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Every year dozens of area students graduate high school. After regular recognition on these pages during their high school years, many of them are rarely mentioned in the local news once they move into college and career life. True, the “Transcript” does publish the dean’s lists and graduation releases sent from area colleges that feature local students. However, this time we decided to take things a step further and do more to recognize and congratulate the academic intelligence, athletic talents and artistic performances of local alumn...
As we move into the second week of the 66th Legislative Session, we are starting to see more bills on the House Floor as committees have completed their work on some of the smaller ones. Besides hearing bills, the committees we serve on are having overviews of various departments. The Human Service Committee had extensive reviews of the operations of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health. The Energy and Natural Resources Committee had overviews of the Oil and Gas Division, the ND Pipeline Authority as well as the Game an...
The 66th Legislative Session is moving forward with a few tweaks that have made the first few days interesting. We gaveled in for our first day's roll call on Jan. 3 at noon to hear the Governor's State of the State Address. Prior to that, in the morning, we gathered in the House to hear the State of the Tribes Address and the State of the Judiciary Address. Neither of those were heard last session but have been returned to the protocol and process that is important to hear how both of those entities have issues coming into the session. The...
Although not quite two years out of high school, Joshua McKnight is making an impressionable mark for himself at Valley City State University (VCSU). On and off the football field, Josh, as he is more commonly known, conducts himself as a young man looking toward a bright future. Football always has played a enormous role in Josh's life. Moving to New Rockford from Texas when he was only 5 years old, Josh adjusted well to the cold winters because he enjoyed playing outdoor pick-up football...
Bills would boost human services, education and workforce development Senator Joan Heckaman (D-23) and Representative Josh Boschee (D-44) introduced legislation today that would utilize earnings from the Legacy Fund to fund key priorities in the state and provide for greater investment of the fund in North Dakota. Senator Heckman’s bill, SB 2276, would require that a portion of the principal within the Legacy Fund is invested within the state of North Dakota. “The Treasurer’s Office has done a great job investing the principal to ensure the s...
“Patience” is a pointed satire of the Aesthetic Movement, which flourished in mid-19th century England and United States. “Art for Art’s Sake” was its followers’ motto. More than 135 years since its premiere, audiences will still relate to the comedy as a brilliant send-up of any fad or movement be it Goth, Beatniks, Flower Children or Pokemon. In the operetta, all the upper-class young ladies in the village, rapturously caught up in aestheticism, have conceived an affection for two aesthetic poets— a “fleshly” poet and an “idyllic” poet. B...
John and Donna Grann returned from Houston, Texas on Monday. Lacey Grann went back to Fargo on Monday to start her final semester in Civil Engineering at NDSU. Tom and Pam Schmid went to Hampden to see Pam’s dad, Bud Hermanson on Monday. Jakob Schmid and Alison Widmer enjoyed their trip to Frisco, Texas to cheer on the NDSU Bison. Linda Madson’s nephew, Kelly VenHuizen of Cooperstown stopped in at the Madson’s for a brief visit on Thursday. Wednesday, Lester Roberts was in New Rockford on business. Lester was in Minnewaukan on Thursday also...
Commissioners also seek advice from new state’s attorney on former Mill Pump and Cheers property issues Eddy County Commissioners were pleased with the number of applications they received for the Eddy County Road Superintendent position, vacated by 42-year veteran Irvin Loe. Each of the commissioners reviewed the applications at their regular meeting on Jan. 16, where they identified seven candidates to call for interviews on Feb. 19 and 21. Names of the finalists for the position will be relea...
Eric and Lisa Longnecker and family are happy to be back from a trip of fun and relaxation in Mexico. Sunday visitors and supper guests at the Esther Indergaard home were Andy and Ruth Braaten and Nelly and Jimmy Indengaard. David and Karen Anderson brought fresh caught fish to Margie Anderson one afternoon. Charlotte Koepplin was among: the ladies to attend a baby shower for Allyssa Koepplin Saturday at the New Rockford Golf Course. Saturday evening found Ervin Longnecker, Eric and Lisa Longnecker, Cory Longnecker among the many who attended t...
Open house set for Tuesday during home girls basketball game A few cosmetic touches are still to be applied, but the brand-new addition to Midkota High School in Glenfield has, at long last, opened its doors. Upon the arrival of students back from the holiday break on Wednesday, Jan. 2, the recently-completed 10,500-square-foot eastern wing at MHS was officially inaugurated. It sits adjacent to the current 1964 building. Midkota plans to hold an Open House to show off the new renovations to the...
Last Wednesday, Patti Clifton rode along to Carrington with Jan Loe where Jan kept an appointment. They had lunch and did some shopping before returning to Sheyenne. Barb Eversvik picked up Jan Loe on Thursday and they drove to Devils Lake where they joined the "Warwick Ladies" for lunch and visiting. Steph Loe and Jan Loe drove to the Spirit Lake Casino for supper on Saturday evening. Following worship and a church council meeting on Sunday, Bonnie Deegan and Jan Loe drove to New Rockford for lunch. Later, they visited with Bonnie's mom at...
Thursday visitor at the Shirley Packard home was Judy McKnight. Ken Holte enjoyed a phone chat with his oldest living cousin, Harold Holte, of Grand Forks recently. They had a good family catch-up. Allyssa Koepplin, mother to be, was the guest of honor Saturday at a baby shower at the New Rockford Golf Club. Among those bringing sweet baby wishes were Dianne Allmaras, Karen Koepplin, Janelle Koepplin, Amanda Koepplin, Charlotte Koepplin, Danielle Beckly and Chevelle, Kerigan Koepplin, Julie Johnson, Christen Allmaras, Metta McDowell, Jenaie...
