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Just in time for the holidays, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released new guidelines for nursing homes, allowing the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd (LHGS) in New Rockford to remove nearly all limitations for visits at their facility. According to the new CMS guidelines released on Nov. 12, visitation at nursing homes must be available at all times, and for all residents “as permitted under the regulations.” Advance scheduling of visits, limiting the num...
A colorful new farm has popped up in Eddy County, but it's not your typical North Dakota cornfield. That's right, The Pink Pistil Flower Boutique is providing locally grown flowers from its own vibrant farm. New Rockford native Brenda Bachmeier opened her business in May of this year, taking her passion for flowers to the next level, and providing another opportunity for residents to invest locally. Bachmeier got her certification in floral design online from the floral design institute in...
This year’s Shop with the Sheriff event is set for Monday, December 13, and donations are needed to make it possible. Any child ages 5-15 is welcome to participate in this fun holiday tradition. It helps youth develop positive relationships with law enforcement, and also gives them the opportunity to practice budgeting skills and think of others. The participating children will be paired up with law enforcement officers and go shopping for holiday gifts for themselves and their families at local businesses. This program is only possible b...
In August 1981, Donna Gedrose (née Gehrtz) made a decision – to stay home with her own children, and care for others' littles as well. Now 40 years later, she continues to work as the caregiver for her grandchildren and for other local families. Gedrose was recognized as the Chamber's Employee of the Month for November. Ryan and Laura Hager, parents of five children, are one of those families, and they nominated her for the award. They wrote, "She is compassionate, structured and organized. We...
New Rockford Eagles Club, Midway Aerie 2923 is happy to present the Eddy County Sheriff's Office with a donation of $500 for Shop with a Sheriff! Donations like this are made possible with gaming proceeds from New Rockford Eagles Club and Buck-it's Bar in New Rockford and the Shamrock in Carrington....
DPRCA's "Winter Wonderettes" opens Thursday. Meet the four young women whose talents will be on full display in this holiday hit. New Rockford's own Tessa Hartl leads the pack as Missy, the neurotic leader of the Marvelous Wonderettes. A December 2020 graduate of NDSU, Hartl has made quite an impression on DPRCA patrons. Most known for her roles as the Wicked Witch of the West/Miss Almira Gulch in "The Wizard of Oz" (2017), and Ado Annie in "Oklahoma" (2019), Hartl is back to entertain on the...
Approximately 249 student members and advisors from across North Dakota gathered in Grand Forks on October 27 to participate in the annual Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) District 3 meeting. The theme of this year's meeting was "Make it Count." With that theme in mind, delegates participated in a general session, service project and a district meeting that assisted in strengthening their leadership abilities as individuals and community members. The keynote speaker was...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. COVID policies becoming a hot topic in local schools The Mount Pleasant School Board began discussing the possibility of passing a policy, or a directive, related to teachers and staff who may need time off due to COVID-related matters. The issue has become a “big discussion” throughout the state according to Superintendent Brad Nash, adding that many schools are struggling to find solut...
Loan officer Darnell Lindsey of Community Credit Union presented a check to CHI in Carrington from their Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser. They raised money the entire month of October which amounted to a total of $600. This money will be used to buy Visa Cards their cancer patients can use for travel expenses. Accepting the check is Casey Zink, left, and Tara Rau....
Tom and Pam Schmid attended the comedy show at the opera house in Maddock on Friday night. Pam and Jane Smith took in the vendor show in Sheyenne on Saturday morning. Lester Roberts’ brother, Roger, visited him on Saturday. Sunday visitors were Roger and Lezlee Thorson. Dave Kenner and Dave Swanson visited Todd Buehler last week. Grace and Hunter Buehler joined Todd and Nadley Buehler on Sunday for brunch and some football. They later shared supper at the farm. Johnny Grann is home from college for nine days over the Thanksgiving break. S...
New Rockford and area folks extend their sympathy to the family of Verna Guler. Jerome and Vida Klocke of Underwood, N.D. become proud grandparents for the first time at 4:53 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, when their daughter Malissa, and son-in-law Joey Joyce, of Bismarck, N.D. welcomed a 6 lb 8 oz baby girl, Brooklyn Rose, into the world. New grandma Vida is the daughter of the late Slim and Ida Womacks. Wednesday, Amanda Bickett stopped in at mom and dad, Marvis and Ken Holte’s, and enjoyed visiting over a cup of tea. Monday, Shirley Packa...
Wednesday, Jimmy Indergaard was a visitor and supper guest at his uncle Mervin Indergaard and Vicki Magill’s home. Karen Koepplin and Rowdy stopped in for a bit on Thursday at the Charlotte Koepplin home. Aaron Koepplin stopped on Friday, and Martin Koepplin stopped briefly on Saturday. Sunday, Jimmy Indergaard visited with Margie Anderson and Gary following the worship service at Kvernes Lutheran Church. Later, Jimmy was a visitor and supper guest at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. Janelle Koepplin visited briefly on Thursday afternoon at t...
New Rockford Transcript readers, city property owners, and citizens of New Rockford: I am deeply concerned for the wellbeing of New Rockford regarding the special assessments for the proposed street project that will be in addition to what you currently pay. I’d like to thank Craig Voigt for his letter to the editor recently. I’m not going to go into a lot of details about my situation regarding the estimate of my taxes nearly quadrupling; rather, I would like to keep this more about the property owners at-large, and how this has the very rea...
