Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Have you tried making a change to be "healthier" and found that it was hard to sustain? Do you feel overwhelmed and confused by the amount of diet information that's out there? Join Holistic Health Coach and Functional Nutrition candidate Jadi Engels, MA, CHHC, RYT for an evening discussing these topics: Thursday, Dec. 27, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Old Church Theatre. Jadi will discuss the challenges to creating sustainable changes to health and guide you through exercises that help you identify the...
The Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Eddy County Soil Conservation District officially moved into their new office on 7th Street South in New Rockford the first week in December. The 4000 sq. ft. office is about two thirds the size of the last one located on U.S. Highway 281. FSA occupies the south side of the building, and NRCS and Soil Conservation District staff utilize the north side. A shared conference room separates the two sides. Kerry Smith,...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets boys basketball team competed in the CNDC Tournament at Rugby December 13-15. The Rockets finished the touranment in third place, beating Rolla 74 to 45 in the quarterfinals. They lost to Rugby 63 to 52 on Dec. 14 and took the third place game on Dec. 15 with a score of 71 to 56 against St. John. All the scores and stats are listed below. Quarterfinals, Dec. 13 NR-S 21 18 19 16 = 74 Rolla 12 12 10 11 = 45 NR-S: Teddy Allmaras 14, Bo Belquist 11, Hunter Thompson...
In May 1972, Kathleen Thueson began her 46-year career as the Executive Secretary for the NDSU Extension Service Eddy County Office. She worked alongside Aloph Gross, Eddy County's Agriculture/Natural Resource Agent, and Carol Sellie, the Family/Consumer Wellness Agent. She has been the mainstay in the office through 10 county agents, a move and various changes in technology. On Monday, Dec. 17, co-workers, friends and community members came to recognize Thueson on her retirement. Thueson said s...
The Eddy County Commission wrapped up its final meeting for 2018 with some old business on the agenda, deciding that the roads the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Traffic Count operation had scheduled for Eddy County were adequate for the county. They will not add any more than the state has already stipulated. The county had two properties that did not sell at the Delinquent Tax Property sale. The commissioners agreed to abate the taxes on both and turn them over to the City...
The New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the Jolly Jingle holiday promotion. The promotion began Nov. 12. Shoppers received one entry for any purchase of $10 or more at one of the 16 participating merchants. Then, during Winterfest week from Nov. 26 - Dec. 2, shoppers received two entries for every qualifying purchase. This year a total of $850 in Chamber bucks were awarded. The drawings began on Dec. 1 with a Bonus kickoff drawing after the Central Avenue Market. Colleen Semmens was the lucky winner of $25 in...
Dr. Kristin Allmaras-Helgerson, daughter of Judy and Tim Allmaras, has been commended by her colleagues and employers for her work at Southcentral Foundation of the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. Allmaras-Helgerson is an integrated pharmacist, working hand-in-hand with individuals who have made the life-changing decision to receive addiction treatment. With a warm and engaging demeanor, she supports their efforts during suboxone inductions, serves as a pharmacy contact to bridge the...
The Eddy County Sheriff's Office hosted its annual Shop with the Sheriff event on Thursday, Dec. 13. Over 30 youth were accompanied by nearly a dozen law enforcement officers from Eddy and Foster counties. Participants met at the Eddy County Courthouse before processing down Central Avenue with their lights flashing and sirens blaring. Each officer matched up with two or three youth then spent time at Do it Best Hardware, Central Pharmacy and Dollar General seeking out gifts for themselves and...
Mrs. Jessie Schafer's kindergarten class at New Rockford-Sheyenne School donned reindeer hats and sang their hearts out for family, friends and community members on Friday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Their songs included Jingle Bell Parade; The Colors of Christmas; Santa's Coming; and Reindeer Pokey. The audience was asked to join in for the first section of Jingle Bells before the kindergartners finished out their program with Let's Make a Gingerbread Man; Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star; There's a Little...
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