Week of October 14, 2024
Week of October 14, 2024
Every once in a while, the small-town life attracts some very interesting people. Having lived all over the country, in various cities and unique locations, Robert Lucy and his wife Pamela believe they've finally found their forever home in New Rockford. They moved to town last year from California, and say they've enjoyed the slower pace of living and greater sense of community ever since. They were connected to New Rockford through their children, Matt and Lisa Sullivan, who traveled to New...
The New Rockford City Commission doesn’t believe they have the cooperation of the Eddy County Sheriff’s Department when it comes to handling nuisance vehicles. That's according to several commissioners’ comments made during their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 7, where nuisance vehicles were among the primary topics of discussion. According to city officials, the contention stems from an incident on Friday, Sept. 27, when an attempt was made to tow one such “nuisance vehicle.” Public...
The annual coronation of king and queen marked the start of Homecoming festivities at New Rockford-Sheyenne High School on Monday, Oct. 7. Pictured here are the members of the 2024 Homecoming Court, from left to right: Brody Weisenburger, Ava Bullinger, King Bennett Meier, Queen Bailey Jacobson, Bradyn Collier, Kaiya O'Connor, Kage Walford and Addysen...
At the city’s regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 7, commissioners reviewed changes to the city’s animal control ordinance and a resolution that would increase fines for dangerous animals. City attorney Travis Peterson said he and commissioner Jim Belquist worked together, along with input from Eddy County Sheriff Paul Lies, to draft the new ordinance language. After review and discussion of the proposed changes, commissioners approved a first reading and will likely consider a second and final...
Rikka Gudmunson and Chelsea Monty, members of the New Rockford-Sheyenne High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter, attended the N.D. FBLA Fall Leadership Conference in Bismarck on October 6-7. Over 530 FBLA high school and middle school members and advisers from across the state participated in this conference, where the emphasis was on developing the leadership skills of local chapter members. Members attending the conference had the opportunity to participate in sessions...
Hello and "Thank You" to Linda Lies and Janet Laube of Fargo, Veronica Davis, Jerry and Carol Clancy of Thompson and Robert H., along with the call from Billy Womacks from Virginia, for letting me know how much these folks appreciate Talk of the Town. Dale and Diane Rosenberg celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this past week. They received many calls filled with good wishes. Taylor and Amanda Koepplin, Evelyn, Tessa and Ewen were Monday evening visitors at the Charlotte Koepplin home...
North Dakota voters appear split and largely undecided about four of the five ballot measures up for a vote on Nov. 5, a new poll commissioned by the North Dakota News Cooperative found. The four ballot measures – Measures 2, 3, 4 and 5 – are expected to have major ramifications if approved. Trevor Smith, chief research officer of WPA Intelligence, which conducted the North Dakota Poll between Sept. 28-30, said the large number of undecided voters shows a "lack of understanding." "The...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. First responders, agencies discuss Foster County derailment report Representatives from local fire departments, emergency medical services, disaster response leaders and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) met at the Carrington Fire Hall Monday night, September 30, for a debriefing on the Bordulac train derailment incident on July 5. The meeting lasted around one hour and 20 minutes long,...
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Mrs. Demester's afternoon pre-K class visited the New Rockford Fire Hall for Fire Prevention...
The North Dakota Wheat Commission is celebrating National Pasta Month in October as a way to recognize the state's durum producers, mills and pasta manufacturers and the role they play in putting pasta on the plates of consumers. Each year, a new theme is developed to celebrate the occasion. This year's theme is "From Fields of Wheat to Plates of Pasta," a way to recognize the fact that the durum produced in our state ends up as pasta on the plates of consumers here and around the word. North...
Alexandria Rusley of New Rockford, North Dakota, was named to the Summer 2024 Dean's List at University of Jamestown in Jamestown, N.D. Students are named to the Dean's List when they earn a 3.5 GPA while taking at least 12 credit hours for the...
Shakespeare’s play "The Tempest" begins with a storm and a shipwreck off the coast of an island where a former Duke of Milan, Prospero, has been abandoned with his daughter Miranda. Magic and revenge are conquered by love and forgiveness in this beautiful tragicomedy considered Shakespeare’s last play. A cast of six Lake Region State College students deftly play multiple roles and delight with romance, comic antics and dramatic action. Join us for a performance of delightful fantasy at LRSC’s Robert Fawcett Auditorium on October 17, 19...
