Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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The filing deadline for this summer’s primary election has passed, and the ballot is now set. On Tuesday, June 14, 10 positions in New Rockford and Sheyenne will be decided, and primaries will be held to narrow the field of candidates for Eddy County seats as well as state legislative positions in District 15. In Eddy County, nine individuals have thrown their hats in the ring for seven available positions, and the “New Rockford Transcript” will be up for re-election as the county’s officia...
Round 2 set in early Thursday morning, with more snow and 40 mph winds. In the western part of the state, 24-30 inches of snow had fallen as of press time. This is one of those spring snow storms we'll remember for years. Read more about how this one compares to other historic North Dakota blizzards on page A6....
In recent weeks, multiple meetings held by the NR-S school board and building committee have featured transportation as a major topic of discussion. In a special meeting on Monday, March 28, the board unanimously carried a motion for the purchase of a 2020 Yukon XL, which replaces the district’s 2005 Chevy Suburban that has 189,000 miles on it. On Wednesday, April 6, the building committee discussed engineering services for a proposed new bus barn, and on Friday, April 7, the school board h...
The annual Community Easter Egg Hunt offered kids something to do during the April blizzard last week. On Wednesday, when there was a break in the weather, 9-year-old Bryce Yri climbed trees and scoured the snow-covered ground to find the golden egg. The egg was wired to an empty bird's nest in a tree near the power station on 6th Street North by the river. The first three clues – power, egg, and sticks – led Bryce to the right area with a little help from his dad, Mike. "We've gotten rea...
More new trees will be planted along New Rockford’s streets this spring. A $10,000 award from the North Dakota Forest Service’s Community Forestry grant program will put an estimated 50-60 trees in the ground, as well as allow local officials to clean up street trees damaged by the 2018 wind storm. The grant requires a 50/50 match with labor, cash or other in-kind donations. For part of the $10,000 match, the city public works crew has agreed to remove some remaining street trees that were dam...
There was still no travel advised throughout most of the state as of 9 a.m. Thursday morning, April 14 (as indicated by the red shaded areas). This map from the ND Roads app illustrates just how many roads were officially closed to traffic during the storm. Solid red indicates a "closed" road, and red dotted lines denote no travel advised....
On Wednesday, April 6, New Rockford-Sheyenne had 23 musicians in band and/or choir compete in a total of 27 solos/ensembles in the 2022 Region Solo and Ensemble Contest, which was held at Valley City State University. Of those 27 solos/ensembles, six were awarded star ratings to advance to the State Music Contest on May 7, held at Minot State University. The North Dakota High School Activities Association recently adjusted the rating system for Class B Regionals. Judges were limited to awarding...
The American Legion Auxiliary is one of the largest veteran support organizations in the world, in more than 8,000 local communities in the USA. In the spirit of "Service, Not Self," the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve-by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Tribe secures major grant to fund care center for children The Turtle Mountain Tribe received a $3.29 million grant to construct a foster care facility, which will address a severe shortage of housing for children in need. Tribal Councilman Blaine “Slugger” Davis, said the project was at the top of his mind when he took office in 2020. “When I became a councilman, my focus, passion was to...
Candy Jensen and Charlotte Koepplin both enjoyed a phone call with Brenda (Trauman) Thurin one evening form her home in Eureka, S.D. Brenda will be moving to Devils Lake in the near future to be closer to family. Aaron Koepplin, Kerigan and Chevelle enjoyed a visit and breakfast with mom, Janelle Koepplin, Saturday. Saturday, Janet Laube called grandson, David Youle, of Mandan, and wished him a happy birthday. Janet called her sister-in-law, Lois Ockert, Sunday and enjoyed a chat. The Eloise Lucht home was abuzz over the weekend. Starting on...
Hendrick Thomas Buehler joined the world on April 5 at 12:30 p.m. He weighed in at 6 lbs 8 oz and 20 inches long. His parents, Hunter and Grace Buehler couldn’t be more proud. Everyone is home and doing well. Congratulations to the Buehler family. Nadley Buehler traveled Tuesday afternoon to meet Hendrick at the Jamestown hospital. Dave Kenner and Randy Simon visited Todd Buehler last week. Brittin and Brooks Buehler visited Papa Todd and Grandma Nadley last week. Hunter, Grace and Hendrick visited Papa Todd and Grandma Nadley on Saturday a...
Thursday, Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed a visit from Karen Koepplin and Roxy. That evening Brenda (Trauman) Thurin of Eureka, S.D. called just to keep in touch. Margie Anderson, Allyssa Lewis, Kenna and Grady and Karen Koepplin were among those who took birthday greetings to Jean Lessner at the Heritage House Sunday afternoon. All enjoyed cake, coffee and ice cream and homemade music by Jean and Kerstin Allmaras. Recent visitors at the Margie Anderson home were David Anderson and his grandson, Weston. Charlotte Koepplin was host to the monthly...
On Wednesday, April 6, the Eddy-County 4-H Shooting Sports Club had a meeting. The first order of business was the treasurer’s report. After that, we received forms for the new shirt designs for this year. Our lesson topic was on packing for a backpacking trip. We learned that some of the necessities for packing are toilet paper, fire starter, first aid kit, twine or paracord, a good sleeping bag and a tent, with some sort of water purification. We also learned how much to pack: approximately 1...
