Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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The New Rockford-Sheyenne School District will have a music program for the 2023-24 school year. What would have been an obvious statement this time a year ago is now music to the ears of many students and parents, who feared the worst after both of the district’s music teachers resigned this spring. However, at a special meeting via Zoom on Friday, July 7, the NR-S school board carried a motion to hire Jeff Ingerson to the position of high school music. Ingerson is a licensed music teacher i...
“Enough is enough.” That was the sentiment expressed by city commissioners on Monday, July 10, after receiving a less-than-ideal update on the city’s water plant. More specifically, that was the sentiment expressed by commissioner Jim Belquist. “I for one, like everybody else, am just really losing patience with this and I don’t get a sense of urgency here ..., I just don’t,” said Belquist. “I think I’m about ready to ask our attorney to start getting ready to file a lawsuit against everybody...
After months of searching, Eddy County finally has a new extension agent. In a press release sent on July 3, the North Dakota State University Extension Eddy County Office announced that Michelle Gilley has been hired as the county's agricultural and natural resources agent. Gilley, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science in plant pathology from NDSU, begins her new role on Monday, July 17. "Michelle developed strong relationships and an...
The New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) is putting together yet another exciting opportunity for local youth. On Tuesday, July 25, the NRABC will host their-first ever youth track meet for children 12 years old and younger. NRABC Director Amanda Hegland said kids of all abilities are invited to participate in the track meet’s events, which will include a 25-yard dash, 50-yard dash, 100-yard dash, a hurdle run, standing long jump, soft ball throw, a distance race, and if enough l...
The Eddy County Soil Conservation District is proud to recognize the Price farm as its 2023 Achievement winner. Chans Price, a lineman for Otter Tail Power Company, and his wife Mary Kay, a nurse at CHI, along with the help of their three kids, Brianna, Caden and Preston, have been actively planting trees and shrubs on any of their non-crop areas of the property since taking ownership. Chans' brother-in-law, Mark Lange, farms a soybean/wheat rotation on the tillable acreage and hays the availabl...
On Tuesday, July 11, a number of big cases were on the docket at the Foster County Courthouse in Carrington. Up first was Kristopher Abshere, the 33-year-old individual accused of impregnating a 14-year-old girl in Carrington last summer. Abshere's hearing on Tuesday was only an initial appearance, where defendants are informed of their rights, the charges filed against them and the maximum and minimum penalties of those charges should they be found guilty. Also, Abshere's court-appointed...
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced members of his staff will hold mobile office hours in Maddock and Fessenden on Tuesday, July 18. “Since it’s not always possible for people to travel to my in-state offices, these mobile office opportunities help bring the services we offer closer to the constituents who need them,” said Senator Cramer. “Having members of my staff in Maddock and Fessenden will give North Dakotans more chances to explore solutions to the problems they face with people who are in a position to help.” Individuals from the...
AGENDA New Rockford-Sheyenne Board of Education Regular Meeting – Collaboration Room Monday, July 17, 2023, 7:00 p.m. I. REGULAR ITEMS A. Call to order, roll call, establishment of quorum, and approval of agenda. B. Consent agenda. Attachments. Discussion. Motion. 1. Approve minutes of June 22nd, 2023, regular meeting; June 19th, 2023, special meeting; June 27th, 2023, special meeting and July 7th, 2023, special meeting;. 2. Business Manager’s report. a. Balance Sheet. b. General Fund Revenue Report. c. General Fund Expenditure Report.... Full story
The 22nd annual Indian Child Welfare and Wellness Conference, titled “Honoring the Past, Healing the Present, Shaping the Future,” will be held July 25-27, at Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt, N.D. Hosted by the Native American Training Institute (NATI), in partnership with North Dakota Health and Human Services’ Children and Family Services Section, the conference features experts on the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), as well as training for professionals on topics including family preservation, human trafficking in indigenous commu...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. City of Rolla hires first ever female Chief of Police Last month, Sarah Fenner was hired as the city of Rolla’s new chief of police, becoming the first female to hold the position in the city’s 135-year history. Fenner is a mother to two children and is originally from Bemidji, Minn. She moved to Rolla at the age of 16 on a whim with one of her best friends, and soon fell in love with the ar...
Summer is officially here which means door-to-door sales crews are too. But buyer beware, because what they’re selling isn’t always legit. Be cautious anytime a stranger comes knocking, especially if the visitor is trying to sell you goods or services. Be wary of contractors who say they stopped by because they just happened to be in the neighborhood. They might even offer you a free roof inspection. One thing to remember is that good contractors are usually too busy to roam around in search of work. And any deal that you can only get if you...
The Northern Hardy Fruit Evaluation Project orchard will be the site of a tour and featured presentation during the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center’s annual field day set for July 18. The field day program will begin at 9 a.m. with coffee and a welcome. The fruit project tour will depart at 9:30 a.m. and return to the main area at noon. Lunch will be served at noon. No preregistration is needed. Kathy Wiederholt, Carrington Research Extension Center fruit project manager, will lead the tour of the c...
