Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Two brand new bathrooms have been completed at the Warsing Dam just east of Sheyenne, N.D. Earlier this year, the Eddy County commission hired local contractor Dave Chenze to tear down both of the old bathrooms, which had become old and unsightly, and to build two new bathrooms at an estimated cost of around $6,000 per structure. The new bathrooms are 8-by-18 feet long and just shy of 10 feet high. Each has one boys bathroom and one girls bathroom, as well as a 12-inch overhang and windows for...
City commissioners on Monday, Nov. 6 heard from a representative of Aqua Pure regarding the city’s water plant, and new details were revealed about why the plant hasn’t been operating as well as commissioners expected. George Reck of Aqua Pure – the City of New Rockford’s new chemical supplier – explained that membranes within the plant's new reverse osmosis (RO) system appear to have deteriorated significantly since the system became operational just over a year ago. Those membranes, as he exp...
Plans to reclaim New Rockford’s municipal airport are progressing. New Rockford City Commission President Stu Richter and Airport Authority member Troy Georgeson reported to the Eddy County Commission Tuesday. The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission has indicated that they are willing to formally consider funding for the project in April, which could bring an estimated $1.4 million in state dollars to the project. The full reclamation would include a ”full-depth reclamation” of the runway and t...
A man has been charged with several felonies after a confrontation began at Buck-It’s Bar in New Rockford and ended in a police chase through town. Brandon Zickefoose, 27, of Burgettstown, Pa. is charged with aggravated assault with a weapon and fleeing a peace officer, both Class C felonies, as well as actual physical control – intoxicating liquor and driving under suspension, both Class B misdemeanors. According to court documents, the incident began on Saturday, Nov. 4, when Zickefoose con...
Want a chance to win some holiday spending cash? The New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce is giving away a grand, and all you have to do to win is shop local! The Jolly Jingle promotion begins today, Nov. 13, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 15. For every purchase of $10 or more made at a participating New Rockford business, the purchaser will receive an entry into the Jolly Jingle drawing. Simply fill out the slip with your name and phone number and deposit it into that business’s entry box. Shoppers will again get double entries during W...
Here in North Dakota, there are few things better than the charming nature of a small town. It's one of the qualities many North Dakotans are most proud of, and for some towns, it's something they're trying desperately to hold on to. As the years go by, rural communities have struggled more and more to retain the local fixtures that provide that elusive charm, and many have lost them entirely. But some towns, like Grace City, N.D. with its population of around 50, are still holding on to their...
Norsemen Motorcycle Club donated $500 to New Rockford Fire Department. The funds will be used to purchase new smoke detectors that will be given away. The fire department is grateful for their support....
AGENDA New Rockford-Sheyenne Board of Education Regular Meeting – Cafeteria Monday, November 13th, 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 October 9th, 2023 regular meeting. 2. Business Manager’s report. a. Balance Sheet. b. General Fund Revenue Report. c. General Fund Expenditure Report. d. Building Fund. e. Sinking and Interest Fund. f. Food Service Fund. ... Full story
CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington is excited to announce we are bringing cataract surgery services back to our facility. Our first official day back with this service will be November 16, 2023. Cataract surgical procedures will be performed by Dr. Matthew Winkels. Dr. Matthew Winkels is a surgeon with Bagan Strinden Vision Center out of Fargo, North Dakota. His practice emphasis is cataract/premium cataract and refractive surgery, but he also offers a range of services related to cornea, retina,...
The New Rockford Eagles Club recently gave a $5,000 donation to the New Rockford-Sheyenne Close Up group that will be going to Washington, D.C....
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Local man facing charges in dog attack Shane Stegeman of Carrington has been charged with several crimes, including child neglect, after his dog allegedly attacked his 3-year-old stepdaughter last summer. The child, referred to as “A.H.” in court documents, reportedly suffered injuries after the household dog suddenly attacked on Friday, August 25, 2023 at their Carrington home. Stege...
A federal grand jury returned an indictment against Raymon Everett Holmberg, a/k/a Sean Evans, for Child Sex Tourism and Receipt of Child Pornography. Holmberg, age 79, from Grand Forks, N.D., a former North Dakota state senator, was indicted on October 26, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota and appeared for an initial appearance and arraignment. The indictment alleges that beginning in June 2011 through November 2016, Holmberg repeatedly traveled from North Dakota to Prague, Czech Republic, for the purpose of...
Last Monday, Charlotte Koepplin enjoyed a phone visit with Carol Clancy from Thompson, N.D. hashing over old family memories. Last Monday, Jimmy Indergaard was a visitor and supper guest at the Andy and Ruth Braaten home. Wednesday, he enjoyed a visit over supper with Mervin Indergaard and Vicki Magill. Tuesday, Todd Koepplin and helper Ethan Shroyer took care of some plumbing problems at the Charlotte Koepplin home. Sunday visitor at the Margie Anderson home was daughter Patti Larson. Charlotte Koepplin had skeletons, princesses, an...
