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On Tuesday, March 5, the VA healthcare system rolled out expanded healthcare eligibility for veterans who may have been exposed in a Toxic Exposure Risk Area (TERA). In addition to qualifying based on active military service while assigned to a duty station in specified locations or contingency operations, the exposure areas due to health factors is widely expanded in the areas of air pollutants, chemicals, radiation, warfare agents and occupational hazards. The main health eligibility center, over the next few weeks, will be reviewing all...
Charlotte Koepplin returned home Tuesday after several days in Carrington hospital. Charlotte is doing fine and truly appreciates all that her family has done for her during this ordeal. She enjoyed the visits and phone calls while in the hospital and at home from family and friends. Wednesday found Jimmy Indergaard a visitor and supper guest at the Mervin Indergaard home. Saturday supper was enjoyed at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home, where he got to visit with cousin Nikki. Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed phone calls from Carol Clancy, Janet...
Sheyenne Quilters remembered Marian Lewis as they stitched and tied some of the thousands of quilt blocks Marian pressed and cut over the years. Quilters are happy to have tubs of blocks that will keep them busy for years to come. Our condolences to the family of Marian Lewis as she passed away last week. The next quilting is Wednesday, April 3, from 1-4 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. Sheyenne GRIT volunteers worked bingo on March 9. Tiffany Harr called, Bob and Dianne Hanson worked in the bingo hall. Patti and Joanna Larson and Ian Gilley...
New Rockford and area folks extend sympathy to the family of David (Tubby) Bymoen. Jerrod and Angie Holte were visitors at mom Candy Jensen's Sunday afternoon. Alan Lucht from Germany will be visiting mom, Eloise, sometime in May as his job is bringing him to the states. Calvin Packard drove his mom to a medical appointment Tuesday in Carrington. Friday, they took care of business in Devils Lake. Friday, Ken and Marvis Holte were in Jamestown on medical business. Evening found daughter Amanda Bickett treating them to a pedicure. Janelle...
After having no choir throughout the first half of the NR-S school year, the vocal musicians are back and better than ever. With the hiring of Drew Relling as the high school music teacher, the choir numbers returned quite rapidly. Just two months after Relling started at NR-S, they attended the Region V Large Group Music Contest, which was held at Carrington High School on Tuesday, March 12. The choir received the highest rating – a star rating....
The Carrington Health Center Auxiliary is offering three $1,000 scholarships to college students from the Carrington Health Center service area. Through these scholarship awards, it is the hope of the Carrington Health Center Auxiliary to continue the excellence of professional health care in Carrington and surrounding areas. To apply for these awards, students must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited health occupation program requiring one year or more to complete. Students enrolled in a program of two or more years for completion must...
Lake Region State College has released its honor lists for Fall 2023. Students who maintained a 4.00 grade-point average are named to the President’s List. Students who maintained high academic standing above 3.25 but below 4.00 are named to the Dean’s List. The following students were named to the LRSC President’s List: • Amber Rude, Carrington, N.D. • Jonathan Meyers, Fort Totten, N.D. • Arieal Weis, McHenry, N.D. • Nathan Carroll, Minnewaukan, N.D. • Melissa Bass, New Rockford, N.D. The following students were named to the LRSC Dean‘s...
Do you want to grow a beautiful yard and garden? North Dakota State University Extension will be broadcasting its Spring Fever Garden Forums online from March 25 to April 15. The live forums will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT and are open to all gardeners. Topics will include how to grow vegetables and fruits, divide perennial flowers, attract pollinators, control weeds, select fast-growing trees, improve garden soil and much more. “This is a great opportunity for gardeners to learn about the latest research from N...
This winter has provided warmer than average temperatures, which are much appreciated after last winter. However, these mild temperatures have been accompanied by slightly below normal moisture through early March and the expansion of drought conditions. Factors that will influence forage production in 2024 are last year’s fall moisture, last year’s grazing management and this year’s April through June precipitation. “In 2023, the timing of rain in each region is what drove forage production, with the western regions of North Dakota having...
Local clubs or communities interested in receiving a grant to support a high school trap shooting team must have the application in before April 1. Existing teams that have received a grant in the past are not eligible. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers a grant of up to $1,000, with funds designed to purchase gear such as eye and hearing protection, vests, shell bags and magnetic barrel rests. Interested applicants can print out the high school trap league grant application online at the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. For...
On Tuesday, March 5, Lisa Wallace (left) and Sharon Young (right) of the American Legion Auxiliary present a $2,000 check to American Legion Post #30 member Ron Anderson to celebrate the American Legion's 105th birthday. Courtesy photo....
The New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) is bringing back a groovy event this month. In October of 2022, the NRABC put together a youth dance camp for local youth, and saw a great turnout from young dancers throughout the community. And now, they're bringing back the New Rockford Dance Camp later this month. The event is possible thanks to a $1,500 grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, a service and program agency of the state dedicated to ensuring that the arts play an...
County commissioners are officially moving forward with a plan to make the Eddy County Auditor and Treasurer positions appointed, rather than elected. The possibility was first brought forth after the county’s previous auditor, Patty Williams, unexpectedly resigned late last year, and commissioners have now taken the first step toward making the change. At their meeting on Tuesday, March 5, commissioners unanimously adopted a preliminary resolution explaining their intent to make the auditor and...
