Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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"It sounded like dynamite going off." That's how Manager Glenda Collier explained the sudden collapse of the Rockford Theatre roof on Monday morning, Dec. 19. Due to the intense snow load from the winter storm the week before, the entire roof from the screen to the projection room collapsed onto the main floor at about 10:30 a.m. that day. In seconds, the historic movie theater that has been a fixture in downtown New Rockford for more than a century was forced to take an intermission. Two...
For nearly a week, from Dec. 12 through Dec. 16, Foster County and much of the Great Plains endured one of the most severe and long-lasting blizzards in recent memory. Most of North Dakota was effectively shut down, as crews worked around the clock to clear city streets. Meanwhile, Monday's freezing rain and the near-zero visibility that followed often made county roads and highways impassable. Both the New Rockford-Sheyenne and Carrington Public Schools, and many more throughout the state...
On Thursday, Dec. 15, Matthew Braun pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a pair of downtown burglaries in New Rockford last summer. According to Eddy County State's Attorney, Ashley Lies, a plea agreement was reached between herself and the defense which she believes is beneficial to the community. "Both the sheriff's office and I are happy with the resolution that we got," said Lies, "and we think it's a good outcome for the case and should be good for the community." Lies added that the...
New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce Daily $25 drawings December 3 Transcript Publishing Jeanette Munson December 4 Rockford Theatre Mary Gehrtz December 5 Rockford Cafe Calvin Packard December 6 Cash and Carry Lumber Deb Stafford December 7 Do it Best Hardware Greg Klocke December 8 Central Pharmacy Gina Clifton December 9 Flower Scent-R Kristen Allmaras December 12 NAPA Auto Parts Faith Presnell December 13 Bakers Dozen Lexi Ystaas December 14 New Rockford Eagles Club Brady Richter December 15 Hideaway Hair Salon Laurie Duda December 16 New...
Cattle producers, feeders, backgrounders, feed industry personnel, animal health care suppliers and others will have an opportunity to learn more about feedlot production, nutrition, manure management and marketing during the annual North Dakota State University Feedlot School set for Jan. 18-19, 2023, at NDSU's Carrington Research Extension Center. "Feeding cattle is an old business with new techniques," says Karl Hoppe, Extension livestock systems specialist. "Making cattle feeding pro...
Do you know of someone who has been diagnosed with cancer who needs help with transportation costs or emotional support? Help may be just a phone call away. Help for Help and Healing (HHH), the Jamestown Cancer Support Group, is a non-profit, all volunteer organization that offers assistance to cancer patients and their friends and families with transportation costs. They receive funding through generous donations and an annual fundraiser, the Quarter Craze Basket Auction. The organ...
NDSU Extension is offering a workshop titled, "Design Your Succession Plan" on January 31, February 2, and February 7, 2023. The three-session workshop will be held at the Eddy County Extension Office in New Rockford, N.D., starting at 6 p.m. on January 31, with supper included. Tasks like drafting a will, working on an estate plan, and planning for retirement are easy to put off until "later." However, putting them off doesn't make them go away, and the peace of mind and sense of satisfaction that comes from saying, "I'm so glad I did," i...
Sunday, the Todd Harrison home was the scene of an early Christmas dinner and celebration. His daughter Veronica and husband, Chase, of Minnesota and his son Alex, of Arizona, arrived to share Christmas with their dad. All enjoyed dinner, visiting and gifts. Veronica and Chase left later Sunday for their home and Alex will be here until Dec. 30. Shirley Packard enjoyed a Sunday phone call from her sister, Vida Klocke of Underwood. Calvin helped mom, Shirley, with reading and other errands including shoveling that white stuff, called snow, a...
Todd Koepplin and Rowdy stopped briefly at the Charlotte Koepplin home last Tuesday. Aaron Koepplin also stopped briefly. Pop-in company this week at the Margie Anderson home were Patti Larson and Karen Anderson. The Circle Trail Riders Inc. managed to get their annual adult Christmas part in on Monday, Dec. 12 at the Charlotte Koepplin home. Starting with a potluck finger food supper at 5:30 p.m., lots of food visiting and a fun gift exchange. Those there to enjoy the evening were Dale and Diane Rosenberg; Kim Brown and Snickers; Chuck and...
SOAM congregational members enjoyed the Christmas program presented by Sunday School and Confirmation students on Sunday, Dec. 18, at First Lutheran Church. Lunch was served following the program. Upcoming SOAM services: Christmas Eve, 4 p.m. at Calvary in Oberon, and 10 p.m. Candlelight Service at First Lutheran in Sheyenne; Sunday, Christmas Day, 9 a.m. at Grandfield Lutheran, rural Sheyenne. There will be no worship services on Jan. 1. Sheyenne's Christmas Turkey Dinner, Dec. 25, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Ostby Hall. Free-will offering for...
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: Tater tot hotdish with low sodium vegetable and Mandarin orange sauce. Friday: No senior meals or Devils Lake Transit. Merry Christmas!...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Former, current city leaders trade barbs in heated exchange Chuck Punton, who served as a city commissioner from 1987 to 1992, traded barbs with a current commissioner at the Hillsboro commission’s December meeting. Punton criticized commissioners Dave Sather and Mike Kress because they were still accepting health insurance benefits provided by the city. In 2020, city leaders had decid...
