Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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The 2024 election has come and gone, and the unofficial results are in. A total of 1,228 ballots were cast in Eddy County for this year's general election, and several important races were decided. The only contested race in Eddy County was a closely watched election for a seat at the county commission table, as Commissioner Glenda Collier took on a challenge from Joanna Larson. Despite Larson earning more votes than Collier in this summer's primary election, Collier ultimately emerged...
In this issue we observe Veterans Day and honor our local veterans. See pages 4, 11 and 12. Above: Sheyenne veterans Ken Ames and David Karlsbraaten were among 200 veterans to spend time in Washington, D.C. as part of the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota in September....
At Monday’s Eddy County Commission meeting, Emergency Manager Lisa Thompson recommended approval of the Model D zoning ordinances for floodplain management, as well as the addition of hardship variance provisions to the county’s zoning ordinances. No public comments were received, and no members of the public attended the hearing, Thompson said. The commission approved both ordinance changes. Notices regarding both are published on page 9, and copies of the full ordinances are available at the...
Toys For Tots is a program run by the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves that collects new, unwrapped toys for children in families in need at Christmas. In each community, one individual – whether a Marine, a member of a Marine Corps League Detachment, or a member of a local community organization – is appointed as the Toys for Tots Coordinator. Glenda Collier, a downtown business owner in New Rockford, has chosen to take on that role in her community, as she's a big supporter for programs that are affiliated with veterans. As the coordinator, she is...
At their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, city commissioners voted to demolish a blighted structure in downtown New Rockford. Located at 806 1st Ave North in New Rockford, the building is described as being in disrepair and "unfit for human habitation." The structure is connected to Vorland Land Company's offices across the street from Rockin' Fitness. According to Vorland Land Company owner, Dean Vorland, the two structures do not share a common wall. Richard Hucke, the owner of the...
On Friday, Nov. 1, the New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual year-end social for the first time since 2018. About 30 members and their guests feasted on a pasta and salad bar at the New Rockford Golf Course & Event Center. After dinner, President Amy Wobbema and board member Faith Presnell presented several awards to local businesses. This year, the Chamber board sought nominations from the public for five special awards. The winners were as noted below, along with an edited...
United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that Collin Ray Delorme, also known as Collin Ray Delorme Sr., age 29, from St. Michael, N.D., appeared in federal court on October 9, 2024, in Fargo and pleaded guilty before District Court Judge Peter Welte to three counts of Child Abuse in Indian country. As noted in court documents, on Feb. 18, 2023, Delorme’s co-defendant Kenzie Rose Baker called 911 from a home in St. Michael on the Spirit Lake Reservation and reported a one-year-old child was not breathing. The child was transported to C...
Last Wednesday, Jan Loe's niece Marcia Bollingberg of Courtney met Jan, Steve and Steph for supper in Jamestown. Halloween night was calm, dry and not very cold so a good number of Trick or Treaters covered the streets of Sheyenne on Thursday night. Tea Cup, the parade cow, had a costume and was seen on the east end of town. Corn harvest was in full swing last week. Lots of pink chaff from the corn (often called bee's wings) lines the edges of Main Street. On Saturday, Nov. 2, Open Season Lodge and Event Center was the venue for a large pool...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Myron Jury. Sunday found Calvin Packard and mom Shirley enjoying breakfast at the Rockford Café. Pastor Thomas Eckstein stopped in at the Charlotte Koepplin home briefly Tuesday and gave Charlotte, Diana Rue, Ed Brecto and Cheryl Janzen communion and was on his way to the Shirley Packard home for the same reason. The others enjoyed a visit over ice cream and rolls brought by Diana. Saturday, Jimmy Indergaard was a supper guest at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home and later all took in...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Leevers Foods acquires Harvey's Warehouse Grocery Leevers Foods will officially take over Harvey's Warehouse Grocery in Devils Lake on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, marking the completion of a month-long negotiation. The sale, which had been suspected by many of the store's loyal customers, was confirmed this week after Donna and Rob Marthe, who have owned the store since 1996, waited for Leevers to make the official announcement. James L...
You know how it is when the weather gets cool. The leaves change colors. The birds start to migrate. And out of the clear blue sky, your family drops a bomb on you. Not a literal bomb. We fight like every other family, but none of us use lethal weapons. Yet. During a perfectly nice dinner where everyone at the table was peacefully staring at their phones, the female wing of the family launched a barrage. “We’re not spending enough time together as a family,” announced my sister. I didn...