Last Friday afternoon, Patti Clifton was in Carrington for a medical appointment. Many area residents enjoyed the Sheyenne Fire Department's annual Pancake and Sausage Feed on Palm Sunday at Ostby Hall. Always a crowd pleaser! Jan Loe brought hotdish and salad to the American Legion Auxiliary meeting and supper on Monday in New Rockford. She also helped set up prior to the meeting and meal....
President Dwight D. Eisenhower's recess appointment of Earl Warren to the chief justiceship of Supreme Court on September 30, 1953, constituted a watershed mark in the history of the court. His leadership of what was decidedly the Warren Court, generated more landmark opinions in American constitutional law than any chief since John Marshall. Chief Justice Warren, it has been rightly said, did more than any jurist in our nation's history to ensure that the law, in W. H. Auden's phrase, "found...
I recommend the seasonal flu — but please allow me to explain. About a week ago, I felt suddenly rundown and weak. I just wanted to lie down. I thought nothing of it at the time. My family is facing some difficulties at the moment, difficulties we all must face now and again — and all of us are getting beat down. But it wasn’t just fatigue. Was it the big C, I wondered? Nope. I’d never tested positive for having COVID-19. Did that dreaded virus finally find a way to feast on my blessed good heal...
My wife of 45 years died six months ago this week. I have been processing her loss ever since. But the American Psychiatric Association now says that I have only six more months to heal myself, and that if I blow the deadline, I should be clinically defined as mentally diseased. It’s not in my nature to use this column for personal business. But the APA’s decision to add “prolonged grief” (defined as one year or more) to its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders strikes me as a ludicrous attempt to reboot natural bereave...
Leonard Joseph Dyrness, Jr. Silver Lakes, Calif. Leonard Joseph Dyrness, 80, died peacefully, at his home in Silver Lakes, Calif., Wednesday, March 23, 2022, after a five year battle with canter. Funeral arrangements will be held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church; Victorville, Calif., Monday, April 18 at 9:30 a.m. Leonard (LJ) was born in New Rockford, N.D., June 5, 1941, to Leonard and Myrtle Dyrness. He was the fourth child of nine boys and two girls; Roland, Raymond, Lauretta, Jimmy,...
Wait for it. In 1st Samuel we come across the first king of Israel: Saul. Now, many of us know how the story of Saul turns out, but he began as a courageous leader. His first royal action was to rally all of Israel together (a feat unto itself in those days) and rescue a city in danger of being captured by one of Israel’s enemies. Saul initially inspired confidence that he may just be the kind of leader Israel needed. However, it didn’t take long to begin to see his shortfalls. See, his initial victory and subsequent crowning had riled the mas...
I am sure March 2020 is part of a time reference that few of us will ever forget. It seemed to be the onset of a season of fear, chaos, shifting sands and mercurial narratives. It was that chaotic spring when our family discovered something beautiful to stand on. It was the first time we had a Passover/Pesach Seder (or meal). The Hebrew language and culture has long been a fascination of mine for years, and about 10 years ago we were guests of a Passover Seder on Maundy Thursday at our church....
Thank you to all the members of the community who have reached out to help update the list of Vietnam veterans. We want to publicly acknowledge all of our communities’ Vietnam War veterans and hope that more will be able to join us next year. Some of our veterans that were honored during our recent event, that were unable to join us, were represented by their family members. Barb Hillebrand came forward to accept a pin and certificate on behalf of her husband, Mike. Mike was unable to join us that evening because he recently moved to a l...
As we pick up the pieces following North Dakota's most recent blizzard, just how does this storm compare to others across the northern plains that have made the record books? (Note: this article was written during the midst of this 2022 storm so comparisons are yet to be made). With no modern technology to forecast the weather, people had no advance warning of threatening weather events. The Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888 "came out of nowhere" during the middle of a warm January day. School...
On the evening of Dec. 16, 1904, the Yeomen Lodge elected officers: Foreman, W.O. Baird; Correspondent, J.N. Kunkel; Master of Ceremonies, Viola Woodward; Master of Accounts, Donald Niven; Physician, J.W. Rager; Delegates to the Fargo Conclave, J.W. Rager, Viola Woodward, H.M. Clark. Installation would be on Jan. 13, 1905. On that day, the North Dakota Supreme Court issued an order for Sheriff J.E. Bennett to release James VanKuren, who had been held on a charge of grand larceny. The case had be...
Dear Savvy Senior, I am planning to retire and apply for my Social Security benefits in July. When can I expect my first check, and is direct deposit my only option for receiving my monthly payment? Almost 62 Dear Almost, Generally, Social Security retirement benefits, as well as disability and survivor benefits, are paid in the month after the month they are due. So, if you want to start receiving your Social Security benefits in July, your July benefits will be distributed in August. The day...
On Monday, April 11, both the SNR Black Sox and Carrington Cardinals entered the baseball diamond with recent wins under their belt, but only the Cardinals would leave with another. For the first time this season, SNR's Koby Duda took the mound to start Monday's game, and struggled in his two innings of work. His outing began with a walk followed by two consecutive wild pitches, sending the Cardinals' Grady Shipman to third base with no outs. Another walk followed, and Cardinals' senior Lucas...
