Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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New Rockford city officials held public input meetings on Thursday, Oct. 28, to gauge support for a proposed street improvement project. About a dozen citizens gathered Thursday afternoon for the first meeting, when Transcript representatives were present. Wade Senger, Project Manager for Interstate Engineering, went through a short slide presentation outlining the key pieces of the proposal. Of the three alternatives previously presented and published in this newspaper, the city commission has...
This Halloween was definitely one to remember, with three days of fun, games and candy galore for kids. Youth got plenty of mileage out of their costumes, and adults had opportunities to dress up too!...
Eddy County officials got an update on the Lake Washington Road project from Ben Aaseth, a professional engineer with Interstate Engineering, at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Aaseth explained that the project, which would pave about eight-tenths of one mile along Eddy County 8, could be let for bidding as early as April. However, a few more details need to be ironed out. Much of the discussion centered around funding for construction engineering. According to Aaseth, the county could...
All are invited to a Veterans Day Breakfast. On Thursday, Nov. 11, enjoy pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee in fellowship with friends and neighbors. Veterans eat free, and all others are welcome with a free will offering. Serving from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New Rockford Eagles Club. The breakfast is hosted by the American Legion Post 30 Auxiliary. The Lions Club will be providing diabetes and blood pressure checks for a free will offering....
New Rockford city commissioners reviewed several ordinance changes Monday, which were proposed by city attorney Travis Peterson. At the Nov. 1 regular meeting, Peterson brought the proposed revisions for a first reading. He noted that all were the result of discussions held at previous meetings on a variety of issues. There were two primary changes, for which language was revised in several sections as needed. First, the commission sought to take control of making determinations regarding...
The New Rockford Lions Club hosted a Fiesta Taco Bar on Sunday, Oct. 4 during Fire Prevention Week. They raised $2,000 to help the New Rockford Fire Department with equipment expenses. The Lions Club then added $8,000 more, for a total of $10,000 going to the fire department....
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Bottineau County’s cattlemen struggle with severe drought Cattle producers in Bottineau County have taken drastic measures this summer to keep the drought from stalling their operations. Cutting herd numbers, feeding alternatives, and early weaning of calves are just a few of the ways cattlemen are adapting. When the drought was at its peak this fall, one Bottineau County cattle pro...
During the summer of 2020, four members of the Oberon School Board were suspended by Gov. Doug Burgum and charged with a multitude of felonies and misdemeanors. Now more than a year later, sentencing decisions are finally rolling in. The charges were filed after the school board hired a sales firm by the name of Victim, Survivor, the Voice, LLC (VSV). Court records show that the firm wasn’t in good standing with the N.D. Secretary of State’s Office, lacked the necessary credentials to con...
New Rockford-Sheyenne Principal Avolt Baumbach announced the first quarter Honor Rolls this past week. Congratulations to all! High School A Honor Roll Seniors: Maria Becker, Nicholas Berglund, Mya Cudworth, Matthew Duchscherer, Koby Duda, Alexa Holth, Joshua Homiston, Emma Janz, Kaden Jensen, Janika McCorkle, Andrew Presnell, Caden Price, Madison Schuster, Delana Thomas, Alyssa Thumb, Macey Wobbema. Juniors: Taylor Anderson, Hallie Brown, Kyria Dockter, Emma Duda, Mark McDowell, Madisen Myhre. Sophomores: Kate Allmaras, Claire Becker, Kelsie...
Ken and Marvis Holte called Arkansas on Saturday and wished Marvis’ sister Ardy Yates a happy birthday, only to find out that the Yates had lost their good friend Matilda. Eloise Lucht is looking forward to having son Scott and Mrs. Lucht come from Rochester, Minn. for Thanksgiving. Scott has been busy putting new windows in his home. Shirley rode the New Rockford van to Carrington one day to do some necessary shopping. Sunday, Calvin Packard was a helper at mom’s. MarJean Pfau stopped briefly one day at the Janet Laube home and did a couple of...
Last Monday afternoon, Patti Clifton was in Carrington for appointments at the Carrington Health Center. Following her appointments, Patti did some shopping in Carrington and New Rockford before returning to Sheyenne. Patti Clifton and Jan Loe had lunch in Carrington last Wednesday. They also did a few errands as well as some shopping. They made a stop at Community Credit Union and Miller's in New Rockford on their way back to Sheyenne. The cool weather and wind didn't stop the Trick or Treaters on Halloween evening. Those stopping at my house...
Last Friday, Oct. 22, James Walter Indergaard celebrated his birthday by going out to supper with his brother Tim and Bobbi Jo Indergaard, Amanda Koepplin and Evelyn. Nikki Braaten and friend Paige, and Ruth Braaten, enjoyed dinner out with Sharion and friend Keith on Saturday. Martin Koepplin did some Friday morning errands for his sister Charlotte Koepplin. Tuesday, Karen Koepplin was a brief stopper at Charlotte’s, and uncle Eugene Weisenburger gave Charlotte a call from sunny Arizona, wondering about the weather and remaining harvest h...
Congrats to Grace Kelley, Dean Kurtz, Julie Huso and Rhonda Dauenhauer on winning an Ed Gedrose original framed print from the Ed Gedrose art raffle. All proceeds from the raffle tickets went towards the New Rockford-Sheyenne second gymnasium project....
