak in Towner County, for which Cando is the county seat, put them in the top spot with 37 active cases (169 cases per 10,000). Our neighbors to the east in Nelson County had 150 cases per 10,000, and our southern neighbor Foster County had 47 active cases, or 146 per 10,000. LaMoure and Eddy counties were...
An individual was killed in a one-vehicle crash in Eddy County on Monday, Oct. 19. According to the N.D. Highway Patrol (NDHP), a 2015 Jeep Cherokee was traveling northbound on County Road 14 south of New Rockford at about 9:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19. As the vehicle traveled northbound, the vehicle went in both the east and west ditch, finally traveling mostly in the west ditch. The vehicle vaulted over an approach near 17th St NE, landed and began to roll. At some point during the rollover, the vehicle caught on fire, then came to rest f...
There's so much happening in New Rockford this Halloween it's scary!! The fun weekend kicks off with roller skating at the Brown Memorial on Friday, October 30 from 7 - 8 p.m. The volunteers invite you to "Bring your little pumpkins to skate with us!" Be sure to wear your costumes! A Spooktacular shopping event will be held on Saturday, October 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wallow Room located inside Rock Inn. Clean Little Boy Soaps, Scentsy, Java Momma coffee, and Color Street Nails will be...
I have lived through two Presidential elections, but this is the first one that I will know anything about. This month I agreed to learn and write about the election taking place on November 3. I'm already learning more than I thought I could imagine. Just last night, I saw a mail-in ballot for the first time. Let me tell you, it was not very simple. There are many names, and each candidate stands for something different. Voting is a big responsibility, especially in knowing who to vote for. I...
She makes sure all the numbers add up, and she takes the time to help customers. Denise Reis, the bookkeeper at Cash & Carry Lumber in New Rockford, received the Employee of the Month award for October. The honor comes at an opportune time, as in November she will celebrate 25 years at the company, almost her entire career. Her tenure is second only to her boss Bruce Gedrose, who has worked at the New Rockford business for 27 years. Denise obtained her post-secondary education from North Dakota...
1 years going deeper, reaching higher, growing stronger in faith was the theme of First Lutheran Church's commemorative centennial service on Sunday, Oct. 18. The service featured a combination of traditional and contemporary elements. The congregation all took part in the sacrament of communion simultaneously from their seats using prepackaged communion cups with wafer and juice. The service was organized in its entirely by the newly-formed worship planning committee, even the anniversary...
Sample results received on Thursday, Oct. 15 indicated that Fecal coliform (E.coli) bacteria were found in one of two wells that supply the City of New Rockford’s water. Therefore, on Friday, Oct. 16, the Department of Environmental Quality asked that the city implement a boil order. Fecal coliform bacteria can make people sick, and are a particular concern for individuals with weakened immune systems. Samples taken within the distribution system were not positive for Fecal coliform, but indicated that total coliform bacteria was present. F...
On October 26, students will resume full-time in-person instruction at New Rockford-Sheyenne School. All students enrolled in in-person learning will be in the classroom five days a week, from 8:35 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Robust sanitation and cleaning measures remain essential in reducing the transmission of the novel coronavirus, and will be an integral part of ensuring that students stay healthy. Two-ply fabric masks will continue to be required for all students and staff, but can be removed when classroom settings allow enough space for social...
The tenacity of the Women's Auxiliary Cemetery Association, past, present and future continues to awe us. It has been 27 months since the infamous July 8, 2018 wind storm wreaked havoc on two local cemeteries. In that time volunteers have worked tirelessly to restore those burial grounds and make additional improvements throughout. The funds to sustain their efforts come from donations, and for that they couldn't be more thankful. In fact, more than 260 individuals and organizations have...
Bruce was born in New Rockford, N.D., to Arthur and Olga Anderson on July 31, 1947. Bruce passed away unexpectedly October 14, 2020 at his home. He was the third of four children. Bruce grew up in New Rockford, N.D. where he attended all 12 grades and went on to attend Williston Jr. College on a basketball scholarship. There is where he met the love of his life Nancy Shaw. They were married for 50 years. They moved to Minot, N.D. where he finished college and became a teacher and outstanding c...
Last Sunday Jimmy Indergaard was a brief visitor at the Ervin Longnecker home bringing apples for the horses. Later Jimmy was a supper guest at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. Janet Laube and Yip Yip were brief visitors Thursday afternoon at the Charlotte Koepplin home. Sunday morning early visitors and coffee guests at the Ervin Longnecker home were Cory Jorgensen and Harrison. Wednesday Martin Koepplin stopped at the Charlotte Koepplin home for a short visit bringing some tasty tater-tot hotdish. Charlotte made a fair trade sending garden...
Craig Poulsen and Dave Swanson visited Todd Buehler last week. Brittin Buehler watched her grandparents several times last week. Elisa Buehler Wentz spent a couple of days last week visiting the family at the Buehler farm. Laurie Knaust stopped by to visit Todd and Nadley on Friday. Lacey Grann competed in the goat tying event at the Roughrider Rodeo finals in Jamestown over the weekend. John, Donna, Bobbi and Johnny Grann went to Jamestown Saturday and Sunday to watch the Roughrider Rodeo Finals. It was a little cool but a very good rodeo....
