Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Elliott Belquist, New Rockford-Sheyenne’s athletic director, appeared at the NR-S school board’s regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 11 to present a potential co-op agreement for track and field between New Rockford-Sheyenne and Four Winds. Belquist said he was approached by the athletic director at Four Winds, Rick Smith, about the potential for a track and field co-op. As Belquist explained to board members, the Four Winds school hasn’t had its own track program for 11 years. “They’re just basi...
Brandon Zickefoose, the man accused of leading deputies on a chase through New Rockford on November 4, has pleaded guilty to several misdemeanor charges and received his sentence. Zickefoose, 27, was arrested after a confrontation between co-workers, which began at Buck-It’s Bar, escalated into a police chase through town. The chase proceeded down First Avenue North and eventually came to a conclusion when Zickefoose stopped at the New Rockford Reservoir. Court documents say officers observed c...
The success, dedication and hard work of outstanding agriculturists in 53 counties in North Dakota and six counties in Minnesota were honored during the 49th annual Harvest Bowl program at North Dakota State University on Nov. 10. The Eddy County honorees are Peter and Patti Jo Larson. They operate a grain farm and beef cow/calf ranch. They took ownership of the farm from Peter's parents 40 years ago. They are proud contributors to the community and employ many local residents. Their home is a...
Lora Wobbema, a senior at New Rockford-Sheyenne, has officially committed to Lake Region State College (LRSC) to continue her volleyball career. The signing ceremony was held on Friday, Dec. 8 in the lobby of the NR-S Gymnasium, where friends and family gathered to support Wobbema as she committed to the next chapter of her career. Of course, also in attendance on Friday was LRSC volleyball coach Steve Waddell. "The coach and team are why I chose LRSC," said Wobbema. "You can tell how much...
On Wednesday, Dec. 13, the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) approved Otter Tail Power Company's request to implement interim rates on January 1, 2024, as part of their current North Dakota rate review. “With this approval of interim rates, customers will see an average net increase of 6.03% on their monthly electric service statements,” said President Tim Rogelstad. “We appreciate the Commission’s decision, which more accurately represents the costs to safely and reliably serve our customers, and look forward to a final decisio...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Carrington man sentenced for fentanyl possession, intent to deliver A Carrington man is behind bars for possessing fentanyl and fleeing a police officer in Foster County this summer. On August 13, Joshua Voigt of Carrington was arrested after reportedly leading law enforcement on a brief police chase through northeast Carrington. The chase occurred when Carrington Police Officer C...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of Frank Bachmeier Calvin Packard and mom, Shirley, drove to Carrington Tuesday and did some errands. Thursday, Ken and Marvis Holte and Amanda Bickett drove to Jamestown and kept a veterinary appointment for Amanda's pet cat and dog Izzy. Eloise Lucht enjoyed a phone chat with her sister, Ann Wheeler, from Kanai, Alaska recently where it was snowing heavily with huge fluffy flakes and no wind. Ann couldn't even see the end of her driveway. Holly Zieman brought goodies to Ken and Marvis...
Last Friday, Patti Larson enjoyed DPRCA’s "The Christmas Show" at the Old Church Theatre in New Rockford. The Open Season Lodge’s holiday vendor show was well attended by area residents who enjoyed lunch and shopping. Bake sale items benefited Bonnie Deegan for medical-related travel expenses. Wednesday, Dec. 6, Jan Loe and Patti Clifton were in Grand Forks where they joined Jim and Marjean Woodrow and Pam Hill for the Memory Cafe Choir's Christmas Concert and lunch at Calvary Lutheran Church. Jim and Marjean are in the choir. Jan and Patti did...
Thursday afternoon visitors at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Shirley Packard, Diana Rue and Pastor Thomas Eckstein of Concordia Lutheran Church of Jamestown. He is stand-in pastor for Grace Lutheran Church of Carrington while they are in the process of calling a new pastor since Pastor Richard Biberdorf retired at the end of October. Pastor Eckstein gave the gals communion and they enjoyed a get aquainted visit over coffee. Calvin Packard stopped in to pick up his mom Shirley and also had a short visit and coffee. Recent phone callers and...
This past week there were plenty of opportunities for kids and their families to partake in some holiday fun. Annual events included Kindergarten Gingerbread Day on Dec. 8, Santa Day on Dec. 9 and Shop with the Sheriff on Dec. 11. Here are a few scenes from the festivities. On Monday, Dec. 11, the Eddy County Sheriff's Office once again put on their annual "Shop with the Sheriff" event. Every year, Eddy County Sheriff Paul Lies and his deputies escort the kids around town in their police trucks...
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house It vas da nacht before Santa Clausen und all through the husens Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; No noise makin’schweinhunt unmousen all qviet; The stockins were hung by the chimney with care Oof-da schmnellley foot wearin up the fireplace hanging In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; Expecten gud old Nicholas would quick be fillin’; The children were nestled all snug in their beds The kinderfolk vas restin qvi...
The idea for a second gym funded by voluntary donations was brilliant. It would be the generosity of donors, who shared the vision of creating another gym, which would provide the resources for the project. One possible path forward would have been to privately fund, design and construct a stand-alone building which could be leased to the school and used by other groups. All the time, money and energy supplied to its creation would be voluntary. The path we find ourselves on is different. Attaching an additional gym to the school shifts the...
