Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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On Nov. 25, 1902, F.E. Johnson came in from southeast of New Rockford. Whiteman & Prader pulled in their threshing rig, and Doc Whiteman got ready to go back to his veterinary work. On Nov. 25, the Bank of New Rockford, Ernest S. Severtson, cashier, had resources (assets) of $154,208.04, up $42,477.87 from the $111,730.20 of Sept. 15. Checking accounts amounted to $100,390.52, up $42,257.35 from the $58,133.17 of Sept. 15. On Nov. 25, the First National Bank of New Rockford, James E. Hyde,...
Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about changing or canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My sister passed away several months ago and her social media accounts are still active. Inquiring Sister Dear Inquiring, I’m sorry for your loss. This a question that’s become more frequent in recent years as most Americans have participated on some type of social media platform. Here’s a run-down of how you can change or cancel some different social media accounts after a loved one die...
Someone asked me a while ago about my favorite childhood Christmas memory or tradition. The question has generated much thought about the family traditions we enjoyed. Tradition is defined as the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation. Memories are the act of retaining and reviving facts, events, impressions, or of recalling previous experiences. The menu changed, the place and people we celebrated with might change but there were things that always remained the same....
December 25, 2019 — In her book, “Nothing to Do but Stay,” Carrie Young tells the story of her Uncle Ole, a Norwegian bachelor farmer living next to her family’s farm near Williston. Ole was never accused of being a go-getter. The oldest of seven children, he was content to live with his parents well into his 30s, hiring himself out as a farmhand on occasion. Children were scared of him, because when he laughed, his big round eyes would roll back into his head, which he shook back and forth. Ole was almost 40 when he took his first drink,...
New Rockford-Sheyenne began their boys basketball season at Carrington, on Monday, Dec. 16. Carrington jumped out to a 9-2 on a basket by Seth Nelson, with 5:04 to go in the first quarter. The Rockets went on a 13-2 and went up 15-11 on a hoop by Evan Ulrich with 1:44 to go in the first. A trey by the Cards Hudson Schmitz cut the lead to 15-14 and that concluded the first quarter scoring. The locals went on an 8-2 run on a bucket by Bo Belquist, making it 23-16 with 3:53 left until halftime. A...
Members of NR-S Archery Team competed in a pre-season tournament in Cooperstown on Saturday, Dec. 14, and from the results it looks like our local archers are on pace for a great season! NR-S Junior Koven Walford was the top overall male archer in the tournament. He led all in the bullseye competition with a score of 291 out of 300 possible (he hit 23 perfect “tens”). He also placed first overall in the high school boys division in the 3D competition. Freshman Kyria Dockter began her high sch...
The first half was very close but Carrington had a big third quarter as the Cardinals defeated New Rockford-Sheyenne, by a final score of 62-48 in non-region girls basketball action, played here on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Carrington will be one of the top teams in Region 3. The Rockets did a pretty good of handling their defensive pressure. The Rockets never quit but the locals did get into some foul trouble. It was also a pretty physical game throughout. Carrington led virtually all the way and at...
The New Rockford Sheyenne School Board met briefly during the cold and early hours of Thursday, Dec. 12. David Holzwarth reported on the Grading Committee stating that a consensus seems to have been reached among members regarding policy changes. He stated that the committee is in favor of implementing a 5.0 grading scale for scholarships and class rank, yet will use the 4.0 system to award and recognize high honors students at graduation. The Committee will continue fine tuning language before presenting to the board for consideration....
Sunday Night Mixed Dec. 8, 2019 Hanson’s Bar................60-20 Farmers Union Oilers.56-24 Styles by Glenda..........52-28 Nodak Mutual Ins.......34-46 CenDak.........................26-54 Bye…………………….....0-0 High individual name: Farmers Union Oilers 746, Styles by Glenda 697, Nodak Mutual Insurance 666. High team series: Farmers Union Oilers 2094, Styles by Glenda 2029, CenDak 1907. High individual game men: Chris Bichler 244, Ron Schill 236, Kevin Johnson 219. High individual series men: Rob Schill 674, Chris Bichler 600, Ed O’Connor...
The rooster rose from the drain’s snow-filled cattails near my feet and curled out in front of me, banking against the northwest gusts that spurred the addition of new layers which my scattergun snagged on as I attempted to raise it to my shoulder. The slick thumb pad of my second pair of gloves slid across the safety and up the stock as I struggled to get the shotgun in place between my chest and shoulder. I pushed again on the safety and it coldly clanked into the firing position as I found a...
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. 27: Missouri River Canada goose zone closes. *Dec. 28: Devils Lake Christmas Bird Count. Meet at Cedar Inn Restaurant, 7:30 a.m. *Dec. 29: High Plains duck, merganser, and coot season closes. *Dec. 29: Light goose and tundra swan...
Free Ice Fishing Weekend North Dakota’s free ice fishing weekend is Dec. 28-29. Resident anglers may fish or spear that weekend without a license. All other ice fishing regulations apply. Those interested in darkhouse spearfishing, however, must register with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department prior to participating. Registration is available by visiting the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. Legal fish are northern pike and nongame species. Mountain Lion Late Season Closes in Zone 1, Conditional Season to Open Mountain lion hunting durin...
Are you hoping the Christmas season never ends? Ready to relax and take some time to celebrate the season? If you answered "Yes," please join us for the 49th Annual Nights of Christmas with Metigoshe Ministries on December 27, 28 and 29 beginning at 7 p.m. each evening at the Lakeside Christian Center. It is a place where the "treetops glisten" and "all is merry and bright!" Again this year, the returning summer staff of Camp Metigoshe will be joined by special guests for a combined Christmas...
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