Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 37
A new era in the coronavirus pandemic is beginning this holiday season. COVID-19 vaccines have now been approved for children ages 5-11, the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates have been announced, and the delta variant surge appears to be tapering off. As of Wednesday, Nov. 10, the total number of active positives in North Dakota was 3,692, down from 4,595 in early October. Similar numbers are being seen throughout the country, but questions remain about whether this positive trend will c...
At their meeting on Monday, Nov. 15, NR-S Superintendent Jill Louters will ask the school board to withdraw from the East Central Center for Exceptional Children Special Education Unit (East Central). This is the second time Louters has asked the NR-S school board to consider special education services aside from East Central. The school board unanimously voted "no" to the request in January 2018. In her Summary of Proposed Action, which is posted in the board packet on the NR-S school website,...
The Cardinal wrestling mats will be making a bit of a road trip eight days from now, 16 miles to New Rockford, for Carrington's "home" opener in the NR-S Gym against the Oakes Tornadoes. It wasn't something that Coach Josh Kerbaugh's program had to do, but what they felt they should do to recognize the contributions of one of their most dedicated grapplers. Rocket senior Matthew Duchscherer has wrestled for the Carrington program since third grade when he began with the Pitcrew youth team, and w...
With the NR-S School District’s buses set to endure another winter out in the elements, discussions are ramping up about building a new storage facility next year. The NR-S Building Committee met on Wednesday, Nov. 10, to continue discussions on the possibility of building a new structure that would house the district's school buses. Prior to the meeting, building committee member Patti Larson had traveled to Minnewaukan, Fessenden and Carrington to tour their respective storage facilities. L...
The North Dakota Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers has awarded New Rockford's Stacy Benz with the 2021 Public Citizen of the Year Award. A native of Leeds, N.D., Benz and her family moved to New Rockford roughly 10 years ago, and she's been providing outstanding leadership in various roles at the Four Winds Community School ever since. Benz is currently in her second year as the principal of Four Winds High School. "I was very surprised when I was notified by email that I h...
Jolly Jingle is back! The New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce will give away $1,000 to local shoppers this holiday season. The promotion runs from Monday, Nov. 15 to Sunday, Dec. 12. Shoppers get an entry for each purchase of $10 or more from a participating business. Simply fill out the pink slip and drop it in the Jolly Jingle gift box at that business. The more businesses you support, the more chances you have to win! Each participating business will also have a bonus drawing during the promotional period. On their designated day, each...
Acting United States Attorney Nick Chase announced Tuesday that a federal grand jury has indicted five individuals for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance and Distribution of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine). The indictment alleged that the following individuals conspired to sell methamphetamine: • Uzziel Lucero Garcia, a/k/a O Girl, a/k/a Uzzi, age 25, Arizona • Allan Gordon Widmayer, a/k/a Woody, age 57, Minot, North Dakota • Corey James Baker, age 50, Sheyenne, North Dakota • Nathan James Smith,...
Darnell Lindsey of Glenfield was hired by Community Credit Union (CCU) this summer. In his role as a loan officer, Darnell works with members on both ag and consumer loans from the Carrington office. Lindsey is originally from Crosby, N.D., and brings experience in automotive sales and finance to his position. With the new "Find a Vehicle" tool on the Community Credit Union website, www.joinccu.com, individuals can search for the right vehicle and apply online for a loan. "Community Credit...
NR-S high school musicians Hallie Brown and Jacob Louters were both accepted into the Honor Chorus after a recorded audition was submitted. Students from ND, MT, and SD participated in the two-day festival Nov. 5-6. Northwest Festival is sponsored by the Minot State University Music Department....
Living through a pandemic can lead to many uncertainties, although one thing we are sure of, is that the need for blood never ceases. Blood is only usable for 42 days, so a constant supply is always needed, no matter the season. Winter has challenges, with the threat of weather, and traveling, and holiday schedules and planning. New Rockford residents are gearing up for a community blood drive to help prevent possible blood shortages in the coming weeks. "In areas with harsh winter weather, cold weather and storms often keep people from...
On Thursday, Nov. 4, more than 1,000 students from 22 area schools had the opportunity to experience a variety of occupations at the Health, Technology and Trades Career Fair at Jamestown Civic Center. Organized by the Region 6 Inter-Agency Transition Team, the event brought 29 vendors with 59 different booths. Highlighted were occupations requiring one to two years of college. All schools in the region are invited to bring students, and 60 high schoolers from Carrington participated, as well...
Snow and cold weather can make driving conditions more difficult and the first snowfall of the year often catches motorists unprepared. As periods of heavy or drifting snow may greet motorists in the coming days, AAA North Dakota is advising motorists to allow extra time to get to a travel destination, monitor weather conditions and follow advice from authorities. If it is not safe and you don’t have to travel, don’t drive. Defensive Driving When taking to the road during winter weather, remember to drive with caution to help maintain your saf...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Commissioner’s sudden death stuns county Rolette County Commissioner Archie Metcalfe unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the age of 60, shocking his colleagues and fellow government officials. Just 10 months into a four-year term, Metcalfe was working at the county shop in Dunseith when he collapsed and was rushed to the local clinic, where he was pronounced dead. In November 2020, Metcalf became the county’s first-ever emplo...