I had the great privilege and pleasure, twice, to interview Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on stage at a conference on women and leadership that I organized and hosted. I asked about her heroes. She replied, “You mean, sheroes?” Her answer, a playful and deserving rebuke to my pitiful bias (long since corrected, by the way), reflected the life and career of a trail-blazing woman who had endured waves of gender discrimination, but somehow summoned the fortitude to persevere and triumph, ultimately carving out a judicial legacy that will comma...
Editor's note: This letter was sent to the Eddy County Commission, and was presented during a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 11. Patty and Eddy County Commission, Please accept this letter of encouragement to continue your plans regarding the update to the New Rockford airport. We have a small farm between New Rockford and Bremen and frequently use the airport. Our flight from Maple Lake, Minnesota to New Rockford is generally two and-a-half hours. It would be nice to have a facility that welcomes pilots in New Rockford. Our crew also spends...
Frank Bachmeier New Rockford, N.D. Frank Leo Bachmeier, age 84 of New Rockford, N.D. died December 8, 2023, at Eventide in Jamestown, N.D. Frank's visitation was held Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 from 1-2 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. His burial was at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford, N.D. Rev. Amy Kippen officiated the service. Recorded music "Softly and Tenderly," "Precious Memories" and "I'll Fly Away," all by Alan Jackson, were... Full story
Last week we talked about how common it is for many Christians to talk about how they love, worship and serve God, but could some of this be their imagination? Maybe a misunderstanding or could it be a deception? There are sobering Bible passages that talk about our works on earth and our heavenly rewards such as Matthew 7:21-23. “On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many deeds of power in your name?’ Then I wil...
Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ. We continue with our Advent story this week. Let’s take a closer look at the Advent wreath. As I mentioned last week, our wreath has five candles; four on the outside and one in the middle. The outer candles are either purple or blue and many churches have three of those and a fourth one that is pink. There is a center candle that is white and is called the Jesus candle. The four outer ones are Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. The Hope candle is not the word hope we use in everyday conversation. I hope I g...
The Brantford Depot has gotten a recent facelift, so to speak. Sure, you might have noticed we put a fresh coat of paint on the outside, but the inside reveals more impressive efforts. Inside the building, you'll find several collections that range from natural history and household goods, to telecommunications and agricultural tools, to memorabilia and postcards. Upon entering the depot, you'll find more than 65 unique taxidermy specimens, many of which are native to the region. In addition to...
On July 16 and 17, 1906, Pete Pelissier’s Wild West Show, featuring both male and female riders and “rope throwers,” was in New Rockford. On July 17, Miss Gertrude O’Connell went to Harvey to attend a sick person. Mrs. A.H. Crawford returned from her old home, Elizabeth, Minn., where she had been called by the death of her grandfather. That evening, around 15 young friends of Miss Ethel Churchill surprised her with a 19th birthday party at the home of her uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. J.A. Carter; there were games and refreshments. At 8 p.m., R...
Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to for caregiving help? I help take care of my 80-year-old father and work too, and it’s wearing me out. Worn Out Wendy Dear Wendy, Taking care of an aging parent over a period of time – especially when juggling work and other family obligations – can be exhausting. But help and resources are available. Here’s what you should know. Identify your needs To help you determine and prioritize the kinds of help you need, a good first step is to make a detaile...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets kicked off their season at home with a tough battle against the No. 2 North Star Bearcats on Monday, Dec. 11. As the second-ranked team in the state, North Star was expected to breeze past the Rockets with little difficulty. Instead, NR-S more than held their own, having maintained a lead for most of the evening. The Rockets weren't able to hold onto their lead in the fourth quarter, however, and ultimately lost by a score of 49-43. It became fairly evident...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets girls’ basketball team made the nearly two hour trek to Napoleon on Thursday, Dec. 7 to take on the Imperials. The Rockets had a slow start to the game, as Napoleon senior Teagan Erberle manned the court. Erberle, a center for the Imperials, was on top of her game. In the first quarter, Erberle scored five of the nine points made by the Imperials. The Rockets were able to score eight points in the first quarter, only trailing the Imperials by one. NR-S junior K...
Both Carrington wrestling teams were front and center at their annual home tournament Saturday morning and afternoon, December 9. The annual Al Larson Memorial Wrestling Tournament was held in both the West and East Gyms, with separate boys' and girls' tournaments. In the girls team standings, the Cards finished only 18 points behind winner Central Cass with 151 total points, while the boys were third, scoring 158 to finish behind tourney champion Lisbon's 212.5 and Class A Minot's 204. Dru Carr...
Rocket football alumni John Grann (NR-S Class of 2021) and Nathan Holzwarth (NR-S Class of 2020) were recognized at the University of Jamestown Football Banquet held Dec. 7 at Club 1883 in Jamestown. Grann, a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering, was chosen by his teammates to receive the Offensive Most Valuable Player Award. Holzwarth, a senior majoring in Biochemistry, received his four-year Letterman Jacket....
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the New Rockford-Sheyenne girls' basketball team hosted the Region 2 competitors, the St. John Lady Woodchucks. The Rockets recently met up with the Woodchucks at the CNDC tournament in Rugby on Dec. 2, where the Rockets came up short 45-50. The Woodchucks are heavy shooters from beyond the arc, so the Rockets needed to play their best defense. The Lady Woodchucks were the first on the scoreboard, but it wasn't long until the Rockets were ahead 8-7. This was until the...