New Rockford and Sheyenne folks extend sympathy to the family of Gloria Rud. Wednesday Heidi Schnieder drove mom, Eloise Lucht to Grand Forks where Eloise got good news following an appointment for her eyes. Sandy Lies enjoyed a visit over coffee Thursday at the Janet Laube home bringing goodies. Judy McKnight was a brief stopper Sunday at the Shirley Packard home. Saturday Janet Laube enjoyed a catch up phone call from grandson Travis Laube from his home in Fargo. Wednesday evening visitor at the Ken and Marvis Holte home was daughter Amanda...
The foot clinic that was scheduled for last week was canceled due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases in the area. The next foot clinic will be held at the Sheyenne Senior Center on the morning of Thursday, Dec. 3. First Lutheran WELCA has made the decision to not hold its annual fall dinner this year for the safety of the workers and attendees. Patti Clifton kept an appointment in Carrington on Monday afternoon. Stay safe everyone!...
I check my temperature at least three times a day. Maybe this is because I am a woman in my late 30s who runs a bit warm anyway. Far more times than not, the thermometer gives a normal reading. If anyone is nearby, I will proudly announce, “It says I’m normal!” Then I laugh wildly because I know what a joke that is. 227 days have passed since the novel coronavirus altered our sense of reality and put a proverbial collar on our lives. We have adjusted and readjusted our outlooks as well as our priorities and behaviors. Nothing is normal, but eve...
The media is not the enemy. Law enforcement officers are not the enemy. Christians are not the enemy. President Trump is also not the enemy, nor is he some special kind of brave politician fighting for America. He fights for the people who support him, not for his enemies. Biden is much the same. I have heard from Americans on all ends of the political spectrum who are plugging their noses while they fill out their ballots this election season. While it seems that people think that 2020 is "the...
Arden Emil Nygaard, 95, Fargo, N.D., formerly of New Rockford, was called to his heavenly home on Oct. 18, 2020. Funeral service was Saturday, Oct. 24 at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. Burial was held at St. John's Catholic Cemetery. Service was officiated by Fr. Reese Weber with special music by Heather Klocke. Casket bearers were Mike Nygaard, Tom Nygaard, Lyle Nygaard, Daryl Nygaard, Jonathan Nygaard and Tyler Nygaard. Military honors by Raymond B. Thorn American Legion, Post #30,...
Ronald Charles Bucholz, age 90, of Carrington, N.D., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at Sanford Health in Fargo, N.D. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington. Burial was at Carrington Cemetery. Service was officiated by Rev. Sarah Shanks with special music by Clara Edwardson. Casket bearers were Brent Solberg, Bradley Solberg, Brock Solberg, Hannah Bucholz, Hailey Bucholz, Ryan Sumers, Ali Sumers, Grant Gader, Kyle Gader and Luke Gader. Military...
Clifford Leroy Reeves, 59, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. with his loving kids Allyssa and Chazz by his side after sustaining injuries from an accident. Visitation was Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Gilbertson Funeral Home. A celebration of his life was held on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Devils Lake Speedway, rural Doyon, N.D. A graveside service was held at the Warwick Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 23. Clifford, the son Clifford and Joan (Toso) Reeves was born in Devils...
David Lloyd Bort, 42, passed away on October 14, 2020, at the Bort family farm. A private funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 23 at Evans Funeral Home in Carrington. Burial was at Carrington Cemetery. Service was officiated by Rick Loewen. Honorary bearers were Peyton, Lillian, Xavier and Xandria. Military honors by North Dakota National Guard funeral honors team. David was born on April 5, 1978, at Grand Forks, N.D. He attended Carrington School and graduated with a GED from the State of...
Nearing the end of a two-week quarantine, snow, a contentious election, among many other 2020-ish happenings, I’m trying to focus on what I’m grateful for. Here’s my list: • The relative health and safety of my family, and the community I live in. • Friends who will make grocery store runs. • Orange-colored string lights. • Our neighbor’s projected house witch. • Conscientious and helpful school teachers. • Television shows like the Office, Seinfeld, The Good Place. • Dogs. Aren’t pets amazing? They have no clue that the world is chaotic; th...
The August 7, 1903, “Transcript” mentioned the “Bismarck Palladium” and the “Jamestown Alert.” A new ad: Hotel Davies, Davies & Buesing, props.; “Traveling Men’s Headquarters” “Steam Heated and Gas Lighted Thruout.” All the machinery had been placed in the roller mill, and the crew was building wheat pits and flour chutes. A note said that barber and band leader Lou Smith had left New Rockford [he did so on July 28], maybe for Montana. He had left several debts owed to various New Rockford...
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, destined to be the next member of the U.S. Supreme Court, has characterized her approach to constitutional interpretation as a mixture of “originalism” and “textualism.” She has said that the Constitution should be interpreted as it was understood when it was ratified. She shares this approach with her mentor, the late Justice Antonin Scalia, a conservative icon. The two doctrinal methods are frequently in conflict. That leaves Judge Barrett in a position to choose which method she would employ, in which cases, for var...
Hunting is a big deal around these parts, and it seems to have been that way for a long time. When it comes to related artifacts found in the museum, the sport of bird hunting dominates. There are many more photos like the one above dating around 1910. It was a time when there were few rules and regulations regarding wildlife. The sky really was the limit! Upon close inspection of the above photo, it is clear these gentlemen harvested a variety of birds ranging from Canada geese, several...
