Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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One of New Rockford's favorite dining destinations, the Bird Dawg Cafe, is undergoing an exciting rebrand, complete with a new name and logo, as well as new and diverse menu options. LaRae (Gehrtz) Sifuentes, a native of New Rockford, is currently in the process of taking ownership of the restaurant, which has now been named the "Loco Ketchup Cafe." Sifuentes described a fun and wholesome story behind the new name, involving Dennis Gehrtz, her father, and Brad Reisonour, the cafe's current...
This is the final segment of our four-part Q&A series, which has featured each of the Eddy County Commission candidates ahead of the upcoming elections. This series was designed to arm Eddy County residents with knowledge they'll need about each candidate before they cast their ballot, because following the midterm elections, two of those four candidates will be voted onto the commission and will soon be making important decisions for the county. In next week's edition, the Transcript will take...
Construction on Highway 281 is wrapping up. As of press time, construction crews were laying the final lift of pavement on the northbound lane just outside of Sheyenne. According to Ethan Kitsch, Project Engineer team lead for the project, once that's done, it won't be long before drivers can return to the highway unobstructed by pilot cars and a 45-mph speed limit. "We should be completed [with paving] this week," said Kitsch on Tuesday. "It'll just be miscellaneous cleaning items throughout...
Friday, Oct. 28 First night of skating Halloween party, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wear your costumes, prizes will be awarded! Saturday, Oct. 29 Craft & Bake Sale at NR Eagles Club, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Serving lunch Halloween Party at NR Eagles Club Spaghetti dinner, music by Howling Horse DJ Costumes Encouraged Buck-it’s Bar Costume Contest; Judging at 11 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31 Trunk or Treat hosted by NR Lions Club Centennial Park, NR 4:30-6 p.m. Halloween Green Screen Eddy-NR Library, 5-7 p.m....
Another season of outdoor work has ended for volunteers and caretakers of the St. John's and Prairie Home Cemeteries north of New Rockford. Among the highlights of this year's work is the new landscaping around the Veterans Memorial. Paid for by the Post 30 American Legion Auxiliary, the landscaping adds life to the memorial in the middle of the grounds, which is blanketed by St. Johns to the east and Prairie Home to the west. Tree planting efforts continue, to replace the many lost in the 2018...
On Monday, Oct. 17, the bowling alley's new youth bowling league officially kicked off. About two dozen children took part on the first day of bowling action for the league, and the kids had a blast knocking down pins while consuming as many sugary treats and goodies as their parents' wallets could afford. The youth bowling league consists of two different groups: Kids in grades 2-8 compete after school on Mondays at 4 p.m., while those in grades 9-12 compete at 1 p.m. on Sundays. Also present l...
Weigh-in was held Friday, Oct 14. Winners were first place Eric Longnecker at 432 lbs, second place Taylor Koepplin with a 270 lb. pumpkin and Noah Ellingson in third with an 88 lb. gourd....
A brisk cold breeze was about Saturday morning, September 24 as the Circle Trail Riders Inc. were busying themselves doing what needed to be done for the first day of the annual fall weekend ride. Dale and Diane Rosenberg were hosts to this ride, dishing out loads of country hospitality to the 50 plus cowboys and girls who were patiently chomping on the bit to get this yearly show on the trail. Ole Sol was shining bright above the down right COLD wind. The riders, all, were anxious to tackle...
Candy Jensen recently enjoyed a phone chat with her son, Derik Holte, from his home in Minneapolis. He and wife Val are doing fine. Janet Laube and YipYip received word that niece Shelly Nelson and Sassy made the trip back to their home in Oklahoma safe and sound. Got rested up and back at work. Eloise Lucht thoroughly enjoyed an interpreted phone call from granddaughter, Johanna Lucht, from her home in California and wished her luck on an upcoming surgery. Johanna is the daughter of Allen and Julie Lucht. She is employed with NASA in...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Klubben sentenced to 18 months in state pen On Thursday, Oct. 6, Keyshawn James Klubben, 20, of Grafton was sentenced to five years in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to serve 18 months, which will be immediately followed by three years supervised probation. Northeast District Judge Barb Whelan accepted a plea agreement that was reached between Walsh County State's A...
Margie Anderson enjoyed catch up phone calls this past week with Carol Clancy, Carol Edinger, and her sister, Marlys Hanson. The gals are all doing fine. Tuesday visitors at the Charlotte Koepplin home were Pastor Richard Biberdorf and Shirley Packard. Communion was given to the ladies and all enjoyed visiting over lunch. Jimmy Indergaard was a visitor and supper guest Wednesday of his uncle Mervin Indergaard and cousin Vicki Magill. Saturday, Charlotte Koepplin joined Janelle Koepplin and other family at Prairie Home Cemetary to see the newly...
CHI’s ND Violence Prevention Program is honoring October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Our dedicated staff will use DVAM as an opportunity to inform domestic violence victims and the community about available help and resources. This DVAM, CHI will stand together to show that violence and abuse have no place in our community. Everyone knows someone that has been impacted by domestic violence. The statistics associated with domestic violence are epidemic. On a typical day in the U.S., three women are killed by a current or f...
Jerry Woodrow of Menomonee Falls, Wisc. arrived in Grand Forks on Friday, Oct. 7, for a few days to visit with his brother, Jim and Marjean Woodrow and family, and sister Jan Loe and her daughter Steph. Jim, Marjean, Jerry, Brian and Pam Hill drove to Devils Lake where they met Jan Loe and Steph for lunch. Later, they were all at the Hill summer place in Minnewaukan. They enjoyed supper, visiting, and later a bonfire there. On Saturday, they were all at the Sheyenne Senior Center where they enjoyed dinner, games and more visiting. Gary...