The Supreme Court's historic rejection in U.S. v. Nixon (1974) - "The Watergate Tapes Case" - of President Richard Nixon's assertion of an "absolute" and "unreviewable" authority to invoke executive privilege, saved the republic from an unaccountable, autocratic executive, and won richly-deserved praise from a grateful citizenry across America. But the court cut the ground from beneath its landmark ruling with a wounding declaration that the president enjoys a "limited" executive privilege:...
Verna Guler New Rockford, N.D. Verna Guler, 90, of New Rockford passed away on Nov. 19, 2021, surrounded by her family, at the Carrington Medical Center. Funeral service will be held on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at 2 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. Her burial will be at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Rev. Amy Kippen will officiate the service. Honorary bearers will be Amanda Boyer, Jason Mehlhoff, Melanie Quinton, Jeffrey Gehrtz, Monte Gehrtz, Macey Mathison, Josh Guler, James...
Grace and Peace to you from God our Father. Amen. It seems like everybody says this at least once every day. Where has the time gone? I know I do. It seems to me we were just complaining about how hot it was outside and now, here we are making plans for Thanksgiving, and Christmas is right around the corner. This week’s message is a prayer. We all know what the holiday of Thanksgiving is for. It is pretty much self-explanatory. We are to be thankful for the many blessings we receive; both physical and spiritual. So, rather than go through a b...
I’ve always enjoyed Thanksgiving, but many times I become distracted from the intended purpose. I confess that between football, conversations, and the delicious meals, I often forget how much I have to be grateful for. Let us once again be reminded of the history of human suffering that is associated with the Pilgrims. It’s been recorded that the new colony gave thanks to God for His blessings and protection, as William Bradford is quoted as saying, “Being thus arrived in a good harbor, and b...
Shop for everyone on your list right here In the spirit of the holiday season, the staff at the Transcript have gone all around town in order to bring you the best holiday gift giving options that can be found close to home. Remember to see what your local independent merchants have to offer as you fill those stockings and load up the tree this holiday season! The first two photos show some great local options in five often-purchased categories: 1) For the Wee Ones 2) For Him 3) For Her 4)...
The holidays are fast approaching and so, too, are the friends and family expecting gifts under the Christmas tree and expensive meals at the dinner table. Big businesses will try to ease your holiday shopping burden with special offers like free shipping or buy-one-get-one-free, but more often than not, the best deals can be found locally. Whether you’re preparing a large Thanksgiving dinner, loading up on tasty holiday delights, or just looking for Christmas gifts sure to bring a smile to the...
In years past at this time Miller’s Fresh Foods would be gearing up and looking forward to their annual Taste of the Season Extravaganza!! Unfortunately this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miller’s Fresh Foods will not be able to host the 2021 Taste of the Season event. So sadly, there will be no tasting and sipping…but on a brighter note, we will have a 2021 Taste of the Season “Blast from the Past #3” Recipe Book, filled with a collection of lots of our favorite recipes from the past 12 years!! Below are just two of the many delicious...
I'd like to introduce you to an antiquated hairstyle that still offers loads of volume. The pompadour- you might have heard of it before. The pompadour was a trend for men in the 1950s, and for Madam Pompadour, who became the namesake of the 'do. But the pompadour I am writing about is as Edwardian as they come, set firmly from the 1890s until 1920. It was a time for progress in many arenas: transportation, communication, medicine, education and more. Women's fashion flourished with billowing bl...
On Aug. 8, 1904, Mark H. Dunnell died at his home in Owatonna, Minn.; he was one of the original Trustees of the New Rockford townsite and was an early resident (on West Lamborn Ave., today’s 1st Ave. N.), a bank president (1885-1890), a real estate developer, and the man who financed the construction of the first school building. John Dutee was in buying supplies. J.W. Skerry, of the Union Sunday School, was in town looking after the interests of the Sunday school. James Hackney went to J...
Dear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old father has an old flip phone he carries around with him for emergency purposes, but I’ve heard that these devices will soon be phased out. Is this true? If so, how can we know if his phone will be affected, and where can I find him a simple new one that he can operate. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, Yes, it’s true! If your dad’s mobile phone is more than a few years old, he will probably need to upgrade it in the very near future. Why? Because all of the m...
Outdoor notes: *Go to the N.D. Game and Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov) for information regarding North Dakota’s new electronic posting regulations and assistance. *Check area U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nat’l. Wildlife Refuge hunting regulations for potential late season upland game hunting opportunities. *Nov. 29: Dove season closes. *Dec. 1: N.D. Game and Fish Dept. public advisory meetings, Leeds Community Center, 7 p.m. *Dec. 2: N.D. Game and Fish Dept. public advisory meetings, UND Memo...
"We now return you to your regularly scheduled program!" Whether it was Bozo the Clown before school or Saturday morning cartoons, when interrupted by a breaking news story or weather alert, those nine words were a relief during my childhood that no matter what was happening in the world or on the landscape, things would quickly be returning to normal, and I could get back to the day's routine. For me the firearms deer season is always like that TV interruption of old. It's not a bad break from...
