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At their regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 12, Eddy County commissioners heard from Interstate Engineering about removing the bridge on 6th Street North in New Rockford. The bridge, locally known as "Hanson Bridge," crosses the James River and connects 6th Street North to River Drive. However, it's been blocked off from traffic for a number of years due to safety concerns. The N.D. Department of Transportation (NDDOT) keeps records and gives ratings to all bridges in the state, and if rated...
Due to delays caused by the epic winter storm our area experienced this week, the Dec. 19 print edition of the New Rockford Transcript will not arrive in most mailboxes until at least Tuesday, Dec. 20. This is our special Christmas edition, filled with greetings from local businesses, so we want to make sure it is available to as many readers as possible. This is a great time to test out our digital edition, which is included FREE with all print subscriptions. It is a pdf copy that looks just... Full story
The waiting list for child care in the community just got a little shorter. Mindy's Clubhouse, a group child care licensed for up to 30 children, opened in downtown New Rockford last Monday. Owned by Scott and Mindy Skjerva, It's located inside the city-owned Brown Memorial building on Central Avenue. Child care has been a top priority for the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) since at least 2018. A variety of options have been explored and programs implemented to help fill the...
The community of Sheyenne is once again hosting their annual Christmas Day dinner this Sunday at Ostby Hall. The dinner has become a tradition for many families in the area, as the sense of community and a well-cooked meal represent the very essence of Christmas spirit. On offer will be a turkey with all the trimmings, to be served from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Sunday the 25th. A free-will offering will be taken to help cover the costs for the meals. Seating will be available at Ostby Hall, and there’s also the option of getting your meal to...
Kayahna Hopfauf, a recent New Rockford-Sheyenne graduate, is zooming in on the local community with her new business, KayElla Photography. Hopfauf is a New Rockford native and 2021 graduate of NR-S. Now, she's setting out on the next chapter of her life as she kickstarts her young and promising career. Currently, she's pursuing an associate's degree in business through Lake Region State College, and she recently began pursuing her dream of being a professional photographer. Since opening...
On Monday, Dec. 12, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board rekindled conversation about an indoor storage facility, or “bus barn,” for the district’s school buses. School board president, Mike Jacobson, led the discussion and expressed his belief that NR-S should be taking better care of its equipment, namely by housing their buses inside during the winter months. “It’s become very evident as I travel around for some of these sporting events, that pretty much every town we go to that’s relat...
Everyone has heard the terms “will” and “trust,” but not everyone knows the differences between the two. Wills and trusts are important tools of estate planning. Each has strengths and limitations. Here’s what to know as you determine what’s best for you and your estate plan. A will is a legal document that helps ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. A will can accomplish four things, to occur upon death: 1. Assign someone to oversee your estate. 2. Name the personal guardian who will care for your minor children a...
Wreaths, door swags, garlands, and containers filled with evergreens have long been part of winter celebrations and displays. Keep them fresh and looking their best throughout the holidays with minimal effort. Fresh greenery with pliable branches and firmly attached needles will last the longest. Check for good color and an aroma you prefer. Consider buying extra greenery and storing it in the garage or another cool location. Use these to replace any indoor greenery that is starting to bro...
A $2,300 anonymous donation wiped meal debt from the books of Stanley elementary schools just before Thanksgiving, bringing welcome relief for parents struggling with increased costs associated with inflation this holiday season. "I didn't reach out to a lot, but the ones that I did reach out to were just very thankful, knowing that they were not going to have to deal with the stress of trying to pay off some of their debts," said Brooks Stafslien, principal to 400-plus elementary stu...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Garcia pleads guilty to $2.4 million crude oil theft On Thursday, Dec. 1, Michael Jason Garcia appeared for a change of plea and sentencing hearing having made a plea agreement. Garcia had been charged with three felony charges stemming from a $2.4 million crude oil theft case. In the plea deal, Garcia pled guilty to two of the three counts against him, with the third count being dismiss...
Sunday evening, Marvis Holte called her brother, Corey Birkholz, in Grand Forks and wished him a happy 59th birthday. Jazzy Thurin of Devils Lake was a house guest of Candy Jensen for a few days while master Brenda accompanied her grandson on a trip to Colorado. Daughters, Cindy Toben and Cheryl Gabbert, arrived at mom, Shirley Packards, on Thursday. Cindy’s dog, Terk, insisted on going to cousin Todd Harrison’s. The gals were up early Friday morning and on the way to Underwood to Jerome and Vida Klocke’s. Saturday, the ladies and Cindy w...
Margie Anderson, Glen and Judy Cudworth, Cheryl Erhardt were visitors and supper guests at the Gary and Kathy Anderson home on Saturday. Sunday evening visitor at the Margie Anderson home was Alvie Jones with a treat of deviled eggs and salad to share. Karen Koepplin was Thursday morning stopper at the Charlotte Koepplin home bringing a special useful suprise. Thursday afternoon, Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed a phone call from cousins Blaine Pahl and Julian Pahl from Jamestown with Christmas greetings. Gary and Kathy Anderson, Margie An...