I've experienced a lifelong identity crisis, of sorts, because of my name (or names), and I've actually kind of enjoyed it – most of the time. The controversy began in 1970, around the time that I made my almost 10-pound newborn debut (sorry, Mom). Apparently, the discussion between my parents centered on whether to name me "Jase" or "Jason," both names originating from a Greek word meaning "healer" or "royal pain in the rear." Other than referring to me as their massive baby who was like delivering a propane tank, my parents finally settled o...
Dear Editor, Measure 1 is portrayed as a “fix” for North Dakota politics. Again, out-of-state money and individuals are trying to influence our state’s election process. I’m tired of out-of-staters telling us what’s good for North Dakota and trying to take away our right to vote – the very thing we pride ourselves on in America! The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North Dakota Farmers Union and North Dakota Farm Bureau oppose this measure. Agriculture stands together to support our right as citizens to cast our vote for whomever we w...
NDFB urges a no vote on Measure 2 this November, citing its long-standing policy against the legalization of marijuana for recreational use in North Dakota. “Our concerns are based on the unintended consequences for farmers, ranchers, employers and rural communities,” said NDFB President Daryl Lies. “Workplace safety and accountability are a huge concern for NDFB. If passed, the measure will compound North Dakota’s workforce shortage, particularly if an employer requires applicants to pass a drug test. We believe the unintended consequences for...
The U.S. Supreme Court’s long, tortured road to recognizing women’s constitutional rights in the late 20th Century was preceded by victories based, not on the principle of their equality, but on the perception of their inferiority. The Court had laid the groundwork in Bradwell v. Illinois (1873), by declaring women weak and therefore unfit for the practice of law. Their place, said the High Tribunal, was in the home. They required protection from the ugly occupations of civil life. In 1908, the Court, in Muller v. Oregon, rendered a his...
Congratulations to the "It's Pasta Time!" winners. Each has won a prize package courtesy of the North Dakota Wheat Commission. This year's winners are: Merita Dablow Aldayel, Carrol Dahl, Lori Laney, LaVonne Myhre, Sandy Straabe, Dianne Goebel, John Thomas, Donna Gedrose, Diane Karlsbraaten, and Janice Reis. Stop into the New Rockford Transcript to claim your prize!...
October is a time where change is apparent in North Dakota. Many mourn the loss of warmth and the summer sun, however, if you're like me there is anticipation with every season change because each season brings its own beauty. This has bought an opportunity for reflection regarding the "seasons" of my own life. Our family lost one child, early in pregnancy in 2019, and I feel I have reached a time where I am in a new season of that loss. I can see glimpses of beauty now among the loss. I see this beauty as I listen to my children; remember...
Have you ever wondered if God is listening to you? One of His many divine attributes is that He is Omnipresent which means He is everywhere at the same time. His presence constantly permeates the atmosphere whether it be on earth, in heaven, or throughout the universe. This is how He knows everything that happens and every word that is said. He knows every tree that falls in the forest and every thought that has ever been imagined, as well as the motives and intentions of every heart. I enjoy...
We received more than 30 entries in the contest this year, so thank you to all the kids who participated. All of Mrs. Demester's Pre-K students entered, which was a treat! Winners of the Fire Prevention Week coloring contest are Edyn Weisenburger, Luca Schumacher, Jackson Risovi, Piper Hegland, Ayrissa Lund, Drake Skogen, Adalyn Schnaidt, Zoe Reisenauer, Troy Meadows and Kaleigh Rosin. The winners will each receive a gift bag featuring a movie pass to Rockford Theatre, that can be picked up at...
Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about looking for an old former company 401(k) plan that I think I contributed money to many years ago, but forgot about until recently? Retired in Rochester Dear Retired, If you think you may have lost track of an old 401(k) retirement account, you aren’t alone. As Americans move from job to job, many leave scraps of their company sponsored 401(k) plans behind, believing they’ll deal with it later, but never do. In fact, according to a recent study, Americans hav...
On June 13, 1905, Mrs. May M. Keime and Mrs. Walter Priest went to the WCTU Convention in Oberon. Alice (Mrs. J.W.) Rager and Mrs. H.G. Hudson were the New Rockford delegates. Miss Fena Carlson, Miss Mabel House, and Miss Mildred Keime were the New Rockford entries in the Gold Medal Oratorical Contest, with Miss Carlson winning the medal. On June 14, Pat O’Connor was in on business from western Eddy County. Horace Courtemanche and S.P. Pisel came in on business. Burton Hulbert went to the G...
North Dakota's Main Street Initiative was outlined six years ago as an effort to help revitalize communities across the state. Community leaders are inspired with a vision of "safe, healthy cities with vibrant, walkable main streets and downtowns to attract and retain a skilled workforce." At the risk of oversimplifying the daunting task of creating safe, healthy cities and towns, consider how areas with trees contribute to this very thing: • Trees filter airborne pollutants and reduce the conditions that cause asthma and other respiratory pro...
And their winning streak just keeps going. The Rockets' made the 2-hour trek to Rolla, N.D. on Thursday, Oct. 13 to take on Super Region 4 competitors, the North Prairie Cougars. Before the start of the game, North Prairie senior Carmen Elick was recognized for her 1,000th assist with a signed volleyball. Congratulations Carmen! The first set went back and forth between the Rockets and the Cougars.NR-S sophomore, Logan Cudworth, was sent to the floor at match point. She served up an ace for the...