The Shop Hop is back! After taking a year off, The New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce is planning a return of New Rockford's Spring Shop Hop this week, offering residents a way to buy local, take advantage of great deals and maybe win a few chamber bucks. This year's shop hop will begin today (Monday, March 11), and run throughout the week until Sunday, March 17, and here's how it works: 1) Pick up a shopping card at any participating business. 2) Make a purchase of $5 or more at any... Full story
The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES), along with the North Dakota Forest Service, has created a new Burn Restrictions Map, and county commissioners have agreed on a new set of burn restrictions specific to Eddy County. The new interactive map displays daily restrictions for jurisdictional areas, such as Eddy County and Tribal Nations across the state. “This is a significant improvement in user experience to help keep natural resources and people safe in North Dakota while re...
New Rockford residents will want to make note of two key takeaways from the March 4 city commission meeting. First, the green garbage totes will make a seasonal appearance in the streets from now on. After discussion with Waste Management staff, the commission decided to set a seasonal schedule for residential trash pickup. The new schedule will go into effect May 1, with residents asked to continue putting their garbage totes in the alleys for pick up until November 1. Then, on November 1,...
New Rockford Community Foundation hosted its annual "The Feud" fundraiser on Friday, March 1 at the New Rockford Eagles Club. With 115 people in attendance, there was no shortage of laughter and entertainment, even with fewer teams competing. There were six Feud teams, and each played two games. At the end, Nicolai Chiropractic had the most points and were deemed the winners of The Feud 2024. All proceeds from the event went to New Rockford’s community endowment fund. Just over $15,000 was r...
On the heels of World Pulses Day and the GPC Pulses 24 convention in New Delhi, India this month, the CEO and President of Columbia Grain International Jeff Van Pevenage has been appointed to the Global Pulse Confederation’s Board of Directors. The Global Pulse Confederation represents all segments of the pulse industry value chain from growers, researchers, logistics suppliers, traders, exporters and importers to government bodies, multilateral organizations, processors, canners and consumers. Its membership includes 24 national a...
Wednesday, Feb. 28, Patti Larson visited Shirley Westby and brought her birthday greetings. Also bringing birthday greetings to Shirley that afternoon were Rhoda Stenberg, Bonnie Deegan, Jan Loe, Dianne Hanson and Patti Clifton. These ladies brought birthday cake to enjoy with the visit and coffee. On Saturday, March 2, Sheyenne GRIT volunteers worked bingo. Sandy Hanson, Tara Hanson and Camden Rieger served lunch. Dianne Hanson called. Bob Hanson and Michelle Gilley volunteered in the bingo hall. The "free stuff" table was restocked and back...
North Dakota Conservation Employees Association is announcing the opening of the Statewide Tree Planting Initiative application period. Application dates are March 4 through July 31, 2024. Eddy County Soil Conservation District is accepting new and prior applications for tree planting season 2025. • Applications are funded on a first-come, first-served basis, so the sooner you get your application in the better. • Minimum grant funds requested should be $2,000, not to exceed $25,000. • Inquire with Eddy County Soil Conservation District, 1...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. GCC student to appear on ‘MasterChef junior’ March 4 From his home kitchen, Alfred Eggermont has developed a special talent for culinary excellence that is uncommon for a boy of eleven years old. And the world will get the chance to see the Griggs County Central Elementary student's abilities under the pressure of time constraints, teamwork, and the withering criticism and commentary of fo...
New Rockford-Sheyenne Superintendent Jill Louters has tendered her resignation after 12 years with the district. In a resignation letter addressed to NR-S School Board President Todd Allmaras, Louters said she would be resigning from her position as superintendent effective June 30, 2024. "It has been a distinct honor to serve the students, staff and stakeholders of the district," writes Louters. "I have focused my work on enhancing opportunities to engage in personalized learning experiences...
A grim discovery was recently made in rural Eddy County. After being contacted by a concerned family member, volunteers from Prairie Paws Rescue of Jamestown traveled to a residence in Eddy County on Friday, Feb. 23, about 10 miles northeast of New Rockford. What they discovered were more than two dozen neglected and malnourished dogs and puppies, along with several deceased animals. Kaye John, President and Co-Founder of Prairie Paws Rescue, was among those who first came to Eddy County on...
A rash of firearm thefts has been occurring in New Rockford throughout January and February of this year. According to Eddy County Sheriff Paul Lies, three vehicles in New Rockford have been burglarized, and he’s asking for anyone with information to come forward. Lies said the three vehicles were left unlocked and had several firearms stolen from them, which the sheriff’s department has been working to track down. The first theft reportedly took place on Jan. 13, and the most recent occ...
Bobbi Grann Olson, a 2009 graduate of New Rockford-Sheyenne, was recently inducted into the Dickinson State University Athletic Hall of Fame. She was officially inducted as a female rodeo athlete on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the DSU Rodeo Team's annual Cowboys and Candlelight event. For Olson, it was a highlight of her incredibly successful career in rodeo, which is still far from over. She first showed a talent for various rodeo events at a young age, and she eventually became one of the best female...