Back in the days of the Roundtable, the knights insisted that the king have a moat to be a respected member of the Council of Kings. Consequently, a tradition grew making moat ownership a prerequisite for being a king. Over in Washington D.C., the Republicans and Democrats have reached an impasse over the construction of a wall between the United States and Mexico. The Trump faction is standing firm for a 30-foot wall while the Democratic counteroffer has been 150 feet of chicken wire. Nobody...
We're celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and legacy this week. In these angry and divisive times, we all could benefit by reminding ourselves of his words' truth, civility and wisdom. Too many of us are consumed with hatred and anger, which have reared their ugly heads in our public discourse lately. Dr. King, who endured hatred so ugly and excessive that it led to his assassination, spoke often of the futility of hating anyone or anything— of how hating harms the hater than t...
Lauren Roscoe graduated from NR-S in May of 2018. She has since completed her first semester at Valley City State University with presidential honors. This honor is extended to students who achieved a grade point average of 4.0, demonstrating excellence in scholarship. Roscoe has also been selected to the National Society of Leadership and Success....
I knew it wasn't just me! In recent weeks I've overheard multiple shoppers gripe about navigating the wildly dissimilar credit card setups at different establishments. Credit card machines have gotten just as confusing as the clothing and footwear business, where arrogant designers create fashions with sizes that have no relation to other designers' sizes. ("Do you want the size zero that is suitable for supermodels or the size zero that substitutes for a sofa cover?") I'm not in favor of...
Students from various colleges and universities have been named to the president’s list or dean’s list for the 2018 fall academic semester. In order to be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a 3.5 grade point average or higher and be enrolled full time with at least 12 college credits. Student honors are listed individually and categorized by college or university, then by hometown. Each students’ academic major is also listed when available. North Dakota State University Many area students were among the 4,125 placed on the dean’s...
David E. Mehlhoff, 75, passed away on Jan. 14, 2019, at his home in Bismarck, N.D. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2018 at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. Rev. Doug Nemitz will officiate. Burial will be at Prairie Home Cemetery in New Rockford. Honorary bearers will be his grandchildren: Ben, Adam, Dustin, Santana, David, Faith, Lindsey, Emily, Kari, Tony, Taylor, Angelia and Tudie. David was born April 15, 1943 to Frances and Philip Mehlhoff in Vancouver, Wash. David attende...
The late DeVon Allmaras, of New Rockford, is one of 6,000 North Dakotans to be memorialized in a statewide memorial project undertaken by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Allmaras passed away on June 5, 2018, after an ongoing battle with cancer. Her absence continues to be felt throughout the community as she was diligently involved in many organizational boards and local government committees. Allmaras’ obituary and photograph have since been archived as part of the Heritage Family memorial program and are now available to view o...
ALERT! Quarantine mode: separate toothbrushes, separate blankets, Lysol doorknobs and light switches every morning, noon and before bed. Gatorade...check, BRAT diet...check. Constant laundry. “Don’t go near him! In fact, don’t even look at him.” Batten down the hatches. Please God, don’t let me catch this. See, not only do we have the stomach virus, we’re also on vacation. It’s 65 degrees outside. There’s a heated pool out there. And palm trees. Heck, I may even enjoy some exercise in this weather. Maybe. But instead, I’m fixated on a youn...
Life is filled with thoughts and ideas. Many spend their time trying to keep busy because they do not want to think about what God expects from them. The strategy is to live in a state of distraction so their conscience will never have the occasion to pause and ponder about the true meaning of life. Everyone is unique and that's what makes life interesting, but I was thinking the other day about how many are always on the go and never sit still for a moment unless they are forced to stop. Somewh...
The March 21, 1902, “Transcript” said during the recent storm the barn door on Jacob Valer’s farm was somehow left open and five young cattle wandered out into the driving snow. They were discovered dead three miles away. During the previous week (March 9-15, 1902) C.E. Clure had sold his large house and barn in west New Rockford to J.L. Prader Sr. The Clure family would move to their farm south of town. About two weeks prior, two of Walter Priest’s horses strayed. On March 14, one was found dea...
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the warning signs for glaucoma? My 65-year-old brother lost some of his vision because of it but never had a clue anything was wrong. Could I be at risk too? Concerned Sister Dear Concerned, It’s called the “silent thief of sight” for a reason. With no early warning signs or pain, most people that have glaucoma don’t realize it until their vision begins to deteriorate. Here’s what you should know. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic ner...
I am a master procrastinator. It’s true. It goes all the way back to junior high, but I got better at it as I got older because I practiced a lot. If you’re also a procrastinator, you understand what it’s like to put off an assignment for days or weeks at a time. Then, when it comes down to the wire, you put in an all-nighter, only finishing half an hour before it’s due. All the while, you tell yourself that you thrive under these conditions and that you do your best work under pressur...
Carter Amnesty Jan. 22, 2019— The Fargo Forum reported that President Jimmy Carter issued an amnesty to Vietnam War draft evaders on this date in 1977. The amnesty came a day earlier, as one of President Carter’s first acts in office. The move also fulfilled one of the President’s most popular campaign promises. The amnesty granted a complete pardon to all Vietnam-era evaders who were not involved in any acts of violence. Although it did not apply to deserters, the amnesty allowed any overseas American evaders to return home without prose...
