Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn for caregiving help? I help take care of my 78-year-old mother and work too, and it’s wearing me to a frazzle. Exhausted Daughter Dear Exhausted, Taking care of an aging parent over a period of time – especially when juggling work and other family obligations – can be physically and mentally exhausting. But help and resources are available. To help you determine and prioritize the kinds of help you need, a good first step is to make a list of everything you do...
My heart is full as we approach Thanksgiving, and this year thankfulness comes easily. As I was thinking about something to share for Thanksgiving this year, I came across a heartwarming story written by Charles Rogers. The story is a beautiful story that reminds us that, while we are sharing our holiday with family and friends, there are many people who are spending their holiday lonely and hurting. People who won’t necessarily have a Happy Thanksgiving and may even feel lonelier because of the...
First Two Senators by Merry Helm Nov. 21, 2018 — On this date in 1889, the N. D. State Legislature elected Gilbert Pierce and Lyman Casey as North Dakota’s first U.S. Senators. The McKenzie political gang was in power on one side, and on the other was the Farmer’s Alliance, whose slogan was “The Farmers Must Rule North Dakota.” Pierce was the choice of the Northern Pacific Railroad and had been popular when he earlier served as territorial governor; his selection met with little opposition. Casey, a Carrington rancher, was a bit different...
Although both are only in their early 30s, Nadia Al-Dayel, a member of the Class of 2003 at New Rockford High School, and her husband Aaron Anfinson, a native of nearby Cando, have traveled to so many exotic sites that most of us, even if we had multiple lifetimes, could never hope to visit. Due to a commitment to their education and a desire to see the world, this young couple has made five international moves in 10 years with an upcoming move to Washington, D.C., scheduled for this winter....
District 29 Representative Chet Pollert, owner of G&R Grain and Feed in New Rockford, was elected House majority leader on Tuesday, Nov. 13. He succeeds Al Carlson of Fargo, who was unseated in the Nov. 6 election. Pollert is a Carrington resident who has served District 29, which includes parts of Foster, Stutsman and LaMoure counties, since 1999. Other lawmakers considered for the post included Bismarck's Mike Nathe and Minot's Dan Ruby. Pollert chaired the human resources division of the...
This year's Harvest Bowl, held on Nov. 2 at North Dakota State University, recognized the success, dedication and hard work of outstanding agriculturalists from 61 counties in North Dakota and Minnesota. Tim and Judy Allmaras, of New Rockford, were the Eddy County couple recognized. They have been farming for more than 40 years on a fourth-generation farm near New Rockford. They have 150 cow-calf pairs and raise a variety of crops such as edible beans, soybeans, corn, wheat, sunflowers and...
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the New Rockford-Sheyenne High School Academic Challenge team traveled to Northwood to show their academic prowess. They outsmarted the competition and were declared the champions of the contest, which featured 22 teams from Class B schools in northeastern North Dakota. The team is coached by Jordan Brown....
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