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, D.C., became the focal point of reverence for America's veterans. Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each nation's highest place of honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe). These memorial...
The presidential election of 1788, the first under the newly minted Constitution, was unusual and even unique in ways that 21st century Americans can scarcely imagine. For one, there was no campaigning. In the 18th century, it was an unwritten rule that any display of ambition would be unseemly. For another, George Washington, widely viewed as Father of His Country, was for all practical purposes anointed by his fellow citizens. As it happened, he was elected unanimously by the Electoral College, a feat that he would achieve, again, in the...
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, There is an old saying that goes, “The only thing that never changes is that things always change.” Well, we are now in a season of change; quite significant changes at that. The most prominent change that will affect every one of us is the weather. In the month of November, we go from the tolerable temperatures of fall to the very cold temperatures of winter. The farmers finish up their harvest and the flower and vegetable gardens are done producing. The hours of daylight get less and less each day. For...
Myron Jury, Jr. Minnewaukan, N.D. Myron Allen "Mick" Jury, Jr., 85, of Minnewaukan, N.D. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 at CHI St. Alexius Health in Devils Lake after a brief battle with cancer. A celebration of his life was held on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Devils Lake with Pastor Dayne Zachrison officiating. Burial will follow at a later time in Ellendale, N.D. Visitation and lunch followed the service. The...
Reports on May 20, 1907, showed the following: The First National Bank of New Rockford, James E. Hyde, cashier, showed resources (assets) of $88,587.40, up $683.37 from the $87,904.03 of March 22. Checking accounts were $12,768.34, down $4,085.79 from the $16,854.13 of March 22. The Bank of New Rockford, Assistant Cashier P.J. Braman, had resources (assets) of $193,444.29, down $7,252.23 from the $200,696.52 of March 22. Checking accounts amounted to $82,486.43, down $1,519.96 from the...
Over the last 12 months, I’ve received more than 600 emails, text messages, phone calls and other forms of communication where people asked me a question related to trees and forests. Yes, I actually track those numbers. One of the more interesting questions came a few weeks ago and it was pretty simple. How much is a mature shelter belt worth? Oh, where to begin? The question was straightforward, but a simple response was impossible. There are too many unknowns. What resource is being protected? Soil and/or crops? A farmstead? Livestock? Is a...
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about writing a living will? I’m approaching age 73 and in poor health and would like to get this done without spending a lot of money. Need Help Dear Need, Preparing a living will now is a smart decision that gives you say in how you want to be treated at the end of your life. Here’s what you should know, along with some resources to help you write one. What to prepare To adequately spell out your wishes regarding your end-of-life medical treat...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne volleyball team finished their regular season on Monday, Nov. 4 in Maddock against the Region 4 Benson County Wildcats. Earlier this season, the Rockets came up short 1-3 sets to the Wildcats at home. However, the Rockets were itching for the rematch of the century. The Rockets started out strong in the first set, taking a 10-point lead before the Wildcats began to pick up the pace. The Rockets fell short in set one 23-25 and again in set two 21-25. Sets three, four...
Mark and Lisa Becker, owners of Rocket Wash, were one of many businesses set up in the Brown Memorial on Thursday, Oct. 31 for the New Rockford Lions Club's annual Trunk or Treat event. Here, they are shown giving candy to the Risovi kids....
The clocks have been turned back an hour, there’s frost in the morning and it’s gotten chilly. One thing is for certain, winter is coming! We are currently waiting for it to get just a little bit colder and stay cold consistently to put up the ice rink for the season. We want to extend a HUGE shoutout to the NR-S/M Rocket Football team for an incredibly successful season this year! We just completed a tree grant, with the help of a few of Mr. Belquist’s classes, some of the city's public works crew, and Mark Lange who lent us his auger to di...
Veterans The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a veteran as one who has served his country in the armed forces, especially in time of war. Veterans Day was established by our government as a federal holiday in honor of all veterans of the armed forces. Code of the U.S. Fighting Force I. I am an American fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. II. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still...
After a dominant 64-28 victory in the playoff semifinals, the New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets are bound for the Dakota Bowl. On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Rockets hosted the Westhope/Newburg/Glenburn Sioux in a highly anticipated matchup between two 9-man football heavyweights. Both squads were also semifinal teams last year that fell short of the championship game, and a season later they now found themselves in New Rockford to decide which will find redemption and finally advance to the...
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