New Rockford folks extend sympathy to the family of Don Erickson. Eloise Lucht heard from son Alan and Julie. They enjoyed biking over the Fourth of July in the Netherlands. Beautiful country. Made 30 miles in one day. The Luchts are from Germany and report 90 degree weather there. Normal is only 80 degrees. Alan and Julie are planning a trip to North Dakota later this fall. Shirley Packard got a phone call from daughter Cindy Toben with the encouraging news that sister Vida Klocke had good news following a recent appointment in Rochester. Ken...
Saturday, Margie Anderson and Gary and Kathy Anderson were among those who took 50th anniversary greetings to Roger and Linda Lauckner at the library in Carrington. Thursday at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Shirley Packard and Pastor Richard Biberdorf. Pastor gave the gals communion and they enjoyed a visit over lunch. Recent visitors at the Margie Anderson home were niece Jess Earau and her sons Ari and Riaan. All plus David and Karen Anderson were visitors and supper guests at the Peter and Patti Larson home. Jess is the daughter of the...
Jeff and Denise Labrensz's granddaughter, Vivian (Vivee) Marie Pfeiffer, decided that July 1 was a good day to make her presence known. Grandma Denise was super excited since this was her birthdate also. Vivee is as sweet as ever and has dark hair and chubby cheeks just like her momma had when she was born! She is the daughter of Matt and Allison Pfeiffer of New Rockford and joins two big brothers at home. Steve Loe, his daughter Madison and her friend Joe, of Lincoln, Neb., came to Sheyenne for the Fourth of July and a visit with Steve's mom...
I was among a small group of three who decided to explore downtown Crosby, Minn., the nearest town to the lake house my husband’s family inhabited for a few days this past week. The population is 2,300, so it has a few more residents than Carrington. This central Minnesota town had a fair amount of traffic that Saturday afternoon, however, a sight that I would love to see in New Rockford or Carrington. No doubt the lake (one of Minnesota’s 10,000) – and the nearby Cuyuna Country State Recreation...
I dream of the day I will be 100% debt free! I took on debt fairly early in life, when I borrowed money to help cover the cost of my Penn State degree. That turned out to be a terrific investment – I got a good communications job at a high-tech company right out of college and paid it all back without incident – so that modest debt turned out to be a wise decision. Debt in and of itself is not a bad thing and often a good thing. I've been lucky to buy a house and a few other properties bec...
The Declaration of Independence – its words, elements and ramifications – remains profoundly relevant in America. As the founding document of the world’s longest running democracy, and the ultimate expression of the ideas, values and principles that culminated in the American Revolution, it certainly deserves a special place in our national consciousness, debates, policies and laws. The celebration of the Declaration, from coast to coast on July 4, unites the nation in civic idealism in a way that no other national holiday can. Students recit...
Howard Nelson Carrington, N.D. Howard Kenneth Nelson, 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at his home in Carrington, N.D. Howard's visitation was held Monday, July 10, from 6-7 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m., all at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D. His funeral service was held Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, followed by burial at the Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, N.D. Rev. Paul Cross officiated with special music by Teresa Edland,...
Humans have always wanted to be happy. It’s the reason and purpose that people live. Why do we work and make money? Because according to our natural instincts, spending money and buying the things we desire is supposed to make us happy. Why do I use the word supposed? Well, we might imagine and hope that certain things can make us happy, but the sobering truth is they usually do not. How many times have we heard that being prosperous does not make people happy? More than we can count. The old s...
Have you ever had someone drop a verbal bombshell in the middle of a conversation? You know, you’re talking to someone and they’ll off-handedly mention “oh, that was when I almost died.” Or “that was right around when the car exploded.” Or “oh, yeah, I had a tumor once. It was the size of a watermelon.” Those sorts of comments that bring a conversation to a screeching halt as you respond with “wait, what?!?!?” As frequently as people do this by accident, the Bible seems to do it even more often on purpose. I found one this morning in James. ...
On Sunday August 6, 2023, the “JT Rice North Dakota Chapter of Pilots for Christ” will be hosting a FREE Golf Ball Drop and celebration fly-in. This is the 11th annual ball drop for the organization and again this year the members would like to give back in appreciation of all that has been given to them through donations of time, talent, resources and funding. The group formed a prize committee to choose prizes to be given away. The committee is working to get a great prize package list for the event. Free golf ball drop tickets will be dis...
Grasshoppers were devastating in Dakota gardens last year. They devoured many plants from top to bottom. Now the pests are coming back again. What caused this? The weather during the past two years has been perfect for grasshoppers. First, grasshoppers love a long, warm summer. This gives the insects plenty of time to eat, mate and lay lots of eggs. Last summer was long and warm. We had huge swarms of grasshoppers to begin with, and they feasted and laid a tremendous number of eggs. One female...
About 5 p.m. Feb. 9, 1906, W.S. Farquhar suffered a stroke and died at 11:15. He had shown no signs of ill health during the day. For six years he had been the representative of the Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Co. in New Rockford, but his home was Farmington, Minn., where his wife and daughter lived. They were reached by telephone and went to Minneapolis to catch the train, but another call informed them of his death, so they did not board the train. Instead, his brother-in-law took the...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any services that you recommend that can help families resolve elder parent caregiving conflicts? My 86-year-old father was recently diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, and to make matters worse, my sister and brother and I have been perpetually arguing about how to handle his future caregiving and financial needs. Conflicted Siblings Dear Conflicted, It’s not unusual when adult children disagree with each other regarding the care of an elder parent. If...