For the second consecutive year, the New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets have gone undefeated in the regular season. After taking down the Hatton/Northwood Thunder on Friday, Oct. 11, the Rockets now boast another perfect 8-0 record, and will gear up for the playoffs as one of this year’s favorites to win it all. Beginning Friday’s Homecoming game with possession, the Rockets took exactly twice as long to score on offense than they did three days earlier – not scoring their first...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne cross country team traveled to Rugby on Saturday, Oct. 5 to compete in the 30th Annual Rugby Booster Club Invitational. Top placers for the Rockets were Elise Guler in the varsity girls, Gabe Smith in the varsity boys and August Meier in the junior varsity boys. Guler finished in 47th place in the varsity girls division with a time of 23:54.17. Smith on the other hand finished 55th overall with a time of 20:22.67. Meier placed 18th overall in the junior varsity boys...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets were back on the court on Thursday, Oct. 3 against the St. John Lady Woodchucks. The Rockets capitalized on the Lady Woodchucks, defeating them in three sets (25-12, 25-13, 25-16). With this win, the Rockets' Region 4 record switched to 2-1. During this game, the Rockets had to switch up their rotation, due to NR-S junior Ava Peterson sitting out from a recent ankle injury that occurred during the Region 4 matchup against the Benson County Wildcats. NR-S...
On April 25, 1907, Mrs. Forbes visited her daughter Ida at Phillips Academy. Walter Immel returned from a business trip to Courtenay. P.C. Peterson came up from Barlow on business and to visit. State’s Attorney R.P. Allison returned from a business trip to Jamestown. William Coville, who had attended Phillips Academy during the winter term, came over from Sykeston to visit his friends. Miss Carrie Waters went to Sheyenne to see some friends. Miss Marie Peterson went to Manfred, N.D., to visit...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the SSI program and what are the eligibility requirements for seniors? I’m trying to help my elderly aunt who is very low-income. Searching Niece Dear Searching, The SSI program that you’re enquiring about, which stands for Supplemental Security Income, is a program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides monthly cash benefits to people that are disabled or over 65 based on financial need. Currently, around 7.5...
October is breast cancer awareness month. Everyone can name someone that has been affected by breast cancer due to the fact that it affects 1 in 8 women. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cancer death in women. Starting yearly mammograms at age 40 has helped cut breast cancer deaths by more than 40%. That being said, only 10% of women receiving mammograms at CHI Carrington are between the ages of 40 and 49. This statistic is alarming. If you are 40 or over, do yourself a favor and come in to get... Full story
Yes: Since alcohol and tobacco are legal, so should marijuana by Nathan Price At the age of 26, I can probably count the number of alcoholic beverages I’ve ever had on one hand, and not once have I smoked a cigarette since turning 18. Because of this, some have called me a “goody two-shoes,” or a “party pooper,” but since both tobacco and alcohol are more poisonous to the human body than marijuana, I simply see it as common sense. That being said, I’ve never smoked marijuana either. It smells awful, I don’t particularly want to...
Two previous columns on the origins of the Electoral College have sparked questions from discerning readers across the state who wonder why the United States continues to utilize this peculiar method of electing the president when the rationales and justifications for its creation have long since vanished. The Framers’ reasons for rejecting direct election of the president – lack of communication, transportation and adequate knowledge of the qualifications and credentials of candidates – are no longer relevant. As many have observed, we...
Lorraine LeBlanc Grand Forks, N.D. Lorraine LeBlanc, 64, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley and her loving husband after a long battle with cancer. Lorraine Denise (Backman) LeBlanc was born in New Rockford, N.D. to Donald and Gerda (Gedrose) Backman on June 9, 1960. She grew up on a farm east of New Rockford in Tiffany Township and graduated from New Rockford High School in 1978. She attended the University of North Dakota after enjoying... Full story
LaMon Bollingberg Cathay, N.D. LaMon J. Bollingberg, 89, of rural Cathay, N.D. passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D. A private family service will be held at a later date. In honor of her wishes, no funeral will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Wells County Historical Society: P.O. Box 261 Fessenden, N.D. 58348. LaMon J. Bollingberg was born April 30, 1935 in Martell, Wisc. to Manley and Myrtle (Zentis) Griffey. After the death of her mother in 1944, she along with her siblings,... Full story
Last Sunday, I was asked to bring the morning sermon for a wonderful church in the country called Mt. Lebanon Methodist. I had a dream recently about delivering a message and when I awoke, I went I into my office and asked God to please not let it dissipate before I could write down as much of it as I could remember. Dreams are like the morning fog that fades when the sun comes out. I was noticeably rattled and was typing feverishly. How many know when God gives you a word it’s not a...
Our neighbors had a spontaneous gathering under the Northern Lights the other night. What wonder this world contains!! Dancing lights, rainbow colors, streaks of awe. We couldn’t look away. Harkens God’s ever-presence. We continue with praying through Psalm 139:7-12: Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? Sometimes it feels vulnerable, God, that you know, see, hear and perceive everything, things we don’t even know about ourselves. Past, present and future. To be known like that can feel like a tearing...