New year’s resolutions - who actually sticks to them anyway? I’ve said for years that there is no reason to make one if I don’t plan to keep it. Thus, I haven’t made any resolutions for some time. Readers, this year is different. So many people I love and respect have told me that I have “too much on my plate.” “You’ll find a way to get it all done,” I keep telling myself. “Just finish these three (or 10) more items on the to-do list and you can rest.” The trouble is, the list keeps getting...
I’m filled with a renewed sense of hope all of the sudden. Truthfully, I don’t know why I feel such hopefulness. Last Friday I went to the hospital to have a hernia surgically repaired. They stuffed a hose down my mouth and pumped me with air, then sliced and sewed and got my torn parts back in order. My throat is still throbbing. My torso feels like someone drove a locomotive into it. I slept much of the dark, cold weekend, recovering. And yet I just woke from a Monday afternoon nap filled...
Constitutionally speaking, a former President may be prosecuted It is unclear if the Department of Justice will charge former President Donald Trump with four crimes referred by the January 6 Committee, but there should be no doubt, constitutionally speaking, that an ex-president is subject to criminal prosecution. Chief Justice John Marshall, presiding at the Aaron Burr treason trial in 1807, observed that a former president is returned to the citizenry. The president, Marshall stated, “is elected from the mass of the people,” and “return...
This Christmas, “Where are you?” Recall that after the fall of Man, when both Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden, this was the same question God posed to them. It is a reminder that God continues to pursue us even if we reject Him. He does allow us, in our folly, to try to live our lives without Him. Either we come to our senses and return back to Him or He pursues us because we have drifted so far away that we need Him to come after us like a stray sheep needing to be found by the Good Shepherd. This is the good news we are...
What does Christmas mean to you? I’ve read articles over the years about how Christmas is a combination of Christian and pagan symbolism along with some folklore traditions and for the most part, this is true. I also realize that most people do not want to hear about such things. Beyond the bah-humbug, I will admit that even though Christmas is not as much fun now as it was when I was a kid or when our children were young, I still enjoy the season. I remember laying under the tree and how I w...
Elementary students at NR-S held a cereal drive to provide food to students in need over the Christmas break. The Elementary Leadership Team delivered two loads of cereal to the Hunger Free Food Pantry located at First Lutheran Church this month....
The annual holiday season is intended to be a time for giving thanks and spreading cheer. Song lyrics tell us it's the happiest time of the year. But for many, even in a normal year, the holidays bring stress. How can you help yourself through stressful times? Take a break. Get outside for a walk among the trees. Trees care for your peace of mind. Exposure to nature decreases mental fatigue by relaxing and restoring your mind. Trees care for your vitality. Trees absorb pollutants so you can...
Dear Savvy Senior, Falls and fires are the two things I worry most about for my elderly father who lives alone. Do you have any suggestions on what we can do to help keep him safe, and keep an eye on him from afar? Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Of course! There are a number of small adjustments and modifications you can make to your dad’s home to help protect him from falls and fires, both of which cause thousands of injuries and deaths each year. Here are some tips to get you start...
On August 22, 1905, Estelle Conklin left to visit friends and relatives at Oakes. Mrs. C.D.W. Lewis of Carrington sold 160 acres of land to F.S. Dunham west of New Rockford, land that adjoined that of Dunham. At 5 p.m. August 22, Mrs. W.T. Buck, hosted a dinner for ten of her friends. The rooms of her house were decorated with garden flowers and the table centerpiece was a large bowl of nasturtiums. Cards with descriptive verses were found at each of the ten places set at the table and eac...
Unlike the night before where the New Rockford-Sheyenne girls took down the Griggs-Midkota Lady Titans 75-29, the matchup of the NR-S boys' basketball team and the Griggs-Midkota boys' basketball team was more of a nailbiter. Like a flash of lightning, they were off. A 3-pointer swished by Brady Haugen for the Titans. Just seconds later, another 3-pointer swished, this time by Griggs-Midkota senior, Benjamin Edland. The Titans scored many points from beyond the arc throughout the game. As f...
On Saturday, Dec. 17, the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets braved slick road conditions to travel to Rugby for a CNDC tournament turned jamboree. The CNDC tournament was originally supposed to begin the previous Thursday and go through the weekend. However, that week's massive blizzard forced tournament organizers to turn the tournament into a jamboree, meaning each team in attendance only played one game. The Rockets had to play the undefeated Dunseith Dragons, one of the tournament favor...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets hosted the Griggs-Midkota Lady Titans on Monday, December 19 for their first home game of the season. This season looks different for the Lady Titans, who are short a senior athlete. Three days into basketball season, Andie Anderson suffered a knee injury, which ended her basketball career as a Lady Titan. The Rockets were amped up and ready to take on the Titans. Out of the flood gates, the Titans were under full court pressure by the Rockets. This led to...
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 and don’t move around at night. *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Dec. 30: Missouri River Canada Goose Zone season closes. *Dec. 30: Light goose season closes. *Dec. 31 & Jan. 1: Free fishing weekend. N.D. residents can fish for free. *Jan. 1: Pheasant, grous...
