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Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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New Rockford-Sheyenne played a pretty good overall game as the locals defeated St. John by a final score of 74-69 in first round action of the CNDC Girls Basketball Tournament played at Harvey, on Thursday, Dec. 5. Both teams definitely wanted to play the up tempo game and at times it was quite physical. St. John led 24-16 after one stanza,the locals had a big second quarter and led 38-36 at halftime. New Rockford-Sheyenne increased the lead to 54-46 after three. St. John held a 23-20 advantage...
In Senate Bill 2265, The 2019 N.D. Legislature offered $800,000 to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) for the purpose of providing Music Education Grants to school districts during the 2019-2021 biennium. NDDPI allocated a portion of the $800,000 to 151 school districts throughout the state based on their average daily membership. New Rockford-Sheyenne received $2,160 through the program. When Heather Klocke, elementary music instructor at NR-S, received the letter, she...
This year, five NR-S students prepared for the Surround the State in Song music festival: Bailey Baumbach, Donavun McCorkle, Judy Meier, Kaci Weisenburger and Alivia Yri. Due to the October snowstorm, the event was postponed. Judy and Kaci were unable to attend the festival when it was held on Oct. 26. The North Dakota chapter of American Choral Directors Association sponsored the children's choral festivals in seven locations, which occurred simultaneously. Each general music teacher or choral...
On Nov. 17, the Tiffany 4-H Club members met at the Rockford Café. Tillie and Neecie Swart hosted the meeting. Ten Tiffany 4-H members were at the meeting. Chaztin Wobbema, Tillie and Neecie Swart, MacKenzie and Alexa Allmaras, Isla Jacobson, Hannah, Maggie, and Noah Wobbema, and Taylin Jacobson were there. Tillie Swart gave a demonstration showing the kids how to make simple chocolate treats. She showed them how to make buffalo chips, chocolate party pretzels, and chocolate covered peanut butter sandwiches. Then, the kids washed their hands...
Sunday Night Mixed Dec. 1, 2019 Hanson’s Bar.................52-20 Farmers Union Oilers..48-24 Styles by Glenda...........44-28 Nodak Mutual Ins........34-38 CenDak..........................26-46 Bye……………………......0-0 High individual name: Styles by Glenda 749, Nodak Mutual Insurance 716, Farmers Union Oilers 708. High individual series: Styles by Glenda 2042, Nodak Mutual Insurance 1995, Farmers Union Oilers 1968. High individual game men: Ron Schill 229, Kevin Johnson 224, Chris Bichler 223. High individual series men: Kevin Johnson 619, Simo...
Outdoor notes: *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice. *Use caution with dogs when hunting around frozen wetlands for cuts from ice, breaking through, etc. *Dec. 15: Muzzleloader deer season closes. *Dec. 16: Eastern Canada goose zone closes. *Dec. 17: Jamestown Christmas Bird Count. *Dec. 20: Valley City Christmas Bird Count. *Dec. 21: Western Canada goose zone closes. Fishing: *Devils...
Introducing Dakota Edge Outdoors You asked, and we listened! In a recent survey, readers indicated that they would like to see more Outdoors content in our newspaper. Introducing Nick Simonson of Dakota Edge Outdoors. Simonson is an avid multi-species angler, hunter and outdoors journalist who has been writing about his experiences and developments in the outdoors for over 19 years. A native of Valley City, N.D., after a decade in Minnesota, he now resides in Bismarck with his wife Angie and son...
Lake Metigoshe State Park is hosting the Winter Wild Outdoor Women (WOW) Event Feb. 21-23, 2020. This event is for women over the age of 16 who are looking to learn or refine skills associated with a variety of North Dakota’s outdoor recreational activities. WOW provides opportunities for participants interested in outdoor recreation to gather with other enthusiasts, try new activities and equipment, acquire basic skills, and gain the confidence to enjoy the outdoors safely. Registration opens Dec. 11, 2019, at noon via www.ticketleap.com a...
North Dakota anglers are encouraged to refer to the 2018-20 North Dakota Fishing Guide or the state Game and Fish Department’s website for winter fishing regulations. In addition, anglers can visit the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov, for an extensive list of fishing questions and answers. Some winter fishing regulations include: A maximum of four poles is legal for ice fishing. Tip-ups are legal, and each tip-up is considered a single pole. Mechanical devices that set the hook are legal; however, the use of any device that automatically r...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department and North Dakota Department of Agriculture are once again opening the Coyote Catalog, a statewide effort designed to connect coyote hunters and trappers with landowners who are dealing with coyotes in their areas. Last winter, more than 20 landowners participated in the Coyote Catalog, along with 400 hunters and trappers. Landowners can sign up on the Department of Agriculture website at https://www.nd.gov/ndda/livestock-development-division/coyote-catalog. County and contact information is required....
Holiday traditions were alive and well at the NR-S Music Department's annual Holiday Concert on Monday, Dec. 9. Students got an 'A' for effort as they donned some startling and original threads for the event, hoping to win cash in the ugly sweater contest. It was an evening of holiday cheer as the Jr. High Choir and Jr. High Pop Singers delivered classic carols such as "In Bethlehem Town" and "Feliz Navidad." The High School Choir took the audience on a "Moonlight Sleigh Ride" that ended with...
On Thursday, Dec. 5, the NR-S elementary and middle school students presented their holiday concert for all to enjoy. The evening began with the Elementary Choir, accompanied by Annette Hovey. They delivered two contrasting pieces, including "Et in Terra Pax," a composition with traditional Latin text and the pop classic "Jingle All the Way." The elementary bands had the opportunity to show off the skills they have gained this year. For the fifth grade band, it was a big night- their first big...
A message from CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington: Influenza is now widespread in our community. Patients coming in to either the clinic or hospital to be seen or have tests who have respiratory symptoms are being asked to wear a mask while onsite. Masks are located at every entry as well as alcohol hand wash. If you cannot find one, please ask staff for assistance. We are also asking that if you are experiencing respiratory symptoms or have been exposed to influenza and are coming to visit a...