The evening of Tuesday, Dec. 6, members of the Eddy County VFW Auxiliary hosted their annual Christmas get-together at the Sheyenne Senior Center. Members and guests enjoyed a potluck supper, played a game of Mexican Train, listened to Christmas music and did lots of visiting. Thursday, Dec. 8, Jan Loe and Patti Clifton were in Jamestown. Jan did recycling and then they did a little shopping. Later, Patti kept an appointment at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Following Patti's appointment, they had lunch before heading back to She...
Monday: Boneless BBQ ribs with a small baked potato, low sodium vegetable and fruit sauce. Tuesday: Chicken quesadilla with low sodium vegetable, juice and fruit sauce. Wednesday: Taco bake hotdish with a low sodium vegetable and peach sauce. Thursday: Tatertot hotdish with low sodium vegetable and mandarin orange sauce. Friday: No senior meals or DL Transit. Merry Christmas!...
Through all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I have to keep reminding myself to take work and life one step at a time. “Do one thing well, and then move on to the next,” I think. From workforce shortages and winter storms to shipping delays and sick days, we are all dealing with a lot. A colleague of mine missed a meeting a couple of weeks ago, and after learning that it was totally out of her control, I understood. “We all need a little grace and peace this holiday season, tha...
One of my fondest childhood memories of Christmas in the 1970’s was riding around in the family station wagon, “Bessie,” to look at Christmas lights while I whined to my parents about needing a snack – again. There was something magical about a familiar evening landscape transformed to a radiant wonderland at the expense of someone’s lumbar spine. My dad always made sure that our house was exemplary in its presentation of illuminated holiday décor, and even now, his legendary displays make my own attempts look like those of an unsupervised to...
Donald Trump’s call to terminate the constitution As the entire world knows by now, former President Donald Trump, the presumptive leader of the Republican Party, has called for the “termination” of the Constitution to overturn the 2020 election. Trump’s landmark demand, if implemented, would eviscerate the Constitution, American democracy and the rule of law. Setting aside calls during the Civil War from Confederate leaders for the overthrow of the Constitution and the Union, no high ranking American official, past or present, has ever so...
Eddy County Sheriff's Office received a donation for their Shop with the Sheriff program from Midway Aerie 2923. Donations like this are made possible through charitable gaming proceeds at the New Rockford Eagles Club. This year's Shop with the Sheriff event is set for Dec. 20. Courtesy photo....
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail Most people have read or at least heard of a man named Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). He was a literary giant in his lifetime and is still known today in many circles as “The Children’s Poet” and several schools around our nation are named in his honor. You may remember some of His original works which include, “Paul Revere’s Ride,” “The Song Of Hiawatha,” and “Evangeline,” and was the first American to completely translate Dante Alighieri’s Come...
During Advent, as we await the coming of the Messiah anew, it is a worthwhile exercise to reflect on the contrast between John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. Saint Augustine in one of his sermons does a remarkable job of developing the difference between the voice and the Word. The voice has a temporary nature to it, while the Word is permanent. When one utters with their voice, once the sound ceases the role of the voice is done. However, the Word that was conveyed by the voice is still there. In much the same way, John the Baptist p...
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips do you recommend to Medicare beneficiaries dealing with hefty medical bills? My husband recently had open heart surgery and is recovering slowly, but the medical bills are coming in fast and furious and they’re putting us in medical debt. Struggling in Springfield Dear Struggling, I’m sorry to hear about your billing struggles, but medical debt has unfortunately become a chronic problem in this country. According to U.S. Census data 19 percent of Americans househo...
In addition to Christmas trees, there are other plants that have become traditional during the Holiday Season. The Christmas cactus is native to the coastal mountains of Brazil, found in lush forests that receive high amounts of rainfall and humidity. The plants grow not in the ground but secure roots in debris and decayed leaves that have collected on tree branches. While Christmas cactus has a smooth, scalloped stem, the closely-related and more common Thanksgiving cactus has teeth or a s...
On Sunday, August 13, 1905, “Carrington Independent” editor Albert Estabrook was in New Rockford to visit, as was Miss Maud Sterns and M.C. Hammond. That evening Rev. J.G. Moore preached in the New Rockford Methodist Church. On August 14, Fred Laasch of western Eddy County and Horace Courtemanche were in for harvest supplies. James Davidson, William Erdelbrock, and William Thorn came in on business. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Knable were in shopping. Miss Norah O’Connell returned from a visit to...
On Monday, Dec. 13, the Carrington Cardinals opened their season with a 74-56 victory over the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets. For the Cards, Monday's game showed plenty of promise for the season ahead, as four of their five starters scored double-digit points for the team. The Rockets, meanwhile, were hoping to get their year back on track after dropping their season and home opener to Thompson just days earlier. Instead, they left the court Monday with another loss and with hopes of their...
Basketball season has finally arrived, and on Saturday, Dec. 10 the Rockets opened their season against the Thompson Tommies for the second year running. This time last year, New Rockford-Sheyenne traveled to Thompson and played neck-and-neck against the Tommies. It was a thrilling game, and NR-S were on course to win before Thompson's Drew Overby sealed their fate with a last-second buzzer beater. This year, however, it took everything the Rockets had just to stay within arms reach of the T...