The winners of the Eagles Auxiliary raffle were drawn on Saturday, Oct. 30 at the close of the Eagles Craft and Bake Sale. All proceeds from the raffle ticket sales go to the New Rockford Eagles Auxiliary. Congrats to these winners! Sharon Burgard - $250 Cash, Haley Larson - $100 Cash, Tammy Longnecker - $50 Cash, Dillon Hewitt - $50 Cash, Lance Teubner - $50 Cash, Beth Harding - $50 Mick’s 281 Gift Certificate, Brendon Ruppell – 20 Lbs. Beef, and Mike Balvitsch – Mystery Basket....
It's no surprise that current and former members of the military make great entrepreneurs. The resilience, determination, and fortitude they acquired while in uniform was a great training ground for becoming a successful small business owner. Working in collaboration with our government and community partners, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plays an important role in supporting service members as they exit the military and become entrepreneurs. During National Veterans Small...
I’m wondering if New Rockford property owners know what they are signing up for by not making their voices heard regarding the street improvement project currently being reviewed by the City of New Rockford. You are looking at close to $9,000,000.00 in special assessments for Plan A, and that’s before they tack on the interest and any cost overruns. I’m showing you this figure in zeros so maybe you can better grasp the cost. This money will be paid by you, the property owners, at 4% interest over 15 years. (Hmm, 4% is a pretty good return on yo...
Open letter to the New Rockford, N.D. public at large. First and foremost I do believe in God, I support and defend the U.S. Constitution, am pro-life and I am an anti-Communist! I participated in the Cold War. I personally chopped some pieces out of the Berlin Wall. I am such an anti-Communist, I fired my red blood cells for being red! Side note, for those who do not know, I have been fighting low blood pressure for 44 months and finally found out it is due to my red blood cells not...
Daniel Newman Fessenden, N.D. Daniel J. Newman, 65, Bismarck, formerly of Fessenden, N.D., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at Missouri Slope Nursing Home in Bismarck. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 at Concordia Lutheran Church, rural Fessenden. Pastor Pauline Crowder officiated and burial was at Hillside Cemetery, Fessenden. Daniel Jerome Newman was born on Jan. 30, 1956 in Maddock, N.D. He was the first of five children born to Donald and Lenora (Fossen) Newman. It w...
LuVerne Hoyt McHenry, N.D. LuVerne Hoyt, 83, of McHenry, N.D., passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, at his home. Funeral service was held on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, McHenry, N.D. with burial at Bethlehem Cemetery, McHenry, N.D. Deacon Tara Ulrich officiated with special music by Annola Black and Bernie Madsoe. Casket bearers were Blaine Hovland, Christopher Hovland, Wyatt Hoyt, Laine Hoyt, Levi Hoyt, Brody Hoyt and Kade Hoyt. Honorary bearers were...
Gregory Johnson Carrington, N.D. Gregory Nils Johnson, 69, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at the CHI St. Alexis Health Center, Carrington. Funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington. Rev. Ray Hagan officiated, with special music by Brenda Larson and Clara Edwardson. Casket bearers were Tom Bronaugh, Bob Gross, Greg Hoeckle, Arick Scherr, Tyre Lealpaldt, Marty Hochhalter, Dan Miller, Scott Miller, Marc VanRay and Dale Eggers. Honorary bearers were all of...
Grace and Peace to you from God our Father. Amen. It is getting to be about that time of year. Halloween is over and retail outfits, big and small alike, are skimming over Thanksgiving and marching right into the Christmas season. It seems a shame, but if I were in retail, it is likely I would be doing the same thing. After all, how hard it must be to put a really big sales push into a season in which we are to be thankful for what we already have. Along with this season comes the hustle and bustle of getting ready for the Christmas season....
As we move further and further into the 21st century, we also move further away from some of the most impactful events of the century before. Countless books and movies have been made about the two world wars that devastated much of the world in such a short period of time. Still, it is too easy to lose touch with these monumental events. That is why this summer, while cleaning the Stavanger Church, the Eddy County Museum staff worked to create a permanent exhibit to highlight the impact these...
On July 20, 1904, bricklayers began their work on the Phillips Academy building. Cyrus Ruland came in from the Tiffany Flats on business. Otto Henning, the manager of Dr. Charles MacLachlan’s farm southeast of town, came in on business. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Forbes were in shopping. Martin Dwzrsman [sp?] was in from his farm northeast of town on business. Ida Radtke of Sparta, Wisc., arrived to visit her brothers W.E. and H.J., and their families; she left on Aug. 8. Mrs. A.A. Pettit left for a len...
Dear Savvy Senior, When my dad died, we thought he had a life insurance policy, but we have no idea how to track it down. Any suggestions? Searching Son Dear Searching, Lost or forgotten life insurance policies are very common in the U.S. According to a study by Consumer Reports, one out of every 600 people is the beneficiary of an unclaimed life insurance policy with an average benefit of $2,000. It could be like finding out you have a secret savings account. While unfortunately, there isn’t a...
Veteran’s Day is observed on Nov. 11 – to commemorate the end of WWI at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918. The day honors (and justly so) all of America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. The word “veteran” can be used in a completely different context to describe someone (or something) with long experience in some occupation or skill. Let’s stretch the meaning a bit more and talk about “Veteran Trees” – trees with historic significance, or those that have lived a long life of se...