Sheyenne GRIT held a community meeting on Saturday, Nov 4, for locals to tour the project house. People were particularly impressed with how the freshly refinished floors shine! Logan Hegland, of Diamond Hardwood Flooring, LLC out of Bismarck, completed the work. Logan is connected to the area with family in Sheyenne. Now that the house is complete, photos of the interior will be going up on Zillow. The GRIT board welcomed new board chairperson Sharon Whitmer to serve as head of the marketing committee. President Patti Larson expressed...
On Sunday, son Loren Holte of Bismarck called Ken and Marvis Holte just to visit a bit. Holly Zieman stopped briefly one day bringing a treat of homemade apple butter. Calvin Packard and mom, Shirley, were around New Rockford Saturday shopping, and Shirley visited briefly with Marjorie Lies. Sunday visitor at the Candy Jensen home was son Jerrod Holte. Eloise Lucht enjoyed the company of son Alan Lucht of Germany and his son, John and Allissa, along with Roland of Minneapolis, from Friday to Monday. Sunday, sister Heidi came down from Devils...
Frustration is the word of the day in the newsroom. It’s Monday, and subscriber newspapers have not been delivered to New Rockford, Fessenden and other rural post offices on time for the second week in a row. Our loyal readers, and this time the local postmaster herself, pick up the phone to notify us of the delay. “So what gives? Why isn’t the paper coming on time?” readers ask. I wish I had the answer. All the subscriber print copies of this newspaper were taken to the Fargo Post Office...
Dear County Commissioners, My name is Teigan Alderman and I am a third grader at New Rockford-Sheyenne School. I am writing you today because I am concerned about the animals. This is an issue that affects me, my family, and my community because animals need better places to live. I believe that this issue is important because we need to build animal shelters. I hope that you can help me find a solution to this problem in our community, and I hope that you will consider bringing this issue to our county commissioers meeting. Thank you very...
When President Herbert Hoover in 1930 nominated Charles Evans Hughes to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, an unprecedented second tour of duty on the nation’s High Tribunal, he didn’t find it necessary to offer much in the way of justification because, he said, “it was the obvious appointment.” Hughes’s forceful, forbidding Jovian aura commanded attention and respect. Justice Robert H. Jackson, a historic figure in American law and comfortable in the company of great men, once said of Hughes: “He looked like God and talked like God....
Allen Storkson Jamestown, N.D. Allen Orville Storkson, 77, of Jamestown, N.D. was called home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Allen was born April 23, 1946, at New Rockford, N.D. to Arthur and Florence (Nelson) Storkson. He grew up in the Binford, N.D. area, graduating from Binford High School in 1964. He went on to graduate from Molar Barber College in 1965. He married Cheryl Laber on June 1, 1968, in New Rockford. They... Full story
The North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) is celebrating the work of its local community foundations during National Community Foundation Week, Nov. 12-18. Community Foundation Week, created in 1989 by former president George H.W. Bush, recognizes the work of community foundations throughout America and their collaborative approach to addressing community problems. “Our local community foundations understand area needs and are in the best position to address the issues their community faces,” said Kevin Dvorak, President and CEO of NDC...
"In addition to those who have selflessly served our country, the word 'veteran' can be used to describe someone (or something) with long experience in an occupation or skill. Let's talk about 'Veteran Trees' – trees with historic significance or those that have lived a long life of service, gracing our surroundings with natural beauty." The most familiar big, old trees are the sequoias and redwoods of Northern California. Giant sequoias are recognized by their orange-red thick bark that is u...
On the evening of June 6, 1906, a son was born to Rev. and Mrs. F.L. Gehrs of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. That evening, the First Annual Graduation Exercises of the Phillips Academy took place in the Opera House. There was a large audience. The hall was decorated in the class colors: white and red. The program consisted of Prof. L.J. Aldrich making a few remarks; Invocation, Rev. J.R. Beebe; Cornet Duet “My Creole Sue,” Messrs. Erickson and Comer; Oration “The Three Martyrs,” Ethel Treffry; Es...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about creating an incentive trust? I have an adult son and daughter that are both financially inept. Before I die, I want to put some type of requirements in place that they will need to follow in order to receive their portion of my estate. Frustrated Father Dear Frustrated, If you want to influence your heirs even after you’re gone, an incentive trust is definitely an option to consider, but be careful how you construct it because it can cause unintended...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets' magical 2023 season has come to an end. Playing against the undefeated South Border Mustangs in New Rockford on Saturday, Nov. 4, the Rockets ultimately fell just a couple of yards short in the semifinals of the 9-man playoffs. The whirlwind of a game first saw South Border jump out to an early 16-0 lead, capitalizing on long pass attempts on crucial possession downs, as well as two turnovers that ended promising drives for the Rockets. It certainly was...
Outdoor notes: *Beware of the potential for thin ice on wetlands and lakes when hunting, including when bird hunting with dogs. *Please park out of the way of other vehicles and farm equipment on prairie roads and trails and avoid tearing up them up with muddy conditions across much of the state. *Nov. 18: Ducks Unlimited and Pekin Rod & Gun Club wild game feed, Pekin Community Center, 5 p.m. *Nov. 23: Happy Thanksgiving. *Nov. 26: Deer gun season closes. *Nov. 26: Mountain lion Zone 1 season...