Open enrollment for health insurance began Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 15, 2022. Open enrollment is a period where individuals and families can make changes to their health coverage or enroll in new coverage for any reason. If you experience a qualifying life event, like the birth of a child, a special enrollment period allows you to make changes at other times in the year. The timeframe for open enrollment is mandated by federal law and generally closes on Dec. 15; however, in 2021, President Biden extended the deadline to Jan. 15, 2022. It...
Oberon Oracles has been absent from the paper because I had knee replacement surgery on October 11. It went well and the therapy is getting my knee back in working order. Johnny Grann came home from college Friday through Sunday to visit his family and bale some hay. John and Donna traveled to Stanley, N.D. on Saturday where Donna competed in a benefit barrel race for Carmen Ruud of Ross. Bruce Engelhardt from Mandan stopped by to visit the Grann home on Thursday on his way to Grahams Island to hunt deer. Tom and Pam Schmid attended the burial...
Weekend house guests at the Todd and Karen Koepplin farm were daughter Allyssa Lewis, Kenna and Grady of Dickinson. They visited aunts and uncles and grandparents while here, and tended to farm critters, and took care of some belated trick or treating. Martin and Janelle Koepplin enjoyed a Sunday visit with granddaughter Kalli Koepplin of Minneapolis. Kalli brought white chicken chili to share for dinner. Martin and Janelle made a pork loin with carrots, cabbage and potatoes, and invited Charlotte Koepplin to also eat and visit with Kalli....
Monday, Jimmy Indergaard enjoyed supper at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home and later cheered the Carrington girls volleyball team on to a win, watching on TV. Tuesday, Janet Laube and YipYip were brief stoppers at the Charlotte Koepplin home. Karen Koepplin briefly stopped on Wednesday, and Aaron Koepplin stopped briefly on Thursday. Saturday visitor and dinner guest at the Dennis and Fran Walen home was Jim W. Indergaard. James also visited, and was a supper guest on Sunday at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. On Friday, belated trick or...
The defeat of incumbent Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe in Virginia is a precursor of the 2022 election, when Democrats better expect that normal off-year shift against an incumbent president. While Democrats have gloried in winning the House, Senate and Presidency, they may have thought that Democrats would continue to ride high when President Biden rewarded all of the minorities with programs they have wanted for years. Huge 2020 Turnout But it took the largest turnout of the present...
Our elected representatives in Washington produce bad ideas like cows produce methane. But, if Congress really wants to do something to make the lives of Americans better – and remember, I said "if" – I have an idea. Not only would this idea garner significant bipartisan support, it would score massive political points without sowing further discord among Americans and driving the country one more level down to oblivion. Might be a nice change of pace. Here it is: Congress should imm...
Former President Donald Trump’s assertion of executive privilege to deny the January 6 Select Committee access to his aides, advisers, documents and memo, brings center stage, once again, the issue of the nature, scope and authority for presidential claims to secrecy. Rarely have the stakes for the republic been this high. The committee’s investigation into the insurrection at the Capitol rightly probes the question of whether Trump incited the insurrectionists to storm the citadel of American democracy, and the extent to which he may have org...
Robert Thompson Sheyenne, N.D. Robert Lloyd Thompson, 78, of Sheyenne, N.D., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, N.D. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Ostby Hall, Sheyenne, N.D. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne, N.D. Honorary bearers will be Dustin Ekren, Donovan McGough, Andrew McGough and Christopher McGough. Robert Thompson was born April 22, 1943 in Sheyenne, N.D. to...
Edgar Duda Carrington, N.D. Edgar Joseph Duda, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Carrington, N.D. Funeral service will be on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, with burial at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Corey Pepple will officiate the service. Military honors by the North Dakota National Guard Funeral Honors Team and the Raymond B. Thorn American Legion, Post #30, New Rockford. Edgar was born April...
Paul Hoppe Jr. Alice, N.D. Paul Hoppe Jr., 75, passed away peacefully, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, under the care of hospice and his loving family in Alice, N.D. Funeral service was held Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Rev. Rick Loewen officiated with service. Honorary bearers were all of Paul's grandchildren. Paul Peter Hoppe Jr. was born on Jan. 11, 1946, to Paul Sr. and Margaret Hoppe. He attended school until the ninth grade in Carrington, N.D. At age 19, he married his fi...
Grace and Peace to you from God our Father. Amen. The Bible. I'm sure the vast majority of homes in the area have at least one. That's good. Unfortunately, in too many homes, we're not quite sure where it is. If asked, is your answer some place in the bookcase, or maybe in a drawer somewhere? Here is another question. Did you receive one as a gift many years ago, and it still has that “new car” smell and not even the title page has been read? I wish there weren't so many people who would agree with those answers. However, the good news is that...
Regular readers of Archival Anecdotes might recognize the name that belonged to an Eddy County pioneer, Elsie Kerr. Many of her items have been featured in this series - from cookie jars and flour-sack bloomers, to postcards and more. Kerr had vast collections and connections, with which she made significant contributions to the Eddy County Museum. Her donations include various dolls, clothing items, household items, fiber art implements, handwritten correspondences, and a number of early...
